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January 1, 1916
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January 1, 191
MUTUAL PROGRAM —
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PRESktNTS
IN 3 ACTSo-
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ALL-THANH0U5TARCAST,|r^^"
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PTIMISTIC
RIENTAL
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Released in 1 Reel
Monday, January 3
H
ILDA'S
USKY
ELPER
Released [in 1 Reel
Thursday, January 6
Featuring RILEY CHAMBERLIN.
With Louise Emerald Bates, Claude Cooper
and Frances Keyes.
. ary 1, 1916
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' THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 191
lib Be Discontinued
I'l
The Name
"Red Feather" Photo piaysi
With This Trademark
RlDFfATHER
PHOTO PLAYS
Will Be Substituted
This will give the Exhibitors of the Universal Program an
opportunity to advertise the best features on the market
(RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAYS) and in a way that
will prevent the public from confusing them with the
regular Universal Program Features. The standard of
the "Red Feather Photoplays" will be high. They will be
far superior to the average widely advertised 4 or 5-reel
feature. "Red Feather Photoplays" will be released at a
price that will give the Exhibitor the greatest chance he
has ever had to improve his show^, popularize his house and
add greatly to his profits. Write or wire your Exchange
for full particulars and releases immediately.
Universal Film Manufacturing Co
CARLE LAEMMLE, President
"The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe"
1600 Broadway
New York
January 1, 1916
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WHO'S
BACK
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.
Cart Laemmie, President
"The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern In the Universe"
1600 Broadway, New York
6 Tip MOVING PICTURE WORLD January 1, 1916
Cheese Cake
No. 114, Straight from the shoulder talk by the President of the Universal Film Mfg. Co.
Reprinted from Moving Picture Weekly of Jan. 1. If you are not getting the M, P. Weekly regularly write the Editor, Universal Film Mfg. Co., 1600
Broadway, New York.
There was once a man who loved cheese cake. He ordered it
whenever he went intf) a restaurant and he kept asking his wife to have it at home.
Like a perfectly good wife she made it a point to have cheese cake in the house all the time. She
finally got in the habit of serving it for every meal. The waiters in the restaurants used to speak
of liim as "Old Man Cheese Cake" and they always put cheese cake at his place whether he ordered it or not.
He was almost cheese caked to death. He g^ot such an overdose
of it that he couldn't stand the sight or sound or smell of cheese cake. One whiff of
cheese cake used to give him nauseritis of the parallelopipedon. When he died, they brought a
piece of cheese cake into the room and he got up and left his death bed in a high dudgeon, what-
ever that is.
Try the same stunt with your own favorite dish some time
and it will work the same way, whether your favorite is ice cream, pickled whale oil,
stuffed waffles, pate de go6se livers, corn meal slush or plain potatoes boiled with their etons on.
You can get an overdose of ANYTHING, no matter how good it may have seemed to you in the
beginning.
That's the situation with regard to features just about now.
The exhibitors thought the public's favorite dish was features.
So, instead of giving them one, two or three features a week, they gave them one
every day and in some cases two a day. The dear old public liked it at first, but the revolt came
just as I predicted it would.
The public stomach finally reached such a condition that it
turned a Japanese flip at the very thought of seeing features ALL the time. And
when the public flips up in the air, be careful that it doesn't land on top of you when it comes down
again.
The natural antidote of too much feature is the UNIVERSAL
PROGRAM, and the very fact that the exhibitors are flocking to the program fast
and excitedly, simply proves all that I have said and predicted.
I believe that the big houses will always use SOME features.
How many a week I can't say, but possibly one, two or three. The UNIVERSAL
will probably make that many itself. The Httle house, however, has simply got to have a pro-
gram and it must have the best program it can lay its hands on. This naturally means the
UNIVERSAL AND NOTHING ELSE.
I'm already beginning to receive letters from exhibitors com-
plaining that they can't get service from the Universal Exchanges, in certain towns
because the opposition has "monopolized the Universal program." They've let their competitors
beat them to it, so they call it a "monopoly." It's too bad. I'm sorry for exhibitors caught short
of the market in this way, but heaven knows I warned them of what was coming. The rush for the Universal
program is on in full I)last. Are you going' to grab it while the grabbing is good, or are you going to feed cheese
cake to a public that is already cheese caked to death?
UNIVERSAL FILM^'MANUFACTURING CO.
CARL LAEMMLE, President
"The Larpest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe"
BROAD\A/AY IME\^/ YORK
January 1, 1916
Till-: MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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pres<ints t
and ^j
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(SAPTAlll JINl|s
of Mlorse Marines"
in 5 a(
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A lantastit com6«ly
by Clydej Fjtch
J^ Adajji ed frorh ^he gifeat
slag^" success and 4fl*i
' by .F.ed El Wright
K ESSANAY'll GREAT FEATURE SUCCESSES
Piter 0F THE CITY
M^igGUERl"
THl^AiSTER (;ASE*
With PR¥^NT 1
STONUjO^SE,
With E
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With fEENRV B \V4LtHAt.L sjnd WAADA
HOWARO
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January 1, 1916
ESSANAY
PHOTOPLAYS
ARE ALL
DISTINCTIVE
LOOK AT THEM
AND
YOU WILL BOOK THEM
Book
the latest
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"Charlie Chaplin's 4
Burlesque on Carmen"
IN 2 ACTS
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THE PLOTS
ARE
FASCINATING
LOGICAL
THEY
POSSESS
AN
INDIVIDUAL
CHARM
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G. M. ANDERSON'S
next great drama is
"Her Lesson''
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TRY THEM
AND
YOU WILL BE
CONVINCED
REALISTIC
IN ACTION
ARTISTIC
IN
SETTINGS
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•MILE-A-MINUTE MONTY'
Cartoon Laughs Jan. 5.
By LEON A SEARLE
the world famous cartoooitt
"THE HOUSE OF REVELATION"
3-act drama
Jan. 8
Preientiiu EUZABETH BURBRIDGE
and JOHN LORENZ
1333 Argyle SL, Chicago
January 1, 1916
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January 1, 1916
PARAMOUNT
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IN
A
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CHARACTER-
IZATION,
99
OUNDUNG
In Five Parts. Released Jan. 3rd.
PRODUCED BY THE
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AdOLPH ZUKOR, President
Daniel From man, Mana^.n^ Director
Edwin -S* Porter. Treasurer and General Manager
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January 1, 1916
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THE SYMBOL
OF
SCREEN SUPREMACY
THE SIGN OF THE HIGHEST AND
MOST CONSISTENT PHOTOPIAY
STANDARD IN THE \^ORLD.
Executive Offices
507 FIFTH AVENUE
New York
Canadian Distributors —
Famous Players
Film Service, Ltd., Calgary-
Montreal — Toronto
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PARAMOUNT
January 1, 1916
cJc&sc L.LasKg
p resents
VALC^RA SUKATT
in the
spectacular photodrama
"The inniGRANT"
In this cxtTdordinciTg production r[\s3
Suiatt \A\\ make bei debut a^ a L,asKg
star on t.he Paidntount Pioorcxm .
Released throuah PARArtOUNT PlCTURI^i!) CORPORATION
dcftno-dian Di>3 tr ibu -Cor s,
rd,mou5 Plagers Filni tService, (ltd)
Toronto, TTontreal, Calgary.
(JESSE L L/^SRY
120 Vest 41'" Street.
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PROGRAM
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Lasky Productions and
the Public
The name of LASKY in the world of motion pic-
tures possesses the same suggestion of quality
leadership that surrounds the noted names in
literature and the arts.
The exhibition of LASKY productions in a
theatre indicates that the exhibitor has a firm
grasp on and a thorough understanding of the
wishes and desires of his patrons.
The public knows that LASKY leads the world
in perfect photoplay productions.
Thirty-six conclusive "arguments" to prove the
statement are released every year
on the
Paramount Program
and in Canada through
FAMOUS PLAYER'S FILM SERVICE, LTD.
FEATURE PLAY Cq inc.
New York City
Treasurer CCCW h' DeHille Director General
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■s
yparamoiutt
from the beginning to the pres-
ent, has been characterized by
conservative business methods.
Its progress has been consistent
and iminterrupted.
PARAMOUNT has larger plans
mapped out — plans that mean
benefit to the exhibitors and pub-
lic as well as PARAMOUNT —
that is PARAMOUNT'S policy.
These plans will develop and be-
come established as have other
PARAMOUNT plans.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
MUTUAL MASTERPICrURES
DE LUXE EDITION
MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION
Announces
/ offne mree-a-week
MUTUAL MA5TERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
WILLIAfi RUS5EU
CHARLOTTE BURTON
— //v --»
Re.uea3Ed the, week
or J"AN.I7^^-
proaucec! bii /imencan
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January 1, 1916
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MUTUAL MASTERPICT
1S^>^ DE LUXE B
JRE§
MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION
/Announces
TorT^efeasG li^eeJ< of Tan. 17 tt
in five ^ee/j
WIUIAfl CUffORD
AJSfP '
rtARGARET GIBSON
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE
DE LUXE EOITION
Book fhrou^h ujour necire^'t
Mt^tocil Exchange
producea bu Morj-leu
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January 1, 1916
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MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE5
DE LUXE EDIXION ^^K^
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.Announces
Pi MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE
OE I.V/XE EDITION
THREEA-WEEK
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A Powerful
Sociological
Drai^a im
Five Peels
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Mu-tuai Producfion
January 1, 1916
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MUTUAL PROGRAM
MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION
Jinnounces
feaduro f*ro<fuch'o/?
//? Three f^eh
Por/raif/n^ ^/iq
i/lHracfiiye S/an'
ULETT
One of the tmre.e THREE REEL
FEATURES RELEASED Ors THE
Mutual Program the week
OF JA/N.IlIf
}\ ihanhouser Producl
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
MUTUAL SPECIAL FEATURE
MUTUAL PILM CORPORaTlOn flM!Mm
a SENsarionaL scoop i
TKE S/IME W»R PICTURES TH/IT M/IVE
PLAYED TO PACKED HOUSES DURING THE
L/1ST FEW WEEKS IN NEWYORK, CHICAGO
BOSTON. SAN FRANCISCO AND LOSANGELE).
RELEASED J^N. IV TO EXHIBITORS
EVERYWHERE. PRESENTED BY OFFICIAL
AUTHORITY OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT
FIVE REELS!
RELEASED J/IN.r
WIRE YOUR
NEAREST MUTUAL
EXCHANGE NOW
FOR PRICES AND
DATES • ■ •
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MUTUAL PROGRAM
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Slapsticks With A Reason
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Laugh? Why, man, they'll
roar when you show your
patrons this side-splitting
comedy. It's the latest
"Vogue" featuring that
new, eccentric comedian —
Sammy???
Released the Week of Jan. 3rd
Another "Vogue" Comedy
Sammy's Scandalous Scheme
Released the Week of Dec. 27th
"Vogue" comedies are distributed throughout
the United States and Canada exclusively by
Mutual Film Corporation.
Vogue Films, Inc.
Executives: [Joseph H. Finn, Samuel S. Hutchinson.
Publicity Offices— 222 S. Slate St.
Chicago, Illinois.
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TIIK MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MUTUAL PROGRAM
January 1, 1916
UeGunHe
A "Flying A" drama of the wheat fields. Forceful
and picturesque. Two parts, featuring
HAROLD LOCKWOOD
May Allison William Stowell
Directed by Thomas Ricketts
RELEASE DATE, JANUARY 16th
Viviana
A two-part "Flying A" drama especially written
with
VIVIAN RICH
Supported by GEORGE PERIOLAT and a special cast.
Directed by Reaves Eason
Release Date, Janvkary lOth
The Secret Wire
Two-part "Flying A" drama, with
HAROLD LOCKWOOD
May Allison William Stowell
Directed by Thonnas Ricketts
Release Date, January 14-th
Spider Barlow Meets Competition
Single reel "Flying A" comedy drama.
Winifred Greenwood Edward Coxen
George Field
Directed by Charles Bartlett
Release Date, January 14th
The First Quarrel
A "Beauty" comedy, with
^* Carol Halloway and John Sheehan
Directed by James Douglass
Released January 1 1th
Getting in Wrong
A "Beauty" comedy, with
Neva Gerber
Lucille Ward
William Carroll
Directed by Jack Dillon
Released January 15th
All "Flying A*' and '^Beauty' ' fitms
are distributed throughout the
United Stales and Canada exclu-
sively by Mutual Film Corporation
American Film
Company, Inc.
Samuel S. Hutchinson. President
Chicago, 111. ^^^^i/TV
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January 1, 1916
TMF. MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MUTUAL PROGRAM
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She couldn't swim. She need-
ed the five dollars, though, that are
paid to moving picture "extra" girls, and so she
jumped. She screamed as she leaped from the burning
vessel. Then the deep, dark ocean waters closed over her
flaxen curls. It's a "Mustang" three-reel subject from
Charles E. Van Loan's famous "Buck Parvin and the
Movies" series that millions read in The Saturday Evening Post.
Book published by George H. Doran Company — a comedy that
nearly ends in traged> , with
"Art" Acord
Larry Peyton Dixie Stratton
Queenie Rosson Ashton Dearholt
Directed by William Bertram
Released Jan. 1 5th!
Two-Reel "Mustang" Drama
The Hills of Glory
Helene Rosson E. Forrest Taylor
Directed by William Bertram
Released Jan. nth
All "Mustang" dramas are
distributed throughout the
United States and Canada
exclusively by Mutual Film
Corporation.
American Film
Company, Inc.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
MUTUAL SPE
ND now "The Girl
and the Game" has
proved itself the greatest success of
the age. Thousands of theatres now have
shown the first chapters of this railroad
film novel. Tremendous crowds, crowds,
crowds, have surged into theatres every-
where to view Helen Holmes in this new
production of breath-taking thrills.
Everybody Everywhere
Talks About This
Railroad Novel
Helen Holmes' absolute fearlessness
— her daring exploits — her expressive
beauty— her beautiful gowns — are the talkof a mil-
lion people, who are seeing the great picture and
reading the wonderful story in the newspapers.
January 1, 1916
CIAL FEATURE
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
25
The story ot "The Girl and
The Game" by Frank Hamilton
Spearman, is appearing week by week, as
the film is released, in more than 1,000 leading
newspapers, including
New York World
Pittsburgh Press
Mlania Constitution
Omaha Bee
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis Star
Chicago Evening Post
Detroit Journal
Baltimore nnterican
Boston Globe
Cincinnati Tintes-Star
And One
San Francisco Chronicle
St. Louis Globe'Oemocrai
Cleveland Leader
Philadelphia North American
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Milwaukee Sentinel
New Orleans Times-Picayunne
Los Angeles Tribune
Dallas Journal
Seattle Post-lntelliQencer
Thousand Others
No other film production ever
has received one-half the newspaper co-
operation that has been accorded "The Girl and the Game."
The leading papers all over the .United States are publish-
ing this thrilling story.
15 Weeks of Stupendous Thrills I
15 Weeks of Big Profits!
"The Girl and the Game" consists of fifteen two-act chap-
ters. One chapter to be released each week. Each separate chapter is a succession of
grejat big THRILLS! Thrills that are logical! Thrills with a punch! One-half a million dollars has
been expended to make these thrills the greatest ever — to make them pull the crowds to your theatre.
Book "The Girl and the Game" RIGHT NOW — before it is too late.
For complete booking information apply to **The Girl and the Game*' department of any Mutual Exchange
in America, or to "The Girl and the Game" department of Mutual home office. New York City,
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President
Publicity Office: 222 South State Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
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niE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
R, Mutual Special Feature L
SPECIAL OFFER
HoEjchihiiorsWho'HaOQMBook
A Picturixed Romantic Novel
By Roy L. McCardell
Now comes an offer so liberal that
it is almost beyond belief — an offer only to
those exhibitors who have not booked "The
Diamond From The Sky." No special
offer ever made to exhibitors equals or
even approaches this one.
You must take advantage of
this! And quick action is the thing!
Tear out this coupon, fill it out and
shoot it in to the Mutual home oflBce. Full
particulars will be sent to you at once.
This oflFer lasts only a limited time. You
must act now! Don't delay. It's a money-
in-your-pocket proposition. Act!
Here's the Coupon! Send It In!
Mutual Film Corporation
71 West 23rd St., New York City
Gentlemen: — Please send at once full details of you i special offer to
exhibitors who have not booked "The Diamond From The Sky."
Name >
City
State
Name of Theatre
Seating Capacity
Service New Used
It is understood that this request incurs no obligation whatever on my part.
Now!
You exhibitors know
the tremendous suc-
cess of "The Diamond
From The Sky." This
special offer will amaze
you. Send in the
coupon NOW!
North American
Film Corporation
JOHN R. FREULER, President
71 W. 23rd St., New York City
Distributed throughout thm United
States and Canada exduaivety
by Mutual Film Corporation^
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January 1, 1916
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MUTUAL WEEKLY
^e PALACE
c/ymericas Greatest
Vaudeville oJheater
SHOWS THE
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Because it is the BEST
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iDith all otfiers <^^^
oui^aru
Qive your Patrons
tfie same HeeiJiews
of tke world FIRST
ust as shown at tn e
k
Palace ufieater
fJ^w9^orL
Compare all motographic weekly programs and
see how the Mutual Weekly leads. Haytian Revo-
lutionary scenes were shown by the Mutual
October 28th, the same historic incidents now
offered two months later by another news reel.
The Palace Theatre is the Pride
of the United Booking Office.
Ever> number on the bill
must be the Best. That's why
it shows the Mutual Weekly.
For particulars visit or write any Mutual Branch.
Manufactured for the MUTUAL PROGRAM BY GAUMONT.
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MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
Early forthcoming five reel productions to be released
by David Horsley as Mutual Masterpictures, de luxe
edition, are "The Bait" and "Vengeance Is Mine f
The former features William Clifford and Betty Hart,
supported by a cast of well known players, together with
the Bostock animals, and is scheduled for release Janu-
ary 22.
"Vengeance Is Mine !" presents Crane Wilbur in a
role that gives his abilities wide scope. An especially
selected cast has been engaged for his support. "Ven-
geance Is Mine!" will be released January 31 instead of
January 26, as previously announced.
In the making of these features there is brought into
play the unparalleled equipment of the complete David
Horsley studios ; absorbing stories written by trained and
high salaried scenario writers; the wide knowledge of
technical experts ; the stage craft efficiency of competent
directors; the ability of many popular players and the
thrilling performances of the matchless Bostock ani-
mals. The effect of such a combination is the production
of Masterpictures, de luxe edition, not only in name but
in fact.
In addition to the release of such features Mr. Horsley
will release every Friday, as heretofore, one of the
humorous single reel Cub Comedies featuring the fun-
niest man in America, George Ovey.
Bookings on allthese David Horsley productions to be
had at Mutual Exchanges.
DAVID HORSLEY PRODUCTIONS
inary 1, 1916
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Far Sharper than a
Serpent's Sting — , ^
She sacrificed herself — this woman. She gave up all! V^
Made of herself a martyr for the love of a man!
And then, he, too, spurned her. But far sharper than a
serpent's sting is the ingratitude of man, — the failure to
look behind the material things and see dazzling white,
the glorious purity of a saintly wife and mother.
Never has Ivan Abramson so clearly portrayed human
emotions. Never has this Balzac of motion picturedom
so mercilessly bared the soul of man and ^voman.
"Forbidden Fruit" is Without a doubt the foremost
picture of the year. Put aside its tremendous pictorial
effects ; put aside its splendid cast and you come down to
the story which grips you even in its bare scenario form.
TheXleW
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Once again Paula Shay
makes her bow to the
field and here she meets
the opportunity which
any actress would
crave. Paula Shay is of
the stuff that malies
for headliners. She is
of the first rank of
film artists.
"She plucked — she ate, he too
should share the shame"
Ivan Exchanges for Exhibitors*
Reference
New England— E. W. Lynch Enterprises. Worces-
ter, Mass.
New York and Northern New Jersey— Merit Bllm
Corp., 110 W. 40th St., N- Y.
West Pennsylvania. West Virginia— Liberty Film
Renting Co., Pittsburgh. Pa.
Ohio — Standard Film Service Co., Cleveland and
Cincinnati.
Michigan — Standard Film Senice Co., Detroit.
Illinois, Indiana. Southern Wisconsin, Kentacky
— General Feature Film Co., Chicago, 111.
Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Northern
Wisconsin — Zenith Feature Film Co., Duluth,
Minn.
Pacific Coast — All Star Feattires Distributors, San
Francisco and Los Angeles.
Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana — Hubb Clt; Film
Exchange, Waco, Tex.
Co-starring with Miss
Shay is the celebrated
Everett Butterfield,
whose screen and le-
gitimate stage success-
es place him high in
rank. Supporting these
stars are Minna Phil-
lips, the "darling*^ of
the stock companies,
and James Cooley, ver-
satile portrayer of so-
cial roles.
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January 1, 1916
Thif Woman hstp
One ready to do good;
Impossible ?
Pathe's big serial produced by
Balboa, from scenarios
by Will M. Ritchey^
Complete in 14 episodes of 2 parts each
L
7^e Pathb
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45 tb ST
January 1. 1916
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31
two riaht handrl
the other to do evil.
Not at all— see
n
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Featuring^ RUTH ROLAND
and PRANK MAYO
Stories by Albert Payson Terhune
Widespread publicity
Exchange inc
OFFICES
NEW YORK
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January 1, 1916
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Pathe and Henry W.
O' Av U uJu ,
A rip-roaring comedy drama with
GEORGE F. MARION ^
VIVIAN BLACKBURN ■
and GERALDINE O'BRIEN
George F Marion
A perpetual
mileage of
laughs withoul
any stopovers
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45th ST.
OI=
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
33
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Savage present
ME!
This 5 part Gold Rooster offering
is from the phenomenally successful
play by Rupert Hughes, which played
to record crowds
It features
nearly the entire
original cast
RELEASED DEC 31st
im.
•1
Exchange
Vivian Blackburn
inc,
OFFICES
NEW YORK
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January 1, 1916
"SOMEWHERE
IN FRANCE''
Five Reels
Obtained by Donald C. Thompson, War Photographer
GOING WITH A BANG!
For Bookings Get in Touch Quickly With
PROGRESSIVE MOTION PICTURE COMPANY, 645 Pacific
Building, San Francisco
PROGRESSIVE MOTION PICTURE COMPANY, Central Build-
ing, Seattle
FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM SERVICE, Inc., 12th and Penn
Streets, Pittsburgh
FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM SERVICE, Inc., Consumers Bldg.,
Chicago
FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM SERVICE, Inc., 532 Walnut Street,
Cincinnati
FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND,
31 Beach Street, Boston
FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND,
19 Congress Avenue, New Haven
WM. L. SHERRY FEATURE FILM COMPANY, Inc., 130 West .
46th Street, New York City
Exchanges and Exhibitors in | other Territories
Communicate Direct With
Arthur S. Kane
NEW YORK CITY
901 Candler Building
220 West 42d Street
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Again Speaking fo Consistency:
From an Exhibitor, Bruce Godshaw, in the Exhibitor's
Herald, issue of November 27, 1915—
"But how to induce the patrons to continue to come from a distance, with
the climatical conditions and car fares as their points of consideration, is my
continual problem. My wares must be consecutively attractive ; there must be
no chasms of apparent mediocrity between one night and the other unless there
is a difference in the admission price. But if a uniform scale of prices prevails,
a uniform program is necessary.
"To illustrate: If a Mary Pickford or a Francis X. Bushman production
can be seen for a dime, is it reasonable to figure that as many people will come
out to see a Bruce McRae, a Gail Kane or a Frederick Perry, etc.? Not ordinarily !
But it is possible, I believe, if a "feature program" maintains a standard — throws
out the inferior oflfering and creates a "confidence" in the output. For instance,
I will cite the Metro program. While possessing many prominent stars, they have
others of lesser importance, but the business holds up to within a few dollars of
each other for me, whether it is a William Faversham, an Olga Petrova, an
Emily Wehlen or a Mary Miles Minter. I am not on the "outs" with any film
exchanges. My relations are equally friendly with all and I do not try to favor
any in these articles, but I find much pleasure in being truthful when occasion
demands, and in the instance of Metro I admit increasing business from week
to week — because they have not had a poor release. They are clean, clever, novel
and — best of all — the public is sharing my opinion. Metro night with me is
secured. I am not compelled to spend time nor money in forcing an attendance
for Metro night."
The experience of Exhibitor Godshaw is the experience of other
Metro Exhibitors. QUALITY. PLUS CONSISTENCY WINS
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Feb. 7
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lYlan and niS OOUi Francis X. Bushman &
Beverly Bayne
Her Debt of Honor coiu..aj>i^s^o^atio.
Feb. 14 Dimples
Feb. 21 Red Mouse
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Mary Miles Minter
Quality Pictures Corporation
Francis X. Bushman &
Beverly Bayne
Popular Plays and Players
Feb. 28 The Lure of Heart's Desire Edmu'd Bre^*:
Metro Pictures Corporation
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January 1, 1916
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35
First Official Frencli Government
Motion Pictures
FIGHTING
IN FRANCE
READ THIS OFFICIAL LETTER
(Translation)
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Office of the Minister.
Dear Mr. Powell: I herewith send you
the cinematograph films you have selected.
As I have already told you, these films have
been taken from the "operateurs mobilises"
at the front of the French army, with the
authorization of the Great General Staff.
It is, as you know, quite superfluous to af-
firm their authenticity, or to add that they
have not been retouched. This is indis-
putable.
Accept, dear Mr. Powell, the expression
of my heartiest best ^vishes.
FOURNOL (Bureau Chief).
These pictures were loaned by the government of France to
through E. Alexander Powell, its war correspondent, for presentation in the
United States and Canada.
These were the only motion pictures exhibited to the Allied Diplomats at the
French Embassy at Washington, Thursday, November 18
FIGHTING IN FRANCE
has been playing to thousands every day at the Fulton and Forty-fourth Street
theatres, New York, and in the Keith theatres in New York and Brooklyn.
LEADING NEWSPAPERS
including Chicago Daily News, Boston Herald, Philadelphia Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Montreal
Star, Quebec Chronicle, Ottawa Journal, Winnipeg Telegram, Minneapolis Tribune and New Orleans
Times -Picayune have blazed the way in publicity as the ofiFicial French pictures have been shown in
these cities under their auspices.
STATES RIGHTS JUST RELEASED
Wire at Once for Privileges to
THE NEW YORK WORLD
or MORRIS GEST
Princess Theatre New York City
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January 1, 1916
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The American Beauty Girl
_ GARITA
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IM A POWERFUL DRAMATIC TALE
AS UNUSUAL AS IT (S EMTERTAIMING
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YOUR MOTHER ABAUDO^-
ED YOUR FATAER- ATTRAC-
TED BY AnOTHER MAM AND
YOUR PATHER'5 LIFE WAS
RUINED, MIS FORTUNE LOST.
YOUR MOPES DLA5TED,AND
CAREER DULLED -WOULD
YOU GO THROUGM LIFE CAUS-
ING DEATM UNHAPPINE5S AND
DESPAIR TO THOSE RESPOnSIBLE
FORYOUR FATHER'S PAINS? OR
WOULD YOU. TOO. BECOME A VIC-
TIM OF THEPRAOOfI THAT
BROUGHT MISERY TO YOUR HOME
RELEASED JAM. 3 ?
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QUITADLE MOTIOAJ PICTURE/ CORPORAJIO
LEWI5 J. 5ELZNICK. VICE PRE 5. AMD ADVI50RY DiDECTOR.
WORLD
QEUEASIMQ THROUGH
FIL/vv CORPORATION
January 1, 1916
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37
Wm. A. Brady, Picture Plays, Inc.
Presents
ALICE
BRADY
in
THE RAQK
By Thompson Buchanan
In which is shown that "The Rack" did not die
out with the middle ages. Blanche Gordon (Alice
Brady), drinking deep of the dregs of life's dark
draught, discovers that.
There are modern tormentors whose cruel irons
sear the whitest lives.
But the hellish tortures of New York society's rack
upon which Blanche Gordon's bleeding soul is bruised
and torn, make for good in the end.
Released Through
WOKLD FILM COKPOPvATION
Lewis J. Selznick, Vice Pres. and Gen'l Mgr.
130 W. 46th STREET NEW YORK CITY
BRANCHES EVERYWHERE
Canadian Distributors : World Features, Limited
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January 1, 1916
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Triangle Plays for the First Week
of the New Year
The TRIANGLE releases for the first week of the New
Year offer two particularly strong, gripping, and intense
five-reel dramas, and a pair of Keystones that are in many
ways the best that have yet been filmed.
"CROSS CURRENTS," in which Helen Ware makes her
Triangle debut, is a gripping tale of a woman's sacrifice for
the man she loves. Realizing he is growing weary of her
she releases him so that he may marry another woman, but
the shipwreck of a yachting party casts the two on a desert
isle together and the old love rekindles. Happily they live
together until the wife arrives with a rescue party, and know-
ing that the man's loyalty belongs to the wife the woman
walks straight to a watery grave.
In "BETWEEN MEN," W. S. Hart takes the part of a
man who never forgets a favor. When an enemy
threatens the man who befriended him with financial ruin,
he responds to the call with alacrity. It's a fight to the finish
both with brains and fists to save the fortune of the friend
and win the hand of the daughter. The terrific hand-to-
hand encounter, the terrible Wall Street scene and the final
victory combine to produce a play in which not a moment
drags.
In many ways "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts" is one
of the most wonderful Keystones ever filmed. Aeroplanes
looping the loop, the thrilling chase of a biplane, the mirac-
ulous rescue from the top of a tower, and a 200-foot smoke-
stack blown up are only a few of the thrills, and again we
have Weber and Fields, those famous comedians, this time
in "The Worst of Friends," a Keystone that is better than
"The Best of Enemies," if that is possible.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
39
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Triangle Plays Help the Box Office
1
The remarkable number of signed contracts received for
the presentation rights of TRIANGLE PLAYS is due to the
old axiom, "the purchase of any commodity by the middle-
man is made for just one reason — to make money for him-
self. It matters not whether the product be cheap or expen-
sive, near at home or out of town, if the opportunity for
profit is offered the purchase will be swift!"
The rapidity with which the signed contracts have been
coming in proves this beyond a doubt. The average exhib-
itor today, the exhibitor who can appreciate TRIANGLE
PLAYS, is a shrewd, hard-headed business man who knows
the best pictures when he sees them, the type of plays that
appeal to his particular patrons, and the kind of plays that
will turn the spasmodic picturegoer into a regular.
Such an exhibitor knows TRIANGLE PLAYS. He in-
vestigated them at the start and has watched their progress
since the beginning. He knows the men who are back of
this corporation, the men who have made a life study of the
motion picture business and have helped to transform it from
a small beginning to the fifth largest industry in this country.
Such an exhibitor has watched with particular care the
quality of TRIANGLE PLAYS and by this time is con-
vinced that the quality of the first few pictures has been
consistently maintained and that if possible the latest pic-
tures have been even better than the first.
The hard-headed exhibitor knows that it is to his advan-
tage to present TRIANGLE PLAYS to his patrons, for he
knows that they will appreciate their superior quality, that
they will enthuse over the marvels of TRIANGLE PRO-
DUCTION, and that increased Box Office returns will be
the result. He cannot fail to appreciate the immense advan-
tage of showing motion picture plays that have been a suc-
cess at the Knickerbocker Theatre in New York.
HAVE YOU SIGNED YOUR CONTRACT?
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Vim Comedies
Released
Every Friday
Til r 11 the
General Film
Company
COMEDY
FILMS
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VIM COMEDIES HAVE
NO COMPETITORS
RELEASED
FRIDAY
JANUARY 14th
CHICKENS
EVERY WEEK
A THOUSAND FEET
OF LAUGHS
\'im Comedies
Released
Every Friday
Thru the
General Film
Company
POKE AND JABB
YOUR EXCHANGEMAN
UNTIL HE INCLUDES
VIM COMEDIES
IN YOUR SERVICE
VIM COMEDIES MAKE
THE WORLD LAUGH
RELEASED
FRIDAY
JANUARY 14th
POKES AND JABBS
ORIGINAL
LAUGH MAKERS
Vim Comedies
CAN ONLY BE
BOOKED THRU THE
OFFICES OF THE
General Film Program
January 1, 1916
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41
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The Mysterious Bride
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January 1, 1916
K L E I N E- E D I S O N FEATURES
"This 'Come-On' Outfit Cost a Fortune"
Says Nancy, "And if you quit now we're through!"
That was when (to familiarize themselves with the location of their neighbor's jewels
they staked their all on one grand throw) pretty Nell, with an inherent leaning
toward honesty, threatened to quit right then and there I
GEORGE KLEINE'S
The Devil's Prayer Book
Featuring
ARTHUR HOOPS and ALMA HANLON
is a story of gamblers and gambling — a sparkling, scintillating drama with a snap and
go that keeps you muscle-taut through five enchanting reels —
It's a Kleine— on the Kleine- Edison program
FOR RELEASE JANUARY 5th
George Kleine
805 East 175th Street, New York City
NEW YORK
DENVER
KANSAS CITY
CINCINNATI
NEW ORLEANS
226 W. 42iid St.
405 Railroad BIdg.
209-12 Ozark BIdg.
138 West 7th Street
103 Nola Buliding
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
SEATTLE
16S N. State St.
1309 Vine St.
204-5-6 Orpheum
Theatre BIdg.
DALLAS
MONTREAL
ATLANTA
MINNEAPOLIS
18I2'/2 Commerce St.
204 St. Catherine St, W
71 Walton St.
708 First Ave., N.
BOSTON
PITTSBURGH
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
TORONTO
U Piedmont St.
123 Fourth Ave.
234 Eddy St.
514 W. 8th St.
9C Bay St.
January 1, 1916
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Anthony P. Kelly
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January 1, 1916
THE BLACK CROOK
Magnificently
Spectacular
Adaptation
olthe
Famous
Extravaganza
In Five Farts
— A General
Film
Company
Release, Non.
January 10th
A DAZZLING TWENTY=FOUR SHEET STAND
Is included in the unusually complete line of 4=color lithographs. Also two styles
of one^sheets, two of threes and a six. Attractive heralds, newspaper cuts, etc.
/^"filfhe Soecial Music Provided at Cost Price Is the Best Buy any Exhibitor Could Make, Not
f^it^ Only"to Aid'His Presentation of "The Black Crook]" but for Later Use by His Orchestra.
KALEM COMPANY, 235=239 West 23rd Street, New York City
January 1, 1916
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45
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"It's Distinctive !"-That is the Secret of "Stingaree's" Success--
E. W. Hornung's Character Creation is Unique, His Stories
of a Consistent Strength Never Before Attained in
Series Productions
The Purification of Mulfera
Eighth Episode in the series by the author of "Raffles" Lightens the Tense Dramatic
Strength of the Other Issues by the Introduction of a Delightful Comedy
Touch — Released Wednesday, January 12
Remember — "the series hit of the year" costs you no more than an ordinary release. Twelve two-act
episodes, each complete in itself, and released one every Wednesday. At any General Film Company office
or the Greater New York Film Rental Company.
Are You on the Mailing List for the New Katem Bulletin? Better Write Now!
Striking 1, 3 and 6-sheet, four
color lithographs on each issue.
Other advertising aids, too.
KALEM eOMPANY
23 5-39 WEST ?3"-'' ST., NEW YORK, N.Y.
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January 1, 1916
A Bud Duncan Burlesque Comedy
Bud is 2in amateur cracksman, Gus his pal, and Jack
the millionaire Sherlock who seeks to win Ethel's favor.
The fun that follows may be imagined.
Released Tuesday, January 18. Attractive 1
and 3-sheet, 4-color lithographs on
this comedy.
Real comedy is blended with the tense dramatic inter-
est in this mystery of a stolen necklace into which
Marguerite finds herself phmged.
Released Friday, January 21. I, 3 and 6-sheet,
4-color lithographs that attract the eye;
A DUEL IN THE DESERT
A "Stingaree" Episode by E. W. HORNUNG, Creator of "Raffles."
With the fascinating desert as a background and the red-blooded action of strong men on their
mettle, this two-part episode of "Stingaree" comes up fully to the swift pace set by the early issues
which have been so highly praised. Stingareee is captured by the inspector of police, but his nerve and
gameness outlast the officer's when they meet in the broiling sun and scorching sands of the desert.
Released Wednesday, January 19 — Stirring action on the 1,
3 and 6-sheet, 4-color lithographs.
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company offices or the
Greater New York Film Rental Company
Have you placed your name on the mailing list for the new Kalem Bulletin? Better write now.
KALEM
235-239 West 23rd Street
PANY
New York City, N. Y.
January 1, 1916
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sonable
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J. P. Chalmers, Founder.
Published Weekly by the
CHALMERS PUBLISHING COMPANY
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(Telephone, 3510 Madison Square)
J. P. Chalmers, Sr Preaidest
J. F. Chalmers Vice-Preeident
E. J. Chalmers Secretary and Treasurer
John Wylie General Manager
The office of the company is the address of the officers.
Chicago Office— Suite 917-919 Schiller Buildi-;g, 64 West Ran-
dolph St., Chicago, 111. Telephone, Central 5099.
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way, Los Angeles, Cal. Telephone, Broadway 4649.
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Station, New York, and not to individuals.
(The Index for this issue will be found on page 148)
"CINE-MUNDIAL." the monthly Spanish edition of the
Moving Picture World, is published at 17 Madison Avenue
by the Chalmers Publishing Company. It reaches the South
American market. Yearly subscription, $1.50. Advertising
rates on application.
Saturday, January 1, 1916
Facts and Comments
A WAVE of censorship seems to be sv^reeping over
Oregon. In one town the exhibitors them-
selves asked for censorship, not because they
thought it was necessary, but as a precaution against the
vagaries of self-appointed censors. In another place
young girls were appointed censors. There is no doubt
whatever in our own mind that the desire to censor other
people is closely allied to a species of mental disorder.
We never lose patience with censors and we never quarrel
with them. No patient can be cured by harsh treat-
ment. Time must be allowed to assert its healing influence
on the mind inflamed by the inquisitorial mania. Really
the best remedy is the little anti-censorship pamphlet which
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tildekVKjndations
we furnish to all our reafterj* free »alOcharge.
of an epidemic we are preparea lu lUiUikil lev
quantities.
* * *
FROM facts furnished to us by President Herring-
ton of the National League, prospects for a better
and stronger organization of exhibitors in the new
year are better than they have been. Some of the state
organizations have grown in numbers and influence. We
wish we could convince the exhibitors of the supreme
importance of organization. We wish we could make
them understand that they must depend upon themselves.
Their strength must be their own, it must be genuine, not
stimulated now and then by solicited contributions from
others. Proper organization with good leadership means
better shows, more profits and greater power in the coun-
cils of the industry. The time to start work for a successful
national convention is the present moment. We will do
all in our power to make that convention a success, but
the exhibitor must do his share. A big and highly suc-
cessful national convention will be the surest means of
impressing the country at large with the growth and the
power and the future of our great industry. Don't be
timid and faint-hearted. The men who love to repeat
"It can't be done," should stand to one side and give
the active men a chance.
* * *
ARRANGEMENTS are now under way for holding
a big state convention of motion picture exhibi-
tors in New York. There are some splendid local
organizations in this state. The cities of Yonkers and
Rochester are shining examples of what can be done by
and for the exhibitor through a close union and practical
co-operation. We have demonstrated the power of the
screen in this state by a direct appeal to the motion pic-
ture audiences. If the exhibitors will hold a big conven-
tion, say in the early part of February, and hold it at
Albany, the effects are bound to help us all. A demonstra-
tion in force in the very presence of the assembled law-
givers will have a wholesome influence. Two bad bills
will be introduced in Albany just as soon as the Solons
get their working clothes on. One bill is the censorship
measure and the other is a bill to close all motion picture
theaters on Sunday. We happen to know that the enemies
of the modern Sunday will make the fiercest kind of a
"drive" against us. Let us be ready. If you are interested
write to Lee A. Ochs, the president of the state organiza-
tion, at 110 West Fortieth Street, New York.
* * * !■
WE URGE every reader of The Moving Picture
World to read our proposed petition to Congress,
protesting against the establishment of Federal
Censorship. If he will get signatures to the petition and
return it to us we will undertake to present it to Congress.
The reader will notice that we want the signatures of
citizens who are not in any way connected with the
rnotion picture industry. Such men are not open to
the objection or even the suspicion of a personal interest
in the agitation against censorship. We feel sure that
there are scores upon scores among the patrons of each
motion picture theatre in the country who will gladly
sign such a petition. We advise our readers to begin the
campaign at once and to keep at it until the bill comes
up for debate in Congress. Remember that Federal
Censorship will not only increase your expenses, but it
will harass you in other ways as well. To install the proper
machinery for censorship will be like duplicating the
internal revenue department. You will be subject to
infinite delays and to the whims of arbitrary officials
Federal(:ensorship will drive not hundreds, but thousands
of exhibitors out of business. If you are interested in
your bread and butter GET BUSY NOW
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January 1, 1916
A Great Year Dawns
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
A GENERATION has passed since Edwin Markham
wrote his soul into a battle-cry of the days in
which we are living.
"O masters, lords and rulers in all lands,
How will the future reckon with this man ?
How answer his brute question in that hour
When whirlwinds of rebellion shake the world?
How will it be with kingdoms and with kings,
With those who shaped him to the thing he is,
With this dumb terror shall reply to God,
After the silence of the centuries?"
This Dumb Thing is still the tool of those who hold
themselves unaccountable to any one on earth and only
to God in hypocritical protestation. Having no mind of
his own, his will subordinated to monarchical organization,
the Dumb Thing has become a menace to himself and to
the whole world, but it would seem at moments as if he
were about to straighten himself up before his Creator
and break the silence of the centuries.
Trained to slaughter, encouraged to plunder, taught
that wholesale murder and rapine are glorious, who really
blames the unthinking creature, the tool of those "who
shaped him to the thing he is" ? As well blame a link in
a chain or the cog of a wheel. The question is, will he
go on destroying the weak and the undefended, as well
as strewing battlefields with the flower of manhood, at
the command of a group of War Lords, or will he gather
enough courage to assert himself and declare for a voice
in settling his own destiny, that of his home, that of his
nation ?
There is answer in a prophecy made by Richard Wagner
almost a century ago, in his contributions to the Dresden
Volksblattcr. "Aye, we behold it, the old world crumbling ;
a new will rise therefrom ; for the lofty goddess Reason
comes rustling on wings of storm, her stately head ringed
round with lightnings, a sword in her right hand, a torch
in her left. Destroying and fulfilling, the ever-rejuvenat-
ing mother of mankind fares across the earth. Before her
soughs the storm, and shakes so fiercely at man's handi-
work that vast clouds of dust eclipse the sky. And where
her mighty foot is set, there falls in ruins what an idle
whim had built for aeons ; the hem of her robe sweeps
its last remains away. But in her wake there opens out
a never-dreamt paradise of happiness, and jubilant songs
of FREED MANKIND fill the air. The thickening
clouds but proclaimed the advent of emancipating Revo-
lution."
For those of us who read the morning papers in the
smug and satisfied security created by our own Revolution,
there is an occasional thrill over some brilliant exploit
in the world's greatest war and an occasional heartache
for the perishing brave and suffering innocent, then we
glance at the clock and go about our daily routine, working
and fretting over its trivialities. Some of us flatter our-
selves that we have studied history, but here is the most
wondrous, the most terrible history ever known being
unfolded before our very eyes, that of our mightiest
nations in a struggle to the death — is it without sig-
nificance?
What can there be in the year 1916 to recompense for
the sacrifices of 1915 if it merely witnesses a cessation
of hostilities, to be renewed where and when War Lords
may will? Is the struggle to be settled by dividing the
possessions of the weak among the strong? Is peace
to mean only a patching up of international jealousies?
Have the bravest and the finest men been sent to the
shambles for the establishment of no human right? Does
any intelligent being in the world desire a peace as des-
titute of principle as those who forced this war on
humanity ?
What have these questions to do with the production
and exposition of screen drama? One might as well ask
what the screen drama has to do with our material im-
provement and our spiritual awakening. This beautiful
New Art would stagnate, lose interest and wither in a
year if it failed to respond to what is in the minds and
hearts of people. It would lose its splendid assertion of
individuality and drift into the monotony of performance
that has dulled older arts if it adhered to repetition and
played no part in universal progress. Its own function
is to create from the rude material of actual events those
ideals from which we seek to realize perfection.
The fact that we are in the midst of unexampled pros-
perity does not blind us to the fact that our sense of
security may be only a dream, particularly if that great
issue now at stake, the dominance of might over right,
be unfavorably determined. Nor should we be blinded
by any lull of temporary peace to some of the deeper
issues, that out of the ashes of sorrow and shame may
rise a new civiliation more glorious than any of us have
pictured in our fondest dreams, though that awakening
may be attended with convulsions more tremendous than
those through which all Europe is now passing.
"The Man With the Hoe," of whom Markham wrote, is
now "The Man \Vith the Gun." On HIS back the burden
of the world, this thing "the Lord God made and gave to
ha\e dominion over sea and land." Will he continue
to be a mere link in a chain, compelled to go wherever
it is dragged? "Let us not compare,'' says mighty Maeter-
linck, "the poor wretch dragged from his home in these
modern times, to shoot down others as unfortunate as
himself, with those Americans who came running from
their homes at Lexington in defense of liberty."
Will the private soldier of Europe, now but a helpless
part of one or another military organization, where there
must be no independent thought, grow to realize his power
and revolt against the tyranny which is grinding him and
millions of his brothers to death? Will he rise and de-
stroy the machine which has done so much to de-
stroy him and the world's finest ideals? Or will he
wander on in darkness, depending on external influences
for guidance, moved only by impulse of whose very nature
he is only dimly conscious? Ignorant of his direction,
one nearly always at variance with his best aims, can he
not be shown through our new and universal medium, no
slave to language, that there is liberty for him and hope
for the world in his complete emancipation?
Is it not in the power of every intelligent man interested
in the production of moving pictures to help make 1916
the greatest of all years by the bold assertion of truth to
all parts of the earth, by the dissemination of truth to all
parts of the earth, by showing that more is to be accom-
plished by liberty, kindness and mutual helpfulness than
by the old order of force? "Times change and men's
minds with them" says Jack London. "Down the past,
civilizations have exposited themselves in terms of world-
power. No civilization has yet exposited itself in terms
of love-of-man. Previous civilizations, their purposes ful-
filled, may well pass, leaving man to build that new and
higher civilization which will exposit itself in terms of
love and service and brotherhood. We know how the
gods are made. Comes now the time to make a world."
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Nineteen Sixteen
A Few Words to Our Readers and One Word About Ourselves.
By W. Stephen Bush.
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THE Moving Picture World sincerel)' hopes and
wishes that the Year 1916 will be one of Happi-
ness and Prosperity for every single one of the
great host of its readers.
From the days of the Founder there has been an
intimate personal touch between ourselves and our
readers. A pleasing tone of confidence and friend-
ship runs through the large and growing correspond-
ence which the mails bring to us from every part of
our own country as well as from the remotest corners
of the globe. It would be strange indeed if we did not
respond to these multiplying evidences of confidence
and friendship. With all our hearts do we reciprocate
the wish so often expressed by our readers, the wish to
take our readers by the hand and look into each others'
faces.
When the men who in various ways are devoted to
the New Art speak of the power of the motion picture
they are uttering no idle phrase. They themselves
have felt this power, and they are feeling it every day
of their lives. No man, woman or child with an honest
and friendly interest in the motion picture but is proud
and grateful. We all feel it to be an honor to aid in
advancing the ideals and extending the scope of the
motion picture. The rewinder in the exchange, the boy
who helps the operator in the booth, the girl who works
in the semi-darkness of the printing and perforating
room, the great and gifted star, the ambitious director,
the scenario writer, the usher and the manager, the
scene painter, the expert on projection, the editor and
all who march in the great procession know that, be
their service small or big, low or high, they are con-
nected with a noble work, which is at all times worthy
of their best efforts and entitled to their strongest
loyalty. The spell of the motion picture has, of course,
fallen on the general public as well, else there would
be no million-dollar theaters devoted to motion pic-
tures, nor would there be a reel of film, a machine and
an operator in every blessed little place where they
have a fourth-class post office. There is, however, a thrill
of joy and a current of enthusiasm which is reserved
for the inner circles alone. The motion picture is jeal-
ous of its servants. The allegiance to the screen is like
a vow for life — once a motion picture inan always a
motion picture man. You find the thrill of joy, the
loyal zest and the bubbling enthusiasm in every studio,
in every office and exchange, in every motion picture
theater, and you find it in generous quantities from the
office boy up on the seventh floor of the Pullman Build-
ing, 17 Madison avenue. If you go up three flights
higher you will find a Spanish edition of it.
The freemasonry of film men, the "camaraderie"
among the men who are serving the screen, is a bright
particular page in our brief but eventful history. To
paraphrase Kipling, The million dollar producer and
the boy that carries the reels are "brothers under their
skins."
Our readers — how can we ever thank them — have
made the Moving Picture World a password which
is valid everywhere in filmdom. Whenever a member
of the staff of the Moving Picture World has gone
among the exhibitors, whether it was to attend a con-
vention or just to go on a tour of friendly interest, he
has been received with open arms and shining eves.
When film men speak of the Moving Picture World
they smile as men smile when they hear the name of a
good old friend. This age of ours is not an age of
faith. The motto of the century seems to be, "Mis-
souri"-— we believe as soon as we see, but no sooner.
The Moving Picture World has stood the test; it
has never failed or faltered in its championship of the
exhibitor and in its devotion to the industry — that's
why the readers believe in it implicitly. We are ever
trying to deserve your good opinion ; we are always
trying to vindicate your faith in the Moving Picture
World. 1916 to us means a series of new tasks; it
means more endeavor to serve you ; more effort to
study your needs and to supply them; we want to
give you an increase of value, if that be possible ; 1916
means to us more protection for the legitimate inter-
ests and rights of the motion picture men. As we
have fought the common enemy in the past (always
with your intelligent co-operation), thus will we fight
in the future. We will give you more of that special
service which has distinguished the Moving Picture
World above all other publications in the industry ; we
will stand for the liberal modern Sunday with a good
clean program, for beneficial and constructive legisla-
tion, and, last but not least, we will work for a closer
union and greater co-operation among the exhibitors,
the men on the firing line for whose benefit the Mov-
ing Picture World is printed and published first, last
and all the time.
This last item is one of the features on the program
of the Moving Picture World in 1916.
We want to see the exhibitor take his proper and
rightful place in the councils of the industry. We do
not want to see him forever hewing wood and drawing
water ; we want to see the days of his janitorship ended
forever.
We want to see the exhibitors strongly organized, of
course. We would like to see such organization count
for better shows and better theaters. The change in
conditions within the last twelve months have all been
in favor of the exhibitor. Today he has a chance to
show what is in him, to prove his enterprise and his
power of initiative, to assert his individual talents. The
Art of Exhibition is the coming art. The Moving
Picture World will be his book of reference and his
unfailing adviser.
Nudity on the Screen
By W. Stephen Bush.
OUITE the most remarkable thing about nudity on
the screen is its late arrival. Considering the
perpetual vogue of nudity on the stage the screen
has remained free from nudity for its own sake during
far the greater part of its life.
Nudity on the screen as in real life is a very, very rela-
tive and highly elastic term. In Turkey a woman is con-
sidered immodest if she displays the tip of her nose
before the eyes of the male. In some of the places in the
Montmartre district in Paris a state of near-nudity is
allowed. In the fashionable bathing resorts on the French
coast very little in the way of clothes is permitted to inter-
fere with the free movements of the swimmer. In some
of the savage countries clothes are entirelv unknown.
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January 1, 1916
There is all the difference in the costuming and garbing
from one age to another.
Nudity, then, is largely a question of climate and of
time and of fashion. Lady Godiva was modest in her
nakedness, while many a fashionably and completely
dressed woman may appear immodest. The beholder's
state of mind has a lot to do with the question of whether
nudity is right or wrong.
Nothing is easier than philosophizing on this enter-
taining subject. The thing that interests the exhibitor
and the producer is the practical side of the question.
Is the display of nudity on the screen proper? How far
does the law interfere with such display? What is the
ethical aspect of the problem?
We think that it is wise for motion picture producers
to bow not only to the letter of the law, but to the common
usages of society. We cannot in one generation override
the traditions of centuries. What are these traditions in
this country ? They are essentially Christian in the sense
that they are anti-pagan. The ancient Greek and Roman
in striking contrast to the Jew favored the fullest display
of the human figure, regardless of sex or age. I mean, of
course, the display of the human figure in the arts. To
civilized minds the sight of any such great relics of
antique art is a source of joy and admiration. They
look glorious in the Vatican Museum or in the UfTizi
Gallery at Florence, but shown to the yokels of a town in
darkest Jersey they probably would have quite a dif-
ferent elloct.
We have agreed upon decent covering for the body.
There is no reason in the world why the men who are in
the business of producing and showing motion pictures
should depart from this cardinal principle. It is possible
that in certain cases the development of a plot or the
driving home of a lesson may be an excuse for ignoring
the conventions of society. From what we have seen
ourselves we believe that these exceptions are rare enough
to be negligible. The screen was not made to experiment
in the lawful and unlawful display of nudity. The late
Mayor Gaynor struck a deep chord in the hearts of modern
men and women when he made a plea for outward
decency.
Woe betide the screen if it cannot arouse interest in
any other way than by a display of a woman's nakedness.
I do not share the belief of certain motion picture
producers and exhibitors, that the American public de-
mand plays in which nudity laughs at conventions. Take
the amusement "ads" in any newspaper, from Maine to
California, and you will find that people are interested in
the harmless, the uplifting, the entertaining, rather than
the salacious, the prurient, and the pornographic. In New
York, where wickedness is supposed to be the eternal
sentinel of the city, there is but one show which makes
a candid bid for the patronage of the baldheads.
Title of Play is Property
Appellate Division Sustains Permanent Injunction Against
General Film Company Restraining "A Fool There Was."
A DECISION has been handed down by the Appellate Di-
vision sustaining the judgment of the Supreme Court
at Special Term, which granted a permanent injunction
to Abraham L. Erianger, Marc Klaw arid Robert Hilliard
against the Genera! Film Company. The last-named corpora-
tion is now permanently restrained from using the title "A
Fool There Was" for a film heretofore released by them under
this title.
No claim was made by the plaintiffs that the play released
by the defendant had any connection with the play in which
Robert Hilliard has become famous. It was contended, how-
ever, that the use of the name title was an infringement on
the property rights of the plaintiffs. The film is question had
been made by the Lubin Manufacturing Company and had
been distributed by the General Film Company
Sol Bennan.
Exhibitors to Sit as Jurors
Blue Bird Photo Plays, Inc., Intends to Submit All Produc-
tions to the Judgment of Its Customers.
THE details of a novel plan to insure the quality of the
production released by Blue Bird Photo Plays, Inc.,
have just been made public by the officials of that or-
ganization. This plan consists in having a jury composed of
e.xliibitors pass judgment on every Blue Bird subject. These
exhibitors are to have the final say, and unless the consensus
of opinion is to the ef-
f e c t that the features
passed upon possess
dramatic and box-office
merit they will be with-
drawn from the Blue
Bird program.
Sol. Berman, recent-
ly appointed New York
manager of this organ-
i z a t i o n , outlined the
Blue Bird plan.
"In my statement last
week I announced that
we were taking steps to
prevent the issuance of
a Blue Bird feature that
did not come up to the
standard we have set,"
he said. "Here is what
I had in mind at the
time:
'Tt is a fact that the
manufacturer is not
qualified to pass judg-
ment upon his own fea-
tures. Each has cost
him from $10,000 and
upward. Because of
this, his judgment is apt to be biased when he reviews these
features in his projection room. Knowing that the financial
outlay is absolutely wasted if he places the 'weak sisters'
upon the shelf, he allows them to go out, orders the adver-
tising and publicity departments to put a little extra pep into
their efforts, and thus tries to get his money back from an
undesirable product.
"Four weeks before the release date of a production from
twelve to fifteen representative exhibitors will be invited to
a special presentation of this feature. They will view it from
the standpoint of the box office — which, after all is said, is
the only standpoint. Should this jury render an unfavorable
verdict, should they merely declare the subject passable, but
not quite up to the standard, it will not be issued."
Mr. Berman then explained that by the term "representa-
tive exhibitors" he included the men who own the smallest
as well as the largest theaters. He took pains to emphasize
the fact that Blue Bird service would be sufficiently elastic
to enable every exhibitor to link up with it.
Going into the details of this "exhibitors' jury," Mr. Ber-
man declared that the same body of men would not pass
judgment upon all the features. Instead, a new group would
be invited to witness the special showing each week. Thus,
practically every exhibitor in New York and vicinity would,
in the course of time, virtually guarantee the merits of Blue
Bird features. At the same time, while it will be up to the
jury selected for each particular week as to whether the sub-
ject they see is to be released, an invitation to attend will
be extended to every exhibitor who cares to observe how the
jury system works so that he may see the manner in which
the quality of the subjects is guarded. Mr. Berman men-
tioned some of the details of the comprehensive advertising
campaign about to be instituted.
"Aside from our regular newspaper advertising we have
already contracted for more than four hundred billboards
in New York and Brooklyn alone," Mr. Berman went on.
"The rest of the country will be similarly taken care of. The
locations of these boards have been decided upon by the
Blue Bird company."
Mr. Berman expressed his satisfaction with the designs of
the posters to be used. .Admitting the wonderful quality of
the paper used by other organizations, he said nothing ap-
proaching the Blue Bird posters has yet been used. Realiz-
ing the drawing quality of good paper, his organization has
gone to considerable expense, he said, in having the best
poster designers in the country submit their ideas.
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Freuler Reviews the Year
President of Mutual Film Corporation Enumerates Some of
the Gains Made by the Trade in 1915.
THE year just ending has been crowded with the most
significant developments in the history of the motion
picture industry. Young Nineteen Sixteen comes in
with busy prospects. The last few months of 1915 have seen
more really big things happen than any similar period in the
development of the business. I believe that 1916 will see yet
further important developments in this direction. The really
great scenarios are yet to come. Mechanically the picture is
rather a satisfactory product now, and while important and
revolutionary developments in that direction are of course
possible there do not appear to be any near at hand. Mean-
while the "story," the real character and quality of the
thought and matter conveyed by the film, will come in for a
great deal more active attention.
It is interesting to note that within the year 1915 we have
seen almost every American author of prominence become a
writer for the motion pictures. This wholesale capture of
authors by the motion picture can really be credited to the
year 1915. It is true that there were a few who ventured
with timidity and questioning into the film field in 1914, those
of that year relatively so few in number that we may call
them pioneers. For all practical purposes we may say that
the great body of skilled writers liecame related to motion
picture expression only with the year 1915. Tlie year 1916
by this token must be expected to develop the writers for the
film drama into better artists, better builders with the mate-
rials of photoplay construction. They will learn to think in
pictures. They will have gained conceptions of the range of
both the limitations and the possibilities of the camera.
If I were to attempt the somewhat difficult task of enum-
erating the other important developments of the year in the
motion picture industry I should name:
Service Beyond the Films — The birth of new relation be-
tween the distributors and the exhibitors of film, by which
the exhibitors receive more than a mere supply of pictures
but also aids in publicity, music cues, exploitation methods
and general assistance in the successful operation of the mo-
tion picture theater.
Higher Admission Prices — A strengthening trend toward
higher prices of admission in a very large number of theaters,
moving upward from the five and ten cent level to the class
of 10, 15 and 25 cent admissions — this resulting in part from
the improving standards of the films and in turn resulting in
the production of better films.
Better Picture Art — Generally more active attention among
manufacturers to the plots and photography of the picture
drama, resulting in the enlistment of writers of ability and
note for the production of scripts, meeting and encouraging
a rapidly improving public taste in screen art.
Censorship — The beginning of a public awakening to the
evils and perils of censorship, exemplified importantly in a
number of communities where public intelligence over-ruled
the absurdity and prudery of censors.
Awakening of the Lay Press — The establishment of photo-
play departments in many newspaper? and other publications
of general circulation, and a more intelligent treatment of the
film drama among publications of all classes — a somewhat be-
lated recognition of the increasing important number of read-
ers who are anxious for the news of the films.
Looking to developments to come I can see nothing that
looks more important than growth and Betterments in the
business of exhibiting pictures. Great, big strides have been
made in the construction of pictures, in the distribution of
pictures, in the advertising of pictures — and now there is a
very great deal up to the exhibitor.
Certain investigations made near the close of this year by
the Mutual Film Corporaiion, looking into the operating
methods of many thousand- of theaters in all parts of the
country, convince me that the exhibitor has many more op-
portunities for growth ahead of him than he has achievements
behind him.
A review of the film history of the year cannot, I think,
discover a more significant development than the formation
of the new Mutual program — the creation which we have been
pleased to label the $8,000,000 program — and the more recent
but closely related announcement of the Mutual Masterpic-
tures, De Luxe Edition, three big five-reel features a week,
and again, simultaneously the expansion of the program to
take in yet a third three-reel feature. This gives the Mutual
Film Corporation a total output of six features a week — the
world's greatest feature release output for any single film dis-
tributing concern.
But while we take an inventory of 1915, we find yet other
evidence of the forces that are making for the progress of the
industry. I turn again to the example of which I can speak
with the most authority — that is the reorganization of the
methods of operation of the Mutual Film Corporation. This
has included the establishment of seven new branches, giving
a total of sixty-eight Mutual exchanges for the service of the
exhibitors of the United States and Canada. District man-
agement has been abolished and every branch has been made
directly responsible to the home office of the corporation in
New York. A corps of efficiency men has been put into the
field to keep up constantly the close relation we have estab-
lished between home office and the exhibitors through the
branches. A system has been installed by which confidential
reports on films, attendance and all detailed theater statistics
come to me from representative houses in all parts of the
country, thus giving a direct "indicator reading" on our pic-
tures and service, and enaliling us to continually shape them
to that which is proven successful in the final test of the box-
office report.
Another important step this year has been the formation of
the Motion Picture Board of Trade and plans for a concerted
effort to free the motion picture from the shackles of cen-
sorship. This is not the place for my views of censorship,
but I insist on saying that it is un-.'\merican, absurd and
damned to final destruction. We can recognize only one cen-
sorship and that is the opinion of the wholesome-minded and
intelligent public.
The European war, which has been so much a factor in the
fortunes of many of our great American industries, has given
no pause to the motion picture business. The film tax levied
by Great Britain as a war measure is making New York the
world's film market, and is giving us here the position that
London had occupied in the world trade in film plays.
So looking ahead we can promise greater film prosperity,
better plays, better theaters, better service to exhibitors and
to the public. The motion picture atmosphere is being classi-
fied. The business is gaining in standardization. The unfit
are being eliminated. The f"ture is bright and filmdom can
look with expectancy on 1916.
H. J. Streyckmans, Mirror Studio Manager
HECTOR J. STREYCKMANS, who has been made
studio manager for the Mirror Fims, is one of the best
known men in the motion picture trade. He has been
through every phase of the business from production to
marketing. His first association with pictures came about
through his position as managing editor of the Show World.
Later he organised the
International Project-
ing and Producing
Company, the first in-
dependent company to
oppose the licensed
manufacturers in 1909.
His associate in this
company was J. J. Mur-
dock. For three years
Mr. Streyckmans was in
a n executive capacity
with the New York
Motion Picture C o m -
pany. He was a part
of the Mutual organiza-
t i o n under Mr. Too-
mey from its inception
until he organized and
managed the Pasquali
American Co., now the
Picture Playhouse Com-
pany. Through him the
"Last Days of Pom-
peii" was released and
he handled "The Battle
of Gettysburg" as an
isolated feature for the
Mutual. Mr. Streyckmans was the originator of and edited
the Mutual Observer, a magazine which he ran single-handed.
The same magazine is now known as Reel Life, which is be-
ing handled by a sizable stafif.
The first star who will appear at the Glendale studio for
the Mirror Company in January is Nat Goodwin. Captain
Harry Lambart and Lawrence Marston will have charge of
the first two companies organized for Mirror pictures.
H. J. Streyckmans.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Universal Annual Meeting
Directors Re-elect Carl Laemmle President — Joe Brandt Is
Secretary.
AT A MEETING overflowing with words of satisfaction
over the successful and profitable business of the past
year, the directors of the Universal Film Manufac-
turing Company held their annual meeting at the executive
offices, 1600 Broadway, New York City, December 15, Carl
Laemmle, R. H. Cochrane, P. A. Powers, Joe McKinney and
John B. Stanchfield were re-elected directors of the concern,
after having had one of the most successful years in its
history.
The directors pointed with pride to the progress of the
company in the past year, and pointed to the nearly com-
pleted plant at Leonia, N. J., as the Universal City of the
east and as Universal City Junior, an undertaking which
required over a year in completing and which necessitated
the expenditure of nearly $500,000 to thoroughly install. The
elections were held at intervals and following some time
spent in going over the wonderful increase in business of
the past year the election again became the chief topic.
Carl Laemmle was re-elected president; R. H. Cochrane,
vice-president; P. A. Powers, treasurer, and Joe Brandt, man-
ager of the home office, was elected secretary, after which
the board of directors extended a vote of thanks to President
Laemmle for the profits and success of the year 1915.
The whole work of the past year was reviewed by the di-
rectors, after which plans were considered for the coming
year.
Then the "big four." Messrs. Laemmle, Cochrane, Powers
and Brandt, got down to business and outlined some of the
big events the Universal will put over in 1916. Although
the profits and increase in volume of business in 1915 clearly
out-distanced the figures of any previous year, the officials
are determined to double the present figures during the next
year, and with the new electric studio at Universal City and
the new plant at Leonia Heights, they feel they can safely in-
crease the output SO per cent., and with decreased producing
cost, make larger profits than ever before.
Many of the plans laid out at the directors' meeting have
been kept secret, and will be made public only when the
officials are ready to execute them. Several prominent stars
have been signed by the Universal and their names, as well
as a list of the big plays and books which the Universal has
already contracted to film, will be made known shortly.
Another Big Studio
Architect Kinsila Plans Structure for the Prudential Film
Corporation, Located at Worcester, Mass.
EDWARD B. KINSILA, architect and studio specialist,
has filed with the Building Department of Worcester,
Mass., full working plans for an elaborate and up-to-
date studio for the Prudential Film Corporation, whose
parent office is in the World Tower building, at 110 West
40th street. New York.
A. W. Blankmeyer, owner of the Grand Circus theater, of
Detroit, is president of this company, and Mr. Blankmeyer
intends to employ the new studio, which will be equipped
with every modern device for securing the best motion
picture photography, for producing the highest quality fea-
tures on a large scale. The studio will contain nearly
60,000 square feet of floor space, 6,000 square feet of which
will be stage space inclosed within a special ground glass
skylight that freely admits the full passage of the actinic
rays of sunlight. Immediately outside the skylight and con-
nected with it through wide open doors will be exterior
platforms, 25 feet wide, surrounding three sides of the sky-
light, which may be utilized in addition to the stage in fair
weather.
Overhead in the skylight, a light lattice trestled travel-
ing bridge spans the entire width of the skylight. This
bridge will be used to secure many novel effects. In
emergency an artificial lighting system will be employed.
High elevating traps that may be used singly, or together
to represent the postless balcony of a theater or the second
story of a dwelling, and a large revolving platform that
whirls quickly or moves slowly, above or below the floor
plane, will also be installed.
In the open courtyard of the studio, containing a replica
of the famous Bridge of Sighs at Venice, will be placed a
circular water pool with plate glass sides, surrounded by a
submerged corridor, from which all manner of submarine
views may be photographed; from individual human battles
with ferocious sea monsters to the warlike operations of
sea-hidden submarines attacking warships.
The architecture of the studio will be of the English Tudor
style to comport with the classic designs of neighboring,
houses, the studio being located on West Main street in the
very heart of the fashionable quarter of Worcester.
KLEINE FINISHES "THE DEVIL'S PRAYER-BOOK."
Finishing touches were added last week to "The Devil's
Prayer-Book," a Kleine feature with Alma Hanlon, Arthur
Hoops, Frank Belcher and Ruby Hoffman. This is the fea-
ture that was especially written by Max Marcin, author of
"The House of Glass," now playing at the Candler theater,
as the starring vehicle for Miss Hanlon.
Miss Hanlon has availed herself of the many opportunities
for sparkling work yielded by Marcin's script. She will
be seen in three different roles in "The Devil's Prayer-Book,"
a young mother, a girl of fourteen and a young woman of
twenty-five. It is released January 5, as the first Kleine offer-
ing on the Kleine-Edison program for the new year.
GAUMONT RECRUIT NOW NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICER.
B. H. Bromhead, who resigned the second week of De-
cember as factory manager of the Gaumont Company at
Flushing, N. Y., to join the British Army, writes from
Montreal that he has been enlisted as a non-commissioned
officer.
FREDERICK CHURCH NOW PLAYS LEADS.
Frederick Church, who for a long time played heavies
opposite G. M. Anderson, has signed a contract with the
Universal Film Manufacturing Company to play leads and
heavies under the direction of Joseph De Grasse.
CHANGE OF TITLE FOR CASINO STAR COMEDY.
The Casino Star comedy for release on the Mutual pro-
gram, January 9, has been changed from "The Girls' Color
Scheme" to "Alias Mr. Jones." This new play, which is
from the pen of S. A. Van Petten, will feature "Budd" Ross,
who has just become a Gaumont star.
Studio Planned by Edward B. Kinsila for the Prudential Film Company.
lanuarv 1. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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New Kalem Series
George Bronson Howard Will Write it — "Love Pirates" Will
Be the Title.
GEORGE BRONSON HOWARD, novelist and play-
wright, has succumbed to the lure of the screen and
has contracted to write a series of original stories
lor production in motion pictures. The author of "Snobs"
will write the stories for the next Kalem dramatic series
under the title, "The Love Pirates." It will be staged in fif-
teen two-part installments, and, as with all Kalem series
productions, each episode
will tell a complete story
in itself. Work of pro-
duction began this week.
A point of interest in
connection with the new
Kalem series is the fact
that the stories will be
written originally for the
motion picture screen and
will not be adaptations of
any work already present-
ed to the public. In addi-
tion to being written with
the screen in mind, the
Bronson Howard stories
have for tlieir theme a
George Bronson Howard
novel idea that should
make it one of the most
unusual series yet present-
ed on the screen. The title,
"The Love Pirates," will
give an idea of the theme
the novelist has chosen to
mark his debut as a writer
Marin Sais
especially for the screen.
He has built his stories
around two young women
whose natural character-
istics make the sobriquet.
"Love Pirates," more than
appropriate. The girls are
fascinating creatures who
live by their wits and
wiles, choosing for the vic-
tims the wealthy and so-
phisticated, and showing
them that there are those
even more wise in the
ways of the world. The
stories will each detail a
separate adventure whicli
befalls the "Love Pirates"
in preying on the blase and self-centered idle rich. It is
intended, through the medium of this series, to give the
public a keen insight into the methods employed by the
swindlers who use their wits to live without labor while at
all times staying within the bounds laid down by the law.
Many of the ingenious schemes best known to police offi-
cials will be laid bare while the author, because of his wide
experience as a newspaper man and in government ser-
vice, has been able to present many of the lesser known ar-
tifices employed by sharp-witted schemers.
Elaborate preparations are being made by the Kalem
Company which assure "The Love Pirates" publicity back-
ing on a scale equal to any yet attempted in the motion pic-
ture field. The stories, fictionized by Hugh C. Weir, will
he S)-ndicated in a list of newspapers covering this country
Ollie Kirkby
and Canada, each story being published the week simultane-
ous with the release of the picture it concerns. Because of
the prominence of George Bronson Howard's name, the
original note to the stories, and the recognized ability of
Mr. Weir, it has been possible to secure many newspapers
for the syndicate which have in the past looked askance on
the publishing of fictionized motion pictures. All of the
large cities of the country are included in the list in addi-
tion to the medium sized and smaller cities.
Not one star, but two, will be featured in the screen ver-
sions of the Bronson Howard stories. Kalem has delegated
the production of the series to the Glendale company under
the direction of James W. Home, which is responsible for
the remarkably successful "Stingaree," which Kalem pro-
nounces "the series hit of the year." Marin Sais and
Ollie Kirkby, both of stellar magnitude, will share honors
as possessors of the title "Love Pirates." Of rare beauty,
as may be judged from the accompanying photographs,
Marin Sais and Ollie Kirkby have both gained extensive
foUowings by their work in Kalem productions, notable
among recent releases being "Stingaree" and the four-part
feature, "The Pitfall." They will be favored with unusual
opportunities for the display of their versatility in "The
Love Pirates" since there is a strong touch of comedy
present throughout the dramatic action of the stories. The
comedy is of the satiric nature to be expected from the
author of "Snobs" and "The Red Light of Mars."
Though long ranked among the most prominent of literary
lights it is since the publication of "God's Man," one of the
most talked-of novels in years, and for some time past at
the top of the "six best sellers" list, that George Bronson
Howard has been recognized as one of the .American writers
whose work will live. He is undoubtedly the youngest
American novelist of distinction. Though no figures are
mentioned by the film company it is probable that the cost
of "The Love Pirates" will set a new picture mark.
Like many other leading literary men, George Bronson
Howard is an ex-newspaperman. Though barely in his thir-
ties, and with a life filled with activity, by his prolific pen
and broad vision he has succeeded in obtaining recognition
as a novelist, dramatist and librettist. As a newspaperman
Bronson Howard served on the New York Herald, the
Brooklyn Citizen and the Baltimore American, after which
he went to the Philippines in 1900 for a news syndicate.
While there he held ofiice in the customs and constabulary
service under the Philippine Civil Government, leaving there
for China, where he assisted in the reorganization of the
Chinese Imperial Army. He served in Manchuria during
the early days of the Russian-Japanese War as a correspond-
ent for the London Daily Chronicle until he was deported
by the Russians for getting uncensored matter through the
lines.
After a few years in newspaper and magazine work in
California on his return to this country he came east to
engage in more ambitious work. His contributions to the
Popular Magazine, which included the famous "Norroy, Dip-
lomatic Agent," stories, are well remembered as among the
work of a group of authors who brought that publication
to the crest of popularity. The "Norroy" stories were later
published in book form, and have since been translated into
several languages. Bronson Howard at this time wrote "The
Only Law," undoubtedly the first crook play, and forerunner
of the "Within the Law" type. It was later revived under
the title "The Double Cross" with such stars as Arnold Daly,
Emmett Corrigan and Florence Rockwell in the cast.
"Snobs," the first starring vehicle of Frank Mclntyre, was a
big hit on Broadway and equally successful when adapted
to the screen.
Turning to a lighter field, Mr. Howard wrote the book and
lyrics for two Winter Garden successes. "The Passing Show
of 1912," and "Broadway to Paris." The following season
he collaborated on the book and lyrics of another Winter
Garden hit, "The Whirl of Society."
"Scars on the Southern Seas," a novel; "Sea Gold," a serial,
and "The Red Light of Mars," a play, are works of Mr.
Howard's pen during the succeeding years. In book form,
"The Red Light of Mars" has been highly praised by such
critics as Arnold Daly, who declared it, "The best comedy
ever written by an American, probably the best play," and
George Broadhurst, whom it caused to say, "I honestly be-
lieve George Bronson Howard is one of the few American
writers whose work will live."
"An Enemy to Society," the novel later successfully
(dramatized, is another of Bronson Howard's well-remem-
bered works. "God'j Man," the Bobbs-Merrill novel, is the
most recent. Surely there are bright omens for the success
of "The Love Pirates," following as it does, so sensationally
successful a work as "God's Man," which critics have de-
clared to be a masterpiece.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Capt. Kleinschmidt Now at Italian Front
His Wonderful Pictures to Be Seen Soon in America — Will
Lecture on His Personal Adventures.
By W. Stephen Bush.
ANOTHER formidable looking letter from war-ridden
Europe has arrived in the office of the Moving Picture
World. It is dated November 8 and mailed from
Trieste. The writer is Captain F. E. Klciiisclunidt. well-
The Walls of Belgrade.
known to readers of this paper. The accompanying pictures
show that the Captain is still in the thrilling centre of things
and likewise that he lets no opportunities escape him.
Captain Kleinschmidt in his letter says that he has re-
turned from the Servian front and that his work in Servia
being practically finished he has gone to Trieste, where the
Austrian headquarters are situated. He speaks of having
secured permission to go to the Italian front.
He goes on to say: "I am here in Trieste now and will
go in a submarine boat and on the Isonzo front. (.)n my
return I found amongst my mail two copies of the Moving
Picture World. Believe me. I was glad to see the old Mov-
ing Picture World once more. I devoured it from cover to
cover to get an idea of what is going on in the moving pic-
ture business." Captain Kleinschmidt later left Trieste and
looked over the bloody battlefields on the Italian front. "I
have seen," he writes, "much fighting and many battles dur-
ing my nine months at the front, but this region here beg-
gars description. In three great offensive movements the
Italians have tried to break through the iron wall of Austrian
forces and a hundred thousand Italians have broken their
skulls on this wall; they are lying in heaps before the barbed-
wire entanglements."
The Captain speaks of the extraordinary facilities he en-
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The Fortress Kalemogdan, Belgrade, from 3,000 Feet Altitude.
joyed for taking pictures. He was requested to show his
films to the great General Staff to the Crown Prince and
Archduke Frederick. Here is another interesting passage
from the letter:
. "I circled over Belgrade for an .hour and a lialf and took
moving pictures from a height of 3,000 feet. I enclose some
views I took with my Graflex camera when I ran out of
Kino films."
One of the accompanying pictures shows just what the
Captain accomplished.
With all the excitement and the adventurous times it ap-
pears that the Captain is just a bit liomesick and looks for-
ward with thinly disguised pleasure to the day of his return
to "God's country." All of his films have been incorporated
into the ofificial war archives of Germany and Austria.
Captain Kleinschmidt e.xpects to return to this country some
time in January. The chances are that he will come close
upon the heels of his most interesting letter. He expects to
show his war films and lecture on the events of the great
struggle and on his own thrilling and unique personal ex-
periences. He has alternately hobnobbed with royalty and
shared the life of the common soldiers in the trenches and on
the firing line. He surely will be worth listening to when
lie comes back and his pictures will have the stamp of au-
thenticity.
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week at New York's Best Motion Picture
Houses.
"Lydia Gilmore" at the Strand.
PAULINE FREDERICK is the star at the Strand thea-
ter this week, appearing in a photo-dramatic adaptation
of Henry Arthur Jones' powerful drama "Lydia Gil-
more," a Paramount picture produced by the Famous Play-
ers Film Company. In this silent drama Miss Frederick
makes a distinct departure from any role in which she has
been seen on the screen, and portrays a woman who holds
the secret knowledge that her husband is a murderer.
Though she loves her husband, his increasing neglect of her
gradually cools her affection for him, and when she meets
Benham, a great prosecuting attorney, his influence over her
son and his love for the boy win the regard and, finally, the
love of Miss Gilmore.
The Strand Topical Review contains latest news and war
pictures, and new ladies' fashions in colors, taken in this
country and abroad. The concert program is a varied and
pleasing one. The soloists for the week are: Margaret Hor-
ton, contralto; Martha De Lachman, soprano; Martin Rich-
ardson, tenor, and Bruce Weyman, baritone.
"The Old Homestead" at the Broadway.
"The Old Homestead,'' is which the late Denman Thomp-
son starred for over thirty years, has been converted into a
Paramount picture by the Famous Players Film Company
and is being shown this week at the Broadway theater.
Director James Kirkwood and his company went to New
England and spent several weeks in photographing scenes in
and about the Thompson farm and in the outlying country,
where there still exists to a remarkable degree the same in-
teresting and delightful types that were found by Thomp-
son when he wrote the play three decades ago. Even the in-
terior of the Thompson home was used.
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
De Wolf Hopper's film debut in "Don Quixote" has been
so successful at the Knickerbocker theater that he is being
retained in the Triangle star combination , this week. The
rest of the program presents Willard Mack in "The Con-
queror" and Chester Conklin in "Dizzy Heights and Daring
Hearts." The last-named is a Keystone comedy and a
monoplane and a biplane figure prominently in the action.
The play ends with the blowing up of a 200-foot chimney,
burying the comedy villain under the bricks.
De Wolf Hopper proved last week the fallacy of a pet
tlieatrical tradition. The week before Christmas has always
been a bugbear to the stage world, yet "Don Quixote" and
Hopper attracted large audiences to the Knickerbocker all
the, week. Hundreds of school teachers were present at the
various performances and expressed their approval of the film
version of the Cervantes classic as an educational force.
Program at the Vitagraph Theater.
"The Crown Prince's Double," a five-part Blue Ribbon
Feature, heads the bill at the Vitagraph theater this week.
The principal parts are portrayed by Maurice Costello, Ann
Laughlin, Thomas R. ^lills, .Anders Randolf, Howard Hall
and other Vitagraph players of prominence. Included in the
program is a three-part Broadway Star Feature, "The Wan-
derers." produced by the Western Vitagraph Company, fea-
turing Mary Ruby, William Duncan and George Holt. The
photoplay tells the story of a wandering blacksmith, made
wealthy overnight, by a stock boom, and contains a fall over
a precipice that furnished real thrills. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew are seen at their best in "By Might of His Right," a
one-part comedy, in which Donald MacBride is also cast.
"The Birth of a Nation" is in the last week of its run at th«
Liberty theater.
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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The Romance of a Great Business
The Beginnings of the House of Pathe — Patience and
Industry the Keynotes.
GREAT businesses do not. like the dragon's teeth of
mythology, spring into life fully equipped and formid-
able in the panoply of rhight. Rather are they the
slow evolution of a big idea in the mind of a genius to
which has been brought the propelling force of vigorous
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Charles Pathe.
personalities, strong wills and generally a high standard of
commercial ethics. In all the history of business there is
no more remarkable growth than that shown by the motion
picture industry. Realizing that today it is the fifth in
importance of all the great businesses of the United States,^
it is hard for one to reconcile himself with the fact that
some twenty years ago there was no picture business — ■
merely an Idea, that Drama, Opera and Comedy sat all
powerful and apparently inviolate on the throne of the
Speaking Stage and that the man who would have prophesied
that they must yield supremacy to the long rolls of cel-
luloid film and the flashing of rays of light upon a snowy
screen would have been looked upon as a fool or a dreamer.
But Genius gives Vision or the sons of men would today be
living the life of the Troglodytes of past ages. Let us then
concede that the pioneers of the World's greatest amuse-
ment were geniuses and men of \'ision.
The photodramas we see today are built upon no greater
romance than the rise of the house of Pathe, the great in-
ternational business with factories, studios and selling or-
ganizations in all parts of the globe, yet only about twenty
years ago it was founded by four brothers, who each con-
tributed his whole capital of 2,300 francs apiece — less than
$500, for each, and less than $2,000 for all, and after only
three weeks two of them, horrified by their own rashness,
withdrew, taking their money with them! Today Emile and
Charles Pathe, the two to whom was given Vision and who
remained, are drawing $100,000 apiece per year in salaries
alone, besides their great profits from the business!
Harking back to those early days we find Charles Pathe
with two of those primitive machines where one was privileg-
ed by depositing a coin to see a succession of tiny photos
tumbling over one another, and giving the effect of life
action. The original idea had been our own Edison's, and
Mr. Pathe was the one man in Europe to recognize that
there was the germ of great things. In a tiny store he
placed these machines on view and quickly saw that it was
profitable. There were no changes of program in these ma-
chines— and but one picture to each. Mr. Pathe saw that
to make his patrons come back again and again it was
necessary to provide new pictures. Then and there was
born the modern film evrhange idea, for he purchased
twenty machines, placed them in twenty different towns, and
switched his pictures in weekly rotation.
From his profits he secured Lumiere's motion picture
camera, then just completed, and began to take his own
pictures, ten or fifteen feet at a time. His wife feeding
chickens, a railroad train entering a station, a man running,
sheep grazing; these were his early subjects. The idea of
projecting these strips of film into the screen helped the
infant industry tremendously. Mr. Pathe took his fragmen-
tary films in his pockets to London, Berlin, Rome, traveling
third-class because of his limited means, and sold them there.
Gradually his films lengthened and his markets increased,
but for some time he was his own cameraman, shipping clerk,
manufacturer, salesman, and demonstrator.
One day the idea came to him that a story could be
worked out upon the screen — that such film stories would
possess a wider appeal than the bare facts of every-day
life which he had been filming. He hired Max Linder, then
an actor, limp of purse, at $4 a day to work in comedies,
and Louis J. Gasnier, a stage manager and play producer
of Paris, to direct the taking of these pictures. Here was
born the photoplay of today and from this beginning have
come the "Cabirias," "The Births of a Nation," etc., with their
universal appeal and gripping power. Max Linder, still con-
sidered by many critics the greatest comedian of the screen,
up to the time of the war was drawing $70,000 per year,
a colossal figure for France. Louis J. Gasnier, the first
Pathe director, is today general manager and vice-president
of the vast Pathe American interests.
A wise man has said we cannot stand still — we must either
progress or deteriorate. The house of Pathe through all
the years has not retreated, but has consistently kept at
the head of the procession. The one-room factory of twenty
years ago today is represented by a 14,000,000 franc factory
in Joinville, France, with sisters in Montreuil, and other
places; by others in England and the United States, the open-
air platform where the first plays were staged was the
ancestor of huge modern studios in France, the United
States, England and India; the selling force of one man who
carried his tiny films in his pocket is today represented by
scores of ofiices and exchanges in all parts of the world,
there being nearly forty in the United States alone; the
news film which even today in the face of wide competition
is associated in the minds of most people with the "Pathe
Weekly," the first to be made, has a lusty family in the
Pathe News in the United States, The Pathe Gazette in
Great Britain, the Pathe Journal in France, the Pathe
Giornale in Italy, and another with an unpronounceable name
in Russia.
It is truly good for one's own inspiration's sake when
looking at a Pathe Gold Rooster play, the name by which
the best films of the Pathe product are known, to remem-
ber the busy man who was not too busy to have Vision,
tramping tlie broad highways with his camera some twenty
years ago!
VIOLA DANA IN "THE INNOCENCE OF RUTH."
Viola Dana, the dainty little Edison artist, will at last
have in the Kleine-Edison feature, "The Innocence of Ruth,"
the chance she has been seeking for a long time; an oppor-
tunity to do a bit of dancing. For if there is one thing
that this little lady can do delightfully, it is to dance. She
excels at the classic dance and seems to catch in her lithesome
body the very spirit of perfume-scented spring and care-
free child days. In it, her spontaneous girlishness, which
has endeared her to many on the screen, finds freest and
prettiest expression. Yet this little miss does not frown
upon the ballroom dance like many who love the classic
steps. In fact, did the screen let you hear her voice, you
could hear in this play audible sniffles from a cold which
she caught at the Boston Exhibitors' Ball from dancing too
much. Miss Dana was taught to dance by a famous danseuse,
now retired. She has won a number of prizes for excelling
in ballrpom dances. In the feature, "The Innocence of
Ruth," she ranges over some four or five different dances.
REVISE YOUR MAIL LIST.
F. F. Latta, president and treasurer of the Cozy Company,
operating the Cozy, Princess and Lyric theaters of Austin,
Minn., hands this bit of timely advice to manufacturers:
"Why don't the producers revise their mailing lists? There
is delivered to us each week bundles of matter addressed
to houses that have been out of business for five or six years,
and if this condition prevails throughout the country, which
no doubt it does, it must mean tons of matter each week
wasted, to say nothing of the labor and expense of postage."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
World Film Productions
Will Open the Year With a Number of Noteworthy Subjects.
THE first month of the new year finds the World
Film Corporation and its staff of directors, players
and scenic artists engaged upon a group of feature
pictures that promise to be the most imposing of this or-
ganization's many productions.
Clara Kimball Young, prominent among photoplay stars,
is at work under the direction of Edwin August in a Russian
five-part drama dealing with revolutionary plots and coun-
terplots. Many of the exterior scenes were taken during
the recent big snow storm with exceptionally realistic efifects.
Particular enthusiasm was aroused among the heads of the
organization by the successful staging of a scene depicting
the KishineiT massacre in which nearly a thousand people
appeared.
Director Chautard and a company headed by Frances Nel-
son, June Elvidge and Douglas MacLean are producing the
filmed version of Jules Eckert Goodman's remarkable play,
"The Point of View." The pictorial adaptation by Emmett
Campbell Hall maintains only the thread of the original play
and builds it into a powerfully dramatic story. Miss Nelson
has the most important part in which she has yet appeared
under the World Film banner, and Miss Elvidge, too, is ex-
pected to win new laurels through her skillful performance
of the important role in which she is cast.
George Beban's original story of life in pastoral France
and in the Parisian studios and salons is rapidly nearing
completion under the masterly hand of Director Tourneur.
The man}- thousands of picture patrons who reveled in
Beban's marvelous characterization in "An Alien" will soon
see this noted character actor in a role that gives him the
greatest opportunities of his stage and screen career.
Miss Kitty Gordon, the statuesque queen of musical fame,
is progressing rapidly with her first film venture at the
Paragon studio under the direction of Frank Crane. This
picture, an adaptation of H. C. Phillips' noted novel "As in
a Looking Glass," afifords Miss Gordon the opportunitj' to
wear a marvelous array of gorgeous gowns and to display
every phase of her dramatic talent.
Holbrook Blinn, Director Barry O'Neill and the company
producing "Life's Whirlpool." an adaptation of Frank Nor-
ris' great .American novel, "McTeague," have returned from
the south with every foot of the picture completed. It is
being cut and assembled for immediate release. Private
showings have convinced Lewis J. Selznick and the other
heads of the World Film Corporation that in "Life's Whirl-
pool" they have the most gripping picture yet produced at
their studio.
Director Oscar Eagle and his star, Robert Warwick, have
nearly completed the final interior scenes of the five-part
filmed version of Henry Russell Miller's successful novel.
"The Ambition of Mark Truitt." The title for this picture
has been a much-discussed matter in the World Film offices,
but a final decision has been reached on "The Quest
Eternal."
WALTER MACNAMARA REJOINS UNIVERSAL.
When the papers announced recently that Jane Gail, the
talented and popular English star, had returned from Eng-
land and the zone of Zeppelins and rejoined her old part-
ner. Matt Moore, at the Imp studios, the Universal Film
Manufacturing Company received many congratulatory let-
ters from exhibitors who were exceedingly happy that the
comedy pair was back in harness again for the tjniversal.
But "old home week" is going on right along at the Imp
studio, as Walter Macnamara, author of "Traffic in Souls,"
and other photoplays which have gained wide and extensive
popularity, has come back, and will be associate director
and script writer for the Matt Moore-Jane Gail Imp comedy
company. The English trio has already started operations
at thenew studio at Leonia, and their "first releases will be
made in January.
MOSS SENDS THE "ONE DAY" PLAYERS SOUTH.
The players appearing in the B. S. Moss screen production
of "One Day," a sequel to Elinor Glyn's "Three Weeks." left
New York last Saturday, December 25, aboard "The Citv
of Montgomery," with Savannah as their destination.
In addition to Jeanne Iver, the star of the organization.
Director General Hal Clarendon and Head Cameraman H.
M. Dean and the supporting company, there were in evidence
the technical director and his staff, assistant cameramen,
property men and electricians, making in all a total of forty-
two for which passage was booked.
Gardner Hunting With Wharton
ONE item of news that will be received widely with
interest, not only by members of the motion picture
fraternity of New York and of the country at large,
but also by the followers of the writers' craft and by readers
of the magazines all over America, is the announcement made
this week that Wharton Incorporated have secured the ser-
vices of Gardner Hunt-
ing, writer, editor and
scenarioist, whom they
have put in charge of
their scenario depart-
ment.
Mr. Hunting has
many friends, both
among the men and wo-
men who are making
the literature and the
pictures of this country
to-day, and those who
are enjoying both. His
stories, especially those
for and about boys, are
known wherever the
leading periodicals find
their way to home fire-
sides, and. though he is
a comparatively .new re-
cruit to the motion pic-
ture world, he needs
no other introduction
than a mention of his
name, to be sure
of a warm welcome.
Some great plans are brewing in that model plant of the
Whartons at tlie foot of Lake Cayuga. Feature pictures
from tlie popular novels of Fred Jackson, from the Broad-
way and country-wide stage-successes of the Shuberts, as
well as some original and unique things, with which the
name of Wharton is becoming syonymous, are to follow
the Wallingford and Elaine series. Clyde Fitch's "The
City" and the never-to-be-forgotten "Hazel Kirke" are
among the earliest of the good things to make their appear-
ance for this early winter season. Fred Jackson's "Red
Robin," an amazing story of a secondary personality, will
soon be picturized. Mr. Hunting has just finished another
scenario based on Mr. Jackson's famous Lloyd Demarest
stories, and is putting the finishing touches on a remarkable
snow-picture of Leo Wharton's own original authorship,
which will probably be released under the title "A Tragedy
of the Snows."
Mr. Hunting was for several years editor of People's
Magazine, of Street & Smith's list, and has staunch friends
on the staff of that popular publishing house, as well as
among the multitude of writers for their periodicals. His
books are being featured among the Christmas offerings in
the great stores, and many of their readers will soon be
looking forward to the things in his pictures of which they
have grown fond in his stories. There is many a man
among the scenario writers and editors as well as the editors
of the craft's own periodicals who will extend a cordial
hand to him and wish him good luck in his new under-
taking.
Gardner Hunting
SCREENERS HOLD CHRISTMAS TREE.
A hundred members of the Screen Club gathered about a
big tree in the parlors of the clubhouse on the evening of
Tuesday, December 21. King Baggot was chairman of the
committee that had arranged the plans for a "get-together."
President Billy Quirk acted as Santa Claus and saw to it
that every Screener got at least one Christmas present. The
fatherly advice that accompanied each token was the cause
of a steady flow of laughter. Later there was a spread down-
stairs. There were songs by Bruce Weyman. whose "Man-
dalay" and "Mother of Mine" were applauded long; Sam
Ryan, who, with his Irish songs, kept the crowd in high
humor; Joe Phillips. Harry Benham and Georgio Majeroni.
Sidney Bracy and William McKenna accompanied at the
piano. It was entertainment of the best.
PANTAGES BOOKS "RED CIRCLE."
B. E. Loper, manager of Pathe's Los Angeles office, wires
under date of December 17 that Alex. Pantages after view-
ing competitive serials booked Pathe's "Red Circle" for Los
Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma. Mr.
Loper wears a broad smile, for Mr. Pantages' judgment
counts for a lot in his territory.
January 1. 1916
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57
Metro Pictures in 19l6
Announcement of Plans Includes "Survival of the Fittest"
Predicts President Rowland.
THE year 1916 is to be by far the most important year
in the history of the development of motion pictures,
and it is to be a year of the survival of the fittest."
This is the prediction of President Richard A. Rowland of
the Metro Pictures Corporation.
Metro has laid its plan definitely for the coming year,
which includes many additions and improvements to its
present service. It announces, as its permanent list of stars
under long time contracts, Francis X. Bushman, Beverly
Bayne, Mme. Petrova, Ethel Barrymore, Mary Miles Minter,
Hamilton Revelle, Valli Valli, Martha Hedman, Mabel Talia-
ferro, Edmund Breese, Emmy Wehlen, Marguerite Snow,
Julius Steger, Lionel Barrymore and Grace Valentine.
A decided innovation for Metro will be a series of four-
teen pictures, two reels in length, in which Francis X. Bush-
man will be the star, and Beverly Bayne is to be featured
with him. Each one of these pictures will be complete in
themselves, but they will constitute a completed long story
when they have all been shown. The stories are unusual in
character, vital in plot, and they will present some new ideas
in picture making. A celebrated author has completed the
series. Special campaigns have been outlined and will be
conducted in behalf of the Bushman-Bayne series, and in
connection with two other special series of two-reel subjects
in which two distinguished women stars will be featured.
Production of Metro wonderplays will be carried on almost
exclusively in the East, although the Quality Pictures Cor-
poration will continue to hold its Los Angeles studio in
readiness in case of need. Metro now has studios at No. 3
West Sixty-first street. New York City, where the Rolfe
Photoplays Inc., under the general management of Maxwell
Karger, and Columbia Pictures Corporation under the gen-
eral management of Charles Maddock, have been making
pictures during the past six months; a studio in Fort Lee,
N. J.; the Popular Plays and Players studio, at No. 238 West
Thirty-fifth street; as well as the largest studio in the world
under glass, and another local studio will be added to the
list before March.
While special stress will be laid on the making of five-reel
feature subjects, there will also be one-reel comedies and two-
reel subjects, in which the foremost Metro stars will ap-
pear. Metro's aim for the New Year is to make the best
pictures possible, with consistent quality the watchword.
Tlie list of Metro productions for the year include a large
number of original scenarios in addition to adaptations from
famous, plaj's and books already purchased by the scenario
department. Vital, dramas that are clean and tremendously
interesting, stories with continuity, and power rather than
"punch," are in a general way, the sort of productions that
may be expected.- The classics have been drawn upon for
eight of the summer productions.
"Metro looks forward." said President Richard A. Rowland,
in speaking of the coming months, "to a great year, because
Metro enthusiasm, Metro spirit and Metro ability is concen-
trated as never before, on the making of good pictures.
MAURICE CYTRON JOINS HORSLEY.
Maurice Cytron has joined David Horsley's staflf of assist-
ant directors and has been assigned to Director Bowman's
company, now producing "The Bait," which is to be the first
Horsley-Mutual Masterpicture, de luxe edition, release. He
was associated with Mr. Bowman when the latter was di-
recting plays starring Francis Bushman at the Quality
studios.
Mr. Cytron's first work in motion pictures was with the
Lubin company in Arizona as assistant director to Romaine
Fielding, who was producing western dramas. This was six
years ago. Later he was with Selig at Los Angeles as as-
sistant to Burton L. King. A six months' engagement with
the Eclair company at Fort Lee, N. J., was followed by a
contract with Essanay and then the Quality company.
SYDNEY MASON TO BE FEATURED.
Because of his good work in Rialto Star Features on the
Mutual Program, the Gaumont Company will feature Sydney
Mason with Miss Marguerite Courtot in the Mutual Master-
picture Company to be directed by Henry J. Vernot, at Jack-
sonville, Fla. Before appearing upon the screen, Mr. Mason
supported Blanche Walsh and Lillian Langtry. His last
legitimate work was for Cohan and Harris in "Get-Rich-
Quick Wallingford."
Frank Mayo
FR.\NK M.A.YO, who is featured in "The Red Circle,"
the serial detective photoplay produced by Balboa and
released by Pathe, is the third actor of that name to
come before the theatergoing public prominently. His grand-
father, Frank Mayo,
one of the foremost
American actors of a
generation ago, is still
remembered for h i s
sterling characteriza-
tions in ''Davy
Crockett" and "Pud-
din' Head Wilson."
However, the pres-
ent bearer of the name
does not seek approval
for the achievements of
his distinguished an-
cestor. He stands on
his own footing as a
player, and as such he
will surely measure up
well alongside the
Mayo family traditions.
Although American
born, Americans do not
yet know much of this
young man, for the
greater part of his
professional life has
been spent abroad.
Frank Mayo III was born in New York twenty-nine years
ago. He played in his grandfather's companies as a child
and was on the train with him when he died. He has been
with the Horkheimer Brothers ever since.
Frank Mayo.
TIPPETT PLEASED WITH UNIVERSAL CITY.
That despite pictures he had seen and accounts he had read
concerning the Universal's Pacific Coast studio he had abso-
lutely no conception of its size and completeness, is the
substance of remarks made by John D. Tippett, managing
director of the Trans-Atlantic Film Company of England,
after having been conducted through the LIniversal City stu-
dios the day after his arrival on the Pacific Coast by H. O.
Davis, vice-president and general manager.
As head of the European branch of the Universal Film
Company Mr. Tippett went west while on a trip to the
United States to see for himself just what the home of
Universal Films is really like.
"I have often wondered," he remarked, "how it is that the
Universal films I have seen are so well done from the stand-
point of casting and local color. Now it is quite plain to me.
It could not be otherwise. With the hundreds of actors at
the big studio from whom to choose the desired type, and
•with a stafiE of technical men at the beck and call of direc-
tors who need toreign sets, it is easily to understand how
they are so nearly perfect. It is wonderful, and I only wish
I were able to take back with me some idea of it to my friends
in the industry in England."
Mr. Tippett sailed for England on Wednesday, December
22.
NEW VITAGRAPH OUTDOOR STUDIO.
Here is a panorama view of the new studio of the Vitagraph
Company at Hollywood. Cal., showing the open air stage
where it is posible to take as many as twelve different pic-
tures at the same time. The buildings in the distance near--
New Vitagraph Outdoor Studio, Hollywood, Cal.
ing completion are to be used for the mechanical depart-
ments of the industry. The property of the Vitagraph Com-
pany covers several acres, and the surrounding property-
provides scenes for thrilling rides and prairie scenes.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
The New News Reel
Big Four Branches Active in Behalf of Hearst- Vitagraph
News Pictorial.
FOLLOWING the announcement that the new Hearst-
Vitagraph News Pictorial would be released through
the V-L-S-E, representatives of that organization made
a very quick and effective canvass of the field, with the re-
sult that this news feature will have as wide a distribution
from its inception as any film of like character has ever
obtained. .
The first release will be on January 4th. There will be
two releases each week thereafter, on Tuesday and Friday.
Each release will consist of approximately one thousand feet
of film. Eight hundred feet of this film will be devoted to
national and international subjects, the other two hundred
will have to do with the local news of the particular zone
in which it is displayed. In addition to this, there will be
"extras," such as newspapers issue. This means that when
some great, important national or international happening
occurs, the motion picture narrative of it will be rushed to
those exhibitors who are regular users of this service. With
this special will go proper publication, advertising, and
proper lobby and outdoor posters.
With all the pictures, there will be issued a one-sheet
poster, and a set of five original photographs, 11x14, with
printed captions illustrating scenes from the reel.
As has been indicated in the announcements for this pic-
torial, it will be extensively advertised in all of the Hearst
magazines and newspapers, covering as they do, every sec-
tion of the country. The first advertisement for the pictures
appeared in the Hearst papers of Sunday, December 26th.
It ocupied a full page. Quarter-page advertisements are
scheduled to appear daily thereafter.
In addition to these advertisements, the Hearst papers
will print once a month, a list of all exhibitors in their re-
spective territories, showing the Hearst-Vitagraph News
Pictorial. This will be afterwards distributed in a handy
booklet memorandum form, which is an innovation that it is
thought will be welcomed by both the trade and the public,
for the reason that the great difficulty in advertising of such
features in the past, has been to inform the public where
these might be seen.
The first release will be issued from New York. After the
system of distribution has been effected, releases will be
made ffom Chicago and from San Francisco as well, each
containing eight hundred feet of the same material which
makes up the New York release, and two hundred feet of
subjects of interest primarily to the particular sections of
the country in which those cities are located.
Among the many novelties which have been introduced for
this service in addition to the cartoons by Tom Powers
and the exceptional fashion pictures which are to be run,
will be a human interest department in which will be shown
studies of men and women prominent in the public life.
The editing of this news service is under the direction of
Ray Hall, who has his headquarters at the Vitagraph plant •
in Brooklyn. Mr. Hall for many years, was in the general
news service field, including such organizations as the United
Press and the International News Service, and was formerly
editor of the Hearst-Selig News Pictorial.
Fatty and Mabel Booked East
With Minta Durfee, Al St. John and Others They Will Start
From Los Angeles Day After Christmas.
THE new Eastern Keystone company, under the direc-
tion of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, will start from Los
Angeles for New York on December 26. The cele-
brated Mabel Normand is the star, and prominent among
the principals are Minta Durfee and Al St. John. The com-
pany, while possibly making a few stands en route to film
scenic views, expect to arrive in New York on New Year's
Day or soon thereafter. They will probably use Fort Lee
studios, but their work will not be confined to this city, as
they will handle a good many locations in various parts of
the East.
This will be "Our Mabel's first Eastern film takisg in
three or four years. She is delighted at the prospect. While
an Atlanta girl, Miss Normand's mother and sister live in
New York and there will be a joyful family reunion about
the first of the year.
WIFE OF GAUMONT ACTOR DEAD.
Mrs. Phin Nares, wife of a member of Gaumont's Casino
Star Comedy Stock Company, expired December 20. She
had herself occasionally appeared in Casino productions with
her husband.
Reducing Fire Hazard in Exchanges
Ludwig Diller, President Atlas Film Trading Company,
Draws Conclusions from Recent Blaze.
Editor. Moving Picture World:
We ask your particular attention to the facts that developed
in our recent fire at our office, at Atlas Film Trading Company,
at 1600 Broadway. There were many peculiarities developed
which we believe to be of great interest to the motion picture
trade in general, as these facts seem to lessen the hazards of
handling and storing film. The Mecca Building is one of the
modern fireproof office buildings having a fireproof floor but a
wood top floor. Aside from this "wood flooring there is no com-
bustible material except window frames in the building. The
building is also equipped with a high-pressure sprinkler
system.
We have a small rewinding room for two operators, and this
room contains three sprinkler heads. Our film was contained
in old fashioned metal cabinets, but each reel was also in a
tight tin can. At the time of the fire practically all of the
reels were in the cabinets. There were, however, on the floor
of the room several tin cans containing film. On top of these
tin cans were three reels of film that had just been returned
from one of the theaters, and unfortunately they were not in
any receptacle whatever.
Our film examiner was working on a four-reel feature, one
reel of which was on the rewinder: the three other reels were
laying around on the table and were not in tin cans. Aside
from the seven reels mentioned by us, no film was exposed
in the room other than mentioned above. A few features were
on the floor in tin cans, the balance of the film approximately
one hundred to one hundred and twenty-five reels .being In
metal cabinets in tin cans. The Are itself apparently started
from defective wiring or a short circuit on the rewinding table,
.and it was but an instant before the reels on the rewinder were
in a mass of flame which within a very few seconds ignited
the additional three reels on the table. The heat from this
blaze was intense enough within a short time, possibly thirty
seconds, to melt a sprinkler head and start the water.
Within a short period, I should say approximately a minute,
the three reels lying on the floor that were not in tin cans
also ignited, exploding or opening up two more sprinkler heads.
At or about this time everybody left the office and the door was
closed so that it was impossible to know what the further ac-
tion of the fire was until the fire department had done its
work. As soon as we were permitted in our office again we
found the following conditions prevailed:
The fllm in the tin cans on the floor was unburned and the
heat had not been of sufficient magnitude to soften the emul-
sion and there was no evidence of fire. The cans were, how-
ever, half full of water. Upon opening the metal cabinets we
found that 90 per cent, of this fllm was perfectly dry and
only such cans as had loose lids contained any water what-
ever. The paint on the outside of one metal cabinet was badly
burned and blistered and the heat ^vas intense enough to blis-
ter and burn the paint on the mside of the cabinet, but the
reels of fllm adjacent to this side of the cabinet were Intact.
Fortunately these reels were not in direct contact with the
side of the cabinet, there being at least the space of an Inch
between the metal side and the tin can. The fact that the
heat from the burning of the seven reels was not sufficient
to either Ignite the other fllm or melt the tin cans or do any
other damage to the fllm contained in these cans we believe
due to the fact that the act of the sprinkler system in the
room was not Instantaneous and the volume of the water
spread into the room so great that the temperature was kept
in almost a normal condition.
If this is not the case there is no "way of explaining why
the emulsion of the film was not softened. We also call your
attention to the fact that the fire department upon arrival
dumped a great deal of water into the room from the sprink-
ler system. Our great damage and loss was not occasioned by
tire, but by water, as the office was wrecked. The film, how-
ever, was considerably damaged in its removal from the cabi-
nets to the street, everything being wet and also the extra
precaution taken by the fire department preventing the igni-
tion of the film during its removal. This course consisted
of dipping the reels in a bucket of water until they became
rather damp.
The lesson to the trade from this fire we believe to be
somewhat along this line: First, the fool-proof rewinding
table with electrical connections so made and the lights so
arranged that It is Impossible for the fllm ever to come In
direct contact with a wire. Second, that there should always
be a minimum amount of film exposed on the operator's table
in a rewinding room and that such film should at all times
be contained in tin cans. Third, that an adequate sprinkler
system will control the floor and prevent the spreading of
the same to film contained In other cabinets or vaults, provided
they are properly sealed In tin cans. These facts are con-
siderably different from the requirements demanded by the
various fire departments throughout the country. And if they
can be established as true 90 per cent, of the film man's trouble
in the storing and handling of motion picture fllm may be
eliminated In the future.
LUDWIG DILLER,
President Atlas Trading Company.
January 1, 1916
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59
The Motion Picture Exhibitor
Herrington Is Hopeful
League Matters Are "Looking Up" — Meeting of National
Executive Committee — New Year's Resolutions Recom-
mended by the President.
THE activities of President Herrington, of the National
League, have taken him into Ohio recently, where
the progress of the league is reported as most grati-
fying. Mr. Herrington says Ohio is a model state organiza-
tion. It not only has the largest, but also the most active
membership. The organized exhibitors of Ohio will con-
tinue their uncompromising fight against censorship of any
and every kind. They do not believe that the moving pic-
ture men are in need of segregation like a lot of lepers who
have to be e.xamined and pronounced whole before they are
allowed to mingle with the rest of society.
A meeting of the National Executive Committee of the
league will be held in Chicago in the first week of the New
Year. It is expected that the committee will decide upon the
place and time of the next national convention of the league.
A lively contest is anticipated. Chicago, Pittsburgh, De-
troit and New York have friends in the committee and it
is very probable that one of the cities here named will be
the choice of the committee.
President Herrington has issued a characteristic New
Year's greeting to all exhibitors and especially to members
of the league. First in the list of New Year resolutions
suggested by Mr. Herrington is this one: "I hereby re-
sove that it is to my best interest to see a LInited Exhibitor's
League to protect our business and therefore I will make
application for membership at once."
Another very sensible resolution recommended by Her-
rington is this: "I will not refer to a man in the same
business as 'my opposition.' In the future I will greet him
as a fellow-exhibitor, recognizing the fact that he has as
much right in the business as I have.
Here are the other resolutions:
Third — I will do everything within reason to work in har-
mony with him, knowing only too well, as taught by past
history, that what I do to injure or undermine his business
will also iniure or ruin my own business.
Fourth — That in the future I will not speak of a fellow ex-
hibitor as a Greek, or a Jew, or an Irishman, or from any
other view with hatred, but will look at him as a brother ex-
hibitor, knowing that when our enemies, political or other-
wise, attack us, whether it be in the form of adverse legisla-
tion or unjust ta.xation, they never refer to our nationality.
They attack us as motion picture exhibitors, and it is to our
advantage as exhibitors to combine our forces into one unit-
ed organzition to meet and defeat the common enemy.
Now, as president of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
of America, I appeal to you to join that organization, and
if the League is not what you think it should be, come in and
help us make it what it ought to be.
I hope to hear of the adoption of the above resolutions by
the thousands of exhibitors throughout this continent.
With best wishes for a successful future and with compli-
ments of the season to yon all.
F. J. HERRINGTON, President.
Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of America.
in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas, in the
order named. Persons interested should correspond with
James Delves, national secretary, 201 Apollo Building, 238
Fourth avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
OKLAHOMANS PLAN TRIP FOR MR. HERRINGTON.
In all probability National President F. J. Herrington will
be present at the next annual meeting of the M. P. E. L. of
A. of Oklahoma, which is due to take place February 11 and
12, 1916. Morris Lowenstein, secretary of the Oklahoma
State League, recently wrote to L. W. Brophy of Muskogee,
Oklahoma, who is a member of the National E.xecutive
Board, requesting that he personally take up the matter with
President Herrington regarding his coming to Oklahoma.
Mr. Brophy states that he will do so at the meeting of the
Executive Board, which takes place January 5 at the La Salle
Hotel, Chicago. Not only is it planned to have Mr. Her-
rington visit Oklahoma, but an effort is being made to
arrange a Western circuit or tour for him, which will take
OKLAHOMANS IN SUNDAY OPENING FIGHT.
The M. P. E. L. of A., Oklahoma State Branch No. 23,
through its secretary, Morris Lowenstein, has arranged for
counsel to look after the case of the State vs. Smith, an
employee of the Yale Theater Company, at Vinita, Okla-
homa. Smith, the cashier and manager, and James Looney,
the operator of the Grand theater, Vinita, Okla., were charged
with operating a theater on Sunday. The exhibitors were
represented by an able attorney, J. W. Thompson. The case
was tried in the County Court and was a victory for the
theater men, this being their first victory on Sunday closing,
in a court of record, in the State. They won on every point.
This was in July. It is now rumored that the opposition has
filed an appeal in the Supreme Court. The league has re-
tained eminent counsel to look after the case in the Supreme
Court, should it be pushed.
Ann Murdock
ANN Murdock, little star of "Captain Jinks of the Horse
Marines," Essanav's film version of Clyde Fitch's bril-
liant comedy, arrived at the studio and immediately
went on the floor with the picture in production. The young
actress, prominent in the dramatic firmament is ridiculously
young to hold such a place. Five years ago she finished her
studies a t a boarding
school in Philadelphia.
(Boarding school is
used at the star's re-
quest.) She insisted it
wasn't a finishing
school, "just a plain,
everyday boarding
school." In June of that
year, any ideas she may
have had regarding a
stage sareer were most
certainly nebulous. But
the following Septem-
ber found her starring
in "The Call of the
North," in New York, a
hastily arranged and
pro duced offering o f
Henry B. Harris. Un-
der the Harris banner,
the little lady appeared
from time to time in
such short-lived things
as "The Noble Span-
iard."
Two years ago
Charles Frohman of-
fered her a contract
which she accepted, and
she is still with him on the stage. Her first Frohman play
was "The Beautiful Adventure," a translation from the French
in which she scored heavily. Then she appeared in "A Cele-
brated Case." After another successful run, she created the
role of the bride in "Excuse Me."
Miss Murdock's age may be left to the guesses of anyone
who cares to pass the time that way.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you," she said. "And
besides, I don't see what difference it makes to the people
who see me."
But she is the youngest star, "the baby star" of Frohman's
aggregation, and the most youthful he ever had. Her theory
and recipe for success is "Work." In "Captain Jinks of the
Horse Marines," she plays the part of Trentoni. the prima
donna. Richard C. Travers plays opposite her in the title
role.
Ann Murdock.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Judge Butler, of Denver, Upholds "The Birth of a Nation."
HOLDING that if any race had any right to complain of
the showing of "The Birth of a Nation," at the Tabor
Grand Opera House, in Denver, Judge Charles C. Butler,
of the third division of the District Court, recently sustained
the application of the managers of the show for an injunc-
tion again Commissioner of Safety Nisbet, the chief of
police, and all those acting under them from interfering
with the presentation in that cit Judge Butler, however,
in his decision stated that we would leave the matter open
so that should occasion arise at any time which showed that
an injunction would be necessary, the application could be
renewed.
The lawyers representing the city attorney's office, re-
served the usual exception so that they could have the mat-
ter reviewed in the Supreme Court, if they should so de-
cide.
Judge Butler reviewed the case at length. He said he had
attended the show on Monday night, December 13, at the
request of the counsel for both sides.
I observed the picture thoughtfully, said Judge Butler. I have even
reviewed the history of the times again since the beginning of this
trial.
And, all in all, I am of the opinion that the attorneys have over-
looked the real facts vfith regard to who has a right to complain of
this picture, if we are to judge by those who are placed in a bad light
In the picture.
I think that, without exception, throughout the play the white race
Is placed in the most despicable position.
They were the leaders in every act of lawlessneess that was shown
on the screen and the negroes were merely used as their tools.
Wherever the negro of the South did vicious acts such as are de-
picted in the picture complained of, it is evident from the picture itself
that they were not to blame.
The scenes depicted are of more than fifty years ago. No one now
connects the present white man or the present negro with those times.
Two generations have passed. From my view of the picture none
but a degenerate of any race would come from viewing that picture and
start a riot or other trouble.
If we should suppress a picture or show because it had vicious
characters we would have to suppress nearly all plays.
The courts should not interfere with the advancement of art on the
stage or elsewhere, so long as there is nothing obscene or dangerous
^ the citzenship of the community.
Rumors in Chicago on Big Matters.
The presence in Chicago last week, at the same time, of
David Wark Griffiths, .'\dolph Zukor, Carl Laemmle and
Louis J. Selznick, gave rise to many rumors, some of them
ridiculous and others startling.
One of the latter type was sent on the wing by the fact
that Mr. Zukor and Mr. Griffith held two private confer-
ences, about which they would reveal nothing. This rumor
was to the effect that Mr. Griffith had resigned from the
Triangle forces and that Mr. Zukor was exercising his most
persuasive powers to induce him to join hands with Famous
Players.
Another rumor went the rounds that several of the big
interests were making soundings for consolidation, but none
of the principals would shed any light on the matter.
It is safe to class all that has been said about the con-
temporaneous visit of these men as mere rumor,' for no
one is qualified to state that it happened by chance or was
the result of prearrangement.
Mr. Zukor gave out that he was here to arrange plans
for his organization for the coming year: Mr. Selznick
stated that it was essential to the future of moving pictures
that they should be distributed through the same channel;
Mr. Laemmle said a little about the Bluebird product re-
ferred to in my last letter, and Mr. Griffith said nothing,
except that he had merely stopped over for a few hours, on
his way from New York to his Los Angeles studio.
Billie Burke, Chicago Tribune Star.
Miss Billie Burke is under contract with the Chicago
Sunday Tribune as the star of that paper's next moving pic-
ture serial. She has been engaged for thirty weeks at $120,-
000. $50,000 of which has already been paid her, and the re-
mainder will be drawn in weekly installments of $2,333.33
e-yery Saturday.
Miss Burke has been secured under a special arrangement
with her husband, Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. The photoplay in
which she will star is a drama of adventure, by Rupert
Hughes ahd his wife, Adelaide Manola Hughes. Mr. Hughes
is a well-known author and dramatic artist, and his wife is
also a distinguished writer and actress.
The serial will be produced by George Kleine in his New
York studios, and will comprise 20 parts, of two reels each.
An Eminently Unfair Minister Defeated in Bitter Attack
Against Pictures.
Frank J. McWilliams, owner of the Casino and the Strand
moving picture theaters in La Crosse, Wis., was arrested
recently on the charge of violating the Sunday closing law
in that city, the warrant being secured by the Rev. Joseph E.
Watson of the West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
It appears that the reverend gentleman has a special an-
tipathy to the presence of picture theaters in residence dis-
tricts of the city. He singled out the Strand as the especial
object of his wrath, because it is located but a few blocks
away from his church, but he had no charge to bring
against downtown houses which also violate the Sunday
blue law. He says he does not know that they are violating
the law.
In a sermon delivered in his church on Sunday, December
12, the Rev. Mr. Watson, in his abuse of moving pictures,
spoke in part as follows:
For e-xample look into the home of a certain family : they are liv-
ing comfortably ; they are paying their bills and are able to face the
world courageously. A picture show is established within easy reach
of their home. They attend, and attend until it becomes a habit; the
grocery bill begins to get behind a little ; wages do not seem to go as
far as they used to do ; they begin to blame the high cost of living and
the oppression of the r^c . in announcement of special
features at the picture show. Listen to the conversation ! "I wish we
had saved our- money ye f^ relay, sn we could go to this, but we can't
afford so much." They read the bill again. There is the gaily colored
billboard on the street. Listen ! "I really would like to see that."
There is a peep into the scanty purse and then the inevitable con-
clusion, "0, well, it's only a dime. I guess we can get along some
way," and they put in some more of their money to swell the stream
that is flowing into the rich coffers of the men higher up. More and
more that family feels the cramp of poverty. They reduce living ex-
penses ; the inadequate dinner pall is the result, a feeling of the need
of a stimulant ; then the saloon, and finally a drunkard's home and a
family of paupers. Who is responsible for the downfall of that family?
If the railroad magnate in his luxurious home has not paid a just com-
pensation for that man's labor, he ought to be rebuked and there ought
to be laws to regulate his powers to oppress. The saloon, of course. Is
an evil which ought not to be, but the responsibility for the beginning
of the chain of events that resulted in that family's undoing lies at
the door of the 10-cent institution between those two extremes, which
schooled them in extravagant and reckless spending.
It would be narrow-minded folly to assert that moving pictures, aa
such, are evil. They are used effectively in our educational institu-
tions. T'hey are a great success on our mission fields, but since the
theater, as a business enterprise has six days in the week in which to
operate legitimately, it has no right to desecrate the Christian Sabbath.
I have read many charges against moving pictures, but
Mr. Watson takes the palm for making one of the most sense-
less. It is a new thing to learn that moving pictures make
paupers and lead people to the saloon. I always thought
the contrary was true, but then I don't see with Mr. Wat-
son's eyes.
I am glad to state that Mr. McWilliams won his case
hands down. It only took the jury five minutes to return
a verdict in his favor.
What won the case was the proving of the fact that 10
per cent, of the net profits at the Strand, on Sundays, is
contributed to charity.
I wonder if Mr. Watson sets a limit on the amount which
any of his poor church members may contribute in alms.
I don't think it would worry him very rnuch if some zealot
exceeded his means in the matter of giving. How he hates
to think of the dimes and nickels that miss his poor box!
Chicago Film Brevities.
Tom Mix. Selig's writer, director and leading player of
wild western dramas, came into the city Tuesday, December
21, all the way from Las Vegas, N. M. Mr._ Mix was kept
busy durins the few days he spent here in receiving numerous
friends ancl in giving audiences to representatives of the
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city press, in whicli he received large space. Mr. Mix told
me that he will move his company of twenty players from
Las Vegas to Newhall, Cal., in the near future. He informed
me that he will engage in the production of features on a
larger scale in California than hitherto attempted. He will
soon produce the "Light of Western Stars," in five reels;
also "The Last of the Dewans" in five reels, both works by
the same author. Mr. Mix will write the scenario of these
photoplays himself. He spoke in glowing appreciation of
the great courtesy and kindness shown him by the officials
of the town of Las Vegas and the county of that name.
He was honored by being made a director of the Chamber
of Commerce in Las ^'egas; also deputy sheriff and honorary
captain of the local militia company. "The New Deputy,"
in two reels, to be released in the near future, was built by
Mr. Mix around the story of his military appointment as
captain. Mr. Mi.x left for California Wednesday evening,
December 22.
* * *
Robert R. Levy, president and treasurer of the Revelry
Theater Company, which controls the Revelry theater on
the West Side, has rented the 'Hippodrome, in Peoria, for
eight days, beginning December 26 and ending January 22,
for the showing of "The Battle Cry of Peace." The Hip-
podrome seats 1,750 people and the prevailing prices of ad-
mission were fixed at 25, 35 and 50 cents.
* * *
Watterson R. Rothacker, general manager of the Indus-
trial Moving Picture Company, arrived from liis trip to the
Coast last week. Mr. Rothacker advised me that it is not
true that he has taken over the United Photo-Plays Com-
pany's studio at Milwaukee and California avenues, as stated
in a brevity in my last letter. He states that he has used
this studio on a number of ocasions on a straight rental
basis, and that he intends to use it some more, pending the
time when his own studios will be ready for operation. "So
far as taking it over, outright or completely, I have no such
intention," said Mr. Rothacker.
» * *
Marshall Neilan, the well-known moving picture director
and actor, was in Chicago Monday, December 20, as the
guest of William N. Selig. president of the Selig Polyscope
Company. Mr. Neilan was en route from New York City to
Los Angeles, Cal., where he will resume his position as a
director with the Selig Company.
* * *
Samuel S. Hutchinson, president of the Signal Film Cor-
poration, which is producing "The Girl and the Game." has
taken out an accident insurance policy for $100,000 on Mis'!
Helen Holmes, the star of that serial. The scenario calls
for so many daring feats on the part of Miss Holmes that
Mr. Hutchinson deemed it wise from a business point of
view to have all risks covered.
* * *
The Prairie theater. Fifty-eighth street and Prairie avenue,
this city, has been completed by .Mfred Hamburger, and
will be opened on Christmas Day. Mr. Hamburger consid-
ers the Prairie one of the most beautiful on his circuit and
one of the best equipped for moving picture service.
* * *
English classes at the state normal school, Monmouth,
Ore., recently added moving pictures to the regular course
of studies. Twelve of George Kleine's features were rented
by the school, after an inspection of more than a hundred
reels. "Antony and Cleopatra" will be the first reel sub-
ject on the program, which also includes "Quo Vadis?"
"Julius Caesar," "Spartacus." "Othello." "The Vendetta," and
"The Last Days of Pompeii," etc.
* * *
It is gratifying to me to learn that the mail of Henry B.
Walthall has been largely increased lately by the receipt of
letters from literary and professional men, who congratulate
and thank him for his fine impersonation of Edgar Allen
Poe in Essanay's feature, "The Raven." These letters come
from all parts of the country and, no doubt, not only please
Mr. Walthall, but also strengthen him in his purpose to put
all the art that is in him at the service of the moving pic-
ture subjects in which he appears.
* * *
The .\scher Brothers opened their fine theater, the Colum-
bus, Sixty-third street and Ashland avenue, this city, on
Saturday, December 18. The Ascher Brothers justly con-
sider the Columbus one of the most beautiful in their long
chain of houses. Architect Newhouse says of the design
of the interior: "It has always been my aim while designing
theaters to avoid the trouble often found — too many useless
seats, due to the arrangement. I decided to substitute the
amphitheater arrangement for the seats and place the screen
in such a position as to afford a clear and direct view from
any seat in the auditorium. The use of the dome lighting
system, by which the management can burn 150 sixty-watt
lamps throughout the performance and keep the house well
lighted without afTecting the picture will meet with popular
favor."
* * *
"Thou Shalt Not Covet" is the title of a Selig Red Seal
Play to be released through V-L-S-E, Inc., on Monday, Feb-
ruary 7. This photodrama in five reels, written by James
Oliver Curwood, features Tyrone Power and Kathlyn Wil-
liams, supported by a carefully selected company of Selig
players, including Guy Oliver and Eugenie Besserer. Colin
Campbell was the director. The story deals with the temp-
tation of a man who loves his neighbor's wife, but finally
finds strength and reunites a loving couple. Among the
sensational episodes shown is the wreck of an ocean-going
liner at sea. The ship strikes a derelict, and a crowd of men,
women and children are seen struggling in the water. There
is also shown a battle between a Royal Bengal tiger and a
hyena, and Kathlyn Williams is seen struggling with an en-
raged leopard.
* * *
Film circles in Chicago were taken by surprise last week
when the announcement was made of the marriage of E. C.
Divine, president of the Strand Theater Company, and Mrs.
Helen Ferguson, daughter of Mrs. Alfred B. Eaton, of 1210
North State street. The bride has been assistant manager
at the Strand since it opened early last fall.
Judge Willis Brown, of the Juvenile Court of Salt Lake
City, LTtah, was arrested several days ago on the complaint
of L. A. Thompson, of this city, a former schoolmate, who
charged that Judge Brown had defrauded him out of $100.
Mr. Thompson stated that Judge Brown had sold him three
shares of stock in the Youth Photo Film Company some
time ago, and that the company had ceased paying dividends
on its stock when a picture showing Judge Brown and his
work in the Juvenile Court was withdrawn. Judge Brown
was arrested on the complaint of Thompson, but was re-
leased on bonds of $2,500. He has returned to his home in
-Salt Lake City for Christmas, and his trial has been set for
January 17. It is now stated that Mr. Thompson, after an
investigation, is satisfied with his stock, and agrees that he
may have acted too hastily in his charge against his old
friend. Ever since the first news of Judge Brown's arrest
came out, I have felt that injustice was being done him.
Since I first met Judge Willis Brown in the fall of 1910,
I have been much interested in his work among boys. He
was the originator of the "boy city" movement. That is, a
city that is wholly run by boys, with a boy mayor, hoy mem-
bers of the council, boy bankers, boy editors and reporters, a
boy postmaster, police boy, boy voters, etc., etc. I remember
that Wm. N. Selig, president of the Selig Polyscope Com-
pany, was so interested in Judge Brown's work that he made
a special production of "The Boy City," founded by Judge
Brown, near Charlevoix, Mich. That was in .September,
1910. and a full description of the films was given by me in
The Film Index, in the issue of November S, that year. From
that article I now quote the following tribute, which was
taken from the Salt Lake Herald of a previous date: "When
Judge Brown came here, children were being arraigned for
petty oflenses in the same dock with hardened criminals.
There was a cell in the filthy city jail marked 'for juveniles.'
Boys and girls were sent indiscriminately to the reform school
and branded for life as unfit for good association when they
were not essentially wicked or vicious; the per cent, of the
saved was infinitesimal; the permanently damned was awful.
This was the situation when Judge Brown came and began
his talks to the boys, and it takes no long memory to recall
how the boys rallied to his support, nor does it take any
acute observation to discover that the cigarette evil has been
almost entirely abolished among the boys of the community.
There have been no more cases where boys have been im-
prisoned with hardened criminals. The man who used to sell
cigarettes or liquor to boys has found it unprofitable as
well as dangerous; instead of regarding the law and courts
with terror the wayward youngsters have learned to know
the judge as a refuge when they are tempted, a friend when
they are in trouble, and to recognize their own obligation to
observe the law and enforce it. Waiving any question of
moral values, the Juvenile Court has been the best invest-
ment the city or state has ever made, and the returns are
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due to the judge who has managed it. Every principal in
the public schools has declared the value of the court under
Judge Brown's administration. Every man, woman and child
who has had occasion to see the workings of the court, knows
it is a powerful agency for the moral uplift of childhood
of the whole community." No man with such a record as
Judge Willis Brown can refer to, and with such mental and
moral fibre as I know him to possess, could make such a
lapse over a few paltry dollars paid for film stock. The
truth of the matter is, so many peope now-a-days are so
obsessed by the belief that there are millions in moving pic-
tures that they consider an investment of $100 or $300 will
inake them rich. I confidently look forward to the exculpa-
tion of Judge Willis Brown from all blame at the forth-
coming trial.
* * *
Wm. B. Wringer, who organized the Co-operative Film
Association in this city about four weeks ago, is being sought
for by twenty investors in that venture. Miss Alma Krueger,
of this city, who was appointed secretary of the association,
is being assisted by detectives to find the whereabouts of
Mr. Wringer, who has disappeared. Miss Krueger charges
that Wringer sold stock to twenty investors and collected
$100 from each. It was the understanding that each in-
vestor \;as to be a plaver stockholder and Miss Krueger was
cast for the leading role. It is understood that two films
were made, while the admiring households of the actors look-
ed on. Miss Krueger states that about $1,145 of the com-
pany's fund has not been accounted for. The office of the
company was at 17 South La Salle street, this city.
* * *
The management of the New Strand theater presented
Geraldine Farrar in "Temptation" for the week beginning
Sunday, December 26. The preceding week "The Old Home-
stead" had a popular run.
* ♦ *
"On the Fighting Line with the Germans," which has
shown to fine business at the Fine Arts, was moved to the
La Salle Opera House Sunday, December 26, replacing the
French war pictures at the latter house.
* * *
The Supreme Court of Illinois, one day last week, ruled
that the operation of moving picture shows within 200 feet
of a church constitutes "an annoyance to, and interference
with, religious worship." The case in which the ruling was
made was that of Frank Nahser against the city of Chi-
cago. Mr. Nahser was denied permission to operate a mov-
ing picture show near the First Presbyterian Church of
Hyde Park. The Supreme Court held that it is within police
powers to deny the permit.
* * *
In aid of the American-Examiner Christmas fund, Richard
C. Travers and Miss Ruth Stonehouse, assisted by a large
company of Essanay players, acted the leading parts in a
special production of "Brought Home," in the Louis XVI
ballroom of the Hotel Sherman, Thursday evening, December
23. The Crystal ballroom adjoining was thrown open to
accommodate the large gathering assembled, a special studio
having been built in the Louis XVI room by the Essanay
Film Manufacturing Company. The affair was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present and the fund of the newspapers in-
terested was gratifyingly increased.
* * *
Ben Beadell is representative of "The Strange Case of
Mary Page" in the territory covered by the branch offices in
Chicago of the General Film Company. He started in De-
cember IS.
* * *
W. Fay Lynch has been appointed special representative
of "The Strange Case of Mary Page," his territory covering
the whole United States. The first episode of the serial
will be released January 24.
* * *
George Kleine arrived in the city Friday morning, Decem-
ber 24, and spent the holidays with his family, returning to
New York the following Monday.
Essanay for the New Year
Reports Plans for an Unusually Strong List of Releases
in 1916.
ESSANAY is planning an unusually strong list of re-
leases for 1916, and for January it has produced two
plays that made a considerable success on the stage,
as well as shorter plays of standard worth.
The two multiple-reel features are "The Misleading Lady,"
by Charles W. Goddard and Paul Dickey, and "Captain Jinks
of the Horse Marines," Clyde Fitch's fantastic comedy. Ann
Murdock was engaged by Essanay to take the leading
feminine role in the later production with Richard C. Travers,
who plays the title role. Fred E. Wright, Essanay director,
arranged this stage production for the screen in five reels.
"The Misleading Lady," also in five acts, was adapted from
the stage success by H. S. Sheldon and was directed by
Arthur Berthelet. It features the well-known film stars,
Henry B. Walthall and Edna Mayo.
Several strong three-act dramas are scheduled, including
"The Prisoner at the Bar," which features Darwin Karr
and Warda Howard, and directed by Joseph Byron Totten;
"The House of Revelation," featuring John Lorens and
Elizabeth Burbridge, and directed by Charles J. Brabin;
'Pieces of the Game," featuring Bryant Washburn and Nell
Craig, and directed by Clement Easton.
Among the two-reelers are "Angels Unawares," featuring
Ruth Stonehouse and Edmund Cobb, and "Her Lesson,'
featuring G. M. Anderson. The fables of George Ade will
be continued during the month and also the animated car-
toons. The cartoons include besides those of Wallace A.
Carlson on Dreamy Dud and on the news of the day, a
cartoon by the noted cartoonist, Leon A. Searle.
Still another strong feature which will be released early
in_ February is "Submarines of Society," a five-act drama by
Richard Goodall, which features Marguerite Clayton, Lillian
Drew, E. H. Calvert and Ernest Maupain. Mr. Calvert also
directs the play.
HAZEL DAWN RETURNS FROM FLORIDA.
Hazel Dawn has just returned from St. Augustine, Fla.,
where she spent two weeks at the head of a Famous Players
company under the direction of Sidney Olcott, where the
principal scenes in her next production, "My Lady Incog.,"
were taken. The play, which is an original script written
expressly for the star, combines to a greater degree than
anything in which Miss Dawn has previously appeared on
the screen, the elements of comedy and dramatic thrills.
Ellis to Direct "Sis Hopkins"
Company Leaves for Jacksonville Studio New Years — Single
Reelers to Be First Productions.
THE announcement that Robert Ellis has been chosen
as director for the Sis Hopkins Company, starts the
ball rolling in the production of that forthcoming
Kalem special. The company to support Rose Melville in
her screen debut is being rapidly organized and plans call
for a start for the Jacksonville studio on Saturday. A tech-
nical crew left New York last week, so that no time will
be lost in beginning the work of production.
Kalem covered the field thoroughly before appointing a
director for the picture from which so much is expected.
Director Ellis has shown his worth as a producer of mul-
tiple-reel features and in the closing episodes of the "Ven-
tures of Marguerite," but it has been only on in-
frequent occasions that he has been given opportunities
at comedy work. Then the unexpected happened, when
the "Sealskin Coat," a coming episode of the "Ven-
tures" was given its first showing to Kalem officials last
week. This episode is delightful farce comedy, and the
clean-cut manner in which Director Ellis handled his ma-
terial left but one conclusion when the picture was over.
Ellis was speedily informed to prepare for the trip south
with the Sis Hopkins Company.
For a time it was the intention of the Kalem Company
to present Rose Melville in a multiple-reel feature before
starting the projluction of the one-reelers, which will in
February replace the "Ventures of Marguerite" as the Friday
General Film release. But the announcement of Rose Mel-
ville's acquisition in last week's trade papers resulted in a
flood of letters from exhibitors and exchangemen, praising
the drawing powers of a Sis Hopkins' one-reel series so
that plans for a feature have been laid aside indefinitely.
Another item of Sis Hopkins' news made public by the
Kalem Company last week was the announcement that
Frank Minzey had been secured to play an important role
in the pictures. Though long prominently identified with
the Sis Hopkins' stage productions it took considerable per-
suastion to induce Mr. Minzey to consent to an appearance
on the screen.
MISS RAE MARTIN PLAYING OPPOSITE "BUDD"
ROSS.
Miss Rae Martin, who has headed one of the "Peg o' My
Heart" companies, is now playing opposite "Budd" Ross in
"Alias Mr. Jones," a Casino Star comedy to be released
January 9.
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News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLEMAN «nd CLARKE IRVINE
Local Censors May Go.
"We are With You," says Los Angeles Councilmen, Chamber
of Commerce and Other Civic Organizations, "But
Let's Wait" — This City on Eve of New Departure.
ON last Monday evening representative members of the
City Council, Board of Education, Merchants' and
Manufacturers' Association, Ad Club and Chamber of
Commerce, gathered at a dinner given by the Moving Picture
Freedom League, to meet Cranston Brenton, chairman of
the National Board of Censors, who is visiting here. At the
banquet, various expressions were heard from those present
regarding the proposal advanced by the motion-picture men
that the local Board of Censors be abolished, and a com-
missioner, acting under the supervision of the National Board
be substituted.
National Board Enough.
Mr. Brenton explained the workings of the National Board
and declared that when a picture passes the final court of
appeals of that board it undoubtedly was fit to be shown in
any portion of the country. He argued for unanimity in this
part of the industry, stating that if there is not unanimity,
what is right in one city will be wrong in another, and in
addition every city will be compelled to expend thousands
of dollars to do over again the work already performed by
the national board.
Dr. Sam Atkinson was chairman and introduced the
speakers.
Dr. Scott of the Chamber of Commerce said that the organ-
ization stood ready to aid and protect every industry here
and that the motion picture industry was to be recognized
more than ever.
Four Censors Not Fair.
Councilwoman Lindsay made a very interesting talk, the
essence being "It is not fair to the industry to let four
people censor the films for a whole city of over half a
million persons. We should be able to trust the National
Board and then have one man here to inspect the films."
Mr. Brenton spoke on the National Board, which he said
has been pursuing its work of presenting its philosophy and
point of view to a vast number of organizations of influence
for six and one-half years. No part of the country has
remained untouched. The part it played in the matter of a
motion picture ordinance for New York was widely dis-
cussed and commented upon. It has given advice and assist-
ance to many cities interested in the physical surroundings
of the motion picture theater. This has resulted in clean,
wholesome and artistic playhouses.
He also touched on the evil of local censorship, saying
"It is found to be a fact that small, local boards and the
individuals conducting this work necessarily are biased in
some of their judgments. Their decisions are often against
the judgment of public opinion, and they are regarded as
prudish, narrow, unwise or open to sinister influences.
"Most censorship by small groups is undemocratic, med-
dling, therefore, with the freedom of the people to see.
consider and discuss moral and social matters.
"There is always the temptation to such small official
groups and individuals to limit the free expression of ideas
on the screen for reasons which may be personal to them,
may be feelings of the class as against the mass, of the
sect or religious group, or, finally, of some business or
political constituency. This has been indicated by the supres-
sion of certain films in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kansas and
Chicago.
In closing, the traveling censor stated that "the cities
should accept the work of the New York board, and help
it in every way possible, as the National Board was glad to
hear suggestions and also criticisms."
Manufacturers Answer.
E. G. Judah, of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Asso-
ciation said that his organization had already tried to com-
pile records showing the extent of the film business in
Southern California, and a resolution had been passed order-
ing the secretary to write the manufacturers here requestmg
confidential statistics on the volume of business which would
be made up into one grand total, advertising it as the film
industry in Los Angeles. This was last February, nearly
a year ago, and only five answers were received to this re-
spectful request. The secretary then sent out another letter
but no more answers came in. Mr. Judah said the associa-
tion had then gone by the five answers and placed the rating
at $5,000,000 paid out in one year and employment of 25,000
persons. "It is your own fault, but we are with you, for
we appreciate the fact that this greatest of industries is
here with us. It is not only the material value we appreciate
but the immense advertising value, and it is to be deplored
that Los Angeles, which is your rightful home, should so
retard your growth and freedom by allowing the small
censors to hold forth. .
"It seems to me that if New York has spent six and a
half years on censor details they ought to be better able
to censor films than a local board."
Councilmen Topham and Wheeler wanted the National
Boards of Censors brought to Los Angeles. Councilman
Conwell declared that if there must be censors, they should
be national censors, citing the fact that the Uiiited States
government has regulated almost every other industry of
national importance. He stated the morals of the nation
should also be cared for by government ofiicials.
Frey Kley answered bv explaining that it was necessary
to censor the films in the city where they are released,
New York. , , .
C J McCormack of the Board of Education was present
Harold Janss. representing the Ad Club, the Rotary Club, and
the Realty Board, read resolutions of these organizations
pledging their hearty co-operation to enable the motion-
picture "companies to further their project of having one
commissioner instead of a local board, so that the law as
laid down by the big board would suffice, "and if it were
not good, and a picture should slip through that our people
did not like, why then our police department would be able
to cope with the situation."
George Stout, business manager of the Keystone, told ot
the censoring of films saying that his company wanted
censors and was glad to get a picture back without any
cuts having been ordered.
Mr. Whittaker of the Dixon film told how his company
had shut down on production until the local situation clears
up a bit. Two hundred and seventy scenes were cut from
the first part of the new picture for this reason.
William E. Bush, one of Los Angeles' most prominent
automobile men, and president of the Merchants' and Manu-
facturers' Association, said he was opposed to one small
board, dictating what people should or should not see. He
cited the fact that the auto men send back east over two-
thirds of their money while the film men spend practically
the whole of theirs here, and that this city should call itself
the home of the industry and set the example to other cities
by starting the one-man commissioner idea.
So. if all goes as planned, the Mayor and Council will be
petitioned to do away entirely with the local Board of Censors
and a cornmissioner will be installed. Then the people can
be the real and true board.
Now Censors Strike.
A new angle on the situation arose here when, tired of
being held up to ridicule and of having their demands ignored
by members of the theatrical fraternity, members of the
Board of Censors held an indignation meeting Monday
afternoon and delivered an ultimatum, to the effect that the
ordinance relating to censorship will be strictly enforced if
it takes the whole police force to do it. In just so many
words it was announced that the next film shown without
having been passed by the board will be confiscated and the
man showing it will have to square the matter with the
prosecuting attorney's office or forfeit his license and bond.
According to N. P. Tones, secretary, there will be no
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more running around making requests upon manager's to
submit their plays, from the way the statement was made
it was implied that the Board has no preference which course
is elected.
Elbert Deffenbach called attention to the presence in the
city of Cranston Brenton, chairman of the National Board,
and hinted that he had been brought here by a prominent
motion picture theater man with a view to influencing the
local board. But Mr. Brenton arrived here and stated that
he was on the trip and was glad to drop in on such an
interesting fight. Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Deffenbach verbally
attacked the national board and said, among other things,
that it paid entirely too much respect to the vyishes of the
producers.
Tax Exhibitors?
Another obstacle seems to be arising on the horizon of
the moving picture sea, which has been so rough of late.
In view of the increasing work of the local board and their
long hours. Mayor Sebastian is considering recommending
to the Council that members of the board be allowed a
monthly salary for their services.
If such salaries are provided the Mayor says the members
of the commission should be paid out of the revenues of the
department, and that this revenue should be provided through
imposing a license fee upon the moving picture business
of the city.
This, then, shows the utter inconsistency of local boards,
trying to tax a man when he has already paid his license,
to raise money to say whether he shall or shall not sell
goods that he has bought and paid for, which have already
passed the national board.
Al. W. Filson Injured.
Al. W. Filson well known through his long prominence
on the Orpheum, Keith and other vaudeville circuits as a
headline player with the team of Filson and Errol (Mrs.
Filson), lies at his home in a serious condition, as the result
of injuries received in filming a scene at Selig's studio
this week.
Harry Mestayer dealt the blow which it was feared for
a time would have the most critical results. The scene in
which the men were engaged called for a fight of strenuous
order. As first taken it did not have the vigor deemed
necessary by the director and a "retake" was ordered, Mes-
tayer, the attacking party in the play, "The Dragnet," being
privately instructed to make the scene as realistic as possible.
Mestayer took the instructions literally and struck Filson,
who is a heavy man past sixty years, just above the temple,
knocking him senseless, his head striking a staple as he
went down.
Doctors were summoned as quickly as possible and Filson
was taken to his home in one of the company's automobiles,
where he has since been under the constant care of a
surgeon.
Although he is suffering severely from the shock and re-
sembles his former self only on one side of his face, the
other side being badly lacerated and blackened, Filson is
recovering, but it will be a long time before he will be able
to return to his professional work, and it is a question
whether his eye, which was hit, will be entirely well again.
TALKING PICTURES.
Kellum Invention Works Great Prospects for Future of This
Phase of the Art.
Last week we received an invitation from William Porter
who is associated with F. W. Blachard who has control of
the new Kellum speaking film invention, to visit their small
projection room in the Blanchard Building where a number
of demonstrations have been recently given.
The invention is the work of O. E. Kellum of Los Angeles,
and is the result of two years' experiments. Mr. Kellum
did not announce his plans or show a picture until he had
covered every phase of his subject from the taking of the
moving picture and recording of the voice, through the var-
ious processes to the joint presentation of the motion and
sound.
The experience was something uncanny, and so evenly did
the machine work that when the film was run a few feet with-
out the voice we all burst into laughter, for there was no
sense to what was going on on the screen.
A company has been organized with ample capital to carry
out all of its plans. F. W. Blanchard has purchased the
control and will preside over the destinies of the venture.
A thoroughly equipped studio and laboratory are now in
course of erection in Edendale. As soon as the plant is com-
pleted work will be inaugurated and talking pictures made
for public exhibition. No attempt will be made to reproduce
lengthy drama or opera at the beginning, rather will the
films be confined to educational endeavor. Lectures and
courses of instruction from the larger universities may, by
this process, be brought to the smaller colleges and high
schools. Several states are now providing the public schools
with "visual instruction" by means of motion pictures. The
talking picture contemplates an advance by giving all that
a film can give, plus the verbal descriptive lecture. The
forthcoming presidential campaign offers a new field in the
presentation to small cities and towns the personalities and
addresses on national topics by the candidates for high office;
the California prohibition campaign also presents immediate
possibilities for the talking picture. The process is simple
in its completed state, and any moving picture house can b«
equipped with the mechanical apparatus at a very small cost.
Los Angeles Film Brevities.
The Press Club of Los Angeles entertained last Saturday
evening with a big program headed by Francis J. Heney at
one end. with a Dutch lunch and several film P. A.'s at the
other. The Mayor, District Attorney, J. A. Quinn, a num-
ber of film men, and other prominent persons were present.
* * *
From far-away Norway Anne Schaefer has received a
Christmas present that traveled over a month to get here.
It is a beautiful album of Norwegian landscapes and water
views, collected by the young woman who sent it in the hope
that she could thus persuade "Lady Anne" to some day visit
that fair country. With the album came another package,
this time from a club of girls. There were a couple of
pounds of tin foil in it, carefully smoothed out and packed.
Miss Schaefer admitted to questioners at the studio that she
had undertaken still another charity and could find good use
for tinfoil, even as she is finding for the cancelled stamps
she has been collecting and disposing of in such numbers.
« * »
Dee Lampton, "Rolin's Fattest Boy," is not a believer in
mud baths. Last week in a strenuous scene taking place in
a mud puddle Harold Lloyd, Rolin's leading comedian, ac-
cidentally pushed Lampton's face deep into the mud with
his foot. According to Lloyd, this was accidental. Dee
thinks otherwise. He gained several pounds, which he
attributed to the mud he swallowed, and states that he pre-
fers taking any such baths in the springs and externally.
* * *
In Long Beach, Maurice H. Kuhn, a picture theater man,
has leased the Columbia theater on the Pike for three years,
and is having extensive alterations and improvements made.
He will open the house soon with seating capacity in-
creased to 500.
* * *
The new Hollywood Vitagraph plant is almost deserted.
A large company of players left this week for Truckee to
put on a three reel snow picture. William Wolbert is the
director, and the cast includes Webster Campbell, Mary
Anderson. Corinne Griffith, Anne Schaefer, Otto Lederer
and Frederick Hiller. They expected to return for Christmas.
* * *
Rolin Phumphilms are being made by talented comedians,
and one of the most noted here this week is W. H. Doane,
assistant manager, who was "shot" this week by Kiddo
Kupid — matrimony is the name nf the feature.
* * *
Because J. A. Quinn so widely advertised "Damaged
Goods" a Venice, Cal., theater manager secured, according
to Quinn's witnesses, a film supposed to be the print which
caused so much trouble and advertised it as the real one,
and the result is that the Broadway Theater Company, which
is headed by Quinn, filed a suit this week in the superior
court against the Abbott Kinney company, owner of Venice,
for $26,000 damages, which it alleges were caused by the
advertising and projecting of this film claimed to have been
"Damaged Goods," the production for which the former
corporation claims exclusive exhibiting rights in Los Angeles
and beach cities.
According to Quinn, the Venice concern damaged the
patronage of "Damaged Goods," now being shown at Quinn's
Superba theater, to the extent of $1,000: caused $5,000
damage to the company through public association of the
Venice film with the original production, and because of the
alleged wilful and malicious fraud and injury of the Broad-
way company's business $20,000 additional damages are
asked.
It is alleged by Quinn that the Abbott Kinney corporation
advertised that it would show, and later did show, a film
which was purported to have been the original production.
He says that the concern stated in ads that it would show
the film which the Los Angeles censors tabooed.
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It is stated in the complaint by Quinn that he holds
exclusive exhibiting rights for the film "Damaged Goods,"
and pays $100 rent each day.
* * *
Since the Fox Company has taken charge of the Edendale
studio, formerly occupied by the Selig players, we have been
able to pass the portals where applicants for jobs are turned
away. For two long years we tried to get in past the brown-
eyed exchange girl, and for two years she smiled "no," and
was backed up in her refusal by tl-e Selig manager, but any-
way the Fox man let us in to see the famous Mr. Oscar
Apfel, who had just completed a tedious day's work with
two hundred extras.
Had the true pleasure of meeting William Farnum; he's a
regular fellow, just like his brother Dusty — kind of expected
to hear the hum of a camera and see the elusive and wonder-
ful Theda Bara scampering off from some somnambulistic
lover — but the lady was not in evidence.
Bill Farnum said the first thing he did when he hit Cali-
fornia was to 'phone Thomas Santschi at the Selig Zoo and
say "hello" — you remember Tom and Bill put over the only
fight that was ever seen in moving pictures — Bill had a busted
nose and bruises; and Tom was somewhat bunged up, too —
and I wager that no two stancher friends battled for the
death stronger than these two famous film men — even nowa-
days you hear some one say, "Gee, we certainly had some
fight in this picture — just like in 'The Spoilers.' "
Dainty Miss Bebe Daniels, leading ingenue for Rolin, is
now burning Rockefeller's goods in a chic little roadster on
the Southland's smooth boulevards. She is a great little
driver and is quite a mechanic also.
* « *
E. D. Horkheimer, Balboa's manager, says: "By our in-
fluence with the Salt Lake R. R., we have been given 'Safety
first' protection. The main line of the Salt Lake passes the
Balboa studio. As the plant occupies all four corners, its 250
employes have to go back and forth across the tracks many
times a day. There being many trains passing, this consti-
tutes a source of danger and liability to bot?. the Balboa com-
pany and the railroad. I got in touch with the railroad au-
thorities, through our business manager, Norman Manning.
Leading 'officials of the Salt Lake responded immediately,
visiting the studio they made a careful survey of the situation.
Safety gates and a warning bell were not considered advis-
able at the point; however, the railroad men offered to have
all their trains reduce speed while passing the studio from
twelve to si.x miles, between Fourth and Eighth streets. This
is just half the ordinance rate in Long Beach. This conces-
sion is greatly appreciated by the Balboa company; for, in
view of the Salt Lake's franchise, it is doubtful if the same
result could have been obtained any other way. It all goes
to show that if you proceed in a gentlemanly way you get
what you want."
* * *
An illustration of the services given by casualty companies
in connection with workmen's compensation liability is found
in the case of the National Drama Corporation, which is put-
ting on "The Fall of a Nation."
One of the scenes depicts a battle in which several thou-
sand men are engaged, and in order to properly take care of
any accidents which might occur, the Ocean Accident & Guar-
antee Corporation, with whom the company carries a liability
policy, arranged for a field hospital on the grounds, with a
nurse and physician in attendance during the entire time, so
as to be able to give prompt aid to the injured.
The results were highly satisfactory to all concerned, as
several men were injured during the production of this scene,
which demonstrated beyond any question the value of this
service.
Now all I wonder is whether the camera's eye took in that
field hospital. If it did, the scene was worth the price of the
premium.
Mr. Dixon please answer.
* « •
The Screen Club, which has progressed nicely since it was
first started, held an enjoyable session at the "Steak Room"
of the Eddie Maier brewery one night this week. The event
was one to be remembered. Waiters with wooden platters
served two-inch steaming steaks and other white-clothed men
came around with glass receptacles overflowing with some
creamy, yellow fluid which smelled like hops and roots. Fred
"Keystone" Palmer was the Screamer of the night and the
entertainment he gave was immense. Many lady members
were present at this, the largest meet ever held, and all ten-
dered a vote of thanks to Eddie Maier, the host.
* * 4>
Samuel Goldfish, the treasurer and General Manager of the
Lasky Feature Play Company, arrived in Los Angeles last
week. Mr. Goldfish, who was selected to head the motion
picture branch of the theatrical profession at a recent meeting
of the Actors' Fund Association in New York, will conduct a
campaign here to raise money for the Actors' Fund. When
Mr. Goldfish returns to New York shortly before New Year's,
he will be accompanied by Mr. Lasky, who will make a brief
visit to the Eastern offices.
♦ * »
Mae Murray has arrived at the Lasky studios and com-
menced rehearsals on the film version of Marion Johnston's
story, "To Have and To Hold." George H. Melford will
direct this production.
♦ * *
Charlotte Walker is to appear in a film adaptation of John
Fox, Jr.'s delightful story and play "The Trail of the Lone-
some Pine." Miss Walker took the part of "June" in the
original play when it was produced in New York three sea-
sons ago. The film production will be under the personal
direction of Cecil B. DeMille.
♦ * »
Paul Dickey, playwright, actor and director, has joined the
producing staff of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company.
Mr. Dickey is the author of "The Misleading Lady," "The
Ghost Breaker" and a number of other stage successes.
♦ * *
A nevv ventilating system is being installed in the laboratory
now being erected at the Lasky plant. By this system the
air is changed every three minutes. One of the features of the
new laboratory will be a well-equipped experimental room for
the use of the photographers. Here the cameramen and labo-
ratory experts will have facilities to "cinematograph-experi-
ment" to their heart's content.
♦ * *
The Signal Company is now busy on the fifth installment of
"The Girl and the Game." Ray Meyers is directing the sec-
ond Signal company under the supervision of J. P. McGowan.
The first picture to be produced is a five-reel feature by L.
Genez. Rhea Mitchell and Hal Cooley are playing the leading
parts.
» * ■ *
A benefit for Los Angeles newsboys will be given in the
Morosco theater Sunday evening, January 9. A number of
the photoplayers will participate in the entertainment, in-
cluding Dustin Farnum, William Farnum, Charlie Chaplin,
Ford Sterling, Fred Mace, Victor Moore and the Keystone
cops.
♦ * *
Teaching athletics by motion pictures is part of the instruc-
tion a coach is giving track aspirants of the Los Angeles
High School. He has secured a film showing athletes doing
various stunts on the cinders and the field. The film is first
run off at normal speed, showing the men as they appear on
the track. Then the same reel is run again, but this time as
slow as the heat of the picture machine will permit. The
second time shows the athletes in every position as they
complete their stunt.
A man going over the hurdles is shown as he runs. It is
possible to see which foot he jumps with, just how he throws
his arms and when he gives the final jerk to his leg. The
same effect is obtained for all the different athletic events.
The coach thinks that no better example could be obtained
than the film of a good athlete. The reel may be re-run as
many times as is necessary for the men to get a good idea
of correct form.
» * ♦
Little Bobby Kaufman is perhaps the youngest of the one
hundred thousand and one Charlie Chaplin imitators, amateur
or professional. Little Bobby is no amateur, if you please.
He is almost four years old and one of the leading men in
the newly organized Juvenile Stock Company, which will
make its initial bow to the public at the Gamut Auditorium
this week. This company is composed of children nearly
all under 6 years of age and none over 12 years. In the
course of the play various imitations of popular screen stars
will be introduced by the tiny thespians. Little Bobby "do-
ing Charlie" is said to be the funniest.
♦ * *
In a recent issue of this paper it was stated that Glen
Gano. a female impersonator employed by the Kalem Com-
pany to double a hazardous feat was dangerously hurt. We
have found upon interviewing the Kalem Co. that Mr. Gano
was not seriously hurt, but was able to return to his usual
duties a few days after the accident. Also that Mr. Gano
was not doubling for anyone at the time of the accident,
but was performing a feat as one of the crooks in the story.
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Mr. Gano is a member of the "Hazards of Helen" company
and is more often seen as taking a crook's part than in any
other.
* * *
We had a letter this week from good old Sam Spedon.
Says the well-known Vitagraph publicity man, "It I can
manage it, you can expect to see me out your way again
this spring." Mighty glad to hear it, Sam. We all wish
you welcome back to California.
* * *
Daily papers advise that Ted Montgomery, a moving pic-
ture actor, is under arrest in San Diego on a charge of hav-
ing passed checks forged against the Universal Film Com-
pany. The police allege the checks were forged in the in-
terests of Miss Florence Hardman, a cabaret singer. The
complaint recites she visited a millinery store and purchased
a hat on which she made $1 deposit. Later, it is alleged,
Montgomery appeared with a check for a considerable
amount, paid for the hat and received the balance in change.
He is also reported to have cashed other checks. The com-
plaint was made by B. J. Becker, of the Universal Film
Company. Detectives have left to bring Montgomery here
to face prosecution.
* * *
Director of visual education is a new position offered by
Los Angeles countv schools. Visual education is now an
established part of the county educational system.
The requirements for the position are, that applicants must
have a practical working knowledge of moving pictures, their
installation, care and operation and must hold a high school
teacher's certificate.
Announcement of the civil service examination of appli-
cants for positions was made last week by the county civil
service commission. The examination will take place January
15 in room 1007, Hall of Records.
* ■ * *
Selig's magnificent feature production "The Ne'er Do Well,"
opened this week at Clune's Auditorium. This big photodrama
in twelve parts from the fascinating story by Rex Beach and
produced by Colin Campbell, the producer of "The Spoilers."
has received unstinted praise from the reviewers and critics
of the daily papers.
* * *
The Vitagraph spectacular anti war drama, "The Battle Cry
of Peace," will be run this week at the Trinity Auditorium.
* * *
The Hoover theater at Ninth and Hoover streets has been
purchased by Olsen Bros., of Moravia, Cal.
* * *
Wm. G. Muir has bought the Ferris theater in Ferris from
C. Blagg.
* * *
W. Frank Harris and Floyd E. Knight, of Orange, Cal.,
have purchased the Colonial theater of Louis Bedding. The
opening under new management took place last Saturday.
Flickers
WELL now, Christmas has come and gone, what are you
going to do. I suppose that the majority of you fel-
lows are going to climb on the water wagon and leave
me flat. Go ahead, you'll be with me again in a week.
* * *
Any of you sport lovers been over to the Manhattan Opera
House to see the wrestling bouts? Somebody slipped me a
couple of pasteboards and I went, for no other reason than
to see the masked marvel throw everybody who faced him.
I just learned that masked man is none other than Francis X.
Bushman. H it can possibly he true, he sure is some man.
* * *
Our good friend Bishop, after a short stay in this country.
has returned to England with forty thousand dollars worth
of negatives.
* * *
So long as we tell tales on everybody else when the oppor-
tunity presents itself. I feel privileged to inform you that our
business representative. Wen Milligan, is now called "Pop."
It is a little girl, was born Christmas F.ve and speaks three
languages so fluently that you can't understand a word she
says. Her mother is doing very nicely.
* * *
I felt sorry indeed while on my way to the factory this
morning to see the staff of the Novelty Slide Company watch-
ing the firemen fighting a very stubborn blaze in their build-
ing. It looked as though the entire structure would be ren-
dered uninhabitable. Our sympathy, Mr. Coufal.
* * *
F. O. Neilsen, of Chicago, is in the big city again. This
time he won't say what he is doing amongst us. I can see
by his early start that if he stays long enough he will carry
back a story about the big time he had New Year's Eve.
* * *
Among the Christmas cards that were received was one
from Elaine Ivans. Her Christmas was merry, and the pros-
pects for New Year's bright. The Equitable Motion Pic-
ture Corporation engaged her to play opposite Arthur Ashley.
* * *
James V. Bryson, sponsor for the North Western Motion
Picture Company, left_ New York for his home after a short
stay. Mr. Bryson's visit to the city was partly for business
and a little more than that for pleasure.
* * *
Three weeks ago I showed you a picture of Harry Reichen-
bach's new automobile. Today, after being separated by the
pole of a brewery truck, the Oldsmobile Company are trying
to reassemble the many parts that were not fastened to-
gether tight enough at that time.
* * *
Eleanor Woodruff, the Vitagraph leading dramatic woman,
allowed her name to be entered among an open field of speed
ice skaters at Saint Nicholas Rink, Christmas Eve, and
walked home with a first prize for the mile scratch race for
women.
* * *
If Old Doc Cairns thinks that a Christmas card is going to
square him for his continued absence from our town he has
some more guesses coming to him. Come across. Jay, and
quit yer stallin'.
* * *
George Balsdon, Boston manager of V-L-S-E, was in New
York Monday and placed the first order the Novelty Slide
Company received after the fire. MAC.
Weir to Picturize Kalem Series
IN ADDITION to being successful as a novelist and maga-
zine contributor. Hugh Weir has also on several occasions
ventured with success into the writing of photoplays. It
is a peculiar coincidence, in view of the fact that he has
been called upon by Kalem to handle this important part
of the campaign around
the company's latest
undertaking, that Hugh
Weir's first story writ-
ten especially for the
screen was also pro-
duced by the Kalem
Company. It was a
single reel, and natural-
ly, being a newspaper
man, Mr. Weir's mind
turned to that field for
a theme, his story being
"The Girl Reporter's
Scoop," released Sep-
tember 9, 1909. Since
that time Kalem has
also produced others of
Mr. Weir's stories,
written especially for
the screen. He was in-
duced, after the success
in book form of "Miss
Madelyn Mack, Detec-
tive," to write two pho-
toplays for Kalem, de-
tailing further adven-
tures of that fiction
character. They were "The Riddle of the Tin Soldier"
and "The Riddle of the Green Umbrella," both released as
two-reel features.
Mr. Weir was among the first newspaper men to induce
picture producers to see the value of syndicating the stories
of their series productions in newspapers throughout the
country and he has been responsible for the fictionization
of many of the best-known successes in this line. He has
made a specialty of this work and the value of his name in
connection with the syndication of Kalem's "-Love Pirates"
is evident. The George Bronson Howard series is to be
syndicated under the direction of the Buffalo limes syndi-
cate, which last week opened offices in New York, pre-
paratory to the launching of an elaborate campaign to link
the newspapers and pliotoplay producers.
Hugh C. Weir.
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Cash in Advance vs. Open Account
Bernard M. Corbett, Secretary of the Boston Exchangemen's
Association, Tells of the Results of the First Year
of That Organization.
By Bernard M. Corbett.
(JtT cannot be done." "The exchanges will not stick
I together." These were the expressions heard on every
hand one year ago when we first purposed the one-
week-cash-in-advance payment system for film rental and sup-
plies; yet, after one or two meetings, the members of our
little organization saw the logic and sound business judg-
ment of the idea and at once set to work to put the plan in
operation, and within a few days the exhibitors of all New
England received from their exchange the following letter,
or one similar:
Dear Sir : We beg to advise you at this time that commencing Mon-
day, Jan. 4, 1915, all film rental must be paid one week in advance
under the following conditions :
In the case of customers who are in the habit of calling for their
shows on Monday morning it will be necessary that your remittance
for the full week's service reach this office before first show is de-
livered to messenger.
Where shows are shipped via express on Saturday or Monday morn-
ing it will be necessary that your remittance reach us before ship-
ment is made. If remittance has not been received by us in time, these
shipments will be made as usual, with a C. 0. D. attachment in the
amount of the full week's service.
All express charges must be paid by the exhibitor and when films
are returned, via express collect, this amount will be charged on the
next week's service.
In the case of machines, supplies and accessories cash in full must
accompany the order or 25 per cent, of the amount, the balance to be
shipped C. O. D. and charges.
"When remittance is made by check we reserve the right to wlth-
■faold shipment until we have same certified or collection made thereon.
In reference to the above we beg to state that there can be no
exceptions to this rule after this date, and inasmuch as it is in no
way intended as a reflection upon the credit-standing of any of our
friends we ask your co-operation in this matter in order that we may
successfully eliminate for all time the "fly-by-night exhibitor'' and the
exhibitor who fails to pay his bills to the detriment of us all.
Trusting you will accept this letter in the spirit in which it is writ-
ten and thanking you for your valued patronage and favors, we are,
Very truly yours,
(Signed) (Film Co.),
, Manager.
The result of these letters proved a big surprise to us all,
for instead of receiving an avalanche of protests from exhib-
itors, as we had expected, the protests were few and those
received were mostly from the class of exhibitors who liad
made the cash-in-advance movement a necessity. On the
other hand, we were told on every side by the better class
of exhibitors that the new arrangement was the best thing
that had ever been done in the film business in this section.
To say that the idea was a grand success from the begin-
ning would be putting it mildly, for t)n January 4, 1915, every
exchange in Boston reported the largest collections in its
history and that it was found necessary to ship C. O. D. in
only a few cases.
This rule has now been in effect in New England for one
full year and in place of the exchanges showing uncollected
accounts amounting to $152,000, as was the case when this
new system of payment was put in operation, not an entry
was made on the books for 1915 and almost seventy per cent,
of the old accounts have been collected.
The effect of our little organization has also been felt in
several other directions, as the film folk of New England
have been welded together with a bond of friendship and
good fellowship such as was never before known in this sec-
tion; and today the managers and employees of all the con-
cerns doing business in our city are as one big, happy family,
the selfish interests of the individual have disappeared and
the good and welfare of the business as a whole stands out in
the minds of all as the one thing necessary for success.
A number of other things have also been accomplished
through our association, among which might be stated that
by appearing before the heads of the several railroads and
express companies in a body we have been able to secure
a much better service in the handling and shipping of films.
In a report recently published it was stated that the ac-
counts uncollectible on the books of the film exchanges of
the country would run well into the hundred thousands; yet
we are happy to state that not a dollar of this can be charged
to the exchanges of New England.
The writer has had a number of requests for information
on how this was all accomplished from friends in other sec-
tions of the country, and in his desire to see the cash-in-
advance system in successful operation in all parts of the
country before the close of the year 1916 wishes to state that
he will be glad to render any assistance possible to interested
parties and can be addressed at Essex Street Post Office,
Boston, Mass.
\\ bile we do not claim perfection as yet for our association,
we have the biggest word in any business today — ORGAN I-
Z.\TION — and as the year 1916 bids fair to be a very success-
ful one in the motion picture industry we advise our brother
exchangemen in other cities who have not already taken up
the cash-in-advance movement to get together — get your
organization on a working basis. You will be surprised at
the result.
It CAN be done; it H.\S been done, and to the credit of
all the exchangemen of New England it can be said Ihey
HAVE stuck together, for which today they are being repaid
a hundredfold and in a number of cases with the words from
their superiors, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Arnold Daly Finds a Star
ARNOLD DALY, whose fame is about equally divided
between Broadway "legitimate" productions and
Pathe motion pictures, was traveling through the
South not long ago and in a certain town of South Carolina
stopped ofl[ between trains to get a hasty lunch in a railroad
restaurant. His eyes wandered from pile to pile of crullers,
cakes and pies as he tried to make up his mind on which
particular dainty he should take a chance. Thus engaged in
this engrossing hunt for edibles he failed to notice at first
the girl who, with hands folded upon snow-white apron,
waited patiently for his order. His decision made, he turned
to her and then at once forgot what he had taken so long to
decide upon. The girl before him was surely a waitress
extraordinary. Oval
face delicately tinted
with old ivory and the
flush of youth and
health; brown hair
combed with Quaker-
like simplicity, yet
somehow looking
better than if it had
been worked over by a
fashionable hairdresser;
blue eyes that looked
at him modestly, and
yet unafraid.
"I beg your pardon,"
said Mr. Daly, "but
where did you come
from?" The girl blushed
and answered in a
business -like way:
"Order, suh?"
He asked her if she
would like to work in
pictures and told her, if
she would, he would
give her a chance. The
girl refused to commit
herself "Y'ou'll have
to ask my mother,
suh," was her reply.
Mr. Daly decided to
miss his train and see
her mother. He did
and made an offer that caused the old lady to gasp with sur-
prise. When the girl returned from work that evening it
was talked over and decided that such a golden opportunity
could not be neglected. So two days later Nora Moore and
her mother took their soft Southern accent and few belong-
ings to New York. That was two months ago. Now Mr.
Daly wagers his judgment as a producing manager that he
has made a "find."
It's a far cry from Southern pies to Pathe pictures, and
from Carolina crullers to Broadway, but Nora Moore has
made the jump and earns t'wice as much in a week now as
she once did in a month. She is only nineteen, but it is
safe to prophesy that her native good sense and good up-
bringing will keep success from spoiling her.
Nora Moore.
STUART N. LAKE WITH AURORA FILM.
Stuart N. Lake, well known in New York as a newspaper
man and publicity director, has been engaged as director of
publicity for the Aurora Film Plays Corporation, which has
just produced "The Waif" as its first offering in the motion
picture field. Mr. Lake was until recently with fhe publicity
department of the World Film Corporation. Under Mr.
Lake's direction, the Aurora Film Plays Corporation is
planning an extensive advertising and publicity campaign
which, it is promised, will offer several new ideas in ad-
vertising features leased on a state rights basis.
68
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
OBSERVATIONS
BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN
IN a small New Jersey town, not far from this city, the
Mayor and Council threatened to enact ordinances which
would have been detrimental to the interests of mov-
ing picture people there. Conferences between the latter
and the authorities were arranged, and resulted in a truce
to give the picture people time to show that the proposed
regulations are unnecessary. All this, the only newspaper
published in the town says, proves that the newspaper's ad-
vice to the moving picture people to keep out of politics was
in the picture people's and tlie community's interest. Those
who would precipitate the moving picture people iiito poli-
tics, the newspaper adds, should "go way back and sit down."
* * *
The course taken to adjust differences by the Jersey peo-
ple was a highly commendable one, but there was nothing
original about it, nor were definite results attained. It was
simply a matter of arbitration and such measures can be
resorted to in all cases whetlier or not politics are involved.
It is difficult to see why such conferences, whether wholly
or partly successful, should deter the picture people in in-
teresting themselves in politics. This is a period of pre-
paredness and for that reason the picture people should
keep in touch with politics, not to qualify themselves to take
part in petty local political issues, but to be prepared to
defend themselves when those who claim the right to be in
politics overstep the bounds of reason and justice. In the
New Jersey case the arbitration may ultimately fail and yet
the claims of the picture people may be right. It would
be foolish for these people to declare themselves out of poli-
tics and leave the politicians in control. A display of vot-
ing strength will often save expenditures on test cases in
courts.
In some communities there prevails, among a certain class
of people, an impression that members of the theatrical pro-
fession are without the pale of citizenship and any attempt on
their part to have voice or take part in politics is an in-
trusion. This was a topic at a gathering of theatrical people
a few nights before the State election la«t month. One of
the party said he was assailed in most vigorous terms by a
man who declared that if he had the power he would pre-
vent all actors from voting at elections, because they are
always "on the road" and know nothing about local issues,
and very little more about national affairs. "You see," said
the actor, "this man was aggrieved because for the first time
in my life I had qualified as a voter and had incidentally let
him know that I was opposed to one of his pet issues. He
told nie that one who had been born in this country and
lived in it as long as I had without voting should not be
allowed to vote at this late day. On the general proposi-
tion I quite agreed with him."
* * *
"But," the actor continued, "I did not come under the
general proposition. I went upon the stage before attain-
ing the voting age, and from that time until a comparatively
recent period I was not located at home, or in any other
part of the country, sufficient time, or at the opportune time.
to exercise my right to vote. When I took up moving pic-
ture work I became enabled to establish a home in the full
sense of the term, and last November was able to cast the
first vote in my life of over forty-five years. It was in-
deed a privilege and if I am not obliged to take the road
again I will take advantage of it every time. There are
many others like me. I know of a number of professionals
who either cast their first vote, or voted for the first time
in several years last November. That is another feather
in the cap of motion pictures. By enabling us professionals
to become located they have swelled the ranks of voting cit-
izens."
* * *
There may be a difference of opinion as to whether this
increase of voters is a credit to the motion picture business,
but there is no doubt that so far as that business is con-
cerned the 'increase is an asset not to be sneezed at. There
is a call for motion picture voters and all engaged in every
branch of the business having the privilege to vote should
be ready at all times to exercise it. It is not a matter of
aggression, but a means of self-defense against the untiring
efforts of those in politics to burden the motion picture peo-
ple with unreasonable and oppressive laws and local regu-
lations, notably, the censorship blister. The fact that the
public is gradually manifesting a well defined opposition to
official censorship does not justify any relinquishment of
zeal on the Dolitical proposition. The stand should be main-
tained until the victory is complete. Los Angeles, Cal., is
the pioneer in the movement to abolish existing censorship
boards. The action there is backed by such a commendable
representation of the people that success seems almost as-
sured. Yet those behind the movement are not depending
wholly upon it. If defeated now they will try again with
some measure at the polls. Qunicy, 111., has also taken
formal action towards abolishing its local board of official
censorship. Alton, 111., believes that "an ounce of preven-
tion is worth a pound of cure." Some people whose views
did not harmonize with a recent production of "The Birth
of a Nation" offered a censorship ordinance and the alder-
men declined to pass it. A lady representing the Civic
Club at Oak Park, 111., unsuccessfully attacked the motion
pictures at a recent public meeting. "One of the dangers
resulting from them," she said, "is that when a long piece
of literature is illustrated, the child doesn't want the bother
of reading," and that motion pictures are a substitution of
mental excitement for physical exercise. The meeting paid
a tribute to the exhibitor who took the negative in the dis-
cussion. In Portland, Ore, the official board of censorship
has heretofore had full sway with no remedy by appeal left
to the exhibitors. The latter finally made a display of
strength and forced recognition by the Chamber of Com-
merce of the city. The result was that the right of appeal
was won.
* * *
All these instances should serve as an incentive for the
exhibitors throughout the country to give all efforts towards
making their organizations strong and active. Wherever
the exhibitors are standing together and working in har-
mony we find them accomplishing results beneficial to the
whole industry.
* * *
We are sorry to note that some exhibitors in a Penn-
sylvania town have been indulging in sharp practice that
does not bring credit upon the business. The town prohibits
shows on Sunday. The managers violated the regulation
and then prosecuted each other for doing so. Each was fined
four dollars and costs, which left them a good margin of
profit on the shows. The Chief of Police attempted to
get warrants, but was barred because the exhibitors had al-
ready been fined on the charge and now efforts are being
made to make $100 the minimum penalty for such violations.
The aim of all those serving the best interests of the mo-
tion picture business is to encourage and require all en-
gaged in it to obey the laws, and not violate or evade them.
The true idea is to work with the authorities, and not trick,
confuse, or annoy them. Unjust as the laws, or the authori-
ties enforcing them may be the exhibitors must follow a
sane course until such time as the abuses may be rectified
by correction or repeal by those having the power to do so.
Trickery and collusion does nobody any good.
It seems that the zeal of many publicity agents in the
moving picture business sometimes leads them beyond the
scope of approval even in the eyes of those whom they most
endeavor to benefit. The publicity man of a prominent pro-
ducing concern is engaged in endeavoring to "bring a closer
feeling of friendship between all daily newspapers and the
film manufacturers as a whole," which is a very laudable
undertaking. Unfortunately the publicity man does not cor-
rectly quote history in his appeals. In the firs't place, he says
"manufacturers and exhibitors owe tlie newspapers much."
He adds, "and they will continue to be the powerful allies
of our industry (the motion picture business) that they have
shown themselves to be for several years past." In order
to aid the campaign we would like to say "Amen!" to these
nice sentiments, but to also aid the general desire to give the
public all information concernina' the motion picture busi-
ness as faithfully to the course of truth as possible, we must
correct the publicity man's statements.
* * *
Up to within a very recent Period no form of amusement
has been the subject of as much ridicule at the hands of the
newspapers as motion pictures have been. Even today the
newspapers, with few exceptions, accord the picture shows
no more than perfunctory notices. They have always seized
every opportunity to favorably comment upon measures en-
acted against the pictures and have studiously omitted to
refer to any claims made by the picture people to the un-
justness of any of them. The manufacturers and exhibitors
owe them nothing. Whatever favorable recognition the
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
69
newspapers have given them the moving pictures won on
their own merits. The patronage accorded the picture houses
today was not secured through the newspapers. A state-
ment made bv a Philadelphia lady, who, last week, for the
iirst time, visited a motion picture studio, fits the situation
to a nicety. She said, "Up to about a year ago I had never
.seen a moving picture. I had no desire to see them and
thought my friends who patronized tlie picture houses were
inclined to be childish. Finally I was persuaded to go and
see a show, and since that time I have been a full-Hedged
fan. I subscribe to every moving picture magazine that
comes my way."
* * *
The stamp of absolute correctness must be given the state-
ment of the publicitv agent when he says, "The newspapers
and the motion picture industry are twin agencies of amuse-
ment, educational enlightenment and human interest." The
motion picture people have always maintained this and on
that basis have claimed that the placing of official censorshin
en one and not on the other is discrimination that should not
stand in law. If there has been any feeling' on the part of the
motion picture people toward the newspapers it has been
on account of the latter's refusal, or failure, to take up this
question as it does others that bear upon the rights of the
people.
WE HA\ E had from time to time since the day the
one and only "Charlie" first tripped the light fan-
tastic along the sun-flecked sidewalks of Los Angeles
many and diverse imitations of his personal mannerisms and
stunts. But none have evoked the interest given to the pro-
duction of the Juvenile Film Company of New York in the
Chaplin caricature in miniature, titled "A Cliip Off the Old
Block," which was snapped up as an e.xclusive by an enter-
prising exchange within a few days of its arrival. It has
been said the English exhibitor will have the real thing on
his screen or nothing, and the departure of some of them
from a recent pledge to their association in a small degree
confirms this observation. In a greater degree of truth,
hovveyer, may it be said that in place of the real thing the
exhibitor likes an original imitation, not a hackneyed imper-
sonation that every stage duet on the boards is working to
death. The way the Chaplin imitation of the Juvenile Film
Company is booking augurs well for the success of these pro-
ductions in Britain.
* * *
"American manufacturers have labored long and hard to
find films that will amuse the Oriental races but their suc-
cess has not been very marked," says a returned traveler
frorn the Far East relating his experiences. "No white mind
for instance can fathom the Japanese sense of humor and
our funniest fijms over there go flat. Chaplin bores them.
But in the midst of a death scene in some dramatic film
they will suddenly begin to rock with merriment. There is
a fortune in it for anyone who will locate the Japanese bump
of humor and manufacture pictureplays that will hit it."
* * *
The Kinema Trade Ambulance Fund, the objects of which
have already been explained in the World, has now reached
the total it set out to collect— £30,000.
* * *
Derwent Hall Caine, the actor, has left these shores for
New York. While in America he is to stage two or three
of his father's well-known play-s for the legitimate theater.
It is understood he will also visit some of the leading motion
picture studios, and it is not unlikely he may himself appear
before the camera in one of Hall Caine's works. This would
not be his first appearance, for last week there was un-
spooled under the auspices of the London Film Company
a picture version of "The Christian," in which he takes the
lead. The production has furnished ample scope for the ex-
pression of the talents of its producer, George L. Tucker.
* * *
A few months ago a well-known London exchange offered
a cash prize for the best scenario founded upon a Biblical
text. The other day the trade was introduced to the win-
ring production which had been produced in this country
and forms a construction upon the theme "Whoso Is With-
out Sin." It is a four and a half reeler, featuring Hilda Moore
and Milton Rosmer.
* * *
The cardboard "cut-outs" of Chaplin have penetrated to
many queer places, from dry-goods stores to churches, street-
hawkers' barrows to saloons, but as a mascot tor tne troops
in the trenches the mute ballyhoo attains a status quite orig-
inal. Particularly when it is otficially placed on record as
the following extract from a letter received last week by
Mr. Spoor shows: "I have to thank you for the gift of
films. It is impossible to make you realize how they were
appreciated and I truly wish you could have heard the cheer
that went up when Charlie went on the screen. The card-
board posters of Chaplin were carried off during the night
to the trenches and have been the subject of great attention
by the AUeniandes. — W. Murphy, Major, Army Service
Corps."
* * *
An adaptation of the moving picture — possessing, at least
to this country, the element of originality — is the motion
picture song-scena. A short film, generally not more than
five or si.x hundred feet, illustrating the action of some popu-
lar song or other, is exhibited in conjunction with a vocal
interpretation of the number. The synchronization of the
two rests with the singer who has to follow the action on
the screen. Certain renters have taken up the booking of
these combination features at prices calculated to be cheaper
to the exhibitor than an ordinary exclusive film, the one
charge including the vocalist's salary.
* * *
After a somewhat lengthy period of inactivity, probably
due to internal rearrangements, the Clarendon, one of our
oldest producing units, shortly enters a new phase of its
career as maker of feature films. The first of the new series
is an adaptation of the spoken play of the same title, "The
Queen Mother," and is for release early in 1916.
* * *
No further definite information is to hand respecting the
British Government's declaration to prohibit the importation
into this country of Danish films, although it is generally an-
ticipated that some concession will be made in two cases at
least where wares are unquestionalily Danish and whose pro-
ductions are extensively booked by exhibitors in the country.
The motive of the measure explains itself. Yet if, on the
other hand, the order is enforced without exception, it can
only be expected that the Nordisk and Dansk, to mention
two firms teature-producing on a large scale, will seek a
further market for their goods in America.
* * *
Maurice Elvey, formerly of the British and Colonial Com-
pany, is now working in the south in conjunction with the
London Film Company and will shortly release under that
trade-mark half a dozen two, three and four-part dramas,
specially written to display the personality of the former
Hepworth player, Elizabeth Risdon, now Mrs. G. L. Tucker.
* » *
The question of import duties on films again cropped up
in Parliament last week when Mr. McKenna's secretary was
asked if the slowness ot the work of checking rebates if
films sent abroad which had already paid import duty was
causing serious obstructions in parcel post transit between
England and the Continent, and other places. Mr. Mon-
tague, the secretary, once more made it clear to manufactur-
ers, exchangemen or others availing themselves of the draw-
back facilities when sending films temporarily abroad that
previous notice should be given to the customs authorities.
No duty is charged on films which can be proved to have
been reimported and to have received no drawback allow-
ance when they were sent abroad.
* * *
Last Thursday marked the 100th presentation of "The Birth
of a Nation" at the London Scala theater.
* * *
A picturesque figure in the British motion picture industry
was lost last week by the death at Glasgow of George Green,
a pioneer film renter of the Scottish city. Long before the
photoplay became an established institution and was re-
garded, mainly on account of its imperfections, as the special
territory of the traveling showman, George Green made a
name for himself over the border. With the growth of the
industry, that name was strengthened by the erection of a
large circuit of theaters in and about Glasgow, while more
recently he established Green's Film Service, one of the best-
known exchanges in the north country.
J. B. SUTCLIFFE.
70
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Among- the Picture Theaters
News and Views of Photoplay Houses Everywhere
SUNSET THEATER, PORTLAND, ORE.
Photoplay House Named After Its Decorative Scheme —
Stands on Valuable Piece of Property — Structure
Remodeled at Expense of $50,000.
THE Sunset theater, located on the southeast corner of
Broadway and Washington street, Portland, Ore., has
the distinction of being situated on the most valuable
piece of ground in that city, according to the assessor of
Multnomah County. The property, 100 by 100, pays taxes
to the county of $900 per month. The corner on which the
theater is located is one of the busiest in the city, as is
shown by the reports of the city traffic engineer, it being
one of Portland's principal transfer points.
The location has been the site of several theatrical enter-
Interior View of Sunset Theater, Portland, Ore.
prises, the first showhouse there being the Arcade, the pio-
neer of 10-cent vaudeville and picture houses in Portland.
Its owner was S. Morton Cohen, now one of the big men
in the moving picture game. It was afterward sold to the
People's Amusement Company, which conducted it as a
straight picture house. Last year Jennings & Company took
over the theater and renamed it the Sunset, entirely remodel-
ing the interior and lobbies at an expense of $50,000, and
today it is one of the best appointed and coziest picture
houses in the city of Portland.
The size of the auditorium is 43 by 100 feet, and its seating
capacity is 500. There are four large loges in the rear,
accommodating 34 persons. The motif of the entire decor-
ative scheme of the theater is the autumn sunset, and to
carry out this idea the walls are hung with canvasses of
autumn scenes, and the center of the ceiling is finished in
gold and old ivory, which, together with the lighting in the
theater through translucent glass, causes a smooth blending
of colors. The seats are ivory white, and a patron of the
house is never compelled to grope in the dark when seeking
a vacant seat. Besides the usual musical equipment, the
theater is provided with an Estey divided organ.
Specially worthy of note is the unique lighting system.
The ceiling is a plaster cast having a beamed effect and the
soffets of the beams are set with art glass back of which is
concealed colored lights, the effect against the gilded ceiling
being a sunset glow. Set in coves in the ceiling and also
hidden froin view are the house lights. These are tubular
mazdas, so distributed as to give an even and continuous
light. During the projection of a picture there is sufficient
light in the auditorium to read a newspaper and at the same
time the subject on the screen is perfectly clear. There is
not, however, a single exposed light to detract attention
from the picture on the screen.
The proscenium arch is a splendid piece of scagliola work
and the stage is of ample size to accommodate vaudeville
acts. There being no balcony, the screen is set for a straight
throw and the orojection is perfect. The operating room is
suspended from the ceiling, and is fitted with all modern-
appliances. The three Power's 5A machines are equipped
with automatic fire shutters.
There are two entrances to the theater, one on Washing-
ton street, and one on Broadway, both entrances being fin-
ished in onyx. The front walls of the lobbies are set with.
Grecian marble with a Conamara base. The concealed light-
ing and sunset effects are carried out in the lighting and
decorative scheme of the foyer and lobbies, both entrances.
having gilded ceilings, just below which are narrow panels
of autumn paintings. Hydrogen arcs of 1,000 watts each
are suspended under the marque front. Recently additional
lights have be«n installed outlining the front of the build-
ing. The foyer is hung with rich satin curtains of old
rose color, and the entrances to the loges open directly
from the foyer. .
A rest room is provided off the Broadway entraiice which
is fitted with the usual conveniences. The furniture and
tapestries are of Marie Antoinette design, the walls being
hung with drab drapes decorated with festoons of roses.
The furniture is of solid mahogany enameled to harmonize
with the walls.
PALACE THEATER, NEWARK, N. J.
Proctor's Latest Photoplay House a Structure of Architec-
tural Beauty and Elegance— Has Seating Capacity
for 2,800 — Managed by Lewis H. Golding.
THE public of Newark, N. J., was agreeably surprised and
delightfully amazed when the new Palace theater at
116 Market street, that city, was opened to them
Thanksgiving Day, November 25. The new Proctor Palace
theater is probably the latest word in theatrical construction,
and a glance at the accompanying cuts gives an idea of the
extraordinary beauty of the showhouse. The theatre is thor-
oughly fireproof,
but nevertheless-
hand extinguish-
ers and other
fire-fighting ap-
paratus are
found in all sec-
tions of the
building. Thirty-
five fire escapes
also render
egress from the
build ing very
easy in case of
necessity. The
system of ven-
tilation in the
Proctor Palace
is one of the
most perfect in
intake and ex-
haust. The heat-
'ing facilities are
also of the
best. The interior furnisliings are worthy of considera-
tion. Mr. Proctor has cliosen that exquisitely beautiful
decorative style known as "the Francois Premier" for the
interior embellishment of his new theater. Mr. Proctor's
chief assistant in the work, J, W. Merrow, has gone to great
trouble and expense to see to it that the new Palace theater
is a fine example of that fine old period of blues and gold.
The sidewalls of the main auditorium are draped in panels
of rich satin damask, as are also the side walls of the grand
entrance to the theater and the first balcony. There are forty
of these panels in all. In the decorative plan of the lobbies
the finest genius of the painter, William De Leftwich Dodge,
has been used to striking advantage in a series of Murals,
probably not surpassed for beauty of coloring or originality
of design in any other theater in this country. The front of
the theater building is imposing in its height and solidity.
The structure is ten stories high, with the highest floor
eighty-seven feet above the street level. The exterior of the
playhouse is entirely of white glazed terra cotta and marble,
with rich-colored tiles extending on each extreme side of the
Section of Interior of Proctor's Palace
Theater, Newark, N. J.
January 1^ 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
71
roof. A series of massive hanging lights run from the third
to the tenth story. An extremely ornamental and capacious
marquee extends out over the sidewalk.
The main entrance is exceedingly attractive and striking
because of the unique eflect produced by its great height
^fully forty feet) and the picturesque box office, which occu-
pies the center of the approach. The woodwork of the box
office extends to the top of the main arch of the entrance.
The floors of the lobbies are all in mosaic tile, and the pan-
«led walls in white marble. Lobby display signs are scattered
at intervals about the lobbies. There are three lobbies,
throughout which electric chandeliers and art globes shed a
soft light, producing an artistic effect.
Mr. Proctor in his new theater provided carefully for the
essential comforts of his patrons. These include cozy and
spacious women's rooms on all floors; smoking and lounging
rooms for the men, and mail chutes on all floors. Drinking
fountains of ornate design are within easy access on all
floors.
In the basic construction the use of steel, iron and re-
inforced concrete has been dominant. The plot covered by
the office building and theater entrance is 33 feet in width
by about 120 feet in depth. The ground in the rear, on which
are elected the main Palace and the roof garden theater,
extends over 75 feet by ISO feet. In all practically 16,000
square feet of land have been utilized for the building oper-
ation. The seating capacity of the Palace proper is approxi-
Beautiful Foyer of Proctor's Palace Theater, Newark, N. J.
mately 2,800, while the roof theater seats about 1.400 more.
Incidentally, R. J. O'Crowley, Jr., the assistant manager, who
acted as guide for the correspondent of the Moving Picture
World, said that this roof garden theater was quite complete
in itself, but Mr. Proctor prefers to keep quiet now about the
policy of it.
The Palace proper consists of an orchestra, entres_sol and
two balconies, and command the attention of the patrons.
The theater is completely cleaned twice daily with huge
vacuum cleaners. Motion pictures and vaudeville form the
program at the Palace. A spacious operator's booth has been
installed in the second balcony. The booth is equipped with
all the latest projection equipment and spotlight service. A
capable operator and assistant take care of the booth, which
is absolutely fireproof.
The executive staff of the newest addition to Newark's
amusement field is headed by Lewis H. Golding as resident
manager. Mr. Golding is by no means unfamiliar with
Newark, having been manager of Proctor's Park Place thea-
ter. He also held a similar position with Proctor's Elizabeth
theater. His assistant, R. J. O'Crowley, Jr., is a man well
known and experienced in Newark's theatrical activities.
NEW WORLD FILM PICTURE.
The first of Jules Eckert Goodman's plays to be adapted
for the screen is "The Point of View," originally produced
in Daly's theater. Work has begun at the ^A'orld Film Cor-
poration's Fort Lee studio, on the film version, made by
Emmett Campbell Hall. Director Emile Chautard is pro-
ducing this new five-part feature, with a cast including
Francis Nelson, June Elvidge, Jessie Lewis, Mildred
Havens, Douglas MacLean, Frederick Truesdell, Joseph
Flannagan, John Hyland and Henry Thornton.
GRAND THEATER, WALLACE, IDAHO.
Mayor and Members of City Council Attend Opening of
Photoplay House — Represents Investment of $30,000.
WHAT has been declared by exchange men and travel-
ing representatives of the various railroads of this
territory who have visited it to be the most up-to-date
moving picture theater of this section outside of the city of
Spokane, Washington, is the new Grand theater at Wallace,
Idaho, recently completed at a total cost of about $30,000,
including the ground. It was built by the Wallace Amuse-
ment Company under the direction and in accordance with
plans prepared by L. R. Stritesky, of Spokane. It was
opened November 10 and played to capacity houses at both
shows, as two shows are run daily. The opening program
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Grand Theater, Wallace, Idaho.
vvas composed of motion pictures and vaudeville. In addi-
tion to this there were vocal and instrumental selections
by Mrs. J. McAllister, Ralph Bovee and the Big Four quar-
tet of Wallace. A feature of the opening was' a reception
at 3 p. m. for the purpose of leaving people inspect the
house, and each woman was presented with a carnation.
Fully 1,500 persons attended the reception, according to the
estimate of a critic of a Wallace paper. For the opening
program the mayor and members of the city council of Wal-
lace were invited guests of the management and occupied
boxes.
The theater was planned primarily for moving picture
shows, but with a stage and other accessories of sufficient
capacity to accommodate the average road show. The build-
ing covers a plot of ground 50 by 100 feet, and has a total
seating capacity of 700, of which 525 can be accommodated
on the main floor and the remainder in the balcony. Ample
provision has been made for exits, there being, in addition
to the main front entrance and exit, four additional exits
for the first floor and two for the balcony. Wash and rest-
rcoms have also been provided for both sexes. The audi-
torium floor and orchestra rail are of concrete and wood
trimming is everywhere used sparingly, making the build-
ing highly sanitary and greatly decreasing the fire risk.
The building is heated by direct steam, the radiators on the
main floor being placed in recesses above the heads of the
audience. Ventilation shafts with induced drafts exhaust the
foul air near the floor line. The street sides of the building
are faced with mottled brown brick of a rough texture and
with terra cotta trimmings. The cost of the building ex-
clusive is approximately $20,000. The lighting is of the in-
direct type, electric fixtures being used.
The Wallace Amusement Company is composed of J. A.
Bedard, president; H F. Samuels, vice-president; Dr. J. E.
St. Jean, treasurer, and C. C. Spencer, secretary and man-
ager.
MABEL TRUNNELLE GETS ROSES.
The New Kingston theater, at St. John's place and Kings-
ton avenue, Brooklyn, had a big performance the other night
when Mabel Trunnelle and Herbert Pryor appeared in per-
son during the showing of their feature. "The Magic Skin."
and .got a hearty reception from a large following that crowd-
ed the theater to the great delight of Manager Lou Smith.
Miss Trunnelle was presented with a magnificent basket
of American Beauty roses and Mr. Pryor with a handsome
gold handled cane.
We may add, as by way of a postscript, that Manager Lou
Smith is just become a benedict, and that Miss Anna May
Krassner is to be his bride, and the date set for the cere-
mony is January 1. For the honeymoon, the happy couple
are to go" to Atlantic City and their home address is then to
be at 850 Longwrod avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
STRAND THEATER, DENVER, COLO.
To Light Exterior 58,000 Candlepower Is Used — It Is a Blaze
of White Light — House Managed by F. A.
Mahagan — Accommodates 1,250.
THE newest theater on Curtis street, Denver, Colo., is
the Strand theater, which was opened September 9,
1915. It is under the management of F. A. Mahagan,
who formerly was manager of the Lyric theater on 16th
street, that city. The theater stands on the site of the old
Isis, and is one of the prettiest theaters in town. The interior
color scheme is blue and gold. The walls are a soft blue,
with gold trimmings. The curtains are a rich blue velvet,
with the gold "S" and fleur-de-lis used as motifs. The
drapes at the entrance and in the foyer are blue velvet,
too, with the same motifs used.
The e.xterior is white. Three immense sunbursts light it.
On the e.xterior there is 58,000 candlepower consumed. It
is simply a blaze of white light — is one of the most conspicu-
ous on the street. The entire building is fireproof. The
aisles and stairs are unusually wide, so the building may be
readily emptied. The booth is well protected against fire,
and the light switches are so placed that they may be
controlled from all parts of the house.
The seating capacity of the theater is 1,250. The seats are
comfortable and wide, measuring twenty inches across. The
all the finer points that make or break the house. She car»
do everything from running the ventilation and heating
plants to conducting the orchestra and selling tickets in the
cashier's booth.
The .'^trand is a house of which Denver is proud.
Photo by Wiswall.
Strand Theater, Denver, Colo.
rows are thirty inches apart. There are three balconies, all
of which have good grades and are fitted with the same com-
fortable seats. A permanent vacuum system is installed and
a good ventilation system. The air is changed every five
minutes. The heating system, too, is all that could be wished
— the house is always kept at a good temperature.
Every comfort for the patrons has been thought of. There
is a comfortable smoking room for men downstairs, and
upstairs there is a pretty and attractive rest room for women,
all fitted up in blue with wicker furniture. Metro and Kleine-
Edison features are run in this house, which is exclusively
a feature house. Every day there is a comedy and drama
and twice a week there is a ncwspictorial. The admission
is ten cents for every seat in the theater.
The Stran^l has really started a precedent in Denver in
that when it strikes an unusually good feature it holds it
for a week or ten days. It has always been the custom here
that features, no matter how good or how bad, should
be run three or four days. The Strand is also headed in
the right direction in that Manager Mahagan has employed
a bright yourtg woman. Miss Tuhey, to manage the small
details and to work toward eflnciency. There is a marked
improvement in the place since Miss Tuhey has been on the
job. for she is a young woman of splendid experience in
the picture game, having managed one of the biggest thea-
ters in town for several years. The Iris, and understanding
REGENT THEATER, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
New House Had 8,000 Paid Admissions on Opening Day —
Lights in Floor Aid Patrons in Finding Seats.
THE Regent theater, Indianapolis, Ind., recently opened
by Bingham, Crose & Cohen, is an up-to-date exclu-
sive photoplay theater. The house opened on Thanks-
giving day with an attendance of more than 8,000 persons
through the performances. The building is of brick, steel and
reinforced concrete and fire-proof throughout from basement
to roof. A big electric sign in front of the house, which
carries appro.ximately 1,600 lights, flashes the names of the
current attractions. The entire front of the theater is
studded with lights. Four flaming arcs close to the side-
walk advertises the house for blocks up and down the street.
The main entrance has a red quarry tile floor with mosaic
tile, paneled walls and a well-lighted, domed ceiling in orna-
m.ental plaster. A well-designed marquise extends across
the front of the entire building and over the sidewalk cover-
ing both the main entrance and the front e.xits. Inside an
innovation which strikes the patron is the system of aisle
lights. These lights are placed in the floor and are covered
by heavy frosted glass. When the house is dark, patrons
can find their seats easily or make the way out without any
trouble. The lighting system is indirect.
The interior decoration is in tiflfany effect with mahogany
woodwork and mahogany seating throughout. The air in the
auditorium of the theater is changed every few minutes — a
system of natural and mechanical ventilation. Special at-
tention has been paid to the retiring rooms for men and
women and to the other rooms in the basement. Sanitary
drinking fountains have been provided in the men's and
Pageant Theater, Indianapolis, Ind.
women's rooms. ."^ maid is in attendance' in the women's
retiring rooms and there are also free telephones and writing
desks for the convenience of women patrons. The mana-
ger's office and rooms for the use of theater employees are
in the basement. All exits are marked by large, red lamp
boxes in plain view from all parts of the house.
The mirror screen which was designed so as to prevent
the feeling that the picture was being "framed in" and also
to give suitable setting to it, consists of a high paneled
v/ainscot and ornamental plaster decoration and is of pleas-
ing appearance. The screen is the second largest picture
screen in any Indianapolis theater. At the front of the
auditorium, a mechanical device to prevent drafts on those
seated near the entrance has been provided. The house
seats 800 persons, and the balcony has been so constructed
that it is an ideal place to see the show.
The opening show was "Damaged Goods" at twenty-five
cents for all seats. After this film had finished its run. the
house established its prices at ten cents, and at this figure
V-L-S-E. Pathe, Metro, and Fo.x productions are shown
with a cliange of program every Sunday, Wednesday, and
Friday. Music is provided by a first class orchestra and
the shows run continuously from 10 A. M. to 11 P. M.
January 1" 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
73
DITMAS THEATER, PERTH AMBOY, N. J.
Only Photoplay House in City Devoted to Feature Produc-
tions— Uses Mirroroid Screen and Has
100 Foot Throw.
THE Ditmas theater, an exterior view of which is here-
with produced, enjoys the patronage of the best and
most exclusive playgoers of Perth Amboy, N. J. This
modern up-to-date house is under the management of Ned
K. Miller, who also controls the Empire theater at Rah-
way, N. J.
The building, which is situated on State street, the center
of the city's activity, is of brick construction. The lobby is
spacious and artistic, containing pictures of well-known
Ditmas Theater, Perth Amboy, N. J.
film stars. Lobby display signs are also placed at regular
intervals about the lobby. The house accommodates 800
comfortably, and the seats are roomy. The auditorium has
no balcony. The Ditmas has had installed a modern venti-
lating system. During the summer months, fourteen elec-
tric fans are kept constantly in motion. There are six venti-
lators on the sides of the house, and two more at the roof.
Paramount pictures, together with latest Universal re-
leases, constitute the program. The Paramount pictures
are each shown two days, and these form the program for
the first four days in the week. On Friday, the current
Universal serial is presented, while on Saturday, a special
feature is introduced. Seven reels of good pictures are
shown at each show at an admission price of five ce'nts for
children and ten for adults. Both matinee and evening per-
formances are given, the admission being the same at night
as at matinees. Although there are several moving picture
houses in Perth Amboy, the Ditmas is the only one devoted
to exclusive features. The city has a population of 40,000.
The projection department of the photoplay house is in
the hands of a capable operator. The equipment consists
of two Standard projectors, spotlights, and a high power
generator. The throw is 110 feet, and the screen used is a
Mirroroid. A piano furnishes the music. Manager Miller
is a firm believer in newspaper publicity, and he attributes
much of the success of the Ditmas to consistent newspaper
work and the excellence of the Paramount program.
LYRIC THEATER, HAMILTON, ONT., CANADA.
Largest of United Chain— Seats 2,200 and Has 169-Foot
Throw — Employs Twenty-one Persons.
THE Canadian United Theaters, Limited, with head
offices in London, Ontario, control a chain of seven
large theaters in Eastern Canada, three of which are
devoted exclusively to the showing of high class moving
pictures. The largest and best paying theater of this circuit
is the Lyric of Hamilton, which has seating accommoda-
tion for 2,200 persons. It has been the policy of the com-
pany, for the past two years, to maintain this theater as
a good moving picture house and several features of the
system employed by Manager F. C. Chadwick are, to say
the least, unique.
The Lyric was opened late in 1913 as a vaudeville house
but, in spite of the city's population of 100,000, it soon proved
a failure. It was taken over by the present company in
February, 1914, and since that time, when it was transformed
into a picture theater, the business has increased five times.
At the present time, the one vaudeville act is not even
mentioned in the advertisements for the week's shows.
Manager Chadwick is a great believer, according to his
own admission, in "the long shows," and provides a pro-
gram of no less than thirteen reels for the matinees each
week day, for which he charges an admission of 10 cents
with 5 cents for children. In the evening this show is cut
down slightly in order to secure two houses, but still it is
a long program. There are no "big nights" and the result
is found in two big crowds every night in the week at 10 cents
and IS cents, with the admission for children never more than
5 cents. The program is changed three times a week, with
World films on Monday and Tuesday and Paramount pic-
tures during the remaining four days, with a total change on
Friday. One feature each Wednesday and Thursday is an
educational him of scientific or wonder nature.
The city of Hamilton claims the distinction of having
theaters with the longest and shortest throws of any theaters
in Canada. One local picture house has a projection of
only thirty feet, but in the Lyric the throw is 169 feet. The
screen, a gold fibre one, is no less than 16 feet back from
the foot-lights so that the orchestra seats are almost as
popular as those in the rear. The projection equipment
includes two Simplex machines, and there is a telephone
system running to all parts of the house. The theater also
has its own electric generating plant so that entire reliance
does not have to be placed on the two local lighting systems.
A cooling plant is operated by electricity and the air is
changed by means of mushroom ventilators under every seat.
The staff of the theater, including the five-piece orchestra
and the manager, is made up of twenty-one persons — all
men. The general manager of the circuit is Clark Brown
of the United offices. New York, but the manager of each
theater has practically complete control of his house. The
Interior View of the Lyric Theater, Hamilton, Ont., Ccuiada.
Lyric seldom takes any of the big multi-reel features because
the long films mean an interruption to the system of pro-
grams in vogue.
The other large Canadian theaters controlled by this com-
pany are the Majestic, at Stratford, Ontario, seating 1,400
people, and the Majestic at London, Ontario, with a seating
capacity of 1,500, both of which are moving picture houses
exclusively. In addition the company has a burlesque
theater in Montreal, Que., vaudeville theaters in Ottawa and
Montreal, and a stock company theater in Hamilton. The
show house at Stratford is the latest to be added to the
string.
The accompanying photograph shows the interior of the
Lyric theater at Hamilton with its plain and substantial
appurtenances and decorations and indirect lighting.
NICHOLLS DIRECTING "THE GRINNING SKULL OF
RESPECTABILITY."
Director George O. Nicholls is engaged in the production
of a Selig Diamond Special in three reels, written by William
E, Wing and entitled "The Grinning Skull of Respectability."
This virile story depicts the foibles and insincerity of so-
ciety.
BILLY SHERWOOD AT WORK WITH EDISON.
Billy Shervi'ood, the southern actor who won third place in
the Junior A. A. U. Championship Walk of the south, is at
work at the Edison studio playing the juvenile lead opposite
Grace Williams in a three-reel drama under the direction of
Frank McGlynn.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Advertising; lor Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Be Careful.
EXHIBITORS should be careful in making contracts with traveling
salesmen for premiums, advertising and supplies in general. More
than once the columns of this paper have carried stories of swindles
worked upon exhibitors and lately an exhibitor in New York State asked
us to look up a company dealing in china. He wrote that a salesman
had come to him and as he was busy he had turned him over to his
wife She acting on the salesman's assurance that her husband ap-
proved the' scheme, was induced to sign a contract for $130 worth of
china When he learned of the signing of the contract, the manager
cancelled the order, but was threatened with suit unless he compro-
mised for $40 for "commission, printing, etc." A letter to the company
asking what the "printing, etc." represented was replied to by their
lawyer a singular procedure for a business concern. It is probable that
that exhibitor will either have to pay for $40 for nothing at all, or $U0
for some stuff that may or may not be of that value.
Do not deal with traveling men. You can get just as good bargains
from novelty houses such as Shure & Co., and deal with people who
stand back of their goods and who have built their business on a desire
to deal fairly with patrons. You can get the stuff as cheaply, if not
cheaper select from a larger catalogue, be free from the results of mis-
representation and avoid legal fees. The firm mentioned above is by
no means alone in the business, but represents a type of concern that
it pays to deal with. If you want an address nearer your home town,
it will be obtained for you.
You Try It.
Sharp and Vahl, of the Orpheum, Nampa, Idaho, are making a play
for theatre parties. They print this item in a recent issue;
A party of twenty young ladies, members of the Junior De-
partment of the Century Club reserved seats for themselves
and saw Laura Hope Crews in "The Fighting Hope" last Monday
night.
Can you think of a nicer way to entertain a party of friends
than with a theatre party? Call us up and we will reserve any
number of seats you may desire.
The printer split the item, just as he got the pages mixed, but the
combination has its effect. Make a play for the theatre business, as
explained in Picture Theatre Advertising, and start off by showing that
others have already done it. You can give away seats to a couple of
clubs if necessary.
Box parties have this advantage over straight attendance : they make
talk. The guests naturally think more about a theatre party than they
do of merely dropping in, and others talk more of a party than the fact
that they saw certain persons in the house on a particular night. Also
it is the sort of stuff you can feed the local papers, because it is real
news as well as real advertising of a very practical sort.
How About It?
We are still waiting for Ben Michaels to come along with that Chinese
department in polyglot North End News, which he prints in the inter-
est of the Verdi Theatre, San Francisco. He has kept all of his other
promises and the sheet is really a newspaper as well as a house organ.
He stands in with the local association for the promotion of the section
and now he is advertising tor a society reporter. He has a sporting
editor already. That takes a column and a half, but it makes readers.
That the sheet has taken hold Is shown in the printing of several ad-
vertisements in Italian ; not house, but business advertisements. For a
youngster the North Side News is a husky, and it is making business
by taking an interest in the general affairs of the section.
Mail Folders.
The Elite. Mishicot, Wis., uses a four page card holder that can be
clipped with a paper fastener and sent through the mails at penny postage,
the back being lined for the address. They advertise a two day program
(but do not date the days). The mailing scheme is a good one, where
a mail list Is used. You can send four or six pages under penny postage
if the folder is not sealed, and you can save the cost of envelopes.
Teaching.
It is a good plan to clip things about the Alms and reprint for the
information of your patrons, but it is a better plan still to give the para-
graphs a local twist, where possible, and generally it Is possible. The
Liberty. Jamesburg, N. J., uses a tiny four page, but it gets in the pro-
gram and house talk and it talks about the house. They not only stand
up for the pictures, but they show from their own past programs what
good stories can be had, which gives the argument a double force. Read
this :
Films are not a peril — they are not the things of evil the
bigots suppose them to be. They have done good everywhere, are
still doing good and will continue to do so for all time to come.
What would be more of a lesson for good than "The Stoning,"
or "On Dangerous Paths" shown only last Wednesday, or "The
Money Master," or "The Hand of God," ./, in fact, any picture
that has been shown, be they single reel, double reel or feature?
What could have been sweeter than that beautiful Griffith picture,
"A Mothering Heart?"
And so they go, all down the line, each doing its little good and
passing on — and so, one by one, the hold-outs, the people of all
classes, are realizing what a wonderful benefit it all is.
See what you can do along the same lines. In every town there are
some whose prejudice must be combatted. They are talking. Talk back.
An "Injun Invitation."
The Grand Theatre, Fairmount, West Va., recently booked in "Are You
a Mason," and sent out invitations to all members of the craft assembled
for special doings. It was done in regular invitation form, but at the
bottom is the line, "Bring ten cents with you." The unexpectedness of the
line gave more force to the invitation than any other form of adver-
• tising. A straight invitation with an admission at the door would have
been a business breaker, but worded as it was it made both laughs
and business.
A Handy Phone.
The Fine Arts Theatre, Detroit, has phone number one in its exchange
and makes "Plione Cadillac 1" a sort of slogan. It's more handly than
many realize to have a phone call that is easily remembered, but this
is about the handiest yet. You phone one for information, the house
program, party seats or anything else. They get out a nice looking
twelve page paper with about a page and a half of house notes. An
editorial chat should be put in. Notes are good, but about half a page
of straight talk about one feature of the house is even better. Tell
about yourself, modestly, but with a full appreciation of your various
excellencies.
Wants to Know.
The Princess Theater, Meriden, Miss., sends In a program and says
"go to it — criticize." They do not want to be patted on the head. They
want to make the issue better. It is a four pager, cheap news stock,
6 by 9M:. Some local advertising is carried, but there are five blank
spaces which should be filled in with something to kill the unfinished
look, even if nothing more had been done than to say, "This space for
sale." Plain white space looks bleak and suggests an unfinished condi-
tion that unconsciously is associated with the house. Until the space
can be sold, it would be even better to run some notes on photoplay.
The printer has made up badly. He uses two columns and on the
first page the program matter is the left hand column instead of the
right, and he runs there the Monday announcement and the Tuesday
date and two lines of the first synopsis. This should have been taken over
to the second page where it can be read as a whole. Inside the sheet
looks like this :
COMING ATTRACTIONS AT THE PRINCESS
''^"-'^'"""'^
ELKIN-HENSON GRAIN CO.
UNCLE JIMMV SHORT
SPINKS
For Good PlumblDs
Were this our program we would first break up the rule borders and
make the outside rule box in both pages, a single oblong of rule taking
in the two pages. Next we would move the program column on page
two, to meet the program on three, and box these in as a whole. This
we would box in with six point rule. This would keep the program
apart from the advertising. Next we would use on the right hand page,
outside column, just enough of the coming attractions to run down to
the bottom advertisement, or else we would set this just outside of the
program on each side of the program box, having the advertisements
only top and bottom, on these two pages. Or, still better, we would take
these two sections for house chat and use the program space on the back
page for underlines, making the stories for the day so short that they
could all be gotten into the space on pages two and three. The L shaped
January 1, 1916
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75
underline is easy for the printer, but it is unsightly. He seems to have
made it up in a hurry and to please himself and with no idea of making
a good job of it.
If the Princess has a copy of Picture Theatre Advertising, a very
excellent form can be found on page 181, or if they have a file of this
paper, the same program is reproduced on page 1251, of the issue dated
May 22, 1915. In either case we would urge a few lines of descriptive
matter rather than the complete synopsis. If they hold to the full
synopsis, they should watch the proof and not permit a two line turn.
The Tuesday date should appear on top at page two and not at the bottom
of page one. It can be done by cutting four lines out "The Black Sheep"
if it is desired to give full space to the special film featured on that
day; a local fair picture.
It is always necessary to watch the printer. Give him a chance and
naturally he will loaf. He will not double up a story just because it
looks better when straight run and a turn will save time. Tell him
what you want,^ and how you want it and then see that he delivers the
goods.
Meriden can get in the class with Brooklyn. The latter is famous ek
the home of Kick, the Printer. Meriden has Thrash, the Repair Man,
and possibly some auto owners would like to.
At It Again.
They are at the coupon scheme again out west. The Ogden (Utah)
Examiner gives matinee coupons for a local house that are good for
balcony seats in the evening up to seven thirty. The scheme used to be
a good one before the papers found out how handy it was. but now It
helps only the paper and but seldom the bouse.
A Stock Invitation.
Louis Pilosi, of Pilosi's Theatre, Old Forge, Pa., offers a n§w scheme
in a stock invitation. It is printed in Old English, which means that
there is a printer with poor judgment in Old Forge, but the idea Is
new and of advantage. The form invites the recipient to attend a per-
formance, the date and title of the picture being written in to suit the
need of the moment. The sample sent in invites to a performance of
America and was sent to all the local school teachers. Mr. Pilosi writes
that a record business resulted. Since the lower line reads : "Kindly
advise pupils to see this production," we gather that the card is kept
for the teachers and is sent out whenever anything of an educational
or semi-educational value is shown, but the scheme of having a stock
invitation printed up and left blank for title and date is one that can
be adapted to many forms of use. Where the number of invitations to be
sent out permits, it is possible to get a two color effect by printing a
second time for title and date in another color.
Mr. Pilosi deserves a vote of thanks. He gets something handier than
the form letter, and this can be used many times when a form letter
would require too much time. He says he has more schemes. If they
are as good as this he is not only invited but urged to come along with
the rest. It's odd this idea was not thought of before.
The Right Direction.
The East Liberty Cameraphone, Pittsburgh, in a recent program en-
closed a slip which reads :
EVERY AFTERNOON—
WE WILL SHOW two pictures especially
selected to entertain the Young People.
CAMERAPHONE THEATRE
6202 Penn Ave.
This is a step in the right direction. It is a good talking point and
appeals to the mothers as well as the kiddies and in these days of over-
production it is easy to get good commercials cheaply. Many exhibitors
report a falling off in the juvenile attendance. This is largely because
they are not interested in the longer features now used. Give them
something in the afternoon and get that extra money. It is just as
spendable as the adult admissions and it pleases the youngsters.
Good Work.
We've been watching the Lehigh Orpheum, South Bethlehem, experi-
ment with programs. They used to have a neat vest pocket, but they
suddenly went after the six by nine, and for some weeks they have
been fishing around. Now they seem to have struck it. The first page
carries the releases for the week, the names of the players, the titles
of the plays and the days, but not the dates — which should be added.
Inside there are three days to a page, open composition and perhaps
not quite enough display, since at least the title should be in display and
the names of the players, too. The back page is given the chief feature
unless a herald for this is bound in, when the back carries the second
best bet for the week. One thing that makes for success with this house
Is that they never try to say too much for the space they have. They
do not load down with type. It is always clean and neai in appearance,
inviting to the eye.
Objects to Cigarettes.
H. B. Dodge, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Fall River, Mass.,
who runs the photoplay exhibitions recently spoken of in this depart-
ment, writes that he is going to raise the program to ten reels. He has
been running on what used to be called in vaudeville the Poli scheme,
starting with the lesser films, running the features and repeating the
opening numbers for the benefit of the late comers. Now he will run ten
reels straight, which is just a little too long. Ten reels are apt to tire
the spectator just as ten hard boiled eggs might be rejected where five
would suflSce. Six to eight are better, but of course local conditions
govern. Mr. Dodge adds :
From time to time I have read editorial comments in the
various motion picture trade journals, in which they have stated
that there was "too much revolver" in our motion pictures. I
thoroughly agree with these criticisms, but would like to add
another criticism, viz. — "too much cigarettes."
In this day, no posted riian will defend the cigarettes. It is
bad enough to men, but the injury to boys is incalculable. When
boys see actors using cigarettes as much as they do in our pic-
tures, it cannot but have a very harmful effect. I do wish some-
thing could be done to cut the cigarette smoking In pictures down
to the very minimum, if it cannot be eliminated altogether.
There undoubtedly is too much cigarette smoking in pictures, but
cigarettes are cheaper than cigars and better than the sort the property
man will supply, and the actor uses the cigarette to keep his hands
occupied and out of the way. Mr. Dodge's point is well taken. Small
boys have their motion picture heroes as well as heroines and some
might be tempted to smoke "just like" their favorite star. The point
is referred to the directors, Mr. Dodge is not in the reformer class.
He is a regular man as his selection of films will show, but he takes
a point because he knows so well there is a reason for it.
Come In Handy.
The accompanying cut shows the use made of a float prepared for a
county fair. An animal picture suggested the circus, the circus sug-
gested the float and the float made for business. It was used by the
Burns, Brothers, of the Bungalow Theatre, Durant, Okla. The double
use of the float is clever and suggests the expediency of building a struc-
ture for a wagon or auto that can be put to double use. If you are in
a small town and need to wake them up now and then, get something
of this sort and let it appear on the street only when you have something
extra special.
Criticisms.
A western theatre is inviting its patrons to criticise the programs that
may advise the manufacturers as to what is wanted. We do not like
the idea. It argues well, but it does not take Into consideration the fact
that most persons suppose that criticism must be adverse. Start them
criticizing and presently they will become dissatisfied. Do not ask them
to critize each program or you'll have started something you cannot
stop and they will keep on after the coupon is withdrawn.
Takes Nerve, but
It takes nerve to give your front page to past performances, but that
is what the Grand, Salem, Oregon, does. It starts off with a reader
about the past week's bill. It tells you it was good and why. Then you
turn to the current program feeling that this must be good, too. Too few
managers tell of the past. They seem to think that it speaks for itself,
but it pays now and then. to tell, in a chatty vein, how good your shows
have been, as an unspoken argument in favor of coming attractions.
A little more care should be taken with the inside pages. The right
hand pages, three and five, should be used for the house programs, and
the lefts given to the outsiders. The topics should be dated. In the
first issue one story is announced for Friday and Saturday. The other
is announced as "A feature of the week," without being more specific.
In another place the dates are given. They should be repeated in the
heading for the story. It would probably pay the house to throw th«
advertisement off the front page and take this for the program.
Selling Space.
The Orpheum, Fort Wayne, Ind., has some good lines for its pro-
gram which are run every week. They may help others who have
more white space than they have call for,
NUTSHELL FACTS ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
2.000 of these programs are delivered to the most select homes
in the city. To people who are playgoers — and therefore
spenders.
The balance are given away to patrons passing from the
theater.
The reading matter in the program is of such a nature that
people will necessarily have to keep the pamphlet in order to
refer to the schedule of coming attractions.
This program gets into the home — and stays there. Some-
thing which other theater programs do not do.
Space rates are cheaper than any other similar publication
issued in the city.
They run a lot of advertising as it is, getting out twelve pages, but
they take a part of each page for themselves, setting a good example.
They are happy in their choice of lines, some of the heads reading
"Shadows of some coming events" for the underline and "What the
orchestra will play this week" for their musical department, which
is paired with "Vocal selections for the week." Both paragraphs carry
some chat about the singer and the musicians designed to help the
audience to realize that the music is worth while. It might seem
that if the music xvas worth while the audience would appreciate the
fact without being told, but it is a good plan to tell them because
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January 1, 1916
it crystalizes their own opinions. They may know the music is good
and not realize it because they never definitely and positively told
themselves so. When they read the paragraph, the wording gives the
sub-conscious thought a form and permanency. That is why it pays,
now and then, when you have had a particularly good program to
talk about it. Your people have seen it, but tell them what to think
about it and they will not only think but talk about the good shows.
Dates Needed.
The Lyric, Asbury Park, N. J., sends in a six-page folder for com-
ment and about the only comment we can make is the same old
suggestion of dated days. The folder opens up to show the program
on three pages of one side. This gives a page to each two-day at-
traction, but only the days are named. They are not dated. The date
runs ohly on the front page and there it is spelled out, so that it
is not picked up as quickly as would be the figures. We think that
while the spelled out date is more elegant, the figure date is more
practical. The date should be given on the front page as "the week
of" and the first and last day inclusive. Then each film subject should
be dated as well.
The issue is an attractive one, being printed in purple on white
stock and framed in a light yellow border. Inside, the three attrac-
tions are run as a whole, being separated Into three panels with three
lengths of rule, the center one being twelve ems and the others eight,
the center rule rising and falling two ems below and above the others.
This makes a simple cut-off that even the smallest shop can impro-
vise and it isolates the three sections without separating them. The
border runs about the entire three pages as a whole and carries three
cuts and two trade marks set in. On the other side all of the pages
are separately framed and carry the title, the underline and brief
comment as to the week's attractions.
Purple on white alone is apt to be crude, but where there is an-
other color to temper it, it works up nicely. The use of the yellow for
titles is not well advised, for It puts the most important line in the
weaker color. The title could better have gone in the purple with a
frame of the yellow to throw it into prominence. The titles should
always be made as prominent as possible. If you have two colors
use the stronger for the titles and box with the contrasting color.
You Too?
Have you one of these in your theater?
The Saturday morning performances at the New -Family for
boys and girls are proving a great attraction for the young
folks. Indeed, the variety of subjects presented affords inter-
est to every one regardless of age. Special care is given to the
selection of the films, and the increasing weekly attendance dem-
onstrates the public appreciation of the efforts put forth by
the New Family Children's Welfare League in bringing these
pictures to Adrian. Two shows each Saturday morning —
10 and 11 o'clock. Doors open at 9 :30. Admission without
a league ticket 5 cents. Tickets may always be obtained at
the following stores, which are members of the league : Henig,
Westgate & Condra, Commercial Savings Bank, Geo. M. Tripp
Co., and James H. Howell Co.
Sooner or later you must realize that the majority of motion pic-
tures are not longer being made to please the children. The kid-
dies are no longer in the majority in any audience, not even at the
matinees. A more adult story appeals to the men and women more
than it does to the children, but the children can and should be
appealed to through the special performance. This clipping is taken
from the well edited program of the New Family, Adrian, Mich., but
many houses are falling in line. Why not come along with the rest
and have your own special performances?
This scheme seems to be worked in conjunction with busincoS houses.
Perhaps the management will be good enough to explain the details
for the benefit of the rest of us.
The New Family program, by the way, holds its own remarkably
well for a monthly. The bills for the month are announced in brief
form and the remainder of the space is taken up with comment on
the stronger features. This Is much better than an even apportionment
of the space, no matter what the relative value of the attractions.
One great danger in program writing is to emphasize all pictures alike.
Nothing seems to stand out; nothing seems to be better than the rest —
BO it is not.
Booming Carmen.
Orval E. Sellers is good enough to outline his campaign for "Carmen."
The two films were showing in East Liverpool, Ohio, and his house,
the Strand, had the Farrar pictures. He writes :
Enclosed is a copy of an issue of our morning paper of a
scheme I used for this theater last week to boost "Carmen." It
may not meet with your approval as up-to-date matter for a big
city, but it was a knockout here. Bast Liverpool is a town of
25,000. This theater Is the best in the city for pictures, and
seats 1,100. We are playing Paramount Metro. Triangle and
the best of other feature films on the market. The business has
been boosted 700 per cent, the last three weeks by novel adver-
tising schemes. Our opposition was booked to play the Theda
Bara Carmen at the same time we played Farrar. I used the
page ad In the papers and had the form changed to tne back
page of the first section and 1,500 extras run off and put the
red ink on the front. We got hold of the local agent of the
Victrola and used the Farrar records of Carmen, and also got
him to use space on our page. Then I wrote up a short history
of Farrar, Bizet, the opera and the Immensity of the production.
We distributed the papers in all stores, offices and throughout
the home section.
During the action of the film, while the cigarette factory
scene was on, I used dislnfectine which imitated the smeii of
joss and tobacco and put It in the incoming vent pipe for air,
which circulates every minute throughout the building. By cue
from the operator at the termination of the scene, I cut it out
and the odor was cleared out in less than a minute. The front
of the building was draped with Spanish flags and set pieces.
The orchestra used the Carmen music adapted for the play by
Rothapfel and the ushers were dressed as Spanish boys. We
packed the house for the entire engagement.
We have some novel effects for Mme. Butterfly, with Pick-
ford, when we play it. I will write you about them at the time.
We have a :i2-foot stage back of our screen and are using some
novel effects a la New York when we can. On the Via Wire-
less picture we are using a large coll and flash on the roof of the
building, the noise of which attracts a number of people.
This may all seem like •'small time stuff," but It Is getting
the money and the attention of the people in this city. I read
your articles each week and get some very good ideas from
them. Anything you might suggest that would get the attention
of the people or the money, I would appreciate.
The paper is the regular issue with a half-page scare head in red
ink surcharged on the face of the regular black imprint. The line,
"^S women seriously hurt," is so placed as to show up clearly, and
smaller type adds, "in the fight in the cigarette factory In Carmen."
This idea Is not new, but the fake extra Is by no means worked out;
and right now any extra will attract attention.
The back page gives only half a page of advertisement. There is a
three-column half-page advertisement for the Victrola, apparently an
independent advertisement, and some stuff set as straight news. As
we get it the entire page was paid for, though but half was used for
the ostensible advertisement, and this is very far from being "small
time" stuff. It takes nerve to hold back the straight advertisement
and put in reading matter, but the Victrola advertisement is really
a part of the film advertisement. It tells who Farrar is better than
the bouse could. Of course the house should know, but here is the
Victrola company also advertising her as a record star. They are not
interested in the house. Farrar must be good. It is worth the price
of the full page to keep the stuff all together, even though some of it
might have been slipped in as a free reading notice. We do not see
that Mr. Sellers needs many tips from the big town.
The ventilator stunt is clever. We wonder if the next day the papers
told about it, with mild emphasis laid upon the fact that in just one
minute the smell vanished. That would be big time stuff, too. The
Via Wireless coil was used at the New Amsterdam theater when the
play was running in New York and it attracted as much attention on
Forty-second street as it probably did in East Liverpool.
Mr. Sellers draws too fine a distinction when he asks for ideas that
get attention or get the money. Ideas that get attention get the money
as the inevitable result. The two work interchangeably. To get the
money you must gain attention and, gaining attention, the money fol-
lows, but you must interest as well as attract. Sometimes it is a bad
scheme to get the attention if you cannot back up the noise by an
attraction worth the while, but this does not, of course, apply to
Carmen.
Mixed.
The Empress, Gordon. Neb., sends in an opening program, the house
being started in November, playing films when road attractions do
not ofier. P. Poggenpohl, the manager, uses an elaborate cover, evi-
dently stock, but not Henncgan or United States material, in red and
gold, a neat design that is not intrusive and yet stands out well. We
should like to see some of the later advertising after so tasteful a
start.
Overdone.
A correspondent sends in the program of a theater here In New
York. On one undated week the schedule was :
Monday — Coyntry store. Fifty presents.
Tuesday— Oriental night. Forty presents.
Wednesday — Novelty and Surprise night.
Thursday— Country store. Fifty presents.
Friday — Shirt Waist night. Twenty waists.
Saturday — Cut Glass night.
Sunday — A special program of excellent photoplays. ^
No wonder some people say that there is no money in pictures ! It
will be noticed, nowever, that there is no lottery on Sunday. That
will help some. This is not running a theater. It is as bad as the old
Louisiana lottery.
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Inquiries.
Q,aestlons concerning the writing (but NOT the mnrketing of >
photoplays Trill be repiied to Trithout charge if addressed to
the PhotoplayTvright Department and accompanied by a fully
addressed stamped envelope. Q,ue8tions must be typewritten
or written with pen and ink.
Questions as to the financial standing of concerns or the
probable mnrlcets for specific or certain styles of stories cannot
be answered.
In no case and under no circumstance ^tIII any manuscript or
synopsis be handled and if sent will be returned without reply.
A list of addresses of producing companies will be »ent If the
request Is made direct to the publication office* but not where
request Is made to this department.
Keeping at It.
PERSISTENCE pays, but it is not easy to persuade the novices of this
fact. They want to write "a" script and sell it and write another
and sell that and so on. After they have failed to sell a couple or
"several" they get tired, decide that the business is a swindle and quit.
Generally, it would not pay the quitter to stick. He does not have It in
him to succeed. Even if he did, he is too easily discouraged, but now
and then someone worth the saving drops by the wayside and this is
a message to them.
Lately we were spending the evening with Marc Edmund Jones and
as we looked at his files we asked how many scripts had failed to sell.
"Only four," he answered. After we came to, we expressed mild dis-
belief, and he went on to explain that he kept on changing a script until
he got it into salable shape, and to illustrate he told the story of the
card which is reproduced here This is the actual record of an actual
The Siren
Vitagraph,
Sept. eth.. 1915
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script, that tells the history in brief, but Mr. Jones has amplified the
explanation. As the entries will not reproduce, it may be interesting to
note the selling history. The written entries are given as they run, the
dashes indicating a break for a change in title. They are:
Biograph— 10-25. 11-2.
Vitagraph— 8-13. 8-17.
Biograph— 8-17, 8-24.
Lubin— 8-24, 8-29.
Selig— 8-31, 9-6.
Victor— 9-28. 10-2.
Reliance — 4-4. 4-16.
Vitagraph — i-17. 4-26.
Edison — 1-26. 5-22.
Lubin— 5-22, 5-27.
Kalem— 5-29, 6-9.
Essanay— 6-10, 6-13.
American — 6-13, 7-18.
Universal— 7-23, 8-9.
Biograph— 8-13. 8-22.
Pilot— 8-27, 9-15.
Solax— 9-17, 10-6.
Kalem— 10-27, 11-4.
Biograph— 11-18, 11-29.
Vitagraph— 12-11. 12-12 Sold.
Here are twenty submissions in five different forms, four of these
being to one company, three to another and several twice each. The
story took two years and more to sell, but it did sell and was released.
Mr. Jones gives this history of the story :
"Was She Justified," story number four, was written October
25, 1911, submitted to Biograph, and rejected promptly. It
involved the proposition of a woman in love with a man who
had been a bad actor and whose conscience wouldn't let him pro-
pose to a good wonian^ the woman thereupon deliberately com-
promising herself and going down to his plane to win him. "Was
She Justified?" Biograph didn't seem to think so.
In August. 1912, the &tory was taken up again. "The Double
Standard" is an elaboration, in which the girl, aided by detectives,
succeeds in making tbe man think her like himself, whereupon he
takes her to his arms. Vitagraph, Biograph, Lubin, Selig and
Victor rejected promptly, and in October the story was back in
the morgue.
April 4. 1913, the story appears again as "When Standards
Clash." The man remains a rounder, but is not averse to pro-
posing. She is virgin pure, but accepts in full knowledge of
his weakness. Instead of lowering herself to his plane she figures
on raising him to hers. She fails. Later her son grows up and
follows in the footsteps of his father. His father meets and
saves him; also himself. In six months of steady travelling the
story was refused a berth by Reliance, Vitagraph, Edison, Lubin,
Kalem, Essanay, American, Universal, Biograph, Pilot and
Solax, in order.
October 6, 1913, the story was called in, emerging on the
20th, as "The Appearance of Circumstances." Here is a reversion
to the original plot, dropping the two generation features. The
man is now a reporter, and the girl daughter of a reformer.
The man, sent to a notoious cafe to get a story, is reported to the
proprietor as an investigator for the reformers, and to avoid a
tanning, takes the girl he is talking with to a hotel, there explain-
ing and soothing her disappointment with a liberal lip. He is
seen by one of the detectives of the girl's father and told never
to see her more. But she believes his story and to convince her
father, deliberately compromises herself as in the original plot
and convinces her father that "The Appearance of Circumstances"
may be innocently damning. Kalem and Biograph returned with
their compliments and then the humor of it struck home.
The result is that in December, 1913, the story becomes a
comedy. The girl becomes a country mouse and the man a
handsome city fellow that thinks the flashy girls the best ones.
The mouse tries mousy ways which fail to win him, follows him
to a notorious cafe unseen by him, and there noticing the general
type of feminity, extemporizes, with a large pair of shears, a
generous decollette and an alarming slit skirt. Entering the
cafe, she attracts first the attention of an oily theatrical type,
from which she is rescued by her ideal, and all ends as it
should. "She Would a Siren Be" sold to Vitagraph, and has
been released as "The Siren" on September 8, 1915.
In passing it might be noted that so long as the editor was asked to
accept seriously the story of a woman who deliberately sought to com-
promise herself that she might win a man, the story did not prove
acceptable. As a comedy with a slightly farcical treatment it sold the
first time out. There is a lesson here. Hundreds of stories that have
no chance as dramas would make acceptable comedies and the reverse
is equally true. The story that makes fun of a subject too serious to be
treated humorously is no more acceptable than one which makes a
serious portrayal of what cannot be accepted seriously.
Some of his stories have sold the first time out. most of them have
sold without substantial alteration, but he just keeps on working away
until he does sell. Taken as a whole, his average of sales is not better
than the ordinary, but he cleans up through persistence.
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Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
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Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot
of study.
Question No. 118.
Best answer will be published, and the names of others sending in
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of xlonor. Theater man-
agers looking for high-class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
Are there any circumstances under which an inside two-wing
shutter is to be preferred f What is likely to happen if a three-
wing outside shutter is used when the current is 60 cycle A. C.t
Roll of Honor on Question No. 112.
The Roll of Honor on Question 112 consists of Joseph H. M. Smith,
Fort Worth, Tex. ; L. W. Carroll, Lan aster. New Hampshire ; R. W.
Martin, Los Angeles, Cal. ; J. R. Thompson, Youngstown, 0., and
G. Betz, Osgood, Ind.
It was rather a puzzle which answer to select because of the fact
that Brothers Carroll and Betz gave particularly clear explanations of
the principle of the beater movement, but Friend Martin, on the other
hand, gave a very extended description of these movements accompanied
by an excellent drawing, and this finally decided me to use his reply.
Reply to Question No. 112.
By R. W. Martin, Los Angeles, Cal.
The Question :
What is the "beater type" of intermittent? What are the points for
and against it? Why was its use abandoned? What is the "gripjer
type" of intermittent? Why is a large, heavy star, which would have
ample wearing service, not used instead of the smaller one?
The Answer :
The "beater type" of intermittent movement, also called the "dog
movement," is shown in one of its forms in Fig. 1. In this form the
BEATEK
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beater is substantially a wrist pin mounted on the outer end of a
crank, the continuous revolution of which causes it to have a mo-
tion through circular path ABD in the direction shown. The crank
shaft is geared to the shaft which carries the sprocket as shown in
Fig. 1. The intermittent movement, entire, is comprised of the beater.
the sprocket and the necessary connections between them. The action
IS described as follows : In Pig. 1 the movement of the film through
the gate is just ready to commence. As the beater passes downward
through arc AB it presses against and pushes a loop into tae film be-
tween the gate and the sprocket, and this action, combined with the
continuous pull of the sprocket, moves the Sim down through the
gate the exact distance of one frame, or three-quarters of an inch.
When the beater reaches point B it starts to ascend, and rises clear of
the film, leaving the loop still in the film, so that while the beater moves
through arc BDA the sprocket is taking up the slack in the recently
formed loop and consequently the film remains stationary in the gate
during the time of the movement of the beater through arc BDA. When
the beater again comes around to the point A, the same cycle of oper-
ation commences again, and so on continuously throughout the whole
run of the nlm, thus causing a continued intermittent movement of
the film through the gate.
The throw of the crank, or rather the diameter of circle ABD, must
be such that the ratio of arc AB to arc BDA will be equal to the
ratio of the period of movement to the period of rest. The larger
the diameter of circle ABD the shorter will be the time of tne shift,
and the smaller its diameter the longer will be the time of the shift.
This point is difficult to make clear without going to very great length
in the description. The fact that the time of the shift can be altered
by merely changing the throw of the crank constitutes one of the main
advantages of the beater movement. If the position of the beater is
made adjustable by proper mechanical construction, the operator can
experiment with different shifts and forms of shutter blades until the
proper combination is found which is best adapted to local conditions.
The intermittent sprocket type is wholly devoid of this advantage.
The accuracy with which the film is shifted in the gate is wholly inde-
pendent of the length of the throw of the crank. This feature is regu-
lated wholly by the ratio of the gear connections be;.ween the crank
shaft and the sprocket shaft. If the sprocket has sixteen teeth or
a circumference of four frames, then the gear connection must be
such that the crank makes four revolutions to every one of the sprocket.
Or again, to every frame that the sprocket takes up the crank must
make one complete revolution. But the actual principle Involved is
more clearly set forth by the following :
If the sprocket is running so as to take up sixteen frames per sec-
ond, the film must pass through the gate at the rate of sixteen frames
per second with either a uniform, variable, or intermittent motion.
But the action of the beater is imparting sixteen intermittent movements
to the film in the gate during the same time and at equal intervals.
Therefore, the film is passing through the gate at the rate of sixteen
frames per second, and also with sixteen intermittent movements per
second ; and consequently each movement must comprise the distance
of exactly one frame.
This fundamental principle of the beater movement is the most per-
fect that has ever been applied to a device for shifting the film, and
augments much in its favor. The Kinemacolor projector which uses
the type of movement shown in Fig. 1 shifts the film at the high rate
of about 35 frames per second, and the picture stands on the screen
like a rock. The Kinemacolor machine also demonstrates another
strong point in favor of the beater type. Even at such high speed,
and under extra heavy gate tension, the film stands up well at the
perforations. This is due to the fact that the sprocket moves a very
short distance during the time of the shift. Consequently there is no
ripping action exerted upon the perforations, such as is caused by the
sudden high speed of an intermittent sprocket. Another advantage of
the beater type lies in the fact that there are no intermittent mechani-
cal parts, and consequently the shock and vibration in the mechanism
is reduced to a minimum. It is therefore well adapted' for high speed.
The problem of inertia is eliminated, and inertia in a device of this
kind is some problem.
Now to enumerate some of the defects of the movement : When the ■
beater descends and strikes the film at the point A, Fig. 1, it sounds
like a chorus of about 40O katy-dids and a few crickets, and the noise
is loud enough to constitute a serious objection to using the move-
ment at all. It is also claimed that when the beater strikes the film
it tends to produce cracks in the celluloid. It is also claimed that
the vibrations set up in the loop are transmitted to the aperture and
injure the definition of the picture. There is still another fault which
is serious, viz. : The beater is constructed to strike the film only on
the perforated margins, to avoid injury to the photograph, and the
constant beating on the edges causes the film to buckle, and in time
this prevents the picture from lying flat in the aperture. All of
these defects have caused the movement to fall into disrepute, until
it is now scarcely used at all.
There is another form of beater movement known as the "pitman
type." In this form the beater occupies a mechanical position that
corresponds exactly with the cross head of an engine. The beater
oscillates with a straight line motion, but otherwise the action Is
the same as described in connection with Fig. 1. It causes less vibra-
tion in the loop, but the oscillating motion produces more vibra-
tion in the mechanical parts. There have been many attempts to elimi-
nate the defects of the beater movement by means of auxiliary devices
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which operate mainly to vary the nature of the movement of the
beater ; but so far none of them have been adopted to any extent.
The gripper type of intermittent movement is shown in one of its
forms in Fig. 2. It could be described briefly as an intermittent wringer.
The two rollers shown in Fig. 2 have a part of their surfaces raised
along the arcs AB and A'B' and are connected to each other by gears
which cause the two rollers to revolve in opposite directions at equal
speed. When A and A' come to position shown, the film is gripped
between the rollers and pulled downward like a towel through a wringer
and when B and B' come into contact the film is released and remains
stationary while the rollers move through the arcs BDA and B'D'A'. The
ratio of time of movement to time of rest is determined by the lengths
of the arcs AB and A'B'. There are other mechanical devices for ac-
complishing the purpose, but they operate in principle like the form
shown in Fig. 2. In the early days of cinematography, before perfor-
ation of the film came into vogue, the gripper type was the subject of
much experiment ; but its action could never be made positive, since
the film could not be prevented from slipping when passing between
the rollers.
The star of the Geneva movement is made small and light to elmi-
nate the effect of inertia as much as possible. There are two kinds
of inertia operating in the star, viz. : positive and negative inertia.
Negative inertia is the resistance the star opposes to the starting ac-
tion of the pin. Positive inertia is the tendency of the star to, when
it has reached its highest speed at the central part of its movement,
run ahead of the pin. If the pin does not fit the slots in the star
very snugly, the positive inertia produces what is known as back-lash,
and it is the back-lash almost entirely which produces the clicking noise
of the Geneva movement. To test this, use a movement which is
properly adjusted at the lock and cam but has a pin considerably worn.
When run at normal speed, the noise of the back-lash can be plainly
beard ; but if the axle of the intermittent sprocket is pinched between
the thumb and forefinger so as to set up a brake action, the noise
can be made to cease. The power required in the pinching operation
will be sufficient evidence of the enormous force of the inertia of the
star and sprocket, and will be convincing proof that the star should
not be made larger or heavier. It is taken for granted that it is
understood that the inertia reacts on the pin to the deterioration of
the pin,, besides producing shock to the whole mechanism.
Operators* Scale Raise.
The Baltimore theater managers have shown wisdom in granting to
the members of Local 181 a raise of .?2.00 per week. The statement
was recently printed that the raise was $2.00 per day (waich is absurd
on the face of it) and that the contract in a modified form was signed
by the managers. The raise was .$2.00 per week, and the contract was
signed without any modification whatever. The managers were wise
in taking this course. They would think nothing of paying two, ten,
or even twenty dollars per week extra for film service, so why not
pay a few dollars extra to have the service put on the screen properly?
Is it not rather absurd, after all, to pay fifty to seventy-five, or maybe
a hundred dollars a week for service, arid then fiave that same service
projected to the screen by a cheap man? It don't sound like com-
mon sense, does it? However, the Baltimore managers have the
reputation of being fairly liberal and progressive. We, therefore, con-
gratulate them on the step they have taken, even though there was a
little argument about it.
Among other things we are informed that the contract calls for $1.50
per week extra for carrying reels one way. or $2.50 per week for carry-
ing them both ways. Overtime is 50 cents per hour, or fraction thereof.
the operators being required to be on duty fifteen minutes before the
opening of the show ; also if a manager insists on an intermission of
less than five minutes between shows there shall be a boy, not a man,
to rewind the film, and (the following looks mighty good to the editor)
operators shall not rewind film v:hile operating the machine. Six days
is considered a week's work; Sunday double time.
The Union agrees to furnish sober, competent, reliable men. An
authorized inspector of the union is permitted to visit the operating
room at all times, when the house is open, to see that the operator is
properly performing his duty.
And last but not least contract runs until November 3, 1918, and
managers agree to employ only union operators, members in good
standing of Local 181.
There are many things in the Baltimore contract which are highly
deserving of emulation by other organizations. It is, in fact, the
most up-to-date, progressive, thoroughly satisfying contract we have
so far seen, except that in some cities of the far west salaries are very
much higher. However, the Baltimore scale compares favorably with
that of other eastern cities.
New York Operators* Ball.
On January 16th, Local Union Xo. 305, I. A. T. S. E., will pull off its
fourth annual Big Doings. The Central Opera House, 67th street, near
Third avenue, has been engaged and the various committees are work-
ing hammer and tongs to make the affair as in past years one great,
big, howling success. It goes without saying that some cf the biggest
stars in the film firmament will grace the occasion by their presence.
There will be favors for the ladies and each male guest will be
decorated with a badge, presumably so that when he wanders forth
at dawn the kindly cop can identify and steer his wavering steps to-
ward home and mama.
Prior to the ball, at 8.30 sharp, will be an entertainment. If you wish
to see this part of the Big Doings it will be necessary to be on the
job at that hour, and no later.
The committee, through the department, extends to all locals a most
cordial invitation to participate in the affair. Individual invitations
will be sent to nearby locals, and it is expetced that the men of
Hudson County, Local No. 384, Newark, N. J.. Local 244, Paterson,
N. J., Local 3G2,, Mt. Vernon. N. Y., Local 366, will attend. Also that
Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, New Haven, Springfield, and
other locals within "reaching distance" will at least be represented.
Take it from me, gentlemen, it is going to be some time. On that
night the New York Local will give an up-to-date demonstration of
the very newest and most approved method of shoving dull care clear
back into his hole, and pushing the hole carefully in after him. Here-
tofore the New York Operators' ball has been classed among the Events
(note capital E, please) of Gay Gotham, but this time the boys are
going to give the Screen Club a close run for first place.
Likes the Handbook.
Oscar Hinton, Atchison, Kansas, encloses a money order for $2.50 for
another copy of the second edition of the Handbook, and says:
I want it for one of my operators, as I consider it the best
text book that can be secured at any price or any place, and
one which should \fk in the hands of every operator or beginner
who desires to get ahead. In my nine years at the game I
have never found any other work that covers the field as does
your Handbook. Yes, Brother Richardson, I know this praise
has been a long time getting into this form, but when a man
has lots to do — well you understand- Atchison is a town of
20,000 with three bouses, viz. : Royal, Crystal and Orpheum,
the latter being a combination house. Have recently installed
a Baird projector in the Crystal, and I believe the Baird will
stand when others fail. Projection is, I think, good, and salaries
as high as one could expect in a town of this size — better than
in many places. No local. Salaries fifteen to twenty dollars ;
six hours daily. In closing accept best wishes both for your-
self, the department and the Moving Picture World.
Sorry 1 could not send the book, but I hope by the first of the year
to be able to send you a real book — one that will make the old one
look like thirty cents with a hole in it. Glad to know that conditionb
in Atchison are good, but it seems to me that from every point of view
it would be better if the men got together in a local. Whisper : looks
like the new book is going to be a reg*lar hum dinger — TOO to 800
pages.
Shadowgraphs.
Mullens, South Carolina, asks:
(a) Please give me the name of publisher of book on Sliadow-
graphs. (b) Name and address of manufacturer of plates used
in shadowgraphing. (c) Is there a film cement on the market
which can be used successfully without first scraping the film,
and where can I procure it?
(a) "Shadowgraphing" might mean either one of two things, viz: the
throwing of shadows on a screen by means of the hands, in which way
experts can imitate birds, animals, etc., or the painting or drawing of
objects in such way that they are projected to the screen as they are
drawn or painted. Don't know of any book on the subject, (b) Don't
know what you mean by "plates used in shadowgraphing." If you mean
plates upon which one draws objects, which are projected in the process
of drawing, why any plain sheet of glass will answer, the same being
coated with a suitable compound. (I said compound, but, as a matter
of fact, these things are usually done by smearing the glass with a
quick drying compound which is scraped off in the process of forming
the object.) (c) Yes, there is such a cement, but I don't regard it as
being a success when used that way. Don't remember who makes it.
See back files of department, about two months ago I think.
Grounding.
J. Barbera, Newark, N. J., orders both question booklets and says:
How do you make an electrical connection to ground the metal
of a moving picture machine to the metal of the cabinet ; also
how do you remedy a ground?
You can ground a projector to the metal of the operating room by
loosening a bolt in one of the iron members (I take it you have an as-
bestos operating room) and clamping one end of a small copper wire
(bell wire will do) under the bolt tightly, and then clamping the other
end of the wire under any convenient bolt of an all metal projector, say
one of the bolts holding the mechanism to the base. A ground is reme-
died by finding the place where the current is leaking and remedying -
whatever is wrong. It would take up too much space to go fully into
this matter. It is a very elementary question, and one you will find
fully explained in the new Handbook.
Use the Table.
H. B. Franks, Macomb, 111., says :
Can't get my lens system right. Throw is 78 feet, and I have
tried every kind of condensing lens I could get, but there is still
a white ghost in the middle of the picture, with the *op brown.
Picture is 13 feet 7 inches wide, and am using a Gundlach quar-
ter size lens. This is the first time in my ten years of show
business that I have been stuck, and I will consider it a great
help if you will advise me what to do.
You grab the October issue of the Moving Picture World, Brother
Franks, and line up your lens system in accordance witn Table No. 1,
which you will find therein contained. IF YOU CANNOT DO IT THEN
THAT MEANS YOUR OBJECTIVE LENS IS OF TOO SMALL DIAME-
TER. As a matter of fact, without figuring the thing out closely, I
should say that your objective lens ought to be at least 2% inches In
diameter, though I cannot say positively without knowing at what back
focus it is working.
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A Really Excellent Device.
In the days when I was twisting the crank of a projection machine
I don't know how many times the future of my immortal soul was
jeopardized through language
used in connection with a
cranky reel hub spring when
I was trying to thread the
film Into the lower magazine
in a hurry. More than six
years have passed, and still
four-fifths of the reels in use
contain the same old inade-
quate, piffling, profanity pro-
voking spring, which when not
too loose to hold the film se-
curely is usually so tight that
it is difficult to get the film
under i» at all. Its only
recommendation is its price —
it is cheap.
And now comes one Charles
F. Woods, of Princeton, Ind.,
with the "Woods' Improved
Film Clamp" for moving pic-
ture reels, the name being
larger than the article, but we
will forgive this in view of the
excellence of Friend Woods' in-
vention.
In the diagram at the lower
left hand corner is a coil
spring which is operated by
means of a button somewhat
similar to the electric bell
^
button, numbered 7 in the dia-
gram. You punch this button
(see photgraph) and the coil
spring is depressed which at
the same time causes the clips
9-9 to swing out away from
the hub, as shown in the pho-
tograph. You sticlc the film
end under, release the button,
and the film end is automatic-
ally clamped to the hub.
At the end of the reel the
film is released without any
tearing. It can be inserted
under either side, as both sides
act precisely alike.
Brother Woods is and has
been operating in his own the-
ater for a period of three
years, and the invention was
the result of the amount of
trouble he encountered in using
the old style reel springs.
Mr. Woods sent us a work-
ing model which has been
carefully examined, and has
the strong recommendation of
this department. It is not
costly, is thoroughly practical
and would be a blessing to the
operator. If exchanges refu=;e
to equip their reels with these
clamps, I would suggest that operators can secure a half dozen of them
direct from Friend Woods and place them on the operating room reels.
The device, however, ought to be put on all reels by reel manufacturers.
From a Film Inspector.
Miss Edna Thomas, film inspector in a Kansas City exchange, sends
in the following letter, or article, which speaks for itself, and is worthy
of very serious consideration :
Much criticism has, from time to time, been directed to the
condition of film as received by exhibitors. Operators and ex-
hibitors have been repeatedly advised to carefully report to their
exchange managers any torn sprockets, bad splices, mis-frames
or other defects that would in any way hinder the successful
presentation of the film upon the screen.
The operator has the unquestioned right to object to film
received in bad order, but the blame should rest where it gen-
erally belongs, and that is with the exchange manager. There
are exceptions to this rule, however, and I will explain some of
them. Film sent out on circuit cannot be kept in first class
condition, even though it has had the benefit of careful inspec-
tion before leaving the exchange. Each operator on the circuit
contributes a little damage, and often by the time the last ex-
hibitor on the circuit receives the film, it is indeed in bad con-
dition. Again it often happens that transfers of film must be
made at the railroad station, which eliminates any opportunity
for inspection, however badly it might be needed. Again, film
returning from out of town exhibitors often arrives too late for
inspection, and must be hurried to some city exhibitor whose
house opens at 10 or 11 A. M. These three objectionable fea-
tures in handling film would be difficult to overcome, and are
mentioned merely to show how it happens that film is often re-
ceived in poor condition. (These difiBculties really, when summed
up, amount, as I have often pointed out, to an endeavor to get
too much work out of a reel of film — booking it too close, in-
stead of having more copies of the subject. — Ed.)
And now here is where the exchange manager is at fault.
Most exchanges employ women and girl inspectors to examine
each film for defects and make repairs. In order to examine
each film carefully an inspector would only be able to handle
from 30 to 35 reels per day, whereas near'y all managers exact
from 50 to 75 reels per day, which means that the inspector
becomes practically a rewinder and nothing more. She may
know that the 1,000 feet of film she has just handled is in one
piece, and that is about all she does, or can know about it.
Asked about mis-frames, insufficient titles or leaders, she can-
not tell you. She has had no time to watch for these defects.
If she took time to examine the film she would be called slow,
and her place soon would be filled by one of the swift variety,
for it is quantity rather than quality most managers expect of
inspectors.
But alas, if some exhibitor complains about the condition of
his film, the manager promptly lands on the poor, over-worked
and under-paid film inspector, and she is the object of severe
condemnation because the film was not found to be in first-class
condition.
It seems that, almost without exception, when an exchange
wishes to curtail expenses it begins by discharging one or more
film inspectors, with result that many films must leave the
exchange without any inspection at all, which oftimes means
disgusted audiences (and always disgusted operators. — Ed.) and
perhaps the loss of an exhibitor's patronage.
The condition of the film contributes very largely to the suc-
cess of an exchange. This being the case, why not provide ade-
quate force in the film room, so that each film may be carefully
inspected and properly repaired before it leaves the exchange?
This provision would not only prolong the life of the film, but
would assist materially toward holding the patronage of ex-
hibitors.
Yes, and of the public also. I would like to take issue with Miss
Thomas on one point, and very decided issue, too. Having myself at
one time been an exchange manager (and a successful one, too) I most
emphatically dissent from the statement that an inspector can carefully
examine and repair 30 to 35 reels of ordinary film per day. In my
exchange (the Laemmle Memphis, Tenn., exchange) I did considerable
experimenting and found that in order to carefully examine and fully
repair a reel of ordinary film (meaning by "ordinary" the reels botli
new and old — take 'em as they come), required an average of very close
to thirty minutes, nor do I believe it can be done properly in any less
time. Miss Thomas is absolutely correct when she says that an in-
spector who "inspects" (???) fifty to seventy-five reels of film in a day
becomes nothing more or less than a rewinder. She certainly would
not know anything more about the film than that it was all in one
piece, and if it was in two pieces probably would not have time to
splice them together, except with a paper clip. I bespeak for Miss
Thomas' article a careful reading, both by operators, exchange man-
agers AND PRODUCERS WHO CONTROL. EXCHANGES. She is telling
you some good, wholesome TRUTH when she says that exchange in-
spectors are over-worked and under-paid.
Had Things Too Soft.
S. 3. Miley, Greenville, Pennsylvania, writes :
"Me mind is troubled," therefore I come to the dean for
advice. Our electric company, having decided we had things
too soft, are going to discontinue D. C. and supply A. C. Now,
my experience with the latter is practically nil. We are using
two Simplex machines to project a 10-foot picture at 98 feet.
Meter reading shows 32 amperes D. C. on each machine, with
an arc voltage of 40 after the arc had settled — these readings
taken on D. C, of course. (Something wrong with that volt-
meter, old man. or else you are carrying altogether too short an
arc. Using D. C. your arc voltage ought to be not less than 45
or 50.) I get a good light with a brilliant picture, but the Lord
only knows how deep I will have to go when they cut out D. C.
The manager is a live wire, and as such wants things right and
has put it up to me to find out which will be the best to secure
light at a minimum cost, etc., meaning motor genera-
tors, rectifiers, or converters. Frankly, I don't know, and that
is why I am coming to you. I have been following up the light
dope and using it to good advantage, though I cannot find any-
thing to give me the proper condenser size. My objective is
1^ Inches in diameter ; back focus ofs inches. E.F. 6.77. Sure,
we have a Handbook, and expect to have the new one as soon
as it is published. Send me a carbon copy of your answer by
mail, and some day I will catch you on that Go-devil, and give
you a good trimming. What make is it, Harley or an X?
It's a brand new 1916 Harley, Mr. Man, and it runs so fast that
when I stop it takes my shadow at least thirty seconds to catch up.
(Old joke, but a good one.) And now with relation to your problem:
There are only two things to do — one is to" get a low voltage trans-
former (economizer, inducter, etc.) and use lots of A. C. ; the other Is
get a mercury arc rectifier, or motor generator set, and rectify your cur-
rent. The latter is the right way. I cannot give you advice with regard
to which apparatus to selct-t— that is. not in this department. If I
told you to select a mercury arc rectifier, the motor generator manu-
facturers would heave a ton of brickbats at my head, and vice versa.
The trouble with your lens propositon is that for that focal length objec-
tive its diameter ought to be greater. It is wasting a lot of light as U
is now, and cannot be properly matched with the condenser.
January 1. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
81
Operators Represented.
The editor of this department is in receipt of the following commu-
nication from Mr. J. W. Binder, Executive Secretary of the Motion
Picture Board of Trade of America :
My dear Mr. Richardson :
Recently I had luncheon with Mr. John Wylie, general man-
ager of the Moving Picture World, and at that time told him
something about the work which would be taken up by the
Bureau of Standardization, recently created by the Motion Pic-
ture Board of Trade. I also informed him that it was my pur-
pose, as soon as the Bureau was organized, to invite you to be-
come a member, by reason of the expert knowledge you had on
many of the problems involved ; also by reason of the fact that
the moving picture operator ought to be represented in matters
of this kind, and his representation could be secured through
you. I have not extended a formal invitation to you heretofore
because of the fact that the Bureau will not get under way much
before the first of the year, although some preliminary meetings
may be held in December. The invitation to become a member
of the Bureau of Standardization is. however, herewith extend-
ed, and I would very much like to hear from you at your
oarliest convenience as to whether you will or will not accept.
The other members of the Bureau already selected are Mr.
Howell, of Bell & Howell, and Mr. Nicholas Power, of the
Nicholas Power Company.
Trusting that I may be favored with your acceptance at an
early date, and thanking you in advance therefor, I am,
Very truly, J. W. Binder, Executive Secretary.
The following reply was sent :
Motion Picture Board of Trade of America,
18 East 41st Street,
New York City.
Attention Mr. J, W. Binder, Executive Secretary.
Oentlemen :
With reference to your communication of November 29th, inviting
the writer to serve, with Mr. Howell, of the Bell & Howell Company,
and Mr. Nicholas Power, of the Nicholas Power Company, on the
Standardization Bureau, as representing the moving picture operator,
beg to say that although my time is very much taken up, still because
of the fact that I believe the operator is entitled to and ought to
receive representation in matters of this kind, I will accept. Most cer-
tainly there is important work for this Bureau to do, particularly in
the standardization of the perforation of film. 1 will await your fur-
ther advice as to meetings of the Bureau, and, barring absence from the
city, stand ready to give my services whenever they my be required.
Very truly yours,
F. H. RICHARDSON,
I am indeed gratified to know that the powers that be are beginning
to realize the fact that the moving picture operator, into whose hands
the finished production is placed to be displayed before the millions of
moving picture theatre patrons, is entitled to representation, at least
in matters which directly have to do with his work, I understand and
hope that the very first work undertaken by this Bureau will be the
standardization of perforations in films. This may appear to be an
exceedingly simple problem, but, as a matter of fact, is a very difficult
one, and one involving quite some several things.
Among other things, it is quite within the range of possibility that
the work of the Bureau may result in an entire change in the existing
form of film perforation, but the most difficult task which will con-
front the Bureau in this matter will not be the selection of the proper
perforation, but the securing of the acquiescence in the decision of the
Bureau by the manufacturers.
However. 1 have faith to believe that the manufacturers will agree
to whatever is done, because I think they all realize the need for Just
such work as it is proposd to have this Bureau perform.
He*s Busted In.
Gus Betz. Osgood, Ind., after handing the editor a verbal bouquet of
the most luxuriant sort, and remarking that he has been grinding a
picture machine for three years, during all of which time has been a
reader of the department, and often wanted to bust in, says:
I am at present working at the Damm theater, which is owned
and operated by the whole Damm family. Recently, we in-
stalled a new Power's 6B. Previous to that Yours Truly was
pushing the crank of the Edison Exhibition Model around about
sixty times per. Since the new machine was put in it has de-
veloped a peculiar noise, which has frightened my goat clear
off into the brush. It sounds as if it is caused by the film
slapping up against the apron, but I don't know — it might be
something else. Some day I am going to get busy on the ques-
tions. My answers might sound a bit foolish, but nevertheless
I am going to try. I guess I will now crawl back into my shell
and wait for returns.
As to the noise, why it is nothing which ought to worry the goat. I
would suggest that you place a punch against the front side of the ears
which carries the spindle upon which revolves the rollers on the lower
end of the apron below the intermittent sprocket and bend them for-
ward say 1/16 of an inch, being careful to bend both of them the same
amount. If that does not help try bending them the other way, and,
incidentally, be sure that the rollers are far enough apart so that the
film seats down between them. When you have finished bending the
ears be sure they set square with the lower sprocket, which can be
ascertained by measuring from opposite teeth of the sprocket to the
hub of the roller on the apron. If this does not cure the trouble you
will have to be a little more specific in describing it.
He Kicks In.
W. W. Reid, Concordia, Kansas, says :
While this is my first "kick in," yet I feel that I am writing
to an old acquaintance because I have read your dope with
the greatest interest for the past two years, and have gained
an enormous amount of good, sound horse sense regarding
matters pertaining to projection, or at least I consider it that
way. I have been at the game only nine years, so will con-
fess right off the bat that I have a lot yet to cram into my
cranium, but if the good Lord does not snuff out my candle
too soon, I think I will get there yet. However, this was not
originally designed as a biography of its writer. And now,
I ana appealing to you, as Little Father of the Crank Brigade,
for help as against the utterly rotten inspection of a certain
Kansas City film exchange. Will you try and get action
through 1600 Broadway, not only for my benefit but for the
benefit of all the houses in this territory? Oh, yes, by-the-
way, slate me for a Handbook when they are ready.
Brother Reid encloses a bunch of very, very, very bad film faults,
together with all the necessary data, and I will certainly try to get
action. The matter has been referred to the headquarters with the
suggestion that action is what is needed.
Pannill Gold and Silver Screens.
The Semple-Pannill Company, Petersburg, Va., sent in the following
letter, together with a sample of their projection surface.
Enclosed find sample of our Gold Screen. You will notice that
the mirror effect of the Gold S'creen is beneath the surface of the
gold powder. Hold your hand close to It and you will see the
reflection of your hand with the shadow following. The screen
is hand-made from start to finish. We use no paints or oils
in connection with it. Advertising in the World is great. Ac-
cording to our past experience one more page will bring enough
business to last for six months. Hereafter we will advertise in-
stead of sending out circular letters.
I have carefully examined the screen surface, which seems to be a
very good one. Apparently the back is a heavy grade of what is known
as "shade" cloth. As to the mirror effect, why I don't know about that,
but the surface certainly is brilliant.
It is made in gold and silver, the gold bejng a very decided bronze;
in fact, apparently pure bronze powder. This would soften the picture
of course, but also it would eat up light pretty fast. The silver sur-
face, however, ought to give a brilliant picture. The surface is slightly
matte, and should produce good diffusion of light. I would recommend
the screen to the careful consideration of exhibitors.
Belt Tightener.
Wadsworth, O., sends in a very neatly made drawing of a belt tight-
ener he has placed on his machine and says :
I have found it very useful and submit it for your approval
or disapproval, thinking perhaps others might find it to be of
some use. It is an idler, designed to be placed on the Power's
6A to increase the take-up pull when needed, for instance,
when running two films hooked together on a fourteen-inch reel.
The drawing is self-explanatory. It seems to be a practical little de-
vice which, under certain circumstances, might be very handy. It is,
therefore, passed along for the benefit of department readers, and Wads-
worth is cordially thanked for submitting the drawing.
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January 1, 1916
Makes Enemies.
Michigan sends in two patches made by cutting the end of the film
V shape. He thinks they are stronger aud won't buckle, but inasmuch
as both the splices are badly buckled, comment on that proposition is
hardly necessary. He says :
I find it does not pay to report bad patches, etc., as it makes
enemies of the exchange you are dealing with, and they are
bound to get back in some way. For instance : the exchange
which I reported continues to send their reels to me not re-
wound. Have made several kicks to them, but it does no
good. I get no more bad -film, however, which balances things.
You certainly woke them up. Keep up the good work, Pop,
and hurry with the new "Bible."
Well, Michigan, you say it don't pay, and then you say it does — and
there you are. Yes, I think our campaign did considerable good, and
If we had had the universal co-operation of operators it would have
done a lot more good.
Electrical Trouble.
F. F. Bell, Palestine, Texas, says:
Recently one evening the projection machine suddenly got
"full of juice." The current is three phase, 220 volts, and we
use two sides through a Fort Wayne compensarc. Operating
room is a Johns Manville asbestos, and the projector a Power's
Six A. The wiring is in conduit and the conduit Is grounded.
Now. when this machine got "hot." I connected two 110 volt
lamps in series, and tested to see where the ground was, and
the two lamps blew out, whereupon I immediately got a couple
of large planks for the operator to stand on, and also put six
110 volt lamps in series. On all switches from the machine to
the meter, with and without the compensarc on the line, the
lamps burned above c. p., and if left on more than ten seconds
you lost another globe. On both sides of the switches it
tested the same, but from one pole to another it only tested
220. Now what I can't get through my thick head is how such
high voltage could come in on either pole and a ground, and
yet only test 220 across the switch. If you doubt this I can
get three other men to vouch for what I say. The light com-
pany said it was in our wiring, but was unable to find any
leaks. They advised me to ground my machine, which I did.
The following day everything was O. K. at the matinee, but
about thirty minutes after starting the evening show an arc
formed across the mica insulation of the top carbon arm. I
scraped the mica a little with a knife, and it immediately
formed on the other side, which. I also scraped, after which
the arc disappeared, but the carbons gave a hissing sound and
made a lot more noise than ever before. Tests now show 180
volts on one side to ground and from 30 to 110 on the other.
This is with the arc on, but with the arc off it tested 180
on one side and from 180 to 550 on the other. What I mean by
"30 to 110," and "180 to 550" is that it would test low one
minute and then would come on strong for a few seconds, and
in about a minute would come back again for a few seconds.
We have just moved to our present location. Have only been
opened since September 6th. Would these heavy grounds affect
the reading of the meters? I don't know whether the com-
pany can find the trouble or not, as they all seem to be afraid
to come near it, and the head lineman will try to shove It off
on some one else, and he in turn "passes the buck." Every-
body around the "Gem" is strong for the projection depart-
ment. We have all been reading it ever since it started, and
that has been quite some several years now. Am awaiting
the announcement of the new "Bible."
Well this is quite some puzzle, and it is particularly interesting to
me, because somewhere around 1890 I was engineer of the Palestine
Electric Light Company when Ed. McCleery was superintendent and
Jim Ozment was president. I lived in Palestine altogether for more
than a year — in fact if I remember right it was nearly two years.
Please give Bent Walker my best regards. And now as to your puzzle.
Not being quite sure of my ground in this matter (though I see
now that my idea was very nearly right) I referred the same to Halbert
P. Hill, who, by the way, is the manufacturer of a new rotary con-
verter, which will be described in the department presently, and who
is also a thoroughly competent electrical engineer. He says :
One of two causes would produce these results, viz. : they
ground their neutral, and ' the wiring to the projection ma-
chine is grounded, or their transformer is broken down, prob-
ably grounded on the case. The fact that they get such high
voltage on the lamp shows their transformer is leaking, and
the condition is really dangerous. It should be attended to at
once.
From Springfield. Illinois.
Walter E. Bryser, Springfield, 111., writes:
Am having some trouble with flicker, and though I have tried
my best, must confess that it, the flicker, is still on the job. I
would appreciate any aid you may give me. The throw is 60
feet, with an 11-foot picture, taking current through a mercury
arc rectifier. Power's 6A projector with one 6^ and one 7^
condensing lens with a 5^-inch E. F. objective, having a 15^-
Inch diameter. Glad to say that outside of the flicker am
getting first-class results. In fact Springfield, as a whole, has
good projection, with the exception of a couple of the houses
where the screens at times look pretty punk. We have been
organized for a couple of years. Had some scraps at first, hut
now all the houses except two have signed. If you are ever
out this way be sure and call to see us. I promise that you
will be treated royally. I have your last Handbook and would
not part with it for more than it cost, provided, of course,
I could not get another like it. Will the next one be out soDn?
Read in a recent issue you had met with an accident. Wish to
extend my sympathy and hope you are up and around again.
What do you think of the enclosed patches? We get a lot of
them in our service, which is received from St. Louis, Mo.
Don't know which particular accident you refer to, and while I rp-
preciate your sympathy, still I am the hardest chap to keep in bed
you ever saw. Yes, I am up again and very much on the job. Got a
brand new lOlG Harley-Davidson SO Devil, too. Soyne boat, my boy,
some boat. As to the two theaters that have not signed up with the localr
why let us hope that they will. Railway companies, brick-layers, car-
penters, painters and other bosses sign contracts with their mechanics,
and why shouldn't theater managers? Yes, the new Handbook will be-
out before very long. Have sent the patches to the general manager
of the producing combination handling the S't. Louis exchange. And
now as to the flicker. Proceed as follows: Make a metal slide to fit
into your slide carrier, or if you haven't one, then a round metal plate
to fit over the front condenser lens. In its center make a hole one-
fourth inch in diameter. Project the light through this hole to the
screen, and blow smoke in the light ray in front of the objective \en^.
You will find a point at which the light ray becomes very narrow, and
that is where your shutter should set. Having placed your shutter at
the proper point, make a shutter blade of heavy cardboard, which you.
can obtain from any printer, patterned after your own shutter. Take
off the metal blade and put the cardboard one in place of it. You need
not be afraid to do this because if you make it of stiff cardboard it will
run for weeks. Now, when there is no audience in the house trim
off a little at a time from both sides of the blade until you get travel
ghost, and then, using your cardboard pattern reduce the width of your
metal shutter until it is just a little wider than the cardboard pattern,
and if you have taken off too much from the wide blade, add a little
to the other two blades. {I suppose, of course, you are using a three-
wing shutter. If you are not you ought to.)
I cannot spare the space to go into this matter any more fully. You
will find the shutter very thoroughly dealt with in the new Handbook.
I think from what I have said you can see the point. The idea is to
get main blade as narrow as possible and the other blades as nearly as
possible of equal width, and of equal width with it with the light open-
ings— a 50/50 shutter. ,
Film Inspection.
Of late I believe the conditions of films sent out from exchanges has
been very considerably improved, but nevertheless there still is a
continual complaint of the receipt of reels in more or less bad condition.
Suppose we look into this matter for a moment. Let us exaiAine the
chronometer balance and cylinder escapement of this particular thing,
and see what makes the wheels go round.
In the first place, I believe the ansicer to the lohole thing is found
in the fact that the average exchange manager is over anxious to make
a record for himself in keeping do^mi the overhead expense, and in the
, endeavor to accomplish this end he pares doum. the inspection end to
the very limit and, as Miss Th07nas says, demands of the inspector at
least tvyice, and usually three times, the work he or she could do and do
in the best possible tnannei'. Assuming this to be the fact, and I believe
that away down in the mind of every one of you, you are pretty well con-
vinced that this is the key to the situation, what is the solution? The
answer seems to me very easy, and hinges on the fact that practically
all exchanges are now controlled by combinations of big producers.
As a man who was once an exchange manager, I am prepared to
make the flat statement that, take the reels as they come, day in and
day out, that inspector never was born who can inspect and thoroughly
repair, in the best possible manner, a daily average of more than
twenty reels of film. Granted there may be days when the films run
good and an inspector can look over and properly inspect and repair
more than twenty reels — even let us say as many as thirty, still there
are other days when the films will run bad and she cannot do more
than ten. Mind you, I am not talking about a-lick-and-a-promise in-
spection, but a thorough inspecti07i and repair. From evidence in
hand it appears that the average exchange inspector does not receive
in excess of 15 cents per hour or, say, $1.20 for an eight-hour day,
which is insufficient to be much of an incentive to careful, expert,
thorough workmanship, or fidelity to the manager's interest.
This whole matter can, I believe, be settled, and settled for good and
all in such a way as would insure all reels to be in first-class condition
if the big producing combinations who controlled the exchanges would
issue three orders: First — Under no circumstances or conditions shall
a reel be sent to an exhibitor until it has been thoroughly inspected
and repaired. Second — no circuiting of films. Third — No inspector to
inspect in excess of twenty reels of film a day.
Of course, the producers and exchanges would both raise a fearful
howl at the firstly and secondly, and very probably their adoption
would call for an increase in the price of film service, because it
would be necessay for the exchange to buy more reels. But, after all,
is the moving picture i7idustry so cJieap that it cannot afford to carry
the legitimate cost of keeping fihns in first-class conditionT I don't
think so. As to the thirdly end of the thing, why, that would simply
mean the adoption of practically a 6 cents overhead inspection expense
per reel, or 36 cents for a six-reel show — surely nothing at all pro-
hibitive in that. In order to make this thing effective an order would
have to come from the exchange-controlling producers, and managers
would have to be told point-blank that any variation from it would
mean instant discharge. I suppose I am wasting time proposing any-
thing of this kind, but if somebody else has a better solution for the
present deplorable method of handling films let him, her, she. he or It,
stand forth and he heard.
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
83
Motion Picture Photography"
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department's reply by mall when four
cents in stamps are enclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which cannot be replied to In this department, $1.00.
Manufacturers' Notice.
.„ .„ _ rule of this department that no apparatus will be recom-
mended editorially until the value of such appliances has been demon-
strated to Its editor.
It is
Cinematography and the New Year.
ANOTHER eventful year of history has been added to the short
hut rapid growth of motion pictures. The last year, while re-
markable for its growth and development, has not brought forth
any startling changes or improvements in the technic of the cinemato-
graph True, the industry has seen a marvelous mushroom quality in
the number of producing companies and in pictures produced, but the
productions are like the fungoid growth of the mushroom, strumous
and unstable, growing in the night and drying up and withering in the
day Already many of the older and larger concerns have realized the
situation and have adopted policies that make for sturdier, solider
growth of a more enduring nature.
It seems trite to point out the tremendous overproduction of pictures
that has taken place in the past year. It is hateful to have to reiterate
the threadbare phase "the survival of the fittest" ; it has been written so
many times by so many writers that like the cry of "Wolf!" in the
old fable it is no longer heeded. Each company looks in horror at the
business methods of its competitors and wonders to itself, "how do
they get away with it?" and survey themselves complacently as it they
were the perfect model after which all others should pattern.
Mr Manufacturer, wake up! Look to yourself, discover the mote
that is in thine own eye. It is beside the province of this department
to criticize the staging, direction and stories of the motion pictures
of the present day— their many faults and needs have many pens to
write their wrongs, but the technical end has 'scaped almost seathless.
Mr Moving Picture Manufacturer, do you know that you run your
business in the most inefficient manner of any industry of any import-
ance today' Do you know that the workers whom you employ are, as a
rule, the most poorly trained for the positions they hold of any modern
industry? Do you realize that there are hundreds of industries of lesser
importance that spend vastly more in proportion than you do in train-
ing their employees to a high grade of eCBciency in their positions and
are reaping in greatly increased output with the expenditure of less
labor and fewer employees but with the use of a little more grey matter.
There are a few factories where the silver recovery alone pays the
salaries of the employees and there are others where the silver recovery
is less than a tenth of what it should be. The film waste alone from many
a factory would give a man a princely income. It is related that a man
who had some ideas of efficiency and a motion picture training ap-
proached the head of one of the largest plants in this country with a
proposition to work without salary for a year for a percentage of the
waste that he could save. Did the manufacturer fall on his neck and
accept the offer with tears of gratitude in his eyes? Not so you could
detect It with the naked eye. "Nothing doing," was his reply. "We
made our money in the past with the present system, why should we
change? You are absurd, of course there is a little waste, but you talk
like a flsh when you propose to come in here and run this place better
than I can. Why, I made this business what it is and you simply don't
know what you are talking about, get out of my office!" Now, the
manufacturer was perfectly right from his point of view and the man
who made the proposition may not have been a fit person to run this
film factory but— and that is a great big capital B-U-T — BUT, if the
manufacturer had said instead, "Here Mister Man, you interest me
strangely, draw up that comfortable chair and light up this perfecto and
we will hold pow-wow together. Methinks that a man who says he can
get money that has hitherto eluded me and is willing to divvy with me
may have some ideas that have slipped past me while I was feeding
the furnace with scenarios from correspondence school graduates. Now,
you say you can stop enough unnecessary waste around this plant to
pay yourself a princely salary and still turn over a lion's share of the
salvage to me. I certainly must have missed something. Explain ex-
plicitly in words of one syllable or make signs to that effect!"
"Well, Mr. Manufacturer," says Mr. Man, "allow me a moment to
recover my breath, it's too startling to find a big executive in the game
who will even listen to a proposition that reflects even . indirectly on
his business acumen for me to realize that there is such an 'animile.'
In the first place, I'm not seeking a job to oust you from your position,
you have made this place from an enormous money producing organiza-
tion, yet you owe your success as much to a fortuitous combination of
circumstances as you do to your own ability and while even the credit
for shaping these circumstances may belong in some great measure to
you, is it not reasonable to suppose that there are many details that
have failed to receive the attention from you that they should have
had? I have made it my business to study some of these details and
it is because I have made a study of these details that I believe I have
the qualifications, under your guidance, to rectify some of the items
of unnecessary waste and inefficiency which prevail in some of the de-
partments of your plant. In some of the details I may not have had
sufficient details to base proper conclusions. For instance, I see much
valuable scenery and many costly props go into the junk heap because
there is no room to store them. Now, unless I have access to your cost
records, I have no means of knowing whether it would be cheaper to
store this stuff which can be used again or to rebuild it when it is
wanted again. I can see where it would be quite possible in some in-
stances where it would be cheaper to dispose of much of the cheap
bulky stuff rather than store It and yet I know, on the other hand,
that if some of thfse stock scenes had anywhere near the use that they
should have before they are broken up, the head carpenter would have
to invent work tnat doesn't need to be done to keep some of his union
brothers in their jobs. I also see innumerable instances of where a
whole company of high-salaried actors are delayed for long periods
while a prop boy goes out to get something that should be in the prop
room. Now, the prop room is small, and the head property man keeps
it full and hollers he has no more room, but I notice that nine-tenths
of the stock props are not used nearly as often as many of the things
that are sent out for in a hurry, and which give a good opportunity for
a padded expense sheet. Understand, I am not making any accusations
of graft, but it don't look like good business to me to al'ow a two-hun-
dre,d dollar overhead on actors and upkeep, etc., so that a property man
can realize a ten-cent commission from a fifty-cent box of stationery."
"I didn't intend to start in so heavily on the studio end of the question,
but while I am on it I want to mention another thing that occurs on
the studio floor and also in the field, that is more directly connected
with the factory end of the business. You have several directors here
who have their cameramen turn on a scene before they have rehearsed
it properly. I have followed up their work through the factory and
they average from four to eight thousand feet of negative film for a
thousand-foot reel, while others do just as good, or better work, with
about fifteen hundred feet of negative film to the thousand-foot reel,
I am not finding fault with any director who uses all the film neces-
sary to obtain a certain effect — there are many exceptions where it is
impossible to do anything but grind film until you get what you want
— but that should not excuse the man who wastes film unnecessarily.
Not only is this extra negative film a waste, but a print is made of
most of the N. G. stuff so that the half-cocked firing director can
'pick it out on the screen." Did you ever stop to figure it out that
Director X, at fifty dollars a week, costs you a whole lot more than
Director B, at two hundred and fifty? And yet B takes two or three
days off between every single reel production and X has to work every
day and late many nights to keep up his schedule of releases,"
"B has a knack of planning his work ahead and doing it pretty
close to schedule time, even with all the delays he is subjected to by
the carpenter shop, the property man, and the weather ; if a certain
set is not ready he has some alternative scenes that he can take in the
meantime. X does not seem to know what he is going to do from one
minute to the next, -and yet if some one shows him and assigns his
work he can do almost as well as B. You need a sort of scene-dispatcher,
a super-stage manager, for men like X — and his salary could be paid
several times over out of the savings in overhead charges that he
would make by keeping these hit or miss directors on a time table.
Now, don't spring the time clock stuff on me : that's not what I mean
at all. I admit that directors and actors are temperamental and
that they all shy at the time clock. That's not the idea at all. It will
require a man of exceptional ability to direct the rudderless ones ; it
calls for all kinds of tact and a broad-gauge mentality, but that is the
kind of men who will eventually help to evolve the pictures of the
successful studios of the near future."
"Wait a bit," said the manufacturer. "I can see where you have
given me about all I can mentally digest at one sitting. I have taken
notes from your conversation and I shall put some of your ideas to
the test. I am sorry that I haven't time today to listen to your ideas
about the factory waste, but I hope to go into that with you in the
.near future."
•Copyright, 1916, by the Chalmers Publishing Co,
After all, there is only one moving picture paper that
you really need, and this is IT. Conducted by the
largest and most experienced staff of editors and cor-
Vespondents.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Music for the Picture
Conducted by CLARENCE E. SINN.
IMPROVISING (Article IV.)
AT the risk of "getting ahead of my story" I am going
to present a few examples which might more prop-
erly appear in a later article. However, they will
illustrate a part of what has gone before and should interest
you by showing what may be done with very little ingenuity
or inventive ability.
A few years ago I wrote the incidental music for a play
called "Down Mobile," and took for my working theme an
old darkey song of the same title — "Down Mobile." Some of
my readers may remember the melody:
r^o3.eT<xto.
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[,,., JS 1 1
— «' d
-• —
t
.lit 1 T
J ^ ^
" *H
M=^
— '^f— 1 r =
If M II
Hx.lO.
That's all there is to the tune; just four measures and
repeat. The principal figure (the one most prominent) is
seen in the first, second and last measures. Two quarter
notes and a half note.
After you once "get the hang" of improvising upon a
theme or elaborating a melody, it is not likely you will take
a pencil and deliberately work out these things in advance;
they will naturally come of themselves. After it is done (if
you happen to remember what you have done you can
J J J
analyze the work and see how you developed your subjects
and why. You might begin with laying out some alterations
of the figure (either mentally or on paper) similar to those
Oi. (Xn G minor.)
(vy'ith gracenotes.) /;. (InteruoU eXtenJeJ)
Cx-mxnoT: 3/4 timo.
With ^race -notes.
Ex.n.
InUrrab extended.
shown in Example 11, merely to give you an idea — something
to start with.
One of the simplest forms of altering a melody is to change the key
from a major to a minor (or vice versa). Another is to change the
tempo. Tn Example 11 we have taken the prominent igure of the sub-
ject ("Down Mobile"), and placed it in G minor instead of G major,
as it appears originally. The three groups in the upper line ^wliich
are indicated, respectively, "a." "b" and "c") are in the same tempo
as in the original — that is, 4-4 time. The three groups in the low,T
line ("d." "e" and "f") are also in G minor and are further altered
by a change of tempo : they are written in .S-4 time.
The first group ("a") Is in the original form (See first 2 measures
of Ex. 10.) The second group ("b") is the same, with the nddition
of grace notes. The third group ("c") is an example of extended inter-
vals. (Note the first interval is D to B instead of D to G : an -nterval
of a 6th instead of a 4th, In the next measure of "c" the f?rst inter-
val is D to C instead of D to A, an interval of a 7th instead of a 5th.)
The lower line ("d," "e" and "t" is the same as the upper — written In
3-4 time tntsead of 4-4.
Taking any one of these as a starting point, a multitude of
ideas might sutrgcst themselves. Here is one which does not
depart much from the original theme (as shown in Ex. 10).
It is a mysterioso written as a bass solo with tremolo accom-
paniment and is suggested by the group marked "c" in
Example 11.
Practically the same effect would be produced by simply writin? the
original theme (Ex, 10) In G minor as a bass solo, witboiit yelng the
extended intervals. It is merely an idea — a fancy, if you please. In
any case it is advisable to simplify any group of quick notes when
playing a bass solo of this character. (See the 4th measure of
Ex. 10 and the corresponding measure of Ex. 12.) In the last measure of
Example 12 an auxiliary note (B flat) was placed before A. The
. Skow.
Ex.12..
«4i7S^
measure could as well have been written "D, A, G" without the aux-
iliary note. Another fancy, but it seems to round out the melody and
add to the mysterious effect.
Here is another experiment. Take the second group in
Ex. 11 — the one with the grace notes. It is marked "b" in
the top line and (changed to 3-4 time) marked "e" in the
lower. Now see the first line in the next example. (Ex. 13.)
1.
n.
m,
T ^ *^= ' ■ sjT" — ^ "^ ^
3 , ji Jin 1 1 1 JJ J iJi,
3 I JTl IJ. I I I JJ] iJ ,
Ex.li.
It is the same as letter "e" in Ex. 11. The middle line (Ex. 13) has
the grace notes written in out in large notes — the effect when played
being nearly the same. In the third (or lower) line the figure is altered
a little, giving us a theme differing from the original, yet not so much
as to be unrecognizable. You can still trace "Down Mobile" in this
new theme. (Lower line, Ex. 13.)
The theme given in Ex. 13 is the foundation of the first strain. The
first and second endings are inventions, but are suggested by the theme
Andante
IiX.14:.
itself. Your fancy will no doubt suggest others. The second strain Is
"Down Mobile,"' altered only as to tempo (for the first four measures).
The endings in this are also inventions — suggested by the theme and by
the endings in first strain.
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PICTURE
THEATER.
We have arranged with Mr. W. C. Simon to print a page
of original composition in this reduced style at certain
intervals. The following score is an original ppmposition — th?
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
85
SOCIETY D^AMA
rich All Full of Ginger — Orlob.
HI VIII.
HURRY
Original Composition No. 2.
second of a series of ten or twelve numbers which will be
suitable for certain styles of dramatic subjects under the gen-
eral classification of society dramas. The complete sets will
be available in loose leaf form and will be a welcome addi-
tion to the music libraries of orchestra leaders.
MUSICAL SETTING FOR "WHAT HAPPENED TO
FATHER."
Released Jan. 3 by the V-L-S-E, Inc. Suggestions prepared
by S. M. Berg by special arrangements with G. Schirmer,
Inc., Music Publishers, New York.
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" is intended as a partial solution
of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist in over-
coming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is not avail-
able until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first perform-
ance being a mere rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who
are exhibitors of V-L-S-E films the following suggestions for an accom-
paniment to "What Happened to Father" were prepared by the photo-
play department of the New York music publishing house of G. Schir-
mer. Inc. This advance publication will afford to the progressive
leader an opportunity to acquaint himself with the general character
of the film story he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader in anticipat-
ing the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title (marked
T) or by a described action (marked D).
Further inquiries concerning any phase of the work of the orchestra
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving Picture
World, and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a Question and
Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of our Music
Page.
An amusing comedy of modern life. Father, overburdened with
expense, secretly writes a musical comedy and a wealthy friend agrees
to back it financially. On the opening night the two disagree over the
star and a fight and a chase ensues. Father is Jailed, but escapes, finally
ending up in a sanitarium.
Fred Daniels as Father has a habit of brushing back his hair. Con-
siderable laughter could be caused If the drummer would make some
scratching sound when he does this.
Scheduled time — Five reels (about 4,6(K) feet), 69 minutes.
Time. ^ub-Titles or Descriptive Cues. Music.
0 D Opening. Melody of the Century — Orlob.
3 T Frederlcka has been told to
pick out her own wedding
present.
.0 .T "Oh, let me keep it! Re- Here Cpmes Tootsie — Finds.
. - '' member, father, this Is my
' first warrlagB,"
8 T Carleton Baynes,
speculator.
Six little tadpoles.
Tom returns from her ride First Love Waltz — Edwards,
with Dawson,
Rehearsal and the family The Trombone Man — Hill,
knows nothing about it.
"One with my talents should The Julian Waltz — Kleinecke.
be a leading lady."
"This is Miss Maisie, whom
I would like to have play
the leading role."
"She won't do. To put her Airs from High Jinks — Frlml.
in would be plain murder."
The day of Fredericka's wed-
ding.
When Lydia sends telegram. In the War Against Men — Rom-
berg.
"There goes my lovely new
car and all my wedding
clothes."
"What has become of fa- The Keystone Glide — Orlob.
ther?"
"Father has disappeared.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Fa- Just Win a Pretty Widow. —
ther gave me this note for Eysler.
you."
"Go, then. I will play the
part myself."
The wedding:. A few bars Wedding March.
"It's me private opinion that Hezekiah — Richardson,
the old boy eloped with her."
"Whatever father has done
we don't want the servants
to know."
The opening night. I'll Make You Like the Town^
Romberg.
When the curtain is lowered.
"I will make that speech or Ragtime Pipe of Pan — Romberg,
die."
"I consider that this man has
grossly insulted me."
"Your father has had an ac- Love Thoughts — Edwards,
cident. I cannot explain it."
"Gentlemen, bon soir."
Reception room at the sanl- Here's to You. My Sparkling
tarium. Wine — Edwards.
"This Is the lite."
"Poor Father!" Idol of Eyes Waltz — Orlob.
"I want to see Dr. Hale."
"Gawd — my wife!" The Tune They Croon in the B.
S. A. — Lean.
When father gets Into bed.
"What happened to you, I Could Go Home to a Girlie
father?" Like You — Romberg.
"I wonder If that story went
over."
The End.
For the convenience of our readers a price list on the above men-
tioned numbers has been compiled, which can be found in the ad of
G. Schirmer, Inc., on page 153.
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SHOW OF RICH FURS IN EDISON SUBJECT.
New York's and Paris's latest dicates in furs will be in
evidence to gladden the feminine he^rt in the Kleine-Edison
feature, "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," in which Mabel
Trunnelle and Robert Conness will be featured. Helen
Strickland, as the mother, will wear a beautiful coat not to
be had for less than $3,500. It is long and generously full,
reaching to the ground. One of the reasons for its high price,
aside from its design, is the perfectiv matched Russian sable,
perfect both in width and in markings. To obtain such a
match, it takes, sometimes, years of patient gathering and
matching. The marking around the bottom is effectively
used by running the fur, with broad band effect, in the same
direction as the band itself. The coat is lined with a rich
figured brocade.
Mabel Trunnelle will wear a set of real silver fox, so soft
and fine that the mufif can be crushed in one hand. Also a
sealskin coat with silver fox trimmings.
MAYOR IS CENSOR OF PICTURE SHOWS.
Absolute power of censorship over all theaters and all other
places of entertainment, whether public or private, is vested
in the mayor of Oklahoma City by an emergency ordinance
approved by the city commissioners. The ordinance makes
the Mayor virtual dictator over the theaters and other
amusement places.
The city's action was the result of a petition for censorship
recently submitted to the city commissioners by the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of the city.
GARRICK MAKES FLYING TRIP TO NEW YORK.
Richard Garrick. managing director of the Gaumont com-
panies at Jacksonville. Fla., has just returned to his winter
headquarters from a flying trip to New York. Mr. Garrick
brought north with him the film of the Mutual Masterpicture,
edition de luxe, which he had iust finished directing. It is
called "The Idol of the Stage." Malcolm Williams is the
st9r. It will be released the first week in February.
86
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Universal .Gets Florence Lawrence
Carl Laemmle for the Third Time Corrals the "Girl of a
Thousand Faces."
THE fact that the Universal Film Manufacturing Com-
pany is a healthy child of the pioneer days of the
industry, one of the prime offshoots of a scattered
family, points to one obvious fact, that diplomacy and dis-
crimination have weld-
ed the reins of gov-
ernorship. And those
who know the history
of the business career
of Carl Laemmle will
remember that a very
significant portion of
that history is inter-
twined, more or less,
with the professional
career of Miss Florence
Lawrence, the first
famous star in the pic-
ture field.
For over a year Miss
Lawrence has been ab-
sent from the screen.
Her last professional
engagement it will be
remembered was with
the Universal Film
Manufacturing C o m -
pany. We do not know
to which compliment is
most due, to Carl
Laemmle for losing no
time in getting in touch
with the little star im-
mediately it was known
that she had decided to
return to her profes-
sion, or to her well-
known claim to talent
and versatility. This
week is expected to see the commencement of another period
in her film career. One of the best directors in the busi-
ness will guide her screen efforts, and the best of material
will bt placed at the disposal of both director and star.
The accompanying photographs provide optical informa-
tion as to Miss Lawrence's whereabouts and partial occu-
Florence Lawrence at
Home.
DAMAGES FOR MOVING PICTURE ACCIDENT.
Mrs. Celie G. Turner, whose stage name is Celie Ellis,
brought an action before Justice Gavegans, Part 8, New York,
of the Supreme Court, against the Crystal Film Company,
for a broken ankle, sustained by her while depicting a scene
in which she fell from a limb of a tree to a projecting roof
and on to the ground below.
Attorney for Miss Ellis contended that his client's average
earnings were $5,000 a year and that she was entitled to
$15,000 for damages sustained. The jury, after short de-
liberation, brought in a verdict of $4,000 for the plaintiff.
The interesting feature in this action lies in the fact that
John M. Gardner, attorney for the plaintiff, immediately on
the release of the film, secured it and had it produced on the
screen in a moving picture theater before witnesses and thus
proved to them it was Miss Ellis, and then introduced in
evidence the entire section of the film, showing the actual
fall from beginning to end.
Home of Florence Lawrence at Westwood, N. J.
pation while she has been absent from the screen. On her
fifty-acre farm at Westwood, N. J., she has looked well to
the aflfairs of her household, tended her garden, and romped
to her heart's content, until now, when the call of the pic-
tures lures her back to the studio lights, and the hard work
that is the prelude of all success.
CENSOR HEADS OFF THE "INSPIRATION."
"Inspiration" will never be shown again in Oklahoma City
• — at least during the administration of Mayor Overholser.
The judgment passed upon the motion picture by local
chapters of the W. C. T. U. and the ministerial alliance was
upheld when a ban was placed on the photoplay by the mayor.
THE VALES AND RITCHIE JOIN UNIVERSAL.
Among the latest and best known of the photoplay folk to
join the forces of the Universal Film Company at their Pacific
Coast studios are Travers Vale, Louise Vale and Franklin
Ritchie, director, leading woman and leading man, respec-
tively. Mr. Vale comes to the company with fresh laurels.
For two years he has been considered one of the most
capable of producers. Prior to his joining that company he
was allied with the Universal and Mutual companies among
others.
Under his direction and largely responsible for the suc-
cess of many of his pictures have been Franklin Ritchie
and Louise Vale, who will continue to work with him now
that he has joined the LTniversal. This latest Universal pro-
ducing company will stage two-reel subjects for release on
the regular program. The first of these is a picture by Har-
vey Gates entitled "The Chasm."
FIRE WRECKS NOVELTY SLIDE OFFICES
A fire, which originated in a cafe under the offices of the
Novelty Slide Company, at 67 West 23d street. New York,
Monday morning, December 27, practically wrecked the busi-
ness offices of that company. While the fire did not get into
the Slide Company's floors, the firemen did, and they per-
formed yeoman service in turning things upside down.
Mr. Coufal said that, so far as he was able to discover, all
negatives had been saved and that his dark room and work-
shops were in working order, but that his stock of finished
goods appeared to be destroyed and that the Novelty would
be out of business for a week or so. Work was resumed
on the upper floors the same day, but the office and stock
room was in a hopeless tangle. No estimate of the loss could
be had at the time of going to press.
MARCIA MOORE JOINS UNIVERSAL.
Miss Marcia Moore, who was connected with the Uni-
versal Film Manufacturing Company on the Pacific Coast,
playing ingenue leads, and who later played important parts
in the Quality Picture Corporation productions under the
direction of Francis X. Bushman, has returned to the Uni-
versal and will play leads in the Rex Brand of pictures under
the direction of Joseph DeGrasse. While Miss Moore is not
yet seventeen years old, she has all the qualities of an
excellent actress. She is five feet high and weighs but one
hundred and two pounds. She is especially capable of
handling child parts, but prefers characters more suitable to
Iier liking such as "The Abused Wife," "The Actress," etc.
KING BAGGOT SlfS FOR SCULPTORS.
This office is in receipt of a pleasing holiday gift of a
plaster bust of King Baggot, the well-known LTniversal star.
Recently he had made as a Christmas present for his moth-
er, a bronze bust, 8 inches in height, and the one received
is a duplicate, finished in imitation of bronze. It will make
a handsome ornament for a library, or business office, and
no doubt will be much in demand by theater owners. The
sculptor work was done by Andrew C. McHench, of New
York.
VIOLET AXELL ENGAGED FOR "FOOL'S
PARADISE."
The Ivan Film Corporation has engaged Violet .^xell to
play the part of the baby in their forthcoming production
of "A Fool's Paradise." ' Little Miss Axell is one of the
cleverest and most successful of the juvenile screen players,
and her work is certain to add to the merit of the Ivan
feature,
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
87
National Censor Board Conference
National Board of Censorship and Producers in Meeting at
Hotel Astor.
THE annual conference between the finance committee
of the National Board of Censorship and the executive
heads of the motion picture companies was held at
rooms C and D on the eighth floor of the Hotel Astor at
11:30 A. M. Tuesday, December 28. The members of the
finance committee of the National Board were Edwin Trow-
bridge Hall, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Boys'
Club; Matthew Adams, superintendent of schools of the Chil-
dren's Aid Society; Frank Persons, director of the Charity
Organization Society; Dr. Albert Shields, director of re-
search of the Board of Education; Lester Scott, acting di-
rector of the People's Institute; Orlando F. Lewis, secre-
tary of the Prison Association.
The following representatives of the motion picture pro-
ducers were invited: J. Stuart Blackton, Vitagraph; J. J.
Kennedy, Biograph; Ferd Singhi, Lubin; Wm. N. Selig, F. J.
Marion, Kalem; Paul Melies; G. K. Spoor, Essanay; L. W.
McChesney, Edison: F. S. Phelps, Kleine; R. H. Cochrane,
Universal; Samuel M. Field, Mutual; R. R. Nehls, American;
Edwin Thanhouser, David Horsley, Centaur; F. C. Brad-
ford, Gaumont; L. J. Gasnier, Pathe; R. E. Aitken, Triangle;
A. Kessel, N. Y. Motion Picture Co.; Carl Anderson,
Paramount; Jesse L. Lasky, Adolph Zukor, Famous Players;
Carl Pierce, Pallas; W. A. Atkinson. Metro; B. N. Bush,
World; Lloyd D. Willis, Fo.x; Felix Feist, Equitable; I. C.
Oes, Great Northern; Walter W. Irwin, V-L-S-E.
More than one-half of the men invited were present either
in person or by representative.
The object of the meeting was to discuss standards, to
determine upon the best method of co-operation and to
decide upon the character of the future work of the National
^oaTd.
It was decided by the representatives present that provi-
sion would be made for the maintenance of the National
Board and that the e.xpense thereof should be apportioned
among the various manufacturers in a ratio to the number
of reels of motion pictures of each which the board should
pass upon. It was also agreed that the rulings of the board
should be upheld and that its efforts to discourage the estab-
lishment of local censor boards should be properly sustained.
The meeting was still in progress when the Moving Pic-
ture World went to press.
Pertinent Points by J. D. Williams
India and Australia Are Neglected Fields and the American
Producer Ought to Take Notice.
J. D. Williams writes to The Moving Picture World from
Sydney, Australia, under date of November 24, in the fol-
lowing interesting vein:
"The Editor, The Moving Picture World.
"Dear Sir: In one of your issues a few months ago, Mr.
Madden, of Calcutta, India, in a letter to your journal, at-
tempted to criticise some of my statements made in an in-
terview with your W. Stephen Bush. In one of my letters
from India, addressed to Mr. Bush, I enclosed a program of
Mr. Madden's theater. In this letter I stated that it was
the finest motion picture theater in India. I do not wish
to discredit Mr. Madden for anything that he has done in
India in the motion picture line.
"Nothing could have suited my purpose better than to
have Mr. Madden say that India was already well catered to
in regard to motion pictures.
"All that is necessary for American motion picture manu-
facturers to find out what they are doing there is to look
over the accounts with their foreign agents and see if they
have ever realized more than twelve cents a foot for one copy
of their best features. If the average manufacturer is
satisfied to receive no more than this amount for a
country with 300,000,000 people, all I can say is we should
still let him sleep on, or at least their London agent, who
is responsible for same. I am very glad that the new film
school in America, which, by the way, is composed mostly
of their business as well as the producing end of the same.
"The successful company of the future must study their
foreign sales as well as their domestic business. It is no
wonder that the members of the old school in the motion
picture industry, pay no attention to a country like India
when they have so sadly neglected a progressive young
country like Australia. Some manufacturers are still sell-
ing three copies of their best features exclusive right for
Australia at 10 cents per foot, while other more energetic
manufacturers are selling four copies at .19 cents.
"It is easy to see that the difference in profit realized will
more than pay the expenses of the executive head of their
company.
"Australia, at the present time is sending three or four
copies of second-hand film to India each week. A great
deal more than this goes forward each week from London.
This old junk film does the business no good in India. It
will take several years to develop the business there on
anything like a proper basis. However, no doubt in time
this will be accomplished. The individual firm or firms who
can accomplish this will deserve the greatest praise from the
whole industry in general. Yours, very truly,
"J. D. WILLIAMS."
E. C. NEWMAN HOME FOR HOLIDAYS.
E. C. Newman, manager of the New York plant of the
Newman Manufacturing Company, which also has plants lo-
cated at 108 West Lake street, Chicago, 111., and 717 Syca-
more street, Cincinnati, Ohio, manufacturers of brass lobby
display frames, railings, and other theater equipment, left
New York for a visit to the Chicago plant, and after a
short stay in Chicago, will leave for Cincinnati to visit the
Cincinnati plant, as well as to renew some old acquaintances,
as he is a native of the Queen City.
Mr. Newman, who is a comparatively young man, being
only in the twenties, has built up quite a lucrative business
for the firm in the east. He has well deserved his vacation,
and after spending the holidays with his parents, he will leave
shortly after the first of the year for New Y'ork, where he
will again be glad to greet his old acquaintances.
Before leaving, Mr. Newman said that all of their
plants were running full force, and that the prospects for
1916 were very bright.
FREE TO EXHIBITORS.
The Moving Picture World will send free of charge to
any exhibitor who asks for it, its literature on the censorship
question and its brochure on tlie Sunday Law. Sooner or
later every exhibitor will have use for either the one or the
other and, in most cases, probably he will need the two pam-
phlets. We have distributed a large number and we want
every exhibitor to have this extra service which goes free
to all readers and subscribers of The Moving Picture World.
SEND FOR THIS USEFUL LITTLE LIBRARY TO-DAY.
UNIVERSAL CLOSES COYTESVILLE.
The Coytesville studio of the Universal Film Manufactur-
ing Company will be closed on the last day of December,
and all companies working there will be transferred to the
new plant at Leonia the first of January. Bert Adler, who
has been in charge of the Coytesville plant, will become
assistant to Manager Julius Stern at Leonia, where he will
also be casting director.
VITAGRAPH TO ABANDON THEATER.
The Vitagraph Company has decided to go out of the ex-
hibition business and. consequently, will not renew its lease on
the old Criterion theater at 44th street and Broadway for
another year. The present lease expires about the first of
February and it is understood that James K. Hackett's new
producing company will take the house for legitimate produc-
tions.
C. A. KARPEN, UNIVERSAL TITLE EDITOR.
Manager Julius Stern of the Imp-Leonia studios has just
announced the addition to his staff of a title editor, C. A.
Karpen, who will have charge of writing and editing all titles
and leaders for all Universal Film Manufacturing Company's
pictures made in the East. This is a new departure in the
business, and Mr. Stern feels that properly written and
edited titles and leaders are as essential to a perfect photo-
play as the climax. Mr. Karpen started in his new duties
this week, being stationed at the new studio at Leonia.
CLARA WHIPPLE IN "THE PAIN FLOWER."
Miss Clara Whipple, the charming leading woman of the
Equitable Motion Picture Corporation stock organization,
has been cast for the ingenue lead in "The Pain Flower,"
to support Margaret Leslie. "The Man Higher Up," in
which Miss Whipple is to support Frank Sheridan, has been
postponed until spring.
88
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Cavaliere Ambrosio.
Ambrosio Comes Back
The Famous Italian Producer in New York to Study Condi-
tions— His Plans and Ideas for the Future.
By W. Stephen Bush.
THE simple news that Ambrosio is coming back into the
American market will interest every reader of The
Moving Picture World. Ambrosio has given the Amer-
ican market some first-class money-makers not to speak of
the high artistic value of all his films.
Mr. Ambrosio or to give him his full and proper title
Cavaliere Arturo Ambrosio has been in this city for the
last two weeks or more accompanied by his business agent
and interpreter, Mrs. F. K. Schultz, whom the America-i
film world has favorably
known for many years
under her maiden name
of Frieda Klug.
Cavaliere Ambrosio
has just completed some
extensive additions to his
wonderful studio in
beautiful Torino. With
the respite afforded by
the war he has decided
to come here and ac-
quaint himself with con-
ditions here and to re-
vive to new glory and
profit the name of Am-
brosio. In all my ex-
perience I never met a
more modest, plain and
unassuming man than
this gifted Italian, of
whom it may be truth-
fully said that "he is one
of those men of rare
talent who unite the imagination of the artist with the ex-
ecutive skill of the practiced workman." In Italy no film
man stands higher than Ambrosio. He was knighted by the
king because he taught His Majesty the art of taking pic-
tures, and he gave the Queen of Italy a complete course in
the art of kinematography. The report made to him by Mrs.
Schultz who was here about four months ago induced the
Cavaliere to come to America and study men and conditions
in our country.
"I find," said the Cavaliere in the course of a most inter-
esting talk with the writer, "that it pays the European pro-
ducer to give a little
more attention to the
American market. You
ask why? Well, here
is the reason: If I pro-
duce with the European
market uppermost i n
my mind I find that in
nine cases out of t e n
the American taste i s
not suited. America is
a wonderful country
with a civilization all
its own and its taste is
of course quite differ-
e n t from the taste of
Europe. Now while
you in this country de-
cline to accept the taste
and the standards o f
Europe, I find on the
other hand that Europe
accepts your tastes and
your standards. If I
therefore manufacture
with the demands o f
the American market
uppermost in my mind
I have no difficulty
whatever selling m y
usual number of copies
in Europe and I can sell many more in your country. The
American play is popular in Europe everywhere.
This statement accorded well with what an English film
buyer had told me but a week before, i. e., that of the plays
shown on the London stage ninety per cent, were of American
origin.
"I do most sincerely admire your people and your coun-
Frieda Schultz.
try," continued the Cavaliere, "and I certainly am going to
make a determined attempt to win some of your market."
"The name Ambrosio is a good name in this country now,"
I suggested.
"Yes," replied the Cavaliere quietly, "but that alone will
not sell any films. The performance must be back of the
name, and that is what I am striving for now. I cannot say
that my plans are entirely matured, but there is no doubt
that the firm will be represented here again before the year
1916 is very old. Now, in regard to my productions I want
to consult American ideas, and as far as I can I want to suit
the American taste. I will have a man in my studio who
understands American peculiarities, and he will be at my side
constantly. I want good American stories, and there are
negotiations now pending for securing some first-class Amer-
ican talent. I honestly believe that my studio in Torino is
without a peer. My facilities and resources are greater than
ever belore. I have to return to Torino shortly, but I will
come back here and either personally instal my American
branch office or have it put in immediate charge of Mrs.
Schultz, who knows conditions so well and who has proved
her business ability."
The Cavaliere is a great worker and student. In the short
time he has spent here he has seen different parts of the
country and he has rapidly absorbed a knowledge of Amer-
ican atmosphere. He has seen the city and the country and
I was surprised at his powers of observation. The varied
scenery and the domestic architecture impressed him as very
interesting. He reasoned shrewdly enough to the importance
of the home in all American life, for men would not spend
so much care and money for their homes if they did not
love these homes. "Che belle casette d'abitatizione" was a
frequent exclamation of the Cavaliere while he was spend-
ing a delightful day in the charming suburban towns of
Southern New Jersey.
Cavaliere Ambrosio and Mrs. Schultz will sail for Italy
within the next few days.
Miss June^Elvidge
FEW film players have made such swift progress toward
the stellar regions of the screen world as Miss June
Elvidge, of the World Film Corporation, who, after
only six months' experience before the camera, is soon to
be featured in a five-
part society drama.
Miss Elvidge owes her
success to her unflinch-
ing determination to
"get there," aided and
abetted, of course, by
her undoubted beauty
and photographic pos-
sibilities.
This young player
joined the World Film
stock company at Fort
Lee last June, after
two years at the Win-
ter Garden, the second
of which she spent as
understudy to Josie
Collins, whose part she
played on the road.
Miss Elvidge hails
from Pittsburgh. She
is a broad-shouldered,
athletic girl, with golf
cups, sailing trophies
and medals for horse-
manship galore to her
credit. Last winter she gave exhibitions of riding and jump-
ing at Durland's Academy and the Madison Square Garden
Horse Show.
Miss Elvidge made her film debut in "The Lure of Wom-
an." Then came a little better part in "The Butterfly on
the Wheel," and a still better one in "The Sins of Society."
Now she is sharing the leading roles with Miss Frances
Nelson in the World's production of "The Point of View,"
and after that still greater honors are in store for her.
June Elvidge.
LUBIN RELEASES.
Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1916, the Lubin Manufac-
turing Company will release a two-act drama every alternate
week, and beginning January 10 it will release a one-act
drama every week. These releases are to be added to their
regular program of releases.
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Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
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"The Wraith of Haddon Towers"
A Three-Part Clipper Star Feature with Constance Crawley
and Arthur Maude in the Principal Roles.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
IN an adaptation of an old English story the American Film
Co. have presented to the public a production that is mod-
ernly attractive, and at the same time brings us in touch
with the ghostly legends of a couple of centuries ago. Excep-
tional judgment has been used in the filming of this story. A
fine breadth of perspective characterizes many of its exterior
scenes, adding charm and delicacy to the double exposure work
of which a great deal appears in this production, and to good
advantage.
Arthur Maude in the role of Phillip Drummond, who is sum-
Scene from "The Wraith of Haddon Towers" (Clipper).
raoned from America to England to attend the bedside of his
dying uncle, is entirely satisfactory. There seems to be no
room for adverse criticism, for Mr. Maude impersonates the
character with an ease and grace that leaves with the spec-
tator no sense of effort.
Constance Crawley plays the role of the spirit of the sweet-
heart of the long dead ancestor and imbues the action of the
character with the charm and intelligence with which her work
has always been associated. In a room in the castle which is
always kept locked Phillip first comes in contact with the spirit
of his ancestor's sweetheart. His interest in psychic phe-
nomena causes him to seek the haunts of the ghostly person-
age, during which he discovers that he himself is the rein-
carnation of the former Phillip Drummond. His wife, arriving
from America, comes just in time to find his body still warm
after his spirit has departed with the "Wraith of Haddon
Towers."
The production is a very interesting one, founded as it is
on an old-fashioned story mingled with a belief of the pres-
ent day. It has the peculiar grip of the old style novel that
lures us by its improbabilities.
"Why Love Is Blind"
A Diamond "S" Special with an Appealing Story, to Be
Released Through General Film Co.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade.
IF HUMAN nature had not such Infinite types of character,
one would be almost forced to the conclusion, after view-
ing "Why Love Is Blind," that Peter Stone, the inhuman
father in the story, is a figment of the imagination. A monster
of cruelty he Is to his poor misshapen son, Bobby, and all one's
better nature is stirred to its depths when viewing the mal-
treatment of the boy by the man who is responsible for his
being. I •!
Poor Peter is a hunchback, sensitive and physically weak. In
utter contrast to his big, strong, bullying brother, who shows
himself to be a chip off the same block from which his rough
father had been hewn. And we cannot wonder that the sen-
sitive mother of the two boys appears as a poor weak woman.
whose personality has been ground to powder by the dominat-
ing force of her husband's brutal will.
Don't think, however, that the story will fail to catch and
hold your interest. The very fact that Bobby is living his lite
against all odds will cause your sympathy to rush out in a
flood, in his behalf, and you will find yourself forgiving his
weakness at a critical moment, and understanding the motive
that prompted him to do a very base thing.
Jack Picktord takes the part of Bobby, and I think you will
agree with me, after seeing him in these films, that he shows
kinship to his famous sister, Mary, in no uncertain way. I
could not fail to admire the manner in which this young and
personally attractive man loses sight of himself in his char-
acterization of this unsightly hunchback. His gait and phys-
ical action never seem studied. They have all the naturalness
of the character he has assumed, and combined with the mental
attitude form a real living entity that is appealing and con-
vincing. It will be an interesting study henceforth to watch
the growth and development of young Mr. Pickford before the
unerring eye of the camera.
Miss Betty Nathan as Ruth Rogers, the pretty blind girl
whom Bobby loves and who loves him, plays the part with be-
coming simplicity and girlishness. The old favorite, Frank
Clark, shows close familiarity with the sawdust rings beneath
the white tops, in the person of Bill Rogers, circus owner.
That ring costume is a dandy, and is just the thing to create
awe and admiration in the minds of bucolic patrons. We know,
for we have been there.
Guy Oliver gives a virile impersonation of the brutal father
of Bobby, while Miss Lillian Hayward, as Mrs. Stone, is so real
that great commiseration is created for the unhappy creature.
Scene from "Why Love Is Blind" (Selig).
Nor must that lovable canine actor. Jack Pickford's collie, be
overlooked. Concerning him, in my mind's ear, I can hear
countless repetition from feminine lips of the exclamation,
"Oh, isn't he a darling!"
The release date is Jan. 17.
"The War God's Decree"
Three-Reel Pathe Production Which Is a Reflection of
Present European Conditions.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
AN INTERESTING production has been fashioned for the
program of the Pathe Exchange, Inc., from ideas in-
spired, no doubt, by the present war. The picture was
made abroad, and with types especially well suited to the
circumstance, and presents the hero of the play, together with
his family fleeing from the Austrian soldiers, having recrossed
their lines after delivering a message to the French head-
quarters.
The story of the picture is not wonderful in construction.
It treats In the first place with the domestic affairs of a way-
ward wife and her husband, who immediately upon discovering
his wife's perfidy is called to fight for his country. He is
strangely thrown in company with his wife's lover, who ac-
companies him on his journey across country with the mes-
sage. The other man is killed, and the husband, unable to de-
liver the papers with which he Is entrusted, finds his way back
to his own home. In a wounded condition. His wife, in order
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to prove her loyalty to him, carries the message successfully.
The suspense of the picture is well worked up, and at the
climax, where the husband is about to be shot by the Aus-
trians, the French soldiers ride up and put the Austrians to
flight.
The production is more or less spectacular, and Is an at-
tractive one.
"The Matchmakers"
A Three-Reel Edison Comedy-Drama with Sally Crute and
Carlton King Heading the Cast.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
IT is a very great pleasure to record the fact that the match-
makers in this three-reel Edison photoplay suffer an ig-
nominious defeat in their attempt to separate two pairs
of loving hearts. First, there is a fine wholesome western
beauty who knows more about the ways of a mustang than
of costly lingerie and culture — she's loved by a manly young
prospector, who is willing to take the biggest of chances on
the smallest of grub-stakes for the sake of his sweetheart.
Then there is a clear-eyed winsome young woman earning
her own living in O. Henry's "Little Old Bagdad on the Sub-
way," and loved by a young chap whose parents are deter-
inined he shall marry a maiden of wealth. How the young
prospector strikes it rich, after being grub-staked by his
sweetheart's father; how the sweetheart goes to New York;
how her money insures her a warm welcome from the match-
makers; how they attempt to arrange matters between her
and their son, and how Pa Lane, the western girl's father,
takes a hand in affairs and each Jack is mated with his proper
Jill, makes a screen romance that is breezy, peopled with worth
while folk and untroubled by sex problems, and will be found
enjoyable by all admirers of a pleasantly human story with
a "and they lived happily ever afterwards" ending.
The general store of a little mining town out west is the
scene of the earlier action of the drama and offers an excellent
contrast to the interior of the home on Fifth avenue, where
Mamie Lane gets her first glimpse of society. We are all some-
what familiar witli the situation where the newly made west-
ern millionaire makes his entrance into social life, but Sally
Crute as Mamie Lane and William Wadsworth as her father
enter into the spirit of the thing with so much zest and evi-
dent enjoyment that we are bound to catch the infection and
share their happiness with them.
To sum up the merits of "The Matchmakers" briefly and
soberly: It is a clean, unpretentious photoplay that has been
appraised by the director at its true value and made thoroughly
entertaining by the acting of the cast and the manner of its
pictorial embellishment. Other trustworthy participants in the
play's making are Carlton King, Paul Bliss, Margaret Prussing,
Leonora von Ottinger, Robert Erower and Mrs. Wallace
Erskine.
"What Happened to Father"
Frank Daniels Is Thoroughly Amusing in Bright Comedy
Produced by the Vitagraph Company.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE winning combination in this five-part Vitagraph pro-
duction, for release on the V-L-S-B program, is Frank
Daniels, star; Mary Roberts Rinehart, author, and C. Jay
Williams, director. Right at the close of the picture Daniels,
in the role of father, tells his wife an ingenious tale to ac-
Scene from "What Happened to Father" (Vitagraph).
count for his absence on the day of his daughter's wedding,
and for a concluding subtitle we read: "I wonder if that story
got over." Most om])hatically it does get over; the entire pic-
ture gets over and best of all is the comedy acting of Daniels
This is just the sort of clean, enjoyable comedy for which the
demand is far greater than the supply.
Father Is the author of a comic opera, "The Frolic of the
Frogs," and for all his pride of authorship he keeps the coming
production a secret from his family that is much exercised
over the approaching marriage of the elder daughter. Just
before the hour set for the wedding, father is summoned to the
theater to settle a dispute arising out of a change in leading
women, insisted upon by the wealthy backer of the show.
The leading man also becomes concerned in the argument, re-
fuses to appear, and nothing remains but for the author to be-
come an actor as well. There is a quantity of fun in rehear-
sal scenes, in the wild automobile ride to the theater and
in the actual performance that ends in a small riot with the
actor-author as the target for various missiles hurled from the
gallery. Almost equally entertaining are the ensuing scenes
in which the father struggles to give a satisfactory explanation
of his absence from home when he was needed at the wed-
ding ceremony.
Daniels is individual in method and his comedy business
is at no time imitative. He has an odd trick of brushing his
hair whenever suuering from nervous excitement, a mannerism
that becomes amusing through frequent repetition in this pic-
ture. Billy Quirk, Bernice Berner and Frank Kingsley are
among those in a wisely selected supporting company.
"The Dragon"
Equitable Production Features Margarita Fischer in Dual
Role of Childish Innocence and Adult Infidelity.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
THE Equitable's five-part production of "The Dragon" is a
subject unusual in conception. The scenario was adapted
by Russell E. Smith from the book by Perley Poore Shee-
han. The story is of a young girl, at home on vacation from
a convent where she has lived since infancy, who is told by
lier father of the desertion and infidelity of her mother, who
had been lured from him by the Dragon. The beast, he ex-
plains, spreads its length down Fifth avenue and its influence
extends into the side streets. The child clandestinely sets out
to locate the Dragon and to bring home the mother.
Director Harry Pollard has imposed on Margarita Fischer
the impossible task of portraying the child and the mother.
Scene from "The Dragon" (Equitable).
While Miss Fischer is superb in the adult role of the mistress
of Tanner, the libertine Wall Street power who in make-up
reminds of' a late actual power, she fails to convince as the
child who would be unable to recognize beans if the bag
were open. The natural interest in the story centers around
the doings of Messalla, the child. But only a very young
child or one mentally deficient would in life walk up and
down Fifth avenue asking policemen and white wings if they
could direct her to the Dragon. It is because of this absence
of probability that "The Dragon" will fail to stir or to move
the seasoned, critical adult picturegoer.
The manner in which the story has been transferred to
tile screen is generally deserving of praise. Of the scenes
occurring in the bank it need only be said they were taken
in a banking house — and a prominent one. There was atmos-
phere here beyond question. Likewise the home of Tanner,
with its carousing visitors or inmates, is well staged. The
dragon, which by the aid of double-exposure is represented
as lurking about Washington Square, will interest children
even if its intended significance be not comprehended by them.
"The Dragon" does not ring true. In theme it seems more
the effort of a writer to evolve the sensational than to adhere
to the verities. Wicked men and women there are in New
York just as there are wicked men and women in every
town whether small or large. If in New York there be a
particularly bad colony of libertines in the big community
indicated it will come as news that is important if true to
many of the five million Inhabitants of the metropolis.
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Triangle Program
"Don Quixote" Such a Drawing Card That It Is Repeated
— Other Plays. "The Conqueror," KayBee, and a
Keystone, "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts."
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
DON QUIXOTE" in revised form, about a thousand feet
eliminated, runs witli greater snap and vigor, a decided
improvement on the version originally presented.
"Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts," a thrilling Keystone,
directed by Walter Wright, Is one of those marvels of in-
"class" in consenting to such a sacrifice, and thus recalls her
natural high spirit. She decides tor family ruin rather than
many the man who has deliberately planned it. This brings
about an entirely new point of view for the parvenu and leads
to a conclusion as pleasing as it is new.
Scene from "The Conqueror" (Kay Bee).
genuxty which delight all classes in an audience while com-
pletely mystifying the uninitiated, a very inclusive class in
this day of newspaper criticism. The aeroplane feats of Ches-
ter Conklin, always amusing, take on an entirely new aspect:
but the startling Innovation Is a wreck in midair, showing the
descent of one wing of the machine to where it lands di-
rectly over a skyscraping factory chimney, smoking out the
hands of an aeroplane plant below. Melodrama in its wildest
moments has pictured nothing more thrilling than the ascent
of the tall chimney and the nerve-tingling incidents of res-
cue that follow.
"The Conqueror" gives a delightfully new turn to an old
story, and affords Enid Markey and WlUard Mack fine op-
portunity for mental revelation. It Is the old story of the
self-made man who has forced his way to a financial position
of great power, openly associating with people of superior
early advantages and hating them from a false construction
of their character, finally cornering the father of a beautiful
girl and compelling his consent to marriage. As usual, the
self-sacriflcing daughter consents to what Is a virtual sale
of herself to avert family ruin. Thus far the story runs along
Scene from "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts" (Keystone).
conventional lines and is supported mainly by the acting of
Miss Markey and Mr. Mack. The latter Is, however. Interpret-
ing a character of higher Intelligence, and therefore more
modern, than the ordinary. He tries the proud girl to the ut-
most by pointing out that she has the small scruples of her
"Black Crook"
The Kalem Company Has a Five-Part Screen Version of the
Famous Spectacular Drama Ready for Release on
January 10.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
IT will be recalled by students of the drama in America that
the "Black Crook" was written as a serious romantic play
and, when first produced, was without spectacular em-
bellishment of any sort. Owing to its bombastic style and
lack of literary worth the piece made a dismal failure, but the
discerning eyes of the Kiralfys saw in it an excellent medium
for the Introduction of a theatrical entertainment new to this
country, and produced the play at Niblo's Garden, some sixty
years ago, as a spectacle, containing the first ballet ever
shown on the American stage, outside of a grand opera.
The production was considered the acme of managerial dar-
ing, was denounced from the pulpit and many a good deacon
from the rural districts went In fear and trembling to gaze
upon the sinful beauties of the short-skirted ballet and the
diaphanous allurements of Stalacta, the Fairy Queen. Shades
of a departed and unsophisticated generation, what would it
say to a Winter Garden undress parade! With the possible
exception of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," no attraction has equaled
the number of performances given in this country of the
"Black Crook," and the author, who heard his play Inconsis-
tently damned at Its first production, lived to grow rich from
Its subsequent royalties.
The version arranged for the screen by Phil Lang and pro-
duced by Robert G. VIgnola again demonstrates the fact that
the moving picture stage often reverses the verdict of the
spoken drama, and a play that has failed when dialogue was
used win frequently register a success when employing the
screen as a medium of expression. Shorn of Its fulsome speech,
this play becomes what its author intended — a romantic drama
of the old school that deals rather impressively with a weird
story and the inhabitants of the lower regions. As a specta-
cle, it lacks one of the principal features that gave it vogue
In its original form — the flash of color. The appearance and
dancing of the young ladies who attend the fair Stalacta in a
woodland glade is pleasing to look upon, but fairies work their
spell with greater effect under the rays of the calcium light.
For stately pageants and historical productions like "The Birth
of a Nation," the 'screen is supreme; for the purely spectacu-
lar drama, with its music, dancing and kaleidoscopic flash of
color the stage that produced "Black Crook" and now of-
fers "Stop! Look! and Listen!" will always remain far In the
lead.
The Kalem production is well equipped scenlcally and has
the advantage of a good cast, E. P. Sullivan, Henry Hallem,
Chas. D. Forrest, Frank Leonard, Gladys Coburn, Helen Lin-
droth, Robert Bottomly and Mae Thompson being among its
leading members.
"A Soldier's Oath"
William Farnum Is Starred in Fox Drama Given an Artistic
Production by Oscar C. Apfel.
Reviewed by Lynde Denlg.
PROBABLY this will be the most popular of recent Fox
productions. It lacks the morbid quality that has charac-
terized many of the pictures Issued by the same concern,
and It has very positive assets in William Farnum as the star,
in a dramatic and, at times, distinctly appealing story with war
for a background, also in the artistic attractiveness of ingeni-
ously arranged scenes, in which the photographic work Is
notably fine. The light effects in the picture are, perhaps. Its
most memorable feature, for they contribute amazingly towards
creating the illusion of an actual battlefield at night — a field
strewn with the bodies of the dead and dying and occasion-
ally illumined by the flash from a bursting shell. Without
using a great number of men and seemingly at a moderate
expense. Director Apfel has succeeded as have few others in
bringing the horrors of war to the screen.
Interest In a personal relationship Is caught In the opening
reel that reflects the Intimacies of a happy family life shared
by Pierre Duval, his wife and their little daughter. There is
nothing new in emphasizing the appeal of a pretty child, but
scenes such as those acted by Kittens Relchert always may be
relied upon to stir an audience. Then comes the call for
troops with Its foreboding of evil, and the murder of Duval's
wife while her little daughter stands pathetically at the other
side of a closed door. The story is given an excellent start in
this first reel and the Interest Is well sustained through the
quite elaborate chain of circumstances that work the down-
fall of a successful criminal.
As In previous pictures, Mr. Farnum's acting Is forceful in
the extreme, also sympathetic when opportunity offers. Doro-
thy Bernard, H. J. Herbert and Ruth FIndley are others in
the cast.
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Vitagraph Features
A Four-Reel Release in Which Charles Richman Takes One
of the Leading Parts — Three-Part Broadway Star
Features by C. Jay Williams.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
SENSATIONS are guaranteed in this Vitagraph feature, "The
Surprises of An Empty Hotel." There are old-fashioned
sensations and brand new sensations. It is entertaining
and at times thrilling. The direction by Theodore Maraton
is capable, as one would expect it to be.
Mystery abounds in the picture. There is a copper mag-
Scene from "The Surprises of an Empty Hotel" (Vitagraph).
nate of fabulous wealth, at whose death two common-law
widows appear, claiming the estate. The hero is in the mys-
teriously empty hotel when the two claimants begin to quar-
rel and make considerable noise. He wakes up and is told
that burglars are on the premises. The strange visitors, how-
ever, are not burglars but unscrupulous lawyers, who want to
get the heiress into their power. The lawyers succeed in
kidnapping her and try to get her on board the yacht which
they have made ready for their scheme of abduction. They
are duly foiled by the hero. One of the men in revenge tries
to blow up the yacht, but the tables are turned at the last
moment and the wicked limb of the law perishes in the terrific
explosion which wipes the yacht out of existence with the
thoroughness of a German submarine.
It is needless to say that Mr. Richman made a dashing hero
and w^on much sympathy and admiration for himself before
the picture had gone a thousand feet. His support was ex-
cellent throughout. The story was taken from the well known
author, Archibald Clavering Gunter.
"By Love Redeemed."
THIS feature, "By Love Redeemed," a three-part Broadway
Star feature, has a good story, which travels fast enough
and has many tense situations. The plot hinges on the
possibility' of curing- a criminal disposition by a surgical oper-
Scene from "By Love Redeemed" (Vitagraph).
ation. Nell, a young girl of charming appearance but weak In
character, has been hit over the head with a revolver in the
hands of her father, a confirmed criminal. The girl thereafter
suffers from bone pressure, a condition which hurries her into
many petty crimes against her better nature. With all her in-
herited and accidental depravity the girl has good Instincts,
as is shown by her risking her life to save a poor old woman
who Is In danger of being run over by an automobile. In
this way she makes the acquaintance of a young man, who
takes an Interest in her case and persuades her to submit to
an operation by a famous surgeon who specializes In redeem-
ing accidental criminals by surgical operations. In Nell's case
the operation la of course successful. With the bone-pressure
successfully removed the true and honest nature of the girl
asserts itself and she appears on the high road of reform and
recovery. A very unexpected and tragic development occurs
in the climax of the story, resulting in the death of the crimi-
nal father just as he tried once more to cross the path of his
unfortunate daughter.
"The Immigrant"
A Lasky Feature of Much Merit, Starring Valeska Suratt.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
VALESKA SURATT is the leading figure of this play. She
may eventually develop into a good emotional actress;
her appearance is in her favor, likewise her evident
sincerity. Her opportunities in this film play were great, in-
deed one might call them extraordinary. Miss Suratt perhaps
realized the fact; at times she made laudable and intelligent
efforts to rise to her opportunities. Taken as a whole, how-
ever, her performance does not measure up to great expec-
tations.
With this qualification the play deserves great praise.
Thomas Meighan and Theodore Roberts are true stars whose
fame does not depend on meretricious advertising. Also they
are prime favorites with the patrons of the high-class screen.
They have splendid parts, both of them, and make one pardon
the deficiencies of the star.
The story deals with the adventures of a Polish girl who
emigrates to this country. Sfhe is a girl of parts and of am-
bition and rises above the squalor and pettiness of the en-
vironment into which she had been born. In its development
the plot allows the introduction of varied and impressive set-
tings. The flight of the people after the bursting of the
dam. the mining and breaking of the dam, the rise of the
waters is all very fine and realistic. Indeed all the outdoor
settings are of the best and most realistic sort, if we except
the "model" house, which is supposed to fall into the angry
Scene from "The Immigrant" (Lasky).
flood. Amid so much realism the "model" looked anything but
convincing.
The opening scenes of the play are particularly good, the
contrasts between first and second cabin and steerage are
brought out very cleverly and without any loss of time. The
story had its weak points, but it never dragged and "padding,"
the crying evil of the feature situation, was conspicuous by
its absence.
Biograph Feature and Reissue
"The War of Wealth" in Three Reels; "The Isles of the
Wild," an Early Griffith Production.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
FOR release on Jan. 12 the Biograph Company announces
"The War of Wealth," a three-reel drama of passable
quality, produced some little time ago in California.
In the matter of locations the picture is amply supplied, for
the director was permitted to use one of the finest estates In
the neighborhood of Los Angeles, and he never was at a loss
for attractive backgrounds when the scenario required an
exterior. There is enough variety and charm in the settings
to satisfy the most fastidious audience, but the story may
prove less interesting than its investiture.
After the first scene, affording a glimpse of a battle In the
Civil War, the action shifts to the present day, and for the
most part shows the characters in the realm of high, not to
say, frenzied, finance. The central interest of the plot con-
cerns the perfidy of a young man. who, elevated to a position of
importance In a bank, changes his mind about marrying the
daughter of the night watchman and in the course of time
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finds It necessary to rob the bank in order to cover his unfor-
tunate stock speculations. It is not quite clear "why a bank
official was obliged to blow open the door of a vault at night
when, presumably, he had access to the cash by right of his
office. This Is one of several incidents that appear a bit unnat-
ural. At all events, the explosion is well handled, as is the
run on the bank. A competent cast includes George Pierce,
John Bramall, Charles Perley, Robert Drouet, Clara Bracey,
William J. Butler and Lina Arvidson.
"In the Isles of the Wild" is a vivid little dramatic sketch.
Scene from "The War of Wealth" (Biography.
produced by Griffith and acted by Henry Walthall, Harry
Carey, Lillian Gish and Claire McDowell. All of the scenes
were acted in mountainous regions bordering on a lake, the
chief characters being two woodsmen and their sweethearts.
The flirtatious propensities of one woman and her desire to
arouse the jealousy of her lover lead to her marrying the
wrong man, and then, of course, there is trouble. The story
is essentially tragic, and, needless to say, it is carried through
consistently. The Griffith reissues continue to set a high
standard for current single-reel productions.
"Love's Pilgrimage to America"
Five-Reel Broadwray-Universal Feature, with Lulu Glaser, of
Light Opera Fame, in Leading Role.
Reviewed by Robert C. McEIravy.
THIS production is one combining strength and weakness,
but on the whole averages up quite well. The tone of the
comedy is good, but a little too extravagant at times, par-
ticularly in the opening scenes. This gives a touch of bur-
lesque to the piece. The author. May B. Havey, has made
Scene from "Love's Pilgrimage to America" (Universal).
free use of subtitles throughout, many of which are overbur-
dened with slang phrases. The slang is in keeping with the
general character of the plot, but unfortunately is not always
'as funny as was no doubt intended. This sort of humor must
be very much to the point in order to get over well.
Lulu Glaser plays the part of the bishop's daughter, who
comes to America with the duke's nephew. Her work is pleas-
ing throughout and she makes a good screen appearance.
The voyage of the young couple is unconventional, as the
girl will not marry Archie until they make their fortunes, in
spite of his desires in the matter. The bishop and duke are
both opposed to the match and the couple are accordingly
penniless and on their own resources.
Upon their arrival in America they search tor work. The
girl falls In with a theatrical agent, named Lester. The latter
makes insulting advances, from which Archie saves her. He
has become a book agent. Later they go to an employment
agency and hire out as butler and maid. More trouble follows,
as they are suspected of being thieves. Their difficulties are
Anally solved when the duke and his son die, leaving Archie
his heir.
"Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination"
Twro-Reel L-KO Comedy in Which a Grim Situation Is
Successfully Converted Into a Laugh Producer.
Reviewed by Robert C. McEIravy.
RAY GRIFFITH first appears in this nonsense number. He
is a young man addicted to flirting in the park. He dis-
ports himself for some time picking flowers illegally, and
finally comes upon a fair charmer impersonated by Louise
Orth. He makes advances and is making satisfactory progress
in the love affair when a portly rival comes on the scene.
The latter part Is played by Dan Russell who, as well as Mr.
Griffith, is making a good impression in this line of comedy.
Thinking he has lost his lady love, the young man becomes
desperate and decides to kill liimself. He lacks the nerve to
do this and finally visits a murder bureau. The chief assassin
turns out to be his rival, and he agrees to kill the young man
within twelve hours. This is agreeable to Ray and he wan-
ders out to the park again, wondering Just when death will
come.
The main situation appears to be very creepy as described,
but It carries very well on the screen and there are numerous
laughable scenes to offset the sanguinary nature of the plot.
Moreover, a happy ending is brought about, by the sudden de-
Scene from "Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination" (L-KO).
cision of the chief assassin to give up murder as a business.
The girl also relents and looks up the despondent lover, tell-
ing him she loves him alone.
The final scenes are good, picturing the three leading char-
acters climbing a high ladder upon the park bridge, from which
one dives into the water below.
"The Rack"
Thompson Buchanan's Drama Is Made Into Strong Picture
by Emile Chautard of World Film Corporation.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
F.\ITHFUL wives and husbands, content to remain by their
own firesides, seem to be losing whatever public favor they
once enjoyed. We are obsessed with restless sex, on the
stage, in magazines and on the screen. As a substitute for
wishy-washy sentimentality producers of photoplays are pre-
senting a great many stories purporting to deal seriously with
the problems of married life. Most of them are melodramatic
and Inconsequential, in so far as any true character delinea-
tion is cencerned; but they are popular, and there's the answer.
"The Rack," taken from a play by Thompson Buchanan and
done into a picture by the Brady company, under the expert
direction of Emile Chautard, is an excellent example of the
best in the prevailing style. It is a play of situations, not of
character. The situations are dramatically strong: most of
the people fitted into them are just ordinarily weak, or dis-
satisfied— quite the sort of people that make grist for the
divorce mill. Also they become suitable material for an emo-
tional melodrama, accounted for by the vagaries of sex attrac-
tion.
We meet three young couples, all well-to-do, all for one
reason or another, incapable of effecting the temperamental
adjustments demanded In married life. The most reckless of
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the sextet is a philandering husband, who inveigrles the weak-
est of the wives into a compromising position, causing a scan-
dal that results in her suicide. Presently this same man re-
turns to play the little game all over again with Blanche Gor-
don; but this time he is shot for his pains, and Blanche is
accused of the murder. The picture takes its name from the
ordeal experienced by the woman at the trial, prior to the
confession of the dissipated man, whose wife killed herself.
Suspense is gained through the manner of the story's un-
folding; it is lacking neither in emotion nor human interest,
Scene from "The Rack" (World Film).
and the staging is admirable. Alice Brady, giving a sincere
and unfailingly expressive portrayal of Blanche, justifies her
stellar position in the cast, whereas intelligent support is pro-
vided by Milton Sills, Chester Barnett, June Elvidge and Doris
Kenyon. A scene showing a woman being crucified does not
strengthen the picture and is in very poor taste. It should be
eliminated.
TWO LUBIN FEATURES.
"Saved from the Harem," a Four-Reel Unit Program Release,
and "The Convict King," a Three-Reel Photoplay
by a Nev7 Writer.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
THE United States Navy has been cast for an important
part in the working out of the plot in this four-reel
drama, written by Wilbert Melville and Julian Louis La-
mothe and produced by Mr. Melville. The story is frankly
melodramatic and depends upon the celerity of its action and
the spectacular use of Uncle Sam's battleships and his gal-
lant Jackies for its claim to consideration. The desire of Selim
Bey, the ruler of a mythical kingdom in the East, to add an
American girl to his harem is the mainspring of the plot.
The arrival of Ezra Hickman, an American Ambassador, fur-
nishes the Sultan with the opportunity to gratify his wish.
Scene from "Saved from the Harem" (Lubin).
Hickman has a beautiful young daughter, and an ambitious
wife who is willing to encourage Selim Bey in his attentions
to Miss Amy. This arrangement does not suit the young
lady, however, an officer on one of Uncle Sam's warships being
much more to her taste. When the ruler of Vergania finds
that Amy does not fully appreciate the honor he would confer
upon her, that exalted personage proceeds to make a prisoner
of the young lady, also of the American Ambassador and his
aspiring wife. Matters assume a serious aspect for all three,
but Hanoum, a discarded favorite of the Sultan, swims out to
an American battleship in the harbor and notifies Lieut. Rob-
ert Brice that his sweetheart needs his assistance. Backed up
by an imposing array of officers and sailors and the American
fiag, the lieutenant storms the palace and rescues his com-
patriots In tne nick of time. As an appeal to one's love of
the spectacular and the sight of a body of white-clad Jackies
charging the portals of an insolent foe, "Saved from the
Harem" is an unquestioned success. The story need not be
Questioned too closely; it will entertain a great many worths
people who seek the moving picture theater for relaxation and
amusement that is without offense. The production has been
made in a spirit of intelligent liberality, and the acting of
the cast leaves but little to be desired. Adda Gleason, as
Hanoum, gives the most striking impersonation in the list of
characters, and the names of Melvin Mayo, L. C. Shumway.
George Routh, Jay Morley, Violet MacMillian and Adelaide
Bronti call for honorable mention.
"The Convict King."
Dudley Glass, the author of the three-reel photoplay, "The
Convict King," has written a drama with a purpose.
The theme is out of the beaten track and exposes the
abuses of the convict labor system. Considered merely as
screen drama, the story is interesting. As in all works that
have a didactic object, the fine points of construction are oc-
casionally sacrificed in order to better emphasize the moral
lesson. The scenes in the state capitol, when the legislature
is considering the bill against the convict lease system, could
have been made more impressive by the employment of a
larger body of law-makers. The action of the drama hinges
upon the experience of Jared Austin, an employer of convict
labor, who, through an accident, is forced to serve with a
gang of prisoners, and whose cwn son falls foul of the law
and becomes a member of a convict camp. As soon as the
elder Austin is freed from his unmerited detention, he works
unceasingly and successfully for the defeat of the lease sys-
Scene from "The Convict King" (Lubin).
tem. Edward Slomen has given the picture an adequate pro-
duction, and was aided in his task by the finished acting of
Melvin Mayo, Jay Morley, George Routh, L. C. Shumway and
Adda Gleason.
"THE DEVIL'S PRAYER BOOK."
Drama for Kleine-Edison Feature Service Contains an Inter-
esting Plot and Quick Action.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
ESSENTIALLY a picture of rapid action and odd personal
relationships. Max Marcin's "The Devil's Prayer Book,"
produced in five parts by George. Kleine, is likely to find
favor. The plot opens the "way for melodramatic happenings:
tliere are easily appreciated ironies — a girl robbing her own
father, neither being aware of the other's identity, for in-
stance— and an audience may well wonder how it is all going
to end. For the omission of superfluous scenes the producer of
this picture is to be commended, but once in a wliile he goes
to the other extreme by ignoring the value of plausible mo-
tivation.
Try as we may, we can't always credit the testimony of our
own eyes. For a while the plot, so conveniently constructed,
lacks the uncertainty that gives life much of its zest and lends
romance to the careers of a clioice band of crooks, such as we
find here. The idea of a shoplifter borrowing a neighbor's baby
to carry into court that the hearts of a jury may be softened
Into finding her husband "not guilty" seems a bit fantastic
for practical criminals. That the trick works may, or may
not, be taken as a reflection on the intelligence of American
juries.
Then comes the death of the infant's mother, necessitating
the adoption of the little girl by the two crooks. She fol-
lows In their footsteps, until, as a young woman, she ia an
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equally expert thief. Meanwhile, her father, the most con-
temptible scamp of them all when the story opened, has mar-
ried again and is a respected business man. Nell is set the
task of stealing the family Jewels, but she falls In love with
her half-brother and confesses, thereby lighting a fuse to
an explosive situation.
Deftly handled to make the most of all the essential de-
tails, there is no questioning the excitement created in the
long campaign for possession of the jewels, and the climatic
fight In which Nell's half-brother is killed. His removal, by
Scene from "The Devil's Prayer Book" (Kleine).
one means or another was, of course, necessary, as was the
girl's reconciliation with her reformed father. Alma Hanlon,
in the dual role of Sijrague's wife and daughter, is easily the
most impressive member of the cast. Arthur Hoops inclines
toward over-emphasis in his playing of the husband, a defect
shared by several other members of the company. The pic-
ture was adequately staged.
Two Strong Famous Players Subjects
"The Old Homestead" at the Broadway and "Lydia Gilmore"
at the Strand Make an Unusual Pair of Releases.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
"The Old Homestead."
THE Famous Players Company has given us a great photo-
drama in "The Old Homestead," its flve-part adaptation
of the play in the chief characters of which Denman
Thompson for so many years held so tight a grip on the af-
fections of the American theatergoing public. The screened
version is a worthy sucessor to its staged original. If. owing
to the absence of dialogue, some of the humor of the lines may
be missing there can be no question that the pathos has been
section will he be more favorably regarded than In Northern
New England. He has hewed to the line of life. He por-
trays the prosperous rural New Englander as he Is — with
sympathy, with tenderness and with naturalness.
Mr. Losee is surrounded by a cast, many members of "which
distinctly stand out: Creighton Hall is Reuben Whitcomb, the
son of Josh, who is falsely accused of stealing money from the
bank, is jailed and escapes; Denman Meloy is Happy Jack
Hazzard, the "wandering boy" who is sent on his way to his
mother by Josh's five-dollar bill and later is the means of
restoring Reuben to his father and sweetheart and to society;
Louise Huff is Ruth, sweetheart of Reuben — and for several
minutes near the close the picture was all hers; and then
there was Aunt Tildy, naturally played by Mrs. Corbett. The
portrayal of Henry Hopkins, the wealthy New York friend of
Josh, was finely done. The rural types were carefully selected,
especially so in the instances of Cy Prime and the sheriff,
played respectively by Horace Newman and Russel Simpson.
Thomas Wood's malteup as Seth was not wholly convincing.
There are many big moments in the course of the story.
There are the dialogue between Josh and the tramp, the
while Ruth on the old-fashioned instrument plays "Where Is
My Wandering Boy Tonight?" — and one of the famous incidents
of the stage play; the arrest of Reuben and his later misad-
ventures in the city; the meeting of father and son in the city,
and the carefully staged homecoming, perhaps the best and
strongest of all. There are lighter moments, too, as when
Josh, aroused by a song about a fire, rushes in his nightshirt
through the fashionable gathering at the Hopkinses; or the
dancing of the Virginia reel on the big homespun carpet in
Josh's home.
Jim Kirkwood has most ably directed a corking picture,
one of the few "great American" photoplays, and one that will
live.
"Lydia Gilmore."
It is doubtful if Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford have col-
laborated to better all-around advantage than they did in
the production of the photoplay that marked the ending of their
Scene from "The Old Homestead" (Famous Players).
retained. The atmosphere is notable. No expatriated New
Englander will look unmoved on the opening scene of a typical
Yankee homestead, with the cows leisurely swinging through
the lane, the farm-dog frollicking In the foreground. It is
an auspicious beginning.
Frank Losee has the role of Josh Whitcomb. the every-
day New Hampshire farmer. Mr. Losee through his interpreta-
tion of this most lovable character is bound to be one of the
best-known photoplayers in the next few months — and in no
Scene from "Lydia Gilmore" (Famous Players).
associations as joint producers. "Lydia Gilmore," the Famous
Players' adaptation of Henry Arthur Jones' drama of English
society, is a splendid type of finished photoplay. The steady
interest of the story itself is enhanced by the work of the
cast as well as of the directors.
At the head of the players is Pauline Frederick. There was
to be found in the throng that patiently awaited admittance
to the Strand at 4 o'cloclt on Monday afternoon a striking il-
lustration of the increasing regard in which Miss Frederick
is held by photoplay followers. It may have been a tribute to
the house as well as to the player, but it was out of the
ordinary. Miss Frederick has the name role. In the por-
trayal of Lydia, the young woman who. out of gratitude to
her aunt, and against lier strongly-defined inclination, accepted
the hand of a man she did not love, she brings to bear all
her talent for emotional interpretation. As the carefree girl
she fascinates by her charm and vivacity. As the older woman
unhappily married, to whose tragedy of soul there is added
the tragedy of blood, she is compelling in her strength.
"Lydia Gilmore," barring the opening scenes, is stern drama.
One of its basic elements is renunciation, the elimination of
self. This is exemplified in the setting aside by Lydia of her
affection for Benham. the lawyer without a brief. It crops
out again in the trial for murder of Gilmore, the husband of
Lydia, whom Benham, now prosecuting attorney, tries to save
from execution in spite of the fact the prosecutor knows
Lydia still loves him. It would be difficult to construct a
situation where normally a representative of the law could
with great zest enter into the prosecution of a murderer.
Lydia has pleaded not for Gilmore — she despises him; not for
herself, but for her son. Yet at the crucial moment of the
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trial It Is Lydia herself, when she sees the little fellow about
to follow her instructions and with reluctance testify as to
what is not the truth, who sweeps aside the false fabric and
denounces her husband. It is a thrilling denouement.
The cast Is a short one and a strong one. Vincent Serrano
is the husband, Thomas Holding the lawyer, and Jack Curtis
the little son. Helen Luttrell is Mrs. Stracey, the charmer of
Gilmore; Robert Cain is Stracey, killed in his own home by
Gilmore, and Michael Rale is a most convincing detective.
"Lydia Gilmore" is lavishly staged and the story Is closely
knit.
steel kings. It Is a woman's drama In Its story of young
romance, marriage, divorce, the passions of maturity and the
triumph of love. It Is life as we know It. handled in a large
way, treated in a notable example. And It Is led to a big
conclusion when the big man emerges into the glory of Vision.
Governor Boosts War Pictures
Kansas Executive Says Nice Things About Thompson's
Scenes of Fighting in France.
GOVERNOR ARTHUR CAPPER of Kansas has proved him-
self a warm friend of the motion picture. His daily news-
paper. The Topeka Capital, which has tremendous influ-
ence all over the Sunflower State, has taken up the engage-
ment at the Grand Opera House there of Donald C. Thompson,
the returned war photographer, and is heralding him as "The
Topeka War Hero." Governor Capper opened the campaign In
the Issue of Sunday, Dec. 19, from which the following ex-
cerpts are taken:
Donald Thompson, Topekan, globe trotter and daredevil war
photographer, who has snapped his camera on the battleflelds
of Europe along every front and photographed some of the
most stirring scenes of the great conflict, will be in Topeka
the week of Dec. 27 to vividly explain the pictures he has
taken.
The Topeko war hero, the story of whose adventures In
the battle-scarred countries reads like a romance, will describe
the pictures just as he took them.
By his utter fearlessness, his disregard for personal danger,
his willingness to take a chance by prying In where he was
not supposed to go, in the interests of his papers and in order
to secure unusual photographs, Thompson, early in the war,
became known, by name at least, to generals and oflficers of
every country engaged in the conflict. And those qualities
which gave him his Initial success made It possible for him
to secure better pictures than any man working among the
armies. He was given permission to make views that no other
photographer could secure. And the result Is that the films
he will exhibit are unquestionably authentic and portray un-
usual scenes taken under the greatest difficulty and at the
repeated risk of his life.
Mr. Thompson left New York Thursday, Dec. 23, on the
Twentieth Century to spend Christmas among the old home
folks and fulfill his flve-day engagement in Topeka begin-
ning Monday, Dec. 27, and closing Friday, Dec. 31. It Is ex-
pected that a number of other dates will be filled by him
personally in the middle west before returning to New York
in January to sail again for the battle front.
Arthur S. Kane, who Is distributing Thompson's five reels
of fighting on the French front called "Somewhere In France,"
as announced in last week's Moving Picture World, says In-
quiries for territory are keeping him busy.
New Million-Dollar Company.
The Equity Motion Picture Co., Inc. of New York, that has
been filming comedies featuring Billy B. Van, the comedian,
and the Public Service Film Co., of New York, that has been
handling and exhibiting moving pictures have combined forces
with a capitalization of one million dollars, with Billy B. Van
as president, Joseph Leblang, vice president, Alexander L. Jones,
treasurer, and Morris Cohen, secretary and counsel. The ad-
ministrative offices of the company are located In the Strand
theater building. Billy B. Van Is well known as an eccen-
tric comic of the spoken drama and It is proposed he will
be as equally well known In the silent drama. Mr. Van owns
several thousand acres in and about the hills and mountains
In the vicinity of Lake Sunapee and also a large indoor studio,
where he has turned out a number of comedy pictures during
the past summer. The new Equity Motion Picture Co. have
built a studio at Rldgefield Park, N. J., where they will com-
mence picture making on or about the first of the year and
will continue featuring Billy B. Van, the Beaumont Sisters
and are also negotiating with other well known stars of the
stage, whose comedy work will soon be seen under the brand
of the Equity Motion Picture Company.
"The Quest Eternal," Latest World Feature.
Oscar Eagle, World Film corporation director, who returned
this week from Savannah, Ga., and Pittsburgh, Pa., with a com-
pany of twenty-five people, headed by Robert Warwick and
Madeline Traverse, has about compelled the photo-drama made
from the novel of Henry Russell Miller's "The Ambition of
Mark Truitt," which will be called "The Quest Eternal." Scenes
In the steel mills, a realistic character study of Andrew Car-
negie In the role of a steel king, big scenes on the Stock Ex-
change, mighty battles of men of millions, and tender love
Interest make "The Quest Eternal" an absorbing and unusu-
ally powerful picture drama of Incident and excitement.
Tbls !• a roan's 4r»ma In Its account Qt 4 battle royal o(
De Wolf Hopper's "Don Quixote"
His Notable Triangle Seven-Reeler Will Be Followed by
"Sunshine Dad."
ti'T^ON QUIXOTE." in which De Wolf Hopper Is presented
l_/ for the first time as a screen star. Is believed by the
Triangle Film corporation to set a new standard In the
film adaptation of classics. The work took on great propor-
tions when being screend at Los Angeles. The wealth of
material was such that the play was necessarily lengthened
to seven reels. Edward Dillon has charge of it and his success
in giving a film version of the classic Is said to be most gratify-
ing. Other great personal suceesses are those of Fay Tlncher
and Rhea Mitchell In the leading parts. Unusual care was
exercised on the locations, costumes and furnishings, the direc-
tor being guided by a Spanish-American clergyman who had
lived In La Mancha. The stills show that the plan has kept In
the golden mean between formalism and conventionality on the
one side and buffoonerj- on the other.
Following the completion of "Don Quixote." De Waif Hop-
per has not been idle, but has gone Immediately into the mak-
ing of a modern farce, In which he plays the role of Adonis
Evergreen, an elderly papa of chorus ladles. The title of
this new play was originally given as "A Knight of the Gar-
ter." but it has since been changed to the merrier one of
"Sunshine Dad." The story deals with the theft of a mystic
diamond band from the God Siva In India. It finds its way to
America and serves as a garter around the shapely right limb
of Widow Wedagan, played by Fay Tlncher. She loses It, of
course, and there are Innumerable comic mishaps as the dia-
monds fall Into successive ownerships. Among those associ-
ated with Mr. Hopper and Miss Tlncher In the cast are Chester
Wlthey, Max Davidson, Eugene Pallette, Raymond Wells and
Jewel Carmen.
Farnham and Famham Have "Race Sioicide."
"Race Suicide," the six part feature dealing with the sub-
ject of the depopulation of the earth which Joe Farnham,
with his father G. Fred Farnham in charge of the office, Is
marketing upon the state rights basis, has met with a great
amount of enthusiasm.
Mr. Farnham. senior, when speaking of the picture said:
"While this marketing of motion picture films Is perhaps a
trifle new to me. still I am favorably impressed iivlth the re-
ception which has been so generously accorded this picture
by those buyers of the better grade of motion pictures, who
have come to this ofllce In response to the announcement that
"Race Sucide" was ready for the market."
Up to the first week after the opening of his ofllce, Joe
Farnham, explains that already he has received bids from
more than thirty state rights buyers, who have eagerly grasped
this picture because of the box-office value of the title and
the names of the all star motion picture players cast.
The trade showing of the picture is to be scheduled for
one day during the coming week, when announcement will be
made to exhibitors of the names of the buyers who have al-
ready closed their contracts for territory.
Ivan Players at Atlantic City.
A good many of the scenes In "A Fool's Paradise" being
located in Atlantic City, Ivan Film Productions, Inc., sent
forth its company of forty players to spend two weeks on
the beach. "A Fool's Paradise," which stars Chrystine Mayo,
will bring forth Ivan Abramson's genius in a new light. It
Is said that prior to the departure for Atlantic Oity elaborate
sets were erected In addition to those already erected, which
have been put at the disposal of Mr. Abramson.
Picture Shows on Steamers.
Lewis J. Selznlck, vice-president and general manager of the
World Film Corporation, announces another forward move In
the motion picture business.
Prior to the outbreak of the war, Mr. Selznlck had a tenta-
tive agreement with the German trans-atlantic lines to In-
stall World features on the boats as part of a regular amuse-
ment bill. The conflict having knocked everything galley-
west, however. Mr. Selznlck is still equal to the occasion. It
is announced that when the Fall River liners and the Hud-
son River boats start their regular seasons motion pictures
from the World studios will be shown on board. An Ingeni-
ous device has been invented by which a sloping floor — in
sections with seats attached — can be "rolled" into place when
it comes time for the entertainment, thus giving a "regular"
theater floor capable of seating two hundred people. One dol-
lar seats and fifty cent seats will be the tariff as at present
planned. It Is quite likely that the Idea may be extended by
Mr. Selznlck to the West Indian tPwrUt steamers and the
Panama llacra.
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General Film Company
THE FAILURE (BiograPh), Dec. 20. — The lesson taught by this D.
W. Griffith one-reel reissue cannot be too often repeated ; no man need
remain a failure. The photoplay sets this fact forth In a cogent object
lesson, and utilizes the services of Wilfred Lucas, Donald Crisp, Edwin
August, Lily Cahill and Dorothy Bernard.
OTTO'S CABARET (Lubin), Dec. 20. — A comic satire on the cabaret
craze, written by George Spink, and Edwin McKim has produced the
reel with excellent results. It is easily one of the best pictures in
which D. L. Don has the star part and argues well for the success of
the Unit Program, to which it belongs. Freddie Douglas, James Cas-
sady and John Delson are valuable members of the cast.
HARTNEY MERWIN'S ADVENTURE (Selig), Dec. 20.— The spirit
of fun that runs through this one-reel comedy, by C. Doty Hobart, Is
accentuated by the vigorous manner In which the resourceful victim
turns the laugh upon a number of would-be practical Jokers, and wins a
wife for himself. A bright and lively comedy. It receives the proper
treatment at the hands of Wm. Stowell, Edwin Wallock and Marlon
Warner.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 101, 1915 (Selig), Dec. 20.
— San Diago, Glenn Martin's new seaplane : Australian Boy Scouts,
New York ; winter cultivation of berries, Escondido, Gal. ; arrival of
Mme. Valkyrien from Denmark at New York ; municipal Santa Claus.
Lynn, Mass. ; Tibitan blue bear at Philadelphia Zoo ; electriflcation of
C. M. & St. P. R. R. ; Baby Show, Oakland, Cal. ; the fire that de-
stroyed Hopewell, Va,
LEVY'S SEVEN DAUGHTERS (Vitagraph), Dec. 20.— As Levy's best
friend is the father of seven sons, it Is easy to foresee that the comedy
complications In this one-reel photoplay are as seven times seven.
The picture was made for laughing purposes only and fulfils its mis-
sion. Edward Elkas, Nathaniel Gross, Eulalie Jensen and Anna Brody
comprise the two sets of parents, and the entire cast has been chosen
Judiciously.
THE PATENT FOOD CONVEYOR (Vitagraph), Dee. 20.— On the
Personally Picked Program, this one-reel comedy Is something new In
the way of a plot and Is generously supplied with amusing incidents.
C. Graham Baker is the author of the scenario, and Kate Price, Charles
Eldridge, Harry Fisher. Wm. Sellery, Charles Edwards, Jas. Moran
and Daniel Leighton are responsible for the lively acting bestowed
upon the picture.
THE BANDITS OP MACARONI MOUNTAINS (Kalem), Dec. 21.—
There is a thread of grim humor running through this burlesque
comedy that is entirely Independent of the comic antics and Incidents
that comprise the greater part of the reel. A bandit's lair has no
terrors for a thoroughly domestic woman and. like Eve in the Garden
of Eden, she at once proceeds to rule the roost. Bud Duncan, Ethel
Teare. Jack McDermott and Myrta Sterling breeze through the reel
in jolly style.
CANTMATED NOOZ PICTORIAL NO. 3 (Essanay), Dec. 22.— Wallace
A. Carlson's cartoons on up-to-the-minute events are as cleverly drawn
as the best of this talented artist's work. The reel also contains a
"Dreamy Dud" Christmas cartoon and travel scenes In New Mexico.
THE LITTLE PURITAN (MinA), Dec. 2S.— Constance Talmadge and
Ben Parsons have the leading roles In this one-reel comedy which has
a novel plot involving a stage celebrity and two rival theatrical man-
agers. The fun i;:; not of the slapstick order, but depends upon the
humor of the situations. An entertaining reel.
THE ORIENTAL'S PLOT (No. 9 of the "Ventures of Marguerite"
Series) (Kalem), Dec. 24. — The plot of this one-reel drama deals
with the kidnapping of Marguerite, when she attempts to rescue an-
other young woman from the same predicament. The situations are
frequently ingenious, and the reel compares favorably with the pre-
ceding numbers of the series. As usual, Miss Courtot's costumes are
very attractive.
MIXED AND FIXED (Vim), Dec. 24.— A masked ball at which none
of the characters in this one-reel farce arrive, although they make
great preparations to that end. Is the "cause of the trouble" in this
knockabout comic. Messrs. Pokes and Jabs and the rest of the cast,
see to it that the photoplay does not belie its title or the name of the
brand.
IS CTHRISTMAS A BORE? (Vitagraph), Dec. 24— Quite in the
Dickins spirit is this one-reel Christmas comedy by James Mont-
gomery Flagg. The story is an effective little sermon on the joy of
giving, and in the able hands of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew and Mary
Maurice loses nothing in the telling.
NO SMOKING (Lubln). Dec. 25. — Mark Swam has again supplied an
amusing one-reel scenario for the purpose of permitting Billle Reeves
to do a straight comedy role. The comedian takes advantage of every
opportunity afforded him. and is well supported by Ar|.hur MftttljeTVS,
Carrie Reynolds, Jessie 'Terry and Charles GrlfflthB.
THE SACRED TIffER OF AGRA (Selig), Dec. 25.— This one-reel
photoplay is a characteristic Selig Jungle Zoo drama. The atmosphere
of the Far East is again reproduced with commendable verisimilitude
and the plot has a firm hold on the attention. Vivian Reed, Edward J.
Piel and C. C. Holland form a satisfactory cast.
General Film Company Specials,
HEARTACHES (Lubin), Dec. 20. — Daniel Carson Goodman Is the
author of this four-reel drama on the Lubin Unit Program. The
theme is modern and touches the different grades of society from the
shop girl to the young lady of fashion. A review of the picture was
printed In the Issue of Dec. 25, page 2385.
PERKIN'S PEP PRODUCER (Chronicles of "Bloom Center" No. 6)
(Selig). Dec. 20.— Not only does the Perkin's compound have great
stimulating qualities when taken internally, but it puts plenty of "pep"
into this instalment of the Maibelle Helkes Justice serial. The medi-
cine faker Is a familiar figure In the life of a small town, and his
visit to Bloom Center furnishes unwonted excitement for every one In
the place. The cast, as uusal, are very amusing In their portrayal of
country types. The picture is In two reels.
ON HER WEDDING NIGHT (Vitagraph Personally Picked Program).
Dec. 20. — Reviewed by Lynde Denlg on page 83 issue of July 31.
THE DANGER OP BEING LONESOME (Essanay), Dec. 21. — The
plot of this two-reel drama does not always square with probability,
but there Is no denying the force with which it drives home its warn-
ing and the interest aroused by its theme. The production is almost
without a flaw, the sending of the little violinist out into the snow-
covered street without a wrap of some sort over her thin frock being
the one false note. Bryant Washburn and Nell Craig are the same
dependable artists in the leading roles.
A BUSH RANGER AT BAY (Kalem). Dec. 22.— Two reels, making
the fifth Installment of the "Stlngaree" Serial picture. It is a picture
with much delightful character drawing. Thomas Lingham (we men-
tion him before True Boardman. the leader in this case, for here he
is the most interesting character In the action) plays an Englishman,
Guy. who In the "Voice in the Wilderness." the second episode, was
the husband of the singing woman, who thoueht she had a voice.
Here he goes up to the hills and persuades Stlngaree to give bim the
sack of mail just "lifted" by the bandit. It is certainly worth seeing
and makes an excellent offering of entertainment.
BEYOND ALL IS LOVE (Lubln). Dec. 23.— A three-reel drama,
written by Daniel Carson Goodman, containing an interesting study of
the drug habit and the laws of heredity. The story opens with a pro-
logue and moves rapidly and convincingly to the final scenes. A re-
view of this picture was printed in the issue of Dec. 25, page 2383.
BLADE O' (TRASS (Edison), Dec. 24.— Lennle Flugrath and Pat
O'Malley are the leading actors in this three-reel drama, the scenes of
which are laid In the woods of Maine and in New York City. The
story has many pleasing qualities and is excellently acted and pro-
duced. A review of this picture appeared in the Issue of Dec. 25.
page 2387.
THE THIRTEENTH GIRL (Vitagraph Broadway Star Feature), Dec.
2.^- — This three-part subject is taken from a magazine story, "Where
Did Lottie Go?" It Is well produced by Theodore Marston. Arline
Pretty has the role of the Thirteenth Girl, the signiflcance of which is
her selection as the last of a group of models for a fashion show.
Much is made of this show, by the way, and undoubtedly the picture
from its sartorial side will have much interest for the feminine picture-
goers entirely apart from its dramatic aspect. Miss Pretty does good
work as the poor girl who Is misled by her employer. Others who
prominently figure in a good cast are Julia Swayne Gordon, Robert
Whitworth, Lillian Burns, Arthur Cozlne and Frank Currier.
WHAT HAPPENED TO FATHER (Vitagraph), Dec. 27.— A five-reel
farce with Prank Daniels in the leading role. It is a picture that
keeps getting better till it gets good. There are plenty of good hearty
laughs In it and, especially in the first two reels, a few dry places.
As a whole it goes well and makes an excellent light offering and
mirth provoker.
THE MAKING OVER OP GEOFFREY MANNING (Vitagra-ph Broad-
way Star Feature), Dec. 27. — This Is a splendid four-part subject.
The theme Is the transformation of a well-to-do young man from a
drone to a worker. He goes Into the world with little or no mon^y to
make his way. The leading character is strongly portrayed by Harry
Morey. supported by L. Rogers Lytton, Belle Bruce and an excellent
cast. The picture was reviewed at length in the issue of December IS.
Fox Film Corporation.
A SOLDIER'S OATH (Dec. 19).— A very well handled human interest
drama with war for a background. Oscar C. Apfel supplied a most
artistic production and William Famum Is Impressive as the soldier
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whose wife is killed when he goes to war. Fine photography Is a
notable feature of the picture.
not Impress one as having been carefully done. There are moments
in the picture, however, that have real merit, and it is a pity that
the summing up does not stamp it a perfect one.
Mutual Film Corporation.
THE NECKLACE OP PE.'^RLS (Thanhouser), Dec. 19.— An interest-
ing one-reel number, first showing a jewel theft on board a passenger
boat. The thief's woman accomplice puts the necklace around the neck
of her cat. covering it with ribbon. Later the facts come out at a
Cat Show. This is novel and entertaining.
HUNTING (Casino), Dec. 26. — "Bud Ross" is supported in this
comedy offering by Edward Boulden, Phin Nares and Jenny Nelson.
This is an unusually entertaining farce comedy, in which a fascinating
young woman invites two guests of the Hotel De Gink to lunch with
her at a fashionable restaurant. The plume on the lady's hat takes fire
from the cigarette of one of the men. and they go a-hunting to get
her another from a golden pheasant. They return to find her with a
millionaire and disinclined to even look at them.
SEE AMERICA FIRST, NO. 16, CHICAGO, ILL. (Gaumont), Dec.
2S. — In this the Mutual Traveler visits Chicago. Excellent views are
shown of that city's public buildings, streets, lake front, zoo and other
features.
KEEPING UP -WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont). Dec. 28.— On same
reel with above. Pa has a dream in which he visits the trenches and
puts an end to the war. Quite amusing.
THE MENDER (American). Dec. 31,— The story of this film is rather
crude in its presentation, and the beautiful character of the old
mender is made to cover a multitude of sins. The story centers about
the accomplishments of the old member in patching up broken friend-
ships, etc. One of the principal repair jobs tendered him is a domestic
tragedy, in which a man and his wife are about to be divorced.
JERRY'S REVENGE (Cub). Dec. 31.— After suffering various vicis-
situdes in the opening scenes, Jerry becomes possessed of' a magic ring
which forces all to obey his will. This is slightly vulgar in one or two
scenes, but the excellent humor atones tor the lapses. Very funny
knockabout comedy.
SETTLED OUT OF COURT (Beauty), Jan. 1.— TTiis is an excellent
comedy-drama in which an old couple after forty years of married life
discover that they "jest can't hitch." Before the final arrangements
for a divorce have been completed a long lost son returns and cements
the tattered affections of the old people.
HILDA'S HUSKY HELPER (Falstaff), Jan. 6.— Built on a slight
foundation this film pleases. It is a farce comedy offering, and shows
the lovesick clerk getting in trouble all around, and eventually winning
out over the heads of all through joining forces with a traveling
feminine athlete.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
THE DECOY (Reliance), Dec. 26. — A two-reel number, featuring
Jack Brammall, Bessie Buskirk, Alfred Paget and Irene Hunt. It pic-
tures cleverly the way in which a bank clerk is caught after he com-
mits a theft. The settings are ordinary, but the construction is good
and the story follows through nicely. It keeps close enough to real
life to hold the interest closely.
THE TRAGIC CIRCLE (American), Dec. 27. — Harold Lockwood is
featured in this two-part production, which is only moderately inter-
esting. A young man about to commit suicide because he has been re-
fused by the girl he loves is taken in hand by the hero of the story,
who explains to him love's tragic circle in which the lovers follow in
a circle always reaching out for that which is just beyond them. An
excellent moral is contained in the closing scenes of the story where
the despondent lover is told that only in work can he find true hap-
piness.
THE TERROR OF THE FOLD (Centaur). Dec. 30.— A two-part pro-
duction that is above the average. The ultimate working out of the
plot brings rivalry between two young men tor the hand of a young
mountain girl. The villain of the play meets his death partly through
a shot from the gun of his rival, after he himself has fired the first
shot, and partly through a wild animal trap which he has set for the
other man in the shape of a couple of mountain lion cubs, which the
fierce mother comes in search of.
THE CACTUS BLOSSOM (Mustang), Dec. 31.— Anna Little is very
(■harming in this picture in which Frank Borzage plays opposite her.
The production contains plenty of western realism, and is much above
the average picture in every way. An attack by a gang of cowboys
on the cabin of the Cactus Blossom and her father m order to steal
both girl and gold makes an interesting spectacle.
THE -WRAITH OP HADDON TOWERS (Clipper Star Feature), Jan.
1. — An unusually attractive three-part production which features Con-
stance Crawley and Arthur Maude. It is adapted from an old English
story. Some very fine double exposure work characterizes the picture,
as well as excellent dramatic action, and much beauty of exterior
location. A full review of the picture will be found on another page
of the magazine.
THE BUBBLES IN THE GLASS (Thanhouser), Jan. 4.— Tills three-
part production contains an excellent temperance lesson. The story for
the play was written by Lloyd Lonergan. The film is intended to teach
the lesson of total abstinence, and shows many of the disadvantages
which arise from addiction to alcohol. This picture will be welcomed
by temperance workers.
THE OTHER SIDE OP THE DOOR (Mutual Masterpicture) , Jan. 5.—
Harold Lockwood, May .Allison and Josephine Humphreys are promi-
nent members of the cast of this five-part picture. The production is
not always quite consistent in its development, and the cutting does
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
MR. GREX OF MONTE CARLO (Lasky), Dec. 2.— Theodore Roberta
is featured in this subject. His acting is par excellence. A timely
plot involving the adventures of secret agent of all the great nations
of Europe makes the story doubly interesting at this time. A good
cast supports the star and the settings and photography are like the
former Lasky subjects — faultless.
THE UNKNO^WN (Lasky), Dec. 9. — The story is rather thin but
the wonderful atmosphere helps towards redeeming it. Spectacular are
the wild-mfSn hunts by the Foreign Legion and marauding Bedouins.
Lou Tellegen is the star, and is well supported. Photography and set-
tings are up to the Lasky standard.
THE CHEAT (Lasky), Dec. 13. — A film drama of- unusual power is
"The Cheat." Fannie Ward has the part of the wife who in her pas-
sion for clothes is tempted to play with fire. She is ably supported by
a well-chosen cast. The lighting effects are original as well as
artistic. One of the best pictures of the season.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS NO. 101, 1915 (Pathe), Dec. 18. — Some interesting
items of this issue are scenes of fancy skating on the roof of a New
York hotel, branding horses to be used by the warring forces of
Europe, and the removal of celebrities in wax from the Eden Musee,
New York.
PECULIAR PATIENTS' PRANKS (Phunphilms) , Dec. 22.— This is
one of the best of the "Lonesome Luke" comedies, and shows Luke
getting himself into a hospital for the purpose of meeting a girl whom
he admires. He makes things rather more lively than usual about the
hospital, and uses chloroform to stupify doctors, nurses, etc., when
he attempts to kidnap the girl. A good farce number.
ANIMAL MOVEMENTS ANALYZED (Photocolor) . Dec. 22.— A simi-
lar film to "Human Movements Analyzed." There are shown various
kinds of animals, including the horse, the dog, the kangaroo, etc.
These animals have been photographed running, jumping, etc., first by
the ordinary, and then with a rapid camera.
A TEA PLANTATION. JAVA (Globe), Dec. 22.— This Is an unusually
interesting industrial picture, showing the various stages of the
preparation of the tea leaf before it is placed on the market.
PATHE NEWS NO. 100, 1915 (Pathe), Dec. 15.— Scenes of special
interest in this issue are fancy skating at Tuxedo Park, a congre-
gation of U. S. submarines, celebrations in Japan for the coronation of
the Emperor, and primitive methods of cutting, grinding and extract-
ing the sugar from the sugar cane, whch are still extant in parts of
Georgia.
BOARD BILL DODGERS (Starlight), Dec. 25. — A very amusing com-
edy which shows Heinle and Louie in some thrilling situations from
which they make desperate and sometimes successful efforts to extricate
themselves. A common-sized trunk with an enormous capacity for
swallowing any kind of an article offered to it is an amusing item of
the comedy.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
THE WAR GOD'S DECREE (Victory), Dec. 23. — An interesting three-
part production dealing with conditions as they are in the war-stricken
districts of Europe at the present time. The picture is well produced
in every respect and has a love story of rather a tragic sort running
through it. A full review of the picture will be found in another issue
of the magazine.
THE RED CIRCLE, No. 3. "T'wenty Y'ears Ago" (Balboa), Jan. 1. —
Another of the interesting two-part episodes which the serial presents,
and entitled "Twenty Years Ago." This number tells the story of the
origin of June. This is told to her by her nurse, who was with her
mother when she was born, and who had cared for her since a child. In
this episode also the nurse tries to put the detective who is watching
June off the track by wearing the black cloak and veil used by this
young lady when she robbed the loan shark's safe. We do not yet know
with what success she met in the attempted impersonation.
Triangle Film Corporation.
THE HUNT (Keystone), Dec. 26. — Ford Sterling in a new role, that
of a colored man. mistaken for the fox in a hunt because a rival secretes
a mackeral in Sterling's ragged shoe.
DIZZY HEIGHTS AND DARING HEARTS (Keystone), Jan. 2.— A
story of thrilling aeroplane flights and daring rescues, quite as excit-
ing as it is amusing.
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
ANIMATED WEEKLY. NO. 198 (Universal). Dec. 22. — A number
containing numerous American scenes and some close views of English.
French, German and Russian soldiers in action, closes with Hy Mayer
drawings.
P.\NTS AND PETTICOATS (L-KO.), Jan. 2. — A comedy number of
the farcical type, featuring Fatty Voss, Gertrude Selby and Reggie Mor-
ris. The latter attires himself as a girl and breaks up his rival's love
affair. The situations are amusing and the general tone of the produc-
tion better than the average.
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JED'S TRIP TO THE FAIR (Nestor), Jan. 3.^This number, by A.
E. Christie, follows a plot that was used once before. Eddie and Betty,
two young country people, visit the San Francisco fair. They fall in
with some confidence workers and have numerous adventures. The
comedy is average, but the views of the exposition at night make a very
pretty feature.
SHATTERED NERVES (Rex), Jan. 4. — Ben Wilson and Dorothy
Phillips appear in this comedy number. The young man of sporting pro-
clivities has a bad attack of nerves and also a bad dream. The country
hotel scenes are amusing. An entertaining light subject.
THE UNDERWORLD (Laemmle), Jan. 5. — A comedy-drama by Ru-
pert Julian, in which a party of slum visitors are made the victims of a
hoax by some actors out of work. The comedy ending is unexpected
and the offering altogether is clever and unusual.
BUILDING UP THE HEALTH OF A NATION (Powers), Jan. 6.— An
interesting half reel, featuring Benarr Mac Fadden of physical culture
fame. He demonstrates his splendid physical condition in a series of
health lessons.
CARL EMMY AND HIS DOGS (Powers), Jan. 6.— A vaudeville act,
picturing some well-trained canines in various stunts. On same reel
with above.
FLIVVER'S ART OF MYSTERY (Nestor), Jan. 7.— A very funny
eccentric comedy, in which an English comedian, known as Flivver,
tries to imitate the feats of a great magician. The result is extremely
laughable. One of the best numbers of the kind recently shown.
THOSE FEMALE HATERS (Joker), Jan. 8.— A low comedy by Allen
Curtis, featuring Gale. Henry, Wm. Franey, Milburne Moranti and Lillian
Peacock. The plot is not particularly novel, but some amusing inci-
dents occur.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK, "ARE WE PREPARED?" (Powers), Jan.
7. — No. 3 of this instructive series. TTiis takes the observer into the
naval department, on board battleships, etc. The photography is not
up to standard in this number, though the closing scenes, when guns
are fired after sunset, are very striking.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE (Universal Special), Jan. 3.— No. 4
of the "Graft" series. In this two-reel instalment Bruce resigns as dis-
trict attorney, but still keeps up his fight on the grain trust. The sub-
stitution of Harry D. Carey for Hobart Henley is cleverly manipulated
in this number. The latter met with an unfortunate accident and Carey,
playing his brother Tom, will continue the graft investigations. This
number is entertaining throughout. The scene where Dodson is hounded
to his office and forced to appear before the people is very .dramatic.
THE GRAY SISTERHOOD (Gold Seal), Jan. 4.— No. 2 of "The
Journals of Lord John" series. This number, adapted to the screen by
Harvey Gates, is much clearer than the first one. The cast is proficent
and the plot interesting, though it requires pretty close watching, owing
to the great number of characters. In this Lord John rescues Maida
from the convent, where she has been lured by the Egyptian hypnotist
and his sister. There is a good atmosphere of mysticism over certain
scenes. The further adventures should prove interesting.
THE HEART OF A MERMAID (Victor), Jan. 5.— A three-reel spe-
cial, by Elaine Stearne, featuring Mary Fuller, Glen White, Paul Panzer
and others." This is the comedy of a mermaid who comes to life, in the
hero's dream. He takes her aboard his yacht, at first violently in love
with her, but soon tires of her unconventional conduct and lets her re-
turn to her ocean home. The comedy is laughable and novel throughout.
Mary Fuller is pleasing in this, though her costumes in numerous
scenes are decidedly breezy and unconventional. The situations, while
broad in treatment, are very amusing.
MISSY' (Laemmle), Jan. 6. — In this two-reel number, by Lynn Rey-
nolds, Myrtle Gonzalez infuses fresh interest into tne part of a mountain
girl. The story is interesting and many of the scenes are particularly
attractive. Missy goes to her mother in the city, but is appalled by the
social life and flees back to the country. The bachelors' dinner was a
good dramatic touch. The close is strong. Alfred Allen, Val Paul and
Frank Newburg are in the east. A good offering.
THE LAW OF LIFE (Imp), Jan. 7. — A three-reel number, featuring
King Baggot, Edna Hunter, Elsie MacLeod, Ned Reardon and Clara
Beyers. The story is interesting but not very strong and none too con-
vincing. It pictures the way in which a very moral young man goes to
the city and in one night brings a cloud upon his career, through ac-
quaintance with a Spanish dancer. His love affair is broken off and
years of sorrow intervene before the couple are reunited. The construc-
tion is faulty in places, but in some ways the offering is quite strong.
ON THE TRIAL OF THE TIGRIS (Bison), Jan. 8.— An animal film,
by Paul Bourgeois, featuring the author, Betty Schade, Mme. Roslta
Marstini and some tigers, lions and leopards. The story is quite grip-
ping in certain ways. It tells of a jealous queen of the tigers who
lures a young girl to her home to collect a big ransom. She threatens
to release the wild beasts if the money is not sent, placing the girl at
their mercy. The lover and his friends come after the beasts have
been released and exciting scnes follow. Entertaining melodrama.
V-L-S-E, Inc. Specials.
WHAT HAPPENED TO FATHER (Vitagraph), Dec. 27.— Frank Dan-
iels scores an emphatic success in this five-reel comedy, written by
Mary Roberts Linehart and directed by C. Jay Williams. Many of the
most entertaining scenes are laid In a theater on the night of the first
performance of a comic opera. Daniels is on the screen most of the
time and he is ably supported by Billy Quirk and others.
World Film Corporation.
THE RACK (Brady— World). Dec. 27.— Adapted from a play by
Thompson Buchanan, "The Rack" makes a powerful five-part drama. In
which Alice Brady plays the role of a woman tried on the charge of
murder. The picture was expertly directed by Emile Chautard, who
maintained the element of suspense to a marked degree. It was care-
fully staged and expressively acted by those in support of Miss Brady,
including Milton Sills, Chester Barnett, June Elvidge and Doris Ken-
yon. One scene that is offensive and should be eliminated shows the
body of a woman nailed to a cross.
Associated Film Sales Corporation.
HIS TURNING POINT (Big A Feature). Jan. 1.— This flve-p^rt Asso-
ciated subject is lacking in strength in the several departments which
go to make a picture.
Thomas J. Carrrigan
THOMAS J. CARRIGAN has signed a long-time con-
tract with the Metro Pictures Corporation, and will be
featured exclusively in Metro feature productions. He
will make his debut, under Metro auspices, in "Rose of the
Alley," the five-part feature in which little Mary Miles Minter
is starred. This is an
original story of life in
New York's under-
world, written by
Harry Hoyt, also a
newcomer with the
Metro forces. Mr. Car-
rigan will also be fea-
tured in "Dimples," in
which Miss Minter is
starred, and in "A
Scrap of Pasteboard,"
with Miss Minter, both
of which features are
now in process of pro-
duction in St. Augus-
tine, Fla.
Mr. Carrigan began
his professional career
when he was eighteen
years old. He ran
away from his home in
Lapeer, Mich., and
joined the Ringling
Brothers' circus, play-
ing a clown with that
organization. He made
h i s stage debut in
"Brown of Harvard," and the following season joined James
O'Neill, playing an important juvenile role in "The Count
of Monte Cristo." After achieving remarkable success on
the stage he was one of the first well-established actors to
see the future of motion pictures. He was starred with Pearl
White with the Power's Picture Company, and made the
first two-reel features ever produced. These were "Ten
Nights in a Barroom," and "The Two Orphans." He also
appeared in the serial called "The Man in the Street," pro-
duced by the Selig Company.
Mr. Carrigan is the husband of Mabel Taliaferro, now a
Metro star, and the story of their courtship and marriage
reads like fiction. He had left the Selig forces and was in
the west when he was called back and engaged to play the
part of ^ Prince Charming in the feature production, "Cin-
derella." Miss Taliaferro was engaged for the name part,
and the couple met for the first time when they were called
on the floor at the Selig studio for rehearsal. Their wedding
soon followed, for Mr. Carrigan proved a Prince Charming
m real life to Miss Taliaferro, and Cinderella's dream came
true.
Thomas J. Carrigan.
GUNBY BROS. HAVE NOT SOLD STUDIO.
Gunby Brothers, Inc., wish to correct an impression circu-
lated throughout the trade papers that they have sold their
studio and laboratories at Ridgefield Park, N. J. This prop-
erty is not for sale, but the Charter Features Corporation has
leased the Gunby studio for a term of years, in which they
will continue making pictures of Abraham Lincoln, por-
trayed by Benjamin Chapin, and which they have been work-
ing on for quite some time, but this company has no con-
nection with the Gunby Laboratories situated in the same
building, and any other concern who claims to have rented,
leased or bought this studio, or laboratories, is handling the
truth in a very careless manner.
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STRIKING CHARACTERS IN BRET HARTE STORY.
As a character actor both on the legitimate stage and before
the eye of the camera for inotion picture work Hobart Bos-
w'orth needs no word of introduction. The accompanying il-
lustrations, however, are self-explanatory and will doubtless
prove interesting- to those who
name this actor among tlTeir
favorites, for they show him
in a role in which he has sel-
dom been seen.
As John Oakhurst, in Bret
Harte's story, "Two Men of
Sandy Bar," Bosworth has
achieved a triumph of make-
Gretchen Lederer as the
Duchess in "Two Men
of Sandy Bar."
up as well as of action. He
has been able to put into the
role all of the lovable traits
that Harte wrote into the lines
of his story as he originally
conceived it. He has softened
the character of the gambler,
and while maintaining the
spirit of game-keeper he has been able to turn to the spec-
tator the more human side of the man. the part that perhaps
was buried too deeply, but which was there, nevertheless. He
has been able to show us the good that underlies all of us, how-
ever bad we may appear at times. And if for no other reason
than this "Two Men of Sandy Bar" promises to be one of the
best-liked features of recent months.
Hobart Bosworth in "Two
Men of Sandy Bar."
"THE GOLDEN CHANCE" (Lasky).
Although 3,000 miles away, Cleo Ridgely and "Wallace Reid
were the principal guests at a private advance showing and
reception held this week in New York. The stars, who are
making their first appearance under the management of the
Jesse L,. Lasky Feature Play Company as co-stars in "The
Golden Chance," a Paramount release announced for Jan. 13,
were in California, and the advance showing at which each
was applauded was held at the Wurlitzer theater, in the build-
ing In New York where the Lasky executive offices are situated.
"The Golden Chance," written by Jeanie Macpherson, pos-
sesses many sensational features. Cecil B. DeMIlle directed
the production. The story is one that essentially Is suited to
tile motion picture form of narrative. It relates the experi-
ences of a young woman of refinement who, after a few mis-
erable years as the wife of an undesirable, suddenly by chance
Is thrown into contact with men and women of her own kind.
A young millionaire falls In love with her, but she keeps her
true identity under cover until confronted by her own husband,
who is discovered burglarizing the house In which she is stay-
ing as a guest.
The dramatic climax of "The Golden Chance" comes with
a fistic encounter between the young woman's husband and
the youth who Is Infatuated with her. Both Miss Ridgely and
Mr. Reid have been members of the Lasky stock company for
some months. Their first appearance together was in the pic-
turlzation of "The Chorus Lady." Their Joint success in this
production and their growing popularity among photoplay
lovers were reasons for their climb Into the list of screen stars.
"THE KING'S GAME" (Pathe).
"The King's Game," the five-part Pathe Gold Rooster re-
lease for Jan. 7, signalizes the return of Pearl White to the
screen after a long vacation, which began last spring with the
completion of "The Romance of Elaine." Admirers of Miss
White, whose numbers are legion, will be glad to again sea
In a picture the heroine of so many Pathe serials.
"The King's Game" is adapted from George Brackett Seitz's
original play which was the starring vehicle of James K.
Hackett for two seasons. The cast is noteworthy, containing
as it does besides Miss White, George Probert and Sheldon
Lewis, both of them well known on the speaking stage and
each of whom possesses marked talent. The picture Is the pro-
duction of Arnold Daly and was directed by Ashley Miller.
The story is a strongly dramatic one, dealing with Russian
nihilists transplanted to America. How the young Russian
nobleman (played by George Probert), Americanized by his up-
bringing in the United States, defeats the purposes of the ene-
mies seeking his life and wins the hand of the daughter of
the nihilist leader makes up a story full of dramatic moments
and that vital quality known as "punch."
"THE OTHER GIRL" (Raver).
The motion picture adaptation of the famous Augustus
Thomas stage success, "The Other Girl." which is being pro-
duced by the Raver Film Corporation, is nearing completion.
The subtle, clean and healthy humor of this author trans-
ferred on film by able directors and renowned players will
give the film fans a delightful high-class type of comedy.
James J. Corbett as "Kid" Garvey has some delightful comi-
cal situations with Paul Gilraore, who plays the role of Rev-
erend Bradford. These parts are deftly handled by these two
players. The famous health builder, William Muldoon, is a
prominent figure in the picture.
Edith Luckett and Becky Bruce convincingly portray the
parts of Estelle Kittredge and Catherine Fulton. They lend
to the roles a freshness and personality that is thoroughly en-
joyable. Other principal roles are interpreted by Horace Vin-
ton, Louis Thiel, Mortimer Martini, Rauland Ratcliffie, Harry
Redding, Ten Eyck Clay, Mona Ryan, Frances Thomp;?on, and
Lizzie McCall.
In order to inject the proper realism Into this picture some
of the scenes were taken at the famous William Muldoon
Scene from "The Other Girl" (Raver).
Health Farm at White Plains, N. Y., and several others at the
Staten Island Military Training Academy. One especially note-
worthy scene was taken in one of the busiest sections of New
York City, 44th street and Broadway, where the lives of the
players were endangered by the heavy traffic.
This thoroughly enjoyable stage comedy has been worked
Into a highly delightful photoplay with many added punches in
the way of comedy that are possible only to the motion picture.
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Vitagraph Releases for Week of January 1
Program for the New Year Opens with Several Strong
Subjects.
AN exceptional program of releases is announced by the
Vitagrapli Company for tlie weeli beginning Jan. 3 of the
new year. There are drama and comedy features that
form a well-balanced and desirable booking for the exhibitors.
Scene from "When Hooligan and Dooligan Ran for Mayor"
(Vitagraph).
The new "Personally Picked Program" of a four-reeler and a
one-reel of the comedy, released Monday, Jan. 3. consists of
Scene from "Tried for His Own Murder" (Vitagraph).
"Who Killed Joe Merrion," featuring Joseph Kilgour, S. Rankin
Drew and Rose E. Tapley, directed by TefEt Johnson: and a
Scene from "His Wife Knew About It" (Vitagraph).
Wally Van comedy, "When Hooligan and Dooligan Ran for
Mayor," featuring the Vitagraph Comedy Four, Hughey Mack,
Kate Price, William E. Shea and Flora Finch.
Also released on Monday, Jan. 3, is a one-reel comedy, "The
Little Trespasser," directed by C. Jay Williams, and featuring
Jewell Hunt and James Morrison. On Friday, Jan. 7, is a Sid-
ney Drew comedy, by James Montgomery Flagg. The Satur-
day release is a Broadway Star Feature, "Tried for His Own
Murder," produced by Van Dyke Brooke and featuring Maurice
Costello and Leah Baird.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew are seen in a one-reel comedy
by James Montgomery Flagg, "His Wife Knew About It." In
oijder to keep the cook with the family the husband takes her
to the theater. His wife 1 lows about it, but some friends
of the husband try to keep the truth from her and protect
the husband's reputation. The play is extremely humorous,
and is portrayed by Mr. Drew and his wife in their usual
capable manner.
A THRILL IN "THE UNWRITTEN LAW."
One of the big thrillers of "The Unwritten Law" is a fire
scene in which Larry McCarthy (Andrew Robson) effects the
rescue of Kate Wilson (Miss Miohelena) and her four-year-old
daughter (Baby Rix). The building is supposed to be a com-
bination millinery store and dwelling.
That nothing should be amiss in realistic effect, a structure
was especially built and furnished for the burning, the actors,
including William Pike, sent Inside, liberal quantities of kero-
sene poured about to insure undeniable flames and then the
match applied. The director was not long in realizing that too
much kerosene had been used and so called for quick action.
Robson dashed through the millinery store and into the room
to its rear. As he carried out Baby Rix the flames closed in
behind him and when he turned to go to the rescue of Miss
Michelena he faced a roaring Inferno. Nothing daunted, how-
ever, he broke through the blaze and staggered back again
with Miss Michelena in his arms. The clothes of both were
in flames and Miss Michelena was seriously burned about her
limbs and neck.
In spite of her own painful condition, however, she was first
Scene from "The Unwritten Law" (California).
to remember that Pike had gone inside the building with them.
In response to her entreaty Robson started again to enter the
building, but its ceiling and forward walls were already fall-
ing In, one of the beams having but narrowly missed Miss
Michelena's head as she was carried out. To again effect a
rescue through the door was quite impossible.
Meantime, the San Rafael fire department had arrived. Their
faces protected by smoke helmets, they began using their axes
in furious earnest, and in this fashion cut their way to Pike,
who had been overcome with the heat and smoke. The three
sufferers were hurried to a nearby sanitarium and their burns
successfully treated.
FIVE HUNDRED "EXTRAS" IN KLEINE PRODUC-
TION.
Even the spacious halls and dressing rooms of the big six-
story Bronx studio were taxed to capacity recently when five
hundred young men and "women spread over the floor of the
roof studio in the making of theater scenes in a big forthcom-
ing Kleine production. A curious feature of the story was that
it called for two distinct theater "sets." one a pretentious
Broadway establishment and the other a modest, second-class
theater in a small western town. In the opinion of the direc-
tor there is an observable difference between a typical Broad-
way audience and the less conventional but more diversified
types of the west, and this belief is ably reflected in the
splendid detail of the scenes. It is a drama of theatrical life
enlivered by touches of quaint humor in presenting the happy-
go-lucky characters of a thespian boarding-house in New York.
The story features Arthur Hoops and Alma Hanlon. and is
scheduled for release through the Klelne-Edison Feature Ser-
vice in the near future.
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More Triangle Features
Jane Grey, Lillian Gish and Orrin Johnson Will Be Starred
in Three Powerful Works.
THREE notable novelties, soon to be produced by the Tri-
angle Film Corporation, show the versatility of the
scenario writers and the resources of the two big studios
of Fine Arts and Kay-Bee. They are "Waifs," starring Jane
Grey: "Daphne," starring Lillian Gish. and "The Price of
Power", starring Orrin Johnson.
Miss Grey will be supported in "Waifs," a Triangle-Kay-Bee
play by William Desmond, J. Frank Burke, Truly Shattuck and
Scene from "Waifs" (Kay-Bee).
others of Thomas Ince's most sterling players. It is an ex-
tremely powerful story of how a disgraced theologue finds him-
self In the slums and is redeemed from the depths by the in-
fluence of a dance hall girl. The role of the dance hall piano
player Is taken by Miss Grey and is said to afford her even
greater opportunities than she had in "Let Katy Do It," in
which she appeared for the Fine Arts-Triangle. Mr. Desmond
has the leading male role.
"Daphne," a new Fine Arts production starring Lillian Gish
and Elliott Dexter in her support, is said to be a romantic
drama with a "punch." So formless and tame are most cloak
and sword dramas that such a novelty should prove a real
revelation. The play begins with the persecution of "Daphne,"
a gamekeeper's daughter, by Philip de Mornay, the scion of a
duke. Follow the kidnapping of the girl, her imprisonment
in the demi-monde quarter of Paris, her sale as one of the
colonists' brides then trafficked out to Louisiana, and adven-
tures with pirates on the Atlantic. Through a complex of cir-
cumstances Philip de Mornay is taken aboard the brides' ship,
a captive from a pirate vessel they have captured. Girl and
man proceed to Louisiana to be sold to a colonist, and is about
to be wedded to the Creole when De Mornay appears. He has
Scene from "Daphne" (Fine Arts).
ceased to persecute her and she has learned to love him. So
the nuptials are happily changed to the marriage of De Mornay
and Daphne.
D. W. Griffith thought so highly of this scenario by Granville
Warwick that he has associated with Miss Gish and Mr. Dex-
ter some of the very best Fine Arts stock players. Among
them are Walter Long, who was Gus in "The Birth of a Na-
tion" and Santa Ana in "Martyrs of the Alamo;" Howard Gaye,
who played General Lee in "The Birth of a Nation;" Lucille
Young, Richard Cummings and Jack Crosgrove. W. C. Cabanne
is directing "Daphne."
Third in the present notable triangle is "The Price of Power,"
an industrial story of extraordinary force in which Orrin John-
son will be seen as a workman who fights his way up to the
status of a cotton mill owner only to lose his sanity and un-
der a changed personality become a striker against his own
regime.
"The Price of Power" is descriptive of the terrible price
John Belmont pays for having ground down his fellows in his
rise to wealth. Associated with Mr. Johnson in the cast are
Sam DeGrasse, Spottiswoode Aitken, Gladys Brockwell, Vera
Lewis, Marguerite Marsh, F. J. McDonald, Clyde Hopkins and
Daisy Robinson. Verisimilitude is lent to some of the big
scenes by their staging in an actual cotton mill near Los
Angeles.
"ROSE OF THE ALLEY" (Metro).
"Rose of the Alley," a five-part feature production in which
little Mary Miles Minter is starred and Thomas J. Carrigan
is featured, has just been finished at the Columbia Pictures
Corporation studio, and will be released on the Metro pro-
gram Jan. 17. "Rose of the Alley" is an original story of New
York City's underworld that teems with thrills and moves at
a rapid pace for five gripping acts. There is but one lapse
of time in the entire production. It was written by Harry
C. Hoyt, who recently joined the Metro forces.
All the exterior scenes, as well as some of the interiors,
were made in New York City, giving a vivid picture of a
phase of life in the metropolis which has figured prominently
in the newspapers during the last few years. One of the
characters in the feature is "Kid" Hogan, a former prize
fighter, who plays the role himself. Before he went into mo-
tion pictures, Hogan was a successful ring general and fought
with Abe Attell, Leach Cross, Joe Gans, Packy McFarland and
other well known pugilists. D. W. Griffith saw him fight one
night and the next day engaged him for a part in a Biograph
Scene from "Rose of the Alley" (Metro).
feature. Mr. Griffith said he observed at once that Hogan was
a natural actor and there was no mistaking that he was an
unusual type for the role of a "tough." Hogan is regularly
employed in the Rolfe-Metro studio as chief property man, and
he is called whenever roles are found that fit him.
One of the big and interesting scenes in "Rose of the Alley"
is a gang fight in a dance hall. This picture was made in a
famous dance hall, and a thrilling exterior scene sljows a num-
ber of the gangmen leaping from the second story to the pave-
ment. Another shows a remarkable leap of a man from the
fourth story of an apartment house. There is a strong sup-
porting cast and more than three hundred people are seen in
one scene.
BLANCHE SWEET IN "THE RAGAMUFFIN."
In a role that is entirely different from anything she here-
tofore has done on the screen, Blanche Sweet will be seen as
the star in a new Lasky Feature Play Company's production
entitled "The Ragamuffin," released through Paramount Pic-
tures Corporation, on January 17th. William C. DeMille is the
author of the photoplay and its producer as well.
Miss &weet's peculiar charm and beauty in this production
are made more piquant by reason of the character of her role
in the early scenes when she appears as a "ragamuffin" — a
mite of a girl whom opportunity overlooked and who is a victim
of a crushing and demoralizing environment. Then follows
the regeneration, dramatically made possible by a series of
subtle changes.
"The Ragamuffin" will be Miss Sweet's first photoplay fol-
lowing her re-engagement for a long period by the Jesse L.
Lasky Feature Play Company.
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"THE DEVIL-IN-CHIEF" (Selig).
"The Devil-in-Chief." a Selig' feature drama, released through
General Film service on Monday, January 10th, is another of
the superior productions now being released regularly under
the Diamond S trademark. "The Devil-in-Chief" is an unusual
multiple reel production in every respect. The principal char-
acter role is taken by Tyrone Power, the distinguished Ameri-
can actor, and he is ably supported by a cast of Selig all-star
Scene from "The Devil-in-Chief" (Selig).
players, which include Wheeler Oakman, Eugenie Besserer and
Edith Johnson.
In this production, which abounds in beautiful scenic exte-
riors and clear-cut photography, Mr. Power is given every
opportunity to prove his great art as an actor. In the role
of an anarchist betrayed by a woman, and "who has sworn to
revenge himself on the feminine sex In general. Mr. Power
arises to artistic heights rarely if ever seen. How in the end
his soul Is conquered by love when it is too late, ai^ when
he realizes the futility of evil passion, is a very strong climax
to a noteworthy offering.
Preliminary scenes enacted by Mr. Power and Miss Besserer,
two of the most accomplished artists in the line of work,
will prove a revelation for tense atmosphere. Mr. Power and
Edith Johnson also perform in a succession of tense situations
which will carry the spectators almost breathless to the con-
clusion.
"THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR" (American).
One of California's most historic structures has a place of
prominence in "The Other Side of the Door." a five-reel Ameri-
can production to be released January 6th as the first of the
American Mutual Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition. The build-
Scene from "The Other Side of the Door" (American).
ing now is the city hall of Monterey, but in decades long
since passed, it was known as Colton house.
It was erected when Monterey was the capital of Califor-
nia, then a state of Mexico. When the American fleet first
appeared off the old capital a force of bluejackets was sent
ashore to maintain the dignity of the United States and to
preserve order in the city. In charge of the bluejackets was
Chaplain Colton. a warlike parson, whose first act was to
raid the big gambling house that then flourishing in the build-
ing. More than $50,000 in gold and thousands of dollars In
precious jewels were conflscated. Prom the old parson the
building took its name of Colton house, by which appellation
it still is known to the old, old residents of picturesque Monte-
rey.
"THE NE'ER-DO-WELL" DOES WELL.
According *o a telegram received Tuesday, Dec. 21, by Wil-
liam N. Selig. president of the Selig Polyscope Company, "The
Ne'er-Do-Well," the spectacular production in nine reels opened
the evening of Dec. 20 in Clune's Auditorium, Los Angeles,
Cal., and the "S. R. O." sign was shown early. The word
"great" is used in commenting upon the production. "The
Ne'er-Do-Well" was written by Rex Beach and produced by
Colin Campbell. Beach also wrote "The Spoilers," that other
great Selig production, and "The Spoilers' was produced by
Campbell. Scenes in "The Ne'er-Do-Well" were fllmed in
Panama, where Mr. Selig escorted a special company to the
Panama Canal Zone. "The Ne'er-Do-Well" is considered a
worthy successor to "The Spoilers," and Miss Kathlyn Williams
and the others who contributed to the success of "The Spoilers'*
enact leading roles in "The Ne'er-Do-Well."
"BROUGHT HOME" (Essanay).
This photoplay contains a pretty sentiment that tugs strong-
ly at the heart strings. The child scenes at the orphanage are
especially delightful. There is much of pleasing humor In
them, but they all border on pathos and many situations bring
the tears to the eyes. It is the story of a rich bachelor who
goes to the dogs because a woman refuses him, but is awakened
to his responsibilities in life when he runs over a little orphan
girl in one of his mad escapades in an auto. He puts her in
a private school when she recovers. During his visits to the
Scene from "Brought Home" (Essanay).
orphanage while she Is ill he is taken with a little orphan boy,
takes him out west on a ranch where they grow up together.
Then comes the reunion after the children have grown up, and
a touching love scene is enacted, the girl having fallen in
love with the man who had visited her so often in the hospital.
The scenes in the orphanage with the children playing their
games, nursing their pets and trying to get some happiness out
of a cheerless existence, strike straight to the heart. Rich.ard
C. Travers and Ruth Stonehouse play the leads, Miss Stone-
house enacting the parts both of the orphan girl and the
woman grown.
EXHIBITORS' "VIM" DIARY.
Vim Films Corporation, producers of the popular "Vim"
comedies, are distributing gratis to exhibitors and patrons of
Vim Comedies a unique book of 192 pages which will be a big
help to the exhibitors as a ready reference diary for past
and future bookings. It will also enable him to keep a
tab on his opposition, as well as a record of his own day
and night receipts — including the dally weather conditions.
Should there be any exhibitor overlooked, his demands will be
supplied at the offices of the Vim Films Corporation, 326
Lexington avenue. New York City.
IMPERIAL EXCHANGE SUES GENERAL FILM.
Suit has been commenced in the United States District Court
by the Imperial Film Exchange against the General Film Com-
pany and others for $750,000 damages alleged to have been
caused by the defendants by unlawfully interfering with the
business of the plaintiff company. The actual damage claimed
is $250,000, but triple damages are claimed under the statute.
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January 1, 1916
"CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS" (M-in-A).
MinA scores another big laughable hit with the release
of Jan. 6, 1916, "Caught With the Goods." This picture is
especially adapted for all married men whose vocation neces-
sitates their journeying on railroad trains, especially the
class who find it impossible to make their eyes and feet be-
have when they see a pretty girl across the aisle who (like
themselves) has naughty eyes and naughty feet. In this case
a married man's left bower, his mother-in-law, catches him
with the goods.
KNICKERBOCKER BACK ON PROGRAM.
Under a special arrangement with the General I^ilm Company
Knickerbocker star features have once more become a part of
the General Film program, replacing the three-reel Edison Fri-
day release. The first release of Dec. 24, entitled "Every
Girl," was followed on Dec. 31 with "The Mysterious Bride,"
both of these splendid features having Miss Claire Whitney in
the leading role. The future Knickerbocker star features will
consist of star plots, star casts and star photography.
B
L.ANCHE SWEET Is at work on another photoplay In the
Lasky studios. It is being directed by William C. De-
Mille.
Robert T. Haines has completed his work In "The Secret
Agent," an Arthur Stringer photodrama, filmed at Jacksonville,
Fla., by the Gaumont company for release on the Mutual pro-
gram. Mr. Haines has returned to New York.
* • •
Under the direction of Lloyd Carleton, who has now Joined
the ranks of Universal producers, Hobart Bosworth is at work
on the production of a five reel filmization of Bret Harte's
play, "Two Men of Sandy Bar," and in it Bosworth plays the
role of Oakhurst, a character well known to the lovers of Bret
Harte's works.
"One of the Least of These" is the title of the child-labor
play by Ashley Miller, in which his wife, Ethel Browning, will
star next Spring, and the film version of which he is now
working upon for simultaneous production on Broadway. For
this dual work Mr. Miller has refused two offers to direct fea-
ture films, one in the south and another in the west, on the
completion of "The King's Game" for the Pathe Gold Rooster
brand, which is about to be released.
« * *
In "No Greater Love," the Selig Red Seal play, to be re-
leased through V-L-S-E, Inc., on Jan. 10 Miss Regina Badet,
the emotional actress who assumes the role of "Sadunah, the
Dancer," wears a large number of beautiful gowns of Parisian
make. In the climax of this wonderful production, Miss Badet
sacrifices a gown worth hundreds of dollars when she plunges
over a precipice into the water below.
• • •
One of the best Ideas Edwin Middleton ever had was to
allow Miss Cissy Fitzgerald to "play herself." Mr. Middle-
ton directs Casino Star Comedies, and in a number of these
Miss Fitzgerald has appeared as the star. At the Flushing
studios of the Gaumont Company Director Middleton is now
putting his good-natured star through some society comicali-
ties which will be called "Leave It To Cissy." The manuscript
was penned expressly for her by Joseph H. Trant. The author
has seen to It that Miss Fitzgerald's wink is scheduled for a
prominent place in the production. It will be released on
Jan. 2.
• • «
Mary Pickford Is one of the happiest little girls In filmdom.
She is enjoying the marvelous freedom of movement which
comes with playing the leading character in "The Foundling."
After nearly breaking her neck in Japanese sandals while play-
ing in "Madame Butterfly," the Famous Players' star is revel-
ing in the laxury of bare feet. "No more funny little cere-
monies— I just romp around like a kiddie and have the time of
my life," declares Miss Mary.
• • •
Bess Meredyth of Balboa's scenario staff is exceptionally well
equipped for her work. After years of experience on the stage
in stock, she went into pictures and relearned the art of act-
ing from the camera's standpoint. Possessed of a lively im-
agination, she was attracted to the authorship end of the
game. Hence, she writes from actual studio experience.
r « • •
Kalem'.s Jacksonville, Fla., studio is being overhauled and
there are rumors that a company will soon be sent there for
the winter.
Miss Stella Hammerstein is now at work at Jacksonville in
a Gaumont production called "The Ace of Death." This thrill-
ing photodrama is from the pen of O. A. Nelson and is being
directed by William F. Haddock. Part of the play is located
in a Central American city and "Silent Bill" Haddock has been
fortunate in selecting locations about Jacksonville which ac-
curately reproduce the tropical atmosphere.
* • •
Besides the Annette Kellermann picture, two other produc-
tions are being made In Jamaica for William Fox, and these
are now nearly completed. They are "Terese Rapuin," from
the celebrated French play and novel, and "The Ruling Pas-
sion," which has an Oriental coloring.
* • •
The old garage where the Lasky company studio oflices have
held sway since the organization of the company, is to be re-
modeled and made into private offices for the heads of the
various studio departments.
* • •
Marshall Neilan was In Chicago Monday, Dec. 20. the guest
of William N. Selig, president of the Selig Polyscope Company.
Mr. Neilan was en route from New York City to the Paclflo
Coast, where he ■will again direct Selig productions at the
Los Angeles studios. Several important plays have been
handed to Mr. Neilan, who will start production just as soon
as he arrives at Los Angeles. •
• • •
Charlotte Walker, who has appeared in two Lasky produc-
tions on the Paramount program — "Kindling" and "Out of
Darkness" — will be the star in the picturization of "The Trail
of the Lonsome Pine," in which she starred for several sea-
sons on the legitimate stage. The motion picture rights to
the play were obtained from Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger by
Samuel Goldfish, executive head of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature
Play Company. Miss Walker was leading woman this season
with E. H. Sothern in a brilliant New York engagement. She
has left for a protracted stay at the Lasky studios at Holly-
wood, Cal.
• • •
Edward Jose, who is producing Kipling's "Light That Failed"
for Pathe, expects shortly to take a large company south to
finish the Sahara desert scenes required by the scenario. Mr.
Jose filmed some of them on an island off Bridgeport, Conn.,
but the balance must be taken in more tropical surroundings.
• • *
Bessie Eyton is to appear as a Salvation Army lassie In
"The Three Wise Men," a Selig feature now In course of pro-
duction by Colin Campbell.
Miss Marguerite Courtot left for the Gaumont winter studios
at Jacksonville, Fla., Christmas day. The first Gaumont fea-
ture in which she will appear as a star, a Mutual Master-
picture, Edition de Luxe, will be released in February.
• • •
In "The Uncut Diamonds," a Selig one-reel photoplay just
completed by the Selig Company, Miss Fritzi Brunette, for the
first time since her advent ip pictures five years ago, donned
the costume of a lady's maid.
• • •
Fannie Ward, whose acting in the Lasky production, "The
Cheat," has created a sensation in Paramount theaters, has
begun work at the Lasky studios on her third production.
Miss Ward is among the most popular stars of the screen
and she is under contract for a term of years to the Lasky
Company.
• • *
The first Mutual Masterpicture, Edition de Luxe, made for
the Mutual program by the Gaumont Company, will be re-
leased Jan. 24. This big feature, called "As a Woman Sows,"
will have Miss Gertrude Robinson and Alexander Gaden in the
leading roles.
• • •
"Their Quiet Honeymoon" is a title which might sound less
like gentle Irony if it were the name of a story being produced
by anyone but Al E. Christie. Lee Moran. Eddie Lyons and
Betty Compson, the new Nestor leading lady, appear in the
leading roles. The story will be told in one reel.
* • *
"A Tangle in Hearts," which was originally scheduled for
release early in November, was changed on the Mutual program
in order to allow two Harry Vokes comedies, "Beauty in Dis-
tress" and "A House Party," to take precedence. This Casino
Star Comedy, "A Tangle In Hearts," which features John Daly
Murphy, was released Dec. 5.
* • •
A view of one of New York's beauty spots. Central Park,
will figure conspicuously in the Vltagraph screen story, "Mrs.
Dane's Danger." being produced by Wilfrid North, with Lillian
Walker appearing in the principal role. The scenes were filmed
from the roof of the Hotel Majestic and show a panoramic view
of Central Park at its most interesting section.
* • •
Alfred Vosburgh, who plays juvenile leads opposite Miss
Vivian Rich in "Flying A" dramas, has practically completed
the script of a spectacular two reel subject in which he and
Miss Rich will take the leading roles.
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The Mutual Traveler, the anonymous beauty who appears In
.all releases of "See America First." the weekly scenic reel
made by Gaumont, has left Chicago for a visit to Duluth.
• • •
"Love Among Thieves" is a Selig feature play that has been
put in production at the Pacific Coast studios of the Selig
Company. The story was written by Grace McGowan Cooke.
• • •
"Life's Whirlpool," the new World Film feature with Hol-
trook Blinn starring, ranges In scenic variety from a San
Francisco dive to the heights of the Rockies and the Alkaline
-wastes of Death Valley.
• • •
Joseph W. Smiley, chief director for the Ocean Film, will
establish for it in the near future a children's stock company
■similar to the one he organized for Lubin. In that company
the oldest actor was six years of age, the leading man was
four, the leading lady five and the heavy man three and a half.
Smiley got great work out of the tots by talking to them like
grownups and putting them on honor as members of the pro-
fession with pride in their work.
• • •
E. Phillips Oppenheim wrote "Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo" be-
fore the present great war began in Europe. The Lasky Com-
pany recently completed its picturization with Theodore Rob-
.erts as the star. Its story tells of negotiations between the
■different warring countries leading up to the breaking point
of diplomacy.
• • •
Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Reid will appear as co-stars In
"The Golden Chance," a Lasky feature just completed and to
Ibe released in January on the Paramount program.
• • •
The summer home of George Sullivan, one of Milwaukee's
wealthiest citizens, was used in Essanay's five-act feature,
"The Misleading Lady." The home is located at Fox Point,
-a short distance from Milwaukee, and in architecture the style
-of an enormous log cabin is closely followed. The structure
alone cost $25,000.
• • •
Jack Plckford has been cast as a struggling young play-
■wrlght in the Selig three-reel Special, "It Can Be Done."
• • •
"Real manuscripts, from real authors, at real prices" Is the
.slogan with which Maurice Tourneur. vice-president and gen-
eral manager of the new Paragon Films, Inc., will start the
new year for that company. He says he has had enough of
■the ordinary "scenario writer" situations and all of the so-
called "unusual" ones from that source. What he earnestly
■seeks now, and what he is willing to pay well for, are original
stories, written directly for the screen by literary geniuses.
• • *
The very title of the photoplay in which Hal Forde Is starred
In a Rialto Star Feature, "Lessons in Love," is sufficient to
.pique interest. Tet reports of exhibitors specify that those
who come only out of curiosity are well repaid by the in-
-terest developed by this pretty light comedy. In this multiple-
reel feature Miss Lucille Taft plays opposite Mr. Forde.
• • •
Director Colin Campbell has begun production of "The Three
Wise Men," a symbolical story in three reels to be released
In the near future. Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton are
playing the principal roles supported by Marion Warner, Harry
Lonsdale and others.
CHICAGO, ILL. — Paul F. Olsen, 127 North Dearborn street,
is preparing plans for a two-story theater, store and
apartment building, to cost ^100,000.
Gadsden, Ala. — V. Bacon and others will erect a modern mov-
ing picture theater.
Lincoln, 111. — E. Jones has erected a new moving picture
theater here, with seating capacity of 400.
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Apollo theater, at the corner of
South East and McCarty streets, has been purchased by E.
W. Howard. The house was formerly conducted by E. M.
Houser.
Topeka, Kan. — A new moving picture theater Is being erected
at 508 Kansas avenue by C. A. McGuigan. It will have seat-
ing capacity for about 600 persons.
Helller, Ky.— J. M. Pickell & Son have opened a new moving
picture house here. It has been named the Rex and has seat-
ing capacity of 250.
Louisville Ky. — Joseph & Joseph have prepared plans for
a moving picture theater to be erected at Second and A streets,
with seating capacity of 750.
Webbville, Ky.. — A new moving picture theater has been
opened by H. H. Keinner.
Baltimore, Md. — S. Raith plans to erect a one-story brick
and concrete moving picture theater, 22 by 120 feet, at 2804
Pennsylvania avenue; will have wood-covered floor, steara heat,
electric lighting; seating capacity 400; cost, about $6,000.
South Boston, Mass. — Mt. Washington Theatre company, care
M. S. Williams. 6 Beacon street, Boston, plans to erect a two-
story theater and office building, 98 by 150 feet, to cost $100,000.
Albert Lea, Minn. — F. B. Wheeler and R. D. Tomlinson have
purchased the Royal theater.
Buhl, Minn. — The seating capacity of the Crescent theater
nas been increased.
Wabasso. Minn. — A new addition has been built to the Prin-
cess theater.
Cape Girardeau, Mo. — M. E. Worcester, 310 H. H. building,
is preparing plans for a one and two story picture theater,
35 by 164 feet, to cost $10,000.
Omaha, Neb. — Extensive Improvements are to be made to the
Strand theater.
Jersey City, N. J. — Harry J. Max, 9 Orient place, plans to
erect a fireproof moving picture theater and store building, to
cost $20,000.
Trenton, N. J. — The new Market Street theater, located at the
corner of Market and Union streets, has been opened to the
public. ,
Buffalo, Okla. — The Pastime is the name of a new moving pic-
ture theater opened here by Bonheur Bros.
Indiana, Pa. — Godfrey Marshall plans to erect a one-story
moving picture theater, to cost $25,000.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Manheim Amusement company has dis-
posed of Its Interest in a theater, a one-story building and a
three-story dwelling, at 5123-25 Germantown avenue, to John
CourdufE for a nominal consideration, subject to a mortgage
of $14,000. The properties are assessed at $25,000.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Empire theater, formerly the Park, located
at the northeast corner or Broad street and Fairmount avenue,
was purchased at public auction by W. L. Nevin for $130,000,
of which $100,000 remains on mortgage. The property consists
of a large theater building on a lot 91.7 feet on Broad street,
130.3 feet on Fairmount avenue and 52.11 feet on Olive street.
It is assessed at $150,000.
Hopewell, Va. — Village Amusement Company organized with
$50,000 capital stock. J. M. Luke, cashier Virginia State bank,
president: L. G. Humphries, City Point, Va., vice-president;
Paul Barringer, secretary-treasurer. Will erect moving pic-
ture theater to seat 650 persons.
Colfax, Wash. — Edward Kratzer has opened a new moving
picture theater.
Elkins, W. Va. — Work is being pushed to completion on the
new moving picture theater, the Hippodrome, for R. H. Tal-
bott. The house will have seating capacity of about 1,200, and
cost approximately $30,000.
Bloomer, Wis. — William Prince has disposed of his interest
in the old Andrews Opera house to Frank and Herman Schlenk.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Trade News ol the Week
Gathered by Ovir Own Correspondents
Doings in Maine
Bangor Exhibitors Will Miss General Film Branch Manager Ehrgott Who Goes to
the New Haven Office— G. H. Newhall Will Succeed Him— A Hamilton Exhib-
itor Injured — Mutual Office Moves to Bangor — Other Items.
By J. P. Flanagan, Maine Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
A. L. EHRGOTT LEAVES BANGOR.
BANGOR, ME. — Maine exiiibitors are sor-
ry to lose tiieir good friend A. L, Ehr-
gott, manager of the Bangor General Film
branch, who has been transferred to the
exchange of the same company at New
Haven, Conn., and has left for that city.
Mr. Ehrgott is one of the most popular
film men who have ever struck the good
old state of Maine, and during his ac-
quaintance of near three years with the
exhibitors and other film men it is hard
to part with him. And Mr. Ehrgott says
It's like leaving home. Both he and Mrs.
Ehrgott have made a great many friends
while in Bangor, for they are both charm-
ing people, whom it is a pleasure to know.
Mr. Ehrgott has been with the General
Jor four years, having started in at the
West 23d street branch of that company
in New Tork City, and after a year and
a half there he was sent to Bangor. He
has had the pleasure of seeing the busi-
ness grow most encouragingly, and It is
well known that he has most emphatically
made good.
To succeed Mr. Ehrgott, George H. New-
hall of Lynn, Mass., has been appointed.
Mr. Newhall is no stranger in Bangor,
having been an assistant to Mr. Ehrgott
at this office for five months during 1913.
He has been connected with the Boston
office of the company for the past five
years. He is well known among the ex-
hibitors in this section of the state and
will be given the glad hand w^herever he
goes. For the next few weeks he will be
engaged in calling on the trade most of
the time, renewing old acquaintances and
making new ones.
MANAGER W. T. FRENCH HURT.
Friends of Mr. W. T. French, proprietor
and manager of the Dream and Heywood
theaters at Houlton, Me., will be pained
to learn that he is at the present writing
confined to the hospital, suffering from a
broken leg. His many friends join in
■wishing a speedy recovery. During Mr.
French's enforced absence, his assistant
manager, Mr. W. C. Benson, is very ably
directing the destinies of both houses.
The Dream is playing Paramount fea-
tures and Mutual program and doing good
business. The Heywood is playing road
attractions and special productions. Among
the coming attractions at the Heywood
are "The Birth of a Nation" and Tinker's
novelty dance orchestra.
PARAMOUNT ENTERTAINS.
Eastern Maine exhibitors were the
guests of the Paramount corporation at a
gathering in the Bangor House last Thurs-
day night, the first of its kind ever held in
this section of the state. After a fine
supper they were addressed by George K.
Robinson, publicity man from the Para-
mount offices.
The purpose of the meeting was to bring
the exhibitors into closer touch with the
producer, giving them an insight into how
pictures are made, how service is rendered
and other matters. Suggestions helpful
to the exhibitors were offered and the oc-
casion furnished the film men an opportu-
nity to become better acquainted with each
other and to discuss phases of the busi-
ness of value to each. N. Ross, Maine rep-
resentative of Paramount pictures, as-
sisted in the arrangements for the meet-
ing.
MUTUAL COMING TO BANGOR.
William C. Green, of Portland, Me., man-
ager of the Mutual, tells the Moving Pic-
ture World correspondent that the Mutual
headquarters in Portland will be moved to
Bangor in the spring, and it is pro'^able
that the office will be located in the Ex-
change building. Bangor is more centrally
located than Portland. This will make the
fourth film exchange in Bangor, the Gen-
eral, Universal and United now being rep-
resented here. Bangor Is thus the lead-
ing film distributing city ffi the Pine Tree
state.
Bangor Maine's Film Center.
Bangor, Maine, is rapidly becoming the
leading film distributing center in the
state of Maine. Already there are three
film exchanges here, the General, United
and Universal branches, and it is reported
that another company is to locate here in
the spring. Bangor is near the geograph-
ical center of the state, which makes it
a good shipping point for quick express
delivery, it has good railroad connections
and from here, exchange men and repre-
sentatives can leave for any part of the
state and find the distance comparatively
short. All we need now is a moving pic-
ture producing company and perhaps that
will come In the not too distant future.
NEW FOX REPRESENTATIVE.
N. Shapiro has been appointed to suc-
ceeds Mitchell Granby as the representa-
tive of the Fox Film in the state of Maine.
Mr. Shapiro, after a trip through the state,
reports business as fine.
W. M. WHITE TO HEAD UNITED.
William M. White has been appointed
Maine manager for the United Film Com-
pany, with headquarters at Bangor, suc-
ceeding E. B. Tinker. Mr. White began
his theatrical career at Tony Pastor's
New York, longer ago than you would
think for such a young man. He opened
one of the first motion picture theaters
in America in a small store at Eighth
avenue and Thirty-fourth street, opposite
Hammerstein's, in 1903, and since then
has been connected with many theatrical
houses in Lawrence and Lowell, Mass.
Later he was on the road for the Univer-
sal Film company.
The Star theater, Fairfield, and Union
hall, Searport, have taken on Universal
service.
Manager Pray Got His Crowds.
Manager James Pray of the Silver thea-
ter, Waterville, Me., started the serial,
"Neal of the Navy," oft in great style at
his house recently. He hired a brass band,
had a parade, with concerts, and by this
means succeeded in getting big crowds, all
of whom promise to keep right on coming.
Theater's Name Pleases Farmington.
The Farmington, Me., Chronicle, a news-
paper published in the home town of the
late Madame Nordica, expresses the ap-
preciation of Farmington people for the
action of Manager Fred E. Mortimer of
Freeport in naming his splendid new the-
ater the Nordica. The Chronicle says,
"The people of Farmington, Madame Nor-
dica's old home town, will certainly ap-
preciate this tribute to her memory and
surely Freeport people have shown a
sense of propriety that is commendable
and worthy of imitation in Maine or any-
where the wide world round. The Nordica
is built by a man who has had 46 years'
experience in the show business, Fred E.
Mortimer, manager of the new theater."
Fire in Belfast House.
The Universal theater, at Belfast, Henry
Maddocks, proprietor, was badly gutted
by fire recently. The fire started in the
basement near the furnace. Only the mov-
ing picture machine and films were saved.
Because of the furnace being under the
theater proper, the Belfast city clerk has
refused to grant Mr. Maddocks a license
to conduct his theater for the present.
Universal films are now being shown in
the Opera House.
Pine Tree Notes.
The Bijou theater, Bangor, is now usins
Universal service.
Manager A. L. Ehrgott, just leaving
the Bangor office of the General Film
company for New Haven, Conn., was pre-
sented with a handsome desk watch by
the Bangor employees of the company,
testifying to the esteem in which he is
held by the people who have worked un-
der him in Bangor.
F. F. McLaughlin has opened a moving
picture house at Wytopitlock, showing
one night a week.
Edward Dore has opened G. A. R. hall,
Bucksport, with a moving picture show
running two nights a week.
NEW YORK SUNDAY SHOW NOTES
A Glimpse at Progress in New York
State.
By Billy Bison, Buffalo Correspondent (229
Oxford ave.) of Moving Picture World
BUFFALO, N. T.— In looking over re-
ports on Sabbath shows in New Tork
State we find it stated that District At-
torney Stowell of Steuben County, N. T.,
has been trying to prevent Sunday shows
in the moving picture theaters of Corn-
ing, N. T.
On the question of Sunday shows In
Auburn, N. Y., theater managers contend
that there is a demand for amusements
Sunday afternoons and evenings and that
entertainments presented at that time do
not interfere with church attendance.
They declare that it is no worse for the
masses to go to picture houses on Sunday
than it is for "the classes" to motor on
Sunday, or play golf or do various other
things.
A report from Schenectady, N. Y., says
that the six charitable institutions of that
city which were each given $700 last
Christmas by Mayor J. Teller Schoolcraft,
of Schenectady, as their equal share of
the monies received from moving picture
houses during the year for operation on
Sundays, will not receive so large a sum
this year.
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
107
Lockport Exhibitor Asked to Give
Children's Matinee.
Henry F. Thurston, proprietor of the
Temple theater, Lockport, N. Y., has been
asked by the Mothers' club. Parents",
Teachers' association ana school teachers
of the city to provide a picture show Sat-
urday afternoon of each week for the en-
tertainment of the city's school children.
Superintendent of Schools, Emmet Belk-
nap, of Lockport, has approved the idea.
Sabbath Show at Elmira's Colonial.
Moving pictures and sermons featured
on a recent Sunday nignt at the Colonial
theater, Elmira, under the auspices of
the Park church and its pastor, the Rev.
S. E. Eastman and the Rev. Albert E.
Cornwell of that city. Mr. Cornvrell was
the speaker. He said that he had been
wondering why people will go to a thea-
ter on Sunday evening when they will not
go to a church. He said he had concluded
that It Is because the service In the thea-
ter is more democratic. One can go there
without getting into somebody's else's
pew, and without dressing up, and they
are sure of a welcome.
Films Aid Sunday Night Services.
Moving pictures are being featured at
a series of Sunday night services In the
parish house of Trinity Episcopal church,
Buffalo, pictures are used as a means of
religious education. Films illustrating
stories from the natural sciences are
thrown on the screen. There is hymn
singing and a brief talk to drive home
some lesson brought out in the pictures.
It is rumored that a moving picture
theater may be built at the rear of the
Alhambra hotel, Ithaca, N. Y.
A man who recently annoyed a girl In
the Lyndhurst moving picture theater,
Rochester, was fined $90.
Manager Michaels of the Academy the-
ater, Buffalo, recently stationed men in
the uniforms of German soldiers at the
front of his house. A machine gun of the
latest type was also shown. The purpose
was to advertise the moving pictures,
"The German Side of the War."
NEW YORK MIDSTATE LETTER.
By E. O. Weinberg, Troy Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
Cohoes Opera House Items.
COHOES, N. Y.— On Friday, Dec. 10, the
manager of the Cohoes Opera house,
Mr. D. Core, gave a private showing of
"Damaged Goods" to forty representative
citizens, included among whom were sev-
eral ministers and city officials.
Cohoes Opera house starts Triangle serv-
ice Monday, Dec. 20.
Pathe Office in Albany.
Mr. Fred Flarity, manager of Pathe
Syracuse office, has been In Albany several
times looking for a location to open a
large branch for Pathe.
Troy Items.
"The Battle Cry of Peace" Is playing a
return engagement in Troy and Albany
at Proctor's theaters. The return engage-
ment Is for six days In each Instance.
Mr. Frank Barhydt has taken over the
Glen theater, Troy, N. Y., and he Intends
soon to open Bolton Hall as an ice skating
rink.
It is rumored that Mr. H. Hellraan Is
about to open another picture theater.
Several scenes In "Inspiration" were or-
dered cut by the chief of police In Albany,
N. Y., when recently put on by the Clinton
Square theater.
Pathe Is busy screening and booking
"The Red Circle," although many houses
seem to fight shy on serials.
Subpoenas in New Jersey
In Jersey City, Moving Picture Interests' Association Continues Its Fight Against
Ridiculous Blue Laws — Many Summons Sworn Out Against Those Who Did
Business on Sabbath — Film Men Also Arrested.
By Jacob J. Kalter, Newark Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
T ERSEY CITY, N. J. — The Moving Pic-
J ture Interests' Association, of this
city, continuing its campaign to arouse
public sentiment against the observance
of the old "New Jersey blue laws," caused
Clerk Markley, of the First Criminal
Court, to swear out no less than 139 sub-
poenas against as many alleged violators
of the vice and immorality act who did
business Sunday, Dec. 12. By request of
Counsellor Fred C. Henn the subpoenaed
ones will not be called until after the
holiday season.
Only two moving picture managers
opened their houses and were promptly
arrested. Harry Schlesinger, manager of
the Orpheum theater, at the Five Corners,
and his operator, John Fels, were arrest-
ed and bailed out by August Kost. The
other place opened was the Nickelette, at
131 Brunswick street, under the manage-
ment of Louis Calitri. Mr. Calitrl, to-
gether with his operator, Aaron Lowen-
thal, was also arrested.
At Long Branch an all night continu-
ous prayer for divine aid in the fight to
close the picture shows on Sundays was
held in the First Baptist Church, under
the leadership of Rev. Charles F. McKoy.
Picture shows have been held every Sun-
day evening since last June.
EXIT NOTICES.
The Fire Board of Newark adopted the
suggestion of Commissioner Hubert F.
Hahn that managers of theaters be asked
to insert in a conspicuous place in the
regular program the following notice:
IMPORTANT!
Pick out the exit nearest to your seat
now. In case of emergency walk to this
exit; do not run.
MUTUAL HAS GOOD BUSINESS.
To the representative of the MOVING
PICTURE WORLD, Manager Lynn S.
Card, of the Newark branch of the Mutual
exchange, made the following statement
Wednesday: "We have done more busi-
ness during the week ending Dec. 18, than
during any other week since we have been
established at our new office, 25 Bran-
ford place Furthermore, we expect a
continuation of this excellent condition
for several more weeks to come."
Frank L. Doyle, who covers Hudson
County as roadman for the Mutual ex-
change, reports good bookings for Mu-
tual's latest serial, "The Girl and the
Game."
ROYAL SECURES ALCO RIGHTS.
Leo Singer, manager of the Royal ex-
change, at 288 Market street, has secured
the exclusive New Jersey rights to the
productions of the Alco Features. The
contract whereby Singer obtains the sole
agency of this state goes Into effect Jan. 1.
PATHE'S COLORED PICTURE.
Manager Albert Reinlieb, of the Pathe
branch, told the WORLD correspondent
last week that the "Beloved Vagabond,"
Pathe's wonderful picture in colors, will
be shown at the Paramount theater.
Broad and Hill streets, Newark, beginning
Dec. 27. Mr, Reinlieb invites the exhibi-
tors of New Jersey to view the picture
while It is shown here.
NEW CRAWFORD THEATER
The Crawford theater, Broad and Orange
streets; Newark, filed articles of incor-
poration Wednesday at the office of the
county clerk. The capital stock is $100,-
000. and the purpose given is to operate
a moving picture theater. John G. Craw-
ford is mentioned as registered agent.
The Crawford theater was erected several
months ago and has been operated as a
motion picture place since its erection.
OPERATORS' BALL SOON.
Newark Local, 244, I. A. T. S. E., com-
posed of moving picture operators, wIU
hold its second annual ball at Kreuger's
Auditorium, on Feb. 4. It is expected that
many notables will attend. Last year's
affair was a decided success, and it Is
confidently predicted by those in charge
that this coming affair will greatly sur-
pass its predecessor.
PARK PLACE SHOWS PICTURES.
Beginning Christmas the showhouse on
Park place used for several years by P.
F. Proctor, and quite recently by the
Forsberg stock company, will revert to
the Proctor interests, and pictures of the
war will be the initial attraction. The
pictures entitled "Germany on the Firing
Line" are the authorized German stall
pictures.
NEW JERSEY CITY THEATER.
The National Theater company has filed
a contract at the office of County Clerk
John J. McGovern, In Jersey City, for the
erection of a new theater at a cost ap-
proximating $55,000. The theater wiU be
located on Central avenue and it will ex-
tend through to Bleecker street.
WURLITZER NEWARK OFFICE.
The Rudolph Wurlitzer company, man-
ufacturers of theater orchestras, have ap-
pointed Edwin A. Rambonnet Newark dis-
trict manager. Mr. Rambonnet was for-
merly manager of the SomervlUe theater,
Somerville, N. J., and also at one time
managed the Fox theater and Loew the-
ater, both of New York. Mr. Rambonnet
has been exceedingly successful In the
short time that he has been here. He in-
formed the Newark correspondent of the
MOVING PICTURE WORLD that within
two weeks he had installed theater organs
at the Park theater, 191 Bloomfield ave-
nue; Walnut theater, 214-216 Walnut
street, and the Victoria theater, all in
Newark.
Court Announces Contracts.
Manager Myers, who has recently ac-
quired the Court theater. Market and High
streets. Newark, announced that although
the policy of the house will be not to bind
Itself to any one producer, the contracts
for features have been closed with the
V-L-S-E, and with the Pathe exchange.
Mr. Myers also contemplates contracts
with the larger producing companies.
Changes to Pictures.
The Bon Ton theater, Newark avenue,
Jersey City, under the management of
Edward Cadugan, has discontinued vaude-
ville and In the future will be devoted to
high class film productions.
More War Pictures.
The German battlefield pictures taken
by Edwin F. Weigle, staff photographer
of the Chicago Tribune, were presented
at the Newark theater last week to large
audiences. One-half the proceeds was do-
nated to the Blind and Crippled Soldiers'
Fund. Altogether Newark has been treat-
ed to some excellent war films.
Manager Myers, of the Court theater.
Market and High streets, Newark, an-
nounces that he will be the first exhibi-
tor in Newark to show the new Universal
serial "Graft," which started In his the-
ater Thursday, Dec. 16.
108
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Theaters in Reading, Pa.
City Has Twenty Picture Theaters of Which It May Well Be Proud — Fine Organs,
Good Music and the Best of Films — Inspectors Find Sanitary Conditions Excel-
lent— List of Houses.
Special to Moving Picture World from Philadelphia News Service.
READING, PA., boasts of having twenty
motion picture theaters scattered
throughout its confines. These theaters
are of the most modern type, are equipped
with the latest paraphernalia for the pres-
entation of the pictures. A large percent-
age of these establishments are equipped
with mammoth organs which, with vari-
ous musical attachments, tend to make
the exhibition realistic to an extreme.
Many lovers of good music are patrons of
the moving picture theaters.
The theaters are subject to inspection
by the city health authorities and it is
pleasing to note that the sanitary condi-
tions and the ventilation systems are
numbered among the best in the country.
The majority of playhouses are managed
by experienced moving picture exhibitors
and this fact alone has caused the busi-
ness to become one of Reading's foremost
enterprises. Following is a list of the
moving picture theaters, their location
and those in charge:
Cosy, 724 Mulberry street, C. L. Snyder.
Empire, 739 Penn street, Carr & Schad.
Family, 831 Walnut street, A. Miller.
Gem, Tenth and Spring streets, Julius
G. Hansen.
Laurel, 640 Laurel street, Mrs. H. A.
Ernst.
Lyric, 810 Penn street. Frank D. Hill.
Majestic, 108 Oley street, George W.
Bennethum.
Palace, 734 Penn street, Cornelius G.
Keeney.
Penn, Penn avenue, West Reading, G. N.
Relft.
Pictureland, 645 Penn street, George W.
Bennethum.
Princess, 819 Penn street, Carr & Schad.
Prex, Cotton and 17V4 streets, F. A.
Gould.
Royal, Spring and Church streets, C. U.
Gery.
San Toy, Front and Green streets, Benn
H. Zerr.
Savoy, Tenth and Greenwich streets,
Leroy B. Reinert.
Schuylkill Avenue, 649 Schuylkill ave-
nue. Benn H. Zerr.
Star, 134 S. Tenth street, L. C. Bright.
Victor, 748 Penn street, Carr & Schad.
Victoria, 1645 Moss street, Charles Graul.
•Queen, Eleventh and Elm streets, Wit-
man and King.
THEATER SOLD AT AUCTION.
The Empire theater, of Philadelphia,
formerly the Park, located at the north-
east corner of Broad street and Fairmount
avenue, was recently sold at public auc-
tion by S. T. Freeman & Co. for $39,000,
subject to a mortgage of $100,030 bearing
interest at 5 4-10 per cent., due August
next. It is believed to have been pur-
chased for John Wanamaker, although Mr.
W. L. Nevin, Wanamaker's real estate
agent, would neither deny nor affirm the
rumor. The property has a frontage on
Broad street of 91 feet 7 inches, 13 feet 3
inches on Fairmount avenue and 52 feet
11 inches on Olive street,
MUST KEEP AISLES FREE.
Director La Barre, of the Department
of Public Safety, of Trenton, N. J., has
recently Instructed Chief Bennett of the
fire department to notify the proprietors
of moving picture theaters in that vicin-
ity to keep the aisles in their theaters
open at all times. Violations of this no-
tice will likely cause the suspension of
the license of the theater in question. For
some time past Director La Barre has had
firemen stationed in all public places of
amusement in order to safeguard the lives
of the public who attend such perform-
ances. This is a very good idea and has
met with the approval of the exhibitors
of Trenton.
THE THEATERS COMPANY.
The Theaters company was recently in-
corporated under the laws of the State of
Delaware for the purpose of conducting
places of amusement of all descriptions.
The new concern has been capitalized for
$600,000, Herbert E. Latter, Norman P.
Coffin, Wilmington, Del., and Clement M.
Egner, of Elkton, Md., being the principal
incorporators.
"The Nation's Peril."
"The Nation's Peril," a Lubin five-reel
plea for preparedness, was recently given
its first showing in the auditorium of the
Curtis building for the entertainment of
the employees of the Curtis Publishing
Company and their friends. The presen-
tation was given under the auspices of
the Curtis Club. The photoplay deals prin-
cipally with the question of armament,
although an interesting romance runs
throughout the story.
Arthur Johnson in Accident.
Arthur Johnson, of 1711 Spring Garden
street, one of the most popular moving
picture actors in the country, was recent-
ly given a severe shaking-up when his
automobile was struck by a trolley car at
12th and Market street. One of the rear
wheels was torn from the machine and
Mr. Johnson narrowly escaped flying
through the air and receiving severe in-
juries. He was taken to his home in a
taxicab.
Business Notes and Theater Changes.
Prank Groat, of Athens, Pa., recently
announced that he has sold his complete
moving picture outfit, one of the best in
the state, to the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, of Elmira, N. Y. According to
Mr. Groat it is the intention of those in
authority at the church to use films in
connection with all services.
The Palace theater. Main and Mill
streets, Norristown, Pa., have contracted
for the exclusive showing of Triangle
pictures in that city. Commencing Mon-
day last the exhibition of these photo-
plays has continued with great success
and the people of Norristown are unani-
mous in their approval of these first class
films.
The moving picture theater and two-
story store and dwelling at the southwest
corner of Fifty-first and Aspen streets,
Philadelphia, was conveyed by Robert J.
Behney to Edward D. Chaninel subject to
a mortgage of $25,000. The lot is 126 by
63 feet, and is assessed at $22,000.
WASHINGTON EXCHANGEMEN
STARTLED BY HUGHES BILL.
Call Upon National Exhibitors to Begin
Campaign.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
'pHE members of the National Ex-
changemen's Association were surprised
when, during the meeting held in the of-
fices of the Metro exchange, the announce-
ment was made that Congressman Dudley
M. Hughes, of Georgia, had reintroduced
his bill in the House of Representatives
providing for the censorship of motion
pictures.
All of the exchangemen present voiced
their views on the subject and it was the
unanimous opinion that this was the most
drastic pieces of legislation that the film
business has ever had to face. It was felt
that the local organization was not situa-
ated so as to combat the measure, even
though located in Washington, but it was
the sense of the meeting that it go on
record as opposed to the bill and to lend
all co-operation possible in a movement
looking to its defeat.
Bach of the provisions of the bill was
gone over very carefully and it was de-
clared that if enacted into law it would
prove a heavy blow to the film business.
Practically every line of it was the sub-
ject of severe criticism.
The secretary of the association was
instructed to secure additional copies of
the bill and to notify various other ex-
changement throughout the country of
the pending legislation.
As has been repeatedly suggested In the
MOVING PICTURE WORLD, it was con-
sidered that it would be a good plan for
all the exhibitors in the country to se-
cure slides and exhibit them in their re-
spective theaters in a campaign to make
known to the people at large what cen-
sorship really means. The members were
informed that certain members of Con-
gress had expressed their intention of
supporting the bill with a view to secur-
ing its passage at this session.
HY-ART MASTERPLAYS COMPANY
A. S. Hyman, who last week resigned
from the position of manager of the local
branch office of the General Film Com- ,
pany, has formed the Hy-Art Masterplays
Company, and is opening offices at 1311
H street, northwest. Associated with him
will be John Payette and Miss E. M. Gib-
ney. Others who are to be connected with
the newly-formed company are J. Eise-
man, E. A. Sherwood, L. H. Berg and
Will Mack. With the exception of the
two latter, all of those named come from
the offices of the General Film Company.
John Payette is one of the most popular
of the young film men in this territory.
He is generally well liked and is of the
type of man upon whose word one can
always depend. He has seen service on
both sides of the fence, for before becom-
ing assistant manager
of the branch office
here, he was manager
I of the Rhode Island
theater. For a number
of months he was in
charge of the Baltimore
office of the General
I Film Company and upon
the coming of Mr. Hy-
man he was recalled to
Washington to assist
the latter.
J. J. Payette. J. Eiseman was as-
sistant to Mr. Payette.
Mr. Sherwood came to Washington from
the New York office some time ago to act
as assistant booker. Miss E. M. Gibney
was the private stenographer of Mr. Hy-
man and she goes with the new company
to serve as Its secretary and to assume
charge of the office, for all of the male
members of the force will be on the road
the greater part of the time.
Mr. Berg was formerly associated with
a New York film concern as traveling rep-
resentative, while Mr. Mack was on the
road much of the time with big produc-
tions. These two and Mr. Hyman are each
to take out a copy of the film, "The Bat-
tle Cry of Peace," the others named play-
ing the houses. The new concern expects
to add other large productions which they
will carry through Virginia, West Vir-
ginia. North and South Carolina and
Florida.
THE GRAND AT MORGANTOWN.
MORGANTOWN, VIRGINIA. — H. A.
Christy has just completed the remodel-
ing of the Grand theater in Morgantown,
Va. Artisans had been busily at work
January 1, 1916
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109
for four weeks and the result is that the
theater is now most attractive. The walls
have been tinted a deep red, while the
proscenium arch is finished In old ivory,
blending into the cream tinted ceiling and
making a contrast delightful and restful
to the eye. The lobby is also tinted red
to match the interior of the auditorium.
Eetlring rooms have been installed for
the convenience of both men and women
■ patrons, and other conveniences are being
provided.
It was early in the year 1906 that Mr.
Christy realized the coming value of mo-
tion pictures and caused the Grand to be
changed over from a legitimate to a mo-
tion picture theater. His was the first
moving picture theater in the State of
West Virginia, and he has run pictures
continuously throughout the intervening
years.
During his ten years as an exhibitor,
Mr. Christy has won the friendship of the
people to the extent that he was forced to
enlarge the seating capacity of the Grand.
He is always on the Job looking for op-
portunities to make his house more at-
tractive and Inviting to the people of
Morgantown. The music Is of the best.
A Live Screen Club Now
Pittsburgh Screen Club to Have Pleasant Quarters— Shown by Generous Subscrip-
tions Towards New Rooms and Their Furnishing — Special Committee Has
Gathered $450 — Probable Site— Other Committees.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
PITTSBURGH, PA.— Messrs. Lande, Aron-
son and Hanna, the special committee
NEW VIRGINIA HOUSES.
There Is considerable building activity
throughout the state at the present time
and quite a large number of new motion
picture houses are Included. In Hunting-
ton, the Rltter-Vickers estate will erect
a three-story brick, terra cotta and rein-
forced concrete store and motion picture
theater and apartment building which It
Is estimated will cost about $75,000. The
Princess Theater Company has started the
construction of a one-story brick theater
to cost $25,000, and other cities will soon
come Into the limelight by reason of
claiming ownership of many handsome
theater properties.
appointed by the Pittsburgh Screen Club
at the last meeting to solicit funds to ac-
quire and fit up clubrooms, report that
they made a brief canvas last week with
excellent success. Subscriptions aggre-
gating over $450 have been received and
many of the film and supply men are yet
to be seen.
The officers of the Screen Club held a
meeting last Tuesday evening, Dec. 21,
in the office of the Cameraphone theater.
At this meeting the committee on finance
was Instructed to secure all the money
subscribed at once.
M. Feitler suggested that the headquar-
ters for the club be secured in the Cam-
eraphone building, Fifth avenue, and Ira
Aronson stated that he would fit up Room
406 in elegant shape for the club. Messrs.
Levison. Aronson and Feitler were ap-
pointed a committee on furniture and fur-
nishings. It Is expected that the new
quarters will be ready for occupancy by
the first of the year.
Al. W. Cross and Leo F. Levison were
appointed a committee on publicity.
Messrs. Alnsworth, Peltier and Gibbons
were appointed a committee on ball and
music.
E. A. Loudette Resigns.
Ashville, N. C. — E. A. Loudette, who has
been manager of the Strand theater. In
Asheville, ever since the initial opening
of that house, has resigned from that po-
sition and will soon form other connec-
tions. Mr. Loudette has had a wide ex-
perience In the motion picture business
and is quite well known in this section.
GENERAL FILM'S NEW HOME.
The General Film Company has moved
from Its old location on Fourth avenue
to its new building at 119 and 121 Ninth
street, Pittsburgh. The General Film
Company's new home Is a cement build-
ing, 37x140 feet, four stories and Is sec-
ond only to this company's exchange in
Boston. The first floor is being used for
office rooms, the second as film rooms, the
third for the poster department and the
last as a slide making department, where
the slides will be made for all General
Film Company's offices In the United
States and Canada. The basement Is to be
fitted up as a projection room.
Pathe Exchange Moves.
. The Pathe exchange, which was recent-
ly established In Charlotte, N. C, in the
Latta Arcade on South Tryon street, has
been removed to the building at 6-8-10
South Graham street.
H. & B. FILM RENTAL STARTS.
The latest addition to the list of film
exchanges in Pittsburgh is the H. & B.
Film Rental Company, which is already
in operation at 441 Market street, with
General Theater Inspection in Pittsburgh
City Police Department Makes a Thorough Investigation of Moving Picture Houses
— Finds No Firetraps — Most Theaters Are Commended.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
PITTSBURGH, PA, — A great amount of
discussion has been caused through-
out the Pittsburgh motion picture trade
by the rigid inspection of downtown mo-
tion picture houses and theaters started
recently by Special Policeman Charles
Freeborn and Albert Marmot, under In-
struction of Police Superintendent W. N.
Matthews, to ascertain it they would be
safe in case of fire during a performance.
The move was made following complaints
that so-called fireproof amusement houses
are really Are traps and that loss of life
Incident to fire and panic might be ap-
palling should a big fire break out sud-
denly In any of the places.
The claim that several amusement
houses were fire traps has not been sus-
tained, although Policeman Freeborn In-
timated that conditions In one or two
places should be Improved. The Investi-
gators found ample fire escapes and suf-
ficient exits to empty the places in a few
minutes, even If they were crowded to
their capacity. Abundance of fire-fighting
apparatus was noted and the inspectors
were told that trained fire-fighting forces
in all of the theaters were well estab-
lished. It also was noted that fire drills
among employes of every theater down-
town are held weekly and that the em-
ployees are as efficient as city firemen.
For the benefit of the inspectors, employ-
ees In several places held fire drills and
astonished them with the alacrity with
which they attached hose nozzles, placed
chemical apparatus and took their sta-
tions for any emergency that might arise.
In some of these places more exits will
be recommended. The protection around
the projecting machines was found to be
Inadequate In some cases and that the
public is not given sufficient protection
in case of burning film. To avoid death
and injury from such a course and to
prevent a possible panic, it Is possible
that the inspectors will recommend that
the film machinery, lights and reels be
surrounded with a fireproof concrete en-
closure that would prevent flame or smoke
from attracting or reaching any part of
an audience.
William C. Pearce, a well-known Pitts-
burgh man, as manager. At present they
have about 63 features on hand, consisting
of subjects ranging from two to six reels,
including "Paul Rainey's .■Vfrican Hunt."
A number of Charlie Chaplin comedies are
included in this list.
HAZELWOOD HOUSE OPENS.
Smith's new photoplay theater was
opened to the public in the Hazelwood
section of Pittsburgh Saturday night, De-
cember 11, with a tremendous business.
The house is double Its former size and
now has a seating capacity of 600. A new
Smith electric pipe organ provided the
music and It proved a great attraction.
The opening attraction was Fox's "The
New Governor."
DAVID SIMON OPENS BRANCHES.
David Simon, manager of the Universal
Moving Picture Tickets, with offices in
the Jenkins Arcade, Pittsburgh, was in
Cincinnati last week and while there he
established a branch office to take care of
the Southern Ohio trade. He also made
arrangements with the Cincinnati Star to
give the stamps. A branch has also been
established in Columbus and Mr. Simon
states that a third branch will be estab-
lished In Ohio the 1st of January. This
office will be started in Cleveland. Mr.
Simon reports that the stamps are going
good In Western Pennsylvania.
The Hudson Feature Film Exchange of
Pittsburgh has received the new series of
war pictures, prepared under the direc-
tion of the New York Staats Zeitung, and
giving both sides of the European war.
These scenes are said to be authentic.
The Hudson will book them In Western
Pennsylvania and Ohio territories.
Remodeling Cameraphone at Sharpsburg
Francis A. Mackert, manager of the
Cameraphone, Sharpsburg, Pa., states that
the remodeling and enlarging of this
house is quite completed and that the
opening night was held on Friday, Dec.
10. The Hudson Feature Film company's
"After the Ball" had been selected as the
opening attraction. This house now has
a seating capacity of 1,000, almost double
its former capacity. The stage has been
removed and the front has been remodeled
and will be studded with 600 electric
bulbs and will present a pleasing ap-
pearance. A ladles' and entlemen's re-
tiring room will also be put in. A Smith
electric pipe organ costing $4,500 will be
installed and a new screen will be put In.
Will Build New House at Once.
The Department of Building Inspection
ordered the Shiloh theater on Mount
Washington, Pittsburgh, Pa., closed last
week on account of non-conformity with
the present building restrictions. Henry
Polk, the owner, was not satisfied with
the Judgment taken in the matter, and on
the grounds that the house had been op-
erated for many years, took the matter
into court, but lost out. The house will
not be opened again for moving picture
purposes.
Mr. Polk stated that as a result of the
action a new house "will go up in record-
breaking time. He has had plans prepared
for a new theater to be erected on the lot
adjoining the old house and work has al-
ready been commenced on the foundations.
It Is to be one-story affair, with a seating
capacity of 800 and will cost In the neigh-
borhood of $15,000. It Is hoped to have
the building completed and ready for
opening about the 15th of February.
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January 1, 1916
To Aid Ohio Picture Men
Advisory Censor Board May Be Formed in Cleveland — Meeting of Civic Organiza-
tions in League Rooms — Object: A Better Understanding Between Film Men
and Those Who Are Censoriously Inclined.
By J. D. Raridan, Cleveland Corre
CLEVELAND, O. — On Tuesday, Dec. 21,
clergymen, social workers, club women
and representatives of the Ohio Congress
of Mothers, with Cleveland moving pic-
ture men, met to discuss plans for the or-
ganization of an advisory board to co-
operate with the theater owners in rais-
ing the standard of pictures. The pic-
ture men present were members of the
Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Exhibi-
tors' League executive committee and the
meeting was held in the new clubrooms
of the body in the Republic Building.
Censorship, the display of "ilashy" pos-
ters and general conditions affecting mov-
ing picture theaters were discussed, the
visitors expressing the opinion that a
local volunteer censor board might over-
come the defects in the Ohio censorship
law. Both the visitors and the members
of the board agreed that the Ohio censor-
ship law has failed to meet the claims set
up for it.
B. J. Sawyer, president of the league,
who acted as chairman of the meeting, de-
clared that In many instances pictures
passed by the board of censors at Colum-
bus have been so suggestive or lurid that
the theater owners themselves have re-
fused to book them.
What Is Hoped For.
The visitors Informed the committee
that they believed much good could be
accomplished for the community and the
picture business itself be benefited if a
series of "get together" meetings •were
held between social workers and repre-
sentatives of civic organizations. This It
was declared would bring about a better
understanding between the theater own-
ers and those who criticise their methods
of operation.
President Sawyer assured the visitors
that the motion picture men and the or-
ganization he represented were willing
and anxious to adopt any plan which
would improve the picture business. An-
other meeting may be held in the near
future.
According to the members of the execu-
tive board the meeting was called by Miss
Kate Davis, president of the International
People's Aid Association. She failed to
appear at the session, however.
Nine organizations were represented.
Among those who participated in the dis-
cussion were R. B. Colton of the People's
Protective Association; H. P. Henderson
and G. L. Pels, of the Central T. M. C. A.;
Mrs. Alice G. Kirk, of the Woman's Peace
Forum; Miss Genevieve Cline, of the Fed-
eration of Women's Clubs; Miss Charlotte
SchaefCer, of the East End Settlement
House; Miss Mary Rathbone, of the Y. W.
C. A.; Mrs. Herbrook and Mrs. J. K. Par-
ker, Woman's Civic Association; Mrs. E.
B. Haserodt and Mrs. Austin Estabroo'.c,
of the Congress of Mothers; Rev. E. R.
Wright of the Federated Churches; Rev.
Harry N. Dascomb, First Congregational
Church; Rev. Elmer E. Pearce, Broadway
Methodist Church.
spondent of Moving Picture World.
projecting machine will be donated by the
League.
Benjamin Brown, business agent of the
Moving Picture Exhibitors' Operators'
Union, has also agreed to secure the serv-
ices of an operator for each night of the
celebration. Among the operators who
have volunteered for duty are John Noo-
nan and Lawrence Schronfroniek of the
Camperaphone theater, William Bullock
of the Corona theater, R. E. Thompson of
the Strand theater, and J. Shaffer of the
Orpheum theater.
TO HAVE PART IN XMAS FETE.
Exhibitors' League to Furnish Film —
Operators' Union to Help.
The Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League will provide a sub-
stantial part of the nightly free entertain-
ment on the Public Square, which is to a
part of Cleveland's Community Christmas
celebration. Arrangements ^vere comple-
ted by the Community Christmas Commit-
tee through C. A. Megown, special repre-
sentative of the league, by which a pic-
ture show of several reels will be shown
every night of the celebration without ex-
pense to the committee. The films and the
MAX J. MILDNER INSTALLED.
F. C. Aiken, district representative of
the General Film Company with headquar-
ters in Chicago, was in Cleveland last
week to install Max J. Mildner, as man-
ager of the Cleveland office. Mildner, who
has been with the company for several
years was transferred from Pittsburgh.
He Is well known In Cleveland and is ex-
tremely popular with the local exhibitors.
NEW LICENSE BILL DEAD.
The ordinance drafted by Councilman
Edward Mey rs, providing for a license
fee of $25 and upward according to the
capacity of motion picture theaters, is not
expected to be offered in council. Mem-
bers of the committee on law of the
Northeast rn Oho Motion Picture Exhib-
itors' League report that they have suc-
ceeded in getting assurances that the
measure will not be pushed. Members of
this committee are B. J. Sawyer, William
Slimm and LeMott Smith of Alliance.
OHIO ASKS FOR CHARTER.
Fred. J. Herrington, president of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of
America, ^ as in Cleveland last week and
accepted an application for a state char-
ter for an Ohio league from State Presi-
dent Smith, of Alliance, State Vice Presi-
dent Frank Eeverstock, of Mansfield, and
Frank Kenney, vice president representing
Ohio in the national body.
Several Cleveland exhibitors are plan-
ning to be in Chicago January 6 and 7
-When the executive board of the national
body meets..
THEATERS CHANGE HANDS.
Six moving picture theaters, all outside
the downtown section, changed hands In
Cleveland during the past week. The
deals were handled through Morton and
Siutton, real estate agents.
The Addison theater at 6418 St. Claire
avenue, is now the property of Paul Pis-
ker, who also purchased the Liberty thea-
ter, a West Side house at 3711 Fulton road.
Two other theaters were acquired by
new owners In deals for real estate. The
Enjoy U theater, 7700 Lake avenue, was
taken over by J. F. Johnson in exchange
for a farm at Chardon which William Car-
son the former owner of the Enjoy U, will
occupy as his home. The new Colonial
theater, Superior avenue and B. 57th
street, was taken in trade for other prop-
erty by M. F. Abrams.
Other deals were the purchase by Hen-
ry Miller and wife, of the Nemo theater,
Detroit avenue and W. S4th street, and the
acquiring of the Eagle theater, 4609 Den-
ison avenue by Aaron Katz.
BUYS UNFINISHED THEATER.
G. T. Sharp, who has been prominent in
the picture theater business In Cleveland
for ten years, will take over a new 900
seat theater soon to be built on the north-
east corner of Prame avenue and W. 25th
street. The property was sold this week
through the offices of the Joseph Laronge
Company by A. F. Hummel, secretary of
the Pearl Street Savings & Trust Com-
pany.
The new building Is to be a brick, steel
and concrete structure, four stories high,
to contain the theater and four stores on
the ground floor with office suites on the
upper floors.
Another new house to seat 400, Is near-
ing completion on Lexington avenue near
E. 63d street. It is to be known as the
Ball Park theater and will be operated by
A. Silberberg. The house will be open
next month.
SOPHIE MUELLER SAVES CROWD.
A nineteen year old girl, Miss Sophie
Mueller, ticket seller in her father's the-
ater, the Columbia, 6241 Broadway, stop-
ped a stampede among the audience Tues-
day night, when fire broke out while the
house was crowded. Many persons in the
house had started on a rush for the exits
when Miss Mueller stepped inside.
"Single file, please, there is no danger,"
she cried. Her calmness stopped the rush
and several men in the audience joined
her In assuring the crowd there w^as no
danger. The house was cleared In a few
moments, the audience filing out in an or-
derly manner.
The fire was confined to the operator's
booth. Films valued at $400 were de-
stroyed.
French War Films Here.
Cleveland picture theater audiences will
have an opportunity to see the Allies'
side of the European war next week for
commencing Monday, December 27, the
official French government war pictures
will be presented at the Duchess theater.
The films cover the historic events In
France since the great German drive on
Paris. The pictures were loaned by the
French government. Part of the proceeds
of the exhibition go to the French Red
Cross Society.
Cleveland Theater Notes.
The Duchess theater, Euclid avenue,
near East 55th street, has returned to
motion pictures after nearly two months
as a stock company house. The Lee
Amusement company, which operates the
Duchess, will book Universal film fea-
tures, with added musical attractions on
the program.
Because of continued great crowds at
the Metropolitan theater last week to wit-
ness the supposedly last week of "The
Battle Cry of Peace," the film has been
continued again this week, with Sunday,
Tuesday and Saturday matinees.
"The Unknown," the film adaptation of
"The Red Mirage," by I. A. R. Wylle, Is
the attraction at the Knickerbocker the-
ater the first half of this week.
LYNCHBURG, VA., NEWS LETTER.
By Julian T. Baber, Lynchburg Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
LYNCHBURG, VA.— The Trenton thea-
ter has been devoting Saturday of
each week for the past thirty days for the
little folks by presenting a special chil-
dren's matinee with appropriate pictures
to suit the kiddies, at a reduction in the
price of admission, five cents being
charged for the younger patrons.
Manager Goebel of the Gayety theater,
who recently assumed charge of this
house, coming to Lynchburg from Bristol,
where he has been in the picture business
for several years, is clinging fast to the
"5 cent admission" rule which has ob-
tained at the Gayety for a long time. He
is offering an excellent program and is
playing to good business.
"Virginia," a four-part feature made by
the Roanoke Film Company, with import-
ant scenes made in the principal Virginia
cities, was shown at the Academy of
Music on December 14 and 15 by Robert
D. Foot, under whose direction the pic-
ture was made.
January 1, 1916
ATLANTA COUNCIL GOING SLOW.
Give More Time to Discussion With Ex-
change Men on New Law.
By A. M. Beatty, Atlanta Correspondent
of Moving- Picture World.
ATLANTA, GA.— Regulation and restric-
tion ot motion picture film supply
houses, inaugurated by the city council
following a fire several months ago, was
again delayed when the special committee
appointed for the purpose was continued
and given more time. Chairman Arville H.
Hall, reported several meetings with the
film exchange people. It was shown that
the latter strongly objected to the pro-
posed ordinance as unnecessarily severe
and desired time to submit laws of other
cities with a view to reaching an amic-
able agreement.
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111
C. E. SUTLEFF LEAVES ATLANTA.
C. E. Sutleff, formerly of the Atlanta
office of the V-L.-S-E, has been trans-
ferred to Detroit to take charge of the
sub-branch office in that city. Mr. SutletE
has made an enviable record by his work
in the south and Atlanta friends will miss
liim.
TRIBUNE SELIG BRANCH HERE.
Atlanta gets an important moving pic-
ture interest in the establishment here of
the southern headquarters for the Trlb-
une-Selig weekly service. Supported
Jointly by the Sellg Photoplay company
and the Chicago Tribune, the service will
be devoted to the securing of moving pic-
tures of national interest and importance.
Prom the Atlanta office, in charge of P.
M. Delevan, operators will be sent to
"cover" important happenings in eleven
southern states. The pictures will be used
in the animated weekly to be furnished
for the use of moving picture theaters
throughout the country.
"PEACE" PICTURE EFFECTIVE.
Over a hundred and twenty-five men
have joined different branches of the
military service In Atlanta, since the
"Battle Cry of Peace" has been exhibit-
ing in the city. Major Leahy, of the Fifth
Regiment, is authority for the statement
that nothing outside ot war itself could
have benefited his regiment as much. That
it has awakened a greater interest in
military affairs and has led people to
think about the national defenses. It has
benefitted the Fifth regiment in more
■ways than one, because it has reminded
the public that Atlanta has the only full
city regiment south of Baltimore.
OLD JOHNNIE REBS STIRRED.
The realism of "The Birth of a Nation,"
playing at the Atlanta theater, was en-
hanced almost to a reality Monday after-
noon, when the "rebel yell" arose above
the music of the orchestra, and more than
100 Confederate veterans followed, in
spirit at least, "the little colonel" through
hell before Petersburg, and charged him
down the dim avenue of the night with
the Ku Klux.
The veterans of the Confederate Sol-
diers' Home were the guests of the At-
lanta theater at the matinee performance.
The gray-haired youths ot yesterday oc-
cupied the best seats of the house free,
and their enjoyment ot the picture was
<iuite as much a treat as the picture itself.
Here and there could be heard:
"I took that oath fifty years ago, and I
haven't told anything yet, but somebody
surely told somebody something."
"I ain't saying I was a Ku Klux, be-
cause we were not allowed to tell, but I
saw how the Ku Klux worked."
"I remember the day I went to the
polls and they wouldn't let me — me, a
■white man — vote." .
These and some tears and the "rebel
yell" — a little thin, perhaps, and at times
a little husky, as two score and ten years
ago, but nevertheless the "rebel yell" was
given to help the "little Colonel" flash the
hurnlng cross to his clan.
Triangle in Cincinnati
At the Family Theater, a Downtown House, First Run Triangles Began on Decem-
ber 26 — Will Show a Drama and a Comedy and Will Change Twice a Week —
Admission Is 10 Cents — Manager Libson's Other Houses.
By Kenneth C. Grain, Cincinnati Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CINCINNATI, O. — Much the most in-
teresting development ot the week
in Cincinnati moving picture circles
was the announcement that the Tri-
angle Film Corporation has completed
arrangements whereby its pictures
will be run exclusively in the downtown
section of the Family theater, one of the
trio under the management ot I. Libson.
Beginning with Sunday, Dec. 26, the ar-
rangement went into effect with the
showing ot "The Lily and the Rose" and
"The Great Vacuum Robbery," a Triangle-
Keystone comedy.
Hereafter a program of this nature will
be shown regularly at the Family, with
two changes a week, on Sunday and
Thursday. That is, the Triangle will give
the Family the first run in Cincinnati of
its four releases a week, consisting ot two
five-reel features and two comedies, one
of each for each half of the week.
The new arrangement means a change
from the Family's hitherto unbroken pol-
icy of showing short programs, changed
dally, for five cents, and it now joins the
growing list ot houses showing features
exclusively, at a charge of ten cents tor
admission. Its remarkably favorable lo-
cation, which is quite the best in Cincin-
nati, being on the crowded block between
Fifth and Sixth streets, on Vine, will give
it a great advantage in the matter of
filling its seating capacity regularly, and
should enable the management to prosper
with Triangle releases, even at a high
service charge and a low admission tee.
Manager Libson now has under his
charge in Cincinnati, aside from his out-
side interests, three of the leading mov-
ing picture enterprises of the city, these
being the Stand, which is entitled to head
the list, with the Paramount program;
the Family, with the Triangle program,
and the Walnut, with the Fox produc-
tions. There are probably few men in
the country who can show such an array
of attractions in three separate theaters
in the same city. Both Manager Hite. of
the Triangle, and Mr. Libson, are delight-
ed with the arrangement, and expect great
things of it.
"As good as gold." "As white at
snow." "As fine as silk." Why do
other papers in this field invariably
try to compare with the standard of
the MOVING PICTURE WORLD?
There's a reason.
LYRIC RUNS A PICTURE.
Big Legitimate Theater Sandwiches Film
Between Stage Attractions.
It anybody had ventured to predict,
even a year ago, that one of Cincinnati's
leading "legitimate" theaters would de-
vote nearly a week, in the very heart of
the season, to a photoplay, he would have
risked a bad dent in his reputation as a
prophet; but that is exactly what hap-
pened last week, none the less, when the
Lyric filled in the first five days of the
week, and up to Christmas Day, with the
Lubin production of "The Great Divide,"
under the V-L-S-E brand. Only 10 ceiits
admission was charged for the production
and crowded houses were the rule during
the entire engagement.
The film play was sandwiched in be-
tween two ot the biggest attractions of
the season, the Winter Garden show and
"To-Night's the Night," just as was the
case at the Grand recently, and it may not
be long before picture plays will be regu-
larly seen at the leading theaters, alter-
nating with the spoken drama, judging by
Cincinnati's experience. Ot course this is
common enough in the tank towns, but
when it happens several times in a sea-
son in a city of this size it may be re-
garded as highly significant of the con-
tinued astonishing progress ot moving
pictures. By a rather odd coincidence last
week Mr. Henry Miller, who with Mar-
garet Anglin first starred in "The Great
Divide." was playing just across the street
at the Grand in "Daddy Long Legs."
NEW CINCINNATI EXCHANGE.
The latest film concern to arrange for
quarters in Cincinnati is by no means the
least, being the Greater New York Film
Rental Company, whose recent litigation
with the General Film Company is still
fresh in the memories of the film world.
I. J. Schmertz, of New York, is to handle
the Cincinnati office, according to ar-
rangements now announced. He was in
the city last week and secured quarters
for the company's Cincinnati offices on
the third floor of the building at 412 Vine
street, on the second floor ot which the
offices of the Fox Film Corporation are
located. The two companies are both un-
der the control ol William Fox, but while
of course friendly, they will be conducted
here, as elsewhere, separately. Mr.
Schmertz states that the company he rep-
resents "Will ultimately open offices in
every city of importance in the country.
Just what the effect will be locally ot the
apparently necessary conflict between the
new concern and the local offices ot the
General Film Company is not known, but
will be watched with interest.
COLONIAL ENDS FILM POLICY.
With a farewell return engagement ot
"The Battle Cry of Peace," the great
V-L-S-E "preparedness" picture, the
Colonial theater, of Dayton, O., closed its
career Dec. 26 as a moving picture the-
ater, and started all over again as a the-
ater for the use of musical comedies and
extravaganzas exclusively. For some
months the Colonial has been operated as
a photoplay house, showing only pictures,
but the management feels that the plan
has not been a success, and decided on the
change indicated. No doubt the tact that
a double program has for some time been
offered for a single price of admission
had something to do with the change, as
this meant double expense for service and
only half as many audiences as could be
handled with the usual single bill. Twenty
cents was the maximum charge for "The
Battle Cry ot Peace" on the last engage-
ment, this price being fixed for the or-
chestra and box seats on Sunday and
Christmas Day.
MAY BECOME PICTURE
THEATER.
URBANA, O. — Billy "Single" Clifford,
the famous Urbana actor and theater
owner, is planning, according to a recent
communication, to convert the Clifford
into a fine example of the modern moving
picture house on his return home from the
West, where his company is now playing.
He states that he has gathered a vast
amount of valuable information concern-
ing the adaptation of the theaters origin-
ally intended for spoken productions to
the use of moving pictures, and that he
intends to put this knowledge to good use
in Urbana.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Censorship in Illinois
New Board in Belleville — Lack of Interest in Quincy Causes a No- Quorum Meet-
ing— Bills Outstanding in Evanston Show That Exhibitors Are Slow in Paying
Censor Charges — Interesting Notes from Other Cities.
By Prank H. Madison, Illinois Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
Illinois Changes, Etc.
N Illinois the United Catholic Societies
of Belleville have decided to censor
moving pictures in that city after Janu-
ary 1.
A committee of three appointed by
President William J. Claus virlll investigate
attractions, book and report, from a moral
standpoint. Members of the Catholic soci-
eties will be asked not to patronize these
shows.
Twice has the censorship board in Quin-
cy tried to hold a meeting and failed for
lack of a quorum of three members. One
member said he had to look after his own
business affairs. Apparently the members
have lost interest in the work of censor-
ing.
The city council at Fulton has decided
that moving picture shows may be oper-
ated on Sundays. They have been barred
for two years.
Exhibitors in Evanston do not pay bills
for censoring promptly, it Is reported In
local newspapers. One manager paid $6.10,
but bills outstanding amount to over $150.
The Belasco theater at Quincy invited
colored people to see an advance showing
of "The Nigger," and upon their recom-
mendation cancelled it.
Manager Hatcher of the Photoploy the-
ater at Elmwood has started a Sunday
show discussion in that city by request-
ing permission to operate seven days a
week.
The local censorship ordinance in Alton
Is dead. Only one alderman championed
the measure.
XMAS SPIRIT IN ILLINOIS.
The Star theater at DeKalb entered into
the Christmas spirit by giving 2,500 tickets
to the United Association Municipal Christ-
mas tree. It is planned a birthday party
for December 27 to the children who have
joined the Birthday club of that theater
and a local paper.
The poor in many Illinois cities owe a
part of their Christmas cheer to the gen-
erosity of moving picture exhibitors. Man-
ager Pittenger of the Pittenger Grand at
Centralia, 111., secured some Christmas
films and ran them all day for charity.
No admission was fixed; patrons laid what
they wished on the box office window.
Three matinees for children were given,
the schools being dismissed for the pur-
pose. The feature, "Lola," was shown at
the opera house in Mt. Sterling, 111., for a
similar cause, and the Royal at Litch-
field, 111., helped to finance the municipal
Christmas tree.
10-CENT TRIANGLE SHOWS.
The Gaiety theater at Springfield has re-
duced its admission for the Triangle at-
traction from fifteen cents to ten cents.
NEW INCORPORATIONS.
Certificates of incorporation have been
filed in the office of Secretary of State Ste-
venson at Springfield as follows: The
Exhibitors' Film Exchange of Chicago has
changed its name to the Exhibitors' Her-
ald company.
The Armstrong Amusement Company of
Armstrong has been incorporated with
$1,500 capital stock. The incorporators
are Walter N. Wood, Everett J. Smith,
Henry Radermacher, E. V. Oakwood. Frank
Radermacher and John B. Vannatta.
The Daily Movie News of Chicago
has been incorporated with $200,000 capi-
tal, to manufacture and display moving
picture films. The incorporators are Ed-
ward R. Newman, George S. Pines and
Richard R. Klein.
The Meek Sisters have sold the Prin-
cess theater at Lewistown to Ross Pittman
and L. F. Harn.
John Kinscherff has opened a moving
picture show at Kampsville.
John Hicks, of Davenport, la., has taken
over the Princess theater at Atkinson.
Lloyd Danner has purchased a half in-
terest in the moving picture show at Sum-
mum.
Fire in a business block at Springfield
destroyed the Savoy moving picture thea-
ter on North Sixth street.
The Palace theater has been opened :it
Fifteenth and Laurel streets In Spring-
field.
Construction of a new opera house, 44x
60 feet, has begun at Armstrong, 111.
Glen Bradbury has sold the Majestic
theater at Rochelle, 111., to James McKin-
ley and Richard Sherlock.
John Tesmer, of Michigan City, Ind.,
has purchased the Orpheum theater at
Lena from W. C. McGurk.
Snyder & Belaski have sold the Prin-
cess theater at Lincoln, 111., to Fred Stel-
zer, a member of the firm of Stelzer Bros.,
violin and moving picture machine deal-
ers. •
Johnson & Sittser, who have leased the
town hall at Knoxville, 111., for a moving
picture show, have named it the Apollo
theater.
Clarence Bain, of Rochelle, has pur-
chased a half interest in the Rose thea-
ter at Byron, 111.
J. C. Dailey has opened a moving pic-
ture show in the M. W. A. hall at Joslin,
111.
A new $25,000 moving picture and vaude-
ville theater is projected for Granite City,
111.
D. S. Bryant is erecting an opera house,
seating 400, as Gladstone, III.
A new moving picture theater is to lie
opened at Cissna Park, 111.
A. N. Cole, who sold his interest in the
Grand theater at Rock Falls to August
Johnson, has turned over the management
of the Lyric theater in Rock Falls, 111., to
Wilson McKim.
Forrest Tanner has opened a moving
picture theater at Mahomet, 111.
Stockholders in the new opera house
company, which will erect a $30,000 thea-
ter on the site of the old Lyric alrdome
at Belleville, 111., appointed a building
committee to inspect theaters in St. Louis
and other houses to get Ideas. Construc-
tion will start as soon as the weather
will permit.
Illinois Brevities.
W. A. Peterson, in recent years an ex-
hibitors in Bloomington, Quincy and Gales-
burg, has gone into the garage business
at Bloomington.
Rubens & Thielen, who made films of
an important local football game, present-
ed them to the school after the exhibition
had been finished.
The band at North Henderson has closed
its moving picture show until spring.
C. W. Tinsley, %t Des Moines, la., was
at Kewanee making arrangements to pro-
duce a local photoplay for W. J. West, of
the Majestic and Willard theaters.
Denver Dunn has reopened his moving
picture show at Donnellson, 111.
The demand for information regarding
moving pictures is reflected in the cata-
logue of a public library in a small Illi-
nois city, which lists thirteen informative
volumes on this subject.
Public schools in Monmouth, 111., were
dismissed so the pupils could see the Ly-
man H. Howe pictures at the Pattee.
"Damon and Pythias" was shown at the
Abbey theater In Kirkwood, 111., under th&
auspices of the local Knights of Pythias.
Merchants' matinees were given Monday
and Thursday during the holidays at the
Elite in Waukegan, 111.
At one of its special Saturday morning
shows for children the Strand in Evanston
had an old fashioned Punch and Judy
show and gave every child a Punch and
Judy whistle.
The Princess at Monmouth, 111., has in-
stalled a five-piece orchestra.
Vegetables of any kind were good for
admission at Dreamland, in Kewanee, De-
cember 14. Manager Chris Taylor gave
the proceeds to the poor of the city.
The Bijou at Monmouth has booked th»
Triangle service.
HAUNTED BY DEAD BLUE LAWS-
Power of Advertising Shown in Effect
of Illegal Sunday Closing Order.
Special to Moving Picture World by Mid-
west News Service.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.— Exhibitors In
Grand Rapids, Mich., are among thos&
who have felt the effects of a blue law
crusade. The moving picture houses were
notified not to keep their places open on
Sunday, but ignored the order. However,
business suffered, as the public did not
expect to find the photoplay houses ready
for business. A number of them wero
reported by detectives to the prosecuting
officers.
The theater men based their stand on
the fact that in April, 1906, the city coun-
cil passed a measure closing Sunday thea-
ters. At the November election a refer-
endum vote was had on it and the people,
by a majority vote of 61 plus, decided they
wanted Sunday shows.
The city council at Grand Rapids passed
a resolution favoring an open Sunday and
requesting the police board to recede from
its "blue law" position.
Jacobsen Managing Strand at Lansing.
Some time ago we stated in this letter
that B. T. Hall was managing the Strand
theater in Lansing, Mich., but this is an
error. Walter Jacobson is at the helm In
this new picture house.
Michigan Theaters Change Hands — Re-
openings, Etc.
Paul S. Moon has purchased the Russell
block, in which the Strand theater at Mus-
kegon is located. The theater Is to be re-
modeled and enlarged.
W. H. Yost sold the Happy Hour theater
at Sparta to F. L. Hilton.
The Bellamy theater at Boyne reopened
with the Mutual Masterplcture, "The Ab-
sentee."
The remodeled and redecorated Orpheum
theater at Kalamazoo has been reopened
under the management of P. C. Schram and
P. F. Marquette.
Frank Butler and Roscoe Putnam, of
Davison, have been planning to operate a
moving picture theater at Marshall.
The Delmont theater at, Cheboygan will
be remodeled by Manager Tuttle.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stanton, who pur-
chased the Lyric theater at Flint, plan to
make extensive improvements to the house
next spring.
Raymond Godshalk has taken over the
management of the Rex theater at Three
Rivers.
Alfred Mell, of the Mell Transfer com-
pany, at Niles, has leased the Niles Opera
house from A. Green.
Michigan Brevities.
The Annex theater at Saginaw has a
new policy, charging only five cents ex-
cept on Friday and Sunday, which are
Paramount days.
The Marinette theater at Marinette will
not be used for moving picture shows ex-
cept on Sunday nights. Features "will be
shown at ten cents the rest of the time.
"The Battle Cry of Peace" has been
booked for Powers' theater in Grand Rap-
ids.
January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
113
William Mercen has sold the Princess
theater at Marshall, Mich., to F. J. But-
ler and R. Putnam, of Davison.
John A. Thompson has reopened the
Star theater on Second street, at Nilea,
Mich.
R. J. Crosby has returned to Sturgis,
Mich., to resume the management of the
Crystal theater.
The Butterfly theater at St. Ignace,
Mich., was temporarily closed. Changes
in the management were -reported to be
pending.
Myron Fancher has sold the Maxine the-
ater at Port Huron, Mich., to L. HofEroth,
of the Olympic theater.
J. B. Starker has repurchased the mov-
ing picture theater at Holly, Mich., from
M. B. Peck.
E. H. Saxton will be manager of the
moving picture show at Jonesville, Mich.
WISCONSIN NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
Had It In for One Manager.
LA CROSSE, WIS.— Rev. James E. Wat-
son, pastor of West Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church In La Crosse, caused a
warrant to be Issued for the arrest of F.
J. McWiUiams, a moving picture exhibitor,
charging him with violating the Sunday
closing law. The minister served notice
on McWilllams while the latter was con-
structing his theater, that he would not
allow the house to operate on Sundays.
He is interested in only the one theater,
he says, and is not conducting a general
crusade.
Schools Closed for Anti-Tuberculosis
Film.
Racine schools were closed so that chil-
dren of the city could see "The Power of
the Penny," the film of the Wisconsin
Anti-Tuberculosis association. This pic-
ture was shown at the Grand in Madison
and the Rose in Sheboygan.
Wisconsin Brevities.
The two "Carmens" were in competi-
tion for a day at Madison, Wis. The Ful-
ler had the Lasky film and the Grand
the Fox version.
A local paper in Soldiers' Grove, Wis.,
suggests to Chris Halvorsen, new proprie-
tor of the moving picture theater there,
that Sunday shows be given. "We are of
opinion that a clean moving picture would
help to cultivate a higher moral plane In
our village," it says.
The Lyric theater at Eau Claire, Wis.,
has adopted the slogan, "Now the Para-
mount House."
The Strand theater at Appleton, Wla.,
now charges five cents for all seats at
matinees.
Wisconsin Changes, Etc.
E. R. Barager has purchased the mov-
ing picture theater at Prentice, Wis., from
Manager Swedborg. He will erect a mod-
ern theater building next spring.
The Opera house at Necedah, Wis., was
destroyed by Are.
M. Cairo, of Milwaukee, has been mak-
ing arrangements to open a moving pic-
ture show in the new Opera house at
Carapbellsport, Wis.
Edwin Schliechert, who has opened the
Strand theater at Appleton, Wis., will op-
erate it as a five and ten cent house.
J. Willard Hall, a merchant of Reads-
town, Wis., has opened a new moving
picture theater, 80x90, at that place.
Michael Barry and Michael Abraham
have purchased the building occupied by
the Dome theater on the north side of La
Crosse. They have also purchased the
theater from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Liesen-
feld, and Barry, who has had photoplay
experience in San Francisco and Duluth,
will operate it.
Ira Phillips, of Mineral Point, Wis., has
opened a moving picture show at Cass-
ville. Wis.
Church Shows in Indiana
Indiana Motion Picture Association Calls Attention of State Bureau of Inspection
to Special Privileges in Matter of Exits and Other Matters During Film
Shows in Church Halls — General Discussion.
Special to Moving Picture World from Indiana Trade News Service.
T NDIANAPOLIS, IND.— The Motion Plc-
1 ture Association of Indiana at a recent
meeting in Indianapolis spent a great deal
of time in discussing moving pictures in
churches. As a result of this meeting the
exhibitors agreed that a letter should be
formulated and sent to the Bureau of In-
spection of Indiana asking that bureau to
require churches to comply with the same
laws that apply to theaters if moving
pictures are to be shown in the churches.
None of the churches so far as is known
have provided special exits marked with
red lights, fireproof booths for the mov-
ing picture machines, to keep people out
of the aisles or to do the various other
things that are required to reduce fire
hazard.
At several points in the State, moving
pictures have been introduced as a part
of the church service and the innovation
in every instance has been a popular one.
There has, in some quarters, been criti-
cism of this practice by church people who
feel that it is beneath the dignity of the
church to resort to such methods, but on
the whole, the idea is popular and is ex-
cused on the ground that anything that
will attract people to church is for the
good of the church.
For the most part the programs being
given in churches are of a religious char-
acter, but quite frequently they are purely
for amusement purposes though clean.
Comedy that is not based on exaggera-
tion but runs true to character is being
accepted for church exhibitions.
SHOW XMAS GENEROSITY.
Benefits to help the newspaper Christ-
mas funds were quite the rule at Indian-
apolis houses during Christmas week.
Among the houses who donated a share of
their proceeds were the Palms No. 2, The
Idle Hour, the Oriental, the Talbot, the
Colonial, the Victoria, the Stratford, and
the Family theater.
Big Film for Small Village.
Manager Shanks of the K. G. theater,
Rochester, Indiana, has decided that Roch-
ester will pay the pri^e for a showing of
"The Birth of a Nation," In the K. G. the-
ater. Manager Shanks' daring is being
noticed with considerable Interest by the
small town exhibitors who are anxious to
know whether he can make it pay or not.
Opening of the Peter Pan.
The Peter Pan theater, seating 250, has
been opened at Central avenue and Sev-
enteenth street, Indianapolis. The little
house is as daintily exquisite in Its ap-
pointments as the name "would imply, and
is well adapted to the neighborhood.
Keystone Theater Advertising.
The Keystone theater is spending an
unusual amount of money In advertising
the Triangle service In Indianapolis. Ed-
ward Sourber is the newly elected treas-
urer of Marion county and has an Inter-
est In a prosperous automobile factory in
Indianapolis, aside from his theaters of
which he owns four. He believes in the
liberal use of printers' Ink. On a fifty-
fifty arrangement with the film company
his expenditures are running $600 a month
for advertising alone. The features have
been running only a short time, however,
and it is not to be expected that the ad-
vertising will be continued at Its present
pace after the Introduction has been suc-
cessfully accomplished.
C. E. Naughton, of Walkerton, Ind., has
bought the Lyric theater, Waterloo, Ind.
W, A. Dull Buys Decatur House.
Mrs. Mary Kireher who bought the Rex
theater at Decatur, Indiana, a few days
ago, has sold it to W. A. Dull of Will-
shlre, Ohio. Mr. Dull was formerly in the
grain business at Willshire and after-
wards bought a theater there. The Will-
shire house he will operate himself, and
the Rex will be operated by his son, M. B.
Dull. The Rex "was established several
years ago by John Stark who only recent-
ly disposed of the property to Mrs. Kir-
eher.
Fire Sale of Tickets.
The Palace theater which recently re-
opened In Peru. Indiana, advertised freely
In big space "a fire sale of tickets," six
admissions were sold for twenty-five cents
12 for 50 cents and 25 for $1. The tickets
were transferable and were good until
used.
Business Notes and Personals.
The Moose lodge at Warsaw, Ind., own-
er of the opera house, have been notified
by the state fire marshal that certain
changes will be necessary. The cost is
estimated at $1,500. This means the house
will be out of service for some time.
Manager Robert Hudson of the Palace
theater, Richmond, Ind., announces the
purchase of an $8,000 pipe organ.
V. U. Young, Gary's pioneer picture man,
has gained control of the Twentieth Cen-
tury theater, leasing it from Harry Hall.
Mr. Young now has four picture houses
in Gary, Ind., the Orpheum, the Art, the
Grand and the Twentieth Century.
Manager H. H. Hornbeck of the New
Majestic, Monticello, Ind., has bought a
new Seeburg player from a Lafayette
house.
Manager Meyer of the New Majestic,
Evansville, Ind., has signed a contract for
the Triangle features in Evansville.
Helen Weer, who appeared with John
Barrymore In "Incorrigible Dukane," Is
spending the holidays at her home in An-
derson, Ind.
Wallace Sawyer of the Palace theater,
Bluftton, has sold one of his picture ma-
chines to the Central School at Bluffton.
The school will run educational films.
The New Link theater, Walkerton, Ind.,
has been opened.
The Bell theater, Warsaw, Indiana, has
been rechristened The New Grand the-
ater, and Is running photo plays regularly.
Henry PafE has bought an interest In
the Vaudette theater at Michigan City,
Indiana. Mr. Paft will be associated with
C. J. Coyle in the management of the
Vaudette.
Benefits for the People's Tuberculosis
Sanatorium Association were given by the
following Indianapolis houses: The Ir-
vington. The Fountain Square, The Gar-
rick, ar.d the Tacoma. In all excepting
the firs and last named houses. Lew
Shank, former nayor of Indiana and a
vaudeville headllner appeared as an en-
tertainer. Mr. Shank expects to run for
mayor again.
Harold Jaffe, concert master at the In-
diana University and a violinist of draw-
ing power in Indiana, has Joined the or-
chestra at the Alhambra theater, Indian-
apolis.
The Cort theater, Kokomo, Ind., which
was formerly the Ideal theater has In-
stalled a new 1916 Motlograph picture
machine, also a new silver Fibre screen.
R. A. Cannan has taken over the The-
atorium theater in New Castle, Indiana,
and has placed Ernest Hodgsett in charge.
The Royal theater, Warsaw, Indiana,
has installed a new gold fibre screen.
114
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Hitches in Censorship
Incompetence in Personnel and Slipshod Methods of Kansas Censor Inspectors
Cause Unnecessary Trouble — A Damage Suit in Manhattan, Kansas, and an
Annoying Incident in Arkansas City.
Special to Moving Picture World from Kansas City News Service.
An Incompetent with Power.
KANSAS CITY, MO.^Damage suits
against the censorship officers of
Kansas may grow out of the recent ar-
rest of J. J. Marshall, owner of the Mar-
shall theater at Manhattan, Kan., who
was fined $25 and costs after having ex-
hibited the three-reel Essanay film "De-
spair," on December 6. The arrest and
conviction grew out of a complaint made
by Festus J. Poster, one of the censor in-
spectors, who alleged the film had not
been passed by the Kansas board.
Appeal Board Said to Have Passed It.
The information concerning the film
that has come to Kansas City is that the
picture was shown to W. D. Ross, state
superintendent of schools, and Foster.
They voted against the picture, after
having accepted the exchange man's
check of $6 as the censorship fees. Eight
days later it was shown again, this time
before two of the three members of the
appeal board. They both passed it, but
were unable to make out an approval re-
ceipt because the money already had
been signed for by Ross and Foster
eight days previous.
Why Approval Slip Was Lacking.
However, the daily report of films re-
viewed by the appeal board was made out
by Lew Nathanson, projection operator
for the board, and signed by himself
and Miss Carrie H. Simpson, one of
the inspectors, saying the film had
been approved. With that as a clearance
the picture was released and found its
way to Marshall. Foster then appeared
and had Marshall arrested. It is under-
stood here that Marshall and exchange
men are contemplating action against the
censors on the charge of false arrest.
Censor's Reports Misleading.
The Marshall arrest preceded by a few
days the appearance of a lengthy report
signed by Ross, showing what films had
been viewed and the eliminations or-
dered. One part of the report dealt with
an elimination cut supposedly ordered by
Ross in "The Island of Regeneration," the
Vitagraph film released through the
V-L-S-E office at Kansas City. The pe-
culiar part of the report and one not un-
derstood by Kansas City exchange men is
that any cuts were made. On June 25 the
film was viewed by Ross, who told sev-
eral exchange men that nothing would
be cut from it. The fee receipt of $12 was
signed by Ross, and Foster, his deputy,
on that date, and carries the word "Ap-
proved," but without any mention of an
elimination. The film is now being shown
in Kansas without any changes having
been made. If censor inspectors should
order arrests made because of the annual
report the V-L-S-B representatives will
fight the matter out on the basis that
when once a film is approved it cannot be
rejected.
Woeful Ignorance in Reports.
The censor's report shows a woeful
ignorance of the picture industry among
those in the Topeka office. For instance,
all through the report the Universal
Weekly is mentioned as having been
made by Selig and at another place a
Paramount feature film is given as hav-
ing been released by V-L-S-E. By tabu-
lating the report, which contains all pic-
tures viewed from April 12, when the cen-
sorship began, until October 1, shows that
4.840 reels had gone through the censor's
office and that of all of them only thirty
subjects had been condemned. For this the
exchange men and manufacturers paid the
State of Kansas approximately $12,000,
while the expenses of the office were only
about $2,000.
Kansas City exchange men, in showing
the unfairness of the Kansas censorship,
are relating an occurrence in Arkansas
City, Kan., last week. A. A. Davidson had
booked the 4-reel Kalem picture, "The
Call of the Dance," for exhibition the
night of December 16. Foster, the in-
spector, was in Arkansas City that day
and told Davidson the film could not be
used, as it had not been approved by the
censors. Davidson thus was forced to
close that night as he could get no other
films from Kansas City in time. The next
day he learned the picture had been pass-
ed on December 2. Nobody offered to re-
imburse him for his dark night.
route out of that city, is worth $2,000 in
a moving picture advertising the depart-
ment store owned by Wilfred H. Allen
and Charles H. Bayne, 642 Minnesota ave-
nue. Mrs. Kunz has brought suit for that
amount against the store proprietors, say-
ing her picture was taken while she was
in the store and now is being used in
moving picture films advertising it. She
sat for the films, without her knowledge,
she declares, and is sure $2,OD0 wouldn't
be too small a remuneration for the use of
herself.
LOCAL HOUSES CHANGE HANDS.
Robert King, formerly owner of the
Empress theater at Beatrice, Neb., has
leased the Lyric there and will run big
feature films. The Lyric has a seating
capacity of about 800 and has one of the
best locations in the city.
HENRY B. ALLEN'S ADVERTISING
When Henry B. Allen took over the act-
ive management of the Maze theater,
Twelfth street and Baltimore avenue,
Kansas City, in the business district, he
began running long features and endeav-
ored to hit upon a new newspaper ad-
vertising stunt. He found it. The idea
is that in each of his ads he should make
a personal statement, signed by himself,
and thus taking responsibility for It on
his own shoulders.
The plan was worked out as follows, to
quote from some of his daily ads:
"A good steer — come to the Maze and
see this great 5-act comedy. And ,by the
way, watch this announcement each day.
Big things are in store for the Maze — H.
B. Allen."
AN INTERESTING SUIT.
A court in Kansas City, Kan., is going
to have to decide whether or not the face
of Mrs. Stella Kunz, who lives on a rural
General Film Notes.
George B. Resor and Ray L. Hewitt are
new road salesmen working out of the
Kansas City office of the General Film
Company. Their territories will be Mis-
souri and Kansas.
R. O. Proctor, manager of the Kansas
City office of the General Film Company,
announced last week that several book-
ings already had been made for the Es-
sanay serial, "The Strange Case of Mary
Page," that will be released sometime in
January. Mr. Proctor said that advance
sales foreshadowed the film would be the
biggest serial ever put out in this district.
The General Film Company is pioneer-
ing a new field in the Kansas City dis-
trict by opening a projection room in
which all the releases will be shown to
the exhibitors. The -plans of R. O. Proc-
tor, the Kansas City manager, are that
the releases for one week will be shown
on Tuesday of the proceeding week to all
the exhibitors who care to attend. Then
they will be allowed to book any they
wish. "Of course, if we show them any
poor films they won't book them," Mr.
Proctor laughed. "That will work out In
forcing us to have only the best kind of
pictures."
Kansas City Has All Night House
Idle Hour Is the Only All-Night Picture Theater Between the Great Lakes and the
Rockies — Caters to Night Workers.
K
ANSAS CITY, MO. — The first all-night
picture house between the Great
Lakes and the Rocky Mountains has been
opened here and is operating twenty-one
hours out of the day's twenty-four. The
theater that has adopted the new policy
intermission being utilized by janitors
and sweepers in cleaning up.
Mr. Scoville opened the all-night fea-
ture on the assumption that the three
thousand and more night workers would
patronize his house while waiting for the
owl cars that run only every hour after
1 o'clock in the morning. So far his idea
has proved successful. The first two
nights, Saturday and Sunday, he made
money, but on the third — blue Monday —
he operated at a loss of $1.75. He believes
that within thirty days, when the all-
night feature becomes well known, every
night will show on the right side of the
ledger.
The Idle Hour has close to release date
on Triangle films. It is, of course, em-
ploying three shifts of workers, the last
going on at 11 o'clock at night and work-
ing until 6 o'clock in the morning. The
music at night is confined to a piano.
New House at Columbia, Mo.
The new theater being built in Colum-
bia. Mo., at a cost of $35,000, will be com-
pleted about the middle of March. It will
be situated closer to the state university
buildings than any other show house in
the city.
Idle Hour Theater.
is the Idle Hour, 114 East Twelfth street,
owned by W. D. Scoville. Its hours now
are from 9 o'clock in the morning until 6
o'clock the next morning, -he three hours
The Times theater, Kansas City, Mo.,
has been purchased by .A A. McConnell
from H. R. Ross.
Work has commenced on the new Em-
press theater at Afton, Okla.
F. C. York Is constructing a new thea-
ter at Salina, Kan., that will cost about
$7,500.
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Rather than give you Yuletide greetings
Rather than extend our wishes for a happy and
prosperous New Year
We proclaim the continuance of the best in
photoplay productions.
Furthermore, we consider that giving the
exhibitor
Productions of merit only, — throughout the
coming year
Is a far greater consideration than extending
our best wishes.
ALBERT E. SMITH
J. STUART BLACKTON
VITACRAPH
The best recommendation for
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Features
Is the public attitude toward them.
From our first release,
"The Juggernaut"
Up to and including
"A Price for Folly"
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Features
Have played to maximum crowds
wherever shown
The release for January 3rd is
"Thou Art The Man"
It is a heart-interest,
heart-throbbing drama —
A lesson of goodness, of greatness,
of overcoming evil.
It is a story of a life love —
Laid in the land of parched throats,
of fever, of cholera.
From the pen of George Cameron,
author of "A Million Bid,"
Produced by S. Rankin Drew
Featuring Virginia Pearson
and Joseph Kilgour,
This six-part Blue Ribbon Feature
Will prove to be epoch making.
See this on the screen —
And you will book it.
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This For a Situation!
Imagine Being Arrested and I
Tried for Your Own Murder •
This, in part, is the plot of the BROADWAY STAR FEATURE
"Tried For His Own Murder'^
Released January 8th
Situations of this kind are of the variety that lend
heart-interest to Broadway Star Features and
make them the best three reelers in the world.
Maurice Costello plays the dual role and is sup-
ported by such eminent screen stars as Leah
Baird, Van Dyke Brooke, Harry Fisher and
George Stevens.
THE STORY
Irene Garoder, a blind girl, and her invalid father
arc mountaineers. Ransforc^ on a ahootinc trip,
visits their section. John D'Arcley, a cynic, comes
to the woods and marries Irene. He baa an operation
performed which restores her aight. Her manner
leads him to believe that she lovca Ransford, so
D'Arcley leaves hia wife. On hia way out of the
country, he cornea across the body of a auicide and
exchangea clothes with the man. Irene mouma ber
husband, who is supposed to be the suicide. Ranaford
triea in vain to marry Irene, who later meets D'Arc*
ley, but doea not recognize him. Ranaford discovers
that D'Arcley 'a thumb-print coincidea with the
thumb-print found on the dead man. D'Arcley la
arrested for his own murder. Irene accidentally puts
her hands on D'ArcIey'a face and recoguizea him as
her huaband. She realizes that thia ia the man sha
loves. He is freed.
Stories of this type make
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES
the best three reelers in the world
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STUPENDOUS
"The Battle Cry of Peace" is now being shown
in every city and hamlet in the United States.
The phenomenal run at the Vitagraph Theater, New
York City, where this picture played for twelve weeks
to capacity crowds, has nearly been duplicated in the fol-
io winsr cities:
Chicago, Olympic Theater.
Boston, Majestic Theater.
Philadelphia, Metropolitan Opera House.
San Francisco, Columbia Theater.
Washington, D. C, Strand Theater.
Denver, Colo., Paris Theater.
Salt Lake, Utah, American Theater.
Dallas, Tex., Hippodrome.
Baltimore, Auditorium.
Omaha, Neb., Boyd Theater.
Dayton, Ohio, Colonial.
Cleveland, Ohio, Metropolitan.
Hundreds of other cities have played
The Battle Cry of Peace
By J. STUART BLACKTON
and as an example of its wonderful success we quote the
following office communication from the New York of-
fice of the V-L-S-E:
" The Battle Cry of Peace' ran three weeks at Shea's
Hippodrome, Buffalo. Largest business in the history of
the house. Has asked for indefinite protection with the
idea of running it Sundays at his big vaudeville house.
"Proctor played to capacity ten days in Albany and Troy.
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9ENSATION"
On the third day in Troy, advertised ten o'clock
opening. Crowd was so Iarf« that he was forced
to open the doors at 8:30.
"Played two weeks at Proctor's 23d Street Theater, also
at 125th Street, an unheard of thing for a picture at either
one of these houses. Played one week in Mount Vernon
to capacity business. Broke his house records in Schenec-
tady.
"Is just starting a two weeks' engagement in Rochester
to-morrow. Preliminary showing to the Mayor and other
officials aroused tremendous enthusiasm.
"Is plajring at Academy of Music in Brooklyn to more
than satisfactory business at top prices.
"Upwards of 100 applications from other theaters in
Brooklsm as soon as available. Success in New York ter-
ritory greater than any picture ever released not excepting
'Quo Vadis' or the 'Birth of a Nation.' "
This Call to Arms Against War
By J. STUART BLACKTON
is now being shown in every city and hamlet in the United
States. If you would take advantage of the wave of Pre-
paredness and Patriotism that is overwhelming the coun-
try, book "The Battle Cry of Peace" immediately.
A sufficient number of prints are now on hand in every
V-L-S-E office to take eare of you.
CO <f Amepica::>
REGULAR RELEASES
THE LITTLE TRESPASSER
Comedy-Drama Monday, Jan. Srd
Presenting Jewell Hunt, Harry Fither and James Morrison
HIS WIFE KNEW ABOUT IT
Comody Friday, Jan. Tth
Featuring Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Drew
TRIED FOR HIS OWN MURDER
Drama Saturday, Jan. Sth
An All-Star Cast, Including Maurice Costello, Leah Baird,
Van Dyke Brooke, George Stevens and Harry Fisher
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THE PERSONALLY PICKED PROGRAM
coupled with REGULAR VITAGRAPH releases will
give an exhibitor all that can be desired in the way of
photoplay entertainment.
But we do not ask you to pick our subjects in the dark.
We want you to see them on the screen.
VITAGRAPH— That's all you need to know about a film.
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UCAOT INTEDE^o/Ad kEyTNOTEoV NEWS.
Of all the publications in the world,
those under the control of William Ran-
dolph Hearst handle news from the
HEART-INTEREST side.
This is because of the fact that
HEARST employs the brains of the
newspaper industry.
A NEWS REEL SHOULD CONTAIN
HEART-INTEREST.
The telling of the story should be done
in an interesting manner.
THIS MEANS MEN TRAINED IN
THE PROPER INTERPRETATION
OF NEWS.
For over four years the Hearst organ-
ization has been training news camera
men. These men know news. They
have been experimenting for four years
and have arrived at a state of perfection
that other news weeklies must strive to
meet.
HEARST-VITAGRAPH
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UEADST PUBUCATION IS WOIH<*
ING rOR YOU.
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HEARST CITY EDITORS HAVE THEIR
FINGERS ON THE PULSE OF THE POP-
ULACE.
When a story breaks, the Hearst Publica-
tions get this story and th«
HEARST-VITAGRAPH
cameraman is assigned from the city desk.
We do not depend upon outside sources for
our news.
We accimiulate it, gather it and get it direct.
This is because of the fact that the men be-
hind HEARST-VITAGRAPH are all experts
in their lines.
Every man is a trained news man.
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EITIOENCy IN MonON PICIURES.
The facilities of its enormous plants are such
that the HEARST-VITAGRAPH News Reel
will BEAT ALL OTHERS IN THE FIELD
FROM TWO TO THREE DAYS.
At the gigantic Vitagraph plant the famous
TOM POWERS CARTOONS (animated by
Raoul Borne) are made.
Tom Powers is the man who makes millions
laugh. His little "joys and glooms" will caper
for your audiences.
The Tom Powers cartoons will be an inno'
vation in animated cartoons.
Five hundred newspapers today are using
the great Tom Powers cartoons. Every one
of these newspapers is an advertisement for
your theatre.
VITAGRAPH
PICTORIAL
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THE 9DPENDOU^ VL^.E ODCANIIiJION
WILL DISroiDUTC UCARST'VITACiaiHJ
Every office in the country
will have a sufficient num-
ber of prints to give a great
number of theatres a top
run of this service.
The first release of HEARST-
VITAGRAPH NEWS PIC-
TORIAL will be early in
January.
Wire, write or 'phone the
nearest V-L-S-E exchange.
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January 1, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
115
The Orpheum, Pittsburg, Kan., that was
destroyed by fire recently, will be rebuilt.
Work has commenced on the new Smith
theater at Concordia, Kan. It will be
completed in January.
Georg-e Beach, proprietor of the Lyric,
Concordia, Kan., has leased the new thea-
ter being constructed there. He will oper-
ate both houses.
The Fowler building, Lucas, Kan., Is
being remodeled and will be operated as
a motion picture theater by Lewis O'Brien.
The police had to be called to clear a
way in front of the Maze theater. Twelfth
and Baltimore streets, Kansas City, when
the Fox film, "Sin," featuring Theda Bara,
was shown there December 12. Five thou-
sand persons visited the show house dur-
ing the day. H. B. Allen, manager of the
Maze, has signed a contract to use the
Fox service four days each week.
St. Louis Theaters
World Representative Calls on Many Prosperous Picture Houses Along Franklin
and Easton Avenues— Begins with the Famous and Continues Till He Reaches
the Fairy, Fifty-six Blocks Away.
By A. H. Giebler, St. Louis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
ST. LOUIS AMUSEMENT CO.'S NEW
HOUSE OPENS.
Ritz Theater, 208-210 North Sixth Street,
Begins All Picture Program.
ST. LOUIS, MO.— The Ritz theater, 208-
210 N. Sixth street, opened on Decem-
ber 11th with an all picture bill, under the
management of the St. Louis Amusement
Co., which is composed of several young
business men of the city, and of which
company F. H. Van Craenbroeck Is vice
president and general manager. The Ritz
is very beautifully finished In old ivory,
gold and blue, with a sunken lettered sign
out of which the name Ritz stands out
prominently. On the roof are two blue
and gold pennants with the name of the
house on the field in red. The Interior of
the house is handsomely furnished with
hangings and paintings that are all in
harmony with the color scheme of old
ivory, blue and gold. There are many ex-
Its to the theater, and a good orchestra to
furnish the music. A clock in the middle
one of the three arches over the screen
enables the patrons of the Ritz to know
the correct time all during the perform-
ance, which begins at 11 in the morning
and lasts until 11 at night. The house
seats 1,000, and ten cents admission Is
charged for all seats.
NEW HOUSE ON PESTALOZZI.
A new JIO.OOO motion picture theater
is being erected at 2S41 Pestalozzi street,
which will be opened early in the new
year by John and Samuel Ernie. The
house will seat SOO. and charge five cents
on five days of the week, and on the other
two nights which will be feature nights,
the admission will be ten cents. The
equipment was furnished by the Lears
Theater Supply Co., and was installed in
record breaking time, everything being
ready for business four days after the or-
der was placed.
NO-TENT BILL PASSED.
After September 1, 1917, no more tents
can be erected In St. Louis for the purpose
of exhibiting moving pictures. The bill
to prphlbit tent shows was passed by the
Board of Aldermen, and only requires the
signature of the mayor to become a law,
and in that event, not only will the put-
ting up of tents be prohibited, but all ex-
isting shows of the kind must cease after
that date.
NEW COMMUNITY THEATER.
Plans for a new moving picture theater
and airdome are being drawn up by a
Chicago architect for a company com-
posed of residents in the Cabanne dis-
trict, who want to have a moving picture
theater In their neighborhood. These men
and women have organized a stock com-
pany, and will build the theater on a site
already selected, which has an adjoining
lot to be used as an airdome. The plan is
to have the theater always In readiness
for a cool night or a rainy one, even in
the middle of the summer, so that the pa-
tron will know that he can see a show no
matter how inclement the weather. The
structure will be fireproof.
ST. LOUIS, MO.— Correspondent of
The World made a trip of ex-
ploration out Franklin and Easton ave-
nues the other night. Franklin avenue
started out to be one of the longest busi-
ness streets in the city, but after it had
stretched out for a mile and a half it
turned the Job over to Easton avenue,
which goes stepping right on out for more
than six miles clear into the tall grass of
the county.
No Blues at the Famous.
We began with a call at the Famous,
which Is at 615 Franklin avenue, right in
the heart of the not-th end shopping dis-
trict. Miss Tillie Schwartz manages the
Famous, and is the financial secretary of
the Exhibitors' League of St. Louis.
"How's business?" we asked. "Not so
bad," she replied, "considering the holi-
days." "Not nearly so bad as this time
last year," we supplemented. "No, in-
deed." And this was the story we heard
all along the line. After a few minutes
at the Famous we went over to the Ma-
jestic.
At the Majestic.
The Majestic is the big, fine new place
operated by the McKinley Amusement Co.
under the personal management of A. D.
Pappas, one of the company. The Majes-
tic Is one of the handsomest theaters on
the street, has an elegantly furnished rest
room, is fireproof all the way through,
and Is well patronized. The Majestic was
showing the Pathe Gold Rooster feature,
"At Bay." with Florence Reed, This pic-
ture has created much favorable comment
among exhibitors.
Found Geraldine at the Palace.
After leaving Mr. Pappas we walked to
the Palace just for the exercise, only three
short blocks, where Scherrer Brothers
have been holding forth for the last six or
seven years. The Scherrers are sticklers
for good projection, and their pictures are
as sharp as a knife. The Palace show-
ed Geraldine Farrar In "Carmen" last
week and did nice business with it, and
the manager's report Is that things are
moving along nice and smooth.
Saw Plaikos' Good Audience.
The Marquette, at 18th and Franklin,
was the next stop. There we found Geo.
Plaikos "With a good audience, and full
of pride over the improvements to his the-
ater. The Marquette Is about a year and
a half old, and has had to be enlarged
and rebuilt recently to accommodate the
patrons. Mr. Plaikos voiced the prevail-
ing sentiment, business not alarmingly
good but better than this time last year.
Xmas Greens at Mrs. Snawder's Theater
After the Marquette we did not ..top
until we came to the Criterion, a theater
presided over by a woman, Mrs. Nellie
Sna"wder. She took it over at the death
of her husband an^. has a very neat and
snug little place. She was just through
decorating it with Christmas green, and
much red and gold paper.
Manager Compton's Novel Heater.
The street splits up here, and Easton
Avenue begins. The next stop was at the
Compton theater, where Wm. McDonald
has solved the problem of heating a cold
lobby by building a sheet Iron drum
around the stove. The heat Is stored in
this drum and a big fan forces It out into
the lobby, which is as warm as toast. The
stove heats the theater at the same time.
A Big Neighborhood House.
It was only a hop, step and a jump to
the Novelty, on Grand and Easton. The
Novelty was the first big neighborhood
house in St. Louis to show pictures. It
is a fine place. Six or seven years ago it
was the talk of the town, but of late years
the place has had hard sledding, and has
been operalei" under many managements.
A month ago it was reopened under the
direction of the Koplar Brothers, and when
we eac'ied the place it looked like old
times at the Novelty. The hous- has been
refurnished and brightened, and an ex-
cellent program of big fec^uies put on,
and it looks very much as if the Novelty
had come Into its own again. S. E. Koplar
is the manager, assisted by his brother
Harry, who was at the King's until that
house went over to the Triangle program.
Doll Contest at the Alps.
The next stop was at the Alps. 4066
Easton. The Wagner Brothers manage the
Alps and Gabe Wagner was one of the
earliest film distributors in the middle
west. He was also one of the original
officers and stockholders of the Swanson-
Crawiord Fllr.i Co. The Alps was In the
throes f doll contest. Twenty beaut-
iful dolls were displayed in the box office
windows, and coupons were given to the
children. The best doll will be awarded
to the child having the largest number
of coupons, and so on down the line.
At W. E. Young's Popular House.
After the Alps we stopped in and visited
with Wm. Young, of the Taylor-Easton,
on Taylor and Easton avenues. Mr. Young
is a manager that has put the personal
note in his business to a large degree,
and his theater is one of the most popu-
lar In the neighborhood in consequence.
There is not a man. woman or child that
gets into the Taylor-Easton without a
pleasant greeting from its manager.
At the Euclid.
The Euclid was next on the line. The
Euclid is at 4869 Easton, and is again
under the management of J. J. Macklln,
its owner. Mr. Macklin rented the house
out last year, but has it in his own charge
now. The 12'h episode of "Neal of the
Navy" was on when we arrived and Bes-
sie Learn, with "A Sprig of Shamrock,"
was pleasing the crowd when we left.
At the End of a Long Walk.
We had hoped to go the entire length
of the six-mile street when we started
out. Gerald Wagner, of the Alps, said
we wouldn't get any further than the
Taylor-Easton, but we were one lap
ahead of his prediction when we reached
the Euclid and just to prove that he
didn't know we forged on ahead out to
the Fairy, which Is 56 blocks from down-
town. There we found August Roettger
and his wife emulating the doctor who
"w^asn't afraid to take his own medicine.
The Roettgers were looking at their own
program, seated In chairs Just as if thty
had paid admission. Mr. Roettger Is one
of the most successful picture men In the
business. He has a good house In a good
neighborhood, and his theater is growing
more prosperous year by year. He is a
great believer In serials. "I am giving
them the 'Red Circle,' 'Graft,' 'Stingaree,'
'Helen Holmes.' and will start the 'Mys-
terious Bag" after the first of January," he
said. The Fairy is noted for having the
champion moving picture patron of St.
Louis in the person of Mrs. Barbara Guen-
tert, who has missed but two shows in the
last seven years. Mrs. Guentert was ex-
tensively written up in the local press
last year. There are two other theaters
on the street, but it was closing time and
the Mikado and the Orpheum will have
to go over until another week.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Texas Mutual Sold
Mutual Film Corporation of Tennessee Buys Texas Mutual Organization — New
General Manager for the Southwest Territory Will Be C. A. Clegg — Present
Branch Managers Will Remain — Personal Notes.
By S. A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DALLAS TEXAS. — The business of the
Mutual interests in Texas has under-
gone a very radical change, amounting to
almost an entire reorganization. The per-
sonnel of the Texas district, it is under-
stood, will be practically unchanged, ex-
cept as to additions.
The Mutual Film Corporation of Ten-
nessee, headquarters Memphis, took out a
permit to do business in Texas and pur-
chased the Mutual Film Corporation of
Texas lock, stock and barrel.
C A. Clegg, of the Tennessee corpora-
tion, succeeds J. D. Wheelan as general
manager for the southwest territory. Man-
agers for the branch ofBces will for the
present remain unchanged.
J. R. Mcllheran, formerly of the Picture
Playhouse Film company's Dallas office,
will take charge of the Mutual Masterpic-
tures. D. E. Boswell will take the road
as a special assistant to the manager.
"The Girl and the Game" will be the spe-
cial charge of C. M. Ketterick. On the
mad he will be assisted by E. C. Leeves.
Mr. Clegg is an experienced film man,
having been in the business from the very
start. He was at one time with the Gen-
eral, later being northwest manager for
the Universal.
THEATRICAL CLUB ORGANIZED.
New Dallas Club Has Fifty Charter
Members, Many Picture Men.
The Dallas Theatrical club, of Dallas,
Texas, was organized December 17 with
fifty charter members. Preparations were
at once made for the opening of the
clubrooms, with cafe, buffet and other
modern conveniences. Plans are being
made for a grand housewarming on New
Tear's eve.
The officials expect to have fully 250
members within a short time. Dallas Is
the distributing point of the entire south-
west for the moving picture trade and is
situated in the center of theatrical cir-
cuits for the same territory; therefore, the
club hopes to make Dallas the Mecca for
members of the theatrical profession, as
It now is for the moving picture men. It
is also hoped to make the clubrooms the
social and business meeting place for both
branches of the amusement-supplying in-
terests.
The club has been chartered under the
Theatrical Mechanical Association. Ste-
phen von Puhl, manager of the Majestic
(vaudeville) theater, was elected presi-
flent; "Ned" Depinet, manager of the Con-
solidated Film and Supply company's Dal-
las ofllce, vice-president; Horace Meyers,
.treasurer; Sam Bullman, secretary; E. T.
Peter, Dallas manager of the United Film
Service, sergeant-at-arms; Albert Russell,
David D. Reed (Metro) and Simon Scharn-
insky, trustees.
Waco Wants Sunday Pictiu-es.
An initiative petition is being circulated
in Waco, Texas, asking for an election to
decide the question of Sunday exhibitions
of moving pictures. The sentiment seems
to favor the opening of the houses, but
it will take the election to show whether
It Is strong enough.
An Error.
The Majestic theater, at Marlin, Texas,
is owned by J. C. Chatmas, a recent er-
roneous notice having given the credit to
another. The Majestic is, we understand,
the largest and finest exclusive picture
house in the city.
McKinney, Texas, had an epidemic of
scarlet fever early in December and the
city council requested the picture houses
to close, but later compromised on the
thorough fumigating of all houses each
night. One house reports running a fea-
ture picture to two ten-cent admissions.
At last reports conditions were improving
and were expected soon to reach normal.
Macklyn Arbuckle was in Dallas in "The
New Henrietta" cast December 15-18, and
at the same time the Queen theater was
showing "The Reform Candidate" (Para-
mount), and the screen house made good
use of the big fellow's presence in the
city in advertising. ,
J. D. Wheelan, former Texas manager
for the Mutual, has announced no new
connection, but indications are that he
will hook up with the Paramount.
Charles A. Meade, southwest manager
for V-L-S-E, made a business trip to New
Orleans week of December 13-18', and re-
ports trade conditions there very good.
Mr. Meade insists on the "very."
H. C. Northfleet, of Houston, Texas,
proprietor of the new Globe theater at
that place, has been up looking for holi-
day attractions.
Saul Harris, head of the Gem Amuse-
ment company. Little Rock, Ark., put in
a day looking over holiday specials in
Dallas exchanges.
Charles Kimball, of McKinney, Texas,
proprietor of the Pope theater, was an-
other seeker for Tuletide attractions in
the Dallas offices.
W. M. Richardson, an El Paso, Texas,
exhibitor, spent a couple of days with the
Dallas exchanges.
C. P. Lewis & Son, of Marlin, Texas,
former owners of the Orpheum, are con-
structing a new house.
The Elk theater, Italy, Texas, has been
overhauled and re-equipped, among other
improvements being an entire set of seats.
The Elk is managed by J. C. Couch.
NEW ORLEANS NEWS NOTES.
Personals — Interesting Items from Local
Exchanges.
By S. A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.— P. O. Blankenshlp
will enlarge the Isis theater. The
seating capacity will be about doubled.
Ross Hardenbrook, formerly of the Mu-
tual New Orleans office, is the new man-
ager for the World Film Corporation.
S. T. Stevens has taken charge of the
Mutual interests in New Orleans. Mr.
Stevens was recently with Fox here.
H. G. Morrow, of the Jacksonville, Fla.,
office of the General Film Company, has
been transferred to the New Orleans office
of the same company.
It is unofficially stated that Francis J.
Gilbert, road man for the World in the
New Orleans territory, will be given
charge of the company's exchange here.
Dallas Territory Notes.
"Joe" Wheelan is having some repairs
done on the New Strand (formerly the
Phillips) theater. Fort Worth.
PRAIRIE STATES' NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
In Nebraska.
DAVID CITY, NEB.— The Community
Theater Company of David City, Neb.,
has been incorporated with a capital stock
of $2,500 to own and operate an amuse-
ment and community auditorium, includ-
ing moving pictures, plays, dramas, ban-
quet and other recreative purposes for
profit. There are twenty-five shares of
stock at $100 each. The incorporators are
W. W. Hughes, Carlisle King and Robert
R. Smith.
A program "particularly adapted for
children," given at one of the Saturday
morning shows of the Boyd theater In
Omaha, included the Keystone "A Ras-
cal's Wolfish Way," "Keeping Up with
the Joneses" and "Stanley in Darkest
Africa."
Nebraska Changes, Etc.
Joseph Wolff and A. D. Booker have sold
the Rex theater at Nebraska City to A.
D. Williams, of Tecumseh, Neb.
Harry Sohns has closed the Empress
theater at Alliance, Neb.
Paul Fuller has purchased the Empress
theater at Staunton, Neb.
L. M. Shahan. of Casey, la., has pur-
chased a moving picture theater at Flor-
ence, Neb.
The Magnet theater at Magnet, Neb., has
been sold to G. B. Crellin and R. Dodson.
William Kuhl succeeds N. N. Baker as
manager of the Pospeshil theater at
Bloomington, Neb.
A. D. Lord has opened a moving picture
show in the Ball building at Holbrook,
Neb.
A new moving picture theater will be
opened in the Storz building at Papillion,
Neb.
Chosen Iowa Notes.
CHARLES CITY, lA. — Ministers of
Charles City, la., secured from Judge
C. H. Kelley an injunction restraining
Charles City moving picture houses from
carrying out their advertised plan of giv-
ing shows on Sunday. The exhibitors will
make a test case in the courts.
The new local censorship ordinance pro-
posed in Davenport, la., gives the mayor
power to refuse permits for the exhibi-
tion of any film that is deemed objection-
able by the censors.
The management of the Unique theater
at Des Moines, la., has adopted the pol-
icy of reviewing every picture before it is
exhibited to the public.
Iowa Changes, Etc.
Arthur Mitchell has opened a moving
picture show in the remodeled Palace
theater at Lynnville. la.
Manager Morehead has renamed the Ma-
jestic at Moorhead, la., and It is now the
Rex theater.
J. H. Pooler, of Lake City, has purchased
the Princess theater at Ida Grove, la.
LeRoy Davis has purchased the Grand
theater at Toledo, la., from A. H. Erick-
son.
G. W. Seeger has purchased a moving
picture theater at Sloan. la.
A. D. Tinsley has sold his Interest in
the Lyric theater at Corning, la., to Pere-
grine Bros.
W. G. Woolery has purchased the Or-
pheum theater at Oelwein, la.
C. F. Toedt is increasing the capacity of
his opera house at Laurel, la.
Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Thomson have been
making arrangements to start a moving
picture theater at Manning, la.
The Grand at Burlington, la., had a
"Hawaiian Quartette" on the bill with its
start of the Triangle Service.
"The Battle Cry of Peace" was booked
for the Garden theater at davenport,. la.,
for December 28, 29 and 30.
"An Alien" played a return engagement
at the A-Muse-U'in Clinton, la.
Theater Changes in the Dakotas.
THE DAKOTAS. — George M. Johnson has
sold the Jewel theater at Vienna, S.
D., to John Knaddle, Jr.
J. J. Reiter, of Martin, N. D., has pur-
chased the moving picture theater at
Drake, N. D., from Henry L. Thorson.
Frank Woskie, of St. Paul, has pur-
chased the Gehi theater at Hankinson.
N. D.. from Paul Kunert.
V. W. Harris has been making arrange-
ments to open a moving picture show at
Willow Lake, S. D.
L. Mitchell has opened a moving pic-
ture theater In the Walker Hotel build-
ing at Anamoose, N. D.
W. J. and F. H. Wulff, who have opened
a new moving picture theater on Eighth
street, on the east side of Sioux Falls,
S. D., have named it the Lyceum theater.
December 25, 1915
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
117,
SAN FRANCISCO NEWSLETS.
Eugene Roth, manager of the Portola
theater, made a short business trip to Loa
Angeles recently to arrange tor the pres-
entation of "The Battle Cry of Peace"
in that city.
Sol L. Lesser, head of the Golden Gate
Film exchange and the All-Star Features.
Is away on a business trip to New York
and will not return until early in Janu-
ary.
Fred Peachy, formerly manager tor the
United Film Service, has accepted a posi-
tion as road representative with the Mu-
tual Film.
V. I. Santell, of the Family theater.
Kingsburg, Cal., was a recent visitor here
to look over film offerings. He is one of
the youngest exhibitors in the state.
The Home theater has been reopened by
J. Cohen, of Corte Madera, Cal., after
having been closed for a time.
The remodeling of the Glen Odeon thea-
ter in the Mission district has been com-
pleted and this house has been reopened
as the Diamond theater.
Sam Harris, of the Hippodrome, is mak-
ing a hurried business trip to Portland
Ore.
On December 16 the Pals club observed
Sid Grauman night in the new quarters
of the organization at Stockton and O'Far-
rell streets. A large crowd was present
to do honor to this popular theater man-
ager.
J. G. Godfrey, of the Grand, Vacaville,
Cal., paid a visit to this city a short time
ago to arrange for attractions.
R. W. Horn, who had charge of the
exhibit of the Nicholas Power company at
the Exposition during the past year, is
now making his headquarters with G. A.
Metcalfe and will remain here for an in-
definite time.
No successor to A. W. Goffe has been
sent to the Coast headquarters of the
V-L-S-E as yet, and it is not known here
who will fill the position of district man-
ager.
I. H. Lichtenstein, of the Globe Film
exchange, has returned trom a trip by au-
tomobile through the San Joaquin valley.
He found conditions showing an improve-
ment, particularly in the citrus belt.
California Items.
The Pastime at Fresno, Cal., has been
reopened by Mrs. L. Jones. A Balrd pro-
jection machine has been Installed.
The Strand at Sacramento. Cal., Is now
being conducted by the DIeppenbrock es-
tate, owners of the building. W. S. Web-
ster, who formerly had this theater, will
continue to operate the Strand at Wood-
land.
Kufollas & Hildebrand have added a
second Power's Cameragraph No. 6A to the
equipment of their operating rooms.
The Manzanlta club at Carmel, Cal., has
purchased moving picture equipment and
will give entertainments regularly.
H. Kabayashi left San Francisco recent-
ly with a traveling moving picture outfit
and will give an Illustrated lecture on
"A Trip Through the Orient."
CRACKSMEN FIRE THEATER.
The Liberty theater at San Jose, Cal.,
near San Francisco, was entered by cracks-
men a few nights ago, after the regular
performance, and efforts were made to
blow the safe. Nltro-glycerine was used
and the outer door blown off. but the
thieves were unable to get into the inner
compartment. The explosion set iire to the
office, and this was discovered only when
the flames came through the roof. The
fire department subdued the blaze after
a stubborn fight, and it was then found
that the damage was confined to the front
of the house. The operating room next
to the otRce was of fireproof construction
and nothing in it was damaged, although
the film stored there was hot when taken
out. The lobby was cleaned up and tem-
porary repairs made, enabling the house
to be opened as usual in the evening, one
matinee only being lo%t.
Censors Back Down
Berkeley, California, Censor Board Issues Order Prohibiting Showing of "Clans-
man"— Threats of Injunction Cause Reconsideration — Film Booked for Six Days
in College City at T. & D. Theater.
By T. A. Church, San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
has been the demand to see these, despite
the location of the house, that they will
be kept there for a second week. "At the
Front with the jftlies" is being shown
with great success at the Empire thea-
ter, on Market street, near Fifth, while
the Columbia theater is being packed day
and night by "Fighting for France."
BERKELEY. CAL. — -The recent announce-
ment of the Turner & Dahnken cir-
cuit to the effect that the "Clansman"
would be shown at Its Berkeley house for
six days, commencing December 20th,
brought forth the usual quota of protests
from negro organizations, and for a time
it seemed as though these might be ef-
fective. The members of the board of
censorship, which is composed of Chief
of Police Vollmer. Frank McAllister and
Miss M. E. Stanford, acted upon the pro-
tests, and notices were served upon the
theater management that the film would
not be alloT\'ed to be shown there.
As the production had been allowed to
be shown for thirty weeks In San Fran-
cisco and the efforts to censor it in Oak-
land had failed miserably, the Turner &
Dahnken circuit decided to proceed with
its original plans for presenting it. At-
torney Benard Silverstein, of Oakland, an-
nounced to the city officials that he would
apply for an injunction to prevent Chief
of Police Vollmer and the board of cen-
sors from interfering with any of the
performances, and the city attorney ren-
dered an opinion to the effect that there
were no legal objections to the film. The
censorship decision Tvas then rescinded
and the film will be shown In the same
form as in the other cities around the
Bay.
NEW BOARD OF TRADE MAN-
AGER.
At a recent meeting of the members of
the Film Exchange Board of Trade of San
Francisco a successor was chosen to R.
E. Stebbins, who gave up the position of
manager a short time ago to join the
forces of the Progressive Motion Picture
company. The new manager chosen. Fred
W. Voight, is well known in local film
circles, having for some time been with
the Mutual and previously In the amuse-
ment field at Fresno. He ■will be remem-
bered by many on account of the highly
successful manner in which he introduced
Mutual Masterpictures in northern Cali-
fornia and through the efforts he recent-
ly put forth to secure the approval of the
local board of censorship to "Damaged
Goods." He enters upon his new duties
with a thorough knowledge of conditions
In the local exchange field and with the
confidence of the members of the board of
trade.
IMPROVEMENTS AT EXCHANGE.
The Progressive Motion Picture com-
pany, located on the sixth floor of the
Pacific building, has completed extensive
additions and alterations to Its quarters
and prides Itself on having one of the
most attractive film exchanges on the
Pacific Coast. Another large room has
been added to the office section, all of the
partitions have been removed and a glass
front installed. New fixtures have been
put In and the quarters renovated through-
out. Additional space has also been added
across the hall, where the stock and in-
spection departments are maintained. A
fireproof inspection room has been fitted
up and adjoining this a storage vault,
with a storage capacity of six thousand
reels of film, has been constructed. Frank
McCoy, who for some time has had charge
of the shipping, has been placed in charge
of the Paramount travel series and news
films and Don Palmerton has been made
manager of the shipping department.
MORRIS L. MARKOWITZ.
San Francisco has produced a number
of men who have made their mark in the ■
film exchange world and one of the most
successful of these is Morris L. Marko-
witz, who first engaged in the business
seven years ago. In some lines this would
be a very brief period, but in this new In-
dustry it stamps him as being in the pio-
neer class. In fact, he Is one of the old-
est in point of service now in the business
here. His start in business was not very
romantic, his capital being but two hun- ■
dred dollars and his quarters a small of-
fice in the Phelan building, in this city.
The business grew and Mr. Markowitz
kept pace with it. being one of the first
handlers of film to in-
augurate a daily change
service. Soon he
moved to Mission street.
In time these quarters
were outgrown and a
large store was taken
over at 54 Seventh
I street, where the Cali-
fornia Film Exchange.
Inc., remained for three
years. A year ago the
present quarters on
I Golden Gate avenue
were taken over and
here one of the largest
and Ijest conducted ex-
changes on the Pacific Coast is main-
tained. Two floors are occupied, each cov-
ering an area of 37 by 137 feet, a unique
feature being a driveway into the lower
floor, enabling the loading of film ship-
ments directly into the express trucks.
About the time this move was made the
Universal interests bought the Pacific
Coast exchanges at a price that netted
Mr. Markowitz a handsome profit. He
continues as general manager in this ter-
ritory and handles the business the same
as when he was the sole owner, many of
his customers not being aware that any
change has been made. In addition to the
San Francisco exchange, there are
branches at Los Angeles and Phoenix, the
territory covered including California,
Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.
Mr. Markowitz is looked upon as the
dean of the film exchange business here
and upon the formation of the Film Ex-
change Board of Trade of San Francisco
was elected Its president.
M, Li. Markomitz.
UNITED EXCHANGE VISITED.
Manny Feldstein, representing Leo C.
Stern, receiver for the United Film Serv-
ice, "was here recently on a trip of inspec-
tion and made a careful examination of
the affairs of the local exchange. The
working force at this exchange has been
cut down to a minimum number in an
effort to reduce expenses.
WAR PICTURES PROVE POPULAR
German was pictures have been shown
during the past week at the German
house, under the direction of the Golden
Gate Film Exchange, Inc., and so heavy
The Strand Theater company has been
Incorporated by N. A. Eisner, L. M. Man-
ley and H. R. Schulthers, with a capital
stock of $50,000.
The firm of G. A. Metcalfe & Co. has
been incorporated at Los Angeles to en-
gage In the supply business by George R.
Metcalfe, James Slipper and William Klein,
with a capital stock of $10,000.
A moving picture outfit secured at the
Exposition has been installed in the Vet-
erans' home at Yountville, Cal.
118
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
Youthiul Censors
Sincerity of Society Maidens' Purposes in Vievsring Films Is Questioned by a Port-
land, Oregon, Daily Paper — Practice of Permitting Young Girls to Act as
Viewers Condemned.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
PORTLAND, ORE. — The Portland Ore-
gonian recently published an inter-
view with a young lady on the committee
of motion picture viewers which led the
reporter on the daily paper to question
whether or not the viewing of motion
pictures was a rational and sane under-
taking on behalf of the city's morals or
merely slumming parties Indulged in by
the young women of Portland's 400 to
delve into the risque and sub rosa under
the cloak of semi-official authority.
Several weeks ago one of the city's ac-
tive club women called the writer's atten-
tion to the fact that many of the 40 odd
viewers were girls and young women in
their early twenties, lacking in those ex-
periences which give weight to the judg-
ments of older people. Exhibitiors are
condemning the board's policy of permit-
ting immature minds to pass judgment
upon the pictures, but exchange men who
expressed themselves on the subject fa-
vored the younger viewers if censorship
must be tolerated. Mrs. E. B. Colwell,
secretary of the board, admitted that many
of the viewers subject to her call belong
to the younger set of society women. She
said, however, that these young women
were rarely permitted to view alone, usu-
ally accompanying an older woman.
BACK TO TWO CHANGES
WEEKLY.
About the time the downtown theaters
In Portland raised their prices to 15 cents
an understanding was had between some
of them that they would maintain a pol-
icy of showing but one change per week.
After a thorough trial this policy has
proved unsuccessful and all houses con-
cerned have gone back to two changes a
week.
The Majestic has booked Pathe Gold
Rooster plays under a year's contract and
will use two services during the week.
The Sunset, which has been using second
run features for some time, will com-
mence showing only first runs on the first
of the year. Second run shows have never
proven satisfactory in any of Portland's
downtown houses.
SELIG-TRIBUNE BRANCH HERE.
Portland is fortunate in being selected
as one of the three cities on the Pacific
Coast which will be the headquarters for
a representative of the new Selig-Tribune
Weekly. The other two' cities are Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
E. B. Lockwood. who will represent the
Pacific Northwest, arrived in Portland
Dec. 17. From Portland he will cover
Oregon, Northern California, Washington,
Idaho, Montana and Southwestern Canada.
With this large territory full of pictur-
able happenings and the yet unphoto-
graphed wealth of scenery to draw from,
some wonderful pictures will undoubtedly
be sent to the home office by Mr. Lock-
wood, who is a proved live wire.
PURCHASER ALLEGES FRAUD.
E. M. Blackford, a Portland printer, pur-
chased a moving picture theater at Cot-
tage Grove, in Southern Oregon, and from
June 6. 1915, to Nov. 19, 1915, he lost $1.-
141.60 in the venture. He recently filed
suit in the Circuit Court against W. B.
Cooper and R. G. Nixon, of whom he pur-
chased the theater, for $2,967.90 damages,
alleging that the business was misrepre-
sented to him and that he was induced to
purchase by the statements of Cooper and
Nixon that the house "was making a nice
profit each month.
CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT.
A. Finkelstein, with the Northwest Fea-
ture Film Company, Portland, returned
recently from a trip through Eastern
Oregon and Idaho. He stated that the
theaters in Ontario, Oregon and Caldwell,
Nampa, Weiser and Payette, Idaho, have
entered into a co-operative agreement
whereby a circuit has been formed for
booking features in that territory. They
have agreed to charge 25 cents for "Ca-
biria," which the Northwest people have
booked In the towns named.
Will Boost "The Girl and the Game."
Manager Reed of the Portland Mutual
branch has made room in his office for
John R. Meldrum, special representative
for "The Girl and the Game," who is in
this territory in the interests of his pic-
ture. Mr. Meldrum will cover the terri-
tory served out of Portland and Seattle.
He Tvas formerly manager of the Univer-
sal branch in Seattle.
Universal Man Visitor.
E. H. Goldstein, assistant to the general
manager of exchanges for Universal, with
headquarters in New York City, passed
several weeks in Portland recently look-
ing after the interests of the company.
Mr. Goldstein's itinerary includes all the
big cities on the coast and he spent a
short time in Seattle before coming to
Portland.
Eastern Oregon Theater Notes.
The Star theater, Heppner, Oregon, has
been sold by R. A. Redifer to Sparks &
Hale. Sparks was a former owner of the
house.
After a trip to Portland S. A. Gardinier,
of L Grande. Oregon, evidently gave up
the idea of building another house in the
Eastern Oregon city, and upon his return
he again became manager of the Arcade
theater there. J. C. Stille, whom the Peo-
ple's Amusement company, lessees of the
Arcade, sent to La Grande to manage it,
has returned to Portland.
One on Pathe.
The Temple theater, Pendleton, Ore.,
Downey & Rhodes, owners, purposing to
advertise Pathe Gold Rooster Plays, bor-
rowed a Rhode Island Red rooster from
a local fancier and, without the owner's
consent, painted it with bronze. The bird
proved to be a prize fo'wl, valued for its
plumage and as the bronze failed to come
off, the poultry man is demanding $50
from the showmen as the value of the
rooster.
Chosen News Items.
Portland will have a patriotic week.
"Guardins: Old Glory" is booked to show
at the National the week of Dec. 26. and
"The Battle Cry of Peace" will be at the
Heilisr commencing Christmas Day.
The Comus theater. Gold Hill, Oregon,
has changed hands.
Pete Sabo. who conducts an exclusive
motion picture machine repair shop in
Portland, has acquired an agency for
Simplex machines.
I. D. Straus and Norvin Haas, who re-
cently purchased the Crystal at Astoria,
were recent visitors In Portland buying
new equipment for their house, which is
being remodeled. Two hundred and fifty
seats will be added.
Other film men in Portland from out of
town were: E. R. Redlick, Fox Films.
Seattle; George Endert, World road man.
Seattle; S. Danz, Star theater, Astoria,
and B. J. Callahan, Critic theater. Sea-
side.
The Portland T. M. A., of which many
Portland film men are members, is some-
what disgruntled over the fact that con-
trary to the usual custom, the Orpheum
has declined to allow the T. M. A. the use
of its house or acts for the annual mid-
night matinee on New Year's Eve, but
will run a competing show.
L. A. Todd, manager of the General
Film Company's Portland branch, played
host on Dec. IS when he invited Port-
land's exhibitors to attend a private show-
ing of Vitagraph's Unit Program at the
Sunset theater.
Manager Paul E. Noble, of the National,
Portland, has inaugurated special mat-
inees for children on Saturdays and on
Christmas he has arranged to distribute
toys to all his young patrons.
WILL BORROW THE LIBERTY.
Spokane Federation of Women's Organ-
izations to Have Benefit,
By 9. Clark Patchin. Spokane Correspond-
ent of The Moving Picture World.
SPOKANE. WASH. — The ways and means
committee of the City Federation of
Women's Organizations has arranged with
the management of the Liberty theater to
take over the house for one day after
Christmas and operate It for the benefit
of the federation. The women will be
given charge on that day and the pro-
ceeds above the actual cost of operation
will be turned over to them.
By this plan the club women expect
to remove the debt with "which the feder-
ation Is handicapped. They will endeav-
or to make the occasion a unique one and
there will be women ushers and door-
keepers. Federation members will pre-
side over the theater generally. Wednes-
day or Thursday following Christmas is
the day that probably will be given to
the federation.
PRAISES THE "PEACE" FEATURE.
Prominent Citizens of German Blood Be-
lieve in the Picture.
Mrs. H. M. Prag:er, a prominent local
club woman, came to the defense of "The
Battle Cry of Peace." the national pre-
paredness film which was shown private-
ly, to an invited audience, at the Clemmer
theater.
"As far as the subject is concerned,"
said Mrs. Prager, "I will say that no one
who has seen the film can cJoubt the ne-
cessity of a large army and navy.
"The remarks that the Germans of the
city would take exception to the film I
shall take occasion to dispute as a native
of Germany, although now a loyal Amer-
ican citizen. There was nothing in the
film that any German would find occasion
to censor. It is an unfortunate fact that
atrocities will follow in the wakes of war.
Whether committed by Germans or other
nations, they are to be regretted.
"I consider this film to be the greatest
educator and most scientific work of its
kind ever put before the public. No me-
dium other than the film could give the
public what is offered in this. If I might
make a suggestion to Dr. H. S. Clemmer,
I would say that no child under school
age should be admitted because It could
not possibly comprehend a great work of
this kind and might suffer in consequence
from nervous tension ■which older people
would not feel so keenly."
OPPOSITION TO "PEACE" FILM.
Some strong opposition to the presenta-
tion in Spokane of the big Vitagraph pro-
duction, "The Battle Cry of Peace," de-
veloped on the part of some of the 200
persons who viewed the production in
the Clemmer. The fight threatens to
equal that against the "Birth of a Nation,"
in which Dr. Clemmer was successful. The
Rev. Conrad Bluhm is taking the lead for
the ministers and Mrs. G. E. Dyer, presi-
dent of the City Federation of Women's
Clubs, aims to interest the women. The
Rev. Mr. Bluhm said: "I am bitterly op-
posing the showing of the picture in
Spokane because it totally misrepresents
the facts in the matter of preparedness.
January 1, 1916
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The statistics of the American army are
not correct. It also presents the Boy
Scouts in a false light as a military or-
ganization which is a part of the militar-
istic teachings of the picture. Its appeal
to patriotism, of course, is rich."
Mrs. G. E. Dyer said: "I consiaer the
film a dangerous one for public exhibition.
Its tendency is to incite men and make
them want to fight rather than arousing
them to the realization of the necessity
of preparedness to avoid war."
Chosen Spokane Brevities.
Peter Carrol, manager and road man of
the Pathe exchange has gone to Lewis-
ton, Idaho, and will cover the territory
before returning to Sipokane.
The Spokane theater has been opened
by Boyd Davis, J. M. Reimers and Merle
B. Lentz. with Robert M. Lee as man-
ager. They are running two vaudeville
acts and five reels of motion pictures.
Pictures which drew well at local pic-
ture houses are "The Land of Adventure"
and "The Stage Coach Guard," at the Hip-
podrome: "The Raven," featuring Henry
B. Walthall, and "The Unfaithful Wife,"
with Robert B. Mantell and Genevieve
Hamper, newcomers in the list of Fox
stars, appeared in the leading role; at the
Casino theater. "The Spoilers," at the
Majestic: "A Yankee from the West,"
with Seena Owen and Wallace Reid as the
co-stars, at the Lyric.
"The Heart of a Tigress" at the Rex and
"The Goddess" at the Empress also drew
well.
William S. riart in the Ince film, "The
Disciple." completed a four days' run at
the Liberty. This big Triangle feature
having been held an extra day on account
of the unusual demand to see it. Other
good pictures at the Liberty were 'The
Sable Lorcha." a story of Chinese pirat-
ing: "In Father's Footsteps." a Keystone
comedy, and "Matrimony."
Victor Moore, whose "Chimmie Fad-
den" was a nation-wide film hit a few
months ago, returned to the Clemmer the-
ater where It played the second of the
series entitled "Chimmie Fadden Out
West."
Another picture which drew equally as
well at the Clemmer was "The Gentleman
from Indiana." the first Pallas contribu-
tion to the Paramount program, featur-
ing Dustin Farnum in the leading role.
TORONTO NEWS LETTER.
By W. M. Gladish. Toronto Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
Shows Pathes on Thiu'sdays.
Mr. James Travis, of Toronto, Ontario,
distributor for Pathe Gold Rooster fea-
tures and other Pathe productions, has
inaugurated a series of private matinee
performances in Loew's Winter Garden on
Thursday of each week. Invitations are
issued to all exhibitors, newspaper critics
and friends and, although the attendance
has been small to date, a "regular show"
is put on.
Although a hundred or more invitations
were issued for the first of the Pathe
private shows, only four people attended.
The attendance for the second increased
to twenty-five, however, and the third was
much better still. The idea of special ex-
hibitions like this is entirely new for
Toronto.
Famous Players Moves.
After having occupied premises at 12
Queen street East, Toronto, for only one
year, the Famous Players Film Service,
Limited, has found it necessary to seek
larger and better offices. Mr. Phil. Kauff-
man. the manager, has in view several ap-
propriate buildings for the new home of
the company, but no definite selection
had been made at this writing.
Fine New British Columbia House Opens
Dominion Theater at Nanaimo, B. C, Began on December 14 with "Little Pal," a
Famous Players Offering — Big Audiences Attend.
By E. C. Thomas, Vancouver Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
VANCOUVER, B. C. — The Dominion thea-
ter, a new house seating- eight hun-
dred and controlled by the Dominion
Theater Company of Vancouver, was
opened on Dec. 14 in Nanaimo, B. C.
This is a beautiful modern house, with
all the modern features of an up-to-date
theater. A roomy stage has been put into
the house, so that theatrical performances
may be given if desired, but the present
intention is to sho'w moving pictures only.
J. R. Muir, general manager of the com-
pany, went over for the opening, and tele-
phoned from Victoria that they were
"standing them out" for the second show.
The opening attraction was the Famous
Players' "Little Pal" — the first Mary
Pickford subject to be shown in Nanaimo
in five months. Music is supplied by a
four-piece orchestra, and the resident
manager is George Beattie. formerly in
charge of the Empress in Vancouver.
Best wishes, Mr. Muir.
"SPOILERS" HAS LONG RUN.
Broy cS: Whitehead booked "The Spoil-
ers" into the Globe in Vancouver for the
week of Dec. 20, with evening prices
fixed at 25 and 50 cents. This made the
third week for this production in this
city at advanced prices. Successful en-
gagements have recently been played in
Kamloops. Prince Rupert, New Westmin-
ster and Nanaimo.
CHANGE AT PANTAGES, CALGARY.
Carl G. Milligan, for the past two years
manager of the Pantages theater In Cal-
gary, has resigned. Mr. Milligan left last
week for Edmonton to manage the Pan-
tages house there in his brother's ab-
sence and will then probably go to Chi-
cago and enter the booking oflSces. Dun-
can G. Inverarity of Seattle will succeed
Mr. Milligan, and has already taken up
his new duties. He was formerly asso-
ciated with Mr. Milligan in that city.
FARRAR'S FILM IN ALBERTA.
As a result of the adverse publicity
given Geraldlne Farrar in the Lasky pro-
duction of "Carmen," that film will not be
brought into British Columbia, according
to Manager Soskin of the Vancouver ofHce
of the Famous Flayers Film Service.
At the same time the picture is being
shown before capacity houses in the ad-
joining province of Alberta, and has
already played a successful engagement
at the Allen theater in Calgary, with the
Rose at Regina to follow.
Although the office in Vancouver has re-
ceived from Samuel Goldfish a letter stat-
ing that Miss Farrar has no further in-
terest in the film. It has been decided that
the prejudice already aroused by edi-
torials in a local newspaper would have
the effect of making a showing here a
financial failure.
Propose to Build.
Mr. Arthur Cohen, son of Magistrate
Cohen of Toronto, and Mr. W. Marks, a
stamp vendor, are making arrangements
for the erection of a new large theater.
RAISE ATTRACTS PATRONS.
Manager W. P. Wilson of the Lyceum
in Winnipeg, who set the exhibitors of
that city a good example by raising his
evening admission price to fifteen cents,
reports through Universal Manager Bar-
rett that not only are more people at-
tending since the raise from ten cents,
but that the audiences are of a distinctly
better class. It is thought that other
houses win take the same action in the
near future.
A. D. Kean, the Vancouver cameraman,
has been quite busy for the past week or
two taking pictures of the local school
children. These scenes are being antici-
pated by practically half the population
of the city.
The phenomenal success of "The Eter-
nal City" at the Dominion theater in Van-
couver, where Manager J. R. Muir ran
the picture at regular prices, is being
repeated this week at his Victoria housa
of the same name.
PITTSBURGH, PA., SCREEN CLUB.
Lively Meeting— Much Dissatisfaction —
Will Buck Up.
The Pittsburgh Screen Club held a meet-
ing at the Olympic theater. Fifth avenue,
Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12, the attendance
was only about forty-five, and the occa-
sion was enlivened by some spirited de-
bates.
President Kester opened the meeting
and. as the purpose of the meeting was to
elect officers, he called on Harry C. Me-
gowan to act as temporary chairman.
Mr. Ainsworth opened the discussion on
the future of the club by saying that he
was no "quitter," but in view of the fact
that the attendance was small, as well
as the meeting two weeks before, thought
it a hopeless task to make any further
attempts at organization. He then in-
quired as to the finances of the club.
Mr. Hanna, the treasurer, stated that
there was about $60 in the treasury and
that the club has about 90 members. He
said he was in favor of continuing the
club, but In a more aggressive manner
than heretofore.
Mr. Aronson and Mr. Klein both stated
that they were strongly in favor of keep-
ing the organization together, but in or-
der to do so, the officers must attend to
business. Mr. Feitler then said that the
small meetings should not be used as an
example of interest displayed in an or-
ganization. He gave a very good example
by using the Liquor Dealers' Association,
which holds meetings with only a halt
dozen members present, but still they have
one of the strongest organiaztions in the
country.
At this point Al. W. Cross jumped up
and said, "What's the matter with us?
Have we no confidence in ourselves? Can't
we push this thing ourselves? Why "Let
George Do It' all the time? Stop talking
and do something. Get together and boost
the Screen Club and make it a credit to
the city." He then moved that the pres-
ent officers be continued until a club can
be put on a working basis, and also to
appoint officers to fill the vacancies which
have occurred since the last election. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Ainsworth
and was carried.
Through a motion of Mr. Hanna's, the
chairman was instructed to appoint a
committee of three to wait on the film
exchanges and solicit funds for the keep-
ing up of a headquarters "which Mr. Lande
inquired about and was informed that
nothing had been done along this line,
owing to the lack of funds. For this pur-
pose the three men who were chosen were
Messrs. Lande, Hanna and Aronson.
Fred J. Herrlngton made an address
regarding the failure of social organiza-
tiojis in other cities and invited the ex-
changemen to become associate members
of the Exhibitors' League. This caused a
great deal of interesting discussion.
Mr. Antonoplos delivered a little talk
on renewing efforts to put the Screen Club
on a firm basis for political reasons.
President Kester then took charge of
the meeting and the following appoint-
ments were made until the election \a
held on January 9: H. B. Kester, president;
Al. W. Cross, vice-president; William
Mayer, secretary; A. J. Hanna, treasurer;
Leo F. Levison, corresponding secretary;
board of governors, H. B. Miller. Adolph
Klein, M. Feitler, G. R. Ainsworth and Ira
Aronson.
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N nine months, V-L-S-E has made its productions synonymous with
DEPENDABILITY.
Probably no other institution in any field ever achieved more instan-
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Starting with "Graustark," "The Juggernaut," "The Rosary," "The College
Widow," and running right through the schedule with such features as "The
Island of Regeneration," "The Blindness of Virtue," "The House of a Thousand
Candles," "The District Attorney," this organization has provided a continu-
ous output of film dramas that have broken attendance figures, return booking
records and high admission precedents everywhere.
And now comes 1916. We enter the year full speed ahead with a line-up of
releases that must command the consideration of every thoughtful exhibitor.
Bookings immediately available include :
"THE GREAT DIVIDE"
A Luhin Sovereign play, loith Ethel Cldyton
and House Peters, of which W. Stephen
Bush, Editor of the Moving Picture World,
says : "Judged by the most exacting stand-
ards of the V-L-S-E, this picture surpasses
the most successful features released within
the last Sew months"
•NO GREATER LOVE"
A Selig Red Seal play, with Regina Badet,
the wide-famed French emotional actress, as
"SadunaU,'* the dancer. "Passionate mother
love,'* says William C. Esty, 2nd, in the
Motion Picture News, "is the 6aste of the
story. The acting is exceedingly vivid."
"THOU ART THE MAN"
A Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature with Joseph
Kilgour as a rich Tnan who covets Virginia
Pearson as a poor clerk's beautiful wife.
Reviewed by The Morning Telegraph, as a
production than which "nothing could be
better."
•THE MISLEADING LADY"
An Essanay feature, with Henry B. Walthall,
"The Mansfield of the screen," and Edna
Mayo, in a story of primitive passions, brute
force and overpowering mastery.
Merely forerunners, these, of a service for the entire year, charged with the
highest-tensioned drawing power that brains, ingenuity and capital can devise.
And then, for added measure, the Hearst- Vitagraph News Pictorial, issued
through the nineteen branch offices of this organization bi-weekly. Made up of
1,000 feet of quick-actioned, dynamic-interest pictures, gathered by one of the
world's greatest news organizations from the far corners of the earth, the nation
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To urge upon you the advantage of making the most of the business-building
certainties which V-L-S-E offers you for 1916, would be a reflection upon your
good judgment. May we simply suggest, therefore, that you see to it that others
do not "speak first?"
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Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending January 8 and January 1 5
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages ISO, 152, 154.)
General Film Company.
Current Releases
MONDAV, JANUARY 3, 1916. Serial 2^0.
BIOGRAPH — The Lesser Evil (Drama— Biograph —
Reissue No. 31) 19820
SELIG — Ttie Buried Treasure of Cobre (Three parts
— Drama) 19815-6-7
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 1, 1916 (Topical) 19819
VITAGRAPH— The Little Trespasser (Com.-Dr.) . . . 19818
VITAGRAPH — Who Killed Joe Merrion (Four parts
— Drama — Unit Program) U-1020-1-2-3
VITAGRAPH — When Hooligan and Dooligan Ran
For Mayor (Comedy — Unit Program) U-1024
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1016.
BIOGRAPH — The Avenging Shot (Two parts — Dr.). 19824-5
E9SANAY — Her Lesson (Two parts — Western — Dr.). 19821-2
KALBM — The Missing Mummy (Comedy) 19823
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1016.
BIOGRAPH — The Skating Rinlc (Three parts-
Comedy — Drama) 19829-30-1
ESSANAT — Mile-A-Minute Monty (Cartoon — Com.). 19828
— A Scenic Subject on the S&me Reel 19828'
KALEM — The Honor of the Road (No. 7 of the "Stin-
garee" Series — Two parts — Drama) 19826-7
LUBIN — Sorrows of Happiness (Unit Program — Four
parts — Drama) U-1025-6-7-8
LUBIN— His Lordship (Unit Program — Comedy).... U-1029
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1016.
LUBIN — Vengeance of the Oppressed (Three parts —
Drama) 19832-3-4
MINA— Caught with the Goods (Comedy) 19836
SELIG — Selig Tribune No. 2, 1916 (Topical) 19835
FRIDAY. JANUARY 7. 1016.
KALEM — Crossed Clues (11th of the Ventures of
Marguerite" Series — Drama) 19840
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURES— Title Not
Reported ,
VIM — This Way Out (Comedy) 19842
VITAGRAPH — His Wife Knew About It (Comedy) . . 19841
SATURD.\Y, JANU.^RY 8, 1016.
ESSANAT — The House of Revelation (Three parts —
Drama) 19843-4-5
KALEM— When Seconds Count (No. 61 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series) (Drama) 19850
LUBIN — Billie's Headache (Comedy) 19846
SELIC3 — Spooks (No. 8 of the "Chronicles of Bloom
Center" — Comedy) 19851
VITAGRAPH — Tried for His Own Murder (Three
Darts— Drama) 19847-8-9
General Film Company.
Advance Releases
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1016.
BIOGRAPH — In the Aisles of the Wild (Drama — Biograph
Reissue No. 32).
LUBIN — The City of Failing Light (Four parts — Drama — Unit
Program).
LUBIN— A Bath Tub Mystery (Comedy).
SELI(3 — The Devil-In-Chief (Drama).
SELIG — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 3, 1916 (Topical).
VITAGRAPH — The Surprises of An Empty Hotel (Four parts
— Drama — Unit Program).
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
ESSANAT — Angels Unawares (Two parts — Comedy-
KALEM — Guardian Angels (Burlesque — Comedy).
-Drama).
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1016.
BIOGRAPH— The War of Wealth (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAT— The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic Sons"
(Comedy).
KALEM — The Purification of Mulfera (No. 8 of the "Stingaree"
Series — Two parts — Drama).
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1016.
LUBIN — The Bond Within (Three parts — Drama).
MINA — Title Not Reported.
SELIG — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 4, 1916 (Topical).
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1016.
KALEM — The Tricksters (No. 12 of "The Ventures of Mar-
guerite" Series — Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE- Title Not Reported.
VIM — Chickens (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH— When Two Play a Game (Comedy).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1916.
ESSANAT — Pieces of the Game (Three parts — Drama).
KALEM — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the "Hazards of
Helen" Railroad Series — Drama).
SELIG — The Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 9, "No Sir-ee,
Bob!" (Rural Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — By Love Redeemed (Broadway Star Feature —
Three parts — Drama).
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Monday, January 10
In the Aisles ol the Wild
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CLAIRE McDowell harry carey
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Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for "Weeks Ending January 8 arid January 15
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 150, 152, 154.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1916.
BIG U — The Honor to Die (Three parts — Drama)..
L-KO — Pants and Petticoats (Comedy)
REX — No release this week.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE— Landon's
Legacy (Five parts — Drama)
NESTOR — Jed's Trip to the Fair (Comedy)
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE — Graft (No. 4,
"The Power of the People" — Two parts — Drama)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Lord John's Journal (No 2, "The
Gray Sisterhood — Three parts — Drama)
IMP — No Release this week.
REX — Shattered Nerves (Comedy)
■WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — No. 200 (Topical)
LAEMMLE — The Underworld (Comedy-Drama)
VICTOR — The Heart of a Mermaid (Three parts —
Sea Drama)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — Missy (Two parts — Modern Drama) ....
POWERS — Building Up the Health of a Nation
(Lesson 1 — Educational)
POWERS — Carl Emmy and His Dogs (Vaudeville
Act)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1916.
IMP — The Law of Life (three parts — Human Inter-
est Drama)
NESTOR — Flivver's Art of Mystery (Comedy)
VICTOR — No release this day.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1916.
BISON — On the Trail of the Tigress (Two Parts —
Animal Drama)
JOKER — Those Female Haters (Comedy)
POWERS — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 3, "Are We
Prepared?") (Educational)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1916.
LAEMMLE — Blind Fury (Drama)
L-KO — Billie's Reformation (Two parts — Comedy)..
REX — No release this day.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE — Love's Pil-
grimage to America (Five parts — Drama)
NESTOR — The Boy, The Girl and The Auto (Com.). .
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE — Graft No. 5,
"Grinding Life Down" (Two parts— Drama)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — The Boob's Victory (Two parts-
Comedy — Drama)
IMP — No release this day.
REX — His Return (Drama)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY— Number 201 (Topical)
L-KO — Gertie's Busy Day (Comedy)
VICTOR — Man and Morality (Three parts — Drama) .
THURSDAY, JANUARY IS, 1916.
BIG U — "X 3" (Three parts — Detective — Drama) ....
LAEMMLE — No release this day.
POWERS — The Rubber Rompers (Vaudeville Act) . .
— Transporting Timber In Sweden (Edu.)..
FRIDAY, JANUAHY 14, 1916.
NESTOR — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy)
REX — Her Defiance (Two parts — Heart — Interest —
Drama)
VICTOR — The Ring and the Rajah (Drama)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1916.
BISON — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts —
Western — Drama)
JOKER — No release this day.
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work No. 4, "Uncle Sam's
Proteges At Work and At Play" (Edu.)
Serial No.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1916. Serial No.
CASINO — Leave It to Cissy (Comedy) 04347
RELIANCE — The Law of Success (Two parts —
Drama) 04345-6
MONDAY, JANUARY 3. 1916.
AMERICAN — Matching Dreams (Two parts — Com-
edy-Drama) 0434S-9
FALSTAFF — The Optimistic Oriental Occults (Com.) 04350
VOGUE — An Innocent Crook (Two parts — Comedy). 04351-2
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1916.
BEAUTY — Billy Van Deusen's Shadow (Comedy) 04357
GAUMONT — See America First No. 17, Chicago In-
dustries (Scenic) 04356
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy) 04356
THANHOUSER— The Bubbles In the Glass (Three
parts — Society-Drama) 04353-4-6
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1916.
RELIANCE — The She Devil (Three parts — Melo-
Drama) 04358-9-60
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1916.
CENTAUR — The Homesteader (Two parts — Animal-
Drama) 04361-2
FALSTAFF — Hilda's Husky Helper (Comedy) 04368
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURB— The Other Side of the
Door (American — Five parts — Drama) (No 54)
MUTUAL WEEKLY- Number 53 (Topical)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1916.
AMERICAN — Time and Tide (Drama)
CUB- — Jerry in the Movies (Comedy)
MUSTANG! — The Hills of Glory (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1916.
BEAUTY— To Be or Not to Be (Comedy)
THANHOUSER MASTERPICTURE— Society Wolves
(Five parts — Drama)
CASINO— Alias.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1916.
Mr. Jones, (Comedy)
04364
04367
0436S
04365-6
04374
04369-70-1
04375
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1916.
AMERICAN — Viviana (Two parts — Drama)
FALSTAFF — Belinda's Bridal Breakfast, (Comedy)
VOGUE — Title not yet announced.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
BEAUTY — The First Quarrel (Comedy)
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 18 Milwaukee,
Wise. (Scenic)
Keeping Up with the Joneses, (Cartoon-Comedy)
THANHOUSER — In the Name of the Law, (Three
parts-Drama) '. . . .
^VEDNESDA JANU.\RY 12, 1916.
RIALTO — The Secret Agent, (Three parts-Secret-
Service-Drama)
VOGUE— Title Not Yet Reported.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1916.
CENTAUR — Marta of the Jungles, (Two parts-
Animal-Drama)
FALSTAFF— Reforming Rubbering Rosie, (Comedy)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Numb r 54, (Topicril)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Secret Wire, (Two parts-Drama)
AMERICAN — Spider Barlow Meets Competition,
(Crook-Drama)
CUB — Jerry In Mexico, (Comedy)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1916.
BEAUTY — Getting In Wrong, (Comedy)
MUSTANG! — "Water Stuff," (Three parts Comedy-
Drama) • '•■■
04376-7
04378
04384
04383
04383
04380-1-2
043&5-6-7
04389-90
04391
04392
04393-4
04395
04396
04400
04397-8-9
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Is it WAR, or is it
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January 1, 1916
Stories of the Films
General Film Company
ESSANAY.
HER LESSON (Two Parts— Jan. 4). — The
cast: The Capitalist (G. M. Anderson) ; His
Wife (Ruth SaviUe) ; the Interloper (Rodney
HildebranU) ; Butler {Lloyd Bacon) ; Maid (Eva
Heazlett).
The capitalist one evening suddenly realizes
that his wife is slowly drifting away from him.
A certain young Rodney Hildebrand has been
paying her great attention and her affairs are
the common gossip at the club. He determines
to at least save his wife's name from dishonor.
One evening he returns home and finds the
room filled with flowers which Hildebrand has
sent her. He also finds a note from Hildebrand
telling her he will call and take her to the
opera that night. He is furious and waits for
Hildebrand. The capitalist offers him $:i5,000 to
leave the country for two years. Hildebrand
accepts. The wife, who has overheard the con-
versation, now enters the room. The capitalist
shows her how Hildebrand's love could be
bought for a paltry sum of money, then tells
her to go with him. She falls on her knees
and begs her husband's forgiveness, which he
gladly gives.
MILE-A-MINUTE MONTY (Animated Car-
toon— Jan. 5). — Mile-a-minute Monty's rest is
broken when he receives a message requesting
him to meet his heavy-weight wife at the rail-
road station in half an hour. He takes his
flying machine, and while sailing through the
sky, sees some diving girls in much abbreviated
costumes. He immediately descends and is
peeking over the fence when his wife, who is
raging because he has failed to call for her,
comes upon the scene. She throws him over the
fence then goes after him, landing in the pool.
The pool is flooded and Monty gets a derrick to
haul her out.'
This is a split reel release, the remaining five
hundred feet contains scenes taken in the Cana-
dian Rockies.
SELIG.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL No. 97
(Dec. 6).
San Francisco. — U. S. Marines leave the ex-
position on cruiser San Diego, en route to To-
polombampo, where Yaqui Indians threaten the
safety of 200 Americans.
New Yorli. — Pirates' million-dollar treasure is
unearthed in Central .^merica and put on dis-
play by United Fruit Company.
Long Beach, Cal. — Miss Molla Bjurstedt is
outplayed in tennis tournament by Mrs. May
Sutton Bundy.
Boston. — Clothing needed by men in hos-
pitals and warm mittens and caps for men fac-
ing winter in trenches are turned out by Mas-
sachusetts Red Cross.
Washington, D. C. — President is urged in
telegrams from Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt,
noted suffragist, and hundreds of other promi-
nent persons to induce neutral nations to stop
the European war.
Newport, Ark. — Pearl fishers drag beds ot
White river with tongs. The value ot the
pearls discovered amounts to thousands each
year.
San Francisco. — Cooper is first in hundred-
miie race that marks closing, of motor season
at Panama Fair. Tetzlatf and Oldfleld also
race.
Florist adds to season's modes by originat-
ing new ways in which blossoms are to be worn
during present season.
San Francisco. — Dangerous blaze attacks
lumber yard and warehouse in the heart of this
city's wholesale district.
On the Italian Front. — Famous Bersaglieri
are rushed to station and entrained for cam-
paign in Goritz region where some of the heav-
iest fighting of the war is under way.
Los Angeles.— The steamship Great Northern
leaves Honolulu, establishing a new line ot
communication across the Pacific Ocean.
Boston. — State House is a blaze of bril-
liancy in honor ot the Electrical Convention.
The statue of Joseph Hooker stands out in
bolu relief against the glare of the flaming
arc lights.
San Diego. — Barrier is torn down and more
than TUO automobile enthusiasts from Los
Angeles make first trip over the smooth boule-
vard to exposition grounds.
Washington. — Congress will hold important
deliberations all winter. The Ways and Means
Committee has been at work for some time
on the new army and navy bill.
Wilkesbarre, Pa. — Street car strike causes
transportation company to cover windows with
steel to prevent destruction of property by
strike sympathizers.
Chicago. — Dr. Ray E. Hall constructs device
that catches aerial correspondence and writes
it on tape. The pen records the message on the
tape where it is easily read by ti^e receiving
operator.
New York. — The American steamer Zealandia
arrives in New York after having been chased
by an unknown fighting cruiser off the Jersey
coast.
Washington. — Buckeye State Agriculturists,
leu by a uniformed women's band from Ma-
rion, Ohio, march to the executive mansion to
call on President Wilson.
New York. — The Oscar II, Ford's peace ship,
leaves on errand of peace. Prominent peace
advocates on board wave farewell to friends
gathered at the dock.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 99
(Dec. 13).
Rome. — Fallen heroes of Italy are honored by
floral memorial. Patriotic address is delivered
by prefect of Rome.
Washington. — The tallest smokestacks in the
national capital are scaled by steeplejacks who
apply paint.
Los Angeles. — Avalon, on Catalena Islands, is
swept by a $700,000 blaze. The world-famous
Metropoie Hotel and other prominent buildings
are a heap of ruins.
Lowell, Mass. — Many women and children
march in the no-license parade which was a
spectacular part of the dry workers' battle here.
San Francisco. — Mrs. Anita Baldwin, heiress
of the late millionaire, "Lucky" Baldwin, brings
six ot England's finest dogs to America. The
dogs cost $15,000.
New York. — Whirlwind campaign for $1,000,-
(X)0 actors' benefit fund is started.
Chicago. — The Periscope Hat, a new mirror
equipped headgear, permits the wearer to look
in both directions at once.
San Francisco. — Prize-winning canine and fe-
line royalty pose before the camera after be-
ing adjudged best in their respective classes.
New York. — New municipal auto truck sim-
plifies the method of handling refuse collected
by street employes.
San Francisco. — P'resident C. C. Moore ot the
Panama-Pacific Exposition imparts President
Wilson's words of farewell to a large audience
gathered on closing of the exposition. Many
costly buildings will be destroyed.
Charleston, Mass. — Five submarines built ex-
pressly for the British Government are held
by the United States authorities in Charleston
Navy Yard and will not be released until peace
is declared.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL No. 98
(Dec. 9).
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 100
(Dec. 16).
Washington, D. C. — Women open the Congres-
sional Union for Woman Suffrage by marching
to congress with equal rights petition bearing
four miles ot names.
San Francisco. — Hawaiian Singers, employed
by automobile manufacturer to entertain his
workmen, arrive from far western islands.
New York. — The Frederick VIII leaves for
Copenhagen with 1,000 passengers, twenty-two
of whom will join the Ford Party in Europe.
San Francisco. — One thousand animals that
warm the heart of childhood are allowed to
scamper about with their playmates at the
Panama Paciflc Exposition.
New York. — The International Trade Confer-
ence delegates, from every part of the world,
pose for the Hearst-Selig News Pictorial on the
roof of the Hotel Astor.
Los Angeles. — Profitable pleasure is enjoyed
by Japanese fishermen who pull in boat loads
ot ocean fish.
Washington. — The men directing the political
activities of the Democratic Party gather in the
National Capital and select St. Louis as the
next convention city.
Chicago.— New $300,000 armor plated Ice
crushing steamer wears a steel bow to keep
Great Lake ports open in winter. She can
ram through three feet of solid ice. Chicago's
new $3,000,000 municipal pier looms in the back-
ground.
Venice, Cal. — Native Philippine Islanders work
and play by the sea.
New York. — The Brighton Baths Pavilion,
built over breakers, affords ocean sports the
year round.
Hoboken, N. J. — The liner Vaterland, which
is interned here with other vessels of European
nations, narrowly escapes damage by fire when
garage burns.
THE MAKING OP CROOKS (Three Parts—'
Dec. 27). The cast: Tony (Jack Pickford);
Lee O'Neil (George Hernandez) ; Walton (Her-
man Illmer) ; Elmer (Elmer Mclnturtf) ; Bob
(George Nicholls, Jr.) : Hazel O'Neil (Thelma
Grain). Mrs. Walton (Tess Conger).
Druggist Walton, convicted for the sale of
doped candy to children, is released from prison
through the intercession of Lee O'Neill, a pow-
erful political "boss." Shaking off the qualms
of conscience, Walton with protection from
O'Neil. opens a disreputable pool room. Tony,
a young Italian who has met Walton in prison,
is released and Walton engages Tony as a pool
sharp.
The pool room becomes a rendezvous for
crooks and boys. Among the young men are
Elmer, a bank messenger, and Bingham, the
neglected son of wealthy parents. Eingham and
Tony at a cabaret meet Hazel O'Neil, daughter
of the political "boss." Tony fascinates the
girl and they steal Bingham's automobile and
leave for a midnight ride. Bingham reports
the theft of his car to detective headquarter-s.
As the chase grows hot Tony attempts to drive
the car across the railroad track and an ap-
proaching locomotive shatters the car. In tho
terrible accident Hazel O'Neil loses her life.
Back of the pool room the detectives, wait-
ing for Tony, recognize two well-known crooks,
and thwart them as they are about to hold up
Elmer, the bank messenger. Elmer confesses
to the authorities that he had learned to ram-
ble at Walton's pool room. The place is raided
and every similar resort in the city is closed
by the mayor. In the meantime, Tony the popl
sharp, who was only stunned in the automobile
accident, is, with Elmer, taken into custody.
THE MANICURE GIRL (One of the Chron-
icles of Bloom Center Series — Jan. 1). — The
cast: Briggs (Cecil Holland): Johnny West
(Sidney Smith) : Constable Plum (William
Hutchison) ■ Postmaster Pash (John i^ancas-
ter) ; Chubby Green (Ralph McComas) ; Tie
Manicure Girl (Anna Luther.
Briggs. Bloom Center's barber, engages a man-
icure girl to stimulate business. Briggs and
the manicure girl are greeted by the band
upon their arrival in the village. AH the
Bloom Centerites take advantage of the "three-
minute manicure for 50c." Business continues
good in Brigg's barber sho" until the manicure
girl's husband arrives and demands money
from her. Johnny West, and Chubby Green
see him and resolve to defend the manicure
girl. They force the girl's idle husband to
run. the gauntlet and he finally escapes, leav-
ing the Bloom Center defenders fighting among
themselves.
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THE BURIED TREASURE OF COBRE (Jan,
3). — The cast: Richard Everett (liarry Mes-
tayer) ; John Haydcn (Frank Clarkj ; Chester
Ward (Will Machin) ; Monica Ward (Virginia
Kirtley) ; Prof. Peabody (Louis Cody) ; Presi-
dent Mendoza (Fred Hearn) ; Col. Goddard
( Richard Morris).
Richard Everett is appointed United States
Minister to Amapala, and is instructed by the
Secretary of State, John Haydeu. to secure me
signature of President Mendoza to a trr itv o
extradite criminals. When Everett arrives In
&.niapala he is introduced to Chester Ward and
his sister, Monica. Everett is informed iiy
Robert Garland, the American Consul at Ama-
pala, that Ward is a fugitive from justice and
is wealthy. Ward has, through the aid of Presi-
dent Mendoza, secured exclusive rights to ex-
plore the ruins of Cobre, where, rumor has it,
a treasure is buried.
•Prof. Peabody, an archaeologist, through Ev-
erett and Garland, the Consul, asks permission
to explore the ruins of Cobre, but his request
is refused by President Mendoza. Ward charges
Peabody with having a secret desire to search
for the buried treasure. Peabody, In turn, in-
forms Ward that he will explore the ruins of
Cobre, and Ward secures a detail of soldiers to
guard his concession. Everett tries many times
to have President Mendoza sign the extradition
treaty with his country, but his efforts fall
tbrough the plottings of Chester Ward and Col.
Goddard, also a fugitive from justice, and who
is friendly with Mendoza and Ward.
Peabody leaves for the ruins of Cobre, and
Monica seeks the aid of Richard Everett, with
whom she has become very friendly, in the be-
lief that Peabody will be killed by her brother.
Everett and Monica follow Peabody to the Cobre
ruins. Peabody, In the meantime, has evaded
the soldier guards and Chester Ward is In-
formed by the soldiers that there Is a stranger
in the ruins of Cobre. Everett and Monica
stumble upon a secret passageway, which leads
Into a secret room. There counterfeit money
Is discovered by Everett. Peabody, confronting
Ward, backs him into this secret room where in
the presence of Everett, Ward and bis sister,
he reveals his identity as that of a secret service
agent. In desperation Chester Ward takes his
own life.
Later Richard Everett again calls upon Presi-
dent Mendoza. He says: "The Secretary of
State will arrive within an hour. For the last
time I would advise you to affix your signature
to this extradition treaty." Knowing that Ev-
erett Is aware of the conspiracy with Ward in
the making of counterfeit money. President
Mendoza affixes his signature to the treaty.
Monica Ward prepares to leave Amapala, but
before she does so she meets Richard Everett,
and he says to her: "I also am ready to leave,
but not until you have become my wife," and
the two look Into each other's eyes with under-
standing.
THE CHRONICLES OF BLOOM CENTER
(Spooks" — Jan. 8). — The cast: Judah Paradise
(Cecil Holland) ; Mrs. Paradise (Mrs. Watson) ;
Sleuth, their foil (Archie Mallott) : Constable
Plum (Wm. Hutchinson) ; Chubby Green
(Ralph McComas) ; Postmaster Pash (John
Lancaster) ; Johnny West (Sidney Smith).
Judab Paradise and his itinerant spiritualists
visit Bloom Center. They rent apartments at
Constable Plum's home and hold a seance.
Chubby Green frightens all those going to the
meeting by covering himself with a sheet and
walking through the graveyard. Then he is
himself frightened to death by a real "spook."
The spiritualists are getting the Bloom Cen-
ter money in great shape until the spirit of
Constable Plum's former wife invades the meet-
ing. The spiritualists realize they have started
something they can't finish and flee in disorder.
One of their number falls Into mortar and Is
covered with white. His co-workers mistake
him for a ghost and flee before him down the
railroad tracks.
VIM.
CHICKENS (Jan. 14).— Hiram Gothrocks.
having recently acquired wealth, desires to enter
into society and agrees to marry his daughter,
Ethel, to Count Chasem, who is coming to visit
Gothrocks at his summer home. Jabbs. who un-
til now. has been Ethel's sweetheart, is ordered
by Gothrocks to cease paying attentions to her
and in despair seeks the advice of his friend.
Pokes, the village barber. Pokes, learning from
Jabbs of the count's intended visit, advises his
friend to impersonate the count, which Jabbs
agrees to do.
On his way to the residence of Gothrocks the
count and his valet are held up by two tramps
who are enjoying a meal at the roadi=iide of
chickens they have stolen from the hencoop of a
nearby girls' seminary. They force the count
and bis valet, after first exchanging clothes
with them, to enter the semlnarv by way of the
window, where they are arrested as the tramps
who recently stole the chickens.
In the meantime. Pokes and Jabbs have been
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disporting themselves in the Gothrocks home
at the expense of Gothrocks' furniture The
tramps having found in the clothes ot the count
the letter ot introduction to Gothrocks think that
they shall pass themselves off as the titled noble-
man and his valet, but instead find themselves
marched off to jail by the irate Gothrocks. In the
station house, when Gothrocks learns that the
count is the husband of the matron ot the
seminary, his dream of society vanishes and he
gladly gives Ethel into the arms ot Jabbs
LUBIN.
HIS LORDSHIP (Unit Program — Three
Parts).— The cast: Otto (Dave Don) ; His Wife
(Florence Williams) ; Carrie (Patsy DeForest).
It s the morning after and Otto awakens with
a "dark" taste in his mouth. Matters are much
aggravated when his wife hustles him out with
a mandate "no money, no eats." To keep body
and soul together, Otto takes a job as an extra
waiter where he tries hard to live up to the
promise to his wife not to touch another drop ■
but tate in the form ot Carrie intervenes. Car-
rie is a born flirt and Otto falls.
The a. m. finds Otto stretched out on the
floor in deep slumber with a couple ot empty
bottles at his side. Carrie sees u chance lor
fun and at her suggestion, Otto is dressod in
silk pajamas and placed in a luxurious led.
Awakening, he stares in a daze as he beholds
the uniformed butlers. "How is your Lordship
feeling?" is the first remark with which the well
rehearsed butlers greet Otto. At first Otto
thinks himself in a dream as a vague vision of
a wife and four kids — all his own — torture his
befogged memory. The butlers assure him that
one of his hallucinations is the belief that he
has a wife and children. As he is attired In
evening dress and escorted to the ballroom be-
tween two rows of bowing guests, he becomes
impressed with the fact that he is really a
lord. Happily he gazes at the wines on the
refreshment table, but Carrie keeps him from
drinking by a reminder that she promised to
marry him provided he will stay on the water
wagon. As Otto gazes at the fair face ot Car-
rie, he is again tortured with visions of wife
and kids, but Carrie looks good to him and im-
mediate arrangements are made tor the wed-
ding ceremony.
At Carrie's direction, a butler hastens to
Otto's wife in the wee morning hours and awak-
ens her with the information that her husband
is about to marry another woman. Dragging
her four children along with her, she hastens
to the Vanderfeller's mansion. Meanwhile, ar-
rangements are completed tor the mock mar-
riage. As Otto kneels, Carrie slips away and
a negress takes her place. Just then Otto
catches sight of his wife and children. He looks
from Carrie to his wife and begs to be told
who he really is. Like a bolt comes the an-
swer from the four kids who stretch forth their
hands to him with an exclamation. "You're our
daddy." Otto's wife drags him out by his ear,
£s he solemnly vows "never again."
SORRO-WS OF HAPPINESS (Unit Program-
Jan. 3). — The cast: Mary Carroll (June
Daye) ; "David Garrick" (Craufurd Kent) ;
Grace Carroll (Inez Buck) ; Katherine (Helen
Greene) ; Mrs. Carroll (Marie Sterling) ; Hotel
Proprietor (James Daly) ; Mr. Carroll (Hartley
McCullum).
David Garrick, a man from the city, disinher-
ited by his father, wanders to a small town
where he meets Mary Carroll, a simple little
country girl. Mary holds clandestine meetings
with Garrick, until surprised by her parents,
who insist that her company see her at her
home. Garrick has betrayed Mary and in an-
swer to her pleadings as to when they will be
married he sets the time for 3 o'clock of a
nearby day. Great preparations are made at
the humble little home while Garrick struggles
with himself undecided whether to keep his
promise. As he debates a letter comes ad-
vising of his father's death, and that he has
been left the sole heir. Immediately his mind
reverts to his old sweetheart, Katherine, a so-
cial favorite, and he decides to break his prom-
ise to Mary. He goes and leaves no trace of
his whereabouts.
At the Carroll home, Grace, Mary's older sis-
ter, who is studying voice culture in the city,
arrives for the wedding. The hour of 3 o'clock
arrives and patiently the little family waits. At
3 :15 Mary's father goes to summon Garrick.
l^pon his return he tells of Garrick's flight.
Mary, holding in her heart the secret of her
betrayal, is affected suddenly with a peculiar
form of mental derangement. Grace sees a
picture of Garrick and vows that she will
avenge her wronged sister. As time rolls on
each day at 3 o'clock, arrayed In her simple
wedding gown, Mary sits and waits and waits
for him who seemingly will never come.
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January 1, 1916
Grace, back in the city, becomes a popular
favorite known as Madame Mimi. During one
of her recitals Garrick is among the audience.
His sweetheart of the former days became tired
of waiting for him and married ; and he became
a man about town. He is introduced to Madame
Mimi, who immediately recognizes the betrayer
of her sister. Their meetings become frequent.
Soon Garrick confesses his love for her and
she, in reply to his proposal, replies, "Yes, to-
morrow at o at my apartments we will wed."
He is somewhat startled but she retaining her
composure, questions him for his actions. Mary
and Mrs. Carroll are called by wire, and plans
are laid for the wedding the next afternoon.
VENGEANCE OF THE OPPRESSED (Three
Parts — Jan. 6) . — The cast : Aaron, the Jew
(Edward Sloman) ; Esther, his wife (Adda
Gleason) ; His Mother (Adelaide Bronti) ; Ruth,
his daughter (Francelia Billington) ; Sergius
Kosloff (George Routh) ; the Russian Ambas-
sador (Benjamin Hopkins) ; Meyer (Julian La-
mothe) ; Lady Elizabeth (Helen Wolcott) ; Rus-
sell Parker (L. C. Shumway).
Aaron Markowitz, a Russian Jew, is jubilant
over the receipt of a letter from his uncle in
America, enclosing a money order, with which
to bring his family, consisting of wife, mother
and baby girl, to America. The Cossack of-
ficer, Sergius Kosloff, attracted by Esther's
beauty, makes advances to her. Aaron inter-
poses. The next day, Sergius leads his Cos-
sacks against the Jews. Aaron is cruelly
scourged, and Sergius and two other officers
go to his home. Sooner than suffer dishonor,
Esther kills herself and the old mother is cru-
cified. Aaron is nearly crazed when he dis-
covers what has been done. Taking his baby
girl, he makes his way to America, vowing
vengeance.
In America, Aaron prospers. Twenty years
later he is a Croesus, and an international
financial figure. His daughter, Ruth, would
marry Dr. Russell Parker, but Aaron tells her
It is better that she wed one of her own faith.
Aaron figures in a loan made to the Russian
government, and later learns that the Russian
attache is none other than Sergius Kosloff. He
immediately sets out to obtain vengeance. Aaron
has Lady Elizabeth Crane ensnare the Russian
to such an extent that when Sergius is given a
secret treaty to guard as he would his life, he
promises to see Lady Elizabeth before sailing
for Russia with It. These facts known to Aaron,
he sets the trap. He informs the Ambassador
that Sergius is a traitor and to be followed.
Sergius has promised to see Lady Elizabeth on
Tuesday night at Aaron's New York home
thinking It Is her residence. A spy Is given
orders to kill if Sergius proves a traitor.
Then, before his plans can be carried out,
Aaron is stricken. Ruth calls Dr. Parker, but
no hope Is held out for Aaron. The Jew, hav-
ing lived all the years for vengeance, promises
Parker his daughter and his wealth if the
doctor can only keep him alive until Tuesday
night. A fight Is made against death. Medical
science and Aaron's Indomitable will finally
conquer death. Tuesday night comes. Aaron
has been wheeled to the library. Lady Eliza-
beth arrives. When Sergius comes, she admits
him in the darkened room, where Aaron waits.
Then she switches on the lights and rushes out.
Sergius realizes that he has been duped; rushes
after her; the spy shoots him with a noiseless
gun from behind the window. Aaron and his
prey are alone. The Jew wheels himself to the
mortally wounded man, and asks him if he
remembers the dread day twenty years ago.
Sergius recognizes the Russian Jew. Aaron
gloats over his victim, and raising his hands
to God in a prayer of thanks, passes away, sat-
isfied that his people have been avenged.
BILLIE'S HEADACHE (Jan. 8).— The cast:
Billie Haskins {Billie Reeves) ; Jane Gray
fCarrie Reynolds) ; Mr. Gray fPeter Lang) ;
Mrs. Gray (Clara Lambert) ; Pudgey (John
Sherman).
Billie is invited to take Sunday dinner at
the home of his sweetheart, Jane. He arrives
at the house, full of appetite and love. As
dinner is not ready upon his arrival, Billie
joins the family in a little gab-fest. He Is
given the best chair in the room which is Grand-
father's rocker, but no sooner does he sit down
than Billie realizes something is wrong. A
hasty examination discloses the fact that BIl-
lie's trousers have become caught in a break
in the chair seat, and try as he will, Billie
cannot rise.
Dinner is announced but Billie is forced to
decline because of his awkward predicament.
When pressed for the reason why he refuses to
eat, Billie says he has a headache. Mrs. (Jray,
a motherly old soul, at once imagines that
Billie is really sick, and orders that he be put
to bed in the spare room at once. Billie is
lugged off to bed in spite of his protests, but
when the family are all asleep, Billie tries to
sneak out of the house and is mistaken by
Mr. Gray for a burglar.
A lively chase through the snow ensues, and
Billie is taken into custody by the Constable,
who imposes a fine on Billie for appearing in
public insufficiently clothed.
VITAGRAPH.
THE SURPRISES OF AN EMPTY HOTEL
(Four Parts — Unit Program — Jan. 10). — The
cast: Francis Marchmont (Charles Richman) ;
Charles Manders (Leo Delaney) ; Thomas Cad-
wallader (Charles Eldridge) ; Alfred, Count
(William Dunn) ; Henry Barclay (Robert Gail-
lard) ; Lucie Bennt (Arline Pretty) ; Birdie
Jameson (Ethel Corcoran).
The Hotel Continental on the seacoast is
emptied one season of its tenants by an epi-
demic of diphtheria, and the patrons never re-
turn. Francis Trehurn Marchmont was one of
its regular patrons, who, while engaged in a
copper deal, had been gobbled up by the trust
in the person of Thomas Cadwallader Bennt, the
copper magnate. Marchmont later learned that
the man he hated (Bennt) had gone to Paris,
married and died immediately thereafter.
Marchmont goes to spend a week at the Ho-
tel Continental for old time's sake, and after his
arrival, a steam yacht comes to anchor in the
offing and the owner, a woman who signs her-
self "Mrs. Lucie Fairbanks," engages rooms at
the hotel". Marchmont is greatly attracted to
the lady, and the two become good friends, but
as he supposes her husband to be alive, he does
not presume upon their acquaintance.
One night she raps on his door and whispers
to him that there are burglars in the hotel, as
there are footsteps above her room. They being
the only tenants in the place, Marchmont finds
himself involved in some very exciting adven-
tures which culminate in his overhearing "Mrs.
Fairbanks" and a strange woman quarreling.
He then learns that both women are common-
law claimants to the fortune of old Cadwallader
Bennt.
The two men who he thought were burglars
were unscrupulous lawyers who were trying to
get Mrs. Bennt to New York State so they
could serve papers on her. The rascals finally
kidnap her and take her aboard the yacht, which
is prevented by Marchmont. One of the men,
in revenge, tries to blow up the yacht, but the
tables are turned at the last minute and the
lawyer perishes in the terrific explosion which
obliterates the yacht. Marchmont and his bride-
to-be are then left in peace and happiness.
A CRIPPLE CREEK CINDERELLA (Jan. 10
— Unit Program) . — The cast : The Gambler
(William Duncan) ; Dick (Alfred Vosburgh) ;
Nell Gray (Mrs. Vosburgh) ; Nell's Father
( Carleton Weatherby ) ; Dancehall Proprietor
(George Stanley).
A stranger enters the mining town of Crip-
ple Creek and takes up his abode in old Bailey's
empty shack. He is tall and good looking and
his name is Dick, but he has a strong aversion
for dancehall girls. Nell, who dances at the
saloon to support her invalid father, loses her
slipper and Dick finds it. Filled with curiosity
to know who the owner of the dainty shoe Is,
Dick keeps it and uses it to make his claim
with, feeling It must be a good omen. He meets
Nell later, but she has on old and very large
shoes, so he decides it cannot be her, and she
doesn't tell him.
Dick strikes gold, and Incidentally falls In
love with Nell, but at their first kiss, Jim. the
gambler, appears, and his scornful laugh sends
the girl home and Dick into a rage. He fol-
lows the gambler and finds him attempting to
force his attentions upon Nell. A fight follows
in which Dick is victorious, but he has to run
for his life as all believe he has killed the
gambler. His cup of misery Is full when he
learns the girl he loves is his Cinderella and a
girl of the dancehall. He thrusts her aside,
but in the man hunt which follows, she saves
his life, and as the gambler was not seriously
hurt, all ends happily.
WHEN TWO PLAY A GAME (Jan. 14).— The
cast includes Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew and
Arthur Robinson.
Arrhibald Atwater's wife keeps his home so
crowded with women knitting socks for soldiers
that he finally decides to escape from his un-
pleasant environment and suddenly becomes a
victim of aphasia, or 1 ss of memory. He ac-
cordingly makes arrangements with his friend
Charley, and goes to New York without letting
anyone else know where he has gone. Mrs.
Atwater is at once worried and fears her dar-
ling has met with foul play, until Charley rings
up and abruptly tells her Archie has been seen
in New York acting strangely.
Unfortunately, Archie runs into an old maid
cousin whom he grossly deceives by pretending
he does not know her. The good laCy is fright-
ened and at once telegraphs Mrs. Atwater that
her husband is at the St. George, acting very
strangely. Charley arrives at the hotel, and
the two friends makes the acquaintance of two
fair damsels, with the idea of taking them out
to dine. But wifey arrives in time to overhear
part of their conversation, and is greatly en-
lightened thereby.
To teach her hubby a lesson, she plays the
"lost memory game" herself, makes him wor-
ried, then jealous and after leading him a
wild goose chase, both speak what is on their
minds, then "make up."
BIOGRAPH,
HEREDITY— (Dec. '^^ ; Biograph— Reissue-
No. 30). — The cast: The white man (Harry
Carey) ; the Indian maid (Madge Kirby) ; their
son (Jack Pickford) ; Indian chiefs (Alfred
Paget. W. C. Robinson).
At the edge of the Indian encampment, where
the renegade white man establishes a trading
post, he meets the Indian maid, who later be-
comes his purchased bride. A son is born.
Playing with his kind, the child, who inherits
his mother's Indian character, passes on to boy-
hood. Then the racial difference between father
and son is felt. At length the father, angered
by the youth's reluctance to leave his people
and accompany him on a trading trip, uses vio-
lence to gain Ills ends. In the presence of
white men he becomes ashamed of his Indian
wife and child. Traveling among other Indian
tribes, he sells them bad whisky and broken
guns. Aroused by his trickery, they go on the
warpath. In the attack on the wagon the war
cry of his ancestors stirs the young halfbreed's
blood. The father's crimes prove his own de-
struction, while the boy and his mother return
to their people.
THE WOMAN OF MYSTERY— (Three Parts
— Dec. 29). — Tlie cast: General Tremont (G.
Raymond Nye) ; Earadier (Jack Drumeir) ;
Marcel (Franklin Ritchie); Agostini (Herbert
Barrlngton) ; Hans (Charles H. Mailes) ; So-
phia (Louise Vale).
Having perfected the most powerful explo-
sive in tne world, General Tremont Is beset by
spies of foreign governments. To safeguard
the formula he contrives a device which will
explode when the safe Is opened bv anyone
save himself. Hans, a foreign agent, attempts
to enter the laboratory and is surprised by
the general, whom Tie kills. The explosion of
the safe blows off the thief's right band.
Laforet, the detective put on the case, finds
the severed hand and removes from one finger
a ring engraved with the name "Hans." The
detective learns that a mysterious woman vis-
ited the general on the night of his death, and
sets out to trace her. She is the Baroness
Sophia Grodsko, a secret agent associated with
Hans and Agostini, tne head of the secret ser.-
ice. Sophia learns that Marcel Bradier. a
young chemist, son of the general's wealthy
friend, has been associated with General Tre-
mont and has received from him a copy of the
formula. She contrives to meet Marcel and he
falls in love with her.
By ingratiating herself into the laboratory
she learns where he keeps the formula and
throws a warning note to Hans, who, disguised
as a ffsherman ,is waiting in a boat on the
river below. But Immediately, an opportunity to
secure the formula presents itself, and she
takes it. Marcel goes walking with her. Hans
gets fire to the factory and is caught by La
Foret, who has used the ring as a clue. Hans
gets away, reaches the laboratory, and, in the
presence of fellow conspirators, discovers that
the formula is not in its hiding place.
Sophia does not give up the formula, for she
loves Marcel and has only stolen the secret to
prevent it falling into her fellow conspira-
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and she sends Marcel warning to keep away
from the villa to which they would lure him in
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NESTOR.
FLIVVER'S TERRIBLE PAST— (Dec. 31).—
Pimple becomes a fugitive from the State jail.
While journeying about town he passes a beer
garden wherein are seated a group of people
around a table. His throat suddenly becomes
parched and he approaches them. He agreus
to tell them a sad story of his past life, but
before he can commence his tTiirst must be
quenched, to which they readily assent. He
then relates the story.
While an engineer on the Chatham and Lan-
cashire Line he met a woman passenger on his
train for the first time, and immediately be-
came enamored of her and she with him. She
became a frequent passenger on his train and
ere long she was his bride. They lived hap-
pily for a time, until one aay he came home
to his wife and was thrown out of the house
by his wife's former husband.
While running his engine that evening along
Its usual course his fireman shouted. "Danger
ahead !" and, with a sudden jerk, he put on
the brakes and leaped to the tracks below to
investigate the cause of the holdup. He was
astonished to see a woman, tied hand and foot,
stretched across the track. He released ner
from her bonds and staggered when he gazed
into her face and saw that it was his own
wife Lizzie. Suddenly her husband came on
the scene and she explained to Pimple that It
was he who was responsible for this dastardly
act. Pimple had prompted the villain to wreak
vengeance on the Tiero, so he suggested a fight
to the end for the hand of the woman. First,
a duel in which the sword of each oroke in the
midst of the conflict, and then a fight with
gloves, in which Pimple came out the victor,
thus proving himself worthy of being espoused
to Lizzie. As he finishes his story his jailer
comes, and Pimple's spree ends.
girl whom he saved from two ruffians in the
park that afternoon. Powell persuades him to
come back that night to a midnight supper
which be is giving to Carmona. Robert comes
and meets the woman who falls very much in
love with him.
Robert had previously told Powell that he
could not drink, for as soon as he took one glass
everything faded into oblivion and he could not
be responsible for what he did. Carmoua coaxes
Robert to take a drink to her health. He
yields and does so. Then everything is for-
gotten. He remembers nothing until he awak-
ens next morning — to find Carmona in negligee
in the parlor of his apartment. He is stunned.
He goes to Helen and confesses all, but she
sadly turns him adrift.
Powell meets Robert and tells him tauntingly
that Helen has promised to be his wife. The
men quarrel. Powell in the meantime, has met
Nan and promises her that if she comes to his
apartment he will marry her and she goes there.
Later in the night, unable to rest thinking of
Helen, Robert goes to Powell's department to
ask him the details of his engagement. He
finds Powell dead. An old servant accuses
Robert of the crime and he is being led off when
a puff of smoke blows through the portiers and
a loud report is heard.
The curtains are torn aside and the body of
Nan falls to the ground. She tells how she en-
tered the rooms — how Powell laughed at her
proposal that he marry her — how he tried to
take her into his arms — and how she finally fired
the desperate shot that killed him. On the
strength of this confession Robert is freed —
and Nan dies in his arms. Shortly afterward
he leaves Carmona and goes to work in a large
mill where he tries to forget. Here again
tragedy is brought before him when he finds the
slim body of a young girl in the river — a girl
who was ruined by one of his own foremen.
He begins to think deeply of his own life
and to pity Carmona, whom he knows loved him
deeply. So he returns to her — to find her the
mother of a little child — whom she claims is his.
She is very ill. Robert marries her and she
dies happy. Robert now decides to devote his
life to the boy. The child falls ill and a niirse
is sent for. The nurse is Helen and so these
two meet again and the bitterness of the past is
all swept from the girl's heart at the sight of
Robert's suffering and by the side of the sleep-
ing baby they once more pledge their troth.
"Rockfeller of Japan."— Baron Yei-Ichi Shi-
busawa, with party of Japanese notables, visits
Universal City, Cal. ..t5„,„
Tairee-Master Aground.— Sailing ship rero
d'Alemouer" finds a sandy berth.— Mantaloken,
N J. Subtitle : Bales of cork strew the shore.
Steaks "A la Cart."— Board of Health re-
moves prohibition against sale of horse flesb.—
New York City. Subtitle: Will these fellows
have a kick coming? ^
To Brave the Arctic— Capt. Louis Lane and
John Borden to wrest riches in furs from polar
regions.— Chicago, 111. Subtitles : Captain. Louis
Lane. Mr. John Borden. ... . „„
Picturesque Allies.— French Algerian troops
lend their aid to strengthen position against the
enemy. — "Somewhere" in France. Subtitle: un
to dig trenches. . ,
Training Cavalry.— British recruits _ are put
through strenuous drills. — "Somewhere in ling-
French War Balloon.— Giant air craft carries
army observers aloft to spy on enemy.— on
French Battle Line.
Engineering Feat.— Span weighing 468 tons,
part of two-million-dollar bridge, is placed in
position over Columbia River.— Vancouver,
Back From the Grave.- Lost submarine, sub-
merged for twenty-five years, is raised from river
bottom.— Chicago, 111. „„„„
A Healthful Pastime.— Ice skating finds many
devotees among the fashionable set. — Biltmore
Hotel Ice Gardens, New York City.
Cartoons by Hy. Mayer, world famous carica-
turist.
IMP.
THE LAW OF LIFE (Three Parts— Jan. 7). —
The cast: Robert McKenzie (King Baggot) ;
Helen Willoughby (Miss Edna Hunter) ; Sid
Powell (Ned Reardon) ; La Carmona (Miss
Clara Beyers) ; Nan (Elsie McLeod).
Two men, Robert MacKenzie and Sidney Pow-
ell, love Helen. She prefers Robert and accepts
bis proposal because she believes him to be
good. Powell has ruined a young girl Nan, and
the village makes her an outcast. Helen alone
remains her friend. In the city Powell and
MacKenzie meet. Powell hates the other man
tor winning the girl he himself covets. In
Powell's room, Robert sees the portrait of La
Carmona, a dancer, in whom he recognizes a
UNIVERSAL.
UNIVERSAL ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. 199
(Dec. 29).
Echoes of the Wilson Wedding. — Marriage li-
cense issued to President Woodrow Wilson and
Mrs. Norman Gait. — Washington, D. C. Sub-
titles : The bride's home, where ceremony was
performed. The White House, their new home.
Children present huge poinsetta to White House
bride. — Hollywood, Cal.
Dinner on the Hoof. — Stockyards glutted with
cattle, sheep and goats that will feed thousands.
Chicago, 111.
L-KO.
BILLY'S REFORMATION (Two Parts— Jan.
9) —The cast: Billy (Billy Ritchie) : the
Sweetheart (Louise Orth) ; the Nephew (Reg-
gie Morris) ; the Trouble Maker ( Gene Rogers).
When Billy Inherits a fortune of $io,0(X),om>
he becomes so unmanageable around the house
that his wife sends him to her sister to be re-
formed. On the train he fiirts with a pretty
girl thereby inciting the jealousy of the trou-
ble maker. He is chased from the train and
arrives at his sister's house in his pajamas.
There he again meets the girl and tries to win
her from her sweetheart. He demoralizes the
household and in a battle that follows he i3
bested, and in trying to escape climbs a flag-
pole, falls from the top into a fire. He finally
escapes, a sadder but wiser man.
JOKER.
THOSE FEMALE HATERS (Jan. 8).— -The
cast: Max Shultz (Max Asher) ; His Uncle
(William Franey) ; the Widow (Gale Henry) I
Lillie (Lillian Peacock) ; the Valet (Milburn
Moranti). ^. . . ■ ■ „
Max and bis uncle hate everything pertaining
to the female. In fact, so strong is their aver-
sion to the fair sex that they have made an
iron-bound agreement that the first who pays
attention to a woman will forfeit to the other
the sum of $50,000. This agreement they have
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framed and placed conspicuously in their room.
The widow is a "merry one" and arrives at the
same place where Max and uncle stay. She finds
much to admire in uncle, and when uncle gives
her the stony stare she asks the clerk about him
and learns his hatred of the eternal feminine.
A party of Max's f lends are on an outing
on a houseboat, and, knowing Max's aversion to
anything feminine, persuade him to come, tell-
ing him that the party is strictly a "stagg one."
Max comes, but is sore and angry when he finds
that there are women present, among them be-
ing Lllile, whose brother is giving the party.
He tries to avoid Lillie, but her charms are too
enduring for that and they finally become very
chummy. Max in a moment of indiscretion
puts his arm about the girl and the others catch
him In the act. Fearful that she will lose him,
Lillie insists upon an immediate marriage,
which Is performed. Max tells of the agree-
ment and they agree to keep the marriage a
secret. The couple set out to see uncle.
Uncle meanwhile has not been asleep and
finds much pleasure in the widow's company.
The widow finally gets him in a receptive mood
and while they are embracing are caught by
the valet, who, fearing uncle has lost his mind,
hastily writes Max to hurry home. When Max
arrives uncle, in order to tool him, has the
widow disguise as a valet, but when Max asks
the valet to bathe him there is trouble in the
camp. Max meanwhile, to fool uncle, disguises
Lillie as a valet, and the two women confront
each other and penetrate the disguises. Expla-
nations are in order and things are finally
straightened out. The two men agree to call
off the agreement, as they both fell in love at
about the same time and the two couples are
left happy.
BISON.
ON THE TRAIL OP THE TIGRESS (Two
Parts — Jan. 8).— The cast: Paul (Paul Bour-
geois) ; Betty Hoffman (Betty Schade) ; Pidetta
(Rozita Marstine) ; Pierre (Mr. Bryson) ; Pi-
detta's Accomplice (T. D. Crittenden).
Pidetta, a notorious French woman and leader
of one of Paris' worst gangs of crooks, lives
in a beautiful chateau which contains an un-
derground palace. She reads in the papers of
the arrival at the best hotel of Betty Hoffman,
her mother and fiance, an American million-
aire. She decides to make Betty her next vic-
tim. Being well known in French society. It Is
an easy matter for Pidetta to make the friend-
snip of the American heiress, who soon learns
to like the refined French woman. In Fidetta's
underground palace there is a man, a weak dope
fiend, who was once Fidetta's admirer. Through
her evil plans she soon wrecked his manhood
and reduced him to be her abject slave. Pidetta
confides her plans to Pierre, the dope fiend, and
forces him to do as she says.
One day Pidetta comes to the hotel for Betty
and takes her riding. They enter the woods and
visit the grounds of the chateau. Betty's nat-
ural curiosity leads her about the grounds of
the place and the result is that she is suddenly
pounced upon and gagged and bound. Pidetta
goes out on the road again, and that evening
when Paul, Betty's fiance, becomes uueasy be-
cause of her absence, he starts out to find her.
He finds Pidetta lying on the ground by her
car and when he raises her up she feigns falnt-
ness and tells him how they were attacked and
Betty was carried away by two strangers. Paul
takes Pidetta Into her chateau and after sum-
moning the servant to attend her he rushes out
and back to the hotel to notify the police of
Betty's disappearance, not knowing that Betty
Is being held a prisoner beneath the chateau
which he is in.
Pidetta forces Betty to write a note to her
mother, demanding $lG,n(X) to be given to a man
at a certain place or time, or else she will be
killed. The note is sent to the hotel by Pierre,
who disappears. The mother, Paul and the de-
tectives, who have been summoned, realize that
the money must bo delivered or the threat to
kill Betty may be carried out. Consequently
the next day the money Is brought to the given
place, but the crook escapes before the detec-
tives get him.
The money arrives, but Pidetta does not ful-
fil her promise to allow Betty to return home,
for she realizes that her chateau will be dis-
covered. One day Pierre, touched by the plead-
ings of Betty, determnies to go to Betty's mother
and tell here where Betty is hidden. Detec-
tives are assigned to go with Pierre who leads
them through the secret tunnels. Pidetta, hav-
ing seen through her periscope their arrival
automatically opens the cages of the lions and
tigers, and the men are forced to battle their
way through the ferocious animals, and thus
follow Pidetta and her gang.
Pidetta and the gang, carrying Betty, arrive
In the last underground room. They throw
Betty upon the floor and disappear into the
stone pillars by secret doors. The detectives
rush into the room and bar the door In time to
keep the tigers out. Paul rushes to Betty and
releases her. They all realize that there Is one
way of escape ; so, cautiously, they open the
door to allow the hungry animals to leap Into
the room past them, and then quick as a flash
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them. Thus they escape from the chateau with
Betty. Pidetta and her gang start to come
from the stone pillars, and are terrified to see
the animals in the room. They are left to fate ;
to starve to death in the pillars, or come out
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NESTOR.
JED'S TRIP TO THE FAIR (Jan. 3).— The
cast: Jed (Eddie Lyons) ; Lizzie (Bettie Comp-
sonj ; the Mysterious Stranger (Lee Moranj ;
the Thief (Joe JaneckeJ.
Jed, an honest country boy, is winner in tho
Exposition Contest of the Sacramento Bugle and
finds that as winner he receives $5U0 in cash
and two round trips to the San Francisco Ex-
position. He tells his sweetheart, Lizzie, and
after receiving admonitions from the old folks
to be careful of the "slick ones" the couple set
out. Almost before they arrive in Frisco they
iind that the folks' advice was not badly given.
A mysterious stranger, Lee, strikes up an ac-
quaintance with them. Jed is rather suspicious,
but Lizzie easily falls for the handsome
stranger-crook.
In the city he plots with Joe, an accomplice
of his, to cop the stranger's roll. He wants Joe
to grab their grips and when Jed pursues he
will grab or secure the money, which he knows
the girl is keeping for her sweetheart. It hap-
pens, however, that by Lizzie's advice, the
"roll" is transferred to the grip for safety.
Joe steals the grip and Jed pursues. To his con-
sternation Lee learns of the money being placed
in the grip. Jed has no dlflBculty in recovering
the grip, its theft being only a ruse, and he
returns with the roll in safety.
The couple place the money in the girl's um-
brella, believing that no one would suspect the
hiding place. Lee tries to get possession of
the umbrella, but Is unsuccessful and gains the
suspicion of both the young people. Seeing his
own efforts hopeless, he gets his female accom-
plice, Ethel, and she exerts her charms upon
Jed, it being the plan of the crooks to get Jed
out of the room, while they make a search for
money. All goes well ; Jed falls for the charmerj
and Lizzie Is left alone in her room. Jed, how-
ever, sees the crooks sneak up the stairs and
surmising their purpose, follows them and turns
the tables. Then they proceed to visit the Ex-
position, their money still intact.
FLIVVER'S ART OF MYSTERY (Jan. 7).—
Having nothing better to do one day. Flivver
decides to visit a theater nearby and chances
to see a very clever conjuring turn. He is
greatly attracted by it and later on, receiving
an invitation to spend the evening with his
grandparents in order to celebrate their golden
wedding, he decides to go to the conjurer and
ask him to teach him his tricks.
He is received very kindly by the professions 1,
who advises him to buy his 5-cent book ex-
plaining every trick most minutely. Very much
pleased. Flivver sets himself to work and on
the night of the party he arrives at his grand-
father's house carrying a bag containing all the
necessary paraphernalia. His relations are de-
lighted when he tells them that he intends en-
tertaining them all with some clever conjuring
tricks. Alas ! their joy is short-lived. Not-
withstanding his careful attention to all the
details given In the conjuring book, FUwer is
met with failure and disaster with every experi-
ment.
In his attempts to copy the conjurer he only
succeeds in injuring nearly every member of the
party. He mashes his aged grandfather over
the head, throws his fragile grandmother mer-
cilessly upon the floor, puts a hat containing six
or seven broken eggs on the head of his cousin,
and throws a bucketful of water over his charm-
ing young sister. When the parly have recov-
ered sufficiently from their shock they take him
by the heels and hurl him out-of the front door.
We see him sitting disconsolately on the pave-
ment trying to collect his thoughts, and from
the expression on his face one would imagine
that the conjurer who sold him the book of
tricks will have an unpleasant half hour next
time he chances to come across Flivver's path.
REX.
SHATTERED NERVES (Jan. 4).— The cast:
Ted Harrison (Ben Wilson) ; T. R. Williams
(Charles Ogle) ; Ruth, his daughter (Dorothy
Phillips).
Ted Harrison, suffering from a nervous com-
plaint, finds that the slightest scratching sound
drives him wild. He is employed as the secre-
tary to T. R. Williams, a broker. The sound
of a construction gang steam whistle annoys
him. After slamming down the window, he
finds that the stenographer's steady clicking
on her typewriter is driving him to distraction.
He orders her to stop her pounding. Over-
come by fatigue he falls asleep at his desk, and
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in a visualization of his dream we see Mr. Will-
iams and his daughter, Ruth, enter the office.
Now it happens that Ted is in love with Kuth
and she with him. She consoles and soothes
him and together they leave to go out to lunch.
At lunch, Ted tries to control himself but is
made very irritable by the constant beating of
a man's fork on his plate as he keeps time to
the music that the orchestra is playing. Ted
jumps to his I'eet, and betore Ruth can inter-
fere, he has taken the fork from the hand of
the man and thrown it on the floor. The
stranger twists Ted's nose and takes Ruth
away from him. The manager, noting the dis-
turbance, orders them all out of the cafe. Once
outside of the restaurant, the stranger coolly
walks away with Ted's girl.
It appears to be a case of love at first sight,
for Ted presently sees Ruth and the stranger
enter a church, where they proceed to get mar-
ried. Ted returns in a despondent mood to the
office and Mr. Williams, noting his extreme
nervousness, suggests that it would be a good
idea for him to take a vacation. Ted takes his
advice and goes to a little country hotel where
he is given a room on the second floor, after
informing the manager of his complaint.
At first all is quiet as the grave and Ted falls
asleep. Then, all of a sudden at different times
a number of nerve-racking noises are made
which continued well through the night. Morn-
ing comes and Ted makes all haste to the office
where he presently sees Ruth enter with the
stranger to whom she was married. Ted has a
furious encounter with the stranger again and
succeeds in giving his nose a vigorous pull.
We now see Mr. Williams and Ruth at the
office standing alongside of Ted who is still
sleeping at the desk. Ted awakens with a
violent start and then laughs as he tells Mr.
Williams and Ruth of his dream. In the final
scene it Is very apparent that if there is to be
any wedding coming off in the near future, it
will be between Ted and Ruth.
POWERS.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK (Installment No. 1—
"Where Uncle Sam Makes His Laws and Keeps
His Relics' — Dec. 25). — This installment shows
two of the most important of the Government
buildings — the Congressional Library and the
State Department Building. The scores of
clerks and other workers are shown at their
various tasks and each branch of tue myriad of
departments in each building is given individual
treatment.
The picture starts with a close-up view of
President Wilson and then he is shown with
his full cabinet In session. Many other State,
Government and a number of prominent repre-
sentatives of foreign nations are shown. These
include Lindsay M. Garrison, Secretary of War;
Secretary of State Robert D. Lansing, former
Secretary of State William J. Bryan, Sir Thomas
Cecil Spring-Rice and his secretary. Sir George
Persh : Count von Bernstorff, the German Am-
bassador, and others prominent in the affairs
of the world. The beautiful mural paintings in
the Congressional Library, as well as the rare
mosaics, are clearly shown. A portrait of Ber-
nard R. Green, who designed and built the
Library, and who died soon after the portrait
was taken, is reproduced, together with that
of Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress.
Perhaps the most interesting section of the
Library is that devoted to rare books and docu-
ments. The Government Library contains as
many rare exhibits as any similar institution
in the world, among which is a first folio edi-
tion of Shakespeare, printed in 1623. This edi-
tion is valued at $1.').OUO and is faithfully de-
picted in the pictures.
The method of transferring the 3,000.000 vol-
umes to the 155 miles of shelves is a picture of
unusual interest. The latter part of the reel is
given over to a journey through the Smithsonian
Institute, where are housed historical relics,
the best known of which are the camp kit used
by George Washington during the Revolutionary
War, his uniform and other mementoes of the
"Father of His Country" ; and the original
Star Spangled Banner, the flag which Inspired
Francis Scott Key to compose our National an-
them.
comes. Most of the dogs are fox terriers, but
tliL-re are one or two which are more or less
mongrel.
An interesting stunt is the dogs playing leap-
frog. First they do this by ordinary jumps and
vary this with fancy and intricate steps, jump-
ing over each other on their hind legs, and
finally combining the jump with a pirouette.
Next the dogs are sent up a ladder on all fours
and then on their hind feet only. The little
mongrel is continually finding fault and object-
ing, so that occasionally he must be spanked,
hut he does his little roll-over stunt gracefully
and does not seem to mind the spanking in the
least.
Lnder the special title, "Slide, Kelly, Slide,"
the entire troupe is sent up a ladder and down
a chute, both head-on dive and facing back-
wards.
LAEMMLE.
THE UNDERWORLD (Jan. 5).— Tlie cast:
The Newlyweds (Kena Rodgers and Hal Cool-
ey) ; Antonio (Rupert Julian) ; Kara (Hilsie
Jane Wilson).
The newly weds are entertaining a party of
friends in honor of their recent marriage and
the ordinary run of after-dinner pleasures being
done to death, the wife is very anxious to give
her guests a real entertainment. She proposes
a slumming party, and while at first her hus-
band objects, upon seeing the bitter disapppoint-
meut of the wife, he finally agrees to take them
all to see the sights of "The Tenderloin."
The party arrives in the tough part of town
and Hal calls an apparent lounger and offers
to pay him to show them through the town.
The lounger agrees to guide them and they are
taken into a tough joint. Among the interest-
ing exhibits he shows them Antonio, who has
a reputation as the best "knifer ' in town and
the guests look at him with shudders. Kara, a
queen of the underworld, also comes into the
limelight and the well-dressed strangers view
her with curiosity and trepidation. Kara later
returns to the room with an ardent admirer
and when Antonio rises and stealthily creeps
toward her, both denizens of the den and the
guests, seek places of hiding.
They see, with horror, Antonio brutally thrust
the girl aside and he and Kara's companion
engage in a duel. The fight rages about the
room and into the adjoining room. Later An-
tonio's antagonist staggers into the room and
falls over a table apparently dead. The guests
flee in horror and upon arriving safely home
Mrs. Newly wed declares that never again will
she go for a "slumming party."
In the den there is hilarious rejoicing. The
manager divides with his confederates the
money he had received from the visitors to get
them safely out, while the principals in the
drama remove their disguises and accept the
congratulations of all present for their masterly
portrayal of a tragedy.
CARL EMMY AND HIS DOGS (Jan. 6).—
This split reel release shows a number of dogs
collected in what is apparently the auditorium
of a dog theater, watching each other perform
tricks. All of them take their part as their turn
MISSY (Two Parts — Jan. 6).— The cast:
Missy (Myrtle Gonzalez) ; Dave Briscoe (Alfred
Allen) ; Jenny (Josie Sedgwick) ; Walter Hart
(Frank Newburg) ; Blonde McDonald (Val
Paul) ; Jos. Boggs (William Brunter).
Dave Briscoe, trapper and guide, lives with
his wife, Jenny, and baby daughter. Missy, in
the big woods. Jenny has long rebelled against
her life and had made the acquaintance of Joe
Boggs. who owns a gambling house and saloon.
Finally, one day, she and Boggs leave together,
taking Missy, the baby with them. Dave re-
turns home and learns of their elopement. He
intercepts the two and takes the baby from her,
but forcing her to go with Boggs in the life
she has chosen.
Many years pass. Missy grows up to be a
child of the wilderness, and is loved by Lon
McDonald, a trapper. Missy and Lon become
great friends and Dave has hopes that some
time Lon will become more than a partner to
him. Jenny, meanwhile, is enjoying the better
things of life. Boggs is considered wealthy and
their names are among the head of the list of
the newly rich. Boggs had been fair to the
woman and legally married her.
As Missy had now grown up her mother
writes Dave begging him to allow the girl to
come to her and take advantage of the educa-
tion she can give her. Dave tells her that it
will depend on Missy — that if she wants to go
to her mother that It will be all right with
him, but refuses to Influence her one way or the
other. Lon, knowing the yearning of Missy
for little extravagances, had several times on
his trips to town Drought her diilerent articles.
When Missy learns that her muther is in the
city, she also learns that by going to her she
will have all the clothes and other little things
that she has read about but never seen. When
the actual time to decide the question comes.
Missy refuses to leave her father and Lon.
When the hunting season opens, Walter Hart,
a sportsman of the same city where the Boggs
live, arrives in the woods to hunt and makes
his headquarters at Dave's home and so be-
comes acquainted with Missy. The girl learns
that Hart knows her mother, and the two spend
much time together. A love affair develops be-
tween them and Dave orders Hart to leave.
Missy shows a mind of her own and insists that
if the hunter leaves that she will go to her
mother. Dave is insistent, however, and Hart
is forced to leave. Missy, true to her word.
slips away to her mother. In the city, Hart
again renews his attentions to Missy and at the
expiration of a year, arrangements are being
made for their wedding. Although Missy thinks
a great deal of Hart she has vague suspicions
against him and the night before their wedding
she bribes a dancing girl to exchange places
with her and Missy is present at the big party
in Hart's home. She sees the attention Hart
liays to the dancing girl and his true char-
acter Is shown to her. Hart finally discovers
his sweetheart's presence and there is a stormy
scene between them.
Broken hearted. Missy thinks of the truu love
of Lon and the peacefulness of her mountain
home and decides to return. She receives a
hearty welcome from Lon and old Dave and is
given a big celebration. She has learned her
lesson and decides that Love in a hut with a
true man is better than all the fineries of civil-
ization with a "cad."
BLIND FURY (Jan. 9).— The cast: Jack
Kelly (Jack Livingston) ; Jim Fulton (Leon D.
Kent) ; Alice Butler (Mina Jeffries) ; Mr. But-
ler (Bud Osborne); Sheriff (Malcolm Blevins) ;
Buck (Hart Hoxie).
An old recluse tells the story of an experi-
ence in the West, to account for his frequent
spells of madness.
Jack Kelly makes a rich strike and goes to
town to celebrate. A young tenderfoot, Jim
Fulton, strikes town at the same time. Buck
Logan, local "bad man," Is out on a tear and,
meeting him, compels him to dance for his
amu'^oment. Jack enters the street. Buck's
attention is distracted for an instant and Jim,
taking advantage, jumps and gets his gun. He
then proceeds to administer a sound and scien-
tific threshing to the "bad man." Later Jim
goes broke in a poker game and Jack gener-
ously offers to take him in as a partner.
The next day at the mine Jim learns of the
rich strike and suspects that Jack knew of it
all the time. Jack silences his protests, saying:
"Of course, you'll share it: you're my partner,
aren't you?" Jim begins to learn what partner
means to Jack. They both meet and fall in
love with Alice Butler, but Jack, believing that
she loves Jim, hides his love and keeps away.
Alice is not quite sure of her love for Jim, but
yields to his pleadings and wears his ring.
One day Jim goes to look for his horse, which
has strayed. Alice, who has begun to realize
that she cares for Jack, is out riding. She
longs for a sight of Jack, so rides by the cabin.
He comes out to meet her. In dismounting her
foot catches and she is thrown into his arms.
Jim, upon a hilltop, looking through glasses,
sees them at this distance. Insane with jeal-
ousy, Jim rides back toward the cabin. Sud-
denly Jack remembers that he is not being
square with his partner, and gently releases
himself. He tells Alice that he must be a
traitor to his partner; hut the girl does not
fully appreciate and share his point of honor
and rides off somewhat angry.
Jim arrives, and. gun in hand, demands that
Jack defend himself with his gun. Jack puts
his hand into his pocket and Jim, thinking
that his opponent is about to whip his gun
out quickly fires. Jack falls. When Jim In-
vestigates he sees that Jack was only taking
out his handkerchief. Alice has heard the shot
and hurried back. She kneels beside Jack and
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then turns upon Jim, telling blm that Jack baa
just refused her love out of loyalty to blm.
Jim is ready to kill himself, but Alice dis-
covers that Jack Is still breathing, and Jim
rides for the doctor. The doctor announces that
Jack is still alive. Alice kneels beside the bed
In Joy and thankfulness. Jim looks at them
sadly, then returns and walks slowly away.
The scene fades back to the old recluse as be
says ; "In my jealousy and anger I forgot that
be was my partner, but I have been remem-
bering it ever since."
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TURE.
LANGDON'S LEGACY (Five Parts — Jan. 3).
— The cast; Jack Landon (J. Warren Kerri-
gan) ; Juan Maria Barada (Bertram Grasby) ;
Pepita (Lois Wilson) ; Senorita Del Deros
(Maude George) ; Miguel Alba (Harry Caiter) ;
Mr. Thompson (G. A. Williams) ; Mrs. Thomp-
son (Mary Talbot).
Jack Landon was sent to Peru as manager of
the Santa Clara mine. The mining property
was somewhat In dispute. Gov. Juan Maria
Barada resents the American claim. The two
mine managers who preceded Landon have dis-
appeared. The new mine manager knew that
be would have a fight on bis hands, but the
flght waged against him was not the American
style that he was used to. Barada first tried to
bribe him, and, failing in this, several mysteri-
ous attempts were made on his life. Landon
escaped these attacks by sheer good luck and a
steady nerve, but after they had blown up the
new machinery, forced a strike among the
miners, called out the militia and placed the
property under martial authority. Jack Landon
concluded that it was time to return to San
Francisco. When Landon left, he threatened to
lay the whole matter before his company.
Barada sent his tool, Miguel Alba, on a faster
boat to Intercept the manager at San Francisco
and "silence him."
Alba is nearly successful In bis attempt on
Jack Landon's lite, but the latter, after six
weeks of delirium in a hospital, slowly recovers.
When able to sit up, the American's long delay-
ed mail Is handed him. The first letter that be
reads is one from a firm of lawyers informing
blm of the death of his maiden aunt ; also that
she has left bim her property, a Massachusetts
seminary containing two hundred lively and en-
tertaining young ladles. Landon leaves for his
property, and arrives at the college during com-
mencement ; makes an eloquent speech to the
young ladies, then watches the departure of
students and professors with something like
regret. He is left alone In the empty college,
with no companion save the caretaker and bis
wife. At night a noise in the adjoining room
arouses him. Going into the darkened room, he
turns on the lights and finds that the intruder
is a bedraggled and much frightened young
lady. He recognizes the girl as Barada's daugh-
ter, who is a student at the college.
Landon summons the caretaker and his wife,
then asks the young lady for an explanation.
She tells him that her father Is at that moment
awaiting her in New York ; that her governess
has plotted with Miguel Alba to take her to
Boston, when Alba Intended to force her Into
marriage. She had watched her chance and
jumped from the train, then hurried back to
the college. After telephoning her father in
New York, Landon prepares to receive Alba,
feeling sure that that gentleman will soon put
in an appearance. Alba and Senorita Bel Deros
soon arrive and demand Barada's daughter. The
demand is promptly refused. A flght between
the men follows, and the result Is that Alba is
bound and locked in the girls' gymnasium for
safe keeping.
Barada arrives. Jack Landon and his old
enemy meet again ; but this time the older man
Is humble In his gratitude tor the younger's
efforts in saving his daughter. He assures Slg.
Landon that if he will return to Peru, the road
to his success will be smooth. Jack Landon
gives one glance at Barada's daughter, and
what is seen in her eyes causes him to decide
on his future course at once. Baraba wishes
to see his old friend Alba and goes alone to the
gymnasium, only to discover that Alba has made
his escape. Landon feels very sorry that the
man got away, but Barada tells him not to
worry, and softly adds, "We of Peru take splen-
did care of our enemies" — and he was right.
Neither Alba -nor the treacherous governess
escaped the vengeance of Barada.
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wreck takes Justus into Kentucky. Tbere Matt
Sipe, a fiery young mountaineer, bearing of tbe
doctor's skill, begs him to go with him to see
his sick mother, but Justus refuses. As he
starts for the station be is kidnapped by Matt
and his father and carried to their cabin in
the mountains. Once tbere he does his best
for Mrs. Sipe.
Going to the spring one day for a bucket of
water, he encounters Cherry Blossom. He car-
ries her bucket home for ber. Matt loves
Cherry with all his ardent nature. He finds
evidence of her meeting tbe doctor, goes to tbe
Blossom cabin, and creates a scene. With her
ambition for an education as an excuse, Justus
arranges frequent meetings to help her with
her reading. They fall in love and Matt, spy-
ing on them, swears to break it up. Following
tbe doctor until he locates him in the bottom
of a gully, he rolls a rock down on bim. Cherry
hears the crash and runs to find Matt gloating
oyer his insensible rival. She solemly curses
him, and Matt, with a mountaineer's supersti-
tion, feels terror grip him. Cherry supports
her lover to her cabin.
Justus believes that he is dying and insists on
Immediate marriage. Cherry's father brings
the minister and the ceremony is performed.
But Justus does not die. His wife nurses him
back to health, and he settles down content-
edly to their simple life. Then a letter comes
from his mother concerning a property deal
where bis Immediate presence Is Imperative He
assures his wife that he will return soon, but
Cherry's heart is heavy with foreboding. Jus-
tus means to act honestly but a reluctance to
disclose his marriage until Cherry Is better fit-
ted to occupy ber position as a prominent physi-
cian's wife seals his lips. Bettlna proceeds to
reassert her former claim on his time and at-
tention, and Justus now in a false position finds
the return to the old life dulling his recollec-
tion of the mountains.
A son is born to Cherry and people begin to
sneer at her as a deserted woman. She loyally
defends Justus, but her heart bleeds. Deter-
mined to know the best or the worst, she goes
to Brooklyn with her baby and visits her hus-
band's home. He Is not there but his mother,
sister and Bettlna pity the frightened, illy-
dressed mountain wife who refuses to tell the
object of her visit. Cherry shrinks from them
and goes.
Matt takes advantage of the results of ber
trip to press his attentions on her. She drives
him away with a shotgun. Justus' mother tells
him of the visit of tbe strange woman, whom
Justus recognizes as Cherry. He leaves to go
to her, reaching her Just as Matt has returned
with a gun to kill the "brat" and take the
woman. He and Matt fight it out. Cherry in-
tercedes to save Matt's life, then lays her son
in Justus' arms.
BEAUTY.
BILLY VAN DEUSEN'S SHADOW (Jan. 4).
— The cast: Billy Van Deusen (John Step-
pling) ; Hank, a waiter (John Stoppling) ;
Flora Smudge (Carol Halloway) ; Mrs. Smudge
(Marie Van Tassel).
Billy is a tennis enthusiast, without particular
ability, and one of his wild returns crashes
through a plate glass window at the home of
Mrs. Smudge. Billy, calling to reclaim his
ball, finds Mrs. Smudge and ber daughter ex-
tremely indignant, but when he presents his
card and they discover that he is one of tbe
Blue Book "400," their attitude promptly
changes. They shower Billy with attention, for
Mrs. Smudge and her daughter are exceedingly
ambitious socially. Billy calls again and again
and at length he and Flora are engaged. Flora,
chancing to glance from her window discovers
Hank, the waiter, endeavorigg to flirt with a
passing girl. Hank's form and features are
exactly like Billy's and Flora labors under
the impression that It is her fiance.
Mother and daughter Smudge enter a cafe for
dinner, where they are horrified to discover
Billy as a waiter. In reality it is Hank, whose
resemblance to Billy is marked. Flora watches
tbe waiter closely and he. Inclined to be flirta-
tious, chucks her familiarly under the chin.
Then the real Billy enters tbe cafe and seeing
Flora and Mrs. Smudge, he at once makes for
their table. Meanwhile, Hank who had been
discovered in the act of chucking Flora's chin,
has been discharged and the proprietor of the
restaurant thinks that Billy who came tn
through the front door Is Hank the waiter.
Further complications set in. Billy is roughly
handled. The next day he calls at the Smudge's
to straighten things out. Woe unto him. He
finds the Smudges have moved and left no ad-
dress. Crestfallen. Billy wends his weary way
homeward.
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE (Jan. 8). — The cast;
Ignatius Jenkyns (Orral Humphreys) ; Mrs.
Prummerly (Gladys Kingshury) ; Her Daughter,
Bella (Mary Talbot); Prof. Mugwash (Johnny
Qough) ; Hotel Proprietor (Ed. C. Watt).
Ignatius Jenkyns is the world's greatest
Shakespearean tragedian. He admits It, yet he
plays on the "ten-twent'-thirf " time. He and
bis company leave Waitsburg about midnight,
much to the consternation of the hotel keeper
who is not aware of their departure until the
following morning. Arrived at Spudsville. the
next town on their circuit. Ignatius at once
proceeds with the rehearsal of his role, but
members of his company, rebellious at the "all
work and no pay" life they are leading, make
forceful demands upon the lanky tragedian as
to "when the ghost will walk."
Then the Waitsburg hotel keeper and sundry
constables arrive, intent on procuring money
from Ignatius or taking it out of his hide. In
undignified haste, the great tragedian flees. He
takes refuge in the home of Mrs. Frummerly, in
whose blue veins flows the red blood of the long
lamented Sir Archibald LadyklUer. Mrs. Frum-
merly and her daughter Bella are standing in
front of a portrait of their revered ancestor.
They have discovered a mysterious parchment
which professes that when the ghost of the late
Sir Archibald shall appear, fortune shall smile
upon his descendants, namely, viz. and to-wit —
Madame Frummerly and Bella.
When Honorable Ignatius appears, the Frum-
merlys are wide-eyed, for the long haired Ham-
fat bears marked resemblance to their feudal
ancestor. As Ignatius approaches the portrait,
he stumbles over his sword and falls. Fran-
tically he grasps at the painting, which tum-
bles down upon his head. A cache is revealed.
In which Is a hoard of jewels and money. The
Frummerlys. discovering that Ignatius Is flesh
and blood, and not a ghost, agree to split their
good fortune "flfty-flfty" and Ignatius returns
again to trod the boards of Spudville. Placat-
ing the irate hotel man, the great Hamfat lifts
aloft his lance, and in deep stentorian tones he
bellows : "A horse, a horse — my kingdom for
a horse."
AMERICAN.
MATCHING DREAMS (Two Parts— Jan. 3).
— The cast; Martha Weaver (Vivian Rich);
Hugh Clayton (Alfred Vosburgh) ; Mrs. Ham-
mond (Sylvia Ashton) ; L,ola Hammond (Jimsey
Maye).
Circumstances decree that Martha Weaver
shall be a dressmaker, and the artistry of her
needle finds expression in beautiful gowns she
designs for the fortunate women who have the
dollars with which to buy costly silks and sat-
ins. Lola, a niece of the wealthy Mrs. Ham-
mond, employs Martha and makes of the girl
her confidante. Lola explains to the young
seamstress that the gown on which she is work-
ing has been ordered by Lola's aunt so that
she. Lola, might wear it and ensnare the heart
of Hugh Clayton. Lola doesn't love Hugh but
rather her heart remains true to a young man
in her home town. Lola wears the gown and
Hugh, contrary to Auntie's desires, expresses a
wish to meet the girl who could design a gown
like that.
Martha meanwhile is pressed for funds with
which to pay her rent. She promises to pay as
aeon as Mrs. Hammond's check arrives. Then
Lola decides to elope with her young lover,
and fearing that Martha will not be paid for
her work, Lola leaves her horse and riding habit
In payment for her gowns. This doesn't pay
the rent, but nevertheless Martha's heart is filled
with joy for It has long been her fondest dream
to canter along in the mountains.
Martha rides out. astride her sleek mount.
In the hills she meets with Hugh, and the two
ride side by side. In reply to a question, the
girl declares that she is Rosalind, and Hugh
promptly insists that he is Orlando. The chance
acquaintances part and agree to meet the fol-
lowing day. Martha meets Hugh, but at the
end of their ride she gives him a note that she
must say good-bye forever, for she has pre-
tended to be what she is not. She prays that
he remember her only as Rosalind.
Mrs. Hammond has reclaimed Lola's horse
and habit and in doing so, paid Martha the
money she owed. Martha has occasion to call
at the Clayton home, where she is surprised to
meet Hugh. He, too. is surprised, though not
too much so to declare his love, and crushes
the girl in his arms. The hearts of Orlando
and Rosalind henceforth unite.
TIME AND TIDE (Jan. 7). — The cast; Ned
Lang (Alfred Vosburgh) ; Ruth Walters (Nell
Franzen) ; William Lang (Hugh Bennett).
William Lang is a wealthy widower and when
there are women folks around, he just "cawn't
make his eyes behave." In other words. Lang is
a bold, had flirt, much to the distress of his
son, Ned, who tries to make him realize that the
girls do not love him but rather his money.
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of a charming widow. Then Ned meets with
Ruth Walters, a pretty fishermaiden, and before
he knows it, the young man is head over heels
In love. Neds wedding plans are unfolded and
father announces that it will be a double wed-
ding for he is to wed the widow.
Ned shows the widow a telegram which states
that his father's fortune has been swept away,
whereupon the widow promptly leaves for parts
unknown. Father is disgruntled and refuses to
see that all the designing woman wanted was to
clutch his fortune. Enraged, the father re-
fuse? to permit the wedding of his son and the
fisher girl. Then follow gloomy days, for father
will not let Ned out of his sight.
The latter resorts to strategy. With his
father he walks out on a rocky point, extend-
ing far out into the sea. The tide comes in.
Neither can swim and they are cut off from
land. They shout vociferously for help. Ruth
rows out in a boat, takes Ned aboard and
leaves the frantic father, bewailing his fate,
but Ruth knows and so does Ned, that the tide
never completely submerges the point where
father stands. By the time the tide has receded,
and Lang reaches the shore, the knot has safely
been tied. Father, much to his chagrin. Is
forced to grin and bear it.
THANHOUSER.
THEIR LAST PERFORMANCE (Three Parts
— Dec. 28). — The cast: Stage Struck (Ethyle
Cooke) ; Her Sweetheart (Morris Foster) ;
Young Girl (Grace De Carlton) ; Her Sweet-
heart (Boyd Marshall) ; Club Man {Hector
Dion).
An ambition girl came from a small city de-
termined to make her mark behind the foot-
lights, but was soon disillusioned, and realized
that the only theatrical future for her was a
place in the chorus. She would have returned
home, but her parents were In poor circum-
stances, and the small amount she was able to
send home every week meant much to them. She
saw the other girls accept invitations from
wealthy men, but she knew the dangers of the
gilded path and declined all advances from
would-be admirers. There was a hard-working
young man back home whom she had promised
to marry.
One day she received a letter from her mother
telling of her father's serious illness, and of
their need for money to pay the medical ex-
penses, while in the same mail came a letter
from her sweetheart in which he told of finan-
cial reverses and of his inability to help her
parents. The tempter, in the person of a
wealthy man, appeared, and offered to lend her
the money that her parents needed. To save
her father's life, she made the sacrifice, and
the money was mailed that night. The father
did not recover as rapidly as was expected, and
as he was hovering between life and death, a
visitor to the great city brought news of his
daughter's life. Heartbroken, the father died,
and his wife soon followed him. The girl's
fiance caue to New York, told her of her
parents' death, bitterly denounced her and cast
her off.
She tried to forget the past in the gay life
of the city, but she could not. One day, a new
element came into her life. A young girl came
from a distant town and secured a position in
the same company. She was hopeful and en-
thusiastic, and fondly believed that a great fu-
ture on the stage awaited her, but she had at-
tracted the attention of the same man who had
spoiled the life of the other girl. The older
girl watched over the newcomer with the care
of a sister.
The younger girl slipped away one evening
after the performance and went with the rich
man to a restaurant where dinner was served in
a private room. As time progressed she be-
came frightened and to calm her the man called
up the older girl at her boarding house and
invited her to join them at the restaurant for
dinner. He did not know that the sweetheart
of the younger girl had arrived In the city and
was at the boarding house at that time, so he
was greatly surprised when a stalwart young
man entered with the actress. He was not dis-
posed to give up his prey without a fight, but
he was no match for the young athlete and was
beaten to the ground.
The following night the last performance of
the play was to be held, and then the actress
bad promised to accompany her protege to her
home, for the younger girl's sweetheart had in-
duced her to consent to an early marriage. The
curtain was about to fall upon the final scene
when a pistol shot rang out, and a girl in the
chorus was seen to sway and fall. Men leaped
into the stage box and seized a half-crazed
wretch, who clung to the fatal weapon, as he
gazed in fascination at the stage, for the shot
had not reached the little bride-to-be, but the
older girl, who, though a cast-off of society, had
given her life for her friend.
Her death was not in vain, for the other girl
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is now happily married, and she and ber hus-
band often speak of the girl who made the su-
preme sacririce which brought happiness to
them.
FALSTAFF.
UNA'S USEFUL UNCLE tDec. 27).— The
<:ast : Una (Charles Emerson) ; His Wife (Win-
ifred Lane) ; Uncle Dan (Riley Chamberlain).
The young married couple were struggling to
■earn a living from their little farm and to
save enough to pay ofl: the mortgage which en-
cumbered it. But relatives descended upon them
-and devoured their food. The worst of them all
was the wile's mother, and when she departed
^fter a long stay, the young couple heaved a
sigh of relief. Then they were again plunged
into despair by the arrival of Uncle Dan, an-
other relative of the wile. Uncle Dan was a
shabby old fellow, who was continually drink-
ing out of a flask which he carried in his
pocket. He announced his intention to pay his
niece an indeunite visit.
Several weeks later the farmer called upon
the money-lender to pay the interest on the
mortgage, and while on his way home he lost
the receipt for the money he had just paid.
The voucher was found by the old miser, who,
realizing that the farmer had no proof that he
had paid tne money, denied that he had ever
received it and demanded payment again. The
farmer and his wife were very gloomy and be-
lieved that it would be necessary for them to
pay the interest again, although they knew that
they were being cheated, but Uncle Dan, who
had made an accidental discovery of great value,
intervened.
A dance was to be held at the town hall that
night. Uncle Dan appeared before the commit-
tee of arrangements with a number of apples,
which he explained were samples of the cele-
brated "Usquebaugh Apple," of which only he
possessed the formula. The members of the com-
mittee tasted the apples, and agreed that they
were delightful, for the fruit made them feel
very happy. A large order was given to Uncle
Ban, and the miser watched the rapid sale of
the apples with envy, and finally made the
-farmer an offer for his farm and the wonderful
formula of how to produce them, but not until
lie had agreed to pay many times the market
value did he secure the coveted property and
lie had to pay for it in cash. Uncle Dan gave
him- a sealed envelope which he told him con-
tained the formula for the "Usquebaugh Ap-
i>l€." Sometime later the miser tore open the
-envelope. The note read : "For definition of
*Usequebaugh," look in the dictionary." He did,
and learned that the definition is "whiskey."
The money-lender never saw Uncle Dan or
the young couple again, for they iefi tnat night
for New York, where the young man prospered
in business.
FOOLISH FAT FLORA (Dec. oO).— The cast:
Flora (Arthur Cunningham) ; Husband (George
Mack) ; Automobile Owner (Charles Emerson) ;
Gardener (George Welch).
Flora hated weighing machines, but she could
not keep away from them. She wanted to see
if she was getting fatter, and each time she
stepped upon the scale she tipped 1l a little
higher. She did everything she could to make
her figure sylph-like, taking long walks and
practuing with dumb-bells and Indian clubs.
Through this latter form of exercise, her worst
ill luck came, lor she dropped an Indian club
out of the window and it hit the gardener, and
the hose he was using slewed around and the
water poured over her husband who was in the
house, and Flora's husband fought with the
gardener and the gardener lost his job and the
liusband gained a cold, but poor Flora didn't
lose even a fraction of a pound.
After consoling her husband. Flora happened
to look over one of the Sunday newspapers and
a full page article attracted her attention. It
was by a celebrated dancer, and explained that
the way to "lose your fat and gain a figure"
was to "dress on the floor, work on the floor,
and eat and sleep on the floor."
Foolish, fat Flora tried It. She had all the
furniture moved out of the house and relig-
iously followed the rules laid down by the dan-
-cer. As a result, horrifled neighbors had her
arrested, and at the door of the jail she met
lier loving husband. He was accused of wreck-
ing an auto tire with a plate, failing to make
repairs, fighting on the public street and resist-
ing an officer. It was all his wife's fault, he
said, and he proved it. and was most unhappy
-when sent to jail. Flora was rejoiced, however,
having he'ard that the prison food was bad and
lielieving that jail life would train her down.
■Whether it did or not is a question, for she and
Jaer husband are still behind the bars.
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140 horsepower motor.
Marysvillc, Cal. — Citizens "bury the ham-
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South Carolina and staff.
Paris, France. — Paul Hernieu of the French
Academy is buried here.
New York City — Ice skating is society's new-
est fad. Here are illustrated the latest modes
in costumes a Glace. Subtitles : Lanvin Model.
Made of old rose sweater cloth, (Courtesy of
J. M. Gidding & Co., Fifth avenue, New York.)
Paquin Model. Made of blue suede leather.
(Courtesy of J. M. Gidding & Co., Fifth ave-
nue. New Y'ork.) "The St. Moritz." Hunter
green velour cloth. Trimmed with beaver fur.
Hat to match. (Courtesy of Leo F. Sturm,
New York.) "The Figure Eight." Nutria
Rink cloth. Trimmed with seal. Hat to
match.
Paris, France. — Holland's gift to France. A
hospital is established at Pre' Catelan. (Cate-
lan.)
New York City — Junior American Guard
gives military training to boys between 12 and
IS. New movement to strengthen National
defense plans.
Le Creuzot, France. — A new submarine for
France. The "Daphne" is launched here. The
Aquitania, greatest of English ships, arrives
in the Dardanelles with reinforcements for the
Allies.
Marseilles, France. — Trophies captured from
the Germans at the battle of (Champagne are
placed on view here.
Washington, D. C. — President Wilson weds
Mrs. Gait. This picture of the President and
his bride was made at the World Series Ball
Game at Philadelphia in October. Subtitles:
Mrs. Gait's jewelry store. Mrs. Gait's resi-
dence in Washington. The White House — her
future home.
New Y'ork City. — Ammunition for the Allies.
German freighter seized by Russia is con-
verted into munition carrier.
Ostrander, Ohio.- — Second Annual Turkey
Scramble. Any one catching a bird becomes its
owner.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR (Ameri-
can— Five Farts — Jan. G). — The cast : John
Montgomery (.Harold Lockwood) ; Ellie (May
Allison) ; Rod, Political Boss and Gambler (Wm.
Stoweli) ; uingley, District Attorney (Harry Von
Meter) ; Fenwick, Ellie's Father (Dick La
Reno) ; Carlotta (Josephine Humphreys) ; Sheriff
(Roy Stewart).
John Montgomery, young, rich and of fine
family, is eagerly sought after by the elite of
old San Francisco. He and Ellie Fenwick meet
for a moment at a hall, and are mutually at-
tracted. Montgomery's impulsiveness and gener-
osity cause him to fall an easy prey to Willie
Felton, leader of a fast set, who introduces the
young man to Martin Rood's gambling house.
Rood, seeing in Montgomery a lamb to be shorn,
quickly fleeces him of a large part of his for-
tune and then persuades him to invest the rest
in a bogus mining deal. The young San Fran-
ciscan finds himself penniless. Meanwhile, he
has met Carlotta Valencia, mistress of Rood, who
develops for Montgomery the first real affection
she has ever felt for any man. He is infatuated
with her beauty and cleverness, and when he be-
gins to hear evil stories against her, he stoutly
defends this Spanish woman of doubtful arts.
Montgomery's own reputation is sullied because
of his associates, and only Ellie Fenwick con-
tinues to have faith in his inherent nobility. She
believes Montgomery more sinned against than
sinning. Her father, however, will not permit
her to have anything to do with the man she
loves. Montgomery, denied the companionship of
the one woman who might have redeemed him,
turns for consolation to Carlotta.
One morning early, Ellie is returning from the
market to prepare a birthday breakfast for her
father. Passing Rood's gambling house, she
hears a pistol shot. Through the swinging doors
of the bar-room, the proprietor of the resort falla
out dead. Montgomery, with a smoking revolver
in his hand, leaps out after him, and the next
instant, flinging away the weapon, has fled. ElUe,
panic-stricken, hurries home, where she tells her
father and District Attorney Dingley what she
has seen. Nobody else has witnessed the Inci-
dent, and Ellle. violently against her own will,
is obliged to serve as chief witness for the state.
Carlotta lures the girl to her house and trlea to
bribe her into silence. When this fails, she at-
tempts to induce her to drink a cup nf noisoned
wine. Ellie, however. Is on her guard. Her
father has made her feel that It is her duty to
G'>d and to society to testify against the man she
loves.
Montgomery Is convicted of the murder. As he
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is leaving the courthouse a band o£ Mexican
horsemen, hirelings of Carlotta, eh:ect his rescue.
He and the Spanish wonaan plot to flee the
country together. A chance meeting with Ellie,
however, causes Montgomery to resolve to leave
the city alone and start life over again. He
writes Carlotta his intention. Ellie is driving
him in her carriage to the borders of the town
when both are arrested by the sheriff's posse.
The girl flees, taking refuge In Carlotta's house.
She hnds the beautiful Spaniard sitting erect in
a chair — dead. A written confesion in her own
hand reveals that it was she who murdered
Rood. Later, Perez, Carlotta's servant, corrob-
orates the story, throwing light on Montgomery's
heroism in shielding the guilty woman. Mont-
gomery is exonerated. He begins life anew —
with Ellie as his wife.
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THE GIRL AND THE GAME (Episode No. 2
■^"The Winning Jump" — Two Parts — Jan. 3). —
General Holmes learns of the plans to steal
the survey charts for his proposed new line.
He tells this news to Rhinelander and Seagrue,
his associates, who are at the home to meet
with the directors of the C. W. R. R. en route
to Signal on a special train. General Holmes
takes Helen and his associates down to the
depot to greet the visitors. On a passing track
Storm is working around a big freight engine.
Casting discretion aside he steps over and with
outstretched hand greets Helen. She shakes
hands with him and then rebukes him for his
Impertinence.
Arrived at the house General Holmes and his
friends get down to business. A discussion arises
over distribution of stock holdings. Seagrue re-
fuses to accept the proposition advanced by
Holmes and Rhinelander. Threats come from
both sides and finally the meeting breaks up in
disorder. Late that night Seagrue admits two
confederates hired for the purpose of blowing
the general's safe and stealing the plans for
the survey. Helen awakens. Realizing the
matter at band and seeing Storm working on
his engine at the depot, In the flare of a torch,
she quickly fastens a serving bell to the wire
running to the station and starts it along on
its message for help.
Storm hears the bell tfnd wondering what It is
all about looks to the general's house and sees
there silhouetted against a window the strug-
gling forms of a girl and two men. After tying
Helen, Spike and Lefty, the hired crooks return
down stairs where they encounter General
Holmes. They give him a beating and escape
with the plans. The crooks run down to the
track and at the risk of their lives board a
passing train. Helen takes command of the
situation. At the head of a group of her fath-
er's friends she hurries to the depot and hastily
commandeers Storm's engine.
Hiding on the roof of one of the passenger
coaches the two crooks see the beginning of the
chase. Climbing over the cars they reach the
engine and hold up the engineer and fireman.
The freight engine is gaining. Spike sends
Lefty back to cut off the coaches. As the en-
gine is cut off the air brakes bring the coaches
to a sudden stop. Behind them, Storm pulls
his big iron horse. A parallel track affords
further pursuit. Hastily backing onto it, Storm
■ speeds up his engine and soon is abreast of the
fleeing crooks.
Helen climbs back over the tank of the en-
gine and as the two engines race side by side
she jumps to the tank of the passenger engine.
Lefty grapples with her but Storm knocks him
out by throwing a wrench straight and true.
Spike seeing the game Is up leaps into the river
but upon coming ashore he sees himself sur-
rounded ; so he craftily buries the survey plana
at the foot of the trail. The party then re-
turns to Signal and the general's home, when
Helen learns she Is an orphan.
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PATHE NEWS NO. 101 (Dec. 18).
New York City. — Notables In wax suffer in-
dignities when the Eden Musee closes and they
are carted off to Coney Island. Subtitles: Ju-
lius Caesar and Cleopatra. T. R. remains "de-
lighted" through It all.
Philadelphia. Pa. — Horses destined for war
service are purchased by agents of the French
Government. Subtitle : Branding the animals
whose life under war service will average about
two weeks.
New York City. — Skating has become so pop-
ular that hotel courtyards are being trans-
formed into ice rinks where guests may glide
between dinner courses.
Figure Skating. — Costume by courtesy of A.
G. Spaulding & Bros. Subtitles: The one-foot
spin. The Davidson. The "cut-off" worked Into
a figure. The flat foot spin.
Aldershot. England. — Recruits are taught to
manipulate the delicate electric instruments
used in firing land mines.
Isle of Hope, Ga. — Diamond-backed terrapins
are being incubated by the thousands to delight
epicurean tastes at Christmas. Subtitles : After
eight weeks the young terrapin emerges from
th& egg. Three years must pass before the
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terrapins attain their tall length of six Inches,
which accounts for their high value.
Oquossoc, Me. — Thousands of Christmas trees
are cut and shipped from the Maine woods at
Christmas time. Subtitles: Unloading part of
New York's consignment which costs the cit-
izens $oU0,000 annually. A Merry Christuas.
Kyoto, Japan. — Streets are bedecked and tri-
umphal arches erected to welcome Yoshito who
journeys to the ancient capital of his realm to
be made the l:il'nd Emperor of his dynasty.
Subtitles : Troops arriving to line the streets
have great difliculty in dealing with the enor-
mous concourse of sightseers. Old and young
hold patient vigil for hours to catch a Seetiag
glimpse of their "Imperial Father." Sand U
piled along the route of the royal procession
for ancient custom decrees that the Emperor
must not pass over ground soiled by previous
footsteps. The actual procession, however, is
an extremely simple affair, and the royal car-
riages pass at the usual Japanese ceremonial
trot.
PATHE NEWS NO. 102 (Dec. 22).
Houston, Tex. — A gearless automobile, driven
by an air propeller, appears in the streets here.
Butte, Mont. — Electrification of 440 miles of
railroad over the Rockies is completed and the
world's largest electric locomotive makes Its
first run. Subtitles ; One of the adjustable
trolleys of the engine. The driving wheels.
Over the Montana mountains at sixty miles an
hour. Great Falls and the power station where
the electricity Is generated. Percy Rockefeller,
nephew of John D.. starts the first train.
Washington, D. C. — The home of Mrs. Norman
Gait where her marriage to President Wilson la
performed with simple ceremony. Subtitles :
The marriage license. The White House, the
future home of the first lady of the land.
Fairyland. — Santa Glaus arrives to gladden
the hearts of young folks the world over.
London, England. — The carriage of a captured
German gun forms a vantage point for the re-
cruiting orator.
Roehampton, Eng. — The loss of limb is not
enough to dispel the innate cheerfulness of the
British "Tommy." Subtitle: Although disabled
he still enjoys a friendly contest.
Chicago, 111. — A submarine, forty years old,
which sank with Its Inventor on Its trial trip,
Is discovered by a diver in the river bed. Sub-
titles : The curious twenty-ton craft la raised
from its resting place. Difllcultles are expe-
rienced in hauling the unwieldly mass out of
the water.
Cartoon — The Troubles of a Pacifist. — Ani-
mated cartoon.
Boston, Mass. — Fifteen hundred school chil-
dren march against John Barleycorn in "No
License" demonstration.
North Yakima, Wash. — Unusually fine prod-
ucts of the breeder's art are exhibited at the
Northwest Pacific Stock Show.
LONESOME LUKE, SOCIAL GANGBTBR
fPhunphilms — Dec. 29). — Luke and his com-
panion. Tin-horn Tommy, are shooting craps
on a public thoroughfare when an ugly looking
pedestrian comes tramping along. Like a fox
can scent the approach of the hounds — so did
they feel the presence of the badge-carrier.
Luke retreats to the roadway and a few sec-
onds later finds himself astride the radiator of
a swiftly moving motor-chariot. Little Miss
Somebody goes motoring and sees a sign offer-
ing a hundred dollars to the best dancing part-
ner for Mrs. Vermin Rastle.
The car on which Luke is riding bumps into
the rear end of that belonging to the little mil-
lionairess and he lands In the seat beside her.
She takes him in for feed and to try his feet
at stepping. Tommy also meets a meal-ticket
in the shape of someone not very good to look
upon. In the establishment they try their feet
at stepping and Luke, being able to floor the
internationally famous stepper more times than
anyone present, is given the razoo. But you
can't keep a good man out, so h^ comes back
with a pistol which he has taken from a police-
man. When the commotion subsided there was
still a few bits of furnishings that remained
Intact.
WHERE THE TREES ARE STONE (Globe-
See America First). — On same reel as foregoing.
This picture gives many remarkable views of
the "stone trees" of Arizona. In Navajo County
there are almost two thousand acres covered
with these remnants of a pre-hlstorlo wood-
land. We see the actual grain and fibre of the
wood preserved In the stone, rivaling onyx and
marble for its delicacy and color. Many other
Interesting bits are shown making a pleasant
short subject.
B U I I. O I IM C
THE RED CIRCLE (Episode No. 3 "Twenty
Years Ago" — Jan. 1 — Two parts — Balboa). —
To wipe out his Red Circle birthmark of crime.
Jim Borden, crook, kills his son and himself.
Later, Detective Lamar sees a Red Circled band
and pursues an automobile connected with thb
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Federal Government with inspecting every moving
picture film intended for public display. If such a
law is enacted it will strike a fatal blow at the most pow-
erful medium of expression and the most popular amusement.
Federal Censorship will turn the most reasonably priced,
the most democratic, and the most valuable entertainment
into a football of politics. In the three states out of forty -
eight where motion picture censorship prevails the institution
has been an unattractive mixture of farce and scandal.
Let us convince our representatives at Washington that
we want no national or any other kind of censorship.
We ask you, the owner or manager of a moving picture
theatre, to tell your patrons about this proposed measure
in Congress and to ask them to sign this subjoined peti-
tion against the bill. Put a slide on your screen announc-
ing the fact that a petition against this destructive meas-
ure is ready for their signature in your office. Ask them
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robbery of a loan shark. The veiled womaa
in mt: auto, June Travis, wealtby girl reformer,
escapes and Lamar is baffled. June's old nurse,
Mary, surprised a confession from the girl and
is greatly agitated when the Red Circle appears
on June's hand.
With much effort Mary tells June that she
(June) is the daughter of "Circle" Jim Bor-
den. At a camp in the West Mrs. Travis gave
birth to a son at the same time that a girl was
born to Mrs. Borden. With several others Travis
and Mrs. Borden lost their lives when a gang
of outlaws attacked the town. Borden left town
taking by mistake the Travis boy. Mary fearing
the result kept silent.
Next day when Lamar calls, the butler blun-
ders in to ask June if a piece of one of the
stolen notes had any value. Mary, June's old
nurse, in trying to divert the suspicions of
Detective Lamar, finds herself in a precarious
situation.
CHASING 'EM OUT IN THE OPEN (Star-
light— Jan. 1). — Heinie and Louie in their de-
termination to make the world come to terms
with them over the food question, make us
laugh very heartily.
When a young man comes to the barn in
which they are sojourning, to secret some ne-
gotiable notes, Heinie and Louie very promptly
attempt to assassinate him in their greedy ef-
forts to get the money. They get it — and spend
it. The first dent is made by the feed bill and
a carpet sweeper to wheel it home on.
They read that M. Parrot would pass up his
hairdressing parlor for a small consideration ;
they investigate and buy. Thereupon feeling
that they are in a class by themselves when It
comes to crimping up the ladies, they discharge
the help and wield the curling-irons in great
fashion. But one unusually good looking lady
comes along, and then there is no further peace
in the family. Duelling may be out of vogue
with the most of us, but not so with these
extraordinary characters. They kill their sec-
onds and then under heavy fire, Heinie shows
a yellow streak and takes to his heels with
Louie in hot pursuit. They again form an al-
liance for their common defence when the dis-
gruntled fashion-chasers mob them. Back to
the barn for Heinie and Louie.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF J. RUFUS WAL-
LINGFORD (Pathe — Episode No. 13. "The Miss-
ing Heir" — Two Parts — Dec. 27). — In the latest
release J. Rufus and Blackie Daw use still an-
other method to lay their talons on the bank
account of P. S. Hutch, a shyster lowyer who
has embezzled $120,000 from a man answering
to the name of Lundy and whose home town is
Berne. Switzerland. Lundy is the owner of
American properties and has appointed Hutch
his attorney. To live up to his reputation as a
shyster, he confiscates them. Hutch did another
crooked deed — he helped swindle the father of
Violet and Fanny Warden and now has Walling-
ford and Daw on his trail.
They make the acquaintance of Hutch, and
for a whole week they pump him in vain. Un-
able to glean anything in the wake of his dirty
shoes, they decide on Daw as a souse and a call
on Hutch at his office at the time that he usually
goes to the bank. Wallingford accompanies him
while Daw does a Rip Van Winkle on the couch
until they get clear of the room — then he gets
the information he wants and gets back to the
couch not a minute too soon. They rent a
"Spirit Parlor" for a day and cleverly get Hutch
to call rather hastily — and leave quicker. Wal-
lingford and Daw call at Hutch's office a little
later, planning a trip to South America; but
Hutch refuses to go along until he again sees
the Lundy spirit out for an airing ; then and not
till then does he do a double-quick for the bank
and the remainder of the embezzled money. They
have a little difficulty in getting the coin when
he fetches it from the bank, but let it suffice that
they get it.
COLONEL HEEZA LIAR. NATURE FAKER
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Dec. 28). — The doughty Colonel's latest adven-
ture takes place in Africa, under the blazing
sun of the Sahara, very close to an oasis to be
sure, because the bear that attacks the Colonel
would not venture far out in the hot sand,
without some water nearby. But food is scarce
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CALIFORNIAS ROCKY COAST (Photocolor—
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going).— The coast line of California, with some
of Its rocky formations, is quite as grand us the
coast of any country in the world. All this is
easily proven by one look at the beautiful pic-
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pictures of these rocks have been secured. There
is shown a blow-hole, a cave hollowed by the
pounding of the waves and how the water is
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compressed as it rushes in. Another scene
shows the hills in the distance and the marked
contrast they form to the rugged rocks of the
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EXCUSE ME (Gold Rooster Play— Five Parts
— Dec. 31 J. — The cast includes Robert Fischer,
Harrison Ford and Vivian Blackburn.
Henry Mallory, U. S. A., receives orders to
join his regiment which is to embark for the
Philippines. The Overland Limited is the only
train that will enable him to reach the coast in
time to escape a court-martial. Having a little
time to spare he persuades Marjorie to elope
with him and reserves two berths. They reach
the train in time, but haven't time to get mar-
ried. "Little" Jimmy Wellington, who stands
six feet two and weighs 350 in his stocking feet,
guzzles too much, so his wife takes the Overland
for Reno, telling him she goes to Paris for the
year. He gets sore and takes the same train,
for the same place and for the same purpose.
The Reverend Doctor Temple, tiring of the
Monotony of Ypsilanti elopes and takes the
Overland to the coast. There Is another girl
aboard, a former sweetheart of Mallory's. With
this cargo in charge of a worthy porter, they
start. The happenings en route are screamingly
funny. Marjorie, not married to Mallory, has
her reputation at stake. Dr. Temple knows this,
but won't let anyone know that he's a preacher
of the gospel. Wellington and his wife fail to
meet because he's too busy pestering the men
folks and she puffing cigars. Then the other
girl pesters Marjorie and Mallory with a trace-
let she received from Mallory, and so every one
does something that had been better left un-
done, and the porter must bear the brunt of It
all.
A hold-up relieves the girl of the bracelet and
the arrival of the Mormon minister when they
get to Utah frightens Temple into practicing his
profession of the young couple. Then a cinder
in Wellington's eye causes him to meet his wife
who relieves him of It, and they patch up their
differences. With everything running smoothly,
we leave them to continue their journeys.
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BETWEEN MEN (Kay-Bee— Jan. 2).— The
cast : W. S. Hart, House Peters, Enid Monkey,
J. Barney Sherry, Bert Wisner, Robert McKlm.
Ashley Hampdon, a Wall street financier, has
a daughter named Lina. Gregg Lewiston wants
to marry the girl. The father tells him that
the girl can please herself. As he does not
seem to progress in his love-making, Lewlston
puts through a scheme to ruin Hampdon in the
market, so that the father will bring pressure
to bear on his daughter to marry the suitor as
he has lots of money. Hampdon is distracted
by his losses. While aimlessly looking over
his papers Hampdon comes across a little note
signed by a western mining man, Bot White.
It is an offer from White to assist Hampdon
at any time and in any place, physically q^
financially. Hampdon had once befriended White
and as he would not take anything else In re-
turn, White gave him the written offer. Hamp-
don sends a message to White to come to New
York at once. When White appears, Hampdon
tells him of his suspicion, that Lewlston Injured
him through an accomplice who had given hinl
a wrong tip.
Lina takes offense at a .conversation she
hears between Lewlston and White and tells
White that she objects to him. He is put up at
a club by Hampdon. There Lewlston sends
Rankin (the same broker that he used to ruin
Lewlston) to White with a tip on the market.
White sends for detectives. They connect White's
room with that of Lewiston's on a floor above
by means of a wire and with the aid of a
dictaphone they overhear Lewlston and Rankin
concocting a scheme to ruin White as a friend
of Lewiston and a possible rival to Lina's hand.
White and Hampdon use this information to
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A Record of Achievements
THE Special Service of The Moving Picture World is best described by its results.
Here is a brief summary of the work done by The Moving Picture World for the general
good of the industry in the fight against censorship alone.
The Moving Picture World checked the advance of the Federal Censorship Bill and
prevented its submission to Congress. No one appeared at the first session of the committee to
oppose the bill but a representative of The Moving Picture World.
The Moving Picture World in conjunction with the Exhibitors' Organization defeated the
Mitchell Censorship Bill in Albany. A representative of The Moving Picture World led in the
protest and the bill died in committee.
The Moving Picture World aided in taking the sting out of the Censorship Law by forcing the
adoption of an amendment allowing an appeal from the Censor Board. As a result most of all
censorial decisions carried to the courts have been reversed.
The Moving Picture World has collected the most valuable facts and arguments on the
censorship question in pamphlet form. This pamphlet is placed at the disposal of every
exhibitor who wants it. It has been in great demand, and is doing much good.
The Moving Picture World has added the article "If Shakespeare fell among the Censors" to
its "Free Exhibitors' Library." This clever satire has aroused nation-wide interest and has been
copied in whole or in part by scores of newspapers.
The Moving Picture World has rendered all this Special Service to the industry in general and to
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January 1, 1916
make a fortune much to the discomfiture of
Lewiston.
As his treachery Is now revealed, Lewlston
Is unable to win Lina. He goes to the club
and insults White by saying in a loud tone of
voice that this is the first case he has known
of a man trying to buy a girl. White wants
him to fight, but Lewlston excuses himself by
remarking that it is a gentlemen's club. Finally
Lewlston strikes White for calling him a cow-
ard, but spectators separate the men. Lewlston
goes to his uptown home and White follows him.
There is a fight and White gets the best of it
till Lewlston bits White over the head with a
bronze vase. Just then John Worth, who is a
friend of White's and is half crazed from losses
due to the villainy of Lewiston, appears at a
window and shoots Lewiston in the arm.
White having accomplished his rni.'Sion goes
to bid his friend, Ashley Hampdon. gocd-by.
Lina has come to admire White for his loyalty
to her father and for his efficiency. He does
not seem to understand the change in her and
bids her farewell. She, however, gets her father
to take her on the same train on which White
goes. They meet on the platform of the ob-
servation car where the misunderstanding la
cleared.
ous Silas. He becomes demented and attacks
her. Paul intervenes but is easily thrown 'jif.
Then Elizabeth manages after a struggle to kill
him with a knife. Her attention becomes now
centered In caring for Paul. He recovers his
strength and aids her in making garments out
of sailcloth, catching fish and devising furni-
ture. After a long time he claims her as bis
wife, as he says the sea has given her to him.
Meanwhile Flavia has given birth to a child
and is living in her beautiful home In Washing-
ton. In her love for her sister, Flavia has an
Intuition that she may have escaped the peril
of the sea. She goes with a searching party
and a ship to examine the Island near which
the yacht was wrecked. Paul and Elizabeth see
them land. Paul wants to keep away from tLe
party having grown to love Elizabeth dearly.
She tells him that he owes it to his wife to
return to her. Elizabeth then hastens away and
drowns herself before Paul can prevent her.
When finally the party arrives where Paul Is
sadly looking out at sea where Elizabeth dis-
appeared, his wife throws her arms around him.
She asks him If he is alone and he replies bit-
terly, "All alone 1"
to the ground. Then Anderson prepares for a
tlight. Conklin thinks to foil him so he cuts
the wires on the aeroplane. Anderson doee
some great stunts of looping the loop, when a
wing comes otf which drops on a high smoke
stack. Anderson loses control of his flyer and
lands in a tree, unharmed.
The broken wing shuts off the escape of
smoke from the stack, so Cogley orders work-
men to go up and take it off. They all tear
to attempt the perilous task. Young Mason
volunteers for the service and gets on top the
stack. Conklin cuts the rope so that Mason has
no way to get down again. Then Conklin puts
a big charge of dynamite at the base of the
stack and lights the fuse. Betty sees her lover
in danger of destruction and flies in an aero-
plane to the rescue. She just manages to take
him aboard, when the stack is destroyed by the
explosion. Anderson has been fighting with
Conklin and drives the villain toward the stack.
Conklin is buried when the dynamite explodes
and shatters the stack.
CROSS CURRENTS (Fine Arts— Jan. 2).—
The cast : Helen Ware, Teddy Sampson, Cour-
tenay Foote, Sam De Grasse, Vera Lewis.
Elizabeth Crane lives and entertains lavishly
In Washington. She is the fiance of Paul Beale,
a diplomat. Elizabeth is a thoughtful young
woman, and Is interested in charities as well as
things of the social world. Her younger sister,
Flavia, returns from two years of schooling in
Paris. Paul becomes fascinated by the girlish
ways of Flavia, and the unsuspecting Elizabeth
realizes at a dance that her lover has trans-
ferred his affections to Flavia and she releases
him from his engagement to her. Then follows
the marriage of Paul and Flavia.
Silas Randolph attempts to win Elizabeth but
fails. He gets up a party to go cruising on his
palatial yacht. After some persuasion by Silas'
sister, Mrs. Van De Veer, Elizabeth is per-
suaded to accompany the party. It also in-
cludes Paul and Flavia. The yacht Is destroyed
by fire. Flavia is rescued by a sailing vessel
after a night in the water. Elizabeth and Paul
drift ashore on a desert Island. She takes care
of the man. who has been injured in the acci-
dent and has become almost helpless. Silas
gets to shore on another part of the same Islanii.
He comes across the other two survivors. Eliza-
beth has found some food and feeds the raveu-
DIZZY HEIGHTS AND DARING HEARTS
(Keystone — Jan. 2). — The east: Chester Conk-
lin, Dave Anderson, William Mason, Nick Cog-
ley, Betty Anderson.
Chester Conklin and Dave Anderson are two
rival buyers bent on purchasing an aeroplane.
Conklin goes to the factory of Nick Cogley and
makes a trial flight taking along Cogley's daugh-
ter, Betty. William Mason, who is a demon-
strator for Cogley, objects to the girl going
aflying with the stranger, but the manufacturer
assures him that it Is simply done to conciliate
the buyer. Conklin presses his attentions on
Betty till In desperation she jumps out of the
flyer using her umbrella for a parachute. She
makes a safe landing.
Conklin sees Anderson, his rival, speeding In
an auto toward the factory. He drops bombs
and blows up a concrete bridge but doesn't stop
Anderson. Anderson gets to the factory flrst
and has almost concluded the purchase of the
flyer, when Conklin appears and outbids him.
Then Mason appears on the scene and complains
of Conklin. The father orders Conklin out and
agrees to sell the machine to Anderson.
Conklin sees the girl near the aeroplane and
starts up the machine, thinking to kidnap her.
He gets tangled up with the propellor, finally
fallins: oft It into a barrel of rainwater on top
a building. The girl manages to come safely
THE GREAT PEARL TANGLE (Keystone-
Jan. 9). — The cast: Sam Bernard, Harry Grlb-
bon, Harry McCoy, Minta Durfee, Mildred
Adams.
Sam Bernard is the designer at the Modiste
Shop. One morning he Inaugurates a big fash-
ion show at the store. He has a splendid time
draping the models. Harry Grlbbon Is the pro-
prietor of the store, and he Is "sweet on" Sam's
wife. Harry McCoy, who is a slick crook, man-
ages to substitute an imitation pearl necklace
for a real one. The imitation goes to Grlb-
bon, while the genuine is pawed by McCoy.
Gribbon takes Minta, Sam's wife, out to lunch
and gives her the pearls. She pawns them for
$2 and give the ticket to Sam. He redeems
the jewels, getting the genuine ones and turns
them over to a model with whom he is infat-
uated. To square himself with his wife, Minta,
the designer gives her a string of beads.
McCoy, who has pawned the real jewels, re-
deems the phony ones by mistake. He U ar-
rested.
Sam has been drawn by the District Attor-
ney to serve on the jury. McCoy Is put on the
stand and turns state's evidence. Minta brings
Sam his lunch and sees the pearls that Bernard
had given to the model. The pawnbroker Is
sent for and Identifies Minta as the woman who
pawned the necklace. Grlbbon is sent for and
identified as the man who has smuggled the
jewels. He is found guilty on this charge. Sam
and Minta finally make up.
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LET KATY DO IT (Fine Arts— Jan. 9).—
The cast: Jane Grey, Tully Marshall, Ralph
Lewis, Walter Long, Charles West, Luray Hunt-
ley.
Katy Standish is a family drudge on a New
England farm. Her elder sister "enjoys" poor
health and her mother sees to it that Katy
not only does her own work but that of the
weak or lazy elder, Friscilla. Oliver Putnam,
a husky young farmer lad, comes a-courting of
Katy, but her parents interfere so much that
he is discouraged. Oliver finally goes to Mex-
ico with Ben Standish, uncle of Katy and P'ris-
cilla, who owns a valuable mine there.
Priscilla marries Caleb Adams, a young man
who has bought a farm adjoining that of Stand-
ish. Father and Mother Standish die and Katy
goes to live with her sister. She soon is doing
all the work in the house and as Priscilla rap-
idly becomes the mother of seven each and
«very one of them is turned over to the care
of Katy. Then Priscilla and her husband are
killed by an express train while driving to the
city. Then Katy has to teach school to help
keep the wolf from the door. She writes to her
uncle, telling of the death of her sister and
how the care of her children bad devolved upon
her. The uncle invites her to bring the moth-
erless brood with her and make her home with
bim in Mexico. Oliver Putnam is expecting
Katy, but the information about the children has
been withheld from him. He is overjoyed when
he sees Katy step oil the train, but is flabber-
gasted when he catches sight of the many chil-
dren. The children have a way of getting be-
tween Oliver and Katy and the man takes an
antipathy to them. He sees two of them in a
mixup and spanks one of them. Katy catches
liim in the act and gives him a scathing re-
buke. She then happens to hear Oliver tell
Dan that he hates children. This puts him
completely in the bad graces of Katy.
Uncle Ben likes the youngsters. He shows
them one time how a series of guns in their
little home could be discharged at once by pull-
ing a lever and how a mine around the house
could be discharged in a similar manner. He
is careful to lock the room, where the weapons
of destruction are placed ; but one of the chil-
dren finds out where he has hidden the key.
While Katy and Oliver are away on an errand
of mercy, Mexicans attack the little house. The
children are all there but one. The missing one
happens to be outside and escapes to a road,
where he is saved by a cowboy who goes after
help.
Meanwhile the children defend themselves by
discharging the guns and firing the mines as
their uncle had shown them. Katy and Oliver
have a desperate fight, when they are attacked
by another band of Mexicans, but hold them off
in a deserted cabin, till the cowboys rescue
them. Oliver can't help admiring the brave
way in which the children have defended the
house, and is grateful also for the fact that
the silver under the floor has been saved from
the Mexicans. So Oliver and Katy forget their
differences and make a home for the children
in a mansion in the United States.
THE CORNER (Kay-Bee — Jan. 9).— The
cast : Willard Mack, George Fawcett, Clara
Williams, Louise Brownell, Charles Miller.
David Waltham is the head of a syndicate,
which corners the food supply. His wife hears
of her husband's operation and begs him to
consider the poor, who will be unable to pay
the prices that his monopoly will exact. He
is merciless, however. Among those who suffer
from Waltham's efforts is an engineer named
John Adams. The bank in which his small
funds are deposited undergoes a "run" and he
loses all his money. He has previously lost
■his job. The Adams family is reduced to star-
vation and finally Adams in desperation breaks
a window in a bakery and gets away with an
armful of bread. He is arrested and is sent up
to the workhouse for thirty days. The rent
collector comes around, but Mrs. Adams is un-
able to pay him anything though she slaves
over the washboard and her two children assist
her. Seeing that the woman is beautiful, the
collector gives her some money, telling her to
buy her children and herself a square meal.
She reluctantly accepts his gift. Little by little
she descends until she even appears in a low
dance hall with the man.
John Adams returns from jail and goes to
his humble rooms. There he finds his children
in bed. Finally his wife appears in beautiful
and expensive clothes. She appears disgusted
with the life she leads and wipes the paint off
her lips with loathing. Then she suddenly sees
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a trance. She is almost hysterical from fright.
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explanation. She tells him that she has done
it for the children's sake. This plea saves her
life, but the soul of John Adams is filled with
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and bread lines are everywhere in the poorer
quarters of the great city. Men and women
practice deception to get a little more bread
and some get into fights overcome by their own
and their children's sufferings. Three desper-
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but are quelled by his masterful manner and
slink away impotently when he tells them that
he will call the police if they are not gone
in a minute.
John Adams gets a job in Waltham's big
storage house. A fellow worker points out
Waltham to Adams and the latter's rage against
the big monopolist is aroused to a high pitcli
of fury as he thinks of his wife's degradation.
Adams blames it all on Waltham. That night
he secrets himself in the big warehouse and
telephones to Waltham saying that the police
are down there, having heard of a secret plan
on the part of some of the starving populace
to destroy the place. He tells Waltham to
leave his auto a block or two away from the
building, when he comes, to avoid suspicion.
Adams gets Waltham in the building and se-
curely ties him and then leaves him to starve.
That he may not be found, Adams surrounds
the magnate with a big pile of boxes. In his
struggles to free himself, Waltham upsets the
towering piles of boxes and they topple over
completely burying him.
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THE SENATOR ( Triumph— Five Parts— Dec.
27). — The cast: Senator Rivers (Charles J'.
Ross) ; Senator Keene (Joseph Burke) ; Silas
Denman (Ben Graham) ; Secretary Armstrong
(Thomas Tracy) ; .Count Ernst von Strahl
(Philip Hahn) ; Mrs. Hillary (Dixie Compton) ;
Mabel, Denman's daughter (Constance Moli-
neux) ; Mrs. Armstrong (Gene Luneska).
Senator Rivers of the State of Missouri
comes to the United States Senate, and meets
Silas Denman, who has been unsuccessful in
the prosecution of the Denman Claim, a relic
of the Revolutionary War. Denman's daughter,
Mabel, who teaches music, meets Mrs. Hillary,
a widow, who aids her in many ways. At Mrs.
Hillary's home she meets Count von Strahl,
and Armstrong, the Secretary of State, at whose
home she is introduced to Senator Rivers.
Mabel develops a liking for von Strahl. Her
father is excited over the prospect of such
valuable aid in getting his claim through, and
Rivers makes a powerful speech in it favor,
incited by regard for Mabel as well as by the
justice of the claim. The Senator is stunned
by the remark of Mrs. Hillary that Mabel is
engaged to von Strahl, but in order to give her
a dowry, redoubles his efforts on the Denman
bill.
The Senator and Mrs. Hillary are on good
terms, and learn that Mrs. Armstrong and von
Strahl are planning an elopement. The Sena-
tor sends Ling Ching, the (Chinese Ambassador,
to the Armstrong home to intercept Mrs. Arm-
strong, and before she can get rid of him, her
husband arrives, he having been told that von
Strahl's carriage had gone to his house. Sena-
tor Rivers turns the tables on von Strahl in a
neat way, and hurries back to the Sfn:ite.
By a neat trick he puts the Denman bill
through, but is afraid of Mabel's marriage with
the Count, as he knows his character. Develop-
ments satisfy Mabel as to the rascality of the
Count. She realizes that she is in love with
Senator Rivers, who in spite of his age, ap-
peals to every particle of her nature. She ap-
preciates the force of his actions regarding
Mrs. Armstrong and Count von Strahl. and at
the end the Senator has won the claimant as
well as the claim.
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ton (Joseph Harris) ; A. Biskany (Harry
Lelghton) ; Tanner (Thos. J. McCrane) ; Cra-
ebaw (Sheridan Block).
Messalla, the enabodimeot o£ youth and inno-
cence, lives in an old house in Washington
Square, New York City, with her father, who
has been ruined financially and who lost his
wife through the lure of Fifth avenue. He
tells Messalla that that thoroughfare Is a dragon
lying in wait for victims. Messalla starts out
to find the dragon and goes up the avenue.
Her meetings with various people bring de-
struction and death to those who had wrought
her father's ruin, although she Is unconscious
of the effect she Is having on their lives.
Messalla escapes the wiles of the white
slaver. She allows a discarded flame of a big
merchant to take her place at dinner to which
she has been invited, and the merchant suffers
at the hands of the discarded woman. A
policeman's attention Is attracted to Messalla
and a man is killed by an automobile while
he Is looking at her. At a lacemaker's shop
a wealthy young woman is tempted to take a
bit of lace because Messalla has admired It,
but she is caught and jailed. There Is a rob-
bery aBecting some papers which have been
taken and replaced by a bomb, and Messalla
gives the package to a woman who turns out to
be her father's lost wife, the house being de-
stroyed after the woman and Messalla leave.
There is a reconciliation. All those injured
were people who had injured her father, and
the dragon has been slain by Messalla's youth
and innocence.
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THE TURMOIL (Five Parts^Columbia Pic-
tures Corp.— Jan 10).— The cast; Mary Ver-
trees (Valll Valll) ; Mrs Vertrees (Florida
Kingsley) ; Mr. Vertrees (Frank DeVernon) ;
James Sheridan, Sr. (Charles Prince) ; Mrs.
James Sheridan (Mrs. Kate Jepson) ; James
Sheridan, Jr. (Fred Tldmarsh) ; Roscoe Sheri-
dan (Robert Stowe Gill) ; Mrs. Sibyl Sheridan
(Peggy Hopkins); Edith Sheridan (llean
Hume) ; Robert Lamhorn (Frederic Sumner) ;
Dr. George Gurney (Wm. Auker) ; Bibbs Sheri-
dan (George Le Guere).
James Sheridan becomes wealthy and a power
in a middle west city, where his entire life Is
absorbed in the turmoil of his own creation.
The only thing he lacks Is social standing, and
this he strives to gain by methods he has suc-
cessfully employed in driving a business deal.
His two oldest sons, Jim and Roscoe, are like
him, products of the turmoil, but Bibbs, the
youngest, is a weakling with a penchant for
books. The father insists on Bibbs working in
the factory, but as it is distasteful to him, and
he is physically unfit for the task, his health
tails and he Is sent to a sanitarium.
In the same city lives the Vertrees family,
poor, but true aristocrats. There Is a young
daughter, Mary Vertrees, and Sheridan deter-
mines that his son, Jim, shall marry her, and
thus make a wedge for the family Into social
prominence. He arranges a big dinner, with
a vulgar display of luxury, which Mary Ver-
trees is obliged to attend because of a finan-
cial obligation Sheridan holds over her father.
That night Mary Is made to understand that
she Is to marry Jim, and she concludes to
make the sacrifice.
At the height of the dinner party Bibbs re-
turns from the sanitarium. He is ignored by
the family, and Mary is attracted to him out
of pity. Roscoe Sheridan, the second son, is
married to Sibyl, but their married lite is far
from happy. Like his father, he is lost In
the turmoil of endeavor, and she is obliged
to seek companionship elsewhere. She becomes
Infatuated with Robert Lamhorn. a worthless
young man, who is secretly engaged to Edith
Sheridan, the only daughter of the house of
Sheridan.
Jim proposes to Mary Vertrees, and she asks
him tn wait a while for her answer. Sibyl
and Edith quarrel over Lamhorn, and Sibyl,
knowing Mary's hold over the elder Sheridan,
asks her to go to Sheridan and tell him Edith
and Robert are engaged, and that Robert Is
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only marrying the girl for her money. Sibyl's
words remind Mary that she will be doing the
same thing, if she marries Jim. She writes
Jim a letter refusing his offer of marriage.
Much to the delight of his father, Jim has
built a large warehouse in half the time con-
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— Jan. 3). — The cast: Gilbert Kaynor (S. Ran-
kin Drew) ; Hon. Irving Marner (Joseph Kil-
gour) ; Emily (Virginia Pearson) ; John Mao-
Dowell (George Cooper) ; Doctor Lamberton
(Harold Foshay) ; Mrs. Tearle (Billle Billings) ;
Khitmatgar (William Davidson) ; Bearer (Wal-
ter McGrail).
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Civil Service, has saved enough to send for his
young wife, Emily. She is happy in her hus-
band's love, but shortly after her arrival in the
fever-ridden lowlands she is taken ill and the
doctor orders her immediate removal to the
northern hills. Gilbert has not the money to do
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THE MISLEADING LADY (Essanay— Five
Parts — Jan. 3). — The cast : Jack Craigen (Henry
B. Waltham) ; Helen Steele (Edna Mayo);
Henry Tracey (Sydney Alnsworth) ; Sidney
Parker, manager (Edward Arnold) ; Boney
(Harry Dunkinson) ; Keen Fitzpatrick, reporter
(John Junior) ; John W. Cannell (John H. Cos-
sar) ; Mrs. Cannell (Frances Raymond) ; Inn
Keeper (Charles J. Stine) ; Stephen Weather-
bee (Grant Mitchell) ; Jane Wentworth (Renee
CTlemmons).
Helen Steele, who has theatrical aspirations,
has been told by Sidney Parker that, owing to
her lack of stage experience he cannot entertain
her proposition of giving her the leading part
in his new production, "The Siren." Believing
that she can get Parker to consent if she is
persuasive enough, Helen has her fiance, Henry
Tracey, Invite the theatrical manager to the
party to be given by John W. Cannell so that
■she may work upon him. At the affair Helen
manages to obtain Parker's consent to give her
a trial it she is successful in having Jack
Craigen, a friend of Cannell, who has been liv-
ing in Patagonia for a long time and who is a
woman hater, propose to her. Helen works her
wiles upon the adamant Craigen and finally
elicits a proposal from him. The guests in the
next room, who have been listening, come out at
the critical moment, and congratulate her.
Craigen demands an explanation, and he is told
that it is all a joke. He refuses to accept the
incident in such a light, however, and makes
preparations to leave for his home in the moun-
tains.
At this juncture. Tracey, who had been called
out of town on' important business before the
commencement of the party, returns. When told
of Helen's episode with Craigen he becomes very
angry and upbraids her. Tracey then goes in
search of Craigon, whom he does not know, and
mistaking Keen Fitzpatrick, a reporter, who has
been waiting in the next room for an interview
with Craigen on Patagonia, for the man he is in
search of, he starts to pour a scathing Indict-
ment upon him. The guests hear the tirade and
inform Tracey of the identity of the man to
whom he is speaking.
Meanwhile. Craigen. having packed his belong-
ings, is leaving in his auto. As he is passing
the back entrance, Helen jumps in front of
his auto and tells him that, inasmuch as he
does not know anything about women he should
adopt the Patagonian savage method and carry
her off to his home where he could study her.
He puts her suggestion into effect and Helen is
carried off in the auto to his home in the woods,
where he brutally orders her about. She at-
tempts to escape, and Craigen chains her to the
floor.
While he leaves her for a moment to put his
car into the garage, "Boney." an escaped lunatic,
makes his way into the cabin. He styles him-
self Napoleon Bonaparte, and raves about his
armies. As he is swinging his sword about the
room, Craigen appears, and by diplomacy suc-
ceeds in getting "Boney" upstairs to review his
armies where he is locked in a room. Craigen
returns to Helen. His back is turned to her
and she knocks him unconscious with the tele-
phone. Taking the keys from his pocket, she
releases herself and escapes into the woods.
Craigen recovers his senses and, finding the note
Helen left informing him that she feels sorry for
her action and has gone for help, fears for her
safety, and goes out in search of her.
During his absence Fitzpatrick, who was trail-
ing, arrives. On searching through the house
for Craigen, he comes upon "Honey," whom he
takes to be the man he is searching for. He
demands to know where the girl is, hut "Boney"
only raves about his armies. T'he two are just
on the point of clashing when Craigen returns.
He reveals his identity to the reporter, and tells
him that Helen has fled into the woods. The
asylum keepers trace "Boney" to Craigen's
home, and take him away.
Tracey, who has also been following, arrives
at the cabin and confronts Craigen with a re-
volver. He demands Helen or his life. Craigen
manages to convince Tracey, after an argument,
that Helen has fled into the woods. Helen has
seen Tracey's car going in the direction of
Craigen's home, and fearing trouble, makes her
way back. She arrives just after Tracey has
left. The other members of the house party ar-
rive to take Helen back, but she refuses to leave
Craigen.
WORLD FILM CORP.
CAMILLE — (Five Parts; Jan. 3).— The cast:
Camille (Clara Kimball Young) ; Annand (Paul
Capellani) : Cecile (Lillian Cook) ; M. Duval
(Robert Cummlngs) ; Joseph (Dan Baker) ;
Robert Bousac (Stanhope Wheatcrott) ; Count
de Varville (Frederick Truesdale) ; Gaston
(William Jefferson); Doctor (Edward M. Kim-
ball) ; Mme. Prudence (Louie Ducey) ; Naclne
(Beryl Morharge).
Marguerite Gautler, known as "Camllle" be-
cause of her fondness tor camellias, is a queen
of the underworld of Paris. She has a wealthy
lover in the Count de Varville, whom she dis-
cards when she falls in love with Armand
Duval, a young lawyer, a newcomer to Paris.
Armand and Camille retire to the country and
live happily and devotedly in a pretty cottage,
content with their love alone. Armand s father
seeks them out and prevails upon Camille to
leave his son rather than wreck his promising
career. Camille, after a struggle with her self-
ish promptings, gives in and in order to make
Armand turn from love to scorn leaves him with
the impression that she is tired of simple life
and wants to return to de Varville and the
gayety of Paris.
Armand tries to forget Camille, but fails.
At last he seeks de Varville, forces a quarrel
on him and wounds him in a duel. By this time
Camille is dying of consumption. Armand finds
her on her deathbed. Their love is renewed,
and Camille dies with a smile on her lips and
Armand's arms about her.
LIFE'S WHIRLPOOL (Five Parts— Jan. 10).
— The cast includes Holbrook Blinn and Fania
Marinoff.
McTeague begins life in the mines. He later
becomes an unlicensed practicing dentist. He
is a man of violent physical passions, but until
he meets little Trina, who visits his dental
office, his love instincts have never been
aroused.
McTeague induces Trina to marry him
through the sheer force of his domineering
personality The couple are not happy. Trina
develops miserly instincts and -when she wins
a .$5,000 lottery prize, she hoards the money
and grows more and more avaricious.
McTeague quarrels with Marcus, his former
rival for Trina's affections, and the ill feeling
between the two men leads to a fierce combat
in which McTeague proves the victor. In re-
venge Marcus has McTeague prevented from
practicing dentistry because he has no diploma.
McTeague leans on Trina for support but she
turns him away. Trina has a severe illness and
while recuperating develops a mania for fond-
ling her hoarded gold pieces. McTeague re-
turns to find Trina showering handfuls of gold
upon her bed. After a terrific scene he strangles
her and steals the money.
Marcus, determined to avenge Trina's death,
trails the fugitive McTeague into the heart of
Death Valley, where the two men come at last
face to face in a final battle to the death under
the blistering desert sun.
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ADVERTISEMENTS I postage stamps accepted
Classified Advertisements, three cents per
word, casti with order; 50 cents minimum
SITUATIONS WANTED.
A-l — Theatrical pianist and director. Spe-
cialty vaudeville and pictures. Sober, reliable.
Charles Jerreld. 1205 Hampden St., Holyoke,
Moss.
OPERATOR— And wife pianist. Joint salary
$25.00. Experienced, best references. Experi-
enced, care M. P. World, New York City.
HIGH-CLASS MANAGER wishes connection
with up-to-date picture theater ; have extreme
ability ; ten years' experience. An interview
will convince. W. J., care M. P. World, N. Y.
City.
OPERATOR — Six years' experience, guarantee
perfect projection. First-class electrician ; can
repair machines. Go anywhere, reasonable sal-
ary. First-class references. Address Walter
Milner, care Idyl Theater, Ocean City, N. J.
CAMERAMAN at liberty after 7th January.
Have own outSt and understands laboratory
work. Best references furnished. C. care M.
P. Wiirld, N. Y. City.
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR— Nine years'
experience. Thoroughly experienced on all ma-
chines ; sober, reliable ; will go .anywhere. Best
projection guaranteed. Write or wire, Russell
Hoyle, &23 University Ave., Dixon, 111.
CAMERAMAN — Expert cinematographer, own-
ing complete equipment (Moy), invites offers.
Bight years' active experience, gilt-edge refer-
ences. At liberty after this week. Address E.
R., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
AT LIBERTY — Cameraman, after Jan. 1st.
Expert In photography ; lighting. References,
Address AA-1, care M. P. World, Chicago, 111.
MANAGER — Successful experience booking,
house and projection. Salary or percentage
basis. Address W. P., care M. P. World, Chi-
cago, 111.
WANTED — Position by man thirty. Twelve
years' vaudeville booking experience. At pres-
ent employed as booking manager of prominent
vaudeville corporation : realizing the possibili-
ties of the picture business, anxious to make
connection ; nominal salary to start. Unques-
tionable references. Have managed houses and
understand all ends of theatrical business. Have
been used to dealing with big men of affairs. L.
M., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
OPERATOR, 5 years' experience, also good
cameraman, desires position ; Illinois or Indiana.
Best references. Operator, 753 N. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, 111.
COMPANY of two wide-experienced men to
take theater In hands and by Ideal regulations
increase box office receipts. Expense smashed.
We mean manager, operator, cashier. Reference
extraordinary. Our plan is different ; results
assured. State everything first letter. Address
F B. Holden, 212 North Jefferson St., Delphos,
Ohio.
THEATERS WANTED.
CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE — I am a practical,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards of
one million dollars' worth annually, sales, ex-
changes and leases. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
ture Broker, Established 1896. Offices, 578-80
Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
WANTED— Movie in State of South Carolina.
Must be ou paying basis. Modern building.
Lewis, Moving Picture Broker, 580 Ellicott Sq,,
Buffalo, N, Y.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — Moving picture theater, county
seat town 2,000. Northeastern Iowa. Seating ca-
pacity 250, best modern equipment, complete
stage scenery. No opposition. Price .$3,000. Ad-
dress M. P., Care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
FOR SALE OR RENT— My rink building is
being remodeled for theater and picture house,
seat 1.000. Hillsdale has no opera house. No
opposition, only two small picture rooms. Chas.
E, Ellis, Hillsdale, Mich,
FOR SALE— Ideal Theater, Saginaw, Michi-
gan. Seating capacity two hundred and seventy.
Doing good business, but have other interests to
look after. Open for inspection. W. B. Mates.
FOR SALE — First-class picture theater pros-
perous town 5,000. Seats .'JSO. Best reasons
selling. Bargain if sold thirty days. C T., care
M. P. World. N. Y. City.
FULLY-EQUIPPED picture theater. Pennsyl-
vania town 3,000 ; rent $'25.00. Best reasons sell-
ing. Bargain at $1,000 if sold three weeks. 300
seats. T. O., care M. P, World, N. Y. City.
MOVING PICTURE THEATER for sale or to
let in a thickly-populated center, no competi-
tion. Company wishes to dissolve. Little cash
required. W,, care M, P, World. N. Y. City.
MOVIE — The only one in successful manu-
facturing town of about 4,000. Admission ten
cents. Weekly expenses less than $60. Re-
ceipts about $150. Price for real estate and
equipment $10,000. half cash, or will sell the
business for $3,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
TWO OF THE LARGEST— And best equipped
movies in town of 35.000. The monopoly of the
town. Weekly receipts $800-$1,000. Weekly
expenses about half. One of the houses could
be converted into 10-15c. bouse under proper
management, which should Increase the receipts
about $300 week. Positively worth $20.000 ; will
sacrifice for $12,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — New and second hand moving
picture machines, all leading makes, at reduced
prices. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wa-
bash Ave., Chicago, 111.
PARTICULAR EXHIBITORS USE "AMBER-
LUX LENS FILTERS,"
FOR SALE — New or second hand opera chairs
for moving picture theaters at a bargain. Cres-
cent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago, III.
LARGE STOCK of used moving picture ma-
chines— all kinds — also opera and folding chairs
at about half regular price ; all goods guaran-
teed in first-class condition, shipped subject to
inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 509
Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo.
FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quan-
tity, new and second-hand tor moving picture
theaters, furnished at short notice. Specializing
Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, 308 Lacka-
wanna Ave., Scranton, Pa.
".\MBERLUX" Lens Filters Improve projec-
tion 100 per cent. Let me prove it. Price
$3.50. W. D. Warner, Columbus, Ohio.
SPOT CASH— For your chairs, wherever they
are located. Two thousand veneer, 700 leather,
400 plush for sale. Empire Exchange, Corning.
N. Y.
COMPENSARCS— 110 volt $41. 220 volt $49.
Power's and Simplex machines. Alden, 812
Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
MOTIOGRAPH— Same as new. Deagen Elec-
tric Unifon. Ten by twelve mirrorcloth screen.
Twenty reels film, Arthur Close, 1120 Branson
St., Marion. Indiana.
OPERA AND FOLDING' CHAIRS— New and
second hand. 400 practically new maple fold-
ing. 600 leather upholstered, almost new. 1,500
opera, perfect condition. Electric sign. Write
for startling prices. Atlas Seating Company,
501 Fifth Ave,, N. Y. City.
EDISON MOVING PICTURE MACHINE—
1914, take up. 10 reels of picture and 250
slides. .$60.00 will take outfit. W. H. Heffley,
Duncannon, Pa.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No. 4 Pittman Prof, camera
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic take-
up, both directions, 400 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed updn
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements in all makes of cameras. R. W.
Pittman Co.. .304 Canal St., New York City.
Phone 5961 Franklin.
HEAVY AND LIGHT TRIPODS— Also camer-
as and shutters for motion pictures. HooTer,
10 East 14th St., N. Y. City.
FOR SALE— Tripod with panorama, $14. Ship
C. O. D., subject examination. A. Van Colli,
Gillespie, Illinois.
CAMERA— Pittman, Jr., 200 feet, F.3.5 lens,
only $90. Tripods, $15 upwards. Ray, 326 5th
Ave,, N. Y. City.
VISTA CAMERA— With 50 M lens, worth
$30.00. trick crank and 150 foot film magazine.
Can project and print. Guaranteed to make
perfect pictures. Will sacrifice for $45.00. An-
thony Note, 726 Clara St., New Orleans. La.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
CHASING LETTER— And cartoon titles and
advertisements made to order 17c. foot upwards.
Ray, 326 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.
FOR SALE— 200 reels film, $1.50 per reel;
100 reels, with paper, $3.00 per reel. Lot fea-
tures for sale. Cheap. Meyer Silverman, Pitts-
burgh, Pa.
BILLY SUNDAY HIMSELF— Only original
film taken of this remarkable man in action.
fine condition, paper, slides. N. Edward Malouf,
1482 Broadway, N. Y. City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WE BUY and sell new and second hand mov-
ing picture machines, opera chairs and films.
Crescent Film Exc, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago, III.
SCENARIOS — Typewritten for $1 per reel,
and promptly returned. Thomas B. Lutes, Pho-
toplaywright, Robbinsyille, N, J,
For Your LITTLE WANTS in the Moving Picture Industry .
the LITTLE ADS in the Classified Department
WILL GET YOU EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS
Send your copy, accompanied by remittance — The Rate is Three Cents per Word
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January 1, 1916
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Advertising for Exhibitors 7i
Ambrosio iComes Bacic , 88
Among the Picture Theaters....' 70
Another Big Studio 52
At Leading Picture Theaters 54
Blograph Feature and Reissue 92
"Blaclt Crook" (Kalem) 91
British Notes 69
"By Love Redeemed" (Vltagraph) 92
Calendar o( Dally Program Releases. .122, 124
Carrigan, Thomas J 99
Cash in Advance vs. Open Account 67
Censors Back Down 117
Censorship in Illinois 112
Chicago News Letter 113
Church Shows in Indiana 113
Comments on the Films 97
"Conqueror, The" (Kay-Bee) 91
"Convict King, The" (Lubin) 94
Daly, Arnold, Finds a Star 67
•'Devil's Prayer Book, The" (Kleine-Edl-
son) 94
"Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts (Key-
Stone) 91
Doings in Maine 106
"Dragon, The" (Equitable) 90
Ellis to Direct Sis Hopkins 62
Elvidge, June 88
Essanay for the New Year 62
Exhibitors to Sit as Jurors 50
Facts and Comments 47
Fatty and Mabel Booked East 58
Fine New British Columbia House Opens, . 119
Freuler Reviews the Year 51
General Theater Inspection In Pittsburgh.. 109
TO CONTENTS
Great Year Dawns, A 48
Herrington Is Hopeful 59
Hitches in Censorship 114
Hunting, Gardner, with Wharton 66
"Immigrant, The" (Lasky) 92
"Isles of the Wild, The" (Blograph) 02
Kleinschmidt, Capt., Now at Italian Front. . . 54
List of Current Film Release Dates.
150, 152, 154
Live Screen Club Now 109
"Love's Pilgrimage to America" (Univer-
sal) 93
"Lydia Gllmore" (Famous Players) 95
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 100
"Matchmaker, The" (Edison) 90
Mayo, Frank 57
Metro Pictures In 1916 57
Motion Picture Exhibitor 59
Motion Picture Photography 83
"Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination" (L-KO).... 93
Murdock, Ann 59
Music for the Picture 84
National Censor Board Conference 87
New News Reel, The 58
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity 63
New Kalem Series 53
Nineteen Sixteen 49
Nudity on the Screen 49
Observations by Man About Town 68
"Old Homestead, The" (Famous Players). 95
Pertinent Points by J. D. Williams 87
Photoplaywrlght, The 77
Picture Theaters Projected 106
Projection Department 78
"Rack, The (World Film) 93
Reviews of Current Productions 89
Romance of a Great Business, T'he 65
St. Louis Theaters 115
"Saved from the Harem" (Lubin) 94
"Soldier's Oath, A" (Fox) 91
Stories of the Films 1^6
Streyckmans, H. J., Mirror Studio Manager 51
Subpoenas in New Jersey 107
"Surprises of an Empty Hotel, The" (Vita-
graph) 92
Texas Mutual Sold 116
Theaters in Reading, Pa 108
Title of Play Is Property 50
To Aid Ohio Picture Men 110
Triangle in Cincinnati Ill
Triangle Program 91
Two Lubin Features H
Two Strong Famous Players' Subjects 95
Universal Annual Meeting 52
Universal Gets Florence Lawrence 86
Vltagraph Features 92
'War God's Decree, The" (Pathe) 89
"War of Wealth, The" (Blograph) 92
Weir to Picturize Kalem Series 66
"What Happened to Father" (Vltagraph) . . 90
"Why Love is Blind" (Sellg) 89
World Film Productions 56
"Wraith of Haddon Towers, The" (Clipper) 89
Youthful Censors 118
ASBESTOS SUPPLIES.
Johns-Manville, H. W., Co 157
CAltUOMS ANU CAKUOi\ ACCESSOKIES.
Habicht, Braun & Co 151
Jones & Cammack 159
Kiewert, Chas. L 157
Reisinger, Hugo 135
Speer Carbon Co 156
CBAIR AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 161
Andrews, A. H 161
Peabody School Furniture Co 161
Steel Furniture Co 161
ELECTRICAL, & MECHANICAL, EQUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co 156
Electric Products Co 158
Erker Bros.' Optical Co 160
Fidelity Electric Co 156
Fort Wayne Electric Works 145
Fulton, E. B 142
General Electric Co 144
Hallberg, J. H 130
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co 159
Hommel, Ludwig & Co 142
Kleine Optical Co 140
Lears Theater Supply Co 133
Lucas. Harry K 138
Northwestern M. P. Equipment Co 132
Picture Theater Equipment Co 146
Porter, B. F 142
Stern Mfg. Co 160
Strelinger, Chas. A 133
Swaab, Lewis M 155
Typhoon Fan Co 156
FILM EXCHANGES.
Bradenburgh, G. W 138
Central Film Co 142
Film Exchange, The 142
GTreater N. Y. Film Rental Co 122, 154
Twentieth Century Film Co 158
Film Export 138
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 134
LENS MANUFACTURER.
Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co 155
MANUFACTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
TURES.
American Film Co., Inc 22-23
TO ADVERTISERS
Blograph Co 123
Equitable Motion Picture Corp 36
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 3, 7-9
B'amous Players B'ilm Co 10-11
Farnham, Joe. W 125
Gaumont Co 27
Gest, Morris 35
Great Northern Film Co 158
Hanover Film Co 156
Horsley, David, Productions 28
Ivan Film Productions, Inc 2'J
Kalem Co 44-66
Kane, Arthur S 34
Kleine, Geo 42
Knickerbocker Star Features 41
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co 12-13
Lubin Mtg. Co 43, 121
Medusa Film 135
Metro Pictures Corp Colored Insert
Morosco, Oliver, Photoplays Co 14
Mutual Film Corp 16-20
North American Film Corp 26
Paramount Pictures Corp 15
Pathe Exchange, The, Inc 30-33
Picture Playhouse Film Co., Inc 138
Rolin Film Co 134
Selig Polyscope Co 143
Selig Tribune 162
Signal Film Corp 24-25
Sterling Camera & Film Co 142
Thanhouser Film Corp 2
Triangle Film Corp 38-39
Universal Film Mfg. Co 4-6
V-L-S-E 120
Vim Comedies 40
Vltagraph Co. of America Colored Insert
Vogue Comedies 21
World Film Corp 37
MISCELLANEOUS.
Automatic Ticket Selling & Cash Reg. Co.. 136
Bioscope, The 158
Booth, Allen 153
Caille Bros 144
Cine Mundial 143
(Classified Advertisements 147
Columbia Film Mfg. Co 141
Corcoran, A. J 156
Consolidated Film & Supply Co 134
Eastman Kodak Co 157
Brbograph Co 144
Evans Film Mfg. Co 161
Gunby Bros 144
Industrial Moving Picture Co 129
Kinematograaf , De 158
Kraus Mfg. Co 132
Manuscripts Universal 138
Moore, William N 138
Motion Picture Directory Co. 144
Motion Picture Electricity 1(J0
M. P. W. Anti-Censorship Slides 161
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon 161
National Ticket Co 128
Newman Lacquer Co 1(50
Richardson, F. H 157
Service Film Co 141
Standard Motion Picture Co 134
Trade Circular Addressing Co 157
Varrone, John 144
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
International Photo Sales Co 160
Los Angeles M. P. Co 144
Universal Camera Co 155
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Deagan, J. C : . . . 136
Harmo Pipe Organ Co 156
Schirmer, G 153
Seeburg, J. P. piano Co ..:...'..'. 151
Simon, Walter G 158
Sinn, Clarence B 161
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
Goes Lithographing Co 142
Menger & Ring 134
Newman Mfg. Co !^. ...!.!! ! 134
PROJECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Standard M. P. Machine Co... 158
Enterprise Optical Co 141
Power. Nicholas Co 164
Precision Machine Co 149
PROJECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
Center. J. H., Co., Inc 158
Gold King Screen Co isg
Minusa Cines Products Co '. 153
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc " l'>7
Simpson, Alfred L '..'. iSs
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
Decorators' Supply Co 159
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SIMPLEX the ONLY PROJECTOR that has a device
for setting the shutter while the machine is in motion
Every operator knows what it means to start his show and then find that his shutter is out of time or does
not synchronize with his intermittent movement.
The shutter setting device of the Simplex is simple as is everything else about the machine; by simply
turning the knob on the back of the mechanism either to the right or left the shutter can be adjusted while
the machine is in motion.
The machine that has all the needed devices and adjustments that every other projector has and THEN
SOME.
The PROJECTOR that received the UNANIMOUS APPROVAL of the
U. S. GOVERNMENT WAR DEPARTMENT
and
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List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 122, 124).
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
RELEASE DAYS.
Snnday — Big "U," Laemmle, L-KO.
Monday — Broadway Universal Fea-
tures, Imp, Nestor.
TnesAar — Gold Seal, Imp, Rex.
Wedneiiday — Animated Weekly. L-KO,
Victor.
Thnmday — Bigr "U," Laemmle, PowerB.
Fiidoy — Imp, Nestor, Victor.
Saturday — Big "U." Bison. Joker.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Bee. 1 — Number 195 (Topical).
Dec. 8 — Number 106 (Topical).
Dec. 15 — Number 197 (Topical).
Dec. 22 — Number 198 (Topical).
Dec. 29 — Number 190 (Topical).
Jan. 5— No. 200 (Topical).
Jan. 18 — Number 201 (Topical).
BIG U.
Dec. 16 — Col. Steele Master Gambler (Comefly —
Drama).
Dec. 23 — No release this day.
Dec. 30 — Babbling Tongues (Drama).
Jan. 2 — The Honor to Die (Three parts— Dr.).
Jan. fi — Xo release this day.
Jan. 13 — "X 3" (Three parts— Detective — Dr.).
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts
— Western — Drama ) .
BISO.N.
Bee. 11 — The Lion's Ward (Three parts — Ani-
mal— Drama).
Dec. 18 — His Real Character (Two parts —
Western — Drama).
Dec. 25 — When Rogues Fail Out (Three parts
— Railroad — Drama).
Jan. 8 — On the Trail of the Tigress (Two parts
— Animal — Drama).
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Deo. 8 — The White Scar (Five parts — Drama).
Dec. 13 — The Primrose Path (Five parts —
Drama).
Dec. 20 — Father and the Boys (Five parts —
Comedy — Drama) .
Dec. 27 — The Nature Man ; or A Struggle for
Existence (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Landon's Legacy (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama).
GOLD SEAL.
Dec. 14 — Lord John's Journal (Adventure No.
1 Lord John in New York) (Four
parts — Drama) .
Dec. 21 — Christmas Memories (Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 28 — As the Shadows Fall (Two parts —
Human Interest — Drama).
.Ian. 4 — Lord John's Journal (Adventure No.
2. "The Gray Sisterhood" (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 11 — The Boob's Victory (Two parts — Com-
edy— Drama).
IMP.
Dec. 7 — Slim, Fat or Medium (Comedy).
Dee. 19 — The Little Lady Across the Way (Two
parts — Comedy).
Dec. 14 — Almost a Papa (Comedy).
Dec. 17 — The Vacuum Test (Drama).
Dec. 21 — When Love Laughs (Comedy).
Dec. 2.S — No release this day.
Dec. 31 — A Tribute to Mother (Two parts-
Psychological — Drama) .
Jan. 4 — No release this day.
Jan. 7 — The Law of Life (Tbree parts — Human
Interest — Drama).
Jan. 11 — No release this day.
JOKER.
Dec. 4 — Mrs. Prune's Boarding House (Com).
Dec. 11 — Slightly Mistaken (Comedy).
Dec. 18 — The Opera Singer's Romance (Com.).
Jan. 1 — Lemonade Aids Cupid (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — Those Female Haters (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — No release this day.
LAEMMLE.
Dec. 18 — The Water Clue (Drama).
Dec. 19 — No release this day.
Dec. 22 — The Great Fear (Drama).
Dec. 23 — One Humdred Years Ago (Two parts —
Drama).
Dec. 26 — No release this day.
Dec. 28 — The Evil of Suspicion (Drama).
Dec. 30 — The Little Upstart (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan.
Jan.
.Ian.
Jan.
Jan.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Dec.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
.Ian.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
5 — The Underworld (Comedy — Drama).
ti — Missy (Two parts — Modern — Drama).
!) — Blind Fury (Drama).
1.3 — No release this day.
16 — No release this day.
L-KO.
5 — A Sapbead's Revenge (Comedy).
8 — Sin on the Sabbath (Two parts — Com-
edy).
12 — Lizzie's Shattered Dreams (Comedy).
15 — Blackmail in a Hospital (Comedy).
19 — The Doomed Groom (Comedy).
22 — From Beanery to Billions CTwo parts
— Comedy).
26 — Greed and Gasoline (Comedy).
20 — A Scandal at Sea (Comedy).
2 — Pants and Petticoats (Comedy).
9 — Billie's Reformation (Two parts —
Comedy).
12 — Gertie's Busy Day (Comedy).
16 — Flirting a la Carte (Comedy).
NESTOR.
13 — Her Speeds' Affair (Comedy).
17 — Where the Heather Blooms (Two
parts — Comedy ) .
20 — Love and a Savage (Comedy).
24 — No release this day.
25 — When Three is a Crowd (Comedy).
27 — Some Chaperone (Comedy).
31 — Flivver's Terrible Past (Comedy).
3 — Jed's Trip to the Fair (Comedy).
7 — Flivver's Art of Mystery (Comedy).
10 — The Boy, the Girl and the Auto (Com-
edy).
14 — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy).
POWERS.
25 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 1, "Where
Uncle Sam Makes His Laws and
Keeps His Relics" (Educational).
—Wild Bird Life f Educational).
1— Uncle Sam at Work, No. 2, "How
Uncle Sam Gets His Coin" (Topi-
cal).
6— Building Up the Health of a Nation
(Lesson No. 1).
— Carl Emmy and His Gods (Vaudeville
Act).
8 — Uncle Sam At Work, No. 3, "Are We
Prepared?" (Educational).
13 — The Rubber Rompers (Vaudeville Act).
— Transporting Timber in Sweden (Edu-
cational).
13 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 4, "Uncle
Sam's Proteges at Work and at
Play" (Educational).
Mutual Film Corp.
REX.
19 — The Bachelor's Christmas (Three
parts — Drama ) .
21 — No release this day.
24 — The Terrible Truth (Drama).
26 — Stronger Than Death (Two parts —
Drama).
2 — No release this day.
4 — Shattered Nerves (Comedy).
9 — No release this day.
11 — His Return (Drama).
14 — Her Defiance (Two parts — Heart In-
terest— Drama).
16— The Little Mascot (Two parts — Dr.).
VICTOR.
Dec. 15 — The Widow's Secret (Two parts —
Drama).
Dec. 17 — No release this day.
Dec. 24 — The Tale of the C (Three parts —
Comedy — Drama) .
Dec. 29 — Father's Child (Three parts — Com.).
Dec. 31 — No release this day.
Jan. 5 — The Heart of a Mermaid (Three parts
— Sea Drama).
Jan. 7 — No release this day.
Jan. 12 — Man and Morality (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — The Ring and the Rajah (Drama).
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Dec. 13 — Graft (No. 1, Liquor and the Law
(Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 20 — Graft (No. 2. "The Tenement House
Evil") (Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 27 — Craft (No. ". "The Traction Grab")
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Graft (No. 4. "The Power of the Peo-
ple" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 10— Graft No. G. "Grinding Life Down"
(Two parts — Drama).
release; days.
Snnday — Reliance (2). Casino (1),
. Thanhouaer (1).
Monday — American (2), Falstaff (1),
Novelty (1).
Tnesday — Thanhouser (2), Cartoon and
Scenic (1), Beauty (1).
Wednesday — Rialto, Centaur (S). Nov-
elty (1).
Thnraday — Centaur (2), Palstafl (1),
Mutual Weekly (1).
Friday — Mustang (2), American (1),
Cub (1).
Saturday — Clipper, Than-o-play or Mus-
tang (3), Beauty (1).
AMERICAN.
Dec. 13 — The Solution of the Mystery (Two
parts — Drama).
Dec 17— Spider Barlow's Soft Spot (Comedy-
Drama).
Dec. 20— The Clean Up (Two parts— Society-
Drama).
Dec. 24 — Yes or No (Drama).
Dec. 27— The Tragic Circle (Two parts— So-
ciety— Drama).
Dec. 31 — The Mender (Drama).
Jan. 3 — Matching Dreams (Two parts — Comedy
— 1 rama).
Jan. 7 — Time and Tide (Drama).
BEAUTY.
Dec. 18 — Two Hearts and a Thief (Comedy).
Dec. 21 — Making a Man of Johnnie (Comedy).
Dec. 25 — That Country Girl (Comedy — Drama).
Dec. 28 — Kiddus, Kids and Kiddo (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — Settle Out of Court (Comedy).
Jan. 4 — Billy van Deusen's Shadow (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — To Be or Not to Be (Comedy).
CASINO.
Dec. 19 — Cissy's Innocent Wink (Comedy).
Dec. 26 — Hunting (Comedy).
Jan. 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Dec. 22— The Mystery of Carter Breen (Three
parts — Drama) .
Dec. 23 — The Winning of Jess (Two parts —
Animal — Drama) .
Dec. 30 — The Terror of the Fold (Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — Animal
— Drama).
CLIPPER STAR FEATURES.
Dec. 11— Curly (Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddon Towers (Three
parts — Psyclo — Drama).
CUB.
Dec. 17 — The Holdup (Comedy).
Dec. 24 — Hearts and Clubs (Comedy).
Dec. 31 — Jerry's Revenge (Comedy).
Jan. 7 — Jerry in the Movies (Comedy).
FALSTAFF.
Dec. 13 — The Conductor's Ctassy Champion
(Comedy).
Dec. 16 — Billy Bunks the Bandit (Comedy).
Dec. 20 — When William's Whiskers Worked
(Comedy).
Dec. 2.3 — Toodles, Tom and Trouble (Comedy).
Dec. 27 — Una's Useful Uncle (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — Foolish Fate Flora (Comedy).
Jan. 3— The Optimistic Oriental Occults
(Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Hilda's Husky Helper (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Dec. 14 — See America First, No. 14, Pittsburgh,
Pa. (Scenic). Keeping Up With the
Joneses (Cartoon— Comedy).
Dec. 21 — See America First (No. 15, Lexing-
ton, Ky.) (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
ton— Comedy).
Dec. 28 — See America First, No. 16, Chicago,
III. (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— (Comedy).
Jan. 4 — See America First No. 17, "Chicago
Industries" (Scenic).
— Keepine Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
(Mutual Releases eo^itinucd on pnfje l.'>2).
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I List of Current Film Release Dates |
S . (For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 122, 124.) =
(.Mutual Releases continued from page 150).
MUSTANG.
Dec. 25 — Author! Author! (Three parts — Com.-
Dr.).
Deo. 31 — The Cactus Blossom (Two parts —
Western — Drama ) .
Jan. 7— The Hills of Glory (Two parts — West-
em — Drama).
MUTUAL, WEEKLY.
Deo. 23 — Number 51, 1915 (Topical).
Deo. 30— Number 52, 1015 (Topical).
Jan. 6— No. 53. 1015 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dm. 15 — A Musical Mix-up (Comedy).
Dec. 20— The Fiddler (Comedy).
Dec. 22 — The Innocent Sandwich Man (Com.).
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
—Between Lalies
(Scenic).
Dec. 29 — No release.
and Mountains
RELIANCE.
Daa 19 — The Bankhurst Mystery (Two parts —
Detective — Drama).
Dec. 26 — The Decoy (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 2 — The Law of Success (Two parts —
Drama.)
Jan. 6 — The She Devil (Three parts — Melo-
Drama).
RIALTO.
D»o. 15.— The Ace of Death (Three parts — Dr.).
Dec. 29 — A Prince of Yesterday (Three parts
— Domestic — Drama) .
THANHOUSER.
Dae. 12 — Her ConfeEslon (Modern — Drama).
Deo. 14 — An Innocent Traitor (Two parts — War
— Drama).
Dec. 19 — The Political Pull of John (Comedy).
Dec. 21 — Ambition (Three parts — Society —
Drama).
Dee. 28 — The Last Performance (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Bubbles In the Glass (Three parts
— Society — Drama). _
THAN-0-PLAY.
Deo. 18 — His Majesty the King (Three parts-
War — Comedy — Drama) .
MUTUAL MASTKRPICTURE9.
Dec. 23 — The Painted Soul (Five parts — Un-
derworld—Drama) (No. K!).
Dee. 80 — The Deathlock (Five parts — Drama)
(No. 53).
Jan. 8 — The Other Side of the Door (No. 54 —
Five parts— Romantic — Drama).
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 27 — The Girl and the Game (No. 1 —
"Helen's Race with Death" — Two
parts — Drama).
THANHOUSER MASTERPICTURB.
Jan. 8 — Society Wolves (Five parts — ^Political
Drama).
VOGUB.
Deo. 27 — Sammy's Scanualous Schemes (Two
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 3 — An Innocent Crook (Two parts —
Comedy).
Associated Film Sales Corp.
Releases for Week of Dec 13 :
The Blight of Greed (Empire — Two parts
— Drama).
Tour Only Friend (Ramona — Two parts —
Drama).
The Spectre (Santa Barbara — Two parts —
Drama).
The Man In Him (Alhambra — Two parts —
Drama).
Ike Stops a Battle (Federal — Comedy).
Going — Going — Gone (Atla — Comedy).
The Spooners (Banner — Comedy).
Taking Chances (Deer — Comedy).
Dec. 20— Sealed Lips (Drama).
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday — Pathe.
Tuesday — Pathe, Photocolor.
^Vednesday — Pathe, Phunphilms, Globe
Thursday— Gold Rooster.
Saturday — Pathe, Starlight, Balboa.
BALBOA.
Dec. 25— The Red Circle (No. 2— "Pity the
Poor — Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 1 — The Red Circle (No. 3 — "Twenty
Years Ago" (Two parts — Drama.).
Jan. 8 — The Red Circle (No. 4 — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 15 — The Red Circle No. 5, "Weapon of
War' (Two parts — Drama).
GLOBE.
Deo. 29 — Where the Trees Are Stone (See
America First) (Scenic).
Jan. 3 — Quaint Dances of Japan (Dances).
Jan. 10 — Unfamiliar Fishes (Educational).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Dec. 17 — Beloved Vagabond (Six parts — Drama)
(Colored).
Dec. 31 — Excu.^e Me (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 7 — The King's Game (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — Madame X (Six parts — Drama).
PATHE.
Dec. 20 — New Adventures of WalUngford, No.
12 (Two parts — Comedy).
Dec. 24 — Life of Our Saviour (Seven parts —
Drama) (Colored).
Dec. 27 — New Adventures of WalUngford. No.
13, "The Missing Heir" (Two parts
— Comedy).
Dec. 23 — 'Col. Heeza Liar, Nature Faker (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 3 — New Adventures of WalUngford (No.
14 — Two parts — Comedy).
PATHE NEWS.
Dec. 22— No, 102, 1915 (Topical).
Dec. 2.1— No. 103, 1015 (Topical).
Dec. 29— Number 104. 1015 (Topical).
Jan. 1— Number 1, 1910 (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Dec. 27 — California's Rocky Shores (See Amer-
ica First) (Colored — Scenic).
Jan. 3 — Old. Unchanging Holland (Colored —
Scenic).
Jan. 10 — From Kabylla to Constantlne (Scenic).
PHUNPHILMS.
Dec. 22 — Peculiar Patients' Pranks (Comedy).
Dec. 29 — Lonesome Luke, Social Gangster
(Comedy).
Jan. fi — Luke Leans to the Literary f Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Luke Lugs Luggage (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Dec. 18 — More Deadly than the Male (Com.).
Deo. 25 — The Board-Bill Dodgers (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — Chasing 'Em Out in the Open (Com.).
Jan. 8 — Ach ! Such Crime'! (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
VICTORY.
Dec. 23 — T'he War Gods' Decree (Three parts —
Drama).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT FILM CO.
Dec. — The Warring Millions (Topical).
January — The Battles of a Nation (Six parts-
Topical).
AURORA FILM PLAYS CORPORATION,
January — The Wait (Five parts — Drama).
B. S. MOSS MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION.
Jan. — The Salamander (Drama).
CORT FILM CORPORATION.
Dec— Whirl of Life (Drama).
DORMET FILM COMPANY.
Dec. — Joseph and His Brethren (Six parts —
Drama).
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
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EAGLE FILM MANUFACTURING & PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Ocena's Pearl (Drama).
January — Pirates of the Sky (Drama).
January — Grogan's Alley ((Domedy).
January — The Adventures of Sulity (Comedy).
EQUITABLE— FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 27 — The Senator (Drama).
Jan. 3 — The Dragon (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Behind Closed Doors (Five parts-
Drama).
Jan. 17 — Her Great Hour (Triumph — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Ransom (Triumph — Five parts —
Drama).
JOE W. FARNHAM.
January — Race Suicide (Six parts — Drama).
FOX FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 12 — Her Mother's Secret (Five parts — Dr.)
Dec. l!i — A Soldier's Oath (Five parts — Dr.).
Dec. 26 — Destruction (Five parts — Dr.).
FRENCH OFFICIAL WAR FILMS.
January — Fighting With France (Topical).
HANOVER FILM COMPANY.
December — Marvelous Maclste (Drama).
IVAN FIL.'H PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Dec. — Forbidden -Fruit (Drama).
ARTHUR S. KANE.
January — Somewhere In France (Five parts —
Topical).
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Dec. 20 — Rosemary (Quality — Five parts — Dr.).
Dec. 27— Black Fear (Rolfe — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 6 — What Will People Say (Popular Plays
& Players — Five parts — Drama).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the Battlefields of France (Top.).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION.
Dec. 27 — Lydia Gllmore (Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama).
Dec. 30 — Temptation (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 3 — The Foundling (Famous Players —
Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 6 — Tongues of Men Morosoo — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 10 — Mice and Men (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy — Drama).
RELIABLE FEATURE FILM COMPANT.
Dec 15— The World of Today (Six parts — Dr.).
SUN PHOTOPLAY CO. INC.
December — The Burglar and the Lady (Five
parts — Drama).
SUPREME FILM CO.
Jan. 1 — The Cow Puncher (Six parts — Drama).
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 26— The Edge of the Abyss (Kay-Be»—
Five parts — Drama).
— The Penitentea 'Fine Arts — Five parts
— Drama).
—A Submarine Pirate (Keystone — Four
parts — Comedy).
—The Hunt (Keystone — Two parts-
Comedy).
Released for week of Jan. 2 :
Cross Currents (Fine Arts — Five parts —
Drama).
Between Men (Kay-Bee — Five parts — Dr.).
Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts (Key-
stone— Two parts — Drama).
Worst of Friends (Keystone — Two parts —
Drama).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 13 — The Siren's Song (Shabert- Drui«).
Dec. 2(1 — Over Night (Brady — Drama).
Dec. 27 — The Rack (Erady — Drama).
V-L-S-E, INC.
Dec. 20 — The Great Divide (Lubln — Five parts —
Drama).
Dec. 20 — A Daughter of the City (Essanay—
Five parts — Drama).
Deo. 27 — What Happened to Father (Vltagrapb
— Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — The Misleading Lady (Essanay — Six
parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Thou Art the Man (Vltagraph — Six
part-s — -Drama).
KLBTNB— EDISON FEATURE SBRVICB.
Dec. IB— Bondwomen (Klelne — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 10 — My Lady's Slipper (Vltagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — Captain Jinks (Essanay — Comedy).
Jan. 17 — Green Stockings (Vltagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
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List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 122, 124.)
General Film Company
rbleiase: days.
Monday — Biograph, Essanay, Lubin,
Selig, Vitagraph.
Tuesday — Biograph, Essanay, Kalem.
Wednesday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin. Mina, Selig.
Friday — Edison, Essanay, Kalem,
Vim, Vitagraph.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Selig. Vitagraph.
BIOGRAPH.
Dec. 17 — Fate (Drama) (Biograph — Reissue No.
28).
Dec. 20 — The Failure (Drama) (Biograph Re-
issue No. 20).
Dec. 21— Packer Jim's Guardinaship (Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 22 — The Tides of Retribution (Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 27— Heredity (Drama) (Biograph — Re-
issue No. 30).
Dec. 29 — The Woman of Mystery (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 3 — The Lesser Evil (Drama — Biograph
Reissue No. 31).
Jan. 4 — The Avenging Shot (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 5 — The Slsating Rink (Three parts — Com-
edy).
Jan. 10 — In the Aisles of the Wild (Drama —
Biograph — Reissue No. 32).
Jan, 12 — The War of Wealth (Three parts —
Drama) .
EDISON.
Dte. 15 — History of the Big Tree (Educational).
— The Black's Mysterious Box (Cartoon
— Comedy).
— The Hicks In Nightmare Land (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Dec. 17 — The Hand of the Law (Special — Three
parts — Drama).
Dec. 18 — Santa Claus Versus Cupid (Comedy-
Drama).
Dec. 24 — Blade o' Grass (Three parts — Drama),
ESSANAY.
Dec. ll^Blind Justice (Special — Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 14 — Reckoning Day (Special — Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 15 — The Fable of Sister Mae. Who Did As
Well As Could Be Expected (Com.).
Dec. 16 — Snakeville's Champion (Comedy).
Dec. 17 — Broncho Billy's Marriage (Drama).
Dec. 18 — A Christmas Revenge (Special — Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 21 — The Danger of Being Lonesome (Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 22 — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 3 (Car-
toon— Comedy),
Dec, 25 — The Woman with a Rose (Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 28 — Brought Home (Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 2ft— The Fable of "The Heir and the Heir-
ess" (Comedy),
Jan. 1 — The Prisoner at the Bar (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Lesson (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 5 — Mile a Minute Monty (Cartoon — Com-
edy).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Jan. 8, — The House of Revelation (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan, 11 — Angels Unawares (Two parts — ^Comedy
— Drama),
Jan, 12 — The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic
Sons" (Comedy),
Jan. 15 — Pieces of the Game (Three parts —
Drama).
KALEM.
Dec, 15 — To the Vile Dust (No, 4 of the "Stlnga-
ree" Series — Special — Two parts —
Drama),
Dec. 17— The Secret Message (No. 8 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Dec. 18 — The Wrong Train Order (Episode No.
58 of the "Hazards of Helen" Rail-
road Series — Drama).
Dec. 21 — The Bandits of Macaroni Mountains
(Burlesque — Comedy ) .
Dec. 22 — A Bushranger at Bay (No. 5 of the
"Stingaree" Series ( Special — two
parte — Drama).
Dec. 24— The Orientals Plot (No. 9 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Drama).
Dec. 25 — A Boy at the Throttle (No. 59 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
— Drama),
Dec, 28 — The Caretaker's Dilemma (Burlesque
— Comedy),
Deo. 29— The Taking of Stingaree (No. 6 of the
"Stingaree" Series (Two parts —
Drama).
Dec, 31— The Spy's Ruse (No, 10 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.),
Jan. 1— At the Risk of Her Life (No. 60 of
the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series (Drama),
Jan, 4 — The Missing Mummy (Comedy).
Jan 5— The Honor of the Road (No. 7 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 7 — Crossed Clues (No. 11 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series — Dr.).
Jan. 8 — When Seconds Count (No. 61 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Ser-
ies— Drama).
Jan. 11 — Guardian Angels (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 12— The Purification of Mulfera (No. 8 of
the "Stingaree" Series) (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Tricksters (No. 12 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.).
Jan. 15 — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
(Drama).
LUBIN.
Dec. 14 — The Great Detective (Comedy).
Dec. 15 — The Inner CThamber (Special — Three
parts — Drama).
Dec. 16— A Thief in the Night (Special — Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 17 — Sweeter than Revenge (Drama).
Dec. 18 — An Unwilling Burglar (Comedy).
Dec. 22 — Heartaches (Four parts — Drama — Unit
Program).
Dec. 22— Otto's Cabaret (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram).
Dec. 23 — Beyond All is Love (Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 25 — No Smoking (Comedy).
Dec. 29 — Saved from the Harem (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Dec. 29— This Isn't the Life ( Comedy— Unit
Program).
Dec, 30— The Convict King (Three parts — Dr,),
Jan, 1 — A Ready Made Maid (Comedy),
Jan, 3 — Sorrows of Happiness (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program),
Jan, 3 — His Lordship (Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Vengeance of the Oppressed (Three
parts — Drama).
•Ian. 8 — Blllle's Headache (Comedy),
Jan. 10 — The City of Failing Light (Four parts
— Unit Program).
Jan. 10 — A Bath Tub Mystery (Comedy).
Jan. 13 — The Bond Within (Three parts — Dr.).
MINA.
Nov. 25 — Florence Turner Impersonates Pllm
Favorites (Comedy).
Dec. 2— The $.50,000,00 Policy (Oomedy).
Dec. 9 — Forty-Five Minutes from Nowhere
(Comedy).
— Why Hobby Grows Bald (Comedy).
Dec, 16 — When the Show Hit Watertown
(Comedy),
Dec, 2.3— The Little Puritan (Comedy),
Dec, 30 — From Blackstone to Stone f Comedy),
Jan. 7 — Caught With the Goods (Comedy),
SELIG.
Dec, 20 — Hartney Merwin's Adventure (Com,).
Dec. 23— Hearst-Selig News Pictorial No. 102,
1915 (Topical).
Dpc. 2.0 — The Sacred Tiger of Agra (Jungle-
Zoo Animal — Drama).
IB
Dec. 27— The Making of Crooks (Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 27 — Hearst-Selig News Pictorial No. 103,
1915 (Topical).
Dec. 30 — Hearst-Selig News Pictorial No. 104,
1915 (Topical).
Jan. 1— The Manicure Girl (No. 7 of the
"Chronicles of Bloom Center" —
(Comedy).
Jan. 3 — The Buried Treasure of Cobre (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan, 3 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 1.
1916 (Topical).
Jan, 6 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 2,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 8 — The Chronicles of Bloom Center (No.
S, "Spooks" — Comedy),
Jan. 10 — The Devil-in-Chief (Drama).
Jan. 10 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 3,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 13 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 4,
1916 (Topical).
Jan, 15 — The Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 9,
"No Sir-ee Bob!" (Rural Com.).
VIM.
Dec. 17 — Speed Kings (Comedy).
Dec. '24 — Mixed and Fixed (Comedy).
Dec. 31 — Ups and Downs (Comedy).
Jan. 7— This Way Out (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Chickens (Comedy),
VITAGRAPH,
Dec, 24 — Is Christmas a Bore? (Comedy — Dr.).
Dec. 2.5 — The Thirteenth Girl (Broadway Star
Feature — Special — Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 27— He Got Himself a Wife (Comedy).
Dec. 27 — The Making Over of Geoffrey Mining
(Four parts — Drama) (Unit Pro-
gram).
Dec. 27 — The Pest Vamooser (Comedy) (Unit
Program).
Dec. 31— By Might of His "Right" (Comedy),
Jan, 1 — The Wanderers (Broadway Star Fea-
ture— Three parts — Drama),
3— The Little Trespasser (Com,-Dr,).
3 — When Hooligan and Dooligan Ran for
Mayor (Comedy-Unit Program).
.3 — Who Killed Joe Merrlon? (Four parts
— Drama-Unit Program),
7 — His Wife Knew About It (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — Tried for His Own Murder (Broadway
Star Feature — Three parts — Dr.).
Jan, 10 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Unit Program — Four parts — Dr, ).
Jan. 10 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Unit Pro-
gram— Comedy ) .
Jan. 14 — When Two Play a Game (Comedy).
Jan. l.T — By Love Redeemed (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
General Film Company Features
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 1 — The Wanderers (Three parts — Dr,).
Jan, 8 — Tried for His Own Murder (Thre«
parts — Drama).
Jan. 15 — By Love Redeemed (Three parts — Dr.).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURES.
Dec. 24 — Everygirl (Three parts — Drama).
Dec. 31 — The Mysterious Bride (Three parts —
Drama).
UNIT PROGRAM RELEASES.
Dec. 27 — The Making Over of Geoffrey Manning
(Vitagraph — Four parts — Drama).
Dec. 27 — The Pest Vamooser (Vitagraph — Com.).
Dec. 27 — This Isn't the Life (Lubin— Comedy).
Dec. 29— Saved from the Harem (Lubin — Four
parts — Drama).
Jan, 3 — When Hooligan and Dooligan Ran for
Mayor ( Vitagraph — Comedy ) .
Jan. 3 — Who Killed Joe Merrion? (Vitagraph
— Four parts — Drama),
Jan, 3 — Sorrows of Happiness (Lubin — Four
parts — Drama),
Jan, 10— The City of Failing Light (Lubin-
Four parts — Drama),
Jan, 10 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Vitagraph — Four parts — Drama),
Jan, 10 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Vitagraph
— Comedy),
Jan
Jan
Jan.
Jan.
We offer a GREATER VARIETY of BETTER FILMS in THE REGULAR SERVICE than any other exchange. Our
subjects consist of the one, two, three and four reel productions of the EDISON, ESSANAY, BIOGRAPH, KALEM,
LUBIN, SELIG, VITAGRAPH, KLEINE and PATHE studios. Our charge is most reasonable. It will be to your
advantage to investigate at once. GREATER NEW YORK FILM RENTAL CO.. 126 West 4Gth St., New York
January 1, 1916
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155
Gundlach Projection Lenses
Furnished as the regular equipment of the
latest models of
Power's, Simplex and Baird Machines
and conceded to give the best results by thou-
sands of theatre owners using these and other
makes of machines. There must be a very potent
reason why Gundlach Projection Lenses have re-
placed nearly all other lenses formerly in use and
why they are given the preference by the United
States War Department, The Lyman H. Howe
Co., and the biggest theatre circuits in the
country.
Try them and see for yourself
how a picture looks made by
Gundlach Projection Lenses.
Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co.
808 Clinton Ave., So., Rochester, N. Y>
PINK LABEL
CARBONS
are a guarantee of perfect projection
A Limited Stock of
% z 12 Cored Double Pointed and % z 6 Cored
Still on Hand
To be had of all first-class dealers
SOLE IMPORTER
HUGO REISINGER
11 Broadway New York
The Universal Camera
For Motion Photography
The mechanism is as carefully and scientific*
ally constructed as the movement of a standard
watch.
The Universal assembled without the case.
Front view showing the lens, flywheel, shutter
and aperture adjustment, and the one-to-one
crank shaft.
Demon sir aiional Catalogue on request
The Universal Camera Company
25 E. Washington St., Chicago, U. S. A.
1207 Times BIdg., New York
Represented by Atlas Educational Film Company
821 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.
Motion Picture Machines
FROM
The Largest Supply House in the East
We are Distributors for
Minusa Gold Fibre Screens
The Acme of Screen Perfection.
Power, Simplex and Baird Machines and
all supplies
Catalogs for the asking
LEWIS M. SWAAB
1327 Vine Street, PHILADELPHIA
i
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This is the Reporter
with a nose for news,
who scandalized a
^^ clergyman, ' shocked I
^^^ his congregation and
^^^^ nearly caused disas-
^^B ter for
A
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B "The Other GirV*
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
SPEER CARBONS CAN BE HAD FROM YOUR DISTRIBUTOR !
NET CASH PRICES
^xl2, cored, pointed both ends, $37.56 per M. (1,000 in a case)
9/16x12, cored, pointed both ends, $40.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
%xl2, cored, pointed both ends, $50.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
34x12, cored, pointed both ends, $70.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
%xl2, cored, pointed one end, $115.00 per M. (500 in a case)
1x12, cored, pointed one end, $150.00 per M. (500 in a case)
We Fill Sample Orders for 100 Carbons at the Above
Pro Rata Prices
llOVLIt. iU/VKl\.
IM O^., Dept. "W," SAINT MARYS, PA. Manufscturers
FOR S.\LE BY LE.\DING M, P. M.\CHINE DISTRIBUTORS-INCLUDING:
J. H. Hallberg 36 East 23rd Street. New York. N. Y. l,^,!:^^^ ^:'^.^t^:;^'^^Z. ."■
You Would Not Hesitate
If you could know exactly how much you could in-
crease your BOX OFFICE RECEIPTS by installing
a NEW UP TO THE MINUTE MACHINE to provide
a "PAINTED ON THE WALL" class of pictures and
especia'Jy if you knew about our EASY PAYMENT
PLANS, by which you can make a new machine pay
its own way.
We carry a big stock of POWER'S 6-A and 6-B,
NEW 1916 MODEL MOTIOGRAPH AND SIMPLEX
MACHINES and all supplies (except films and posters)
for the Moving Picture Theatre.
We sell what the people want
Write us today for our catalog and proposition
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY,
6th Floor Cambridge BIdg.,
N. W. Cor. 5th and Randolph, Chicago, Illinois.
Distributors of the Power's, Motiograph, Edison and Simplex
Machines and Genuine Parts
Motors for moving picture
machines,
IlO-eO Alternating Current, $14.0*
110 Volts Direct Current, \ZM
Furnished complete with speed lever
riving a speed range of 50%.
Immediate delivery for cash with order.
These motors you can attach yotanelf.
We manufacture Motor-Generator Sets.
FIDELITY ELECTRIC CO.
LANCASTER. PA.
A Genuine
P>IF>E OR
OAIM
can be operated from the simple keyboard of the piano.
ORGAN ALONE — PIANO ALONE — OR BOTH
TOGETHER. Write for particulars
HARMO PIPE ORGAN COMPANY
12( West 46th Street
NEW YORK
1423
McConnick Bldg.
CHICAGO
Laboratory Insurance !
Why Invest money in expensive chemicals and high salaried and
competent men to mix your developing solutions, in order that your
negatives will receive the proper chemical attention, but overlook the
fact that a cheaply constructed and leaky tank will jeopardize your
result? Interest yourself in this statement and send for Circular No. 8.
A. J. CORCORAN, Inc. newVork "ity
This is
What she is and what
she does may never be
known unless you see
''The Other Girl
tf
' " ' -' TaiTYPm)ON?FArC.cr
I »;l 544 _B roadway.
5S«n<ISifor^*»iTYPH0ONS CX)OL VOUR SHOW
fl .,;wl|'fi»t410gu«'y)^W.^i;,:/Tel; 81 34 Bryant, i
We are offering for the new year a novel feature — something different from anything ever shown. Read what
the M. P. World says: "Entirely new and highly ingenious. Will undoubtedly prove to be a big drawing card
wherever shown. It grips the interest from the onset."
MACISTE CANNOT BE COMPARED WITH ANY OTHER FIGURE ON THE SCREEN TODAY BECAUSE
THIS SUPERHUMAN IS NOT EQUALLED BY ANY LIVING ACTOR.
STATE RIGHTS APPLY
BROADWAY AT 47th STREET
HANOVER FILM CO., Inc.
Suite 904 Columbia Building
Bryant 9544
NEW YORK CITY
January 1, 1916
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157
J-^M Transite Asbestos
Wood Booths , ^----^-^
Abftolately fireprooi. Prevent noiae
of machiDe from ditturbing audience.
Cannot become electrically charged or
grounded.
JM Boothi conform to all the re-
quiremcnti of state and municipal
regulations, insurance authorities and
inspection departments wherever ordi-
nances compel the use of a hre-proof
booth.
Furnished in portable and permanent
trpea. Write our nearest Branch for
"J-M Theatre Necessities" Booltlet.
H. W. JOHNS-MANVILLE CO.
New York >nd eTery Ur(* city
le^
Projection Engineer
Is your screen result unsatisfactory?
Is your projection current costing too
much?
Are you planning a new theatre?
Are you contemplating the purchase of
new Equipment?
Theatre plans examined and suggestions made
as to operating room location. Operating rooms
planned, etc., etc. Will personally visit theatres
in New York City or within 300 miles thereof.
Fees moderate.
(/N°oVli^M) F. H. RICHARDSON (k^n°oV1}^m)
Room 1434, 22 E. 17th St, New York Gty
A clear picture
is as essential as a good
scenario. Because the
basic product is right
the clearest pictures are
on Eastman Film. Iden-
tifiable by the stencil
mark in the margin.
EASTMAN KODAK CO.
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
Reel
Bright
Spot
Produced
Only
With
ORDER FROM YOUR DEALER OR EXCHANGE
OR FROM
(Rarles L. Kiewert 0,
NEW YORK
MILWAUKEE 165 SAN FRANCISCO
114 Huron St. Greenwich 143 Sacond St
Street
FOR SALE
MOVING PICTURE MAILING LISTS
Only complete one to be had, numbering 22,000 ;
price, $40.00; itemized by states, or $3.50 per
thousand for states you want. Postage guaran-
teed.
1173 Film Exchanges fiM
149 Manufacturer* and Studio* IM
210 Moving Picture Machine and Supply Dealer*. IJt
Write for particulars
Trade Circular Addressing Co.
168 West Adams Street, Chicago
Franklin 1IS9
Estab. UM
j"^!^'-
This is Catherine
gay and free. Destined to
social prominence, she
was instead conquered by
a man of the people in
spite of
''The Other GirV
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January I, 1916
FULLY SEVENTY PER CENT. OF ALL SCREENS in use to-day are
IVIIRROFROID
being practically the unanimous choice of men best qualified to judge.
Mirroroid is the only metallized screen in the world made from drill canvas. The only screen that is made with a rough
or matte surface. Naturally, the only screen that will give you clear and bright perspective, without haze, glare, eye-
strain, or that fade-away eflfect so peculiar to other screens.
These broad statements have been univei sally proven, and at any and The reason we guarantee Mirroroid for five years is because we use
at all times we can prove it to you. the highest grade of materials. Get out of the rut. Begin a prosperous
Why not send at once for our large free samples— 12 x 18. Test any New Year. Mirroroid is built on honor and built to stay. Built in
way you desire, with any screen on earth. Try and tear— this proves .. , . , ■ . ,j -r • ■ , ■„•. ♦•„_„
to you the cloth is not window shading. Crease, told, in fact, abuse 'he largest screen factory in the world. To insure against imitations,
as much as you like — this proves Mirroroid will not crack or peel. let us refer you to our nearest agency.
Mirroroid — The Screen with the Black Back— is made in three tints- Silver White, Pale Golden and Silver
Flesh. Sold the world over at 36 1-9 cents a square foot.
IM
, Inc., NEWBURGH, N. Y.
Every Day You Are Without a Mirroroid Screen Means a Loss of Earnings to You
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DE KINEMATOGRAAF
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DUTCH WEST INDIES
IS THE ENGLISH TRADE JOURNAL
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85 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, W.
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This is Muldoon
1 i
"Billy" for short, a great na-
4
tional figure but belongs in the
plot for he squared the police for
L
''The Other GirV
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MUSICIANS ATTENTION
A large size of music in this issue
SENT POSTPAID on receipt of 5 CENTS
WALTER C. SIMON 50 W. noth St., New York City
"Perfection in Projection"
Gold King Screens
TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL
GOLD KING SCREEN CO., Alius, Okla.
SCENIC and EDUCATIONAL FILMS
Write for descriptive catalogue containing
subjects from all parts of the world,
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO. liL^Z%'i:
19 16
Motion picture theaters should
begin the year right by using the
WofCop Rexolux
to convert alternating current into
direct.
This will enable them to show
their pictures in the clearest and
brightest light and in the most eco-
nomical mauiner.
For further information, address,
Electric Products Company
CLEVELAND, OHIO
OPPORTUNITY
knocks but once at your door. Seize this chance. For
sale 3,000 reels of film in good condition with plenty of
paper. We have 2 and 3 copies of all Kriterion releases
including a raft of paper. Also 3-4-5-6 reel features.
Phone 6450 Bryant
Wq contract to make motion pictures for all occasions. Camera parts and motion pic-
ture machines carried in stock. If it is anything in the motion picture line consult us.
20th CENTURY FILM COMPANY
220 W. 42nd St., N. Y. C.
A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
Resolve to give your patrons perfect projection so that they may form the
habit of coming again and again, and more — that they may recommend your
theatre to their friends and acquaintances.
Resolve, too, to save on repair bills, to make It easy for your operator to
devote more time to presenting the picture on the screen and less to the
projector.
Resolve to get an American Standard Motion Picture Mncbine — the
MASTER MODEL — and please your patrons, your operator and yourself.
Start the New Year right by sending for our new descriptive clrcuUr.
AMERICAN STANDARD MOTION PICTURE MACHINE COMPANY
One Hundred Ten and Twelve West Fortieth Street, New York
January 1, 1916
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159
Furnished for
Single or
Doable Arc
Single, two or
three phase
circuit, 110,220,
440 Volts, A. C
to ControDed
D, C; D. C to
Controlled D. C.
Irani^rteK
TRADE MARK
is a complete — upright electrical unit, that
furnishes the best possible direct current
light for motion picture projection and
may be installed and operated in any pro-
jection booth.
Better pictures, bigger profit and perfect
automatic arc regulation.
Send for booklet, "Th. Perf«et Arc-
The Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co.
Department W, Cleveland, O., U. S. A.
I ^^ ..^ f~^ -.^ -.^^j^^^
Hade in Switzerland.
The Quality Carbons of the World.
Reflex D. C. Carbons have a
Specially Constructed Negative
with Copper Coated Core.
The letter below comes from an operator in the
Middle West :
"I received the carbons, and after giving them a good tryout, find
them the best I ever used. They burn long, with no flame, and
give a nice snow white light."
You, Mr. Manager, and you, Mr. Operator, we know you want the
best carbon on the market. You cannot get that "snow white
light" unless you use Reflex. Send in your order now.
% X 12 plain cored $10.M per IM carbons
% X 12 plain cored 7.S0 per IN carbons
%x 6 copper coated cored 3.75 per IM carbons
^x 6 copper coated cored 2.75 per 100 carbons
If your dealer cannot supply you with Reflex Carbons send cash
with your order, or instruct us to ship C. O. D., and we will fill
sample orders in lots of not less than fifty each in all the above
sizes.
Watch our weekly advertisements and benefit by the experience
of others.
JONES & CAMMACK
SOLE IMPORTERS
Bridge and WhitehaD Sts., New York City
Ornamentcil
Theatres
PLASTER RELIEF DECORATIONS
Theatres Designed Everywhere
Send for our 1916 catalog. It contains forty
beautiful full-page illustrations — some in colors
— of theatres we have designed and decorated.
It shows several styles of ticket booths, lighting
fixtures and ornaments ; it will give you many
valuable ideas for decorating your new theatre
or improving the looks of your present one.
Send us Sizes of Theatre for Special Designs
THE DECORATORS SUPPLY CO.
Archer Avenue and Leo Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1916
MOVING PICTURE MACHINES
AND SUPPLIES
ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING FOR THE
MOTION PICTURE THEATRE
WRITE FOR CATALOG
ERKER BROS. OPTICAL CO.
608 OLIVE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO.
EVERYTHING YOU
OUGHT TO KNOW
lo Get Bed Reiultt in the Conduct of Yonr
MOTION PICTURE BUSINESS
Where Electricity !■ Concemecl
Whether You Are SBa^r
IS AT YOUR EASY COMMAND IN
Motion Picture
Electricity
By J. H. HALLBERG
Electrical Expert with an International Reputation
This Splendid Work Will Pay for Itself the First
Day Yon Have It in Yoar Possession
Sent to Any Address, Charges Prepaid, on Receipt of
TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS
Chalmers Publishing Co.
17 Madison Avenue, New York City
This'is the Minister
who believes in
smiles as a cure
for trouble. He
fell in love and
married
"The Other Girl"
^^ No More Wasted Elbow
;s if^i Grease !
Don't Polish Brass Poster
Frames or Rails
Just briLsli on a coat of
t
Newman's Transparent Lacquer
same as used on brass beds; keeps a brilliant, lasting luster oD
metal, and prevents tarnisbing. In a year or so, if lacquer
begins to show wear, wash it off with wood alcohol and apply another coat of lacauer.
The money you save on polish in a year pays for the lacquer many times over. You
will always have bright, neat, attractive poster frames, which alone Is worth fifty
times the small cost of NEWMAN'S LACQUER. Now used by a great many theatres
throughout the country.
A pint will cover ten one-sheet frames. Order today.
1/2 pint, with brush $1.50 I I quart, with brush W.50
1 pint, with brush *. 2.50 ! 1 sample bottle 1.00
Newman Lacquer Company
3317 HACKBERRY STREET
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Please Read Page No. 139
IVI
X: M I B I T O R
do yoii know for $39.00 you can equip your No. 6A machine with 110 V.
Motor and motor drive, speed controller switch, etc., and $4.00 more for
a 220 v.? This is quite a difference from the price you are asked to give
up for a similar equipment. Start the New Year right. Save money
and get your money's worth from us. There is a new Motion Picture
Machine coming to life and it's going to be a knock-out at a reasonable
price.
ASK US FOR INFORMATION
THE STERN MANUFACTURING CO., 109 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
THE KINOGRAPH M. P. CAMERA
SINGLE UNIT MECHANISM
WITH TESSAR F3.5 LENS $80.50
200 FEET CAPACITY
WITHOUT LENS $52.50
A professional camera using standard size film. With the Kinograph the
exhibitor can film his own local events. Write for descriptive literature.
INTERNATIONAL PHOTO SALES CORPORATION
11 EAST 40th STREET
NEW YORK
January 1, 1916
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Non-Break
able and
Sanitary
STEEL / „d
CAST
LOW
Price
IRON
Opera Chairs
immediate shipment
on many styles; Sec-
ond Hand Chairs;
out-of-door seating.
Send measurements
for FREE SEATING
PLAN. Mention this
paper.
STEEL FURNITURE CO.
Grand Rapids, Mich.; New York. 1".0 Fifth Av
THE PEABODY SCHOOL FURNITURE CO-
North Manckester* Ind.
Opera Chairs
Folding Chairs
Complete Line
Prompt Shipments
Write for Catalogue
With Direct Factory
Prices
ff
Are You Tired
of playing waltzes and popular songs for all
your pictures? Try "bringing out" the
dramatic scenes with dramatic music The
Orpheum Collection
contains the best music of this kind pub-
lished. Issued in Three Series:
No. 1« No. 2 and No. 3
Piano (24 pages each), 58 cts. for each se-
riei; $L15 for any two; $1.70 for all three.
Violin, 40 cts. each; 75 cts. for any two; $L05
for all three. Cornet, 35 cts. each; 65 cts. any
two; 95 cts. all three. First and second series
have parts for Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Trom-
bone and Drums. Practical for piano alone
or in combination with any above instru-
ments. Discounts on orders for four or more
parts. Send for free sample pages. Note
new address.
CLARENCE E. SINN
1942 West 21 St St. Chicago, 111.
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LOOK AT THEM
AND
YOU'LL BOOK THEM
Ask the Exhibitor who uses Essanay and he will tell you that you can book
its photoplays without looking at them.
But Essanay wants you to look at them. Essanay wants you to see their dis-
tinctive quality, their individual charm, their fascinating and logical plots, the
artistic settings and realistic action.
EUsanay believes in its pictures; it is proud of its productions; therefore it
wants you to see them and judge for yourself.
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Don't Fail to Book the Latest
ESSANAY- CHAPLIN
"Charlie Chaplin^s
Burlesque on Carmen"
2 Acts — to be released soon In 2 Acts— Released Jan. 4
WATCH FOR
G. M. ANDERSON'S
Latest Drama
"Her Lesson"
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"PIECES OF THE GAME"
3 Act Drama — Jan. 15
Presenting
Bryant Washburn
and
Nell Craig
"ANGELS UNAWARE"
2 Act Drama— Jan. 11
Preaenting Ruth Stonehoute
and Edmund F. Cobb
"THE FABLE OF THE TWO
PHILANTHROPIC SONS"
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Comedy — Jan. 12
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Listen to the
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audience when
a BRAY CARTOON
is announced.
"COLONEL HEEZA LL^R'S WATERLOO"
Released January 6th, 1916.
Nothing ever shown on the screen has produced so much real amusement
to audiences as the BRAY CARTOONS. They are known and loved by men,
women and children. Just say BRAY, that tells the story.
With each of these cartoons, there will be a short DITMARS Film,
showing some of the animals of the famous New York Bronx Zoo.
January releases are:
Jan. 6 COLONEL HEEZA LIAR'S WATERLOO— Cartoon, Comedy by J. R. Bray
Jan. 13 HADDEM BAAD'S ELOPEMENT— Cartoon, Comedy by L. M. Glackens
Jan. 20 INBAD THE SAILOR— A Silhouette Fantasie, by C. Allan Gilbert
Jan. 27 THE POLICE DOG— on the Wire— A Cartoon, by C. T. Anderson
Write our nearest Paramount Exchange today
about bookings
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of the only real system of consistently improving your per-
formance that has yet been devised? A system, mind you,
carefully worked out in every detail.
The PARAMOUNT exhibitor already has the best pictures
yet produced in the history of motion pictures—PARA-
MOUNT PICTURES are excelled by none.
But the PARAMOUNT exhibitor himself, by his own voice,
determines what class and kind of pictures shall or shall
not be released on PARAMOUNT Program.
Do you know that he even decides what producers shall
make pictures for his theatre, what stars shall play in them,
and what the character of the subjects shall be ?
Statistics compiled from reports sent us by the exhibitor
tell us unfailingly what he wants— in subject, style and
star— then PARAMOUNT and producers cooperate to
supply just the pictures he wants for his theatre.
This is the most efficient kind of team work between ex-
hibitor and producer and is bound to keep on producing
good results.
Write our nearest exchange to tell you more about this
PARAMOUNT Quality Service.
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Big Things In America
To Be First In
Paramount-Burton Holmes Travelpictures
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Burton Holmes is the most famous traveler and lecturer in the world.
He was the first man to visit foreign climes with the motion picture
camera.
With his associates he has traveled more than 2,500,000 miles.
For eight weeks in November and December Burton Holmes attracted
capacity audiences at two dollar prices, in the following theatres:
Orchestra Hall Seating ZMO Chicago
Odeon Theatre Seating 1890 St. Loula
Carnegie Hall Seating IMS Pittsburgh
Academy of Music Seating 2662 PhlladelphU
Albaugh's Lyceum Seating 133S Baltimora
Candler Theatre Seating 1056 New York
New National Theatra Saating 2000 Washington
Pabst Theatre Seating 17S2 MilwaukM
In January and February he appears at
Carnegie Hall Seating 2M2 New York
Symphony Hall Seating 2569 Boston
Academy of Music Seating 2350 Brooklyn
These travels in film are now to be released exclusively through PARA-
MOUNT Exchanges. Burton Holmes himself will personally direct
the preparation of these releases.
Nothing comparable ever before offered the motion picture public.
Exhibitors may now present to their patrons these elaborate travels
which heretofore have not been available to them because of the great
demand upon Mr. Holmes' time. Even the smallest town may have
the PARAMOUNT-BURTON HOLMES TRAVELPICTURES.
This series will appeal especially to teachers and educators, parents
and pupils, while everyone will wish to take these travels on the screen.
First release:
"The Cliffdwellera of America**
"The Grand Canyon"
"A Day with a West Point Cad«t^
"Our Middies at Annapolis"
You should have these pictures. Write our nearest exchange.
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GUERIT
In an exq^uisite-
picturization of
the celebrated
rotnantic comedy.
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In Five Parts, Released Jan.lOli.
ProduceeP iy f^e
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Daniel From man, Mana^in^ Director
Edwin "S* Porter. Treasurer and General Manager
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Canadian Distributors —
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GEFALDINC FARRAI^
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"TGnPTXTlON,"
bg Hector TurnbuU
Produced bi^ Cecil B.Dertille.
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ramou^ Players rilm vService, (ltd)
Toronto, TTontreal, Ccilgd.ry.
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Concerning Geraldine Farrar
and Lasky Productions
The attendance at a motion picture theatre of the leading
and most respected men and women of the community
raises the standing of the house in the estimation of all its
patrons.
The exhibition of a Lasky production, in which an artist so
noted and superbly human as Geraldine Farrar appears,
lifts the whole institution of the motion picture to a higher
standard of excellence as the nation's chief amusement.
Wherever a Lasky production in which Geraldine Farrar
appears as the star — "Carmen" was the first, "Tempta-
tion" is the second and "Maria Rosa" is still to come — is
shown, you will find the regular patronage increased by
hundreds of new faces of men and women eager to see this
marvelous woman whose name is a household word on
two continents.
They will be delighted — and, the next time a Lasky produc-
tion is announced, they will come again.
The public knows !
Lasky Productions
on the
Paramount Program
FEATURE PLAY Cq mc.
Ne^^/ York City
Treasurer CccW D* DeMille Director Generc^l
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GREAT SCREEN ATTRACTION
Great because it continues to please the public — people go to see it,
enthuse over it, tell their friends, go a second time, and then wait for a
return booking of it in their town.
Exhibitors have found this famous production one of their best box
office attractions.
What is it?
GEORGE BEBAN
in
"An Alien''
Produced by THOS. H. INCE
It played a long run at the Astor Theatre in New York in the early
spring, and has been playing to big houses throughout the United States
ever since.
A Philadelphia patron wrote us:
"Just a line to inform you what the writer, as well as a num-
ber of his friends, thinks of the production 'An Alien.'
"You have produced some fine films, but this is in a class by it-
self. Mr. George Beban has put something- on the screen that
heretofore I have never seen. The way he gripped the audience
here in Philadelphia was wonderful. His performance was the only
photoplay production that I've heard opinions expressed as being
really equal to the spoken drama. More productions of this calibre
would be welcomed."
Secure bookings from your nearest
Paramount Exchange. Write today.
SELECT FILM BOOKING AGENCY, Inc.
485 Fifth Avenue New York
January 8, 1916
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Triangle Plays Pull
Record Cro wds[/^^, .^
The Holiday Slump loses its terror for the man who has
the kind of goods the public wants. People buy the best
values.
Actual proof of the success of TRIANGLE PLAYS
has been given during the past week. Following is a tele-
gram which was sent on Christmas Day to our District
Superintendent in Philadelphia by Mr. E. H. Hulsey, of
Texas, one of the most prominent theatre owners of the
South, who operates the Old Mill Theatre in Dallas, and
many others.
Dallas, Texas, December 25th.
Mr. Arthur Lucas,
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION,
Philadelphia, Pa.
"Submarine Pirate" broke our house record today. Did
nearly a hundred dollars more than * * *, House seats
fifteen hundred. From three o'clock this afternoon to nine
to-night we were never able to get all people in with show
lasting only one hour and a quarter.
E. H. HULSEY.
"Nothing succeeds like success" is an old saying that
applies to the moving picture business as well as any other.
The more successful the concern, the more rapidly and
easily are orders received. The stream of TRIANGLE
contracts persists, the dollars continue to flow into the box
office of TRIANGLE Theatres.
ARE YOU GETTING YOUR SHARE OF THE
PROFITS?
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Triangle Releases for
Week of January 9th
"Let Katy Do It," the first TRIANGLE PLAY in
which the favorite Jane Grey appears, is filled to the brim
with that sort of heart interest that will bring men and
women back to see it the second time. There is a strong
human note in it that brings the patron to the Box Office
Window. Sensational in its tense moments, sympathetic
in its emotional scenes, "Let Katy do It" has not a torpid
moment anywhere. New York critics applauded every foot
of it.
In "The Corner," the vital drama of industrial condi-
tions in which Willard Mack appears, the main theme is
the savage conflict that grows out of a high living cost
forced upon the workers of a community by the rapacity of
a capitalist played by George Fawcett. This is a big strong
vital drama with a punch in every scene. You can get every
class of theatre patron interested in it, and keep them inter-
ested which is a more difficult problem.
As for the Keystones, there is nothing more to be said
save that when you have run the first show you'll find the
second one crowded. Keystone has never touched anything
better than "The Great Pearl Tangle" with Sam Bernard,
and when it comes to "Fatty and Mabel Adrift" the big top
note of successful comedy has been reached. Both are lobby
crushers.
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Startling scenes filling Page
No. 716 of Leslie's Weekly,
December 30th, are enlarge-
ments from DONALD C.
THOMPSON'S French
Battle Film
They're In
the Film!
"SOMEWHERE
FRANCE"
Thompson's Home Folks got an advance show-
ing of the five-reel Pictures and all last week
packed the largest theatre in town to see them.
Here's what they thought expressed by the
newspaper owned by
ARTHURrCAPPER, GOVERNOR OF KANSAS
To movie fans who are inclined to sidestep all
motion pictures that are of hews or historical
nature, the Thompson pictures not only held their
interest because they depicted the greatest tragedy
the world has known, but because of the mechanical
element, which showed that the pictures had been
made by an expert. The depth and clearness of the
pictures were remarkable. — The Topeka Daily
Capital, Tuesday, December 28th, 1915.
For Open Territory Get in Touch Quickly with
Arthur S. Kane
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NOTICE!
{Special Announcement by Carl Laemmle, President Universal Film Mfg. Co.)
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We have changed the brand name of Universal Broadway Features to
PHOTO PLAYS."
RED FEATHER
The change takes effect w^ith the release entitled "The Path of Happiness," in which
Miss Violet Mersereau is starred.
In doing this we change nothing but the name. The pictures will be every bit as good a»
the high standard already established by our Broadway Universal Features; and even
better if we can make them so.
The change is made solely to avoid confusion.
Exhibitors have complained that their patrons were constantly confusing our Broadway
Universal Features with the one, two and three reel pictures of our regular program and
that as a result they lost much of the benefit that they would otherwise derive from the
use of our five reel productions. The fact that Broadway Universal Features were a part
of the regular program only added to the confusion.
In addition to this, other companies have been using the word Broadway so indiscrimi-
nately that it lost its significance and distinctiveness. Originally, the word Broadway wa»
used to indicate that the picture contained a Broadway star or that it was a dramatization
of a Broadway play; but so many pictures have been called "Broadway" attractions even
when they had no right or title to the name, that the Universal decided to drop the mean-
ingless word entirely.
To give the Universal Features a name that would make it easy for everyone to understand
that they are in a class by themselves we hit upon the name "RED FEATHER PHOTO
PLAYS."
It is a name that anyone can pronounce; one that everyone can remember; and one that
lends itself to all sorts of advertising ideas.
Therefore, to repeat for the sake of emphasis, the big once-a-week feature on the regular
Universal program will be a "RED FEATHER." And you may have it at a reasonable ad-
vance over the regular program service price just as you have had the Broadway Universal
Features.
When you see the pictures soon to be released under this new name, you will realize why
we are so sure of establishing the standing of "RED FEATHER PHOTO PLAYS" in a
shorter time than it ever took to establish any brand of pictures on the market.
"RED FEATHER PHOTO PLAYS" will be made by the Universal's wonderful staff of direc-
tors, using the tremendous list of real stars employed by the Universal as well as stage stars
and stage plays and well known books.
Get these facts fixed in your own mind and then let your patrons know about "RED
FEATHER PHOTO PLAYS."
UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
-The La..e. Pi^'^M^n^^^a^.^^Vn^^ i::^^L the UnWe^se" 1600 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
RTDffATHE£
PHOTO PLAYS
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January 8, 1916
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PRESENT
a^dturinkr
"cThePaih
c^romaniic dmmd oj^ unusual
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HarryBcnham
An idyllic play that will fascinate every lover of the romantic drama. Sweet
and dainty Violet, as a child of nature, dances through the play with an irre-
sistible charm. She appears in one exquisite scene sporting in a mountain
stream like Diana at the bath. How she leads her lover along the path of
happiness makes a story beautiful and true, strong in unique situations, and
wholly satisfying.
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185
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This strong feature will pay any
Exhibitor a generous profit. Write
or wire your nearest Universal Ex-
change for release date and book-
ing.
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January 8, 1916
EXTRA
Universal Animated Weekly Scores A TREMENDOUS SCOOP
Biggest Men of the entire world contribute their expressions to the Universal
Animated Weekly — for
''THE SPIRIT OF 1916"
AGAIN — as is only natural — the enterprising staff of the
great UNIVERSAL ANIMATED WEEKLY puts
over another colossal smash all for the profit of Uni-
versal Exhibitors. . . . It's an achievement never before re-
corded in moving pictures. . . . It's an accomplishment that
stands absolutely unique and alone in the annals of News
Weeklies ... On Tuesday, January 4th, 1916, the UNIVER-
SAL ANIMATED WEEKLY will release a SPECIAL. This
special consists of 500 feet of film on which will appear the
expressions of the most prominent men in all walks of life,
to the people of the United States for the coming year.
To give you a faint idea of the class of men whose
expressions will be seen in the 500-foot SPECIAL, just
note the following: Cecil Spring-Rice, British Ambas-
sador; Charles S. Whitman, Governor of New York;
Count Von Bernstorff, German Ambassador; Wm. G.
McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury; Wm. C. Redfield,
Secretary of Commerce; Franklin K. Lane, Secretary
of the Interior; A. S. Burleson, Postmaster-General; Rabbi
Stephen S. Wise, New York; Josephus Daniels, Secretary of
the Navy; Oscar S. Straus, Chairman New York City Public
Service Commission; Lindley Garrison, Secretary of War;
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives;
W. B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor; Mayor John Purroy
Mitchel of New York, and Woodrow Wilson, President of
the United States.
Imagine what it will mean to be able to announce that in
your House will be projected upon the screen the messages
indicating "The Spirit of 1916" from the biggest and most
prominent men in the world, together with the pictures of
all these prominent men.
It's the first time in the history of moving pictures that
such a thing has ever been accomplished, and it remained
as usual for the UNIVERSAL ANIMATED WEEKLY to
put it over, proving once more that "When it is something
worth while" you'll always find it first in the U. A. Weekly.
Wire your nearest Universal Exchange for booking. You
can't act too quick; you have not one second's time to lose.
ACT now — within the hour. Get this masterpiece scoop for
your House. Get busy — get busy — get busy — NOW!
XJ
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NONA/
Universal Animated Weekly
1600 BROA^\A/A.Y, IME\A/ YORK
January 8, 1916
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Back Again
Who's Back?
Florence
Lawrence's
BACK
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.
Carl Laemmie, President
"The Largest Film Manufacturing Concarn In the Universe"
1600 Broadway, New York
188
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SHUBERT FILM CORP.
■ .PRESENTS ^
January 8, 1916
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THE RECENT STAR Of'DUNTY PULLS THE STRINGS" ETC.
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A PLAY OF SUSTAIN-
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AND CONVINCING PLOTS
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY
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LEWI5 J. 5ELZNICK, VICE PRE5. AND ADVISORY DiDECTOR.
WOPLD
RELEA5'ING THROUGH
FILTA CORPOPATION
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
(gertrube PonbfjiU
one of the cleverest little women tn
pictures, makes her bow and wishes all
the good people who may remember her
as the star of ''SWEET CLOVER"
which she played from Coast to Coast,
the friends and admirers she made
during her stock engagements in
Portland, Bostofi, Detroit, Baltimore,
Washington, and her home town, Cin-
cinnati; and all the friends she will yet
please on the screen
She has signed a long-term contract
to star exclusively in
Lariat Films
The first two five-reel features are now completed.
Exchange men everywhere who are interested in
handling these high class features in their territory
should write or wire at once and get our proposition.
Lariat Films
401 Longacre Bldg.
New York Cityj J
WATCH
FOR
FUTURE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
C0NIN6HEXIIL
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IS THIS EXHIBITOR SATISFIED?
OTTOWAY THEATRE CO.
Incorporated
CHARLOTTE. N. C.
Deoem'ber 3rd, 1915.
Metro Pictures Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gentlemen;-
Uiider date of Becem'ber 1st, we authorized your
representative, Mr. J. V7. Day, to have the price of
our film service increased 16 2/3 per cent, beginnlne
January 1st, 1916; and we farther advised him that we hoped
to be able to grant yon an additional increase some time
during the first of the new year, and if business continues
to meet with our expectations you may expect to be advised
of this additional increase at any time.
We wish to say that this voluntary Increase in
rental is being given through no motive other than we wish
to show some concrete evidence of our appreciation of the
consistently good shows that you have been giving us and of
the courteous treatment and the cordial co-operation that your
office has always shown us.
We are METRO enthusiasts, and should there ever an
occasion arise that you would like to refer some exhibitor to
us, we assure you that we would deem it a pleasure to answer
any inquiries with reference to your service.
Trusting that the coming year will bring you abundant
success, and with best regards, we are
Tours very truly, ^ ^-,
Ottoway Theatre \rvV"^i^^
MOTION PICTURES CORPORATION
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preservers
MARY nilZS MINTER
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THE ROSE of tKe ALIE Y
supporied hy Xkoina$ J Carrigan axul axv admiralile company.
_^vilal drama of Nciirlbrks underwcwU by Harry Q Hoyi
^shof iKrovigK wiiK iKe golden iKread of romar\ce ^-^
Direcied by Charles Horan.,produced hy
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To assure Metro Exhibitors of diversity in subjects slight
changes have been made in the order of our new releases.
The correct list of coming Metro Events is as follows :
Jan. 24 Her Debt of Honor
Feb. 28
Columbia Pictures Corporation
VALLI VALLI
Jan. 31 Man and His Soul p^^ -g reUSHMAN &
BEVERLY BAYNE V^
Rolfe Photoplays, Inc.
MARGUERITE SNOW &
GEORGE LeGUERE
Columbia Pictures Corporation
MARY MILES MINTER
Quality Pictures Corporation
FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN &
BEVERLY BAYNE
Feb. 7 The Upstart
Feb. 14 Dimples
Feb. 21 The Bribe
Thp I nrp nf Heart's Dpsirp ''"""'"^ '''"^^ ""'' ""y"'
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In your home town a newspaper
is telling the story of
THE RED CIRCLE
In your home town many persons are
reading that story and want to see
RUTH ROLAND and
FRANK MAYO
in this great PATHE serial.
What do the thousands of dollars being
spent in advertising these Balboa-made
pictures mean to you ?
EF^TIHIEEIOIHIM©E,inc.
Executive Offices
L25 West Forty-fifth Street
NEW YORK
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January 8. 1916
ii
THE PICTURES THAT
Call Henry Ford an illusionist, a fanatic or the
greatest self-advertiser ever — the fact remains his
judgment changed him in a few short years from a
working man to one of the greatest money powers _
of today. Ford has passed judgment on these great- ^aw^^^^^^^
est of all war pictures. ^^^^^^
This is what he told the New York reporters in
an interview before sailing "to end the war":
The Picture Ford Saw Is
3 Reels, Releas
EXEOUTIVI
25 \A/E
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193
WILL STOP THIS WAR!"
— Henry Ford
"The other day a moving picture plant showed me
a picture of war. I saw a field covered with dead.
Wounded men were kicking in agony. Other men
came on and stripped them of their clothes. Then
came wagons and the dead and half dead were piled
on like so much cord wood. If pictures like that
would be shown to the people war would be stopped."
— From the New York Journal, Friday, Dec. 3, 1915.
DPS Of War
ed January 17th
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, IME\A/ YORK
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January 8, 1916
RATHE
OFFERS
A Gold Rooster Play
in 5 parts, featuring
PEARL WHITE
GEORGE PROBERT
and SHELDON LEWIS
George Probert
m,
Supported by a cast
each one of whom is
worthy to be featured.
"The KING'S Game" is
a virile drama in Mrhich
James K. Hackett starred
for two seasons* It was
written by George Brackett Seitz
Production of Arnold Daly, and direction by
Ashley Miller. RELEASED JANUARY 7th
Shelden Lewis
7$e Pathe
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45 th SX
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January 8, 1916
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195
PEARL WHITE
.XCHANGE inc
OFFICES
K-EMT YORK
196
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January 8, 1916
There is Only One News Reel
Hearst- Vitagraph
For over four years the term "News
Reel" has been mis-used — abused. Never
before January 1st, 1916, has the full signi-
ficance of these words been realized.
A news reel meant a hodge-podge of
scenes — in some cases a f^ash of real news —
but generally a motley assembly of topics,
poorly chosen.
ONE IN TEN
Thus far we have received ten thousand feet of negative from our camera men. This
film comes from every corner of the globe. Out of ten thousand feet we have selected
eight hundred. We scrapped the balance of the negative because it did not contain the
type of news strong enough for Hearst-Vitagraph. The subjects were strong enough
for news reels of the old type but not the kind of news that has made William
Randolph Hearst the greatest journalist in the world.
THE INTERNATIONAL FILM SERVICE is a part of the Hearst-Vitagraph
organization. They supply pictures to nearly every paper in the country. They have
the greatest aggregation of camera men in the world. This is one reason why Hearst-
Vitagraph will contain the latest, most up-to-the-minute, most startling news of the
world — the kind of news that will bring your
patrons back week after week.
AND HEARST-VITAGRAPH WILL
BEAT ALL OTHER NEWS REELS IN
THE FIELD FROM THREE TO FIVE
DAYS.
Order from V. L. S. E.
NOW!
PICTOmAL-
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Im
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IT IS
ADVERTISING
Any organization can make claims to
the superiority of their news reel.
BUT THE ADVERTISING IS THE
MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR.
From the signing of the contract be-
tween Hearst and Vitagraph (each the greatest factor of its respective field) the success
of this news reel was assured.
The publicity and advertising campaign on Heart-Vitagraph will be the most
gigantic ever launched in connection with a news service reel. William Randolph
Hearst controls the largest papers in the country. The International News Service,
in conjunction with the International Film Service, supplies stories, photographs and
news materials to over two hundred papers. These papers will advertise your busi-
ness. Imagine what publicity in over two hundred newspapers could do for you.
Imagine the cost of this campaign if you had to pay for it
THERE IS NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THIS ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN.
We consider it as part of the service.
BEFORE RELEASE DATE EVERY PUBLICATION IN THE UNITED
STATES WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HEARST-VITAGRAPH. THEY WILL
BE THINKING HEARST-VITAGRAPH. THEY WILL BE LOOKING FOR
YOUR POSTERS AND ADVERTISING ON HEARST-VITAGRAPH. PAGE
ADVERTISING HAS ALREADY APPEARED IN THE LEADING HEARST
PAPERS. THIS IS ONLY A FORE-
RUNNER OF THE GIGANTIC CAM-
PAIGN OUTLINED BY HEARST AND
VITAGRAPH.
Are YOU Going to Be
the Exhibitor Who
Shows Them?
VITAGI>AD«
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Janu i^y 8, 1916
■FRENCH OFFICIAL WAR FILMS-
Fighting wi France
OR
The Allie on the
Firing Line
Thrilling, Soul-Stirring Battle Scenes Direct from the Front
The Flower of the French and English Armies in Action
The Battle of the Vosges Canada's Crack Regiment
Heroic French Soldiers falling
before your eyes. Thousands
shedding their blood on fields
of ice and snow to save France!
The beginning and the end of
"Princess Pat's Own"— 1,128
responded, only 93 returned
from the Field of Honor!
GENUINE SCENES OF A RUSSIAN BATTLEFIELD
that you will remember as long as you live
Played two weeks to packed houses at advanced prices at
the Grand Circus Theatre, Detroit, Mich. Booked for re-
turn date at the Royal Theatre, Detroit, Mich.
Booked in St. Louis indefinitely in connection with the
ST. LOUIS STAR.
GyOOO Feet of Actual War Pictures Packing Theatres
to Overflowing Wherever Shown
Theatre Managers
Wire Immediately for
Bookings. One-week
Bookings Shortest Time
Considered.
State Right Buyers
Wire, Phone, or Call Im-
mediately for Your Ter-
ritory.
ADDRESS
-FRENCH OFFICIAL WAR FILMS-
Suite 1503, 110 W. 40th St. New York City
Telephone, Bryant 5426
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
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WITH A STRONG M0R/1L. RELEASED
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MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
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THE SUPERB
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HEROINE OF THE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERV
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EST/qBUSHED BY THIS OFFERING MAKES FILM CORPORflTIOM
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/INDTHE PL^y /IRE PRESENTED FOR THEIR OWN STERLING VALUE
SCENARIO BV LLOVD LONERGflN
/AUTHOR OF THE $ 1,000,000 MYSTERY -
AND PHILLIP LONERGflN
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HEADED BY POPULAR
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FIVE R£ELS RELEASED
WEEK OF JAM 31*7
January 8, 1916
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MUTUAL PICTURES
199
WiEl^tor
A powerful two part
American "Mustang" drama
of early Western life —
Featuring
Jack Richardson
Lizette Thorne
E. Forrest Taylor
Directed by Frank Cooley
Released Jan. 21st
Other New American Releases
The Silent Trail
Two-part "Flying A" Drama
Nan Christy Ashton Dearholt
Directed by Charles Bartlett Released Jan I 8th
The Thunderbolt
Single Reel *'Flying A'* Drama
Helene Rosson E. Forrest Taylor
Directed by William Bertram Released Jan. 21st
Johnnie's Birthday
American "Beauty" Comedy
Carol Halloway John Sheehan
Directed by Jamet Douglass Released Jan. 1 9th
Mischief and a Mirror
American "Beauty" Comedy
Neva Gerber Wallace McDonald
Directed by Archer McMackin Released Jan. 23rd
SoCCisil Wotics! T^^ Mutual 12-page color insert elsewhere in this issue
^^^^^^^^ * contains an announcement relating to The Thoroughbred,
a five reel American Mutual Masterpicture, De Luxe Edition, to be released Jan. 17th.
Read it carefully.
Each of these releases distributed throughout the
United States exclusively by Mutual Film Corporation.
AMERICAN FILM COMPANY, Inc.
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON
President
Chicago, Illinois
200
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January 8, 1916
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201
CIAL FEATURE
Big Scenes—'
Terrific Action!
Never before have
such tremendous thrills
been experienced. Each chapter
of "The Girl and the Game" is chock full
of thrills — thrills of vital human interest,
with a beautiful girl as the heroine. The illus-
tration is but one of the outstanding thrills in
chapter three.
Helen Holmes, the fearless film star in
this great railroad film novel, is drawing great
crowds every day in hundreds and hundreds of theatres. The
public stares, open mouthed, at this girl's most wonderful daring.
TItis Great Story in 1,000
Big Newspapersl
Leading newspapers all over the United States
are publishing Frank H. Spearman's wonderful story, "The Girl
and the Game," and their millions of readers are literally carried away
with the story of this motion picture masterpiece. Among the big newspapers printing
this great story are :
New York Woi-ld
Pittsburgh Rtess
Atlanta Constitution
Omalia Bee
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis Star
Chicago Evening Post
Detroit Journal
Baltimore American
Boston Globe
Cincinnati Times-Star
San Francisco Chronicle
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland Leader
Philadelphia North Hmerican
Memphis Contmercial Appeal
MiltA/aukee Sentinel
Ne\A/ Orleans Times - Picayune
Los Angeles Tribune
Dallas Journal
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Kansas City Journal, and nearly a thousand others I
Arrange novr for your showing of "The Girl and
the Game." A new^, two-act chapter released each week.
Three chapters now are appearing. There are fifteen chapters in all. Don't
overlook this big special feature. Act !
For booking information apply to "The Girl and the Came" depart-
ment of your nearest Mutual exchange, or write "The Girl and
the Game" department of the Mutual home office. New York City.
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President
Publicity Offices: 222 South State Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
202
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^\UTUAL />OASTERPICTURE
January 8, 1916
'^■Jkiat^mmi
EDWIN THANHOUSER
PRESENTS
>' 5
"THE WOMAN IN POUTICS «beis
WITH MIGNON ANDERSON, GEORGE MARLO AND A UNIFORMLY EFFECTIVE CAST
This Production is Sensational, Timely and Vital!
It will prove the box-office surprise of the day?
STAGED BY W. EUGENE MOORE
STORY BY LLOYD LONERGAN
THANHOUSER FILM CORP.
NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.
MUTUAL FILM CORP., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO AND CANADA
January 8, 1916
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203
Forgive Me— It
Was I Who Told
the PoHce"
sobs conscience-stricken Roxane — But
that was after she learned of St. John's
weird "double" —
It's a story of double identity — of a
clever crook, who, finding his exact
likeness in physical appearance, en-
gages him to impersonate HIMSELF
while he, the crook, takes advantage
of the helpful alibis thus furnished —
Miriam Nesbitt
and
Marc MacDermott
in
Edison's
"TheCatspaw"
have been given the opportunity of their careers for dramatic, forceful, vivid
work in this curious drama founded on the popular novel of that name by
William Hamilton Osborne.
"THE CATSPAW" is a tale of thrills — five reels of speedy, snappy story
that keeps you guessing every minute.
It's an EDISON— on the KLEINE-EDISON PROGRAM
FOR RELEASE JANUARY 12th
George Kleiine
805 East 175th Street, New York City
NEW YORK
DENVER
KANSAS CITY
CINCINNATI
NEW ORLEANS
226 W. 42nd St.
405 Railroad BIdg.
209-12 Ozark BIdg.
138 West 7th Street
103 Nola Building
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
SEATTLE
US N. State St.
1309 Vine St.
204-5-6 Orpheum
Theatre BIdg.
DALLAS
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It has been demonstrated that
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That they draw larger crowds.
That they build business and create
good will.
That they are the best comedies
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This Feature Will Pack Your House
Three Thousand Feet of Live Wires
Tense, Grim and Powerfully Built
Just the Kind of Feature to Start the New Year
Beautiful and Striking Posters and Photos
One, Three and Six Sheets— READY NOW
Released JailUary 7th 1916
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A superb dual role masterplay of surpris-
ing suspense, the Kleine-Edison feature,
"THE CATSPAW
Dramatized from the best seller novel
by William Hamilton Osborne
featuring MarC MacDcrmOtt and
Miriam Nesbitt
Marvelous double exposure photography has aided in making this Kleine-Edison feature
unique for fascinating suspense, perfectly mirroring the charm and grip of the book, "a best
seller." Marc MacDermott was never more at home than in depicting with deft skill the
two roles he plays— one the gentleman society burglar and the other his "double" who
unconsciously furnishes the alibi for him. Easily one of the greatest crook characters on the
screen, yet savoring nothing of the "crook" play. Every scene presents a new twist of sur-
prise. Masterfully plotted to hold suspense convincingly. Miriam Nesbitt, equally skilled, as
his crafty companion. Released Wednesday, January 12th.
Already Released from the Edison Studios
Mrs. Fiske, international star, in an extraordin-
ary production of Tliaclceray's best novel, "Vanity
Fair," picturizing her famous "Becky Sharp." In
seven acts. 400 people in cast.
Appealing Mabel Trunnelle and Everett Butter-
field in five acts of smashing punch and artistry—
a remarkable film founded on the best book of
the world's greatest novelist, "The Magic Skin,"
of Balzac.
Viola Dana, the country's idol, in a powerful play
of purpose, "Children of Eve." A pity-stirring
play. In five acts. A tremendous fire scene.
Mabel Trunnelle and Marc MacDermott in a
strangely fascinating 5-reeler, "The Destroying
Angel," from the novel by Louis Joseph Vance.
Released through the Kleine-Edison Feature Service.
George Kleine, 805 East 175th St., New York
New York
Pittsburgh
Denver
Atlanta
Minneapolis
Boston
Seattle
Chicago
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Dallas
Philadelphia
Toronto
Los Angeles
Montreal
New Orleans
Kansas City
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"GREEN STOCKINGS"
Played one of the longest runs in the annals of photo-
play history in New York.
It was one of the most successftil comedies ever run
on the stage.
It has played in every city in the United States.
"GREEN STOCKINGS" is now a BLUE RIBBON
FEATURE.
It is five reels of comedy, featuring the greatest screen
comedienne
LILLIAN WALKER
This Blue Ribbon Feature will undoubtedly establish a
precedent for motion picture comedies.
Wilfrid North has succeeded in opening up a new era in
comedy direction.
Produced under the personal Supervision of
ALBERT E. SMITH and J. STUART BLACKTON
This five-part VITAGRAPH BLUE RIBBON FEATURE
will prove to be a novelty in the comedy field.
We suggest seeing this on the screen at the nearest V. L. S. E. exchange
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It is the heart- interest situations that
makes a story successful or unsuccessful
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES
Have heart-interest situations — They
are the best three-reelers in the world
Big love redeemed in the story of a brutal father who
makes a mental degenerate out of his own daughter
by hitting her over the head.
Should this father be tried for murder?
A wonderful operation restores the daughter's
mentality — The father eventually reaps his reward.
THE STORY
Nell, a motherless young girl, is continually abused by her
brutal father, who is trying to make a thief out of her In a fit
of rage he one day hits her over the head with his revolver and,
thinking he has killed her, escapes. Four years later Nell has
apparently recovered, but in reality suffers from bone-pressure,
caused by the blow, and in consequence is now a petty criminal.
John, a lad of her own age and her only friend, is heartbroken as
he sees the girl going slowly down the crooked path of life, and
the remarkable two-sided nature of the girl comes out as she
rushes to help a woman struck down by an auto, then surrepti-
tiously rifles her pocketbook John secures a position with Allen
Drew, an artist, and when the latter needs a pickpocket model,
John gets Nell the job. While she is posing, the artist's best
friend, Dr Strong, a famous surgeon and student of criminology,
calls and Nell succeeds in picking his pocket unobserved; but her
theft is discovered, and John mterests the surgeon m her case
The doctor operates, and Nell recovers normal mentality She
secures a position as a maid, but her Nemesis, her father, appears
and tries to force her to help him rob the safe A struggle fol-
lows which results in the accidental death of her father Then
John receives the reward of his faith and love by Nell's promise to
become his wife
When you get heart-interest in conjunction with a
novel theme— You have a high grade photo-play
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REGULAR RELEASES
'WHEN LIN CAME HOME"
Drama — Monday , January Iflth
Featuring George Holt and J. Carleton Weatherby
'WHEN TWO PLAY A GAME"
Comedy— Fruiay, January l-jlh
Featuring Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew
'BY LOVE REDEEMED"
Three-part Drama — Saliinlay. Jamiary 15th
Broadway Star Fkatiki:
Featuring Garry .McGarry, Belle Bruce, Jewell Hunt and Anders Randolf
You Can't Get Better Than the Best
For fifteen years VITAGRAPH has led the world in photoplays.
For many years others have strived to reaeh the pinnacle of perfection that
has been acquired by the oldest producer.
For many years VITAGRAPH has set the pace.
That is Why We Can Say—See Them On the Screen—
,and Knoxv You Will Book Them if You Do.
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The Two-reel series with all the attributes of a feature — that*
"Stingaree". — Pocket the extra rentals and profit
by its big advertising possibilities and.
consistent, uniform merit.
A Duel In the Desert
Ninth Episode in the series by E. W. HORNUNG, creator of "Rafflles," has the fascinating
desert for a background and the red-blooded action of strong men on their
mettle for its theme. Released Wednesday, January 19th
Remember that you can get "Stingaree" at any General Film Company branch office or the Greater New York
Film Rental Company. Twelve two-act episodes, one released every Wednesday, each telling a complete story
Are You^on our Mailing List for the New Kalem Bulletin? Better Write Now!
Striking 1, 3 and 6-sheet, four
color lithographs on each issue.
Other advertising aids, too.
KALEM eOMPANY
235-39 WEST ?3"-^ ST., NEW YORK, NY
January 8, 1916
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THE BLACK CROOK
The Spectacle That Has Been
Advertised by Two Generations
TO AID YOU, MR. EXHIBITOR:
The complete line of advertising matter is headed by a Twenty-four-sheet
stand of dazzling beauty that you must not fail to see. Also two styles of
one-sheets, two st3'les of three-sheets, and a six sheet. In addition, Special
Music has been prepared for this spectacular feature by Walter C. Simon,
which is being offered to exhibitors at the low price of fifty cents. This score
will greatly enhance your showing of "The Black Crook" and will also prove
of value to your orchestra later. It gives you $2.00 worth of music for 50
cents.
IN FIVE PARTS
A General Film Release, January 10
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THE HAZARDS of HELEN
THE ORIGINAL RAILROAD SERIES. FEATURING
HELEN GIBSON
The Most Daring Actress in Pictures
In railroad pictures, Kalem leads and others follow. This was never more strongly illustrated than in the releases
promised for the latter part of January and the month of February. In ^'Tapped Wires," issued Saturday, January 29,
five reels of thrills are compressed into the one reel length. Helen's thrilling pursuit of a train in an automobile, her
leap from the speeding machine to the road as the auto crashes over a forty-foot cliff, burying its other occupants
beneath it, are but two of the exciting moments in this release. Is it any wonder that the "Hazards" have been
Imitated for Seven Years — But Still Supreme
Live-wire publicity backing is given you on the "Hazards." Striking 1
lithographs, newspaper mats^ etc.
and 3-sheetf 4-color
SNOOP HOUNDS
A Bud Duncan Burlesque Comedy
You can imagine the laughs in this picture when it is
said that Bud and Gus are rival Sherlocks, working for
opposing parties in a divorce suit. Their blundering
methods are a scream.
Released Tuesday, January 25th. 1 and 3-sheet, 4-color
lithographs on this comedy.
THE FATE OF AMERICA
An Episode in the "Ventures of Marguerite"
The first of three "Ventures" dealing with the timely
theme of America's unpreparedness. "The Wolf," an
international crook, with amazing powers, is the center
of the stirring action.
Released Friday, January 28th. Attractive 1, 3 and
6-sheet 4-color lithographs.
THE VILLAIN WORSHIPPER
Two-Act "Stingaree" Episode by E. W^. Hornung, creator of "Raffles'*
"Stingaree" increases in interest as the bushranger nears the close of his adventurous career. In
"The Villain Worshipper" he takes in hand a young man who has set Stingaree up as his idol and seeks
to emulate his feats. The bushranger succeeds in his efforts to cure the misguided youth, but at the
cost of a great sacrifice on his own part. There is a surprise in store for "Stingaree" rooters in the
closing scene of this episode. Released Wednesday, Jan. 26.
Eye-catching 1, 3 and 6-sheet, 4>color lithographs are issued on each "Stingaree"
episode. Other advertising aids, too.
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company offices or the
Greater New York Film Rental Company
Better drop us a postal now and get your name on the mailing list for the new Kalem Bulletin. Don't
put it off again.
KALEls^^PANY
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New York City. N. Y.
January 8, 1916
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Saturday, January 8, 1916
Facts and Comments
WE are being discovered. When we say "we," we
mean of course the plain, ordinary motion pic-
ture man, such as you, dear reader, and our
humble selves. Great literary geniuses send us
marked copies of their discoveries of and in filmland.
We are certainly learning things. Some of the discov-
eries are accompanied by terms of approbation, while on
the other hand some of the comments are shockingly
unfavorable. It seems we are getting into literary "so-
ciety." \Yq\\, the motion picture is a hardy plant and will
sur\ive in spite of it.
INVALUABLE is the aid which we are getting from
the daily press in our tight against federal and
other forms of censorship. The newspaper with
the largest circulation in the metropolitan district devotes
its leading editorial of two days ago to a forceful and
convincing argument against federal censorship. This
triumph of public sentiment over narrow fanaticism ought
to encourage us all in keeping up the good fight. Do you,
dear reader, realize that you can help considerably with-
out much effort on your part? Send for The Moving
Picture World's Anti-Censorship pamphlet. Send for
the article "If Shakespeare Fell Among the Censors."
This article has done much to turn the laugh on censorship.
It has been reprinted wholly or in part by most papers
that maintain a motion picture section. If you will offer
it to your kical editor he is very likely to thank you
for it. Ridicule, when it is deserved and founded on
reason, is a powerftil weapon in any cause.
IF you are engaged in the exhibition of motion pictures
in the State of New York do not fail to read the
appeal for a great meeting to be held in Albany,
March 1 and 2. You will find the appeal very interest-
ing reading. If there is a local organization in your city
we hope the question of a strong representation at the
meeting will be taken up without delay. Censorship and
Sunday closing bills will be introduced in Albany at an
early date, according to our best information, /vn im-
pressive gathering at the state capitol, while the law-givers
are in session, is bound to have a salutary effect. Then
there are many vital questions aft'ecting the welfare of
the exhibitor, such as filin service, methods of payment,
etc., etc. All these questions can be brought nearer to a sat-
isfactory solution by intelligent discussion. There are some
fine locals in this state, notably in The Bronx, in Yonkers,
in Rochester, and in Utica. These we have no doubt will
be represented in force. We want to see as many ex-
hibitors there as possible, whether they are members of
the league or not. The exhibitors of this state are an
intelligent and progressive body of men. If they were
not they could not have furnished the splendid co-opera-
tion which resulted in the crushing defeat of the con-
stitution. Remember the place — Albany, and the time —
March 1 and 2.
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IN deciding to aid the National Board in its work, the
producers have shown commendable wisdom. We
realize as does every other friend of the motion pic-
ture, that the work of the Board cannot be dispensed
with for some time to come. We do urge the Board
to take that word "censors" and throw it into the river
where the river is deepest and swiftest. It is a mis-
nomer. The Board does not censor, it advises. The
work of the Board rises above the plane of so-called
censorship. It suggests standards and discusses ethical
as well as aesthetical points with directors and producers.
It works constructively, while legalized censorship is
merely an engine of graft and tyranny and never has
benefited one single solitary human being except, of
course, the men of the legalized boards, who are main-
tained out of the public treasury. The men in the
National Board render their services gratuitously; they
are interested in social welfare, they are representatives
of civic and social bodies, and their work they offer up
as a gift to society at large. The maintenance of the
necessary clerical force, expense of office, etc., is in large
part provided by the producers. Narrow-gauged "re-
formers" and self-seeking politicians may howl themselves
hoarse about that ; they cannot howl away the genuine
public service which the reviewing committees render
without reward or expectation. Do get rid of the
word "censorship."
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"Dress'd in a Little Brief Authority '
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
HEROINE at piano, playing softly to herself. She
is normal and well-educated, has never exhibited
any mental weakness and is in a state of perfect
health. Enter villain in a dress suit and an insidious
smile. There is treachery in the air. He leans over
heroine and fastens his eyes on hers. She does not have
him ejected. She does not even resent his familiarity.
Her face wears a troubled look, and she stares vacantly.
He makes a few passes with one hand. Presto ! She is
now at his mercy, completely dominated by his will.
It is the rare producer who gives attention to the
truth of what is being portrayed in his releases, and the
director is usually after effects and emotional opportunity,
so it is up to the author to eliminate what is false and
silly in the use of such influences as that exerted by
hypnotic suggestions. If he is not posted, it will repay
him to study the subject. Its history is one of such bad
associates and cheap trickery that it has become an
object of popular distrust, if not of popular derision,
whereas it really offers a rich field of dramatic incident.
Interest in hypnotism could be intensified, rather than
dulled, by adherence to well-established facts and no
harm done among the credulous and weak-minded. It
is possible to depict some marvelous aspects of human
conduct due to unconscious suggestion — it opens up won-
drously beautiful possibilities in what has come to be
recognized as an interesting abnormal condition. The
truth about it, as about other mental conditions, is so
modest that it must be sought out. The truth is that the
results of hypnotism do not depend upon the will of the
operator at all, but upon the compliance and suggestibility
of the "subject."
Mesmer stumbled upon enough knowledge of hypnotic
suggestion to fool the whole world, himself included.
He pretended to possess in himself a sort of magnetic
radiation which deeply affected his magnetically sensitive
subjects, and while he was justly suspected by men of
science, his popularity was so great that royalty was im-
pressed, and he was granted an annuity to pursue his
"good work." His subjects were really those of hypnotic
suggestion, and it was eventually discovered by scientists
that all Mesmer was able to do with his "subjects" could
be done without any mysterious passes, without any mag-
netism.
We are no longer living in the age of Mesmer, and the
true nature of hypnotism was discovered by an English
surgeon named Braid, long before most of us were born,
hence it is tiresome, if not nauseating, to intelligent
people to see a wild-eyed individual making passes in
front of a sensible-looking heroine and obtaining com-
plete control of her mind through supposed occult powers.
We might watch the experiments of a greedy old alche-
mist with mild curiosity, but when the screen deals with
a subject where the faith of the ignorant and the credulous
may be entrenched on the wrong side, the New Art is
belittled where it should be engaged in building up
respect.
It is in equally bad taste to attempt to promote through
moving pictures some superficial theory of mental sug-
gestion which shrinks from the bright light of scientific
investigation and hides behind the barrier of one or
another religious movement. The screen is not for the
perpetuation of fanatical theories nor for the advocacy
of vulgar shams designed for no better purpose thaii
that of preying on the feeble-minded. Its language must
be that of logic, of sound sense.
•Copyrighted, lillS. by Louis Reeves Harrison.
The United States Government tolerates a great var-
iety of sects, bodies of men and women holding on grimly
to certain doctrines, closely attached to certain teachings
and interests, because there are still plenty of people in
the world whose religious sentiments can only be aroused
through such organizations. They are useful in a doctrinal
way to the awakening of spiritual nature in humankind,
but the New Art is only concerned with a healthful devel-
opment of right living in a non-sectarian way, through
whatever recommends itself to enlightened intelligence.
The promotion of this or that sectarian view on the
screen is not only in bad taste, off'ending people not in
accord with it, but it is opposed to what is bound to be
a big and popular factor in future development, the
educational release. Probably the most popular and pro-
fitable development of screen portrayal in the near future
will be the educational release, but this new trend fairly
bristles with unforeseen dangers. There are bound to
be enthusiasts on the subject, many of them anxious
to publish cherished opinions, whose fervor and interest
do not specially qualify them as to the course to be
pursued.
When we enter upon the navigation of dangerous
waters, we naturally trust to pilot and captain qualified
by long training and familiar with their duties rather
than attempt to point out channel intricacies ourselves.
On the same general principle, as a matter of good common
sense, we should consult the greatest scientific authorities
of our period, just as the President of the United States
has recently done, before seriously embarking an enter-
prise deeply concerning our national life, our national
safety, our national character. It is absolutely neces-
sary that we discriminate between what is true and what
is false in any projected educational system.
Truth is bound to win popularity for educational re-
leases. It is bound to win that kind of support which
brings the New Art constantly-increasing respect, hence
the author of an educational release has a responsibility
which should make him extremely careful in distinguish-
ing between right and wrong in the presentation. He is
morally accountable to those whose confidence in screen
portrayals is most to be desired.
We all feel that we participate in what science has
accomplished during the past fifty years, but we are not
entirely conscious of what science has NOT accomplished,
that its logic has not succeeded in weeding out delusion and
supersitition from the human mind. This may be done
through moving pictures. A big hope lies hidden there.
It will not do for those of us now in authority, from
author to producer, to consider ourselves rhore important
than the art we are using. The author in particular
should rise to his opportunity. He should not only fam-
iliarize himself with all facts bearing on his subject, but
he should seriously attempt their right interpretation.
"The vital knowledge," says Herbert Spencer, "that by
which we have grown as a nation to what we are, and
which underlies our whole existence, is a knowledge that
has got itself taught in nooks and corners, not the mumbl-
ing of dead formulas." There is the cue for the author
who would become an educationalist. An author must
have brains in order to teach aspiring millions to observe,
to use keen logic and to attain fine judgment. If he has
not, he will only be like the gentleman mentioned by
Shakespeare.
"Man, proud man !
Dress'd in a little brief authority
Most ignorant of what he is most assured."
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Our Chances in Europe
By W. Stephen Bush.
IN a recent letter to The Moving Picture World, J.
D. Williams, of Australia, who has had considerable
experience in both export and import of films, raises
a very interesting point. He speaks of the neglect of the
American producer in covering the vast non-American
market in detail. We are now beginning to wake up to
the possibilities of the South American market, but are
we prepared to supply motion picture films to the other
continents when the present European war will have passed
into history ?
There are many close students of foreign markets and
especially the European market, who believe that after
the war, London will no longer be what it is now— the
American distributing point for the rest of the world.
In the first place, the high duty now levied by the British
government on films, will keep a good many American
productions away from England. The British film men,
of course, regard this situation with perfect calm, and
their anxiety about the profits of the American producer
is under perfect control. They believe that the import
duty will stimulate domestic productions and only keep
out inferior productions of foreign origin.
Of course, there are two sides to this. If other coun-
tries with important sea ports, either on the Baltic or on
the Dutch, French or German coast, deal in a more liberal
spirit with American films, it is entirely possible that
the center of distribution will be shifted from London
to some city on the continent.
Let us, however, assume for the moment that condi-
tions after the war will remain substantially as they are
now. This, of course, is an assumption entirely favorable
to London as the American producer's central point for
European distribution. Even in that event the American
producer, if he wants to enlarge his markets and increase
his sales, will have to depart from his present policy of
making London his first, last and only point of distribu-
tion. There are importers of American film in London
who represent American films in every European and
a good many Asiatic countries, and who have never left
London except for occasional short trips to the continent.
London has until now, fixed the number of copies absorbed
by the rest of Europe. London laid down the rule, for
instance, that Holland and Belgium use one copy each and
that Italy was rarely good for more than five copies.
London practically regulated the sale of American film
in Germany and Russia and Austria. The claim for the
better, which is bound to come, especially now, when the
British sales of American films have steadily decreased,
will be exceedingly simple. It means that a Russian
agent, staying all the year round at St. Petersburg and
being in constant intimate touch with all the important
centers of population in Russia, will be able to sell more
copies in Russia than can be sold by correspondence via
London.
Germany has been compelled to reduce her production
of films to probably twenty per cent, of its normal out-
put, while Austro-Hungary, which never produced very
much, has stopped production entirely. These countries
will be most promising markets for the American pro-
ducer if he will try to sell directly to these countries
and not make his profits dependent upon the imagined
facilities of a London broker.
At present, there are only two American manufacturers
who have attempted to gain a foothold on Continental
Europe, without the aid of London. Both these companies
have found their experiment profitable until the war broke
out and cut off the Central Powers from the rest of the
world. Conditions in our own country at this time are
slowly settling down to something like a permanent basis.
There is an intelligent desire in every quarter to recognize
and to meet the changes that have come about. As soon
as our producers are perfectly sure of their ground and
know just what is expected of them, the foreign market
holds out greater possibilities than ever before in the his-
tory of the American motion picture.
An era of prosperity seems to be ahead for the Amer-
ican motion picture producer, though here and there
one may go to the wall. The growth in system and
efficiency, which is plainly visible in dealing with the prob-
lem of distribution, will weed out incompetents all along
the line.
The South American Market
By W. Stephen Bush.
IN considering the possibilities of the South American
market, one fact will bear a lot of repetition ; there
is not an inch of moving picture film produced in
any part of Latin America. With the sharp decrease of
the European supply, there are but two problems to be
solved by the American producer before he can play an
important part in the South American market. One of
these questions is the question of credit, and the other
is the question of catering to the tastes of the South
American public. Of these two questions, the last is, of
course, the most vital.
How and to what extent have the French and the Italian
and the German producers, who have heretofore divided
this market up among themselves, catered to the South
American tastes? There is, of course, a similarity in
tastes between the Italian and the French and the Spanish
peoples. Upon this similarity in taste the French and
Italian producers have relied entirely. As far as our
observations and investigations carry us, we have been
unable to discover that a special appeal has ever been
made to the South American taste. Latin America is
far more akin to Spain and Portugal, both in race and
taste, than to either France or Italy. Films of Spanish
origin have been negligible in quantity. As far as we
know, the Spanish market has been supplied almost
entirely from other countries.
It seems to me that, under these circumstances, the
American producer has before him an extraordinary
chance of making a more practical appeal to the Spanish-
American market and the Portuguese-American market
than any European producer has ever thought of making.
The literature of Spain and Portugal is the heritage of all
Spanish and Portuguese America, just as the literature
of England is our heritage. With one or two trifling
exceptions, this vast storehouse of Spanish and Portuguese
literature has never been touched by any European pro-
ducer. There is, to be sure, a Spanish-American litera-
ture and a Portuguese-American literature, and the latter
especially offers great opportunities to the film producer.
In the main, however, the literary possessions of Spain
and Portugal are the literary possessions of Central and
South America. The names of Cervantes, Calderon, Lope
de Vega and Camoens mean just as much to the people
of the Argentine Republic, of Chile and Brazil and all the
rest of Spanish-America, as the names of Shakespeare,
Milton, Dryden or Pope mean to us. The comparison may
limp like all comparisons do if viewed from a purely
literary standpoint, but it is unassailable from the practical
or commercial aspect.
Why is it not possible to smooth the road into the
South American market by making such a special and
practical appeal as I have sought to outline here ?
An European producer recently said to me that it paid
him to cater to American tastes and standards because
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January 8, 1916
whatever picture went well in America was sure to go
equally well in Europe. Something of this policy might
enter into our dealings with the South American market.
There is little doubt that in the literature of Spain and
Portugal and of Spanish America and Portuguese Amer-
ica, there can be found a number of subjects which will
appeal, not only to the South American, but to our taste
as well. The drama and the heart story know no geo-
graphical or racial boundaries. Every great story and
every great drama that succeeded in striking the right
chord in the human heart has always been translated
into every language. No one will deny that the screen
is a much better translator than the dictionary.
It goes without saying that work of this character
calculated to win a firm hold in the South American
market, could be successfully undertaken only under the
guidance and with the constant co-operation of Spanish
or Portuguese Americans. Our producers have the facili-
ties in greatest abundance ; what is needed is proper direc-
tion. It is not unreasonable to suppose that the first
American manufacturer who will heed this suggestion
and produce a picture of special appeal to the Spanrsh-
American and the Portuguese-American tastes and tradi-
tions will gain an inestimable advantage oyer all com-
petitors.
Novel New Year Subject
Universal Film Manufacturing Company Issued a Reel of
New Year Greetings From Leading
Government Officials.
WHAT can be justly termed the most novel idea that
has yet been adapted to the screen was seen in
the reel of New Year greetings from President
Wilson and other leading members of the present official
household at Washington, D. C, to the people of the United
States. The subject was made up of a telegraphic message
together with a picture of the sender of the message, usually
showing him seated in some characteristic pose at his desk.
It was issued by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company.
Aniong those whose messages were thus transmitted were
President Wilson, Postmaster General Burleson, Secretary
of Interior Lane, Secretary of Commerce Redfield, Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo, Secretary of the Navy Daniels,
Secretary of War Garrison, Secretary of Labor Wilson,
Speaker of the House Champ Clark, the British Ambassador,
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, German Ambassador, J. von Bern-
storff. Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York, William
J. Bryan, Mayor John Purroy Mitchel' of New York City,
and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise.
The reel was completed and distributed so that all theatres
using Universal service were able to show it during the holi-
day season and reports indicate that the idea was well re-
ceived by both exhibitors and patrons.
No Decree Yet Entered
Attorneys for the Government and Attorneys for the De-
fendants in the Suit of the United States Against
the Picture Patents Co. et al., Conferring
on Form of Decree.
THE attorneys representing the government and the at-
torneys representing the various defendants in the suit
of the United States against the Motion Picture Patents
Co., the General Film Co. et al., have within the past few
days held repeated conferences to agree upon the form of
decree which is to be submitted to the Federal Court. The
decree must, of course, embody the findings of the court,
which were to the effect that the defendants were unlawful
combinations and operating in violation of the Sherman law.
It is understood that the attorneys for the government
have served a copy of their proposed decree upon the attor-
neys for the various defendants. It is expected that the
attorneys for the defendants will serve copies of their pro-
posed decree upon the attorneys for the government some
time within the next two weeks. On the final settlement
of the order and decree the attorneys for both sides will be
heard in Chambers before Judge Dickinson in Philadelphia.
After the entry of the decree of dissolution, the defendants
have the right to appeal within sixty days. None of the
attorneys for the defendants would commit himself as to
whether an appeal would be taken or not.
Sidney Drew with Metro
Under Long Time Contract for Single Reel Comedies —
Fourth Addition to Metro's Barrymore-Drew Family.
THE Metro Pictures Corporation announces that Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Drew have joined the Metro family
of celebrated screen stars. Mr. Drew, who gained a
unique place in the comedy world on the legitimate stage
before he became famous as a star and a director of comedies
for the screen, will produce one-reel subjects on the Metro
program.
The coming of Mr. and Mrs. Drew to the Metro forces
marks the fourth addition of the great Barrymore-Drew
family now under long contract with Metro, the others being
Ethel Barrymore, and her brother, Lionel, who have achieved
great success appearing in stellar roles provided for them
in Metro photo plays.
The new Drew comedies, one of which will be presented
each week, will be of the distinctive type in which Mr. Drew
has become famous. They will be high class comedies
not farces or burlesques, and in anticipating the contract just
consummated with the Drews, Metro exercised great care
in the selection of suitable vehicles looking to the unusual
talent of these gifted artists.
The contract, which covers a period of years, and which
calls in its first provision for a series of fifty-two comedies,
was signed in the Longacre Building, New York, just before
the bells began to ring out the old }'ear. President Richard
A. Rowland and Treasurer Joseph W. Engel, of the Metro
Corporation, together with Metro's chief counsel. J. Robert
Rubin and Mr. Drew completed their negotiations in time for
a mutual participation in a New Year's feast at the Claridge.
when the plans for the new comedy releases were gone over
in detail. They were completed in their entirety and the
first release was scheduled for the final week in February.
There will be one comedy each week thereafter, one reel
in length, and Mr. and Mrs. Drew will be starred in each
feature. In line with all previous activities Metro will sur-
round these two stars with an exceptionally strong support-
ing cast, which will include some of the foremost artists in
the comedy field of the silent drama.
The new releases, which were hinted at in announcement
made by Metro late in November, will be called Metro-Drew
comedies, and they will be polite in character and suited to
accompany the big Metro feature releases.
After signing the contract Mr. Drew said: "It is very
gratifying to me to be able to produce comedies for Metro
under the unusually fine studio conditions which have been
arranged for me at 3 West Sixty-first street, and I am proud
to be with what I regard as the most progressive motion pic-
ture organization in the world. The esprit de corps of Metro
is wonderful. Already I am as enthusiastic as a boy, and I
know I shall do the best work of my career under the Metro
banner. Under arrangements in my new contract I will be
"■iven ample opportunity to work out some novel features and
innovations I have had in mind for some time. I am sure it
is going to prove a highly satisfactory arrangement for all
concerned and will result in the biggest kind of a success.
Our productions will be. I might add, a decided departure in
comedy reel features."
Mr. Drew will begin production within the next few days,
and as soon as a selected company of plaj^ers can be en-
gaged. The comedies will be made in one section of the
Sixty-first street studio, where the Rolfe Photoplays Inc.
and the Columbia Pictures Corporation are now producing
Metro pictures. Mr. Drew now has in hand the first group
of ten comedies, which were made from original stories, and
are ready for production. Metro promises a specific an-
nouncement regarding these comedies and the personnel of
Mr. Drew's supporting cast, at an early date.
PARAMOUNT TO HAVE HOUSEWARMING.
Gathering all departments of its big organization under
one roof except that dealing with the Newspictures, the
Paramount Pictures Corporation has now moved into its
new offices in the recently completed Rogers Peet Building
at 485 Fifth avenue, corner of Forty-first street, New York.
The executive offices occupy the whole of the ninth floor and
in addition to this a large suite has been engaged on the floor
below, for the accounting, shipping and stenographic de-
partments.
Invitations were sent out for a reception to be held on the
evening of January 5 and another on January 7, at which
Mary Pickford, Marguerite Clark and other stars appearing
in Paramount Pictures produced by the Famous Players.
Lasky. Morosco and Pallas Companies will be present. It
will be in the nature of a housewarming.
January 8, 1916
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Sees Change of Front by Exhibitors
William Wright o£ Ksilem Company Declares There Is a
Tendency to Return to Regular Program.
EXHIBITORS are changing front on the long subject
as a money-making proposition is the opinion of
William Wright of the Kalem Company. Mr.
Wright, who has recently returned to New York from a
three weeks trip taking in the territory bounded by Boston,
Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Pitts-
burgh, believes that for the great majority of picture theater
men more money is to be made in a carefully selected pro-
gram of short subjects than with longer and more expensive
productions. By no means does he minimize the importance
to the large house of the feature of quality. His point is
that the long subject can make money only when it has real
merit, and then only in a house of such size that it can af-
ford an extensive advertising campaign.
"The situation in the motion picture business is under-
going one of the most radical changes it has experienced
since the coming of the feature picture," said Mr. Wright.
"That is my conclusion after a three weeks' trip, covering
the greater part of the film territory east of the Rocky Moun-
tain States. I would advise New York film men who do not
wish to be caught napping during the coming year to make
the same trip and learn from personal contact with exhibitors
the way the wind is blowing before it is too late.
"Reports that come to you sitting at ease in your New
York office may very easily be completely discovered. One
exhibitor or exchange man visits the city one week and he
replies to your question as to business by saying 'Rotten.'
Another man comes to you the next week and he is glowing
with enthusiasm. I have found to my own satisfaction the
.why and wherefore of both answers.
"I talked with exchange men, but of even greater import-
ance with every exhibitor I could possibly meet. I found
only one story. The exhibitor running a general program
made up of short releases is making money, in some in-
stances big money; the theaters offering long films so-called
features are not making any money, and in many cases
they are losing. While at the exhibitors' ball in Boston on
December 1, I met a man who operates many theaters, two
of them large houses. In these big houses he is running fea-
tures and just about clearing expenses. In his small theaters
he is offering his patrons a regular program, and he tells
me he is cleaning up from $150 to $400 a week profit at each
small house.
"This same story was repeated to me so often with varied
details that it became old before I had neared the end of
my trip. I do not say that there are no feature theaters
making money. That would be foolish. But in every in-
stance I found that the only exhibitors making any money
with long films were the very largest houses, those select-
ing their features carefully and operating their theaters in
a high-class manner. These are so few and far between,
however, that they offer no indication of the general busi-
ness outlook. A safer guide is the condition of the medium-
sized houses that have been vainly striving to play the fea-
ture game. Running long features at high rentals, profiting
, by all the wonderful 'exhibitor co-operation' of which we hear
so much, these houses have found it a nip-and-tuck struggle
to keep receipts within reach of the steadily mounting ex-
penses.
"Many exhibitors informed me they are planning to return
to a general program made up of short releases. But in
doing so they intend to profit by one lesson which they have
learned while paying the feature-maker's fiddle. They plan to
pick out each week pictures of superior quality that they can
feature in the same manner that they have been boosting the
long films, for they feel that they can get just as much busi-
ness as formerly, while their profits will be augumented by
the difference in cost between the regular service and their
feature rentals. I found many exhibitors doing this already
with our two-reel Stingaree stories. Several exhibitors I
met called my attention to the fact that in the name of E. W.
Hornung, author of this series, they have just as big an
advertising card as had been presented by them in connec-
tion with a long feature, while the beauty of it was that the
releases were condensed. In a similar manner I found other
exhibitors featuring the daring personality of Helen Gibson,
who appears in our railroad pictures, while many were plan-
ning advertising to profit by the return of Lloyd V. Hamilton
to the Ham Comedy Company.
"Taking it all jn all, it is my conclusion that from now on
the long film will wane in popularity and the backbone of
the motion picture business will be the short subject. This
is not theory. I will leave to others the time-worn argument
of whether the patrons really want varied programs or long
hlms. This conclusion is the result of observations from the
^'^vpoint of the exhibitor— the man who pays the bills"
Ihe Kalem Company has definitely decided on the players
who will be seen in the new series by George Bronson
tioward. The work of production on the initial episode of
the series is already well under way. In addition to the stars
Mann Sais and OIlie Kirkby, who will share honors as the
Love Pirates, the principal players in the support will be
Irue Boardman, Paul C. Hurst, Thomas Lingham, Frank
Jonasson, Edward Clisbee and Joseph Marber. These play-
ers have parctically all appeared during the course of the
Stingaree series. As announced last week the series is
being produced under the direction of James W. Home.
Sis Hopkins and the director of the comedy company and
the players who will be seen in her support in the coming
Kalem series, have gone to Jacksonville. A farewell party
was held by the members of the company at the Nineteenth
street studio on New Year's Eve, which also served as Sis
Hopkins' introduction to the interior of a motion picture
studio. Work on the first subject comedy started Monday
no time being lost, as a technical crew had been busily en-
gaged at the studio for a week.
The company which made the journey South on Saturday
included, in addition to Rose Melville, the creator of Sis
Hopkins, the director, Robert Ellis, Frank Minzey, Olive
West, Arthur Albertson, Henry Murdock, Richard Purdon
and cameramen and other assistants. Frank Minzey is well
remembered through his long connection with the Sis Hop-
kins of the stage, and he is expected to prove equally popular
when seen in similar roles on the screen.
National Board Fully Indorsed
Its Activities in the Anti-Censorship Fight Will Be Aided by
the Manufacturers.
THE conference between the representatives of the Na-
tional Board of Censorship and the representatives
of the producers which was partially reported in last
week s issue, resulted to the entire satisfaction of both parties.
There was some discussion as to just what form the activi-
ties of the Board should take hereafter. The representatives
of the Board declared that censoring pictures was by no
means their most important task. Their most important
work was to spread the gospel of the freedom of the screen.
The Board said one of the representatives wants to conduct
a campaign of education. It wants to make known as widely
as possible its philosophy of voluntary supervision and prove
how much superior it is in every way to legalized censor-
ship. The Board, the speaker continued, was not interested
in the fight against legalized censorship because legalized
censorship might hurt this or that manufacturer, but solely
because it regarded censorship as a political heresy and as
a very serious menace to the freedom of expression. The
Board looked upon its co-operation with the producers as a
very important part of the civic and social work which had
been advanced through all the societies represented in the
People's Institute.
There was a general assent to this approval of the Board's
policy. It was decided to support the Board in all its mis-
sionary work against censorship. The exnense incident
thereto was apportioned among the producers in accordance
with the number of films which each product submitted for
the Board's examination.
QUICK WORK BY MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Within twenty-four hours after the ship was sighted off
New York harbor, the Mutual Weekly was showing at the
Palace theater. New York, animated pictures of the Ford
Peace Party on its way to Europe aboard the Oscar II. This
is extremely quick work, since all film must suffer an inevit-
able delay going through the custom house. However, the
desire of the Mutual Weekly to give its patrons the quickest
service took the editor himself. Pell Mitchell, down the bay
on a tug to expedite delivery.
NEW PRODUCING COMPANY AT SALT LAKE.
Briant Stringham Young of Salt Lake City, formerly
president and general manager of the Satchwa Film Corpora-
tion, will, in the future, be connected with a new company
now in process of formation, to be called the Pioneer Film
corporation, with headquarters in Salt Lake City. The new
corporation has several contracts on hand, in addition to a
large number of negatives from completed pictures. These
will soon be put on the market in regular releases.
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Metro Busy with New Year
Many Promising Feature Productions Are Planned as 1916
Dawns.
METRO begins the new year with a rush that bodes well
for the coming season, according to an announcement
made at the new offices of that corporation at the
Longacre Building. Two new directors have been added to
Metro's already large staff, and a new star will shine from
the Metro firmament, a new leading woman, who later will
doubtless achieve stellar rank, will be seen and the initial
work has been done on many new and elaborate motion
picture productions.
O. A. C. Lund, who has a long line of motion picture
achievement to his credit, is one of the new directors, and
the first feature he will produce for his new connections
oromises to be one of the most notable and unusual ever
planned for the Metro program. The locale of this feature,
which is yet unnamed, is in the snowy wilds of Labrador, and
thither Mr. Lund will go with a company of Metro players,
headed by Hamilton Revelle and a very well-known leading
woman, who has been selected, but whose name is at present
withheld. The production will be made under the auspices
of Rolfe Photoplays, Inc., for the Metro program. An un-
usually strong supporting cast has been engaged.
Metro also announces that Julius Steger, the popular dra-
matic actor, who recently joined forces with Metro as a per-
manent star, will begin work immediately upon the strong
five-act feature production, "The Blindness of Love." This
dramatic vehicle, which was especially selected with Mr.
Steger's gifts in mind, was written by Ruth Mitchel Com-
fort, the well-known dramatist and novelist. The production
will be made by Rolfe Photoplays, Inc., for the Metro pro-
gram, and will be directed by Charles Horan. Mr. Horan
recently completed "The Rose of the Alley," in which little
Mary Miles Minter is starred.
Mabel Taliaferro, who achieved fame on the speaking stage
in "Polly of the Circus," "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and
other notable productions, will begin work on two new
Metro wonderplays. Edwin Carewe, who directed Emily
Stevens in the two wonderful features, "Destiny, or the Soul
of a Woman" and "The House of Tears," and Ethel Barry-
more, in "The Final Judgment," will direct Misj Taliaferro
in the two new feature productions.
William Nigh, who is at present directing Va'li Valli, in
"Her Debt of Honor," has a few exterior scenes to make
before completing the feature, and as soon as they are fin-
ished he will begin work on another big Metro production
in which Lionel Barrymore and Marguerite Snow will be
starred. This five-part photodrama is still unnamed, and
was written by Mr. Nigh himself. This feature will be pro-
duced by the Columbia Pictures Corporation for release on
the Metro program.
Howard Truesdell, who has been associated with Charles
Horan, as assistant director at the Rolfe studio, is already
at work on a new Metro production as co-director with Fred
Balshofer, which will be made by the Quality Pictures Cor-
poration. Mr. Truesdell and Mr. Balshofer will go to north-
ern Maine to make the exterior scenes, where scores of thrill-
ing and exciting situations, including a chase by a pack of
ferocious timber wolves and a hand-to-hand fight with a bull
moose will be photographed. The production is still un-
named, but will be made by the Quality Pictures Corpora-
tion for the Metro program.
Mary Miles Minter, who is in St. Augustine, where she has
just conpleted the final scenes in "Dimples," a five-part Metro
feature released February 14, will begin work immediately
upon another feature production, "Love Triumphant." The
exteriors of this feature will be made in Florida, and a ma-
jority of the strong supporting cast, that appeared with Miss
Minter in "Dimples." will remain to work in the new picture.
Thomas J. Carrigan, her new leading man. will be featured
in "Love Triumphant" with Miss Minter.
A CORRECTION.
The Premier Program Corporation wish to announce that
it has not leased the studio at 11 East Fourteenth street, for-
merly occupied by the Biograph and Kleine companies. Pre-
mier Program is exclusively a marketing organization, al-
though two of its producing companies already have perma-
nent eastern studios. One is located at Tappan, N. Y., and
the other at Cliffside. N. J. Both of these studios are fully
equipped, have ample room and are modern in every re-
spect. For the present they are sufficient to meet the needs
of the Premier_ Program, although negotiations are now
pending and options have been secured for additional studios
in the south during the winter months.
Frederick Montague Appears in "The Bait"
THE completed ca.'^t of "The Bait." the first five-reel
Mutual Masterpicture, de luxe edition, production
David Horsley will release under the Mutual's new ex-
pansion policy, includes not only such well-known players as
William Clifford and Betty Harte, along with others of repu-
tation, but has been materially strengthened by the engage-
ment for the picture of
Frederick Montague, a
legitimate player of
many years' experience.
He lias been cast for the
character of Tom Sloan
the gambler, a part he is
particularly fitted to por-
tray.
Mr. Monta.gue brings
with him, besides his le-
gitimate stage experi-
ence, the fruits of five
years' work before the
camera. H i s first film
engagement was with
Thanhouser. Later h e
joined the Vitagraph
Company in the east and
came to the Coast, eigh-
t e e n months ago, re-
maining with the same
company only a short
time, for Lasky engaged
him for Col. Moreau in
"Cameo Kirby"; Police
Inspector Cregan in "A
Gentleman of Leisure";
Fairfax in "What's His Name" and parts in other produc-
tions.
Mr. Montague was born in London, England, in 1860.
He made his debut on the dramatic stage at the Globe
theater in London twenty-five years ago, appearing in "False
Shame." Following this he played important parts in com-
panies headed by Edwin Booth, Thos. W. Kean and Mr.
Sothern and for a number of seasons was leading man for
Mme. Modjeska. Eighteen years ago he came to America
from London with an Augustin Daly company.
Frederick Montague.
"THE NEER-DO-WELL" BREAKING RECORDS.
Not since the release of "The Spoilers" has filmland taken
more notice of a film drama than that evidenced in
"The Ne'er-Do-Well." There are many similar details in
connection with these two great dramas filmed by the Selig
Polyscope Company. Both stories were written by Rex
Beach, the novelist; both run about the same length, nine
reels; both were produced by Colin Campbell, the well-
known director; both were filmed under the personal super-
vision of William N. Seli,g, president of the Selig Polyscope
Company; both deal with red-blooded Americans and true
American life. The record achieved so far by "The Ne'er-
Do-Well" is unusual. Rights for this wonderful film drama
are going like hot cakes and demands by mail and wire have
been received by the Selig Company even before the film
was ready for general release. Kathlyn Williams takes the
leading role in "The "Ne'er-Do-Well," being supported by
an exceptional company of players, including Wheeler Oak-
man. Frank Clark, Sydney Smith and Eugenie Besserer. A
majority of "The Ne'er-Do-Well" scenes were filmed in
the Panama Canal Zone. Life as it was during the work
on the Panama Canal is faithfully reproduced; interior scenes
of old Panama prisons; odd nooks and corners in Colon;
work along the big canal; and the interiors of the homes of
Spanish aristocracy are shown with every attention to true
detail. The story of "The Ne'er-Do-WcU" opens in New York
City, and there is a battle every bit as realistic as that shown
in "The Spoilers." Wonderful photography, acting, and an
exciting story combine to make "The Ne'er-Do-Well" one of
the greatest of film productions and a drama that will add
to the laurels of the Selig Company.
PRESIDENT LAEMMLE GOES TO COAST.
President Carl Laemmie, of the Universal Film Manufac-
turing Company, left the day before Christmas for Universal
City, where he will spend five or six weeks in looking over
the city and attending to certain business details of the com-
pany. Afterward he will leave for Hot Springs, where he
intends to spend three weeks, unless called home by busi-
ness. I
January 8, 1916
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221
Next Week's Vitagraphs
There Will Be Nine Reels of Drama and Comedy of the
Usual Good Quality.
THE Vitagraph weekly program announced for release
during the week commencing Monday, January 10,
will consist of nine reels of drama and one of comedy.
Monday's releases will comprise a four-part drama and two
Scene from "The Surprises of an Empty Hotel" (Vitagraph).
single-reel dramas. A "Sidney Drew Comedy" is announced
for Friday, and on Saturday a three-part Broadway Star
Feature will close the week's releases.
The four-part drama announced for Monday in the Per-
sonally Picked Program is "The Surprises of an Empty
Hotel," written by Archibald Clavering Gunter and pro-
duced by Theodore Marston with an all-star cast including
Charles Richman, Leo Delaney, Arline Pretty, William Dunn,
Robert Gaillard and Ethel Corcoran. The story holds the
interest from the beginning and in a thrilling climax
audiences will see a large steam yacht blown to pieces by
SO pounds of dynamite.
The plot tells of the efforts of rascally attorneys to push
the claims of common law widows to the estate of a wealthy
man. They plan to rid themselves of the real widow and
endeavor to obtain evidence by spying on her in her room
in a huge hotel, emptied by a scare of sickness. It is a
mystery story of unusual originality handled in a different
manner, capably directed and splendidly acted.
"A Cripple Creek Cinderella," a one-part drama released
with the locked reel program, was produced at the Western
studio of the \'itagraph Comany by Ulysses Davis and was
written by Daisy Smith. The cast includes William Duncan,
George Stanley, .Alfred Vosburgh, Mrs. Vosburgh and Carle-
ton Weatherby.
"When Lin Came Home," a single-reel drama, completes
Monday's releases. This drama is one of real heart interest
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and employs a cast of players including George Holt, J.
Carleton Weatherby. Miss Wolbert and William Weston.
The story was written by L. Case Russell and produced by
William Wolbert.
Friday. January 14, "When Two Play a Game," a one-
part comedy featuring Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Dr-ew, is an-
nounced for release. The story was written by William B.
Courtney and produced by Mr. Drew. The theme shows a
wife with many women friends daily at the house, knitting
socks for soldiers, much to her husband's discomfort. He
plans to escape this unpleasantness and suddenly becomes
a victim of aphasia, with the help of a friend. His wife hears
of his plans and resolves to teach him a lesson by playing
the "lost memory game" herself. After many complications
both confess and "make up."
A three-part Broadway Star Feature, "By Love Redeemed,"
written by Alice Williams and produced under the direction
of C. Jay Williams, is announced for release on Saturday,
January 17. The cast includes Jewell Hunt, Logan Paul,
Garry McGarry, Anders Randolf, Paul Hornung, and Belle
Bruce.
In the story is a young girl abused by her brutal father,
who one day, in a fit of rage, strikes her on the head with
the butt end of a revolver. The girl suffers from bone pres-
sure, caused by the blow, and in consequence becomes a
petty criminal. Later a prominent surgeon performs an
operation and the girl recovers her normal mentality. She
secures a position as a maid and one day her father appears
and tries to force her help him rob the safe. In the struggle
which follows he is killed and the girl is left to marry the
man she loves.
Motion Pictures in Honduras
Conditions Prevent the Establishment of More Than One
Photoplay House in Tegucigalpa.
CONSL'L E. M. Lawton, Tegucigalpa, says that there
is but one motion picture theater in the consular dis-
trict of that city, viz., the Teatro de Variedades. A
number of causes combine to prevent the industry from be-
ing more successful, among which are poor transportation
facilities, the small purchasing power of the masses, the
sparse population generally, and the lack of electric service
in all the other interior towns.
In this city shows are given three or four evenings a
week, commencing at 8.30 or 9 p. m.. and lasting until mid-
night or after. The prices of admission vary with the qual-
ity of the subject. Old pictures of the ordinary type of
drama, comedy, etc., are sometimes displayed at prices rang-
ing from 10 to ?0 cents United States currency, depending
on the location of the seats. Other nights, when such well-
known films as "Les Miserables" are run, the prices are
trebled: and for ordinary new subjects the usual charge is
about 50 cents for the best seats.
No attempt has been made here to try continuous per-
formances. The Tegucigalpa consulate has been endeavor-
ing to interest persoi.s in establishing small theaters with
popular-price continuous shows. One firm, which is
equipping a restaurant with a Japanese garden, has asked
to be informed about films and accessories, and another
firm has inquired for apparatus which can be operated by a
portable li.ght for use in towns where there is no electric
service. With outfits of that sort a service might be es-
tablished in some eight or ten towns within a reasonable
radius of this city. The local theater rents its films from
Panama on a basis of SO per cent, of the receipts. So oner-
ous is this charge that the question naturally arises, why
would it not pay some American manufacturer to send a
representative to tour Central America and contract with
the established theaters for film service? There are prob-
ably 20 or more theaters in the five Republics that could use
films for an average of 20 programs per month, and one
central office, say in Guatemala City, could attend to the
distribution and service generally. The writer has no posi-
tive knowledge of conditions outside of the Tegucigalpa
consular district except as told by the owner of the local
theater, but the latter is greatly interested in the develop-
ment of some such plan and states unequivocally that such
a project is much needed and could be made very successful.
All classes of pictures are popular, including comic, tragic,
cowboy, chases, historical, war and detecti.e stories. Per-
haps the most popular are Wild West scenes, where feats of
horsemanship and quick gun play are generous components.
All reading matter should be in Spanish.
HARRY PALMER WRITES COMEDY FOR "BUDD"
ROSS.
That not all Harry Palmer's time is given up to animating
"Keepin' Up with the Joneses" for the Mutual program is
evidenced by the acceptance of a scenario from his pen for
the use of "Budd" Ross, a Gaumont star. Cartoonist Pal-
mer's oflFering is called "Ham and Eggs." It will be released
as a Casino Star Comedy January 16. It is being directed
by Edwin Middleton.
222
WUVISG PICTURE WORLD
Tanuarv 8, 1916
Eight Busy Directors
They Are Making Forthcoming Equitable Releases — Presi-
dent Spiegel Pleased.
EIGHT Equitable directors are at work on forthcoming
features, soon to be released by that company. This
excess of four more productions a month than the re-
leasing activities call for permits of the optimism of Presi-
dent Arthur H. Spiegel in the anticipation that very shortly
eight productions ahead will afford the opportunity of diver-
sifying the program to
a greater extent than
has been possible, with
the concern just enter-
ing its third month of
actual production.
John Ince is at work
with Frank Sheridan,
.Arthur Ashley and
M a r y Charleson i n
"The Struggle," which
is in the course of work
at the Flushing studio.
Frank Powell is bus-
ily engaged assembling
casts and securing lo-
cations for the initial
vs'ork of the noted au-
thor, Richard Le Gal-
iienne, "The Chain In-
visible," in which Em-
m e 1 1 Corrig-an i s t o
star. Mr. Powell is to
take h i s company t o
the middle west, where
the exteriors will b e
staged. The middle
west being opulent in
rugged landscapes and
mountain scenery, will
the stirring storv to be
Frank Sheridan.
furnish admirable backgrounds for
enacted.
E. Mason Hopper is at Naco, Ariz., in the very heart of
the great American desert, where Gail Kane and a support-
in" cast of twenty principals are staging the principal scenes
in "Her God," which will be the second Gail Kane-Equit-
able production under Hopper's supervision.
Charles Seay, directing Muriel Ostriche, has been traveling
throughout the southland for five weeks, he and his company
being the honored guests of Con T. Kennedy's itinerant cir-
cus. The play being
staged by Seay, " B a -
bette of the Ballyhoo,"
calling in its entirety
for circus surroundings
and atmosphere, is be-
ing staged with the
most faithful adherence
to the author's ideas.
Harry Handworth is
in charge of production
of "The Pain Flower,"
in which Marguerite
Leslie, formerly leading
woman with Sir Henry
Irving, will make her
debut on the screen.
"The Pain Flower" i s
being staged at Flush-
ing, L. I., with several
out-of-town places fig-
uring i n Handworth's
itinerary for the exte-
riors.
S. E. V. Taylor will
begin work this week
on the elaborate p r o -
duction of "Passersby,"
contemplated by Equitable. "Passersby," from the pen of
C. Haddon Chambers, is being scenarioized by the author
himself, and Equitable has promised Mr. Taylor an all-star
cast. Mr. Taylor completed "Her Great Hour" a few days
ago, but fortunately was in possession of the scenario of
"Passersby" some weeks ago, and this promises more novel-
ties than characterizes "Her Great Hour," which is en-
thusiastically referred to by the Equitable concern as. a pic-
turesque and startling story.
Joseph A. Golden and Edmund Lawrence, of the Triumph
Mary Boland.
staff, are working on "The Ransom." in which Julia Dean
stars, and "Three Pairs of Shoes," with Mary Boland in the
star role.
All in all. President Spiegel considers the activities of his
concern seriously progressing toward a goal of class and dis-
tinctness to which his ambitions liave been directed since he
began studying the field a year ago.
Mutual Has Noted Writers
Several of Wide Fame Are Supplying Material for Mutual
Features.
IN ITS determination to present the very best in story and
plot in the motion pictures released through its service,
the Mutual Film Corporation is drawing upon the serv-
ices of the best fiction writers of America. Among its reg-
ular and occasional contributors to the scenario departments
of the Mutual's producing companies are the names of some
of the most widely read short story writers.
One of the most frequent scenario contributors to the
American Film Corporation at Santa Barbara is Kenneth B.
Clarke, the fiction writer whose short stories appear in the
Saturday Evening Post.
The series of humorous motion picture stories by Charles
H. Van Loan, which were published in the Saturday Eve-
ning Post, "Buck Parvin in the Movies," are being released
tri-weekly in the Mutual as Mustang Star Features.
A third well-known fiction writer and contributor to the
current magazines who has been engaged to write a series of
Mutual photoplays, is Frank H. Spearman, the author of
numberless railroad yarns, whose efforts at scenario writing
are now being directed to the Signal Film Corporation's pic-
turized novel, "The Girl and the Game."
Then there is Roy McCardell, the New York newspaper
man, and the winner of the $10,000 prize for furnishing the
idea and the scenario for the spectacular serial, "The Dia-
mond from the Sky." which recently finished its first run
releases.
Rufus Steele, another writer for the Saturday Evening
Post, has contributed a worthy addition to the Mutual Pro-
gram in the plot and story of "The Deathlock," a Mutual
Masterpicture, to be released Dec. 30.
"The Secret Agent," a Gaumont three-reel "Rialto" release
featuring Robert T. Haines, is the filmization of a Saturday
Evening Post story by Arthur E. Stringer.
"The Other Side of the Door," an American Mutual Mas-
terpicture. to be released January 6, is taken from a book by
the same name written by Lucia Chamberlain.
Rennold Wolf, the well-known New York dramatic critic,
and the author of many of the most popular musical and
theatrical successes for several seasons back, has written sev-
eral comedies for the Gaumont Company. "Hunting," a
one-reel funny picture featuring Budd Ross, is the most
recent offering from Mr. Wolf's pen to be filmed for Mutual
release.
LUCILLE TAFT AND ALEXANDER GADEN IN "THE
DRIFTER."
The big five-reel feature Richard Garrick will next direct
for the Gaumont for release on the Mutual program will
star Alexander Gaden and Miss Lucille Taft. The play is
"The Drifter," from the pen of John B. Clymer. Miss Iva
Shepard will also have a prominent part in the production.
A great many scenes require a race track setting. Since
there will be no race meet at Jacksonville in the near future,
Director Garrick will transport his company to the nearest
meet of the winter circuit. It is thought the players will go
to New Orleans, although there is a possibility the work
may be organized in time for the meet at Havana, Cuba.
"The Drifter" will follow Gaumont's "As a Woman Sows"
as that company's Mutual Masterpicture, edition de luxe, con-
tribution to the Mutual program.
GOFF VISITS MIDDLE WEST BRANCHES.
A. W. Goff, assistant general manager of the V-L-S-E,
left New York last week for a tour of the Big Four ex-
changes which will take him to Pittsburgh, Kansas City,
Minneapolis, Chicago and St. Louis. Mr. Goff's visit to
these offices of the Big Four is eagerly looked for by the
branch managers of the V-L-S-E, for the reason that the
new sales director can advise from a practical as well as a
theoretical viewpoint, having conducted branch offices
throughout the entire section of the country in which he will
travel.
Mr. Goff will spend part of his time in promoting the cause
of open bookings, of which he is one of the most ardent
apostles.
Januar}- 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
221
Zukor Raps Sex Plays
President of Famous Players Film Company Discusses
Method of Discovering What the Public Wants.
tfT^HERE IS just one way of determining what the pub-
I Uc w^ants," said Adolph Zukor, founder and president
■^ of the Famous flayers Film Company, in discussing
the old yet ever new question, "and that is to take the consen-
sus of opinion of as many exhibitors as possible. This opinion
should be based solely upon the actual record of the results
obtained by showing various types of film in their respective
theaters. It is in accordance with this view that the Famous
Players receives from the Paramount Pictures Corporation,
its releasing medium, weekly reports on every feature that
is produced.
"This report covers every section of the country and a
similar index extends to the foreign nations as well. From
a careful study of its averages, it is simple for Ihe producer
to determine exactly what kind of tilnis are well received
and those of inferior popularity. There is no more ettective
method devisable for the obtaining of accurate and detailed
information of a really comprehensive nature. No one ex-
hibitor, liowever judicious or well informed, can ever draw
proper conclusions from his own limited field of observation.
"Though the exhibitor can, of course, determine his own
needs, it is impossible for the producer to accede to the de-
mands of tlie individual exhibitor. To paraphrase a familiar
line, he must meet the greatest needs of the greatest number.
"The producer who attempts to determine on his own in-
itiative just what the public wants, or who attempts to force
the public to want what he thinks that it ought to want, is
predestined to come to grief. There are those who consist-
ently attempt to foist upon the public a salacious type of film,
either under the guise of preaching sermons or with the frank
intention of appealing to the sexes. The temporary success
of that style of production has lured several manufacturers
to release plays of this sort, but the records of the stage
play and of the photoplay prove absolutely that the success is
merely temporary and that the releasing of such pictures
is poor judgment from a business standpoint. 'In the long
run,' clean pictures pay best, whether they are comedies or
dramas.
"That the frankly suggestive film is a detriment to the
industry as a whole there can be no question, inasmuch as
it spurs the censors to increased activity and gives the agi-
tators for censorship grounds upon which to base their argu- ■
ments.
"Our records show that clean comedies and the powerfiil
dramas of the better sort are the supreme favorites today.
The lasting success of films of this type and the heavy de-
mands for the appearance of the stars in them proves beyond
doubt that the public today is getting what it wants. Any
new attempt to gauge 'what the public wants' by different
standards than those of country-wide reports on the successes
of the immediate past and of the present is doomed to failure.
.\s I have said before, it is a physical impossibility to produce
films to suit the requirements of any given locality. The
standards of measurement must be broad and there is no
possible way in which to make them so e.xcept that which
has already been adopted.
"Individual reports are also made on the productions group-
ing them according to the star which appears in them. In
this way we are enabled to keep strict account of the popu-
larity of Mary Pickford, Marguerite Clark, Pauline Frederick,
Hazel Dawn and John Barrymore, and to see at a glance
in what type of play they are best received. The constant
tendency of our popularity pendulum to swing toward the
stronger dramatic plays and toward the lighter comedies has
determined our policy for the coming year.
"So far as the source of material is concerned, experience
has shown that to be of no importance whatever. It makes
no difference whether a play or a novel is being adapted, or
whether the subject which is being produced is an original
scenario prepared especially for the screen. There is just
one point of importance: has the finished product real screen
value; is it a good photoplay?"
The First Selig-Tribune
FREE TO EXHIBITORS.
The Moving Picture World will send free of charge to
any exhibitor who asks for it its literature on the censorship
question and its brochure on the Sunda^' Law. Sooner or
later every exhibitor will have use for either the one or the
other and, in most cases, probably he will need the two pam-
phlets. We have distributed a large number and we want
every exhibitor to have this extra service which goes free
to all readers and subscribers of The Moving Picture World.
SEND FOR THIS USEFUL LITTLE LIBRARY TO-DAY.
Initial Edition of the New News Pictorial Weekly Is Just
Out— Covers a Wide Field.
^taHE first edition of the Selig-Tribune News Pictorial
^ was released by the General Film Company on Mon-
day, January 3. Though it is rather early to estimate
the degree of popular favor with which this new picture
weekly will be received a glance at the titles of subjects
covered indicate that it will cover a wide range of territory
and subjects and sliould be, in consequence, a welcome num-
ber on the program of any motion picture theater. It is in
reality a semi-weekly as it will be issued twice each week.
.\ few of the interesting features are:
Scenes from the various battle fields of the great European
conflict, supplied by John D. McCutcheon and other war
correspondents: the new $8,000,000 bridge at Memphis, Tenn.;
exclusive views of Col. E, M. House, friend of President
Wilson, about to embark for Europe, On the same vessel
leaving New York City are shown Captain Boy-Ed, formerly
naval attache at the German Embassy, recalled at the re-
quest of President Wilson, and also Brand Whitlock, novel-
ist, former Mayor of Toledo, and now U. S. Minister to
Belgium, who returns to his duties. Kewpie, the baby ele-
phant at the Selig Zoo. at Los .\ngeles, is shown partaking
of breakfast and how lie gets it is a study in natural history.
At Washington, D. C, the pages of the U. S. Senate are
entertained at dinner by N'ice-President Marshall, while
guards watch plants manufacturing war ammunition at .Aetna,
Indiana. At Revere Beach. Mass., a roller coaster, wrecked
by a gale, falls and crushes two houses and injures many
persons. How the holiday spirit invades the Navy and how
the bluejackets on the battleship Nebraska act as hosts to
hundreds of poor children will prove of true heart interest.
Waldo Walker Becomes Assistant Director
W.ALDO WALKER, formerly of the publicity de-
partment of the Oliver Morosco Photoplay
Company studios in Los Angeles, has been made
assistant to Director Frank Lloyd. Mr. Walker has had a
varied career, starting out as a newspaper and magazine
writer. He "broke into" the Century Magazine with his first
story while a student at the University of Chicago, and sub-
sequently contributed to
various eastern maga-
zines, being perhaps best
known for his "Green
Book" series of stories
on "Sammy's," a noted
Chicago theatrical cafe,
which he wrote under
the name of "Bailey
Lane."
At College Walker
w'as a member of the
Dramatic Club of the
University of Chicago,
and appeared in both
amateur and profession-
al theatrical productions.
At night he worked as
manager of the Chicago
Telephone Company,
and on leaving college
his employers induced
him to abandon an artis-
tic career by appointing
him day manager of the
north side exchanges.
Unable, however, to
resist the lure of the
footlights. Walker returned to the stage, going out with
the eastern road company of ".\ Stubborn Cinderella," the
musical hit of a few seasons ago. After various engage-
ments _ and also further excursions in the newspaper and
magazine field, he came to the Pacific coast and went into
the motion picture field by becoming connected with the
Morosco film offices. Waldo Walker has made many friends
in the business during his short career in filmdom and re-
ceives the hearty well wishes from all. His first work as
Assistant Director commenced with the production of the
.'^nna Held subject, "Madame La Presidente."
Waldo Walker.
ANOTHER LONDON AGENT COMING.
George B. Cormack, of George B. Cormack & Co.. Cine-
matograph Film Distributors, London, is in New York to
complete some important film contracts.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Herrington Against Tax on Gross Receipts
President of National League Declares Himself on Important
Principle.
IN THE course of an interview with a Moving Picture
World man on tlie question of federal taxation, President
Herrington said: "I cannot understand the purposes of
the men wlio advocate taxation upon the gross receipts of
any business, especially that of the motion picture exhibitor.
Should Congress enact such a law it will be necessary to
put every motion picture theater in the country under im-
mediate government supervision. This could be done in
two ways only: Either the exhibitor will have to make
daily or weekly sworn statements of his receipts and file
them with the Internal Revenue Office or the Federal Gov-
ernment will have a special agent in the box office who col-
lects the tax on the spot. In either event your business
would cease to be your own. What becomes everybody's
business willl then be nobody's business. I know of on other
business in the country where such a tax is being imposed.
The imposition of such a tax is every bit as foreign to the
spirit of our institutions as the establishment of censorship.
Nothing of this sort exists in England. There is but one
government in Europe claiming to be modern and progressive
which has such a tax and that government is the government
of France.
"Now, you can make this as strong as you like: The Na-
tional League is unalterably opposed to any form of Federal
taxation under any pretence whatever, but it is especially
opposed to the imposition of such a percentage tax and it
will fight the influences back of it with all the power at
its command.
"FRED J. HERRINGTON,
"President M. P. E. L. of A. '
CINCINNATI EXHIBITORS ELECT OFFICERS.
The annual meeting and election of officers of the Motion
Picture Exhibitors' League of the Cincinnati Chamber of
Commerce, as its full title now is, was held at the Hotel
Sinton on the afternoon of December 28, after a heated but
friendly campaign between two duly nominated tickets.
The count of ballots after the fight showed that the entire
Red ticket, headed by F. L. Emmert, had won, other officers
elected being as follows: First vice-president, A. G. Het-
tesheimer; second vice-president, M. Marcus; treasurer, John
J. Huss; managing secretary, H. Serkowich; sergeant-at-
arms, Jesse J. Meis. A clever and fetching feature of the
Red propaganda was the presentation at the door, to each
entering member, of a red carnation by a red-haired young
lady, the daughter of Mr. Hettesheimer. President Emmert
and several of the other newly-elected officers were called
upon by the members for remarks after the election, respond-
ing in happy style, and predicting for the organization as well
as for exhibitors in general the best year in history. Presi-
dent Emmert laid special stress upon the necessity for main-
taining high standards, in order to impress upon the public
the fact that moving pictures are intended to elevate, and
not to play down to public taste. A Dutch luncheon was
served to the members after the election.
Adrian Avare, Colorist
Expert in Tinting and Toning Will Embellish the Product of
the Raver Film Company.
FOR the coloring, tinting and toning of tlie first release
of the Raver Film Corporation, Mr. Raver, president
of the company, has secured the expert services of
Monsieur Adrien Avare. Mr. Avare for many years was
connected with some of the biggest producers of motion pic-
tures in France. He was in complete charge of their tech-
jjical departments. While he has a thorough knowledge of
^very branch of the business, he has given particular study to
the coloring of film. He has compiled several very suc-
cessful formulas for duo-tone work that are astounding.
Those who have experimented with this end of coloring
know well what great difficulty is encountered in securing
perfect separation of the colors. They invariably blend, form-
ing a third color that is not desired and form an unevenness
that mars the beauty. Mr. Avare has solved several of these
double coloring problems.
He has avoided hasty jumps from one extreme color to
another, but has blended with his duo-tone process so that it
appears as though one hue flows into the other. The tints
were also picked with a view to the scenery and setting to
which they were to be applied. They are true to the objects
they dress.
Less than 200 feet of the six reels which comprise the pro-
duction of "The Other Girl" will be uncolored. As Mr. Avare
Thomas H. Persons.
remarked, "It is a production that adapts itself splendidly
to colors." However, he does not believe in applying tints
wlicrc the natural black and white will deliver its message a
bit more forcefully. Coloring demands a deep study, as it
must be applied or not applied from both the scenic and
story standpoint.
Thomas H. Persons
THOMAS H. PERSONS, superintendent of the Selig
Jungle-Zoo, at Los Angeles, Calif., was recently
snapped at a time when he was giving two automo-
bile loads of Selig actors and actresses starting out on loca-
tion the "once over." Now
that all the Selig players
have been transferred to
the Pacific Coast for the
winter months, it keeps
genial Tom hustling and
adds to his already mani-
fold responsibilities. Photo-
graphs of Mr. Persons are
few and far between, but
his many friends in Film-
land will immediately
recognize Tom's smiling
face. By the way, Tom re-
cently granted an interviev/
to Charles Van Loan of
Collier's Weekly, in which
he told Van Loan new
facts anent the operations
of the first motion picture
company ever working in
California. William N.
Selig, president of the Selig Company, had an idea that the
Golden State, with its perpetual sunshine, would be an ideal
locality for motion picture production, and he sent the late
Francis Boggs to Los Angeles.
Madeline Traverse
IN MADELINE TRAVERSE the World Film Corpora-
tion has a star acknowledged to be one of the most im-
portant women players in the film world. Miss Traverse
comes liy her success naturally, being the descendant of an
old theatrical family. Her father was Richard W. Trellegan,
one time proprietor of
the Boston Museum
and of many important
stock companies play-
ing throughout the
United States. Miss
Traverse had her first
experience under her
father's direction. Be-
ing always a large child
for her age, she was
playing important in-
genue parts at twelve,
and at fifteen was in-
trusted with the leads
in all the old standard
stock plays produced
by her father's com-
pany.
After her father's
death she traveled all
over Europe studying
music, fencing, dancing
and spending much of
her time on horseback.
On her return to this
country she resumed
her theatrical career
with Rose Stahl in "The
Chorus Lady." both in
New York and en tour to the Coast and to London. She then
played in "Joseph and His Brethren," understudying Pauline
Fredericks, and playing her role on numerous occasions.
With Cohan and Harris she played the adventuress in "Seven
Keys to Baldpate" throughout the Chicago run of the piece,
and afterwards in New York. Her picture career has been
varied and important. She began with the Reliance Com-
pany, appearing in such pictures as "The Other Woman,"
"For the Love of a Man." "The Flower Girl" and "Leah
Kleschna." She came under contract with the World Film
Corporation, to support Robert Warwick in the picturiza-
tion of the novel, "The Ambition of Mark Truitt," after
which she is to be seen in numerous striking portrayals.
Madeline Traverse.
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
225
'What Ruby Did"
A Comedy in Eight Hours Produced at New Rochelle and
Thereabouts — How Five Reporters Became Actors.
THE title of this comedy of newspaper life is "What
Ruby Did." It was enacted last week at the Than-
houser studio and on the road between New York
and New Rochelle, Leon L. Rubinstein playing the leading
role, supported by Cissy Fitzgerald, Edward Earl, Charles E.
Kimball, Hal Ford and others — five newspaper men, if you
please.
SCENE 1. — Oflice in Which Scattered Papers Denote
Great Activity. — Ruby, seated before desk, dictates a note to
stenographer, naming the Hotel Hermitage, New York, as
the place and 11 o'clock Tuesday morning as the time for
the gathering of a party of newspaper men bound for New
Rochelle to play reporters in "What Doris Did," a picture
Scene from "What Ruby Did."
featuring Doris Grey, selected a.s the most beautiful girl at
the Boston li^xhibitors' Ball. Tlie reporters are asked to
bring evening clothes.
SCENE 2.— Lobby of Hotel Hermitage at 11:15 Tuesday
Morning. — Casual loungers reading the morning papers.
Young man with suitcase glances around e.xpectantly anil,
seeing no one he knows, finds seat on lounge. Presently
another young man. also with suit case, repeats much the
same business. Ruby enters hastily at 11:20 and gathers a
party of five, including the two men seated on the lounge
He addresses them collectively.
CUT IN.— "We Will Start Right Away."
Ruby exits into cafe. Men standing in group converse, in-
dicating the exchange of brilliant repartee.
INSERT.— Fifteen Minutes Later.
SCENE 3.— Same as No. 2,
Men in group register impatience. Ruby enters, accom-
panied Ijy Cissy Fitzgerald, Charles E. Kimball and Hal Ford.
E,xpressions on the faces of waiting men brighten.
INSERT.— "Now We're Off."
SCENE 4.— In Front of Hotel.
Party is distributed in three cars — one rickety ta.xi, one
antiquated limousine, one modern limousine. Reporters
enter the two first mentioned.
SCENES S TO 10.— Glimpses of Merry Party en Route.
SCENE 11.— In Front of Edison Studio.
Three reporters exit from taxi and look for other ma-
chines.
CUT IN.— Ten Minutes Later.
Antiquated limousine draws up to curb and party of news-
paper men is complete as in hotel lobby. Faces again indicate
impatience.
CUT IN.— "Where Is Ruby?"
Modern limousine appears. Ruby jumps out. Much activ-
ity. Driver of taxi goes for gasoline. Edward Earl shakes
hands with reporters.
CUT IN.— Ten Minutes Later.
Taxi returns — Mr. Earl enters car with reporters and the
three machines move up road.
INSERT.— Some Time Later.
SCENE 12.— Thanhouser Studio.
.\ctors and actresses, electricians and property boys are
moving about. Reporters meet Director George Foster Piatt
and Doris Grey, There is much conversation and glancing at
watches.
SCENE 13. — Dining Hall at Pepperday Inn.
Ruby at head of table presides over an elaborate luncheon
—animation increasing with each course, reaches a climax in
impromptu dancing.
SCENE 14. — Thanhouser Studio (set in duplication of
Exhibitors' Ball).
Reporters, in evening dress and otherwise, stand around
with extras waiting their turn to be used by Director Piatt.
CUT IN. — One Hour Later. Reporters still waiting.
CUT IN. — Two Hours Later. Reporters still waiting.
CUT IN. — Two Hours and One-half Later. Reporter looks
uneasily at watch, then approaches Messrs. Piatt and Rubin-
stein. Brief conversation — Ruby nods.
CUT IN. — "In Five Minutes."
Consultation among volunteer extras while ball scenes
are being photographed.
INSERT.— 5:30 O'clock.
SCENE IS. — Platform for Reception Committee.
Doris Grey shakes hands with newspaper men.
SCENE 16. — Outside of Thanhouser Studio (rain and dark-
ness).
Mr. Earl and three reporters with bags enter taxi.
INSERT.— One Hour Later.
SCENE 17. — Taxi with Punctured Tire at Curb of Deserted
Road. Chauffeur and reporters confer dejectedly. Chauffeur
examines tire, then looks up.
CUT IN.— "It's Too Bad I Ain't Got the Stuff to Mend
It." Passengers gather luggage and disappear in the night.
SCENES 18 to SO. — Wet streets unpeopled save for three
figures plodding onward.
SCENE 51.— The Third Avenue Elevated Road.
Miss Alleen Faye
MISS ALLEEN FAYE, late of the European stage, has
recently made her way to America, afire with en-
thusiasm born of a knowledge of America's vast
opportunities and remarkable screen accomplishments.
Miss Faye has herself had considerable experience in pic-
tures and is able to write her own scenarios. It is also in-
teresting to know that
she began her theatri-
cal career in Hamburg,
at the age of eleven,
and has played before
the late King Edward
of England acquitting
herself so well that he
presented her with his
photograph in memory
of the occasion.
Some time later Miss
Faye turned to the
terpsichorean art and
after several years of
hard study became the
prima ballerina of an
opera company. After
turning the second time
to the playing of what
is known in America
as straight parts, her
unusual adaptability to
the drama in all its
phases was noticed by
a film producer on the
Continent, who ten-
dered her an excellent
offer to enter the realm of the more popular silent drama.
Miss Faye is a beautiful young woman, with a wealth of
hair of the Titian variety. She has, as would be expected, a
charm of manner which should make her popular among
American people and American studios. This young actress
displays a large admiration for the American way of doing
things, and will no doubt fall easily in line with American
methods of screen production.
Miss Alleen Faye.
MacNAMARA WRITES UNIVERSAL STORY.
"The Poet's Progress" is the title of a poet's comedy with
a different plot, which has been written by Walter Mac-
Namara for Matt Moore and Jane Gail. Miss Gail plays the
role of a Smiling Slavey and Matt is the poet. Mr. Moore is
cast in Director Paton's submarine picture, and for that part
has to have long, wavey hair. This long hair so impressed
Mr. MacNamara that he wrote a poet photoplay for hirh,
which is now being produced at LTniversal City Junior, Leonia.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Wm. N. Selig's Opinion of the Selig-Tribune.
SPEAKING of the Selig-Tribune, the first release of which
was made Monday, January 3. William N. Selig, presi-
dent of the Selig Polyscope Company, said the other day:
"In my opinion the Selig-Tribune will meet a want long
felt by exhibitors of motion pictures. These exhibitors de-
sire a news film that is strictly up-to-date, interesting and
entertaining. The patrons of the various motion picture
theaters have felt there was something lacking in the news
pictorial films and have not hesitated so to express them-
selves not only to the exhibitors of motion pictures, but to
the film manufacturers. It has been my ambition to supply
that something.
"When I concluded to sever our connection with the
Hearst-Selig News Pictorial and to manufacture and release
a news film that would be something 'diflferent,' I naturally
was pleased to co-operate with the Chicago daily and Sunday
Tribune, as the reputation of that publicity medium for
universal pictorial and news service is flattering. I am sure
that the pictureplay public will be more than satisfied with
the Selig-Tribune. No time, money, or thought will be
spared to make this news film everything it ought to be."
Lucien C. Wheeler, editor-in-chief of the Selig-Tribune
news film, has been working with mathematical accuracy and
with the speed of a whirlwind in the Selig general oftices ever
since he was appointed. An able and well trained corre-
spondent, Mr. Wheeler, has seen service on the stafl of the
New York World, of the Washington Post and of Collier's
Weekly. Besides, he is a fine judge of news pictorial
"scoops," and is an adept in securing them.
At the time of writing, the completed plans for the open-
ing releases of the Selig-Tribune give fine promise of suc-
cess and popularity, and this is still more confidently as-
sured when it is remembered that the pictorial productions
are under the expert supervision of H. C. Hoagland, gen-
eral manager of the Selig Polyscope Company.
The first number of the Selig-Tribune made its first ap-
pearance in Chicago theaters on Sunday, January 2. A num-
ber of theaters, including the Kedzie Annex, 3214 West
Madison street; the Parkway, South Michigan avenue; the
Keystone, 3912 Sheridan Road, and the South Chicago thea-
ter, 9220 Commercial avenue, booked it for the day men-
tioned. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, following the
initial presentation, the Selig-Tribune was booked by a
large number of Chicago playhouses, including McVicker's
theater. The Selig Polyscope Company says that the Selig-
Tribune is being cordially received by the trade and that
the advance bookings are at least twice as large as at first
expected.
Among the interesting news pictures shown in the first
number of the Selig-Tribune were intimate views of Colonel
E. M. House, the President's confidential adviser, who has
sailed for Europe to consult with U. S. diplomats. The pages
of the U. S. Senate are shown at an entertainment given by
Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall. Captain Boy-Ed, re-
called by the German Government, is shown going aboard
the S. S. Rotterdam, en route to his home country. "Kew-
pie," the baby elephant at the Selig Zoo, is seen at breakfast,
and the German Reserves are shown digging themselves in
for a hard winter in Russia. In all thirteen interestin.g and
timely subjects are presented in the first number of the Selig-
Tribune. The photography is good, and the titles are at-
tractively written.
Unique posters have been issued in connection with the
first release of the Selig-Tribune. The posters are made so
as to resemble the make-up of a large newspaper. The Selig-
Tribune poster is three columns wide and carries regula-
tion headlines and text, in magnificent form.
Meeting of Mutual Branch Managers.
A meeting of the branch managers of the Mutual Film
Corporation in the middle west was held in the old Union
League Club, Jackson boulevard and Custom House place,
this city, Tuesday, December 28.
"The occasion was marked by a luncheon at which John R.
Freuler, president of the corporation, presided. The chief
object of the gathering was to formulate plans for the new
program, m conjunction with the de luxe edition which
will be released on Monday, January 17.
An able address was delivered by President Freuler after
Ihe business discussion terminated, after which those present
proceeded to the plant of the American Film Co., Inc in
North Edgewater. There some of the future releases' of
Mutual were viewed, the visitors being taken in charge by
Richard R. Nehls, general manager for the American.
Supper was afterwards served at the Broadway Inn North
Edgewater, and the guests departed for their hotels and
homes at 10 o'clock p. m.
The following were present at the meeting in the Union
League Club:
J. R. Freuler, president; Joe Finn, of the Nicholas-Finn
Advertising Co., Chicago; B. N. Judell, division manager of
the middle west, Chicago; E. H. Dufly, Chicago; Mr
Trosk, Detroit; Mr. Christensen, Cleveland; Mr. Haines,
Cincinnati; R. I. Ballantyne, Des Moines; Mr. Goltz Milwau-
kee; Mr. Miller, Indianapolis; Mr. Weiskopp, Minneapolis;
Mr. Geary, Nichols-Finn Co., Chicago, and F. J. Flaherty,
manager H. & H. branch, Chicago.
Chicago Film Brevities.
The Photodrama Club of Chicago, 3018 Jackson boulevard,
was reorganized by its president, Clarence A. Frambers, on
December 20. Thirty-two members were present. It was
decided to change the former policy of the club, which con-
fined the membership to scenario writers in Chicago, to a
universal membership. All scenario writers are eligible,
whether they have sold their first scenario or not. Those
associated with Mr. Frambers, who organized the club, are
Maude Moore-Clement, S. A. VanPetten, Louis W. Bass,
Charles J. Buckley and Miss Minnie Strehz, all successful
photoplay authors. Mr. Frambers states that, backed up
by his experience as scenario editor for the Selig Polyscope
Company and the success attained last year, better work
may be hoped for the coming year, in which outside writers
can participate. All scenario writers interested in belonging
to this organization will receive full particulars relative to
membership by sending a stamped envelope to Mr. Frambers,
at the club's address, given below.
* * *
E. B. Smith, for five years operator at the Bell theater,
2407 West Madison street, this city, called at the World office
last week. The Bell seats 300. An admission of 10 cents is
charged on Sunday and Wednesday, when seven or eight
reels are shown. Gold Rooster pictures are shown Sundays,
and Mutual masterpieces on Wednesdays. Five cents is
charged on the remaining days of the week, when five reels
of first run Universal service are shown. Mr. Smith re-
ported good business. W. H. Bell is owner and manager.
His son, John, now engaged in other business, was the former
manager.
* * *
Dwight Elmendorf will give another series of" his travel-
ogues at Orchestra Hall, beginning Wednesday evening,
January 12. His travel talks will be given on five Wednes-
day and Friday evenings and five Saturday afternoons, the
first Friday evening entertainment being given January 14
and the first on Saturday afternoon, January 15. The travel
lectures and pictures will treat of the British Isles, Holland,
Switzerland, Northern Italy and Southern Italy.
* * *
Burton Holmes has returned to town and repeated the
most popular travelogue of his 1915 series, "The Panama-
Pacific Exposition," on Saturday afternoon, January 1, at
Orchestra Hall.
* * *
Nortman Bros. & Fecher, who are the present lessees of
the Lexington and Imperial theaters on East Sixty-third
street, recently took over the Drexel theater. 858 East Sixty-
third street, near Cottage Grove avenue. The Drexel seats
800 people. A. Karzas, the former owner, is said to have
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WOKLU
227
received $15,000 cash lor the theater. The new addition gives
Nortman Bros. & Fecher full control of all theaters on Sixty-
third street, east of Cottage Grove avenue.
* * ♦
L. W. O'Connell has been appointed assistant to the secre-
tary and treasurer of the Industrial Moving Picture Co. Mr.
O'Connell has had vi'ide experience in the advertising agency
field and is thoroughly conversant with that branch of ad-
vertising. He occupied an important position with the Hus-
band & Thomas agency, this city, for several years, and has
resigned to accept his present position. Previous to his con-
nection with Husband & Thomas, Mr. O'Connell was em-
ployed by the Lord & Thomas agency, and also did con-
siderable general exploitation-advertising work for important
interests on the Pacific Coast and in Canada.
* * *
Wm. Havill, city examiner of candidates for moving pic-
ture operators in Chicago for several years past, died recently
of heart disease. Mr. Havill was a genial, capable man and
gave good satisfaction in the above capacity. He had nu-
merous friends, who sincerely mourn his loss. At one time
Mr. Havill was president of the Moving Picture Operators'
Union, Local No. 45, L A. T. S. E.
» * *
M. M. Kravetz, manager of the Capitol Film Exchange,
Denver, Colo., which distributes the Apex product as well
as other state rights features, called at the World office
last week, while in the city looking over the field. Mr. Kra-
vetz will spend a few days in Chicago, after which he will
return to Denver.
* * *
One day last week the members of the Advertising Club
of Chicago were given a noon entertainment in the club din-
ing room, the chief feature of which was the showing of the
film, "Fanning with Dynamite." This film was made by the
Industrial Moving Picture Co. for the Du Pont Powder Co.
Robert L. Ford, in charge of the Chicago office of that
company, accompanied the presentation of the film by an in-
teresting lecture. This is the second event of the kind pre-
sented by the industrial moving picture committee of the
club, of which Ed. H. Philippi, of the Industrial Moving
Picture Co., is chairman.
* * *
On Thursday afternoon, December 30, the Essanay Film
Mfg. Co. filmed several scenes of "The Strange Case of
Mary Page" and of "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines" at
the Bush Temple theater, this city. Henry B. Walthall and
Edna Mayo were the leads in the first mentioned picture,
and Richard C. Travers and Ann Murdock took the principal
roles in the second. The theater was crowded to suffocation
by the general public, who were advised of the novel enter-
tainment by announcements in the morning papers on the
day mentioned.
* * *
Mabel Normand, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Arbuckle and Al.
St. John, of the Keystone Company, stopped over for a
few hours in this city Wednesday, December 29, on their
way from Los Angeles to New York City. Mr. Arbuckle, it
is understood, will take his company to Fort Lee, N. J., and
will occupy the former Willat studio there for several months.
The party had a pleasant time during the stopover, and were
introduced to quite a number of admirers. It will be remem-
bered that Mrs. Arbuckle is better known on the screen
as Minta Durfee.
* * *
Wm. Weiss, formerly salesman for the World Film Cor-
poration in its Chicago office, was recently added to the
sales force of Metro's Chicago office.
* * *
A. W. Howell, exchange auditor of the moving picture
service for Metro, spent most of last week in Chicago. Mr.
Howell's headquarters are in Pittsburgh, and he visits the
Chicago oflice once every two months. Mr. Howell left for
Kansas City and the Des Moines office, after concluding his
business here.
* * *
J. P. Seeburg, president of the Seebur.g Piano Co.. this
city, returned from a week's visit to New York, on Wednes-
day, December 29. Mr. Seeburg was well pleased with the
results secured for his company in the Metropolis.
* ♦ *
The first of the Vogue comedies, released Monday, De-
cember 27. through the Mutual, is giving much satisfaction,
from all that can be learned. These comedies are produced
by several companies in Los Angeles under the supervision
of Samuel S. Hutchinson, president of the .'American Film
Co., Inc., and Joseph H. Finn, of the Nichols-Finn Advertis-
mg Co., this city. The first two releases will consist of
two reels and those following will consist of one or two
reels, according to the subject. These comedies are strictly
of a clean variety. They are advertised as "slap-stick with
a reason" comedies, and introduce a new personality in films,
known as "Sammy."
* * *
During George Kleine's brief stay here, he informed me
that shortly after the opening of the new year a series of
one-reel comedies, in which Watson and Bickel are featured,
will be released through Kleine-Edison. Several of these
comedies are all ready for release, and I hope to have th^
pleasure of reviewing a bunch of them in the near future. Mr.
Kleine told me that nothing suggestive or vulgar is permit-
ted in these films, although they are, in a way, of the slap-
stick variety.
* * *
"How Molly Made Good," a six-reel production the state
rights of which for Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, Indiana and
Kentucky are owned by the General Feature Film Co., Chi-
cago, is showing to remarkable business at the Fine Arts
theater, where it opened Sunday, December 26. The pic-
ture has been liberally complimented by Chicago photoplay
critics and some prominent Chicago citizens. E. M. Newman,
the well-known travelogue lecturer, said, after viewing the
films: "A very novel picture, and pleasing in every respect."
The feature is booked for a three weeks' run at the Fine
.\rts.
* * *
The Chicago offices of the Metro Pictures Service were re-
cently changed from the fifth to the fourth floor of the Mailers
Building. Harry Weiss, manager, is so pleased with the
new quarters that he requires a hat several sizes larger
than that formerly worn by him. The new offices occupy
large space, nearly one-third of the entire office space on
the fourth floor. The various departments are excellently
arranged and the appointments might almost be described as
sumptuous. The provisions made for the accommodation of
patrons are especially lavish in appearance. A large ante-
room is fitted up with Spanish leather-covered furniture. An
information booth enables exhibitors to secure any informa-
tion they want regarding past, present and future releases of
the Mutual programs. Even the services of a stenographer
are at the disposal of any exhibitor or visitor. The man-
ager's office is luxuriously fitted up in mahogany and blue,
and the auditing department and the shipping room are
models of their kind. The inspection room is one of the
largest, safest and finest in the city. Mr. Weiss gives out
that nearly 500 exhibitors in the states of Illinois and In-
diana are booked from the Metro office each week, and he
claims that 129 of the 646 exhibitors in Chicago use Metro
service. It is unnecessary to state that Harry Weiss is
responsible for much of the wonderful growth of the Metro
business handlfd in Chicago. He has been ably assisted by
my old friend Phil. Solomon.
* * *
F. Kantack, owner of the Western theater, 2311 West Lake
street, called at the office one day last week and renewed his
subscription for the World. The Western seats 300 people
and programs of the General Film Company's product and
mixed features are oflfered at 5 and 10 cents. Mr. Kantack
purchased the Western about last Thanksgiving day, and
announced that the business had steadily increased since he
became owner.
* * *
Rex O. Lawhead, manager of the Universal booking of-
fices in Chica.go, tells me that the demand for features of
the "Bluebird" brand far exceeds what had been expected
by the Bluebird Photoplays. Inc., at the outset, and this not-
withstanding the dull business during the holiday season.
Joe Wolf, formerly city salesman for the Celebrated Players
Film Co., has been appointed to fill a similar position with
the Bluebird Photoplays, Inc. His office is at 107 North
Dearborn street.
Henry McRae will head a LTniversal company of players
and assistants on a trip embracing China, Japan, India and
South Africa, during which it is the intention to make a
series of five-reel features, with natural backgrounds of the
various countries in which the stories of the films are laid.
The party will leave on the steamship Tenyo Maru, from
San Francisco, on January 8. Mr. McRae directed several
pictures for the Selig Polyscope Co. here, about three or
four years ago. The trip will last about eight months.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLEMAN and CLARKE IRVINE
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST.
"More Like the Fourth Than Christmas," says Jesse Lasky —
Film Hub Enjoys Vacation and Exchange of Greetings.
MERRY CHRISTMAS was a much used subtitle in the
chief producing city this week. Everyone was
happy and merry and glad to be alive and living in
the West. At least they all said so when we saw them.
Jesse L. Lasky said that it seemed more like the fire-
cracker day than Christmas. The air was light and balmy
and the sky was not marred by a cloud.
The various studios celebrated by big trees, vacations,
presents, talks and other forms of merrymaking for the
season.
The exchanges were dressed up for Santy, and the most
jolly place for the week was the Fox office, where Winfield
R. Sheehan, manager of the Fox firm, greeted exhibitors,
players and everyone. Harry Leonhardt was also on deck
with the open cigar box, and presided under the tree, in the
limelight of the Edison candles which glared welcome from
the tree. William Farnam came down from the studio and
shook hands with the showmen and others and helped along
the spirit of the evening.
Several companies that were away getting scenes returned
for the holidays, and many happy little reunions were en-
joyed by filmers here.
FILM ACTOR KILLED.
Charles Harron, Brother of Bobbie Harron, Dies When Car
Turns Too Short a Corner.
While speeding in a car driven by a chauffeur, Charles
Harron, moving picture actor employed by the Fine Art3
studio, met with an accident which cost him his life here
Christmas Eve. The car swung from one street into another
at too high a speed and overturned, running into a tree. Mr.
Harron, who was only 24 years old, was instantly killed be-
neath the heavy automobile. The other occupants of the
machine escaped with minor injuries. Robert Harron left
with the body this week for the east, where it will be given
burial.
CARL LAEMMLE ARRIVES.
Head of the Universal to Spend Month on Coast — May Have
Announcement Soon.
President Carl Laemmle of the Universal Film Manufac-
turing Company, arrived on the Pacific side of the United
States this week, just in time to enjoy a bit of our western
Christmas. Mr. Laemmle expects to remain here for a
month, inspecting Universal City, meeting the people, and
looking over business in general. He may have some good
news soon, he says.
ACTORS FUND ON COAST.
Mayor of Los Angeles Meets Film Men and Promises to
Aid Charity.
At a meeting held this week in the office of Mayor Sebas-
tian prominent film men discussed plans for holding benefits
during 1916 to aid the Actors Fund of America in its stren-
uous campaign to raise a million dollars. The West has
promised to furnish a third of the amount, and if the film
men are as successful as they are enthusiastic they will pile
up that sum.
De Wolf Hopper explained the objects and good done by
the fund. Samuel Goldfish, in charge of the picture men's
interest in the fund, who left the next day for New York,
told of the plans for the coast men, and appointed Jesse L.
Lasky to represent him here as chairman of the executive
committee. Mr. Lasky named the following to aid him and
act on this executive committee, which will meet during the
month to formulate plans for benefits to be held during
1916: Thomas H. Ince, Frank E. Woods, De Wolf Hopper,
Mack Scnnett, W. H. Wyatt, J. A. Quinn and Clarke Irvine.
Prominent and wealthy Angelenos are to be named as pa-
trons and will aid the fund. Days will be set aside when the-
aters will adverise the fund and give a percentage of their
receipts.
Mr. Lasky said that inasmuch as local charitable organi-
zations, when holding benefits, had always enlisted the help
of photoplayers and stage actors, and had always been aided
to the fullest, they could now reciprocate when the acting
fraternity for the first time in the history of the business
called upon the public for aid. The Mayor said he thought
the idea a good one and that he and the citizens of Los
Angeles would co-operate as much as possible to aid the
good work. ^ diUfl
ROSE TOURNAMENT AT PASADENA.
Annual California Pageant of the Flowers to Be Filmed.
Universal Company Will Make Picture — Stars to Parade.
The annual rose tournament at Pasadena this year is to be
a great affair. It is always attended by thousands.
The pageant consists of a long parade of beautifully deco-
rated automobile floats. Carl Lammle will be present to
see the parade and watch a feature picture in the making.
Joe De Grasse will direct a story written by Ida May Park
which features the pageant.
The story deals with the love of a man and a maid, their
separation and final accidental reuniting when tliey meet at
Tournament park on New Year's day, she as queen of the
Tournament and he as hero of the big football game. This
gives Mr. De Grasse a chance to stage at Tournament park
a magnificent coronation pageant. The queen will be Louise
Welch, and she will be crowned in the presence of the mul-
titude at Tournament park. In her pageant will be over 100
members of the Universal company, while the big crowd will
form an unusual background for the picture.
So impressed has President Laemmle become by the op-
portunities that he is here from the east to attend the affair.
"For seven years I have planned to visit Pasadena and at-
tend the Tournament of Roses on New Year's day." said Mr.
Laemmle. "At the last moment something important has de-
veloped and it has been necessary to call off m^' trip. This
year I have decided to allow nothing to interfere with my
plan to be at Pasadena."
BEERBOHM TREE REACHES COAST.
Distinguished English Actor, Who Will Appear in "Mac-
beth" at Fine Arts Studio, Is Given Ovation.
The arrival at Los Angeles of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree,
to make a photoplay of "Macbeth" at the Fine Arts Studio,
has stirred the film metropolis. Sir Herbert was given an
ovation at the train by Mayor Sebastian an_d_ other city of-
ficials, prominent representatives of the British Red Cross
and scores of motion picture players and film men.
At the studio his welcome was equally hearty. As he ar-
rived his car was surrounded by the band of real western
cowboys attached to the studio, who fired a salvo, from their
six-shooters. Several hundred players had gathered and
warmly applauded. For the players Sir Herbert was wel-
comed by De Wolf Hopper, dean of the Fine Arts stars, and
George Stone and Francis Carpenter, the two youngest act-
ors, aged four and six. David W, Griffith and members of
the executive staff received the distinguished guest, who was
accompanied bv his daughter, Iris. They spent the morning
watching the various companies at work on the bis out-
door stages, a new experience to both. Speaking of the_ se-
lection of "Macbeth" for his first American screen vehicle,
the famous actor-manager said:
"I am more and more convinced that the selection is an
ideal one and I am eager to be at work on the production.
'Macbeth', apart from the power and beauty of its dialogue,
is a highly pictorial narrative. Its characterizations are
strongly developed and it is throughout a story of action.
It is, too. one of the world's great classics and to be taking
part in its photodramatization is at once a responsibility and
a distinguished opportunity." r- -ai a
Unusual preparations are being made by the Griffith staff
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for its first Shakespearean production. An extraordinary
amount of research work has been called for m order to
secure accuracy of detail, and the settings will be of im-
pressive magnitude where opportunity ofiers.
HUGE BLAST FOR SCENE.
Inceville and Surrounding Territory Rocked by Big Explo-
sion in Picture.
There was a big explosion this week at Inceville, where
Thomas H. Ince is turning out features for the Triangle pro-
gram. This is expected to be one of the most spectacular
explosions ever staged for a motion picture. A three-
story concrete and brick building was dynamited and then
burned for realistic eflects in scenes for the subject in which
William Collier, the noted comedian, will be starred.
Dynamiting Building at Inceville.
Three hundred persons took part in the scenes, yet none
suffered injury. Nine cameras were focused on the explosion.
Twenty-five sticks of dj'namite and three kegs of powder
were used. The building was on a plateau within the Ince
domain, and so substantially was it constructed that six
weeks were required for its completion. It represented an
office building.
Mr. Ince, assisted by Raymond B. West, instructed the
pla-<'ers to race from the building the moment the signal was
given. Following the explosion tons of sticks, stones, ce-
ment, glass and steel were thrown into the air. The con-
cussion rocked the surrounding country as far as Santa
Monica, where for a time there was consternation. When
the smoke had cleared, it was found the skeleton of the
building stood intact. This was unexpected, the producer
saw even more realism, and he hurriedly revised the scenario
and set fire to what remained of the structure and slowly it
burned to the ground.
With Our Exhibitors This Week.
Los Angeles show houses are devoting much time and
space to the moving picture productions this week, and
much advertising space has been used.
The Monday night openings were notable. At Quinn's
Superba, one of Broadway's best houses, Geraldine Farrar
is compelling a lineup with her superb Lasky picture, "The
Temptation," which is shown here for the first time on any
machine. At the evening premier there were present a no-
table gathering headed by Mr. Lasky, Cecil B. De Mille, who
made the picture; De Wolf Hopper and Sir Herbert Beer-
bohtn Tree. "Temptation" looks good for two or three weeks
run.
At the Majestic Thomas H. Ince's production of "Peggy,"
with Billie Burke, is packing tliem in to this house which
heretofore has been run as a "legitimate" place. This film
is now in its second week, and the prospects are for more
time. The program is electrified with Mack Sennett's com-
edy. "Crooked to the End."
W. H. Chine is smiling over the box office at his big Audi-
torium with Selig's wonderful picture "The Ne'er Do Well,"
with the second week half over and the house totally gone for
each show. Next week, unless this picture continues, "The
Spoilers" in revised film work will be presented.
Down Broadway, at Tally's, Valeska Suratt is showing
them something in "The Immigrant," made by Lasky. One
day the censors swooped down on the house when the boss
was out and nearly caused the place to close for some funny
little reason or other.
Notes of the Studios and Players.
Marie Doro, who is starred by the Triangle Film Corpora-
tion in "The Wood Nymph," has secured a reel of duplicate'
scenes of her Fine Arts play which she has forwarded to her
mother, who now resides in Cairo, Egypt. Miss Doro has
been parted from her mother for three years. In this reel
Miss Doro inclosed a message written on the film.
* * *
The "Brotherhood of Justice" is the name of a new Tri-
angle play being rehearsed this week at the Fine Arts stu-
dios. The story is by Frank E. Woods and Bernard Mc-
Conville.
* * *
A free moving picture show is to be opened this week for
the public at Hamburger's big department store. A complete
theater has been equipped on the fifth floor of the building
and continuous performances will be given each day from
11 to S o'clock.
* * ♦
To boost the city of Los Angeles a "Made in Los An-
geles" label on films produced here is being advocated by
the daily papers, the Mayor of the city, the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association and many other public spirited
bodies. Mayor Sebastian has called a meeting at the City
Council Chambers January 3, when the joint committee of
representatives of every big booster organization in the city
will meet representatives of the film manufacturing concerns
here to present their plan. A number of the leading film pro-
ducers have expressed tlicmslves in favor of the project.
* * *
Enterprising criminals on a number of occasions lately
have got away with some of the most brazen hold-ups and
daring robberies on the streets of Lo^ Angeles, in broad day-
light, by impersonating moving picture operators and making
people believe that they were taking scenes for a moving pic-
ture production. To put a stop to such activities Chief of
Police Snively has this week announced his intention of tag-
ging motion picture operators using the city streets for crime
scenes. A director will therefore hereafter require a permit
to take motion pictures in public places. These permits will
be made out on bright colored cards of sufficient size and
so displayed that police officers or the public may know that
a moving picture is taken. If, in the future, a citizen sees a
man rush into the street and shoot another and sees no per-
mit card posted on the scene, he will know that a crime is
being committed.
* * *
William R. Russell diplomatically let it be known that he
liad added a six-foot cozy corner bench to the living room of
his ranch at Santa Barbara, with the satisfying result that a
Christmas shower of sofa pillows arrived to make the quali-
fication "cozy" a true one.
* * *
Bessie Barriscale returned this week to Inceville after a
prolonged vacation, to resume her work in a forthcoming
Kay-Bee feature. Miss Barriscale looked refreshed from
her sojourn in the mountains. Her first vehicle will be a
virile drama of domesticity from the pen of James Mont-
gomery, whom Ince recently engaged for his scenario staff.
The cast includes William Desmond and Franklin Ritchie,
formerly leading man with the Biograph Company.
* * *
Clara Williams has returned to the Ince studios this week
fully recovered from her recent attack of pneumonia.
* * *
LInder the direction of Charles Swickard 200 persons are
working this week at Inceville in a set depiciting the bar-
racks at Delhi, East India. The scenes are for a Kay-Bee
feature in which H. B. Warner will be starred,
* * *
U. S. "Doll" .\ndrews, film cutter at Inceville, is this week
receiving the felicitations of his associates over the arrival of
an eight-pound daughter.
* * *
William S. Hart and his company of players are still snow-
bound in the mountainous regions of Boulder Creek, where
they are filming scenes for a Kay-Bee feature. Word came
in the nature of a telegram that had been relayed by car-
riers from the wilderness to Santa Cruz, the nearest city to
the location. Mr. Hart stated that some fine eflfects have
been obtained.
* * *
Owing to the fact that the town of Avalon, Catalina Island,
has been destroyed by fire, the Lasky Company has char-
tered a small passenger steamship to be used as a hotel for
the members of the organization appearing in the "To Have
and to Hold" production in which Mae Murrary is to star.
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Bessie Eyton and "Totem."
The company will remain on the island for nearly two weeks
filming the exteriors of the story. Wallace Rcid will play
the role opposite Miss Murrary.
* * *
"The Unborn," the play by Lucy Paton and Franklin Hall,
which is meeting with a great deal of opposition from the
censors in the east because it deals frankly with questions re-
lating to eugenics, is to be put in film form by the Universal.
Lois Weber is adapting
the play for the screen.
* * *
Bessie Eyton, of
"Spoilers" fame, posed
for a picture for us this
week with her cat To-
tem. The cat is a
regular moving picture
actor and actually
i ^M^^P^BBF' / ! Possd for the photo.
|, l^^i^^^lf Totem is a wonder-
sented to Miss Eyton
after the "Spoilers"
was released last year.
Since joining the Selig
forces, Totem has be-
come quite proficient in
the art of playing be-
fore the camera.
* * *
Arthur Shirley, by
furnishing a large bun-
galow in Hollywood,
thereby announces his
intention of remaining
in this country for
some time and sets at
rest the rumor that he
had succumbed to the
request of the Austra-
lian theatrical public and would return to that country to
resume his place on the Australian speaking stage. He is
now under a two years' contract with Thomas E. Dixon
and is taking the role of Colonel \'assar in "The Fall of a
Nation."
* * *
]. Slipper, representing G. A. Metcalfe & Co., of San Fran-
cisco, has opened a local branch at 728 South Olive street
and already is delivering Power and Simplex machines and
showing the Baird.
* * *
The Los Angeles High School has adopted pictures as a
means of educating its athletes. The proper way to do the
many track stunts is shown by films run in projectors which
can be slowed or even stopped when a particular stunt is
being observed.
* * *
Last week it was necessary to employ a billygoat in a cur-
rent Rolin picture. Among other amusing stunts the "Billy"
did was the confiscation and swallowing of three scenarios
from Director Roach's hip pocket. When Mr. Roach dis-
covered the loss the only part of the scenarios in sight was
a portion of one of the final pages on which was written
"finis."
* * *
Allan H. Frahlich is the latest addition to the Rolin Com-
pany staflF, and is now playing juvenile. Gilbert M. Pratt
has been promoted from assistant to lead.
* * *
W. H. Matthew-s, well known in motion picture and the-
atrical circles in New York, has purchased a half interest in
the Optic Theater, formerly controlled by "Pop" Fischer.
This is one of the best houses on Main Street.
* * *
A reel of film exploded Christmas eve in the Western
Theater. 255 South Main street, causing a near panic among
the audience. The crowd made a rapid exit, and the loss was
confined to $300 by the quick work of the house attaches.
W. B. Allan, in charge of the machine, averted serious dam-
age by closing the steel door to the cage as he escaped.
* * *
Because of the recent epidemics of grip and diphtheria.
Barker Brothers, owners of tlie Mission Theater in Monrovia,
Cal., are having their house thoroughly fumigated every
week. Thoughtfulness of this kind is always appreciated by
the public and good advertising for the house.
Miami, Arizona, has three moving pictures theaters. The
oldest and largest is the L'nique, which is owned and man-
aged by Fred Green. The Unique is equipped with a stage
and runs vaudeville and musical comedy acts in addition to
the pictures.
The Crystal Theater is the newest house in Miami, having
been open only a few months ago. The theater is owned by
Kenney & Harris and is under the management of Justus
B. Norcross.
The Lyric, formerly the Gem, is owned by Nenes & Com-
pany. George Nenes is the manager.
* * *
G. Fritz Martin of Tempe, Arizona, is building a first class
moving picture tlieater on East Fifth street. The house will
seat over four hundred.
* * *
"Credit where credit is due." Hence a correction has to
be made. A most plaintive letter from Doris Schroeder of
the Hollywood Vitagraph studios asks that we correct a mis-
take on the part of someone somewhere in the mysterious
tangle of wheels of film making. George Stanley put
on a one-reel comedy "He Got Himself a Wife," with a
hunch of bathing girls in it, and the chief performer was
Vivian Marshall. She is the one who deserves the credit.
* * *
It is not often that we can present any player in a new or
different picture, but we have secured one this time which is
decidedly distinctive. It is a snap of Bobby Harron of the
Bobby Harron.
Fine Arts aggregation as he appeared one day this week at
the studio. A set was up on the stage and he went in behind
the bars and looked out. The picture was not posed, and it
cannot be appreciated unless it is looked at upside down.
Credit Association Elects'Officers
Meeting Held in Milwaukee — D. H. Hoyt Made President —
Other Officers.
DH. HOYT, of the Metro film service, was elected
president of the Milwaukee Film Men's Credit As-
• sociation at a meeting Tuesday night, December 28.
Joseph Mergener, manager of the Mutual Film corporation,
was named vice president and W. A. Baier, of the Jacob's film
booking office, was elected secretary-treasurer of the new or-
ganization.
The ineeting was attended by representatives of the various
motion picture film exchanges of Milwaukee. The object of
the association is to eliminate undesirable and untrustworthy
exhibitors and to cultivate closer and better social and busi-
ness intercourse between the film exchanges and the desirable
exhibitor.
The association will be national in scope.' Minneapolis has
an association, and Mr. Baier will go to Chicago Tuesday,
January 4, to interest the Chicago film exchanges in the plan
of forming an organization there.
Following are other local members affiliated: J. F. Van
Meter, General Film; J. R. Thomson, Universal exchange;
B. C. Smith, Casino Feature Film; William Aschmann, Pathe;
Leo Eckstein, Famous Players; E. S. Benham, Klondike Fea-
ture Film; I. P. Rink, Milwaukee Feature Film exchange.
The next luecting of the local association will be held on
January 10 in the offices of the L'niversal Film Exchange, 133
Second street, Milwaukee.
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Triangle's Patriotic Play
"The Flying Torpedo" Is Said to Be a Sensation— A Fine
Arts Production.
HE FLYING TORPEDO," a war story of the year
1921, has been shipped East and will soon be dis-
closed at the Knickerbocker theater, with general
ii'Y^
release a few weeks later. The Triangle-Fine Arts, in mak-
ing this war play, preferred to pack the material in five reels
Scene from "The Flying Torpedo" (Fine Arts).
instead of extending it a la the familiar type of military
serial or of a long-reeler taking up an entire evening.
The motif of an impending foreign invasion of the United
States controls the action of the piece. In response to an
appeal of the National Defense Board, an old inventor
(Spottiswoode Aitken), perfects an aerial torpedo control-
lable by wireless mechanism. A band of international out-
laws who sell their booty to foreign governments steal the
plans and the torpedo boat itself and murder the inventor.
Prior to his death he has made one duplicate of the mechan-
ism. Winthrop Clavering, chemist, detective and Conan
Doyle type of novelist (John Emerson), enters the action
vigorously at this point. Aided by a clever servant girl
(Bessie Love), his tracing of clues brings him finally to the
crooks' den, whither the police are summoned and the rob-
bers and their spoil are taken. Clavering and Haverman
(W. E. Lawrence) start the manufacture of the torpedo. An
army of yellow men from the Far East invade the West
Coast. The deadly swarm of novel missiles annihilate most
of the enemy, and those that are not killed are driven back
ignominiously to their ships, thus removing forever the
threat of foreign invasion of these shores.
The exciting war scenes of "The Flying Torpedo" were di-
rected under D. W. Griffith's supervision by W. Christy
Cabanne, whilst the earlier scenes were staged by Jack
O'Brien. Besides Mr. Emerson, the star, and those already
mentioned, the cast includes Ralph Lewis, Fred J. Botler,
Raymond Wells, Viola Barry and Lucille Younge. The
working title of the story was "The Scarlet Band," changed
to "The Flying Torpedo" recently. A notable characteristic,
lifting it out of the class of ordinary war-plot dramas, is the
strong vein of comedy that runs through it.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM FAR AWAY.
The Moving Picture World has received a seasonal mes-
sage from far-away Cape Town, South Africa. Mailed on
November 18 it reached New York on December 31. It is
from Joe Fisher, proprietor of the Grand theater, of that
city. There is a splendid photograph of the big community
at the foot of Table Mountain, with the pier in the fore-
ground. Mr. Fisher was a visitor to the convention and
exposition held in the Grand Central Palace in New York
in 1914, and made many friends among his fellow-exhibitors
and among film men and screen players. While here he
appeared in an impromptu story staged at the Edison studio.
Mr. Fisher carried back home with him the film, which
showed him surrounded by the Edison stars.
The Moving Picture World reciprocates the good wishes
of Mr. Fisher. It hopes that he will enjoy a full measure of
happiness and prosperity during the year that is to come.
World Film's Tropical Annex
Selznick Says He Is Going to Build a Studio in Cuba — Thinks
It the Best Location.
WITH the announcement of the departure at an early
date of Clara Kimball Young and company for Cuba
comes the news that Lewis J. Selznick, vice-president
and general manager of the World Film Corporation, has
completed plans for the establishment in that island of a
great studio and picture plant to be known as the World
Film's tropical annex.
Negotiations have been closed for the long lease of large
sections of land near Santiago and the Dykeri mine district.
The property includes long stretches of sea coast, many
acres of dense jungle and cane fields and every possible
variety of tropical settings. The sea coast included in the
World Film holdings, ranges from fiat sandy beaches to
clififs of the most rugged and massive character. At points
along the sea front the full force of the Atlantic sweeps in
majestically in great rollers of green and white, while at
other points are quiet lagoons of still water many feet deep,
but so translucent as to permit the taking of motion pictures
from above, in which the figures of divers and submerged
wrecks can plainly be seen.
"We secured the lease to the Cuban property at a remark-
ably low figure," said Mr. Selznick, "and the architectural
plans for the studio and living quarters for the company and
working force have been passed upon. The work of con-
struction will begin this month. It is our purpose to use
the Cuban studio for many of our winter productions. It
will be large enough to accommodate at least three com-
panies at a time. On our property are locations available
for almost every sort of scenic environment, from mountains
to sandy beaches."
A Pertinent Question
By Theodore W-iiarton.
ONE of the most unhappy situations in the motion pic-
ture world today, which militates against the making
of many a beautiful picture, is the relation of the the-
ater to the children in its community and to the law as
regards them.
I am not the only director in the business who has looked
with high appreciation upon the possibilities in the field
of pictures solely for children; and Wharton Incorporated is
not the only producing company that has tried to solve the
existin,g condition in a way that would allow of the presen-
tation of pictures that would draw and interest and instruct
and delight little patrons. But the fact that state laws here,
there and nearly everywhere, prohibit the attendance of
children unescorted by elders, has led to such a problem
for the exhibitors themselves, in discriminating between chil-
dren of proper age and those who have not arrived at that
age, that the exhibitors cannot be blamed for wishing to
do away with the whole matter by refusing to show pictures
for children at all.
There is no field more attractive than that of child-life;
there is none as yet so nearly untouched; and the reason
stated above is the true one. The recently started movement
on the part of certain very good people of fine ideals and
high intent to secure "better pictures for children" has the
sympathy of The Whartons and probably of practically every
other producer in America. We would all be working for
better pictures for children, if the condition described did
not stand like a stone wall in our way. If our friends out-
side the profession could find a gate for us in that wall, they
would discover that we are quite sincere in our desire to
promote the very end for which they are striving and talking.
It would seem feasible that matinees could be given for
children weekly in thousands of theaters all over the coun-
try, and that such a thorough understanding of the law and
the difficulties it creates for the local exhibitors could be
so made known to local patrons that the problem of the un-
attended child could be eliminated, and so make a way for
child-pictures to come into their own. No one in the busi-
ness of making films to delight the hearts of America's pic-
ture-lovers is any keener than my brother and I to use the
wonderful material in child-life or to give to American chil-
dren the joyous entertainments of picturedom. Wharton
Incorporated has undertaken some pictures of the sort and
will doubtless undertake more; with the hope that we shall
help the campaign along. But it needs the intelligent co-
operation of all agencies concerned to bring about the right
result. I, for one, would like to see a discussion along this
line, with a free expression of opinion from as many men,
in the business and out of it, as could be given space — not
to neglect the women — who should have a word — and who will
have the last word, anyway, on this subject perhaps most
properly of all.
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t
Points for Picture Players
Viola Dana, Edison Star, Tells What Makes for Greatness
on the Screen.
TH li recent statement of an actress, who may lie safely
said to enjoy an eminent place on the stage, that she
attrihuted her success to her acquirement of telling
theatrical tricks, would not hold good nor insure equal suc-
cess on the screen," declared Viola Dana, the little Edison
star who is featured in her first Kleine-Edison release, "The
Innocence of Ruth,"
' ^S^S^ with Edward Earl.
. IPH! "While success on
the stage is possible, I
believe, by the use of a
certain technique in
which the emotions —
t h e feelings — o f the
actor or actress do not
enter as a part of it,
I should say that, judg-
ing from my ten years'
experience on the stage
and what experience I
have had on the screen
lliat real, lasting suc-
cess cannot come to a
jjlayer who does not
fjenuinely feel the part
he or she portrays.
"To this reliance of
the stage stars upon
the use of well-known
cfTective tricks to gain
effects is due, I believe,
their failure to attain
the same heights on the
screen. By this I do
not mean that all stage
stars do this. But I think that those who do succeed on the
screen, to the expected degree, realize the greater and higher
demands of the screen and meet them accordingly. For
instance, every well experienced player knows just what in-
flection of the voice will produce certain effects on the audi-
ence. But in the picture the voice is absent. The player
cannot a:iy longer, on the screen, place reliance on the
voice's myriad messages. And no matter how conscientious
an artist a stage player inay be, I believe there is always more
or less, though perhaps unconscious, dependence upon the
voice's inflections to 'get over' their biggest moments on
the stage.
"For the screen there is left only the face and gestures.
With the unsympathetic eye of the camera to catch every
little thing that the eye would likely miss on the stage, the
screen player cannot simulate thoughts and emotions. His
or her face must really reflect what is passing in the mind.
The successful screen player must use every phase of the
suggestive power of thought to inspire the same thoughts
and feelings in the photoplayer. Imagination, alone, in a
screen player will not suffice. For instance, a good 'set' —
appropriate to the scene or character. If I am playing a girl
of the East Side as I did in 'The Children of Eve,' I can
enter more immediately into the thoughts and feelings of
that character if my. say, 'home' in the set really is like what
a girl of that station would have in actual life.
"One, to succeed out of the ordinary on the screen, must
not alone feel what is portrayed, but feel it deeply. And
the player cannot really express all phases of life until his
or her life has encompassed much — loved deeply and sor-
rowed. As for myself, I feel my stronger emotions so that
I never rehearse them; if I did they would, if the second
time played, lack the spontaneity, the stamp of reality."
Viola Dana.
BARSKY WRITES COMEDY WAR PICTURES.
"Ike, the War Correspondent." is the title of series of
comedy war pictures written by Irving J. Barsky, director of
publicity for the Associated Program. The pictures are being
produced liy the Federal Company, of which Will Rex is the
director. These subjects are said to have been completed:
"Ike Goes to the Front," "Ike with the German Army," "Ike
Captures a Fort," "Ike Stops a Battle." "Ike on the Mountain"
and "Ike Flivvers with Ford."
DAVIS NOW AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.
James G. Davis, who has been identified with the Gaumont
forces for some time, has been appointed assistant to Di-
rector William F. Haddock.
Universal Plans for Miss Lawrence
Famous Screen Star to Make Her Reappearance in Adaptation
of Marie Corelli's "Thelma."
FOLLOWING an announcement made in the columns
of our last issue regarding the return of Florence
Lawrence to the screen we learn from Jie Universal
Film Manufacturing Company that an adaptation of Marie
Corelli's famous novel, "Thehiia," is to be her first picture.
.\lready a Fifth avenue modiste is busy fashioning for her
gowns appropriate to the production. It is said that there
are fifty of these gowns to be worn by Miss Lawrence in
"Thelma." Reference to Miss Lawrence's wardrobe recalls
the fact that the first individual costuming given to any pic-
ture play was introduced by her in a Biograph production
entitled "Lady Helen's Escapade," a rollicking comedy in
which she wore new and elaborate costumes appropriate to
role of "Lady Helen."
Bluebird Names Special Representative
N. H. Spitzer Begins in Canada a Tour During Which He
Will Advise Exhibitors.
TO GET in touch with exhibitors and suggest to them
the proper methods to pursue in exploiting Blue Bird
features, N. H. Spitzer, special representative of Blue
Bird Photo Plays. Inc., left for Montreal, Canada. Monday,
on the first leg of a country-wide tour. To exhibitors who
are familiar with Mr. Spitzer's success as .general manager
0 f Canadian territory
with a prominent fea-
ture organization, his
affiliation with Blue
Bird will come as a sur-
prise. As a matter of
fact, it is due to his
success in that field
that he was offered his
present position with
the newest feature or-
ganization.
The Blue Bird repre-
sentative is considered
an authority on motion
picture merchandising
methods. As a proprie-
tor of theaters in Los
Angeles and Seattle he
obtained a first -hand
knowledge of the prob-
1 e m s which confront
the exhibitor — a knowl-
edge that will enable
him to be of great assistance to the men who book Blue
Bird features and desire to know the best methods of ex-
ploitation.
"The fact that we have added Mr. Spitzer to our forces
is a further indication of our determination to do more for
the exhibitor than merely sell him our service," declared a
Blue Bird oflficial in commenting upon the reasons back of
his organization's move in acquiring the services of the spe-
cial representative.
"What has been of assistance to me in my recent work,"
declared Mr. Spitzer, "is the fact that I have been an ex-
liibitor. Ask the average theater owner why the appeals
which reach him from the average manufacturer fail to move
him and he will simply reply: 'He doesn't know my business!'
Because I have solved the exhibitor's troubles to the extent
of making my own theaters pay I am in the -position to tell
him how to make his theater pay.
"The experience I derived while putting life into my
Seattle theater taught me that if the same procedure were
followed in handling almost any 'dead' house it could be
brought to life." Mr. Spitzer said it was his intention to
get in touch with Blue Bird exhibitors in the cities he visited
and demonstrate to them the business methods pursued by
the most successful motion picture theater proprietors in the
country. If necessary, the Blue Bird representative will
make his headquarters in a house which has failed to return
a profit on the capital invested and without cost to the
owner whatsoever will take charge of the tlieater until an
efficiency system has been installed and the business placed
on a paying basis.
While in Montreal Mr. Spitzer will make his headquarters
at the Blue Bird offices, 295 St. Catherine street. From
Montreal he will go to Toronto, where the Blue Bird of-
fices are at 106 Richmond street. The rest of his itinerary
will be announced shortly.
N. H. Spitzer.
January 8, 1916
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233
Going South
Another Metro Company, Headed by Bushman and Bayne,
Off for Florida.
ANOTHER Metro company of players, the third so far
this season, headed by Francis X. Bushman and Bev-
erly Bayne. left for the south this week, where more
than fifty exteriors will be made for two Quality-Metro fea-
tures. "Man and His Soul" and "The Red Mouse." The
group of artists will go on a special car direct to Jackson-
ville, Florida, where they will work from two to three
weeks. "Man and His Soul" is scheduled for release on
the Metro program January 31, while "The Red Mouse" will
not be presented to the public until sometime in February.
John W. Noble, who is directing Mr. Bushman and Miss
Bayne in these Quality-Metro productions, accompanied the
party. William "Bill" Bailey, assistant director, associated
with Mr. Noble, was sent several days in advance, to obtain
the necessary locations for e.xteriors.
Most of the exteriors will be made for the five-part pro-
duction, "Man and His Soul," which promises to be notable
among Metro's screen achievements and it will be the most
elaborate feature in which Mr. Bushman and Miss Bayne
have ever appeared. The theme of this really distinctive
photodrama deals with Conscience. In an allegory the crea-
tion of the world is shown. Then is seen a realistic sand
storm, one of the big scenes which will be made in Florida.
In the midst of the storm is shown the birth of Conscience.
The next scene, which also will be made amid the won-
• derful everglades and foliage of the southland, will be the
Garden of Eden, where Conscience again appears and pos-
sesses Adam and Eve. Down through the ages, the de-
velopment of Conscience is demonstrated, until the present
day is reached. Conscience is then seen atop a skyscraper
in New York City, looking over the great city and weeping
that the city is almost devoid of Conscience. In another
scene a factory is burned to the ground. This scene will
be made on the outskirts of Jacksonville, and more than
1,000 people will be used.
Besides Mr. Bushman, Miss Bayne. Mr. Noble and Mr.
Bailey, others in the party include J. VV. Davidson, Etta
Mansfield, Fred Sittenham, Edward Brcnnan, H. O. Carle-
ton, cameraman; Marty Malonc, assistant cameraman, and
J. W. Powers.
has been displaced by a wardrobe trunk and an especially
designed wash-stand, thus aflording the young star all the
comforts of home afield.
AUTO DRESSING ROOM.
In order to make the quick changes necessary for the
hazardous scenes in "The Girl and the Game," Helen Holmes,
star of the big Mutual-Signal special feature, has rigged up
a portable dressing room. Recently Miss Holmes suffered
a severe cold following a plunge into the ocean, because of
The Auto Dressing Room.
a lack of a place to change her clothes. But now she has
solved the problem.
A limousine has been converted into a dressing room.
Equipped with running water, a dressing table and all the
appurtenances of make-up needed by a leading woman, this
auto-boudoir de luxe is Miss Holmes' portable home, carry-
her to outside locations and housing her between scenes.
The accompanying picture shows Miss Holmes in her
auto-boudoir, the dressing table in the background, with
coat hanger over it. The big cushioned seat of the limousine
Universal's New Feature Brand
Red Feather Productions Will Be Substituted for Broadway
Universal Features Beginning January 31.
THE first announcement Joe Brandt made after becom-
ing the general manager of the Universal was a change
of name under which Universal features shortly will
be released. Heretofore all features have been released on
a program called Broadway Universal Features, which has
gained prestige throughout the United States and Canada.
.•Vs many confused the regular Universal program with the
Broadway Universal program, it was thought best to have
a non-conflicting name. Therefore, it was decided to use
the name Red Feather Productions, the first of which will
be Violet Mersereau in "The Path of Happiness," to be re-
leased January 31. Mr. Brandt is confident this change will
appeal to both exchanges and theater managers, and will
serve to assist theatergoers in differentiating between the
two.
Following "The Path of Happiness" will be productions
even bigger than anything tliat has ever appeared on the
Broadway Universal Feature program, which will include in
the near future King Baggot's initial appearance on the
feature programs. So, too, will be seen Mary Fuller, Jane
Gail, Harry Benham, Paul Panzer and other Universal stars
who have appeared in Broadway features.
For the first time King Baggot will make a picture for
release in the feature program. He has preferred to do the
one and two reelers which have made him famous, rather
than going into the making of the longer pictures. Con-
stant demand for his appearance on the feature program
has prompted him to make the change. Beginning with the
advent of the Red Feather Productions, Mr. Baggot will
appear regularly on that program.
Lasky Company in New Offices
Feature Picture Concern Has Top Floor of Rogers, Feet
Co. Building on Fifth Avenue.
WHILE the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company's
studios at Hollywood, Cab, have been spreading out
over a large tract of land, the executive offices of
the firm, situated in New York, have been moved to larger
and more commodious quarters also. The New York offices,
heretofore comprising the entire top floor of the building at
No. 120 West Forty-first street, are now situated in the
new Rogers. Peet Company building. No. 485 Fifth avenue,
wliere they take in the entire eighth floor of the building.
The process of moving from the old quarters into the new
took place on New Year's Day, soon after the return from
Hollywood of Samuel Goldfish, executive head of the com-
pany.
In the arrangement of the new offices of the Lasky Com-
pany there has been a marked departure from the conven-
tional system of office architecture. The first thing that
will surprise the caller is a big waiting room, handsomely
and comfortably furnished with easy-chairs and lounges,
reading table and writing desks. The entire Fifth avenue
frontage is divided into private offices for Mr. Goldfish, Mr.
Lasky, Arthur S. Friend, and a director's room. On the
Fortieth street side will be the offices of Whitman Bennett,
business manager, and John C. Flinn, publicity manager.
In the rotunda the stenographic department is situated, and
in spacious quarters to the rear of the floor the shipping
department is placed.
The move to No. 485 Fifth avenue is the third time the
executive offices of the Lasky Company have been changed
in order to obtain sufficient room for the business transac-
tions of the increasing activities of the firm.
"A FOOL'S PARADISE' BEING FILMED BY IVAN.
Ivan .\bramson's latest work especially written for the
screen is now being produced by him at the Frohman studio
for the Ivan Productions is "A Fool's Paradise." The com-
pany is headed by Chrystine Mayo, who portrays a vampire
role. Paula Shay, the Ivan discovery; James Cooley, one
of filmdom's best-known leading men; Jaclf Clarke, long
Gene Gauntier's principal man, and Joe Burke. "A Fool's
Paradise" is the Ivan regular monthly release scheduled for
February.
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January 8, 1916
OBSERVATIONS
BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN
COMMENTS and statements made in these columns re-
cently in regard to the attitude of exhibitors in Ohio
to each other has' paved an avenue which may not
require a repetition of the question: "What is the matter
with Ohio?" It has called forth a communication from
an exhibitor known to the writer for many years, and his
letter only confirms what we have always believed him to
be — an exhibitor who embarked on the motion picture field
to make that field his business and give his endeavors for
its welfare. We think our acquaintance with him dates
back to the first days of our knowledge of the motion pic-
ture business in Ohio — and that was before nine-tenths of the
present number of Ohio exhibitors thought of engaging in
the business. No, we are not flattering. What has been
said is merely a prelude to the communication that is to fol-
low. A plea, as it were, for attention to the voice of a
veteran. Many more younger men may feel, and to some
extent are. more enterprising and energetic than those who
entered the field in the days of the nickelodeon, but that does
not bar the sentiments of the veteran from a calm and judi-
cious consideration. So here she goes:
"Mr. Man About Town," Moving Picture World.
Your querj- in current issue, "What Is tlie Matter With
Ohio?" is not a very difBcult one to answer and, as you say,
it is "being aslted by the exhibitors of other states." I will try
to enlighten them and I hope the facts presented herewith will
be accepted in the spirit in which they are written, for I have
no motive in writing, except to see all Ohio as strongly united
as the Cleveland district.
You say, "Despite appeals ot their friends on the outside these
exhibitors seem unable to stifle personal jealousies and ambi-
tions and combine for the common good." Again, "factional
strife seems to have gained such a foothold that the Ohio ex-
hibitors are more divided now than they have been at any
time." etc. In the iirst place any of Ohio's "friends on the
outside" who are conversant with league history know full well
that no "personal jealousies'' have ever, as yet, caused any
factional strife in Ohio. The one and only cause of factional-
ism in Ohio has been, and is yet, with those few who refuse to
harmonize with us — ceiisorship. I challenge anyone to refute
this statement, it is fortunate for the business that the anti-
censorites of Ohio 'have refused to O. K. this menace to our
business, for by so doing we have assisted some forty states in
preventing its introduction. Even as it is the political "up-
lifters" of other states and Canada quickly grasped the oppor-
tunity to "point with pride" to Ohio, the breeding spot of the
pest, and some of them are now more handicapped than are
we. for Cleveland treats it as a legalized joke.
No. "personal jealousies" never, never permitted even poor
Neif's strongest opponents to enter a controversy with him upon
any subject but censorship and it was only after the chaotic
condition produced by the workings of the censor law that his
staunch Cleveland supporters reluctantly withdrew their support
from him, in July, 1914. following the repudiation of legalized
censorship by the National Convention at Dayton the same week.
The following February, this year, Cleveland sent eigbteen dele-
gates to the Columbus "harmony" convention and' Max Stearns,
though a recognized follower and champion of censorship, was
elected state president and his election made unanimous on
motion of President Sam Morris, of Cleveland local. Certainly
an "olive branch" proceeding. Surely that should have ended
"factionalism" in Ohio, And it would if Max had grasped 'his
opportunity, but he failed to do so, and what has been the
result? Instead of co-operating with us at once in reorganizing
Ohio Max, who is very popular with our boys even yet, never
made the least effort in that line.
At that time Cleveland's per capita tax was paid up to last
April, otherwise we could not have attended fhe February con-
vention of this year. In .luly last we were informed that State
and National Secretary Wilson had failed to credit Ohio with
any per capita tax paid into the national treasury and. as Cleve-
land local did not want to be without a national and state head,
both Max and Wilson were appealed to by National President
Herrington. We have seen the correspondence. Roth refused
to recognize President Herrington and Cleveland local's exist-
ence was totally ignored when a letter or a visit from Max
would have been welcomed. Herrington then called an "open"
convention October 18 at Cleveland and as Ohio state branch
had automatically ceased to exist, for the above reason, we
formed a ncir state branch of the Motion Picture Exhibitors*
League of America and today, December 1.5, President Herring-
ton granted us a charter as the Ohio branch. Our organizer,
C. E. Megown. received exactly twenty-five applications for
membership last week and has been iiivited to visit Toledo,
Cincinnati. Columbus and Dayton, the exchange "zone" centers
of distribution w'here we fully expect to organize locals upon
the "zone" basis drawing membershin from the towns in each
"zone" as Cleveland is now doing with .\kron. Youngstown, etc.
Does this look "factional strife" or that "Ohio exhibitors are
now more divided than ever?" Censorship, and that alone
divided us. Censorship is now a problem for the manufacturers
to solve with wbat trade assistance we may render. That an-
swers the query. "'What is the matter with Ohio?" Now,
M. A. T.. kindly help the good work along and believe me to be
Fraternally yours,
SAM bULLOCK.
Cleveland, Ohio, December 13, 1915.
So, the exhibitors "outside of Ohio" will understand, ac-
cording to Mr. Bullock, that the root of all evil in that
state, so far as the moving picture exhibitors are concerned,
is the censorship question. Mr. Bullock's letter is given in
full in acquiescense to his evident desire to answer the query
as to the state of affairs in Ohio with facts as he sees them.
As to the difficulties which have arisen between Ohio ex-
hibitors and the state and national officers the exhibitors
"outside of Ohio" cannot be expected to take cognizance
until they come before them at a time that is set apart for
such considerations. The least said in public print of in-
ternal difficulties in organizations the more easy is it for
the members to adj'ust those difficulties. The question of
official censorship is quite a different matter. It is a matter
that appeals to the intelligence and manhood of every citizen
of the country whether or not he be engaged in the movinif
picture business and a discussion of it cannot be given too
much publicity. Mr. Bullock is emphatic in his declaration
that there is no jealousy or factional strife existing among
the exhibitors of Ohio and any difference of opinion that
exists hinges solely upon censorship. And this is the only
question in which the "outside exhibitors" can be interested.
* * *
It is hoped that a divided body will not be required to
settle the question of censorship in Ohio. With the gradual
growth of strength in the trend of public opinion through-
out the country it is honestly believed that the time will
come when the exhibitors of Ohio will be united in the be-
lief that official censorship is not only entirely un-American
and unconstitutional, but also one of the most pernicious
weapons ever placed in the hands of grafters. On such an
issue the sponsors must inevitably suffer defeat. The most
puzzling feature of the situation in Ohio is that that state
stands alone. Its organization of e.xhibitors has become dis-
rupted by the official censorship question while in all the
other states of the Union the exhibitors are united in their
opposition to it. An attempt to explain Ohio's situation was
made recently by an exhibitor from that state. He said
that exhibitors favoring censorship had been guided in a
large measure by the opinion of Senator Foraker and a sub-
sequent sustaining of a test case by the United States Su-
preme Court. He said the pro-censors were honest and
unselfish in their belief. All of which may be true. But
Senator Foraker was more of a politician than a lawyer and
at no time did he place himself on record as successfully
controverting the declaration of Judge Gaynor that official
censorship was unconstitutional. The latter was a man whose
experience at the bar and on the bench made his legal status
soar high above his political side of life, and today his
opinion is a controlling spirit wherever the question of cen-
sorship is under discussion. Unfortunately, the test case
that went before the United States Supreme Court from
Ohio was not presented with the same force that Judge
Gaynor viewed the censorship question. However, the For-
aker opinion and the test case, this exhibitor claims, left
an effect which has been responsible for the present situation
in Ohio; but there is one thing that will ultimately set mat-
ters right, and that is public opinion. That is the power
which is unmistakably manifesting itself throughout the
country. It is a powerful lever and can control the action
of all legislative bodies.
* * *
In concluding his letter. Mr. Bullock says: "Censorship is
now a problem for the manufacturers to solve with what
trade assistance we (exhibitors) may render. There are many
who differ with him. Official censorship is not a problem. It
is an abominable condition which everybody interested in
equal and just government should co-operate rn suppressing
and abolishing. It is not a condition which only manufac-
turers of moving picture films, with the assistance of ex-
hibitors, are to contend. Every one connected with and
interested in the moving picttire business must "get on the
job." It is not a commercial condition, but a political one.
The boards are created and filled by political influence and if
a successful and definite fight is to lie made against them, that
influence must be met with political activity. It was through
that channel that its sponsors spread its tentacles in spite
of all appeals to reason and justice and it is the most effective
channel now in view to get prompt results against them.
COMEDY BY JOSEPH TRANT RELEASED.
Miss Cissy Fitzgerald appeared upon the screen January
2, in a Casino Star Comedy written by Joseph H. Trant,
"Leave It to Cissy." It was written by Mr. Trant to give the
greatest value to Miss Fitzgerald's screen methods. The pro-
duction was directed for Gaumont by Edwin Middleton.
January 8, 1916
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Spokes from the Hub
By Marion Howard.
THE Hub is "de-lighted" to have that prince of men,
S. L. Rothapfel, come over here and put new life and
artistic touclies into the Boston theater, now the home
of the Triangle. There has been quite a transformation
under Mr. Rothapfel's guiding hand, in and about the stage,
to say nothing of the screen developments, and the vocal
artists he brought over. They have a personality quite com-
pelling and I'd go a long way to hear De Manby sing a
ballad. Mr. Rothapfel's reputation in connection with the
Strand Theater and elsewhere had preceded him, so we were
not surprised at his achievement. He wisely puts on some
short subjects of an educational value, and has so arranged
the musical numbers that it is a joy to hear Mrs. Nichols and
her white-gowned players, aided by the new organ. I saw
"The Golden Claw," with Bessie Barriscale, who is excellent
all through and a refreshing addition to the list of star
catches. Her face films well, even in a close up, and she
has intelligence back of it all. We are sure to enjoy her in
"The Painted Soul." Another Triangle play we liked was
"The Lily and the Rose," with Lillian Gish in a strong emo-
tional part. Also in the cast were other players of "The
Birth of a Nation," like Mary Alden, seen by me for the first
time out of the colored make-up and playing the fine lady.
Then the young lover was Elmer Clifton, one of the Stone-
man boys, and we caught a fleeting glimpse of dear Jose-
phine Crowell. the spartan mother of the Camerons. There
was no mistaking "the fine Italian hand" of David Grifliith
in this splendid production.
* * *
Quite the best film seen here since my last le'ter was "The
Cheat," notablyin the settings and detail, perfect all through,
so far as a critical eye could discern. Fannie Ward is sure
to make good, but we were not prepared for the fine work
of Sessue Hayakawa, the clever Japanese actor, who first
aroused our admiration in "The Clue" last year. The scenes
in this play will long be remembered when the plot is for-
gotten, especially the interior of the Jap's ornate residence
with Oriental splendor everywhere, but in perfect taste. The
branding of the Cheat's shoulder was a masterpiece in stage
business. I liked the trial scene, the dramatic situation re-
vealed by the branded woman, the efforts of the court-
room spectators to mob the Jap and beat him; the acquittal
of the innocent husband, and the finale were all one long
thrill worth while, for it spelled artistry on the part of the
director, I hope the day will come when we can have a
reissue of such masterpieces, for we had it at only two local
theaters, and these during holiday time when so many were
unable to see it.
♦ * *
"One Million Dollars" was refreshingly new as to plot, and
with the detective strain all through it held attention. Mr.
Faversham had an opportunity to do better work than in
"The Right of Way," and was consistent. We were glad to
see George Le Guere, that clever young man in "The Soul
of a Woman." Certainly the Metros have given us rare
treats with their well-balanced company of real players.
* * *
Through a slip of the types in my last letter I was made to
give Lillian Lorraine credit for being the mother of that
clever young actress, Ethel Gray Terry, who is a daughter of
Lillian Lawrence in "The Galley Slave" film.
♦ * ♦
At the World Film run-off the other day I saw two un-
usually good pictures, though widely different in theme,
moral and staging. The first was "Sealed Lips," a splendid
dramatization of "The Silence of Dean Maitland," which I
read years ago and still recall. We had our first glimpse of
William Courtenay on the screen, and it will be a pleasure
to pass the good word along, as he in the flesh is a favorite
here and is a college mate of Governor Walsh, who will be
sure to see him when the film is put on. He had the good
part in the play and has proved himself all right in filmland.
Arthur Ashley struggled with the part of the minister, who
was a pretty bad lot, and was excellent in the closing scene
in the pulpit, from which he makes his confession. By the
way, that church scene deserves mention, for it was the real
thing, and even the Episcopal ritual was worked out per-
fectly by the large audience. The perspectives were great,
and the ornate details were admired. Then, too, the in-
terior of the country homes of the two families were flaw-
less. Certainly John Ince is some director.
Then we had that delicious comedy "Over Night," featur-
ing Herbert Yost as Richard Kettle, the part created by
Ernest True. Dainty Vivian Martin was Elsie Darling and
big Sam Hardy was Percy. Florence Morrison was a typical
suffragette and good to look at. Most laughable was the
scene on Broadway picturing the Kettles (long and short)
marching in the suffrage parade. Then, too, we get the
Hudson River in action with the Palisades in view, and a
real hotel nestling in the Catskills. I did not like the end-
ing as compared with the speaking version when Mr. Kettle
asserts himself and brings his bossy wife to terms. In the
picture the four are put out of the hotel as undesirables, in
a pouring rain, minus proper clothing and luggage. It is
inconsistent and neither "points a moral nor adorns a tale."
* * *
Edgar L. Davenport came over from New York for the
holidays to visit with his charming family here and found
time to look up old friends and do a bit of business. While
here he enrolled himself and daughter Margery in the Film
Club. It was a joy to hear him enthuse over the film in-
dustry in general, the work of the directors especially, and
he had many good words for the players, of which he is one,
as you know. His brother Harry has given us proof enough
of his art as a director for the Vitagraph, and in other way.'
he has distinguished himself. Harry's daughter Dorothy,
we know, is one of the film stars and has made good with the
Lasky forces and earlier. Another niece of Edgar's, Fanny
Davenport Seymour, was married January 8 in New York to
young Richard Field, a grandson of the late R. M. Field, of
Boston Museum fame, and under whom May Davenport
Seymour, the bride's mother, played a generation ago. I
thought the wedding party at the church worthy of being
filmed. Later we all were entertained most hospitably at
the Seymour home, 34 East Thirty-second street. While
over I was the recipient of much courtesy at the hands of
directors and other film people, and am glad "dear old New
York" is only five hours away from my den in the Hub.
* * *
Macklyn Arbuckle is a local favorite, so I was not sur-
prised to find the Modern crowded to overflowing to see
"The Reform Candidate." He has not done anything better
even on the speaking stage, and no lines are necessary to
convey a situation. He had a good company, including Myr-
tle Stedman, the reliable in serious parts. The child episode
was cleverly worked out, and next to Arbuckle the best work
was done by Charles Ruggles as Looney Jim. Space for-
bids extended mention of the many reels seen, but I like
to emphasize the good bits that seem to stand out and live
in memory. Mary Ruby was an ideal child grown up, and
the pathetic ending for the man Art Hoke, who was bereft
of his adopted daughter, caused a lump in the throat.
* * *
Lou-Tellegen, who wants to lose his hyphen, has outdone
himself in "The Unknown" — a most carefully staged picture
and out of his line of work a bit. It is difficult to realize that
the scenes were not staged in Algiers instead of in our own
California. Such stage settings are the acme of art. A
young prattler said audibly. "What a shame to give that
handsome man all those lashes: it must have hurt him ter-
ribly at the rehearsal." She failed to read the secret, or
draw upon her imagination (?) to see how the trick was
done. I dare say she actually feels sorry for him.
* * *
I went out of town the other night to see "Tess of the
Storm Country," having heard of the excellent work of Mary
Pickford, and not here when it was first produced. Such a
play is mighty wholesome and should be reissued in all com-
munities, for the younger set.
Well, after seeing the speaking version of "The Mislead-
ing Lady" with its daring adventures, we are wondering
how Henry B. Walthall and Edna Mayo will manage that
bungalow scene. A devotee of H. W. declares it quite im-
nossible for "such a perfect gentleman" to be a bully even
in fun. Well. I'll bank on Walthall's versatility every time,
but what a contrast to his work in "The Raven"!
* * *
The Exeter put on "Stolen Goods" last week with a
strong cast — if one cares for Blanche Sweet, the lacka-
daisical. For the life of me I cannot see where she fits,
for she never can "play up" to the company the Laskys sur-
round her with. Playing opposite was big, virile House
Peters, and then we had Cleo Ridgeley, who is artistic to
her finger tips. In small parts we easily recognized Tom
Forman, Theodore Roberts, Ernest Joy and dear old Mrs.
McChord. What appealed to me was the scenic effects
taking us into France in the midst of the bombardment in
this war, showing the Red Cross hospitals under fire, the
refugees and other horrors. Great skill was shown here
and in the California scene in the last reel. We wondered how
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January 8, 1916
Helen North got away from the war zone and with all those
good clothes when she apparently was without a penny.
However, we still have imagination. The ending was too
abrupt, for when the heroine had served a jail term for an-
other's crime she ought to have been set right. But then
the author gave her consolation in her six-foot lover, with
whom she made her exit "to live happy ever after."
* * *
Amoiisf Paramount pictures seen at two theaters here are
scenes depicting Central and South America, revealing how
abreast of the times they are and how they go in for good
architecture in their public buildings, and how well trained
along military lines the police are. I saw a film showing a
penitentiary inside and out. It was most artistic architec-
turally, and was a model. Can you imagine prisoners in
North America being given manicure sets and other luxuries
for their cells:" Well, that is what they do in that prison
and the men looked like human beings rather than dere-
licts. .'\n offering on the program that day was "The Val-
ley Feud." with Anna Little as the heroine, capitally done
in true Western style, and put on by the American Film
Company. There was a wonderful sheep herd in it which
pleased the young folks— for it was a matinee— the only time
"kiddies" would be let loose at the picture houses. Another
offering by the same producers was "To Rent Furnished,"
with Vivian Rich and Walter Spencer doing good work.
Then we had one of Bobby Connelly's plays. "The Family
Party." with lots of fun and a wholesome touch through
it all.
* * *
W'eU. "The Immigrant" is a daring play, not for the voung
to see. for the immorality is not even under cover. It gives
an opportunity for Valeska Suratt to pose and wear fine
clothes at the expense of honor. Why in Heaven's name
does she wear her hair a la washlady? It is hideously un-
becoming and does not go with the evening gowns. On
leaving the ship she appears with a Castle cut, quite in con-
trast, and it frames her hard face well. Theodore Roberts
(does he ever sleep?) the dependable, has some part and
meets with the end he deserves and in a scene which eclipses
anything seen this season in the flood line. Some stunt
that for the actors! Thomas Meighan, to my mind, is one
of the best leads on the screen, never a poser, but the artist
ever._ He played the hero to the limit, even to taking the
irnmigrant to his manly arms, despite her record, which she
did try to atone for.
* * ♦
The Park theater management is being congratulated on
securing Bell Yeaton Renfrew and her Bostonia orchestra,
which gives selections and accompanies the films. Mrs.
Renfrew is a handsome woman, widely known all over the
country, which she has toured with her orchestra and has
been heard at expositions. She directs the music for the
annual shows of the fashionable Vincent Club here, and is
a member of the Professional Women's Club. Thomas
D. Soriero, the new manager of this playhouse, is making
other changes of value to the public. He is young and en-
thusiastic; furthermore, he invites criticism and suggestions,
being there to please the constituency. What a scream Jane
is, staged by Oliver Morosco with the inimitable Charlotte
Greenwood! It is always a pleasure to attend the Park,
where Paramount pictures and travel films prevail. In Jane
I recognized my old friend Lydia Yeamans Titus, daughter
of the only Annie Yeamans, who died in harness at eighty
or so.
MINNA PHILLIPS MAKES HER PHOTOPLAY
DEBUT.
For many years Corse Payton's theater in Brooklyn played
to capacity houses. People came from all parts of the
borough to see Minna Phillips, their favorite, portray lead-
ing roles at this theater. And after her eleven years of
service there, when the theater changed its name to the Lee
.\venue and the policy became motion pictures, Minna Phil-
lips decided still to play the same old stand if not in stock,
then in phofodrama.
So the Lee Avenue theater, for years Minna Phillips'
stage, will have the first run on "Forbidden Fruit," the most
powerfully dramatic play yet conceived by Ivan Abramson.
In "Forbidden Fruit," Miss Phillips creates the role of Mrs.
Reverend Dr. Ancaster, wife of a kindly old minister whose
daughter makes a supreme sacrifice to save her husband from
imprisonment. The sympathetic work of Miss Phillips in
this drama will endear her more firmly to the vast army of
her admirers.
A REFRESHING sign of the times to an industry al-
ready sufficiently hampered by the iron fetters of cen-
sorship hails this week from Hull. A deputation of
anti-kinema cranks and self-apoointed governors of public
taste in moving picture films who petitioned the local justices
to immediately ban the production "Five Nights" were po-
litely but firmly recommended to mind their own business.
+ * *
.\t the recent London Licensing Sessions a number of ex-
hibitors in the area made applications to include vocal music
in their programs, but except in those cases where similar
licenses are in operation this permission was refused. L'pon
new moving picture theaters which are obviously construct-
ed in every way along better lines than those converted from
unsuccessful music halls, skating-rinks, etc., the authorities
persist in exercising a most stringent control not only on
issuing specific unalterable licenses for pictures and instru-
mental music, but in defining to a great extent the manner in
which the house shall be conducted. The motto of the Lon-
don County Council is clearly one of "look after the new
ones and the old ones will take care of themselves." for
while a modern hygienic picture theater constructed and
managed upon the best principles known to the trade is re-
garded as lucky if it gets licensed for pictures and an orches-
tra, we have other decrepit wood-built survivals of the skat-
ing craze fully licensed for pictures, variety stage turns, any
and every kind of music, dancing and refreshments.
* * *
The Glasgow branch of the Exhibitors' Association in con-
sidering how to penalize certain offending members the
other day adopted the following resolution: "Upon proof be-
ing forthcoming that any exhibitor has signed a contract
with the Essanay Company, the following firms pledge
themselves that their charges for films will be increased to
such exhibitors fifty per cent, on open market films and
not less than five pounds per thousand feet upon exclusives
for each three days irrespective of age." This was signed
by the principal renting exchanges in the city.
* * *
"What's wrong with the British film productions?" is a
question that is so frequently discussed in the press that
il is inclined to flag in its interest to the trade. Leonard
Williams, who is not distantly associated with moving-
picturedom in dissecting the "ensemble" of the home prod-
uct addresses a few pertinent remarks anent the exploitation
of unsuitable works. In the specific instance of — to lift the
veil from Mr. Williams' allusions — the British produced
"Five Nights," he says, the producers apparently hoped for a
"success de scandale." Be this as it may, the play is the
anotheosis of dullness. The philandering hero is simply a
super-bore and you feel as he dallies with love-stricken
dames that immediate conscription would do him incalcula-
ble good."
* * *
The film exchanges in Scotland are forming themselves
into an association, and when complete hope to be affiliated
with the central body in London.
* * *
I hear there is every probability of the import tax upon
foreign films being modified. The financial secretary to the
treasury has already suggested a revised scale for blank film
and negatives instead of the present imposition. Positive
stock is not mentioned, so presumably it will remain at two
cents per foot. The new provision for blank or undeveloped
stock is two-thirds of a cent (a third of a penny) per foot
instead of the present duty of one cent per foot, while for
negatives the tariflf may be reduced from the current rate of
sixteen cents per foot to ten cents per foot. If this amend-
ment materializes (and coming from the treasury itself there
is every likelihood) a standard width may be instituted.
That is, no film imported must be wider than one inch and
three-eighths. It would appear from this that attempts have
been made to evade the tax by importing film of greater
width and cuttng it into strips after assessment upon its
lineal length.
* * *
Walter H. Mather, of New York City, is at the moment in
London as tlie promoter of a metropolitan Screen Club. Mr.
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237
-Mather i)roposes with the co-operation of the trade in gen-
eral to establish a club along the lines of the one in New
York and to this end he has the backing of a private syndi-
cate and an option upon commodious premises in Oxford
street, London.
* * *
The amount collected to date by the Cinema Ambulance
Fulul now exceeds £35,000.
* * *
The reputation of Manchester as a musical center is known
to the uttermost ends of the earth and an event this week
will consideral)ly enhance its record. This is the inaugura-
tion at a local moving picture theater of a symphony or-
chestra of close upon fifty picked performers who will daily
accompany the "pictures."
* * *
Tlie clown for many years at the old Drury Lane theater
pantomime, best known by the sobriquet "Whimsical
Walker." has been recruited to the ranks of film comedians.
The Trans-Atlantic Co. has secured a lease on his services
and announces his initial appearance in a screen comedy en-
titled "The Xut and the Kernel."
* * *
The Lasky Company's version of "Carmen," admitted by
viewers a praiseworthy conception of the noted opera, is at
last to be issued to the exhibitor for exhibition on the 20th
of January, after being held "in bond" a few weeks on ac-
count of the alleged Germanic utterances of Geraldine Far-
rar. As I intimated in the World some time ago. a certain
section of the press inflated these stories to scaring dimen-
sions and branded the actress as a pro-German agitator.
Mr. Lasky personally has issued a categorical denial of the
statements attributed to Miss Farrar as a prefactory ex-
planation to the release of "Carmen." That the exhibiting
fraternity accepts Mr, Lasky's explanation is proven by the
long booking list for the production, yet on the other hand
there is no gainsaying that the public mind has been exten-
sively prejudiced against the picture through gross distortion
of the facts.
* * *
The Gaumont Company, in association with Jury's Pic-
tures, is next week releasing the first batch of war pic-
tures taken under the authority of the British Government.
* * *
Percy Nash, the new film director of the Trans-Atlantic
(L'niversal) Company, is engaged upon a drama. "Temporal
Power." for his company in Rome. It will run to four reels
in length and will be released as a Trans-.*\tlantic British
production.
:1c * *
It is now nearly three years since the Kalein Company is-
sued "From Manger to Cross." and it is a remarkable tribute
to the evergreen qualities of the production that it is re-
screened here every Christmas. This year its revival is to
be seen as the Christmas attraction at several theaters in the
South of England.
* * *
In the pre-war days the legions of American tourists vis-
iting Stratford-on-.^von, Bath, York, Edinburgh and other
centers of antiquarian and historic interest would, one would
think, have stimulated some producing genius to prepare a
sort of moving picture pilgrimage to these places or per-
haps a suitable photoplay enacted upon historic ground and
designed to be of special appeal to the thousands of Amer-
ican people familiar with the place by reputation only.
Then again, such a venture need not be without a topical
aspect as an event of the next week proves. President Wil-
son, not by virtue of his office, is the cynosure of all eyes
in the United States on the eighteenth inst., and of the miles
of moving picture film that will tell the general public all
about the dififerent scenes in and around the capital there
will probably be none illustrating the ancestral home in
the old country of Mrs. Gait. My reason for mentioning
this is because up to the time of writing no moving-picture
man appears to have yet discovered that Boiling Hall, near
Bradford, the family home of Mrs. Gait's (whose original
name was Boiling) immediate ancestors is a place both
sufficiently historic in its associations and picturesque in ap-
pearance to justify the exposure of a few feet of film upon
a singularly topical subject. The copies of such a film that
would be exhibited in America should make the proposition
a financial attraction not to be snubbed.
* ♦ *
A new condition inserted in moving-picture show licenses
issued by the London County Council is "that no films shall
be exhibited except such as have received the certificate of
the British Board of Film Censors and local and topical films
dealing with current events."
London Trade Topics.
Of the handful of British films that find their way to the
picture-going public of the United States those bearing the
Beefeeter trade-mark are perhaps as well known as any.
No better expression of the conservative principles of the
London Film Co. is necessary beyond the firm resolve of the
directors at the recent annual meeting to maintain the pres-
ent standard of quality in face of the heavy financial debit.
Their latest production, "The Christian," after Hall Caine's
novel and play of the title, amplifies to the full this de-
liberation. It is a ten-reeler and contains many fine scenes
acted in the city.
* * *
Two confusing duplications in the titles of dramatic pro-
ductions are worrying exhibitors in the release calendars
for the week, and their recurrence suggests the advisability
of some weekly or monthly exchange of titles of films under
production in the two countries. Nothing can be more
disconcerting to an American producer who ships a film to
this country than to find another production of the same
story with the identical title announced for release about the
same time as his own. And for the home producer the situ-
ation is equally annoying. When the British Motion Pic-
ture Chamber of Commerce comes into being, if ever it does,
a little co-operation with the kindred organization in New
York would eflectively dispose of duplications, or at least
obviate clashing of release dates.
* * *
Another proposal to permit the opening of motion-picture
theaters in greater London on the Sabbath was defeated at
the last meeting of the Middlesex County Council by a sinde
vote.
* * *
■ Percy Nash, who is producing in London for the Univer-
sal Company's English agency, announces the completion of
number four of their British produced pictures. It is a
typically London drama called "The Devil's Bondman," and
has its scenes laid from Kensington to Whitechapel.
* * *
Messrs. Leonard and Yorke, the original title characters in
the stage success "Potash and Perlmutter," have been "done"
in a short film play, "The Tailor of Bond Street," by the
Gerrard Film Co.
* * *
The \'itagraph feature, "The Juggernaut," has been pur-
chased for Great Britain by the Gaumont Company, and the
Walterdaw Company has acquired similar rights of the
Universal play "Business Is Business," starring Nat C. Good-
win.
it * *
Considerable interest is being manifested in London in the
announcement of the moving picture industry in France to
set aside December 22 as a special day for augmenting the
patriotic funds of that country.
* * *
Signer .\mbrosio. of the Italian studio that bears his name,
has been spending a few days at the firm's London agency
and has now sailed for New York.
* * *
The Ideal Film Co.. a concern of vigor and prestige in the
realm of film renting, in announcing its program for the
new year, is adopting the "limerick" craze of a few years ago
to the advertising of photoplays. The campaign is to be
carried on in the daily and weekly press with a weekly
prize of $250 for the best "litnerick" about one or other of the
Ideal Company's releases. This company has prepared
among other productions a screen debut of Lady Tree
(wife of Sir H. B. Tree, now in the U. S. A.) in the comedy
"Still Waters Run Deep," and also has induced G. H.
Ghwgym, "the white-eyed Kafl^r," to take the lead in a
visualized version of "The Blind Bov."
J. B. SUTCLIFFE.
LOUISE HORNER NEW HORSLEY PLAYER.
A recent addition to the Cub Comedy stock company is
Miss Louise Horner, a comedienne of long experience and
known to theatergoers the country over for her interpreta-
tion of "slavey" types.
Miss Horner was especially engaged by Milton Fahrney,
director of the Cub Comedies, to play the "slavey" in "Jerry
in the Movies." because of her peculiar fitness for the char-
acter. Her work in this release was so excellent that Mr.
Fahrney made her a proposition to remain with the com-
pany indefinitely.
238
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Here's Jimquin Again.
JIMQUIN, of L. A., has been quiet for so long that we have been
busy thinking of nice things for an obituary and be bustles along
— just in time — witb a funeral of his own; not exactly his own,
but one be personally conducted.
Some City Father decided that Los Angeles would look prettier with
palms along the street in addition to giving the people something to
shin up when the steering wheel of a jitney went wrong, so they spent
about $50,000 before they found they bad the wrong sort of palms.
After a time pressure of public opinion required that the dead trees
be carted away again.
Jimquin and bis brother had just taken over the Isis theater, so
to help keep taxes down they carted away one palm with a placard
reading. '"Funeral of A. Palm, buried through the kindness of the Isis
theater," and the address. And it made good because it bad such a
strong local touch.
Jimquin sends in two photographs of the proceedings. One is a
close-up of the three-man cortege, witb the City Hall in the back-
ground. The other is a close-up of Jimquin witb the funeral in the
background. We refuse to believe that he is as black as the camera
paints bim. but if be is we'll be willing to bet the Isis does not play
"The Birth of a Nation." The pictures will not reproduce. A third
entry is a frame of film showing Jimquin shooting the Liberty Bell
with a machine and a banner advising the beholder to go to the
Isis and see how te looks on the screen. The picture was shown in
the theater five hours later and did big business.
Another Quinn stunt was to get the first Powers 6B in Los Angeles.
For an entire day he and his chief operator took turns demonstrating
the mechanism and answering questions, the machine being set up in
the lobby. Each person received a frame of film specially printed
for the occasion, and reading "Remember where you saw it. Isis thea-
ter, 542 Spring." The Universal trade mark was included, as the
bouse runs that service.
From this we presume that Mr. Quinn has a copy of Picture Theater
advertising, since this stunt is suggested in the book in Chapter X.
Of course there is a weekly program. One of them is titled :
WEEKLY REPORT
Of what is happening at your
ISIS THEATER
WEEK NOV. 1.
Your regular patronage makes you a stock
holder and you receive dividends of solid enjoy-
ment when you buy one or more shares at five
cents a share each change of pictures.
Another one starts in, "Listen. Neighbors," and winds up with the
explanation that the show will improve each week as "We're just get-
ting warmed up to the job of running the theater for you." On the back
page of this number the space is laid out in advertising squares with
a paraphrase of the real estate announcement, "Will subdivide to
suit tenant." Now that Jimquin is settled down we hope to have more
stuff from him. He used to come in pretty regularly before he got
so busy.
red caps? Say. Bo, she wouldn't only take the Dardennelles,
but she'd come back with so many Turkish Tropliies and
Fatimas that the cigarette factory that she worked fer would
close down for six months. She would be elected queen of the
Armenians by aclimation.
More Carmen.
When the house organ of the Majestic theater. Columbus, Ohio, comes
In we take a little vacation and read it. It's worth while, and it prob-
ably appeals to the home readers as strongly as it does on here. There
is real humor in a page skit by the manager, J. A. Maddox, who, like
George Editor Carpenter, blames it on the office boy. This from the
page is too good to hold back and it may be useful to others who will
run Carmen :
Last week the boss give me a day off to go down to Lynch-
burg Ohio to see my folks. On the train comin back there was a
big guy by the name of Hastings from CUntonville. He was
walkin up and down the isle of the car uneasylike. I says
what's the matter Hank? He says, I'm watchin that baggage
car. I says. What's the idee? He says, I seen a show called
Carmen in Cincinnati last week and a feller just told me they
are takin it to Columbus. If tbem wild cattle and that woman
witb the long hair and the big knife ever gets loose on this
train. I'm goin to look for a soft place to light.
But. I says, it's only a fillum.
Fillum or no fillum, says be, I'm takin' no chances. For a
real go-as-you-please, rough-and-tumble, catch-as-catch-can
fighter, this gal's got 'em all bangin' on the ropes. She could
go in the ring witb Jess Willard, at 5.45, cop the champion-
ship and set down to a course dinner at 6 o'clock without ar-
ranging her coffier or even powderin' her nose. I tell you.
Kid, she's the ninth wonder of the world. What do you sup-
pose would happen to the Turks if sbe.'d join the allies and
take a bunch of them cattle over there with her? Kin you
imagine her on one side with a thousand of them wlldeyed
steers behind her and the Turks on the other side all wearin'
Warm Down South.
Although R. B. Wilby is managing four houses in Montgomery for
the Strand Amusement Co., he is also faithful to his first love and
continues to manage the Academy of Music, Selma, and is also lessee
of the second house. Lately he has been scrapping with the editor
of a local paper, who objected to the way the house was run, which
enabled Mr. Wilby to present many facts that sunk in where the mere
statement of fact would not attract. It is a dangerous thing to get
in bad witb the daily papers, but in this case Mr. Wilby seems to have
the best of it, because he was able to explain things to his patrons in
the guise of replying to an attack, which always interests.
Mr. Wilby. b^ the way, is in trouble with his program in Montgom-
ery through an - effort to blend the Triangle heralds with pages con-
taining house stuff and announcements of other attractions. He wanted
to get it all in the same tint, but the printers cannot duplicate In
roller ink the ink used in the photogravure process. He might get a
better effect than he does by acquiring catalogues from a few ink
concerns, but if Triangle could do as well with straight printing, they
naturally would not resort to photogravure. The Triangle heralds are
artistic in the extreme, but it would be helpful to exhibitors who use
them in combination if the company made them of uniform size. There
is a difference of 5alf an inch or more between them, which Is dis-
couraging to an exhibitor who purchases them to bind up, either alone
or with other matter.
Mr. Wilby is having the usual trouble witb increased prices, but he
is the originator of the widely quoted Phonograph record prices of a
couple of years ago, and he is pulling them by the same tactics now.
A Permanent Pony.
Samuel P. Cornish, of the Sexton. Great Fails, Mont., writes, enclos-
ing a photograph of his house that is almost too wide to go nicely into
a cut and another that is entirely too high to reproduce. The pony
spoken of in the letter is a Shetland, which shows in the cut. It is
ridden by a small boy in uniform to match the blanket and banner.
The banner, appropriately triangular, r^ads with the name of the liouea
and "Today." The blanket is lettered with the name of the attrac-
tion. It is made with an opening for the saddle and is put into place
after the boy is mounted. A sort of trade mark perambulating adver-
tisement of this sort gains in effect the longer it is used. Mr. Cornish
writes :
I am a very interested and constant reader of your most
excellent department, "Advertising for Exhibitors," in the Mov-
ing Picture World, and find it very helpful to me in my efforts
to stir up an interest among the patrons of the Sexton theater
in our program.
Under separate cover I am enclosing several copies of our
bouse organ, "The Sextonian," and would be very glad to re-
ceive constructive or destructive criticism of its merits from
you. I realize that it no doubt has many glaring faults, some
of which would be corrected if I Iiad more time to devote
towards editing it.
I was very much interested in a statement of yours in a
recent issue of the World regarding the house organ of an ex-
hibitor in Oklahoma City who gets complaints from his patrons
if they do not receive his paper regularly. I wish to say that
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
239
this is quite a common occurrence with us, although we do our
best to see that everybody in Great Falls is supplied wlfh a
copy of "The Sextonian." However, you will readily understand
that in trying to cover the whole town it is impossible for the
delivery boys not to miss some of them occasionally.
I find our guessing contests very popular and have the desired
effect of creating a great deal of interest in our paper.
I am also sending photos of our theater. The boy with the
pony, which you see in the picture, is also one of our regular
features, and one of the best advertising stunts we have. Please
note also the 32-sheet stand on the side of the theater. We
have four of these stands about the city in most favorable
locations, advertising each week our four weekly changes by
means of six sheets, as you will note on examining the picture
closely.
The Sextonian has a drawn frontispiece, with a mortise for a cut
and advertisement of the leading attraction for the week. The sheet
is about S by 11 and runs eight pages, but in the eight-point type used
this carries a lot of matter.
The guessing contests are varied from week to week, with a tend-
ency to fall back on the camera when missing words and misspelled
words tire. Back views are used in two of the five issues sent. The
names of the winners are given, but not fhe answers. This last we
think a mistake. There can be no ODjection to telling what the missing
word is, once it has been found, and many who failed would like to
know. The contests are conducted with a careful observance of the
lottery laws. Chance is eliminated, and there are no entrance fees.
You send or bring your reply, as you prefer, and are not required to
enter the house or to purchase a ticket.
One thing that we miss is an editorial chat. There is an editorial
heading, but no editorial, the space being used for the house program.
The sheet otherwise is chatty and good reading, backing up the state-
ment that overlooked patrons ask for it. In a word, it is precisely the
sort of house organ in which an editorial chat would have its fullest
effect. Even at the cost of removing a cut and a paragraph, we would
by all means have that page devoted to the house, its policies, its
comforts and its management. It willbe more than worth the trouble
to write five or six hundred words a week. In time the editorial
page will come to be the first read. Better still would be two columns
of editorial and one page of lighter matter, the contest, perhaps, and
some kindly jokes about the winners and losers.
One good feature is a "Return by Request" program each Sunday,
and the readers are requested to use a coupon to request the return
of some picture they would like to see again. It does not follow that
many of these pictures can be had, but it gives a good line on the tastes
of the patrons and permits the use of an old film on a good business
day. with the suggestion that it must be better than usual since its
return is requested. For that matter, there seems to be no good
reason why many pictures could not be played back to better busi-
ness than at the first showing. Ever try it yourself?
The reading matter is well selected and the press agent raves are
mostly passed over for the more intelligent stuff. Some of the Feature
men are putting out "dope" that tries friendship to the limit and some
houses are using It. The Sextonian avoids it — and is in demand.
There's a lesson here.
A Potato Matinee.
Bill (William) Swanson writes:
On the front page of the enclosed paper, which is a House
Organ of mine in Grand Junction, Colo., you will notice the
"ad" on the foot of the sheet relative to the "Potato Matinee."
It might be an idea which could be encouraged in other
theaters for the benefit of the poor.
The paper is our old friend, the Movie Fan, of Grand Junction, Colo.,
the same which recently kicked a large and jagged hole in an effort
to stop Sunday shows. The start of the scheme was announced in this
fashion :
POTATO MATINEE
THE MAJESTIC'S NOVEL WAY TO HELP FURNISH A
BIG XMAS DINNER TO CITY'S POOR.
It has been customary for the Majestic theater to give to the
children of Grand Junction a big treat each week by giving a
Penny Matinee for the benefit of the school children every Wed-
nesday afternoon. In doing this Manager Decker has done a
great service to the community and one that has been appre-
ciated by the parents of the city's little folks, and especially so
by many who could not afford to spend 5 cents for the amuse-
ment of their children once a week. We have been thanked
and commended by many a mother in this city who, in justice
to the necessary enjoyment of her offspring, has taken advan-
tage of this popular Penny Matinee.
Next week we will hold the usual Penny Matinee on Wednes-
day so that all the little faithfuls will have the same oppor-
tunity to witness the last episode of the great "Broken Coin"
serial which they so faithfully witnessed from the start. In
addition to Wednesdays Penny Matinee we will hold a "Penny
and Potato Matinee" on Tuesday, Nov. 30, one day previous to
the last Penny Matinee, and will continue to hold the Penny
and Potato Matinee each week until Xmas. The best pro-
gram suitable for the children will be selected each week re-
gardless of what day it falls on. For Tuesday, our feature will
be "Guarding Old Glory." a powerful big state-right feature,
the story of which appears elsewhere in this issue. The ad-
mission price of this big feature will be 10 cents and 20 cents,
but we will run one show after school for the benefit of the
school children for the admission price of ONE PENNY and
TWO POTATOES, or as many potatoes as any child wishes
to donate. Some of the children who can better afford and
want to help make this a Merry Xmas for all the poor and
needy of Grand Junction — children of the more fortunate
class— will cheerfully give as many as a dozen potatoes, or will
bring a jar of fruit, a can of corn, beans or tomatoes, or a
pumpkin, squash — but do not bring apples because they will
not keep. Bring anything that is staple and which will keep
until Xmas, but the minimum price of admission will be one
penny atid two potatoes. The penny in cash will go to the
theater to help defray the expenses of this big feature while
the potatoes and other donations wih be turned over to the
board of associated charities for distribution among the poor
and needy to make them happy on Xmas Day.
Manager Decker originated the "Potato Matinee" idea, a
novel and successful means of aiding the poor at Xmas time,
which has since been imitated by many other exhibitors
throughout the country. Almost every child can afford two po-
tatoes and we believe the children of Granu Junction will help
us pile up an immense lot of potatoes during the ensuing four
weeks until Xmas, and thus make all the poor and needy happy.
Remember the date, little ones — Tuesday, Nov. 30. The big
feature is "Guarding Old Glory." The admission price is
One Penny and Two Potatoes, or as many more potatoes you
wish to give to charity. EJvening prices, 10 cents and 20
cents. Watch next week's Movie Fan for date of next Po-
tato Matinee.
The suggestion is a good one and may be varied to suit the season,
perhaps a potted plant for church decoration just before Easter or
flowers for Memorial Day. Mr. Swanson writes as though he thought
the idea new, but if he will turn to page 256 of Picture Theater
Advertising he will find it mentioned there. It was originated by
an exhibitor in Louisiana, who gave a series of anti-Christmas
matinees at which the admission was any toy or fruit or candy that
could be given less fortunate kiddies at a Christmas performance.
As a suggestion, we reproduce the advertisement that followed the
announcement. In the original it is five inches across page. This is
the house organ, which is full newspaper size. In a general news-
paper three fives could be made to work as well.
The first matinee brought in a barrel and a half of potatoes, with
three jars of fruit possibly for box seats.
A Diminutive Monthly.
The Town Hall theater, Saybrook, Conn., uses one of the smallest
monthly programs we have seen. The house runs only two nights a
week and the program for the month is a four-page, 3% by 6 inch affair,
yet large enough to take care of the announcements of the feature
reels they run. A different color is used for each month, which works
well with the issues so far apart.
tr ' — ' " ■ "-M
ll&^ Potato Matinee School Children's Matinee I
■ ^^2^ A Show will be run direcliv after school for the Children lo I
&(
Our Next Penny and Potatoe Matinee
will be WED., DEC. 8th
LOOK AT THIS PROGRAM!!!
John Mason in "IIM, THE PENMAN." One of the greatest pro-
ductions yet made by the Famous Psayers Film Co. Its a Paramo jnt
feature in 5 big reels. Then we'll also have a screaming L-KO com
edy in 2 reels, entitled "BOARD AND ROOM ?l .50," featuring the
funniest Comedian in the world.-Billy Ritchie.
1 penny and 2 potatoes
will be charged, or as many nioie potatoes as you wish to give.
The Potatoes wid be donated to Charity
Evening Prices of admission 5c and' 1 5c
DON'T MISS IT III!
7 Big Reels!!
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Udells.
Dave Udell, of the Majestic, Paxton, 111., writes that he has been ill,
which is why he has not been in as often as he promised he would.
Of his last offering this is, perhaps, the handiest:
UNEXPECTED
GUESTS
Oftentimes "drop in" on you. They are friends of yours and
want to be t-ntertained. The best solution to this problem is
THE CRYSTAL THEATER. Seats reserved for Theater Parties
upon request.
The top lines are set in a four-line letter, the rest in ten point.
Another advertisement runs;
JAWS
That Always Open Easy
Are the jaws of a person who has been to the Crystal Theater.
There is something to talk about every night; something new
and interesting.
Sojne People Say :
"Oh, well, I guess I got along all right before moving pictures
came to town and I guess I can still git along without them."
Those same people could possibly drift through life all right if
they were blind ; nevertheless they do not wish to lose their
sense of sight. People lived before the electric light, machin-
ery, telephone, etc., but how did they live?
Tonight:
In this "Jaws" is an eight-line letter and the other large lines are
thirty-six point with an eight-point body type for the rest, leading
iown to the announcement of the attraction.
A Starter.
H. T. Coons, of the Gem, Hobart. Ind., sends in Tiis opening pro--
gram for the new theater that replaces an older structure. It is on a
Hennegan cover and gives the program for the day only. There is
an introduction to the house and a greeting to the patrons, also a
schedule to be followed by days, giving the patrons an idea as to
what the house will show on any given day of the week, which is
useful where the program cannot be ascertained in time for publica-
tion. Mr. Coons writes that the house has a population of only 2,500.
but even at that he could make a program permanent, with the aid
of some outside advertising.
Perhaps.
Some one sends in a copy of the AUentown, Pa., Democrat, with the
advertisement of the Lyceum theater marked. Two programs are
given, one of thirteen and the other of fourteen reels. And the admis-
sion is five cents at matinees and ten cents nights and holidays. Per-
haps it is a forecast that a local item just above is headed, "Sold by
the Sheriff." It is suicidal to offer so much, no matter what the
price. It surfeits the patron, who presently decides tliat he does not
care for pictures any more and stays away. It would not matter did
it merely affect the management, but it puts the town off the picture
map for a long time.
Four Bits Per.
Some of the exhibitors who are doing their best to hoist the price
from ten cents to a quarter should see the advertisements of the
Thorne, Fairbanks, Alaska. They got fifty cents up there for a single
feature of four or five reels, but the operator is a long way from the
exchange and it takes carfare. The houses uses a two-column adver-
tisement, eight inches deep, for each feature and runs two advertise-
ments, with a reader to each, the films running two days each. The
advertising is well planned and the readers are business makers ; no
extreme of statement, but a clean-cut comment on the production that
would do for New York as well as Alaska.
Metro Borders.
Metro is getting into line with service and announces top and bottom
pieces for advertisements from one to four columns wide, any office
rule being used for the sides, according to the depth of the advertise-
ment. In the sample we saw in the Boston Film Facts, straight six-
point rule is used for the sides, but a lighter, broken border would
be better in that it would be more in harmony with the general make-
up of the top and bottom pieces. Some day a company will get out
these ideas and have a border drawn to match.
Trying Out.
The Palace, Northumberland, Pa., is trying out a house organ. The
management seems to have ideas. One of these is a novel make-up
for the inside pages. The program for a day takes half a page, two
column wide, with advertising or reading in the third column. The
page is made up so that at the top the odd column is to the left of
the program space and at the bottom the column is at the right.
This gives a broken effect that serves to separate the days. Now, if
they will frame each day in three-point border, keeping the panela
standing, they will have a still better effect. The first page is kept,
for house talk and general matter. The paper stock is a little tjo
absorbent and the use of a slightly better grade might make a bettei
looking sheet, but a better grade does not mean a coated paper. This
stock it almost good enough as it is. and a slightly better news will not
malerially increase the cost. For that matter, the stock used for
the first issue is probably a trifle more expensive, but it is too thin
and the ink from the impression on the other side shows through.
As the paper stands it is good enough to make business, and it is well
written. That's the main test, after all.
New.
The New Alhambra, Sandusky, which has just opened under the
management of George J, Shade, sends in a quarter-page advertise-
ment that preceded the opening. We think that for an opening an-
nouncement more of the space should have been given that fact, even
though there is a two-column write-up on the same page. For the
opening the house should be made more important. Announce the
bills for the opening week, but take more space for talk about the
house. Five announcements are too many for the start, for here the
house holds the interest rather than the performance. Films must
be used to draw later, when the newness of the house no longer
appeals.
At It Again.
Steve Farrar is at it again. Steve is a bit weak on poetry, but if
this is not a prose poem, at least it is effective advertising; only Steve
had to go and print on green paper and the circular will not reproduce.
He starts off with the heading for the house (The Casino, Eldorado,
111., in case you do not know SteveJ, and then:
Charley Chaplin,
With his little beaney, his big breeches and big feet. He's at the Casino
tonight. Come early for a seat.
Punch him with a stick ; lam him with a brick ; poor fellow, an auto
knocks him upside down.
(Now comes another display line with the type upside down to show
how he was bowled over.)
And when he glides, those left foot slides tickle the kids.
Churn Him Up, Mix Him Up.
(And now you will please imagine a Charley Chaplin with the type
facing four different ways.)
He's funny, gets the money; never smiles, 'tis true; he safely leaves
that all to you.
Charley Chaplin.
If you can figure this out you'll have something that will look crazy
enough to demand attention. There is more, but this is Steve's best
for the moment, and now he's started again we'll look for encores. It
iH to be hoped that h© gets around to starting his newspaper again.
Color Schemes.
H. E. Ellison, who operates somewhere out in George Editor Carpen-
ter's territory, has a new idea in color schemes. For The Yankee Girl
all of the printing was done in red, white and blue. For Carmen the
Spanish colors were used, and so on, appropriate colors wherever possi-
ble, but some effective combination, anyhow. Some of the other
schemes were baby blue for Mary Pickford, purple for Marguerite
Clarke, yellow for Blanche Sweet and brown for Pauline Frederick.
The idea is to carry the color on all of the advertising and into the
lobby. Mr. Ellison writes that people are coming just to see what
color they are using.
Be Examined.
The Star, Two Harbors, Minn., recently opened a new house and to
celebrate they got out a poster on the lines of the old Public Notice,
only more so. In forty-eight point letters on a yellow circular they
announced that :
Every person in Two Harbors is hereby ordered to have a
thorough Medical Examination at either of the local hospitals
today.
Smaller type explained that there was danger that persons might
laugh themselves to death at the showing of a certain comedy. A larger
"Notice" and keeping down the advertisement to more the form of a
public notice would have been even better, but the idea is capable of
many adaptations.
An Effective Combination.
George H. Kenyon, of the Princess, Colwyn Bay, Wales, sends in a
program for his house that is out of the ordinary, a pinkish terra
cotta sheet printed in dark red. It is eye-catching and pronounced,
without being at all loud ; a piece of advertising that will stand apart
from other papers and be recognized at once. The house announces
matinees for Monday. Wednesday and Saturday, and "also on wet
afternoons," which is something new over here. The house gets from
six to twenty-five cents for a feature, two or three one-reels and a
topical or travel picture, more than obtains over here, but the better
British houses have larger orchestras and more elaborate presentations.
Old, Yet New.
The pseudo invitation to a film showing is by no means new. It
has been used in about every shape imaginable, but the Iris. Salis-
bury, N. C, dug up a new use when a page in their book program was
given to an invitation in legible script to attend the Carmen per-
formance. The Iris runs to an over-black face, and the effect of the
light line script is doubly contrasty in consequence. Pick out some-
thing that really looks like engraving and print an invitation or an
announcement without any border work or other fussiness and you'll
be surprised to see how the page will stand up if you use a good
quality of paper stock. Score one for the Iris.
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THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Read the FuUface.
A woman queries this department on a matter of interest to herself
alone and winds up with "May I see your reply in this department."
She can. The reply is at the top of the department each issue. It
says that questions will be answered where a stamped and self-ad-
dressed envelope accompanies the request.
Inquiries.
Qaestions eonoernlng the Mritin^ (but NOT the marketing) of
photoplays will be replied to ^vlthout charge If addressed to
the PhotoplayTrrlght Department and accompanied by a fully
addressed stamped envelope. Questions must be typevrritten
or mrltten with pen and Ink.
Q,ue8tlons as to the financial standing of concerns or the
probable markets for specific or certain styles of stories cannot
be ansvrered.
In no case and under no circumstance vrlll any manuscript or
synopsis be handled and If sent ttIU be returned without reply.
A list of addresses of producing companies will be sent If the
request Is made direct to the publication office, but not vrhere
request Is made to this department.
Mussing Things Up.
ALWAYS the simplest story is the best if it is a story and not
merely a bald attempt at one. So many authors labor under the
delusion that merely added matter will help along. Here is a
vampire woman. The story is of medium strength. Not enough for
more than three reels, and not very strong, at that. The author wants
to build up. He goes to the theater and sees one of the popular semi-
nude cave man stories. Fine. There was something that was worth
looking at. He will make his heroine a reincarnation of Cleopatra.
Every little while he will flash back. When his heroine persuades the
Covernor to sign the bill that will mean her personal profit and his
political destruction, then he will flash back to iCleopatra holding Antony
from the conquest. W^hen, in an earlier scene the heroine seeks to win
the interest of the Governor, he can fade over into Alxandria some
years back and get a corking pretty picture of the meeting of Antony
and Cleopatra. When the Heroine and the Governor take the clan-
destine trip that later is used as the club by which he is induced to
sign the bill it will help a lot to show the ancient couple in their
journey on the Kile. He will have three reels of modern drama and
two reels of history and it will be the hit of the season.
Perhaps it will and then, again, it may not. It may be that the
production cost will prevent its manufacture. A level headed director
may object to paying several thousand dollars for pure spectacle that
is valuable only as spectacle and not as contrast to the modern story
which it parallels but does not help, since it merely shows the author's
paucity of ideas in that he modernizes an old story and brazenly ad-
vertises the fact.
The added material must be germane to the story. It must not be
related to but a part of the story. The appeal must be derived from
the story and not from the contrast. The contrast will help if used in
moderation, but an elaborate series of fades and dissolves will not
materially advance the story save from a visual aspect.
Suppose that the story runs that Cleo, a woman who is not better
than she should be and yet not so had as she might be, engages in a
flirtation with a promising young lawyer. In a way she likes — almost
loves — him, but she is far too selfish to truly love more than her own
pleasure. She persuades him to take a vacation in her company.
More as a sport than with any desire to be helpful, she engages the
interest of her influential friends to promote his political aspirations.
He becomes Governor. As the executive he throws off the yoke of the
bosses and rules for the people. The ring has counted on his sup-
port in passing a gigantic grab. The papers realize the purpose of
the bill and attack it. The ring can pass it through the Legislature
but cannot pass it over the Governor's veto since it can barely muster
the two-thirds vote and not the three- fourths required to pass over
the veto. The Governor is with the papers and the people. In the last
resort they send Cleo to threaten that she will tell how, when he was
a struggling young lawyer she took him on a vacation and that it was
her money that paid for the trip. His vanity is even stronger than his
political aspirations. He signs the bill.
The story naturally runs about three reels. The cutting back to
Ancient Egypt will pad the reels but it will not add to the story. It
will be longer and more eye-pleasing, but the story is precisely the same
three-reel idea.
Instead of the Egyptian Queen add a woman ; a clean woman^ the
woman the Governor marries in spite of the efforts of Cleo to hold him
her subject. It is the threat to tell the wife that is used rather than
the appeal to the Governor's vanity. It is his love for the wife that
causes him to waver and half promise to sign. Then the wife comes
forward. Something she knows; more she can guess. It is she who
persuades the Governor to defy Cleo and the men who employed her.
It is she who accomplishes Cleo's undoing. Now you have not alone
more story but more plot, greater interest and stronger appeal.
Flashes of Cleopatra with a lot of chorus girls in tights would have
made more of an appeal to the eye, but the story would have been
voted tiresome in spite of this because it was a three-reel plot strung
into five thousand feet.
This is not saying that a story could not be written about Cleopatra
nor yet a reincarnation of Cleopatra, but the planning of the story
must get Cleopatra into the plot as well as on the film if it is to raise
a three-reel idea to the full measure of a five-reel story.
Have all the spectacle you want if there is a plot-reason for the
spectacle, but have a plot- reason and not merely an earnest desire to
atone for your plot-shortcomings. It is merely another form of putting
in stuff "to make the picture more interesting," but you do not make
it more interesting unless you mack the visual with the mental and give
an idea as well as a picturesque scene.
Sets.
A correspondent writes that she has seen the model script of a one-
reel play in which eight sets are used, though she has been told to use
not more than six to the reel, and asks: "Would not a one-reel sub-
ject calling for eight different sets court a rejection slip?"
This is another example of studying technique to excess. One-reel
plays should not run more than six sets, but if the play is good,
really and truly good, ten sets would not cause its rejection. The
play is one thing. Keep the number of your sets down, because scene
setting causes delay and costs, but if you have a play worth eight sets
or eighteen, go ahead and you'll sell it. A manufacturer would rather
build a few extra sets than lose a good play, for now, more than ever
before, plays of the right sort are in demand.
Modest.
Declaring that no manufacturer purchases from the outside, and
urging this department to kill off the outsiders mercifully and quickly,
a correspondent adds :
Of course I expect you to conclude that I am raving and
know not whereof I speak, but there are thousands in the coun-
try like myself who have submitted to various companies
scripts bearing the hall-mark of originality, unconventional
and possessing substantial interest, of good plots well plotted
and conforming to the general principles of technique only to
have them returned accompanied by the film producers Bible —
the rejection slip.
Companies do not want scripts "bearing the hall-mark of originality,"
if it is the sort of originality that this letter suggests. They want
sane, well-founded stories. They want producible stuff. They do not
want ravers. No man who can write so complacently of his stuff
really is an author. He is apt to be original along impracticable lines.
He seeks to mask a poverty of idea with a plentitude of effects, but
he does not write stories, and stories are what the producers are
looking for ; not raves.
The writer concludes with the question: "What is the use of dig-
ging a ditch when one lives in the desert?" The answer is that there
is not a bit of use unless the desert is to be irrigated with ideas. If
you can write the sort of ideas producers want, you can sell, but you
can be too original and never sell at all. You must be inteUigently
original or it will avail you little.
Going Stale.
Don't work on one story to the exclusion of all others until you get
sick of it. A starter lately wrote that he even slept with a note book
under his pillow and wrote and rewrote his story until it was in the
best possible shape. It could not have been. You are bound to come to
the point where you go stale just as an athlete may be overtrained. Do
your best work on a story. Then lay it aside and take up something
else, forgetting the first as completely as possible. Then do a third and
perhaps, by that time, you can come back to the first and approach it with
a clear mind.
Another man writes that each time his story comes back from the
studios he can see changes he can make that will better the script Of
course he can, but why spoil good stamps? Put the script in an envelope
and pretend you have mailed it. Then cut the envelope six weeks later
and try again. Repeat until you finally open the script and find you
cannot do much better. Then send out and you'll be far less apt to get
a rejection slip if you pick out a proper studio. The chance of a sale
is so remote that you are not even gambling your stamps. You are
throwing them away.
Titles.
"Sometimes I think an hour or even more about a title," proudly an-
nounces an author. That is not enough unless in that time you get a
title so apt and so inviting that you feel you cannot better it. Some
writers will hold a story for a week or two if they feel that the title
is not just right. They know the effect that the title will have on the
sale and they want the best title possible. They are willing to hold
back the story until they are certain the title is right, for they know
it is better to get money two weeks late than perhaps not at all. If a
delay will get a selling title, the delay is not a loss but a profit.
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Projection Department
Conducted by F. H. RICHARDSON
Manufacturers' Notice.
■ T is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or other
goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the excel-
lence of such articles has been demonstrated to its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible
to reply through the department in less than two or three weeks. In
order to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less
than actual cost), will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by
mail, without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot
be replied to in the department one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
In neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot
of study.
The following was written for the New Year's number but was un-
avoidably crowded out of that issue :
The Year's Progress.
During the year 1D15 there has been very great progress made in
practically all matters which have to do with projection. Evidence is
constantly reaching this department that, more and more, operators
are coming to a realization of the tact that to attempt to limit the
spread of knowledge with relation to projection borders on childish-
ness, and it is with sincere pleasure T am able to say that during the
past year a constantly increasing number of the men have abandoned
their dog-in-the-manger attitude and buckled down to a study of the
finer points of their profession.
In fact all along the line, from the most humble village operator to
the men who handle the projectors in theaters costing tens of thou-
sands of dollars, there has been a distinct inclination to study and
improve. This is decidedly encouraging.
During the past year this department has succeeded in opening up
new avenues of knowledge to the operator, and to a very considerable
extent eliminating the guess work which heretofore has held prac-
tically full sway with regard to the optical system of the projector.
During the year the editor has brought into being a new and complete
Handbook of projection, which is now in the hands of the printer man
and will be ready for delivery within a few weeks.
During the year 1915 there has been a distinct change in the attitude
of theater managers with regard to projection. This change, while not
startling in Its magnitude, is very evident, and is due, we firmly be-
lieve, very largely to the work of this department. The theater man-
ager is slowly being made to realize the fact that a higher grade of
ability in the operating room is not only desirable, but absolutely
necessary, and that added knowledge and skill calls for better working
conditions and increased salary.
During the past year this department has accomplished considerable
In abating the nuisance of poorly Inspected films, although there Is still
much work to be done in that particular direction. In tact we have
but just made a good start.
During the past year there has been brought into being a new six
hundred dollar projector, namely, the Edison Super-Kinetoscope, and
during the same period another new machine has been pretty well
introduced to the trade, namely, the Baird, also a high class projector.
The Coles Picture Corporation has, within the limits of 1915, been
preparing, and Is now ready to place on the market another new pro-
jection machine, described quite some time ago in the department.
In addition to the Introduction of these new machines all the older
ones have undergone very distinct Improvement, and have been kept
strictly up-to-date. The Nicholas Power Company has brought out a
new machine, their 6B, with a new motor drive, or speed control,
which contains many refinements, and has Introduced a new stand
which may be tilted at any angle ; also they have very greatly im-
proved the lamphouse, and made other important changes, as described
from time to time in the department.
The Precision Machine Company has evolved a new and most
excellent speed controller, and has made such minor changes In the
mechanism and equipment as experience seemed to Indicate would make
for greater efficiency.
The Enterprise Optical Manufacturing Company has made exceedingly
Important changes in the mechanism of the Motiograph, particularly In
the elimination of the ball and socket arbor, substituting therefor a
movement which was recently described in this department, and which
seems to avoid the objectionable features of the ball and socket. They
have also eliminated the Inside shutter, which very greatly simplifies
the mechanism. Aside from these two Important changes, other minor
points have been given due and proper attention.
There have also been several changes made in the mechanism of the
American Standard machine, though for the most part they only make
for greater simplicity. One important change, however, places the in-
termittent movement in an oil well on the right of the machine.
During the past year, under the leadership of this department, there
has been a distinct tendency to install high grade projection lenses,
and that particular proposition will be pushed vigorously just as soon
as plenty of lenses are available, which may not be until the war Is
over»
During the year 1915 there have been placed on the market several
new motor generator sets for the converting of A. C. into D. C. In
mercury arc rectifiers a very important change tor the better has been
made in the installation of dial switches by means of which the am-
perage at the arc can be instantly changed, and the installation of a
switch on the front of the rectifier by means of which the operator
may instantly switch from D. C. to A. c. through the reactance of the
machine, in case the tube should give out.
During the past twelve months some of the big producers have, largely
through the instrumentality of this department, been awakened to the
importance of having their films placed In the operators' hands in the
best possible condition, and projected to the screen in the best possible
manner.
And so I could go on for pages citing improvement after improvement
In things having to do with projection.
The progress made is more than encouraging. Six years ago, when
the projection department entered the field, the moving picture machine
operator had absolutely no standing of any kind whatsoever. Every-
one now concedes that skill on the part of the operator does cut some
figure, and some have conceded that, after all, the operator really is
one of the most important cogs in the wheels of the moving picture
industry. We do not claim that the operator owes this change of
attitude entirely to the educational work of the projection department,
but we do say. and believe the statement cannot be successfully dis-
puted, that the department has been a very important factor in the
matter.
In closing I want to mention one other point, namely, the Improve-
ment in the morale of the men themselves. Six years ago a large per-
centage of the operators were composed of totally Irresponsible men
and boys most of whom neither knew, or cared to know, any more
about their business than would barely suffice to "get by," and draw
the little, piffling twelve to twenty dollar pay check. Go among a
crowd of operators at the exchanges waiting for reels and the language
was something awful ; attend one of the balls in a large city and —
well, you all remember w^hat it was by two or three o'clock in the
morning. Today the "tough" has very largely disappeared, and even
the most shiftless operator evinces at least some desire to learn the
technical end of his profession and improve his work ; also a very
goodly percentage of the body of operators of today are distinctly high
class men ; men whom one is proud to know ; who are gentlemen ; who
have dignity, poise and who keep abreast with the advancement of
knowledge in their profession.
Again I say, all this is more than encouraging, and I predict during
the year 1916 there will be further advancement all along the line.
Now, gentlemen, as a last word, let me. in ail sincerity, wish for
the moving picture theater operator, the moving picture theater man-
ager, and all those having to do with this great industry, which I am
told stands either fourth or fifth, in amount of capital invested, in the
United States, a prosperous year, with plenty of hard work, mixed
with proper alloy of play, so that when on December 31, 1916, the
clock shall strike twelve midnight, we can all look back and say : I
have done well.
Question No. 119.
Best answer will be published, and the names of others sending In
replies of excellence will appear In the Roll of Honor. Theater man-
agers looking tor high class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
Explain fully just mhat "flicker" is. What is "travel ghost"
and its causef Why does a properly proportioned three-wing
shutter cause less flicker than a two-wing, speed being equal?
Is the screen ever entirely dark when the picture is being pro-
jectedt
Roll of Honor on Question No. 113.
The Roll of Honor on Question 11.3 consists of Joseph H. M. Smith,
Fort 'Worth, Texas ; W. C. Crawford. Brooklyn, New York ; Wilson
Hays. Barton, Maryland ; Charles S. Stuckpy, Edmonton, Alta., Canada ;
F. Richards, Blaine, Washington ; J. H. Marchard, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, and G. Betz, Osgood, Indiana.
The reply of Brother Smith has been selected for publication.
January 8, 1916
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Reply to Question No. 113.
By Joseph H. M. Smith, Fort Worth, Texas.
The Question :
What are the effects of the intermittent sprocket being out of line,
sldewise, with the upper and lower sprocket? What is the effect if
one side of the intermittent sprocket is higher than the other? What
is the effect of worn intermittent sprocket shaft bushings?
The Answer :
If the intermittent sprocket be out of line sldewise the effect will be
serious in proportion to how bad the condition is, but in any event It
Is a fault which should be immediately remedied. First, it pulls the
film sldewise. and this, unless, as is the case with some projectors, the
film be held in place by metal side-strips, will throw titles and pictures
which are outlined in opaque out of line in the aperture, and if the
condition be bad enough, may cause the sprocket holes to show on one
side.
Another result of this fault is that the film will be pulled out of
line either between the upper and lower sprockets, or between the bot-
tom of the film chute and the lower sprocket, and this might, if the
condition be bad enough, set up a decided tendency to climb the lower
sprocket and lose the lower loop, or, with some makes of machine,
may set up a tendency of the film to climb the intermittent sprocket
teeth.
It one end of the sprocket be higher than the other the effect Is
obvious : it will cause the teeth on the lower end to do most, if not all,
the work of pulling down the film, with result that the perforations
on that side of the film will be strained, and the teeth on that side of
the sprocket will wear much faster than the teeth on the other side,
the latter condition being particularly bad, since if the sprocket be
properly lined after the teeth on one side have become worn, then
the teeth on the other side will do most of the work until they too
become equally worn.
Angle of Total Reflection.
In response to my request Brother Solar, Watertown, N'.
butes the following :
contrl-
Exchange Splices.
C. E. Schmidt, Patho Exchange. Omaha, Nebraska, says:
What do you think of this? We have been receiving com-
plaints about our film pulling apart during the showing of a
reel, and although the writer looked carefully for the trouble,
even making up some new cement, did not find the cause until
yesterday, and then by accident. The writer sat at one of our
inspection tables to make a patch, in order to see if the cement
was good, and after properly cutting off the film, wetted and
scraped off the emulsion side ; he then turned the other end
over to scrape the celluloid side, whereupon one of our in-
spectors interrupted and asked : "What in the world are you
doing?" When I told him the inspectors assured me it was
only necessary to scrape the emulsion side, and they guessed
they knew how to splice a film, for did not one work for the
General two years, another for the Mutual a year, and the
third for the Universal, and they always scraped but one side
only. Of course it was hard to convince them that my way
was the right way, but they are not the only ones, as two
"operators" (?) told us one side only needed scraping. You
may take it from me there is one exchange in Omaha that is
going to turn out properly patched and inspected films, and if
the quality of projection in this territory is not improved it will
not be because we are remiss in doing our share.
Weil, it seems almost unbelievable that an exchange inspector or an
operator would, in this day and age. not understand that A SPLICE
ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BE PROPERLY MADE WITHOUT SCRAPING
THE CELLULOID SIDE. I don't wish to be understood as saying that
one cannot make a patch without scraping the celluloid, but most em-
phatically such a patch is not reliable, particularly If the back of the
film, as it too often happens, be dirty or oily. My compliments to the
Pathe Exchange of Omaha. I would most earnestly recommend that not
only the other Omaha exchanges, but exchanges and operators every-
where take notice of the tact that a splice made without scraping the
celluloid side as well as the emulsion side is not a good or dependable
splice, regardless of the fact that you might seem to prove otherwise
by making a splice which is apparently strong enough to suit anybody.
Scrape the celluloid it you want to make a dependable splice. I am very
glad indeed that the exchange inspectors are beginning to wake up and
set forth their side of things In the department It Is proof positive
that our little campaign on film inspection has borne fruit.
It
Light Plants, Etc.
W. E. Cooksey, Duncan, Oklahoma, says :
What experience do exhibitors In general have with their owa
light plants — for example, Fairbanks, Morse engine and equip-
ment, run by natural gas? I also would like to know If an
ordinary A. C. compensaro would do to reduce direct current,
voltage from 110 to 60.
No, you could not use an alternating current compensarc on D. C.
would not operate at all ; see handbook. As to light plants, why the
experience varies, according to the degree of intelligence with which
the plant is handled. Managers and operators report producing cur-
rent all the way from 21/2 to 5 cents K. W. Personally, I think that,
with a good plant working close to Its capacity, handled intelligently,
current can be produced tor less than 4 cents per K. W., using gaso-
line at say 20 cents per gallon. As to the natural gas end of It, you
would have to take that up with the manufacturer himself. I'm not
posted.
Replying to your request for comments on total reflection :
In my criticism of Brother Crawford's answer to Question No.
104 and your comments on same, I stated that if total reflection
was being considered, the answer and comment would apply.
Well, I should have said "if reflection was being considered."
-srI
In al. . ases where ligbt is incident from air upon the sur-
face <jt a solid or liquid, or. more generally, when the inci-
dence Is from a less highly refracting to a more highly re-
fracting medium (as from air to glass) the reflection is partiaU
In such case the most powerful reflecting substances either
transmits or absorbs a portion of the incident light. At a per-
pendicular incidence glass reflects only 25 rays out of 1,000. but
when the rays strike the surface obliquely, the reflection is aug-
mented. At an incidence of 40 degrees glass reflects approxi-
mately 30 rays out of 1,000 and refracts 970 (an incident angle
of 40 degrees is about as large as will encounter practical pro-
jection). But at no incidence, however great, when the Inci-
dence is from air, is the reflection from glass or any other
substance, total. Even at an Incidence of 89^ degrees where
the light almost grazes the surface, or the arc is placed as near
the surface of the lense as possible, glass will reflect only ap-
proximately 800 rays out of 1,000 and refract 200. Still It Is
possible that total reflection may occur, and this leads to the
enunciation of a principal which underlies all optical phenomena,
viz. : the principal of reversibility. In the case of refraction,
for instance, when the ray passes obliquely from air to glass, it
is bent towards the perpendicular ; when it passes from glass to
air, it is bent from the perpendicular, or normal, and reverses
its course. Total reflection never occurs, except In the at-
tempted passage of a ray from a more refracting to a less re-
fracting medium, but in this case, when the obliquity is suffi-
cient, that is greater than 40 degrees and 43 minutes, it always
occurs.
Referring to the figure, I have used a 5-itich condenser at
the bacit, for the reason that we cannot get total reflection with
a condenser of longer focus, with the arc in a position near that
used in practical projection. The upper half of the figure is
devoted to total reflection and critical angle. The lower to re-
flection. The incident ray A. B. is refracted at B. After re-
fraction it takes course C E. This ray is more nearly normal
to the first surface than Is A B ; consequently the refraction
has bent the ray towards normal. The ray C E Is refracted at
E and takes direction E P, which is at a right angle (90 de-
grees) with normal to the second surface, H E. The incident
angle C E H Is 40 degrees and 43 minutes, which Is the critical
angle. If this angle is made larger, say 42 or 43 degrees or
more, then we have total reflection, as shown by dotted line E I.
By a little study of the figure we can see that If the arc or
radiant point is moved nearer the condenser the Incident angle
will decrease, so we cannot have total reflection with the arc less
than 37^ in. from a 5-inch condenser. If the condenser was of
longer focus the refraction would be less, consequently we could
not get total reflection without moving the arc back.
Let us Imagine the space around the condenser occupied by
air to he glass, the space occupied by the condenser to be air
and the arc or radiant point 2% inches from the condenser X B,
the incident ray at an angle of 40 degrees and 43 minutes with
normal to the first surface.
Under these conditions the rays are attempting to pass from a
denser to a less dense medium, and will be refracted away from
normal In the direction B O. and will be at right angles, or 90
degrees with normal. If the incident angle be increased, then
we will have total reflection In direction Indicated by dotted line
B R, the direction being dependent on the size of the incident
angle.
And now let us consider the lower half of the figure: ray X T
Is at an angle of 40 degrees with normal. At T 30 rays out of
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every 1,000 will be reflected in the direction of the dotted line
T P, and 970 will be refracted in the direction T M. There will
be an internal reflection at M, in amount similar to that at T.
After the second refraction the rays take the direction M N, and
at N the ray is at an angle of 50 degrees with normal to the first
surface of the front condenser, so that approximately .12 rays
out of 1,001.) will be reflected in the direction of dotted line
N R, and 908 rays will be refracted in the direction of N. S.
In order to understand why moving the arc nearer the con-
denser takes the ray of light out of the plane of total reflection
and critical angle, let us compare ray A B, in the upper hair
of the figure with ray X. T, also in the lower half. Ray A b,
after the second refraction, takes the direction E F. This raj,
with normal to the second surface, forms the 90 degrees, or
right angle H E F. The radiant point X is V/. inches nearer the
condenser, and ray X T, after the second refraction, takes direc-
tion M N, and forms angle H M N, which is 120 degrees with
normal. This ray is nearly parallel with the axis, whereas
ray A B with the radiant point farther away, is grazing the
front surface of the condenser.
I am publishing this sort of matter because I believe we now have
a very considerable number of operators who can understand and ap-
preciate the importance of a full knowledge of light action, and I do
not know of any one who has a more complete grasp of that subject,
coupled with the ability to express it intelligently than has Neighbor
Solar.
Griffiths and Solar Agree to Agree.
It will be remembered that Brother Solar, of Watertown, objected to
Friend Griffiths' "two ray theory," but after considerable correspond-
ence Solar has concluded to agree with Griffiths. In a letter to Grifliths
Solar says :
We are finally agreed on the so-called condenser image. It
has taken me a long time to get your meaning in this matter.
From your figures in the supplement. I inferred that you con-
sidered the point through which the crater and film images pass
as the condenser image redured to a small jioint, whereas you
have considered the whole cone passing through the lens as the
condenser image. This does away with any argument on this
point. The crater is focused at a plane near the film, and light
from this, as a whole, comes to a point in front of the lens
(this distance is approximately the E.F. of the lens from its
optical center) and as each point of the condenser carries an
Image of the crater and film they meet at the same point, or
very near the same point, consequently the form of the whole
condenser is focused at this plain.
And thus, at least, we have the battle axe laid a'side, so far as that
particular proposition be concerned — that is with relation to Friend
Solar.
Wants the Answer.
Sidney Fletcher, Memphis, Tex., says:
Pardon my nerve for butting in. but will you kindly answer
the following: I want to get out on the road, and wish to se-
cure as light an outfit as possible. Will a 2 K. W., 60-volt gen-
erator be large enough to supply an arc to project a 10-foot
picture, with the machine 30 feet away from the screen? I will
also want to run about five 25-watt mazda lamps while the arc
is burning. Will a 4-h.p. engine be large enpugh? What size
carbons and what brand would you suggest?
Would suggest an Edison Model D projector. Try i.^-inch cored
above and 7/16 inch solid below ; also try two %-inch cored carbons.
Any standard make of projection carbons, though I think I would sug-
gest trying the Speer or Reflex for that kind of work. A 2 K. W., 60-
volt generator will give you 2,000^-00^=33 amperes of current. Your
incandescent current consumption won't amount to much, and you should
have plenty of current to project a very good lO-foot picture, though
you will have difficulty in getting a sharp 10-foot picture at 30 feet —
distance is too short. However, the result may be good enough for the
purpose. Two thousand watts is less than 3 h.p., therefore your 4-h.p.
engine will be sufficiently large.
Derives Benefit.
C. S. Stuckey, Edmonton, Canada, sends answer to Question 113,
and says :
I am sure that every operator who has studied the questions
and answers has derived benefit therefrom. There are, of
course, those poor individuals who claim to "know it all," but
I'll gamble that they follow the projection department every
week, even if they have to go in the cellar in order to not be
seen reading it. (That is pretty good, Brother Stuckey. and
moreover it hits the nail right square, slap bang on the head
in quite some few instances. — Ed.) But why worry about such
people? (I don't. — Ed.) They will sooner or later discover
the vacant apartments in their dome and come to their senses.
In the past you have advised when using a very steep pitch to
raise the aperture plate at the top. Now, my idea is, why not
block up the whole mechanism at the lens end, and then block
out the lens ring at the bottom? It seems to me this would
give as good results if not better. I am not in a position at
present to prove this, but I believe I am right, and would like
to hear from you on the subject. The tables issued in the
light ray dope look pretty good, but they don't go far enough
to meet our demands. We have an 18-foot 8-inch picture at
131 feet, with a 6j^-inch E. F. lens, IV2 Inches in diameter.
(Aha! Dlskivered ! Certainly the tables don't go far enough,
because YOUR EQUIPMENT DON'T GO FAR ENOUGH. The
lens should be considerably larger in diameter. — Ed.) We are
using a 9% and a Q^ now, with the lamp nearly at the back
of the stand, and have a pretty clear screen, taking current
through a 30-ampere rectifier.
I want you to try this. It may not work but — try it. Put in two 6^^
condensing lenses, pull your lamphouse back as far as it will go, and
then set your lamp so that the white spot in the center, which will
be surrounded by a light blue edging, will cover the aperture. You
will be working on the back focus, it will look like His Satanic Majesty
at the spot, and I am not going to say you will like the result, but I
do want you to try it, and try it thorouyhli/. Outside of that you can-
not make much of any improvement until you get an objective of
larger diameter.
Appreciates Our Efforts.
F. V. Poyser, Brandon, Man., Canada, says :
Just a few lines to let you know that over in this part of the
world we appreciate your efforts to bring about a better and
wider knowledge of moving picture projection. Personally, I am
perfectly willing to admit I have an awful lot to learn before I
can claim to be at the top of the ladder; still, I trust that by
hard work and study to got there some day. I might add in
closing that our good manager has just informed me that he is
getting a Powers Six B. Can you imagine the smile I am wear-
ing? It's of the kind that won't come off.
Well, Brother Poyser, hard work and study will bring success in
almost any line of human endeavor, and the profession of operating is
still very far from the level it will one day occupy. I don't mind mak-
ing the prediction that ten years from now high-class operators will be
in demand at probably as much as fifty dollars a week — maybe more.
If you are inclined to smile at that statement, why, just look back and
see what the difference was ten years ago. We now have quite a number
of good men getting forty dollars, and out in 'Frisco they get even
more than that in some cases.
We Doubt It.
Bert Meester, Hobart, Indiana, proposes the following:
The amperage of a mercury arc rectifier may be varied by
the use of an ordinary Powers adjustable rheostat controlling
base, connecting the contact points to the regulating reactance
terminals, and connecting the lever to one side of the A. C.
line. This controlling base is designed so that the lever makes
contact with one point before it breaks with the other, thus
causing the reactance to act as an auto- transformer with a
short circuited secondary, which would cause the contact
points to arc badly unless the lever is shifted very rapidlj.
Would a controlling base designed to break with the contact
it rests upon before it breaks with the other cause the rectifier
to stop?
I referred this matter to this General Electric Company at Schenec-
tady, and have thir reply as follows :
Regarding the use of a Powers rheostat switch for controlling
the current of a mercury arc rectifier, we do not believe the ordi-
nary rheostat switch can be successfully used for this purpose,
because of the fact that in passing from one point to another
with the switch it is necessary either to leave one contact
before making another, or else have some means ot keepilig
down the current during the time the lever is short circuiting
two contacts. We accomplish this with the new type rectifier
by means of a split blade switch with a resistance connected
between two halves of the blade. You are familiar with our
dial switch as used on rectifiers, and will note that the blade is
split into halves. Inside the handle of this switch there is a
ribbon resistance of something less than one ohm. which acts
upon the current and prevents arcing and burning of the con-
tacts. Of course, if the contacts were far enough apart so that
the blade left one before touching the other the tube would
go dead.
Brother Meester, of course, referred to the old style rectifier, which
does not have the dial switch for varying the amperage.
A Faithful Reader.
H. Meusner, Newark. New Jersey, writes :
As a faithful reader of the department, T wish to thank you
right now for the many valuable things 1 have learned through
the medium of the department. Reading the same names so often,
thought I would like to take a turn at answering some questions,
and I think the only objection you may have is that I am a
"horrid licensed woman operator,"' who has had the theoretical
as well as the actual experience for tuition. I trust you will
look upon me as one of the big family.
Surest thing ynu know, nor have I any objection to "horrid" licensed
lady operators, bpcause I'm sure they could not possibly be any such
thing. Your answer to Question 113 is all right as far as it goes, but
it does not seem like a lady's answer, because there isn't nearly einugh
of it. All you said was perfectly correct, but you could have said
considerable more. Come again ; be a little more prolific with your
language, and there's no reason why you should not get on the Roll of
Honor. There are mere mc-n who have been trying for more than a
year without once succeeding, but their perseverance has nevertheless
been instrumental In educating them in the technical end of their
profession.
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Asks Questions.
G. L. Smith, Smithsburg, Maryland, asks certain questions, which
are replied to as follows :
Ves, you can pull a great deal more than 25 amperes over a 25-
ampere switch without burning it out. pruvided the contacts be in first-
class condition, but you are nevertheless forbidden to do S3 by the
underwriters' rules. I would suggest that you get another switch. They
are nof expensive; and, while you are about it, get one of 50 or 75
ampere capacity.
The reason the table does not "go far enough" is that your IV^-inch
objective is too small in diameter. Now let us back up on that table
for I. moment. Let us look at it from the other end. It is evident
that a good many of you I\'llows dont yet fully undtrstand how to
use Table No. 1. October Kith issue, to the best advantage. You have
a m-inch diameter and a 4 5/16-inch back focus; also, as you say,
the greatest back focus allowable on the l^i-inch diameter is 3.11.
Now follow down the column in which appears the 3.11 until you come
to 4.2!), which is pretty close to 4 5/ 10 (.your back focusj, and then
travel to the left across the horizontal line to the first column, and you
find that a 4. 2D back focus calls for at least a 1 13/HJ-inch objective
lens opening, with two T'^-inch condensers, and twenty-one inches from
the convex of the front lens to the film. This is the extreme condition.
If. however, you go down a little further you will find in the fifth col-
umn from the right hand side, and in the horizontal line opposite the
}i on the right hand side, the back focus figures 4.4, opposite which,
in the first left hand column, is lens diameter 2 1/16 inches, which is
about the lens you ought to have. If you had a lens 2 1/16 inches in
diameter, you would use one Ol-. and one Ti/j-inch condenser, with IS
inches from the apex of the front condenser to the film, or with a
lens 2 inches in diameter, you would use the same condenser combi-
nation and the same distance, or a little bit more. Now do you
get the idea? For your conditions, with an objective lens of the
proper diameter, I think you would find plano-convex lenses to be
quite satisfactory, though properly matrhed meniscus bi-convex might
improve matters slightly. Yes, you are right about the diameter and
focal length of condensers. So far as carbon set be concerned, it
is too big a subject to treat here. I advise you to, by all means, get
a copy of the new Handbook, in which the matter is fully explained
and illustrated. There will also be about 800 other pages of text,
every bit of which you will find to be of practical value. It should
be ready for delivery some time in January. Use the same set for alter-
nating as you do for direct. No, there is no likelihood of incandescents
ever being successfully used for theatrical moving picture projection.
They can be used for projecting a small picture, say 6 or 7 feet
wide, but that is, I think, about the limit.
Good Record.
Mt. Clemens, Michigan, writes:
In this theater we have two Power's Six A machines, one
purchased July 30, 1912, and the other February 12, 1913. We
have not spent a single dime for repairs or parts. Getting fine
results, yet we purchased two Power's Six B projectors which
we will install some time next week. We hope to get about
five years' service out of the new machines, with the help of
the department and the Handbook, and will do it too.
A report which speaks well of the machine and the care the operator
gives it — hut I cannot agree with running a machine that long with-
out repairs, unless you only run two or three hours a day, and even
at three hours a day, three years would mean 3,285 hours of run, and
that is too much for an intermittent sprocket.
New Union.
Alabama says :
We, the operators and stage employes, will make application
for a charter for a union in this city on November 15. We
already have twenty-three names on our list, and expect to
secure a few more by the above date. Everyone here is well
pleased with the Moving Picture World.
Let the good work go on. The department trusts you will succeed
in organizing, and that, by conservative action, you will be enabled to
better the conditions of both the operators and stage employes of your
city.
He Is Learning.
G. L. Smith, Smithsburg, Maryland, encloses money order for sub-
scription and says ;
I run a Power's hand driven No. 5 machine once a week in
a town of 50i>. and am beginning to learn a few things about
the moving picture business I did not know before. We are
considering the installation of new equipment, and would like
to ask a few questions. Our objective is a 1^ inch B. & L.
lens, but the E. F. is not marked thereon, simply *'long dis-
tance" and "Nicholas Power Company." Slide lens li^ inch
diameter, but in spite of everything we can do there are dark
corners in the stereopticon picture. Use 25 amperes, 110 volt
A. C. through a rheostat, with % inch Electra carbons. The
distance between the crater and condenser is 3 inches, be-
tween film and rear objective lens 4 5-16 inches ; condensers
and slide lens 20 inches, (a) How do you ascertain the E. P.
of an objective lens? (b) What size condenser and which
kind would you get in the new equipment? Throw 53 feet.
(c) What is meant by a 6i/o and a 7^ focal length con-
denser? (d) Does the focus of a condenser have anything to
do with the distance between lamphouse and aperture plate,
carbons and condensers? fe) Will larger condensers work
behind the same lens which is in front of smaller condensers?
In the first place il you are only using 25 amperes A. C. 1 would
advise you to use more current, and if you can afford it to get an
economizer. For 25 amperes A. C, 1 would use Mi inch cored carbons
above and below, and would try different brands of carbons. The dis-
tance between your carbon and condenser is all right, but the diameter
of your stereopticon lens is too small. It is one of the old "quarter-
size" lenses, and omy suitable when the E. F. does not exceed 10 inches.
You should have a half size stereopticon lens. As to the moving picture
lens, you should line up your optical system as per Table No. 1,
October 10 issue
(a) Pin a sheet of paper on the wall opposite an open window, pre-
ferably in a room having but one window, and holding the lens in front
of the paper screen, focus the out-door scene as sharply as possible
thereon, measuring from the screen to a point half way between the
two combinations of the lenses. This measurement will be the E. F. of
the lens, (b) See Table No. 1, October 10th issue. Can't answer last
part of question in the department. (c) That the lens will focus a
scene as described in "a" at that distance from the screen, but to be
accurate plano-convex lenses must be measured both ways (with each
side toward the screen), the two measurements added together and di-
vided by two. (See new Handbook for complete dope.) (d) Most em-
phatically yes. See Table No. 1, October 10th issue. (e) Don't know
what you mean. You will have to be a little more clear on that matter.
Why Do They Do It?
Recently, by courtesy of the Triangle folks, I visited the Triangle
theater, Brooklyn — the old Crescent stock house. The theater has been
remodeled into what I consider as being one of the prettiest play-
houses it was ever my privilege to see.
The outside of the operating room is shown in the accompanying
illustration. The room is located on the main floor directly central
with the screen, which shows that whoever is managing the Triangle
projection affairs has a good fund of know.edge and horse sense. It
will be observed that the location calls for t-e sacrifice of eighteen
seats. How much — how very, veri/ much better it is to snerifice these
feu: seats, and place the operating room square with the screen where
the picture iciU be projected u-ithout distortioii arid in absolutely sharp
focus. In front of the room, to the right, we see Mr. ,
and, at his left, our old friend Al Neiter, who are in charge of pro-
jection in this theater. The evening 1 visited this house neither of these
gentlemen knew 1 was in the theater until the show was half over;
yet it gives me much pleasure to say that projection was beyond
criticism, so far as the light be concerned.
The bill consisted of a prelude in the shape of the Keystone comedy,
"Her Painted Hero," followed by the drama, "The Disciple." There
was then a second comedy, and a corking g^od one. too. "Saved by Wire-
less." and at the end a film, which appearet. to me as being padded
to the very limit, "The Martyrs of the Alamo," though the gripping
power and magnificent acting of "The. Disciple" more than made up
for any defects in the other subjects.
And now. I want to ask a question. The film. "Her Painted Hero,'*
was literally shot through at no less than seventy per minute. Why
is it that the average theater manager, high and low, seems to have
an ingrowing idea that a comedy reel must be run so fast that the
figures become literally automatic jumping jacks? The speed of the
drama. "The Disciple," was all that could be desired, but the first
comedy was. to me. an eye sore, due entirely to the absurd speed at
which it was run. i cannot get the theater managers' point of view
on this proposition.
One other thing I would like to speak of, however, and that Is,
while the observation ports in the Triangle operating room are not
as bad as some I have seen, still how much better it would be, from
any and every point of view, to have an aujustable port 6x12 inches,
as per page 74 of the Handbook. This would give the operator a
considerably better view of the picture, and would accommodate a tall
or short man, or a man sitting down or standing up. As I have time
and again said, I firmly believe in furnishing a comfortable chair at
each projector, and absolutely requiring the operator to occupy that
eh air during every second of the time the picture is on the screen.
By having an adjustable port, as suggested, the outside appearance of
the room would be in no way injured, and the actual port would be
no larger than it is at present, but the effective port would be 12x24
inches.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Motion Picture Photography'
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department's reply by mail when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail ou matters
which cannot be replied to in this department, $1.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is a rule of this department that no apparatus will be recom-
mended editorially until the value of such appliances has been demon-
strated to Its editor.
More About Static.
George Lawrence of Oakland, California, whose Interesting letter
In regard to reducing static markings by grounding the camera through
the operator by means of a metal turning crank, contributes another
letter which is very interesting. He says in reply to the letter by J. H.
Reed published in the issue of December 4th :
Reading your letter published in the Photographic Depart-
• ment of this week's WORLD, thought I would reply direct, send-
ing a copy to the WORLD.
First, will say that 1 have been using the light tripod made
by the Los Angeles M. P. Co. called the Angeles Tripod for the
last three years. It is aluminum top, with regular split wood
leg.";. There is no metallic connection with the ground. It may
be that I and several others have been fortunate here, in re-
gard to static, or it may be there are different climatic differ-
ences, though I have had my static troubles in full, but not
recently. I am not acquainted with the Prestwich camera,
and as there are none arouud here, could not examine- one. I
had a peculiar experience recently, went up into the snow
taking stuff, and had a set up for some night flare stuff, but
had my assistant refocus and crank when it was taken. The
negative was so full of static you could not see the picture.
How's that? I always rewind my own film, and try and not let
any one else touch It after I first handle it, in this way keep-
ing the polarized electricity favorable to that in my body.
Then I always crank with bare hand, using a brass handle,
with regular Eastman stock, but always leave the camera and
film, when I am on location work in the snow country, in a
room that is open to the outside air and of the same tempera-
ture, and in this way try to avoid heat. 1 simply freeze it
up every night. I use a special light oil that will not freeze
in the cold tor the bearings in my camera, and keep them well
oiled. I do not know whether the Prestwich camera is so built
that all the metal parts are connected, but the Pathe, of course,
is built direct on the center frame or steel plate. I have had
at times a pressure plate made of steel, with a cut out space
directly back of the aperture, but not cut out clear through ;
this space when painted black will cut halation, which might
otherwise be caused by the polished surface of a steel plate.
But ordinarily I simply use the camera as it comes from the
factory, with original plate and film race. I have used the old
Erneman, Williamson, and American and Gaumont cameras,
and it was with these that I worked out the cut out pressure
plate instead of the glass that came with some of them. I have
used heaters, camphor and resin, wires and batteries, but never
got the perfect service that came from the present method.
As I say it may be conditions here. That I cannot tell. If you
should happen to have a chance to see the Knowles film that
is coming out Dec. 27th on Universal, you will see some of the
film I took at 7,000 ft. with a brand new Pathe just from the
factory, the only change being a brass handle. As snow never
falls around the bay district of San Francisco, we have to go
to the tops of the Sierra Mountains, which are at the nearest
point twelve hours ride, and the snow line there is at the
6,000 foot elevation. This necessitates quite a change in eleva-
tion and climatic conditions which I think are as hard on the
film as can be found anywhere. I have never taken film in the
snow near sea level, so that may make quite a difference.
I was troubled at one time by getting static in titles, as I
had a title maihine which I used to wheel out on to the studio
floor and make titles with daylight. The change in tempera-
ture aparently caused static. I was using an old William-
son for title camera, and put a brass handle on It, and con-
nected all metal parts together, and had no more trouble
with it.
I have tried X back stock but found that the dampness here
caused the backing to become slightly gummy and It would
pile up on the aperture plate, or pressure plate, on the
film race in the gate and at times even stuck to the sprocket
wheels, so 1 discarded it entirely.
I use only standard Eastman stock direct from the factory,
perforated, and then I know that if there is static in the stock,
it is the fault of the manufacturer. I have found it next to
impossible to rewind negative here when there is north wind
blowing and so keep a certain amount always rewound on
spools for emergency.
As I mentioned before, I always rewind by own film, and
handle it myself. There may be nothing in it, but 1 have the
idea tliat if the film can be charged with the electricity, or
whatever form of it that is contained in the human body, that
the camera can be charged with the same, from the same
person, and not have a conflicting current come in contact
with it from another person's body, that having all the parts
in a similar condition, with an outlet for such electricity as
may be generated by friction into some receiving substance,
such as the human body is through the brass handle, such
substance containing a current that is not adverse to the one
flowing in, which might drive it back into the camera with
more force than it is generated, that any camera should be
free from static. I know a certain camera man who could
never get free from static, no matter what camera or apparatus
he used, and I have come to the belief that there are men so
constituted that their bodies may contain electricity of such
character and in such quantities that by merely touching a
camera they supercharge it with an opposing current, to the
static generated from friction. In that case any electricity
generated in the camera from friction must be discharged into
the air, where all metal parts are opposing, on the same prin-
ciple that a medical static machine works on.
If there is anything further I can tell you, I will be pleased
to do so at any time.
Mr. Lawrence's theory that the cameraman himself is a generator of
static electricity is an interesting one and while it made me smile
when I read it there may be something in it after all. It is quite
possible for a human being to become quite heavily charged with
electricity when conditions are favorable. When taking pictures at
the Grand Canyon the writer has often had sparks an inch long leap
" from his doorkey to the doorlock after walking down the corridor on
the woolen carpet to his room. You are all familiar with the crackle
of a cat's fur wjien it is caressed in a cold, dry climate, and many of
you have seen a gas jet lighted from a spark generated by scuffling
over the carpet for a few steps in a dry room.
It seems probable, however, that the kind of clothing worn by a
person would determine his static condition more than any personal
peculiarity.
""oyrlght, 1S16, by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
Gillon Camera.
James Martin, Philadelphia, Pa., writes :
"Please tell me, if possible, where I can get some literature on
the Gillon camera.
"What are the rates per foot paid for good industrial and edu-
cational negatives? Do the companies that buy these wish them
developed or undeveloped, and what companies buy this kind
of film?"
The Gillon camera, used by the Eclair Company and others, was made
by M. Gillon, Paris, but I understand the factory is. now closed on
account of the war.
Most companies who buy news films prefer to develop them them-
selves to insure that no dupe negatives have been made and sold to
other companies.
The following companies buy topical films and pay from forty cents
to one dollar per foot, according to the quality and news value:
Universal Animated Weekly,
Jack Cohen, Editor,
43rd Street and 11th Avenue, New York. ■
Pathe Weekly.
Mr. Merries, Editor,
25 West 45th Street, New York.
Paramount Weekly,
Mr. Green, Editor,
110 West 40th Street, New York.
Gaumont Company,
Mr. Pell Mitchell, Editor,
Flushing, New York.
Hearst-Vitagraph Company,
22G William Street, New York.
Nearly all of these companies also purchase scenic and Industrial
films and will Inspect, with a view to purchase, any negatives you may
Bubmit to them. It available they will make you an offer.
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
247
Music for the Picture
Conducted by CLARENCE E. SINN
^^^^S^^
Musical Setting for "Camille"
Released January 3 by the World Film Corp'n.
SUGGESTIONS PREPARED BY S. M. BERG,
By special arrangements with G. Schirmer, Inc., Music
Publishers, New York.
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Slieet" Is intended as a partial solu-
tion of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist in
overcoming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is not
available until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first per-
formance being a mere rehearsal. „, ,j
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who
are exhibitors of World Films the following suggestions for an accom-
paniment to ■■Camille" were prepared by the photoplay department of
the New York music publishing house of G. Schirmer, Inc. This ad-
vance publication will afford to the progressive leader an opportunity
to acquaint himself with the general character of the film story he
is to portray with his orchestra. ,- ■
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of Id minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader in antici-
pating the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title
(marked T) or ty a described action (marked D).
Further inquiries concerning any phase of the work of the orches-
tra leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World, and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a Question
and Answer Department which will be a regular feature of our Music
Camille queen of the underworld, has a wealthy lover. Count de
Varville She. however, loves Armand Duval, a young lawyer, whose
father pleads with her to give him up. Ultimately the Count and
Armand fight a duel and Camille dies.
The music most fitting for the picture is Verdi s "La Traviata, the
story of which is founded on La Dame aux Camelias.
The theme selected is the Aria — ■'Ab fors'e lui che lanima, which
will be found in the Tavan Fantasie of "La Traviata." Piano part.
D&S6 five letter D
Scheduled time: five reels (about 5,300 feet), S0i,4 minutes.
"CAMILLE."
Music.
Time.
0
5Vi
6%
Sui-Titles or Descriptive Cues.
D Opening.
11 T
12H T
,14% T
15% T
20^4 D
23% T
2S% T
28% T
31% T
32% T
34% T
36% T
39% T
43% T
45% T
46 T
49% T
52 D
56% T
59% T
61% T
62% T
63% T
66% D
68% D
En route to a new life.
Camille, queen of gayest
Paris.
After three months in Paris.
The Fall Art Exhibition.
Camille's features become a
haunting memory.
Dr Munier.
■When Camille sees the Doc-
tor's face in her wine glass.
"I will tell you why I can't."
"He is penniless. Do you
think you could afford." etc.
Cecile's wedding day has
been settled.
"de Varville : I need 20,000 Serenad.
francs." etc.
Armand's suspicions are
aroused.
"She is with Count deVar-
ville."
When Camille reads Ar-
mand's note.
With new interests in life
caused by Armand's love,
etc.
"Where did you get the
money which you gave to
Camille?"
"Will you be my wife. Ca-
mille?"
Back in Paris Armand re-
ceives a call from his
father.
Armand tries to realize on
the inheritance, etc.
When the father pleads wfth Repeat :
Camille.
At home Armand tries in
vain to forget.
Paris
An evening at one of the
fashionable Parisian clubs.
"Do you know. Camille. that
Armand is back in Paris?"
"I see Fortune favors you
with cards."
■When Camille calls Ar-
mand.
When Armand calls the
guests from the supper
room.
Loves Torment — Barthelemy.
(Valse lento.)
La Traviata Fantaisie — Verdi.
(From beginning to end of
letter C.)
Aria — La Traviata — Verdi.
(Ah for'e lui che L'anima.)
(Theme.)
Continue Fantaisie from letter
E to end.
Repeat: Aria. (Theme.)
Petite Bijouterie — Bohm.
(Valse intermezzo.)
Strube.
(Andantino grazioso.)
Repeat: Aria. (Theme.)
Roses ana Rue — Scates.
(Valse lento.)
Serenata — Tarenghi.
(Allegro moderate. )
Aria. (Theme.)
Intermezzo — Huerter.
(Moderate grazioso.)
A Ball Scene — Nicode.
(Descriptive Valse.)
Repeat: Aria. (Theme.)
Agitato No. 2.»
69% T With the coming of the Mysterioso No. 1.'
dawn.
71% D The duel.
72% D When Armand leaves the Coeur brise — Pietromarrhi.
duelling ground. (Valse lento.)
75 T "Don't blame Camille, she
always loved you."
75% T ■'She's dying. Go to her at Repeat: Aria. (Theme.)
once."
80% T The End.
For the convenience of our readers a price list on the above men-
tioned numbers has been compiled, which can be found in the ad of G.
Schirmer, Inc., on page 322.
"WHAT DOES THE PUBLIC WANT?"
A DETAILED program of the entertainment presented at the leading
motion picture theaters of New York City is here given. Each
theater is striving to present a program that will please Its
patrons, sparing no expense, energy or trouble to obtain the best pos-
sible results.
The Knickerbocker, which is now known as the official Triangle
theater, appears to have as its aim the presentation of an entertain-
ment of pictures with an appropriate musical setting ; but nothing
is offered as a relief or divertissement. Two shows daily are given, one
in the afternoon at 2.15 and the other in the evening at 8.15. The
orchestra is seated in the pit and is composed of two first and two
second violins, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, cornet, trombone, two
French horns, harp, timpani and drums — in all fourteen musicians and
the director. Mr. Louis Maurice. The show consists of two feature
pictures of five reels each, with either one four-reel or two two-reel
comedies, making fourteen reels in all. The orchestra plays for the
features and rests during the comedies, which are accompanied by the
piano and drums.
The Broadway theater, which may be classed as the official liome
of Paramount pictures, attempts to give an appropriate setting to the
film, but believes that in selecting its music the program should be
entertaining from a musical standpoint, even if something of the
atmosphere of the picture is sacrificed. As an overture a selection is
played at both the afternoon and evening performances. The house opens
at 11.30 A. M., and a continuance entertainment of about two hours
is given, which is made up of a Paramount feature and three or four
reels of selected films. The orchestra comprises four first and two second
violins, viola, two cellos, bass, flute, clarinet, piano, timpani and
drums ; fourteen musicians under the direction of Mr. James Bradford,
who is also responsible for the official musical suggestions published by
the Paramount Corporation in their weekly magazine. In addition
there is a banjorine orchestra of two banjos, saxophone, bass, piano
and drums. Both are on duty from 2.30 to 5 and from 7.30 to 11. Mr.
Bradford and his musicians are seated on the right side of the stage,
partly screened with palms and plays for the features without intermis-
sion while the banjorine combination sits directly opposite and plays
during the comedies. At the selection the two orchestras combine, the
banjos doubling on other instruments.
At the Strand theater one may almost say that the entertainment is
a musical one with the addition of pictures. Here the music selected
for the picture must not only be fitted but varied and entertaining with
vocal and instrumental solos interspersed through the program. The
theater opens at 11.30 A. M., and is a continuous performance. The
entertainment is of about two hours duration consisting of a feature
picture and three other selected reels. The orchestra, made up of
twenty-five musicians, is under the direction of Mr. Carl Edouarde,
and they play from about 2.15 to 5, and from 7.30 to 11. The instru-
mentation consists of six first violins, two violas, two cellos, two basses,
piano, flute, oboe, two clarinets, bassoon, two French horns, t'wo
trumpets, trombone, harp, timpani and drums, and a colossal organ.
The following is a selected program :
1. Selections from "Pagliacci" Leoncavallo
Strand Concert Orchestra and Organ.
Carl Edouarde, Conductor.
2. Strand Topical Review.
3. "Rose in the Bud" Forster
Margaret Horton. Contralto.
4. "Scenes from the South Sea Isles."
5. "Concerto" (in E Minor — Finale) Mendelssohn
6. Fannie Ward in "The Cheat" Paramount Picture
7. "t-Tntil" Sanderson
8. Comedy — "Diplomatic Henry."
Providing the character of the feature permits, the orchestra usually
plays the first, third and fifth reels and the organ the second and fourth.
Exhibitors who have given thought to the problem ask this question :
"Does the public want a presentation of motion pictures with fitting
orchestral accompaniment, or an entertainment of music and pictures?"
A well-known exhibitor controlling four houses, when asked the
question answered, "We had our orchestra play a selection during the
evening but before they had finished the audience applauded for the
picture to start." However, on dissecting this it was found that the
orchestral instrumentation consisting of cornet, trombone, piano, violin
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January 8, 1916
and drums was trying to play the William Tell Overture without hou^e
lights on, and no slide to announce what was being attempted.
Another exhibitor whose theater seats UUO people charges jc. ad-
mission on week days and lUc. on Saturday and Sunday. He books a
service of second run features and miscellanies that total about ten
reels. The music consists of a pianist, to whom he pays ^\'2 weekly,
and the instrument used is well fitted for the wood pile. Whtn asked
the above question he answered, "I'd like to have good music but I
can't afford it. " This Is usually the type of a man that has tried
everything for a living from delicatessens and groceries to news-
papers and sodas, and would be most likely to have his "ice Cold
Soda" sign outside of his store all winter whtn he was trying to sell
hot drinks inside.
But there is another kind of exhibitor. This is the man who realizes
that in order to make his chance patran a permanent one he has to
present his pictures with a fitting musical accompaniment. It should
be borne in mind that it is not the quantity of musicians that gets the
results but the quality.
In Brooklyn, N. Y., there is a small theater that seats 4riO people
and charges lOe. admission for Pn eight-reel show. The house sup-
ports three m.usicians (piano, violin and a small reed organ) and the
proprietor provides the music, for which he spends .$10 a month. Al-
though this theatre has been built "six years the owner will tell you
that there were nine changes of management in the first four years,
and when he bought it it was considered a "lemon." However, his
attempt to give in a small way an entertainment on the lines of the
leading houses has resulted in a successful enterprise.
No theater is so small that serious thought cannot be given to
musical requirement. Better a violinist and a pianist who will try to
play simple waltzes and intermezzos with some taste and expression
than a noise combination of unskilled performers who have no knowl-
edge of interpretation.
The elTorts of the three leading houses of Xew York City are being
watched by musicians and exhibitors all over the country, as their
ultimate success may be taken as the recognized standard 'of how
motion pictures should be presented.
"Colonel Heeza Liar's Waterloo"
J. R. Brady's First Release Through Paramount Proves
Amusing Offering.
AT AN advance private showing, "Colonel Heesa Liar's
Waterloo," the first of J. R. Brady's cartoon filnis to
be released through the Paramount Pictures Corpora-
tion, ■was seen by representatives of the trade and daily
press. President William W. Hodkinson, Raymond Pawley
and other executives of the Paramount Company last week.
The offering consists of about six hundred feet of Mr. Bray's
cartoon and four hundred of Raymond L. Ditmar's Zoo-
pictures. It is quite unique in that all the subtitles are
written in doggerel by George R. Meeker. These make
an unusual and yet complete synopsis.
The pictures are, if anything, slightly better tlian any Mr.
Bray has yet released, though he declares that those to
Scene from "Colonel Heeza Liar's Waterloo."
follow are even better. The photography is clear and re-
rnarkably steady, thanks to the method by which they are
made. It is interesting to note that there are from three
thousand to four thousand drawings in each thousand feet of
film and since every drawing tnust undergo thirty-four dif-
ferent processes, a week's output involves from 102,000 to
136,000. The accomplishment of this tremendous task is
possible only through Mr. Bray's patents, which make ex-
tensive use of carbon paper, thus reducing the labor appre-
ciably.
Mr. Ditmar's Xature Study, "Tlie Skunk and the Weasel,"
is remarkable in the manner in which it presents the life
of our wild friends. Since its producer is probably the fore-
most authority oti animals in this country and since through
his contract with the Bray Studios the vast resources of the
largest Zoo in the world are thrown open to the Paramount
Pictures Corporation, it is reasonable to suppose that there
will be very interesting, not to say absorbing, results,
L. N. Glackens' cartoon comedy "Haddein Bad's Elope-
ment" will be the next release of the Bray Studios on January
13th.
OCEAN FILM MAKING "DRIFTWOOD."
With Marshall Farnum, the newly associated director of
the Ocean Film Corporation, at the helm of his company
and witli Bert Dorris assisting, work has been begun at the
Yonkers studios of the corporation on the production of
Owen Davis' stage success "Driftwood," in which talented and
bewitching Vera Michelena, the world-famed comic opera
and vaudeville star, is to be featured. An unusually strong
cast has been assembled for the "Driftwood" production, with
Harry Springier, Charles Graham, Leslie Stow, Etta Mans-
field and Joe Daly as the leading characters.
.\nthony P. Kelly, writer of "The Soul of a Woman" and
adapter of such motion picture successes as "The Great
Divide," "The Thief," "Body and Soul," "Samson" and many
more, is the writer of the adaptation and scenario of "Drift-
wood."
GEORGE BRONSON-HOWARD JOINS LASKY CO.
George Bronson-Howard, one of the best-known writers in
.\merica at the present time, whose most recent book, "God's
Man," is breaking all records as a best-seller, left New York
this week to join the literary and photodramatic staff of the
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, making his head-
quarters in the future at the Lasky studios at Hollywood,
California.
Bronson-Howard is the author of a number of novels and
plays, of which "Snobs" was one. It had a long run on
Broadway and subsequently appeared on tour for several
seasons. It has since been picturized by the Lasky Com-
pany with Victor Moore as the star, Bronson-Howard, who
is still a young man, will devote himself exclusively in his
writing for the screen to photoplays for the Lasky Com-
pany.
ROBERT HILL, UNIVERSAL DIRECTOR.
Robert Hill, who has ]ieen for the past few years assistant
to Director Lucius Henderson of the Imp-Universal Film
Manufacturing Company, has been promoted to a director-
ship, and is already at work on his first production. In his
company Paul Panzer is leading man, assisted by such well-
known stars as Sydell Darling, Edith Roberts, Wallach
Clark and Frank Smith. The exteriors in the first picture
under Mr. Hill's direction have been made in the Adiron-
dacks, in which one of the fiercest fights ever staged in the
snow took place between Paul Panzer and Wally Clark.
"AS A WOMAN SOWS" COMPLETED.
The first Mutual Alasterpicture, edition de luxe, which
Gaumont will release on the Mutual program, "As a Woman
Sows," has just been completed by Director William F.
Haddock at Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Gertrude Robinson and
Alexander Gaden are featured in this production. It will
be on the screen Jan. 24. "As a Woman Sows" was written
by O. A. Nelson.
SMILEY'S OCEAN FILM PLAYERS HOME.
Director Joseph Smiley of the Ocean Film Corporation
with his company which has been at Savannah, Ga., for the
past two weeks on the production of the exterior scenes of
the Ocean's second release, an adaptation of William L.
Locke's world-famed story, "The Fortunate Youth," returned
to New York on December 31.
With Mr. Smiley there returned Martin Faust, assistant
to the director, William Marshall, photographer, and the
following members of the cast: Lilie Leslie, the Misses For-
rest, Milholland. Fitzgerald and Holton, Miss Sue Balfour,
Wilniiifh Merkyl, William Cohill. John Smiley, Charles Gra-
ham, Messrs. Morelli and Clarke and Master Chas. Morelli.
With tlie exception of a few minor scenes, "The Fortunate
N'outh" is about complete and forms release under the Ocean
Film banner early in February.
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
249
Horsley Leaves for Los Angeles
Will Personally Supervise Production of His Pictures —
Speaks of His Arrangements for Making Features.
DAVID HORSLEY left New York December 20 for his
studios in Los Angeles. Immediatel; upon his arrival
he will assume complete personal supervision of all
productions being made, particularly those to be released
as Mutual Masterpictures, de luxe edition, as it is his desire
that these shall be. in fact, "masterpictures."
Just prior to his departure Mr. Horsley briefly covered
the arrangements he had made for the production of his
early forthcoming Masterpictures, de luxe edition.
".\t this time we have two Mutual Masterpicture, de luxe
edition, productions under way," he said. "Each, of course, is
in five reels. One is called 'The Bait' and the other 'Ven-
geance Is Mine!' The former is a drama of the northwestern
woods, written by Miss Theodosia Harris, chief of my
scenario staflf, and is to be released January 22. We will
feature in this release William Clifford and Betty Harte, sup-
ported by an especially engaged cast. A number of the
scenes will bring in the Bostock animals, which will work
under the training hand of Capt. Jack Bonavita.
"Crane Wilbur wrote the scenario for '\'engeance Is Mine!'
and of all the scenarios he has written to date this, I think,
is the best.
"Mr. Wilbur will be featured in 'Vengeance Is Mine!' and
is also to be supported by a specially selected cast, many
of them very well known people. This production is to
follow 'The Bait' in schedule. January 31 having been chosen
for the release date.
".\nd as to stories — another important phase — we are get-
ting the best that money can buy. Miss Theodosia Harris
is a most successful writer. She has prepared and has pro-
duced a very large number of works. Further along this
line, our efforts in the direction to obtain good stories is
exemplified by an arrangement perfected during my stay
in New York with Roy L. McCardell, who under the agree-
ment, will write animal stories exclusively for me.
"So much for the first two productions. Later on we
will offer Margaret Gibson, Irving Cummings and others of
our stars in Masterpictures, de lu.xe edition, releases."
Aggressive 1916 Campaign
Triangle Will Rapidly Extend the Service to All Important
Points.
THERE was an air of aggressive activity around the ex-
ecutive offices and branch exchanges of the Triangle
Film Corporation in the closing days of the old year
and the opening days of the new. Triangle heads are prepar-
ing a tremendous 1916 campaign. With approximately six
hundred theaters lined up in the film service by January 1, the
executives confidently expect witliin the ne.xt few weeks to
have at least one thousand service contracts actively in force.
The methods of promotion and publicity used will be ex-
tensive and worthy of an organization that includes foremost
directors and stars and that has just sent Sir Herbert Beer-
bohm Tree to the West Coast to stage "Macbeth." Im-
portant announcements will be made in the near future con-
cerning the South American and other foreign releases.
Here in our own country the Triangle will be brought to
ever}- locality of playable size that appreciates the highest
art in films as exemplified by the Griffith-Ince-Sennett
supervised productions.
LENORE ULRICH RETURNS FROM MEXICO.
Lenore Ulrich, the popular little star of the screen and
stage, has just returned to New York from Mexico, where
her latest photoplay has been staged for the Paramount
program by the Pallas Pictures Corporation.
To get the desired background for the play, the entire com-
pany journeyed through war-ridden Me.xico and although
many questionable characters and bands of desperate-looking
natives were encountered during the trip, the strong guard
of young Mexicans which accompanied the party offered an
array which received the wholesome respect of the bedrag-
gled citizens.
It is felt that the new Lenore L'lrich film affords the pretty
actress another opportunity to score on the screen even to a
greater extent than she did in "Kilmeny." The remarkable
talent displayed by the star in this production has caused
considerable comment among the Pallas Pictures headquar-
ters where players and members of the technical staff who
accompanied the party to Mexico were most enthusiastic in
their praise over her work.
Ince Has Six Plays Ready
Triangle-Kay-Bee Director's Unusually Strong List of At-
tractions for the New Year.
THOM.\S H. INCE'S prophecy that the Kay-Bee studio
would keep six plays ahead of the requirements made
by the Triangle film service has lien amply fulfilled.
Mr. Ince enters the New Year with an unusually strong list
Scene from "The Raiders" (Kay-Bee).
of attractions. Among the plays now ready for presentation
in New York or on the way from Los .Angeles to New York
are "The Green Swamp," "Peggy," "D'.\rtagnan," "Honor's
Altar," "Hell's Hinges," "Waifs," "The Raiders," and "Bullets
and Brown Eyes."
This represents an early fall and late winter of extra-
ordinary activity. The four plays in which Bessie Barriscale
appeared culminated in "The Green Swamp" with Bruce Mc-
Rae in the leading male role, and "Honor's Altar," wherein
her opposites are Walter Edwards and Lewis S. Stone. Her
next medium is "Bullets and Brown Eyes," a Russian ro-
mantic story, featuring William Desmond and Wyndham
Standing as the leading men.
In "Hell's Hinges," William S. Hart portrays Blaze Tracy,
a strong Western character, who copes successfully with
the difficult proljlems of life in a frontier town. Mr. Hart is
supported by a strong cast that includes Jack Standing,
Clara Williams, .-Mfred Hollingsworth, Robert McKim and
Louise Glaum. .-V striking scene in the play is the destruc-
tion by fire of the entire village of Hell's Hinges, an episode
for the taking of which no less than thirty-eight buildings
in the vicinity of Inceville went up in smoke.
H. B. Warner has been working with Ince on the produc-
tion of two new plays in which the popular star of "Alias
Jimmy ValCTitine" will be featured. The first one (working
title "The Raiders") is a Stock Exchange story in which
the hero, played by Warner, saves his fiance's father from
financial ruin. The second one, now in preparation, is an
East Indian story with the colorful atmosphere of Delhi
where the Indian mutiny centered.
"Peggy," starring Billie Burke; "D'Artagnan," starring
Orrin Johnson, and "Waifs." starring Jane Grey, are the
other big comers on Ince's list. As reserve trumps he has
in making new plays featuring William Collier, Collier's son
Buster, and Charles Ray.
WILFRED LUCAS A STAR.
In recognition of his good work in "The Lily and the
Rose" and other plays, the Triangle Fine Arts studio has
promoted Wilfred Lucas to stardom, Mr. Lucas, who is a
native Canadian and ex-opera singer, was for five years a
prominent member of "The Chorus Lady" company with
Rose Stahl. He likewise appeared in several other Broad-
way productions. For his present use as a film star, "Ac-
quitted," a short story by Mary Roberts Rihehart, has been
adapted to the screen by Roy Somerville. It is the tale of
an honest man held under for years in a financial institution
and finally wrongly suspected of murder. The latter-day
workings of the "third degree" in extorting imaginary con-
fessions from its victims are graphically shown. Mary .^Iden
is Mr. Lucas' leading woman.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
At the Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week at New York's Best Motion Picture
Houses.
Mary Pickford at the Strand.
AT THE Strand theater, this week, Mary Pickford is the
star in "The' Foundling," under the direction of Daniel
Frohman. In this new film drama she has been given
unusual opportunities to display her artistic versatility. The
play was produced by the Famous Players Film Company,
and Miss Pickford is seen in tlic part of a little boarding
house drudge, whose goodness and charm are the means of
restoring her to her rightful home.
The Strand Topical Review containing the latest News
and War pictures and ladies' fashions, interesting travel and
scientific studies and a new comedy, complete the film part
of the entertainment. The new Strand Quartette, Margaret
Horton, contralto; Martha De Lachmann, soprano; Martin
Richardson, tenor, and Bruce Weyman, baritone, are heard
in operatic and popular selections. An added attraction of
unusual interest is Alfonso Zelaya. the celebrated pianist.
Signor Zelaya is a son of the deposed president of Nicaragua.
Vitagraph Theater Program.
A program of unusal interest is shown at the Vitagraph
theater this week, in the presentation of a five-part comedy,
"Green Stockings," the famous stage success written by A. E.
W. Mason, picturized by Eugene Mullin and produced by
Wilfrid North. Lillian Walker heads the cast and is sup-
ported by Louise Beaudet, Frank Currier, Adele De Garde,
Charles Wellesley. Denton Vane, Charles Brown and John
T. Kelly. The story tells of the efforts of Celia, the eldest
daughter in an English family, to avoid the stigma of spins-
terhood.
Jewell Hunt, the latest star of the Vitagraph, and Garry
McGarry. play the principal roles in a three-part drama, "By
Love Redeemed." The film telL of the career of a poor girl
who is forced into dishonesty by a blow on the head. An
operation scene of remarkable realism is shown, with An-
ders Randolph as the surgeon.
Sidney Drew and his wife maintain their high standard of
comedy in a one-reel playlet, "His Wife Knew About It,"
from the pen of James Montgomery Flagg. It relates the
experiences of a husband who is forced to take his cook to a
gay restaurant in order to retain her services in the house-
hold.
Triangle Bill at the Knickerbocker.
Marie Doro made her Triangle debut this week in "The
Wood Nymph," at the Knickerbocker theater, supported by
Frank Campeau and Wilfred Lucas. The story tells of a
close-to-nature girl who sought her .A.pollo in the open. She
has many thrilling adventures and narrowly escapes death in
a forest fire before she finds her hero.
Bruce McRae and Bessie Barriscale are appearing in "The
Green Swamp," an Ince drama that gives both stars large
latitude for development of character. Lola May, Fanny
Midgeley, J. Barney Sherry and Thelma Salter are promi-
nent" in the cast. Weber and Fields, who not so long ago
were "The Best of Enemies," at the Knickerbocker, are
now "The Worst of Friends" in a rattling good farce. Mae
Busch and Alice Davenport are members of the cast.
Geraldine Farrar at the Broadway.
Geraldine Farrar. the celebrated prima donna, who re-
cently appeared in the Jesse L. Lasky photodramatic ver-
sion of "Carmen." is leading the program at the Broadway
theater this week in "Temptation." a photodrama written
especially for her by Hector Turnbull.
Miss Farrar appears as a young American girl who comes
to New York to pursue her studies for a career as a singer.
There is much in the early scenes of the photoplay devoted
to the manner of living of the younger set of art students in
New York, of the Bohemian life they live, and the trials and
tribulations to which they submit themselves in order to
win success.
SOUTH AMERICAN WANTS FILMS.
An American consular officer in Paraguay, under File No.
19657, has informed the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, of the Department of Commerce, at Washington,
D. C. that a manager of a theater in his district desires to
receive catalogues and prices of cinematograph films. He
is said to prefer dramas in several parts. Correspondence
and catalogues should be in Spanish. The name and ad-
dress of this manager can be secured upon application to the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce by referring to
the file number mentioned.
Victory for Universal
Judge Hough Decides Against Motion Picture Patents Com-
pany in Suit Over the Latham Patent.
A suit of importance to the Universal Film Manufactur-
ing Company, and the trade in general, was decided in the
United States District Court a few days ago when Judge
Hough held that the attempt of the Motion Picture Patents
Company to restrict the use of its machine to film made or
supplied by its licenses is void.
The result of this decision is, generally speaking, that film
exchanges may supply, and exhibitors may use on licensed
machines, film purchased from any manufacturer whether the
film is licensed by the Patents Compan}' or not, regardless
of the notice on the machine, because the Motion Picture
Patents Company has no right to restrict the use of the
machine.
Suit was brought in March, 1915, by the Motion Picture
Patents Company against the Universal Film Manufacturing
Company, the Universal Film Exchange and the Prague
.Amusement Company of New York City for infringement
of the so-called Latham loop patent No. 707,934. The charge
was that the Universal Film Exchange had furnished mo-
tion pictures made by the Universal Film Manufacturing
Company to the Prague Amusement Company for use at
the Seventy-Second Street Playhouse, where the pictures
were exhibited on a Simplex machine, which was manufac-
tured and sold under a license from the Patents Company,
and that because the picture film was not licensed by the
Patents Company its use by the Prague Amusement Com-
pany was an infringement of the Latham patent, the Latham
loop being on the machine.
The case came on for trial in the United States District
Court in New York City before Judge Hough on December
21. The Simplex machine used at the Seventy-Second
Street Playhouse was produced with the license notice upon
it, and it was shown to the court that the Motion Picture
Patents Company had licensed is manufacture and sale, and
that the suit was in reality an attempt to enforce the re-
striction as to its use contained in the notice. Judge Hough
held that that restriction is void and cannot he enforced and
directed that judgment be entered for the Universal Film
Manufacturing Company and the other defendants.
Counsel for the Motion Picture Patents Company have
stated that they will appeal at once to the United States Cir-
cuit Court of Appeals. The Universal Film Manufacturing
Company, and the other defendants, denied the validity of
the Latham patent on several grounds, but that defense was
not passed upon by Judge Hough, although evidence was
given on that question which will come before the Court of
Appeals.
MARIE DORO IN "DIPLOMACY."
Marie Doro. whose marriage to Elliott Dexter was an-
nounced recently, returned to New York from Los Angeles
and is now in the Famous Players studio at S6th street, en-
gaged in the production of that company's adaptation of
Sardou's celebrated play. "Diplomacy." in which she is to
star shortly. Mr. Dexter has been engaged to appear in the
production with Miss Doro. playing Julian Beauclerc. the
role which he enacted on the stage in the revival of the
play at the Empire theater last year when Miss Doro co-
starred with Blanche Bates and William Gillette.
It is especially fitting that Miss Doro and her husband
should make their first appearance together, since their mar-
riage, in this Famous Players production, as -it was while
playing in "Diplomacy" on the stage that they first met. and
it was while both were making their respective screen debuts
under Famous Players' auspices that the romance developed.
"BIRTH OF A NATION" CLOSES NEW YORK RUN.
The long run of D. W. Griffith's wonder spectacle. "The
Birth of a Nation." at the Liberty theater, closed with
two special farewell performances there Sunday afternoon
and night. January 2. The engagement began the first week
in March, 1915. and lasted until January. 1916. making a total
of 45 consecutive weeks played on Broadway, with an aver-
age of 14 performances a week and in addition to this there
was an augmented run of 14 weeks at Brighton Beach, which
gives New York a total of 59 weeks, with a total of 802 con-
secutive performances. This is considerably over 100 more
continuous presentations of this production than was ever
given by any attraction in the history of the American stage.
The record it has passed stood for 23 years and was held
by ".\ Trip to Chinatown."
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
251
Fatty and Mabel's New Year
Keystone Stars Arrived in New York Thursday, December
30, Direct from Los Angeles.
MABEL NORMAND and Roscoe Arbuckle spent their
first New Year's in several seasons within the charm-
ed circle of New York stageland. The white lights
beamed merrily for them, the cup of joy effervesced, and the
plaudits of admiring throngs for their real selves brought a
novel pleasure. In plain vernacular. Fatty and Mabel are
on the job in New York. With their Eastern Keystone
Company, including Minta Durfee, Al St. John and others,
they arrived in the metropolis Thursday afternoon, Decem-
ber 30. The party came through direct from the Coast,
escorted by Traveling Passenger Pike of the San Pedro
Road. They were met at Grand Central Station by Frank
Myers of the New York Central, and a number of the New
York Motion Picture and Triangle executives.
Miss Normand is looking fresh as a daisy, but it was
deemed best not to break the journey for picture-taking en
route, since her recovery from serious accident has been
so recent. Mr. Arbuckle, the director of the company, said
he would start work soon at the Willat studios in Fort Lee.
Mrs. Ford Sterling (Teddy Sampson) and Syd Chaplin
were among the friends who greeted the newcomers at the
station.
On New Year's night, Mr. Arbuckle, Miss Normand and
the other Keystoners were the guests of the New York
Globe at the Lexington Opera House. They saw "Peter
Rabbit in Dreamland," and two thousand people saw^ Fatty
and "the Keystone girl" and applauded the flesh-and-blood
authors of millions of laughs. After the hard, grueling work
at Edendale, the Keystone folk enjoj-ed every minute of the
New Year's festivities.
Tom Moore
TOM MOORE, the eldest of the "Famous Moore Fam-
ily" and husband of Alice Joyce, the celebrated screen
star, confessed recently that as a boy his great am-
bition was to become a "Jewish Comedian." and in the next
breath admitted that
he was born in the
County Meath, thirty
miles from Dublin, Ire-
land. Tom's wish was
realized, however, and
not so long ago. He
appeared in New Or-
leans as "Rpzinsky" in
A. H. Wood's produc-
tion of "Since Nellie
Went Away." Tom
also admitted that his
first five appearances
on the stage ended by
his being stranded in
five different parts of
the United States. Lew
Taylor, photographer
with the Kalem Co.,
was responsible for
Tom's entry into the
motion picture field,
and Taylor also intro-
duced Tom to the pres-
ent Mrs. Moore.
At first, Tom didn't
care for the moving
picture life and after
one or two attempts,
left the "Cinema's" and
went back to his earl-
ier love, "a stock com-
pany," in Bridgeport, Conn. Fate was not to be thwarted,
however, and eventually Tom landed solid with the Kalem
Company, where he wooed and won pretty Alice Joyce.
Tust the other day Tom signed a contract with the Lubin
"Co.
Tom and his little family have a beautiful home at Ninety-
second street and West End avenue. New York, and, as he
says himself, "You couldn't blow him out of pictures with
all the guns of united armies of the universe."
Tom Moore.
Tom Powers, Cartoonist
1A OM POWERS in the pictures! No, not an actor, but
as a cartoonist. Powers of the sarcastic pen. Powers
of the humorous pen, Powers of the powerful pen, who,
with his cartoons, has worked political wonders, brought
about the downfall of political dynasties and made kings
of capital shudder in their marble palaces, is presented as
Tom Powers.
one of the main features of the Hearst-Vitagraph News Pic-
torial.
"Joys" and "Glooms," which have become famous in the
Hearst newspapers, will scamper across the screen as a part
of the Hearst-Vitagraph semi-weekly news film. "Mrs. Trub-
bel" will continue to stir up domestic discord, but in thou-
sands of theaters in addition to the columns of the Hearst
papers. "Powers Phables." will bring before you humorous-
ly in motion on the screen the weaknesses of human nature.
"Never .\gain!" the "Down and Out Club" and "Charlie and
George." will be other features to be seen in motion from
tiie pen of .\merica's most famous cartoonist and comic
artist.
T. E. Powers began his business life as a grocery clerk,
and he admits himself that he made a very poor clerk.
Being a genius. Powers was born with a desire to draw.
While as the grocery clerk he frequently caricatured on
wrapping paper the rather comical, but still impressive
features of his grocery store boss. Some of this paper went
out wrapped about groceries, and eventually came to the
hands of the grocer, who, thereupon, failing to appreciate
eenius, decided to dispense with the services of young Mr.
Powers.
Powers felt compelled to seek some means of livelihood
and finally obtained employment with a lithographer, receiv-
ing for his labors the sum of $2 a week. Despite the fact
that he was of a saving disposition, Powers somehow
squandered all of his weekly income, and soon concluded that
he would have to seek some occupation more remunerative.
Having a job which paid better. Powers was able to save
more money, and not long after went to Chicago, where
he attended art school.
The publisher of a big Chicago newspaper was attracted
by some small illustrating Powers had done and gave him
a position. Powers worked with the Chicago newspapers
until 1894, when the New York fever got possession of him
and he went to that city. Then followed several years with
the New York World, until Mr. Hearst concluded that Mr.
Powers was too valuable a man to work for anyone but
Hearst, and took him over to the Hearst organization, where
Powers has been ever since.
DRA KO DIRECTOR FULLY RECOVERED.
Joseph A. Richmond, the director for the Premier Dra Ko
releases, has entirely recovered from his broken arm, even
the bandages having been removed. Richmond broke his
arm while cranking his car at Tappan, N. Y., and as he was
in the midst of work his arm caused him considerable in-
convenience. He. however, continued his work and was
daily either at the Dra Ko studio in Tappan, or the New
York offices of the Premier Program Corporation.
A. Glantzburg, of the Typhoon Fan Company, has just
returned to New York from a very successful trip through
the South. He made contracts to install Typhoon fans in
a number of houses.
Walter K. Hill, well known to the motion picture trade,
has joined the publicity staff of the Bluebird Photoplays.
Inc. He began operations last Monday, January 3.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
lanuarv 8, 1916
Motion Picture Educator
Conducted by REV. W. H. JACKSON
ABOUT PICTURES IN SCHOOLS.
Chicago.
THE rapid rate with which the use of pictures in schools
IS throwing is nothing in comparison to the rate which is
possible if only those responsible knew a little bit more
about the subject. The lack of knowledge is appalling, and
whenever any person with a little authority discovers that
pictures are really helpful in school work he talks and acts
as though he had just made the discovery and begins to talk
loudly as to what can be done. Take, for instance, the
superintendent of the Chicago schools, Mrs. Ella Flagg
Young, she announces the coming use of pictures in the
Chicago schools as though it were some new thing, little
supposing that they are about two years late in thinking
about the project.
"In geography," she says, "we will take pictures of moun-
tain ranges, great grain fields, the plains and the lar-ge rivers
of the world. The children will then get much more com-
prehensive ideas of some of the things they study." There
is no need for this worthy supernUendent to say what "we
will do" as if the idea was a new one, it is as old as educa-
tional kinematography, and the very pictures, she says, "we
will take" have been waiting for school authorities for sev-
eral years. Again the Chicago superintendent of schools
says, "In history great historical events WILL BE enacted,
various scenes in American history WILL BE produced.,'
How tardy is the knowledge of some people; these very pic-
tures have been lying idle, waiting for the school authorities
to wake up to a knowledge of their existence and use them;
their short-sightedness and limited outlook is like a prophet
of old who thought and said. "I only am left," being sur-
prised when he was told, "There are six thousand beside
thee." More and more surprising is a further statement made
by another authority in the great city of Chicago that "We
will make Chicago the birthplace of a system of educational
pictures" — too late again, the State and University of Wis-
consin are ahead by an established course, dating back two or
more years.
It is becoming exceedingly common to read in educational
journals that this school or that board has found that mov-
ing pictures are suitable for school purposes; the statement
cf this discovery is followed by a prophecy as to the great
outlook, ignorant of the fact that what to them is a prophecy
is to others almost ancient history. When will it be known,
or what can we do to make it known that there are hundreds
of films, more than any school can use in a year, waiting
for the schools to come to a knowledge of their e-xistence?
It is a great pity that The Moving Picture World is chiefly
known as a trade paper, if only it might circulate among the
heads of departments of schools and colleges, it would be a
source of information to them, for which without doubt, they
would be profoundly grateful.
Iowa.
It is pleasant to have brought to our attention the fact
that the State of Iowa is handling educational pictures as .)
state. TI-c Iowa State College has completed plans to fur-
nish film service to all schools which are equipped to use
them.
The department will undertake to supply any school which
agrees to provide the proper equipment, with at least twelve
complete programs during the school year. To aid any
school to grasp all the necessary details for an intelligent
preparatiofi, a bulletin is issued, giving cost of installation
and general instruction, whercliy a thorough knowledge of
all requirements is obtained, and tluis secure all the benefits
of the state extension plans.
Kansas.
Notice has previously been taken of the fact that Kansas
is following in the line of state plans of educational pictures
in schools. It is now certified tliat the five big state schools
are to have a film circuit of their own. The finest films that
can be obtained are to be used on this circuit, this arrange-
ment was made at a recent meeting of the heads of these
schools in accordance with plans made by the state board
of administration. This plan is but the beginning of a larger
plan which will ultimately include all the higher educational
institutions of the state. The state control of educational
moving pictures in schools is spreading so rapidly that it
will soon become general, only in this way can the matter
be made thorough and comprehensive; too big for individual
schools to handle the problem seems now within measurable
distance of being solved. The proper complaint that schools
were backward was justifiable in that each school found
itself unable alone to undertake so large a work as to equip
itself and secure the proper films; now, however, the large
circuit plans will make it impossible for any other than a
complete and successful course being at the disposal of at
least all the high schools, and, ere long the course cannot
fail to reach even the most distant country school-house,
which as richly deserves the same attention, for therefrom
often spring some of our best scholars.
THE VOCATIONAL PICTURE.
In Boston the question of the vocational film is coming
to the front as it must necessarily do whenever the mat-
ter of the educational film is under discussion. That there
is a new and close relationship between the school and future
of the scholar is an accepted fact. In Berlin it is considered
a part of the school duty to prepare the scholar for his
particular prospective trade.
In the discussion of an occupation or profession the main
thing above all is to interest the young person about to leave
school in an occupation corresponding to his capacities and
predilections. A wrong selection frequently avenges itself
on a whole life. Unnecessary coercion is another danger
often frustrating many a talent and qualification, thus turn-
ing a useful life along a wrong course. These evils and
dangers, the proper use of vocational pictures will correct, by
directing or suggesting that which is most attractive and
fitting, thereby leading, as it undoubtedly must, many a
life along most useful channels.
In Boston the "Central Station for Scientific and Instruc-
tional Kinematography" has interested itself in this branch
of vocational study and is preparing in conjunction with
those already issued, such a series of trade and industrial
films as shall best fit in at such a critical period in the life
of the scholar. They also advocate a larger use of such
films in the every-day moving picture house, they contend
that such pictures are always well received, it being as in-
teresting to see "How the World Works" as well as "How
the World Lives."
THE EDUCATIONAL PICTURE IN SPAIN.
In Barcelona, Spain, where the public school is in an un-
usually advanced condition, the use of the educational pic-
ture is about to be adopted.
Dr. Jose M. de Larsarte, a professor in the School of
Industrial Engineering, also a member of the Common Coun-
cil, recently told of a plan he is working on for the purpose
of using the moving picture in all the schools of the city.
Dr. Larsarte in defining his seasons for the immediate use
of the pictures says: "Motion pictures furnish the grandest
instruinent of culture ever invented. The method is not a
hardship, but rather an agreeable medium for instruction:
pupils are enabled to study a thing in its setting. If they
are studying geography they get the full color of a place
from the motion picture. They see not only a name, but
cobblestones, costumes, fountains and styles of architecture.
In Barcelona there appears to be nothing to hinder the use
of the kinematograph in all branches of the curriculum."
Dr. Larsarte has been visiting the public schools of .Amer-
ica and is enthusiastic about much that he has seen, ex-
pressing himself as most surprised at the number of young
v.'omen as teachers in the higher branches, he also believes
it is the mission of the schools by means of the educational
picture to oflfset the exhibition of pictures unsuitable for
children in the common picture house.
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
253
Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
"Camille"
Famous Character Is Beautifully Portrayed by Clara Kimball
Young in World Film Production.
Reviewed by Lj'nde Denig.
4<y^AMILL.E," as you may recall, is the story of a courtesan
\_^ doomed to a premature death, the story of a woman who
loved honestly, >'et was denied all save fleeting moments
of happiness. There is nothing- strikingly fresh here, for fre-
quently enough authoi-s have to all intents and purposes dupli-
cated the plot of "Camille" and presented much the same style
of courtesan under a different name. But, conceding all this,
and allowing for the great number of re-christened Camilles.
it remained for Clara Kimball Young to bring out the full
value of the famous character In a superlatively fine perform-
Scene from "Camille" (World Film).
"Excuse Me"
Pathe's Adaptation of Stage Farce Is Just One Laugh After
Another for Five Reels.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
ST.\ND1NG sponsor for a five-reel comedy such as seldom
brightens the exhibitor's horizon, Pathe's Gold Rooster
may be excused it he flaps his wings and crows lustily.
In the adaptation of Rupert Hughes' "Excuse Me," produced on
the stage several years ago by Henry W. Savage, he has enough
of a surprise to justify quite a bit of crowing, especially as
the very same play probably would have caused most pro-
ducers to shake their heads and say, "It can't be done."
And, truth to tell, it probably could not have been done —
successfully, that is — by a company not fortunate enough to
secure the cooperation of Mr. Hughes, who wrote subtitles
in character, of George F. Marion, director and interpreter of
the inimitable Pullman porter, of Vivian Blackburn, Robert
Fisher and various other players engaged in the original
production. The interesting point is that a flVe-reel comedy,
with the action of four out of the flve reels confined to the
experiences of passengers on a Pullman car, has been made
really and truly funny.
Working under such limitations, robbed of the opportuni-
ties generally offered to directors by changes of scene and
several plot threads, Mr. Marion concentrated on bringing out
the full value of character sketches and humorous situations,
such as made "Excuse' Me" one of the most popular farces of
recent years. Mr. Hughes was the first to make use of the
rich opportunity for human contrast and humor offered by the
democratic mingling of all sorts and conditions of men and
women in a sleeping car. It was necessary on the screen, as
on the stage, to draw sharply defined characters and to place
them in curious, though not impossible predicaments.
In the picture we find characters and incidents much the
same as those devised for the stage. First of all there is the
porter, so burdened by the troubles of his charges: then Wel-
lington, the corpulent and bibulous husband, who, on the way
to Reno to get a divorce, finds his wife on the same train;
the eloping couple played by Geraldine O'Brien and Harrison
Ford, whose plan to visit a minister before boarding the train
was not realized; the self-effacing little minister who eventual-
ly marries them; the traveling Englishman and others, a
ance. It is easy to wax enthusiastic over an actress so thor-
oughly accomplished in comedy or drama as is Miss Young,
and at no time in the past has she given fuller justification
for enthusiasm.
She presents a beautiful woman, rather bored by luxuries
which do not satisfy, however much she may crave them. And
hanging over her is the shadow of death, not to be escaped
unless she foregoes a life of unhealthy dissipation. Physically.
Miss Young is quite the ideal Camille. She has the requisite
grace and distinction, and a judicious use of make-up gives
to her face and eyes the expression born of a fatal illness.
No subtitles are needed to inform an audience that Camille is
suffering from tuberculosis, that deep down in her heart she is
pitiabl.v unhappy and that in her love for Armand Duval
she is as sincere as previously she has been false.
The appeal of the central character is based first of all on an
audience's normal sympathy for an unhappy woman who is
playing a losing game, next on the woman's whole-souled de-
votion to the man she loves. This devotion meets all tests
and with each misunderstanding, each new manifestation of a
superb unselfishness, Camille inspires deeper sympathy. One
is thoroughly in the mood for the poignant scenes in the final
reel, showing her death in the arms of her lover, and it is here
that Miss Young reaches the highest mark in a really beautiful
performance.
The World Film Corporation was fortunate in securing a
director of the French school, such as Albert Capellani, to
produce this subject; also in casting Paul Capellani as Armand,
and certainly both did much toward giving the drama a French
atmosphere. Then there are others deserving of mention for
capable acting, among them Robert Cummings, Frederick C.
Truesdell and William Jefferson. Carefully prepared in so
many respects, it is surprising that in a picture of this im-
portance several poorly photographed scenes and one or two
affected by static were allowed to pass.
Scene from "Excuse Me" (Pathe).
whole trainload of others, all deftly worked into a laughable
mix-up. If the clever acting and situations account for seventy-
flve per cent of the laughs, the other twenty-five per cent must
be credited to Mr. Hughes' subtitles, always bright and, on
occasion, refreshingly informal, as if he intended taking the
audience into his confidence.
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Three Good Biographs
Releases for the Week of January 17 Comprise a Single
(Reissue), a Double and a Triple Part Subject.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
Fi)K the week of Jan. 17 the Biograph Company will issue
as its regular program a .single, a double and a triple part
subject. The single reel is a reissue. "The Miser's Heart,"
to be released on Monday. It is a melodrama, with a bit of
characteristic Grifflthian suspense. A. Lestina has the role of
Scene from "The Angel of Piety Flat" (Biograph).
the Miser and finely plays it. Inez Seabury is a most interest-
ing child. Others in the cast are Robert Harron, Edward Dil-
lon, Wilfred Lucas and Charles H. Mailes. It is a good picture.
"The Angel of Piety Flat."
The Tuesday release is a two-part subject, "The Angel of
Piet.v Flat." It is a companion piece to "Packer Jim's Guar-
dianship." "Coincidence" and other stories of the primitive
west. There is the charm of outdoors — of the desert plain and
the desert hills. Ivan Christy has the role of Little Put, who
when Big Tom, his worthless partner, is killed in a poker game
conceals the fact from Tom's sister, who comes west on a
visit. Mary Malatesta is the sister whose kodak gets her into
serious trouble with the superstitious Indians. W. C. (Spike)
Robinson arrayed in all his glory is the chief who detains the
young woman following the disappearance of a chubby three-
year-old Indian whose picture she had tried to snap.
There is a bit of comedy surrounding the arrival of Dorothy
at Piety Plat. The residents vie with each other in bringing
to the shack of the only woman in camp quantities of house-
hold necessities. There are situations of strength following
the decision of the Indians that Dorothy's camera must be re-
sponsible for the absence of the child. The finding of the little
one by Put, the release of Dorothy and the romantic outcome
make a good ending of an interesting picture.
"A Life Chase."
There are strong situations in "A Life Chase," the three-
part adaptation of Adolphe Belot's drama. It is a story of
Scene from "A Life Chase" (Biograph).
a widow's dissembling in order that she may possibly discover
if the man to whom she makes love may have been the in-
strument of her husband's death. How she actually falls In
love with him. is convinced of his innocence, accepts his pro-
posal of marriage, only to hear his confession when he leairns
her Identity — all are logically and convincingly and dramati-
cally told.
Louise Vale is strong as the widow of Bouval; it is a charac-
ter making heavy demands on capacity for emotional portraj'al.
Franklin Ritchie is Almivar. whose guilt of the murder of
Bou\'al is cleverly concealed from every one in spite of the
circumstantial evidence against him. Mr. Ritchie's treatment
of the role is such that he as thoroughly deceives those fol-
lowing him on the screen as Almivar does the police. The
denouement, when Almivar, shocked by Mme. Bouval's revela-
tion of her identity, turns his knife upon himself, is one of
power.
Gus Pixley as Meloit. the beggar falsely accused of killing
Bouval, is seen in a guise which seems to place on him the
burden of proof that he is not a murderer. Mr. Pixley is ex-
cellent. Jose Reuben is Vaubert, the friend and adviser of
Mme. Bouval, and Jack Priimeir is Bouval. Travers Vale is
tile director of a well acted and well produced subject.
"Tom Martin— A Man"
A Strong Three-Reel Subject by Selig, Featuring Guy Oliver
—Scenario by W. C. Clifton.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade.
A STORY of manhood that withstands the test unto death
itself will be told in "Tom Martin — A Man," a Selig "Dia-
mond .Special." in three reels, to be released through the
General Film Company on Jan. 24.
The hero is Tom Martin, a village blacksmith, strong of heart
and muscle, with none of the worldly polish of manners to
commend him to his sweetheart. Mary Brandon. When a city
bred schoolmaster comes to the humdrum village in which
Tom and Mary live, he places the big blacksmith at a disad-
vantage, which sorely troubles that giant. True to the butter-
fl.v instinct of some women at all times and to most women
at some time. Mary is attracted by the engaging manners of
the stranger, and soon begins to show a preference for his
companionship. And she does this despite the fact that she
has promised to become Tom's wife.
The breach between the former lovers is made still wider
when Tom, with a sense of possession, takes the law into his
Scene from "Tom Martin — A Man" (Selig).
own hands on one occasion and almost crushes the life out
of the schoolmaster. After that exhibition of Tom's wrath,
Mary avoids the smithy and its locality and lavishes her smiles
on the schoolmaster alone.
One day when Mary attended the school exercises at tha
request of the teacher, Tom saw a mad dog rushing through
the street in the direction of the school. Instantly he remem-
bered that it was the time of recess and that the' children were
in deadly peril of being bitten, so without weapons other than
his naked hands he followed in the wake of the fleeing, snap-
ping animal.
The children were playing when Mary and the schoolmaster
saw the dog rushing down upon them. Her first thought was
for the little tots, whom she quickly gathered around her and
rushed to the door of the schoolroom, but it was barred tight
by the cowardly teacher, who had fled inside for safety, with
no thought for the children or the girl he had professed to love.
Tom came on the spot just as the dog was about to spring
up the steps towards the cowering Mary and her frightened
brood. With his bare hands he choked the life out of the brute,
sustaining in the struggle a badly lacerated wrist.
It is needless to say that the teacher was instantly "fired"
out of town, while it is sad to state that the brave Tom died
soon afterward froin hj-drophobia.
Guy Oliver's impersonation of the blacksmith shows us a
big. simple, blunt, heroic man, who carries his heart on his
sleeve and his courage always to the front. That scene in
the smithy, when he feels the poison fast depriving him of
his vyill power and his senses, and hastens to forge himself
to the anvil so that he may do no hurt to Mary, who is about
to visit him. Is both affecting and thrilling.
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Miss Vivian Reed gives a pleasing characterization o( Mary
and the teacher is well portrayed by Fred Hearns. The old
village doctor affords a strong character sketch in the care
of Al. W. Pilson. Indeed, Mr, Pilson excels in such creations.
Miss Lillian Hayward appears as Mrs. Brandon, Mary's mother,
and she and the actress who takes oft cleverly the air and
mannerisms of the prim village gossip are worthy contributors
to the interest of the filmed story.
"The Golden Chance"
A Lasky Feature of Striking Strength and Splendor, Starring
Cleo Ridgeley.
Reviewed b>- W. Stephen Bush.
THIS is a marvelous picture. It is an ordeal for the re-
viewer. The gloss on all the superlatives has been worn
oft by the ruthless hand of the press agent and super-
latives after all are the only terms in which justice can be
done to this picture.
In the first place, the story is uncommonly strong. It is
rich in dramatic material and replete with genuine pathos.
It describes in pictures of superb beauty and sublime sim-
plicity the Golgotha of a woman's heart. The theme of the
story is entirely modern, but there is a wonderful element of
romance deftly woven into the plot. The romantic element is
not at all lacking in our modern life, but it takes the eye of an
artist and a dramatist to find it. This picture is. ample proof
of what can be extracted from modern life in the way of ro-
mance and sentiment if one has a real divining rod.
The guile of a society woman aiding her husband in the
exploitation of a young millionaire is the first thread in this
exquisite texture.
The next is the silly but tragic adventure of a well-bred
young girl who marries a scoundrel.
The third thread is supplied by the play of hearts — the heart
of the woman so cruelly toyed with by fate and the heart of
the young millionaire. Next to the dramatic power found in
such abundance in this play is the element of suspense. A
swift and well constructed introduction wakes oui" sympathy
and interest in the leading charactei's and then rivets our
attention upon the development of the plot. The director has
chosen, and chosen wisely, to depart from all conventional
time-worn notions. The unexpected is happening all the time.
The spectator is invited to guess at the next turn in the play
and is delighted to discover that he has been wrong, for the
solution is tar more dramatic, far inore subtle and entertain-
ing than he could ever have guessed by himself. So much for
the dramatic aspect.
There is a new force in this play. I speak of the wonderful
lighting effects which seem to lend an indescribable charm
and lustre to numerous scenes in the play. Never before have
lighting effects, i. e., the skillful play with light and shade,
been used to such marvelous advantage. The higiily critical
spectators who saw the first display of the film were be-
trayed into loud appi'oval by the many and novel effects fol-
lowing each other in rapid succession. If paintings in a
Rembrandt gallery or a set of Titians and Tintorettos were
to come to life suddenly and were then mysteriously trans-
ferred to the moving picture screen the effect could not have
been more startling than it was.
I do not hesitate to say that in the specializing in this
Scene from "The Golden Chance" (Lasky).
branch of our noble art the Lasky pictures are simply in a
class by themselves.
The work of the cast is in full accord with the perfection of
the rest. Cleo Ridgeley a year ago would have seemed un-
equal to the task imposed on her in this play. While I have
noticed niuch improvement in this artist within the last few
weeks, I was by no means pi'epared for her flawless work in
this play. She carried oft the principal scenes with consum-
mate art and I have no doubt that many a woman seeing
her shifted back and forth from joy, wealth and happiness to
poverty, poignant grief and utter wretchedness will pay her
the tribute of a tear. There is not a fraction of an inch of
waste anywhere. The climax is as it ought to be the strongest
part of the play and it comes upon us with startling sudden-
ness and irresistible force. "The Golden Chance" deserves to
take its place among the very best of the Lasky productions.
It is bound to add to the prestige of the motion picture every-
where.
"The Other Girl"
Raver Film Corporation's First Subject Features James J.
Corbett in a Picture Made Interesting by Its
Athletic Phase.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
THERE is a strong athletic touch to "The Other Girl," the
initial production by the Raver Film Company. The story
is an adaptation by George Proctor of the work of Augus-
tus Thomas and was produced by Percy Winter. The picture
Scene from "The Other Girl" (Raver).
featui-es James J. Corbett, one-time pugilistic champion of the
world, and its interest centers around "Gentleman Jim." Mr.
Corbett is entitled to credit for his natural work before the
camera. He has self-possession, and. excepting those moments
when with gloves on his hands he is making a quick stroke,
has in his movements the moderation so essential to "register-
ing" on the screen. .Supplementing Mr. Corbett on the athletic
side is William Muldoon. former wrestler and now known to
fame for the man.\' famous men he has licked into physical
condition at his health farm. The farm and its patients ap-
pear in the stor.v.
Backing up the athletes is a good cast. Paul Gilmore has
the role of the Rev. Clifton Bradford, referred to on the screen
as "Rev. Bradford," an expression reminiscent of village news-
papers. Edith Luckett. Becky Bruce and Frances Thompson
are prominent on the feminine side. And there are many other
players.
While "The Other Girl" contains no situation of marked dra-
matic strength there can be little question that it will have
good drawing power by reason of the presence of Mr. Corbett.
The instructions in boxing which "Kid Garvey" gives to the
minister are not only interesting but contain as well ele-
ments of mirth. The pictures of Broadway at night are out
of the usual. The white way after dark has been photographed
so seldom that its novelty appeals to New Yorkers as strongly
as to those who have never looked on the original. There
are many pictures of street scenes in the metropolis.
"The Other Girl" may be said to be a good initial release.
"Destruction"
Theda Bara Plays the Most Wicked of Evil Women in the
Latest Fox Melodrama.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE horrors in this five-part melodrama are piled on so
heavily, and the woman played by Theda Bara is so out-
rageou.sly evil that an audience finds several of the scenes
rather amusing. Here is an instance where the attempt to
startle and terrify, because it is overdone, fails to carry con-
viction and the response of the spectator is far from that ex-
pected by the producer. At the New York Academy of Music,
where "Destruction" was shown, the audience followed the
first two reels patiently and after that revealed its good sense
by laughing at the preposterous wickedness of the character
portrayed b.v Miss Bara in her most forceful manner For a
time it appeared as it the melodrama were destined to become
a farce.
There could be no better indication that the Fox Company has
about reached the limit in the production of abnormal plioto-
plays, likewise that Miss Bara is ceasing to touch the emo-
tions by depictions of erotic women. Having provided a diet
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of horrors for many months, the Fox producers evidently
thought the time had come to increase the dose and present
in "Destruction" something- more horrible than usual. But the
public, instead of being stimulated, refused to swallow the
new concoction of sensationalism and merely laughed.
Technically, William S. Davis has provided a first rate pro-
duction, terminating with a fire scene of the most spectacular
quality, and there is some praiseworthy acting, especially by
the player in the role ot the drink-crazed factory worker, who
abuses his wife and eventually shares the fate of the impos-
sible Ferdinande in the burning house. The gorilla-like ferocity
of this actor is impressive. Miss Bara is not to be blamed for
the picture's failure as an emotional melodrama, for she acts
precisely in the past and that, no doubt, is what the Fox com-
pany wishes.
The Purification of Mulfera
Eighth Episode of Kalems "Stingaree" Series Is a Good
Combination of Comedy-Melodrama.
Ke\iewed by George Blaisdell.
THE eighth episode of Kalems "Stingaree" series, the filmed
version of the book from the pen of B. W. Hornung, is
"The Purification of JIulfera." Mulfera being one of the
worst of the small Australian settlements. The subject gives
full opportunity for the comedy talent of True F'.oardman. who
fhe Purification of Mulfera" (.Kalcm;.
portrays Stingaree, the outlaw of education and former po-
sition in England who in Australia lives by his wits and hia
weapons and preys on the society from which he is debarred.
Sharing the honors with Mr. Boardman is Paul C. Hurst, who
through the series carries the role of Howie, Stingaree's rough-
neck partner. The character work of Mr. Hurst is notable
and contributes to the rough humor of the episode. Marin Sais
is Ethel Porter, who comes to Mulfera to aid the bishop in
his work of reformation. Incidentally she does more than
sing to the roistering men who congregate at the settlement.
When she finds Stingaree the captive of the authorities she
takes measures to set free the man she had known in better
days back in England.
The story turns on the meeting of Stingaree with the bishop
of the diocese and his accompanying chaplain on their way
to refoiin Mulfera. Stingaree compels an exchange of raiment.
In the garb of the two ecclesiastics the outlaws proceed to
Mulfera. Howie talks to the men of the settlement and is
interrupted by Stingaree, who suggests a collection. Under
the persuasive influence of four revolvers there is a searching
of pockets if not of consciences. The sudden appearance of
the bishop, who has struggled across the desert, caused the
hasty departure of the pair. They are captured by rangers
«nd taken back to Mulfera. Locked in a room, they are released
by Ethel, the escape being effected while she sings to the meet-
ing now under the leadership of the real bishop.
Practically the entire two reels are of outdoors. There are
unusually good desert scenes and some real riding. "The
Purification of Mulfera" will have strong interest for those
who love adventure, especially adventure in the open, with
comedy and melodrama intermingled.
"Celeste of the Ambulance Corps"
A Red-Cross Nurse the Heroine of a Three-Reel War Drama
Produced by the Edison Company.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
THE "pomp and circumstance of war" has furnished the
background for many a worthy photoplay, and gallant
young heroes have fought and bled and been the objects
of adoration during the progress of the pictures. But it has
remained for the author of "Celeste of the -Vmbulance Corps"
to make a young and pretty Red Cross nurse the central figure
in a three-reel screen drama. William Addison Lathrop is
the scenario writer in question. His heroine is first shown
as a young society girl, her mind bent only on marshmallows,
matinees and millinery. Her father is a Civil War veteran,
however, and a story told by one of his comrade.s of his rescue
on the field of battle by a brave young nurse and the old sol-
dier's praise of her courage fires Celeste with a desire to serve
her country in a similar capacity. Events that follow are
purely apocryphal. This country becomes engaged in a war
with some indeterminate foreign power and our saci'ed soil is
invaded. The action shifts rapidly fi-om one phase to another
of the life of a nurse in active service. We see her attached
to a field hospital and attending the wounded as they a:c
brought in from the front. Scenes of actual fighting and the
carnage of war are also sliown. Neither is the thread of
romance missin.g. Celeste meets her hero in the person of one
of the officers. Thej' have but brief time for love making.
The call of duty keeps them occupied with sterner things; but
when he is numbered among the missing, she goes in search
of him on the battlefield, is struck down by a bullet just as
she reaches liis side, and the two are found among the dead
when the count is taken of the slain.
It will readily be understood that such a story forms an
excellent plot for a photoplay. The contrast in the heroine's
position and the change wrought in her character when she
exchanges tlie laughter and frivolity of the drawing room for
the horrors and fatigue of the army hospital, are material of
which drama is made. Mr. Lathrop has not burdened his theme
with an overabundance of complications, and, during the latter
part of the picture, has depended upon the battle scenes for
the big moments of Ills work. The producer has made a com-
mendable effort to realize the possibilities of so striking and
vital a subject. A large number of well trained supernumera-
ries are employed, the locations are impressive, and the mili-
tary equipment is correct — except in one notable incidence.
By one of those inexcusable oversights to whicli so many di-
rectors fall a victim, the ambulance used is not a regular U. S.
.\rmy vehicle, but one belonging to a city hospital, with a
large gong fastened to the dashboard.
The cast is whollj' admirable. Leonia Flugrath meets every
requirement of the character of Celeste, and Charles Sutton,
Pat O'Malley, Paul Bliss. Harry Linson and Julian Reed are
equally coinpetent in their respective roles.
"^Nhat Will People Say?"
Olga Petrova Is Starred in Metro Drama of Sustained
Interest — Prcduccd by PopiUar Plays and Players.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig".
RUPERT HUGHES wrote a novel in which he showed how
lives are governed bv fear of the opinion of other people.
Consciouslj', or unconsciously, a great many of us are said
to be ruled by what our neighbors think; we wonder "What
Will People Say?" and this very pertinent question was made
the title of the novel, and, in turn, the title of an interesting
drama, produced in five reels by Popular Plays and Players,
Scene from "What Will People Say?" (Metro).
with Olga Petrova in the role of a young woman who follows
the dictates of worldly wisdom, rather than her own better
judgment and emotions. It is in all respects a first rate photo-
play suggesting a few of the fnlse ideals that are passed as
a matter of course in contenn>'^)ranp^nus society.
The motif of the story is the all-important question that
presents itself at each crisis. When a wealthy business man
is on the verge of failure that will necessitate a radical curb-
ing of the expenditures of his family, the first thought is "What
Will People Say?" To prevent the humiliation of a bank-
ruptcy that will excite talk, Cabot's daughter. Persis. consents
to a wealthy union and even when she falls violently in love
with another man she goes through with the marriage, mainly
because it appears to be the only way of avoiding unpleasant
gossip. Her married life is a tragic failure, yet when the op-
portunity for divorce presents Itself, the question "What Will
People Say?" again looms up with all powerful force. And
so it goes almost to the end, the opinion of others Is the
guidin,e: influence and generally it brings evil results.
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The story tlu'ough which this theme is developed has sound
dramatic qualities in the conflict ot well defined characters and
the plausible presentation of interesting situations. The di-
rector made practically all ot the scenes interesting by exclud-
ing everything not essential to the progress of the plot and
by showing rare Judgment in the selection of locations and
artistic settings. Sk-enes photographed on a roof garden are
unusually attractive, and every now and then there is an in-
genious bit of camera work that pleases by reason of its
novelty. Mme. Petrova is emotionally impressive and at the
same time restrained in her portrayal of Persis. Fritz de Lint
makes a convincing figure of the army oflicer and Fraunie
Fraunholz is well cast as the dissipated husband.
'*Thou Art the Man"
Impressive Vitagraph Drama Dealing with the Civil Service
in India — Released by V-L-S-E in Six Reels.
Reviewed by l^ymle Denig".
FEW, we imagine, will question the good judgment of the
Vitagraoh Company in releasing "Thou Art the Man'* in
six reels instead of the customary five. The picture is its
own justification, for it holds the attention without a lapse
Scene from "Thou Art the Man" (Vitagraph).
and probably w'ould be harmed, not benefited, by the elimina-
tion of one thousand feet. Far more than in most photoplays,
the characters are allowed to grow and work out theiT own
(Testinies, so that we get something of a transcript of life In-
stead of a series of dramatic episodes strung together by a plot.
The full characterization that proves such a valuable asset to
this picture is well worth the additional space required.
Wherever the scenes were photographed, the backgrounds
serve very well for a story of the Indian civil service, and
their effectiveness is frequently enhanced by the finest kind
of photography and lighting. But the real power of this pic-
ture is due to the capable presentation of a comparatively sim-
ple story by a notably efficient cast under the direction of S.
Rankin Drew, who also plays one of the principal roles. At the
basis of the plot is the familiar situation in which a wealthy
man attempts to steal the love of a married woman whose hus-
band cannot afford luxuries. The triangular affair is located
in India, where Raynor. filling a subordinate position in the
Civil Service, is at the mercy of his superior, Irving Marner.
When Raynor's wife is threatened with fever and the doctor
orders her removal to the cooler climate of the hills, the poor
underling in the governmental machine is thankful to Marner
for an opportunity to increase his salary, though the new post
is located in a fever-stricken district. Under the guise of kind-
ness, Marner intentionally jeopardizes Raynor's life and takes
advantage of his absence by wooing the woman to whom he
has taken a fancy. His change of heart comes just in time.
The young District Inspector is saved and Marner remains to
die of fever. Occasionally the story has a fatalistic tone that
adds to its impressiveness. Three sincere characterizations
that stand out with equal force are given by Mr. Drew as
Raynor, Virginia Pearson as his wife and Joseph Kilgour as
Marner. The entire production is in accord with the best
standards of photoplay craftsmanship.
Two Lubin Releases
"Sorrows of Happiness,'* a Four-Reel Unit Program Drama —
"Vengeance of the Oppressed," a Powerful
Three-Reel Photoplay.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
IT IS generally admitted that writers of every description,
makers of novels, of stage plays or of screen dramas, ara
influenced by the works of other literary laborers. If this
be true, the author of the "Sorrows of Happiness" has been
swayed by the mid-Victorian novelists. The realists of a later
day have, apparently, made no impression on Anthony P. Kelley,
the gentleman in question, and his scenario reflects, with
praiseworthy ex.actness, the merits of the school he has chosen
to follow. Although the title. "Sorrows of Happiness." is some-
what ambiguous, the plot of Mr. Kelley's drama is clear and
direct. Having definitely settled upon the climax, he allows
nothing to impede the onward march of the story. There is,
what Mrs. Malaprop would call, "a nice derangement of inci-
dents," leading up to the big scene, where a recalcitrant wooer
is confronted with the girl he deserted on her wedding day. In
order that poetic justice be meted out to him in full measure,
the fates are made to decree that this laggard in love shall suc-
cumb to the blandishments of the deserted bride's elder sister.
When he arrives at the hour appointed for the late wedding it
is to face a highly dramatic situation; the victim of his perfidy,
who has been driven insane, is brought before him. The heart
of the man is touched, and his honest desire to right the wrong,
restores reason and happiness to Mary Carroll. This romantic
story pays proper heed to credence, by having the heroine an
unsophisticated little country girl and her betrayer a wealthy
young city chap. Her father and mother are the correct types
of honest farm folk; and events move interestingly along on
the surface of life, and take no heed of the stronger currents
below.
As the producer of "Sorrows of Happiness," Joseph Kaufman
displays his usual intelligent grasp of his subject, and the
acting of the cast meets every requirement. June Daye. Bart-
ley McCullum. Craufurd Kent, Inez Buck. Helen Green, Marie
Sterling, and James Daly, have the principal roles.
Vengeance of the Oppressed."
THIS three-reel photodiama has but one fault: the first
part is so powerful that the authors have been unable to
increase the force of the action as the story nears the
climax. Nevertheless, it is an unusual piece of scenario writing
and holds the interest to the very end. Written by Wilbert
Melville and Julian Louis Lamothe, the producer of the picture,
Edward Sloman. easily proves the wisdom of his selection. The
opening scenes are laid in Ru.*»sia, a young, Jew. his wife, and a
Cossank officer comprising th*» leading characters. The fami-
liar story of lust, brutality and murder is enacted, and the Is-
raelite flees to this country, bereft of wife and mother. Once
in the United States, the ability of the man is given free rein
and, from an humble beginning, he lifts himself to a posi-
tion of great authority in the financial world. When the Rus-
sian government sends Sergius Kosloff, the brutal Cossack, to
negotiate a loan, the time for Aaron's vengeance is at hand.
The manner in which he plans and executes that vengeance has
ifbundant intensity and fine dramatic effect, and the play closes
with the death of the Cossack and the Jew.
Here are strong passions treated with corresponding force.
The direction is at all times worthy, but it is in the scenes in
Russia that Mr. Sloman has achieved his best results. There is
a verity, a conviction of the truth of the local color, that will
not be denied. In giving the producer his well-earned meed of
jjraise, it is also a pleasant task to congratulate him upon
his acting of Aaron. It is a clean-cut, moving and always
adequate impersonation.- Other characterizations that call for
commendation are those of Adda Gleason, Adelaide Bronti,
Francelia Billington. George Routh, Benjamin Hopkins, Julian
Eamothe, Helen Wolcott. and L. C. Shumway.
*'The Woman in Politics"
Five-Reel Thanhouser Released Through the Mutual Film
Corporation as a Masterpicture.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
/t WELL-CONSTRUCTED and interesting story of timely
_/^ theme, "The Woman in Politics" suffers principally from
lack of good title. To announce the theme in advance is
not so detrimental as to placard the plot in the title, but it is
bound to detract from that plcasural-K^ unct.-rtaiiity a.s tu the
Scene from "The Woman in Politics" (Thanhouser).
result of action which helps to sustain attention through five
reels. The story is really one of a plucky girl's adventures in
the political field, but less as a politician than as an honest
and determined unit, who sets her puny will against organized
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graft, who would fail miserably but tor the protection and guid-
ance afforded by a young man of superior strength and men-
tal resource, the Governor's Private Secretary.
A young lady in public service, impersonated by Mignon
Anderson, attempts to do her duty as a health commissioner re-
gardless of consequences and finds that she is out of harmony
with the organization. She unfavorably reports a tenement be-
longing to the Mayor and loses her position. She appeals to
the Governor and is thereafter barely preserved from ruin by
the timely appearance on the scene of a young man of extra-
ordinary daring and acumen. Interest centers on this mys-
terious character from the moment of his appearance, a clever
piece of photoplay construction, an interest intensified by con-
cealment of his identity. The mysterious and resourceful
stranger, admirably impersonated by George Marie wins the
plucky girl's battle for her through a series of sensational in-
cidents, a stirring fight to tlie end.
'The Man Inside"
Edwin Stevens Central Figure in Mystery Offering Which
Abounds in Dramatic Thrills.
Reviewed by Kuberl C. McElravy.
SCENARIO writers and directors frequently experience dif-
ficulty in finding- suflicient action in story plots to make
five good reels. The troub'e has been quite the reverse in
this production. It abounds in incidents and situations, all
pertinent to the main plot, and fairly crowds the mind of the
observer in the effort to keep up with developments. Only
intense interest of the plot as a whole can offset such a deluge
of short, choppy scenes as appear in this production, but the
compelling- power is there and holds the attention firmly.
The chief object of this attraction is the fact that the obser-
ver is conscious at all times of being in the presence of a mas-
ter villain. Col. Dana Thornton, as impersonated by Edwin
Stevens of histrionic fame, is a cool, calculating individual, who
commits a series of crimes before being brought to justice. He
first endeavors to steal some government plans from his
Scene from "The Man Inside" (Universal).
brother. Barry Thornton, also impersonated by Mr. Stevens.
He then stabs a man with a letter file and brings about the
death of the supposed maid because she knows too much. The
action sounds melodramatic in the telling, but is really straight
drama as handled by the competent cast. Two love affairs also
complicate matters considerably.
This production would have been stronger if simplified, but
has much to commend as it stands, harry Benham, Tina Mar-
shall, Harry Strong, Sidney Bracey and others are included in
the cast.
"Temptation"
A Lasky Picture in Which Miss Geraldine Farrar and
Theodore Roberts Carry off the Honors.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
>-T-« EMPTATION." as resisted with the utmost propriety by
J[ Miss Geraldine Farrar, is the head and front of this Laslty
feature. Miss Farrar has a personality of such magnetic
charm and such vivacity that she is bound to win her audi-
ence in even a mediocre play. The same may be said for
Theodoie Roberts. These two artists make "Temptation" ac-
ceptable. Of course there are very fine settings and all those
delightful adjuncts of the Lasky art, but the story is conven-
tional to a degree and we are permitted to guess the end some
time before the end comes. There is no doubt whatever that
this feature can be improved materially by trimming it here
and there; I think a loss of about two or three hundred feet
would he a gain.
Otto Mueller — thus the story runs — is the director of a met-
ropolitan opera house and a little tyrant in his own realm.
He abuses his power for the gratification of his evil desires.
He certainly is a ruthless devil. Not only does he pursue the
virtuous and talented singer, but he makes up his mind to
wipe her gifted lover from the theatrical and operatic map.
The latter has composed a first-class opera. Otto praises the
opera extravagantly and wants to produce it at once until he
hears that the fiance of his persecuted singer is the author.
Thereupon he sniffs at it contemptuously and rejects it. The
poor composer, although a splendid violinist, is forced to seek
employment in a foundry, where he takes up the uncongenial
and frightfully hard work of a puddlei". No wonder he is half
dead at the end of his first day.
The climax while to some degree anticipated is startling in
.some of its details. The young singer to save her husband's
life has agreed to the "pi-ice" nanied by the wicked director.
She comes to the appointment in gala dress, reminding one of
Scene from "Temptation" (Lasky).
the classic robes in which the virgins of old were dressed
when offered to the fearful Minotaur of Crete. When she
announces herself ready to be immolated upon the altar of
her marital love she finds that the old demon impresario has
been killed by a former favorite "with whose affections he
had trifled in a most reckless manner. .
Two Vitagraph Features
"Mrs. Dane's Danger" and "Secret Seven" Featuring Many
of the Most Popular Stars of the Company.
lYe\ie\\"ed \)y \Y. Stephen Busli.
LILLI.4N WALKER and L. Rogers Lytton carry oft the
honors of this film play. Their work is deserving of the
highest praise. Lillian Walker takes the part of the
young- wife of an elderly husband. Husband and wife under-
stand each other perfectly, but the usual gossip soon overtakes
them. The young wife's name is mentioned in connection with
that of Rex Gordon, a former admirer. There is a jewel robbery
which is carried out with a good deal of realism. There are
many tense and thrilling situations, though some of them "were
not quite as probable as they might have been. After a lot
of confusion and misunderstandings that often border on the
Scene from "Mrs. Dane's Danger" (Vitagraph).
tragic, there is a very happy ending: everything is explained
satisfactorily and husband and wife are all the stronger in
their mutual regard ami attachment for the trials they have
passed through.
"Secret Seven."
THIS three reel feature is rich in good entertainment. The
cast consists of some of the most popiilar Vitagraph favor-
ites, such as Rose Tapley. William Humphrey and Harry
Northrup. "The Secret Seven" is the name of a daring band of
counterfeiters. Manfredi, an American-Italian doctor, knows of
the existence of this band, but has been sworn to secrecy by the
leader. Manfredi is a friend of Paul Hampton, a secret ser-
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vice man, working for Uncle Sam. Hampton gets hold of a
counterfeit bill and goes to work in the neighborhood where
he suspected the counterfeiters are operating. Complications
now set in rapidly, a sweetheart of the doctor is involved in the
mesh of intrigue, a rival for the doctor's affections appears
and swears vengeance. The situations are all Wghly dramatic
and gripping. There is a rough road for the actor and his
Scene from "Secret Seven" (Vitagraph).
sweetheart to travel, but the tangled skein is finally unwound
with great directorian skill and there is a most happy ending.
Settings, photography direction and acting were of the best
Vitagraph calibre.
Triangle Program
In a Bill of Varied Merit Are Presented "The Green Swamp,"
Kay-Bee, "The Worst of Friends," Keystone, and
"The Wood Nymph," Fine-Arts Film.
Reviewed by T.ouis Reeves Harrison.
THK GREEN' SWAIIP." an intense drama of the highest
class, highest according to present standards, holds sym-
pathetic Attention throughout everj- foot of its four reels
to the last moment of its artistic conclusion. So evenly bal-
anced are the three great factors of photodrama, constructive
imagination, capable direction and intelligent interpretation
that one can only compliment author, producer and actors
jointly for their composite craftsmanship. Only by such per-
fect harmony of effort is the illusion preserved, the illusion of
vfitnessing a phase of life and of living in it so that one for-
gets one's actual surroundings. The story is flawlessly ar-
ranged, exquisitely handled and told by its people as if they
were living their parts.
Tt is a story of a sweet young wife's love in its perfectly
natural, though not elevated, expression. Extremely sensitive
to changes of mooii in her mate, dreading the loss of that com-
plete happiness her influence over him has brought, she slowly
sinks into a green swamp of suspicion from which her view
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of him becomes hideously distorted. She sinks deeper and
deeper in the mire of distrust and misconception until she
becomes ferocious on discovering that she is to bring a new
life into the world. It requires one great dramatic incident
to restore her to her senses. There is a state of high sus-
pense until that moment arrives. It comes by natural and
logical means, when a tragedy in her husband's life, which
might have been caused by her jealousy, is narrowly averted.
There is not a dull moment in this fine production.
"The Worst of Friends."
"The Worst of Friends" serves principally to give new op-
portunity to those old stage favorites, Weber and Fields, a ser-
vice they most surely require, for their old tricks seem stale
indeed when compared with their screen performance. They
are really wonderful survivals when one considers how long
they have been at their unvaried impersonations and horse-
play. The farce in which they appear, while it draws roars
of laughter from the easily amused, has absolutely no con-
tinuity as a story, is a mere jumble of incidents which are
vastly more amusing in a farce of better construction inter-
preted by the regular Keystone Company. Bad as It is in
some respects, "The Worst of Friends" is so far above the aver-
age farce shown on the screen that it will be welcomed in
nearly any vaVied program.
"The Wood Nymph."
"The Wood Nymph" is entirely dependent upon the charm-
ing personality and fine acting of Marie Doro for interest.
Without lier, or without an actress as attractive and capa-
ble, it would fall very flat. It drags as it stands except at
bright moments, when there is promise of high comedy in Its
material. There is a painful monotony of scene, a lack of
Scene from 'The Wood Nymph" (Fine Arts).
characterization in all other roles save that of the principal,
a confusing sameness of types and costumes among the four
leading men, especially during the obscurity of the fire scenes,
and those scenes, well enough done in themselves, are repeated
and attenuated to the limit of good-natured tolerance.
"Fighting for France"
Five Reels of Genuine War Pictures Released as a Mutual
Special Feature.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
WHILE these spirited illustrations of what is going on
along the French line of battle, in the background and
on the sea, have had advanced showings among a few
principal cities, interest in them is bound to inc!-ease as time
Scene from "Fighting in France" (Mutual).
wears on, because they are true presentations and can never be
duplicated. They will serve for many years in the historical
department of educational releases. The great Generals, the
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great Jronarchs. all the celebrities with the Allies are to be
seen at close range: veritable armies of infantry, cavalry and
artillery pass in review; the glory of war is rampant at times,
but all points of view are taken, including those miseries of
war often suppressed in the news.
It is all interesting: the trenches of marvelous construction;
the trenches blown to pieces during the Champagne drive; the
famous ■■seventy-fives" in action: the lines of downcast German
prisoners brought in from the front: the Spahs, the submarines,
the Dardanelle operations: the distant glimpse of actual battle,
but the real big interest is the human one, the man behind the
gun. He is ourselves as we would be under the same circum-
stances, as we yet may be. completely transformed for better or
worse by an unsought change of condition. In every scene the
common soldier, he who takes all the risks and gets so little
return, is a sympathy- winning figure never to be forgotten.
"The Foundling"
Mary Pickford Is Seen in Excellent Famous Players Subject
That Contains Pathos and Comedy.
Reviewed by (jeorge Blaisdell.
IT IS a typical Mary Pickford story in which we see Miss
Pickford in "The Foundling," the Famous Players five-part
release of January 3, There are present those elements
which in greater or less degree have been factors in her most
successful pictures. As the title indicates, it is a waif story;
and there ai-e other children, an asylum full of them; and
dogs. too.
John D. O'Brien makes his debut as a Famous 'Players pro-
ducer and scores on his first shot. For his script he has an origi-
Scene from "The Foundling" (Famous Players).
nal story written by Frances Marion, It is a well-told story.
There is pathos in the opening, where a mother passes from the
world as a girl infant enters it. The tradegy is softened to
the observer by the fact that only the arm of the mother shows
as the doctor takes the pulse. There are many other moments
of quiet in the iiicture. but there are also bits of mirth as
well as straight drama that make for a wholesome whole.
Miss Pickford is seen first as a child of thirteen in an orphan
asylum. From the institution she is sent into a "home." which
proves to be a boarding house, of which she becomes the slavey.
When she runs away she is found by the man who proves to be
her father: the head of the asylum had foisted upon him as
his daughter her own piece. It is following the robbery of the
father through the connivance of the bogus daughter that the
facts are revealed.
Kdward Martindell, as David King, the artist who gives to a
neighbor for adoption the infant whose coming has brought him
so much sorrow, shares with Miss Pickford the acting honors
of the picture. His is a splendid performance. There is a good
supporting cast.
Miss Pickford is at her best. One of the more notable phases
of the subject is her control of the mites in the asylum She
entertains them, interests them. The visit of the iittle ones
when surreptitiously they bring to Molly O some food to make
up for the supper of which she was deprived, will charm And
there is a gulp in the parting. There is comedy following the
unsanctioned adoption of the dog: even more when the slavey
discovers the improvised kennel contains four puppies— in spite
of the ignorance of the child that her guest was "married"
There is drama of a sterner sort after Mollv O is taken to the
home of her benefactor — and a most happy denouement
"The Foundling' should be one of the more popular Pickford
releases.
WILLIAM COURTENAY SEEN IN NEW VITAGRAPH.
AVilliam Courtenay, who has graced the legitimate stage in
numerous successes during recent years, will soon appear
before the moving picture public in the character of Robert
Lovell in the Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady novel. "The Island
of Surprise," which appeared as a serial in a well known mag-
azine. The novel was picturized and produced by the Vita-
graph Company of America as a five-part Blue Ribbon Feature.
There are numerous "Brady" thrills in the film, for the scenes
are laid in the South Sea Islands where the hero and the
heroines are beset by savages and literally wade through
blood to escape to freedom. So elaborate is the story that the
Vitagraph company has been at work six months in gathering
the scenes necessary, and it is considered as one of the most
important releases ever filmed by that company.
Courtenay is cast as the son of a wealthy Wall Street oper-
ator, who marries his father's secretary, Dorothy Arden, with-
out telling his father. William Courtenay gives a splendid
portrayal of his difficult role, Eleanor Woodruff, Zena Keefe,
Charles Kent, Julia Swayne Gordon and other prominent 'Vita-
graphers are in the production which "was filmed under the
direction of Paul Scardon,
VITAGRAPH PHOTOGRAPHS CARNEGIE STEEL
MILLS.
In the Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature, "The Cave Man,"
Director Theodore Marston took a company to Pittsburgh and
photographed certain scenes in the big plant of the steel trust
at Homestead, Pa, It is the first time that a real motion pic-
ture of the interior of one of the mills has ever been taken
and permission to use the structures was difficult to obtain.
President Dinkey nf the Carnegie plant and President Farrell
of the United States Steel company were finally induced to
give Director Marston the unusual privilege.
Robert Edeson, who is featured in "The Cave Man," borrowed
garments from one of the husky mill workers, and went
through the duties as he learned from watching them for
more than a day. Lights were placed at advantageous points
and the camera faithfully recorded one of the most thrilling
scenes ever portrayed on the film.
From word received by the Homestead Mills and other huge
industries in the steel district, the Vitagraph company is the
first and only concern to use their cameras on the working of
the plants. In acknowledgment of the courtesy extended.
Director Marston showed the film at an entertainment of the
mill workers, even before the Censorship Board had viewed it,
and before it had been finally passed upon. It met with an
enthusiastic reception.
Sammy Burns in Vogue Comedy..
Sammy Burns will soon be seen in a Vogue comedy which
will permit hiin to display the athletic prowess undeniably his.
The name of the picture, which will be one reel in length, is
"Sammy vs Cupid," There is a pretty girl involved, Sammy
is in love vi^ith her. She. hovyever, like a regular American-
minded girl, refused to marry a man who seemed physically
unable to protect her through life, and Sammy, in this stage
of the story, seems to merit the young lady's' scorn.
But she reasons without Eiammy. He begins a course of
physical training that would seem like a vacation to recruits
in the navy. He does some stunts never seen before on the
screen. Nothing seems impossible to him. He engages in box-
ing bouts with regular "pugs" and wins. He wrestles and wins
and just naturally takes the honors all along the line.
The picture teems with ludicrously funny situations and
there is a screaming climax when Sammy gets a decision in a
wrestling bout with Josh Benny, who tips the scales at 360.
Of course, his success in athletics spells success in love and
the lady capitulates to the prowess of the man she once had
scorned.
Novelty Heralds an Ivan Aid to Exhibitors.
The publicity department of the Ivan Film Productions has
turned out something somewhat different in the quality and
get-up of heralds as an aid to the exchanges throughout the
country who are exploiting the regular monthly Ivan re-
leases. For the January release. "Forbidden Fruit," special
allegorical drawings were made depicting the Garden of Eden
and its first inhabitants. These illumine the outside cover of
the folder and the snake and fruit device is used on the inside
to frame pictures of the cast and scenes from the play. Printed
In several colors, this herald has created a great deal of most
favorable comment among those of the local New York ex-
hibitors who have seen it as well as the exchanges releasing
the Ivan subjects throughout the country.
Fairbanks Twins in "An Innocent Traitor."
The beautiful Fairbanks twins, Marion and Madeline, have
dropped their child roles to star in ingenue parts in "An In-
nocent Traitor," a charming play of army life and the secret
service, announced for release on the regular Mutual program,
Dec. 24. A unique thing about these youthful leads is. that
they positively refuse to appear separately. If one is to be
featured, she insists that her sister share equally in the
honors. This keeps the Thanhouser scenario department using
its wits to devise clever plays of doubles and confounded iden-
tities in which Marion and Madeline can both be prominently
cast. "An Innocent Traitor" shows what delightful -work
these two fascinating little girls are capable of. It is doubtful
whether even their most ardent admirers W'll be able to
tell them apart on the screen.
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Comments on the Films
Exclusively by Our Own Staff.
General Film Company
HEREDITY tBiograph), Dec-. 27.— This one-reel D. W. Griffith re-
issue is like a page of American history. The young half-breed, born
of a white father and an Indian mother, who reverts to savagery at
the first opportunity, is taken from life, and the entire reel makes an
intensely interesting story. Harry Carey, Jack Pickford, Alfred Paget,
W. C. Robinson and Madge Kirby comprise the east.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL. NO. 103. 1915 (Selig), Dec. 27.
— Ferryboat Manhattan in a cnllision. New York ; military parade,
Charleston. S. C. ; hockey champions. Omaha, Neb. ; steamship Winne-
conne released at New York ; Geo. A. Powell of Sacramento, Cal.,
President Wilson's double ; peace declared between the three big base-
ball leagues. Cincinnati; vessel goes ashore on the Jersey coast; ex-
plosion of dynamite at Lynnfield. Mass. ; ice skating on roof at Bilt-
niore Hotel, New York : breakers at Venice, Cal.
HE GOT HIMSELF A WIFE (Vitagraph), Dec. 27.— As a bit of irre-
sponsible but wholly diverting nonsense this one-reel farce meets all
requirements. The fun moves at a lively pace and the cast, including
Webster Campbell, Mary Anderson, Aileen Allen and the long line of
school-marms, all try to come in first in the race for favorable men-
tion. They all finish about even. Edwin Ray Coffin wrote the scenario.
THE CArvETAKER'S DILEMMA (Kalem). Dec. 2S. — Burlesque comedy
runs riot through the one-reel of this photoplay, and the '"touch-and-
go" brand of farce acting that Bud Duncan, Jack McDermott and
wholesome Ethel Teare know so well how to dispense, is liberally sup-
plied. Bud Duncan also shows his skill as a dare-devil chauffeur,
during the action of the comedy.
THE FABLE OF '-THE HEIR AND THE HEIRESS" (Essanay), Dec.
29. — The sub-titles to this one-reel picture are among the wittiest that
have served to point the humor of the Ade fables. The story itself
illustrates several amusing phases of human nature, and is capitally
played by Charles J. Stine, Earl Stanhope and Peggy Sweeney.
THIS ISN'T THE LIFE (Lubin). Dec. 29.— D. L. Donn has the star
role in this one-reel farce, written by George Spink and produced by
Edwin McKim. The picture is an amusing example of broad effects in
funmaking. and Mr. Donn's comic gifts are utilized to the best ad-
vantage. Florence Williams, Patsey De Forest and Jack uelson take
part in the proceedings.
HEARST-SELIG NEW^S PICTORIAL. NO. 104, 1915 (Selig), Dec. 30.
— Arrival of the steamship California at New York, with mail ; Japa-
nese orphans at a San Francisco orphanage ; the Zoo, Omaha, Neb. ;
Henry Elonskey, champion swimmer. New York ; noncapsizable boat.
Baltimore; proposed monument to Santa Claus, New York; steamship
Minnesota disabled. San Francisco; Christmas presents at public school;
fatal accident at Spokane, Wash.
BY MIGHT OF HIS RIGHT (Vitagraph), Dec. 31.— William B.
Courtney is the author of this highly amusing one-reel comedy that
will be relished by all beholders. The manner in which a happy
family rids itself of a bore, is cunningly planned. Mr. and Mrs.
Sidney Drew and Donald MacBride share honors in the acting.
AT THE RISK OF HER LIFE (No. 60 of the "Hazards of Helen"
Railroad Series) (Kalem). Jan 1. — Helen Gibson makes good the title
of this one-reel drama during the action of the story. The thrill is
among the most heart-quickening that have been shown in this series
of narrow escapes. There is an interesting plot and no lack of move-
ment all through the picture.
A READY MADE MAID (Lubin), Jan 1.— In this one-reel farce.
Billie Reeves dons skirts and hires out as a servant girl to an un-
suspecting housewife. The results of his efforts at cooking, washing,
cleaning and waiting on table can easily be imagined, although the
reality is something fearful for the lady of the house, to contemplate.
Mr. Reeves is assisted by Arthur Matthews. Carrie Reynolds. Peter
Lang and Jessie Terry, and a lively fifteen minutes is the result.
THE LESSER EVIL (Biograph). Jan. 3.~BIanche Sweet. Mae Marsh
and Edwin August are among the old Biograph favorites seen in this
Griffith reissue. As in many of the early Griffith pictures, suspense is
cleverly maintained through a thrilling story. A girl is kidnapped by
smugglers and, aboard a sailing vessel, is threatened with all sorts of
indignities before a rescue is effected.
General Film Company Specials.
THE MAKING OF CROOKS (Selig). Dec. 27.— The outstanding merit
of this three-reel drama is the strict regard for things as they are
with which the subject is handled. Viewed solely as a piece of dra-
matic construction, the picture lacks form and many of the component
parts of a photoplay; considered as a veracious narrative of the evil
of pool rooms and the night life of the city, it hits its mark exactly In
the center, and teaches a powerful moral lesson. Jack Pickford draws
a lifelike portrait of a young Italian pool sharp, and the remaining
members of Ihe cast are all excellent.
BROUGHT HOME (Essanay), Dec. 28.— This two-reel drama is an-
other of those heart stories that furnish Ruth Stonehouse with a chance
of introducing one of her appealing impersonations of a young girl.
As Dorcas Dale, the inmate of an orphanage, Miss Stonehouse looks and
acts the little heroine to perfection. The picture has an engaging plot,
and excellent acting is also contributed by Richard C. Travers, Edmund
F. Cobb and Billy Harper.
THE WOMAN OF MYSTERY (Biograph), Dec. 29~Adapted from a
novel by Georges Ohnet, this three-part drama is founded on the efforts
of secret service agents to get the formula for a powerful explosive to
be used in warfare. The story maintains a fair degree of suspense, is
attractively staged and very well acted by Louise Vale, Franklin
Ritchie, Charles Mailes and others.
THE TAKING OF STINGAREE (Kalem), Dec. 29.— A two-part offer-
ing, the sixth of the "Stingaree"' series, by E. W. Hornung and pro-
duced by James Home, with True Boardman and Marin Sais in the
leads. It makes an excellent comedy and dramatic picture full of
dandy character suggestions, well acted and freshly interesting all
through. We commend it. A longtr review may be found in our issue
of December 11, 1915.
SAVED FHOM THE PIAREM (Lubin). Dec. 29.— A four-reel picture
on the Unit Program, in which the U. S. Navy plays a prominent part.
The story is melodramatic and deals with the adventures of a U. S.
Consul and his daughter at the court of a foreign ruler. A review
of the picture appeared in the issue of Jan. 1, page 94.
THE CONVICT KING (Lubin). Dec. 30.— The three reels of this
photoplay contains a strong story of which Dudley Glass is the author.
Melvin Mayo, George Routh and L. C. Shumway have the leading roles.
A review of the picture appeared in the issue of Jan. 1, page 94.
THE MATCHMAKERS (Etlison), Dec. 31.— A three-reel comedy-
drama with a lively plot and well-drawn types. Sally Crute and Carl-
ton King have the leading roles. A review of this picture was printed
in the issue of Jan. 1, page 90.
THE MYSTERIOUS BRIDE (Knickerbocker). Dec. 31. — Romance of
the kind supplied by the writings of Dumas the Elder is to be found in
this three reel photoplay. The missing bride, who runs away from her
husband on the wedding night, and playfully hides herself in a
closet from which she never escapes alive, contributes the leading
motive of the story, and the incidents that follow are equally melo-
dramatic. The picture is well staged and acted.
THE PRISONER AT THE BAR (Essanay), Jan. 1 .— The plot of this
three-reel photoplay tells of a man who takes the law into his own
hands and kills the one who wrecked his life. The theme is worked
out with force and skill, and most persons will applaud the jury for
acquitting the prisoner at the bar. Darwin Karr. Hugh Thompson,
Williams Burns and w'arda Howard constitute a well-selected cast.
THE MANICURE cmL fSelig), Jan. 1.— This two-reel comedy be-
longs to the Clironicles of "Bloom Center" series, written by Maibelle
Heikes Justice. The town barber is rash enough to engage a lady mani-
cure from the city and, by so doing, completely upsets the domestic
peace of Bloom Center. The photoplay has a number of hearty laughs
to its credit, and is acted very effectively by Cecil Holland, Sidney
Smith. Wm. Hutchison, John Lancaster, Rolph McComas and Anna
Luther.
THE WANDERERS (Vitagraph). Jan. 1. — The story is quite simple:
which constitutes a vital point in its favor. The subject is finely enacted
by a good cast. The atmosphere is well in keeping with the picture.
The photography is worthy of praise.
WHO KILLED JOE MERRION? (Vitagraph). Jan. 3.— Rather old in
plot is this Broadway Star Feature but abundant with possibilities.
The acting is well handled by an all star cast and the photography
and settings are very good.
Fox Film Corporation.
DESTRUCTION (Dec. 27. — The horrors are so numerous in this five-
part melodrama, and the woman played by Theda Bara is so intensely
evil that an audience is not likely to take the production seriously.
Several scenes intended to be dramatic were received with laughter at
the New York Academy of Music.
Kleine-Edison Feature Service
THE DEVIL'S PRAYER-BOOK (Kleine).— A melodramatic pro-
duction of a first rate story, produced in five reels by George
Kleine, for release in the Kleine-Edison Feature Service. There is
plenty of rapid action, for the most part dealing with the experiences
of a girl who is reared to be a thief. Alma Hanlon and Arthur Hoops
are the featured players, supported by Frank Belcher. Ruby Hoffman,
Carlyle Fleming and Tom Coventry.
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Metro Pictures Corporation.
WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY? (Popular Plays and Players), Jan. 3.—
Adapted from a novel by Rupert Hughes, this Popular Plays and Play-
ers production, starring Olga Petrova. is made interesting by reason of
a good theme adroitly handled, and the excellent performance of Mme.
Petrova, Fraunie Fraunholz and Fritz de Lint. The story goes to show
how our actions are influenced by the opinions of our neighbors. Artistic
settings add to the attractiveness of this offering.
Mutual Film Corporation.
MUTUAL WEEKLY, NO. 52, 1015 (Mutual), Dec. 30.— Some inter-
esting items of this issue are views of a huge steel battleplane that
was built in this country, has two gun turrets and is driven by a 140
horsepower motor, a hospital, Holland's gift to France is established at
Pre Catelan, happenings during the Southern Commercial Congress,
the new French submarine "Daphne" being launched here, and the
second annual turkey scramble at Ostrander, Ohio.
LEAVE IT TO CISSY (Casino), Jan 2.— Cissy Fitzgerald plays the
role of an artist in this farce comedy. To her studio come the hus-
bands of other women, followed by their respective wives. Cissy's man-
ner of disguising the situation will be found very amusing. The fun is
clean and of the sort that belongs legitmately to farce comedy.
THE OPTIMISTIC ORIENTAL OCCULTS (Falstaff), Jan. 3.— An
amusing comedy of an exaggerated sort. Riley Chamberlin, a rich old
fellow, hates his relatives because they want his money. He contrives
many schemes to keep them off his place. The substitution of the fake
horse is a good feature. A pleasing comedy.
AN INNOCENT CROOK (Vogue), Jan. 3.— A two-part farce comedy
of more than ordinarily entertaining qualities. The production, al-
though not at all original in flavor, will be found very amusing to most
audiences.
BlLuY VAN DEUSEN'S SHADOW (Beauty), Jan. 4.— A farcical
comedy with a laughable situation in it, wherein John Steppling ap-
pears in the dual role of club man and head waiter. They are fre-
quently mistaken for each other, and when the hotel force take the
club man forcibly into the kitchen and make him wait on the table,
much laughter is created. A good number of the type.
TIME AND TIDE (American), Jan. 7. — This is an amusing comedy
In which a son acting as guardian to his father, himself becomes in-
fatuated with a pretty girl. Father has millions and so is in danger
of being sought for his money. His son discovers that a widow who is
about to marry his father is not in love with him, and puts an end to
dad's love affair, making the widow believe that he has lost his money.
The climax gives an interesting finish to the picture when both father
and son get caught by a high tide out on the rocks.
TO BE OR NOT BE (Beauty), Jan. 8.— Orral Humphrey, Gladys
Kingsbury, Mary Talbot and others appear in this low comedy number,
featuring a troupe of Shakespearean actors of the old school. They
walk the tracks and are chased by the constable, but at length are able
to give their production. The comedy is fairly strong, but follows a
well worn trail.
BELINDA'S BRIDAL BREAKFAST (Falstaff). Jan. 10.— Belinda and
her lover, after their elopement, hear of Pickle Pete, a badly wanted
fellow. The girl suspects her lover at first of being Pete, but the
latter brings the real culprit to justice. This has a little too much
burlesque about it. It makes an average release.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
THE LAW OF SUCCESS (Reliance). Jan. 2.— A two-part drama the
plot of which is founded on the theft of an invention. The production
has not an extraordinary amount of merit as regards dramatic action,
nor is the theme new.
MATCHING DREAMS (American) , Jan. 3.— A very pleasing two-
reel number, featuring Vivian Rich and Alfred Vosburgh. This eon-
tains quite a little of a high comedy spirit too seldom seen in either
films or fiction. The girl dressmaker falls heir to a horse and riding
outfit, temporarily, and meets the young man out in the country. She
pretends to be Rosalind and he Orlando. The romance is a pretty one
and both characters look the parts in the brief flash of "As You Like
It." Of course, in spite of the girl's real station, the love affair turns
out well. The settings are attractive. A good offering.
THE SHE-DEVIL (Reliance). Jan. 5.— A three-part melodrama which
Is rather difficult of moral classification. Some creditable dramatic
action is exhibited in the picture, and the actor playing the role of
the man who is driven to the verge of insanity by means of auto-sug-
gestion is especially to be commended for his remarkable conception of
the part. The production has not a pleasant flavor; too much sug-
gestion of suicide, and too much killing occurs.
HILLS OF GLORY (Mustang), Jan. 7.— This is an interesting two-
part production with Helen Rosson and E. Forrest Taylor in the leading
roles. There is nothing esperially new in the idea on which the picture
Is based, but the production is pleasing. Everybody likes to see a good
"scrap," and it can be seen between the would-be lover and the husband
of the innocent little country wife in this picture.
SOCIETY WOLVES (Thanhouser Masterpiece), Jan. 8.— A five-reel
production, produced by Tom Terriss. based on an English play en-
titled "A Woman of the World." It features Elaine Terriss, Alfred
Heming, Lida Hikox. Louella Knox and others. . nls deals with the
operations of a band of social highwaymen, with whom the leading
woman character is associated. The plot development lacks continuity
in places, yet carries considerable interest. The chief incidents are
melodramalir in character. The social scenes and settings are very
good. The roundup of the gang at the close is well handled. This is
fairly strong.
IN THE NAME OF THE LAW (Thanhouser), Jan. 11.— A three-reel
offering, by Clinton H. Stagg. featuring Gladys Hulette and Morris
Foster. The former is the moonshiner's daughter and the latter a
revenue detective. Stories of this type have been frequent, but there
are some new tricks in this one which serve to make it interesting. The
revenue man first poses as an escaped convict to get into the graces of
the mountaineers. Later he destroys the still, has a terrific hand-to-
hand struggle with a rival, and finally rounds up tue gang, only to
release the men because of bis love for the girl. As the still no longer
exists he is able to do this honorably. The settings and atmosphere
are good.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
THE IMMIGRANT (Lasky), Dec. 20.— Taken as a whole this sub-
ject makes a good film. Valeska Suratt is the star; while she puts
forth great effort she does not measure up to great expectations. She
is ably supported by a good cast.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS, NO. 102. 11)15 (Pathe), Dec. 22.— Pictures of a gear-
less automobile and the largest electric locomotive in the world give a
scientific interest to this news issue that contains a varied assortment
of local events and war scenes. There are good views of Boston school
children parading for "No License."
PATHE NEWS, NO. 103, 1915 (Pathe), Dec. 25.— A remarkable pic-
ture of the collapse of an English dirigible comes at the conclusion of
exceptional views of the aircraft being used by' England, France and
Germany in the Euroitean war. Other interesting subjects in this
number show some of tue results of the recent snow storm, the con-
gestion of freight on the Brooklyn docks and the efforts being made to
rid Oklahoma City of drugs.
COLOxNEL HEEZA LIAR. NATURE FAKIR (Pathe). Dec. 28.— One
of the intelligently humorous Bray cartoons presenting the adventures
of the renowned Colonel Heeza Liar on a journey across the desert.
This very acceptable reel includes "California's Rocky Shore," a beau-
tiful scenic in colored film.
LONESOME LUKE, SOCIAL GANGSTER (Pathe). Dec. 29.— The ex-
periences of Lonesome Luke in this split-reel comedy are thrilling
enough and entertaining in an elementary way. The picture will go
well with audiences partial to slapstick. Completing the reel is an in-
structive subject entitled, "When the Trees are Stone."
CHASING 'EM OUT IN THE OPEN (Pathe), Jan. 1.— The antics of
Heine and Louie are more than customarily lively in this rapid fire,
knockabout farce. There is enough plot to connect the incidents that
are acted with plenty of spirit and an appreciation of comedy values.
The film is good of its kind.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
NEW ADVENTURES OF WALLlNaFORD. NO. 13 ("The Missing
Heir") (Pathe). Dec. 27. — "The Missing Heir" is the title of this two-
reel comedy presenting Burr Mcintosh as J. Rufus Wallingford. Max
Figman as Blackie Daw and Lolita Robertson as Violet. The story is
a good one, showing how the partners make use of a fake spiritualist
medium and force a dishonest lawyer into confessing the theft of a
fortune. Mr. Figman's simulation of intoxication is an especially
clever piece of acting.
EXCaTSE ME (Pathe), Dec. 31. — A five-reel comedy of exceptional
quality, adapted from Rupert Hughes's farce of the same name. Nearly
all of the scenes are laid in a Pullman car where cleverly drawn
characters are concerned in an amusing mix-up. George F. Marion
directed the picture and gave a clever portrayal of the Pullman car
porter. He was ably assisted by Vivian Blackburn. Robert Fisher,
Geraldine O'Brien. Harrison Ford and others.
Signal Film Corporation.
THE GIRL AND THE GAME. NO. 2 (Signal). Jan. 8.— "The Win-
ning Jump." which is the title of the second two-part number of this
new series, is especially thrilling. Helen Holmes, the 'heroine of these
pictures, continues to do nerve-racking jumps from railroad trains,
after pursuing the villains, safe-breakers, by-the-way. down the rail-
way tracks aboard a locomotive. These safe-breakers had stolen sur-
vey plans from the safe of Helen's father, who also meets his death at
the same time. The serial promises to be a good one.
A LIFE IN PERIL (Signal). Jan. in.-Chapter 3 of "The Girl and
the Game." In lhi.~, number Helen Holmes and Leon Maloney provide
fresh thrills. The girl ties a rope across the route of some blazing
freight cars and rescues her lover from the top of one of them, a feat
which leaves the observer gasping with astonishment. The story is
considerably advanced in this instalment, Spike being released from
prison by his confederate. The hidden papers are also in the latter's
possession now. The photography is exceptionally good. Several freight
cars are burned and blown up to lend realism to the main scenes.
Triangle Film Corporation.
THE WORST OF FRIENDS (Keystone), Jan. i;. — A rather discon-
nected series of incidents designed to bring out whatever is amusing in
the impersonations of Messrs. Weber and Fields. While not up to the
Keystone standard, the farce will get many a laugh.
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ANIMATED WEEKLY. NO. 190 { Univerc^al ) , Dec, 20. — A particularly
strong number, containing numerous American scenes of interest, war
views in Europe and pleasing animated drawings.
BLIND FURY (Laemmle), Jan. 9. — Leon D. Kent appears in this as
a down-and-out barroom loafer, who tells the story of his wrecked
career. The yarn is well-constructed but conventional and has a weak
ending. Jack Livingston and Mina Jeffries also appear.
HIS RETURN (Rex), Jan. 11.— An absorbing story, written by Helen
Brady, of a young married woman who craves a child. Her husband
says children are too expensive. She becomes an artist's model, wbich
brings on a quarrel. Later, when the child is born, the couple make up.
The cast is pleasing and the story gets a good hold on the observer.
GERTIE'S BUSY DAY" (L-KOJ. Jan. 12.— An exceptionally pleasing
number. Gerlrude Selby has indeed a busy time in the park, meeting
Reggie, the tree sprayer, the ladylike cop, a hobo, an old gentleman
and Fatty. The mixups that occur are genuinely funny and the photog-
raphy is clear and pleasing. A good number.
THE RUBBER ROMPERS (Powers), Jan. 13.— This half-reel features
a boy and girl contortionist, who perform some marvelous stunts. An
exceptionally good vaudeville act.
LUMBER INDUSTRY IN SWEDEN (Powers), Jan. 13.— On same reel
with above, some pleasing glimpses of the way big logs are handled in
the Swedish forests.
FLIVER'S GOOD TURN (Nestor), Jan. 14.— Another rattling good
knockabout number, featuring the English comedian, Chas. Evans. This
is exceedingly funny in both plot and treatment. Fliver plays burglar
to help his friend become a hero, with laughable results.
THE RING, AND THE RAJAH (Victor), Jan. 14.— A good offering,
written by Anne Merwin. It tells of an Indian prince who visits Eng-
land and falls in love with an English girl. His servant, knowing of
his master's hopeless love, puts poisons in a ring, which almost brings
death to the girl. This is well-constructed and tells a good story.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK, NO. 4 (Powers), Jan. 15.— This continues
the scenes taken on board a big battleship, showing the jackies wash-
ing down the decks, polishing guns, loading, firing, signaling, swimming,
dancing and in other pursuits. The views are well taken and give an
intimate knowledge of naval life to the observer.
FT.IRTING A LA CARTE (L-KO), Jan. 16.— A low comedy number,
featuring Alice Howell, Fatty Voss and others. Two quarreling mar-
ried couples get into some flirtations. The poker game is the best
feature. A fair number.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
BILLY'S REFORMATION (L-KO), Jan. 0.— A two-reel number, fea-
turing Billy Ritchie, Gene Rogers, Louise Orth and others. Billy's
flirtations lead to trouble on a sleeping car, from wbich the occupants
flee in night attire. There is so much vulgarity in this that it hurts
the humor very much. Some of the scenes toward the close, on the
roofs of the high buildings, are better, but the offering as a whole is
difiScult to commend.
THE TEXTILE TRUST AND TOM LARNIGAN (Universal Special),
Jan. 10. — No. 5 of the "Graft" series. Harry D. Carey, playing the
part of Bruce's brother, Tom, brings the textile trust to justice in this
number. The scenes are laid at a cotton mill, where a strike is on.
The action is swift and carries the interest well. The latter scenes
work up to a climax of a stirring, melodramatic sort. Ayres, after the
murder of his own son by mistake, is held for murder and thus an-
other is missing from the original "Fifteen."
THE BOOB'S VICTORY (Gold Seal), Jan. 11.— A two-reel number,
written by Robert Leonard, who plays the leading part, assisted by
Ella Hall, Kingsley Benedict and others. Mr. Leonard's characteriza-
tion of the boob is familiar to those who have followed his career on the
screen. He is at his best in this part. The present number is not
exceptional as to plot, but it is genuinely amusing all the way through.
The boob wants to be a detective and succeeds in rounding up a bunch
of crooks at a summer hotel, where he is employed as waiter. A good
offering.
MAN AND MORALITY (Victor), Jan. 12.— A three-reel subject, by
Louis Leon Hall. Harry C. Meyers, Rosemary Theby and the author
play the leading roles. Miss Theby doubles in the part of Rose and
the native girl in the Philippines. This is a problem plot in which a young
man leaves the girl of his choice because she has had an affair in her
earlier years. He goes to the Philippines, where a native girl wins
her way into his affections. Later the first girl learns of his slothful,
worthless life in the islands and comes to him. The native settings are
good and the story, while not powerfully handled, holds the interest
closely.
X-3 (Big U), Jan. 13. — A three-reel number, featuring Murdock
MacQuarrie as a veteran detective who succeeds in rounding up a gang
of counterfeiters. The action, while of an obvious nature, is at all times
interesting. There are some sensational incidents in the last reel, and
a rapid fire chase which proves quite exciting. , Eddie Polo, Arthur
Moon, M. K. Wilson and Edythe Sterling are also in the cast. The
number is one of average strength.
HER DEFIANCE (Rex), Jan. 14. — A two-reel number, written by
Harvey Cates. Cleo Madison is featured as a country girl living with
her brother, who seeks to have her marry a wealthy old farmer of the
vicinity. She falls in love with a city man. They are separated and
later meet in the city, after her child is born. Her flight from the un-
welcome marriage was a good feature. This ig sincerely presented and
contain'^ considerable heart interest. The development is natural and
convincing.
ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE (Bison), Jan. 15.— A three-reel number,
featuring Oliver Fuller Golden, W. Gettinger and others. The settings
suggest very forcibly the desert country along the Mexican border line
where the story is located. The action of the first reel is conventional,
but the latter two reels are wonderfully realistic in the vivid picture
they give of the young engineer struggling to free himself from cap-
tivity in Mexico. The horseback riding is a memorable feature and the
night photography is very good. The suspense in these two reels is
also excellently maintained. This is much better than the average
production of the type.
THE LITTLE MASCOT (Rex), Jan. 16.— A two-reel story of a run-
ning race with Baby Early, Elsie Albert, Chas. Cummings and Jack
O'Brien in the cast. The little girl learns that the hero has been
bound and placed in an old cabin on the eve of the race. She brings
about bis release and he wins the event. The photography is none too
clear at times, but is acceptable. The story is conventional, but quite
pleasing and comes to a good close.
V-L-S-E, Inc., Specials
THOU ART THE MAN (Vitagraph), Jan. 3.— A strong six-part drama
dealing with characters connected with the Indian Civil Service. S.
Rankin Drew plays the role of a man who almost dies of fever and is
eventually saved, whereas his superior in office, the man responsible for
his trouble, becomes a victim of the malady. Joseph Kilgour and
Virginia Pearson give capital performances in a most effective picture.
World Film Corporation.
THE SENATOR (Equitable-Triumph), Dec. 27.— A distinctly pleasing
story of Washington life, written by Sydney Rosenfeld and produced by
the Triumph Film Corporation under the direction of Joseph A. Golden.
Charles J. Ross gives an excellent performance in the part of Senator
Rivers and is capably supported by Constance Molineux, Ben Graham,
Joseph Burke and others. The picture includes views of noted places
in and near Washington.
Miscellaneous Specials.
THE OTHER GIRL (Raver), January.— This subject, the initial
production of the Raver Film Corporation, features James J. Corbett in
a story in which the former champion is seen with the gloves on. The
picture, which is reviewed in this issue, should have good drawing
power by reason of the presence of Mr. Corbett and also on account
of the appearance of William Muldoon.
FIGHTING" FOR FRANCE (French Official War Films), January.— A
series of views along the European battle front comprising five reels.
These films are apparently an authentic and valuable series. Some ex-
cellent views of submarines afioat, submerging, porpoising, etc., com-
prise a part of the film. A full review of these war pictures will be
found on another page of this issue.
COMING GAUMONT RELEASES.
The three Gaumont companies already at work filming Mu-
tual Masterpictures, Editions de Luxe, have their plans well
enougrh in hand to warrant an announcement of the first
releases of these five-reel features on the Mutual program.
The first one to be presented will be thrown upon the screen
Jan. 24, when Miss Gertrude Robinson and Alexander Gaden
make their debut as Gaumont stars in "As a Woman Sows,"
written by O. A. Nelson. Other five-reel productions are
"The Idol of the Stage," starring Malcolm Williams; "The
Drifter," starring Miss Lucille Taft and Alexander Gaden, and
"His Wife's Doiible," starring Miss Marguerite Courtot.
The final Rial to Star Feature which Gaumont will release
at the present time is Arthur Stringer's "The Secret Agent."
This multiple-reel photodrama will be released Jan. 12. Robert
T. Haines is the star.
The Casino Star Comedy of Jan. 9 is called "Alias Mr.
Jones." It was written by S. A. Van Petten to fit "Budd" Ross,
whose work as a star has been favorably commented upon by
reviewers. The week following Mr. Ross will be seen in "Ham
and Eggs," a Casino Star Comedy written for him by Harry
Palmer, the cartoonist who animates "Keepin' Up With the
Joneses" for the Mutual program.
Mr. Palmer's animated cartoon is part of a split reel with
the scenic series, "See America First." L*ate in January this
reel, which has been released each Tuesday, will be given
to exhibitors Sunday instead. The first Siunday release is dated
Jan. 23.
The Mutual Traveler is devoting two releases of "See Am-
erica First" to Chicago, the first being of parks, drives and
historic spots, the second of places which typify the com-
mercial greatness of this country's second city. The release
of Jan. 11. No. IS', is a series of views of Milwaukee. The week
following the Mutual Traveler visits the Dells of Wisconsin.
PAVLOWA WORKING ON A SECOND SCRIPT.
Now that Anna Pavlowa has had her first experience in cine-
matography and has personally witnessed her debut in the
silent drama with considerable satisfaction over her first effort,
she has become So enthused that she is working on a Nippon
love story in which her dancing will again be featured and
which she proposes to complete before the end of the present
theatrical season. She will go over the scenario with Lois
Weber, her personal director of photoplays, and they will then
put on an original production for the Universal, aiming to
exceed even "The Dumb Girl of Portici.'*
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Manufacturers' Advance Notes
"THE FATE OF AMERICA" (Kalem).
A New York electrical expert, whose novel experiments have
furnished material for several unusual effects in Kalem pro-
ductions, notable among recent releases being "The Spy's
Ruse," is responsible for the invention which furnishes some
of the most startling scenes in "The Fate of America." This
single-reel release, scheduled for January 28th, is the (irst of
three episodes of the "Ventures of Marguerite," dealing with
the timely theme of America's unpreparedness, and carrying
the same characters throughout the three issues.
An "electrical gun" is the contribution of the expert men-
tioned to the action of the initial instalment. "The Wolf,"
the villain of the story, is an international crook, possessed
with astounding power. His den is a weird spot, filled with
Scene from "The Fate of America" (Kalem).
marvelous contrivances for aiding his nefarious plans and
foiling pursuit. The "electrical gun" when aimed like an ordi-
nary revolver, fires a death-dealing electrical current at all
in its range. "The Wolf" uses it first to smash a plaster bust
to bits in order to terrify Fred Randall, Marguerite's admirer,
and later when police raid his den, the electrical gun kills the
first iTian who enters the room.
Of course, no such miraculous affair has yet been perfected.
For practical purposes it was necessary that the electrical gun
be connected by wiring with the power, and that the player
aiming it wear rubber gloves. Since, like lightning, the cur-
rent would then strike the nearest conducting metal, it was
necessary that the player in the part of the policeman have
his shield conspicuously placed, while the scene was carefully
laid out so that no other metal was closer to the "electrical
gun." As it was, with all possible precautions taken, the
player was felled by the shock and momentarily stunned.
"The Fate of America" also, by the way, gives photoplay
audiences their first glimpse of Arthur Albertson since he was
transferred from the Jacksonville company to that staging the
"Ventures." Albertson is seen as Fred Randall, Marguerite's
friend, who aids her when she becomes the prey of "The Wolf"
through the fact that she has accidentally come into posses-
sion of a code book sought by "The Wolf" for a foreign power.
ANIMATED WEEKLY GETS WAR PICTURES.
Jack Cohn. editoi- of the Universal Animated Weekly, has
received another shipment of war films. In this week's issue
of the Animated are interesting scenes taken with the Ger-
man army, showing Field Marshal von Hindenberg and side-
lights on his life. The Serbians are pictured in an orderly
retreat, while the English troops are shown en route. The
traveling kitchen, which is very popular with the soldiers, is
seen in operation; also the camp comedian imitating Billie
Ritchie. French soldiers are passing hand grenades; there are
views of trench life, of a band of German prisoners and ofH-
cers quizzing a young captive. The Russian army contributes
pictures of the hospital train and troops marching.
"MARTA OF THE JUNGLE" (Centaur).
Several thrilling realistic scenes of combats of humans with
lions mark one of the interesting features of the Centaur
Feature "Marta of the Jungles," released on the Mutual pro-
gram January 13. The story, which is by Theodosia Harris
and picturized in two reels, is laid in the veldts of Africa,
Scene from "Marta of the Jungle" (Centaur).
carrying a wealth of beautiful color which, combined with the
strength of the theme, makes the picture all the more in-
teresting.
The play is interpreted by a well-chosen cast, headed by
Margaret Gibson as Marta. Stephen Batty plays Dick Caulder.
and Roy Watson is Sid Rolfe. The Bostock Animals appear in
the animal scenes under the direction of Captain Jack Bonavita.
"THE UPSTART" (Metro).
"The Upstart," a five-part satirical comedy, the first of its
kind ever produced by Metro,, has just been completed at the
Rolfe Photoplays, Inc., studio. It will be released on the Metro
program January 24th. Marguerite Snow, the popular screen
artist, is starred in this Metro feature picture, and George Le
Scene from "The Upstart" (Rolfe).
Ouere is featured. James Lackaye, the comedian, also has a
prominent role. "The Upstart" is a picturization of the suc-
cessful play of the same name by Thomas Barry, which en-
Joyed a run last season at the Maxine Elliott theater in New
York City, and later on tour. The story of "The Upstart" deals
with a young married man, who becomes fanatical on the sub-
ject of divorce.
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"PIECES OF THE GAME" (Essanay).
Usually when a photoplay opens with a foolish young bride-
groom inviting his best friend, who also loved the bride, to live
with them, there is a triangle, the result of which any one
with halt an eye can foretell. Such is not the case, however,
in "Pieces of the Game." a three-reel Essanay. It is refreshing
to nnd a new angle in that it is the friend who saves the wife
from temptation. It is during the friend's temporary absence
When the story takes the form of present-day events Con-
science is seen seated on top of a skyscraper in Ne'w York City,
viewing the city and weeping because it seems void of con-
science. The central figure of the story, essayed by Mr. Bush-
man, is then introduced. He is a man that puts aside his con-
science that he might succeed in life. His every act is entirely
void of conscience and things move along smoothly for him
until a crisis comes in his life. He then realizes there can be
no supreme happiness and that his soul is extremely lost,
unless a man's conscience is clear. He takes on a new con-
science and proceeds to right the wrongs he has committed
in the past.
There are scores of elaborate scenes in this production, one
of which shows a big factory destroyed by fire, in which more
than one thousand persons appear.
Scene from 'Pieces of the Game" (Essanay).
from the home that a third man comes on the scene. A new
acquaintance, he pays constant attention to the wife. She
accepts his attentions because of her loneliness, her husband
spending all his time in work. Through propinquity and the
fascinating ways of villains he gradually ensnares her. Then
the friend returns and sees the situation at a glance. He warns
the husband, only to be doubted and win his scorn. Finally
he learns that the two are planning to elope. His love for the
girl leads him to go to the interloper and order him to keep
away. When the girl learns that the man is so cowardly as to
be frightened by a threat she turns from him in scorn. Re-
pentant, she then turns to her husband and confesses. He
realizes his own responsibility in the matter, resolves m the
future to pay more attention to his wife, and asks forgiveness
of his friend. .
"MAN AND HIS SOUL" (Metro).
"Man and His Soul," the big five-part Metro production in
which Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne are starred, is
nearing completion, as far as interiors are concerned, at the
Rolfe studio, where the Quality Pictures Corporation is tempo-
rarily installed. John W. Noble is directing this elaborate
Metro photoplay, assisted by William "Bill" Bailey. The ex-
teriors will be made in Florida.
The story of "Man and His Soul" is decidedly novel, and deals
with the origin, development and importance of Conscience.
CONSTANCE COLLIER IN NEXT MOROSCO
RELEASE.
In the next offering to Paramount patrons, the Oliver Mo-
rosco Photoplay Company presents Constance Collier for the
first time in films. A fitting vehicle has been provided Miss
Collier in "The Tongues of Men," taken from the stage suc-
cess of the same name, which was presented for the first time
in New York in October 1913, with Henrietta Crosman in the
leading role. The original play met with the instantaneous
approval of metropolitan theatergoers and duplicated this suc-
cess throughout the entire country.
Supporting Constance Collier. Oliver Morosco has selected
another notable cast headed by Forrest Stanley, as Rev. Pen-
Scene from "Man and His Soul" (Quality).
Conscience is presumed to be the bond that links a man with
his soul. In a wonderful allegory, the first scene shows the
creation of the world. In a sandstorm that immediately fol-
lows, the birth of Conscience is seen. Next is shown the Gar-
den of Eden, with Adam and Eve seeing each other for the
first time. Conscience again appears and possesses them. The
development of Conscience down through the ages, with many
important historical events, is then presented.
Scene from "The Tongues of Men" (Morosco).
field Sturgis, who denounces from the pulpit the grand opera
"Zaporah" and its prima donna, notwithstanding the fact that
he has never witnessed the performance. Other important roles
are entrusted to such artists as Herbert Standing, Lamar John-
stone, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Helen Eddy, the newest "find in
filmdom," and Elizabeth Burbridge. Frank Lloyd, whose re-
markable direction of "The Gentleman from Indiana" has
brought him to the fore, staged the latest Morosco offering,
the camera-work having been handled by that expert. Fred
Dobson. "The Tongues of Men" will be released on the Para-
mount Program January 6.
NEW FEATURE EXCHANGE FOR BOSTON.
The All Feature Booking Agency, which controls the state
rights for a number of Griffith productions and has been book-
ing them direct to Greatgf New York and New England theaters
from its New York office in the Masonic Building, has just
opened an office in Boston, at 53 Church street, to take care
of the New England territory.
In addition to the Griffith features, which include "The Es-
cape," "The Avenging Conscience," "The Battle of the Sexes"
and six other subjects, with casts which include the same
players appearing in "The Birth of a Nation," the All Feature
Booking Agency will book four five-reel Pawnee Bill features
produced on Major Gordon W. Lillie's buffalo ranch in Okla-
homa, and also the nevy Sarah Bernhardt features, showing
the famous actress in private life at her summer palace on
Belle Isle, Brittany, entitled "Sarah Bernhardt at Home," and
"Right Off the Bat," in five parts.
Harry K. Brin, formerly manager of the Continental Ex-
change of Seattle, and recently manager of the All Feature's
New York office, will have charge of the new Boston exchange,
assisted by Harry Jewell, well known in Boston film circles.
ASSOCIATED LOSES FOUR REELS.
The Associated Film Sales Corporation wishes to announce
that four reels have mysteriouslj' disappeared from its of-
fice: "The Woman He Married," two reels; "Beyond the Trail,"
one reel; "Fatty's Nightmare," one reel. A liberal reward -will
be given for their return or for information leading to the
apprehension of the guilty parlies.
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DOROTHY DONNELLY IN PATHE'S "MADAME X."
Dorothy Donnelly, the star of the great Henry W. Savage
production of "Madame X," now on the Pathe Gold Rooster
Program, is easily one of the very best emotional actresses
of the day. She is the daughter of Thomas Lash Donnelly,
for many years lessee and manager of the Grand Opera House
in New York, which city was her birth place. She made her
first appearance upon the stage In the stock company of her
brother, Henry V. Donnelly, at the Murray Hill theater, and
remained there for three years, working up from small parts
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to leading business. In 1902 she supported Robert Edeson in
"Soldiers of Fortune." Engagements in "Candida," "A Man
of Destiny" and "The Lion and the Mouse" followed.
When Henry W. Savage put on Erisson's great play, "Madame
X," she was selected for the leading role, and no better choice
could have been made. The success of the production is a
part of theatrical history, and it holds the records for length
of run and receipts. For seven years it ran to big business,
and is still a name to conjure with. Miss Donnelly's art was of
material importance in the success of the production. When
the play came to be filmed no other person could be considered
for the title role save her. In the picture as well as on the
stage her splendid emotional talents put her part over with
telling power.
THEODORE ROBERTS IN "PUDD'NHEAD WILSON."
Announceniiiit lias been made 1j.\' tlie Jesse Ij. Lask,\' Feature
Play Company that the first of a series of picturizations of
Mark Twain's works to be produced by the company will be
"Pudd'nhead Wilson." with Theodore Roberts as the star, which
will be released January 31st. on the Paramount Program.
Unusual interest is attached to this picturization of the
Mark Twain masterpiece, since it is the first of the author's
Scene from "Pudd'nhead Wilson" (Lasky).
works to be made into photoplay form by the Lasky company.
Arrangements were completed recently by Samuel Goldfish, in
behalf of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, and the
Mark Twain Company, by the terms of which the exclusive
right to all the famous American humorist's works was ob-
tained by the Lasky company. "Pudd'nhead Wilson" will be
followed by "Tom Sawyer." "Huckleberry Finn," "A Connecticut
Yankee in King Arthur's Court" and many others.
The production is one of especial elaborateness. Margaret
Turnbull made the photoplay version from the book and
Frank Reicher, who produced "The Secret Orchard" and other
photoplays for the Lasky company, directed the production.
Among those who will appear in support of Mr. Roberts in
"Pudd'nhead Wilson" are Thomas Meighan, Florence Dagmar
and Alan Hale.
"THE GODS OF FATE" (Lubin).
"The Gods of Fate." a multiple reel Lubin feature by Daniel
Carson Goodman, is an epic of labor and deals with the strug-
gles of a man against overwhelming odds. Richard Buhler
and Rosetta Brice. who played the leading parts in "A Man's
Making," will be seen in the leading roles. Francis Joyner and
a competent cast will add materially to the success of the
picture.
Director Jack Pratt is producing "The Gods of Fate" and
is incorporating new and novel effects in this picture that
promise to overshadow any of his previous efforts. "The Gods
of Fate" embodies a powerful love story, together with a
series of thrilling incidents that deal with the sterner side
of life, the whole, making an intensely interesting and ap-
pealing subject. "The Gods of Fate" will be released on the
V-L-S-E program early in January, and it is the opinion of
those concerned in its production that it will exceed in popu-
larity any of the Feature pictures thus far released by the
Lubin Company.
"NO SIR-EE BOB!" (Selig).
"No Sir-ee Bob!" is a Selig rural comedy in the "Chi'onicles
of Bloom Center" series, written by Maibelle Heikes Justice,
and to be released through General Film service on January 15.
Ezra Pash receives a lot of Civil War relics, which belonged
to his father. When he hears a real war veteran rehearsing
war stories, he goes the vet one better and tells of his own
Scene from "No Sir-ee Bob" (Selig).
wonderful deeds in the conflict. Urged to apply for pension
papers. Pash does so. A stranger arrives in Bloom Center
and sighs his name "Dobbs." During an athletic meet. Pash.
forgetting that he is a pseudo war veteran, knocks down
Dobbs in a boxing contest. Constable Plum arrests Dobbs
for fighting a poor war veteran. Upon his release, Dobbs
leaves town, and a few days later Pash receives a letter which
reads: "Do you get the pension? No Sir-ee Bob." The letter
is signed, "Chester Dobbs. Chief Investigator." Pash is then
left alone to mourn the fact that he failed to put one over
on the government. This comedy is full of giggles from start
to finish and all the Bloom Center types disport, in many and
varied ventures. The scenic effects are also excellent.
MITTENTHAL COMEDY AT THE STRAND.
The Strand Theater in New York City is running Mittenthal's
Starlight comedy alliteratively titled "Deep-Dyed Dubs" all
this week. "Deep-Dyed Dubs" is a Pathe release. The inimit-
able goateed gentlemen Heinie and Louie, featured in this brand
of comedy, give a very creditable performance as two would-
be swindlers and the fun commences when Heinie is given a
coat of liquid black in order to resemble a very valuable
"Black Statue" which a very wealthy woman is to purchase.
But as he stands on a pedestal grimly holding his shield and
spear his powers of control prove to be nil under a shower
of feminine caresses and thereafter his actions are hilariously
human. The number of laughs which greet the comical activi-
ties of the featured two at each showing of the picture at the
Strand proves conclusively that these two comedians have the
fun-making qualities necessary to the successful running of a
picture at the Strand, whose audience is polyglot and recruited
from all classes.
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CLYDE FITCH'S MASTERPIECE, "THE CITY."
"The City," universally acrlaimcd at the time of its produc-
tion as the greatest play written by the late Clyde Fitch, master
dramatist of America, has been put on the screen and will be
released by the World Film Corporation early in Januai-y.
There is no reason to believe that the play has lost anything
by its transference to the screen. On the contrary, the film
version is expected to prove even more a sensation than the
original play. The story is maintained intact, with the addi-
Scene from "The City" (World Film).
tion of scenes of an elaborate character. Thurlow Bergen,
known throughout the United States as a Broadway and stock
star, will be seen in the pri/icipal role associated with a com-
pany of carefully selected photoplay favorites.
This is the first film presentation of .a Clyde Fitch play.
The brilliant dramatist died just prior to "The City's" opening
night in New York. His last work brought forth glowing com-
mendation, not only from the press of the nation, but from
great leaders in all phases of public life.
• "IN STRANGE ATTIRE" (Pathe).
The fourth and latest chapter of Pathe's "The Red Circle,"
called "In Strange Attire," will be released January 8. The
scenarios for this continued' photoplay are origin.-il and were
written especially tor the screen by Will M. Ritchey. The
leading feminine part, that of June Travis, who has inherited
a tendency to commit crime and is branded by a red circle
birthmark on the back of her hand, is played by Ruth Roland.
The red circle nemesis, one Detective Lamar, is played by
Frank Mayo.
In "In Strange Attire," June Travis, in order to secure an
incriminating coat from the police, dons male attire. At the
police station she poses as a dumb tailor, sent by Lamar to
identify the coat, .\sking to take the coat to "his" establish-
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ment, accompanied by an officer, she soon loses him by a clever
ruse.
Climbing up a trellis to enter her room by the window, and
so avoid her "mother" and Mary, she is seen by the butler, who
notifies Mrs. Travis and Mary. The officer reports that the
dumb tailor who got away with the coat had a red circle on
the back of "his" hand. Lamar now has two red circles to
hunt for.
"THE SHE DEVIL" (Reliance).
A play of exceptional emotional sweep has been filmed in
"The She Devil," a Reliance three-part production, starring
Gladys Brockwell in the title role. The scenes are laid in
New York and in Faris, unfolding incidents which mould the
career of a young American artist, in whose life two women
play directly opposed parts. "The She Devil," Mina. is a
Parisian gypsy girl of compelling charm. Bernice, Albert Al-
wain's American fiancee, on the other hand, is sensitive, proud
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and gentle. The tortures which she undergoes througli the
machinations of the other woman are very realistically enacted
by Constance Talmadge. At the same time the intensest dra-
matic work is done b>' Miss Brockwell, whose emotional range
is superb.
Marshall Neilan, famous as an actor and producer, has ar-
rived at the Selig Pacific Coast studios and will immediately
start work as producer of Selig comedies and dramas.
"JERRY IN THE MOVIES" (Cub).
A comedy that is sure to attract more than ordinary atten-
tion is the Cub release on the Mutual program for January 7
entitled "Jerry in the Movies," featuring George Ovey in the
titular role. It gives theater patrons an interesting insight
of the way motion pictures are made and at the same time un-
folds a really humorous story that carries more than its full
quota of laughs.
Jerry is fascinated by a movie actor and decides that he. too,
shall become an actor. He has visions of attaining great
popularity and wealth. He gets a job at one of the studios
to enact the part of a policeman. Jerry thinks he's doing
great work, but the director has quite a different opinion,
Scene from "Jerry in the Movies" (Cub).
since the amateur policeman has demolished pretty nearly all
of the scenery in the place, ruining several hundred feet of
film, demoralized the company and made things generally ex-
citing for those about him.
The popular Cub stock company including, besides Ovey,
George George, Jefferson Osborne. Louis FitzRoy, Arthur Jack-
son, Belle Bellett, Janet Sully and Louise Horner, plays this
release, which is directed by Milton Fahrney.
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"THE MAKING OF FULTON."
The American Bioscope Company has just completed a three-
reel drama, featuring Fred Fulton, the Rochester, Minn.,
Giant, who is matched to meet Jess Willard for the world's
heavyweight championship, at New Orleans. March 4.
Mr. Fulton has enjoyed a spectacular rise in the pugilistic
world and has adapted himself readily to the part assigned
him, which is based on actual incidents of his life.
Mr. Fulton is 24 years old and is one of the solid citizens
of Rochester. Minn., where he has a beautiful home.
Mutual program, Jan. 4. Harris Gordon is excellent in the
role of the disconsolate young man ■who has failed in the finan-
cial world, and who has yet to learn the saving power of love.
Scene from "The Making of Fulton" (Am. Bio.).
Like all celebrated people. Mr. Fulton has a fad and during
the summer months spends his time in his own garden, of
which he is justly proud.
"HER DEBT OF HONOR" (Metro).
It has been definitely decided to name Director William Nigh's
new Metro feature picture. "Her Debt of Honor," which is now
within a few scenes of completion at the studios of the Colum-
bia Pictures Corporation, No. 3 West Sixty-first street. New
York City. Mr. Nigh not only wrote the five-part feature,
but for the first time since joining the Metro forces he is
playing a prominent role in it. Before becoming a director
Mr. Nigh was starred in feature pictures produced by the
Old Majestic company in California. He graduated into motion
pictures after a successful career in musical comedy. He was
also a successful plaj'wright, having written "Off the Road"
and other well-known plajs and musical comedies.
Valli Valli is starred in "Her Debt of Honor," and William
Davidson, who was seen in a prominent role with Lionel Barry-
more, in "A Yellow Streak," has the leading heavy role. Many
of the scenes are laid in the picturesque West, where Mr. Nigh
knows every inch of the ground. Mr. Nigh came into imme-
diate fame with the presentation of his first feature production,
"Salomy Jane," which he made in the redwoods of California,
in the heart of the Bret Har»e country.
"THE BUBBLES IN THE GLASS" (Thanhouser).
Not a preachment, but an eloquest warning against extrava-
gance and a cowardly attitude toward life, is the deeply af-
Scene from "The Bubbles in the Glass" (Thanhouser).
fecting Than-o-play three-part feature, "The Bubbles in the
Glass," the prettiest scenes in which emanate from a bottle of
champagne. This three-act drama is released on the regular
Mutual Ones and Twos
A Fine Line of Program Thrillers and Fillers of First Two
Weeks of January.
WHILE the announcements of the spectacular enlarge-
ment of the feature output of the Mutual Film Corpora-
tion into weekly releases of three five-reel Masterpic-
tures. Edition De Luxe, and three three-reel photoplays, has
been occupying the attention of the motion picture world, the
production of shorter pictures of feature quality has gone
steadily on. The first two "weeks in January "will see the ap-
pearance of some of the most excellent short story picture film
in the field.
As a New Year's feature on Saturday, Jan. 1, the one one-
reel release is a "Beauty" comedy drama, produced by the
American Companv and featuring Lucille Ward and William
Carroll. "Settled Out of Court."
"The Law of Success," a two-part picture play, produced by
the Reliance Company, is the drama release of Sunday, Jan.
2. In its particularly well chosen cast are Olga Gray, Charles
West, William Lowery and Harry Moody.
Cissy Fitzgerald, the comedienne of the Casino Star Comedy
release of the same day, "Leave It To Cissy," gives to the
public another comedy interpretation in her own inimitable
manner.
There are thirteen one and two-reel releases scheduled for
release the week of Jan. 3 and fourteen similar short story
releases for the week of Jan. 10. These include the Tuesday
split-reel scenic and animated cartoon. "See America First"
and Keeping Up With the Joneses," and the Thursday current
news reel, "Mutual Weekly" Nos. 53 and 54.
Vivian Rich and Alfred Vosburgh will be seen in "Matching
Dreams," a two-part American comedy drama, on Monday, Jan.
3. As the title suggests, the plot of the picture story is artistic
and whimsical.
'The two comedy releases of the same date include "The
Optimistic Oriental Occults," a Falstaft funny picture in which
Riley Chamberlain and Frances Keyes, veteran comedians, play
the leads, and the second of the Vogue Company's output, "An
Innocent Crook."
On Tuesday, Jan. 4, "Billy Van Deusen's Shadow," one-reel
Beauty comedy featuring Carol Halloway and John Stepling,
shares the honors for single reelers with the Gaumont scenic
and animated cartoon before mentioned.
The next two-part drama comes on Thursday, Jan. 6, in "The
Homesteader," produced at David Horsley's studios, a thrilling
picturization of the life of a young school teacher in the
west. Margaret Gibson, the intrepid actress of the Horsley con-
tingent, plays the lead and is supported by John Oaker, Roy
Watson and Jane Keckley.
"Hilda's Husky Helper." a Falstaff comedy, featuring Louise
Emerald Bates and Claude Cooper, and Mutual Weekly No. 53
are the remaining Jan. 6 releases.
Friday, Jan. 7, is favored with two remarkable dramas ot
real artistic merit, including "The Hills of Glory," a two-reel
Mustang photoplay, which draws a contrast between the su-
perficial atmosphere of an eastern metropolis and the glorious
freedom of southern mountains. B. Forrest Taylor essays a
new type of role in this drama.
"Time and Tide," the second release of that day, is a hu-
morous "American" drama in which father is lured away to
an island by the two young culprits (Alfred Vosburgh and
Nell Frenzen), and there left to the mercies of time and tide
while they rush to secure the services of the parson.
"Jerry in the Movies" is the "Cub" comedy release of Jan.
7. In it George Ovey surpasses himself in humor. It is one
of the best of these funny pictures shown.
"To Be or Not To Be," a Beauty comedy featuring Orral
Humphrey and Mary Talbott. the popular American Players,
and "Alias Mr. Jones." a Casino Star Comedy, headed .by Budd
Ross, will appear Saturday and Sunday, Jan. S and 9.
There are four dramas scheduled for the week of Jan. 10,
any of which is founded on as carefully chosen a theme and is
handled in the same masterly manner which characterize the
Mutual's most pretentious features. "Viviana," a picturization
of the emptiness of the "bright lights" and the satisfaction
that comes with a life of doing good, is illustrated in the
picturization of this story of a wealthy young clubman and
a poor girl. Vivian Rich, George Periolat, Leslie Reed, Silvia
Ashton and Marion Christie appear in this picture directed by
Reaves Eason. It will be released on Monday. Jan. 10.
"Marta of the Jungles," a Centaur two-part drama, is a
presentation of the life of diamond "fences," or men who
smuggle diamonds, and is an excellent portrayal of African
jungle life. This Horsley picture, featuring Margaret Gibson,
will be released Jan. 13. Harold Lockwood. the American
favorite, plays the lead in two American photodramas of this
week. "The Secret Wire," a particularly strong two-part
drama of a giant telephone system, which will appear Jan.
14, is one of them. In the support of the star are Mav Allison!
Harry Von Meter and William Sto'well. "The Gamble,"" a story
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of the virile West, also features Mr. Loekwood, supported by
the same cast.
The week's comedies are as follows: "Belinda's Bridal Break-
fast," Fal staff, featuring: the Thanhouser players Gilroy and
Bert Delaney, and a Vogue comedy, yet untitled, on Jan. 10;
"The First Quarrel." an amusing situation all fixed up by un-
cle, and featuring the "Beauty" stars. Carol Holloway and John
Sheehan. Jan. 11; a second untitled Vogue comedy on Jan.
12; a Falstaff brand comedy, "Reforming Rubbering Rosie,"
featuring Arthur Cunningham and George Mack, on Jan. 13:
"Spider Barlow Meets Competition." a crook comedy from the
American studios, with Winnifred Greenwood and Ed. Coxen in
the leading roles, and "Jerry in Mexico," another George Ovey
"Cub" release, on Jan. 14; "Getting In Wrong," a "Beauty"
comedy with Neva Gerber and William Carroll, on Jan. 15, and
"Ham and Eggs," a Casino star comedy featuring Budd Ross,
on Jan. 16.
PICTURE THEATERS PROJECTED
EDWARD JOSE, who won his spurs by those fine Gold Rooster
Plays. "The Beloved Vagabond." "The Closing Net" and
"Nedra." has been given "The Iron Claw." Pathe*s next
serial, with a cast composed of Pearl White. Creighton Hale
and Sheldon Lewis, who gained much public favor as a result
of the "Elaine" serials. Mr. Jose will personally supervise "The
Iron Claw," with Carrol Fleming as his director.
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Carter De Haven is making the final scenes in his production
of a five reel feature at Universal City. The story was written
by Olga Printzlau and in it De Haven and his wife. Flora
Parker De Haven, play the leading roles opposite each other.
The story is entitled, "The Wrong Door."
* • *
William Robert Daly is at work a' the Selig Jungle-Zoo on
an exciting melodrama entitled "Badgered."
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Prances Nelson is rapidly approaching stardom under the
World Flim flag. She is playing the leading role in the film
version of "The Point of View," Jules Eckert Goodman's play,
now in course of preparation, and will then be featured in a
new picture. Sihe is but nineteen years old.
* * *
"It Can Be Done," a strong Selig feature story dealing with
"life back of the stage." is being completed at the Los Angeles
studios. .Tack Pickford and Fritzi Brunette appear together for
the first time and are seen at their best. Edward Peil is admir-
ably suited to the part of the theatrical manager.
« • *
With their five reel feature. "Love Thine Enemy." completed,
Joseph DeGrasse and his company of Rex-Universal players be-
gin the production of another Ida May Park drama, this time
a two-reeler entitled, "Her Scoop." No cast thus far has been
announced.
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Lumley Hare, the English leading man who has been seen in
so many successful Broadway plays, is under contract with the
World Film Corporation. His first appearance will be in sup-
port of Kitty Gordon in "As In a Looking Glass."
« • *
Leo Pierson has been transferred to Producer William Rob-
ert Daly at the Selig Zoo, and will act as assistant. Ernest
Sherman is Daly's new camerman.
« • •
Horace Davey. director of the second Nestor company, has
■begun the production of a one reel comedy at Universal City
entitled, "The Tale of Two Kids." Billie Rhodes, Neal Burns
and Ray Gallagher play the principal roles.
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Eric J. Hallgren has purchased the Suburban Theatre, at
24th and Ames avenue, Omaha, Neb.
* • *
"The Home Breakers" is the title of a one reel comedy which
Allen Curtis is staging at Universal City. Max Asher, Gale
Henry, William Franey and Lillian Peacock appear in the lead-
ing roles.
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Ida Stanhope, one of the newest comers Into the motion pic-
ture field, made her first screen appearance with Mary Pick-
ford in "The Foundling." Then the Lubin Company secured her
tor one of their feature photoplays. Miss Stanhope will make
her initial appearance under the Lubin banner, as Rita, the
younger sister in "Souls in Bondage," In which Nance O'Neil
is being starred. Miss Stanhope is remembered for her Ori-
ginal Gibson girl in the Prince of Pilsen.
* « *
Grace Cunard is at work on the production of a two reel
<3rama entitled, "Born of the People." The story is one with an
unusual and startling punch which is not to be announced until
its release. Miss Cunard plays the leading role in this pro-
duction with Jack Holt opposite, and Neil Hardin in the role
of heavy.
EUREKA, CAL. — C. W. Ebeling, of San Francisco, has taken
over the Pastime theater.
Los Angeles, Cal. — The Mozart theater at 730 Grand
avenue has been leased by C. E. Brooks and re-named after
the lessee.
Oakland, Cal. — A Werum plans to erect a moving picture
theater on 35th avenue, with seating capacity of about 450
persons.
Oakland, Cal. — Extensive improvements have been made to
the old Union theater on East 14th street.
Wasliington. D. C. — Rialto Amusement Company plans to
erect two-story theater building; 132 by 153 feet; reinforced
concrete foundation; brick-steel column walls; reinforced con-
crete floors; terra-cotta partitions; brick face for exterior
finish; cost, approximately, $150,000.
Gainesville, Fla. — W. M. Clark, prominent exhibitor here, has
purchased the Alamo theater.
Chicago, 111. — R. Levine, 6359 South Green street, plans to
erect a two-story theater and store building, 100 by 161 feet,
to cost $100,000.
Frankfort, Ind. — The Royal theater, which was damaged by
fire on November 12, has been repaired, re-decorated and the
operating bootli reconstructed.
Indianapolis. Ind. — A modern fireproof moving picture theater
is being erected by Frank Green at the corner of Hoyt avenue
and Laurie street. It will have seating capacity for 600 persons.
Kokomo, Ind. — The Ideal theater has been redecorated and re-
named the Cort.
Mishawaka, Ind. — O. J. Lembrotte, of Crawfordsville, has
leased the old post office building for five years and will con-
vert it into a modern moving picture theater, with seating
capacity for 500 persons.
South Bend, Ind. — A modern ventilating system has been in-
stalled in the Colonial theater.
Tell City, Ind. — William Metcalf has leased the opera house
and will conduct it as a first-class moving picture theater.
Terre Haute, Ind. — Alfred J. and Milton Schloss, of Cincin-
nati, O., have leased the Orpheum theater.
Terre Haute, Ind. — Robert Chaney, who now operates the
Majestic theater, will make improvements to the house.
Winchester, Ind. — John Day, of Muncie, has leased the Irvin
theater and renamed it the Orpheum.
Casey, la. — The McMullen opera house has been leased to
C. E. Fauerly.
Clinton, la. — The Hansen-Mitchell building has been converted
into a modern moving picture theater.
Estherville. la. — Henry Graft plans to erect a two-story mov-
ing picture theater, 44 by 115 feet, to cost $50,000.
Tabor, la. — C. E. Thompson has disposed of his interest in
the Glidden theater to Homer Boatright.
Glasgow, Ky. — The Dixie is the name of a new moving picture
theater erected here. It has seating capacity for 400 persons.
London. Ky. — The Rex theater, formerly operated by James
West, has been taken over by Bradley Stanifer.
New Orleans. La. — Extensive improvements have been made
to the Rialto theater, located at the corner of Murat and
Palmyra streets.
Westfield, Mass. — Goldstein Brothers plan to erect a two-
story moving picture theater, to cost about $60,000.
Detroit, Mich.- — Russell Realty Company are having plans
prepared for a 1%-story moving picture theater, 90 by 90 feet.
Menominee, Mich. — The Grand theater has been thoroughly
renovated.
Canby, Minn. — The Seymour Land Co., of Minneapolis, has
purchased the Idle Hour theater, on North Main street.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Hanson Brothers plans to erect a one-
story moving picture theater, 48 by 90 feet, to cost $12,000.
Omaha, Neb. — Harding & Goldberg, 1319 Douglas street, are
having plans prepared for a one-story moving picture theater,
66 by 132 feet, to cost $30,000.
Hampton Beach, N. H. — Harry A. Kirk, 23 Inwood street,
Dorcliester district, Boston, plans to erect a one-story moving
picture theater, to cost $20,000.
Albany, N. T. — The new Madison theater has been opened
to the public. It has seating capacity of 1,000.
Binghamton. N. T.- — Hinder Bros., 30 Schiller street, plan to
erect a two-story moving picture theater, 43 by 90 feet, to
cost $7,000.
Binghamton, N. T. — S. O. Lacy, Phelps building, is preparing
plans for a one-story moving picture theater, 63 by 136 feet,
to cost $10,000.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Trade News of the Week
Gathered by Our Own Correspondents
Pine Tree News
New Portland Theater to Be Managed by James W. Greely — C. W. McKinnon to
Succeed Him at the Greely Theater — Thomas McLaughlin to Conduct the
Portland Theater — Other Notes from Maine.
By John P. Flannagaii, Maine Correspondent of Moving Picture World, Bangor, Me.
WILL MANAGE NEW PORTLAND
THEATER.
PORTLAND, MB. — James W. Greely, for
some time manager of Greely's the-
ater, in Portland, Me., has severed his
connection with that house to become
manager of the New Portland theater,
succeeding Moxley Blumenberg, who is
to become manager of the Portland
branch of the Paramount Pictures cor-
poration. Mr. Greely assumed his new
position on Jan. 3. He has purchased an
interest of one of the owners and be-
comes part owner as well as manager.
C. W. McKinnon, one of the members
of the Greely Theater corporation, is to
assume the management of Greely's the-
ater. Mr. Greely, who is one of the most
popular motion picture men in Maine, was
the manager of Portland's first moving
picture house, Dreamland.
NEWSPAPER MAN WILL RUN THE
EMPIRE THEATER.
Thomas E. McLaughlin, formerly of the
Boston Post, and until recently business
manager of the Portland Daily Press, has
accepted the position of manager of the
Empire theater in Portland. Recently he
was asked to meet at the Falmouth hotel
a man who wanted to show him some
novel ideas in the theatrical line, and un-
suspectingly complied. He was led into
the dining room, finding there to his utter
astonishment a large number of friends
seated around a banquet table with a
place reserved for him and only awaiting
his presence. At the conclusion of the ex-
ercises he was presented with a gold
watch.
NEW BANGOR HOUSE.
Bangor Is to have a winter garden in
the new Morse building on Harlow street,
adjacent to Kenduskeag stream, and it
will open with moving pictures and other
entertainments on New Tear's eve. It is
proposed to have a concert and military
ball for the opening night. P. J. Murray,
a theatrical man well known in this part
of New England, will be the manager.
Mr. Murray plans to afford the public
pleasing novelties in the amusement line.
The new hall will be known as Morse's
Winter Garden.
The J. A. McConvilles Visit Portland.
Joseph A. McConville, of Dorchester,
Mass., assistant manager of the Famous
Players Film Company, of New England,
the New England Paramount office, spent
the holidays with relatives in Portland,
accompanied by Mrs. McConville, who was
Miss Mary Petty, of Portland, and their
little son. Mr. McConville is well known
in Portland, having been formerly con-
nected with the Express-Advertiser staff
and with the New Portland theater as
manager.
vogue in Maine and the theaters are re-
sponsible. At the Bijou theater, Bangor,
and Lewiston theaters, Lewiston, which,
by the way, has been renamed the Union
Square theater, the audiences threw aside
the ordinary theatrical conventionalities
and talked freely to others in the audi-
ence, throwing favors, making noise with
noisemakers, etc.
A New Augusta Company.
Papers of incorporation have been filed
by Gray & Williamson, of Augusta, to
handle theater propositions. The author-
ized capital stock is $S.OOO, with nothing
paid in, and the par value is $100. Direc-
tors are Ernest L. McLean, clerk; W. B.
Williamson, treasurer; Frank S. Southard,
E. M. Leavitt, Winthrop, president.
Late New Year's Show at the Mary
Anderson.
The Mary Anderson theater arranged a
late performance, starting at 10.30 in the
evening, on New Tear's Eve, in order to
handle the crowds which wished to re-
main up to see the opening of the new
year. Manager Lee Goldberg reports that
he has made arrangements whereby he
will add the new Unit Program of the
General Film Company to the service
which he now has, and shows will be
changed three times a week instead of
twice. The service now includes the Fox,
Unit-General and V-L-S-E programs. The
theater played to large crowds during the
showing of the Universal feature "Graft."
Xmas Show at the Queen, Owensboro.
The Queen theater, of Owensboro,
Mayor Hickman, and the Owensboro Ro-
tary Club, recently entered a combine
whereby a free moving picture sho-w was
given for the benefit of the poor children.
Three hundred packages of candy were
put up and each child was presented with
a package of candy and an apple upon
leaving the theater.
New Year's Cameraderie in Maine.
New York's method of hilariously wel-
coming the New Year Is becoming the
HORACE WAKEMAN JR. LEASES
EASTERN HOUSE.
Los Angeles Manager Leaves Coast and
Will Run House in Westport, Conn.
Horace S. Wakeman. well known to pic-
ture patrons and film men on the Pacific
Coast, is now located in Connecticut, and
finds it. at present, wintery. While a
bit homestick for the sunshine of Cali-
fornia, he nevertheless sees a bright out-
look before him with the new Westport
house, to be called the Fine Arts, whicli
is to have a capacity of about seven hun-
dred and is to be furnished with all the
modern appointments. It has a fine site
on State street and is in the path of great
prosperity. Another thing that helps
Manager Wakeman to get along without
the Los Angeles warmth and brightness
is that still he gets his copy of the Mov-
ing Picture World, and says "and that
alone is worth living for, even in this
bleak climate."
DADMUN CO. NOT AFFILIATED.
There has been reports that the Dad-
mun Company, with office and studio at
1 Washington street, Haymarket square,
Boston, were affiliated with another pic-
ture making concern. We are in receipt
of a letter from Leon Dadmun emphatic-
ally denying this. His company is not
now and never has been connected with
any other film maker. The Dadmun com-
pany makes a specialty of industrial pic-
tures and commercial films and have pro-
duced publicity pictures for a goodly num-
ber of New England's foremost manu-
facturers.
NEW YORK MIDSTATE LETTER.
By E. O. Weinberg, Troy Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
E. F. Johnston, former roadman for the
Pathe's Syracuse Exchange, is working at
their New Tork City branch as solicitor.
Claud Sydney is in charge of the United
Film Service with offices on Broadway^
Albany, N. Y.
J. A. Koerpel, manager of the General
Film Co.'s office at Albany, has been ap-
pointed to branch manager at Washing-
ton, D. C.
A. Bevan, formerly in charge of New
Haven branch of General Film Co., is now
manager of the Albany office.
Pathe has appointed V. H. Bendel as
their representative in Vermont. Mr. Ben-
del makes his headquarters in Albany.
Mr. Wolf, formerly at the Rex film ex-
change, is special representative for the
Mutual's Albany branch.
OBSERVE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
By Jacob J. Kalter, Ne"wark Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
NEWARK, N. J. — Two of the pretties
Newark playhouses observed their
fourth anniversary simultaneously, be-
ginning January 3. The two celebrators
are the Criterion theater. Central and
Ninth streets, and the Playhouse, Clinton
and Farley avenues. The houses are both
owned by the Essex Amusement Com-
pany, which consists of Mink Lindeman,
Philip Bernstein and Herman Austerman.
The program of the Criterion, as an-
nounced by Manager Bernstein to the
WORLD correspondent, is as follows:
Monday, "The Lamb," Triangle; Tuesday,
"The Blindness of Devotion,-" Fox; Wed-
nesday, "Her Triumph," Paramount;
Thursday, "The Iron Strain," Triangle;
Friday, "Gretna Green," Paramount; Sat-
urday, "Barbara Frietche," Metro,
Manager Austerman of the Playhouse
gave out the following program for his
theater: Monday, "The Little Pal," Para-
mount; Tuesday, "The Gray Mask,"
World; Wednesday, "His Wife," Mutual;
Thursday, "The Warning," Equitable; Fri-
day, "The Blindness of Devotion," Fox;
Saturday, "Chimmey Fadden," Paramount.
Appropriate souvenirs were distributed.
It will be noted from the above programs
that still another local house has booked
Triangle plays. The Criterion theater is
thus the third Newark showhouse show-
ing Triangle pictuies.
A PIONEER NEWARKER.
Leo Singer, the present manager of the
Royal Featnre Film Exchange, at 288
Tanuary 8. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
271
Market street, Newark, is one of the
pioneers of the film
exchange business
here. In 1909 he be-
came associated with
the Metropolitan Mo-
tion Picture company,
and after a year's ser-
vice with them he or-
ganized the Royal
Film Exchange, at 286
Market street, which
was later sold to the
Universal.
In 1913 Singer start-
, „, ed the Special Feature
Leo Singer. j-jj^ Exchange, at 28S
Market street, and the same year received
the exclusive agency for Pathe's features.
He has recently discontinued Pathe and
is now booking independently. This week
he has secured exclusive New Jersey
rights to Homer's "Odyssey," in five reels.
He is making arrangements to secure
other big features.
LYCEUM THEATER REOPENED.
The Lyceum theater. Main street. East
Orange, N. J., reopened last Monday even-
ing. First run photoplays and vaudeville
compose the program. Five hundred boxes
of chocolates were distributed to the first
500 women and children attending the
opening performance.
PICTURES AT KREUGER'S.
John M. Lederer. manager of Kreuger's
auditorium, one of the largest halls in
Newark, announces that every Sunday
evening hereafter moving pictures will
be shown at his house. The feature at
the opening night was Dante's "Inferno."
The auditorium is located at Belmont ave-
nue and Morton street, Ne%vark.
NAT BARUCH IN TOWN.
Nat Baruch, formerly connected with
the Dallas branch of Fox Film, visited
Newark Thursday. Mr. Baruch will assist
Henry Siegel in taking care of the Jersey
territory of the Blue Bird Photo Play
company.
"PEACE" FEATURE IN NEWARK.
Proctor's Park Place theater, which
has changed to pictures, as announced in
these columns last week, will show the
■Vitagraph feature, "The Battle Cry of
Peace," beginning Jan. 3. This is the first
showing of that production in this city.
The Park Place theater is under the man-
agement of Raymond S. Sayre, who is as-
sisted in his work by Charles Steine. The
showhouse has been completely renovated
and vastly improved.
A modern equipment, consisting of two
Simplex 6A projection machines and a
high power electric generator has been
installed. The booth is in charge of Will-
iam Totten, an experienced operator. The
seating capacity of the house is 1,7D0. A
seven-piece orchestra furnishes the music.
In discussing the future plans Manager
Sayre said: "The policy of this house will
be to show extraordinary features. We
will continue to exhibit such productions
until the people of Newark show that
they do not desire them."
W. W. ANDERSON WITH GENERAL
With the resignation of Edward Bizar,
W. W. Anderson has been appointed man-
ager of the Newark branch of the General
Film, 16-lS Beaver street. Mr. Anderson
comes from Chicago, where he acted as
assistant to V. H. Hodupp, Chicago man-
ager of Pathe, but now general manager
of the Twenty-third street branch of the
General Film Company. Many new addi-
tions and changes have been made since
the arrival of Mr. Anderson.
Philadelphia Matters
Failure of Philadelphia Moving Picture Supply Company Astonishes Local Exhib-
itors— Iris Theater Opens on Kensington and Allegany Avenues — Notes from
Trenton, N. J.— Other Items.
Special to Moving l>icture World,
SUPPLY COMPANY FAILS.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Jloving picture
exhibitors in Philadelphia were re-
cently very much surprised when ac-
quainted with the fact that Harry Hirsh-
field, trading as the Philadelphia Moving
Picture Supply Company, 1233 Vine street,
had passed into bankruptcy. Mr. Hirsh-
field was well known to the local trade,
having been in business for many years,
and enjoyed the confidence of his custom-
ers. He was particularly successful with
out of town exhibitors, installing his
equipment in many of the theaters along
the Jersey coast, notably so in Atlantic
City, N. J. It is very doubtful if anyone
realized tlie condition of Mr. Hirshfleld's
financial affairs, for the news of his fail-
ure was totally unexpected. He had the
reputation of being a thorough gentle-
man at all times and maintained this
standard even when business was break-
ing in the wrong direction. A public sale
of the property will be conducted by Sam-
uel T. Freeman & Co., well known auc-
tioneers of 1519 Chestnut street.
IRIS THEATER OPENS.
The Iris theater, Kensington and Al-
legheny avenues, Philadelphia, was opened
on Christmas Day under the management
of the Kensington Amusement Company.
Mr. Ronsger, who has been given the po-
sition of managing the theater, reports
that business has been excellent during
the several days which the theater has
been open. This is a very pretty house
and under the proper management should
prove to be a success.
RECEIVER FOR TRENTON, N. J.,
PICTURE THEATER.
Application w-as recently made to Judge
John Rellstab in the United States Dis-
trict Court at Trenton, N. J., for the ap-
pointment of a receiver for the St. Regis
motion picture theater, located on East
State street, near Montgomery street,
Trenton. The request was not complied
with, but the court issued an order to
show cause, returnable on Jan. 3, why a
receiver should not be appointed. The pe-
titioners are James H. Morris, contractor,
trading as W. J. & J. H. Morris; John T.
Flanagan, Fred R. Parker, Payne and
Scammell and the Newton A. K. Bugbee
Co., headed by Republican State Chair-
man Bugbee. All complainants are of
Trenton.
TRENTON OPERATORS ELECT.
.4t a recent meeting or the Moving Pic-
ture Machine Operators Local No. 359,
Trenton, N. J., officers were elected for
the new year, the results being as fol-
lows: Clark D. Vaughn, president; Thos.
Wheaton, vice-president; J. Norris Dakim,
recording and corresponding secretary;
Frank A. Kueger, financial secretary and
treasurer; William Sison, business man-
ager, and Messrs. Manners, Griffith and
Vaughn were chosen as delegates to the
Central. Labor Union. President Vaughn,
Recording Secretary Dakin and Financial
Secretary Krueger have held office since
the organization of the union. It was de-
cided at the meeting that the City Square
and the B. & B. moving picture theaters
be continued on the unfair list, as they
have not granted the demands of the
union men in establishing a wage scale
and placing union operators.
NEW KEARNEY THEATER.
A moving picture theater seating 1,400
is being erected on Kearney avenue. Kear-
ney, N. J., by Max Gold, of Paterson.
New Forrest City House.
C. P. Lyden, well known moving pic-
ture exhibitor, recently opened a new
house in Forrest City, Pa. The new the-
ater is of the most modern design pos-
from Philadelphia News Service.
sible and is strictly sanitary and fireproof
throughout. The equipment is of the very
best, having been purchased from the
Swaab Film Service, 1327 Vine street,
Philadelphia.
Harry Carnahan Dies.
Harry Carnahan, connected with the ad-
vertising department of the Broadway
theater. Broad street and Snyder avenue,
Philadelphia, the home of good vaudeville
and moving picture plays, died recently
in the St. Agnes Hospital, after falling
unconscious at 15th street and Washing-
ton avenue. Carnahan was thirty-eight
years of age and resided at 934 North
Eighth street. He was well known
throughout local theatrical circles, having
served on the publicity staffs of many
theatrical enterprises.
Business Notes from Philadelphia Dis-
trict.
Title to the one-story brick moving pic-
ture theater located at 2011 and 2013
Frankford avenue, Philadelphia, has been
conveyed by George B. McCracken to An-
drew Convery for a consideration said to
have been $21,600. It occupies a lot 36 by
120 feet and is assessed at $17,000.
The Philadelphia Booking Company was
recently incorporated under the laws of
the State of Delaware for the purpose of
conducting a general moving picture busi-
ness. The new concern nas been capital-
ized at $2,000, F. R. Hansell, of Philadel-
phia, and George Martin and S. C. Sey-
mour, of- Camden, N. J., being the princi-
pal incorporators.
Mr. Ciatolo. manager of the Savoy the-
ater, Hazelton, Pa., was a recent visitor
to Philadelphia, and while here visited
the Calehuff Supply Company, where he
purchased a Fort Wayne motor genera-
tor outfit and several 6A projection ma-
chines. Mr. Ciatolo is an energetic and
progressive person and certainly offers
the patrons of his house the best possible
service. He announced that he has been
very successful of recent date.
The Nation theater, of Bethlehem, Pa.,
has recently been equipped with some of
the most modern devices obtainable. Sev-
eral new projection machines have been
installed and the character of pictures ex-
hibited has been placed at a higher
standard.
Word has been received from Cham-
bersburg. Pa., that H. R. Weber has
leased the Orpheum theater from Mr.
Boyer and will take possession on the
16th of December. Mr. Weber has leased
the theater with an option of purchasing
the same from Charles W. Boyer, of
Hagerstown, who obtained his house from
the Franklin Guards Association in July
of 1914. Manager Frank A. Shinabrook,
who has been Mr. Boyer's local represen-
tative since taking possession, will con-
tinue on the Boyer staff and will go to
Hagerstown.
Mr. Weber is a well-known figure in
moving picture circles throughout the
eastern part of Pennsylvania, having con-
ducted theaters in Philadelphia and
Chambersburg for many years. He an-
nounced that he intends making many
improvements to his lately acquired
property, including the installation of
much new equipment.
J. Favini has opened a new theater In
Jessup, Pa., and announces that he in-
tends to exhibit first class feature films.
He was a recent visitor to this city and
while here paid a visit to the Swaab
Film Service, 1327 Vine street, where he
purchased considerable equipment, includ-
ing 2 6B motor-drive machines.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Washington's Avenue Grand Theater Sold
Harry M. Crandall and Joseph P. Morgan Take Over Theater at 645 Pennsylvania
Avenue — Will Form Part of Local Chain.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
WASHINGTON. D. C. — It has been offi-
cially announced that Harry M. Cran-
dall, owner of Crandall's theater, at 9th
and E streets, N. W.. and operator of the
Apollo theater, 624-634 H street, N. E., and
Joseph P. Morgan, who conducts the Prin-
cess theater, at 1119 H street, N. E., have
purchased the Avenue Grand theater prop-
erty, at 645 Pennsylvania avenue, S. E.,
for a consideration of $55,000. The Harris
Amusement Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
is the present lessee of the property and
will continue as such until the spring of
1916. Messrs. Crandall and Morgan have
not as yet decided on definite plans for
the future, but it is believed that the
house will be thoroughly remodeled and
will form one of a chain of houses to be
secured in various parts of the city, upon
the relinquishment to them of the prop-
erty by the present occupants.
PEACE FILM IN WASHINGTON.
Frank Spurrier Exhibits Picture Under
Auspices of D. A. R. — Prominent
Speakers.
Considerable attention was attracted to
"The Battle Cry of Peace" when exhibited
recently at the Continental Memorial Hall
under the auspices of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, by Frank B. Spur-
rier, local manager for V-L-S-E. Between
the reels prominent advocates of prepared-
ness for the United States addressed the
audience. Among the speakers were J.
Stuart Blackton. who wrote the film
story; Dudley Field Malone, collector of
the port of New York; Augustus P. Gard-
ner, member of Congress from Massachu-
setts, and Rear Admiral Chester, U. S. N.
Mrs. William C. Story, president-general
of the D. A. R., presided.
In commenting upon the film, a local
newspaper stated that "There was no forc-
ing of thrills, tears or smiles last night.
Every spectator in the big audience was
wrought upon as the makers of the film
intended he should be, and every specta-
tor left the hall last night, following a
brilliant reception to Mrs. Story, with but
one resolve in his heart — to work, as Mrs.
Stor,y asked, for better national defense
for the country."
The auditorium, said to be the largest
in Washington, was filled to overflowing
with Senators, Representatives, Cabinet of-
ficials, officers of the Army, Navy and Ma-
rine Corps, and others high up in official
life, and it is said that the movement for
greater preparedness received great mo-
mentum through this exhibition.
LOCAL METRO CHANGES.
There has been a change in the official
line-up at the offices of the Metro Film
Service Company, Inc., Ninth and D streets,
N. W., brought about by the withdrawal
from the corporation of O. J. Allenbaugh.
formerly its president and manager. L,. M.
Day, the secretary and treasurer of the
concern, becomes its president and man-
ager, while J. Prank Brown retains his
position as vice-president and sales man-
ager. The new member of the company
is Thomas E. Kountz, who has been elect-
ed secretary and will have full charge
of all of the details of the office. Mr.
Allenbaugh, it is said, has gone west to
engage in another business.
PICTURES AND ALCOHOLISM.
Motion pictures were given an additional
character of value in a paper read by Dr.
Luis Lopez de Mesa, of Columbia, before
the delegates to the Second Pan-American
Scientific Congress now in session at the
building of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, for he said that photoplays
are of great usefulness In suppressing the
liquor habit. "When such diversions are
easily accessible," he declared, "the use of
alcohol becomes purely occasional." He
gave it as his opinion that appreciable
results have never been produced by po-
lice restrictions, or by medical, pedegogic,
financial or commercial ones. Official re-
strictions, he declared, have simply raised
taxes that accomplish nothing outside of
increasing the public revenues.
GOLD ROOSTER EASELS.
Considerable favorable comment is to be
heard concerning the very attractive easels
now being put out by the Pathe Exchange
for use in theater lobbies. These are
highly embellished and in one of the up-
per corners is the "Gold Rooster Plays'
seal in colors. At the side of this is a
space tor framing the picture of a star,
beneath is the name of the star and the
play in "which he or she is appearing, while
three additional places are left for the dis-
play of photographs illustrating scenes
from the play. These can be purchased
outright or secured on a rental basis.
LEO GARNER COMES BACK.
Leo Garner has been recalled to Wash-
ington, to assist Sidney B. Lust in the
management of his business in this city.
Mr. Lust is proprietor of the business here
operated under the name of the United
Film Service and is interested in a number
of other ventures. George Powers will go
on the road in place of Mr. Garner.
As Alan Bachrach Sees Conditions.
Alan Bachrach. wlio covers Virginia and
North Carolina for V-L-S-E. returned to
Washington for the holidays. He states
that all through the coal fields region of
West Virginia business is booming, but
that throughout southwestern Virginia and
in parts of North Carolina conditions have
been exceptionally quiet during the month
of December. He states that this is at-
tributed by the exhibitors to the fact that
everywhere the people started in early
in their preparations for Christmas and
motion pictures were for the time being
forgotten. However, all look for a more
prosperous business commencing with the
new year.
C. O. Moss Took Short Holiday.
C. O. Moss, who covers the State of Vir-
ginia for Pathe, slipped away to Pittsburgh
to spend Christmas day with relatives and
friends in that city. On his return he
came to Washington, spending a fe'w days
in the local office and is now again travel-
ing through his territory.
Fox Representative Here.
R. E. Reddick and Nat Barach, special
representatives of the Fox Film Corpora-
tion, have come to Washington from New
York for the purpose of making a trip
through this territory.
Interesting Property Transfer.
It is reported that the District Amuse-
ment Company has recently transferred to
Ida B. O'Neil the ownership of the prop-
erty at 419-421 9th street, N. E., occupied
in part by the Washington Film Exchange
(Universal), and it is understood that the
consideration was in the neighborhood of
$65,500. The property has a frontage of
35 feet on 9th street and a depth of 100
feet. There has been considerable specu-
lation as to the plans of the new owner
with regard to the use of the property
and it has been rumored that it is to be
used as an entrance to a new theater said
to be projected for erection on Sth street.
This has not been confirmed. This prop-
erty adjoins the Garden theater on the
south side. The property on the north
side was recently purchased by Tom
Moore of the Garden theater.
J. W. Hunter to Build in Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Is Having Plans Made for a New House on Site of His Doris Theater — Will Have
Seating Capacity of About 700 Persons.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
time to the personal management of his
new theater.
PITTSBURGH, PA. — J. W. Hunter, of the
Doris theater, in Wilkinsburg, Pa., is
having plans prepared for the erection of
a handsome new moving picture theater
on the site of his present house, 827 Wood
street, a lot measuring 25x132 feet. The
new plans call for a one-story building
costing $10,000. Including a balcony
which is to be in the new theater, the
seating capacity will reach nearly 700.
The new theater will be modern in every
respect.
The Doris theater was opened by Mr.
Hunter four years ago and has always
been a big success. Mr. Hunter, having
been connected with the Joseph Home
Company, of Pittsburgh, in a managerial
capacity for a number of years, the Doris
has been in the charge of a manager. He
resigned that position last week, how-
ever, and will hereafter devote his entire
SHILOH THEATER REOPENS.
The Shiloh theater on Mount Washing-
ton, Pittsburgh. Pa., was reopened last
week after having been ordered closed
four weeks ago by the building inspec-
tors. Mr. Poke, the manager, was very
fortunate in being granted an extension
of time until April 1. At that time he
expects to have his new house, which is
now in course of erection on the lot ad-
joining the present house, completed.
OPERATORS ELECT OFFICERS.
At a recent election of officers of the
Moving Picture Operators' Union No. 171
the follo"wing members were elected;
President, R. C. Freeman; vice-president,
J. A. Rhodes; secretary, Joseph Dean:
January 8, 1916
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273
treasurer, H. Brooks, and business man-
ager, R. C. Freeman, with offices at the
Union headquarters. 127 Fourtli avenue.
Hatch Buys Out a Buffalo Exchange.
The entire stock of films and office
equipment of the Buffalo Feature Film
Company of Buffalo, N. T., was purchased
by J. Frank Hatch of the Hatch Film
Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., last week,
when he made a visit to that city. The
stock, which was immediately moved to
Pittsburgh, and is now in the hands of
the Pennsylvania censors, consist of about
'>ne hundred feature subjects, also many
single reel comedies and dramas. Some of
the features were shipped to Newark, N.
J., where Mr. Hatch also conducts a film
exchange. The feature subjects consist
of three to seven reels and all are accom-
panied by a complete line of paper and
photos.
Mr. Hatch spent Christmas at his
mother's home in New York. He returned
to the Steel City after the first of the
year. He expects to remain here for
about two months.
Bentleyville House Sold.
Li. Mamani and W. T. Brown have leased
the Grand Opera house at Bentleyville,
Pa., and took charge of the house New
Tear's day. This house has a seating ca-
pacity of 400 persons, and has always
been a paying proposition. Louis Farro,
the former lessee of the Grand, is building
a new moving picture theater in Bentley-
ville, with a seating capacity of 400, which
will be completed in about a month. It
will be a ?10,000 structure and will be up-
to-date in every respect.
J. J. Rome Managing Park View.
J. J. Rome is now running the Park
View theater on Forward avenue, near
Greenfield avenue, Pittsburgh. This thea-
ter was formerly conducted by Mr.
Schultz. It has a seating capacity of 260
persons, is equipped with fwo Po'wer's 6-A
machines, one of which Mr. Rome has in-
stalled since he assumed control.
Robert McCreery Dies.
Robert McCreery, aged 78 years, died
last Friday at his home in West Fair-
field, Pa. He was the father-in-law of
both Thomas Hollis and Harry C. Smith,
the well-known supply men of Pittsburgh,
and their place of business was closed last
Monday, when the funeral took place.
Richard A. Rowland Here Over Xmas.
Richard A. Rowland, president of the
Metro Pictures Corporation, and partner
in the Rowland & Clark interests, was in
Pittsburgh, his home town, over Christ-
mas. He was accompanied by Mr. Row-
land and a pleasant family gathering was
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James
B. Clark on Christmas Day. The party
arrived in Pittsburgh Saturday morning
and left again for New York Monday
night.
A. H. McClelland with New Film Corp.
A. H. McClelland, well known to the
exhibitors of the Pittsburgh territory, is
associated with the New Film Corpora-
tion in the capacity of road man. Mr.
McClelland has numerous friends through-
out the territory and there is no question
but that he wili bring in the business.
Pittsburgh Business Notes.
Messrs. Harry A. Lande and Max W.
Herring, managers of the Quality Film
company, of Pittsburgh, completed nego-
tiations last week for handling the Asso-
ciated program in Western Pennsylvania,
Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. This
service consists of two and three-reel
dramas and single reel comedies and in-
cludes the productions of such well known
companies as the Empire, Ramona. Santa
Barbara, Alhambra„ Federal, Alta, Banner,
Deer and others.
Cincinnati May Have New House on Fountain Square
Col. Edward Hart Buys 28 Feet Frontage on Fountain Square Connecting Two
Other Holdings— Makes 72-Foot Lot — May Build Theater.
By Kenneth C. Crain, Special Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CINCINN.^TI, O. — Reports of the prob-
able construction on Fountain square
of a large picture theater have been in
circulation here for some time, but have
heretofore been rather indefinite. Now,
however, as the result of a deal announced
last week, the project assumes definite
form for the first time. Col. Edward Hart,
of this city, has purchased 28 feet on the
block on the north side of Fountain
square which, added to holding of 30 feet
to the east and 14 feet to the west of the
lot just purchased, gives him a connected
frontage of 72 feet on this, the most de-
sirable block for many purposes in the
cit.v.
The value of the property may be gath-
ered from the fact that the lease said to
liave been arranged by Col. Hart, to run
until 1928, is based on a valuation of
$9,000 a front foot. Leases on one or two
stores on the property in question will
run for a year and a half, and it is prob-
able that nothing will be done toward tlie
construction of a large theater until that
time.
LUBIN THEATER SITE SOLD.
A real estate transaction involving the
Lubin theater, at 140 West Fifth street,
has been made, Rosenberg Bros., of Cin-
cinnati, acquiring the property from
James P. Orr last week at $115,000. The
Lubin interests have the property leased
for two years at $7,500 a year, with an
option on it for another two wears at $10,-
000 a year, making the investment a good
one for the Cincinnati firm. Dealings in
property for the use of moving picture
houses have been considerable in that par-
ticular block of Cincinnati lately, the re-
cent extension of the consolidated leases
on the property occupied by the Colonial
theater and the sale of another piece to
Charles Schaengold, the local film mag-
nate, for $130,000, being cases in point.
Ben S. Cohen Visits.
A popular and prominent film visitor to
Cincinnati last week was Ben S. Cohen,
manager of the eastern central district of
the World Film, who was here with Man-
ager Clay E. Brehm, Cincinnati manager
for the World interests, for several days.
Mr. Cohen was much pleased with the ar-
rangements tor the exhibition of World
films in local houses, and promised Man-
ager Brehm and the interested exhibitors
the early delivery of the big production of
"Camille" by the World forces, featuring
Clara Kimball Y'oung.
w. c.
Watson with Local
Players.
Robert O. Laws, manager of
cinnati branch of the Famous
service, lias a ne'W assistant
son of W. C. Watson, formerly
Pittsburgh offices of the company. He
succeeds Paul Allison, who was recently
elevated to the rank of manager, in
charge of the Indianapolis office of the
company.
Famous
the Cin-
Players'
the per-
with the
Fire in Grand at Canton.
A fire which it is suspected may have
been of incendiary origin destroyed the
scenic equipment and stage of the Grand
theater, at Canton, O., on the morning of
Dec. 24, and it was only with consider-
able difficulty that the blaze was con-
fined to the rear of the house. Manager
L. B. Cool, who owns the house, and who
also handles the Park theater. at
Youngstown. Ohio, was at the latter
place at the time of the fire, but imme-
diately went to Canton and gave his per-
sonal attention to the making of the re-
pairs necessary to enable the house to
be opened on Christmas Day. This was
successfully accomplished and large
houses saw an excellent Christmas pro-
gram at the Grand, in spite of the fire ot
the day before.
Mystery in Series of "Accidents."
A mysterious explosion which wrecked
the Wallace theater, at Wooster, Q., some
days ago, has been the subject of an in-
vestigation by the Ohio fire marshal's of-
fice, the curiosity and suspicion of the
department having been aroused by a
series of fires in Wooster. The circum-
stance that the operator at the theater
was shot the day after tne fire, at first,
it was thought, by accident, is also un-
der investigation. The department has
not yet reported any findings on the mat-
ter, but intends to look into it further
after the operator recovers from his
wound.
Fine New House at Delaware, O.
The handsome theater in Delaware,
O., is now under construction, in cliarge
of Fred W. Elliott, arcliitect, ot Colum-
bus, O. The building will measure about
60 to 104 feet, with a stage IS by 43 feet,
and will cost about $25,000. The seating
capacity wU take care of a thousand peo-
ple. It is expected that the house will be
finished by April 1.
News Film Shipped Direct.
Arrangements for unusually rapid ser-
vice of the Pathe News to the Majestic
theater, of Dayton, operated by Gerber &
Haas, have been perfected. Manager C, C.
Holah of .the Pathe exchange lending his
aid to facilitate matters. The result Is
that the big Dayton house will get the
news service in a manner which will re-
semble the way a newspaper gets stuff.
Mr. Holah arranged with the Pathe or-
ganization to ship the News film each
week direct to the Majestic, without pass-
ing through the Cincinnati office at all.
This will enable the films released in New
Yorlv on AVednesday to be shown in Day-
ton on Friday and Saturday, while the
Saturday releases wiTl be seen in Dayton
on Monday and Tuesday.
By
ATLANTA NEWS LETTER,
A. M. Beatty. Atlanta Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
ATLANTA, GA. — A majority of the At-
lanta theaters were open last Sun-
day: the contributions received at the
doors going to help the fund being raised
by Atlanta for the support of the Atlanta
Child's Home.
E. Hughes, who has been manager of
the Atlanta office of the General Film
Company, has returned to New York
headquarters. Joe Marientitte is manag-
ing the local office of the General.
Audrey Munson, in "Inspiration," has
been shown four times at the Savoy thea-
ter. Tuesday, notwitlistanding a heavy
rain fell all days, "Inspiration" packed
the Savoy again to the doors.
The Lyric theater has again opened its
doors to moving pictures and "The Melt-
ing Pot" is the picture for four days. The
management announces tlie policy of the
Lyric will be to show only the greatest
and most beautiful pictures. Daily mati-
nees will be given from 2 to 6.30, with
evening shows from 7.30 to 10, the prices
are to be 20, 10 and 5 cents.
"Damaged Goods" is being shown the
entire week at the Georgian. The pic-
ture passed the censor board of Atlanta,
and the theater is crowded.
Exhibitors over Georgia and the Caro-
linas report to the exchangemen great
business during holiday week.
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January 8, 1916
Sunday Shows Go Well
Chattanooga Theaters Give Sabbath Benefit Shows to Help Local Branch of Jewish
Rehef Committee — Large Crowds Attend at All Houses — Considered as Indica-
tion That Sunday Shows Are Popular.
By G. D. Crain, Jr., Chattanooga Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.— Tiie popular-
ity of Sunday moving picture shows
was demonstrated in Chattanooga on Sun-
day, December 12. and again on Sunday,
December 19, by the crowds which filled
five of the theaters open for the benefit
of the suffering Jews in the "war zone.
The theaters were the Alcazar, Picto.
Strand, Royal and Grand. Julius J. Cohn,
secretary of the local branch of the
American Jewish Relief Committee, and
chairman in charge of the committee
operating the picture shows, stated that
the proceeds from the shows had been
greatly in excess of the amount expected,
notwithstanding the bad weather experi-
enced. These shows have demonstrated
to the exhibitors' satisfaction that the
people of Chattanooga are in favor of
Sunday shows, and it is hoped that the
exhibitors will receive a favorable verdict
in connection with the test case which is
now before the supreme court.
THE ADDRESS IMPORTANT.
The Strand theater, in Chattanooga, in
advertising its programs, gives the loca-
tion of the house directly under the name
of the theater. This idea is an excellent
one for handling transient trade. Visit-
ors in a city can often find their way
around if they have an idea of the ad-
dress of a theater, but to take for granted
that everyone knows where a theater is
located does not consider in the traveling
element. The average person, rather than
ask the address of a particular theater
will drop into the first one he sees.
CHATTANOOGA OPERATORS
ELECT.
The Chattanooga Moving Picture Oper-
ators* Union recently met and elected offi-
cers to serve during the ensuing year.
These officers are: President, Elbert
Lowry; vice-president, Edw. Healy; finan-
cial secretary, Roy Hipp: recording and
corresponding secretary, R. H. Johnson:
business representative, A. C. Kamin: C.
L. U. delegates — R. H. Johnson, Elbert
Lowry, A. C. Kamin: trustees — R. H.
Johnson, three years: Elbert Lowry, two
years: delegate to Tennessee Federation
of Labor, Roy Hipp.
New Theaters in Tennessee.
B. C. Butler, of Gainesboro, Tenn., has
purchased equipment with which to es-
tablish a new picture theater which ■will
have a seating capacity of 200. Other
new developments out in the state in-
clude the opening of a new theater, seat-
ing 250 people, by W. D. Hill, at Dan-
dridge, Tenn. At Coal Creek, Tenn., J. L.
Davis is opening a new theater seating
400 people. A new tlieater seating 250
people is to be opened at Bluff City, Tenn.,
and Morristown. Tenn., will probably
have a house seating 600 people before
long. Ben Abbott, at Lafayette, Tenn.,
has also made arrangements to open a
new theater.
Film Shows Pine Block Paving.
Under the auspices of the Southern Pine
Association a moving iJicture was re-
cently made at Chattanooga. Tenn., show-
ing the operations necessary in handling
wood block paving. This picture ■will be
exhibited by the association in exploit-
ing the use of pine blocks for paving,
and will be shown before meetings of
engineers, city officials, etc., at various
parts of the country. The pictures taken
show the work on market street.
"Eternal City" at the Lyric.
The Signal Amusement Co., of Chat-
tanooga, Tenn., presented the Famous
Players' production of "The Eternal
City" on Dec. 28 to 29 at the Lyric thea-
ter and at advanced prices (twenty cents)
during the showing. Miss Eloise Baylor
sang "The Holy City" during the dream
scene. Miss Baylor also sang "The
Rosary" at the Friday and Siaturday per-
formances.
Stunt Advertises "The Raven."
The management of tlie Fifth Avenue
theater, Nashville, Tenn., used a unique
idea in handling publicity in connection
with the recent showing of Henry B.
Walthall in "The Raven." A cut showing
a large raven sitting on the limb of a tree
in the forest, and the moon peeping over
the trees in the distance \vas used. Un-
derneath the cut were the words:
"Quoth ■ The Raven: "Never has there
been such a fascinating and artistic screen
interpretation as that given by Henry B.
Walthall, in 'The Raven.' " The adver-
tisement attracted much attention.
For Pickaninnies' Xmas.
Practically every theater of Nashville
catering to the colored population ar-
ranged with the Negro Boosters' Club to
give one-half of the receipts from the
box office for t'wo days to the club in
order to provide Christmas presents for
every negro child in the city. Special
tickets were printed at the expense of
the theater managers and distributed
among the Boosters. All tickets sold out-
side of the box office and not turned in
at the theaters represent a 100 per cent,
donation to the cause, while such tickets
as are turned in at tlie door will class the
same as those sold at the box office. The
colored patronage in Nashville is large.
Children's Shows in Nashville.
Through the efforts and endorsement
of the Centennial Club of Nashville, spe-
cial moving picture sho'ws for children
were started at the Parthenon theater
on .Saturday, December IS, and "will be
continued each week. The shows start at
10 o'clock in the morning, and continue
until 4 o'clock in the afternoon, when
the regular program is put on until 11
o'clock on Saturday night.
Princess at Memphis Gives "Good
Fellows" Show.
The Princess theater of Memphis, Tenn.,
donated all proceeds between the hours of
9 o'clock a. m. and 2 o'clock p. m., of
Monday, December 20, to the Goodfellows'
Club, an organization which annually col-
lects funds to brighten Christmas for the
poor. No tickets were sold, but a large
brass jardiniere was placed at the door in
which persons attending the shows placed
coins. A special program was arranged
for the day. and a large banner hung
across the front of the building.
Chosen Notes of Interest.
At Springfield, Tenn., a deal has been
closed between C. M. (Tip) Blackburn and
J. W. Bell whereby Mr. Blackburn takes
over the Bell theater, owned and oper-
ated by J. W. Bell. The house originally
cost $7,000 and is new and commodious.
Mr. Blackburn also owns the Royal, which
he has been operating for several years,
but is figuring on consolidating the two
shows.
The Gay theater, Knoxville, has been
showing the Triangle program since No-
vember 28, and has been doing nicely. An
eight-piece orchestra has been engaged to
play these pictures, this being the first
time in the moving picture history of the
city that an orchestra has accompanied
pictures with music adapted to them.
The Crescent Amusement Co., of Nash-
ville, Tenn., during the early part of De-
cember, advertised a special booklet of
24 tickets to be used as Christmas pres-
ents. These contained twenty-four five-
cent tickets good for trips to twelve of
the company's ten-cent houses, or twenty-
four of the nickel sliows. The five-cent
houses include the Elite, Crescent, Rex
and -A.lhambra. The ten-cent houses are
the Fifth .A.venue, Princess and Hippo-
drome. Holiday cards were enclosed with
all books ordered sent by mail.
The Queen theater of Knoxville recently
ran the last chapter of the well known
series, "Neal of the Navy." This picture
was an excellent drawing card, and show-
ed results in tlie box office. During the
week of December 6 the house showed
all first run pictures, no return showings
being made. During the following week
Mrs. Fiske in "Tess of The D'Urbervilles,"
was sho'wn as a return engagement of
two days.
MORE PITTSBURGH ITEMS.
By Pittsburgh News Service.
G. W. Smith, the owner of the Smith
theater in Hazelwood. Pittsburgh, Pa., ■who
has had his old house torn down and a
ne'w one put up in its place, is adding a
Smith orchestral organ to his equipment.
The instrument is being installed this
week, as the house is scheduled to be re-
opened in a few days.
Al. W. Cross, manager of the Hudson
Feature Film Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
made a trip to New York last week and
while there he concluded negotiaions for
several big features, some of which he is
not ready to announce. Two subjects,
however, are ready for bookings, they are
"How Molly Made Good," and "Thou Shalt
Not Kill." Another attractive subject
which Mr. Cross secured while away is
"A Visit from St. Nicholas," a one-reel
series of animated drawings by Frank A.
Nankivell.
J. E. Michaels, of Michaels & Freeman,
photoplay brokers at No. 1 Delray street,
Pittsburgh, Pa., returned last Monday
from a t'wo weeks' trip to Wheeling and
other parts of West Virginia. While in
Wheeling, Mr. Michaels opened a tempor-
ary branch in the Athenian Amusement
Company's office, with George Panos in
charge.
VIRGINIA NEWS LETTER.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.— J. L. Sickles has
opened the Savoy theater in Alexan-
dria, Va., which is to be devoted entirely
to a colored patronage.
C. E. Roane, of Hopewell, Va., who was
one of the unfortunates Viho lost property
in the recent conflagration ■which de-
stroyed a large part of that place, reports
he will shortly be back in the motion pic-
ture business as he contemplates the early
opening of a new and permanent Family
theater.
Peter Koek has recently opened a new
house in Orange, Va., called th ; Palace
theater.
Asheville, N. C. — R. J. Sparks, who has
been manager of the motion picture in-
terests of the S. A. Lynch enterprises in
this city, has resigned his position and has
gone to Jacksonville, Fla., to assume Ihe
management of the .\rcade theater. I>an
Michalove has succeeded him here.
Bluefields, W. Va. — Russel S. Wehler,
owner and manager of the Rex theater in
this place, has recently joined the ranks
of the benedicts and is celebrating
his return from his honeymoon by
consulting plans which have just been
prepared for him and which contem-
January 8, 1916
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275
plate the increasing of the seating ca-
pacity of the Rex from four hundred or
more to over seven hundred seats. This
will be accomplished by making the house
longer and by the erection of a balcony.
Mr. Wehrle reports business as good. This
is, of course, evidenced by the proposed
improvements. An all feature program is
used at this house.
IN LOUISVILLE.
A Managerial Change and an Engage-
ment.
A change in managers has been made
at the Olympic and Hippodrome thea-
ters whereby Joe Goldberg, manager of
the Olympic, has taken charge of the
Hippodrome, and M. A. Jablow. manager
of the latter theater, has taken charge
of the Olympic. The engagement of Mr.
Goldberg to Miss Forman, of Louisville,
was recently announced.
RUSSELL McLEAN TO MANAGE
CAPITAL THEATER.
Henry Reis, manager of the Ideal thea-
ter, of Louisville, one of the theaters
operated by the Broadway Theaters n-
terprise, has returned from Frankfort,
Ky., where he opened the Capital thea-
ter, which was recently leased by the
Louisville coinpany. Russell McLane. of
Louisville, has been appointed manager
of the Capital and has assunied his duties.
CASINO'S BIG FESTIVAL WEEK.
A big festival feature week was held
at the Casino theater starting Jan. 3.
During the entir i week the program con-
sisted if from six to eight reels in whlct\
six stars or more were seen daily. Among
the film favorites were Mary Fuller,
King Baggot, Hobart Bosworth, Francis X.
Bushman, Charles Chaplin. Anita Stewart.
Earl Williams, Warren Kerrigan and
Leah Baird. Although the program was
changed daily there were very few pic-
tures shown which had been seen in
Louisville previously. A number of them
were two and three-reel subjects.
"NATION" FILM AT MACAULEY'S.
The management of Macauley's thea-
ter, Louisville, reports that it has booked
"The Birth of a Nation" for two solid
weeks at the playhouse, the engagement
to start on Monday, Feb. 14. Prices to
see this great production will be fifty
cents to $2 per seat. While the photo-
play has been seen in some of the small-
er Kentucky cities and in some of the
larger cities in the vicinity of Louisville,
this will be its first showing in the city.
Mr. Exhibitor: — You will get more
helpful information by carefully read-
ing one trade paper weekly than by
skimming over three or four. The
MOVING PICTURE WORLD is the
one paper you need.
KENTUCKY NOTES.
Announcement has been made at La
Grange, Ky., to the effect that A. W.
Vaughan has decided to sell out his mov-
ing picture equipment and get out of the
business. Mr. Vaughan has been operat-
ing the house for several months.
Robert P. Hite has sold the Amusu the-
ater in Conemaugh, Pa., to H. Stanley
Pringle and W. W. Wyke. Mr. Wyke has
been the manager of this theater for the
past four years and will continue in that
capacity.
The Quality Film Company at 404 Ferry
street, Pittsburgh, Pa., has secured an
extraordinary good line of holiday sub-
jects, including the following: "Aladdin
and His Wonderful Lamp," "Sleeping
Beauty," "Heart of a Princess," Baby
Early in "Golden Locks and Three Bears"
and others.
Louisville's Masonic Theater's Future Settled
R. V. McRae and M, A. McRae of Detroit Have Leased the House and Will Rename
It the Masonic-Strand — McRae Brothers Newcomers.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Louisville Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
LOUISVILLE, KY. — A rumor to the ef-
fect that Detroit Interests were to
lease-the Masonic theater of Louisville for
the purpose of starting a new moving pic-
ture theater has been confirmed by R. V.
and M. A. McRae, of Detroit, who have
leased the building, which Is now being
redecorated and put in shape for reopen-
ing as a high-class moving picture thea-
ter. The name of the theater has been
changed to the Masonic Strand theater.
R. V. McRae reports that this is the
first venture for himself and his brother
in the moving picture industry, but that
he has followed the exhibitors' and pro-
ducers' movements for years, and is well
acquainted with the ideas which are be-
ing used in the successful houses. The
two McR.aes will remain in Louisville,
where they will give their personal at-
tention to managing the theater. They
are connected with the McRae-Roberts
Co., of Detroit, which operates a news
syndicate.
The new firm will feature a twenty-
piece orchestra, which will play to the
pictures. R. V. McRae, in an interview
with the Louisville correspondent of the
MOVING PICTURE WORLD, stated that
the firm had not made any arrangements
for regular film service, and would not
tie itself to any producing companies, but
would secure a number of large available
productions.
The theater will be operated as a 15
and 2o-cent house, the lower floor being
25 cents. The gallery will not be used at
present, but may be turned into a negro
section. Artists are now busy redecorat-
ing the interior of the theater, which
will be finished in French gray, gold and
old rose, with costly rugs to match. Mr.
McRae stated that he would be in the
market for any high class material which
is not tied up in Louisville at this time.
MAY BUILD COLORED HOUSE.
It is understood that articles of incor-
poration will be filed during the next
few days by the People's Amusement
Company, of Louisville, an organization
which proposes to erect a colored moving
picture theater on Walnut street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets. It is un-
derstood that a theater seating over 930
people and costing between $15,000 and
$20,000 will be erected. The proposed
building is to be of brick, two stories at
the front and one story at the rear, and
is to occupy a lot 40x170 feet. The theater
will be operated as a strictly 5-cent mov-
ing picture house. It is understood that
the capital stock in the organiz.ation will
be held by both colored and "white people,
about 50 per cent, of the capital being held
by members of e.ich race, while the man-
agement will be in the hands of white peo-
ple. Walnut street is the main colored thor-
oughfare of the city, and it is estimated
that there are at least 40,000 colored peo-
ple centered on it at the point named.
The Colored Knights of Pythias have
done well with a new show house opened
by the organization a few "weeks ago.
The Pythian house has a seating capacity
of only about 350 people, but is filled
well at all performances. This house is
now showing features and has noted an
increased interest in better pictures on
the part of the colored people. A fe"w
years ago the race, it is said, would have
paid no attention to anything but blood
and thunder dramas or comedy.
LEXINGTON THEATER OPENS.
The Broadway Amusement Enterprise
Company, of Louisville, opened the new
Capital theater, of Lexington, Ky., on
Monday, Dec. 20, with the Triangle pro-
gram. The house is operated as a 5 and
10-cent theater, the first show being given
at 7 o'clock each evening, and the house
opening its doors at 6.30. A six-piece or-
chestra, under the direction of C. B. Rid-
dle has been employed. Dustin Farnum,
in "The Iron Strain," was the opening
feature.
TOO MANY FREE TICKETS.
While the proper distribution of tree
moving picture tickets is undoubtedly a
good thing in building up business, there
is strong objection on the part of several
of the exhibitors of Louisville to careless
distribution. It is stated that one of the
theaters operated practically a free show
during the week of December 20 by dis-
tributing numerous free tickets, even
distributing handbills which were good
for admission at the house. Careless dis-
tribution of this kind, in the opinion of
some of the exhibitors, will cheapen the
standing of the industry, and act as a
boomerang bound to hurt the moving
picture business and especially the houses
which promote this kind of movement.
Norman M. Dixon Visits.
Norman M. Dixon, former manager of
the Mutual Film Louisville office, "who
is now with the Indianapolis office of the
General Film Co., was in Louisville last
week and closed contracts for service
with the Parkland and Crystal theaters.
Louisville Personals.
The Colonial theater of Danville. Ky.,
"Which was recently closed so as not to
conflict with revival services being held
in the churches, has reopened for busi-
ness.
A. B. Arnett, of Winchester, Ky., "who
recently purchased the Colonial, of that
city, has about completed repairs and re-
modeling of the building, "which has been
freshly painted inside and out. The work
interfered with showing pictures for sev-
eral days, but the theater is again in oper-
ation.
Remodeled Ne'w Richmond House.
Charles Triebel. of New Richmond, C.
who recently purchased the Pastime at
Maysville, Ky., and assumed a flve-year
lease on the building, has announced that
he intends to remodel the structure and
open a first-class picture house, "which will
be the third active showhouse in the city.
The Pastime was closed for several months
following failure of the former operators.
Kentucky Theater Changes.
Lewis Judy and Marvin Gay, of Mt.
Sterling. Ky., "who for several months
have been operating the Paramount the-
ater, have closed a deal whereby they
have taken control of the Tabb theater
and have announced that the Paramount
will be closed and the shows transferred
to the Tabb. where they will be consoli-
dated with the service now being shown
at that theater. Joseph Miller, owner of
the Paramount theater, reports that he
will obtain new service and continue the
business of the house. Judy & Gay took
charge of the Tabb on Dec. 18.
Noland 5: Russell is the name of a new
firm which has taken over the Green
Dragon theater, at Shelbyville. Ky.. which
has been operated for several months by
the Majestic Amusement company, of that
city.
The management of the Lyric theater,
of Lawrenceburg, Ky., is making arrange-
ments to open a new theater which will
be known as Lyric No. 2, and which will
cater to the colored population of the city.
A new Power's 6A machine has been in-
stalled.
276
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Detroit Escapes Bad Law
Local Exhibitors, Led by Manager Gilligham, Hold Mass Meeting and Then At-
tend Hearing on New Censor Bill — Facts Are Placed Squarely Up to Law
Makers — Trouble Grew Out of Coming of "Nation" Film.
By Jacob Smith, Detroit Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
party of friends in the parlors of the
Park Hotel. Mt. Clemens. A wedding
luncheon followed and Mr. and Mrs.
Caille left the same evening for a short
wedding trip.
DETROIT, MICH. — Monday, Dec. 20, was
an important day in the history of
Detroit motion picture industry. On
Tuesday, Dec. 14. there was introduced
into the city council an ordinance by
Alderman Edward Barnett which in sub-
stance was that "it shall be unlawful for
any theater to show anything immoral,
obscene, lewd, lascivious, or of an inde-
cent character, or which portrays brutal-
ity, or which tends to incite race riot
or race hatred, or that shall represent or
purport to represent any hanging, lynch-
ing, burning, or placing in a position of
ignominy of any human being, the same
being incited by race hatred. Any person
violating this ordinance to have their
license revoked for one year and pun-
ished by a $200 fine and jail sentence, at
the discretion of the court; also that the
officers of any civic, charitable or social
organization may make complaint to the
Corporation Counsel for violations of the
ordinance, whose duty it shall be to prose-
cute all complaints."
On Sunday. Dec. 19. A. J. Gilligham,
manager of the General Film Company's
Detroit office, sent out the following no-
tice by special messenger to every ex-
hibitor and exchange in the city: "The
most drastic ordinance ever introduced in
the common council of the city of De-
troit was introduced last Tuesday night
by Alderman Barnett in reference to pic-
tures. Tour investment and your busi-
ness is actually at stake. Immediately
get in touch with your aldermen. Ask
them to vote "no" when this proposition
comes up in the council. There "will be
a public hearing on this matter in the
Council Chambers Monday morning at 11
o'clock. Attend by all means. There will
be a mass meeting of Detroit exhibitors
to protest against this measure at the
Empire theater at 11 o'clock Sunday
night."
On Sunday night about 100 exhibitors
attended the mass meeting and unani-
mously voted to use their best efforts in
preventing the passage of this ordinance.
A. J. Gilligham addressed the gathering.
Promptly at 11 o'clock Monday morning
in the Council Chambers the hearing
started before the Ordinance Committee.
There was present SO per cent, of the ex-
hibitors of the city, and all of the owners
and managers of the vaudeville and legiti-
mate theaters. In this connection it
might be said that the ordinance was
really framed in order to prevent the
showing of "Birth of a Nation" which
is booked for the Detroit opera house
for two weeks starting Jan. 2. A. J.
Gilligham, a theater owner in addition to
being manager of the General Film Co.,
was the first to speak for the motion pic-
ture industry.
"I represent 15 film exchanges." he said.
"I am here as their spokesman to pro-
test against the most unreasonable and
unfair ordinance ever introduced into the
city of Detroit. We have no desire to
offend any race, but if this ordinance is
permitted to pass as it is worded, any one
can go out and object to any film. All
of the managers of motion picture thea-
ters try to show clean films. It is not
the intention of any man in the film busi-
ness to present any picture that would
hurt any race. I am here to protest
against this drastic ordinance."
He was followed by Alderman John C.
X.odge, Frank A. Coffinberry, manager of
the Miles theater, Henry J. Guthard of
the Majestic theater, Peter J. Jeup. repre-
senting 130 small exhibitors, and Edward
Fitzgerald, the mayor's secretary. The
latter was sent to Chicago by the mayor
to see the "Birth of a Nation" and to
report on it. He said that there were a
number of scenes, which, in his opinion,
^'ere not quite fitting for persons of ten-
der years to see, as he believed they
would give a wrong idea of the negro
race. There was a heated discussion pro
and con regarding the ordinance and the
"Birth of a Nation."
For a tiine it looked as if the ordinance
would pass, and then Alderman John C.
Lodge spoke up: "Gentlemen, I think it
really "would be unfair to pass this ordi-
nance. If the theaters need censoring
we have a Recreation Commission to han-
dle that and I'll guarantee that next
spring the Board of Estimate will grant
a sufficient appropriation to permit this
Commission to go ahead with its censor-
ing. But I don't believe we should pass
this ordinance and interfere with the
work of this Commission. I would like
to see the ordinance withdrawn, and as
for the 'Birth of a Nation,' put it up to
the mayor, urging him to prohibit its
showing."
This seemed to meet with the approval
of both sides, and Alderman Barnett an-
nounced that he would withdraw the
ordinance.
As far as the "Birth of a Nation" is
concerned, pressure is being brought on
the mayor to have it prohibited, but it
is not believed that he will do so. While
there is some opposition against the pic-
ture, there are thousands of people who
are urging its appearance. They have
heard so much about it in other cities
and can see no reason why Detroit peo-
ple should not have an opportunity of
witnessing it.
All Michigan time on the "Birth of a
Nation" has been cancelled until after
its showing in Detroit.
HAIL TO DETROIT.
With another year now passed into the
beyond and a new year beginning, the
Detroit correspondent wants to say a few
words about Detroit and general condi-
tions. Detroit has increased 80,000 in
population in 12 months it not only leads
the world in the manufacture of auto-
mobiles and accessories, but leads in 20
different lines, such as pharmaceutical
supplies, adding machines, etc. In 1905
there "were three theaters in the city; to-
day there are over 175 theaters devoted
to motion pictures alone, to say nothing
of the legitimate and vaudeville theaters,
Detroit never entered a new year with
more optimism. When the next 12 montlis
have elapsed Detroit will have added the
following new theaters: Stratford, Drury
Lane. Ferry Field, Regent, Boulevard and
the new John H. Kunsky theater, Broad-
way and Grand Circus Park.
TO BEGIN ON KUNSKY HOUSE.
John H. Kunsky announces that "work
will positively start on his new downtown
theater by the first of February, same to
be completed by Sept. 15, 1916. The struc-
ture will cost In the neighborhood of
$400,000 and will be the only downtown
motion picture theater owned by its man-
agement. In other words, all of the other
downtown theaters are simply leased.
Mr. Kunsky, by the way. is a member of
the recently organized National Theater
Owners' Association.
ACT NOW OR HAVE CENSORS.
The Vigilance Committee announces
that it will make a strong effort to have
the Board of Estimates grant an ap-
propriation for paying theater censors.
If the motion picture exhibitors do not
want censorship under the Recreation
Commission the time to fight it is now.
If they wait, it will be too late. One way
to fight censorship is to clean up and put
on cleaner shows. Quite a number of
exhibitors are perfectly willing to have
police censorship as in the olden days,
but do not like the idea of a special
committee, consisting of club women who
may be inclined to be biased. Exhibitors
liaven't a moment to lose. They should
begin to build their organization at once
and make it an important factor to han-
dle such matters.
FROM DETROIT EXCHANGE MEN.
What L. E. Franconi, of Pathe, Says.
L. E. Franconi. Pathe: "Our business
in the past sixty days has shown an enor-
mous increase throughout the state, due
to a great extent to our Gold Rooster
features. Managers who formerly would
never consent to even talk to a Pathe
representative are now glad to book our
pictures. We are booking many leading
theaters "with first-runs and exhibitors
are running our pictures longer than they
used to. We look for 1916 to be a record-
breaking year for this exchange. Nothing
can stop us from forging ahead. We do
business strictly on the one-price system
and we treat everybody alike." Mr.
Franconi has had 10 years' experience in
all branches of the moving picture in-
dustry. Some years ago when he pre-
dicted in New York City that the day
would come when there would be thea-
ters seating 2,000 people and stupendous
productions, his friends lauglied at him.
Mr. Franconi predicts that within 12
months there will be a big shake-up
among the manufacturers and that there
will be fewer of them. "Manufacturers
who give their goods away and who don't
make money must quit the business," he
says. "No one can stay in this business
unless he makes money — which is the
same principle that applies to any busi-
ness." Mr. Franconi spent Christmas with
his family in New York.
Manager Dennison of Paramount
Pleased.
D. Leo Dennison, Paramount: "We have
enjoyed a splendid business since we
opened our office about six months ago.
We are furnishing our film to the lead-
ing exhibitors of the state and we don't
know what it is to
have a dissatisfied
customer. We do
everything in our
power to help the
exhibitor and co-
operate with him.
During the coming
year we believe that
A. ARTHUR CAILLE WEDS.
The World extends its best wishes and
congratulations to A. Arthur Caille, presi-
dent of the Majestic, Fine Arts, Ferry
Field. Maxine and Norwood theaters, who
was married on Saturday, Dec. 1S>', to Mrs.
Lila R. .^chantz. in the presence of a small
exhibitors will con-
tract for longer run.s
on Paraniount fea-
tures. Many large
exhibitors are mak-
ing a big mistake by
changing pictures
every day. They
could just as well
run features t'vs'o and
three days and thxis
get the benefit of reduced prices."
Chosen Items of Special Interest.
The Globe theater. Grand River and
Trumbull avenues, Detroit, has declared
a five per cent, dividend amounting to
D. Leo Dennison.
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
277
$25,000. Checks were mailed to stock-
holders on Dec. 23. The Globe was re-
modeled In the fall and the seating ca-
pacity increased to 1,000. Roy Bishop is
the manager.
Fred Grennell has resigned from the
Detroit Free Press to devote his entire
time to press agent work for the Ma-
jestic, Norwood. Fine Arts. Knicker-
bocker and Orpheum theaters.
The Highland View theater, 3012
Woodward avenue. Detroit, is now un-
der the management of A. G. Shay.
A panic was narrowly averted at the
Crystal theater, Sturgis, Dec. 21.
The lease of the Norwood theater to
Messrs. Caille and Guthard is for a
period of ten years.
ILLINOIS NEWS LETTER.
By Frank H. Madison, Illinois Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
Manager C. W. Chiles With General
Film.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.— Clarence W.
Chiles, former manager of the Lyric
theater at Springfield, has been appointed
traveling representative for the General
Film Company of St. Louis, which will be
his headquarters, although he will travel
out of Springfield, with central Illinois for
his territory.
New Belleville Theater.
The Park theater in St. Louis was rec-
ommended by the building commission as
the model for the new theater to be con-
structed in Beleville, 111. The seating
capacity of the local theater is to be
2,000. There is to be a lower floor and
balcony, the balcony being constructed
on the same style and plan as in the
Lyric theater at Belleville. It is to en-
circle the houses from boxes to boxes.
The stage is to be large enough to ac-
commodate the bigest road show. The
sides of the house will open so that it
can be used for sumer shows.
Actor's Dad an Exhibitor.
Manager Chris Taylor of Dreamland at
Kewanee features his son, E. Forrest
Taylor, in Western pictures every Mon-
day.
Two New Companies.
Secretary of State Stevenson at Spring-
field has issued certificates of incorpora-
tion as follows:
The International Photoplay Company
of Chicago, with capital stock of $25,000,
the incorporators being Anton Czecho-
wicz, Stanley Snopek and Frank Szezep-
kowski, and the Theater Belvoir Company
of Champaign, incorporated with $50,000
capital stock, by L. V. and E. H. Russell
and Mary L. Mayfield.
Chris Taylor Entertains Kiddies.
All the school children under twelve at
Ive^wanee, 111., have seen a free show at
the Dreamland. Manager Chris Taylor
has just concluded a long series of such
entertainments.
Yule Tide Showmanship.
The Star at Lincoln, 111., had a Santa
Glaus who gave candy to all children.
While admission was charged, the man-
agement spent three times the cost of
each ticket for entertainment. The Bel-
voir, the Lyric and the Orpheum thea-
ters at Champaign, 111., had free Christ-
mas shows for children. Manager Erber
placed the Fischer theater in Danville,
111., at the disposal of the Rotary clubs
and they entertained all the poor kids of
the city "with picture shows and two
Christmas trees. All the boys and girls
in Pontiao. 111., had to do to see the an-
nual Christmas show at the Bond thea-
ter was to walk in. The Maywood Hip-
podrome at Maywood, III., gave a big
Christmas party. The feature was "A
Little Brother of the Rich."
Illinois Theater Changes.
The former Family theater of La Salle,
111., has been entirely remodeled and has
reopened with the Mutual Masterpicture,
"Up From the Depths." J. Koleites & Co.
B. A. Lucas, of La Salle, 111., has madt
.arrangements for the construction of a
theater in the near future. The "Birth
of a Nation" is soon to be shown at the
La Salle theater at La Salle, 111.
Nelson Brownfield has leased the Hip-
Ijodrome theater at Chillicothe, 111., from
Bennett Bros.
Steve Lawless has opened a moving
picture show in the opera house at Lib-
erty, 111.
H. Schmidt has closed his moving pic-
ture theater at Manteno, 111.
William R. Hayes has purchased the
Majestic theater at DuQuoin, 111.
The Illinois theater at Rock Island, 111.,
is now under the management of Jay
ijox, a member of the Metropolitan
Amusement Company, which recently took
over that house.
Illinois Brevities.
The Gem theater at Cairo, 111., played
a return date of "Neptune's Daughter."
The Star theater at Quincy, 111., did
good business with a home talent rail-
road photoplay.
The Fox, Star and .Sti'and theaters in
Aurora, 111., are selling coupon books for
$2, which contain $2.50 worth of tickets,
wliich will be honored at any of the the-
aters. Quite a number were sold for
Christmas gifts.
Hanley & Gasmann discontinued their
show at the Globe theater in Ivesdale,
111., temporarily because of bad roads and
the season of advent.
Mrs. T. L. "Van Prefer has christened
her new theater at East Alton, 111., the
Gem.
The Central theater at Danville. 111.
lias changed its policy and is now giving
three acts of vaudeville and four reels of
pictures for ten cents.
"Cabiria" was a repeater at the Illinois
theater in Rock Island.
At Huntington, Patrons Ask for Sabbath Shows
Manager Perfect Takes a Ballot of Opinions and Finds 952 for Sunday Pictures and
Only 58 Against — Prosecutor Sapp Says No.
Special to Moving Picture World from Indiana Trade News Service.
HUNTINGTON, IND.— T. Guy Perfect,
head of the Huntington motion pic-
ture company, opened a ballot box for his
patrons to express their opinion as to
whether or not they wanted Sunday
shows. Out of 952 ballots cast, only 5S
were opposed to Sunday exhibitions. Man-
ager Perfect says that he does not know
whether or not he will try to keep open
on Sundays, that he is using the ballot
system merely to find out how public sen-
timent stands. "Many other cities in the
state have Sunday shows and I believe
there is an overwhelming demand in this
city for the same kind of entertainment,"
he says.
Prosecutor A. H. Sapp, when he heard
what was being done, came out fiattooted
against Sunday picture shows in Hunting-
ton and indications are that he will be
upheld in this stand by the city author-
ities. "I think Huntington is too small a
city for Sunday shows," said Mr. Sapp,
"and as long as I have the power of en-
forcing the law, I cannot see my way clear
to allow them to remain open on the Sab-
bath in defiance of the state laws.
"I have had numerous calls since it be-
came known the question \\'as again before
tlie public and so far as I am able to .
learn the sentiment seems to be against
Sunday shows."
over the sidewalk in front of the theater.
This is permissible under the city ordi-
nance, but the city authorities have denied
permission to do the work. The suit asked
that an injunction be granted forcing
Commissioner Hllkene to approve the spe-
cifications and to prevent interference
with the work.
L. F. Ashley Buys Theater.
L. F. Ashley of Ladysmith, Wis., took
charge of the U. S. Motion Picture theater,
Noblesville, Ind.. recently, having pur-
chased the business from L. J. Dunning.
Mr. Ashley is a young man of experience
in the picture business and expects to
make the house one of the best in Nobles-
ville.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunning will return to
their home at Ligonier, Ind,
New Vincennes House Opens.
The Alhambra theater at Vincennes,
Ind., Second street and Swartzel avenue,
has been opened by Joe Bauer, proprietor.
The house will seat 450 people and is mod-
ern and fireproof. George Swartzman is
manager and will run one vaudeville act
as part of the program.
Would Stop Outside Music in
Indianapolis.
An ordinance has been introduced in the
Indianapolis city council which is believed
to be directed against moving picture the-
aters. It seeks to prevent any owner,
manager, or employe from the use of mu-
sic or noise on the streets to attract at-
tention to the house. Some of the houses
use barliers. and others have used drums
and buglers.
W. F. Hurst Will Manage Local Pathe.
W. F. Hurst has been named to. succeed
J. G. Lytle as manager of the Pathe ex-
change in the Willoughby building. In-
dianapolis. Mr. Hurst has been with the
company for fifteen years, and most re-
cently was employed as a traveling audi-
tor out of Cincinnati.
Suit Over Metal Awning in Indianapolis.
Charles M. Olsen and Benjamin V. Bar-
ton, proprietors of the Central Amusement
company, have filed suit in the local civil
court at Indianapolis asking an injunc-
tion against Mayor Joseph E. Bell and
Jacob H. Hllkene, building commissioner.
Barton & Solson are owners of the Al-
hambra theater, Indianapolis, and they
say they wish to erect a metal awning
Indianapolis Strand's Decorations.
The decorations for the Strand theater,
Indianapolis, are in charge of Ernest Hu-
ber of the W. P, Nelson company of Chi-
cago. The color scheme is burnt orange,
ivory, gold and black. The decorators
say it will give some novel and striking
harmonies that will help to make the
house a place of beauty.
Chosen Indiana Items.
The Parent-Teachers' Club of Evans-
ville, Ind., has booked "Litte Lord Faunt-
leroy" as one of the pictures which the
women wish to be shown to the children
of Evansville. The women's committee
of the Parent-Teachers' Club is trying to
get pictures in which love and murder are
not the themes, according to their state-
ment.
The Bxcell Film company, Indianapolis,
has been incorporated with a capital of
$10,000 to sell and rent films. The direct-
ors are Cecil Patrick, Mildred Patrick and
Harry J. Brooks.
The Fireside Theaters company, Indian-
apolis, capital, $1,500, has been incorpo-
rated to do a motion picture theater busi-
ness. The directors are C. R. Traub, J. W.
and L. B. Summers.
The new $5,000 Kimball pipe organ has
been installed at the Bucklen theater,
Elkhart. Patrons of the theater are show-
ing a great deal of Interest in the music.
278
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Censors Delay Business
Kansas Board of Censors Announces That Appeal Board Will Sit Only Twice a
Month— Films That Fail to Pass Face a Two Weeks' Wait— W. D. Ross Wants
to Run Again for Censorship.
Special to Moving Picture World from Kansas News Service.
entire receipts were turned over to the
charity work.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The censor board
ot Kansas has found another way to
hold up films from being- released to the
exhibitors and now exchange men face
an enforced wait of one or two weeks on
all pictures on which they wish to make
an appeal from the decision of W. D.
Ross, the censor, and his assistants.
The new policy has just been announced
at Topeka by the three members ot the
appeal board. It is that they will meet
hereafter only twice a month to view any
films. Previously they have met almost
daily and when an exhibitor was dissatis-
fied with Ross' non-approval of a film he
could take it quickly to the appeal board,
frequently having it released for imme-
diate sale. But no more.
The appeal board's announcement
means that a film won't be reviewed ex-
cept at a stated time, about the first and
fifteenth of each month. If Ross says a
picture shouldn't be shown; then it can't
be until the appeal board holds its next
regular session.
Preceding the appeal board's announce-
ment came the statement from Ross that
he would be a candidate for re-election
next fall. He is the state superintendent
of instruction and holds his office as cen-
sor in the educational department. He
no^v is serving his second term.
"The last legislature gave a new dig-
nity and importance to the office of state
superintendent and naturally I should
like to share the increased usefulness as
well as enjoy the added honor which the
position will mean hereafter," he said, as
a part ot his candidacy announcement.
"Finally, with my knowledge of the needs
and my acquaintance with the people of
the state I feel that I am in better posi-
tion to render a service that is worth
while than ever before. So, I shall run
again."
H. G. GILL MARRIED.
H. G. Gill, publicity man tor the Kansas
City office of the Universal, "put one
over" his fellow workers the day before
Christmas when he announced that he
had been married a month. Nobody in the
office had gotten wind of the wedding.
But it happened on November 24, when
Gill and Miss Marcella Lake got on an
interurban car and went to Olathe, Kan.,
for the ceremony.
FREE XMAS SHOW.
The Penn Valley theater, 2124 Jefferson
street, Kansas City, put on a big "Christ-
mas" show for the kiddies of the neigh-
borhood. Hal Norton, the manager, post-
ed notices that his afternoon show on
Christmas day would be free, but that no-
body over 15 years old would be allowed
to attend. Consequently nearly two thou-
sand "kids" piled into the house, ate the
candy he provided, laughed when Santa
Claus appeared and sat entranced while
the Universal program was run.
BIG "PEACE" FEATURE COMES.
The WillLs Wood theater, here, and the
Boyd theater, Omaha, both opened on
Christmas day with the big feature. "The
Battle Cry of Peace," and have sold out
at practically every performance with an
admission price of twenty-five, fifty, sev-
enty-five and one dollar. The Willis Wood,
although the monster film was booked
only for three weeks, now have extended
its engagement to four with permission
to continue it longer if desired.
The staging of the film here shows the
finest production yet at any local house.
The stage, on which the projection scene
is placed, was especially decorated and
Frederick J. Curth, of the Kansas City
symphony orchestra, was given an or-
chestra of thirty pieces to furnish the in-
cidental music. In addition a chorus of
forty women was employed to sing patri-
otic songs while the film is being run off.
Two performances are given each day,
one at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon and
the other at 8:15 o'clock at night. One
striking feature of the showing here is
the sale of the higher priced seats. It
has shown, so far, that big productions
can expect to play to higher prices, as a
third of the Willis Wood patrons have
taken the seventy-five cent seats. Omaha,
it is understood, is finding a similar con-
dition.
The picture was shown privately two
days before Christmas to army officers,
newspaper men, and members of the Se-
curity League. A parade to the theater
was led by the Kansas City milita com-
panies and naval reserves. At the thea-
ter short talks were made by J. L. Loose,
president of the local branch of the lea-
gue, and Dr. Burris A. Jenkins, pastor of
the Linwood Boulevard Christian church.
"CARE OF BABY" PICTURES.
.V series of picture films on cliild hy-
giene work will be taken in Chicago un-
der the direction ot Dr. Lydia A. DeVil-
bliss, head of the Kansas bureau ot child
hygiene. Doctor DeVilbliss already has
gone to the Lake City and is preparing
for the actual filming work.
"Kansas has the only hygiene bureau in
this section of the country," she explained
before leaving Topeka, her home, "and
this is the reason we were asked to put
on the demonstration of the care of the
baby — bathing, dressing, care of its teeth,
eyes, nose, throat and so forth."
GRUBEL BROS. GIVE BENEFIT.
The Electric theater, Kansas City,
Kans., was turned over to the city police
one day in the week before Christmas,
to be operated by them as a benefit per-
formance for the Christmas fund being
used by the department for the relief of
poor families during the holidays. Gru-
bel Bros., the managers, arranged a pro-
gram ot pictures and vaudeville and the
Will Enlarge the Apollo.
The .4pollo, 3225 Troost avenue, is to
be enlarged. Fred L. Scott, the new man-
ager, has announced that a balcony seat-
ing- 300 persons will be added to the big
residence house at once. The lower floor
no-w has a capacity of about SOO. Another
possible change in policy will be that of
running big features four or five nights
a week instead of the t-wo or three pre-
viously.
Thompson Preaches Preparedness.
The war pictures taken by Donald C.
Thompson are being shown at Thomp-
son's home town, Topeka. Kan., and
Thompson is with them, giving the "home
folks." as the pictures are run off, a vivid
word description of the difficulties of a
war photographer and what may happen
to this country if it doesn't get behind
the preparedness campaign. Thompson,
who formerly was a photographer on one
of the Topeka papers, remained there five
days. The pictures were shown at the
Grand theater.
Kansas City House Goes Back to 5 Cents
Victor Theater, Operated by J. F. Rose, Feels Competition of Nearby Five-Cent
House and Will Decrease Admission.
THE Victor theater, Kansas City, Kan.,
has recently changed radically its
methods of operation. J. F. Rose, proprie-
tor, admits that he has taken a step that
can be called backward, but asks what
he could do under the circumstances. His
theater is near the center of the city, and
his chief competitor is charging 5 cents
admission. Both theaters have been giv-
ing the very best of service, first releases
of fine material. Both have been provid-
ing five and six reels of pictures and two
acts of vaudeville. Mr. Rose had been
charging 10 cents on Monday and Tues-
day, 5 cents other days, and hoping to
make the price 10 cents every day. But
a few days ago he took the bull by the
horns, and made the price 5 cents every
day. But he cut out the vaudeville — he
said he couldn't see that it was doing the
show any good anyway. And, for two
reasons, he is having to decline the first
releases; they come too high, now, and
some of the houses won't let their stuff
be sho-wn at 5 cents.
But Mr. Rose is not allowing his enter-
tainment to deteriorate. He has sent
away the mechanical player, and installed
an orchestra of five pieces, with Ray Stin-
son, violinist, well known in musical cir-
cles as an experienced orchestra leader,
in charge. The orchestra will play real
music adopted to tlie films, three pieces
in the afternoon and five in the evening.
The Victor seats 700; its location, and
its reputation, almost guarantee success
if pictures can succeed anywhere in the
city. And Mr. Rose seems to be starting
on a very definite plan to build his busi-
ness. Apparently he hopes to develop a
patronage that will be not only satisfied
but enthusiastic, and that eventually,
when the time comes, will gladly pay the
ten cents admission that he may later es-
tablish. The orchestra is an important
feature of this purpose. And the elimin-
ation of the vaudeville, which allows at-
tention to be centered on the picture ser-
vice, is another feature. Mr. Rose hopes
also tor the development of a desire on
the part of other managers to charge ten
cents.
The Victor recently showed "Damaged
Goods" for three days, running a contin-
uous show from 1 to 11:30, and taking in
nearly $1,000. Ordinarily the box office
is closed between 4.30 and 7 o'clock.
NOTES FROM ANDERSON, IND.
By Leon Louiso, Special Correspondent
for .\nderson, Ind.
ANDERSON, IND. — The Cozy motion pic-
ture theater has undergone a number
of improvements and is no-w one of the
coziest theaters in the city. The manage-
ment is under the direction of Mr. Frend
Brown and Mrs. Jessie M. Faulkner. The
theater has been entirely redecorated on
the inside and a new, artistic front has
been included. The service includes the
Pathe, World Film and General Film fea-
tures. The admission remains at the old
rate of 5 cents. Jos. Faulkner and Wayne
Rittenour furnish the excellent music pre-
sented by this theater.
Mr. Parvin Cook, the recent manager
of the Starland theater, has resigned. Mr.
Elmer Howell -n'ill take the management
of the house. Mr. Cook has helped to
build up a. following of the best element
of motion picture patrons of the city. His
work with the theater has been very
satisfactory and many will regret that
he leaves the management. He has not as
January 8, 1916
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279
yet annouiioeii in what field his future
activities will be. Mr. Howell is one of
the best known men in the industry in
this city and he takes up the managrement
with this advantag"eous asset.
OTHER PRAIRIE STATE NOTES.
New Plaza Theater in Sioux City.
C lOUX CITY. IOWA.— Plans have been
filed for the new Plaza theater in
Sioux City which St. Elmo Bateman of
Waterloo is promoting-. A wholesale
liquor house is to be transformed at a
cost of $35,000. It will contain a pipe
orsran. the only one in a Sioux City photo-
play house.
Book That Should Be Helpful.
Frank Harding of Grinnell, Iowa, an ex-
hibitor, has issued a forty-eight page
book. "The Movie Man's Friend. " outlining
stunts he used in seeking business. We
have not seen the book, but from this de-
scription we presume that it contains
much valuable matter.
New Iowa Houses and Changes.
Allen Lynde has sold his interest in the
moving picture theater at Pettison, la., to
Merle R. Fish, his partner.
W. N. Potts has purchased the Lincoln
theater in Jefferson. la., from Woods &
Gottlieb.
Otto Haus has sold his moving picture
show at New Hampton. la., to William
O'Connor and Paul Martin.
B. C. and Ralph T. Morgan, owners of
the Empress theater at Harlan, la., who
purchased the Lyric theater in that, city
from G. A. Curtis, will operate both
houses. The Lyric will be open nightly
and the Empress on Friday and Saturday
nights.
Guy Tadlock has sold a half interest In
the Star theater at Sioux City, la., to
Frank Perrera for $5,000. Charles Boon
is the other partner.
A. Drake has sold his moving picture
show at Radcliffe. la., to Granville Bros.
H. H. Ling of Newell has purchased the
Photoplay theater at Hanson, la.
Beckman & Brebesheimer have leased
the Gem theater at Grundy Center, la.,
to Charles Johnstone.
Iowa Brevities.
The Casino theater at Des Moines. la..
is now charging straight ten cents admis-
sion, five for children and showing only
feature films.
The Garden theater at Davenport. la.,
played a return date of "The Island of
Regeneration."
Nebraska Brevities.
H. B. Hurst has sold the Rex theater at
Chadron, Neb., to Dr. McDowell and Mr.
Smoke, of that city. Mr. Hurst has
bought the Pastime and Deadwood thea-
ters at Deadwood, S. D. Mr. Peterson,
former owner of the Pastime and Dead-
wood theaters, is going to Bellefourche.
LANSING'S NEW THEATER.
Washington Strand a Fine Picture
Theater— Details.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Ser\'ice.
LANSING. MICH. — The South Lansing
Photoplay Company of Lansing
has been incorporated with capital stock
of $3,000. This is the company which has
ripened the new Washington Strand the-
ater at 1129 South Washington avenue in
Lansing, seating 300 persons. The stage
effects include green velour curtains
draped from the top of the proscenium
arch and bearing the theater's monogram,
"W. S." The setting was paneled especial-
ly by the Kunsky Scenic Company of De-
troit, showing a landscape and water ef-
fect in green foliage and frost trimmings.
The Minusa gold fiber screen itself is back
of the stage setting and does not come
into view until the picture begins. A 1916
model Motiograph projector is used.
The entrance is in white tile walls and
floors with green figuring.
The box office is marble and plate glas-s
enclosed. The lobby is finished in ma-
hogany, with much space between them.
The electrical fixtures are made to order,
of grass and wicker, with stained glass.
The semi-indirect lighting system is
used.
The officers of the company are A. A.
Lauzin. president: B. F. Hall, Jr., vice-
president: F. J. Lamb, secretary-treas-
urer: Arthur B. Campbell and T. H. Eng-
lish, directors. Walter Jacobson is man-
ager.
Children's Matinee at 2 Cents.
The Lyric theater at Houghton is fea-
turing a two-cent matinee for children
every Saturday.
Michigan Brevities.
T. J. Tubbs and Edward Cooper of
Owosso opened their new moving picture
theater at Ovid, Mich., with "My Official
Wife."
The military battalion in Grand Rapids
will co-operate with Powers theater In
that city in putting on "The Battle Cry
of Peace" some time in January.
Robert Holmes, operator, and Charles
Mallette. his assistant at the Ideal theater
on N. Washington avenue in Grand Rap-
ids, were painfully burned in extinguish-
ing a film fire.
Fred G. Anthier has purchased the Idle
Hour theater at Travers City, Mich., from
Daniel S. Martin.
M. F. Decker, of Paw Paw, has pur-
chased the New Epoch theater at Water-
vliet, Mich., from John Conners. Conners
also has sold the Gem theater at Hartford
to Guy Fish, one of its former owners,
and Samuel Martin.
On Film Row, St. Louis
World Representative Shakes Snow from His Whiskers and Goes In to See Local
Exchange Men on Olive Street— Finds Managers Optimistic and Business Not
Too Bad to Smile Over- Some Are Enthusiastic.
A. H. Giebler, St. Louis Correspondent
C T. LOUIS has just passed through two
^ of the worst snow storms and bliz-
zards of the year. Christmas Eve brought
a blizzard of half rain and halt snow
that after it fell to the ground was all
slop and slush, and many a specially ar-
ranged program went begging for want
of patrons. Two days after Christmas
the Storm King played a return engage-
ment and wrapped us up in another
blanket of snow.
In Film Row, on Olive street, no one
exchange manager would commit himself
to the statement that his office was set-
ting the woods on fire, but nobody seemed
at all downcast; in fact, the future looks
bright for both the distributer and the
exhibitor for the coming year.
We visited Film Row simultaneously
with the second snow storm, and after
the managers got over their disappoint-
ment w^hen we had shaken the snow from
our hats and whiskers and they found
that we were not a belated Santa Claus
they spoke up and talked real cheerful.
Manager Baker, the head Pox at the
Fox exchange, had not returned from
Kansas City, where he went to spend the
holiday with relatives, but there w^as a
pleasing hum of business all over the
place.
Sam Werner, of the United, was opti-
mistic and full of his new plan of releas-
ing a big feature a week. Mr. Werner
says the troubles that have beset the
United company will be finally disposed
of about the first of the year, and it is
his intention to devote most of his time
to big features.
S. W. Hatch, of the V-L-S-E. said busi-
ness is not any too good, but he had that
well known Hatch smile on when he said
it. and to judge from tlie measure of
popularity that Big Four features are
earning he has no cause to worry.
Charles Werner, who is the only man-
ager in the row tliat is up in the air, Mr.
Werner's office being on the second floor
of the Empress building, was full of
Metro talk. Mr. Werner can entertain
any man for a solid hour with his inter-
esting reminiscences of the early days in
feature renting in the south. He says if
the chills and fever hadn't driven him
from the south he'd be there yet.
E. W. Dustin of the World Film was
still harping on his favorite theme, "Qual-
ity, quality — and artistic direction are
what make great pictures!"
The General Film company, the last ex-
change before you catch a street car, is
one of those exchanges that looks like a
bank from the outside, and from the busy
appearance of everyone, from the man-
ager down to the office boy, it looks still
more like a bank from the inside.
Moving Picture World.
At the Triangle office in the triangular
shaped Plaza building, we formed a tri-
angle with Floyd Lewis and his assistant,
Mr. Frees, and had a discussion of Tri-
angle pictures that was illuminative and
beneficial to every one.
C. S. Edwards, of the Pathe Exchange,
is busy on the Red Circle, and full of
plans of how he is going to break the
record on serials that he established with
"Neal of the Navy."
At the Universal Exchange Manager
Barney Rosenthal was full of Blue Bird
enthusiasm and deep in consultation with
carpenters who are building the new of-
fice for the handling of the Blue Bird
photoplays, which will be under the
watchful eye of I. Leon Klasky. Mr. Ros-
enthal is full of plans for the New Year
and says that Universal peace and pros-
perity will be the watchword for 1916.
MUST SEE ALL FILM HE BOOKS.
William Sievers, manager of the New
Grand Central theater, has adopted a new
policy in regard to the programs that
will be shown in his house in the future.
Mr. Sievers will book only such features
as have been reviewed by himself and
found to be up to the standard of photo-
plays shown at the Grand Avenue play-
house. Heretofore the New Grand Cen-
tral has run a feature a week, but begin-
ning with the week of Dec. 27 a new
bill was put on for New Year's, making
the change on Friday instead of Sunday.
Mr. Sievers says that he will close his
house for a few days or a week rather
than put on pictures that do not come up
to his standard of excellence.
Patrons Know Why.
The St. Louis Times, in a Film Fan
Contest, has made the discovery that St.
Louis picture lovers are getting to be
very sophisticated in the matter of mov-
ing pictures, and while they are enthusi-
astic and praise heartily any artistic film
that depicts a logical story, they are as
critical about the poorly constructed
plays that have a weak plot, or perhaps
no plot at all. The contestants must tell
in so many words why they like certain
films, and in trying to decide which one
of several films they like best, they also
find out which one, or ones they like
least, and w^hy.
Kiddies Get Gifts at Best.
The Best theater. Jefferson and Chero-
kee street, had a special matinee for chil-
dren on Dec. 26, where every child that
attended the show received a gift from
the manager, Fred Wehrenberg.
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January 8, 1916
New Dallas Exchange
J. D. Wheelan, a Leader in Local Film Circles, Begins New Exchange — J. D. Whee-
lan Film Company at Old Peerless Site, 1919 Main Street, Dallas— Will Work
on Independent Basis with No Contracts for Output.
By S. A. M. Harrison Dallas Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DALLAS, TEXAS. — A new film ex-
change, to work entirely on an in-
dependent basis, has been opened up in
Dallas by J. D. Wheelan. Offices are
being fitted up in the room formerly oc-
cupied by the Peerless Company at 1919
Main street, and present indications are
that these will be elaborately furnished.
Mr. Wheelan will do business under the
name of the J. D. Wheelan Film Company,
although he will have no associates for
the time being.
Mr. Wheelan is one of the Nestors of
the film business in the Southwest. When
cinematographic houses were as scarce as
hen's teeth, he was in the phonograph
business, first putting in a line of films
as a side issue. Later he devoted his en-
tire time to the business, forming a cor-
poration with a name similar to the pres-
ent one. This l^e sold out, it finally merg-
ing into th e General Film Company,
whose stuff it was handling. More re-
cently and until its absorption by the
Mutual of Tennessee Mr. Wheelan has
been the head and shoulders of the Mu-
tual of Texas.
Mr. Wheelan was also deeply interested
in the Paramount of Texas. This inter-
est he has sold, and it is understood that
he got cash for both Paramount and Mu-
tual stocks, putting him in the enviable
position of being able to handle anything
that comes along.
For the present the new exchange will
handle open stuff, making no contracts
for output.
FIRE IN DALLAS THEATER.
Jefferson Suffers Heavily from Water
Damage and Loss of Root —
Operator Averts Panic.
Fire on the second floor of the build-
ing adjoining the Jefferson theater, Dal-
las, caused that house quite a little dam-
age on the night of December 22, and
necessitated closing for several days.
The hardware store next door was gutted
and the roof over the front part of the
theater was burned off. Water practically
wrecked the finish of the foyer and the
front wall of the main auditorium, but
the auditorium itself and the stage were
untouched. The damage will amount to
about $10,000 on the whole thing, well In-
sured.
The Jefferson has been running vaud'i-
ville and pictures. As the fire was rather
late, few people were in the house, but
even then a panic might have resulted
when the auditorium, filled with smoke,
had not the operator, Joe Brewer, been
cool headed enough to give the patrons
the impression that the fire was further
away and kept his machine going until
all were out.
Will Handle Supplies.
It is reported on good authority that
the Western Automatic Music Company,
Dallas, will put in a line of picture he-
ater supplies. As the company already
controls the United Seating Company this
will place them in a position to com-
pletely equip a house. The date of the
change is not announced.
Strong on His Peace Music.
The musical director of the special or-
chestra engaged by the Empire theater,
San Antonio, Texas, for the showing of
"The Battle Cry of Peace," Is about as
enthusiastic as they make em. During
a rehearsal of the special music at a pre-
liminary run of the picture he was so
determined to make the music just right
that he broke four batons, two stand
lights and a large announcement sign.
Manager Lytle remarked that "he is
expensive," but the results bid fair to
rijpay it.
Dallas Local Notes.
E. R. McDuffey of the Essanay force
was in the city preliminary to a trip
over the territory, specializing on "The
Strange Case of Mary Page."
H. T. Peebles, South Texas representa-
tive of the Mutual, spent Christmas in
Dallas, principally to meet H. T. Peebles,
Jr., who arrived December 23. Fine
youngster and mother doing well.
G. B. Logan of the Southern Paramount,
headquarters Atlanta, Ga., was in town
overseeing the purchase by the Tandy
and Lynch interests of J. D. Wheelan's
stock in the Texas Paramount.
Dallas District Happenings.
The opera house at Boerne, Texas, has
ben purchased by Rudolph Ort, and will
be run as a picture house, using program
service.
Comfort, Texas, has two houses, both
opened recently. They are the Peters
Opera House, leased for projection by A.
Rashio of San Antonio, and the Franklin,
opened by Arthur Franklin & Sons. The
Franklin firm also has a house at Ban-
dera, a town forty miles off the railroad.
Felix Hernandez & Co. have taken over
the Guadalupe theater at Laredo, Texas.
The new Royal theater at Laredo,
Texas, has been opened by L. M. Valdez.
The Royal is a fine house and will run
features only, arrangements having been
made for service from Fox, Triangle and
Mutual.
The Queen theater, San Antonio, has
discontinued all features and will run
program only, contracting for both Mu-
tual and General. Excessive transient
trade is given as the reason for the move.
Oklahoma City Makes Mayor Censor
City Commissioners Pass Emergency Ordinance Making Mayor Absolute Censor
of Theaters and Shows — "Opinion of Mayor" Is Final Criterion.
Special to Moving Picture World from Midwest News Service.
KLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. — Absolute
o
atres and all other places of entertain-
ment, whether pub'..c or private, is vested
in the mayor of Oklahoma City, Okla., by
an emergency ordinance approved by the
city commissioners. The ordinance makes
the mayor virtual dictator over the the-
aters and other amusement places.
The city's action was the result of a
petition for censorship recently submitted
to the city commissioners by the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of the city.
The women were spurred to action by mo-
tion pictures that they believed should
not have been exhibited. The principal
offender was a film called "Inspiration,"
in which Audrey Munson, the "Panama-
Pacific girl,' appeared. One union adopted
resolutions against this picture, and asked
for a board of censors. Other unions
joined the censorship petition, although
they did not go on record as sharing the
unfavorable opinion of "Inspiration."
A conference of the mayor with the
Woman's Christian Temperance Unions,
the Ministerial Alliance and other organi-
zations identified with uplift and social
reform movements resulted in Mayor
Overholser adopting the strong methods
of Mayor Thompson of Chicago, declaring
there should be no censorship unless he
should be made censor and called upon his
conferees to adopt a resolution requesting
the city commissioners to make him the
censor.
The censorship ordinance vests all pow-
er in the mayor. He may, however, in
cases of emergency appoint and deputize
"assistant censors," who may pass on the
propriety or impropriety of performances.
"Any person, firm or corporation op-
erating any theater, picture show, vaude-
ville or place of public congregation for
entertainment, whether public or private,
free or for hire, and who shall permit the
exhibition, display, showing, picturing,
expression or publication, in whatever
form, of any idea calculated, in the opin-
ion of the mayor, to corrupt private mor-
als, or who shall continue to do so after
the same is forbidden by the mayor of
Oklahoma City," is the exact wording of
that part of the ordinance which specifies
the misdemeanor.
Penalty for violation of th ' ordinance
may be placed, upon conviction, at not
less than $50 nor more than $100, or ten
to ninety days in jail, or both, in the
discretion of the court.
The wording of the ordinance is con-
sidered virtually to make every theater
owner his own censor. For, even if a
show has come and gone from a theater,
and later is brought to the attention of
the mayor and proved to his satisfaction
to have been immoral, the penalty of the
ordinance is considered to be in order on
conviction.
Thus the burden of strict censorship
has been shoved from the shoulders of the
mayor or any other "censorship commit-
tee" directly upon those of the owners ot
show houses, who are expected to vouch
for the cleanness of their entertainments
before their presentation.
The conviction of a theater manager of
giving an entertainment tending to cor-
rupt private morals will serve, according
to the ordinance, as an automatic re-
call of his license In the city.
IN THE DAKOTAS.
Theater Changes and New Houses.
MANAGER W. E. OXLET has opened a
moving picture theater in the opera
house at Elk Point, S. D.
A new moving picture show has been
opened at Edraore, N. D.
L. T. Shumann sold his moving picture
theater at White Rock, S. D., to Theodore
Huls.
The Lyri ; theater at Dickinson, N. D.,
has raised the even prices for ^ aramount
shows to twenty cents for adults and
ten cents for children. The 'matinees are
fifteen cents and five cents.
IN NEBRASKA.
Theater Changes.
MANAGER W. E. SNYDER has opened
a moving picture theater in the
Gourley Opera House at RushviUe, Neb.
The Empress theater at Tekamah,
Neb., has been reopened and now is under
the management of Frank Welch.
Harry Saline has closed the Empress
theater at Alliance, Neb.
A new moving picture theater has been
opened at Glenville, Neb.
The Crystal theater at Peru, Neb., has
been sold to A. M. McCommons.
I. C. Hansen has sold the lease on the
Lyric theater at Beatrice, Neb., to Robert
King.
January 8, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
281
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Frank L. Hudson, manatjer of the Lo^
Angreles branch ot the General Film
company spent the Christmas holidays
here with his family.
A late type Edison machine and a Pow-
er's Cameragraph No. 6B are to be in-
stalled at the Tivoli theater and given a
thorough test.
Rev. G. W. Barney of the Central Meth-
odist church has placed an order for -a
late model Motiograph and will feature
motion pictures strongly.
The Fals Club, with which many mov-
ing picture men are afliliated. will give a
ball to Art Smith, the aviator, on the
evening of January 15.
Alex E. Beyfus, vice-president and gen-
eral manager of the California Motion
Picture Corporation, is expected home
shortly from New York and immediately
upon his return additions and improve-
ments are to be made on tlie studio at
San Rafael. A lighting system will be
installed and a second producing com-
pany will be organized.
The Royal Theater Company has had
plans completed for the erection of a
moving picture theater on California
street, near Polk, to cost about $60,000.
The building will be of fireproof con-
struction and will have a seating capac-
ity of 1400. Bernard J. Joseph is the
arcliitect.
Frank E. Simons, formerly of Missoula,
Mont, but now of Lovelook, Nev., was here
recently purchasing equipment for a new
theater he is to open in the latter city.
While in town he purchased a Motio-
graph projection machine from Edward
H. Kemp.
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ments of every reader.
Edward H. Kemp, who recently took
some fine moving pictures of activities
at the Salvation Army farm at Lytton,
Cal., has made a second print of the films
and has sold a Motiograph to be installed
at the farm.
California Changes and Business Notes.
The old Novelty theater at Lindsay,
Cal., has been repaired and is now being
operated as the Empress.
B. L. Waite of Areata, Cal.. is now giv-
ing weekly entertainments at Blue Lake.
Rankin's Hall liaving been secured for
the purpose.
R. Bauer plans to remodel the Lyric at
Chico, Cal., and change the name to the
Park theater.
The new Rex has been opened at Ma-
dera, Cal., by Chamberlin Bros, as a 5
and 10 cent house.
The McCIoud River Lumber Company,
which recently took over the theater at
McCloud, Cal., has installed a late model
Motiograph.
The Liberty theater at Los Banos, Cal.,
has been sold to Bernard Cavalla and Jo-
seph Manducci by Graham Bros.
A new moving picture house is to be
erected at Anderson, Cal., by C. G. Hain-
line at an estimated cost of $6,000.
Improvements to cost $1,000 are to be
installed at the Imperial theater. Eureka,
Cal., a new front for the house to be one
of the changes.
The equipment of the operating room at
Bennett's Melrose theater. Melrose, Cal.,
has been augmented by the installation
og a Motiograph projection machine pur-
chased from Edward H. Kemp of San
Francisco.
"At the Front With the Allies" is to be
shown at Sacramento, Cal., under the
auspices of the Sacramento Bee; at San
Jose, by the San Jose Mercury, and at
Stockton, under the direction of the
Stockton Mail.
Another T. CSi, D. House
Big Pacific Coast Combination, the Turner & Dahnken Circuit, Will Build Large
Theater in Stockton, California — To Seat 2,750 in $5 Opera Chairs — Details
More New Houses May Follow.
By T. A. Church. San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
SAN FR.\NCISCO, CAL— The Turner &
Dahnken circuit of San Francisco,
which now has houses in this city, Oak-
land. Berkeley. Richmond, San Jose, Wat-
sonville and Sacramento, with a large the-
ater nearing completion at Reno, Nev.,
announces that it has completed arrange-
ments for the erection of a high class
moving picture house at Stockton, Cal.
This new theater will be located on Weber
avenue, opposite tlie courthouse, and will
represent an investment of about $350,000.
It will cover a lot 125 by 125 feet in size
and will have exits on Hunter and Chan-
nel streets.
The building- will be of reinforced con-
crete construction, as nearly fireproof as
is possible, and will be equipped through-
out with the best in furnishings and
equipment. The seating capacity will be
about 2750 and opera chairs to cost $5
each will be installed throughout the
house. A feature of the equipment will
be an organ, to cost approximately $25,-
000, this to be the finest installed by this
concern.
B. Bruce Johnson, secretary of the
Turner & Dahnken circuit, is well known
in Stockton, having graduated from the
high school there in 1903, and has had
charge of many of the details incident to
the entry of the firm in that field. The
permit recently granted to the Turner &
Dahnken Controlling Company has been
revoked by the State Commissioner of
Corporations at the request of officials of
the Turner & Dahnken circuit, as the
projects for expansion are to be financed
without the agency of the controlling
lompany.
Arrangements are under way for ex-
tending the interests of the concern into
several large coast cities not now cov-
ered and announcements along this line
will be made shortly.
TRIANGLE MANAGER RETIRES.
C. Mell Simmons, who has had charge
of the exchange interests of the Triangle
Film in this territory since its first re-
leases "were made, is no longer connected
with this concern, his position as man-
ager having been taken over by Ben F.
Simpson, who arrived from New York
just before Christmas.
Mr. Simpson is not an entire stranger
here, having been in San Francisco two
years ago as the representative of George
Klelne. Through the activity of Mr.
Simmons the Triangle service is well
placed in the San Francisco field, several
important contracts having been signed
recently, including one for a first run in
the downtown section of this city. Com-
mencing January 16, Triangle films will
be shown at the Tivoli theater, and the
Turner & Dahnken circuit has also ar-
ranged to show them at its Berkeley and
Reno houses. Arrangements have also
been made whereby this service will be
featured at the Franklin in Oakland, two
changes of program to be made each
week.
NEW METRO EXCHANGE
MANAGER.
E. D. Selden, who has had charge of the
Slan Francisco branch of the Metro serv-
ice since its opening a few weeks ago,
lias given up this position and has left
for the East. He has been succeeded by
J. J. Unger, a recent arrival from the
East, where he has been connected "with
the General Film Company, and who. In
addition, will fill the position of district
manager for the territory west of Den-
ver. A change has also been made in the
management of the Los Angeles branch.
this now being in charge of Harry Lus-
tig, formerly with the Mutual at Denver,
Colo. Harry Cohen, who has been on the
coast for several montlis getting the new
exchanges in working order has departed
for New Yorlv.
FALL IN DARK PATRON'S FAULT.
Superior Judge John Hunt sustained
the demurrer this week of the Turner &
Dahnken circuit to the action brought by
Ida Parasien for damages in the sum of
$5,000. Miss Parasien was injured by
falling in the Tivoli theater and made the
claim that the accident was due to dark-
ness. In malving the ruling the Judge
said; "A certain amount of darkness is
necessary for the proper presentation of
moving pictures, and a person who meets
with an accident because of the darkness
cannot hold the theater owners respon-
sible."
BLUE BIRD ALIGHTS HERE.
Alterations are being made in the quar-
ters of the California film exchange on
Golden Gate avenue and space is being
fitted up for the Blue Bird Feature Film
Company, which will shortly make its
bow in the local field. Fred Peachey, for-
merly with the United Film and later for
a short time w^itli the Mutual, has been
appointed manager of the Portland
branch of the Blue Bird exchange and has
left for the northern city.
New Recruits for Board ot Trade.
E. H. Emmick, who recently opened a
large exchange here for the Picture Play-
house Film Company, has looked into the
workings of the Film Exchange Board of
Trade of San Francisco and has been so
impressed by the advantages offered by
the organization that he has filed an ap-
plication for membership. Mr. Emmick
is very well known in this field and prides
himself on having been the first film man
to locate on Golden Gate avenue, now
known as Film Exchange row. He opened
an exchange here for the Union Film &
Supply more than two years ago. and
there are now a dozen concerns in the
block. The exchange he has just opened
occupies the best location in the district,
being at the corner of Jones street and
Golden Gate avenue, and must be passed
by all exhibitors visiting the district.
Golden Gate Gets "Ne'er-Do-Well."
The California, Nevada and Arizona
rights to the "Ne'er-Do-Well" has been
taken over by the Golden Gate Film Ex-
change and the production will be shown
first at Clune's Auditorium. Los Angeles.
Sol Lesser of this exchange will return
from his trip to New York sooner than
originally planned, and will be able to
spend part of the holidays at home.
San Francisco Brevities.
The Western Theater Company has been
incorporated at San Francisco with a
capital stock of $50,000 by N. A. Eisner,
I. M. Maley and H. R. Schultheis.
Sid Grauman, manager of the Empress
theater, is making a business trip to Se-
attle, but before leaving made arrange-
ments for giving, for the fourth consecu-
tive year, an entertainment for the pris-
oners at San Quentin on New Year's Day.
R. W. Horn, who spent the past year
in San Francisco as the special represen-
tative of the Nicholas Power Company,
and who had charge of the two displays
of this concern at the exposition, has left
for New York.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Tanuarv 8, 1916
Mayor Questions Ads.
Portland, Oregon's, Chief Executive Objects to Character of Newspaper Publicity
Given Films — Calls Film Men to Account — Threatens to Revoke Licenses —
Exhibitors Protest.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland, Ore., Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
PORTLAND'S censor board may pass
a picture, but the scrutinizing eye
of Portland's officialdom does not turn
from it until the picture has finished Its
run and gone elsewhere. Official disap-
proval of exhibitors' advertising during a
picture's run was the cause of the latest
tilt between some of the downtown ex-
hibitors and the city's department of pub-
lic safety.
Will H. Warren, secretary to Mayor
Albee, telephoned to Paul B. Noble, man-
ager of the national theater, following
the publication of his advertisements ex-
ploiting Universal's "The Primrose Path."
advising Mr. Noble that it would be to
his advantage to call upon the city's chief
executive and discuss the advertisement
In question. The National's advertise-
ments appeared in three of Portland's
daily papers and occasioned much favor-
able comment by men who know adver-
tising on their forceful make-up and Mr.
Noble failed to see anything wrong with
them. Press of business, however, pre-
vented Mr. Noble from complying with
the mayor's request.
Mayor Albee, when interviewed on the
subject, denied that his request for Mr.
Noble's presence at the City Hall was in
the nature of calling the National's man-
ager on the carpet. He desired the ex-
hibitors' co-cperation, he said, in keep-
ing down improper and suggestive adver-
tising and his attention had been called
by two other members of the city com-
mission, whose identity he did not dis-
close to the publicity given to "The Prim-
rose Path." The newspapers, comment-
ing on the situation, declared the mayor
had objected to the use of the word
"daring" in the advertisements. This he
denied, stating that his objection was to
the advertisement as a whole.
Prominent down-town exhibitors stated
they were of the opinion that the mayor's
attack on the National's advertising ■was
made without any reason except perhaps
for the purpose of bringing pressure to
bear upon the exhibitors and force them
to give up their fight they are now wag-
ing for an appealable censorship ordi-
nance. Among others who hold this view
is Edwin James of the Majestic, who ■was
recently called to the City Hall to explain
why he had advertised "Inspiration" as
"daring" and threatened with the revo-
cation of his license if he persisted in fol-
lowing his present methods of advertis-
ing.
PATRIOTIC PICTURES STIR.
The holiday week in Portland was also
a patriotic week at Portland's biggest mo-
tion picture theaters. At the Heilig "The
Battle Cry of Peace," showed to capacity
audiences the entire "week. On December
2 Manager W. T. Pangle gave a special
exhibition of the picture to 700 members
of the Oregon National Guard. The Heilig,
heretofore plaj'ing only first class road
shows, is now filling some of its vacant
dates "with pictures.
At the National, commencing Decem-
ber 30. "Guarding Old Glory" was the
bill. Manager Paul E. Noble of the the-
ater arranged with the state military
authorities for the use of some of Ore-
gon's war equipment and his lobbies and
foyer were tastefully decorated with guii
racks, field pieces and other military par-
aphernalia. On December 30 the entire
balcony of the National was reserved for
the Oregon National Guard and tlie boxes
were occupied by General White and staff
in full dress uniform. The following
night the Oregon Naval Militia attended
the theater in a body and New Year's
Day the G. A. R. and Spanish American
War Veterans were guests of the manage-
ment.
EMIL ERICKSEN NOW ROAD MAN.
Emil Ericksen, ■who has been bool^er
for the Film Supply Coi^npany of Oregon,
handling Universal films, has been pro-
moted to the position of road man, with
headquarters in Portland, and S. S. Schu-
bach, formerly his assistant, has become
head booker. Leonard Clark, former
booker at the Portland office of the Gen-
eral Film Company, has been employed
to take Mr. Schubach's former position.
SPUDS FOR ADMISSION.
GRANTS PASS, ORE,— Morey and Har-
vey, owners of the Bijou, have made pota-
toes legal tender at this house and chil-
dren who contribute three tubers to the
management are admitted. A barrel is
placed near the entrance, fitted with a
sign bearing 'the legend, "Admission foi
Children. 5 Cents or Three Spuds."
Christmas week the agricultural contri-
butions were donated to the Salvation
.■\rmy, but before the holidays the pota-
toes were sacked and sold,
P. F. Moore has opened a new theater
in Grants Pass. He has named it the
Star and the seating capacity is 400. The
Gaiety theater. Grants Pass, has closed.
BRIEFS.
Part of the Christmas entertainment
given by the Portland Rotary Club to
the children of the Frazier Detention
Home consisted of a moving picture show
at the Star theater, where a section of the
house was reserved for them by the Peo-
ple's Amusement Company.
M. Rosenberg has returned from Seattle,
where he secured "The Ne'er-Do-Well"
and other features for distribution in
Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.
J. S. Woody, supervisor of Northwest
offices for the Mutual Film, with head-
quarters in Seattle, was a visitor in Port-
land, looking over the plans for the pro-
posed central exchange building.
SEATTLE NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Seattle News Service.
A WIDE-AWAKE EXCHANGE MAN.
In October. 1907, George C, Endert
opened the first regular film excliange in
the Northwest under the name of the
Kleine Optical Company. There were but
Geo. C. Endert.
few theaters in that territ'^ry then, b^Jt
business soon grew to
a very flourishing ex-
tent. Two years later
the Kleine Optical
Company "was consum-
mated into what is
now known as the
General Film Com-
pany.
Just at this time
the first independent
film was being manu-
£ a c tu r e d by Mr.
Laemmle, now known
as the Universal, when
the first Imn and Bison films were made.
From that time Mr. Endert was con-
nected four years with the Progressive
Investment Company of Portland and
Seattle handling Universal Film exclu-
sively and being the only competitor of
the General Film Company.
In March, 1914, Mr, Phil Gleichman ap-
pointed him manager of the World Spe-
cial Film Corporation, now known as the
World Film Corporation, Seattle Branch.
He says he is very much pleased to re-
port the World Film has always had
its share of the business and is fully ap-
preciated throughout the northwestern
territory. His connection with it has
always been very satisfactory, and this
can be vouched for by any exhibitor in
the Northwest.
BUYS COLONIAL THEATER.
In taking over the controlling interest
and management of the Colonial theater
in Seattle recently,
E. H. Smith an-
nounced also a new
policy for that
liouse. He intends to
csche^w problem play
pictures in favor of
less sensational fea-
tures, and expects
to provide a pro-
gram that will be
favorably received
by high-class pa-
trons, such as come
to his theater.
Mr, Smith also has
caused to be made ex-
tensive exterior and
interior improve-
ments in the house,
and has put some
new touches in the
$15,000 organ, which
now is one of the
big features in the
city.
Mr. Smith is well
known in theatrical circles in Seattle,
liaving been prominently engaged in the
business for the past five years. He is a
member of the Tilikums and other boos-
ter organizations of the city.
E. H. Smith.
Many New Ontario Theaters and Changes
Picture Theaters Open in Canadian Province — In Toronto Majestic and Sunnyside
Change Hands and Begin New Policies.
By W. M. Gladish, Toronto Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
Majestic to Be Film House.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. — One of the
latest important theater transac-
tions became known through the an-
nouncement that B. L. Ruddy, head of a
big Canadian sign board and poster com-
l)any, is behind the proposition to take
over the Majestic theater at Toronto, for-
merly a widely patronized legitimate
playhouse, for moving picture p\irposes.
It is declared that the sum of $50,000 is
to be expended in transforming the struc-
ture, which seats 1,S00 people. The
changes include an entirely new front, a
new orchestra floor, new seats through-
out, the redecoration of the whole in-
terior and the installation of improved
scenic effects. The manager of the the-
ater will be Leo Slushinger, who was
manager of the Strand theater, Toronto,
until one year ago. Mr. Slushinger has
been in Buffalo during the past year, but
has returned to take charge of the new
house. The policy will be to exhibit the
very best features obtainable and the
management intends to cater to the "au-
tomobile trade." The theater is located
on a side street and there is considerable
space in nearby streets for the parking
of cars.
January 8. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
283
Sunnyside Will Start New Chain.
Another bis? deal in Toronto consists of
the transfer of the Snnnyside theater from
Major Wilson of the Wilson Lumber Com-
pany to the National Theater Company,
a new Canadian circuit which Is headed
by Z. M. Harris. Toronto manager of the
Mutual Film Corporation of Canada. Lim-
ited. The Sunnyside theater is the first
of a chain of houses to be established, it
is declared. A ten year lease has been
obtained by Mr. Harris from Major Wil-
son, who is leaving with a Canadian bat-
talion for the firing line in Europe. The
present seating capacity is 500, but the
intention is to double the size of the
structure next spring by the erection of
a large addition. The present building is
fairly ne'w and is one of the coziest sub-
urban theaters in Toronto. Mr. Harris
has engaged a five-piece orchestra and
has bought two new motor-driven Pow-
ers projecting machines. A new screen,
with a velvet finish, is being installed.
Globe Theater Opens.
The Globe theater, another brand-
new downtown house in Toronto, was for-
mally opened on Christmas Day with a
World feature. Advantage was taken of
a wide frontage to the building to con-
struct an unusually attractive and bright
entrance with modern illumination and
electric signs. The accommodation in
this theater is about 500 seats. The
building is not a new one. but the theater
fixtures are new throughout.
New Regent Almost Ready.
Mr. George Nicholas, managing director
of the Independent Amusement Company,
which was organized four years ago. also
announces that the third new theater of
the company will be opened, in January
in Montreal. The house, which will be
known as The Regent, will seat 1,200
people on the orchestra floor and balcony.
An $18,000 ventilating system has been
installed in the new structure, which is
completely equipped for picture purposes.
One of the outside features is an electric
automatic sign, which includes a clock
with a seven-foot dial. The company spe-
cializes in Universal offerings.
Ottawa to Have New House.
Ottawa is also to have a new theater.
to be known as The Regent, under the
management of Mr. iven Finlay. The
opening date was set for the first week
In January when a Metro feature was
presented. Manager Finlay has signed a
year's contract for Metro pictures. He
will have two changes of programs each
week for the start.
Other New Houses.
Mr. Clark is opening the Model theater
at Stayner, Ontario. It has seating ac-
commodation for about 400 people. Mr.
Henry Moore has also opened a 300-seat
house at Westport, Ontario, while a new
moving picture theater, with a 400 seating
capacity, has been opened at Hintonburg,
a suburb of Ottawa. It is also stated that
the Crown theater at Bridgeburg, On-
tario, opposite Buffalo, will reopen for
business shortly.
Exhibitors See "Red Circle" Privately.
Exhibitors from Cobalt, Brantford, Sim-
coe and other distant centers attended the
special private exhibition in Loew's Win-
ter Garden on Thursday afternoon last
under the auspices of the Specialty Film
Import Company, when the first two
chapters of "The Red Circle" were shown
to an appreciative house. This serial will
be released in Toronto early in January,
when arrangements will have been made
"Whereby one of the local newspapers will
carry the story in weekly instalments.
Another picture which made an excellent
impression was "A Rose Among Briers,"
a Pathecolor release.
M. G. Thompson Buried Here.
The remains of Mr. M. G. Thompson,
formerly of the Victor Film Company of
Cleveland, and who was also the owner
of five theaters in that city, were brought
to Toronto, Canada, for burial in the fam-
ily plot here. The late Mr. Thompson was
a pioneer in the moving picture field, and
it is a peculiar feature that his two
brothers are also prominent in the film
business. He is also survived by two
sisters, who reside at 99 Spencer avenue.
Toronto. The family were in receipt of
many messages of condolence.
Ontario Theaters Burned.
Recent fires at .Sault Ste. Marie and
Milton, Ontario, wiped out two moving
picture theaters in that Canadian prov-
ince. The Lyceum theater at the "Soo"
was burned by a fire which originated
inside of the building late at night while
T. D. Hume's house at Milton was de-
stroyed when flames spread to it from a
nearby structure.
Do Special Effects Help?
Manager Ralph Ruffner of Spokane's Liberty Theater Believes in Helping Out His
Films by Special Stunts — Pistol Shots, Screams and Other Noises Some of the
Means He Has Used — What Do Patrons Think?
By S. Clark Patchin. Spok.ane Correspon dent of Moving Picture World.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Supplementing
moving picture producers' work with
special effects brings results according
to the declaration of Manager Ralph
Ruffner of the Liberty in Spokane, who
is considered one of the live wire exhibi-
tors of the Northwest. He is now work-
ing with a view of determining whether
patrons prefer their moving pictures "with
special effects, so long as the specialties
are not overworked and is employing
many original ideas in his plans with
a view of solving the matter.
Mr. Ruffner is giving this phase of the
work serious consideration and has de-
termined upon a series of special inno-
vations, which he declares will make the
Liberty the Strand of the Northwest.
These are to be adopted gradually and
will be augmented by others as Liberty
patrons become educated to them.
He is equipping the house "with a set of
dimmers to regulate
the house lights.
Three colors will be
used — green, red and
amber — to procure
the desired effects,
and these dimmers
will be grouped so ^^
that one man can H['
handle them all.
The house will be
kept much darker
than usual in order
that the clearness of
the Triangle pic-
tures will not be
marred by too
bright house lights. Ralph Ruffner.
It may make it a
little awkward for
patrons entering from the bright sunlight.
To obviate this difficulty Manager Ruff-
ner has had a series of electric bulbs
made which are being worn by the ushers
as button hole bouquets with the bulb in
the center of a made flower. These are
flashed to direct the light-blinded spec-
tator to his seat.
Manager Ruffner says of the work:
"I am of the opinion that effects are
not desired by the big majority of photo-
play patrons. They detract from the pic-
ture when used for every little incident.
In my career I have spent a great deal of
time and study building and improvising
mechanical appliances for noise making
and about the only benefit I' derived per-
sonally "was the experience. However,
there are times when the ear can be ap-
pealed to as "well as the eye, and the
effect synchronized will invariably add
to the pictvire rather than detract.
"For example, several years ago the
first of the 'California Rodeo' pictures
made their appearance on the market.
It was during a steer-riding contest. A
short, snappy, full-of-action scene flashed
on. the screen showing the camera man
in the middle of the track, slowly grind-
ing away, all the time surrounded by fly-
ing hoofs and animated bovines. Sud-
denly there appeared In the scene a 'wild'
steer who charged straight at the camera
man.
"Everybody in the theater almost rose
out of their seats in horror. T was play-
ing the piano at the time and under the
circumstances did the most natural thing
— at the top of my voice I yelled 'Look
out!" The effect was magical; It literally
awakened the audience to the realization
that they were only looking at the dare-
devil antics of a camera man.
"The value of a shot or a scream can-
not be underestimated. Many will recall
Nance O'Neil in the 'Kreutzer Sonata'
which we exhibited last April. The in-
tense dramatic action of the play coupled
with a darkened theater and proper
music had carried the emotions of the be-
holder right up to the breaking point.
The climax "was reached when the wife,
insane from jealousy and neglect, seized
a gun and killed her husband and her
sister. The sudden ringing out of two
shots — a pause — and then three more
shots was most telling in its impressive-
ness. It left people with something In
their ears as well as in their eyes even
though it was not a pleasant ending.
"In 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew.'
which we also exhibited, the line comes
in 'A Woman Screamed and the Lights
Went Out.' Believe I would risk a small
bet that the Liberty was the only thea-
ter in the United States to play that par-
ticular scene up just as it was supposed
to have occurred. We engaged a woman
to scream — she screamed seven lusty
times at five dollars per day. * * * At
the first shot the big saloon lamp crashed
to the floor, leaving the screen and the
theater in darkness; then the duel be-
tween the two men, followed by the
gradual lighting of the theater as a lamp
was brought into the saloon scene. In
one small space of time we had intro-
duced a scream, a shot, crash of glass
and light eltects: nothing so unusual, but
I wonder why there is not more exertion
on the part of managers to assist the
producer in taking up where the studio
leaves off. It is like watching a bunch
of firecrackers. If you do not hear the
reports you are not impressed. Effects,
in moderation, are "worth "v\'hile."
Mr. Ruffner has been an exhibitor in
the northwest since 1907.
XMAS PARTY AT THE LIBERTY.
The general committee of El Katit
Temple of Shriners, Spokane, Wash., en-
tertained 817 children at the Liberty.
Manager Ralph Ruffner and L. W. Hut-
ton secured a special program, which
consisted of a three-reel fairy story,
"Such a Prince," with Elsie Elbert and
Charles Cummings: also a Keystone
comedy, "His Father's Footsteps." The
children were each given a present by
the manager of the Liberty. This was
a wicker basket for them to weave them-
selves.
284
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending January 15 and January 22
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 314, 316, 318.)
General Film Company.
Current Releases
MONDAY, JAXUARY 10, 1010.
Serial Xo.
BIOGRAPH — In the Aisles of the Wild (Biograph
Reissue No. 32 — Drama) 19857
KALEM — The Black Crook (Five parts — Drama —
Unit Program) U-1040-1-2-3-4
LUBIN— The Lost Bracelet (Drama) 19S5S
SEL,I(3 — The Devil In Chief (Three parts — Drama). 19852-3-4
SELIG — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 3, 1916
(Topical) 19Sb6
VITAGRAPH — When Lin Came Home (Drama) 19855
VITAGRAPH — The Surprises of An Empty Hotel
(Four parts — Drama — Unit Program) U-1030-1-2-3
VITAGRAPH — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Com.-
Drama — Unit Program) U-1034
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
ESSANAT — Angels Unaware (Two parts — Drama).. 19S59-60
KALEM — Guardian Angels (Comedy) 19861
LUBIN — The Old Watchman (Two parts — Drama) . . 19862-3
\VEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1916.
BIOGRAPH— The War of Wealth (Three parts — Dr.) . .19867-8-9
ESSANAY — The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic
Sons" (Comedy) 19866
KALEM — The Purification of Mulfera (No. S of the
"Stingaree" Series (Two parts — Drama) 19864-5
LUBIN — The City of Failing Light (Four parts-
Drama — Unit Program) U-1035-6-7-8
LUBIN— A Bath Tub Mystery (Com.— Unit Program) U-1039
THURSD.4Y, JANUARY 13, 1916.
LUBIN— The Bond Within (Three parts— Drama) . . 19870-1-2
MINA — Title Not Tet Announced.
SIBLIG — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 4. 1916
(Topical) 19873
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1910.
KALEM— The Tricksters (No. 12 of the "Ventures of
Marguerite" Series (Drama) 19S7S
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE— Title Not Yet
Announced.
VIM — Chickens (Comedy) 19880
VITAGRAPH — When Two Play A Game (Comedy).. 19879
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1910.
ESSANAY — Pieces of the Game (Three parts — Dr.). 198S1-2-3
KALEM — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen Railroad" Series (Drama) 19888
LUBIN — A Skate For a Bride (Comedy) 198S4
SELIG — The Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 8,
"No Sir-ee Bob" (Comedy) 198S9
VITAGRAPH — By Love Redeemed (3 parts — Dr.) . . . 19SS5-6-7
General Film Company.
Advance Releases
MONDAY, JANU.\RY 17. 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Misers Heart (Drama — Biograph Reissue
No. 33).
LUBIN — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama — Unit Program).
LUBIN — Fooling Uncle (Comedy).
LUBIN — The Little Sister of the Poor (Drama).
SELIG — Why Love Is Blind (Drama).
SELIG — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 5, 1916 (Topical).
I'iTAGRAPH — Mrs. Dane's Danger (Four parts — Drama — Unit
Program).
VITAGRAPH — Bittersweet (Drama — Unit Program).
TUESD.^Y, JANUARY 18, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Angel of Piety Flat (Two parts — Drama).
ESSANAT — The Book Agent's Romance (Two parts — Drama).
K.^LEM — The Tale of a Coat (Burlesque — Comedy).
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916.
BIOGRAPH— A Life Chase (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAT — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Cartoon — Comedy).
— Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
KALEM — A Duel In the Desert (No. 9 of the "Stingaree" Series
(Two parts — Drama).
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916.
LUBIN — The Law's Injustic (Three parts — Drama).
SEDI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 6, 1916 (Topical).
FRIDAY', JANUARY 21, 1916.
KALEM — The Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The Ventures of Mar-
guerite" Series (Drama).
VIM — Frenzied Finance (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH— A Telegraphic Tangle (Comedy).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1910.
ESSANAT — The White Alley (Three parts — Drama).
KALEM — The Open Track (No. 63 of the "Hazards of Helen"
Railroad Series (Drama).
LUBIN — Insomnia (Comedy).
SELIG — Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 9. "
Came to Town" (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — The Secret Seven (Broadway
Three parts — Drama).
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THE MISER'S HEART
One Reel Biograph Re-issue
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ANGEL OF PIETY FLAT
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Calendar oi Daily Program Releases
Releases for "Weeks Ending January 15 and January 22
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 314, 316, 318.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
Serial No.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1916.
LAEMMLE — Blind Fury (Drama) 01103
L-KO — Billie's Reformation (Two parts — Comedy).. 01104
REX — No release tliis day.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE — Love's Pil-
grimage to America (Five parts — Drama) 01106
NESTOR — The Boy, The Girl and The Auto (Com.).. 01107
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE — Graft No. 5,
"Grinding Life Down" (Two parts — Drama) 01122
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — The Boob's Victory (Two parts-
Comedy — Drama) 01108
IMP — No release this day.
REX — His Return (Drama) 01109
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 201 (Topical) 01112
L-KO — Gertie's Busy Day (Comedy) 01111
VICTOR— Man and Morality (Three parts — Drama) . OHIO
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1916.
BIG U — "X 3" (Three parts — Detective — Drama).... 01113
LAEMMLE — No release this day.
POWERS — The Rubber Rompers (Vaudeville Act).. 01114
— Transporting Timber In Sweden (Edu.).. 01114
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1916.
NESTOR — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy) 01117
REX — Her Defiance (Two parts — Heart — Interest —
Drama) 01115
VICTOR— The Ring and the Rajah (Drama) 01116
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1916.
BISON — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts —
Western — Drama) 01118
JOKER — No release this day.
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work No. 4. "Uncle Sam's
Proteges At Work and At Play" (Edu.) 01119
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1916.
LAEMMLE — No release this day.
L-KO — Flirting a la Carte (Comedy) 01121
REX — The Little Mascot (Two parts — Drama) 01120
MONDAY, J.4.NU.\RY 17. 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE — The Man In-
side (Five parts — Drama) 01123
NESTOR — Mingling: Spirits (Comedy) 01124
UNIVERS)AL SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft (No. 6.
"The Railroad Monopoly" (Two parts — Drama) . 01140
TUESDAY, JANUARY IS, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — The Reward of Chivalry (Three parts
— Drama) 01125
IMP — No release this day.
REX — The Silent Member (Drama) 01126
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY— No. 202 (Topical) 01129
L-KO — Saving Susie From the Sea (Comedy) 01128
VICTOR — Her Better Self (Two parts — Drama) 01127
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — Just Plain Folks (Three parts— Rural —
Drama) 01130
POWERS— Building Up the Health of a Nation, No. 2
(Educational) Oll.'Sl
— The Aerial Buds (Vaudeville Act) 01131
FRID.VY, JANUARY 21, 1916.
IMP — Vanity Thy Name Is (Two parts — ^Com.-Dr.).. 01132
NESTOR — Flivvers Famous Cheese-Hound (Comedy) 01134
VICTOR— A Sea Mystery (Drama) 01133
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1916.
BISON — Buck Simon's Puncher (Two parts — Western
— Drama) 01135
JOKER — The Whole Jungle Was After Him (Animal
— Comedy) 01137
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work No. 5. "Protecting
the Ships At Sea (Educational) 01136
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1910.
CASINO — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy)
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1916,
AMERICAN — Viviana (Two parts — Drama)
FALSTAFF — Belinda's Bridal Breakfast, (Comedy)
VOGUE— Oh. for the Life of a Fire Man! (Comedy) .
Serial No.
04375
04376-7
04378
04379
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
BEAUTY — The First Quarrel (Comedy) 04384
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 18 Milwaukee.
Wise. (Scenic) 04383
Keeping Up with the Joneses. (Cartoon-Comedy) 04383
THANHOUSER — In the Name of the Law, (Three
parts-Drama) 04380-1-2
WEDNESD.\Y, JANUARY 12, 1916.
RIALTO — The Secret Agent, (Three parts-Secret-
Service-Drama; 043S5-6-7
VOGUE— A Bum Steer (Comedy) 04388
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1916.
CENTAUR — Marta of the Jungles, (Two parts-
Animal-Drama)
FALSTAFF — Reforming Rubbering Rosie. (Comedy)
MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Woman in Poli-
tics (Thanhouser — 5 parts — Political — Drama)..
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 54 (Topical)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Secret Wire, (Two parts-Drama)
AMERICAN — Spider Barlow Meets Competition,
(Crook-Drama)
CUB — Jerry In Mexico, (Comedy)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1916.
04389-90
04391
04392
04393-4
04395
04396
04400
BEAUTY — Getting In Wrong, (Comedy)
MUSTAN(3 — "Water Stuff," ;Three parts Comedy-
Drama) 04397-8-9
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
CASINO — Ham and Eggs (Comedy)
04401-2
04403
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1916.
MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Thoroughbred
(No. 54 — American — Five parts — Drama)
TUESDAY, JANUARY IS, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama)
FALSTAFF — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy)....
W^EDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916.
04403-4
04405
04409
BEAUTY — Johnnys Birthday (Comedy) '
THANHOUSER — The Phantom Witness (Three parts
— Mystery — Drama) 04406-7-8
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. 1916.
FALSTAFFF — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy)...
MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Five Faults of
Flo (Thanhouser, No. 55 — 5 parts — Society — Dr.)
FRIDAY, J.iNUARY 21, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Thunderbolt (Drama)
CUB — Title Not Yet Announced.
MUSTANC5 — Wild Him Reformer (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama)
SATURD.4.Y, JANUARY 22, 1916.
MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Bait (Centaur —
5 parts — Drama — No. 56)
04410
04416
04415
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^tF tures is ever permitted to overshadow our consideration of your best interests.
The elimination of Pot-Luck in booking features, and the elevation of Certainty was the
controlling idea back of the organization of this combination.
For this reason, we have urged with all the earnestness we command, the "Open-Booking"
policy — the policy which permits the exhibitor to select that which is best suited to his
patronage, and reject that which is not — and we have been untiring in our efforts to have
him see PERSONALLY every picture before booking it. In other words, we seek only to
sell a picture on its merits.
When it is not possible for the exhibitor to view a production, he has our assurance to so
truthfully represent it that he will never have occasion to question either our good faith
or our judgment.
Based unqualifiedly on this principle, we offer this week, for the consideration of the pro-
gressive, quality-building exhibitor:
ANITA STEWART and EAELE WILLIAMS,
front-rank favorites, in a five-part TITAORAPH
BLUE RIBBON FEATURE, "MY LADY'S
SLIPPER," by CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY.—
A captivatiruj heart- interest lo-ve story, replete
with the lure of a beautiful woman's eyes and
the romance of an 'adventure.
yANCE O'NEIL, America's gifted emotionMl
actress, in a five-part LUBIN SOVEREIGN
PLAY, "SOULS IN BONDAGE," from the pen
of DANIEL CARSON GOODMAN, author of that
most-talked-of novel, "Hagar Revclly." — A
vivid, hrcath-catching problem play that mil
make you think and feel better for the think-
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ANN MURDOCK, dainty darling of comedy
triumphs such as "A Pair of Sixes," a7i(l RICH-
ARD C. TRAVERS in CLYDE FITCH'S master
farce, "CAPTAIN JINKS," produced by the
ESSANAY COMPANY.— A shaft of stinshinc,
radiating sprightliness and good cheer and
rilled vHth the irwigoration of a breath of cool,
fresh air.
REGINA BADET, Parisian sorceress, tn a five-
part SELIG RED SEAL PLAY, "NO GREATER
LOVE." — A play upon the heart strings of
which James S. McQunde, the veteran staff
vyriter of "The Moving Picture World," says,
"Whoever vieies 'No Greater Love* on the
screen W'ill be the subject of a spell that is
akin to the magical."
To round out this feast of genuine, prestige-building entertainment, the Hearst- Vitagraph
News Pictorial in 1.000 feet of rapid-fire highlights of the news of the world and YOUR
OWN COMMUNITY—
And a two-part riotous comedy of the "Ford Flivver," writh RAYMOND HITCHCOCK as
supreme potentate of a galaxy of fun-makers, produced by the LUBIN COMPANY, and
labelled, "THE WONDERFUL WAGER."
Just an average week's contribution to the welfare of the success-seeking exhibitor!
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Stories of the Films
General Film Company
VITAGRAPH.
BY LOVE REDEEMED (Three Parts — Jan.
15 — Broadway Star Feature). — The cast: Nell
(Jewell Hunt) ; Saunders (Logan Paul) ;
Johnny (Garry McGarry) ; Doctor (Anders
Randolf) ; Allan Drew (Paul Hornung) ; His
Mother (Mrs. C. Jay Williams) ; Grocery Man
(Jay Dwiggins) : Nurse (Belle Bruce). Writ-
ten by Alice Williams. Directed by C. Jay
Williams.
Nell, a motherless young girl, is continually
abused by her brutal father, who is trying to
make a thief out of her. In a fit of rage he
one days hits her over the head with his re-
volver and thinking he has killed her escapes.
Four years later, Nell has apparently re-
covered but in reality suffers from bone-pres-
sure, caused by the blow, and in consequence
is now a petty criminal. John, a lad of her
own age and her only friend, is heartbroken
as he sees the girl going slowly down the
crooked path of life, and the remarkable two-
sided nature of the girl comes out as she
rushes to help a woman struck down by an
auto, then surreptitiously rifles her pocketbook.
John secures a position with Allen Drew, an
artist, and when the latter needs a pickpocket
model, John gets Nell the job. While she is
posing the artist's best friend. Dr. Strong, a
famous surgeon and student of criminology,
calls and Nell succeeds in picking his pocket
unobserved, but her theft is discovered. John
interests the surgeon in her case. The doctor
operates and Nell recovers normal mentality.
She secures a position as a maid but her
Nemesis, her father, appears, tries to force
her to halp him rob the safe. A struggle fol-
lows which results in the •ccidental death of
her father. John receives the reward of his
faith and love by Nell's promise to become his
wife.
MRS. DANE'S DANGER (Four Parts— Jan.
17 — Unit Program). — The cast : Alice Dane
(Lillian Walker) ; David Dane (Wilfrid
North) : Rex Gordon (Donald Hall) ; Jasper
Dicey (William Dunn) ; Simon Corey (L. Rog-
ers Lytton). Written by Charles L. Gaskill.
Directed by Wilfrid North.
David Dane, a rich man, mu(Ji older than
his wife. Alice, who is somewhat of a butterfly,
is content that she amuse herself in society.
They understand each other perfectly, but their
attitude is misunderstoofl by others, who imag-
ine them mismated and scent a flirtation be-
tween Mrs. Dane and her former admirer. Rex
Gordon, man-about-town and gambler. Alice
likes him, but when he attempts to make ad-
vances to her, she resents it and their friend-
ship ceases until he apologizes and she forgives
him.
Gordon is deeply indebted to Simon Corey, an
unscrupulous money-lender, and, urged on by
threats of exposure, enters Alice's home at
night with the intention of stealing her val-
uable pearl necklace. At the very same time,
Jasper Dicey, a "down-and-out" broker, en-
ters for the same purpose, after having fed
his hatred for Dane, who had once refused him
a loan, by arousing jealous suspicions of his
wife, by anonymous letters. Dane returns un-
expectedly to confront the two thieves and his
sleeping wife, in her bedroom.
In a frenzy of rage, Dane is about to shoot
Gordon on the spot when Dicey steps forward
and explains the true cause of Gordon's pres-
ence there. Mrs. Dane awakens and, horrified,
begs her husband not to become a murderer,
and with a sigh of relief. Dane permits the
two thieves to leave unmolested. After the
two rascals have gone, a happy reconciliation
follows between Dane and his wife, thus Mrs.
Dane's danger but cements stronger the love
and faith between herself and her husband.
BITTERSWEET (Jan. 17— Unit Program).—
The cast: Farmer Slater (George Stanley) ;
Joan, his wife (Anne Schaefer) ; John (Web-
ster Campbell) ; Bob (Lawrence Welngarten) :
Ruth (Corlnne Griffith). Written by Daisey
Smith. Directed by RoUin S. Sturgeon.
Farmer Slater has tyrannized over his fam-
ily so long that they dare not call their souls
their own. Bob, the younger son. is sullen.
John, the elder, has promised to work out his
college education debt on the farm. Just be-
fore his return, he has married Ruth, a light-
hearted joyous city girl, who promises to "make
his people her people." At the Slater farm she
is chilled and browbeaten from the first : the
breakfast hour is 4 :30 a. m., the parlor cur-
tains are kept down to prevent the carpet fad-
ing, etc.
Bob, angered at his father's refusal to let
him attend a party, goes to the saloon, returns
full of bitterness and liquor and steals money
from his father's strong box. He is cau^t and
ordered out of the house forever by his father,
but Joan, his mother, for the first time, defies
her husband and announces she is going with
Bob. They leave, and Slater, left alone, is
overcome by his rage and falls in a fit. They
hear his fail and go back. As a result. Slater
is an invalid for life, but a changed man, and
after a life of discord, the whole family re-
unite in harmony and love.
A TELEGRAPHIC TANGLE (Jan. 21).— The
cast includes Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew. Writ-
ten by Maude Bonner. Directed by Sidney
Drew.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smithers have been mar-
ried nearly six months and Mrs. John still
nourishes the idea that her hubby is a paragon
of virtue. John and his wife are to attend a
lecture one night, but he meets a bunch 'of old
college friends and renews acquaintance with
mixed drinks and stacks of chips. Finding
navigating extremely difficult, he spends the
night in a hotel with the boys.
Next morning, when John does not show up.
Mrs. Smithers, fearing some dire calamity has
overtaken her hubby, anxiously calls up four
of John's most intimate friends. The inquiries,
"Did John spend the night with you!" brings
forth from each and every one of the "wise"
ones the reply, "Yes!" Each friend thinks he
has done John a great favor, but when the
four friends meet John, and he learns what
a mess they have made, he collapses completely.
Of course Mrs. Smithers realizes the deception
practiced upon her, and she goes to John's of-
fice to demand an explanation.
After a heartbreaking moment, one of the
boys gets an idea, rushes out and brings in a
traffic cop. He then "confesses" to Mrs. Smith-
ers that all were arrested for speeding and
spent the night together IN JAIL. The cop
is far-sighted and corroborates the story, which
lets John out of that predicament nicely, but
the cop calmly informs the boys he has been
sent by the magistrate to collect the ten dollars
fine which they promised to pay. All are broke,
so John has to "dig down." The cop and the
boys depart jubilantly, leaving John with a
throbbing head, a thin bankroll and his wife
with her arms around his neck begging for-
giveness for her unjust suspicions.
THE SECRET SEVEN (Three Parts— Jan. 22
— Broadway Star Feature). — The cast: Viola
Fiori (Carolyn Birch) : Sebastian (William
Humphrey) : Dr. Manfredi (Leo Delaney) ;
Stephano Flori (Templer Saxe) ; Rita Bellona
(Rose Tapley) ; Paul Hampton (Harry Nor-
thrup) . Written by Adolph A. Thomas. Di-
rected by William Humphrey.
Dr. Manfredi. an Italian-American doctor, is
a friend of Paul Hampton, United States Secret
Service man, and accidentally stumbling upon
a band of counterfeiters known as the "Secret
Seven," Manfredi is sworn to secrecy by Se-
bastian, the villainous leader. Hampton, how-
ever, surmises what has happened from things
his doctor friend tells him, and gains posses-
sion of one of the counterfeit bills. With this
to work on, Hampton disguises himself and goes
to work In the Italian quarter, Sebastian
watches the doctor's movements and in that
way discovers that Manfredl's sweetheart,
Viola, is a girl he loved in Italy. He makes
himself known to the girl and by threatening
to Inform the police that her father murdered
her husband In Italy, forces her to break her
engagement and marry him.
Manfredi is broken hearted, but cowed by
the receipt of letters from the "Secret Seven"
Is cowed Into submission. But Rita, a cast-off
sweetheart of Sebastian's, and a member of the
"Secret Seven" learns that he has married Viola
and filled with jealous rage, determines on re-
venge. She goes to the Fiori home, where the
wedding ceremony has just been completed,
finas Sebastian, and upon his refusal to give
up Viola, stabs him. Viola finds the body and
is accused of killing Sebastian.
Viola protests her innocence, and tells the
story of how he had used his hold over her
father to force her into a marriage with him,
and proves that her father killed a man In
self-defense, only. Meanwhile, Hampton has
raided the counterfeiter's den, captured Rita
and the gang, and on being brought to the
Flort home, the woman confesses she killed Se-
bastian. Viola and Manfredi are then happily
reunited.
VIM.
FRENZIED FINANCE (Jan. 21).— As brokers
Pokes and Jabbs certainly live up to the name,
for outside of the office furniture, their one
asset is their nerve. Added to business trou-
bles Jabbs as the real business man of the firm
is driven to distraction by Pokes who, Instead of
attending to the office affairs, devotes all his
time in flirting with Ethel, the stenographer.
In despair Jabbs discharges Ethel, much to the
chagrin of Pokes, who, however, dare not In-
terfere. In vain Jabbs seeks to engage a new
stenographer, but the applicants sent to him by
the employment bureau only add to the wor-
ries of poor Jabbs. while Pokes sits by and
enjoys the proceedings. Finally, Jabbs is forced
not only to re-engage Ethel but also to employ
Millie, Ethel's friend, as his own stenographer.
One of their clients enters with a large de-
posit which he entrusts with Pokes and Jabbs.
The deposit is the largest that either members
of the firm has ever handled and extraordinary
precautions are employed to insure Its safety.
However, the modern crook resorts to unusual
methods in his manner of plying his trade, so
that when the client, having changed his mind
about leaving the deposit In the office, returns
to claim It, the partners suddenly realize that
not only have the crooks stolen the money, but
the safe as well. While Jabbs and the client
seek the assistance of the police. Pokes devotes
himself to the pursuit of the crooks and the
safe. Catching up with them, he overpowers
them, but during the struggle, the safe, released
from control, rolls downs to the docks and falls
Into the harbor. However, undaunted. Pokes
dives into the water after the safe and when
Jabbs arrives with the police. Pokes has suc-
ceeded In salvaging the precious money.
ESSANAY.
ANGELS UNAWARES (Two Parts— Jan. 11).
— The cast: Freckles (Ruth Stonehouse) ;
Thomas Wade (Edmund F. Cobb) ; Grace Wade,
his sister (Madge Kearns) ; Judge in juvenile
court (Grant Foreman).
While in a fight, Freckles, a little street waif,
hurls an apple through the window. Instead of
running away, she goes into the house and con-
fesses. It happens to be the home of Thomas
Wade, clerk of the juvenile court, whose sister,
Grace, is an invalid and longs for company.
Grace tells Freckles not to worry about the
broken window and the two become great
friends, Freckles promising to come and see her
each day. Grace tells her brother of her new
acquaintance. That night Freckles is forced to
aid her stepfather in a robbery and is caught.
She is sent to reform school. Many days pass
and Freckles does not come to see her. One
night Freckles escapes from the reformatory
and goes to Grace's home. She has no sooner
arrived than Wade receives a message of her
escape. Grace pleads with her brother to allow
her to stay with them and her request Is
granted.
THE FABLE OF THE TWO PHILANTHRO-
PIC SONS (Jan. 12).— The cast: Ezra (Charles
J. Stine) ; Bill (Harry Dunkinson).
Ezra and Bill sallied forth from a straggling
village in search of the uncertain female known
as Dame Fortune. They found her, and ac-
cumulated Doe in bundles and bales and stacKa.
The walking vegetables back in the stockade
heard that Ezra and Bill x:.'-^ ^ntting above
4(X> and hoped they were getting It honestly.
Ezra wanted to be remembered in his home
town fifty years hence, as a benefactor, not as
a guy that dealt from the bottom of the deck,
so he built a library that cost him 50.000 bucks.
The general criticism was that the dod-blasted
thing looked like a barn, was arranged wrong,
and nobody didn't want no library nohow. Bill
floated Into town one day. He called the boys
around the cracker box and bought the cigars.
He was escorted to the train and hailed as
prince. Moral r In scattering seeds of kind-
ness, do it by hand and not by machinery.
THE HOUSE OF REVELATION (Three Parts
— Jan. 8. — The cast : Hon. Charles Raleigh
(John A. Lorenz) ; Lady Denning (Marguerite
Clayton) ; Godfrey, her brother (John Junior) ;
Lord Howell (Jack Milton).
Lady Denning loves Hon. Charles Raleigh,
but for some unknown reason is afraid of him.
Sir Charles, realizing this, welcomes a message
ordering hira to join his regiment in Flanders.
While in battle he sacrifices his arm in saving
the life of Lady Denning's brother. Some time
later, In London, he Inherits an estate which
includes a haunted castle at Lincolnshire. He
goes to the castle to investigate. Opening a
panel in the wall he finds the skeleton of a
man. Beside It Is a letter evidently written
before death. It tells how the first Sir Charles
had insulted a certain Lady Olive. Her cause
was championed by Godfrey, who challenged
Sir Charles. They agreed to throw dice to see
who should commit suicide. Godfrey lost and
wrote this letter before taking his life. The
modern Sir Charles then understands why Lady
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Denning fears him. It's the atonement he must
pay for the folly of his ancestor. He returns
to Lady Denning, who, after hcariug her broth-
er's story, for some unexplainable reason has
lost her fear of Sir Charles. He has atoned
for the wrong done by his ancestor.
PIECES OF THE GAME (Three Parts— Jan.
15).— The cast: Walter Brent (Bryant Wash-
burn) ; Greda Gregory (Nell Craig) ; Rodger
Gregory, her husband ( Richardson Gotten ) ;
John Lockert, a home-wrecker (Randall Mc-
Allister).
Rodger Gregory wins the love of Creda, whom
Walter Brent had also wished to marry. Being
good friends, Gregory insists that Brent live
with them. Some time later finds the three liv-
ing happily together. During a two months" ab-
sence of Brent, Gregory forms a friendship with
John Lockert. Lockert becomes a regular visitor
at his home. Gregory, unthinking, spends most
of his leisure time working, while Lockert enter-
tains his wife. Brent returns, and seeing
trouble is sure to result, warns Gregory. Greg-
ory refuses to listen. Finally Brent overhears
Lockert proposing an elopement to Greda. She
consents. Brent goes to Gregory telling him
that he himself has tempted his wife and she
had listened. Gregory threatens him, swearing
never again to speak to him. Brent then warns
Lockert to stay away from Greda. Many months
pass and finally Greda tells her husband it was
Lockert who had tempted her and Brent who
had saved her. Their friendship with Brent is
then restored after Gregory's humble apologies
have been accepted.
Universal Film Mtg. Co.
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
GRAFT NO. 3 ("The Traction Grab"— Two
Parts — Dec. 27). — The cast: Bruce Larnigan
(Hobart Henley) ; Mrs. Larnigan (Nanine
Wright) ; Stanford Stone (Glen White) : Roger
Maxwell (L. M. Wells) ; Dorothy Maxwell (Jane
Novak) ; Boyd Penrose (W. Home) ; Mabel
Penrose (Mary Ruby) ; Jim Stevens (J. F.
Abbott).
The first attempt of the Trust to have Larni-
gan killed having failed, they plan to ruin him
politically and financially, then remove him
entirely. Stone, the head of the Trust, gives his
ordes to Black, over the private wire. Black
does not know from whom he receives his in-
structions. Stone has a dictagraph arranged in
Black's oflBce to enable him to hear the con-
versations that take place. Tools of the Trust
are called in Black's office to receive instruc-
tions. Larnigan is approached by the heads
of his party, who promise him political re-
wards if he will line up on the side of the
trusts, threatening him in case he should re-
fuse. He defies them all, and later holds a
mass meeting of the workers. He finds them
ready to back him up in his fight. Black per-
suades Larnigan's chauffeur to drive Bruce to
a certain spot in Central Park on his way
home. Gunmen will be stationed there to put
Bruce out of the way. Stone is listening to the
conversation between Black and the chauffeur
when Dorothy and Bruce call. Bruce and Stone
step out into the outer office where Bruce tells
him in confidence of his intention to attack the
Traction Grab and asks his help should it be
needed. Stone promises.
Meanwhile, Dorothy. left alone In Stone's
office, picks up the receiver of the dictaphone
and overhears the plot with the chauffeur. She
leaves the building with Bruce and Insists upon
his riding in her car. She has her own reason
for not telling him of the conversation she
overheard. Bruce is driven to the home of
Jim Stevens, a newspaper reporter, who has
planned to help Bruce in his fight. They have
arranged to work for the Traction Company the
following day in order to secure evidence
against it. Larnigan's chauffeur has rushed
back in Black's office and told him of Bruce
having driven off with Dorothy. Stone, lis-
tening, phones to Black to get the gunmen and
place them near the Larnigan home. Black and
the chauffeur start for the park. As Black
steps out he is shot by the gunmen. Discover-
ing their mistake, they place the wounded man
in their car and hustle him off to the hos-
pital.
Bruce arrives home to find his mother in
tears ; she has received notice of the fore-
closure of the mortgage on their home. Doro-
thy overhears this remark and determines
secretly to have the place. She gets her father
to advance her a sum of money for a business
venture. She tells him that she will take over
the mortgage on the Larnigan home. Her father
is astonished and angry, but does not show it.
He had gone to considerable trouble to bring
about the foreclosure. Boyd Penrose and his
daughter, Mabel, call on Dorothy. Penrose is
the head of the Traction Company. He intends
to inspect the new subway under construction
and invites the girls to accompany him and
they accept.
Bruce and Stevens begin work with the con-
seruction gang on the subway. They get evi-
dence that the inspector of materials is being
bribed to pass inferior cement. Stevens rushes
off to his paper with the article. Stone is with
the editor when Stevens rushes in. The paper
is controlled by the trusts and the editor has
just completed an article, at the dictation of
Stone, regarding the possible recall of Larnigan.
Stevens shows his article and it is promptly
torn up and Stevens discharged. He goes to "a
rival paper, TTie Independent, which accepts it.
Stone heard Stevens tell about Bruce being
at the subway getting evidence for the grand
jury, so he goes there and finds Penrose. The
latter arranges with Kelly, a tool of the trust,
and foreman of the works, to send Bruce into
the tunnel where they have prepared a blast.
Bruce is given a dynamite cartridge to take to
the spot, uncoiling the attached wire as he
goes. Dorothy sees Kelly attach the other end
to the explosion plunger, and, suspecting the
motive, rushes after Bruce. Penrose tells
Kelly to explode the cartridge In two minutes,
which will give time for Penrose to reach the
street. Dorothy reaches Bruce and tells him
of her fears ; he drops the cartridge and to-
gether they rush back to the opening. The
cartridge is expolded and the defective cement
in the construction causes the street to cave
in. Penrose is killed. Bruce and Dorothy es-
cape.
The Independent appears on the street with
the expose of the Traction Grab, together with
the news that the grand jury had returned in-
dictments against the heads of the Traffic Trust.
drugs him to the window and shows him to the
infuriated mob below. Dodson promises to
right conditions, and in Tom's presence he
phones the necessary orders to relieve the
situation of the grain corner. After Tom has
left, Dodson, still crazed by fear, shoots him-
self. Tom and his mother leave for (Chicago,
where they find Bruce somewhat improved.
GRAFT NO. 4 ("The Power of the People"—
Two Parts — Jan. 3). — The cast: Bruce Larni-
gan (Hobart Henley) : Mrs. Larnigan (Nannie
Wright) ; Stanford Stone (Glen White) ;
Roger Maxwell (L. M. Wells) ; Doro-
thy, his daughter (Jane Novak) : St. John
Dodson, head of Grain Trust (Edward Brown) ;
Tom 'Larnigan (Harry Carey).
Bruce Larnigan finds himself so bitterly op-
posed by the administration that he resigns his
office as District Attorney. He enters into an
agreement with Editor Nash of the Independ-
ent, whereby he intends to continue his attacks
on the criminal trusts through the press. His
first effort is directed against the combine of
the grain interests and the subsequent raising
of the price of bread. His Investigation takes
him to Chicago. Stone immediately has a tough
character, known as "Red Mike," sent after
him with instructions that he must prevent
the return of Larnigan if possible, but there
will be no reward unless the fatality "looks like
an accident."
Stone then sets about tearing down whatever
prestige Larnigan might have remaining. He
has the business men withdraw all ads from
the Independent; collects the balance of stock
and has the paper suspended. He gets members
of the traction company to bring suit for libel
against Bruce and attach his home, frightening
old Mrs. Larnigan with threats of ejectment.
Stone is in love with Dorothy Maxwell, and,
in the absence of Bruce, proposes, but is re-
jected. When pressed for a reason, Dorothy
tells him of the conversation she heard in his
office over the dictaphone when the plot to
kill Bruce was planned. Maxwell enters and
hears his daughter accuse Stone. The latter
does not deny his connection with the trust and
tells Dorothy that her honored father is also
a member.
Bruce finds evidence of much irregularity of
the Grain Trust, and succeeds in catching a
schooner, under orders, dumping grain over-
board to create a shortage and give the trust
an excuse for boosting prices. "Red Mike" has
followed him like a shadow and Bruce's life
was saved on more than one occasion through
"Red Mike's" fear that It wouldn't "look like
accident." Bruce is discovered on the boat, and,
fearing that he Is a spy, the crew set upon
him. Bruce, badly wounded, finally jumps
overboard. He is picked up by a yacht cap-
tained by his brother, Tom. Tom listens to the
story of the prosecution of the (Traft Trust ; of
the death of his father, etc. Tom swears to
continue the work started by his father, and
also to avenge his father and brother. He also
carries with him a letter from Bruce to the
woman he loves — Dorothy Maxwell.
Tom returns to New York with the evidence
against the grain corner secured by Bruce. He
is dum founded to find the Independent closed ;
Is filled with almost insane anger at finding the
way his enemies have persecuted his mother,
and is astounded when Dorothv announced her
engagement to Stone. He does not deliver
Bruce's letter. Tom has nothing left but his
mission : no way to fight save through the direct
medium of the people ; so he holds a mass
meeting and tells them the facts.
St. John Dodson. the leader of the Grain
Trust, is guarded in his offices. Tom arrives
at the office building occupied by Dodson. fol-
lowed by the mob. He fights his wav throueh
the outer offices guarded by clerks and private
watchmen and gains the private office of Dod-
son. locking the door behind him. Then he
BROADWAY UNIVERSALFEATURE.
LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE TO AMERICA (Five
Parts— Jan. lU).— The cast: Bishop Dorchester
(Thomas Keeswald) ; The Bishop's Wife (Sarah
Urundage) ; Lulu, their daughter (Lulu Glas-
erj ; the Duke of Bilgewater (Henry Norman) ;
Tom, his nephew (Tom Richards) ; Lady Mary
(Adila Comer) ; Captain Sparks (Joe Girard) ;
Mr. Lester (William Sloan); Mrs. Lester (A.
C. Marston) ; Mr. Smythe (Hudson Liston) ;
Lord Bridgewater (E. Cooper- Willis).
Lulu is the daughter of an English bishop
and she loves and is loved by Tom, nephew of
the Duke of Bilgewater. Lulu and Tom finally
decide to tell their folks that they have become
engaged. They expect a little opposition, for
their respective fathers and uncle are enemies ;
but bravely hope to overcome it and make
things right. Lulu leaves Tom at her door and
goes in and gladly announces that she is to
marry the duke's nephew. A scene ensues —
and in the duke's castle a like scene is going
on. The bishop insists that Lulu marry his
curate, whom she despises, while the duke in-
sists that Tom marry his cousin. Lady Mary,
who has more brains than beauty. Tom refuses
to marry his cousin and is ordered to leave the
house. He and Lulu plan to elope. So they
leave England to seek their fortune in America,
confidently hoping to marry as soon as this is
accomplished. Arrived in New York, Tom finds
that the only thing he can get to do is peddling
books.
Meanwhile Lulu attracts the attention of an
old chap into whose office she goes, and he at
once engages her to be his typewriter. Tom
puts up .$70 for his books and starts out to sell
them. But it seems that "The Lives of the
Saints" are not popular that year, and so he
meets with nothing but failure. He happens into
the office where Lulu is at work and there finds
her struggling in the embrace of the old man.
He fights with the old man and this interfer-
ences causes Lulu to be "fired." They are un-
able to pay their hotel bill, and stealing away
they seek refuge in the park. In the morning
they see an advertisement for a maid and but-
ler, so, pretending they are married, they apply
for the jobs and luckily get them. To their
consternation they find that the man of the
house is the same old fellow in whose office Lulu
worked for a few hours. Tom, in his utter sur-
prise, drops a whole tureenful of soup over his
master.
Lulu warns the old man that if he fires Tom
she will tell his wife all. So he agrees to keep
his mouth shut. That night Tom and Lulu are
shown to the same room. This will not do, so
Tom takes his belongings and camps out in the
hall. Feeling a bit cold, he steals into what he
supposes to be an empty room, only to find it
occupied by the cook. She chases him down-
stairs, where he has a bout with a burglar, who
disappears leaving Tom with the bag of loot in
his hands. The master and mistress come
down. Tom and Lulu are taken for thieves and
sent to the police station. Next morning, how-
ever, the old man is afraid to prosecute, and
so thev are set free. This time in their search
for work they are less fortunate. The only
thing they can get is a very menial iob called
help's help in a large hotel. Here they wait
upon the cooks and waiters and are treated
with much disdain by their fellow servants.
Tom is soon fired, but Lulu keeps the job. In
the park Tom is accused of stealing a purse
from a fiery old man to whom he was about to
restore his property. The old chan jails Tom.
An old friend of Tom's comes to the hotel and
visits the fiery old chap who jailed him. Lulu,
who has been forced to don the attire of a bell
boy to escape the attentions of a French cook,
happens to be sent to their room with some
drinks and hears them discussing Tom. Then
she hears Tom's friend say that the Duke of
Bilgewater is dead, and that his son has been
killed in the trenches. She steps forward and
discloses her identity. The old man, who proves
to be a lawyer who is searching for Tom, asks
where his lordship is. Lulu tells the old man
that Tom is in jail where he put him. Tom Is
released and told of his good fortune. He and
Lulu lose no time In getting home to England.
There they are married at once and go to the
castle.
UNIVERSAL.
ANIMATED WEEKLY. NO. 200 (Jan. 5). —
Prominent Americans Sail — ^Colonel House.
President Wilson's personal envoy, and Brand
Whitlock, Ambassador to Belgium, off for
Europe. — New York City. Sub-titles : Colonel
House. Brand Whitlock.
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January 8, 1916
War Dance — Time honored custom is in-
dulged in by natives. — Philippine Islands.
$800,000 Oil Tanker— The La Brea, new type
of oil carrier, is launched at San Francisco, Cal.
Dinner on the Hoof — Stock yards glutted with
cattle, sheep and goats that will feed thousands.
— Chicago, III.
Latest Winter Fashions — Universal stars in
newest sport coats, by courtesy of S. Heim &
Sons. Sub-titles : Mary Fuller, imported An-
gora sweater, with fur trimmed collar, bottom
and sash. Edna Hunter, Romancse silk sport
coat, collar and bottom of beaver fur. Dorothy
Philipps, silk sport coat, with chinchilla squirrel
fur collar.
Thomas Mott Osborne — Grand jury indicts
warden of Sing Sing prison, whose wonderful
reform work has done mucin toward bettering
prison conditions. — Ossining, N. Y. Sub-title :
Prisoners greeting Osborne on return from a
recent vacation.
Aerial Mail Service — United States Govern-
ment inaugurates system bringing islands into
closer touch. — Manila, Philippine Islands.
82-Mile Hurricane — Severest gale in years
sweeps New England, causing death and great
destruction of property. — Revere. Mass.
To Battle for Championship — Fred Fulton,
young giant, who is to combat for heavyweight
championship of the world. — Chicago, 111. Sub-
title: Fred Fulton (on left).
Peace bnip at Sea — Activities aboard Henry
Ford's peace ship, taken in mid-ocean. Sub-
titles : On the high seas. Henry Ford at com-
pass. Executive staff. Three prominent min-
isters (from left to right) : Dean Samuel S.
Marquis, Dr. Lloyd Jenkin Jones and Dr. Charles
F. Aked. Governor L. B. Hanna, of North
Dakota. Lloyd Bingham, noted actor, who died
on trip. Mrs. Helen Robinson. Senator from
Colorado. Prominent peace delegates (from
left to right) : Miss Julia Wales, Mme.
Schimmer, Mrs. Inez Milholland Doissevain and
Mme. Malmberg. Mme. Rosika Schwimmer,
whose peace methods are reported to have split
party. The student body. The press squad.
Mrs. Mary Fels presents to Henry Ford flag
made by descendant of Eetsy Ross, maker of
first American flag. Lieutenant Jenkins and
sailors of the British cruiser which escorted
Oscar II into Kirkwell, Orkney Islands. Jake
Greenberg, messenger who stowed away on board
ship, working out his passage. Limbering up —
Dr. Aked proves his ability in a game of leap-
frog with Dr. Lloyd Jenkin Jones.
Cartoons by Hy. Mayer.
BISON.
ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE (Three Parts-
Jan. 15).— The cast: Dixon Lee (Bill Getting-
er) : Teddy Ransom (Olive Fuller Golden) ;
Hiram Ransom (William Canfield) ; Jose Mo-
rilla (Joe Riekman) ; Nina De La Guerra
(Peggy Coudray) ; Capt. Jack Harding (Neal
Hart). Written by George Marshall. Directed
by Jacques Jaccard.
When Dixon Lee graduated from college, in-
stead of following his chosen profession of civil
engineer be started in to dissipate. The father
of Teddy Ransom, the sweetheart of Dix, is
superintendent of construction for one of the
western railroads which is extending its lines
into Mexico. They had experienced a great deal
of trouble and Ransom had just received a re-
port from the auditor of the road complaining
of the excessive expenditure of mnney with
such little results to show. While Ransom is
trying to find the solution of these problems
Dix comes in to ask for his daughter's hand.
Ransom informs him that he will never consent
to their engagement until Dix can show that he
is able to take care of the girl. Ransom gives
Dix a position with the construction gang in
Mexico. Arrived in the foreign land, he notices
one of the peons, a Yaquii Indian, being severely
beaten by the foreman and he takes a hand,
with the result that the Indian is filled with
gratitude towards him.
Dixon meets the foreman and presents his
letter. Dix is given work. Josee Morilla, the
governor of the province in which thev pre
working, and Jake Sheean, the foreman of the
construction gang, are very chummy. Jose finds
it easy to get Jake to pay him nuite a sum of
mnney for promised security, and the two are
worried over Dixon's arrival, thinking that he
will probably break up their system of graft.
Nina, a girl of the dance halls, influenced by
the money of Jose and Jake, u^^es her charms
upon Dix, and finds him easily influenced. Dix-
on returns to hi=; old habits of drinking and
carousing and Jose and his confederate become
careless. Although Dixon is drunk a great
part of the time, he picks up many little items
of information about the way the money changes
hands. Jake sends in an unfavorable reports
against Dixon and Ransom discharges him.
Pretending to go to a house party one night,
Teddy starts for Mexico. Jose decides to put
Dix out of the way, and accordingly has him
arrested.
Teddy's father, meanwhile, has learned of her
destination and arrives on the Mexican border.
The Mexican border is being patrolled by tJ. S.
troops, who have orders to allow no one' to en-
ter Mexico because of the unsettled conditions
and Ransom's ragings are fruitless. Meanwhile
Teddy, having learned that there is no chance
to save Dix's life, plans with the Indian whom
her sweetheart befriended to have him and his
tribe break into jail and release Dix. They
succeed in freeing him, and also assist in aid-
ing the fugitive to get to the engine which Teddy
is holding ready for him. The Mexicans are
equal to this and telegraph ahead to have the
train stopped. They escape and secret them-
selves in a Mexican house. Upon learning that
their ammunition is running low the Indian
offers to go for aid and sets out for the Mexican
border. He makes the trip successfullp and is
picked up by a detail of Texas Rangers. He
gasps out his story and they take him to the
commander's tent.
Ransom sees the army ofHcer refuse to assist,
claiming that he has no power to go into Mexi-
co. The captain of the Rangers declares that
he is not under the U. S. ruling and. army or
no army, he will bring them out. Meanwhile
Teddy and Dix are nearly out of ammunition
and Dix saves the last shot to kill Teddy with
in case assistance does not arrive. He is on the
verge of using, it when they hear a shout and
see that the Mexicans are being dispersed. The
two are rescued and safely broueht across the
border. When Ransom sees the devotion of
Teddv for Dix and learns that the bov is waken-
ing up his real manhood he agrees to their en-
gagement.
VICTv,R.
MAN AND MORALITY (Three Parts— Jan.
12). — The cast: Harry Anstruther (Harry
Myers) : Rosemary Trent and Mizi (Rosemary
Thehv) ; John Stanton (Louis Leon Hall).
Written and produced by Harry C. Myers.
Harry Anstruther. a wealthy youns business
man. is much in love with Rosemary Trent,
who reciprocates his aiTection. During a yacht-
ing trip given by Harry to a party of friends
he proposes to Rosemary. She tells him that
before she can accept his proposal he must
know of her earlier life, as he liad repeatedly
made the statement that the girl of his choice
must be above all suspicion and free from any
taint of scandal. Rosemary is the daughter of
a retired army officer and when quite young
she had been infatuated with a dashing Lieu-
tenant in the regiment Tier father commanded.
She had pledged her troth to the young officer
and when ho asked her father for her hand,
consent was refused. With youthful indiscre-
tion they eloped together to a distant city, where
thev take rooms in a hotel.
The suitor goes in search of a minister to
perform the ceremony, while Rosemary makes
ready for her coming marriage. On his way
back to the hotel, the Lieutenant is killed by
the stray bullet fired at a policeman by a flee-
ing burglar. This unfortunate accident blighted
"her life and it was years before she was recon-
ciled to her father. After hearing his sweet-
heart's story Harrv withdraws his proposal, al-
though he still loves her deeply. The next day
at the office he tells his business associates tliat
he has to go away for his health and in an
effort to forget Rosemary takes charge of the
branch house in the Philippines.
Arriving at the Taeadquarters in a native vil-
lage far in the interior of the Islands lie finds
that with the exception of the branch manager,
John Stanton, he is the only white man within
miles. The enervating surroundings combined
witli his despair over his shattered romance
make him take to drinking to excess. Stanton
tries to save Harry, but the latter refuses to
heed the words of his companion. When Stan-
ton returns to the States he leaves Harry behind.
Mizi, a native dancer, attracts his attention
and he takes an interest in her. This native
bears a striking resemblance to Rosemary, which
fact impresses Harry.
His irregular life has wrought many sharp
changes in him and he begins to show signs of
debauchery. The dancing girl is constantly in
attendance upon him, which arouses the jeal-
ousy of her native lover, Toto, who kills her
during a quarrel. In the meantime Stanton has
arrived in New York. While attending a re-
ception he recognizes Rosemary from a photo-
graph of her he had seen in Harry's possession.
He seeks an Introduction and tells her of Harry
and the life he is leading. He says that she can
still save him if she will go to the Philippines.
Rosemary sets out to .try to save Harry. Sne
reaches his quarters to And him in the throes
of a delirium, but when he recovers he finds
her at his side and seeks forgiveness. They
plan to return home and make up for the hap-
piness they nave lost.
THE RING AND THE RAJAH (Jan. 14).—
Captain Blayne is the English resident officer
at the court of the Rajah of one of the native
States of India. One day Blayne saves the
Rajah from a murderous attack by a native
fanatic. The Rajah, is about to kill the would-
be assassin, when Blayne interferes and points
out that the man is deranged. To show his
gratitude to the man who saved him the Rajah
"laces on Blayne's finger a valuable ring. Lat.p
the Rajah goes to England, and with Blayne In
his entourage, visits the garrison to which
Elayne's old regiment is attached. Edith, the
Colonel's daughter, Is the girl whose photograph
Blayne has carried with him all through his
service in India. When Edith is presented to
the Rajah, Blayne is pleased that the Rajah
.should show so much interest in the girl. He
does not dream that the first sight of Edith
has filled the Rajah with a fierce desire to
make her one of his wives
The Rajah, alone on the veranda, is the prey
of jealous rage. The Rajah glances through
the doorway to the ballroom. There stands
Blayne, the man who is between him and his
heart's desire. The Rajah turns to his body-
servant and tells him to make way with the
person he sees. But Blayne and Edith have
changed places — and Forak sees not Blayne but
E'dith. It is not for Forak to question his mas-
ter. If his master wishes the girl killed, the
command shall be obeyed.
Forak follows Blayne and Edith when they
stroll out through the garden. He creeps close
when Blayne tells Edith of his love. Blayne
places on his sweetheart's finger the ring the
Raiah gave him ; it is too large and it slips
from her finger to the ground. The watchful
Forak picks it up, and creeps away to' his
master's apartments, where he paints the inside
of the ring with a powerful poison while the
Rajah looks on. He then returns to the gar-
dens and manages to toss the ring to a spot
where Edith finds it. Blayne again slips the
ring over her finger, and they set out on their
return to the ballroom.
Edith is overcome by the poison and is slowly
sinking when the Rajah snatches off the ring.
Edith revives. The Rajah, contrite, beseeches
her to forgive him. She does not know that
her strange seizure has been due to his mur-
derous jealousy ; but she has not forgotten the
insult of his love-making. She draws away from
him and goes into the ballroom with Blayne.
The Rajah is overwhelmed by his emotions. He
looks at the ring. Slowly he presses it over his
own finger.
REX.
HIS RETURN (Jan. 11) .—The cast:. BlU
(Jack Eryce) ; Mary, his wife (Miss Mae Gas-
ton) : Loraine, an artist (Raymond Russell);
His Mother (Miss Helen Wright). Written by
Helen Bailey. Directed by Cleo Madison.
Bill is a truck driver. He and his wife, Mary,
live in their little cottage, but are denied the
blessing of children. Mary spends her spare
time in looking over baby clothes and pictures
of babies, and one day while looking over the
paper she sees an ad for a woman to pose as
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box near the screen Bill knocKS the screen over
and discovers his wife, clad in draperies. He
flics into a terrific rage and refuses to accept
her explanation : then after threatening the art-
ist with death unless he takes care of the girl.
Bill leaves. Mary is heart-broken and the art-
ist's mother, coming in at the time, comforts
her. Bill becomes a typical bum and loafs
around the country for a year. Finally the long-
ing to see his wife overcomes him and he sets
out for their home town.
Mary, thrown upon her own resources, is com-
pelled to pose for the artist regularly. The
artist and his mother have been very kind to
her, and the mother especially has watched over
her. Mary is blessed with a child of her own
and is posing for another picture. Bill stumbles
into the room and finds his wife alone with the
child, the artist having stepped out for a mo-
ment. There is a dramatic scene between the
husband and wife, and when Bill learns the
child is his the two are happily reconciled.
HER DEFIANCE (Two Parts— Jan. 14). — The
cast: Adeline (Cleo Madison); Theron Gabler
(Ted Duncan) ; Frank Warren (Edward Hearn) :
Old Scapin (Willis Marks) ; Mrs. Warren (Adele
Farrington).
Theron Gabler and his sister, Adeline, live
together in a small country town. Old Scapin
the village Croesus, has long had his eye on
Adeline — he not only covets the beauty of the
girl, but wants her especially for her fitness
in taking care of his household. Although old
enough to be her father, he had frequently
forced his suit upon the brother and the lat-
ter had made tentative arrangements with him.
Frank Warren, the son of a wealthy man,
comes to the town to look upon some data on
one of his father's investments. He meets the
girl and a mutual attraction develops between
them. His stories of his life and of the city
are a never-ending source of delight to the girl.
The brother notices several meetings between
the two and forbids his sister to have anything
to do with the city chap. In the past she had
always considered her brother's word as law,
but she now openly defies him and glories in
her new found love of Warren.
Finally one night, Adeline and Warren are
together until one o'clock. When she returns
home her brother in his furious anger almost
strikes her. They have a heated argument and
the girl stands up for Warren, claiming that
he is going to marry her, while brother insists
that the city man is only playing with her and
in mad rage leaves for the hotel where Warren
is stopping to get satisfaction from him. War-
ren, meanwhile, has received a telegram from
home requesting him to hurry back and hastily
writing a note to Adeline, he manages to catch
the last train out. Theron arrives at the hotel,
finds Warren gone, and is given the note left
for his sister. In his rage he tears the letter
up and returns home telling his sister that
Warren has skipped out. The girl, numb with
grief, loses all pleasure in lite, and when her
brother insists upon her marriage to old Scapin
she has not energy enough to resist the propo-
sition and she and Scapin are married.
When the marriage is completed, the old man
tries to force his attentions upon her and she
becomes furiously angry, and striking him,
leaves the house in a rage. She secures a horse
and buggy outside and hastening to the station
gets a ticket for the city in which Warren lives.
Her brother and old Scapin pursue her ; their
buggy is overturned and old Scapin is killed.
Warren has confessed his love for the girl to
his father and the latter unable to get the boy
to give her up. starts an investigation about the
girl's character. In this way. Frank learns of
h^r marriage to old Scapin and thinking he baa
lost her forever tries to put her out of his
heart.
Many years pass. In the city, Adeline has
found it hard to make a living and especially
so when a child arrives. Sne secures work as
a scrub woman in one of the office buildings
and because she has no one to leave baby with,
is forced to take it along with her. One day
while she is working in the building, the baby
begins to cry and Warren disturbed by the noise
investigates. He finds the baby and is looking
for the owner when Adeline, hearing the child's
cry, hurries back and the two confront each other.
.\deline accuses Warren of being a coward and
a cad for leaving her, wnile, he anxious to
make up with her, tells of his hasty departure,
the reason of it, and of learning later that she
had married. Explanations follow and there is
a happy reconciliation between the two.
L-KO.
GERTIE'S BUSY DAY (Jan. 12).— The cast:
The Girl (Gertrude Selby) ; The Boy (Reggie
Morris) ; The Bug Catcher (Dave Morris) ; The
Fat Friend (Fatty 'Voss).
Gertie is feeding the park swans by way of
amusement when Reggie sees her from the op-
posite side of the lake and tries to fiirt with
her. She snubs him, for she thinks he is a
little too fresh, and he decides to tease her by
enticing the swans to His side of the shore.
This provokes her for the time, but finally
leads to a flirtation.
Later, admirers of all types, sizes and ages
break in and try to cut out Reggie, but he
manages to turn the tables on them and sets
them all fighting. They forget Gertrude and
try to annihilate each other and the lovers laugh
at them and she congratulates Reggie on be-
ing rid of his would-be rivals.
FLIRTATION A LA CARTE (Jan. 16).— The
cast: Dick (Dick Smith); Phil (Phil Dun-
ham) ; Alice, Phil's Wife (Alice Howell).
Dick and Phil quarrel with their wives and
leave their homes in bad tempers. Phil's wife
decides to get even and goes forth to flirt on
her own account, but is only frightened for
her pains. Finally she flirts with Dick and is
surprised by Phil and runs home. Dick and
Phil quarrel and when separating vow ven-
geance on each other.
That night they meet in a gambling room
and Phil tries to cheat Dick, who catches him
at it and a fight ensues. The police take a
hand and Phil and Dick are chased from the
rooms. Ptiil gets clear, but Dick is hara
pressed and only evades the officers by getting
in Phil's house, where he hides under the bed.
Phil catches him and they fight. The police
hear as Alice screams and break in and
take a hand. They find there some of the
gambling gang and all battle until knocked
out.
GOLD SEAL.
THE BOOB'S VICTTORY (Two Parts- -Jan.
11). — The cast: Boob (Robert Leonard); De-
tectress (Ella Hall); Detective (Marc Rob-
bins): Farmer Higgins (Kingsley Benedict).
Written and produced by Robert Leonard.
Although the Boob is a common farm labor-
er, he has ambitions to become a detective.
Accordingly he subscribes for a book on the
subject by a "famous" detective. There is lit-
tle leisure to be found on a farm, however,
and Farmer Higgins is unable to understand
the ambition of his hired hand. The Boob
tries some of his disguise tricks on the farmer,
but they are unsuccessful and the result is that
he is fired. Wandering to a summer resort
nearby, he secures a rtosition as waiter at the
hotel. Here he has more leisure and spends
his spare time in earnest study of how to be-
come a detective.
A new arrival lands at the hotel and makes
an impression on the Boob. He spends most
of his time during tbe meal hours at her table
and IS severely reprimanded by the head waiter
tor neglecting the other patrons. The new
arrival is in reality a detectress, and with her
companion, a well known detective, has been
sent to the hotel to try to break up the oper-
ations of a gang of crooks who have been bur-
glarizing hotels and resorts. The Boob falls
in love with the detectress. One day she sees
his book in his pocket and questions him re-
garding his ability. He successfully answers
some of her questions and she encourages him
in his study.
The detectress and her companion get a line
on a bunch of crooks. The Boob, while resting
in a hammock, overhears the croolis plotting
a robbery tor that night, and on consulting
his manual finds that the proper thing to do
IS to keep all information to yourself, and later
get the drop on tbe crook first, then consult
an officer. That night the detectress follows one
ot the crmiinals to the room in the hotel and
hears him rummaging among things. She tries
to get in the door, and in the excitement the
crook escapes. Her companion comes to her as-
sistance and together with the manager they
open the door, but find no evidence ot any one
present.
The Boob meanwhile has been right on the
job and when the crooks attempt to escape he
confronts them with a drawn revolver and
marches them back to the hotel. He is met
by the detectress and her companion and tells
them of catching the crooks. As the story ends
the Boob, elated by his victory, secures the con-
sent of the detectress to give him some first-
hand knowledge of detective work.
BIG U.
"X-3" (Three Parts— Jan. 13).— The cast:
Henshaw (Murdock MacQuarrie) ; Andre Cuneo
(Eddie Polo) ; John Gordon (Walter Rogers) •
Jim Bryson (Arthur Moon) ; Frank Hilton
(Millard K. Wilson) ; Ethel Gordon (Edythe
Sterling) ; Chief of Secret Service (William
White). Written by James Dayton. Directed
by Jay Hunt.
Word is received by the government officers
that Andre Cuneo, a notorious counterfeiter
having served sentence in Italy, has been liber-
ated and is headed for America. John Hen-
shaw, a , Secret Service detective, is put on the
case. The counterfeiter escapes arrest at the
boat by getting over the side, where he is
picked up by accomplices. Henshaw, missing
him, is reprimanded by the office and the case
is given to another man. Henshaw is heart-
broken, but determines to take up the case on
his own account.
John Gordon, teller ot a bank in the city,
is a member of the gang, who is called by the
name of "X-.'l" in their dealings, and it is
through him that the counterfeit money Is cir-
culated. Gordon has a daughter. Ethel, who
is in love with Frank Hilton, a moving pic-
ture actor. After a tew months' time Gordon
decides to abandon the gang and live straight
for his daughter's sake. He notifies the gang
of his intention and they swear to get even.
A few nights later Gordon quarrels with Hil-
ton about his daughter. They part in anger,
the girl being a witness to part of their quarrel.
Later that night Andre and Bryson come to
Gordon's house. It is late and a bitter quarrel
ensues between Bryson and Gordon, the former
threatens exposure. Gordon loses his head and
draws a gun and in the scuffle is killed The
murderers escape and the next day Hilton Is
accused of the crime and arrested. Henshaw
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reads the account, goes to the house and is
begged by the daughter to clear Hilton. He
agrees to do so. He obtains linger impressions
of the murderers and later an impression of the
finger prints on one of the counterfeit bills.
He shadows Bryson and through this locates
the counterfeiters' den.
Meanwhile the police have given up the
search, as all evidence points to Hilton. Hen-
shaw engages an apartment in the same build-
ing with Bryson, taps the telephone line and
overhears a conversation between the counter-
feiter and Bryson. He notifies the police and
lays in wait outside their door. Bryson, com-
ing to the den, finds him there. He gets the
rest of the gang and they overpower Henshaw
and take him to the basement. He is bound
and fastened to a trap, which is to be sprung
by a candle burning the rope in two. The
counterfeiters pack up their belongings and at-
tempt to leave. They are taken by the police
before they can get away ; they do not tell,
however, about the capture of Henshaw.
The trap is sprung but the rope breaks
throwing Henshaw into a sewer and from
which he later escapes through underground
sewers. Henshaw arrives at headquarters-
proves that Bryson and Andre are guilty (?f
Cordon's murder and Hilton is released. TTiere
is a happy reunion between Hilton and Ethel,
who lays the consummation of their happiness
to Henshaw.
NESTOR.
THE BOY, THE GIRL. AND THE AUTO
(Jan. 10). — The cast: Ray (Ray Gallagher);
Neal (Neal Burns) ; Billie (BlHie Rhodes) ; Mr.
Smith (Harry Rattenbury) ; His Wife (Jean
Hathaway) ; Ethel, his stenographer (Ethel
Lynn). Scenario by Al. E. Christie. Directed
by Horace Davey.
Ray and Neal are both suitors for the hand
of Billie and it appears to be an even race un-
til Ray buys a Ford, and from that time on
Neal is left in the distance. Neal tries to get
himself a car, but an audit of his accounts
show hardly enough money to rent a machine,
much less buy one. While be is despairing he
sees an advertisement in the paper requesting
a driver for the car of Mr. Smith. He calls
upon Mr. Smith in answer to the advertise-
ment. Mr. Smith is getting along in years, but
his wife is very jealous of him and on every
occasion she cautions her husband upon famili-
arity with his stenographers. Neal lands the
job and his first trip is to take Mrs. Smith to
the matinee. Thinking that Mrs. Smith will
be in there for several hours. Neal hurries to
Billie's house and finds Ray waiting for the
girl. When Billie comes out and sees Neal in
the big car Ray is forgotten and the two young
people have an enjoyable ride.
Mrs. Smith, meanwhile, disgusted with the
show, returns to where the car was left and
finds it gone, she sets out for her husband's
office in a bad mood. Mr. Smith thinks a great
deal of Ethel, his stenographer, and his wife
comes into the office when Ethel is in Mr.
Smith's private office. She expresses determi-
nation to burst into the office, but to verify her
suspicions she attempts to peer through the
keyhole. The chief clerk, however, warns Mr.
Smith of his wife's presence and Smith tips his
stenographer and begins to give her a calling
down. The stenographer leaves the room in
tears and Mrs. Smith determines that her sus-
picions had been unjust.
Neal returns, using the old excuse of a
broken down engine and gets away with it.
Billie likes Neal and his big car so much that
she asks him to take her shopping the next day
and he promises to call for her. Next day he
takes Smith to his office and then hurries to
meet Billie. He takes his girl around town and
after the shopping expedition has been finished
he returns home with her. Mrs. Smith has
meanwhile found a lady's handkerchief in her
husband's coat pocket and determines to have
it out with him. On the way to the office she
sees Neal and Billie and decides that Smith
has allowed his stenographer to use the car.
Neal hurries back to the office and is wait-
ing for Smith when Billie. having missed her
purse, hurries in and seeing the car gets into
it. Neal is in a hard fix for a moment^ but
tells Billie the car is broken down and. she
being in a hurry, does not wait. Mr. and Mrs.
Smith both confront him and he is unable to
denv having the girl out. It all ends ud by
Neal getting flred. and as he goes deiectedly
down the street Rav and Billie in the Ford pass
him by and give him the laugh.
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then give her a good thrashing, whistle, and
ArL-hibald is to rush in, secure Flivver and
marry his Lady-love. Flivver is highly amused
and consents, but, needless to say, makes a
horrible mess of everything.
He breaks into the wrong bouse, and real
burglars into the right one, is pursued by the
police and only manages to escape by the loss
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VICTOR.
THE HEART OF A MERMAID (Three Parts
— Jan. 5J. — The cast: Algae, the little mermaid
(Mary Fuller) ; Bailey Dryden (Glen White) ;
Tommy Taber (Paul Panzer) ; Dora Wainwright
(Sydell Dowling) ; Her Mother (Marie Shot-
well).
Bailey Dryden, a young millionaire, collects
together his chums for a last voyage on his
yacht before becoming a Benedict, the yacht
is anchored near Mermaid Rock. There is a
legend about the rock of a young mermaid who
lives there and can assume human form every
liuiidred years if she desires. The young men
are delighted with the tale, and as Bailey stares
at the rock the mermaid rises out of the water
and beckons to him to come. Bailey, dumfound-
ed, calls his cbums, but when they have reached
his side the mermaid disappeared. The next
day Bailey visits the rock himself and finds the
mermaid asleep with her arm about a baby
seal. As the young millionaire approaches the
sea myth, she throws her arms around him,
and then suddenly disappears. He returns to
the boat, but will not explain his strange actions
to his friends, and, fearing be is unbalanced,
they send word to his fiancee to come at once.
Next day by means of a fish the mermaid
sends him a message asking him to meet her at
full moon on the rocks. His friends, sure that
his mind is affected keep close watch upon him,
and when he steals out that night to keep the
engagement, his chum, Taber, tries to stop him.
A struggle ensues and he is forced to gag and
tie Taber to keep him quiet.
Bailey and the little mermaid meet, and she
tells him that she can assume human form and
live with him always until he tires of her. She.
then, assumes the shape of a human being, and
Bailey carries her back to the yacht. He tells
Taber and the captain he found her on the.
rocks. There are no feminine costumes on the
yacht so Bailey borrows a loose suit from the
Chinese butler and she dresses in the Chinese
costume.
Next morning the mermaid is introduced to
the young men, who are enchanted with her.
She refuses to wear shoes of any kind, and she
is happy in the new mode of living. In the
midst of her joy Dora and her mother arrive.
In a panic the men try to hide Algae, but whea
she sees Bailey kiss his fiancee she is filled with
jealousy and throws herself past the men into
Bailey's arms. Bailey explains matters to the
mother and daughter, and asks Dora to lend the
girl a few of her gowns. The Dryden fortune
is too large to risk losing, so Dora, at her
mother's mention, agrees to Bailey's request.
Algae does not understand why Dora is per-
mitted to go about in a dimunitive bathing suit,
while Bailey covers her up hurriedly when she
appears in a bodice and short skirt. Her last
escapade brings down Bailey's wrath upon her.
She has refused to wear shoes and stockings
that evening although dressed in an evening
gown, and, when pursued by the irritated Bailey,
she dives overboard — ball gown and all.
Bailey punishes her by refusing to speak to
her, and sends her to her room to change her
gown. To punish her further he purposely
makes love to Dora just outside the porthole
of Algae's room. Algae hears him — believes he
has tired of her, and, without stopping to ques-
tion, the little mermaid casts off the dresses she
wears and dives back into the sea nevermore
to assume human form. Too late, Bailey dis-
covers he loves her. She is gone. He is forced
to set sail without her. On the rocks the little
mermaid sobs her heart out, "frhile he stands
gazing out at sea.
Taber lays a hand on his shoulder, and —
with a start he awakens — it has all been a
dream. With a sigh at the charm of his dream
he finished the letter to his fiancee, and then
thinks once more of the little mermaid whom
he loved and lost.
POWERS.
UXCLE SAM AT WORK. NO. 2 ("How Uncle
Ram Gets His Co!n"~.Tan. 1).— This is the first
time that moving pictures of the mint and the
Bureau of Engraving have ever been made.
The first scene shown Is the interior of the
Bureau of Engraving, where the paper money
and stamps are manufactured. Every phase of
the way in which the paper is handled that
later Is converted into greenbacks is accurately
depicted. Many fine close-ups give an excel-
lent idea of the intricate macbinerv required.
Splendid exterior views of the buildings are
shown as well as the interiors.
A feature of the film is the manufacture of
a .$50 bill from the minute the designer recelvef
bis instructions until It is turned out ready
January 8, 1916
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295
for circulation among those fortunate enough
to be able to own a bill of that denomination.
The process includes the engraving of the plate
for the bill, the transfer of the die to the plates,
which are hardened by immersion in powerful
acids, the manufacture of the inks with which
the bill is printed and finally the printing of
the bill.
The postage stamp machine, which performs
twenty-one separate operations at the same
time, the gumming machine and the feeding of
the gummed sheets into the complicated ma-
chine, which turns out 4,000 perfect stamps a
minute, is one of the most interesting sights
in this picture.
The workings of the mint at Philadelphia,
where most of our gold and silver is coined,
are most instructive and gives a clear insight
into the heretofore secret department. All the
machinery used is shown with perfect detail.
Other features of the picture are the Treasury
Building, the money laundry, where the dirty
bills are washed, canceled bills, the Washington
Monument, a fine close-up picture of Secretary
McAdoo, Uncle George Williams, who has been
employed in the Treasury for fifty years, and
many more scenes of universal interest.
BUILDING UP THE HEALTH OF A NA-
TION," LESSON NO. 1 (Jan. 6.— On the same
reel with this educational picture is a comedy
subject entitled "Carl Emmy and His Dogs."
A synopsis of this can be found on page 131
of the issue dated January 1.)
Every exercise which has raised hundreds of
men from weaklings to strong, sturdy speci-
mens of manhood will be revealed before the
lens. The great feature of this system of ex-
ercise is that It requires no apparatus to fol-
low it, and it is free and within the reach of
every person who cares to take advantage of
the opportunity presented them to regain vital-
ity and to glow with health.
The body is a machine much more delicate
than the works of your watch, which you take
care of because you know that if the works
get out of order that your watch will not run.
This fascinating and instructive picture will
show you how you can take care of your body
and keep it in the same running condition that
you keep your watch in.
As a film feature this has never been sur-
passed, and it is the first time that the screen
has been used to show health building exercises
before the public. Every movement is slowly
and carefully shown so that any person in the
audience will be able to go home and perform
the same 'exercise without a mistake.
Bernarr McFadden. who will be featured In
this series of calisthenic pictures, shows in
the picture how he built up his maenificent
physique and promises that if you follow his
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THE BUBBLES IN THE GLASS (Three
Farts— Jan. 4).— The cast: The Girl (Lorraine
Huling) ; Her Fiance (Harris Gordon) ; Worker
in Vineyard (Ethel Jewett) ; a Glass Blower
(Morris Foster) ; His Sweetheart (Madeline
Fairbanks) ; Benton (Thomas A. Curran) ; His
Wicked Wife (Kathryn Adams) ; a Dissolute
Clerk (George Mario).
The girl was proud of her fiance as he pre-
sided at a "little dinner" he was giving. It
was to be their last meal together for some
lime, he explained, for he was "going on a
journey." When the banquet was over he re-
fused to accompany the others to the opera,
murmuring a polite excuse about a "business
engagement." But he waved goodbye to them
gaily, and seemed thoroughly happy and free
from care. Yet the girl, who loved him, had
a feeling that something was wrong, and while
at the opera, her attention wandered from the
songs and singers to the man they had left
smiling in the restaurant.
Something was wrong. Careless expenditures
had ruined the man the friends thought wealthy,
and "the journey" he talked of was a journey
he planned — to the other world. The last glass
of wine was in the bottle ; he would sip that,
and then end it all. Then it seemed to him that
the bubbles winked back at him, and he saw,
or believed he saw. a tfagedy of the vineyard.
There was a beautiful girl, a worker in the
vineyard, and she had two suitors. That in-
terested him for the girl he loved had another
suitor, and sometimes the man who planned
a journey was jealous too. The men in his
vision fought for the woman, and the one who
was victor fled for his life, only to fall a
victim to his pursuers. The girl had watched
the chase with staring eyes, and when^she saw
the end, sTie fell fainting to the ground.
In another vision he saw a tragedy of the
wine presses, a woman who fooled a man who
loved her to gain vengeance upon the man she
hated. And when the efforts of the fool came
to naught, and he was led away to punishment,
the woman he adored disowned him, and fawned
upon the man she hated.
HEINIE& LOUIE
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It was wonderful wine — that last glass,
somehow it seemed to tell him a story of many
incidents of its career. Some were pleasant^
others not and the man mused over them.
For the first time he realized his own insig-
nificance. A soft arm entwined itself around
his neck, two beautiful eyes gazed pleadingly
into his. and the sweet voice of the girl spoke
awakening him from his reverie.
She had been worried, she said, and had hu»^
ried away from the opera. From his few words
and his actions, she had guessed his secret.
His money was gone — well, what of that? Lov©
and health remained, and with those happiness
was assured, and with a loyal wife by his side,
he could fight his way back to fortune.
A realization of his folly came to the man.
He told the girl that her love would make him
live. He picked up his glass, and holding it
high in air cried: "Here's to the life I will
live in the future, the life I will live to make
me worthy of you."
He took a sip of the wine, then held it to her
lips. She drank, and the glass fell unheeded
to the floor, as he took her in his arms. And
there it lay shattered — the bubbles in the glass
slowly vanishing, as the bubbles of folly and
extravagance vanished from his own life, never
more to return.
AMERICAN.
VIVIANA (Two Parts— Jan. 10).~The cast:
Viviana (Vivian Rich); George (George Per-
iolat) ; Harry (Leslie Reed) ; Viviana's Mother
(Silvia Ashton) ; Adele (R?tirion Christie).
At the death of her fath'tr, Viviana is forced
to seek employment. She obtains a position in
a photographer's establishment. There she
meets George Perry, a wealthy young man
about town, and he is attracted by the girl.
When she leaves that evening, George in his
high power car is waiting for her. Waiting for
Viviana becomes a daily affair with George.
and at length he succeeds in inducing the girl
to accompany him to a cafe, instructing her to
tell her mother that she must work that eve-
ning. Meanwhile George's sister, Adele, is
flattered by the attention of Harry Fowler, a
matinee idol. The two become constant com-
panions. Drink and carousing cause Fowler's
discharge. Reaching his batchelor apartment,
he finds a note from Adele, in which the girl
agrees to his suggestion that they elope. Perry
receives a call from an old college chum, who
is interested in uplift work. Personal aid of
Perry is solicited.
Viviana returns one night to the studio for
her forgotten purse, and is asked to deliver a
delayed package addressed to George Perry.
She goes to his apartment, and Perry, de-
lighted, induces the girl to remain for a time.
Perry steps across the hall into the room of
Fowler, where he finds the note that his Sister
has written to the actor. Then he encounters
Adele in the hall. Angrily he tells her that
Fowler is married, and in reply to Perry's de-
nunciation of him, Fowler taunts Perry about
the girl in his own room.
Adele has learned her lesson and so has
Perry. As his sister leaves, George returns
to his apartment, and takes Viviana in his own
car to her own home. Perry awakens to a
realization of his wasted time and misspent
energies. He resolves to devote himself to the
big work of human helpfulness. He joins his
chum Howarth in his work at a mission, where
he helps care for the poor, and among other
things holds out a helping hand to a chorus
girl, whom Fowler has started in a downward
path. At length Perry proves to his own con-
science that he is worthy of Viviana's love. He
goes to her and asks her to become his wife,
and in a burst of happy tears she gives her
promise.
THE SECRET WIRE (Two Parts— Jan. 14).
— The cast: Harold Locke (Harold Lockwood) ;
Vera Strong (May Allison) ; Miltor? Strong
(Harry Von Meter) ; Jed King (William Stow-
ell).
Harold Locke is a "trouble shooter" employed
by a telephone company to keep its lines in
order. He is sent by his "boss" to install a
telephone extension in the room of Vera Strong,
the pampered daughter of Milton Strong, mil-
lionaire. He is attracted by the fresh beauty
of the girl, while she is impressed with the
handsome vigor of the young lineman.
It is Vera's birthday, and as a gift to Ms
daughter Milton Strong purchases a high priced
motor car. Jed King, who sells the car to
Strong, is an auto salesman by day and an auto
bandit by night. He decides that his patron,
shall also be his victim, and he and his gang
lay plans accordingly. King volunteers to te^ch
Vera to drive the car. She accepts l?is prof-
fered services, and King drives to a secluded
spot where, by prearranged plan, his felkiw
bandits pounce upon them. Vera is seized and
is to be held for ransom.
Locke is sent to locate a secret wire which
long has baffled the telephone officials. It Is
a connection between Jed King's auto office and
the rendezvous of the crooks. While searching.
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for the connection, Locke is a witness to the
kidnapping of Vera. He summons the police,
then, single handed, be flies to the girl's rescue.
After a revolver fight in speeding autos. the
bandits escape with the captured girl, Locke
trails them to an abandoned shack, where he
is overpowered, bound hand and foot and cast
into an attic room with Vera, who also is bound
by her captors.
In a fit of wrath, King, the bandit leader,
sets fire to the house. The bandits flee and
Locke and Vera are left to a tortuous death in
the flames. But the police arrive' unexpectedly.
The crooks are engaged in a hand to hand
fight and eventually are overpowered. Then
the burning house is entered. Locke and Vera
emerge through the smoke and flame) he having
been able to loose the ropes and carry the half
conscious girl to safety.
The adventures of the day are the start of
romance. Friendship ripens into love. The
young lineman proves his worth, and Vera be-
comes his wife. Before the two opens the rosy
vista of a long and happy life together. "
SPIDER BARLOW MEETS COMPETITION
(Jan. 14).— The cast: Willard Dale (Ed
Coxen) ; Peggy Dale (Winifred Greenwood) ;
Spider Barlow (George Field); Spike (Sid Al-
gier).
The morning paper contains a brief item to
the effect that Willard Dale, the wealthy young
District Attorney, has given his wife a hand-
some and costly jeweled necklace. The news
item has peculiar significance for Spider Bar-
low and his pa!, Spike. Spider plans a cam-
paign. They pose as a team of odd-job gar-
deners and obtain employment at the Dale
home. They at once proceed to learn "the lay
of the land." The Dales plan to go that night
to a masquerade ball. Willard Dale forgets to
order his costume, but at tne last moment has
an idea. Jne puts on a mask and some rough
clothes and goes dressed as a burglar.
The policeman on the Dale's beat invites the
Dale maid to go that night to the Policeman's
ball. The house is left empty and Spider and
Spike make a leisurely survey of th^ premises.
They find the empty necklace case on Mrs.
Dale's dresser and know they will have to wait
for her return to get the necklace. They clean
up the silver and Spike leaves while Spider re-
mains. Upon returning home Dale playfully
puts on his mask and amuses his wife by breTk-
ing through the front door as a burglar. Once
inside they suspect the presence of real burg-
lars and in the excitement Dale forgets to take
off his mask. The hunt starts and there is a
most confusing mix-up. Mrs. Dale runs into
her husband and takes him for t?re real burg-
lar. Later she runs into Spider and takes Tiim
for her husband. It is then that the necklace
becomes Spider's.
The policeman accompanies the maid Some
and enters the complication. He also mistakes
Dale for the real burglar and there is a scuf-
fle in which Dale is compelled to "knocSt out"
the cop. Spider makes a tranquil exit. Dale
promises to get another necklace for his wife
who tearfully admits that "everything will be
all right."
THE GAMBLE (Two Parts— Jan. 16).— The
cast: John Gordon (Harold Lockwood) :
James Hastings (Harry Van Meter) ; Philip
Leland (William Stowell) ; Jean Hastings
(May Allison).
John Gordon, owner of vast wheat fields,
finds his labors awarded by a bumper crop,
and decides to increase the scope of his activ-
ities. He visits James Hastings, a Chicago
broker, and from Hastings buys an area of
land adjoining his own. While on his business
mission in Chicago, Gordon meets with Jean,
who is Hastings' daughter, and at once is
struck with the beauty and demure sweetness
of the girl, Gordon returns to the West, where
he finds Philip Leland, an" English ne'er do
well, son of wealthy parents, who has drifted
from bad to worse. He gives teland employ-
ment in his wheat fields.
James Hastings, Jean's father, plunges heav-
ily in wheat hoping to execute a coupe. He
loses all and in depths of despair, he ends his
life with a bullet. Jean is left alone on the
world, and Gordon, learning of her father's
untimely end, hastens to Chicago to comfort the
girl. The two become friends. At length Gor-
don proposes, and Jean accepts. She returns
with Gordon to a lori^ly life of the wheat fields.
The months wear on. Leland, whom Gordon
has befriended, falls deeply in love with his
employer's bride. Gordon, intent on the work
he has to do, unconsciously neglects his bride,
and Leland with persistent effort is finding a
way into Jean's heart, Gordon comes upon
them one day riding together in the fields, and
for the first time he realizes that Jean is find-
ing a life apart from him. Jealousy shakes
Gordon and he goes to Leland with the inten-
tion of killing him. Leland, Eowever. flaunts
in his face the declaration that he (Leland)
has won the love that Gordon n^ver possessed.
Thunderstruck. Gordon declares that Jean her-
self shall choose between the two. The two
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confront her, and tearfully she tlJrows herself
into the arms of her husband. Leland is aston-
ished. Then comes an Indian squaw carrying
a papoose. She is Leland's lawful wife. Le-
land flees, and the burdened squaw follows him.
From then on fortune smiles on Gordon. Gor-
don is financially able to give Jfan her heart's
desire, but her heart's desire has changed, and
finds its fulfillment in his arms, and in the
fields of waving wheat she has learned to love.
Leland, the ne'er do well, returns to the lotus-
eating life of the squawman, a life which he
had left when Gordon had first crossed his
path.
BEAUTY.
THE FIRST QUARREL (Jan. 11).— The cast:
John (John Sheehan) ; Carol (Carol Hallo-
way) ; Tom (Chance Ward) ; Ethel (Beatrice
Van) ; Uncle (Rae Berger).
Uncle presents John and Carol, the newly-
weds, with a furnished bungalow. Bride and
bridegroom quarrel about the hanging up of a
picture of one of Carol's old time flames,
whereupon both pack their belongings, and plan
to go back to father and mother. Upon fur-
ther reflection, however, each decides to bring
the other to time, with the threat of suicide.
John leaves a note to the effect that he has
gone to drown himself, and Carol writes that
she is about to jump into the ocean and end
it all.
But neither of the notes reaches its destina-
tion. Instead Uncle who arrives for a visit
discovers them. With his valet he rushes fur-
iously to prevent the impending double tragedy.
On his way to a watery grave John stops at a
real estate agent and lists his house for rent.
Then Tom and Ethel, also newlyweds in search
of a home decide to take it.
Uncle finds Carol and Johnnie on opposite
sides of a huge rock. He comes to the con-
clusion that they both are bluffing, and both
would be willing to be reconciled. While Tom
and Ethel have entered fbeir new abode they
quarrel over a letter which Ethel finds in
Tom's pocket, and both retire to their respec-
tive rooms.
The scene cuts back to the rock where Uncle
hits upon a plan of strategic action. He in-
structs his valet to tell Carol that her husband
has been drowned and that his body has been
taken home. He himself tells a similar story
about Carol to Johnny. Each rushes home
horror stricken. They find Tom and Ethel in
their respective rooms. The "corpses" are very
much alive, much to the joy of everybody.
Then consternation follows over the mixup, but
by means of connecting doors and adjoining
the rooms, the first quarrel becomes a thing of
the past.
GETTING IN WRONG (Jan, 15).— The cast:
Alice Bouncer (Neva Gerber) ; Major Bouncer
(William Carroll): Miss Brennon (Lucille
Ward); Tom Brennon (Jack Dillon).
By clever connivance, Tom and Alice, who
are sweethearts, induce their respective fam-
ilies to take up their abode in the same apart-
ment house. Alice lives with her father, a
tippling and wrinkled Civil War veteran, while
Jack dwells with a spinster aunt, who also is
partial to liquid stimulant somewhat stronger
than grape juice. The major proceeds to deco-
rate his new home with his swords and guns
and war medals. Alice hangs up her dance
program, while in the adjoining flat Tom places
his loving cups in artistic juxtaposition and
Auntie places in prominent view the many rib-
bons and other prizes that her feline entrants
have captured at the cat shows.
The major returns from his club decidedly
the worse for alcoholic wear and tear. His
daughter has gone to the movies with the neigh-
bors. Tom and Auntie. The major sees two
similar keyholes — two of everything in fact, and
staggers into the wrong apartment. He notices
the absence of his swords and other war relics.
His heavy iron safe, too, is not in its accus-
tomed place. So he summons a policeman.
The two this time enter the right apartment
and there are the major's cherished possessions.
He and the officer partake of a wee nip, when
Alice and her friends return. He introduces
the bluecoat as a "club friend of mine."
Later there is another mixup. The major,
fearing robbers, girds himself with sfrord and
pistol, and begins shooting at imaginary in-
truders. He and auntie meet. She helps the
veteran look for his lost door key. The two
soon are holding hands, and when Tom and
Alice arrive, the betrothal of the silly old folks
is announced. Then Tom springs a coupe, and
introduces Alice as his fiance. There Is sur-
prise all around, and romance emerges trium-
phant, and all ends in love and kisses.
CUB.
JERRY IN THE MOVIES (Jan. 7). — The cast:
Jerry (George Ovey) : Hank, the husband
(George George) ; Movie Director (Jefferson
Osborne) : .Assistant Director ( Ceorge George) :
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tArthur Jackson) ; Leading Lady (Belle Ben-
nett) ; Landlady (Janet Sully) ; Slavey (Louise
Horner). Directed by Milton H. Fahrney.
Jerry is out of jail and has gone into the
movies. He gets the idea by seeing a "movie
nut" studying his part in the park. Jerry se-
cures the scenario, returns to his lodging place,
sweeps aside demands of tlie landladv and her
husband for rent due, goes to his room, where
he finds a sympathetic soul in the slavey. To-
gether they rehearse a tragic scene. They rant
and storm so loudly as to attract the attention
of the landlord. He looks over the transom
just as Jerry is stabbing the heroine. He calls
the police, saying a murder was beine commit-
ted. The oflScers throw open the door and all
fall into the room. Jerry nimbly jumps over
their prostrate forms, locks the uoor and goes
off to apply for a 'ob as an actor in the movies.
Although last in line of applicants when he
reaches the studio, he manipulates matters so
that he is first when the assistant director ap-
pears looking for types. He is accepted by the
director and cast for a policeman. And here is
where the fun starts in earnest. Jerry knows
all about the motion picture producing business
— in his mind. His good-natured conceit not
only gets him into all sorts of trouble, but the
mess lie makes of the scenes and the wreck
be causes, not counting the ruiaing of several
hundred feet oi fiJm, and the utter demoraliza-
tion of the company, from director to property-
man, is a succession of screams.
CENTAUR.
! MARTA OF THE JUNGLE (Jan. 13).~The
cast: Marta of the Jungle (Margaret Gibson) ;
D-ick Caulder. supposed father of Marta (Ste-
phen Batty) : Sid Rolfe. a government detec-
tive (Roy Watson) ; "Wild Cat" Tom (Ooc
Barlow). Written by Theodosia Harris. Di-
rected by Ulysses Davis.
Dick Caulder is a "ticket of leave" man. He
is crossing the veldt in Africa, when he comes
across a prairie wagon and sees a Uon about
to enter. He kills the lion and finds within
a dead woman and a little girl of about seven
years, crying beside her. He takes the child
and finds farther on her father, lying dead.
The man had been on the way to a doctor for
his wife and had encountered a lion.
Dick Caulder takes the child to a lonely
cabin. Being a criminal of long career, he
pursues his dark ways. He takes as partner
another evil fellow by the name of Tom. The
girl grows up in a dark and menacing atmos-
phere. The two men are diamond '"fences,"
getting the diamonds from a kafiir and passing
them to smugglers. Sid Rolfe is sent from a
London office to discover the source of leak-
age. It is. a month before he finds any duo.
J^e then discovers Caulder in a low saloon and.
comparing him to an old photograph taken
from the Rogues' Gallery, he spots him as a
desperate character. Following the men. he sees
the meeting with the kafflr and calls the halt.
They, shooting wildly, escape him. but he
marks their vicinity and later is saved from
a lion by Marta, who gets hhn to the cabin.
He finds' a hand-bill of reward and suspicions
that he is in the den of thieves. He questions
the girl, learns her story, and is persuaded by
her to hide in the room above when she hears
the men coming. They discover his presence,
know he is the man that is after them, and
trap him, inasmuch as he cannot come down
without being attacked. After many ruses, he
cpmes down and bravely enters a battle with
them. In his encounter with the lion, his horse
has escaped and returned to headquarters. Sus-
picion is aroused and a searching party sent
for him. The party arrives at the crucial mo-
ment. Caulder is killed and Marta, the poor
little victim, is freed at last from her dark
surroundings. She goes into the sunlight with
Sid.
MUSTANG.
WATER STUFF (Three Farts— Jan. 15).—
The cast: Buck Parvin (Art Acord) ; James
Montague (Larry Peyton) ; William Jennings
(Charles James) ; Ben Leslie (Joe Massey) ;
CJharlie Dupree (Hardy Gibson); Jack LaRue
(Ashton Dearholt) : Myrtle Manners (Dixie
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Jenny Lee is seeking employment that she
may aid her hard working mother in making
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motion picture "extra" girls. She applies to
James Montague, director, and Is accepted, and
is given an unimportant role in a "movie"
thriller, which that gentleman is to film the
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to be e.tcused for water. Montague, however,
is insistant, and Bucks puts in a goodly supply
of guaranteed remedies (or sea-sickness.
The company is transported to an old hull
far out from shore, on which some scenes are
to be taken. In accordance with the director's
script, Ben Leslie sets lire to the boat. The
eye of the camera is trained, and all aboard
are told to jump. All comply with two ex-
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overcome with sea-sickness. The other is Jen-
nie, who cannot swim, and who fears to follow
Montague's insistent instructions to jump. But
she needs the |5 and with a shriek she leaps.
Then the deep, dark ocean waters close over
her flaxen curls, and she is lost from sight.
She comes to surface shrieking. Buck sees her
plight, and plunges to her rescue. Bravely he
struggles with the drowning girl, and at
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his most cherished possessions — a pair of highly
ornamented boots ; which were dear to his cow-
boy heart. Charles Dupree has got every action
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VOGUE.
AX INNOCENT CROOK (Jan. 3).— The cast:
An Innocent Crook (Sammy Burns) ; "Mr. Looslt
(James Gibson): Mrs. Loosit (Helen Marlbor-
ough) ; Sue (Margaret Seaman) ; Tony (H.
I'ougherty) .
Mr. and Mrs. Loosit go for a stroll in the
park. They sit on a shady bench and Mrs.
Loosit dozes. Sue seats herself on a nearby
bench and, deliberately flirts with Mr. Loosit,
who. seeing his wife fast asleep, goes over and
sits with Sue. Sue's accomplice, Tony, creeps
up on the snoozing Mrs. Loosit. pilfers her
watch and makes off with his booty. Then
Sammy comes sauntering "on to the scene. Sue
sees him flourish a fat wallet, and at once she
has designs thereon. She leads Sammy into a
flirtation, and manages to fllch the wallet,
which, to her dismay, is fllleTl with naught but
Sammy's fine cut "chewin" tobacco.
Mrs. Loosit discovers the loss of her time
piece. Loosit is sent in search of the tulef.
Sammy discovers the watch where the crook
has dropped it through a hole in his pocket.
He promptly takes the find to a pawn shop
where he disposes of it. Sammy and Sue meet
in a cafe, and Sammy proceeds to show Sue a
wild and wooly time. A veritable fusillade of
champagne corks greets the ears of the other
diners. At length the celebrants are ejected.
Then by the accusing finger of the pawn shop
keeper, Sammy is arrested, charged with the
theft of Mrs. Loosit's watch.
Sue and her masculine depredators ,^re ar-
rested, and they and Sammy meet in the police
station. Sue's stalwarts pick a fight with
Sammy, who, through his acrobatic agility, is
quick in cleaning up the two belligerents.
Sammy, however, commits lese majesty in the
police court — or was it habeas corpus? At any
rate, he is on the point of being drawn, quar-
tered and boiled in oil, when in walks a gniff
detective, a bosom "pal" of Sammy's. The "two
shake hands, and seeing Sammy in the toils' of
the law, the detective comes to Sammy's res-
cue.
"This man Sammy is as honest as I am,"
solemnlv declares the plain clothes man. Then
it is discovered that Sammy is not the man
who stole Mrs. Loosit's watch. The time piece
is returned, and Sammy is made a member of
the force. 'Whereupon he exercises his newly
acquired law enforcing function by standing
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beside a beer sign before two swinging doors.
He whistles, as he has seen "regular" police-
men do, and Is rewarded when a white-coated
arm reaches from within, tendering the newest
wearer of the star with a large sized glass of
an amber fluid that wears a huge white collar.
CASINO.
LEAVE IT TO CISSY (Jan. 2).— The cast:
Cissy Fitzgerald (by Herself) ; John Love (Jer-
old Hevener) ; Ebenezer Simpson (Hudson Lis-
ton) ; Samuel Jenkins (Charles Hartley) ; Mrs.
John Love (Kathryn Sheldon) ; Mrs. Ebenezer
Simpson (Miss Lovelace) ; Mrs. Samuel Jen-
kins (Mrs. Mary Davis) ; J. Baldwin Cutting,
a Male Butterfly ("Budd" Ross) ; J. Henry Cas-
tleman, a Tango Teacher ((jyrll Reinhard) ;
Professor Ivory, Castleman's assistant (Chas,
Ritchie) : Marie, the maid (Jennie Nelson) ;
James, the butler (Phln Nares).
Cissy Fitzgerald is a beautiful, vivacious
widow of the blonde type. Being a talented
and attractive artist, her studio is the rendez-
vous for clever men and women (mostly men).
Three married men are greatly interested in
the gay Cissy. What happens to them in Cissy's
studio — complicated by the unexpected arrival
of their wives to make a social call on the fair
artist — brings about a series of situations which
almost cause Cissy and her very English butler,
James, to die of heart failure. To tell how
Cissy wins out would spoil a good story. There
is a clever take-off on Castle, the Tango King,
and Swan, the Greek dancer, the "most beauti-
ful man in the world."
RELIANCE.
THE LAW OF SUCCESS (Two Farts — Jan.
2). — The cast: Gordon Keeper (William Low-
ery) ; Vincent Hight (Charles West) ; Helen
Calm (Olga Grey) ; Joseph Hight (Harry
Moody).
Joseph Hight completes two models of an
invention for turning wood pulp into paper.
One of the models is stolen and sold to Gordon
Keeper. Keeper in a few years becomes Hch.
Meanwhile Anna Hight dies. Her son, Vincent,
an itinerant actor, is trying to get into vaude-
ville. Joseph Hight, the father, has become a
tramp. Vincent happens to stop at a boarding
house where Gordon Keener is a visitor. Keeper
helps the young fellow secure a vaudeville
opening.
The sketch, which Vincent has written, is an
episode in the life of his father, and coficerns
the stealing of Joseph Hight's invention. Helen,
the daughter of the boarding house keeper,
secretly in love with Vincent, persuades the
young actor to rehearse his playlet in the
parlor. Keeper helps out by taking part. Vin-
cent brings to the rehearsal a model of his
famous "Reeper machine" is revealed. That
same night Keeper's factory is burned. Toe
owner is saved by a tramp. Shortly after a
new firm is started called Hight, Reeper & Co.
Helen marries Vincent.
FALSTAFF.
THE OPTIMISTIC ORIENTAL OCCULTS
(Jan. 3). — The cast: Rich Uncle (Riley Cham-
berlain) ; relations (Boyd Marshall, Frank
Herbert. Frank McNish and Walter Hires) ;
Post Mistress (Frances Keyes).
The rich old man hated his many relatives
and loved his money. The relatives really hated
bim but were so anxious to get his money that
they pretended to he very fond of him, much
to his disgust. The old man tried to make
them understand that he did not care for their
company, but they were bound to return. Each
relative secretly thought that he was the fa-
vored one and the others the objects of the old
man's dislike. A nephew had himself smug-
gled into the house in a grandfather's clock :
a cousin pretended to be injured in an auto-
mobile accident ; and two other cousins eained
admission by disguising themselves as tfie old
man's horse. All were ignomlniously ejected,
but they were far from discouraged, and the
old man finally determined to take more vigor-
ous measures.
One day the relatives were all summoned to
the house and Informed of the rich man's
death. The absence of the funeral was ex-
plained by the statement that the late lamented
had been playing with a keg of dynamite, and
all that had been found of him after the ex-
plosion was his will. In this doc'irment it was
set forth that the estate was to be equally
divided among those male relatives who joined
the Optimistic Oriental Occults — a secret so-
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been very fond.
All the relatives consented to join and the
initiation started promptly. The ceremonies
Included a number of vigorous stunts. At the
conclusion of the ordeal the relatives, each
carefully packed In a potato barrel, heard the
old man's voice and found to their horror that
he was alive. He explained that he had been
playing a trick upon them, and had witnessed
with great pleasure their initiation Into the
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order of Optimistic Oriental Occults. He con-
cluded his remarks by saying that if they ever
returned he would be compelled to confer the
second degree, a really severe ordeal, upon
them. After which the barrels were rolled
down a steep hill, followed by a number of
excited, barking dogs.
The relatives nevei- came back. The first de-
gree had struck terror to their souls, and the-
thought of advancing in the order of Optimistic
Oriental Occults was extremely distasteful to
them.
HILDA'S HUSKY HELPER (Jan. 6).— Th&
cast: Hilda (Louise Emerald Bates); Clerk
(Claude Cooper) ; Stenographer (Frances
Keyes).
One of the biggest drawing cards in vaude-
ville is Hilda. A little matter of lifting a
thousand-pound weight with one hand is fioth-
ing to her, while her partner in the act is al-
most as remarkable himself. One night, how-
ever, Hilda had a new helper and his wonder-
ful "ability" had far-reaching effects. He was
a meek little clerk, teased by his fellow em-
ployes and ignored by his sweetheart (who pre-
ferred a large boastful suitor). The other man
was a bully and delighted in terrorizing the
little clerk, who was deep in despair when ti©
chanced to meet Hilda, the vaudeville star.
Hilda was a very kind hearted woman, and
when she heard the clerk's tale of woe, she
told him to cheer up.
"Don't worry," she said, encouragingly, "you
shall work in my act tomorrow evening. Let
your sweetheart and the office staff come to
the theater and they will get a surprise of their
lives.'*
The next evening the clerk worked in Hilda's
act, while in the audience were the girl, the
clerks' rival and his fellow employes. They
had come to laugh at the young man, but they
remained to marvel, for the feats of strength
which he performed would have done credit
to Sandow. Heavy shackles were placed upon
him and were rent with one twist of his
"mighty" muscles, he lifted great weights in
the air, and then, as a final achievement, he
supported upon his shoulders Hilda, two big
men and several heavy weights. The audience
did not know that Hilda and the two men were
suspended from the ceiling by cables, nor that
the weights were made of wood and the shackles
were easily broken.
The clerk's sweetheart bitterly reproached
herself for her treatment of such a mighty man.
while his rival trembled when he thougtt of
what would have happened to him if he had
ever aroused the clerk's wrath. The new ath-
lete's office associates were doing some heavy
thinking and resolved that they would play no
more practical jokes upon the little man, for
they did not care to endanger their lives. So
after the show was over the girl and the clerks
sought " the strong man" out and made peace
with him. He forgave them, for success had
made him generous, but the office never saw
him again. Hilda had recognized in her new
helper a future vaudeville star and made him
an offer to play in "'the act" for the rest of the
season. As the months passed by his popu-
larity increased and soon he and Hilda became
one of the best paid "acts" in vaudeville.
The clerks In this office never tire of telling
about their former associate and of his great
success in vaudeville, and they boast that they
knew him when he wasn't a great actor at all,
but, strange to say, they do not realize that
they alone were responsible for the success In
life of Hilda's Husky Helper.
MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE.
THE WOMAN IN POLITICS (Thanhouser —
Five Parts— Jan. 13). — The cast: Dr. Barlow
(Mignon Anderson); Mayor (Arthur Bauer);
Governor (Ernest Howard) ; Secretary (George
Mario) ; Health Officer (W. Eugene Moore).
Beatrice Barlow has recency been appointed
to a place on the health commission of her city.
She is advised by Joel Stevens, an old political
war-horse, drawing a salary as "health inspec-
tor," to loaf on the job and enjoy herself. But
Beatrice takes her duties seriously. She turns
in a report on a tenement house where the law
has continually been violated, recommending
drastic and expensive changes. Stevens gets a
glimpse of the report and urges the girl to tear
it up. "The owner of that block Is Mayor
Glynn," he warns her. "Do you want to get
fired?" Beatrice submits her statement, and Is
promptly discharged.
The young doctor finds herself powerless to
make the facts public, as the mayor owns the
only newspaper of any consequence in town.
Kmwing that the governor may remove Incom-
petent niayors, she sends her statement to him.
A few days later. Dr. Barlow finds a case of
small-pox In the same tenement. The head of
the health department, fearing the wrath of the
mayor, refuses to quarantine the building. Bea-
trice attempts to put up an official quarantine
sign. The health officer interferes, and a strange
voung man appears and thrashes the officer.
The tool of the boss hastens to the mayor. He
January 8, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 297
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finds that dignity completely upset. He has just
received word from the governor that charges
have been filed against him by Beatrice Barlow,
M. D., and that the hearing has been set for the
following month. "That girl has the goods on
me," says the mayor. "Wc must get her in bad
somehow."
That same night, driving about town in the
mayor's automobile Glynn and his dupe plot bow
they will ruin Beatrice's reputation. They
choose to hold their consultation in the car be-
cause there will be less risk there of their being
overheard. But they reckon without the husky
young man, Beatrice's champion, who rides with
them, a stoaway in the tonneau. The young
stranger forestalls the scheme before Dr. Bar-
low can be compromised. A few days later, the
tenement belonging to Glynn catches fire. Bea-
trice, attending a sick woman on the third floor,
is rescued with difficulty by the enterprising
stranger. While he dashes back into the flam-
ing building to save a child, hirelings of Glynn's
seize the fainting girl, bundle her into a limou-
sine and drive off. The only witness to the ab-
duction is a small boy. All that night and next
day the young man hunts for the girl. At last,
stumbling upon little Patsy Burns, his worst
fears are cnnfirmed. By clever detective work
he locates Beatrice's prison, liberates the girl,
and handcuffs the captors.
The following day, Glynn, with Beatrice and
her ally both appearing against him. is con-
victed in the presence of the governor. The
stranger, the head of the state admits, is his
own private secretary. The grafting mayor and
bis accomplices go to the penitentiary.
MUTUAL.
MUTUAL WEEKLY, XO. 53 (Jan. 6).
San Francisco, Cal. — Mysterious mishap causes
liner "Minnesota" to be towed back to this
port. Federal investigation deepens the mys-
tery.
Paris, France. — Bas-relief monument to heroic
English nurse is erected. Paris' tribute to Edith
Cavell.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — Children at fete on battle-
ship. Crew of the U. S. S. "Vork" give tirst
party of the kind in history of the navy.
Savannah, Ga.— Fire destroys $200,000 worth
of cotton. Three thousand bales awaiting ship-
ment to Europe catches fire. Subtitle : Colored
women pick over the cotton to reclaim the un-
damaged.
San Francisco, Cal. — Giant oil tanker launch-
ed. The "La Brae," costing $800,000, takes to
the water here. Subtitle : Mrs. W. L. Stewart,
sponsor.
Hot Springs. Va. — The hotel where President
Wilson and his bride are spending their honey-
moon.
Latest Skating Fashions. — (Courtesy J. M.
Gidding & Co.. 5th Ave., N. Y. C). Subtitles:
Cheruit model, made of white angora. Gidding
model, purple leather trimmed with beaver.
San Francisco, Cal. — Troops hurried to Mexi-
can border. Famous Tth U. S. Cavalry goes to
Douglas. Arizona.
Washington, D. C. — Second Pan-American
scientific congress is opened here. Delegates are
present from 20 republics.
First pictures from the Ford peace ship.
New York City.— "The Tree of Light" blos-
soms in Madison Square Park. Carols are sung
as lights come on.
New York City.^ — Thousands are fed bv char-
ity. Pathetic scenes where food and clothes are
given out.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Day laborer's invention
passes official tests. Poor negro invents R. R.
mail receiver and expects to become a mil-
lionaire.
New York City. — Steamship "Rotterdam" sails
with many notables. V. S. envoys are recalled
and German officials on board. Subtitles : Capt.
Boy-Ed. German Naval Attache, departs with a
rush. Col. E. M. House, goes on mysterious
mission. Mr. Brand Whitlock goes to resume
his post in Belgium. Capt. F'ranz von Papen,
recalled German Military Attache, sails on the
"Noordam."
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beautiful drive along Liake Michigan, is the
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fifteenth split-reel scenic, See America First.
The tremendous stock yards, the library, the
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in Grant Park, and facing Michigan Boulevard ;
Lincoln Park, with its zoo and its grounds for
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P.\THE NEWS NO. 103 (Dec. 25).
Brooklyn, N. Y. — Huge piles of merchandise
congest the piers, and every available ship
is pressed into service to carry America's
enormous exports. Subtitles : The Swiss Gov-
ernment, unable to book freight, charters its
own ship and Switzerland's flag flies on a
trans-Atlantic vessel for the first time.
Roseland, N. J. — Heavy falls of snow put the
horse and the auto out of service and oxen
arc used to distribute milk.
Ypres, Belgium. — Resourceful British soldiers
use empty jars to make rough and ready bombs.
Ypres. Belgium. — British soldiers learo to
use asphyxiating gases to cover their attacks
on the enemy trenches.
Oklahoma City, Okla. — Continued smuggling
of opium, cocaine and "wetgoods" calls forth
energetic action by the local police. Subtitles :
"Dope" is found in the most unfikely places.
One day's spoils in the war against the "boot-
leggers."
New York City. — 'With Jack Frost doing nis
best to aid the skating craze hundreds glide
on the frozen lakes in the various city parks.
Subtitle ; The inevitable "Charlie" appears.
The Allies' Answer to the Zeppelin Menace. —
Subtitles : The Zeppelin is the most important
type of dirigible by which Germany seeks to
terrorize the population of enemy cities. The
car of the Zeppelin can carry several tons of
explosive bombs beside the crew. Count Zep-
pelin, the famous inventor, who was recently
made a member of the Reichstag. The chief
weakness of the Zeppelin is its huge inflamnia-
ble gas envelope which often catches fire with
terrible results. France's reply to the Zeppelin
is the Spiess, large number of which are be-
ing hastily constructed. Britain's first dirigi-
ble, the Mayfly, was not successful in her test.
The second collapsed on her trial trip. Britain,
as a consequence, pins her faith to the heavier
than air machine, five hundred of which are
shown ready for a raid.
PATHE NE'WS NO. I(M (Dec. 29).
Hoboken, N. J. — Colonel E. M. House leaves
for Europe on a special diplomatic mission for
the President. Subtitle: Brand Whitlock, Min-
ister to Belgium, sails on the same ship to re-
sume work after a month's vacation in the
United States.
Forest of Argonne, France. — French military
lumberjacks are kept busy satisfying the con-
stant demand for timber to be used in earth-
work construction. Subtitles : An enormous
amount of skill and hard work is put into the
building of bombproof trenches. Small branches
intertwined with twigs make an effective pro-
tection against shrapnel fire. Everything pos-
sible is done to make life comfortable at the
headquarters of the regiment, a mile behind the
firing line. Pets are made of the small den-
izens of the forest.
How the Russian Troops Are Turning the
Turkish Flank. Subtitles : Cherkas infantry,
famed for their resistance to hardship, are sent
to fight the Turk in the snowbound wastes of
Trans-Caucasia. Indifferent to 'the biting cold.
Ihe Cherka detachments begin their long south-
ern drive, the aim of which is to unite with
the Britis'h and capture Bagdad. Turkish
prisoners accept their fate with stoical resigna-
tion. Wounded and frost bitten soldiers are
carefully placed on sleighs drawn by oxen.
Transportation difficulties are solved by the use
of Bactrian camels which withstand the intense
cold remarkably well.
January 8, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 299
Making "Movie Fans"
Most progressive newspapers are now conducting motion picture
departments wherein are printed reviews of the various plays, together
with comments about studios and stars. But there is onh^ one paper in
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Pathes Paris Fashions In Natural Colors. —
Subtitles : An evening dress of black tulle, the
bodice trimmed with iridescent lace. A gown
of brocaded taffeta with a train. A semi-eve-
ning dress of blue charmeuse. the waist trimmed
with pearl lace. A pleasing effect is obtained
by taffeta ruffles and belt on a tulle waist.
New York City. — Two hundred children visit
the U. S. S. New York and are entertained on
board by the bluejackets.
Chino, Cal. — Pig-raising forms part of the
curriculum at the local grammar school. Sub-
title: A girl's idea of pig culture.
Chicago. 111. — "Down and outs" must now
saw wood for the new municipal pile before
getting tree lodging. Subtitle : A bed ticket is
the reward for two hours' work.
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T'HE NEW ADVENTURES OK J. RUFUS
WALLINGFORD (Pathe— Final Chapter-^"Lord
Southpaugh" — Jan. 3). — Eli Spooger is a devil
In his old home town, but when it comes to
dealing with the big jovial confidence man
from the metropolis, he turns out to be fit for
» devil's subject. Spooger is president of a
bank in Oak Centre and he owns several shares
of the Bessemer Malleable Iron Foundry. Bes-
semer unwittingly aids them into circulating a
story about a million dollar war order he's
;oing to get from "Lord Southpaugh" — so Wal-
ingtord and Daw told him, and so Violet and
Fanny made Spooger believe.
Before the Oak Centre Clarion printed the
rumor and even after that, the Wallingford
party purchased all the shares of about town
for less than a hundred. In Spooger's and
Bessemer's presence they act as business rivals
and Violet and Fanny form a third party —
Secret Service Sarahs, as Spooger later called
them. When Wallingford offered Spooger two
hundred for every share that he could get. and
"when Daw wanted to borrow money from
Spooger on his stock and Wallingford's, Spoo-
ger wouldn't do it, he bought every one at a
hundred and fifty. $8.5,000 was what he was
cleaned out of on the famous Bessemer stock.
At their hotel in New York the Warden girls
look longingly at a nice little miniature cot-
tage. Wallingford offers to sell it to Violet for
one dollar, providing that she take the con-
tents also. Assenting, she takes from the house
a clay Image of Daw. Surprised and happy,
she buries her face in her hands. Then the
expressman brought Daw in with a tag around
his neck. Violet and Daw we leave in a state
"Of rapture, while Wallingford, the Daw's star
boarder, goes forth to sell the bill-posting
rights to the North Pole.
OLD UNCHANGING HOLLAND (Photocolor
• — .Tan. 4). — This travel picture shows only those
scenes which tend to show the people as they
go about their daily occupation. To be sure the
■windmills and canals are shown as are the
tountry people fpeasants) going tn market with
their produce, dressed as were their ancestors.
Many cows are seen in large pastures, remind-
ing one of many famous Dutch paintings. And
they have not forgotten the houses in the vil-
lage of Staphorst that recall musical comedies
and people in costumes that fit the scenes.
QUAINT DANCES OF JAPAN (Globe— On
Same Reel as Foregoing). — In a craze for
modern dances we've been so flooded with
numerous exponents of new steps that we al-
Tnost forget that a look at what some peiple
of the other countries are doing in this par-
ticular art and recreation might be productive
of more good. Pathe has released "Quaint
T>ance3 of Japan" in which a series of Japa-
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girls perform ancient svrabolic dances. The
scarf dance, the umbrella dance, the wedding
dance, the "Hana Nomaki" and the "Nippon
Ranzai" dances are some of the names by
which they are known. The "Hana Nomaki" is
danced in honor of the springtime and the
cherry blossoms which fill Japan with beauty
and fragrance every soring. The "Nippon
Eanzai" is the most spirited of the dances and
Its performance always arouses the loval sub-
jects of the Mikado to enthusiastic demonstra-
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Luke selects just such an establishment and
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ACH! SUCH CRIMES (Starlight— Jan. 8).—
Heinie, now happily married, is engaged In
removing such particles of dirt from the carpet
as a broom in the hands of a novice will re-
move. While he conscientiously studies the
art of street cleaning by mail, his most loving
better half prepares the grub. The most awk-
ward of men, he bumps against the tray of food
which his wife fetches to him, giving himself
another lesson in his chosen art and no nourish-
ment with which to continue his muscle wreck-
ing studies. He proceeds to the delicatessen
for more bologna.
Meanwhile Louie stands all alone holding up
the side of a shack, in which a band of kid-
nappers are plotting. They hear his breath-
ing and open the door very suddenly. There-
after Louie is one of them and steals a child
just as Heinie marches home with the luxuries.
Heinie sees him and pursues him into the
shack, where he neatly cleans up the clan and
takes the baby home. Louie squeals to the
police with the result that Heinie goes to jail.
The imitation zebra make a retaway and
Heinie comes home to make a counter charge
against Louie. Louie is found guilty and loses
his precious liberty. Heinie returns to his
domicile to comfort his weeping wife.
THE KING'S GAME (Gold Rooster— Five
Parts — Jan. 7). — The story tells of the advent-
ures of a young duke, whose father, the old
Grand Duke of Kiev, coveted the wife of Count
Dardinilis, his Colonel of Huzzars ; of the old
grand duke's plot to get her for himself ; of her
accidental death at the hands of his Cossacks,
and of the Colonel's escape with his little
daughter to America.
The young grand duke, now an orphan, comes
to America to complete his education. The
Nihilists send Perciley to kill him. but he Is
apprehended by the Secret Service who know the
details of the plot. They dress the man in the
grand duke's clothes and chain him to a car-
riage and thus he rides as the nobleman. The
grand duke, closely resembling Perciley, comes
upon their rendezvous, and goaded on by the
Nihilists, throws a bos of bon-bons at his
double, unwillingly riding in his carriage. To
make sure of their capture at the opportune
time, the grand duke goes with them into the
country.
Perciley escapes from the carriage, and his
presence at the rendezvous makes it necessary
that the grand duke explain. He escapes un-
harmed with the aid of Dardinilis daughter.
When they are captured by the police the very
lenient young duke calls it a draw and lets !t
go. Count Dardinilis Is reappointed Colonel of
Huzzars and his daughter becomes the Duchess
of Kiev.
THE RED CIRCLE (Episode No. 4, "In
Strang Attire" — Two Parts — Balboa — Jan. 8). —
Jim Borden, crook, tries to wipe out his family
by killing bis son and himself, thus ending the
criminal curse of the Red Circle birthmark.
But the Red Circle appears on the hand of
June Travis, wealthy girl reformer, and she
robs a loan broker to aid poor debtors. It de-
velops that June i*; Jim Borden's daughter.
Mary' June's old nurse, in trying to divert the
suspicion of Detective Lamar, finds herself In
a precarious situation. Cornered in a garage
by Lamar when her coat catches in the door,
she slips from it and gets away with Lamar
still in pursuit. The cnat belongs to June. She
tears the label from it. Later that day. In
man's nttire. June gets the Incriminating coat
from the nolice. She is seen entering her room
thrnueh f^e window by tbe Travis butler who,
thinking it a man. notifips Mrs. Travis and
Mary. The three rush to June's room and beat
ag'^iti'^t the locked door.
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THE WORST OF FRIENDS (Keystone — Three
Parts — Jan. 2). — The cast: Lew Fields, Joe
Weber, Alice Davenport, Mae Busch.
Lew Fields and his wife. Alice Davenport,
are living in an apartment house, of which
Lew is the janitor. They are visited by Joe
Weber, who is the brother of Alice. Joe eats
everything in sight. Alice wants Joe to have
the best as her guest, but Lew is unsympa-
thetic. Lew gives Joe a broom to sweep the
halls and Joe is so awkward that he trips him-
self up and knocks Lew down. This angers
Lew, who grabs the broom and hits Joe on the
bead. Joe waddles away as fast as he can but
can't escape the hail of blows from Lew, until
Alice sticks her head out of the apartment to
see the excitement. When she sees Joe getting
the worst of it. Alice runs up to Lew and
nearly gets knocked down by a chance blow.
This infuriates her and she slaps Lew's face
right and left till he begs for mercy.
A tenant sends a call to the janitor to take
a package to the beauty parlor run by Mile.
Fashionsky (Mae Busch j. Lew goes there and
becomes fascinated with the charming proprie-
tress. Mae is a little coy but Lew is very per-
suasive and puts his arm around her waist.
Alice thinks Lew ought to be back and hunts
him up. She is furious when she finds Lew
sitting on a sola with the beauty specialist.
She does not wait for explanations from Lew
but rushes back to her apartment. She calls
up the police and says there has been a mur-
der committed at her address by Lew. She
then discharges a gun, lies down on the bed
with it beside her and her face smeared with
catsup. Lew comes in a little later and the
police run in and arrest him as they think he
has killed Alice. Lew protests vigorously but
is hustled off to the police station. A doctor
is called in and he makes an examination of
the supposed dead woman. As he is testing her
heart action she suddenly jumps up. After some
time the woman explains the reason for her at-
tempt and she goes down to the station and gets
Lew out.
Joe has got tired of dusting and beating rugs
and enters the beauty parlor. By mistake he
gets into the dressing room. The women make
ludicrous attempts to escape and fall over each
other, and Joe is also anxious to get away but
only manages to trip them up. Just then some
one starts to play the piano. A disappointed
suitor of Mae Busch, the proprietor, has at-
tached a bomb to one of the keys. When this
key is played, the piano is blown through a
skylight and lands in a pool where pretty girls
in tights are bathing. They are nearly drowned
but are aided in the rescue by Joe and Lew.
They congratulate each "other and are congrat-
ulated by the fair bathers for their rescue
work. Alice admires them as a pair of heroes
and it ends with all living happily together.
FATTY AND MABEL ADRIFT (Keystone-
Two Parts — Jan. 9K — The cast : Roscoe Ar-
buckle, Mabel Normand, Al St. John. Frank
Hayes, May Wells, Wayland Trask, Glen Caven-
der.
Fatty (Roscoe Arbuckle), a farmer boy, is in
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When the couple are awakened by the storm,
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cottage slowly sinking. They tie a note calling
for help to Fido's neck and head him towards
shore. Fido has a hard fight with the towering
waves, but he finally struggles to shore and
awakens Mabel's parents. On reading the note,
they phone for the harbor police and start for
the seashore on their old tandem bicycle. On
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their arrival, they find the real estate man
(Glen (Cavender), who sold them the little cot-
tage, about to embark on his yacht. He takes
them aboard and starts to the rescue.
All this time the cottage has been settling
deeper in the water and finally Fatt- and Mabel
have to dive out of i window and get on the
roof. They are rescued just in the nick of time
by the yacht, as their cottage suddenly sinks
out of sight. The rival and the robbers have
returned to their cafe. They get into a quarrel
and fight. A robber accidentally drops a cigar
into a keg of powder. It explodes, wrecks the
cafe and destroys the occupants. Fatty, Mabel
and the parents return to their happy home re-
joicing over their narrow escape.
- THE MISSING LINKS (Fine Arts— Jan. 16).
— The cast : Norma Talmadge, Robert Harron,
Thomas Jefferson. Elmer Clifton, William
Higby, Jack Brammall, Constance Talmadge.
How life seethes and boils at times even in
a peaceful little town is recounted in this pho-
toplay. As a background for stirring events
are shown views of the quiet Main street, typ-
ical of a rural community and interiors of a
church during a service and of the homes of
the tranquil inhabitants.
But love and finance inject action into the
serene atmosphere. A regular feud is started
against the banker and his two sons by the
justice of peace, because one of the banker's
sons, Robert Harron, elopes with the justice's
stepdaughter, Norma Talmadge. The justice
seizes an opportunity to wreak his ill-will
against the banker. A rumor is started that
the bank is insolvent and the depositors with-
draw their money till finally the doors have
to be closed. The justice is appointed receiver
and leads an angry crowd to the banker's house.
He is finally admitted to the house and is shown
the body of the banker, who has died from the
shock of disappointment. His charges of dis-
honesty madden Harron and he threatens to
kill the justice. Things come to a climax of
intensity with the death of the justice and
Harron is arrested on a .charge of murder.
Through an amateur detective, the ban'k cash-
ier is proved to be responsible for the murder
of the justice by an incriminating cuIT-Iink
found near the body. Harron is' released and
cleared of the accusation just as a mob breaks
into the jail bent on lynching him.
THE BECKONING FLAME (Kay-Bee— Jan.
IG). — The cast: Henry Woodruff, Tsuru Aoki,
Rhea Mitchell, T. Frank Burke. Lewis Morrison,
T. Barney Sherry, Roy Laidlaw.
Harry Dickson (Henry Woodruff) is an at-
tractive young Englishman, who is engaged to
a beautiful English girl, Elsa Arlington (Rhea
Mitchell.) While serving as a deputy commis-
sioner in a principality in India, he becomes
acquainted with the daughter of a nobleman
named Janira (Tsuru Aoki). She is given in
marriage to a dissolute Indian prince, Prince
Chandra. While the festivities are in full
swing. Chandra dies from a stroke of apoplexy.
His body is put on the funeral pyre. At the
period of this play, it was the practice among
the people of India for the widow to throw her-
self on the fire in which her husband's body
was burning. Janira is compelled in spite of
herself to submit to this custom. Just beforu
she is placed in the flames, Dickson and his
servant see what is going on and rescue the
girl after a fight.
•Dickson- becomes infatuated with Janira and
keeps her in his bungalow in disguise as a boy
servant. Elsa, his sweetheart, arrives from
England. Dickson soon feels a reviving of his
old love for her. His attentions to Elsa trou-
ble Janira. but she is faithful to him and will
not admit to herself that the white man can do
any wrong. Dickson is summoned before the
English commissioner and the father of Janira
accuses him of having kidnapp.ed the girl. The
deputy puts up a bold front. Then to settle
the matter, soldiers are sent to Dickson's liouso-
to fetch the girl. They return in a short time
with the message that they found on their
arrival that the bungalow was in flames. After
the structure had been destroyed, they saw In
the embers- a human body burned to such an
extent that it was unrecognizable. Dickson
reels and the commissioner hastens to support
him. The father of the girl totters out of the
office. •
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THE GREAT DIVIDE (Lubin— Five Parts-
Dec. 20). — The cast: Stephen Ghent (House
Peters) ; Ruth (Ethel Clayton) ; Mrs. Jordan
(Marie Sterling) ; Phil Jordan (Hayden Ste-
venson) ; Polly — Phil's wife (Mary Moore) ;
Dr. Winthrop Newbury (Warner P. Richmond).
Adapted for the screen by Anthony P. Kelley.
Directed by Edgar Lewis.
The Jordans, Pliil and Ruth, accompanied
by Philip's wife, Polly, and Dr. Winthrop New-
bury, a suitor for Ruth's hand, bid old Mrs.
Jordan good-bye at the station of MilforJ- Cor-
ners. Mass., and depart for the West, to work
over some unredeemed desert land, which waa
left to the Jordans by their dead father. Ar-
riving in the West, they take up their work,
but it proves anything but a success. On the
brink of the Great Divide lives Stephen Ghent,
an untamed and untrained man of the West,
and on account of his manner is respected by
the habitues of Miller's saloon and dance hall
in the town, which he and two of his acquaint-
ances in the persons of Pedro, a half-breed
Mexican, and Dutch, a brutal type of the West,
frequent. Polly tires of Western life and jumps
at the chance to take a trip to Frisco. Philip
drives her down to the station that niglft. On
an adjoining ranch a cowpuncher is seriously
hurt and a boy is dispatched for Dr. Newbury.
After cautioning Ruth to retire early, the doc-
tor takes his leave.
Stephen Ghent, Pedro, and Dutch are down
in the town drinking. They afterward depart
and start up the Coldwatcr Trail, which runs
alongside of the Jordan home. As they pass
the dimly lighted cabin, they see a woman
standing in the doorway. Cautiously approach-
ing the door, they enter the cabin and Ruth Is
overpowered. Dutch and Ghent fight a duel
for her in which Dutch is killed. Pedro is
bought off by Ghent with a string of nuggets,
and Ruth belongs to him. In the man of the
woods, Ruth recognizes the Ideal man she de-
sires for a helpmate. Ruth agrees to marry
Ghent and live as his wife in name only until
he has changed hlg character. Ghent agrees
and they are married. Ghent then brings her
to his cabin. As day by day goes by, Ruth
begins to see other qualities in her husband
and also to believe in him. One night, how-
ever, Ghent filled with a desire for her and
goaded on by the whiskey mat Is In him
breaks his promise. Ruth denounces him for
his actions and tells him that not until he has
purged himself through suffering will she ever
believe in him again. She also tells him that
she is going to earn enough money to buy
back the string of nuggets from Pedro — with
which he managed to get her into his power.
Some time later Ruth departs for town to
sell her last blanket. She has been weaving
Navajo blankets in order to raise the necessary
amount to buy back the nuggets.
In the meantime the Jordans become dis-
gusted and prepare to go back East. While
waiting at the station they find Ruth, who has
just completed the sale of her blanket. They
see her start up the trail 'and follow her on
foot. Ruth buys back the string of nuggets
from Pedro, but she has not time to turn it
over to Ghent upon her arrival at the cabin
before she Is overtaken by the others. It is
her desire to have them believe she is happy
and refuses to go back East with them. She
introduces Ghent to them just as they are ready
to catch the train. Gtfent, unable to under-
stand her changed attitude, starts to thank
her. She tells him that circumstances forced
her to act as she did, but that she is now
able to buy back her freedom from him. Ghent
is stunned, and at first refuses to let her go.
but when she tells him of the life that is to
come and that it is their duty to protect its
happiness through a mother's love, he finally
releases her from her promise, and Ruth, with
the sense of newfound freedom, starts down the
trail to overtake the others before it is too
late. Ghent's attention as he looks after her is
suddenly attracted to a bit of trembling earth
on the mountain side. He realizes the great
danger that Ruth is in and starts down the
trail to rescue her. He is just in time and
has thrown her to one side when the land-
slide comes upon him and carries him into the
valley below. The rumbling sound has caused
the others to look back. A reunion takes place
over the injured Ghent. He is brought to the
cabin, where he recovers under the care and
attention of Dr. Newbury and Ruth. Ruth
tf-lls him that he has purged himself through
his suffering and once more the couple start
out in life upon a happier basis.
THE WONDERFUL WAGER (Lubin— Three
Parts — Jan. .S). — The cast: Evermore Betts
(Raymond Hitchcock) ; Franklyn Fitzmorris
(Jack Henderson); By-dar-Zee (Marion Sun-
shine) : Julia Woodrow (Florence Preston) ;
Boss of the Circus (Bernard Siegel) ; Hugo, a
clown (Wally Helston). Adapted for the screen
by Mark Swan and Daniel Ellis. Produced by
Rene Plaisetty.
Evermore Betts, a born gambler, is madly in
love with Julia Woodrow, the amateur champion
heartbreaker of North Chester County. Julia
is ambitious for millions and a "title," and
although she has smiled at Betts, she hasn't
whispered the proverbial "This is so sudden."
Franklyn Fitzmorris is the "hated rival" of
Betts, with a more than even change of captur-
ing the "fair Julia." After a game of golf
for a small "stipend" which (as usual, when
money is concerned) Betts has romped away
with, Fitzmorris issues another challenge and
the "suitors" agree to play the match on the
Palm Beach links, since the "fair Julia" has
heard the call of society from that direction.
With this match "sewed up," the two rfien
make a wager of $10,(KX) and "the girl's hand"
that one can beat the other in an automobile
ride to Florida. A condition of the contest
is that a car must be purchased by each one,
but in no case must it cost more than $500.
If anything happens to the car of either, the
driver agrees to make the trip and enter the
state of Florida in a vehicle on four wheels —
not on rails, not propelled by steam, and not
drawn by horses.
After making the wager, Betts' broker calls
on him to put up his last cent to protect his
margins and with the dawn of the morn for
the beginning of the race, Betts appears in
his wonderful "Ford Flivver," which he has
borrowed the money to purchase. Fitzmorris
with his fine second hand car gets away to a
"beautiful" start and soon leaves Betts far
behind.
Betts experiences everything from a puncture
to "general auto debility" right from fhe start
and after growing gray nearly trying to make
it work he accidentally sinks the "fiivver'* In
a lake and is forced to grab himself a job with
a traveling circus in order to eat with any
degree of regularity. In this new and eventful
life his rise is rapid — from feeder of lions,
caretaker of elephants, etc., he is promoted
to the ranks of a clown as the proper place
for him to while away his comical ideas of
life. All the while, unable to advance, he pic-
tures the $10,000 he owes to Fitz for the
wager and the loss of the lady's hand.
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and with her makes his escape from the fero-
cioug circus boss and hisoutiit. Hugo, a dis-
charged clown, learns oi their whereabouts
and informs the boss. The fugitives are traced
to a small country town, where the boss of
the circus orders the whole town burned down
to get his "clown" back. During the excite-
ment of the blaze, Betts and By-dar-Zee again
make a gel-away and manage to eventually
get to the state line of Florida, which Betts
crosses in a baby carriage with By-dar-Zee as
hig engineer. He collects the bet Irom "rival
Fitz" and then, gazing fondly at By-dar-Zec,
chooses her instead of the title hunting "fair
Julia," whom he wishes on Fitz as a "booby
prize."
NO GREATER LOVE (Selig— F'ive Parts— Jan.
10). — Wherever one goes in Parisian oircles, the
conversation is all of Sadunah, the dancer. She
has a daughter, Editha, a winsome girl on the
threshold of womanhood. Into their lives comes
Henry Laroche, secretary to Mostyn May, a
power in the money markets of the world. The
young man loves Editha, but his courtship is not
encouraged by Sadunah. Mostyn May is taken
by his friends to the theater to see the dancer
perform, and he is so struck with her that he
offers Sadunah an engagement to dance at an
entertainment he is giving. Among the guests
is May's millionaire uncle, Clifton Judd, an in-
firm invalid, living alone with his valet. Mark
Repton, to whom the love of drink has become
a curse. When Sadunah leaves May's house,
she realizes that the money king is her slave.
Despite all this May cannot induce the dancer
to marry him. He believes she loves someone
else, and she says it is true. Sadunah shows
him a portrait of Editha, her daughter. "1 love
her better than my life," she says. May asks
to be introduced to Editha, and when he leaves,
Sadunah asks : "What do you think of him, my
darling? What if he became your father?" The
girPs answer must have been satisfactory, be-
cause a few weeks later ^be is waiting in the
financier's house for the return of the lovers
from their honeymoon.
Among the intimate friends of the financier,
are the Earl of Wansford and his son, Lord
Sandown. Between Lord Sandown and Editha,
it is evidently a case of love at first sight.
Sadunah sees in this a brilliant match for her
daughter and decides to use her wit to bring
about a marriage. Unable to deny his wife any-
thing. May is easily persuaded to use his in-
fluence with the Earl. During a visit of the
Earl and his son at the May chauteau, a mar-
riage is arranged between the young people.
Soon after this Uncle Clifton Judd writes that he
is in ill health, and that he will be grateful
if his nephew and niece will prepare for his re-
ception the little cottage at the DeviTs Pool.
Accompanied by his valet. Mark, the old man
arrives and takes up his abode in the cottage.
Then one morning May receives notice to the
effect that unless $1:50.000 are available at the
end of the month, reads the letter, May will be
branded and then imprisoned as a thief because
of certain illegal operations on the stock ex-
change. An appeal from May to his uncle is
fruitless. Shortly afterward a note comes from
the uncle which reads; "I shall not even dine
with a thief. Heaven give me strength to reach
town tomorrow to revoke my will." Sadunah
is greatly angered at her husband, and tells
him that the only way they can be saved is by
killing Uncle Judd. At midnight May and his
wife make their way to Judd's cottage. Quietly
May enters.
Clifton is sleeping in the alcove with the
drink-sodden Mark tossing uneasily on a
couch outside. May fires and kills his uncle.
The sound of the shot awakens the valet who
goes to investigate. He, too. is shot by May.
who goes on the porch, where his wife is wait-
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trembling May and places it in the hands of
the valet. At home she sees that her dress has
been torn, and it arouses her astonishment.
Among those who visit the next day the dead
bodies is Laroche, the secretary, and it is he
who finds the piece of lace missing from Sa-
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his pocket. The jury return a double verdict
against the valet. The lawyers come to May
to read the will. As he leans over to sign the
documents May thinks he sees the uncle he
murdered. With a shriek he falls dead.
A month has passed and Sadunah receives a
letter from Henry Laroche, asking for an inter-
view. At that interview Laroche shows Sa-
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rifice, and she tells Laroche to do his worst. The
s.'cretary then announces that he will inform
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ne.xt morning at the Devil'.s pool. Laroch believes
he has won. The next morning Sadunah climbs
the cliff to the height above Devil's Pool. Wait-
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Sadunah greets him paily and points to the
beautiful view. Then as the man half turns
the woman springs upon him. Together they
crash through the broken fence and into the
Devil's Poo] deep below. Taking the awful
secret with ber to a watery grave. Sadundah
proves_ that there is no greater love than to lay
down her life for her daughter.
MY LADY'S SLIPPER (Vitagraph— Five
Parts — Jan. 10). — The cast: Francis Bxirn-
ham { Earle Williams) ; Countess de Villars
(Anita Stewart) ; Due de Rivau-Huet (George
O'Donnell) : Bucknall (Albert Roccardi) ;
Marquis du Tremignon (Harry Northrup) ;
Espiau (George Stevens) ; Marie Antoinette
(Julia Swayne Gordon) ; King Louis XVI.
(Joseph Kilgour) ; Benjamin Franklin (Charles
Chapman). Written by Cyrus Townsend Brady.
Directed by Ralph Ince.
Francis Burnham, a young American naval
officer in the time of King Louis XWL of
France, escapes from a British convict ship. He
is desirous of reaching Paris to see Benjamin
Franklin, then bis country's Minister, but upon
his arrival there learns Franklin is away. He
meets Bucknall, an old shipmate, and earns his
everlasting gratitude by helping him out of
financial difficulties. Later, strolling through
the suburbs of Paris, he has the good fortune
to rescue a beautiful lady from a highwayman,
but does not learn her name.
Meanwhile his restless nature gets bim into
gambling, he loses all and becomes indebted
to a stranger who proves to be the Marquis de
Tremignon. Ey threats and promises to wipe
out his obligations, the Marquis secures Burn-
ham's aid in the scheme be has in mind. He
tells the young American that he is in love
with the Countess De Villars. and she with him
but her grandfather objects, so the Marquis
plan,s to force his consent by securing some
article of wearing apparel from the Countess
and thus compromise her.
Burnham is to be his agent. ' He does not
think very highly of the job, but when the
Marquis threatens him with imprisonment, he
consents. That night he enters the Countess*
apartments and succeeds in securing one of her
slippers but is confronted a moment later by
the lady berself. She proves to be the lady he
rescued from the highwayman. Crushed and
humiliated, Burnham tells his story and she
believes him. He learns that she hates the
Marquis and that the rascal is really trying to
force her into a marriage in this cowardly
fashion.
Before she goes she gives him her slipper to
take to the Marquis, but instead he keeps it and
denounces that gentleman to his face for which
he is imprisoned. The slipper Burnham in-
trusts to Bucknell for safe keeping, and the
old seaman takes it to the Countess, telling her
what has transpired. She helps Burnbam to
escape from prison, but he is captured by the
Marquis's soldiers before he can reach the
border. The Countess's influence, however,
secures an audience with Queen Marie An-
toinette, as a result of which the Marquis Is
humiliated while Burnham is freed, and marries
the Countess.
GREEX STOCKINGS (Five Parts— Jan. 17—
Vitagraph). — The cast: Celia Faraday (Lillian
Walker* ; Her Father (Frank Currier) ; Aunt
Ida (Louise Beaudet) ; Phyllis (Adele De
Garde) : Madge (Lillian Burns) ; Col. Smith
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Tarver wants to marry Phyllis, but Faraday
refuses his consent while Celia remains un-
married. There is a custom in certain sections
of England that, if she is unmarried, an elder
sister must wear green stockings at the wed-
ding of a younger sister and Celia has already
had to wear them once — at Madge's wedding.
Celia worries greatly over this state of atlairs.
She is a very charming girl, though past twen-
ty-five, and linally she determines to help out
her sister Phyllis.
On the impulse, she announces "I'm engaged"
and on being excitedly questioned, she tells
everyone that the gentleman's name is "Smith"
and that he is a Colonel in the Army. Imme-
diately, Celia is transformed in the eyes of her
family and she is looked up to with respect.
She explains that Smith has sailed on a troop
ship for South Africa, and foolishly writes a
love letter to the fictitious Colonel, which she
does not intend to mail, hut Phyllis finds it
and drops it in the letter box.
Now it happens that there is a real Colonel
Smith at that moment fighting in Africa. In
due time the letter reaches him and after re-
covering from his astonishment, he half jok-
ingly leaves on furlough for England to locate
that lady who so rashly signed herself "Celia
Faraday." He does find her, just as the family
are commiserating Celia over the reported de-
mise of Colonel Smith. How should they know
that Celia had quietly inserted the notice in
the newspaper. Appreciating the humor of the
situation, the Colonel, charmed with Celia's
grace and beauty, introduces himself as Colonel
Vavasour, "with a message from her deceased
betrothed." Her horror and confusion know no
bounds, but he helps her out of some very
awkward situations and after a complete show-
down, the Colonel becomes Celia's real fiance.
PARAMOUNT.
LYDIA GILMORE (Famous Players— Five
Parts — Dec. 27). — The cast: Lydia Gilmore
{Pauline Frederick) ; Dr. Gilmore (Vincent Ser-
rano) • Ralph Benham (Thomas Holding) ; Mr.
Stracey (Robert Cain) ; Mrs. Stracey (Helen
Luttrell) ; Master Ned Gilmore (Jack Curtis) ;
Detective (Michael Rale).
Dr. Gilmore, though successful in keeping his
wife in ignorance of his numerous intrieues,
cannot conceal from her the fact that he no
longer loves her. Finally ascertaining the
truth of his suspicions that the doctor is in
love with Mrs. Stracey, Stracey sets a trap into
■which Gi.more walks. When he has caught his
man, Strace^ is killed in the fight which en-
sues, and the terrified Gilmore confesses to his
wife, giving her the knife with which the crime
was committed. She hides it and, after a
■struggle with her conscience, decides to shield
her husband for the sake of her son, Ned. Her
.^reat love for Ned has led to the formation of
a new friendship with a lawyer named Benham
whose great attachment for Ned "has won her
gratitude. This man falls in love with Mrs.
Gilmore. but, being an honorable man, complies
with her request that they part company. But
it happens that Benham elects the night of the
murder as the time on which to bid good-bye
to Mrs. Gilmore. He comes to the house and
Is seen conversing with little Ned by one of
the servants.
When the news of the murder comes out in
the morning, circumstantial evidence points to
Dr. Gilmore, though nobody believes that he is
guilty. However, he is arrested and Benham,
sensing his guilt when he reads of the affair in
the papers, hastens back to Mrs. Gilmore to
offer his assistance. Scarcely has she finished
confiding the truth to him when he is called
upon to prosecute the case himself. He ac-
cepts and jeopardizes his professional stand-
ing hy coaching Mrs. Gilmore In the answering
of the questions which he will ask her on the
stand,
Mrs. Gilmore safely survives the perilous
siege on the stand, but when the letter of the
servant who saw Benham at her home is read
in court and the judge demands that little Ned
be placed on the stand. Mrs. Gilmore breaks
xlown completely and confesses the truth. Her
cowardly husband commits suicide rather than
face the penalty of the law, and Mrs. Gilmore
Is removed from the court in a state of com-
plete collapse. She is taken to Benham's home,
where she is placed under the tender care of the
lawyer's sister. There is every reason to be-
lieve that the suffering of Mrs. Gilmore will
soon give way to a well-deserved happiness.
THE OLD HOMESTEAD (Famous Players—
"Five Parts — Dec. 28).— The cast: Joshua Whit-
corab (Frank Losee) : Reuben Whiteomb
(Creighton Hale) ; Jack Hazzard (Happy Jack)
(Denman Moloy) ; Ruth Stratton (Louise
Huff): Aunt Trilby (Mrs. Corbett) : Cy (Hor-
ace Newman) ; Seth (Thomas Wood) ; Rickety
Ann (Margaret Seddon) ; Sheriff (Russell Simp-
son).
Kindly old Josh Whitcomb. while sittin? on
the porrh of his old farmhouse in West Swan-
zey, befriends Happy Jack Hazzord, a hungry
tramp, and persuades him to reform. Reuben.
Josh's only son, is arrested on circumstantial
evidence when his bank is robbed of ten thou-
sand dollars. After the boy' has been lodged
in jail. Rickety Ann discovers the real thief
after Happy Jack has refused to "pal" with
him. The thief is arrested and brought to the
jail, where Reuben is confined.
But the sensitive hoy, threatened with a long
imprisonment by the president of the bank, loses
his head and fiees from the jail when he dis-
covers a loose bar in his cell window. He makes
his way into New York, where he is impelled
by loneliness to join in with a number of un-
desirable young folks, who soon teach him to
drink heavily. While badly intoxicated one
evening he comes upon Jack Hazzard, now a
very prosperous chap, who. recognizing him,
takes him to a lodging house with the promise
of returning for him in the morning.
Reuben, knowing nothing ^r tne clearing of
his name at home, runs away from Hazzard
who he fears will betray him. Hazzard mean-
while has telegraphed to Josh of the finding of
Reuben. The old man hasiens to New York,
where he puts up at the home of his old friend,
Henry Hopkins, an extremely wealthy man.
There Josh's unsophistication gets him into a
number of embarrassing situations.
Being unable to find Reuben or Hazzard, Josh
takes a walk, and when passing Grace Church
bumps into Hazzard, whom he does not rec-
ognize. While they are talking, Reuben, once
more intoxicated, passes under escort of a po-
liceman. Josh rushes over to the boy, who is
released on the request of Hazzard. Then all
three return to the Whitcomb farm, where they
are met by a joyous gathering, among them
Ruth, who has remained steadfast in her love
for Reuben despite bis disappearance.
TEMPTATION (Famous Players— Five Parts
— Dec. 30). — Renee Dupree, a young cafe singer,
living in the Bohemian section of New York,
is engaged to be married to Julian, a young
violinist and composer. They are both poor,
but Julian, who has just finished an opera,
hopes to marry Renee when it is produced. One
afternoon, when Renee and Julian are singing
and playing at the Ritz, Otto Muller, the great
Impresario, is struck with Pence's beauty and
voice and offers her a position in his opera
company. Renee makes good at the trial, much
to the anger of Mme. Maroff. Muller's mistress,
and is given an opportunity to sing a star role.
Renee succeeds and Muller, captivated, plans to
make her his favorite and supply her with
every luxury. He engages an apartment for
Renee and gives her a contract at an enormous
salary.
When Renee discovers why these gifts are
offered her, she scorns Muller and returns heart-
broken to tell Julian of her great disapnnint-
meut. Muller follows and finds her with Julian
and in his anger and jealousy threatens to kill
Renee's career if she persists in sticking to
Julian and refuses to come to him. Renee again
refuses and Muller leaves, promising to crush
then both.
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Muller keeps his word. Renee and Julian
cannot find employment in their profeasion.
Finally Julian takes a job in an iron foundry.
His opera is about to be produced when Muller
has it killed. This and the hard work breaks
Julian down and with his hopes shattered he
becomes seriously ill. Finally Renee is told by
the physician that Julian's recovery is not a
question of care and nursing, that if his mind
was set at rest about the opera being produced,
his life might be saved. Renee goes to Muller
for aid, and he demands Renee herself as the
price of Julian's life. Renee, out of love for
Julian, determines to make the sacrifice. Renee
offers herself to Muller on condition that he
produce Julian's opera. The joy of the news of
the acceptance of the opera makes the young
composer's recovery assured.
The opera is produced and Renee in the star
role makes a gre^.t success. At the end of the
first performance Renee puts Julian off with an
excuse and goes to keep her bargain with Mul-
ler. Muller, having quarreled with Mme. Mar-
off, welcomes Renee at his home. While Renee
is in another room, decking herself in a gown
Muller has provided, Mme. Maroff hursts in
upon Muller and after denouncing him for cast-
ing her off, stabs him and leaves him for dead.
Muller tries to call out, but cannot, and is
only able to write the name of the woman who
stabbed him before he dies. Renee enters to find
Muller dead and sees by the note that he has
been killed by Mme. Maroff. She then realizes
that she has been saved by a miracle and flees
to Julian. Julian, who greets her in his studio,
never knows the sacrifice she was to have made
for him and through which his life was saved
and his name and fortune made.
THE FOUNDLING ( Famous Players — Five
Parts— Jan. 3).— The cast: Molly O (The
Foundling) (Mary Pickford) ; David King
(Edward Martindell) ; Mrs. Grimes (Maggie
Weston) ; Jennie (Mildred Morris) ; Julia Em-
ber (Marcia Harris).
As "The Foundling," Miss Pickford is rep-
resented as a child spurned by her father, an
impoverished artist, because its birth has cost
the life of its mother, dearly beloved by the
artist. Unable to tolerate the sight of the babe
that had caused his wife's death, he gives It
to a stranger, who, in turn, transposes it to an
orphanage. In the sorrow of his wife's death,
the artist finds the touch of genius for which
he had longed, and through its employment la
his work becomes a recognized leader of hla
profession.
In the meantime, Molly O, as his daughter
is named at the orphanage, is adopted by a
sycophantic woman, who pretends to be seeking
a daughter, but who in reality wants a servant
in her boarding house, and Molly O becomes a
drudge and a slave. In the years that follow.
King begins to realize the shallowness of fame
and fortune without love, and regrets his im-
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has been working on his masterpiece, the Ma-
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 8, 1916
of dramatic vicissitudes, Molly O's pafh crosses
that of her lather, and through. the instrumen-
tality of fate, she is restored to his waiting
arms.
WORLD FILM CORP.
THE AMBITION OF MARK TRUITT (Five
Parts — January 17). — The cast: Mark Truitt
(Robert Warwick) ; Jeremiah Quimby (Alec. B.
Francis) ; Thomas Henley (Robert Cummings) ;
Roman Androskia (Ralph Delmore) ; Blair (D.
J. Flannigan) ; Piotr (James 'Mack) ; Gracy
(James Ewens) ; Rev. Courtenay (Adolphe
Lestina) : Dr. Graham (Philip Basi) ; Simon
Truitt (George Moss) ; Bill Slocum (Harry C.
Weir); Houlahan (Ezra Walck) ; Marcel
(Adolph Parina) ; Kazian (Madaline Trav-
erse) ; Johann (Harry DeVere) ; Unity (Dor-
othy Fairchild) ; Hanka (Julia Stuart) ; Mrs.
Henley (Phillis Haseltine) ; Susan Martin
(Mildred Havens). Directed by Oscar Eagle.
Truitt is a country lad who conceives an
overpowering ambition to become a great power
in the steel industry. In his day-dreams he
often pictures the peaceful valley in which he
has been born and reared, filled with belching
chimneys and vast furnaces under his com-
plete mastery.
As a beginning he bids goodbye to his little
country sweetheart and enters the employ of
a steel mill in Pittsburgh. He starts in at the
lowest form of manual labor, but quickly is
raised to a position as gang foreman, and soon
afterwards becomes a skilled worker in the
mills. He boards with the family of a shop
foreman. The shop foreman's daughter falls
in love with Mark and gives herself to him
unreservedly.
Truitt fights his way on relentlessly. He
becomes superintendent of the mill and then
forms a new corporation with one of the
younger partners of the firm. He deserts the
girl of the mill, returns to his old home, mar-
ries his first love, and sees the realization of
his life's ambition, in the construction of his
own great steel mills in the quiet valley in
which he roamed as a boy.
His wife becomes a" mere social butterfly
and the couple are estranged. There is a
divorce. Alone in his great mansion, monarch
of all he can survey from his window's out-
look, Truitt at length realizes how hollow a
victory he had gained in a life of power with-
out love. He seeks out the girl of his days
in the Pittsburgh steel mill, finds her love
still steadfast, and makes her his wife.
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
ROSE OF THE ALLEV (Rolfe— Five Parts—
Jan. 17). — Nell Drogan (Mary Miles Minter) ;
Kid Hogan (Daniel B. "Kid" Hogan) ; Dan
Hogan, his brother (Frederick Heck) ; Mamie,
Kid Hogan's girl (Geraldine Berg); Frank
Roberts (Allen Edwards) ; Tom (Thomas J.
Carrigan). Written by Harry O. Hoyt. Di-
rected by Charles Koran.
Tom Drogan, addicted to gambling and drink,
is the object of a good mother's devotion. His
sister, Nell, is more susceptible to her mother's
good teachings, and has grown like a flower
among weeds, with a great affection for both,
and an innocence that marks her apart entirely
from her surroundings. One of Tom's drunken
escapades so affects his mother that in her
efforts to get bim to their tenement room she
is attacked with heart trouble which proves
fatal. Her dying words are to Nell to be patient
with Tom. He has been sent by Nell for the
doctor and in his inebriate condition has for-
gotten all about the ill motlier, and has been
induced to go into a saloon and indulge further,
finally remembering his errand and bringing
the physician too late.
Tom brings Kid Hogan to the flat some days
later to pay him a gambling debt. A dispute
leads to the shooting of Hogan through the
forearm and his brother, a cheap ward politician
and plain-clothes man in the police department,
hears the shot from the street, meets Tom, as
he tries to get away, and is about to arrest him
when Tom charges Hogan with having tried
to assault Nell. Although Hogan knows he is
innocent, he realizes the gravity of the charge
and tells his brother to let Tom go — he'll get
even. Nell assents to the charge her brother
makes to shield him and Hogan decides he will
get a woman associate of his who lives in the
next apartment, to frame-up the girl.
Hogan and two of his friends try to shoot
Tom from a roof, but miss him. The girl,
Mamie, then sets about getting Nell in the toils
— asks her to go with her to buy a hat. On
their way Mamie accosts two men, and Hogan's
brother, wTio is conveniently near, arrests Nell,
making no attempt to catch the fleeing Mamie.
Frank Roberts, Nell's suitor, happens on the
scene and pilots her safely through the affair.
Meanwhile Tom has heard of the framing-up of
Nell, and seeks Hogan. whom he knows is at
the bottom of it. He finds him. with his girl, in
a cheap dance hall, and there their respective
gangs engage in a fight, in which several guer-
illas are killed, while others make spectacular
getaways.
In this fracas Tom is mortally wounded, while
Hogan is killed. Tom gets to their flat, just
before Frank and Nell arrive from the station
house. Tom's dying words to Nell are: "Don't
let 'em get me. sis. Bar the door." While the
pursuing officers are hammering the door in,
Tom drops the revolver, and Nell picks it up,
crazed with the single thought of protecting
her brother, as she hau promised her mother to
do. Just as the officers break Tn the door
Frank knocks her revolver up as she fires. It
is too late — the brother is dead.
FOX FILM CORP.
THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER (Five Parts-
Jan. 2). — The story opens at a chateau where
gay French life is depicted, introducing Raimond
de Mornay, the elder of two sons who secretly
loves his cousin Claire. He makes no open
declaration of his affection, however, and his
brother, Louis, woos and wins her. Unable to
stand the jealousy their marriage arouses, Rai-
mond goes to Vienna where he engages in riot-
ous living. His father's death recalls him home,
but he is unable to watch the intimacy of the
woman he loves with his brother, and he leaves
for India where he stays for several years, be-
coming versed in the ways of the Hindu.
A letter from his nephew, Paul, asks him to
come back. Believing he has stifled the jeal-
ousy that sent him away, he returns. The green-
eyed monster attacks him with irresistible force
and calling into play a curious box, that some-
where in its mechanism contains a drop of
cobra poison, he gives it to his brother whose
inquisitiveness over its mysterious nature re-
leases a hidden spring and the virus is injected
into his blood. He secretes the body in a casket,
another of his possessions obtained in India.
The casket guards his secret until Claire be-
comes suspicious and accuses him of the deed.
His mind, brooding over his crime, becomes de-
ranged and although pleading innocence, leads
Claire to the casket and throws open the lid.
The shock of unexpectedly seeing her dead hus-
band kills her. Again Raimond escapes sus-
picion, but as time elapses he forms a dislike
for his nephew, until, becoming obsessed with
the idea of showing Paul what is inside of the
chest, he drags the frightened child to the heavy
box and shows him all that is left of what was
once his father. Later, after becoming a rav-
ing maniac. Raimond falls dead at the sight of
his brother's skeleton.
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Wanted the Best Projection Obtainable
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They Placed Their Order With Us for Projection
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
A-l — Theatrical pianist and director. Spe-
cialty vaudeville and pictures. Sober, reliable.
Charles Jerreld, 1205 Hampden St., Holyoke,
Mass.
ORGANIST— (Young Lady) at liberty. Have
been playing one ot the largest theater organs
in the country. If you are looking for an or-
ganist who can match pictures, address par-
ticulars to Lady Organist, care M. P. World,
N. Y. City,
OPERATOR — Six years' experience, guarantee
perfect projection. First-class electrician ; can
repair machines. Go anywhere, reasonable sal-
ary. First-class references. Address Walter
Milner, care Idyl Theater, Ocean City, N. J.
REFINED Y'OUNG MAN — Wide experience in
general photography, with slight knowledge of
motion picture photography, desires to locate
with motion picture manufacturer, with view
of becoming a cameraman, .\ddress G. W. H.,
care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
HELP WANTED.
PIANIST — Experienced lady tor straight pic-
tures. Must he good sight reader with large
repertoire. State all. Columbia Theater, Marion.
Ohio.
WANTED — Experienced sub-title editor. One
of the largest producing companies. Address
Sub-Title, care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
"AMBERLUX" Lens Alters are business hring-
ers.
THEATERS WANTED.
CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE — I am a practical,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards ot
one million dollars' worth annually, sales, ex-
changes and leases. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
ture Broker, Established 11S)6. OfHces, 5T8-S0
Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — First-class picture theater pros-
perous town 5.000. Seats 330. Best reasons
selling. Bargain if sold thirty days. C. T., care
M. P. World. N. Y. City.
NEVER, in the history of the moving picture
world, was there such a remarkable opportunity
as we are offering today. Movie working from
morning to night, seven days week. Located
on a main street in city of close to 200, OW.
Actual expenses to conduct this business less
than $325 week. Receipts for the past twenty
weeks will average .1:460. Mirroroid screen;
two 6A Power's machines, motor driven ; mo-
tor generator: upright piano. In fact, every-
thing necessary for first-class movie equipment.
Positively worth $15,0(X>. On account of other
business which compels owner to move, will
sacrifice for less than $7,000 cash. only. One
or two weeks' trial will be given to any bona
fide buyer. A duplicate of this enterprise was
sold in Buffalo for .s75.000. Lewis, Moving Pic-
ture Broker, SSO Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — New and second hand moving
picture machines, all leading makes, at reduced
prices. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wa-
bash Aye., Chicago, 111.
LARGE STOCK of used moving picture ma-
chines— all kinds— also opera and folding chairs
at about half regular price ; all goods guaran-
teed In flrst-class condition, shipped subject £o
Inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 509
Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo.
FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quan-
tity, new and second-band for moving picture
theaters, furnished at short notice. Specializing
Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, 308 Lacka-
wanna Ave.. Scranton. Pa.
MOTIOGRAPH— Same as new. Deagen Elec-
tric Unifon. Ten by twelve mirrorcloth screen.
Twenty reels film. Arthur Close, 1120 Branson
St., Marion, Indiana.
FOR SALE — Two Power's 6A travelling equip-
ments, mechanism entirely rebuilt. One asbestos
booth for two machines. One 220 volt compens-
arc. One Mirroroid screen 12xlG feet, used but
two months. Poster frames. Bargain for quick
sale. Eugene L. Keete, 1325 Vine St., Phila.,
Pa.
".\MBERLUX" Lens filters protect your pa-
trons from eyestrain. Price $3.50. W. D.
Warner, Columbus, Ohio.
WE MANUFACTURE motion picture ma-
chine parts. Rheostats, lugs, film cement, burn-
ers, rewlnders, lens jackets, etc. Write for
catalogue. Kelemen & Stetz, 50 West 26th St.,
N. Y. City.
OPERA AND FOLDING CHAIRS— New and
second hand. Spe-.-ifii offers. 400 maple folding
JSc. 400 leather upholstered $1. 1.000 opera,
perfect condition. Electric sign. Bargains. All
guaranteed. Shipped subject to examination.
Atlas Seating Co.. 501 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.
FOR SALE, REBUILT MACHINES— Motio-
graph. 190S, .$60. Edison Exhibition, .$65. Pow-
er's .No. 6. $115. Power's No. 5. .$75. Motio-
graph, 1011. $125. A-l condition guaranteed ;
many others. "Write for catalog and list. Amuse-
ment Supply Co., 160H No. Fifth Ave., Chi-
cago, III.
ORDER "Amberlux" lens filters today.
FOR SALE— 225 Veneer chairs. A. B. .Chase
piano. Power's 6A motor driven machine, also
fixtures. Will sell only show, town 1,800. Good
stage : 210 seats. Power's 6A machine, etc. S.-
C. Knapp, Blissfield, Mich.
FOR SALE — New or second hand opera chairs
for moving picture theaters at a bargain. Cres-
cent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago, 111.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No. 4 Plttman Prof, camera
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic take-
up, both directions, 41)0 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed upon
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for ■
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements in all makes of cameras. R. W.
Pittman Co., 394 Canal St., New York City.
Phone 5961 Franklin.
FOR SALE — Small Ernemann camera, like
new. price $75. Fuqua, 20 E. Jackson Blvd.,
Chicago, 111.
BARGAIN — New Universal Camera complete,
with a good tripod with panorama and tilt. The
price of camera alone .^250. Used Urban, 300
ft. Zeiss 0.5 lens, .$75. American Printer, $75.
Title machine, .$30. Buckeye Motion Picture
Com., Wapakoueta, Ohio,
FILMS WANTED.
WANTED — Any kind of film, first-class con-
dition, with posters. 4, 5 and G reelers pre-
ferred. State price, condition and amount pa-
per. Open to buy big quantities. Sohmer, Rm.
803, 145 West 45th St., N. Y. City.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — "David Copperfield," seven reels,
plenty of paper, Hepworth ; "Motherhood of
Politics." two reels, with paper. "Love and De-
votion," or the "Passions of the Renaissance,"
founded on Tarquato Tasso's famous work, five
reels, with paper. "The Miser's Daughter,"
three reels, founded on Balzac's "Eugenie
ffrandet." Eugene L. Keefe, 1325 Vine St.,
Phila., Pa.
THREE AND FOUR reel features in excellent
condition with plenty of mounted and unmount-
ed posters. Great bargains, also single and two
reel subjects, with posters ; finest line of com-
edy reels, popular makes. Weinberg's Features,
145 West 45th St.. .N. Y. City.
FOR SALE— (Lubin's) "Drug Terror," five
reels. "Oliver Twist." with Nat C. Goodwin,
five reels. Overland Feature Film Corp., Douw
BIdg., Albany, N. Y.
' 100 SING1.es AND DOUBLES, American
make, 12 posters with each reel. Shipped privi-
lege screen examination. Federal, 110 East 23d
St., N. Y. City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WE BUY and sell new and second hand mov-
ing picture machines, opera chairs and films.
Crescent Film Exc, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago, III.
ENTER — "Amberlux"— Exit eyestrain.
WILL SETLL, for any territory, brand new
copy of the great Mutual masterpiece Besse
Barriscale in "The Reward," four reels. $200;
also one good print "The Mix-up," four reels,
thirty days old, $75. Ernest Bru, 766 Seventh
Ave., San Francisco, Cal.
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January 8, 1916
m^^m^m^ T >^T Fl F V .i^i^^
Advertising for Exhibitors.. 238
"Angel of Piety Flat, The" (Biograph) . . . kl54
Another T. & D. House 281
At Leading Picture Theaters 250
Bluebird Names Special Representative 232
British Notes 236
"Camille" (World Film) 253
Calendar of Daily Program Releases. .284, 286
"Celeste of the Ambulance Corps" (Edison) 256
Censors Delay Business 278
Chicago News Letter 226
"Colonel Heeza Liar's Waterloo" 248
Comments on the F'ilm 261
Credit Association Elects Officers 230
"Destruction" (Fox) 255
Detroit Escapes Bad Law 276
Do Special Effects Help? 283
Dressed in a Little Brief Authority 216
Drew, Sidney, with Metro 218
Eight Busy Directors 222
"Excuse Me" ( Pathe) 253
Facts and Comments 215
Faye, Miss AUeen 225
Fatty and Mabel's New Year 251
"Fighting for France" (Mutual) 230
"Foundling, The" (Famous Players) 260
First Selig-Tribune, The 223
Going South 233
"Golden Chance. The" (Lasky) 2.55
"Green Swamp, The" (Kay-Bee) 259
Herrington Against Tax on Gross Receipts 224
Horsley Leaves for Los Angeles 24H
Hunter (J. W.) to Build in Wilkinsijurg,
Pa 272
Huntington Patrons Ask for Sabbath Shows 277
Ince Has Six Plays Ready 249
CARBONS AND CARBON ACCE:SS0RIE:>>.
Habicht, Braun & Co 321
Jones & Cammack 319
Kiewert, Chas. L 324
Reisinger, Hugo 323
Speer Carbon Co 313
CHAIK AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 325
Andrews, A. H 325
Steel Furniture Co 325
ELECTRICAL, & MECHANICAL EaUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co 322
Erker Bros 317
Foos Gas Engine Co., The 322
Fort Wayne Electric Works 295
Fulton, E. B : ,300
General Electric Co 306
Hallberg. J, H 292
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co ." . 317
Hommel, Ludwig & Co 300
Kleine Optical Co ,304
Lears Theater Supply Co 295
Lucas, Harry K .302
Northwestern M. P. Equip. Co 295
Picture Theater Equipment Co .310
Porter, B. P 322
Speed Controller Co 322
Stern Mfg. Co ,325
Strelinger, Chas. A 300
Swaab, Lewis M ,323
Typhoon Fan Co 324
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co 296
FILM EXCHANGES.
Br-i'1enbur»h. G. W 298
Central Film Co ,,'. .308
Gr'atpr X v. Film Rental Co 296, 318
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 298
LENS MANUFACTURER.
nausch & Lomb Optical Co 321
MANUFACTURERS OF MO'VING PIC-
TURES.
Am^ricnn P"ilni Co.. Tne 199
Americnn Bioscope Co 30.")
TO CONTENTS
Kansas City House Goes Back to 5 Cents. 278
Lasky Company in New Offices 233
"Life Chase, A" (Biograph) 254
List of Current Film Release Dates.
314, 318, 318
Louisville's Masonic Theater's Future Set-
tled 275
"Man Inside, The" (Universal) 2.';8
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 264
Many New Ontario Theaters 282
Mayor Questions Ads 282
Montague, Fred. Appears in "The Bait".... 220
Metro Busy With New Year 220
"Miser's Heart, The" (Biograph) 254
Motion Pictures in Honduras 221
Motion Picture Educator 252
Motion Picture Photography 246
Moore, Tom 251
Mrs. Dane's Danger 258
Music for the Picture 247
Musical Setting for "Camille" 247
Mutual Has Noted Writers 222
Mutual Ones and Twos 268
National Board Fully Endorsed 219
New Dallas Exchange 280
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity 228
Next Week's Vitagraphs 221
Notes of the Trade 269
Novel New Year Subject 218
No Decree Yet Entered 218
Observations by Man About Town 2.34
Oklahoma City Makes Mayor Censor 280
On Film Row, St. Louis 279
"Other Girl, The" (Raver) 255
Our Chances In Europe 217
Persons, T'homas H 224
Pertinent Question, A 231
Philadelphia Matters 271
TO ADVERTISERS
Biograph Co 2S5
Buffalo Times M. P. Syndicate Dept 207
Edison, Tbos A., Inc 206
Equitable Motion Picture Corp 189
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 167-70
Parnham, Jos. W 179
Famous Players Film Co 174-75
French Official War Films 19S
Great Northern Film Co 303
Hanover Film Co 317
Hearst-Vitagraph 196-97
Kalem Co 211-14
Kane, Arthur S 182
Kleine, Geo 203
Knickerbocker Star Features 205
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co 176-77
Lariat Films 190
Lubin Mfs. Co 210
Metro Pictures Corp Colored Insert
Mittenthal F'ilm Co., Inc 293
Mutual Film Corp Colored In-ert
Paramount Pictures Corp 171-73
Pathe Exchange, The. inn 191-95
Picture Playhouse Film Co., Inc ,325
Raver Film Corp ,301
Rolin Film Co 320
Select Film Booking Agency 178
Selig Polyscope Co 320, 327
Selig Tribune 326
Signal Film Corp 200-01
Sterling Camera & Film Co 298
Thnnliouspr Film Corp 106. 202
Triangle Film Corp 180-81
Tnivprsal Film Mfg. Co., 183-87, Colored Insert
■Vim Comedies 204
V-L-S-E, Inc 287
Vitaeraph Co. of America 207-09
World Film Corp 188
MISCELLANEOUS.
Active Motinn Pi'-tiire Co 324
jVmerican Film Laboratories. Inc 319
' utnniritic Ticket Selling & Cash Reg. Co.. .302
Bioscope, The 323
Cnille Bros 298
ChicagT Daily News 299
Clnssified Advertisements 311
Corcoran. A. J rrt^
Eastman Kndak Co .317
Erboaranh Co 298
t^vinc; Film Mfg. Co 3-12
Gunbv Bro'5 .325
Industrial M. P. Co 291
Photoplay Wright, The 241
Picture Theaters Projected 269
Pine Tree News 270
Points for Picture Players 232
Powers, Tom 251
Projection Department 242
"Puriflcation of Mulfera, The" (Kalem) 256
Reviews of Current Productions 253
"Secret Seven" (Vitagraph) 258
Sees Change of Front by Exhibitors 219
"Sorrows of Happiness" (Lubin) 257
South American Market, The 217
Spokes Frqm the Hub 235
Stories of the Films 288
Sunday Shows Go Well 274
"Temptation" ( Lasky) 258
Three Good Biographs 254
"Thou Art the Man" (Vitagraph) 257
"Tom Martin — A Man" (Selig) 254
Traverse, Madeline 224
Triangle's Patriotic Play 231
Triangle Program 259
Two Lubin Releases 257
Two Vitagraph Features 258
Universal Plans tor Miss Laurence 232
Universal's New Feature Brand 233
"Vengeance ot the Oppressed" (Lubin).... 257
Victory for Universal 250
*
Washington's Avenue Grand Theater Sold.. 272
Walker, Waldo, Becomes -A.ssistant Direc-
tor 223
What Ruby Did 225
"What Will People Say?" (Metro) 2.56
"Woman in Politics, The" (Thanhouser) . . 257
"Wood Nymph, The" (Fine Arts) 2,59
"Worst ot Friends, The" (Keystone) 259
Zukor Raps Sex Plays 223
Kinematograaf, De 323
Kinematograph, The 308
Kraus Mfg. Co 306
Manuscripts Universal 295
Moore, William N 300
Motion Picture Directory Co .3'J4
Motion Picture Electricity 324
M. P. W. Anti-Censorship Slides .325
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon 325
National Ticket Co 290
Netscbert. Frank. Co .319
Standard Motion Picture Co 295
Stone. A 302
Trade Circular Addressing Co .323
Vitagraph Co. of America 315
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co 300
ITniversal Camera Co 3'23
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Harmo Pipe Organs .322
Reohurg, J. P., Piano Co 308
Schirmer, G.. Inc 322
Sinn, Clarence B 298
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
Goes Litboeraping Co 308
Menger & Ring .300
Newman Mtg. Co - 296
PRO.IECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
*Tiiorican Stand.ird M. P. Machine Co 300
Enterprise Optical Co 321
Power. Nicholas. Co 328
Precision Machine Co ^07
PRO.IECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
G"lrl Kin" Screen Co .322
Minusa Cine Prcducts Co 3*24
"■'diini G"V1 Fibre Screen, Inc 294
Simpson. Alfred L 322
STEREOPTICON SLIDES.
Utility Transparency Co 323
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
Decorators' Supply Co 319
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List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 284, 286. J
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Universal Film Mtg. Co.
RELEASE DAYS.
Sunday — Big "U," Laemmle, L-KO.
Monday — Broadway Universal Fea-
tures. Imp, Nestor.
Tneaday — Gold Seal, Imp, Rex.
Wednesday — Animated Weekly, L-KO,
Victor.
Thnraday — Big "U," Laemmle, Powers.
Friday — Imp, Nestor, Victor.
Saturday — Big "U.' Bison, Joker.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Deo. 8 — Number 196 (Topical).
Dec. 15— Number 197 (Topical).
Dec. 22— Number 198 (Topical).
Dec. 29 — Number 199 (Topical).
Jan. 5 — No. 200 (Topical).
Jan. 18— Number 201 (Topical).
Jan. 25— No. 202 (Topical).
BIG U.
Dec. 23 — No release this day.
Dec. 30 — Babbling Tongues (Drama).
Jan. 2 — The Honor to Die (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. fi — No release this day.
Jan. 13 — "X 3" (Three parts— Detective — Dr.).
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts
— Western — Drama).
Jan. 20 — No release this day.
BISON.
Dec. 25 — When Rogues Fall Out (Three parts
— Railroad — Drama).
Jan. 8 — On the Trail of the Tigress (Two parts
— Animal — Drama) .
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Buck Simon's Puncher (Two parts —
— Western — Drama ) .
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Dec. 20 — Father and the Boys (Five parts —
Comedy— Drama) .
Dec. 27 — The Nature Man ; or A Struggle for
Existence (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 3— Landons Legacy (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. IT — The Man Inside (Five parts — Drama).
GOLD SEAL.
Dec. 21 — Christmas Memories (Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 28 — As the Shadows Fall (Two parts —
Human Interest — Drama).
Jan. 4 — Lord John's Journal (Adventure No.
2, "The Gray Sisterhood" (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 11 — The Boob's Victory (Two parts — Com-
edy— Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Reward of Chivalry (Three parts
— r>rama. )
IMP.
Dec. 21 — When Love Laughs (Comedy).
Dec. 28 — No release this day.
Dec. 31 — A Tribute to Mother (Two parts-
Psychological — Drama) .
Jan. 4 — No release this day.
Jan. 7 — The Law of Life CThree parts — Human
Interest — Drama).
Jan. 11 — No release this day.
.Tan. 18 — No release this week.
Jan. 21 — Vanity Thy Name Is (Two parts —
Comefly — Drama ) .
JOKER.
Dec. 18 — The Opera Singer's Romance (Com.).
Jan. 1 — Lemonade Aids Cupid (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — Those Female Haters (Comedy).
Jan. 1.^ — No release this day.
Jan. 22— The Whole Junsle Was After Him
(.\nimal — Comedy).
LAEMMLE.
Dec. 23 — One Hundred Years Ago (Two parts —
Drama).
Dec. 26 — No release this day.
Dec. 2."? — The Evil of Suspicion (Drama).
Dec. 30 — The Little Upstart (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 5— The Underworld (Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 6 — Missy (Two parts — Modern — Drama).
Jan. 9 — Blind Fury (Drama).
Jan. 13 — No release this day.
Jan. 16 — No release this day.
Jan. 20 — Just Plain Folks (Three parts — Rural
Drama).
Jan. 23 — Her Dream Man (Drama).
L-KO.
Dec. 22 — From Deanery to Billions (Two parts
— Comedy).
Dec. 26 — Greed and Gasoline (Comedy).
Dec. 29 — A Scandal at Sea (Comedy).
Jan. 2 — Pants and Petticoats (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Billie's Reformation iTwo parts-
Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Gertie's Busy Day (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Flirting a la Carte (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Saving Susie From the Sea (Comedy).
Jan. 23 — Mr. McI diet's Assassination (Two
parts — Comedy ) .
NESTOR.
Dec. 25 — When Three is a Crowd (Comedy).
Dec. 27 — Some Chaperone (Comedy).
Dec. 31 — Flivver's Terrible Past (Comedy).
Jan. 3 — Jed's Trip to the Fair (Comedy).
Jan. 7 — Flivver's Art of Mystery (Comedy).
Jan. 10 — The Boy, the Girl and the Auto (Com-
edy).
Jan. 14 — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy).
Jan. 17 — Mingling Spirits (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — Flivvers Famous Cheese-Hound (Com-
edy).
POWERS.
Jan. 1 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 2, "How
Uncle Sam Gets His Coin" (Topi-
cal).
Jan. 6 — Building Up the Health of a Nation
(Lesson No. 1).
— Carl Emmy and His Gods (Vaudeville
Act).
Jan. 8 — Uncle Sam At Work. No. 3, "Are We
Prepared?" (Educational).
Jan. 13 — The Rubber Rompers (Vaudeville Act).
— Transporting Timber in Sweden (Edu-
cational).
Jan. 15 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 4, "Uncle
Sam's Proteges at Work and at
Play" (Educational).
Jan. 20 — Buildine Up the Health of a Nation,
No. 2 (Educational).
— The Aerial Buds (Vaudeville Act).
Jan. 22— Uncle Sam At Work (No. 5, "Protect-
ing the Ships At Sea" — ^^Edu.).
REX.
Dec. 24 — The Terrible Truth (Drama).
Dec. 26 — Stronger Than Death (Two parts —
Drama) .
Jan. 2 — No release this day.
Jan. 4 — Shattered Nerves (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — No release this day.
Jan. 11 — His Return (Drama).
Jan. 14 — Her Defiance (Two parts — Heart In-
terest— Drama ) .
Jan. 1(5 — The Little Mascot (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. IS — The Silent Member (Drama).
Jan. 2.3 — No release this day.
VICTOR.
Dec. 24 — The Tale of the C (Three parts —
Comedy — Drama) .
Dec. 29 — Father's Child (Three parts — Com.).
Dec. 31 — No release this day.
Jan. 5 — The Heart of a Mermaid (Three parts
— Sea Drama).
Jan. 7 — No release this day.
Jan. 12 — Man and Morality (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — The Ring and the Rajah (Drama).
.Tan. 19 — Her Better Self (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — A Sea Mystery (Drama).
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Dec. 20 — Graft (No. 2. "The Tenement House
Evil") (Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 27 — Craft (No. 3. "The Traction Grab")
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Graft (No. 4, "The Power of the Peo-
ple" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. lO— Graft No. .i, "Grinding Life Down"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 17- Graft No. 6. "The Railroad Monopoly"
(Two parts — Drama).
Mutual Film Corp.
RELEASE DATS.
Sunday — Reliance (2), Casino (1),
Thanhouser (1).
Monday — American (2), FalstaS (1),
Novelty (1).
Tneaday — Thanhouser (2), Cartoon and
Scenic (1), Beauty (1).
Wrdnesday — Rialto, Centaur (3), Nov-
elty (1).
Thursday — Centaur (2), FalstaSC (1),
Mutual Weekly (1).
Friday — Mustang (2), American (1),
Cub (1).
Saturday — Clipper, Than-o-play or Mus-
tang (S), Beauty (1).
AMERICAN.
Dec. 20— The Clean Up (Two parts— Society —
Drama).
Dec. 24 — Yes or No (Drama).
Dec. 27— The Tragic Circle (Two parts — So-
ciety— Drama).
Dec. 31 — The Mender (Drama).
Jan. 3 — Matching Dreams (Two parts — Comedy
— 1 rama).
Jan. 7 — Time and Tide (Drama).
Jan. 10 — Viviana (Two parts— Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Secret Wire (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 14 — Spider Barlow Meets Competition
(Crook — Drama).
Jan. 16 — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
BEAUTY.
Dec. 21 — Making a Man of Johnnie (Comedy).
Dec. 25 — That Country Girl (Comedy — Drama).
Dec. 28 — Kiddus, Kids and Kiddo (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — Settle Out of Court (Comedy).
Jan. 4 — Billy van Deusen's Shadow (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — To Be or Not to Be (Comedy).
Jan. 11 — The First Quarrel (Comedy).
Jan. lo — Getting In Wrong (Comedy).
CASINO.
Dec. 26 — Hunting (Comedy).
Jan. 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Dec. 23 — The Winning of Jess (Two parts —
Animal — Drama ) .
Dec. 30 — The Terror of the Fold (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — Acimal
— Drama).
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parts — ■
Animal — Drama) .
CLIPPER STAR FEATURES.
Dec. 11 — Curly (Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddon Towers (Three
parts — Psyclo — Drama).
CUB.
Dec. 24 — Hearts and Clubs (Comedy).
Dec. 31 — Jerry's Revenge (Comedy).
Jan. 7 — Jerry in the Movies (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Jerry In Mexico (Comedy).
FALSTAFF.
Dec. 16 — Billy Bunks the Bandit (Comedy).
Dec. 20 — When William's Whiskers Worked
(Comedy).
Dec. 23 — Toodles, Tom and Trouble (Comedy).
Dec. 27 — Una's Useful Uncle (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — Foolish Fate Flora (Comedy).
Jan. 3 — The Optimistic Oriental Occults
(Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Hilda's Husky Helper (Comedy).
Jan. 10 — Belinda's Bridal Breakfast fComedy).
Jan. 13 — Reforming Rubbering Rosie (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Dec. 21 — See America First (No. 15, Lexing-
ton. Ky.) (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
ton— Comedy).
Dec. 23 — See America First, No. 16, Chicago,
111. (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 4 — See America First No. 17, "Chicago
Industries" (Scenic).
— Keepine Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comeriv).
Jan. 11 — See America First (No. 18, "Milwau-
kee. Wis.) (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
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MUSTANG.
Dec. 31— The Cactus Blossom (Two parts —
Western — Drama) .
Jan. 7— The Hills of Glory (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama).
Jan. 13 — "Water Stuff" (Three parts — Comedy
— Drama).
Jan. 21 — Wild Jim Reformer (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama).
MUTUAL WEBK1.T.
Dec. 30— Number 52, 1915 (Topical).
Jan. 6— No. 53 (Topical).
Jan. 13— No. 54 (Topical).
Jan. 20— No. 55 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dec. 20 — The Fiddler (Comedy).
Dec. 22 — The Innocent Sandwich Man (Com.).
— Between Lakes and Mountains
(Scenic).
Dec. 29 — No release.
Jan. 21— Italy's War Equipment (Topical).
RELIANCE.
Dec. 26 — The Decty (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 2 — The Law of Success (Two parts —
Drama.)
Jan. 5 — The She Devil (Three parts — Melo-
Drama).
RIALTO.
Dec. 15— The Ace of Death (Three part»— Br.).
Dec. 29 — A Prince of Yesterday (Three part«
— nnmesttc — Drama).
Jan. 12— The Secret Agent (Three parts— Secret
Service — Drama) .
THANHOUSER.
Dec. 21— Ambition (Three parts— Soetety—
Drama).
Dec. 28 — The Last Performance (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Bubbles In the Olass (Three parts
— Society — Drama ) .
Jan. 11— In the Name of the Law (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 19— The Phantom Witness (Three parts —
Mystery— Drama).
THAN-0-PLAY.
Deo. 1»— His Majesty the King (Three p«rt«—
War — Comedy — Drama) .
MASTERPICTURES DE LUXE.
Jan. 17 — The Thoroughbred (American — Five
parts — Drama — No. 54).
Jan. 20 — The Five Faults of Flo (Thanhouser —
Five parts — Society — Drama — No.
55).
Jan. 22 — The Eait Centaur — Five parts —
Drama).
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES.
Dec. 23 — The Painted Soul (Five parts — Un-
derworld— Drama) (No. 52).
Dec. 30 — The Deathlock (Five parts — Drama)
(No. 53).
Jan. 6— The Other Side of the Door (No. 54 —
Five parts — Romantic — Drama).
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 27— The Girl and the Game (No. 1 —
"Helen's Race with Death" — Two
narts — Dr.ima) .
Jan. 3— The Gin and the Game (No. 2, "The
Winning Jump") CTwo parts —
Drama),
■fan. 10 — The Girl and the Game (No. 3 — Two
parts — Drama).
THANHOUSER MASTERPICTURB.
Jan. 8 — Society Wolves (Five parts — Political
Drama).
VOGUE.
Dec. 27 — Sammy's Scandalous Schemes (Two
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 3 — An Innocent Crook (Two parts —
Comedy).
Jan. 10— Oh, for the Life of a Fire Man !
(Comedy).
Jan. 12 — A Bum Steer fComedv).
Jun. 20 — Subiect Not Yet Announced.
Jan. 23 — Subject Not Yet Announced.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday — Pathe.
Tnesday — Pathe, Photocolor.
^Vcdnesday — Pathe, Phunphilms, Globe
Thursday— Gold Rooster.
Saturday — Pathe, Starlight, Balboa.
BALBOA.
Dec. 25 — The Red Circle (No. 2 — "Pity the
Poor — Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 1 — The Red Circle (No. 3 — "Twenty
Years Ago" (Two parts — Drama.).
Jan. 8 — The Red Circle (No. i — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 15 — The Red Circle No. 5, "Weapon of
War' (Two parts — Drama).
GLOBE.
Dec. 29 — Where the Trees Are Stone (See
America First) (Scenic).
Jan. 3 — Quaint Dances of Japan (Dances).
Jan. 10 — Unfamiliar Fishes (Educational).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Dec. 17 — Beloved Vagabond (Six parts — Drama)
(Colored).
Dec. 31 — Excuse Me (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 7 — The King's Game (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — Madame X (Six parts — Drama).
PATHE.
Dec. 20 — New Adventures of WalUngford, No.
12 (Two parts — Comedy).
Dec. 24 — Life of Our Saviour (Seven parts —
Drama) (Colored).
Dec. 27 — New Adventures of WalUngford, No.
13, "The Missing Heir" (Two parts
— Comedy).
Dec. 28 — Col. Heeza Liar, Nature Faker (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 3— New Adventures of WalUngford (No.
14 — Two parts— Comedy).
PATHE NEWS.
Dec. 22— No. 102, 1915 (Topical).
Dec. 2.5— No. 103, 1915 (Topical).
Dec. 29 — Number 104, 1915 (Topical).
Jan. 1— Number 1, 1916 (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Dec. 27 — California's Rocky Shores (See Amer-
ica First) (Colored — Scenic).
Jan. 3 — Old, Unchanging Holland (Colored —
Scenic).
Jan. 10 — From Kabylla to Constantlne (Scenic).
PHUNPHILMS.
Dec. 22 — Peculiar Patients' Pranks (Comedy).
Dec. 29 — Lonesome Luke, Social Gangster
(Comedy).
Jan. 5 — Luke Leans to the Literary ((3omedy).
Jan. 12 — Luke Lugs Luggage (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Dec. 18 — More Deadly than the Male (Com.).
Dec. 25 — The Board-Bill Dodgers (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — Chasing 'Em Out In the Open (Com.).
Jan. 8 — Ach ! Such Crime!" ! (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
VICTORY.
Dec. 23 — The War Gods' Decree (Three parts —
Drama) ,
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT FILM CO.
Dec. — The Warring Millions (Topical).
January — The Battles of a Nation (Six parts —
Topical).
AURORA FILM PLAYS CORPORATION.
January — The Waif (Five parts — Drama).
B. S. MOSS MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION.
Jan. — The Salamander (Drama).
CORT FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. — Whirl of Life (Drama).
DORMET FILM COMPANY.
Dec. — Joseph and His Brethren (Six parts —
Drama).
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
EAGLE FILM MANUFACTURING & PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Ocena's Pearl (Drama).
January — Pirates of the Skv fDrama).
January — Grogan's Alley (Comedy).
January — The Adventures of Sutfy (Comedy).
EQUITABLE— FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 3 — The Dragon (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Behind Closed Doors (Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — Her Great Hour (Triumph — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Ransom (Triumph — Five parts —
Drama).
JOE W. FARNHAM.
January — Race Suicide (Six parts — Drama).
POX FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 19 — A Soldier's Oath (Five parts — Dr.).
Dec. 26 — Destruction (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 2 — The Green-Eyed Monster (Five parts-
Drama).
FRENCH OFFICIAL WAR FILMS.
January — Fighting With France (Topical).
HANOVER FILM COMPANY.
December — Marvelous Maciste (Drama).
IVAN FIL.M PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Dec. — Forbidden Fruit (Drama).
ARTHUR S. KANE.
January — Somewhere in France (Five parts —
Topical).
MEDUSA FILM.
Jan. ^His Daughter's Second Husband (Five
parts — Drama).
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 6 — What Will People Say (Popular Plays
& Players — Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10— The Turmoil (Columbia — Five Parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — A Rose of the Alley (Rolfe — Five
Parts — Drama).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the Battlefields of France (Top.).
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
January — Fighting in France (Topical).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION.
Dec. 27 — Lydia Gilmore (Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama).
Dec. 30— Temptation (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 3 — The Foundling (Famous Players —
Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 6 — Tongues of Men Morosco — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 10 — Mice and Men (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 13 — The Golden Chance (Lasky — Five Parts
— Comedy — Drama) .
RELIABLE FEATURE FILM COMPANY.
Dec. 15 — The World of Today (Six parts — Dr.).
SUN PHOTOPLAY CO. INC.
December — The Burglar and the Lady (Five
parts — Drama).
SUPREME FILM CO.
Jan. 1 — The Cow Puncher (Six parts — Drama).
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Released for week of Jan. 2 :
Cross Currents (Fine Arts — Five parts —
Drama).
Between Men (Kay-Bee — Five parts — Dr.).
Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts (Key-
stone— Two parts — Comedy).
Worst of Friends (Keystone — Two parts —
Comedy).
(Releases for week of Jan. 9) :
Let Katy Do It (Fine Arts — Five Parts-
Drama).
Great Pearl Tangle (Keystone — Two Parts —
Comedy).
The Corner (Kay-Bee — Five Parts — Drama).
Fatty and Mabel Adrift (Keystone — Two Parts —
Comedy).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Dec. 20 — Over Night (Brady— Drama).
Dec. 27 — The Rack (Bradv — Drama).
V-L-S-E, INC.
Dec. 27 — What Happened to Father (Vltasraph
— Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — The Misleading Lady (Esaanay — Six
parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Thnu Art the Man (Vltagraph — Six
ports — Drama).
Jan. 10 — No Greater Love (Sellg — Five Parts-
Drama).
Jan. 10 — My Lady's Slipper (Vltagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — Gods of Fate (Lubln — Five Parts —
Drama).
.Tan. 17 — Captain Jinks (Essanay— Comedy).
Jan. 17 — Green Stockings (Vltagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
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Jan. 5 — The Devil's Prayer Book (Klelne —
Drama).
Jan. 12 — The Catspaw (Edison — Drama).
Jan. 19— Wild Oats (Klelne— Drama).
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General Film Compsaiy
REJIiEW^SE DAYS.
Uonday — Biograph, Essanay, Lubin,
Selig. Vitagraph.
Tnesday — Biograph, Essanay, Kalem.
Wednesday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin, Mina, Selig.
Friday — Kalem, Vim, Vitagraph.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Selig. Vitagraph.
BIOGRAPH.
Dec. 22 — The Tides of Retribution (Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 27— Heredity (Drama) (Biograph— Re-
issue No. 30).
Dec. 29 — The Woman of Mystery (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 3 — The Lesser Evil (Drama — Biograph
Reissue No. 31).
Jan. 4 — The Avenging Shot (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 5 — The Slcating Rink (Three parts— Com-
edy).
Jan. 10 — In the Aisles of the Wild (Drama —
Biograph — Reissue No. 32).
Jan. 12 — The War of Wealth (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17— The Misers Heart (Drama) (Biograph
—Reissue No. 33).
Jan. 18— The Angel of Piety Flat (Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 19 — A Life Chase (Three parts— Drama).
EDISON.
D»e. le — History of the Big Tree (Educational).
— The Black's Mysterious Box (Cartoon
— Comedy).
— The Hicks In Nightmare Land (Car-
toon— Comedy ) .
Dec. 17— The Hand of the Law ( Special— Three
parts — Drama ) .
Dec. 18 — Santa Claus Versus Cupid (Comedy-
Drama).
Dec. 24— Blade o' Grass (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAY.
Dec. 17 — Broncho Billy's Marriage (Drama).
Dec. 18 — A Christmas Revenge (Special — Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 21 — The Danger of Being Lonesome (Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 22— Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 3 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Dec. 25 — The Woman with a Rose (Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 28 — Brought Home (Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 29 — The Fable of "The Heir and the Heir-
ess" (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — The Prisoner at the Bar (Three parts
^Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Lesson (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 5 — Mile a Minute Monty (Cartoon — Com-
edy).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Jan. 8. — The House of Revelation (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 11— Angels Unawares (Two parts — ^Comedy
— Drama).
Jan. 12 — The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic
Sons" (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — Pieces of the Game (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Book Agent's Romance (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 19 — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
— Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
Jan. 22 — The White Alley (Three parts — Dr.).
KALEM.
Dec. 22 — A Bushranger at Bay (No. 5 of the
"Stingaree" Series (Special — two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 24— The Oriental's Plot (No. 9 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
( Drama).
Dec. 25 — A Boy at the Throttle (No. 59 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
— Drama).
Dec. 28 — The Caretaker's Dilemma (Burlesque
— Comedy).
Dec. 29 — The Taking of Stingaree (No. 6 of the
"Stingaree" Series CTwo parts —
Drama).
Dec. 31 — The Spy's Ruse (No. 10 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.).
Jan. 1— At the Risk of Her Life (No. 60 of
the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series (Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Missing Mummy (Comedy).
Jan. 5 — The Honor of the Road (No. 7 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 7^Crossed Clues (No. 11 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series — Dr.).
Jan. 8 — When Seconds Count (No. 61 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Ser-
ies— ^Drama).
Jan. 11 — Guardian Angels (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 12 — The Purification of Mulfera (No. 8 of
the "Stingaree" Series) (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Tricksters (No. 12 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.).
Jan. 15 — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
(Drama).
Jan. IS — The Tale of a Coat (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 19 — A Duel in the Desert (No. 9 of the
"Stingaree" Series) (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 21— The .Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The
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(Drama).
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ards of Helen" Railroad Series)
(Drama).
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Dec. 29 — Saved from the Harem (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Dec. 29 — This Isn't the Life (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Dec. 30 — The Convict King (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 1 — A Ready Made Maid (Comedy).
Jan. r* — Sorrows of Happiness (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Jan. .5 — His Lordship (Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Vengeance of the Oppressed (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 8 — Blllie's Headache (Comedy).
Jan. 10 — The Lost Bracelet (Drama).
Jan. 12 — The City of Failing Light (Four parts
— Unit Program).
Jan. 12 — A Bath Tub Mystery (Comedy).
Jan. 13 — The Bond Within (Three parts— Dr.).
Jan. 17 — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama —
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Jan. 17 — Fooling Unnle (Comedy).
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Dec. 16 — 'When the Show Hit Watertowa
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Dec. 23 — The Little Puritan (Comedy).
Dec. ,30 — From Blackstone to Stone (Comedy).
Jan. 7— Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
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Dec. 30 — Hearst-Selig News Pictorial No. 104,
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Jan. 3 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 1,
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Jan. 6 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 2,
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Jan. 10 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 3,
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Jan. 13 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 4,
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Jan. 17 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 5,
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Dec. 24 — Mixed and Fixed (Comedy).
Dec. 31 — Ups and Downs (Comedy).
Jan. 7 — This Way Out (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Chickens (Comedy). ';
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Dear Old Bill:
When you said "The play's the thing" you said a large mouthful, Bill.
You didn't live in the age of airships and telephones and automobiles and
rapid hre guns and other speedy things, Bill, but you put a speedy one right over
the plate when you said "The play's the thing."
If all the moving picture companies in the world had sat down for a long
time and studied over those few words of yours, they'd have saved themselves
many a headache and many a wasted shilling, old boy. But instead' of profit-
ing by your wide experience, we all had to find out for ourselves that the play's
the thing.
Listen a minute, Shake, and let me tell you what we've all been trying to
do, in spite of your immortal words. You may flop over in your grave if this ever
reaches you; and you'll wonder at the asininity of us moderns, but I'm going to
tell you the whole truth, old dear.
We've been trying everything we could think of to FOOL OURSELVES
and FOOL THE PUBLIC.
At first the people were satisfied with any kind of moving pictures as long
as they MOVED. We could show a picture taken from the front of a moving
train and everybody marveled. But they soon outgrew that.
So then we began to give them little plays. We got away with that for a
time. We made some of your old stuff. Bill, and they liked it. But they soon
outgrew you. Or we thought they did.
The next thing we did was to put lots of people into the pictures, hoping
that the mob scenes would make the people think they were getting their money's
worth. At first this was great. But pretty soon the fickle public (we like to
call them fickle even when they're not) said: "Come on, now, do something new."
So the next thing we did was to use smashing big sets. We spent thou-
sands and thousands of dollars just to take one big scene, such as a cabaret, or
a ball room or something of that sort. At first the people gasped with wonder, but
would you believe it. Bill, they soon got so that a big set didn't even make a dent
in their cerebellums! They were looking for something else, and nobody seemed
to know what it was.
Then we had a happy thought. We'll give them some well known stars of
the stage, B'gosh, and that will make them crazy about us. So we all did that
very thing. We flocked into it like a bunch of sheep. We grabbed all the stage
stars in sight. Any star with a well-known name was good enough. We didn't
care about the acting or the wrinkles. All we wanted was a well-known name
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Laemmle, President of the Universal Film Mfg. Co.)
so we could stick it on the posters and beguile the gentle public out of their hard
earned simoleons.
They fell for it, Bill. Yes, they fell hard. But after falling they got up on
their hind legs again.
They came at us with blood in their eyes and yelled for something else
again, as Old Mawruss Perlmutter would say. So we went over into a silent
corner, communed with ourselves, and gave birth to a brand new idea. Ahal We
would not only give them a well-known stage star, but we'd give them a well-
known play by a well-known author.
Chuckle in your grave if you like, Billy Boy, but that's what we did.
for a while it was splendiferous. But only for a while!
And
And now where are we at?
which, what and why?
Whither have we withered? Who, howr
The answer is simple, Bard of Avon! We've decided that after all, THE
PLAY'S THE THING! We don't care a tinker's dam who wrote it. If it't
a good play, it will succeed. We don't care a hooraw in hades whether We
have a stage star in the leading part or not. If it's a good play, NOTHING CAN
PUT THE KIBOSH ON IT. We don't care if the whole thing is enacted in one
corner of one room in one day. If it's a good play, the people will love it. Away
with the big sets unless they are absolutely a necessary part of the play. Away
with the mob scenes unless they help tell the good story!
We don't care what we pay IF WE GET A GOOD PLAY! We don't care
who plays the lead, IF IT'S A GOOD STORY, .WELL ACTED AND WELL
PRODUCED. We don't care whether it's one, two, three, four, five, six, seven,
eight, nine or fifty reels in length, SO LONG AS THE STORY IS WORTHY
OF THE LENGTH!
If I knew how to reach you by parcels post. Bill, I'd send you a couple of
billion dollars in cash, just to show you that the Universal Company (whether
any other company does or not) appreciates the boiled down wisdom and essence
of the ages in that mouthful that you said when you said "The play's the thing!"
Yours with best regards,
CARL LAEMMLE.
UNIVERSAL FILMrMANUFACTURING CO.
1600
Carl Laemmle, President
" The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe "
BROADWAY NEW
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ten of them. If a strong plot and
vigorous acting make punches, this
is full of them. If you and your
patrons are interested in the sort of
picture that COMMANDS applause BOOK
this remarkable feature, and boost it to the
limit. The story is old as the human heart.
The settings and scenes are as big, vigorous
and wholesome as the great West. One of
the most magnificent Western pictures ever
released.
Bookings may be arranged with your nearest
Universal Exchange. Write or wire for re-
lease date and get in on the big money.
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f^llNIVCRSAL
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What other Program, or what TWO Pro-
grams combined show regularly a list of
stars equal in talent, in popularity or in num-
bers to the following— who now appear and
will continue to appear on the regular
UNIVERSAL PROGRAM:
King Baggot
Alice Howell
William Garwood
Gertrude Selby
Hobart Henley
Gale Henry
Mary Fuller
Cleo Madison
Jane Novak
William Dowlan
Herbert Rawlinson
Gloria Fonda
Ben Wilson
Myrtle Gonzalez
Dorothy Phillips
Murdock MacQuarrie
Jane Gail
Olive Fuller Golden
Harry Benbam
Francis Ford
Rupert Julian
Grace Cunard
Elsie Jane Wilson
Dorothy Davenport
Stella Razeto
Agnes Vernon
Lois Wilson
William Worthington
Billie Rhodes
Gretchen Lederer
Harry Myers
Rosemary Theby
Eddie Lyons
Lee Mo ran
Eddie Polo
Billie Ritchie
Ella Hall
Robert I.eonard
Lois Weber
Phillip Smalley
Marie Walcamp
Rex De Rosselli
Harry D. Carey
Harry Carter
Maude George
Douglas Gerrard
Edna Maison
PROOF of our assertion
that the Universal
Program is the
greatest on earth is found
every week. FOR INSTANCE
here are the stars who appear on
the Universal Program the week
of January 31st. Where and on
what program have you ever seen
such a marvelous aggregation of
talent in one, two, three, four and
five reel photoplays on a regular
program?
Violet Mersereau and Harry Benbam
Lee Moran and Eddie Lyons
Wm. Garwood and Stella Razeto
J. Warren Kerrigan
Gertrude Selby and Reggie Morris
Myrtle Gonzales and Fred Church
King Baggot
Ella Hall and Marc Robbin*
Frances Ford and Dorothy Davenport
Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips
Alice Howell and Chas. Winninger
There is talent — the real
thing — good measure, pressed
down and running over on
every week's Universal Program
— drawn from the great list of
stars listed opposite. When the
Universal does it — it's huge. When
the Universal says it — it's true.
The Universal Program is the basis
of the continued success of thousands and
thousands of Exhibitors in every part of the world.
Performance alone proves the sincerity of promise. Programs come and
Programs go — Program producers spend millions of dollars on paper — but
as yet the Universal Program stands so far above them all that its standard
will be followed for years to come.
You need to know the Universal Program as a big money-
making proposition for you. Write or wire your near-
est Universal Exchange for full particulars, or address
UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
CARL LAEMMLE, President
"The [Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe"
1600 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
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The single reels released through Paramount Pictures Cor-
poration mean pleased patrons and bigger business for you.
FOR JANUARY
PARAMOUNT-BRAY CARTOONS
The famous Bray animated drawings are known and looked for all over the
country. Mr. Bray and his associates have created distinctive characters
loved by men, women and children.
January 6— Colonel Heeza Liar's Waterloo. Cartoon Comedy by J. R. Bray.
January 13 — Haddem Baad's Elopement. Cartoon Comedy by L. M. Glackens.
January 20— Inbad the Sailor. A Silhouette Fantasie, by C. Allen Gilbert.
January 27— The Police Dog on the Wire. A Cartoon, by C. T. Anderson.
RARE ANIMAL PICTURES
Arranged and Photographed by Raymond L. Ditmars, Curator of the Great
Zoo, Bronx Park, New York City. These unusual and decidedly interesting
animal pictures complete each Bray release.
AUSTRALIA'S UNKNOWN
Four one reel Travel Pictures, showing Australia's unknown, will be released
one each week for the four weeks beginning Monday, January 10.
These pictures rank high in quality, and are distinctly unusual, interesting
scenics. Exhibitors contracting for the South American series of Paramount
Travel Pictures will receive these entertaining pictures as a continuation of
the series.
PARAMOUNT-BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL
PICTURES
The finest Travel Pictures ever oflfered to the Motion Picture public; per-
sonally photographed, assembled and edited by Burton Holmes.
Instalment No. 1 Released February 7.
"The Cliff Dwellers of America."
NEWSPICTURES
See what you read every weekl
Instalment No. 2 Released February 14.
"The Grand Canyon."
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are the productions of Famous Players Film Co., Jesse L.
Lasky Feature Play Co., Oliver Morosco Photoplay Co.,
and Pallas Pictures.
A Partner in Any Business
Has^a^Voice in Its Conduct —
Through its criticism blanks the Exhibitor has a voice in the
Paramount Program
It is best today^and bound to be best tomorrow because
there is a real system behind it.
The system provides that you by your own voice decide who
shall make the pictures, what stars shall play in them, what
style of pictures they shall be.
Statistics are compiled from reports sent in by each theatre
manager; each picture must come up to the proper standard.
This is one of the reasons why Paramount Pictures are the
best and always will be. Have our nearest exchange tell you
more about our system.
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Are You Looking for
the Best Photoplays?
Naturally.
Then you wili want Essanay.
Ask the exhibitor who uses that brand.
He will tell you that you can book them without
looking at them.
But better still; examine Essanay plays.
You will find they have an individuality, a distinctive
quality that sets them in a class by themselves.
They are realistic, artistic, fascinating.
Essanay produces only pictures of the highest merit,
so it wants you to see them and judge.
To look at them is to book them.
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Breezy animated cartoons of the news events
of the day — January 19
. ANDERSON
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heart-throbbing dramas
WATCH FOR THE LATEST
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the Metro Wonderplay, "The Soul of
a Woman," Mr. John J. Murray, of
the Warren Opera House, Warren,
Ohio, says:
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of surpassing comedies which are not
over the heads of children nor under
the intelligence of intellectual giants.
Their fun will be exclusively presented
on the Metro Program in one reel
feature comedies each week, beginning
in February. The Drev/s are wel-
comed into the big Metro family,
because, as the most distinguished fun
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Scenario Department
PathiS Exchange. INC
Executive Offices
2S WEST 4S'** Street
New YoiiK
November 10th. 1915.
Mvun -wn-R Igi. RAMIREZ.
Have JUBt enjoyed reading the serial story
"THE IBOH CLAW" submitted by Arthur Stringer.
I am enthusiastic. Indisputably, this is the
best worked out idea that has come before me
In ages. It will make a rousing motion picture
serial, and I strongly urge its purchase.
I will loolc forward to putting it into
scenario form, the material offering a chance
for real pleasure for the adapter.
Don't let this get by you! It'll be worth
whatever you pay for it!
SCENARIO DIRECTOR.
December the 2nd. 1915.
Fathe Exchange, Inc.
25 West 45th Street.
Hew York City.
(Attention Mr. M. Ramirez- Torree)
Gentlemen:-
I somewhat belatedly beg to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 15th, In which you ad-
vise me of your acceptance of my serial etory, "The Iron
Claw" for production in moving pictures. I deeply ap-
preciate the comments thereon by both your Scenario De-
partment and yourself, and there is a not unnatural grat-
ification In knowing that "The Iron Claw" was the van-
quisher, as you Bay, of forty seven rivals. Your deci-
sion to produce this Serial In the manner you describe
endorses my original blind .faith that it's going to make
a big success as a moving picture Serial.
Very truly yours.
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Imagine a beautiful, talented
girl who finds herself the battle
ground of two warring natures,
the one good, the other evil!
You'll agree that in such a
story are photoplay opportunities
galore !
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PARTINPATHES
Produced by Balboa^ from
scenarios by Will M, Ritchey.
Complete in 14 episodes of 2
parts each.
Newspaper stories by Albert
Payson Terhune.
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EVERY MOTHER WHO EVER
EVERY SON WHO
WILL WANT
The dramatic success of a
!IX PART GOLD
by Henry W. Savage, featuring
D
THY
This wonderful picture, which
cost a huge fortune, is easily the
most important feature ever put
upon a program.
Produced by George F. Marion,
who directed Mr. Savage's original
theatrical production.
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LOVED A SON—
EVER LOVED A MOTHER
TO SEE
century now put into a
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the great star of the original cast
DOMNELOf
The genius of Bisson,
the author, coupled with the
extraordinary emotional art of
Miss Donnelly, have made a
picture which throbs with
pathos and glows with mother
love.
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FILM CORPORATION
LEWIS J.SELZMICK, Vice PRESd Gen'l MeR.
PRE5EMT5
TWO NOTEWORTHY PHOTODRAMAS
HOLBROOK mm
IN
LIFE'S WHIRLPOOL
BflSED OtS "n^TEfi&UE" By FRfltIK NORRIS
A Wm. A. BRADY PRODUCTION
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A REMARKABLE SCREEN VERSION OF
THE CITY
THE ACKNOWLEDGED MA5TERW0RK OF
CLYDE FITCH
Featuring THURLOW BERGEN
SUPPORTECr BY A DI5TIMGU15HED CAST
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'LIFE'S WHIRLPOOL" TH£ SHADOW FALLS
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New York. City t^^^^^^M
Who said STATE RIGHTS?
Here's only the second week and probably
the last call on the big money-maker —
DEFENSE
TRIBUTE?
'Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute"— Pinckney
The bis five-part heart-touching patriotic drama of
thrills. Based on the question of National Prepared-
ness, the most vital problem before America to-day.
ENERYBODY is thinking about the
question of National Preparedness.
There have been other Motion
picture versions of this idea.
Instead of a lecture, here is a human
drama. Instead of hard to understand
theories, here is a treatment of the sub-
ject right down home to the everyday life
of our cities, our farms, our factories,
our homes, our families, our w'ves and
daughters.
The handling of the drama is so plain
and direct that the point is never for
one moment to be doubted. For this
reason the most prominent national of-
ficials have put their stamp of approval
on "Defense or Tribute?" They them-
selves have seen the picture and have
said that all America should see "De-
fense or Tribute?"
Wilson supporters, Roosevelt support-
ers, have openly declared their desire
to see "Defense or Tribute?" put before
the people.
WIRE YOUR OPTION
RADIO FILM COMPANY, Incorporated
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/^ reaturinq popular
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January 15, 1916
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DE LUXE EDITION
lUTUAL FIL1 CORPORATIOM
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THE STORY OF A MATINEE IDOL
WH05E LiFE iS FULL OF
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A WELDING OF THE MEDIAEVALaD
AND MODERN SPIRIT INTO A
powerfulanp beautiful play
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MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION
AN ABSORBING DRAMA \NITH ,
ELABORATE 5CEN/C EFFECTS
American
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GiARLOTTE BURTON
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MUTUAL PICTURES
^SaiitaQ:iJg:
American Film Company, Inc., presents
William Russell and Charlotte Burton
the screen's foremost dreunatic stars,
in this newest of "Clipper" productions
A three-act drama,
vigorous, picturesque and
spectacular. Wonderful natural
grandeur. An exceptional story
of the sea. Arrange now to
book this big feature.
Directed by Donald McDonald
Released Jan. 28th
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A New Mutual Masterpicture— De Luxe Edition
Lord Loveland Discovers America
It's a laugh from start to finish. A five-reel comedy-drama from
the popular novel by G. N. and A. M. Williamson, presenting
Arthur Maude
the popular Broadway star.
Directed by Mr. Maude Released Jail, 27th
Distributed throughout the United Stales and
Canada exclusively by Mutual Film Corporation
American Film Company, Inc.
Samuel S. Hutchinson. President Chicago, Illinois
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Harold Lockwood
the screen's most popular
idol, and his beautiful supporting
star, May Allison, play the leading roles
in this romantic Western picture. It's a
two-part American "Flying A" drama.
Directed by Thomas Ricketts
Released Jan. 25th
A Sanitarium Scramble
Presenting vivacious Vivian Rich
and Alfred Vosburgh in a single reel "Fly-
ing A" comedy-drama. _J I J - „Q I
Directed by Reaves Eason RcIeaSCd Jan. 2oth
Some Night
A burglar steals in where a hun-
dred girls are sleeping. Woe is his! It's
a "Beauty" comedy, with Carol Halloway and
John Sheehan.
Directed by
Jack Dillon
Released Jan. 26th
Walk This Way
A side splitting "Beauty" comedy, pre-
senting Neva Cerber and Walter Spencer.
Directed by
Jack Dillon
Released Jan. 30th
All "Flying A" and "Beauty" pro-
ductions are distributed throughout
the United States and Canada exclu-
sively by Mutual Film Corporation.
American Film Company, Inc
Samuel S. Hutchinson, President
Chicago, Illinois
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MUTUAL SPE
o . . . a short, sharp cry,
and then she leaped,
Down, down through in-
terminable space the
form of Helen hurtled.
A splash! And then . . .
Ml Records SMASHED
By This
Railroad Film Novel!
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great things of daring Helen
Holmes, yet in the "Girl and the
Game" this fearless film star has
eclipsed all previous achievements.
Her great leap from a dizzy cliff
is but one of the thrilling climaxes in chapter
four of this marvelous production.
Greatest Newspaper Co-operation I
No film ever produced has been so enthusiastically
received by the big newspapers of the nation. These
great papers are publishing, week by week, the story of
"The Girl and the Game:"
San Ffancisco Chfonicle
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland Leader
Louisville Hetald
Philadelphia North Hmerican
Memphis Commercial Appeal
IHilivaukee Sentinel
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Los Angeles Tribune
Dallas Journal
Seattle Post-lntelligencet
Kansas City Journal
And One Thousand Others
SIGNAL FILlVi
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON. President
Publicity Offices: 222 So. State Street
New York World
Pittsburgh Press
Atlanta Constitution
Omaha Bee
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis Star
Chicago Evening Post
Detroit Journal
Baltimore American
B ston Globe
Cincinnati Times-Star
January 15, 1916
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FEATURE
"The Girl and the Game" is the pro-
duction of guaranteed thrills! President Hutch-
inson, of the producing company, positively guarantees big,
specific thrills in each chapter of this stupendous motion picture triumph.
And he guarantees that the thrills presented will make your patrons
gasp in sheer
that the
amazement.
Half a MiUion Dollars To
Produce Fifteen Chapters!
This vast sum of money
was expended to make "The
Girl and the Game" the greatest
box-ofl&ce opportunity ever pre-
sented. It's a production of fifteen
two-act chapters. One chapter re-
leased each week. Four now appearing.
The thousands of theatres now
showing Helen Holmes in "The Girl
and the Game" report stupendous
crotvds. And crowds bring profits!
Get in on this big money-making
proposition. Book this huge railroad
film novel. Act at once. Now!
For booking information apply to "The
Girl and the Game" dept. of any Mutual
exchange, or at Mutual Home Office,
New York City.
;ORPORATION
CHICAGO, ILL.
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MUTUAL PICTURES
January 15, 1916
For iheiifc
Fireman!
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Slapsticks With a Reason
WERE'S a rip-roar-
ing laugh— a scream for
your patrons ! Another of those
sure-fire Vogue comedies, pre-
senting an absolutely new com-
pany of most eccentric comedians.
Released^ January 10
Other Vogue Comedy Releases
An Innocent
Crook
Sammy's Scandalous Scheme
Are you booking Vogue
comedies? They're the cream
of all funny films!
Distributed throughout the United State! and
Canada exclusiaely by Mutual Film Corporation
VOGUE FILMS, Inc.
Executivet
JOSEPH H. FINN SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON
Publicity Officec 222 So. State St., Chicago, III.
January 15, 1916
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Released January 24
"THE IDOL
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Released February 3
" THE DEAD
ALIVE"
Big February Feature
DE LUXE EDITION
How a Wife Was Saved After She Had
Encouraged the "Other Man."
(SrO^Cbj?
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A Spectacular Romance of Stageland,
Society and Convict Camp.
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Is She His Wife?
Miss Courtot Plays Two Parts.
GERTRUDE
ROBINSON
ALEXANDER
GADEN
MALCOLM
WILLL\MS
The Broadway
Favorite
MARGUERITE
COURTOT
Beautiful as the Dawn
GAUMONTCO.
'flushing, N.V. MADC IN AMERICA Jacksonville. fla.
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What Every Exhibitor Wants —
Pictures with stars who attract increased patronage.
Pictures of extraordinary ment to satisfy the most
discriminating patron.
These qualifications are to be found in
THE BAIT
a stirring five-reel drama of the Northwest fea-
turing William Clifford, Betty Hart, and the in-
comparable quadruped pantomimists — the Bos-
tock Animals. Released January 22 as a Mutual
Masterpicture, de luxe edition.
"VENGEANCE IS MINE!"
a remarkable picturization of a tremendous theme
— capital punishment. Produced in five reels and
featuring the popular star of the screen, Crane
Wilbur. Released January 31 as a Mutual Mas-
terpicture, de luxe edition.
THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS
One of the merriest of the deservedly popular
Cub Comedies. Produced in one reel and featur-
ing the funniest man in America, George Ovey.
Released January 21 (regular Friday release).
As answering your wants book through
vour Mutual Exchange these
DAVID HORSLEY PRODUCTIONS
January 15, 1916
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Ask for Miss Bondhill's pictures.
This charming little actress will
delight your patrons.
opening the Door to
Your Greater Success
Gertrude
Bondhill
in
THE AWAKENING
of BESS MORTON
A thrilling five-reel feature full of
action, heart interest, dramatic situa-
tions, and beautiful photography.
MR. EXCHANGEMAN
Miss Bondhill, in a five-reel feature
every month, is offered on the sanest
business basis ever. GET IT QUICK.
LARIAT FILMS
Room 401 Longacre Bldg., New York
Bryant 2283
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HER GREATEST PRODUCTION
"THE UNWRITTEN LAW
EDWIN MILTON ROYLE
Author of "THE SQUAW MAN"
Prepared in Scenario by
CAPT. LESLIE PEACOCKE
Scene from "The Unwritten
Law" with Beatriz Michelena
as Kate Wilson
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Corporation announces this
feature as the second of a
new series of wonder-film
dramatizations, with Miss
Michelena in the stellar roles
and produced under the per-
sonal supervision of Alex. E.
Beyfuss, after the standard
par-excellant of
"Salvation Nell"
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SUCCESS!.
Trade Press Predict Box Office Winner W
for New R.aver=Thoinas Novelty— fg'.
JAMES J.
CORBETT
and
PAUL
GILMORE
IN
"THE OTHER GIRL"
By AUGUSTUS THOMAS
. Striking exterior scenes.
IVP^VS• "Corbett magnetic. . . . WUl be hailed with joy in many a town and city.
*'*-•*•»-'• ... Remarkable night view of white lights." (Thew.)
TELFClRAPH* "^^'* excellent. Novelties introduced. . . . Corbett reaching top notch as an
* ' ' ' ' ' ■ VJ*\./-M 11. actor. . . . Displays skill."
J^QfQ^J^y^PJ-JY. Bright humor, interesting characters and acting that is natural should make it a papular
MIRROR* ^i!""^ ^^". *K,^''f'' ""*' "^^ ^^ comprehensive. Gilmore gave finished and polished performance
*''"-**-**^ '-'**■• throughout. Night scene particularly beautiful. (E.)
WORLD* f?'"""^. athletic touch to the Other Girl. Good cast, good drawing power. Broadway at night out of
" ■«-' **.*-!»-'. the usual. Other Girl a good initial release.
"■^■L<1_iIjUAKU; Most desirable feature. One for which there will be a demand.
A MONEY GETTING PICTURE
THE NOVELTY OF THE NEW YEAR ^"
TERRITORY SELLING
TO LIVE WIRES
FIVE PARTS
GREAT LINE OF
FLASHY PRINTING
Name Your States — Telegrams Answered
ADDKESS QUICK
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gasps Cleo — "Your Own Mother's Jewels — For Me !" Even the not-easily-shocked Cleo was
horrified at the moral depravity of the man who asked her love 1
Ruin, death and shattered reputations prove fruits of the far-blown seeds
of his bountiful harvest of
"WILD OATS"
George Kleine's enchanting drama of youth and youthful folly featuring
MALCOLM DUNCAN and ALMA HANLON
"WILD OATS
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will catch your fancy in the first ten feet of film
— after that it's smash upon smash, a perfect
whirlwind of sensation through five amazing reels of drama in which the central
theme is wine, women and cards —
IVs a KLEINE — on that only program of consistent quality!
RELEASED JANUARY 19th, through KLEINE-EDISON FEATURES
GEORGE KLEINE, 805 E. 175th St., N. Y.City
NEW YORK
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Sintrk^rbork^r BUv IfmtmtB
ANNOUNCE
Jackie Saunders
IN A STIRRING DRAMATIC PHOTO FEATURE
A Daughter of the Woods
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The screen interpretation
Of tne original Broadway
"GREEN STOCKINGS"
Opens up a new avenue
Of production.
This chic comedy
In which
Lillian Walker is featured
Is devoid of slapstick
Or the risque.
It depends entirely
Upon its humorous situations
To cany it on to success.
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The ovation given
"GREEN STOCKINGS"
At the Vitagraph Theatre
Admirably proves
Our contention
That this comedy is
New
Original
Unique.
Produced by Wilfrid North
Released January tenth.
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TKe exhibitor who accepts
A given program
From any exchange
Without first seeing k projected
Is flirting with
Financial death
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We insist that every exhibitor
Sees all Vitagraph productions
On the screen.
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Eventually this will force
Every other manufacturer
To adopt the open market
Which means
That they must
Bring every production
Up to Vitagraph standard.
REGULAR RELEASES
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"THEM WAS THE GOOD
OLD DAYS"
Comedy — Monday, January 17th
Featuring John T. Kelly, Kate Price
and Harry Fisher.
"A TELEGRAPHIC TANGLE"
Comedy — Friday, January 21st
Featuring Mr. and Mrs. Sydney
Drew.
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES
"THE SECRET SEVEN"
Three part drama — Saturday,
January 22nd.
BROADWAY STAR FEATURE
Featuring Carolyn Birch, William
Humphrey, Leo Delaney, Templer
Saxe, Rose Tapley and Harry
Northrup.
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Advertising
And efficient
News service
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Quality —
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*'Stmgaree*s'' Early Sales Made It ''The Series Hit of the
Year**-Consistent Strength Since Then Has Made It
''The Series With No Regrets*'-If You Waited "To
Be Shown** Book Quickly, Before It Is Too Late
The Villain Worshipper
Tenth Episode in the Series by E. W. Hornung, Creator of the Famous "Raffles." Stingaree
meets his would-be double in a two-reel episode tense with action. Released Wednesday, Jan. 26.
And the big "punch" — "Stingaree," with its wonderful advertising possibilities, costs you no more than
an ordinary release. At any General Film Company office or the Greater New York Film ■
Rental Company. Twelve two-act episodes, released every Wednesday,
Get a postal now and tell us to put your name on the mailing list for the nevr
Kalem Bulletin
Striking 1, 3 and 6-sheet, four
color lithographs on each issue.
Other advertising aids, too.
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A Spectacular Picturization That Will Surpass the
Fame of the Memorable Stage Production
"The Black Crook" comes to you with live-wire pubHcity backing. The
Twenty-Four Sheet Stand is a dazzling beauty. Then there are two styles
of one-sheet 4-color lithographs, two threes, and one six sheet. And you must
not fail to get the Special Music, prepared by Walter C. Simon, and supplied
to exhibitors at fifty cents. Attractive Heralds also.
IN FIVE PARTS
Released by the General Film Company
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A rollicking Bud comedy, with Bud and Jack rival art
students, Ethel, the object of their contentions.
Released Tuesday, February 1st. 1 and 3- sheet 4-color
lithographs on this comedy.
Second of the "Ventures of Marguerite" with pre-
paredness the theme, and without a lagging moment in
the reel.
Released Friday, February 4th. 1, 3 and 6-sheet post-
ers of eye-catching design.
THE MOTH AND THE STAR
A "Stingaree" Episode by E. W. Hornung, Creator of "Raffles"
Out of jail and in again, is the story of this thrilling day in the life of Stingaree, the bushranger, who
is the most striking character now on the screen. Eleventh episode in the series that improves with
each release. Released Wednesday, February 2nd.
Stirring 1, 3, and 6-sheet lithographs
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company offices or tfte
Greater New York Film Rental Company
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Facts and Comments
THE exploitation of sex as the most fertile and withal
the most profitable theme for public amusements
on stage and screen is showing signs of decline.
These aberrations of taste are of far less frequent occur-
rence today than ever before in the history of American
amusements. When one glances at certain periods in
European literature, notably the French and the British
drama, one realizes that we have advanced wonderfully.
If you have any doubt on the subject go to a good library
and look through such classic productions as Beaumont
and Fletcher. The riot of immorality which broke out
after the Restoration may be considered as the natural
reaction from tlie Puritan severity and hypocrisy and
may theretore hardly be classed as a normal uevelopment.
Beaumont and Fletcner on the other hand were considered
clean and decent authors in their time. There is not a
producer we venture to say who would dare to visualize
any of their plays today. The morals ol the screen are
in the hands oi the American people, hence there is no
need of any inquisitorial body.
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IN one of the Eastern States a former vaudeville per-
former has been elected to the legislature. He has sig-
nalized his debut in law-giving by the introduction of a
bill wliich provides that every motion picture entertain-
ment must come to a full stop every thirty minutes to be
varied with some other form of amusement. Vaudeville
preferred, we suppose. Good chance here for a short com-
edy entitled "'1 he Vaudevillyun's Revenge," or "Who
Put the Devil in Vaudeville."
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NOTHING uncommon to see rows of baby carriages
in the lobby of a motion picture tlieater. On the
whole we rather like to see them. We remember the
day when we had a standing agreement with proud young
mothers and fathers to let them know immediately the
moment the offspring became noisy. A sleeping infant is
easily checked. Here comes a motion picture theater offer-
ing not only to check babies, but to guard and save half
consumed cigars. Improvements will never cease.
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WE ARE happy to note that numerous small and
large contemporaries freely help themselves to
the pages of The Moving Picture World when-
ever they are in need of first-class reading matter and good
reliable information. We realize the sincerity of this ap-
preciation, because it is strictly at our own expense. We do
not exactly begrudge the use of our columns. Good stuff
is worth spreading. Hence with two or three exceptions
we have never copyrighted the contents of The Moving
Picture World, just the same an acknowledgment of
the source would seem to be ordinary fair play.
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AMERICA'S great film centre is New York City.
Here are the offices and very many of the studios of
the film producers, here most of the buying and sell-
ing is done. The city of New York is day after day the
Mecca of film men from every part of the country. Now we
would suggest making these men welcome whenever they
appear. Just now there are film corporations whose heads
and whose minor officers even are next to unapproachable.
It is easier to see the Grand Llama of Tibet than some of
these important officials. The only person that is visible
and thoroughly approachable is the office boy. Alas, even
he when dressed up in a gorgeous uniform becomes filled
with hauteur. It seems to us that public corporations de-
pending for their profits on the public might show the pub-
lic a little courtesy and therefore be more circumspect
in the selection of their "bouncers."
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GOVERNOR WILLIS of Ohio, it is said, chape-
roned a party of Ohioans into a neighboring
state. It so happened that a picture which had
been put on the expurgatory index by the Ohio censors
was being shown in the state to which the Governor
and his constituents had traveled. The Governor heard
that some of his party were about to go to a theater
where the prohibited film was being shown. There-
upon, it is said, he shooed them away, setting a fine
example of respect for the Offio censors both in and
out of Ohio.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
An Enigmatic Secret
January 15, 1916
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
^^y'^IVE the people what they want," says the gentle-
I -J man who regards the writing of a drama as a
^"'^ job, who imagines that the great stories of the
world have been made to order, who sits down to a sce-
nario as he would a table d'hote dinner, knowing the gen-
eral construction of it in advance. He is aware of what
he likes — and whose dinner is it anyway? His idea of
public taste, to be perfectly frank and aboveboard, is that
it must reflect his own, though there is such a thing as be-
ing modest about definitely stating what a hundred million
of scattered men, women and children prefer in the mat-
ter of screen stories. They go to the picture show to enjoy
themselves and leave without filing a report at the box
office, their attitude being that of watchful waiting.
The successful exhibitor is a better judge of what the
people want, especially when he observes for himself,
casts aside personal prejudice and considers all shades of
opinion. It is a matter of business for him to select more
or less according to the state of mind of those he must
please.
All very well in its way, but the successful exhibitor
gradually becomes aware that there is such a thing as
change in the public state of mind. A noticeable peculiar-
ity of all audiences is that they are liable to grow weary
of a really good thing when it is served as a steady diet.
The form of release that drew crowds yesterday may fail
today, and the winner of today may be the failure of to-
morrow. There are ways of getting at public preference,
but there are no absolute rules on the subject yet discov-
ered. Under the circumstances how can the producer be
expected to know what to produce?
Some producers reason from analogy. A certain novel
has made a hit, why not reflect it on the screen ? A cer-
tain stage play has had a long run, why not repeat its
success in photodrama? If that unsafe form of reason-
ing is used, why not take into consideration the fact that
the greatest novels, like the greatest plays, are not adapta-
tions, but are written especially for the medium through
which tliey are made known to the public. According to
that logic, the greatest photodramas are bound to be
those written first for screen presentation.
Other producers do not attempt to refill the bottle and
sell it on the label, but aim in a general way to be respon-
sive to a demand. Again rises the difficulty of getting at
that demand. Is it for the sob sonata of the fallen wo-
man? Is it for the nocturne of the Brute and the Lady
in Lace? Is it for etudes of social criticism, or for min-
uets of romance? Perhaps, after all, we may have to
consider what people are reading to determine what kind
of screen stories are likely to suit the greatest number.
According to a recent report of the New York Public
Library, one made up from branches scattered among
five millions of people, some of them Americans, there is
a decided drift away from fiction of the frothy kind to
that of definite purpose. The astonishing demand is for
information on the fine arts — science has long been popu-
lar— -but all are dominated by a positive craving for books
relating to the European War, not merely for romance of
the war, but history of events. Greatest attention is given
to books indicating the political and social consequences
of the tremendous conflict. People are reading less to pass
the time and more to improve it.
•Copyright 1916, Louis Reeves Harrison.
Not the least interesting part of the New York Libra-
rian's report, especially for exhibitors, relates to the selec-
tions made by boys and girls. "They are reading better
books," says the Librarian, "and with more intelligence
than did their parents. Those between thirteen and nine-
teen are organizing clubs on every hand for mental bet-
terment in things literary." It looks very much as though
the educational release will not be popular with adults
alone, but may easily meet with enthusiastic reception
among all above the age of twelve.
While these reports may indicate a trend among those
who frequent libraries in one section of the country, they
can only be regarded as a contribution to a general sum
of knowledge on the question of public taste. Newspa-
pers may furnish another, and still another will be found
in the big periodicals which circulate by millions in our
homes. The best of family periodicals reflect very closely
the mental conditions of those creative spirits who build
up our social structure, but pictured stories address the
emotions more directly than they do the mind, often reach-
ing the latter through feeling.
It is at this point that most of us enter a labyrinth, where
we can do little better than grope our way toward any
definite conclusion. The pictured story addresses itself
so largely to sensations of pleasure and pain irrespective
of thought activity, that audience susceptibilities have to
be taken seriously into account. Tenderness of heart, and
fine sensibility on one side, and mere sentimentality, or
morbid desire on the other, come within the general defini-
tion of "feeling," but a more restricted sense is meant,
one applying to what is emotionally experienced by mem-
bers of an audience.
A sure step in the right direction is to win audience
sympathy for one or more leading characters. All plays
above farce-comedy that depend entirely upon ingenuity,
or upon some exciting situation supposed to be "dramatic,"
head for a disappointing slump at the conclusion when the
afifections of an audience have not been engaged. The
pleasure they give is either intellectual, that of solving a
problem, or merely that of gratifying curiosity temporar-
ily stimulated, and they may utterly fail if the situation
is forced or improbable. To win at all they must be
plausible.
Not so the story striking a tender chord in the human
breast. Once the emotions are deeply engaged, faults that
might seem glaring under other circumstances are for-
given and improbabilities are tolerated. Fine characteri-
zation leads us nearer the heart of giving" people what they
want than the cleverest of illusions. Kindly interest in
the characters makes the way to success decidedly easier,
but there is a deeper interest; our pictured people must
be created for some purpose worth the effort made to
enlist sympathy for them.
The enigmatic secret of giving the people what they
want will never be solved by the writer who is called upon
to make scenarios to order unless, as occasionally happens,
he is already deeply in love with his subject. His whole
soul nnist be aflame if he would warm other hearts and
brighten other minds than his own. He must know the
truth in order to tell it, and, if he would glimpse the secret
of success, he must know much more than the truth, the
method of making it so beautiful that it will soften hearts
on its way to its final appeal, its spiritual appeal to the
mind.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Good Faith and a Bad Reward
387
By W. Stephen Bush.
THE coming convention of the exhibitors of the city
and state of New York which is to be held on
March 1 and March 2 at Albany will take up many
questions of the highest practical importance to the ex-
hibitor
Here is one of them : What can be done to protect the
exhibitor who at great expense and great effort has popu-
larized a particular brand of film in his theater and in his
neighborhood ?
We know that many producing and distributing com-
panies do exact very substantial deposits from all exhib-
itors using their particular brand of films. The exhib-
itor pays the deposit which remains in the possession of
the company. He then pays his film service the same as
usual. The exhibitor now feels reasonably certain that
with so much evidence of good faith on his part the dis-
tributing or producing company will reciprocate in kind.
He therefore spends money in advertising the particular
brand of films which he has secured. I personally know
of more than one case where the exhibitor not only adver-
tised in all the newspapers in his city, but went to the
expense of bill-posting, making paper at his own charge.
Popularizing a brand of films is work that cannot be done
successfully in a day or in a week. It takes months to do
it in anything like a satisfactory manner. Now when the
popularity of the brand has been firmly established it hap-
pens that a foolish and unfair competitor is moved to
approach the producer or distributor and offer him a sub-
stantial advance on the rental price. There are exchanges
where that kind of competition is very much discouraged.
I know of at least a dozen exchanges where such a com-
petitor would be bowed out and at least one exchange in
Philadelphia where he would be kicked out. It would
seem that nothing more is needed than ordinary common
sense to reject an offer of unfair competitors, but alas
there are exchanges and there are producing companies
that allow themselves to be tempted.
A few such instances have come to my knowledge
within the past six months or so but none seems more
flagrant than a certain case reported to The Moving Pic-
ture World from Shawnee, Okla. In that city a high
class exhibitor with a large investment contracted for a
certain brand of films. The name of the brand was abso-
lutely unknown before this exhibitor began to advertise
it. I have before me copies of the newspapers in which
this exhibitor advertised his chosen brand of film. He
was not satisfied with ordinary advertising methods. I
can well compliment him upon his enterprise and his re-
sourcefulness in making the brand known not only to
the patrons of his own theater but to the readers of all
the newspapers in the city and the suburbs. This adver-
tising covers a period of six months and must have in-
volved the expenditure of a good round sum of money.
Now come the oiificers of the corporation whose pic-
tures he had so thoroughly advertised and they tell him
with many barren expressions of regret that they have
decided to cancel his contract. TViey admit that they were
perfectly satisfied with the business relations between
themselves and the exhibitor, they admit that they have
made a substantial profit and they admit that a cancella-
tion is a most unwilling step on their part. Then follows
this sentence! "Unfortunately, however, we must some-
times take actions which are prompted by our natural
desire to look out for the best interests of our corporation
and this is one of the instances where the possible profits
to us are so great that we cannot afford to overlook them
even though it costs us our relations with you. . . . From
the first thirty days after this letter is written we can
serve you with no more of our productions."
After this notice the brand of film which our corre-
spondent had so successfully advertised at heavy expense
was given to his competitor. This competitor had curtly
rejected the offer of the company when it first placed its
films on the market in Shawnee, Okla. Our correspondent,
however, had created the demand for the film and he now
found that his good faith and his enterprise had been
made the means of hurting his business.
Of course any corporation indulging in such business
methods will eventually ruin itself.
Nobody is worrying about the fate of such a concern.
The harm which such corporations do to the exhibitor
and to the industry at large brings us face to face with
a very serious problem.
I think all fair-minded men will agree that the exhib-
itor who at great expense and always at considerable risk
builds up a reputation for a certain brand of film has ac-
quired a kind of equitable right. He has created a de-
mand for the film. The film may have been entirely un-
known in his territory before he began to work for it.
A contract which allows the producer to take the films
away from him because some other fellow offers more
rental does not seem to be fair. It looks one-sided. I do
not claim that the exhibitor acquires any proprietary
right in the film but it seems to me he ought to have more
than thirty days' notice of cancellation. This would at
least give him a chance to interest himself in some other
brand and acquaint his patrons with it.
The proper way to meet this kind of treatment at the
hands of an exchange or a producer is "preparedness"
which in the exhibitor's case is but another word for or-
ganization. If there were more co-operation and a better
understanding of the common interests such a case as
that reported from Shawnee, Okla., could not have oc-
curred. No exchange would dare to affront a strong
exhibitor's organization in that way. The idea that suc-
cess in the exhibiting profession follows the adherence to
any one particular program or any one particular brand
of features is all wrong. The success is just as much in
the choice of subjects and in their proper presentation.
Exhibitors are certainly not playing their own game
when they place a blind reliance on any particular brand
of films or features. Not only are they apt to fail in the
all-important matter of variety but they educate their
patrons to certain definite but one-sided programs.
Another thing that wants to be considered is this: A
Feature Program may start off with a superb quality of
pictures and then may deteriorate in less than a month.
Such things are known to have happened. A recent Brit-
ish visitor to these shores said to me : "I would not take
any man's fifty-two a year." Perhaps this was a radical
statement but there is a lot of sober truth in it. The drift
of the day is all toward the open market and sooner or
later every exhibitor will have to learn the art of choosing
and of program-building.
This is a good time to take your first lessons.
* * *
ACCORDING to the perfervid assurance of a sub-
limated press agent, there is a play in which a
man "bares his naked soul." Nudity surely can go
no further.
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THF. MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Blackton Denies Rumors
Vice-President of the Vitagraph Company Says There Will
Be No Change in the Management of the Big Con-
cern— To Be a New Vitagraph Theater.
IN a note to the Moving Picture World Samuel Spedon,
publicity manager of the Vitagraph Company, speaking
for J. Stuart Blackton, vice-president of the big organiza-
tion, denies the statements printed in a New York evening
newspaper to the effect that the Vitagraph company was to
change ownership. The story was more or less circum-
stantial and set forth that President William F. Rock was
to retire, that a group of Wall Street men were to become
heavily interested, and that Mr. Blackton and Albert E.
Smith were to continue with the company. It was also
alleged that William R. Hearst's name was being mentioned
as one of those connected with the "Wall Street men." By
reason of the alliance between the Vitagraph company and
the Hearst newspapers in the production of a news weekly
there were those in the trade who were inclined to credit
the article as being founded in truth.
When Commodore Blackton was asked if he cared to add
to the brief statement sent out by Mr. Spedon he said that
sooner or later the company would issue a formal state-
ment of its plans for the future, but that for the present the
officials of the company were most concerned in squelching
the "silly, malicious rumors" that were being put in cir-
culation and that were so misleading to the friends and
patrons of the Vitagraph.
"Surely we have been in business long enough, we have
been sufficiently successful, to make it seem singular that
we should have to deny these stories," said the commodore.
"No change in management has been thought of. We have
for many months been working on a carefully prepared plan
for this year's output. We are not yet ready to announce
those plans, and may not be for several weeks. It is to be
assumed a number of persons in the film trade have learned
that changes are in progress here, changes in the program
and changes at the studio. We are enlarging some depart-
ments and naturally we are cutting down some others.
"We are going along in our usual Vitagraphic way, im-
proving our business and our product. We have now on our
shelves a five-reel feature for every week right up to the
middle of June. Those who have knowledge of the expense
involved in the making of five-reel features will have a pretty
accurate idea of the capital we are putting into Vitagraph
productions.
"It is possible that our relinquishing of the Vitagraph
theater may have aided in a measure in giving apparent tan-
gibility to the unfounded statements of which we complain.
Giving up the Vitagraph theater as a matter of fact indicates
no change of policy. We have found it very unsatisfactory
trying to run a continuous performance in a house with
such small seating capacity. The Vitagraph theater has
practically but 600 good seats. We leased it for one year
and were so successful that we continued the contract for
a second twelvemonth. Owing to the presence of a three-
months cancellation clause, however, we have never been sure
that we could remain there. Naturally this put out of the
question the making of alterations, extensive or otherwise.
Had we held a five or a ten year lease it would have been
different.
"There will be another Vitagraph theater. It will have an
ideal location, and it will seat at least 1.600 or 1.700 persons.
It will contain those factors the absence of which have so
handicapped us in the operation of the present Vitagraph
theater. We will probably have something definite to say
in reeard to it in a few months.
'The operation of the Vitagraph theater has been the most
profitable thing for our business we have ever done. Out-
of-town exhibitors have made more capital and done more
business out of the fact that pictures came direct from
Broadway than would be imagined unless one travel around
the country and see for himself. So by all means we shall
have a Vitagraph theater in New York.
"Later on. as I said before, we intend to give out a care-
fully prepared statement for the information of the public
and the trade in general. It will be issued when we consider
the proper time has arrived. It will go into exact details of
our policy and I think it will be of interest to our competi-
tors, of considerable interest to our competitors, and of
considerably more interest to exhibitors."
The same journal which printed the story referred to in
the opening paragraph also said that Victor Smith, who for
a long time has been studio manager of the Vitagraph Flat-
bush plant, would take up work with the Lubin company in
Philadelphia. Mr. Smith, it is said on the best of authority,
will not leave the Vitagraph.
Motion Picture Costume Ball
Screen Club and New York Exhibitors Will Unite in Big
Event at Madison Square Garden.
WHAT its promoters intend shall be a spectacle unique
m the amusement history of the metropolitan dis-
trict will be staged in Madison Square Garden on the
night of Saturday, February 19. The Screen Club and the
Motion Picture Exhibitors' League Local No. 1, of New
York City, have joined forces for a "motion picture costume
and civic ball." As an attraction will be not only the
screen players at present in the neighborhood of New York;
but these players will appear in character, in the costume of
the roles in which they believe they have been most suc-
cessful in attaining the regard of the public. For the Screen
Club Jules Burnstein is general chairman of arrangements,
while Samuel H. Trigger occupies a similar position as rep-
resentative of the exhibitors. Actively supplementing the
work of the joint executives are Billy Quirk, president of
the Screen Club, and Lee A. Ochs, president of League
Local No. 1. The price of tickets has been placed at ?1
for each person.
To determine the woman player who with a prominent
public man will lead the grand march the New York Amer-
ican began on January 9 a voting contest which it is ex-
pected will arouse a great deal of interest on the part of
the general public. To the woman receiving the largest
number of votes the American will give a diamond bracelet
valued at $500. There will be four other prizes, as well as
awards to those turning in the largest number of coupons.
Three boxes will be placed at the disposition of the Amer-
ican for prize winners.
There will be an auction sale of boxes at the Cort theater.
West Forty-eighth street, near Sixth avenue, from 2 to 5
o'clock on the afternoon of Thursday, January 20. Several
boxes will be reserved for the use of prominent officials.
Adrian Gil-Spear, a member of the Screen Club, has given
to the two organizations one thousand 24-sheet stands. It
IS the intention to place these at points as far remote from
New York as Trenton and New Haven. E. St. George Har-
dm, another member of the club, has promised to supervise
the placmg and wherever possible to do so without expense
to the Screeners and Exhibitors. The action of these two
men is typical of the proffers of many others in the two
organizations. The individual exhibitors of the greater city*
have promised to do their share in bringing the big func-
tion to the attention of their patrons and will have tickets
on sale. The capacity of Madison Square Garden is esti-
mated at 18,000. The general headquarters for the ball will
be the Screen Club, 165 West Forty-seventh street
Essanay Serial Through General Film
Rumor That "The Mystery of Mary Page" Would Be
Handled by V-L-S-E Authoritatively Denied.
IN THESE days of wild rumors concerning the disposi-
tion of motion picture plants and the movements of
important motion picture men, the Moving Picture World
is being bombarded with denials of statements which, on their
face, are in most all instances nothing more or less than
pure bunk." Unfortunately these rumors come to public
notice through reputable publications and, therefore receive
a stamp of genuineness that makes their denial an absolute
necessity.
One of the latest is that the Essanay serial, "The Mystery
A m^- , ^^^•" ■^''" ^^ distributed through the V-L-S-E.
An official of the Essanay Company requests us to make a
denial of that rumor as strong as possible, and to announce
final y that the serial will positively be given to the exhibitors
by the General Film Company.
That ought to settle that particular rumor. When looking
for your dates for the Mary Page serial ask your nearest
General Film exchange manager about it.
LOOKING FOR EDITH JOHNSON.
Anton Hugo Johnson, a traveling man, is seeking informa-
tion of his sister, Edith G. Johnson, whom he has not seen
for many years. An Edith Johnson, who recently appeared
in Selig pictures, he thinks resembles his lost sister, but he
IS not certain and would like to hear from her to clear up the
mystery. Letters addressed to the Moving Picture World
will be forwarded to Mr. Johnson.
CHANGE IN LUBIN RELEASE DATE. '
Owing to an oversight, the release of the Lubin one act
drama, "The Little Sister of the Poor," was announced for
January 19 — the correct date of its release is January 17.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
389
Chicago Gets Exhibitors' Convention for 1916
National Executive Committee of the M. P. E. L. of A. Selects Chicago for Next Annual Convention —
Urges Support of the National Board of Censorship — Criticises Board of Trade.
By JAMES S.' McQUADE.
THE national executive committee of the Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League of America met in sessions that
occupied Wednesday and Thursday, January 5 and 6.
The meetings were held in Suite 2U9-1U, Hotel La Salle, and
a hearty and earnest spirit for the welfare of the league was
manifested throughout. The exhibitors in attendance par-
ticipated in the deliberations, and President Herrington in-
vited everyone present to assist by the expression of their
opinions and advice.
The following members of the national executive commit-
tee were present: Fred J. Herrington, president of the M. P.
E. L. of A.; L. VV. tlrophy, second national vice-president,
Muskogee, Okla. ; Peter J. Jeup, national treasurer, Detroit,
and James Delves, national secretary, Pittsuurgli. M. E.
Cory, tirst national vice-president, was absent because of a
storm-delayed train in California, and was represented by
Peter J. Jeup as proxy. Judge A. P. TugwcU, ol 1-os Angeles,
and Muriuii S. Pearce, of hialtimore, uoth members of the
executive board, were also absent, no reasons being given.
Judge Tugwell was represented by Frank M. ivinney, of
Cleveland.
The Wednesday morning session was called to order at
10:00 o'clock, and lasted until 1;40 P. M. Tlie business of
this session was mainly confined to a discussion of the future
welfare of the league. Every exhibitor present was heartily
in favor of immediate affiliation with the league, and the de-
sire for harnioiiy was universal.
President Herrington made a strong speech calling for
the extension of the league to every state in the country,
and advocated immediate action in every state.
Thomas Furiiiss, of Duluth, told how that local had been
incorporated so that as an organization it might more effi-
ciently protect the interests of exhibitors. He also stated
that the Minneapolis local had been incorporated, and later
Charles H. Phillips, of Milwaukee, announced that the Mil-
waukee local had also been incorporated and had rendered
good service to exhibitors there.
The afternoon session lasted from 3:00 o'clock until 5:45,
and it was occupied also by a discussion of the great and
urgent necessity for a strong national organization. The
meeting adjourned until 10:00 o'clock Thursday morning.
A night session of the national executive committee was
held from 8:00 o'clock until 10:30, during which the books
of the national treasurer and secretary were audited and
examined by President Herrington and Second National
Vice-President L. W. Brophy, and found correct.
Thursday morning's session was devoted to the discussion
of a letter received by William J. Sweeney, treasurer of the
Chicago local, from J. VV. Binder, executive secretary of the
Motion Picture Board of Trade, New York City. This let-
ter, in part, read as follows:
I understand the executive board of the Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League meets in Chicago at the LaSalle Hotel tomorrow.
One of the vice-presidents of the Board of Trade. Franlt J. Rembusch,
will be present. He has raised the question on behalf of the Motion Pic-
ture Exhibitors" League which you raise on behalf cf the Illinois branch
ot that organization (if it is a branch). I have told Rembu-^ch this:
The Motion Picture Board of Trade wiil hold a trade show along new
and original linfS. either in Madison Square G:irrien or Grand Central
Palace, in New York, late in May or early in .hme. A committee has
been appointed and plans are now being drawn for thi= show.
The program, so far as it ha- been arranged, includes, among other
things, addresses on different subject^ vital to the exhibitors of tnntinn
pictures. These iidrtresses will be delivered by the foremost authority
on each in the country.
I believe it would be a mighty good thing for the Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League ti hold its annual convention at the time o( this trade
show. We hold out. however, no tinanrial inducements nor promises of
so-called entertairments. which, as a matter of fact, is more frenuently
dissipation than entertainment. If the executive committee decides to
convene at the same time the trade <-how is held, we will be glad to pro-
vide a suitable ball f^r their convention in ttic trade show building, and
to afford the properly-authorized delegates admission credentials to the
show
The Board of Trade feels that the interests of every branch ot the In-
dustry are one. It realizes, of course, the tremendous part in the in-
dustry which is plaved bv the man who presents the product of the
manufacturer and distributor t-i the audience. Therefore, it would wel-
come at i*s trade «hnw the national convention of the Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League, if it decides to come.
The discussion was frequently acrimonious, as it was con-
sidered that the Motion Picture Board of Trade did not show
a disposition to treat the M. P. E. L. of America with be-
coming dignity and consideration. Watterson R. Rothacker,
general manager and president of the Industrial Movin.g Pic-
ture Comnanv. this city, and a division vice-president of the
Motion Picture Board of Trade, was called upon to throw
light on Mr. Binder's letter. It was considered undignified
that the league should be asked to play second fiddle on such
an occasion as tlie holding of their annual national conven-
tion. Mr. Rothacker, while stating that he had no authority
to enlighten the nieeting on the policy of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade, expressed himself as being very certain that
no discourtesy towards the league was intended by Mr.
Binder in tiie letter already quoted.
F. J. Rembusch took up the subject next and asserted that
so far as his knowledge of the Motion Picture Board of
Trade went he was certain that that organization would be
to the exhibitor whatever he wants it to be. "No trade show
can be a success without the exhibitor," said Mr. Rembusch.
"The exhibitor must feel that he is welcome and he must be
given some inducement to attend. The Board of Trade can-
not absorb the E.xhibitors' League." He also said that much
credit must be given to the Motion Picture Board of Trade
for having represented in its organization all the departments
01 the moving picture business, it was his opinion that a
number of trade shows and conventions should be held every
year for the benefit of the trade, and that an organization
must have at least one trade show and exposition every year.
President Herrington was distinctly in favor of the exhib-
itor standin.ij on his own feet. "Build up your own organiza-
tion," he said. "Exhibitors are as far behind today as they
were five years a.go, so far as organization is concerned, ex-
cept for the local organizations in leading cities." He re-
ferred to the fact that recently various manufacturers in New
York were seen by F. E. Samuel regarding a trade show and
exposition in New York this year, given by the league, and
that the manufacturers referred him to the Motion Picture
Board of Trade. Mr. Samuel stated that the manufacturers
would not consider exhibitors direct. Mr. Herrington said
that he had more confidence in the manufacturers than in the
Board of Trade, wherever a trade show and exposition will
be given by the league, and he expressed the belief that Mr.
Binder's letter would be set aside by the manufacturers after
they considered the matter carefully. He was also in favor
of keeping the coming national convention and exposition
out of New York.
It was decided, after several other speakers had voiced their
opinions, that the executive committee should go ahead and
select a city for the coming national convention and exposi-
tion of the league, and this business was reserved for the
afternoon session. Before the Tuesday morning session
closed, President Herrington expressed the belief that the
meeting should go on record to request the manufacturers
of films to keep up the present National Board of Censors,
which, it appeared to him, was slowly .going out of existence.
Resolutions for Support of National Board of Censors.
Thomas Furniss then made a motion, which was seconded
and carried, that a committee of three be appointed to draft
resolutions on this question. President Herrington appointed
on the committee Charles H. Phillips. Thomas Furniss and
W. J. Slimm. and they reported and recommended the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were read and carried unanimously:
Whereas, it has been called to the attention of the Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League of America in executive sessiin assembled, on the Hth
day of .January. 1M16. at the city of Chicago. III., that the N'ational Roard
of Censors is not receiving proper support to maintain the Board. There-
fore, it is
Re=nlved. that it will be to the best interest of the trade In general
that the N'ational R'>nrd of Censors be not allowed to die. Therefore, we,
the Motion Pierure Exhibitors' League of America, in executive session
assembled, refomtpend that the manufacturers of films sunnort and main-
tain the National Poard of Censors as at present constituted.
On reconvening Thursday afternoon, a motion was made
and carried that Mr. Reml^usch or Mr. Sweeney, or both, he
directed to take action for the co-operation of the Motion
Picture Board of Trade at the meeting of that body on Janu-
ary 10 in New York City, to aid in the success of the next
national convention and exposition of the Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League of America. The motion was carried
unanimously. Mr. Rembusch will attend that meeting and
will present the resolution.
At this juncture the cameraman of the Selig-Tribune made
the request that the members of the executive committee and
the exhibitors present should give him an opportunity to take
them in moving pictures for that news film. This they did,
and those present proceeded to the roof of the La Salle Hotel,
where the wind was blowing at the rate of about fifty miles
an hour and the temperature about seven degrees above zero.
390
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Chicago Wins the Convention.
The selection of a city for the next national convention and
exposition was then proceeded with. William J. Sweeney
spoke for Chicago, while Mr. Jeup favored Detroit, and Presi-
dent Herrington made a bid for Pittsburgh. After consider-
able discussion, in which several others favored Chicago and
Pittsburgh, the members of the executive committee cast
their votes, which resulted in the selection of Chicago, by
unanimous choice. The convention will be held from July
11-15, inclusive. The entire seventeenth floor of the La Salle
Hotel has been placed at the disposal of the convention, free
of charge, and the use of the large exhibition and ball room
on the nineteenth floor has also been given the convention
gratis. The Chamber of Commerce has also given assurance
of substantial support, and everything points to one of the
most successful conventions in the history of the league.
Illinois re-entered the league on Friday, January 7, and
Wisconsin and Indiana have promised to come in just as soon
as meetings can be conveniently held. At the present time,
New York, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, southern Michigan,
Oklahoma and California are members of the league, and
doubtless, with the persistent efforts of President Herring-
ton and the growing needs felt by exhibitors to have the safe-
guarding of an organization, many more states will have
joined the league before the national convention meets in
Chicago.
Exhibitors everywhere, whether members of the league at
present or not, should put their shoulders together and make
the Chicago convention a credit to the moving picture busi-
ness.
The exhibitors present during the deliberations were W. J.
Slimm, member of the Ohio state executive committee, Cleve-
land; Frank M. Kinney, national vice-president for Ohio,
Cleveland; Charles M. McGowan, business agent for northern
Ohio, Cleveland; G. M. Luttrell, president of the Illinois
league, Jacksonville, 111.; W. W. Watts, treasurer of the Illi-
nois league, Springfield, 111.; F. J. Rembusch, exhibitors' vice-
president of the Motion Picture Board of Trade, Shelbyville,
Ind. ; M. Clarence Beatty, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Thomas Furniss,
of the Duluth local, Duluth, Minn.; Charles H. Phillips, coun-
sel for the Milwaukee local; B. K. Fischer, secretary of the
Milwaukee local; Henry Trinz, vice-president of the Milwau-
kee local; W. J. Sweeney, treasurer of the Chicago local;
Fred H. Hartman and H. L. Lieberthal, members of the
executive committee of the Chicago local; John H. Frundt,
president of the Chicago local, and Sidney Smith, secretary
of the Chicago local.
The program, which you will find printed on page 489,
is merely the skeleton of the events that will take place.
One does not have to look at the program twice to see
that it is eminently practical. The men who are scheduled to
speak are for the most part practical exhibitors. The idea
will be to invite speakers from the floor. The first object
will be to promote the common interests of the exhibitor,
the meeting is to be genuinely representative and the utmost
freedom of discussion will prevail.
The Albany Convention
To Be Held at the Ten Eyck March 1 and 2— Every Exhibitor
of New York City and State Should Attend—
An Important Program.
EXHIBITORS of the city and the state of New York
are urgently invited to attend a real exhibitors' meet-
ing for mutual protection at Albany, March 1 and 2.
Such a meeting has been discussed for some time. Letters
were sent by the local men in New York and in the Bronx
to the sister organizations in Rochester and Yonkers, both
of which cities have strong exhibitors' leagues. There has
been a gratifying response and the task now before every
man interested in the exhibiting profession is to make the
meeting the biggest in the history of New York state. ALL
exhibitors are urged to come. Whether you own a small
or a large theater it will be to your interest to be present.
Two reasons ought to weigh with all exhibitors in the
state. In the first place, we want to make a strong demon-
stration of our numbers and our power.
Remember that ALL EXHIBITORS in the city and state
of New York are invited, whether they are members of an
organization or not. That's why the first reason for being
there is important. The more exhibitors attend the greater
the impression upon the legislators. When the Moving
Picture World last fall asked for the co-operation of the ex-
hibitors in its efforts to defeat the proposed constitution it
received great encouragement both from members of the
league and from non-members. No credentials will be asked
at this meeting except evidence of bona fide interest in a
motion picture theater situated within the state of New York.
The second reason for attending is the need of protecting
the interests of the exhibitor. If any conclusion may be
drawn from the numerous letters that have come to this
office and from the talk current among exhibitors there are
many grievances which ought to be and which can be re-
dressed to the advantage of all concerned. If you are an
exhibitor it won't take you long to guess just what is meant.
DETROIT EXHIBITORS RESOLVE.
The New Year's resolution of the Detroit Exhibitors'
League will be to co-operate on a greater scale than ever
before. The recent proposed ordinance regarding indecent
pictures which was defeated has awakened a new spirit among
both small and large exhibitors, and it has started them on
the road of thinking. The more they think about it, the
more do they realize that NOT to be organized and pre-
pared for emengencies is like a man who fails to carry fire
insurance on a hazardous building. A good organization is
nothing more or less than insurance against drastic legisla-
tion, drastic ordinances and unfair attacks from those outside
the business. Once in a while you hear some exhibitor
remark, "Well, what do I get out of it?" The best answer
to that is that he gets out just what he puts in, the same
principle applying to any business or line of trade. The
coming year is going to see a solid and substantial organiza-
tion of Detroit exhibitors, and the writer wants to assure the
league and all of the members that the Moving Picture
World is ready to co-operate at all times whenever it can
be of service.
General Film Opens Showrooms
President Berst's Promise That Exhibitors Have Chance to
See All Films on Screen Already Being Fulfilled.
CONSIDERABLE progress has already been made in
carrying out the policy of co-operation with the
exhibitor, inaugurated by President J. A. Berst, of the
General Film Company. Soon after his election to the
presidency Mr. Berst gave directions that projection rooms
for the exhibitors' benefit be established as soon as possible
in every branch. Mr. Berst's idea was to have one or two
days private showing of all subjects, whether on the Reg-
ular Program, the Unit Program, or handled by the Special
Feature Department. It was his desire that the exhibitor
have an opportunity of seeing all General releases before he
booked them, as a first step toward the open booking system
favored by Mr. Berst.
A number of the branches have now fitted up projection
rooms and are holding private exhibitions for the exhibitors
weekly. F. C. Aiken, division manager for the Middle West,
arranged for such weekly showings in Chicago. The first
private exhibition for the benefit of exhibitors in Chicago
and vicinity was held in the Essanay Projection Room in the
First National Bank Building on January 10, when the releases
for the week beginning Monday, January 17, were shown.
The exhibition began at 9.30 A. M., and with an intermission
for luncheon continued until 4.30 P. M. The following day
the rest of the releases were shown.
On Monday and Tuesday, January 17 and 18, all general
subjects for the following week will be displayed in the
projection room of the Selig Polyscope Company. After
that date the exhibitors' showing will alternate between the
Essanay and Selig rooms. This arrangement is to continue
until spring when the Wabash branch will move into new
quarters with a large projection room as a prominent feature.
The establishing of this service for exhibitors in Chicago
greatly pleased the men who own and manage theaters there
and in surrounding towns. Formerly they were obliged to
spend parts of several 'days in different localities in order to
review General releases. Less than SO per cent, of a week's
releases were available for exhibition under the old plan.
Mr. Aiken wrote recently to Mr. Berst that exhibitors
were highly pleased with the quality of the releases. He
added that not only were exhibitors present, but branch
managers and salesmen. Already they had found this re-
viewing of the products they handle a great benefit.
In Boston General releases are shown to New England
exhibitors exery Tuesday and Wednesday, a week in advance
of their release. The Newark branch has a fine projection
room. Before it was fitted up special showings for the
benefit of exhibitors were given in Newark theaters. Pro-
jection rooms are approaching completion in Cleveland, Los
Angeles and many other cities.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
391
Censorship Hearing at Washington
Representative Motion Picture Men to Appear Before the
House Committee on Education Against the
Hughes Bill.
THERE will be quite a representative gathering of
motion picture men at Washington, D. C, on Thurs-
day, Friday and Saturday of this week on account of
the hearing which has been accorded the representatives of
the motion picture industry by the House Committee on
Education, which committee is now considering the Hughes
Bill calculated to impose a national censorship on motion
pictures. Formal notice of the hearing was communicated to
J. W. Binder, executive of the Motion Picture Board
of Trade in the following telegram received Friday,
January 7:
The committee this morning det ermined to commence hearings on H
R 456 next Thursday night, the thirteenth instant, at 8 P. M. Those
opposing the hill will be allowed three nights in which to present their
objections. Those favoring the hill will also t)e allowed three nights.
Each night session will continue for two and one-half hours. I am
wiring you in your official capacity as the representative of the various
motion picture interests and hope you will communicate this information
to them. Briefs may be filed within seven days after conclusion of
hearings. DUDLEY M. HUGHES, Chairman.
The provisions of the Hughes Bill were stated in a recent
issue of the Moving Picture World. A bill, similar in its
provisions, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator
Hoke Smith, but the hearing before the House Committee
will practically cover both measures. The members of the
committee are: Chairman Dudley M. Hughes hails from
Danville, Ga.; William W. Rucker, Keytesville, Mo.; Robert
L. Daughton, Laurel Springs, N. C; John W. Abercrombie,
Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Claudius W. Stone, Peoria, 111.; John A.
Key, Marion, Ohio; William J. Sears, Kissimmee, Fla.; Ben-
jamin C. Hilliard, Denver, Colo.; Caleb Powers, Barbour-
ville, Ky.; Horace M. Towner, Corning, Iowa; Edmund Piatt,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Simeon D. Fess, Yellow Springs, Ohio;
Frederick W. Dallinger, Cambridge, Mass.; S. Taylor North,
Punxsutawny, Pa., and Robert M. McCracken, Boise, Idaho.
One of the agitators for the bill is Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts,
of Washington, head of the International Reform Bureau, a
familiar figure in the corridors of the Capitol, for he takes
an active interest in all forms of legislation bearing on
reforms. One would hesitate to say that he is a lobbyist,
yet he is right on the job.
Dr. Crafts has been instrumental in having sent many of
the telegrams and letters which have poured into the offices
of Congressmen and Senators, they being in the nature of
petitions urging the passage of the Hughes Bill, and he has
had prepared a "boiler plate" form reading as follows:
"SPECIAL WESTERN UNION NIGHT LETTER.
"U. S. Senate and House of Representatives,
Care Hon. , Washington, D. C.
"Undersigned petition Congress to establish Federal
censorship motion pictures in interstate commerce."
At the bottom of this interesting little blank telegram is
the following information: "(13 signatures allowed — one free
in SO word limit. Send one telegram to care of your Con-
gressman and order duplicate to care of one of your Sen-
ators. Will usually cost Sc. or 10c. each to signers.)" At the
side of the message is the following — "Senator Hoke Smith
and Congressman Dudley M. Hughes, both of Georgia, have
introduced bills providing for establishment of a motion
picture commission in the U. S. Bureau of Education, to
censor all films that seek copyright or interstate commerce
privileges or right to exhibit in the territories and other
places under Federal jurisdiction. — W. F. Crafts, 206 Penn-
sylvania avenue, S. E., Washington, D. C."
Up to this writing the only concerted opposition to the
Hughes Bill and other forms of official censorship has been
conducted by the Motion Picture Board of Trade. The plan
of action as formulated by Executive Secretary Binder will
be as follows:
Thursday evening, January 13, will be devoted to manu-
facturers and the most prominent ones in the industry will
be present to present their side of the question. Friday
evening will be taken up with the arguments of the exchange-
men and exhibitors, many of whom have signified their inten-
tion of being present. Saturday evening a number of prom-
inent editors, well-known authors, famous directors of
motion pictures, and several stars of national popularity on
the screen will be present. At the end of the evening the
arguments presented during the three evenings will be sum-
marized and recapitulated by William M. Seabury, general
counsel for the Motion Picture Board of Trade, who, with
Mr. Binder, will be present at all of the hearings. A brief
based upon this recapitulation will be presented by Mr. Sea-
bury to be incorporated in the records of the Committee on
Education. The first three evenings of the following week,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 17, 18 and 19,
will be devoted to hearing the arguments of those who favor
the bill, and at the end of that time two days will be devoted
to rebuttal on the part of Mr. Seabury and Mr. Binder, and
the formidable array of men who are interested in defeating
this measure.
Whatever action may be taken by the Congressional
Committee this hearing is practically but the opening gun of
the strenuous fight that will follow. Twice before this par-
ticular measure, or one having the same end in view, has
been quashed in committee; but, on this effort all the forces
in favor of censorship of pictures will concentrate in a
supreme attempt to pass the bill. A full report of the hearing
will be made by a representative of the Moving Picture
World who will attend all sessions of the committee.
Board of Trade Holds Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors Re-elected With But One Exception
— J. Stuart Blackton Commends the Work of J. W. Binder.
THE Board of Trade held its annual meeting in the Blue
Room of the Hotel McAlpin, New York City, on Mon-
day afternoon at two o'clock. J. Stuart Blackton was
in the chair, while E. A. McManus recorded. As the head
of the executive committee, Walter W. Irwin, general man-
ager of the V-L-S-E, read the annual report which is re-
quired by law. The report was accepted and ordered on
file. The same action was taken in regard to the report of
the treasurer and the executive secretary.
Mr. Blackton spoke in high terms of the work of J. W.
Binder, the executive secretary, and prophesied that the next
annual meeting would have to be held in the ballroom of
the hotel. He predicted such great growth of the Board.
Mr. Blackton spoke at some length on the need of combat-
ing censorship and expressed the hope that all the great
companies would be represented at the hearings on the
Federal Censorship bill in Washington.
The next order of business was the election of a new
board of directors. All the old directors were elected by
acclamation, except Max Steam, of Columbus, O., who had
been on the board of directors representing the exhibitors.
Instead of Mr. Stearn, A. J. Gilligham, of Detroit, was elected.
Mr. Gilligham had been very active in defeating censorship
in the state of Michigan.
Frank J. Rembush said he had attended the meeting of
the national committee of the Exhibitors' League at Chi-
cago. He declared that he had found some antagonism to
the Board of Trade. He believed that the Board of Trade
ought to co-operate with the exhibitor to effect its policies.
He brought a resolution with him passed by the national
executive committee and "holding out the olive branch,"
as Mr. Rembush put it, to the Board of Trade. The com-
munication was, on motion of W. A. Johnston, referred to
the executive committee. It was announced that a great
trade show, under the auspices of the Board, would be held
some time in May or June in the Madison Square Garden.
This show, Mr. Blackton remarked, will no doubt furnish
the Board with means to carry on its work. He said it would
be the best show of its kind ever held here or elsewhere.
His announcement and prediction were received with a good
deal of enthusiasm.
The annual meeting was well attended. All the officers
were present, in addition to about thirty or forty members.
Joseph Engel suggested that all the members^ devote a
little more time to bringing in new recruits, and his remarks
were heartily applauded.
Henry Otto, Universal director, who recently completed
the five-reel production, "Undine," in which Ida Schnall,
famous swimmer and diver and all-around athlete, is fea-
tured, has left for San Diego, taking with him a number of
scripts which he will prepare for early production with Edna
Maison and Douglas Gerrard in the leading roles.
Grace Valentine, who was featured in "Black Fear," a five-
part Metro production, recently released, has gone to Jack-
sonville, Florida, where she will appear in the role of "Eve,"
in "Man and His Soul," the sensational Metro wonderplay
in which Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne are starred.
The Garden of Eden scene in which Miss Valentine appears
is one of the big scenes which will be staged in the south.
Another will be the destruction of a large factory by fire,
in which one thousand persons will appear.
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Berst Appoints Division Managers
Chief Executive of General Film Company Makes V. H,
Hodupp Division Manager for the East, While H. E.
Lotz, Leading Canadian Film Man, Is Placed
in a Similar Capacity in Charge of All Canada.
IN ACCORD with President J. A. Berst's policy of
securing greater efficiency for the benefit of the exhibitor,
and his desire to afiford larger opportunities to men
who have shown the co-operative spirit toward the man
who manages the theater, important changes in the General
Film Company field staff were made this week. These
changes include the appointment of two new division man-
agers, one for the East and one for Canada; the promotion
of Six branch managers, and the engaging of three more
entirely new to the General Film Company.
Soon after Mr. Berst's election to the presidency of the
General Film Company, it will be remembered, he divided the
country into four districts, placing in each a division manager
in charge of that division's branches. The four division
managers are to lake the place of a general manager of the
entire organization. The appointment of these division
managers was announced soon after the creation of the
division system. The appointment of V. H. Hodupp, made
known this week, completes the quartette of the division
managers for the United States.
Until Monday, January 10, Mr. Hodupp was manager of
the Twenty-third Street General Film Company Branch.
Prior to his connection with the General Film Company he
had a long and successful film career with Patlie Freres. He
handled many important matters for them. His last work
for Pathe was done as manager of their Chicago exchange.
While Mr. Hodupp has been in the film business practically
since its development, he is a man of finely varied experi-
ences. He has operated extensively in real estate and has
been successful as a broker in downtown New York. He
is one of tlie most popular men in the film industry, and is
full of ideas and enthusiasm. His friends throughout the
country will be highly gratified at his deserved promotion.
A second important change announced this week from
the General FiiJii Company's Offices is the selection ofH. E.
Lotz to be division manager of Canada. Until a few days
ago Mr. Lotz was manager of the Mutual exchange in
Montreal. He is familiar with the entire Canadian territory,
from Montreal to the Pacific Coast, having spent seven years
in the film industry in Canada. Like Mr. Hodupp, Mr.
Lotz is a man of engaging personality. He has made friends
tn Canada from coast to coast.
An interesting illustration of the opportunities open to
live wires in the world of film is aflforded by Mr. Lotz's
career. His first work for the General Film Company was
done as a traveling representative for the Seattle Branch.
Now he is a division manager, in charge of the General's
branches over a vast stretch of territory.
Managers Promoted.
Of the six branch managers who receive larger spheres
of action, H. H. Buxbaum is transferred from Minneapolis
to Philadelphia. This is in recognition of Mr. Buxbaum's
invariably courteous and helpful attitude toward his cus-
tomers. Exhibitors and business associates were sorry to
see the manager leave Minneapolis. A farewell dinner at
which Mr. Buxbaum received a loving cup was one of the
features of his departure frotn the Middle Western city. He
is now installed in the Philadelphia office.
The popularity with exhibitors of J. T. Van Meter and
his successful business methods while in charge of the Mil-
waukee branch of the General Film Company led Mr. Berst
to select liim as Mr. Buxbaum's successor in Minneapolis.
It was felt that Mr. Van Meter would have larger oppor-
tunities there, and as he did not wish to leave the Middle
West this promotion was eminently satisfactory to him.
F. L. Hudson, the third manager who is promoted, was
especially successful in Los Angeles. He is transferred to
Seattle where there are special opportunities for a man of
Mr. Hudson's proved ability.
T. C. Malcolm is made manager of the Los Angeles
branch to succeed Mr. Hudson. Mr. Malcolm was Mr.
Hudson's assistant in the California Coast City. His erfective
methods of co-operating with exhibitors and his good busi-
ness sense have won him his advancement.
M. Milder is the fifth of the General Film Company
managers to be proinoted. He was sent from Pittsburgh to
Cleveland despite the written protest of some of his cus-
tomers who asked President Berst to keep him in Pittsburg.
But Mr. Milder's record was so unusual that Mr. Berst
wished to give him advancement. When Mr. Berst's view
was made known to Mr. Milder the latter asked that he be
sent to Cleveland. He had once lived in the lake city, he
knew the territory well, and he preferred Cleveland as a
place of residenc and of business opportunity.
The sixth promotion is that of J. L. Marentette, formerly
assistant manger in the Atlanta, Ga., branch. Mr. Marentette
becomes manager at Atlanta. He is a well known Southern
film man and before his connection with the General Film
Company had made a record for himself in the Southern
States.
The New Managers.
The three managers who come to the General Film Com-
pany from other organizations are W. C. Brimmer, C. W.
Taylor and W. VV. Anderson. Mr. Brimmer becomes
manager of the Milwaukee branch, succeeding Mr. Van
Meter. He, too, has a large following among exhibitors of
his territory. Prior to joining the General Film Company he
was manager of the Universal Exchange in Milwaukee. C.
W. Taylor is appointed branch manager in Omaha. He
comes to the General from the Mutual, having had charge in
Omaha cf the Mutual Exchange. He has had long experi-
ence on the business side of films and has many exliibitor
friends.
The third of the new managers, W. W. Anderson, formerly
of Pathe Freres. takes charge in Newark, N. J. He has
already demonstrated that he is wide awake. One of the
first innovations made by Mr. Anderson was the showing
of all General releases m Newark theaters regularly each
week for the benefit of the exhibitors. This was before
the establishing in Newark of a projection room for exhib-
itors' private showings.
New and larger quarters have been taken by three branches.
These are the Baltimore, Newark and Pittsburgh offices.
The Baltimore branch is now at 402 W. Lombard street, the
Newark, at 16-18 Beaver street, and the Pittsburgh at 119
Ninth street.
Ruth Findlay Star of "The Salamander"
RUTH FINDLAY, who has surpassed herself in B. S.
Moss' production of "The Salamander." pieturized from
Owen Johnson's widely read novel of the same name
which had its initial presentation last Tuesday at the Regent
theater. New York City,
scoring an immediate
success, was born in
New York City, on Sep-
tember 19, 189S.
The stage debut of
this gifted young star
was made in the Liebler
production o f "M r s
Wiggs of the CabbagL
Patch." Miss Findlay's
excellent rendition of
the role allotted her in
this play attracted the
attention of William A.
Brady, who engaged her
for a principal role in
"Baby Mine," which
scored a marked success
as a farce comedy sev-
eral seasons ago. Fol-
lowing this engagfment.
Miss Findlay allied her-
self with the Joseph
Brook's forces, appear-
ing in "Rebecca of Sun-
ny brook Farm." In succession came engagements with such
legitimate hits as "The Lure," "The Last Resort" and "What
Is Love?"
The photodramatic debut of Miss Findlay was made in the
World Film production of "The Man Who Found Himself."
Regarding Miss Findlay's work George Jean Nathan, the
eminent writer of "Smart Set" fame, penned the following,
under the title of "On the Powers of the Voice:" "Coquelin
wrote, 'The power of the voice is incalculable.' 'All the pic-
turesque eflfects in the world are not worth a cry uttered
with the right intonation.' Possibly, but all the same, let me
write that I went into a picture hall not long ago and in a
film called 'The Moonstone' caught sight upon the screen
of a young girl whose silent expression was thrice as dra-
matic, thrice as poignant, penetrating and eloquent as Bern-
hardt's memorable cry in 'Izeyl.' "
Ruth Findlay.
January 15, 1916
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393
Paramount House Warming
A Gala Event in Motion Picture History Which Was
Generously Attended — Carl Anderson the Great
Efficiency Expert.
By W. Stephen Bush.
THE house warming of the new Paramount offices was
like a parade of the men and women in the Almanac
de Gotha of the motion picture world. The official
opening took place at something like 8 o'clock Friday,
January 7, on the ninth floor of the big new building on the
northeast corner of 41st street and Fifth avenue.
William W. Hodkinson, the president of the Parmount
Corporation, assisted by Mrs. Hodkinson and his son
Kenneth, were among the very first of the arrivals and were
Group Photographed in President's Office.
In front — Lenore Ulrich. Pallas-Paramounl star; W. W. Hodkinson,
president Paramount Pictures Corporation. In rear — Raymond Pawley,
treasurer Paramount Pictures Corporation ; Wm. E. Smith, president
Famous Players Excliange ot Philadelphia -, Wm. L. Sherry, president
Wm. L. Sherry Feature Film Co. ; A. D. Fiinton, president Kansas City
Feature Film Co. ; Hiram Abrams, president Famous Players Film Co..
of New England.
kept busy to the end with their tasks as hosts of a repre-
sentative gathering of film men and film friends. Mr. Hod-
kinson glowed with happiness. He recalled the beginnings of
his work in the East about three years ago.
"As for me," he said, "you know I could work on barrels
in cellars if I were left alone. Of course now, when I look
over these offices and then compare' the various previous
locations, I feel that something in the way of progress has
been accomplished. Yes, I almost feel as if I did not want
ever to come too close to 40th street and Sixth avenue.
Mr. Hodkinson laughed in his boyish way as he said this
and then looked around and absorbed the atmosphere ot
comfort and elegance which prevails so unmistakably in the
presidential offices.
The creator of Paramount submits to social functions with
good grace, but he obviously is too much of a serious thinker
to enjoy small gossip and the exchange of just compliments.
He is so passionately devoted to his work and his visions are
so keen and compelling that he finds little time for other
things. With all his pre-occupation he is the most approach-
able and democratic of men. An amusing incident showing
this fact occurred while Mr. Hodkinson was in his offices
engaged in animated conversation with some of his prominent
visitors and guests. One of the pages in his neat little
uniform of dark blue entered through the open door. He
was a very young man. When he saw the president sur-
rounded by a group of important-looking men his heart mis-
gave him and the words he had meant to utter died on his
lips. Twice he essayed to make himself heard and twice he
failed. When he raised his little voice for the third time
Mr. Hodkinson heard him and quickly bent down to the
boy to catch what he was saying. He did not hear exactly
and putting his hand on the shoulders of the page he said
with a serio-comic air: "I beg your pardon, will you state
that again." This put the little lad at his ease and he
delivered his message with great distinctness and glowing
pride.
There were no elaborate ceremonies; on the Contrary every
thing was delightfully informal. Refreshments were served
on the eighth floor in the Annex and were enjoyed by
everybody.
The list of those present includes:
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Hodkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray-
mond E. Pawley, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mr. and Mrs.
William E. Smith, of the Famous Players Exchange, Phila-
delphia, a Paramount director; Mr. and Mrs. George R.
Meeker, Hiram Abrams, of Boston; Mr. and Mrs. William
L. Sherry, of the Sherry Feature Play Company, a Para-
mount director; Adolph Zukor, president of the Famous
Players Film Company; Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Pierce, of
the Morosco Photoplay Company; Thomas S. Barrett, Harry
I. Day, editor of Paramount Progress; Miss Josephine E.
Gomez, secretary to the business manager; W. E. Green,
William E. Mitchell, Charles Edward Moyer, James H. Mac-
Farland, Miss Delia E. McMahon, James H. McFee, Tarle-
ton Winchester, Joseph Engel and R. A. Rowland, of Metro;
Ben A. Rolfe, managing director of the Strand theater; Fred
Thompson and John Barrymore, Miss Pauline Frederick,
Miss Hazel Dawn, Miss Marie Doro, Daniel Frohman, Frank
D. Sniffen, general sales manager of Paramount; Jack Eaton,
Mrs. Victoria Searle, C. Allan Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.
Bray, Miss Lenora Ulrich, of the Morosco studio; House
Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Howland L. Boas, of Reading; Alfred
J. Hudson.
Description of New Offices.
Having inspected the offices in all the glories of efficiency,
it was natural to inquire who was the man responsible for
so much efficiency crowded into one great office.
If Carl Anderson had lived in some other Anno Domini
than 1916, say if he had flourished about 1100 A. D., a statue
of him would now probably be reposing against some stained-
glass background and we would read of him in the ancient
chronicles as the patron saint of the efficiency experts. As
Carl, however, lives in this prosaic century, he has to be
satisfied with a matter-of-fact report of his work by an ordi-
nary scribe.
Carl Anderson is the efficiency expert of the Paramount.
To prove his title he points to the living monument of
efficiency which he has built on the ninth floor of what I
had almost called the Paramount Building on the northeast
corner of Fifth avenue and Forty-first street. After I had
been personally conducted I felt prouder than ever of being
connected with the motion picture industry.
The ninth floor is half a city block in extent and there
is a considerable annex on the eighth floor.
"I have worked on the plans and on their execution for
something like half a year," said Mr. Anderson, looking the.
modest unassuming- man that he is.
"Look around you," he said, "is there any man or \yoman
here sitting at a desk casting a shadow on any part of his
i>r her desk." There was no shadow to be seen.
"We owe this singular and highly beneficial condition to
our light which, as you will observe, is a clear, pure but
not glaring white. The light comes from a special nitrogen
Reception Room.
lamp which we have imported from Holland. The color of
the walls is in what we call 'French Green' subdued and
with a minimum of reflection. The desks are plain, there
are no trimmings that might gather up the dust. Every
desk is numbered and this number carries the occupant
through every transaction with every department. You no-
tice there is light on three sides. The electrical arrange-
ments are perfect and no wires are visible. All electrical
connections come out of the floor in conduits situafrd under
the desks and are gathered up in so-called 'conduit-outlets'
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January 15, 1916
which are contained in the white painted columns you see."
We left the main office with its atmosphere of efficiency
and conscientious work and entered the publicity department.
"Here," explained my guide, "we handle 21,000 press clip-
pings in one week. We know all about the advertising and
the publicity of every Paramount exhibitor. We examine
every newspaper that carries his advertising. Not only do
we aim to help him in his advertising, but we keep tabs on
the amount of publicity he is getting and if he is not getting'
enough we write him a letter to that effect."
I next saw the facilities of their addressing and distribut-
ing departments. There was the finest kind of an edge on
their activities. I could readily understand when Mr. Ander-
son remarked that the department not only carried on its
routine work with unvarying efficiency but that it was equal
to any special emergency that might arise.
"Here we have the names of 125,000 friends of the Para-
mount Pictures," continued Mr. Anderson pointing to an
imposing row of filing cases. "We keep in touch with them
constantly. Of course they are not all exhibitors, but who-
ever is interested in our pictures is going to be kept fully
informed of their progress. This automatic multigraph does
a good deal of this correspondence. Likewise this machine
will seal and stamp two thousand envelopes in an hour ir-
respective of size or thickness. Here, too, we have an intra-
ture of the reception room, on the rich rugs, the soft light,
etc. One thing more I must mention, however: The cour-
tesy of every employe and their manifest good breeding.
There is no room for a bouncer on the ninth floor of what
I again came near calling the Paramount Building.
Office of Carl Anderson, Efficiency Engineer and Business
Manager.
department postoifice which is one of our best time and
labor-saving devices. Nothing has been overlooked." When
a moment later I was shown an unbrella rack which indi-
vidualized every umbrella and by a clever little locking
device made it irremovable except by the true and lawful
owner I confessed that a miracle in efficiency had been
wrought.
On our way back through the room with the sixty desks
so quietly and effectively controlled at all times by two ex-
perienced operators in a sound-proof switchboard room
Mr. Anderson drew a sharp distinction between red tape
and efficiency.
"Efficiency is the shortest way and the best at least cost,"
he said, "but red tape is a cloak for inefficiency. To save
tune and to save labor — these are the only two legitimate
objects of genuine efficiency. I think though that efficiency
can show itself in small things no less than in large ones.
Look here."
Opening the desk of a stenographer he showed me a
very complete and ample supply of all the things a stenog-
rapher needs in her work.
"This," he continued, "is supplied at night. No time is
lost Aarpening lead pencils or looking lor supplies. It
means I think a saving of at least five minutes for each of
these employes and when you count up the saving of five
minutes a day for say one hundred and ten people it amounts
to a lot."
We returned to Mr. Anderson's own room, a spacious
glass encased affair with a full view of every employe now
'fn charge of a stenographer and secretary of very obvious
efficiency.
The offices of President Hodkinson and of his assistants
are marvels of comfort, efficiency and of quiet elegance.
If the exigencies of space (which is fully precious in the
Moving Picture World) did not forbid I would want to
dilate on much more, for instance, on the Jacobean furni-
Famous Players- Mary Pickford Co.
Most Popular of Actresses Closes Contract With Adolph
Zukor Whereby She Retains Half Interest in
New Organization.
ALL doubt concerning the future affiliations of Mary
Pickford was permanently dispelled recently by the
announcement that she has decided to remain with the
Famous Players Film Company, the first feature organiza-
tion with which she was identified.
The new agreement into which Miss Pickford has entered
with Adolph Zukor, president of the Famous Players Com-
pany, includes the formation of the Famous Players-Mary
Pickford Company for the making of feature productions
in which Miss Pickford is to be starred, and in which the
star retains a half interest.
The story of Mary Pickford has no parallel in the his-
tory of the theater or of the screen. A young girl in her
early twenties, she has amassed a fortune, and is today the
highest paid woman in the picture world. Large as the
salaries which are paid successful actors and actresses are
known to be, there has never been a player whose compen-
sation approached that of this little golden-haired star.
Mr. Zukor, in discussing the new arrangement with Miss
Pickford, declared that the formation of the new company
enabled him to carry out several big projects which he
contemplated for the corriing year.
"Miss Pickford is unquestionably the most popular screen
artiste today, but I do not by any means believe that she
has reached the pinnacle of her fame. Her wonderful work
in such widely different films as "Tess," "Madame Butter-
fly," "The Foundling," and some of her other recent produc-
tions, proves conclusively that Miss Pickford, superb as she
has been, is steadily improving her artistry."
Olive Fuller Golden
I AM the eldest daughter of George Fuller Golden, founder
of the White Rats of America, one of the greatest or-
ganizations for actors in existence, and I'm proud of it!"
says Pretty Olive Golden of the Rex-Universal forces. Miss
Golden is only eighteen years old, but she has been in pictures
for two years, appear-
ing in film stories of
the Famous Players,
Biograph and Lubin
companies. She is now
one of the Universal
City colony in Los An-
geles, where she has
just completed her role
in "A Knight of the
Range," the thrilling
Western drama feat-
uring Harry Carey.
She thinks she played
to best advantage in
"Tess of the Storm
Country," in which she
finely played the un-
fortunate girl befriend-
ed by Tess. But she was
perhaps most warmly
welcomed by her ever-
!ncr.easing public when
she played the lead
in the third "Terence
O'Rourke" series. She
says that her favorite
parts are "hussies."
Her nickname of
"Goldie" describes her
very well, for she is fair, with blonde hair. She is over
average height, but neither tall nor short, and has a slender,
supple figure. She loves to read, and she is the author of
several scenarios. She was educated in London. England,
where she learned to ride and swim, and these sports, with
dancing, are her favorite amusements. Her hobby is hats,
and she says she is afraid that she is a wee bit extravagant
where millinery is concerned.
Olive Fuller Golden.
January 15, 1916
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395
Audience Applauds Bernhardt
First Showing of "Jeanne Dore" Draws Full House at
Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theater.
THE news that Sarah Bernhardt, in all probability, never
will visit this country again increases the importance of
her performance in "Jeanne Dore," a picture in which
she appeared shortly after the amputation of one leg. As the
first of the Blue Bird Photoplays, this five-part offering, given
its initial public showing at Proctor's Twenty-third street
theater. New York, on January 6, should attract interested
Scene from "Jeanne Dore" (Blue Bird).
audiences in all parts of the country for many months to come.
li there is never another Bernhardt picture, "Jeanne Dore"
will stand as the last artistic accomplishment of the world's
most famous actress. It will be preserved as the work of a
woman, vvho, seventy-one years old and physically incapaci-
tated, retained a spirit that would not be downed and a genius
for emotional expression strong enough to surmount
handicaps.
That many people are anxious to see Mme. Bernhardt in
her latest picture was amply manifested by the audience
that nearly filled Proctor's theater for the premiere showing.
There were few vacant seats when the title of the produc-
tion was flashed on the screen and the introductory appear-
ance of the Divine Sarah was recognized by generous ap-
plause. Her playing was followed with close attention
throughout the five reels, and at the conclusion the audience
again registered its approval by applauding.
An analysis of the merits and effects of the photoplay,
"Jeanne Dore," adapted from a stage work of the same name
by Tristan Bernard, is unnecessary. According to American
standards it reveals a few deficiencies, but in supplying Mme.
Bernhardt with a character of strong sympathetic appeal the
main purpose is served. Here is an instance where the
player and not the play is most emphatically the thing. The
theme is mother love, a mother love so intense that no
amount of suffering, no ingratitude or coolness on the part
of the loved one, serves to lessen its fervor. Mme. Bernhardt
portrays a woman capable of any self-sacrifice, first for the
worthless husband who gambles away his money and his
wife's jewels; then for the son who inherits the wild traits
of his father.
The story is so devised, with the series of tragedies all cal-
culated to bring sorrow to the unselfish mother, that there
is no break in the sympathetic appeal. And Mme. Bern-
hardt's acting brings out all the poignancy of a ruined life.
She expresses much by quick, characteristic movements oi
her hands, by instinctive gestures that never fail to convey
a meaning, and in the more tragic moments of the story
her facial expressions give a wonderful revelation of the
feelings of the tortured mother. So great is the skill of the
great tragedienne that an audience almost loses sight of
the limitations imposed by physical infirmity. Most of her
scenes are played while seated in a chair, or leaning against
a convenient support, and on the few occasions that she
does walk, her feeble steps are aided by other actors.
Possessing a cumulative emotional power, the picture
reaches its most impressive moments in the tragic scenes
preceding the execution pf Jacques and in the actual execu-
tion, giving a quite startling view of a guillotine in operation.
The company in support of Mme. Bernhardt is adequate,
with the exception of a young woman who suggests little
save emotional and physical coldness when the character
demands the reverse.
An unexpected feature of the program which included
the first showing of "Jeanne Dore" at Proctor's was the ap-
pearance of Florence Lawrence on the stage. She was in-
troduced by Jack Edwards as a member of the Universal
Company's feature organization and the audience expressed
its hearty approval of her return to photoplays.
MUTUAL'S SIX-A-'WEEK.
New Schedule Commences January 17 With Some Interest-
ing Features.
THE six-features-a-week relea'sing schedule of the Mutual
Film Corporation will be ushered in January 17, with
the five-part American, Mutual Masterpicture, De Luxe
Edition, featuring Charlotte Burton and William Russell,
entitled "The Thoroughbred." Following upon the appear-
ance of this Masterpicture, De Luxe Edition, "The Five
Faults of Flo," a Thanhouser five-reeler, featuring Florence
La Badie, and "The Bait," a Horsley production of similar
length, starring Betty Harte and William Cliflford, will be
shown the same week. The Thanhouser Masterpicture will
be released on January 22, 1916, Wednesday, and "The Bait"
on Friday, January 22.
While it is the decision of the Mutual, as announced, to
increase the output of two three-reel pictures to a three-a-
week, in addition to the three Masterpictures De Luxe, only
one of the three-reelers will be released the week of Jan-
uary 17.
"The Phantom Witness," a Thanhouser production, in
which Kathryn Adams and Edwin Stanley are cast for the
leads, will appear on January 19.
In the two following weeks, two of the three-reel features
will be put out. In the fourth week of the Mutual's new
policy, which is the week of February 7, the Mutual will have
struck its three-reeler pace.
The Mutual Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition, which will
constitute the Mutual's release of the second week, are "As
a Woman Sows" (Gaumont), "Lord Loveland Discovers
America" (American) and "Betrayed" (Horsley). The two
three-reel features of the same week will be "The Burglars'
Picnic" (Thanhouser) and "The Smugglers of Santa Cruz"
(Mustang).
Lucille Taft
LUCILLE TAFT, the charming, dark-eyed leading
woman for Richard Garrick's company of Gaumont
players, who appear in the Mutual program in Rialto
Star Features, is an ardent advocate of the theory that it
pays to work hard. Miss Taft is a Southern girl. She was
born in Memphis,
Tenn., and in spite of
the languid ease in
which Southern girls so
typically beautiful as
Miss Taft are wont to
conduct themselves,
this enterprising little
(laughter of Dixieland
is never idle a minute.
Seven years ago
Lucille Taft went into
the motion pictures.
Her pretty dark hair and
expressive face made
her particularly adapt-
able for screen pur-
poses and she has been
enormously popular.
Some months ago she
went out in the Gau-
mont studio at Flush-
ing and asked Director
Richard Garrick to let her play extra parts. But Miss Taft
was quite sure that it was willingness to work at all times
and at all things which made Mr. Garrick think her deserv-
ing of it.
Miss Taft appeared to good advantage in the three-part
Rialto Star Feature picture released some fime ago, "The
Card Players," in which she played in support of William
Roselle. She played opposite Hal Forde in "Lessons in
Love." At present she is playing opposite Malcolm Williams,
the well known Broadway star, in the first Gaumont Master-
picture, which will be released through the Mutual later.
Lucille Taft.
396
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
A. Arthur Caille.
Death of A. Arthur Caille
Leading Manufacturer and Motion Picture Exhibitor Dies
Suddenly.
A GLOOM has been cast over the entire motion picture
industry of Detroit, Mich., and it will take some time
for conditions to. get back to normal. The reason is
the sudden and most unexpected death of one of its most
beloved citizens, a pioneer of the moving picture industry,
A. Arthur Caille, who passed away at midnight, January 2.
Only two weeks ago he was married to Mrs. Lila R. Schantz
in Mt. Clemens, Mich., and they had just returned from
their honeymoon. An intimate friend of Mr. Caille's gave
the World correspon-
dent the following in-
formation concerning
him:
"When the motion
picture history of
Detroit is written, A.
Arthur Caille's name
will be well up in the
honor roll. It was his
broad vision and sound
business sense that en-
abled him to see the
glorious future of the
pictures. He built and
operated Detroit's first
motion picture house,
the Casino on Monroe
avenue. In a short cycle
of years he became
owner and operator of
what many persons
conceived to be De-
roit's handsomest the-
ater, the Majestic.
A. Arthur Caille was
48 years old. Death
came to him at his
home without warning on Sunday night, January 2. All day
he was busy with his various picture enterprises. Part of
the day he spent at the Majestic theater. Later he motored
with Mrs. Caille to Wyandotte, where two of his theaters
are located. He returned home at 11:30 P. M., and had just
entered his house at Second and Palmer avenues when he
sank on his bed. Before a physician could arrive he died.
Although born in Detroit, Mr. Caille spent a number of
years in Owosso and Saginaw, Mich. He returned to Detroit
in 1893, and entered into the manufacturing business. After
building the Casino on Monroe avenue, Mr. Caille went into
partnership with John H. Kunsky, who now operates a large
chain of theatres in Detroit. After a few years he sold out
his entire interests in the Caille & Kunsky enterprises to Mr.
Kunsky. But he did not stay out of the business very long.
He first built the Ma.xine theater, Mack and Baldwin avenues,
then the beautiful Majestic at Woodward and Willis avenues,
which many declare is the finest in the country devoted
exclusively to motion pictures. In partnership with Henry
Guthard, he purchased the Norwood and Fine Arts theaters,
Detroit, the Marx and Majestic theaters in Wyandotte. His
last enterprise was the Ferry Field theater, now in course of
erection, at Grand River avenue and the Boulevard. Besides
his theatrical enterprises, he was president of the Caille
Perfection Motor Co., Caille Bros., which manufacture slot
machines, and the Caille theater ticket devices. He was a
member of the Detroit Board of Commerce and the leading
clubs of the city."
A. Arthur Caille was a man of genial personality and had
a great faculty of making friends. What his friends thought
of him was best expressed by the numerous floral tributes
sent to his home and those who called to take a las^ view
of his body on the day of the funeral. The writer, like dozens
of others, had grown to love Mr. Caille, and we will all miss
him. His death came at a time when he was at the acme
of success; he had many big things planned; he had wonder-
ful foresight. Arthur Caille's death was inexpressibly sad.
The pallbearers included A. J. Gilligham, General Film
Company; George Weeks, manager Universal Detroit
branch; Theodore Smith, sales manager Caille Bros.; John
H. Kunsky, theater owner, and Henry Guthard, his partner
in theatrical enterprises.
Leading Stars in Pallas Pictures
Dustin Farnum, Florence Rockwell and Lenore Ulrich to Be
Seen on Paramount Program During Early
Part of This Year.
FOLLOWING its pretentious debut in filmdom with Booth
Tarkington's "The Gentleman from Indiana," which
subject presented a high water mark of quality readily
upheld by its second release, "The Reform Candidate," the
Maclyn Arbuckle success, Pallas Pictures announces that
three new photoplays of unusual merit are now in the course
of completion. Starring in these new subjects are Dustin
Farnum in "The Call of the Cumberlands," an adaptation
from Charles Neville Buck's well-known book and incidental-
ly one of the best sellers on the market; Florence Rockwell
in "He Fell in Love with His Wife," adapted from the novel
of the same name by E. P. Roe, and Lenore Ulrich in a
Mexican play of modern times, in which the former star of
"The Bird of Paradise" and "Kilmeny" receives another
screen vehicle admirably suited to her talents.
Besides presenting a romantic drama which, according to
Dustin Farnum himself, even surpasses in quality "The Gen-
tleman from Indiana," the prominent screen favorite's new
vehicle offers scenes of natural beauty that are seldom dupli-
cated. For the Cumberland Mountain scenes ttie entire com-
pany was taken to Thousand Pines, a favorite elevation for
Californian mountain climbers, and called by them "the rim
of the world." It is in the heart of the famous Bear Valley
country, whose mountain lakes are exquisitely Swiss and
whose- scenic charms, its 2,000 feet precipices and canyons
are known to painters from all over the world. Several ar-
tistic as well as dramatic surprises are promised on the pres-
entation of the next Farnum offering.
"He Fell in Love with His Wife" presents Florence Rock-
well for the first time under the Pallas-Paramount banner.
Miss Rockwell is one of the best known of the younger
American stars and has a brilliant record in Frohman and
Klaw and Erlanger productions, notably as the true blue
chorus girl in "The Double Cross," as co-star with Arnold
Daly; as Necia in "The Barrier," by Rex Beach; as heroine
in the K. & E. memorable spectacle "The Round Up," and
in the recent all-star revival of Eugene Walter's "Fine Feath-
ers." In addition to being a big seller as a novel, "He Fell
in Love with His Wife" has also l)een a reigning stage suc-
cess for the past three decades. One of the standard works
of English fiction, it has a touch of Thomas Hardy's pro-
found understanding of the children of the soil, plus a gentle-
ness and tenderness that are unique.
It is felt that the Lenore Ulrich film affords the pretty
actress another opportunityto score on the screen even to a
greater extent than she did in "Kilmeny." Miss Ulrich has
just returned from Mexico with the Pallas Pictures players,
where the company enacted most of the important scenes of
the new play. The remarkable talent displayed by the star
in her latest film subject has caused considerable comment
among the Pallas Pictures headquarters. Miss Ulrich ap-
peared under the Pallas Pictures banner for the Paramount
Program, through the courtesy of Oliver Morosco, another
prominent Paramount producer, who has a two-year con-
tract which calls for the exclusive screen services of the
pretty actress. It is predicted by many that Miss Ulrich
will become established as one of this country's most favorite
film artists in the near future and that her popularity in films-
will even exceed her stage success is readily expected.
With Dustin Farnum, Florence Rockwell and Leonore
Ulrich in pretentious subjects for early release, Pallas Pic-
tures are preparing several new offerings and various nego-
tiations are under way which it is expected will result in big
announcements to the trade and public. With the release of
"The Gentleman from Indiana," it was readily conceded by
authorities in and out of the trade that the new Paramount
organization had set a high standard for itself.
Lottie Pickford is soon to appear in a specially written
five-part drama, the title of which the American Film Com-
pany has not yet announced.
BUNGLES IN VIM COMEDIES.
Commencing Thursday, February 27, Vim Comedies will
supersede MinA Comedies on the General program. Bun-
gles, the leading and most popular comedian in Europe,
was forced on account of the war to cancel his contracts-
in Europe, and judging from his work in Vim comedies
(the first of which will be "Bungles' Rainy Day," released
on the General program February 10) he promises to soon be-
come as famous and as great a success in this country ashe
has been abroad — second to none. He plays the leading
parts in all his comedies, directs them, and writes his own
scenarios. He has made a long contract to appear in Vinn
comedies. i
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
397
V-L-S-E in Canada
Big Four Opens Office in Toronto With C. W. Gookin in
Charge.
THE constantly expanding business of the Big Four in
Canada has necessitated that combination organizing
a special sales service and headquarters in that section
of America. The first of the offices to be opened will be
in Toronto, under the management of G. W. Gookin, who
will be general manager of the entire V-L-S-E establish-
ment in Lanada under Walter W. Irwin, general manager
of the organization. Mr. Gookin will assemble his entire
Staff from "native sons" in Canada, and will divide tUe large
territory which is to be covered into blocks so that every
representative will be in close touch with the exhibitors
in his pariicular quota. ,, ^ _ ^ ,
Mr. Gookin, who has been with the V-L-S-E only since
last September, and who provides another illustration of
the principle of that organization to make its promotions
from the ranks, is well fitted to take care of the big interests
which will be under his direction. For four years Mr. Gookin
was instructor of sales for the National Cash Register Com-
pany. It was here that he first became interested in motion
pictures, being probably the first sales director to use motion
pictures in instructing his force. Later Mr. Gookin went
with the Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company, of which con-
cern he was general manager for four years. He was after-
ward president of the Gookin Bank & Office Equipment
Co., of Atlanta. Ga., which acted as southern distributors for
the Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company, the Fireproof Fur-
niture & Construction Co. and the Adder Machine Com-
pan-y, manufacturers of Wales' Visible Adding Machine.
When the business of the latter concern was turned by
Mr. Gookin over to the Adder Machine Company, the or-
ganization making the Wales' Visible Adding Machine, Mr.
Gookin accepted a subordinate position with the V-L-S-E
in order to learn the film industry from the ground up. He
entered the New York office as a shipping clerk first, and
was subsequently promoted to the position of booker. A
few weeks afterward he was transferred to the Pacific coast,
where he rendered invaluable aid to A. W. Goff, coast divi-
sion manager, and now assistant general manager of the
V-L-S-E, in introducing advanced merchandising and adver-
tising metl-ods among the exhibitors of that territory.
Mr. Gookin, accompanied by Joseph Partridge, left for
Toronto the first of this week, equipped with prints of all
V-L-S-E releases and a large quantity of promotion matter.
In addition to the personal sales campaign, the new Canadian
manaKcr will inaugurate a widespread and comprehensive
mail and advertising campaign which he is unusually well
equipped to direct.
The V-L-S-E has been trading in Canada almost from its
inception, a large number of its films having been booked in
western Canada by the Seattle office and in the large cities
of eastern Canada direct from the New York office. It is
expected that this business will be largely augmented with
the presence of an organization on the field.
New News Reel Well Received
First Hearst- Vitagraph News Pictorial Sets Fast Pace —
Many Interesting Scenes.
FORTY-TWO theaters in the territory of the New York
branch of the V-L-S-E showed the first release of the
new Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial on Tuesday last.
Reports from other territories were unanimous in predict-
ing that the pictorial was destined for a large and enthusias-
tic reception from exhibitors in all parts of the country.
These reports indicated that the distribution of this pictorial
would be t!-.e widest ever obtained by a film of this character.
In all. there were ten subjects treated of in the first re-
lease of the Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial, the first of
which was an exceedingly graphic series of views of the
shipwreck of a large schooner off the Maine coast. The
war pictures which followed were up to the minute in their
timeliness, showing British and Greek soldiers in maneuvers
in Greece.
The pictures which drew hearty rounds of laughter from
the audiences v^-ere those of the "Peace Ship," in which the
staid and serious members were shown playing leap-frog on
board the Oscar II.
The second release of this pictorial was made on Friday,
and even exceeded the initial production in its drawing quali-
ties. As quickly as possible, there will be introduced sec-
tional pictnrps which apply specifically to the particular zones
in which the pictures are shown. It is believed that this
innovation of localizing the interest in thefilm will greatly
add to the public's interest in such productions.
New Directors for Famous Players
John O'Brien and Frederick Thompson Presiding Over
Screen Destinies Starring Mary Pickford and
John Barrymore.
TWO important additions have recently been made to
the directorial staff of the Famous Players Film Com-
pany in the persons of John O'Brien and Frederick
Thompson, the latter of whom returns to the company after
a short absence.
John O'Brien comes to the Famous Players studio from
the Pacific Coast, where he has spent the last three years in
association with David Griffith. During this time "The
Outcast," "The Tear That Burned" and "Her Shattered
Idol," in which Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh. Lillian Gish
and Robert Herron .
were featured. were
among his productions
that created favorable
comment. Previous to
his association with
Griffith, Mr. O'Brien
spent three years di-
recting with "Broncho
Billy" Anderson of
Essanay.
The work of Fred-
erick Thompson is
equally well known to
the motion picture
world. Alter a distin-
guished career as a di-
rector with the old
Vitagraph Company,
during which he pro-
duced "The Christian,"
he joined the Famous
Players staff and staged
"The Sign of the Cross"
and "The Spitfire" for
that organization. He
then became affiliated
with one or two other
producing companies and now returns to the first feature
producing concern with which he was identified.
It is of odd interest that J. Searle Dawley, who is also a
member of the Famous Players directorial staff, should have
paralleled the career of Mr. Thompson to a certain extent.
Like the latter, he came to the Famous Players as the first
feature producing organization with which he was con-
nected. He then formed his own film company but returned
to the pioneer concern about si.x months ago. His last re-
lease on the Paramount program was "Mice and Men," in
which Marguerite Clark was starred.
Mr. Thompson's first picture for the Famous Players under
the new arrangement will be "Nearly a King," in which
John Barrymore is starred. The first O'Brien contribution
to the Paramount program, through the medium of the
Famous Players, was "The Foundling," starring Mary
Pickford.
The engagement of these successful directors is merely
another indication of the determination of the company to
adhere to the high standard of production which was set
at the time of its organization, over three years ago, by
President Adolph Zukor.
Fred Thompson.
CHARLES RICHMAN SUFFERING FROM EYE
STRAIN.
Charles Richman, Vitagraph star, is confined to his home
at West Orange, N. J., suffering with rational asthenopia,
an affliction of the eyes bordering on blindness. His physical
disablement occurred recently at the Brooklyn studio during
the filming of a multiple reel Blue Ribbon feature.
Mr. Richman for several weeks has been devoting un-
usually long hours on the completion of this picture, during
the day time under the combined natural and artificial light,
and, as darkness approached the strength of the studio lights
has been increased by the use of a new composition — a four
thousand candlepower nitrogen light — forming two "spots"
new to the production of motion pictures.
The prolonged exposure of the naked eye under this ter-
rific glare resulted in Mr. Richman's complete physical col-
lapse which occurred just previous to New Year's. Doctor
Thomas H. Curtin, an eye specialist of note, has ordered
a complete rest of several weeks, during which time, by
careful adherence to instructions, hopes are entertained for
the popular star's complete recovery.
398
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Thanhouserites to Florida
Many Players and Directors Form Big Caravan from New
Rochelle to Jacksonville.
LAST week witnessed an exodus at the Thanhouser
studios, New Rochelle. The big new home in Jack-
sonville was pronounced finished and three full com-
panies were shipped off. The directors in charge are George
Foster Piatt, Eugene Moore and William A. Howell. These
companies include fifty-five persons, which makes the Than-
houser initial delegation the largest that ever descended on
Jacksonville. And more are to go.
Mr. Moore has in his company for immediate purposes
Barbara Gilroy and Harris Gordon, who are to be starred in
"The Oval Diamond," the mystery play adapted from David
S. Foster's book of that name. It is planned that Gordon
play in this one of the greatest parts that have ever fallen
to the gift of an actor. In the cast are William Burt, Sully
Garde, Arthur Bauer, Violet Hite, W. Ray Johnston and
Inda Palmer.
Mr. Howell heads the Falstaflf Comedy southern company,
and Riley Chamberlin will be his chief comedian. Louise
Emerald Bates, the blonde beauty, will play the female leads,
and Mr. Howell also took with him Walter Hiers, the fat
knockabout with the moon face. Boyd Marshall, the popular
juvenile, will be seen in comedy straights.
The journey of the Piatt contingent is also in the nature
of a special trip. Mr. Piatt is now working on "What Doris
Did," a forthcoming Masterpicture featuring Doris Grey,
who won national fame by winning a motion picture career
in a Boston beauty contest. He finished his scenes in and
around New York just in time to be among the first com-
panies to go South, where he will do the major portion of the
work. Florence La Badie, who is sponsor for Doris, will
be seen in this picture, as also will a galaxy of stars from
other film companies, including Cissy Fitzgerald, Edward
Earl and Hal Forde. It is to be a five-reel production, for
which the Florida contingent includes Bert Delaney and
Morgan Jones. ...
A feature of the Thanhouser migration is that the acting
force includes a number of experienced supernumeraries.
Contrary to the general practice of depending on local talent
to save expense, Mr. Thanhouser sets a precedent by trans-
porting them down. He has always been careful about super
work in pictures and would rather pay transportation and
its incidental increase of expense than hazard the use of
novices. , . . ., ,
The Thanhouser players will be housed in a beautiful
studio which has been put up at an expense of $30,000. It
is a permanent edifice, with one of the largest glass roofs
ever constructed. George Grimmer is in charge.
T
Miss Katherine Grey
HE latest motion picture acquisition from the ranks
of the real stardom of American drama is Miss Kathe-
rine Grey, the California actress who leaped into fame
over night by her wonderful performance with Richard Mans-
field in "Cyrano de Bergerac" and who then remained asso-
ciated with him as co-
star for the balance of
his great career.
Miss Grey has been
featured on the stage
by Charles Frohman
and ■ David Belasco,
with both of whom the
talented young actress
had a successful career.
In Belasco's "The First
Born," a difficult play
of Chinese life. Miss
Grey made such a hit
as comes to few. Under
Charles Frohman's
management Miss Grey
appeared in "Business
Is Business" and then
co-starred with Nat
Goodwin in "Wolf-
ville," in which she
played "Faro Nell,"
Alfred Henry Lewis's
famous western char-
acter.
Then came a mete-
oric success in "The . . ,
Reckoning," Schnitzler's remarkable play of contemporary
Viennese life, the forerunner of all the modern problem
tragedy plays. David Graham Phillips was employed by
Charles Frohman to write a play for Miss Grey, and in "The
Worth of a Woman" Phillips and Miss Grey succeeded in
painting the real tragedy of middle class respectability.
Like most California girls resident in New York, Miss
Grey is essentially a home-body. A splendid horsewoman
and a lover of outdoor sports, Miss Grey is nevertheless
like the violet of her own California redwood forests. No
one passing the plain front of the house at 135 West Fifty-
sixth street. New York City, would imagine that there is a
whole floor there dedicated to the housing of Miss Grey's
books and pictures that are in themselves an intimate his-
tory of American stage art.
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week at New York's Best Motion
Picture Houses.
"Mice and Men" at the Strand.
tt-K yf-ICE AND MEN" is the star feature at the Strand
! Y I theater, with Marguerite Clark in the principal role.
Tliis photoplay, which was produced by the Famous
Players Film Company, is a charming romance of the Sunny
South. It tells the story of Peggy, a foundling, who is
adopted by a philosopher, in the hope that she will one day
develop into an ideal wife for him. But the eminent profes-
sor has forgotten to reckon with youth in laying his unique
plan. When Peggy meets Capt. George Lovell, the nephew
of the philosopher, she finds him most interesting and en-
suing complications form a pleasing story.
A new comedy, travel pictures of rare beauty and inter-
est, educational studies and the Strand Topical Review are
included in the picture program. The vocal soloists for the
week are: Martha De Lachmann, soprano; Martin Richard-
son, tenor, and Bruce Weyman, baritone. Don Alfonso
Zelaya, the Spanish master pianist, is retained for another
week.
Program at the Vitagraph.
Anita Stewart and Earle Williams are shown at the Vita-
graph theater in a picturization of the Cyrus Townsend
Brady's "My Lady's Slipper," a five-reel film of exceptional
interest. The scene is laid in France during the time of
Marie Antoinette, and Miss Stewart plays a Countess, while
Mr. Williams is an American adventurer, who eventually
wins her hand. Harry Northrup is the wicked Duke who
covets the Countess and seeks to compromise her by hiring
the adventurer to steal her slipper. Joseph Kilgour, William
E. Shea, Julia Swayne Gordon and Charles Chapman are
in the cast.
A one-reel comedy, "Jane's Husband," with Edith Storey;
"Bittersweet," a Western drama, with George Stanley, Anne
Schaefer and Webster Campbell; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew
in "When Two Play a Game," and a Hearst- Vitagraph News
Pictorial complete the program.
"Temptation" Retained at the Broadway.
Because of the immense popularity of the star and the pro-
duction, the Broadway theater has extended the engagement
of Geraldine Farrar in the Lasky production, "Temptation,"
to two weeks. "Temptation" was first shown at the Broad-
way on Sunday, January 2, the doors opening at half past ten
o'clock in the morning. Although it was pouring rain, the
crowd was in line for nearly an hour before the start of
the performance. Careful count was made of the number
of persons that entered the theater during the diflferent hours.
The Broadway, which has a seating capacity of about 1,500,
held more than 7,500 persons during the day. There were
times when more than 200 men and women were standing
in line outside the doors waiting for room inside.
Practically the same condition prevailed the entire week.
Katherine Grey.
HALL CAINE'S SON VISITS V-L-S-E.
Derwent Hall Caine, son of the widely-known English
author, was the guest of A. W. Goflf, assistant general man-
ager of the V-L-S-E, last week. Mr. Caine, who has just
arrived in this country, is here to study the motion picture
industry from all points, and possibly to appear personally
before the camera in some of his father's works. He has
had considerable film experience in London, among the parts
he played being that of the lead in the picture version of
"The Christian," by the London Film Company. While
here, Mr. Caine will visit the studios of the Vitagraph Com-
pany, as well as those of the Lubin, Selig and Essanay, and
other concerns.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
399
Horkheimer on the Job
"H. M." Tarries at Long Beach Long Enough to Get a
Line on Things.
SANTA CLAUS-LIKE, H. M. Horkheimer, president
and general manager of the Balboa Amusement Pro-
ducing Company, descended on the studio in Long
Beach, Cal., after an absence of four months in the East,
on Christmas Eve. At one o'clock in the morning, he made
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an inspection of the plant, in company with Norman Man-
ning, business manager, to the amazement of the night
watchman. Immediately thereafter, "H. M." went into an
eighteen hour conference with his brother, E. D. Hork-
heimer, secretary and treasurer, who had been on the job
during his absence.
Snatching four hours of sleep, this human bullet — which
is about the best description that can be given of President
Horkheimer — called his various department heads into con-
sultation.
From Business Manager Manning, President Horkheimer
learned just what had been done in the way of improving
the Balboa plant, in his absence. The inclosed studio has
been completed, several new warehouses erected, a papier
mache department added and many other amplifications made
— not to forget the half-dozen new automobiles added to
the steadily growing fleet of motor cars.
Will M. Ritchey, chief scenario editor, advised his supe-
rior that he was just winding up the scripts for "The Red
Circle," the continued detective story which Balboa is giv-
ing to the screen, via Pathe's releasing agency. The original
idea for this series came from H. M. Horkheimer himself.
Gratifying indeed to Mr. Horkheimer was the scrapbook
submitted to him by H. O. Stechhan, his publicity chief.
Although on the job only six months, he has succeeded in
getting the name of Balboa into many publications that
have never before shown any particular interest in moving
pictures.
Among the strongest links in the Balboa organization are
the Brothertons. Two of them have charge of departments.
Robert or "Bob," as he is better known, is at the head of
the laboratory; while a sister. May, presides over the as-
sembly room. To the expert work of these much of the
finish of Balboa pictures as they appear on the screen is
due.
William Beckway, head cameraman; John Wyse, stage
manager; J. W. Loy, superintendent of construction; W. T
Kearns, electrical chief; Roy Frechette, master scenic artist,
and P. V. Wall, custodian of properties, all submitted de-
tailed reports of their respective departments.
The men who actually make the productions — the directors
and cinematographers — also called at the little office in re-
sponse to "H. M.'s" summons. Bertram Bracken, dean of
directors; Harry Harvey, Sherwood Macdonald and Henry
King outlined what they have put on since August; while
Joe Brotherton, George Rizard and Roland Groom spoke of
their camera triumphs and troubles.
Executive reports were made to President Horkheimer
by R. R. Rockett and E. J. Moore. The former has charge
of the Balboa office force and routine, while acting as private
secretary to Mr. Horkheimer, at the same time. Mr. Moore
is the company auditor. Both of these departments were
found in ship-shape condition.
With all this information at his command, President Hork-
heimer met with R. G. Judkins, head of the First National
Bank of Long Beach. Ever since its inception two years
ago, Mr. Judkins has been the financial adviser of the Bal-
boa company. Success has been due in a large measure to
the manner in which his counsel has been followed. Mr.
Horkheimer outlined his plans for the ensuing year and
they were strongly approved by Mr. Judkins. He was par-
ticularly pleased with Balboa's progress in the very recent
past.
IThe future looks good to Balboa," said H. M. Hork-
heimer in speaking of the trade outlook. "Without telling
any secrets, I can say that there are several big consolida-
tions under way, which may culminate almost any day now.
Two of the old line film producers have offered to join with
Balboa. They recognize the need of new blood and seem
to have picked us as the psychological people to save them
from wrecking."
Diversity of Subjects
To Be the Keynote of Equitable Productions — How It Is
Effected.
VARIETY and a diversity of subjects are to be the
keynotes of the Equitable Motion Pictures Corpora-
tion in the future, as has been the policy since Decem-
ber 6, when Henry Kolker in "The Warning" was released.
"The Warning" was a combination allegorical and dramatic
subject in which all the art of the studio mechanic and genius
of the director were brought into play, and the effects of
the scenes in which the drunkard is seen suffering in Hades
were as startling as they were entertaining.
The new policy of reserving and conserving subjects until
their themes and plots and type and character of players
would lend diversity to the program collectively came into
effect following "The Warning," when on December 13 Gail
Kane, the foremost Equitable star, appeared in 'The Laby-
rinth," a tale of stage life. "The Labyrinth" was as dif-
ferent in theme plots and clima.xes from "The Warning" as
the imagination could conceive, and then William Courtenay
in "Sealed Lips" followed "The Labyrinth," a story dealing
with the frailty and degeneration of a man of the cloth, in
direct opposition to the basic principle and atmosphere of
either of the two features preceding it.
Following "Sealed Lips" came "The Senator," in which
Charles J. Ross was featured. "The Senator" combined in
its maze of plots a picturesque tale of political life and
strife, supposedly at the National Capital. Ross and Kolker
were entirely different in the matter of histrionic work from
Miss Kane and William Courtenay, and the four features
following "The Dragon," with Margarita Fischer, a quaint
and unique story of Fifth avenue, the shops and social life
thereon; Molly Mclntyre in "Her Great Hour" as divergent
in every way as was possible, and "The Ransom," with Julia
Dean, another theatrical tale, but this time with mother
love and sacrifice. "Her Great Hour" told of a flirting
wife, devoted husband and hounded shop girl, but in a digni-
fied manner, while "The Struggle" with Frank Sheridan is
a virile story of an indiscreet youth, his terrible ordeal
after becoming infected with leprosy, the devotion to him
of the man he wronged and the subsequent denouement.
"The Chain Invisible," which comes early next month,
is Richard Le Gallienne's rhetorical belief that no two people
of opposite sex can possibly be thrown into each other's
company without absolutely falling in love with each other.
Emmett Corrigan and Gerda Holmes are to work under the
auspices of Frank Powell in this unusual story, while as
in direct opposition of effect, local detail and theme "The
Clarion" with Carlyle Blackwell will see Samuel Hopkins
Adams' remarkable treatise against fake nostrums; follow-
ing, Muriel Ostriche in "Babette of the Ballyhoo" is another
direct divergence from all the other features of the past
eight and forthcoming ten weeks, in that it tells the story
of a little circus girl, her tribulations and her romances, and
will be followed by one of the most sumptuous and unusual
features Equitable has yet produced — "Her God" with Gail
Kane, which is so difficult of production that E. Mason Hop-
per demanded three months to complete the desert and alle-
gorical scenes alone.
Variety and diversity, according to Mr. Spiegel, are the
two obtaining tenets with Equitable, and he seems to bear
his belief out, as attested by the extreme divergence of
titles, stories and players shown above.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Caught in a Blizzard
Equitable Players Have Thrilling Experience in Arizona
Snowstorm.
OF THE many narrow escapes recorded in the making
of films, and there have been many, the experiences
of the Equitable Motion Picture Corporation's com-
pany appearing in "Her God," under the direction of E.
Mason Hopper, reached the zenith of hazardous experiences
recently when Gail Kaiie, star of the company, and 110
other players were caught in the foothills on the edge of
Gail Kane's Refuge During Arizona Blizzard.
the great American desert in Arizona in a terrific blizzard
and during the height of the storm wandered six miles out
of their way and were compelled to seek refuge on a cattle
ranch where many of the Mexicans and cowboys employed
by the company were compelled to sleep in the corral with
the sheep in order to keep warm because the small hacienda,
or ranch house, could not accommodate over 65 people.
The company left Jerome, Arizona, nine o'clock in the
morning for a location near Springdale. a small settlement
twenty-two miles up in the foothills. The storm broke
with terrible fury and without warning about half-past ten,
and in the blinding snow and terrible wind even their guide
became confused and instead of traveling to the north the
company, nearly frozen, wet to the bone, finally reached a
ranch, known as Hacienda 104. and were given such shelter
and succor as the conditions warranted.
George Sheer, the company manager, who remained at
Jerome, after failure of the company to report for three
days, communicated with President Spiegel of the Equitable
concern, and arrangements were made for one of the officers
of the company to go to the west, as the worst was feared;
but while arrangements were made, one of the cowboys
of the company returned to Jerome, and when the storm
abated the entire company returned none the worse for
its trying experiences, except a number of bad colds and
several cases of threatened pneumonia. Miss Kane suffered
greatly from privation and exposure, but preferred to re-
main with the company, saying she would rather work
under stress of illness than remain in the desert any longer.
The Associated Press wires were placed at the disposal of
the Equitable concern and it was this organization which
first gathered news to the effect that the company was
safely sheltered at the ranch.
DIRECTOR MIDDTETON TO MAKE MASTER-
PICTURES.
_Hn^■inn' conmlpted the present series of Casino Star Come-
dies being released as Mutual pictures. Director Edwin Mid-
dleton will frn his hack on the Gaumont Studio at Flush-
ine. L. T., thi"? week for the more congenial climate of
JarV':r,nv""e Fin On hU arrival at the metropolis of
Florida. Mr. Middleton will take up the Gaumont direction
of Mutual Mnsterpictitres. de luxe edition, in as'^ociation with
Richard Garrick, William F. Haddock and Henry J. Vernot,
who are already making Gaumont pictures there.
GENERAL MANAGER F. G. BRADFORD GOES SOUTH.
To pet into close touch with the manifold activities of the
companies at the Gaumont winter quarters. General Man-
ager F. G. Bradford has gone to Jacksonville, Fla., to spend
two weeks there. Three Mutual Masterpirtures are in work
at the present time, and Mr. Bradford will have the oppor-
tunity of seeing them while thev are being filmed. These
productions are "The Dead Alive" with Marguerite Courtot,
■"The llrifter" with Alexander Gaden and Lucille Taft. and
■"I .Accuse!" with Gertrude Robinson and Alexander Gaden.
Bennett Southard
BENNETT SOUTHARD, a Californian and graduate of
the University of that state, has been engaged to play
principal parts for the Mirror Films, Inc., after a suc-
cessful career on the stage. Mr. Southard has been espe-
cially engaged to play an important role in a surprise spec-
tacle which is said to be in the course of construction in the
Mirror scenario department.
Southard played for several years in the principal Pacific
Coast stock companies, among them the Morosco and
Belasco companies in
Los Angeles and the
James Neill Company
in San Francisco. He
made his New York
debut at VVallack's the-
ater playing the part of
the Judge in "The
Judge and the Jury,"
produced by Charles
Frohman. He was in
the original cast of
George Broadhurst's
play, "The Coward,"
and also created an im-
portant role in "The
Man of the Hour." Mr.
Southard has been in
support of many Broad-
way stars such as Guy
Bates Post, Charles
R i c h m a n, and won
great praise for his
characterization of one
of the best parts in
"The Yellow Jacket." Leading man with Katherine Grey,
he took a plunge into vaudeville in "Above the Law," pro-
duced by Martin Beck, and later played with Mrs. Louis
James on the variety stage. Since then he has appeared
with Bertha Kalich as well as under the management of
Cohan & Harris and A. H. Woods. His most recent New
York appearance was in "The Soul Machine," produced by
Augustus Thomas under the auspices of the New York Stage
Society. Within the past year, Mr. Southard has been doing
work in motion pictures with considerable success. His
work in "The Cowardly Way," an Equitable picture, brought
him to the attention of Captain Harry Lambart of the
Mirror company, who engaged the actor for a part on
which the Captain lays great stress.
Bennett Southard.
SELIG TO PRODUCE "THE CRISIS."
Colin Campbell, dean of the Selig corps of directors, has
gone to St. Louis, after a brief sojourn in Chicago, where
he will look over unusual locations called for in the great
story of "The Crisis." The old slave market and other
locations well known in ante-bellum days will be inspected
by Mr. Campbell. "The Crisis," the great story from the
pen of Winston Churchill, will be filmed by the Selig Com-
pany with all the elaborateness that signalized those other
two great Selig dramas, namely, "The Spoilers" and "The
Ne'er-Do-Well." While in Chicago, Mr. Campbell took
occasion to discourse interestingly on the forthcoming Selig
Red Seal play to be released through V-L-S-E. It is to be
entitled "Thou Shalt Not Covet" and features Tyrone Power
and Kathlyn Williams, supported by Guy Oliver and Eugenie
Besserer. Mr. Campbell has produced such Selit; specials
as "The Spoilers." "The Carpet from Bagdad." "The Ne'er-
Do-Well" and "Thou Shalt Not Covet," released through
V-L-S-E on February 7.
Lumley Hare, the English leading man who has been seen
in so many successful Broadway plays, is under contract with
the World Film Corporation. His first screen appearance
will 'le in support of Kitty Gordon in "As in a Looking Glass."
The days when knighthood was in flower are portrayed
with all the picturesque romance of the medieval days in "The
White Rosette." a Mutual Masterpicture. de \u\e. now in
P'-eparation at the American Film Company's (Mutual) stu-
dios. Castles, drawbridges, moats and mailed armor have
been constructed or hunted up among relics of ancient days
to lend realism to the picture. E. Forrest Taylor. Helene
Rosson, Eugenie and Harry Von Meter are cast in the lead-
ing roles.
Paul Gilmore is featured in the leading role of the Knicker-
bocker Star Features three-reel photodrama entitled "Houses
of Mystery," released on the General Film program Friday,
January 21.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
401
World Offers Strong Program
Four Big Features With Noted Players Mark the January
Releases.
THE World Film Corporation's schedule of releases for
the first month of the new year is an exceptionally
strong one, bringing forward as it does such stars as
Holbrook Blinn, Kitty Gordon, and George Beban, in pho-
todramas especially adapted to suit the methods and dra-
matic talents of the noted players named.
Holbrook Blinn adds another noted portrait to the long
gallery of famous characters in his study of McTeague, irt
"Life's Whirlpool," which is a dramatic and striking feature
based on Frank Norris' novel, "McTeague," which created
much discussion when it was published. In "Life's Whirl-
pool," Mr. Blinn is supported by Fania Marinoff, the well
known young emotional actress who assumes the role of
Trina, the woman who despite McTeague's vagaries sticks
to him through thick and thin till her situation becomes
more than flesh and blood can support.
"Fruits of Desire" stars Robert Warwick, whose name is
potent among the patrons of motion picture theaters
throughout the country. In support of Mr. Warwick ap-
pears a cast worthy of his powers and including such noted
names as Ralph Delmore, Robert Cummings, Madeline
Traverse, who makes her debut under the World Film stan-
dard in this drama; Dorothy Fairchild, Phillis Hazeltine,
Mildred Havens, James Mack, Alec B. Francis, Harry G.
Weir and others equally well known. The story of "Fruits
of Desire" is based upon Henry Russell Miller's powerful
novel of modern life, "The Ambition of Mark Truitt." There
are scenes in the picture taken in the heart of the great
steel mills near Pittsburgh. The picture is under the direc-
tion of Oscar Eagle; which is enough to guarantee the ex-
cellence of its arrangement and perfection of its detail.
"The Point of View" introduces a new film star in the
charming person of Frances Nelson, who is provided with
an exceptionally strong and congenial part in this film ver-
sion of Jules Eckert Goodman's dramatic story. Miss Nel-
son plays Myra, a country girl who is ardently loved by a
prosaic grocery "king" but hankers for an artistic career.
The story hinges on the "point of view" of Robert and
Myra. To Robert, Myra is a toy. To her, love rules su-
preme and she adores even the worthless Lawton. The
problem presented by the working out of this strong situa-
tion gives "The Point of View" real dramatic force and
sustained action. Emile Chautard directs this feature.
Kitty Gordon enters the ranks of film divinities in a
compelling screen production of E. C. Phillips' sensational
novel of smart society life, "As in a Looking Glass." Miss
Gordon in this photoplay is provided with a role congenial
to her in every way. She enacts a woman of the "four
hundred" and is afforded an opportunity to display an amaz-
ing variety of gowns.
"The Genius-Pierre" is the title finally selected for the
new photodrama in which George Beban, who won screen
fame in "An Alien," makes his bow under the World ban-
ners. In "The Genius-Pierre" Mr. Beban is seen in a role
he has so far directed. Additional interest is added to "The
Genius-Pierre" by the fact that George Beban is himself
responsible for the scenario. Mr. Beban is supported by a
large cast singularly well selected, including Doris Kenyon,
John Hines and John Davidson.
Scene from "The Genius-Pierre" (World Film).
of absolute novelty and one which blends pathos and swift,
soul-stirring drama. Maurice Tourneur, who directed "The
Genius-Pierre," is authority for the statement that it ex-
ceeds in sheer dramatic interest and intensity any drama
Industrial Moving Picture Company
The New Studio in Chicago Will Be Opened Early in
February, With Thoroughly Up-to-date Facilities.
THE accompanying cut shows the exterior of the new
laboratory and studios now being erected in Chicago
by the Industrial Moving Picture Company. The
building proper is 129 by 124, two stories, and is iireproof
throughout. The laboratory will have a weekly capacity of
nearly 2,000,000 feet of film. The studio floor provides for
the adequate handling of six generous sets. Adjoining the
building is an inclosed area of 124 by 48, whicli will be
used for garage and storage purposes. The air throughout
Exterior of New Laboratory and Studios of the Industrial
Moving Picture Co., Chicago.
the entire building is washed and temperatured by special
apparatus which governs both temperature and humidity.
The ceiling and floors are all covered and each room made
absolutely dustproof. An 18,000-galIon tank on the roof
takes care of the automatic sprinkling system which pro-
tects each room. The perforating room provides for eighteen
Bell & Howell machines. The printing room is built to
operate comfortably thirty printers. The general offices
of the Industrial Moving Picture Company will be located
here, while a service station and sales oflSce will be oper-
ated in the downtown district at an address to be announced
later.
The outside structure is practically completed and it is
expected that the entire building will be ready for oacu-
pancy and operation sometime in February, at which time
it will be thrown open for public inspection.
Pictures to Instruct Bankers
National City Bank to Use Paramount Travel Series oa
Latin America.
MOTION pictures as a part of the education of the
young banker is the latest use to which the silent
drama is being put. Following the trend of intense
interest that has been manifest in the rapid growth of the
instructive motion picture, the National City Bank in New
York City, through its president, Frank C. Vanderlip has
contracted with Paramount Pictures Corporation to show
the South American travel series four days each week for
the purpose of better acquainting the members of the bank's
educational department with the exceptional facts of interest
regarding Latin America, preparatory to their taking up
their future work in that country.
. ^'^f students in the educational department of the Na-
tional City Bank will be shown the Travel Pictures— Tues-
days, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays of each week,
beginning their travels with an aeroplane trip over the
Florida Keys to Pelican Island, thence to Key West Ja-
maica, the Panama Canal, Santiago de Chile, Valparaiso,
Chile; Mollendo, Peru; Ariquipa, Peru; the Palominas
Islands which lie off the coast of Peru, Huancayo, Lima,
Peru; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Cerro de
Pasco, Quito, Ecuador; Sugar Loaf Mountain; Guayaquil,
Ecuador; La Paz, Bolivia; the Rio de Janeiro Hydro-Elec-
tric Power Plant; and all other places of interest at each
of which the most important historical, geographical and
instructive features are made the primary issue of the dif-
ferent installments.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
M. H. Hoffman.
M. H. Hoffman Talks on Bluebird
General Manager of New Feature Company Outlines Advan-
tages Under Which Concern Begins Business.
WITH the presentation of Mine. Sarah Bernhardt, in
"Jeanne Dore," at F. F. Proctor's New York City
theaters, to be followed by all houses on the Proctor
circuit, the Bluebird photoplays get under way. This re-
lease is the first of a series that its promoters claim promises
unusual results for exhibitors. The campaign of advertising
and publicity will assume a nation-wide scope. "We think
Bluebird photoplays will
have tremendous ad-
vantages over other fea-
ture products," said M.
H. Hoffman, general
manager of the Blue-
bird corporation. "To
set forth these advan-
tages in detail many
angles of film produc-
tion and distribution
must be taken into con-
sideration.
"In the first place,
speaking in my capacity
as general manager of
Bluebird Photo Plays,
Inc., their promotion
and deliveries will be
carefully and effectively
supervised, after the
films are turned out, un-
der our arrangement
with the Universal to
utilize their tremendous
equipment at Universal
City, their new half-million-dollar studio in New Jersey, to-
gether with the pick and choice of Universal players.
"Our arrangement to utilize space in certain Universal
exchanges throughout the country, and the system and fa-
cilities of these exchanges have eliminated much of the
large overhead expense that usually cuts so deeply into the
original investment in film production and distribution cap-
ital.
"The saving thus attained gives us additional means to
turn into the actual production of Bluebird features. Again
an advantage to exhibitors will be developed in the method
by which our features will be selected. The fact that our
directors will regard a production as being of Bluebird
standard and quality will not be sufficient. It is necessary
that a jury of fifteen exhibitors pass upon a production be-
fore it will be admitted to the Bluebird class. By this method
of selection Bluebirds will be, as far as the allied human
judgment of the jury can determine, a feature that is as-
sured of successful exploitation immediately it comes under
the Bluebird brand.
"In every line of merchandising — and why are not filrns
merchandise? — the reduction in production and cost of dis-
tribution invariably redounds to the benefit of the article
itself. That hundreds of thousands will be saved through
Bluebird's production advantages may be readily believed;
the saving in cost of distribution may be readily estimated.
It costs an average feature exchange $500 a week for the
maintenance of each branch. Figuring the cost of rental
to Bluebird for space in the seventy-two branches which
the Universal system affords we will be able to distribute
our production at an actual saving of $35,000 per week, a
tidy sum in itself.
"When the exhibitor realizes that this actual saving, plus
the further and enormous saving in the cost of actual pro-
duction, will be put right into Bluebird features he can ar-
rive at an inkling of the tremendous production be may con-
fidently expect through Bluebird. Thirty-five thousand dol-
lars will go a long way toward paying for an average weekly
feature release, but it will only be part of the cost involved
in perfecting a Bluebird.
"Whenever an available production is made by anybody
outside of our organization that is of sufficient class and
excellence to pass the jury of exhibitors and thus be proved
worthy to become a Bluebird we will buy it, and our facil-
ities will be ample to bring to our brand the cream of the
world's market. We begin this feature of our policy at
French rights to the Bernhardt photoplay — a figure that
was almost exactly tlie price wc paid when it seemed prob-
able that Mme. Bernhardt would be physically able to re-
turn to America for another farewell tour. These incidents
prove the increasing value to the exhibitor of this film."
By the film trade in general the engagement of Mr. Hoff-
man as the general manager of Bluebird Photo Plays is
considered a stroke of business acumen on the part of the
board of directors. His skillful control of the Universal's
exchanges make him equal to the task of distributing, pro-
moting and making popular and accordingly profitable to
all concerned the features that shall come to view under
the Bluebird insignia.
Lasky Releases for February-
Fanny Ward, Charlotte Walker and Blanche Svsreet Will
Appear in Three Productions.
ANNOUNCEMENT is made this week by the Jesse L.
Lasky Feature Play Company of the photoplays it
will release on the Paramount program during Feb-
ruary. The productions and the dates of their release are:
Fannie Ward in "Tennessee's Pardner," a picturization by
Marion Fairfax of Scott Marble's version of Bret Harte's
story of the same name; February 3.
Miss Charlotte Walker in "The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine," from Eugene Walter's story of the same name, based
on John Fox, Jr.'s, widely read novel; February 14. Cecil
B. DeMille is the director of "The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine."
Miss Blanch Sweet in "The Blacklist," a tense dramatic
photoplay by Marion Fairfax.
"Tennessee's Pardner," in which Miss Ward will appear,
is a tale of the far west, the days of '49, when strong men
fought the elements and made marches across the coun-
try to establish a new empire. Of all the stories written by
Bret Harte, this narrative of little "Tennessee" is probably
the best known.
Among interesting features of the Lasky picturization of
"Tennessee's Pardner" is the fact that considerable of the
action takes place in the old mission of San Fernando, Cal.
Permission was obtained to use the old mission as the scene
of the pictures. This quaint old place, a relic of a former
day, was built by the Jesuits about 1800 and is one of a
series of missions, each situated about a day's journey from
the other in a line of travel from Mexico to Monterey.
For several years Miss Charlotte Walker appeared as
the star on the legitimate stage in "The Trail of the Lone-
some Pine," in which she now appears, under the direction
of Cecil B. DeMille, as the photoplay star.
Miss Walker already has appeared in two Lasky produc-
tions with exceptional success. They are "Kindling" and
"Out of the Darkness." The role of June in "The Trail of
the Lonesome Pine" admirably suits Miss Walker's great
charm and beauty. The picturization will be one of the
most elaborate produced by the Lasky company and Mr.
DeMille and the members of the cast have been in the
mountains for more than two weeks completing some of
the scenes.
The appearance of Blanche Sweet in another Lasky pho-
toplay is always the cause of anticipation on the part of
exhibitors and the public. William C. DeMille is directing
the production, "The Blacklist," which is a photodrama
by Marion Fairfax.
is the recent offer made by a French releasing firm for the
FANNIE WARD AND JACK DEAN MARRIED.
Miss Fannie Ward, the brilliant star of the Jesse L. Lasky
Feature Play Company whose recent production, "The
Cheat," has created a sensation, surprised her numerous
friends in the photoplay colony in Southern California and
on Broadway, New York, at the announcement this week of
her marriage to Jack Dean. Mr. Dean, who appeared as
leading man with Miss Ward in many legitimate attractions
in New York, London and en tour, is now a member of the
Lasky Features Play Company and has appeared in leading
support of Miss Ward in productions which include "The
Marriage of Kitty," "The Cheat," and "Tennessee's Pard-
ner."
With the announcement of their marriage, which was the
occasion for hundreds of messages of felicitations sent to
them at the Lasky studios at Hollywood, Miss Ward and
Mr. Dean declared their intention of living in Hollywood
or nearby in the future. Miss Ward is under a long term
contract with the Lasky Feature Play Company and she
and Mr. Dean are just completing arrangements to purchase
a beautiful estate within motoring distance of the studios.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
4Ui
Coming Keystones Brilliant
Mack Sennett Has Outdone Himself in Triangle Comedies
Starring Eminent Players.
TAKING some of tlie same characters he used in
"Crooked to the End," Mack Sennett has endeavored
to out-thrill and out-comedy that Triangle-Keystone
with a new one called, provisionally, "The Great Leap."
Fred Mace and Anna Luther are again the railroad station
Scene from "Murray's Mix-Up" (Triangle-Keystone).
agent and his pretty daughter, respectively. The story deals
with the attempted robbery of funds from a nearby mill.
Earl Rodney, Joseph Swickard, Billie Brockwill and Dale
Fuller having important roles. Among the thrills are Miss
Luther's leap on horseback from a bridge into the swirling
waters of a river; Fred Mace's rapid revolutions when
bound to a spinning flywheel; Earl Rodney's near-death in
a stone-crushing machine, and the passage of a deep ravine
by a band of crooks on a bucket line.
Other marvelous new Keystones are "Fatty and Mabel
Adrift." with Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand; "Be-
cause He Loved Her," with Sam Bernard and Mae Busch;
"Murray's Mix-Up," with Charles Murray, Harry Booker
and Louise Fazenda, and "A Modern Enoch Arden," starring
the tramp comedian. Joe Jackson. The last-named is a bur-
lesque of the well-known Tennyson story, with the amus-
ing Jackson in the role of a returning wanderer whose home
has meantime been invaded by the family lawyer who is
Scene from "A Modern Enoch Arden" (Triangle-Keystone).
in turn hounded by a pair of blackmailers. "Murray's Mix-
Up" pokes fun at the prevailing type of "westerns," show-
ing Mr. Murray in a "Bill" Hart role of sheriflf and the
diminutive Mr. Booker as the owner of a gambling hell.
"Because He Loved Her" is a restaurant story, many jumps
ahead of the old-series Keystone, "A Hash House Fraud."
As to "Fatty and Mabel Adrift," that is described as pure
thrills and fun, with Mr. Arbuckle and Miss Normand at
their best as a pair of honeymooners floated out to sea
in their beach cottage.
Unprecedented activity characterizes the Keystone or-
ganization, and with the new indoor studio completed, the
work goes on twenty-four hours a day. It is believed Mr.
Sennett's record of producing two amazing comedy thrillers
a week, each from two to four reels in length, is unequalled
and unlikely to be surpassed. There are now nine Keystone
companies actively making film, and special sensations are
promised from those headed by William Collier and Chester
Conklin.
Tree as Macbeth
What He Said After His First Day of Picture-Taking for
the Triangle-Fine Arts.
TUESDAY, January 4, was Sir Herbert Tree's first day
of work on "Macbeth" at the Triangle-Fine Arts studio.
He ended it marveling at the resources placed at his
command and most enthusiastic over the opportunity that the
Griffith photoplay technique offered for distinguished rendi-
tion of the Shakespeare stories. Sir Herbert said:
"It is quite wonderful how many things can be done in
pictures for the Shakespeare tales that cannot be done on
the stage. With all due reverence to the master dramatist,
it is possible to illuminate and accentuate many details so
as to produce a marvelously truth-telling commentary on
the text and at the same time heighten the dramatic values.
"That is what I have learned from my first days' work
with Director Emerson upon the scenario. The pictorial
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree at Fine Arts Studio.
Left to right ; Frank E. Woods, David Warlt Griffith and Sir Herbert.
possibilities of 'Macbeth' grow, as one studies it in the light
of this strange new art, into something very beautiful and
wonderful — not precisely a play in the Shakespearean sense,
perhaps, but a dramatic narrative of great power.
"I should like to call this series of productions 'Tales
from Shakespeare.' If we can bring to the dramas some
such reverent and illuminating interpretation as did Charles
Lamb, I shall be happy indeed to have entered upon this
enterprise. The motion picture studios are naturally strange
places to me, but I am delighted with the kindly spirit of
welcome and co-operation manifested and the amazing vital-
ity of the industry. I know now that I am going to like
it immensely."
BETTY HARTE IS FEATURED.
In the "copy" announcing the release of David Horsley's
five-reel Mutual Masterpicture, de luxe edition, "The Bait,"
on January 22. Miss Margaret Gibson was mentioned as
co-star with William Clififord. This was due to an unin-
tentional error. The leading role in "The Bait" is played
by Miss Betty Harte, a photoplayer of rare ability and with
a large following, who gives in this release one of her finest
characterizations. The correction is made in justice to Miss
Harte.
A. C. LANGAN PROUD FATHER.
A. C. Langan, who is the paramount factor in the Sun
Photoplay Company, is receiving the sincerest congratula-
tions of his friends on the birth of his little daughter, Mig-
non Zenna Langan. The child was born January 3 and reg-
istered very close to nine pounds. The doctor commented
upon the sound lungs of the infant and is amply corroborated
by the proud young father. Mother and child are doing
splendidly.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Vitagraphs for Next Week
■Good Subjects to Be Released for the Week of January 17.
■iil\jr Y LADY'S SLIPPER," a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon
V I feature in five parts, with Anita Stewart and Earle
Williams, produced under the direction of Ralph
Ince from the story by Cyrus Townsend Brady, is the prin-
cipal release by the Vitagraph Company for the week of
January 17. It is one of the most elaborate costume produc-
Scene from "My Lady's Slipper" (Vitagraph).
tions ever seen on the screen and shows Miss Stewart and
Mr. Williams to splendid advantage in the silks and satins
of the Louis XVI period in France.
As the Countess, Anita Stewart, in a white wig, with silks
and laces, makes the role one of the most beautiful in her
screen experience. Earle Williams maintains his reputation
for good looks and histrionic ability, while Harry Northrup
as the Marquis gives a splendid portrayal of that difficult
role. Others in the cast are Joseph Kilgour, Julia Swayne
Gordon, George O'Donnell, William Shea and George Stev-
ens. The story was picturized by Edward Montagne, and is
scheduled for release as a five-part Blue Ribbon Feature on
January 17.
Included in the week's releases is a one-part comedy,
"Them Was the Good Old Days," featuring Kate Price,
Harry Fisher, John T. Kelly; "A Telegraphic Tangle," a one-
reel comedy by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, and a Broadway
Star Feature, "The Secret Seven," produced by William
Humphrey and featuring Leo Delany, Carolyn Birch, Harry
Northrup, Rose Tapley, Templer Saxe and Director Hum-
phrey.
"Them Was the Good Old Days," scheduled for release
January 17, tells the story of a grouchy old man whose an-
tipathy to modern things brings on a dream, and he lives
again in the times of a hundred years ago. He then appre-
Scene from "Them Was the Good Old Days" (Vitagraph).
■ciates the comforts of modern civilization. He is forced to
wield the axe, shoot a blunderbuss, and is injured by an auto-
mobile which runs away and causes a sensation among the
people of that time. He is about to be burned at the stake,
when Indians capture him and he is again threatened. His
dream ends and he is perfectly satisfied that the old days
were not so good, after all.
The story was produced by C. Jay Williams from the
scenario by Mark Swan, and the three Vitagraph comedians,
Kate Price, Harry Fisher and John T. Kelly, give a good
account of themselves.
"A Telegraphic Tangle," a one-part comedy, with Mr. and
Mrs. Sidney Drew, is scheduled for release on January 21.
It is a story of a man who has a night out agamst the
wishes of his wife. When she looks for him the next morn-
ing, she calls up various friends, all of whom admit that the
husband had spent the night at each particular house. An-
other excuse is given that all of the party spent the night
in jail, and they produce a policeman to corroborate the
story. The policeman gets some graft from it and calmly
announces that he has been sent by the magistrate to collect
the fine. The husband at the close is a sadder but wiser man.
"The Secret Seven," released j[anuary 22. is a Broadway
Star Feature in three parts, and is a Secret Service play of
exciting episodes, produced under the direction of William
Humphrey. The Secret Seven are a band of counterfeiters.
A Secret Service man and his friend, an Italian doctor, dis-
guise themselves and spy on the law-breakers. The doctor
finds his sweetheart allied with the band. A wedding, jeal-
ousy and hate form a basis for the interesting incidents that
occur. In the cast are William Humphrey, Leo Delany,
Harry Northrup, Carolyn Birch, Rose Tapley and Templer
Saxe.
Adolf Philipp with World Film
Actor-Producer Signs Agreement to Appear in a Number of
Pictureplays.
LEWIS J. SELZNICK has reached an agreement with
Adolf Philipp, actor, author, producer, composer and
impresario (the German George M. Cohan), to appear
personally in motion pictures under the banner of the World
Film Corporation, in all his famous successes, including
"Alma, Where Do You
Live?" "The Midnight
Girl," "Auction Pinoch-
le," "New York Life,"
"The Happiest Man in
New York," "New York
at Night," "A New
York Brewer," "Two
Lots in the Bronx" and
"My Shadow and I."
The first release has
been decided upon, but
Mr. Selznick is not yet
ready to announce it.
In all, Adolf Philipp
and his brother Paul
have acquired the rights
to more than 200 for-
eign plays, including
the works of Delmar,
Beaumarchais, Fuler,
D a u d e t . Colombi,
Grimm, Kaiser, Jensen,
Rameau and Sardou.
Altogether more than
forty foreign authors
are represented, among
them being the names
of those whose dramas
have pleased the theater-goers of the great cities of the con-
tinent and which have also scored heavily when produced in
American theaters.
For a number of years Mr. Philipp has been one of the
most prominent figures in the American dramatic world,
producing musical and dramatic hits which have received
high praise from critics and have scored long runs in Broad-
way theaters. In this connection it is interesting to note
that Mr. Philipp, with unusual modesty for a prominent
impresario, has up to the present time kept his own dra-
matic and literary ability behind the nom-de-plumes of Paul
Herve and Jean Briquet. These "two successful authors"
had risen to the dizzy heights of fame based on such in-
ternational musical plays as "Alma," "Adele," and "Tlie Mid-
night Girl," before Mr. Philipp was cornered and finally ad-
mitted tliat he himself was practically the author of these
productions.
A special staff of directors has been engaged by the Shu-
bert Film Corporation which will do the actual filming of
Mr. Philipp's productions, releasing them through the World
Film Corporation, to superintend the making of the features.
Contracts have already been signed with several noted stars
to appear at the head of companies remarkable for their
general strength and balance.
Adolf PhUipp.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
405
Helen, a Circus Rider
Kalem's Railroad Heroine Introduces "Russian Drag" and
Other Surprises in Forthcoming "Hazards."
HELEN GIBSON has been withholding a secret from
photoplay fans. While she has been going through
episode after episode of the "Hazards of Helen," per-
forming thrilling railroad feats, it has been unusupected that
the daring actress is equally adept as an equestrienne. This
Helen Gibson Doing the "Russian Drag."
hidden fact came to light recently on the arrival of Hamilton
Smith, Kalem's new western general manager at the Cali-
fornia studio, when he learned that Miss Gibson had gained
considerable fame in the sawdust arena before entering upon
picture work. As a result it has been decided to include
riding exploits in the forthcoming "Hazards" wherever prac-
ticable and in keeping with the demands of the story.
In a "Hazard" soon to be released Helen introduces the
"Russian drag," the feat shown in the accompanying illus-
tration. The "Russian drag" is not, as its name might imply,
a new dancing step, but the title is the circus form for the
feat of standing astride two racing horses. A dangerous
effort even under circus conditions, Helen is called upon to
undergo even greater risks in the picture, since she must
wear the encumbering clothes of ordinary life and ride with-
out the steadying aid of reins. The "Russian drag" is at-
tempted by few circus riders, and has never before been
shown on the screen. It is only one of the daredevil ex-
ploits on horseback which Helen promises to add to her
usual railroad stunts in the forthcoming "Hazards."
The Kalem California studio at which the railroad pictures
are produced is at present the scene of unusual activity and
there are rumors that numerous additions to the company
and other strengthening moves may be expected in the near
future. The railroad equipment has been increased by the
purchase of several new passenger coaches of the types used
in transcontinental travel. Negotiations are also under way
for the purchase of another engine in addition to the now
famous "3203" that has played its part in so many thrilling
railroad pictures. In the past Kalem has leased additional
equipment when needed for the "Hazards," but with the
plans for increased producing activity it has been deemed
wise to double the present equipment by purchase outright.
ROBERT HARRON IN THE EAST.
Robert Harron, co-star of the Triangle-Fine Arts play,
"The Missing Link," and featured with Mae Marsh in
"Hoodoo Ann," came east during the holidays on the sad
errand of bringing to New York the body of his brother
for burial. Charles Harron was killed Christmas eve as the
result of a Fine Arts automobile turning turtle at the corner
of one of the principal downtown streets of Los Angeles.
He was a year older than Robert and had been his in-
separable companion ever since D. W. Griffith brought the
young actor out to the west coast. Mr. Harron stated that
production at the Griffith studio is now at its busiest. The
new Griffith twelve-reeler, formerly called "The Mother and
the Law," occupies buildings covering several city blocks,
and the ten Triangle companies are likewise working with
intense energy.
Rothapfel to Direct Knickerbocker
Premier Exhibitor Expects to Make Many Changes and
Great Things Are Looked For.
BEGINNING Monday, January 9, and continuing to Fri-
day, January 14, inclusive, the Knickerbocker theater,
where Triangle films have been showing, will be daik.
The eclipse will come to an end with Saturday, January IS,
when a new regime will begin with the premier exhibitor,
Samuel L. Kotliaplel. in complete oharge.
Mr. Rothapfel has been invited to take the management
of the KnickerbockiT llieater by H. E. Aitken, president of
the Triangle Corporation. Mr. Aitken said, in speaking to a
representative of the Moving Picture World, that Mr. Roth-
apfel had been invited to take charge "in order that the
theater may have the benefit of his experience and under
his guidance become a true model Triangle theater."
Mr. Rothapfel was immersed in work when a representa-
tive of the Moving Picture World called upon him m his
office in the Times Bjjilding.
"I have a very good opinion of Triangle films," said Mr.
Rothapfel, "and I believe that they are worthy of the best
presentation I can give them. I am of course going to make
some changes. For one thing the show will be continuous.
In the second place music will play its proper part, which
means that it will be a very essential part of the perform-
ance. I will have an orchestra of twenty-five pieces. The
orchestra consists of men of my own selection and men who
are experienced in the work which I will require of them.
The leaders will be Hugo Riesenfeld, who conducted Lasky's
Carmen at Boston; M. L. Lake and W. H. Furst. They will
all work under my constant personal direction. I will com-
pose and select the music for all Triangle plays. There will
be a complete staff of copyists for the work of supplying
the scores. A splendid organ will be installed by the Wur-
litzer Company. While there are certain physical handicaps
in the present state of the Knickerbocker theater, I vvill do
mv very best to please its patrons. The opening night I
think will furnish proof of my enthusiasm for my work. In
the matter of prices I want to say that there will be some
seats held at $2, but the prevailing prices will be much
lower, with SO cents top."
Work on the Rialto theater, of which Mr. Rothapfel will
be the managing director, is progressing rapidly, but no
definite date for the formal opening can be given to the pub-
lic at this time.
A marvellous change for the better may be expected at
the Knickerbocker on and after January IS.
An Exhibitor Elected Alderman
GEORGE HILKEMEIER, a brother and partner of the
well known Brooklyn exhibitor, William Hilkemeier,
has been elected
to the office of Alder-
man from the Sixtieth
District, Brooklyn,
which is situated in
what used to be known
as Old Williamsburgh.
Mr. Hilkemeier has
entered the political
field only within the
last two or three years,
but his popularity soon
brought him to the
front and he won out
in the Democratic pri-
maries by a decisive
majority. The Sixtieth
District being nor-
mally Democratic, Mr.
Hilkemeier won "in a
walk." He and his
brother have been the
motion picture pio-
neers in the Eastern
District of Brooklyn,
where at one time they
owned half a dozen
theaters. Their first
theater was located Geo. Hilkemeier.
on Broadway, Brook lyn E. D.
Alderman Hilkemeier says that he will do all in his power
to help the moving picture men if occasion demands it.
406
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Chicago News Letter
By JAS. 8. McQUADE.
FederEil Censorship of Moving Pictures.
THE tendency of the federal government towards pater-
nalism is, perhaps, more strikingly shown by the atti-
tude of the House Committee on Education towards
moving pictures at the present time than by any other action
at any time. The board in question, if the members require
the knowledge, need not go far to find out that federal cen-
sorship does not preclude state censorship, and that the lat-
ter can still be improved (?) by concurrent municipal cen-
sorship. And with three possible concurrent censorships we
shall have the moving picture finally censored out of
business.
This censorship craze over the moving picture is really so
indefensible that it should be laughed out of court. More
especially will this apply to federal censorship, which the
Chicago Tribune, in a recent editorial under the heading
"National 'Movie' Censorship," refers to as follows:
A bill Is now under consideration in tlie bouse committee on education
to establish a federal board ot moving picture censorship. It is re-
ported the disposition ot the committee is to recommend the measure
for passage. , ,
We haven't a doubt ot It. What is our American system of local
government to a congressional committee infected with a passion for
moral reform?
But the committee should not content itself with so minor a matter as
protecting the youth and suggestible adults ot Kokomo and Kalamazoo
from the contagion ot wicked films. There are many careless communi-
ties that allow dogs to run at large. The committee should frame a
federal law against this evil. Garbage disposal is deplorably Inefficient
In many towns. We need a uniform national statute on this subject to
save the health ot unheeding citizenship. We regret to note that the
policy ot segregation of vice is still adhered to in many cities. The com-
mittee should see to it that a national law brings these communities to
a sense of their error. Or, perhaps, the committee believes segregation
is the better policy. In which case a law should be recommended imposing
segregation on all communities.
The field of usefulness opened up to the committee on education and
to congress on the lines of regulation governing the moving picture
censorship measure and the Mann white slave act is practically un-
limited. If zealously cultivated under the guidance of the innumerable
reform associations, groups, committees, etc., we eventually shall have
a perfectly standardized continent, disciplined and ordered from Wash-
ington (with federal prisons as common as post offices), and we can
then dispense entirelv with the bother of local legislation and the ex-
pense of local administration. Great Is moral reform by federal legis-
lation. We cannot keep our own door steps swept. Let Washington
do it.
Chicago Theatrical Manager Sees Boon in Pictures.
Harry J. Powers, the veteran manager of Powers theater,
this city, is by no means pessimistic over the outlook for
the drama in Chicago, nor is he fearful of the competition
of moving pictures. Unlike many of his managerial col-
leagues, he actually sees in moving pictures and their pres-
ent vogue a boon to histrionism and to theatrical business.
Speaking of the business of the past year in Chicago's first-
class theaters, he classes it as one of the best in the last
ten years.
"Never in the history of the stage has theatergoing been
so great — in fact, it is almost universal," says Mr. Powers.
"This age is witnessing a craving for amusement as essen-
tial for the masses as the necessities of life. The advent
of motion pictures is to be credited with this to a consider-
able degree. Pantomime, the highest type of histrionic art,
was in a decline when the cinema appeared and revitalized
it, accomplishing for the theater what the Victrola did for
music and the public schools for education, also giving the
cause of temperance an impetus by promoting neighborhood
theaters, counteracting the vicious poolrooms and saloons.
"It is my firm conviction that the 'movies' have not de-
tracted from the legitimate theater. I consider the expendi-
ture of 10 cents for picture shows in the same proportion
as an opposition to the best theaters, as the purchase of
newspapers for 1 cent is a competition to the sale of books
or high-grade magazines.
"I say 'yes,' to the question: 'Has the year been as pros-
perous as other years for theaters of the first class?' Tak-
ing the downtown houses as a basis, and including in this
analysis $2 'movies' — as 'The Birth of a Nation' brought
this about by its long engagement at the Illinois theater and
its current run at the Colonial — I feel I am within reason in
asserting that 1915 has been one of the best years Chicago
has had in a decade."
Sol L. Lesser Purchases U. S. Rights to "Ne'er-Do-Well."
Sol L. Lesser, of San Francisco, returned late last week
to his home city, where, after a few days' sojourn, he will
remove his family to New York, where they will reside
during his exploitation of "The Ne'er-Do-Well," the big
Selig photodrama written by Rex Beach.
Mr. Lesser was in Chicago the past week and succeeded
in purchasing all the United States rights to "The Ne'er-Do-
Well" from William N. Selig, president of the Selig Poly-
scope Company, for the lump sum of $150,000. It is said
that the deal was consummated between Mr. Selig and Mr.
Lesser within five minutes' time. Mr. Lesser slipped into
Chicago, visited the Selig projection parlors, saw an exhi-
bition of the great drama and then called upon Mr. Selig.
"What is your price for the United States rights to "The
Ne'er-Do-Weir?" asked Mr. Lesser, addressing Mr. Selig.
"One Hundred and fifty thousand dollars," was Mr. Selig's
prompt reply.
"I'll take it," said Lesser, and the deal was immediately
closed.
Mr. Lesser says it is the biggest deal he has ever "pulled,"
and he believes that "The Ne'er-Do-Well" is the greatest
picture in American history, with the exception of "The Birth
of a Nation."
"I consider that 'The Ne'er-Do-Well' fully merits the title
of 'masterpiece'," said Mr. Lesser after the deal was closed.
"The Ne'er-Do-Well" has already been shown for two
weeks at Clune's theater, Los Angeles, and many have been
turned away at every presentation.
Chicago Film Brevities.
Readers will be interested to learn that Thomas Santscht,
one of Selig's well-known stars, worked at one time in a
glass manufacturing company in Kokomo, Ind. "This news
leaked out when Mr. Santschi recently gave an interview in
which he stated that he was thoroughly acquainted with every
detail of plate-glass making. It was many years ago since
Mr. Santschi was a glass worker, but now that he has gained
celebrity before the camera the people of Kokomo are proud
to claim him as a native son.
* * •
The old veteran exhibitor, George H. Hines, was in the
city recently from South Bend, Ind., where he runs the big
Aiiditorium theater, and purchased two new Edison ma-
chines from Frank Hough, general manager of the Kleine
Optical Company. George also paid a visit to the Kimball
Organ Company, this city, and contracted for the latest
Kimball organ, at a cost of $15,000. George states that
although he has a big "Bartola Orchestra" he needed a large
organ for organ recitals to make his musical features still
more pronounced. The Auditorium seats 1,650 people. My
best wishes for a banner business for 1916 go out to my
old friend George and his estimable wife.
W. G. Grieve, owner of the Empire theater, Brandon,
Manitoba, Canada, visited the World office while in the
city last week. Mr. Grieve and his wife and baby are taking
a vacation which will last about si.x weeks, during which time
they will visit Detroit, Buffalo, New York and other Ameri-
can cities. The Empire theater seats 300. An admission of
15 cents is charged for four reels of General Film service
evenings and the same price for five reels at matinees. Mr.
Grieve stated that business at the Empire in 1915 was better
than it ever had been during the five years which he has
owned the theater, and that the moving picture business in
general in western Canada was good that year; In 1914, Mr.
Grieve stated, business was so poor that it was necessary to
add vaudeville to the program, but that he is now running
a straight moving picture program. Brandon has a popula-
tion of about 18.000. Mr. Grieve has been a subscriber to
the World ever since he became an exhibitor, which was
six years ago.
* * ♦
J. E. Willis, formerly division manager of the Middle West
for the General Film Company, has been appointed manager
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
407
of the Chicago branch office and manager of the western
division of the New Film Corporation, with offices at 207
South Wabash avenue. Abe Warner is president of the
corporation, A. S. Aronson vice-president and treasurer and
H. M. Warner secretary. The head offices are at 145 West
Forty-fifth street, New York City.
* * *
E. L. Iliflfe, for three years treasurer of the Palace Music
Hajl, on Clark street, and for two years treasurer of the
Colonial theater on Randolph street, has been appointed
acting house treasurer of the New Strand theater, Wabash
avenue, this city. Mr. Iliffe has had eleven years' experi-
ence in the capacity mentioned. He informed this office
that Warde Johnston, in charge of the orchestra at the
Strand, and E. C. Divine, president, spent two days in In-
dianapolis getting the Strand theater, in that city, in readi-
ness for opening early this year.
* * *
News has been received at the Selig Polyscope Company's
offices here that Miss Kathlyn Williams, Thomas Santschi,
Wheeler Oakman and Miss Bessie Eyton received many
thousands of votes in a popularity contest recently con-
cluded in the British Isles. This quartet of Selig stars is
reported to be extremely popular in Europe.
* * *
George H. Baird, a prominent business man in Chicago,
and well known in railroad circles, died suddenly of pneu-
monia at his home in this city about a week ago. Mr. Baird
took a great interest in the moving picture business and
was a lover of moving pictures. Among his minor enter-
prises he was a stockholder and director of the Photoplay
Releasing Company, this city, of which A. M. GoUos is
president, George N. Gollos vice-president and F. E. Pat-
terson secretary and treasurer.
* » ♦
I am in receipt of a handsome booklet, entitled "The Pho-
toplay Review," published in Grand Rapids, Mich., by the
Hamilton Publishing Company and devoted to the interests
of the Majestic Gardens, the Strand, the Orpheum, the Idle
Hour and the Monroe Original theaters. The booklet has
valuable information for moving picture patrons of the the-
aters mentioned and timely announcements of attractions at
each house.
* * «
I learn from a clipping in the Roundup Record, of Round-
up, Mont., that George P. Hamilton is at present at work on
a three-reel feature now being produced at that point by the
Century Film Corporation. The film calls for sensational
displays of western horsemanship, in which Charlie Mulhall,
in the character of the bandit, "Lefty Mull," is displaying
his well-known prowess as a daredevil rider. The picture
will be entitled "Dot's Roundup," in which Miss Dot Farley
is being featured in the role of the daughter of the sheriff
of Musselshell County, of which Roundup is the leading
town. Bud Byrd and Mose Ranger, riders of roundup fame,
also take part in the production. The studio of the corpora-
tion is almost completed in Roundup.
* • *
An International News Service dispatch from Indianapolis
conveys the news that Miss Olive Zebring, pianist of the
Royal theater, that city, was instrumental in avoiding a panic
caused bya fire in the operating room, one day last week.
Miss Zebring played inspiring airs while the patrons marched
out, and waited so long that she barely got out of the burn-
ing building safely. Wilbur Smith, operator, jumped down
10 feet and severely injured his spine. The interior of the
Royal was destroyed.
4> * 4>
Al. Ringling, the famous circus man, died at his home in
Baraboo, Wis., on New Year's Day. Mr. Ringling had suf-
fered from heart failure for nearly three years, which was
contracted from excitement caused by a fire in the city of
Cleveland when he had charge of the Ringling circus, which
had just come into the city and was caught in the flames
of a burning lumberyard. He has been ailing ever since.
The last year of his life he devoted to the construction of
the beautiful Al. Ringling theater in Baraboo, a structure
devoted to moving pictures, at a cost of $175,000. The house
was opened on October 23, and Mr. Ringling billed all the
surrounding towns and cities within fifty miles. His will
leaves his widow, among other valuable property, this new
theater in which he took such pride,
* ♦ *
William N. Selig, president of the Selig Polyscope Com-
pany, accompanied by Colin Campbell, leading director of
productions in Los Angeles, and G. Pollack, technician of
construction, paid a flying visit last week to St. Louis, Nash-
ville, Tenn., and Paducah, Ky., to look over the grounds
made famous in the pages of "The Crisis," Winston Church-
ill's great story of St. Louis in ante-bellum days, as a pre-
liminary to the production of that story in moving pictures.
Thomas Santschi, Bessie Eyton, Wheeler Oakman and a
star cast will appear in the leading characters.
* * *
The engagement of Miss Gertrude Spoor, daughter of
George K. Spoor, president of the Essanay Film Manufactur-
ing Company, and Lieut. Douglas L, Weart of the United
States Engineer Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Weart,
of this city, was announced one day last week by the parents
of the future bride. The date of the wedding will be fixed
later.
* * *
At the meeting of the national executive committee at the
Hotel La Salle, Mr. Herrington drew the attention of exhib-
itors to the fact that a page has been set aside in the Mov-
ing Picture World especially for the news sent in by exhib-
itors in all parts of the country regarding their business or
local organizations of exhibitors. Both Mr. Herrington
and Charles H. Phillips emphasized the importance of ex-
hibitors sending in some news every week, especially touch-
ing on the vital question of organization. It will be a good
thing also if exhibitors in various sections would stir up
interest in the coming national convention in Chicago by
sending in news items concerning the progress made in
their respective territories. It all lies with the exhibitors to
make the Chicago convention the greatest yet held by the
trade.
* * *
The Chicago ordinance advocated by educators and civic
organizations for permission to exhibit moving pictures in
churches, schools, etc., by unlicensed operators was defeated
by the Building Committee of tlie Council on Friday, Janu-
ary 8, by a close vote. The chief opposition to the ordi-
nance before the committee was voiced by T. J. Reynolds,
business agent of the Chicago Moving Picture Machine
Operators, Local No. 110, I. A. T. S. E., and Charles Wheeler,
representing the Chicago Federation of Labor.
* * *
When "The Birth of a Nation" closes at the Colonial on
January 15, it is the intention to take the great photoplay
spectacle to Australia and New Zealand, and thence en
tour through India, China, Japan and the city of Manila.
George Bowles, who has managed the presentations at the
Colonial, has received instructions from headquarters to this
effect and to get himself in readiness for the round-the-
world trip. Another intern.itional tour will be made by
the Griffith film at the same time, during which the largest
cities in the British Isles, the Scandinavian peninsula, Den-
mark, Holland and probably Egypt and South Africa will
be visited. Manager Bowles and his assistants will sail from
Vancouver, B. C, and it is the intention to give daily pres-
entations during the, voyage.
* * *
The "Movie" Ball at the Coliseum New Year's Eve turned
out to be a frost and a fake, as was pre-announced in my
brevities in several previous issues. About 1,500 people were
present, chiefly women and girls who hoped to get a look
at the numerous film stars who had been promised. At mid-
night the band men demanded their money; but none was
forthcoming, as only $400 was taken in at the box office, so
that the dancers had neither music nor film stars for their
money. The ball became a mob and the mob turned into
a riot, which was suppressed by the timely arrival of the
police. It is said that representatives of Mary Pickford
attached the box-office receipts because the management had
used her name unwarrantedly in connection with the ball.
On complaint of one of the purchasers of a ticket. Perry
E. Grosse, brother of Promoter Grosse, and F. Henderson,
box-office cashier at the Coliseum, were arrested but were
afterward released. In the issue of October 30, 1915, a
brevity in these columns showed that one Perry E. Grosse,
president of the Premier Film Company, 143 North Dear-
born street, had been arraigned before Judge Heap in the
South Clark street court on the charge of taking money
under false pretenses. On that occasion three complainants
— Anna Judge, Bessie Thurston and R. W. Headstrum — ap-
peared against him and alleged that Grosse had swindled
them out of money ranging from $5 to $55, after he had
induced them to join his school for moving picture actors.
The fake ball was given under the auspices of the Loyal
Fraternal Order of Screeners, the leading spirits in the ex-
ploitation being B. B. Grosse, chairman of the ball; J. R.
Mills, treasurer, and H. W, Leek, secretary.
408
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLiiUAN and CLARKE IRVINE
Starting Things in Los Angeles
Attacks on the Motion Picture Industry Arouse Producers to
Action — Meetings and Conferences Held — Scandal
Mongers Denounced and Legal Investigation or
Prosecution Invited by Picture Men.
FOR some time the film men have realized, and have had
to realize, for their own benefit, that the city of Los An-
geles does not appreciate its motion picture industry.
This is an astounding statement to make — astonishing when
you consider that this industry brings to the city approxi-
mately $20,000,000 a year and work for 20,000 people. It
looks however from past experiences and especially from re-
cent activities that such a complaint would be justified. Pro-
ducers complain of everlasting interference from the city
with petty regulations; permits for this and that; interfering
with the taking of pictures and the building of sets.
And this is not all! The censorship matter is still on the
boards and there is no real immediate action being taken —
the meddlers still try to cut the essence from the films.
The last kick — the straw that fractured the back of the
camel, is the heralded and talked of vicious and unjust attacks
on the moral conditions in the studios by a publicity-hun-
gering clergyman in the "chemically pure" city. This am-
bitious man need look about his own neighborhood, if it is in
the confines of the Angelic City — and he will not have to go
out to the pure air of the studios to rake up filth. But we
are not here to scold the clergy or pick to pieces the city
in which we live.
Picture Men Hold Meeting.
For several days local papers have hinted at many things
in connection with the two meetings held by big photoplay
men here this week. They have expressed opinions that the
producers are banding together to form plans for leaving
Los Angeles and locating their studios elsewhere where more
gracious ap.d welcome treatment will be given them. That
was not the case, however, for Mr. Jesse L. Lasky denied it.
Another rumor was that the film men were forming an inde-
pendent board of trade to fight the charges of immorality in
the studios brought against the film people last week by a
minister. This, also, was not the case, when the World man
interviewed Mr. Lasky and others immediately after the
second meeting.
That the session was secret was proved by the fact that
we got busy on the phone at 8.30, and could not even talk
to anyone to get details as to when the story would be
told. We waited patiently for two hours until the big man
had finished, then we got this story:
"The meeting was held to form an association," said Mr.
Lasky, "and it has been named The Motion Picture Pro-
ducers Association. The object is for the mutual protection
and general betterment of film conditions in this vicinity.
We adopted a resolution inviting all the Eastern manu-
facturers to join the association.
"In a few weeks we will establish a permanent office here,
with an active secretary to attend to the business that may
come before the association.
"There will be a third meeting on the evening of January
24, 1916, here at the Alexandria hotel at 8 o'clock."
When questioned as to what the immediate cause of the
meeting was, and what the association intended doing to
start action, Mr. Lasky said that "we have decided upon
several things, but 1 am not at liberty to say just what we
have done, or what we will do. There may be more to
announce after the next meeting, when we will elect officers."
H. O. Davis, pilot of the Universal coast studios, was
temporary chairman at this meeting. The following were
present, or were represented by prominent business men
from the studios: Jesse L. Lasky, Frank A. Garbutt, H.
Pathe Lehrman, Thomas H. Ince, John Blackwood, Arthur
Wright, Mack Sennett, George Stout, W. R. Shcehan, Harry
Leonhardt. E. D. Horkheimer, H. M. Horkheimer, Norman
Manning, H. O. Davis, George A. Kann, D. W. Griffith,
Frank E. Woods, W. E. Keefe, J. A. Barry, Thomas Persons,.
G. C. Parsons, Captain Wilbert Melville, Thomas Dixon^
Jr., P. G. Lynch, U. Whiting, Jesse Robins and representa-
tives of the Kalem.
Producers Started Something.
When the manufacturers of the Pacific Coast banded to-
gether, as related at as much length as possible, in the fore-
going story, they probably did not realize the action that they
started, for now the many prominent business men and city
officials have gotten together and formed the Motion Picture
Conservation Association, and having as its object the
securing of mutual co-operation between the film producers
and civic interests of Los Angeles.
Officers were elected from the number of representative
business men present. The list follows: W. W. Mines,
president; Dr. A. J. Scott and Mrs. E. R. Brainerd, vice
presidents; A. W. Kinney, secretary; Mrs. R. W. Richardson,
treasurer; Executive Committee: John Blackwood, William
H. Clune, Frank Garbutt, Paul Powell, L. E. Behymer, Mel
Adler, Herbert Mizz'y and A. D. Houghton. This executive
board was selected by a nominating committee, composed of
A. D. Houghton, Mrs. E. R. Brainerd and Philip D. Wilson,
appointed by the temporary chairman of the meeting. Dr.
A. J. Scott, and elected by those present, with the provision
that further appointments to the executive committee be
made as is deemed advisable.
It was further defined as the sense of the meeting that
civic and industrial organizations be urged to give their
support to the film industry and assurances of their apprecia-
tion of the work done by the industry in this locality.
That the meeting meant something to both sides is shown
by the fact that the most prominent persons in the film busi-
ness were present to confer with the citizens.
D. W. Griffith, Jesse L. Lasky and others talked to the
Mayor and other city officials.
The gist of the affair is summed from what the film men
said:
"While we do not claim that all pictures are perfect, we
do claim that more than 99 per cent, of the pictures are fit to
be seen by anybody, and that the chemical trace of 1 per
cent, of the pictures that might be deemed objectionable
can be taken care of by the ordinary, common laws of your
city, and that they are an effective remedy in most cases
against the showing of improper pictures iT they exist.
"We are not accused of specific acts and no legal evidence
produced, but the entire industry and everybody connected
with it is held up to public view as though we were all im-
moral degenerates. All we ask is that these matters be
handled according to law and that if there were any such
cases as the public is led to believe, that the evidence be
laid before the grand jury and that the guilty party be pun-
ished, according to due process of law. As business men,
we would welcome this, for we know we cannot continue our
business successfully in immoral surroundings.
"It is the motion picture industry which has kept Los
.Angeles from feeling the eflects of the European war because
it has been pouring money by the millions into the hands
of your citizens and taking nothing away in return.
"We should be permitted to follow our vocations free from
petty regulations. The people should not encourage nor
permit the establishment of censors' boards at the instance of
husv-bodics afflicted with the meddlers' itch. The judgment
of the National Board of Censorship should be sufficient. Up
to the present time it has rendered very good service and is
almost universally recognized throughout the United States
as being a sufficient safeguard for the public morals in
matters of motion pictures.
"The lawmakers of Los Angeles have been led astray and
have been induced to pass ordinances to interfere with the
exhibition of our pictures and have been used to arouse
public curiosity in certain productions.
"We have no desire to move. We ask no favors and we
pay cash. We ask for our rights as citizens. We ask for
courteous treatment, in return for which we give yoi>
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
409
•obedience to your laws and a respect for the rights of other
citizens. We ask that your newspapers tell the truth about
our people. We don't wish anything covered up, but we
do object to our directors being accused of making improper
proposals to every woman who applies for a position.
"There is not an industry anywhere in the United States or
in the world, for that matter, that pays salaries to compare
•with those paid in our industry.
Mr. Griffith, in his inimitable style, told his views, saying:
"If I had anything to say concerning the object of this
imeeting and our industry, there is little left. But even if we
are not able to voice our feelings as an orator might, we
motion picture people do feel, and as keenly as you, and we
have been hurt, deeply hurt.
"But despite that hurt we have forgiven everybody and are
-only too ready and willing, even anxious to do anything that
will send the fame of our beautiful Los Angeles to the
knowledge of every man, woman and child we can reach.
And 1 believe we reach half the world.
"Los Angeles has so much that is wonderful to be proud
•of that we are ready to do all we may to spread her name
•over the universe. We love Los Angeles just as you love
her. The first story I ever wrote was about your beautiful
San Gabriel Mission, the most wonderful spot in all South-
«rn California."
The information that San Francisco and San Diego are
bidding strongly for a removal of several of the larger pic-
ture concerns to those cities was let loose here tliis week.
"Yes," said Mack Sennett of the Keystone, "San Francisco
•not only is bidding for our plant, but she also has agreed to
fcuild a studio for us at her own expense."
It was stated that similar offers had been made to D. W.
Griffith and to H. O. Davis of the Universal. Frank E.
Woods of the Fine Arts studios and Jesse L. Lasky likewise
have received inquiries from the same sources.
"Los Angeles will find that there are any number of cities
that are making determined bids for this vast business." said
Mr. Lasky, "San Francisco is one of them. We have in-
vestigated the source whence these offers came and we find
them most reliable."
Frank E. Woods, manager of production for the Fine
Arts studios, said: "To me it seems unthinkable that the
business interests of Southern California will allow any other
city to make a determined bid for the business of the film
companies. We distribute close to $35,000,000 annually in
and around Los Angeles and this item is worth fighting for.
It is considerable in excess of the total capitalization of all
your banks.
"Los Angeles does not seem to feel her responsibility in the
matter. Every day we find ourselves called upon to face
first one hardship and then another, and it is a well-known
fact that the industry does not receive the encouragement
that is due it."
"There is every reason why Los Angeles should try to
retain every studio she can lay siege to," said H. O. Davis,
director general of Universal City. "She is the logical center
for the industry's home and instead of permitting the studio
heads to consider outside offers she should make every effort
to induce new companies to move their studios here."
It was freely admitted by all concerned that the only
reason offers from other cities are being entertained is resent-
ment because of recent attacks on the film industry and
tactics pursued by some of the Southland's business interests
and because of the censor board's continuance in Los
Angeles.
The ultimate result, then is, that the city will take the
moving picture industry under the shadow of its big guns,
love, cherish, and protect it, and make its newspapers create
a little board of censors to eliminate slurring remarks by
persons who make remarks, oust the censors forever, and
then boost the business.
On the other hand the film men are going to put "Made in
Los Angeles" on the majority of the films — co-operate with
the city — and make many more happy pictures here.
At the time of mailing, a late paper ran the following
-story, so it is easy to see that the film men have "started
something."
"An answer to charges that conditions in the studios of
Los Angeles had a tendency toward immorality will be given
hy Rev. Whitcomb Brougher of Temple Baptist church in an
address he will deliver at the Venice auditorium Sunday
afternoon. Dr. Brougher will tell of the good that motion
picture actors and actresses have done, and will throw light
on their home life and their religion, speaking in their favor."
This is very gratifying and will no doubt do great good.
Another shows even more "action" on the part of citizens
throwing light on the extent and importance of the motion
picture business in Los Angeles, prominent film producers
will address the Los Angeles Realty Board at a luncheon
tomorrow. Jesse L. Lasky, H. O. Davis, D. W. Griffith,
Frank E. Woods, Frank A. Garbutt and Thomas H. Ince will
made addresses.
EXHIBITORS NEW YEAR'S BALL.
Many People Attend Dance Given by Southern California
Motion Picture Exhibitors Association at Shrine
Auditorium New Year's Eve.
President J. M. Root of the local showmen's association,
assisted by B. H. Lustig, secretary, and S. V. Anderson,
treasurer, and Seth D. Perkins, director general of the affair,
were present to greet the many moving picture people, ex-
hibitors and fans on the evening of December Jlst, the
occasion being the third annual ball of this association.
Despite threatening weather and the fact that Thomas H.
Ince held the opening affair for his new studio, and the vari-
ous other attractions for New Year's celebration, the ex-
hibitors were successful both financially and otherwise. The
grand march was lead by William Farnum of the Fox Co.,
and plucky Anita King, the Lasky Paramount motor lady.
There were about 200 in line. Mr. Carl Laenimle picked
a beautiful young lady from the throng who will be given a
position at Universal City, where she will learn to act for
the camera. Several other interesting events took place
during the evening and the exhibitors are to be congratulated
on their having so successfully held three annual affairs of
this kind.
OPENING OF INGE'S CULVER CITY LINE STUDIO.
Thomas H. Ince's new studios at Culver City were formally
opened on New Year's Eve with a grand reception and ball.
Some five hundred well known figures in the local photo play
world attended the elaborate affair. The festivities were held
beneath the glass room of the big indoor studio, though the
entire plant was thrown open for inspection under the glare
of myriad lights. The program of the evening began with
a grand march which was led by Producer and Mrs. Ince.
Then followed a spectacular pantomime illustrating the death
of the old and the birth of a new year. The year 1915 was
impersonated by Walt Whitman, veteran actor of the Ince
forces, while little Thelma Salter, the Kay-Bee child actress
delightfully portrayed Anno Domini, 1916. When the new
year had officially been welcomed, dancing took place until
the wee-wee hours.
Among those present were Mayor Sebastian, Chief of
Police Snively, District Attorney Woolwine, Sir Herbert
Beerbohm-Tree, D. W. Griffith, Jesse L. Lasky, Mack Sennett,
E. D. Horkheimer, Thomas Persons, De Wolf Hopper and
a multitude of directors and stars from the film companies in
and around Los Angeles.
TRIANGLE TAKES OVER BURBANK THEATER.
The interesting news was given out, this week, that the
Triangle Exhibiting Company, in which D. W. Griffith and
Mack Sennett are large stock holders, have acquired the
Burbank theater, Oliver Morosco's old play house on Main
street. This is the second theater in the city now operated
by the Triangle Exhibiting Co., the Majestic, on Broadway,
leased a short time ago, being the first. The Burkank will
open with Triangle pictures next Sunday.
LOS ANGELES FILM BREVITIES.
CT7-HEN Jack Frost and some of his more chilly pals
\\ visited us Christmas week, the papers stated that
"a moving picture company" was stranded without
food in the high mountains we did not know which com-
pany was out until Doris Schroeder of the Hollywood Vita-
graph let the light shine. She said that while making the
hard trip down from the mountains about Bear Lake, Rollin
Sturgeon's company almost forgot what icy weather was,
but they got lots of it before they were safely back in the
valley. The return trip was a hard one, the last seventeen
miles being covered on snow shoes, and with dog sleds.
When they got to Pine Knot Lodge in the valley, they found
that the cook had been frostbitten during their absence and
had decamped, so they had to find a substitute until a new
cook could make the trip. Bill Duncan and George Holt
essayed to cook one meal — but that was sufficient, though
Bill still insists that he could have done beautifully if there
had been enough provisions in the kitchen. George says
that there was enough in the kitchen but he didn't under-
stand the range! These new fangled ranges are tricky. Any-
way tlie frost-bitten Vitagraphers are still in the snow cov-
ered hills shooting miles of feature film.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
H. O. Stechhan, who hands out the literary releases for
the Horkheimer Brothers at the Balboa studio, says that if
Norman Manning, business manager, were not so busy help-
ing make "the pictures beautiful," he might be down fight-
ing Mexicans across the Rio Grande. Not long ago, he
was offered a commission in the Mexican Army! His
venturesome spirit longed to accept; but he couldn't get away
without severing his relations with the payroll. Compensa-
tion in the troubled republic being uncertain, he decided to
remain where it is fairer, if not warmer. Norman please wire!
* * *
They all get it sooner or later. This time it is our friend
Thomas Meighan, from the Lasky plant, the leading man
for Charlotte Walker in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,"
who was badly burned about the wrists the other day during
the taking of a scene for that production. He had his wrists
bound by a rope and to free himself, thrust the cords into
the fire. The burning strands badly seared his arms.
» * *
Little William Hopper has been converted into a film
actor and will make his initial appearance in the support
of his daddy in the latest Triangle-Hopper production,
"Sunshine Dad."
William Hopper, Jr., who recently entered his ninth month
of babyhood, is a perfect picture of health and inherits his
father's ever-smiling countenance. His four-wheeled run-
about will also make its debut in "Sunshine Dad," and it
so happens that father and son play together in all of Wil-
liam, Jr.'s, scenes.
Director Edward Dillon is responsible for the engaging
of diminutive William, Jr., realizing that the scenes of father
and son would add a touch of naturalness to the production.
The child will receive the usual remuneration for his work,
with which his father will start a bank account for his son.
* * ^
Johna Johansen, proprietor of the Casino theater, Yuma,
Ariz., and the Somerton picture house, arrived here this
week for a few days on business. There is a possibility that
Mr. Joliansen will open up a moving picture house in Los
Angeles, as the main feeder of a string of show houses.
This has not yet been decided upon but Los Angeles theater
rnen have made a very flattering offer to Yuma's live wire
picture man, who has in the past fifteen years opened and
successfully operated eight of the largest theaters from
Chicago to the coast.
* * *
Charming Myrtle Gonzalez, one of the Universal's well
known stars, is being featured at the big Laemmle studio
in a two-reel special under the direction of Lyn Reynolds,
one of the feature directors of the big coast plant.
In this, a Spanish picture, Miss Gonzalez has a chance to
show some real Spanish costumes, and some rare old lace
shawls handed down from her ancestors.
The company will travel south to San Diego and perhaps
farther across the border and maybe clear to Tia Juana to
get the proper locations for the background.
* * *
One of Lasky's stars has succumbed to the attacks of
young Cupid. She is Fanny Ward, the beautiful actress,
who once was the wife of Joseph Lewis, the London dia-
mond millionaire, and who now is starring in a number of
feature films being produced by the Lasky company, and was
married one night this week to John Dean, the moving pic-
ture actor, who has been playing leading roles in her com-
pany for several months.
"The affair was kept so secret that only Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Meighan, at whose home the ceremony was performed, were
taken into the couple's confidence. The Meighans being the
only witnesses. Mrs. Meighan is well known to the stage
as Frances Ring and is a sister of Blanche Ring.
"Oh, yes, we are going on a honeymoon," said Mrs. Dean,
at the happy little wedding dinner at a cafe. "We are going
to the studio in the morning and put on the make-up as
usual. But really, we expect a long, long honeymoon, be-
cause we have bought a home here in Los Angeles and
expect to live here always.
* * *
At the new Hollywood Vitagraph plant the spacious lab-
oratories and dark room are rapidly going up and it is
expected that they will be entirely completed inside of a
month. Further plans for the beautifying of the new studio
grounds are under consideration and before long work will
begin on the new offices, which are expected to be orna-
mental as well as useful.
Mary Anderson, Webster Campbell, Corinne Griffith and
others of Director Wilbert's company have returned from
Truckee, where they have been filming a three-reel snow
picture. Some unusual punches will be introduced in the
snow scenes which are wonderful.
* * *
H. M. Horkheimer. president and general manager of the
Balboa, says that "Balboa begins the New Year with the
brightest prospects in its entire career." He has returned
from New York with the report that several large consoli-
dations are pending. The manner in which the newcomers
in the film business are running away from the pioneers,
has made the latter realize that it would be desirable for
them to form alliances with the younger element. Balboa
has been invited to join with some of the strongest of the
old line companies; but as yet, the Horkheimer Brothers
have not seen fit to surrender their prestige as the largest
actually independent producers in the film world.
* • *
Among the numerous cards, letters, books, and various
other greetings received by our coast office, was a very
clever and unique card, sent by Otto Lederer of Hollywood
Vitagraph.
The card is made up of about forty character photos and
one studio picture of Mr. Lederer as he appears without
the makeup.
* * *
Last week, just after President Carl Laemmle arrived, the
famous Universal City studio put on a big battle scene for
a coming picture and to get the right comment on the re-
hearsals, the director invited about fifty old soldiers to wit-
ness the fighting and criticize the action.
The soldiers' home is not many miles from the plant of
the Big "U" so the elderly ex-army men were motor-trucked
to the city to see the war. They stood and admired the
acting, and expressed their approval of the battle action.
* ♦ *
The following from the Los Angeles Times shows the
idea used by the exhibitors in advertising their third annual
ball which was held on New Year's Eve here. The plan
was carried out by a bunch of players from the Keystone.
A throng, at first Interested and finally much perplexed,
gathered outside the Times Building yesterday afternoon to
watch what seemed to be a troupe of motion-picture actors
perform.
A young man in the role of director marshaled a very stout
gentleman and a demure little woman aijout the streets for
some time, making them act before a camera that contained no
film. When a large crowd had gathered, the "director" moved
his forces to the second floor fire escape of the Times Building.
With the spectators straining their necks, a fake battle be-
tween the very stout man and the demure little woman was
staged. As the fight reached a climax actor and actress
stopped, and, picking up a roll of canvas from the floor of the
fire escape, flung it over the railing. In huge letters the banner
screamed to the crowd below that there is going to be a great
time at the movie carnival to be held New Year's Eve In Shrine
Auditorium.
* * *
Half a hundred Swiss gold watches were distributed by
the Horkheimer Brothers among their co-workers at the
studio of the Balboa company, for Christmas. All the heads
of departments and other employes who have been with
the company two years were remembered. The fact that
some of them work in humble capacities did not militate
against the Balboas, for they were rewarded as handsomely
as the high-salaried stars. The watches were all of the
thin, octagonal pattern. Each one had the monogram of
the one for whom it was intended in blue enamel, on the
back. Five thousand dollars were spent by the Horkheimer
Brothers in dispensing Christmas cheer among their em-
ployes.
* * *
Jesse L. Lasky has departed for a brief visit in New York
to confer with Samuel Goldfish.
Mr. Lasky had his fur overcoat and ear muffs all care-
fully packed for his trip east but had to take them out to
wear the day it snowed here.
* * *
Even if Kenneth McGaffey says so, Victor Moore has
really gotten back in his old vaudeville ways the last two
weeks and has been playing a series of benefits. He has
been requested to appear at practically every entertainment
given in Los Angeles and, being a good fellow, he was un-
able to refuse. His appearance at the Newsboys' Dinner
Christmas Day was the cause of a small sized riot and it
was only when his voice gave out that he was permitted
to leave the platform.
Also William C. DeMille is at work on his second Blanche
Sweet production.
Miss Sweet is supported by Charles Clary, Ernest Joy,
William Elmer and other important members of the Lasky
all star stock company.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Among the Picture Theaters
News and Views of Photoplay Houses Everywhere
411
ALHAMBRA THEATER, DETROIT. MICH.
After One Year of Operation This Kunsky Photoplay House
Shows Big Profit — Gives Special Saturday Matinees
for Children — Seats 1,600 — Managed by
Thomas D. Moule.
THE Alhambra theater, one of the most pretentious
of the Kunsky chain of motion picture houses, although
located three miles from Detroit's business district in
the new North Woodward avenue section, has completed its
first year with a decided balance on the right side of the
ledger. The success of the Alhambra has been beyond the
expectations of the most sanguine, and even John H. Kunsky,
accustomed as he is to seeing theaters spring up over night
in Detroit, was surprised at the large attendance that has
Beautiful Foyer of Alhambra Theater, Detroit, Mich.
greeted the Alhambra since the opening night, November
7, 1914. Detroit has been climbing up above the 700,000 mark
in population. A great deal of the best class of development
has been in the North Woodward avenue section, and the
Alhambra is in the center of this new district. This prob-
ably has been the main reason for its unprecedented success.
The class of the house itself and the management have also
been big factors in its popularity.
The Alhambra was built for John H. Kunsky and his
associates by C. Howard Crane. It is in a building by itself
and the exterior is handsome and noticeable. The front is of
white tile, very ornate, and is illuminated at night by many
electric lights and an electric sign reaching almost across the
entire front. The ticket office is on the side and the lobby is
so large that more than six hundred persons can be
accommodated on the inside of the first set of glass doors.
There are three sets of doors, so as to effectually break any
draft from the outside. They are all of beveled glass, and
the center of the lobby is marked off by a brass chain to
separate the "in" and "out" crowds. This gives the lobby
a spacious appearance and does not cut it up and spoil the
effect as would solid doors. There is a gradual incline to
the floor of the lobby, which is covered with rubber matting
in stormy weather to prevent dirt being tracked into the
auditorium.
At the rear of the main floor there is a foyer 20 feet wide,
extending completely across the building. This space is
heavily carpeted and is furnished with handsome white wicker
furniture, trimmed with a narrow band of black. The wicker
furniture includes settees, chairs, six foot stands for fancy
lamps, stands of different heights for flowers, and even the
indirect lighting shades are trimmed with the white wicker
with black edges. Glass partitions reaching half way to the
ceiling separate this parlor from the seating space, and at the
same time there is none of the stuffy feeling of being in a
narrow room. Large pictures of picture favorites, some of
them life size, are placed against the glass partitions, and
tables and writing decks, bubbling fountains, and other con-
veniences are arranged in a tasteful manner. The decorating
is what is known as the Adam style. The rear is lighted
with a soft but clear light. It does not effect the projection
of the picture in any way, although this part of the audi-
torium is much lighter than is generally found in picture
houses.
The Alhambra theater seats 1,600 persons. Of these 1,400
are on the ground floor, and 200 are in the balcony. There
are also 60 box seats. The main floor aisles are heavily
carpeted and the seats are firmly but comfortably upholstered
in leather. The stairway leading to the balcony and the aisles
here are carpeted. In fact the balcony is in every way
finished as well as the main floor. Many patrons prefer these
seats to the main floor. The ventilation is accomplished
by a six foot suction fan in the top of the building, but it
has been found necessary to use this in hot weather only.
A thirty-inch fan is kept going at all times and working with
the modern heating plan it furnishes absolutely fresh air at
all times. The heating is automatically regulated and the
temperature in all parts of the building is the same.
Thomas D. Moule, Mr. Kunsky's manager at the Al-
hambra, is in charge of the theater, and he is responsible to
a considerable extent for its success. He is what might be
termed a "crank on music." He believes that good music
and refined surroundings go with photoplay success in any
good neighborhood. His start was made with the Mark-
Brock Company, which ran the old Princess theater in
Detroit. After being with them four years he started with
Mr. Kunsky two years ago. He believes in the personal
element in managing a theater, and he is on hand in the rear
Interior of the Alhambra Theater, Detroit, Midi.
at every performance to see that there is no confusion and
that patrons are seated promptly and satisfactorily. He
knows many of the patrons by name and many by sight.
Although the Alhambra is not far from many world famed
automobile factories such, as the Ford and the Cadillac
plants, it is in a distinctively "silk stocking" neighborhood,
and its patrons are well to do people. It. is not a Sunday
theater crowd, in fact this is one of the lightest nights of the
week, as so many people are at country clubs, etc. Friday
night is the big night at the Alhambra. On account of the
fact that the same people come to this theater continually
and the transient business is so small, the pictures are
changed nightly. Manager Moule, speaking of securing
films, said:
"I have had difficulty getting just the right films several
times lately, and of course the character of the attendance
here precludes my showing anything but good pictures.
There are too many suggestive pictures and too many that are
fit only for grown people to see, and a manager cannot
always judge by the title or the descriptive matter. Pro-
ducers must remember that the majority of people are not
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January 15, 1916
only honest but decent, and that they object to anything
suggestive in pictures the same as they do in a speaking
play. It will be for the best interests of the motion picture
business for the producers to realize this before suggestive
pictures force cities like Detroit to appoint a board of
censorship."
The music at the Alhambra centers around a large pipe
organ of the Hilgreen & Lane make. In addition to this
there is a six piece orchestra, and the music is a decided
treat. Many classical pieces are interspersed with catchy
popular music, which at all times is "tuned" to the picture
being thrown upon the screen.
A feature that has been a success with the Alhambra, and
which should interest the managers of theaters in good resi-
dence neighborhoods, is the Saturday matinees for school
children. Particular attention is given to them at this time,
and in any case where the evening picture is not exactly what
children should see a different picture is shown at the
matinee. The care taken of children at the Alhambra and
the dependable quality of the picture has resulted in children
being sent from all parts of Detroit. The matinees are
financially a success and have helped the reputation of the
theater. At the evening performances children are not ad-
mitted alone.
During the anniversary week early in November the
theater was handsomely decorated with flowers and flags,
and special invitations were sent out in the neighborhood.
The house was filled to capacity at all times during the week.
An orchestra of fifteen pieces was employed. While the
Alhambra theater represents a very big outlay of money by
Mr. Kunsky. its success is assured, which goes far to prove
that the neighborhood theater of the highest class is what
the people want and that if pictures can be changed often
enough and at the same time kept of a high grade, the at-
tendance will be forthcoming.
ACADEMY THEATER, BUFFALO, N. Y.
Manager Michael Installs Lunch Counter in Foyer to Attract
Attention to His "Noonday Photoplays."
J J /-p\ HERE is no such thing as a dull season in the show
I business. New ideas create new business."
This was the statement made by J. H. Michael,
manager of the Academy theater, Buffalo, whose photograph
appears herewith. The good attendance at the Academy
is the best proof that
the innovations offered
by Mr. Michael are
winners.
For instance, to at-
tract attention to his
"noonday photoplays,"
Mr. Michael recently
introduced what he
termed his "photoplay
luncheons." For ten
cents, a patron was
abl« to obtain a sub-
stantial luncheon and
see a fine program of
moving pictures. A 16-
foot lunch counter was
erected in the Academy
foyer and a negro chef
served the patrons.
Many used the foyer as
their lunch room, while
others preferred to
"eat, drink and be
merry" while watching
the moving pictures.
In booming his photo-
p 1 a y luncheons, Mr.
Michael made this an-
nouncement: "Both the
photoplays and the
luncheons will be changed daily. There isn't a business man.
or in fact any office or store employe, who doesn't spend at
least ten cents for a noonday repast. And in order to get
service for this small amount it is necessary to- sit in a
hot lunchroom, or crowd up to a counter which is an un-
pleasant task at the best. There will be no long features
shown at this photoplay luncheon. All the pictures are
short and snappy. The photoplay luncheons start daily at
noon and continue until 2 o'clock. There is no interruption
in the entertainment, for immediately following the photo-
plays come the musical comedies to which the ticket holder
is entitled to remain."
Mr. Michael has been featuring recently what he terms
J. H. Michael.
"Treble Clef Motion Pictures," which, in an animated way,
take the place of the old-fashioned illustrated songs. The
title page, the story of how the song was written, the actions
of the singers and other features are played up by means
of motion pictures. Mr. Michael uses special lobby dis-
plays. These are prepared by his own artist, who is an ex-
pert in oil effects. The paintings fit in perfectly with the
week's features and the pictorial work is striking.
Mr. Michael was schooled under the late B. J. Keith, Sr.,
in Boston, Mass., and imbibed many of that gentleman's
valuable ideas. Mr. Michael worked out and put into opera-
tion the plan for Mr. Keith's first moving picture house, the
Bijou Dream, in the Hub. This was one of the first orig-
inal vaudeville houses to change to pictures. The house was
Academy Theater, Buffalo, N. Y.
equipped with escalators and other up-to-date features. "I
received from Mr. Keith a letter, which I shall always prize,"
said Mr. Michael. "It was on the occasion of his twenty-
fifth anniversary in the show business. The gist of the let-
ter was that he hoped I would enjoy the same success that
he himself had had. He said I was entitled to this success
by reason of earnest and persistent endeavor."
The slogan adopted by Mr. Michael for the Academy the-
ater, Buffalo, is: "More For Your Money." This slogan
and the following information appear on two large electric
signs: "The Academy, 5c, 10c and 20c. Musical Comedy,
Vaudeville, and Prize Photoplays." The signs have just
been erected on the White Building at Main and Niagara
streets, and are sixty feet long by twenty-two feet high.
A picture of the Academy theater appears herewith. Mov-
ing pictures and vaudeville have been featured at this house
for nearly seven years. The Academy is the property of the
Mark-Brock Theatrical Enterprises. The house has a capaci-
ous main floor and two balconies and a roomy stage.
The Academy was elaborately fitted out when it adopted
its present policy and has been kept spic and span ever
since. For a time, after the Pan-American Exposition in
1901, melodrama was featured at this theater. This has been
a site for a playhouse fqr nearly half a century. Not many
years after the Civil War the Academy of Music, which the
house was then called, was the home of legitimate drama.
Such stars as Booth, Barrett, Mary Anderson and others
having appeared there. The theater was then managed by
Meech Brothers, of Buflfalo.
PROCTOR ADOPTS OPEN-BOOKING SYSTEM.
G. A. Graves, representing the Proctor Theatrical Enter-
prises, informed the V-L-S-E this week that hereafter his
organization would book features in the open market. Mr.
Graves advised the Big Four of this, by reason of the fact
that this organization has been in the forefront in agitating
the advantages of an exhibitor seeing the productions him-
self and renting those which he believes will best suit his
clientele.
The Proctor Theatrical Enterprises for a long time past
have had contracts with various feature organizations which
supply them with a stated number of films weekly. These
contracts have either expired or have been revoked with due
notice, and the organization will go out into the open field
and secure those pictures which most appeal to their judg-
ment as being money-makers for their houses.
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413
WALNUT THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY.
Refurbishes Photoplay House Entirely for Presentation of
Triangle Program — Under Management of
Joseph Steurle.
WHEN a motion picture exhibitor determines to change
from a five-cent to a Triangle program he usually
decides to fix up the theater he occupies. If you can
tell a man by the clothes he wears, it ought to follow that
the appearance of a theater indicates the character of the
programs it put on. At least the Broadway Amusement
Enterprise Company, which is operating the Walnut theater
in Louisville for the Spencer Amusement Company, came to
these conclusions, and proceeded on that basis.
Not that the Walnut theater is not and has not always
been a nice little theater. It never had made much money,
that is all. But when such a jump as is represented by
transition from a five-cent house to a Triangle house is con-
Interior of the Walnut Theater, Louisville, Ky.
templated, it is proper that the theater be dressed up ac-
cordingly. Built between four and five years ago, on Walnut
street, half a block west from Fourth street, the principal
thoroughfare, the Walnut had not enjoyed the measure of
success that almost automatically conveys the impression
of prosperity. It was somewhat run down.
At first it started as a legitimate house, playing popular
priced companies. It has served for more or less curtailed
seasons of vaudeville, stock, combination vaudeville and
pictures, and has been "dark" a time or two. Early last
summer the Broadway Amusement syndicate took over the
management of the house for the owners of the lease. At
first, using the elaborate features of that now "old-time"
period, they started operations on the basis of 50 cents ad-
mission. Later the price was reduced to 25 cents, and again
lowered and finally and for a considerable period it had
been on the five-cent admission basis, showing to good
houses, but not developing a great deal of profit. Then the
decision to put on the Triangle program was reached.
Joseph Steurle, manager of the house, and other members
of the company, determined at once on a general refurnishing
of the theater. If the Triangle program were to be offered,
the Walnut must be brightened up. Decorators were called
into consultation, and a color scheme was decided on. This
provided for redecoration of the interior in buff, and re-
decoration of the entrance in buff, cream white and gold.
The whole of the interior was thus gone over, paint renewed
and gold decorations reapplied, resulting, with the marble
wainscoting, in greatly brightening up the whole house. The
"T" in the Triangle was emblazoned in the escutcheon over
the main entrance doors and smaller reproductions of the
device were put in the panels on each side of the storm door
entrance. This treatment followed a thorough housecleaning,
with generous applications of vacuum cleaners to the car-
peted aisles and floors.
The walls made new again, the downstairs seats looked
dingy. They were provided for by seat covers of white duck,
covers for each seat and covers for the backs, and there are
600 of these downstairs seats. The screen in the Walnut is
set pretty well back from the proscenium arch, to enable
utilization of the front rows. Settings for the screen under
the former dispensation were old scenery of the "drawing
room" type which happened to be about the theater. New
settings were ordered and put in place. They are reproduc-
tions of garden entrances to a country home, and, with lattice
work and vines, make very attractive settings for the screen,
not too pronounced in color, nor yet too subdued. They are
Colonial in effect.
Carrying out the plans for improving the appearance of
the house and contributing to the effect, it was determined to
introduce girl ushers. Six of them were engaged and each
fitted with a party dress, cut on a pretty pattern, of an old-
fashioned model, lace around the throat and V necks, with
a series of tunics about the skirts. When on duty each of
the girls wears a black velvet, tri-cornered hat, with a rosette
at each corner. For the sake of variety, the gowns come in
varied shades, and the experiment got eflfective results from
the viewpoint of appearances. So much for the looks. On the
principle that "handsome is as handsome does," the operating
company provided for thoroughly adequate equipment. The
outfit of Power projecting machines was sent to the factory
where all got a thorough overhauling.
The performance of the mechanical end provided for, the
exhibitors provided for the music with a sixteen-piece orch-
estra, one of the good aggregations of the city, competent to
play the scores which come with the pictures. And in the
same way "effects" were provided by the management so
that now what looks like a runaway horse, or a pistol shot,
also sounds like one. The orchestra, though it added largely
to the effectiveness of the program, proved incorrigibly a
union orchestra, and the upshot has been eliminating the orch-
estra altogether. The musical end of the program, however,
is being very well taken care of by the big Wurlitzer Unit
Orchestra, with which the theater is equipped. With two
operatives, to give each other rest periods, the special music
for each performance is very well handled, indeed, and meets
all requirements.
WINCHESTER THEATER, NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Runs Special Show During Noontime for Benefit of
Employees of Winchester Arms Company.
ANOTHER handsome moving picture theater was
added to the list of those amusement places in New
Haven, Conn., when on December 15 the Winchester
Avenue theater in Winchester avenue was opened. The
dimensions of the structure are SO by 100 feet, and it is
built of fireproof material throughout. It has a beautiful
stone front, and can seat 800 persons. The Winchester is
under the management of Adolph Juul.
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The operating room is built of Egyptian blocks and plaster
which not only make it fireproof but sound-proof as well.
Two of the latest Simplex machines are used and a Wotton
Rexolux made by the Electric Products Company of Cleve-
land, Ohio. The chairs were bought of the A. H. Andrews
Company, Chicago, 111. At the present time music is fur-
nished by a piano, but it is the intention of the management
to install a three-piece orchestra.
The theater is only one block from the Winchester Arms
Company, which is employing at the time of writing 20,000
people, and for the benefit of the employees of this com-
pany Mf. Juul is running a special show between twelve
noon and 1 p. m. The regular matinees begin at 2 and
continue until 5, while the regular evening shows begin at
7 and close at 11. The admission prices are five cents for
matinees and ten cents for evening shows. The Winchester
has been making a good profit since it was opened.
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January 15, 1916
A FEW evenings since I happened into a hospitable
place where the New Year spirit reigned supreme.
The cordial proprietor and the solicitous bartenders
were "on the job" with a refreshing mood. The holiday
dew bedecked everything and everywhere, except one corner,
and there sat an old-time picture actor. He was alone, but
not deserted. A pipe and a glass were his companions. He
was the most disinterested person in the place so far as his
surroundings were concerned. He was completely absorbed
by his pipe, glass and thoughts when the writer unsus-
pectingly approached and said in quiet tone, "Good evening."
With almost a start the old-timer turned. Recognizing the
new comer the face of the picture actor brightened and the
visitor was urged to be seated and give his order. "This
is, indeed, a pleasure," said the picture man. "I was just
thinking. It is so seldom I meet those I wish to see that
your coming takes all the darkness out of tonight. That's
right. Take what you wish. Here! That belongs on my
check, waiter. Say, where have you been? No, I am not
down and out. I simply seek a corner to think things over.
Think 'shop' if you wish to call it that."
* * *
And what followed is best told in the old-timer's own
words: "I was just thinking of the stupendous progress
that has attended the motion picture business and incident-
ally pondering over the wonderful help it has been to the
old stage professionals. Yes, I know, certain people con-
tend that the pictures have been a detriment to the real his-
trionic art and cheap prices have unfortunately led the public
from the path of true ability, but we hear others say that
were it not for the picture the homes for actors would be
overcrowded. Think of the people you and I know who, by
loss of the power of elocution, the sense of hearing, even the
power of movement, who are today earning a livelihood in
motion picture studios instead of being dependent upon the
generosity of their friends on the stage. No one more
abhors the prospect of going to a 'home' than the stage
professional of talent and when, at last, the shelter of a 'home'
stands alone as the last resort for a sustenance of life which
has been devoted to the advancement of the public's pleasure
the alternative is accepted within a broken heart, but well
feigned spirit."
* * *
"Were it not for the pictures I too would have been a
dependant in some actor's home, or, perhaps I would be
doing some menial work for less per week than my hotel
bill was for a day. And I was just thinking of the incon-
gruity displayed in the spirit of some people who are per-
sistently decrying the picture. There was a time when no
church member dared enter the portals of a theatre. Time
worked changes and ultimately the boxes of a 'first night'
were filled by members of the clergy. The players became
their honored guests. The managers became intimates of the
church officials. Clergymen deserted the pulpit for the stage
and many actors went to the pulpits. A spirit of reciprocity
was engendered that eventually made the stage and pulpit
one and there was a gradual dissolution of bigotry which had
for years kept many brilliant minds separated."
41 * *
"But here I am today a poor picture actor. I find the
clergy arrayed against me with all the reform and kindred
societies thirsting for my flesh and blood. I am stamped as
a conspirator against public morals, a destructive weapon
against the church and Sunday schools, an ally of the dens
of infamy and vice, and yet I am only before the screen what
I was on the stage, an actor. I have been before the
screen for about fifteen years and I look upon that career
with the same composure of conscience as I do upon my
career of forty years on the 'boards.' My pride as an e.xpon-
ent of the histrionic art has not been impaired in the least.
I feel that today I am doing before the screen my full duty
as an actor, and yet I find my work made the subject of such
stringent laws and local regulations that I am sometimes
forced to the conclusion that in the eyes of the public I am
a criminal."
* * •
"When on the 'boards' I frequently essayed the role of the
avaricious 'Shylock,' and with a success that made many
religiously inclined people my warmest admirers. Today
I find the reformers arrayed against the character because
they fear it may tend to mislead the youthful mind. Others
say that a screening of the character is an exaggeration of
a type that brings undue reflections. I am criticised for
screening my demand for my 'pound of flesh,' and yet the
laws of the country sustain pawnbrokers. In 'Richard III.'
I am condemned for harmlessly jabbing my opponent with
a sword, yet in the popular cantata of 'Queen Esther,' given
by religious organizations, they hang a man. I am cen-
sored for shooting at a robber leaving my apartments at
midnight. I am a criminal for pointing a revolver at anyone
— even though it be an empty revolver — and yet the censors
give approval to the portrayal of the execution of the thieves
upon the cross. I dare not allow the audience viewing
the screen to see me, as Brutus, plunge the knife into Julius
Caesar, and yet unlimited latitude is accorded in the biblical
stories and plays to the display of John the Baptist's head."
* * *
"Well, you can see about where I am at in my reverie. I
am bound hand and foot like the victim of the Lilliputians.
On the stage I was an idol. On the screen I am worse than
Satan himself. I have been trying to think of some char-
acter I could portray in some screen play that would receive
the unanimous approbation of all the censor boards in the
country — something which would pass all the boards with-
out tempting the clipper. Eh! What's that? It's New Year's
morning. Why, I humbly beg your pardon. But, say, on
the level, do you think we are getting a square deal on this
censorship question?"
* * *•
Quite a spirited discussion took place the other day be-
tween a number of people engaged in the motion picture
business relative to the future of feature productions. Pro-
ducers, players and exhibitors expressed their views and
there was a puzzling variance of opinions. An exhibitor said
he believed the days for features were limited. One of his
reasons was that people who went to railway stations to
meet friends, or who had appointments at department stores
and other places, are frequenters of picture shows just to
kill time. They will not go to places where features are
exhibited because they cannot remain to see the entire feature
run off. A player said most features of the day are being
used as vehicles to accommodate certain people who cannot
get profitable openings on the stage. Another of the party
said the feature business was being used by certain regular
theatrical managers to get out of old manuscripts what they
could not get from revivals on the stage. Still another said
that all the others were at sea; that, while the short stories
will continue to figure in the field, the feature photoplays
must be depended upon to hold the people who have been
won over from the old line of theaters.
* * *
Among those who took part in the discussion was a pro-
ducer who has been in the business for many years and one
whose views seem to bear more weight than those respon-
sible for the above summary. He said: "Features have be-
come established and cannot be abandoned without serious
result to the business. It cannot be disputed that snappy
one and two-reel subjects are in great demand, but no exhib-
itor can depend upon them alone and ignore the real features.
Many exhibitors have complained of the latter very justly
because many producers have foolishly thought the patrons
cannot discriminate between padding and real action. If
there is a deterioration in the support of, features by the
public, it will be due to the same cause that caused the
people to abandon the legitimate shows for the moving pic-
tures. The picture exhibitors do not depend upon shoppers
or railway station transients. Taking the city of New York
as an example, localities in which railway stations are located
have no moving picture houses. None can be found in the
pro-ximity of the Pennsylvania station on Seventh avenue,
the Grand Central Station on Forty-second street, nor the
Long Island depot in Brooklyn. Not even the smallest of pic-
ture houses can be found near these places. It is within
reason to say that the patrons of picture houses in the shop-
ping districts have many patrons who are shoppers, but the
bulk of the trade is from adjacent residential districts and a
transient flow that is not connected with shopping. About
the best located theaters for a shopping district are located
in the vicinity of Thirty-fifth street and Broadway. Several
large department stores are located close to them and all
are running features. But all these stores close at 6 P. M.
Where does the patronage come from between that hour
and 11 P. M.? Certainly not from the people who have a
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
415
few minutes to spare between shopping and the keeping of
appointments. It is a false notion on the part of those who
contend that motion picture theaters are places for killing
time. They are not halfway houses, but full-fledged places
of amusement. To hold to the contrary is to class the the-
aters as mere nickelodeons of the former days. My experi-
ence has been that the chief cry against features comes from
people who are unwilling, or have houses whose patronage
will not enable them, to pay the prices that must be charged
for real features on account of the cost of production. It
is, in a great measure, a matter of location. The feature
business has been responsible for the opening of large
houses along Broadway and other prominent thoroughfares.
It has been the play — the photoplay — that has won the day
and it cannot be dispensed with. A good one or two-reel
drama or comedy is a valuable asset, but it cannot supplant
a feature that deserves the name. Furthermore, writers and
directors who can satisfactorily produce a drama within the
limit of one reel are far from being abundant."
"Down in Front"
(Moving Pictures and Moving Conversation.)
By Hazen Conklin.
Mrs. McGabb Arrives Early.
(Stout, red-faced woman comes puffing dovm the aisle ond plumps her-
self into an aisle seat beside a thin, pale little woman who evidently
has been expecting her,)
GOOD evenin' Missus Simms. I stopped at your house
but your husband hollered out the window that you'd
come so's to get a seat and that you'd hold an aisle for
me.
Mrs. Simms — Yes, I knew an aisle seat was a comfort to
you, Mrs. McGabb, so I put my hand bag and coat in it.
Mrs. McGabb — Mercy, is that what I'm sittin' on ! Now I've
gotta get up again, and I was all settled, too. Yes, an aisle
seat is a comfort to me, I'll admit, but it has its drawbacks,
too. In fact, it's one drawback after another to let people
in past me. You know I ain't so slim as you, Mrs. Simms,
and I can't keep bobbin' up and down. I hafta let 'em climb
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man after her. I saw him sneeze twice with my own eyes,
for he didn't wear no more costume than she did. And no
wonder, for this place was cold as a barn. I was sneezin' my-
self. They don't never heat this place. They wait till it fills
over me best they can. It's my shins suffer most. They
gotta lift their feet to step over mine so I s'pose I shouldn't
complain, but you should see the black-and-blue marks!
Mrs. 6".— There ! The lights are goin' out ! Now \Ve can read
the advertisements.
Mrs. McG. — Yes, now I s'pose we gotta sit and look at them
for ten minutes. It wouldn't be so bad if they'd change them
every night, same as the fillums, but I can't say I enjoy
gloomin' at the same old ones that ain't been changed since
I started comin' in here, and that was over a year ago. The
first night I read 'em they was real entertainin', for we'd just
moved into the neighborhood and the names was new to me.
I remember how my Henry and me laughed over some of
them, like that meat market one, "fouls, 21c. a pound," and
"Phillips the Plumber Plumbs at Pleasin' Prices — if you want
your house heated by hot air, let me have a trial." But now,
law me, I know every one by heart.
Mrs. S. — Was you here last night?
Mrs. McG. — Yes, I come to see that Mary Piquart fillum,
"The Cave Man's Bride." And, believe me, if she'd been
anywhere but on a fillum she'd of took her mortal death of
cold, runnin' around in a Garden of Eden suit and the cave
up and let the people heat it. If they was all cold-blooded
they'd freeze to death this weather.
Mrs. S. — The piano man's come in, so I guess they're goin'
to start the pictures.
Mrs. McG. — I do wish that man'd play by hand instead of
by ear. He starts out on a tune and then tries to see if he
can hit every note on the keyboard except the right ones.
My Henry says when he tries to play "Home, Sweet Home"
it turns sour before he gets there. And what he's playin'
don't have no more connection with the pictures than I do.
He plays the same tune for someone dyin' that he does for a
father bein' told his heir is triplets.
Mrs. S. — But the pictures are good here!
Mrs. McG.— The pictures are all right, leastwise they would
be if that man up in the coop didn't turn the crank so fast
nights when he's got a date with his girl after the show.
Why, two nights ago one of the scenes was a funeral with
pall-bearers carryin' the casket, and he turned the crank so
fast he had 'em jig-steppin' all the way to the grave. I just
couldn't enjoy the scene. I'd oughta of been cryin' and in-
stead I was laughin' so I bust a seam in my waist. I never
laughed so much, even at a Charlie Chipmunk comedy.
Mrs. S. — Here comes that young man with the disinfectant.
Mrs. McG. — Ain't that the limit? I suppose they're got to
squirt that stuff around to kill germs, but when he squirts it
at me I get downright mad. I ain't got germs if others have.
It wouldn't be so bad if it was cologne, but between that stuff
they use and a circus, give me the circus! There, the pic-
tures are goin' to begin now, for there's that slide "Ladies will
please remove their hats and gentlemen keep their feet out
of the aisles." Good grief! Here comes a man who bows
out more than I do and I believe he wants to get in here
past us! What did I tell you! Certainly I'll excuse you.
Mister, only it ain't my handbag you stepped on — it was my
foot!
HARRY HOYT, OF METRO, "EXPERT."
To be sure, the photoplaywright is as yet an infant in arms
compared with his big brother "playwright," and his entry
into certain lines of distinction may seem quite unimportant
to the older fraternity. At the same time the infant must
make his debut into some new field of the game at every
turn, and so it is that Harry Hoyt has earned the distinction
of being the first photoplaywright to be called as a legal
expert. This happened recently when Mr. Hoyt testified for
the defense in the case of Miss Annie Partlan vs. Van Dyke
Film Company for breach of contract. Here occurred a bril-
liant war of wits in which Mr. Hoyt eclipsed the opposing
counsel. Justice C. M. Craigen rendered a decision in favor
of the plaintiflf, who is a well-known newspaper woman
and scenario writer.
416
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
\^
Motion Picture Educator
Conducted by REV. W. H. JACKSON
AN IMPORTANT FORWARD MOVEMENT— CINE
MUNDIAL.
PROGRESS is secured in many ways, sometimes by leaps
and bounds, and at other times by slow and careful
growth, or deliberate development. The main thing
to be sought for is such a progress that shall be safe, sure,
abiding and profitable to all concerned. The Moving Pic-
ture Educator is most delighted to note that the Movmg
Picture World is about to issue a Spanish edition. This
is progress indeed, a steady, solid, "safe and sane" move
forward. „ , . . ■,,
Second only to the United States, South America will
prove a wonderful field for the greater development of the
moving picture in all its branches. In Spain, as represented
by the city of Barcelona, the moving picture has been placed
upon its highest possible plane as an educational power,
showing that the Spanish authorities are well aware of its
possibilities; that this spirit will also prevail in Latin-
America there can be no doubt, and the Moving Picture
World has proved itself abreast of the times and equally ob-
servant of the trend of kinematographic tendencies when it
decided to enter that widely opening field.
This is a splendid forward movement, neither sudden nor
rash; it is an evidence of the natural growth of the influence
of the moving picture, as it is also of the watchfulness of
the Moving Picture World, fulfilling its careful duty as
guardian of the moving picture interests as well as its greater
interest in kinematography as applied to education and the
power of being the people's entertainer. To wish that this
advance may be crowned with success seems only to fore-
stall an assurance of the same. If we are to judge the future
by the past successes of the leading moving picture trade
journal, there can be little doubt that the Cine Mundial will
be both to the trade and the public of South America every-
thing that the Moving Picture World has been to the United
States; especially does the Educator look forward with good
reasons to anticipate splendid results.
i" BUREAU OF SOCIAL ECONOMICS.
The Bureau of Social Economics of Washington, D. C, is,
to use its own description, "an association of the govern-
ments, institutions, manufacturers, producers and transporta-
tion lines of America and other countries, to engage in dis-
seminating geographical, commercial, industrial and voca-
tional information by the graphic method of motography,
showing how things in common use are made or produced,
and under what conditions."
"The Bureau displays its reels and slides in universities,
colleges, technical and agricultural schools, public libraries,
public institutions, state granges, people's institutes, state
armories, high schools, settlement houses, missions, cham-
bers of commerce, boards of trade, commercial clubs, rotary
clubs, trade conventions, welfare forums of corporations, and
fraternal organizations. Auto trucks are also used with
powerful projectors in parks, playgrounds, rural communities
and other centers for the general public."
The breadth and scope of the work of the Bureau is evi-
denced by the fact that its service is available in the United
States, in Canada, Latin-American republics, India, China,
Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with all
titles and sub-titles of all films in the language of the coun-
try addressed. The Education Alliance of New York has
associated itself with the Bureau in the using of the films
in New York City, with great advantage to the poorer classes
of the East Side. Penal institutions and other places inhab-
ited by involuntary guests have also been much benefited
by the work of the Bureau, which without doubt fills a large
place for good in the country.
Types of Films Exhibited.
The Bureau aims to illustrate the production and manu-
facture of articles in common use, to reveal the source of
supply, and to follow the raw material to the finished product.
An example of this is seen with sheep on the ranges, washing
and shearing, followed by the bale of wool through all the
processes to the making of cloth and clothing. In like man-
ner the pelt is followed to the tannery, thence on to the
manufacture of shoes, gloves and commercial leather. Films
showing the making of glassware from sand; china in all
forms from clay, and linen from the planting of flax; also
cotton garments from the sowing of the seed. In this man-
ner all fields of human effort in industrial lines are thus
disclosed through the medium of the moving picture.
Surgical, medical and medicinal drug films are circulated by
the Bureau after they have been approved by the medical
societies.
City sanitation, civic betterment, playgrounds and recrea-
tion centers, public health, welfare and similar educational
methods are all filmed for appropriate use.
Purely technical films of architectural or engineering con-
struction, of chemical processes, industrial or theoretical; of
astronomical observations, of the X-ray and its applications,
of movement and its application in hydrodynamics, gravity,
human anatomy, etc., have all been made.
Geographic, scenic, fish, bird and animal life, forest and
bird reservation films are available; likewise films illustrat-
ing the customs of peoples and races of all lands.
Precautions Observed.
Great care is exercised by the Bureau that Jhe films shown
conform to lawful conditions, as, for instance, no industrial
films are shown in which wholesome conditions do not pre-
vail; those illustrating the employment of children must
comply with the law relating thereto. Pictures in any way
illustrating food or food products must be in strict com-
pliance with the pure food laws. Everything concerning
the public health must be carefully held in mind. Films deal-
ing with intoxicating liquors even as an industrial pursuit
are not listed, while tobacco is only shown in its growing
stage as being one of the nation's productions. No films
are exhibited which show the taking of life of any domestic
animal, and, finally, no film which is untruthful or by inter-
pretation could be misleading or which would awaken hope
where none exists is shown.
Terms.
It will readily be seen from the above outline that the
work of the Bureau is a very worthy and commendable one;
the list of subjects is most complete, covering, it seems, every
possible subject which can or has been reached by the power
of kinematography. Its detailed list is a most exhaustive
one, and numbers hundreds of the best films, and cannot
fail to be a power in the wide and growing field of educa-
tional moving pictures. The terms upon which the Bureau
loans the films must, however, come under a strict scrutiny.
While there are many times and places where their free
use may be advisable or even commendable, such free use
must not be universal and without discrimination. It must
ever be kept in mind that the exhibitor of moving pictures is
a licensed man under the law and protected by the law; as
such he is under an expense often not small; it would there-
fore be unjust to him if free pictures should in any, or even
the slightest, degree interfere with his lawful business. From
the manner in which the Bureau of Social Economics has
prepared its films and programs, protecting the same from
all possible errors in either letter or spirit, the Educator feels
satisfied and confident that it will be just to the great army
of its contemporaries. With these conditions, its work is
commendable, and one well calculated to foster and encour-
age the higher development of that power so earnestly sought
for in and by the educating moving picture.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
The Rev. Father Henry P. Maus, of Saginaw, Michigan,
well known in that state as a man of wide views and experi-
ences, also as a lecturer of some note, has decided to enter
the company of moving picture exhibitors in relation to his
church and wide parochial interests. He has fitted a former
church edifice with a commodious stage and a first-class
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
417
moving picture machine. Father Maus says, "I plan to give
my church people and all others who are interested high-
grade pictures from time to time, and, if the demand is great
enough, we will show oftener than each Sunday. I have
arranged for a series of high grade pictures to run through
the winter. The people have shown their appreciation of the
first pictures given and say they like them and want more.'
At present, two exhibitions are given each Sunday, at 3 p . ni .
and at 7:15 p.m. A small admission fee is charged, which
goes into the general expenses of the movement.
* * *
Moving pictures are causing a thorough discussion in the
church circles of Lafayette, Indiana. One church has already
begun to use them, while other churches are disposed to ques-
tion the wisdom of the movement; that a debate should arise
is only natural, the question must needs be talked out and
proved in every community of such a size that their intro-
duction is of importance to all in that community. When
what one church does affects another church, there is sure
to be some contention. That church which takes a stand
against the pictures is very likely to find that its opposition
may become a boomerang, and should realize that the mov-
ing picture is a part of the American life. The educational
value of the picture is now such a settled fact that to in any
way tamper with the question is to provoke a criticism
of shortsightedness and possible ignorance. It would be far
better for all to start upon the basis that pictures must be
used and waste no further time upon a question which has
been settled all over the country by those of the widest
possible views and the largest possible interests; this ques-
tion being settled, the way is then open for the only other
question, i. e., in what way can the pictures be best used for
the good of the community and the best interests of the
church?
* * *
Youngstown, Ohio, finds itself with two churches about
to establish the moving picture as an aid to its social and
educational work. In common with many other churches,
they find one of the chief difficulties in the fact that many
churches are not built with those requirements now called
for by the fire-prevention authorities. It is a tribute to the
value of the pictures that all new churches and schools are
being built with a distinct regard to the fire law requirements
in this particular. The Youngstown newspapers say, how-
ever, that the matter of fireproofing churches is becoming
so large a question that when it is solved there will be a
great increase in the number of churches using the pictures.
* ♦ *
Oklahoma City is submitting a "referendum" to the con-
gregations of the churches of the city on the question of
the censorship of pictures.
In the first place, this movement is bad, because, linked
with it, is the question of vaudeville; the moving pictures
should stand alone in a matter of this kind. What a pity it
is that the questions of Sunday pictures, pictures in churches
and the censorship of pictures cannot be more widely under-
stood; because of this lack of an understanding, much out-
side matter and often much ignorance is allowed to creep in
and bring forth results quite contrary to those really desired.
Are the readers of the Moving Picture World doing all they
can to edify the people in their locality with the standard
of their paper, with its advice and help? If the Oklahoma
newspapers and those in other cities were only asked to
reprint much that appears therein, more good could be
accomplished.
* * *
The schools of Saginaw, Michigan, are being prepared for
the addition of moving pictures as an aid to their educational
courses. Delayed last year by an excessive demand upon
their resources, they have this year been more modest in
their application, so that by making it within the limits of
the budget they are about to get at least a beginning. The
local press is strongly aiding in the work, and there is every
prospect that a thorough use of kinematography will be the
result.
* * *
In Washington, D. C, the Parents' League of the Public
Schools is conducting a campaign for the purpose of secur-
ing picture machines in the schools. An organized canvass
is being made, even in the government offices, for the pur-
pose, which is meeting with great success; the canvassers
intend invading the White House before they finish their
work. From these efforts the moving picture as an aid to
public school work promises to be an established fact in
the capital of the American nation.
« * *
"Standardization of the moving pictures for use in public
schools is coming," says C. G. Schuiz, state superintendent of
schools in Minnesota. "I believe that moving pictures are
one of the most powerful adjuncts to teaching the rnajority
of subjects; for this reason they must be standardized by
the state department, thereby removing all possibility of their
haphazard and careless use." Minnesota is now lining up
with other states for a state authorized and supervised use
of the moving picture in the schools. The rapid progress
thus being made speaks well for the immediate advantage
of the youth of the land; more thorough and complete edu-
cation because of the advent of the educational picture is
one of the great privileges of the youth of the present day.
PROJECTION OUTFIT INSTALLED IN THE TOME
SCHOOL.
Another instance of the appreciation of the moving picture
is to be found in the intelligent use made of it at the Tome
School, Fort Deposit, Maryland. Each Saturday evening
Projection Room, Tome School.
the school discipline relaxes itself into an hour or so of
him entertainment. When it is possible some of the pic-
tures shown have a bearing on the classroom work of the
previous week. Just to what extent they are able to gratify
this desire to intermingle book learning with optical en-
couragement we are unable to say, but we do know that they
have fortified themselves for all that the manufacturers are
able to do for them in the way of manufacturing films pos-
sible of application to the school curriculum by installing a
complete projection apparatus, including a booth which is
built as a corner balcony in the athletic cage. This building
is built of concrete, steel and glass, conforming with all in-
surance demands. The roof of the booth is protected by a
heavy wire mesh thrown over it, as is also half of the front
wall. The projection machine used is a Power's 6A, oper-
ated at present by rheostats. Every convenience such as a
reel rack, rewinding table and a plate glass shelf illuminated
from underneath for the rapid handling of slides, is included
in the equipment of the booth.
The programs of the Tome School Saturday evenings
consist of slides of local interest as well as films of from one
reel to six reels in length.
RUBE MILLER, VOGUE DIRECTOR.
Rube Miller has been added to the directing staff of Vogue
comedies. Mr. Miller earned an enviable reputation in the
making of comedy pictures for Keystone and L-KO as well
as playing many leading laugh-creating roles. Miss Madge
Kirby and Arthur Tavares, the latter a Keystone slap-stick
graduate, will appear under Mr. Miller's direction. Miss
Kirby is a typical English girl and is a convert from the
speaking stage, where she appeared with Richard Carle and
Fred Walton. Her first motion picture experience was
under the tutelage of Dell Henderson.
In addition to these new stars. Miss Alice Neice, formerly
character lead for the Lubin-Melville Company, has been
signed to play the heavy dramatic parts. "Oh, for the Life
of a Fireman," a forthcoming Vogue release, produced by
Jack Dillon with Russ Powell in the leading role and Pris-
cilla Dean as ingenue, has been shown to exhibitors and
declared to be the style of slapstick comedy desired. It is
a story of one who yearns to be a fireman and he gets the
chance, permitting the staging of some unusual thrills as well
as side-splitting comedy situations.
418
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Advertising lor Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
A
Getting the Most.
PROBABLY moat exhibitors Ijave at least once met up with a vaude-
Tille team in which one man olfers to bet the other he Is dead
and doesn't know it. And probably every one of us has laughed, the
first time if not the last ; but how about some of the laughers them-
selves? We have taken up the matter dozens of times, but a letter
from William E. Furber, of the American Feature Film Company, of
Boston, puts a question very neatly into a nutshell, although you must
remember the cocoanut when you think of nuts. Mr. Furber says :
As the recognized "Father of Publicity" among exhibitors, I
can think of no better person to write to than you on a sub-
ject that I feel should concern every exhibitor.
In the trade papers we are continually reading about the
elements that constitute success for the exhibitors. Good pro-
ductions, the proper projection, proper music for the picture,
courteous employees, etc., have all been dealt with. But one
very necessary factor seems to have been almost forgotten —
PUBLICITY.
From my point of view, all of the other essentials of theatri-
cal success must lead from successful publicity, otherwise the
busy exhibitor is hiding his virtues under a barrel.
And the blame for the lack of publicity today in the average
theater must be laid at the door of the exhibitor himself, for
the efforts of the average exchange to assist him in this manner
are misconstrued to be a desire for additional income and
ignored.
A short time ago an exhibitor came into a Boston exchange
and booked a program for his theater, stating that he intended
to start something in his town with an advertising campaign
that would make them "sit up." Then he gave his order — three
one-sheetSj two threes, a six and 500 heralds.
While there are exceptions, of course, it Is true that there
are a great number of exhibitors In this class who think a few
lithos and a handful of heralds end their publicity troubles.
All of the prominent programs have publicity galore for the
exhibitor If he will only utilize It. For instance, one program
I have in mind, and I will not mention it for fear t-iis letter
may be misconstrued as an "ad" for that one, offers its exhib-
itors free one. three and six stock sheets, program trade-mark
cuts, lobby sheets, etc., supplies star photos in various sizes,
colored enlargements, mortised "ad" cuts tor newsparer and
house organ use, cuts of stars from thumb size to double col-
umn, a weekly magazine devoted exclusively to the pictures
and stars of the Individual program, free use of newspaper cuts,
slides, press matter, etc., and maintains a publicity department
to aid and assist its exhibitors in every way possible, even to
the construction of special publicity for the individual theater.
But do the exhibitors utilize their opportunities? A very few.
The majority allow this matter to lay on the shelves of the
exchange, and by their neglect discouraging the exchange from
attempting to assist the exhibitor other than to supply him
with the quality production.
There is no excuse for the exhibitor to say "He does not know
about these publicity helps," for this particular exchange Is
forever pounding at the exhibitor through its weekly organ and
in personal letters to use them.
Now, if an exhibitor uses this program and fails to use its
many publicity helps and fails to secure his share of good busi-
ness, is he fair toward the program when he states ; "The
pictures are great, but they don't get me the money?" And by
the same token, is he even fair to himself?
The average program exchange supplies a great deal of this
matter absolutely free to the exhibitor, while the remainder
is handled at actual cost. It is not an effort for additional
revenue from the exhibitor, but in truth an effort toward
additional revenue lor the exhibitor.
How can we make the exhibitor realize that he Is throwing
away a host of opportunities when he neglects to use these pub-
licity helps? And how will we make him really "start some-
thing."
Mr. Furber is speaking particularly from the point of view of his
own exchange, but he touches upon a matter that is Just as live an
issue in any part of the country with the exception, perhaps, that the
New England exhibitors as a whole are not an enterprising class. But
this Is not a discussion of New England exhibitors. It's a matter that
Is country-wide, world-wide, in its appeal. The man who is going
to make a flash with a couple of three sheets and a half a thousand
heralds has no particular geographical section for his own. He lives
all over the country and is the same man who cannot see the use
In getting a vacuum cleaner when brooms may be purchased for a
quarter. There are others who are Intelligent enough to appreciate
the value of advertising, but who are too lazy to hustle, even when
they can have cuts and posters and all the other helps free. They
want some one to write the ads and take them over to the printer
w , .^tl ^""""ee for locations and stick the paper. Mr. Fur-
Th» L^h the company handling the Metro releases tor New England.
I^L Tf^^ "„",'"'' "".''"' company advertising with its own four-
page sheet weekly, a sheet from which we have frequently clipped
suggestions. The publication generally devotes considerable space to
^^A ZZ u^ET''^'\^'"'- ^^'''-S "^^t "^y >=« ^^^ and how to use It
And with all that assistance the people do not use the material
Now skip across country to Seattle. There Tom North runs' the
V-L-S-E exchange and gets out an eight-page weekly just to coax
the patrons of the exchange please to get the value ot the wares they
pay for. He has to coax a man who pays him rental to use a little
energy and get his full return. This does not mean all, of course, for
North and Furber alike record the efforts of live wires as an incentive
to the rest, but generally speaking the average patron does not get his
run return because he does not go after it.
Back up a bit, over Into Salt Lake City. George Editor Carpenter
runs a bi-weekly, Real Reels. It is the same thing here Wherever
you turn on the page there is always the urgent suggestion that you
advertise. Carpenter knows, as do the others, that the man who does not
get the greatest good out of a rented film does not make as good a
booster for the brand, and for the sake of the exchange as well as
the exhibitor he tries to coax them to extend themselves.
Now Listen.
We have passed beyond the bonanza stage. The day is gone when
any sort of a structure the police would permit to remain open was
a theater. The time when any man who had a store room with a
machine at one end and a screen at the other could make money Is
no more. A lot of old timers have been dropped and more are being
closed up, merely because they do not keep pace with modern conditions.'
It is no more possible to make real money without effort now than
it is to pick up gold dollars on the streets. You must hustle.
Manufacturing companies do not supply free advertising helps
merely because they are good hearted and so full of the milk of human
kindness that they perspire butter as they run. They are supplying
advertising material and paying men to urge its use because they real-
ize that without advertising, and the best sort of advertising, at that,
there will presently be too few exhibitors to rent films to. They are
trying to save the short-sighted exhibitor to save their own skins, but
that is all the more reason why the exhibitor should sit up and take
notice. He should share the anxiety of the manufacturers and help
them to save him by at least holding on to the life preserver that Is
thrown to him.
One exhibitor lately wrote that he realized that he should do more
advertising, but that he could not afford to on a ten-cent admission.
Why should he try? Make It fifteen cents or twenty or a quarter, ad-
vertise to prove that the films are worth the added price when an
added price Is charged, and the people will come and see and be con-
vinced. That "Always five cents," or "Always ten cents," that so
many still use as a slogan is a survival of the day when no film was
worth much more than any other in toe program. They were all one-
reels and no features. There was nothing to make an especial appeal
with. There was small chance to sell many extra prints over here
and such enterprise as was shown was instigated by the additional
profit that might come from the greater sales abroad.
Now all this has been changed. Standards have been raised until
the public has come to demand better things, and in the main the
public expects to pay more for additional merit. In some towns It
actually hurts business to stick to the old prices. Fewer come at ten
cents than would come at fifteen or twenty, but they must be adver-
tised for. Advertising is the very essence of the bilsiness. The entire
success of the film enterprise is based on advertising, the advertising of
the maker to the user and the advertising of the exhibitor to the patron.
The manufacturers are not only doing their own advertising, Vut they
are doing half of the advertising for the exhibitor, and too many
exhibitors will not even do the other half.
Take this clipping from Mr. Furber's organ (and It was not sent in
as part of Mr. Ii\irber's letter, but came in the regular course of
sending out the mail list). It refers to the Pittsburgh office, but
the Idea is the same. The item reads :
The Metro office of Pittsburgh, Pa., sends something real
good, and so It Is handed along for the benefit of New Eng-
land exhibitors. Here is what an exhibitor was able to do by
a little Ingenious advertising in Parkersburg, W. Va., for his
showing of Emily Stevens in "The Soul of a Woman."
On his showing of the feature immediately preceding this,
he did his usual amount of advertising and his gross receipts
for the day were $55. The Pittsburgh exchange sent him the
layout and cuts for a larger "ad" and told him to spend $25
extra In advertising, with the understanding that if the amount
of his receipts did not Justify the outlay, he would be re-
paid the extra $25 expended.
He came back with the startling Information that his re-
ceipts for the day were $2S6, the largest amount he has ever
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
419
played to, except on a holiday, and his matinee was the big-
gest in the history of his theater : BUT LISTEN, he raised
his price for this showing to 15 cents instead of 10 cents, which
goes to show what METRO will do when properly advertised.
I claim that this can be done on a number of the Metro re-
leases if the exhibitor does not want to increase his admis-
sion. "The Comeback" that so many exhibitors fear in raising
admissions will not materialize just so long as the picture is of
that quality that justifies the raise, and METRO PICTURES
will stand by you in just that way. Try it and see.
Nineteen sixteen is going to see a lot of changes, and one of the
chief changes will be the replacement of the non-advertiser by the
tive wire ; the man who can figure that with five reels casting fifty dol-
lars, advertising costing five and general expenses of thirty dollars he
will show a profit of fifteen dollars on a hundred dollar gross, but that
if another twenty-five is so spent in advertising that the film can
t>ack up and brings a two hundred dollar gross, the profit is ninety
dollars.
Let us put it another way. A film program costs fifty dollars a day
and without advertising brings that much extra business. The profit
Is the difference between the fifty dollar subject and the cost of a
cheaper program, say half of that. This does not argue that the film
Is worth only twenty-five dollars more, because the better film, if
advertised, will bring an additional advertising value that i/ capitalized
will yield a larger profit.
The manufacturer advertises his films to the limit. The exhibitor
who does not follow his example is cheating himself. He has the
same opportunity and he Is paying for that opportunity in increased
rental price and yet he throws this opportunity away.
What makes you take blank features instead of a commercial
service? It's not just that you must have better than commercial
one-reels, you were appealed to by the advertising. Take the hint
and appeal to your possible patrons in the same way. You can do
more business and a larger percentage of the gross will be clean
profit.
Make 1916 a hummer. You can do it by merely taking the adver-
tising material you receive free and using it. It's just as simple
as it sounds. And if it is not free ; if it is put to you at cost, what
difference does that make? Universal will sell you ready-made ads.
Tou get the benefit of a high-priced expert writer of advertising for
the cost of matrices. Why not use it? The manufacturer may not
love you, but he is a business man and he wants you to live so he
can sell films to you and he tries to help you to live by giving you
advertising aid. and it you don't even help by taking it they'll have to
put some one else in your place.
Those of you who remember the time when the General Film was
not permitted by its own rules to give any advertising aid free and
when they thought they were doing wonders in arranging with lithogra-
phers to get you paper, will remember that even then you had to be
coaxed to use this paper instead of the "stock" stuff. But true-to-the-
fllm lithographs did a great deal for the business ; in many ways it
was a potent factor in its salvation and now you can have all the
help you need for little or nothing, and too few accept that aid even
when it costs nothing.
Get in behind the band wagon. Blow your hardest and longest,
but get a good horn that is in harmony with the remainder of the
band. You are not advertising when you announce "Great show to-
night."
Sense.
Possibly this may strike you as being funny, it is, in a way, but it has
a serious side. It's George Editor Carpenter is Real Reels and he says :
One of our salesmen relates a story of an exhibitor in a small
town who made an appointment for ten the next morning. When
the time came the exhibitor's wife appeared with the information
that her husband had gone off to doctor a sick cow belonging to
a neighbor some six miles away. The cow died and the opposition
house signed up.
You cannot serve two masters. You can be either a good veter-
inary surgeon or a good exhibitor. You can't be both.
It is part of a long article along the same lines, and we wish we had
space for the rest. We know one exhibitor who runs his theatre when
It is not running for the legislature and another who gives no matinees
because he is working at his "regular job" daytimes. That doesn't pay.
Make running a theatre your real and your only job.
Gorgeous.
R. B. Wilby comes out with his old Stramco Post, Montgomery, Ala., in
a new form with a colored cover in four colors, not counting black and
white. From the fact that it is eight and cover, it would seem that these
covers must come from the Triangle and the same as Henegan covers.
They are bizarre, but eye catching and holding, and Mr. Wilby, as usual,
atutfs the covers with meat. The occasion is the change to Triangle
pictures at the Strand, and most of the issue is given over to the Strand.
One good scheme is repeating the Strand successes at the Plaza later on.
Lots of pictures can play back to more money than at first showing,
but some people will stay away. Offering them at a second house in
the string is a capital solution of the problem.
If that cover is a Triangle scheme, it is an excellent one. It should
be If it Is not. If it is just Mr. Wilby's work he is certainly traveling
at a rapid pace these days, but he generally does.
An Overflow.
The editor of the programs for the Rowland and Clark theaters,
Pittsburgh, springs a new form of makeup. He wants to take a full
page for the chief attraction and yet there are added features, so he
runs the main title on the right-hand pages and an overflow on the
left, the extra added attractions, getting a proper display for bis fea-
tures and yet avoiding the awkward "And other good films." The
company has four houses and gets out an issue for each, two eights
and a twelve-pager, and by a clever use of mortise and extra plates
make it appear that each house has its own drawn front. The front
is lettered in white on some color and at the bottom they run the
name of the house and the title, "Film Forecast." By having these
house names on special blocks, each seems to be a solid drawing with
white rulings.
Just Stcirting.
H. S. Ellis, of the Masonic theater, Hinton, W. Va., sends in a six-
page folder with the remark that it is his first and adds :
We do not send it to you because we are proud of its appear-
ance or construction, but because it is the first. We see room
for Improvement ourselves and are going to change, but at the
same time would appreciate your opinion.
They call it a vest pocket program, but we should like to see the
vest it will fit, for it Is three and a half by seven. The middle of
the inside pages carries the program for the week, with days cut ojt
by rule, but the days are not dated, the general date line at the
top being required to cover the whole. It will be more effective to
set the date under each day and then cut off the dated day from the
program announcement with a bit of rule of the same two-point that is
used for the cross lines. This will give a trimness to the appearance
of the program which it now lacks, as the days are abbreviated and
the thirty-six point "Mon." for instance looks intrusive in a box
with nothing else larger than ten or twelve-point Roman. Setting the
date apart will not cut it off from its program announcement and
will give a better effect. Then, too. a display type should be used
for the film titles and the names of the players, where mentioned,
should be set in italic. The printer will use machine Roman where
he can because it is easier, but don't let him. Kick. The display
type in the same point will take no greater space. It will give a
t>etter effect. An ornamental face should also be used for the word
"Program" at the top. Advertisements are run top and bottom on
the side pages with about three and a half inches of house talk,
and announcement between. One paragraph announces an investment
in a new machine and screen and ends with : "We leave it to others
to improve the pictures, but it was up to us to improve the projection,
and we DID." This reads in the right spirit, but the same result
could have been gained without the suggestion that the past projec-
tion was poor. It could have read : "No one but ourselves found
fault with our projection, but we want to present the best pictures
in the most satisfactory manner. It's worth the four hundred dollars
to be able to give you the very best."
Another paragraph assumed a slightly apologetic tone because tastes
differ and assures the reader that ten visits will prove to be a dollar's
worth. The underlying point here is good, but there is too direct
a suggestion that the patron is not always pleased. This should be
avoided, as some incipient kickers need only a hint. Most of the
items, though, are well done.
The front page should be torn apart and reset. The gothic "Picture
Progress" should be replaced by a more attractive face, although the
printing office does not seem to be very strong on fancy faces. The
date and the name of the town should follow immediately, being cut
off by rule. Here the date is in the middle of the page, but custom
causes us to turn to the top of the page. The line need not be
large, and should read "Hinton, W. Va. Week of Jan. 8-15." It is a
better plan to take some name that will permit the name of the
house to appear in the heading as "Masonic Theater Tidings" or some
similar title. "Picture Progress" suggests a magazine and this is
not a magazine but a folder. Getting the name of the house and the
date at the top will permit more than half of the page to carry addi-
tional reading matter and here some smartly written house stuff
would pay, or perhaps a running comment on the film for the week,
to gain the interest of the reader before the folder is opened up. As
it stands it is a good start.
LlewUyn Is Sore.
J. W. Llewllyn, inventor of the one-piece coat and skirt hanger,
is sore. He used to run the theater at West Point. Ga., but the poli-
ticians showed a disposition to make things too interesting and he
quit. Now he picks up a paragraph that seems to have been going
the rounds. It reads :
CITY FIXES THEATER PRICES.
A unique variety of municipal regulation of moving picture
interests is that which has been brought to light by W. C.
Brandon, Atlanta branch manager of the 'V-L-S-E, at West
Point, Ga. The city government of that community has fixed
by statute the maximum admission which an exhibitor of mo-
tion pictures may charge.
This maximum is 10 cents, and in the event that the ex-
hibitor insists that he cannot show a picture for that price, and
he can prove to the city authorities that it has such excep-
tional merit as to warrant him charging more, he is required
to pay the city a sum of $50 for the privilege. It is said
that this ordinance was Introduced because up untl* a short
time ago there had never been any competition in the city,
and the sole exhibitor in the place abused his position by
charging the public 25 cents for interior productions.
He writes that the productions shown at a quarter were "Les Miser-
ables," "The Last Days of Pompeii" and "A Million Bid," while les-
ser features of note brought ten and twenty, and "Love, Luck and
Gasoline," "Goodness Gracious" and "Seven Days" were shown for
fl've and ten cents. West Point, Ga., must be a fine place for an ex-
hibitor to work in. A test of the legality of the ordinance would
probably terminate some political careers.
420
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Simple, But Good.
The Emerald, Milan, Mo., does not spend much money for its house
program, but Harry Porter, who does the publicity, writes that the
little (our page sheet has done its full share toward malting the house
known In the short time the theater has been opened. Probably he
is right, for the house publication, particularly in a small town, seems
to pull more business than any other form of publicity, week in and
week out. Flash stuff will get more business now and then, but the
house program makes and keeps business. This issue is three by seven
inches ; Just a trifle too long for the width. If it is carried in the vest
pocket it sticks out too far and if folded it gets lost, while it will
not go into a woman's pocket book nicely. The days are not dated,
which is always a mistake. The one light twelve point date on the
front page should not be expected to serve the entire sheet. Each day
should be dated.
The layout is good, though on the front page it is suggested that
"Emerald Theater" be made two lines and a larger and slightly more
ornamental type used. Inside the program runs as one sheet instead
of two pages, three days to a half, the matter being written to fit
the space. Sometimes this cuts off a big feature, but this Is seldom and
the better effect of an even balancing of the space offsets this very
slight disadvantage. A neat and orderly layout attracts the eye and
Impresses even those who may not know why they are impressed.
The back page is sane house talk. There is one paragraph on
ushering that other careful managers would do well to copy. It runs :
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
If you will tell the usher where you wish to sit he will do
the best he can to please you. It is very embarrassing to the
usher when he is taking you to seats to have you stop several
rows behind him and find seats for yourself. If you will help
him the result will be more satisfying to everyone. If pos-
sible, you should come early and secure seats before "the show
starts and while the house is brightly lighted.
We have a phone In the ticket ofBce at your service. No. 61.
Then back this up by telling the usher to ask the patron as to his
preference before starting down the aisle and he will be less likely to
get lost and walk overtime.
A Costly Throwaway.
Hal Kelley, of the Gilbert, Beatrice, Neb., sends in what he calls
a "throwaway." The definition of a throwaway Is a piece of adver-
tising cheaply printed that it may be thrown broadcast. Mr. Kelley
seems to know this, too, for he explains :
Just a sample of one of our "throwaways," of which we get
out one each week. These things, of course, cost us a trifle
more than a print paper handbill, but they pay the excess
themselves in their greater utility. We print 2,000 for each
of the shows and after thoroughly billing the town by the
house to house method we have plenty left for the store
windows, the hotel rooms, dining room tables, etc. They get
us results.
What the advertising really is. Is a window card of small size. It
Is cream colored, fabrlc-flnlshed card of a really good grade, 6x7%
Inches, printed in brown and bordered In light blue, the light blue
that most perfectly harmonizes with the brown. It is neat and yet
showy, and it most assuredly does cost more than a print paper
throwaway, but it returns its cost, and that Is the real test. It Is
an exceptionally pretty sample of work and the printer rose to the
occasion and made good on bis end, too. The house carries flve acts
of vaudeville and three reels of pictures, but offers better than the
average vaudeville.
It would seem that the bill Is too costly for a distribution of 2,000
a week unless the printer steals the card stock, but it assuredly will
make more business than a cheaply printed throwaway.
Another Folder.
F. J. Croxall, of the Apollo, Los Angeles, sends In a program, a
six-page paper folder, for comment. It carries six advertisements of
an inch and a half each, and the rest is taken by the house, the pages
being 7%x3%. The issue is distributed on Saturdays and the Sun-
day program is carried on the front page. Inside tlie three pages
are divided between flve shows by giving a cut on the center page for
the Wednesday attraction and running Monday and Tuesday and
Thursday and Friday on either side. The Saturday program appears
on the other side, also with a cut. The arrangement is neat and
the program, while not at ail pretentious, Is clean cut and good.
It would be better to reverse the order of the back pages, however,
to let the Saturday program come on the page that faces the reader
as he opens the folder.
Gets Ten in Denver.
B. M. Erwin, of the Colfax, Denver, sends In his first and second
Issues of his house program, and adds that his is the first house in
the suburbs of Denver to get ten cents every day. They have been
getting ten for features for about a year and a half, .but now they
ask and get ten cents every day. Denver is a cheap picture town, but
these days all of the houses should be ten cents. We are glad to see
one neighborhood house set the example.
Mr. Erwin writes that he is just feeling his way in these early
issues, but he found his way into the right track. The first, second
and fourth pages are chat of films or about the house. The third page
l8 largely program by days, run single column and turned into the
second column. The third page (and not the second) Is where the
program properly belongs, even if the second page does seem to be
the better position. It is the third page that is first seen in opening
up, and Mr. Erwin works on the right idea. He gets all of the neces-
sary information as to location, prices, times of performance and
feature days down and he gets an issue that will help him to keep the
price up. It is really an intelligent effort for a new issue and the
minor points wherein he may improve are very minor indeed. We will
be glad to see later issues for so good a start argues progress.
Third Best.
If we had the bossing of the program of the Columbia, Victoria,
B. C, we think we would change it and have the third page first,
because it is better looking than the front page. Compare these two
pages, and see which you think will attract attention the more quickly.
A new stunt is to offer two dollars for the best joke for the pro-
gram. It makes a lot of talk and probably causes the management
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to read a lot of junk, but in return they get the program read. The
program also falls in with the times with an appeal for recruits in one
issue and for contributions to the relief fund in another. This is better
than the lottery schemes they use for attracting. Business built on an
appeal to the gambling spirit is rarely lasting and if you bet you
must keep on raising the ante.
Enterprise.
Tom North, of the Seattle V-L-S-E exchange, suggested to his
patrons that they make a selection from a list of films open for
Christmas week and to do it at once. About the time the exhibitor
started to think it over he received a telegraph envelope by mail and
inside was a telegram ready printed except for the titles of the films
selected. A foot note urged the recipient to fill in and send to the
nearest telegraph office, the company having made arrangements with
the Western Union that all such wires should be accepted collect. He
cannot very well improve on this scheme unless he sends along a
stenographer with a machine to fill in the message. The Seattle Pals
is constantly urging its clients to advertise uniquely and Mr. North
evidently practices what he preaches.
Other Ads.
W. E. L. Reeger, of the Theatorium, Mt. Carmei, Pa., says some-
thing when he sends in some programs with a letter explaining that he
also uses newspaper space and adds :
The rest of our advertising is done in the theater by giving
excellent projection, good music and courteous treatment to all.
That's about the best advertising he can get so it is not sur-
prising that he adds that business is good.
The programs are not pretentious, one being a vest pocket six page
folder and the others a four page 4% by 7 sheet. We like the folder
better than the larger issues. It is handy, makes up well and still
gives more room for house chat
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
421
THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Inquiries.
Qnestlons concemlne the vrrlttnt; (but NOT the marketinK) of
photoplays will be replied to wtthont charse U addressed to
the Photoplayirrlsht Department and accompanied by a fully
addressed stamped earelope. <taestlans mnst be typenrltten
•r written with pen and Ink.
iluestlons as to the financial standlnar of concerns or the
probable markets for speclilc or certain styles of stories cannot
be answered.
In no ease and nnder no cIrciiBurtanc« will any manuscript or
synopsis be handled and If sent will be returned without reply.
A Ust of addressee of prodoclns companic* will be sent If the
request Is made direct to the publication olBee, but not where
request Is made to this department.
In that manner, and the change In any major premise will give a new
turn to the action, whether the change be reversal or replacement.
That is how it should he done. The rest Is merely a matter of ability
and practice.
We have gotten an informative paragraph out of the question, so we
register no complaint, but we wonder it it never ocoured to the corre-
spondent to look in a dictionary tor a definition. Even It he expected to
And premises defined as a house and lot, he might have taken the chance.
Premises.
MODESTLY asking nothing else, a correspondent wants to know
what a premise is, and how to reverse premises to get a new plot.
It's a simple little thing, but not quite as simple as it looks.
In the first place, the dictionary gives : "a proposition to reason from.
A proposition antecedently assumed and laid down."
In photoplay the premises are the tacts you establish before you start
to fill in the actions ; a statement of the facts of your story. Briefly
stated, the facts of Camille are that —
1 — Armand falls in love with Camille, a woman of the half world.
2 — His love is returned.
3 — His Infatuation Interferes with the marriage of Armand's sister.
4 — His father visits Camille and persuades her, for the sake of her
love, to give him up.
5 — She does so and accepts the attentions of another man, Armand's
rival.
6 — He denounces her.
7— Grief hastens consumption.
8 — Armand, learning the truth, comes to her as she Is dying .
These are the premises of the story of Camille. To get a new story,
reverse one or more. As a rule the earlier in the story the reversed prem-
ise occurs, the more marked is the departure from the original. Takt
premise one. Armand does not fall in love with Camille. At once w«
get the start of an entirely different story. Or reverse the latter half.
She Is loved, but she is not a woman of the half world. Here, again,
we have the suggestion of a new line of thought.
If Armand does not love Camille, then we might have as the develop-
ment her efforts to win his love. . If she were not of the half world, then
we might have the start of an ordinary romance. It might he worked
in a variety of ways.
Reverse proposition two. Camille does not love Armand. If she did
not love him, she would not, in four, respond to the appeal to that af-
fection. She would not give Armand up, because her pretended affection
would be based on the selfish desire to profit by her affair. Here, at
once, we get a story of a vastly different type.
The reversal of number six might, again, give us a new ending to
the story already told. We could show how Armand, instead of casting
her from him, seeks to win her back. It becomes a four cornered fight
between Armand, Camille, his father and her new lover. The ending
must be different.
Sometimes the dropping of a premise will serve the same purpose as
a reverse. Suppose that proposition three is dropped. Armand loves
Camille and she him. There is no sister whose marriage Is threatened
through his action. This third premise largely motivates the action. It
gives the reason tor the action of the elder Duval. It gives the reason
for Camille's sacrifice. She would lose sympathy it she threw over the
man she loves merely because his father objected for no well founded
reason other than her lack of morals. Either premise three must he
retained, or some better premise found. It will not be an easy matter,
tor the appeal In Camille Is the tremendous sacrifice she makes of
her love and the object of her affection to a young girl who has the virtue
■be lacks and yet admires and respects. The sacrifice is impersonal
and therefore greater than if based on more personal and perhaps
more cogent reasons. It is easy to upset the other premises, but this
girl, who does not appear In the play. Is the mainspring of the story.
We cannot drop her without offering a stronger motive or else weakenine
the story.
Perhaps the father urges her to give him up because Armand's health
requires that he travel. Then why cannot she go along? The reason
for this motive seems strong until we get the counter question. Were
Armand destined for the priesthood, there would he a strong motive,
but it is Improbable that Camille would give him to the church. It she
did, the opening premise would have to be added to and written that she
was a woman of the halt world, but intensely religious. That would
give a reason why the lady of pleasure resigned her one honest love
affair ; her love for Armand and her respect for the Chuch would combine
to impel the sacrifice. Here, too, we would get a story of a vastly differ-
ent type.
Any story may be reduced to a series of premises. It it is not started
Probabilities.
Lately an inquirer asked if a plot he had written was too unreal to be
acceptable. We did not read the plot, because we have made that rule
and it goes, but we told him that if it had him guessing, it probably
was.
That could be one test of probability. You are told to get the unusual,
and you must, but the unusual and the impossible are two quite different
things. Take the triangle story in one of its forms. It Is not usual
for married women to run away with another man, but it is proved In
the papers that it is by no means Impossible. But It seems to us impos-
sible that she would carry along her husband on her elopement. It really
is possible, but it will not be accepted as a possibility. Many stories
might be written about elopements that would differ from the majority,
but you do not expect to see the husband along on the second honeymoon.
You must get something that will be accepted as fact by 95% of the
spectators. You cannot cater to the brilliant minded other 5%. Take
It as a rule, then, that if you have your doubts, your worst fears will b«
verified.
Registers Again.
It you don't know what a word means, do not use It. Do not try to
sound knowing and professional when you are merely showing yourself
up. Lots of authors think that when they say "register" they are showing
the director that they are familiar with technical terms, when they
have a reverse effect. A recent scene reads : — ■
4 — BEDROOM — John lying in bed — calls out as It calling his wife —
sinks back on the pillows — registers great pain.
To be consistent John should have registered that he was calling
his wife, but that, too, would be wrong. A scene "registers" if the action
of the player conveys the idea required by the author. It registers If
it gets over, hut the action tells what must be registered, it does not
tell the actor to register it. He knows that he must or get fired, so he
is told what to do and if it registers, then he has done It properly.
Doubtless the author of the scene thought this gave a very professional
look, but even It It did, it would be nullified by the action of "calling
out as if calling his wife." We do not believe that the man would
call any differently when calling his wife than when he calls the
trained nurse or the hired girl. As a matter of fact, all that he can
show in action is that he calls. The action of other scenes must show
whom he calls. If the wife was in the room earlier and leaves the
scene and then this follows, we can gather from the two scenes that he
seeks to call her back, but all he can show is that he is calling, though
the direction in which he turns his face may help.
In a duplication of the scene the author says that "John sinks back
on the pillows as if In great pain." He does nothing of the sort. John
sinks back on the pillow in great pain. It Is the actor who sinks back on
the pillows as if In pain. He is acting as though in pain, so he acts as
though he suffered and the action registers, but the script tells what the
character does, not what the man who plays the character does. The
character is in great pain. He does not register the fact. He suffers
and that is all there Is to it.
In other words the script does not describe the acting, but the action
that is to be acted. We do not say that John, lying in bed, pretends
to wake up. We say that John is in bed and wakes up. Then the actor
who plays John does the pretending. An appreciation of this difference
will show clearly why such terms as register are Incorrectly used In a
script.
Perhaps so slight a point is not worth all this trouble and space, but
on the other hand it is worth taking a little trouble to know what you
are doing and why. Learn at the start to write correctly and you will
write correctly by instinct. Develop faults and they are hard to get rid
of.
Even professional writers do careless work. One professional the other
day was asked for a sample sheet of script and he had to look over more
than a hundred pages before he could find a sheet that was clear of all
breaks. Most of them had one or two slovenly phrases. But that is no
excuse for the student not starting right, for the professional was on* of
those who mostly had to build technique rather than learn It.
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By EPES W. SARGENT
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Projection Department
Conducted by F. H. RICHARDSON
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Operators' Union Directory, I. A. T. S. E.
NOTICE. — Eacli union is entitled to have its roster of officers, meet-
ing nights, etc., listed here once per year, tree of cost. Preserve
this list as it will not be republished. The mail address of the
secretary should be included, and the address of regular meeting place,
if any.
Local Union, Gadsden, Ala.
Samuel V. Bacon, president ; Joe Price, vice-president : James E.
Priese, recording secretary ; P. L. Price, treasurer ; J, K. Junk, sergeant-
at-arms. Meetings held in Stocks Building.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or other
goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the excellence
of such articles has been demonstrated to its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible to
reply through the department in less than two to three weeks. In order
to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less than actual
cost), will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by mail, without
delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot be replied to In
the department one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
In neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. Every
live, progressive operator should get a copy of these questions. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot of
study.
Important Notice.
About February first — exact date will be given later — the editor will
visit Schenectady, N. Y. ; Cleveland, Ohio : Chicago, 111., and St. Louis,
Mo., returning by some other route.
This trip is undertaken with a view of getting first hand knowledge
of certain apparatus manufactured in Schenectady, Cleveland, Chicago
and St. Louis. On this trip it will be a pleasure to the editor to meet
with such locals as may desire to have him do so. I will be more than
glad to hear from locals who would like to arrange a meeting at which
the editor can address the men on the subject of projection, and I am
quite sure that if a series of such meetings can be arranged considerable
good can be accomplished. It will, however, be absolutely necessary
that the matter be taken up immediately, and arrangements made.
The route I will return by will depend on the arrangements made
with the various organizations as to meetings of this kind. I would
like to meet with as many as possible in order that the greatest amount
of good may be accomplished.
Question No. 120.
Best answer will be published, and the names of others sending in
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of Honor. Theater man-
agers looking for high class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
What do you understand by the expression "my shutter cuts 50 per
cent, of the light?" What do you understand by a "6 to 1" inter-
mittent movement? What relation is there between the speed of the
Intermittent movement and the proportions of the shutter blades? What
relation is there between intermittent speed and flicker?
Roll of Honor on Question No. 114.
The Roll of Honor on question 114 consists of Joseph H. M. Smith,
Port Worth, Texas ; W. C. Crawford, Brooklyn, New York ; A. H. Cuff,
Gravenhurst, Canada ; P. H. Marx, Ashland, Wisconsin ; G. Betz, Os-
good, Indiana ; W. E. Bryner, Springfield, Illinois ; T. C. Shipley, Lin-
coln, Nebraska ; Wilson Hays, Barton, Maryland : M. W. Larmour, Waco,
Texas ; L. C. LaGrow, Albany, New York ; T. Richards, Blaine. Wash-
ington ; Alex T. Case, Corning. California ; M. NostI, Tampa, Florida,
and A. D. Hotaling, Orlando, Florida.
The reply of Brother Larmour has been selected for publication.
Reply to Question No. 114.
By M. W. Larmour, Waco, Texas.
The Question :
How many lenses are there in the objective? Explain fully. Sup-
pose you got them mixed after cleaning, how would you tell "which is
which," and which surface to place toward the screen? How and how
often ought your lenses to be cleaned?
The Answer :
There are four lenses in a projection objective. The two next to th»
film are separated by a small spacing collar, but the two next the screen
are cemented together, so that to the casual observer they would ap-
pear as one lens. These lenses should he assembled in the order shown
in the accompanying sketch with the surface of greatest convex next
the screen. With respect to each other starting at the end of the lens
barrel next the film we first put in the
concave-convex with the convex sur-
face next the screen. Then comes the
separating collar followed by the bi-
convex. By examining the lens which
goes into the front end closely you
will observe the dividing line where
the two lenses are attached to each
other. This is very close to one edge
of the combined lens and it is this
side that goes toward the screen, or, another way, is place the most con-
vex side toward the screen.
The frequency with which lenses should be cleaned varies so greatly
with different conditions that it Is difficult to state any rule which will
apply to all cases. They should, however, be kept scrupulously clean
both inside and out. It is an excellent idea to polish the outside sur-
face of the lens once every day, or oftener if it collects oil or dust.
The lens should be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly on the inner
surface perhaps once in sixty days. The best method is to clean the
lens with a mixture of half water and half alcohol, or water and
ammonia, polishing afterwards with a soft perfectly clean cloth, tissue
paper, or chamois skin. The use of acids even in diluted form should
be scrupulously avoided.
American Made Carbons.
The Speer Carbon Company, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, has taken
considerable pains to convince this department of the excellence of Its
projection carbons, which are made in all the various sizes, both solid
and cored.
Among other things the company has, at my request, sent samples of
carbons to C. A. Dann, Toronto, Canada ; L. C. LaGrow, Albany, N. Y.,
and John Griffiths, Ansonia, Coim., for testing. Brother Dann, after
making an exhaustive test, reports favorably, as does also Brother La-
Grow : moreover, I have seen letters from a very considerable number of
other operators, all of whom express satisfaction with the Speer
product.
Brother Griffiths' report was not favorable, but, in view of the
foregoing facts, I am inclined to believe he may have gotten hold of
some carbons that were not up to the mark, a thing which I find
will occasionally occur with all makes of carbons. Brother LaGrow
says :
After an extensive and complete trial of the carbons I can
unhesitatingly say that, point for point, they are the best I
have ever used. The light is of a different quality from that
of any other I have tried, having a restful, bluish tint. Flam-
ing and flashing was entirely absent. These carbons will not,
however, I think, stand excessive overload, though I do not
call that a fault. They (the % inch cored) begin to deposit
glass and to needle at about 55 amperes A. C. Whether this
is due to the binder or to the baking I am not prepared to
say. My field is 13 x 9 feet ; my throw 70 ; current A. C.
Best results obtained from 40 amperes, which means about .32
amperes per square foot.
In view of these facts I feel that this department is fully justified
in recommending the Speer carbon to the favorable consideration of
operators and of managers.
Pile of Instruction.
G. W. Walker, Ellenville, New York, says :
Have received a pile of instruction from the department and
the Handbook, and this letter is In appreciation of same. Am
running a new Simplex with new motor attachment, taking
current through a Hallberg economizer. Get an excellent 12
foot picture at 55 feet. I like the Simplex very much. En-
closed find some "Junk" which may come in handy it you run
short of matter. Best wishes tor a Merry Christmas.
The "junk" was conspicuous by Its absence, but good Lord, man,
don't talk to us about "running short ;" it is all the other way. I am
between the devil and the deep sea practically all the time trying to
decide which out of the mass of stuff that reaches me will best serve
the purpose of the department.
How to Do It.
L. Rosenberg. Seattle, Washington, says :
Have 3,000 feet of brand new developed positive film which I
want to make black, or any other opaque color, so that It
may be used for leaders and tail pieces. Can 70U suggest a
way to do this?
I am not sure. Brother Rosenberg, but one of the Edison men who
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ought to know says he thinks it can be done by soaking the film in
what is known as "Direct Black," which you have your druggist ob-
tain from the National Chemical Company's office, 50 Church street. New
York City. I also referred this matter to the Berlin Aniline Works, New
York City, who reply as follows :
The black dye which we formerly sold for making opaque
leaders is not to be had at this time. As you are doubtless
aware there is at the present time a great scarcity of all
aniline colors. We have been working on a process for turn-
ing the film opaque black, but it is unsuccessful, owing to the
fact that It hardens the gelatine on the film too much. The
only suggestion we could make, and one which Is now being
used with a fair degree of satisfaction, is to clean the film
out in a bleaching bath made up ot copper sulphate, water
and salt, subsequently passing it through the hypo bath.
This makes the film clear, and It may be then dyed In any
color aniline bath you may desire, thus producing a colored
leader, though not an opaque one. This is the only sug-
gestion we can offer until we have worked out a further pro-
cess for the securing ot opaqueness in the film.
This is all I am able to offer on this particular subject at this par-
ticular time. Sorry, Brother Rosenberg, but I have done all I could
do in the matter. Your local photograph sharps can tell you how
to mix the bleaching bath and how to apply it.
Durham, North Carolina.
Clarence F. Dority, Durham, North Carolina, writes ;
Here is a little news from the "Bull" city, together with
some dope on the condenser. I have been reading the World
for five years ; also have your Handbook and the Hawkins*
Quide. We have a 12 foot 10 inch picture at 86 feet, using a
6 Inch E. F. objective, and 6^ and 7i^ condensers, with 16
inches from center of condenser combination to the film ; 4%
inches from the arc to center of combination. Have prac-
tically no chromatic aberration with a 2 inch spot, but if I
make it smaller a little color appears. Use 40 amperes D. C.
through a Fort Wayne converter. Am considering trying out
the meniscus-bi-convex combination and would like you to
suggest what size to get to suit my conditions. We have a
Freddy mount. There are three theaters in Durham, two using
D. C. ; all use Power's Six A projectors. Projection is, I
think, very good.
Your spot too large, which means waste of light. I would suggest
that you match up your lens as per Table No. 1, October 16th issue.
If you cannot do it, then get an objective of larger diameter. I have
not yet got the dope that would tell me exactly what you would need
In meniscus-bi-convex. Better tell the dealer just what your con-
ditions are, and let him dope it out — he should be able to. I Intend
to see if I cannot fix up a table which will give the comparative re-
sults as between meniscus-bi-convex and plano-convex.
Can It Be True?
Virgil LaVern, better known as "Curley" LaVern, writes from Wash-
ington, Indiana, sending in film faults, which have been duly for-
warded to the headquarters controlling the offending exchange. In the
course of his remarks Brother LaVern says that Vlncennes, Ind.,
union operators are working for from seven to eight dollars per week.
Friend LaVern wants to know when the Handbook will be out.
With regard to Friend LaVern's statement concerning operators'
salaries in Vlncennes, Ind., it Is not at all a fair one, nor is it a true
one. The Vlncennes operators are organized in Local 572, I. A. T. S. B.,
and are getting along very nicely, everything considered. They are
not biting off more than they can chew, and are pursuing the right
course in taking things slowly. These men only work from 2% to 3
hours in the evening, and whereas I have always held that that fact
should not make any material difference in salaries paid, tor the
reason that an operator cannot be expected to work in the day time
and then work at night until ten or eleven o'clock, therefore he must
make his living by operating, regardless of whether he works all day
or only in the evening. It must be remembered that it takes a lot of
time to educate managers to that point of view ; nor could the evening-
only operator ever be expected to reach as high a point in salaries
as can be reached by men who work eight hours, because the revenue
of the evening-only theater is seldom such as will justify the payment of
salaries equal to the all-day house. In this connection it might be
noted, to the credit of the Vlncennes men, that although business has
been very poor In that city during the past year, still they have lined
up the new theater which has just been erected, not only as regards
the operators, but on the stage also. The union holds classes for its
members, who use both the Hawkins' Guide and the Handbook, sup-
plemented by literature sent out by projector manufacturers.
As to the film splices I have sent them where they will be pre-
sumed to do the most good.
Artisan of Projection.
Alfred D. Myers, New York City, proposes a new title for expert
projectionists. He says :
"De luxe." "epoch making," "acme" and other high sound-
ing words and phrases have been prefixed to high class feature
photoplays by the companies who have in some cases asked the
public to pay as much as two dollars for the best seats at the
Broadway rendition of these plays, although later on the same
picture may be seen for as low as five cents In the "cheaper"
theater, where they have abused the above prefixes - for ad-
vertising purposes.
Nevertheless the high grade feature photoplay at the better
price la in some instances well worth the additional fee. Why?
The answer is easy. It is a stupendous production, with an all
star cast, presented in a beautiful and comfortable theater,
in which the patron is surrounded with luxury, his needs met
by the most courteous of attendants, while large orchestras
render beautiful music, using high class instruments, expen-
sive organs, and last but by no manner of means least, a real
operator presents the production on the screen in the best
possible manner, so that the tout ensemble equals and in some
instances surpasses the most elaborate stage productions.
For these productions the scenario must be the best possible,
therefore the price paid for It is the best, likewise the director
who produces It must be above the ordinary of directors, In
fact, the best there is ; the actors who play it must be artists
In their line, and the cameramen who take It must be ne plus
ultra of their craft. Then, too, the camera lens must be
the very best, the scenery, properties, electrical and mechani-
cal devices must be perfect, and at the last — the very last end
of things — the best of operating room equipment and pro-
jection machines are used, which must be in charge of the
very best operators obtainable, and thus we see that every-
body connected with or employed in the producing and pre-
senting of these high class photoplays is given careful con-
sideration, and selected almost entirely with reference to
quality and excellence rather than with reference to price.
All this has brought to my mind the thought that the oper-
ator who is deemed capable of taking charge of the projec-
tion of such expensive, high class photoplays might be justly
entitled to style himself an "Artisan of Projection."
This title might cause some to smile, yet why not accept It
as applying to the advanced operator, the same as we apply
the title of electrical engineer to the advanced electrician?
Or the same as some installation men at the heads of depart-
ments with projection machine companies have arrogated
to themselves the title "projection engineer." However, the
operator would have no just cause tor assuming such title
unless he feels fully competent, through study, experience
and ability, to uphold it to the fullest extent, and once hav-
ing assumed such title it would be very much up to the in-
dividual to strive to maintain the reputation for excellence
in work which must necessarily accompany it, else the title
would, as applied to him, quickly become a misnomer and a
joke. Out ot approximately 1.900 licensed moving picture
machine operators in Greater New York there are perhaps
as many as one hundred who may be justly classed as hav-
ing earned the right to bear the title "Artisan of Projection."
Well, gentlemen, this is not, in my judgment, a bad idea. Brother
Myers is right when he says the man who studies and works hard, to
the end that he may produce uniformly high class results on the
screen, is justly entitled to call himself an artist in projection, or an
Artisan of Projection. The Electrical Engineer who has full and
complete technical knowledge is an electrician, but having wider
range of knowledge than the ordinary electrician, calls himself an
Electrical Engineer. The same thing is true of other crafts, so why
not of the moving picture machine operator?
Abuse of Fikn.
The editor is in receipt of a lengthy letter from Harry C. Drum,
assistant general manager. World Film Corporation, New York City :
Dear Mr. Richardson — I most heartily endorse the article,
"The Abuse of Films," page 1659, November 27th Issue. I am
most heartily In accord with your views in these matters,
and grant you that very often exchange managers are inclined
to disregard the inspection of films. I want, however, to as-
sure you that whether or not other companies are doing
likewise, this company is taking steps to insure the proper in-
spection of films, and doing it in such manner that I am cer-
tain that wo will ultimately eradicate any possibility of our
film reaching the operator in anything but first class condi-
tion. As an instance of just how deeply we are going into
this, I am enclosing an extract from our Weekly House
Organ, which is issued to our employes all over the country,
directing your attention particularly to the marked article,
which was inserted in the bulletin last week following the
receipt of the two letters from yourself. I have even gone
so far as to insert another article, somewhat similar to the
one enclosed, in our general book of instructions, and have
personally written several letters to exchange managers. We
have our division managers as well as the branch managers
on the watch with regard to the condition of films, yet It Is
still possible that some of our managers may be careless, but
you may rest assured that if they are, the fault will be cor-
rected in the very near future, since we fully realize that the
value ot the film lies very largely in just how it appears on
the screen.
It is, however, necessary to the highest degree of eflJciency
that we shall have the co-operation ot the operator and this
we are in every possible way attempting to obtain. • • • This
company has always seen to it that the small house, using
old films, get their films in first class condition. We have
even sent out reprints of subjects as much as a year old,
rather than send the older, damaged prints to the small ex-
hibitor. I have just O.K'd a requisition for more than two
thousand dollars ot reprints tor a branch office. In addi-
tion to this we maintain a special repair department, which
I assure you Is extremely expensive, and are constantly ex-
perimenting with fluids and preservers which will help to keep
our films in better condition. We require our offices to send
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their films to our repair department for new parts and a
general overhauling as soon as the film begins to show any
wear whatsoever, which is, i believe, evidence that we are
quite willing to bear the loss of service from these films in
order to have them kept in good condition.
I bring these various points to your attention, only to more
forcibly bring out what we are demanding of the operator,
which is that if we are vAlling to go to this expense^ should
not he, the operator, be willing to do his sjiare in keeping
the films in the best possible condition while in his possession,
and should not the theater owner have, if necessary, interest
enough to see to it that his operator does this? It is just
as vital to the theater owner as to us, if not more so, that the
film appear properly on his screen. // HIS operator abuses
the film the exhibitor following Tnust bear the brunt of the
abuse, always assuming the film is so badly injured that it
cannot be properly repaired. To put it more forcibly, let us
say that if the operator in the theater ahead of the exhibitor
who is going to use the film tonight scratches the film, strains
Its sprocket holes, or does other injury which cannot be re-
paired, then that film is going to appear badly on the ex-
hibitor's screen, and naturally this exhibitor will feel hurt,
and blame the exchange, where in reality the fault lay in the
house which used the film ahead of him. Now if his operator
in turn abuses the film some other exhibitor must suffer,
and so on down the line.
WITH THE PLACE IN THE BUSINESS WORLD WHICH THE
MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY HAS ATTAINED, AND WITH
THE MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DE-
PENDENT UPON IT AS THEIR SOLE SOURCE OF THEATRI-
CAL AMUSEMENT, CERTAINLY YOU WILL AGREE THAT WE
OUGHT TO REALIZE MORE FULLY OUR RESPONSIBILITY
AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ORGANIZED EFFORT TO KEEP
THE BUSINESS ON A HIGHER STANDARD, PHYSICALLY
AS WELL AS FROM A PRODUCTION STANDPOINT, AND
THE OPERATOR IS AN EVEN GREATER FACTOR THAN
HE THINKS HE IS IN THIS PARTICULAR MATTER. I
BELIEVE I AM SAFE IN SAYING THAT IF WE HAD A
HIGTH TYPE OF OPERATOR IN EVERY OPERATING ROOM,
FILMS WOULD LAST FULLY TWICE AS LONG AS THEY
DO, AND APPEAR TWICE AS WELL ON THE SCREEN AS
THEY DO; ALSO IN THE LONG RUN ALL EXHIBITORS
MUST SUFFER IN COMMON IF THEY DO NOT ABSO-
LUTELY DEMAND THE RIGHT TREATMENT OP FILMS BY
THEIR OPERATORS.
They may say carelessly : "Why should I worry when I am
through with the films?" Well, if they but stopped to consider
that if they are continually going to turn over films, which
they have not taken care of, to their fellow-exhibitors, those
same felloio-exhibitors are going to do the same identical
thing to them, so that their own screen will continually show
the effects of carelessness of operators and managers in
general.
IN THE LONG RUN WE HAVE A COMMON, OR COM-
MUNITY OF INTEREST WHICH SOONER OR LATER MUST
BALANCE, AND EVERYONE MUST SUFFER AS THE
GRADE OF OPERATING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
RISES OR FALLS.
Your own work in the projection department of the Moving
Picture World, as well as in your books, has been of very
material benefit, and is one of, or practically, the leading
factor in raising the trade or profession of operating to a
higher level. Too much cannot be done toward awakening
operators to a sense of their responsibility, and the imiiort-
ance of the service which they render to the moving picture
industry in general, not only by high class projection, but
also by the careful preservation of the films they use.
I, personally, and in behalf of my company, wish to ex-
press my gratitude for the daily increased number of operators
who are realizing their responsibility, and using their utmost
eftorts to keep the films in the best possible condition while in
their charge. Unfortunately, however, there still remains a
great many operators who are only working for the salary they
draw at the end of the week, without any regard whatsoever
as to the ethics of their profession, and without any con-
sideration for the exchange or their fellow-operators and ex-
hibitors. Sooner or later I feel sure this class will be crowded
out by the more efficient and co«Qpetent men, and that ex-
hibitors, too, will realize their responsibility, and select the
better, more efficient, competent, and careful operator, even
at an increased salary.
It is also regretable that a great many of the careless type
of operator, as well as many of the exchange managers, allow
a personal element to enter, and seek to vent their displeasure
at each other, the one by damaging the films, and the other
by sending out films in bad condition. I am aware of the fact
that instances of this character have been brought to your
attention, and most certainly such actions, either on the part
of the exchange manager or operator, cannot be too bitterly
condemned. It shows an extremely narrow, selfish mind.
Theater managers are, however, thanks to the good work of
big public-spirited men like yourself, beginning to see that
such things cannot possibly be allowed, and are getting rid
of the men who do it. On the other hand the men themselves
are beginning to see that such things are not profitable, and
we are therefore obtaining a higher degree of efficiency all
round.
Your editorial, "The Abuse of Films," should bring good
results, and cannot fall to strike home to any Intelligent
person. If any operator be not absolutely deaf to all sense
of honor and efficiency, it cannot fail to awaken In him a
new interest in his work, and a new determination to better
handle each film that comes to him. I sincerely trust that
there might be other articles along this line, and am certain
they cannot fail to have great results.
I most heartily commend Mr. Drum's letter to every operator, the-
ater and exchange manager in the United States and Canada. Every
word of it is good, solid truth, which ought to hit you right between tTie
eyes if you are guilty of the abuse of films, the matter capitalised
being, it seems to me, a regular bludgeon of truth which ought to be
emphasized. It has taken this department a long, long time to
awaken the interest of the exchanges and producers, but it is coming,
gentlemen, and the time is fast approaching when, as Mr. Drum
says, the careless. Inefficient, Incompetent theater manager, operator
and exchange manager is going to be literally crowded out of the
business, and I, for one, will most heartily welcome that day. My
compliments to Mr. Drum. The moving picture industry needs more
men like him, who do not see things through a knot hole, but have a
broad, comprehensive vision, which puts the welfare of the moving
picture Industry, which is supplying all of us, little and big, high and
low salaried, our daily bread, above the selfish Interest of the in-
dividual.
Running Continuous.
Frank F. Walter, 1106 North avenue. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, writes:
Notice in the issue of November 13th where Clarence J.
Koetting, Genevieve, Mo., wants to run continuous. It he,
or anyone else wishes to learn to do that, I will, without
charge, teach them, but they must enclose stamped envelope.
I will guarantee to run continuous with 1,000 feet reels, and
the only cost is about three dollars for material, which they
do not have to buy of me. Running 1,000 foot reels is a re-
lief, and ordinarily the machine will pull 1,000 feet easier
than 2,1100. Understand. I have no device to sell, though I
will have to make a drawing for each reply.
Well, Brother Walter, I don't quite understand whether you mean
that you can run a six-reel show continuous with one machine, or
merely run one 1,000 toot reel continuous. If you can do this, why
not give us the dope through the department, and thus save the trouble
of a lot of correspondence? We will be glad to have it, and will give
it due publicity, crediting the matter to you, of course.
Wiring Diagrcim.
San Francisco, California, says :
Attached find diagram of my operating room wiring. For
the projection lamp I am using from 38 to 40 amperes, and on
the stereopticon lamps, which are in series, 32 to 34 amperes.
Moving picture arc burns on % top and % inch lower carbons.
Am waiting for the new edition of the Handbook, and would
also like to know price of Hawkins' Electrical Guide.
I am not publishing the diagram, my brother, because it is not cor-
rect. Your rheostat connection is made in a way that does not really
mean anything, and you seem to have a rheostat connected to each
stereopticon lamp, with both lamps working off the D. C. side of the
mercury arc rectifier.
I don't know the price of the Handbook yet. They tell me it ■will
be from 800 to 900 pages, though I personally still hope and believe
it will be less than 800. The Hawkins' Guide is $1.00 per volume, at
$1.00 down and $1.00 per week ; there are now nine volumes.
Wants to Know What Is Doing.
E. N. Grain, Fort Worth, Texas, says :
Ordinarily I am not of a curious disposition. However, while
visiting Jos. H. M. Smith's operating room recently I saw some-
thing that has me guessing. At the time he was busy drilling
the core out of a carbon, and did not look as if he wanted to
talk to anyone, so I stood there putting in my time trying to ■
guess what he was going to do. Having removed the core, he
made a trough of metal and in this trough put a piece of wire,
bending the edges of the trough together, and enclosing the
wire. Then he slipped the whole business into the hole in the
carbon, and began filling in the space around the metal core
with carbon dust. I believe anyone not knowing Brother
Smith's disposition would have suspected him of being an anar-
chist engaged in making a new tangled bomb. After cramming
the hole full of carbon dust he poured something which looked
like alcohol into the hole, and then placed the reconstructed
carbon into the lower carbon arm, and at the next reel there cer-
tainly was a difference in the light. It was as good as any I have
ever seen — no yellow to it at all. Before I left the manager
came up and wanted to know what was making the picture bo
much brighter. Well, knowing Smith was a pretty good friend
of yours, I thought perhaps you could get him to divulge his
secret. He did not tell me, and I did not have the nerve to
ask him.
Why, Brother Craln. I guess Smith was putting in some sort of
metal core center by way of experiment. I would not feel like asking
him to divulge his secret unless he wishes to, because he may be intend-
ing to sell that to some carbon manufacturer, or otherwise dispose of It
in exchange for the article that pays grocer's bills. However, If Friend
Smith wants to come across with the information why the latch string
is hanging out — and he knows It. Yes, Smith Is a friend of mine, I
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hope, because I want the friendship of all live, progressive operators.
Smith Is all of that, and a credit both to himself and the local to
which be belongs.
Well, Well. WcU!
L. F. Gulmond, Montlcello, New York, informs us that for the past
three weeks he has run his Brush Lighting Plant on pure, unadul-
terated kerosene, at a cost of 8% cents per hour, and that aside from
gumming up the spark plugs a little It seemed to act just as well as
gasoline.
Well, well, well ! Whaddyytinkothat. It would be great It that kero-
sene thing would work In my Go-devil. This Is particularly well worth
while for exhibitors to examine into in view of the fact that the cost
of gasoline is climbing slowly toward the clouds. What change did
you make in the adjustment of your carburetor. Brother Guimond?
Age Limit.
Percy Peterson, Guernsey, Wyoming, writes :
Am a reader of the World, but principally of the projection
department. You expressed a wish for opinions with regard to
the Denver ordinance. Personally, I believe the 21 year age
limit is a trifle stiff, but am strongly against anyone under 18
years operating, except it be directly under the eye of an older
chief operator. Some managers take great pride in setting forth
the fact that their operator is only 13 or 14 years of age and
"look at the results he puts out," when he himself does not know,
and probably never has ever seen really high class projection.
I am in favor of at least one year's apprenticeship, and that
the minimum age limit be set at 18, at which time, it he has
served a year's apprenticeship and is the right stuff, a man
ought to be competent to assume charge of an operating room.
I see B. H. Yoe, Montague, Prince Edward Island, has trouble
with his light. I was fortunate enough after a great deal of
experimenting with A. C, to get nearly as goocr light as with
D. C. I used a modified D, C. carbon set, angling the bottom
one out a trifle and bringing the upper out to meet it. Always
kept my carbons at a certain distance, and as the crater formed
kept lowering the upper carbon, so that the two were always in
a straight line. By this arrangement I was able to have a
perfectly pure light, and no trouble. But everything must be
clean, including the terminals and carbon clamps ; also all con-
nections must be kept tight.
As to the age limit, I shall be glad to hear from other operators.
It is a matter of much Importance, and ought to be thoroughly dis-
cussed. Most of the licensing oflQcers read the projection department
of the Moving Picture World, and Inasmuch as they often formulate
laws and get them passed, it will be well for operators to educate
these men on this subject through the department. It Is up to you.
As to the carbon set, why I would suggest that Instead of giving
the carbons a slight angle you try using a smaller carbon below, say
Va-H or M-7/16 or «-%.
Lens Diameter.
Joseph Perry. New York City, writes :
I have worked and experimented lately, but do not seem to
succeed in matching my lens system properly. The table pub-
lished in the department does not meet the conditions found in
one of my machines. I have two machines, namely. Standard
and Powers Six A. Lenses are 5^ E. F., aperture plates
11/16x15/16, lens diameter lH Inches, distance from back of lens
to aperture plates 4 Inches, throw 78 feet 6 Inches. The Stand-
ard lamphouse can be pulled back so as to bring the condenser
24 inches from the aperture plate ; the Powers lamphouse can
only be pulled back 16 inches.
Yes, Brother Perry, the table goes far enough, but your le7is don't.
Your back focus is 4 Inches. Taking Table No. 1, October 16th issue,
we find that a IH Inch lens is only figured out up to 2.41 back focus.
Coming on down, in the right hand column to 4.05. which is just
opposite the "7/16" at the right of the table, and following across
the horizontal column to the left, we find that for a 4.05 back focus,
(which is practically 4 Inches) we should have a lens l}i inches in
diameter ; also coming down three more lines, over in the fifth
column from the right we find 4 inch back focus exactly, and In the
left hand column opposite it lens diameter 1 15/16. In the first in-
stance, with a 114 inch lens diameter, we would need two 7i^ con-
densers, with the apex of the front lens not less than 22 inches from
the film. With a 1 15/16 inch lens we would need one S'A and one
7% condenser, with the apex of the front lens not less than 18 inches
from the film. Yes. the table goes far enough, old man, but you should
get a lens of larger diameter.
Red Devil Cement.
I have an Inquiry for Red Divel (or is It Devil) Cement, presum-
ably manufactured in Philadelphia. Can anyone put me wise to this
particular brand of stickum?
Wiring Transformers.
Peter Lewis, New York City, says :
I have the second edition of the Handbook ; also the two sets
of questions, and have read and studied them thoroughly. There
are, however, three questions I would like to ask. I have 220
volts on two outside wires to which I must hook up — alternating
ourrent. Have two 110 volt transformers. Can I hook them up
on a 220 line, as per diagram? What would the amperage and
the voltage at the arc be? Would one primary act as resistance
and cut down the pressure of the line?
In your sketch. Brother Lewis, you have the primaries of the two
instruments connected in series, and propose to use the secondary of
only one transformer. This would simply turn the other primary Into
a choke coll, and I do not believe you would get anything at all, Uiough
if you short circuit the secondary you would get amperage.
Assuming the two transformers to have a maximum of 60
amperes, if you connect both primaries to the line wires in series,
and connect the two secondaries in multiple, you would get approxi-
mately 120 amperes at the arc, with an arc voltage of probably about
50. If you wire the two transformers in series on the secondary side,
the result would be 60 amperes at the arc, but the arc voltage would
be somewhere between 70 and 100. You will, of course, see that It Is
hardly practical to use two 220 volt economizers on 220 volt supply.
In the foregoing, I assume the Instruments to be straight trans-
formers— not auto transformers.
Won't Hang Him.
J. p. McArthur, Calera, Alabama, says :
I am from a way-back town so please don't hang me for
asking a few simple questions. What focus condensers should
I use for motion picture objective lens which makes a 7 foot
picture at 40 feet? Am making one night stands, and, of course,
have different lengths of hall each time. At the shorter distance
have a smaller picture, and at the longer distance a larger one.
Please advise me if I should use different condensers for the
different distances, It being understood that I will use sufficient
light for increased size pictures.
Brother McArthur, I don't think you will get hung this time, because
your question is not simple by a good long run and two or three
jumps. The fact of the matter Is It would not be practical for you to
fit the various conditions named. I would refer you to Table No. 1,
October 16th issue. The condensers and distances from the lamphouse
depend upon the back focus and diameter of the lens, and when you use
a single lens to project different distances you necessarily alter its
back focus every time the projection distance Is changed. The shorter
the throw the longer the back focus, and Incidentally the more light
you will lose, though, on the other hand, you do not need so much.
I think you put up a question which comes within the realms of the
impossible. I could, of course, dope out a long list of back focuses, hut
it is hardly worth while. You just take Table No. 1 and study It
thoroughly, until you get Its true meaning, and then you can come
pretty close to fitting every condition by the simple process of meas-
uring your back focus, and carrying two 7% and one 6% Inch con-
denser with you. together with about three objectives of different focal
length, say 3%-4^ and 5%, the same to be 1^. 2 and 2)4 inches In
diameter, respectively.
It Seems Ridiculous.
R. E. Wicker, Plnehurst, North Carolina, says:
Received the copy of your department answer and Immediately
made the experiment suggested. There is not a particle of
doubt but that you put your finger square on the trouble. Am
enclosing a sketch of the size of the aperture of tne lens, and
the size of the spot at the back factor (sketches conspicuous By
their absence. Ed.) This may seem superfluous, as you probably
knew what the result would be, but nevertheless It will serve
to show very plainly where the loss of light lies. The operators
of this country, and for that matter, the whole world, owe you
more than this generation will realize for your efforts toward
perfect projection. It seems hardly possible that the motion
picture Industry has reached its present stage with plain, un-
varnished guess work In the building of the optical system
of projection machines. At the beginning of the controversy
with regard to the light ray theory. I could not help hut believe
you were off the track, for It seemed so utterly ridiculous that,
with the advancement in the theory of light, a professor In one
of our leading colleges could not trace the path of light rays
through the combination of lenses found In a motion picture
machine. Maybe. Brother Richardson, you could Improve their
telescopes — what? I sent a copy of your reply to the Nicholas
Power Company, and asked them if they could supply me with
the same lens having a larger aperture. I am enclosing their
reply. Whatever you can do toward improving projection will
be appreciated by all right thinking people. These improve-
ments don't affect the operator and manager alone, but also
they affect the millions of people who pay their nickels and
dimes to see the "movies." Go to it. old man. We are all
behind you — and behind your new Handbook, too.
Well, this is a bouquet of American beauties all right, but never-
theless if I do say it myself as "oughtn't." there is a whole lot of
good hard, rock ribbed truth in what Brother Wicker says. You were
not the only one who thought I was "full of prunes" on that light
proposition. I had all manner of fun poked at me, but they are not
poking any fun now.
I have only recently myself discovered the fact that Table No. 1,
October 16th issue, is a mightly elastic thing. You have a back focus
of 3ii Inches. Look down the fifth column, from the left, until you
reach 3.8. which is very close to 3}4. Opposite this numeral, in the left
hand column, we see 1?^, which means that by using one 6^ and one
lYi condenser, with 18 inches between the apex of the front lens
and the film, a 1^ Inch diameter objective will do the work. You
may also use several different diameters, as you will find by examining
the table closely, hut \H is. under any conditions, too small. As to the
Nicholas Power Company's letter, why that company Is very progressive
and wide awake, but it Is rather hard to get machine manufacturers
to immediately adopt new things at their face value. You could, of
course, get more light by increasing your amperage, using your pres-
ent lens, but it Is expensive and waBtetul.
426
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Motion Picture Photography
Conducted by CAEO. LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the departmeBt's reply by mail when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which cannot be replied to in this department, $1.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is a rule of thla department that no apparatus will be recom-
mended editorially until the value of 8uch appliances has been demon-
strated to its editor.
W. W. P.
A Question About Illumination.
New York City, writes :
I have been watching your department ever since it was
started and I have been surprised that the cameramen and
those interested in M. P. photography have not availed them-
selves of the opportunity there presented for discussion and
instruction.
There is one question which has puzzled me for some time
which I would like to have discussed, i. e., which is the least
light value measured by white light which will be recorded at
normal cranking, speed shutter 50 per cent., aperture t. 4.5,
and what is the greatest value of white light which will be
properly recorded under the same conditions? To explain more
in detail what I mean we will assume that we have a series of
incandescent lamps hung one foot away from a strip of paper
beginning with a 1 c.p. and going up to say 1,000 c.p. Now
suppose we photograph this strip with a moving picture camera
with the above settings, what would be the first light to make
a strong enough impression (or illumination) on the paper to
be "picked up" by the emulsion and what would be the last
light beyond which we would have over-exposure?
I would like to get your ideas on this subject as it would
help us to understand what range of values we can properly
expect to take in with our cameras and still not have under-
exposure in the shadows or over-exposure in the high lights.
W. W. P. has brought up a very interesting subject; one which is
very intricate and which no photographer can ever know too much
about.
The white paper placed at a distance of one foot from the light
helps to simplify the explanation of the problem as foot candles are
the scientific units used to express the intensity of illumination.
A foot candle is the intensity of a standard one candle power light
at a distance of one foot. As the intensity of light decreases as the
square of the distance, an object at two feet away from such a light
would only shed upon it ^ or .25 foot candles. Although no object
reflects all of the light which strikes it we will, for the purpose of
this illustration, regard the white paper as reflecting all the light
which falls upon it. If we take a film and expose it to the light for
an exceedingly short time and then move it along and give a series
of exposures, each being double the next exposure, then the exposure
will increase arithmetically as we increase the exposure. Now, if we
develop this strip we find that some of the first exposures were so short
that they made no impression at all upon the film, then a very thin
deposit gradually increasing with the exposure until we reach a point
beyond which increased exposure does not give an increase of density.
If we have conducted our experiment carefully, we will find that the
shortest exposure necessary to give the greatest density is about sixty
times that of the exposure required to register the first faint tint of
density. In other words the range of intensities that can be rendered
by a film is about 1 to 60, and this is rather more than the maximum
range of light intensities in landscapes with strong shadows and
bright sky.
It is a pity that there is no light portable photometer adapted for
use of the motion picture photographer since it is often impossible for
him to judge beforehand, particularly in an artifically lighted set.
just what shadows will be so dark that they be under-exposed and
what high lights will be over-exposed.
It is evident that whatever surfaces reflect more than sixty times
the light which registers from shadow will be over-exposed or that,
if the negative is developed to a proper density in the high lights,
all shadows which reflected less than one-tenth as much light as the
brightest part will be mere splotches of black in which there is no
detail.
What a magnificent instrument such a photometer would be for the
artistic photographer. With proper lighting facilities he could bring
out every salient detail and at the same time suppress anything that
he did not wish to show.
We may find the correct exposure for a photograph by measuring the
amount of light reflected from the shadows, since exposures must be
given so that some detail is shown in the shadows, and we shall find
that the exposure at an aperture of f. 4 can be obtained by dividing
125 by the light reflected from the shadows measured in foot candles
multiplied by the emulsion speed. Thus if we have a film of speed
250 and the light reflected from the shadows is about 16 foot candles
125
1
or — of a second, at an
32
the exposure in seconds will be
16 X 250
aperture of f. 4.
Since 16 foot candles is the smallest light intensity at which any
impression is made upon the film and 60 times this is the limit of in-
creased density, then it follows that 16 times 60 or an illumination of
960 foot candles is the limit of light intensity without causing over-
exposure in the high lights.
In actual practice it is well to remember that there are many other
factors which may influence these calculations; such as developer,
time and temperature of development and then these same factors
again in the making of the print.
W.
Animated Cartoons.
A. R., Norwood, Ohio, writes:
"To begin with, I want to thank you for your reply to my inquiry
regarding the changing of a negative to a positive, as published in
the issue of October 2d, and also wish to say that I want to thank
all who have taken up this subject through your department in the
'World.' Now I am again seeking information.
"Since writing you last month I have purchased an 'Ernemann
Model A* camera, but, for some reason, received no instructions
with same, so I am 'fighting it out' (and it is some job). What I
desire to know is this : In making drawings for animated cartoons
what size should the drawing be, and as the camera has no focusing
device of any kind, how may I find out how close to the drawings
I may work to get best results, or what is the closest I can work
on any object? What kind of a light or lights would you advise for
photographing animated drawings in the home, and what kind of
an exposure would you give? My shutter is marked in the follow-
ing millimeters : 35- 20- 15- 12- 9- 6- 3- and at two turns per
'second are 1/100- 1/170- 1/240-1/300- 1/400- 1/600- 1/1200. The
lens stops are F. 3.5- 4.5- 6.3- 9- 12.5 and 18. In working out of
doors, with lens set at infinity, at what distance should the camera
be placed for the nearest object which you desire to have in
focus."
For animated cartoon work take a stiff plank, about eight inches wide
and six feet long, and fasten it across a convenient table. Bore a
hole near one end to fasten the camera by means of the tripod
screw and make an easel big enough to hold the drawings and mount
it parallel to the front board of the camera, so that it can be moved
along the plank at any desired distance, with suitable means of fasten-
ing it down rigidly. Tack two small strips on the easel at right angles
to one another to support and register the drawings. By slanting the
entire apparatus so that the easel is at an angle of a steep pitched
roof the drawing will not need any fastening other than the registering
strips. Arrange two nitrogen bulbs with reflectors so as to illuminate the
drawings evenly. With drawings six inches across on eight or ten
inch cards, they will need to be about fourteen or fifteen inches from
the camera with a two-inch lens. The lamps will then be about eight
or ten inches from the drawing on each side.
Place a piece of ground glass or ground film in the aperture and,
by holding a small piece of mirror at an angle o^ forty-five degrees
behind the gate, you can see to focus the image. It is likely that you
will find it necessary to place a washer ring under your lens flange in
order to bring the lens far enough from the aperture to get a sharp
focus, as this close work is generally beyond the range of the ordinary
focusing mount. For experimental work where you do not care to alter
the lens mounting, close objects may be focused by slipping one of
the kodak portrait attachment lenses over the front of the cinemato-
graph lens, but it will not yield as sharp a result as extending the
focusing capacity. Use the single picture crank and the widest shutter
opening for the cartoon pictures ; then make tests with different dia-
praghm openings to ascertain the proper exposure.
Always set the focus of your lens at the distance that the principal
objects in the picture are from the camera.
With the lens set at infinity the nearest object in reasonably sharp
focus at F .1.5 is about fifteen feet, at F 16 about six feet.
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Music for the Picture
Conducted by S. M. BERG.
^^^^^^K
INQUIRIES.
QUESTIONS concerning any phase of the work of the orchestra
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World, and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a
Question and Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of
our Music Page.
MUSICAL SETTING FOR "HER GREATEST HOUR."
Released Jan. 10 by the Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation.
Suggestions Prepared by S. M. Berg,
By Special Arrangements With
G. Schirmer, Inc., Music Publishers, New York.
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" is intended as a partial solu-
tion ol the problem of what to play for the pictures and to assist In
overcoming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is not
available until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first per-
formance being a mere rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who are
exhibitors of Equitable Films, the following suggestions for an accom-
paniment to "Her Greatest Hour" were prepared by the photoplay
department of the New York music publishing house of G. Schirmer,
Inc. This advance publication will afford to the progressive leader an
opportunity to acquaint himself with the general character of the film
story he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader in antici-
pating the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title
(marked T) or by a described action (marked D).
Nan Perrine, a salesgirl in a large department store, is wrongly ac-
cused of theft. The prosecuting attorney, believing her innocent, gives
her a position in his home. After the death of his wife, which was
the culmination of her faithlessness, he realizes the true worth of Nan
and marries her. The whole character of the picture is Intensely dra-
matic and the music should be subdued.
Note particularly:
Agitato, 3914.
Dancing, 57^ to 61.
Fight in dance hall, 61 to 63%
Scheduled time: Five reels (5,000 feet), 75 minutes.
Time
0
D
T
5%
T
SVi
T
10%
T
13%
T
15 Vi
T
IT
T
IS
T
Sub-titles 01- Descriptive Cues.
Opening.
James Kirby, owner of the
store where Nan is em-
ployed.
"She will mail this, who-
ever she is."
"Another robbery in that de-
partment. It must be one of
the girls."
The next morning. Friends
in need.
Nan's room searched for
evidence.
The detectives report noth-
ing incriminating at Nan's
room.
"She hid the ring so clev-
erly. I have no doubt."
"I will hold up the case and
be responsible for the girl."
21^/^ T "As soon as you told me
dear you had trouble with
your correspondence."
But the girl is a thief."
The following morning.
The dinner that night.
"Do you realize how people
gossip?"
When Nan Plclis up the let-
ter.
Late that afternoon.
"The court Is going to hold
a session tonight and I must
remain."
"So you have taken to spy-
ing on me?"
"I want you to go slumbing
with me to see a dance."
"Can't we put him in the
road as though he had been
killed there?"
Music.
Sweetheart Waltz — Roberts.
Condoliera — Moszkowski.
(Andante con moto.)
22%
T
22%
25
27%
T
T
T
29y2
D
33%
34y4
T
T
3sy4
T
39%
T
42%
T
Roses and Rue — Scates.
(Valse lento.)
Enchanted Hour— Mouton.
(Andantino.)
Ideal— Balart.
(Waltz intermezzo.)
-Daffodils — Carvel.
(Andante moderate.)
Destiny Waltz — Baynes.
In tiip Woods — Godard.
(Allegro.)
On the Mountain — Godard.
(Andante.)
Agitato No. 2.'
In the Village — CTodard.
(Allegro.)
461/4 T
47% T
5iy4 T
52V4 T
"So this is how you repay
my trust in you?"
As fast as her strength will
permit her she tries, etc.
"She's a swell looker and
may be useful to me."
"Now we know why the
crime was committed."
Caressing Butterfly — Bartholtmy.
(Allegretto.)
56^
571^
59% T
61
62 Vi
63l^ T
671/2 T
72^ T
72% T
74% T
75 T
NOTE
a price
found in
"I will let matters rest with-
out action until morning."
"Mr. Bratton went to the
dance."
"I will keep you safe from
the police."
When Nan sees Bratton.
"I must see Mr Bratton. I
will wait until he comes."
"You say you are a friend
of Mrs. Kirby?"
"We can save Mr. Kirby
and you from scandal."
"I won't drive in but 1 will
help youse in wid her."
An hour later.
Love's Wilfulness — Bartheltmy.
( Andante appassionato. )
Hezekiah — Richardson.
(One-step.)
Hurry No. 2.*
Idilio — Lack.
(Allegretto grazioso.)
Arabian Night— Mil denberg.
(Andante sostenuto.)
-Daniels.
Love's Triumph-
(Valse lento.)
And many months after, in
her greatest hour, etc.
The End.
— For the convenience of readers of the Moving Picture World
list of the numbers suggested in the ahove cue-sheet, is to be
G. Schrimer's advertisement on page 508.
Themes and Their Usage '
(German-Thema, French-Theme, Italian Tema)
By S. M. BERG.
In using the word Theme in conjunction with Motion Pictures some
new interpretation must be accepted. A musician will possibly describe
a theme as the principal melody in a composition which at the com-
poser's will and according to the character of the composition has been
transposed, elaborated, fitted with contra melodie and arranged as solo
for different instruments with the tempo changed, variation and obligate
added, throughout which, however, the harmonious strains of the
original melody can be detected.
Dr. Theo. Baker
in his dictionary of Musical Terms describes a theme as an extended
and rounded-off subject melody with accompaniment in period form pro-
posed as a groundwork for elaborate variations, also known as a subject.
Subject.
A melodic phrase or motive on which a composition or movement is
founded sometimes known as the aria.
Aria.
Primarily, an air. or rhythmic melody. — As a technical term, an aria
is an extended lyrical vocal solo in various forms, with instrumental
accompaniment. With the rise of homophonic music in the opera and
oratorio, the aria developed, from a mere plain-song melody with basso
continuo, into the aria grande (the grand or da-capo aria in three
divisions preceded by an instrumental ritornello containing the prin-
cipal melody ; division I being an elaborate development of a theme
with frequent repetitions of the words ; II, a more tranquil and richly
harmonized section; followed by III, the repetitions da capo of I, with
still more florid ornamentation) ; the aria di bravura (similar to the
foregoing, but overloaded with difficult passages and coloraturas for
showing off the singer's skill) ; the aria da chiesa (church-aria, differ-
ing from the sacred song chiefly in its greater breadth, and in being
accompanied by full . orchestra) ; and the . aria- da concerto (concert
aria, differing from the others wliich are portions of operas, oratorios,
etc., in being an independent composition intended for the concert-hall).
The modern aria is freer in form than the aria grande of the ISth
century, the ritornello often being omitted, greater variety given to the
da capo, and the thematic construction made to follow the sense of
the words, so that it sometimes assumes the form of a rondo, or con-
sists of 2 slow divisions separated by an allegro movement. . . . Aria
parlante (also arioso) a vocaL style combining the melody of an aria
with the distinct enunciation of a recitative, the vowels being "thrown
forward." Smaller arias, nearly in song-form and with slighter ac-
companiments, are called ariettas or cavatinas.
Among motion picture players some agreement of thought to fitting a
theme to a picture has resolved itself and it will be this viewpoint
and the new conception of theme that we shall follow.
In the majority of Instances, where musical scores are being pre-
pared for important feature films, some well-known operatic aria,
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January 15, 1916
standard ballad, song without words or popular berceuse Is selected
by the adapter to lit the action and it is called the Theme. It is usually
played upon the opening presentation of the leading man and woman,
then in the story when they first meet. Again at a declaration of love,
parting or misunderstanding, and finally at the closing of the picture.
This presents no difficulties in the modern society drama of marriage,
misunderstanding and reconciliation interloped with fetes, restaurant,
cabaret or reception scenes, but in the tragic drama where an attempt
is made to present a Theme, skill is needed to so change its character
as to portray the different emotions.
For example : "The Final Judgment" released by the Metro Pictures
Corporation, is a society drama of love interest between a popular
emotional actress and her three admirers. A, a lawyer, B, a banker,
and C, a criminal investigator. She marries A, B becomes a mutual
friend and C in jealous pique leaves tor Russia to investigate a baffling
mystery, the solution of which is an Oriental poison that when burned
or impregnated on an article kills the person handling same. C returns
to America and uses this to kill A, but fate decrees that B should be
the victim, and A is tried and convicted of the murder. To properly
portray this picture the Theme sliould be bright and melodious at the
opening. Later it should have a tone of impending disaster, and then
at the scenes of pathos between convicted husband and his wife the
deepest note of tragedy should be sounded. This presents no difficulty
to the one-man orchestra who has some knowledge of improvising and
follows the articles of Mr. Clarence Sinn which are most fitting and
helpful in connection with this important subject, but to the orchestra
leader, the problem appears insurmountable.
(To be continued.)
New Musical Publications
With Some Critical Comment Suggesting Particular Adapta-
bility to requirements of the screen.
Loyalty Waltz Baynes Poston Music Co.
A pleasing waltz well suited for neutral scenes or played lento for
semi-pathetic action.
Villanelle Kriens Fischer
This shepherd song by Christiaan Kriens Is an orginal composition
from this masterly composer's pen well arranged for ensemble or string
combination admirably fitted for mountain or pastoral scenes. Tempo :
giocoso, closing adagio.
Romance Karganoff Schirmer
As the title implies : a Romance. Admirably suited for theme or slow
action. Arranged by that well-known musician Carl Kiefert. Tempo;
Andante sostenuto con espresslone.
Inspiration Edwards Schirmer
together with Romance.
Leo Edwards has fittingly named this composition Inspiration. This
niimber is particularly adapted to portray those dramatic moments
with the tension of impending happenings. Tempo : Andante— andante
sostenuto — piu mosso — closing with andante sostenuto.
In the Candle Light Brown Witmark
Although not a new publication (copyrighted in 1914), it Is a par-
ticularly bright intermezzo well suited for neutral scenes or comedy
dramas.
Musical Gems of Tschai-
kowsky Langey Schirmer
A masterly arrangement of Tschaikowtsky airs including March Slave.
Andante Cantabile from String Quartet, uance of the Flowers. Bar-
carolle, Le Las des cygnes. Chanson Triste, The Serenade, Russian
Dance, Cradle Song.
Venetian Love Dance Rich Fischer
A valuable number for the motion picture library. One of those
moderately slow numbers with a flowing melody for strings with a cello
or horn obligate. Tempo : moderato— appassionata ma non troppo,
closing with a strong maestoso.
From the Highlands Langey Schirmer
A well arranged selection of Scotch Melodies, so adapted that any one
air can be played. Includes: Come Under My Plaidie, Blue Bonnets,
Speed Bonnie Boat, Within a Mile of Edinboro' Town, Loch Lomond
Charlie Is My Darling, A Highland Lad, Leezy Lindsey, Duncan Grayi
Robin Adair, Scots Wha Hae Wi' Wallace Bled, Turn Ye to Me, There's
nae Luck Ahoot the Hoose, Kelvin Grove, Auld Robin Gray, Comin'
thro' the Rye, Annie Laurie, The Campbells are Comin', The Hundred
Pipers, Auld Lang Syne.
Romany Waltz Keiser Shapiro-Bernstein
A pleasing valse intermezzo by' that writer of popular hits, Robert
A. Keiser. This number is particularly adapted to dancing, reception
or neutral scenes.
Australian Scenics by Paramount
Preceding the Paramount-Burton Holmes Travel Pictures,
Four Instalments of "Australia's Unknown" Will
Be Shown.
PRECEDING the issuance of the Paramount-Burton
Holmes travel pictures by the Paramount Corporation
on February 7, and to sustain tbe interest created
by the success of the South American travel pictures, the
last instalment of which was on January 3, four travel
releases will be released picturing the unknown regions of
Australia. They teem with action and tell a story rarely
equalled among travelogues. The release dates are January
10, 17, 24 and 31.
The releasing of these pictures on Australia during Janu-
ary comes simultaneously with the releasing of the famous
Paramount-Bray animated cartoons and the silhouette
photoplays originated by the well known artist, C. Allan
Gilbert, and the new Paramount newspictures, rounding out
a program of exceptional features.
The "Australia's Unknown" pictures were taken by Frank
Hurley, the chief photographer of the Shakleton expedition,
and in his statement after returning to the civilized portions
of the island he said that of all the uniquely interesting
spots on earth lie had had the opportunity of visiting in his
trips of exploration, this was the one that teemed with the
most action and interest.
Flickers
JUST as expected, less than twenty-four hours after the
new water wagon started on its parade, the horses got
away and most of the boys went off with an awful
splash. All took it as a joke. None felt a bit sore.
* ♦ *
We are very sorry to learn that A. Kessel, Jr., has been
a sick man for the past few weeks and confined to his bed.
We sincerely trust that he will be up and around in a short
time.
* * *
Another member of the indisposed squad and a very ready
victim for the various patent medicine boosters, is John F.
Miller. He will take anything that anybody claims is any
good for any ailment that he thinks any man could have at
any time.
* * *
Joseph Metro Engle will almost lay a bet that the masked
marvel, operating so successfully on the mat aspirants at
the Manhattan Opera House, is none other than Francis X.
Bushman.
* * *
I'll bet that Arthur Ashley sells somebody an automobile
or a fancy vest before he leaves Jamaica. What do you say?
* * "*
A letter from H. M. Horkheimer threatens us with an-
other visit shortly. He claims to have bought more trans-
continental commutation.
* * *
Sol Lesser, president of the Golden Gate Film Company,
having consummated a "worth while" deal, intends coming
east for permanent residence, in order to be on the lot and
take care of things.
* * *
The best we get from Jay Cairns these days is a "souwak."
But we will forgive him if he will come to New York just
once. MAC.
Mutt and Jeff on Screen
Bud Fisher Signs Contract With New Company to Make His
Comedy Characters Weekly Visitors in Picture Houses.
EXHIBITORS on the watch for comedy subjects will
be interested in the announcement that Bud Fisher,
originator of Mutt and Jeff, has signed a contract with
the Mutt and Jeff Weekly, Inc., a new concern, to present
his famous character creations in a series of animated car-
toon drawings, to be issued each week in installments of
300 feet. The pictures will be booked directly with ex-
changes and exhibitors by the Mutt and Jeff Weekly, Inc.,
and will not be attached to a news weekly, or a subject of
any other nature.
With Mr. Fisher's comedy genius as a basis, and the re-
nown of the characters that for many years have lived in
the pages of more than 200 newspapers, the organizers of
the new company feel that they have a moving picture prop-
osition of great possibilities. This confidence is shared by
experienced newspaper proprietors, such as H. H. Tammen,
owner of the Denver Post, the Kansas City Post, the Sells-
Floto circus and a stockholder in the Essanay company.
The arrangement with Mr. Fisher calls for a weekly sce-
nario incorporating the adventures of Mutt and Jeff best
suited to the screen. Of course, the artist will be given a
free hand in devising situations for his characters and he
may be relied upon for originality and humor.
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Motion Silhouette Pictures
New Wrinkle for Paramount Program That Is a Wonder in
Its Way.
SOME time ago C. Allan Gilbert, the famous illustrator,
who with Howard Chandler Christy, Harfison Fisher
and a few otliers has done so much to make the
American Girl famous, got the idea that silhouette motion
pictures could be produced. In other words, that a story
and real acting. Transformations otherwise impossible are
accomplished and one cannot tell where the acting ends and
the drawing begins.
Fantasy thus comes into its own. Nothing is impossible.
The most amazing feats of the "Arabian Nights" can be re-
produced with the same flight of imagination that character-
izes the original. Truly the silhouette film as exemplified
in these remarkable pictures opens a new field.
Scene from "Inbad the Sailor" (Paramount).
could be told on the screen in black and white, using real
actors to depict the various characters. He determined to
try it. Now while he liad not been allowed to starve by the
art editors of the various fifteen-cent magazines, he had not
saved enough to buy such an expensive toy as a private mo-
tion picture studio.
He went to J. R. Bray, the cartoonist, who -saw the possi-
bilities of his idea and who financed the project. Further,
Mr. Bray spied an opportunity to indulge in a few experi-
ments on his own account. The result was the forma-
tion of a subsidiary company of his own, called the Bray-
Gilbert Studios, now located at 44 Washington Mews, New
York.
The combination of the real with the drawn is now an
accomplished fact. The Bray-Gilbert Silhouettes, which, like
the output of Mr. Bray's other company, is to be marketed
solely through the Paramount Pictures Corporation, are partly
acted and partly penned. The spectator cannot tell where
one begins and the other leaves off.
It is a brand new experience for Washington Mews to
have a moving picture studio in its midst. But for some
time No. 44 has been the scene of mysterious operations the
nature of which has just come to light. The ancient structure
has been transformed to meet the requirements of the new
undertaking and big arc lights, odd stage properties and curi-
ous photographic machines have been set up.
A stage and flies have been added in the rear of the lot.
the ceiling knocked out, and the inner walls painted a dazzling
white. Powerful electric lights overhead are so arranged as
to throw the actors into bold relief. Occasionally the back-
ground is colored to lend more detail and the different shades
show on the screen. Though the figures are in silhouette,
it is amazing how much expression is obtained.
The camera is sunk in a pit, so that the actors' feet are
visible to its eye though there is no floor in the Bray-Gilbert
pictures. The innovation in film production covers a wide
range of subjects, but all of them are presented with a charm-
ing disregard for stereotyped methods. "Inbad the Sailor,"
his first release, on January 20, is a typical example.
The story, which has the proper "Arabian Nights" flavor,
depicts a sailor wrecked on a desert isle with only a monkey
for a companion and a bottle of tabasco sauce for comfort.
But the writer produces the inevitable mystery in the shape
of a genii's chest, in which is found a wishing ring. The
sailorhas four wishes, one of which turns the monkey into
a human companion — a sort of man Friday— and_ another
whisks the two off on a magic carpet to the Orient in search
of adventure.
Mr. Gilbert writes the scenarios himself and among the
other whimsical stories which he is producing for Paramount
are "The Chess Queen," "Haunts for Hire" and "The Balloon
Tree." This brings up an interesting point. Through his
remarkable skill with the pen, J. R. Bray has found a way
to combine the drawn with the actual figure, with the result
that the Bray-Gilbert Silhouettes are a mixture of cartoon
Kleine-Edison Program for January
Four Strong, Vivid Features of the Money-Getting Kind
Which Do Not Depend on Sex Problems.
WITH the release of the Kleine feature, January 5, "The
Devil's Prayer-Book," the Kleine-Edison Feature
Service opened a propitious year. Never before in
the history of George Kleine or the Edison Company has
either institution offered a line of attractions so strong or
better calculated to prove profitable to manufacturer and
exhibitor alike. A glance at the January release program is
sufficient evidence of the determination of the newly organ-
ized "K-E Service" to live within the time-tried reputations
of both manufacturers.
"The Devil's Prayer-Book," aside from its magnetic title,
is a production of rare dramatic power- and constructive
genius. First run exhibitors are delighted with the money-
getting title which, m the lexicon of the exhibitor, "gets 'em
in," and the extraordinary story which pleases them after
they are in. This feature was especially written by Max
Marcin, author of the dramatic success "The House of
Glass," in which Mary Ryan is playing at the Candler the-
ater, New York, as a starring vehicle for that petite beauty
Miss Alma Ha'nlon. She is co-star with Arthur Hoops in
"The Devil's Prayer-Book."
Four features are scheduled for release through the
Kleine-Edison Service during January, two Kleine and two
Edison. On January 12 Edison will release "The Catspaw," a
really extraordinary photodrama founded on the novel by
William Hamilton Osborne. Miriam Nesbitt and Marc Mac-
Dermott, those two favorites who have not recently been
seen together in film, are reunited in "The Catspaw," divid-
ing leads in this enchanting story of double identity. Marc
MacDermott comes in for special commendation, as he is
seen in almost every scene of the picture. Persons familiar
with Osborne's novel will readily appreciate the tremendous
opportunity for vital, dramatic work which it affords. Both
leads, however, acquit themselves with colors flying.
"Wild Oats" is the title of the "K-E" offering for January
19, a dramatic gem featuring Malcolm Duncan and Alma
Hanlon. "Wild Oats" tells a fascinating story of the social-
drama variety, dealing with Broadway and the bountiful
harvest of wild oats one can reap in its pregnant soil. Mal-
colm Duncan makes his premier appearance in the starring
role of a wayward son. Duncan is remembered as one of
Harrison Grey Fiske's leading men and an actor of the
better kind. "Wild Oats" bristles with touches of gay night
life and tense moments. It is a Kleine feature requiring al-
most two months to produce.
On January 26 the concluding production of the January
program will be released. This is "The Innocence of Ruth," a
five-part drama, featuring two of the most popular players
in film, Viola Dana and Edward Earle. Viola Dana, the
charming star of "The Poor Little Rich Girl" and several
big Edison features, including the recently released "Chil-
dren of Eve," was never seen to better advantage than in
the role of the gentle, demure but quick-tempered Ruth
Travers. "The Innocence of Ruth" is the story of an orphan
girl, raised luxuriously by a young but wealthy friend of
her deceased father. The dangers of the motherless girl are
convincingly shown. The entire drama sparkles with tense
moments and, from its interest-inciting start to its splendid
climax, suggests the thought that no worthier role or one
better suited to her peculiar temperament and capabilities
could have been given dainty Viola Dana.
.\11 four releases for the month of January are dramas
of the pleasing kind, strong, but not morbid, vivid and force-
ful, but dependent in no way upon sex problems or sordid
motives for their plots and incidental themes.
GOLD KING SCREEN COMPANY APPOINTS KANSAS
REPRESENTATIVE.
E. W. Green, of Wellington. Kan., has been appointed state
representative for the Gold King Screen Company of Altus.
Okla. Mr. Green will make Wellington his headquarters and
will keep in direct touch with the exhibitors throughout the
state. Mr. Green is an expert on projection.
Many new sales agencies for the Gold King Screen were
established by PresMcnt S. H. Jones on his recent trip north.
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Splendid Music for "The Black Crook"
Kalem Production Exhibited With Special Score Pleases
Critical Audience.
A SHOWING of the Kalem feature, "The Black Crook,"
was given in the projection room of the Wurlitzer
Building on West 41st street. New York, last
Wednesday. The object- of the exhibition was to demon-
strate what original music combined with well-selected
music will do for a great spectacular feature like "The
Black Crook." Music for the feature had been specially
composed and arranged by Walter C. Simon.
The splendid projection room was well filled with a criti-
cal but appreciative audience when, at 11 o'clock, Robert E.
Welsh in a felicitous little address stated the purpose of the
exhibition and introduced the composer, Walter C. Simon.
Mr. Simon, a young man of pleasing appearance, bowed his
acknowledgment of the applause and as he took his seat at
the organ the picture was started.
"The Black Crook" was reviewed in the issue of the Mov-
ing Picture World of January 1. It ofifers unusual oppor-
tunities to a clever musician to increase the power of
the story and to accentuate the many spectacular incidents.
In both these respects Mr. Simon has completely succeeded.
The weird and magic element which at times predominates
in the feature was wonderfully well illustrated by the music.
The visits to the cave where the Black Crook meets Zaliel,
the sudden disappearance of the Black Crook, were accom-
panied by music that made every scene more impressive.
The one point in the score that stood out with particular
brilliancy was the way the young composer handled the
music for the great spectacular parts of the film-play. There
are dances of great variety, the minuet, the ballet, a Greek
dance, a fairy dance, etc., all of which required different
treatment to be made as attractive as possible. Mr. Simon
did exceedingly well in each one of these spectacular scenes.
It is difficult to see how the score for the various dances
could possibly have been improved.
Presented with this splendid score "The Black Crook"
becomes a performance of rare merit and presents many
novel features which no audience will fail to appreciate.
The fact that the V-L-S-E has found it necessary to take
such commodious quarters after only nine months of opera-
tion would seem to indicate that the reports of the progress
which this organization is making are well founded. It is
said that the lease for these offices covers a long term of
years.
V-L-S-E in New Home
Now Occupies the Entire Sixth Floor of the Mecca Building,
1600 Broadway, New York City.
FRIDAY, December 31, was moving day at the V-L-S-E,
when the attaches of the home office and of the New
York branch office took up their quarters on the sixth
floor of the Mecca Building, at 1600 Broadway. This is the
floor which was formerly occupied by the Kriterion Film
Company and the Kinemacolor Company. It has a total
area of 12,500 square feet, which is about 5,000 more feet
than the Big Four had on the seventh floor of this building.
Artisans have been working day and night for several weeks
past to get the new offices in apple-pie order. The entire
interior has been redecorated, and many alterations made
in the arrangement of the offices, which will make for in-
creased convenience and comfort.
The New York branch office and the home office of the
V-L-S-E proper, which in the old quarters were thrown
together, will be separated in the Big Four's new home.
They will have a common entrance way, the reception hall
opening on the Seventh avenue side of the Mecca Building
to the New York branch office quarters, and on the Broad-
way side to those of the home office.
"The suite of offices of General Manager Walter W. Irwin
will be located at the Broadway and Forty-eighth street
corner of the floor. Adjoining this will be that of A. W.
Goff, assistant general manager, and then in their order
those of Leon J. Bamberger, sales promotion manager, and
E. L. Masters, advertising manager. Opening from the
hallway on which these offices face is the entrance to a
large projection room that will permit of a fifty-foot throw.
This room will be beautifully carpeted and luxuriously fur-
nished, with every facility for the convenience of those
whose duties will take them there. Adjoining the office
of Mr. Irwin on the Forty-eighth street side is a commo-
dious auditing department, next to which is the stenogra-
pher's departnrent and the director's room, facing on the
corner of Seventh avenue and Forty-eighth street.
Joseph W. Partridge will have his office next to the direc-
tor's, and his assistant, F. F. Hartich, adjoining Mr. Part-
ridge's. The New York branch office will have its own
cashier, so that there will be no lost motion for exhibitors
having business with the branch. The poster and shipping
departments are in the front of the floor in close proximity
with the elevators.
Gertrude Selby
THE first comedienne engaged for the L-Ko Komedies
was Gertrude Selby, and she was the heroine of their
first comedy, "Love and Surgery." Since then she has
become one of the most famous funny film girls. "I played
leads from the start," she said. "I cannot remember the time
when I did not want to
do something. I tried at
thirteen to be a cloak
model, but they laughed
at me because I was so
small and immature.
Well, lots of people are
laughing at me still, but
now I enjoy it — that's
the difference! I found
it hard to be funny very
early in the morning,
sometimes. I think it
must be nice to be a
tragedienne, so that
when you feel cross at
8 A. M. you can indulge
the feeling in your heart
and rave as much as you
want to. It takes a real
artist to feel a comedy
situation when she's still
half asleep."
Miss Selby has a new
reason for liking pic-
tures. "I soon tire of
the same thing," she
says, "and work in the
legitimate is just a repe-
tition of the first performance. I know, because I danced
with Gertrude Hoffman, played with Gus Edwards, and had
a:) act to myself in vaudeville.
"The only thing in the world that I am afraid of is —
getting fat!"
Gertrude Selby.
WILL PICTURE LARRY EVANS' NOVEL.
The Frohman Amusement Corporation, through the efforts
of its president, William L. Sherrill, has secured the photo-
play rights to Larry Evans' very successful novel, "Then
I'll Come Back to You." which enjoys the distinction of be-
ing one of the best sellers of the current year.
In its serial form, it appeared in the Metropolitan Maga-
zine, starting with the February issue and concluding in
the November, 1915, number. During that time, it created
much favorable comment and was hailed as a masterpiece of
American fiction. As an evidence of the popularity of this
story, it was put in book form about four weeks ago and
sales show it now to be in its fiftieth thousand.
Miss Alice Brady has been selected as the star in this
production, playing the part of "Barbara Allison," with
Jack Sherrill in the part of "Steve O'Mara," .supported by a
cast of well known artists. The entire company will be
taken to .\sheville. North Carolina, within the next ten days,
where the exteriors will be secured.
JACKSONVILLE TURNS OUT FOR "SIS."
Sis Hopkins was welcomed to the ranks of screen char-
acters last Wednesday evening at a reception given her
creator. Rose Melville, by her fellow Kalem players and
other screen artists now in the Florida city. The screeners
turned out in full force and there were over a hundred pres-
ent at the dinner and dance which was given in the Kalem
studio. There are eight companies of players now working
in the pretty territory around Jacksonville, including the
companies located there for the winter and the feature
organizations making brief stop-overs to secure the atmos-
phere for pictures that will be completed up north. At
Wednesday night's reception William Haddock, president of
the Actors' Society of America, and a feature director, made
the address of welcome for the outside players, while Kalem's
producer, Robert Ellis, and Miss Melville responded.
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To Protect Scenarios
Senator Penrose Offers a Bill in Congress to Include Them
in the Copyright Law.
By Clarence L. Linz.
A BILL has been introduced into Congress by Senator
Boies Penrose, of Pennsylvania, contemplating an
amendment of the copyright laws so as to include
scenarios. It is provided that any person entitled thereto
under the provisions of the act may secure a copyright for a
scenario by typewriting the same with notice of copyright
as required, and such notice must be affixed to each copy of
the scenario published, typewritten or offered for sale in
the United States by authority of the copyright proprietor.
It is further stated in the bill that if it be enacted into law
copyright may also be had on a scenario by the deposit of
two typewritten copies of the title and description, with
cast of scenes without prints or other identifying repro-
ductions thereof. After copyright has been secured by the
publication or typewriting of the work, with the notice of
copyright as provided above, the owner shall promptly de-
posit in the copyright office or mail to the Register of Copy-
rights, Washington, D. C, a complete copy of the scenario
together with one print taken from each scene or act, each
to be accompanied by a claim of copyright. No action or
proceeding would be maintained for infringement of copy-
right in any work until the provisions of deposit of copies
and registration of such work shall have been complied with.
Section 25 provides that if any person shall infringe the
copyright in any work protected under the copyright Jaws
of the United States such person shall be liable (a) -to an
injunction restraining infringement, and (b) to pay to the
copyright proprietor such damages as the latter may have
suffered due to the infringement, as well as all the profits
which the infringer shall have made from such infringement,
and in proving profits the plaintiff shall be required to prove
sales only, and the defendant shall be required to prove every
element of cost which he claims, or, in lieu of actual damages
and profits, such damages as to the court shall appear to be
just; and in assessing such damages the court may, in its
discretion, allow the following amounts: In the case of the
infringement of an undramatized or nondramatic work, or
scenario, by means of motion pictures, where the infringer
shall show that he was not aware that he was infringing,
and that such infringement could have been reasonably fore-
seen, such damages shall not exceed the sum of $100; in
the case of a copyrighted dramatic or dramatico-musical
work or scenario by a maker of motion pictures and his
agencies for distribution thereof to exhibitors, where such
infringer shows that he was not aware that he was infring-
ing a copyrighted work and that such infringements could
not reasonably have been foreseen, the entire sum of such
damans recoverable by the copyright proprietor from such
infringing maker and his agencies for distribution to exhib-
itors of such infringing motion pcture shall not exceed the
sum of $5,000 nor be less than $250, and such damages shall
in no other case exceed $5,000 or be less than $250. This
is not to be regarded as a penalty and the exceptions shall
not deprive the copyright proprietor of any other remedy
given him under the copyright law, nor shall the limitation
as to the amount of recovery apply to infringements occur-
ring after the actual notice to a defendant, either by service
or process in a suit or other written notice served upon him.
The court may allow $100 for the first and $50 for every
subsequent infringing performance.
Universal's Far Eastern Itinerary
Company Under Henry McRae Will Visit the Philippines,
China, Japan and Australia.
THE title of the first picture that Henry McRae's Uni-
versal company will make in the Philippines is "Onda
of the Orient." The first scenes were made in and
around San Francisco. These were to be followed by others
after the steamer carrying the company sailed from San
Francisco on January 8 on its long journey to the Far East.
The first stop will be at Honolulu, where Mr. McRae plans
to take a number of scenes which will fit into his picture.
Then the party will sail for Yokohama, and it is Mr. McRae's
intention to have the ship stop in mid-ocean in order to
make several thrilling rescue scenes for his production.
Arrangements already have been made by the Universal
Company by which the McRae company will be extended
every facility for the filming of all the scenes aboard ship
that are desired, and as Mr. McRae has had frequent experi-
ences of this character it is safe to predict the shipboard
results will be unusually satisfactory. The majority of the
scenes for "Onda of the Orient" will be made in the land
of the Filipinos, where the old Spanish landmarks will fur-
nish most attractive settings for the photoplays.
Director McRae has several other stories in preparation.
One of these has Japan for the location of the play. The
Celestial Empire will be the location of another.
In addition to spending some time in Japan and China,
the company will go to the South Sea Islands and will also
visit New Zealand, Australia and Tasmania.
Thousands of feet of film will be devoted to picturing the
daily life and industries of the people of the Orient and of
the islands irt the Pacific and later will be released on the
regular program of the Universal Company. These films
will be of highly educational value and undoubtedly will make
a strong appeal to the heads of institutions of learning
throughout the land and will prove a real attraction to the
thousands of school children of every state of the Union.
Fred Leroy Granville, who was the chief cameraman of
the Steffanson expedition to the Arctic, will serve in the
same capacity with the party. Mr. Granville is a native of
Australia. When the company reaches that far-away land
in the South Pacific, it is planned to penetrate New Guinea
and visit a portion of that state which it is claimed has not
yet been traversed by any white man.
BETA BREUIL WITH MIRROR.
Mrs. Beta Breuil, the woman who organized and brought
to a point of great efficiency the scenario department of the
Vitagraph Company of America, has been engaged by the
Mirror Films, Inc., to do special work on several feature
pictures which the Mirror management has in mind for the
coming year.
Mrs. Breuil, after much travel throughout the world, had
been thrown on her own resources at an age past thirty
and had tried the stage before she sought and got the posi-
tion of scenario writer for the Vitagraph Company. From
that she rose to the position of editor and headed the depart-
ment which she organized herself. Some time ago she left
the Vitagraph Company, vowing that she would not again
undertake such a position as editor of any company. Until
she was approached by the Mirror, Mrs. Breuil did free lance
writing of scenarios or writing to order.
MOVING "THE GIRL AND THE GAME" COMPANY.
In the production of the fifth chapter of "The Girl and
the Game" Director McGowan used several cowboys as a
sheriff's posse. _ After a number of fight scenes were taken
at the studio, it was necessary to move the company to a
distant location to continue the day's work. Instead of
losing the time which it would have taken the cowboys to
ride the distance. Director McGowan loaded the horses into
a boxcar of the "property" train and the entire company
"Prop." Train Used m "The Girl and the Game."
was whisked to the location without delay. Miss Holmes'
attitude in the picture is illustrative cf the friendliness she
feels for her "boys." The one thing the true range rider
is careful of is his mount, but they are always willing to
permit Miss Holmes to borrow a mount, and she often does
climb into a big western saddle and gallop up into the hills.
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Analyzing a Winner
The Great Success of "The Cheat" Much Discussed by
Public and Exhibitors — The Play Destroys Some
Old Time Directorial Superstitions.
By W. Stephen Bush.
IS THERE such a thing as analyzing a successful fihii
play? If there is what is the practical use of such analy-
sis? I think that an analysis has its great uses. What
are the comments we hear among the audience but attempts
at analysis? There are times when some obviously strong
and successful film play stirs up an extraordinary amount
of comment not only among exhibitors but among the pa-
trons as well. The latter do not comment much on what
seems to them just usual and ordinary. The program of
routine never goes below the surface and the men and
women who have sat through a kinematographic table
d'hote forget the whole thing before the formal announce-
ment of: "THE END." How different are these men and
women when they come out of the theater after having seen
something that has really shaken their souls and broken
through the masks of convention and routine. Then they
are worth listening to.
Of all the features released within the last few months
none has been the cause of more favorable comment than
"The Cheat." There has been no dissent. Exhibitors like
to go into a reminiscent mood when they are among them-
selves and talk of the splendid features they have seen.
(They talk of the other kind as well.) Each one believes
his own particular favorite the best of course. He does not
want to yield the palm to others. There are some film plays,
however, on. which all agree and undoubtedly "The Cheat"
is one of them.
Yes, the consensus of opinion on that feature is absolute.
It is therefore well worth looking into.
Curiously enough "The Cheat" smashes one of the fondest
beliefs of a certain school of photoplaywrights. This school
tells us that the first requisite of success is the enlisting of
the audience's sympathy for one or two characters in the
play. "The Cheat" does not enlist our sympathy for a
single man or woman in the play. The first friend to whom
I mentioned this fact hesitated to agree with me, but as he
re-examined his emotions he admitted that there was no
room for sympathy. The Japanese of course invites any-
thing but our sympathy; the frivolous wife who steals to
gratify her love of finery and who requites the affections
of her husband with rank ingratitude never moves our sym-
pathy and as a woman does not even waken our pity. When
the audience in the courtroom goes mad and passionately
overrides all law and order the ruling emotion is not pity
for the woman but a racial antipathy blazing out in ele-
mental fury. To be sure we are sorry for the husband but
we cannot wholly repress a feeling of disparagement.
Another remarkable thing about "The Cheat" is the total
absence of any attempt to teach a lesson. Of course the
teaching of a lesson is always woefully out of place in a
dramatic entertainment of any kind. Orations on morality
are for the pulpit but so many of our playwright, photo-
playwrights especially yearn to outline a lesson on the screen.
Your true dramatist abhors preaching even more than your
theatergoer. When people come to look at a stage or to
gaze upon the screen they cannot bear to see a pulpit erected
in its place. Not even the prosiest of theologs can possibly
extract any thing like a moral from "The Cheat." It is a
play, nothing more; an entertainment, nothing else. It is
a part of "the life which all of us lead, which but few under-
stand but which is full of interest wherever you seize it."
I have asked a dozen or more experienced film men and
a good many more "fans" just what they liked about "The
Cheat." They immediately began to talk of the branding
scene and the climax in the courtroom. There is no doubt
whatever that these two scenes are gripping and sweep the
spectators on to a veritable tempest of emotion, but there
have been other branding scenes and there have been very
many other courtroom scenes. The secret of the success of
these scenes lies far deeper. It lies in the skill with which
the interest has been awakened, it lies in the directorial
finesse which makes this interest rise swiftly yet gradually,
it lies in the cunning calculation of the climax. The keynote
of the play is simplicity itself: The irreconcilable contract
between the East and the West. "Never the twain shall
meet." On this most obvious theme, which no doubt the
average scenario department would have rejected with scorn,
rests the most notable film success of many a month. When
you get a director capable of handling the simple and the
elemental theme you hear (pardon the paradox) the thun-
der of the screen. None but Jove can wield the bolt. "The
Cheat" is an echo of the old Greek drama, showing con-
clusively that the emotions of men and women remain
untouched by the lapse of time. For playing on the heart-
strings, and rousing fear and terror the instruments are still
the same.
In analyzing the success of "The Cheat" one element must
be emphasized — the development in the Lasky school of the
purely photographic part. No school has attained greater
achievements in this respect. We would have to admire
the purely photographic part even if it were not subordi-
nated to the plot. When it is thus subordinated the lighting
effects may well be called a new dramatic force. It is dra-
matic description of a new order. It has a charm which may
be much more easily felt than described. It adds an un-
heard of subtle strength to the photodrama.
To sum up: There is no formula for success on the dra-
matic screen. While "The Cheat" is still receiving unstinted
praise on every hand the same company produces another
play fully the equal of "The Cheat" in its effects upon the
spectator. This play named "The Golden Chance" differs
most radically from "The Cheat" both in theme and in treat-
ment. It is all pathos and wrings our hearts. We dissolve
in sympathy.
"The Cheat" no doubt will serve as a point of departure
for many diiectors or at least for the few who believe that
they are capable of learning something. There are quite a
number of directors you know who consider themselves
divinely inspired and very much above the necessity of
learning.
Anita Snell
THE recent debut in motion pictures of "The Montessori
Baby," little Anita Snell, is being watched with the
closest of interest, not only by members of the pro-
fession, but several noted scientists who have been interested
in the Snell baby for more than two years. Anita, who is
regarded as a five-year-old prodigy, has just completed play-
ing a child part in the
big Metro photoplay.
"Man and His Soul," in
which Francis X. Bush-
man and Beverly Baym
are starred.
Little Miss Snell is a
remarkable child in
many respects. She wa>
born in Minneapolis,
Minn., and displayed
many signs of extreme
precociousness when
first she began to lisp
only a few words. Her
mother was induced to
enter her in the famous
Montessori school i n
Washington, under the
direct tutelage of Miss
Anne E. George, who
conducts the institution.
She proved a marvel
from the beginning, and
could write and form
sentences before she was
four years old. She has
developed a taste for
the best things in art
which is almost un-
canny. The little one
considers it a holiday
when her mother will
Anita Snell.
escort her to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York
City, where she knows the names of many of the paintings
and sculptures and the names of the artists who made them.
Her comment on pictures and statuary in the museum invar-
iably attracts a crowd.
Anita is an excellent pantomimist and mimic; which makes
her invaluable in her photoplay work. If there is any fault
found with the child around the studio it is her proclivity
for causing the artists to become distracted, while at work.
She delights in entertaining those around her, but she is
never forward in that respect. Little Miss Snell is an ac-
complished dancer of the classic forms, and imitates all the
well known terpsichorean artists. She likes Pavlowa best
of all, although she never misses an opportunity to accom-
pany her mother to see Genee, Isadora Duncan, and others
nf similar distinction.
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British Notes.
M
OTION PICTURE transactions have, during the past
week, been more than sufficiently represented in the
civil courts. The claim of Mrs. Elinor Glyn for dam-
ages against a film burlesque of her novel, "Three Weeks,
has been finally disposed of in the Chancery Court by Judge
Younger who had some strong, unvarnished remarks to
direct agamst "red light" novels and pictures. The novel,
it will be recalled, was visualized in America for the Kinema
and when copies were released here a London producer
manufactured another film satirizing the American picture.
It's title was "Pimple's Three Weeks— Without the Option,
and Mrs. Glyn in her case sought damages and an order
prohibiting further exhibition of the burlesque. In his de-
cision the judge said, "... the novel which was published
in 1907 was fortunate enough to be condemned by all re-
viewers and banned by all libraries and to give it novelty
its episodes were absurd. The film burlesque is frankly
farcical and vulgar to an almost inconceivable degree. The
episodes in the book are grossly immoral with a tendency
to elaborate incidents of sensual adultery and intrigue and,
in my opinion, copyright cannot exist in works so grossly
immoral as this." The action, which is not without its moral
to aspiring producers of literary notorieties, was therefore
dismissed.
* * *
The nomenclature of the industry differing so widely in
application in the two English-speaking countries provokes
many arm-chair arguments within the trade and without,
but it was left the other day to Judge Coleridge to give the
first judicial ruling upon the pronunciation of our most
popular designation for a moving picture exhibition. Coun-
sel was reading a letter and pronounced therefrom the word
"cinema" with a soft "c." "Kinema, if you please," inter-
rupted the judge decisively.
* * *
The Manchester licensing authorities recently wrote to
the House Office requesting the Government to appoint an
official censor of films. The Home Secretary has replied
stating that he has no authority to do this and that he can-
not see his way at present to introduce special legislation
for the purpose. The Lancashire Association of Chief Con-
stables had previously petitioned various municipalities to
obtain the appointment of an official censor.
* * *
Mention of censorship recalls an amusing experience that
happened at Birmingham the other day. The Essanay fil^m.
"Charlie, the Perfect Lady," was being shown at a local hall
and one or two of the patrons protested to the authorities
and demanded its withdrawal on grounds of indecency.
Next day the magistrates saw the production privately and
found not the slightest excuse for prohibiting its exhibition.
On the contrary they paid a delicate compliment to the
"harmless humor" of Charlie.
* * *
The British Government is about to apply the same
drastic measure to other continental countries that was re-
cently levied against Denmark. That is the prohibition of
film exports and Holland is given as the next country to
have the attentions of the customs offices. The object of
this restriction is to prevent pictures of enemy origin from
-caching Britain and the Colonies but it is not unlikely that
both in Denmark and Holland one or two firms of estab-
lished repute may eventually have the regulations relaxed
to meet their cases.
* * *
"The Kinematograph Renters' Society of Great Britain
and Ireland, Limited," came into being last week. It is a
reconstruction of the Renters' Association and the organized
trade body in this country of the middle men of the indus-
try, the exchange men. Membership costs $50 per annum
and is to be confined to renters taking upwards of twenty
reels new open-market stock per month. The registered
office is at 2 Gerrard place, Shaftesbury avenue, London, W.,
and the first officers elected are: A. Q. Lovesy (Ruffell's),
president; F. W. Baker (Butcher's), vice-president and treas-
urer; H. Cluet Lock, secretary, and Messrs. H. T. Redfern
(Gaumont), A. M. Kay (Ideal), J. C. Squier (Jay's), A. S.
Mayall (Advance) and R. M. Hewett (International) com-
mitteemen.
* * *
The Williamson Kinematograph Company of London has
opened a new film printing factory with a net capacity of
half a million feet of positives per week at Barnet Herts
* * * " '
The difficulty in the shipping industry of transporting
'{■eight to Russia looks like finding a speedy solution and one
that should again open up a film market that has been more
or less closed since the outbreak of war. A company has
been incorporated in London to transport British goods and
merchandise including amongst other things moving picture
films from Great Britain to Russia and certain Scandinavian
countries. From London or one of the East Coast ports
they will be shipped to Sweden and there the agents of the
company will superintend the transport of the goods to one
or other of the Baltic ports whence they will be shipped
again direct to Pctrograd. The Government has sanctioned
its approval of the route.
London Trade Topics.
Another meeting of the Amusements Committee of the
London County Council has been held to attempt further
exactions from the London exhibitor but fortunately,
through the interception of a trade deputation, with no sig-
nal success. This time a suggestion for reserving special
seats in picture theaters for unaccompanied children was
extended. The proposal was made in consequence of com-
plaints that children had been molested in certain houses.
Alternatively, the deputation from the Exhibitors' Associa-
tion suggested that future cases should be reported to the
association and left with it to deal with and that an attend-
ant whose special duty should be the care of juvenile pa-
trons be employed at theaters. The Exliibitors' Associa-
tion's proposal was adopted instead of the original motion.
« * 4>
A further provision proposed by the County Council is
that no films shall be exhibited that have not received the
certificate of the British Board of Film Censors except top-
ical or news-pictures that have no bearing upon the war.
The council mentioned that the British Board of Film Cen-
sors has no official authority but as no other body exists in
this country with power to examine films before release
were of opinion that it would be in the public interest to
give official recognition to the work done by it. On the
other hand, should a case arise in which the council objected
to the imposition of the condition suggested, it would not
prevent the council taking steps to stop the exhibition of
the film.
* * *
The revised tax upon films coming into this country from
the original half-penny to one-third of a penny per foot on
positives and from eight pence to five pence per foot upon
negatives is to be drafted into effect immediately.
* * *
Alexandra Palace — the Sentinel landmark of London — has
recently been utilized for film production by the Union Film
Company. Last Sunday evening an outbreak of fire en-
tirely destroyed one of the studios quite close to the main
building.
* * »
The event of the week in the producing sphere of opera-
tions is the completion by the Gaumont Company of "Ultus,"
a modern "Blackhand" drama of the "Zigomar" type. The
interior scenes are particularly worthy of special mention
and were consummated at the Gaumont studio at Shepherds
Bush. For this series of special features the trade name of
"Victory Films" has been chosen.
* * ♦
At one or two of the large industrial works near London
engaged at high pressiire in the manufacture of munitions
of war, Kinematographic entertainment is to be provided
between shifts for the mental refreshment of the tired
workers. This provision is the outcome of advice from
medical specialists who aver that mental tedium is a greater
cause of defective output than physical strain. Certain
shipbuilding yards in the North have had their own kinemas
for many months.
* * *
As in the case of most of their British produced wares
the Trans-Atlantic Company continues to dispose of their
most notable importations on the exclusive basis, i e sc'l-
ing outright to one or other of the renting establishments.
upon the exclusive basis than if sold territorially to a num-
ber or all of the exchanges. Others, Thanhouser, Lubin,
to name but two, pin their faith more upon the open market
and with few exceptions most of their films can be rented
from the exchanges. The Essanay company still vigorously
maintains its stand and is exclusively exclusive.
* * *
_ After rnuch hesitancy the Frohman Amusement Corpora-
tion of New York has formulated a regular plan of release
of Its productions in Great Britain. R. S. Edmonson, a
familiar personality amongst the American contingent in
town, has been appointed agent. J. B. SUTCLIFFE.
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German Trade Notes
THE newspaper war between the "Lichtbild-Buehne"
and the Nordische Film Company is still going on.
In July the Danish concern secured the control for
Germany in addition to their own films a number of lead-
ing marks including the German Union, Oliver and Luna
films, the Swedish Svenska Biograf, and the American A. B.
and Kalem. In order to strengthen its hold upon the Ger-
man market, the "trust" has been buying theaters all over
Germany and is now owner of sixty moving picture houses
including many of the finest in the country such as the ten
Union theaters in Berlin, the Union theaters in the Prov-
inces, the Oliver theaters throughout Saxony, the Tauent-
zein Palast in Breslau and others.
Houses in many of the other cities where the Nordische
has not theaters, fearing that the competitor would secure
the Nordische films, which are very popular and much in
demand, closed contracts with the "trust" by which this
concern practically controls these theaters. The result has
been to narrow the field for the independent renter who
cannot purchase the number of copies which he formerly
did owing to the strong competition of the Nordische. This
has therefore materially hurt the independent producer,
who since the avenues for export have been closed has been
forced to depend entirely upon the home market and is now
unable to dispose of even the ten copies whic'i he in former
times could place in Germany.
Led by the "Lichtbild Buehne" the independent manufac-
turers and renters declared war upon the Nordische Film
Company and are trying to do all within their power to
avert the ruin which they claim the Nordische is trying to
bring upon the German film industry. The Nordische
through its director, D. Oliver, is using the columns of
the "Berliner Tageblatt" and the "B. Z. am Mittag" for an-
swering the attacks of the "Lichtbild Buehne." Mr. Oliver
maintains that the foreign films which his company brings
into Germany give variety to a program which would other-
wise be wholly German. The German firms whose products
the Nordische controls in Germany are independent of the
Danish concern in every respect and the profits accrued
from sales to the Nordische Company remain entirely in
German hands.
* * *
The Urbach film "Das Raetsel von Sensenheim" ("The
Sensenheim Riddle"), is meeting with great success in the
Berlin Union theaters. Critics are universal in acknowledg-
ing this picture to be one of the finest film pieces from every
point of view ever oflfered to the German public. The new-
est Urbach film, "Through Night to Light," has just been
completed and was shown a few days ago for the first time
to a few interested parties. "Through Night to Light"
promises to enjoy the same success as that of "The Sensen-
heim Riddle." The film was produced under the direction
of Carl Schoenfeld, familiar to American German theater
patrons as leading man in the Thalia theater, New York,
where under the management of Gustav Amberg, Mr.
Schoenfeld played opposite Miss Marie Geistinger. Mr.
Schoenfeld may well be proud of this film, not only through
his success as its director, but also through his splendid
work in the leading role. The other lead was taken by
the popular Vienna actress. Miss Elsa Galafres, who appears
for the first time in film. Her success in this picture may
well be judged by her splendid work a few years ago in
the Hermann Sudermann dramas in the German theaters of
America.
* * *
The local film industry is at present suffering from a
dearth of unexposed film. The output of the local raw
film factories is consumed by a few firms and inasmuch as
the American Eastman Kodak is at present difficult to se-
cure, the majority of the Berlin producers are compelled to
have most of their films printed in other countries.
* X s
Georg Jacoby, the Berlin film director, was recently in
Bucharest at the request of Queen Marie of Roumania, who
as in the case of the Queen Mother Elizabeth (better known
through her books and novels as Carmen Sylva), has written
a number of romances and now wishes to see the same in
film. Queen Marie consulted with Mr. Jacoby concerning
the production of a dramatic film dealing with Roumanian
folk life. Following this film which will probably appear
at the beginning of the year, the Queen intends screening
the romance, "Ilderim."
<K * *
■ The premier offering of the Dekia film. "A Scream in the
Night," took place in the elegant Marmorhaus Lichtspiele
on the Kurfiirstendamm. The film, a Sherlock Holmes
drama, was written by Paul Rosenhayn and arranged by
Alwin Neuss, who has won great popularity through his
numerous interpretations of the world-famed English de-
tective, chief among which was as Hclmes in "The Hound
of Baskerville." In addition to directing the production of
this interesting picture, Mr. Neuss played with much suc-
cess the difficult part of Sherlock Holmes. Mr. Neuss, who
was formerly engaged in London where he played dramatic
parts in the Colosseum, Palace and Empire theaters, is ad-
mirably fitted for the Holmes role. Contrary to a recent
American criticism of the European depiction of the famous
detective, this Sherlock Holmes neglected appearing at a
soiree in his checkered cap and with the inevitable pipe in
mouth. Mr. Neuss is a great admirer of the American pic-
ture and is one of the German actors and directors who
believe that much may be learned from the American films.
That Mr. Neuss has made a careful study of American films
is plainly evident in "A Scream in the Night." The action
of the play is supposed to be in America. Although Mr.
Neuss has never been in America, he produced a picture
which is one of the few German films of this kind which
have not been over-Americanized. The director who is a
great admirer of the American simplicity and naturalness
in film acting instilled into his cast much of this spirit and
has thereby produced a work which should pass muster even
in America. The music to the film was arranged by Mr.
Siegbert Goldschmidt, manager of the Marmorhaus, and
helped greatly toward the success of the picture.
* * *
The Messter Film Company has taken over the Mozart
Saal Lichtspiele on Nollendorf Platz and has brought the
beautiful theater to its rightful plane as one of Berlin's
finest moving picture houses. The Messter Film Company,
in addition to many of its own splendid productions, is
offering some of the finest screen plays upon the German
market. The sudden rise in popular esteem of the Mozart
Saal is due to a desire upon the part of the management to
show only the best, a wide advertising campaign and in large
measure to the films featuring the Messter star, Miss Erna
Morena, who has occupied a prominent place upon the
Mozart Saal programs.
* * *
The trade has suffered a great loss in the death of Marius
Christensen, founder of the renting firm bearing his name.
Commencing in 190S with a small picture theater in north-
ern Berlin, Mr. Christensen, through his untiring energy and
straight dealing built up a film renting house which is today
classed among the largest in Germany.
* » *
Richard Oswald, who is perhaps best known through
his successful film production, "The Hound of Baskerville,"
has commenced the third film of his 1915-1916 series. The
new film is from the pen of the well-known author, Paul
Rosenhayn, whose interesting detective novels are read the
world over. The new film, "The Silver Ball," is being
awaited with great interest as the same, in addition to a
thrilling romance, will contain a number of new mechanical
tricks. The two preceding films of the Oswald series,
"Wandern sollst Du ruhelos" and "Die verschleierte Dame,",
are meeting with signal success.
* * *
L. Lowenstein, director of the Polo Film, Vienna, has
been decorated with the silver honor medal of the Red
Cross in recognition of services rendered to that organiza-
tion since the beginning of the war, most, prorninent of
which is the founding and maintaining of a hospital with
one hundred beds.
* * *
The Nordische Film Company invited a number of people
to a private exhibition of pictures in the Union theater,
Friedrichstrasse. Perhaps the most pleasing among the
several interesting films shown, was the Svenska Biograf
film, "Swedish School-Hygiene," which aroused special in-
terest among the many pedagogues present. Of special
interest to sport lovers was the Nordische film, "Sport in
the Crown Prince's Army." Among the distinguished guests
present were Police President from Berlin von Jagow, Pro-
fessor Brunner and Polizeirat Mildner of the Berlin board
of censorship, Excellency Mumm von Schwarzenstein, chief
of the central for foreign work in the foreign office. Excel-
lency von Kessel, Excellency von Kluck, Admiral Excel-
lency von Truppel, ex-Governor of Kiautschau. and others.
^ J. A. FLEITZER.
Berlin, December 11, 1915.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORL,D
435
Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
"The King's Game."
Splendid Five-part Adaptation of the George Brackett Seitz
Play With a Star Cast Released by Pathe Exchange, Inc.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THE above-named play which served as a starring vehicle
for James K. Hackett for a space of two years finds itself
very possible of screen adaptation in the hands of Arnold
Daly and Ashley Miller. George Probert is again seen to ad-
Vantage, and Pearl White, after a lengthy vacation, returns to
her work with quite as much spirit as she displayed in the
Scene from "The King's Game" (Pathe).
"Elaine" series through which she starred with unwavering
alacrity, and we might truthfully add, more charming than
ever. Sheldon Lewis, too, is seen in the play, playing as usual
the role of the bad man, the only difference being that this
time there's a reason. With these three well-known artists
heading the cast, and a support almost equal in ability to the
stars, it is needless to add that the Pathe Gold Rooster play
for Jan. 7th is an unusually attractive production.
The plot of the play originates in the unwarranted desire of
the Grand Duke of Kiev for the pretty young wife of Count
Dardinilis. a Colonel of the Huzzars, and the murder of the
Grand Duke by Dardinilis. The accidental death of the wife of
Dardinilis at the hands of the Cossacks while endeavoring to
arrest the Count is an added incentive to the hatred of Dar-
dinilis for the house of Kiev. Taking with him his little
daughter he sails for America where he Joins the Nihilists and
plots to put to death Philip, the son of the murdered Grand
Duke, who is being educated in America.
George Probert in the role of Philip adds a touch of humor
to a play that is to all intents and purposes a serious drama.
When he has cleverly rounded up the Nihilist gang, and fallen
in love with the pretty daughter of Dardinilis, his refusal to
prosecute wins the universal favor of the Nihilist leaders and
the young lady for his wife.
"Life's Whirlpool."
Melodramatic Version of Frank Norris' "McTeague," Pro-
duced by World Film With Holbrook Blinn
and Fania Marinoff.
Reviewed by Lynde Denlg.
STRENGTH, of a kind, this five-part version of Frank
Norris's "McTeague" unquestionably possesses; but It Is
not a healthy strength, nor a normal strength, hor a
strength that will invigorate an audience concerned with the
pleasant things of life. The picture is startling in the power
of a few scenes, as acted by Holbrook Blinn and Fania Marinoff,
and at the same time it comes dangerously near to being re-
pellant because of a brutal depiction of humanity that has
become bestial in its depravity. Probably an audience never
has witnessed anything more ungoverned, or wilder than the
ravings of Miss Marinoff when she finds that her precious
money has been stolen, and probably it will have no desire
to see a more savage piece of acting.
There are audiences that will leave a theatre Impressed by
the succession of horrors offered in "Life's Whirlpool" and
equally, there are others certain to declare that pictures of
the kind should not be screened. It is for an exhibitor to
decide which type of clientele he wishes to attract. The hero
becomes a drunkard and, in turn, a dangerous brute; whereas
his wife develops an insane passion for money and in one of
the most gruesome scenes in the production lies all but naked
on a bed and goes into wild raptures over the gold coins she
won in a lottery. Soon after this she is killed by her husband,
who eventually dies a tragic death on a desert.
No doubt the novel from which the picture was taken con-
tained much interesting characterization that is little more
than hinted at in the adaptation. One gathers that the brawfiy
young westerner (Mr. Blinn), despite inherited instincts toward
evil has some kindly traits, manifested by his devotion to a
canary-bird, which he guards all through his wild career. But
it cannot be said that the character in its degeneration is
always convincingly drawn, and Trina's fatal love of money Is
still harder to understand. She passes all too quickly from
a merry girl, to an affectionate, playful wife and then into a
woman that is a fit subject for Mattewan. At all events the
story is unusual and it profits by the virile, intelligent acting
Scene from "Life's Whirlpool" (Brady World).
of Mr. Blinn, also by the unrestrained emotiopalism of Miss
Marinoff, if one cares for that style of performance. Other
character were adequately handled and Director Barry O'Neill's
productioii, was of good quality.
"Her Great Hour"
Five-part Equitable Feature Presenting a Strong Melodrama
Written and Produced by Stanner E. V. Taylor.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
WITH Molly Mclntyre starring in this production It must
be admitted that Gerda Holmes as the feminine "heavy"
has quite as fine opportunities as the star. This, it may
be added, is no detriment to the picture, for with a cast con-
sisting in addition to those already named, of Richard Lynn,
Martin AVsop and P. J. LeMae, all appearing in roles exactly
suited to their respective types, the action of the play from
first to last has a decidedly professional flavor. It has been
written as well as produced by Stanner E. V. Taylor and is a
fine type of melodrama in which the characters of the play
do more distinctly human things than are sometimes attributed
to the characters of a medodrama.
With the exception of one or two discrepancies apparent In
the cutting of the film the production may be counted an ex-
cellent one. The settings are spacious and beautiful, and
provided in many Instances with magnificent furnishings. Of
the character of Nan Perrine, the last of a once prominent
family, and now serving behind the counter of a large jewelry
establishment, Molly Mclntyre gives a delightful portrayal.
Nan Is a long suffering, gentle type, a fact which has not been
lost sight of for a moment by Miss Mclntyre. Gerda Holmes
impersonates the foolish but fascinating young society woman
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whose love of admiration otiier than her husband's establishes
her final downfall in the accidental murder of a would-be lover
In this role she Is most alluring, and is to be highly commended
for the conception which she has placed on the character of
the unfortunate woman who, at the climax of the story, dies of
heart failure, leaving Nan, who since her false accusation of
the theft of a diamond at the jewelry establishment, has acted
by arrangement of the woman's husband, and prosecuting at-
torney for the town, as secretary to his wife, to wear the
Scene from "Her Great Hour" (Kquitable).
laurels not always awarded to virtue. After twice sacrificing
herself for the reputation of the attorney Nan becomes his
second wife.
Six Biograph Reissues
Griffith Productions, Varied in Theme and Treatment, An-
nounced for Coming Weeks — Favorite Players In Casts.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
SELECTING the best of the early Grifflth-Biograph pic-
tures must be a task enlivened by pleasant surprises.
They offer such a quantity of variety in theme and treat-
ment and every now and then one is certain to discover a
veritable gem that for the past two or three years has been
lying in the darkness of a vault. No doubt Griffith produced a
number of mediocre photoplays, but along with them came
enough of exceptional merit for the Biograph company to pick
and choose in preparing its present program. Thus far there
The characterization in "His Mother's Son," a thoroughly dra-
matic little sketch, is made notable by Jennie Lee in the pare
of a hard, domineering woman, hated by her family, yet
necessary for its maintenance. When she dies the family goes
to pieces and eventually Is saved from seemingly hopeless
straits by the son "who inherited something of his mother's
personality. The lovable, spineless father is accurately por-
trayed by Chrystie Miller, and two of the children forced to
share his humiliation are convincingly presented by Mae
Marsh and Bobby Harron.
In "The Burglar's Dilemma," based on the injustice likely
to be the outcome of third degree methods, Bobby Harron, as
the innocent victim of circumstantial evidence, supplies a re-
markably stirring piece of acting. Suspected of a crime that
he did not commit, and one of which the audience knows he is
innocent, the police almost succeed in bullying him into a
confession. Henry Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Harry Carey
and Lillian Gisli are others who contribute materially to the
power of this picture.
"When Kings Were the Law" is a costume drama that for a
time seems conventional and a bit lifeless: then suddenly de-
velops a strong human story carrying a surprise in the last
few scenes. Dorothy Bernard, Wilfred Lucas, Claire Mc-
Dowell and Harry Hyde are in the cast. "A Chance Deception"
introduces Blanche Sweet, Harry Carey, Charles Mailes and
Mildred Manning in a drama quite typical of GrifHlth's in-
genious method of developing tense situations and presenting
them without a wasted scene.
As the title suggests, "Just Gold" Is a tale of the hunt for
wealth and its tragic consequences. Three brothers meet
death in the gold fields while another less ambitious member
of the family remains at home, marries and leads a contented
life. One may read a lesson in the picture if he chooses, or he
may merely respond to the grip of a dramatic sketch, forcefully
"His Mother's Son" (Biograph).
Is nothing to indicate a shortage of pictures representative
of the finest workmanship of the famous director.
The subjects to be released at weekly intervals, beginning
January 24th are, "Adventure in the Autumn Woods," "When
Kings Were the Law," "A Chance Deception," "Just Gold,"
"His Mother's Son" and "The Burglar's Dilemma." Not one of
this batch fails to measure up to the requirements of a good
single reel, and two of them are of more than passing Interest.
"Just Gold" (Biograph).
acted by Lillian Gish, Lionel Barrymore, Alfred Paget, Charles
West and others. "Adventure in the Autumn Woods" Is less
notable than several of the subjects already mentioned, but It
is made Interesting by Mae Marsh, Lionel Barrymore, Chrystie
Miller, Charles Mailes and Harry Carey.
"The Green-Eyed Monster"
Robert B. Mantell, in Fox Melodrama, Again Reveals His
Strength as Screen Actor.
Reviewed by Lynde Denlg.
IT IS TOO bad that Robert Mantell is not being given ma-
terial commensurate with his ability. Lurid melodramas
such as "The Green-Eyed Monster" are well enough In
their way, but a player with training. Intelligence and presence,
such as possessed by Mr. Mantell, might well be used in photo-
plays of greater significance. During a comparatively short
experience in studio work he had learned how to make effective
use of his commanding personality, and allowed the oppor-
tunity, no doubt, would provide interesting characterizations.
Many actors, long in pictures, might benefit by studying his
expert use of make-up to show the physical changes wrought
in a man through years of sorrow.
In "The Green-Eyed Monster," directed by J. Gordon Edwards,
who prepared the scenario in collaboration with Mary Murlllo,
Mr. Mantell has the role of a devoted lover, whose devotion is
turned to bitterness when his brother wins the girl. And much
brooding over the happiness that was snatched from him devel-
ops a homicidal mania. He kills the brother when he is unfaith-
ful to his wife, places the body in a coffin secreted in a locked
room and is not suspected of murder. Once more he urges
his love for the woman and being refused is so obsessed by
maniacal fury that he leads her to the coffin and discloses Its
contents, whereupon she dies of horror. Only the child of the
unfortunate union, a boy of some ten years, is left, and he, In
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turn, Is taken to view the remains. This time the perpetra-
tor of the crime imagines that the ghost of his victim has
returned to haunt him. The shock is too mucli, and he dies,
thereby ending the picture.
Genevieve Jfemper, a most attractive actress at all times,
gives an ejyjfellent performance as the wife, and Stuart Holmes
is satisfaot?ry as the husband. Tlie production contains many
fine seUfTOgs and some good lighting effects. Verses from a
poein^ffequently are used as subtitles.
"The Devil's Prayer Book"
A Photoplay in Five Reels by George Kleine, with a Gripping
Story, a Well Constructed Plot and a Strong Cast, Fea-
turing Arthur Hoops and Miss Alma Hanlon.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade.
THE Devil's Prayer Book" is the unique title for a story
that deals chiefly with checkered lives, whose courses
run counter to the law and which, in the end, meet the
penalties attached to wrong doing. True to life, the innocent
Nell, whom he had prosecuted and convicted of crime, was his
own daughter. This is as it should be; for the heart anguish
of the father for the suffering he has caused her, and his grief
and humiliation over the fact that she spurns his relationship
are sufficient to break the physical stamina of the strongest
man.
A warm welcome Is also due Miss Alma Hanlon for her
capable and appealing characterization of Nell. Miss Hanlon
is also physically pleasing on the screen in this role. The
flashes of the camera which show her behind the prison bars
reveal a face of girlish beauty, swept by the tides of varying
emotions. The look on her face when she pronounces the word
"father" is, perhaps, the sweetest of all.
Frank Belcher's virile impersonation of the crook, John
Springer, has the stan>p of a sterling actor, and the Nancy
of Miss Ruby Hoffman furnishes an excellent opposite. Nancy
in the courtroom, with another woman's baby in her arms, in
order to win the sympathy of the jury, which is to decide the
fate of her husband, wins both our smiles and our praise for
clever, intelligent acting. Fred Block, an able assistant of
Crook Springer, is excellently represented by Carlyle Fleming,
and the small part of Tom Sprague is well sustained by Tom
'Coventry.
The release date was Jan. 5. through Kieine-Edison.
Scene from "The Devil's Prayer Book" (Kleine).
suffer for the misdoings of the guilty, some of thera being de-
nied the privilege of compensation, while others come into
their own after a fiery ordeal. It is due to this faithful re-
flection of life as it is that the story retains strong human
interest until the close.
There are several discernible lapses from a perfect visualiza-
tion of the story, which are due to faulty direction. While of
minor importance, they Jar on the perception of one who fol-
lows the story on the screen with close scrutiny. Take, for
example, the manner in which the jewels of the Sprague family
are brought to the attention of the spectator. The scene is
absolutely Isolated from anything that has preceded it, and
immediately impresses the viewer as a palpable expedient to
prepare one for something that Is about to follow. Instead of
being a simple Incident that fits in naturally with the conver-
sation of the little family gathering. The attention paid to
small foxes often prevents the spoiling of the grapes.
In this connection It is apropos to refer to the make-ups
of Frank Belcher and Miss Ruby Hoffman as John Springer.
the crook, and Nancy, his wife, respectively, in one of the
opening scenes, In Part II. Fifteen years are supposed to
have elapsed since the spectator has seen them last, yet this
long interval seemingly leaves no trace of the ravages of time,
so far as facial appearances is concerned. In contrast, one is
pleased to note that the Albert Sprague (alias Al. Spencer)
of Arthur Hoop's, shows artistic care In this respect.
The director has furnished several fine settings, the most
elaborate of whicli is an interior in the Sprague home. The
scene showing the result of the "come-on" game, on the prem-
ises of the gambler's (Al. Spencer's) home, is realistic in every
detail. The court scenes In Parts I and IV are also deserving
of mention, the latter especially for its novel arrangement.
which Is taken from a point back of the judge, thus giving a
front view of all in the courtroom, except the jurist himself.
The final scene, in the Sprague home, showing the reconcilia-
tion of Albert Sprague and his long lost daughter, Nell, will
excite admiration, because of the fine light effects and pho-
tography. The close-up view preceding the fade out is an
artistic touch that brings a thrill to the heart, as it shows
Nell in an attitude of forgiveness breathing the word "father"
into the ears of the man who Is not only the author of her
being, but the cause of all the Ills which have befallen her.
It has been my first view of Arthur Hoops on the screen,
and his Al. Spencer and Albert Sprague are so well carried that
I hope to see him frequently in the future. In the latter char-
acter, particularly, he shows fine finish as the well bred gentle-
man, who has outlived his past and tries to atone for the
follies of his younger days. One cannot fail to notice that
Mr. Hoops has made Sprague appear much older in the closing
scene than in any of those "which precede his knowledge that
"The Tongues of Men"
An Oliver Morosco Production in Which Constance Collier
Appears to Advantage as an Opera Singer.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig
THE element of truth in "The Tongues of Men" will be
readily recognized and appreciated by audiences in city,
town or village. Hypocrisy, suspicion and intolerance
are three unlovely human qualities that Edward Childs Car-
penter handles quite adroity in an artistically produced
uliver Morosco pcture. Constance Collier, herself a photoplay
actress of commanding presence and considerable beauty, is
admirably supported by Forrest Stanley, Herbert Standing,
Lydia Teamans Titus and other players, who, without exception
fulfill the requirements of the characters presented by the au-
thor. Even in the casting of so minor a figure as the church
sexton, tile director was careful to select an appropriate type.
This is merely a sample of the attention paid to details and the
production profits immensely in consequence.
The story is founded on a priggish young minister's preju-
dice against the stage and actresses, a prejudice that finds ex-
pression in his denunciation of Jane Bartlett, an opera prima
donna, for her part in what he terms an immoral perform-
ance. His attack, published in the newspapers, determines
the singer to show up the minister for the foolish youth that
Scene from "The Tongues of Men" (Morosco).
he is. She wins his friendship without much difficulty, proves
to his satisfaction that she is a perfectly respectable woman,
even accepts him as her future husband and gets a public re-
traction of his unjust accusations. When all this has been ac-
complished, the prima donna quietly returns his love and his
ring that he may renew his engagement to a colorless, conven-
tional little girl better suited to be his wife.
There Is sound character drawing in the portrayal of the
earnest, but narrow-minded rector of a fashionable parish,
contrasted with the kindly tolerance of the more worldly-wise
Dr. Darigal; also in the members of the vestry and the altar
guild, all too ready to credit the gossip linking the names of
their rector and the singer. One welcomes logical situations
of the kind developed, in place of the unconvincing heroics that
too frequently pass for strong scenes. Miss Collier, in ap-
pearance and manner, is ideally suited to the role of an opera
singer, Mr. Stanley's presentation of Sturgis is consistent and
Lamar Johnstone displays the requisite poise and authprity
in his acting of Dr. Fanshawe. All of the settings are in good
taste and notably fine is the staging of a spectacular opera.
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Two Lubin Releases
"The City of Failing Light," a Four-Reel Unit Program
Subject, and "The Bond Within," a Three-Reel
Photoplay, Involving the Capture of Vera Cruz.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
"The City of Failing Light."
T'HE subject matter of. this four-reel photoplay is excellent.
Written by Anthony P. Kelly and produced by George W.
Terwilliger, "The City of Failing Light" has many things
in its favor. The theme is vital, and the manner in which the
big situation is led up to centers the interest upon It with
great force. The situation itself is not fully realized by the
Scene from "The City of Failing Light" (Lubin).
director. It moves too slowly, and a different arrangement
of the business of the scene would mal<e for improvement.
There are also other portions of the drama that would profit
by a quickening of the tempo.
Mr. Kelly's story is founded upon the old struggle between
capital and labor. He has taken for his main situation the
dramatic incident of the strike leader who orders all the city
electric light wires cut, thus, unwittingly, plunging into dark-
ness the room in which a doctor is operating, in a desperate
attempt to save the life of the strike leader's child. The other
motives of the story, which include the contrasting of two
brothers who bear a remarkable resemblance to each other
but who are totally unalike in character and tastes, and the
utilizing of their similarity of appearance to further the ends
of justice, serve to bind the plot together "with iirmness and
a proper regard for feasibility. The one incident that seems
somewhat strained is where the strike leader meets, as he
supposes, the man he is trying to crush, at the bedside of his
sick child. All the other incidents square so well with proba-
bility that the want of likelihood in this one, is made the more
noticeable. The credit side of the picture's ledger largelj'
overbalances the other side, however, and "The City of Failing
Light" may conscientiously be recommended to all admirers
of an interesting photoplay.
Herbert Fortier has the dual role of the brothers, John and
David Gray. His skilful differentiation of the two men, and
the truth and finish of both characterizations, could hardly be
improved upon. William H. Turner, Leslie Austen, Octavia
Handworth and Mrs. William Carr have other well acted roles.
"The Bond Within."
AN EXCEPTIONALLY original plot, put together with deft-
ness and produced with equal skill by the director, insure
this three-reel drama by Julian Louis Lamothe. a hearty
welcome. Starting with the not unfamiliar complication of
the young man who must not marry before his twenty-fifth
birthday, if he wishes to inherit a fortune, and the young
girl who discovers, when her lover is far distant, that her
friends will soon be wondering why she does not wear a wed-
ding ring, the story follows the fortunes of the boy born to
these two young people. The war in Cuba has called Lieut.
Scott away, and Elsie Moore, his sweetheart, is forced to keep
the birth of her child a secret. The romantic history of this
child, his being lost track of by his parents, his bringing up
by a Mexican woman, his being forced to serve in the Mexican
Army, and, finally, his death in the arms of his mother, after
he had saved her life and also that of his father, at the taking
of Vera Cruz by the American forces, furnisli the material for
an unhackneyed screendrama that retains the interest from
first to last. One of the pleasing touches in the picture is the
means by which the author has the heroine indicate her ap-
proaching motherhood. Refinement of feeling Is its keynote.
Adda Gleason, who has been intrusted with the part of Elsie
Moore, gives a beautifully sympathetic portrayal of this scene,
and the same is true of her efforts all through the picture.
L. C. Shumway, George Routh, Henry Russell, Joyce Wardlow
and Adelaide BrontI comprise the remainder of a thoroughly
good cast. Edward Sloman had charge of the production.
"The Five Faults of Flo"
A Mutual Masterpicture in Five Parts, Produced by the
Thanhouser Company, and Featuring Florence
La Badie.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
PICTURING five separate and sensational experiences in
the life of a young Jady of strong Individuality, "The Five
Faults of Flo" preserves a single line of interest. The
story is of a very high school, one which is being followed
by some of the most advanced of modern novelists, particularly
those who are in love with human life. The play describes the
state of a young girl's mind at different periods and succeeds
In spite of the sensational Incidents still deemed necessary by
many directors to hold attention in a full-sized feature, though
exactly the reverse is the case. Splendid characterization is
the essential, one that depicts the mind and heart with "the
minuteness of a scientist, the charm of a poet, and the faithful-
ness of of an historian."
"The Five Faults of Flo" Is at its best when It mirrors the
young girl's very soul, a sort of magic mirror, refiecting those
depths rarely penetrated. It is at Its worst in the fourth epi-
sode, where it depends upon material that has been used until
it Is nearly worn out. The whole idea Is in harmony with the
Thanhouser progressive spirit, but Instead of subordinating
revelation of the heroine's complex character, as in the fourth
act, to strained situations, that whole idea might have been
better illuminated by more subtlety of treatment, more fasci-
nating psychology. Miss La Badie appears to be fit for all the
Scene from "The Five Faults of Flo" (Thanhouser).
oppof tunlty that can be given Her. Her work has Improved so
decidedly that she seems to have attained the intense per-
sonality necessary to enforce a leading role, one which only
comes when an attractive woman rises out of self-complacency
into artistry.
"A Soul Enslaved"
Broadway-Universal Production, Based on Novel by George
Bronson Howard, Dealing With Sex Problem.
Reviewed by Robert C. McBlravy.
THIS five-reel production goes deeply Into the more vital
problems of human relationship, picturing the manner
in which two people who have transgressed, finally find
happiness In each other's love. The treatment throughout
is frank, but entirely sincere and convincing. It is a sad
study of life, but not in any sense morbid. It solves in a
way the old question of which shall suffer, the man or the
woman; the answer being that both shall suffer, but that the
sin is equal.
The story, by George Bronson Howard, has been adapted
for the screen by Adele Farrington. A capable cast appears,
headed by Cleo Madison, who plays the part of Jane after
she had grown up. Irma Sorter plays the "child of sorrow"
in her younger years. Thomas Chatterton, Marguerite Gib-
son. Lule Warrenton, Douglas Gerrard and Alfred Allen also
appear.
Richard Newton, the leading man, is first seen luring a girl
named Nellie to her downfall. She finds herself deserted by
Richard, who is summoned home, and drowns herself. Simul-
taneously with this, the child, Jane, is seen running away
from her drunken mother. She grows up in Ignorance, work-
ing in a factory. Her employer takes a fancy to her and she
lives with him for some time.
The first complication appears when Paul Kent, a friend of
Richard's, comes on the scene. He meets Jane, through her
employer, and Induces the girl to run away with him. She
goes, thinking he will marry her. Instead, he lives with her
a short time, gives her money and disappears.
Jane then meets Richard, through an automobile accident,
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tor which she is responsible. Her frequent visits to the hos-
pital lead to love. She and Richard are married and are living
happily with their child some years later when trouble of
an inevitable sort turns up. At a social function Jane meets
her former employer, who denounces her for leaving him.
Later she chances upon Paul Kent, who immediately tells
Richard of her previous life.
The feature that distinguishes this from the usual run of
sex stories is the effective close. Richard, after spurning
Scene from "A Soul Enslaved" (Universal).
both Jane and his child, thinks back over his own life. He
remembers Nellie, whom he ruined, and finally arrives at the
very just conclusion that his wife is well worthy of him. A
reconciliation follows.
Vitagraph Shows Two Good Dramas
"Britton of the Seventh" Is a Military Story of the Plains,
"The Ruse" a Tale of Society and Business.
Reviewed by George Elaisdell
THE Vitagraph company will release on January 27 "Brit-
ton of the Seventh." The story is in four parts, and for
a background has the Custer massacre. The massacre
is shown as an incident in the story. Lionel Belmore, who
produced the subject, has as participants in the making of
the picture large numbers of United States troops. For his
actors he has the excellent players who accompanied him last
spring to Fort Clark, Texas. Among these are Darwin Karr.
Ned Finley, Harry Northrup, Logan Paul, Eleanor Woodruff.
Eulalie Jensen, Rose Tapley, Marion Henry and Colonel Jas-
per Ewing Brady. The latter's brother, Cyrus Townsend Brady,
is the author of the script. There is one other whose name
is not given in the cast— the man who portrays Meekins, a
scout. He may be a player, but he looks every fraction of
an inch the part assigned to him.
Mr. Karr carries the name role, a lieutenant whose sj'm-
pathy for the mistreated wife of one of his fellow officers
Scene from "Britton of the Seventh" (Vitagraph).
has been construed by her as affection. Miss Jensen is the
wife; when she discovers Britton is not in love with her, has
not been in love tvith her, she testifies against "him, truth-
fully, to be sure, but with savage satisfaction. A letter of
disavowal written by Britton has fallen into the hands of
the husban<l and he conceals its existence. Mr. Finley is
General Custer; Mr. Northrup the jealous and abusive and
vindictive husband; Mr. Paul, Rain-in-the-Face; Mr. Belmore,
Captain Tates; Miss Henry, an Indian maid, and Miss Tapley
and Miss Woodruff the feminine members of'tlffe't^lTiily In the
daughter of which Britton is deeply interested.
The picture is rich in incident, from the spectacular a^
well as from the dramatic side. There are the sagebrush and
cactus studded plains, there are the barracks and structures
of the army post, there are the stirring cavalry charges.
The scene in the store when Meekins points out Rain-in-the-
Face and the arrest of the bad Indian in spite of the attempts
of the red men to prevent is red-blooded stuff. There is mov-
ing drama at thfe close when Mrs. Cranston, now in posses-
sion of the letter which had been the cause of Britten's
resignation from the army, comes to Britton and Barbara and
acknowledges that she was mistaken, that Britton was right
and that his honor is secure.
"Britton of the Seventh" will make a good release.
"The Ruse."
The issue for Saturday following is "The Ruse," in three
parts, an Interesting drama of business and society, written
and produced by Eugene Mullin. Joseph Kilgour is John Cot-
rell, who in a business deal defeats and makes an enemy of
Morgan Dallas, portrayed by Harry Morey. Dallas in revenge
makes advances to Mrs. Cotrell. Denton Vane is Edgar Lang-
don, the good-for-nothing brother of Mrs. Cotrell, whose clan-
destine visits to the home of his sister bring multiplying com-
plications and who eventually wounds Dallas in order to save
the life of his brother-in-law. Naomi Chllders is the wife
who is trapped into revealing the family skeleton to Dallas
before telling her husband, thereby putting into the hands
of the conscienceless visitor a club he is not slow to use.
Charles Kent Is the family doctor to whom Dallas appeals
for advice — and gets it.
"The Ruse" Is a well-played story. There are situations
of power, the strength of which Is accentuated by the skilled
Scene from "The Ruse" (Vitagraph).
work of the actors. Mr. Kilgour's interpretation of the role
of the husband Is a study in itself. John Costello as the
elder Langdon who detects his son rifling the family sate
has a bit, and makes that bit stand out.
"The Ruse" is also well staged.
"The Catspaw"
Kleine-Edison Feature in Which Marc MacDermott and
Miriam Nesbitt Give Able Performances.
Reviewed by Lynde Denlg.
MADE In the Edison studio, under the direction of George A.
Wright, with Marc MacDermott and Miriam Nesbitt
heading a company of Edison players, this five-part
picture may be recommended as first class entertainment.
William Hamilton Osborne developed an unusual story around
the lives of two Ingenious criminals and a down-at-the-heels
actor, who, without any guilty Intentions, becomes their cats-
paw. It is a romance of crime committed by picturesque
figures most at home In the refined surroundings of fashion-
able society. The plot Is cleverly devised to keep an audi-
ence in uncertainty about what is going to happen next and
to give a surface plausibility to the daring moves of expert
criminals. The acting of Mr. MacDermott and Miss Nesbitt Is
always interesting and the tasteful staging of the production
Is no small factor In Its success.
First credit goes to Mr. MacDermott for his playing of the
dual role of Kittredge St. John, the Raffles style of burglar,
and the man, who In appearance is his double. Posing as an
Invalid In need of some one to impersonate him at social af-
fairs, St. John, engages an actor badly In need of employment.
The result, of course. Is a perfect alibi, for when a house is
entered, or a bank robbed there are always plenty of people
ready to assert that St. John was their guest at the time.
But the adroit crook did not reckon with the unreliability of
human emotions; he did not figure that his double would fall
In love with a young woman at one of the house parties, ngr
that his accomplice and sweetheart, Roxane, not knowing that
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the part of the lover was being played by another man, would
become violently jealous. Roxane tells the police where the
mysterious burglar may be captured and at the trial, St. John
plays his cleverest trick by pretending that he is the actor
employed to impersonate the crook. The subterfuge is effec-
tive, but it would not be suitable for a picture to close with
crime triumphant, so in the concluding scenes St. John and
Roxane are captured.
This romantic tale has a number of dramatic moments and
some effective incidents devised to show how expert criminals
Scene from "The Catspaw" (Kleine-Edison).
play the game. Miss Nesbitt, looking her best in fashionable
gowns, is an impressive Roxane and an able supporting com-
pany includes William Wadsworth, Tale Benner, Harry Eytinge
and Grace Morrissey.
"Mice and Men"
Marguerite Clark, Supported by Marshall Neilan and
Charles Waldron, Scores in a Charmingly
Wholesome Play.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
IT IS more than an interesting picture that the Famous Play-
ers release In "Mice and Men," the five-part subject directed
by J. Searle Dawley and featuring Marguerite Clark. To
borrow an expression from the women — and those women who
see the picture very likely unhesitatingly will loan it — it is a
"sweet" picture; it is satisfying. As you walk out from it
you feel under its spell. Aside from a few situations, its
strength Is not in its power, but in its charm. It is wholesome.
Of "rough stuff" there is none. Of rough characters there is
not one. Of misguided love there is a rumble, a flame, but no
Scene from "Mice and Men" (Famous Players).
conflagration results. Somewhat unusual in plays, but possibly
not unusual in life, it is the woman who makes the advances
and the man who has the saving spark of conscience and com-
mon sense to see beyond the end of his nose.
Miss Clark In the beginning has the role of Peggy, a child,
one of the many in an orphan asylum. From that institution
she Is "took" into the home of a man who has been im-
pressed by a sentence he has read in a book that If a man
would have a wife to his liking he personally should supervise
her upbringing. The ripple of mirth, feminine in sound, thut
passed over the big house in the Strand Monday afternoon as
the sentence was shown on the screen indicated the interest
with which the author's ideas were received. The plan works
out splendidly until Peggy is woman grown. Mark Embury,
the guardian, has set the stage for a proposal. In a moonlit
arbor, with a lake in the background, he hesitates — and is lost.
The real lover appears, extends his arm, and Embury gets not ■
another chance.
The foregoing is the shell of the story, but the shell is fllled
with Incident. Miss Clark has had no screen medium in which
as child and young woman she appears to better advantage.
She is the personification of virile youth. She portrays the
simplicity of childhood, its innocence, and the coquetry, the
unartificial coquetry, of budding womanhood.
The cast has been skillfully chosen. Marshall Neilan is a
dashing army lieutenant, Lovell by name, who is momentarily
fascinated by Mrs. Goodlake, the darling of a near old man.
Lovell wakes up even as he nods; as his lips touch those of
Mrs. Goodlake he realizes he is on ground that is untenable.
The battle between the conscience of Lovell and the love of
Mrs. Deborrah makes a most interesting subsidiary story.
Charles Waldron is ideal as Embury — a splendidly drawn char-
acter and a character splendidly played. Another character
that will appeal to any house is that of Mrs. Deborrah, Em-
bury's aunt, the woman under whose immediate care Peggy
comes as she enters Embury's home. Maggie Holloway Fiske
is Mrs. Deborrah. Helen Dahl is the misguided wife, and well
she plays it.
The picture is finely staged. The exteriors are of the south,
with the southern atmosphere — with the moss laden branches
of the trees, with those stately portlcoed and column-adorned
white mansions that are found only below Mason and Dixon's.
The period is of the late forties, and the costumes square
with it. We are not going to enumerate any of the "situa-
tions," but they are present. You'll enjoy them.
Tracing a Ray of Light
A New Kind of Fan Who Is Interested in the Motion Pic-
tures Projector.
The manager of a local theater declares he has discovered
a new kind of picture "fan" that is not a "film" fan after the
manner of the general run of moving picture enthusiasts. The
"fans" have hitherto shown interest exclusively in the films
themselves or the players acting before the camera.
The particular "fan" in question evidences a curious interest
in one important essential of the "movies" that "picture fans"
usually ignore — and that is the machine that projects the
picture upon the screen. The steady, even and fiickerless pro-
jection of moving pictures comes as a result of tireless re-
search and experimenting and was finally attained and credited
to the genius of Nicholas Power, a man who has spent half
his life in achieving a close approach to perfection in pro-
jecting pictures.
"Mr. Curious," as the theater manager aptly named his
newly discovered "fan" was more interested in the ray of
light that came from high above his head than he was in the
picture that developed on the surface where the light spread
its beams after tracing a generally widening "streak" from
its source. The changing scenes in the moving picture inter-
ested him, greatly, of course, but the mechanism that was con-
cealed from view at the narrow end of the ray of light more
thoroughly engaged his curosity.
The theatre m.anager told "Mr. Curious" that he was wel-
come to call at the theater previous to the time for opening
the doors and examine the machine that made moving pictures
possible. So it came about that the curious one spent an hour
or more, on a recent morning, inspecting the Nicholas Power
invention and finding out the process by which the film passes
before the light as pictures are projected upon the screen.
Moss Finishes "One Day."
The screen version of "One Day," written as a sequel to
Elinor Glyn's enthralling love drama, "Three' Weeks," with
Jeanne Iver as the scintillating figure, is now complete, un-
der the direction of Hal Clarendon, of Famous Players and
Thanhouser fame. "One Day" will be released on Jan. 15.
Aside from its inherent dramatic worth, "One Day" com-
mends itself chiefly for a cast of all-star distinction, including
Victor Southerland, Madge Tyrone, Robert Broderick, Edna
Ilnlland, Joseph Dillon, Mrs. James Ellery, Arthur Evers, Mrs.
William Hoyt, Walter D. Nealand, Mabel Alden, William
Bechtel and Master Richard Ross.
Signal Enlarges Forces.
A new company to produce five-reel Mutual Masterpictures.
Edition De Luxe, has been organized by the Signal Film Cor-
poration which is enlarging Its force to enable it to become
a regular contributor to the Mutual Film Corporation's new
feature policy whereby, beginning Jan. 1, three Masterpictures
Edition De Luxe, will be released weekly. Four veteran mo-
tion picture celebrities have been chosen as the nucleus of this
new feature company, which will commence work In the imme-
diate future at the Signal Film Corporation's studios at Santa
Barbara.
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General Film Company
SELIC-TRIBUNE, NO. 1, 1916 (Selig), Jan. 3.— The first number of
the Sellg-Tribune news film ushers the new venture into the moving
picture field most auspiciously. The following list of news items
shows the breadth and excellence of the opening installment: Savan-
nah, Ga., housewives don overalls ; new eight million dollar bridge at
Memphis, Tenn. ; hockey practice. Harvard ; U. S. warship California ;
views of Panama locks ; portrait of Josephus Daniels ; German soldiers
on the Russian frontier ; young women bathers diving into Lake Michi-
gan ; Col. E. M. House, Brand Whitlock and Capt. Boy-Ed leaving New
York for Europe ; Senate pages, Washington ; war munition plants,
Aetna, Ind. ; testing new warplane, Readville, Mass. ; wreck of roller
coaster, Revere Beach, Mass.; baby elephant at Selig Zoo; U. S. sailors
on the Nebraska give Christmas presents to children.
THE LITTLE TRESPASSER ( Vitagraph-), Jan. 3.— The entertainment
in this one-reel comedy is of the fluffy pastry sort — light and unsub-
stantial, but very pleasing to the taste. The author, Charles E. Risse.
has built a pretty little romance around a child of nature and a wealthy
young chap. Everything comes out in the proper story book fashion,
and Jewell Hunt, James Morrison, William Seilery, Harry Fisher, John
Costello and Nellie Palmer supply the right grade of acting.
WHEN HOOLIGAN AND DOOLIGAN RAN FOR MAYOR (Vitagraph).
Jan. 5. — This one-reel comedy, on the Personally Picked Program, shows
the comic side of politics. As the acting has been placed in the compe-
tent care of Hughey Mack, William Shea, Flora Finch, Kate Price. Nitra
Frazer and Donald MacBride. the good points of the picture are skill-
fully brought out. Wally Van made the production.
THE MISSING MUMMY (Kalem), Jan. 4.— Although Bud Duncan takes
the place of a missing mummy in this one-reel farce, he has little trouble
in proving that he is anything but "a dead one." The comic happenings
in the picture are many, and Bud. Charles Inslee, Ethel Teare. Jack
McDermott. Gus Leonard and Charles Mulgro work at high speed all
through the reel.
MILE-A-MINUTE MONTY (Essanay). Jan. 5.— Leon A. Sarle's ani-
mated cartoon on this split reel is decidedly amusing. The artist gro-
tesque characters are In a class by themselves ; so, also, is Monty's flying
machine. Views taken in Vancouver. B. C-, are also on the reel.
HIS LORDSHIP (Lubin), Jan. 5.— Daniel Ellis, the author of this one-
reel comedy, has made a modern version of the Christopher Sly episode
from "Taming of the Shrew," The incidents are amusing as ever in
present-day dress, and offer D. L. Don a role that fits him at every
angle. Florence Williams and Patsy DeForest have the leading female
roles.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 2. 1916 (Selig), Jan. 6.-~A picture that looks
like a meeting of the Peace Party opens the reel. It shows a flock of
17,000 geese at Gibson City, 111. Other items are : Mummer's Parade,
Philadelphia ; heavy fall of snow near Seattle ; Mexican boys at El Paso ;
Pan American Congress, Washington ; S. S. Curacoa. Seattle ; General
Huerta, EI Paso; animal hospital, Boston; Mexican generals and offi-
cials, Juarez. Mexico; Representative Buchanan indicted at Washington;
feeding python at Chicago Zoo ; two million dollar fire, South Chicago.
HIS WIFE KNEW ABOUT IT (Vitagraph), Jan. 7.— Aside from offer-
ing fifteen minutes of unalloyed amusement, this one-reel comedy con-
tains a sure recipe for retaining the services of one's cook. The scenario
was written by James Montgomery Flagg. and is as full of laughs a?
a plum pudding is full of raisins. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew have not
the slightest difficulty in extracting the full flavor of its humor.
BILLIE'S HEADACHE (Lubin), Jan. 8.— The fun in this one-reel
farce is furnished by the seat of a chair and the corresponding section
of Billie's trousers. They become firmly attached to each other, and
William finds himself in an awkward position. The headache is merely
a ruse. The reel is quite laughable and is well acted by Billie Reeves,
Carrie Reynolds, Peter Lang, Clara Lambert and John Sherman.
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS (MinA), Jan. 6.— The "goods" referred
to in this one-reel farce is an attractive young woman, and a flirtatious
married man is the "party of the first part." The complications are
closely related to those found in a French farce, and lively playing by
a capital cast makes the reel an amusing one.
CROSSED CLUES (No. 11 of the "Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Kalem), Jan. 7. — This number of the series deals interestingly with
foreign spies and events connected with conditions brought about by
the present war. Miss Courtot still continues to dress herself tastefully,
and is assisted in the action by Roland Bottomly. Richard Purdon,
Forrest Cummings. Hassen Mussali and Joe Sullivan.
THIS WAY OUT (Vim), Jan. 7.— The ins and outs of hotel life as
made possible by a skilled director of comic situations and the efforts
of a cast that hesitate at no known variety of "funny fall." combine to
shape this one-reel farce into a worthy Vim. The trio of "knockabout"
comedians employed in this brand of pictures have full scope for their
best endeavors.
WHEN SECONDS COUNT (No. 61 of the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series} (Kalem), Jan. 8.— Since the advent of Helen Gibson as the star
of this series of photoplays, she has made clear the tact that she will
not be stumped. The hazard taken by her in this one-reel drama Is a
"best thriller," and the events leading up to it form an exciting screen
drama.
General Film Company Specials.
THE BURIED TREASURE OF COBRE (Selig). Jan. 3.— Richard
Harding Davis is the author of the scenario for this three-reel photo-
play of adventure and romance. The plot calls for several unusual
settings, and Frank Beal, the director, has shown great skill in meet-
ing the demand. The story is novel, spirited, holds the interest to the
.finish, and is in line with the South American tales that did so much
to help Mr. Davis make his reputation as a writer. Harry Mestayer
is an engaging hero. Others in the well balanced cast are Frank
Clark, Will Machin, Louis Cody, Fred Hearn, Richard Morris and Vlr-
gina Kirtley.
THE AVENGING SHOT (Biogi:aph). Jan. 4.— In this tense two-part
drama Charles H. Mailes gives an excellent characterization of an aged
curio dealer who has waited for twenty years to avenge a wrong. The
opportunity comes unexpectedly. Vera Sisson, Jack Mulhall and G.
Raymond Nye are in the cast of a very well presented picture that
never fails to hold the attention.
HER LESSON (Essanay), Jan. 4.— The danger run by a married
woman when carrying on a flirtation with a man other than her hus-
band, is clearly told in this two-reel drama. The subject is treated Id
a realistic manner, and the production is handsomely mounted. G. M.
Anderson and Ruth Saville are excellent as the husband and wife, re-
spectively, and Rodney Hildebrand, Lloyd Bacon and Eva Heazlett
justify their presence in the cast.
THE SKATING-RINK (Biograph), Jan. 5.— A bright three-part com-
edy in which most of the scenes are laid in a village obsessed by the
roller-skating craze. A barn is turned into a rink for the convenience
of the rural population. There is a spectacular fire in the last reel.
Gertrude Bambrick gives an especially effective comedy performance,
whereas others of importance in the cast are Dave Morris, Madge
Kirby, Louise Owen and Jack Mulhall.
THE HONOR OF THE ROAD (Kalem), Jan. 5.— Sixth Episode of the
"Stingaree" series in which the road agent shows up a real rascal who
has not only robbed but murdered his partner. What is more, he has
laid the crime at the convenient door of Stingaree, who is disgusted.
Stealing a police uniform, he poses as an inspector and with a clue
that he stumbled upon gets enough evidence to make the rough and
villainous rancher confess after which he turns him over to the police
with his confession written on his chest. It is a good offering and
well holds up its end in the series.
SORROWS OF HAPPINESS (Lubin), Jan. 5.— This four-reel Unit
Program photoplay tells of the way in which an elder sister forced
the betrayer of a simple country girl to right the wrong. The story is
well told and has been carefully produced by Joseph Kaufman. June
Daye, Craufurd Kent, Inez Buck and Bartley McCullum are in the
cast. A review of this picture appeared in the issue of Jan. 8, page 257.
VENGEANCE OF THE OPPRESSED (Lubin), Jan. 6.— Strength of
story and excellence of production mark this three-reel drama. The
opening scenes are laid in Russia and a realistic picture is shown of the
oppression and cruelty practiced upon an unfortunate Jewish family.
The latter part of the action takes place in this country. Edward
Sloman directed the photoplay and also acts the leading part. Fran-
celia Billington, Adda Gleason, George Routh and L. C Shumway are
members of the cast. A review of the picture was printed in the issue
of Jan. 8, page 257.
PAYING THE TOLL (Knickerbocker), Jan. 7.— In order to point the
moral of his story, the author of this three-reel drama has discarded
the "happy ending." The plot tells of a young girl who grew tired of
waiting for her lover when Ill-luck overtook him, and married his
wealthy rival. There is an abundance of fairly convincing incidents
during the action of the photoplay, and the cast works earnestly, with
somewhat limited ability, to meet the demands of the scenario. The
production is up to the average.
SPOOKS (No. .8 of the "Chronicles of Bloom Center") (Selig)» Jan.
8. — In this two-reel comedy the director easily demonstrates his superi-
ority over the ordinary medium, by producing a number of real, "spooks."
They invade a seance and put the fake "spooks" and every one else to
flight. The number keeps pace with the other pictures of the series,
and Cecil Holland, Wm. Hutchinson, Ralph McComus, John i^ancaster
and Sidney Smith repeat their respective performances of the quaint
character roles.
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Fox Film Corporation.
THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER (Fox), Jan. 3.— Robert Mantell gives
a telling performance in this five-part picture, directed by J. Gordon
Edwards. The story follows the line of extravagant melodrama, which
profits by the intelligent acting of Mr. Mantell and of Genevieve Hamper.
Another capable performance is provided by Stuart Holmes. This
offering should appeal to Fox audiences.
Mutual Film Corporation.
SEE AMERICA FIRST, NO. 17 (Gaumont), Jan. 4.— In this number
of these excellent travel pictures we are taken to Chicago, over the
stock yards, to the Gary steel mills, and other interesting points in
and about Chicago. Only exterior views of these manufacturies are
given. On the same reel with "Keeping Up with the Jonses."
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont), Jan. 4.— In this
particular episode in the life of the McGinnises a pet parrot works
havoc in the domestic machinery of the household. Very amusing.
MUTUAL WEEKLY NO. 53 (Mutual), Jan. 6.— Interesting items of
this number are bas-relief monument of Edith Cavell, the heroic
English nurse, in Paris, France ; fire at Savannah, Ga., which destroyed
$200,000 worth of cotton, the opening of the second Pan- American
Scientific Congress, .the latest skating fashions, the sailing of the
"Rotterdam" with many notables on board including Col. E. M. House,
Brand Whitlock and other scenes equally interesting.
JERRY IN THE MOVIES (Cub), Jan. 7.— George Ovey is quite as
entertaining as usual in this one-reel comedy. It is more or less of the
slapstick sort, but free from vulgarity and very funny. After having
a prospective moving picture actor arrested in the park as a crazy
man, he himself takes the book on "How to Be a Motion Picture Actor*'
and pursues it to his heart's content. Eventually he makes his way
Into a moving picture studio with severe results.
ALIAS MR. JONES (Casino), Jan. 9. — "Bud" Ross Is the star of
this comedy, which is a very good one. Mr. Jones is more or less of
a myth, but becomes quite a materijil factor in the straightening out
of the domestic affairs of a young married couple. The husband
through unfortunate circumstances is accused of what he is not guilty
of, and has to move and think quickly in order to get even with the
game. This will he found very acceptable to most audiences.
OH FOR THE LIFE OF A FIREMAN (Vogue), Jan. 10.— A farce
comedy of ordinary merit which might be found very amusing to some
audiences. The accidental muffling of the fire bell by the fire chief's
wife, the effort to extricate the victims of a factory fire, and the des-
perate love making of some of the characters will be found amusing.
THE FIRST QUARREL (Beauty), Jan. 11. — Although many would
find this comedy entertaining, it is not especially commendable for the
reason again that there are too many of the scenes staged in bed-
rooms. This is apt to be objectionable, no matter how careful a
director may he in presenting them.
SEE AMERICA FIRST, NO. 18, MILWAUKEE. WIS. (Gaumont).
Jan. 11. — Comprehensive views are shown in this number of the city
of Milwaukee. Numerous machine plants, public buildings and other
features are pictured.
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont), Jan. 11.— Ma Mc-
Ginnis takes a marvelous joy ride, in which she knocks over a train
and many other obstacles with her automobile. Amusing animated
drawings.
REFORMING "RUBBERING ROSE" (Falstaff), Jan. 13.— A comic
number which has been done before, but has features of interest. It
pictures a series of incidents which occur while the old lady gossips
from her back window. The piano is taken out and the house catches
fire before she wakes up to the situation. This has amusing moments.
SPIDER BARLOW MEETS COMPETITION (American), Jan. 14.—
An amusing comedy-drama in which Spider Barlow still remains the
winner. In spite of many complications that occur during the burglar-
izing of the house of Willard Dale. Dale, coming home from a mas-
querade ball dressed as a burglar, is the cause of much confusion and
considerable comedy. The production with Winnifred Greenwood,
GTeorge Field, Edward Coxen and Sid Algier is a good one.
^GETTING IN WRONG (Beauty), Jan. 15. — An amusing comedy in
which one occupant of an apartment house gets into the wrong apart-
ment and consequently the wrong bedroom, while he is under the in-
fluence of liquor. Although there is nothing really vulgar about the
picture it would have been as well to have chosen some other subject.
GRACE'S GLORIOUS GOWNS (Falstaff), Jan. IS.— An amusing
comedy, in which a girl stenographer falls heir to her aunt's millinery
business. The girl, instead of selling the .gowns, wears them at the
beach, making a decided sensation. Then another will is found, leav-
ing everything to another. This is quite original and pleasing.
THE THUNDERBOLT (American), Jan. 21.— This production has a
fair amount of merit. It treats of an effort of one man to ruin the
reputation of a young woman and her sweetheart. The villain Is
killed by a thunderbolt just after he has written a declaration of his
own ill-doing and their Innocence Some good storm scenes occur in
this picture.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
THE HOMESTEADER (Centaur), Jan. 6.— A two-part animal drama
of more than usual merit. Margaret Gibson is especially charming in
the leading role. The story is of a young girl and her invalid mother
who.go west in the capacity of homesteaders. The usual trouble occurs
with the frontier villain, and the hero steps in and rescues the girl.
But in spite of the story being a somewhat hackneyed one the produc-
tion is as before said unusually attractive.
VIVIANA (American), Jan. 10. — A two-reel offering, featuring Vivian
Rich. George Periolat and others. The story is that of a wealthy young
idler who lures a pretty young girl to his apartments for evil pur-
poses. He discovers his sister in an adjoining apartment with a young
actor. This brings about his moral awakening. He saves his sister
and spares the young girl. Later he experiences real love for her and
asks her to marry him. This has a broad theme, but is handled pleas-
ingly and really carries a desirable moral effect. It makes a good
offering.
THE SECRET AGENT ( Rialto ) , Jan. 12.— A three-reel number,
featuring Robert T. Haines, Flavia Arcaro, Kathleen Ruth and Harry
W. Pemberton. There is not great novelty in the plot, which has to do
with a young girl carrying jewels across the ocean on a liner, fol-
lowed by a crook and a secret service agent. Yet the presentation is
attractive and the action good. The final scenes, if anything, are a
trifie hurried. There is an unexpected twist in. the plot at the close,
when the supposed diamonds turn out to be merely crystal reproduc-
tions. An entertaining number. -^
THE WOMAN IN POLITICS (Mutual Masterpicture-Thanhouser),
Jan. 13. — This five-part production from the Thanhouser studios pre-
sents one of the best constructed photoplays of the season. The plot is
a good one, and is developed consistently. The story is an excellent
plea for woman suffrage. A full review of this production will be
found in the issue of January 8. ■'
THE SECRET WIRE (American), Jan. 14.— This is rather a thrilling
production which treats of a search for a telephone connection which
has been secretly installed in the headquarters of a bandit gang. Harold
Lockwood and May Allison play the principal roles. The picture ts in
two reels, is consistently developed and is altogether an entertaining
offering.
WATER STUFF (Mustang), Jan. 15. — A three- reel Buck Parvin
number, adapted from one of the stories of Charles E. Van Loan. In
this number Queenie Rosson and Art Accord appear. The girl gets a
job on pretense that she can swim, but when the test comes she is un-
able to do so. Buck saves her from drowning. The number is a trifle
strung out but runs along entertainingly and comes to a laughable
climax. The fire scene on the boat makes a good feature.
THE GAMBLE (American), Jan. 16. — A two-reel number, featuring
Harold Lockwood, Wm. Stowell, May Allison and Harry von Mater.
The scenes take place on a ranch and are very attractive. The young
ranchman marries an Eastern girl after her father's suicide as the
result of financial failure. She grows lonely and is attracted to Leland.
an employe. The husband confronts Leland and asks the wife to choose
between them. She remains true to her husband and Leland turns out
to be a squawman. The story is interesting and well developed.
THE THOROUGHBRED (Masterpicture de luxe American), Jan. 17.
— This five-reel picture produced by the American Film Co. features
William Russell and Charlotte Burton. As one of the edition de luxe
it is not as perfect a production as we would like to see. Its story is
not big enough for five reels ; consequently there has been a good deal
of incident dragged into it for the sake of the spectacular.
THE PHANTOM WITNESS (Thanhouser), Jan. 19.— A three-reel
subject, by Phillip Lonergan, featuring Kathryn Adams, Edwin Shirley
and others. This is a story of the grewsome, creepy type and, while it
is not convincing in every detail, keeps a close hold on the interest.
The old guardian renders his ward ill by placing rats in the house.
She buys rat poison and he brings about her death by pouring it in
her drinking water. Her vision appears to the district attorney, her
lover, who examines the guardian on the witness stand and breaks him
down, so that he confesses. Both the guardian and the lover die at
the close. This is strongly presented in spite of certain improbable
features.
THE FIVE FAULTS OF F1,0 (Masterpicture de luxe-Thanhouser).
Jan. 20. — The scenario for this production was written by the Lonergan
brothers, Lloyd and Phil. The idea is quite a clever one, and the les-
son, or lessons, contained in the picture are such as might well be re-
membered.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
THE TEMPTATION (Lasky), Dec. 30.— Geraldine Farrar and Theo-
dore Roberts do remarkable work in this film, which is rather conven-
tional in plot. The story was written by Hector TurnbuU. Photography
and settings are carefully handled. An extended review of this sub-
ject can be found in last week's issue.
THE TONGUES OF MEN (Morosco), Jan. 6.— An interesting five-
part story dealing with the conflict between a priggish young minister
and a famous opera singer, whose reputation he attacks. Constance
Collier acts with feeling and presents a fine appearance as the opera
singer. In a picture marked by able characterizations, the perform-
ances of Forrest Stanley, Lamar Johnstone and Herbert Standing are
conspicuous. The production was very well staged.
THE GOLDEN (THANCE (Lasky), Jan. 13.— A picture of striking
splendor. Cleo Ridgley shows wonderful versatility ; the story is un-
usually interesting, as well as diverting. The star is ably supported.
Photography and settings deserve praise. Such pictures as these add
to the prestige of the motion picture.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS 104, 1015 (Dec. 29). — Interesting items of this issue
show French lumberjacks at work making bomb proof trenches, scenes
on a hog farm, Brand Whitlock and Col. E. M. House embarking for
Europe, and several views from the battle front.
QUAINT DANCES OP JAPAN (Globe) , Jan. 5.— Illustrative of the
grace and artistry of the Japanese. These dances, known by Tarious
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names, are danced by the petite maids of Japan gowned in tUeir pretty
silken kimonaif^.
OLD UNCHANGINGT HOLLAND (Photocolor), Jan. 3.— An unusually
beautiful series of views from this quaint land, showing the people and
their occupations. Some of these scenes remind us forcibly of Dutch
paintings we have seen, illustrations of the rural districts of Holland.
LUKE LEANS TO THE LITERARY (Phunphilms) , Jan. 5.— This is
an extremely amusing farce comedy in which Luke does his best in
the interests of a book agenCy. His efforts are not always appre-
ciated by his victims, hence a great deal of the comedy of the film.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
THE KING'S GAME (Gold Rooster Play), Jan. 7.— An Arnold Daly
and Ashley Miller production of unusual merit. In it are featured
George Probert, Pearl White and Sheldon Lewis. The play deals with
a Nihilist plot. A full review of the production will be found on
another page of this issue.
THE RED CIRCLE NO. 4 (Balboa), Jan. S. — "In Strange Attire" is
an intensely interesting chapter In the story of June Travis, the young
woman who inherits the red circle and what it brings with it. In the
last episode Mary June's nurse in an effort to throw the detective off
June's trail is left with her black cloak caught in the door of a garage.
In the opening of this one she cleverly lets herself out of the cloak,
which is captured later by June, who tears the manufacturer's label off
it. The cloak is then taken by the detective to the police department
whence June, attired in man's clothes, rescues it.
THE RED CIRCLE NO. 5 (Balboa), Jan. 15.— "Weapons of War,"
which is the title of this chapter, brings us with June Travis and her
foster mother to the seashore where she steals the formula of a high
explosive. The incidents attendant on this are thrilling, and the episode
thoroughly enjoyable.
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. 1 (Universal), Jan. 5.— This first num-
ber of the new series contains much of interest, including views of
Col. House and Brand Whitlock departing for Europe, launching of an
oil tanker, wreckage left by a New England hurricane, and scenes on
the Ford peace ship.
THE BOY, THE GIRL AND THE AUTO (Nestor). Jan. 10.— A comedy
number, featuring Neal Burns, Billie Rhodes, Ray Gallagher, Ethel
Lynn and others, Neal takes his girl riding in the boss' car, creating
domestic difficulties. Later his rival wins the girl over with a flivver.
Th© plot is slight, but the general tone bright and entertaining.
FLIRTING A LA CARTE (L-KO), Jan. 16— Alice Howell and others
are featured in this. It pictures the flirtations of two old salts. The
photography is uneven and the opening scenes are slow. There are
some laughable moments at the close.
■SAVING SUSIE FROM THE SEA (L-KO), Jan. 19.— Rivalry in love
is the chief plot ingredient in this knockabout comedy. Some of the
action takes place at the beach. The automobile and motorcycle chase
is well pictured. A characteristic number.
BUILDING UP THE HEALTH OF THE NATION, NO. 2 (Powers),
Jan. 20. — Bernarr MacFadden appears in more gymnastic lessons, show-
ing particularly how the stomach may be strengthened.
AERIAL BUDS (Powers), Jan. 20. — On same reel with above. Two
juveniles, a brother and sister, appear in a brisk trapeze act. Very good
of its kind.
A SEA MYSTERY (Victor), Jan. 21.— A seacoast tragedy, by M. B.
Havey, with Mary Fuller, Paul Panzer and Ralph Belmont in the cast.
The story, in which one brother gives his life to free tne girl and insure
his brother's happiness, is quite strong. The number is a good one of
its type.
THE WHOLE JUNGLE WAS AFTER HIM (Joker). Jan. 22.— Paul
and Mme. Bourgeois are featured in this comedy number, into which
numerous wild animals are Introduced. He pretends to be a famous
hunter, but after his realistic dream in which the various skins come
to life, decides to give up the deception. The number is a good one
and holds the interest well.
UNCLE SAM, NO. 5 ("Protecting the Ships at Sea") (Powers), Jan.
22. — An informing number, showing instruments employed by the
weather bureau, also the manner in which buoys are placed. The
final views show men of the navy exploding a sunken vessel to clear
a channel.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
AS THE SHADOWS FALL (Gold Seal), Dec. 28.- A two-reel num-
ber, by Harvey Gates, featuring Herbert Rawlinson, Agnes Vernon,
Dorothy Beeb and Jack Wells. The story is strong in construction, but
rather unpleasant in plot. It pictures quite frankly the efforts of a
young man to ruin a working girl. He takes her to a hotel, engages a
room and when he is about to assail her the girl jumps to the ground,
three stories below. TUe^hepo, "Who befriends working girls, has her
taken to a hospital, where she recovers. The cast is competent and the
scenes are well handled, the sordid plot being the worst drawback.
THE LITTLE UPSTART (Laemmle). Dec. 30.— A three-reel number,
written by Harvey Gates, featuring Stella Razeto, Charles Lyke, Laura
Oakley and others. The story is a very entertaining one, working out
in a way that holds the attention throughout. It pictures the adven-
tures of a young laundress who breaks into high society by taking
advantage of certain propitious circumstances. The story is fresh in
subject matter and free from usual stock plot features. This makes a
good offering.
LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE TO AMERICA tBroadway Universal feature),
Jan. 10. — ^A five-reel production, by May B. Havey. featuring Lulu
G'laser, of light opera fame, supported by Jack Richards and others.
This is extravagant comedy, almost approaching burlesque in some
scenes. The bishop's daughter and the duke's nephew come to America
to make their fortunes so they can marry. They have all sorts of
difficulties, but finally find happiness. The general tone of the comedy
is good, but some of the slangy subtitles do not carry as much humor
as intended. The action is only fairly good in places. Miss Glaser is
very pleasing. This makes a feature comedy of about average strength
as a whole.
THE MAN INSIDE (Broadway-Universal Feature), Jan.. 17.— A five-
reel offering, featuring Edwin Stevens as a master villain. He plays
in fact two parts. Col. Dana Thornton and Barry Thornton. As the
former he commits a series of dramatic crimes anu finally kills him-
self to escape trial. The action is very choppy and abounds in com-
plications. At the same time the story is so strong thaf it holds the
interest firmly. The cast is a competent one, including Harry Ben-
ham. Tina Marshall, Sidney Bracey and others. The strong points of
this are the splendid work of Mr. Stevens in his dual role and the
dramatic quality of the story. Some incidents could well have been
eliminated for the sake of continuity.
THE RAILROAD MONOPOLY (Universal— Special Feature), Jan. 17.
No. 6 of the "Graft" series. This two-reel number sees Tom in an-
other struggle with an unscrupulous trust magnate, this time the presi-
dent of a railroad. He and Dorothy have some stirring adventures
while out in the president's car. The car dashes through an open bridge
in the final scenes. At the close the president resigns and thus passes
another member of The Fifteen, a characteristic number.
HER BETTER SELF (Victor). Jan. 19.— Grace Cunard, Jack Con-
nolly, Irving Lippner and Jack Holt appear in this two-reel number.
The former appears as a lady Raffles. Her first lover shoots himself
because she will not marry him. Later the second discovers this fact;
also her connection with a gang of thieves. The chief action centers
about a theft of presents at a wedding. The number is not particularly
strong, but well up to the average for this type of story.
JUST PLAIN FOLKS (Laemmle). Jan. 20.— A three-reel comedy
drama, by Lenora Ainsworth, with Wm. €. Dowlan, Gloria Fonda and
numerous others in the cast. The chief setting is a small town hotel.
The characterizations are particularly good and the comedy touches
are excellent. The actions centers about the robbery of the cash register,
for which the stepson is falsely blamed. The girl and her lover suc-
ceed in clearing him by catching the real thieves at work. A very en-
tertaining and amusing offering.
VANITY, THY NAME IS (Imp), Jan. 2.— A two-reel comedy
number, featuring Matt Moore and Jane Gail. She plays the part of
an extravagant young wife, who leaves her husband because he sends
back some coveted new gowns. .Her mother sets her to washing dishes
and scrubbing floors, so she is glad to return to her husband. In spite
of the familiar type of this plot, it is handled nicely and proves quite
amusing all through. Both of the principals do entertaining work and
the mother-in-law is also good.
BUCK SIMMONS. PUNCHER (Bison), Jan. 22.— A two-reel Western
number, by Leon D. Kent, who plays the leading role. Edna Maison
and Malcolm Blevins also appear. Buck is a cowboy in love with the
girl. Dan, the gambler, also loves her. Buck rounds up the man who
shot her father. Later he saves the girl from the gambler, who Is
badly wanted for crimes committed before the girl met him. This is a
typical Western number, not new in plot material, but well constructed
and containing good action and atmosphere.
World Film Corporation.
CAMILLE (Shubert), Jan. 3. — Clara Kimball Young gives one of the
best performances of her entire career in this flve-part adaptation of
the famous play, made under the direction of Albert Capellanl with
Paul Capellanl playing Armand. The picture possesses a strong
emotional quality, it is finely acted and the production is adequate,
LIFE'S WHIRLPOOL (Brady). Jan. 10.— Based on Frank Norris's
novel, "McTeague," this five-part melodrama is strongly acted by Hol-
brook Blinn and Fania Marinoff. The picture is well out of the or-
dinary, but questionable entertainment for the average audience. The
succession of horrors is rather depressing.
HER GREAT HOUR (Equitable-Triumph), Jan. 17.— A flve-part
melodrama written and produced by Stanner E. V. Taylor with a cast
consisting of Molly Mclntyre, Gerda Holmes, Richard Lynn, Martin
Alsop and P. J. LeMae. The production is an unusually gripping one,
well acted and staged. A full review of it will be found on another
page of this issue.
PATHE'S "THE LOVE TRAIL."
"The Dope Doctor," a novel by Richard Dehan, has proved
so popular in England that it has run through twenty-four
editions. The Pathe English office acquired the picture rights
at a very large cost, and the feature made from it will be
released on the Gold Rooster Program January 21st under
the title "The Love Trail.'*
In the cast are Fred Paul, Agnes Glynne and Booth Con-
way, names which perhaps are not so well known on this side
of the water, but stand for popularity in England.
The story is a stirring one, strongly emotional, and deals
with South Africa in Boer war times. It shows the regenera-
tion through love of a clever doctor, Owen Saxham, who
through misfortune becomes a drunkard. Interwoven with
his life story is that of a girl, brought up in the most criminal
and sordid surroundings, why by a happy accident is rescued
from her environment by a nun and becomes a splendid
woman. Heart interest and thrills are united in this picture.
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"THE MISLEADING LADY" (Essanay).
This is a story of a primitive wooing, adapted from the
original dramatic version by Charles W. Goddard and Paul
Dickey. It is the angle and the viewpoint from which the story
is handled, rather than its originality that makes for its
success.
It is a psychological study which depends for its success
Scene from "The Misleading Lady" (Essanay).
on the delicate shading of the acting rather than on the situa-
tions themselves.
And Henry Walthall and Edna Mayo, the leads in the pictures,
make the most of their opportunities for shaded acting.
The story runs smoothly and logically, and has Intense
moments.
A confirmed bachelor and woman-hater responds to the lure
of a girl who, to show her dramatic ability to a theatrical
producer, makes him fall in love with her. Up to the point
where the man is being made to fall in love with the girl, the
picture is conventional. But when he has proposed to her, been
rejected with a laughing explanation that she was amusing
herself and her friends, the picture leaves the beaten track.
Calmly he sets about the winning of her by primitive meth-
ods. He abducts her in a motor car and carries her to a hunt-
ing lodge and there he chains her to the floor. The awakening
of her affections comes with a new-born respect for the man
who can defy conventions because he loves her.
It is in the portrayal of the calm superiority of the male
and a gradual response that the woman makes to his rough
wooing that Mr. Walthall and Miss Mayo have their oppor-
tunity.
And Director Arthur Berthelet has made the most of this
stirring drama.
BIG STUFF IN "THOU SHALT NOT COVET."
A fight to the death between a Royal Bengal tiger and a fero-
cious leopard will prove a feature of "Thou Shalt Not Covet,"
a Selig Red Seal play released through V-L-S-E, Inc.. on
Monday, February 7th. This is one of the most unusual and
exciting scenes ever filmed at the Selig Jungle-Zoo. Another
feature of this unusual drama is the daring risks taken by Miss
Kathlyn Williams, the famous motion picture star. She
plunges headlong from the back of a runaway horse and also
leaps from the deck of a sinking ship into the sea at the risk
of her life. This daring actress also struggles with a leopard
and it is a genuine battle. One of the most spectacular scenes
ever presented in motion pictures is the sinking of an ocean-
going liner at sea. This scene alone cost $50,000 to film. Thou-
sands of extra players participate in the action. They are
seen struggling for the life boats, fighting their way to the
upper decks of the vessel, while away down below in the bowels
of the ship the stokers struggle in the pouring flood like rats
in a trap. It can be conservatively stated that this is one of
the most thrilling spectacles ever shown on the motion pic-
ture screen.
CALIFORNIA TO INSTALL COOPER-HEWITT
SYSTEM.
The California Motion Picture Corporation has arranged with
William C. Hubbard, general sales agent of the Cooper-
Hewitt Electric Co., of Hoboken, for the installation of their
latest devices for the taking of studio pictures. Mr. Hubbard,
who has personally equipped over fifty of the studios here and
in the west, is to make a special trip to California to install
the system which will be the most up-to-date on the Pacific
Coast. A special building is being erected for the accommoda-
tion of the lights which will supplement the already extensive
plant of the California concern.
The decision to use the Cooper Hewitt lights came after a
very careful study of the situation. Arthur C. Payne, one of
the directors of the California Motion Picture Corporation, and
Alex E. Beyfuss, vice president and general manager, visited
last week many of the studios in and around New Tork making
a comprehensive study of the methods of artificial lighting
employed in this vicinity.
"THE THOROUGHBRED" (American).
American Film Company, Inc., announces "The Thorough-
bred" as the second of its releases under the head of the "widely
discussed Mutual Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition. William
Russell and Charlotte Burton are cast in the leading roles
with the support of an all-star cast of American players, in-
cluding Lizette Thorne, Roy Stewart and Jack Prescott.
"The Thoroughbred" is the powerful story of a young man's
fight to "come back" after a severe financial thrashing on the
stock exchange. A score of tremendously big scenes are Intro-
duced including a big mine explosion. Mexicans and miners are
engaged in a gun battle. A stray bullet strikes the mine pow-
der house. A terrific explosion follows, and there is nothing left
of the mining camp but a memory. Director Charles Bartlett
worked for more than a week on this single scene, insuring the
perfection of every detail before he touched off the blast that
spelled ruin for the settlement built up for use in this specific
picture.
Another big scene is the hand-to-hand fight between Kelso
Hamilton (William Russell) and his burly ranch foreman, noted
throughout the country as a bully. A number of striking rail-
road scenes, too, are introduced, in which the dominating char-
acters are Russell and Jack Prescott, who takes the role of
Tom Cook in the production.
In "The Thoroughbred" William Russell introduces his own
favorite saddle horse "Babe." an animal which Russell boasts
Scene from "The Thoroughbred" (American).
of having taught "film temperament." "Babe" can run fifty
feet before the camera and then pull up, with flanks glistening,
eyes aflame and sides heaving as though he had Just completed
a dash from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. It is only on spe-
cial occasions that Mr. Russell will consent to the use of "Babe"
in pictures. On no occasion has the horse appeared on the
screen ridden by anyone but "Bill" himself.
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"JERRY IN MEXICO" (Cub).
The adventures of Jerry, the principal character in the Cub
Comedy releases, Tvhose proclivities continually get him into
trouble, are continued in the Cub Comedy scheduled for re-
lease on the Mutual program for January 21. The picture Is
called "Jerry in Mexico" and transfers the scene of Jerry's
troubles from the states to the country just across the border.
George Ovey plays Jerry in this as in all other Cub pictures.
Jerry has found the states too hot for him, after a series of
Scene from "Jerry in Mexico" (Cub).
painful incidents, and decides that Mexico offers a haven of
rest. Instead it proves just the opposite. His trouble begins
when upon entering a Mexican cafe the Mexican belles insist
upon making him the object of their affections. Were it not
for the objections of the girl's sweethearts everything would
have been glorious for Jerry, but being hot tempered creatures
the aforesaid sweethearts proceed to show their rights. Then
Jerry goes through a series of exciting adventures which ter-
minate only when he is able to make his way to safety back
into the states.
The story as outlined has been worked into a number ot
rapidly occurring comedy situations, which Director Milton
Fahrney has staged In his best style.
George Ovey brings forth his usual number of laughs. His
supporting company includes Jefferson Osborne, George George.
Janet Sully. Belle Bennett and a host of supernumeraries.
"THE BAIT" (Centaur).
For the first of his five-reel productions to be distributed as
Mutual Masterpictures, deluxe edition, David Horsley offers a
strong moralistic drama entitled "The Bait." The principal
Scene from "The Bait" (Centaur).
roles in the story are enacted by a specially engaged cast in-
cluding William Clifford, Betty Hart, Oliver C. Allen, Marvel
Spencer, Frederick Montague and Edward Alexander, the two
first named being featured.
A theme of great possibilities has been taken by the author
of the story, Theodosia Harris, and treated with such human-
ness and thorough knowledge of the subject, that every ad-
vantage of the theme has been realized. It is laid in the land
of the trappers in the great woods of the Northwest. The pic-
ture opens in a symbolic vein by showing the means of catch-
ing big game — these means being "the bait, the trap and the
game." Immediately thereafter the symbols are applied to the
tragedy of the story — the catching of still bigger game — human
lives.
The bait is a pretty girl; the trap is the well laid plans to
fleece "the stranger with the roll" and the unsuspecting trap-
pers; the game is the application of these plans to the men
led on by the bait.
Around these fundamentals a drama of great strength has
been woven pointing toward an ambitious moral. Set in the
beautiful environs of the Northwest woods the drama has a
picturesque aspect which enhances the interest in the tragedy
as it is unfolded.
Scenes typical of a trapping country are introduced by the
use of the Bostock animals in a number of instances, lending
added realism to the play.
The production was staged by William J. Bowman, a recent
addition to Mr. Horsley's staff of directors.
The release date of "The Bait" is January 22.
TYRONE POWER NOW WITH UNIVERSAL.
Tyrone Power, former favorite of the legitimate stage and
popular screen star, is to be featured in a strong Universal
production, the title of which is "The lUborn," and which is
being directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley.
Power's role in "The Illborn" is one of intense dramatic
strength and fits him perfectly. "I like It exceedingly well,"
he said one day last week, as he was making up in his dressing
room at Universal City, "and there are many scenes in the play
which afford me excellent opp^rt'initr- to portray most vividly
Lois Weber Discussing Scene with Tyrone Power.
the emotional qualities that the role demands. It is a pleasure,
indeed, to be a member of the company directed by Miss Weber
and Mr. Smalley."
SOME FEATURES OF "CAPTAIN JINKS."
"Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines," Essanay film adaptation
of Clyde Fitch's brilliant satire of the politics and frivolities of
the '70's, is filled with spectacular features, which lend a won-
derful setting to the work of Ann Murdock, in the leading
feminine part and Richard C. Travers in the title role.
One of the striking features is the dancing. Twenty-four
girls now appearing in "The Follies" in Chicago were engaged
for this work. The dancing girls appear in the comedy in
support of Mme. Trentoni, when she makes her great triumph
in her American stage debut. To make the scene realistic the
Bush Temple theater, Chicago, was engaged and the scene
staged there. The dainty "Follies" girls, gaily costumed,
pirouetted and kicked their heels and toes in the air in a scene
of splendor. They were trained in their dance interpretation
by Director Fred E. Wright.
Another impressive scene is one in which the entire band of
the first regiment, Illinois National Guard, takes part. The
band members, dressed in full regalia of a band of the period
of 1872, makes an impressive appearance which turns into the
ludicrous when led by one of Essanay's comedians.
The band was also utilized for another purpose. It was re-
tained at the Essanay studios during the production of most
of the scenes and blared forth airs so gay that all the players
were stepping lively to keep in tune.
It has lent an air of lightness and quickness to the action
impossible to obtain other wise, each actor catching the spirit
and being carried away with lilting swing of the pieces.
Jack Cohn and his Animated Weekly department, ■which was
transferred from the old studio on Eleventh avenue to Univer-
sal Heights, is going to return to New York City. He will be
stationed at 1600 Broadway with his staff of cameramen.
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"PUDD'NHEAD WILSON" (Lasky).
With Theodore Roberts in the leading role, the Jesse L.
Lasky Feature Play Company will present on the Paramount
program, January 31, a picturization of "Pudd'nhead Wilson"
from the story of the same name by the late Mark Twain.
This production will mark the first of a series of photoplays
taken from the widely read and popular stories by the famous
American humorist.
Throughout the United States the works of Mark Twain
' Scene from "Pudd'nhead Wilson" (Lasky).
are well known to young and old. "Pudd'nhead Wilson" has
had a sale almost as big as Mark Twain's other books, such
as "Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn" and "Innocents Abroad."
Theodore Roberts is exceptionally suited to the role of
"Pudd'nhead Wilson" the small country town lawyer at Daw-
son's Landing, "on the Missouri side of the Mississippi." This
story lends itself admirably to the motion picture form of
narrative, as it is melodramatic, exciting, contains a detective
theme in the plot and makes use of the finger-print method
of detection of criminals.
Among those who appear with Mr. Roberts in "Pudd'nhead
Wilson" are Thomas Meighan, Alan Hale and Florence Da^inar.
THIS INJUNCTION DENIED.
A petition for an injunction and a receiver made to Justice
Ford of the New York Supreme Court by Frank L. Dyer, seek-
ing to prevent a merger between the Dyreda Art Film Com-
pany and the Columbia Film Company, has been denied. Mr.
Dyer claimed that the interests of the minority stockholders
of which he was one. would be jeopardized by the merger, but
the Court took a different view of the subject.
"THE LOVE TRAIL" (Pathe),
A thrilling story of frontier life with love interest through-
out the five acts is told by "The Love Trail," Pathe's release
for January 21st on the Gold Rooster Program.
"The Love Trail" is from the celebrated novel by Richard
Dehan. It introduces an actress of exceptional beauty and
youth to the American Motion Picture Public. She is Miss
Agnes Glynne, who plays the role of Lynette Mildare, an
Scene from "The Love Trail" (Pathe).
orphan, thrown upon her own resources at an early age. Miss
Glynne shares honors with Fred Pa;ul, a wandering South
African physician, and sustains interest throughout the entire
play.
The setting of the story is in South Africa during the Boer
war. Mr. Paul distinguished himself in the role of the doctor.
The picture is up to the high standard set by Pathe's recent
Gold Rooster releases.
Cobe Claims "The Red Circle"
Brings Suit Against Pathe, Bcdboa and Others for an
Injunction and a Receiver.
Andrew J. Cobe, living at 118 West 72nd street. New York,
who conducts the Alliance Exchange, has procured from Jus-
tice Warley Platzek of the Supreme Court a show cause order
against the Balboa Amusement Producing Co., the Pathe Ex-
change, Inc., Harry G. Kosch and Herbert M. Horkheimer, re-
quiring the defendants to explain why they should not be en-
joined from a further use of the film "The Red Circle," which
Cobe claims he is interested In on account of a contract he
made with the first named company. The matter was on the
calendar for argument last week but was adjourned until
Jan. 12 when the defendants will be heard as to their side
of the controversy.
Cobe claims that he entered into a contract with the Balboa
company on Oct. 31, 1915, to market the film on a percentage
basis and that in pursuance of that agreement he had many
exhibitors from out of town brought to New York to see the
film, but on Nov, 19 last, when the exhibitors were ready to
view the film here, it was not produced by the owners. Also,
that a newspaper advertising campaign was started in order
to exploit the film to the public and that much newspaper
space was contracted for, and he added that the Pathe ex-
change was now in possession of the film and were exhibiting
It In New York state.
During the pendancy of the suit Cobe asked the court to
appoint a receiver who should have control of It until the con-
troversy is settled.
FARNHAM SELLING "RACE SUICIDE."
For this, the first release upon the state rights basis to be
marketed by Jos. W. Farnham, formerly general manager of
the All Star Feature Corporation and later of the staff of the
Lubin Manufacturing Company, the distributor has indeed a
novel picture. For the past six months or more the picture
has been in the making at Florida and at Newport, R. I.,
where the sets were built upon a lavish scale.
The picture is one dealing with a subject which Theodore
Scene from "Race Suicide."
Roosevelt made a universal topic but a few years ago and
which, with the realization of what the present European strife
means toward the depopulation of the nations at war, again
becomes a subject of decidedly timely interest.
In the leading roles of the production are to be seen Ormi
Hawley, Earl Metcalfe, Octavia Handworth, Kempton Greene
and Herbert Fortier with a stupendous all-star cast In their
support.
SOUTHERN ROMANCE IN "THE SUPPRESSED^
ORDER."
An Interesting bit of southern romance is pictured in
the three-reel drama from the pen of Kenneth B. Clarke, "The
Suppressed Order," which is being produced at the American
studios for release in the Mutual Program. Edward Conen
plays the role of a dauntless young southern lover, while
Winnifred Greenwood is the daughter of a tavern keeper.
Through it all croons Mammy June (Sylvia Ashton) a typical
old southern darky who helps roll the burden off the shoulders
of the other members of the cast. George Field also appears
in this picture.
PATHE NEWS SHOWS SUBMARINE PICTURES.
One of the most noteworthy news pictures ever taken was
shown in Pathe News No. 105. The cameraman was perched
in an insecure position on the turret of a submarine, and
filmed every stage of the launching of a giant torpedo at an
enemy ship, together with the submersion and rising of the
submarine. The pictures depict in a way that no rhere
description could ever do, the methods adopted by the newest
and most terrible element of modern naval warfare.
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"THE ISLAND OF SURPRISE" (Vitagraph).
Vitagraph announces the completion of Cyrus Townsend
Brady's "The Island of Surprise," filmed under the direction
of Paul Scardon, and featuring William Courtenay, well known
for his work on the legitimate stage. It is a five-part Blue
Ribbon Feature and a ' real thriller in every sense of the
word. Assisting Mr. Courtenay in the cast are Miss Eleanor
Woodruff, Miss Zena Keefe. Charles Kent, Anders Randolf.
Charles Wellesley, Julia Swayne Gordon, Denton Vane and
Scene from "The Island of Surprise" (Vitagraph).
Logan Paul. The story is one that ran in a current magazine,
and Is considered one of the best from the pen of that gifted
author. Dr. Brady. It relates the adventures of Robert
Lovell, following his secret marriage to his father's secre-
tary, although it is planned that he wed the daughter of his
father's business partner. All find themselves on a yachting
cruise and Lovell quarrels with his wife, paying arduous
attention to his near-fiance. He and the two girls are left
alone on an island when a storm blows the yacht hundreds of
miles away.
Savages attack the party and Lovell Is injured in the head
so that he loses all memory of his wedding to the secretary.
She claims him, and the other girl, thinking it a bluff, claims
him also. The real wife offers to give herself to Lovell as
his wife, when savages again attack, and in the terrible fight
that ensues, Lovel sustains severe injuries. The yacht re-
turns and a squad of marines from a battleship rescue the
three. When Lovell regains consciousness, his normal men-
tality Is restored and the climax finds a happy ending in the
reconciliation of all concerned.
The central figure of the story is Courtenay as Lovell, and
he more than upholds the stage reputation he has. The scenes
are unusually beautiful and the direction is all that could be
desired. January 24 is the release date.
JOHN BARRYMORE STARS IN DOUBLE ROLE.
John Earrymore, who has more than equaled on the screen
the reputation which he won on the stage as a comedian. Is
the star of the Famous Players-Paramount production.
"Nearly A King," which is scheduled for release on January
20th. In this story which combines a great deal more of the
swift action of a romantic melodrama with the lightness of
a screamingly funny comedy than does the average humorous
production, Barrymore plays t"wo distinctly different roles, the
one a young Balkan prince and the other an irresponsible,
adventurous American who gets into more than his share
of trouble.
Great as Barrymore has shown his gift of humor to be in
his previous screen appearances such as "The Incorrigible
Dukane," "The Dictator," and others, his playing of two roles
in "Nearly a King" naturally gives him a better opportunity
to do his best comic work. Like the Imitators in vaudeville,
Barrymore is seen giving an imitation of Barrymore as the
prince, for the identities of the American and the prince be-
come confused in the minds of the conspirators who are at-
tempting to force matrimony down the throat of the hapless
prince, and complications develop with lightning rapidity.
"Nearly a King" typifies speedy action and side-splitting
mirth from beginning to end, with a totally unexpected twist
at the finish that will catch every audience napping. In
support of Barrymore there appear Katherine Harris, Russell
Bassett, Fred McQuirk, June Dale and others of equal renown.
MAE MURRAY IN LASKY'S "TO HAVE AND TO
HOLD."
Mae Murray, famous beauty and star of "Ziegfield Follies,"
will make her debut as a photoplay star in the Lasky Feature
Play Co.'s production, "To Have and To Hold," a picturization
of Mary Johnson's novel.
Miss Murray and the big company that will appear with her
and Wallace Reid, who is co-star with her in the production,
have left Hollywood, Calif., and have gone to one of the coast
villages where many of the scenes will be taken.
Mr. Reid. who has just made his bow as a Lasky star with
Cleo Ridgley in "The Golden Chance," will play the role of
Captain Ralph Percy. The rest of the cast includes Tom
Forman, Raymond Hattan, Wllljam Bradbury. James Neill, Bob
Grey, Lucien Littlefleld, Camijte Astor and Bob Fleming.
In order that she may appear exclusively in photoplays. Miss
Murray has definitely left the musical comedy stage for a
period of years and will make her residence for some time to
come at Hollywood, near the Lasky studios. She has been
called the "most beautiful show girl of the world" and during
the past two years has had great popularity as a dancer.
ALICE BRADY IN "THE BALLET GIRL."
Alice Brady is one of the most fascinating screen personalities
of the time. She is famous by name and famous by merit —
a combination that possesses an irresistible drawing power
wherever a picture in which she appears is shown.
In "As Ye Sow," "The Boss," "The Lure of Woman" and "The
Rack" Miss Brady made a powerful appeal to the sympathy of
audiences throughout the world, and now she is to be seen
in the title role of "The Ballet Girl," a picture based upon the
successful play "Carnival."
This picture tells a pathetic story of a little girl who has
a natural tendency, and who in spite of all opposition goes
on the stage and makes a great success. Then her trials and
tribulations begin, but she finally comes through unblemished
in soul and finds happiness with the man she loves.
BLANCHE SWEET IN "THE RAGAMUFFIN."
Blanche Sweet, the popular star of the Jesse L. Lasky Fea-
ture Play company, will appear in lier next photoplay on
January 20, announcement was made yesterday. It is en-
titled "The Ragamuffin," and was written and directed by Wil-
liam C. DeMille.
In this production Miss Sweet will be seen In a role quite
different from any of the score of successful parts with
which her name is identified. She plays a little girl, a waif
of the streets, to whom environment has been unkind. Pro-
tected by thieves, she becomes one — rightfully, she believes
as the balance of fate in her favor is pretty narro'w.
Among those to appear with Miss Sweet are Tom Forman.
Mrs. Lewis McCord, James Neill, Minnette Barrett, Par Jones
and William Elmer.
"A FOOL'S PARADISE" (Ivan.)
"A Fool's Paradise," a five-part drama by Ivan Abramson,
has just been completed at the Frohman studio. Chrystine
Mayo and Paula Shay are the dual stars of this production.
They are supported by an exceptionally strong cast headed
by James Cooley, Jack Clark and Joseph Burke.
The theme of "A Fool's Paradise" treats of an aged senti-
mental financier who on the death of his wife pursues the
path of folly and consummates a marriage with a clairvoyant.
He is rescued from this lamentable condition by the undying
Scene from "A Fool's Paradise" (Ivan).
love of his daughter. Then, not yet too late he makes repara-
tion for the evil his folly occasioned.
Joe Burke, as the sentimental financier, has an opportunity
to portray the role of an old man on the point of second
childhood attempting to hold the love of a scheming young
woman. Miss Mayo, as Maxine, the medium, and erstwhile
fortune-huntress, depicts a type of adventuress different from
the ordinary. Paula Shay acts as the foil of the adventuress
in the role of the financier's loyal daughter. "A Fool's Para-
dise" will be the regular Ivan Film Production's monthly re-
lease for February.
448
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
"THE LURE OF HEART'S DESIRE" (Metro).
Owing to an accident in the factory, which will prevent Its
release on the date scheduled, January 17, Metro Pictures cor-
poration has withdrawn from its program for the present the
five-act production, "The Rose of the Alley," in which Mary
Miles Minter is starred. In its place the Metro Pictures cor-
poration will release the five-part feature, "The Lure of
Heart's Desire," instead of a month later, as was previously
announced. Edmund Breese, who was last starred in "The
Song of the Wage Slave," has the stellar role in this newest
Metro wonderplay. Like his earlier success, "The Lure of
Heart's Desire" is a story of the Alaskan desolate wastes,
coupled with a contrasting glimpse into New York society,
and the Great White Way. In short, the feature is one of
Sceiie from "The Lure of Heart's Desire" (Metro).
sharp contrasts throughout, which enhances its value as a
superb entertainment.
Besides Mr. Breese, there is a strong supporting cast, in-
cluding Jeannette Horton, Arthur Hoops, Evelyn Brent, John
Mahon, and other notable stage and screen artists. The ex-
terior snow scenes were made in the Adlrondacks, where an
Alaskan street was constructed, and other elaborate sets
built. One of the attractive scenes is the New Year's cele-
bration, which was made in the famous Murray's restaurant,
near Broadway and Forty-second street. New York City, which
was made the day after New Year's, and all the waiters, om-
nibuses and the company of professional dancers employed
regularly in the restaurant were used. Francis J. Grandon.
a new director on the Metro staff, made the feature, and it
was produced for Metro by the Popular Plays and Players.
BUFFALO TIMES SYNDICATE HAS WAR PICTURES.
The Buffalo Times Motion Picture Syndicate, of which
Norman E. Mack is proprietor, has taken over the exhibition
rights of The American Correspondent Film Company's latest
war features, "The Warring Millions" and "the Battles of a
Nation." Already the Alms have been shown in New York,
Chicago, Buffalo, Omaha and Washington. At present "The
Warring Millions" is being screened at the Cohen theater In
Poughkeepsle and the Boston Opera House Is showing "The
Battles of a Nation." Mr. Mack reports unusual success for
the pictures; and says the hit they have made lies In the fact
that a few scenes of the film are enough to convince any spec-
tator that The American Correspondent Film company is not
palming off any dead stuff or even sham battles, but is showing
in Its war features actualities of war unadulterated.
This report was verified by large attendances wherever
the pictures were shown; and press write-ups assure their
popularity and success. But what the Buffalo Times Motion
Picture Syndicate considers as Its laurel wreath is the
scramble for state rights. Many states have been sold, it Is
reported, and applications are on the wing.
RAVER'S "THE OTHER GIRL."
The first Raver Film Corporation release, "The Other Girl,"
adapted from the'famous play of the same name by Augustus
Thomas, one of America's foremost dramatists, was enthusi-
astically received at its first presentation. Beside newspaper
men there were many state right buyers present. The press
was unanimous in its praise of the picture, while those who
were directly concerned in the motion picture business re-
marked on the big possibilities the picture contained as a com-
mercial proposition, pointing out the value of James J. Corbett
as a box-office attraction as well as William Muldoon and Paul
Gllmore. who are starred in this picture. Particular mention
was made by nearly every one of the night scenes on Broadway,
i claiming it was the best view of the famous "White Way" at
night that has ever been photographed for motion picture
purposes.
All but about two hundred feet of the entire five reels of
the picture are artistically tinted and toned. The titling of
the picture is considered very good. Many of them are bits
of dialogue taken from the play itself.
The paper on "The Other Girl' Includes two styles of "ones,"
two styles of "threes" and one style "six." The six-sheet has
an especially strong punch in it. It shows the automobile
accident which was photographed at 43d street and Broadway,
one of New York's busiest spots. The myriad of electric lights
are seen in perspective, while in the foreground the speeder
and victim stand in strong relief. Heralds and three-sized
photos are in the advertising lay-out of this picture.
"THE WOMAN WHO DARED" TO BE PRODUCED.
Because of the world war now waging unusual interest
centers in the story of "The Woman Who Dared" by C. N.
and A. M. Williamson, an exciting story of foreign politics,
adventure and intrigue, which is announced as the third re-
lease of the California Motion Picture Corporation, in their
new series of master film productions of which "The Unwrit-
ten Law" by Edwin Milton Royle is the second and which Is
reviewed In this week's issue. In "The Woman Who Dared"
is handled In the adroit manner so characteristic of the skill-
ful Williamsons diplomatic events negotiated between England,
France and Germany preceding the outbreak of hostilities and
while treated as fiction they have a foundation in fact which
make this story of vital interest at this time. "The Woman
Who Dared" will also provide a new avenue of endeavor for
Beatrice Michelena, the fascinating film favorite whom the
California Motion Picture Corporation has been exploiting.
KORNICKER HAS SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
Arnold Kornicker, traveling representative of Menger &
Ring, New York City, manufacturers of lobby display frames,
has returned from a very successful trip through Michigan,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. Some of the many theatres equipped
by Mr. Korniker are the New Majestic, Wyandotte, Mich.; the
Norwood, Broadway-Strand and Garden theaters in Detroit,
the New Strand in Cleveland and the new 56th Street Theater
in Philadelphia.
Next week Mr. Kornicker leaves on a tour which will cover
the above territory and also Missouri and Illinois. Exhibitors
not satisfied with their present lobby displays should write
the home office which is in constant touch with Mr. Kornicker,
who will be pleased to call on them and offer suggestions en-
tailing them with no obligations whatsoever.
"A FOOL'S PARADISE" COMPLETED FOR IVAN.
Setting the pace in the speedy production of five-reel feature
photodratnas, Ivan Abramson has just completed his latest
work written especially for the screen, "A Fool's Paradise," In
the short period of three weeks.
The locale of the story required Atlantic City exteriors and
Mr. Abramson and his entire company spent the best part of
a week at this resort getting the proper settings.
On their return they entered into the possession of the
Frohman studio and now after three weeks the picture Is
completed. It is being cut personally by the director, who
thinks that not the most unimportant part of his work Is
the proper Joining of the scenes.
A Fool's Paradise features Jointly Paula Shay and Crystine
Mayo. The exceptional cast included James Cooley, Jack
Clarke and Joe Burke. This feature is scheduled as the regular
monthly Ivan release for February.
Notes of the Trade
CILIN CAMPBELL, the dean of the Selig directors came
from Los Angeles to Chicago Monday, January 3rd for a
visit with William N. Selig, president of the Selig Poly-
scope Company. Mr. Campbell recently completed the produc-
tion of "Thou Shalt Not Covet" a Selig Red Seal Play written
by James Oliver Curwood and featuring Tyronne Power and
Kathlyn Williams supported by Guy Oliver and Eugenie
Besserer together with an all-star cast of players. Mr.
Campbell expects to return to the Pacific Coast in the near
future. He has been consulting with Mr. Selig regarding the
forthcoming production of "The Crisis," "Thou Shalt Not
Covet" will be released Feb. 7th through V-L-S-E.
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"LIIlo of the Sulu Seas," a pearl fishing romance of the South
Seas, is now being produced by the American company as a
Clipper release for the Mutual Program.
This picture is being directed by Edward M. Langley. Harold
Lockwood and May Allison play the leading roles.
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Lucille Ward as Mme. Pazzazzas gives a highly humorous
touch to "Mischief and a Mirror," a forthcoming American
"Beauty" release.
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W. S. Forsythe, for five years a photographer for the Edison
Company and later with the Universal for two years, has been
hired by the Mirror Films, Inc., to take charge of the Camera
work for one of its companies. Mr. Forsythe would have been
in Jamaica by this time had it not been for the illness of his
wife, which prevented him from taking the Journey as camera
man for Herbert Brenon and Annette Kellermann.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
449
COLUMBIA, ALA. — The American theatre has been re-
modeled and a new white marble front constructed.
Banning. Calif. — The Banning opera house has been leased
by J. O. Grant.
Los Angeles, Calif. — George Lanzby has purchased the In-
terest of C. W. McKee in the Creation theatre on Sunset boule-
vard.
Los Angeles, Calif. — The Brooklyn theatre at 2235 Brooklyn
avenue has been purchased by J. A. Menard.
Los Angeles, Calif. — Silverman and Kramer have reopened
the Grove theatre, located at the corner of Fifth and Los
Angeles streets, and renamed it the Jewel.
Long Beach, Calif. — The Boston theatre has been leased by
E. Gaynor.
San Francisco. Calif. — Extensive alterations have been made
to the American theatre on Market street, including a new
balcony. The improvements cost about $25,000.
Tulare. Calif, — The Airdome, formerly conducted by H. D.
Lester, has been taken over by Cain & Ferguson.
South Manchester. Conn. — James Goldman Ijas disposed of his
Interest in the Park theatre to John F. Sullivan, of New York.
Aurora. Ill, — The Strand is the name of a new moving picture
theatre opened here.
Bath, III. — A new moving picture theatre has been opened
here by A. Valliere.
■ Cicero, 111. — Klucina & Vittner, 5700 W. 22d street, are pre-
paring plans for a two-story theatre, store and office building,
177 by 122 feet, to cost $175,000.
Lombard, 111. — A. J. Keiler plans to erect a one-story moving
picture theatre, 38 by 85 feet, to cost $8,000.
Macomb, 111. — The Gem theatre is now being conducted by
L. L. Butterfield.
Springfield, III. — Augustus Kerasotes, owner of the Savoy
theatre which was recently damaged by fire, plans to remodel
the house as soon as the insurance is adjusted.
Greencastle. Ind. — The Lyric theatre now being operated by
C. F. Holderman, has been redecorated.
Princeton, Ind. — Charles P. Woods has disposed of his In-
terest In the Star theatre to Gene W. Barrett.
Richmond, Ind. — A new $8,000 pipe organ has been installed
in the Palace theatre.
South Whitley, Ind. — The Felter theatre, conducted by Wilson
Brothers, has been improved with a new front.
Swayzee. Ind, — A. L, Dunevant, of Upland, Ind., has opened
a moving picture theatre here.
Walkerton. Ind, — The handsome New Link theatre has been
opened.
Albia, la. — The King theatre, formerly conducted by Fred
Lambert, has been taken over by F. J. Kisslck.
Cedar Falls, la. — M. C. Clinton has sold the Empress theatre
to W. A. Matthies.
Grinnell, la. — The Star is the name of a new moving picture
theatre opened here by Mart & Son.
Salina, Kans. — A new moving picture theatre of reinforced
concrete construction Is being erected by Herbert Thacher.
It will have seating capacity for 1,000 persons and cost
$100,000.
Hartford, Ky. — The Star is the name of a new moving pic-
ture theatre opened by Heavrin & Barrass.
Louisville, Ky. — The Second Street Amusement Company has
awarded the contract to Lichtenfeld & Metzner Company to
erect a commodious fireproof moving picture theatre, 70 by 150
feet, at Second and A streets; composition, roof, concrete and
tile floor; cost, $35,000; heating plant, $2,500.
Lynn, Mass. — The new Strand theatre erected by the Mark-
Strand Theatre Company, of New York City, has been opened.
It has seating capacity of 2,500.
Calumet, Mich. — Extensive alterations will be made to the
Orpheum theatre, a new addition built and the seating capacity
increased.
Calumet, Mich, — The seating capacity of the People's theatre
has been increased by the addition of 100 new opera chairs.
Detroit, Mich. — The seating capacity of the Rex theatre on
West Fort street has been increased. The house now has
accommodations for 1,000 persons.
Filmont, N. Y. — Clarence Hocton, Hudson, Mass,, plans to
erect a two-story moving picture theater, 80 by 35 feet.
New York, N. Y. — A modern moving picture theater will be
erected at 115-19 Eighth avenue. The structure will cover an
area 50 by 100 feet and cost approximately $15,000. Lessee, M.
Needle.
New York, N. Y. — M. R. Ryan, 149 Broadway, will erect a
commodious moving picture theater and store building, 51 by
150 feet, to cost $45,000. Lessee, Bofan Amusement Co., L. S.
Bolognino, president, 615 Eighth avenue.
Raleigh. N. C. — Howell Cobb, owner of the Rallegh Apart-
ment, will erect a commodious fireproof moving picture theatre.
It will have seating capacity for 1,000 persons.
Kenmare, N. D. — The Lyceum theater has been taken over by
L. T. Darling.
Rolette, N. D. — The Foster building has been leased for a
term of years by Harry Woodruff, who will convert the struc-
ture into a modern moving picture theatre.
Wilton, N. D. — A handsome new brick moving picture theater
has been opened by C. V. Danielson, It has seating capacity
of about 400 and cost $10,000.
Ada, O. — The Odeon theatre is now being operated by the
Hunt-Moss Amusement Co.
Canton. O. — W. E. Klotz plan* to erect a modern fireproof
moving picture theatre on Market avenue.
Canton. O, — Harvey Loehr, 2248 Mahoning road, N. E., is
preparing plans for a two-story moving picture theatre, 50
by 100 feet.
Cleveland, O.- — The Peerless theater, at 3134 Cedar avenue,
formerly conducted by Edward Stadler, has been taken over by
Henry Kaplan.
Gallon, O. — E. H. Schott, who recently purchased the Grand
theater on South Market street, has had the house thoroughly
renovated.
Hillsboro, Ore. — A moving picture theatre of hollow tile and
brick Is being erected by J. M. Wall; lessee, G. C. Combs.
Medford, Ore. — D. L. Shartes has taken over the lease of
A. C. Burgess on the Star theatre.
Pendleton, Ore. — The lower floor of the Temple building has
been leased and is being converted into a modern moving pic-
ture theater.
Braddock, Pa. — F, P. Garber is the new owner of the Rex
theater.
Carnegie, Pa. — The Lyric Amusement and Arcade Company
will expend $8,000 in remodeling Its moving picture theater.
Britton, S. D. — A modern fireproof moving picture theater,
the Strand, has been completed and opened to the public. The
structure cost $15,000.
Highmore, S. D. — The Cecil is the name of a new moving
picture theater erected here.
Lake Andes, S. D. — O. K. Hillard has leased Remington Hall
and will operate it as a moving picture theatre.
Sioux Falls, S. D. — Edward Johnson is erecting a new moving
picture theatre on E. Eighth street,
Chattanooga, Tenn, — Stair & Havlin have disposed of their
interest in the Bijou theater to John C. Twinam. The purchase
price is said to have been $38,000. A new $10,000 organ has
been Installed.
Houston, Tex. — H. C. Northfleet has taken over the Dixie
theatre and renamed it the Globe.
Houston, Tex. — Hugh Hamilton has let the contract to the
Central Contracting Company to erect a three-story reinforced
concrete moving picture theater and office building, to cost
$35,000.
Aberdeen, Wash. — The Grand theater has been reopened by
G. F. Nye.
Walla Walla, Wash. — The Arcade theater, formerly conducted
by George Retzer, Jr., has been purchased by R. W. Carm.
Huntington, W. Va. — Plans are being considered by the Le-
land Amusement Company for the erection of a fireproof mov-
ing picture theatre.
Delavan, Wis. — The Interest of M. E. Wilder in the Pastime
theatre has been purchased by T. C. Lewis.
La Crosse, Wis. — A new fireproof moving picture theater,
located at the corner of West avenue and Jackson street, has
been opened by F. J. Williams. It has seating capacity of 600
and cost $20,000.
Osceola, Wis. — The Iris theater has been taken over by Carl
M. Lynn.
Oshkosh, Wis. — Herman Lewis has leased the Grand opera
house for a term of five years. It is said he will operate it as a
first-class moving picture theater.
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450
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Trade News of the Week
Gathered by Our Own Correspondents
New Thirty Minute Bill
Massachusetts Lawmakers Have Eye on Motion Picture Business This Year — New
Thirty-Minute Reel Show Bill Introduced — Censorship Bills to Follow — League
Is Now Better Able to Handle Freak Measures.
By William M. Flynn, Boston Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
BOSTON, MASS. — Films, picture ma-
chines, buildings and other compo-
nent factors in the moving picture indus-
try will play an important part in thf
procedure of the Massachusetts legislature
this year. Several bills having a serious
•effect upon the industry in one form or
another have either been filed or will be
in the near future in both the Senate and
the House of Representatives.
While the fight before the General
Court may not be as spectacular this year
as it was last, owing to the absence of
the "Birth of a Nation" bill, it will never-
theless be just as energetic to prevent the
legislature from heaping any more burd-
ens upon the business than exist at pres-
ent. Two, if not more, censorship bills
are almost certain to be filed within a
short time for the manner in which these
bills were treated last year did not suit
those who were attempting to push the
measure through, and they will undoubt-
edly be back in the arena again.
League Better Able to Handle Any
Situation.
The moving picture industry of Massa-
chusetts today, however, is far better
ganlzed than it was a year ago. The ex-
change men, exhibitors, operators and
others in the business now have a more
definite idea of legislative procedure.
Tliey have learned by experience how to
combat many of the unfair, discriminating
measures that are annually introduced by
well meaning but misinformed persons
who believe they are doing a public good.
These are the sort of people who really do
more harm than those fortunately few
persons who are sometimes accused of fil-
ing bills for spite or for the sole purpose
of having somebody buy them off.
Those allied with the moving pictures
Interests in Massachusetts have sought
and secured the good will and support of
thfe great mass of people in the Common-
wealth. They have always tried to safe-
guard the welfare of their patrons vnd
this attitude in no small measure Is re-
sponsible for the tremendous growth of
the industry in the old Bay State. The
film men have always been willing and
eager to acquiesce in anything tliat is fair,
equitable and reasonable, but they are
only exhibiting a true American spirit in
refusing to be Imposed upon without a
struggle. For that reason a close watch
is now being kept upon the activities of
the legislature which has just convened
on Beacon Hill.
Thirty-Minute Reel Bill.
The first anti-picture bill to receive any
consideration is one introduced by Repre-
sentative Charles Chapman of Cambridge
— the thirty-minute reel bill. Rep. Chap-
man Is serving his first year as a mem-
ber of the Massachusetts General Court.
He is perhaps better known to the public
as "Sandy" Chapman, a vaudeville enter-
tainer of a national reputation, and the
measure brought In under his name has
been in the legislature before. This year,
however. It is intimated that certain vau-
deville Interests will put up a stubborn
flght to get It through.
Will Boost Vaudeville.
The principal sections of this bill as it
stands at present are as follows:
"Section 1. No person, firm, corporation
or association of persons shall operate or
cause to be operated, and no manager,
owner or proprietor of a hall, theatre or
other place of amusement shall permit to
be used or operated, in any hall, theater,
or other place of amusement, any machine
or other device for the projection of pic-
tures upon a screen or other substance for
a period exceeding thirty minutes for each
film, picture or series of pictures. Every
person, firm, corporation or association of
persons, operating or owning such ma-
chines shall, after each film, picture or
series of pictures, or at the expiration of
said period of thirty minutes, furnish some
other form of amusement or entertain-
ment for a period of not less than ten
minutes. But the provision of this sec-
tion shall apply only to moving picture
machines, so called, and shall not be con-
strued to include machines or other de-
vices for projecting pictures upon a screen
or other substance, which pictures remain
stationary thereon.
"Section 2. Any person, firm, corporation
or association of persons, violating any
provision of this act shall be subject to a
fine of not less than fifty dollars or to
imprisonment for not less than six
months."
There is also another section of the
bill which deals with the repeal of all
other acts on the statute books which
conflict with the provisions of the first
two sections.
Hits Stnall ViUage Houses a Blow.
This bill. If enacted into law, probably
would not affect any of the larger play-
houses to an appreciable extent, but it
would probably work a hardship on a
large majority of the smaller houses that
are scattered about in the little communi-
ties of the state. The real danger in the
bill, however, is in the fact that if it be-
comes a law, an attempt might be made
next year to cut the time a film may be
shown from thirty minutes to a much
shorter period. The consensus of opinion
is that the object of the measure is to pro-
vide more work for a large number of
small time vaudeville turns that have
been thrown out of employment by the
rapid advance of the film Industry In
Massachusetts.
WITH MANAGER SORIERO.
Manager Thomas D. Sorlero of the Park
theater has put over a winner with a new
mysterious opera singer stunt. He has
aroused considerable speculation as to the
Identity of one of his vocal artist, who ap-
pears on the stage wearing a mask. The
idea has been well worked up from a pub-
licity standpoint and the receipts are
showing its value as a box oflice attrac-
tion. Sorlero Is a hustler and Is packing
the Park at every performance. He now
has as an assistant William Fleming, who
until recently was identified with the Poll
interests in Waterbury, Conn. Sorlero is
also working out some new lighting effects
in the balcony of his theater with the Idea
"' obtaining more light in the auditorium
thout interfering with a view of the pic
of obtai
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tures on the screen. Th
still In its embryo
e experiment Is
BOSTON'S NEW FENWAY.
The Fenway theater, Boston's newest,
palatial photoplay house, which was re-
cently opened on Massachusetts avenue,
near Boylston street, is a welcome addi-
tion to the list of Boston show palaces.
Situated as it is in the Back Bay district
of the Hub and getting its patrons fro^n
one of the most densely populated of
the city's middle class residential sections,
the Fenway theater fills a long felt want
and Is receiving well merited support un-
der the able direction of Manager Stanley
Sumner.
A brilliant future is predicted for this
theater. The growth of the city is uptown
and the location of the Fenway should be
an excellent and paying amusement site
for a generation. The property is owned
by the Colonial Realty company and this
company has laid out a large sum of
money in the construction, decoration and.
equipment of the structure.
An unique arrangement has been worked
out for the stage and the picture screen, a
specially constructed screen of gold fibre
which produces an exceedingly clear pic-
New Fenway Theater.
ture. The theater boasts of a large or-
chestra, which is seated on the level of
the audience behind a rail while beyond is
a balcony containing a singer's stand. The
organ pipes are arranged on both sides of
the stage. The organist is Mr. B. B. Gil-
lette, who for many years was organist of
Trinity Church. Young lady ushers are
employed In the theater and a general
air of quiet refinement is carried through-
out the entire amphitheater.
Films are changed twice a week and
Manager Sumner has been fortunate In
booking some high class vocal artists to
appear at the Fenway during the rest of
the season. The house had an auspicious
opening, more than 15, 000. persons visiting
the playhouse on Its birthday.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
451
LOUIS B. MAYER TO TAKE REST.
Louis B. Mayer, manager of the New
England office of the American Feature
Film exchange, distributors of Metro pic-
tures in this district, is planning a South-
ern trip, after a year's steady work dur-
ing which time he has succeeded in placing
Metro features on the New England map.
About a year ago Mr. Mayer underwent an
operation for appendicitis. After recuper-
ating from the effects of the operation, he
Immediately resumed his duties and is well
deserving of the contemplated rest. Dur-
ing his absence, Thomas Sprye, his efficient
assistant, will direct the destinies of
Metro pictures in this territory. Mr. Sprye
is enthusiastic over the New England fu-
ture of the new single reel Metro produc-
tions.
BIG NEV/ PROVIDENCE HOUSE.
The Emory Brothers of Providence are
constructing a new theater in that city
which is expected to seat at least 3,500
persons. According to available informa-
tion the theater when completed will be
the most up-to-date structure of Its kind
in Providence. It will be called the Emory
theater and will be a combined picture and
vaudeville house.
GENERAL FILM HAPPENINGS.
Mr. Harry Smith, formerly connected
with the booking department of the Bos-
ton office of the General Film, has been
placed in charge of the special feature de-
partment, taking the place of Jefferson D.
Levine who has been made assistant-
manager. Mr. Lawrence J. Hacking, who
succeeded Edward Farrell as manager of
the local branch of the General Film com-
pany is rapidly forging to the front as one
of the most popular exchange men in New
England. Letters received by friends in
this city intimate that Mr. Farrell, who
now directs the southern destinies of the
General Film, and his private secretary,
Mr. Edwin H. McCloskey are very much
pleased with conditions as they found
them In Atlanta, Ga. New England feels
the loss of both men and they have the
well wishes of this territory for a pros-
perous future.
MAINE COMPENSATION ACT.
Workmen's Compensation Is Now in Ef-
fect and Theaters Employing More
Than Five Persons Are AfTected.
By John P. Flanagan. Maine Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World (Bangor).
BANGOR, ME. — Maine theaters employ-
ing more than five persons are af-
fected by the Workmen's Compensation
Act, passed by the last legislature, which
has just gone into effect. A brief sum-
mary of the law, the enforcement of
which is in the hands of a commission
composed of the commisisoner of labor,
the insurance commissioner and a third
member, follows:
Written notice must be served on an
employer within 30 days after Injury.
To total dependents of the injured em-
ploye must be paid .a minimum of $4 a
week, and a maximum of $10 a week for
a period of 300 weeks after injury on a
basis of 50 per cent, of the weekly wage
of the employe. If there are no depend-
ents, it is provided that expense of last
sickness and burial be paid to a maximum
of $200.
Settlements by agreement require the
approval of the 'jommission.
A claim for compensation is not as-
signable or subject to attachments, or
liable in any way for debts.
Reports of all accidents to employes are
required to be filed with the commission
by employers.
An agreement by an employe to waive
his rights under the act is void.
Employers may insure in any casualty
company authorized to do business in
Maine.
Other Insurance or savings of employe
are not to be considered In fixing com-
pensation.
Right of Appeal Upheld
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Tells Censor That Picture Makers Have Right
of Appeal from His Decisions on the Broadest Terms — This Is Counted as an
Important Victory by the Film People.
Special to Moving Picture World from Philadelphia News Service.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Although the
judgment of the State Board of Cen-
sors was upheld by Common Pleas Court
No. 5 in prohibiting the photodrama,
"Sealed Lips," a production of the Equit-
able corporation, a most important point
was settled in favor of the film interests
when the court decided that there is a
right of appeal to the courts from de-
cisions handed down by the Board of
Censors. The film was disapproved by
the censors because of moral conditions,
and the judges "who viewed the picture
also condemned certain suggestive scenes.
Counsel for the Pennsylvania Board of
Censors brought up the point as to
whether or no the court had a lawful
right to interfere with their decisions
and as to wliether or no they were sat-
isfactorily able to censor reels of mov-
ing picture films and to hand down a
decision as to the respective merits of
the picture in question regarding moral
conditions.
The court in deciding otherwise, said:
"This right of appeal is given in the
broadest terms and is not limited into
an inquiry into the good faith of the
board or to the question of an abuse of
the discretion primarily vested in them,
but assigns to the court the duty of de-
termining, de novo, whether or not the
reel in question is moral and proper, or
is sacrilegious, obscene, indecent or im-
moral, or such as tends to debase or cor-
rupt public morals."
This decision is regarded as a decisive
victory by the moving picture interests
and It is assured that any censoring of
pictures which fails to meet with the ap-
proval of the producers will most cer-
tainly be contested in court.
W. L. NEVIN BUYS EMPIRE.
The Empire theater, at the northeast
corner of Broad and Fairmount avenues,
which recently was sold at public auction
by Samuel T. Freeman & Co. to William
L. Nevin for a sum of $139,000, has been
conveyed by the Empire Theater com-
pany to William L. Nevin for $39,000 sub-
ject to a mortgage of $100,000. The prop-
erty is assessed at $150,000. This theater,
which was formerly known to theater-
goers as the Park, was erected about
twenty years ago by the late Israel
Fleishman.
NEW GERMANTOWN HOUSE.
Bids are being received for the erec-
tion of a moving picture theater in Ger-
mantown. The theater is to occupy a lot
125 by 150 feet In dimensions and Is to
be one story In height and of brick and
concrete construction. Ketcham & Mc-
Quade, Cramp & Co., P. M. Sax, Frank G.
Stewart, the O'Mara Construction com-
pany and other well known builders havt
already submitted their bids. The con-
tract will be awarded within a short per-
iod of time.
MORE MACHINES STOLEN.
Those persons who recently terrorized
the moving picture industry in this vicin-
ity by stealing many valuable projecting
machines are again at work and David
Altman, 549 West Pike street, reports
the loss of two machines. So far the
guilty party has been unmolested.
Good Holiday Business Reported in
Philadelphia.
Business conditions with local exhib-
itors are better at the present time than
has been the case for many weeks. Man-
agers of the leading houses report large
attendance and similar news has been re-
ceived from every section of the city.
The holidays brought large audiences to
the picture shows and from now until
the Lenten season makes aji appearance
Philadelphia exhibitors expect to show to
full houses.
There seems to be a marked tendency
upon the part of the public to patronize
those theaters exhibiting the best films
and the day of the little corner moving
picture theater has passed in this city.
The average citizen is fast becoming a
critic upon the subject and it is against
his taste to witness a production of In-
ferior qualities. It is surprising to note
the manner in which the moving picture
fan for his own personal satisfaction
sets back in his seat and attempts to
diagnose the film before his view. If
there is anything the matter with the
picture they are sure to fall upon it and
tear it to pieces literally and the educa-
tional side of the industry is assuming
larger proportions daily. The trade aa
a whole Is very optimistic at the present
time and a profitable season Is expected.
Censor Books $4,265 in Year's Fines.
According to statistics recently handed
down by the State Board of Moving Pic-
ture Censors, headquarters Harrisburg,
Pa., sixty-four exhibitors were prosecuted
for exhibiting moving picture films
against the regulations of the board and
in every case the fight was pushed to a
conclusion and the defendant fined. The
fines received during the year amounted
to $4,265 and ranged in size from $5 to
$300. The majority of offenses occurred
in Philadelphia although Reading, Har-
risburg, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Altoona
and Scranton helped swell the total.
SIEGEL JOINS BLUE BIRD.
By Jacob J. Kalter.
^EWARK, N. J.— Below is a photo of
J-^ Henry Slegel, the new manager of
the Blue Bird interests In Newark. Mr.
Slegel, although a comparatively new man
in the film exchange business, has made
an enviable record In
the short time that he
has been In It. Early
last year he joined the
World Film Company,
and worked from their
Pittsburg office. He
made friends readily
with the Pittsburg ex-
hibitors, and his good
work was soon re-
warded by the World
concern, who put him
in charge of their
Newark office. In his
capacity of manager,
Mr. Slegel was given
an opportunity to show
his worth. He points
with pride to the fact
that he has no enemies in the film busi-
ness, but on the contrary he numbers the
most prominent exhibitors in New Jersey
among his friends.
When the Blue Bird proposition was
offered to him the early part of January
Mr. Slegel decided to accept the Jersey
territory. In speaking of the method of
approving the various Blue Bird produc-
tions, Mr. Siegel explained to the Newark
correspondent of the MOVING PICTURE
WORLD that a committee composed of
twenty exhibitors, representing all classes
of photoplay houses, must approve each
feature IJefore it is placed on the pro-
gram. The headquarters of the Blue
Bird Newark office is 286 Market street.
Henry Slegel
452
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Propects tor 1916
Federal Reserve Board's Latest General Account of Business Shows Expansion in
New York — Renewed Vigor in Boston — Improvement in Philadelphia — In South
Business Is Sound, Though There Is Some Complaint.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Co
WASHINGTON, D. C. — There has been
more or less complaint of poor busi-
ness by motion picture exhibitors of late.
It has been stated that while this was
due in part to increased competition, the
main reason for decreased box office re-
ceipts lies in the fact the general business
throughout the country has besn dull.
Thus it is interesting to note that accord-
ing to a statement just issued in Wash-
ington by the Federal Reserve Board,
based on the reports of the agents in the
twelve Federal Reserve districts located
throughout the country, that a very satis-
factory boom is at hand and prosperity is
once more with us.
What New York Shows.
A summary of the report would show
that general trade in the New York dis-
trict during the month of December, for
which the report was rendered, was un-
usually active and continues to expand.
Retail and department stores enjoyed a
large holiday business and wholesalers
are receiving heavy buying orders for
general merchandise. There were fewer
business failures and there was an In-
crease in building operations.
Improvement in Boston.
In the Boston district the general im-
provement in business has continued with
renewed vigor. This upward trend started
in the lines of goods affected by emer-
gency orders and has spread until now
business is better in all lines than it has
been for a long time. Domestic business
is becoming a larger factor each month.
Labor is in good demand and In some
lines hard to obtain. Building and engi-
neering operations in New England for
the year, with the exception of 1912, were
the largest in fifteen years.
Philadelphia Report Promising.
In the Philadelphia district conditions
continue to Improve, and banks through-
out the entire district report that condi-
tions are most promising. Factories of
all kinds are running full time, some of
them with double shifts, and many are
making the greatest output in their his-
tory. Pay rolls are large, and labor, both
skilled and unskilled. Is scarce. Retail
trade for December shows a decided in-
crease over the same month of 1914. Col-
lections are reported good. The commu-
nity seems to be well supplied with
money, and the Increase In sales Is both
In quantity and quality of goods pur-
chased.
Full Capacity in Cleveland.
In the Cleveland district the steel mills
are at full capacity and the orders they
have on hand will keep them running to
the limit for the entire year of 1916. Ac-
tivity in the oil fields of the district is
quite marked. Crops are good. Post
office receipts for the month show an In-
crease over November. During the past
month, trade in practically all lines has
been in a very satisfactory condition, and
there has been no retrogression from the
advances of October and November. The
department stores and retailers are now
generally busy. Settled cold weather and
the holiday season have materially stimu-
lated general business. There is no lack
of employment. Skilled labor of almost
every kind is In demand at full prices.
General conditions, according to the re-
port, are highly satisfactory.
In the South.
The South has been generally complain-
ing of poor picture business, especially
during December, and it Is the hope of
the exhibitors that the prosperity noted by
the Government agents in mercantile
lines, with labor so fully employed, will
rrespondent of Moving Picture World.
spread to the extent of being more favor-
able to the film business.
The closing days of the year 1915 pre-
sent a general activity and expansion in
all lines, predicting a sound and perma-
nent prosperity for the Atlanta district.
The general business conditions of the
district are on a sound basis, with strong
and wide advancement in some particular
lines. The retail trade during the month,
and more especially the holiday season,
was exceedingly bright.
In Middle West.
The Improvement In business and manu-
facturing in the Chicago district as shown
in former reports was well maintained
during the month of December. Reports
from banking officials throughout the dis-
trict show that manufacturers, whole-
salers and retailers are doing business on
an even more than normal basis.
The report froin the St. Douls district
covers the month of November. It shows
that business there is in an excellent con-
dition. The St. Louis post office reports
the largest receipts it has ever had for
the month of November. Building opera-
tions in all of the large cities of the dis-
trict show a decided Increase over last
year.
Conditions are also excellent In the Min-
neapolis district for the retail holiday
trade has been brisk at all points. Whole-
sale lines are In good condition. Collec-
tions are excellent. The lumber trade con-
tinues to revive. Industrial concerns are
active, with much new business. Labor
Is full employed at good wages. The out-
look for 1916, It is said, is excellent, and
expressions from all lines of business are
very hopeful and optimistic.
It Is said of the Kansas City district
that probably at no time in its history,
taken as a whole, has the wholesale trade
been so active and satisfactory as at
present. The mail order business espe-
pecially Is extremely active. Retailers re-
port increased holiday trade and splendid
collections.
In the Southwest.
The report for the Dallas District Is
based on conditions during the month of
November, but shows that everything in
that section is decidedly satisfactory.
Increased activity in many lines is noted
in the San Francisco district and for
this section of the country the outlook
is very bright.
With labor fully employed and at good
wages, with money less tight, and every-
thing pointing to a good 1916 in commer-
cial lines, the motion picture exhibitors
may take heart, for all of these things
constitute factors which make possible
satisfactory box office returns.
Exchanges Working for Better Express Service
Discussion at National Association Meeting of Interest to All Exchange Men —
Ideas to Further Better Transshipment of Films.
WASHINGTON, D. C. — The various ex- exchange managers. They were assured
changemen of Washington, D. C, that positive rules of the company, based
are co-operating with one another In an upon orders of the Interstate Commerce
effort to secure a better express service Commission, demanded returns on C. O. D.
in the territory comprising the District shipments within twenty-four hours after
of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and delivery, and suggested that when the
North Carolina, and with this In view have money was not received within a reason-
been holding meetings of the National able time that his office be informed of
Exchangemen's Association to which are the facts. Immediate attention was prom-
being invited the general agents of the Ised to all complaints and it was agreed
various companies who go over the mat- that a form letter,' as follows, be adopted
ter with them, pointing out what can be by all of the exchanges to be tilled out
done to expedite deliveries. and forwarded to the local office of the
... ... T^ r^ , A L. Adams Express Company when such cases
Advice of Adams Express General Agent. arise. This form can be used for submis-
Conslderable good advice was given the sion of similar complaints to other com-
exchangemen at their last meeting by panics, and can be adopted for use any-
General Agent Killian, of the Adams Ex- where:
press, who pointed out to them that they 191 . .
should first ascertain what sort of service Express Company.
was possible by express before booking Under date of there was
their films. To do so would be to safe- . ,. , ^ ... ^ ..
guard against many disappointments both delivered to your company a shipment of
to exchangemen and exhibitors. He of- films consigned to the
fered to furnish the members with a theater, at
schedule showing the time of leaving of c. O. D. $ and charges, on which
all trains carrying express matter to and '^ ^ %,, ,, ^
from Washington, as well as of arrival of no returns have been made. Kindly show
all incoming trains at this city and the returns or advise why not yet made.
points in the territory served from here. Tours truly.
Upon the receipt of this information, the
exchangemen have decided that they will Name of exchange'.
secure large blackboards on which the
names of the towns and train time will To Adopt a Label.
be placed, and corrections will be made « ■ i. , « , ,.. , ,,, ,
frorS time to time as train schedules may ^ label of a color wh.ch will in no
be "hanged by the railroad or express wise conflict with such colors now in use
"^ ,p to desiernate 'explosives when they or
companies. other like materials are being sent, as is
Ti , ov. :-,_...,<.,. .,nj 'nsio<,o/i for* required by Interstate Commerce laws. Is
Prompt Shipments and Delayed C. O. D. ^^ ^^ adopted for the purpose of giving In-
Keturns. structlons for the disposition of films and
It was stated at this meeting that it paper where for any reason delivery can
was the desire of all those present that not be effected. This label will read "If
the film service they had to offer be made for any reason not delivered or held, wire
as efficient as possible and one of the ways immediately at the expense of
in which Increased efficiency could be ef- Film company."
fected would be through prompt ship- It was stated that booking of films were
jY,ents. often lost under conditions where delivery
Of interest wholly to the exchangemen cannot be made because of the delays In-
was the discussion of the problem of de- cident to the sending by the agent at
layed C. O. D. returns. It being pointed out point of destination of the usual "On
that these were often held for an indefl- Hand" notice, wherein Instructions for
nite period, much to the annoyance of the disposal are requested.
January 15, 1916
NEW YORK MIDSTATE LETTER.
By E. O. Weinberg, Troy Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
Mr. Epstein is now manager of the
Pathe brancli in Syracuse. The Pathe
Exchange in Albany will be open about
February 1, 1916, at 39S Broadway.
The Rex Film Exchange (Universal) Is
loolting for new quarters.
"The Birth of a Nation" played to capa-
city business in Albany, at Proctor's
Grand, at 25c. to $2. This spectacle will
be played in Schenectady and in Troy
during weeks beginning January 10 and
January 17. respectively.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
453
PITT'THEATER OPENS.
Old Miles Theater Reopens Under Prom-
ising Auspices — Will Be Man-
aged by W. M. Patch.
The opening of the Pitt theater, Penn
avenue and Seventh street, Pittsburgh,
Pa., formerly the Miles, was definitely
scheduled for Monday, January 10, at 12
noon, when "Fighting for France," the
official war pictures of the French gov-
ernment, was shown in continuous per-
formances from noon until midnight.
An elaborate musical program was ar-
ranged to accompany these pictures at the
Pitt theater. A symphony orchestra of
30 pieces played in conjunction with the
$40,000 Hop-Jones organ in that house.
Mr. Patch has announced that he was
arranging to have a portion of the weekly
receipts turned over to the French Red
Cross fund.
Under the name of the Pitt theater it
will be under the management of Wil-
liam Moore Patch as the home of high-
class pictures. The playhouse was pur-
chased last week by Pittsburgh men.
The Pitt has had a more varied career
than any other playhouse in town.
Opened in September, 1913, by Mr. Patch
as a stock theater, with the Pitt players.
It encountered financial trouble. A re-
ceiver was appointed in July, 1914. The
courts declared the Pitt Theater company
bankrupt, and a trustee succeeded the re-
ceiver.
Charles H. Miles, a vaudeville producer
of Cleveland and Detroit, obtained a
lease of the theater in October, 1914, re-
named it "Miles" and opened it as a
variety house. Vaudeville was discon-
tinued In May, 1915, and a season of pic-
tures was Inaugurated, but the house was
closed in July on account of the eleva-
tion of the lower section of the city near
Penn avenue and Seventh street.
In September the theater was reopened
with pictures. Early in November, owing
to the death of his mother in Philadel-
phia, Mr. Patch resigned from the man-
agement of the Miles theater. Shortly
thereafter Mr. Miles brought his picture
policy to an end and put back vaudeville.
Vaudeville failed again. A landlord's
warrant was Issued on the Miles Pitts-
burgh Theater company for the non-pay-
ment of rent, and the house was adver-
tised for sale.
Who the owners are Mr. Patch refuses
to divulge. All he would say was that
the name of the house would be changed
back to Pitt. He says the theater will
be conducted in a high-class manner, ex-
hibiting pictures that will be seen no-
where else in Pittsburgh.
PALM GARDEN THEATER SOLD.
W. H. Ketcham has sold his Palm Gar-
den theater, 1729 Carson street. South
Side, Pittsburgh, Pa., to J. D. Walker, of
East Liberty. Mr. Ketcham purchased
the Palm Garden about four years ago
and converted it from a bad thing to a
best small house in the city. It has a
seating capacity of 270 and is the only
theater on the South Side that regularly
employs an orchestra. Mr. Walker is a
new man in the film business but will
continue the house under the same policy
and he is expected to retain the patron-
age.
Ball St. Valentine's Day
Pittsburgh Screen Club to Dance in Motor Square Garden on February 14 — Leading
Screen Players Are Scheduled to Be Present— Reports on Screen Club Com-
mittees— What the Club Is Doing.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
PITTSBURGH, PA. — Final arrange-
ments are going on for the first an-
nual ball of the Pittsburgh Screen Club,
Motor Square Garden in the East Liberty
section of Pittsburgh, which accommo-
dates 6,000 people, has been selected as
the most suitable place for holding the
big affair and the date selected is St.
Valentine's day, February 14. Assurances
have been received from numerous manu-
facturers that they will send their leading
actors, which will prove a strong attrac-
tion for the ball.
Club Committee Meetings.
Two meetings have been held by the
officers, board of governors, and mem-
bers of committees recently. The first
was held Wednesday, December 28, in
the office of the Cameraphone theater,
and the second on Monday afternoon,
January 3, in the new headquarters of the
club in room 406 Cameraphone building.
Both of these meetings were presided
over by A. W. Cross, vice-president, in
the absence of President Kester.
The first meeting was called for the
purpose of hearing reports of the finance
committee, as to Its success in raising
founds. Mr. Lande reported Ihat sub-
scriptions aggregating $450 had been re-
ceived, although the money had not been
collected. The chairman instructed the
committee to make the collections and
report the result at the next meeting.
Mr. Levison, of the committee on fur-
niture, stated that he was in favor of
practicing economy in furnishing the
headquarters until such time as the club
is on a solid financial standing.
Mr. Feltler, of the hall and music com-
mittee, stated that Motor Square Garden
was about the only place in Pittsburgh
adequate for holding a ball of the mag-
nitude of the affair projected by the
Screen Club and the same can be had for
$200 per day. His committee was in-
structed to secure the information re-
garding the lighting, decoration, etc., of
the hall for the affair.
Mr. Hanna asked to be excused from
committee duty for the next two weeks,
as he was to be married on January 1,
and win be away on a bridal tour.
Mr. Feitler moved that the furnishings
committee have an Inscription made of
the charter, including a list of the char-
ter members and have the same framed
and hung in the headquarters of the club.
New Committee on By-Laws.
Mr. Levison moved that. Inasmuch as
the committee on by-laws had been in-
active, that the chairman appoint a new
committee. This was carried and the
chair reappointed the board of governors,
and added the officers and the following
members to act as a committee on by-
laws: Messrs. Silverman, Seltzer and
Long.
On Monday, January 3, the second meet-
ing of the club and the first meeting in
the new headquarters of the club, 406
Cameraphone building, was held.
The first matter to be taken up was
consideration of by-laws. Al W. Cross
prepared a very complete set with the as-
sistance of an attorney. After discussing
their various provisions the by-laws were
laid aside for further discussion and
adoption at Sunday's meeting, January 9.
Firms That Have Contributed.
The committee on finance reported
through Mr. Lande that the following
firms had paid their subscriptions to the
club: Quality Film company. Independent
Display company. Liberty Film Renting
company. Exhibitors' Service company.
James B. Clark, V-L-S-E, Feature Film &
Calcium Light company, Grelle Feature
Film company, Independent Film ex-
change, Jerry J. Kuffner, Hudson Feature
Film company, Enterprise Film exchange.
New Film corporation, and the Mayer
Publishing company.
Getting Ready for Ball.
Mr. Clark of Rowland & Clark aided
the committee materially by getting a
letter from the Metro Pictures Service,
Boston, outlining plans and methods car-
ried out by the managers of the recent
Screen Club balls in that city. The let-
ter was read at the meeting and was or-
dered turned over to the committee on
publicity, as many suggestions contained
therein will prove valuable to them in
their work in connection with the coming
ball.
Several propositions were read from
bands, but NIrella's proved the most pop-
ular and the committee was instructed
to conclude negotiations with that or-
ganization.
Another special meeting of the Screen
Club officers and committees was held
Tuesday, January 4, at 11 a. m., when
the by-laws were again discussed and
adopted by the committee. The dues" were
placed at $1.50 per quarter and a motion
was carried to waive all Initiation fees
for 60 days beginning January 1, 1916.
At this meeting H. A. Lande, a com-
mittee of one, was appointed to visit New
Tork and see the various manufacturers
regarding definite information as to the
stars who can attend the forthcoming
ball.
VIRGINIA NEWS LETTER.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
Manager of Norfolk's Strand.
From out of the ranks of theatrical
men with a wide experience in the legiti-
mate field. Edward H. Markinson, man-
ager of the Strand theatre. Norfolk, Va.,
has but recently en-
listed as a convert to
the motion picture.
His connections with
■high class dramatic
attractions, having
for several seasons
managed the Ben
Greet Players and
subsequently having
charge of the Acad-
emy of Music at Ra-
leigh, N. C. has emi-
nently fitted him for
his duties in outlin-
ing the policy of Nor-
folk's largest picture
house. Edw. H. lUarkinson,
An attractive, and at the same time
most convenient time schedule for moving
picture performances is in use at the
Strand theatre, Norfolk, Va. A brass box
has been securely fastened to the swing-
ing frame at the entrance to the theatre
in which there is a clock giving the cor-
rect time, and underneath it a sp^ce in
which a typewritten schedule of the pic-
tures showing throughout every hour of
the day is placed. The box being but
six inches wide and ten inches long, and
hinged in such a manner that the pro-
gram can be readily changed, it attracts
the attention of many passers-by. Pa-
trons of the house have found It of great
value in allowing them to choose the most
convenient time for attending the per-
formances.
454
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Tanuarv 15, 1916
Louisville Opens Fight
Federal Censorship Menace Recognized by Louisville Photoplay Association — Presi-
dent Dittmar, at a Meeting, Outlines Bill to Create Federal Board and Pledges
Opposition With Kentucky League.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Louisville Correspon dent of Moving Picture World.
Walnut theater, diad last week at his home
in Louisville o£ stomach trouble after an
illness of eight weeks. The funeral was
held from the Sacred Heart Church, with
burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Mr. Everich
is survived by his wife and five children.
He was a native of Braddock. Pa.
LOUISVILLE, KT.— The Louisville Pho-
toplay Association has taken steps to
defeat a bill introduced in the United
States Senate on December 15 to create
a new division of the Bureau of Educa-
tion, to be known as the Federal Motion
Picture Commission. Shortly after the an-
nouncement that this bill had been intro-
duced, a meeting of the local association
was called for the purpose of protesting
against enactment of such a law.
The local association is strong, and
represents practically every moving pic-
ture theater in Louisville. L. J. Dittmar,
president of the organization, outlined the
bill at the meeting, and a resolution was
passed pledging the organization to oppo-
sition in conjunction with the state asso-
ciation, known as Kentucky Branch No.
7, M. P. E. League of America, and the Na-
tional Association. The resolutions also
called on the association and individual
members to ask the Kentucky congress-
men and senators to vote against the bill.
The Louisville exhibitors take the stand
that the municipal government is in posi-
tion to cope with all conditions, and as
the Federal Commission would charge $1
as a fee for every reel of film licensed by
It, and fifty cents for each copy made
therefrom, it is contended that this is an
unnecessary burden which would event-
ually fall on the exhibitor.
STRAND OPENS WITH NEW YEAR.
The Strand theater, the latest addition
to the moving picture houses of Louis-
ville, had a very auspicious opening on
Saturday, January 1, when 7,000 people
Ba.w the Gold Rooster Pathe production,
"The Beloved Vagabond." A Pathe week-
ly and Pathe comedy accompanied the
showing of the feature. A twenty-piece
concert orchestra under the direction of
Wlliam Paulsen furnished music. Robert
Arlington and Caroline Lee Covington,
soloists, appeared at the opening shows.
Arrangements have been made for
changing the bills on Thursdays and Sun-
days, and to give four shows daily, start-
ing at 1:15, 3:15, 7:15 and 9:15. R. V. and
M. A. McRae, formerly of Detroit, are
operating the theater, which was formerly
the Masonic. Arrangements have been
made to take care of the legitimate pro-
ductions which were booked by the the-
ater before the McRaes took over the
house. Mischa Ellman, and John Mac-
Cormack are among the artists who will
shortly be seen at the house.
"BATTLE CRY OF PEACE"
Manager Lee Goldberg, of the Mary And-
erson, Louisville, has announced that ar-
rangements have been made whereby the
widely heralded photoplay, "The Battle
Cry of Peace," will shortly be shown at
the local theater, which is one of the
Keith photoplay houses. The play re-
cently completed a successful run at the
Criterion theater, in New York, at ad-
vanced prices. It is thought that this
picture will pack the theater at every per-
formance; it is one that Interests people
of all classes.
Owensboro's New "Peekrn."
Richard Jackson, of Owensboro, Ky., has
completed a new moving picture theater
which will cater to the colored residents
of the city. The theater has been named
"The Peekln" by Mr. Jackson, who ap-
parently overlooked nothing in equipping
a first-class house. The building is of
brick and is fireproof. A wide vestibule at
the front has small rooms at each side for
Its patrons' comfort. A metal operating
room and complete heating and ventilat-
ing system has been installed. An orches-
tra pit has been provided and regular
stage scenery installed. The plans were
drawn by A. Killian.
New House in Taylorsville.
J. H. Johnson, of Shelbyville, Ky., was
recently in Louisville, where he made ar-
rangements with some of the local supply
houses for equipment with which to start
a new moving picture theater at Taylors-
ville, Ky. The new theater will seat 300
people.
Children's Free Xmas Show.
The Uno theater, of Pineville, Ky., which
was recently opened under new manage-
ment, gave a special matinee as a Christ-
mas gift to the children of the city during
the holidays. At this matinee all child-
ren under fourteen years of age were ad-
mitted free of charge.
Norman Dixon Visits.
Norman M. Dixon, a representative of
the General Film, of Indianapolis, Ind.,
was in Louisville last week calling on the
local exhibitors. Mr. Dixon was formerly
manager of the Louisville Mutual office
and has a wide acquaintance in the city.
Joseph Everich Dies.
Joseph Everich, 49 years old, formerly
advertising and publicity manager of the
Chosen Notes of Interest.
A. C. Farrell, manager of the Louisville
office of the Central Film Service Com-
pany, of Indianapolis, has just returned
from the Hoosier City, where he spent
the holidays. J. I Schnitzer manager of
the Indianapolis office, has gone to New
York on a business trip.
George Hackett, manager .of the Sun
theater, reports that he certainly has
kept the "Sun shining" during the holi-
days. He ran matinees on Christmas and
New Tear's as well as on the Sundays fol-
lowing.
Teddy Bears were given away to all
of the children who visited the Empire
theater on Christmas. Manager H. B.
Strube annually provides some interest-
ing present for the children.
The Lyric theater, of Jackson, Ky., re-
cently gave a benefit show in order tO'
swell the fund of the Salvation Army,
which did a good deal of work among the
poor during the holiday season.
The Mason Circuit Court, at Maysville,
Ky., has ratified the sale of the Pastime
Moving Picture theater, and the new own-
er will be given control at once unless
Nelson Ward, of the Colonial Amusement
Company, former operators of the theater,
carries the case to the Court of Appeals.
It seems that the lease to the building
was included in the bill of sale at the
court house door. However, the lease was
held by Mr. Ward personally and was not
a part of the amusement company's prop-
erty.
From Picture Beginnings in Louisville
Recast of Film Events in Kentucky Furnishes Interesting View of How the Fifth
Greatest Industry Has Gone Locally.
T OUISVILLE, KY.— With the opening of
Louisville cannot help reviewing the re-
markable growth of the moving picture
industry during the past ten years. It
has developed so rapidly that all of the
newspapers are now forced to give a good
deal of time and attention, as well as
space, to this industry because of a large
number of followers who equal each week
the total population of the city. It was
only a fe"w years ago that the initial ex-
hibition of pictures in Louisville was an-
nounced by the old Masonic Temple the-
ater.
First Pictures in Louisville.
Oscar Eagle, now a prominent World
Film producer, was a member of the
Meffert stock company, which was playing
at the theater at that time, and the pic-
ture was run between acts as a vaude-
ville headliner. Among the first pictures
shown in Louisville were the Biograph
productions "The Great Train Robbery,"
and "The Female Dispatcher." No names
or players names were advertised in con-
nection with the films which were shown
and known as "The Polyscope," taking
the name from the projecting machine
used.
The First Picture Theater.
The first moving picture theater was
"The Dreamland," at Fifth and Jefferson
streets. Shortly afterward the Columbia
was opened at Fourth and Market streets.
These theaters formed a part of the chain
afterward held by the Princess Amuse-
ment company, which Is still in existence
and which now operates the Orpheum and
Casino theaters. The Dreamland was the
third picture theater, with a "picture
front," in the United States. In 1908 the
largest photoplay house in the country
was opened in Louisville when the Hop-
kins theater, with 2.400 seats entered the
field. This theater did well for a number
of years, but burned about two years ago.
The El Dorado Call.
The Hopkins cleared $20,000- In nine
months, and when the news leaked out
many new theaters sprang up. The
Crystal on Fourth near Walnut street,
and the Broadway, at Shelby and Broad-
way, shortly afterward came into exist-
ence. The Crystal has been out of exist-
ence for several years, but the Broad^way,
after building additions several times,
erected a $50,000 theater about two years
ago. Judge W. A. Kinney, of the Princess
Amusement Co., and L. J. Ditmar, man-
ager of the Majestic Amusement Co., are
among the pioneers of the industry. The
Broadway Amusement Co. has grown into
a big organization which now controls
nearly a dozen theaters in Louisville, Ky.,
and Frankfort.
In the early days of moving pictures
the stars were anonymous. The Biograph
company, which was the first of the suc-
cessful producing companies veiled the
identity of its players for some unknown
reason, and people failed to take the in-
terest in the pictures which they do now
that they know the players.
Big Crowds in Early Days.
The most successful picture exhibited
in the early days was one shown at the
Hopkins theater, one Sunday many years
ago, when 7,000 people paid admissions
to see an exhibition of a world series
game between the "Cubs," and the "White
Sox." From one house, "with an attendance
of 100 a day, the industry has grown to
thirty-five local theaters with attendances
reaching up as high as 50,000 people on
many days.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
455
TENNESSEE NEWS LETTER.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Chattanooga Corres-
pondent of Moving Picture World.
"Nation" Film at Memphis.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Tlie Lyceum theater
of this city devoted a full page to
advertising the "Birth of a Nation," in
the Sunday morning edition of the Com-
mercial Appeal, of January 2. The big
picture production was booked at the the-
ater for a solid week, the first show being
given at 8:15 on Monday evening, January
3, and matinees each day starting at 2:15
in the afternoon. Night prices were:
lower floor, $1 and $2; balcony, 50c. to
51: gallery, 25c. Matinee prices were:
lower floor, 50c. to $1; balcony, 50c;
gallery, 25c. The objections of the colored
race to the showing of this picture were
quietly overruled.
Buys the Palace at Maryville.
H. A. Ragle, of Maryville, Tenn., has
purchased the Palace theater, of Jellico,
Tenn., from P. C. Moore. The theater
was closed for a week after the transfer
in order that it might be thoroughly
renovated and remodeled. Formerly the
seats were poorly arranged, but have been
set so that persons occupying them are
now looking directly at the screen, and
are no longer forced to sit directly be-
hind one another. Mr. Ragle has made
arrangements for a better grade of film
service, and will run matinees every after-
noon between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock.
Mr. Ragle has had several years' expe-
rience in the moving picture industry, and
is interested in a number of small the-
aters in Tennessee.
Memphis Likes Jack Pickford.
Jack Pickford, brother of Mary Pick-
ford, proved himself a star well able to
merit favor from the Memphis theater
goers, quite independent of the success
achieved by his sister in his initial intro-
duction to Memphis people in the recent
showing of "The Three Crooks," a Selig
production, recently shown at the Ma-
jestic theater. No. 2.
Features and Programs in Tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA. — The .Signal Amuse-
ment Company, operators of a chain of
theaters, came out with a two-color, full-
page advertisement of the Paramount
Program in the Chattanooga News of
January 1, starting the new year off with
a flourish in publicity. The announcement
listed some twenty paramount productions
which are to be seen at the Alcazar the-
ater shortly.
NASHVILLE. — The Belmont theater re-
cently offered an excellent attraction con-
sisting of two plays, eight reels in all.
The program consisted of the five-part
World film (William A. Brady) comedy,
"Little Miss Brown," starring Miss Vivian
Martin, and the three-reel feature of the
General program (Knickerbocker), "The
Cup of Chance," starring Miss Alice
Brady.
The Fifth Avenue theater of Nashville,
Tenn., arranged an appropriate holiday
offering by showing the great photoplay
"From the Manger to the Cross," the pic-
ture being shown for three days, starting
December 27. Almost a full page was con-
sumed in the Nashville Tennessean in a
brief of the story of the great play.
William H. Wassman, manager of the
Crystal, of Nashville, Tenn., who adver-
tises as "The man who made the nickel
famous," has set aside Tuesday, Thursdays
and Saturdays as Keystone days. On these
days only first run Keystone pictures are
shown.
MEMPHIS. — The Princess theater, of
Memphis, Tenn., has made arrangements
to run two big serial pictures. On Tues-
day, December 28, the first episode of
the much talked of serial "Graft," a
wonderfully strong uplift drama, was
shown, and on Friday, December 31, the
first episode of "The Girl & The Game,"
was shown. The story of the latter pic-
ture Is being run In installments in the
Commercial Appeal.
Ohio League Alive
Cincinnati Local Holds Lively Meeting and Shows Willingness to Get Busy
When Needed — Talk Over Censorship Situation — New Policy of Exchanges
That Ask Pay in Advance Also Brought Up.
By Kennetli C. Grain, Cincinnati Correspondent Moving Picture World.
CINCINNATI, OHIO. — Members of the
Cincinnati Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League do not underrate their power as an
organization, nor are they of the caliber
of those who are afraid to "start some-
thing" when their interests are at stake.
In other words, the organization is, and has
been active rather than passiA'e. Expres-
sions at the recent regular monthly meet-
ing of the League indicated this strikingly,
as vigorous action was indicated in at
least two matters of importance.
Unjust Discrimination,
The one of more local interest was that
in which President Red L. Emmert indi-
cated that the League would, it necessary,
use its influence in politics against what
is declared to be unjust discrimination
against the moving picture business. The
particular point which aroused this ex-
pression was the report that the refusal
of the Ohio Board of Censors to pass "The
Birth of a Nation" was due to specific in-
structions to that effect from Gov. Willis.
A committee of local exhibitors, headed by
President Emmert, went to Columbus to
investigate this report some time ago,
and were informed that there was no truth
in it, and that the Board had acted on its
o"wn initiative. However, exhibitors see
in the Governor's action in refusing to let
the prize corn-growers see the picture In
Philadelphia a clear indication of personal
prejudice in the matter, and are accord-
ingly somewhat warm under the collar.
Don't Like Prepayments.
Another matter of considerable perti-
nence broached at the recent meeting was
opened up by Theodore V. Bley, of the
Fairmount theater. Mr. Bley registered a
protest against the somewhat general
practice of film manufacturers in requir-
ing of e.xhibitors a deposit, usually a check
to cover the charges for service during
the succeeding month. Mr. Bley pointed
out that such a practice is absolutely un-
known in other lines of business, the gen-
eral rule being, on the contrary, to ex-
tend a month's credit to buyers, with a
discount for earlier payment. While ex-
hibitors are not asking for this, he de-
clared that they are at least entitled to
the presumption that they will pay for
feature and other service when the charges
are due, without having to put up the
money or its equivalent in advance.
OHIO CENSORS INFLUENCED BY
PERSONAL OPINIONS.
The fact that the ground taken by the
Ohio censors, not to mention other local
bodies, in connection with "The Birth of a
Nation," is based largely upon personal
opinion, and not upon fundamental con-
siderations, is illustrated rather neatly
by the action taken with reference to the
great Griffith production In Huntington,
W. Va. There is no state censorship in
West Virginia, on which the State may be
congratulated; but reports of possible ob-
jections to the picture caused the city
commissioners to decide to take it upon
themselves to look at the picture in ad-
vance and pass upon it. They viewed it, at
the specific request of a committee of col-
ored citizens, and promptly issued a state-
ment declaring that the scenes objected to
were in no wise subject to legitimate
criticism as matters for elimination. "The
scenes objected to by the negroes of the
city," ran the- statement issued through
the mayor, speaking for the city authori-
ties, "are based on historical events of
fifty years ago, and only show to the ad-
vantage of the negro in portraying the
remarkable advance of the race during
that time up to the present. I can see
nothing indecent or immoral in the picture
except as some individual mind might con-
strue it In a wrong way. I cannot see
how any man unprejudiced in the first
place could be influenced against the negro
by the picture." Leading negro citizens
of Huntington argued that the picture
"would tend to discredit the race and to
stir up bad feeling, but the exhibition was
attended by large crowds, and nothing of
that nature was in evidence, f'ossibly
Ohio is more excitable and prejudiced than
the former chunk of Old Virginia now
comprised in West Virginia, but this may
be doubted.
MOVE TOWARD CHILDREN'S
SHOWS IN OHIO.
City Authorities Appoint Committee to
Investigate Matter.
Organized movements for the purpose of
providing special programs of moving-
pictures for audiences of children are be-
coming more numerous, Cincinnati au-
thorities having pushed the idea to the
extent of appointing a committee of the
Women's Civic League, with Miss Frances
Huffaker, juvenile court probation oflicer,
as chairman, to investigate the manner in
which the plan is carried out in Louis-
ville and elsewliere.
At Youngstown, O., the first week in
January saw a program of this sort car-
ried out, on the initiative of several fed-
erated organizations of the city, including
the Women's Federation, the Ministerial
Association, playground supervisors and
others Interested. If the response to the
movement proves successful It will be
made permanent, under some plan by
which there will be a regular showing of
pictures peculiarly suited for the Instruc-
tion and entertainment of children at some
house or houses. J, M. James, proprietor
of the Palace theater of Youngstown,
agreed to co-operate In the matter, and it
was at his theater that the trial pro-
gram was exhibited.
"PEACE" PICTURE IN CINCINNATI
G. Hill and R. N. Le Fevre Take Music
Hall for Big Vitagraph Production.
Under the management of G, Hill and
R. N. Le Fevre, both of Lebanon, Ohio.
Vitagraph's nine-reel feature, "Battle Cry
of Peace," will be shown at Music Hall,
Cincinnati, Ohio, for an indefinite period
at prices of 25 and 50 cents.
Nothing will be overlooked to make
this picture a vast success in Cincinnati.
A large orchestra has been engaged and
all the necessary equipment has been se-
cured in order to make this production as
"life like" as possible.
Numerous original ideas known only to
the managers will be brought out to
their best possible advantage, and no ex-
pense spared. The people of Cincinnati
and vicinity will be afforded a rare treat
lo see "Battle Cry of Peace" at a house
seating 3.800 people, beginning Sunday
fvening, March 19, 1916.
Triangle at Bellevue's Alcazar.
Manager C. C. Kite, of the Triangle
office, continues to close up bookings. One
of the latest of the theaters In this vicinity
to join the Triangle forces was the Alca-
zar, of Bellevue, Ky., the leading theater
of that section of the Kentucky shore.
Heretofore it has shown a five-cent pro-
gram of the usual sort, but the manage-
ment saw the trend, and when the oppor-
tunity to secure Triangle service came
along the deal was promptly closed. The
house will hereafter show features only,
with an admission charge of ten cents.
A. J. Gary, of Loveland, who has been
with the Pennsylvania Railroad for four-
teen years, has been added to the Triangle
staff, additional help being necessary on
account of rapidly Increasing business.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Work Against Myer's Law
In Cleveland Motion Picture Exhibitors' League Is Determined to Defeat New
Theater License Fee Ordinance — Would Take $3 for Every Hundred Seats —
Was Introduced by Councilman Edward Myers on December 20.
By J. D. Raridan, Ohio Correspondent of Moving Picture ' World.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. — The committee
on law of the Northeastern Ohio
Motion Picture Exhibitor's League is
working hard to defeat the picture the-
ater license fee ordinance, soon to be be-
fore the new city council. The measure
was introduced by Councilman Edward
Meyers, December 20, and was referred
to the council committee on licenses,
judiciary and director of law.
It provides:
"A moving picture theater "within the
meaning of this ordinance is any theater,
concert hall, auditorium or enclosure
where motion pictures are exhibited and
where a charge of admission is made. The
definition shall not be held to include the
auditoriums of religious, fraternal or other
organizations not organized for profit.
"It shall be unlawful for any person or
corporation either as owner, lessee, man-
ager, officers or agent, or in any capacity,
to give, conduct, produce, present or offer
for gain or profit any moving picture ex-
hibition within a moving picture theater
without first securing from the Commis-
sioner of Assessments and License, a Li-
cense for such theater and paying there-
for a license fee.
"There shall be an annual license fee
for moving picture theaters in the sum
of three dollars for each one hundred
seats. All licenses shall expire on the first
day of July following their issue, and if
said license is Issued at any time "within
six months prior to the first day of July,
the license fee charged shall be one-half
of the before mentioned amount.
"Any person or corporation violating
any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be fined not less than $10 nor
more than $100 for each offense."
FILMS IN CLEVELAND SCHOOLS.
Great Value of Pictures in Education
Recognized — Some Opinions.
Members of the Cleveland Board of
Education are to cooperate with the Con-
gress of Mothers in the purchase of mov-
ing picture projecting machines for use
in the public schools.
"We believe that motion pictures will
be one of the most effective forces ob-
tainable as an adjunct to the regular
school course in our public schools." Mrs.
E. B. Haserodt, president of the Mothers'
Congress declared in support of the pro-
posal. She made this statement after a
demonstration of the educational possibil-
ities of a projecting machine, was made
before members of the Congress.
The organization she represents plans
to have special pictures made for school
use, the idea being to brighten and make
more attractive the study of geography,
botany, zoology and other subjects.
While the members of the Congress
take the attitude that children are
harmed by unsupervised attendance at
motion picture theaters, Edward Bush-
nell, president of the Board of Education,
does not believe this is true. Bushnell
favors the purchase of motion picture
machines for the schools, but declares
Ohio motion picture houses are as a rule
operated on a high standard and are good
for children rather than harmful.
"With all the restrictions "which sur-
round the motion picture business, I be-
lieve the public picture theatres fill a real
need," Bushnell said. "However, I be-
lieve picture machines would be of great
value in school work." A similar' view
is taken by Mrs. Virginia D. Green and
Mark L. Thomsen, other board members.
A YEAR'S NEW THEATERS.
Nearly $400,000 was invested in new
moving picture theaters in Cleveland dur-
ing the year just closed, according to
records in the city building commissioner's
oltice. The largest single investment was
by the Stillman Amusement company,
which took out a permit to build a new
picture theater at 1111-1115 Euclid ave.
at a cost of $200,000.
Other picture theater permits were is-
sued to:
The Mall Building company for a $50,-
00 theater on Superior avenue.
L. A. Whitman for a $20,000 theater at
7213 St. Clair avenue.
Walter F. Delaney for a $20,000 theater
at 10640 St. Clair avenue.
O. G. Melaragno for a $20,000 theater at
134S Central avenue.
M. & O. J. Fisher, $20,000 theater, 10001
Miles avenue.
S. H> Stecker, $20,000 theater, 42S7 Pearl
road.
H. S. French, $20,000 theater, 10225 St.
Clair avenue.
ANOTHER $40,000 HOUSE.
The latest picture theater deal closed in
Cleveland was announced January 3, by
the Fale Realty Company which filed an
application with the city building depart-
ment for a fireproof theater building at
St. Clair avenue and E. SOth street, to cost
$40,000. The structure will be two stories
high and contain stores and offices. Al-
bert Edwards is the architect.
4,000 SEE "TRIUMPH" ON SUNDAY.
The new Lasky-Paramount production,
"Triumph," with Geraldine Farrar in the
stellar role, attracted 4,000 people to the
Knickerbocker theater Sunday when it
opened a four-day run. This establishes
a record for the Knickerbocker. The pic-
tures will be shown at the Metropolitan
theater the last three days of the week.
This house opened the week with the
Triangle photoplay, "Cross Currents."
The Strand theater opened with the
World film, "The Rack," which intensely
dramatic production has attracted crowds.
The Reel, the Wind-a-meer, and the
Fairyland theaters are sho"n'ing Para-
mount pictures. The Haltnorth, opened
with "The Primrose Path." the Alhambra
with Metro films and the Savoy with Tri-
angle plays.
ILLINOIS NEWS LETTER.
W. J. Black Takes Helm of the Chat-
terton.
By Frank H. Madison, Illinois Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.— "The Birth of a
Nation" is one of the first attractions
to be shown at the Chatterton opera house
in Springfield under the new management
of Will J. Block who succeeds A. Shapiro.
It will run the "week of January 16. Mr.
Block has been prominent in the theatri-
cal "world as a producer and a tlieater
manager. "The Birth of a Nation" re-
turned to the Temple theater at Alton for
four days beginning January 2.
"On the Firing Line With Germans."
The "On tlie Firing Line witli the Ger-
man" films, taken by W. H. Durborough
of the Newspaper Enterprise association,
are to be shown in various cities where
local papers have a franchise in the N.
E. A. In Springfield the pictures were
shown at the Chatterton and credited to
Durborough as staff photographer of the
Illinois State Journal.
Illinois Charters.
Secretary of State Stevenson at Spring-
field has issued certificates of incorpora-
tion as follows: —
The International Photoplay company,
Chicago, $25,000. To teach art and pa-
triotism. Anton Czechowics. Stanley Sno-
pek, Frank Szezenkowsk. Bernard Ruck-
arski, Leon Maniczarz and Joe Wielbackl;
Landowne Photo Play Company, East
St. Louis; capital. $2,500; Incorporators,
G. H. Hamilton, M. Hamilton and A. S.
Richey;
The Colonial Film corporation, Chicago;
capital, $10,000; incorporators, A. M.
Gress, R. J. Ray and Sol Rosen;
The William T. Warren Film company,
Chicago; capital, $10,000; incorporators,
William T. Warren. William A. Jennings
and Joseph Rolnick;
The Universal Show company, Chicago;
capital, $2,500; incorporators, James T.
Clyde, Charles S. Hatch, and William H.
Luthardt.
What Illinois Exhibitors Are Doing.
The photoplay watch-party or the safe
and sane New Tear's eve celebration "was
more in evidence in Illinois than in former
years. Nearly every theater that had a
special midnight show played to almost
capacity business. A premium of ten
cents for each seat which was reserved a
week ahead was the general practice.
Earlier opening is profitable for the
Majestic at East St. Louis which now is
operated continuously from 9 a. m. to 11:30
p. m.
The New Gem at Macomb encourages
quantity buying of tickets by giving a
certificate good for a photograph at a local
studio with each $1.00 sale.
Manager Peck of the Grand at Rock-
ford had all the local Civil War veterans
as his guests to see "The Co"ward."
Music from the throats of scores of can-
aries supplemented the orchestra during
the holidays at the Apollo theater in
Peoria. Two IS-foot Christmas trees,
illuminated, flanked the entrance canopy.
The Princess at Monmouth asks two
pennies for the kiddies at the children's
hours and two nickels for the grownups.
Illinois Changes — New Houses — Busi-
ness Notes.
The Ranney opera house at Little York
was destroyed by fire causing a loss of
$25,000. Humbert & Gabby had Just
started a moving picture show and lost
all their equipment. J
Morrison Bros, have sold the Lyric the- |
ater at Villa Grove to Carl Clausen.
Fred Stelzer, "who recently took over
the Princess theater at Lincoln, has closed
it.
The Orpheum theater on East Wood
street in Paris has been re-opened by J.
E. Camplin formerly with the Gus Sun
Amusement company in Ohio.
J. B. McCormick has surrendered his
lease on the Illinois theater at Champaign.
Scotts' Hippodrome at Jacksonville is
now operating only pn Saturday nights
giving five reels for five cents. The busi-
ness is diverted to Scott's theater.
George H. Walter has purchased a half
interest in the Orpheum theater at Free-
port from Fred H. Nichols.
Al Metzler of Indianapolis has purchased
the Habit theater at Danville.
William Schmidt has sold the Princess
theater at Manteno to E. H. Ingalls be-
cause of poor health.
Features — Personal Notes.
Manager Camplin has started the New
Mutual program at the Orpheum in Paris.
He had a special free show for children
of the city just before New Tears.
"The Battle Cry of Peace" had one of its
earliest bookings in Illinois outside Chi-
cago at the La Petite in Kankakee where
it was shown for 25 cents to adults.
The Lyric theater at Elkville has been
re-equipped.
"The Boy Scout" film was a come-back
at the Orpheum in Elgin.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
457
"Her Happiness" was the feature on
the program at the Tilford in Murphys-
boro when nothing but potatoes for the
firemen's Christmas tree was accepted as
admission.
The feature "An Alien" was a golden
one for those who had it so appropriately
during the holidays. The Majestic at
East St. Louis had it for two days and
the Fischer at Danville ran it December
29 and 30 for the benefit of the Elks.
The Grand at Sterling has installed a
1916 Motiograph.
"The Wizard of Oz" was the Christmas
Day attraction at Burr Swan's house in
Pittsfield when Circuit Judge Harry Hlg-
bee gave his annual free matinee.
The Princess theater at Monticello in-
augurated its twice-a-week Paramount
shows with "David Harum."
MICHIGAN NEWS LETTER.
Home-Made Film for Holidays.
SAULT STE. MARIE, JMICH. — Reviving
the liome-made picture so the holiday
home-comers could see what it was. was
a profitable stunt of the Temple theater
at Sault &te. Marie which ran "A Tangled
Trail" two days in the course of the holi-
days.
Butler Theater at Ishpeming Opens.
"The Island of Regeneration'* was the
opening attraction at the new Butler the-
ater in Ishpeming. The treatment of the
celling at the Butler is distinctive among
copper country photoplay houses. It is
stepped down in a series of panels so that
its general line coincides ^vith that of the
floor, and it is built in a series of grace-
ful arches. As a result the house has an
intimate and cozy interior, in pleasing con-
trast to the toplofty atmosphere of houses
in which tlie ceilings are finished on the
line of the roof. Tlie house which seats
600, is owned by Ed. J. Butler.
NewT Michigan Theaters.
Adams & Fitzgerald who have opened a
moving picture theater at Blanchard seat-
ing 225, have their own electric light plant
for operating a new Powers machine.
The new Buddy theater at 612 Bridge
street N. W. in Grand Rapids has been
opened by Buddy Brothers. It seats 500
and Is handsomely decorated in old rose
and white.
Buddy Brothers will erect a new mov-
ing picture theater on the west side in
Grand Rapids in the near future.
Kuehnle Brothers & Gordon have openfd
the new Fairview theater and dance hall
at 1708 St. John street to cater to the
residential sections of Flint known as
Fairview, Homedale and Murray Hill.
The South Lansing Photo Play Co.,
Lansing, Mich., has been organized with
a capital stock of $3,000.
Harry Moier has succeeded Daniel P.
McCoy as manager of the Empress thea-
ter. Grand Rapids.
Among the Michigan theaters which
have secured Triangle pictures are;
Majestic Gardens, Grand Rapids; Duplex
theater, Detroit, and Strand of Sagi-
naw. The Duplex started Dec. 20.
Too Many Features
Interesting Interview With H. I. Garson — Says Makers Are Not Stopping to
Analyze the Situation — Business Not Yet on a Commercial Basis — Thinks Ex-
hibitors Don't Get Fair Treatment.
By Jacob Smith, Detroit Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DETROIT, MICH. — "There are too many
features being produced at the pres-
ent time," said Harry I. Garson, of the
Broadway-Strand theater. "Competition is
so keen that manufacturers are not stop-
ping to analyze the situation as to
whether they can find ready market for
their product, but are going right ahead
and grinding out features as fast as they
can for fear that some competitor will
do more business or bring about a better
picture. " If these manufacturers would
produce less features, put more money
into each one and direct them better with
greater attention to details, etc., I believe
the industry would benefit in every way.
The exhibitor would feel better satisfied
and surely the public would appreciate
the change."
Is Industry on Commercial Basis?
"The industry is not on a commercial
basis as yet; I mean, taking the industry
as a whole. There is no standard method
of doing business. The exhibitor hardly
knows from one month to the other whose
pictures he will play. The manufacturer
is willing to sign up an exhibitor when
he sees no chance to get some body else,
but the minute another house goes up in
that particular section that looks more
promising, the first customer has his ser-
vice cancelled and the new man gets it.
The manufacturer (I mean most of them
because there are a few real business
firms making pictures) does not seem
the least interested in the kind of a deal
the exhibitor gets but is only interested
in how much money he will get out of the
transaction.
Exhibitors Don't Like Their Deal.
"I have talked with at least fifty ex-
hibitors scattered in all parts of Michi-
gan and most of them have found fault
because of unfair treatment from some
exchange. The whole trouble, in my opin-
ion, is due to the overproduction of feat-
ures. The manufacturer has his money
tied up and he wants it back as soon as
he can get it, never stopping to think
whether his booking agents are giving
proper treatment to the exhibitor. We
are fast approaching the stage in this
business where exhibitors must give the
public something else besides pictures.
What is more tiresome than a picture
without music? The time is at hand when
exhibitors must give more attention to
the way pictures are presented — pictures
should be put on the same as a legitimate
sho"w."
LOCAL TRIANGLE MIX-UP.
A fight is on as to who will show first
run Triangle pictures in Detroit. It
seems that Harry I. Garson and P. P.
Mayor of Detroit Revokes Theater License
Takes A'way License of Burlesque Theater — Question as to Whether He Has the
Right Is Involved — Injunction Secured.
Mayor Oscar B. Marx of Detroit has
revoked the license of a local burlesque
theater because of indecent shows, al-
though the court has granted an injunc-
tion restraining the police department
from enforcing the mayor's decision. The
case is to be heard Jan. 8 as to whether
or not the mayor had a right to cancel
the license "without granting a hearing to
the theater manager. The effect of this
decision will have an important bearing
upon the motion picture industry, inas-
much as it will determine the mayor's
right to at any time, revoke the license of
of exhibitor who may, in the opinion and
belief of the mayor, show an immoral, in-
decent or obscene picture.
Billy B. Van in Detroit.
Billy B. Van, president of the Equity
Motion Picture Co., of Van Harbor, New
Hampshire, who played an engagement
at the Temple vaudeville theater here
the week ending Jan. 2, and who retires
from the stage on Jan. 9th to devote all
of his time to the motion picture business,
told the Detroit correspondent of the
WORLD that his company would be re-
leasing comedy pictures in January and
that already enough prints were sold to
assure the company of a handsome profit.
Craft formed a copartnership to handle
Triangle films in Detroit. This firm In
turn made a contract with the Broadway-
Strand. The contract was to start Jan-
uary 3rd. Up to that time the Duplex
theater showed Triangle films and an-
nounced them as a permanent attraction.
However, Mr. Garson says that Mr. Craft
had no right to sign up with the Duplex
and he is prepared to take the matter
into the courts. By the time this issue is
in the hands of the WORLD readers,
there may be some definite decision hand-
ed down by the circuit court where the
case was to be heard.
OUR HEARTY FELICITATIONS.
Jacob Smith, our Detroit correspondent,
takes this occasion to wish all Michigan
exhibitors and exchangement a Happy and
Prosperous New Year. During 1916 he
will always be glad to get items of news
as he has in the past. His office is 503
Free Press building.
H. W. Smith to Manage Garden Theater.
H. W. Smith, for the past six months
manager of the Metro Feature branch of-
fice at Escanaba, Mich., and formerly
manager of the Empire theater, Detroit,
has been appointed manager of the Gar-
den theater, Detroit, owned by John H.
Kunsky. We are glad to see him back
and he says he is also glad to get .back
to the one "bright spot" in Michigan.
New De Luxe Theater.
D. I. Butler, president of a company to
erect a new theater on Detroit's east
side, announces that the location will be
at Parkview and Kercheval avenues. It
will be known as the De Luxe motion
picture theater.
Interesting Short Items.
A new organ is being installed at the
Forest theater. Woodward and Forest
avenues, Detroit.
When the new -Majestic theater at
Wyandotte opens in a few weeks, the
Marx theater, "which is also owned by
Arthur Caille and Henry J. Guthard, will
be shut down for repairs and a complete
overhauling. There will be many inter-
ior improvements.
Employees of the Theater Comique, De-
troit, on Chrismas day, presented the
owner, Henry S. Koppin, with a suit case
and Bert Williams, the manager, with a
watch.
D. Leo Dennison, who came to Detroit
some months ago to manage the branch
of the Famous Players Film company,
has been transferred to the Chicago of-
fice. We are glad "Dennie" has been ad-
vanced but we certainly regret to lose
him. His successor in Detroit is W. D.
Bachmeyer, who has been with the Pitts-
burgh branch of the company. He will
be here temporarily only. It has not
been decided as to who the permanent
manager will be.
Arthur Hoganson, former manager of
the Kunsky Strand theater in Detroit
and more recently with the William Klatt
theaters, is now sales representative for
the General Film company, in - Detroit
and Toledo. He is handling the Regular
and the new Unit program.
Directors of the Miles Detroit theater
company authorized the distribution of
?17,500 in dividends to stockholders of
record, December 31, at their meeting
December 29. A regular semi-annual
dividend of 3% per cent, and 1V4 per cent,
extra. The Miles plays a combination
vaudeville and pictures. It is capitalized
at $350,000 and has about SOO stockhold-
ers.
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THE MOVING PICfURE WORLD
Januar\- 15, 1916
NEW FILM ORDINANCE ADOPTED
IN ATLANTA.
New Regulations Said to Be Satisfactory
to Local Exchange Men.
By A. M. Beatty, Atlanta Correspondent ot
Moving Picture World.
ATLANTA, GA. — The film ordinance
which regulates the manufacture
and handling ot nims within the city lim-
its, was adopted by the city council Mon-
day afternoon, Jan. 3. An effort was made
to refer the ordii ance to the new council,
t)ut it was voted down. The ordinance,
which has been modified from the original
draft, is said to be satisfactory to the ex-
change men and exhibitors of Atlanta.
WANTS PATRIOTIC NAME.
Peter Mion has offered a prize of $25 in
gold for the best name for the new the-
ater building, which is being erected for
him on Forsyth and Luckie streets. Work
on the building has progressed to the
stage where the walls for the first floor
are completed. It is said the winner must
not only have a name pleasing to the
«ar, but must also be one that gives the
sound of patriotism to our country.
NEW HOUSE IN BIRMINGHAM.
Newsome's new moving picture theater
in Birmingham, Ala., has just opened,
which makes three theatres he controls,
the Amusu, Trianon and the new one. A
feature of the new house is the orchestra
arrangements, being situated on a balcony
opening into the theater. A name will be
selected for the new theater during the
coming week. Birmingham has now
about half as many moving picture the-
aters as it had seven or eight years ago,
but there is no comparison between the
theaters of those days with the present
houses.
SCENIC FILM COMPANY DINES.
Plans for a commercial and dramatic
moving picture plant, which is now in
course of construction, were discussed
Saturday night, at a meeting ot the
Scenic film company in the hotel Ansley.
More than seventeen artists, illustrators,
camera men, laboratory workers, pro-
ducers and other film craftsmen on the
Scenic pay roll were in attendance. A
banquet was served in the Pine room.
An address was delivered by Mr. Carl
Roundtree, the president of the Scenic
company, who outlined plans for the com-
ing year, the concern having moved on
January 1st from its quarters in the Al-
friend building to the old Orpheum the-
ater building on Marietta street.
One of the South's biggest film produc-
ing plants is bein^' constructed on the
Orpheum building. A dramatic studio is
being built on the roof, and will be en-
closed with a commodious glass frame.
Mr. Roundtree announced that one ot the
first plans of his company would be the
manufacture of one and two reel comedy
dramas, which will make the Scenic the
first permanent dramatic producing com-
pany in tlie city. The Scenic is now en-
gaged in producing animated advertising,
news picture weeklies and other com-
mercial cinematography.
"Graft" Exhibited.
Tile first episode of "Graft" was shown
Monday at the Alpha theater. Manager
Fowler is delighted with the start of this
serial, as the house was crowded all day.
Good Business With Nation Film.
The "Birth of a Nation" which closed
a three weeks' engagement at the Atlanta
theater Saturday night, did $27,000 of
business which is the largest sum netted
by the big picture on any road engage-
ment in the south. Thousands of people
came to Atlanta from adjacent cities to
see the wonderful spectacle, and it did
really better than Manager George of the
Atlanta theater expected. It is at pres-
ent playing to crowded houses in Birming-
ham, Ala.
MARYLAND NEWS LETTER.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Corre-
spondent ot Moving Picture World.
BALTIMORE, MD. — The year 1915 was
an exceptionally busy one in build-
ing circles of Baltimore, Md., the cash
value of building operations as reflected
by permits issued at the office of the
Building Inspector represented a valua-
tion of nearly $15,000,000. Naturally the
bulk of this huge sum covered dwelling
houses, but during the year there were
ten motion picture theatres erected at a
valuation as stated by the builders and
contractors of $206,975. The department
always adds twenty per cent to the valua-
tions stated so that the value of the mov-
ing picture property would be given as
$248,370. During the month of December
three permits were granted for the con-
struction of motion picture theaters.
Henry Pfeil Co. to Build.
It is reported that the Henry Pfeil Man-
ufacturing company will soon build a mo-
tion picture theater and apartment house
on the rear of a lot on Robert street, near
Pennsylvania avenue, Baltimore. F. E.
Beall is the architect. The building will
be three stories in height and will be
constructed of brick and stucco. It will
measure 64 feet by 70 feet. It is esti-
mated that the building will cost $10,000
to erect.
I. L. Hornstein to Build Theater.
Proposals were recently invited for the
erection of a two-story moving picture
theater to be erected for Isaac L. Horn-
stein, after plans prepared by Sparklin
& Childs, architects, at 1027-1029 Har-
lem avenue, Baltimore.
Local General Film Moves.
The Baltimore offices of the General
Film company has been removed from 402
West Lombard street to 36 South Eutaw
street. The new quarters are to be fitted
out with every convenience. The offices
have a floor space of 25 by 75 feet and In
addition there is a basement. The location
is very near the Camden station and a
very efficient service to all customers is
assured. A special messenger service has
been inaugurated for the delivery of films
that are delayed in transit, thus guaran-
teeing as far as possible the exhibitors
from inconvenience resulting drom delays.
The office is in charge of W. F. Ballenger.
He will be assisted by a stenographer who
will be on duty during the day and will
be in charge during his absence. Two men
will be on duty all night. The new loca- ,
tion is a decided improvement over the old
one in all respects.
Big Gold Rooster Signs.
The Pathe company has completed ar-
rangements for the placing of ten large
signs advertising their Gold Rooster plays
in various parts of the city near theaters
where these productions are being shown.
A number of these signs are to be placed
above the streets on the sides of build-
ings. This is the start of an even more
extensive advertising campaign to boost
"Gold Rooster" than has yet been carried
on.
MORE PHILADELPHIA NOTES.
By Philadelphia News Service.
Film Burns in Norristovyn Theater.
Great credit is due the management of
the Colonial theater, Main and Arch
streets, Norristown, Pa., for the admirable
manner in which they handled the situa-
tion when several hundred feet of mov-
ing picture films in the operator's booth
caught fire and were entirely consumed.
The audience was quieted and an exit
made in a most orderly manner no one
becoming excited and there was abso-
lutely no sign of a panic.
L. M. Swaab to Take Vacation.
Lewis M. Swaab, proprietor of the
Swaab Film Service, 1327 Vine street, is
busily engaged making final preparations
for his trip to Hot Springs, Ark. Mr.
Swaab is taking the trip purely for pleas-
ure and expects to enjoy himself to the
utmost while at the famous recreation
spot.
Taking the Theater Scenes for "The Idol of the Stage.'
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
459
PRAIRIE STATES NEWS LETTER.
Special to aioving Picture World by Mid-
west News Service.
Reformer Cuts Little Ice in Des Moines,
Iowa.
DES MOINES, IOWA. — Attorney General
Cosson of Iowa is not likely to take
up the fight of M. S. Odle of Des Moines
who is seeking among other things tlie
closing of theaters on Sundays. The ■■£-
torney-general feels, it is said, that thm-e
is a press of more vital matters.
New $200,000 Company.
The Motion Picture E.xhibit Company of
Omaha has filed articles of incorporation
with the secretary of state at Des Moines,
la. The capitalization is $200,000. The
incorporators are Edwin T. Swobe and
Frank D. Green.
Maquoketa's Orpheum Opens.
M. L. Morrison and W. M. Hadley
opened their new Orpheum theater at
Maquoketa. la. with the Mutual Master-
picture *'The Lonesome Heart." The new
house seats 415 and is up to date in every
way.
New Iowa Houses.
James Williams has started a moving
picture theater in the opera house at
Osceola.
Willard Seager has opened a moving
picture theater seating 200 at Oilman.
J. N. Dowdle, proprietor of the Cozy
theater at Bellevue, will erect a 30x00
concrete moving picture theater and opera
house seating 300.
A new moving picture theater seating
300 has been opened at Lime Springs under
the management of E. E. Oleriham.
The new opera house at Tipton has been
completed.
Fred Franklin has named his new mov-
ing picture theater at Crawfordsville t'lo
Star theater.
Frank Alter will open a new movi.'.g
picture theater at Persia.
F. S. Probasco is manager of the ne v
Royal theater which has been opened at
Charter Oak.
Iowa Business Notes in Brief.
The Pastime theater at Sac City was
destroj'ed by fire.
The City Council at Boone has passed
an ordinance regulating the operation of
theaters and payment of licenses.
The remodeled Majestic at Atlantic will
be known as the Garden theater when it
reopens the latter part of January. It
will be under the management of Chris
Geannacopoulos.
The Latona theater at Williamsburg has
installed a new Manuola player.
The Busy Hour theater at Jefferson has
just started the serial "Neal of the Navy."
"The Spoilers" was the big New Tears'
attraction at the Magic theater in Rock-
well.
IN NEBRASKA.
Give Dinner to the Brandeis Staff.
OMAHA, NEB. — Elliott & Sherman of
Minneapolis, owners of ."The Birth of
a Nation" in the middlewest and north-
■west, had a big Christmas dinner in the
Palm room of the Fontanelle hotel in
Omaha. Neb. The film has been playing
at the Brandeis theater in Omaha and the
business staff, the orchestra members,
stage mechanics, operators and all mem-
bers of the company Tvere the diners. At
the dinner, Sig. Lockman, leader of the
orchestra, was presented with a jeweled
tuning fork.
Nebraska Houses Change Hands.
The new moving picture theater which
the Garden Realty corripany will erect on
the Maul property in Omaha will seat
1500. It is to be ready by May 1.
J. E. Wolfe has sold his moving picture
show at Nebraska City to Eugene Russell,
of Adams.
With St. Louis' Elite
World Representative Gets to Kingshighway in Delmar District — Dodges Autos
and Counts Many Lined Up Before Fashionable Theaters — Full Houses the
Rule — A Unique Cigar Checking System.
By A. H. Giebler, St. Louis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
ST. LOUIS, MO. — St. Louis is a peculiar
town. These words are often spoken
with an apologetic air by some one from
some shortcomings of tlie town, but we
have no apologies to make for our native
heath — it's a good old town, one of the
best show towns in the country. But it is
a peculiar town just the same. And here
is the peculiarity.
Our down town district, the gay white
way, is not down town at all, but forty
long blocks from Broadway. Of course
there are lots of lights down town, Broad-
way and Sixth streets are two long
streams of brightly shining lights, and the
streets are so crowded that one can easily
get pushed off the sidewalk and get
squashed by an automobile, but just the
same the real gay white way is Kings-
highway, around the Delmar avenue dis-
trict.
Four of the biggest and most elegantly
appointed theaters in the city are in this
district, where the ultra fashionable set,
the purse-proud and the high brows dis-
port themselves.
The Corneliuses and Their Two Theaters
Our first stop the other night on our
rounds was at the West End Lyric, with
its reception room, lobby, decorated with
cut flowers, and with soft carpets on the
mosaic tiling, and a general air of quiet
dignity. The West End Lyric was full,
first floor, balcony and lobby, and a woman
on the outside was contenting herself
with showing her two little daughters the
picture of Mary Pickford in the lobby dis-
play, as that was as close as they could
get to the pictures. The West End Lyric
is one of the — we don't like the word
"classy," but there Is no other word that
describes the place so well — it is "classy,"
from the lobby to the screen. J. W. Cor-
nelius and Mrs. Cornelius, assisted by their
son, James, own and operate the two
Lyrics, the "West End, at Delmar and
Euclid, and the Lyric at Sixth and Pine.
These people are regarded as the most
successful managers in the city, and Mrs.
Cornelius, who attends to the booking
personally, is considered an authority on
pictures. Mr. Cornelius divides his time
between the two theaters, and was at the
Sixth street house when we called, but
Mrs. Cornelius was overlooking things,
however, and James was explaining in his
politest manner to a patron that he wished
the house was twice as big. so that every-
body could get in to see Little Mary in
"The Foundling" and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew and the George Ade comedy that
formed the bill.
The Delmar Lately the Rialto.
From the Lyric we picked our way
through the automobiles that lined either
side of the street and found the Delmar
with another big crowd trying to see Ho-
bart Bosworth in "The White Scar." The
Delmar is again under the management of
C. A. Maberry, "who managed the place two
years ago. The Delmar was one of the
original O. T. Crawford houses; Mrs.
Crawford managed the theater for a while
until it was sold recently to P. Stromberg,
a wealthy trunk manufacturer, and Mr.
Maberry was reengaged as manager.
While Mrs. Crawford managed the house
she called it the Rialto, but the new man-
agement took over the old name again.
Mr. Stromberg was at the Delmar in per-
son, overlooking his business, and he is
very proud of the fact that the house has
built up a splendid patronage since .he
took possession.
The Washington and Its Cigar Check
System.
Across the street, diagonally on Delmar,
is the Washington, which is a family the-
ater in more senses than one. The Wash-
ington is owned and operated by Dr. E. V.
Ditlinger, a well-known practicing phy-
sician. The doctor and his wife and three
sons manage the theater. A unique fea-
ture of the Washington is a cigar check-
ing system. A number of little china cups
are fastened to the side of the box office
window, and all you have to do is to place
your cigar in the cup, take the numbered
check that hangs above and when you
come out take the cigar that corresponds
to your number.
Seventy-five Autos at the King's.
After leaving the Washington, we
turned the corner on Kingshighway on our
way to the Kings, one of the two theaters
that show the Triangle pictures. Exhibit-
ors used to shake their heads when they
talked of the King's. "It cost a mint of
money to build and doesn't pay. It's kinda
out of the way," they would tell you; "sor-
ter around tlie corner from the big mob
that parades up and down Delmar." That
isn't the case now. There were 73 auto-
mobiles by actual count — we counted
them ourselves — standing out in front of
the King's, and Manager David E. Russell
wasn't a bit surprised when we told him
the number. "Oh, you ought to come out
here on a big night." he said. But we fail
to see where he could have stowed away
any more people in the theater. If there
was an empty seat we could not see it, and
the King's is a big house.
BENEFIT FOR INJURED PATRON.
Mrs. L. D. Stoddard, manager of the
Monroe theater, at Chippewa and Cali-
fornia avenue, gave a benefit matinee on
two days last week for Miss Marie Moent-
mann, a young girl who recently had both
arms cut oft by some machinery, while at
work in a bag factory. Miss Moentmann
was a regular patron of the Monroe, and
Mrs. Monroe has known her ever since she
was a child. The entire proceeds of the
two matinees was given to the girl.
WILL MANAGE BLUE BIRD HERE.
I. Leon Klasky arrived in town last
week to take charge of the local Blue
Bird Photo Plays, Inc. office. Mr. Klasky
has had headquarters fitted up In the Uni-
versal exchange at 2116 Locust street, and
will distribute his Blue Birds from there.
Mr. Klasky is a well-known St. Louis man,
having started in the business as city
salesman for the Pathe exhange less than
a year ago. He was with the Fox ex-
change for a while, then went to the
World Film office under E. W. Dustin. and
afterward was sent to the Chicago office,
where he soon rose to the position of
manager.
Mr. Klasky says he is glad to be back
In St. Louis, where he has many friends
among exhibitors, and while he liked Chi-
cago, the chance to distribute Blue Bird
features was too good to be missed. The
Blue Bird office Is very nicely arranged,
and Klasky says he intends to make it blue
bird weather for every exhibitor taking
the program. The first release will be
Sarah Bernhardt in "Jeanne Dore."
St. Louis Fire Department Buys Moving
Picture Camera.
Fire Chief Frank Henderson of St.
Louis, has just purchased a complete mov-
ing picture outfit for the purpose of tak-
ing pictures of fires in St. Louis. No
sooner will the hose begin to play than
the moving picture machine will begin to
whirr, and the cameraman will be as much
a part of the St. Louis fire department as
the hose carts or the trucl^s. The inno-
vation is in line with Chief Henderson's
campaign for fire prevention,
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Prominent New Orleans Man Defends Film Shows
Frederic Meyer Hears W. C. Crafts Lecture and Notes Weaknesses in Plea of
Rabid Anti-Motion Picture Reformer.
By S. A. M. Harrison, New Orleans Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
agar of the Mutual Film Corporation of
Missouri under M. E. Williams.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.— Dec. 20, 1915. To
the Editor of the Item: — "In the Mov-
ing Picture World, of the current week,
I noticed that the Hughes censorship bill
was again introduced in the house of rep-
resentatives, and that this bill was sup-
ported by W. F. Crafts last year, and
failed of enactment.
"The same evening in my daily digestion
of The Item, I learned
that Brother Crafts
would appear in New
Orleans, to lecture on
various forms of vice.
Curious to hear 'per-
sonally' Mr. Craft's
views on the movie
question, 'the blue rib-
bon industry' in which
I am deeply interested ' ^
and have been for the ^ /
past five years, I took ;
advantage of this op- ^
portunity to hear Frederic Meyer
Mr. Crafts speak.
"The result was the most scathing ex-
clamation possible, against moving pic-
tures, by this 'not optimist.' I'm sure.
"In glowing originality, Mr. Crafts as-
serted that: 'Next to the saloons, we must
fight the moving pictures, which are grow-
ing worse and worse, every day.' The
above being word for word as expressed
by Mr. Crafts.
"1 will give Dr. Crafts the benefit of
my doubt, regarding his knowledge of the
moving picture Industry, otherwise he is
simply and purely prejudiced against this
world renowned art.
"Ye Gods, Isn't it a fact that the great
wave of reform, throughout the entire
country, can be traced mainly through the
efforts of the moving picture industry, to
Illustrate and depict the deplorable con-
ditions that exist, caused by liquor, gamb-
ling and vice of all sorts?
"I wish that every Louisianian who be-
lieves in justice would write the repre-
sentative from his district In favor of the
movies.
"Thanking you for printing this, I am,
"Tours sincerely,
"FREDERIC MEYER."
T. M. C. A., City.
Mr. Meyer is of one of the oldest and most
prominent families in New Orleans, he is
twenty-five years of age, and within the
past two years, has been offered, by three
eastern directors, a position to act in
pictures, though he has never had any
theatrical experience. He has just com-
pleted a five reel picture in which he has
played a role, the picture being produced
by a local studio.
He is prominent In club and athletic
circles here and Is an expert swimmer and
horseback rider, and tops the beam at
six feet two.
V-L-S-E NEW ORLEANS BRANCH.
C. A. Meade, manager of the Dallas
V-L-S-E office, and R. King Evans of the
same office, were in New Orleans the first
of the year, arranging for the opening of
a Big Four branch in the Crescent City.
When opened, the ofl^lce will be in charge
of Mr. Evans.
Mr. Evans is well and favorably known
to the film trade in this territory, having
been a traveler for the Dallas office for
some time. Previous to entering the trade
he was assistant treasurer of the Dallas
opera house.
The promotion of Mr. Evans is in line
with the announced policy of W. W. Er-
win of the V-L-S-E main offices to promote
wherever possible successful men already
In the company's employ, and the pro-
motion is well deserved.
on a larger scale was at once commenced.
Extensive repairs are being made on the
Pastime theater, Alexandria, La. The
house is closed until these are completed.
WILL SCHOOL "U" INSPECTORS.
Manager R. C. Cropper of Kansas City
Universal Has Plan to Make Film
Inspectors Efficient.
Special to Moving Picture World by Kan-
sas City News Service.
KANSAS CITY, MO.— A new and very
promising plan is being adopted by
the Universal office in Kansas City, for
the development of inspectors of film. This
is a system, devised by Mr. R. C. Cropper,
manager of the office, tor thorough school-
ing of every one before he or she can go
on the tables as a full-fledged inspector.
Mr. Cropper's idea is that every in-
spector must know the vital points of film
production before he is competent to act
confidently and effectively in that ca-
pacity. The curriculum of the school will
consist of a series of illustrated lectures,
starting with the very first steps in pro-
duction,' and following along all the de-
tails of manufacture, and of inspection,
that the persons who handle the films
should be famllar with. A book of set
rules Is being prepared also, so that each
will have handy the exact procedure, and
the information with which to settle any
doubtful point. These books are to be sent
to each operator throughout the territory
also, since they will contain much valuable
guidance for them.
The new Universal plan will equip the
inspectors to handle the ■work understand-
ingly, and with confidence to meet the
complaints and suggestions of operators — -
for the inspectors will have clear con-
sciences, knowing that they really know
how to inspect films.
A GOOD BATTING AVERAGE TO
HIM.
"Kid" Nichols, baseball pitcher and
team manager in both the major and
minor leagues, has deserted the American
game — baseball. It has been quite a while
since Mr. Nichols — his first name is
Charles — has depended on anything else
to furnish his living. He has joined the
Kansas City force of the Universal com-
pany to take charge of the "Blue Bird"
photoplays in this territory.
In 1913 he and Joe Tinker, likewise the
possessor of some fame and notoriety on
the ball field, opened the Diamond the-
ater at Fifteenth street and Prospect ave-
nue, in Kansas City, A short time later
that house was disposed of and Nichols
managed the Palace theater here for the
Standard Amusement company. Recently
he has been a traveling representative of
the Klelne-Edison company out of Kansas
City.
THREE NEW THEATERS.
The Grand theater has been opened in
Osceola, Mo., by Hudson Bros.
Fred Savage, owner of the De Luxe, Iris
and Rex theaters in Hutchinson, Kan., has
announced that he will build a new house
on the present site of the Rex.
A new theater is being constructed in
Tarkio, Mo.
New Orleans Trade Notes.
The Dixie theater at Gretchen, La., was
destroyed by fire recently, but rebuilding
C. A. JONES JOINS "U" STAFF.
C. A. Jones, better known In the
southwest as "Bud" Jones, has Joined the
Universal of Kansas City as general rep-
resentative to cover parts of Kansas and
Missouri. Mr. Jones Is one of the oldost
film men In this territory. He has re-
cently been In the Kansas City office of the
Metro and previously was assistant mai-
OZARK "TROOPER" EXHIBTORS.
Rural picture entertainments In the
country surrounding Osceola, Mo., will be
given by R. M. Wade, formerly manager
of the Osceola Light company who re-
signed from that position to purchase a
projecting machine for such use. Like
other Ozark exhibitors, Mr. Wade will go
from town to town, showing one or two
nights at each place.
The Ozark district of Southern Missouri
has many small towns, all of which offer a
field for the picture exhibitor, but many
of "Which are not large enough to support
a show continuously. Consequently a
number of "trouper" exhibitions have
gone into that section, each owning sev-
eral reels, and go from town to town,
somewhat similar to the methods of the
one night stand show companies.
New Building Will Contain Theater.
Contracts have been let and work
started on a seven-story office building,
the lower floor of which will be used as a
motion picture theater, on the southeast
corner of Fifteenth street and Troost ave-
nue. It is being built by the Altman
Realty company on the site that formerly
was the residence of R. M. Snyder, capital-
ist and promoter, and later of Walton
Holmes, vice-president of the Pioneer
Trust company. The new building will
be completed by June 1.
Kansas Wants Educational Film Expert.
Pittsburg, Kan. — The state board of ad-
ministration of public schools soon will
select an expert who is posted both on
educational and motion picture lines to
take charge of an educational film bureau
as part of the state public school work.
That announcement has just been made
here by Lee Harrison, secretary of the
board. Mr. Harrison made the declaration
that In two or three years visual Instruc-
tion of some character or another will
be used in every public school in Kansas.
The central film bureau will be con-
ducted as an adjunct of the state school
system and It will have for Its purpose
the selection of films depicting history
and geography principally.
The Gladstone's New Organ.
The new Kimball organ, made to order
for John G. Hiatt for his Gladstone the-
ater, was installed recently, and dedicated
Dec. 22 by Professor Allen Bogen, of Chi-
cago, organist of the Auditorium there.
Mr. Hiatt has employed Professor Free-
strom, of Kansas City, to play the organ.
He is very well known In musical circles,
and his brother is director of the academy
in Stockholm, Sweden. The organ cost
$15,000.
V-L-S-E Road Men Confer.
A year's-end salesmen's conference of
the ten travelers of the V-L-S-E Kansas
City office was held by Manager E. R.
Pearson during Christmas week. Plans
were made for going after more business
and Mr. Pearson announced that the force
would be increased by four or five men
shortly after the New Year. The Kansas
City office, with a branch at St. Louis,
handles the business In Missouri, Kansas.
Nebraska, Iowa and parts of Illinois, Ar-
kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky
and Indiana. S. W. Hatch, the St. Louis
representative, was in attendance.
E. A. Earnhardt is a new road man out
of the Kansas City office of the General
Film company, handling the serial "The
Strange Case of Mary Page."
R. C. Cropper, Universal manager In
Kansas City, has Just returned from a
visit to Oklahoma City.
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
461
Suit Over Rights in Wisconsin
"The Unbroken Road," a Life Photo Production, Raises Controversy — Competing
Theaters Book Same Picture from Different Offices.
Special to Moving Picture World from Midwest News Service.
iun tluit if Mr. Brandt had gone into the
department store business even the ex-
pression on their faces would have been
identical.
CHIPPEWA FALLS. WIS. — The Casino
Feature Film Company of Milwaukee
and the Nelson & Moore film agency of
Minneapolis are in legal controversy as
to which concern controls the Wisconsin
rights for "The Unbroken Road." A suit
by the Casino company against Nelson &
Moore will come up for trial soon in Mil-
waukee.
The Palace theater In Chippewa Falls,
Wis., had booked "The Unbroken Road"
from the Casino company. The Empire
theater at Chippewa Falls had booked it
from the Minneapolis firm. General man-
ager B. C. Smith of the Casino company
went to Chippewa Falls, had the Empire
show prevented and the films seized. The
Minneapolis concern later gave bond and
the films were returned.
Milwaukee's Merrill Theater Open.
General publicity for a new photoplay
house not yet built is uncommon. Long
before the opening date was announced
the Merrill theater at Milwaukee began
using newspaper space to tell the public
what it could expect in the way of venti-
lation, lighting, screen and service from
employees. The Merrill will show Tri-
angle pictures, charging fifteen cents for
all seats.
Where They Like to See 'Em Again.
La Crosse soon will be known as the
repeating city. "The Birth of a Nation"
has been booked for a week's return en-
gagement beginning April 23 at the Ma-
jestic theater. The Strand theater has
started an unusual series. It has booked
ten pictures which were "knockouts" at
the Casino theater In the same city. The
first of these was the Vitagraph feature
"Four-thirteen." The Casino has had the
Metro feature "Pennington's Choice" twice
as a holiday attraction — at Thanksgiving
and Yuletide. The Strand also rebooked
'Destiny."
Wisconsin Programs and Features.
Manager Phillip O. Gross. Jr., of the
Strand theater at Milwaukee started an
"All feature" policy January 2. On Sun-
day, Monday and Tuesday he will use
V-L-S-E service. Wednesday, special
and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fox
features. "The Cave Man" and "The
Green-Eycd Monster" were the first book-
ings under this plan. Only three changes
a week will be made.
A program of especial Interest to farm-
ers was offered by the Auditorium at
Waukesha. Four reels of alfalfa growing
near W^aukesha, "Waukesha Beautiful,"
with moving pictures of the principal
stock farms near the city, a comedy and
slides of the San Francisco fair made up
the program.
Walter Goetzinger blind organist of the
Bijou theater at La Crosse played forty-
two numbers to accompany the Lasky
film "Carmen." He was accompanied on
the piano by Mrs. James Kerr.
"The Birth of a Nation" is at the Lyric
theater in Ft. Atkinson the week of Jan-
uary 15 and at the Marinette theater in
Marinette January 20-22.
Wisconsin Changes and New Houses.
Carl Muller, manager of the Elite the-
ater at Waukegan, III., has leased the
new Majestic theater at Beloit.
Walter F. Smith, manager of the Gem
theater at Washburn, contemplates the
erection of a new moving picture the-
ater next spring. It will seat 900 and
will play principally feature pictures. It
will also be a dance hall and roller rink,
canvas being spread on the floor on show
nights.
Jolin W. Seager has purcliased tiie Ma-
jestic theater in Watertown from Mullen
.t Hollenbeck.
Tlie Star theater on Water street in
Eau Claire has been reopened by Jesse
Ridgeway.
Lew Wilting who has been operating
the Gem theater at Sturgeon Bay has
leased the Crystal theater in that city from
Will Marquardt of Manitowoc.
O. L. Meister will erect a one-story mov-
ing picture theater. 45 x 150 feet, at Third
street near Grand avenue in Milwaukee.
It will cost $5,000.
H. Geneska, of Plymouth, Wis., has sold
the Wonderland aad Atlas theaters in
Berlin, Wis., to John Aamoth, of St. Paul,
Minn.
Indiana Theater Changes.
Johnson & Churcli of Owensville pur-
chased the Star theater at that point and
will continue to run a good class of
pictures.
L. E. Perry, Sturgis. Ind., operator at
the Crystal theater, has bought the Ma-
jestic at Lagrange, Ind., from Charles
Griffith.
Manager C. H. Zuring of the North Star,
Indianapolis, is enlarging the seating
capacity from 400 to 1200.
IN INDIANA.
Special to Moving Picture World
Indiana Trade News Service.
If Joe Had Only Run a Store.
from
L.A.FATETTE, IND.— M. Schultz. pro-
prietor of a department store at
Lafayette, Indiana, when shown a picture
of Joseph Brandt, of the Universal com-
pany, in the office of the Lafayette Journal
was indignant because he thought the
Journal had taken a picture of him witii-
out permission. The resemblance is very
close and Mr. Schultz expressed his opin-
Brief Mention.
John F. Maclienzie, resident manager
of the Strand company. Indianapolis, an-
nounced that the new house will have a
corp of uniformed girl ushers that will
compare favorably in appearance, train-
ing and courtesy with the celebrated
feminine ushers of the New York Hippo-
drome.
Tracy Brothers, proprietors of the Ar-
cade theater, Winchester, Indiana, have
installed a new electric music box known
as the Coinola.
Manager H. H. Hornbeck, proprietor of
the Majestic at Monticello, Indiana, has
had to answer so many questions about tlie
new pipe organ that he thinks of having
a sign printed that will give all the in-
formation that he has about its mechanical
.'Mid musical features.
How Films Are Censored in Minneapolis
Rules Laid Down by New Board of Twenty-six Members Who Intend to Judge on
Basis of Fitness for the Younger People of the Community.
By Grace Polk, Minneapolis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
MINNE.^POLIS, MINN. — The new mov-
ing picture censor board which Is to
work with Mayor Nye in passing on the
showing of questionable films in Minne-
apolis theaters has laid down a brief set
of standards by which to work. The board
states that its chief concern in fixing
standards is for "the adolescent boy and
girl and for the youth of the city," in
whose amusements and recreations
"wholesomeness must be the watchword."
"To avoid inconsistencies in the decision
of its sub-committees." the board gives as
its reason for establishing standards.
"In view of the fact," it says in a writ-
ten statement, "that the vicious influence
of films is due to certain incidents, the
viewing committee are requested to con-
sider the following as liable to be harm-
ful, especially to young men and women:
"1. Drunkenness — Especially as present-
ed in social affairs, cafes, etc.; also
drunkenness of women and drunken
brawls in saloons.
"2. Indecency — Including undue exposure
of the person, immoral suggestiveness and
any kind of sexual unwholesomeness.
"3. Cruelty — Especially to women; caus-
ing suffering to human beings or animals
(the infliction of pain, occasionally por-
trayed as a necessary incident to the de-
velopment of a story, not wantonly in-
flicted, would not be included as cruelty).
"4. Lawlessness — Where the general ef-
fect of the reel seems to be "beating" or
defying the law.
"5. Race Prejudice — .Anything which
would seem to stir up race prejudice to
any serious degree."
■The censor board is made up of 26 men
and women representing about 20 social
and welfare organizations of the city.
Saxe, who owns and operates the Strand
theater in this city, of which J. A. Keough,
who attended the organization in New
York, is manager. Mr. Saxe lives in Mil-
waukee, but is a frequent visitor to the
Twin Cities.
While You Wait Show in R. R. Station.
Louis W. Hill, president of the Great
Northern Railway, has manifested his be-
lief in the films as an advertising medium
in the most substantial of ways. In line
with a plan for the exploitation of the re-
sources of the trade territory surrounding
the Twin Cities, Mr. Hill has suggested
that he would provide space in the Great
Northern passenger station for the show-
ing of motion pictures "while you wait."
The plan so far as worked out contem-
plates the showing of pictures of general
interest, with development views worked
SAXE IN NEW ASSOCIATION.
Minneapolis is represented in the re-
cently organized National Theater Own-
ers' Association in the person of Thomas
New Home for Exhibitors' Photo-Play
Company.
A new 12-story building in the heart of
the Minneapolis downtown business dis-
trict is announced by the Exhibitors'
Photo-Play company in the near future as
a home for that company, additional space
to be occupied by physicians and surgeons.
The project is intended to carry out the
original intention of the late John Gates,
owner of the site.
A 100-year lease to the ground which
adjoins the Orpheum theater has been se-
cured and it is announced the building
will cost not less than $350, ODO. It will be
thoroughly fireproof and modern.
The officers of the Exhibitors' Photo-
Play company are A. G. Bainbridge, presi-
dent: H. W. McCoy, vice-president, and C.
H. McCoy, secretary and treasurer. The
company is a corporation composed of
owners and managers of picture houses
and manufactures and handles films of all
sorts.
462
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
New Theaters This Year
San Francisco Sees, With the Opening of the Year, a Number of New Houses
Building — Some Are of Considerable Size — Plans Being Drawn Up for Others
— An Account of What Is Being Done.
By T. A. Church, San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — A number of
new theaters, several of large size are
now in course of construction in San
Francisco and plans for others are being
drawn, making it a settled fact that with-
in a comparatively short time some
marked changes will be made in the local
amusement field, notably in the down-
town district where there is a scarcity of
first run houses.-
Work has been commenced by N. L.
Josey on the erection of a moving picture
theater with a seating capacity of more
than 1.000 on Geary street, near Powell,
opposite the St. Francis hotel. Many of
the contracts for furnishings in this build-
ing have already been let and it will be
opened as soon as possible with high-class
feature productions.
Work on the remodeling of the Amer-
ican theater on Market street, above
Seventh, is well under way and this house
will be opened within two month's time
as a moving picture theater, but the own-
ers have not disclosed the name of the
person who will operate It.
Plans have been completed for the the-
ater to be erected at Ellis and Mason
streets and work on this structure, which
will have a seating capacity of more than
3,000, will be commenced at the close of
the rainy season. It Is understood that
this house will be conducted as the Strand
theater, articles of incorporation of the
Strand company having been filed recently.
The Royal Theater company is prepar-
ing to have work commenced at once on
the erection of a fire-proof moving pic-
ture house with a seating capacity of
more than 1,100 on California street, near
Polk, and in the Mission district the re-
building of the Idle Hour theater by the
Kahn & Greenfield circuit is well under
way.
Plans have also been announced for the
erection of a large theater at Eddy and
Mason streets, on the site of the Tivoli
opera house at the time of the fire of
1906. This site was cleared some time
ago for a theater building and it is ex-
pected that work will begin again on the
project within a few weeks.
and treasurer, and J. A. Byers, business
agent.
R. T. FURMAN WILL VISIT.
Robert T. Furman, director of exchanges
for the Pathe Interests, is expected in San
Francisco shortly on a tour of inspection.
Business at the local branch has been
showing a steady gain under the direction
of manager Harry Oviott and It is an-
ticipated that the record shown will prove
to be a very satisfactory one. The colored
Gold Rooster play, "The Beloved Vaga-
bond," has been shown during the past
week at the Tivoli theater and met with
instant success, being voted one of the
best attractions shown here in a long time.
RETURN OF "PEACE" FILM.
The "Battle Cry of Peace." which was
recently shown at the Columbia in San
Francisco fo.r three weeks with signal
success, and which has since been shown
at Los Angeles, is to be put on at the
Portola for a one week run and will then
be sent to the Northwest. The Pacific
Coast rights to this production are con-
trolled by the Portola company and ar-
rangements are now being completed for
the handling of bookings In the North-
west by a prominent exchange man in
Seattle.
FRESNO LOCAL NO. 599 ELECTS.
Electrical Moving Picture Machine Oper-
ators, local union No. 599, of Fresno,
Calif., has elected officers for 1916 as fol-
lows: W. E. Doyle, president; D. C. Miller,
vice-president; Gerald James, secretary
Sol. Lesser Returns, But Off for New
York Again.
Sol L. Lesser, head ot the Golden Gate
Film Exchange, Inc.. returned from a hur-
ried trip to New York in time to spend
part of the Christmas holidays with his
family, and departed again for the eastern
city on New Year's day for another short
stay. The early reports to the effect that
he had secured the rights in three west-
ern states to the "Ne'er-Do-Well" were
augmented upon his arrival by the infor-
mation that he had secured the rights for
the entire United States. Manager Eu-
gene Roth of the Portola theater has
made arrangements for the exclusive
showing of this production here at what
Is declared to be the highest rental ever
paid for a film in this city. The re-issue
of "The Spoilers" has also been booked
for the Portola and will be shown In Los
Angeles at Clune's auditorium.
Pioneer Supply Company Incorporates.
Articles of incorporation of the Breck
Photoplay Supply Co. have been filed at
San Francisco with a capital stock ot $6,-
000 subscribed In full by A. J. Francis, T.
Maguire, George Breck, J. E. Maguire and
E. B. Rutherford. Mr. Francis recently
left for New York on business connected
with the concern and some developments
of interest will be announced shortly. The
introduction of new blood Into the com-
pany means that Mr. Breck will be re-
lieved of active duties to a considerable
extent and that a wider field will be
sought.
Amusement Companies Incorporate.
The Washington Square Amusement
Company has been incorporated with a
capital stock of $10,000 by J. J. West, C.
Baer and J. Jacobson.
Articles of incorporation of the Mason
Street Theater company have been filed
by J. T. Fleming, Mr. Moran, E. E. Smith
and D. Greenan, the capital stock being
$100,000.
Schools Buying Moving Picture Ap-
paratus.
The Atlas Educational Film Company,
which Is making a specialty of furnishing
schools with moving picture equipment,
is meeting with great success In this
growing branch of the business. A full
outfit was disposed of recently to the
Pittsburg, Cal., grammar school, movinff
pictures being used In the dedication of
the structure. Principal M. H. Rowell,
of the Sonoma, Cal. high school, has also
placed an order lately for equipment. A
member of this supply firm recently at-
tended the state convention ot high school
principals held at Fresno, Cal., at which
strong resolutions were adopted favoring
the use of moving pictures In schools.
The University of California recently sent
out cards asking school trustees if they
were interested in moving pictures for
educational work and more than one hun-
dred inquiries were received in regard
to the cost of equipment.
Photo Player Head Returns Home.
H. J. Werner, president of the Ameri-
can Photo Player Co., with headquarters
in this city, has returned from a trip to
New York and is now conferring with his
associates on the proposition of erecting
a new plant. The new showrooms and
ofllces of this concern on Golden Gate
avenue will be rea^y foT occup'V?!*'}' ©ftriy
in February,
San Francisco Personals — Business
Notes.
R. E. Stebbins, who recently joined the
forces of the Progressive company, has
been placed in charge of the re-booklng
and extended run department.
Herman Wobber, manager of the Pro-
gressive company. Is expected home from
a business trip to New York about the
middle of January.
Frank Atkins, manager of the Marys-
ville theater, Marysville, Calif., was mar-
ried recently to Mrs. LaRose Hansen, the
leader of his orchestra, and was in San
Francisco during the Christmas holidays.
The Moving Picture Operators Union of
this city made a substantial contribution
recently to the San Francisco Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tuber-
culosis and to the Christmas tree for the
poor children.
The Pastime theater on Market street
has set aside a section where smoking
is permitted.
A. C. H. Chamberlin, of the Madera
opera house, Madera, Calif., was a recent
visitor here to look over current releases.
He states that the second house opened
there recently by Chamberlin Bros, has
been closed, it having been demonstrated
that the field was too small for two the-
aters.
A Wagner converter has been installed
in the Irving theater conducted by Frank
R. Macauley. this having been installed
by Walter G. Preddey.
A Simplex projector has been purchased
by A. B. Spreckels for use in his mag-
nificent home at 2080 Washington street.
Hallahan & Getz are planning to change
the policy of the Market Street theater
and show feature productions in place of
the regular program, which has long been
a feature of this moving picture house.
Sid Grauman, manager of the Empress
theater, has returned from a business trip
to the Northwest.
Joe Deitch, formerly with the Golden
Gate exchange, is now with Essanay,
working on the "Strange Case of Mary
Page" serial.
TEXAS PARAMOUNT CHANGES.
R. H. Logan, Old Timer in This Terri-
tory. Assumes Managership of
Local Office.
By S, A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
DALLAS, TEXAS. — The Texas Para-
mount office is in t-ull swing under the
new management, with R. H. Logan hold-
ing down the manager s desk. C. B. Tandy,
general manager of the &. A. Lynch at-
tractions, with headquarters at Atlanta,
Ga., spent a few days here inducting the
new manager into office. Mr. Logan suc-
ceeds L. BIckel, resigned.
Mr. Logan has been in the film game
tor some years and Is especially well
known in this territory. When the Para-
mount office was first opened here some-
years ago, he traveled the district for the
pictures, and claims acquaintance witl^
managers of theaters at all points, from
the smallest tanks to the larger cities.
He left this position to go to the Atlanta
office as assistant to Mr. Tandy.
Mr. Logan says it was like coming home
to get back here, that he took a big
breath of pleasure when he got oft the
train, and when the exchange bunch got
him. it was found necessary to take a
whole day for a homecoming reception.
(Get that — "reception." The "receipts"
were of various kinds.) The new man-
ager is very optimistic over the outlook
in this terltory, and looks for a success-
ful year.
A CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT.
John DeStefano, for some time asso-
ciated with the Queen theater, Dallas, has
assumed the management of that house,
vice L. B. Bisslnger, who resigned to take
over the Washington.
Mr. DeStefano is financially Interested
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
463
In the Hulsey theaters, and for some time
has taken an active part in the business
o£ the concern. It is announced that no
essential change will be made in the policy
o£ the Queen, althougrh Mr. Hulsey is ex-
pected to take a more direct interest in
it. Not that Mr. DeStefano needs any
assistance, but because Mr. Hulsey is one
of those energetic men who believe there
is always room for betterment.
Mr. Hulsey has surrounded himself with
an exceptionally capable staff in the Dal-
las office, having, besides Mr. DeStefano,
B. P. Lewis at the Old Mill, and Herschel
Stuart and Miss Whitehead on publicity
work.
The Washington theater, one of the best
picture theaters in the Dallas business
district is now under the management of
L. B. Bissinger, former manager of the
Queen. Mr. Bissinger succeeds R. A. Car-
ter, who resigned to enter a different
field.
Mr. Bissinger had been associated with
the Hulsey theaters for the previous eight
years in several different cities, and spent
three years at the Queen. He had a
wide acquaintance and has been very suc-
cessful as a manager.
W. D. Nevills, owner of the Washington,
also controls several other houses in
Dallas, and it is believed that these will
soon be augmented by the purchase or
lease of more theaters.
Fort Worth House Gives Free Show to
Kiddies.
The Victor Amusement company of Fort
Worth, Texas, was host to about 115 child-
ren at the Healy theater on Tuesday of
Christmas week, entertaining with a spec-
ial complimentary matinee. The kiddies
had previously been banqueted at Sam
Joseph's cafe and supplied with the can-
dies and nuts necessary to make up a real
Christmas.
Back to Leg^t for a Night.
Albert Russell of the Dallas Metro office
and "Smiling" Jimmy Kelly of the Con-
solidated returned to the legitimate stage
during Christmas week — temporarily.
The occasion was the production of
"Mrs. Temple's Telegram." The cast was
made up almost entirely of ex-profes-
sionals, and the comedy was put over in
fine form. The Peyton sisters, well-known
in the theatrical world, were in the cast.
Mr. Russell managed the production. Mrs.
Russell by the way, is one of the Peytons.
A dam for a fishing lake for the Dallas
Automobile Country Club was the primary
object of the dramatic effort, but the
play went over on its own merits, very
little publicity being given to the bene-
ficent object.
A Merchants' Matinee.
A special merchants' matinee was in-
augurated at the Old Mill theater January
3. This will be a short program of a
Keystone comedy for the especial benefit
of those who desire noonday relaxation.
It will be on from 10:30 to 2 daily, with
a flat price of 10 cents all over the house.
Quite a nifty set of blotters have been
got out to advertise this matinee.
Dallas Personal Notes.
Shannon Fife, a successful scenario
writer, spent the holidays with homefolks
in Dallas. Mr. Fife wrote exclusively for
Lubin for some time but is now working
as a free-lance, specializing in features.
W. Eppstein and Walter McCombs, vice
president and secretary, respectively, of
the San Antonio Amusement Company
were in Dallas during the holidays. Mr.
Eppstein went from here to New York on
a business trip.
Leroy Bickel, former manager of the
Dallas Paramount office, spent the holi-
days in Greenville, Miss., his old home.
He will, it is expected, return to Dallas,
although his business connections are not
announced.
Seattle's Coliseum Opens
Beautiful New Picture Theater Opens Its Doors to the Public the First of the Year
— Will Seat 2,500 — Some of Its Distinctive Features — Its Orchestra and Program
— A Jensen and Von Herberg House.
Special to Moving Picture World from Seattle News Service.
SEATTLE, WASH. — Distinct in many
ways, one of the most beautiful thea-
ters in the country, and one of the very
largest, the Coliseum at Seattle threw open
its doors to the public the week after
New Year's.
It has a seating capacity of 2,500, oc-
cupies the corner of Fifth avenue and
Pike street, and is architecturally of mo-
saic and oriental design.
One of the newest features in the thea
ter is the children's playroom, whicli has
been fitted up with pictures of characters
in nursery rhymes. Another feature is
an elevator that will carry a capacity of
27 people from the ground floor to the
first and second balconies.
Girl ushers are employed, and they are
by no means the least pleasing sights at
the new theater. Their costumes, some-
what saucy, yet conservative in the gen-
eral ensemble, were designed by Pierette
of New York fame.
On the proscenium arch, overlooking
the pit wliere a Russian orchestra of
eight pieces joins with the organist in
rendering the picture music, are three
huge paintings. Two of these, one on
each end, are paintings of Cleopatra fac-
ing each other. In the center is a paint-
ing of Pharo.
The Coliseum, of course, has a men's
smoking room, a ladies' room, general
rest rooms, and all other of the latest
conveniences of the modern theater. The
new show house, which is the largest in
the West, is being operated by Jensen &
Von Herberg, who are also operating the
Liberty, Alhambra and Mission theaters
in Seattle. Paramount pictures will be
featured.
Mischa Gutterson, of Chicago recently,
will lead the orchestra. Most of the mem-
bers of the orchestra of eight pices have
been with the Chicago Grand Opera Co.
WHAT "HICK" SAYS.
Bart Bertelson, press agent tor the
Clemmer theater, has certainly found a
fine advertising medium through H. S.
Hickson, his doorman. Hick, as he is fa-
miliarly known, is a familiar figure to
Seattle folks, thousands of
whom see him every day as
he stands guard at the Clem-
mer. This thought apparently
struck Bertelson when he got
the artist to draw Hick's pic-
ture, and every day since it
has appeared in the local pa-
pers with some quaint and
humorous statement. For in-
stance, during Electrical week
here recently, the letters "W.
E. C." were conspicuously
displayed by all electrical
houses, and Hick thus ex-
plained it:
" 'W. B. C that you see dis-
played all over town mean
'Wallingford Enlivens Clemmer.' "
Another one was worded thus: "Hick
says: If there were more 'Damaged Goods'
in reel life there would be less damaged
goods in real life."
So well known has this uniformed pic-
ture of Hick become that Capt. J. K.
Weatherspoon, a personal friend of
Hick's, sent him a Christmas card which
bore no other designation of address than
the picture all by itself. The mail man,
however, knew it belonged to Hick, and
delivered without delay.
"Hick.'
has passed away. It is being torn down.
Incidentally, it was at the Seattle thea-
ter that many who have since won fame
on the screen, received valuable training
in stock. Max Figman and Lolita Robert-
son played in stock at the Seattle theater
for an entire season. It was here, too,
that William C. Dowlan, a Universal act-
or, played in stock.
This was in the latter days of its ca-
reer. At the zenith of its fame, it was
the leading theater in the city and all the
famous road shows, with nearly all the
great stars of the speaking stage in the
last generation, appeared on its stage.
When it was first built it was the most
pretentious theater in the entire West at
that time.
NEW STRAND OPENED XMAS.
Newly decorated, exterior and interior,
the Strand theater, formerly the Alaskan,
threw open its doors under new manage-
ment on Christmas day. It had been
closed for several weeks.
William Smythe, who operates the Class
A theater here, and is one of the most
successful moving picture men in the
Northwest, has taken over the Strand. S.
Barrett McCormick, author of "The Dis-
ciple" and other scenarios produced by
Thomas H. Ince recently; will handle the
press agent's job for the new house, hav-
ing come here Christmas day from Los
Angeles.
The Golden Rooster Pathe pictures will
be featured. The opening number was
"At Bay," with Florence Reed in the stel-
lar role. The house opened to packed
houses.
Mr. Exhibitor: — You will get more
helpful information by carefully read-
ing one trade paper weekly than by
skimming over three or four. The
MOVING PICTURE WORLD is the
one paper you need.
World Film Branch in Portland,
Manager Geo. G. Endert of the World
Film Corporation is opening a sub-branch
in Portland, which is to be operated
through the Seattle office. Mr. Endert
hopes to handle the entire state of Oregon
much more advantageously in this way.
EXIT THE SEATTLE THEATER.
Due to the inroads made by the photo-
plays, the old Seattle theater, the land-
mark of the legitimate stage in Seattle,
A Booking Team Broken.
H. A. Johnson, until recently road man
for the Metro pic-
tures in the Northwest,
has gone to California.
Thus, the famous team
of Johnson and Brown
is now divorced. John-
son was the biggest
traveling film man in
the business. He weighs
300. Brown is the ship-
ping clerk at the Metro
office in Seattle, and
his net weight in pa-
jamas is 100. The eter-
nal (no more) question
used to be: "Can
Brownie ship as many
Metros as Johnson can Bronn * .lohnson.
sell?"
No More Cashiers.
Manager Ben Ketcham of the Mission
theater has a new device installed by
which the patron drops his or her coin
and a little machine automatically serves
him or her with the right ticket. Sort of
cafeteria style — what? Just wait on your
self and don't flirt with the cashier.
464
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Organize in Spokane
Managers of Various Theaters in District Hold Meeting and Form Amusement
Managers' Association — Ralph Ruffner, President; J. W. AUender, Vice-Presi-
dent; Chas. York, Secretary and Treasurer— The Executive Committee.
By S. Clark Patchin, Spokane Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
of Fear" at the Casino. The Mutual
master picture "The Reward," was shown
with good results at the Class A; the
Universal picture "He Was Only A Bath-
ing Suit Salesman," won laurels at the
Rex; "The Vampire's Cure," with Theda
Bara was shown at the Hippodrome;
"Toilers of the Sea," a Pathe production,
was shown at the Majestic together with
two reels of a stampede in Montana; and
"Friends of the Sea," a comedy, "Those
College Girls" and "Infatuation" with
Marguerita Fisher were the leading pre-
sentations at the Lyric.
The bills for the remainder of the week
including New Years' were "Barbara
Frietchie" with Mary Miles Minter in the
leading role at the Class A; Willard Mack
i,n "Aloha Oe" at the Liberty; "Mr, Crex
of Monte Carlo," at the Clemmer; William
Farnum and Dorothy Bernard in "A Sold-
ier's Oath," at the Casino; Catherine Os-
terman in "The Bludgeon." at the Rex;
and "The Valkyrie" and "Cohorts" at the
Lyric.
"Scandal" scored a hit at the Majestic
and "The Path to the Rainbow," drew
well at the Empress.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Managers of the
various theaters in this city at a
meeting in the Davenport hotel formed a
permanent organization to be called the
Amusement Managers' Association of Spo-
kane and elected a moving picture man-
ager, Ralph RutEner of the Liberty, presi-
dent.
Other officers chosen were: J. W. Alex-
ander, manager of the Lyric Moving Pic-
ture theater, vice-president; Charles W.
York, manager of the Auditorium, the
home of road shows, secretary and treas-
urer. The executive committee is com-
posed of Mr. Tork, chairman; William T.
Reed, Casino moving picture theater,
Maurice Oppenheimer of the Empress, now
a moving picture theater and the Hippo-
drome which runs two vaudeville acts and
five reels of pictures; E. Clarke Walker,
manager of the Pantages, a vaudeville
house which runs two reels of pictures
and B. W. Copeland, manager of the Rex
moving picture theater.
At the same meeting committees were
appointed to plan for a ball to be given
in the Davenport early in February to
raise funds to aid the 1916 Interstate Fair.
Novel amusements are to be arranged and
the stage hands and musicians' unions are
arranging to work in conjunction with the
managers in handling the affair.
January 15, 1916
Transcontinental Paramount Girl Invited.
Anita King, "the Paramount Girl," one of
the well-known members of the Famous-
Lasky-Morosco-Pallas combination, has
been invited by Dr. H. S. Clemmer to pay
a visit to Spokane early in January.
The Clemmer theater is the home of the
Paramount productions. Miss King, if
she accepts the invitation, will be the guest
of Manager and Mrs. Clemmer and of the
theater.
Spokane Brevities.
Marguerite Clark appeared as the pau-
per and the prince at the same time in
"The Prince and the Pauper," the Famous
Players' production of the Mark Twain
romance, and filled the Clemmer theater
at nearly every performance. On the
same bill Violet and Blackie Daw ap-
peared in "A Trap for Trapp."
Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bush-
man, in "Pennington's Choice," proved
a big hit at the Class A theater.
Other pictures which drew well at Spo-
kane theaters were: "The Clemenceau
Case," with Theda Bara and William Shay,
at the Majestic; "The Alternative," fea-
turing Arthur Maude and Constance
Crawley, at the Lyric; "The Supreme
Test," with Henrietta Crosman in the
leading role at the Rex theater, and the
Hippodrome theater exhibited tlie second
of a series of war films, showing the Ger-
man and Austrian troops In the field.
These pictures were well attended.
W. Potter.
HEAD OF LOCAL UNIVERSAL.
Since coming to Spokane, Wash., more
than a month ago to succeed G. A. Hager
as manager of the local exchange of the
Universal Film &
Supply company W.
Potter has been
active and is rapidly
becoming acquainted
with the trade in the
city and the outside
field. He was presi-
dent of the Exhibi-
tors League In 1911,
was formerly in the
Portland office of the
company and was
traveling representa-
tive for the North-
west territory for a
time and an exhibi-
tor since 1908 until
recently. He handled
"The Traffic In Souls," and "Submarine."
for the Universal company.
Among the bookings made by him
since arriving to handle the Uni-
versal service, are the Rex, Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho, of which H. E. Dodson Is manager.
He is also running the Universal service In
the Best, Spokane, a three reel production
at the Clemmer Saturday mornings for the
children's shows. And the Broadway
Features were booked through him by R.
S. Tucker, manager of the Orpheum the-
ater, Moscow, Idaho.
HOLIDAY FEATURE HITS.
Spokane moving picture houses report
a good holiday business. On Christmas
the Liberty with an emotional drama and
Weber and Fields with travesty and Mar-
guerite Clark in "The Prince And The
Pauper," at the Clemmer filled those
houses Christmas day.
Starting with the change of bills on
Sunday December 26, 1915, the entire
week was reported a good one with ex-
ceptional bills at the various houses. For
the first part of the week the Liberty
presented the Triangle production "The
Lily And The Rose," with Lillian Gish
as the country girl; the Clemmer pre-
sented Lou-Tellegen In the Lasky pro-
duction "The Unknown"; Cyril Maude ap-
peared in the Pathe play "The Greater
Will," for one day, followed by "The House
Faction in Portland, Oregon, Censor Board
Pass Resolution Forbidding Members to Act as Preliminary Viewers — To Bar
Passing of Film by Film Men's Representative.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
PORTLAND, OREGON. — The .municipal
censor board Is composed of four wo-
men prominent in the city's social circles,
one business man who favors censorship
and two men interested in the moving
picture industry in the city. The ordi-
nance permits them to delegate the view-
ing of pictures to others. It also gives
them the power, and it has been the
practice for the members of the board,
to occasionally sit as viewers. Mrs. Col-
well states that there was a tacit under-
standing when the film men's representa-
tives were appointed on the board that
they were not to sit as viewers and that
their purpose on the board was to sit only
when the entire body convened to take
official action on a picture. The film men
contend they are governed by the city
ordinance which clearly enumerates their
responsibilities.
The open break occurred when William
Fox's "Destruction" was viewed and
passed by one of the film men's represen-
tatives on the board and iv^rs. Colwell,
ignoring his decision, again viewed the
picture and also passed it, taking official
cognizance only of her own decision. At
a special meeting of the board December
28. a resolution was passed by the censor
board that none of its members should
sit as preliminary viewers. By this reso-
ultlon It is apparently sought to deprive
the film men's representatives on the
board, who are In the minority, of the
powers delegated to them by the ordi-
nance.
its drastic provisions would necessitate
the removal of the exchanges from the
city. The commissioners agreed with the
film men that the proposed ordinance was
too severe and new fire regulations, much
milder in their effect, are being drafted.
SUNSET'S NEW PUBLICITY MAN.
Jennings & Company have added Chas.
E. Couche to the staff of their theater,
the Sunset, in the capacity of house man-
ager and publicity man. Mr. Couche Is
from British Columbia where he owned
the Rex at Revelstoke and ether moving
picture interests. He has introduced sev-
eral innovations at the Sunset and pro-
poses to make it a first run feature house.
PEACHY COMES TO PORTLAND.
Callers at the exchange of the Film
Supply Company of Oregon have had the
pleasure of greeting F. S. Peachy who has
been installed as manager of the new
office of Blue Bird Photoplays, Inc., in the
building occupied by the Universal ex-
change. Mr. Peachy comes highly recom-
mended from San Francisco where he was
connected with the Mutual, the Union
Film and Supply and the United, being
general manager and supervisor of west-
ern offices for the last named. Besides
organizing and conducting the local Blue
Bird exchange, Mr. Peachy will act as
road man until his office duties take all
of his time.
FIRK ORDINANCE KILLED.
The proposed city ordinance relative
to the construction of film exchanges and
the handling and storing of films which
was commented upon in the MOVING
PICTURE WORLD several months ago,
came up for final hearing before the city
commissioners December 24 and failed to
pass. From the time the terms of the
proposed ordinance became known to the
Portland exchange men, they have vigor-
ously opposed it, declaring that some of
Posters Damaged.
Sixty-seven days of continued rain with
sun shining through the clouds only twice
lightened the box office receipts of all
theaters In Oregon west of the Cascades
and Portland exchanges are complaining
about the damage done to their posters.
One exchange reports that a great deal
of Its paper sent out during the past two
months has been returned wet and dam-
aged and that its loss by reason thereof
has exceeded |250.
January 15, 1916
Another Exchange Ordinance.
Commissioner R. G. Deiclc is framing
another city ordinance regulating tlie con-
struction of film exchanges to replace the
proposed ordinance that was indefinitely
tabled by the Portland city council re-
cently. From the information gathered
at the city hall, the difference between the
old ordinance tabled and the new one will
be in the reduction of the size of venti-
lators required in film vaults.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
465
Personals and Local Business Notes.
Harry J. Cohen, secretary of Metro Film
corporation, passed a few days in Port-
land en route from San Francisco to New
York City. While here he conferred with
C. J. Kerr, supervisor of Northwest offices
with headquarters in Seattle, who came to
Portland to meet Mr. Cohen.
Portland newspaper men and a repre-
sentative body of the city's ministers were
the guests of Louis Christ, manager of
the Picktord theater, Portland, at a private
showing of "The Warning" which held the
boards there commencing Jan 1.
C. G. Guernsey has purchased the Or-
pheum, Canyonville, Oregon, from Kuhl
and Vaugh.
The Palace theater, Philomath, Oregon,
has reopened with S. H. Moses in charge
and will use Pathe service.
Thomas Miller, who formerly owned the
Grand, Camas, Wash., has purchased tlie
Star theater, Brownsville, Oregon, from
Susie B. Martin and will open Jan. 1 as
the Grand.
S. Bernstein has sold the American the-
ater. Union avenue and Shaver street,
Portland, to H. Werple who owns a chain
of small houses in the vicinity of Port-
land.
The Arcade, Cottage Grove, Oregon, will
be reopened by L. Armentrout.
N. E. Hansen, of the Opera House, Carl-
ton, Oregon, was a holiday visitor to Port-
land.
J. H. Baum, road man for the General
Film company out of Seattle, spent a few
days in Portland en route from Eastern
Oregon and Washington, from which ter-
ritory he reports the usual prosperous
times.
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Local Feature Hits.
Manager Creighton of the Globe thea-
ter, Vancouver, has booked "The Eternal
City" for second run, opening Dec. 27.
J. R. Muir of the Dominion theater did
exceptionally good business with Mary
Pickford in "Madame Butterfly" last
week.
W. P. Dewees of the Rex heard many
compliments on the beautiful settings and
lighting effects in "The House of a Thou-
sand Candles," which was shown at hia
house recently.
"Hypocrites" recently played a very
successful return engagement at the Mon-
arch theater, Edmonton. But the news-
papers ran a cut of Myrtle Stedman and
labelled it "Margaret Edwards."
"Graft" has opene.d at the Lyceum and
Starland theaters in Winnipeg, and will
shortly start in Vancouver at the Col-
onial.
The Allen in Calgary has begun the
showing of the popular Paramount Travel
pictures.
A Request to Exhibitors.
Universal exchanges are now sending
the following suggestions along with
films shipped to out-of-town customers:
IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS.
1. Do not put wrong band on right reel.
2. Do not hold reels for a month.
3. Ship back on first train after show.
4. Do not patch film with nails, pins or
rail^way spikes.
5. Put on the reel bands tight.
6. Ship back all extra pails and boxes
promptly.
An Incompetent Censor
Vancouver Still Suffers Under Marked Temperamental Censorship — Manager
J. R. Muir of the Dominion Theater Starts New Protest— Some Things That
the Censor Has Been Doing Recently.
By E. C. Thomas. Vancouver Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
VANCOUVER, B. C. — A new compaign
against the activities of the British
Columbia censor has just been Inaugu-
rated by J. R. Muir of the Dominion the-
ater in Vancouver, and the matter is now
being taken up in the local newspapers.
While most of the exchanges have had
fewer pictures rejected during the past
few weeks, others have now begun to feel
the effect of the censor's evident desire to
justify his title, and many unreasonable
rejections have resulted.
It is claimed by Mr. Muir that the pres-
ent censor is erratic and inconsistent in
his decisions, and quite unfitted to be
placed in full charge of the amusements
of the entire moving picture public of the
province. Numerous instances of his lack
of judgment are given, out of a long list
of similar offenses.
The Lasky Company's production of
"The Man from Home," a particularly
wholesome picture, has just been rejected
as unfit for public exhibition.
The Essanay-Chaplin comedy, "His
Night Out," when submitted by the local
office of the General Film, some months ago,
was rejected. An English print of the
same picture, recently brought in by the
Famous Players service, was passed, and
is now being shown in Vancouver the-
aters. The complaint is not that it has not
been passed, but that it was not passed
when ordinarily submitted. Through this
action alone, the General has sustained a
direct loss of many hundreds of dollars.
"Tess of the Storm Country," Mary Pick-
ford's most popular picture, has been con-
demned twice.
"In some cases," said Mr. Muir, "the
wording of the act (Moving Picture Act)
is rigidly adhered to. and in other cases
it is entirely ignored. The local censor
insists on judging some plays by the story
in the novel on which the play was
founded, ignoring the fact that the story
told on the screen is entirely different.
Pictures which have passed every other
censor in the United States and Canada
are continually being rejected by our cen-
sor on some trifling grounds discovered by
himself. If it were possible to appeal
from his decisions, I am of the opinion
that at least 50 per cent, of them would be
reversed.
"Why should an Industry which has a
large pay-roll and so much capital in-
vested in this city by local business men,
be at the mercy of one man's opinion?"
So deplorable is the local situation that
one leading film exchange, "were it not for
the fact that it has an especially favorable
contract with local exhibitors, so that the
latter must bear the loss imposed by re-
jections, would absolutely withdraw from
this territory.
MADE XMAS CHEER.
Many free Christmas entertainments
were given at Vancouver picture houses
for the benefit of the poor children of the
city.
In place of their annual smoker, the
members of the Order of United States
Commercial Travelers of America gave an
entertainment to five hundred children at
the Columbia theater, which was donated
by the management for the occasion. Spe-
cial moving pictures -were shown and
candy was distributed to the children by
two Santa Clauses. The B. C. Electric
Railway furnished free transportation.
Moving pictures and a varied program
given entirely by local child artists were
given at the Maple Leaf theater, and many
poor children attended. Little Pollie Red-
f«irn, who played a week at the Orpheum
last month, headlined.
Mrs. Plunkett arranged with Manager
Pilling of the Orpheum to entertain the
children at that house.
In Victoria, the Rotary Club's Christ-
mas tree entertainment at the Royal Vic-
toria theater was a rousing success, and
many really useful presents were given
to the children present. Each case was
investigated beforehand, and the articles
of clothing most required were given to
the lucky children.
Santa Claus was present at the Empress
in Edmonton on Christmas day, and pre-
sented a bag of candy to each child who
entered the theater. A large tree was
erected in the lobby.
MUTUAL RENEWS ACTIVITY.
The Mutual Film Corporation, which
discontinued importing any new sub-
jects for a considerable time during the
present year, has again become an active
factor in the Canadian market, and Man-
ager Albert E. Vince of the Vancouver
office states that local distribution of
the "$8,000,000 Program" will commence
on Dec. 27. The Orpheum, which was
forced to discontinue the Mutual Master-
pictures when the supply ran out, will re-
sume the use of one of these subjects
each week, probably taking at first some
of the good pictures released earlier in
the year, but which were never shown
here.
NO AMALGAMATION.
The proposed amalgamation of Van-
couver rrioving picture theaters is at a
standstill, and there is at present con-
siderable doubt about the culmination of
the elaborate plans which had been made.
The WORLD representative was inform-
ed last week by two men prominently
concerned in the merger that they did
not care whether it went through or not.
Winnipeg Theatrical Federation.
The Winnipeg Theatrical Federation
has lately been formed in the Manitoba
city, and comprises in its membership
stage employees, musicians and moving
picture operators. It is stated that about
80 per cent of the amusement places of
the city now display the emblem of the
federation, either over the box office or
on the screen. Each craft has appointed
three delegates, all of whom have been
associated with local amusements for a
considerable time. Those representing
the moving picture operators are Messrs.
Armand, Hill and Palmer; stage employ-
ees, Spence, Wishart and Robinson; mu-
sicians, Lyons, Tallman and Hughes.
A Disgusted Committee.
The Vancouver Social Service Council
held a meeting and election of officers re-
cently, and officially acknowledged fail-
ure as the lot of the moving picture corti-'
mittee. They had stood behind the cen-
sor, they stated, but had not received
the support of Attorney General Bowser,
as expected.
Operators' Fee Remains at $1.
A readjustment of various trades li-
cense fees recently took place at Calgary,
but no increase was made in the fee for
moving picture operators, which remains
.It $1.00 per year.
M. Alberts, proprietor of the West-
holme Opera house at Prince Rupert, B.
C, was a recent visitor to Vancouver,
calling on local exchanges.
466 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD January 15, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending January 22 and January 29
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 502, 504, 506.)
General Film Company. General Film Company.
Current Releases Advance Releases
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 191«. MONDAY, JANUARY 34, 1910.
BIOGRAPH— The Miser's Heart (Drama— Re-issue BIOGRAPH— An Adventure in tlie Autumn Woods (Drama-
No. 33) 19895 Biograph Re-Issue No. 34).
LUBIN — The Little Sister of the Poor (Drama) 19896 LUBIN — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama — Unit
SBLIG — Why Love Is Blind (Three parts — Drama).. 19890-1-2 Program)
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 5, 1916 LUBIN — Fooling Uncle (Comedy — Unit Program)
(Topical) 19894 SELIG — Tom Martin — A Man (Drama).
VITAGRAPH — Them Was the Good Old Days (Com.) 19893 SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 7, 1916 (Topical).
VITAGRAPH — Mrs. Dane's Daughter (Four parts — VITAGRAPH — Britton of the Seventh (Four parts — Military
Drama — Unit Program) Drama — Unit Program).
VITAGRAPH — Bittersweet (Drama — Unit Program) VITAGRAPH— Jane's Husband (Comedv).
TUESDAY. JANUARY IS, 1916. VITAGRAPH-The Cold Feet Getaway (Comedy).
BIOGRAPH — The Angel of Piety Flat (Two parts — TUESDAY, JANU.\RY 25, 1916.
Drama) 1990-1
ESSANAT— Book Agent's Romance (Two parts— ES&ANAY— Title Not Reported.
Western Drama) ■ 19897-8 KALEM — Snoop Hounds (Burlesque-Comedy).
KALEM — The Tale of a Coat (Comedy) 19899
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1916.
BIOGRAPH-A Life Chase (Three parts-Drama).. 19905-6-7 BIOGRAPH-Stronger Than Woman's Will (Three parts-Dr.).
ESSANAY — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Cartoon ES&ANAY — Title Not Reported.
Comedy) ^ 19904 KALEM — The Villain Worshipper (No. 10 of the "Stingaree"
ESSANAY — Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).. 19904 Series — Two parts — Drama).
KALEM — A Duel in the Desert (No. 9 of the "Stinga-
aree" Series (Two parts— Drama) 19902-3 THURSDAY, .JANUARY 27. 1916.
THURSDAY, JANUARY' 20, 1916. LUBIN — Title Not Reported.
T TT-.^-r*T .... T . T ... ,rr, * t^ n .^aao n in MINA — A Speclal Delivery (Comedy).
LUBIN — The Laws Injustice (Two parts — Drama).. 19908-9-10 ottt rr. o„n„ ^^.„^^,„„„ m „,„ d.„* ;„i m„ c mic /t. ■„ 1^
MINA-A Misfit Baron (Comedy).. 19912 SELIG— Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8, 1916 (Topical).
^^^(?7?cal?"'^''"'""^ .^^^'. . ^^T^i"^^. ^°', ^^ .^"^ 19911 FRIDAY, JANUARY 28. 1910.
'■" KALEM — The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The Ventures of
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1916. Marguerite" Series— Drama).
-,.._-. _. „ 11- n t /iw io e ..rri, ir^ KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE — The Heart Breakers
KALEM-The Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The Van- (Three parts-Drama).
tures of Marguerite" Series— Drama) 19916 viM— Busted Hearts (Comedv)
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE— House of ^^^" tiusiea tiearis ((..omeay).
Mystery (Three parts — Drama) 19913-4-5 VITAGRAPH — Peace at any Price (Comedy).
VIM — Frenzied Finance (Comedy) 19918
VITAGRAPH — A Telegraphic Tangle (Comedy) 19917 SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1916.
ESSANAY— Title Not Reported.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 32, 1916. KALEM-"Tapped Wires" (No. 64 of the "Hazards of Helen"
ESSANAY— The White Alley (Three parts— Drama) 19919-20-21 Railroad Series— Drama).
KALEM-The Open Track (No. 63 of the "Hazards LUBIN— Title Not Reported.
of Helen" Railroad Series — Drama) 19926 „^-, ^„ . , „ , »
LUBIN— Insomnia (Comedy) 19922 SELI(3 — Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chronicles of Bloom
SELIG— When the Circus Came to Town (No. 9 of Center"— Rural Comedy).
the "Chronicles of Bloom Center" — Comedy).... 19927 VITAGRAPH — The Ruse (Broadway Star Feature — Three parts
VITAGRAPH — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.) 19923-4-5 — Drama).
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January 15, 1916
Calendar oi Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending January 22 and January 29
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 502, S04, 506.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1016. Serial No.
L.AEMMLE — No release this day.
L-KO — Flirting a la Carte (Comedy) 01121
REX — The Little Mascot (Two parts — Drama) 01120
MONDAY, J.VNU.ARY 17, 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE— The Man In-
side (Five parts — Drama) 01123
NESTOR — Mingling Spirits (Comedy) 01124
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft (No. 6,
"The Railroad Monopoly" (Two parts — Drama) . 01140
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — The Reward of Chivalry (Three parts
—Drama) 01125
IMP — No release this day.
REX — The Silent Member (Drama) 01126
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — No. 202 (Topical) 01129
L-KO — Saving Susie From the Sea (Comedy) 01128
VICTOR — Her Better Self (Two parts — Drama) 01127
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — Just Plain Folks (Three parts — Rural —
Drama) 01130
POWERS — Building Up the Health of a Nation, No. 2
(Educational) 01131
— The Aerial Buds (Vaudeville Act) 01131
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1916.
IMP — Vanity Thy Name Is (Two parts — Com. -Dr.).. 01132
NESTOR— Flivvers Famous Cheese-Hound (Comedy) 01134
VICTOR — A Sea Mystery (Drama) 01133
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1916.
BISON — Buck Simon's Puncher (Two parts — Western
— Drama) 01135
JOKER — The Whole Jungle Was After Him (Animal
—Comedy) 01137
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work No. 5, "Protecting
the Ships At Sea (Educational) 01136
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1916.
LAEMMLE — Her Dream Man (Drama) 01137
L-KO — Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination (Two parts —
Comedy) 01138
REX — No release this day.
MONDAY, J.-iNUARY 24, 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE — A Soul En-
slaved (Five parts — Drama) 01141
NESTOR — Her steady Carfare (Comedy) 01142
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft (No. 7
"America Saved From War" — Two Part Drama) 01158
TUESDAY, JANU.4RY 25, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Discontent (Two Parts — Psycholog-
ical— Drama) 01143
IMP — Hired, Tired and Fired (Comedy) 01144
REX — No release this day.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 203 (Topical) 01147
L-KO — Knocks and Opportunities (Two parts —
Comedy) 01146
VICTOR — Across the Line (Drama) 01145
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1916.
BIG-U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE— The Red Lie (Three parts — Mystery
Drama) 01148
POWERS — Sammie Johnsin, Hunter (Cartoon —
Comedy) 01149
Fishing River Lampreys (Educational) 01149
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2S, 1916.
BIG-U — Nan Good for Nothing (Drama) 01151
LAEMMLE — The Inner Soul (Two parts — Society —
Drama) 01150
NESTOR — Flivvers in the Dance of the Shivers
(Comedy) 01152
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1016.
BISON — A Daughter of Penance (Two parts —
Mexican — Drama) 01153
JOKER^Mrs. Green's Mistake (Comedy) 01155
POWERS — Uncle Sara at Work (No. 6 "Saving
Wealth and Building Health" — Educational... 01154
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1916. Serial No.
AMERICAN — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).... 04401-2
CASINO — Ham and Eggs (Comedy) 04403
MOND.4Y, JANUARY 17, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Thor-
oughbred (No. 56 — American — Five Parts — Drama).
TUESD.4Y, JANU.4RY 18, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama) 044-04-04A
FALSTAFF— Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy) 04405
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. 1916.
BEAUTY — Johnny's Birthday (Comedy) 04409
THANHOUSER — The Phantom Witness (Three parts
— Mystery — Drama) 04406-7-8
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy).... 04410
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Five
Faults of Flo (Thanhouser, No 57 — 5 parts —
Society — Drama)
MUTUAL WEEKLY— Number 55 (Topical) 04411
VOGUE — Sammy's Dough — Full Romance (Comedy)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1916.
.AMERICAN — The Thunderbolt (Drama) 04416
CUB — Title Not Yet Announced 04415
MUSTAN(3 — Wild Jim Reformer (Two parts— West-
ern— Drama) 04413-4
NOVELTY — Mrs. Bumps Commuter (Comedy) 04417
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Bait
(Centaur — 5 parts — Drama — No. 58)
SUNDAY, J.-iNUARY 23, 1916.
BEAUTY — Mischief and a Mirror (Comedy) 04419
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 19 "The Dells of
the Wisconsin" (Scenic) 04418
Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon — Com-
edy) 04418
VOGUE— A Baby Grand (Comedy) 04420
MOND.\Y, JANUARY 24, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — As a Wom-
an Sows (Gaumont — Five parts — Drama — No.
59) 04421-2
TUESDAY, J.\NUARY 25, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Man in the Sombrero (Two
parts — Society — Drama) 04421-2
FALSTAFF — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy) . . . 0423
W^EDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1916.
BEAUTY — Some Night (Comedy) ' 04427
THANHOUSER — The Burglar's Picnic (Three parts
—School— Drama) 04424-5-6
THURSDAY, J.\NUARY 27, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Beaten at the Bath (Comedy) 04429
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Lord Love-
land Discovers America (American — Five parts
— Society — Drama — No. 60)
MUTUAL WEEKLY— Number 56 (Topical) 04430
VOGUE — Subject not yet announced.
FHID.AY, J.\NUARY 28, 1916.
AMERICAN — A Sanitarium Scramble (Comedy) 04434
CLIPPER — The Smugglers of Santa Cruz (Three
parts — Seacost — Drama) 04431-2-3
CUB^-SubJect not yet announced.
SATURD.\Y, J.\NUARY 29, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— Betrayed
(Thanhouser — Five parts — Race — Drama —
No. 61)
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where you vill, but an organization moves forward
only by the power of its service to others.
Twelve thousand five hundred square feet are now required to
house the interests of the home office of this organization.
This is approximately 5,000 more square feet than the area of
the organization's former offices.
The move to larger space, made only nine months after the
formation of this company, will be significant to the thoughtful
observer.
It indicates, more forcibly than words, that the V. L. S. E. has
been consistently moving in the right direction — IN THE IN-
TERESTS OF ITS EXHIBITORS— and it points the way for
the far-seeing exhibitor, who has not yet become allied with
this business-building institution, to move in the same direction
himself.
Such an exhibitor could not do better than to start with the re-
leases for the next fortnight, including as they do :
"GREEN STOCKINGS," the popular Broadway stage success, with
LILLIAN WALKER.— A five part VITAGRAPH BLUE RIBBON
Feature.
"NO GREATER LOVE," a study of a woman's heart, with Sarah
Bernhardt's successor— REGINA BADET.— A five part SELIG
RED SEAL Play.
"CAPTAIN JINKS," the never-ending success of the late Clyde
Fitch, with the captivating stage star, ANN MURDOCK.— A five
part ESSANAY Feature.
"GODS OF FATE," a red-blooded drama of modem industrial life,
with Richard Buhler and Rosetta Brice.— A five part LUBIN SOV-
EREIGN Play.
V. L. S. E. Inc.
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January 15, 1916
Stories of the Films
General Film^Company
KALEM.
GUARDIAN ANGELS (Jan. 11).— The cast:
Bud (Bud Duncan) ; Spike (Jack MacDermott) ;
Doughbaga (Charles Mulgro) ; Ethel (Ethel
Tears). Author— Howard Irving Young. Pro-
ducer, William Beaudine.
Bud and his pal are hired to take care ol
Doughbags and his "little girl" Ethel. Dough-
bags is neglected while they try to amuse the
"little girl," so their jobs soon end in a whirl-
wind finish.
THE PURIFICATION OF MULFERA (No. 8
of the Stingaree Series; Two Parts; Jan. 1-i-) —
The cast: Stingaree (True Boardman) ; Howie
(Paul C. Hurst) ; Ethel Porter (Mann Sais) ;
Carmichael (Thomas Lingham) ; Bishop Me-
thuen (Frank Jonasson) ; his chaplain (Ed-
ward Clisbee) ; Inspector (Joseph Barber). Pro-
duced by James W. Home. , , , , . .
Bishop Methuen and his chaplain set out to
evangelize Mulfera. "the toughest station in
Australia" They are waylaid by Stingaree,
who. with Howie, then take their places in h«
mission to Mulfera. There is comedy in tlio
scenes, showing the bushrangers purifying
Mulfera, but it ends in tense cross-play of ac-
tion when they are captured, only to escape
with the aid of Ethel.
THE TRICKSTERS (No. 12 of The Ventures
of Marguerite ; .Jan. 14).— TTie cast: Marguer-
ite (Marguerite Courtot) ; Tom Bailey (Ro/and
Bottomley) ; Frank Whitney (Robert gilis) .
Peter Enright (Richard Purdon) ; Jjrry Holden
(Homer Buress). Author— Otto Hoffman. Pro-
duced bv R. B. Cummings.
Marguerite is to be the bride in an amateur
theatrical. Frank, whose offer of marriage she
has refused, though he Is her guardian s choice
plays the bridegroom, while Tom, the favored
one. is in the role of minister. Holden, a card
sharp, schemes so that Tom appears in a bad
liEht when he fails to arrival at the rehearsal,
a£d Marguerite, hurt, consents to Frank s re-
quest, "Let's get a real minister and be mar-
ried now " Tom succeeds in escaping from
Holden's accomplices and reaches the scene in
time to foil the tricksters.
THE HAUNTED STATION (Episode No. b2
of The Hazards of Helen; Jan. 15).— The cast:
Operator at "Haunted Station ■ (Helen Gib-
son) ; Joe Wood (Robyn Adair) : Chief Des-
patcber (Clarence Burton). Author— E. W.
Matlack. Producer, James Davis. „ ,.
A fall from a semaphore weakens Wood s
mind and when he later disappears circum-
stances point to suicide. His "ghostly ap-
pearances make the post known as the Haunt-
ed Station," and Helen is appointed as a last
resort after many others have quit. Wood sud-
denly appears and pursues her. Helen flees
down the track to the drawbridge, only to find
it halt elevated. Her frantic cries cause a
workman on the structure to throw down a
rope which she climbs hand over hand. Wood
follows and there is a struggle while swaying
in midair, which ends when Wood slips and falls
through space to the river.
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BRIXTON OF THE SEVENTH (Unit Pro-
gram; Four Part; Jan. 24).— The cast: Lieut.
Tony Britten (Darwin Karr) ; Gen. Custer (Ned
Finley) ; Capt. Yates (Lionel Belmore) ; Capt.
Granson (Harry NorthrupJ ; "Rain-in-the-Face"
(Logan Paul) ; Barbara (Eleanor Woodruff) ;
Mrs. Granson (Eulalie Jensen) ; Otonowab
(Marion Henry) ; Mrs. Eversley (Rose Tapley).
Author— Cyrus Townsend Brady. Produced by
Lionel Belmore.
For the love of Otonawah, an Indian maiden,
"Rain-in-the-Face," an Indian chieftain, kills
and scalps two white men belonging to the
Seventh Cavalry, at Fort Lincoln, Dakota. Tony
Britton, first lieutenant of the Seventh, is sent
with his command to arrest "Rain" and, despite
the tribe's offer of any other three Indians,
brings back the murderer and jails him. Thus
started one of the prime causes of the Custer
massacre. Mrs. Frances Granson, married to
a worthless brute, is in love with Tony, and
he imagines himself with her until he meets
Barbara Manning, a Chicago girl, and falls
really in love.
Mrs. Granson wants Tony to elope with her,
but in a note he refuses. This note gets into
her husband's hands and he makes trouble.
Before General Custer, the commanding officer,
he accuses Tony of conduct unbecoming an offi-
cer, and Tony cites the note as proof of his in-
nocence. Mrs. Granson is wired about it, but
of course sTie knows nothing of any note, and
Tony Is forced to resign to avoid a court mar-
tial. Trouble with the Indians has followed
ever since the "Rain-in-the-Face" incident, and
Tony joins Old Man Meekins as a scout. They
come across a horde of over a thousand In-
dians on the warpath and, knowing that Custer
knows nothing of their presence, they hasten
to him with the news.
Major Reno is sent with four troops to attack
the Indians in the rear, but his fatal hesita-
tion results in the tragic Eattle of the Big
Horn and the annihilation of Custer's brave
command. Before he dies Mrs. Granson's hus-
band gives General Custer the note written by
Tony and it is found in the brave General's
hand when — too late — Reno's command comes
up. Tony is reinstated in the Seveth, wiiu
apologies, and some time afterward he and
Barbara meet at Fort Lincoln and all ends well.
JANE'S HUSBAND (Jan. 24; Unit Program).
The cast: Jane (Edith Storey) ; Ben, the
Tramp (Thomas R. Mills). Author — Elizabeth
R. Carpenter. Produced by George D. Baker.
Jane is looking for a husband. She is a
stunner for looks, but her get-up is so funny
no one takes her seriously, and the handsome
R. F. D. driver scorns her proffered love. But
Jane is of a determined disposition, so when
she discovers that a tramp has broken into her
kitchen she has hopes. Sneaking in on him, she
cleverly traps him in a closet, then gives him
the choice of marrying her or being arrested.
But Jane is no fool, and brings a minister
to the house while the tramp is still locked
in. They are married and Ben makes the best
of matters. He sits down to the table and
eats everything in sight, but happens to drop
a remark to the effect that he "hopes his wife
does not find him out." Horrified, Janes drives
him from the house, and he strolls into the
village bar, where he imbibes much liquid cour-
age. Jane has to sic the dog on him to drive
him away. Watching her "man's" rapidly dis-
appearing figure, Jane tearfully promises her-
self to remain single.
THE COLD FEET GETAWAY (Jan. 24).—
The cast: Itsky (Harry Fisher); Mr. Bump-
tious (Albert Roccardi). Author — C. Graham
Baker. Produced by C. Jay Williams.
Hoozis, the poker fiend, is unable to quit the
game while he is a winner, and invariably has
to stick until he goes broke. He tries vari-
ous ruses, but his companions refuse to fall
for them and he has to stay to the bitter end.
Itsky, the inventor, finally comes to his assist-
ance with the following invention : On a table
in a room adjoining the poker room a candle
is set in a socket, with a string tied about it
at a certain distance below the wick.
The cord leads through a series of pulleys
to a lever which, when the cord burns through.
drops, explodes a small balloon and releases a
bellows attachment which blows a police whistle
loud enough to be heard in the street. Hoozis
is delighted with it, tries it out In a game and
it works beautifully. The explosion, followed
so quickly by the police whistle, sends the play-
ers flying belter skelter from the room while
Hoozis is winning heavily.
But at the next game the players combine
to put one over on Hoozis while he is adjust-
ing his apparatus, with the result that he loses
out. Then the cops are attracted by the police
whistle and enter the building on the run. Ex-
citement runs high for a while, but it all ends
up in a laugh and good-natured fun.
PEACE AT ANY PRICE (Jan. 28).— The
cast : Featuring Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew.
Author — Harry Southwell. Produced by Sid-
ney Drew.
Henry Adams has no faith in that newspaper
article claiming the boys will be out of the
trenches by Christmas, but bis wife refuses to
be drawn into a discussion. Antonio Marchesa,
who is Mrs. Adams' music teacher, calls, and
Henry falls asleep. In his dream he learns
that war has been declared on this country and
everyone must prepare to defend their homes
and families. Rushing home, Henry organizes
the family and the servants into a brigade,
arms them with the children's nursery toys and
elects himself general.
Many thrillingly funny battles follow, dur-
ing which brave General Adams charges the
rascally General Marchesa. Both are in Fords,
and amidst the din of battle Henry finds himself
lunging forward straight for the other Ford.
Arrived at the first line of trenches a collision
seems inevitable, when a bearded figure arises
from the trench and announces, "Eoys, there
ain't no war; the soldiers all went home last
Christmas!" He pushes both Fords away from
him and, after a dizzy backward ride, Henry
awakes to find himself back in the room, still
trying to steer the imaginary Ford. It takes
the combined efforts of his wife and Marchesa
to quiet him.
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THE RUSE (Three Parts; Broadway Star
Feature— Jan. 20).- The cast : John Cottrell
(Joseph Kilgour) : Morgan Dallas (Harry
Morey) ; Edgar Langdon (Denton Vane) ; Dr.
Carlton 'Charles Kent) ; Emily Cottrell (Naomi
Cbilders) ; Mrs. Effingham (Helen Pillsbury).
Author and producer. Eugene Mullin.
At a lawn party given by Mr. John Cottrell
and his young wife Emily, Morgan Dallas, an
old college friend of the former, appears to
cast the first cloud upon the domestic happi-
ness of the hitherto devoted couple. Through
a combination of strange circumstances, in
which Emily's scapegrace brother, Edgar, plays
a prominent part and the young wife's too
great confidence in the unscrupulous Dallas
cause her husband to seriously suspect her
fidelity.
Dallas uses his knowledge that Edgar Is a
crook to further bis friendship with Mrs. Cot-
trell, and gradually Iiis sinister influence im-
presses her so that she begins to fear him. John
is a man of the world and notes these things,
worrying greatly over it. Finally he tells Dr.
Carlton, his friend, of a ruse he has determined
to adopt to test his wife. With the doctor's aid
John is brought home as if from an accident
and the doctor tells Emily that her husband's
mind is a hopeless blank. The test commences
for Emily, and it is a severe one, for Dallas
soon shows out In his true colors by seizing her
in his arms and forcibly kissing her.
She struggles free, but he follows her to her
boudoir. John, who, while pretending not to
know what is going on, arouses and, knocking
at the door, demands admittance. Inside a
dark flgure has entered through the window,
and as Dallas grabs Emily he stops the rascal
at the point of a gun. It is Edgar. Then
things happen quickly. Dallas, seeing he is
trapped, nuts up a fight and tiles to kill John.
Edgar shoots and kills Dallas ; then Emily helps
her brother to escape, reveals all to John and
the happy termination of the affair dispels for-
ever the cloud which threatened to wreck the
Cottrell home, bringing happiness to all con-
cerned.
ESSANAY.
THE BOOK AGENTS ROMANCE (Two
Parts; Jan. IS).— The cast: The book agent
(G. M. Anderson) the capitalist (Lee Willard) :
his wife (Eva Heazlett) ; their daughter (Ruth
^^aville) : butler (Lloyd Bacon).
The book agent meets the daughter of a capi-
talist on a street car when she accidentally
ties her shoelace to his. A few days later
the girl's father advertises for a butler. A
gang of crooks send one of their number to
apply for the position. He is accepted. Th&
capitalist gives his wife the choice between a
trip abroad and a pearl necklace. She first
decides to take the pearls, then changes her
mind. Thev return the necklace and depart
with their daughter for their trip abroad. Im-
mediately upon their departure the butler tele-
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ptones the Jeweler, telliug him the capitalist
wishes the necklace sent out again. The rest
of the gang then hide in the house, prepared
to rob the messenger. The book agent arrives
at the house with his case. He is mistaken for
the messenger and attacked. He is in a des-
perate struggle with the gang when the capi-
talist and his family return, having missed
their boat. The daughter recognizes the book
agent and admires his courage. This admira-
tion later results in their marriage.
THE CANIMATED NOOZ PICTORIAL, NO. 4.
Cartoon by Wallace A. Carlson (Jan. 19).— This
is a split reel release, containing five hundred
feet of animated cartoons, part of which are a
burlesque on the current topics of the day. and
the remainder some of the adventures of Dreamy
Dud. Among the topics reviewed this week
are the christening of a big dreadnaught by the
beautiful little daughter of Admiral Bull, also
some of the marvelous feats performed by
Luke McCriuek, son of old man .McGluck, the
champion pistol shot of Cacti County, Ari-
zona. Luke posed especially for the Cani-
mated Nooz. The rest of the cartoon is de-
voted to one of Dreamy Dud's nightmares. He
attempts to shave himself with his father's
razor and while he lathers his face the razor
grows to an enormous size and comes to life.
Dud wakes up just as the razor is about to cut
him in two.
The remainder of the reel contains scenes
taken in the Canadian Rockies.
THE -WHITE ALLEY (Three Parts; Jan. 22).
—Justine Arnold gives a house party at his
summer home. Among his guests are Ernest
Chapin, Cambell Crosby, his cousin and at-
torney, and Emery Gale, Crosby's law partner
All three fall in love with Dorothy Duncan
Arnold's fiancee, and she flirts with them.
Crosby and Gale return to the city. The fol-
lowing night Arnold discovers Chapin asking
Dorothy to marry him. Arnold tells Dorothy
to consider their engagement broken. She re'-
tires to her room, leaving the two men in a
heated quarrel. Next morning Arnold is miss-
ing.
Several days elapse before his body is found
In a huge brick oven in the basement. At the
Inquest evidence Is introduced which implicate<!
Dorothy, and she is accused. Chapin, to shield
her. declares he killed Arnold. He is put in
prison. Stone, a detective, is hired by Doro-
thy The discovery of a white alley by Stone
leads to a confession by Cambell Crosby. On
the night Arnold and Chapin quarreled Crosby
had returned from the city and gained entrance
to the house from the roof, lowering himseli
through a crevice which tie and Arnold had
played In when boys. After stabbing Arnold
he had disposed of his body in the brick oven
His object was to gain posses-ion of Arnold'^'
estate to which he was sole heir. As he fin-
ishes his confession he takes poison,
VIM.
fr»?^^oo/'^J' ^^^^^ ^^ BUSTED HEARTS
rt,^Ss. ®'T^,!,^^ Plump, the good-natured
daughter of old farmer Plump, never had but
one beau Many times she tried for more, but
father always prevented. Pokes, after many
v?^ ,11 yS' '? '"^ ''o^ <^^'"' arrives at Pump-
kinv He, the home of the Plumps. Peggy is
S'i'^JhL ^S"""^ 5''^^''^ ^"^ after a rather riugh
flirtation they become friends. Peggy takes
Pokes home with her. "
Marks, the village lawyer, is at the Plump
mTn.'' ""^J"^ Farmer Plump a large sum of
money Peggy and Pokes arrive and Pokes
sees the money through the window. Imme-
?^ ?^ ■^^''1.'"^°.'^ 1° ^"^ " and persuades Peggy
to mvlte him in the house. Once inside Pokes
hypnotizes Peggy and she takes the money
Pokes and Peggy elope. When thev arrive in
the city Pokes sees a fairer charm'er and de-
Tnhh..^'^7- ^'.^' '"•°'"^' P^^Sgy sets a Job in
Jabbs restaurant as a waitress. The cook and
waiter become infatuated with her; r^Sch to
the discomfort of the dishwasher. A rough
wh"»n^ ^T^l"*"" '"'^. 'I ^' "= Ji^'sht in the kitch?n
when Pokes and his fair charmer enter the
[nto?he°^'? ''^^^ '^'°°<'""' P«Sgy is thrown
}hr,«. „f D ',°^ ''"S"' ^""^ ™''^° I'e'- eyes meet
aJUI, J J°^^^^^^^ recognizes the man who
ffl« ^ t *"■• ^'"' ='"'^^' ">« opportunity and
gives Pokes a sound thrashing, much to the
amusement of Jabbs and the relt of the mners
u, k. l^^? ^ "■"" .'°''®' ^'■'■'^'■^ jost in time
in the restaurant in search of Peggy to re-
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KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE
PAYING THE TOLL (Tliree Parts— Jan. 7)
--Horace Stannage. Jr., and Llord Strong are
two aspirants for the hand of Grace Waters
the belle of their home town— with Strong the
decided favorite. Strong goes to the city to
market his invention for canal dredging, which
proves impractical and worthless.
After eating breakfast at a restaurant near
hig lodgings, Lloyd finds his poclcets have been
picked and be Is penniless. The lunch man,
not believing his story, calls a policeman, who
starts to take him to the station house, when
Strong Stannage. Jr. (who has come to the
city and been appointed assistant district at-
torney) appears on the scene and pays the
bill. Strong, upon returning to his rooms, flndfe
an open wallet on his table, and just as he
picks it up he is astonished to be confronted
by the same officer, who places him under ar-
rest for assault and robbery.
Upon circumstantial evidence Strong is con-
victed and sentenced to five years. After pay-
ing his toll he finds employment, but the po-
lice hound him and have him discharged. In
desperation he listens to a former convict, and
finally agrees to take part in a burglary that
night. The victim of the burglary proves to
be his former rival, Stannage. who has mar-
ried the sweetheart of his childhood days.
Lloyd witnesses Stannage abusing his wife.
Unable to restrain himself, he steps from liis
hiding place and confronts them. The husband
accuses Lloyd of being there for the purpose
of stealing his wife; but Lloyd, laying aside
his gun. tries to convince him his sole purpose
was theft. Stannage secures the discarded
revolver and 'phones the police. At this mo-
ment Lloyds pal shoots Stannage from behind
a curtain, and entering the room urges Lloyd
to escape, which he refuses to do. The police
arrive just as the fatal shot is fired and im-
mediately surround the house. The murderer
attempts escape by way of a window, only to
run into the arms of the waiting police. Lloyd
is apprehended inside the house, but is exon-
erated by the wife, who states he is "my
chauffeur.'*
LUBIN.
THE CITY OF FAILING LIGHT (Four Parts;
Unit Program; Jan. 10 (. — The cast: John Gray
and David Gray (Herbert Fortiert : Gray's sec-
retary (Leslie Austen. : John Gray's wife 'Oc-
tavia Handworth) : Packard (William H. tur-
ner) ; his wife (Mrs. William Carr\ : Packard's
baby (Dorothy DeWoIff). Written by Anthony
P. Kelly. Produced by George W. TerwlUi-
ger.
John Gray, head of the Consolidated Light-
ing Company, lies near death in the hospital.
He and his wife have drifted apart, and mere-
ly live together as a matter of form, soldom
seeing each other. John Gray has a brother,
David, bis double in appearance, but loving
and kind and carefree. David, in a ward at
the hospital, has just been discharged. John
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Gray's iiuemen deiiver an ultimatum to his
secretary. The secretary is in a quandary.
He calis up the hospital. The doctors are at
a loss what to do until one of them catches
sight of David. He is struck by the strange re-
semblance. He asks if he knows John Gray.
David informs him that he is his brother. The
doctor, realizing that if John Gray is dis-
turbed his life will be greatly endangered, has
a scheme. Telling David the state of affairs,
he asks him to pose as John. David finally
agrees.
In the meantime the delegates of the union,
headed by Packard, prepare to cripple ili?
city's lighting by cutting the wires. David
is called into the home of Packard by Pack-
ard's wife. He finds Packard's baby dying,
with signs of poverty everywhere. He sends
for a doctor, and he and the doctor watch ov'.r
the baby. Throughout the city the wires are
being cut. The light in the home of Packard
goes out, leaving the room in darkness. They
must have light. A candle is discovered, and
David holds it while the doctor works to save
the baby's life. Packard rushes in to inform
his wife of their success, when he sees Davii,
who he thinks is John Gray. David tells him
that he is John Gray and that the demands
will be met. There he issues orders for the
power to be shut off, and Packard, in turn,
issues orders for the men to splice all cut
wires. The baby recovers.
David Gray goes to the home of his brother.
The wife thinks David to be John and greets
him indifferently. David takes his brother .;
boy, who has run to him, in his arms an 1
kisses him. The woman is startled and, thinking
and hoping that he has changed for the better,
goes to him later in the library, and there
David realizes the great love of this woman
for his brother. John Gray recovers and starts
for home. There he finds David with Mrs. Graj
and the boy. David, rising, sees John watching
and noiselessly cross to him tells him to ta.\i
his place and steals up the stairs. John Gray,
now a changed man, seats himself beside *iis
wife, and together they watch the smouldeiing
flames, while David steals toward the door and
back to his old world.
A BATHTUB MYSTERY (Jan. 10).— The cast:
Barnabee (Dave Don) ; His wife (Florence
Williams) ; traveling salesman (George Egan).
Written and produced by Edwin McKim.
Mr. Barnabee and his wife, Nora, have many
quarrels over her pet dog and at last in des-
peration he orders her to get rid of the dig.
She refuses and Barnabee, in passing a vacant
lot, sees a boy with a goat tied to a cart and
decides to buy the goat. He returns with the
goat, but his wife orders it out of the hjuse.
They quarrel and Barnabee then takes the j'oat
into the bedroom. His wife follows and the
quarrel is continued. Barnabee refuses to take
the goat away unless Nora gets rid of the
dog. This she refuses to do, and rushe.i out
of the room in a rage. Taking the bedclnthes
with her, she sleeps in the dining r.ioa all
night.
In the morning Nora continues the quarrel.
.\s Barnabee is shaving, he accidentally pushef
Noia into the bathtub. She screams and he
goes tc the bedroom to finish shaving. Nca
decides to give Barnabee a scare and decides
to feign drowning. Barnabee not hearing an/
noise from the bathroom, goes in and, seeing
Nora, tninks she is dead. He dresses quickly
and tal^es a train for a distant town.
Six months elapse and we see Barnabee as a
waiter in a cheap restaurant and always afraid
that he will be found out. He is recognized
by a traveling salesman from his home town,
who tells Barnabee that his wife is ah^e and
well and has been looking for him for months.
The friend gives Barnabee money to get home
with. In the meantime Nora has taken In
boarders, and her friend, Patsey, *s in l-jve
with the star boarder. As Nora fancie-^ him
herself, she becomes jealous and decide- to tive
liim a scare to arouse sympathy for herself
from him Ncra instructs the maid to tell *he
.">-:ir I carder to come upstairs at once, ^; the
lady of the house is drowning. Barnabee re-
turns, goes upstairs, and Nora, hearing his ap-
proach, thinks that he is the star boarder anl
jumps into the bathtub, full of water. Barnaliee
upon seeing her is horrified and rushes out.
yelling like a lunatic. Nora recognizes hi-^
voice, pursues and catches him at the fuot of
the stairs, where everything Is €xpla;n>^d.
THE LOST BRACELET (Jan. 10).— The cast:
Happy Bob Warren (Donald Bradbury) ; John
Lawrence (William J. Spenc-er) ; Opal (Helen
Wolcott) : Jane (Francelia Billington) ; Jerold
.\rnoId (Jay Morley). Written bv Julian Louis
Lamothe. Produced by Melvin Mayo.
Daybreak. Happy Bob Warren, "the dusty
gentleman," is awakened from a peaceful slum-
ber in the open by the bell on the neck of an
inquisitive cow. He rises and goes on his happy
way. John Lawrence, a retired merchant, hai
a beautiful home in a Western pit}'. Hla daugh-
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ter. Opal, delights in humbling Jane, a poor
relation and an orphan since childhood. Jane's
position in the household is that of a serv-
ant. Anxious to please, Jane incurs Oral's
displeasure and is sent to her garret roDoi.
Opal has a guest named Jerrold Arnold. Jer^
rold seeks Opal and the latter suggests an
automobile ride. Jane is grudgingly taken
along.
On the road the machine stops and Jerrold is
unable to fix it. Happy Bob comes up and in a
jiffy remedies matters. Jane is pleasantly i;a-
pressed with the stranger. With little thanki
from the occupants, the automobile is iriven
away. Happy Bob looks down and discovers i
costly bracelet. He puts it in his pocket, hoping
to meet one of the party later.
Back home Opal discovers her loss and accuses
Jane. Jane Is vindicated when Happy comes
and explains matters. Jerrold is seen furtively
putting his hand into his pocket. Mr. Law-
rence invites the stranger to lunch, and Happy
tells why he became a wanderer. It is the old
story of the wfie going off with "her true mate."
Happy predicts dire results if he ever finds
the man. In the afternoon Happy, going to
the house in search of Jerrold for Opal, dis-
covers the former robbing Lawrence's safe.
He follows Jerrold, and sees the latter place
the money in a suitcase. When Jerrold leaves
the room Happy takes out the money. Jer-
rold induces Opal to elope with him. Law-
rence discovers his loss and Happy leads him
to Jerrold's room. They see that the bird
has flown, and then Happy makes a discov-
ery. He sees the letter Jerold had been read-
ing that morning. It is from his own wife, en-
treating Jerrold to come to her. as she is
dying. Happy crumples the letter and in a
few moments the pursuit is on. At the sta-
tion Jerrold goes to pay for the tickets and
discovers only bits of newspapers. Before he
can turn away Happy, Jane and Lawrence
rush up. Happy is ready to strangle Jerrold,
but Jane stays him, and he allows the law
to take its course. Opal returns home with
her father.
THE OLD WATCHMAN ( Two Parts ; Jan.
11 ) . — The cast : Tim Carrigan (Melvin
Mayo) : Hazel (Helen Eddy) ; Alfred Morton
f Jay Morley) ; Donald Morton (Robert Gray) :
Tom Bowen (George Routh) ; Mat Dugan (L.
C. Shuraway). Written by Julian Louis La-
mothe. Directed by Leon D. Kent.
Old Tim Carrigan has been watchman of
the Morton factory for forty years. He is
highly respected by his employer, Alfred Mor-
ton, and often has a quiet game of pinochle
with him at night. At home Tim's chief inter-
est Is in his granddaughter, Hazel, a sweet
girl of seventeen. Hazel is loved by Mat. a
young workman in the factory, and Tim watches
the romance with interest. Then the factory
owner dies, and the son, Donald, takes charge.
The workmen are not pleased with the change,
but Tim argues stoutly for his old friend's
son, until Donald shows that he has no interest
in his father's sentiments.
The position of manager Is given to Tom
Bowen, a junior professor, who was Donald's
rhum at college. Bowen is a spendthrift and
indulges in much dissipation. Hazel goes to
collect her grandfather's pay one day and meets
Bowen. She is instantly attracted to the hand-
some stranger, and he soon has her in his
power. Mat is disconsolate at losing his sweet-
heart. One night Hazel waits for Bowen in
vain. She sees him with another girl and fol-
lows them. Tim at the factory sees Bowen, and
smiles reflectively, "That is the kind of man
the new manager is!" Then he is horror-
stricken a moment later to see Hazel pass by.
He goes on after them. Bowen and the woman
come to a cafe and Hazel enters after them.
She bitterly upbraids Bowen. but he scorns her.
and Mat. who is in the place, rushes to lead
her away. About this time Tim enters. He
learns the state of affairs and is ready to throt-
tle Bowen, but the latter fells him. Hazel
rushes off in the excitement and Mat leads the
broken old man out.
The next day young Donald discovers that
the factory is losing money. The truth is that
Bowen has been stealing from the cash and pad-
ding the expense account. When questioned
Bowen declares that they are paying the work-
men too much and announces a large cut In the
wages. When the workmen hear this they are in-
di^rnant, and Tim makes a fervent plea in their
behalf. Angered, Bowen discharges him. Tim
can scarcely believe he should be so summarily
dealt with, but In all his sorrow he determines
not to let Hazp! know. When he comes home,
bringing her some fruit, he discovers that she
has killed herself. The blow shatters Tim's
mind, and In his great grief he imagines that
she is asleep. Bowen at the factory overhears
Donald send for an accountant to examine the
books. He determines to rob the safe and
make a getaway that night while there Is no
watchman on the Job,
The night is stormy. Bowen enters the fac-
tory and overcomes Donald, who has been look-
ing over the books and Is now calling for the
police. Bowen is robbing the safe when there
is a flash of lightning, and he sees Tim out-
side. The old watchman, crazed, has not been
able to overcome the habit of forty years, and
again is on duty. He sees Bowen robbing the
safe and there is a terrific struggle between
them, but Tim is finally shot and fatally wound-
ed. Bowen is about to make his getaway when
the police enter, having heard the shots over the
telephone. Tim dies, happy in the performance
of his duty, and with his last thoughts for
Hazel.
kens arives at the bride's house after a hard
tussle with the skates, for during the two miles
intervening between his bride's house and his
own he goes through more exciting moments
than he ever did before. Eventually the wed-
ding- bells ring out and Wilkens is glad of a
chance to rest.
THE BOND WITHIN (Three Parts; Jan. 13).
—The cast: Captain Riuz (George Routh);
Elsie Moore (Adda Gleason) ; Fidele (Henry
Russell) ; Inez (Joyce Wardlow) ; Lieut. Scott
(L. C. Shumway' Maria Dominguez (Adelaide
Bronti). Written by Julian Louis Lamothe.
1 reduced by Edward Sloman.
Elsie Moore is loved by Tom Scott. Tom is to
inherit a large fortune if he does not marry
before his twenty-fifth birthday. Because of
the fortune that will be theirs the marriage
is postponed. Elsie, on a visit to her country
home, takes her old doU in her arms. It dis-
solves into a tiny baby and her heart is filled
with joy. But, gazing at her hand, she sees no
wedding ring. She hurries to tell Tom the news,
but finds that he is on his way to Cuba. Her
letters are unanswered, because for months he
is at the point of death. Sooner than bear her
>^hame alone, ETlsie goes to the far-off city of
San Die^o, and there her baby boy is born.
?he leaves him in the care of the kind Mexican
woman. Maria, promising to return. The war
ever, Scott comes into his inheritance and
hastens to Elsie. They are married and leave
for San Diego immediately. They find Maria
has returned to Mexico, taking their child with
her. Eisie is remorseful, knowing that she has
sold her child for gold. Then follows a fruit-
less search In Mexico.
Years pass. It is 1J)14. Elsie, through con-
stant brooding, is mentally unbalanced. Scott,
now a commanding officer, goes to Mexico. Elsie,
prompted to search for her son again. leaves
by the inland route. In Mexico, Fidele. as Elsie's
son is called, is betrayed into the Mexican
Army ; but since his childhood bis dreams have
been of America. Elsie is held up by the Mexi-
can troops and condemned to be shot as an
American spy. Fidele saves her. however, but
she does not recognize him. Then somes the
American capture of Vera Cruz. Elsie Is barri-
caded in a house. Old Maria Is in prison. Scott
leads the Americans through the streets. Fidele
is on a roof with the Mexican snipers. When
the Mexican next to him jestingly says that he
is going to pick the American officer Fidele
looks in alarm at Scott. Some irresistible force
'•auses him to stay the Mexican's hand ; the
latter starts a struggle with the boy. Maria
from her cell sees all.
The Mexicans defeated, the work of removing
the dead and wounded is begun. Elsie rushes
out of her hiding place to her husband; he is
amazed to find her in Mexico. Old Maria is
allowed to leave the prison to find Fidele. She
carries the boy across the street and comes face
to face with Elsie. The latter asks for her
son, and Maria points to Fidele. As Elsie weeps
over the dying boy he looks un tenderly and
says. "Something within me stirred when I first
saw you. Now I understand why " As Elsie
kisses him he passed away.
A SKATE FOR THE BRIDE (Jan. 15).— The
cast: Wilkens (Billle Reeves); bis fiancee
(Carrie Reynolds) ; uis three friends (Arthur
Matthews, Jack Delson and John Shermer).
Written by Mark Swan. Produced by Earl
Metcalfe.
Wilkins is happy, naturally, for it is his
wedding day. The ceremony Is to take place
at 2 p. m. Wilkens decides that his outfit will
not be complete unless he has a new pair of
shoes. He buys a pair of patent leather
"kicks." and goes proudly home with them.
As usual, when one is in a hurry one make-^
mistakes. Thus did the errand boy. He mixed
the parcels, and Wilkens finds that the shoes
he brought hnme are exactly three sizes t'^n
small. This wouldn't have made anv great
difference had Wilkens not sent his old shoos
to tho cobbler's to be repaired. Even these are
denied him, for the valet, who was carrying;
the old shoes, is robbed of them by a husky
tramp. As 2 o'clock draws near Wilkens is in
despair, for stocking feet are not ponular at a
wedding.
His three friends. Tom, Dick and Harry,
search the town in vain for shoes that will fit
Wilkens. Fate Is aeain unkind, for It Is Sat-
urday and the shons are all closed. Wilkens
eventually has a stroke of good luck through
-urner. proprietor of the local skating rink,
who loans him a pair of roller skates. Wll-
THE EVANGELIST (Unit Proeram ; Four
Parts ; Jan. Ii4).— The cast : Christabel Xune-
ham (Gladys Hanson) : Philip, her husband
(Ferdinand Tidmarsh) ; Sylvanus Rebbings
(George Soule Spencer) ; Rex Allen (Jack
Standing), the Bishop of Trentistown (George
Clarke) ; the Rev. Joseph Cushway (Peter
Lang) ; Deacon Shergold (Arthur Matthews) :
lone Nuneham (Eleanor Dunn) ; Phoebe Rans-
ford (Rosetta Brice) ;. Adapted by Clay M.
Greene. Produced by Barry O'Neil.
Christabel Nuneham, wife of Philip Nuneham,
a contractor for hydraulic power plants, be-
cause of her husband's absorption in business,
feels that she is neglected and forgotten. Sne
accepts the attentions of Rex Allen, a young
lieutenant In the Guards. When Allen's regi-
ment Is called to Africa suddenly, he persuades
CHiristabel to accompany him as far as South-
amnton to bid him farewell. After bidding Allen
farewell Christabel meets with an accident
near the scene where Sylvanus Rebbings. tbe
celebrated evangelist, is holding a meeting.
Rebbings assists Christabel to a chemist's,
where her wounds are dressed, and later she
proceeds to her home.
Sylvanus Rebbings, the evangelist, and his
daughter, Naomi, are greatly beloved by the
people of Trentistown, but Rebbings is thor-
oughly disliked by the clergy because of his
radical views and of his success in securing the
largest congregation of the country. Phoebe
Ransford, a poor shopgirl, an attendant at the
meeting held bv Rebbings, is wronged by Stout,
the foreman of the factory where she works,
and is later deserted by him, even as he de-
serted his family for her. She determines to
end her life, but Is prevented by Rebbings.
Christabel Is one day discovered in the arms
of Allen by her husband, Philip, and he cast
her off. retaining the custody of their daugh-
ter. Later Philip and Christabel are reunited
by Rebbings, who convinces Phllin that true
happiness can only be secured through a strict
observance of the Scriptures and all their
teachings.
FOOLING UNCLE (Unit program: Jan. 24).
— The cast: Uncle (Dave Don) : Mr. Brown
(Kempton Greene) ; Mrs. Brown (Patsy De For-
est) ; Mrs. Smith (Alice Mann) ; Mr. Smith
(John Sherman). Written and produced by
Edwin McKim.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are childless, and when
their uncle, who dotes on children, tells them
in a letter that his fortune, which he intended
to leave to them, will go to the Home for Indi-
gent Cats unless thev do have children, the
Browns are In despair. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
are visiting the Browns for a week-end and,
having a beautiful baby, it was only natural
that the Browns should want to borrow the
Smiths' baby and pass it off on uncle as their
own child.
uncle sent word that he would arrive that
day. Of course, Uncle mistakes Mrs. Smith
for Mrs. Brown and vice versa, and for a
while no one knows who is who. or whose child
it is. The tangle is finally straightened out,
and uncle is "wised up" to the fact that it was
all done for his pleasure. After a little judi-
cious blarney and a few friendly pats on the
back by the women, uncle falls for the palaver,
and the Browns "cop the kale." and Baby
Smith goes hack to Its own trundle bed.
THE LITTLE SISTER OF THE POOR (Jan.
17>.— The cast: Sister Theresa (Francelia Bill-
ington) : La Belle Corinne (Helen Wolcott) :
Bert Wilson (Donald Bradbury) ; Duval (Jay
Mnrley). Written bv Julian Louis Lamothe.
Produced by Melvin Mayo.
Sister Theresa is known as "The Little Sister
of the Poor.*' Alone in her room she ponders
over a locket containing a man's picture, there-
by showing that she has not fully renounced
the world. One day her spirit leads her to a
weeping woman in a tenement room. The
woman angrily tells Sister ineresa she wants
no help; that it was one of her "good kind"
that brought her to poverty. Relenting, the
woman tells Sister Theresa her story.
She was once known as La Belle Corinne.
nupon of the demi-monde, and was saved from
the bands of a discarded admirer bv a whole-
souled young fellow, Bert Wilson. Corinne fell
in love with him and lured him on : be strug-
gled desperately, being In love with a pure
young girl, but the evil influence conquered.
After having won Bert Corinne found him drift-
in^ back to the good woman, and one night
saw him enter church with the latter. She
sisnalled that she wished to see him later.
When Bert came she was In an Irresponsible
condition, and hurled vile names at tier un-
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
known rival. Then Bert, angered, told her not
to say another word about the girl. He had
broken with her, but would stand no insults.
Corinne gave an epithet so vile that Bert seized
her and thrust her away, vowing never to re-
turn. Corinne came to her senses later, but
Bert had been away.
Corinne finishes her story by declaring that
she renounced the old life after that, and so is
in her present condition. Sister Theresa tells
Corinne she will visit her again, and soes
to her room In the convent. There she writes
a note to the Mother Superior. The next day
she visits Corinne. She hears a familiar voice
and looks in. Bert is there with Corinne in
his arms and he says, 'It took me a long time,
dear, to discover that it was you I really
loved, and now we'll be married." Theresa
can stand no more and leaves. Back in Qer
room sne gazes at the locket, which contains
Bert's picture, and tears up the letter she had
written and which was a renunciation of her
vows to go back to the man who still cared tor
her — as she thought. Now all is over and, lift-
ing her eyes, she tells her beads.
THE LAW'S INJUSTICE (Three Parts; Jan.
20). — The cast: Nina (Helen Wolcott) ; Ash-
ton Morris (George Routh) ; Stanley, his son
(L. C. Shumway) ; Mrs. Morris (Adelaide
Bronti) ; Rose (.Mercedes Diaz) : collector (Will-
iam J. Spencer) ; Little Ton- (Milton Flynn).
Written by Julian Louis Lamothe. Produced
by Edward Sloman.
Nina, an Italian girl, works in the factory
of Ashton Morris. Her wages are insufficient
to provide for her sick little brother, and soon
she is in the clutches of a loan shark. The
debt grows steadily, and soon her wages are
garnisheed. Morris tells her nothing can be
done as it Is the law, but suggests an easier
way out of it for her. Nina spurns his ad-
vances and Morris is more determined than
ever to '•et her. The collector gives Nina no
receipt when he collects her rent, and so she
is forced to pay twice. She appeals to Mor-
ris, and he again tells her it Is the law. See-
ing that she is not ^-et ready to consent, he
places temptation in her way by giving her
w-rk to do at home. Tony Is taken worse, and
Nina sells the materials intrusted to her care
to buy medicine. But the child dies. As Nina
sits alone in her grief the police come for her.
Morris gives her a last chance, thinking she
will surely yield ; but the girl surprises him
with a fierce denunciation and the acceptance
of the prison term as a preference.
Nina receives three years. She makes a
scene in court and vows to get even with Morris.
Her sentence served, Nina is befriended by an
actress and becomes a singer at a roof garden.
She learns that Morris is running for governor
of the state, and she plans vengeance. She
meets and falls in love with Morris' son Stan-
ley, not knowing who he Is. Stanley is man-
aging his father's campaign and gives her a
position in his office. Nina keeps close watch on
him, and soon discovers that the vote of the
Third District has been bought through the
boss, McEwen. She informs the other party.
On the eve of election day Stanley irepares
the sworn statement of campaign expenses re-
quired by law. Nina gains access to his desk
and purloins the vouchers, signed by Stanley,
and gives them to the oth r side. Morris is
elected. Stanley, overjoyed, pronoses to Nina.
She promises to give him an answer at the roof
garden that night. When he goes he Is ar-
rested and Nina tells him that is the answer.
Stanley faces a prison sentence, and Morris
is disqualified. Nina realizes that her venge-
ance is not worth the remorse she feels for hav-
ing betrayed her lover.
INSOMNIA (Jan. 22).— The cast: Wilkens
(Billle Reeves) ; his valet (Arthur Matthews) :
Susan Hamilton (Carrie Reynolds) ; burglar
(Charles Griffiths). Written by Mark Swan.
Produced by Earl Metcalfe.
Wilkens is afflicted with insomnia. He con-
sults a doctor, who tells him to ?leep outdoors
and when he is wakeful to run around the
block. The next night Wilkens tries the run-
ning stunt. He is chased by a crowd of po-
licemen as a suspicious character.
His friend Barton introduces Professor Mey-
ers, a hypnotist. Meyers hypnotizes Wilkens
and tells him he must go to sleep every night
at midnight. He decides to sleep outdoors.
He takes a couple of blankets and gets out on
the fire escape. A storm comes up and the
valet closes and locks the window. Wilkens'
bedclothes blow away and he finds himself on
the fire escape in his pajamas.
He tries to get in the window, but can't. He
climbs down the lire escape to the first land-"
ing, when he is embarrassed to find several
girls. He rushes back up the fire escape and
goes in a window not his own. It is the bed-
room of Miss Susie Hamilton. She enters and
is horrified. He tries to explain, but lH o'clock
strikes and he goes to sleep. Nothing can
awaken him. Miss Hamilton is about to tele-
phone the police when it occurs to her it would
be awkward to explain to the ^olice, the jani-
tor and her neighbors the presence in her bed-
room of a sleeping gentleman in pajamas. So
she barricades herself in her living room and
sits up all night.
Next morning Wilkens is greatly surprised
to find himself in Susie's bedroom. He awakens
Susie, explains and apologizes to her, then
telephones his valet for clothes. Wilkens goes
home, but gets in more trouble. When he dis-
appeared the night before. Spike Morgan got in
his house and entered Wilkens' apartment. Be-
ing near discovery, he was compelled to leave
his plunder and fiy. The robberies were re-
ported and the policeman, remembering Wil-
kens and his strange antics the night before,
calls on him and questions him. Wilkens says
he was home. The plunder is found and still
Wilkens will not tell where he was.
The hypnotist now takes a hand ; he and
Barton go to Susie's apartment. Barton in-
troduces Meyers and Susie allows him to hyp-
notize her. While under the influence she tells
the truth about Wilkens, thus clearing him. A
romance springs up between Wilkens and Susie,
lulminating in their marriage.
SELIG.
HEARST SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 101
(Dec. 21)).
San Diego. — Glen Martin s new seaplane, the
most powerful water and air boat eVer con-
structed, is tested for speed by Government of-
ficials and proves efficient.
New York.— Australian boy scouts who are
touring the United States march to Gotham's
city hall to meet city officials,
Escondido. Cal. — California's December crop
of strawberries is harvested in the fields of
Japanese farmers.
New York. — Mile. Valkyrien, noted Danish
beauty, comes to America touted as the most
beautiful woman in Denmark.
Lynn, Mass. — Happy youngsters, 30,000 in
number, are beneficiaries of this city govern-
ment's generosity at Christmas. Old St. Nick
takes two weeks to distribute gifts.
New York. — Princess Jue Quon Tai, of China,
is touring America to avoid wedding a man she
has never seen. Her name translated means
"Brlng-a-brother."
Philadelphia. — Tibetan Blue bear, the only
representative of this rare spe'cies known to
be in captivity. Is found In collections of ani-
mals just received here.
Wellesley Hills. Mass. — The famous statisti-
cian, Roger W. Babson, becomes rugged from
working in the open. His stenographers en-
joy crisp ozone.
Butte, Mont. — Monster electric engines are
used for the first time by the C. M. & St. Paul
Railway in electrification test over the Rocky
Mountains.
Oakland. Cal. — The new Civic Auditorium,
which is just completed, is used for infant ex-
hibit. Some fine examples of well cared for
children are present.
Hopewell, Va. — Millions of dollars damage
done by fire which sweeps munitions manufac-
turing city and renders ten thousand homeless.
The ruined city is placed under martial law.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. lOli
(Dec. 23).
San Francisco. — Monster salmon and hun-
dreds of rock cod-fish are caught by Oriental
fishermen.
Cambridge, Mass. — Strong man of Harvard,
John Weatherhead, stages a mat bout.
New York. — Double-deck cattle barge sinks
■ near Battery Park. Powerful wrecking crane
prevents the barge from sinking further.
Chicago. — Monster Christmas tree reaches
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city after 300-mile trip, to be center of Yule-
tide fete in Grant Park.
New York. — Helgiau youngsters, many of
whom are orphans as the result of the war,
arrive at Ellis Island.
Galveston, Texas. — The S. S. Ausable, carry-
ing a cargo of cottonseed cake for Denmark,
leaves under the stars and stripes. A British
cruiser was believed to be lying in wait for
this boat.
New York. — Mayor John Purroy MitcTiel of
New York City welcomes visit of Chicago's
mayor, W. H. Thompson.
Marysville, Cal. — Bridge spanning the Yuba
river is the scene of impressive ceremonies
staged by the Marysville boosters.
Randolph, Mass. — American Fireworks com-
pany turns plant into veritable doll factory.
After the dolls arc dressed each is packed into
a box marked "Made in U. S. A."
Chicago.— "Foolkiller" diving craft which was
built but never successfully operated, is dis-
covered by diver on bed of river. Two at-
tempts were made before the strange sub-
marine, which has been lost 20 years, was
brought to the surface.
New York. — Traffic is resumed after delay
caused by heaviest snow fall of the season.
The young folks greet the snow with delight.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 103
(.Dec. 27).
New York. — The Manhattan, a large ferry-
boat, is smashed when a tramp steamer crashes
into her stern during dense fog.
Charleston. S. C. — Troops, marines and blue-
jackets march in gorgeous line at the Southern
Commercial Congress. Visitors are received
aboard warships in Charleston harbor.
Omaha, Neb. — The Greater Omaha Roller
Skate Hockey Team demonstrates lively play-
ing on concrete walks.
New York. — Ruling granting steamers of
alleged German interests freedom of the seas
allows the Winneconne to depart for Norway.
Sacramento, Cal. — George A. Powell, a jeweler
of this city, is frequently compelled to explain
that be is not President Wilson.
Cincinnati. O. — Long struggle between or-
ganized baseball and Federal League ends in
agreement. James A. Gllmore's Federal League
goes out of existence. Charles Weeghman be-
comes owner of Cubs.
Mantoloking Beach. N. J. — Pere d'Alemquer,
a Portuguese bark, after safely crossing the At-
lantic, is beached where wind and waves pound
her severely.
Lvnnfield. Mass. — Forest creeks on the estate
of J. H. Pierce are dynamited to prevent forest
fires. William H. Vanderbllt, an explosive ex-
pert, exhibits his contempt for danger.
New York.— The summit of the Hotel Bilt-
more becomes a frozen garden, attracting many
devotees of skating. Fancy skaters perform
difficult and graceful feats on the smooth ice.
Venice, Cal. — Bellowing breakers besiege
beautiful beach, battering the bare borderland
and being bumped back.
HEARST-SELIG NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 104
(Dec. 30).
New York. — The liner California brings gifts
and greetings from across the sea.
San Francisco. — Youngsters of Oriental em-
pire enter into American games with zest and
get a lot of joy out of life.
Omaha, Neb, — Mayor Dahlman aids an ani-
mal keeper in caring for a wild denizen of the
forest whose illness makes him tame.
New York. — Henry Elionsky. who swims in a
straightjacket, takes a roll in the snow. The
chilling blasts of winter have no terrors for
him.
Baltimore. Md. — Boat that will not tip over,
and turns in very small space, "walks away"
with a much larger launch of fifteen horse-
power.
New York. — The only building in honor of
Santa Claus in the world will be erected by
the International Santa Claus Association.
San Francisco. — The liner Minnesota comes
to anchor off Yerba Buena Island and officers
of the United States examine her to see If she
has been the victim of a war plot.
New Y'ork. — Business men of Rockaway Beach
give yuletide festival for children and Old
Saint Nick hands out presents lavi'^blv.
Spokane. Wash.— Bridge costing $2.5.000 falls.
Fivp men are killed and twelve others are res-
cued after being injured. A large girder ripped
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THE DEVIL-IN-CHIEF (Jan. 10>.— The cast:
Johann Szeckler (Tyrone Power) ; the Woman
(Eugenie Besserer) ; the Naval Officer (Wheeler
Oakman) ; the Girl (Edith Johnson). Written
by Lanier Bartlett. Directed by Colin Camp-
bell.
Johann Szeckler, an anarchist, lives with
his mistress in a tenement building, where he
spends his time manufacturing infernal ma-
chines. The woman with whom Johann lives
has a lust for gold, and for a stated price she
delivers Szeckler into the hands of the police.
Placed behind prison bars, Szeckler almost im-
mediately makes his escape because of a fire
breaking out in the prison. He returns to his
room, where he discovers the woman counting
her illy gotten gains. There he slays the wo-
man and writes in blood upon the wall his
vow to reap vengeance upon members of her
sex. Later. Szeckler embarks on a ship tor
foreign lands.
There is a shipwreck. The former anarchist
is cast upon a lonely Island where for a long
time he lives alone. Then one day he dis-
covers the almost lifeless form of a young girl
which has been cast up by the sea. His brain
again reverts to thoughts of the slaying of
womankind. However, to better enjoy his ven-
geance, he concludes to wait until the girl
grows up to young womanhood.
As the years pass the girl grows to beautiful
young womanhood. Szeckler sits alone sharp-
ening a knife which he proposes to plunge into
the body of the young woman. When he en-
deavors to take her life, she defends herself.
Szeckler dogs the woman about the island seek-
ing for an opportunity to kill, and when it
finally seems that her life must be sacrificed
to the frenzy of this man. a young naval offi-
cer visits the Island on a tour of discovery. He
encounters the young woman while Szeckler
hides nearby still seeking an opportunity to
slay. Seeing his opportunity. Szeckler over-
comes the naval oflacer, renders him uncon-
scious with a blow, and seizes the girl, his
intended victim, and rashes away to his hut.
The naval officer recovers his senses and goes
in pursuit arriving in the hut just in time to
stop Szeckler from killing the girl. He fires a
shot from his revolver and the girl collapses
upon a couch, apparently dead. Szeckler sees
what he believes is the lifeless form of the
girl, and remorse overcomes him. He forgets
about his vengeance to kill and wishes himself
dead. Then he springs to his feet and makes
his escape from the hut. He runs to the
edge of a cliff, hurls his knife into the sea and
plunges after it.
The girl recovers her senses and is escorted
to a ship. That night the soul of Johann
Szeckler returns from the sea. It approaches
the empty hut in grief-stricken appeal in mem-
ory of love that might have sweetened life.
NO Sm-EE BOB (The Chronicles of Bloom
Center Series — Jan. 15). — The cas't : Ezra Pash
(John Lancaster) ; Constable Plum (Wm.
Hutchison) ; Selina Tubbs (Martha Mattox) ;
Phil Pickle (Lee Morris) ; Chubby Green
(Ralph McComas) ; Johnny West (Sidney
Smith). Written by Malbelle Helkes Justice.
Directed by Sidney Smith.
Ezra Pash, village storekeeper, receives a
lot of Civil War relics which belonged to his
father. When he hears a real war Teteran re-
hearsing war stories, he goes the vet one bet-
ter and tells of his own wonderful deeds In
the conflict. Urged to apply for pension papers,
Pash does so.
Constable Plum becomes suspicious When a
stranger arrives and signs his name "Dobbs"
on the hotel register. Miss Selina Tubbs im-
mediately becomes infatuated with the new-
comer. During an athletic meet, Pash forget-
ting that he is a pseudo war veteran, knocks
down Dobbs In a boxing contest. Constable
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veteran.
Lpou his release, Dobbs leaves town. A few
days later, Pash receives a letter which reads :
"Do you get the pension 'i No Sir-ee Bob."
The letter is signed, '■Chester Dobbs, Chief
luvesLigator." Pash is then left alone to mourn
the tact that he tailed to put one over on the
government.
WHY LOVE IS BDIND (Multiple Reel— Jan.
lij.— The cast: Bobby Stone (Jack Pickfordj ;
Peter Stone (Guy Oliverj ; John Stoue tWm.
ScottJ ; Mrs. Stone (Lillian Haywardj ; Bill
Rogers (Frank Clarkj ; Ruth Rogers (Betty
Nathan). Directed by George Nichols. Writ-
ten by Wm. A. McGuire.
Peter Stone and his wife have two boys,
Bobby and John. John is a strong, energetic
youth, while Bobby is a hunchback. The
father favors John and when Bobby is abused
by his brother, the father is always incliuLd to
condone the offense. Finally Bobby leaves his
home. The Rogers circus camps on the road
to Ludlow, and Bill Rogers, proprietor, tells his
daughter, Ruth, who is blind, that he will soon
have the necessary $500 for an operation which
will enable her to see her fond parent. Bobby
applies to Bill Rogers for employment and joins
the circus. He accompanies Ruth everywhere,
and the sightless girl does not know that Bobby
is a hunchback.
Rogers places his savings in a secret place,
and telegraphs to the specialist to come and
make an examination of his daughters eyes.
Bobby's interest in Ruth has developed into
love, which is sincerely returned by the blind
girl. He learns that Ruth's sight may be re-
stored through the operation. Bobby concludes
to steal the $500 rather than Ruth should see
him as he is. The specialist arrives, examines
Ruth's eyes and says : "A successful operation
can be performed." When Bill Rogers reaches
into the hiding place for the carefully hoarded
.'firiOO he finds it missing.
Bobby resolves to tear himself away from his
beloved Ruth. But once again before his de-
parture they go hand in hand to a trysting
place. Bobby kisses Ruth's hand and says :
"Why do you let me kiss your hand?" and the
girl replies, "Because I love you." "You must
not love me, Ruth," replies Bobby. "I am a
hunchback. I am a selfish thief. I wanted you
to be blind forever." In a frenzy Bobby leaves
the sightless maid alone on the edge of a lake.
And then it is that Ruth calls alou- for her be-
loved Bobby, and he cannot ignore the call. He
returns to the maiden, who whispers to him:
"Bobby, I love you, and the things we love are
not the things we can see. I will always love
you," and hand in hand they return together to
the circus grounds.
WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN
(One of the "Chronicles of Bloom Center"
Series — Jan. 22 ) . — T'he cast : Constable Plum
(Wm. Hutchison) ; Ira Pash (John Lancaster) ;
Phil Pickle (Lee Morris); Johnny West (Sid-
ney Smith) ; Chubby Green (Ralph McComas i ;
Selina Tubbs (Martha Mattox) ; Mrs. Plum
(Lyllian Brown Leighton). Written by Mai-
belle Heikes Justice. Directed by Sidney Smith.
The Bloom Centerites arrive at dawn to greet
the arrival of Footpaugh's Mammoth Circus
and Menagerie. Dan Sykes. circus manager,
selects Ira Pash and Phil Pickle to impersonate
Ben Hur and Messala in the chariot race, and
in so doing offends Johnny West, who aspires
to participate in the act. A bareback rider be-
comes 111 and Miss Selina Tubbs agrees to take
her place. Johnny W^est puts a burr in the ear
of Selina's horse, and it breaks up the show.
Amidst the wildest pandemonium, the elephants
and other wild beasts escape through the vil-
lage of Blonm Center. The circus is ruined
and in the night time Constable Plum slips in
the scene with a big placard, which he nails on
a low stake, reading: "No Show Tonight."
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MINGLING SPIRITS (One Reel— Jan. ITj.—
The cast: Mr. Newly Wed (Eddie Lyons) ; His
Wife (Betty Compson) ; Her Mother (Stella
Adams) ; Jim Smith (Lee Moran).
After a quiet honeymoon, Mr. Newly Wed and
his wife settle down. Newly Weds mother is
interested in Spiritualism and during a big
meeting she decides to surprise the" newly mar-
ried couple with a long visit.
Mr. Newly Wed makes the acquaintance of
Jim Smith, who spends the day being a "blind
man," while at night he dresses in imitation
of the "devil" and carries an advertising sign
through the streets.
Mother-in-law arrives at the Newly Weds'
home, while Mr. Newly We<l is away, and
changes the arrangement of the different rooms
and Mr. Newly W'ed arrives in the midst of the
confusion. He protests but he receives scant
consideration, and mother-in-law asks to be
shown about the house. She picks out Mr.
Newly Wed's bedroom for her own and in spite
of vehement protests proceeds to take charge.
To cap the climax she informs the Newly Weds
that on that night she intends holding a party
for her friends with demonstrations from the
spirit world.
To quiet his raging temper Mr. Newly Wed
proceeds to a local bar and soon is filled with
spirits himself. Outside he runs across his old
friend, Jim Smith, dressed in his "devil" suit,
and through the medium of a ten dollar bill
persuades Jim to fall in with his plan.
At Newly Wed's home Mother-in-law has her
chosen companions and is entertaining them
with manifestations of the spirit world. She
tells them that as- a grand finale she will request
a visit from a well known personage of the
spirit world.
All are waiting expectantly when suddenly the
door opens and Smith, in the costume of the
"devil," enters. There is a general stampede
and Mr. Newly Wed shows Jim his mother-in-
law, requesting that he keep on her trail. Moth-
er-in-law makes a hasty retreat with the "devil"
in close pursuit.
FLIVVER'S FAMOUS CHEESE HOUND (Jan.
21). — Summoned by the manager of an import-
ant bank, where a sensational robbery has just
taken place, Flivver, the world renowned de-
tective, sets out to find the criminals. Having
heard the facts of the case over the telephone,
he is at once convinced that this is an occasion
on which he must make use of his celebrated
blood-hound. In fear and trembling his man
servant goes out to loosen the ferocious animal,
a noted cheese-hound.
Arriving at the bank, the manager and his
employees are told by Flivver that he must
search them all. His hound proves most use-
ful in at once getting on the scent. It does not
take long before he discovers the house of the
criminals.
He decides to hide and await the arrival of the
thieves. Before long they arrive staggering un-
der the sack containing the million dollars. Un-
seen, Flivver follows them into the house, over-
powers the guard and makes him prisoner.
Seeing a train passing, the prisoner escapes
and. making a flying leap he manages to board
it just in time, holding the dollar-filled sack
firmly in his hands.
Flivver is distracted ; all that now remains
is for him to race the train. He hires a power-
ful car and the chase ensues. Crossing a rail-
way bridge. Flivver drops on to the top of the
train, which is going at 60 miles an hour. He
discovers the whereabouts of the thief, who is
anxiously looking nut the window for his pur-
suer. Catching hold of him, Flivver drags him
on to the top of the train.
After a hard struggle. Flivver knocks out his
opponent. As soon as the unfortunate man re-
gains consciousness Flivver drags him off. to-
gether with his booty, to the bank, where he re-
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THE MAN INSIDE (Five Reels — Jan. 17).—
The cast : The Master Rogue ; the Stranger
(Edwin Stevens) ; Eleanor, his niece (Tina
Marshall) ; Senator Carew (Charles Bur-
bridge) ; Cynthia, his daughter (Justina Huff) ;
Lieutenant Lane (William Armstrong); Win-
throp (Sid Bracy) ; Hunter, diplomat (Harry
Benham) ; Brett (Louis Leon Hall); Secretary
of State (Gustavo Thomas) ; Mile. Yvette De-
plau (Florence Crawford).
Dana Thornton has a niece, Eleanor. She
is friendly with Cynthia Carew, the daughter of
a Senator. After a ball one night, Cynthia
finds her father dead in their machine.
While the ball was in progress we see Cynthia
and Lieutenant Lane, a naval officer. Lane asks
her father for her hand and Is refused and a
quarrel ensues. It later transpires that before
going to the hall, Carew wrote a letter to the
Secretary of State saying he knows a certain
American who is selling his country's secrets
In South America. The letter goes on to say
that the name of the spy cannot be divulged
yet. And immediately following the writing of
this letter the old man was found dead — show-
ing that someone thought him dangerous.
Cynthia, is prostrated and Eleanor Thornton
and her uncle come over — the man to take
charge of Carew's affairs and the girl to comfort
her friend. Eleanor has a mysterious maid who
is acting the part of the spy.
Douglas Hunter, a secret service agent, is
sent to help Detective Brett on the Carew case.
The lieutenant who quarreled with Carew Is
under suspicion and Cynthia feels that he must
be guilty and refuses to see him. Carew's
nephew. Phil, is also suspected, because he had
been seen quarreling with the Senator.
Then the Stranger appears. He is Harry
Thornton, brother of Dana, and his exact
counterpart. Harry visits the Secretary of
State, learns of Carew's death and has an at-
tack of vertigo. When the Secretary goes to
get him a drink he rushes down the hall.
Later Dana visits the Secretary, steals the
important papers and the stranger, who rushed
away, is suspected. Eleanor sees Barry shrink-
ing In the grounds and aiming a gun at the
window. This is during a visit of the whole
party as the guests of Dana. Phil Is seized
with Illness. It transpires that Cynthia and
Eleanor have kimonas just alike. One of them,
or so it seems, visits Phil and gives him medi-
cine and he, in delirium, tells where the miss-
ing plans are. She goes downstairs and finds
thera and tears her kimona. Hunter, the de-
tective, sees her as she goes upr^tairs.
The girl's kimonas are examined next day,
but m trace of the tear can be found. Conse-
quently it was not one of the girls that was
downstairs the night before. Brett and Hunter
search the maid's room. There is found the
torn kimona and they believe that she was the
mysterious girl of the night before.
The doctor discovers that Phil Is beine sys-
tematically pnisoned. Lieutenant Lane, Cyn-
thia's sweetheart, is arrested for the murder
of Carew. Dana seea Eleanor's maid listening
at the door and finds her stealing papers in the
library.
That night Harry Thornton comes into the
Thornton house and secrets himself in an un-
tenanted room. No one sees him or knows he
is there but an old colored servant. Cynthia
tells Eleanor of a dream wherein she sees a
door with panels in the shape nf a cross. She
goes to the door and tries to get out but cannot.
She awakens screaming in terror. She also
tells Cynthia that when she has this dream
som''thing terrible always follows.
The my.sterious maid lies d^wn for a sleep
and an arm reaches through the wall and ex-
tinguishes her light, leaving the gas on. She
dies. Cynthia, coming down, passes the door
and seeing the panels in the shape of a cross,
screams and several men, to quiet her, force the
door open and the body of the maid is found.
In the girl's closet is the torn kimona and the
missing plans which she stole on the night
Hunter saw her. The maid was a secret service
spy.
All gather in the drawing room. Phil rushes
in and accuses Eleanor of the murder of Carew
and of poisoning him. He tells how he saw her
go down to the machine on the night of tlie
murdor and return to the house frightened.
She did this because she saw Dana, her uncle.
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commit the crime. A letter to the Secretary of
State is found in a book. It was written by
Carew before his death and forgotten. Thl? is
sent to the conference in the drawing room,
where it is opened and the name of Dana
Thornton is found therein. He is the spy. He
jumps into a car and is followed hy Detectives
Brett and Hunter in another car. Dana jumps
out of the car and hides, while the car then
goes over a cliff.
He rushes home and comes face to face with
Barry. Barry gives him a gun and tells hira it
is the only honorable way. Dana shoots him-
self and falls dead. The crowd rushes In and
Barry says: "He has paid the penalty."
Eleanor recognizes Barry as her long-lost
father and rushes to Lis arms. Barry tells
about the time, years before, when he and
Dana were In Panama. How he followed him to
a saloon where friends of Dana's hit him on the
head, and then he is sent to Jail. He is offered
his freedom by soldiers of the small republic
for certain secret codes in his possession, but
he refuses. He escapes by changing clothes
with the guard of the jail. Then he goes to his
own country to be revenged on his brother.
Hunter and Brett arrive and they learn that
Dana did not go over the cliff in the machine,
but that he lies dead in the drawing room.
Cynthia and Lieutenant Lane are brought to-
gether and Hunter and Eleanor have fallen In
love, and the long-lost father gives his blessing
to their union.
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UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
GRAFT, NO. .5 ("Grinding Life Down"— Two
Parts — Jan. 10). — The cast: Tom Larnigan
(Harry Carey) ; Bruce larnigan (Hobart Hen-
iey) : Mrs. Larnigan (Nanine Wriglitl; Stan-
fnrd Stone (Gien Wliite) ; Roger IVIaxwcIl (Marc
Fenton) ; Dorothy Maxweli (.Tane Novak) ; C.
Wood Ayers (Charles Bachman) ; Wilbur Ayres
(Elmer Wilson) : Dunn (E. P. Evers) ; Ben
Travers (.7acl{ Conally).
The experience of Bruce on the grain steamer
has been a great shoclf to Dirothy. She thinlts
Stone responsible and brealts her engagement,
despite the pleadings of her father.
Tom Larniean is working for the Textile
Trust In Lvndham. The low wages have caused
a strike. Tom does what he can for the work-
ers.
The hired thugs of the Trust attack an auto
driven by Ben Travers. Tom goes to his as-
sistance and finds an old friend from whom he
gets money to help the workers.
Dorothy overheard Stone's plot to secure Tom
by putting him out of the way. under cover of
the strike excitement. One of Stone's under-
world aids has seen Tom. She is to accompany
the men and point him out. Dorothy presents
herself at Dunn's offlce as this woman, her ob-
ject being to see Tom and warn him. The
thugs become suspicious and bind and gag her,
throwing her in the bottom of the auto. In
this chapter Dorothy's fate Is left In diubt.
Ayers. the head of the Tru=t. has returned to
New York and attends a meeting of the Graft
Trust. Ayers sneers at the efforts to remove
the Larnigan family.
Travers. who has been invited to Ayers' re-
ception with Tom. as his mining partner, at-
tends the social function. Tom picks up many
nieces of Information while poking as Travers'
partner. Ayers. in conversation with Travers,
nulls Tom's note from his pocket and remarks
that lie wants to meet the writer — is anxious to
meet him. In fact. Travers points to his part-
ner: "There Is a man who knows him well."
he savs. laughingly: "Tn fact, he Is Larniean's
best friend." Ayers asks Tom if he thinks he
could induce Larnigan to visit him (Ayers).
Tom thinks he could. Ayers begs Tnm tn bring
Larnigan to his house that night. Promising to
return with the wanted man, Tom takes his
leave.
Ayers prepares for his reception ; arranges a
device tn chloroform Tom while he sits at his
desk. In the next room is a couch that will
kill the sleeper and leave no trace.
Tom finds Ayres' son drunk, so picks him up
and carries him to his home. Ayres is alone.
He tells Tom to place hira on the murder couch.
Tom dnes so ; Ayres starts machinery and
draws Tom to library, closing the door. He
and Tom sit at desk ; Ayers is loud in praise of
Tom's promptness — Tom cuts him short by
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January 15, 1916
giving him a paper to sign granting the In-
crease of wages asked and the employment of
the men now on strike. Ayers is dumtounded
at such a request. Tom reveals his Identity.
Ayers starts back iji astonishment and terror.
"Then who is the man in the next room?" He
rushes in. followed by Tom ; reverses the ma-
chinery and finds his own son — dead.
GRAFT NO. 6 (Two Parts — Jan. 17).— The
cast: Tom Larnigan (Harry Carey) ; Roger
Maxwell (Mark Fenton); Dorothy Maxwell
(Jane Novak) : Stanford Stone (Glen White) ;
Chas. Rockford (Burton S. Wilson) ; Kitty
Rockford (Mina Cunard) ; Babcock (J. P.
Evers) ; Bruce Larnigan (Hobart Henley) ;
Ben Travers (J. F. Conolly).
Tom Larnigan, encouraged by his victory
over the Textile Trust, turns his attention to
the Railroad Monopoly. Tom receives warning
from the Graft Trust to cease bis activities or
suffer the fate of his father and brother. This
warning he shows to Ben Travers. his wealthy
friend and to Stevens the reporter, who has
enli'^ted on his side, with the suegestion that
they let him proceed alone, as an alliance might
bring harm to tbem. Tom's friends assure him
that they will stick for whatever happens,
Tom learns that the President of the Rail-
road Monopoly, Rockford. Is to leave for Bos-
ton that afternoon in his private car, Rockford
is one of the membprs of the Graft Trust and
one of thp men to be brought to account for the
death of his father.
Tom and Ben call on Rockford ; Tom man-
ages to slip a warning on his desk. Leaving
the office, he srranes an acquaintance with the
engineer of the Presidpnt*s private car. Tom
offers the engineer a bribe to take his place.
After Tom leaves, the engineer informs Rock-
ford of the attemntpd bribprv. Stone i=i present
and tells the engineer, with Rockfnrd's per-
mission, to accept the bribe and allow Tom to
take his run.
Stone arranges to send Dunn. Stone's crim-
inal agent, to take the place of the draw bridge
tender and open the bridge and let the car
through.
Tom and Ben pay a large sum to the engineer
and flremin. then run to the car. just In time
to Jumn aboard and pull out at the command of
the station master.
Dorothy Maxwpll has been bound and gagged,
and robbed bv the two men with whom she set
out to warn Tom of danger. Dorothy escapes
and starts for New York. The men leave a
road h"use in time to sop her go and give
chasp Sepine that they will sonn overtake her.
Dorothy abandon^? the auto near the sound;
ru<5bp<= to a small private dock, lumps aboard a
TTiotorbnat and racps out on the water to safoty.
The owner, who happens to be in the cabin,
rii*=bps to the dppk as the boat Is under way.
Thp owner Is Kitty Rockford. daughter of the
Railroad prpsidpnt and Dor-^tby's best friend.
Dorothy explains her adventures as the boat
spppds towards New York. She was on her
wnv tn LvTidbam, to warn Tom Larniean when
overpowered by the two men. She wishes to go
tbpre ns pnon as possible. Kitty says that
thev win borrow her father's private car for
the purpose.
Kittv spnd<? a note to her father. Informing
blra whpre she bas cone. R'^ckford and Stone
are enlovlng a Inueh tospther as they picture
tbp car. but fl few mompnt''' distance from the
oopTi dr-iw bridge, when Kitty's note is handed
to Rookford,
Tn bnrrnr at thp thought that his daughter's
life mu'^t bp sacrifiopd, he suffprs a rnmpTete
cbnnee of nature T^p rpsiers fr-^m the trust
and d-^f^larp^: bp will do all In his n-^wpr to bring
railroad matters to a normal condition.
When near the bridge. Tom stops the car to
have a settlement with the president and Is as-
tonisbpd to find, not the president, but Dorothy
and Kitty. Explanations follow and all get off
the car to make an investigation.
The girls are safely delivered to their fath-
ers, whosp delight and gratitude know no
bounds, Tom Is much taken by the vivacious
Kitty.
Rockford promises Tom a complete reform
and Tom reports his success to Bruce, who adds
another name to the list — Charles Rockford
"Reformed."
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JUST PLAIN FOLJ<S (Three Reels— Jan.
20).— The cast: King Stander (William C. Dow-
Ian) ; Silas Benton (V, T, Henderson) ; Mrs.
Benton (Helen Wright) ; The Orphan (Gloria
Fonda); Constable (Frank MacQuarrie).
Stlas Benton, landlord of a hotel in a little
country village, has a son Martin and is mar-
ried to a widow, who also has a son, Tom, of
whom he is extremely jealous. He di '^covers
Tom stealing through his office and upstairs to
his room, when It Is long past mldolgbt and
upbraids him severely.
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His own son, Martin, has robbed the casb<
drawer in the hotel just before Tom has beeni
seen by his stepfather.
In the morning, when Silas finds that he bas
been robbed, he is convinced that Tom is guilty
and despite the entreaties of Tom's mother,
has him sent to jail.
King Stander. a drummer, registers at the
hotel, and is interested in an orphan, who has
escaped from the orphan asylum and has ob-
tained work in the hotel. Martin tries to kiss
her. King Stander pours a pitcher of water on
the head of the tormentor.
That night Martin goes to the village pool-
room and plays pool with a pool shark, Sam
Twist, who gets Martin in debt to him. He
then demands his money and he and Martin
plan to rob Silas' safe the same night.
The orphan hears her kitten crying and steals
down stairs and out doors to find it. The
drummer sees her in the moonlight, and joins
her. While they are outside Martin and Sam
enter the hotel and get the money from the
safe. The orhpan 'starts in with her kitten and
the drumer remains outside with his cigar.
The orphan surprises the pair at the safe
and Martin grabs her. She screams and Sanoi
sneaks out, but is caught by the drummer, who
rescues the orphan. The house is aroused and!
Silas is confronted with the proof that It is-
the son of his who is the thief. Freckles, the
choreboy, has been aroused and has arrived!
with the constable and Silas is determined that
his son shall pay the penalty, but Mrs. Benton'
pleads with him, and Silas decides he will tem-
per justice with mercy and allow his son a bet-
ter chance.
Mrs. Benton is happy that her son. Tom, Is
cleared from suspicion and she and Silas leave
to obtain his freedom, leaving the drummer
and the orphan alone.
HER DREAM MAN (Jan. 23).— The cast:
Helen Wakefield (Myrtle Gonzales) ; Jack Arm-
ston (Frank Newburg) ; John Brandt (Alfred
Allen) ; Helen's Maid f Josie Sedgwick) : Mr.
William Courtney (Val Paul) ; Mrs. Courtney
(Franzi Gunn).
Helen Wakefield, the wealthiest, unmarried
woman In the country, finds it difficult to secure
as a hu^'band one who does not care for her
wealth, but for herself alone.
Prior to a long trip, she had placed her coun-
try property in the hands" of her agent, with
instructions to sell.
One day Jack Armston calls upon the agent
with an offer to buy. Satisfactory arrange-
ments are made and Jack sets out to look over
his new property.
Helen and her maid, meanwhile, have become
settled in the home when Helen hears a mys-
terious movement in one of the rooms ; she in-
vestigates and finds a man prowling about the
room. She covers him with a revolver, until
one of the servants arrive. Helen is surprised
that such a nice looking man should be a com-
mon thief and offers him the position of man-
ager of her estate. The intruder, who happens
to be Jack, is verv much amused, but decides
to carry on the deception. His mistress en-
Joys the company of her new manager and one
day while they are shopping, she greets two of
her old friends and Jack. In dismav. recog-
nizes them as friends of his own. Helen In-
vites the friend to call upon her.
The night of the dinner arrives and the new
manager, who has hnen Installed as cnok. pre-
■nnres the dinnpr. Purine Its preparatl'^n his
facp becomes black, hut when he hears Helen
telline of having a burglar for a manager
nnd offprint: tn show him to her friends, he
denidps to leavp. Onp of the servants see him
making a get awav and takes him In charge.*
Jack is hrouebt before the company and
recognized by th^m. Explanations follow and
the frl'>nd<! laughingly tell Helen that Jack
would hardly be after her monev as he has
more than he knows what fo do with himself.
Jack then tells of having boueht the place
and Tins some hope of her sharing the place
with him.
GOLD SEAL.
LORD JOHN'S JOURNAL (No. 2. "The Grey
Sistprhood" — Thrpe Parts — Jan. 4). — The cast:
Tjord John (William Garwood) : Roger Odell
fOgden Crane) : Malda Odell (Stella Razeto) :
Head SIstpr (T^aura Oaklev : Dr. Rameses (Al-
bert Mn^Ouarrie) ; Three-FIneered .Tenny fCar-
mpn Phill'ns) ; Lord John's Valet (Doc Crane).
The Felborn theater Is crowded to witness
the first performance of Lord Jnhn's piny,
dramntized from his novel. Opposite the box
In which sit Lord John and othpr eup^ts of the
manager are Rocer Odpll and Malda. Lord
.Tnhn nntlnes a snasm of pain flash over Mnida's
face and trnrcs her enze to a sinister figure In
thn orchestra Tt Is Doctor Rameses.
Lord .Tnhn hurries after this per<=on. arriving
at thp curb Just In time to see his antomohlle
roll away. not. however, before Lord .Tohn Jots
down the number of the machine. This !s seen
by a veiled woman who sits far back In the
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
477
car. It is the Head Sister. Dr. Rameses and
tile Head S.SLer nasteu to the tormer's liouse,
me upper uuurs oi wuieb are ^ivlu uvt-r lu tue
uocLur a ieeiures uu ujpuuLiaui aud iiigyptlan
WiaUom, tlie DarieliieUL utu uelug lue piaee
wuere ue receives lue erimiuais iu His em-
piuy. 'luree-uugered Jeuuy, a irusiy eoiitede-
rate oi tile Head bister b — au luiiiate oi Ule
Uray bistertiood Hoine^is waltiug tuere wilil
lier soil, -Mciiie, a dumb boy oi teu, wiio is
used by Ui. Kaineses ou special occasions.
Jeuuie aud Nictie are gneu uurried instruc-
tious about tue niglii s worit.
Koger Udell sliows Lord John tile wonderful
muuiiiiy case beluugmg to Alaiua aud tbe elab-
orate electric wiring system wuicii surrounds it
auu prevents tueit. as Koger IS going away,
aud iviaida will also be out o£ tbe bouse, lie
eouudes to Lord John the secret o£ lUe valu-
able curio s saiety. He gives mm two envelopes,
one containing diagrams oi tue apparatus, tbe
otuer tbe printed ■key' to tue secret system,
one being useless wituout tUe otber. VVUUe Lord
Joun sleeps, alter consulting aud noting some
deductions ia bis journal — cnieUy bis su^^picions
oi Tue uray bisttrbood, and tne eagerness oi
tbe head oi it to gain possession o£ tbe mummy
— .Sickle slips trom under tbe bed. He cuts on
the automobile number noted on Lord John's
cuu: — his chief object in coming. When Lord
Jonn later nnds tne box under the bed, mioses
tbe envelops and sees the severed cull, be knows
be has been tricked, but can do nothing.
In the early morning Lord John starts out
in his motor to be at tue point where he knows
Maiua will be met by the Head bister and
driven to the home, un the platiorm he sees
a woman whom he recognizes by her garb to
be the Head bister. Ihe wind toases her veil
irom her lace and she is seen to be wearing a
gray mask. Word comes that Maida's train is
stalled up the track. Lord John huds Maida
troubled by the delayed train and in this con-
dition persuades her to tell him what is and
always has been the shadow oi her Hie. Maida
conudes her story : Years before, her mother
had jilted Roger Odell's father to marry an
English Army Officer of whom nothing was
known. Three years later the mother returns,
dying, and begs Odell to take Maida. As a
young girl she is loved by Lieutenant Gran-
ville, who is insanely jealous without cause.
In the midst of a ball he enters the small ante-
room where Maida is surrounded by young men.
He then vents bis jealous rage upon the girl,
hnally sinking into a chair, panting, asking
Maida to get bis handkerchief where it pro-
trudes from bis cuff. Maida draws it out. Gran-
ville starts and falls writhing to the Boor as a
muffled report rings out. Maida tears open his
shirt, revealing a revolver with a string leading
from the trigger to the handkerchief. The
guests burst into the room and Granville's
mother accuses Maida o£ murder. This is her
tragic past — and the world has never let her
forget it. She is entering the Gray Sisterhood
in search of peace.
Lord John jots in his faithful journal : "My
Maida's sorrows make her mine to save from
the Gray Sisterhood — tonight." In the Sister-
hood home Maida is asked if the mummy case
will come with her trunk. She says it can
never be removed from its shrine. Then a light
beams from the half-globe of glass, and in the
aperture Rameses' face appears. But Lord John
had discovered the nunnery and is waiting for
just such a contingency in his automobile out-
side the gate. He assists Maida to escape and
then restores her to the Odells.
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of their contemplatod trip and precedes them to
the city, where he meets them on their arrival
aud maKes such a good impression they accept
him as a friend. Aines and Mrs. Brighton be-
come intimate companions. Brighton meets King
at a dinner, where Ware has brought Uoris aud
bur father. Brighton and King are old friends.
Doris is Introduced. Aines at once begins to
cast about for a way to win her good graces.
Ware takes Uoris and her fatuer to the big
masquerade ball, where they again meet the
BrigULons and Aines. Doris in a wilful mood
llirts with Aines and Ware, coming upon him
holding Doris' hand, demands an explanation.
The girl tells him she will do what she pleases.
Holding tbe happiness of tbe girl above every-
thing else. Ware withdraws In Aines" favor, but
warns tbe latter if he is just triUing with her,"
he will kill him later. Aines protests his good
intentions.
The Brightons return home. Aines receives a
cordial invitation from them to visit them. He
reports bis progress to Dougherty and they be-
gin to weave their web to "get" Brighton. Ware,
broken hearted decides to leave and is given a
note to Brighton by King. He is given an as-
signment as reporter.
Dougherty and Aines meet at a road house to
complete their plans and while there one of the
girls resents Dougherty's advances. As she
leaves she bears Aines and Dougherty planning
their scheme and resolves to repay them in their
own coin. .Coming out on the street she is ar-
rested. Ware takes pity and goes her bond, gives
her money and helps her out to a cab. She tells
him of Dougherty and Aines' planning and If he
wants to make a scoop to be at a certain road
house that night.
Doris, meanwhile, has repented and makes
her father bring her North to locate Ware. They
meet the Brightons and are told of Ware's oc-
cupation, but as he is out on an as>>ignment,
Brighton promises to bring him to the house.
Ware has arranged to be at tbe road house that
night.
Aines induces Mrs. Brighton to take an auto
ride and gets her into the road house. She is
"doped." Dougherty then calls up Brighton and
tells him that unless he calls off his graft in-
vestigations, he will make known the fact of
Mrs. Brighton being with her lover at a famous
road house.
Brighton is entertaining King and Doris when
he receives tbe message. He tells of the mes-
sage. They all set out for the place.
As Mrs. Brighton revives Aines enters her
room. When she screams Ware breaks through
the window. He is about to choke Aines when
he recognizes him and still thinking Doris loves
Aines, kicks him out. He is trying to soothe
Mrs. Brighton when Brighton, King and Doris
burst in. Ware, trying to save Mrs. Brighton,
refuses to make a statement and he and King
are about to shoot, when Doris rushes in and
pushes her father's arm aside. Aines is aim-
ing through the window to kill Ware, when
Doris sees him and pointing her father's arm,
forces him to pull tbe trigger. Mrs. Brighton
has explained to her husband and Ware re-
ceives his reward in the surrender of Doris.
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SAVING SUSIE FROM THE SEA (Jan. 19).
— The cast: The Rivals (Dick Smith and Jos.
Moore).
Susie is loved by Dave and Joe. She pre-
fers Dave, although he is poor and Joe is
rather well to do.
The father insists upon her marriage to Joe
and Susie despairs.
Dave becomes a street cleaner. One day he
sees bis sweetheart in an auto with her father
and the. rival and hitches his street sweeper's
little barrow to the auto axle and is wheeled
down the avenue to the beach.
Dave gets employment as a life saver. Susie
hires a boat and loses ^er oars. Dave thrust-
ing aside the father and the rival jumps into
a boat and rigidly rows to her. He lifts her
into his boat and rows her ashore, where the
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rival attempts to wrest her rrom him. Dave
knocks tlie lather and rival down and gets in
an auto and rides away with her. Ihey sum-
mon the police and follow in various convey-
ances. The furious ride continues through
fences, around sharp corners, up and down
hills, along the edge of precipices and finally
ends in the swimming tank.
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January 15, 1916
MR. McIDlOT'S ASSASSINATION (Two
Heels — Jan. 2o). — The cast: Mr. Mcldiot (Ray
Griffith) ; Chief Assassin (Dan Russell) ; The
Woman (Louise Orth).
Whether to asphyxiate himself outright, or
hire someone to put him out of the world and
thus relieve himself of the suspense of death,
was the question Mr. Mcldiot had to decide for
himself. This was on account of Mr. Mc-
idiofs lady friend refusing to marry him. At
first he decided on self destruction, but when
he attempted to throw himself into the lake,
several hungry alligators were cruising about
therein, and he changed his mind. He then
hired the Chief Assassin of the Murderers' As-
sociation to do away with him within twelve
hours. Same assassin agreed to the bargain,
but unfortunately in the meantime Mr. Mc-
Idiot's lady friend decided she had made a mis-
take and told Mr. Mcldiot she wanted him back
again. He went to cancel his bargain with the
assassin, but unluckily the assassin was out on
a killing expedition, and Mr. Mcldiot couldn't
find him. To make matters worse the Chief
Assassin had a lit of remorse and decided to
give up his old life. He chose the same min-
ister to confess to who was marrying Mr. Mc-
ldiot and the meeting was not pleasant. Mr.
Mcldiot ran up a high ladder, and the Chief
As.'aspin fell off the same ladder into shallow
water. Mr. Mcldiot finally got the girl, but he
was in such nervous condition he forgot to kiss
her at the close of the wedding ceremony.
VICTOR.
HER BETTER SELF (Two Reels— Jan. 19).—
The cast: Vvette (GTrace Cunard) ; Jack Trev-
or (Jack Holt) ; Paul (Irving Lippner) ; Bride
(Genevieve Abbot) ; Groom (Roy Russell).
Yvette, known as a society woman, but in
reality a leader of a gang of crooks, sits at the
telephone, laughing at the impulsive young man
at the other end. Yvette still laughs when
Ralph threatens to kill himself if she does not
promise to marry him. Hearing her mocking
laugh over the wire, he pulls tue trigger and
ends his life just as the crook robbing his safe
a few feet away sees him and pulls his own
gun to protect himself should Ralph see him.
At the other end of the wire, Yvette stops laugh-
ing long enough to pick up the receiver to tell
the young man he may call ; unaware of the
tragedy.
Jack Trevor, in his studio just above his
brother Ralph's library, is about to bid his
friends goodnight when they are startled fcy a
shot. They burst into the library to find his
brother on the floor dead, with a still warm re-
volver clasped tightly in his hand. Rushing to
his brother, he finds him dead, just as his
friends discover the open safe, and all come to
the conclusion that he was shot in self defense.
Jack asks his friends to leave him to himself,
and he continues his search for some evidence
of the murderer, when he finds on his brother's
desk a half finished note reading:
"Yvette: 1 can't stand it any longer. If you
don't marry me, I'll kill myself."
Yvette meets Jack, and not knowing he is a
brother of Ralph, becomes strangely attracted to
him. He asks to paint her portrait. Yvette is
surprised to find herself really in love with him.
Knowing it would hurt him if he knew that she
cared but was unworthy, she assumes a care-
less air.
Arriving home, she is about to break down,
when she hears someone enter the room. It Is
Jack. He pleads, but she only laughs. He is
about to go, when he notices on a small table
a portrait of his brother. He reads the inscrip-
tion : "To Yvette, with love from your boy." He
denounces her. As Jack leaves by the front
door, several of the crooks of her gang enter by
the secret panels in the back of the room, and
tell her of a big haul that can be made at a
society wedding the next day. She decides to
nelp the gang for the last time.
The next evening Yvette goes to the fashion-
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several of her gang wait lor her signal that the
coarit is clear for the robbery.
Yvette sneaks to the French windows, and un-
locing them, &ne gives a signal to tne awaiting
crooKs. Uhe tneii is dlseovered and comusion
reigns over the place.
Jack, with two oi the plain clothes men, dis-
covers a secret door in tne crooK, s divt, and
upeuiug 11, is burprised to nnd himseit in
1 veite s own room, just as she enters by the
Iront door. She trit'S to plead with him tnat he
IS accusing her uu^ ustly and that she really
loves him, out he oniy turows her irom him. a
crook secreted behind the curtains, sees and
overnears tnis ; and really in love with Vvette
himsell, determines to avenge her. Drawing a
gun, he awaits an opportunity to get Jack,
ivette sees Paul's hand with the gun come
through the curtains and take aim at Jack.
Kealiiing it is too late to stop him, she throws
herself in Jack's arms as Paul pulls the trig-
ger, and Yvette tails limply to the floor.
A SEA MYSTERY (One Reel— Jan. 21 J. —The
cast: Husband (.Robert l<eej ; Mary (Mary
Fuller) ; John (Paul Panzerj ; Ralph (Kalpn
Belmont).
A shot is tired in the darkness of the cabin
on an ocean liner — a man tails prostrate across
the table while a trighiened woman throws a
revolver from her and rushing out on deck she
llings herself over the rail into the waves. The
man was not badly hurt. The woman was
washed ashore next morning on the beach of a
hshing village.
The man traces the girl to be revenged upon
her. Meantime in the hut of some hshing iolk,
Mary, the girl, is happy.
Two fishermen love her — one, big and stal-
wart— the other — weak of mind and weak of
body. Ihe big fellow, John, proposes to Mary
and she accepts him. Ralph, the other boy, sees
the progress of this love ailair and smiles upon
it, although it breaks his heart.
The man of the boat arrives at the fishing
village and one day as Mary is dancing over the
sands to meet John she comes face to face with
this visitor from her past. He asks her to go
away with him back to the old life.
Mary protests and tells him she has a chance
for happiness and begs him to go away and
leave her free. He laughs at her ; he taunts
and goads her into a rage.
Ralph comes to the girl who sits sadly on
the sand and asks her the trouble. "That man
makes you unhappy," asks the boy. She nous.
"Then 1 will take him where he can never
make you unhappy again."
That night Mary determines to confess all to
John. Ralph steals out and hnding the strang-
er, suggests that he row him to tne mainland.
The stranger jumps into the little cralt that
sets out on its last voyage.
Mary confesses to John, telling him of the
past of the days when she was. the accomplice
of the man on the boat, and how, hnally unable
to stand the life, she pleaded for a chance to go
away and be free and when the beast laughed in
her face, she shot him.
John soothes her and when he learns that the
man has come to disgrace her he vows to kill
him. But the dawn breaks on two bodies washed
in by the tide — Ralph and the stranger side by
side.
JOKER.
THE WHOLE JUNGLE WAS AFTER HIM
(Jan. 22).— Paul (Paul Bourgeois); Rosita
(Mme. Bourgeois) ; Her Uncle (T. D. Criuen-
den).
Paul, a glided youth, and his friends are out
on the boulevard, when they see Rosita with
her uncle. Rosita is an heiress and her uncle
is owner of a large circus. The girl is accus-
tomed to circus life and frequently assists the
trainers in their occupation. Rosita makes a
strong impression upon Paul and he determines
to make her acquaintance.
Through a mutual friend Paul and Rosita
meet and Paul becomes madly in love with the
heiress. She holds him off, however, and tells
him that her husband must be a brave man.
Paul, to make a good impression, tells that he
has often hunted wild beasts and narrates some
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vivid encounters. To carry out his boasts, he
gets a collection of wild animal trophies which
he distributes around his rooms.
That night Paul has a vivid dream in which
the ditfereut stutted animals come to life and
he is finally treed by a ferocious tiger and just
as the animal starts to devour him, wakes up
with a scream.
Rosita has a vivid dream the same night and
in it Paul proves to be a coward, the girl de-
termines to prove the valor of her admirer.
Securing a pet lion cub, she slips the beast
into Paul's house and just as Paul starts out
the door he comes face to face with it. With
a terrified yell he drops hat, coat and cane and
takes to his heels. The merry laughter of
Rosita and the trainer halts him and he comes
back ruefully. Rosita, having found her ad-
mirer wanting in bravery, refuses to have any-
thing more to do with him and leaves him
with the admonition that "Faint heart never
won fair lady."
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VANITY, THY NAME IS? (Jan. 21).— The
cast: Jane (Jane Gail) ; Harry (Matt Moore) ;
Her Mother (Leonora Von Ottinger) ; The Boob
{Al De Ball).
Harry and Jane are happily married, but
Harry is worried over his wife's extravagance.
He says nothing about it until, one day, on re-
turning home, he finds his wife admiring sev-
eral new gowns and hats.
He is horrified, protests at her extravagance
and tells her he can't afford to pay the bill.
This leads to a quarrel and Jane goes home.
Harry follows, and finds her in her mother's
arms.
The mother understands the situation, and
plans a reconciliation. After getting her daugh-
ter out of the room, she tells Harry to leave
it to her, and that he must not see Jane for one
week.
Harry protests, but he leaves for home. The
mother makes the daughter comfortable and
pets her until dinner time. After dinner has
been served she discharged the servant, and
gives her daughter the servant's apron, telling
her that she must wash the dishes.
Jane refuses, but it told that she must or re-
turn to her husband. In the throes of her
false pride she determines to remain with
her mother and begins her housework, but
after having washed the dishes, she is taken
to the servant's room and told she must sleep
there.
From then on life is made so uncomfortable
for he>" that one day she steals out of the
house and returns repentant to her husband.
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Prepared?" — Jan. 8). — Many of the scenes
thrown on the screen in this picture show
phases of naval activities never before photo-
graphed. They are authentic pictures of the
daily work of the sailors and officers in the
North Atlantic Squadron, with close-up views
of all the big ships of this fleet. All the drills,
both on board the powerful dreadnoughts and
while on land, give a clear idea of the routine
life of the sailor in our navy.
The men are shown first at the Naval Train-
ing School, where they are being taught to
heave the lead to determine the depth of the
water and the nature of the bottom of the sea.
Then there are numerous drills to perfect the
now man in his duties. Many feet of this re-
markable picture treats of our submarine fleet.
A splendid view of a submarine going under
the surface, a rare picture, is but one of the
many features of this reel. •
Most of the scenes on shipboard were taken
on the battleships Delaware. Montana and New
Jersey, three of the largest and most modern
of all our fighting vessels. Not a single inci-
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board the ships has been left out. and the com-
plete picture is an education to the uninltiatea
in the ways of the service.
One of the most wonderful pieces of photo-
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reel. The photograph of a broadside was taken
just after sunset. In the dusk and flashing
through the heavy clouds of black smoke are
seen spurts of flame from the mouths of the
big guns.
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THE SILENT MEMBER (One Reel— .Tan. 18).
— The cast: The Silent Member (Robert Leon-
ard) ; Mr. Hangover (Marc Robblns) ; the
Frinnd (Kingsley Benedict).
The silent member of the club is the occasion
of many a conjecture because whenever the day
is rainv he benomes sad and unhappy. One
rainy day Mr. Hangover, who has indulged a
little t'lo freely in liquor, proposes to the silent
man that he tell him his story. The silent
man consents, and tells him that rainy days
soem to always bring him bad luck. How. one
rainy day. he had found a long lost friend,
gave him money and helped him along ; later on
another rainy day he had run the same friend
down with his automobile. After the accident
the silent man paid all the expenses, saw that
the friend's wife was made happy and even gave
mnney for her household expenses.
Some time latpr. on a rainy day, he was
served with a summons to answer to the com-
plaint of his friend, who was suing him for
damages, and that seemed to be the breaking
point of all his troubles; rather than go through
the routine of court work, the silent man set-
tled thp matter out of court and adminl'^tered
a sound thrashing to his friend, in addition to
thp money paid.
He closes his story and tells the members
that whenever it rains he thinks of the misfor-
tunes that happened to him on these days.
BISON.
BUCK SIMMONS. PUNCHER (Two Reels-
Jan. 22) . — The ca'=t : Pu'^k Simmons ( Leon
Kent); P>ipriff y^dams (Pat Ronney) ; Jessie
Adams (Edna Mnison'^ : Pan Watson (Malcolm
Blpvin) ; Tpd (Hart Hoxle).
Bu'^k Simmons has long been calling on Jes-
sie Ad-^ms. tho si?!tpr of the sheriff. Buck has
the middlp wntr^h of the nieht herd ; and the
plpat^ant thoughts of Jessie make the time pass
quicklv.
A strnngpr comes to the little Western town
and announces to the sheriT that he is on the
square and intends to conduct a "gentleman's
game."
Jps'^Ie mpets the gambler and finds much to
admire In him.
As time gop<5 on .Te-^^sie becomes infatuated
with the enmhlpr and np«?lects Buck.
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realizpR that the eirl Is attracted by the
glamour whinh surrounds thp man.
Ono dav "Rle T-^'l is rallpd down by the
sheriff. pTid word*; foUnw. Both rnpn dr^w. and
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pnnes. Buok arr'ves at that mompnt and sets
nut upon the bad man*s trail, determining to
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bring him back, dead or alive. He tracks the
fugitive down, succeeds in woundiug him, and
later brings him back. The sheriff dies, beg-
ging the boys to elect Buck Simmons to fill the
vacancy. Buck is elected, and gives satis-
faction.
A short time after he takes the oflBce, a
sberilf from a neigbboring county calls for aid
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giving a picture and description of the man.
Buck recognizes the man as the gambler, whom
Jessies seems to love. He decides to give the
gambler a chance, and posts notices in such a
manner that the gambler be warned. The
gambler hurries to Jessie, ana tells her that he
is being hounded by Buck.
Buck follows the gambler to the girl's house,
and Jessie hides the gambler in a closet. Buck
commands the man to come forward. The
gambler runs out, and Buck confronts him.
The gambler tries to brazen out, but finally
confesses that he is guilty. Buck agrees to
give him an hour's start toward the border.
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THE SILENT TRAIL (Two Parts— Jan. 18).
— The cast: Frank Martin (Ashton Dearholt) ;
Joe Mandott (Jack Prescott) ; John Hayward
(Charles Newton) ; Helen Hayward (Nan
(i^hristy). Directed by Charles Bartlett.
Joe Mandott and Frank Martin are woodB-
men. They come to work in a strip ot wood,
where John Hayward, an aged trapper, and
his daughter Helen lead their lonely lives.
The trapper is caught by the steel jaws of one
of his own traps. Joe, hearing his cries for
help, comes to his rescue. This leads to a
friendship and the trapper often invites Joe
to his cabin. Helen and Joe meet and eventu-
ally the girl promises her heart to the sturdy
woodsman. Circumstances at length throw
Frank, Joe's partner, into Helen's life. She
finds she has more love for Frank than she
has for Joe, but her sense of fealty and honor
holds her to her betrothal.
Helen and Joe are married, and from the
beginning of their life together Joe shows Helen
nothing but insult and continual abuse. Frank
knows how things are going, but is powerless
to interfere. Driven to desperation, Helen
leaves Joe's cabin and returns to her father.
The old trapper is beside himself with anger
when he hears the girl's story, and he vows
that vengeance shall fall unon the head of
bis daughter's husband. Joe, enraged by
Helen's desertion, goes in search of her. He
and Joe meet and a fight ensues and Joe la
given a thorough beating. He starts for hia
home alone in his canoe.
The aged trapper from a point on the bluff
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the officer shouts to Joe to surrender. Realiz-
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to escape. The Bherlff lifts his gun and flres.
Frank and Helen, standing together at a point
not far distant overlooking the lake, see Joe's
canoe drifting hy carrying his lifeless body
along "the silent trail."
THE THUNDERBOLT (Jan. 21).— The cast:
The Outcast (Helene Rosson) ; The Outlaw ( E.
Forrest Taylor) ; The Man (Charles Dartlett) ;
The Sheriff (Frank Thome). Directed by Wil-
liam Bertram.
The Outcast and the Outlaw, common vic-
tims of the Mans duplicity, are thrown to-
gether at a frontier saloon, where the Out-
cast, sick and hungry, goes for help. The
Outlaw, taking advantage of the Sheriff's ab-
sence, goes for provisions. The Outcast finds
no sympathy and Is ordered out The Outlaw
champions her and holds up the place until
she Is fed and the men are made to dig up
for her benefit. She recognizes the Man, who
has just arrived to Inspect his mines. The
Outlaw gets away with the Outcast, In the face
of the Sheriff, and carries her to his cabin,
where she tells him the story of the Man whose
lying promise has made her what she Is. Un-
der the friendly Outlaw's care, the Outcast
recovers her strength and goes to take her
vengeance on the Man, refusing the Outlaw's
offer to avenge her, because she feels the
yengeance must be hers. The Man falls a will-
ing victim to her lure and follows her. They
leave tne town as the Sheriff starts on another
search tor the Outlaw. A storm comes up. The
Man is induced to seek shelter at the Outlaw's
cabin. As the men face each other the Outlaw
recognizes his enemy and exclaims, "The venge-
ance is mine! His lying testimony made me
what I am !"
The Man Is given ten minutes to live and
make what reparation he can tor ruining two
lives. His money is spurned. He writes a
statement as the Outlaw's watch measures oft
his earthly moments, acknowledging that the
sins of the Outlaw and the Outcast are on
his own soul. Out in the rain, a shadowy fig-
ure rides ever nearer the object of Its pur-
suit. The statement Is finished. The Man
awaits the inevitable moment. The Outlaw
raises his gun to take his vengeance. Suddenly
a bolt of lightning spits from the storm-swept
sky and vengeance is removed from the hand
of both Outcast and Outlaw.
Awed by this stroke of fate, they stumble
out into the night and the sheriff, reaching the
cabin, finds onl" a dead man lying across the
table alone with his confession. Dawn discovers
the Outlaw and the Outcast, whose destinies a
common wrong had so strangely drawn to-
gether, riuing to freedom and a new life.
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JOHNNY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 10).— The cast:
Johnny (John Sheehan) ; Carol (Carol Hallo-
way) : Motorman (John Steppling). Directed
by James Douglass.
It is Johnny's birthday and his sweetheart,
Carol, is giving a party in his honor. Johnny
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army of friends and insists that they accom-
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Outside Is a string of taxis, which Johnny
has ordered one at a time on the occasion of
his various efforts to break away. His friends
climb in and the procession moves off. Johnny's
car bumps Into a motorman, who is saloon-
ward bound with a can In his hand. The motor-
man is piled with champagne and urged to at-
tend the party, which he does.
They arrive at Carol's several hours late.
The family Is horrified at Johnny's condition
and Carol promptly returns his ring. Mean-
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to a dapper young man, who Is paying an
evening call, and throttles that Individual and
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sympathetic friends. He takes the motorman
with him to his home.
Next morning he Is so sorry for the poor
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torman's place and let the poor fellow sleep.
Donning the motormans clothes, Johnny sallies
forth. He drivies the street car madly dowa
the street. Injecting thrills of all sorts Into
his passengers and open-mouthed pedestrians
who watch the flight of the wildly careening
car.
Carol signals the car to stop. She and a
minister step aboard ; then Johnny sees bis
chance. Locking all the doors, he throws OQ
full speed ahead and vows he will not touch a
brake until Carol consents to marry hira. She
is not altogether unwilling and at length ac-
cepts, and there. In the speeding street car,
the minister ties the knot. By this time .the
motorman has "slept It off" and he arrives and
resumes his Job without penalty, for Johnny's
father is president of the street railway.
MISCHIEF AND A MIRROR (Jan. 23).— The
cast: Maud (Neva Gerber) ; Fred (Wallace
MacDonald) ; Tom (Dick Rosson) ; Maud's
Father (William Carroll); Madame Pazzauzes
(Lui'ille Ward). Directed by Archer McMackln.
Both Fred and Tom are head over heels la
love with Maud, and she, poor girl, is at a
loss as to which of the pair she will accept.
She Is advised to consult a fortune-teller,
and goes forthwith to the tent abode of Madame
Pazzauzes, a dusky reader of the past, present
and future. The swarthy seeress shuffles the
cards, then turns up three — the Jack of Clubs,
Jack of Diamonds and Queen of Hearts. After
a series of occult passes, Madame Pazzauzes
Instructs Maude to go to her home and at the
hour of midnight to gaze Into a mirror. There
she will see reflected the face of the man she
is to wed.
It Is Hallowe'en. Maud gives a party. There
are ghosts galore and sprightly fairies. As the
witching hour of midnight approaches the
guests depart and Maud hastens into her room
to gaze into her mirror. Fred, who had over-
heard the fortune-teller's instructions, clambers
In through a window and makes his way to
Mauds boudoir. Tom, in the distance, sees
Fred enter the window, thinks he is a burglar
and calls a policeman. He and the hluecoat
enter Maud's room and as Maud peers Into
the glass the face of Tom is reflected. The
policeman pounces on Fred and Tom, cold-
heartedly, tells the minion of the law to do
bis duty. The commotion arouses Maud's father,
who rushes into the room, pajama clad, to
find his daughter in Tom's arms and Fred In
the arms of the law.
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THE GIRL AND THE GAME (No. 3 — "A
Life in Peril" — Two Parts— Jan. 10). — Helen
learns the railroad stock left to her by her
father is worthless. Segrue, given the loca-
tion through a memorandum of Spike's, finds
the missing survey. He renews his proposals
to Helen, who, as before, refuses his atten-
tions, whereupon Segrue pretends to tear up
her stock, but is restrained by Waldo, who says,
"Some day that stock will be worth its value."
Meantime, Spike is In Jail for attempted mur-
der. He writes Segrue that unless he Is Imme-
diately liberated he will "squeal." Segrue hur-
ries to the jail. As they talk Spike sees -os-
sibility of escape in the jailer's key. Hurriedly
crushing some bread which he has been eat-
ing into dough, he covertly covers the key to
his cell. He then passes the dough to Segrue
with a significant glance.
The following day the trickery of this Is
apparent when Segrue passes Into Spike a key
made from the dough mold, also a linen duster
and auto cap and goggles. It is a matter of
an instant for Spike to put bis arm through
the bars and open the cell door. Spike lets
himself down from the Jail wall and makes his
escape in Segrue's machine.
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A financial reverse has come to Helen. She
Is forced to abandon her home and tearfully
dismisses her maid and servants. Her uncle
offers her a home, but this she declines as
she realizes she must make her own living
now. The superintendent of the railroad estab-
lishes her as assistant to the agent at Signal.
Waldo in order to recoup his own and Helen's
fortune again seeks to locate the survey. Se-
grue and his crowd in possession of the stolen
survey plan begin work. Construction material,
including two cars of dynamite and one car of
powder, are shipped to Signal on a train of
which Storm is the engineer.
Segrue, determined to harass Helen, sends
Spike up to Signal station to commit any sort
of deviltry that will interfere with the opera-
tions of Waldo's forces. When Storm brings
in his train Spike sets fire to the axle box
of one of the cars.
Tbe crew unsuspectingly starts out with the
train. Too late the fire is discovered, having
spread so that two cars are enveloped in fiamea.
The burning cars are cut off and backed un-
der a water spout, but one of the cars was
filled with crude oil and this the water spread
over other cars. Suddenly the four cars start
down the grade, two loaded with dynamite and
one with powder.
Storm is on top of one of the cars with the
crew. The cars picking up headway, the crew
except Storm jump to the ground. A message
is sent back to Signal warning of fhe runaway
burning cars, Helen receives the warning and
immediately evolves a rescue plan. She takes
a rope and rushing outside climbs a tree, where
she makes it fast. The other end is dexterously
landed over a telegraph pole. As the burning
cars come down the grade Helen climbs out
on the rope. Storm, still fighting heroically to
stop the cars with hand brakes, sees rescue
ahead and as the cars speed underneath he
makes a frantic leap and grasps the rope. Just
as he does so the fire reaches the explosives
and with a terrible din the four cars are rent
to ^ieces.
THE GIRL AND THE GAME (No. 4—
"Helen's Perilous Escape— Two Parts— Jan.
17). — Seagrue visits Helen Holmes, now opera-
tor at Signal Station, and finds her deeply in-
terested in the promotion of Storm to drive "the
pride of the road" — the fast express. Rhine-
lander, her uncle, is having difficulty in re-
locating the survey over Superstition Range,
resulting in threats from his financial backers
to withdraw their support.
Seagrue. grown arrogant by the apparent pro-
gress of his conspiracy against Rhinelander and
Helen, sends the latter a photograph of him-
self taken in his office. Helen is about to
tear the photograph to pieces when she notices
the missing survey, shown in the photograph,
lying on the desk at Seagrue's elbow. It was
a trick of fate. Her first impulse was to tele-
graph the news to her uncle, but reflection gave
her a plan. She would wait, feed Seagrue's
egotism, obtain entrance to his office-hut and
obtain the survey.
A party was arranged and Helen is received
by Seagrue in his construction oflice. Helen
searched the interior of the place with her
eyes for a trace of the survey, but it was all
in vain. Seagrue later opening a desk, Helen
spies the survey tucked in a corner, but Sea-
grue. ever cunning-, carefully locked the drawer
again. Helen was growing nervous, for Seagrue
was getting entirely too familiar. He dis-
missed the man who had been serving their
dinner and Helen knew a test of courage was
being rapidly forced upon her.
Despite "his protests, Helen started to clear
the table of its array of dishes. A scuffle
followed and Helen, driven to desperation,
with a superhuman effort brought a water bot-
tle full across her assailant's forehead. He
sank to the floor and Helen, quickly forcing
open the desk, seized the survey and rushed
out into the night. Arrived at the depot, she
telegraphed Rhinelander : "Have blue print of
survey. Will be on Limited."
But Seagrue was not yet undone. Recovering
from the blow, he followed her to the depot.
Seeing him she closed and locked the station
door. Now another battle was on. Seagrue
threw his weight against the door, but Helen
had no thought of remaining a prisoner. She
climbed out of a window and ran down the
track. Seagrue followed. On the top of a
cliff she was brought to bay. Seagrue ad-
vanced. She warned him back, hut on he came.
Then Helen plunged off the cliff into the ocean
below.
Seagrue, spellbound, ran back and boarded the
Limited for Qceanside after . seeing Helen
weathering her mad plunge, climb into a speed
launch and start, as he bad anticipated, for
the same place. Then there ensued a race be-
tween the Limited and the sped launch. Aided
by powerful glasses Helen saw Storm at the
window of the Limited engine's cab. Grasping
the cord of the air whistle, Helen screamed out
"H — e — 1 — p !" in the Morse code. Storm hur-
riedly glanced back over his train, then at
his whistle and finally his attention was at-
tracted to the speed launch dropping gradually
behind the train. He recognized Helen. Then
came another whistled message from the
launch : "Have survey. Seagrue on your train.
Delay so I can reach Oceanside first."
Almost immediately the big Mogul slowed
down. The fireman tried to persuade Storm it
would cost him his job, but Storm laughingly
replied, "My job is nothing compared to the
help I must give that girl." Seagrue in his
seat in the last car was plainly disturbed.
Dashing forward with the conductor, Storm
was encountered coolly working with wrench
and hammer, while in the distance a speed
launch was making the best of the delay. In
Oceanside, Rhinelander was having the argu-
ment of his life with his backers. What they
wanted was the survey, not telegrams about
it. Seagrue instituted an inquiry as the self-
appointed passengers' chairman and the fire-
man disclosed the messages between the sneed
launch and Storm. Seagrue and Storm mixed
it a bit and finally the conductor ordered the
fireman to take the train into Oceanside, land-
ing then at the same time Helen clambered onto
the dock and rushed to the office of the direc-
tors of the road where Rhinelander was await-
ing her.
But Seagrue had Helen arrested and obtained
the survey. Rhinelander was beaten. Storm,
meantime, was suspended indefinitely. Very
disconsolate Helen, her uncle and Storm boarded
the launch to return to Signal. Suddenly her
eyes became focussed on the canvas covering
the deck of the boat. When she boarded the
launch earlier in the day she had carefully laid
the blue print out to dry. Now on the canvas
she saw a reproduction of the survey. The
launch was turned back to Oceanside and a
pocket knife quickly gave thera the much sought
survey. The directors decided, upon seeing the
canvas copy of the survey, to continue their
support.
MUSTANG.
WILD JIM, REFORMER (Two Parts— Jan.
21).— The cast: Wild Jim (Jack Richardson);
Helen (Lizette Thorne) ; Bill (E. Forrest Tay-
lor) : Bert (Frank Coolley). Directed by Frank
Coolley.
Wild Jim is a bandit whose depradations have
terrorized the Western country and for years
has foiled the armed minions of the law who
sought to capture him. Bill is a young pros-
pector from the East, who has gone West to
seek his fortune In the rugged mountains at
civilization's border.
Helen, a mountain school teacher, has come
West that she might escape the brutality of her
husband, from whom she was forced to flee be-
cause of the weakness for alcohol displayed
by this gentleman. Helen and Bill meet and
become friends. Helen befriends Wild Jim. not
knowing who he is, and the young woman's
kindness makes an indelible Impression upon
the bandit.
Later, Bert, Helen's lawful husband, arrives
at her cabin, having in some manner managed
to trace her. He finds her in conversation
with Bill, who has come to pay a call, and
he covers them both with his pistol. Then
Wild Jim happens on the scene and his for-
midable rifie muzzle deters Bert from carrying
out his threat to shoot. Wild Jim then leads
Bert away and the two agree to fight a duel.
Fifty paces are measured off. The men face
each other. Their weapons speak and Bert
falls, never to rise again. Helen and Bill
come upon Wild Jim as he is cutting another
significant notch in the butt of his gun. With
Bert dead, Bill declares his love and Helen ac-
cepts him. Helen urges Wild Jim to mend his
evil ways and he promises. That night he
leaves the scene of his depredations never to
return.
Years elapse. Helen and Bill have grown
gray. They are forced to seek lodging in a
mountain cabin far from any other habitation.
They sit before the fire with tbe aged moun-
taineer and relate the old story of their ac-
quaintance with Wild Jim. As the narrative
js fin itched the bent .old mountaineer rises and
from the wall he takes a weapon, which he
"hands to Helen. On the stock are fourteen
notches. She recognizes the gun and then its
owner. It is Wild Jim and he has kept his
promise made to her those many years ago.
CUB.
JERRY IN MEXICO (Dec. 31).— The cast:
Jerry (George Ovey) ; Black Gomez (George
George) ; Sheriff (Jefferson Osborne) ; Mexican
(Jefferson Osborne) ; first Mexican (Louis Fltz-
Roy) ; second Mexican (Arthur Jackson) ; third
Mexican (Joseph Von Meter) ; Farmer Brown
(Robert Kenyon); Butler (Arthur Jackson);
Bartender (Gordon MacGregor) ; Constable
(Gordon MacGregor); Juanita (Belle Bennett);
Agie (Louise Horner); Mexican Woman (Janet
Sully).
Jerry has lost his job in the movies and is
chased out of the United States into Mexico.
He sneaks back over the line. His only sup-
port is a tree against which he is leaning.
Here he reads and appropriates for future use
a notice tacked thereto which ofCers a reward
of $500 for the capture of Black Gomez, a
handit. At the boundary line post, one side
reading "U. S." and the other "Mexico" he
meets Farmer Brown who is staggering along
the road under a heavy load of trouble. Jerry
learns that Gomez has captured Brown's daugh-
ter Agie and robbed him ; if Jerry saves his
daughter he may have her for his wife, and
Brnwn produces her photo. Jerry throws a
sickly smile when he looks at it. With the
reward in mind Jerry promises Brown, leans
exhausted against the sign post, which, not be-
ing well secured, turns as he keeps turning with
it, until the signs are in reverse position.
Jerry reaches a Mexican roadhouse which
happens to be owned by Gomez. Gomez has
brought in Agie and spnt her to a room. All
the girls fall in love with the flirtatious Jerry,
but Juanita takes him to herself and enter-
tains him royally. On reaching his room
Jerry writes a note to Juanita saying he will
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mistake he slips the note under Agie's door.
Garbed in a female coslumc he finds in his
room, Jerry boldly attempts to leave the house
through the only exit, the barroom, but is
chased by the irate Gomez and his pals. He
evades tbem, returns and plants a ladder at
what he believes Juanita's window. Just as he
reaches the top of the ladder Juanita lets fly
tbe contents of a water pitcher onto his head.
Thinking he had made a mistake in the room,
Jerry plants the ladder at another winduw,
which proves to me Agie's, for sbe had found
the cote and was ready to flee and is heavily
veiled. Close to the United States border they
are held up by Gomez. Jerry points to the
sign, Gomez is astonished to read "U. S.,"
weakly yields his gun to Jerry and obeys orders
to step over the line — but really into the land
of the free. Meeting a constable a little fur-
ther on Jerry tells him about Gomez being in
the United States, aids in bis capture and gets
the reward. With Agie still veiled Jerry hur-
ries to a Justice of the Peace, but when she
raises her veil he is almost prostrated, but
manages to make a safe getaway on a eon-
stable's bicycle.
CASINO STAR.
HAM AND EGGS (One Reel— Jan. 16).— The
cast: Willie Wandermind. a poor young artist
("Budd" Ross) ; the banker's daughter (Marie
Weirman) ; her father (Phin Nares) ; the land-
lady (Katberine Sheldon).
Willie Wandermind, an impecunious young
artist, loved Lucile, the banker's daughter, but
his poverty was a handicap to his proposal.
When Lucile and her father came to call,
Willie wished to conceal his poverty and paint-
ed a picture of Ham and Eggs on his plate for
food. Lusile noted the deception.
When Willie asked her father for Lucile's
hand, the banker told him he must accomplish
something worth while within a week. Going
to sleep, Willie dreamed that he had an order
to paint the words "Ham and Eggs" all over
New York. In his dream he painted these
words everywhere — on the sidewalks, on top
of the Woolworth Building, in Times Square,
on the sky, etc., etc. He received a check for
ten thousand dollars for his services, which
was sufficient to win Lucile's hand.
Then he woke up to find his landlady about
to eject him for not paying the rent. Just at
that time, however, Lucile and her father ar-
rived. She had told her father of Willie's
straits, and the banker felt that the young
artist was plucky enough to be taken into the
family.
To fill Wilie's cup of happiness to overflow-
ing, a waiter then appeared on the scene bear-
ing a large tray with real Ham and Eggs.
THANHOUSER.
THE PHANTOM WITNESS (Three Reels-
Jan. 19). — The cast: Girl (Kathryn Adams);
Her Lover (Edwin Stanley); Her Guardian
(William Burt); Offlcer Quinn (Samuel Ni-
black).
A miserly man, guardian of a girl, soon to
be married has bad charge of his ward's prop-
erty so long that he regarded it as his own.
The' girl's fiancee was the district attorney.
She often came to the court room. Suddenly
she died.
Her guardian had been very solicitous re-
garding her health. But there was the very
significant fact that she bought the poison her-
self. No one had any reason to suspect the ap-
parently heartbroken uncle, and a verdict of
suicide was brought in.
As the district attorney sat alone In the
court room the spirit of his sweetheart ap-
peared to hira. and told him the true story of
her death. Her guardian had played upon her
fears by placing rats under the flooring of the
house. Nervous and terrified she had readily
accepted the old man's suggestion that she go to
the drug store and buy a drug to dispose of
them, and then he contrived to slip part of the
drug into the glass of water.
An inquiry was Instituted, but all witnesses
were pnsitive that the girl had committed sui-
cide until the old guardian was called to the
stand. The merciless cross-examination of the
district attorney surprised and terrified the
guilty man. Facts concerning the girl's death
which he thought no one else knew were In the
possession of the relentless prosecutor. It
seemed to the murderer that the dead girl stood
beside him as her sweetheart burled question
after question at him. Finally, terrified and
cowering, the guilty wretch was Imprisoned.
MUTUAL.
MUTUAL WEEKLY. NO. S4 (Jan. l.S).—
Oakland, Cal. — Frank Steinbacher thrills
thousands In daring "slide for life."
Seville, Spain. — The Infanta Isabelle comes
here on a visit.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — Explosion on steamer kills 9.
Naphtha fumes on oil tanker "Aztec" Ignite with
disastrous results.
Barcelona. Spain. — KIne Alfonso's artillery In
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Washington, D. C. — Congressman Frank Buch-
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WiueUeudon, Mass. — New York and Boston so-
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Washington, D. C. — Lord and Lady Aberdeen
attend American civic convention here.
San Francisco, Cal. — U. S. Army has new
commander. Major-General Bell takes command
or tbe Department of the West.
Boston, Mass. — "Fido" visits tbe dentist to
have his teeth fixed up. The world's only dental
clinic for animals is conducted by the Angell
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Alexandria, Egypt. — P. & O. liner torpedoed.
The "Persia," unwarned, sank in five miuutes.
Late reports indicate over 300 pessengers per-
ished, among the number being U. S. Consul
McNeely.
Cambridge, Mass. — Harvard athletes start
first outdoor winter practice.
London, Eng. — British cruiser sunk. "The
Natal'* goes down with over 3UU of her crew.
New Orleans. — Sport of Kings takes center of
stas;e. Winter rn-e meeting opens here. Sub-
title: They're off!
Philadelphia, Pa. — Day laborer's invention
passes official tests. Poor negro invents R. R.
mail receiver and expects to become a million-
aire. I
Chicago, 111. — Fred Fulton, the Rochester
giant, says he will vanquish Jess WlHard. Title
match will take place at an early date. Sub-
title: Mr. Fulton demonstrates some of his
punches exclusively for the Mutual Weekly.
Clinton, La. — Minnesota's Governor dies sud-
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ins here.
Birmingham, Ala. — Sheriff Batson destroys
5,000 gallons of liquor here. State-wide prohi-
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GRACE'S CTORGEOUS GOWN (One Reel-
Jan. 18). — The cast: Grace (Louise Emerald
Bates); Young Lifeguard (Bert Delauey) ;
Lawyer (Riley Chamberlln) ; Old Maid (Fran-
ces Keyes).
Grace was a poor stenographer. Among
Grace's relatives was an aunt of a peculiar dis-
position. She owned a dressmaking bu.-^iness,
and had plenty of time to hate her various
kinsfollis. She hired a lawyer by the month
and kept him busy making out new wills. When
she finally died eleven wills were found, and
the heir under No. 11, a disagreeable old maid,
took possession. But soon afterward a later
will was found, and under this Grace inherited.
Grace was delighted with her inheritance. It
consisted of many pretty dresses, and she de-
termined to wear them all herself. So she hired
a maid, engaged a private express car, and went
to Whirlpool Beach to astonish the natives. In
the course of her visit she met a handsome
young lifeguard, and it was a case of love at
first sight. Will No. 13 was found, and the
cousin she had dispossessed, again Inherited.
The vengeful woman went to Whirlpool Beach,
seized all Grace's gowns, and left her alone In
the world, with only a bathing suit and an un-
paid hotel hill. Then the lifeguard said tender-
ly, "Marry me. You can help in my work, and
you will need no other clothes until winter."
She accepted him and they were married.
PETE'S PERSIAN PRINCESS (One Reel-
Jan. 20). — The cast: Pete (Claude Cooper);
Princess (Ethel Jewett) ; Millionaire (Arthur
Bauer).
Before the mansion of the millionaire rug
collector, Pete, the tramp, decided that It was
time to get some food. He saw an auto coming
from the house and decided to get "run over."
He does ; but the driver never notices. He then
makes love to a Persian beauty in another car
and Is induced to help steal back a sacred rug
from the millionaire. Pete showed to the
beauty's armed servants the millionaire In a
high hat. The princess gives her orders ; but a
sudden gust of wind blew off the hat. Pete
tried to return it, but the millionaire was so
impressed with the honesty of the tramp he re-
fused to take It. Then the Persians lumped
for the hat. Pool Pete got It good ana was
rescued by the millionaire. At that the prin-
cess falls into the millionaire's arms.
Then the rug collector took the girl for a
bite to eat at a convenient inn. Pete, tired of
his bumps, went to sleep on the rug while the
princess was enjoying herself. He proposed
and she accepted. They are married.
The faithful Persians went back to the home
of the millionaire and stole the rolled-up rug,
not noticing that the sleeping Pete was rolled
up inside of It. They brought It back at the
conclusion of the wedding ceremony and dumped
the tramp on the floor at the foot ol the prln-
January 15, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 489
BY EXHIBITORS, FOR^ EXHIBITORS
Here are the details about
THE GRAND EXHIBITORS' MEETING fat
Hotel Ten Eyck, Albany, N. Y., March 1 and 2
Every Motion Picture Exhibitor in New York State is cordially invited
The One Object: To Protect Our Investment, ^""iS^au^
PROGRAM
The meeting will be called to order at the Hotel Ten hyck at 10.30 A. M., by State President Lee A. Ochs ,^3
Address of Welcome, by state or city official.
Organization of the meeting, election of officers of the
meeting, appointment of committees.
Recess at 1 o'clock.
Address, "The Present Perils of Censorship in New York
State," by W. Stephen Bush. — Discussion and Sug-
gestions.
Address, "Constructive Legislation for the New York
State Exhibitor," by Lee A. Ochs, State President.
Address, "State Organization," by Samuel H. Trigger,
National Vice-President.
MARCH 2nd
10:00 A. M.— Address, "Organization," by Frederick J.
Herrington, National President of the Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League of America.
Discussion and Applications for Membership.
11:30 A. M. — Address, "The Sunday Entertainment in
New York State," by a prominent clergyman whose
name will be announced later.
Recess
2:30 P. M. — "The Needs and the Just Grievances of the
Exhibitor." Address by Mr. L. F. Blumenthal, a New
York exhibitor.
On this subject general discussion is invited. Methods of payment, protection
of exhibitor in contracts and other vital matters will be taken up and some definite
action will be taken.
Meeting Will End With Banquet at 8 P. M.
There are Two Bills threatening the welfare of the in-
dustry in this State: Censorship and Sunday Closing
This Grand Meeting of Motion Picture Men will be proof to the law-
givers at Albany that the exhibitor knows his rights and will fight for them
LEE A. OCHS,
President New York State Exhibitors' League.
490
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE.
VENGEANCE IS MINE! ^Cenlaur— Five
Reels — Jan. SI). — The cast: John Lorlng, can-
didate tor Governor (Crane Wilbur) ; Kichard
Loring, his brother (Carl VonSchiller) ; Stanley
Claris, a social gangster (tirouklyn KelkT) ;
Robert Grey, a merchant (William Jackson);
Marion Grey, his daughter (Gypsy Abbott) ;
District Attorney (A. B. Ellis) ; Warden of the
Penitentiary (H. C. Demore) ; Assistant War-
den (C. A. Foster) ; Officers (M. D. Moran, S.
Murphy) ; City Editor (F. A. Johnson) ; Priest
(C. W. Mills) ; Prisoner (B. H. Benny) ; Mrs.
Decker (Miss Roberts) ; Telegraph Operator
(R. M. lUB) ; Governor's Aide (Capt. James
Gunn) ; Governor's Stall (W. H. Morrison, B.
Hunt, W. K. Fletcher, W. A. Aubrey).
Stanley Clark, a social gangster, holds evi-
dence of a compromising episode in the early
life of Marion Grey, later the wife of John
Loring, Governor of the State. In return for his
silence Clark demands blackmail. Richard
Loring, the governor's brother, overbears
Clark's threats and, on the night the money is
to be turned over, follows Mrs. Loring to
Clark's chambers.
Mrs. Loring has been unable to raise the sum
apd pleads with CTlark for time. Rlcbard
Loring, at the door, knocks. Mrs. Loring is
hidden by Clark behind a pair of velvet cur-
tains. Clark refuses Richard's demand for the
return of the evidence and a fight follows, in
the course of which Clark is heavily thrown
against the curtains, exploding the gun which
Mrs. Loring has just picked up from a desk,
and killing him.
Richard assumes full responsibility and faces
a charge of murder. He is tried, convicted and
sentenced to be electrocuted.
Richard's brother, the governor, finds he is
helpless to interfere.
Meanwhile Marion has remained silent and
the day set for Richard's execution approaches.
No longer able to bear the strain and seeing
Richard's last hopes dying, Marion, on the eve
of the day of execution, hurries to her hus-
band. She tells the truth of the accident.
The governor demands the complete story.
As it is unfolded he is horrified at thought of
the sacrifice of his innocent brother. He tries
to telephone the penitentiary but the warden
and an attendant, mortal enemies of the gov-
ernor, have cut the wires. He then jumps into
his automobile and races against time to the
prison, arriving just before the fatal current
Is applied.
Soon after the newspapers report that fol-
lowing the pardon of his brother the governor
relinquished his office and disappeared with
his family who, as the picture closes, are seen
on their way to a place where the past will be
forgotten.
THE BAIT (Centaur — Five Reels — Jan. 22).
—The cast: Margot, "the bait" (Betty Hart);
Bruce Powell, a trapper (William Clifford) ;
Ed. Mitchell, "a stranger," who plays a part
In the drama (Oliver C. Allen) ; Tom Sloan, a
gambler, Margot's husband (Frederick Mon-
tague) ; "Old Bill" Prewitt, Margot's father
(Edward Alexander) ; Greta, a child of the
neighborhood (Marvel Spencer).
Symbolisms :
"The Trap."
Scene 1 — A bear trap on the ground ; a man's
hand enters the picture from above, presses
down the jaws, shows how they work, and as
they spring back Into place his hand begins to
scatter the leaves over the trap.
Scene 2 — Close-up of a saloon doorway, show-
ing the swing doors opening in and springing
back to place. The movement is the same as
the bear trap.
"The Bait."
Scene 3 — A bear trap is shown on the ground
covered with leaves. A man's hand enters
from above with a leg of meat. He holds it
above the trap for a moment then lays it gently
on the trap.
Scene 4-— The saloon swing doors are again
drawn back by unseen bands and as they open
just wide enough to make a panel in center of
picture "Margot, the bait," Is shown sitting on
the edge of a table, and talking and laughing
to unseen people.
"The CTame."
Scene 5 — Close-up Is shown of rocky back-
ground. A puma is shown coming from be-
hind the rocks with a snarl.
Scene 6 — Close-up of exterior of barroom
doors. Camera shows Ed Mitchell, the stranger,
halt Intoxicated and a man's hand on his
shoulder tryine: to lead him Into the barroom.
He registers disinclination, laughs in maudlin
manner. Man's hand urges him in. Camera
then shows Tom. the gambler, with his arms
reaching out toward Mitchell : he opens doors
and gently pushes Mitchell through.
The story opens in a symbolic vein — the
bait, the game, the trap. The analogy Is drawn
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bait In the trap, and the luring of big game
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victim of a low man whom she believes to be
her husband, and who has her in his power
through a hold upon her father.
The bait is sent into the saloon to fleece "the
stranger" with the big roll. He discovers the
game, the trap and the bait and a shooting
tray takes place. Tom, the gambler, is badly
wounded, and his partner in the game, "Old
Bill," is slightly injured. Margot, believing
Tom dead, escapes with her father.
The scene then switches to the big trapping
vicinity of which Bruce Powell, the trapper is
the big man. He is shown trapping pumas.
"Old Bill" and Margot make their way across
country. A trap has been laid for game and
"Old Bill," stumbling with exhaustion and Ill-
ness, falls into it. Margot's screams attract
Powell, who hurries to the scene. He carries
the old man to his cabin where he expires after
confessing to Margot that Tom was not her
husband.
The trapper soon learns to love the girl.
Four months later they are happily married
when the vultures, headed by Tom, arrive in
the community, having exhausted the old fields.
The wages have been dissipated and the next
check being belated the trappers mutter and
rebel against Powell, the paymaster, holding
him responsible. Powell draws his own earn-
ings from the bank and by anouncing that the
money is forthcoming stems the tide of re-
bellion.
The father of Greta, the child of a neighbor,
cared for by Margot, spends his hours in the
saloon gambling and drinking. Margot, with
Greta, goes to the saloon to get the derelict
and is discovered by Tom. He follows her to
her cabin. Powell has placed his money in his
home for safekeeping. Tom makes Margot give
him the money while Powell is absent.
Arriving home he discovers his loss and at-
tributes the crime to some outsider. The men,
hearing of it, are calmed by the arrival of
the belated payroll.
Meantime, Tom fleeces the trappers of their
remaining wages.
Powell comes to the saloon and announces
that the men are to be paid. Tom recognizes
the purse of Margot, which Powell carries, and
makes reflections upon Margot's character.
Powell threatens to kill him If he finds he lies.
In the meantime the trappers have left the
bunk house for the paying station. Tom steals
the money which the trappers have pooled
from their earnings, leaving the big knife of
Powell to deflect the blame.
Tom then goes to Powell's cabin and de-
mands that Margot turn over the money to him.
She promises to meet him later with the money.
Mitchell, the stranger, who also comes to the
community, overhears the conversation.
Margot meets Tom. The scene is witnessed
by Powell from the distance. Margot leads Tom
to a trap, killing him.
The trappers, receiving no money and finding
their fund stolen, suspect Powell trough
finding his knife. They hurry to string him up
and find htm lifting the dead Tom from the
trap. Mitchell suggests that they search the
body of Tom. The stolen money is found.
Mitchell then looks at the fainting Margot and
the stricken trapper. He leads the mob away
from the scene, saying that the settlement Is
between these two souls. Powell's arm goes
around Margot in love and protection and they
go toward tlieir cabin.
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PATHE NEWS NO. 1 .Jan. 1/ :
New York City. — A thousand-foot pier, cost-
ing $2,600,000 and capable of berthing the
largest ocean liner, is being constructed in
the North River. Subtitle: (1) Great diffi-
culty is encountered In blasting for the foun-
dations below the river level.
Vosaes Mountains, France. — The famous Al-
pine Chasseurs are rushed by train to help re-
pel a concentrated German attack. Subtitle :
(1) After detraining the troops are quickly on
the move.
Washington, D. C. — Delegates of the Pan-
American Union gather in the Capital to dis-
cuss the war's effects on our trade relations
with South America. Subtitle: (1) John Bar-
rett, Director of the Union.
Spokane, Wash. — Bridge over Spokane River
collapses under weight of traffic, killing six
persons and Injuring many others. Subtitle:
(I) Street cars, with their human freight, fall
fifty feet Into the wreckage.
Aboard a French Submarine In the Dar-
{>anelles. — Exclusive pictures taken by Pathe's
Correspondent with the French Fleet. Sub-
title: (1) The S.'J.OOO Whitehead torpedo, driven
by a delicate compressed air engine. Is tested
before being placed aboard the submarine : (2)
A special exploding cutter is the latest device
to enable the torpedo to pierce defensive nets ;
(.S) Keeping a nerve-racking watch for enemy
mines and warships, tho cruising submarine
sights her prey and Immediately submerges ;
(4) Only the periscope, the precious eye of
the submarine, remains above the water ; (6)
January 15, 1916
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January 15, 1916
The torpedo Is dispatched on Its deadly mis-
sion ; (0) The submarine rises to discover the
etfect of her shot.
Piedras Negras, Mexico. — Carranza troops
formally take possession of Villlsta headquar-
ters after Villa abandons the town. Subtitle:
(1) Box cars with holes cut In the side pro-
vide crude "armored cars" and also traveling
homes for the soldiers.
Revere Beach. Mass. — Scenic railway Is com-
pletely wrecked when a violent 70-mlle-an-hour
hurricane sweeps this famous summer resort.
PATHB NEWS NO. 2 (Jan. 5) :
Chicago, 111. — Mysterious explosion, followed
by flre, destroys oil company's plant, which cov-
ered four city blocks.
Mansfield, III. — A huge shipment of 32,000 live
geese starts for New York to satisfy the East-
ern demand for the succulent bird.
Spring Fashions. — Courtesy of Lesher Whit-
man & Co. Subtitles: (1) A simple costume of
Angora taffeta with pleated back; (2) Green
and white awning striped afternoon costume of
Spanish origin with highstanding Velasquez col-
lar; C.i) A costume of grey military suiting
with full organ pipe folds and two pockets; (4)
A beautiful three-piece costume of Spanish 17th
century design with Toreador shoulder cape and
full cuff.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Multi-colored costumes of
beauty and burlesque appear in the Annual
Mummer's Parade. Subtitles: il) Jack Mc-
Galester of the Klein Club is one of the lead-
ing ladies ; (2) A gruesome attempt at an
original costume ; (3) Fourteen "war brides"
distribute their "easy money" along the route;
(4) The peace party is well represented.
Aboard a Russian Seaplane. — Special pictures
by the Pathe Correspondent with the Russian
Navy. Subtitles: 'D With pilot and observer
on board, the seaplane starts on a reconnoiter-
ing trip; (2) Flying at a low altitude, the
observer watches tor any sign of military ac-
tivity in the town below; (3) The results of
his observation are signaled to a Russian gun-
boat; (4) Its mission accomplislied, the sea-
plane returns,
Cambridge, Mass. — Harvard's hockey team
takes advantage of the Ice for the first outdoor
practice of the season.
Troy. N. Y. — State dam on the Hudson River
near here Is destroyed by dynamite to allow
the pent up waters to flow into the new Barge
Canal.
Centralia, Wash. — Many families are driven
from their homes when the Skookum Church
river overflows its banks and floods the town.
Ocean Park, Cal. — Fire destroys this popular
resort for the second time in three years, caus-
ing $200,000 damage. Subtitle: (1) All tbat
Is left of the Esquimau village.
jLiOS Angeles, Cal. — Auto speed kings con-
tend for prizes at opening of the new Ascot
Motor Speedway. Subtitle: (11 Barney Oldfleld
races with a curious forward drive machine.
MADAME X (Gold Rooster— Five Parts-
Jan. 14). — It Is Just one year after her mar-
riage to Florlet that Jacqueline feels the first
pangs of regret. They are really happy with
their son Raymond, but she wants the atten-
tion, love and caresses which Floriet is unable
to give because of the time and attention he
gives his law books — for her sake. Craving
the love her husband Is too busy to supply,
she clandestinely meets Eugene, a former lover,
and Floriet sees everything. Disregarding her
pleas, Floriet sends her away. A very short
time later Eugene meets with an accident and
poor Jacqueline is left alone. She returns to
Floriet's house to see little Raymond and again
Floriet drives her away. Unable to secure
work, and desperate for want of food, she ac-
companies Manuel Garcia, a disreputable Cuban,
to Havana. Sweethearts are plentiful and
Garcia soon tires of Jacqueline.
In the depths of degradation, she Is about
to end It all, when she meets Laroque, a run-
ner for Perrlsard and Merrival, shyster law-
yers in Bordeaux. With him she returns to
France. In Bordeaux, in the Hotel of the
Three Crowns, she tells him her past, omit-
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lawyers come to the hotel to transact bual-
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Jacqueline, of her former social position In
Paris, and most Important of the dowry which
her husband failed to return to her. Laroque's
preparations to go to Paris to search for her
husband crazes her with the thought that her
son will know of her degradation and she
kills him.
Raymond Florlet, her son, now an advocate.
Is appointed to defend Jacqueline, who, because
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as Judge, Raymond defends Madame X, bis
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Thanks to the eloquent pleading of her a.m.
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THE RED CIRCLE NO. 5 ("Weapons of War"
— Two Parts — Dalboa — Jan. iri).— The red cir-
cle, a birthmark peculiar to the criminal Bor-
den family and thought to be extinct, is seen
on the back of a woman's hand by Max Lamar,
crime specialist. This woman is June Travis,
Interested in social reforms and well known to
Lamar. June steals some usurious notes from
a loan shark and notifies his victims of the
destruction of the paper, which relieves them
of obligations to the broker. Mary. June's old
nurse, sees the red circle on her ward's hand
and tells her that she is the daugber of old
Borden. At June's home, on a friendly visit,
Lamar sees a piece of one of the lost notes
and June offers to show him where she found It.
Mary diverts attention from June by don-
ning the iatter's coat and goes on the street.
Max sees and pursues her. but she makes her
escape. However. In taking refuge in a garage,
the coat catches In the door. But June, while
Lamar Is not near, tears the label off the gar-
ment. Later. In man's garb. Miss Travis by a
clever ruse obtains the coat from the police.
Lamar, baffled, tries to obtain from "smiling"
Sam Eagan. a cobbler, reformed crook and jewel
fence, some knowledge of the Borden clan, but
falls. Eagan later sends a confederate. Alma
La Salle, having painted a red circle on her
hand, goes to the ball at the Hotel Surfton.
The Travlses have come to Surfton for the
season, and while on the beach one day June
comes across in a shanty two men dickering
for the sale of a high explosive. Thrusting
her hand through the open window, she gets
the formula and disappears. But the red cir-
cle on her hand Is seen by the man. Lamar
is sent for and what he discovers will be told
in the next episode. It Is called "False Colors."
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION ON THE DARK
CONTINENT (Photocolor— Jan. 17).— Railroad
construction In Africa as shown by these pic-
tures Is decidedly primitive In comparison with
the European and American methods. The dlffl-
culties of transporting machinery and the
cheapness of native labor make It Inadvisable
to Install modern machinery. Notwithstanding
the handicap of unskilled labor and the In-
adequate facilities, these pictures show that
many commendable feats of engineering are
performed. ,
THE LIZARD (Colored — Globe— On same
reel as foregoing). — Those of us who were for-
tunate enough to enjoy a ramble through the
woods at some time or other may have seen
a bright green little reptile scurry across our
path. This spot of color usually marked with
several white stripes across the back Is the
green lizard. This picture shows the most
Interesting points In connection with this well
known but little studied reptile. It shows that
it Is Insectivorous. Is easily trained, and is
valuable to farmers, etc.
LONESOME LUKE LOLLS IN LUXURY
(Phunphilms — Jan. in). — Luke and his com-
panion. Tin-horn Tommy, are now able bodied
seamen cast away on the rocks of some un-
familiar Island. While sunning themselves on a
large boulder musing of the biscuits, salt pork
and llme-Julce that were stored away In the
ship's poop they are set upon by two vlclous-
looklng Individuals who with spears In their
hands order them to do a double quick away
from the beach.
Soon they are brought before the chief of
the place, who orders the two to guide a
laree palm leaf through the air above the
head' of his wives, who total In all about six,
so that the ladies mleht not feel the elTecta
of the tropical sun. The men soon lose con-
trol of their optics and the ladies are very
willing that they stop work and sit down to a
little tete-a-tete. This so angers the chief
that he orders them to amuse 'his bnboon-tlke
wife who has been ostraclspd by the others.
Luke In his turn shows resentment and forces
the chief to abdicate In his favor. As chief
he seeks the good graces of a pretty white girl,
but her sweetheart nearbv offers very sturdy
obtertlons. The chief again becomes muster
and our heroes are glad of the cpportunltv to
swim toward home and we leave them return-
ing to our shores.
THE LOVE TRAIL (Jan. 21). — Lynette Mil-
dare, an orphan, was thrown Into the hands of
an unscrupulous tavemkeeper. It was at the
affe of six that she became a nameless kitchen
maid. Despite the bumble surroundings she
grew up into beautiful womanhood, and was
compelled to flee to escape the sordid life of
he^ master.
She wandered about the 'Veldt for hours, until
hunerv and exhausted, she sank Into a slumber.
A group of nnns discovered her lying prostrate
on the field and took her to their convent, where
she was educated and mothered by the onjy
friends she had ever known since her parents'
death.
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War came aDd the frontier town was gar-
risoned by British troops. Lynette had reached
the stage of womanhood, when she met Lord
Beauvayse. who came to order the evacuation of
the convent. He wooed and won her, obtaining
the sanction of the nuns.
In that town there lived a ruin of a man
named Dr. Owen Saxham, His reputation as a
drunkard earned tor him the title of "The Dop
Doctor ■' His evil instincts were conquered by
his love of the beautiful Lynette and soon after,
at the death of Beauvayse, who, it developed,
was already married, Lynette and "The Dop
Doctor" were betrothed.
TWO FOOLS THERE WERE (King Cole-
Jan. 22). — The "two tools" endeavor to gain
admittance to a lodge meeting but are unable to
give the countersign. The men within, wishing
to manhandle the two for disturbing them, ad-
mit one at a time and treat them to a drubbing.
Gaining the street, they hie themselves to the
main thoroughfare of the town so that they
might mark time with the members of one of
our social organizations out on parade. They
enter the long line of marchers about twenty
different times and at as many points and the
welcome they receive at each assault Is on par
with what they received at headijuarters.
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A MODERN ENOCH ARDEN (Keystone — Two
Reels— Jan 16).— The cast: Joe Jackson (Viva
Edwards) ; Mack Swain (Dora Rogers), and
Hank Mann.
"A Modern Enoch Arden" returns to his home
to find his wife married to another man. He
recognizes his wife, but doesn't give himself
away to her. Viva Edwards, as the wife, has
married a lawyer named Mack Swain. He clev-
erly rescues his own child from a runaway mo-
torboat, and then finds out that the tramps
with whom he is associated are going to kidnap
the child with the connivance of Swain and at
the instigation of a grafting lawyer. Hank Mann.
He reveals his identity to his former wife and
tries to convince her of the villainy of Swain.
She does not believe him and when she sees him
near a tree, where some money was to be paid,
accuses him of being in the plot. He afterwards
squares himself by making a daring rescue of
the child by entering a hut, just before it is
blown up with dynamite. His wife takes him
back and Swain goes to jail.
BECAUSE HE LOVED HER (Keystone— Two
Parts— Jan. 10).— The cast: The Chef (Sam
Bernard) ; Cafe Proprietor (Glen Cavender) ;
The Cashier (Mae Busch) ; A Cook (Harry Mc-
Coy).
"Because He Loved Her," the new Triangle-
Keystone, shows Sam Bernard working as chef
in the cafe of Glen Cavender. sam steals Gl(?n's
private stock whiskey and Glen cuffs and kicks
the hilarious chef when he discovers the lar-
ceny. This arouses Sam's ire, and he puts
what he thinks is poison into a mince pie he
bakes for Glen. Mae Busch. the cashier in the
restaurant, has a pretty sister. Glen sends
the pie to the sister. When Sam finds
where the pie is gone, he is remorseful
and confesses his guilt to Glen. Sam gets a
taxi and races for the sister's house. He Is
wrecked on the way and jumps on a motor-
cycle. He runs through a brick building and
then a lunch wagon, strewing bricks and wood-
work in all directions. He finally comes to the
place, but the girl has eaten some of the pie.
Sara takes out a bottle labeled poison and drinks
a liberal amount. It all comes out right when
Glen rushes in with the word that he had put
some of his private stock In the bottle with the
death's head.
THE WOOD NYMPH (Fine arts — Five Parts
— Jan. 23) — The cast: Marie Doro (Frank
Campeau) : Wilfred Lucus (Charles West) :
and Cora Drew.
The locale of the play Is among the redwoods
of California. The Nymph has grown up under
the care of a mother who has foresaken civiliza-
tion to live in a log house in the timber. There
la a stalwart Amazon-like servant, who guards
the girl Jealously. The Nymph has known noth-
ing of men's society. She is taught the ancient
stories of the Greek divinities and plays hymns
to these personages on her harp. But the rest-
leas girl is not content to stay at home. She
runs and dances through the forest, her head
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filled with the wonderful stories that she has
read. She gives the trees the names o£ the
gods. One day she clasps her arms around a
tree and calls on the divinity that inhabits it to
appear. As the tree remains stolid to her Im-
passioned cries, she clasps her hands and calls
again for Apollo. A young hunter, wno bap-
pens to have come on the scent:, &teps forward.
The girl can hardly reconcile his hunting clothes
and high boots with the picture of the half-
draped Creek god. He wins her interest, how-
ever. There is a thrilling fire scene afterwards
and the girl is rescued from danger and re-
stored to her adorer.
THE COXQUERER (Kay-Bee— Jan. 23).— The
cast: Willard Mack, Enid Markey, J. Barney
Sherry, Louise Brownell and Margaret Thomp-
son.
Mark Horn is a self-made millionaire. His
ruthless methods have gained him the name of
"The Wolf."
At a social affair. Horn meets Wayne Madi-
son. Horn despises Madison for depending upon
his lineage for respect. When Madison tells a
story at which a little group of toadies laugh
hilariously, Horn causes consternation by say-
ing he had heard it ten years before and that it
was old then. Madison has invested heavily In
West Central stock. Horn determines to ruin
the social luminary and manipulates the stock
so that it keeps falling. Facing disaster, Madi-
son sends for Horn and wants to know what
his terms will be to save him financially. Horn
has become interested in Viva Madison, the
daughter of the society man. He demands the
hand of the girl as the price for rescuing the
father.
For the sake of the family he tells the girl
of Horn's terms. She is enraged at the pro-
posal, but the tears and pleadings of her mother
and her sister prevail, and she reluctantly ac-
cepts. Horn brutally asks her if she knows
what price had been put on her by her father.
This insult so works on the sensitive girl that
she calls a servant to show Horn out. and he
causes the West Central stock to go up and
the Madison family rejoice because their for-
tune is restored. Horn writes to the girl saying
that he took her dismissal as final but that
had she accepted him under the conditions, he
would have left her father to his fate. Though
hopeless of winning her, he tells her of his deep
love and respect.
Understanding the test Horn had made of
her and realizing his high ideal of womanhood,
the girl called him up on the 'phone and asked
him to tea the following afternoon. Gladdened
by the good news, Horn smiles and whistles for
the first time in years.
Miscellaneous Feature Film
METRO.
HER DEBT OF HONOR (Five Reels — Jan.
24). The cast: Marie Delmar (Valli Valli) :
John Hartfield (William Davidson) ; Olln
Varcoe (William Nigh) ; Crawford Granger (J.
H. Goldsworthy) ; Doctor Glade (Frank Bacon) ;
Mrs. Varcoe (Mrs. M. Brundage) ; Niatana
(llean Humo) ; Kalatin, her lover (Frank
Montgomery) ; Pierre Leroux, her father (David
H. Thompson) ; Old Wolf (R. A. Bresee) ;
Swiftwind (Jack Murray).
Marian Delmar's father, an architect, has
died without an estate, though it seems to the
girl that he has left a settlement of some sort
on her. From the time of bis death, a certain
Varcoe, a member cf her father's profession,
has sent her a monthly remittance, which en-
ables her to live decently and study painting.
Varcoe dies, leaving no instructions regard-
ing the remittance and no reason why his son,
Olin, should continue it.
John Hartfield, whose father has been a
lawyer of doubtful integrity, but unquestion-
able shrewdness, is now the friend of Marian,
to whom she goes, when her remittance fails
to arrive. He subsequently informs her that
the remittance seems to have been a matter of
charity on the part of the late Varcoe, and,
Incidentally, that his son Olln is dying from
his wild dissipation and morbid excesses.
Marian's Independent nature revolts at the
idea that she has been an object of charity, and
against the pleading of John, determines to pay
the debt by nursing Olln back to health. She
offers her services as nurse, and is engaged
by Olin, who exhibits a wicked joy. All re-
pair to the old Varcoe home on the St. Law-
rence, where lives Mrs. Varcoe, whom her sup-
posed son has never seen.
Mrs. Varcoe has been for years an invalid.
The old family physician has oeen her faith-
ful attendant for thirty years, in a house, with
Indian servants and queer furnishings, that
must have been the expression of a morbid
brain.
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■'-*-**\\rfi^li* OTIH' meets' Mrs. Varcoe, whose son he
is supposed to be. he eeems to inspire her with
fear and misgiving. She Is immediately Im-
pressed with Marian, whose aiieniions are now
directed to the old lady's health. The aged
■doctor's jealousy of Marian In her efforts to
relieve Mrs. Varcoe creates frequent friction.
Through the finding of certain plans in a
secret compartment, John finds that Marian's
father has been the real brains behind the
elder Varcoe's success ; hence, the remittance
by agreement. Olin's morbid nature drives
him to take advantage of an Indian girl in bis
household, and the consequence is the exposure
of the secret, that he himself is the offspring
of such an affair on the part of his father.
John, meanwhile, is constantly trying to dis-
suade Marian from continuing in this atmos-
phere, but between the kindly old lady and
Marian a strong affection has developed, and
furnishes the incentive to her to remain.
Olin is determined to have one more big
fling before he passes away, and invites a num-
ber of his dissipated friends from the city to
spend a week-end with him.
Olin traps Marian in a secret passage, but
John and another Indian rescues her and
wound Olin. Olin crawls to the Indian huts
on the estate where the remainder of bis
mother's tribe dwelt, and dies In the arms of
his Indian grandfather.
Marian and John determine to travel the
road of life together, while the old doctor gives
evidence that his devotion to his equally vene-
rable patient was not purely or professional In-
terest.
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THE OTHER GIRL (Five Parts).— Frank
Sheldon, known professionally In the prize ring
as "Kid Garvey" (James J. Corbett) : Rev.
Clifton Bradford (Paul Gilmore) ; Henry Water-
man, banker (Horace Vinton) ; Thaddeus Ful-
ton (Mortimer Martini) ; Judge Newton Bates
(Lonis Thiel); Reginald Lumley (Rawland
Ratcliffe) : Arthur Taylor (Harry Redding) ;
Thomas Robinson, butler (Ten Eyck Clay) ;
Mrs. Waterman (Mona Ryan) ; Catherine Ful-
ton (Becky Bruce) : Bstelle Klttredge (Edith
Luckett) ; Myrtle Morrison (Frances Thomp-
son) : Anne Murphy, the cook (Lizzie McCall) :
William Muldoon (himself). Scenario by G.
D. Proctor. Directed by Percy Winter.
Rev. Bradford seeks the health resort con-
ducted by William Muldoon. "Kid Garvey," who
has known Mr. Muldoon for many years, calls
on his old friend. Rev. Bradford arrives and
he chooses the "Kid" as his trainer, believing
him to be one of the regular trainers of the in-
stitution. Garvey seeks an opportunity of
breaking into "swell society" and requests that
he be introduced by his right name. Frank
Sheldon. Besides Rev. Bradford, Mr. Thaddeus
Fullon, bis daughter Catherine and her chum
Estelle are stopping with the Waterman's and
friends of the minister. The minister and the
Kid are boxing on the front lawn. The children
of the neighborhood learn of this and peek over
the hedge at the combatants. There Is one,
however, the cook, who does not think that this
is quite the proper conduct of a minister and
plainly demonstrates it In her attitude toward
the two pugilists. Catherine, not to be de-
nied the acquaintance of the minister's new
found friend, seeks an introduction. It is evi-
dent there Is a mutual attraction. In the mean-
time, Reginald Lumley, a society fop, has told
Judge Bates, an old friend of the Waterman's,
that he Is engaged to Catherine Fulton. The
Judge reminds him of Mvrtle Morrison, a vau-
deville headllner whom tbe Judge persuaded to
give him up.
"Kid Garvey" has known Myrtle for many
years. He meets her to take her for an auto
ride, when Rev. Bradford happens along. Tae
minister is introduced to Myrtle under her
right name, Miss McCarthy, and is Invited to
accompany them for a ride. Their drive takes
them to a restaurant, where Taylor, a reporter
on the Times, spies them. The next morning
the family Is shocked when they discover a
news Item telling of Rev. Bradford dining with
a prize fighter and a vaudeville headllner. Mr.
Waterman and Rev. Bradford explain things
to Judge Bates and instruct hira to demand a
denial of the article or institute suit im-
mediately. The reporter is sent to the Water-
man home upon receipt of the letter to explain
that the story is true and that the paper will
not print a retraction. Frank Sheldon Is an-
nounced and when he reads the articles he Is
annoyed that they stated Myrtle was at the
Pleasure Palace, because she is playing at the
Orpheum, a high-class house.
A theater party is arranged, but Catherine
slyly tells Garvey that she wants to see him and
pleads a headache as an excuse not to join
the party. Estelle, suspicious that the head-
ache is feigned, volunteers to stay at home
with her chum. All symptoms of a head-
ache disappear when Catherine bears the honK-
ing of an automobile horn. She hurries down
and admits Garvey. Estelle follows and se-
cretes herself behind a screen. When Gar-
vey asks Catherine to marry him she shows
him the engagement ring she is already wear-
ing. This does not deter him. He replaces it
with a larger one. She, however, complains
that he is a pugilist. He tells her of his home,
how he was expelled from school for fighting,
his elation when he won his first battle, and
then his training for his title bout, explain-
ing that he had lived a cleaner life than most
society gentlemen.
An elopement is planned. The plot is over-
heard by Estelle and she plans to outwit the
lovers. When Catherine reaches the library
prepared to go she pleads with her not to marry
the pugilist, and at a moment when Catherine
is not looking Estelle runs out a side door,
locking it on the other side. With a veil over
her face Garvey does not recognize her and
speeds away with the other girl. In her fran-
tic efforts to get out Catherine kicks a glass
panel of the door, breaking It and arousing
the whole household. In the meantime the thea-
ter party is enjoying the show. The headllner
is the next attraction. The Judge, looking at
his program, calls Lumley's attention to the
fact that Myrtle Is the next player to appear.
He hastens from the theater and in crossing
crowded Broadway Is run down by the speed-
ing elopers. They are arrested, but are re-
leased on the promise of Mr. Muldoon that
they will appear in the morning. They, how-
ever, forgot their traveling bag and when Tay-
lor, the reporter, enters the entry on the blotter
of "Kid" Garvey and Myrtle Morrison does not
fool him, as he connects the Initials, "C. P.,"
on the handbag with Catherine Fulton.
When he calls at the house for the story
, everyone Is a bit surprised, as Catherine has
not left the house. (Sarvey and Estelle enter
and things are explained. Lumley staggers in
and tells that be is the one who was run over.
Garvey phones Myrtle to call In the morning to
the police court, as he sees a possibility for some
publicity for her. When morning breaks ex-
planations are in order. Lumley gives Cather-
ine up. The minister declares his affection
for Estelle and Lumley discovers that Myrtle
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"TOM MARTIN— A MAN"
A grippingr story featuring GUY OLIVER, supported by VIVIAN REED, and presenting an unusual story
of love's sacrifice. Released through General Film Service on Monday, January 24.
SELIG-TRIBUNE
A REEL newspaper showing REAL news. A news
film that has scored an instantaneous hit. Re-
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SELIG-TRIBUNE
Shows the news and does it first. Late news pic-
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made. Released Thursday, January 27.
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The Lure of Hearths Desire
An original drama by Aaron Hoffman in five vital acts starring
EDMUND BREESE
Directed by Francis J. Grandon
Produced by Popular Plays and Players, Inc.
Released on
the Metro Program
January 17.
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Metro Pictures Corporation
498
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
Is really the girl lie loves. Catherine and Gar-
vey nian for their wedding to take place im-
mediately after Garvey's appearance at the
police court.
EQUITABLE.
HER GREAT HOUR OF TRIUMPH (Five
Parts — Jan. 17). — The cast: Nan Perrine (Molly
Mclntyre) ; Violet Kirby (Gerda Holmes) ; Rob-
ert Kirby (Richard Lynn) ; James Irwin (Mar-
tin Alsop) ; Ralph Barrett (P. J. LeMae).
Directed by S. E. V. Taylor.
Nan Perrine, a shop girl in the S. & X. De-
partment Store, of which Irwin is the manager,
is unjustly accused of stealing a ring which has
been placed in the pocket of her coat by Jenny,
another employee of the store. Kirby is tlie
prosecuting attorney of the town and his wife,
Violet, Is in love with Irwin. Nan declares her
innocence. Kirby, who was a friend of Nan's
father, thinks she is innocent, but Irwin in-
sists that she is guilty. Kirby agrees to take
her as maid for his wife and hold up the In-
dictment for a time.
Violet is having a flirtation with Barrett
when Nan is taken into the house. Kirby gets
a letter warning him of his wife's flirtations.
At a party in the evening Nan sees Barrett
and Violet go to the piazza and Kirby dis-
covers them. He expostulates with her. and
when she answers indignantly he shows her the
letter he has received. Nan. after they disap-
pear, finds that she is standing on the note
which Kirby has dropped and reads the line,
"A scandal would ruin him." Barrett and Vio-
let later meet on the rocks at the shore with
Nan and Kirby both watching, unseen by each
other, and they go separate ways after Bar-
rett and Violet disappear. At night Kirby
'phones his wife that he will be at the court
late and she 'phones to Barrett, who is out
when she rings up, and Nan is surprised to
see Irwin calling. While he is there Barrett
calls up. Irwin demands to know who ia call-
ing. She refuses to tell ; they strue-^le for the
'phone ; she strikes Irwin with it and kills
him.
A burglar breaking into the house sees the
affair but is unseen. Nan and Violet start to
take the body out to the road, but Kirby drives
up in his car. Violet, trapped, tells him that
Nan has killed Irwin. Nan pleads with him
not to have her arrested and, when his back is
toward her. escapes through a window. Kirby
and his wife have an affectionate scene, while
the burglar follows Nan. Nan on the rocks
writes a letter indicating suicide, with the
burglar watching. Removing the body, detec-
tives find Irwin's note to Violet. The burglar
reads Nan's note, catches her and tries to
make her agree to Join his gang. Violet tries
to bluff Kirby about any connection between the
note and the murder. He threatens arrest : she
aamlts that she killed Irwin and he reproaches
her with allowing an Innocent girl to be charged
with the crime.
Detectives come back with Nan's coat and
note and Kirby orders the search stopned as
Nan is innocent. Detectives learn that it was
his wife and tell him that the "irl has faked
a suicide : that no one will suspect his wife, and
they let matters rest until morning.
Then Violet packs up her jewels to go to
Barrett. Nan Is taken to a tough dance. Bar-
rett is there and Nan appeals to him to save
her. Barrett is attacked and the whole crowd
fights. Barrett and Nan escape, aided by a
dancing girl. He takes her to his looms. Vio-
let goes to Barrett's room and is shocked to
see him con. i in with Nan. She faints. Kirby
at home jnds Violet away. Nan tells Barrett
they must get Violet home. Nan will take her
there. As they get there in a cab, Kirby comes
out and sees the driver carrying the body with
Nan beside him ; he slips back into the house
and opens the door when Nan rings. She tells
him the story. Doctors declare Violet died
from heart failure. Kirby tells Nan this Is
the second time that night she has sacrificed
herself to save him and he knows now that she
did not commit the first crime, the theft.
FOX FILM CORPORATION.
A PARISIAN ROMANCE (Five Parts— Jan.
0). — The story, in brief, tells of Earon Chevrial,
whose whole interest in life centers in women
and his one big hobby, the censoring of female
loveliness. He is smitten with the charms of
Rosa, the incomparable dancer of the Opera
Comique. He pays homage to her beauty by
establishing her in the most luxurious quarters
and lavishing upon her the major part of his
income. Rosa toys with the Baron, even cur-
tailing his liberty, which extends only so far
as her whim or caprice will permit. The Baron,
however, true to his nature, finds that Rosa
does not entirely fill his craving for feminine
companionship and seeks new fields to conquer.
Therese Beauchamp. a beautiful girl, promi-
nent in society, meets with his approval and
he marries her, but keeps up his interest in
Rosa, making no effort to conceal his rela-
tions with the ballet dancer from his wife.
And then a new woman enters his life and
for a time he is oblivious to everything elso
until visions of his former ballet girl charmer
arise and he returns to Rosa. He decides to
give a party in honor of her birthday and
their reunion, and throws open the magnifi-
cent Chevrial banquet hall for the occasion,
Kosa and ballet girls, still in costume, being
brought from the opera house in motor cars.
During the progress of the dinner the Baroa
rises to propose a toast to Rosa, when he Is
stricken with apoplexy and drops dead.
PARAMOUNT PICTURE CORP.
THE TONGUES OF MEN (Morosco-Five Parts
— Jan. Bj. — The cast: Jane Bartlett (Constance
Collier) ; Rev. Dr. Penfleid Sturgis (Forrest
Stanley) ; Rev. Dr. Darigal (Herbert Standing) ;
Georgine (Elizabeth Burbridge) ; Winifred
Leeds (Helen Eddy) ; Dr. Lyn Fanshawe (La-
mar Johnstone) ; Mrs. Kearsley (Lydia Yea-
mans Titus) ; Mme. Sternberg-Reese (Miss
Marlborough); Mr. CToaby (Charles Harriot);
Mr. Loughran (John McKinnon).
Rev. Dr. Penfleid Sturgis, of fashionable St.
Martins-in-the-Lane, finds himself face to face
with Jane Bartlett, a grand opera prima donna '
whose opera he has denounced on grounds of
morality, and who comes to his very vestryroom
to make him "eat his sermon word for word."
Out of the encounter a strange acquaintance
develops, Jane Bartlett interested through vin-
dictive reasons, the rector through the challenge
to his church. She prevails upon him to visit
the notoridjus opera, which but deepens his
previous convictions, but meanwhile he discovers
a surprising humanity in the woman herself.
Just as it is beginning to dawn upon him that
maybe he takes himself a shade too seriously,
word comes that the Mayor has closed "Za-
porah" on the strength of his own condemnatory
sermon.
Repentant, Sturgis decides to apologize in an
open letter to the newspapers, at which his
vestry and congregation, already perturbed by
the ascendency of the Bartlett woman, are up
in arms. To preserve her dignity the young
rector offers to marry her, and she accepts him,
thus at last making him "eat his sermon word
for word," as she had set out to do.
But her vanity appeased, Jane Bartlett pro-
ceeds to make peace between her young rector
and Georgine Darigal, daughter of the rector
emeritus and formerly his fiancee, and the re-
conciliation assured, Jane Bartlett gracefully
withdraws.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
A-1 — Theatrical pianist and director. Spe-
cialty vaudeville and pictures. Sober, reliable.
Charles Jerreld, 12U5 Hampden St., Holyoke,
Mass.
ORG.\NIST— (Young Lady) at liberty. Have
been playing one of the largest theater organs
in the country. If you are looking for an or-
ganist who can match pictures, address par-
ticulars to Lady Organist, care M. P. World,
N. Y. City
OPERATOR — Six years' experience, guarantee
perfect projection. First-class electrician ; can
repair machines. Go anywhere, reasonable sal-
ary. First-class references. Address Walter
Milner, care Idyl Theater, Ocean City, N. J.
EXPERT ON DETAIL — Designer of special
sets and costumes. Locator and fixer for ex-
teriors. Generally useful. Salary contingent
to ability. Address Open, care M. P. World, N.
Y. City.
OPERATOR— And wife pianist. Joint salary
$25. Experienced. Best references. Experi-
enced, care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
OPERATOR-PIANIST — A-1 gentlemen, best
references. Any machine. Expert picture cue-
ing. Would handle house salary and percent-
age. Long successful experience. Write, wire
— Operator or Pianist, 304 W. Grand Ave., Be-
loit. Wis.
YOUNG MAN — Desires position as assistant
cameraman. Single, Address Assistant, care
M. P. World, N. Y. City.
PIANIST AND TRAP-DRUMMER— Pianist Is
sight reader, faker, feature picture player,
first-class orchestra leader. Good library or
music. Drummer is first-class. Has drums,
orchestra bells, all effects. Thoroughly reliable
and experienced. State work hours, salary, etc
Address Musical Photoplayers, Davenport, Iowa
(Gen. Del.)
MANAGER— At liberty. First time eight
years. Nothing too large. Middle States pre-
ferred. H. A. Higgins, Beatrice, Neb.
EXPERIENCED CAMERAMAN— Desires po-
sition, first-class company. Sober, reliable.
Willing to accept moderate salary until results
are shown. Can furnish best references. Ad-
dress Cameraman C. H., care M. P. World, N.
Y. City.
CAMERAMAN — Desires position. Has repre-
sentative references ; complete outfit. Accept
moderate salary. Address Reliable, care M. P.
World. N. Y. City.
CAMERAMAN — At liberty to execute orders
for Industrial or commercial advertising pur-
poses. Furnish own outfit. Corresnondence so-
licited. Commercial, care M. P. World, N. Y.
City.
YOUNG MAN — Live worker, first class still
photographer and laboratory worker. Desires
position in laboratory. A-1 references fur-
nished. H. D., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
COMEDIAN — Good acrobat, original makeup,
circus and dramatic experience. A hard work-
er : height .5' 9", weight 1G8 lbs. Can take
falls. Bob Drake, 784 Granby St., Norfolk, Va.
CAMERAMAN — With new professional cam-
era. Experienced, go anywhere. Employed, but
want change. Reliable Cameraman, care M. P.
World. N. Y. City.
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR — Long exper-
ience, work all make machines, wishes posi-
tion city or country. Margolies, 14Go Rock-
away Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
"AMBERLUX" Lens filters are business brlng-
era.
FOR S.\LE — Fine large motion picture studio
(about 100 X 200 ft.). Situated on large tract
of land. Picturesque location, thirty minutes
from New York. Address Picture Studio, care
M. P. World. N. Y. City.
FOR SALE OR RENT — Completely equipped
motion picture studio in New York City. Modern
studio lighting system. Full line equipment and
scenery. For particulars address Marston &
Co., 30 East 42d St., Tel. Murray Hill 540.
THEATERS WANTED.
CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE— I am a practical,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards of
one million dollars' worth annually, sales, ex-
changes and leases. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
ture Broker, Established 1R06. Offices. 578-80
Ellicntf Sq.. Buffalo. N. Y.
PROFITABLE MOVIE WANTED— In good
Texas, Indiana or Illinois town. Will buy or
lease. Write describing fully, if you have some-
thing really worth close investigation. Box 24,
Route 3, Pimento, Ind.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — Moving picture and vaudeville
theater. Only one of the kind in the city.
Fully equipped and doing busine^^s. Cheap for
cash on account of sickness. Gold Mine, care
M. P. World, N. Y. City.
MODERN — Fully equipped picture and vaude-
ville theater, located central states, town 10,-
000. Best reasnns for selling. Closest Inspec-
tion. Bargain .$2,500. Exceptional opportunity.
XYZ, care M. P. World. N. Y. City.
MOTION PICTURE— House and airdome.
Kentucky, town 3,0UU. No opposition. Receipts
.11120 to $140 per week ; expenses $73. Complete
equipment. Good reasons for selling. Write
W. L. S., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
FOR RENT — Very desirable house in manu-
facturing town of 230.000. Seating and stand-
ing capacity about 000. Fully equipped with
everything of the latest and most expensive
electrical machinery necessary to produce good
life-sized pictures. Rent very reasonable to re-
sponsible tenant. A fortune is awaiting the
right man. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo,
N. Y.
LIFETIME'S OPPORTUNITY— To purchase
one of the leading and most successfully con-
ducted ten cent movies in town of about 15,000.
Actual expenses less than $100 week : receipts
$185-200. The coziest and most comfortable
family theater on the market. Positively worth
.$6,300 ; will sacrifice for $4,500. Immediate
possession. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo,
N. Y.
FIREPROOF movie:— Buffalo, N. Y. Seating
and standing capacity about 625. Six exits.
Two 6A Power's machines, motor driven, motor
generator. Automatic ticket seller, chopper :
daylight curtain, fireproof booth. Property and
contents is positively worth $30,000. Price $2U,-
000 ; or will sell contents for about $.'1,000 and
lease the premises upon very favorable terms.
Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
PHOTOPLAY HOUSE — One of the largest and
most successful moving picture houses in town
of about 14.000. Not much competition. This
house is now doing business $330-$400 week,
expenses, including manager, less than $250
week. Seating capacity SOO ; standing ronm for
about 130. Price $7,300. Lewis, 580 Ellicott
Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
NOTICE TO MOVING PICTURE BUYERS -
When you buy a movie through LEWIS vou
can have a week or month's trial. We only
handle substantial money makers. Lewis, Mov-
ing Picture Brokers, 580 Eilicett Sq., Buffalo,
N. Y.
FOR SALE — Crystal Theater, Rector, Ark.
Modernly equipped, in town of 3.000, no com-
petition. Have other business, must sell at
once. For full particulars adaress Crystal The-
ater, Rector. Ark.
EQUIPMENT WANTED.
SIX — Oscillating fans. 110 volts, sixty cycles.
"FredcrickB," 3533 No. Thirteenth St., Phila-
delphia, Pa.
W.'VNTED — To buy Power's 6A and Simplex
machines ; also heads for Power's G. Olson
Bros., 117 N. Topeka Ave., Wichita, Kansas.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — New and second hand moving
picture machines, all leading makes, at reduced
prices. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wa-
bash Ave., Chicago, 111.
LARGE STOCK of used moving picture ma-
chines— all kinds — also opera and folding chairs
at about halt regular price; all goods guaran-
teed In flrst-class condition, shipped subject fo
Inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 509
Chestnut St.. St. Louis. Mo.
FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quan-
tity, new and second-hand for moving picture
theaters, furnished at short notice. Specializing
Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, 308 Lacka-
wanna Ave.. Scranton. Pa.
FOR SALE — Two Power's 6A travelling equip-
ments, mechanism entirely rebuilt. One asbestos
booth for two machines. One 220 volt compens-
arc. One Mlrroroid screen 12x16 feet, used but
two months. Poster frames. Bargain for quick
sale. Eugene L. Keefe. 1325 Vine St., Phila.,
Pa.
"AMBERLUX" Lens filters protect your pa-
trons from eyestrain. Price $3.50. W. D.
Warner. Columbus, Ohio.
FOR SALE — New or second hand opera chairs
for moving picture theaters at a bargain. Cres-
cent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chl-
caeo. Ill,
$22."i — Edison Underwriters model B with
outside shutter, chain drive. Smith rewind,
Gundlnch lens — U'^ed three weeks. All complete
for $100. Compensarcs. new lenses, Mortimer
Film Cleaner, etc. Dirt cheap. Box 434,
Washington C. H.. Ohio.
OPERA AND FOLDING CHAIRS— New and
second hand. 400 maple folding 35c. each. 2,-
800 opera practically new. Electric sign.
Extra special prices. All guaranteed. Shipped
subiect to inspection. Atlas Seating Co., 501
Fifth Ave.. N. Y. City.
SPECT.M^ — 300 Theater chairs. Only used
four months. A-1 condition. Will ship any-
where for $22.1. Atlas- Seating -Co., 501 Fifth
Ave.. N. Y. City.
ORDER "Amberlux" lens filters today.
FOR SM.E — Number 5 Power's, good running
order. Complete, less projection lens, $25. Lyric
Theater,. Spencer. N. Y.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW — Latest model professional camera, au-
tomatic dissolve. 400 foot magazines. Guaran-
t"'-d. Only $200. Ray, 326 Fifth Ave., N. Y.
City.
NEW MODEL No. 4 PIttman Prof, camera
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic take-
up, both directions, 400 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed upon
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements In all makes of cameras. R. W.
PUtman Co., 394 Canal St., New York City.
Phone 5961 Franklin.
KODAKS — View cameras, folding hand cam-
eras, fine imported cameras, professional studio
cameras ; also motion picture cameras In all
sizes and styles. Motion picture tripods, motion
picture projecting machines, photographic lenses
for all photographic purposes, of all makes and
sizes, speed shutters, hundreds of fine photo-
graphic outfits in stock. Send for the largest
bargain book and catalogues on everything
photographic. Koehler's Camera Exchange, Inc.,
7 East 14th St., N. Y. City.
FILMS WANTED.
WANTED — Pathe Passion Play and other Re-
ligious films. Also scenic films of all parts of
the world. The Warwick Attractions, Ellsworth,
Me.
WANTED — Sole agencies Australasia every-
thing connected cinematography, also second-
hand war films, scenics, exclusive features any
quantity, C. O. D., Melbourne. Commonwealth
Feature Films, Ltd., 182 Collins SL, Melbourne,
Australia.
WANTED — Single reels, doubles, three, four
and five-reel features. Must be In first-class
condition, with or without posters, for export.
Federal Feature Film Co., 119 East 23d St.,
N. Y. City.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — "David Copperfield," seven reels,
plenty of paper, Hepworth ; "Motherhood of
Politics," two reels, with paper. "Love and De-
votion." or the "Passions of the Renaissance,"
founded on Tarquato Tasso's famous work, five
reels, with paper. "The Miser's Daughter,"
three reels, founded on Balzac's "Eugenie
Grandet" Eugene L. Keefe, 1325 Vine St.,
Phlla., Pa.
FOR SALE— 200 reels film, $1.50 per reel ;
100 reels, with paper, $3 per reel. Lot features
for sale. Cheap. Meyer Silverman, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
"BOHEMIAN GIRL" — 3 reels, .$00. "Moth In
the Flame." 3 reels, $90. "Memoires Tragic
Leap." 2 reels, $50 ; all with posters, cuts,
photos. Single reel dramas, comedies, westerns,
$3 each. 601. 17th St., Portland, Oreg.
FOR SALE— "Fall of Constantinople" In three-
reels, hand colored, plenty of paper. Make
offer. S. Kaufman, 4130 Parkslde Ave., Phila-
delphia., Pa.
FOR SALE— 200 reels $2 per reel up, with
posters. Billy Sunday, $35. War pictures, $25.
"War World Wide," four reels, new, $200.
Wichita Film & Supply Co.. Wichita, Kan.
FINEST THEATERS use cartoon and chasing
letter announcements. Titles made for 17c foot
upwards. Ray, 3'26 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.
3, 4 AND 5-REEL features in excellent condi-
tion, with plenty of advertising matter ; also
single and two reelers, with posters, great bar-
gains. Weinberg's Features, 145 West 45th St.,
N. Y. City.
FOR SALE— Last Days of Pompeii, 3 reels,
•f.'JO. Passion Play, 3.000 feet, $25. Old Maids
Carnations Love. 4 reels, $38. All good condi-
tion. Hollingsworth, Overton, Neb.
SACRIFICE SALE— Four-part "Round-Up"
negative with negative titles assembled. Ex-
ceptionally clear and sharp photography. One
of the most, if not, the mnst diversified pic-
tures of its kind ever produced. Only a few
prints ever made. Indian, bucking, trick rid-
ing scenes exceptionally strong. Our future
business policy precludes further exploitation.
About five thousand sheets of made-to-order
lithos. cuts, photo negatives and advance
heralds. Make us offer. Superior Film Mfg.
Co.. 13th and Crocker Sts., Des Moines, la.
FOR SALE — (Lubin's) "Drug Terror," five
reels. "Oliver Twist." with Nat C. Goodwin,
five reels. Overland Feature Film Corp., Douw
Bldg., Albany, N. Y.
100 SINGLES AND DOUBLES. American
make, 12 posters with each reel. Shipped privi-
lege screen examination. Federal, 119 East 23d
St., N. Y.- City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WE BUY and sell new and second hand mov-
ing picture machines, opera chairs and films.
Crescent Film Exc, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago, 111.
ENTER — "Amberlux" — Exit eyestrain.
WILL SELL, for any territory, brand new
copy of the great Mutual masterpiece Besse
Barriscale in "The Reward." four reels. $200;
also one good print "The MIx-up," four reels,
thirty days old. $75. Ernest Bru, 766 Seventh
Ave., San Francisco, Cal.
500
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
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TO CONTENTS
Advertising for Exhibitors 41S
Albany Conveutioii, The ^i»0
Among the Picture Theaters..' -ill
Analyzing a Winner 4.!2
At Leading Picture Theaters 3'.)8
Audience Applauds Bernhardt 31)5
Ball St. Valentine's Day 45S
Berst Appoints Division Managers 392
Blacl(ton Denies Rumors 388
Board of Trade Holds Annual Meeting.... 301
'■Bond Within, The" (Lubln) 438
British Notes 433
"Britton of the Seventh" (Vitagraph) 439
Calendar of Dally Program Releases. .46G, 468
"Catspaw, The" (Kleiue-Edison) 439
Caught in a Blizzard 41)0
Censorship Hearing at Washington 391
Chicago Gets Exhibitors' Convention for
iinr. 380
Chicago News Letter 400
•City of Falling Light. The" (Lubln) 4.'?8
Coming Keystones Brllllaot 403
Comments on the Films 441
Death of A. Arthur Callle 306
"Devils Prayer Book, The" (Kleine) 437
Diversity of Subjects 309
"Down in Front" 415
Enigmatic Secret, An 3S6
Essanay Serial Through (Teneral Film 388
Exchanges Woritlng for Better Express
Service 4,^2
Exhibitor Elected Alderman, An 405
Faction in Portland. Oregon, Censor Board. 464
Facts and Comments 385
Famous Players — Mary Picl<ford Co 394
Findlay, Ruth, Star of "The Salamander".. .302
"Five Faults of Flo, The" (Thanhouser) . . 438
F'rora Picture Beginnings in Louisville.... 454
ASnESTOS SUPPLIES.
Johns-Manville, H. W. Co 512
CARnONS AND CARBON ACCESSORIES.
Jones & Cammaclc 512
Klewert, Chas. L 507
Reisinger, Hugo 512
Speer Carbon Co 403
CHAIR AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 513
Andrews, A. H., Co 513
Steel Furniture Co " 513
ELECTRIC-*.!, & ]»IECHANICAI. EQUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co 508
Cushman Motor Worlts 513
Detroit Theater Equip. Co 510
Electric Products Co 509
Erlter Bros 501
Fidelity Electric Co 512
Fort Wayne Electric Works 401
Fulton. E. E 477
General Electric Co 513
Hallberg, .7. H 402
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co 509
Homrael, Tudwig & Co 475
Kleine Optical Co 496
Lears Theater Supply Co 490
Lucas, Harry K 484
Northwestern Motion Picture Equip. Co.... 482
Picture Theater Equip. Co 408
Porter. B. F 501
Stern Mfg. Co 513
Strellnger, Chas. A 474
Sturtevant. B. F., Co 507
Swnab. Lewis M 512
Typhoon Fan Co 512
FILM KXCHANCES.
Bradenbureh. G. W 475
Central Film Co 474
Film Export 475
Greater N Y. Film Rental Co 466, 500
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 480
LENS MANUFACTURER.
Oundlacb-Manhattan Optical Co 503
MANUFACTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
TURES.
American rommerclal Film Co 510
American Film Co., Inc 302-63
General Opens Showrooms 390
German Trade Notes 434
Golden, Mary Fuller 394
Good Faith and a Bad Reward 387
"Green Eyed Monster, The" (Fox) 4.')6
Grey, Katherine 398
Helen, a Circus Rider 405
"Her Great Hour" (Equitable) 435
Hoffman, M. H., Talks on Bluebird 402
Horkheimer on the Job 399
How Films are Censored in Minneapolis... 401
Incompetent Censor. An 465
Industrial Moving Picture Company 401
•'King's Game, The" (Pathe) 435
Kleiiie-Edison Program for January 429
Lasky Releases for February 402
Lf-aning Stars in Pallas Pictures 396
"Life's Whirlpool" (Brady-World) 435
List of Current Film Release Dates..502, 504, 506
Louisville Opens Fight 454
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 444
Mayor of Detroit Revokes 'Theater License. 457
"Mice and Men" (Famous Players) 4^10
Motion Pi"tiirp C"=tnTne Ball .''^8
Motion. Picture Educator 418
Motion Picture Phoiotiraphy ^ i>
Motion Silhouette Pictures 429
Music for the Picture 407
Mutual'a SIx-a-Week. 395
New Directors for Famous Players 397
New News Reel Well -Received „ . 397
News of Los Aneeles and Vicinity 408
New Theaters this Year 402
New Thirtv Minute Bill 450
Notes of the Trade 448
Observations by Man About Town 414
O^io League Alive 455
Organize In Spokane 464
TO ADVERTISERS
Biograph Co 467
BluuOird Photoplays, Inc o4^-^U
Bosworth, Inc 353
California Motion Picture Co 371
Edison, Thos. A., Inc 374
Educational Films Corp 482
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 331,340-43
Equitable Motion Picture Corp 354-55
Famous Players Film Co 338-39
Gaumont Co .367
Great Northern Film Co 512
Hanover Film Co 505
Hearst-Vitagraph 381
Horsley, David. Productions SOS
Ivan Film Productions 474
Kalera Co 382-84
Kleine, George 375
Knickerbocker Star Features 376
Lariat Films 370
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co .352
Lubin Mfg. Co 373
Mittenthal Film Co 476
Mutt & Jeff, Inc 483
Mutual Film Corp 358-01
Paramount Pictures Corp 33(5-37
Pathe Exchange, Inc 347-51
Picture Playhouse Film Co., Inc 477
Radio Film Co., Inc 3,57
Raver Film Corp 372
Rolin Film Co 484
Selig Polyscope Co 407, 515
Selig Tribune 514
Signal Film Corp 364-63
Sterling Camera & Film Co 477
Thanhouser Film Corp 330. 369
Trianele Film Corp 478-79
Universal Film Mfg. Co 332-.'^5
Vim Comedies 377
Vitagraph Co. of America 378-.80
V-L-S-E. Inc 479
Vneue Films. Inc 366
War Film Syndicate 481
World Film Corp 356
MISCELLANEOUS.
;»utomatlo Ticket Selling & C. R. Co 495
Bioscope, The 512
p.. n-vi,,v,i,,rs. for Exhibitors 4«9
Callle Dros 480
Classified Advertisements 499
Commnrcial Motion Pictures Co 474,484
Corcoran. A. J 475
F-istman Kodak Co B07
Erhosranh Co 477
Evans Film Mfg. Co 501
Fxhlhltors. Send for These 510
tTunhv Bros 477
II Trlso AI Clnematografo 512
Paramount House Wanning 393
Philipp, Adolf, With World Film 404
Photoylaywright, The 421
Picture Theaters Projected 449
Pictures to Instruct Bankers 401
Projection Department 422
Prominent New Orleans Man Defends Film
Shows 400
Prospects for 1916 452
Right of Appeal Upheld 451
Rothapfel to Direct Knickerbocker 4(©
"Ruse, The" (Vitagraph)..., 439
Seattle's Coliseum Opens 463
Selby. Gertrude 430
Six Biograph Reviews 436
Snell, Anita 432
"Soul Enslaved, A" (Universal) 438
Southard, Bennett 400
Splendid Music for "The Black Crook" 4.30
Stories of the Films 470
Suit Over Rights in Wisconsin 461
Taf t, Lucille a95
Thanhouserites to Florida 3J)8
"Tongues of Men, The" (Morosco) 43T
Too Many Features 457
To Protect Scenarios 4.31
Tree as Macbeth 403
Two Lubin Releases 438
Universal's Far Eastern Itinerary 431
Vitagraph Shows Two Good Dramas 439
Vitagraphs for Next Week 404
V-L-S-E in Canada 307
V-L-S-E In New Home 430
With St. Louis' Elite 459
Work Against Myers' Law 456
W^orld Offers Strong Program 401
Industrial Moving Picture Co 488
Kinematograaf, De 512
Kinematograph Weekly, The 480
Kraus Mfg. Co 490
Manuscripts Universal 484
Metro Pictures Corp 497
Motion Picture Electricity 509
M. P. W. Anti-Censorship Slides 513
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon 505
M. P. Directory Co 512
Moore, W'm. N 513
National Ticket Co 473
Ousker City Co 477
Richardson, F. H 511
■■Hogers," care M. P. World 503
Standard Motion Picture Co 513
Trade Circular Addressing Co 511
Vim Comedies Corp 508
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co 480
Universal Camera Co 509
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Deagan, J. C 508
Harmo Pipe Organ Co 512
Schirmer, G., Inc 508
Seeburg. J. P., Piano Co 4So
Sinn, Clarence E 513
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
Goes Lithographing Co 482
Menger & Ring .- 480
Newman Mfg. Co 484
PROJECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Standard M. P. Mch. Co 508
Enterprise Optical Co 503
Power, Nicholas, Co 516
Precision Mch. Co 487
PROJECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
D-D Screen Paint Co 508
Center. J. H., Co., Inc 501
Gold King Screen Co 512
MInusa Cine Products Co 505
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc 494
Simpson, A. L., Inc 488
STEREOPTICON SLIDES.
Niagara Slide Co 449
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Atherton. Thomas 508
Decorators' Supply Co 511
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 466, 468.)
Universal Film Mig. Co.
RELBASE DAYS.
SaBdar — Big "U," Laemmle, L-KO.
MaDday — Broadway Unlveraal Fea-
tures, Imp, Nestor.
Taeadar — Gold Seal, Imp, Rex.
WedDFMlay — Animated Weekly, L-KO,
Victor.
Thnmday — Big "U," Laemmle, PowerB.
Priday — Imp, Nestor, Victor.
Saturday — Big "U." Bison. Joker.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Dec. 15 — Number 197 (Topical).
Dec. 22— Number 198 (Topical).
Dec. 2!>— Number 109 (Topical).
Jan. 5 — No. 200 (Topical).
Jan. 12— Number 201 (Topical).
Jan. 19— Number 202 (Topical).
Jan. 26— Number 203 (Topical).
BIG U.
Dec. 30 — Babbling Tongues (Drama).
Jan. 2— The Honor to Die (Three parU— Dr.).
Jan. (> — No release this day.
Jan. l.S — "X 3" (Three parts — Detective — Dr.).
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts
— Western — Drama ) .
Jan. 20— No release this day.
Jan. 27 — No release this day.
BISON.
Jan. 8— On the Trail of the Tigress (Two parts
— Animal — Drama).
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Buck Simon's Puncher (Two parts —
— Western — Drama ) .
Jan. 29 — A Daughter of Penance {Two parts —
Mexican — Drama) .
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURES.
Dec. 27— The Nature Man ; or A Struggle for
Existence (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Landon's Legacy (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. IT^The Man Inside (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — A Soul Enslaved (Five parts — Dr.).
GOLD SEAL.
Dec. 28 — As the Shadows Fall (Two parts —
Human Interest — Drama).
Jan. 4 — Lord John's Journal (Adventure No.
2, "The Gray Sisterhood" (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 11 — The Boob's Victory (Two parts — Com-
edy— Drama) .
Jan. 18 — The Reward of Chivalry (Three parts
— Drama.)
Jan. 25 — Discontent (Two parts — Psychological
— Drama).
IMP.
Dec. 28 — No release this day.
Dec. 31 — A Tribute to Mother (Two parts —
Psychological — Drama) .
Jan. 4 — No release this day.
Jan. 7 — The Law of Life (Three parts — Human
Interest — Drama).
Jan. 11 — No release this day.
Jan. IS^No release this week.
Jan. 21 — Vanity Thy Name Is (Two parts —
Comedy — Drama) .
Jan. 25 — Hired, Tired and Fired (Comedy).
JOKER.
Jan. 1 — Lemonade Aids Cupid (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — Those Female Haters (Comedy).
Jan. 1.^ — No release this day.
Jan. 22— The Whole Jungle Was After Him
(Animal — Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Mrs. Green's Mistake (Comedy).
LAEMMLE.
Dec. 2.'( — The Evil of Suspicion (Drama).
Dec. 30 — The Little Upstart (Three parts-
Drama).
Jan. 5 — The Underworld (Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 6 — Missy (Two parts — Modern — Drama).
Jan. 9 — Blind Fury (Drama).
Jan. 13 — No release this day.
Jan; 16 — No release this day.
Jan. 20 — Just Plain Folks (Three parts — Rural
■ Drama).
Jan. 23 — Her Dream Man (Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Red Lie (Three parts — Mystery —
Drama).
Jan. 30 — No release this day.
L-KO.
Dec. 29 — A Scandal at Sea (Comedy).
Jan. 2— Pants and Petticoats (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Billie's Reformation (Two parts —
Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Gertie's Busy Day (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Flirting a la Carte (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Saving Susie From the Sea (Comedy).
Jan. 23 — Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination (Two
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 26 — Knocks and Opportunities (Two parts
— iComedy).
Jan. 30 — Cupid At the Polo Game (Comedy).
NESTOR.
31 — Flivver's Terrible Past (Comedy).
3 — Jed's Trip to the Fair (Comedy).
7 — Flivver's Art of Mystery 'Comedy).
10 — The Boy, the Girl and the Auto (Com-
edy).
14 — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy).
17 — Mingling Spirits (Comedy).
21 — Flivvers Famous Cheese-Hound (Com-
edy).
24 — Her Steady Carfare (Comedy).
28 — Flivvers in the Dance of the Shivvers
(Comedy).
Mutual Film Corp.
Dec.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan,
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
POWERS.
8 — Uncle Sam At Work, No. 3, "Are We
Prepared?" (Educational).
13 — The Rubber Rompers (Vaudeville Act).
— Transporting Timber in Sweden (Edu-
cational).
15 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 4, "Uncle
Sam's Proteges at Work and at
Play" (Educational).
20— Buildine Up the Health of a Nation,
No. 2 (Educational).
— The Aerial Buds (Vaudeville Act).
22— Uncle Sam At Work (No. 5, "Protect-
ing the Ships At Sea" — ^Edu.).
27 — Sammie Johnsin, Hunter (Cartoon —
Comedy). • '
— Pishing River Lampreys (Educational).
29 — Uncle Sam at Work. No. 6, "Saving
Wealth and Building Health (Edu-
cational).
RXX.
Jan. 2 — No release this day.
Jan. 4 — Shattered Nerves (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — No release this day.
Jan. 11 — His Return (Drama).
Jan. 14 — Her Defiance (Two parts — Heart In-
terest— Drama ) .
Jan. 16 — The Little Mascot (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 18 — The Silent Member (Drama).
Jan. 2.S — No release this day.
Jan. 25 — No release this day.
Jan. 20 — In His Own Trap (Three parts — Mod-
. ern — Drama).
VICTOR.
Dec. 31 — No release this day.
Jan. 5 — The Heart of a Mermaid (Three parts
— Sea Drama).
Jan. 7 — No release this day.
Jan. 12 — Man and Morality (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — The Ring and the Ra,1ah (Drama).
Jan. 19 — Her Better Self (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — A Sea Mystery (Drama).
Jan. 2(5 — Across the Line (Drama).
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Dec. 27— Craft (No. 3, "The Traction Grab")
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Graft (No. 4. "The Power of the Peo-
ple" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 10— Graft No. 5. "Grinding Life Down"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 17— Graft No. R. "The Railroad Monopoly"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — Graft. No. 7, "America Saved From
War" (Two parts — Drama).
RBLBASB DATS.
Sunday — Rellaoce (2), Casino (1),
Thanbouser (1).
Monday — American (2), Falstalt (1),
Novelty (1).
Tnraday — Thanbouser (2), Cartoon and
Scenic (1), Beauty (1).
Wrdnesday — Rlalto, Centaur (8), Noy-
elty (1).
Tbnrnday — Centaur (2), FalstaS (1),
Mutual Weekly (1).
Friday — Mustang (2), American (1),
Cub (1).
Saturday — Clipper, Than-o-play or Mus-
tang (S), Beauty (1).
AMERICAN.
Dec. 27 — The Tragic Circle (Two parts — So-
ciety— Drama).
Dec. 31 — The Mender (Drama).
Jan. 3 — Matching Dreams (Two parts — Comedy
— Drama).
Jan. 7 — Time and Tide (Drama).
Jan. 10 — Vivlana (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Secret Wire (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 14 — Spider Barlow Meets Competition
(Crook — Drama ) .
Jan. 16 — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama) .
Jan. 21 — The Thunderbolt (Drama).
BEAUTY.
Dec. 28— Kiddus, Kids and Klddo (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — Settle Out of Court (Comedy).
Jan. 4 — nilly van Deusen's Shadow (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — To Be or Not to Be (Comedy).
Jan. 11 — The First Quarrel (Comedy).
Jan. 1.5 — Getting In Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Johnny's Birthday (Comedy).
Jan. 23 — Mischief and a Mirror (Comedy).
CASINO.
Dec. 26— Hunting (Comedy).
Jan, 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Dec. 23 — The Winning of Jess (Two parta —
Animal — Drama).
Dec. 30 — The Terror of the Fold (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. (3 — The Homesteader (Two parts — A.:lmal
— Drama) .
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parts —
Animal — Drama) .
CLIPPER STAR FEATURES.
Dec. 11 — Curly (Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddnn Towers (Three
parts — Psyclo — Drama).
CUB.
Dec. 31 — Jerry's Revenge (Comedy).
Jan. 7 — Jerry in the Movies (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Jerry lo Mexico (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — The Girl of His Dreams (Comedy).
FALSTAFF".
23 — Tcodles. Tom and Trouble (Comedy).
27 — Una's Useful Uncle (Comedy).
30 — Foolish Fate Flora (Comedy).
3 — The Optimistic Oriental Occults
(Comedy).
6 — HIMa's Huskv Helper (Coraedv).
10 — Belinda's Bridal Breakfast ( Comedy).
1.3 — Reforming Rubbering Rosle (Comedy).
1,S — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy).
20 — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy).
Dec.
Dec.
Deo.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
GAUMONT.
Dec. 28 — See America First, No. 16, Chicago,
III. (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy ) .
Jan. 4 — See America First No. 17, "Cl-lcago
Industries" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedv) ,
Jan, 11 — See America First (No. 18, "Milwau-
kee, Wis,) (Scenic).
— Keeping lip With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 23 — See America First. No. 19, "The Dells
of Wisconsin'' — Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— ^Comedy).
(Mutual Releases cotninued on page 504.)
January 15, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
503
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nary film "cutter," but a lady or gentle-
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negative and can meet exacting require-
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Moving Picture World.
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reason why Gundlach Projection Lenses have re-
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Nothing that we have said about Motiograph projectors
has had as much influence on MOTIOGRAPH sales as the
things which MOTIOGRAPH owners say about them every-
day. There are thousands of exhibitors in this country from
whom you will hear higher praise of MOTIOGRAPHS than
we would ever put in this advertisement.
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504
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 466, 468.)
{Mutual Releases continued from page 502.)
MUSTANG.
Jan. 7— The Hills of Glory (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama),
Jan. 15 — "Water StuL" (Tbrea parts — Comedy
— Drama).
Jan. 21 — Wild Jim Keformer (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama).
MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Jan. 6— No. 53 (Topical).
Jan. 13— No. 54 (Topical).
Jan. 20— No. 55 (Topical).
Jan. 27— Number 56 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dec. 29 — No release.
Jan. 21 — Mr. Bumps, Commuter (Comedy).
RELIANCE.
Jan. 2 — The Law of Success (Two parts —
Drama.)
Jan. 5— The She Devil (Three parts — Melo-
Drama).
RIALTO.
Dec. 29 — A Prince of Yesterday (Three parts
— Domestic — Drama).
Jan. 12 — The Secret Agent (Three parts — Secret
Service — Drama) .
THANHOUSER.
Jan. 4 — The Bubbles In the Glass (Three parts
— Society — Drama ) .
Jan. 11— In the Name of the Law (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 19— The Phantom Witness (Three parts-
Mystery — Drama).
Jan. 26 — The Burglars Picnic (Three parts —
School — Drama ) .
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES DB LUXE.
Jan. 17 — The Thoroughbred (American — Five
parts — Drama — No. 5G).
Jan. 20 — The Five Faults of Flo (Thanhouser—
Five parts — Society — Drama — No.
57).
Jan. 22 — The Bait .Centaur — Five parts —
Drama— No. 58).
Jan. 24 — As a Woman Sows (Gaumont — Five
parts — Drama) (No. 5'J).
Jan. 27 — Lord Lovcland Discovers America
(American — Five parts — Dr.) (No.
GO).
Jan. 20 — Betrayed (Thanhouser— Five parts —
Race — Drama) (No. 61).
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES.
Jan. 6— The Other Side of the Dtor (No. 54 —
Five parts — Romantic — Drama).
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 3— The Girl and the Game (No. 2, "The
Winning Jump") (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 10 — The Girl and the Game (No. 3— Two
parts — Drama .
Jan. 17 — The Girl and the Game (No. 4 — Two
parts — Drama).
THANHOUSER MASTERPICTURE.
Jan. 8 — Society Wolves (Five parts — Political
Drama).
VOGUE.
Jan. 10 — Oh, for the Life of a Fire Man !
(Comedy).
Jan. 12 — A Bum Steer (Comedy),
Jan. 20— A Baby Grand (Comedy).
Jan. 23 — Sammy's Dough-Full Romance (Com,).
Jan. 27 — Subject not yet announced.
Jan. 30 — Subject not yet announced.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday— Pathe.
TueNday — Pathe, Photocolor.
A>edneNdny — Pathe, Phunphilms, Globe
TburMilfiy — Gold Rooster.
Saturday— Pathe, Starlight, Balboa.
BALBOA.
Jan. 1 — The Red Circle (No. 3 — "Twenty
Years Ago" (Two parts — Drama.).
Jan. 8 — The Red Circle (No. 4 — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 15 — The Kfd Circle No. 5, "Weapon of
War' (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 22 — The Red Circle, .No. (J, "False Colors"
(Two parts — Drama).
GLOBE.
Jan. 3 — Quaint Dances of Japan (Dances).
Jan. 10 — I'nfamiliar Fishes (Educational).
Jan. 17 — Railroad Construction on the Dark
Continent (Industry).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Dec. 31 — Excuse Me (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 7 — Tlie King's Came (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — Madame X (Six parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Love Trail (Five parts — Dr.).
KING COLE.
Jan. 22— Riding the Goat (Comedy).
PATHE.
Dec. 23 — ^Col. Heeza Liar, Nature Faker (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 3 — New Adventures of Walllngford (No.
14 — Two pans — Comedy).
PATHE NEWS.
Dec. 29 — Number 104, 1915 (Topical),
Jan. 1 — Number 1, 1016 (Topical).
Jan. 5 — Number 6, 1010 (Topical)
Jan. 8 — Number 7, 1916 (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Jan. 3 — Old, Unchanging Holland (Colored —
Scenic),
Jan. 10 — From Kabylla to Constantlne (Scenic).
Jan. 17 — The Lizards (Colored — Educational).
PHUNPHILMS.
Jan. 5 — Luke Leans to the Literary (Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Luke Lugs Luggage (Comedy).
Jan. 10 — Luke Lolls in Luxury (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Jan. 1 — Chasing 'Em Out in the Open (Com.).
Jan. 8 — Ach ! Such Crimes! (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN BIOSCOPE.
January — The Making of Fulton (Three parts
— Drama).
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT FIIM CO.
Dec. — The Warring Millions (Topical).
January — The Battles of a Nation (Six parts —
Topical).
AURORA FILM PLAYS CORPORATION.
January — The Waif (Five parts — Drama).
B. S. MOSS MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION.
Jan. — The Salamander (Drama).
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
EAGLE FILM MANUFACTURING & PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Ocena's Pearl (Drama).
January — Pirates of the Sky (Drama).
January — Crogan's Alley (Comedy).
January — The Adventures of Suffy (Comedy).
EQUITABLE— FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — Her Great Hour (Triumph — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Ransom (Triumph — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Babette of the Bally Hoo (Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Clarion (Five parts — Drama).
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January — Race Suicide (Six parts — Drama), '
FO.X FIL.M CORPORATION.
Jan. 2 — The Green-Eyed Monster (Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 9 — A Parisian Romance (Drama).
Jan. 10 — The Fourth Estate (Drama).
Jan. 2.'1 — The Serpent (Dramp).
Jan. 80 — The Ruling Passion (Drama).
FRENCH OFFICIAL WAR FIL.MS.
January— Fighting With France (Toinrwl).
GREAT .\ORTHER.NJ FILM COMPANY.
January — Sins of a Great City (Four parts —
Drama).
ARTHUR S. KANE.
January — Somewhere in France (Five parts —
Topical).
MEDUSA FILM.
Jan. — His Daughters Second Husband (Five
parts — Drama).
METRO PICTUK12S CORPORATIO.V.
Jan. 6 — What Will People Say (l-'opular Plays
& Players — Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — The Turmoil (Columbia — Five Parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — A Rose of the Alley (Rolfe — FIt»
Parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — Her Debt of Honor (Columbia — Dr.).
Jan. 31 — Man and His Soul (Quality — Drama).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the nattlefiplds of France (Top.).
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
January — Fighting in France (Topical).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. C — Tongues of Men (Morosco — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 10 — Mice and Men (Famous Players — Five
part^ — Comedv — Drama).
Jan. 13 — The Golden Chance (Lasky— Five Parts
— Comedy — Drama ) .
Jan. 17 — My Lady Incog ( Famous Players —
Five parts — Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 20 — Nearly a King (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Call of the Cumberlands (Pallas —
Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Spider ( Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — Pudd'nhead Wilson (Lasky — Five parts
— Comedy — Drama). i
SUPREME FILM CO.
Jan. 1 — The Cow Puncher (Six parts — Drama).
TRIA.VGLE FILM CORPORATION.
(Releases for week of Jan. 9):
Let Katy Do It (Fine Arts— Five Parts-
Drama).
Great Pearl Tangle (Keystone — Two Parts —
Comedy).
The Corner (»vay-Bee— Five Parts — Drama).
Fatty and Mabel Adrift (Keysto — Two Parts —
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Releases for week of Jan. 16 :
The Missing Links (Fine Arts — Five parts
— Drama).
Because He Loved Her (Keystone — Two
parts — Comedy).
The Beckoning Flame (Kay-Bee — Five parts
— Drama).
A Modern Enoch Arden ( Keystone— Two
parts — Comedy).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 3 — Camille (Shubert — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Life's Whirlpool (Brady — ^Drama).
V-L-S-E, INC.
Jan, 3 — The Misleading Lady (Essanay — Six
parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Thnu Art the Man (Vltagraph — Six
parts — Drama ) .
Jan. 10 — No Greater Love (Sellg — Five Parts —
Drama).
Jan. 10 — Green Stockings (Vitagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — Gods of Fate (Lubln — Five Parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — Captain Jinks (Essanay — Comedy).
Jan. 17 — My Lady's Slipper (Vitagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
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Jan. 5 — The Devil's Prayer Book (Klelne —
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Jan. 12 — The Catspaw (Edison — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 19 — Wild Oats (Klelne — Drama).
Jan. '20 — The Innoceoce of Rutb (Edison — Dr.).
January 15, 1916
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January 15, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 466, 468.)
General Film Company
rx:l.e:ase: days.
Monday — Biograph, Essanay, Lubin,
Sfllg. Vitagraph.
Toesday — Biograph, Essanay, Kalem.
Wednesday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin, Mina, Selig.
Friday — Kalem, Vim, Vitagraph.
Saturday^Essanay,
Selig. Vitagraph.
Kalem, Lubin,
BIOGRAPH.
Dec. 29 — The Woman of Mystery (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 3 — The Lesser Evil (Drama — Biograph
Reissue No. 31).
Jan. 4 — The Avenging Shot (Two parts— Dr.).
Jan. B — The Slsating Rink (Three parts — Com-
edy).
Jan. 10— In the Aisles of the Wild (Drama—
Biograph — Reissue No. 32).
Jan. 12— The War of Wealth (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Miser's Heart (Drama) (Biograph
—Reissue No. 33).
Jan. 18 — The Angel of Piety Flat (Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 10 — A Life Chase (Three parts— Drama).
Jan. 25 — An Adventure in the Autumn Woods
(Drama) (Biograph Reissue No.
34).
Jan. 26 — Stronger than Woman's Will (Three
parts — Drama).
EDISON.
D«!. 15 — History of the Big Tree (Educational).
— The Black's Mysterioui Box (Cartoon
— Comedy).
—The Hleks in Nightmare Land (Car-
to»B — Comedy).
Dm. 17 — The Hand of the Law (Special — Three
parts — Drama).
Dee. 18 — Santa Claus Versus Cupid (Comedy-
Drama).
Dec. 34 — Blade o' Grass (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAY.
Dec. 17 — Broncho Billy's Marriage (Drama).
Dec. 18 — A Christmas Revenge (Special — Two
pa rts — Drama ) .
Dec. 21 — The Danger of Being Lonesome (Two
parts — Drama).
Dec. 22 — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 3 (Car-
toon— Comedy ) .
Dec. 25 — The Woman with a Rose (Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 28 — Brought Home (Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 29 — The Fable of "The Heir and the Heir-
ess" (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — The Prisoner at the Bar (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Lesson (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 5 — Mile a Minute Monty (Cartoon — Com-
edy).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Jan. 8. — The House of Revelation (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 11 — Angels Unawares (Two parts — ^Comedy
— Drama).
Jan. 12 — The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic
Sons" (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — Pieces of the Game (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Book Agent's Romance (Two parts
^Drama).
Jan. 19 — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
^Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
Jan. 22 — The White Alley (Three parts — Dr.).
KALEM.
Dec. 29 — The Taking of Stingaree (No. 6 of the
"Stlngaree" Series (Two parts —
Drama).
Dec. 31 — The Spy's Ruse (No. 10 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" deries (Dr.).
Jan. 1— At the Risk of Her Life (No. BO of
the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series (Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Missing Mummy (Comedy).
Jan. 5 — The Honor of the Road (No. 7 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 7 — Crossed Clues (No. 11 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series — Dr.).
Jan. 8 — When Seconds Count (No. til of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Ser-
ies— Drama).
Jan. 11 — Guardian Angels (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 12 — The Purification of Multera (No. 8 of
the "Stingaree" Series) CTwo parts
— Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Tricksters (No. 12 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.).
Jan. 15 — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
(Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Tale of a Coat (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 19 — A Duel in the Desert (No. 9 of the
"Stingaree" Series) (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 21— The Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Drama).
Jan. 22 — The Open Track (No. 63 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series)
(Drama).
Jan. 25 — Snoop Hounds (Burlesque — Comedy).
Jan. 26 — The Villain Worshipper (Tenth of the
"Stingaree" Series (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Jan. 29 — "Tapped Wires" (No. 64 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
LUBIN.
Dec. 22 — Heartaches ( Four parts — Drama — Unit
Program).
Dec. 22 — Otto's Cabaret (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram).
Dec. 23 — Beyond All is Love (Three parts —
Drama).
Dec. 2.'i — No Smoking (Comedy).
Dec. 29 — Saved from the Harem (Four paTts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Dec. 29 — This Isn't the Life (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Dec. 30 — The Convict King (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 1 — A Ready Made Maid (Comedy).
Jan. 5 — Sorrows of Happiness ( Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Jan. 5 — His Lordship (Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Vengeance of the Oppressed (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 8 — BlUie's Headacho (Comedy).
Jan. 10 — The Lost Bracelet (Drama).
Jan. 10 — The City of Failing Light (Four parts
— Unit Program).
Jan. 10— A Bath Tub Mystery (Comedy).
Jan. 11 — The Old Watchman (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. l-i — The Bond Within (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 1.5 — A Skate for a Bride (Comedy).
Jan. 17— The Little Sister of the Poor (Dr.).
Jan. 20 — The Law's Injustice (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Insomnia (Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama —
Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle Tom (Comedy — Unit
Program).
MINA.
Dee. 9 — Forty-Five Minutes from Nowhar*
(Comedy).
— Why Hubby Grows Bald (Comedy).
Dec. 16 — When the Show Hit Watertowa
(Comedy).
Dec. 23 — The Little Puritan (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — From Blackstone to Stnne (Comedy).
Jan. fi — Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
Jan. 1.3 — Title not yet announced.
Jan. ?0 — A Misfit Bar-m (Comedy).
Jan. 27 — A Special Delivery (Comedy).
SELIG.
Jan. 3 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 1,
inifi rToplcal).
Jan. 6 — Selle Tribune News Pictorial No. 2,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 8 — The Chronicles of Bloom Center (No.
7. "Spooks" — Comedy).
Jan. 10 — The Devil-ln-Chief (Drama).
Jan. 10 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 3,
1016 (Topical).
Jan. 13 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 4,
1U16 (Topical).
Jan. 15 — The Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 8,
"No Sir-ee Bob!" (Rural Com.).
Jan. 17 — Why Love Is Blind (Drama).
Jan. 17 — Seiig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 5,
1!)16 (Topical). .
Jan. 20 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 6,
I'Jie (Topical).
Jan. 22 — Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 9,
"When the Circus Came to Town"
(Comedy).
Jan. 24 — Tom Martin — A Man (Drama).
Jan. 24 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 7,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 27 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 29— Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chron-
icles of Bloom Center" (Rural Com-
edy).
VIM.
Dec. 24 — Mixed and Fixed (Comedy).
Dec. 31 — Ups and Downs (Comedy).
Jan. 7 — This Way Out (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Chickens (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — Frenzied Finance (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Busted Hearts (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH.
Jan. 3 — Who Killed Joe Merrlon? (Four parts
— Drama-Unit Program).
Jan. 7 — When Lin Came Home (Drama).
Jan. 8 — Tried for His Own Murder ( Broadwajr
Star Feature — Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 10 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Unit Program — Four parts — Dr.).
Jan. 10 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Unit Pro-
gram— Comedy ) .
Jan. 14 — When Two Play a Game (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — By Love Redeemed (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — Mrs. Dane's Danger (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Jan. 17 — Bittersweet (Drama — Unit Program).
Jan. 21 — A Telegraphic Tangle (Comedy).
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.
— Broadway Star Feature).
Jan. 24 — Britton of the Seventh (Four parts —
Military-Drama — Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Jane's Husband (Comedy). '
Jan. 24 — The Cold Feet Getaway (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Peace at any Price (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — The Ruse (Broadway Star Feature —
Three parts — Drama).
General Film Company Features
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 8— Tried for His Own Murder (Thrs*
parts — Drama ) .
Jan. IS — By Love Redeemed (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 24 — The Ruse (Three parts — Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURES.
Dec. 31 — The Mysterious Bride (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 7 — Paying the Toll (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — A Daughter of the Woods (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 21 — House of Mystery (Three parts — Dr.)-.
UNIT PROGRAM RfiLBASES.
Jan. 3 — Who Killed Joe Merrlon? (Vitagraph
— Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 3 — Sorrows of Happiness (Lubin — Four
parts — Drama).
Jan. 10— The City of Falling Light (Lubin—
Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Vitagraph — Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Vitagraph
— Comedy).
Jan. 17 — The Evangelist (Lubin — Four parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — Fooling Uncle Lubin (Comedy).
Jan. 17 — Mrs. Dane's Danger (Vitagraph — Foor
parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — Bittersweet 'Vitagraph — Drama).
Jan. 24 — Britton of the Seventh (Vitagraph —
Four parts — Military Drama).
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We have to date installed all the projection apparatus in this theatre since its opening and
have equipped every large theatre that has opened in Detroit in the past year, and most
every large one opened in the State.
We carry a tremendous stock of machines and parts, together with everything
to equip the up-to-date theatre.
We are agents for the Velvet Gold Fibre Screen (seamless up to 12 x 16
feet), which is a revelation as a projection surface. No glare or eye-
strain and producing natural color tones. Let us demonstrate to you.
Detroit Iheatre Lquipment Co.
154 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich.
Exhibitors, Send for These
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD has prepared blanks for petitions
to Congress against the proposed Federal Censorship. Each one of these
blanks contains space for fifty signatures. We will send these blanks to
each exhibitor according to his needs. Our advice to him is that he
make it a point to secure the signatures of voters or persons of voting age.
No others will have weight. This is to be a petition of the People to their
representatives in Congress. It is best, therefore to have the signatures of
citizens who are not in any way interested in the moving picture industry.
Do not sign yourself. Do not ask any of your employees to sign. Let only
disinterested citizens sign the petition. Forward the petition duly filled out
with the signatures to us and we will forward it to Congress. This should be
taken up by every Exhibitor in every State. ADVISE AT ONCE WHETHER
YOU REQUIRE ONE OR MORE BLANKS. WRITE US IMMEDI-
ATELY. Act at once! Now!! This minute!!!
WARNING TO EXHIBITORS!
You Are Losing $100 to $150 Cold Cash Every Month By Not
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ON'T kill your patronage with slides. Our animated cartoon ads are more entertain-
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post card today and we will show you how you can increase your profits at least
$100 monthly without one cent of expense.
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January 15, 1916
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Immediate delivery for cash with order.
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ftonnded.
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they settled down almost as soon as the arc was struck,
maintained a steady amperage and gave quite 25% MORE
LIGHT than any carbon 1 have ever used."
This theatre has used REFLEX carbons steadily
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You cannot obtain the results you have long wanted
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% X 12 plain cored $10.00 per 100 carbons
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above sizes.
Watch our weekly advertisements.
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for all three. Cornet, 35 cts. each; 65 cts. any
two; 95 cts. all three. First and second series
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or in combination with any above instru-
ments. Discounts on orders for four or more
parts. Send for free sample pages. Note
new address.
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We Furnish Cameramen
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PATENTS
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drawing and description of your invention
and I will give you an honest report as to
securing a patent and whether I can assist
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tention in all cases. WM. N. MOORE, Loan
and Trust Building, Washington, D. C.
TYPE W FLAME ARC
Powerful LAMPS Economical
For brilliantly illuminating
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General Electric Company
4987 General Office, ^ Schenectady, H. Y.
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Cushman Lighting Plants
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Anti^Censorship Slides
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Four Slides 50c.
Six Slides 75c.
Twelve Slides d„,1JI„. $1.50
MoTinK Picture Exhibitors and Theatre Managers. The fight against
Legalized Censorship of Moving Pictures is your fight. Show these
slides on your screen for the next few months and help create a stronc
public sentiment against this unnecessary and un-American form of
legislation. See page 1743 of our issue of March 20th for text matter.
All slides neatly colored, carefully packed and postage paid.
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Send your slide orders and remittances at once to
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MIRROROID SCREEN, '^e omy screen worU
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you contemplate making improvements on your projection, let us show
you how you can do it. We have two of these screens, slightly used,
good as new— a bargain. Let us know what size your screen is. If
STERN MANUFACTURING CO.,
they will fit, it is worth your consideration. We are jobbers for the
Mirroroid.
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afford to wait, it will pay you. Get the habit: Deal with us for your
pocketbook's sake.
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THE WORLD'S GREATEST NEWS FILM
A REEL NEWSPAPER
1916
mm mm m.
SENITE PIGES
HE Win M
PIE»NT
Washington, D. C. —
Pages of U. S. Senate
enjoy bountiful Christ=
mas dinner with Vice
President Marshall.
GEORGIA WOMEN
WEAR OVERALLS
Savannah, Ga. — Georgia
women have adopted overalls
for house work.
TEST NEW WAR
PLANE J ARMY
Readville, Mass.— U. S. Army
experts test new war plane
the first to carry two gun
turrets.
NAVY HQIMY SPIRIT
Boston. Mass. — Blue Jackets on
battleship Nebraska are hosts to
poor children.
New Y6rk, N. Y.— Colonel E.
/V\. House, confidential adviser
to President Wilson, leaves for
Europe to confer with U.S. Dip>
lomats. Captain Boy=Ed, re=
called by the German Govern-
ment, and Brand Whitlock, U.
S. Minister to Belgium, are
passengers aboard same ship.
DANIELS SAYS
DREADNAUGHTS
REACH LIMIT
Washington, D. C — Secre=
tary Daniels says Panama
Canal causes battleships to
reach limit in size.
WAR MUNITION
PLANTS ACTIVE
Aetna, Ind. — War munition
manufacturing companies are
guarded owing to disturbances
KEWPIE, BABY ELEPHANT,
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Selig Tribune Feature Pic-
ture—Kewpie, baby elephant at
Selig Zoo, gets his breakfast.
Boston, Mass. — Harvard Fresh-
men get in form for hockey games.
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WJILER
Chicago, 111.— Pretty
girls take usual plunge in
Lake Michigan on Christ-
mas morning.
GERMAN TROOPS
RRAVEWINTER
Vilkomir, Russia — Ger-
man reserve forces dig
thfifmselves in for a Rus-
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bridge opening Southern gateway,
nearing completion.
REPRODUCTION OF THE POSTER THAT DREW THE BUSINESS !
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A Giant Influence
In
A Giant Industry
The enormous growth and development of Power's Cameragraph in its years
of contributing the best to the projection side of the motion picture industry
is most impressive.
Manufactured in the largest factory of its kind in the world, its success has
been built upon superior construction and actual performance, upon broad
gauge and straight-forward selling methods and the maintenance of superior
quality throughout.
"Power's," a projecting machine that put the remunerative features of beauty
and steadiness in motion picture projection.
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MUTUAL PICTURES
EDWIN THANHOUSER
January 22, 1916
PRESENTS
THANHOUSER aS^^^.^
ESSANAY
PRESENTS
THE FAMOUS FROHMAN STAR
'Captain Jinb
of the
Hor5e Marine; ""
IN S ACT5
Adapted from the sta^e
success of Clyde ntch
Arranged ar\d directed
by Tred E. Wright
1333 Atgyle Street, Chicago
(ieorse K. Spoor, Presital
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HJNIVCRSAL
P R 9 « R A M
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According to Shakespeare
and Carl Laemmle,
"The Plays the Thing"
The greatest writers for stage and screen contribute
to the excellence of the Universal Program every week.
The Universal doesn't care who writes its photoplays so long
as they are the BEST — and it produces the works of great
writers of reputation because it is usually from their training
and experience that THE BEST IS SURE TO COME. Look at this list
of writers — among them men and women who are responsible for the
greatest stage, screen and book or story successes of the day. They
contribute to the Universal Program :
Clara Louise Bumham
Frances Hodgson Burnett
George Ade
George Bronson Howard
C. N. Williamson
Mrs. A. M. Williamson
Wallace Irwin
Rupert Hughes
Augustus Thomas
Lois Weber
Louis Joseph Vance
Anne Katherine Green
Peter B. Kyne
Lottie Blair Parker
Meredith Nicholson
Bayard Veiller
R. W. Kauffman
Elaine Sterne
Eustace Hale Ball
Olga Printzlau
Bernarr Macfadden
Frederic J. Haskins
Wm. McLeod Raine
James Oliver Curwood
Randall Parrish
Joe Mitchell Chappie
Hal Reid
Frederic S. Isham
Wm. Addison Lathrop
Vera Tyler
Phil Hunt
Ethel Lloyd Patterson
Joseph Medill Patterson
Nina Wilcox Putnam
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More than a thousand Univer-
sal actors will protest the state-
ment that ''the play's the
thing"— and to prove that the Uni-
versal believes in competent actors
as well as good plays we present the
names of the featured players on
the Universal Program for the week
of February 7:
Billie Rhodes and Ray Gallagher
Bob Leonard. Ella Hall and Rex de Roaselll
Harry Myers and Rosemary Tkeby
Alice Howell and Harry Coleman
Mina Cunard and Malcolm Blevins
Paul Panzer and Edith Roberts
Baby Early
Francis Ford and Grace Cunard
Rupert Julian and Elsie Jane Wilson
Gertrude Selby and Reggie Morris
Search the world's programs
and you will not find such a list
of talent except on the Uni-
versal Program. Players of per-
sonality that capture the fans and
win their loyalty appear on the reg-
ular Universal Program. They mean
]irofit and popularity for your
house.
On what other program, or what two programs, will
you find the works of such a list of notables? THEY CAN
BE FOUND ONLY ON THE UNIVERSAL PROGRAM. That
is why when you want to see the best plays to be seen in moving pictures
you will find them on the Universal Program at Universal Theatres. ^^^^^^___^^^^^^^^^_
Watch for the writer's names on the titles of Universal Features on the ■■■^^■■■^^^^■■■^■H
Universal Program.
UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
CARL LAEMMLE, President
'*The]Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe"
1600 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
January 22, 1916
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P RES ANTING -
The popular Americckn co-stakrs
jfVm' ??&. - ~ ?i-.
Herbja.rf
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The, romaniic dk
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A brilliant play crammed with
tense moments and dramatic
situations. Father and son,
unknown to each other, are
rivals for the hand of a
noted dancer known as
"The Sphinx," who does
not dream of their rela-
tionship. The efiFect of
the boy's mad infatuation
makes an emotional and
gripping drama which,
with the splendid acting of
Mr. Kelcey and Miss Shan-
non, two of America's best
loved stars, will crowd your
theatre to capacity.
Arrange for booking immedi-
ately. Write or wire your near-
est Universal Exchange for
release date.
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Regardless of what the other six nights may bring,
a contract for the following Equitable features will
afford you one big contrasting subject each week.
Arrange your forthcoming seven weeks with one
night each week as
EQUITABLE NIGHT
as follows. Taking Wednesday night as an example.
January
19
January
26
^v>*,? / " ' s^l'^iikfc ' ^!i^*Si*«*<^faj+ri>"-^^
Henry Kolker '» "The Warning"
The eminent stage star in a powerful allegorical drama.
Gail Kane J" "The Labyrinth"
The magnetic favorite in the best
story of stage life, ever screened.
William Courtenay ^^ "Sealed Lips^
,>v One of the most fascinating tales with a
series of surprises and remarkable plots.
F.b,u.„ Charles J. Ross '» "The Senator"
February
2
An unusual story. Episodic, picturesque,
romantic and wonderfully produced.
February
16
February
23
March
1
Margarita Fischer i" "The Dragon"
&
As strange as the title implies.
No story like it ever filmed.
Molly Mclntyre - "Her Great Hour"
To the screen, what "Within the Law" was
to the stage, only more romantic and startling.
Julia Dean j^ "The Ransom''
The representative emotional actress in a vivid
story of mother love, fwcrifice and man's avarice.
The above features are proven. They have been playing
from one to eight weeks and have been unanimously
accepted by the trade as real box office attractions.
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QUITADLE MOTIOAJ PICTURE/ CORPORMIO
LEWIS J. 5ELZNICK. VICE PRE5. AMD ADVISORY DIQECTOR,
RE1_EA5'ING THROUGH
WORLD FIL7VV CORPOPATION
January 22, 1916
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LILLIAN DREW
MARGUERITE CLAYTON
E. H. CALVERT
ERNEST MAUPAIN
■r« presented in
"VULTURES
OF
SOCIETY"
In 5 Acts
By Richard Goodall
Directed by E. H. Calvert
S<|. U.«. Pm. 1907
1333 Arsyle Street, Chicago
-"1;-^
Look at Them
and
You'll Book Them
• ••
Watch for the
ESSANAY-CHAPIIN COMEDY
"Charlie Chaplin's
Burlesque on Carmen'^
•••
Don't fail to book
G. M. ANDERSON'S
great drama
"The Book Agent's Romance"
2 Acti Released Jan. 18
• ••
"FOLLY"
Featuring DARWIN KARR and ANN KIRK
2 Act Drama Jan. 25
"THE FABLE OF FLORA AND ADOLPH
AND A HOME GONE WRONG"
By GEORGE ADE
Comedy Jan. 26
"DESTINY"
Featuring BRYANT WASHBURN and RUTH STONEHOUSE
3 Act Drama Jan. 29
Trademark
Bes.U.S.Pat.l907
1333 Argyle St., Chicago
January 22, 1916
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/'•A Biufch Of /Keys"
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pslea^ing
Presenting
HENRY B. WALTHALL
and EDNA jyfAYO
/ ' in Fi>^e Acts
Adaptea/^y H. S. SK*Idon
flrom the great stage .
success of Charles W./
Goddard and Payf
Djwckcy, Directed
by A. B^he-
Jet.
"Th^ Crimson Wihg"
"j>he SUm Pr/incess"
^'A Da>r|fiter ;0^f The/City"
"Thx ' BIin<Wiess OT Vii#tie
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IN WHICH
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TINCT CHARAC-
TERIZATIONS.
ADOLPH ZUKOR, President
DANIEL FROHMAN, Managing Director
January 22, 1916
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THE SYMBOL
OF
SCREEN SUPREMACY
THE SIGN OP THE HIGHEST AND
MOST CONSISTENT PHOTOPLAY
STANDARD IN THE ^ORLD.
Executive Offices
507 FIFTH AVENUE
New York
Canadian Distributer*—
Famou* Players
Fttm Service, Ltd, Cmlgmrf^
Montreal — Terente
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January 22, 1916
Something New in
Bray-Gilbert Films, Inc.
Present
Bray-Gilbert Silhouette Fantasies
A strange combination of drawing and acting making
a wonderful picture and delighting young and old
From "Inbad the Sailor"
Releases January 20, 1916.
This is a type of moving picture made entirely by Artisis.
After painting his backgrounds or settings, a moving picture
camera is used to put living models into the picture.
The remarkable result is a living illustration.
Originated by C. Allan Gilbert, the world famous Illustrator.
Covered by patents owned by J. R. Bray and an application for
patent by C. Allan Gilbert.
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It costs Paramount one-half million dollars to put Mary Pickford's pictures
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$500,000.00
Real Money! Just one star! For one year! This is only possible because so
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The strange Case of
MARY PAGE
lllli By FREDERICK LEWIS. Author of
iflil;- "What Happened to Mary" . ^..
FIFTEEN POWERFUL EPISODES
With
HENRY WALTHALL
M and EDNA MAYO
IIIIIIK ' Directed by J. Charles Haydon
^lltlfl Gowns by Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon)
THESE NEWSPAPERS ARE PRINTING THE STORY
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challenge. Metro, therefore
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leadership of the world of
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January 22, 1916
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MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION
A CLIPPER STAR FEATURE
AN INTENSELY '
GRIPPING AND SPECTACULAR.
PRODUCTION PRESENTING BIO
SCENES OF TROPICAL SPLENDOR.
THREE POWERFUL REELS
jeaiurind the Eminent 5tar
^ C>upported by
A Great Cast- Including
MAY ALLISON A-^" WILLI AH STOWELL
Released the Week of FEB. 7"^-
'T)rodaced 6t£ American.
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MUTUAL PICTURES
January 22, 19lb
With Harold Lockwood and May Allison
The thrills and heart-throbs of this strong Western
drama bring out the best work of these splendid co-stars — amid
settings of supreme beauty! A pendant — a "broken cross"— decides the
romance of the disinherited son and winsome Red Gross Nurse. Another
"Flying A" two-part play that hits the high mark.
Released Feb. 1st
Directed by Thomas Ricketts
Mammy's Rose
Neva Gerber and Frank Borzage One Reel
Directed by James Douglass
Released Feb. 4th
Billy Van Deusen's Fling
John Steppling — Carol Halloway
and John Sheehan
One Reel "Beauty" Comedy
Released Feb. 2nd
The Laird O'Knees
"Beauty" Comedy
with
Orral Humphrey
One Reel
Released
Feb. 6th
The Extra Man and
the Milk Fed Lion
Three- Reel "Mustang" Comedy
Released Feb. 4th
American Film
Company, Inc.
Samuel S. Hutchinson, Presideot
Chicago, Illinois
A II*' Flying A'* '* Beau-
ty" and ' 'Mustang' *
productions are dir
tributed throughout
the United States and
Canada exdusivmly
by Mutual Film Cor-
poration.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
541
T^HE new screaming hit of
-■- the "Sammy" series. The dough flies
and the fun follows the dough! Ludicrous situations, spark-
ling with the inimitable comedy of Sammy, develop fast and furiously
into oonvulsing climaxes. Absolutely a novelty, as are all Vogue Comedies,
with nfeV stuff, new stunts and new coi^edians — a whole company of them
that pxcMduce LangKs at a record-breaking rate.
Released — -January 20
An^ Another Sure-Fire Voghe Comedy
A BABY GRAND
Released— January 22
Slapsticks With a Reason
"DO OK Vogue
■'-^ funny films — they be-
come a habit with your patrons.
Vogue nights are over-flow nights. Gash
in on the cleverest screen comedy.
Dimtribated throughout the United States and
Canada exclumively by Mutual Film Corporation
VOGUE FILMS, Inc.
Executives
JOSEPH H. FINN SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON
Publicity Offices: 222 South State St., Chicago, UL
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January 22, 1916
THE GIRL AND THE GAME "
is a remarkable series of rap-
id-fire thrills. A half million dol-
lars were spent on these smashing Fifteen
Chapters — or over $33,000 on each chap-
ter! Each chapter is a marvelous produc-
tion in itself.
Thrills Guaranteed
in Every Chapter!
President Hutchinson of the producing
company definitely guarantees the thrills in
every chapter. Every chapter is an individnal triumph.
Book "The Girl and the Game" and your patrons will
cheer each sudden, terrific climax.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
543
CIAL FEATURE
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From thousands of theatres comes the
same report of record-breaking attendance and
boundless enthusiasm overflowing at each electrifying exploit of
daring Helen Holmes in "The Girl and the Game". Each chapter is
a ten-strike, jammed with hair-raising situations and tremendous thrills!
In Chapter Five, this surprising star leaps from the top of a telegraph pole onto a
speeding train. Then she settles a sensational fight on a coal car. Climax
follows climax, bringing the big crowds to the edges of their seats.
Book Fifteen IVeeIrs
of Big Profits I
Book "The Girl and the
Game" — fifteen two-act chapters
that crowd your house. One chapter
is released each week. Five now ap-
pearing. Beautiful Helen Holmes is a fear-
less heroine who is immensely popular. She
is seen in vastly differing situations — in beau-
tiful gowns — then in the humble frocks of a
telegraph operator.
Make big money out of this two-
mile-a-minute railroad film novel. The
thrills on the screen mean jingling thrills in the
box-office. Make your house the community
center of the greatest in motion pictures. Act
now. WIRE your nearest Mutual Exchange.
Over 1000 Newspapers
are publishing, for millions of readers,
week by week, Frank H. Spearman's story of
"The G!rl and the Game." The leading newspapers all
over the United States are giving more than twice the
cooperation ever given before to any film production.
The story is graphic — vivid — describes the
lightning-like scenes with remarkable realism
and all the power of the great word-painter. It is being foN
lo^ved by enormous numbers of people eager to see the
enthralling tale pictured for them on the screen.
New York World
Pittsburgh Press
Atlanta Constitution
Omaha Bee
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis Star
Chicago Evening Post
Detroit Journal
Baltimore American
Boston Globe
Cincinnati Times-Star
Kansas City Journal
San Francisco Chronicle
St, Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland Leader
Louisville Herald
Philadelphia North American
Memphis Commercial Hppeal
Itlilufaukee Sentinel
Newv Orleans Times-Picayune
Los Angeles Tribune
Dallas Journal
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
and One Thousand Others,
For booking information apply to "The Girl and the Game*' department
of any Mutual Exchange, or at Mutual Home Office, New York City.
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President
Publicity Offices : 222 South State Street
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
MUTUAL nASTERPICTORE
OE LUXE EDITION
EDWIN THANHOUSER presents
DETRSyED!
DRAMA ;^
OF THE /^
ClASHOFj^
HUMAN l^v
FORCES l^...
"0, EA5T IS EAST AND WEST 15 WEST ^^^^'^
AND NEVER THE TWAIN SHALL MEET " ' '
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THANHOUSER .^L^S^A"
January 22, 1916
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First Page News!
Get any newspaper man to compare current releases of motographic week-
lies, and he will unquestionably tell you the leader is
THE MUTUAL WEEKLY
Compare the latest release, Mutual Weekly No. 54, and see how much
MORE FIRST PAGE NEWS it gives than any other News Reel.
You Get These Only in the Mutual Weekly
Mutual Weekly No. 54— FIRST PAGE NEWS— The
British cruiser, "Natal," mysteriously sunk with loss
of over 400 of her crew.
Mutual Weekly No. 54— FIRST PAGE NEWS— P.&O.
Liner "Persia," torpedoed in the Mediterranean,
U. S. Consul McNeely being among those drowned.
And many other views of national interest.
Mutual Weekly Leads by Six Weeks
A motographic weekly is just now showing Mr. and Mrs. Walter Estes lead-
ing primitive lives in the Maine woods. This was news when it appeared
in Mutual Weekly No. 48, the latter part of November, 1915.
Again the Mutual Weekly Leads
The movement of the Seventh Cavalry to the border was shown in the last
Mutual Weekly of 1915. This was NEWS when the Mutual used it. Two
weeks later another weekly gets it — skim milk. The Mutual gives the cream
of the news when it is news.
You can have the Mutual Weekly, too, just as it is shown at the
Palace Theater, New York, America's greatest vaudeville theater
For Particulars Visit or Write Any Mutual Branch
Manufactured for Mutual Release by Gaumont Laboratories, Flushing, N. Y.
PELL MITCHELL, EDITOR.
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January 22, 1916
A 5-part GOLD ROOSTER play adapted
which cost PATHE for the picture
Agnes %
Glynne -^
IS a
contribution
art in story,
RELEASED
Tl^e Pathe
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45th ST.
January 22, 1916
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from a novel
rights alone
«25.000
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"The Dop Doctor"
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a novel by Richard Dehan, has
passed through 24 editions in
England, because of its power, pathos,
heart interest and originality.
The picture was made on the
South African veldt with a 4
^ Strong cast headed by ^
% Agnes Glynne, #
% Fred Paul and #
%. Booth .•
Conway
result
unique "'%^
to photo-dramatic
atmosphere and locations
JANUARY 21st
Exchange
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January 22, 1916
THE
PATHE'S RED-BLOOD
PMRir WHITE:
CREIGHTON HALE
and SHELDON LEWIS,
the "ELAINE" favorites /
Publicity, cast, title, story or
authorship are what bring the crowds^
your way. Here you have^TBem all,
m and all ABOVE PAR !
Story written by Arthur Stringer, and adapted by
George B. Seitz. 12 chapters of 2 parts each.
Produced by the Feature Film Corporation,
under the personal supervision of Edward Jose.
Released Monday, February 21st.
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laiuiarv 22, 1916
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Produced by Balboa, from
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Newspaper story by Albert
Payson Terhune. Complete in
14 two-part episodes.
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"WHO PAYS?"
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We
Will
Shortly
Market
TEN ONE-REEL COMEDIES
comprised in a one-a-week series to be known as
The Mishaps of
Musty Suffer
Featuring in his famous Tramp Characterization
HARRY WATSON, Jr.
of BICKEL and WATSON
^M for which we are accepting EXCLUSIVE SHOWINGS
^^1 preliminary to their general release.
^^1 Better class theatres in all principal cities are taking
^^1 advantage of our new and novel plan for exclusive
^^1 advance of release date exhibition.
^^M You don't have to speculate, see them first. Phone
^^1 the nearest Kleine office for screen inspection. Then —
^^1 if you have seen them, you will agree with the Motion
^H Picture News —
^^1 "They are a medley of absurd incidents, a delightful
^^1 extravaganza. They keep a theatre full of people laugh-
^^M ing till their sides ache" — which, by the way, is all any
^^M comedy can do!
^^M But see it yourself first, then let the Kleine man
^M give you details of our plan for EXCLUSIVE PRELIM-
H INARY SHOWINGS in your city.
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New York
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Dallas
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
1309 Vine Street
Seattle
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Los Angeles
514 W. 8th St.
Atlanta
71 Walton St.
Minneapolis
708 First Ave., N.
San Francisco
234 Eddy Street
Montreal
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Boston
14 Piedmont St.
Pittsburgh
123 Fourth Ave.
Cincinnati
138 West 7th St.
Toronto
96 Bay St.
New Orleans
103 Nola Bldg.
West
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A Three Act Semi-Comedy. The troubles of an Heiress ; the triutnph of an ambi-
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Featuring
LEWIS J. CODY
Photographically a Masterpiece; Dramatically Convincing. A "Butterfly" and her
'ambitious husband and a home of destitution become enmeshed in circumstances
which result in startling disclosures.
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Congressman Buchanan
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British Cabinet Crisis
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Fo7-d Peace Party
On their Voyage
HEARST-VITAGRAPH
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President Wilson and Bride
On Honeymoon
Ascot Pa?'k
Motor Speedway Races
Opening of J 9 16 Racing
Season at New Orleans
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NEWS PICTORIAL No. 3
Strike Rioters Burning
East Youngstown, Ohio.
Newly Organized
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Thessaloniki.
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A "Stingaree" Episode by E. W. Hornung, Creator of "Raffles"
The closing episode in this famous two-reel series is worthy of the amazing success that Hornung's
stories have achieved. If you want a "sure thing," a series that has been proven, give your patrons a
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successful in making his escape from prison, and after a number of stirring incidents, he gets back to
England and finds happiness in the arm.s nf Ethel, his former sweetheart.
Released Wednesday, February 9th. 1, 3 and 6-sheet. 4-color lithographs.
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company offices or the
Greater New York Film Rental Company
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Saturday, January 22, 1916
Facts and Comments
WE call the reader's attention to the reports of
the hearing on Federal censorship at Wash-
ington. When the reformers for revenue only
attacked the motion picture two years ago and suc-
ceeded in persuading the House Committee into a
favorable report of the Federal Censorship Bill the
great men in the industry were too busy making money
to "bother with it." Now the opposition has descended
upon the Capitol like a cloud. The sleeping lion has
roused himself and is more than ever before conscious
of his strength. It may turn out that the reformers
for revenue only have rendered a priceless service to
the motion picture. The fight against the freedom
of the screen has now passed the stage when lobbying
in quiet corners and reckless, wholesale misrepresenta-
tion are to be feared. Such devious and subterranean
methods will not bear the light of free, honest discus-
sion. Public sentiment stands arrayed against cen-
sorship of all kinds, Federal or otherwise, and if Con-
gress is responsive to public sentiment the profes-
sional reformers will have to hunt up another issue to
keep themselves in the limelight and go through the
motions of earning a salary.
AW ELL-KNOWN leader in the film world re-
cently spoke of a coming storm and of the
probable wrecks in the wake of the storm. This
forecast is concurred in by every one who is familiar
with conditions as they exist today. The exhibitor
pays more for his film service than ever before. That
he is paying more today than he did four or five years
ago is natural enough and no alarming conclusions
could be drawn from this circumstance alone. Within
the last two years, however, the increase has been ab-
normal and out of all proportion. There has been noth-
ing like a corresponding increase in his revenues. The
])roducer has been forced to increase the cost of nega-
tives to an extent which derived him anything like a
profit and often resulted in a loss. The distributor
finds it more difficult and expensive to distribute. The
industry is not running on a sound business basis, else
there could not be so much waste and leakage. Pay-
ing preposterous prices to "stars" is only one of the
evils of the day. The extravaga'nt financing of ex-
changes is another. The most serious aspect of the
whole situation is the lack of high quality in pictures.
This deluge of mediocre productions is beginning to
afi^cct the attendances at the motion picture theaters.
* * *
HERE is a strange inconsistency. The same com-
panies that adhere to the old low prices for
scenarios pay extravagant sums for the filming
rights of novels and plays. A well-known novel or
play has value, we make no question of that. When
we hear, however, of a thousand dollars paid for the
filming rights of a novel which is practically unknown
outside of a few libraries, we begin to wonder. Even
the fourth-rate author tries to hold up the film man.
The first-class author can only be approached with a
fistful of thousand dollar bills as an evidence of good
faith.
* * *
OUESTIONS are frequently asked by our read-
ers why so many companies insist on five reels
as the proper feature unit. We have asked one
very prominent producer, who referred us to the rule
and practice in the classic drama. The classic drama
IS spoken drama and it puts far more strain on eye and
ear than the film play. We do not want to say that
the five-reel unit for a big feature is wrong, but rigid
adherence to it may be. A feature of five reels must
have uncommon elements of strength, otherwise it is
apt to run into digressions and padding. It happens
at times that a three or four reel feature is greatly
superior to one of greater length. A feature in one
respect is something like a poem— it mav have more
feet than it needs.
* * *
AS an incentive to the removal of diflferences be-
tween the Angelenos and the motion picture
men perhaps the former hardly needed the ac-
celerating influence of the munificent offers of the San
Franciscans to give land and build studios. Still, 'tis
well to have it known that one has honor outside his
own country.
564
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Five Reel Material'
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
January 22, 1916
^r> HE author who has a story to tell, even when he
I knows how to tell it in print, is often under a false
impression as to the amount of material required
for a five-reel feature and almost wholly unaware of how
it should be divided into five acts. He may even imagine
that because he knows very little about the construction
of a photoplay scenario that there is very little to be known.
Such a view is the natural result of having an intellectual
boundary, that of his own craft, and the one who enter-
tains it is occasionally shocked to discover that all he
has to provide can be swallowed by one reel without a
gulp-
While no rules have yet been formulated on the sub-
ject, at least none which would not equally serve for
measuring moonlight, the author who has one eye on
the main chance, who wishes to develop his story in feature
proportions, may feel reasonably assured that directors
rarely complain of excess material. Long experience has
taught them to expect a shortage of grey matter in the
scenario, which they convert by laborious overplaying,
or by reckless interpolation, into an oversupply for the
ruthless editor to cut down, all of which might be ob-
viated in the scenario. "But, how?" asks the author, the
gentleman who is supposed to supply the brains of a story,
"how is this to be done?"
The question might be evaded by suggesting that the
anxious inquirer closely observe the best screen examples,
count the time, the scenes and subtitles, and in a general
way familiarize himself with the subject on which he is
about to venture. Such a training might modify many a
new writer's self-sufficiency and tame some of the older
ones, but short cuts of experience may be of value, and
what is done in other arts of expression may help.
In the opening period, that of making known the
characters, the location and the general trend of a story,
may be one-third of the whole novel and usually requires
one-third of a three-act stage, play. It is not, however,
advisable to use more than one-fifth, the first act of a
five reel photodrama, for such introductory and pre-
paratory work, though this limitation is not actually
imposed. Now strip the novel, or the drama, of all
verbiage save a few clarifying explanations or bits of
conversation, particularly those which enforce the action,
and there is left a skeleton of incidents and events, the
bare narrative.
Those who have successfully transformed the novel
and the stage play for screen presentation have come upon
a discovery that is always alarming and sometimes pain-
ful— the actual story material is not enough to hold the
attention of an audience for more than three reels. Two
additional reels must be provided by dragging attenua-
tion or by providing entirely new material in harmony
with the subject matter. In both cases, especially in the
latter, it has been found necessary to knock the old ship
to pieces and simply piece the old material into a new
structure.
Pages of conversation and philosophic comment in one
case, hours of uttered language in the other, nearly all
rnust be eliminated for the sake of visible beauty,' sig-
nificant movement and intense psychology. In order to
ascertain hpw every one of three dozen scenes and a half
dozen subtitles in one act of a photodrama may be made
to count strongly with an audience, it would not be a bad
plan for an author to reduce his narrative to a svnopsis
and work from that basis to evolve a single telling act,
•Copyright. Ifll6, Louis Reeves Harrison.
remembering that the chopping of two contrasting scenes
can easily be done at the studio by the editor.
Starting with a theme, and keeping that theme ever
in mind, the author of creative imagination and devotion
to his work will find his material supplied by the neces-
sities of development, his plot taking care of itself. If
the story reaches its natural end in three reels, let it
rest there for good, or begin over again at the beginning
on a larger general scheme, one which will probably sug-
gest itself after the first writing. The one thing to be
avoided at every step in theatricahsm.
By theatricahsm is meant staginess and the use of
artificial characters and incidents long deemed essential
in the drama. By theatricahsm is also meant stale stuff,
the Kentucky feud, the Balkan Princess and the in-
genious young American who stirs up things in her
kingdom, the country maiden who is wronged, or nearly
wronged, by the city chap, who is forgiven by her old
country sweetheart, the shifting of clothes and identity
between mistress and maid, or between gentleman and
valet, the dual identity, or the man of two lives, the
story that depends upon uncle's will, or upon a foolish
wager, the millionaire hero or heroine who assumes a
disguise that he or she may be wed for love's sweet sake.
Above all the wornout Cinderella story.
The author who starts in to use this sort of material
need not fret his soul as to how much of it will fill a
feature play. It is at present being liberally supplied
to us without cost to the producer. Largely from foun-
tains of pure creative genius will come such original five-
reel features as will be given consideration by men who
must expend thousands of dollars to produce them. Most
surely such features may be counted upon to win the
author's way to artistic success and at least, an imitation
of commensurate financial reward.
Among those we meet quite often in the Five-Reeler
are: The Lady who has a Past and wishes to Heaven
she hadn't: The Big Grafter with an Up-Tilted Cigar
in his Mouth, who tries to Compromise the Rising Young
Politician: The Wife wliose Licensed Provider is Older
and Uglier, though Noble he may be, than the Other Man ;
The Artless Little Adopted Child who turns out to be
the Real Heiress: The Lost Heir who was stolen by
Operatic Gypsies when a Mere Babe: Brute Man; Big
Westerner, Absconding with Cultured Lady, Eastener,
to their subsequent Mutual Edification ; The Poorly
Posted Banker who reads in the paper that he is Ruined.
Some day we may meet a banker who understands
finance and come to regard the lady with no past as the
real novelty. We may discover the big grafter teaching
Sunday school, while the rising young politician is buying
drinks all around. We may gaze upon sensible wives
who stick to the man with the bank balance in spite of
all. We may even enjoy a brief vacation from Cinder-
ella, Carmen and Camille. Grown men may then go
unescorted to the movies.
Mix the narrative of three well-sifted novels with the
residue of two boiled-down stage plays and add a strong
dash of melodrama for seasoning. Knead the composite
plot carefully and bake in a hot oven. Set it away to
cool for several weeks while permitting a Real Idea to
simmer. When ready to serve, pour the real idea over
the re-_warmed plot so that it saturates every part of it
and bring it in on a hot plate, remembering always that
the idea furnishes the flavor, although it may lower the
temperature. The composition may be used as a chef-
d'oeuvre when exquisitely garnished with psychology.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
565
Hearken All Ye Producers
(The writer of this page now "yields the floor" to a valued
contributor, Chapin H. Hoskins, of Chicago. Mr. Hoskins'
observations are full of interest. He evidently is a close
student of the motion picture. Self-criticism is anti-censor-
ship under another name. That's the main reason we print
Mr. Hoskins' contribution. — W. Stephen Bush.)
The Unconverted Public
A RECENT advertisement in The Moving Picture
World mentions the desirability of drawing to
moving picture theaters the better class of patrons
— "a large per cent, of whom have not yet begun to at-
tend motion picture shows."
Why are there still so many people unattracted by the
screen drama ? Is it because they do not know the excel-
lence to which the silent plays have attained? Or is it
that, in spite of seven-league strides of recent years, the
moving picture does not yet merit the interest of highly
intelligent people? I believe it is the latter.
The photography of most current pictures is excellent,
the directing is thorough and often reveals genius, the
acting is frequently superior to that of the "legitimate"
drama — but in spite of camera man, director, and cast,
the screen has yet to gain the universal recognition given
to the stage. The reason is that the photoplay, but for
few brilliant exceptions, is still on the level of the dime
novel or penny-dreadful, and the "ten-tvventy-thirty."
That sensation, so called, is the goal of nearly all our
producers is apparent to anyone who frequents moving
picture theaters. In a recent issue of The World an
analysis of the stories, comments and reviews of the films
then current shows that fifty-seven dramas out of sixty-
eight, or 83.8 per cent., displayed crime or criminals !
Even among the farces and comedies 46 per cent (seven-
teen out of thirty-seven) introduced crime. Is it any
wonder that people leave in the middle of a "feature
play" and go to a Charlie Chaplin show to "get the taste
out of their mouths"? When it is remembered that the
figures used here include only the releases of our best
producing companies, because those which issue frankly
obscene or degrading pictures are not permitted to adver-
tise in The World, it must be admitted that men and
women who dislike cheap sensation have small chance of
witnessing a pleasant picture play.
The producers of the fifty-seven crime-displaying
dramas and the seventeen crime-containing comedies
doubtless hold the theory that their plays will be satisfac-
tory to the most fastidious if only the lawbreakers in them
received retribution in the end. Such a test may satisfy
the official censors, but how about the ultimate censor,
the intelligent public? A number of recent photoplays
have pictured a struggle between two persons, one hold-
ing a gun ; a third person, whose presence is unknown to
either, shoots. The hero or heroine is a murderer in
intention, and thinks himself one in fact, but because
the author decides that the man labeled "Villain" shall
shoot first the audience is expected to sympathize with
the would-be murderer earmarked "Hero."
In one recent release five characters registered their
determination to murder ; one succeeded in being the cul-
prit, whereupon we of the audience were supposed to
look upon him with loathing, and glory in the living happy
ever after of the four whose criminal intentions were
frustrated. Intelligent people, regardless of any moral
question, do not like to be played with in this way. Thev
see in the murderous intention, not conquered but pre-
vented, a crime as black as murder itself.
Most of the crime in picture plays has as little excuse
as the sensuousness in "problem plays." Mark Twain
once wrote a story in which the hero and heroine become
involved in such difficulties that the author gives up the
effort to extricate them. Had he been an average photo-
playwright he would have introduced a murder or two, a
fall over a cliff, or a suicide to eliminate the characters
obstructing a logical solution of the plot.
George Bernard Shaw, in his preface to "Three Plays
for Puritans," discusses the shortcomings of London
theater managers in their choice of plays. Much of what
he says might be read with profit- — and amusement — by
film play producers. Of the "so-called problem plays"
he writes that they "invariably depended for their dra-
matic interest on foregone conclusions of the most heart-
wearying conventionality concerning sexual morality. The
authors had no problematic views ; all they wanted to cap-
ture was something of the fascination of Ibsen. It seemed
to them that most of Ibsen's heroines were naughty
ladies. And they tried to produce Ibsen plays by making
their heroine naughty. * * * Thus the pseudo-Ibsen
play was nothing but the ordinary sensuous ritual of the
stage become as frankly pornographic as good manners
allowed. * * * j found that the whole business of
stage sensuousness * * * disgusted me, not because
I was Pharisaical or intolerably refined, but because I was
bored."
The Moving Picture World's British correspondent
writes that "film critics, both in the trade and out, are
just now making capital of the ubiquity of the six-shooter
in the average imported society or domestic drama from
the American studios." Fortunately the day has passed
when Englishmen believe us to be a gun-carrying nation,
but can we blame them if they revive their old notions
after seeing our photoplays?
People are beginning to associate crime and the screen
automatically, just as they used to think that a picture
was bound to display fleeing comedians knocking over
banana carts and upsetting painters on their ladders. If
one of your friends reads in the newspaper of a sensa-
tional crime he immediately says to you, "What a fine
opportunity for a 'movie' plot !" So long as this continues
to be the case that "large per cent." of the public who
"have not yet begun to attend moving picture shows"
will remain unconverted. Praise is due the few produc-
ers who are striving for a higher standard, but that stand-
ard must be made still more lofty.
f Massachusetts League Election
President Horstmann Re-Elected for Third Time — Meeting
Well Attended.
EH. HORSTMANN, of Boston, was elected president of
the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of Massachu-
* setts. Inc., for the third successive time, at the annual
meeting of the league here last week. The meeting was the
longest in the history of the organization. Seventy members
were represented in person or by proxy, and although some
of the subjects brought up at the meeting precipitated warm
debates, everything wound up harmoniously, and the outlook
for the ensuing year is exceedingly bright.
Richard W. Drown was elected first vice-president; Patrick
T. Lydon, second vice-president; H. A. Oilman, treasurer, and
Harry Wasserman, secretary. All of the officers are directors
of the league and the other directors elected included G. M.
Clark. L. Dadmun, F. J. Howard, Colonel Henry Kincaide
and Jacob Lourie.
The Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of Massachusetts,
Inc., is a Massachusetts corporation and under the provisions
of its by-laws the members elect the secretary and treasurer
and nine directors and the directors elect the president and
two vice-presidents.
566
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD January 22, 1916
Film Hosts in Battle Array
Three Important Hearings on Federal Censorship Bill— Prospects of Opponents of Bill are Good— Producers,
Distributors, Exhibitors and Newspaper Men Present Solid Phalanx to the Foe— Visit of President Wilson, Who
Will Attend Trade Dinner on January 27th— Crafts Demoralized Before Powerful Opposition to His Scheme
By W. Stephen Bush.
Washington, D. C, January 16, 1916.
THE battle for and against federal censorship for mo-
tion pictures opened on Thursday, January 13. before
the members of the House Committee on Education.
Two years ago the hearings on the same bill were lic'd m
the committee room on the fifth floor of the House Office
Building, in New Jersey avenue It was a small room
scarcely accommodating a score of persons. This time the
meetings are conducted in the big caucus room of the same
building. The caucus room easily holds three hundred
'''^The"re are other contrasts. The House Committee on Edu-
cation consists of fifteen members, of whom seven are new
and have never heard any argument on federal censorship.
The new members, upon whom the hopes of the motion pic-
ture men are centered, are Claudin A. Stone Illinois; John
A Key Ohio; William T. Sears, Florida; B. C. H'lliaru.
Colorado Democrats, and Frederick W. Dallinger, Massa-
chusetts- S Taylor North, Pennsylvania, and Robert M. Mc-
Cracken' Idaho. While at the last hearing there was less
than a corporal's guard of film men, this time there was a
cloud of opposition. The proponent of the bill was the same
Dr Wilbur F Crafts, a well-known professional reformer
Bi t one other man has so far been heard on the same side
as Crafts— Howard Clark Barber, a young man and a sal-
aried agent of the Society for the Prevention of Crime.
Film Men Out in Force.
The gathering of the film men was by far the largest and
the most representative I have ever seen. Every branch
of the industry was well represented. J. Stuart Blackton. ot
the Vitagraph Company, was there, and so was John K.
Freuler of the Mutual, and P. A. Powers, of the Universal.
Lubin Metro and one or two others were represented by
the Board of Trade, whose executive secretary, J. W Binder
arrived at the Hotel Willard early on Thursday. The first
on the ground were the organized exhibitors^^ headed by
Nationaf President Frederick J. Herrin.gton. Other exhibi-
tors were Tames A. Delves, George W. Sahner and W H.
Ketchum, of Pittsburgh; Charles Segall. of Philadelphia: Wil-
liam Brandt, of Brooklyn; Samuel H. Trigger, of NewYork;
Frank Rembusch. of Indiana; Peter Magars. of Harnsburg;
Beniamin Zerr. of Reading; Charles A. Megown, of Cleve-
land; G. L. Wonders, of Baltimore, president of the Mary-
land State Organization: Tack Greenburg. of Baltimore; \\ .
J Crandell, president of the Washington local organiza-
tion; Fulton Brylawski and J. H. Morgan, of the Princess
Theater The press was represented by Charles Condon
William A. Johnson and W. Edwards. The National Board
of Censorship was represented by Cranston Brenton and
Dr. Orrin G. Cocks. Other men who were present and who
are well known in film circles were Paul Cromelin, Cosmo-
fotofilm Film Company; Tenkins L. Jones. Thanhouser Fihn
Corporation; Don T. Bell, of Bell & Howell, Chicago; Ches-
ter Beecroft. Centaur Film Company; C. Francis Jenkins.
Tom Moore, of Washington; William M. Seabury, counsel
to the Motion Picture Board of Trade; P. A. Parsons, of
Pathe, and John M. Miller, of Bufifalo.
One of the most notable figures was Nicholas Power, who
attended every conference of the film men and followed the
hearing with the closest attention. No branch in the indus-
try had a more zealous representative than the supply men.
The exchangemen present were Walter W. Irwin,
V-L-S-E; Max Koerpel, General Film; H. M. Osborn, man-
ager of the Washington Exchange of Pathe. and Rudolph
Berger, connected with the same office, and Guy Bradford,
representative of Gaumont.
A Resume of the First Three Days.
The battle is still raging, and no one can tell how it will
end. There is no doubt that the committee was not any
too friendly to the film men on the opening night — most of
them seemed to have made up their minds for Crafts and
his bill. The proceedings, in fact, started inauspiciously for
our side, but after Seabury and Cromelin had spoken there
was a noticeable change for the better. Mr. Seabury ably
repelled several attacks made on legal grounds, while Mr.
Cromelin's masterly and destructive analysis of the copy-
right provisions in the bill made the members of the com-
munity realize the weakness and absurdities of the Crafts
measure. The cause of the film men grew stronger on
Friday night, when Cranston Brenton, of the National Board
of Censors, gave a forceful, clear and convincing account
of the work of his organization. He was followed by Walter
W. Irwin, V-L-S-E. Mr. Irwin made a marked impression.
His address was dignified in tone and manner, full of cold,
solid facts and compelling in its logic. The greatest triumph
for the freedom of the screen was achieved on Saturday
night. F. J. Herrington, representing the exhibitors, inter-
ested the committee with valuable facts and with his own
personal experiences in fighting legalized censorship in Penn-
sylvania. He was followed by Bainbridge Colby, represent-
ing the Hearst newspapers. Mr. Colby's arguments were
brief, but very much to the point. J. Stuart Blackton, of
Vitagraph, stated the film men's case with his usual grasp
of the subject, his usual eloquence and his usual sallies of
wit. The sensation of the evening came with the speech of
the Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady, the well-known author and
preacher. He swayed the audience and the committee with
h.is magnetic power, and at the end of his address the mem-
bers of the committee vied with each other for the privilege
of extending his time. Against this array of screen defenders
the opposition had nothing to offer but a dozen elderly
ladies, who spoke in favor of more pictures suitable for
children, and some local clergymen, most of whom were
colored. The change in the attitude of the committee toward
the film was most pronounced after Mr. Brady had finished
on Saturday night. According to well-authenticated rumors
there were but three members of the committee favorable
to the film men. The best that was hoped for was a minority
report against the Crafts' Bill. As I write these lines the
prospects are very much better. We have made more friends
on the committee and the defeat of the bill is by no means
impossible.
How Additional Hearings Were Secured.
Before going into the detailed reports of the hearings I
want to tell a pleasing and interesting news story. I learned
from excellent authority, in fact from some of the members
of the committee themselves, that they had decided not to
grant any further hearings and to send the bill, making
Uncle Sam a censorial mogul, into the House with the
original favorable report. I heard that Craft kept camping
on the trail of the members and that he sent his emissaries
in relays, when he was otherwise busy. Happily the film
men have a very good friend in Granville S. MacFarland,
editor of the Boston American. Mr. MacFarland is in close
touch with Mr. Horstmann, the president of the Massachu-
setts Exhibitors' Lea.gue. When he heard of the reintroduc-
lion of the Smith-Hughes' federal censorship bill, he wired
Fred W. Dallinger, a congressman and member of the Com-
mittee on Education, to check the further progress of the
liill and obtain a new hearing. Dallinger. a close friend of
Mr. MacFarland, at first found the committee strongly dis-
inclined to reopen the hearing. It took two days of tireless
campaigning to win another chance for the film men to be
heard. Mr. Dallinger succeeded in ,gettin.g six hearings with
tw-o hours and a half for each session. Half of the time was
placed at the disposal of the motion picture interests. Dal-
linger and Edward Piatt, son of the late John I. Piatt, of
Poughkeepsie. and owner of the Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle,
were the two members of the committee who openly favor-
ed the film men and who grilled Dr. Crafts.
It is scarcely necessary to point out the far reaching effects
against censorship. If the effort to set up this engine of
oppression fails at the National capitol. the principle of
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censorship will suffer a blow from which it may never
recover.
The Events of the First Night.
When at 8 o'clock on Thursday night, Chairman Hughes
called the committee to order, the large caucus room was
filled well nigh to capacity. Chairman Hughes stated that
there had been some reluctance on the part of the commit-
tee to re-open the hearings on the Federal Censorship bill.
It had been decided, however, to give each side seven hours
and a half to submit arguments to the committee. He made
it plain to the opponents and proponents of the bill that the
committee would frequently e.xercise its right of asking
questions of the various speakers. He added that the com-
mittee realized its duty of giving the matter very careful
consideration, and that within certain days, after the last
hearing, the committee will be ready to accept briefs.
Mr. Hughes had hardly finished speaking when Wilbur
F. Crafts, the reformer and main sponsor for the bill, jumped
to his feet and in a somewhat excited manner deplored the
action of the committee in granting further hearings to the
moving picture men.
"I think," said Mr. Crafts, "that the committee has been
rather more generous than just. This matter has been thor-
oughly thrashed out, and we must stop sometime. There is
absolutely no justification for any further hearing. The com-
mittee considered the question very fully in March, 1914,
and I insist that only matter which is strictly new be sub-
mitted at any of these hearings. I represent one-quarter
of the population of the United States, and this popula-
tion, consisting of parents and children, insists on a speedy
decision."
Having solemnly placed himself to read nothing but new
matter into the record, Dr. Crafts read, in full, the favorable
report of the committee submitted to the House in May, 1914
He followed this up by reading a communication from the
Superintendent of Schools of the State of West Virginia.
.According to this communication, which was likewise read
into the record, 75 per cent, of the pictures displayed in the
State of West Virginia were considered bad by the writer.
."Ml these pictures showed, it was alleged, drinking or cigar-
ette smoking.
\ ery much in the style of the celebrated Sergeant Buzfuz,
the reverend speaker threw back his head and bestowed
many knowing glances first on the audience and then on the
committee as he reached forth and grasped a loudly printed
pamphlet. Presently, he waved it with gleeful gloating be-
fore the members of the committee, and declared, with a tri-
uinphant smile: "Now, gentlemen," he purred. "I do not
ask you to take my vi'ord as to the need of censorship of
moving pictures. Here is Carl Lammle, the largest film
manufacturer in the world." Saying this. Mr. Craft pecked
at the paper first with one finger then with aniitlicr.
"Here," Crafts continued, raising his voice, "Here, Mr.
Laemmle himself goes on record, proving the fact that there
is a very large percentage of indecent pictures, and further
proving the fact that 65 per cent, of the exhibitors in the
country have no use for any but unclean pictures."
With great relish Mr. Crafts then read the "straight-from-
the-shoulder" talk which has given rise to so much com-
ment. The last few sentences Crafts read over and over
again, and having waited for the contents of the article to
sink in, he sat down in evident glee.
First Inning for Foes of Censorship.
Mr. Hughes then called upon J. W. Binder, the executive
secretary of the Motion Picture Board of Trade, to open
the proceedings for the film men. Mr. Binder was evidently
well prepared, and if he had been permitted to pursue the
even tenor of his way, no doubt, he would have had smooth
sailing. He had not proceeded very far, however, before
different members of the committee began to hurl ques-
tions at him. Congressman Towner, from Iowa, was par-
ticularly insistent and impatient, and Mr. Binder hardly
had a chance to answer Towner's questions, before another
member fired a new query at him. Presently one of the
members of the committee began to ply the speaker with
questions of law. It was here that William M. Seaburj', gen-
eral counsel to the Motion Picture Board of Trade, came to
the rescue of Mr. Binder, extricating him from an embar-
rasing position.
The habit of all the members of the committee to break
in upon the orderly discourse of the speaker proved to be
a disturbing factor, especially in view of the fact that many
of the questions asked were either unfair or childish. Mr.
Seabury presently encountered the same obstructive tactics,
luit he parried every thrust very adroitly. When one mem-
ber after another asked him whether he objected to any
control and regulation of the moving pictures, he came back
with a very loud "No!"
"We believe," said Mr. Seabury to the committee, "that
there is all the difference in the world between regulation
and censorship. Just to prove to this committee that we
are in favor of the strictest sort of regulation, I am going to
suggest to you an amendment of the Penal Code which
w-ill put indecent motion pictures on a par with indecent
books and other objectionable articles. Under the law, which
now makes the transmission of such objectionable matter
through the mails a crime, the distributor of an indecent mo-
tion picture will incur the full penalties provided for this
offence. Under the amendment which I propose any per-
son who would attempt to take an indecent film out of an
express office would be liable to criminal prosecution. The
sound sentiment within the ranks of the motion picture
industry i-> wholly and enthusiastically in favor of clean
pictures. I wish 1 ctjuld make this com:nittee understand
Group of Picturemen at Washington. — Left to right — first row: William N. Seabury, P. A. Powers, Nicholas Power,
James A. Delves, F. J. Herrington, Mrs. Walter W. Irwin, Mrs. P. A. Parsons, Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, J. W. Binder;
second mw: Paul Cromelin, Granville S. McFarland, Capt. Dan Burke, Charles A. Megown, P. A. Parsons, W. A. Johnston,
William Brandt, George Ketchum, Walter W. Irwin, Mrs. Blackton, J. Harford, I. M. Miller, G. W. Sahner, Chester Bee-
croft, W. S. Bush, John R. Freuler.
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the difference between regulation and censorship. Let us
define what we art talking about. I want this committee
to know that a highly objectionable picture was suppressed
in the State of New York, which has no censorship law,
and was approved, at least, in substance, by the censors of
the State of Pennsylvania."
Crafts here interposed to sing a little song of praise
for the censors of Ohio and Pennsylvania. He pointedly
asked why the motion picture men objected to censorship-
if they really wanted clean pictures. "Pat" Powers, who had
been sitting in the front row, arose and told Crafts that
he had a "tough time" in getting action on any of the
Universal films in Ohio. "You see," said Powers, in a
whimsical, complaining way, "one of the censors is sick
and the other two are not on speaking terms." Powers scored
with the first laugh at the hearing.
Paul Cromelin's Telling Sp«ech.
The last speaker of the evening, and, undoubtedly, the
most effective one, was Paul Cromelin of the Cosmofotofilm
Company. Mr. Cromelin attacked Section 9 and 10 of the
Crafts bill. Those sections provide that no copyright shall
be issued for any film which has not previously received
the certificate and seal of the proposed Federal Censor-
ship Commission, He pointed out that it would be impos-
sible for any importer of film to comply with both the Crafts
bill and the provision and regulations of the present copy-
right law. The members of the committee were much im-
pressed by the argument of Mr. Cromelin, all except Mr.
Towner, of Iowa, who wanted to know all about censor-
ship in England. As Mr. Cromelin had materially helped
in drafting the scheme for control of motion pictures in Eng-
land, he was well able to supply all the information Mr.
Towner wanted. At this time the hearing was brought to
a close. Lively discussions by groups scattered all over
the room were carried on after the adjournment until the
watchman began to turn out the lights. It was noticed
that the attitude of the committee had changed for the bet-
ter, and some of them scattered pleasantly with little groups
of film men.
Moving Picture Men Call on President.
At 10 o'clock on Friday morning a long line of automo-
biles were standing in front of Hotel Willard. All the film
men present left the hotel, after a short conference, and
got into the automobiles, which were driven directly to the
White House. Arrangements had been made for a recep-
tion by the President of the entire party. There were
three ladies in the party, Mrs. J. Stuart Blackton, Mrs. Irwin,
and Mrs. Parsons. There was a wait for just a minute or
two, and then the procession of film men smilingly filed into
the reception room. Very close to the head of the pro-
cession was Commodore Blackton, who thanked the Presi-
dent for his acceptance of the invitation to the trade dinner
to be held in New York City, Januarv 27.
The President smiled, and expressed the hope that nothing
would occur between now and January 27 to interfere with
his attendance at the dinner. Just after the film party had
left the presidential presence, they were surrounded by
some enterprising photographers, who took pictures of the
group which is shown standing on the steps of the White
House. It was noticed by most everybody that the Presi-
dent looked haggard and careworn.
Strong Pleas Against Crafts Bill.
Before the speaking began on the second night, the chair-
man of the committee made some very significant remarks
which were interpreted favorably by the motion picture men.
Chairman Hughes said: "I am glad to see that we are be-
ginning to understand each other and to appreciate each
other's motives. I am sure that out of all this friendly dis-
cussion we will recommend a bill that will do justice to all
concerned." The first speaker of the evening was Dr. Crans-
ton Brenton, the President of the National Board of Censors.
"I am engaged," said Dr. Brenton, "in social work, and I
do not receive any compensation. I have, heretofore, been
connected with Trinity College, where I taught dramatic
criticism and also lectured on English literature. I am also
^n Episcopal clergyman. As an educator I believe that the
motion pictures are the greatest influence for good, as they
touch every phase of life. I am opposed to censorship
of motion pictures because it is un-American and opposed to
democratic principles. I have the right to preach a sermon
in either words or pictures, and in either case I have the
right to deliver the sermon without the approval of any
legalized party of censors. If I preach anything corrupt or
malicious, the police have a right to stop me."
The speaker was in splendid voice, and commanded the
closest attention of every person present. "Not one of
the 225 men and women who censor pictures for our board
received any compensation, nor are they directly or in-
directly interested in motion pictures in a financial way. It
is foolish to say that because the manufacturers contribute
to the support of the clerical force of our board they control
the policies or influence the decisions of the board. Your
committee is not controlled by your clerk. We have, scat-
tered through the country, a National Guidance Commit-
tee of seven hundred correspondents, who report to us
whether the eliminations ordered by us have been complied
with. We have done all in our power for the arrangement of
special programs for children."
Here the doctor displayed a large map containing the
titles of film especially suited for children and the addresses
where such films could be had. "Now, while we have done
more than any other body that I know of to bring the full-
est benefits as a motion picture home to the children, I want
to make it plain that motion pictures are not produced ex-
clusively for children. If that were done, and all films were
reduced to the level of intelligence of children under four-
teen, no interesting program could be produced. That kind
of entertainment would be laughed down even by the trus-
tees of the Sunday school library."
Wilbur F. Crafts, who could not help noticing the pro-
found impressions by the appearance and remarks of Mr.
Brenton, here insinuated something about the board being
influenced by the contributions of the manufacturers. When
Dr. Brenton resented the imputation of Craft's in strong
language, there was a demonstration of approval.
Crafts Grilled by Members of Committee.
The next speaker was Walter W. Irwin, general manager
of the V-L-S-E. Mr. Irwin pointed out that the exhibitor
did not want so-called "purple pictures." He said the two
classes that complained most loudly about the influence of
motion pictures were the saloon keepers and the ministers.
The arguments submitted by Mr. Irwin covered the situa-
tion very thoroughly. While Mr. Irwin was speaking, Crafts
remarked that the Federated Churches of New York had
withdrawn from the National Board because of that board's
policy toward motion pictures. Having read this announce-
ment, the speaker said that society to-day was worse than
at any time since the fall of Rome. He added that the
devil was constantly getting in his fine work. He spoke
bitterly of the Wild West and hold-up pictures, when Con-
gressman Edward Piatt, of Poughkeepsie. N. Y., interrupted
him with this question: "Why don't you object to the reports
and descriptions of those things in the newspapers?"
There was an outburst of applause which Chairman Hughes
had a little trouble in suppressing. Crafts said he would
take up the bad books and bad newspapers when he came to
them; and then he sat down suddenly. Congressman Piatt
was not through with him, however. He referred to the
report from West Virginia, in which the smoking of cigarettes
in motion pictures was condemned as immoral. Mr. Piatt
asked Crafts to state the moral difference between the
cigarette and the corncob. Loud laughter drowned the
halting answer of Crafts. Next Mr. Dallinger wanted to
know why motion pictures were to be discriminated against
while the stage was left to welter in its wickedness. Crafts
replied that the motion picture was the same everywhere,
while the living actors and actresses often graded the acting
of their part with the varying moral standards of different
communities. "In one place," Crafts said, "the actress might
be sinuous and sensational in displaying herself in a way
'which would raise the devil," while in another town she
might be quite proper and demure."
Mr. Irwin was followed by J. A. Morse, secretary of the
Mayor's Conference Committee of New York State. The
gist of Mr. Morse's contention was that censorship of the
screen would inevitably lead to censorship of the press. The
second night they were all in favor of the motion picture
interest.
The "MiUions" Represented by a "Handful."
Great as was the victory of the film men on Friday night,
their success on Saturday night stirred general interest in
and about the capitol.
To this victory the advocates of Federal censorship, who-
appeared in large numbers, contributed not a little by their
vague, wild statements and extravagant claims. The cen-
sorship forces were marshaled by Mrs. J. M. Culbertson, who
said she represented numerous Epworth Leagues and other
religious institutions. She scored a picture called "woman and
wine," on the ground that women and wine should never
be brought together. She was followed by Mrs. Margaret
I. Ellis, who said she represented a million women who were
members of the W. C. T. U. She said she took a grand-
chfld to a theater in Morristown, N. J. She said the first
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thing shown was a prize fight at which her grandchild be-
gan to squirm. A woman living in Washington had told
her of a play showing a Russian story in which an inno-
cent girl was drugged, and in which several people were
flogged with a knout. The daughter of this woman, a girl
of eleven years, passed a restless night after seeing this
Russian play. The speaker also objected to the coarse lan-
guage and profanity on the screen.
The next speaker was Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, who said
she represented the Florence Crittenden Mission of the
country. She claimed to speak for three million members.
The next speaker was Mrs. Ellis Logan, who said she repre-
sented the Children of the American Revolution. She said
some pictures were good, but others were very bad, and she
wanted them all good. She said she liked the pictures, but
that 1915 had evidently been a bad season for quality. She
also deplored the fact that there were so many more women
than men. Mrs. Elinore W. Freeland spoke next, represent-
ing the United Women of Maryland. No numbers were
stated. She said that some the "motion picture parlors"
nice, clean pictures, but other "motion picture parlors"
showed horrid pictures. Mrs. Edward H. Robinson said she
represented the Mother's Congress with a vast member-
ship. She recorded her belief that bad motion pictures incited
boys to crime. Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts, wife of the profes-
sional reformer, confided to the committee that she very
much liked the pictures shown by the National Geographical
Society, accompanied by suitable lectures.
"I went through a number of motion picture theaters in
Washington this afternoon, and I found nothing but rob-
bery, trickery, infidelity, adultery. I feel sordid. Why can't
we have clean pictures?" she said. Mrs. Crafts then read
from a statement made by Arthur H. Spiegel, which, she
said, proved that the moving pictures needed a whole lot
of cleaning. Mrs. Emma S. Shelton, representing some
white _ ribbon societies, protested against bad motion pic-
tures in the name of her little grandson, whom, she told the
committee, did not want to see the moving pictures any
rnore. Mrs. Norman Hill, representing some women's clubs
in Washington, spoke in favor of censorship. H. F. Worley
protested against motion pictures portraying drunkenness
and housebreaking. A colored minister, named Samuel Gar-
ner, representing an evangelical alliance, added his protest
against bad motion pictures. The next speaker was a Bap-
tist minister, the Rev. James Waldron, who said that he
was one-third colored, one-third Indian and one-third white.
He said motion pictures were just as bad as saloons, and
needed the strictest supervision. The orators on the cen-
sorship side closed with an address by another colored min-
ister, the Rev. Charles M. Thomas.
Herrington Stirs the Committee.
The first speaker for the opposition was Frederick J. Her-
rington, the president of the National Exhibitors' League.
Mr. Herrington spoke all too briefly. He told the committee
that the organized exhibitors of the country, and, as far as he
knew, nine-tenths of the exhibitors of the country, were
emphatically in favor of film pictures. "If I confine myself
to my own observations and experiences. 1 am safe in saying
that all exhibitors favor film pictures." he said. "I have
spoken to exhibitors and to moving picture audiences in my
travels from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. Everywhere
I have found keen sentiment — a sentiment in favor of clean
pictures. While I am everlastingly opposed to censorship.
I believe in the most drastic punishment for the exhibitor
who shows indecent, obscene or immoral pictures. I am more
afraid of him than I am of censorship: he is our worst enemy.
and our organization intends to prosecute such offenders
to the limit. I oppose censorship not only as a moving pic-
ture man, but as an American citizen who will not tolerate
any encroachment on his personal or political liberty." Mr.
Herrington was followed bv Bainbridge Colby, representing
all the Hearst papers published in the United States. Mr.
Colby, a splendid type of young American manhood, de-
livered an incisive attack against legalized censorship.
Americans Surcharged With Humor, Laugh at Censors.
"Beware," he said, to the committee, "of the follies and stu-
pidities of censorship. You will never reconcile the American
people to censorship. Americans are surcharged with humor,
and they will laugh you down. The ideas underlying this
Crafts bill are altogether irrational, and utterly, alien to the
genius of our institutions. The whole thing is rustic and
provincial. Look at the history of censorship! Do you
know that the great university of the Sorbonne refused to
allow the publication of Sir Isaac Newton's 'Principia,' which
contained the great theory of gravitation?" Here the mem-
bers of the committee winced visibly as persons do in sud-
den alarm when they see a mysterious projectile swiftly
passing over their heads.
Mr. Colby was followed by J. Stuart Blackton, vice-presi-
dent of the Vitagraph Company.
Mr. Blackton repelled the idea that the producers of mo-
tion pictures were semi-criminals constantly in need of vigi-
lant supervision by the police. At this point there was
so much questioning of the speaker (several members of the
committee addressing Mr. Blackton at the same time), that
three of the members got into a snarl among themselves,
and Chairrnan Hughes had to use quite a little of his fine
Southern diplomacy to straighten things out. Mr. Blackton
continued by saying that he himself was the father of four
children whom he loved very dearly. He declared that of
the 5,000 pictures made by the Vitagraph Company in the
course of its career there was not one that he would have
hesitated to show to his own children. "The Vitagraph com-
pany," he said, "has made many pictures especially for chil-
dren, such as fairy tales and juvenile fiction.
"The Vitagraph company, however, to supply amusement
to the public must draw upon the literature of the whole
world, and cannot confine itself to the production of special
children's pictures. As for Dr. Crafts I admire him for
two things: His ability to dodge straightforward questions
and his remarkable psychological make-up. He told us that
he looked at the four murders in Hamlet without turning a
hair, but that he could not see a shooting scene in a Wild
West picture without an uncontrollable desire to go forth
and do likewise. If this is so the fault is not with the pic-
ture, but with the curious composition of Mr. Crafts' mind,
and the principle of 'Safety First' ought to be invoked to
restrain him."
Cyrus T. Brady Makes a Sensation.
The hardest blow to censorship and to the smug complac-
ency of those supporting it was delivered bv the last speaker
of the evening, the well known Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady.
Mr. Brady nearly convulsed his audience by his opening
statement: "I have listened," he said, with well simulated
solemnity, "to representatives of twenty million mothers,
of about the same number of fathers, of twenty million chil-
dren, of thirty-five million or thereabouts of women, and of
the representatives of all the Protestant denominations of the
country. I tell you it makes me feel very lonely. There is no
one left to be represented by me, and thus I am reduced to the
necessity of representing nobody but myself. There are
many reasons why I oppose this bill. Here is one of them.
The church in this country and in other countries as well
has never succeeded in entirely ridding itself of the hope
that the state will come to its aid and force people to be
good. It cannot be done. If your churches are losing their
congregations and if your congregations prefer to go to the
moving picture theater rather than to the church, don't you
think there is something wrong with the church?
"People cannot be made righteous by law. When ypu talk
of censorship of motion pictures and of the need of keep-
ing children away, isn't it a fact that there are lots of books
and of newspapers which you and I are safe in reading,
and, perhaps, ought to read, but which we would not care
to put into the hands of our children. That, gentlemen of
this committee, is true of even the Bible. There are pas-
sages in the Bible which I would not want my children to
read. I tell you that this proposed censorship of motion
pictures is a distinct discrimination against the poor man.
The motion picture is the poor man's grand opera; it is the
poor man's motor car, and the poor man's trip to Europe.
Can any of you men on this committee name five grand
operas which, under your proposed law, would be safe from
the censor? Take the story of 'Carmen.' We have read
the novel, we have seen and heard the opera, and we fail to be
shocked, but the moment 'Carmen' was put into motion pic-
tures we censored it. I tell you the motion pictures have
done more good than many of the churches."
At this point Mrs. W. F. Crafts, the wife of the reformer,
looked straight at Dr. Brady, and shook her head most
vigorously, giving a weird effect to a most remarkable hat.
Dr. Brady noticed the action, and waving his arms at her,
he said, amidst shouts of laughter: "Go shake your head
to your heart's content; it will never make the slightest
difference to me."
Dr. Brady closed with a most powerful peroration against
the Federal Censorship bill. It was after 11 o'clock before
the hearing was brought to a close.
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January 22, 1916
Pathe Dinner a Love Feast
L. J. Gasnier's Associates Welcome Announcement That He
Is to Remain as Director of Productions — First Annual
Gathering of Newly Formed Club.
THE first annual beefsteak dinner of the Pathe Club, in
a banquet hall at Healy's on the evening of January 15,
was a "deliberately friendly" affair. Not one of the
100 men present was too proud to cheer when Charles Pathe,
through his associate and interpreter, pro tern, Hedley M.
Smith, announced that L. J. Gasnier would remain with the
company as general director of productions and that the
OiSce of vice president and general manager, vacated by Mr.
Gasnier. has been tendered to J. A. Berst.
This immenseljf sensational rumor, released early in the
evening, proved an even better vocabulary accelator than the
"Gold Rooster" cocktails. It had been a day of doubt and fears
in the Pathe office, for rumor said that Mr. Gasnier was leav-
ing the company, and the members of the Pathe Club were
loath to lose their aggressive chief. They feared, as George
B. Seitz expressed it, that their first dinner might be a funeral
— a time of lamentation and regret. Instead it became a
rousing tribute to Mr. Pathe, Mr. Gasnier and Mr. Berst.
Mr. Pathe's announcement of the new line-up of officials
brought every man in the room to his feet and the cheering,
led by the resonant voice of P. A. Parsons, ended with calls
for a speech. Mr. Gasnier said in effect, that he had been
with the house of Pathe for sixteen years and that he had
always been proud of the association; moreover, he hoped to
continue the relationship for sixteen years more. Mr. Smith
told of his business dealings with Mr. Pathe long years ago
and expressed profound respect for his ability and loyal
character. After another popular demonstration, Toast-
master W. A. S. Douglas glanced around the hall in search
of a bright looking newspaper man. He selected Fred Bee-
croft.
And his confidence was not misplaced. Mr. Beecroft rose
to heights of wit and wisdom unequalled in his quite talkative
past. At each oratorical period, advancing to the declaration
that Mr. Berst and Mr. Gasnier comprise an unbeatable com-
bination, the speaker was applauded. Then airily shifting to
a more or less delicately whimsical vein he inspired Mr.
Pathe to remark that his American experiences had brought
no such convincing revelation of native humor.
Having been introduced as a great — or was it the greatest —
American director, George Fitzmaurice responded appropri-
ately. Donald Mackenzie avowed his loyalty to Pathe and,
not being content to take the cash and let all the credit go,
suggested that the names of directors be placed in larger type
on lithographs. Director Devon and the Mittenthal brothers
were the spokesmen for Heinie and Louie comedies M.
Ramirez-Torres expressed unmitigated satisfaction over the
news that Mr. Gasnier was to remain as director of produc-
tions, whereas Mr. Seitz and Creighton Hale were no less out-
spoken in their enthusiasm.
J. W. Kyle talked entertainingly of the difficulties met in
organizing a club and arranging a beefsteak dinner.
The entertainment was varied, original and — well, call it a
bit Frenchy, a trifle sophisticated, or. to be more emphatically
American, let's call it "some" entertainment. Toastmaster
Douglas offered a question for the departing guests to ponder
over on the way home. The French nation gave America the
Statue of Liberty. Charles Pathe gave America motion
pictures. Which gift is the greatest?"
Guests of the club included Charles Pathe, L. J. Gasnier,
Hedley M. Smith, Albert S. LeVino, Thomas C. Kennedy,
John Semler, Fred Beecroft. George Fitzmaurice, Donald
Mackenzie, Lynde Denig and Samuel Friedman. Club mem-
bers present were: G. H. Atwood, S. E. Abeles. G. Bardet,
J. K. Burger, R. J. Brown, B. Brunet. S. Bernfield, John
Clymer, F. C. Davidson, W. A. S. Douglas, R. W. Ensign,
C. T. Fisher, A. Gausman, I. W. Goodfield, F. H. Knocke, J.
W. Kyle. B. F. Lyons, A. Mittenthal. H. Mittenthal, B, Mill-
hauser, J. C. McLean, R. Navarro, E. J. O'Connor, H. N.
Osborn, L. E. Quimet, P. A. Parsons, A. J. Picard, G. A.
Powers. M. Ramirez-Torres. F. A. Regan, A. E. Rousseau.
C. W. Robinson, W. C. Smith, Geo. A. Smith, G. B. Seitz,
C. -Somers, F. C. Sumner, L. A. Sheridan, Fritz Wathne, H.
T. Walsh, Chas. Westcott.
Wharton Doing General Producing
The Well-Known Brothers and Directors, No Longer Bound
by Exclusive Contracts, Enter the General Field of
Contract Producing.
IN THF.IR steady progress, the Wharton brothers, Theo-
dore and Leopold, widely known as motion picture pro-
ducers, have arrived at another elevation in their ascent
to tlie uppermost rank of moving picture magnates. This
step is marked by the announcement this week that they
are to be general producers of motion pictures, hencefortli
operating at their model plant at Ithaca, New York.
From the time they first launched into the contracting
producing business as pioneers in that line, some three years
ago, their output has been contracted for exclusively far in
advance. Three years of prosperity as contracting produc-
ers have enabled them to add to their equipment so exten-
sively that they are no longer obliged to decline contracts
that hitherto they have been prevented from accepting. They
are equipped to turn out such a quantity of negative that
the> _«in supply more features than any one firm could
buy, hence the throwing open of the doors for general busi-
ness for substantial distributing firms.
One of the most reassuring facts about the Wharton
brothers' business is that it is not a mushroom growth. It
has grown steadily and healthily from a small infant indus-
try to its present size, which covers some forty-five acres
of land in Ithaca, New York. From a modest beginning,
with no great dreams of empire, it has grown like a healthy
plant in a garden spot, and has arrived at its maturity by
gradual growth. A recent examination by prominent Nev/
York financiers, showed that Wharton, Inc., is a concern
consisting entirely of assets and no liabilities. It was fur-
ther pronounced to be in the first rank of solvency and re-
liability among the motion picture producing companies.
The Whartons have been motion picture producers for
many years. Theodore began with Edison Company con-
siderably over ten years ago. Prior to that he had had a
long career in theatricals. After being with the Edison
Company, he was identified with the Kalem Company, Pathe'
Freres, and the Essanay Company. Leopold Wharton be-
Kan prodjjcing about eight years ago with the Pathe Company
and remained steadily in the employ of that firm until he
embarked in business with his brother at Ithaca. At the
present time they are listed among the leading citizens of
Ithaca, New York, and have settled there permanently, taking
an interest in civic welfare and public matters in general.
General contract producing on the scale undertaken by
Wharton, Inc., marks a new phase of the motion picture in-
dustry. The Whartons were the first American producers
to conceive the idea of taking over a play for complete pro-
duction from beginning to end. Their first work along this
line was done for Pathe Freres. The latter company has
taken practically the entire output of the Wharton plant at
Ithaca. But in the time that Wharton, Inc., has been in
existence it has grown to such proportions that more film
can be turned out there than any one firm can use, hence the
letting down of the bars, and the invitation to reputable
film distributing companies to take advantage of the remark-
able facilities of the Whartons at Ithaca. The plant is set
in twenty-five acres of beautiful park land. It formerly was
known as Renwick Park, an amusement resort that was
owned by the Ithaca trolley company, and lies at the shore of
Cayuga Lake, just outside of Ithaca. The park was taken
over intact, with its wharfage, boats, buildings, its miniature
railway, roller coasters, bridges and arbors. The park has
been closed to the public, as the demands of business re-
quire that it shall be used exclusively for the work in hand.
MIRROR BEGINS PRODUCTION.
The work of producing pictures has been started at the
studio of Mirror Films at Glendale, Long Island. Larry
Marston is directing a picture in which Nat Goodwin is
lieing featured. Other members of the company are Mar-
garet Green, Raymond Bloomer, P. T. Rollows, William
Gregory, Harry Carvill, lone Bright and .^nna Marston.
BALL PLAYER-ACTOR SIGNED BY HORSLEY.
For the role of the "heavy" in "A Law Unto Himself," a
five-reel feature production starring Crane Wilbur, which
is to be released February 28 as a Mutual Masterpicture, de
luxe edition. David Horsley announces the engagement of
Louis Durham, a man who has achieved distinction and
popularity in two widely removed fields of endeavor.
Durham first came into the limelight of public favor in
1904 as a baseball player. In that year he joined the Brook-
lyn Club of the National League as a pitcher. He jumped
that organization, however, for the Coast "outlaw" league,
playing in that circuit for three seasons. In 1908 he was
signed by Indianapolis of the American Association, where
his good work attracted the attention of the New York
Giants, who signed him for the following season. He was
with the Giants until 1911. when an accident to his pitching
arm put an end to his baseball career.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
571
Rothapfel Opens Knickerbocker
Floral Settings Give a "Near to Nature" Touch and Billie
Burke's "Peggy" Gets cin Ovation.
By Margaret I. MacDonald.
IT GOES without saying that most of you know that
S. L. Rothaphel has taken the Knickerbocker theater
by the hand, to be her guardian angel, until such time
as the Rialto is ready to receive the patrons of the Triangle
program, after which Mr. Rothapfel accompanies said pro-
gram to its new place of exhibition.
In the one week allowed Mr. Rothapfel as a transformation
period, he fastened a few new decorations onto his charge,
which proved to be thoroughly becoming, and caused to be
installed a new pipe organ. We missed the pretty girl
ushers with their triangular bonnets, in spite of the fact that
their neatly uniformed male substitutes were scrupulously
polite. But there was a coziness about tl^e place, from the
moment you entered the lobby, where an abundance of lilacs
bobbed at you from their nooks above the great doors, until
you had settled down in your seat into the dream atmos-
phere that seems to be an attribute of the magic wand of
Rothapfel.
Many of us remember with pleasure the opening of the
Strand theater a couple of years ago. The difference be-
tween the eflfects procured then with flowers, lights, foun-
tains, etc., and those which greeted us at the reopening of
the Knickerbocker theater on Saturday night, January 15,
was not a marked one. The climbing roses were still there,
but not in as great abundance. They were of a pale pink,
intermingled with their foliage, and had moved just far
enough toward the edge of the proscenium to allow a few
tendrils and their blossoms to stray into the roseate light
of the boxes. The orchestra had vacated the stage in
deference to pretty Billie Burke, who was making her
screen debut, and now sat half hidden behind a railing artis-
tically festooned with roses. Neither was the fountain for-
gotten. It lay at the foot of a terraced slope, back of which
stretched a rustic perspective of winding roads, woodlands,
and hills, and a sky that dissolved itself into the violet hue
of night, or the rosy tint of dawn at the magic touch of
Rothapfel. And about the fountain at the opening of the
program tripped a wood nymph, impersonated by a grace-
ful young danseuse, Hilda Biyar, to the strains of Greig's
"Au Matin."
About the entire performance at the Knickerbocker that
night there was a "near-to-nature" touch. And when it was
fairly launched, we forgot that we had been forced into a
patient wait of three-quarters of an hour before it began, and
that even after that it became necessary to "draw the blind"
on a badly-behaved back-drop, before the beautiful rivers of
France were allowed screen space in which to flow. Our
nerves were finally quieted by Car! Bohm's "Still wie die
nacht," tastefully rendered by Ruth Freeman in a deep, rich
contralto; and after the last note of Victor Schertzinger's
song "Peggy," dedicated to Billie Burke, had died away, the
subject of the song smiled at us from the screen in the Ince
production of the same name. At the close of the picture
the large audience sighed in vain to behold in person charm-
ing Billie Burke, whose screen debut had been pronounced
by them a decided success. She failed to appear, even after
the most vociferous applause. But as we left the theater
a huge and beautiful floral oflfering, which stood in the lobby,
awakened a suspicion that perhaps the witching smile of "lit-
tle Billie" was hidden somewhere in the curtains of one of
the boxes.
FAIRBANKS WILL LIVE IN CALIFORNIA.
Douglas Fairbanks, whose recent achievement in the
"Lamb" started him on a successful moving picture career,
is preparing to migrate to California. The "caravan" (or is
it the 20th Century Limited?) leaves for the west this com-
ing Saturday. And from the looks of the trunks, bags and
general merchandise, which Mr. Fairbanks is accumulating
to take with him, it seems as if he is planning to settle down
in the west for life. And certainly, if the actor is to ac-
complish the extensive program which the Triangle studios
have laid out for him, it will be a long time before Broadway
sees anything of him except as a screen ghost of himself.
Homebuilding is a happy prospect which Mr. Fairbanks is
anticipating. He is thoroughly tired of hotel-living and is
determined to build up a real home of his own. A com-
fortable house has been engaged for him already, and from
the looks of the household and gardening utensils, which
the star is collecting to take with him. his plans apparently
include extensive farming as a side-attraction to his studio
posing.
Essanay Serial Looms Big
"The Strange Case of Mary Page" Opens Strong — Has Many
Thrills and Arouses Deep Interest.
THE first two episodes of the forthcoming Essanay
serial, "The Strange Case of Mary Page," have been
shown at private exhibitions in New York, greatly to
tlic delight of those who were invited to view them. Since
it has been the rule that a serial must have a train wreck, an
automobile smash-up, or some equally deathdealing catas-
trophe to provide the necessary "punch," it will be something
of a revelation to film experts to see a picture that has plenty
of "punch" witliout the usual calamity.
Just as a reminder it may be said here that "The Strange
Case of Mary Page" will consist of fifteen parts of two reels
each, released every week commencing January 24, through
the General Film Company. Much advertising of a very
special nature has been prepared for this serial and the story
is appearing in a large number of big and small town dailies,
as well as The Ladies' World, for which it was written by
Frederick Lewis, author of "What Happened to Mary," the
first of the serials.
The Essanay is producing this serial with great care under
liie direction of J. Charles Hayden, with Edna Mayo and
Henry Walthal in the leading roles.
Bronx Exhibitors Install Officers
President John J. Wittman Starts on His Fourth Consecutive
Term Under Most Favorable Circumstances.
AT THE regular gathering of the Cinema Exhibitors'
Association of Bronx County on the evening of Thurs-
day, January 13, John J. Wittman was for the fourth
lime duly installed as president of the organization. Mr.
Wittman thanked the members for the unfailing support they
had given him during the preceding year. The following
officers were also installed: vice-president, Henry Cole;
treasurer, Herman Polak; financial secretary, John Bolte;
recording secretary, Frank Allen; sergeant-at-arms, William
Colby; trustees, Henry Newman, Adolph Bauerenfreund and
Hans Suckow.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies the members and their
guests sat down to a banquet. Treasurer Polak was toast-
master. He congratulated President Wittman and his fellow-
officers on their work of the year. Addresses were made by
Senator James A. Hamilton, who had officiated as installing
officer; .\ssemblyman M. Maldwin Fertig, Alderman Harry
Robitzck, Julius Tobias, counsel for the Children's Society of
Bronx County; W. B. F. Rogers, one time attorney for Man-
hattan exhibitors; Frank Fitzpatrick, chief inspector of gas
and electricity of the Bronx, and Jacob Classen.
There was much favorable discussion on a suggestion that
the Bronx exhibitors have drafted a bill permitting unac-
companied school children to visit motion picture theaters
after school hours, the theaters to provide for the stated
periods matrons who would keep an eye on the little folks. It
was agreed that the matter should be taken up in the near
future.
The speeches were interspersed with entertainment by
jirofessionals. among those contributing to the pleasure of
the evening being James J. Marron of Marron and Lamar.
The occasion was one of the best held under the auspices of
the Bronx picture men — and they have a reputation for
putting over good times.
SPECIAL PRESS SERVICE FOR BLUEBIRD
FEATURES.
The headquarters of Bluebird Photoplays, Inc., have been
established on the seventh floor of the Mecca Building, at
1600 Broadway. Sol J. Berman is in active command, and
his wide acquaintance in the film trade, especially among
exhibitors, will be accepted as a popular selection. Mr.
Berman's close association with one of the biggest film dis-
tributing organizations in the country gives Bluebird Photo-
plays the advantage of an experience that counts most in
film success — the distribution and marketing of productions.
The office arrangements are excellent for the prompt and
active transaction of business and there is a large force of
employees to give the best possible attention to exhibitors.
One important feature in co-operation will be the press de-
partment which will work to the best interest of the individ-
ual exhibitor. Whenever special publicity work is required,
to serve any immediate purpose, it will be turned out exclu-
sively for the exhibitor who needs it for the promotion of
Bluebird Photoplays. This service will, of course, be sup-
plemental to the press sheets and general newspaper assist-
ance that usually goes with a feature service.
572
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Rowland Refused Injunction
Judge Mayer Declines to Interfere With Directors of General
Film Company.
THE attempt of Richard A. Rowland, president of the
Metro Pictures Corporation, to have the Federal Dis-
trict Court interefere with directors of the General
Film Company, failed on Friday, when Judge Mayer refused
to grant an injunction preventing the purchase of the Greater
New York Film Rental Company by the General Film Com-
pany.
Mr. Rowland began proceedings Wednesday as a preferred
stockholder of the General Film Company. He alleged that
the General Film Company was about to waste the assets and
property of the organization by purchasing the Greater New
York Film Rental Company. He asserted the directors were
on the eve of the meeting at which this purchase was to be
authorized. He further set up that the General Film Com-
pany was taking this action in order to avoid the payment of
$1,800,000, as triple damages in a Sherman lawsuit against the
General Film Company by the Greater New York Film Rental
Company. Upon the application of President Rowland of
the Metro, Judge Mayer issued an order to show cause which
was returnable upon Friday.
President Rowland was represented before Judge Mayer at
the hearing Friday by Dwight Macdonald. S. O. Edmunds of
32 Liberty Street, and Judge R. O. Moon of Philadelphia,
represented the General Film Company.
The attorneys for the General Film Company pointed out
to the Court that while Mr. Rowland was a preferred stock-
holder of the organization represented by them, nevertheless,
he was president of a rival concern, the Metro Pictures Cor-
poration. The Court, they said, could easily fathom Mr. Row-
land's motive in the matter.
Messrs. Edmonds and Moon contended that such a purchase
as that Mr. Rowland had said would be made was entirely
within the discretion of the directors of the General Film
Company and that the Court had no right to interfere.
Judge Mayer accepted this view of the situation and dis-
missed the temporary order, refusing to issue the permanent
injunctioh asked for by President Rowland.
company devotes itself to expressing as exactly as possible
a well-considered plan of the dramatist, but the photoplay
is generally a free collaboration of dramatist, director and
player. The actor thus wins a stimulating and valuable
experience in each picture that is far beyond what the run
of stage work offers. He is really creating to an extent that
has never before been allowed him."
H. B. Warner's Triangle Debut
HE. WARNER has completed his first play, "The
Raiders," for Thomas H. Ince, and is nearing the
• completion of the second, "The Beggar of Cawnpore."
In this second play he has to wear a beard. An actor con-
siders his face his trademark and he wants his trademark to
be easily identified. However, Mr. Warner made no kick.
"If I can't act the part well enough to overcome so small
a handicap I don't
deserve it at all," he
said. "All I want is a
chance to do a real
characterization. If it's
good Warner won't be
overlooked!"
England has never
sent a more popular
young actor to this
country than Henry B.
Warner. As the star of
"Alias Jimmy Valen-
tine" he played a whole
year to capacity audi-
ences in New York
and to equally large
business for several
seasons thereafter on
the road. More recently
he was the star of "The
Ghost-Breaker." He is
tall, lithe, good-look-
ing, an expert horse-
man, a man of cultiva-
tion, grace and mod-
esty. "The Beggar of
Cawnpore" will afford
him special opportuni- . . .^ ^ ,. .
ties for he had relatives m the East Indian army, has
traveled extensively there, and the India of Tagore and
Kipling is as familiar to him as London, New York or Los
Angeles. Here is how Mr. Warner regards the relationship
of the legitimate and the pictures:
"The actor comes nearer to creation in the present day
photoplay than he does in stage parts. An acting stage
H. B. Warner.
'ys^^'J'i^:U'\ [Flickers in Philadelphia
FOR many years there have been any amount of things
that I'd rather do than consider a ride to Philadelphia.
To-day I can't think of a thing I would want to con-
sider in preference to it. The reason for the change in mind
probably lies in the fact that I had heretofore never met the
proper folks.
Last week I visited the Lubin plant to say "how-do" to any
new faces that may have arrived since my last trip. While
there I had the pleasure of watching George Terwilliger di-
recting his company. After convincing himself I had noth-
ing to do that evening, George insisted that I should visit his
home after work. I accepted. I arrived about the same time
that a dozen others did. After being introduced I found I
was the only one present not a member of the Lubin forces.
Well, we "let George do it," and he started the party. We
were all well seated when Terwilliger gave us our first shock
of "static." From then on the party continued merry.
George Spink, the new publicity manager, entertained with
the piano and his songs launched another "static" from the
host. It was Mrs. Terwilliger's duty to see that enough
"static" was kept in the air. Crawford Kent and Helen Green
whistled all the sentimental ballads that Kent could play,
while Clay Green, director and playwright, amused all with
his knitting. Without worsted or needles Mr. Green manipu-
lated his fingers so that one would swear that he was doing
some really difficult fancy work. Of course that produced
more "static."
* * *
Earl Metcalf, comedy director, got a good laugh with his
antics. His movements were so fast that it was an easy
matter to notice the coming "static." So it went from one to
the other. Everybody had something to do. The other
members of the party were, Mrs. Clay Green, Mrs. Francis
M. Green, scenario editor. Leslie Austin and Clarence Elmer,
leading men; Miss June Daye, leading woman, Mrs. R. Bas-
sett and Dan Burns.
It seems that the Lubinites have a weekly get-together,
during which the past and future weeks work is discussed at
length. After the business is done with, a little play and re-
freshments well oiled with "static" are indulged in before the
"good night."
* * *
Our good old friend, Watterson R. Rothacker, will be in
New York for about a week or ten days. While in town
Rothacker will make his home at the Biltmore.
* * *
Edward St. George Hardin, in society, but in business and
for short, Eddie Hardin, arrived in New York Thursday
morning and hopped a rattler for Chicago and home the same
afternoon. Hardin is main hustler for the American Poster
Company, Inc.
* * *
Earle Metcalf has an idea that a moustache is becoming to
a naval officer and intends to show one at the Screen Club
ball in February. His friends don't think the deception
possible.
* * •
A good ride upstairs is guaranteed now in the World Tower
Building. Their lifting facilities have always been a joke, so
to make good the building management has discharged the
entire staff of hall and elevator men. Leavitt building
please note.
* ♦ *
Joe "Wah-Ho" Farnum has tired of surf bathing and roll-
ing out of the ocean. Joe is no longer with Ocean Film Com-
pany. He is devoting his time to his own company at 220
West 42nd street.
* • *
Harry "Metro" Cohen is back again in New York after a
stay in the far West. The Coast, I believe.
What's the idea of the mysterious person in room 2402
World Tower Building? ^
Jay Cairns?! . **^^-
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
573
Poster Ticket System
Plan to Avoid Friction in Handling of Matter Devised by
President Berst.
IN his desire to do away with all possible causes of friction
between the exhibitor and the branches of the General
Film Company, President J. A. Berst recently put into opera-
tion in the two New York branches (23d street and Fourth
avenue), a new plan for dealing with posters. This is a ticket
system. The plan has now been in use in the two branches
for two weeks, and already it has proved the source of great
satisfaction to exhibitors, who state they were glad that condi-
tions under the old system had been remedied.
The friction in the average exchange between the exhibitor
and those in charge of
the poster department
was due chiefly to the
fact that while the ex-
hibitor was billed for
his film service weekly
in advance, the bill for
poster service was ren-
dered at the end of the
week for posters taken
during that week. Al-
most without exception
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the exhibitor paid for
his film service in ad-
vance and wished to
settle for the posters
at the same time.
Exhibitors could see
no reason for the sec-
ond bill. Usually they
came, or sent to the
poster department for
explanation. The post-
er department made
the matter clear with the result that the exhibitor invariably
reuested that poster service be billed weekly in advance, just
as film service was.
Under the new system tickets are issued. They are in
$5 and in $2.50 denominations. The first is blue and the
second pink for speedy identification. The exhibitor is en-
abled to purchase these tickets at any time. When he takes
paper from the branch, the punch mark upon the ticket shows
the amount taken. The $2.50 ticket has divisions each of
which represents five cents. The $5 ticket has five, ten
and fifteen cent divisions for convenience in handling one,
three and six sheets.
Through the use of these tickets, all friction between the
exhibitor and poster department in regard to the quantity
of paper supplied is eliminated. Frequently the exhibitor
was not at all certain as to the number of posters which
his employees had taken from the branches. He had no
check upon his employees. The card system provides this
check.
C. W. Allers, who is in charge of the poster department
of the 23d street General Film branch, states that as soon
as the card system was explained to exhibitors, several weeks
in advance of its actual installing, they wished to purchase
cards. They regard the device as one which makes for
simplicity and efficiency in their dealings with poster depart-
ments. The exhibitors were also gratified at the reducing
of possible friction to a minimum.
HENLEY IMPROVES RAPIDLY.
Hobart Henley, who was injured in an automobile acci-
dent during the fourth episode of the Universal Company's
"Graft" serial, in which he has the leading role of the dis-
trict attorney and who was confined to the hospital for more
than a month, will soon be himself again.
Henley discarded one of his crutches early this week,
and Dr. Lloyd Mace, who has been attending the popular
young actor, says Henley is improving so rapidly that in
another week he will be able to resume his role in the
series.
V-L-S-E EXCHANGES HOLD CONVENTIONS.
With a view to further developing a partnership plan be-
tween the oflnces and their exhibitors, the attaches of the
Big Four branches in Seattle and Kansas City, held conven-
tions at their respective headquarters last week. The status
of business generally in the territories covered by the two
branches was analyzed and plans outlined to stimulate the
support of photoplay theaters in those sections which be-
cause of local conditions are somewhat depressed.
The Kansas City convention was attended by E. R. Pear-
son, manager of the Kansas City office; S. W. Hatch, man-
ager of the St. Louis sub-office; John Noehrn, St. Louis
booker; Joseph Gilinsky, J. E. Storey, R. L. White, H. E.
Stabler, A. G. Reed, representatives; F. F. Nine, Kansas
City booker; L. J. Scott, publicity manager of that territory.
At the Seattle gathering there were, in addition to Tom
North, manager of that branch, Philip Lowry, Oregon rep-
resentative; T. C. Montgomery, Western Washington rep-
resentative; C. R. Kearny, Spokane representative, and Ed-
ward Watson, assistant branch manager and booker.
Popular Plays and Players Active
Mme. Petrova Has Program That Will Keep Her Busy for
Many Weeks — Another Feature for Edmund Breese.
POPULAR Plays and Players' productions for the Metro
program promise to reach a high mark during 1916,
according to an announcement made this week at the
Metro offices. Three elaborate five-part features have already
been prepared for Mme. Petrova, Metro's famous emotional
star, while Edmund Breese, whose first Metro production of
the New Year, "The Lure of Heart's Desire," a highly dra-
matic story with its locale divided between the sparkling
lights of Broadway and the desolate Alaskan wastes, was
released in the Metro program, January 17, is shortly to be
at work upon another important feature picture, as yet un-
named, under the direction of Francis J. Grandon.
Mme. Petrova, who has now given up her stage engage-
ments altogether, to devote herself exclusively to the produc-
tion of distinctive photoplays for Metro, under the direction
of Popular Plays and Players, has already begun work on
her first picture. It is called "The Soul Market," and pre-
sents a dramatic story built around society and the stage,
which will call for the highest display of Mme. Petrova's
emotional powers. This feature is now being made in the
studio at 228 West Thirty-fifth street, which was recently
taken over by the Popular Plays and Players to produce
Metro features.
Following "The Soul Market," Mme. Petrova will imme-
diately begin work on another five-part screen production,
"The Scarlet Woman." Next she will be seen in "Playing
With Fire." All three of these features were written by
Aaron Hoflfman especially for Mme. Petrova. In fact, he has
written nearly all of her vehicles since she went into pic-
tures. Mr. Hoffman was one of the foremost writers of
musical comedies and vaudeville plays in the country before
he began to devote himself to the silent drama.
Le Vino Leaves Arrow
Scenario Worker and Publicity Man Plans to Make at Least
One Big Production Each Year.
ALBERT S. LeVINO, from its inception the secretary
and treasurer of the Arrow Film Corporation, has
tendered his resignation from that organization, with
the request that his fellow-directors accept his resignation
at the earliest possible moment. Pending the return to New
York City of W. E. Shal'.enberger, president of the Arrow
company, no announcement can be made of Mr. LeVino's
successor.
Mr. LeVino leaves the Arrow organization in order to re-
sume the writing of feature pictures and to engage in the
production of at least one special feature a year. These
special features are intended for bookings in only the larg-
est legitimate theaters and not for release on any program.
He found it impossible to do this with the Arrow organiza-
tion, which produces solely Gold Rooster features for Pathe.
For fifteen years Mr. LeVino has been a successful writer
of special magazine articles and of fiction. Just before his
association with the Arrow company Mr. LeVino was for
more than a year with the Mutual publicity departments. In
collaboration with Harvey F. Thew he has just completed
a five-reel adaptation of "The Woman's Law" for Miss
Florence Reed, which Lawrence B. McGill is directing as
the Arrow's first Gold Rooster feature.
Messrs. LeVino and Thew are novf at work on three
five-reel features, one of which is an adaptation and the
others original scripts for one of the big producers. Mr.
LeVino will shortly open his own offices uptown so as to be
in close proximity to the offices and studios of the prominent
producers. He and Mr. Thew have been invited by Mr.
Shallenberger to write scenarios for the new "Who's Guilty?"
series, which Arrow is shortly to make for Pathe.
574
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Berst Leaves General Film
Declines Re-Election as President and Will Probably Return
to Pathe — Rumor that Lewis J. Selznick Leaves
World Film.
DAME RUMOR was particularly busy with the big men
in the business this past week, but, despite the ap-
parently good grounds for the reports circulated, no
definite developments along the lines prognosticated have
occurred up to the time of going to press — Tuesday, Jan-
uary 18. There is no denying that the pot is seething and
that there is every indication that things are happening under
.the surface, but the lid is down tight and some one is sit-
ting on it with a stern determination to keep it tight, at
least, for the present.
The first rumor had to do with Lewis J. Selznick, vice-
president and general manager of the World Film Corpora-
tion, and vice-president and supervising director of the
Equitable Film Corporation. L'nder a Cincinnati date line
the New York daily papers published a statement from
George Cox, president of the World Film, to the effect that
Mr. Selznick was out of the board of directors of that or-
ganization. Other reports had it that the World Film would
amalgamate with the Equitable, but confirmation of these
statements could not be obtained in New York.
Regarding J. A. Berst, president of the General Film, it
was announced that he had been elected vice-president and
general manager of Pathe Exchange, Inc., to take the place
of L. T. Gasnier, who had resigned to become director of
productions. This announcement was quickly denied by all
parties interested. So there you are. Everybody says it's
not so.
General Film Stockholders Meeting.
At a meeting of the stockholders of the General Film
Company, held January 18, the following directors were
elected for the ensuing year: W. N. Selig, George Kleine,
George K. Spoor, Ferd Singhi, F. T. Marion, P. L. Waters,
J. A. Berst, C. H. Wilson, A. E. Smith and Paul Melies.
The directors were in meeting at a late hour Tuesday
night, but up to the time of going to press it had not con-
cluded the election of officers.
Mr. Berst, speaking for himself, said definitely that he
would not accept re-election to the office of president, al-
though he had been urged to remain. While he denied that
he had been elected to the office of vice-president of the
Pathe Exchange, the conclusion is iustified that he will ac-
cept that position when it is formally tendered him.
TOM CHATTERTON JOINS AMERICAN.
Tom Chatterton, who has achieved a number of notable
film successes, has been engaged in the capacity of actor-
director by the American Film Company (Mutual), Inc.
Director Chatterton has been commissioned to produce one
two-reel drama weekly, to be released under the "Mustang"
brand in the Mutual program. Anna Little. Frank Borzage,
Jack Richardson and other well known American (Mutual)
actors and actresses will be under Chatterton's direction.
For a number of years Chatterton was on the stage. Re-
cently he has been acting and producing pictures for another
company at its California studios. His first production for
the Mutual program is "The Cactus Blossom," a two-reel
subject, in which Miss Little and Frank Borzage take the
leading roles. "The Cactus Blossom" is scheduled for re-
lease December 31.
ARTHUR JOHNSON IS DEAD.
Arthur Johnson, one of the earliest screen players and
always one of the best, died at his home in Philadelphia on
Monday last. He had been incapacitated for work for some
time. Death was due to tuberculosis, the end being hastened
by injury in a recent accident. Mr. Johnson was one of the
old-time Biograph players. For some time he also was with
Reliance. About six years ago he joined the Lubin players,
and remained under the Lubin banner until the end. He
joined the Screen Club at its organization, being the initial
first vice-president.
HARRY LEONHARDT TO GO TO CHICAGO.
Harry Leonhardt, special representative on the Pacific
coast of the Fox Film Corporation, has been in New York
for a few days. He left on Tuesday for Los Angeles, his
headquarters. He will stop off at Chicago, Seattle, Portland
and San Francisco. After straightening out matters in the
Southern California city he will remove to Chicago, where
he will assume charge of the Fox middle division.
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week at New York's Best Motion Picture
Houses.
Hazel Dawn at the Strand.
HAZEL DAWN in the Famous Players Film Company's
production, "My Lady Incog," is at the Strand thea-
ter. The story is a combination of thrills and comic
situations, the settings of which Director Sidney Okott took
the company to St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla.
The Strand Topical Review contains some interesting news
and European War pictures. In order to give the audiences
the very best news service in pictures the management now
use news pictures taken by four different concerns. Other
screen attractions are interesting travel pictures and educa-
tional studies and a new comedy. The Strand Quartette,
Martha De Lachmann, soprano; Edith James, contralto;
Martin Richardson, tenor, and Bruce Weyman, baritone, are
also on the program.
Vitagraph Theater Bill.
William Courtenay appears this week at the Vitagraph
theater in Cyrus Townsend Brady's "The Island of Surprise."
Assisting Mr. Courtenay are Eleanor Woodruff, Zena Keefe,
Charles Kent, Anders Randolf, Julia Swayne Gordon, Charles
Wellesley and Denton Vane.
The film, which is produced in five parts under the direc-
tion of Paul Scardon tells the adventures of a young man
cast away on a South Sea Island with the girl he secretly
married, and the girl whom his father has picked out for him
to wed.
The bill also includes "A Telegraphic Tangle," a one-reel
with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, and "Bill Peter's Kid," a
three-reel drama, featuring Mary Anderson and William
Dangman.
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
A new era in the Triangle tenancy of the Knickerbocker
theater began this week when Samuel L. Rothapfel offered
Billie Burke in her first picture play, and Sam Bernard as
a star in Keystone comedy. "Peggy," a Scotch comedy, is
the medium in which Thomas H. Ince introduces Miss Burke
in her long promised debut as a screen star. Bernard ap-
pears as a chef in a Mack Sennett conception called "Be-
cause He Loved Her." The Knickerbocker has been com-
pletely overhauled during the last week, under Mr. Roth-
apfel's direction. One radical change at the Knickerbocker
is the policy of continuous performances seven days a week,
from one o'clock to eleven. Prices have been re-arranged to
correspond to the new policy. William H. Thompson heads
the Billie Burke supporting cast, which includes William
Desmond. Charles Ray. Gertrude Claire. Mona Thomas and
others. Mae Busch, Glen Cavender and Harry McCoy arc
the principal funmakers in Sam Bernard's support.
"The Golden Chance" at the Broadway.
At the Broadway theater Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Reid
are appearing as co-stars in the Jesse L. Lasky production
of Jeanie Macpherson's thrilling society drama. "The Golden
Chance." A modern Cinderalla is the leading character.
From the depths of poverty, the girl is introduced among
the leaders of society, only to be cast back again by her
drunken, thieving husband.
Miss Rid,gely and Mr. Reid are of great assistance to the
picture's success, and the production is fully up to the Lasky
standard. Pathe vveekly news, colored scenarios, cartoons
and comedies complete the program.
UNIVERSAL EXCHANGE MANAGER WINS WATCH.
M. H. Hoffman, manager of exchanges of the Lhiiversal
Film Manufacturing Company, announces that L. L. Henley,
manager of the L^niversal Film & Supply Company, Okla-
homa Citv. Okla., is the winner of the solid gold engraved
watch, which he offered six weeks ago to the branch ex-
change manager who showed the greatest net profit increase
for a four-week period beginning November 22. It is Mr.
Hoffman's intention to give a prize valued at $100 every four
weeks to the manager showing the .greatest net profit over
the preceding four weeks, and Mr. Henley has the distinc-
tion of being the first prize winner.
The present period closed January 8, and the winner will
be announced shortly. The exchange managers are just
beginning to warm up to this contest, and there is a great
deal of interest being manifested by the different managers,
who are all anxious to be sporting one of Mr. Hoffman's
watches.
Tanuary 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
575
"With World Film Directors
Formidable Staff of Capable Producers to Be Augmented—
Some Big Men on the List.
VALUABLE additions to tlie present corps ul directors
of World Film are contemplated in the immediate
future to keep pace with the scale and magnitude of
the productions of this firm. Negotiations are now pendin?
for the enlargement of local studio space and facilities in
addition to the big plant planned for Cuba in the Santiago
district, where Clara Kimball Young will be featured in a
series of noteworthy film plays.
There is Maurice Tourneur, the big amiable Frenchman,
whose masterly craftsmanship was never better shown than
in tlie recent World production of "Trilby." There is the
veteran, Barry O'Neill, who not only' can stage a picture,
l)ut can make a good scenario out of a bad one. '1 hen that
distinguished playmaker, Oscar Eagle, who long before pic-
tures became the rage was doing such important creative
work as staging "The Christian," for Liebler & Co. Hardly
less well-known is genial Emile Chautard. who learned his
art staging the first of the famous French film comedies and
who since then has given the screen more than a score of
successful feature productions. Lastly, and named in that
order only because of their comparative youth, come Frank
Crane and Edwin August, both of whom have been respon-
sible for numerous film successes, and are now at work upon
two of the World Film's most ambitious productions.
Director Tourneur is at present engaged in screening
George Beban's new and delightfully original story tempo-
rarily entitled "The Genius-Pierre." This picture, ranging
in scenic scope from the valleys of Picardy and tlie boule-
vards of Paris to the swarming sections of New York's lower
east side, has given the noted director what he considers
his greatest artistic opportunities. For more than ten weeks,
"Tourneur, Beban and a big company of specially selected
film favorites have worked with infinite pains upon more
than 350 scenes and the picture is only now ncaring com-
pletion.
Director O'Neill, whose latest work, the film presentation
of Holl)rook Blinn in "Life's Whirlpool," is now being en-
joyed by the picture patrons throughout the country, has
returned to the South with Mr. Blinn and a large cornpany
to begin work on his next production. This will be a picture
dealing with life during the reconstruction period in the South
just after the Civil War. It will call for every ounce of
ability this noted director possesses. Some of the scenes
in this picture deal with the closing moments of the great
war and involve the use of an army of several thousand
men in Confederate uniform and other field equipments.
It was necessary to engage a special train of ten cars to
carry the effects from New York to Montgomery, .Alabama,
which will be Mr. O'Neill's headquarters until the main
exteriors of the new feature play are completed.
Director Eagle's latest contribution to the World Film
program of sterling five-part features is the presentation
of Henry Russell Miller's noted American novel, "The Am-
bition of Mark Truitt." The final interiors of this picture
are now being completed at Fort Lee. after which Director
Eagle will begin work on a new script with the same star.
Director Chautard is in the middle of his work on the film
version of Jules Eckert Goodman's sociological drama. "The
Point of View." in which Miss Frances Nelson will make
her debut as a real, honest-to-goodness star. This skillful
director can be counted on to give Miss Nelson every oppor-
tunity' to make her first starring venture one of the season's
greatest triumphs.
Frank Crane at present holds the fort alone in the huge
new Paragon studio, where he is putting the statesque Kitty
Gordon through her first experience as a film star. This
picture, adapted from the novel "As In a Looking Glass,"
deals with official and social life in Washington, the nation's
capital, and offers both Mr. Crane and Miss Gordon excep-
tional opportunities for colorful and brilliant effects. In
fact, the combination of gorgeous gowns, gleaming military
and diplomatic uniforms and the star's world-famous, and
justly so. back, has proved such a strain on director Crane's
eyes that he now goes about his work in a cap with a trans-
parent green visor.
Edwin -\ugust is making his premiere with the World
Film as director in the production of a great Russian drama
in which the peerless Clara Kimball Young is next to be
seen. The young director is on his mettle to produce a
picture that will prove a veritable triumph for all concerned.
Private showings of the reels already consumed would indi-
cate that the World has found in Mr. August a master
craftsman.
Oliver Morosco Signs Broadhurst
Noted American Dramatist Will Supervise the Adaptation
of Many of His Plays for the Screen.
THE Oliver Morosco Photoplay Companj- has just
closed a contract with George Broadhurst, the famous
international playwright for all of his plays and for
all of his future extendflig over a term of years. This is
said to be the largest contract made with any author since
the commencement of
the motion picture in-
dustry. Among the
plays to which the
C^- Oliver Morosco Photo-
"S . play Companj' has ac-
'^SjL. quired the motion pic-
'fMNb tures rights are the fol-
., . .. ^P- lowing: "The Ameri-
__ JMH^ '■-' can Lord," "The
Wrong Mr. Wright,"
"Why Smith Left
Home," "The Specula-
tor," "A Fool and His
Money," "An Interna-
tional Marriage," "The
Crown Prince," "The
Law of the Land,"
"The Captain," "The
Easterner," ''What
Money Can't Buy,"
Ty4^^^^^ "Don't Weaken," "A
r^^^^^^^Kk Man and His Wife."
"A Lucky Dog." In-
A^^^^^BP eluded in the Morosco-
Broadhurst deal also
are the following, play-
ed by T. W. Broad-
hurst: "Tustice," "The
George Broadhurst. Plainsma'n," "The Holy
City" and "Winning
Him Back." Mr. Broadhurst will supervise the scenarios
of all these plays, which will insure the production on the
screen of all dramatic values which have made them famous
ihroughout the world.
Mr. Broadhurst is undoubtedly the foremost dramatist in
.America and his association with this organization proves
conclusively the advance that motion pictures are making
in the development of the silent drama. Mr. Broadhurst
being a comparatively young man, the author of such plays
as "i'ought and Paid for," "The Man of the Hour," etc.,
it is felt that he should in the iie.xt four or five years be
able to give to the motion picture art some of the most im-
portant original plays ever seen on the screen.
It is estimated that Mr. Broadhurst's royalties amount to
more than $150,000 per year, and that several companies were
bidding very high for his association with them.
The importance of this affiliation between Mr, Broadhurst
and the Morosco organization, which releases its product
through the Paramount program, can hardly be overestimat-
ed in its far-reaching effect upon the motion picture industry.
Those who have discussed this remarkable announcement
were of the opinion that no more marked evidence of the
development of the business has ever been given than the
association with a photoplay company of this wonderful
writer whose previous efforts have been devoted practically
exclusively to the speaking stage. It is understood that Mr.
P.roadhurst begins his services with the Morosco Company
at once, although the announcement has yet to be made
as to which of the plays will be the first to be filmed.
DRUM HAS NEW SALES IDEA.
.\ unique sales idea has been hit upon by Harry C. Drum,
the assistant general manager of the World Film Corpora-
tion. His scheme is an entirely novel one for business get-
ting and partakes of the nature of an inspiration. World
Film salesmen, thanks to Mr. Drum's plan, now carry real
"samples" with them and do not depend on their rhetoric
and powers of persuasion to sell their firm's features. The
"sample" in question is what Mr. Drum calls a "sales-reel"
and has created a deal of business and a gread deal of favor-
able comment. The reel consists of about a thousand feet
of film, showing scenes from the World's most recent big
feature successes, pictures of the World's stars in novel
poses, interesting data concerning World Film and brief
pictures and descriptive matter of every phase of the World's
activities.
576
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Advertising a Serial
Essanay's Plan for Exploiting "The Strange Case of Mary
Page" — A Marvel of Modern Publicity Tactics.
IN A CONVERSATION with George K. Spoor, president
of the Essanay Company, the other day, I learned that
after the idea of producing "The Strange Case of Marj-
Page" first occurred to him, fully nine months were spent
in studying the situation from every angle.
The plan for the exploitation of the serial was developed
gradually and was made much easier of accomplishment
by reason of Essanay's valuable connection with the Mc-
Clure publications. This connection clearly showed the
way to handle the publicity most advantageously. With
twenty of the best-known magazines in the country to carry
advance advertising of the serial for a period of two months
and over before the release date of the first episode was
announced, while the story on which the serial was based
was running concurrently in The Ladies' World, the entire
country was acquainted with Essanay's project. These
magazines reached a wide circle of moving picture patrons,
whose interest was immediately awakened in the filming of
the story of the great murder mystery.
To reach a still wider circle of readers interested in mov-
ing pictures, a publicity campaign has been arranged with
123 large dailies of the United States, every one of which
will carry the serial story during the period that the IS
episodes of the filmed story will be released. Many of these
newspapers never before published a serial story of the
kind. Prominent among these newspapers are the New
York World, the Boston Post, the Chicago Daily News, the
Detroit Free Press, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, the Denver
Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Los Angeles Times,
the Portland Oregonian, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, etc.
The dailies on the list encompass every nook and corner of
the country, and each of them will carry both advertising
and the serial story for a period of IS weeks.
The story in The Ladies' World was written by Fred-
erick Lewis, and the serial scenario was done by H. S.
Sheldon. The first four episodes, comprising two reels each,
are already completed by Director Hayden, and the first
release will be made January 24, through the General Film
Company.
At the time of writing Mr. Spoor tells me that nearly 50
expert men are in the field booking the serial. These men,
while working independently, are also working in connec-
tion with the General Film Company's office in the terri-
tory covered by each of them.
The first episode was shipped out to all parts of the
country on January 11, for the special viewing of exhibitors,
and the same policy will be followed in the case of each of
the remaining 14, the advance showing being for the special
benefit of exhibitors.
Before the showing of the first episode, Mr. Spoor as-
sures me that at least one-quarter of a million dollars' worth
of bookings had been secured by ris representatives in the
field. He also tells me that numerous telegrams and letters
have been received from exhibitors in all parts of the coun-
try, who have viewed the first episode, assuring him that if
the succeeding episodes are kept up to the standard of the
first, "The Strange Case of Mary Page," will be the greatest
of all successes in the moving picture serial line.
On Federal Censorship of Moving Pictures.
Appended are editorials of the Chicago Examiner and
the Chicago Evening News on the subject of federal censor-
ship of moving pictures.
The editor of the News in one paragraph, as will be seen,
makes this statement, "It is not, however, true that an
adequate censorship of moving pictures would lead to an
invasion of the liberty of free speech and a free press."
That is just the rub. How are we to get an "adequate"
censorship?
The fifth paragraph of the Examiner editorial meets this
very question, with respect to showing the great difficultie*
m the way.
A recent editorial in the New York American contained the
tollowing paragraphs which convey what "adequate" treat-
ment of the moving picture means:
^i,J^t,!^^Pr.^°^ °®'='''' ^^'^'"'^^ ^°^''^ '" =" '° judgment upon American
literature or American newspapers. We have no federal juries to re-
quire orators to rehearse before them before they may deliver their
orations to a breathless public. uenver meir
But we do have adequate laws protecting the public against in-
=^nf' ","',''^'\''^- '"decent newspapers, and ildecent speakers Upe?-
n?,n1 .y'H ""V*; ^''fu^ '^''^ t^'oy '^° ^° ^t their own risk They can be
Fn^ . f'' fi,"^"" I'"; act. We should have laws to protect society against
indecent films, but we have such laws already. s^msi
We don't need any more federal guardians.
The Examiner editorial:
The Examiner believes federal censorship of moving pictures to be
co°n,°HfnHl'T%'i- ^"^ '""l " "■« <=°""^ i^^ia ="<='^ a censorship to le
onSf-i "'• ""^""^ ^''^ "^"^ weighty objections which Congress should
r-J^ .l*"® ^P^ P''"^®-. ^ ''°ard of censors would be bound by no other
rule than its own judgment in matters of morals, religion and education
theretore in these very matters upon which intelligent persons must
?,Hl^.?f'',''''^F^ ■""!.' ■i'^^''- '''e ■"•'o'e people must submit to the
judgment of a few individuals.
Millions of adult, intelligent American citizens would have their
pictorial entertainment and education limited to just whatever a tew
censors thought they should be allowed to see.
We submit that the theory of our institutions is NOT that we grown
citizens are children, who need moral, religious or educational guar-
dians, but that we are all EQUAL SOVEREIGN CITIZENS, free to use
our own judgments, to make our own standards and to entertain and
instruct ourselves as we see fit, within the limits of orderly decency.
It ought to be evident to any man that just as no newspaper can
please every taste, or can avoid offending some one's prejudices so no
moving picture dealing with moral, religious or educational problems
can please every taste or avoid offending some prejudices. And it would
be impossible for picture producers to tell in advance what might or
might not run counter to the taste or to the prejudices of some censor
Historical pictures, biblical pictures, current war pictures — all these
are sure to excite the disapproval of some persons ; and it is hard to
imagine an educational or historical picture play which the board of
censors would not be importuned by some of its own members to forbid
Now, such procedure is wholly foreign to the theory of free govern-
ment under which we Americans live. Any citizen has a constitutional
right to produce papers, pamphlets, books or picture plays to spread
any religious or historical or economic theory he wants to teach and
the remedy those have who do not like his teachings is to let the papers
or pamphlets or books they do not like go unread and to stay away
from the picture plays they do not want to see.
It Is infinitely better that everybody's religious or political preju-
dices be occasionally offended by some publications, whether in print
or in pictures, than that the liberty of either the printed 6r the pic-
torial press should be subjected to an irresponsible and un-American
censorship.
We are unable to understand how any member of Congress who has
the least respect for democratic free government can vote for this bill
to suppress the freedom of the pictorial press.
The News Editorial:
Shall the federal government act as censor for the moving pictures?
The question is up for settlement now. The measure before Congress
will, if it becomes a law, create a federal moving picture commission
of five members whose tenure shall be six years. These may appoint
advisory and deputy commissioners, the annual cost of all salaries not
to exceed $40,000. The commission will be a part of the bureau of
education. The commission will license every film intended for inter-
state commerce, unless it is obscene, indecent. Immoral, Inhuman, de-
picting prize fights or bull fights or tending to corrupt morals or to
incite crime. In case the bill passes, no film can be shown in any
territory under federal jurisdiction unless approved by the commission.
Certainly many delicate problems are involved, among them every
community's natural wish tor home rule and the undesirability of
creating a bureaucracy in Washington. It Is not, however, true that
an adequate censorship of moving pictures would lead to an invasion
of the liberty of free speech and a free press.
The moving picture is here, undeniably an Influential factor In modem
life. The theaters are patronized chiefly by women and children, who
ought to be protected from greedy and inartistic producers who make
improperly sensational pictures. It must be evident to any observer
that the local censorships have in too many cases fallen short of their
purpose. The federal censorship would be strong enough to eliminate
the obscene and corrupting picture as thoroughly as the government
has eliminated the lottery and similar evils that were beyond control
in any other way.
Apparently, then, such a censorship would be desirable, if controllea
by broad minded and intelligent men.
Chicago Film Brevities.
The first three releases of Bluebird Photoplays were shown
in the exhibition room of Universal, 109 North Dearborn
street, one day last week, and the room was filled twice to
accommodate the exhibitors in attendance. Mr. Lawhead,
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
577
who is manager of Universal bookings in Chicago, informed
me that all those present were highly pleased with Sarah
Bernhardt in "Jeanne Dore," with Helen Ware in "Secret
Love," and with "Undine," which features Ida Schnall. Mr.
Lawhead also stated that bookings had started very satis-
factorily for these subjects, which will be released in order,
the first mentioned being issued on January 24, and the
others, one and two weeks afterwards, respectively. It is
the intention of Universal to open the Colonial theater,
where "The Birth of a Nation" has been housed for some
time past, with Universal's big feature, "The Dumb Girl
of Portici," in which the famous Pavlowa is featured. This
big feature subject is in ten reels, and during a continuous
run at the Colonial it will be under the personal management
of Manager Lawhead. A large orchestra has already been
engaged, and the policy pursued by "The Birth of a Nation"
management in musical accompaniment will be followed.
The prices will run from 25 cents to $1.
* * «
A. W. Goff, assistant general manager of V-L-S-E, Inc.,
made a short stay in the city Saturday, January 8, on his
way back to New York from a business trip through the
middle west. Mr. GoiT reported favorable conditions for
the company he represents.
* * *
Since writing my last letter the management of "The
Birth of a Nation." at the Colonial, has decided to continue
its run at that house until Saturday, January 29, when it will
give place to "The Dumb Girl of Portici,"
* * *
Albert T. Downs, manager of the Orpheum theater, Aurora,
111., called at this office last week and subscribed for the
World. Mrs. M. A. Dewey is owner of the theater, which
seats 335 people. Ten cents admission is charged for World
and Equitable programs. A new 15 by 20-foot Satin Gold-
fibre screen has been ordered from R. S. Keppel, of Chicago,
and will be installed in the near future. Good business was
reported by Mr. Downs.
* ♦ ♦
Colin Campbell, Selig's veteran director, who had been in
the city some time in consultation with Wm. N. Selig, on the
production of "The Crisis," returned to Los Angeles Mon-
day evening, January 10. Director Campbell expects to
return to Chicago in about six weeks' time, when he will
be accompanied by Miss Bessie Eyton, Thomas Santschi.
Miss Eugenie Besserer. Wheeler Oakman and other Seli?
stars. It is expected that many of the interior scenes of
"The Crisis" will be produced in the Chicago studios. Dur-
ing their stay the members of the company, accompanied
by Mr. Selig, will engage in the making of the big exterior
views in St. Louis, Nashville, Vicksburgh and Paducah, Ky.
* * -J
Jack Pickford stopped over in the city last week on his
way from New York City to the Selig Los Angeles studios,
where he will immediately resume work in a series of photo-
plays specially written for him under the guidance of Mr.
Selig.
* * «
F. C. Aiken, division manager of the middle west for the
General Film Company, returned from Omaha, after a week's
trip, on January 14. While there Mr. Aiken appointed C. W.
Taylor, formerly of Chicago, manager of the Omaha branch.
Mr. Taylor was for some time the branch manager in the
City Hall Square Building for the General Film Company,
and prior to that had been with Mr. Aiken on the staflf
of the Theater Film Service for several years. Mr. Aiken
informed me that Mr. Taylor will be united in matrimony to
Miss Gertrude M. Bell, daughter of C. H. Bell, of Council
Bluffs, la., on Sunday. January 16. The Rev. Mr. Mackay, of
the First Presbyterian Church, Omaha, will oflRciate. Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor will be at home thereafter at the Linwood
apartment building, Omaha. The numerous friends of Mr.
Taylor, in Chicago, wish long life and happiness to himself
and his bride. Mr. Aiken reported good business condi-
tions in film circles in Omaha.
* * •
During the past week a special committee of the Chicago
Political Equality League, comprised of 300 club women,
has been investigating Chicago moving picture theaters to
ascertain if improper films are being screened. Reports have
been rife that an effort has been made to exhibit sensa-
tional and salacious pictures by some exhibitors. While the
members of the league give the city censorship board due
credit for performing its full duty, they believe that there
has been in certain cases a violation of the law by exhib-
iting pictures to children, where the permits include adults
only. Second Deputy Funkhouser says that a marked in-
crease of violations of this kind has been shown for some
time past. When the reports of the club are in, the result
will be submitted to the city authorities, and City Prosecutor
Miller will be instructed to prosecute all theater managers
who have violated the law.
* * *
"Madame X," which was produced in pictures some time
ago by Henry W. Savage, was finally passed by the Chicago
board of censors last week, the permit being for adults
only. Second Deputy Funkhouser was guided in issuing
a permit in this case by the fact that the picture can be
shown on a decision handed down by Judge Tuthill in 1914,
by which an injunction was obtained against the city for
refusing a permit to "Magda, a Modern Magdalen," a
photoplay with a plot similar to "Madame X." At that time
Judge Tuthill ruled: "I have viewed the picture and have
found it a lawful subject for exhibition and in no way a viola-
tion of the laws of Illinois, or of the ordinance of the city
of Chicago." "Madame X" is now being run at the Bijou
Dream, on State street. The picture is being booked by
The Pathe Exchange, Inc.
* ♦ *
The Strand Theater, Indianapolis, was opened Saturday
evening, January 15, by the officials of the New Strand the-
ater, Chicago, who own and manage it. President E. C.
Divine, accompanied by a crowd of friends and boosters
from Chicago, organized by Treasurer A. J. Pardridge and
Vice-President J. S. Inderrieden, left Saturday noon, Jan-
uary 14, on a special train. The leading feature on the open-
ing program was "Mice and Men," with Marguerite Clark
in the leading role.
* * *
While Sheriff Frank Green, of Flint, Mich., was watching the
pictures of the Youngstown (Ohio) riots in a picture theater
at Detroit, one night last week, he recognized one Stanislaw
Ferrett in one of the crowds on the screen. Ferrett has
a charge of murder hanging over him, the victim being one
Stanley Vancowskey. Sheriff Green immediately sent one
of his men to Youngstown, where, with the aid of the local
police, Ferrett was arrested.
* « »
John F. McCauley, traveling representative of the Enter-
prise Optical Company, this city, has just returned from a
trip through the state of Wisconsin. Mr. McCauley attended
the opening of the New Merrill theater in Milwaukee, on
Wednesday, January 5. The evening before the official
opening of the Merrill, Manager H. D. Graham held a dress
rehearsal, which was an invitation affair for the moving
picture trade in general and the press. The Merrill theater
is located in the Merrill Building, and is recognized as one
of the finest theaters in the middle west. It has a seating
capacity of 1,300, and runs Triangle pictures at IS cents ad-
mission. The opening program consisted of W. S. Hart in
"The Disciple," and Syd Chaplin in "The Submarine Pirate."
The projection apparatus in the new Merrill, which includes
three of the latest models of the Motiograph projection ma-
chine, was supplied and installed by the Wisconsin Theater
Supply Company, of Milwaukee. The operators at the Mer-
rill are Arthur Weaver and Theodore Weinstein, and they
have one assistant. Manager Graham, who supervised the
details of the opening, is one of the best-known photoplay
theater managers in Wisconsin. He was at one time man-
ager of the Butterfly theater, in Milwaukee.
* » *
Robert Lieber, manager of the Indianapolis branch of the
General Film Company, spent a few hours in the city on
Friday. January 14. Is is so seldom we see Mr. Lieber
nowadays that it is to be regretted he was unable to pro-
long his stay. "Bob" can always have the keys of the city,
so far as Chicago film men are concerned.
* * *
A. Czechowicz, owner of the Kosciuszko Photo Gallery,
2123 North Robey street, well known in the city as an ex-
pert photographer, called at the office one day last week, and
informed me that he is about to enter the producing field in
moving pictures. About two months ago Mr. Czechowicz
incorporated the International Photoplay Company, with a
capital stock of $25,000, all paid up. Mr. Czechowicz is an
ardent Pole, and has resided in this country since 1885. In
connection with some of his friends, it is his dearest wish
to produce pictures of Polish subjects, dealing largely with
Polish historical characters and subjects. I understand that
Mr. Czechowicz is not only in good financial standing him-
self, but that he is also backed by associates also of strong
financial standing. In the near future further details will
be given of Mr. Czechowicz's efforts in the producing field.
578
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLKUAN aad CLARKE IRVINE
FIRE SWEEPS INCEVILLE.
Administration Building Burns, Destroying Several Hundred
Scenarios and Big Stock of Film. Producer Ince and
Many Employes Seriously Burned.
THOMAS H. INCE, director general of the New York
Motion Picture Corporation, and nine of his employes
were seriously burned Tuesday afternoon, this week, in
a fire which gutted the administration building, destroymg
the general offices, the film cutting room, a big stock of films
and several hundred scenarios and other valuable manu-
scripts. . J
While the cause of the fire is unknown, the theory is ad-
vanced that a spark, probably from defective wiring or a
blown-out fuse, dropped into a maze of film fragments in
the "cutting" room of the building. There was a series of
explosions and the entire frame building was a mass of
flames. .
Eight persons were in the cutting room when the explosion
occurred. All dashed for the door, but several were badly
burned before getting out of the blazing building.
Thomas Ince was in his oftice, which adjoins the cutting
room, when the fire broke out. Mr. Ince suffered a severe
injury to his ankle in an automobile -accident some time
ago, and being still lame as a result of the injury, was se-
verely handicapped in escaping from the building. He was
compelled to fight his way through the flames in the film-
cutting room to reach the stairway. When he reached the
foot of the stairs his clothing was on fire, and he had been
badly burned about the face, hands and arms. In half
fainting condition he was carried by Chief Two Lance to
the commissary building and given first aid, then taken in an
automobile to his home in Hollywood. It was reported last
night that Mr. Ince will suffer no lasting ill effects from his
injuries.
U. S. (Dell) Andrews, head of the cutting department, was
perhaps the most seriously burned. He was taken to St
Catherine's Hospital in Santa Monica. Others who were
burned rnore or less severely in the dash for safety were
J. Parker Reed, Roy Stone, Charles Soper, Arthur Sisk, Hal
and Robert Kern, Grant Whitlock and Jack Kelly.
Si.x stenographers employed in the scenario department
located in the building and a telephone operator were cut
off from the stairs by the flames and were rescued from
almost certain death by C. Gardner Sullivan and Monte
Katterjohn, the two scenario writers, and E. H. Allen, busi-
ness manager, who aided the girls to escape from a balcony
at tlie side of the building. Sullivan lowered the girls over
the railing of the balcony and dropped them into the arms
of Katterjohn and Allen. All the girls escaped injury.
According to later information the loss will probably
amount to more than $100,000. The loss caused by the de-
struction of the building was comparatively trifling, as the
structure was of light frame construction and can be dupli-
cated at no great expense.
The real loss is that caused by the destruction of scenarios,
and several photoplays which had just been completed and
were ready for production. The preparation of these plays
alone had occupied more than three months, and it will take
fully as long to do the work over again.
That the entire film stock was not a total loss to the com-
pany was due to the fact that only a few days ago all
the negatives had been removed, and this makes it possible
to duplicate the burned reels. In addition to these completed
films, a number of others in course of preparation also were
destroyed, but these can be replaced.
Of the scenarios destroyed, thirty-five had been accepted
by the company. In addition to these a number of scenarios
which had been read and rejected were burned as were 300
manuscripts which had not been read, and of the authors
of which the company has no record.
That all the official records of the company were not de-
stroyed was due to the presence of mind of R. C. Smith.
When the fire first broke out Smith before quitting the
building, dashed into the room wherj the safe was located
and slammed the door of the safe shut.
PREACHER VS. PREACHER.
The Immorality Question One-Sided — Dr. Brougher Pleads
for Fairness in Criticism of Actors' Morals.
"The public at large docs not hold a minister responsi-
ble for what his congregation does during the week, and
I see no reason why anyone should hold all motion
picture people responsible for the acts that are committed
by a small minority of their numbers," declared the Rev. J.
Whitcomb Brougher of the Temple auditorium Sunday after-
noon to an audience of more than 1,200 persons in the Audi-
torium theater at Venice.
Dr. Brougher was speaking on "The Morals of the Movies"
and the crux of his talk was to the effect that salacious
stories circulated by a preacher regarding the motion picture
fraternity are true as regards only a small part of those who
make their living as film actors and actresses.
Dr. Brougher was introduced by Thomas Dixon, author
of "The Clansman." Mr, Dixon declared in his introductory
speech that the motion picture business in Southern Cali-
fornia is being subjected to the same sort of senseless per-
secution that drove the Huguenots and Pilgrims from Europe
and he asserted that unless this is stopped there will be
grave danger that the film companies will forsake California.
He declared, on the other hand, that if the proper moves are
taken, all the film companies of the east can be attracted
here.
Mr. Dixon asserted, also, that the motion picture is bound
in time to supplant the text book in the schools of the
United States. He also declared there is no need of a local
board of censorship in Los Angeles.
"It was announced that I was invited to speak this after-
noon in defense of the moving picture people and their busi-
ness," said Mr. Brougher. "I want it distinctly understood
that I was not invited to do anything of the kind. An invi-
tation to speak in defense of moving picture people would
seem to imply that they needed somebody to speak in their
defense. Such men as Thomas H. Ince, D. W. Grifiith,
W. H. Clune and others do not need anyone to speak in
their defense. Their business does not need to be defended.
The clean, upright, earnest, efficient picture actor or actress
does not need me or any one else to stand and plead for
them before the public.
"But these managers who are conducting their business
on a high moral plane; these actors and actresses who are
living clean and respectable moral lives, know just as well
as I do that there are persons in the moving picture business
who do not maintain the same high moral ideals that they
do. There are actors and actresses whose lives are above
reproach, but they also understand that there are those who
are employed at times in the making of moving picture
films who can be classed among the rough necks and toughs
and who do not desire to establish or maintain any high
moral standards of life or character. The managers and
directors whose lives are above criticism would not thank
me to come to their defense. The other kind would not ask
me to do it. They would have no respect for me if I did
stand up and defend their immoralities."
The one who spoke in favor of the industry and its thou-
sands of good, artistic, clever and clean toilers, talked so
that the hearers would clearly understand the situation.
He even suggested ways and means of coping with the
situation and indorsed the association formed by prominent
producers to protect the industry in Southern California.
VITAGRAPHERS SNOWBOUND.
Eighteen Actors Arrive After Struggle in Snow Banks.
Crew "on Rations" While Marooned in Bear Valley.
Rollin S. Sturgeon and his company who had been waiting
three months for snow were lost and marooned this week
in the deep snows of the high mountains.
January 22, 1916
THE MUMNG PICTURE WORLD
579
After subsisting for a week on a diet of pancakes, prunes
and beans and then braving a fierce snow storm in a fight
to regain civilization the eighteen plucky players arrived m
our city Sunday afternoon.
Their tale of starvation was told when the eighteen ' sur-
vivors" arrived home after a thrilling escape, by sliding on
snow shoes down the mountain side into Bear \ alley. The
bloodshot eyes and drawn cheeks of the adventurers, some
of whom went almost snow blind, illustrated the graphic
story of the last bean and pancake. And one member of
the party, a musician by preference, exhibited a violin minus
Director Sturgeon, Nell Shipman and Assistant Director
Goodfriend at Bear Valley.
its strings, explaining sorrowfully tliat the departed cat gut
had gone to make soup.
.\ fine team of imported .-Maskan sledge dogs returned with
the party. It was through these dogs that final escape from
the snow was made possible. Not only did they aid in the
perilous slide down the mountain, but it was because it had
come to a question of braving the dangers of the snow or
eating the dogs that the sortie was made.
Nell Shipman and Nell Kellar were in the party, the rest
were men.
For two weeks the party stayed at Pine Knot Lodge, mak-
ing film. Provisions caine on big trucks from San Bernar-
dino. Everything was lovely. Then came the storm. When
the sky had cleared from eight to fifteen feet of snow
blocked all roads.
\i first the exiles thought it a great joke, but when Iguchi,
the official Nipponese chef, reported supplies low, an order
was issued putting everybodv on rations. William DuP'-au
lived up to his character by venturing forth with other
hardy souls in search of deer, which is out of official season,
while Iguchi spent his leisure hours at a nearby stream fish-
ing through a crack in the ice.
.\fter a week of imprisonment. Iguchi reported a quantity
of beans, a little flour and four cans of prunes to be all that
was left in the larder. That meant nothing for the .Maskan
dogs and mighty little for anybody else.
"We had beans and beans and beans." Miss Shipman said.
"Fortunately, the cook was educated in the art of cooking
beans, for he knew twelve different styles. That was all that
saved us from going mad about beans. Once a day we were
given three pancakes apiece and for supper we each had two
prunes. One day we had soup. After that Rill didn't play
his violin any more.
"Finally we got desperate. One morning we came to
breakfast and there were no more beans. Only a pancake
apiece and one prune. Mr. Sturgeon was very thoughtiful.
and as one of the dogs walked through the hall, he watched
it sorrowfully.
"W'e knew what he was thinking, and we all protested. Wo
finally decided it was either break for freedom or stay there
until the end. So we put on our snow shoes, harnessed the
dogs to the sled and started. It was one long slide. Miss
Kellar and I rode the sled, working with heavy boards to
hold it back. The men slipped and slid down.
".\fter what seemed like hours, we arrived at the Shay
ranch. They were awfully nice, and took us on trucks the
rest of the way to San Bernardino. Never again, if I know it.
It was too real for me."
"Well, we were sent out to get some real northwestern
hardship into the films, and I guess, thanks to the elements,
we put it over," said Duncan. "It has been a great expe-
rience even for a motion picture man."
ACTORS' FUND PLANS.
Chairman Lasky Calls Meeting. Three Big Benefits
Scheduled.
lesse L. Lasky, heading Southern California committee of
(he Actors' Fund of America, called the first business meet-
ing of the Executive committee this week in the Mayor's
otifice. There were present, besides Mr. Lasky, De Wolf
Hooper, J. A. Quinn, Will H. Wyatt, Clarke Irvine and
Kenneth McGaffey.
.An outline of the scheme to raise money for the Fund
was considered. The two months campaign will open Thurs-
day, February 10th, on which day stars from the studios will
appear in person at the motion picture theaters. Tickets
will be sold on the streets by the leading actresses, good for
admission to any theater. An extra charge will also be made
by the managers of the vaudeville and higher priced houses
for their seats on that date, and it is expected that a large
sum will be raised.
Saturday, February 12th. a bif ball will be given in one
of the principal hotels, and money received for the sale of
tickets will be turned into the Fund.
Friday, March 3rd, .\\ Levy will give a special "Actors'
Fund Night" at his cafe. Tables will be reserved and sixty
per cent, of the gross receipts of that night will be pre-
sented to the committee.
The campaign will be concluded Friday evening, March
31st, with a monster benefit at the largest theater. This
benefit will run from one to six o'clock and the stars appear-
ing at all theaters, and the photoplayers will do stunts.
.A number of other plans are well under way to fill in the
intervening time. These will be announced later. The first
day the notice asking for subscriptions to the Actors' Fund
of America was posted in the Lasky studio, over two hundred
and fifty dollars were promised. The Ince, Keystone,
Griffith, Universal and other studios have posted this request
for funds and a great amount of money has been promised.
EVERYBODY BOOSTS FILMERS.
The Los Angeles Examiner Comments Admirably on the
Censor Question in the Following Manner.
LET THE LOC.\L CE.XSOR BOARD BE ABOLISHED.
There is now pending before the public welfare committee of
the City Council the problem of whether or not the Board of
Moving Picture Censors shall be continued or abolished, and, if
continued, what its powers and standards shall be in the per-
formance of its functions. A public hearing has been set for
January 24th. at which members of the Council, leaders of the
motion picture industry and representatives of various organiza-
tions In all walks of the city's lite are to thrash out the question.
This hearing should provide a time for the emphatic expression
of disapproval of moving picture censorship and should result in
the abolition by the Council of the local Censor Board.
As the "Examiner" declared Wednesday in an editorial con-
demning the proposed Federal censorship :
"No newspaper is mure earnestly interested in having the
moving picture films free from any suspicion of objectiOTiable
ynattcr than is the 'Examiner/
"And no newspaper is more unalterably opposed to a Federal
or even a local censorship of moving pictures than is the
'Examiner/ "
This question is of national Interest and it is of peculiarly
intimate concern to Los Angeles — the center of the motion pic-
ture manufacturing industry of the world.
The constant and discouraging harassments of censorship and
its stifling effect upon a Los Angeles industry In which millions
of dollars are invested and through which millions of dollars
are circulated here annually might be properly advanced as an
argument for the abolition of the local board.
The economic injustice of censorship, which gives to the board
the arbitrary power to forbid the exhibition of a film which has
cost thousands of dollars to produce and thus encompass the loss
of the money invested as well as potential profits, might also be
set forth as an argument for the abolition of the local board.
And there arc other sound reasons for the abolition of this
board, the exercise of whose functions is in largest measure the
expression of the personal views and prejudices of its members.
But the "Examiner" bases its opposition to moving picture cen-
shorship upon a broader and higher ground, viz. : That such
censorship is a direct violation of the constitutional guarantee of
free speech and free publication and of the liberty of the press.
The same principle that induced the framers of the Constitu-
tion to prohibit censorship of the press should prevent the cen-
shorship of moving pictures. The same influences and the same
laws which regulate the action of a newspaper and compel it to
remain within the proprieties in all matters of publication would
have their effect upon motion pictures.
There are ample laws and powerful influences to penalize all
who misuse the freedom of the press, and there can be sufficient
laws, police regulation and moral influences to penalize those
who abuse equal liberties allowed in the production of pictures
upon the screen.
The basic idea Is that the motion picture, like the press, is a
liberalizing, educational power and that this power should not
be restricted except by the public Itself ; certainly not through
an arbitrary or possibly prejudiced body which passes upon the
picture and prevents it from having even its Initial production.
The moving picture makes the poor man's theater, and the
poor man and the middle class man. whose morals are good and
whose ideals are high, will not patronize pictures that offend the
proprieties or corrode morals. And besides there resides In the
law and in the hands of those administering it a punitive in-
strument for the makers or exhibitors of such moving pictures
as shall transgress the moral or mental welfare of the people.
Let the members of the City Council consider every phase of
580
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
this question, but, above all, let them contemplate the constitu-
tional principle involved, and then let the local Board of Moving
Picture Censors be abolished.
ALLEGED BOARD OF TRADE.
Circle of Sierra Madre Men Elect Officers and Vote to Keep
out "Immoral Movies."
"For the upholding of the moral standard of the com-
munity, no moving picture concerns should be encouraged,"
was what the circle of men, calling themselves The Board
of Trade of Sierra Madre, announced this week when they
held an election of officers in their little hamlet.
Many of the film producers visit the place and the adjoin-
ing canyons, for the picturesque scenery and unusual oppor-
tunities for good productions.
By the sentiment expressed at the board meeting their
actions have not encouraged any desire for their permanent
location there.
The board refused decidedly giving any support or en-
couragement to concessions by the city for the establishment
in this region of film-producing companies. The question
arose over an application for a concession.
Here is an example of something that means nothing.
These men, one may safely venture to say, never even saw
a studio, nor met a player.
They are banded together to do good to their village,
and if a film concern tries to locate there this so-called board
of trade, resists its efforts, because they think the morals
of picture people are dead wrong — and thereby keep out
several thousand dollars a week from the coffers of the
townspeople.
The short-sightedness of this "booster" organization is
woeful. There is not a city from the Mexican border to the
Canadian line, and from the Pacific to the Atlantic that is
not burning with a desire to welcome, any established film
manufacturing company.
LOS ANGELES FILM BREVITIES.
Daily papers advise that a petition for a mandate compell-
ing Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State, to file the articles of
the incorporation of the Film Producers (Inc.), has been
denied by the Supreme Court, and the writ discharged.
Secretary of State Jordan refused to file the articles on
the ground that they violated the State's laws as on incor-
poration.
The company is incorporated for $1,000,000, with 50,000
shares of stock of the par value of ?1 each, and 47,500 shares
of preferred stock of the par value of $20 a share. The law
provides that preferred stock shall have no advantage either
as to voting power or statutory or constitutional liability of
the holders to the creditors of the company. The court holds
that under the articles of incorporation, the holders of the
preferred stock are given a prefeience in voting power which
is not allowed under the laws of this State.
* * *
From Santa Barbara we are informed that the magnificent
new glass studio of the American Film Company will be the
scene of a dance, given by the employes of the company,
Friday evening, January 14.
The dance is the result of a movement started some time
ago by Superintendent C. P. Morrison, and sanctioned by
Manager P. G. Lynch. The purpose is to create a fund to
be known as the "employes emergency" fund, to be used in
helping any employe of the company through periods of
illness, accident or other misfortunes. The receipts of the
coming dance will serve as a nucleus for this fund and it will
be added to later by the receipts from other dances, wild
west shows and other forms of entertainment.
It was originally planned to give this dance on New Year's
eve, but when it was learned that several of the local organi-
zations had already made preparations for this date, the
"American" employes decided to postpone their affair so as
not to interfere with these jollifications.
The big glass studio will be elaborately decorated. A ten-
piece orchestra vyill be located on the second floor, and
there will be seating accommodations for 500 persons. Be-
sides dancing there will be a varied program of entertain-
ment. During the evening refreshments will be served free.
* * *
The new electric light studio at Universal City is now
completed and twelve companies already at work in the
big strncture.
» • *
Al Christie and his two companies having left the Uni-
versal Film Manufacturing Company are now producing in-
dependently and have established their new quarters in Uni-
versal's old Hollywood studio at Gower street. Their come-
dies will continue to be released under the "Nestor" brand
and will be handled by the Universal on a footage basis.
Horace Davey is still directing the second Nestor company
while Christie himself is directing the first with Eddie Lyons,
Lee Moran and Betty Compson as principal players.
* ♦ *
George Cochrane, a brother of Robert H., the vice presi-
dent of Universal Film Manufacturing Company, has been
placed on the producing end of the activities of the Pacific
Coast studios, and started his first picture at Universal City
this week. The name of the production is "Shackles," from
a story by Laura Oakley and adapted for the screen
by F. McGrew Willis. Douglas Gerrard and Car-
m'en Phillips will appear in the leading roles.
Thelma Francis, who
' was accorded the
honor of being the
most beautiful girl at
the Southern California
Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' Ball New
Year's eve by a com-
m i 1 1 e e comprisin.ij
Carl Laemmle, Hobart
Henley and Crane Wil-
bur, the understanding
being that the one thus
chosen would be offer-
ed a place in pictures
at the Universal
studios, has reported
for work at Universal
City this week.
The lucky girl has
been placed on the
company's payroll as
leading lady and a com-
pany is expected to be
formed for her in a few
days.
Although a novice in
the motion pictures.
Miss Francis is not
without theatrical
training. She studied
for over a year under the direction of Maude Fealy in
Denver, and has appeared in stock.
* * *
John Emerson, who for the past three months has been
engaged in producing Douglas Faribanks' Fine Arts Play,
"His Picture in the Papers," at the New York Triangle
studios, has been recalled to the Los Angeles studios and
is now directing "Macbeth" in which Sir Herbert Beerbohm
Tree is being starred. Mr. Emerson's extensive theatrical
experience as general stage director with Charles Frohman
and others qualifies him to direct such an important pro-
duction.
* * *
Dorothy Gish has also returned from New York and is
now starting rehearsals for another Triangle play at the
Western Fine Arts studios. The name of this production is
"Katie Bauer" and Owen Moore will play the opposite lead.
The cast includes Fred Turner, Fred Butler, Kate Torcray
and Margaret Marsh.
* « »
Joe Jackson, the famous tramp comedian, will appear in
Keystone comedies and has started his first picture supported
by Mack Swain, and a selected company of Keystone players.
* * «
Fred Mace and Anna Luther who took the principal parts
in "Crooked to the End," are working on another Keystone
film thriller. In this picture we are told that Miss Luther
makes a leap on horseback from the bank of a river to the
water far below, in order to cross after a bridge has been
burned and Fred Mace is bound to a fly-wheel in a mill and
spun around at dizzy speed. Another member of the com-
pany is lashed to the carriage of a stone crushing machine
and sent to what appears to be certain death, and there are
many other equally hazardous feats that will prerent any
Triangle audience from becoming drowsy during the action
of this photoplay.
* * *
A. C. DeLang, of the Rolin Film Company, was married
Friday last week to Miss Annabel Wyatt. The manage-
ment gave a wedding reception in honor of the event.
Thelma Francis.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
581
Several hundred members of the Pals club, an organization
of motion picture celebrities, stage stars, city and county
officials and other congenial spirits, enjoyed the novelty of
listening to a speech by Roscoe Arbuckle, who is in New
York at the Pals meeting Saturday night last week.
The speakers in the Eastern metropolis made their ad-
dresses over a trans-continental wire and separate receivers
were supplied to each member and guest of the Pals.
Fred Mace, who was the guest of honor for the evening,
conceived the idea of the telephonic speech making and Big
Chief Pal Guy Woodward immediately co-operated with him
in the plan.
On the night of January 24th the Pals will turn out in full
force to greet Anna Held, who is a life member of the order.
* * *
This week, when the cold wave from the far north swept
down the coast, the city and environs were covered by a
soft white comforter of snow, varying in depth from one to
six inches. Universal City was the Alaska of Southern Cali-
fornia. Here snow fell in regular blizzards for many minutes
during the squall, and before an hour passed the players
Snow Scene at UniversjJ City.
were having a big snowball battle, and were building snow
houses and making snow men.
At other points where films are made, light blankets of
snow fell. Old timers refused to believe that snow fell until
they saw actual pictures taken out in the snow. One of the
extraordinary sights was the orange groves which bore ripen-
ing fruit, with leaves covered with snow.
* * •
Henry McRae, the former director general, is not going to
the Orient. At least not for quite a while. Instead he will
remain at work at Universal City and produce 101 Bison
releases of the western spectacular type. Marie Walcamp,
his former leading woman, will play leads in these pro-
ductions.
* • •
Edward Ferguson, the husband of Elsie Ferguson, has
joined the producing staff of the Universal Coast studios
and is now preparing his first picture, a two-reel feature
entitled "Their Act." The cast has not yet been selected.
* * *
Robert Leonard and his company of Rex players will soon
begin production of a five-reel drama written by Calder
Johnstone under the title "A True Story of Cinderella." Ella
Hall and Robert Leonard will pfay principals.
* * «
Sessue Hayakawa, the Japanese actor, and his wife, Tsusu
Aoki, are playing Chinese characters in a Lasky production
under direction of Frank Reicher. Fanny Ward and Jack
Dean, the newlyweds, play the other two principal characters.
* • «
Henry R. Johnston, second vice president of the Rolin
Film Company, with offices in New York City, arrived in
Los Angeles this week from a trip through the Orient. Mr.
Johnston, who is accompanied by his charming wife, will
shortly depart to the Eastern metropolis. In the meantime
many plans are being made for his entertainment by Man-
ager Whiting and President Roach. Mr. Johnston reports
good progress with Rolin films in the far eastern countries
and especially in China, Japan and the English colonies. Mr.
Johnston is contemplating a trip to South American coun-
tries in the near future in the interest of his company.
Harold C. Lloyd, leading man of the Rolin Film Company,
was nearly asphyxiated this week in a Phunphilm comedy
scene, when director Roach placed him inside the engine
compartment of a large racing car with a smoke-pot and the
hood fastened on firmly. The car was only driven a short
distance necessary to make the scene, but on opening the
hood the actor was found unconscious, overcome with the
smoke. Prompt service of a physician with a pulmotor suc-
ceeded in bringing Lloyd to, and owing to his iron constitu-
tion he was able to go on with his work the following day.
It was however, a mighty close call for Lonesome Luke.
« « «
An elaborate cafe set is under construction at the Fine
Arts studio, in which a number of the scenes for De Wolf
Hopper's new play, "Sunshine Dad," will be staged by
Producer Edward Dillon.
For these scenes the entire cabaret forces have been se-
De Wolf Hopper and Fay Tincher with Cabaret Talent from
Levy's Los Angeles Cafe, Secured for Fine Arts'
"Sunshine Dad."
cured from Levy's cafe and the cabaret scenes will be super-
vised by Ethel Davis, De Wolf Hopper, Fay Tincher, Jewel
Carman, Chester Withey, Raymond Wells and Eugene Pal-
lette will be prominent in the filming of the big cafe scenes.
STUDIO NEWS.
When you see Don Quixote, watch the footage well where
George Walsh tries to kill himself by putting a snake to his
throat. The "rep" is supposed to be a Spanish asp, but it is
really only a little California rattler. De Wolf Hopper tells
the following story:
"That was my bright idea, and it's one on me. When we
were seeking a unique and striking method by which Mr.
Walsh might despatch himself, it occurred to me it would
be startling to have him make way with himself by means
of the rattlesnake route. We went through the nervous
process of working in the company of the reptile. George
Walsh even got bitten, and after it was all over we found
there are no rattlesnakes in Spain. So we painted out his
rattles on the film and he became a Spanish asp."
* • •
The film and stage folk gave a benefit last Sunday evening
at the Mason Opera house when about $2,000 were raised for
Los Angeles Newsboys.
In the audience were many of the most prominent people
of the city and contrary to the usual custom, the highest-
price seats were in greatest demand. On the stage were
notable musicians and stars of the spoken drama and of film-
land, all giving freely of their abilities to a performance
rare indeed for variety and quality of entertainment.
Among the stars who acted as magnets for the elusive
"big iron men" were such distinguished players as Sir Her-
bet Beerbohm Tree, De Wolf Hopper, Walker Whiteside,
Constance Collier, Florencio Constantino, Eddy Foy and the
Seven Little Foys, Edna Goodrich, Dustin and William
Farnum, William Collier, Constance Balfour, Charlie Murray,
Polly Moran, H. Guy Woodward, Blanche Hall, Joe Jackson,
Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, Filson and Errol. Frank
Egan, Harry Gribben, Lydie Yeamons-Titus, Burt Wesner,
Victor Moore, Marion Shipp and her dancers. La Monaca
and his Venice Band, and Charlie Chaplin.
* * *
At the Balboa, Jack Lait is busy on a new photoplay series
for Balboa. While in Chicago recently, H. M. Horkheimer
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Januar_v 22, 1916
closed with Lait. He will be remembered as the author of
"Help Wanted." This will be Lait's first piece written for
the screen. To portray it, Balboa will offer some of the best
known artists in filmdom.
* * *
Lillian Russell's husband, Alexander Moore, the multi-
millionaire Philadelphia publisher, was a visitor to Inceville,
this week. He was escorted from Los Angeles to the studio
by Frank Tannehill, of the Ince Scenario staff, and then
= tiown about the plant personally by Producer Ince. Later
he inspected the new plant at Culver City, and expressed his
admiration for the film maker and his large plant.
* * *
Everything is ready for the big scenes for the newest
Lasky picture and the replicas of the two ships to be used
in the "To Have and To Hold" production, now being built
in the Harbor are nearly completed. The first of the week
the two boats will sail for Catalina for the^ filming of the
exterior scenes. Over two hundred extras will be used. As
the stars of the production, Mae Murray and Wallace Reid,
insisted upon being captains of the ships, they are now
trying to stage a race, each betting on their own ship.
* * *
"God's Country and the Woman" the Sturgeon Vitagraph
feature will have some very realistic interiors. In building
these sets every detail of description as given in the book
being picturized has been followed. To get the exact sort
of tiuilding material and lumber for the furniture, a srnall
army of property men spent many days in the hills hewing
down trees. At the studio an extra force of workmen under
the able direction of James Brown lost no time in shaping
them into required form.
* ♦ •
Lewis J. Cody, star, now with Selig, is appearing in a
thrilling five-reel picture called "The Grinning Skull of Re-
spectability."
* « *
These are indeed busy days at the two great plants oper-
ated by Thomas H. Ince — for with upwards of five hundred
persons working steadily at various tasks, and with virtually
every department of importance in full swing, the new
quarter-million dollar studios became a reality this week.
Although there yet remain to be applied the finishing
touches to most of the buildings and although the wardrobe
and property rooms have not as yet been stocked to their
respective capacities, the work of production has begun in
earnest and henceforth a vast majority of the scenes in
forthcoming Ince features will be made at the new plant.
With the Exhibitors.
Clune's Auditorium opened with the new production of
Rex Beach's great Alaskan story, "The Spoilers," which has
been re-done into 12,000 feet. His Broadway house has
started Tyrone Power in "The Devil-in-Chief."
* * *
Quinn's Superba, after the second Farrar film opens with
Camille, which stars Clara Kimball Young. The new Hearst-
Vitagraph film newspaper is an added attraction.
* * *
The Majestic and Burbank theaters, running Triangle plays,
are booked with the latest pictures. The former continues
another week with the Hopper success "Don Quixote," and
Mack Sennett's hair-raiser, "The Submarine Pirate."
* * *
Tally's Broadway theater presents "The Great Divide,"
with House Peters. He advertised this film in a novel way
last week by first projecting a slide calling attention to this
picture, then dissolving in a fifty-foot flash from the real
film, then dissolving out to "Next Week."
* * *
Miller's house is packing them in to see Richard Mans-
field's "A Parisian Romance," made by Fox. The Alhambra
shows "The Unfaithful Wife." with Robert B. Mantell.
* * *
Woodley's is making a success with Marv Pickford in her
latest play. "The Foundling."
* * *
The Palace of Pictures shows Blanch Ring in "The Yan-
kee Girl."
* * *
Pantage's runs "The Red Circle" and at the Orpheum film
fans are seeking Eddie Foy in the flesh after witnessing his
exploits in films.
General Film Company Not to Dissolve
Action of Government in Standard Oil Case is Cited As an
Indication of Probable Course to Be Taken.
RUMORS which appear highly uninformed in the light of
the most intelligent opinion in film circles, have been
circulating this week regarding the General Film Com-
pany. These rumors, due to the imminence of the filing of a
decree in the Government suit centering about the Motion
Picture Patents Company, have gone so far as to state that
the General Film Company was to be dissolved, and it was to
go voluntarily out of existence, that its business was to be
absorbed by other companies, etc.
It is of course, impossible at the present time for even the
most astute to forecast correctly the terms of the decree
which will be filed in the Government suit, but it can be
said that the General Film Company will not be dissolved,
will not retire voluntarily from business, and that it will
not be absorbed by any other companies. On the contrary,
the General Film Company will be in a position, under the
new policies of co-operation with the exhibitor, put into
force by President J. A. Berst, to serve the exhibitor in
the most efficient way.
Men in quarters of filmdom, which heretofore have proved
the most authoritative, scoff at the idea that the General
Film Company will be dissolved. They assert most posi-
tively that the outcome of the patents case could in no way
alter the relation of the General Film Company with the
exhibitor and with the manufacturers.
The General Film, they point out, is an organization of
exchanges precisely as other distributing agencies are organ-
ization of exchanges. The General Film Company, like its
rivals, procures films from manufacturers and. like other
organizations, rents through exchanges to exhibitors. Its
business is conducted lawfully.
For the proof of their assertion that no decision in the
patents case will materially affect the General Film Com-
pany, these men instance three sets of facts about which
there can be no dispute:
1. Property belonging lawfully to stockholders of a cor-
poration cannot be taken from the stockholders.
2. As the outcome of the Government prosecution of the
Standard Oil Company none of its subsidiary companies
were put out of existence.
3. In the Standard Oil case as in the patents case, the
separate entities (separate corporations), were defendants.
The Government did not attempt to end the life of any of
these, but did object to the relation between them. The
General Film Company is simply one of the defendants in
a group of defendants.
A peep into the Standard Oil case puts an end at once,
it is asserted in the best informed film circles, to any
such idle supposition as that the General Film Company will
go out of existence.
In the Standard Oil suit, the Government brought its pro-
ceedings against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey,
the parent company, and its thirty-four subsidiaries, that is
the thirty-four companies whose stock was held by the
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. After the Standard
Oil Company had lost the case, and the decree was finally
filed, it was directed that the stock of the subsidiaries held
by the New Jersey Company be distributed to the stock-
holders of the New Jersey Company in proportion to their
holdings. There were six thousand and five stockholders.
The distribution made necessary the use of fractions, the
numerators of these fractions depending upon" the holding
of each of the 6.005 in the Standard Oil of New Jersey.
After this stock distribution had been effected, no effort
was made to disturb the corporate existence of either Stand-
ard Oil of New Jersey or the thirty-four companies. But
each of the thirty-four elected its own officers and was
placed under its own management.
It should also be remembered that the petition filed in this
case alleged an unlawful restraint of trade and asked only
that a stop be put to the alleged illegal practices by power
of law. The conclusion of the court was that "the petitioner
is entitled to the relief prayed."
By this it may be taken that no dissolution was asked for
or is intended by the Government, for, as is well known to
the motion picture trade, the alleged unlawful practices
complained of have long since ceased to be followed by the
defendants: that there is no monoply of the trade in mo-
tion pictures nor is there any attempt being made to control
motion picture cameras and other devices used in the making
f>r exhibiting of pictures.
/amiary 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
583
Here's the "Regisseur"
He's Baron Dewitz, and a Danish Authority on Motion
Picture Technique and More.
WHETHER or not motion picture producers are ready
yet, or not, to accept the new departure into the
realms of higher art for the films, which the Baron
Dewitz, the Danish picture authority, is attempting to in-
troduce into American studios, they will be forced to, sooner
or later, by the demands of the public.
Baron Dewitz is what is known as a "regisseur cinematique"
which crudely translated means "consulting technical di-
rector." But it really means more than that.
In Europe all the royal and national theaters, subsidized
as they are by bountiful government grants, retain a staff of
regisseurs, as a rule
r. one for the drama, one
? i ■ for the comedy, and
_^^^J|^ one for the ballet,
which are the three
separate and distinct
units that make up the
artistic institution
known as the royal
theater. These regis-
seurs are professional
histrionic connoisseurs.
They absorb everything
of technical value bear-
ing on their appoint-
ments. They are gov-
ernment officials, ap-
pointed by the crown
for life. Naturally they
become experts in the
most exacting meaning
of the term. They
never cease to study,
observe and compare,
thus obtaining new
ideas in the technique
of thetr particular do-
main.
The Baron Dewitz is
the only professional
regisseur known to
have adapted his elab-
orately a c c u m ul ated
knowledge of technique to the screen, having scored a start-
ling success with the Union Film Corporation in Berlin
and the Svenska Biografen in Stockholm.
Europe has accepted this new profession, then. The
American public is demanding a higher and higher grade
of motion picture production. Witness the success of high
class theaters where nothing but high class films are shown.
But there are ludicrous er' ors in even the high class films.
A dentist was seen the other day putting his patient to
sleep from a tube of gas connected with the gas light.
Guests at garden parties appear in evening gowns and frock
coats, quite as often as the proverbial reporter pulls out
his note book. Peasants supposed to inhabit the mesas of
Spain go about garbed in the costumes of the Alps or of the
Russian steppes.
"The people don't know the diflference," the producers
argue. But the people are coming more and more to know
the difference. The demands for carefully produced films
has increased tremendously during the past five years. The
attendance at motion picture theaters has vastly increased.
Say, and this is putting it at a high average, that 20,000,000
people in the United States do attend the motion picture
theaters daily, what of the 80.000,000 who do not come. How
many more do you suppose would come if they were not
bored by the stupidities and blunders slipped through on the
screen because the director and the producer have been in
two great a hurry or have not known.
By introducing the "regisseur cinematique" to the picture
field the Baron Dewitz assures accuracy and artistic finish
to the film.
He does not interfere with the director's work. He is
handed the script before the director starts work, li the
setting calls for the costumes, the background, the social
customs of the Fourteenth Century, it will be the business
of the regisseur to provide all these with a correct detailed
description to the director.
He will supplant the work of the director, lifting it from
the workshop of the craft over into the realm of art. He
will make the motion picture appeal to the thousands of
Baron Dewitz.
highly educated and cultured people who do not attend the
pictures now because their inaccuracies bore or disgust,
rather than amuse them.
There is need for a regisseur in every motion picture
studio. He must be an exceptional man, and one who is
hard to find. As the Baron, he must be widely traveled,
widely read, widely experienced. He must have a working
insight into the main channels of universal knowledge. He
must know society, he must know the technic of all
professions.
The time is coming when the producer will not be satisfied
to pay $500 or $1,000 a week to a director who has never
crossed a fashionable threshold to produce a society and
oflicial film. Motion pictures, as well as gentlemen and ladies,
bear the ear mark of good or poor breeding, according to
"the way they've been brought up."
Von Schiller's Admirers Increasing
FOUR months ago there came to the David Horsley
studios in Los Angeles, unheralded and unannounced, a
young actor named Carl von Schiller. He was placed
in Crane Wilbur's company by Mr. Horsley and for his first
picture was given a part that only an accomplished actor
could effectively play.
It was in "The Blood
of Our Brothers" and
the character was that
of a semi-heavy. Mr.
von Schiller jumped in,
worked hard, and when
the finished picture was
shown on the screen it
was easy to be seen
that in this actor the
Horsley studios pos-
sessed a player hardly
anything short of a
"find."
Following this first
successful appearance
he was cast for
"heavies." As such he
appeared in "Could a
Man Do More?" and
"The Mystery of Car-
ter Breene," both star-
ring Crane Wilbur. His
next appearance is in
"Vengeance is Mine!"
which is to be released as a David Horsley-Mutual Master-
picture, de luxe edition, and in which he has a part that in
its prominence is second only to that of the star. Crane
Wilbur. The fine acting of Mr. von Schiller in scenes with
Mr. Wilbur have made such periods in the film unusually
compelling, which, in telling, is a tribute to the abilities of
both actors.
Prior to joining the Horsley forces Mr. von Schiller was
with the Morosco company. There he played juvenile parts
in "Captain Courtesy," "The Hypocrites" and "The Traitors."
Compliments to the actor have been paid in letter by many
of his admirers, the number of which is steadily climbing,
judging by the increasing bulkiness of his mail.
Carl von Schiller.
WANTS TO JUMP OFF WOOLWORTH BUILDING.
The number of persons who are willing to do almost any-
thing to break into motion pictures is past counting. Here
is one who wants to "drop in" the business, and in the
further parlance of the street, stands ready to "fall for mo-
tion pictures," Comes one Theodore Finkelstein, of No.
659 Hinsdale street, Brooklyn, N. Y., who writes Lewis
Hooper, casting director at the Rolfe-Metro studio, as fol-
lows:
"My dear Mr. Hooper: I want to be the first man to
jump off the Woolworth Building in a parachute, and I want
your advice if you will be kind enough to advise me. What
I want to know is, how to go about it. That is to notify
different film companies, and who to see. Also what price
to charge. You will greatly oblige me by sparing me some
of your valuable time."
PAT SULLIVAN IN CARTOON FIELD.
Pat Sullivan, a cartoonist associated with McClure's Syn-
dicate and experienced in making comedy drawings for the
screen, has sold the first of a series of pictures to the Uni-
versal company. It is probable that Mr. Sullivan will be-
come a regular contributor to the Universal program.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Robert Vignola, Famous Players Director
Former Kalem Producer Stages "The Spider," in Which
Pauline Frederick Is Starred.
CLOSELY following the news that John O'Brien and
Frederick Thompson had joined the directorial forces
of the Famous Players Film Company, there comes
the announcement that Robert C. V'ignola, for seven years
director with the Kalem Company, has been engaged by the
first-named organiza-
tion in a similar capac-
ity.
Mr. Vignola is one
of the best-known
figures in filmdom, hav-
ing traveled in Ireland,
Scotland, England,
France, Italy, Algiers,
Egypt and the Holy
Land during the seven
years in which he has
been identified with
the business. Among
his most notable pro-
ductions of recent dale
and those which a.-e
most readily called to
mind, are "Don Caesir
De Bazan," "The Barc-
foot Boy,'' "The
Haunting Fear," "The
Maker o f Dreams,"
"The Dance of Death"
and "The \'ampire."
It is a peculiar coin-
cidence that Mr. Vig-
nola owes his entry
into the motion picture
field to another Famous Players director. Sidney Olcott. who
engaged him to play his first silent role — an Italian char-
acter part. Into the interpretation of this role, Mr. Vignola
put the natural powers of national feeling — for he is an
Italian — and the experience of eight years on the stage.
So successful was this debut that Mr. Olcott later engaged
him to play Judas in "From the Manger to the Cross," the
first five-reel film produced in this country, and he became
the first actor who was placed upon a permanent salary
by Kalem.
Mr. Vignola treasures among his most valuable posses-
sions a handsome loving cup which was presented to him by
the plaj-ers who have been under his direction at the time
of his leaving the Kalem Company to join Famous Players.
The new director's first production under the new banner
will be "The Spider." in which Pauline Frederick is starred.
It is the Paramount release for January 27. In support of
the star there appear Thomas Holding, who has appeared
with Miss Frederick in many of her most recent prodtu--
tions, and Frank Losee, who was last seen in Denman
Thompson's famous role of Josh Whitcomb, in "The Old
Homestead."
Robert Vignola.
Mutual Masterpictures
Offerings for the Week of January 24 Are of Excellent
Character and Quality.
SECOND of the weekly group of three Mutual Master-
pictures, Edition de Luxe, to be released by the Mutual
Film Corporation, are announced as follows: "As a
Woman Sows," five reels, Monday, January 24: "Lord Love-
land Discovers America," five reels, Thursday, January 27;
"Betrayed," five reels, Saturday, January 29.
"As a Woman Sows," first of the feature releases for the
week, is a Gaumont production, featuring the popular stage
and screen star, Gertrude Robinson, supported by Alexander
Gaden, equally well known for his many successes on the
speaking stage and the screen, and an exceptionally power-
ful cast of regular Gaumont stock players. It depicts the
story of a young wife's folly, in which Miss Robinson por-
trays the part of the wife. The story is based on a man's
fight for political supremacy, during which he becomes .«o
obsessed that he neglects his wife, leaving her to the com-
panionship of an unscrupulous friend.
Miss Robinson, as "Milly," wife of the mayor of Lynboro.
has been cast for a part that permits her to bring into play
the many dramatic qualities which have won for her an
enviable position both on the stage and in the studios. Jn
Alexander Gaden, no better selection for the portrayal of
Loren Hayward, the mayor, could have been made.
"Lord Loveland Discovers America," second of the Mu-
tual Masterpictures, Edition de Luxe, for release during the
week of January 24, is a filmization of the famous story of
the_ same name, by C. N. and A. M. Williamson, whose
various offerings to the world of fiction have won them wide
acclaim. In this picture, produced at the American studios,
Arthur Maude scores one of his greatest screen achieve-
ments in the role of "Lord Loveland." Constance Crawley,
who has shared honors with Mr. Maude in a number of
feature productions screened at the American studios for
the Mutual, appears in Mr. Maude's support. Her por-
trayal of "Leslie Dreamer" is conceded one of Miss Craw-
ley's most excellent screen characterizations. In the cast
are William Carroll, Charles Newton, William Frawley,
George Clancy and Nell Franzen.
"Betrayed" was written especially for Miss Carlton and
presents her in a role entirely new to her admirers. As
the daughter of an old Indian chief, who quits the western
reservation for the eastern metropolis, this young star
renders an exceptionally powerful characterization.
In this picture, a dozen or more full-blooded Indians were
obtained, with the sanction of the federal government, with
the understanding, of course, that they would be returned
to the reservation immediately after the picture had been
completed.
"Betrayed" is a drama full of adventure and throughout
it runs one of the prettiest love stories imaginable. It is
beyond doubt one of the best pictures that has ever come
from the New Rochelle studios of the Thanhouser Com-
pany.
M. P. Inventor in Distress
Mr. Friese Greene, Who Helped to Make the Motion Picture
Commercially Possible, Fallen Upon Evil Days.
IN THE history of the motion picture no name is de-
serving of more credit and honor than that of Mr.
Friese Greene. It was largely through his inventions
that motion pictures were made commercially possible. It
is distressing to think that this eminent and brilliant man,
to whom we owe so much, is now in the grip of poverty.
Our esteerned British contemporary. The Bioscope, has opei;-
ed a list of subscriptions to relieve the present wants of the
distinguished inventor. Mr. Greene has a family, consisting
of wife and children. At the time the last issue of The
Bioscope reached us, a bailiff was in possession of Mr.
Greene's home for the sum of $250.00 due for rent.
We hope that generous .A.merica will remember the groat
inventor in these evil days that have come to him. We liopa
that enough money will be raised to relieve his present dis-
tress and assure him of a better chance in future.
Readers of The Moving Picture World who wish to con-
Mr. Friese Greene's laboratory, showing the first practical
camera and projector for taking and exhibiting animated
photographs from one point of view on an endless
band of film.
tribute to such a noble work may send their offerings to
The Bioscope, 85 Shaftesbury avenue, London. The editor
of The Bioscope will make public acknowledgment of all
monevs received.
January 22. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
585
"Stingaree" Nears End
Strong Episodes Promised for Closing Issues of Kalem's
Popular Series — Other Early February Releases.
AFTER establishing a mark as Kalem's most popular
series production — always excluding the never-tlaggins^
"Hazards of Helen" — "Stingaree" will, in February,
round out its twelve-week career. A trio of strong releases
is promised for the closing issues of the series, beginning
with "The Villain Worshipper," released next Wednesday.
Though the Hornung series will be officially ended on Feb-
ruary 9, it is probable that there are many more months
of life awaiting it in the theaters, for the General Film
exchanges report a surprising number of exhibitors who
are at this late date beginning the series with plans to run
through the twelve. The addition of twelve newspapers last
week to the list of those puljlishing the stories is further
evidence of the long life that meritorious film productions
may expect.
E. W. Hornung breaks all picture precedents in "The Vil-
lain Worshipper," the tenth of the series, by allowing the
picture to close with his hero still behind prison bars.
Stingaree sets out to cure a misguided youth with ambitions
to follow in the footsteps of the bushranger, but his well-
meant efforts result disastrously in the young man's cap-
ture. The bushranger then attempts to secure his release,
and succeeds at the price of his own liberty. As if to further
show his disregard for precedent, Hornung follows this
episode with "The Moth and the Star," released February 2,
which sees Stingaree out of jail and in again. Had it not
been for his audacious daring in attending a concert at which
Ethel, his former sweetheart, was to sing, the bushranger
mi.ght have made .good his escape. Needless to say, however,
"The Darkest Hour," which closes the series on February 9,
enables Stingaree to once more make his escape and this
time to find happiness in the arms of Ethel. Like the initial
episode of the series, "The Darkest Hour," is an original
story, written to adapt the novel to screen purposes.
Kalem's five-reel-a-week schedule includes a varied list of
offerings for the early part of February in addition to the
"Stingaree" series. Chief in importance on the calendar
is the "Hazards of Helen" series, in which the daring rail-
road heroine continues to devise new means of temptiiig
fate. "The Broken Wire," a single reeler released .Saturday,
February S, starts the month for the "Hazards."
The ne.xt few weeks will also see the release of three
episodes of "The A'entures of Marguerite" that are said to be
among the strongest of Kalem single-reel releases of the past
year. The trio of "\'entures" has ben written by Howard Irv-
ing Young around the theme of preparedness and with The
Wolf, an international spy, as the central character. "The
Scene from "The Broken Wire" (Kalem).
Fate of America," scheduled for release on January 28, starts
this new series. It is followed by "The Lurking Peril," on
February 4, and "The Trail's End," February 11. The stories
are characterized by rapid-fire action of a melodramatic na-
ture.
The comedy end of the early February schedule for Kalem
is taken care of by "Artful Artists," released February 1;
"Wurra Wurra," on February 8, and "A Molar Mix-Up," on
February IS. Bud Duncan and Ethel Teare are the featured
stars in this trio of releases. Gus Leonard, the former
Orpheum circuit star, is also seen in these comedies. Leon-
ard, who is a comedian of the Lew Field type, has proven
immensely popular with screen audiences since his debut
in Kalem comedies a few weeks ago. In addition to these
comedy releases for the early part of February several "Ham
^Lcne from "Wurra Wurra" (Kalem).
and Bud" comedies are nearing completion and the release
date of these subjects with Lloyd V. Hamilton back on the
job will probably be announced in the near future.
Sis Hopkins' Experiences
Comedy Star Writes Humorous Account of First Days in
Picture Studio.
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•HEN they named them moving pictures they were
right," says Rose Melville, creator of Sis Hop-
kins. "The accent is strongly on the 'move,' for
I haven't licen stationary for sixty successive seconds since
the camera was first set up. Now, I know why so many
stage stars have jumped at opportunities to take up motion
picture work. The screen is the greatest weight-reducer
ever invented for players threatened by an excess of embon-
point. I feel sure that I must have lost ten pounds already,"
It is in a letter to the Kalem Company ofiicials received
last week that Sis Hopkins gives her views of motion picture
work following her first week in the studio at Jacksonville.
.\s the candid expression of the emotions of a stage player
making her first bow to the camera the communication is of
unusual interest.
"Well, the first week and the first picture are over," the
letter reads, ".^nd right now, let me tell you that your
'Hazards of Helen' girl cannot show me anything new in
the way of liruises and sore muscles. I knocked my nose
against something — was too busy to find out just what it
u'as — and have a bruised lip and am sore all over from
crawling from one room into another and running at full
speed around tables. After I get through with pictures
I plan to take up athletic competition with obstacle races
as my specialty.
"The first day outdoors found me more thoroughly fright-
ened than I was on the night I first stepped out of the
wings to face a Broadway audience. Just think of walking
across the main thoroughfare of the thriving city of Jack-
sonville in full regalia and before a large crowd. I can assure
you I felt like the 'Greatest Show on Earth.'
"But with it all — and without the ten pounds — I must say
that I am beginning to like the work. If the picture aa-
diences get as many laughs out of my actions on the screen
as I do in the comparative quiet of my dressing room, we
are going to get along together like old friends. I know
I am enjoying the work, for I am really anxious for the
ne.xt picture to start. The screen offers such unlimited scope
for your efforts to please that it makes the stage feel like
a Punch and Judy show in comparison. In conclusion, I
want to express my appreciation of the surroundings here.
Everybody has been most kind and we have a real happy
family here at the studio."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Ben Turbett.
Alliance of Author and Director
A Rational Method Worked Out by the Edison Company
on "At the Rainbow's End."
A FURTHER indication of the progress of the motion
picture in its advance from the one man's idea to
Hearing a composite of many minds, is readily evident
in the association of author and director in the production
of the Kleine-Edison five-act feature, "At the Rainbow's
End," from the Edison studios, in which Carroll McComas
is starred, with Richard Tucker.
The time is passing, if not already passed, when one man
can decide upon the worth, or availability, of a picture.
Intended to please
many varied tastes of
folk of differing ideas,
it is now pretty gen-
erally recognized by
the successful studios
that the picture itself
must reflect the judg-
ment and skill of more ,
than one man, however
ible that man may be.
So that, differing
from the arbitrary di-
rector of earlier days,
when Director Ben
Turbett was offered the
associated help of the
author of "At the Rain-
bow's End," Sumner
Williams, Mr. Turbett
welcomed the idea
heartily although he
had a wealth of the-
atrical experience to
draw from, vastly more
than many directors.
The way the idea
worked out will be
greeted with consider-
able satisfaction by those — particularly authors themselves — •
who have always claimed that a director should be guided
more by the author's ideas and motives. The picture was
finished in about one-half the time that features of that
length usually take, while the direction itself shows the
most patient and skilful care.
Director Turbett is accorded all the credit by Mr. Will-
iams, who by temperament is ideally fitted to collaborate.
Mr. Williams was in
daily attendance at the
studio, the actual di-
recting being done by
Mr. Turbett, the for-
mer acting in some-
thing of an advisory
capacity. Mr. Will-
iams, however, had
more than theory to
advance as he was the
adapter of the highly
successful K 1 e i n e-
Edison feature, "Vanity
Fair," in which Mrs.
Fiske appeared. Mr.
Turbett also was con-
cerned with that pic-
ture, as assistant di-
rector, and assembling
and cutting the twelve
thousand feet down to
seven thousand feet — a
delicate task, to pre-
serve the spirit of the
story and times.
Mr. Turbett brought
twenty-six varied years
of theatrical experience
to motion pictures. Born in Salem, Mass., he was boy
soprano in Gorman's Minstrels, later joining the J. R. Wait
Opera Company. With a repertoire of twenty-five operas,
two performances a day, for three years straight — summer
and winter — Mr. Turbett lost his voice through strain. It
came back a baritone when he went with "The Highway-
man," then with the original "Floradora" company, man-
aging the stage for two years. A number of years in vaude-
ville, with many stock companies, two years with Lillian
Sumner Williams.
Russell, and then motion pictures^-Edison, where he has
been over two years, often acting while the assistant director.
Mr. Williams is a graduate of Harvard college, and has
done some magazine writing. He took up the study of
drama while in college. Some time ago he was connected
with the Edison scenario department. Previous to "Vanity
Fair" he wrote the feature, "On Dangerous Paths," Edison,
in which Viola Dana was featured. Mr. Williams differs
refreshingly from most scenario writers in that the money
end of it interests him little at all. He says that if he
writes more than two or three features a year he would not
like it to be known as he considers no artistic standard too
high for the screen.
Famous Players for February-
Feature Company Releases Two Original and One Adapted
Feature on Paramount Program.
THERE will be two original scripts and one adapted
play released by the Famous Players Film Company
on the Paramount program during the month of Feb-
ruary. They are "Out of the Drifts" and "Nearly a King,"
starring Marguerite Clark_ and John Barrymore respective-
ly, and "Diplomacy," starring Marie Doro.
"Nearly a King," which is being produced under the di-
rection of Frederick Thompson, was originally intended for
release in January, but was postponed in order to give the
director ample time in which to obtain the best possible
results. It was felt by the officials of the company that
it was preferable to forego the release in January rather
than to in any way hurry the production and run the risk
of impairing its effectiveness. "Nearly a King" is the story
of an American who is summoned to the Balkans by a mys-
terious message. 'Though he knows nothing of it, he is the
image of a young prince whose father has insisted upon
marrying him to a princess whom the prince has never seen.
The American is to serve as general scapegoat and be mar-
ried to the princess instead of the prince. But the Amer-
ican meets the princess on the ship and falls in love with
her without discovering her identity. From that point on
the story develops a whirlwind series of complications that
vary from the comic to the tragic with startling rapidity.
"Nearly a King" will be released February 10.
"Out of the Drifts," which is scheduled for February 24.
is a thrilling dramatic tale of the Swiss Alps in which Miss
Clark plays a shepherdess, whose lack of sophistication,
though it brings her to the brink of disaster, ultimately
proves her salvation. It is the story of a London rake,
who goes to the St. Bernard monastery to recuperate, and
finding there a delightful little girl, persuades her to ac-
company him to London "to see the world." But her lover
saves the girl from the fate into which she is innocently
plunging and the terrible realization of his own bestiality
awakens in the roue the dormant good qualities of his
character. It is a story of the great out-of-doors with the
thrill of the avalanche and perils of the dizzy Alpine heights
J. Searle Dawley is the director.
The third production, "Diplomacy," is an adaptation of
the famous Sardou play in which Marie Doro has already
scored a great personal success on the stage. As its name
suggests, it is a story of international scope, involving the
stealing of the war plans of one of the great nations by the
spies of another. Circumstances point to the bride of the
diplomat from whom they have been stolen, as the only pos-
sible culprit, and the innocent girl is subjected to a gruelling
cross-examination by her own husband, who believes in her
guilt. "Diplomacy," which was said by newspaper critics
to be one of the best plots presented on the stage in recent
years, is to be released February 28.
ESSANAY STUDIO NEARING COMPLETION.
Essanay's new studio, built on the extreme west of the
Essanay property in Chicago, is nearing coupletion, promises
being made by the contractors that it will be ready for
occupancy in February. Already the executive offices on
the second floor are being finished. The studio on the first
floor soon will be in use. One of the novelties of the new
building is a green room for actors and another for actresses
in which those waiting to go on the floor will not be com-
pelled to wait where action is going on. A system of
telephones with automatic exchanges is being installed so
that an assistant director may call his cast together without
leaving the floor. The whole building will be devoted to the
executive offices and the studio with gymnasium, reading
rooms and a few dressing rooms.
January 22, 1916
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Spokes from the Hub
By Marion Howard.
HOME again from a lively, but not foreign shore, ar,d
dear old Broadway, where one is sure to meet fam-
iliar faces. One was that of H. Cooper Cliffe, the
finished actor who came here from England ever so many
seasons ago and who likes us well enough to remain. He
"needs no introduction" to readers of this publication. We
have seen and admired his work in the films with the Metro
players, in "Final Judgment." I was a bit surprised to have
him tell me that he was with the Fox forces, but glad ;o
know that his first try out was in "The Parisian Romance"
now on here, at the Modern, and liked immensely by many
whom I met to-day. Will comment on it later. Just now
am a bit satiated with the many wonderful films seen in
New York at theatres and run-ofTs and content to pass the
word along to see this and that. While over, I was privileged
to get inside the lines at some studios and to receive the
utmost courtesy from all. I took in a dozen long reels
like "The Foundling;" "The Other Side of the Door;"
"Temptation" (a corker); "Camille;" "The Misleading
Lady;" "The Wood Nymph;" "The Green Swamp;" "Green
Stockings," etc., attended a wedding, a club affair or two,
saw "The Boomerang," went into New Jersey to the Uni-
versal and Peerless studio^, paid my respects to the big men
who head the corporations (film), resisted the temptation
to stay over and see Harry Davenport's work at the Vita-
graph studio, and finally escaped, in order to prolong life
in this town. Prosperity seemed everywhere, and I brought
home a fine impression of the men and women engaged in
the industry and whom I was glad to meet and be inspired
by. I wasn't "looking for trouble," but why not pay atten-
tion to titles? At one theatre we were inflicted with "The
Devine Bernhardt" and a half hour later with "Camellia."
* * *
Members of the Film Club will turn out to see "Thou
Shalt Not Kill," if presented here, because their honorary
member. Rose Coghlan, is in it, also her son, Charles, named
for that prince of actors, the late Charles Coghlan. This
film has been tried out at Sing Sing, where it received strong
endorsement. It is a plea for the abolishment of capital
punishment and ought to be popular here, as there has
been a strong effort made to put an end to electrocutions in
this state, a movement headed by Mrs. Florence Spooner,
who has devoted years of her life to this end. While in
New York I was priveleged to meet Rose Coghlan in her
home and to hear of her experiences in posing for "The
Sporting Duchess," which for some reason, we have not had
here at our large houses. She is beginning work on a book
of reminiscences and take my word for it, there will be no
dull lines, for she is witty to a degree and has a wonderful
memory to draw upon. She is at liberty — more's the pity —
for she is vigorous and good to look at as ever. Her last
stage appearance was here in Trilby, when it closed. Cause?
The pictured version! Score one for the films!
* * *
We are anticipating the arrival of Cissy Fitzgerald with
her funny wink, and often do we wish that a personal appear-
ance could be made during the presentation, for stars like
her have a compelling personality. Why do not managers
wake up to this bit of good advertising when the players
are close at hand? Other good things are awaited here
like "The Mill on the Floss," by George Eliot, to be given
us by the Thanhousers, who might film "Daniel Deronda"
with profit.
* * *
"A Soldier's Oath," built around "The Celebrated Case,"
featuring William Farnum, proved dramatic enought to suit
all, and was rather more impressive at the close than the
speaking version. We were given a big thrill when Sin^
Sing was disclosed in all its activity. The Modern had the
title advertised wrong on the program, but the worst per-
petrations were in the titles, showing a lack of common
school education. After the released prisoner seeks the aid
of the old priest and is given work out doors, this is what
we read, "The New Gardner." Another, when the Sergeant
— the loyal one all through — was made to say: "I brought
her to the Duchess and adopted her." This is neither good
grammar or sense, as it was patent to all eyes that he tool:
her to the Duchess who adopted her. Illiteracy has no place
on sub-titles and accuracy is inexpensive. Are there no
censors of titles?
* * *
I am going to do some missionary work round here after
reading what I did in a New York picture house relative
to one nuisance. "The best way to enjoy the pictures is
in silence," etc. Why should managers not try this moral
suasion, and see how it works? It ought to be show.:
"early and often." As seats are not numbered why do nut
people move along, instead of rising while a bunch file in,
cutting off our view? Why not follow the custom in the
churches? Thoughtfulness and good manners ought to pre-
vail all through the week — not one day only.
* * *
The Modern theatre gave us a genuine treat in "The Old
Homestead," directed by James Kirkwood, the part created
by the late Denman Thompson splendidly done by Frank
Losee, and every detail carefully attended to so that even
titles were not needed, the play being familiar to two genera-
tions of theatre goers. It was a joy to see Swanzey, N. H.,
in the spot light and we naturally were pleased at the Grace
Church scenes. A most artistic bit of work was done by
Denman Molcy as the tramp before and after reformation
Such plays are wholesome and uplift the films.
* * *
I was -genuinely sorry to miss Pathe's "The Beloved Vaga-
bond," done in colors, and shown here all last week at Tre-
mont Temple, where many pretentious films are exhibited
regularly, like Vanity Fair now on, with Mrs. Fiske as
Becky. The Hub literary set are helping fill the big house —
and rightly.
* * ♦
Lydia Gilmore was some play, despite the eternal triangle
in life depicted. Pauline Frederick has done nothing better
and great credit is due the director for such lovely out door
scenes. Thomas Holding made a manly lover, rewarded at
the close, and that boy, Jack Curtis, was certainly well
trained.
* * *
Gustave Frohman has taken up a residence in the Hub and
is working out one or two problems — rather experiments —
along uplift lines in filmland. He has established a little
theatre in the settlement district on Charles street. It is
called The Peabody Playhouse, to be the home of educa-
tional films for the very poor children of that district.
Some years ago the Elizabeth Peabody House was started
for settlement work and it has the backing of well known
men and women of means. Mr. Frohman opened with "The
Fairy and the Waif," and the price to see it is five cents.
The kiddies went wild over Mary Miles Minter.
* * *
Yesterday I was tempted to take in a show and went to
the Park, where an exceptionally strong and clean program
was presented to say nothing of the music by Mrs. Renfrew's
orchestra, and the singing of opera arias and a duet by
former members of the Boston Opera Co. We had "The
Yellow Streak" and "Mice and Men," also some travel films,
and a packed house. The first named was some film, full
of vitality, and it strikes me that Lionel Barrymore has done
nothing better than in this Jekyl-Hyde role, showing great
versatility. The "wild and woolly" features were great
in their contrast to the New York scenes. This ought to
be a winner for the Metros.
* * *
"Mice and Men" with Marguerite Clark and the Famous
Players trademark was thoroughly enjoyable for its working
out and splendid acting of Charles Waldron and Marshall
Neilan (one of the best of our virile young men). Waldron
we thought particularly fine all through and we felt sorry
that the adopted waif did not reward him rather better.
The play is delicious in its atmosphere of th^ South in
the period of '61, and the dancing recalled certain scenes
in the "Birth of a Nation," for the same attention to detail
in the dance steps was observed. There was an excellent
old mammy and the titles were well done, especially the
lines given the colored servants. There is a play with a
motive worth while and one we can take the little folks
to see.
+ * *
What is the reason directors do not pick out babies with
straight legs? We were edified with the spectacle of a
bow-legged youngster in "Her Mother's Secret," and every-
one present tittered at the sight of the little waddler. Perhaps
Mr. Thompson failed to notice it, but the camera is right on
the job. There were some remarkable scenes in that picture
so ably directed, especially the closing ones, with the merci-
less sea engulfing the heroine. But why such plays anyway?
They have no good lesson and this was built around im-
morality. I certainly would not take young people to see
such films as Fox has given us here of late. As to "De-
struction," there is absolutely not one single thing about
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Tanuarv 22, 1916
it worth while, save the stage business and photography.
That some patrons like such a theme worked out is no
argument, because the morbid, the blase and sensational
seeker you find everywhere, but they by no means con-
stitute the majority. A woman behind me had her young
son with her. He was about 9 years of age, and annoyed
all around with his audible reading of the titles. They had
been in the theater all the afternoon and at the close of
the program, the boy began to yell because of his expressed
desire to "stay and see the lady burn up again." Wise
mother that. Think of the impression on that lad's mind —
a lasting one, too.
* * *
Edgar L. Davenport has gone south with tlie Metro
Company to rehearse, and the best wishes of his many
friends follow him. While here for the holidays he was a
guest of honor at The Film Club and made a neat little
speech, full of enthusiasm for the pictures, in some of which
he has appeared in small parts though capable of heavy
loles. At this meeting he placed upon the wrist of the
club president. Miss Marion H. Brazier, a gold watch, the
gift of the club to its founder. It was the consensus of
opinion at the meeting that federal censorship ought to be
condemned. At the request of the president, several articles
were read on the subject and there was much discussion
favorable to the stand taken by this publication. Additional
theater nuisances were mentioned, Mr. Davenport addirig
one to the list — the playing of ragtime and other flippant
music on the organ, which is better suited to serious, sacred
and pretentious music suited to the picture.
* * *
I must not fail to mention the delight given large au-
diences recently in two delicious reels, "Christmas Carol,'
with Tiny Tim and those dear Dickens' creations, and "Is
Christmas a Bore?" cleverly done by the Drews and Mary
Maurice. Both sides of the question were well worked oui
and I saw many furtively wiping their eyes. Such films carry
so much weight when the right emotions are stirred, even bv
Santa Claus.
* * *
The Pathe people are going on with their good work in
showing the young and old, portions of the world hitherto
quite unknown to our eyes and of far more educational
value than the bare printed page. Recently I saw a long
section of our own California coast — a rock-bound section,
which one rarely sees as a tourist by land. It was done
in colors, too, and one scene depicted the richly colored
rocks at sunset. Certainly we owe a debt to the producers
for these rich treats. Every theater should run one or two
each day and help along the slogan, "See America First."
I am telling all my film fan friends about the two Tri-
angle films seen at the Knickerbocker happily at this writing
in the hands of Mr. Rothapfel for improvements in stage
effects. These are "The Wood Nymph" and "The Green
Swamp," differing widely in theme, and all else, but well
worth while, the latter for the great lesson it teaches con-
cerning morbid jealousy when there is no cause for it. It
takes one into the life of the physician devoted to his pro-
fession and to his wife, the part artistically done by Bessie
Barriscale. It is natural and beyond criticism. A feature
at the close was the changing of the green swamp into a
bed of flowers illustrating the change in the mind of the
little wife from morbidness to sunshine. In "The Wood
Nymph" we are treated to miles of California wild woods,
with its varying foliage, trees and perspectives. I thought
the forest fire scene too prolonged, but appreciated the skill
required to make it appear so natural. There is no other we
can think of so well fitted to the elfish part played by Miss
Doro. There was a fine example of mind over matter
when the man was tempted to take advantage of the little
rescued one, whose very innocence and plaintiveness over-
come his bad desire. This bordered on tragedy, since the
girl turned out to be his sister. There was some inconsis-
tency in it, as to the other characters and we wonder what
became of the Amazon servant.
* * *
At the Metro runoff I saw George Le Guere in "The Up-
start," and the novelty of the satire appealed. It shows hitn
in a vastly different role from that in "The Soul of a Wom-
an," to my mind one of the best films ever shown here. The
comedy also introduced James Lackaye, of bulky frame and
a brother of Wilton, whom he greatly resembles. If any
criticism can be made in regard to the cast it might center
on the clergyman — husband, who was too old in appearance
from the front, to be the son, but that is a mere detail.
Marguerite Snow is the heroine. The photography is excel-
lent and the play worth while.
South African Letter
THAT competition is healthy is proved to be true -is
regards films and film exchanges in South Africa. The
Trust is not now the sole owner, or shall we say holder,
of the field. Into the limelight have stepped two new com-
panies. The United Film Supply Co., of Johannesburg, anl
The International Theatrical and N'ariety Agency, of Cape
Town. The first-named company has been in business a lit-
tle while now, and doing very well in spite of opposition.
Its policy of importing good and high-class pictures has
forced the Trust to do the same. They have on hand now
the famous "Black Box" serial. The second-named com-
pany I will deal with in my next letter.
* * *
Some little while back the Sunday Sallies column of the
Sunday Times had the following great thought: "If this
country — South Africa — wants to get a move on, let us im-
port ten practical business men from U. S. A. and hand the
reins of government over to them for ten years." Although
put in jest, it seems to be taken in earnest in a tenth part
by at least the African Films Productions, Ltd. Let the
world say what it may, but for producing self-reliant, dogged
and determined people, the United States cannot be beaten.
Being a Scotchman, I shouldn't say so, but, well, I always
had a liking for the States.
* * *
Quite a 'feature is the film of "The Southwest Campaign,"
taken on the spot. .Although the photographer labored un-
der unusual difficulties in the way of sand storms and cloudy
atmosphere, still the picture is splendid and gives one a
clear idea of the hardships endured by the Union Troops
in that unhospitable country of sand and drought, formerly
German Southwest Africa, now under the more impressive
title of Bothaland. "The Avalanche," a Life Photo Films pro-
duction, can be safely described as something above the
average, and the plot acting and mounting leave nothing
to be desired.
* * * '
"The Girl of the Music Hall," an Alice Joyce-Kalem, is
a fascinating drama, dealing with the adventures of one
Ida, a music hall girl. Love, intrigue and tragedy are in-
terwoven in a masterly manner.
Many others have been shown, but although good to look
at, yet they are not worth reporting on. With more than
one company in the field, let's hope better films will come
along.
* * *
A new scheme has been formulated by the African Thea-
ters Trust. Briefly, it is as follows: Daintily designed
Christmas cards will be issued at the various theaters on the
circuit, which will be on sale about three weeks before the
festive season, and these cards can be sent to friends in
other towns, entitling them to admission to the local thea-
ter or bioscope. S. H. CRAWFORD.
The first number of the Selig-Tribune was cordially re-
ceived in Chicago. A large number of prominent theaters
report that their audiences were greatly pleased. The same
reports have been received regarding th presentation of the
second number of the new film. The Selig Polyscope Com-
pany says the demands for the early numbers of the Selig-
Tribune have exceeded all expectations. They are coming
in from .-ill sections of the country.
The days when knighthood was in flower are portrayed
with all the picturesque romance of the medieval days in "The
White Rosette," a Mutual Masterpicture, De Lu.xe, now in
preparation at the American Film Company's (Mutual)
studios. Castles, drawbridges, moats and armor have been
constructed or hunted up among relics of ancient days to lend
realism to the picture. E. Forrest Taylor, Helene Rosson,
Eugenie and Harry Von Meter are cast in the leading roles.
A new motion picture plant is nearing completion at Hud-
son Heights, N. J., lying directly opposite 96th street. New
York. Messrs. Teitel and Schlatter, of New York, are re-
sponsible for the new enterprise known as the Ideal Film
Studios and Laboratories. Edward B. Kinsila is responsible
for the architectural work.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
589
OBSERVATIONS
BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN
IT is surprising that the makers of motion picture films
have not awakened to the injury that is being done thein,
as well as the players who take part in the pictures, by
the so-called motion picture editions which some of the news-
papers have recently added to their puI)lications. Perhaps
the newspapers themselves are not aware that the additions
to their issues are making them the subject of keenest
ridicule on account of inaccurate, distorted (and quite fre-
quently), palpably false accounts of what is going on, and
is contemplated, in the motion picture ticld. The situation
is but a natural result of any undertaking that is plainly
based upon mercenary motives. Motion picture editions of
the newspapers are but in their infancy and it would be well
for the publications to supervise and reconstruct them now,
before the public gets the impression that with such badly
managed departments the publication as a whole must bo
lacking in a spirit of good faith.
* * *
The majority of the so-called motion picture editions o!
newspapers have shown in their brief career that they are
modified instruments of graft and blackmail. The so-called
news collectors are, as a rule, wliolly devoid of any news-
paper experience. Most of them could not tell a good "item"
were it written and handed to them by an expert, and few
of them are capable of constructing a three-line paragraph
to make it fit to print. The trouble is that, with but few
exceptions, the editors and reporters on these motion pic-
ture editions have secured their jobs chiefly on account oi
their previous connection in some way with the moving pic-
ture business. They have succeeded in inducing publishers
to believe that their previous connections made them spe-
cialists and has given them opportunities to get inside know-
ledge of the motion picture business and current events
which the ordinary reporters could not obtain. People in
the moving picture business have already classed these spe-
cialists as they soon will be by the public — pure fakirs-
Most of them are simply solicitors of advertisements. They
frequent studios, clubs, and other places where the players
are found, incidentally to get news items, but chiefly to
procure subscriptions to their publications and paid for cards,
write-ups and interviews. These scavengers pick up any
old thing in the line of gossip and dish it up to the readers
of their paper without the slightest endeavor to ascertain
whether or not the stuflf they have gleaned has any color of
authenticity. They care nothing for that. Their chief aim
is to swell their commissions on subscriptions and adver-
tisements. If the moving picture trade publications were
conducted on the same system under which the newspaper
editions are operated they would soon lose the favor of
the makers of and players in the pictures. Of late the
inaccuracies and distorted articles in the newspaper editions
have become so glaring that it is time all support be with-
drawn from them until clianges are inaugurated that will
carry the conviction that the editions are entitled to recog-
nition.
* * *
The censorship fight is in full blast at Washington, and
both sides are busy throughout the country getting ammuni-
tion for the decisive battle. A strong appeal has been made
by the moving picture interests to directors and prominent
players. They are asked to forward telegrams and letters
to the chairman of the educational committee at Washing-
ton, condemning the proposed Federal Censorship Bill. This
appeal should meet with a speedy and hearty response.
More than that, appeals should be made direct to the rep-
resentatives at Washington who will have a voice when the
proposed measure comes up for a vote. Another excellent
idea is that every motion picture house in the country have
patrons sign petitions against the un-American measure.
Such a plan would result in placing before the law-makers
thousands of direct appeals from the amusement public.
Such appeals would carry more weight than those_ from
people connected with the business. At all events, it sin-
cerely is hoped that the fight now being waged on the cen-
sorship question will not be left to a few, but that there
will be a protest with an unmistakable ring to it.
* * ♦
The situation in Kansas City, Mo., is another illustration
of the relentless spirit of persecution harbored by the people
who favor official censorship. In that city there is a body
to which appeals are made when exhibitors are dissatisfied
with the rulings of the censorship board. Heretofore the
appeal board has met daily in order that the motion picture
people should not be subjected to unnecessary delay and
loss. The appeal board has now announced that hereafter
it will meet but twice a month. The spirit of deceit and
oppression shown by such a ruling is abominable. It is a
glaring piece of trickery to practically deprive the moving
picture people of their right of appeal. On its face it shows
that those who favored arbitrary censorship have succeeded
by underhand methods in making the appeal board a nonen-
tity. There seems to be nothing too mean and despicable
for these so-called reformers to do, yet they have the ef-
frontery to declare themselves American citizens whose chief
aim is to uphold the laws for the safeguard of public morals.
Everybody with the least spark of intelligence must see
that the kind of persecution such as is reflected by the
Kansas City reformers must, in time, bring about a state of
demoralization.
* * *
It is gratifying to see that exhibitors in various parts of
the country are commencing to learn that to fight fire with
fire is the only effective policy they can adopt to guard
themselves against the persecution of the so-called reform-
ers. New Jersey and Indiana exhibitors have taken the lead.
The movement to keep picture houses closed on Sunday
in Jersey City precipitated a fight on the part of the ex-
hibitors to enforce all the blue laws on the statute books
of the state, and has had a wholesome effect. The exhibitors
took the tip of newspapers that the only way to beat blue
laws is to enforce them. The writer remembers a similar
fight waged in a Pennsylvania town some years ago. A
vindictive person caused the arrest of a merchant who kept
his store open for a few minutes on a Sunday to accommo-
date a friend. The next Sunday the merchant had every
store in the town closed, and that was the last of any at-
tempt to spring the blue law game. In Indianapolis the
exhibitors have turned their guns upon the churches that
have been used for moving picture exhibitions without any
attention being paid to the laws bearing upon fireproof
booths, exits and the crowding of aisles. The very element
that forms the nucleus of the official censorship movement is
itself ignoring the most important laws regulating the mo-
tion picture business.
* * *
It has developed in the Indiana situation that the intro-
duction of moving pictures as part of the church services
in many sections of the state has become quite popular and
that the innovation is justified upon the ground that any-
thing which attracts people to churches is for the good of
the church. Quite a novel argument, isn't it? If these In-
diana church people are sincere in what they claim, they give
a valuable tip to the moving picture houses. Why not en-
gage preachers and revivalists for Sundays and have pictures
as a part of the services?
* * *
Here is a nut for the reformers at Washington, D. C,
to crack. At a session of the Scientific Congress in that city
a prominent delegate declared that photoplays are of great
usefulness in the suppression of the liquor habit. The dele-
gate contended that the ease of access to motion picture
exhibitions lures frequenters from the saloons and in local-
ities where picture houses are located in the neighborhood
of saloons, there has been a pronounced falling off in the
liquor trade. It is impossible to see how the reformers can
consistently strive to stifle such a valuable agent in the cause
of human welfare.
* * *
Incidental to the suggestion that exhibitors take a hand in
getting petitions against the adoption of a Federal censor-
ship bill, an exhibitor has asked how the work can be ac-
complished. He says he cannot interrupt his show by cir-
culating petitions through the audience nor can he interrufit
the people when passing into the theater and thereby cause
delays which may cause people to walk away. Signatures
may be secured without any inconvenience to the patrons or
loss to the management. A petition conveniently displayed
in the lobby of the theater with a prominently lettered re-
quest for signatures will answer the purpose. Ticket-takers
might also invite patrons as they approach to kindly sign
the petition. If the attention of the patrons is attracted to
the petition the securing of signatures willbean easy mat-
ter. The people are only too willing to aid in combatting
anything that may interefere with what has become their
most popular form of amusement.
590
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Advertising- for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Scott's Back.
REGULAR readers of this department will remember Luke J. Scott,
who used to be running a house down in Warrensburg. Mo. He
dropped out of sight some time ago and we have been wondering
what had become of him, when he breezes in with this letter :
In some way I became sidetracked and neglected to send you
any more of my literary efforts for criticism. Although I was a
constant reader of the "World" and any other periodicals I
could lay hands upon, I continually had a feeling that I was
handicapped some way. I finally decided that it was lack of
co-operation on the part of the exchanges. The only time I ever
heard from them was when my account was in arrears or I had
not returned some advertising.
Consequently I took up the matter of a Publicity Department,
which would really be an Exhibitors' Aid Department, with
one of the big regular service companies. After a month I re-
ceived a reply saying they were working on such an idea but
had no place for me.
I then got in touch with Mr. Pearson, of V-L-S-E., who. It
seems, had just been waiting for a fellow who had thought this
proposition out in detail, and who would suggest it. It did not
take us very long to get together, and I do not think I am showing
any immodesty when I say we have gotten results. By the way,
the local exchange of the people with whom I first talked, used
my letter of announcement nearly word for word in announcing
their Publicity Department one month after ours was started.
Do not mistake this letter, I am not suggesting that this de-
partment is a new idea, but I know it was new to this territory.
Besides assisting exhibitors in every way possible, we have
succeeded in establishing about 20 M. P. departments in large
dailies in this territory and are furnishing them weekly press
sheets. Our two biggest victories were the K. C. Post and K. C.
Star, probably the two hardest propositions in the country.
Of course credit is not due V-L-S-E. alone, the other exchanges
were all instrumental in landing them, but you can safely wager
V-L-S-E. gets its share of space.
Possibly you have seen samples of our monthly edition, the
"Big Four Clansman." While it does not necessarily come under
the head of your department, you may be interested in glancing
over the copies I am sending under a separate cover.
Do not criticize the make-up too severely. I will have more
than a day to prepare it after Jan. 1st, and will endeavor to
use some of the ideas in proper make-up that I have gotten
from your columns.
The Clansman has not come in yet. but Mr. Scott's letter is not
without interest on its own account. Lately, from Boston, has come a
complaint that exhibitors do not work in with the exchanges on boom-
ing feature stuff, but there are some sections where the exhibit r is
more alive to bis chances, and as usual this is mostly in the west. It
Is only a question of time when the exhibitor will have to get into touch
with the helpful exchange, and when the right sort of exchange will
draw the business from the men who merely rent films. We are past
the point where anything that is on film will draw a crowded attend-
ance. Film must be advertised and advertised intelligently.
The men who do advertise are the ones who win, and the more they
know the more they want to learn. The bulk of sales of Picture The-
ater Advertising has been to the men who are already advertisers, not
to those who need this help most because they know least about it.
Work with your exchange when they are willing to work with you.
They are not disinterested. They know what you should realize — that
only by advertising can you make the money with which to pay for
film hire.
Half-Page Joy.
Steve Farrar, of the Casino, Eldorado, 111., mixes business with pleas-
ure when he wishes his patrons a Merry Christmas and tells them he
will have Graustark to help along. It was Steve who last year orig-
inated the stunt of mailing out cards "Not to be opened until Christ-
mas." We wonder if be did it again this year. It should work more
than once if the card is a pretty one. We wonder, too, how many
others did it this year. Steve is going to have his coal miner patrons
guessing if he keeps on using "photoplay" and "photodrama" inter-
changeably. They'll be too busy figuring out the difference to come to
the theater and find out.
That Excursion Scheme.
A correspondent in New York writes that he thinks that B. B. Linck,
of the Hippodrome, Willlamsport, Pa., was the first to use the railroad
excursion for a film. This was with the same Heart of Jennifer and in
September, where Mr. Woodin's excursion was in October. Now who
can beat the September date?
Help! Help!
Will exhibitors who send in newspapers without comment he good
enough to mark the particular parts to which attention is called?
It saves a lot of time and ensures the reading of the particular para-
graph referred to.
Briefly Effective.
Ralph Ruffner sends in a two column down the page advertisement
for a film. Instead of loading down the space he runs a large cut of
a dog with a tin can on his tail and then
DOUBLE T'ROUBLE
AT THE GLEE FACTORY TODAY
THE LIBERTY.
Coming on a page with several detailed advertisements for other
houses, and being set at right angles, it is a certainty that the adver-
tisement is seen and read before the others on the page and gets first
chance at possible patrons. It is expensive to take two whole columns
for just nine words, but if it pulls above the others, it is cheap, and
we think it pulled.
Hepworth Publicity.
Every now and then, and not as often as we could wish, the Hep-
worth sends across some of its publicity material. It is always
clean-cut and well worth looking at. In the last submission are some
type posters that evidently are presented by exhibitors. They scarcely
mention Hepworth, some only through a small imprint, and most of
the space is given to some argument in favor of the pictures, the
theater as a place to forget the worries of war, or the warmth and
cheer to be found there. One of tnese is reproduced. In the original
it is about the size of a half sheet (double crown, 20 by 30 inches)
printed in deep green on a very light green paper. Brown and cream
Hepworth
pcture fJayt
Great
Britains
rest-cure
in war time:
the
picture show.
and blue oh blue are also used. They show what can be done with
type when an effort Is not made to load the sheet with as much type
matter as room may be found for.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
591
But it is in boolilets that the company maltes its strongest appeal.
A brochure tor "Far from the Maddning Crowd" is a work of art. But
it is not the art work alone. Another strong example Is given In a
booklet urging Hepworth pictures. At the top is a band across the
page ranging from a very light gray to almost black. At the bottom
Is another band, but this, in the lighter side, has set in the word,
picture plays, white letters against a black ground, balancing the com-
position, as an artist would say. Between the two runs this text :
That common spirit of the nation, on which victory depends,
may range from light saneness and enthusiasm to dark gloom
and morbid fear, in much the same way as does this diagram,
from gray to black.
It those two things — the nation's spirit as we have seen It
since August, 1014, and the diagram which Is shown above —
are left to themselves, both of them will overbalance on the
dark side. There, automatically, the emphasis falls.
.\nd just as the artist, in order to regain the lost balance of
his diagram, was forced to add a strong spot that brought
back the emphasis to the light side, so Great Britain to keep
her common spirit unweakened hy waves of doubt that some-
times sweep the country, must insist on the nation's sane spot,
and so force the emphasis to tall again on the side of normal
determined enthusiasm.
In the figure at the bottom of the page, the artist has shown
the emphasis can be restored to the light side. In the re-
maining page of this booklet, the Hepworth Company makes
Its suggestions for maintaining the balance of the nation's
spirit.
The idea can be adapted to other copy with good effect. The Hep-
worth Publicity department is assuredly doing some telling work.
Amen.
If the rules of make-up permitted poster type to run for sub heads,
we would have that set in a six inch letter and tie It to this sapient
sentiment from Tom North, speaking In his Seattle "Pals."
HEAD YOUR AD PROOFS.
Every week we receive from our PALS and from a clipping
bureau, ads which have been run in the different papers adver-
tising V-L-S-E Features. There are any number of these In
which will be found many mistakes, not only In spelling, but in
the wording. Every time a reader notices a mistake in your ad
his attention is bound to be taken off the story you are trying
to Impress on his mind and you have left an opening for
ridicule which about Ou per cent, of the people who read papers
do not hesitate to take advantage of. It is human nature to
make the most of the other fellow's weakness, so don't give
them a chance. Read your proof carefully and make your
paper do the same. Don't let It go to press until you are abso-
lutely sure that everything is all righL
Just a moment ago we put down a paper In which an advertiser
hoped his patrons would have an even better New Year than they had
dared "antisipate." People do not stop to realize that it is the printer's
error when you announce Mary Pickfort. They blame you. It's your
advertisement. It must be you, and you must he a fine sort of man-
ager if you do not know of Mary Pickford.
And here is another item that should be passed along :
Many exhibitors. In fact most of them, make the big mistake
of trying to advertise a whole week's program every day in a
small ad. It you will not use large space, then for the sake
ot your business concentrate on what you are going to show tor
the day on which your paper Is published, that is it you have
a morning paper, play up your show tor that day. It an evening
paper it is advisable to work on the show for the following day,
although space should be used to boost your evening show as
well.
But concentrate on your features. Don't Just give them a line
along with the rest ot your program. They cost you more.
You depend on them to get you more money, or at least you
should and therefore you should devote more space to them. If
you will follow the advertising ot any ot the big National ad-
vertisers In. say. The Saturday Evening Post, where space costs
$70 to $90 an inch each insertion, you will note that they do
not tell all about what they have to sell in one ad unless It is
a full page ad and even then many ot them have a different
story to tell each week However, they do take one or two im-
portant features of their goods and work up a desire on the part
ot the public to buy. The space is so valuable that they must
concentrate, and it is the same In your own case.
Just because you buy space you must not think you must crowd Into
that space all you have to tell for several weeks. Better one feature
properly advertised than ten merely mentioned. Then one out of the
ten, at least, will make you money.
And we wonder If Mr. North will be so good as to tell u§ what an
"honorary associate editor" is. We have met several kinds of editors
but this is a new one. Pals has five.
Full of Ideas.
The Star Theater. Trail, B. C. Issues an eight-page and cover pro-
gram that is full of ideas. We reproduce the front page here, but we
wish we might reproduce the entire issue. We are going to do the best
we can. First off, we note they offer commutation tickets, good for one
admission each day for three dollars a month. This is not thirty ad-
missions tor three dollars. The coupon book is no novelty. This is a
straight commutation ticket, just as it says, good tor one person once
each day for a month. Tuey also have coupon books with eight tickets
for one dollar, on the old lines, but the commutation book is a new one
on us. The admission is fifteen cents and there are no Sunday shows,
so this gives twenty-six or twenty-seven tickets tor three dollars ; not
much saving tor the coupon book, hut the latter Is a direct appeal to the
pride of the possessor.
There Is a local announcement department that Is not running very
strong yet and in line with the public service idea comes the announce-
ment that the house will be loaned, tree cf course, on Sundays for
charitable purposes.
On other nights than Sunday the house can be had after nine o'clock
by arrangement.
They have several contest schemes, one of which appears to have
been taken from Picture Theater Advertising. The paragraph will sug-
gest the scheme better than will explanation :
The second four words In this contest are found as follows :
Fifth word is the tenth from the last ot Butcher's ad ; sixth is
the smallest word in the Wagstafl & Vestrup ad ; seventh word
is "peace" ; eighth Is second smallest word in the second line ot
Furniture ad. It is very possible to obtain the sentence now,
and It the money Is not found by the time our next Issue is
out. It will be withdrawn and put Into another contest.
The program runs on the first Inside page and Is confined to the an-
nouncement of the subject. Through the rest of the issue the synopses
are run. mixed with general matter, until the booklet takes on the ap-
592
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
pearance of a small magazine with a detailed program again on page
seven. There is plenty to read that will interest, not too much of the
press dope that too many similar papers are filled with, but some good
stuff, and mostly original matter. There is a suggestion that the local
postoffice put in a desk for the convenience of patrons and a hint that
people who seem to be staggering home may merely be following the
path laid out by the municipal snow plough.
To show the fun of running pictures In the Northwest, here is an
item :
We have at last some news of "The Diamond from the Sky,'*
but regret to say that it is not very good news. We have been
advised by the exchange that owing to the change in schedule
of the Prince Rupert boat it is impossible to get the film back
to Vancouver in time to ship it to Kootenay points and still
retain dates with large theaters to the east of us. This will
make it necessary for a wait of a little less than a month till
the picture gets back to us. We trust that if you have not then
lost interest in this picture serial, to take up the next episode
on Tuesday, Dec. 28th. We are sorry to have to announce this
delay, but you will realize, we hope, that in this instance, cir-
cumstances were entirely beyond our control. Now, all you
"Diamond" fans, please let us know whether you want this
serial resumed or not. Your preference in the matter will be
our guide in either arranging for the resumption or discontinu-
ance of the serial. Use our Patrons' post box, and please do it
NOW. Yours, THE MANAGER.
Recently they had a Red Cross night when all persons who gave their
names at the box office and paid a quarter were admitted free, the
entire quarter being turned over to the Red Cross Society.
The last issue announces they will have newer films and better ones
through an arrangement to circuit them. It was to be expected that
they would land newer stuff if they could, for energy and hustle stick
out all over the little program. Taken as a whole, it is as well edited
as any issue that comes to our desk — and we see them all. It's not the
fize of a town that counts, for Trail is around three thousand popula-
tion. It's the size of the man, and N. M. Trafton measures pretty tall.
Balancing.
Turn the paper sideways and take a look at the cut. In the first
place it is a nice arrangement of program, getting all of bill in one
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place. It is the back page of the Strand program, Montgomery, Ala.,
and feeds the sister house. But R. B. Wilby is too good a newspaper
man and advertising hustler not to know that the printer slipped up,
and that he is contributory. Look at the dated days. Monday and
Saturday fall well away from the line where the other days stay up.
Those two panels have not enough copy and the printer is trying to
even things up. He gets each box set right. f>y itself^ but the effect
of the whole is not so good as it would have been had they been kept
where they belonged. In the same way the black lines do not match.
Maude Fealy and Blanche Forsythe start even, but the play titles do not
match. A better effect would have been gained had the copy been
written with the whole in mind that the companion boxes might be
laid out to match, Monday being uniform with Tuesday, Wednesday
with Thursday and Friday with Saturday. It is a little thing, but
one of those little things that count. As a rule it is a good plan to
have the paired panels matched, but to arrange each pair differently
to vary the effect or else to match the top and bottom panels and give
a different arrangement to the middle pair. It takes a little longer
to match up, but it is little more trouble. We've picked Mr. Wllby as
the horrible example because we know he knows we know how good
he is,, and so his feelings will not be hurt.
Warning.
Every one has seen the story of the man who thought the play
was good only he could not hear a word the actors said. Let's lay
It on the shelf or some day it will fall apart and the Board of Health
will get busy. It was good, but .
Slow But Sure.
Matter coming In Is handled as promptly as possible, but If you
send in some stuff this week and it Is not In next week's paper, wait
a couple more weeks. This Is department stuff and must be set and
paged early to leave the machines clear for news later in the week.
It comes through slowly, but it most always gets there.
Don't Please.
A western program gives the details of a theater fire in another
town and enlarges upon its own security. If there is no danger of a
fire, do not talk Are. It doesn't help any. There was a fire in a New
York theater the other day and they had to call a policeman to get
one woman out because she had paid her money and would not go
until she had seen a full performance. If all theater patrons were
like her you would not have to worry, but they are not. Don't talk
about fires. It does not pay.
Might Double.
A, E. Bayer, of the Opera House, Leighton, Pa., sends in a number
of issues of the Operagram, the house organ. He asks for some sug-
gestions. As can be seen from the reproduction of one of the inside
sheets of the four pager, he runs three columns to the page and a day
to the column. As the column is only a little more than an inch
and a half wide, he gets small room for proper display. It would be
better to rearrange the pages and regard the two inside pages as a
unit llVi inches wide by TVa inches deep. Now divide the space into
three panels across and two deep, the day and date on a single line at
the top of each panel instead of two lines as at present. This will
permit the headline attraction to be set across the panel in a type
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that will show it off. The lesser items can follow or can be set side
by side, where there are two, divided by a piece of rule set upright
between the two. No rule work inside the panel should be carried
clear across the space, completely cutting one part from the other,
nor should any ornamental rule work be permitted inside any panel.
The panels themselves can be six point border, but would look better
if of three point rule. With the program as shown, no title can be
set to run more than 1 11-16 inches, and now and then, even in the
type used, the printer has to use single instead of double quotes for
titles, which is akin to taking the paper from the wall to make more
room. He should be told 7iot to quote titles at all, but to set them
straight. It will help keep his sort box full and it will look better.
Quotation marks make it harder to read a title and quotation la not
required in advertising matter.
The back page is used for house chat or talk about a feature. The
former is the better used, for Mr. Bayer writes some smart stuff. He
is a little weak in proofreading, though. He knows how to spell
"Belasco" in that Tuesday announcement, but he did not watch the
printer, who very evidently needs watching, for in another issue he
twice drops the "h" from "Ghost."
If Mr. Bayer is the nice person we think he is, he'll write and tell
us what p. F. W. K. G. means. He plays it up on several of the Issues
as representing "the touch of finality in Motion Pictures," but we'll
have to pass. We wish, too, that he will tell us how the new pro-
gram looks, if he adopts the suggestion above.
To All, Everyone.
Do not let the printer set your play titles in eight point Roman
capitals just because he can set these on the machine. Make him set
in job face even if you have to pay a little more for the work. It is
worth while. Ninety per cent, of the programs that come in carry
the titles in eight or ten point Roman, machine composition. It's a
waste.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
INQUIRIES.
Questions concerning photoplay writing addressed to this
department will be replied to by mail if a fully addressed and
stamped envelope accompanies the letter, which should be
addressed to this department. Questions should be stated
clearly and should be typewritten or written with pen and
ink. Under no circumstances will manuscripts or synopses
be criticized, whether or not a fee is sent therefor.
A list of companies will be sent if the request is made to
the paper direct and not to this department, and a return
stamped envelope is enclosed.
Those Gymnastics.
ALTHOUGH something more than two hundred synopses were sent
in response to an offer to comment on stories based on the prem-
ise offered in the issue of December 4th and titled German gold,
but Ave evaded the trap set. It will be recalled that the suggestion
was made that the reader try to write a story about a man who sud-
denly finds himself in London with nothing but German gold and notes.
Most of the writers jumped at the conclusion that the possession of
nothing but German money would lead to the arrest of the possessor as
a spy. Three of the heroes were shot at sunrise, many of them were
saved by their sweethearts and a few escaped this awful fate (the
shooting, not the sweetlieart) by some elementary ruse. Only two per-
sons seemed to realize that a man with German money in his pocket
had only to go to the nearest bank to exchange the gold for sovereigns
at a small discount, though a few had their hero visit a bank and get
arrested there. In some cases men were mobbed for no other reason
than that they tried to pay a cabman or a restaurant keeper with marks
instead of shillings and only one writer of the entire number said that
he could not see a logical story in the premise, after which he went and
wrote one that was illogical in the extreme.
In one story the hero was a New York business man who had to make
a visit to London and "'forffetti^'o about the war," took his family along.
It was not strange that so absent-minded a man should have found that
the bank had given him German instead of English money. In another
case the possessor of important government secrets took a suspected
^py home with him for safe keeping, instead of sending him to jail.
In one case a returning German reservist attempted to reach home
by way of London, evidently having neglected to find out about pass-
ports, and there were no fewer than nine American citizens set up
against the wall vainly demanding that they be permitted to see the
American consul.
It would be possible to make a farcical comedy from the premise,
though it would bo weak in logic. It is not possible to make a convinc-
ing drama, and it was this point that we sought to make. We offered
an attractive but unfruitful premise merely to see how many would jump
at the conclusion that there must be a story there and work along the
easiest lines, which were, of course, the spy idea. We think that the
time spent by the writers has not been wasted, for more than one has
written again to say that they can see now that the same lack of logic
has operated against other of their stories.
Stories must be logical to find acceptance, either from editors or the
public. We cannot accept, for instance, a man who forgets that there
is a war. He might forget for a moment, but when he takes his family
along it is only reasonable that they or their friends might remember
that there is fighting in Europe. We could accept the single absent-
minded man as the premise to a farce, but we cannot, even in farce,
accept the remainder.
We are flattered by the remark of one author to the effect that he
would write a story about a blue ruby if we told him to, but we would
prefer to be told that rubies were red and not blue. He told how he
would write such a story, and a story of a scientist who sought to
change the color of the ruby might be accepted as a fact, granting that
the scientist was mildly insane on that point, but when we are told
that a man vainly pleads with Scotland Yard ofHcials to be permitted
to communicate with his consular representative, we cannot accept the
suggestion that Scotland Yard, as a whole, is made up of men unversed
even in the fundamental laws of international usage.
It was an interesting experimei.. and we want to thank those who
sent in stories. To those whose synopses were returned unread, we offer
no apologies. At least they have learned that all scripts must be typed,
and that is a starter. There were only three pen scripts.
Another One.
E. J. Montague, of the Vitagraph staff, turns up a funny case of
theft accusation. Last summer he read a story at the solicitation of
an acquaintance. He made some suggestions and forgot the incident.
Six months later the friend came in with fire in his eye. The Vitagraph,
through Montague, had stolen his valuable idea. Would they settle
with the author or with his attorney. Investigation showed that In
both stories a college crew figured and in both a sawed oar was the
device of the villain to spoil the chances of the crew. The same Idea
has been used in Action and is about the first device an author thinks
of in this type of story. It happened that the story had been written
and produced before the amateur had displayed his script and there
was a clear alibi, but it explains why so many editors and authors
fight shy of people who want advice about stories. We quit last August
and are going to stay quit. It is the only way when dealing with ama-
teurs and some professionals. We'll bet that up in Heaven some angel
with a sidewheel brain is whispering that George Washington stole the
cherry tree stuff from him because once he cut down a palm.
No More Form Sheets.
Daniel Ellis, of the Lubin Company, asks that notice be given that
the form sheets formerly supplied gratis by that company, have been
exhausted and that a new edition will not be prepared. The Lubin
Company was the third to offer a form sheet and probably has dis-
tributed a greater number than any other concern, but the form sheet
was devised to educate the writers at a time when there was no other
form of instruction available, and today the persons who ask for form
sheets are seldom of a type who will ever make real authors. Real
authors purchase text books and study them. The others get free form
sheets and merely read them.
Scenes.
.\nonymous writers are not entitled to replies, for that matter replies
are given only when return stamped and addressed envelope is sent
tor the reply, and will the Philadelphia lady who loves to send loose
stamps please take notice. But this is something that may interest
others. "A Disciple" writes that he or she has a three-reel play with
only sixty scenes and wants to know what to do with it.
If there really can be only twenty scenes to the reel, then the play is
too draggy, if the footage is assured. It there are but twenty scenes,
though, it may be possible to cut back and so get each scene into two
or more pieces.
It's very simple.
More History.
Read this over. It is from a woman who has just put a $300 story on
top of a $200 sale.
Looking back I see that I advance a little each year — three
years ago in December I sold my first scenario for $10, then a
year later I sold one for $75 — and this year I have sold the
two for $500. I want to do more than that next year and the
years to come. There has been many hours which did not seem
to count, but I guess they went to make up the sum total. Your
letters have helped, and your columns in the MOVING PICTURE
WORLD, in fact, you and the WORLD have done it all. You
cannot guess how gratified I am that I can do things that are
at least worth while, and it certainly is not necessary to write
rotten things to sell them, because as I sell them and as Helene
of the North was there is nothing objectionable.
Now sit down and write us one of those nice little letters like you seem
to love to write wherein you say that the business is rotten to the
core, that editors do not buy stuff and that this department is nothing
more than a bell cow to lead the betrayed ones in. Go ahead and
write. We'll miss them if you don't. Of course, if you have real
brains, you can do as this correspondent did ; resting content with one
ten dollar sale In about eighteen months and then collect the coin
because she worked while she waited.
It Dosn't Help.
Here Is a "helpful hint" from a beginner. He writes that if he has
a newspaper insert, say of a divorce case, he clips such a paragraph
from the local paper and afflxes it to the script in such a manner that
it can be detached for photographers.
That listens well, but suppose that you clip an account of the divorce
of Mrs. Jones from her spouse, Mrs. Smith being named as the co-re-
spondent. The item will, of course, give real names and possibly street
addresses. And suppose some editor took the story and tffe slip by
some chance was used. Wouldn't the company be real grateful some
months later when Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones and Mr, Jones all sued
for damages tor mental anguish? They would not be likely to feel
real gratitude.
It will be much cheaper and safer to have the item set by the com-
pany printer and run in proper form. It is these fussy little touches
that stamp a script as being unworthy of reading because professional
writers do not do such things.
Technique of the Photoplay
(Second Edition)
By EPES W. SARGENT
Not a line reprinted from the first edition, but an entirely new and
exhaustive treatise of the Photoplay in its every aspect, together
with a dictionary of technical terms and several sample scripts.
One hundred and seventy-six pages of actual text.
Special chapters on Developing the "Punch," Condensing th»
Script, Writing the Synopsis, Multiple Reel Stories, Talking Pic.
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Projection Department
Conducted by F. H. RICHARDSON
Operators' Union Directory, I. A. T. S. E.
NOTICE : Each union is entitled to have its roster of officers, meet-
ing nights, etc., listed here once a year, free of cost. Preserve
this list as it will not be republished. The mail address of the
secretary should be included, and address of regular meeting place, if
any.
Local Union No. 626, NashvUle, Tenn.
James Dean, president; Herbert Smith, vice-president; J. I. Roberts,
treasurer ; L. V. Pilkerton, business agent ; Fred Carter, secretary, P. O.
Box 401 ; Harry Williams, sergeant-at-arms.
wider than the interrupter wings, there Is flicker, because the longer
span of darkness is periodic.
The new Edison, and best of all the Baird, are fine examples of per-
fectly proportioned shutters. Yes, we know about the one and one-halt
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or
other goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the
excellence of such articles has been demonstrated to its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible to
reply through the department in less than two or three weeks. In order
to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less than
actual cost), will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by mail,
without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot be
replied to in the department one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
In neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. Every
live, progressive operator should get a copy of these questions. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot of
study.
Question No. 121.
Best answer will be published, and the naroes of others sending in
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of Honor. Theater man-
agers looking for high class men will do well to watch the Roll of Honor.
What is the limit of speed in an intermittent movement and.
why is it the limit? Is it important that the shutter be con-
nected as directly as possible to the cam-shaft, and if so, whyT
Suppose you had a Power's Six or Six A and a 2Vi inch E. F.
objective, what would you dot
Roll of Honor on Question No. 115.
Question No. 115 brought out the largest assortment of correct replies
we have had for quite some time. For the Roll of Honor we have se-
lected the following : Joseph H. M. Smith, Fort Worth, Texas ; M. W.
Larmour, Waco, Texas ; Ralph W. Martin, Los Angeles, California ; Bert
Carlson, Mineapolis, Minnesota ; W. C. Crawford, Brooklyn, New York ;
Arthur H. Cuff, Gravenhurst, Ontario ; Wilson Hays, Barton, Maryland ;
G. Betz, Osgood, Indiana ; H. E. H., Lynn, Massachusetts ; T. Richards,
Blaine, Washington ; Edward Marshall, Vancouver, British Columbia ;
A. D. Hotaling, Orlando, Florida : Walter E. Bryner, Springfield,
Illinois, and Leonard Pagenhardt, Westernport, Maryland.
There were, however, two replies of more than passing excellence,
namely, those of Bert Carlson, Minneapolis, and Ralph W. Martin, Los
Angeles. The reply of Friend Martin is very complete, and extremely
analytical. However, I think that for practical purposes operators will
get more real meat out of Friend Carlson's reply, so I am publishing
both of them, with the notation that I do not agree with Martin's state-
ment that the star and geneva movement is a four to one. I know of
no projection machine star and cam movement now in use having a
ratio of less than five to one. and I believe most of them will exceed
five and a half to one, whereas the new Edison Super can be set for
almost anything.
Reply to Question No. 115.
By Bert Carlson, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Question :
Explain, in detail, the function of the revolving shutter of a pro-
jector. Is it possible to have as well-proportioned an inside shutter as
outside shutter? Give full reasons for your answer.
The Answer :
The principal function of the revolving shutter is to cut the light
from the screen when the film is in motion ; so that the high lights of
the picture will not show streaks on the screen, or so called travel ghost.
The shutter must also counteract the flicker these sixteen interruptions
per second would make, and to this end one or more interruptions per
picture are added. It is not only necessary to make the total light and
darkness equal, i. c., a 50-50 shutter, but also the successive Inter-
ruptions; i. e., each wing should be the same. If the cut-off wing is
revolutions. Let us suppose our intermittent is a six to one. That
makes sixty degree of the shutter passing the optical axis when the
film is in motion. This leaves two interrupter wings of sixty degrees
each, and three light spaces of sixty degrees. Fig. 2B.
But now comes something more : the shutter must cover the light
before the film starts and after it stops. Let us call this part of the cut-
off wing "allowance."
B in Fig. 2 represents an ideal shutter. In Fig 1 it the aperture
were at X distance trom the shutter shaft, AB would be the necessary
A Q allowance ; were the aper-
ture at Y distance, CD
would be allowance. Thus
we find the shutter should
be as large as possible' In
diameter and not inter-
fere with the stereo lens,
to decrease the amount
of allowance. (Beyond
an 8 or 10 inch diameter
the gain is very slight. —
Ed.)
This Is why the outside is better than the inside shutter. Because It
has more room than the Inside shutter. The double Motiograph shutter,
however, cuts the allowance in half ; also it swings in a larger arc.
However, the allowance spoils our ideal shutter, and I find the best
remedy is the shutter shown in Fig. 2, plus more current.
Make two shutters, as shown at A and B, on one hub. One with
holes 1-2-3, and the other slots 4-5-6 to fit the Power's hub. Adjust
shutter B in the usual way, so as to just eliminate travel ghost on one
side, then loosen the three screws, and adjust shutter A so as to just
eliminate travel ghost on the other side. If the light spaces get too
small it will be best to cut a little off wings A' B'. Of course the hub
can be drilled to fit other shafts than the Power's. If we want results
we will have to foot the bill, and the results must come first because It
pays.
[I wish to compliment Brother Carlson on the excellence of his ideas
and the facility with which he sets them forth. There is no reason
why both or all three blades should not be made as per A. B., then
all blades would be adjustable. — Ed.]
Reply to Question No. 115.
By Ralph W. Martin, Los Angeles, Cal.
The Answer :
The function of the revolving shutter on a projector Is, primarily, to
prevent travel ghost. The nature of travel ghost should already be well
enough understood to need no further explanation with regard to' de-
fining the terms. The main blade of the shutter can easily be made
wide enough to eliminate travel ghost, but this construction often in-
volves and produces another fault called flicker.
The fundamental principle involved In the phenomenon called flicker
is what? Who dares say? Here are a few facts:
(1) With the regular star and cam intermittent, which Is nominally
a tour to one movement, the main shutter blade must have an angular
measurement of at least 72 degrees in order to eliminate travel ghost ;
but with just one blade the flicker will be excessive to a prohibitive
degree.
January 22, 1916
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(2) If, In the above case, a second blade with a nearly equal angular
measurement with the main blade, be placed opposite, as in the regular
A. C. shutter type, the flicker is diminished, though still noticeable.
i'S) If three blades are used instead of only two, and the blades are
arranged around the circle so as to give as nearly as possible equal
periods of light and darkness, the flicker will be still further diminished.
(4) If a true six to one movement is used, so that the main blade
can be made exactly 60 degrees wide, and the two auxiliary blades are
also made 60 degrees wide, and the light spaces between are also 60
degrees, then flicker will be reduced to its practical minimum.
(5) Any form of revolving shutter, no matter what the number,
width, or arrangement of its blades, will practically eliminate flicker,
provided it be revolved at sufficiently high speed.
(6) A shutter with only one blade, the same having an angular
measurement of about fK> degrees, and revolving at the rate of 2,880
R. P. M., will practically eliminate flicker, provided it be given ample
diameter, and provided the light beam is sufficiently narrow at the
shutter position.
(7) The equivalent of paragraph 6 would be a shutter having a very
large diameter and a large number of blades, each blade having a
width of one-fourth that of the light spaces between the blades; in
other words, a wagon wheel. (Handbook, page 223, lines 14-29.) How-
ever, It appears that lines 14-15 are contradictory with lines 26-29.
(8) To determine what constitutes "ample diameter'* is very diffi-
cult. Increasing the diameter of , the shutter (1. e., we mean twice the
distance from the shutter shaft to the light beam, centers) has the same
effect as diminishing the thickness of the light beam, because by this
method the light spot on the shutter Is made to occupy a smaller
angular measurement of the whole shutter circle. This latter effect Is
always advantageous, since it allows the use of a narrower main blade
and a consequently better arrangement of flicker blades, especially with
a four to one movement. In this respect the large diameter shutter is
particularly favorable.
(9) It can pretty nearly be put down as a sound principle that the
larger the shutter diameter and the narrower the light beam, the better
will be the al! around conditions. Of course the size of the shutter is
limited, for mechanical and other obvious reasons.
It is possible to have as well proportioned an inside as an outside
shutter, but the growing tendency of machine manufacturers favors the
before-the-lens type. The awkward mechanical construction required
for securing an inside shutter of sufficiently large diameter has been
against this type, and commerce travels along the lines of least resist-
ance. The growing popular favor of the outside shutter has caused It to
come into very nearly universal use.
That Punching Stunt Again.
S. M. Crocker, Louisberg, North Caroliua. submits samples of film and
says :
Please express your opinion of the fellow who will punch
Texas Is Right.
A. H. Cuff, Gravenhurst, Canada, encloses 25 cents for the question
booklet, and says :
I have read the World three years, and the more I see of it
the more I need it, especially the projection department. I
have been studying the questions and find them very helpful;
also I think the Texas brother is correct when he says that
"the ones he studies were remembered, but the ones he waits
to see the answers to he forgets." Am having trouble with
my light — blue spot In the center of the picture. Have looked
the table over and cannot find anything to correspond with my
conditions. Back focus is 3^ inches, objective V/2 Inches in
diameter. For the last six months 1 have been using salted
carbons, and find the light to be brighter and softer by reason
thereof. I use an unsalted one in the top, and the salted one
below.
Your lens diameter Is too small. You may use a 1^ inch diameter
lens with two 7V^ inch condensers and not less than 22 Inches from
the apex of the front condenser to the film, or you may use a IH inch
dalmeter lens with one 61.^ and one 7J^ Inch condenser, with from 18
to 19 inches between the apex of the front condenser and the film.
With your present lens you would probably get fairly good results
with two 7^ Inch condensers with about 26 to 28 Inches between the
apex of the front condenser and the film — I say prohably. but would
not like to guarantee it.
Something Wrong.
H. W. Griggs, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, says :
Do we get any more light ray dope? I have a Power's 220-
volt, 35-ampere rheostat that gets a bright cherry Wisconsin
red at 25 amperes A. C. on either 2-10 volts or 120-line, either
whole or half cut in. I blew a 220-test bulb on a supposed 240-
volt pump line — seems more like 500 volts, doesn't it.
You had better have those lines of yours tested. Brother Griggs.
Something Is very radically wrong. If all the coils in that rheostat get
cherry red, why your line voltage is evidently a whole lot more than it
is supposed to be. If only a portion of them get red then there may be
something wrong with the rheostat itself, though a ground as heavy as
that would certainly make itself evident. Have the lines tested is my
advice — and do it quickly too before somebody gets badly burnt or killed.
You bet you will get more light ray dope — hot stuff, too !
Mercury Arc Rectifier Instruction Book.
The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, East Pitts-
burgh, Pa., has Issued an Instruction Book on mercury arc rectifiers
for various purposes, Including motion picture work.
This book contains considerable data on rectifiers, and may be had
by addressing the Publicity Department, Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Company, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
ceatittiitiitit
his film as per samples.
Nearly every Fox feature we
got has a variety of punch
marks in it similar to these.
Saw one of your Handbooks
the other day, and It was
great. Tried to get the other
fellow to forget it, but there
was nothing doing. Would
you advise me as to the best
color for the side lights of the
auditorium, the ceiling being a
light brown and the side walls
a medium dark green.
The punch of films in this mannor
constitutes nothing short of an out-
rage, as as been pointed out beforf.
Just why the Fox people allow their
features to be butchered up in this
way passeth understanding. It cer-
tainly does not predispose theater man-
agers to ask for a "second helping."
Would suggest that you put in an
order for the third edition of the Hand-
book, which will be released in about
five weeks. Don't know the price yet.
but you may take it from me that it
will be worth every cent we will ask.
. As to the side lights, well I am not a
believer In side lights, except as a
purely ornamental proposition, and in
your case I would suggest the cover-
ing them with some sort of translucent
glass, and both yellow and blue are
complementary to green, so you cannot
go far out of the way In choosing a
combination of these two colors. You
can get many kinds of ornamental
fixtures designed for this very purpose.
Insufficient Data.
L. Stlnnitt, Waterloo, Iowa, says :
Am using an Edison Exhi-
bition Model on a 55 foot
throw, with a G^ and a 7V2
condenser. Can't get a round
.'jpot and am up a stump to
know the reason why. Have
used different makes of car-
bons, changed condensers, and shifted my lamphouse and car-
bons, but without result.
Why In the name of heaven don't you tell me the kind of current
you are using? Also make a sketch showing the shape of the spot,
and describe the condition with some reasonable degree of accuracy,
and I will try to help you out. I am not a mind reader, however,
much as I often would like to be. As to the patches you sent, why,
what exchange did they come from? It is utterly useless to send me
bad patches unless you tell which exchange is the guilty party.
Laid the Ghost.
G. Betz, Osgood, Indiana, says :
Enclosed find answer to Question 111. (Came too late to be
considered. Ed.) By-the-way you caused the noise in the
Powers Six B to beat it. Thankg. May you live long and
keep up the good work ! I have just run ".The Mysteries of
the Grand Hotel." The film has a sort of up and down motion
and some titles look as If they had buckled over the aperture.
Have tested my machine and find It O. K.
Probably the trouble was In the camera or printing machine. To
all of which the Kalem folks will kindly take notice.
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A Neat, Practical Dissolvcr,
F. J. Merklein, operator Sumner theater, Sumner avenue, Brooklyn,
New York, is the inventor of a thoroughly practical, cheap, and very
excellent apparatus by means of which one may produce a perfect
dissolving effect, using the single stereoptlcon lens of two separate
projection machines.
spaces as nearly equal as possible is the thing for D. C, and for A. C,
too, provided the speed is never high enough so that the blades would
get into synchronism with one side of the alternations. In practice
the two-winged is usually employed for 60 cycle A. C, due to the con-
stant liability of synchronizing. See handbook for detailed explanation.
The details of Brother Merklein's invention, which will presently be
placed on the market, are shown in the accompanying drawing. I have
personally investigated this apparatus, watched it work, and can rec-
ommend it. In many theaters it is the wish of the operator to secure
a dissolving effect, but the manager does not feel justified in going
to the expense of buying a separate dissolver. In such cases as this
the device, to be known as the Buttlein Dissolver, will fill the gap,
and fill it perfectly too. The effect is precisely the same as is had
with the regular dissolver.
The apparatus consists of a nickel plated bar in three sections,
A, B, C, the same being adjustable in length, and long enough to
reach from the stereopticon lens of one projector to the stereoptlcon
lens of the other projector. This rod or bar is joined as shown in
the diagram, and sets between two pins on two small castings D-D,
which slide on to the end of either stereopticon bracket carrying rod,
so that the whole thing may be installed in less than five minutes,
and may be removed in less than five seconds, the latter operation con-
sisting in merely lifting parts A, B, C out from between the pins. Parts
A, B. C carry dissolving shutters E-E.
I think the whole thing is pretty fully explained in the sketch, and
requires nothing further to make it understandable. It is one of the
really simple, practical inventions which are evolved from time to time.
Look at the Tables.
E. E. Bair, manager and operator, Fayette theater, Celina, Ohio, says:
Bet I am a new one on your list. Am manager and operator
of a brand new show house seating 220. Have a gold fibre
screen and latest model Simplex machine. Don't think because
this is my first letter that I am not a regular reader of the
department, and believe me our department sure contains some
great dope. Will you kindly answer the following: 1. What dis-
tance should the condensers be spaced apart? I placed them
^8 or 1/16 of an inch. 2. How would you set the carbons so
as to not make a buzzing noise, and still maintain good light,
for "Good Light" is my middle name. 3. What makes the
terminals at the arc burn off so rapidly, and how would you
fasten them? I use soderless screw terminals, but, at that,
have to change them about once a week. 4. Would you rec-
ommend wood alcohol to clean the machine, or would gasoline
be better? 5. Do you think there is any possible chance of
there being "travel ghost" if the shutter is properly set — this
to settle a dispute. 6. Recently I was discussing the two and
three-wing shutter with a fellow operator. Here is my argu-
ment. I said that a three-wing shutter was all right with
A. C. current ("A. C. current" is equivalent to saying "alter-
nating current current." Ed.) provided the throw be a short
one and the wings of the shutter not of the same width ;
also I said that for D. C. a three-wing shutter should be usea,
and the wings should be all the same width.
Well, Brother Bair, I will reply to your questions as follows. 1. Your
distance is correct. See light ray articles in issues of September 18,
25, and October 2, 9, 16 and 23, which I would advise you to carefully
study. 2. The set of the carbons has little to do with the "buzzing"
noise. If you use an economizer see to it that it does not set near
any sheet iron — no nearer than 18 inches or 2 feet, as the induction
set up by the economizer will cause vibration in sheet metal if located
near thereto. There is always some noi.'^e accompanying the use of the
alternating current arc. 3. Rather a difficult question. Possibly you
are working your wires right up to their capacity, in which case the
added mechanical heat in the lamphouse would cause the wires to burn
out more quickly. I would suggest that you double a piece of No. 6
solid copper wire and attach it to the lamp binding post, carrying it
back two or three inches, so as to remove the connection from the
Immediate vicinity of the arc, joining your asbestos stranded to the
end of the copper wire by means of a small bolt. / have always rec-
ommended the eutthif; off of the asbestos wires at the hack of the
lamphouse as soon as they begin to shmo signs of deterioration inside
next to the bijiding post. This will mean probably as much as twice
a week in some instances where an old fashioned, poorly ventilated
lamphouse is used on an all day run. The two feet of wire amputated
is worth about 25 cents, but it won't take long to waste 25 cents worth
of current in the added resistance set up by burned wires. Briefly,
the condition is due to excessive heat. It is up to you to discover the
reason and remedy it. But take my advice and do not try to save
too much on wires. Cut 'em off as soon as they show signs of deter-
ioration. 4. Gasoline by all means. It is just as good, and cheaper.
5. Yes. The shutter may be set right, but not be of right proportions
to fit the local conditions. 6. You are wrong. The width of the
blades have nothing to do with the matter — that is to say as effecting
the argument in hand. The three-wing shutter with blades and light
Led to Slaughter.
Seattle, Washington, does not like over-speeding the film. He sends
in some verses which start off like this :
"While looking for a place to go,
I came upon a picture show.
The show was called 'The Devil's Daughter
And six good reels were led to slaughter."
I cannot spare the space to quote the rest of these verses, but the
"led to slaughter" is distinctly good ; incidentally I might say that
good reels are literally led to slaughter in thousands of theaters every
single day of the year.
Local Conditions.
New Albany, Indiana, says:
This is the first time I have written the department, but would
like to say a few words regarding local conditions ; also to an-
swer question 111. The theater where I am operating seats
1,000. We use two Powers Six A motor driven projectors, con-
verting 220 volts A. C. by means of a mercury arc rectifier.
Length of throw 110 feet, projecting to a white screen. Have
recently installed a Fort Wayne compensarc, to be used in case
of an emergency. New Albany has about thirty thousand inhab-
itants, but cannot boast of a local ; wish it could. The reason
I have not doped out any of the questions before lies in the
fact that my duties consist of sign writing, advertising, and
a few other things, as well as operating seven days a week,
during which time we usually run from three to five matinees,
therefore when not working I am usually either eating or
sleeping. There are five theaters here, therefore you can see
it is not only up to me to get the people here, but to send them
away pleased, which I do by projecting a clear, steady picture,
always in frame and by maintaining a clear, steady light. Of
course the above probably don't interest you very much, but I
wanted to let you know why I have not answered the ques-
tions, so you would not think I was a dead one. I cut the
department out and paste it in a book in index form ; also keep
a dictionary close at hand in case some of the terms are above
my head.
You are in error, brother, your letter is interesting. I firmly believe
in publishing local letters of this kind, so far as space will allow. Am
sure the conditions you work under will be interesting to operators
in other sections of the country. Come again when the spirit moves.
The "no local there" item is most respectfully referred to my good
friends Charles Shay and Lemaster, with suggestion that they get busy.
All Gone.
Lewis R. Boyd, Syracuse, New York, writes :
Slide coating receipt you sent is 0. K. Many thanks. All
the boys of Local 376 are striving to do their best, and pro-
jection is good. We recently added two more houses to our
list. However, there is still a lot we can all learn, and for that
reason I want to know if you can tell me where I can secure
the fijst and second editions of the Handbook. Will get the
third edition as soon as it comes out.
No use to ask. That particular question comes in very nearly every
day, but the second edition is all sold, disbursed, vanished and gone,
and so is the first.
I Certainly Would.
G. Betz, Osgood, Indiana, says :
Table No. 1, October 16 issue, don't go far enough. My man-
ager is thinking of installing a motor generator. We use 20
amperes, 220 volts D. C. through a Powers circular rheostat.
Would you recommend it?
I certainly would. The use of 220 volt current through a rheostat Is
tremendously wasteful. As to the table, it goes far enough, but I
suppose your lens doesn't. Your back focus is 4^ inches. Well, the
least allowable diameter of your lens would be V/i inches (see 4.52 in
right hand column) with two Ti/> inch condensers and 22 to 23 inches
between apex of front lens and film, but a much better condition
would be a lens 2}s inches in diameter, with one 6^ and one TJ.'S inch
condenser with 18 to 19 inches between apex of front lens and film.
Light Trouble.
H. E. Gonder, Wichita, Kansas, writes:
American Standard machine No. 2; 30 to 45 amperes A. C,
through new Powers rheostat ; get good white screen, with car-
bons close together when first starting the light, but In five
minutes the spot has separated into two parts, elliptical In
shape, when the carbons are only 3/16 of an inch apart. With
carbons 54 of an Inch apart spots are separated by about 3
inches, the lower spot from the top carbon being the brighter
of the two. After the two spots appear, closing the carbons
until the spots merge, dims the light on the screen. Light
flares badly. Have set the carbons in all possible positions.
With 61^ meniscus in rear and 7ji piano in front the following
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
597
distances give best results. Arc to rear condenser 2^ inches ;
front condenser to aperture IT inches ; projection distance 73
feet; picture 12J^ feet. It is the first time I have called on
you for help. It might be the carbons are too nearly per-
pendicular owing to the limitations of the lamp, but I am in-
clined to believe it is due to the condensers. The machine is
operating nicely otherwise.
No. it is not in the condensing lenses, Brother Gonder. You have,
I think, put your finger on a part of the trouble when you say the
carbons are too nearly perpendicular. You will have to angle that
lamp more. However, if that cannot be done the next best thing Is
to angle your lower carbon forward and bring the top one out to meet
it, but this is not a good condition. It is only a makeshift. Also I
would suggest that for the amperage you are pulling you use a ^i inch
cored carbon above and a i/j inch, or 9/16 inch cored carbon below.
The one-half inch size will needle badly, but that will be all the better
so far as the light question be concerned, though it will make you a
lot of extra work. Another thing: With 45 amperes A. C. your arc
should not be more than about l4 inch long. You ought to use 60
amperes.
A Peculiar Condition.
Saranac Lake, New York, says that, up to a short time ago he had
no trouble whatever, but all of a sudden the following fault developed :
When a figure moves straight across the screen it moves jerkily,
and the effect continues until the projector has been speeded up to
80 a minute, when it very nearly disappears.
Of course, we all know what the effect is, but can anyone tell me
why it should show now when it didn't show before. The screen is a
satin-finish mirror screen, and according to the theater manager there
has been no change made in any of the apparatus connected with pro-
jection.
Better Than Ever.
J. H. Marchand. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, says:
Have been a reader of the department ever since I began oper-
ating— four years ago. It has helped me all the time and I
like it better than ever now. I want to thank you for conduct-
ing the light ray experiments for us. Am a user of two Sim-
plex machines on 112-foot throw, and would like to know how
my condenser ought to be. Have the convex sides one-half
inch apart on both machines. On one machine I separated them
just a little less than three-eighths of an inch and it improved
the light some. If I put the condensers much closer together I
get a blue spot on the screen. The back condenser is 12i^
inches from the film tracks on aperture plate. Lenses 6% E.F.
with a l^^a-inch opening in front. Condensers 7J^ inches back
and 614 in front. Enclosed find reply to question 113.
Why don't you follow Table No. 1. October 16th issue, Brother Mar-
chand? Measure the exact distance from the back of your objective
lens to the film tracks on the aperture plate when the picture is in
focus on the screen. Next measure the diameter of your objective ;
then look down in the right-hand column of Table No. 1 until you
come to the figure representing your back focus, and following across
the horizontal line containing that figure until you come to the last, or
left-hand column, where you will find the least lens diameter of obiec-
tive you can use on that back focus, and looking at the top of the right-
hand column you will find that you must have two Tj/i-inch condersers,
placed with their convex sides almost touching, with 22 inches between
the apex of the front lens (the front lens is the one away from the
light — next the mechanism), and the film. You will also find many
other combinations which you can use. Or, if you send me the back
focus of your objective when the picture Is in focus on the screen, and
its diameter, I will tell you what you need.
Up-to-Date Manager and Operator.
Recently F. J. Merklein, operator at the Sumner theater, Sumner
avenue, Brooklyn, New York, asked the editor to come over and ex-
amine a dissolving apparatus which he had invented. While at the
Sumner theater I met Manager Loeb, who, while not large in stature,
makes up for that deficiency in breadth of thorough understanding of
the amusement business. Friend Loeb is a broad gauged, painstaking,
careful manager who studies his business, and once having made up
his mind as to the advisibility of taking a certain step, promptly pro-
ceeds without any stuttering or hesitation to take it. Brother Loeb not
only has ideas of his own, but also has the courage to put them into
practice. The operating room, conducted by Brother Merklein, not
only shows the application of energy, but of brains as well. As I have
often said, any fool can tw^ist a crank, but it takes something more
than that to make a real operator. Merklein is a real operator ; also Mr.
Loeb is a genuine manager. That sounds like a bouquet, but is merely
a statement of fact, based on what I saw at the Sumner. And here
are a few of the things which brought about the foregoing note of
appreciation.
The lighting system of the theater seems to be, as far as I could
judge in the daytime, very well planned. The objectionable side lights
are displaced by fixtures which are merely ornamental and, although
illuminated, not used as an illuminant. The theater seats 1,100 on
one floor, there being no balcony. Three hundred of the rear, center
seats are reserved at an advanced admission price ; the regular prices
being 15 and 20 cents three days a week, and 10 and 15 cents on
other days. The orchestra consists of five first class union musicians,
headed by B. Mole, violinist. The program consists of Paramount,
Metro, Fox and General. There are four Simplex motor driven ma-
chines, two in the auditorium operating room, and two immediately
above in the Roof Garden operating room and, by-the-way, that Roof
Garden is about the nicest thing of the kind I have seen up to date,
with the single exception of the screen, which stands in need of a
hood, but this, "Friend Loeb tells me, will be erected this summer. The
screen is held by heavy, steel I and T beams. Three hundred of the
center section rear seats are painted white, and command a higher
admission price. The Roof Garden operating room is of concrete.
There is a direct connection between the operating room below and
the one above, by means of a ladder. In the basement is an auxiliary
fire pump apparatus, consisting of a 15 b. p. motor, with an automatic
starter, which supplies four stand pipes and maintains a constant
pressure of sixty pounds — this in addition to the regular fire connec-
tions with the city mains. The current Is D. C. through rheostats,
and in winter one of the rheostats is located in Mr. Loeb's office, where
it supplies the place of a heating stove. Brother Merklein has a 4 c. p.
incandescent inside his projector or mechanisms just in front of the
lower loop, and an arrangement by which they may be instantly lighted
and extinguished. These lamps furnish him the means of framing the
picture accurately in the aperture while threading. Another clever
stunt is the placing of a string of twelve small lights in a reflector
just above the screen. By quick make and break, a storm or lightning
eft'ect is produced which is very realistic when accompanied by proper
music.
In the operating room is a neatly framed card as follows :
ELECTRICAL.
1. Connections
( Machine
( Motor
fLine
2. Grounds- Lamp
[ Rheostat
MECHANICAL.
roii
^.} Ad
3. Machines Adjust
[ Belts
("Bearings
4. Motor- Brushes
Commutator
[Terminals
o. Lamp' Jaws
(.General Condition
(Condensers
Objective
Stereo
GENERAL.
fSand pails
Operating Room-^ Extinguishers
[Clean
Entire Apparatus
1, meaning that on Monday the connections are to be looked over;
2 on Tuesday the line tested for grounds, etc. I would recommend
that some operators of my acquaintance read this card over very care-
fully, and then make a copy for their oivn operating room, hanging it
immediately above the observation port where it will be in constant
view.
From Australia.
H. J. Dicconson, operator. Gladesville Theater, Gladesville, Sydney,
Australia, sends in money for the two question booklets, and says:
I am over here on the opposite side of the planet, but am
glad to see there is at least one country alive to the importance
of betterment of picture projection, and things pertaining to the
picture industry in general. I get every issue of the Moving
Picture World and literally "eat" it from cover to cover, but
the one part of it I particularly like is the projection depart-
ment, as I am a handle grinder, who wants to know more of
•the finer points of projection. I enclose 2 shillings G pence for
the question and answer books. Do you know we are practically
without carbons over here? I am at present using 16 mm cored
carbons bottom, and 22 mm cored top, pulling 45 amperes —
cannot get any more. The throw is 87 feet, and am using a
seven-year-old Pathe machine. Results are to the boss's satis-
faction, but to myself — rotten. In closing let me wish both to
yourself and the Moving Picture World every success, and all
kinds of good luck to the boys across the Big Shark Pond.
There are no "question and answer" books. You will have to dig for
the answers, except that one is published each week in the department.
Yes, we are forging ahead in knowledge of p«)jection over here, and im-
proving in other matters pertaining to the business as well. Great Scott!
Has Australia also still got the type of manager who clings to the ante-
diluvian, prehistoric days type of projector? Seven years old? Well,
that is worse than some of the managers over here would do. I think
the limit in the United States and Canada is about five years. Even our
rankest imitation of a manager is willing to admit that after five years'
use it is really worth while putting in a new and modern machine. While
it will reach you quite a good deal late, still I wish you a very "Merry
Christmas and a Prosperous New Year," in which. I am sure, the 40.000
or more operators of the United States and Canada will join. Come
again when you feel like it, and give us some detailed information con-
cerning conditions in the Land of the Kangaroo.
From Alaska.
C. D. Payne, Ketchikan, Alaska, orders the question booklets, and
makes inquiry concerning the Handbook. Says he wants something for
a "student operator."
The question booklets have been sent, together with information con
cerning the new Handbook. However, we would be glad to have a note
from Brother Payne setting forth some of the conditions of work in
that part of Uncle Sam's territory, where snow and Ice hold center of
the stage for the greater part of the year.
598
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Tanuarv 22, 1916
Motion Picture Photography'
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department'B reply by mail when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which cannot be replied to in this department, $1.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is a rule of this department that no apparatus will be recom-
mended editorially until the value of such appliances has been demon-
strated to its editor.
Title Making.
Lewis Wener, Canada asks :
1. Are all view finders on motion picture cameras the same
size?
2. What kind of a lens is a Universal Focus F6.3? Is it a
good lens for taking local events?
3. Could you use the same developer for motion picture films
as that used for developing Kodak films?
4. What is the cheapest way of making titles, and how are
they made?
1. There are many types and sizes of view finders, but each is made
BO that it shows just the same field or view as is taken by the lens and
camera with which it is used.
There are several types of view finders, the two most popular being
the direct vision finder and the camera obscura or miniature camera
finder.
The direct vision finder consists of a rectangular section of a negative
lens which gives a reduced upright image. As the field of this type of
finder varies with the angle at which it Is viewed, it is provided with
centering sights, much the same as a peep sight on a rifle, so that the
correct view is given by aligning it through these sights. These view
finders are. as a rule, made just the right size to show just the same
angle of view as that of the camera lens with which they are used but
they may be adapted for any lens of lesser angle by marking or blocking
off the edges so that these new lines include the same view as the nar-
rower angle of lens with which they are to be ussed.
The camera obscura type of finder is the miniature model of a camera
with the ground glass protected from direct light by a shield or hood
so that the image may be seen without covering the head with a dark
cloth. The image, of course, is inverted just as on the ground glass of
any other camera, but it has the advantage that the image is an actual
one and remains the same at whatever angle it i? viewed from. It is
also advantageous from the fact that the angle of view of lenses of
several different focal length lenses may be easily marked upon the
ground glass with a pencil.
To check or re-adjust the lines of a view finder, attach it to the
camera and with a piece of ground film in the aperture, place the camera
about twelve or fifteen feet away from a window. Focus the camera on
the window and turn the camera on the tripod until the image of the
edge of the window coincides with the edge of the aperture plate at the
side; now look through the view finder, and if the image of the window
in the finder does not coincide with the edge of the finder make a mark
on the glass with a pencil or a very small piece of gummed paper. Do
this with the other side and the top and bottom and you have the finder
checked for whatever distance you have set the camera from the window.
This will be approximately correct for all distances beyond eight feet.
The view finder should be attached to the camera as near to the lens
as possible, so as to get as near the same point view of the lens as pos-
sible. As it is never possible to obtain exactly the same point of view
for the finder as for the lense, close-ups will not register exactly the
same in the camera as in the finder. A few makes of finders are
equipped with a compensating device so that by turning a screw the
angle of the finder is changed to make the view coincide with the camera
at any determined distance.
2. A universal focus lens is a misleading term, as there is no such
thing as a lens with a universal focus. A universal focus lens is a term
used to describe a lens without a focusing device which is set so that
objects at the usual distance from the camera, twelve to fifteen feet,
are In sharp focus. These lenses are almost always of relatively small
aperture and short focus which gives great depth of focus so that all
objects, except very near the camera, are sharp enough without its being
necessary to change the focus.
Such a lens cannot be used for taking close-ups, but might be all
right for ordinary local event stuff and scenic pictures. While it is
possible to develop negative films in ordinary prepared kodak de-
veloper, it Is not economical to do so, and kodak developer is decidedly
not suitable for developing positive cinematograph film.
The formula which is included in every box of Eastman Cinematograph
film is a very good one to use, and is not hard for any photographer
to mix.
4, The cheapest way of making titles, where only one or two, or
even a few, are wanted, is to have them printed or neatly painted by a
sign painter on white cardboard and then photograph with positive stock
in the camera with the emulsion side turned away from the lens. Take
as many feet as you need and then develop them with a contrasty de-
veloper. The film is reversed in the camera so that when the titles are
thrown on the screen they will not be reversed like the reflection in a
mirror, as they would be if the film were not turned. If it is desired to
make a number of titles by printing from the negative, you only have
to make a positive print from a title made in this manner and then use
this print as a negative for making further prints.
Positive stock Is not nearly so sensitive as negative stock, so you will
require rather a strong light and a slow turning of the handle to get the
proper exposure. It is best to make several tests before going ahead to
make titles in this manner, as, while they must have sufficient exposure,
they cannot stand much over-exposure : as over-exposure tends to clog
up the fine lines in the letters and make them show up very dark on the
screen, and in case of very great over-exposure all of the finer lines
in the letter will have been so blocked up that they cannot be dis-
tinguished.
A Correction.
Eric E. Mayell, editor of the Pathe News, writes as follows :
I notice on page 246 of your issue for Januady 8, you give
the address of the Pathe News wrongly. It is 1 Congress
street, Jersey City. N. J.
With reference to the query which is there answered, I might
say we prefer topical negatives undeveloped, and our price Is
$1 per foot for all used.
I enclose copy of a little booklet recently issued, which we
shall be glad to send to anyone interetsed free, while the stock
lasts.
We are glad to make this correction, and if anyone knows of other
markets for negative film, this department will he glad to print any
details for the many camera owners who are looking for ways to turn
their cameras to profitable employment.
Glycerine for Static.
A. Lindmark, Chicago, writes:
You claim that a brass handle on the crank of a camera will
draw away static ; I disagree with you, because I have tried
It without result
The best way for me, brass handle or not, is to sweat the
film the night before, use it and keep it pliable by having a
piece of cotton saturated with glycerine in a lower corner of
the retort.
Some time ago on a rush job, had to work a Bell and Howell
camera. I did not have time to treat the film in any way,
took the outfit from a warm place out into the cold, stood in
about eight inches of snow, ground off 400 feet without a bit
of electric marking on it.
Hope you will explain the reason if you can.
If I could explain the reason for the vagaries of static ; why it occurs
when you don't expect it and don't occur when you do expect it, I
wouldn't have to do much more than sit back and draw my royalties
from the concerns that use film.
•Copyright, 1916, by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
Another Camera Aspirant.
Geo. H. Maissin, Conn., writes :
I am at present working in the office of a machine shop and
probably will be for several months to come. When I sever my
connection with this company. I will he ready to take up learn-
ing how to become a cameraman, providing there is any cnance.
What I want to know are the following : 1. Do the film com-
panies take in yoUng men to learn this line of work? 2. How
long does it take to learn ? 3. What are the commencing
wages? 4. Is there always a demand for cameramen?
1. I do not know of any film company that hires young men with
the view of teaching them the business.
2. Length of time to learn camera wok depends entirelv on the ability
and previous experience of the man who is learning. Not less than a
year anyway.
3. Beginners wages in a film factory are about ten or twelve dollars
a week for a young man.
4. There is always a demand for first class cameramen, but there
are always a number of poor ones out of a job and once in a while
even the best ones get out of work for a while, for various reasons,
such as a cut down in the working force of a studio which finds itself
overproducing.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
599
Music lor the Picture
Conducted by S. M. BERG.
^^^^^^S^^^^^^^
INQUIRIES.
OUESTIONS concerning any phase of the work of the orchestra
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World, and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a
Question and Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of
our Music Page.
MUSICAL SETTING FOR "THE LURE OF HEART'S
DESIRE."
(Released January 17, by the Metro Pictures Corporation).
Suggestions Prepared by S. M. BERG.
By Special Arrangements with G. Schirmer, Inc., Music
Publishers, New York.
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" is intended as a partial solution
of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist In overcom-
ing that chaotic condition encountered when the film is not available
until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first performance being
a mere rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who are
exhibitors of Metro films the following suggestions for an accompani-
ment to "The Lure of Heart's Desire" were prepared by the photoplay
department of the New York music publishing house of G. Schirmer,
Inc. This advance publication will afford to the progressive leader an
opportunity to acquaint himself with the general character of the film
story he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader In anticipating
the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title (marked T)
or by a described action (marked D).
Further inquiries concerning any phase of the work of the orchestra
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving Picture
World and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear In a Question and
Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of our Music Page.
Dramatic story of Alaskan mining life alternating with New York
City life. Scenes of Alaskan mining camp, saloon, dog-sledding, the
«llderness, fashionable New York gambling house, parties, cabaret and
dancing. New Year's Eve celebration in popular cafe with specialty danc-
ing and Father Time appearing at V2 o'clock.
Scheduled time: Five reels (about 4,775 feet), 71% minutes.
The THEME selected is "A Love Song" — Bartlett.
Time.
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Sub-titles or descriptive cues.
D Opening.
T Ethel seeks relief from her
financial worries.
T A broken rudder and an in-
experienced sailor.
D When Jim carries Ethel to
his boat.
T "You are the first, the only
woman in my life."
T "That boat will take you to
shore."
D Alaskan mining camp scene.
T Little Snowbird takes her
blanket to market.
T "Crazy Jake" tells the same
old story.
T When the lordly peaks like
sentinels stand.
T "The high card wins her
boys."
T "I guess you're the best man
stranger — shake."
T "She's yours."
T Ethel pursues her social am-
bition financed by Martin.
T A thief doth fear in every
bush an officer.
T Next morning.
D When Crazy Jake drinks Hurry No. 3.»
from the flask.
Brotherhood of the trail.
Music.
Viennoise Waltz — Duval.
Allegro No. 1.*
A Love Song — Bartlett.
(Allegretto) (THEME)
Barchetta — Nevin.
(Allegretto grazioso)
Morris Dance — Noble.
(Allegro moderate)
Tarantella — Bohm.
(Allegro molto con fuoco)
Hurry No. 2.*
Intermezzo — Huerter.
(Moderate grazioso)
The Tune they Croon In the U.
S. A. — Lean.
(Allegro)
The Bim-Bimr — Adam.
(Moderate J
T
T "Crazy Jake" comes through
for his pard.
D Shot.
T "Crazy Jake's" legacy.
Prelude — Jarnefelt.
(Allegro)
T Weary weeks of search and
toil.
T The Spider and fbe Fly.
T You may live in luxury or
forfeit your liberty."
T His dream of wealth realiz-
ed, Carew returns.
Aria — FJ Minor — Schumann.
(Andante cantabile)
Repeat : A Love Song.
(THEME)
Rachety Coo (Katlnka) — Frlml.
(Animate con grazia)
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T The path forbidden.
T New Year's Eve at Murrays.
D Father time.
T "Happy New Y'ear."
T "I have made a fortune."
T Lonely and weary.
T The proposal.
T Ethel determines to end.
T "Give him up or I will tell."
T "Behave, that gun is load-
ed."
D Shot.
T After the trial.
D When Carew thinks of Snow-
bird.
T "Make out my bill"
T Knowing the dangers.
Keep Going — Klelnecke.
(Allegro)
Bells striking 12 o'clock.
Debutante One-Step — Herbert.
Repeat :
A Love Song.
(THEME)
Clarice — Loud.
(Valse entr'act)
Agitato No. 2.»
Repeat :
A Love Song.
(THEME)
64 T "Make out my bill" Galop No. 2*
68^4 T Knowing the dangers. Repeat: A Love Song.
.„,, (THEMS)
1OV2 T Three years later. Devo- Go to Sleep My Baby (Lullaby)
tlon.
71% T The End.
For the convenience of our readers a price list on the above-men-
tioned numbers has been compiled, which can be found In the ad of Q.
Schirmer, Inc., on page 690.
HOW TO PLAY THEMES.
By S. M. BERG.
THE following Is a summary of a letter addressed to fbe editor by a
valued reader : "I am a leader of a small orchestra ind have been
trying to follow your musical suggestion cue sheets with the Idea
of the theme, but find great difficulty In arranging the music when I
have only one copy of that special number. Please explain how to get
back each time without causing the musicians to become confused. I
think when one has each scene fitted properly he "has enough to do to
make quick and simple changes without having to go back for the theme
a number of times. In attempting this I find my musicians get confused
and are unable to follow me."
In connection with this, the editor fully realizes that It is not a
difficult thing for one musician to tell another what to do and play, but
that the real help lies in explaining hoio to do and how; to play. The
following may help to solve the problem.
The seating of musicians on the stage or pit Is of primary Importance.
The leader should be placed on a platform high enough so that he Is
at'e to see all his musicians without the obstruction of lamps or stands.
When the pianist is leader and is seated in the pit ho should have a
platform for his Instrument and self at least twelve Inches higher than
the strings and wood-winds, so that all these musicians are able to see
him clearly. The cello and brass should then be raised about six Inches,
enabling them to see over the strings and wood-wind. Of course, the
string base, either stands or uses a high stool and tl a drummer has his
usual platform.
Speaking of pianos, personal experience has proven that a small grand
piano is far more practical than the upright so much in common use-
When there is a director, or the violinist fills this position, such a piano
can be turned so that the musician can see both the picture and di-
rector, which arrangement Is almost Impossible with the upright. The
f;;-<ii <!Vv
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Sketch 1.
following sketch is a practical seating plan for small orcbestra with
either piano or violin director.
Some day serious attention will be given to the music stand used in
motion picture theaters. What is lequired, is one with a frame almost
twice the length of any on the market with the lights p ojected from
each side instead of from the customary hulky frame on the top that
also breaks the line of vision to the director. An excellent idea is to
use amber tinted bulbs instead of white. This would prevent a good deal
of unnecessary eyestrain, a trouble to which most picture musicians are
subject. Some help on this stand question Is to provide two manilla
cardboard covers similar to those suppllea by publishers for vaudeville
artists to carry their music. Lay them on the stand, letting them over-
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January 22, 1916
lap until tbey project about eight Inches on each side. Then bend up
the bottom edge about iy2 inches and attach them to the stand. The
sKetch shows the extra width g£.ined by this device.
Perhaps some readers may recall that Biograph release, "Judith ot
Bethulia," directed by Griffiths. The theme selected was ' My Heart at
ers Pilm Ser' "ce, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio; Progressive Motion
Picture Company, San Francisco, Cal., and Progressive Motion
Picture Company, Seattle, Wash.
/
/
Sketch 2.
Thy Sweet Voice" by Saint-Saens, and this very problem was encount-
ered; and it proved to be a pretty big one, too, until the widened stand
proved to be its solution.
In all the earlier musical suggestion cue sheets prepared by the writer
the opening paragraph recommends that one should be provided for
each number of the orchestra. If this were carried out every musician
would have some idea when the necessary changes take place in the
picture. Then, with bis stand widened, at the extreme left is placed the
cue sheet. Next to this, the theme, and then the rest of the suggested
music in the order ot the playing.
A further assistance is to have a number of plain rieces ot paper
marked "theme," one of these to be placed between the music in each
Sua,gcsteA
i^'crforiuei
Sketch 3.
of the positions where the theme is suggested. By this means, as soon as
the leader gives a warning signal to '^hange the music, the musician
will know whether it is to be e theLie or the following number.
If a director with an orchestra of ten pieces were arranging a con-
tinuous program of music to fit a picture and during its progress he
introduced a violin or 'cello solo which had no parts for the brass, he
should place a piece of paper i.i the cornet or trombone parts wh! h
would read, "Cello solo. Brass tacit."
If the above suggestions are carried out the editor believes that no
further difficulties will arise and the correspondent will realize the
practicability of the theme as suggested in the Musical Suggestion Cue
Sheet.
Flintom Sees Kane
Arranges to Handle the War Picture, "Somewhere In France"
— Other Exchanges in Line.
AD. FLINTOM ot the Kansas City Feature Film Company
, spent last week in New York City. It was Mr. Plintom's
first visit to the metropolis in many months as his rapid-
ly growing film business in the middle west has occupied his
entire attention. While here he circulated among the trade
rene^ving old acquaintances and arranging for various sup-
plies. One ot the subjects for which he secured territory was
the five-reel French war picture, "Somewhere In France,"
which Arthur S. Kane Is distributing. Mr. Flintom will handle
this in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa..
Other exchanges which have arranged with Mr. Kane to
handle the subject in their territories are: Famous Players Film
Company ot New England, Boston, Mass.; The Wm. L. Sherry
Feature Film Company, Inc., 126 West 46th Street, New York
City; Famous Players Exchange, 71 West 23rd Street, New
York City; Famous Players Film Service, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.;
Famous Players Pilm Service, Inc., Chicago, III.; Famous Play-
"CALL OF THE CUMBERLANDS" (Pallas).
StagKd in the mountain country ot the well known Thousand
Pines, a favorite elevation for Californian mountain climbers
and known to painters the world over for its natural beauty,
"The riall of the Cumberlands," starring Dustin Farnum and
adapted from the well known book of the same name, bids
fair to prove one of the most meritorious film offerings seen
this season in point of scenic and photographic beauty. In
the character of Samson South, Dustin Farnum, the popular
screen idol, appears at his best. Opposite Mr. Farnum appears
Winifred Kingston, the pretty little artist who has greatly en-
deared herself among photoplay audiences through her sterl-
ing work in the portrayal of sympathetic characters. As
Spicer South, Herbert Standing presents a characterization
that is conceded to display his most striking work in motion
pictures. Dick LeStrange as Tamarack Spicer and Myrtle
Stedman as Adrienne Lescott are others included in the cast
who are called upon to present exceptionable ability. Other
important parts are effectively handled by Page Peters, Howard
Davies, Joe Ray and Virginia Foltz.
The interior scenes showing the wealthy artist's studio are
exact reproductions from a prominent New York atelier, and
display elaborate care as to detail. Other Interiors of moun-
tain cabins "were taken in actual huts in the hills. In the
presentation of these scenes a wonderful character is intro-
duced in the person of an old lady ot the mountains ninety
years old. "The Call of the Cumberlands" will be released on
the Paramount Program by Pallas Pictures January 24th. An
elaborate advertising campaign has been prepared in connec-
tion with the exhibition of this film which introduces several
new departures in film exploitation.
FLORENCE LA BADIE THE STAR OF CONSISTENCY.
When the Thanhouser Film Corporation starred Florence La
Badie in "The Million Dollar Mystery" it was thought that
about every means had been devised to give play to the ver-
satility ot this ever popular screen player. It is now definitely
announced by Mr. Thanhouser that her legion of admirers, may
look forward to a real, smashing La Badie treat in a five-reeler
which has been specially written for her by Lloyd Lonergan,
the man who wrote "The Million Dollar Mystery." It is a La
Badie production even to the title, which is. "The Five Faults
of Flo." If such a thing can be imagined as an "abridged
serial," this is it; the film alchemist would label it "essence of
serial." In the cast with Miss La Badie are most of the fea-
tured players of the Thanhouser stock, including Harris Gor-
don and Grace De Carlton. The picture was released on
January 20 as a Masterpicture de Luxe on the Mutual Pro-
gram.
McMAHAN & JACKSON GET "NEPTUNE'S
DAUGHTER."
McMahan and Jackson, the well known moving picture
magnates and amusement promoters of Cincinnati, Ohio, have
just secured an exclusive contract for the state rights of In-
diana and Kentucky for "Neptune's Daughter," starring An-
nette Kellerman, Herman Brenon, Leah Baird, William B.
Shay and many other screen celebrities. It will be remembered
that these gentlemen bought the state rights of Ohio for this
picture some time ago, and with the extensive advertising
and high class manner in which this production was handled
by them, they did a tremendous business in every theater they
played. McMahan and Jackson have some very alluring prop-
ositions to make the exhibitors on the Kellerman Production,
and this will be furnished upon request of a letter, wire or
telephone message.
MARY MILES MINTER IN "DIMPLES."
In "Dimples." a forthcoming Metro feature production in
which Mary Miles Minter has the stellar role, the character
ot Mrs. Riley, her aunt, is played by Charlotte Shelby. It has
been noted that there Is truly a remarkable resemblance be-
tween Dimples and Mrs. Riley. There should be, Charlotte
Shelby, in real life is none other than Miss Minter's mother.
Mrs. Shelby was formerly a well known actress, but has not
appeared professionally for several years. However, she Is
always found with her charming little daughter around the
studio, and when the company went south to make the exter-
iors, Mrs. Shelby went along. Director Edgar Jones induced
her to take a part in the production. Mary Miles Minter's
name was Juliet Shelby until after she made her biggest stage
success in "The Littlest Rebel." She changed her name then
on the theory that it sounded "too stagey."
PATHE'S "LIGHT THAT FAILED" COMPLETED.
Edward Jose, the Pathe producer, has now finished "The
Light That Failed," the Gold Rooster play adopted from Kip-
ling's famous novel. He says that In his opinion it is the best
picture he ever made. An extraordinarily large company was
employed, and many big effects obtained.
January 22, 1916
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601
Modern Theater Construction
A Novel Form of Theater Where Depth Space is Limited-
View and Plans of NoUendorf Theater, Berlin.
By Edward Barnard Kinsila.
Article V.
MOST, if not all, of the salient features described in my
previous articles on modern theater construction, ap-
ply to the form of theater herein described. In fact,
after" thoroughly reciting the merits of one well-equipped
-2?^
View of NoUendorf Theater.
theater there remains little to add, except to emphasize these
points, supplying perhaps now and then minor suggestions.
Some Form of Hollow Tile Best for Construction.
As stated in my initial article, heavy hollow building tile
offers the cheapest and best material for e.xterior and divi-
sion walls, with light tile partition blocks for mere parti-
tions. Where the exterior or division walls are also bear-
ing walls and steel structural framing is not employed, the
vertical cells of the hollow tile must be well grouted with
liquid concrete at the bearing points.
Textile, a recent innovation in hollow tile manufacture,
with a finished rough surface made to resemble tapestry
brick, is now made in half-height blocks of about si.\ inches
and are laid in the same manner as large brick or small
stone, with each block overlapping the other. They do not
Lobby and Basement Plan.
require stucco, and when laid with carefully rodded joints,
present a most artistic appearance.
Appearance of Security Necessary.
As stated in previous articles, theaters should be con-
structed absolutely fireproof, and for obvious reasons there
should be every appearance of stability and security. Al-
though no other material equals hollow tile in its fire-resist-
ing qualities, the interior walls should be finished in a con-
crete simulation of natural stone. Imitation Caen stone,
relieved by bright upholstery, has a highly pleasing effect
and comforts the timid with a sense of perfect security.
Concrete slab floors, steel sash and doors, almost as cheap as
wood, together with an advertised statement that no wood or
inflammable material is used in construction, will materially
aid in strengthening the feeling of security. Stairways with
ornamental newel posts and iron railings, and imitation mar-
ble steps will also add. As a whole the entire extra cost
for building a theater perfectly fire safe, without a particle
of wood in it. is about nine per cent, more than it costs
to build in the ordinary manner.
Provide Every Comfort.
This appearance of secuiity sensibly affects the mental
attitude of the auditor. A low price of admission and the
provision of spacious cloak room accommodations, with am-
ple polite attendants also has a receptive tendency. Separate
lockers, with individual keys for each auditor, would be an
ideal innovation. If the theater be well designed, this sys-
tem could easily be installed without much loss of spare.
Liberal passage room between rows of low-backed com-
fortable chairs that permit the free passage of incomers or
outgoers, which may be readily secured by a trifling in-
crease of four inches, should never be neglected. Nor should
the concealed lamps, that soothe and do not tire the eyes
with their glare. In fact, everything within the playhouse
should be planned to render the auditor's mind keenly sen-
sitive to a favorable impression of all he sees or hears.
Artistic Decoration and Stage Setting.
The decoration of the auditorium should be of a simple
r m
Ground Floor Plan.
design, calculated to form a frame for the scene depicted on
the stage. There should be no clash between the architect
and the scene painter. The scene painter should always be
given preference. Where depth of stage allows, there should
be an inner movable proscenium arch capable of diminisli-
ment or expansion, to properly accommodate the scene.
To facilitate changes the scenes should be built realistically
plastic, and mounted on a quietly revolving stage, or built
upon rear and side platform carriages that may be quickly
substituted, each for the other. This latter feature is often
objectionable in America because of the extra space de-
manded.
The form and size of the theater are most important fac-
tors, and good acoustic properties are absolutely essential
in a theater where singing or spoken lines form part of the
program. None of the many minor features described at
length in previous articles should be omitted to make the
audience comfortable and acutely receptive. This includes
proper heating and ventilation, a subject exhaustively treated
in the second treatise of this subject.
A Novel Idea of Increasing Capacity.
Occasionally the depth of the site is too restricted to
permit of both a stage and lobby on th^ same plane as the
auditorium. This was the case with the NoUendorf Theater
in Berlin, a cut of which is here shown. This theater con-
tains most of the features shown on the present diagrams,
and is conceded to be the finest theater in the world showing
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
motion pictures, if not the finest theater of any description
ever built.
Cathedral Windows of Unusual Size.
As indicated in the illustration the theater facade is pierced
on either side of the main entrance by two narrow, lon^,
brightly illuminated cathedral windows that reach nearly
to the eaves line. These beautifully colored windows at-
tract attention from a great distance.
Appearance of a Ground Floor Theater.
When one enters the spacious portals of this playhouse,
he finds himself in a wide lobby. By descending several
steps to a spacious basement he may deposit his outer gar-
ments with one of the many attendants standing behind
broad counters on either side of the room, or if the picture
then being shown in the auditorium above is not finished,
he may take a comfortable seat at a nearby table and view
the pictured news events of a busy world projected on a
dayliglit screen.
In a few moments he emerges from this comfortable wait-
ing room and ascends to the main auditorium by two shor:
flights of steps that fail to impress him that the auditorium
is really six feet above the sidewalk. Arriving within the
salon, on either side of the stage, illuminated by tubular
lamps hidden behind the ceiling cornice, he is somewhat
amazed by the sight of the audience facing him, and pauses
to reflect upon the location of his seats, are they in the
orchestra, or are they the higher priced seats of the bal-
cony?
A Front Approach to the Balcony.
He recalls that they are in the front balcony loges, and
mounts the gently sloping stairway that ascends from the
main entrance, on either side, to the balcony, halting for
a moment on the rest platform underneath the so-called stage
boxes that adorn either wall — for in this theater there exists
no architectural ornamentation that might distract the au-
ditors' attention from the scenes on the stage. He peers
at the seated audience through the heavy plate glass par-
tition that separates the balcony stairway from the main
floor of the auditorium and then proceeds to his seats.
An Orchestra Above the Stage.
The strains of distant music reach his ear, and he looks
toward the spot where the music is usually quartered. There
is no sign of an orchestra pit there, and his gaze wanders
to other parts of the house in a mystified manner. The
sounds seem to come from above, and he at last locates the
music in a semicircular gallery, just above the proscenium
arch. He cannot see the band nor the leader, as both are
concealed behind verdant foliage.
A Brilliantly Lighted Salon.
The curtain rises on a replica of the ancient forum at
Rome. There stand the broken columns of this once noble
gathering place. In the distance a Roman arch stands,
more perfect in its preservation than the rest. The stage
lights are lowered and the scene becomes enshrouded in
gloom. Now, it is pitch dark. Then, between the columns
of the Roman arch a pictured scene unfolds itself. The
picture is one calculated to excite laughter.
The entranced auditor appears afraid to give full vent
to his mirth. He looks about him in this brilliantly lighted
hall. Others are laughing, and he boisterously joins them.
Laughter is contagious. When a dramatic picture is shown
the lights are dimmed, as if to aid in concentrating one's
thoughts on the sad events pictured on the screen.
Emergency Exits Galore.
When the performance is concluded, a careful examina-
tion of the special features of this comfortable theater is
made. Emergency exits galore abound. At both ends of
the rear of the auditorium are self-enclosed stairways lead-
ing to the basement below, with doors leading from ap-
propriate landings into the open. These stairways also ex-
tend to a floor above the balcony, and serve as an outside
entrance to the projection room, which is constructed en-
tirely separate from the auditorium. In case of a sudden
fire in the projection room the operator finds it easy to
escape without alarming the audience. The fire can burn
itself out, the smoke and fumes escaping through openings
made directly into the open, without the audience ever
appreciating the danger.
There are other emergency stairways leading to the base-
ment from the main floor of the auditorium; directly under
the main balcony stairs, and separate emergency aisles lead-
ing to the lobby direct. All of these emergency exits are
carpeted and housed in, and are a part of the theater used
by the audience at all times.
Ordinary Emergency Alleys of Little Value.
Such means of exit are independent of the prescribed
open alleys required by law. In time of panic people
naturally rush in their excitement toward a means of escape
with which they are familiar. A plunge into a darkened
open alley, of which nothing is known, is not inviting and
Balcony Plan.
very rare. As most of the fatalities occur from panic, the
legal methods of escape are of little value. But with ample
emergency exits with which the audience has been made
familiar, everyone may easiy escape in time of excitement.
Ample Toilet Accommodations.
At the foot of the enclosed emergency stairs, in the base-
ment, are arranged two commodious toilets, one for the
ladies and another for the gentlemen, which also serve for
the waiting room. At the front of the balcony on either
side are arranged two similar toilets for those in the balcony.
Back upon the stage, which is reached by a stairway
leading from an entrance platform of the lobby, is the
usual arrangement of dressing rooms, toilets, etc. This stage
also contains the scenic horizon described in detail in a
previous article, and the scenery itself is set on a flat re-
volving platform. The musicians reach the high orchestra
pit through a door from a bridge that extends above the
^"lEiflliu
Longitudinal Section.
proscenium arch, one that is also used to illumniate the
horizon sheet to simulate cloud and storm effects by the
aid of stereopticon slides.
There is nothing about this theater to fix its size. Its
form of structure may be adapted to any plot that would
answer for a playhouse. It is merely an illustrated example
of economically employing limited depth space.
The next article will treat of small theaters, now so much
in vogue as picture theaters.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
603
Next Week's Vitagraphs
Several Good Subjects Will Be Offered in the Schedule for
January 24 — Two Features Included.
"The Island of Surprise," a five-part Blue Ribbon Vita-
graph, written by Cyrus Townsend Brady, produced by Paul
Scardon, featuring William Courtenay, Eleanor Woodruff,
Zena Keefe, and other prominent Vitagraphers, head the
Scene from "The Island of Surprise" (Vitagraph).
films released by the Vitagraph for the week of January 24.
On the same day, Monday. "The Cold-Feet Getaway," a
one-reel comedy of the "Itsky Series," is scheduled for re-
lease; "Too Clever by Half," a Sidney Drew comedy, is of-
fered on January 28; and the Broadway Star Feature, "The
Ruse,'" is released on the 29th.
"The Island of Surprise" is one of the most pretentious
of recent \'itagraph productions and is a romantic thriller
that is destined to become one of the most widely talked-
about films on the screen. The hero is cast away on a
South Sea Island with the girl he secretly married and the
girl his father expects him to marry. An injury to his
head causes a loss of memory, and he forgets the incident
of his wedding. His real wife claims him. and the other
girl, believing the wife "bluffing." also proclaims herself as
his wife. The hero, mentally incapacitated, is apparently
satisfied with either.
This tense situation on the island is broken by an attack
by savages, and the three put up a desperate fight with the
few weapons they have at hand. Marines from a gunboat
arrive in the nick of time, while a blow from a spear re-
stores the hero's memory and he clears away the mystery.
William Courtenay, long a favorite on Broadway, appears
to splendid advantage as the hero and does effective work
Scene from "The Cold Feet Getaway" (Vitagraph).
fighting off the savages and rescuing his sweetheart from a
train wreck that is but a part of the thrills in the pro-
duction. Eleanor Woodruff, as the wife, displays fine emo-
tional acting in a difficult role and registers herself as a
beautiful addition to the Vitagraph players. Little Zena
Keefe does effective work as the other girl. Included in the
cast are Charles Kent, Anders Randolf. Charles Wellesley.
Denton Vane, Julia Swayne Gordon and Logan Paul.
"The Ruse," released on January 28 as a three-part Broad-
way Star Feature, is the first effort as a director of Eugene
MuUin, who has picturized many notable successes for the
screen. He is also the author of "The Ruse."
The story tells of the efforts of Dallas to wreak a revenge
on Cottrell for a defeat suffered on the stock market. Dallas
makes use of the secret knowledge that Mrs. Cottrell's broth-
er is a criminal and forces her into a compromising position.
Cottrell adopts the ruse of pretending an injury to his head
that causes a loss of understanding and in due time dis-
covers his wife the pawn of the villain and not his paramour.
Joseph Kilgour, Harry Morey and Naomi Childers play the
"triangle" with their usual skill, assisted by a capable cast
including Denton Vane, Charles Kent and Helen Pillsbury.
"Too Clever by Half," a typical Sidney Drew vehicle, shows
that comedian and his wife to good advantage.
"The Cold-Feet Getaway," written by Graham Baker, will
be of interest to card-players, in that Itsky, the Inventor,
shows a contrivance that enables a man to quit a poker game
while ahead. The invention works at first and then causes
a mix-up that shows that a successful getaway from a poker
game is as impossible as perpetual motion. Harry Fisher
is the inventor, and Albert Roccardi is the poker fiend.
EDITH STERLING AND MURDOCK MacQUARRIE
JOIN SIGNAL FORCES.
Edith Sterling, who has been playing stellar roles in 101
Bison and Big U pictures, has been signed by Signal Film
Corporation for its dramatic company. An exceptionally
strong company will be gathered to Miss Sterling's support
under the direction of Murdock MacQuarrie, who has been
prominently identified with the film industry almost since
its inception.
In addition to winning fame as a director, Mr. MacQuarrie
has scored many character hits both in pictures and on the
speaking stage. One of his biggest successes was playing
the dual role of "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde," at the New
York theater on Broadway, for a run of twenty-two weeks.
He comes to Signal from the Universal, where, in the last
eighteen months, he has produced eighty-eight thousand feet
of dramatic features.
In the supporting company will be Millward Wilson, Nor-
bert Myles and Francis J. MacDonald. The first picture,
which will be a multiple-reel feature, will have in it the
throb of a big city dealing as it will with problems created
by congested and struggling humanity, graft, reform and
"men higher up." around the activities of which will be
woven a story of love with a good "punch moral" as a
climax.
NEW VITAGRAPH PLAYERS IN WESTERN
COMPANY.
Several new faces among the Vitagraph Players will be
seen in a new release of the company at Hollywood, Cal.
Corinne Griffiths, who has the distinction of winning more
than one beauty prize in Los .\ngeles, and other Cali-
fornia towns, is considered a valuable addition to the screen.
Her beauty is of the appealing kind and in addition to this
screen personality, she has a knack of facial expression that
speaks well for her future as a film actress.
Lawrence Weingarten is another new player. Both will
be seen in "Bittersweet," a one-reel drama, written by
Daisy E. Smith and produced by Rollin S. Sturgeon. George
Stanley, Anne Schaefer and Webster Campbell play im-
portant roles in the production.
Vivian Marshall, well known as a swimmer and diver, is
to be featured in a new film now under course of produc
tion.
LAEMMLE PICKS PRIZE BEAUTY.
When the exhibitors of Los Angeles, Cal., gave their an-
nual ball on New Year's eve one of the interesting events
was the contest for the most beautiful girl, not a motion
picture actress. To make the contest more interesting, Carl
Laemmle offered to give the winner a position in one of the
Universal companies at Universal City. The committee
of judges consisted of Mr. Laemmle, Crane Wilbur and
Hobart Henley and Miss Thelma Francis, who lives in
Los Angeles, was the lucky girl. She is said to be nineteen
years of age and to have had some dramatic experience, but
has never worked in the pictures. She accepted Mr.
Laemmle's offer.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
"Purple" Pictures and Their Peril
By Walter W. Irwin.
(General Manager, V-L-S-E, Inc.)
A RECENT issue of McClure's Magazine presents some
figures which merit the consideration of every serious
thinking exhibitor and producer. They are a com-
parison of the earnings of the so-called "scarlet" or "purple"
play with the box oflfce value of the more wholesome stage
oflferings. Following are the paragraphs from the McClure
articles of exceeding importance to us of the motion picture
industry:
In 1897 George Broadhurst produced his first big hit, "What Happened
to Jones." A clean hero and a clean heroine earned him $100,000. For
two years Charles Arnold, actor and manager, played the rollicking
farce in Australia and South America, and cleaned up .111.50,000. As
timely today as it was eighteen years ago, "What Happened to Jones"
is still running in stock, and could be revived on Broadway with suc-
cess and profit if Mr. Broadhurst were not more interested in new ven-
tures. During the past year, the royalties for amateur performances
alone netted the author more than sixteen hundred dollars.
After "What Happened to Jones" came "Why Smith Left Home,"
another clean farce which paid big profits. "The Man of the Hour" and
"Bought and Paid For," with the women characters above suspicion,
paid their author about $138,000 and $80,000 respectively. Mary Turner,
in "Within the Law." who choked back the cry, "What's the use?" and
fought her fight, paid Mr. Broadhurst, who had only a part interest In
the royalties, more than $40,000 and its owners a quarter of a million.
Then Mr. Broadhurst turned his attention to the heroine who said,
"What's the use?" and who flung her ideals and moral standards to the
winds. As a result, the wife in "To-day" never earned the playwright
manager a dnllar, and the wife in "The Law of the Land" cost the price
of production — and more. And now it is said that Mr. Broadhurst has
gone back to his first line of success, the clean play and the clean
heroine.
"Iris," the realistic Pinero heroine, portrayed by Virginia Harned
and madly discussed by dramatic critics and students of sociology the
country over, was only a season's sensation, but "Peg o' My Heart," a
slip of a girl who never spoke a single erotic line, has paid her manager,
Oliver Morosco, nearly a half a million and is doing extremely well in
her third season, with stock and picture rights still to come.
"Mrs. Warren's Profession" invaded the white light of national pub-
licity and the grim shadows of the courts : but "Shirley Rossmore," a
girl who crushed "What's the use?" behind firmly set lips and fought
her way through the most improbable situations ever devised by a play-
wright, turned "The Lion and the Mouse" into a success and made two
men, Henry B. Harris and Charles Klein, rich,
"The Easiest Way." the most perfectly-constructed play ever turned
out by an American dramatist, depicting a certain phase' of theatrical
life, and admirably produced by Mr. Belasco, provided Miss Frances
Starr with a starring vehicle for two seasons, since which time it has
been mildly in demand for stock. Its heroine cried. "What's the use?"
and gave up the fight. "The Chorus Lady," a play purely episodic, built
on clever character drawings and cleverer lines, also dealing with stage
life, supplied Miss Rose Stahl with a star role for four seasons and was
then played by Miss Edna Aug, and is still a big money-maker In stock,
"Patricia O'Brien" fought to the finish the fight for her Ideals, and the
great public loved her for the fight she made,
"Sappho" carried Miss Olga Nethersole into a score of police courts
and drew the dollars of the curious for several seasons. "Peter Pan,"
in Its tenth season, still spells profit for Miss Maude Adams.
Remember that for France Starr in "Marie Odile,' the stage has also
Ruth Chatterton in "Daddy Long-Legs" ; and for Elsie Ferguson in "The
Outcast," Patricia Collinge in "Pollyana." And while only one company
is presenting "The Song of Songs," two are playing "Peg o' My Heart"
to much larger audiences.
Dare we ignore the warning of such facts in the produc-
tion and exhibition of photoplays?
At the present time motion picture features are dividing
themselves more and more into two distinct types: Those
which depend upon the suggestive and sensational to attract
the public and those which appeal because of their inherent
worth — the artistry of their theme, acting and photography.
Which of the two roads is the exhibitor going to follow —
which makes for the best interests of the industry as a
whole, and which makes for the most enduring success of
the exhibitor individually?
Let us measure the situation from a human standpoint as
well as a commercial one. If, for instance, you believe that
the virtues of our forefathers, which contributed more than
any other influence to the upbuilding of this country, are
entirely dead — if you believe that the tastes and natures
of the greatest number of people are low and vicious and
salacious — if you believe that respect for womankind, ideals
of upright manhood, no longer exist — then by all means
you should adopt your policy to the "new" spirit of Amer-
ican life.
If on the other hand, however, you are of the opinion,
from past observation and experience, that such movements
quickly run their course, leaving behind a brown taste
of revulsion, then it is most desirable that you should guard
now against creating a reputation for your house as one
which specializes in risque productions; and concentrate
upon building a name that will be a guarantee of whole-
someness, as well as of quality and intensity of interest.
And bear in mind the moment you deviate from that course,
you not only harm yourself, but you taint the entire industry.
Theodore Marston, a Director of Big Scenes
A BIG director is Theodore Marston, of the Vitagraph
Company — big in proportions, and big in the things he
has accomplished. He has a record of successful films
produced that bespeak scene perception, dramatic instinct,
film daring and persistence. "Mortmain," "The Caveman,"
"The 13th Girl," "The
Surprises of an Empty
Hotel," and many oth-
ers are the product of
his genius, and each
film contains a scene
tremendous enough to
daunt the average man.
Marston has proved
his resourcefulness on
many occasions. In
filming a raid before
the Long Island Rail-
road Depot in Brook-
lyn, recently, he found
it impossible to keep
the attention of the
huge mob of bystand-
ers ofT the camera. To
obtain realism he must
have them look in an-
other direction. Ac-
cordingly, he had a
man at that stop start
firing a revolver just
as the camera began to
grind. The crowd,
startled, gave the
shooter their excited attention until they realized the hoax.
Then it was too late. Marston had the film he wanted.
Still more recent was his filming of the curb brokers in
New York, when he worked his camera from the window of
a store while the brokers were waiting to mob the movie
actors when they appeared. Not one of them faced the
camera or destroyed the realism by their usual capers that
have made them the most difificult body of men in the world
to film.
Marston staged a fashion show in a Fifth avenue modiste's
shop in "The Thirteenth Girl," that called for unusual tech-
nique. He engineered the blowing up of the steam yacht
"Wayward" in "The Surprises of an Empty Hotel." He
took Robert Edeson and other players to the Homestead
Mills in Pittsburgh and photographed for the first time the
interior of the vast Carnegie plant. He superintended an
operation scene in "Mortmain," in which the hand of the
man was grafted to another's. He filmed a political meeting
that broke up in one of the most exciting scenes ever pro-
duced on the screen. All these things are but part of his
day's work for the Vitagraph. He is at present working
on a feature film, using Joseph Kilgour as his principal, and
after the completion of this will undertake even bigger
things.
Theodore Marston.
PICTURES PERFECT ART OF DANCING.
In one of the big scenes of the "Ballet Girl," a five-reel
feature picture dealing with life behind the scenes in which
the World Film Corporation is starring Miss Alice Brady
and Holbrook Blinn, a large section of the Metropolitan Opera
House ballet was utilized. The dainty little toe artists were
transported to the World Film's Fort Lee Studios in a
train of automobiles and under the direction of their regular
ballet master to perform a series of their most graceful
evolutions before the flickering shutter of the motion pic-
ture camera. When the first tests of film were run off, it
was seen that the original tempo of the dances was much
too rapid to look well on the screen. In consequence, the
test films were thrown on the screen before the entire
ballet and the defects pointed out to them. The girls caught
the idea immediately and with the music playing much slower
time, the dance numbers were again filmed.
The results the second time were perfect, so good, in fact,
that the Metropolitan Opera House ballet school has re-
quested and been given permission to use sections of the
film as part of their regular course of instruction. This is
the first time that motion pictures have been used in the
instruction of dancing, but the ballet masters of the Metro-
politan are confident that the innovation will prove entirely
successful.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLi^
605
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Triangle Foreign Contracts
President Aitken Sells Australian Rights for More Than
$200,000 — Business of Corporation Said to Aggregate
$6,400,000 a Year.
PRESIDENT H. E. AITKEN announces an important
extension of Triangle Film Corporation service, not
only in this country, but also and particularly in for-
eign lands. New contracts yielding income of $500,000 per
annum have been signed, he states, since December 22 1915.
This, he says, makes an aggregate annual business of $6,400,-
000, thus far secured.
What is perhaps the most interesting part of President
Aitken's statement, refers to the completion of the Australian
and Canadian deals. The importance of the Australian field
may be gauged from the fact that the corporation is to re-
reive a minimum guarantee of more than $200,000 a year for
the showing of Triangle films in that territory, which in-
cludes not only Australia but New Zealand, Tasmania and
the lesser British possessions in the antipodes.
Another interesting announcement is that the Triangle
will immediately enter Canada in a big way. Arrangements
have just been closed for a Dominion-wide service that will
provide a substantial guarantee of profit to the corporation
and likewise insure participation in additional profits. The
names of the syndicate handling the Canadian service will
shortly be made known. Tremendous drawing cards in the
Dominion will be such Triangle stars of English nativity
or residence as Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Mary Ander-
son de Navarro, H. B. Warner, Syd Chaplin, Bruce McRae,
Frank Mills and others. The popularity of the best Amer-
ican stars across the border needs no demonstration, and
the films showing Billie Burke, De Wolf Hopper, William
S. Hart, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, Arbuckle and Miss Nor-
mand and the rest are bound to enjoy the utmost favor.
The great buildings and enlarging activities that have
been going on at Griffithville, Culver City and Keystone, to-
gether with the constantly-increasing companies in the east,
are an index of how the Triangle is preparing to meet the big
demands.
V-L-S-E Staff Changes
Ten New Men Added to the Sales Organization of the Big
Four.
THE sales force of the Big Four during the past week
was augmented by the addition of ten new members
and further increases in the staffs of the branch of-
fices will be made immediately. The new representatives are
attached to the Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Chicago oflices.
The enlargement of the forces of these offices followed a tour
of inspection by A. W. Goff, assistant general manager, and
were made necessary by the large volume of business which
Mr. Goff found the organizations in those cities were
handling.
General Manager Walter W. Irwin has also made several
other noteworthy changes working toward increased effi-
ciency in handling the ever-growing patronage of the Big
Four. One of these, is the establishment of a sub-office in
New Orleans, at the head of which has been placed R. King
Evans, working under the direction of C. A. Meade, manager
of the Dallas office. Mr. Evans has been associated with
Mr. Meade at Dallas for some time past, and has earned
his promotion through the splendid showing which he has
made for the Big Four and the regard with which he is
held by exhibitors.
It is also said that St. Louis, which is at present a sub-
office of the V-L-S-E,. under the management of S. W. Hatch,
will soon be converted into a branch office. At the present
time, E. R. Pearson, manager of the Big Four's Kansas City
office, has supervision of the St. Louis sub-branch. Mr.
Hatch, however, has developed his territory to the extent
that it is now necessary to make it a buying instead of a
relay office.
The Detroit sub-office has been placed in charge of David
Kline, the former representative of the Mutual Film Cor-
poration at that city. This is one of the first vacancies
which the V-L-S-E has gone out of its ranks to fill, and was
due simply to the fact that Sydney E. Abel, Cleveland man-
ager for the V-L-S-E, who has supervision of the Detroit
sub-office, has such able lieutenants in his own territory that
he did not feel he could spare anyone of them for the
Detroit office. Mr. Abel now has associated with him also
R. S. Shrader, who was formerly branch manager at Cin-
cinnati— a change which was made necessary by the fact
that the climate at Cincinnati did not agree with Mr. Shrad-
er's health.
Mr. Shrader's place in Cincinnati as branch manager has
been taken by C. E. Shurtleflf, who was formerly in charge
of the Detroit sub-office. Mr. Shurtlefi's rise has been most
rapid, he having only recently been promoted from assist-
ant branch manager at Atlanta to the direction of the De-
troit office, and now advanced to the head of the Cincin-
nati branch.
Music for Equitable Players
Temperament and Psychology Considered in Plans for Bet-
ter Acting.
MUSICAL programs adapted to the play being shown on
the screen are among the latest developments in
motion pictures, and are welcomed by the spectators
who appreciate the fact that good music, properly rendered,
promotes enjoyment of the photo drama as much as it does
the spoken play.
With this idea as a basis the managers of the Equitable
Motion Pictures corporation have gone a step farther. They
reasoned that if music affected a theater full of spectators
it should also affect the people who are making the pictures.
And now a piano, violin and flute are to be part of the equip-
ment of the Equitable's big studios in Flushing, L. I., and
Fifty-ninth street. New York. Music appropriate to the
scene being enacted will be played "off stage," slow, dreamy,
sensuous, for love making scenes, sharp, staccato movements
where quick, violent action is called for, heavy, rolling
chords where the villain is carrying out the dirty work
of his plot, shivery, creepy tones where mystery and pos-
sible danger to the hero or heroine are the dominant
charactertistics, and in short, every sentiment shown on the
screen will have been interpreted to the actors by the
musicians.
The psychological effect of this, it is believed, will result
in much more harmonious work, a better appreciation of
the subtleties and shades of emotion hidden in the action
by the piece, and a fuller, freer exposition of the dramatic
possibilities of both theme and actor. Of course, the music
is not to be limited to the pieces named in case larger effects
call for larger efforts, as the company plans to have enough
musicians within call at all times to fill any requirement,
and organs will be added to the equipment as soon as studio
arrangements can be made.
Charles H. Prince
CHARLES H. PRINCE, who has appeared in more
Metro feature productions than any other person, and
who recently completed the "heavy" leading role in "The
Turmoil," has been cast for a similar part with Francis X.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne in "Man and His Soul," now
in process of produc-
tion. Among some of
the Metro features in
which Mr. Prince ap-
peared are "Satan San-
derson," the first
Metro release; "The
Flaming Sword," "The
Right of Way," "A
Royal Family," "The
Bridge, or the Bigger
Man" and "Emmy of
Stork's Nest."
Before coming to
pictures, Mr. Prince
was well known as an
excellent baritone sing-
er, and began his pro-
fessional career with
the famous John A.
McCaull Opera Com-
pany. He was after-
ward with the London
Gaiety Company, the
New Yorw Casino for
three seasons, Weber
and Fields, Russel
Brothers, New York
Roof Garden, Cohan
and Harris companies,
countless other musical
Charles H. Prince.
Winter Garden productions and
and dramatic attractions. Mr.
Prince was in the original cast of "Forty-five Minutes from
Broadway," also with the Frank L. Perley Opera Company,
and was one of the prinicpals in "The Passing Show of
1912. Mr. Prince is an author and composer of songs.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Conditions in the Rockies
Exchange Management Said to Be Lax and Exhibitors Not
Sufficiently Progressive.
By Howell Ernest Thurston.
THE motion picture business throughout the Rocky
Mountain region is almost unspeakably bad, due
entirely to mismanagement by picture house owners
and lack of backbone among the exchange managers. This
is the opinion formed by the writer after making a thorough
canvass of the territory from Salt Lake to Kansas and in-
cluding Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, with portions
of adjoining states. The territory was covered in the time
intervening between the close of the San Francisco fair
and the present.
The situation from the exchange standpoint, is entirely
due to the placing of twelve-dollar-a-week people in seventy-
five-dollar jobs and expecting them to show mature busi-
ness judgment when they were actually unable to make
good at the smaller figure. Knowing this, the exhibitors
have found no difficulty in dictating to the exchanges and
ruining things not only for the manufacturers, but for
themselves as well. An exchange manager able to say
"NO" with a snapping thud is indeed a rarity in this section
— although there are a few. And the exhibitors respect
them, too. But, at the same time, they are earring the
war to the banks of the Nile by writing letters to the big
guns in New York and Chicago in an effort to discredit and
have removed the ones who in reality stand for them and
better times. No exchange can exist, no show succeed
unless the business is improved in the very near future.
It can be taken as an absolute, gospel fact that the ex-
hibitor who gets all he asks for and pays little or nothing
for his service is headed on the downward grade, not alone
in the earnings of his show, but in his manly qualities as
well. He grabs because he can and forgets to boost his
own game. On the other hand, the exhibitor who pays a
fair price works to meet it. And he finds the game so pro-
fitable that he overworks and makes more money than he
expected. He earns not alone dollars but self-respect.' And
he grows backbone and charges a fair price for his wares,
too. He is not a S-cent man. Neither is he a 10-cent fellow.
He charges according to the value of the goods he offers
and his people respect him and cheerfully pay the price.
And he makes better and more satisfied customers. It is a
sort of endless chain in growth and the few examples of
this sort are the shining lights of the business. They have
no time to worry with the small talk and the fussing and
the sins of the weaklings who want to be given strength
at the expense of everybody in sight.
In Salt Lake conditions are peculiar. There are only four
large houses playing big programs. Three are controlled
by one man and the other is handled or mishandled without
any definite, fixed policy. The other houses in town are
strictly second-run or older and do a nice business, mainly
because they shoot at one target and not at the sun, moon
and stars. There are rumors of a change in management
in the three big houses which, if true, may alter the entire
situation and bring a better feeling with less personality
on the part of one dictator.
LTtah and Southern Idaho as well as a portion of Mon-
tana are tributary to Salt Lake. High express charges
interfere with getting films from Denver, but some of the
houses are breaking away and syndicating on the expense.
This is worrying Salt Lake exchanges not a little and they
are cutting prices, offering outlandish and unreasonable
inducements without limit and where the end will come
nobody knows. It is simply not business. There is only
one man in town who has learned to say "no," and he got
his training in the one office that held conditions at a satis-
factory point in Denver, during which time the exhibitors
made money and were well satisfied and contented. His
name is Moran — of the Mutual.
Western Wyoming is practically tributary to Salt Lake,
but some of the exhibitors are breaking away and getting
service from Denver with apparently satisfactory results.
At Rock Springs Gilmore & Berta are the autocrats. Mr.
Berta is an amateur sign painter, but the best I ever saw.
He keeps his house filled more by clever advertising than
anything else.
Rawlins is doing well by following a fixed policy. Lara-
mie has several houses, but the Empress is the largest.
J. W. King, the manager, does some unusual advertising and
he has special nights for special makes and special favorites.
He is an ardent disciple of Irene Fenwick and has educated
his people to buy seats in advance when that actress goes
on.
.•\t Cheyenne conditions are unsettled. Fire destroyed the
Capitol Avenue theater a week ago and people are a little
timid about the picture shops.
Lander has the star show of Central Wyoming. George
Harnsburger runs it at night and dabbles in oil during the
day. Plays in the band the rest of the time. George has
made a million in oil and is making more.
Douglas has the Princess, Ira Erdman, boss, with a fad
for the heavy classics like "Julius Caesar," but he is follow-
ing the Kleine-Edison programs very carefully as are also
Barnes & Barnes, of Casper.
The towns between Douglas and Billings, Montana, are
thrifty and the shows in fine shape. Carl Schmit runs a
bully good place at Theomopolis and the people of Basin,
the next town, invited him to come there and open another
house. He will be ready for business in a week or two.
Fine place with new equipment that looks like Broadway
on a small scale.
Cody, the home of Buffalo Bill, also has a good house
but while I was there I found the proprietor a trifle care-
less about prompt return of films. He will learn some day
that holding reels will cause the other fellow to have a dark
house and if the little fellows don't help each other out,
who will?
Sheridan has a couple of good houses. Thomas Kerby
books for himself and also Buffalo, but he can improve his
programs a heap. Newcastle, Gillette, Cambria all have
nice houses.
The theaters in the Black Hills are prosperous. A blind
man runs the leading house in Deadwood. The Homestake
company furnishes day and night shows for employes at
Lead. Great stunt to come off shift and look at the latest
films. Only the films are not late nor are they well chosen.
Western Nebraska has so much money in circulation the
people just want to go to shows all the time. Northern
Colorado is in like condition. In Greeley the houses have
combined management with good results. Local censor-
ship board has turned thumbs down on several makes of
film. Fort Collins needs a new house and new management.
Too much monopoly and folks are dissatisfied. It is "take
this or go without" — a very poor policy. Loveland, Long-
mont, Berthoud and Boulder are doing nicely with plenty of
money to draw from.
Denver is still fighting with interna! problems. Baxter
is showing fixed programs at the Isis and making all the
money he can count. The other big houses are shooting
around the bush and selecting programs after "inspecting"
the offerings. One manager inspected a big film by looking
at three reels at midnight and two reels the next morning.
Of course he was grouchy and turned it down. Another
manager down the street put the film on without inspection
because he didn't have time — and did the biggest business
of the week. And so it goes.
The Denver exchanges are bucking up a little on running
their own business rather than permitting the unsuccessful
small fry to do it for them. The General, under Cree, is
hampered by rigid instructions from New York to keep
out of trouble or arguments — give 'em anything they ask
for. The Pathe is afraid to call an exhibitor's attention to
the fact that a reel has been ruined. The Mutual is much
better, but time is too short since Harry Lustig resigned to
go to Los .Angeles to tell what his successor will do. The
V-L-S-E and Triangle and Paramount are burdened with
too great expense for office rent. Too much lavish display
which scares off the exhibitor when he stops to think that he
will have to pay the bills. I've often wondered why young
men without experience want to put on so much show and
style at the other fellow's expense. Metro is better in that
respect and is somewhat modest. Kleine-Edison is best
of all. The money saved on rent in flashy quarters is spent
on advertising and efforts to give service. And everybody
must admit that Buckwalter knows the game and is not
only a martinet in giving perfect service, but is the best
advertiser ever in the game. His circulars are classics
and have brought more business to the K-E combination
than many times the amount spent could have secured in
any other way. Buckwalter also has a hobby. He is asked
all manner of questions and advice by exhibitors who are
in trouble or in doubt and he answers to the best of his
ability, whether the fellow is a customer or not. He stayed
up all one night last week helping an exhibitor out of seri-
ous trouble and worked his pull with the powers at the
throne without thought of reward. And the trouble was
not a picture affair at all. While I was in Denver, Buck-
waiter told me of a new advertising stunt he is about
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
607
ready to pull off. It is nothing less than going after people
directly to patronize the shows running Kleine-Edison ser-
vice and the first trial of the scheme was an astonshing suc-
■cess. It would not be fair to give details until the stunt
has been worked for what success he can get out of it.
Colorado Springs has three pretty good houses. The
Odeon is run by Loveland and is doing fairly well without
definite aim. The Pike, owned by Jack McMahon, is a
new house, not yet settled on policy. The Princess, managed
by Tompkins, is doing a swell business.
In Pueblo the Grand has the cream of the trade not only
because it is a monster house, but because Ed Anderson
knows the game and plays it to the best of his ability.
In Trinidad the West has been doing the big business,
but with a change in policy and playing punk road shows
and the like, the picture patronage is drifting to the movie
houses. Alamosa is suffering from too much monopoly and
a new house would clean up well. Durango is well supplied.
J. O. Taylor is a quiet, successful fellow who gathers in the
coin while the others are fussing around.
Canon City is not doing so well. Efforts to get people
to go to the opera house were not successful, because it is
an old barn compared with the regular movie house. Salida
needs competition. Leadville has a live one in E. W. Owen,
who runs the Elks opera house. He is an advertiser from
'way back. Glenwood Springs is not flourishing. Higher
class pictures might bring better business. Same is true of
Grand Junction and the towns on the "narrow gauge."
Paonia is an exception. Business is bad there when the
roads are bad. But when the country people can come in
they play the show game from all sides. Cripple Creek and
Victor are jokes. Probably the best examples of what I
said in the beginning. Proprietors got too cheap and then
lost their push for trade. Central City broke my nerve.
I found the biggest show in town running an old machine
made before the days of automatic take-ups. Actually run-
ning valuable film into a barrel. Can you beat it?
All right, professor. Ta-ra-ra. Ladies and jumpmen, let
us introduce Tom Powers, the cartoonist, who will draw for
Real Stories from Reel Studios
By Thornton Fisher.
FAMILIAR phrases: "Wish I'd had the chance to play
his part. You'd a-seen something."
* » *
Otto Brautigan, of Thanhouser, one of the leading camera
crank grinders — and camera cranks, brought back a lovely
mark on his face from the mountains where Gene Now-
land's company was working on "In the Name of the Law."
ISNER-
Everybody in the company received some injury, and Otto
had to get himself covered with mud and glory, too.
* * *
Carl Laemmle figuratively walks "right in and turns
around and walks right out again." In and out of the
Universal offices, I mean, for Mr. Laemmle is in California
for another visit.
* * *
Santa Claus visited the Screen Club in New York the
other night and gave a present to each member. Santa,
alias Billy Quirk, delivered a speech with each present as
it was handed out. Some of the boys received little tin
autos — aw no — of course not Phords — building blocks and toy
dogs. One of the fellows got a cotton goat, but lost his
nanny before he left.
* • *
A certain director I know eats stone-perch, brick cheese
and marble cake, drinks hard cider with an occasional milk
punch. He always has a wallop in his picture.
* » *
Wanted — A set of tires that will run over spikes, glass
and tacks without puncturing. Apply at once to Bob Con-
ness, of Edison.
TOM
TOM PtooOETiS
DCPUJINC RDR-
MEe>.BST-VnF>6W^PH
iSHtp-
Hearst-Vitagraph. Good old Tom. Gee, Tom, they con-
tinue to print your face with those lilacs you used to balance
on your chin. T. E. wears a smooth face now, except the
mustache.
Don't see much of Ben Wilson since he moved to Jersey.
How's crops. Ben, and is folks 'round the pust-office putty
middlin'?
First Censor — Goodness save us, Horace, the actor is
going to take off his coat to rescue the girl.
Second Censor — Horrors, Frederick, close your eyes. Isn't
^^^^■HfMJ IS IN HIS
^^^SHIRT" SLEEVES'^
/^IT5 TOO fVWFUUS
\ -^ (TO see! iujoht)
^
It awful? The public must never see such a sight. He may
even remove his gloves. Are not the pictures disgusting?
Both exit, protesting vehemently against it.
Harry Beaumont With Essanay
HARRY BEAUMONT, well known as an actor on the
stage and in photoplays, and as a director, has joined
Essanay as a leading man. His first play for Es-
sanay wliich is now being produced, is "The White Alley,"
a three act drama
by Carolyn Wells.
Mr. Beaumont has
been in the film
business four years,
playing juvenile
leads and directing.
He also has had a
wide stage experi-
ence. He played the ^^
title role in "Check-
e r s , ' ' in "Under
South ern Skies,"
"Captain Clay of
Missouri," and "The
County Chairman."
He played in cities
all over the country
in stock, and was in
V a u d e V ille three
years.
He is a writer as
well as actor and
director and has
written and pro-
duced about seventy
comedies and
dramas for the
screen.
Mr. Beaumont was born in Abilene, Kansas. He went on
the stage at an early age and has lived in various parts of
the country since.
Harry Beaumont.
608
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Motion Picture Educator
Conducted by RKV. W. H. JACKSON
PATHE EDUCATIONALS.
VERY much to their credit the Pathe Company con-
tinues a steady issue of educationals of a varied yet
interesting class. While glad to commend these de-
sirable films it is to be regretted that it is found necessary
to release them so often as "split-reels," the companion
film being out of place in most educational places; without
doubt this plan robs the really educational film of much of
its value; may the time soon come when a classification of
these films will remedy this defect and so considerably en-
hance their value and usefulness.
Picturesque Holland.
This subject is seen in a beautiful Photocolor of Geithorn,
which is often spoken of as "The Rustic Venice." The ab-
sence of streets and roads emphasizes the use of the canals
as in the more famous Venice. Numerous bridges in a'l
parts of the city to facilitate traffic are of quaint interest,
trading by means of barges, even to the usual common neces-
saries of life, give an interest of more than an ordinary
kind; the coloring increases the value and beauty of the
picture.
How Winter Flowers Bloom.
This is the revival of a class of pictures always admired
and of which we have recently had too few. The excellent,
pleasing and instructive nature of this picture only cause
a greater demand for more of its kind; here are seen the
hyacinth growing in the few seconds on the screen the
equal of several months of natural growth; truly, the patience
of the photographer is rewarded in the pleasure of the be-
holder. Reports of the use of these pictures show that
apart from their ready reception for educational purposes
and interests, they are received with more than ordinarj'
interest in every picture place, this is only natural, as most
people love nature.
An Intimate Study of Birds.
This class of picture is always pleasing, all the youngsters
like the bird pictures, while adults like flowers young peo-
ple like birds. Wisdom personified is accorded in the bird
world to the Owl:
"The wise old owl sat in the oak.
The more he saw the less he spoke;
The less he spoke the more he heard,
'Tis wise to be like that wise old bird.
Pathe's Owl series introduces the Barn or Screech Ow!,
which grows to a length of IS to 18 inches. The impres-
sion of thoughtfulness and wisdom is easily accounted for
when one looks into the large and luminous eyes of this
bird. A larger species is shown in the Gray Owl, which
sometimes grows to a length of 30 inches, and in common
with the Forest and Barn Owl, is described as the farmer's
friend, in that it feeds upon rats and mice and similar pests.
The offensire and defensive uses of both claws and beak are
illustrated. The familiar Barnyard Hen is made interesting
as she is seen teaching her brood to select food and choos-
ing between good and bad seed. The Pheasants laying
their eggs on the ground in April, sometimes of orange-
brown or pale-blue; later the young pheasants, in a brood,
are shown scurrying for the fields where grain may be
found. The Kestrel and the Sparrow-Hawk, on the out-
look for prey along with their ungainly young, are pictured;
a "closeup" picture, showing in detail their equipment for
combat, is an added feature, making the pictures more in-
structive than otherwise. These bird pictures are part of a
series which cannot be too long or too instructive.
Where the Trees Are Stone.
This is a new line of picture none the less interesting,
giving remarkable pictures of the "Stone-trees" of Arizona.
In Navajo County there are almost two thousand acres
covered with these remnants of a prehistoric woodland.
Petrification has preserved all the beauties of grain and
fibre in the wood, making it in appearance remarkably like
onyx or marble in delicacy and color. These and various
other details cause much of interest and educational value to
appear in a short space. The picture will prove a valuable
addition to any Picturesque America series, as it is also
one of the best additions to any nature series.
SEA ELEPHANTS.
The Variety Films Corporation of New York is issuing
another Natural History series, descriptive of the sea ele-
phant, a monster denizen of the deep of which little is
"Roping A Young Sea
Elephant" (Variety).
''Full Grown Sea Ele-
phant" (Variety).
known. In appearance in its juvenile stages this sea animal
is not unlike a monster seal, although weighing upwards of
3,000 pounds. The species was first discovered 500 miles
southwest of Lower California, in Mexican waters. One
of the young sea elephants is seen in the illustration as
it is being "roped" for capture for the purpose of exhibiting
it at the Panama Exposition, 1915.
The name sea elephant does not seem appropriate until
one sees the full-grown specimen. These animals grow to
a length of from 20 to 30 feet, acquiring a weight of up-
wards of five tons; having reached maturity they grow an
extended proboscis, which, being of the nature of a minia-
ture elephant's trunk, earns for them the title of sea elephant.
Being the largest of the proboscidean inhabitants of the
sea, they have earned for themselves the title enjoyed by
giants of the forest.
MOVING PICTURES TO EDUCATE POULTRYMEN.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
ONE of the most forcible arguments in favor of the
moving picture as an educator can be found in the
use of three excellent reels of film exhibited at Mad-
ison Square Garden during the recent poultry show. These
pictures have been made by the Department of Agriculture
to be used for educational purposes. Some of them have
been taken on the Government Poultry Farm at Beltsville,
Md., some on the game farm of Miss Helen Bartlett, Cas-
sopolis, Mich., and on the Dictograph Poultry Farm, West
Nyack, N. Y. The optical lessons on the care of poultry
and various kinds of game to which poultrymen and others
were treated are not easily forgotten. A thorough course
in the breeding and care of poultry is given in the series
of pictures taken at the Government Poultry Farm, from
the placing of the eggs in the incubator to the separating
and housing of the full grown fowl. Lecturers from the
various State Agricultural Colleges delivered instructive
talks pertaining to the subjects illustrated by the pictures,
which sometimes were varied by the use of slides. The
value of these pictures so thorough in detail can hardly be
estimated in providing an impetus for the progress of the
poultry industry toward a proper standard of science.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
609
f
Among the Picture Theaters
News and Views of Photoplay Houses Everywhere
BROADWAY-STRAND THEATER, DETROIT, MICH.
After Three Dismal Failures by His Predecessors, Harry
I. Garson Brings Photoplay House Into Limelight — Is
Strongly Averse to Censorship.
THAT the management of a moving picture theater is
the factor which decides whether it is to be a failure
or a success seems to be well illustrated in the history
of the Broadway-Strand theater, in the downtown district
of Detroit. Three different managements failed to make
this house a success, while during the past year under the
management of Harry I. Garson, the box ofifice is a busy
place and crowds are on hand at all shows. In fact it is
doubtful if any other picture house in Detroit has the crowds
at matinees that the Broadway-Strand plays to each day
of the week. It is not a Saturday or a Sunday crowd, but
a crowd every day. In fact the attendance at the Saturday
and Sunday shows has been so large on numerous occasions
that the gallery has
been thrown open and
a few hundred people
have viewed the picture
and heard the music
from this exalted posi-
tion.
Discussing the popu-
larity of the Broadway-
Strand, Mr. Garson
said; "I consider one
of the features that
makes or mars a pic-
ture house is the qual-
ity of the music. Of
course, it is absolutely
necessary to have good
pictures, and the best
are none too good for
us, but in addition to
this the people like to
hear good music. We
have here not only for
the evening perform-
ances, but also for the
matinees, an orchestra
of fifteen pieces. Hugo
Kalsow, musical direc-
tor, is a keen observer
of what the public likes
in music, and he is re-
ceiving much applause
for many of the selections that his orchestra ren-
ders each week. He makes a study of the pictures
we put on and all his music is in keeping with the
picture. His men are real musicians and they give
patrons of our theater a rendition of many of the popu-
lar classics in a most pleasing manner. Many of the patrons
of the theater have told us that the music is what brings
them, because they know that whatever the picture is, it
is going to be good.
"But even with this big orchestra, we do not rely upon
it entirely for our musical program. We have a Wurlitzer
Hope-Jones, two unit organ, probably second to none in
Detroit, that is a pleasing factor in our musical program.
Edward Benedict, the organist, has played at some of the
largest picture houses in New York and Philadelphia, and
he is often greeted with rounds of applause after an espe-
cially clever rendition of some stirring selection on the
organ. We are also very careful in our selection of a soloist
for each week, as the public never tires of a good song well
rendered."
Many factors have probably worked together to make the
Broadway-Strand a success after the three dismal failures
that preceded the present management. One of these is
undoubtedly the fact that Detroit has grown very rapidly in
the past year and the "Broadway" district, that at one time
was dismally quiet in the evening, is now a very busy thor-
oughfare day and night and the class of people in the neigh-
borhood is much better than in former years.
The Broadway-Strand theater is showing high-class pic-
Harry I. Garson.
tures, and its advertising is prominent in daily papers, in
street cars and on the billboards. The program has also
been made an artistic four-page leaflet, cleverly gotten up,
and worth taking home, by the patrons. The performances
are continuous from noon until 11 p. m. seven days a week.
Many people come early to enjoy the concert, which pre-
cedes the regular picture program at all hours. This keeps
the theater well filled and yet does away with a great deal
of the waiting in line that is so disagreeable for patrons of
popular playhouses. Edwin H. Butcher, house manager, has
been identified with the present management for more than
a year and has had much to do with the success of the
theater.
Under the new management, many changes have been
made in the Broadway-Strand, and it has today one of the
handsomest interiors in the city. All seats command a clear
view of the stage. The lobby is spacious and double sets
of plate glass doors break all draft in the back of the house.
The ticket booth is entirely of glass and is located in the
center of the lobby. An example of the up-to-the-minute
management of this theater may be obtained from the fact
that during a recent showing of "Carmen," the girl ushers
all wore "Carmen" costumes. When "The Battle Cry of
Peace" was shown early in December, military men in uni-
form were stationed in front of the theater, and all ushers
were dressed as red cross nurses.
Manager Garson has made the patrons of the house un-
derstand that he is not alone responsible for their enter-
tainment, but for their comfort, health and safety as well.
In order to do this, the theater has been equipped with every
possible safety device and fire-prevention plan that could
be secured. Exits on the sides of the main floor are plainly
marked and are opened after each performance, so that it
takes but a few minutes to empty the house.
Conveniences such as a women's parlor, men's smoking
rooms and comfortable seats in the rear of the main floor for
Interior of Broadway Strand Theater, Detroit, Mich.
persons waiting for friends are all found in this theater.
Bubbling fountains are placed at convenient places._ The
ventilation system of the theater is of the very best, in fact
the specifications of the engineers who installed it state hat
the air is changed completely every 12 minutes. This is
done by a large fan in the peak of the dome, which expels
all air from the theater, while pure air is allowed in around
the sides near the floor. The heating is uniform in all parts
of the building and is automatically regulated.
The interior decorations create a very pretty impression
upon entering the building. There are no awkward looking
boxes with stiff looking chairs at each side._ Instead are
placed flower-covered trellis work, behind which are placed
colored lights. These are toned down, but are still very
pretty during the running of the picture. .Ml lighting is
done by the indirect lighting system and the fixtures
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January 22, 1916
are ornate and in perfect accord with the rest of the fur-
nishings.
A feature of the equipment of this house that is of in-
terest is the fact that the projection booth is placed on the
first floor instead of up in the top of the house. It is in the
extreme rear of the seats, but no one entering the theater
is aware of its location, owing to the decorations which
blend with the walls and partitions surrounding it, nor does
it take up any space that could be used for anything else.
According to many observers this is of importance in pre-
senting the picture on the screen at the right angle, and
many patrons have remarked upon the clearness with which
the pictures were screened in this theater.
Asked what his opinion was of the state or city appoint-
ing a Board of Censors, Mr. Garson was very positive in
his opposition to such censorship. "We have never had
the slightest trouble with any pictures shown at the Broad-
way-Strand and not the slightest criticism of their fitness
has ever been heard anywhere, but at the same time I
would not like to see censors in Detroit telling us what
to show and what not to show. No board that could be
appointed is in as close touch with the public as managers
of photoplay houses, and as a large majority of the people
are not only honest but decent, the proper pictures will in
almost all cases be chosen by the management. There is
certainly not nearly so much liberty taken in showing pic-
tures as there is in some of the speaking plays billed in
Detroit these days, and it would seem that if there are to
be censors appointed they should go after the speaking plays
first. The public and the managers are the best censors
and no manager of a good theater is going to permanently
blast the reputation of his house by putting on a disreputable
picture for a week even if it would pack the house because
in the end it would be a losing game. Boards of censors
sometimes dififer radically from the public in what is good
and what is bad, and undoubtedly many splendid pictures
produced at great expense would be barred, owing to their
not just meeting the peculiar idea of this or that censor
who happened to be somewhat of a crank on certain sub-
jects."
Manager Garson's views of this subject seem to be those
of practically all managers of first-class theaters, and it
seems unnecessary to harm their business, even if a few
theaters are stepping over the line in advertising or putting
on objectionable pictures. The public will be the best judges
and the trashy picture like the trashy book is short-lived
and unprofitable.
STRAND THEATER, LEXINGTON, KY.
The Phoenix Company Builds $55,000 Photoplay House in
City with 40,000 Population — M. Switow Heads
New Corporation.
WHILE building a $55,000 theater in a town of 40,000
people means that every one of these 40,000 will
have to spend a great deal more than $1 per befoie
the building is paid for, the management of the new Phoenix
Amusement Company, of Lexington, Ky., is finding it had
the situation properly summarized in advance. Its new
Strand theater there is making good from the start, and a
two per cent, dividend was paid on all stock at the end
of the first month it began operations.
The Phoenix Amusement Company, which owns the
Strand theater, is incorporated with a capital stock of $40,-
000, owned by a number of Louisville and Lexington men.
M. Switow, president of the Switow Amusement Company,
of Louisville, is president. The other officers are J. H.
Button, of Louisville, vice-president, and Louis ZahK-r,
formerly of Chicago, secretary-treasurer and general man-
ager.
An option was obtained on the old Horseman's Head-
quarters in Lexington by the Phoenix Company. The prop-
erty is in a central part of the metropolis, and is 257 feet
long and 60 feet wide. The Phoenix Company decided to
use only 200 feet of the 2S7-foot lot for the theater proper,
and a wall was built at a distance of 57 feet from the Short
street side of the building, this partition wall served as the
rear of the theater, while the space on the Short street side
was converted into a store room. The side walls were
adequately underpinned, and allowed to remain, while the
front wall was removed, and a modern moving picture thea-
ter front built up, with the entrance on the Spring street
side. Two tunnel exits, seven feet wide in the clear, were
built out to each side of the stage, extending back to Short
street.
For the facade the architects chose the Italian Renaissance
style of architecture, with white enamel brick, trimmed in
stone, and decorated with green to set it off. The lobby and
foyer are of tile. A ledge was constructed eight feet from
the floor of the lobby, and large panel mirrors are set in
the tile, and extend up to this ledge. Above the ledge are
a number of mural decorations painted on canvas. Numer-
ous nitrogen lamps are used in the lobby, which is ex-
cellently lighted. The woodwork, both in the lobby and
throughout the theater, is of mahogany. The word "Strand''
is etched in green in the center of the lobby floor. A series
of art glass pendants extend across the outer edge of the
street entrance. The lobby is 22x22 feet in dimensions,
and the foyer is 15x22 feet. The box office is placed between
the two seven-foot doors at the front of the foyer, and is
6x8 feet. The elaborate cornice at the top of the outer
wall is of glavanized iron, and is painted to match the brick
work. Four large nitrogen lamps, set in glass globes are
placed both to the right and left of the cornice.
The auditorium proper is 55x120 feet and is 40 feet high
from the orchestra pit to the roof. The proscenium open-
ing is 30 feet high by 35 feet wide, and the stage is 20 feet
deep. The foyer is separated from tlie main auditorium
by a handsome colonnade. Directly inside of the auditorium
are two broad stairways which lead to the balcony. Two
other stairways lead directly from the balcony to the street
so that the balcony may be used independently of the rest
of the theater, and also to provide extra exits. Under foot in
the auditorium is solid concrete. This floor has an incline
of six feet in a distance of 120 feet, from the foyer to the
orchestra pit. Automatic seeps are placed near the orchcs-
Strand Theater, Lexington, Ky. _
tra pits and the entire interior floor may be flushed out and
drained directly into the sewer. These seeps are so arranged
that they automatically close, and there is no chance of
sewer gas finding its way into the theater. Retiring rooms
for men and women are placed at each side of the foyer, and
a drinking fountain with iced water is provided for the
patrons. A total of 1,000 Circassian walnut seats are installed
in the main auditorium. These seats are of the twenty-inch
pattern, and are placed thirty-two inches from back to back,
thereby providing plenty of leg room.
The balcony is 55x52 feet and seats 400. Mezzanine boxes
to accommodate 200 persons are arranged in four rows of
eight boxes each, extending back a distance of twenty-five
feet from the edge of the balcony, and 200 other seats are
provided. Renaissance furnishes the architectural key to
the interior of the building. The decorations are of plaster
and are finished in lattice effects. The heavy ceiling beams
are also of plaster and are supported by heavy brackets of
the same material. A ledge extends around the auditorium
at a height of eight feet from the floor at the foyer en-
trance. The ledge is used to display many handsome boxes
of flowers, and the electric fans are placed at intervals along
it. Small side lights are also set at intervals. The second
ledge is twenty-two feet from the floor at the entrance to
the foyer, and more boxes of plants, vases of flowers, etc.,
occupy this shelf. The color scheme is green, which is
light in color at the ceiling and gradually shades to an olive
green at the floor. The decorative design is done in highly
burnished gold, which sets off the green in a pretty con-
trast.
A large electric sign, twenty-five feet tall, has been erected
at the top of the exterior of the building, and flashes the
word "Strand," which is intermittently spelled out. The
sign is a handsome affair and is in green and white. Heat
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
611
for this theater is obtained from a central heating plant
in the neighborhood, and is distributed by means of steam
radiators placed at intervals throughout the auditorium,
foyer and lobby. In ventilating the building, the gravity sys-
tem and forced fan ventilation is used. Large ventilating
ducts are placed on each side of the auditorium near the
floor, and a number of large ventilators are placed in the
roof, which carry away the fetid air. Four fans are in the
roof. The semi-indirect system of lighting has been employed
throughout the theater. There are fourteen large and hand-
some fixtures in the main auditorium, besides nine lights in
the balcony, and the side lights.
Considerable attention was given to the operating booth.
This room is fitted with automatic metal shutters, etc. Vents
to the roof carry oflf all heat and odors. The booth is con-
structed of cement plaster on metal laths and the floor is
of concrete. It is nine feet high, ten feet deep and eigh-
teen feet long. The projection apparatus consists of a motor
generator set, a rewinding system, which is equipped with
motors, and two Power's 6B machines. The throw from the
booth to the screen is 120 feet. A switchboard is placed in
the operator's booth, so wired that the operator has control
of all of the lights in the house. Arrangements have been
made whereby the boxes are sold as reserved seats only,
and people may purchase tickets in advance for any show
to be given at the theater. Special attention is given to
box parties. Regular performances start every day at the
theater at 1 o'clock and continue without intermission until
the close, at about 10.30 in the evening.
The three officers of the company make up the board of
directors. In addition to the officers, other stockholders are
Garret D. Wilson, of Lexington, owner of the property on
which the theater is built, Desha Breckinridge, of Lexington,
and R. A. McDowell, of Louisville. The operating force con-
sists of Manager Louis Zahler; Julius Zahler, assistant man-
ager and press agent; Miss Marie Bottnagel and Earl Mor-
gan, organists; Robert Long and Thomas Hacker, operators
and members of the Lexington Operators' Union. Music is
furnished by an $8,000 pipe organ.
NEW WALLACE THEATER, BRADENTOWN, FLA.
Town With Only 3,000 Population Has $15,000 Photoplay
House — Plays to Good Business — Furnished With
All Modern Equipment.
ALTHOUGH Bradentown, Fla., has a population of
only 3,000 souls, it can boast of a neat and well con-
ducted moving picture theater with a seating capacity
of 500. The name of the photoplay house is the New Wal-
lace theater, and it is under the direction of F. A. Sutton,
who is the manager and lessee. It was opened in July, 1915,
and has been doing a capacity business since.
The New Wallace represents an investment of $15,000, and
it is furnished with all modern equipment. The front is built
of brick and concrete and has an inviting appearance. The
Southeastern Underwriters Association pronounced the struc-
ture equal to any other amusement house in the state. The
atmosphere in the auditorium is changed every four minutes,
this assuring the removal of fetid air and the comfort of
the patrons in this respect.
The operating room is equipped with a 1915 model motor-
driven Motiograph and a Wagner converter. The projection
surface is a Day and Night screen, and it is 9 by 12 feet in
size. The program is changed every day and four shows are
given daily. The New Wallace also draws its patrons from
Manatee, a neighboring town which has a population of
1,500. With the exception of Saturdays when pictures from
the regular programs are booked together with the feature
productions for that day. the bill at the theater is usually
composed of feature releases. When the house was opened
it had to compete with two other picture places, but these
have since ceased operation and the New Wallace has the
entire field to itself.
"Direct Current" is the name of the little program which
is put out by the management of the New Wallace. It gives
the program for the week, scenes from productions to be
shown at the theater with concise descriptive matter, and il-
lustrated biographical sketches of well-known persons in
the producing and acting ends of the industry. The program
is printed on paper a bit better than that used by the daily
newspapers, and bears a volume and a serial number. It also
contains the date for the week it is released. The size of the
program is 8^^ by 11 inches, and the lay-out of the text
matter and illustrations is effective. The width of the
columns is the same as the daily newspaper, and the matter
is set in eight point type, leaded. The program is a creditable
method of advertising for a picture theater in a small town.
THE STRAND THEATER, VALLEJO, CAL.
One of the most up-to-date moving picture houses in
the State of California is the Strand theater at Vallejo. As
can be seen from the accompanying illustration it has a
pretty entrance, and the name of the house has been worked
into the three sides of the drop of the glass canopy, which
is studded with incandescent lights and whicli extends
to the edge of the sidewalk. An artistic lamp-post, sur-
mounted with five big frosted globes, stands on each
side of the entrance and adds to the brilliancy of the lighting
effect of the exterior. The front of the Strand is faced with
glazed brick.
New Wallace Theater, Bradentown, Florida.
Strand Theater, Vallejo, Cal.
There are 585 upholstered seats in the theater which was
opened recently. The decoration of the interior is most
pleasing to the eye, and the front row of seats has been
placed at a respectable distance from the screen to obtain
an undistorted view of the picture. Perfect sight lines, in
fact, can be secured from any seat in the auditorium. The
air in the house is changed every three minutes by the ven-
tilation system which consists of five ventilators and one
three-foot exhaust fan.
The operating room is spacious. Two Power's 6A, motor-
driven machines are used and a dissolver. The Strand is
also equipped with a motor generator. The program is
changed from four to five times a week. P. J. Hanlon is
the presiding spirit of the Strand theater.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Director F. J. Grandon Goes to Metro
FRANCIS J. GRANDON, one of the foremost directors
in the country and a veteran in this branch of motion
picture production, is the latest addition to the large
staff of Metro producers. Mr. Grandon has just completed,
in record time, his first Metro wonderplay, "The Lure of
Heart's Desire," in which Edmund Breese, the eminent dra-
matic actor, is starred. It was produced for Metro by the
Popular Plays and Play-
ers. Mr. Grandon's next
feature will be "The
Soul Market," by Aaron
Hoffman, in which Mme.
Petrova will be seen in
the stellar role.
Before joining Metro
Mr. Grandon was a di-
rector with the Triangle
Company. He began his
career with D. W. Grif-
fith, at the old Biograph
company, and was as-
sociated with Mr. Grif-
fith for several years.
Mr. Grandon then re-
ceived an attractive of-
fer from Lubin, and went
with that company as
their first director. Later
Mr. Grandon joined the
Selig forces, and while
with that concern di-
rected and produced the
first serial released in
connection with syndic-
ated newspaper stories.
This was "The Adven-
tures of Kathlyn," with Kathlyn Williams, the star.
Virtus Scott, until recently on the directing staff of the
Famous Players, is another addition to the Metro and the
Popular Plays and Players, being Mr. Grandon's assistant.
Mr. Scott's last work with the Famous Players was with
Mary Pickford in "The Foundling," and Pauline Frederick
in "Bella Donna." Before that Mr. Scott was with the
Equitable, and assisted in the direction of "Sealed Lips," in
which Mr. Scott achieved individual distinction for his mas-
terly handling for a big church interior scene, photographed
in a well known Brooklyn edifice.
Through a factory accident, which delayed the release of
"The Rose of the Alley," with Mary Miles Minter, Mr.
Grandon and Mr. Scott were obliged to hurry through their
first Metro release, "The Lure of Heart's Desire," but they
met the emergency in good shape with a finished and artis-
tic feature.
Francis J. Grandon.
METRO IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
Negotiations were concluded between the Metro Pictures
Corporation and B, T. Howells of Vogel & Howells, Sydney,
N. S. W., Australia', by which the latter firm will have ex-
clusive control of the distribution of Metro pictures for
Australia. Vogel & Howells will release through the Co-
operative Film Exchange, Ltd., of Sydney, and the Dominion
Pictures Company, Ltd., of Aukland, New Zealand.
NEW GENERAL FILM BRANCH MANAGERS.
The appointment of two more branch managers was an-
nounced from the executive offices of the General Film Com-
pany, 200 Fifth avenue, this week. The appointees are W. J.
Gilmore, who takes charge of the 23d street branch. New
York, and T. Y. Henry, who heads the Salt Lake City
organization.
The promotion of Mr. Gilmore is an example of how effici-
ent and faithful service for the General Film Company is
rewarded. A number of years ago, Mr. Gilmore, who was
then the successful manager, of a number of moving picture
theaters, decided to go into the business side of films. He
entered the 23d street branch in a very unimportant capacity
in the distributing room. Gradually he worked his way up-
ward until he became assistant manager. Now he is man-
ager of one of the most important film branches in the
world. Opportunity to give Mr. Gilmore his deserved
advancement came as the result of the promotion from
branch manager to division manager for the East of V.
H. Hodupp.
T. Y. Henry, who became manager of the General Film
Company branch in Salt Lake City, is an experienced and
capable film man. He knows his territory thoroughly and
has held important executive positions in exchanges through-
out the West. Prior to taking charge of the General Film
Conipany in Salt Lake City, Mr. Henry was manager of
the World's Film Exchange in Kansas City.
CLARA WHIPPLE IN INGENUE ROLE.
Clara Whipple, the leading woman of the Equitable Com-
pany's stock organization, says that she "perfectly adores"
playing ingenue roles. For the past few pictures in which
Miss Whipple has appeared she has been cast for vampire
roles, and she welcomes herself back again into the role of
the debutante. In "The Pain Flower," Miss Whipple is play-
ing the ingenue lead in support of Marguerite Leslie.
"I am enthusiastic about my role," says the pretty actress
"with the green eyes." It has been a long time since I could
play smiles and dimples. I prefer them to desperate deeds
and heart smashing."
Miss Whipple is very pretty, with golden hair, and regu-
lar features, which screen to great advantage. She is lovely
in her new role.
AMONG OUR VISITORS.
Visitors at the New York offices of the Moving Picture
World last week included Frank J. Rembusch, leading ex-
hibitor of Indianapolis, and Shelbyville, Ind.; Charles A. Me-
gown, manager of the Cameraphone theatre of Cleveland,
Ohio, and representative of the Exhibitors' League for the
Northern District of Ohio; W. Clarence Beatty, proprietor
of the Garden, and Cameraphone theaters of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
and William P. Herbst, president of the Circle Amusement
Company of Washington, D. C.
Louise Orth
YOU have noticed the blonde beauty of the L-KO Kome-
dies — the girl whose hair looks like spun yellow silk?
Well, that is Louise Orth, and her comp^exion, which
cannot be appreciated on the screen, is of the true peaches
and cream variety,
which ought al-
ways to accompany
golden hair and so
seldom does.
"Denver, Colo., is
m y birth-place,"'
says Miss Orth,
"and I'm not go-
ing to tell you the
year of my birth —
I'm quite grown
up, and I'm mar-
ried! That's a very
d a maging admis-
sion, but I'm too
happy to keep it a
secret.
"I studied for
years at the Ain-
shaw Conservatory
and then I went to
New York to seek
my fortune. I found
it with Blanche
Ring, who was
playing "The Yan-
kee Girl." I was
engaged as her un-
derstudy and I got
a chance one day
at a matinee, and
made good. Later
I played second
lead in "The Fascinating Widow," with Julian Eltinge. I
was so impressed with moving pictures that I determined
to try them, but after I had played in them for two months,
Mr. Eltinge's manager requested the company to release me
for two weeks so that I could resume my old part in order
that they might open on time. They had tried five or six
in my part without success. Wasn't that a nice compliment?
"Pictures are better than the stage, just the same, and I
intended to stick to them as long as they stick to me."
There seems no immediate danger of Miss Orth's desert-
ing the screen, in that case!
Louise Orth.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
613
Helen Ware in "Secret Love"
HELEN WARE in "Secret Love" is the second release
in the Bluebird series of multiple-reel features, and
there is abundant promise that it will easdy maintain
the standard of moving picture excellence set by the initial
Bluebird Photoplay— Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, in Jeanne
Dore" now being distributed for general release in ful-
fillment of large demands from all sections of the country.
"Secret Love" is set for release Jan. 31. The scenario was
drawn from Mrs. Frances Hodgeson Burnetts widely read
novel, "That Lass o'
Lowries." Show men
best realize the value of
a good title for theat-
rical promotion and
they will realize that
the book caption would
not serve as a title for
the film.
When the plot of the
piece is unfolded it is
strikingly realized that
no better title than
"Secret Love" could be
supplied. There are
three distinct love-
stories running through
the narrative and in
filming the work these
features are inter-
spersed among the sen-
sational events in a
manner to sustain the
"heart interest" and
supply that motive of
combined "thrill" and
excitement that makes
for general interest in a
photoplay.
"Secret Love" tells a , . , .
story of life in a coal-mining village and its characters are,
with very few exceptions, the homely and hard-working
men and women who are reared in the rugged life of the
mines Every element of human passion is expressed in the
several characters, love, hate, vengeance, devotion, and the
supreme sacrifice of woman's affection give plenty of oppor-
tunity for the awakening of interest and supplying the es-
sentials that make for the popularity of the photoplay.
Helen Ware is in every essential fully equipped to carry
the star role in "Secret Love." Her wide experience upon
the stage has not alone given her the necessary qualifications
to play the heavy emotional lead in the picture, but her
popularity has become wide spread because of the number
and importance of her stage engagements.
Helen Ware.
FROM COLLEGE PROFESSOR TO FILM DIRECTOR.
Edward Morrissey is now a Thanhouser director. It's a
wide span from teacher of French and German in the Uni-
versity of California to the stage, but in his thirty-and-fev;
years this San Franciscan has bridged the gulf. A univer-
sity degree started him toward a life of learning and teach-
ing, but a love for the stage gave him the determination that
eventually landed Morrissey on Broadway. A few stock en-
gagements, two years with the Shuberts, and he was ready
to listen to the call of the camera. He became D. W. Grif-
fith's assistant at the Biograph, and when he went West,
Griffith made him a regular director on the Coast. Mr. Mor-
rissey is gifted with a rare sense of humor besides his keen
judgment of dramatic values, which fits him perfectly for
the wide variation in the work required of Thanhouser
directors.
EDNA WALLACE HOPPER WITH EQUITABLE.
Edna Wallace Hopper, for a number of years, a prime
favorite among theater-goers of this country and Europe
and who, for the past eighteen months has been serving in
the British Red Cross behind the firing line in France, arrived
in New York last Tuesday on the Lafayette and began work
two days later at the studio of the Equitable Motion Pictures
Corporation on Fifty-second street, where an especially ela-
borate film production is in the course of construction and a
cast of special strength is being assembled to support the
petite Edna.
Miss Hopper earned her laurels on the American stage in
"The Girl I Left Behind Me," as Dolly Chester in "The
Younger Son," Betsy in "Poor Girls," and then joined the
company of De Wolfe Hopper, who she subsequently mar-
ried. She appeared with Hopper in "Pajandrum" and later
starred in "Yankee Doodle Dandy."
Her work in Chris and "The Wonderful Lamp" won fame
for her and she was then chosen to play the principal part
in "Floradora," a part she has played over a thousand times.
The story built for Miss Hopper has not, as yet, been
named, but will receive its title from the strongest character
of Miss Hopper's dual role.
ILLINOIS EXHIBITORS' CONVENTION CALLED.
At a regular meeting of the Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League of Illinois, held Friday, January 7, formal applica-
tion was made for admission to the Motion Picture Exhib-
itors' League of America and a charter applied for, thus
harmonizing fully the exhibitors' interests throughout the
state.
A state convention of the Illinois league was called for
Tuesday, March 14, Chicago being named as the place of
meeting. The following temporary officers were elected
until the convention meets: G. M. Luttrell, Jacksonville,
III., president; Julius A. Alcock, Chicago, vice-president; Wm.
J. Sweeney, Chicago, treasurer, and Sidney Smith, Chicago,
secretary.
FORMER EDISON DIRECTOR JOINS VIM
COMPANY.
Will Louis, formerly director of the Edison Company,
and a man who has made good in the studio, has joined the
Vim Films Corporation, and is already installed ia the
studios in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Louis has a long and a
very successful career as a comedy director, having been
associated with Lubin Company for twelve years as a direct-
or, which organization he left to join the Edison Company.
One of the features of Mr. Louis' work is in developing
raw material, and some of the most successful screen stars
to-day owe their discovery to Mr. Louis' ability to see real
values.
The Vim comedies are the different type, but Mr. Louis
has proven himself equal to the exacting demands of the
Vim Company, and is engaged in turning out some masterly
productions, which will add value to any theater program.
HORSLEY TALKS FOR PICTUREMEN'S RIGHTS.
During the recent agitation undertaken by the motion
picture interests of Los Angeles, Cal., to secure immunity
from senseless and sensational attacks by alleged reformers,
David Horsley, president of the Centaur and Bostock studios,
voiced the complaints of the picturemen in an emphatic
manner on several occasions and with good efifect.
Mr. Horsley spoke at some length at the meeting of the
motion picturemen and the Los Angeles Motion Picture Con-
servation Association at the Council Chambers on January 4,
and again before the Los Angeles Realty Board at a luncheon
given July 5. At the latter meeting Mr. Horsley made
specific charges of unfair treatment to which picturemen
were subjected. Mr. Horsley's remarks were published at
length in the Los Angeles papers and created a profound
impression.
OCEAN FILM PRODUCING "DRIFTWOOD."
Company No. 3 of the Ocean Film Corporation, now en-
gaged in the production of "Driftwood, or The Wrong
Way," adapted from the stage success of the same name,
written by Owen Davis, leaves Sunday morning, the 16th
inst., for Savannah, Georgia, there to complete the exterior
scenes of that production.
Marshal Farnum is the director in charge, assisted by
Albert Dorris. Of those of the cast who are proceeding
south there is Miss Vera Michelena, who is being starred in
the production; Harry Spingler, Charles Graham and Joseph
Daly. This production will be released about February 1.
FINED FOR DUPING KEYSTONES.
The Triangle-Keystone's vigorous campaign against the
duping of Keystone films scored another substantial victory
in the United States District Court of New York City on
Friday, January 14, when Abraham George Levi pleaded
guilty and was fined $100 by Judge Mayer. Levi was the first
of those indicted for the duping which constitutes a violation
of the copyright law. The indictments followed the raids
p!anned by Walter N. Seligsberg and carried out by William
H. Moore, in which several arrests were made at a Green-
point duping factory and many thousand feet of pirated film
were confiscated.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Sydney Mason
SYDNEY MASON, the popular young Gaumont lead-
ing man who will from henceforth appear in support
of Marguerite Courtot in Mutual masterpictures, de
Luxe Edition, gave up a possible chair in a college of chem-
istry to become an actor.
Mr. Mason was a particularly apt and conscientious stu-
dent of chemistry, some
years ago. He had a
bent for dramatics, and
just for amusement,
joined the college dra-
matic society. T h e v
staged an amateur pro-
d u c tion of "Trilby."
Young Mason was cast
for "Svengali." He made
such a hit as the weird
hypnotist, that his ambi-
tions were turned from
the analyzing of com-
pounds to the portrayal
of dramatic roles. He
commenced his profes-
sional career in stock,
touring the New Eng-
land States when he was
twenty years of age.
Finally, as it was so
with most ambitious
young players, the lure
of the picture drama
sounded in his ears. He
gave up his life on the
stage, and joined Fa-
mous Players. His first appearance was with James O'Neill.
His real success in "The Builder of Bridges," the Frohman
drama, drew the attention of the Gaumont Company to
the handsome young juvenile. They offered him a contract
which induced him to become a permanent member of their
organization. He has played excellent roles in most of the
Gaumont (Mutual) Rialto Star Features. His first appear-
ance with Miss Courtot will be made in "His Wife's Double,"
the five reel feature in which the charming actress will make
her Mutual debut.
Sydney Mason.
LAEMMLE TO OPEN SOUTH AFRICAN THEATERS.
The Universal Film Manufacturing Company is going to
invade South Africa with its motion pictures. At present
in the mining districts, where motion pictures were formerly
shown to mine Kaffirs, but the regulations which were placed
upon these theaters by the mine management and their strict
censorship caused the theaters to go out of business. Presi-
dent Carl Laemmle. of the Universal, will take hold of about
fifteen closed theaters in Africa, and give the South African
motion picture field more life than it has ever seen since
the introduction of the photoplay. It is Mr. Laemmle's in-
tention to start operations there within the next two months.
A NEW PROJECTOR.
Samuel Stern, president of the Stern Manufacturing Com-
pany, Philadelphia, has given notice that a new motor driven
projecting machine will shortly be put on the market.
The Stern Projecting Machine Company has been incor-
porated in Philadelphia, with a capital of $100,000, to promote
this new machine, which when completed will sell for two
hundred dollars complete. The entire building at 109 North
Tenth Street, Philadelphia, is being thoroughly overhauled
and equipped for taking care of the work. They promise a
completed machine inside of two months.
CHANGES IN UNIVERSAL OFFICES.
In order to accommodate the ever-increasing forces of
the publicity and advertising departments of the Universal
Film Manufacturing Company, the quarters of these de-
partments are now being enlarged and rebuilt into modern,
up-to-date and commodious offices. The offices of these de-
partments, which sufficed for the work of those departments
a few years ago, have outgrown their usefulness, and the
new arrangement will be one affording all members of the
different departments better facilities for accomplishing their
work.
PATHE CLUB TO GIVE A BALL.
The Pathe Club, a social organization formed by members
of the Pathe organization, having tried its wings at its first
"beefsteak" last Saturday, is now preparing for something
nifty in the way of a ball. New York clothiers and haber-
dashers report marked activity in "evening scenery," and those
members of the club who are unmarried have become very
popular with friends of the fair sex. The date and place
have not yet been announced.
LUBIN BENEFICIALS MEET.
The first annual meeting of the Lubin Beneficial Associa-
tion was held Wednesday evening, January 12, 1916, in
Apollo Hall, Broad street, Philadelphia. Jack Pratt was
unanimously elected president; Charles Hyatt, vice president;
Isador Schwartz, re-elected treasurer; Donald Scott, finan-
cial secretary; Cossette Douglass, recording secretary. The
association started the new year with a substantial balance
in the treasury, and a new membership of 162 applicants. A
rising vote of thanks was extended to Peter Lang, the re-
tiring president, and a committee was appointed to read over
the by-laws and suggest improvement of the same.
KLEINE FINISHES "THE SCARLET ROAD."
What is grenerally thought to be one of the strongest five-
reel dramas released on the Kleine-Edison program was given
its finishing touches at the big Bronx Studio last week. It is
called "The Scarlet Road" and features two popular Broadway
players In the persons of Malcolm Duncan and Anna Q. Nilsson.
"The Scarlet Road" contains a magnificent cabaret set, which
during its making, occupied the entire floor space of the mam-
moth roof studio, one of the largest under glass. Also, there
is a New Year's Eve scene staged in this set that will, no
doubt arouse memories of the recently passed holiday by its
force and realism. The story has Broadway and its night life
as Us central theme. It is scheduled for release through the
Kleine offices February 16th.
MUCH MYSTERY IN "SOLUTION OF MYSTERY."
Mystery — deep and dark and dangerous abounds in this new-
est of two-reel "Flying A" drama. "The Solution of the Mys-
tery," for release on the regular Mutual Program. In fact the
picture reeks with mystery. The stars are Vivian Rich and
Alfred Vosburgh. Miss Rich, as Bessie Mitchell, is kidnapped
after she has refused to marry James Willard (Roy Stewart).
Her sweetheart, Franklyn Davis (Alfred Vosburgh) apparently
has disappeared from the face of the globe. The flashing of
sunlight on mirror reveals his whereabouts, however, and he Is
rescued from the clutches of a band of crooks. He makes short
work of finding Bessie. The villains get their just deserts.
The chain of mysteries Is solved, and all ends happily.
Scene from "Our Lady of Laughter" (Kleine-Edison).
"A FOOL'S PARADISE" TO BE IN SIX REELS.
The policy of the Ivan Film Productions to manufacture five
reel photoplays will be departed from when "A Fool's Para-
dise" is released February 1. The production being completed.
Director Abramson and his staff commenced cutting- and as-
sembling the negative. It was found that the strong dra-
matic value of the story would lend itself better to six reels
than the common feature length, thus giving the artists who
portray the various roles a better opportunity to display their
versatility.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
615
Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
"The City."
Clyde Fitch's Famous Drama Is Done Into Photoplay — Pro-
duced by Theodore Wharton — Released
by World Film.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
TO THE question, "What's in a name?" the powers that
direct the World Film Corporation probably would reply.
"That depends." Seemingly they have great faith in the
advertising value of the names of Clyde Fitch and his sensa-
tional drama, "The City," for the photoplay inspired by the
stage success is hardly strong enough to stand on its own
merits. It lacks the very qualities that made for the vital
appeal of the original production — dramatic scenes working up
to tremendous climaxes and characters that really seemed to
reflect the influence of a great city.
Few pictures of recent issue have offered more inviting op-
always a reliable actor, is thoroughly in character as Rand, Sr.
The settings for the picture suffice, whereas the photography
is of varying merit.
Scene from "The City" (World Film).
portunities to exhibitors for extensive advertising that should
bear fruit in large audiences, but tiiere remains the danger
of alienating patrons by sending them a.'wa.y ■with promises
unfulfilled. It is to be feared that they will wait and wait in
vain for the thought-provoking shock expected in Fitch's
dramatic treatment of the abnormal conditions developed by
New York's tempestuoiis social and financial life. There is a
reflection of tlie original, to be sure, but with occasional ex-
ceptions it is all too pale.
The F. Ray Comstock Photoplay Company is credited with
making the picture, under the direction of Theodore Wharton,
who selected an able cast, headed by Thurlow Bergen as Rand,
Jr.; William Riley Hatch as the father, Richard Stewart as
George Hannock and Elsie Esmond as Emily Rand. The story
adheres closely enough to the outline of the play, without — let
it be said in commendation of the producer — emphasizing
scenes that might offend. The character of Hannock, the drug
fiend, for example, made so memorably realistic by Tully Mar-
shall on the stage, is portrayed in a milder vein by Mr. Stewart.
His art Is sufficient to suggest the moral and physical degener-
acy of the youth, "without going into unnecessary details. The
twitching of his face and fidgety movements of his hands are
enough to suggest the nervous derangement from which he
suffers.
Probably in scenario form "The City" read very well, pre-
senting in reasonably logical sequence the events accompanying
the rise of the Rand family in a small town and their subse-
quent decline when caught in the turmoil of a great city; but
the elusive spark of life, without which a photoplay leaves a
vague impression of something lacking, is all too seldom caught
In the present production. And the criticism of audiences is
likely to be the more exacting owing to their remembrance of
the great power of the original play. Probably we come closest
to the real Fitch In the forceful speeches culled from the stage
dialogue and thrown on the screen in the form of speaking
titles.
Mr. Bergen gives an expressive performance. Miss Esmond
makes a vivacious, winning girl of Emily Rand, and Mr. Hatch,
" Madame X."
Henry W. Savage, with George Marion Directing, Produces
Six-part Adaptation of Alexander Bisson's Famous
Drama for the Program of the Pathe Exchange, Inc.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
OF THE screen adaptations of stage plays which we have
seen none has appeared which contains a stronger human
appeal. The great French play will be remembered as a
marvelously told story of the woman who left her husband
and child to tread the "primrose path," her struggle to rise
again, and her final fall to the bottomless pit that awaits the
weaker victim.
The Pathe Gold Rooster play features Dorothy Donnelly, with
a supporting cast which includes Edwin Fosberg, Ralph Mor-
gan, John Bowers, Robert Fischer and Charles Bunnell, and
has been directed by George F. Marion, the well-known stage
director. With all due respect to the production, which is in
many respects a spelndid one, neither Miss Donnelly nor Mr.
Marion have been able to extricate themselves entirely from
the artificiality of the legitimate stage. During the screen
performance one is strongly conscious that Miss Donnelly has
played and replayed the role of Madame X until the interpre-
tation of the character has become a bit mechanical, and is
thus retarded in stamping the unhampered realism which the
screen version requires. The director is also to be taken to
task for allowing his players to "pose," He will do well to
remember that where color and voice, two of the greatest of
stage attributes, are absent, the technique of dramatic action,
as we know it on the legitimate stage, must also, to a large
extent, cease to be. The psychological, sociological idea, or
Scene from "Madame X ' (Pathe).
whatever the Intent of the play may be. must be interpreted
through a series of impulsive, or rationally guided acts, which
must be as free from any appearance of effort or premeditation
as the interpretations of the virtuoso of any musical instru-
ment.
"Madame X" will please the majority of audiences; but it is
not as great a screen play as it might have been.
Clara Kimball Young to Go to Cuba.
Clara Kimball Young, the World Film star, will go to Cuba
as soon as she finishes the new Russian picture now being
produced at Fort Lee under the direction of Edwin August. In
the tropics Miss Young and her supporting company will pre-
pare a big picture adapted from a noted French novel, the
name of which is being kept a secret for the present.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Coming Biograph Dramas
"Stronger Than Woman's Will," a Three-reel Production.
"The Chain of Evidence," in Two Reels.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE final reel of "Stronger Than Woman's Will" brings dis-
tinctly the best action in the picture, owing to the force
of the climax developed and the sincerity of the acting
of Charles H. Mailes. G. Raymond Nye and Vera Sisson. Start-
ing on quite conventional lines, the story takes an unexpected
with the death of his uncle. Evidence points to murder and
robbery, but at the conclusion of a trial scene the innocent
prisoner is exonerated. "The Chain of Evidence" is in all re-
spects a creditable two-part offering.
Scene from "Stronger than Woman's Will" (Biograph).
turn with the development of the character of the young
woman, who eloped with a worthless count, and after his death
and the death of her father became the owner of large mills.
There is little attempt to attract sympathy for the foolisli
girl, whose career becomes that of a liopelessly selfish woman.
In the early scenes of the picture the producer is careful to
show the mill owner in the light of a kindly man ready to
deal fairly with his employees. The request for an advance
in wages is promptly granted, and there is no thought of di -
content until the selfish daughter decides that she needs more
money to lavish on herself and her precious son. Ignoring the
protests of the mill manager and the minister who exerts an
important inlluence for good in the community, Ann is willing
to have the mill shut down rather than concede to reasonable
demands.
It is here that the big situation of the story is introduced
with the disclosure of a note that would seriously embarrass
the young woman if published, and only through the threat
of unwelcome publicity is she persuaded to leave the wage
scale untouched, thereby avoiding a strike. The picture was
carefully produced by J. Farrell Macdonald and realizes some
excellent dramatic moments in the final scenes.
Circumstantial evidence, always a fertile theme for scenario
writers, is made the basis of a deftly arranged plot in "The
Chain of Evidence." a two-part drama acted by Jack Drumeir,
Jack Mulhall, Vola Smith, Claire Macdowell and Ivan Chrystie.
Dii-ector Walter Coyle, in drawing typical country characters
Scene from "The Chain of Evidence" (Biograph).
for the chief figures in his drama, and in placing them in an
appropriately rural environment, showed excellent judgment.
There is enough genuine characterization to keep the picture
from becoming a mere arrangement of situations. The village
miser, his nephew, the poor widow threatened with eviction,
are recognizable types, and there is a pleasing touch of youth-
ful romance in the attachment of the Ill-treated nephew for
the pretty village girl, played by Miss Smith.
Trouble comes with the youth's assertion of independence,
and his departure for the city, which happens to be coincident
"Marta of the Jungle"
Unusually Entertaining Two-Part Centaur, Featuring Mar-
garet Gibson and the Famous Bostock Animals.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
ONE of the most entertaining of the Horsley productions
that have thus far appeared has been made from the
scenario of Theodosia Harris, and features pretty Mar-
garet Gibson with Stephen Batty, Roy Watson, and Captain
Jack Bonavita in the supporting cast. "Marta of the Jungle"
as it is named is a well directed picture. The story is not by
any means a big one, but it is a logical one, and has been
treated sympathetically. One of the most attractive attributes
of the picture will be found in the beauty of some of the loca-
tions. The jungle atmosphere has been obtained and main-
tained in a remarkable manner, considering that the produc-
tion was made in California. A couple of lion cubs together
with their irate parents add their mite to the entertainment
of the picture, snarling ferociously as the camera persists In
recording their movements.
Margaret Gibson as Marta the adopted daughter of a dia-
mond smuggler gives a delightful impersonation of the char-
acter; and it may not be too much to add that she is one of
the most attractive little actresses on the screen. Miss Gibson
has a personality, and an appearance of extreme youth that
cannot be overlooked in the portrayal of youthful roles, to-
Scene from "Marta of the Jungle" (Centaur).
gether with an intelligence and keenness of perception, all of
which make for a delightful combination of results.
The production has been splendidly photographed, present-
ing altogether a picture that is a fitting offering to place be-
fore any audience, adults or children.
"The Ransom"
Julia Dean Gives Telling Performance in Impressive
Equitable Drama Produced by Triumph Corporation.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
IF the character of Janet Osborne in "The Ransom" had been
written especially for Julia Dean it could not have suited
her more completely. It demanded a mature woman capable
of emotional feeling and an actress competent to pass from
youth to middle age and finally to the last years of a broken
life.
Miss Dean is notably successful in portraying each phase
of a woman who alters materially during the progress of ona
of the most satisfactory photoplay stories included on the
Equitable program. First she is a normal wife and a devoted
mother, a victim of the puritanical narrowness and gossip In
a small town; next, through force of circumstances rather
than inclination, she becomes the companion of a theatrical
"angel" and during the last two reels of the picture her art
is at its best in the depiction of an aged, disillusionized woman
ready to saorifice what remains of her life to save her daugh-
ter from a like fate.
Beyond the acting of Miss Dean, "The Ransom" offers much
of interest, for other characters are well drawn and there
is a plot of good quality, terminating in dramatic scenes of
certain effectiveness. James Hall portrays a husband of un-
compromising severity, whose stern notions of right and wrong
are ably seconded by his spinster sister. In the cold atmos-
phere of this household Janet is ill at ease. An entirely proper
craving for life and pleasure finds a partial outlet In the
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
617
wlendship of an actress, and through this actress she meets a
wealthy theatrical promoter, who inflames her latent ambi-
tion to win fame on the stage.
The usual story of deception, desertion and subseiiuent
humiliation and poverty is developed with no little ingenuity.
and becomes more intense with the introduction of Janet's
daughter, a promising young actress endangered by the pitfalls,
made familiar to the mother through bitter experience. Marcia
never dreams that the poor old woman, her maid at the thea-
Scene from "The Ransom" (Triumph-Equitable).
ter. is in reality her mother, nor does she know why "Crazy
Jane" shoots the theatrical "angel" when he attempts to re-
peat the game that he has played so successfully in the past.
The climax is nicely prepared for and the picture terminates
with its strongest scenes. Louise Huff as Marcia, Kenneth
Hunter as Geoffrey Allen and Ethel Lloyd as Sarah Osborne
give Miss Dean the best kind of support.
"Green Stockings"
English Comedy is Brightly Produced by Vitagraph Com-
pany—Lillian Walker Well Cast.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE comedy of English life. "Green Stockings," written
by A. E. W. Mason and produced on the stage several
years ago with Margaret Anglin in the leading role, makes
a far better picture than one might expect. Th6 point of
the story, rather an unusual one for photoplay treatment,
is brought out in clear and entertaining fashion and several
of the situations are capital. "Green Stockings" may be called
polite comedy of the kind most acceptable to audiences that
appreciate clever characterization and intelligent humor.
For those not familiar with Mr. Mason's play. It may be
Scene from "Green Stockings" (Vitagraph).
mentioned that his characters are taken from the upper class
of English society in which the conventions are punctiliously
observed. One of the conventions, Mr. Mason tells us, is that
the eldest daughter in a family, if she is still a spinster, shall
wear green stockings at the wedding of a younger sister.
One of Celia's sisters is already married, another is about to
be, and the oldest of the daughters remains a very useful,
but unappreciated member of the household. In the early
scenes of the picture. Miss Walker depicts Celia as a young
woman free from feminine wiles and not over attractive in
appearance, with her hair drawn tight back in unbecoming
fashion.
Then all of a sudden she tires of being either patronized
or ignored and invents a soldier lover to whom, she declares,
she is engaged. To play the part correctly she writes letters
which reach a Colonel Smith, stationed in South Africa. Com-
plications come thick and fast with the appearance of Colonel
Smith, who poses as a friend of the officer, reported to have
died. Miss Walker as Celia and Stanley Dark as Colonel
Smith are at their best in the scenes subsequent to their
first meeting, when each is acting up to an odd situation.
Most of the picture is kept in a true comedy spirit and
because of this, the intoxication of Celia's aunt in scenes
toward the close appears a bit out of keeping. The story
would be equally entertaining without resorting to farcical
methods. Charles Brown shows a tendency to burlesque the
character of a foolish young Englishman with political ambi-
tions; but this need not be reckoned as a fault in a produc-
tion of such excellent caliber. Wilfrid North directed from
a scenario by Eugene Mullin.
"Bill Peters' Kid"
Three-Part Vitagraph Western Subject, Staged on a Moun-
tain-Rimmed Desert, Will Interest.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
THE Vitagraph Company will release on February 5 "Bill
Peter's Kid." a three-part western subject featuring William
Duncan and Mary Anderson. It is a story of the real
desert, a rolling waste with mountains in the background.
Marie E. Wing is the author and Rollin Sturgeon is the
producer. .Although not marlted by particular strength the
picture will make good entertainment. The denouement, bow-
ever, is strong and will stir. It is a good ending and also
a logical one. The series of scenes, two or three in number,
in which Winnie, the Kid of the story, shoots a rabbit and in
Scene from "Bill Peters' Kid" (Vitagraph).
plain view slams the carcass against the wall and proceeds
to remove the hide, may contain a jolt for the susceptible.
Certainly there is convincing reason why the eastener, seeing
the freshly skinned rabbit on the table, should a few minutes
later experience a sudden failure of appetite when a freshly
cooked hind leg is placed in front of him.
Mr. Duncan gives a good performance in the role of Dick
Stowell. the easterner who comes to the west to assume the
superintendency of a desert mine and falls in love with the
untutored and wild daughter of a miner. William Bainbridge
as Bill Peters, the miner, in type and manner adds to the
atmosphere of the story. Miss Anderson has a difficult role,
one requiring large experience for successful portrayal.
Measured by her experience she does well.
The story turns on the growing affection between Dick and
Winnie. Dick is overcome in a sandstorm and is by Peters
taken into his hut. Here he meets the Kid. The meeting
is not auspicious. There is an amusing moment later on
when Dick returns to his camp and discovers Winnie, on a
surreptitous tour, hiding under his bed. It is when Sam, a
hard character, sees the two in Dick's cottage that he tries
to start something in the way of trouble for Dick, but in
turn is compelled to apologize to the girl and is run out of
camp — and without a canteen. Peters is killed in an accident,
the girl is sent to a convent, and upon her return wiser in
the ways of ordinary "folks," the expected happens. Dick
calls at the hut, now furnished comfortably, only to be found
there by Winnie on her return from a trip with her gun.
Dick is compelled to admit that he does like girls who
kill rabbits and who do other things done by girls of the
desert.
Lottie Pickford in American Drama.
Lottie Pickford is soon to appear in a specially written five-
part drama, the title of which the American Film company has
not yet announced.
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January 22, 1916
"The Misleading Lady"
Essanay's Fine Production of H. S. Sheldon's Adaptation of
the Goddard-Dickey Play, With Henry B. Walthall and
Miss Edna Mayo in the Leading Roles.
Reviewed by James S. JIcQuade.
I VIEWED Essanay's production of "The Misleading Lady"
twice — once in the firm's projection room at the plant and
agpin, the same day, at a ni^ht presentation in the Zieg-
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first run. the second viewing" being especially made in order
that I might compare my own opinion of the photoplay with
those of patrons, who had turned out on the most inclement
night of the season to see the Ziegfeld program. It need
scarcely be said that the "opinions" in this instance were
expressed by the attitude of those present towards the pic-
ture, as shown by deep attention to the screen and in quiet
ripples of merriment over the comedy tlement in the photo-
play. Before dismissing the Ziegfeld presentation, I must
congratulate the management of that house on the excellent
projection of the picture.
This compelling romance of the primitive methods adopted
by Jack Craigen (Henry B. Walthall), the dominant char-
acter of the photoplay, to win the love of Helen Steele (Miss
Edna Mayo), a young society bud who is already engaged
to Henry Tracy (Sydney Ainsworth). a prominent man in her
own set. might have become harrowing, harsh and forbidding
to modern eyes had the role of Jack Craigen been assigned
to an artist less gifted than Mr. Walthall. There is so much
latitude for the display of brutal force by this character,
such fine opportunity to resort to the methods of the cave
man in taming the seemingly heartless Helen, that the pro-
duction might easily have been made shocking to the sensi-
bilities of refined people. Not so with Mr. Walthall in his
conception and treatment of the part of Craigen. There is
an abundant showing of brutality in his methods — yes; but
it is brutality held in artistic restraint, and yet of sufficient
force to satisfy the spectator without weakening the strong
personality of the character impersonated.
Indeed, I was amused to find that some of the strong-
handed scenes in Craigen's mountain lodge, where Helen is
subjected to Patagonian civilities (?) by that worthy, caused
suppressed merriment among the spectators at the Ziegfeld.
And in these cases the fine "team" acting of Miss Edna Mayo
contributed largely to give the scenes a comedy tinge.
The essential harshness of these scenes has also been effec-
tively lightened by the introduction of Boney, a harmless
lunatic, who has escaped from the asylum nearby the lodge
and who has broken into it just in time to forestall the
arrival of Craigen and the abducted Helen. Boney is admi-
rably taken off by Harry Dunkinson, whose character acting
it has been my pleasure to commend on many occasions. I
cannot recall a characterization by Mr. Dunkinson that has
been more happily sustained than this one. He succeeds in
losing his own entity in that of the good-natured bedlamite,
who imagines himself to be Napoleon, and never once betrays
that he is conscious of his real self. Boney's exclamation,
"Say, you must be awful crazy; they never chained me up,"
when he sees that Helen is chained to a staple in the floor,
is delivered with all the unction of a real crazy man, and
cannot fail to raise smiles and laughter wherever the picture
is seen. Another apt subtitle is, "I make you a field marshal
of France," which is put in the mouth of Boney when Craigen
presents him with a large sword to which he has taken a
liking, just before the keepers take him back to the asylum.
Henry Tracey (Helen's fiance), Sidney Parker (theatrical
manager), John W. Cannell (owner of the house from which
Helen was abducted) and Mrs. Cannell (his wife) are cleverly
impersonated by Sydney Ainsworth, Edwin Arnold, John H.
Cossar and Frances Raymond, respectively, while minor char-
acters are fittingly represented by John Junior, Grant Mitchell
and Renee Clemmons.
The direction of the photoplay has been ably done by Arthur
Berthelet. The house party at the Cannell home reveals many
fine interior sets. It is a home of luxury, and the settings
are in full harmony. The garden scene by night, in which
Helen paves the way to win her wager that she "will make
Jack Craigen propose to her in a given time, is just the place
for a man to lose his heart to a fair and designing maiden.
The interior of the Craigen mountain lodge is another bit
of stage craft that impresses one by its atmosphere and fitting-
ness, and interiors showing the working den and a sitting
room in the home of Sidney Parker show artistic conception
and finished effort.
The release was announced for Jan. 3, through V-L-S-B,
Inc.
"The Unwritten Law"
California Company Presents a Good Adaptation of Boyle's
Play — Carefully Acted and Staged.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
THE California Motion Picture Corporation has produced
from a script of Captain Peacocke "The Unwritten Law,"
the play by Edward Milton Royle. It is in five parts.
The subject is well acted and well staged. The picture will
interest all the way. There are situations of real strength,
and these are handled in a manner to bring out their power.
The story is clearly told. At the head of the cast is Beatriz
Michelena, and she is well supported by among others Wil-
liam Pike, Andrew Robson. Irene Outtrim and Matt Snyder.
The play treats strongly of the drink evil. In the exposition
of this phase of the story there is no attempt to sermonize;
the action is permitted to carry its own lesson.
Miss Michelena has the role of Kate Wilson, the wife of a
promising lawyer. Neither husband nor wife drink. When
Wilson is defeated for the governorship through the secret
opposition of Larry McCarthy, one of the powers of his party
whom he has offended by somewhat spectacularly refusing
to join in a drink he starts on the downward path. The wife
does her best to bring Wilson back to the ways of industry,
but fails. McCarthy aids the wife, in little ways at first.
When the husband deserts his family McCarthy presses his
suit and wins the affections of the wife. It is after the
divorce and the marriage of the two is arranged that McCarthy
changes his mind and decides to depart with a former love.
He is shot by Kate. Wilson, returning to his home, is found
Scene from "The Unwritten Law" (California).
by the police in the same room with the body and is arrested.
It is only after the jury has agreed on his guilt that the
wife is restored to normal mentality; her story on the witness
stand clears the husband; the district attorney refuses to
prosecute the wife. The two are reunited.
Miss Michelena has a strong role and she plays it with
earnestness and feeling. Mr. Pike as the husband and Mr.
McCarthy as the saloon keeper with such remarkable power
in state politics give careful, finished performances. Miss
Outtrim as Estelle, the "lady friend" of McCarthy, who in the
backroom of the saloon smokes and drinks with the pro-
prietor, stands out. Her interpretation of this role is un-
usual. She shows how to be unconventional and to be charm-
ing, too. Matt Snyder as the judge is dignified, impressive.
The picture contains some surprises. McCarthy, in spite
of the dislike he creates in the opening scenes, as the pro-
tector of the deserted wife gradually wins the sympathy which
is lost only by his unexpected reversion to Estelle. The
identity of the one firing the fatal shot, too, is successfully
concealed until the declaration of the wife in court.
"The Unwritten Law" should be a popular picture.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
619
"The Mishaps of Musty Suffer"
George Kleine Completes Series of Ten Single-Reel Comedies
in Which Harry Watson Is Featured.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
GEORGE KLEINE has completed a series of ten single-reel
comedies featuring Harry Watson, in whicli that nimble
comedian is supported by George Bickel, the other half
of the well-known team of Bickel and Watson; Dan Crimmons
and Rose Gore, otherwise Crimmons and Gore; Alma Hanlon,
Cissie Fitzgerald, Maxfield Moree, H. H. McCuUum and Snitz
Edwards. All of these are now being shown at the Kleine
Scene from "Cruel and Unusual" (Kleine).
offices for the benefit of those exhibitors who may be interested
in the Kleine offer to grant exclusive territory on these ten
subjects in advance of the time set for their regular release.
For the restricted period it is intended to issue and to bill
the comedies as features.
The ten subjects are frankly "adapted from nothing, founded
on fancy, produced with one ambition only — to make you smil^e."
If the first half of the series, which the writer saw on Sunday,
may be considered a criterion the producer has amply succeeded
in just what he set out to do. There are laughs in them — ■
aplenty. Mr. Watson brings to the screen a personality. He
is an adept in farce comedy. He has a striking physiognomy,
and over it he exercises large control. He possesses an amaz-
ing power of endurance, he displays an ability in taking blows
Scene from "Hold Fast" (Kleme)
far from soft that well qualify him to belong to the graduate
class in rough and tumble. He achieves his ends without
recourse to the vulgar. Throughout the five subjects there
was an absence of the off-color, thinly veiled or otherwise.
"Cruel and Unusual" is the title of the first of the series.
In this subject Musty Suffer, as Mr. Watson is known, is seen
as a caddie. Musty indulges in a little research in the ancient
game of golf and has some strange experiences. By the use
of his horseshoe charm he does stunts not contemplated by
the founders of St. Andrews. He takes a chance as a subject
for experimentation in the Hook Worm Sanitarium. It requires
Musty not many moments to learn that such an institution is
no place for a tramp, but there is no escape. The X-ray shows
the existence of a most pronounced Worm: it is removed,
however, before Musty gets through the prescribed regimen.
The various operations are more than successful, because the
patient survives, singularly enough.
"Keep Moving" is No. 2. For backgrounds there are a
grocery store, a barber shop and a saloon. The tramp applies
for the job of "boy wanted, partly inside and partly out."
So many various adventures befall him and those with whom
he comes in contact that not many moments elapse before he
is permanently out. What interest in common a tramp should
have with a barber's shop is not clear. Musty sees his mistake
only too late. He is bound into the chair even as a tall,
slender, serious person much resembling an undertaker makes
mysterious measurements of his chief physical characteristics.
His terror automatically fades as the barber wields a magni-
fied hypodermic syringe and injects a sleep accelerator. That
Musty is no thin-skinned person is demonstrated by his sur-
vival of the strong-arm scraping administered by the doughty
operator equipped with a weapon that in a close-up more re-
sembles a sick saw than a razor. The application to the seared
face of Musty of a marvelous "hair restorer" — surely a most
unethical proceeding — is the unkindest cut of all. You can see
the whiskers grow until the upper front elevation of the tramp
reminds one of the rural New England conception of a Mormon
elder. Ho'wever, a little later in a saloon, the hirsuite adorn-
ment, it we may speak in the language of the new reporter.
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is separated from Musty even more quickly tlian it is acquired.
In an unguarded moment — that is, the free lunch counter is
unguarded — Musty has inadvertently permitted the tip of hi»
newly acquired and wildly waving manly charms to become
contaminated with the soup. He uses considerable gasoline
in lieu of the contents of a finger bowl. He leans over the
gas stove. That's all.
There are three others seen at the aforementioned showing,
the review of which a lack of space forbids. They are "Hold
Fast!", "Going Up!" and "Look Out Below." They are fast
and mirthful, and will well repay those exhibitors who have
presented the opportunity.
"The Villain Worshipper"
Tenth Episode of Kalem's "Stingaree" Introduces a Would-
Be Double to E. W. Homung's Famous Hero.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
IT W.\S a happy inspiration that made E. W. Hornung devote
one of his episodes to the doings of a double of his famous
highwayman. The ambitious young chap who is fired with
a desire to emulate the deeds of hero of the "Stingaree" tales
brings an element of novelty and large comic possibilities into
this two-reel instalment. One of the best scenes is where
the valiant Oswald, made-up to resemble the real highwayman
in everything but size, holds up "Stingaree" himself. The
amusement of that ever humorous gentleman at the situa-
tion, is contagious. Later on, he gives the young chap a
practical lesson in the gentle art of relieving one's fellowmen
of their valuables, by showing him how to hold-up a stage
coach. The episode is not without its serious side, and "Sting-
aree's" better nature is vindicated when the boy is captured
and his mother almost dies of grief. The highwayman effects
the escape of his pupil and is himself again landed behind the
bars.
In variety of incident, humor of situation and dramatic
interest this number is one of the best of the series. True
Boardman and his white horse are as effective as ever during
the action of the picture, and Paul C. Hurst, Frank Jonasson,
Edward Clisbee and James W. Home are familiar and welcome
members of the cast. One of the best features of the series
is the excellent reproduction of Australian scenes and char-
acters.
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January 22, 1916
Triangle Program
Billie Burke Delightful in "Peggy." Sam Bernard Amusing
in "Because He Loved Her."
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Hari-ison.
GIVEN a clever and attractive artiste, Billy Burke's fine
comedy opportunity, sucli as Gardiner Sullivan can pro-
vide, and ttie capable directing of Thos. H. Ince, what
Pise than delight could be expected at this stage, when good
scientific work is taken for granted? Billie Burke is a born
screen actress — she was probably a tomboy earlier in life.
Back of her fascinating vivacity are the high spirits of sound
health — she is a fountain of natural energy and seemingly
exhaustless vigor. Every movement, however nicely balanced
Scene from "Peggy" (Triangle).
by training, springs from the natural impulses of a woman
to "whom mere existence is a pleasure. Such, at least, is the
impression she conveys to those who rejoice with her, whether
she is merely amusing herself, or whether she is shattering
some old-world pessimism.
Peggy is called upon to leave America and visit her uncle
in Scotland, and the most amusing part of the whole story is
that of her arrival on Sunday. The good people are all at
church, a group of hard, undemonstrative, sanctimonious, just-
Scene from "Because He Loved Her" (Triangle).
but-not-merciful Puritans, like those who settled New England
and left their sturdy impress on our race. In the distance is
seen a whirl of dust and white streak, Peggy speeding the
limit in her raceabout. Chickens, geese and humans are
scattered like autumn leaves along the village street, and
Peggy hits the center of religious activity like a meteor just
as the kirk is letting out.
Such is warm-hearted and impulsive Peggy. She becomes
modified — the characterization is very subtle- — but she dares
in the end to smash provincial egotism when an erring girl,
one who loved not wisely but too well, is brought to harsh
social judgment. Peggy's character is the sweet and lovable
one of our Southern girl, one whose purity springs straight
from the heart, along with that tender commiseration which
sometimes makes this hard old world of ours a little heaven
in itself.
Sam Bernard promised at the outset to be disappointing, but
he soon rose to his opportunities — a season at Sennet's studio
is probably quite as strenuous as one at Muldoon's farm — it
knocks all the decadence out of a man, even when he has become
partially saturated with Broadway theatricalism. A large
number of our stage favorites would be improved, if not given
a new lease of life, not depend wholly on past reputation,
if they would spend their vacations at the Keystone. "Be-
cause He Loved Her" is a genuine farce-comedy, depending
almost entirely upon activity of movement and ingenuity of
incident, but it soon has the audience going and holds 4hem
amused to the end.
"My Lady Incog"
Hazel Dawn Is Featured in a Famous Players Subject That
Starts Slowly but Picks Up Much Speed.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
THE Famous Players released on January 17 "My Lady
Incog," a five-part drama featuring Hazel Dawn. It is
a story with an amateur detective twist, and the young
woman crime detector gets badly twisted herself before the
guilty person, is found out. The interest does not pick up
strongly in the beginning, nor is it marked for that matter
perhaps in the first two thirds of the story. There is real
drama in the latter part, however, culminating in the thrill
where the thief is discovered and captured.
Miss Dawn has the roje of Nell Carroll, a young woman who
on the death of her guardian finds her chief possessions a
rather extensive wardrobe and a mortgage on what she had
assumed to be her home. Her lawyer advises her to accept
an offer from a southern hotel to assist in the uncovering of
a most troublesome thief. The story shows how the criminal
is in partnership with the hotel detective, the latter of whom
through his intimacy with the chief of police is kept informed
Scene from "My Lady Incog'' (Famous Players).
of the doings of the newcomer. There are stirring incidents
following the adoption by the thief of the same name as that
under which the heroine is masquerading and his appearance
at a function, intending to denounce the detective for using
the name of his wife the baroness.
George Majeroni as the thief gives a strong performance.
It is a well drawn characterization, whether as the crippled
thief or the polished impostor who is captured under such
dramatic circumstances. Dora Mills Adams, as Mrs. De Veaux,
society matron, the entertainer of the young woman she be-
lieves to be a baroness, is convincing. Robert Cain as young
De Veaux, in love with the amateur detective, and through
whose reported difficulty in the market and his successful
secretive midnight excursion to recoup his losses at a poker
game is brought under suspicion, does well. Franklyn Hanna
and Frank Wunderlee as the police chief and the house de-
tective are well cast and look the parts. Particularly well
portrayed is the minor role of the family lawyer of Nell.
The exteriors are of Florida and are notable. The interiors
are lavish and of unusual depth. Sidney Olcott is the
director, and he has got out of his story all the meat in it.
Particularly well handled are the scenes in the De Veaux
mansion — the consternation of the amateur detective when
she is handed the card bearing the name that she has assumed,
her decision to accede to his demand that she introduce him as
her husband, the dilemma when the hostess shows them to their
adjoining rooms and her hasty locking of the intervening
door; the secret departure of the thief and his capture just as
he finishes robbing the safe.
Januar)- 22, 1916
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The Lubin Releases
"The Evangelist," a Four-Reel Unit Program Drama, and
"The Law's Injustice," a Three-Reel Photoplay by
Julian Louis Lamothe.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
"The Evangelist."
THE Evangelist" is a screen version of Sir Henry Arthur
Jones' stage drama of the same name, adapted by Clay
M. Green and produced by Barry O'Neil. In its original
form this work of the celebrated English dramatist stoutly
maintained its creator's reputation for dealing with vital sub-
jects, without fear or favor. None of the strength of the
spoken drama has been lost in transferring it to the screen.
It is a story of guilty love and of a woman's redemption
through the influences brought to bear upon her and her hus-
band by Sylvanus Rebbings, an evangelist. Christabel Nune-
ham is married to a man who loves her sincerely, but interest
in his work causes him to neglect her. Rex Allen, a young
officer, who is infatuated with Mrs. Nuneham, persuades her
to accompany him to Southampton, when he is ordered to sail
for India. She remains over night in his company, is injured
the next day in an automobile accident, and is assisted by
Rebbings. Later the Evangelist meets Mrs. Nuneham in her
own home and recognizes her. The woman attempts to deny
that they have met before, but Rebbings is not to be deceived
and, when her husband learns the truth, is the means of
bringing about a reconciliation. There is a skillfully devised
underplot to the story, which the screen dramatist has utilized,
and the result is a powerful and engrossing photoplay.
Good judgment is shown by the producer in his choice of
locations and his direction of the many diversified and in-
tensely dramatic scenes. The English atmosphere is repro-
duced with commendable fidelity, except in a few minor cases;
and the settings have been made with a liberal but judicious
expenditure of effort and means.
Gladys Hanson is the star of the cast and justly so. She
proves her right to having her name in capital letters by giving
a beautifully sincere performance of the erring wife. She
makes her reformation thoroughly convincing. George Soule
Spencer is an impressive but somewhat too theatric exponent
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of the Evangelist, and Jack Standing is a dashing young
lieutenant of the Guards. Rosetta Brice acts Phoebe Ranstord
with her usual command of her art, and George Clarke, Peter
Lang, Arthur Matthews, and Eleanor Dunn vindicate the
wisdom of their choice.
"The Law's Injustice."
The heroine of this three-reel drama is an Italian girl, and
the injustice which she suffers at the hands of the law is
convincingly set forth by Julian Louis Lamothe, the author
of the scenario. A worker in a factory, Nina, who is also
supporting her sick brother, Is forced into the clutches of a
loan shark, by her employer. This leads to her getting deeper
into the toils, and she Is finally forced either to yield to her
pursuer or go to prison. She chooses the latter alternative,
serves her sentence, and on her release, meets the son of her
old employer. The younger Morris is an honorable man, and
Nina gro"ws to love him. When the opportunity to get even
with his father presents itself, she cannot resist, and sacrifices
her hopes of happiness in order to defeat Ashton Morris'
political aspirations.
Mr. Lamothe's method of working out his story is along
well approved lines, and he has had able assistance from
Edward Sloman, the producer. The men^bers of the cast have,
without exception, also been of real benefit to the picture. Helen
Wolcott plays the Italian girl, and Geergo Routh, L. C. Shum-
way, Adelaide Bronti, Mercedes Diaz, Wm. J. Spencer and
Milton Flynn comprise the rest of the cast.
"As a Woman Sows"
First Contribution of the Gaumont Company to the Edition
de Luxe of the Mutual Masterpictures.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
IN THE five-reel melodrama which the Gaumont Company
presents as their initial offering to the Edition de luxe
of the Mutual Masterpictures, Gertrude Robinson, a former
screen star who appeared again recently in a Biograph re-
issue of an adaptation of Robert Browning's "Pippa Passes,"
is seen to advantage. Playing opposite her is Alexander Gaden,
who is also favorably known in screen circles.
The story which is entertaining is rather short of material
for a five-reel picture. W. P. Haddock, Gaumont director,
has however, done good work in covering the defects of the
story that is neither new nor entirely probable. Many times
the sanest characters of the play are made to act with Ir-
rational haste, thereby giving an impression of overdrawn
situations; and one or two of the characterizations are not well
balanced.
A brief outline of the plot suggests a jealousy on the part
of an aunt and cousin of the young mayor of Lynboro toward
his wife. This condition causes them to take advantage of
his seeming neglect of his young wife for the political duties
with which he is engrossed. The wife is influenced through
the other two women to flirt with a society man in order,
according to their logic, to rouse the husband to recognition
of the fact that his wife is "alive." The man taking advantage
of the young wife's attentions oversteps the mark, and the
Scene from "As a Woman Sows" (Gaumont).
husband finding his wife In the other man's arms, leaves the
house taking their baby with him. Intermingled with this
are some incidents of a political Intrigue, during "which the
wife and her husband become reconciled.
The work of the players will be found entirely satisfactory,
and the production although not up to the standard which
we would like to see arrived at in the Mutual Masterpictures,
is good entertainment for the average audience.
"Wild Oats"
A Kleine-Edison Production in Which There Are Many
Dramatic Moments — An Efficient Cast.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE dramatic conflict In this five-part drama, produced by
George Kleine, for release through the Klelne-Edison
Feature Service on January 19th. begins in the very first
scene. An audience may well be startled Into attention by the
sudden introduction of an argument such as generally comes
as the climax of two or three reels of preparation — a dissi-
pated youth's appeal to his sister for money. He must have
cash with which to meet I O U's and his sympathetic sister Is
the only person likely to aid him in the emergency. The scene
is a good one with which to introduce the checkered career of
Roy Wilson, who spends his days and more especially his
nights. In the distribution of wild oats.
It was not considered necessary to show how Roy became a
victim of evil habits. We are spared the usual details of a
gradual degeneration and meet him just as he Is about to reap
the whirlwind. The pressing need for money marks the be-
ginning of the end, for he Is Involved not only with his father's
business rival, but with that gentleman's mistress as well, and
the burden is beyond his capacity. If an audience wants quick
action and a story free from superfluous scenes, it will find
them here, also it will find competent acting with Malcolm
Duncan Interpreting the black sheep. Alma Hanlon displaying
a pleasingly youthful sister, Herbert Hayes as her admirer, Wil-
liam Anker as the kindly father who dies of heart failure and
Ruby Hoffman as the dangerous Cleo. Then there Is some
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January 22, 1916
faithful characterization in Frank Belcher's playing of Madi-
son, the unscrupulous architect, who hopes to profit by the
^lans stolen from his rival.
The youth, presented with commendable naturalness by Mr.
Duncan, is obviously weak rather than evil in intent, and as
■the story progresses we see how he is virtually forced to resort
to criminal means. Only by stealing his father's estimate on
an important contract is he able to pacify Madison, and then,
thinking to please the woman who has infatuated him, he takes
Scene from "Wild Oats" (Kleine-Edison).
Ahe jewels from the family safe. The plot is so arranged that
suspicion falls on the architect's secretary. Jessie's suitor, but
of course fe is eventually cleared by Roy's confession. "Wild
Oats" is the kind of a picture that an exhibitor need feel no
ihesitaney in booking.
"The Path of Happiness"
Violet Mersereau Adds to Her Reputation in Red Feather
Offering of Five Reels, Written by Elaine Sterne.
Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy.
THE girl of the woods is no longer a novelty in film stories,
yet Violet Mersereau succeeds in infusing fresh interest
into the part of this offering. In fact it is diflicult to re-
imember a screen performer whose appearance as a child of
•nature has been more attractive and convincing. Her ingenuous
and child-like acting are particularly fitted to this role.
The presentation of this story has been carefully looked after
.and the wood views are full of sunshine and scenic charm.
There is a noticeable freedom from the over-sentimental, al-
Scene from "The Path of Happiness" (Red Feather).
•though the innocent girl meets some severe trials as the piece
Kjevelops. She is first seen living in the woods with her father
and Grekko. a misshapen youth adopted some years before.
She has no knowledge of the world and is a close friend of the
birds and squirrels. Her father's death comes as a rude awak-
ening. This is well pictured; the girl knows nothing of death
and cannot at first understand what it means. The finding of
the doll is also an excellent touch. The observer can see the
fascination It has for her and understands the joy with which
she carried it home. The bathing scenes were overdone, and
will probably be cut.
Then comes the city man, in search of health and forgetful-
ness, having just been disillusioned in a love affair. He meets
Joan and is attracted to her. He teaches her how to read and
the meaning of love. Grekko becomes jealous and makes two
efforts to kill the intruder. In the second effort, he shoots the
girl by mistake, but she recovers and the close is a happy one.
Harry Benham, Sidney Bracey and Florence Crawford also
appear in the cast.
The photography is unusually good, adding much to the pleas-
ing character of the production.
"The Bait"
Five-Reel Mutual Produced by David Horsley — Able Cast
Works Under Difficulties.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
P.OORLT constructed, lacking in sympathetic interest and
not built of five-reel material, '"The Bait" is interpreted
by an extraordinarily fine cast, mainly a vigorous lot of
men who put tortli their utmost energies to make the story
a success. It is a case of splendid types trying their very
best in a weak medium. The story gradually develops as
that of the old-fashioned theatrical villain of the deepest dye,
a human being without a redeeming trait, who triumphs to
the last scene. He uses a pretty girl as bait in his border
joint, though their relations are not made known until later
on. Just before she is presented as the wife of an honest
paymaster it is discovered through the dying confession of
her father that he consented to a mock marriage between his
daughter and the villain. The latter robs the honest pay-
master; the victim is unjustly accused, and such is the outworn
Scene from "The Bait" (Centaur).
material regularly used in bygone one-reel photoplays, ampli-
fied into five reels by questionable means.
A large amount of the padding consists of some ugly views
of human life at its lowest, scenes between rough men and
vile women in the combination bar. dance hall and gambling
joint owned by the villain, scenes which need only be glimpsed
for dramatic purposes. Here attention is fixed at the outset
upon an attractive young rancher who is fleeced, but he soon
vanishes, not to reappear until the last scenes. Interest is
scattered here and there; two men not easily identified start
out on horses from different places for different purposes, and
one is later seen riding hard in the distance — which is he?
The lack of clarity at times causes a confusion that is deaden-
ing to interest, and there are even scientific faults beyond
reasonable excuse. One lighted interior at night is without
color, while another, immediately following, is tinted a fiery
red. Such is the five-reel example of what is denominated an
"Edition de Luxe," a "Masterpicture," a challenge of com-
parison with the best.
"The Trail of the Wild Wolf"
Two-Reel Universal Program Feature Pictures Fine Winter
Landscape and Tells Pleasing Story.
Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy.
WHETHER it is contrast with so many drawing room and
beach scenes, or whether the mere sight of pure, white
snow gives an added zest to a screen story, it is certain
that winter pictures from the opening scenes have much In
their favor. There is something about them that suggests
robust adventure and perhaps unconsciously stirs the blood of
the observer. For one thing, they are not apt to be overdone,
for producing companies are not always so situated that they
can fit the story and the storm together.
This two-reel number, by Robert F. Hill, has a character-
istic plot, such as one anticipates In stories of the great North-
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west. But It is a well-constructed tale and strongly presented.
It pictures the final episode in the career of one Carrier, known
as "the Wolf." He is a notorious despoiler of women, and in
the early part of the story is shown making away with the
dead body of a girl who met death in his cabin. He then ab-
ducts one of the daughters of an honest trapper, having left
and father helpless in the clutches of a steel trap.
The hero arrives at the cabin shortly after the abduction, to-
gether with the girl's younger sister. As the snow is heavy
on the ground, they are able to track the Wolf without dif-
ficulty. The pursuit works up a pleasing suspense, which con-
Scene from "The Trail of the Wild Wolf" (Universal).
tinues through a long hand-to-hand struggle between the two
men. This results in the Wolfs death. In the meantime the
father of the girls has been released from the trap and Is pres-
ent to rejoice in the safety of his daughter.
The action is well knit and free from padding. The cast Is
a pleasing one and includes Sydell Dowling, Edith Roberts,
Willis Clarke, Paul Panzer and Frank Smith.
"His Vindication"
Good Melodrama in Four Reels by Cosmofotofilm — the Action
Is Almost 100 Per Cent and the Love Story Tender,
Wholesome and Convincing.
Reviewed by Hantord C. Judson.
IF THIS reviewer were booking a film for a picture theater,
he would take "His Vindication" without a single doubt.
The reviewer has had some experience helping to run a
village theater and this exciting and absolutely wholesome
melodrama, four reels of it, all good, is just the kind of ofter-
Scene from "His Vindication" (Cosmofotofilm).
Ing to please the doctor's family, the school teacher's family
and the cobbler's family. There is no lagging in it, no sen-
sations dragged in by the throat, no appeal to the lower in-
stincts, no untruthfulness to our common human nature and
no lack of interest. It is a thoroughly satisfying offering
The setting is in England. The leading player, Charles
Rock (he is ably supported by a large cast), has the part of a
rich squire and most of the action transpires at the Hall, or
the village inn or between the two. The story opens at the
Inn. There's a character there who seems to the young squire
and his brother to be a gentleman; but we, the spectator,
know that he is a crook. He meets the two who come to the
inn after a morning's shooting and it ends by his being invited
to come to the Hall to dinner. By a freshly conceived and
cleverly played ruse (and convincingly enough for a melo-
drama) he robs the house, kills the younger brother and con-
trives it so that, with himself entirely unsuspected, the squire
is sent to prison for life. Just here there is a skip in the
time. The squire's son has grown up and is rich. The old
man escapes from prison and comes back to the village as a
tramp fiddler. A charming heroine is skilfully introduced.
She is the daughter of the inn keeper and her real sweetheart
is the village blacksmith; but she is flattered by the attentions
of the young squire. He means well at first; but comes under
the influence of the same villain who wronged his father and
designs a mock marriage. The closing of the drama showa
how the old man frustrates this scheme, nearly gets captured;
but discovers evidence that the crime for which he suffered
was done by the villain. One of the picture's pleasant qualities
is its characters. The inn keeper, the smith, the villagers,
the servants, police oflicials, etc., are well played roles.
"THE SALAMANDER" STATE RIGHTS GOING
RAPIDLY.
Always a firm believer in the state right method of dis-
posing of motion pictures, B. S. Moss' faith has been Justified
through the wonderful sale of his latest release. "The Sala-
mander" which is taken from the book by Owen Johnson.
This great story, successful as a "best seller" bids fair to-
eclipse its previous triumphs and achieve a distinct success"-
on the screen.
During the past week, Mr. Moss disposed of fifteen states.
Among the prominent film concerns who purchased territory
were the Amalgamated Feature Photo Company, who secured'
New Tork City, New York State and Northern New Jersey;
Union Film Supply Company of Boston, the New England
States; Central Film Company, Chicago, Illinois and Indiana;
L. Santikos. Texas and Oklahoma, and Edwards Nussbaunt,
California, Nevada and Arizona.
The rights for Australia and New Zealand have' been ab-
sorbed by the Australasian Film Company, Ltd. Millard John-
son, the New York representative, engineered the deal, and
Incidentally, although Mr. Moss will not divulge the figures,
a record price was achieved.
MISS BARRYMORE IN "THE KISS OF HATE."
Metro's next offering, with Ethel Barrymore In the stellar
role, will be "The Kiss of Hate." a powerful story of romance.
Intrigue and politics in Russia, according to an announcement
Just made in the Metro offices in the Longacre Building. This
Ave part feature will be put into production immediately by
the Rolfe Photoplays, Inc.
Miss Barrymore will have an unusually strong supporting
cast, including H. Copper Cliffe, the noted dramatic actor,
who was recently starred in a big production. Mr. Cliffe was
last seen on the Metro program in support of Miss Barry-
more, in "The Final Judgment."
William Nigh, one of the youngest directors on the Metro-
staff, but who has gained nation-wide fame recently with his
artistic triumphs, "A Yellow Streak," in which Lionel Barry-
more is starred, and "Emmy of Stork's Nest," with little-
Mary Miles Minter in the stellar part, will direct the new-
Ethel Barrymore feature.
"HAM" ON LONG-TERM CONTRACT.
The Kalem Company announces that Lloyd V. Hamilton last
week affixed his signature to a long-term contract that assures
his continuing as a star in the "Ham and Bud" comedies for
a long period. This announcement sets at rest rumors that
"Ham" might be giving consideration to luring offers from
other companies which he is known to have received since
returning to active screen work recently.
"Ham" at present boasts of one of the largest individual
followings of any player In the comedy field, and though no
figures are stated it is certain that the new contract calls for
a salary that makes him one of the highest priced of picture
stars. The comedian's following showed its strength by the
flood of letters that came into the Kalem office all during his
recent illness requesting information as to his condition.
Since his return "Ham" has completed three or four subjecta
so that he will make his return bow on the screen some time
in February.
TERRISS ENGAGES A NEW COMPANY.
Tom Terriss has taken the Marion Leonard studio In Brook-
lyn for the production of his next feature, on which he will
begin work on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Terriss will play the lead-
ing role himself and will direct the picture, assisted by Frank
G. Kugler, "who will also have charge of the camera, and
Joseph Baker. Betty Holton, formerly of Famous Players, the
Biograph, the Reliance and the Metro, will play opposite him
as leading woman. The other members of the cast are Mr,
Baker, Alfred Heming, John Hopkins and Jill Woodward. The
picture will be a strong drama with a big heart interest. It
■u'as especially written for Mr. Terriss.
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January 22, 1916
General Film Company
IN THE AISLES OF THE WILD (Biograph), Jan. 10.— A dramatif
sketch produced by Griffith several years ago and well worthy of reissue
All of the scenes are laid in picturesque locations and the acting is up
to the usual standard of these early Biographs. Lillian Glsh, Harry
iCarey, Henry Walthall, Claire McDowell and Alfred Paget are in the cast.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 3. 1916 (Selig), Jan. 10.—
Teddy, the $10,000 sheep dog, rounding up a flock of sheep, Jerome, Ariz.,
opens the reel. Other itenas include race meet at New Orleans ; jungle
beasts in death grip, Los Angeles ; Harvard track-meet candidates train-
ing ; gridiron war by U. S. soldiers, El Paso; new City Hall, San Fran-
cisco; D. C. Meyer, Socialistic representative at Washington, D. C;
German field hospital at Lille, France; eleven killed in explosion on
steamer Aztec, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; war on vice, Juarez, Mexico ; training
ship arrives at New York.
WHEN LIN CAME HOME (Vitagraph). Jan. 10.— This one-reel photo-
play is a fine example of enforced pathos and dramatic strength. The
author, L. Case Russell, has written a story that abounds in human inter-
est and is well out of the beaten track. William Wolbert has given it
an excellent production. George Holt, J. Carleton Weatherby, Miss Wol-
bert and William Western comprise the proficient cast.
GUARDIAN ANGELS (Kalem), Jan. 11.— Bud Duncan and Jack IVfac-
Dermott are the "Guardian Angels" in this one-reel burlesque comedy,
written by Howard Irving Young. The object of their devotion is a nice,
healthy looking little girl, and Ethel Teare fills the part from every
point of view. Chas. Mulgro is her wealthy old father, and the entire
cast skip merrily from point to point of the comic business. Diverting
nonsense throughout most of the reel.
THE FABLE OF THE TWO PHILANTHROPIC SONS (Essanay), Jan.
12. — The moral of this George Ade fable has much food for thought. In
scattering Seeds of Kindness, do it by Hand and not by Machinery. As
set forth in the fable this means buy a library for your native town
and ask the population to stand a small portion of the cost and no one
has a good word for you ; buy all the male members a five-cent cigar
and they will look upon you as a real benefactor. The reel is full of
the Ade brand of humor, and its two principal parts are played by Harry
Dunkinson and Charles J. Stine.
THE TRICKSTERS (No. 12 of the "Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Kalem), Jan. 14. — Marguerite just escapes, in this one-reel instalment of
her eventful career, from being married to the wrong man. Otto Hoff-
man, the author of the scenario, has used an amateur theatrical per-
formance to entrap Miss Courtot. The picture is not one of the strongest
of the series. Roland Bottomly, Robert Ellis, Richard Purdon and Homer
Buress are members of the supporting company.
A BATHTUB MYSTERY (Lubin), Jan. 12.— Edwin McKim, the author
and producer of this one-reel comedy, has managed to unearth some new
material for his picture. This fact alone will cause the reel to be watched
with interest, and the acting of D. L. Don, Florence Williams and George
Egan is sufficiently humorous to bring out the laughs, which occur at fre-
quent intervals.
LITTLE BROWN HEN (MinA), Jan. 13. — Another lively picture in line
with the latest output of the MinA company, this one-reel comedy has
for its chief funmaker the unctuous William Parsons. There is a
well-defined plot and the complications are all laughable.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NEWS PICTORIAL NO. 4, 1916 (Selig), Jan. 13.—
Camel riding at the Selig Zoo is the feature item of this number. Other
interesting happenings : President Poincare at Nice, France ; sparring
at Harvard ; delegation at Washington ; Field Marshal Von Hindenburg
at Nlsh. Serbia ; San Francisco cross-city race ; Secretary of War Gar-
rison leaving House of Representatives; Juan Domenjos, of Brazil, flying
at Washington ; Samuel A. McCall installed as Governor of Massachu-
setts; reign of terror, Youngstown, Ohio; baby monkeys and bears, Selig
Zoo; winter sports at Winchendon, Mass.
CHICKENS (Vim), Jan. 14. — "Needles and pins, needles and pins!
When a man starts flirting his trouble begins !'" This slight change in
the old saw gives the keynots to the plot of "Chickens." Pokes and Jabs
keep up their reputation as comic despoilers of domestic happiness, and
the picture has the requisite quantity of Vim comedy.
WHEN TWO PLAY A GAME (Vitagraph), Jan. 14.— When two play
a game and that game happens to have several humorous complications
and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew happen to be the persons who indulge
In the aforesaid game, the result is absolutely certain to be a first-class
high-ciass moving picture comedy. A word to the wise exhibitor is
suflacient. One reel.
THE HAUNTED STATION (No. 62 of the "Hazards of Helen," Rail-
road Series) (Kalem), Jan. 15. — A lift bridge furnishes the object upon
which Helen performs the thrill that goes with this number of the
series. It's a full-sized thrill from start to finish, and most beholders
would rather exclaim, "There she goes!" than "Look at me!" The other
portions of the reel have plenty of action and interest. Robyn Adair and
Clarence Burton are Miss Gibson's leading support.
A SKATE FOR A BRIDE (Lubin), Jan. 15.— The title of this one-
reel comedy does not refer to the age or physical aspect of the lady in
question. The Mark Swan title is to be taken literally. The author has
hit upon a novel and decidedly amusing plot, and Billie Reeves, assisted
by Carrie Reynolds, Arthur Mathews, Jack Delson and John Shermer,
carry it to a successful and highly laughable finish.
General Film Company Specials.
THE HOUSE OF REVELATION (Essanay), Jan. S.— The action in this
three-reel photopiay opens in England, during the present time, and is
then placed back in days of white wigs and knee breeches. The story
is very romantic, and sworas are crossed and a fair lady's name defend-
ed in proper style. The atmosphere of an earlier period is cleverly
maintained, and John A. Lorenz, Elizabeth Burbridge, Dexter McRey-
nolds and Jack Milton sustain the leading parts with decided skill.
TRIED FOR HIS OWN MURDER (Vitagraph), Jan. 8.— The incidents
used in this three-reel drama, written by Agnes Christine Johnston, are
the reverse of commonplace. The situation that gives the picture its
title is brought about very plausibly, and the role of the heroine is very
sympathetic. Van Dyke Brooke has directed its production in his best
style, and Maurice Costelio, Leah Baird, Mr. Brooke, George Stevens,
Harry Fisher and Mrs. Phillips are judiciously cast.
THE BLACK CROOK (Kalem), Jan. 10.— The five-reel screen version
of this celebrated spectacular drama, which marked the introduction of
the ballet on the dramatic stage in this country, has many points in its
favor. A review of the photoplay appeared in the issue of Jan. 1,
page 91.
THE DEVIL-IN-CHIEF (Selig), Jan. 10.— As a study of the primitive
passions, nothmg since the publication of Jack London's "The Sea Wolf"
has approached in power and sustained interest this three-reel photoplay,
written by Lanier Bartlett. The theme just escapes being repulsive, and
without the skill of Director Colin Campbell and the masterly acting of
Tyrone Power in the title role the picture would not be acceptable to
many people. In the hands of Messrs. Campbell and Power it has the
weird fascination of a story by Poe, and bares the workings of the mind
of a murderer with keen psychologic insight. Eugenie Besserer, Edith
Johnson and Wheeler Oakman are valuable members of the cast.
THE SURPRISES OF AN EMPTY HOTEL (Vitagraph), Jan. 10.—
Charles Richman is the star in this mysterious play ; quite interesting
and thrilling are the scenes. Mr. Richman is excellently supported by a
good cast. Praise must be given to the settings as well as the photogra-
phy.
ANGELS UNAWARES (Essanay), Jan. 11.— The imitation that Ruth
Stonehouse gives of Charlie Chaplin in this two-reel drama, while clad
in pajamas, will delight her admirers. The picture offers her an oppor-
tunity of acting one of those little street waifs that she does so well. The
story is excellent, and Miss Stonehouse's command of unforced humor and
quiet pathos find a fitting medium in the character of Freckles. Ed-
mund F. Cobb, Madge Kearns and GTrant Foreman are members of tHe
cast.
THE OLD WATCHMAN (Lubin), Jan. 11.— Julian Louis Lamothe has
written a melodramatic story for this two-reel photoplay. The scenes
are modern and the incidents might easily have been taken from real
life. Put into a moving picture they possess a compelling interest, and
Mr. Lamothe's skill at construction has built them into a well-made
screen drama. Melvin Mayor is human and forceful in the title role,
Helen Eddy acts with her customary aptitude, and Jay Morley, Robert
Gray, George Routh and L. C. Shumway are admirable selections. Leon
D. Kent made the production.
THE WAR OF WEALTH (Biograph), Jan. 12. — Lacking something In
dramatic force, the best assets of this three-part drama is found In
attractive settings. After the opening, presenting a skirmish in the Civil
War, the action shifts to the present day and shows the results of the
dishonesty of a bank official. The cast includes George Pierce, John
Bramall, Charles Perley, Robert Drouet and Clara Bracey.
THE PURIFICATION OF MULFERA (Kalem), Jan. 12.— The eighth
of the Stingaree series contains a good combination of comedy and melo-
drama. In this episode Stingaree holds up a bishop and his chaplain on
their way to reform a particularly notorious settlement. In the ministe-
rial garb Stingaree and his partner proceed to hold up Mulfera, but are
compelled to make a hasty getaway when the bishop appears. There are
some exciting incidents. The subject was reviewed at length In the issue
of January 8.
THE CITY OF FAILING LIGHT (Lubin), Jan. 12.— A Unit Program
four-reel drama, this photoplay was written by Anthony P. Kelly and
produced by Geo. W. Terwilllger. It Is a tale of the struggle between
capital and labor, and has a number of strong scenes. The able cast
includes Herbert Fortier in a dual role, Leslie Austen, William H. Turner,
Octavia Handworth and Mrs. William Carr. A review of this picture
was printed in the issue of Jan. 15, page 438.
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THE BOND WITHIN (Lubia), Jan. 13.— Novelty of plot and excellence
of acting mark this three-reel drama, written by Julian Louis Lamothe
and produced by Edward Sloman. The scenes are laid In the South and
in Mexico, and the play has strength and vigorous action. The taking
of Vera Cruz is one of the main incidents. Adda Gleason is the most
effective member of the cast. A review of this picture appeared in the
issue on Jan. 15, page 438.
A DAUGHTER OF THE WOODS (Knickerbocker). Jan. 14.— Jackie
Saunders, the star of this three-reel photoplay, Impersonates a young
girl brought up in a log cabin, a child of nature. When she is found
to possess a fine singing voice she goes to the city and becomes a famous
opera singer. Her career is well worth following, and Miss Saunders
looks and acts the different phases of the character In a highly satis-
factory manner. The picture was produced by the Horkheimer Brothers.
BY LOVE REDEEMED (Vitagraph), Jan. 15. — There are many tense
moments in this film which holds the interest throughout. The acting
is clever and is in good keeping with the play. The directing is unex-
ceptionable.
NO SIREE. BOB (The "Chronicles of Bloom Center." No. 8) (Lubin),
Jan. 15. — ^Malbelle Heikes Justice has given this two-reel chronicle a
plot that is original, amusing and smacks of the soil of Bloom Center.
The efforts of the village storekeeper to obtain a pension, and the means
of his undoing, have real humor. The excellent character sketches con-
tributed to the series by John Lancaster, Wm. Hutchison, Martha Mat-
tox, Lee Morris, Ralph McComas and Sidney Smith are greatly to the
picture's advantage.
Fox Film Corporation.
A PARISIAN ROMANCE Jan. 0.— No work of the director or of the
players could make good entertainment of this subject for the average
photoplay house. If it has appealed, it is to those who take pleas-
ures sadly. Baron Chevrial drags out his slimy disgusting trail
across five reels. It strains the credulity to suggest that in life it
would be possible for a young woman of position to tolerate for a moment
the embraces or endearments of this doddering old rascal. In its form
of presentation there Is nothing outwardly to offend. The story simply
lacks screen availability. It neither stirs nor moves ; it is devoid of
jolts or gulps. The picture is beautifully staged and in the main well
played. The cutter has overchopped some of his situations making the
story at times seem jerky although the plot is clearly outlined. H.
Cooper Cliffe as the baron is skillful. The young woman who is doomed
by her father to be the wife of the baron well portrays the misery that
follows the wedding, a gloom that is symptomatic of the whole action.
Kleine-Edison Feature Service.
THE CATSPAW ( Kleine-Edison).— Marc Macdermott and Miriam Nes-
bitt give interesting performances In the characters of the two crooks
figuring prominently in a picturesque melodrama, written by William
Hamilton Osborne and directed by George A. Wright. Mr. Macdermott
plays a dual role, that of a gentleman burglar and the actor engaged to
impersonate him. The picture Is very well staged and there Is no ques-
tion about the interest of an audience being held.
WILD OATS (Kleine), Jan. 19. — A satisfactory five-part drama, In
which the story is smoothly developed and intelligently acted by Mal-
colm Duncan, Alma Hanlon, William Anker, Herbert Hayes, Frank Bel-
cher and Ruby Hoffman. The plot follows the difficulties of a dissipated
youth, who is forced to resort to theft to meet debts incurred by gam-
bling and riotous living. A review appears on another page of this issue.
Mutual Film Corporation.
A BUM STEER (Vogue), Jan. 12.— A good comedy, in which a chase
after a woman in a coin spot dress who, according to the newspapers,
has stolen $10,0(X) worth of diamonds, leads to various funny compli-
cations. The majority of audiences will like this picture, in spite of Its
rather ambiguous title.
MUTUAL WEEKLY NO. 54 (Mutual) Jan. 13.— Interesting Incidents
of this Issue are King Alfonso's artillery in action at Barcelona, Spain ;
the dedication of the new City Hall at San Francisco, Cal. ; Boston
winter carnival. Harvard athletes starting first outdoor winter practice ;
5,000 gallons of liquor being destroyed by Sheriff Batson at Birmingham,
Ala., and other attractive scenes.
JERRY IN MEXICO (Cub), Jan. 14.— This is a very acceptable farce
comedy featuring George Ovey. A few rather vulgar touches might
well be eliminated, but barring these the picture will be found to be a
good one. It treats of Jerry's journey across the border line of Mexico
to rescue the daughter of a farmer, who has been kidnapped by bandits.
Jerry falls in love with a pretty Spanish dancer, but in trying to elope
with her makes a sad mistake and gets the homely daughter of the
farmer instead of his sweetheart.
HAM AND EGGS (Casino), Jan. 16.— A comedy novelty, by Harry
Palmer, featuring Budd Ross. The artist dreams he is commissioned to
paint ham and egg signs all over New York City. He decorates the
Woolwcrth building and other structures with signs. This is different
and proves quite entertaining in its way.
THE SILENT TRAIL (American). Jan. 18.— Nan Christy, Chas. New-
ton, Ashton Dearholt and Jack Prescott have the principal roles in this
two-part production. The picture is in many respects an entertaining
one but suffers by comparison with some other American productions
in that painted landscapes have been used as substitutes for out-of-
doors as seen from the interior of the trapper's cabin. The story of
the production Is not new and is based on the old theme of a young
woman's unwise choice In marriage.
JOHNNY'S BIRTHDAY (Beauty), Jan. 19.— We cannot recommend
this picture for the reason that it presents very little else from begin-
ning to end than a drunken debauch. As regards the technical end of
the production, no fault can be found with it. The action of the play
is good.
PETE'S PERSIAN PRINCESS (Falstaff), Jan. 20.— A comedy num-
ber, featuring Claude Cooper and Ethel Jewett. The tramp is com-
missioned by the princess to guard her sacred rug. The development
is rather vague and uncertain, though the latter scenes are quite en-
tertaining. This is only fairly strong.
MISCHIEF AND A MIRROR (Beauty), Jan. 23.— One of the prettiest
offerings in comedy that we have seen. The story is original and in-
troduces the telling of a ghost story on Hallow E'en. In the Hallow
E'en story some remarkably charming effects have been obtained. The
comedy of the picture is also good and Is based on the effort of a young
girl to choose between two lovers.
LUCKY LARRY'S LADY LOVE (Falstaff). Jan, 25.— A comedy offer-
ing, featuring Boyd Marshal as a rather slow chap who wears glasses.
He manages to outwit the other suitors, for all his slowness, and re-
stores the girl's stolen jewels at the close. This is quite pleasing.
SOME NIGHT (Beauty), Jan. 26.— This picture cannot be highly
commended. It might easily be termed a nightgown parade. We do not
see what profit there can be in making pictures of this kind. The
principal scenes take place in a boarding school, and originate In an
escapade of one of the girls when a young man secretly visits her In
her room.
BEATEN AT THE BATH (Falstaff), Jan. 27.— A comedy number,
featuring Arthur Cunningham and others. Some of the scenes occur in
a Turkish bath and are quite breezy in their display of masculine pul-
chritude. The plot itself is only fairly strong.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
MARTA OF THE JUNGLE (Centaur), Jan. 18.- This excellent pro-
duction of two parts features Margaret Gibson, with a supporting cast
consisting of Stephen Batty, Roy Watson and Jack Bonavita. A couple
of lion cubs are an added attraction. The picture is an unusually at-
tractive one, well produced and artistic In its treatment of a story of
diamond smugglers.
WILD JIM, REPORTER (Mustang), Jan. 21.— An entertaining West-
ern number, featuring Jack Richardson as a bandit with a bad record
for killing men. His shotgun has a long row of notches numbering the
men he has slain. The story goes back over his career and shows how
his reformation was brought about by a pretty school teacher. The
coach holdup was accomplished in a novel way. The number Is stronger
than the average Western offering and tells an interesting story.
Lizette Thome and E. Forrest Taylor are also in the cast.
AS A WOMAN SOWS (Mutual Masterpicture de Luxe-Gaumont— No. 59),
Jan. 24. — A five-reel production made at the Gaumont Studios and featur-
ing Gertrude Robinson and Alexander Gaden. The story takes the form of
a thrilling melodrama based partially on a matter of political intrigue,
and partially on a domestic triangle. The production has been well
produced by W. F. Haddock, and is fairly interesting.
THE SMUGGLERS OF SANTA CRUZ (Clipper), Jan. 28.— A three-
reel offering, featuring Wm. Russell, Roy Stewart and Charlotte Burton.
The story itself follows familiar lines, picturing the work of a revenue
ofl3cer In rounding up a gang of smugglers. The close is tragic, both
the hero and chief of the smugglers being shot and the girl jumping
from a cliff into the sea. The episodes seem a little drawn out, and
the strongest feature of this production is the charming stretch of
sea coast it pictures. The cave settings are also very good.
BETRAYED (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe Thanhouser- No. 61),
Jan. 29. — This five-part production Is based on a race problem. The
story of the picture has been written by Philip Lonegran, and Is in-
teresting even If it does seem at times improbable. A number of the
scenes on the picture have been photographed on the Indian reserva-
tion at Salamanca, N. Y. The Indians of the production happen to be
nearly all white people, a fact that is somewhat detrimental to the en-
joyment of the picture. It must be admitted however, that R. L.
Whittler, who plays the masculine lead, is an excellent type, and does
good work.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS NO. 1, 1916 (Pathe), Jan. 1.— The most remarkable
series of scenes In this Issue are those taken by the Pathe cameraman
aboard a French submarine. These scenes are taken at close range,
some of them apparently from the top of a submarine that is within a
few inches of being totally submerged. The taking of these pictures
implies considerable daring on the part of the cameraman.
PATHE NEWS NO. 2, 1916 (Pathe), Jan. 5.— Some interesting items
of this issue are scenes of the destruction by fire of a huge Chicago
oil plant; an Oregon shipment of 32,000 geese for the markets of the
east ; the destruction of Ocean Park, Los Angeles, by fire ; some at-
tractive spring fashions, etc.
FROM KABYLIA TO CONSTANTINE (Photocolor), Jan. 10.— A beau-
tiful colored scenic which takes us through a portion of lovely Algeria.
A more attractive scenic film could not be desired. This is on the same
reel with "Unfamiliar Fishes."
UNFAMILIAR FISHES (Globe), Jan. 10.— In this interesting treatise
on fishes from foreign climes there appear many rare, beautiful and
also grotesque specimens known only to the waters of the tropics. On
the same reel with "From Kabylia tj? Constantine."
FROM BAD TO WORSE (Starlight), Jan. 15. — Herein Aubrey and
Kendig have difliculties which accrue from the rescue of a pretty woman.
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Her husband objects to the affectionate demonstrations of the rescuers.
The film is very entertaining as farce comedies go.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
MADAME X (Gold Rooster Play), Jan. 14.— The Henry W. Savage
production of "Madame X"' has been directed by George F. Marion,
with Dorothy Donelly playing the title role. In many respects the
picture version of the famous drama by Alexander Bisson is a fine one.
A slight staginess on the part of some of the players detracts con-
siderably from the enjoyment of the picture, however. The supporting
cast consists of Edwain Fosberg, Ralph Morgan. John Bowers, Robert
Fischer and Charles Bunnell. The production is in six parts. A re-
view appears on another page of this issue.
THE RED CIRCLE. NO. 6 (Balboa), Jan. 22.— The series continues to
be interesting. Episode No. 6, entitled "False Colors," is even more
remarkable in its faculty of setting us guessing than some of the pre-
vious episodes. In it another young woman enters the story who proves
to be an adventuress. She is seen to paint a red circle on the bacli: of
her hand, and is the thief of much jewelry at a ball, which is also
attended by Lamar and June Travis. The woman is seen to steal a
costly necklace from June's neck while she is seated beside Lamar.
The next episode will probably solve the riddle with which we are left
at the close of episode 6.
Signal Film Corporation.
HELEN'S PERILOUS ESCAPE (Signal). Jan. 17.— Chapter 4 of
"The Girl and the Game" series. In this number Helen gains posses-
sion of the survey of Superstition Range and makes a desperate effort
to get it into the hands of the rightful owners. The chase scene, fea-
-turing a motorboat, an automobile and a passenger train, was well
staged, though not quite so convincing in some respects as other
episodes have been. At the same time the action is brisk and effective.
The survey is lost, but the girl cleverly saves the situation by pro-
ducing a tracing of it, made on some canvas on the motorboat.
Triangle Film Corporation.
THE WOOD NYMPH (Fine Arts), Jan. 23.— The story of a girl
brought up in the supposed seclusion of a forest where she sees no men
until her father, brother and lover-to-be, to say nothing of two tramps,
arrive and break the seclusion. There is a forest fire, but interest
■centers entirely on the accomplished performer who carries the lead,
Miss Marie Doro.
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. 201 (Universal), Jan. 12.— A diversified
number, showing Harvard's track squad in training, boosters' parade
in Syracuse, races in New Orleans, survivors of the Thessalonika and
other scenes of current itnerest.
HER DREAM MAN (Laemmle) , Jan. 23.— A bright little comedy
plot, featuring Myrtle Gonzales and Frank Newburg. He buys her coun-
try estate and visits it one night. He is mistaken for a burglar and
she agrees to give him a chance to be straight. He takes a job as
hutler and amusing complications follow. CTood comedy number.
HIRED, FIRED AND TIRED (Imp), Jan. 25.— In this number Victor
Potel hires out as a piano mover and his fellow employe makes him
■do all tbe work. This idea has done yeoman service in the films, but
it will strike new observers as funny.
ACROSS THE LINE (Victor), Jan. 26.— No. 3 of the "Little Stories
from Real Life." An adventuress, portrayed by Peggy Coudray, traps
the young man's father to gain his consent. She then relents and gives
4ip the son. This is not very convincing in several scenes, but tells a
fairly interesting story.
"SAMMIE" JONSIN (Powers), Jan. 27.— P. Sullivan, the artist who
■drew these animated drawings, has achieved some new effects in the
adventures of this little colored boy. The result is very humorous. A
good half reel.
FISHING RIVER LAMPREY (Powers), Jan. 27.— On same reel with
above. These Danish fishing scenes are interesting and instructive,
■showing the way fish are caught wholesale and prepared for the market.
NAN GOOD-FOR-NOTHING (Big U), Jan. 28.- A pleasing little com-
edy, featuring Edna Flugarth and some English players. This shows
the manner in which a poor, adopted girl pays the rent from her
savings, then receives a reward from a wealthy gentleman for saving
tis boy's life. The plot is not strong, but there is considerable novelty
lin the cast and manner of development. Well up to tbe average.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK, NO. 6 ("Saving Wealth and Building
•Health") (Powers), Jan. 29. — This takes up the work of the Department
■of Agriculture. Shows how garden seeds are distributed, pictures work
■on government highways, care of forest reserves, reclamation of arid
lands, construction of big dams, etc. Instructive and interesting
"throughout. Photography not up to standard in places but generally
a,cceptable.
CUPID AT THE POLO GAME (L-KO), Jan. 30.— A particularly good
knockabout comedy number, featuring Louise Orth, Ray Grifath and
others. The settings are fine and the photography good. The scenes are
taken during a real polo game and the humor is the best of its kind.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
MR. McIDIOT'S ASSASSINATION (L-KO), Jan. 28.— A two-reel num-
ber, featuring Ray Griffith. Dan RuKsell and Louise Orth. This Is a
purely nonsensical production and brings out numerous laughs. The
main situation has a grim aspect in the telling, but seem? merely
amusing as pictured. It concerns a despondent young man who desires
to die, but hasn't the nerve to commit suicide. He employs a pro-
fessional assassin to kill him. Then the girl forgives him and he de-
sires to live. There are many laughable scenes in this and it is free
from offense of any sort. Reviewed on page 93 issue of January 1.
A SOUL ENSLAVED (Broadway-Universal), Jan. 24. — A five-reel
production, based on a novel by George Bronson Howard. It features
Cleo. Madison, Thomas Chatterton and others. This goes deeply into
sex problems, which it handles frankly, but sincerely. It shows how
two people who have greatly sinned finally find happiness together. The
story is handled with strength and should not offend thoughtful people.
It is not a pleasant type of story, but gets up an intense interest and
maintains it successfully throughout.
AMERICA SAVED FROM WAR (Universal Special), Jan. 24.— No.
7 of the "Graft" series. In this number, which follows the general
style of its predecessors, Tom collides with the Steel Trust, the chief
magnate being played by Rex de Rosselli. There is no particular depth
of feeling, but the number makes fair entertainment. The hop joint
makes a good setting and the concluding events are quite exciting.
DISCONTENT (Gold Seal), Jan. 25.— A two-reel number, by Lois
Weber, featuring "Doc" Crane as a discontented old veteran who leaves
the Soldiers" Home to live with his rich nephew and family. He is
cross and critical and temporarily upsets the family's happiness. Later
he returns to the Home and his comrades of his own accord, and all
concerned are happy. The theme is not altogether pleasant, but has
the best of intentions ; it is, perhaps, a little too true to life. The
production is excellently put on.
KNOCKS AND OPPORTUNITY (L-KO). Jan. 26.— A two-reel low
comedy, featuring Louise Orth, Billy Ritchie. Reggie Morris and others.
The opening scenes are given up to picturing a rivalry over the girl
and witness Billy's regeneration from a bum to a gentleman. The
humor is not very strong until the incident at the wedding reception,
when Billy puts all the guests to sleep by pouring ether on the bride's
bouquet. The latter part of the production is very funny.
THE INNER SOUL (Laemmle). Jan. 2S.— A two-reel number, by F.
McGrew Willis, featuring Constance Johnson, Malcolm Blevins, Jack
Livingston and Ray Hanford. This pictures the way in which a girl
twice marries the same man. After the first marriage she shows signs
of returning to the butterfly life. Her husband is shot by her first
admirer. When he recovers, he pretends to have lost his memory.
The girl, now repentant, weds him a second time, and a happy ending
is reached. This is too improbable to get up much real feeling. At the
same time the cast is pleasing and the plot has entertaining qualities.
A DAUGHTER OF PENANCE (Bison), Jan. 20. — A two-reel -number
by Chas. Saxby. featuring Edna Maison, Phylis Daniels. Douglas Ger-
rard and others. The girl's father and mother have for years been
separated and the girl lives on a Mexican ranch with her foster mother.
Her real mother, known as a woman of mystery, kills every wooer
who seeks the girl's hand. Later the father appears and the girl is re-
united with her parents. She then marries her artist lover. The
picture leaves much to the imagination, so far as the plot is con-
cerned. At the same time the settings are very beautiful and the
photography excellent. A pleasing story of a vendetta which comes
to a happy termination.
V-L-S-E, Inc., Specials
GREEN STOCKINGS (Vitagraph). Jan. 10.— An adaptation of an
English comedy by A. E. W. Mason, in which Lillian Walker gives an
excellent characterization of the eldest sister in a family, who casts off
her self-effacing reticence and becomes a very attractive young woman.
Miss Walker is well supported by Stanley Dark. Frank Currier. Louise
Beaudet and others.. The picture makes intelligent comedy that never
fails in being entertaining.
World Film Corporation.
THE RANSOM (Triumph), Jan. 17. — Julia Dean Is finely suited to
the role of Janet Osborne, the principal character in an interesting
five-part drama directed by Edmond Lawrence for the Triumph Film
Corporation. The story is well constructed, carefully directed
and at all times adequately acted by Miss Dean, Louise Huff, James
Hall. Ethel Lloyd and Kenneth Hunter. Scenes of life on the stage are
presented with considerable detail.
Miscellaneous Specials.
THE UNWRITTEN LAW (ralitornia). January. — A five-part adapta-
tion by Leslie Peacocke of Edward Milton Royle's play. It makes a
good story, at times developing marked strength and is well staged.
In the cast are Beatriz Michelcna. William Pike, Andrew Robson, Matt
Snyder and Irene Outtrim — and all do good work. The subject Is re-
viewed at length in this issue.
EDISON'S "MARTYRDOM OF PHILLIP STRONG"
FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 9.
"The Martyrdom of Phillip Strong-," founded on the Rev.
Charles M. Sheldon's famous novel "The Crucifixion of Phillip
Strong-," has been definitely set for release on the Kleine-
Edison progrram February 9th. Exhibitors are looking- for-ward
to this release as a capacity house feature because of its
-well-kno-n'n possibilities for picturization and the remarkable
cast of Edison players that -n-ill support Robert Gontiegs and
Mabel Trunnelle in the leads,
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PATHE'S "HAZEL KIRKE."
Ask any one to mention the most famous American plays
and he will give without hesitation the names of three or
four, two of which will inevitably be "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
and "Hazel Kirke." It is significant that all the plays men-
tioned will be found to be based upon American rural life —
that they preach a uniform lesson ot the beauty of parental
Scene from "Hazel Kirke" (Pathe).
love, the importance of living a clean life and the unhapplness
and ruin that result from doing evil.
"Hazel Kirke" has shown a phenomenal vitality which has
endured for over thirty years. It was written by the late
Steele MacKaye, the well-known actor and playwright. In
the original production were featured Charles W. Couldock
and Effle Ellsler. who as the old miller and his daughter took
the country by storm and played their parts for years.
Pearl White, in the title role, finds an opportunity for serious
expression denied her in the past. As Hazel, she is always
convincing and does perhaps the best work of her career.
Bruce McRae. whose art has been ripened by years of starring
on the legitimate stage, is an ideal Squire Rodney and draws
to his character all the sympathy and admiration due that lov-
able character. William Riley Hatch as Dunstan Kirke most
ably portrays the stern, yet loving, old miller. Allen Murnane,
a most excellent actor, is worthy of mention as Carringford,
Creighton Hale as Pittacus Greene, and Florence Edney as Mrs.
Carringford. This Gold Rooster Play is deserving of being
ranked as one of the best features of a twelve-month.
"THE WHITE ALLEY" (Essanay).
The "White Alley" has been filmed. The famous mystery
story written by Carolyn Wells has been made into a photo-
play by Essanay and is one of that company's latest produc-
tions. Syndicated in magazines and newspapers throughout
the country, the story is known to many. It tells ot the hap-
penings at a house party given by Justine Arnold, a wealthy
man, at his summer home. Among his guests are Ernest
Chapin, Emery Gale, his law partner, and Campbell Grosby.
Arnold's cousin. All three of these men fall in love with Dor-
othy Duncan, Arnold's fiancee, who is a bit of a coquette.
■Complications grow^ out of this. Arnold is murdered, the body
concealed by the murderer and found again. The girl is ac-
cused. There are situations unique in photoplays and life.
There is an attempted sacrifice to save her, a weight of cir-
cumstantial evidence against her and her final escape through
the agency of a common little white alley.
Harry Beaumont, one of the best known juvenile leads in
the photoplay world, appears in this picture, his first under
the Essanay banner. Elizabeth Burbridge acts opposite him
as the innocent coquette who precipitates the tragedy. The
play is gripping and full of heart interest, the action never
flagging and the love element is so strong that it holds from
first to last.
JACCARD TO DIRECT SYDNEY AYRES.
Jacques Jaccard. former director of Kerrigan features and
later producer of Harry Carey features, is soon to take over
the direction of Sydney Ayres in the production of 101 Bison
western pictures. The first of these new Jaccard pictures in
which Ayres is to be starred is a filmization of the well known
novel by Frederick Remington entitled "John Irminie, of the
Yellowstone." in which Ayres will play the title role. Jaccard
at present is working on the production of an original two
reel western picture with Olive Fuller Golden and William
Gettinger in the leading roles. The story was written by
Jaccard and is entitled "The Girl and the Breed."
BUFFALO TIMES SYNDICATES "LOVE PIRATES."
"The iMve Pirates." Kalem's big new series by George Bron-
son-Howard, is to be syndicated by the Buffalo Times Syndi-
cate, which recently opened offices in the Times Building, New
York. The Times Syndicate, which is directed by Norman E.
Mack, has handled this important feature of many of the best
known series successes of the past year. "Love Pirates" is
now bein.i; given the personal attention of Mr. Mack, and it is
believed that the Kalem series will set a new mark for suc-
cessful syndication.
FANNIE WARD IN "TENNESSEE'S PARDNER."
Miss Fannie Ward, the popular comedienne, who has given
up her work on the legitimate stage to appear exclusively in
photoplay productions of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play
Company, will be seen in her third photoplay production by
that firm on the Paramount program, Feb. 3, in a picturlza-
tion of Scott Marbles play, "Tennessee's Pardner," suggested
by Bret Harte's story.
"Tennessee's Pardner" is entirely different from either of
-Miss Ward's previous photoplays. The scenes are laid in the
far West in the days wlien the "forty-niners" crossed the
continent, lured by the promise of great riches in the gold
regions. Miss Ward will play the role of "Tennessee," a child
whose parents are separated during the journey across the
desert and who is left in care of her father's friend when her
father is killed.
Some of the scenes in the production were taken in San
Fernando Mission, a Jesuit mission built about ISOO, which la
one of a string of missions extending from Mexico to Mon-
Scene from "Tennessee's Pardner" (Lasky).
terey and situated about a day's Journey apart. Other por-
tions of the production were made on the great American des-
ert and one of the interesting features of the picture is the
use of an old-time stage coach which was obtained by the
Lasky company in a little village in Nevada.
In addition to the star the cast will include Jack Dean,
Charles Clary. Jessie Mae Arnold, Raymond Hatton and Wil-
liam Bradbury. ;^j
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"THE BALLET GIRL" (World Film).
Two luminaries of tlie screen of no less magnitude than
Alice Brady and Holbrook Blinn are seen in the current release
of the World Film Corporation, the William A. Brady feature
"The Ballet Girl," which is based upon the Grace Georgre suc-
cecc "Carnival." The "Ballet Girl" has been given a lavish in-
vestiture both scenically and as regards the case which is quite
noteworthy even in these days of splendid stellar support. "The
Ballet Girl" with "La Syrena" a beautiful and famous dancer and
her lovely young daughter in whose blood is a craving for stage
fame. Miss Brady enacts both parts with consummate skill
drawing a sharply distinguishing line between them yet indi-
cating the influence of heredity in a striking manner. She
also brings to the twin roles all the charm and sympathy of
interpretation which are such marked characteristics of this
most delightful of young emotional actresses.
Holbrook Blinn, does splendid work as a stern and puritanic
old Quaker, who views with horror the young girl's passionate
desire for the stage. A distinct touch of originality is lent
to this production by the introduction of the Metropolitan
Opera House ballet, in beautiful and interesting classic dances.
Included in the supporting cast that appear with the two stars
such noted players as: — Robert Frazer as Fred Pearl, husband
of the dancer. Alec. B. Francis as Jerry Vergoe, a philosophical
old clown, and Julia Stuart, Harry Danes, Laura McClure,
Jessie Lewis, Fred Radcliffe, Robert Kegeris, and George Ralph.
"IN THE NAME OF THE LAW" (Thanhouser).
The lite of the southern mountaineers, of moonshiners and
illicit stills hidden in the hills, affords a rich field of romance
for photodrama. One of the perfect plays of its kind is
"In the Name of the Law," scheduled for release on the
Scene from "In the Name of the Law" (Thanhouser).
regular Mutual Program January 11. Gladys Hullette, the
youthful star whose intelligence and piquant beauty are strong
factors in her rapid rise to fame, plays the part of Daisy
Rudyard, the mountain girl, whose love for a young secret
service man, Philip Dryden, proves a near-tragedy.
MAY ROBSON IN "A NIGHT OUT," VITAGRAPH
FEATURE.
The Vitagraph company announces the completion of a new
feature film showing May Robson, whose name is high in the
ranks of histrionic fame, in a vehicle that splendidly suits
her style of character portrayal. "A Night Out" was written
by Miss Robson and Charles T. Dazey, who is noted as the
author of "In Old Kentucky," which has had more perfor-
mances than any other single play.
Miss Robson needed just such a vehicle as this and the pic-
ture needed Miss Robson. Both are so admirably well suited
to one another that the combination is eminently successful.
Miss Robson refutes the old saying "that a woman is as old
as she looks," for she rivals the youngest and most athletic
film stars as she skips and scampers through five reels and
yes — even dances the tango with Hughey Mack. She is as-
sisted by a capable corps of Vitagraph comedians, including
Kate Price, Flora Finch, Hughey Mack, Arthur Cozine, Wil-
liam Shea, Ethel Cocoran, George Cooper, Belle Bruce, Eva
Taylor and Charles Brown. The film was produced under the
direction of George D. Baker, and is released through the
V-L-S-E.
PATHE'S "HORRORS OF WAR" FOR JAN. 24.
"The Horrors of War," the marvelous three reel war picture
of Pathe, has been postponed tor release until January 24th.
The reason for the postponement is the arrival from Europe
of some remarkable scenes from the Italian front, which are
to be incorporated into the picture.
"WATER STUFF" (Mustang).
Art Acord, the original "Buck Parvin." starring as his
counterpart in Mr. Van Loan's amusing series, wins our affec-
tions as never before in "Water Stuff," released under the
Mustang brand, on the regular Mutual Program, January 15.
In this chapter, "Buck," the serio-comic hero about whom
revolve the fortunes of "Jimmy Montague's player folks," gets
into deep water, — all on account of a girl. She is a flaxen-
Scene from "Water Stuff" (Mustang).
haired "extra" who cannot swim, coyly impersonated by
Queenie Rosson. Lawrence Peyton is seen as usual in the
role of the big-hearted, if gruff. Director Montague.
"THE SOUL'S CYCLE" (Centaur).
The third of David Horsley's five reel features designated
as Mutual Masterpictures, de luxe edition, to be released is
"The Soul's Cycle." It is a drama of a soul's re-incarnation
and features Margaret Gibson, the beautiful young star, who
makes in this her first appearance as a featured player.
"The Soul's Cycle" by the nature of the story is an unusual
photoplay. Its theme is based on the assumption, according
to the ancient philosophies and religions, tliat each time man
defiles the divine law his soul descends to a lower level and
that to attain its former estate he must relive a complete
cycle.
In the- treatment of this theme two episodes have been
evolved. The action of the first part takes place in ancient
Greece. Here, through the influence of a bad character, two
souls are transmigrated to another world. The action then
transfers itself to the current day.
The bad character meanwhile assumes the form of an animal,
his soul having reached the lowest level. The lives of the
two whose sphere has been changed by the bad character's
actions is then overcast by a great impending shadow, the
removal of which lays in the power of the bad character.
Scene from "The Soul's Cycle" (Centaur).
This accomplished, the soul of the bad character relives Its
cycle and returns to the first point in its estate.
The story has an unusual number of big moments and set,
as it is, in Grecian and modern times, many lavish scenes
have been obtained, adding much interest to the production.
Besides Miss Gibson the cast contains John Oaker, Roy
Watson, George Clare, Jr., George Stanley and a host of others.
"The Soul's Cycle" is scheduled for release February 12.
January 22, 1916
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Two Striking Biographs
"The Iron Will" a Three- Reel Adaptation of a Famous Novel
— "Chance Deception" a Griffith Drama.
A delicate problem in artistic production has been solved by
Biograph in a forthcoming three-reel feature. "The Iron Will."
The plot hinges upon the identity of a wealthy man, who
covets the hero's sweetheart and forces her into a loveless
marriage. The source of his wealth is finally revealed when
his wife sees the face of a notorious masked bandit and recog-
do not escape nor get more than a rational share of the cup
that cheers.
The play will feature Lillian Drew, Marguerite Clayton, E. H.
Calvert and Ernest Maupain.
Scene from "The Iron Will" (Biograph).
nizes her husband. The remarkable story is adapted from
"Poor Plutocrats," a famous novel by Maurus Jokai. In the
novel the unmasking comes as a thundering surprise, and the
problein was to produce the same desirable effect with the
mechanics of the screen. It is a striking climax artistically
contrived, and reflects great credit upon the director, the editor
and the actor who played the double role.
On the same program with "The Iron Will" is scheduled "A
Chance Deception," an unusual single reel Biograph re-issue
directed by D. W. Griffith. Blanch Sweet is shown in the role
of a wife who innocently arouses her husband's suspicions in
a restaurant, where a man tries to flirt with her. Sinister cir-
cumstances lead to her loss of mind and subsequent recovery
on being reminded of her unborn child. In this exacting role
Blanch Sweet wins high honors, being admirably supported by
Harry Carey, Charles H. Mailes and Mildred Manning.
"TO HAVE AND TO HOLD" (Lasky).
Employing more than one thousand "extras" in the roles
of early Virginia settlers and American Indians will lend at-
mosphere to the picturization of "To Have and to Hold" from
Mary Johnson's novel of the same name, which is now being
made at the studios of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play com-
pany at Hollywood. Cal.
This photoplay, which is a picturization of one of the widest
read and best known novels in the last ten years, ■will serve
to introduce Miss Mae Murray as a photoplay star. She will
divide the stellar honors with Wallace Reid, who recently
appeared with Cleo Ridgley in "The Golden Chance."
On the Lasky ranch in southern California, they are build-
ing an entire village representing Jamestown, Va., as it was
in the days of the early seventeenth century. When the Lasky
company decided to make this photoplay several months ago,
a search was made for early American histories and the vil-
lage being built on the Lasky ranch has been designed from
a sketch of Jamestown as it appeared in an English publica-
tion about the time of the story of "To Have and to Hold."
Among the historical features which will be a part of this
production, is a representation of the council meeting of the
Jamestown Settlement, based on authoritative records now in
possession of the Congressional Library. The stockade village
is perfect in all its details and during the several weeks in
which the photoplay is being made, the houses of this village
are being used by the big cast of people as residences.
ESSANAY MAKING "VULTURES OF SOCIETY."
Work now is well under way for Essanay's five-act feature,
"Vultures of Society," which will be released in February
through the V-L-S-E. This photoplay, written by Richard
Goodall, deals with a problem of the present day. It treats of
two angles of the social problem; with the men well estab-
lished in society, who hunt down young girls in the lower
"walks of life, and with those who have gained entrance to
society through false letters or shady means in order to prey
on the wealthy victims at whose homes they are guests.
Types of the underworld from the cocaine flend to the genial
colored porter are being chosen by Director E. H. Calvert.
Mr. Calvert has been combing the slum districts of Chicago
to find the types he wants. Many of these have proved so
undependable that Mr. Calvert has corralled those needed to
appear from day to day, placed a guardian over them "who
accompanys them to and from their hotel and sees that they
"THE BROKEN WIRE" (Kalem).
Devising thrills and having them carried out with Helen
Gibson is not the most difficult part of the task that faces
Director James Davis of the "Hazards of Helen" railroad pic-
tures produced by Kalem. The authors of these pictures have
yet to devise a practicable feat that Helen refuses to perform.
But the director finds his biggest problem in placing the cam-
era so that the exploit will register perfectly on the screen
and the girl's courageous effort not wasted. A movable plat-
form which enables the director to place the camera at a
great height has been found useful, while two cameras are
frequently called on to get all angles on the scene. Occasion-
ally, when it is necessary to place the camera very close to
the action the man at the crank must show almost as much
nerve as the heorine.
Such a problem met the director in filming "A Broken Wire,"
a thrilling "Hazard" promised for release on February 5. It
was solved by letting the camera man climb to the perilous
perch atop the platform. The action called for Helen to strug-
gle with two crooks at the top of a telegraph pole, after
which she crawls out on the swaying messenger wire which
crosses the tracks. One camera caught this action up to the
point where the wire snaps because of her weight, while an-
other operator on the tracks below caught the action here as
she swings across the tracks brushing by inches past an on-
rushing train. It was this second camera which also regis-
tered the tense action as she swings back and is thrown
against a freight car and into a huddled heap on top of the
speeding train.
"THOU SHALT NOT COVET" (Selig).
In the Selig Red Seal play, "Thou Shalt Not Covet," writ-
ten by James Oliver Curwood, and featuring Tyrone Power and
Kathlyn Williams, supported by Eugenie Besserer and Guy
Oliver, to be released through V-L-S-E on Feb. 7, there are a
succession of photoplay punches which are guaranteed to make
the photoplay public enjoy the much-wished-for-thrills. There
is a true-to-life ship wreck In which an ocean-going liner
strikes a derelict and thousands of men, women and children
plunge headlong in their night clothing from the various decks
Into the dark waters below. Miss Kathlyn also plunges head-
long from the back of an infuriated horse; there is a battle
to the death betwen a Royal Bengal Tiger and a monster
leopard which wishes to defend its young; there is a desperate
conflict between white hunters and a horde of African tribes-
men.
Here is an extract from the dairy of the man, a sensationally
strong role enacted by Tyrone Power: "As the great ship shiv-
ered and groaned like a thing alive — I thought of my neigh-
bor's wife. I rushed to her state room and there found her help-
less. I gathered her into my arms and with her I leaped into
the sea. When she awoke her mind was deranged from the
shock and she thought I was her husband. In her strange
madness, she called me by her husband's name and gave me
all the love she had for him. In the Jungle we made our
Scene from "Thou Shalt Not Covet" (Selig).
home and she came to me as she had always come to her
husband, and I prayed for strength in my hour of dire temp-
tation."
And did the man who madly loved his neighbor's wife over-
come temptation? Did the woman who later came to a reali-
zation of her situation again find the husband she so dearly
loved, or did she succumb to fate? "Thou Shalt Not Covet"
divulges the story.
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January 22, 1916
'Houses of Mystery"
"Houses of Mystery" is the title of a three-part feature
drama of the Knickerbocker Star Features release for January
21, on the General Film program, featuring Paul Gilmore.
This is a detective story, with Paul Gilmore as a secret service
man, whose self-appointed assistant is his fiancee. The drama
abounds in thrills and startling- scenes. Two terrific fights on
the high cliffs together with cunning attacks of the diamond
smugglers on the two houses of mystery, make a feature that
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also a thread of heart interest that is felt from the start to
the last flash.
Gorgeous scenery of the South California coast adds to the
artistic value of the picture, while the photography is the
best. Peggy Hamilton, as the fiancee of the U. S. Secret Service
officer, does daring work in the guise of a flsherlad, and shows
the value of a woman's wits and genius, when professional
skill does not count.
A strong release for an exacting exhibitor, and one destined
to be a winner. January 21st is the date of release.
"EXPIATION" (Lubin).
The five-reel feature photoplay written by Prances Mel-
bourne and soon to be released by the Lubin Manufacturing
Company under the title "Expiation," gives promise of ful-
filling the demand for that long sought for and seemingly
unobtainable thing ' called "novelty in motion pictures." The
story in brief is as follows: Cagan, an aristocratic Russian
nobleman, is forced into the army against his will, and in
one of the raids made by his fellow officers upon a captured
village, goes through an experience the memory and results
of which follows him through the rest of his life. In a moment
of folly, he commits a crime which he bitterly repents ever
after and his whole life is spent in trying to right the wrong
which he has done to innocent people. E. K. Lincoln is fea-
tured in this thrilling production and Director George Ter-
williger has instituted several original effects of his own
devising in the making of this picture. Among the supporting
cast is Miss Margaret Adaid, who portrays a child of the tene-
ments that is afterwards adopted by Cargan, and finally becomes
through education and refining influences to occupy a fore-
most place in society. This powerful story is being inter-
preted by one of the greatest casts ever assembled in the
Lubin Company's studios and Director Terwilliger is enthus-
iastic and tireless in his efforts to make this picture as big
a drawing card as was his recent production entitled "The
City of Failing Light." The exact date of release will be
known later.
"MARVELOUS MACISTE" A WINNER.
The Hanovfr Film company is one of the few organizations
in America that is in the market to buy I'eal features of merit
from five to twelve reels wherein the producer can obtain cash
money for his products. At the present time they are handling
a novel, thrilling and very amusing picture entitled "Marvelous
Maciste," the great giant of "Cabiria," one of the best laugh
pictures without slapstick since, "Tillie's Punctured Romance."
They sold ten states for "Marvelous Maciste" on the strength
of private screenings of the film which were so interesting
that investors bought it without formal advertising. It has
already been sold in all of the eastern territory except Ohio
and in part of the western territory. "Marvelous Maciste" has
already been featured in the New England States and in Penn-
sylvania, and the press notices announce that it received a very
glorious welcome in both of these towns. Captain Charles E.
Kimball and Mr. Samuel Grant are managing the New York
office, at 904 Columbia Theater Building.
"THE INNOCENCE OF RUTH" (Kleine-Edison).
One of the cleverest and most thoroughly satisfying five reel
features on the Kleine-Edison program for January is "The
Innocence of Ruth" featuring Viola Dana and Edward Earle.
It is a story replete with dramatic situations and character-
ized by some of the best work of Miss Dana's career.
On the death of Reginald Travers, his daughter, Ruth Travera
given in keeping to his young friend Jimmy Carter, a bachelor
millionaire on Carter's promise to raise her as his daughter.
Innocent Ruth soon develops a wifely attitude toward the
youthful Carter, and he finds great difficulty in maintaining
a paternal feeling for her. 'When the guileless child is told
by an enemy of Carter that every one thinks she is living
on his bounty, she leaves the house and seeks refuge with a
woman of doubtful morals, mistress of Mortimer Reynold*
a dissolute stock-broker who covets the pretty child.
How she is saved in the nick of time, and how Reynolds-
in trying to encompass her ruin destroys himself, are woven
into a story of rare charm and power. Miss Dana will un-
doubtedly add vastly even to her present great popularity
in the role of the childishly innocent and pure-hearted Ruth
Travers. It is scheduled for release on the Kleine-Edisott
program January 26th.
MARJORIE ELLISON NOW WITH UNIVERSAL.
Marjorie Ellison, who for more than two years played leads-
and heavies with the Edison Company and recently left New
York for Los Angeles, has joined the Universal and is now
w^orking in her second picture for that organization under the
direction of Joseph De Grasse. Her beautiful array of dresses-
and gowns has created no little sensation around the big west
coast studios of the "Big U." She is now playing the part of
"Enid Hammond" in the five-reel feature picture, "The Altar
of Friendship;" a part that calls for an outlay of more than
twelve elaborate dresses, gowns and suits.
IVAN DOUBLES ITS OFFICE SPACE.
In an endeavor to keep pace with their constantly increasing
business, the' Ivan Film Productions have extended their office-
space so that they now cover the best part of the ninth floor
of 126 West Forty-sixth street. The new suites contain the-
offices of Mr. Chadwick, the vice-president and general man-
ager; Mr. Abramson, the director general of productions, and
Mr. H. Samwick, the president. The office of Jacques Kopf-
stein, the director of publicity, is also situated in the new
wing. A special room has been set aside for the Ivan Ex-
changes and this will be the headquarters of Ivan Exchange
owners when in New York.
"THE UPSTART" (Metro).
"The Upstart," released on the Metro program Feb. 7th, In
which Marguerite Snow is starred, and George Le Guere is-
featured, is a novelty worthy of George Bernard Shaw, be-
cause it is whimsical, light of touch and calculated to set rno-
tion picture audiences thinking and talking. It deals with
divorce and unhappy marriages, and points out a quaint moral,
which is applied in the play itself. The feature was made
from the play of the same name by Thomas Barry, which ha(J
Scene from "The Upstart' (Metro).
a successful run at the Maxine Elliott theater. New York, and
on tour.
"The Upstart" was directed by Edwin Carewe, and he has
excelled himself with a finished artistic production. Both Miss
Snow and Mr. Le Guere are provided with roles that require
downright ability. It is predicted that both will greatly add
to their reputations by their work in "The Upstart." There Is
a good all-around supporting cast, including James Lackaye,
one of the best comedians of the stage or screen.
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"BETTY OF GRAYSTONE."
Dorothy Gish, charming in "Old Heidelberg" and wistfully
appealing as the bandit's daughter in "Jordan is a Hard
Road," will soon be presented by the Triangle Film Corpora-
tion as the heroine of a New England romance — not the
airy flighty kind but of the quaint, semipoetical realism that
characterizes the Wilkins and Wiggin novels. Miss Gish in
the play is a caretaker's daughter wandering In and about
Graystone Gables, the Summer home of a young New York
Scene from "Betty of Graystone" (Fine Arts).
dilettante and dabbler in art. Her home life is particularly
hard after the death of her amiable father, for the mother
re-weds and the step-father and his two grownup sons are
of the brutal type. The later scenes of the play show Betty
Lockwood, the heroine, transferred to New York, and getting
an insight into the life of artists and models. The pretty
story ends happily in the marriage of Betty and the owner
of Graystone Gables, ending with Betty's reconciliation to
her mother.
Allan Dwan staged the play at Riverdale and Fort Lee
and on up-state and Connecticut locations. It is rather re-
markable— but not unduly remarkable to careful students of-
the progress of pictorial drama — that "Betty of Graystone"
is more strongly cast than almost any "legitimate" play on
Broadway this season. For example George Fawcett, himself
a star, appears in the role of Betty's stepfather. Owen Moore
is the hero. Grace Rankin, Macey Harlam, Eugene Ormonde,
Leonore Harris, Kate Bruce. Albert Tavernier are seen In
various of the other roles. Even the illustrious Kid McKoy,
who gained his first fame by battering the human counten-
ance and latter added much to the gaiety of the nation as
cafe proprietor and vaudeville comedian, is congenially cast
in the role of "Betty's pugnacious step-brother."
RAVER THINKS HIS POLICY BEST.
The policy instituted by Mr. Raver, president of the Raver
Film Corporation of not disposing of any rights on his photo-
feature "The Other Girl" before his production was finished
is bearing its fruits in a big bulk of applications and bids
for the territorial rights that are being received every day
at the offices both thorugh the mail and by personal calls.
While many were desirous of purchasing the rights of the
picture for their districts when Mr. Raver announced the
making of this Augustus Thomas play into motion picture
form, none of the offers were accepted as he wished that every
purchaser have the opportunity of viewing the picture before
they bought it. The result is that he has established a broader
confidence in his product and is not connecting the name of
his company with the sale of "disappointments."
While this might be an unusual avenue to pursue in the
motion picture business, it is proving its worth because of its
thorough business atmosphere. In their anxiety to buy the
film for their territory before the production was finished manv
buyers advanced the argument that the film was positive of
making money regardless of its production because of the big
names it had connected with it.
Mr. Raver, however, feels that he has done the wiser thing
in adhering to his first decision as he now has beside these
things to offer a pleasing novelty that registers itself a some-
what different production from the ordinary run of photo-
features with its accident on crowded Broadway, night scene
of Times Square, James Corbett's actual training pictures for
his battle with John L. Sullivan and scenes at Muldoon's health
farm with Mr. Muldoon's millionaire patients.
To conform with the picture the Raver Film Corporation
have supplied it with advertising matter that is in keeping
with the production. Several styles of one and three sheets,
a six sheet with the Broadway accident and heralds and photos.
"THE SPOILERS" STILL RUNNING STRONG.
What "The Old Homestead," "Way Down East" and "Uncle
Tom's Cabin" are to the American stage, so is the Selig play,
"The Spoilers," to the American motion picture screen. Not-
withstanding the fact that this great motion picture drama
was released to the world several years ago, yet it continues to
gain rather than to decline in popularity. In every section of
the civilized world "The Spoilers" has been seen and has been
praised. It is being planned to reissue this wonderful drama of
American life, increasing the number of reels from nine to
twelve. In other words, in response to popular demand, Wil-
liam N. Selig, president of the Selig Polyscope Company, may
issue a de luxe presentation of "The Spoilers." Be it known
that when the original drama was released at least four thou-
sand feet of red-blooded action was eliminated in order to bring
"The Spoilers" to what was then commercial length. This
exciting and spectacular action depicting the all-star cast in-
cluding Wm. Farnum, Kathlyn Williams, Thomas Santschi,
Bessie Eyton, Wheeler Oakman, Frank Clark and all the rest
of the popular favorites will appear in the de luxe presenta-
tion.
ENGLISH ACTORS IN ^ATHE'S "THE LOVE TRAIL."
In Pathe's "The Love Trail," adapted from the very sucess-
ful English novel, "The Dope Doctor," by Richard Dehan,
appear two young actors who have parts requiring skillful
interpretation and who handle their roles in a m.anner leaving
little to be desired. They are Bertram Burleigh who plays
"Lord Beauvayse" and Fred Paul who is cast for the "dope
doctor," English actors of note. •
Mr. Burleigh is only twenty-five years old and was intended
for the law, but ran away from home and secured a very
silent part in a road show. Mr. Burleigh considers acting
in pictures a higher art than on the stage because the story
one has to tell must be told without the aid of the voice.
Fred Paul has had years of experience as photographer,
actor and producer, a happy combination for a motion picture
player. He was with Cyril Maude for four years, and was
stage manager for Weedon Grossmith. His London experience
includes stage management at the New Theater, The Garrick,
and The Playhouse.
"THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS" (Cub Comedy).
Rapidly occurring comedy scenes, intermingled with thrilling
incidents, and set in locations that range from a modern back
alley to all the splendor and lavish gorgeousness of a Roman
court in the days of Caesar, together with the unaffected
humor of George Ovey are dominant factors in making "The
Girl of His Dreams," a one reel Cub Comedy which is to be
released January 21 on the Mutual program, a picture of more
than ordinary interest.
The story revolves around Jerry (the character created by
George Ovey) who, smitten with the beauty of a Miss Gladys,
dreams of his lady love while lying asleep in a straw-filled
packing case. It so happens that Jerry's bunk adjoins the
cache of burglars which contains their collected loot. Officers
happening by find the booty and arrest Jerry as the burglar.
However, he proves an alibi, is released and then proceeds
on a plan to run down the malefactors. After a series of
exciting adventures, in which he suffers much buffeting, his
Scene from "The Girl of His Dreams" (Cub).
efforts are crowned with success and he hands the burglars
over to the policeman. To his delight he learns that the
loot, which he recovers, is the property of Miss Gladys, and
its return to the rightful owner tends to make him more
solid in the affections of the girl.
The regular Cub stock company including Jefferson Osborne,
Belle Bennett, Louise Horner and Janet Sully support Ovey
in this release, which was directed by Milton Fahrney.
632
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Notes of the Trade
Argyle Campbell, for several years assistant to Lawrence
Marston. the eminent stage and picture producer, has accepted
a position with the Mirror Films, Inc., for "which organization
Mr. Marston will begin production in the Glendale Studio
this month. Mr. Campbell was Mr. Marston's assistant as far
back as the stage production of "Thais" in this country.
• • •
WInnifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen once more are
appearing together In "Flying A" films. Illness of Mr. Coxen
forced his retirement for a period of three weeks. He is fully
recovered.
• • •
Thomas Commerford, jvho plays the part of the judge In
Essanay's production, "The Prisoner at the Bar," is sixty-five
years of age. Mr. Commerford has been In the theatrical busi-
ness for more than forty years, and from his present appear-
ance has many more years ahead of him. He has snow white
hair and is as active as a man half his years. As for a judge
a more suitable type could not be found. He is strong in all
character portrayals.
• • •
Announcements are going to the trade from the offices of the
Radio Film Company, Inc., New York, to the effect that their
production, "DPfpnp*^ nr Trihntp," iR rpndv for relpa.se.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. — The Melrose theater, situate at the
corner of Melrose and Heliotrope avenues, is being con-
ducted by Marshall Cruz.
Watsonville, Cal. — The Lyric theater, formerly conducted by
Englehart & Rapp, is now being operated by J. Gortenberg.
Atlanta, Ga. — Extensive improvements are being made to the
Majestic theater.
Belleville, 111. — Carson & Grandcolas plan to erect a com-
modious moving picture theater, to be known as the Hippo-
drome. It will have seating capacity for 2,000 persons and cost
approximately $30,000.
Moline, 111. — A. F. Shallbarger plans to erect a modern fire-
proof moving picture theater.
Waukegan, 111. — Strand Theater Company will expend about
$15,000 for improvements to their theater building.
Casselton, Ind. — Metcalf & Houghland have leased the opera
house.
Frankfort, Ind. — Perry Davis, who now operates the Green-
town theater, has had the house repainted and redecorated.
Hobart, Ind. — The Gem theater has been thoroughly over-
hauled.
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Pioneer theater on Indiana avenue is
now being conducted by G. H. Frye.
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Northwestern theater, situate at the
corner of Twenty-sixth street and Northwestern avenue, re-
cently taken over by Grant Heth, has been remodeled and the
seating capacity increased.
Marion, Ind. — Extensive improvements have been made to
the Royal Grand theater and the seating capacity increased.
Mulberry, Ind.- — Dana Hoch has added 200 opera chairs to the
seating capacity of his moving picture theater.
Hamburg, la.- — The opera house which was recently taken
over by Stephen Green has been redecorated.
Alexandria, La. — The Pass Time theater is being remodeled.
New Orleans, La.- — De Soto Building Company, H. and B. Beer
and M. W. Newman & Sons will erect a large moving picture
theater and seven stores at the corner of Baronne and Gravier
streets; theater to be of fireproof construction; seating capacity
2.000; exhaust' fans and roof ventilation; steam heat; electric
lights.
Baltimore, Md. — P. H. Willis, 3814 Reisterstown avenue, is
having plans prepared for a one-story moving picture theater,
33 by 96 feet; cost about $10,000.
Baltimore. Md. — J. T. Langville, 1220 Light street, plans to
build a one-story moving picture theater, 40 by 100 feet; cost
approximately $15,000.
Baltimore, Md. — George Kirschenhofer, 15J7 East Eager
street, plans to erect a one-story moving picture theater at
1517-21 East Eager street, 42.6 by 70.3 feet; cost $3,500.
Baltimore, Md. — Management of the Gem theater, at 174 East
Baltimore street, plans to make extensive improvements to
the house. These will include new exits, flooring, ticket office,
rearrangement of entire electrical work.
Boyne City, Mich. — Extensive alterations have been made to
the Bellamy opera house.
Detroit, Mich. — The Boulevard Theater Company plans to
erect a fireproof theater, store and office building on the north
side of Gratiot avenue, with a seating capacity of 2,000.
Detroit, Mich. — Lichty & Bell, who recently leased the Grand
theater, have had the Interior of the house redecorated.
Brainerd, Minn. — The Best theater is now being conducted
by C. E. Baker.
Ionia, Mich. — The Family theatre Is now being operated by
Frederick Jacob!.
Ishpeming, Mich. — The new moving picture theatre being
constructed on Main street, for Edward J. Butler, is rearing
completion.
Iron Mountain, Mich. — The seating capacity of the Bijou
theatre has been increased.
Jackson, Mich. — The new Orpheum theatre erected on West
Main street has been completed. It is being equipped with a
$7,500 pipe organ.
Manistee, Mich. — The moving picture theatre erected by Gus
Kitsinger on River street has been leased by the Chicago
Amusement Company. It has seating capacity of 800.
Pontiac, Mich. — A. J. Kliest & Son are erecting a new moving
picture theatre at the corner of South Saginaw and Water
streets, 100 by 160 feet. It will have seating capacity lor
1,800 persons.
Duluth, Minn.: — Andrew Wilson has leased a building on Com-
monwealth avenue which he will remodel and conduct as a
first-class moving picture theater.
Eveleth, Minn. — Schermer & Sher have disposed of their in-
terest in the Strand theater to Walter Broms.
Lamberton, Minn. — Carver & Groebner, who own the Scenic
theater, plan to build an attractive new front to the house.
Montevideo, Minn. — A new addition has been built to the Star
theater.
St. Paul, Minn. — American Seating Company plans to build a
one-story moving picture theater, 40 by 125 feet.
Westbrook, Minn. — Joseph Bauer, who recently purchased a
store property here, has converted the building into a modern
moving picture theater.
Helena, Mont. — The Liberty Theater Company has taken over
the Liberty theater, formerly conducted by Steege & Penney.
Omaha, Neb. — Jacob E. Schlank and others are interested In
a project to erect a $60,000 moving picture theater.
Hoboken, N. J. — John Campomenost has taken a five-year
lease on the moving picture theater at 259 First street.
Albany, N. T. — A commodious moving picture theater will be
erected by Louis Mann and Harry Hellman at the corner of
Quail street, Elberon place and Western avenue, 114 by 73 by 73
feet; seating capacity 1,000.
Niagara Falls. N. T. — Harris Lumberg plans to expend about
$20,000 for alterations and improvements to his moving picture
theater.
Utica, N. Y. — John Augur & Company will erect a modern fire-
proof moving picture theater and store building, to cost ap-
proximately $18,000.
Dickinson, N. D. — The opera house has been leased by Flurry
& Kronschnabel. Vaudeville will be featured in conjunction
with high-grade moving pictures.
Cleveland, O. — Mary A. Fritz, 459 East 124th street, is having
plans prepared lor a one and two-story moving picture theater,
to cost $40,000.
Ironton, O. — Joseph Clorain, 129 Railroad avenue, contem-
plates constructing in the early spring a three-story moving
picture theater and lodge building, 48 by 121 feet, to cost
$10,000.
Lorain, O. — George Schenker plans to erect a 1% -story mov-
ing picture theater, 48.6 by 115 feet, to cost $13,000.
Piqua, O. — Fred Adams has sold the Favorite moving picture
theater on North Main street to H. U. and Frank Tount.
Palmerton, Pa. — Louis Lavlnsky is having plans prepared
for a two-story moving picture theater and apartment build-
ing, to cost $10,000.
Scranton, Pa. — Hippodrome Amusement Company plans to
make alterations to their theater building, to cost $70,000.
Aberdeen, S. D. — A number of Improvements have been made
to the Lyric theater.
Chattanooga, Tenn. — The handsome new moving picture the-
ater, the Royal, situate at 233 East Main street, erected at a
cost of $15,000 by Weiner & Block, has made its initial bow to
the public.
Spokane, Wash. — B. W. Copeland is the new owner of the
Rex theater.
Rhinelander, Wis. — The Bijou theatre is now being operated
by J. H. Morgan.
Superior, Wis. — The Odeum theater, at the corner of Seventh
street and Tower avenue, has been reopened by R. Palm.
Waukesha, Wis. — The Frellson Amusement Company has
leased the Unique theater, on Main street.
Send for catalog of Niagara Gem Slides, any sample 10c., any dozen
$1.75. Now is the time you need slides. Why not take advantage of
this offer and order today?
Niagara Slide Co., Lockport, N. Y.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
633
Trade News of the Week
Gathered by Our Own Correspondents
MONTREAL NEWS LETTER.
By Gerald Gallagher, Montreal Corres-
pondent of Moving Picture World.
Prospects for the Coming Year.
MONTREAL, QUE. — The New Tear will
see much improvement in the local
field. Some fine bigr new houses will be
opened in the province during January,
and there are two mammoth houses now
under consideration for this city. Among
the exhibitors a ray of hope can be seen
through taxation troubles inasmuch as a
protest in the form of a petition has been
presented to our legislators at the City
Hall. The prices of admission are being
generally raised In the West End of the
city, and this, with a good deal more
recognition by the local press, will help
materially to place the photoplay hlghei
In the regard of the public.
A marked Improvement in the exhibi-
tion of the screen stories, in the way of
music, projection, prices, publicity and
service is already in evidence, and those
who have not sought to Improve their
shows will soon have to drop Into line.
There is no good reason tor pessimism.
Manager Herring's Patriotic Benefit.
Jlanager Herring of the Mount Royal
theater recently devoted two days to
patriotic purposes. A special program of
features. Including several reels of pho-
toplay and turns by local talent, was put
on, and the prices were raised for this
special occasion. The gross profits were
devoted to the purchase of good warm
socks for those unfortunates whose duty
It is to live in these vest-pocket edition
canals, commonly known as trenches.
George Nicholas Gets Present.
George Nicholas, general manager of
the Independent Amusements, Limited,
was the happy recipient at Tuletlde of
a handsome handbag, the gift of the staff
of the Strand theater, one of the houses
owned by the company.
Ben Smith a Daddy.
Ben Smith, shipper In the Fox Film's
local branch, is now a proud possessor
and father, of a lusty young baby. Both
mother and child are In good health.
The Universal Twins.
The local Universal office since the last
few days of November has been in charge
of two gentlemen who are commonly
known as the Universal Twins. The own-
ers of this alias are Messrs. S. B. Taube
and T. O. Eyerie. Mr. Byerle has been
in Montreal before in the capacity of
local Universal manager. Since these two
men have taken charge big changes have
been wrought In the local office. An en-
tirely new system has been installed so
as to meet better with local conditions.
Mr. Taube was very optimistic when In-
terviewed by the Montreal representa-
tive of the Moving Picture World.
Manager Conovei^s New Policy.
The new policy which has been In oper-
ation at the local Imperial theater for
some time now is meeting with much
success. The prices have been raised and
a high-class show put on in keeping with
every tradition recorded by its manager,
Mr. H. Conover. Music Is by an orches-
tra, supplemented by a Hope-Jones unit
orchestra.
Want National Board
Canadian Film Men WUl Welcome Single Board of Censors— Present Provincial
Boards Felt to Be a Hindrance— Much Time, Labor and Money May Be
Saved in the Dominion by Federal Board.
By W. M. Gladlsh, Toronto Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. — According to W.
A. Bach, of the Canadian Universal
Film Company, Limited, Toronto, Canada
wants national censorship, and the sooner
this arrangement is secured the better will
the moving picture people of the Dominion
find themselves situated.
Mr. Bach sizes up the situation as fol-
lows;
"The demand for a national board of
censors in Canada Is rapidly gaining
strength, and there is little doubt that
before many months have passed some
sort of national petition will be presented
to the Federal Government in the effort
to induce a radical change. Among the
film exchanges and exhibitors at large the
feeling Is practically unanimous tha.t the
present system is altogether inadequate
and out of date, and that time, money and
great labor could be saved by the estab-
lishment of a national censor body. It Is
also believed that such a move would draw
the various branches of the business into
a closer, better and more harmonious re-
lationship with the government. Unques-
tionably, censorship is the big question
before the film people In Canada today."
AMALGAMATE FOR WINTER.
An arrangement has been entered into
whereby three moving picture theaters in
Port Arthur, Ontario, will be "amalga-
mated" for the present winter season.
The houses affected by the unusual move
are the Princess, Gaiety and Colonial. The
two former have been closed down and
the Interests of all three have been con-
centrated in the Colonial, the direct man-
agement of which is in the hands of A. J.
Balrd. The union will be effective only
for the winter months, as all three places
are to be In operation next spring when
the city will have Its usual business activ-
ity In connection with marine trade. There
Is only one other picture house In Port
Arthur In addition to the three mentioned
above, but It is not included in the ar-
rangements.
HIGHER LICENSE FEES.
The City Council of St. Catharines, On-
tario, has Increased the local license fee
for moving picture theaters from $100 to
$150 per year. The same fee will be col-
lected from the so-called legitimate the-
ater in that city. This is In addition to
the annual fee of $200 collected by the
Ontario Provincial Government.
They Sat Through It.
When fire broke out In the machine
booth of the Majestic theater, Montreal,
one evening recently, not one person in
the audience left a seat, even though the
fire department was summoned to extin-
guish the blaze. The show "was continued
after a short delay.
Toronto Looking to Ventilation.
Owing to epidemics of measles and grip,
the health authorities In Toronto are pay-
ing considerable attention to the ventila-
tion of moving picture theaters through-
out the city. The people have been ad-
vised not to patronize those theaters in
which the atmosphere Is not purified con-
stantly, and the civic officials are taking
steps, it is understood, to compel the man-
agers of a number of houses to increase
ventilation arrangements.
Films in Toronto,
Toronto had moving pictures In every
one of its theaters, with the exception of
the two burlesque houses, during one
whole week recently. The two legitimate
theaters offered film features, while each
of the three vaudeville theaters had pic-
tures on their bills.
Walkerville Theater Sold.
The first and only moving picture house
in Walkerville, Ontario, the Temple the-
ater, which was opened only last month,
has passed Into the hands of Mr. Clyde W.
Curry, who operates the Favorite theater
at Windsor. He will look after both
places. The Temple, which seats about
360 people, was built by John Soott and
John Ballantine. and the latter started as
manager of the theater.
Appointed Theatrical Chaplain.
Rev. Canon Powell, rector of Holy Trin-
ity Church. Toronto, has been selected for
Toronto's first theatrical chaplain. There
are 1,600 theater employes in Toronto, It
is estimated, of whom half are directly
connected with the moving picture Indus-
try. Canon Powell will minister to the
spiritual needs of these people.
New Feature Pictures.
Considerable Interest Is being taken in
Canada In the new Universal release, "The
Nature Man," a five-reel educational pic-
ture. In several places the picture Is be-
ing shown free to children under the
auspices of a newspaper. In Toronto the
film has received special commendation
from censors and other officials.
Attractive Christmas cards were issued
to all friends of the Universal in Canada
by Claire Hague, general manager of the
Canadian company. The pretty cards bore
the autographs of Mr. Hague and various
local managers.
A recently printed list shows that the
Universal Is supplying pictures to thirty-
seven theaters in Montreal. Over fifty
Toronto theaters are also exhibiting Uni-
versal photoplays.
The Famous Players Service of Toronto
have made releases of two new brands in
Toronto. "A Gentleman from Indiana,"
the first of the Pallas productions, was
released to His Majesty's and the Madison
theater during Christmas week, while
Loew's also took the first "Topical News
Weekly" during the same week.
The Ontario censors raised some ques-
tion about "Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo"
owing to the international complications
depicted, but, after some slight changes
in titles, the exceptional picture was al-
lowed to pass.
•634
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Minors in the Business
Massachusetts State Board of Labor and Industries Recommends Extension of
Anti-Juvenile Hazardous Employment Law to Cover Children in the Picture
Business — Very Few Minors Now Employed.
By William Flynn. Boston Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
BOSTON, MASS.— The State Board of
L.abor and Industries of Massachu-
setts in its annual report to .'■.o esisla-
ture, recently filed with the clerk of th3
House of Representatives, lecommends
the extension of the anti-Juv-r.i!e hazaid-
ous employment law to moving picture
theaters and the moving picture industry
In Massachusetts. The bill subtnltred ty
the board prohibits the employment in
moving picture houses of all minors lesn
than sixteen years of age. It is aoubtful
if this bill becomes a law whether »t will
have any effect on the industry in Mas-
sachusetts because from all available in-
formation there are few, if any, children
undersixteen years of age employed in
the business in the Bay State at the pres-
ent time, in any capacity.
AGAINST FEDERAL CENSORSHIP.
John Casej', Boston's official censor,
went to Washington, D. C, last week and
spoke before a Federal legislative com-
mittee in opposition to the Federal Cen-
sorship Board bill. Mr, Casey was acting
under instructions from Mayor James M.
Curley, of Boston, who is very much
pleased with the existing methods of cen-
sorship in Boston and who is decidedly
opposed to experimenting with any new
form of censoring films that are to be
shown in Boston. Films to be shown in
Boston must first be passed by the Na-
tional board of censors. According to the
mayor this method has worked very well
eo far, and until it is found "wanting he
asks the Federal people to keep their
hands off where Boston is concerned.
"BLUE BIRD" COMES TO BOSTON.
The Blue Bird features came into Bos-
ton this week and established headquar-
ters in the Kriterion offices in Pleasant
street. Prank Jacques, formerly with the
Globe theater, Brockton, will handle the
affairs of the new comers in this terri-
tory. Mr. Jacques was with the Universal
people at one time.
DAVENPORT CO. GETS ANOTHER.
E. D. Davenport, of E. D. Davenport &
Company, of New Bedford, who was in
Boston last week, said that his company
has Just leased the Royal in New Bedford
from the owner, Mr. O. Tessler. This
makes three theaters in New Bedford,
which are now operated by Mr. Daven-
port or his company, the Royal, the
Casino and the Savoy.
SEVERAL NEW THEATERS.
A new theater with a seating capacity
of 900 is expected to open in Holyoke,
Mass., soon. The new house is to be
owned by Alec Cameron. The Imperial,
another ne'w theater in Fawtucket, R. I.,
is practically finished and will be thrown
open to the public in a short time. The
Arlington theater, at Arlington, Mass., is
nearly ready and plans have been drawn
and the foundation dug for the new Bel-
mont theater at Belmont, Mass. The New
Central Square theater opened aus-
piciously in East Boston last "week.
Thomas Murray, whose Empire theater
at Holyoke, Mass., burned down several
months ago, was in Boston last week and
announced that he had secured additional
land adjoining the site of the old theater
upon which he Intends to erect a new
structure with a seating capacity of 1,800.
MANCHESTER THEATER OPENS.
Frank Vine, New England head of the
World Film, took flying trip to Man-
chester, N. H., last week to be present
at the opening of the Eagle theater, the
new playhouse built by the Pariseau
Brothers, which is said to be one of the
finest picture houses in New Hampshire.
The theater has a seating capacity of 900
and on the opening night Mr. Vine de-
clares 500 persons were turned away.
Mr. J. Charbonneau, the manager of the
new house is booking World and Equit-
able features.
Geo. Lawrence Goes to Albany.
George Lawrence, until recently con-
nected with the Pathe office in New York,
assumed the management of the Albany,
N. Y., ofllce of the United this week, ac-
cording to Mr. Fred B. Murphy, who ex-
pects great things from his new execu-
tive. Mr. Murphy will drop in on Mr.
Lawrence on his trip around the circuit
this week.
World Film Corporation Notes.
Manager Frank Vine's list of clients is
increasing every day, he says. C. H.
Cowan, Jr.. of the Princess theater.
Westerly, R. I., is booking World and
Equitable features; N. N. Brooks is using
Equitable in the Comique and Premier
houses in Boston; the Palace theater at
Cranston, R. I., is using World Film; the
Stran.d, at Gardner, Me., World and Equit-
able; Joseph F. Shea has both features
in Shea's at Valley Falls, R. I. H. D.
Perry has introduced Equitable into
Bellows Falls, Vt., and H. H. Durgin is
booking World features at the Spa the-
ater, Pittsfield, Mass.
Mr. Joseph Mack, who was formerly
connected with the New England office
of the Kline-Edison Company is now as-
sociated with Frank Vine in the Boston
office of the World Film Company. Mr.
Mack joined the World forces in Decem-
ber and is apparently well pleased with
his new berth.
H. F. Campbell Has Big Territory.
One of the busiest of all the busy
managers in this territory is Harry F.
Campbell, the New England boss of the
Fox corporation. Mr. Campbell also has
the cares of the Canadian field upon his
mind and between the two territories he
is spending much of his time on trains.
All he has to do is run all over New
England and then chase around four or
five provinces in Canada for a change
now and then, looking after the multitude
of Fox interests that are entrusted to his
care. Mr. Campbell has a man's size job.
He left this week for Canada intending
to open a new office at St. Johns, N. B.
In view of his many duties Mr. Camp-
bell will be unable to devote as much
time to the legislative affairs of the Ex-
hibitors' League as he did in former
years, although he says he will try to
keep in as close touch with moving pic-
ture affairs at the State House as pos-
sible. While Mr. Campbell Is away the
New England office of the Fox corpora-
tion will be under the direction of Mr.
Charles Phillips, his able assistant.
Has a Right to Crow.
Samuel Bernfield, the big chap who
handles the reins in the New England
office of the Pathe exchange. Is en-
thusiastic over the way the Gold Rooster
films are going here. The Boston the-
ater which has a seating capacity of
2.S00. put on a double bill of Gold Roost-
ers during the week of Jan. 10. Flor-
ence Reed in "At Bay" and Clifton Craw-
ford in "The Galloper" were shown during
the first half of the week and during
the last half the attractions were Henry
W. Savage's "Excuse Me" and the
loved Vagabond."
■Be-
At the New Triangle Office.
The members of the New England Tri-
angle staff moved into their new building
at Nos. 48 and 50 Melrose street, South
End, this week. Mr. W. H. Bradley, who
directs the Triangle destinies in New
England is very much pleased with the
new quarters, which are located in that
part of Boston which has come to be
known as "Exchangeable." His work has
piled up to such an extent that he has
taken on a new solicitor, W. H. Dunbar,
an old Kinetograph man, who is expected
to take much of the road work off Mr.
Bradley's hands.
Fred B. Murphy Visiting Branch Offices.
Fred B. Murphy, proprietor of the
United Film Service, left this week on
one of his regular bi-monthly tours of
his six branch offices. Mr. Murphy is one
of the busiest exchange men in the East
and incidentally is one of the most popu-
lar. Things are apparently booming in
the Murphy camp judging from the heap
of correspondence that continually litters
his desk and his office is a mecca for a
host of visiting exhibitors every week.
The largest staff of experts in all
departments makes the MOVING
PICTURE WORLD the one paper in
the trade that fully fills the require-
ments of every reader.
MANAGER BOGRETT PATRON OF
MUSIC IN BANGOR.
Gives Two Nights at Parli Theater as
Benefit to Local Chorus.
By John P. Flanagan, Maine Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
BANGOR, MAINE. — Manager Stephen
Bogrett, of the Park theater. Bangor,
Me., has a novel idea for making his
theater popular with the musical ele-
ment in the community. The Festival
chorus association, the large local musi-
cal organization, needed money for its
work, and to assist them. Manager Bog-
rett gave two benefit concerts on Wednes-
day and Thursday nights the first week
in January. The chorus provided a 12-
piece orchestra and soloists. Twelve
reels of fine photoplays, including Mary
Miles Minter, in "Barbara Frietchle,"
were shown. The price of admission was
increased from 10 to 25 cents. The chorus
was given 50 per cent, of the sale of all
tickets disposed of in advance-, the man-
agement retaining all money taken at the
door. This plan, first tried at the Park
last year, again proved to be successful
this year
Resumes Control of Ellsworth Strand.
Mrs. Imogene Pettengill, who recently
leased the Strand theater, Ellsworth, to
a Massachusetts man, has resumed con-
trol of that theater, and is now operat-
ing It.
MAINE SHOW LICENSE ONLY $10.
A question recently arose In Bangor,
as to whether the city government had
the right to charge the photoplay houses
more than $10 for their annual licenses.
Previous to 1916, the charge has been $50
a year. As related In a recent number
of the Moving Picture World, John Hone,
of Presque Isle, had a bill passed In the
Maine legislature making It illegal to
charge more than $10 for any moving
picture theater license in the state. The
city solicitor of Bangor, when asked for
an opinion, wrote the city clerk that In
his opinion, Bangor cannot now charge
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
635
more than $10. In other words, the law
roust be obeyed. If any other Maine ex-
hibitors are paying more than $10 It is
their own fault.
United Film Busy.
Manager William White^ of the Bangor
branch of the United Film Cijmpany, is
malting good, having increased the busi-
ness of the Bangor branch 60 per cent,
since he toolc it over. He will supply
Morse's Winter Garden, Bangor, the new
house, with pictures. He finds that the
houses in Maine are now finding tlie
"double feature" program, consisting of
tTvo three-reel features and a single are
very popular with patrons.
Pine Tree Items of Interest.
"The Birth of a Nation" is enjoying
big business in the small towns in Maine.
Thirty-eight students from the Maine
school for the Deaf were the guests of
the management of the Empire theater,
Portland, on a recent afternoon.
Triangle pictures made a hit with
Lewiston patrons at the Empire theater
recently. Mayor and Mrs. Brann were
guests of honor on the opening night, and
a seven-piece orchestra added much to
the enjoyment of the program. There
is no advance in price at the Empire tor
these pictures.
NEWARK'S IDLE HOUR OPENS.
By Jacob J. Kalter (501 Century Bldg.).
Newark Correspondent of Moving
Picture World.
NEWARK. N. J.— The Idle Hour, a mo-
tion picture theater at 607 South
Orange avenue, Newarl^, was opened last
week by M. Gelsime. The house will run
Universal program.
ANOTHER JERSEY CITY HOUSE.
A new motion picture house will be built
at the southeast corner of Sip avenue and
Enos place, Jersey City, by Harry J. Max.
after plans drawn by Nathan Welitoff of
Newark. The building is a one-story brick
affair, 47 by 120 feet in ground dimensions.
The motion picture theater will seat 300,
and the estimated cost of the entire build-
ing, which will .ilso include four stores, is
$20,000.
PROCTOR'S LYCEUM TO OPEN.
The roof garden theater attached to
Proctor's Palace theater, Market street,
Newark, will be opened to the public
within one week, it was learned. The
house will be under the management of
Lewis H. Goldlng. who will have as his
assistant R. J. O'Crowley, Jr. This is the
same management as the Palace theater.
The roof garden theater will he known as
Lyceum-atop-the-Palace. Although it is
not definitely known what sort of attrac-
tions will be offered, it is generally under-
stood that feature films will be shown.
The shovphouse has a seating capacity of
1,400, and is thoroughly equipped.
PAPER'S NEWARK OFFICE.
The Nevrark correspondent of the
Moving Picture World announces that he
is now located at room 510 Century build-
ing, 142 Market street, Newark. Mr.
Kalter will always ■welcome visits from
out-of-town exhibitors and e.Kciiangemen
as well as the local film men. If you
have any items of general interest bring
them along with you, but if you are in-
conveniently situated from Newark, your
news will receive attention if sent by
mail. Copies of the World will be on
hand, and subscriptions received and re-
newed at our Newark office.
SAMUEL SINGER WITH ROYAL.
Samuel Singer assumed the active man-
agement of the Royal Feature Film Ex-
change at 228 Market street, on Friday,
Jan. 14. Mr. Singer is a brother of Leo
Singer, who will retain a passive interest
in the exchange. The new manager is a
former exhibitor, one of the first in New
Jersey. He was also connected with the
Knickerbocker and Proctor interests in
New Tork. He has made a flying start,
booking the New York World's war pic-
tures, "Fighting in France," and "The
Melting Pot," exclusively for this state.
Leo Singer, the former manager of the
Royal, has become associated in -tn en-
tirely new line. He is now a member of
the General Reducing Company, Inc., of
S6-92 Frankfort street. Newark. The new
concern deals in pyroxlin products and
chlorides of gold, silver and platinum.
Mr. Singer, however, will not give up his
film exchange.
ture World Saturday that he had severed
all connections with the Rudolph Wur-
litzer Company. Mr. Rambonnet has been
a successful moving picture exhibitor, and
has been exceedingly successful with the
theater orchestra interests in this terri-
tory. His future plans are not known,
but he is considering several offers from
producing companies to assume the local
management of their offices here.
RAMBONNET QUITS WURLITZER.
Mr. Edwin A. Rambonnet infornied the
Newark correspondent of the Moving Pic-
NEW LINDEN THEATER.
The Linden opera house. Wood avenue.
Linden, N. J,, has been turned into a mov-
ing picture place by J. Tannebaum. This
place is now the sole moving picture house
in Linden. Universal pictures are shown
exclusively.
The Big New Theater
Philadelphia Visited by Rumor Which Promises a Magnificent New Theater on
Corner of Forty-second and Chestnut Streets — She Says the New House Will
Be Valued at Half a Million and Seat 3,000 Persons.
Special to Moving Picture World from Philadelphia News Service.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Moving picture
interests in this city are stirred by
the rumor that there is to be a colossal
moving picture theater erected upon the
southeast corner of Fifty-second and
Chestnut streets, which theater will be
the grandest in this city and will be
modeled on the lines of the Strand of
New Tork. The ground upon which the
structure is to be erected is the property
of George H. Earle, Jr., and has dimen-
sions of 120 by 175 feet. The street at
that point is promenaded each night by
thousands of people.
The firm of Hoffman & Company, well
known architects, who drew the plans
for the Stanley, Globe and other leading
moving picture theaters, have been, so it
is said, assigned to the task of designing
the new structure, and it Is rumored that
Cramp & Company, contractors, will be
awarded the contract for the erection of
the building at a cost of $350,000. The
ground cost in the neighborhood of
$150,000.
Many different opinions are being ex-
pressed as to the veracity of the rumor,
but it seems to be the general concensus
of opinion that it is true to a certain ex-
tent. While there are already many mov-
ing picture theaters in that locality, a
house of such enormous proportions, as it
Is claimed that the new theater will seat
3,000, may perhaps apeal to the West
Philadelphians and predictions to the suc-
cess of such an enterprise are mere
prophecies.
BUY TWO THEATERS.
The Felt Brothers, proprietors of the
Locust. West Philadelphia's leading mov-
ing picture theater, recently added to
their place in the local field by taking
over the Fifty-second street and Belmont
theaters, which were formerly conducted
by Samuel H. Wheeler. With the acquisi-
tion of these properties by the Felt
Brothers comes a change in the manage-
ment policy of both houses. Henceforth
in the afternoon the price of admission
will be five cents at the Fifty-second
street theater and ten cents at the Bel-
mont. In the evenings the prices will be
fifteen cents at both establishments. It
is planned to show nothing but first class
pictures and Messrs, Felt and Felt, who
have already made themselves known in
Philadelphia moving picture circles, ex-
pect to meet with their usual success in
this enterprise.
FIFTY-SIXTH STREET THEATER
OPEN JAN. 17.
Walter Jacobs, former manager of the
Imperial at Sixtieth and Spruce streets,
has recently been engaged to manage the
new Fifty-sixth street theater, which will
open to the public on Monday, January
17th. This house, which is of the latest
and most modern structure possible and
is handsomely furnished and equipped
throughout, is the property of Mr. Yonk-
ers, who is most optimistic concerning
his investment and declares that he feels
sure that when the people realize the
class of the productions offered and the
first-class service offered them he will ex-
perience little difficulty in exhibiting to
large audiences. A large proportion of
the equipment has been purchased from
the Swaab Film Service, 1327 Vine street.
TAUGHT HIM A LESSON.
What trouble and expense is often
saved by several moments spent in deep,
earnest, honest-to-goodness thought!
Some days ago a certain gentlemen be-
gan to have the Family theater, 1326
Ridge avenue, renovated for the opening
once more as a moving picture house. He
spent a good deal on painting and clean-
ing and several other minor details and
never thought about a small matter like
obtaining a license. When he applied for
the aforesaid license he was nonplussed
to discover that he would be unable to
obtain the desired document. When asked
to explain why a license could not be
given those in authority declared that the
theater was a menace to public safety
and that, while it was all right years
ago, it did not meet with the modern
opinion as to what constitutes a first-
class moving picture theater.
WILL TRY AGAIN.
The Orthodox theater, 1618 Orthodox
street, which has been closed for some
time past, has once more opened its doors
to the public. This time it is under the
management of Mr. Chapman, thus mak-
ing the second time that he has en-
deavored to make the theater a success.
Well, he certainly has the best wishes of
his larother exhibitors and it is univers-
ally hoped that he meet with success.
Philadelphia Business Notes.
G. D. Brown, well-known exhibitor of
Eastville, Virginia, was a recent visitor
to Philadelphia and spent considerable
time in visiting local supply houses. Be-
fore returning to his home town he pur-
chased a new 6A machine at the Swaab
Film Service.
It has been announced that the Cale-
huft Supply Company, 1301 Race street,
have obtained the local agency for the
Edison Superkinetoscope machine, the
highest priced machine on the market,
retailing at $600. The machine is now on
exhibition at the company's headquarters
and local exhibitors are invited to inspect
its wonderful qualities.
Mr. Schlichter has opened a new theater
in Royersford, Pa., and reports having
accomplished a remarkable volume of
business to date. Mr. Schlichter is an
experienced exhibitor and knows what the
people want and when they want it. This
accounts for his success.
636
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Screen Club Meeting
Pittsburgh Film Men's Club Holds First Meeting in New Quarters — President
Kester in Chair — Messrs. Lande, Aronson, Levison and Cross Report — J. C.
Kormblum and C. B. Nelson Added to Press Committee.
Special to iy:oving' Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
sion to tlie Imperial under the new ar-
rangement will be 10 cents for adults a'hd
five cents for children.
PITTSBURGH, PA. — The Pittsburgh
Screen Club held its first meeting in
their new headquarters Sunday afternoon,
January 9, and most enthusiastic crowd
was in attendance. Reports were heard
from the various committees on the com-
ing Screen Club Ball to be held on the
14th of February, and the by-laws were
up for first reading.
The meeting was called at :15 with
President Kester presiding. A letter from
Mr. Laiidc, who was sent to New^ York
to secure screen stars for the affair, was
read. Mr, Lande stated that he found it
very difficult to see the various managers,
as appointments had to be made with
nearly all of them. However, Mr. Row-
land of the Metro, assured Mr. Lande that
his company would send several of its
stars.
Mr. Aronson, of the finance committee,
reported that $300 of the ?500 subscribed
had already been paid.
Mr. Levison, of the furniture commit-
tee, called attention to the elegant way
in which the room was furnished with
table, chairs, desk, etc.
Al W. Cross reported for the publicity
committee. He reported that work was
progressinfT rapidly and that his commit-
tee is on the Job all the time. Leo Levi-
son. who is also on the same committee,
stated that he is about to leave for New
York and while he cannot be of any as-
sistance locally, he will be in the east and
helping to secure stars and looking after
other matters of interest to the club in
New York.
Mr. Cross asked for additional members
on the publicity committee to fill the va-
cancy caused by Mr. Levison's removal.
The chair appointed J. C. Kormblum and
C. B. Nelson.
At this meeting it was decided to make
the initiation fee $10 after the first of
March: that the annual dues for active
and associate members be $6 per year and
that the regular meetings be held the
second Sunday of each month. The an-
nual nomination of officers will be held
in June and the election in July.
NEW CONNELLSVILLE HOUSE.
Charles Freeman, a well-known moving
picture man of Pittsburgh, and Steve
Canellos, proprietor of the Manhattan
Cafe. Connellsville, Pa., have leased a
storeroom on Main street, Connellsville
and will remodel the same into a moving
picture house, beginning work April 1st.
The room is 32x165 feet and when com-
pleted is expected to seat about 700 peo-
ple. Plans are now being prepared for
the remodeling at a cost of about $12,000.
PITTSBURGH LEAGUE GROWS.
James Delves, secretary of the Pitts-
burgh local of the Motion Picture Exhib-
itors* Ijeague of America, reports that the
organization is enjoying a healthy
growth in membership and that it is in
better shape than at any time in the or-
ganization. Every meeting sees new
members added and three applications for
membership will be acted upon at the
next meeting Thursday, January 20.
NEW FILM EXCHANGE BUILDING.
C. C. McKalip & Company, by Edgar E.
Wertheimer, have concluded leases to the
various film companies in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
for the changing of the six-story fire-
proof building, at 938-40 Penn avenue
into a film exchange; the lot being
40 X 110 feet in size. The property be-
longs to T. J. Keenan and leases have
been made with the following tenants for
a long term of years: Exhibitors Publish-
ing Company, Feature Film and Calcium
Light Company, Metro Picture Service,
Inc.: Independent Film Exchange, Pathe
Exchange, Inc., and the Liberty Film
Renting Company.
Contracts will be awarded in a few
days for extensive alterations to the
building which will make it the finest
film exchange building in the country. An
addition of two more stories in the
building is contemplated to take care of
■additional applications for space.
A. J. HANNA HONEYMOONING.
A. J. Hanna, proprietor of the Palace
theater on the North Side of Pittsburgh,
and treasurer of the Pittsburgh Screen
Club, is given credit by his friends as hav-
ing started the new year right. He signed
the benedict list at the beginning of the
year and is now on a honeymoon. His
partner was the happy Miss Lulu Senora
Mosby, grand-daughter of a Confederate
general of the Civil war and daughter of
Col. O. A. Mosby. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna
will be at home after February first in
their finely-furnished new home at 6363
Jackson street. East End, Pittsburgh.
NEW NORTH SIDE HOUSE.
George Logue, proprietor of the See-
more theater, Irwin avenue, North Side,
Pittsburgh, states that a company has
been formed by Aaron Chatkin, David
Chatkin and himself, for the purpose of
erecting a large picture house at the
corner of Irwin avenue and Jarvella ave-
nue. The lot on which the theater will
be erected Is 50x185 feet and according to
the plans which have been prepared it
will have a seating capacity of 10S5.
Work will be started about the first of
February and it is expected that the house
will be finished for opening in about six
months. The estimated cost of the struc-
ture will be $40,000.
RUFFIANS DAMAGE THEATER.
Manager Swanson of the Imp theater
of Irwin, Pittsburgh, Pa., lost his share
of the holiday business when some person
broke into the theater just before Christ-
mas Day and smashed the motion picture
machine and did other damage that forced
the manager to close up the house during
the holiday season.
NEW CASTLE'S PARK SOLD.
Jake Jenkinger has sold his Park
theater in New Castle, Pa., to Charles
Freeman, of Pittsburgh and Mike Marks,
of the Star theater. New Castle. The
house was closed last week for a period
of six weeks during which time it will
be considerably enlarged and remodeled
at a cost of $8,000. A new pipe organ will
be installed, a marquise erected over the
sidewalk and the place will be generally
improved in appearance. When it re-
opens the seating capacity will be 600.
BIG FILM AT THE IMPERIAL.
The Imperial theater, Beaver avenue
and Juniata street. North Side, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., revolutionized its entertain-
ment methods last week. The best mo-
tion picture plays have been substituted
in the place of vaudeville.
Thomas A. Gilbert, manager of the
popular house contracted for features
from Fox, Paramount, Metro and V-L-
S-E. The program for each day is cer-
tain to be composed of none, but the
most select and notable up-to-date films,
making every day a feature day. Admis-
BLUE BIRD'S LOCAL OFFICES
Blue Bird Photoplays, Inc., the newest
local feature concern, is already estab-
lished at 414 Ferry street, with Charles
F. Miller in charge. Mr. Miller was
formerly manager of the Broadway Uni-
versal Features and serials for the Inde-
pendent Film Exchange, which will here-
after be looked after by Mr. Davis, gen-
eral manager of the exchange.
T. W. Westbrook Managing Gamble
Theater.
T. V. Westbrook, is now running the
Gamble theater in Huntingdon, Pa., the
former manager Andy Gamble, having
given it up the first of the year.
New Theaters.
J. C. Boyer, the owner of the Ideal
Photoplay, Altoona, Pa., is putting that
theater under an extensive remodeling
process. A new front is being put in,
the house is being re-decorated and new
equipment is being added at an expense
of $10,000. The Ideal has a seating
capacity of 500.
Rowland & Clark's new Oakland the-
ater, the Strand, will be ready for open-
ing about the first of next month.
J. B. Orr, owner of the new Lyric in
Altoona, Pa., was in Pittsburgh last
week, ordering equipment for the house.
He says he expects to open about Febru-
ary 1st. The Lyric has a seating capacity
of about 600.
Pittsburgh Business Notes.
Mayer Silverman, of the Liberty Film
Renting Company of Pittsburgh, expects
to make a trip to New York the latter
part of the week. Mrs. Silverman will
accompany him.
Ben. S. Cohen, manager of the Eastern
Central Division of the World Film, was
in Pittsburgh last week with Manager
Scherwin, of the local office. Mr. Cohen
was well pleased with the progress being
made by the Pittsburgh office and stated
that his company has some exceptionally
good productions coming.
Manager Pearce, of the H. & B. Film
Rental, reports that his business is In-
creasing at a rapid rate and that he is
supplying quite a large list of customers
with daily service.
Al W. Cross, of the Hudson Feature
Film Company of Pittsburgh, has pur-
chased an additional print of "Thou Shalt
Not Kill."
MANAGER FARRELL ARRIVES.
Southwestern Manager of General Film
Has Offices in Rhodes Building.
By A. M. Beetly, Atlanta Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
ATLANTA, GA. — E. J. Farrell, former
Boston manager of the General Film,
has moved to Atlanta to assume the duties
of southeastern manager of the company
with Atlanta as headquarters.
The offices of the southeastern division
headquarters have been installed In the
Rhodes building, where J. L. Marentette
has his office as manager of the Atlanta
branch of the General Film. Mr. Farrell
and his family have moved into a home on
Lucile avenue.
The district comprises Washington,
n. C, Charlotte, N. C, Atlanta, Memphis,
Tenn., Tampa, Fla., New Orleans, La.. Dal-
las, 'Tex., Houston, Tex., and Oklahoma
City, Okla., with the adjacent territory
and cities, with Atlanta as headquarters
over which Mr. Farrell has charge. This
will mean the enlargement of the office
force of the General Film company here.
"The Convict King" Shown.
"The Convict King," .1 photoplay far out
of the beaten track of pictures, a play
that was written by Dudley Glass, an At-
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
637
lanta newspaper man, was shown at the
Alamo theater, Monday.
Lillian Cook's Work Seen.
Many of her Atlanta friends were pleas-
antly surprised Monday to see Lillian
Cook, a young Alabama actress, support-
ing Clara Kimball Young in that star's
latest success. "Camille," which was
shown at the Strand theater.
Miss Cook has been a frequent visitor
to the city, and in many instances enter-
tained here. On New Year's eve, 1914,
she was crowned queen of the celebration
in the Piedmont hotel cafe. She only re-
cently left the speaking stage for the
moving pictures.
She portrays the role of Cecile, the sis-
ter of Armand in "Camille."
Georgia Atkinson to Be Film Player.
Members of the family of Georgia At-
kinson, daughter of the late Governor
William Y. Atkinson, of Newnan, Monday
confirmed the report that she will soon
accept one of the offers that have been
made her by prominent moving picture
studios in the north and east.
For years she has been a devoted stud-
ent of dramatics and of pantomime. She
was studying abroad in Paris at the out-
break of the European war, but, forced to
return to America, resumed her studies
at home. She is singularly fitted for the
screen. Her blonde beauty, symmetry of
features and charm of personality equip
her for this work.
She is one of Georgia's most popular
young women, and has many friends in
Atlanta who will take a keen interest in
her progress.
Hank Cassidy Heads the Georgian.
Hank G. Cassidy, one of the best known
men in Atlanta's theatrical world assumed
charge of the Georgian theater Monday,
after an absence from the city of several
months. Until his appointment to the
Atlanta amusement house he had been at
the head of a chain of moving picture
theaters in Jacksonville.
Mr. Cassidy was formerly manager of
the Grand theater and also the Lyric. He
was advertising manager of the Forsyth
at one time, and has had varied expe-
rience with road theatrical enterprises. A
fevr years ago he was prominently identi-
fied with the Jake Wells amusement in-
terests in Chattanooga.
He has announced a new policy for the
Georgian, a-feature-a-day.
New Atlanta Film Ordinance.
The city clerk is busy sending out copies
of the new film ordinance which was one
of the last laws adopted by the council of
1915.
The ordinance as passed provides for the
manufacture, storage and handling of films
and makes some drastic changes in the
former regulations. Many of the film con-
cerns. It is said, have made arrangements
to secure new Atlanta headquarters so
that the law can be complied with.
C. R. R. Flag at Lyric.
A new kind of official international pass-
port, recognized as uniformly as the Red
Cross emblem, is one of the interesting
exhibits in the lobby of the Lyric theater
in connection with "Fighting for France,"
the war picture being shown all week.
This passport attracted the attention of
hundreds in the lobby of the Grand Sun-
day. It is a large piece of canvas, with
the big figures 1302 and the letters C.
R. R. stamped upon it. In the rivers and
harbors of Belgium this piece of canvas
is recognized by all nations and given
right of way as being the emblem of the
commission of Belgium Relief. Giant war-
ships make way for the tiny barges flying
this flag.
Ohio Sunday Laws
Court of Common Pleas Dissolves Wind-a-meer Injunction Against Closing by
Police — Cleveland Faces Tight Sunday — Exhibitors' League Will Combat Old-
Time Blue Laws — Need for Sunday Shows.
By Hubert Parsons, Cleveland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CLEVELAND. OHIO. — This city is facing
the possibility of being without mo-
tion picture shows on Sundays. . Judge
P. L. A. Lieghley of the court of common
pleas has ruled that Sabbath motion pic-
ture exhibitions are illegal and Cleveland
theater owners are anxiously waiting to
see what attitude the Cleveland police will
assume in the matter. Heretofore there
has been no disposition on the part of the
Cleveland authorities to Interfere with
Sunday motion pictures.
Wind-a-meer Injunction Against Closing.
Judge Lieghley's ruling was made in the
injunction suit of the Standard Building
Company, operating the new Wind-a-meer
theater, Euclid and Holyoke avenues.
East Cleveland. That company recently
obtained a temporary restraining order
from Judge Manuel Levine, preventing the
police of East Cleveland from closing the
theater on Sundays in accordance with an
East Cleveland ordinance. Arnold Good-
man, manager of the Wind-a-meer recently
submitted to arrest an effort to test the
ordinance and referendum petitions to re-
voke the ordinance were circulated.
For several Sundays the Wind-a-meer
was operated and the public admitted
without an admission fee. The crowds
which responded to the invitation of the
management, indicated a strong demand
for Sunday shows.
Judge Lieghle.v's action dissolves the
temporary injunction in the East Cleve-
land case and calls the attention of the
Cleveland authorities to the tact that they
have the legal authority to close all pic-
ture houses. This would affect more than
150 theaters and if enforced, it is declared
many of the theaters would be compelled
to suspend altogether.
Exhibitors Will Combat Closing.
Any attempt to enforce the law pointed
out by Judge Lieghley will be met with
strong opposition on the part of the
Cleveland exhibitors, however, on the
ground that Sunday picture shows have
become a public necessity. Film men are
expected to join with members *of the
Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Exhibit-
ors' League to combat the effect of the de-
cision, and the exhibitors are unanimous
in expressing the intention of continuing
Sunday shows as usual until forcibly
stopped.
People Want Sunday Shows.
"I believe the sentiment of the people
of Cleveland is overwhelmingly in favor
of Sunday picture shows." W. H. Horsey
secretary of the League and proprietor of
the Carlyon theater declared. "I expect
to run my theater as usual and I believe
every other member of the League feels
the same way."
Frank Kenney, proprietor of the Clark
theater and a vice president of the Mo-
tion Picture Exhibitors' League of America,
expressed similar sentiments and declared
his house would be open as usual.
"Public sentiment demands that the
film theaters run on Sunday," Samuel E.
Morris of the World Film declared. "The
same question has come up in other cities.
When a few people in Warren, Ohio, de-
manded that the theaters be closed, the
matter was soon dropped when some
seventy-five warrants were issued against
choir singers for singing on Sunday and
the proprietors of drug stores who kept
open.
Blue Laws Not Meant for Modem Times.
"The 'blue laws' were not meant for
modern times, but if they are to be
strictly enforced there are enough Sunday
institutions and businesses that we could
close to make it uncomfortable for the
anti-Sunday picture people."
E. N. Downs, manager of the Knicker-
bocker theater, Euclid avenue, and E.
82d street, believes 95 per cent of the pic-
ture theaters in Cleveland would be forced
to suspend entirely if compelled to close
their doors on Sundays.
"The fact that the public wants Sunday
pictures is best illustrated by the fact
that Sunday receipts are far larger than
on other days," Mr. Downs said. "Why we
have to make, the show continuous on
Sundays to handle the crowds.
Sunday Profits Needed.
"I would venture to say that not more
than five per cent, of the motion picture
houses could continue to run without
Sunday profits. Expenses are so heavy
for the music and film service that the
Sunday receipts are depended on to pull
us out of the hole."
J. R. Johnson, of the Pathe film exchange,
points out that with picture theaters
closed on Sundays thousands of people
would be forced to hunt recreation In other
■o'ays not so wholesome.
"A Sunday motion picture show, properly
conducted, is beneficial to the whole pub-
lic," Johnson declared. "What will be-
come of the thousands of people who have
no place else to go on Sunday?"
Ministers Oppose Opening.
A group of clergymen are the only per-
sons who have thus far expressed the
hope that Judge Lieghley's decision will
put an end to all Sunday amusements.
Rev. A. L. Moore, pastor of the East
Cleveland Baptist Church, has announced
his intention of appearing before the East
Cleveland council at its next meeting in an
effort to prevent any attempt to rescind
the ordinance prohibiting Sunday shows.
Eight thousand persons petitioned the
council to revoke the measure.
Judge Lieghley's opinion was based on
the Ohio law making it a misdemeanor
to engage in common labor on Sunday.
"Inasmuch as the Supreme court has
held that the keeping open of the corner
grocery store and the corner bakery Is Il-
legal on Sunday, then it follows that
opening a theater on Sunday is a viola-
tion of the law also," Judge Lieghley said.
Of the East Cleveland ordinance which
it was sought to enjoin, the court said:
"The petitioners plead that the ordinance
compelling the closing on Sundays was not
legally passed. The ordinance is not con-
cerned in this case, as there is a law on the
statute books which expressly forbids the
acts the ordinance was intended to pro-
hibit."
World Film Projection Room.
A model picture theater for the use of
exhibitors and visitors is a feature of the
new quarters of the Cleveland World Film
branch just opened in the Belmont build-
ing. Prospect avenue. The new offices
occupy the entire third floor of the build-
ing and are declared to comprise the
largest film office west of New York City.
"PEACE" FILM IN LYNCHBURG.
Manager Barrett of the Belvedere Books
Big Preparedness Feature.
By J. T. Baker, Lynchburg Correspondent
of the Moving Picture World.
T YNCHBURG. VA.— After several of the
■L' larger theaters had declined to take
"The Battle Cry of Peace." Manager Guy
Barrett of the Belvedere, one of the
smaller houses catering to the elite, seized
the opportunity to land this big feature
and will exhibit it here during the week
of January 24. The Belvedere Is now
showing the Metro and Paramount pro-
grams and is one of the few exclusive
picture theaters that are making money.
638
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Forbids Giving Prizes
In Louisville, the Commonwealth's Attorney Has Given Notice to Local Theater
Managers That the Giving of Prizes Is in Violation of the Lottery Laws and
Must Cease — May Make Law Against Trading Stamps.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Louisville Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
LOUISVILLE. KY. — Joseph M. Huffaker,
Commonwealth's Attorney of the Cir-
cuit Court at Louisville, has notified the
proprietors of all local moving picture
theaters that giving aTvay of prizes at the
houses under their control must cease.
It has been the practice of many of the
moving picture theaters, especially those
in outlying districts, to give away tickets
with each admission, entitling the holder
to one chance on the prize distributed.
The attorney states that this practice is a
violation of the lottery laws and must
cease at once. Prizes such as turkeys,
candy, household articles and on occasions
money, have been given away in these
drawings. A number of the houses have
special nights upon which trading stamps,
merchandise, etc., are given away to every
patron, or the women patrons of the
theaters. Of course the regulation could
not interfere with any general distribu-
tion of such merchandise, as there would
be no chance involved.
Giving trading stamps may be abolished
shortly, as several mercantile organiza-
tions of the state are framing a legisla-
tive bill to be introduced at the present
session of the legislature in an attempt
to place a ban on stamps.
WANT CHILDREN'S FILMS.
Organize a Broadside Request to Pro-
ducers for More Pictures for
Young Folks.
Nation-wide efforts to induce film manu-
facturers to make moving pictures espe-
cially for children were inaugurated at a
meeting of the Louisville Board of Cen-
sorship of Motion Pictures for Children,
at a meeting of tlie organization held at
the Library building on Monday, January
10. According to Mrs. Fred Levy, presi-
dent of the organization, and one of the
leaders of the country in the movement
for special performances for children, the
local board has had a great deal of trouble
in finding one film each week which is
especially suitable for children, and no
studio turns them out for that purpose
alone.
Mrs. Levy started the movement in
Louisville whereby children's shows were
inaugurated at the Mary Anderson theater,
one of the Keith houses. Mrs. Levy re-
ports that she has received sixty-five let-
ters, from various cities throughout the
country, stating that they were desirious
of following Louisville's lead In censoring
pictures and sponsoring pictures for
children. In view of the nation-wide in-
terest in the Louisville method it has been
suggested that the board write to each or-
ganization which has sent in such In-
quiries, and direct them to write to the
various film manufacturers and request
that children's films be made. This sug-
gestion was later placed in the form of a
motion, and was adopted. Each organiza-
tion will be asked to time its request so
that the letters will reach the film manu-
facturers on February 15, in order that
all of the manufacturers may consider the
requests at one and the same time.
"We censor pictures only for one show a
week in Louisville, but we have to scour
the country to secure enough films for
that," Mrs. Levy said. "This movement
has proven successful in Louisville and
other cities are now following our lead.
By concerted action we may be able to
cause the film manufacturers to realize
the importance of the movement and
thereby manufacture a sufficient number
of films solely for children." The request
for information came from the heads of
organizations who had read in the news-
papers and magazines of the Louisville
system. A writer from Columbus, Ga.,
said she had read a list of such films ap-
proved by the Louisville board and wished
to know the names of others. In this
connection it is interesting to state that
the Moving Picture World, last spring ran
a list of all films which were shown at
the Mary Anderson during the 1914-15
scholastic season. Beginning at once the
Louisville board will have two members
to act as hostesses at the children's shows.
FILM COMPANY CHANGES NAME.
Children's Feature Film Becomes Alad-
din Film Corporation.
Amended articles of incorporation have
been filed by the Children's Feature Film
Company, changing the name of the com-
pany to the Aladdin Film Corporation.
The articles are signed by N. M. Sweet,
T. J. Morronv, Jr., Kendrick Lewis and
R. W. Conant. The latter is manager of
the company "which expects shortly to
begin active operations in Louisville.
The Aladdin interests are now negotia-
ting for a twenty-acre tract of land near
Louisville upon which they propose to
erect a studio. Mr. Conant recently re-
turned from the East and has a quantity
of good material with which to start pro-
ducing photoplays.
NEW S. & P. FILM MANAGER.
A change has been effected in the S. & P.
Film Supply Company, whereby W. E.
Caroll, who for a number of years was
connected with a local wholesale house,
has purchased an Interest in the company,
and becomes the active manager. Charles
Pressy, president of the company, will re-
tain his interest, however. The company
is arranging to carry a larger stock of
exhibitors' supplies, and is also arranging
to buy a lot of new film material.
SUNDAY EXHIBITORS FINED.
Moving picture exhibitors of Lexington,
Ky., will probably take the Sunday closing
regulations of the city before the Court
of Appeals during the next few days.
Fines of $10 each were assessed against
four moving picture exhibitors on January
10, in connection with the verdicts returned
by the grand jury after trying the indict-
ments returned last summer, charging the
exhibitors with violating the old blue law
forbidding the operation of amusements
and also working on Sunday. The exhib-
itors each pleaded guilty to the original
charge. Judge Charles Kerr, following the
assessment of the fines, stated that each
exhibitor was liable to indictment for each
offense If the matter is brought to the
attention of the grand jury.
Monte Craig Looking for Theater.
JMonte Craig, manager of The New the-
ater, of Staunton, Va.. was recently in
Louisville looking over the moving picture
field "with the intention of establishing a
house or purchasing an establislied house
either in Louisville or vicinity. Mr. Craig
stated that he had had a number of years'
experience in the business, and had spent
a good deal of time in the South.
Fred Hurst Leases the Ruby.
Fred Hurst, of Louisville, has rented the
Ruby theater, a colored show house on
Walnut street, and has taken over the
active management.
Star at Paducah Not Sold.
Newspapers of Paducah, Ky., have re-
tracted a statement to the effect that the
Star theater was Included in a block of
property sold by the Friedman-Keiler
Company to George H. Goodman. The
Star property has not been sold, but re-
mains in the ownership of Judge James,
Campbell, of Paducah.
Expects to Show "Nation" Film.
Pressley L. Hamilton, treasurer of Mac-
auley's theater, which is booked to show
the film "The Birth of a Nation," stated
that the objections which had been raised
to the showing in Louisville would un-
doubtedly be overruled and that he was
confident that the film would be shown for
two weeks starting February 14. Mr.
Hamilton stated that there were too many
people in Louisville "who "were anxious to
see the film, and that the city authorities
were too broad-minded to rule against the
showing of such a production. In fact
Mr. Hamilton is of the opinion that the
objections raised will prove excellent pub-
licity for the show.
Prints Its Weekly Program.
The Cherokee theater, of Louisville, is
getting out a weekly program of films
to be shown at the popular outskirt the-
ater. This program is delivered through-
out the residential district surrounding
the theater. The plan has exceptional ad-
vantages in that it gives the people a line
on the shows to be seen, and prevents
the disappointment in seeing unexpectedly
second run pictures which have previously
been seen at the down town theaters.
Stuart W. Cayce Teaches Y. M. C. A.
Classes.
Stuart W. Cayce is in charge of the
classes in photoplay writing at the Louis-
ville Y. M. C. A. this year. Mr. Cayce
was active in handling them last season.
Ben AH Theater at Lexington Burns
Damage of About $80,000 Caused by Fire That Started Above the Stage— Partly
Covered by Insurance and Will Be Remodeled.
I.
EXINGTON, KY.— Fire, believed to have
tically destroyed the Ben All theater of
Lexington, Ky.. early on the morning of
January 11. The damage is estimated at
$80,000. The fire, which broke out in the
flies above the stage, was discovered by
Hamilton Brown, advertising manager of
the theater, who maintained apartments
on the third floor, and who had a narrow
escape. The fire department after a hard
struggle succeeded in confining the fire to
the walls of the building. The interior of
the main auditorium while remaining in-
taot, was badly damaged by smoke, water
and heat.
The Ben AH theater was built by a
Lexington stock company, headed by the
late James B. Haggin, at a cost of about
$2,000,000.
For the past few months the house has
been running nothing but pictures. At
present it Is owned by the Berryman
Realty Company, and Charles Scott, form-
erly of Louisville, is manager.
A velvet curtain, valued at $10,000, was
destroyed along with the other stage
properties. C. H. Berryman, head of the
company, stated that the company car-
ried $70,000 on the building, and that it
would be remodeled and opened again in
about two months. The Phoenix Hotel, the
City Hall and several other buildings were
in Imminent danger tor a time. The theater
is without a doubt the handsomest struc-
ture of its kind in the state outside of
Louisville.
Taiuiarv 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
639
CINCINNATI NOTES.
Some Local Hits.
The extraordinary and growing popu-
larity of good features was never better
illustrated in Cincinnati than on a recent
typical Sunday, when Manager I. Libson,
with three of the biggest houses in Cin-
cinnati devoted to moving pictures, within
two blocks of each other, was turning
people away all day. At the Family, until
recently a five-cent house, the Triangle-
Keystone program was drawing big
crowds; at the Strand Mary Pickford, in
"The Foundling," A Famous Players re-
lease on the Paramount program, kept the
house filled and the lobby crowded with a
waiting list, while at the Walnut "Green-
Eyed Monster," a Fox release, was equally
successful. Other features showing down-
town have been doing well also, and there
is no apparent let-up in the eagerness of
the public to see and pay for first-class
productions of this nature.
Gets First Riot Films.
Manager C. W. Deibel. of the Dome the-
ater, at Toungstown, Ohio, was the first
exhibitor in that city to show pictures of
the recent destructive strike riots in East
Toungstown, the adjoining industrial vil-
lage. The interest in these pictures was
naturally great in Toungstown, and as
Manager Deibel was fortunate enough to
get them almost while the ruins were still
smoking, he drew houses with them.
Despite an attack of pneumonia and
various other handicaps. Director Rex
Weber, of the Moon Film Company, and
the Flve-A Studios, has completed the
production of another of his one-reel pic-
tures, under the title of "Safety First."
The theme of the picture is the work of
the reckless joy-rider, and some first-class
work was handled on the downtown
streets, although some of the scenes were
barely finished ahead of police inter-
ference.
Wants Cincinnati's Zoo
Animal Exhibition Has Been Losing Money and May Be Dispersed — Highland
Film Company Has Offered to Take Over Property — May Make Big Amuse-
ment Center as Well as Picture Studio Plant.
By Kenneth C. Grain, Cincinnati Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CINCINNATI, OHIO.— A plan which
makes a decided appeal to the entire
city of Cincinnati has been proposed by
the Highland Film Corporation, of this
city, bringing that company into the warm
glow of the limelight in striking fashion.
For some months the ultimate fate of the
Cincinnati Zoo, the pride of the city, has
been hanging in the balance, inasmuch as
the company operating it declared that it
is losing money and must be disposed of
in some manner.
A commission of leading citizens, headed
by August Herrmann, of baseball fame, was
formed to consider ways and means of
saving the famous institution to the city,
but so far no satisfactory plan for that
purpose has been evolved. Then the High-
land Film Corporation came to the front
last week with an offer to take over the
property at a fair valuation, with ten
acres of land adjoining it, and to use the
whole for moving picture purposes. The
proposition made a deep impression at
once, on account of its obvious feasibility,
and of the chance it offers to keep the
Zoo intact and open to the public.
President James T. Ford, of the High-
land, stated that if suitable arrangements
for the purchase of the Zoo by his company
could be made he would close the deal at
once, releasing the options which he now
holds on a site at Ft. Thomas. From the
standpoint Of the Highland company the
plan offers many attractions, as the loca-
tion of the Zoo is very favorable, from
every standpoint, while the ten-acre tract
adjoining gives ample room for ttie neces-
sary buildings to complete the plant. More-
over, the plan is to add to the attractions
of the Zoo itself such amusement devices
as skating rinks, a swimming pool, a large
moving-picture theater and other enter-
tainment features which would make the
place as a whole a big drawing-card and
a probable revenue-producer.
Adequate financial assistance from the
city and leading business men is also
promised, on account of the determination
in all quarters to prevent the sale of the
property and the shipment to other points
of the splendid collection of animals there;
and it is therefore a present probability
thnt the Highland Film Corporation will
presently be possessed of a plant and a
zoological collection second to none in the
country.
Lack of State License Hinders Film Company
Interstate Amusement Company Could Not Sue Exhibitors in Chattanooga for
Lack of State License — Important Decision.
By G. D. Grain, Chattanooga Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN.— An interest-
ing decision was handed down at
Washington on January 10 which has a
strong bearing on future theatrical con-
tracts in the state of Tennessee as well
as elsewhere. The Supreme Court of the
United States in the case of the Interstate
Amusement Company, a theatrical booking
agency, of Chicago, against Catron and
Albert, managers of a Chattanooga the-
ater, held that foreign firms doing busi-
ness within a state are subject to the
state's laws requiring them to be licensed.
The Tennessee courts reached the same
decision when the issue was tried, but the
case was taken to the higher courts. The
lower courts held that Catron and Albert
could not be sued because the booking
agency was not licensed to do business in
Tennessee, and this decision was upheld
by the highest court.
The Chicago concern contended that it
was doing business only in an interstate
way. and was not subject to the state law.
According to the purport nf this decision,
lawyers say. all film companies would be
forced to hold state licenses in order to be
able to go into court and enforce any
contracts which might have been entered
into with exhibitors. The matter has been
of a great deal of interest to theatrical
people generally since it was originally
taken up in the lower courts.
commodious. The best film service obtain-
able will be used in this theater, which
will class with the best in the South. Mr.
Wassman will give the theater his per-
sonal attention, but will not neglect the
Crystal theater, which is handling capacity
business. Mr. Wassman has been in Nash-
ville for ten years and has been very suc-
cessful in the moving picture business. He
attributes his success to the policy of giv-
ing the best obtainable pictures for the
price of the admission, regardless of cost
or competition.
Theaters and Grip Epidemics.
The epidemic of grip and kindred dis-
eases which has been raging In the
Middle West, not to mention the rest of
the country, during the past month or so.
has called for every possible effort on the
part of the health authorities; and in Cin-
cinnati and Hamilton special efforts have
been devoted to the cause of good ventila-
tion, the lack of which in public places is
declared to be largely responsible for the
spread of the disease.
At Hamilton a general communication
was issued last week by the health de-
partment to exhibitors, embodying a series
of rules for the prevention of disease.
Thorough airing of every house at the
conclusion of each performance is re-
quired, with due warning in advance to
patrons; the prevention of expectoration
and the arrest of people guilty of this sort
of thing, and other means of preventing
contamination, are set forth in the letter.
The Cincinnati Board of Health, on the
request of the City Club and other civic
organizations, is contemplating similar
measures, as the spread of grip, pneumonia
and even tuberculosis, has been alarming
lately.
NEW NASHVILLE HOUSE READY.
W. H. Wassman, of Nashville, Tenn., is
preparing shortly to open the new Knick-
erbocker theater, which will be arranged
with entrances on Capitol boulevard and
also on Sixth avenue. The new house will
be complete in every detail, fireproof, and
Tennessee Chosen Items.
Seven exhibitions are being given daily
by the Gay theater, of Knoxville, Tenn.,
which is running the Triangle program.
A special orchestra is supplying music for
all of the films shown. Tlie Fox program
is also run at this house in connection
with the Triangle films.
The Bijou, of Knoxville, has completed
a week's run of the great film production
"The Battle Cry of Peace." Prices for this
show were 15. 25 and 50 cents for night
and 25 cents for matinees. One perform-
ance was given each afternoon and night.
The Lyric, of Chattanooga, booked Clara
Kimball Toung, In "Camille," for a three-
day run, starting January 20. Miss Toung
has proven a very popular actress with
the theater goers of Chattanooga, and can
always be depended upon to draw good
crowds.
In spite of heavy rains an unusually
large crowd visited the Queen theater, of
Knoxville, Tenn., to see a return engage-
ment of the famous photoplay "Hypo-
crites," which drew capacity crowds at its
first introduction to the city.
C. E. Shurtleff Heads Local V-L-S-E.
R. S. Shrader, for some months head of
the Cincinnati office of the V-L-S-E com-
bination, establishing that exchange in
this city, has again moved on, being sent
to Cleveland office of the company. He has
been succeeded in Cincinnati by C. E.
Shurtleff. formerly manager of the De-
troit office of the company, P. B. Elliott
continuing as assistant manager at the
Cincinnati office. Mr. Shrader has estab-
lished the "Big Four" goods firmly In
popular favor in Cincinnati, and his friends
among the exhibitors regret keenly his
leaving.
Pathe Man Sees Good Business.
Returning last week from a trip over
the entire territory served out of the Cin-
cinnati office of the Pathe company. Man-
ager C. E. Holah reports that prospects
could not well be better, both for the
Pathe program and for business in gen-
eral. He visited Louisville, Lexington,
Charleston, Huntington, Columbus and
Dayton, besides several smaller places, and
in all of them exhibitors stated that busi-
ness for 1916 had opened up splendidly.
D. F. Faralla, who has been for the past
eight months cashier of the Cincinnati
Pathe office, has been placed in the office
force of the Pathe company in New York
The Atlas Theater Company recently or-
ganized at Toledo, Ohio, by George
Fleischman and others, with a capital
stock of $10,000, will construct a moving
picture house in that city at once.
640
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Avenue Theater Leased
Detroit Legitimate House Taken by Pliny P. Craft, Fred M. Randall and Ken-
neth H. Kolpein — Renamed the Triangle — Opened Sunday Morning, January
9, as an Exclusively Moving Picture House — Managed by James Rutherford.
By Jacob Smith, Detroit Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DETROIT, MICH. — Tile Avenue tlieater.
Woodward and Jelterson avenues, one
of tlie oldest amusement places in the
city and tor the past three years playing
stock, has been leased to the Triangle
Theater Corporation by Franli Drew, cap-
italized at $1,000 the principal stock-
holders being Pliny P. Craft, Fred M.
Randall and Kenneth H. Kolpein. The
theater closed with stock at eleven o'clock
Saturday night, Jan. 8, and 12 hours later
reopened as an exclusive motion picture
house playing Triangle films, downtown
first run.
The house manager appointed is James
Rutherford, for the past seven months he
was assistant manager and press agent
of the Miles-Detroit theater. The name
of the theater has been changed to the
Triangle. Prices are 10 to 25 cents for
matinees and 10 to 50 cents at night.
SOME J. H. KUNSKY CHANGES.
From the office of John H. Kunsky, Inc.,
2206-2212 Dime Bank building, emanated
last week a number of important items of
news, as follows:
Harry I. Irons Goes South.
Harry I. Irons has recently resigned as
manager of the Liberty theater, on ac-
count of his health, and will go South.
Mr. Irons has been associated with Mr.
Kunsky on and off for a number of years
and was a valuable manager. He has man-
aged theaters in other cities and has
nearly all his life been connected with
the theatrical business. Mr. Irons will go
South before Jan. 15, where he expects to
take the management of some theater, al-
though at this particular time he has
nothing definite in vie"w. Mr. Irons regrets
leaving Detroit, but his health demands it.
L. H. Gardner to Manage Royal.
L. H. Gardner has been appointed man-
ager of John H. Kunsky's Royal theater
on Monroe avenue. Mr. Gardner for the
past seven months has been managing the
Strand theater in Saginaw. Previous to
that time he was manager of the Rosedale
in Detroit.
The New Theater.
Work will start before February 1 on
the new Kunsky theater at Witherell and
Broadway, facing Grand Circus Park,
which will be one of the largest and most
beautiful photoplay houses in the country.
C. Howard Crane Is the supervising archi-
tect, and w^ith him in the designing of
this playhouse will be Arthur Lamb, who
designed the Strand theater in New York.
Further details regarding this enterprise
will be announced later.
Advertisement on Screen.
The ''Weekly Film News." the house or-
gan of the John H. Kunsky enterprises,
contained two splendid articles in the Jan-
uary 2 issue. One was on censorship and
the other on "advertising films." Howard
O. Pierce, who edits this publication, gave
the 60,000 readers of the "Weekly Film
News" some tangible reasons why too
much censorship of motion pictures was
a bad thing for the industry. As to ad-
vertising films, he said, in part: "Adver-
t4slng is all right In its place. But as to
a'dvertising matter projected upon the mo-
tion picture screen, that is another mat-
ter. We maintain that the patrons of any
theater come to be entertained — that's
why they pay money — and they, expect the
kind of entertainment they pay for — not
to be regaled with an ill assortment of
advertising matter for which they care
nothing. We have been offered consider-
able sums of money to exploit commercial
films in the Kunsky theaters, but have re-
fused under all conditions."
The William Penn Closes.
The William Penn theater on Woodward
avenue, Detroit, is closed again. Lack of
patronage is the reason. It is a beautiful
theater, but competition is too keen In
that particular section of the city.
New Companies in Detroit.
The latest incorporations in Michigan
are as follows:
Peerless Film Company, Detroit, $2,000;
Otto A. Seestedt, Ralph B. Peckham and
Charles J. Welsh. This firm will carry on
the exchange formerly operated under the
name of the Detroit Kriterion Film Com-
pany. Mr. Peckham will continue as gen-
eral manager.
The Northeastern Detroit Amusement
Company, capital stock, $70,000; stock-
holders, John M. Fuchs, George H. Fleisch-
hut and Joseph Miller. A motion picture
theater is planned.
Official War Films company, Detroit;
capital stock, $20,000. Principal stock-
holders, Andrew H. Green, Jr., August
Frobel and Arthur H. Blankmeyer. The
latter is president of the Grand Circuit
Tkeater Company.
Picture House Pickpockets.
An unusual number of complaints have
been made to the Detroit police depart-
ment during the last sixty days by people
who claimed they were robbed in motion
picture theaters. Just last week two de-
tectives caught several men working the
crowds at the Monroe avenue picture
houses, their stunt being to move from
one empty seat to another. Police Commis-
sioner Gillespie says that many of these
theater robberies could be avoided if the
managers and ushers would keep a closer
surveillance on the audience.
Chosen Detroit Items.
Adam J. Orth, who operates the Park-
view theater. Parkview and Kercheval
avenues, Detroit, is interested in the new
theater which is in contemplation of be-
ing erected at the opposite corner. It is
to be a large house, seating over 1,000.
Tlie Vendome theater on Grand River
avenue, owned by William F. Klatt, is to
be enlarged.
The Gladwin Park theater is increasing
its weekly receipts materially by giving
matinees as often as three times during
the week days. Tiiis applies particularly
to the days when big features have been
secured.
C. G. Kingsley, formerly in the Cincin-
nati office, has been appointed assistant
manager of the Detroit office of the Fox
Film Corporation.
The Parkview theater at Parkview and
Kercheval avenues, is for lease. Since
built it was operated by C. M. Orth, who
is now promoting a new theater which
will be erected on the opposite corner, to
seat about 1,000.
At the annual meeting of the Gilligham
& Smith enterprises, which operates a
chain of theaters in Grand Rapids, the
following officers were elected: A. J.
Gilligham, president and managing di-
rector; vice-president, H. C. Cornelius;
secretary, W. J. Clark; Charles H. Seaman,
treasurer and general manager; Tom
Parker Junkin, assistant manager and
press representative. Mr. Gilligham resides
in Detroit where he owns the Empire
theater.
Mich., by August Kliest and his son, Jul-
ius Klist, now owners of the two play-
houses in that city.
Detroit's Mayor Says Local Censorship May Come
Asks Board of Estimates to Appropriate Fimd So That Recreation Commissioa
Can Employ Officials to Censor Films.
DETROIT, MICH. — The following is an
excerpt from the annual address of
Mayor Oscar B. Marx, of Detroit, delivered
to the common council on Tuesday, Jan.
11, and is of particular importance to mo-
tion picture exhibitors of Detroit.
"Detroit is not narrow or pruddish in its
judgment of the theater, yet wishes to
have its performances up to the highest
standard of decency. To this end I re-
quest that your honorable body allow the
Recreation Commission sufficient funds
to engage such employes as may be neces-
sary to obtain capable and intelligent
censorship of all theatrical performances
in this city of Detroit."
That there will be local censorship there
is not the least doubt unless the exhibitors
bring action to bear. The Board of Esti-
mates is said to be in favor of granting
the necessary appropriation, which means
that inside of one year there will be cen-
sorship carried on under the supervision
of the Recreation Commission.
More Business at Higher Prices.
That it is just as easy to get more
money for good features is proven at th»
Washington theater, Detroit. A year ago
the parquet prices were 10 and 15 cents.
M. Harlan Starr, manager, prevailed upon
the owner, John H. Kunsky, to advance
the price to 25 cents for parquet seats at
evening and holiday matinee perform-
ances. A few people "kicked " at the start,
but today the Washington is doing more
business at its advanced prices than it did
formerly when the prices were less. "It
just requires backbone to advance your
prices," said Mr. Starr. "But when the
public realizes the big show you are giv-
ing them for the money, in comparison to
what the same money can buy in other
amusement lines, there will be no
trouble."
New License Fee Ordinance.
Eddie Barnett, the trouble-making al-
derman, is preparing an ordinance which
he will introduce into the Detroit common
council, compelling all theaters over 600
seating capacity to pay a yearly license
fee of $100. Some time ago an ordinance
was passed reducing the license fee to $25
in order to permit the smaller theaters to
install fire alarm boxes. Managers who
paid $50 before the ordinance was passed
are now asking for a refund.
Big Benefit Week at Detroit.
One hundred Detroit motion picture the-
aters gave benefit performances for half
of the week of December 12 to aid the
building fund of one of the crippled chil-
dren's hospitals.
New House in Pontiac.
Plans have been drawn for a $50,000
theater building to be erected in Pontiac,
Buys Theater in Flint.
E. J. Stanton and wife have purchased
the Lyric theater, Flint, Mich. It is locat-
ed at Saginaw and Water streets. The
Stantons now own the Royal theater. Ex-
tensive improvements will be made in the
spring to the Lyric.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
641
Current Illinois Notes.
Thomas B, Henderson. 58 years old,
owner of the Apollo theater at Princeton,
111., Is dead.
Manager Jules Ruben of the Strand
theater at Aurora, 111., Is using in connec-
tion with each show a marvelous elec-
trical effect, "The Tempest." upon which
he has been working for some time. The
Strand has a new policy, changing three
times a week, on Sunday, Tuesday and
Thursday.
"How Mollie Made Good." Burns Man-
tie's story of stage stars at home, had its
first down-state showing at the Hippo-
drome in Peoria, where It ran four days.
Manager Lamb of the Palm theater at
Rockford. 111., used "The Kingdom of
Noseyland." with Elsie Albert, for a spe-
cial show for children.
Manager Hill of the South Side theater
at Aledo has a new policy of showing but
three days a week, but giving high-class
features. The first of these was George
Kleine's "The Spendthrift."
"Request after request," said the Or-
pheum at Rockford in returning "At Bay."
Quincy Censor Resigns
Civic Conscience Leads George Luther, Quincy, Illinois, Censor to Quit Board —
Finds That It Is Not the Function of a Community to Prohibit Exhibition of
Moving Pictures That the People Want to See.
By Frank H. Madison, Illinois Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
Michigan Short Items.
"The Lion and the Mouse"* "was shown
at the Rex theater in Three Rivers. Mich.,
under the auspices of the King's Daugh-
ters.
Manager McDonald of the Orpheum
theater at Flint, Mich., has booked the
Fox film service, to run in conjunction
with Paramount and World Film features.
The Powers theater at Grand Rapids,
Mich., will have "The Birth of a Nation"
for a return booking as soon as the De-
troit engagement is ended. The Rams-
dell theater at Manistee. Mich., announces
it will have the picture soon.
Manager L. C. Barnes of the Elite thea-
ter at Kalamazoo contem.plates establish-
ing a rest and reading room, where pat-
rons may wait until the next perform-
ance.
Michigan Changes.
The .Pastime theater at Oxford, Mich.,
has gone out of business, leaving the
field to Manager Rann of the Oxford
theater.
Newman Fitzgerald and J. E. Adams
have opened a moving picture theater at
Black Lake. Mich.
L. D. Mlckam has opened a new mov-
ing picture theater at Mesick, Mich., which
he will operate three days a week.
George Finch has opened a moving pic-
ture theater at Columbiavllle, Mich.
QUINCY, ILL. — "I have come to the con-
clusion that it is not practicable and
not the function of a local community to
prohibit the exhibition of pictures which
the people "want to see."
This significant statement Is from a
letter by George Luther in presenting to
the mayor of Quincy. 111., his resignation
from the local board of censors. Mr.
Luther was one of the most active mem-
bers of a board which ran the gamut of
local censorship ideas and then relaxed
until it may now be said to be in a nat-
ural process of disintegration. It has
been unable to secure a quorum recently
for its meetings. There is before the city
council which created the body a plan to
formally dissolve the board. This move-
ment took the form of a motion to dis-
cuss the situation at a conference. In
this conference would be the city council,
sitting as a committee of the whole, the
censors and the local exhibitors.
Activities of the board which made it
obnoxious were decisions that a member,
unable to attend a session, might pass
upon a picture by telephone and a request
that it be allowed to supervise other
forms of amusement.
The Quincy Herald thinks Mr. Luther's
statement as to "pictures which the
people want to see" is a trifle broad, but
concludes that "more and more, however,
the thought is crystallizing that the ex-
tent of censorship should be the prohi-
bition of pictures admittedly Immoral, de-
moralizing to' the youth or calculated to
stir up serious civil, racial or religious
strife. Going beyond that, the power of
censorship becomes undemocratic and an
institution of oppression rather than Jus-
tice."
"Nation" Film Fills Hotels.
"A four days' engagement of a circus"
is the description given of the return en-
gagement of "The Birth of a Nation" to
the Temple at Alton, 111. The out-of-town
business was reflected in the hotel pat-
ronage, local papers declaring nearly
every room was filled. The Sunday shows
played to 2.100 persons. In the course of
Michigan Board of Health Advises Seeing Films
In a Bulletin It Discusses Eye-strain and Tells How to Avoid It — Says It Is De-
sirable to Attend Shows Occasionally.
Special to Moving Picture World from Midwest News Service.
LANSING, MICH. — "A subdued light In
the theater Is much less irritating
than when the only light visible comes
from the scre«n." says the Michigan State
Board of Health in a bulletin designed to
encourage attendance at picture shows.
"The progress made In the character of
subjects presented in the picture shows
today makes it desirable for all enquir-
ing people to attend at least occasion-
ally," it says. "Annoying after-elf ects on
the eyes of many prevent them from en-
Joying the social diversion and often the
educational advantages thus derived. The
great majority of those who suffer from
eye strain after watching moving pictures
can find much, if not complete relief, in
perfectly fitted glasses. The picture may
not be quite so sharp, but this is more
than compensated for by the increased
comfort. For those with very sensitive
eyes, a colored glass, either amber, yel-
lowish green or amethyst, may be
necessary to give complete relief. There
have been put on the market recently
several varieties of colored glass, each
of which has some advantage, so that
some suitable color can usually be se-
cured. A subdued light In the theater is
much less irritating than when the only
light visible comes from the screen. It
is also advisable to avoid sitting in a
place where It Is necessary to look up-
ward, as the additional strain becomes
very tiresome, and frequently leaves a
headache."
To Build in Grand Haven.
Nathaniel Robinson of Grand Haven,
Mich., has had plans drawn for a new
moving picture theater. It will be 35x107
feet, hollow tile and cement construc-
tion, and absolutely fireproof. The front
will be in Doric style built brick and
tile. A feature will be the lighting,
which will be through a concealed sys-
tem, and there will be no visible fixtures.
All radiators are to be placed in the wall.
The seating capacity will be 500.
A moving picture theater has been
opened in the Welgland building at Biggs-
ville. 111. It will operate three nights a
week.
Chandlervllle. 111., is without a moving
picture show for the first time in four
years, Robert Harbison having ceased to
operate the Pastime theater
the engagement the Chicago and Alton
ran a special train from Jacksonville, the
C. P. & St. L. one from Grafton, and all
steam and electric lines held trains for
the night shows.
Vaudeville was laid off for a week at
the Empress theater In Decatur to play
the Griffith film.
The Gaiety theater in Kankakee 'has
booked the picture for February 16-18.
Retaliation in Sunday Closing.
The Sunday show controversy has
broken out again in Illinois — at East St.
Louis, Ottawa and Virginia. In the first
two cities the old retaliatory tactics in a
saloon fight are responsible. The same
old threats, "If the saloons are shut the
moving picture theaters also must be
closed." At Virginia the opposition by
three churches and the various women's
auxiliaries and temperance societies Is
active. McDaniels & Long of the Truman
tlieater had promised to run religious pic-
tures and give sacred music If allowed to
operate on Sundays.
Theaters and Quarantine.
After seven and a half weeks of quar-
antine because of diphtheria, children un-
der fourteen years of age In Belleville,
111., are now allowed to attend moving
picture shows.
Children under eighteen in Litchfield,
111., are barred from photoplay houses,
church and school by a recent ruling of
the city council which was coping with
a number of contagious diseases.
Rex in Petersburg Burned.
Fire destroyed the Rex theater at Pe-
tersburg. 111., owned by Arthur Simons
and W. W. Watts of the Vaudette Amuse-
ment Company of Springfield. The loss
was $5,000. Crossed wires In the oper-
ating room are blamed for the fire.
New Incorporations.
Secretary of State Stevenson at Spring-
field has issued certificates of incorpora-
tion as follows: The Frank Calder
Amusement Company of Chicago, capital
stock, $2,500; the incorporators, Charles
J. Martin, Edward W. Weiss and Asher J.
Goldfine. The Harry Culbertson Company
of Chicago, capital stock, $25,000: to con-
duct and operate places of amusement: in-
corporators are Harry Culbertson. Elbert
Ferguson and Edward R. England.
Makes Open Benefit Offer.
Managers may not agree upon the value
of benefits, but Manager M. Higglns of
the HIggins opera house at St. David, 111.,
has offered his house free one night a
week to any lodge or society. All the
organization is to do Is to furnish the
films and the crowds.
Illinois Changes.
Hedrlck & Vanblair have opened a mov-
ing picture show at Loraine, 111.
A new moving picture theater has been
opened at Ellis Grove, 111.
Bennett & Messinger of the Variety
theater at Westfleld, 111., have purchased
the building in which their show has been
located and will make extensive improve-
ments.
The Photoplay theater on Magnolia
street in Elmwood, 111., formerly operated
by H. C. Hatcher, has been reopened by
J. A. Vance, with Mr. Hatcher as man-
ager.
Frank H. June has sold the Playhouse
on South Boulevard in Oak Park, III., to
H. M. Gollos. manager of the Plaisance
theater in Austin, 111. The house has
been remodeled by the new owner.
642
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Credit in Kansas City
Local Exchange Men Interested in Arranging a Credit Association and Inter-
change Bureau — Universal's Credit Man Discusses the Matter — What Such a
Bureau Would Accomplish in the Way of Co-operation.
Special to Moving Picture World from Kansas City News Service.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Considerable inter-
est has been expressed in Kansas
City concerning the Minneapolis Idea of
organizing credit associations among the
exchanges. G. B. Howe, credit man for
the Universal here, has been thinking — -
and hoping — on this subject for some
time, and he is one who is ready to par-
ticipate actively in the organization of a
credit interchange bureau here. Two or
three months ago Mr. Howe outlined the
advantages of such a project to a Kan-
sas Citizen who is in touch with the local
Association of Credit Men, and the mat-
ter was taken up with them; but the
Association was not then ready to "take
on" the moving picture men as a class.
Meanwhile, the project has been simmer-
ing in Mr. Howe's brain, where the spark
of the Minneapolis action kindled a fire.
"All the exchanges should be glad to
get into such a movement, ■which would
be their common advantage," said Mr.
Howe. "Other lines of business cooper-
ate beautifully in this respect. The ex-
changes now have a very agreeable at-
mosphere of mutual good will and gen-
eral cooperation. This is the chance to
make the good feeling practically
effective.
"It is a mistake to presume that the
chief purpose of a credit association is to
discover and punish the bad debtor. Its
purpose, as proved in these other credit
organizations, is to discover and reward
the good customer, cooperation giving
him his dues much more quickly, and
with less red tape and time, than individ-
ual inquiry. Credits are so much a mat-
ter of character and human qualities, that
the mere data on a customer's past busi-
ness is only one feature;, what we want is
the opinions of other credit men."
I
HOUSE IN INDEPENDENCE, MO.,
BURNS.
Lewis Theater Building Destroyed —
Partly Covered by Insurance.
NDEPENDENCE, MO. — The building
erected by John E. Lewis in 1912 in
this city and occupied chiefly by his Lewis
theater, was destroyed by fire early in the
morning of January 10. This was the
largest structure in Independence except
the court house, and represented an in-
vestment of $50,000. Mr. Lewis at once
made arrangements to operate a picture
showr in the Keystone theater, until re-
cently used by a group of young ladies
for a picture enterprise, and will rebuild
his theater.
The building was a two-story structure,
occupied on the ground floor by the the-
ater, and on the seiond floor by a dancing
club. The theater had a seating capacity
of 1.000. Mr. Lewis had in past years
occasionally given vaudeville programs,
but recently was putting on a very high
class picture show, with serials and fea-
tures. He maintained a large orchestra.
An airdome adjoining the building was
used In the summer, and this also waa
destroyed.
Mr. Lewis had $32,500 insurance on the
building, and $4,350 on the contents. The
moving picture machine, however, was
not insured. Mr. Lewis was overcome by
smoke while trying to save the machine,
being unsuccessful in the attempt.
LOCAL UNIVERSAL CONVENTION
A meeting of road men and department
heads of the Universal exchange at Kan-
sas City, was held January 10. The busi-
ness session, at which "the good of the
order" was discussed, and definite sug-
gestions made for improving the service,
and for cooperation, took place at the
oflices, from which adjournment was had
to the Pennant cafe and a seven-course
dinner. R. C. Cropper, manager of the
exchange, presided at both business and
festive affairs, and the others present
were: G. B. Howe, credit man; H. G. Gill,
publicity agent; G. L. Heinrich, booker,
and Roadmen C. W. Potter, Herbert
Thacher, "Red" Jones, Wm. Parsons and
J. E. Dodson. C. A. Nichols, Blue Bird
representative, was a guest.
At this meeting Mr. Cropper announced
his establishment of a prize contest, the
principal sum being $25 which is to go
every four weeks to the man whose ac-
counts produce the most business. The
race is nowr very close, and the men are
exerting unusual efforts to win. They all
thought they were working as hard as
they could anyway, but the filip of the
bonus does as a matter of fact make them
think a little faster when a possibility
and a prospect looms up.
Richard Robertson at World Film Helm.
T. Y. Henry, who was manager of the
World Film exchange at Kansas City, has
been appointed manager of the Salt Lake
City office of the General. Richard Rob-
ertson, previously a traveler from the
Kansas City oflSce of the World Film, and
well-known as a film man, has succeeded
Mr. Henry.
W. G. Parsons Goes to the "U."
Wm. G. Parsons, formerly booker for
the World Film Corporation at Kansas
City, is now on the road for the Universal.
Another new Universal man on the road
is J. Dodson, also an experienced traveler.
Getting Film Matter in Newspapers.
The use of moving picture pages by
newspapers is spreading in the Kansas
City district like the proverbial prairie
fire. The Kansas City Post and the Star
are publishing weekly pages, which every
week become better. Now the Journal
will publish a page, at least once — and it
is expected that it will look so good that
the practice will become established. This
first Journal page is one based on the
appreciation of Sarah Bernhardt. H. G.
Gill, publicity manager for the Universal
exchange at Kansas City, has now 27
newspapers in the district using the serv-
ice he supplies for their moving picture
pages. Some of these papers are pub-
lished in towns where Universal service
is not taken. The reading matter is not
exclusively Universal.
"Won't the other exchanges now try to
get the privilege of supplying the mat-
ter for papers in some of these towns?"
was asked.
"Sure, and no objections," said Mr.
Gill. "What we want to do is to get
the papers started publishing the moving
picture material. And if it is good stuff,
it doesn't matter so much who fur-
nishes it."
The Glory theater, Thirty-Ninth and
Troost, "pulled off" a new one last week
in running a full week of Broadway Uni-
versal Features. The house had been run-
ning these features occasionally, but
managed to get a full seven days of them.
And they are making good for the owner,
Mr. Van Zandt. The regular prices pre-
vail, 10 and 20 cents.
Several private showings of Blue Bird
features have been held at Kansas City,
in the headquarters ot Twelfth and Mc-
Gee streets, with much delight to the
spectators. The pictures shown were
Sarah, the "Divine." and "Undine."
PRAIRIE STATE NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from ■
Midwest News Service.
Managers Guests of Operators at Dinner.
/^LINTON, IOWA.— The willingness of
v> managers and employees in Clinton,
la., to meet each other half-way was as-
signed as the reason for the prosperity in
Clinton moving picture houses by speakers
at the annual banquet of the operators
and stage employees in that city. Local
managers were guests of the operators.
No request made by the Clinton union
has been refused. This was due, said
George Otterbach of the union, to the fact
that the employees made requests for
what they actually needed, not demanding
much with the expectation of getting a
little. Speakers were William E. Hayes,
Dan Winget, Otto Korn, Dr. M. Henle, Paul
Hart, Glen Lambertson, Henry Pahl, Harry
Killean, Ed. Schaller, Charles Chell and
Ed. Lorenzen. George Otterbach was
toastmaster.
Buys Theater in Sioux City.
Miss Lucille Brothers of Sioux City has
purchased the Photorun theater, 4010
Morningside avenue, in that city, from
Fred B. Phipps. Her brother Norvin will
assist her in operating it. Her father
owns the building in which the theater is
located.
Operators' Association in Mason City.
Moving picture operators ot Mason City,
la., at a dinner at the home of Frank Cota,
formed the North Iowa Operators' Asso-
ciation. Tile following oflficers were elect-
ed: Charles Armstrong, president; Frank
Cota, vice-president; Ray Tourney, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Those present were Frank Cota, Bijou;
Charles Armstrong, Regent; Ray Tourney,
Star; George Bowling, Casino; Frank
Cawley, formerly of the Star, and Roy
Starr and Glen Childers.
New Des Moines Theater Company.
The Strand Theater Company ot Des
Moines, la., has filed articles of incor-
poration in the office of the county re-
corder at Des Moines. The object of the
concern is to furnish public amusements.
The capital stock is $10,000. The officers
are as follows: A. A. Hamilton, president:
F. O. Davis, vice-president, and H. E.
Evans, secretary and treasurer. All are
of Des Moines.
Iowa Changes.
Construction has begun on the new
Model theater at 917 Fourth street in
Dubuque, la., which will be operated by
I. Wigodsky & Co. It will be of glazed
terra cotta and tile, and will cost $13,000.
J. E. Boyle, owner of Dreamland the-
ater in Dubuq\ie, has taken a lease on a
building at Fifth and Main streets which
will be remodeled into a modern photo-
play house.
M. D. Baldwin sold the Star theater at
Knoxville, la., to C. L. Elder of Des
Moines.
Otis Palmer, who sold the Princess the-
ater at Victor, la., to Fred Safkln and
Homer Grier, has purchased the Latona
house at Williamsburg.
C. A. Crorey has sold his moving pic-
ture theater at Wyoming. la.
Gustafson & Frederickson are now
owners of the Lyric theater at Albia, la.
Ralph E. Kent has taken a three-year
lease on the new I. O. O. F. opera house
at Tipton. la.
H. A. Beanblossora of Grinnell has pur-
chased the Star theater at Newton, la.,
from F. N. Walters.
Edgar Stewart has purchased the mov-
ing picture theater at Montour, la., from
Frederick Young.
S. H. Boeke. Jr.. has purchased the in-
terest of Victor Knowles in the Electric
theater at Hubbard, la.
Ress & Hanner have purchased the
Dreamland theater at Oelwein, la., from
O. C. McLean.
Gus and Louis Thaves succeed their
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
643
brother Edward in the operation of the
moving- picture theater at Germanla, la.
Alpha Barrett has sold his moving pic-
ture theater at Mt. Ayr, la., to Artie Allen
and Bert Smith.
Chris Skowsgaard and Oscar Boose are
now managing the Peterson opera house
at Elk Horn, la.
C. F. Schnee has purchased the Princess
theater at Humeston, la.
EUswerth Folz of OUie, Mont., has pur-
chased the Grand theater at Nashua, la.,
from M. Larson.
IN THE DAKOTAS.
J. J. Schuster of Bryant. &. D., is now
manager of the Cozy theater at Wagner,
S. D.
Charles Lampland and Joseph Halverson
have opened a moving picture theater at
Reeder. N, D.
L. T. Darling who sold his moving pic-
ture theater at Ambrose, N. D., has pur-
chased the Lyceum theater at Kenmore,
N. D.
Frank Strobbelm has purchased the
Cozy theater at Wagner, S. D., from P.
A. Nance.
INDIANA NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Indiana Trade News Service.
Pictures Hurt Saloon Business.
J EFFERSONVILLE, IND.— The com-
^ plaint comes from Jeffersonville, Ind.,
that high license and moving picture
shows are responsible for the falling oft
in receipts of local saloons. Two saloons
in Jeffersonville failed to renew their
license when they expired. It is thought
that others may drop out when it comes
time to renew.
Music at Strand of Indianapolis.
Warde Johnston, general musical direc*
tor of the Strand theater, Indianapolis.
has engaged Albert E. Short of Indian-
apolis as conductor of the Strand Sym-
phony Orchestra in the theater which is
to open Jan. 15.
W. 9. Mitchell was named manager of
the orchestra. Both Mr. Short and Mr.
Mitchell are musicians of more than aver-
age ability and experience.
The Strand theater company used a
page advertisement in the Sunday papers
to announce the opening of the house.
Terre Haute Operators Elect.
The Terre Haute moving picture oper-
ators' local named Lodi G. Murray, presi-
dent, for 1916; Harry Prentice, vice-
president: B. Steinhauser, recording secre-
tary: Walter Nisbet, financial secretary;
George James, sergeant-at-arms: Ed Pul-
len, trustee. Roy Dempsey was named
business agent.
Princess Gives a Party.
The La Porte Herald and Manager
Esch gave a theater party for the chil-
dren of La Porte at the Princess thea-
ter. According to Manager Esch it was
an awful mob that gathered in the house,
some of the kids sitting two in a seat.
The play was "Kingdom of Nosey Land."
Chosen Indiana Briefs.
"Pop" Fuller of the Angela theater,
Alexandria. Ind., has signed a contract to
run the Paramount pictures.
Managers Coyle and Paff of the Vau-
dette theater, Michigan City, hereafter
will open the theater only on Saturday
and Sunday.
The "Romance of Miss Frankfort"
crowded the Royal at Frankfort, Ind., for
three days and nights. Hundreds of local
people were caught on the picture film.
The Orpheum theater, Mitchell, Ind., is
giving a free show every Friday after-
noon from three to four o'clock for the
benefit of those who do not feel able to
pay and for those who have never seen
a moving picture.
Minneap olis Wants Board of Film Approvers
Some Pictures Ought to Be Boosted— The Censors Do Their Work, But There
Is No One to Help Films That Are Valuable.
By Grace L. Polk, Minneapolis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — The formation
of a Board of Approval to boost high
class motion picture films is recommended
by the recently formed censor board of
Minneapolis. 'Their own work, members
of the board explain is necessarily limited
to that of a destructive nature. They are
to inspect films which might be question-
able, and take no notice of those of par-
ticular merit. The function of a board of
approval such as they suggest, would be,
on the other hand, to foster the presenta-
tion of the highest class of motion pic-
tures, to keep its patrons informed as to
where such films could be seen, and to
demonstrate to producers the existence of
this class of patrons in sufficient numbers
to Justify the creation of theaters which
shall cater particularly to them. Further
efforts of such a board if organized would
be directed to obtaining the endorsement
of as many organizations as possible for
the better class of films.
Censors to Meet in Mayor's Office.
Films that the newly organized board of
censors in Minneapolis regard as sus-
picious are to be shown hereafter in the
Mayor's office where a special picture ma-
chine will be installed. This municipal
picture house was suggested by George
Guise, Mayor Nye's secretary, as a means
of offsetting the difficulty of getting the
new board together when the films are
shown at the regular theater. So far,
about half a dozen films have been in-
.<5pected by the board.
OUR COUNTRY FILMS CORP.
\r\ innovation in motion pictures has
originated in Minneapolis. It is to be
called the "Our Country" series and will
show the resources beauties and scenery
of the various states of the United States
beginning with the original colonial
states. The scenarios are being written
by Judge Willis Brown, of Salt Lake City,
head of the National League for Whole-
some Moving Pictures.
The pictures for Minnesota have already
been taken. They show the early history
of the state, the principal historical events
In its development, and the industries and
activities and scenery of the state as it is
today. The statue of Hiawatha at Minne-
haha Falls come to life and will act as a
guide for the touring party which is to
go through Minnesota.
Officers of the new "Our Country" Films
Corporation are Harry A. Sherman, Minne-
apolis, president: Fred Lincoln. Chicago
vice president, and John Elliott, Minne-
apolis, secretary-treasurer.
FILLING MANY DARK NIGHTS.
Moving pictures have proven a boon to
three Republican clubs in Minneapolis
which, prior to their advent, had been
threatened with evil days and hard times,
if not eventual bankruptcy.
Three of these ward clubs own "wig-
wams" which were built during the enthu-
siastic days before non-partisanship be-
came the rule. Now all three are rented
for moving picture houses, the clubs have
graduated into the landlord class, and
have paid for their property, valued at
$20,000. They pay taxes, are incorporated
and maintain an existence which would
probably be absolutely impossible were it
not for the movie houses.
WHAT CYRIL MAUDE LEARNED
IN MOVING PICTURES.
"The first time I ever saw myself in
moving pictures I had a sensation as
though I were looking at my own ghost."
said Cyril Maude, appearing in Minneap-
olis recently in "Grumpy," after he had
witnessed for the first time his own five-
reel production of "The Greater Will."
"I've discovered two things that I will
never do again in acting either before the
camera or the footlights," continued Mr.
Maude. "I'll never again cast my eyes
heavenward in that sanctimonious man-
ner. It shows the whites of the eyes too
plainly. It's quite ugly.
"The other thing I'll never do is to play
for a film without first seeing myself In
'makeup.' Those eyebrows are impos-
sible."
Wild Animal Film Made.
About 200 feet of film showing wild ani-
mal life were taken in the Superior re-
serve by a party sent out by the University
of Minnesota in the northern part of the
state. They brought back some remark-
able pictures, those of the moose,
elk and bear being especially notable. The
film is now being devoloped and screened
in Philadelphia at the expense of James
F. Bell, who backed the expedition into
the northern woods, and when complete
it will be shown to the public in connec-
tion with courses in natural history.
Railroad Men's Midnight Show.
Midnight movies for railroad men is the
idea of H. A. Nelson, enterprising manager
of the princess theater in St. James. Min-
nesota. St. James is not a metropolis. It
claims only 2.000 inhabitants or there-
abouts, but it has midnight pictures just
the same. Three times a week, Mondays,
Tuesdays and . Saturdays, the pretty little
theater is thrown open and as the magic
hour strikes and there files In what is
probably a unique audience in the picture
world. It is made up of switchmen, yard
men, Inspectors, roundhouse employes,
telegraphers, all sorts of workers, in
short that go to make up the night shift
in a railroad town.
Gary School System in Films.
Four moving picture exhibits of the
operations of the famous Gary, Ind.. public
schools were given In Minneapolis during
the first week in January by the Minneap-
olis Tribune, invitations being sent to all
the teachers In the local schools, the mem-
bers of the Parents' and Teachers' Asso-
ciation, and others interested in educa-
tional affairs.
The films originally formed a part of'
the Gary exhibit at the San Francisco-
exposition. The Tribune does not advo-
cate the adoption of the Gary system but
showed the pictures on account of the-
widespread interest which that system has
aroused among educators.
The Northwest News Weekly's suc-
cess has not all been due to luck, and the
weekly, the only one between Chicago and
the Western coast, is now well enough
established There's a continual demand
for stock, despite the fact that there's no-
stock on the market, and that's one test.
The Northwest News Weekly came into
being the first of last April. It was a
newspaper man's scheme and newspaner
men own it. William A. Lochren, news-
paper advertising man, is president, and
Charles G. Branham its general manager
Harold P. Brown, staff photographer at
°^rliK ^"J""" '^"^ Chicago Tribune, and
Fred T. Place, formerly photographer for
Chicago papers, and later for the Minneap-
olis Journal, are director and news editor'
for the weekly.
But luck plays a big role In the camera
man s success. Fred Place savs so Pre*
Place is camera man, jointly with Harold
P. Brown, for the Northwest Weekly. His
picture of the Madison football game last
November was commented on In many of
the trade papers as the best sport picture
ever taken with the moving picture cam-
era.
644
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
New Orleans Development
Three Notable Undertakings Are Attracting Attention in Crescent City — Expan-
sion of Boehringer Interests — Reopening of the Crescent Theater as a Para-
mount House — Big New Theater on Baronne Street.
By George M. Cheney, New Orleans Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Introduction of
the Triangle program into New Or-
leans: the opening of the Crescent the-
ater, hig K. and E. legitimate house, with
exclusive Paramount program; and the
prospect of the erection of a picture house
of metropolitan proportions in Baronne
street by the Newman interests, are the
big developments of the week in New Or-
leans.
Boehringer Books Triangle.
Ernst Boehrinprer. moving picture mag-
nate, with a string of moving picture
theaters in Louisiana, has contracted for
the Triangle program. He has announced
that he will show the first-run in one of
the big legitimate houses, to be named
later. His contract for the pictures be-
gins shortly after January 15.
The second-run will be shown In the
Columbia theater, which he recently added
to his string, spending $15,000 In remodel-
ing part of the lower floor of the Audu-
bon building. In Canal street, for the pur-
pose. It is stated Mr. Boehringer will
send the pictures out to his Louisiana
houses after the city runs.
Mr. Boehringer's Interests have cen-
tered previously chiefly in Baton Rouge,
the state capital; but he has extended
more and more through the country dis-
tricts, gathering strength all the time, till
he is ready now to go after the big ones
in the Crescent City. He incorporated his
interests in December, under tlie name of
the Columbia Amusement Company.
Crescent Opens With Paramount.
Remodeling of the Crescer^ for the
showing of the Paramount program Is
proceeding with all speed under the direc-
tion of W. F. Bossner, exhibition special-
ist from the Strand theater. New York.
Twenty thousand dollars is the amount
which will be expended on this work.
It is recalled in connection with the
signing up of the Crescent for pictures
that the Crescent was very near to being
made a picture house more than a year
ago. At that time it was freely stated
In the row, authoritatively, that it was
only through the efforts of one of the big
Canal street exhibitors that the plan fell
through. At that time he signed up for
the Paramount pictures, allegedly at a,
rate not to his liking, rather than have
such grave competition on his hands.
The Baronne Street Ne-v House.
Details ot the deal for erection of the
projected Baronne street house are not
available at this time, though it is stated
that a definite announcement will be made
by February 1, perhaps sooner. As far
as could be learned, it is not definitely
closed, but Is practically so.
Harold Newman, of the wealthy banking
family of that name, told the New Orleans
representative of the Moving Picture
World that both his Interests and that of
capitalists from elsewhere are involved In
the deal on which the erection of this
house depends.
The site Is in the second block above
Canal street, or one block above the Cres-
cent, the K. and E. theater, fronting 167
feet. It is stated that plans for the house
are being sketched now. From all that
can be learned, the house, if erected, will
put New Orleans in the front rank from
the moving picture exhibition viewpoint.
H. A. Segrave Opens Exchange.
H. A. Segrave, well known in exchange
circles, branched out for himself on Jan-
uary 1 as manaefer of the Southern Film
Service, with offices at 740 Union street.
He has Louisiana rights on "Guarding Old
Glory," a picture which is going strong
in this territory.
AI. Durning Advanced.
Al. Durning, former manager of the
Greater New York Film Rental, has been
named local general representative of the
Mutual, now under the management ot
S, T. Stephens, formerly Fox manager
here. Mr. Durning's appointment comes
In the nature of an advancement, since
he has taken charge of the Mutual Master
Pictures.
Herbert Bozman to Manage Exchange.
Following the resignation of Al. Durn-
ing, Herbert Bozman has been named
manager of the Greater New York Film
Company for New Orleans,
Bart King Now Assistant Manager.
At the Baronne street offices of the Gen-
eral Film Co., Manager H. G. Morrow an-
nounced this week the appointment of
Bart King as assistant manager. Mr,
Morrow and Mr. King for years have been
film associates, both of them occupying
similar positions at the General Office In
Jacksonville, Fla.
F. S. Laubert and J. O. Ford Join General
Staff.
F. S. Laubert, formerly with the Mutual
and the World offices in this territory,
and James O. Ford, formerly with Pathe's
local office, are recent additions to the
traveling staff of the General Film Co.
F. E. Garner Back.
F. E. Garner, in charge of the General's
feature department, has returned from a
vacation passed on the Gulf Coast, where
he went to recuperate from a severe ill-
ness.
J. V. McStea in Monroe.
J. v. McStea, well-known theatrical and
film manager of New Orleans, has been
engaged as manager of Sugar's theater
at Monroe, La.
Gulf States Notes.
State authorities of Louisiana have
about agreed that moving picture reels
are to be used in every country school in
the State. They will be used In explain-
ing many practical farm lessons, care of
live stock, seed selection and the like, and
will be worked on a bicycling system, cer-
tain reels being sent to one school each
week.
The Dixie theater, Galveston, Tex., was
closed recently for the purpose of Install-
ing a new pipe organ and a few other
new features. A. Martini, the manager,
will soon have one of the best houses in
Galveston.
Heywood Bros, and Wakefield, seat man-
ufacturers of Baltimore, Md., have been
awarded the contract for furnishing the
seats for the new municipal auditorium
now in course of construction at Albanv,
Ga.
NOTICE TO THE TRADE.
The New Orleans representative of the
Moving Picture World, George M. Cheney.
who may be addressed at 132 North Jef-
ferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans, will
be glad to receive any news items from
the trade in the Gulf States. Notes about
new theaters or projects or about exhi-
bitors or exchange men gladly received.
January 22, 1916
IN NEBRASKA.
Theater Changes.
CAMBRIDGE, NEB.— Howard Hewett
has purchased a moving picture the-
ater at Cambridge, Neb.
Hoftman & Halliday made arrange-
ments to open the Alyce theater in the
Storz building at Papillion, Neb.
Wendell Bemis of York has opened the
Gem theater at Waco, Neb.
Charles Robinson has moved his moving
picture show to the opera house at Hyan-
nis. Neb.
The Crystal theater at Humboldt, Neb.,
has been opened.
W. L. Mathews of Lexingto.n, Neb., has
purchased the moving picture theater at
Bertrand. Neb., from Schroeder & Son.
John Wickstrom has leased his moving
picture show at Riverton, Neb., to Charles
Pugsley.
L. G. Viox has opened a moving picture
show in the opera house a.t Talmage, Neb.
NEW TEXAS FILM MAKING CO.
Masterpiece Photoplay Corporation Or-
ganized by F. M. Sanford of Dallas.
By S. A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World,
DALLAS, TEX. — A new producing com-
pany has been organized and work of
construction of the studios In El Paso,
Texas, will be started at once. F. M. San-
ford, formerly manager of the World Film
offices in Dallas, is behind the enterprise.
The proposed name of the corporation is
the Masterpiece Photoplay Corporation and
features of the popular length and class
will be- the principal output.
Mr. Sanford is well-known In the trade
in Texas. Previous to his connection with
the World offices he was in business for
himself, and made a number of friends
over the territory, who predict success
for the new venture.
El Paso Is admirably suited to the
work. Eastern producers have frequently
had companies at various times. The cli-
mate Is dry and cloudiness is almost un-
known. The city is situated on the RIo
Grande, just across from the Mexican city
of Juarez, and the llanos In the vicinity
will furnish some fine exteriors.
The Masterpiece company's studios
will cover two acres of ground, and 120
people will be employed at the start, ad-
ditions being made as necessary. Direct-
ors, cameramen, etc., have not yet been
decided upon.
McHENRY GOES ALONE.
Former Manager of World Dallas OJBce
Will Handle State Rights.
L. C. McHenry, formerly manager of
the World Film Dallas exchange, is now
In business for himself and wHl handle
state rights features and exclusive ser-
vice, working entirely on a percentage
basis. As a starter, Mr. McHenry has
"Cabiria" for the State ot Texas and will
add at once "Guarding Old Glory," "Man-
ger to Cross" and others.
When the Moving Picture World's rep-
resentative called on Mr. McHenry at
his new quarters at 1919% Main street,
he found that gentleman comfortably seat-
ed on the floor folding "Cabiria" one-
sheets. Desks and other office parapher-
nalia were piled up waiting for floor cov-
erings. The entire office force, even the
negro porter, were helping the "boss" in
his efforts.
Ed Sims, formerly booking clerk for
the World fllms, and F. J. Boyer, advertis-
ing man for "Quo Vadis?" are with Mr.
McHenry, the former as routing agent,
the latter as advertising manager.
MAX GRAF HEADS LOCAL OFFICE.
Max Graf, a film man of some experi-
ence, has been appointed manager of the
Dallas offices of the World Film, vice
L. C. McHenry, resigned. Almost the en-
tire office force has also undergone a
change, and a revolution In system will
be made.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
645
Mr. Graf, although a young man In
years, is experienced in the work. He
was at one time connected with the Pathe
exchanges on the Pacific coast, traveling
for the San Francisco and Salt Lake
City offices. More recently he has. been
South Texas representative for the World
corporation.
During the activity of making the
change, J. Klein, southwestern manager
of the World company, was in Dallas.
and expressed extreme optimism over the
business outlook in this territory.
Among Local Exhibitors and Exchange
Men.
So many changes and removals are tak-
ing place in Dallas film circles that those
offices where quiet prevails are almost
lost sight of In the shuffle, but none
complains of bad or even slack business.
Among other good barometric registra-
tions shown this correspondent recently
by E. J. Moskowitz, Dallas manager for
the Kleine-Edison interests, was a most
optimistic letter from J. L. Olive, man-
ager of the Sugg theater at Chickasha,
Oklahoma, describing a fine opening. Mr.
Moskowitz said the force welcomed the
additional work entailed by the transfer-
ence of the Edison program to them.
C. J. Musselman of the Grand and other
theaters, Paris, Texas, was in the city re-
cently on a general business visit.
C. C. Ezell, ex-manager of the General
Film at Dallas, Is now special agent for
Texas for the Essanay company.
C. R. Scott has been appointed sales
manager for the Paramount company. Mr.
Scott resigned as head of the Film Ser-
vice Association to take this position.
LeRoy Bickell, late of the Paramount
Dallas office, will have charge of the Blue
Bird films for this territory, it is reported.
Mr. Bickell is at present cut of town
ind could not be reached to confirm this.
Among the visitors In town this week
were A. V. Wade of the Dreamland, Louis-
ville, Texas; T. E. Burns, Bungalow, Du-
rant, Oklahoma; J. C. Clemmons, Tivoli,
Beaumont, Texas; and A. Z. Xydias, man-
ager of a couple of theaters in Houston,
Texas, and champion "goat" for the Hous-
ton censors.
"As good as gold." "As white as
snow." "As fine as silk." Why do
other papers in this field invariably
try to compare with the standard of
the MOVING PICTURE WORLD?
There's a reason.
Business Notes in Dallas.
The Western Automatic Music company
will move February 1 to 1604 Elm street
and will add a line of pianos and players
for the general trade.
The R. D. Thrash film company, general
supply dealers, will move into more com-
modious quarters about February 1, which
are located in the Dallas opera house
building, 1901 Main street.
The Paramount theater at Victoria, Tex.,
is now under the management of Day-
vault Brothers. New equipment is being
installed and a change of name is antici-
pated.
The Seanger Amusement company has
added two more houses to their already
long list, these being the Hippodromes at
Shreveport, La., and Texarkana.
Mr. J. W. Scroggs, the director of the
Oklahoma State University, was so well
pleased "with the original order of Gold
King Screens purchased recently from the
Gold King Screen company of Altus, Okla-
homa that he placed an additional order
for ten more screens to be delivered at
once.
Theaters on Olive Street
St. Louis Moving Picture World Man Wanted to Visit Houses Near the Water
Tower — Hard Rain Made Section Unattractive to Him, So Turns Down Olive
Street and Calls on Theaters and Managers.
By A. H. Giebler, St. Loula Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
Great Western Film Co. Opens Office,
in St. Louis, Mo.
The Great Western Film Company have
opened an office In the Princess theater
building, St. Louis, Mo., and will handle
new and second features, and are In the
market for about 100 features.
ST. LOUTS. MO. — We started out with
the determination of visiting the
theaters of the North End, up in the water
tower neighborhood this time. Then It
began to rain, and we decided that there
was no earthly use of our going to the
water tower when we had more water
than we knew what to do with right where
we were, and more of it coming down In
bucketsfull every minute, and besides,
there was a hole In our umbrella, so we
concluded to give the exhibitors on Olive
and Market streets a rare treat by show-
ing ourself to them.
Visits E. Pohlman at Mutascope.
Our first stop was at the Mutascope, at
3035 Olive street. Edward Pohlman man-
ages the Mutascope, and is at the same
time president of the Theater Managers'
and Motion Picture Exhibitors' Protective
Association of St. Louis. (If we didn't
get paid at space rates for these letters,
we would call it the Exhibitors' League
and be done with It.) In addition to this.
Mr. Pohlman Is a most affable and inter-
esting person to talk to. with many enter-
taining reminiscenses gained through
years in the picture business.
The Mutascope is a comparatively new
house, and was built to replace the old
Mutascope a block or so further west,
which was torn down several months ago.
The new house Is strictly modern in every
way and is one of the best houses in
this end of town. Pohlman Is an optimist.
He says the picture business Is getting
better all the time. "The pictures them-
selves have improved vastly, and the pa-
trons have improved," says Pohlman.
"There is not a theater In town that gives
anything like good service, but has Its
regular seven days a week, thirty days
a month patrons, that are as regular as
rlock work. The pictures are a Godsend
to the people, and particularly the old
people. Many an old man and woman,
whose children are married off. would have
to sit by the fire and nod if it were not for
the pictures to entertain them. Many an
old man and woman comes to the theater
and lives over again the romances of their
youth with the heroes and heroines of the
screen."
Pohlman is very eloquent on this sub-
ject.
We went up in the operating booth at
the Mutascope, and talked to H. S. Martin,
who is justly proud of one of the most
completely equipped booths in the city.
There are two Simplex motor driven ma-
chines, that sparkle like silver in their
cleanliness, a mercury arc rectifier, and
many other things too deep for a lay mem-
ber to talk about, but Martin says there
isn't anything in the way of equipment
that he hasn't got. and we believe him.
It surely looked like it was all there. The
best thing about it, though, was the size.
The average booth is about big enough to
whip a cat in. but In Martin's place you
could stage a big cat fight with two or
three dogs thrown in for good measure
over in one corner, without interfering
with the protection. (Editorial note. We
might question that last statement; but
we don't know Martin.
The Royal a Neat House.
We paddled through the water to Mar-
ket street from the Mutascope. and found
John Karzin, who owns and operates the
Royal, at 1629 Market, and the Casino.
just across the street, at 1618. The Royal
is a neat little house that has been run-
ning for several years, but Karzin doesn't
think much of the Royal now, since the
Casino has been rebuilt.
The Casino.
The Casino opened January 8th in its
new form, and it is a beautiful place.
There has been absolutely no single little
thing forgotten to make this house com-
plete. It is fireproof throughout, has the
latest model exits, a big roomy, steam-
heated box office, a wide lobby, a fireproof
operating booth as big as a parlor, and as
clean, with a system that will automatic-
ally close every door, window or aperture
In the operating room in case of fire, two
Power's 6A machines, spotlight, trans-
former, and a tall and graceful operator
in the person of John Kahl, who knows
his machines like a book and Is as proud
of them as a mother with new twin
babies. Mr. Karzin not only exhibited his
new house for us. showed us the new fire
doors and how they work. He also ex-
plained the economy and seat saving of
his steam radiators on the wall above the
patrons' heads.
Besides owning the Casino and the
Royal and the Paradise airdome on 18th
and Chestnut. Karzin is president of ■ the
McKInley Amusement Company. who
operates the Majestic theater on Franklin
Avenue.
Olympia as Manager Skouras Runs It.
The Olympia is two blocks east from
the Casino, at 1420-22 Market street, and
we found Charles Skouras deep In book-
keeping when we climbed the stairs to
the second floor balcony, where his office
is situated. Mr. Skouras has a very fine
house, that accommodates 1,000 persons,
a tunefully inclined orchestra, and all the
other equipment that goes to make up a
modern theater. Mr. Skouras has built
up a splendid patronage in the district
by studying the people. When he first
opened the house he says he was told that
the people in the neighborhood would not
stand for high class films, that nothing
but blood and thunder stuff would please
them. He thought he knew better than
this, and his experiences have proved him
to be correct. He gave his patrons clas-
sical features, and they liked them and
demanded more. The Olympia is one of
the most prosperous theaters on Market
Street, and runs a continuous bill all after-
noon and evening till 11 p. m.
Takes a Peep at "Stingaree."
After leaving the Olympia, we steered
west with the Intention of visiting the
Comet and the Retina. The Retina was as
far as we got, however, and there we had
bad luck. John Centner, the manager,
was out. We made ourselves at home just
the same, and enjoyed a reel and a half
of "Stingaree" with the big audience. The
Retina was one of the first houses in St.
Louis, and John Gentner might almost be
called the Dean of St. Louis exhibitors.
He started the Retina with a small seating
capacity, has enlarged the house several
times, and runs a continuous performance,
like most of the houses on Market street.
The Retina is just west of the Union Sta-
tion and is a very popular place for tour-
ists and those passing through the city
who have an hour or so between trains.
WM. SELIG IN ST. LOUIS.
Wm. Selig, of the Sellg Polyscope Com-
pany, was in St. Louis last week looking
over the city for locations to be used In
a coming production, "The Crisis." Mr.
Selig was entertained by Wm. Sievers of
the New Grand Central Theater, who took
the party of which Colin Campbell, di-
rector, and G. Pollack, technician of con-
struction, were members, to all the places
in St. Louis made famous in Winston
Churchill's novel. Mr. Selig said that a
company of players would probably come
to St. Louis in March- for the filming of
scenes in the play, and that the play Itself
would probably be released in June.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
Denver's Dime Shows
Instructive Lesson in Change of Picture Business in Mountain City — Had Been
Widely Known as a Jitney Town — Material Change During Past Year — How
Public Has Responded to the Increased Rates.
By E. C. Day, Denver Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DENVER, COLO. — Denver is fast pass-
ing into history as once a 5-cent
moving picture town. A year ago Den-
ver's 10-cent photoplay house and the re-
mainder of her half hundred theaters
were what is known as "Jitneys." Today
every one of the leading theaters has a
minimum admission price of 10 cents, and
90 per cent of the neighborhood houses
have from two to five 10-cent nights each
week.
To Charge Dime Counted Absurd.
The evolution is one which at the be-
ginning of 1915 was scorned as an ab-
surdity and an impossibility. One by one.
however, the downtown theaters changed
their policy, until now the nickel show is
the exception rather than the rule.
The Paris tlieater Tvas the last to de-
sert the "jitney" ranks. Following a pro-
tracted run of the Battle Cry of Peace,
at prices ranging up to $2. the manage-
ment announced a minimum admission of
10 cents. Denver now has six first-class
motion picture houses that charge from
a dime up. according to the nature of the
attraction.
Dime Becomes a Recommendation.
Whereas a year ago ttie film patrons
resented the 10-cent admission price, they
now refuse to patronize anything else.
The experience of the John Thompson
theater management is a good illustra-
tion of this. The house is located in the
fashionable residence district and was
only recently opened. Fearing that the
displeasure of its patrons might be in-
curred by an admission price greater than
they had been accustomed to, the owner
started with a 5-cent program. He had
only ordinary success. He advertised a
10-cent night the second week, and was
unable to take care of the crowds. The
next week he put in two 10-cent nights,
and these Tvere the only nights on "which
his patronage Justified his remaining
open. When he added a third feature
night and the cro'wds came again he be-
came convinced that the nickel show is
dead in Denver, and is now running seven
nights a "week "with tliree matinees and is
getting 10 cents for each admission.
owners, will devote their time to tilling
the soil on a Colorado farm.
ADDITIONS TO MUTUAL STAFF.
An important change, as "we noted some
weeks ago. made in the management of
the Denver branch of the Mutual, but so
quietly was it brought about and so
smoothly has the work of the exchange
gone on that few not readers of this mag-
azine are aware of it. W. E. Scott, for-
merly an exhibitor and for the past year
booking clerk in the same office, was
made manager.
Mr. Scott is one of the most popular
exchange men in the Rocky Mountain re-
gion. One of the first additions lie made
to the Denver Mutual staff was Harry
Cassidy, a pioneer in the motion picture
game. He has been engaged as road man
with Colorado and Wyoming as his terri-
tory.
Cassidy established one of the first resi-
dential picture houses in Denver. He
later installed theaters in a half dozen
towns in Colorado. Until recently he was
manager of the Universal Exchange in
Salt Lake. He played ball on the Denver
Western League Club for years and is
extremely well known and popular.
South Broadway Theater Sold.
The South Broadway theater located in
South Denver was sold this week to E. J.
Freeman of Mancos, Colo. This is Mr.
Freeman's first venture in the theatrical
business. Lavin & Sunderland, retiring
E. A. Fehr With General Film.
E. A. Fehr, who as a business agent has
the reputation of having bought and sold
more theaters than any man in Colorado,
became associated with the distributing
end of the film game this week when he
joined the staff of the General Film Com-
pany as road man.
T. Hyneman and H. B. Fish Join General
Staff.
Thomas Hyneman and H. Bradley Fish
are other ne'w attaches of the General
Exchange in tliis city. Hyneman is on the
road while Fish has charge of the book-
ings on the new serial, "The Strange Case
of Mary Page." This picture will be in-
troduced to Denver in a run of one week
at the Empress theater.
the Majestic theater at Watertown, Wis.,
destroyed six valuable films and smoked
up the auditorium so that the theater had
to be closed two weeks for redecorating.
A film lying on the shelf was ignited by
a hot carbon from the machine and
burned so fiercely that other films in
metal cases were also destroyed.
"The exits fortunately were ample, and
the audience filed out without difficulty.
The fire probably would have spread
throughout the building, the proprietor
says, if the booth had not been fireprooted
a few days before by order of the Indus-
trial Commission's building inspector.
This kept the flames from spreading, but
enough smoke escaped to ruin the deco-
rations.
"As rapidly as possible the Industrial
Commission is requiring moving picture
theaters to comply with regulations of
the State building code regarding the
proper housing of moving picture ma-
chines."
Muriel Lee Elsasser Goes to Chicago
Paper.
Mrs. Elsasser, formerly special Denver
correspondent of the Moving Picture
World, has accepted a position on the
staff of the Cliicago Evening Post, where
she will have charge of Film News. Her
position has been filled by E. C. Day of
the Denver Times, who will be glad to
receive any news items of the trade in
this district.
FIRE SHOWS VALUE OF CODE IN
WISCONSIN.
Perfect Booth Protects Watertown
Theater from Burning Films.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
MADISON, WIS. — The value of the Wis-
consin State building code to mov-
ing picture managers is set forth in a
statement by the Wisconsin Industrial
Commission:
"A fire in the moving picture booth of
MILWAUKEE'S MERRILL OPENS.
The Merrill theater, at 211 Grand ave-
nue, Milwaukee, has been opened with a
Triangle program. Some of the features
of this praiseworthy house epitomized
are:
Seats 1,500. Color scheme of brown and
tan carried out even in box office and
ushers' uniforms. Triple colored lighting
system, allowing imperceptible lowering
of lights through combination of color.
No lights or fixtures visible. Has the only
echo pipe organ in city. Harry Graham,
one of youngest managers in city, is at
the helm. Eight-piece orchestra, led by
Nicholas Semaschko, will play alone and
also accompany organ. Electric sign of
same type as Tower of Jewels at Panama
Exhibition — each jewel backed by small
mirror. Continuous, noon till 11 p. m.
Changes Sunday and Thursday. All seats
15 cents. Perfect angle of vision from
all parts of house. Two Motiograph pro-
jectors and Enterprise double dissolving
steriopticon furnished by Wisconsin The-
atrical Supply Company of Milwaukee.
Cost of theater, $125,000.
Prior to the formal opening. Manager
Graham had a dress rehearsal, at which
he had as his guests Mayor and Mrs. G.
A. Bading, members of the Press Club,
the Wisconsin Dramatic Club, the exhib-
itors of Milwaukee and newspaper men.
Sullivan CSi, Considine Move Out of Salt Lake City
Louis Marcus Takes Over the Empress Theater — Will Be a Film House — New
Pipe Organ — A Twenty-five Year Lease.
By H. W. Pickering, Salt Lake Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.— A deal in-
volving approximately $80,000 was
consummated on January 5 by which a
company, to be incorporated in the near
future, will convert the Empress theater
in Salt Lake City, at present occupied by
the Willtes stock company, into a motion
picture theater for the exclusive showing
of Paramount pictures.
The new company will take charge of
the house on February 1 and will imme-
diately begin the showing of pictures.
The opening bill has not yet been decided
upon, but will probaby be the Lasky pro-
duction of Geraldine Farrar In "Tempta-
tion."
The deal was engineered by Louis Mar-
cus, president of the Notable Feature Film
Company, representing Eastern interests,
and John W. Considine, representing the
Sullivan & Considine Interests. The mat-
ter has been pending for some time be-
tween Mr. Marcus and Roger W. Powers,
vice president and attorney for the Em-
press Theater Company of Salt Lake.
The conversion of the Empress theater
to a motion picture theater will mark the
launching of one of the most important
ventures in the realm of motion pictures
in this section. First of all the location
of the Empress theater makes the move
something of a "pioneering" stunt, as it
will be fully two blocks away from the
"zone" of moving pictures, its nearest
competitor being a small house a block
away.
The feature of the deal was the pur-
chase outright of the Sullivan & Considine
interests, thus marking the departure of
the famous vaudeville concern from Salt
Lake after several years of varj'ing for-
tune. An order for a $10,000 pipe organ
has been placed by Mr. Marcus for the
Empress, which will probably be renamed.
According to Mr. Marcus, the house will be
"under the management of one of the most
progressive motion picture theater man-
agers in the country," though he declines
to divulge the name of the gentleman in
question. In view of the large seating
capacity of the theater, the prices will
not exceed 15 cents.
The interior of the theater is to be re-
decorated, a free check room and rest
rooms installed, the latest thing in screens
and artistic stage decorations will be in
order, wliile the orcliestra will be invis-
ible, thus doing away with lights ■which
detract from the presentation of the pic-
ture.
Under the deal the company takes over
the theater for twenty-five years with op-
tion of renewal and the prospects are
bright for marked prosperity.
January 22, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
647
IN CALIFORNIA.
Pictorial News Happenings.
E. W. Castle, the Gaumont represen-
tative, who has made his headquarters in
the Mechanics Bank building for som-;
time, has removed his offices to the fourth
floor of the Bulletin building, in order
lo be in closer touch with the live hap-
penings of the day.
Harry Birsch, of the Selig-Tribune, a.-
rived here a short time ago to take up his
duties as cameraman in this field and is
making his headquarters at the Hotel
Turpin. Mr. Birsch is well known in
California, having formerly lived :, t
Fresno, and until recently was with the
Industrial Motion Picture Company of
Chicago.
The Press Club of San Francisco is to
go to Truckee shortly on an outing and
representatives of the various pictorial
news weeklies will accompany the party.
Left to Right— N. E. Edwards, of
Hearst- Vitagraph; Pell Mitchell, Editor
of Mutual Weekly, and Lawrence Dar-
mour, of Mutual Weekly Staff.
California Business Pointers.
Frank Witfleld, a moving picture oper-
ator of San Francisco, has opened a the-
ater at Walnut Grove, Calif.
A. W. G. Nevills has opened a moving ,
picture theater at Eureka. Calif.
Owing to a disastrous fire at Winters.
Calif., the Winters theater has been closed
for a time.
Leroy Baldwin has leased the Opera
House at Orisi, Calif, from N. J. West-
man.
A. Roy is conducting a moving picture
show one night a week at Cutler, Calif.
W. E. Pelly has taken a lease on the
Posey theater at Davis, Calif.
W. Talley has leased the opera house
at Gridley. Calif, and will renovate the
place throughout.
San Francisco Pointers.
Sam Davis, of Davis Eros., has taken
over the Elite theater on Market street,
opposite Seventh.
The State Commissioner of Corporations
has granted a permit to the Western
Theater Company of San Francisco to
take over the lease on the America/i thea-
ter on Market street and to issue stock
to various persons. Work is progressing
rapidly in the remodeling of this house.
A fire occurred this week in the motor
room of the Verdi theater on Broadway,
but the damage was confined to the room
tn which the fire originated.
Fred Dahnken, Jr., of the Turner &
Dahnken Circuit, is making a trip to the
leading cities of Southern California to
look over the field with an idea of ex-
panding the operations of this concern.
Manager J. L. Partington of the Im-
perial theater scored a decided hit this
week with a stage setting reminiscent of
the Exposition.
Mike Rosenberg, formerly of this city,
but more recently of Seattle, was here
this week on his way to Washington
D. C to take charge of a campaign on
the "Spoilers," having taken over the
rights to the District of Columbia, North
and South Carolina. Virginia and West
Virginia.
Censorship Talk Rampant
San Francisco eind Neighboring Cities Have Another Attack of Censorship — Some
Temperature, But Trouble Will Probably Not Prove Fatal — Doses of Com-
monsense from Newspapers — Local Board in San Jose?
By T. A. Church. San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAD. — The return of
the "Clansman" to the Savoy on Mc-
Allister street, San Francisco, closely fol-
lowing a run of thirty weeks in this
city, has stirred up a veritable hornet's
nest and the owners of this production
have not only lost three performances
during the past week but are facing a
situation that may mean that future pres-
entations of this and similar films will be
prohibited here. An amendment to the
present ordinance regulating the showing
of moving pictures was drafted and it
was a part of the official program that
this measure was to be adopted at a meet-
ing of the Board of Supervisors this weel:.
However, there was a slip in the pla.ns
and the matter will not come up again
for discussion for two weeks.
Despite the assurances of city officials
that an amendment to the present ordi-
nance will be made to prevent the presen-
tation of pictures reflecting on any race
or tending to incite race hatred it may be
asserted with safety that such an ordi-
nance will not be placed into effect, and
it is doubtful if it is passed. The dally
press is opposing the proposition with
unusual vigor with editorials and car-
toons and is making a firmer stand than
ever before on any measure affecting the
moving picture industry.
Trouble in San Jose.
At San Jose, a city near San Francisco,
a more threatening situation exists than
In the metropolis and the aid of San Fran-
cisco exhibitors has been enlisted to help
fight the proposed censorship measure. It
is planned to en&ct an ordinance there
prohibiting the showing of any film until
it has been passed by a board of censor-
ship. E. B. Johnson, of the Turner &
Dahnken Circuit, went to the Garden City
this week to assist in opposing the
measure.
nine reels, is now in place, as well as a
similar number of single reel comedies.
DAILY LUNCHEON SERVED.
The Screen Club of San Francisco has
Inaugurated several changes of late. A
new manager well versed in club work
has been secured, the buffet has been
moved to the front of the rooms and the
experiment is now being tried of serving
lunch each day. B. H. Emmick, manager
of the local branch of the Picture Play-
house Company, has been elected a di-
rector of the club and the membership is
steadily increasing.
APEX EXCHANGE IN NEW HANDS.
The Apex Feature Service, located In
the Pantages theater building, has been
taken over by Morris Levison and Marion
H. Kohn, well known in local film circles,
and both recently from New York. A
large stock of new subjects has been se-
cured and the new owners are going after
business in an energetic manner. Ar-
rangements have been made for removing
at an early date to 116 Golden Gate ave-
nue, in the heart of Film Row. J. Sim-
monds, the former owner of the Apex, was
represented in the recent transaction by
Ernest Bru, who has had charge of the
exchange for some time.
NEW EXCHANGE ON FILM ROW.
The New Film Corporation has opened
for business at 120 Golden Gate avenue
under the manage, lent of J. D. Warner,
widely known here through his former
connection with the local branch of War-
ner's Features, the Standard Film Co.,
the All Star theater, and popularly known
as the Beau Brummel of the film exchange
district. A stock of one hundred feature
subjects, ranging in length from three to
SUPPLY BUSINESS TRANSFERRED
The formal transfer of the old estab-
lished supply business of George Breck
to the recently formed Breck Photoplay
Supply Company was made this week.
While Mr. Breck retains an interest in
the concern its active management Is
vested in Thomas Maguire, an old time
film exchange and theater man of Port-
land, Ore., and the former owner will con-
fine his attention largely to one or two
special lines. It is planned to enlarge
the scope of the business materially in
the near future.
GEORGE SMITH MANAGING OAK-
LAND FILM CO.
George Smith, recently connected with
the Commercial Film Company of 125
Market street, San Francisco, has severed
his connection with that firm and is now
successfully managing the Oakland Film
Company, whose office is in the Commer-
cial building, Oakland, California.
District Manager Visiting Exchanges.
H. H. Hicks, district manager of the
Pacific Coast for the General Film, with
headquarters at San Francisco, is making
a trip of inspection to the different
branches in this territory and will ba
absent for about five weeks.
Gurney Visits the Coast.
E. O. Gurney, the Universal Exchange
accountant, reached San Francisco this
week on a trip of inspection covering all
the Coast branches, coming by way of
Portland, Ore. He will leave shortly for
Los Angeles and will be accompanied by
Morris L. Markowitz, manager of the Uni-
versal exchanges in California and
Arizona.
Fox-Burgh Syndicate Opens Office.
F. W. Burgh, of the Fox-Burgh Syndi-
cate, makers of comedy cartoon advertis-
ing films, arrived here recently from Chi-
cago, making the trip by automobile. He
has opened an office at 100 Golden Gat^
avenue and already has considerable film
in use, with five men visiting the local
and nearby theater trade.
Take Pictures to China.
Charles Gifford, of the Angelus Film
Company, and a party of nine, sailed from
San Francisco the first of the year for
China on an educational enterprise. He
intends to introduce a system of moving
pictures for educational purposes in the
interior of China, the films taken on the
trip illustrating the industrial, educa-
tional and political advancement of the
United States. The base of operations
will be at Kiu K.iang, 500 miles from
Shanghai. He will also take several
thousand feet of film showing the Chinese
in their native surroundings.
California Theater Changes.
P. P. Bladt has purchased the Opera
House at Gustine, Cal., and will make
alterations and install a heating system.
The Kenyon theater property at Stock-
ton, Cal., has been sold to E. Fontana
and A. Delucchi, who plan to make im-
provements to cost $15,000.
The Sequoia theater at Eureka, Cal.,
has been taken over by Eva Ricks and
is now being conducted as the Grand.
W. W. Fa Mar has reopened his thea-
ter at Cottonwood, Cal., and is showing
twice a week, featuring a Golgate sern
vice.
648
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
A Portland Screen Club
Screen Club with a Purpose Formed by Picture Men in Portland, Oregon — Cam-
paign Against Non-Appealable Ordinance Starts — Exhibitors Will Put Their
Case Directly to the People, Unless Appeal Is Granted.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
AN ERROR CORRECTED.
Sparks and Hale, and purchased the Star
at Condon.
PORTLAND. ORE. — Six months ago the
film men of Portland commenced a
campaign against censorship and par-
ticularly against non-appealable censor-
ship as it faced them in their business.
The newspapers supported them, and with
the exception of a few small organized
bodies the people of Portland were with
them in their fight. But the film men
themselves lacked the organization to
see the campaign through to a finish, and
though auspiciously inaugurated, it faded
away through lack of Interest when the
censor board became less vicious in Its
attacks upon the exchange men's films.
Another movement against non-appeal-
able censorship has started, this time by
a body of film men organized and deter-
mined, and the indications are that thoy
will not quit until they have won. The
new organization Is the Portland Screen
Club, a union of exchange men and ex-
hibitors. Its officers are: Edwin James,
president; H. C. Stevens, treasurer, and
I. Leeser Cohen, secretary, and besides
the officers, the directors are A. S. Kirk-
Patrick, Walter Wessllng and Gus Metz-
ger. Able counsel has been employed.
The first move of the organization was
to go to the city commissioners In a
body with their request for an ordinance
providing for a board of appeals.
Twenty-one of the Screeners appeared
at the City Hall. The daily papers have
pledged themselves to support the film
men in their fight for the right of ap-
peal.
PORTLAND CENSORSHIP NOTES.
Pathe Manager Resigns from Board of
Censors.
The Mayor accepted the resignation ot
Walter Wessllng, Portland manager of
■ the Pathe exchange, as a member of the
censor board. Since making the Portland
Pathe office a full fledged exchange, Mr
Wessllng found it impossible to attend
the many meetings of the board that have
been called recently.
A Central Viewing Place.
The City Attorney has handed down an
opinion that it would be legal for the
city to have a central viewing place to
which film men could be compelled to
bring the reels they desired to have cen-
sored and that the owners of the films
could be excluded from the room while
the censoring process was being car-
ried on.
What Mrs. Colwell Thinks of National
Board.
The attitude of the local censor board
toward the National Board of Censors Is
evidenced by the fact that the local board
has ordered the bulletins from the Na-
tional body, which formerly have been
sent to Portland, stopped. "We know
the National Board now to a 'T'," com-
mented Mrs. Colwell on the board's ac-
tion.
WORLD FILM NOW IN PORTLAND.
The World Film Corporation has ac-
quired spacious quarters in the building
occupied by the Standard Feature Film
Company and Fred Locher, who has been
with the corporation in the big cities on
the coast, came from Seattle to take
charge of th^ new office. The exchange
will serve the Williamette Valley, south-
ern Washington, and all of Oregon. W. H.
Rankin, of Seattle, will serve as road man
In this territory.
In our issue of January 1, 1916, we were
wrong in a statement that the Rose the-
ater, in Regina, was to show the Lasky
"Carmen." Manager D. W. Fislier of the
Rose writes to us that he did not book the
film, but that it was run in the Rex. in
Regina, for four days.
New Theaters and Changes.
Charles Willard, Jr., sold the Opera
House. Etna Mills, in northern Califor-
nia, to Isaac B. Sofy.
The Baker theater. Baker, Ore., a new
house, is nearing completion and will
open Feb. 2 with "The Girl and the
Game." L. Pefferle is the owner.
The Star theater, Grants Pass, Ore.,
has been sold by Paul F. Moore to Ryan
and Schank.
B. R. Lawrence has closed the Lyric
in Ashland, Ore., and will open a house in
Grants Pass.
R. A. Redifer has sold the Star thea-
ter, Heppner, Ore., to the former owners.
Among Exhibitors and Exchange Men.
J. D. Jameson, manager for George
Kleine in Seattle, was a visitor in Port-
land, bringing with him a large assorts
ment of Kleine-Edison's recent releases
to show to Portland exhibitors.
A. J. Smith, booker at the Mutual,
has gone to Seattle to occupy a similar
position. R. R. Nave, who was booker
in Seattle, has been transferred to Port-
land.
W. B. Ayers, of the Sunnyside thea-
ter, Portland, has purchased a Powers 6B
machine from the Service Film Company.
This is one of the first machines of this
type placed in this territory. ,
The Peoples theater, Portland, has
started a souvenir photo campaign and
150,000 photos of Paramount stars are be-
ing distributed to patrons of the house.
As a prelude to "Temptation," in which
Geraldine Farrar was featured In this
house, selections from some of the operas
in which she has appeared were played
on a large Grafonola with excellent effect.
"With "The Spoilers."
Sam W. Whitehead has left Vancouver
for the Crow's Nest country, where, after
playing several dates with "The Spoilers,"
he will proceed to Winnipeg. George L.
Broy will remain in Vancouver for about
two weeks. Mr. Whitehead reported a re-
What Spokane Exchange Managers Are Doing
World Representative Visits Offices of Pathe, Mutual and Universal — Big Fea-
tures That Are Attracting Notice.
By S. Clark Patchin, Spokane Correspond ent ot Moving Picture World.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Local exchange rep-
resentatives of film companies have
put in what they term a successful week
and made a good start for the new year.
Some of the Notable Booking That Has
Been Consummated During the
Last Few Weeks.
In Gold Rooster Office.
F. C. Quinby. district manager of the
Pathe Exchanges in Seattle, Spokane.
Wash., and Butte, Mont., spent several
days in the city while en route to the
Butte office, and with P. C. Carroll, man-
ager of the local exchange, announced
that the first of the Henry Savage and Al.
AVood productions to be released here on
the Gold Rooster program would be "Ex-
cuse Me," to be shown at the Casino the-
ater, starting Sunday, January 9, and fol-
lowed by "Madame X," just shown in
stock here the week starting January 2,
and "The Yellow Ticket," shown here last
season by a road company.
"Business has increased so much in the
local office," said Mr. Quinby, "that we
have been obliged to give Mr. Carroll
extra help, and are securing additional
room from the adjoining building." Mr.
Quinby also arranged for the Installation
of a vault in the office.
Mr. Carroll further announced that C.
W. Logan, manager of the Columbia the-
ater. Maiden, Wash., had signed for the
full weeks' Pathe program; that W. F.
Kienitz of the Libby theater, Libby, Mont.,
liad signed for Pathe productions, and
that Robert Clendinning, manager of the
Bungalow and Pastime theaters, Colfax,
Wash., had transferred the Gold Rooster
"Wallingford" and "Neal of the Navy" pic-
tures to the Pastime theater. He also an-
nounces that the "Wallingford" and "Ex-
ploits of Elaine" are being shown by R. R.
Belcher in the Star theater, Lewiston,
Idaho, and that the Gold Rooster plays
are being released in the Grand theater,
Lewiston, operated by A. H. Hilton.
At Mutual Exchange.
A. R. Patton, traveling representative of
the Mutual Film Corporation for the Spo-
kane territory, announces that Robert
Clendinning is remodeling the Bungalow
theater, Colfax, Wash., and will reopen It
with the Mutual masterplctures.
With Big "U" People.
W. Potter, new manager of the Univer-
sal Film and Supply Company exchange,
has just returned from a business trip to
Missoula to confer with G. A. Hager, his
predecessor here, and stopped in Missoula
and Intermediate points. While in Mis-
soula he placed the exclusive Universal
service with J. R. McDermott, manager of
the Alcazar theater. He has also booked
the Broadway Features with the American
theater, Dayton, Wash.
Recent Feature Hits.
Pictures which drew well at the moving
picture theaters were "Idols of Clay," In
which Ella Hall appeared, at the Rex;
"The House of Tears," featuring Emily
Stevens in the leading role, at the Class A;
"Checkers," aj: the Majestic; "The Winged
Idol," with Katherine Kaelred, at the Lib-
erty; "The Cheat," featuring Fanny Ward
in the title role, at the Clemmer; and "The
Valkyrie," at the Lyric. "The Beloved
Vagabond," at the Casino; "Jordan Is a
Hard Road," with Sarah Truax, Frank
Campeau and Dorothy Gish, played to
large houses at the Liberty.
C. E. McBroom Is Censor.
Commissioner of Public Affairs C. E.
McBroom was appointed as the official
censor of the moving picture shows, suc-
ceeding E. W. Stutes, January 3. He sent
letters to all theaters using motion pic-
tures and film agencies announcing that
he stood on the decrees of the National
Board of Censors and that cordial rela-
tions will continue if the distributors and
exiiibitors will stick to this guide.
A Ulysses at the Gates.
Prank Saunders, doorkeeper and ticket
taker at the Clemmer theater, Spokane,
Wash., has traveled all over the world.
He sees the multitude come and go dal^
and the bit of street scenery his post com-
mands. That prospect might become mo-
notonous in some instances, but not to
Saunders. He has looked frequently upon
about all the world has to offer In variety
of garb, custom and activity.
January 22, 191C
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EDWARD EARLE
In the 5-act Kleine-Edison Masterplay
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by William Addison Lathrop
A play of rare charm, of wholesome power, of constant change and variety,
A feature in which the petite winsomeness of the lovable Viola' Dana is
prettily brought forth, and offering a role which fits Edward Earle with admir-
able grace. An entertaining and full measure of thrill as well as charm — an
unusual feature, indeed. Released Wednesday, January 26th.
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650 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD January 22, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending January 29 and February 5
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 682, 684, 686.)
General Film Company. General Film Company.
Current Releases Advance Releases
MOIVDAY, JANUARY 24, 1916.
BIOGRAPH-An Adventure In the Autumn Woods Serial No. MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1916.
(Drama) (Biograph Reissue No. 34) 19933 BIOGRAPH — When Kings Were the Law -(Drama (Biograph
LUBIN — Two News Items (Drama) 19934 Reissue No. 35).
LUBIN— The Evangelist (Four parts— Drama) (Unit LUBIN— A Reformation Delayed (Comedv)
Program) 17-104 ctt-t t^ t^- j . ™
LUBIN-Fooling Uncle (Comedy) (Unit ProgramV.'. U-104 SELIG— Diamonds Are Trumps (Three parts-Drama).
SEL1C3 — Tom Martin — A Man (Three parts — Drama) 19928-9-30 SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 9, 1916. (Topical).
SELIG — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 7, 1916. VITAGRAPH — James Bashful Hero (Comedy).
(Topical) 19932
VITAGRAPH— The Cold Feet Getaway (Comedy) . . 19931 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, l»ie.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1916. BIOGRAPH — The Chain of Evidence (Two parts — Drama).
ESSANAY— Folly (Two parts— Drama) 19935-6 ESSANAY— Title Not Yet Announced.
KALEM — Snoop Hounds (Comedy) 19937 KALEM — Artful Artists (Comedy).
LUBIN — The Dragoman (Two parts — Drama) 19938-9
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. 1916. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1916.
BIOGRAPH-Stronger Than Woman's Will (Three BIOGRAPH-The Smugglers (Three parts-Drama).
parts — Drama) 19943-4-5 ESSANAY — Title Not Yet Announced.
ESSANAY — The Fable of "Flora and Adolph and a KALEM — The Moth and the Star (No. 11 of the "Stingaree"
Home Gone Wrong" (Comedy) 19942 Series) (Two parts — Drama).
KALEM — The Villian Worshippers (No. 10 of the
"Stingaree" Series (Two parts-Drama) 19940-1 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1916. LUBIN-A Modern Paul (Three parts-Drama).
LUBIN— The Embodied Thought (Three parts— SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 10, 1916. (Topical).
„ °'"f"'J'> :•;••••,.• ^,^^^y\ "^^®;I;^ VIM— A S t i c ky A ff 3 i r (Comedy).
VIM — A Special Delivery (Comedy) 19950
SELIC3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8, 1916.
(Topical) 19949 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1916.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916. KALEM — The Lurking Peril (No. 15 of "The Ventures of Mar-
guerite" Series) (Drama).
KALEM — The Fate of America (No. 14 of the "Ven- ....-_„_,___„„__ o-nAo T-.-I-. » mTTr,T., rr.!. ^ ■ „ „.
tures of Marguerite" Series (Drama) 19954 KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE-The Crime of C.rcum-
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE-The Heart stance (Ihree parts— Drama).
Breakers (Three parts — Drama) 19951-2-3 VIM — The Getaway (Comedy).
VIM— Busted Hearts (Comedy) 19956 VITAGRAPH— The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH— Peace At Any Price (Comedy) 19955
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1916. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
ESSANAY— Destiny (Three parts— Drama) 19957-8-9 ESSANAY— Title Not Yet Announced.
KALEM — Tapped Wires (No. 64 of the "Hazards of KALEM — The Broken Wire (No. 65 of the "Hazards of Helen"
Helen" Railroad Series) (Drama) 19964 Railroad Series) (Drama).
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Bloom Center") (Comedy) 19965 SELIG— The Desert Calls Its Own (Western— Drama).
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Three parts— Drama) 19961-2-3 parts— Drama).
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A strong human story carrying an unusual surprise.
Dorothy Bernard Wilfred Lucas Claire McDowell
The Biograph Re-issue
Tuesday, February 1
The Chain of Evidence
A mystery drama replete with strong situations.
Claire McDowel
Jack Mulhall
Vela Smith
Jack Drumeir
Ivan Christy
Charles Perley
The Two Reel Biograph
Wednesday, February 2
The Smugglers
An adaptation of the well known play.
Linda Arvidson Robert Drouet Charles H. West
Charles Perley Alfred Paget W. J. Butler
The Three Reel Biograph
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January 22, 1916
Calendar oi Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending January 29 and February 5
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 682, 684, 686.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1916. Serial No.
LAEMMLE — Her Dream Man (Drama) 01137
L-KO — Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination (Two parts —
Comedy) 01138
REX — No release this day.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1916.
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURE— A Soul En-
slaved (Five parts — Drama) 01141
NESTOR — Her steady Carfare (Comedy) 01142
UNIVERSAL, SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft (No. 7
"America Saved From War" — Two Part Drama) 01158
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Discontent (Two Parts — Psycholog-
ical— Drama) 01143
IMP — Hired, Tired and Fired (Comedy) 01144
REX — No release this day.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY- Number 203 (Topical) 01147
L-KO — Knocks and Opportunities (Two parts —
Comedy) 01146
VICTOR — Across the Line (Drama) 01145
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1916.
BIG-U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — The Red Lie (Three parts — Mystery
Drama) 01148
POWERS — Sammie Johnsin, Hunter (Cartoon —
Comedy) 01149
Fishing River Lampreys (Educational) 01149
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916.
BIG-U — Nan Good for Nothing (Drama) 01151
LAEMMLE — The Inner Soul (Two parts — Society —
Drama) 01150
NESTOR — Flivvers in the Dance of the Shivers
(Comedy) 01152
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1916.
BISON — A Daughter of Penance (Two parts-^
Mexican — Drama) 01153
JOKER — Mrs. Green's Mistake (Comedy) 01155
POWERS— Uncle Sam at Work (No. 6 "Saving
Wealth and Building Health" — Educational... 01154
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 1916.
LAEMMLE — No release this day.
L-KO— Cupid at the Polo Game (Comedy) 01157
REX — In His Own Trap (Three parts — Drama).... 01156
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1916.
NESTOR — When Aunt Matilda Fell (Comedy) 01160
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLATS— The Path of Hap-
piness (Five parts — Drama) 01159
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE- Graft (No. 8
"Old King Coal") (Two parts — Drama) 01176
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Lord John's Journal (No. 3 "Three
Fingered Jenny") (Three parts — Drama) 01161
IMP — No release this day.
REX — In Dreamy Jungle Town (Comedy) 01162
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 204 (Topical) 01165
L-KO — Sea Dogs and Land Rats (Comedy) 01164
VICTOR — Son O' The Stars (Three parts — Western
Drama) 01163
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two parts
— Human Interest — Drama) 01166
POWERS — Building Up the Health of a Nation,
(No. 3) (Educational) 01167
— Caged With Polar Bears (Vaudeville
Act) 01167
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4, 1916.
IMP— The Soul Man (Drama) 01168
NESTOR — Flivvers, in the Still Alarm (Two parts —
Comedy) 01170
REX — The Little Thief (Drama) 01169
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
BISON — Phantom Island (Two parts — Mystery —
Drama) 01171
JOKER — "Wanted, A Piano Tuner" (Comedy) 01173
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work No. 7 "Uncle Sam's
Children (Educational) 01172
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1916. Serial No.
BEAUTY — Mischief and a Mirror (Comedy) 0441S>
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 19 "The Dells of
the Wisconsin" (Scenic) 0441S
Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon — Com-
edy) 0441S
VOGUE— A Baby Grand (Comedy) 0442O
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — As a Wom-
an Sows (Gaumont — Five parts — Drama — No.
59) 04421-2
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Man in the Sombrero (Two
parts — Society — Drama) 04421-2
FALSTAFF — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy) . . . 0423
W^EDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1916.
BEAUTY — Some Night (Comedy) 04427
THANHOUSER — The Burglar's Picnic (Three parts
— School — Drama) 04424-5-S
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Beaten at the Bath (Comedy) 04429
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Lord Love-
land Discovers America (American — Five parts
— Society — Drama — No. 60)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 56 (Topical) 0443O
VOGUE — Bungling Bill's Burglar.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916.
AMERICAN — A Sanitarium Scramble (Comedy) 04434
CLIPPER — The Smugglers of Santa Cruz (Three
parts — Seacoast — Drama) . % 044S1-2-3
CUB — Around the World (Comedy) 04436
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Betrayed
(Thanhouser — Five parts — Race — Drama —
No. 61)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 1016.
BEAUTY— Walk This Way (Comedy) 04437
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 20 "St. Paul and
Minneapolis (Scenic) 04436
GAUMONT — Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy) 04436
VOGUE — He Thought He West to War (Comedy) . . 04438
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Vengeance
Is Mine (Centaur — Five parts — Drama) (No. 62)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Broken Cross (Two parts — Society
Drama) 64430-40
FALSTAFF — A Clever Collie's Coming Back (Com-
edy) 04441
WEDNESD.W, FEBRUARY 2, 1916.
BEAUTY — Billy Van Deusen's Wedding Eve (Com-
edy) 04445
THANHOUSER— The Knotted Cord (Three parts-
Detective Drama) 04442-3-4
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Harry's Happy Honeymoon (Comedy). 04447
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— "The Idol of
the Stage (Gaumont — Five parts — Drama) (No.
63)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 57 (Topical) 94448
VOGUE — Sammy versus Cupid (Comedy) 04446
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1016.
AMERICAN — -Mammy's Rose (Southern Drama) .... 04452
CUB — Title Not Yet Announced 04453
MUSTAN(3 — The Extra Man and the Milk Fed Lion
(Three parts — Comedy Drama) 04449-50-1
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The White
Rosette (American — Five parts — Drama) (No. 64)
January 22, 1916
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Stories of the Films
General Film Company
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEA-
TURES.
A DAUGHTER OF THE WOODS tThree
Parts — Jan. 14>. — Melody Jane, a waif, adopted
by David, the blind hermit, goes to sell his
baskets to the occupants of John Warham's
shooting lodge. The Maestro, who, with his
wife, is a guest, hears her sing, and says her
voice is like that of the famous prima donnas,
Jane Hope. He meets David, hears Janes his-
tory, and finds she is Jane's child. He takes
her to his home (although David is heart-
broken) and he, himself, trains her voice.
Warham falls in love with her, they become
engaged and his mother insists upon ntting up
her apartment. A year and a half later she
makes her debut in "Madam Butterfly" and
scores a triumph. She receives a letter from
David wishing her every success, it sets Jane
thinking.
She resolves to go to David — ^catches the mid-
night train and arrives at David's home at
dawn. They meet, each confess love and when
David, hesitating, asks what the world will do
without her glorious voice, she naively sug-
gests using it for singing lullabies.
HOUSES OF MYSTERY (Three Parts— Jan.
21). — The cast: Crile, U. S. Secret Service of-
ficer (Paul Gilmore) ; his fiancee (Peggy Ham-
ilton) ; leader of smugglers (Philo McCol-
lough) ; "Gypsy Nell" (Dick Johnson) ; moth-
er of the leader of smugglers (Adelaide Woods).
Crile, a U. S. Secret Service of&cer, is or-
dered to break up a gang of treacherous dia-
mond smugglers on the California coast. His
fiancee. Grace Girard, determined to assist him,
declaring herself gritty enough to wear an of-
ficer's badge. The smugglers are located by
Crile, while a murderous assault on Crile is
frustrated by witty Grace. The assaulting
smuggler is dashed to death from a lofty cliff.
Sam, another smuggler, carrying a consignment
of diamonds in a fish basket, finding the body
of the dead, takes from it the telegram from
Secret Service headquarters that had been stolen
from Crile.
(Trace trails Sam, and by her wits unearths
the scheme of the smuggler, while Sam goes to
the shack of "Gypsy Nell," a disguised smug-
gler, who believes Sam a spy. A hard fight
follows, Sam made prisoner and the telegram
to Crile found, which throws all suspicion upon
Sam. Grace and Crile trace Sam to the shack;
as Crile frees Sam he is attacked. Out of re-
▼enge, Sam turns state's evidence, which is the
beginning of the end of the smuggler's reign.
The leader of the gang, in the guise of an
artist, holds forth in a mansion, a second house
of mystery. The house is attacked. Grace
secretly precedes the detectives, posing as a
model ; she is soon in the grip of the treacher-
ous men. The attack* of the detectives is frus-
trated, and Grace left in a dying condition in
the vaults under the mysterious house. The
gang makes its escape. Crile prepares for a
final encounter. Then follows a terrific fight on
the cliffs, hand-to-hand battle with the smug-
glers, the discovery of dying Grace. The smug-
glers elude the detectives finally, but witty
Grace, meets the boatload in the sea, captures
the entire gang and proves her right to a de-
tective's hand, and a star of the revenue service.
LUBIN.
TWO NEWS ITEMS (Jan. 24).— The cast:
Katie Fagan (Adda Gleason) ; Dan Fagan (Jay
Morley) ; John Rockland (L. C. Shumway) ;
Italian woman (Adelaide Bronti) ; Collector
(Wm. L. Spencer). Written by Julian Louis
Lamothe. Produced by Edward Sloman.
The managing editor of the Daly Bugle was
in his office with the cub reporter. "Hall," he
said, "you have no sense of news value. The
story of an ordinary laborer may be told in
three lines, but news about a very prominent
person is worth front page headlines."
The reporter's first item in the paper the fol-
lowing day was : "The body of a white woman
found floating in the East River last night was
later identified as that of Katie Fagan, 6."iO-
Barren alley. No reason was given for the
suicide."
And this is the rest of the story, which the
reporter failed to write. Katie was a typical
product of the tenements. Life held no joy for
her. and meant continual work. Her husband.
Dan, was a good man of his kind. He worked
In the great factory of the millionaire, John
Rockland, who also owned the tenement in
which they lived; If Dan drank a bit too much
on Saturday nights who was to blame him?
It made him forget his grim struggle for ex-
istence. One night while intoxicated he went
to strike Katie, but the news she imparted
stayed his hand, for Katie was to become a
mother. Dan, repentant, helped her in her
efforts to save — for baby's sake.
Then Rockland reduced the wages of the men
twenty-five per cent, and a strike resulted.
Cheerless days followed for Katie. The collector
was always on time for the rent, and finally
baby's savings had to go. Dan appealed to
Rockland in his beautiful home, but was thrown
out for his insolence.
Rent day came again. The Fagans were told
that if they didn't pay by five o'clock they
would be dispossessed. Dan learned of a jani-
tor's position vacant at the Children's Outing
Association and he managed to secure it. But
Rockland entered shortly afterward and had
him discharged. Dan, desperate, and thinking
only of Katie, entered Rockland's home to steal
the money that was rightly his. Rockland saw
him as he left.
At home Katie was happy at Dan's story of
the job and the money already procured until
Rockland entered, and had Dan arrested. Katie
was wild with grief, and at five o'clock the men
came to dispossess her. She told them to take
everything, and holding her baby's things tightly
to her. she made her way blindly to tne river,
a victim of John Rockland.
The same paper also contained the reporter's
other bit of real news. It was on the front in
double column headlines — John Rockland again
contributes to Children's outing Assn. Noted
philanthropist gives check for .$oU,000. Ten
thousand children to be made happy by week in
country."
THE DRAGOMAN (Two Parts— Jan 25).—
The cast: Mohamed (L. C. Shumway); Mar-
jorie Hall (Adda Gleason); Edward Wright
(George Routh) ; AUouma (Violet MacMillanJ.
Written and produced by Edward Sloman.
Mohamed is an Arab guide in Egypt. Edward
Wright, a tourist, engages him, and meets
Mohamed's sister, Allouma. An attraction
springs up between the two, and secret meet-
ings are held. Wright also meets Marjorie
Hall, an American girl, with whom Mohamed
falls deeply in love after saving her life.
Allouma trusts Wright implicity. and one night
readily believes his statement that he will
marry her on the morrow. She waits in vain
for him, but Wright is called away by the death
of his father. Days of bliss follow for Mohamed,
as Marjorie now engages him as dragomau, but
his sun sets when she leaves for America. Then
one day. Mohamed learns the dread truth of
Wright's duplicity for Allouma. He is about
to strike her. but pity enters his heart. Mean-
while in America, Marjorie consents to marry
Wright. Allouma dies when her child is horn,
and Mohamed, frantic in grief, prays to Allah
to guide him to the man who has done this
wrong.
Five years later, Mohamed is in America
searching for Wright. Once he thinks he has
found him. and is about to wreak vengeance,
when Mohamed realizes his mistake. He Is
pursued by an excited mob, but a charming
little four-year-old saves him. Mohamed kisses
her tenderly, as she is just the size of his
Allouraa's little one would have been. At last
he finds Wright. The latter is giving an
Egyptian Masked Ball at his home. Mohamed
reads the announcement. He gains entrance to
the house by wearing his mask and his drago-
man cnstume. Meeting Marjorie. he discloses
his identity to her, but remembers his ven-
geance. Twelve o'clock comes, Mohamed is
seated alone in the anteroom. Wright enters
and tells him it is time to unmask. Mohamed
answers that he is going to unmask him be-
fnrp the pnests. and then di'^close his identity.
He tells Wright the sad story of Allouma, and
starts to throttle bim. But at the door stands
a little child. She places a tiny hand on
Mohamed's, and lokoing; up trustingly, says, "I
didn't let the men hurt you, now don't hurt
my daddy !" Mohamed releases his hold, and
gRze=! at the little girl who had saved him.
Marjorie enters the room to see what is keep-
ing them. Mohamed bows and says. "I have
just been paying my respects to your husband
before leaving for Egypt tomorrow."
by Julian Louis Lamothe. Produced by Edward
Sloman.
The basis of this story is the following ex-
tract from "The Law of Psychic Phenomena'*
by Thomas Jay Hudson.
"A phantom, or ghost, is the embodiment of
an idea or thought.
"The power to create phantasms resides and
is inherent in the subjective mind, or person-
ality, of man.
"The power becomes greater as the body ap-
proaches nearer to the condition of death.
"All phantasms of the dead are of those who
have died under circumstances of great mental
stress or emotion."
David Goodman and Max Rosenthal are part-
ners in the cloak and suit business. Rosenthal
is the typical Jewish merchant. Goodman is
more idealistic. He has never married. The
partners secure a loan from Cohen, a Jewish
hanker, and enlarge their business. Goodman
meets Nanon Laval, an adventuress, and for-
gets everything else. Nanon is hired as a
model, and Rosenthal often censures Goodman
for neglect of business. To save Goodman from
himself, Rosenthal discharges Nanon. Good-
man raises a scene when he hears of it. He
calls upon Nanon, and she shows him a pathetic
letter from his mother, pleading that h^ son
be given up. Goodman, blind to everything
save the wiles of Nanon, angrily berates his
mother for her interference. He learns that
Rosenthal intends to restrain his reckless ex-
penditures by withdrawing all their money from
the hank. Goodman circumvents this plan by
getting the money himself, and invests it in
bonds, which he hides in his library. He glee-
fully tells Nanon how he has tricked the med-
dlers, and she learns that the method of open-,
ing the secret panel is written on a card in his
pocket.
Rosenthal discovers what Goodman has donej^
and is frantic, as the loss of the money means
ruin. Goodman scoffs and tells him that he has
merely beaten him to it. Goodman goes to call
on Nanon, and is fatally injured when the ele-
vator in her apartment bouse falls several
stories. Nanon has him brought to her apart-
ment to await the arrival of the ambulance.
Her lover, Jimmy Rolfe, is present, and after
Goodman has seemingly died in her arms, she
leaves him on the couch, and tells Rolfe ex-
citedly about the bonds. Goodman awakens to
consciousness, and learns the base nature of the
creature be loved. His one idea is to right the
wrong he has done his loved ones. Nanon must
not get posses.sion of the card of instructions.
He manages to hide it. When Nanon and Rolfe
come to search him, he is dead, and they do
not find the card.
The last thought of Goodman's lives, and as
a phantasm tries ineffectually to communicate
to Rosenthal, Ruth and Mrs. Goodman the
hiding place of the bonds, which means so
much to them.
By accident, Rolfe and Nanon discover the
card under the couch, and plan to get the bonds
by entering the library that night. Ruth has
fallen asleep at the bedside of her mother. The
phantasm leads her in her sleep to the library.
Nanon is at the panel, removing the bonds.
Ruth awakes, a struggle ensues, in which she is
finally victorious.
THE EMBODIED THOUGHT (Three Parts—
Jan. 27). — The cast: David Goodman (Edward
Sloman) ; Ruth, his sister (Hazel Neece) ; Mrs.
Goodman (Adelaide Bronti) : Max Rosenthal
(Melvin Mayo) ; Jimmy Rolfe (L. C. Shum-
way) : Isaac Cohen (George Routh). Written
CURED (Jan. 20).— The cast: Dr. Curtiss
(Arthur Matthews) ; Wilkens (Billie Reeves) ;
Madge Carlton (Carrie Reynolds) ; Bob Carlton
(Jack Delson). Written by Mark Swan. Pro-
duced by Earl Metcalfe.
Curtiss is a physician with the usual cranky
patients. Wilkens, a young lawyer, calls on
him to bring money he has collected for him
(most of which he retains as his fee). Wilkens
sees a photograph in Curtiss' office of a girl
and falls in love with it; but Curtiss laughs at
him and won't tell who the girl is. Wilkens
then sees Curtiss cure a hypohondriac who
imagines he is ill by giving him a powder of
powdered sugar and a glass of water. He says
it is a cinch to be a doctor. Curtiss, being at
this moment called out, tells Wilkens if it is
such a cinch, to stay and run his office while he
is out. Wilkens laughingly accepts and puts
in his time making love to the photograph of
Madge.
Madge has a pain in her ankle and pa-^sing
Curitss" office decides to stop in. When Wilkens
sees her he is delighted to di-^cover the original
of the photograph. When Madge learns Cur-
tiss is not in she is about to leave, but in
order to detain her, Wilkens tells her he is in
charge of the office and lies and says he is a
doctor. His bluff at beins; a doctor is amus-
ing, but when he prescribes absent treatment
she leaves in a buff. Outside she meets Cur-
tiss and her brother and learns Wilkens is a
pretender. She is angry and plans a practical
joke in revenge with her brother Bob.
The latter goes in and sees Wilkens who gives
him several powders of the sugar. Bob, there-
upon, pretends to die. Curtiss enters and
changes the sugar powders to a box marked
January 22, 1916
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655
poison and convinces Wilkens that he has
killed Bob. Then Madge enters pretending ill-
ness and as Wilkens gave her a powder for her
ankle, he thinks that he has also killed her.
Presently Madge discovers her "dead*' brother
and reproaches Wilkens bitterly. Wilkens is
heartbroken and picks up a bottle marised
poison and drinks it. Curtiss, Madge and Bob
are now horritied as it seems their "joke" will
cause Wilkens' death. It is discovered, how-
ever, that the bottle contained only distilled
water and the picture ends with Wilkens being
introduced to Madge, who is having her ankle
bandaged, and the audience knows that some
day — Oh ! well, why mention it.
A REFORMATION DELAYED (Jan. 31).—
The cast: Peter Norwood (Wm. J. Spencer);
Margaret, his daughter (Francelia BinningLon) ;
Jim Hartley, the crook (Ronald Bradbury) ;
Duilie De-xter (Helen Wolcott) ; Written by
Julian Louis Lamothe and Melvin Mayo. Pro-
duced by Melvin Mayo.
Peter Norwood, a wealthy old gentleman, i.^
forgetful and careless. His daughter, Margaret,
often reproaches him, but to no avail. Margaret
conducts a refuge in the slums, and is greatly
beloved by the poor people, who know her only
as "Our Lady Margaret." One day Margaret is
saved from the advances of several ruffians by
Jim Hartley. Margaret is greatly attracted to
him, but he is not of her station, so she allows
the friendship to grow without divulging her
real identity. Jim is really a crook, and when
his accomplice, Dollie, who loves him, sees him
with Margaret, she is furious.
Jim tells her he is going to marry Margaret.
Dollie is desperate. She informi Margaret of
Jim's true character, and Margaret sadly tells
them they must part. DoUie leads Jim away,
and finally makes him realize that Margaret is
not of his class. They leave the city. Mar-
garet is heartbroken.
Two years pass. Margaret has never for-
gotten Jim. She does not know that he and
DolUe have prospered, and have returned as
Mr. and Mrs. Brownley-Smythe, in order to
continue their operations in high society. Jim
meets Norwood at the club, is of service to
him, and Norwood tenders him an invitation
to the ball. Jim is pleased, feeling sure that
he can make a good haul. At the ball, Jim
and Dollie are not recognized by Margaret.
Norwood has left his safe unlocked and Jim
and DoUie, seeking privacy in the library,
notice this. They are seen with their masks
off by Margaret, and she is much affected at
the thought that Jim is still a thief.
Jim and Dollie rifle the safe; the butler
catches a glimpse of them. He immediately
notifies Norwood of the robbery. Margaret,
greatly alarmed at the turn of events, slips
back of the curtains separating the rooms.
Jim consents to a search, but nudges Dollie to
take the jewels. A hand from behind the cur-
tain gets them Instead. Just as the butler is
about to search Jim. Margaret steps out with
jewel box in hand, and says, "It was just a lit-
tle trick of mine, you careless old dad. to show
how easily your safe might be robbed!" Jim
and Dollie stare at her in amazement, and
realize how they have been saved.
A MODERN PAUL (Three Parts— Feb. 3).—
The cast: Paul (Melvin Mayo); the woman
(Helen Wolcott) : the murderer (George
Routh) ; the thief (Alan Forrest) ; the poli-
tician (Ben Hopkins) ; the victim (Jay Morley) ;
the woman's friend (Dot Dufee). Written by
Julian Louis Lamothe. Produced by Melvin
Mayo.
In modern times there lives a prototype of
the disciple Paul. He goes to the mountain
fastness and preaches to the rugged people there.
One day he comes to a lone hut, wherein is
one who. dying, curses all mankind. Paul is so
sympathetic that the man, Joe, tells his story.
In a tough dance hall he met the woman,
and fell in love with her. He tried to lead her
from her old life, but his efforts were fruit-
less. She was too taken up with two others — the
thief and the murderer. But when she dis-
covered how base the murderer really was, she
listened to Joe's pleadings and went away with
him.
They were married and a baby blessed the
union. The woman soon tired of her monoto-
nous existence. It was an easy matter for the
murderer to win her back to the dance hall.
Joe fallowed and demanded her return, but she
scoffed at him. And during the darkness of a
"twilight dance," the murderer stabbed him.
For weeks he lingered in the hospital and when
he came out, it was to discover that the woman
had left with their child. So then lae came to
the mountains and finally struck it rich.
Paul brings the message of (Thrist to the
dying man and soon has him repentant. He
gives Paul the money he has accumulated and
commissions hifh to find his wife and child.
The good man turns to the city. He enters the
dance hall and starts to preach. The revelers
greet him with jeers and throw missies at him.
Paul sinks to the floor, unconscious. During
that time the woman steals the money, mean-
ing to keep it for her child, the love of whom
is her one good trait. At home the woman
gazes at the stolen money remorsefully, but is
afraid to return it. The thief oversees this and
immediately informs the murderer. When the
woman arrives at the dance hall, they demand
their share, but she refuses. The murderer
vows to get the money, even if he has to kill.
When the woman reaches home she discov-
ers that her child has met with an accident and
is badly injured. She immediately thinks of Paul
and brings him to the child. He exerts his
healing power, and soon the child is asleep.
The woman repents and returns the money,
which Paul promises to keep a little longer.
He seats himself in the next room with the
money in his hand. The thief and the murderer
enter. The murderer lifts his knife ; Paul ftirns
and faces them. The woman rushes in to see
what is the matter. And then Paul tells them
of the Christ ; how he came into the world to
save mankind ; how he saved a woman from
being stoned ; and of how the thief on the cross
won forgiveness. Paul shows them the error of
their lives.
THE ELECTION BET (Feb. 5).— The cast:
Wilkens (Billie Reeves) ; Walker, his friend
(James Cassady) ; Mr. Slim, the referee
(Arthur Matthews) ; O'Hara (Pete Lang) ;
Annette (Carrie Reynolds). Written by Mark
Swan. Produced by Earl Metcalfe.
Wilken is so sure that Jones will win the
election that he makes an election bet with his
friend, Walker. The loser is to roll a walnut
from the Boulevard to City Hall. It must not
be broken, nor touched with the hands, nor
must the loser speak or write to anyone until
the bet is paid, and the agreement must be
kept secret. Forfeiture means the loss of $5,000.
Wilkens starts to roll the walnut and his
queer antics lead O'Hara. a policeman, to
think be is crazy. A newsboy picks up the
walnut and is going to eat it and Wilkens has
to buy it back. A large fat woman is about to
step on it and the only way in which Wilkens
can protect it, is to put his feet beside it and
she walks on his feet. He talks to her on his
fingers and she thinks he is deaf and dumb.
Annette, Wilkens' sweetheart, knows nothing
of the wager, but Wilkens was so sure he would
win, he told her to come to the City Hall and
see something funny; so with her chum. Grace,
she goes along the street. When Annette finds
Wilkens, he cannot speak or write to her ac-
cording to the terras of the wager. Therefore,
she tells O'Hara her lover is crazy and when
they look for him they find him under a truck
which is standing over the walnut.
O'Hara takes charge of Wilkens. Stout is
going to quit, but Wilkens pays him a large
sum of money to stay by the walnut. Stout gets
a chair, an oil stove, and umbrella and has
lunch served on a folding table and sticks by
the walnut all night. Next morning Wilkens
manages to escape from the hospital wbere he
has been taken, sees a street sweeper in his
white overalls, bribes the man to give him his
overalls and brush and sweeps the walnut to
within a block of City Hall where it is run
over by a street car and Wilkens loses his bet.
gold he gambles in a saloon, is caught cheating
at cards and receives a mortal wound in the
fracas that follows. Chadwick discovers among
his effects a letter signed "Your affectionate-
sister," which states that the writer will shortly
arrive in Piety Flat.
W^hcn the girl arrives, Chadwick and the
boys, whom he has posted, inform her that
Jack has gone prospecting and will soon be back.
Chadwick takes her to his cabin, which he rep-
resents as Jack's, and the boys bring gifts of
provisions which they declare they borrowed
from Jack. Dorothy becomes known as the
Angel of Piety Flat. Riding out in the hills,
she takes a snapshot of a little Indian boy, who
later disapnears. The Indians, believing that the
boy has been spirited away by the magic of the
black box, ride after the girl.
Chadwick, who is with her. makes her throw
the camera away, and the Indians riddle it with
bullets. Captured, the girl is condemned to die
at dawn unless the child is found. Chadwick.
going to get help, is forced to shoot his horse
when the animal breaks a leg, and while stag-
gering across the desert he finds the Indian
boy, who has wandered away and got lost. He
returns in the nick of time to save the girl.
Later, when he learns that she loves him, he
breaks the news of her brother's death, but ex-
plains the event so as to make Jack a hero in-
stead of the cur he really was.
BIOGRAPH.
THE? MISER'S HEART (Biograph Reissue—
Jan 17). An old miser living in an east side
tenement forms quite an attachment for a little
Qjiild in the same hopse. The old miser is
reputed to keep a large amount of money in a
safe in his room, and a couple of crooks decide
to take a chance to get It. They enter his room
by way of the fire escane, and tying him to a
chair, try to force him to tell the combination
of his safe.
The little child happens in the room, and to
further compel him, they susnend the child out
of the window on a rope, threatening to let her
drop if he does not give the combination. A
tramp sees the child haneing from the window
and hastens to the police station for aid. On
his way he passes a baker boy from whom he
stole a bag of rolls, and the boy, following,
has him locked up witliout giving him a chance
to explain the object of his errand. The cap-
tain, however, consents to hear the tramp out,
and sends a quartette of incredulous policemen,
who receive a shock when they find the truth
of the tramp's story. The child is saved and
the crooks taken into custody.
A LIFE CHASE (Three Parts— Jan. 19).—
Bouval. the banker, cancels a theater engage-
ment with his wife and their good friend, Vau-
bert. because of business. Vaubert accompanies
Madame Bouval to the matinee. As they leave
the house they meet Bertrand Alvimar, who
comes to keep a business appointment with
Bouval, A beggar, Meloit by name, asks alms
and is refused. Returning from the theater,
Vaubert and his companion find Bouval mur-
dered in his study. In his dead hand Is clutch.;d
a torn sheet of paper, on which the banker had
striven unsuccessfully to write the name of his
murderer.
Vaubert's suspicions leap to Alvimar and the
latter is arrested. After questioning him closely
the prefect of police orders Alvlmar's release,
and to the indignant Vaubert explains : "There
is not sufficient evidence to hold him for mur-
der." Vaubert learns that Alvimar frequents a
gambling-house, follows him there, and scrapes
acquaintance with him. Later he introduces
Alvimar to Madame Bouval, whom he has per-
suaded to help him in fastening guilt upon the
murderer. The banker's widow assumes the
name of Mme. Corbini and pretends to be Vau-
bert's cousin. At Vaubert's bidding she piles
her arts to make Alvimar fall in love with her,
and succeeds. But neither has reckoned with
the possibility that Amy Bouval may fall in
love with her victim. When this happens,
Vaubert is enraged. He Is pondering what to
do when word comes from the police that the
murderer has been caught and has confessed
the crime.
Incredulous, Vaubert goes to headquarters and
is told that the prisoner is Meloit, the beggar,
who. arrested for drunkenness, has been put
through the third degree until he confessed
the crime. But on becoming sober the beggar
recants his confession. Vaubert, triumphant,
goes to Amy's hotel and finds her in Alvimar's
arms. Drawing her aside, he reminds her that
Alvimar does not know her real name and de-
mands that she reveal her identity. On hear-
ing that the woman he loves is Madame Bou-
val, Alvimar turns pale. Vaubert confronts him
suddenly with the dagger-like paper cutter that
drew Bouval's lifeblood, and Alvimar. confess-
ing the crime, kills himself with the knife.
AN ADVENTURE IN TH^^AUTUMN WOODS
(Biograph Reissue Jan. 2-i). — The girl lives in
the forest with her father and grandfather.
The latter goes to the trading post and is re-
turning home with a sack of gold when he is
attacked by two robbers. He trails them to
their camp, recovers the gold while they sleep,
and reaches home exhausted. His son goes
for a doctor, taking the eold as a precaution.
The thieves reach the cabin, recognize the old
man. who is asleep, and learn from the innocent
girl that her father has the gold. They plot
to rob him on his return. The girl overhears
them and, making her escape, summons her
lover, who arrives with aid in time to r^jii
the thieves.
THE ANGEL OF PIETY FLAT (Two Parts-
Jan. IS). — Jack Raymond, a shiftless Eastern-
er, forms a mining partnership with Putney
Chadwick and later robs him. With the stolen
STRONGER THAN WOMAN'S _WILL (Three
Parts— Jan. 2B).— The manufacturer's daughter
refuses to marry the superintendent and elopes
with a foreign count, who does not keep his
promise to wed. Her father, summoned by her,
pays the adventurer to give the girl his name.
Thieves kill ,.the count for his money. The
countess returns home with her child and, after
her father's death, oppresses the factory work-
man to get more money for the future prince.
The workmen strike, but she will not yield to
their demands. Her hand is forced by the su-
perintendent, who has found her letter to ujr
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father confessing her shame. He declares that
he will publish the letter if she does not yield
and, rather than lose her good name, she grants
the workmen's demanas.
WHEN KINGS WERE THE LAW (Biograph
Reissue — Jan. 31). — Over the Kingdom of Ro-
manda there reigned a King who was greatly
influenced by his favorite, whom he devotedly
loved. He presents her with a necklace of fabu-
lous worth and enjoins that she never part
with it, which command she swears by the stars
to keep. About this time an impecunious cousin
of the King calls to beg the loan of money,
which is refused. The favorite promises to in-
tercede for him. The cardinal and the favorite
are bitter enemies, because of her thwarting
many of his pet schemes, and he plans a re-
venge by inciting jealousy in the King.
The scheme he devises is to have the neck-
lace missing and found in the cousin's pocket.
The plan succeeds so well that the King con-
demns the seemingly guilty pair to an air-tight
chamber, where they would have suffocated to
death had not the lady-in-waiting, who helped
in the plot, become horror-stricken and con-
fessed. The cardinal himself was plunged into
the depths of remorse, as he did not think the
scheme would' drive the impetuous King to such
extremes ; he merely wished to have the favor-
ite exiled from the Court.
SELIG.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 1 (Jan. 3).
Savannah, Ga. — Georgia women from mo-
tives of economy and freedom of movement
have adopted overalls for house work.
Memphis, Tenn.— The new $8,000,000 bridge
which it is expected will make Memphis the
greatest southern railroad gateway east and
west, is nearing completion.
Boston, Mass. — Harvard freshmen are rap-
idly getting into form for their annual hockey
games.
Washington, D. C. — Secretary Daniels says
battleships have reached the limit in size.
Larger vessels could not pass through the
Panama Canal. The California represents the
ultimate in war vessels.
Vilkomir, Russia. — The German reserve force
dig themselves in for the bitter winter in Rus-
sia.
Chicago, 111. — Geane Beaumont, Clara Pause
and Elsie Smoler swimming devotees, take
their usual plunge in Lake Michigan Christ-
mas morning ; temperature 26 degrees air, 35
degrees water.
New York, N. Y. — Colonel E. M. House, the
President's confidential adviser, leaves on the
S. S. Rotterdam for Europe to acquaint our
diplomats with the intimate views of the Presi-
dent on pending international affairs.
Captain Boy-Ed, formerly military attache
a,t the German Embassy and recalled at the re-
quest of President Wilson, and Brand Whitlock,
U. S. Minister to Belgium, will leave on the
same ship.
Washington, D. C. — The Pages of the U. S.
Senate leave the Capitol to take Christmas din-
ner with Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall.
Aetna, Ind. — Owing to the widespread dis-
turbances in plants manufacturing war muni-
tions, some of the companies do their work
with a small army of guards.
Readville, Mass. — U. S. Army experts test
new war plane, said to be the finest constructed
and best designed aero in the world and the
first to carry two gun turrets.
Revere Beach, Mass. — The roller coaster here
wrecked by a gale, falls a vast mass of timber
and iron, crushing two houses and injuring
three people.
Selig-Tribune Feature Picture. — Kewpie. the
baby elephant at the Selig Zoo, gets his break-
fast.
Boston, Mass. — The holiday spirit Invades the
navy when the Blue Jackets on the battleship
Nebraska acts as hosts to hundreds of poor
children.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 2 (Jan. 6).
Gibson City, 111. — Seventeen thousand geese
pose obligingly for the Selig-Tribune on the
largest goose farm on earth.
Philadelphia, Pa. — The annual Mummers'
parade presents this year a most unusual array
of fantastic gorgeousness.
Seattle. Wash. — The little cabins in the Cas-
CaJ' Mountains near here, the homes of pres-
ent day 7'nneers, are buried under a tweniy-
five foot fail ?f snow, the heaviest in years.
El Paso, Tex. — The "goodfellow" spirit
causes a scramble for coins among Mexican
refugee children, who, owing to the unsettled
conditions in Mexico, have become temporarily
residents of El Paso.
Washington, D. C. — By invitation of Presi-
dent Wilson, fifteen hundred delegates of the
South and Central American republics attend
the Pan-American Scientific congress in Me-
morial Continental Hall.
Seattle, Wash. — The S. S. Curacao witnout
flag or register wrecked two years ago, and
for the past eighteen months resting at the
bottom of the ocean, reaches this port, and is
promptly dubbed the "ghost ship,"
El Paso, Tex. — General Victoriano Huerta,
the deposed president of Mexico, who is ser-
iously ill and under guard at his wife's house
here.
Boston, Mass. — This city boasts of a hospital
for canine aristocracy for surgical, medical
and dental treatment, known as the Angell
Memorial Hospital for Animals.
Juarez, Mexico. — General Obregon, Carran-
za's commander-in-chief, holds consultation
with H. N. Gray, chief of Mexican secret serv-
ice, and General P. E. Calles, regarding the
taking over of Juarez from the Villistas.
Washington, D. C. — Frank Buchanan, mem-
ber House of Representatives from Illinois, is
indicted by federal grand jury charged with
conspiring to foment strikes in American muni-
tion factories.
Selig-Tribune Feature Picture. — Cy de Vry.
curator of the Chicago Zoo, tries forceful feed-
ing on Anna, python, who is sulking and re-
fuses to eat.
South Chicago, 111. — An explosion at the plant
of a linseed oil company causes a fire resulting
in a $2,000,000 loss.
Bloom Centerities. There the jeweler pro-
nounces the breast-pin genuine and worth hun-
dreds of dollars. With their suddenly acquired
wealth Johnny West and his motber are more
highly regarded.
TOM MARTIN— A MAN (Multiple Reel— Jan.
24). — The cast: Tom Martin (Guy Oliver);
Mary Brandon. (Vivian Reed) ; Mrs. Brandon
(Lillian Hayward) ; the Doctor (Al W. Filson) ;
Bennet Gordon (Fred Hearne). George Nich-
oUs, director. Written by Wallace C. Clifton.
Tom Martin, the village blacksmith, is in
love with Mary Brandon. Mrs. Brandon bakes
a pie for Tom and Mary takes it to him just as
he is sitting down to his evening meal. There
is a vacant -chair opposite Tom's at the table,
and he tells Mary that he always lays another
plate for that chair because it was the one
occupied by his beloved mother before she
died. Bennet Gordon is engaged to teach the
village school and he is accepted as a boarder
by Mrs. Brandon, Mary's mother.
In the meantime, Tom and Mary have
plighted their troth. The unsophisticated coun-
try girl, however, is fascinated by the ways
of the city man who comes to the village as a
school teacher. Gordon tells Mary that he
loves flowers and Mary plucks some of her
choicest blooms and gives them to the young
man. Tom Martin notices Gordon wearing the
flowers in his coat lapel, and becomes jealous.
Thomas Barker, the village storekeeper, owns
a vicious dog and he has been repeatedly
warned by Tom to secure the animal. The dog
ultimately breaks loose and as it dashes down
the street toward the school house is spied by
Tom Martin. Believing that the maddened
beast will bite some of the children, Tom
rushes to the school house and there meets
the infuriated animal and chokes him to death.
He does not perform this courageous deed, how-
ever, until the fastidious Gordon has shown
his cowardice by rushing into the school house
and barricading the door. Then it is that
Mary realizes the true worth of a man and
knows that Gordon is a coward at heart, while
Tom Martin is — a man.
Tom, in his desperate conflict with the mad-
dened dog. is bitten. A physician informs Tom
that his life is in danger. Mary, in the mean-
time, goes home and writes Tom a note saying
that she will call upon him at five o'clock that
evening. Tom feels strange sensations result-
ing from his wounds. Knowing that he is to be
seized with madness as a result of the dog
bite, he rushes into his smithy and there fash-
ioning manacles from a red hot iron, he chains
himself to his anvil, where he is found dead by
Mary and others.
APPLE BUTTER ("The Chronicles of Bloom
Center" Series — Jan 20). — The cast: Constable
Plum (Wm. Hutchison) ; Ira Pash (John Lan-
caster) ; Johnny West (Sidney Smith) ; Phil
Pickle (Lee Morris) ; Chubby Green (Ralph
McComas) ; Mrs. Plum (Lyllian Brown Leisih-
ton) ; Selina Tubbs (Martha Mattox). Written
by Maibelle Heikes Justice. Produced by Sid-
ney Smith.
There is ill feeling between Mrs. Lucinda
West and Mrs. Plum and Selina Tubbs over
the apple butter monopoly at the Bloom Center
fair. Tbe Ladies' Art Embroidery Club, of
which Mrs. Plum and Miss Tubbs are members,
always influence the judges to give them the
premium. Johnny West, disgruntled because
his motber loses the apple butter award, tells
Deacon Moon all about a shell game. The pro-
prietor of the shell game and Constable Plum
have reached a mutual understanding, but upon
the urgency of Moon and his cohorts, Plum
raids the swindle.
In order to get even with Plum, the shell
game proprietor arranges with a pal to work
the lost breast-pin game on the constable. They
buy a pin at the general store and sell It to
Plum for a goodly sum. Plum believing that
he has been stung, "wishes" the pin on Johnny
West, who with his mother, repairs to' the
Bloom Center jewelry store, followed by the
ESSANAY.
FOLLY (Two parts ; Jan. 2u). — The cast: Rob-
ert Morse, a widower (Richardson Cotton) ;
John Gresham, a financier from the West (Dar-
win Karr) ; Folly, Morse's adopted daughter,
(Ann Kirk) ; Anthony Rand, a society idler
(Randall McAlister),
Robert Morse, a widower, one night finds a
baby girl on his doorstep. He decides to raise
her, naming her Folly. Twenty years later finds
Morse a retired cap'italist and Folly a beautiful
girl, surrounded in luxury. Anthony Rand, a
society idler, wishes to marry her. She pre-
fers John Gresham, a wealthy Westerner, and
marries him. After their first wedded year
Folly entertains lavishly.
At a New Year's eve party Anthony Rand
induces her to dance on a table in a cafe. Her
husband disapproves and leaves the place in a
rage. Rand now urges Folly to obtain a di-
vorce. He invites her and Morse to his cabin
in the woods for a rest. He tries to make love
to her and she resents it. Morse is knocked
unconscious when he tries to interfere. Folly
flees into the woods and finally comes to a cabin,
where she seeks shelter. It happens to be the
very cabin where her husband is also taking a
rest. Rand has pursued her, and when he enters
the cabin Gresham floors him with a powerful
blow. Folly begs Gresham to forgive her, which
he readily does.
THE FABLE OF FLORA AND ADOLPH AND
A HOME GONE WRONG (Jan. 26).— The cast:
The Judge (Charles J. Stine) ; Adolph Botts
(Fred Wagner) ; Flora, his wife (Alice Ed-
wards).
One morning a Modern Solomon In charge of
a Divorce Mill got up on his Perch and told
them to lead in the Matrimonial Miss-Fits. The
first case that stared his honor in the Face was
that of Flora Botts vs. Adolph Botts. The judge
sized them up and saw they were just as happy
as a couple of Panthers. He told Flora Pulled
the Sob Stuff with trembly voice. Her lawyers
wept at $S a weep. She said she had Talent
and Adolph did not appreciate it. Every time
she went to recite he said to Lay Off and Cut
Out the Mush. He was a Naughty Man. Adolph
went on the stand. He said Poetry was his
middle name, and four years before he com-
posed a comic opera. A friend of his who
worked in a Hat store wrote the music. He
also declared the bleach Flora used on her hair
had made her Soft under the. Turban. The
judge decided Adolph should pay Flora '2'^ bucks
a week and Flora should pay Adolph 25. The
Court then adjourned for Lunch. Moral: Genius
must never walk alone.
DESTINY (Three parts; Jan. 20).— The cast:
Richard Waldron, an attorney (Bryant Wash-
burn) ; Ethel Dixon, his sweetheart (Ruth
Stonehouse) ; Robert Gray, Waldron's rival (Ed-
mund F. Cobb) ; Mr. Waldron (Charles J.
Stine).
Robert Gray and Richard Waldron are rivals
for the hand of Ethel Dixon. She favors Wal-
dron and accepts his proposal. Knowing Wal-
dron's one weakness. Gray gets him intoxicated,
then calls Ethel to gaze upon tbe man she Is
about to marry. She breaks the engagement.
Waldron realizes he has stepped into a trap
and confronts Gray. A fierce battle follows, in
which Waldron stuns Gray with a blow on the
head. Thinking he has killed Gray. Waldron
tells his father all. His father advises him to
give up his law practice and the girl and leave
the country. He departs.
Years later he has fallen into the depths. He
is rescued by one of his former clients, whom
be had saved from the gallows. The old fellow.
realizing his debt of gratitude, brings about a
reconciliation between Waldron and his father,
which results in the renpwal of the engagement
with Ethel. Ricbard Waldron prospers, and
some time later finds him happily married to
Ethel, with a high position at the bar. He
finally becomes judge of the Supreme Court.
VITAGRAPH.
JANE'S BASHFUL HERO (Jan. 31).— The
cast: Jane (Edith Storey) ; Willie Wiggins
(Donald MacBrids) ; Hans Hoffmeyer (Billy
Bletcher) ; Sheriff (Edward Elkas). Author,
Paul West. Produced by George D. Baker.
Bashful Willie Wiggins courts Jane Brown,
the village belle, but after nearly wearing out
the sofa cannot find the courage to pop the
question. Jane finally resorts to the old ruse
of jealousy. That night the village folks of
Mudville are scandalized to see Jane !n the
arms of a stranger silhouetted against the win-
dow shade. The .whole town rises up in pro-
test, and Willie, backed by the minister, de-
mands an explanation of Jane. She guiltily
denies the impeachment and tbe crowd, calmed
by the dominie, disperse, but Willie camps on
the doorstep to catch his "rival."
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Jane during the night, regrets the scandal
her little trick caused and flings the dummy
she used into the well. Willie sees this and
Is horrified, believing it is the body of his rival,
whom Jane has murdered. Frantic with ex-
citement, he arouses the whole village. The
indignant mob rush to Jane's home in their
nighties and drag her forth dramatically. The
Bherilf goes down the well, and, of course, Jane
has a good laugh on them all when the dummy
is hauled up. Willie now realizes the depth of
Jane's love and pops the question right then
and there.
village busybody's curiosity results in his cap-
ture. This episode closes with Stingaree still
in jail.
KALEM.
THE TALE OF A COAT (Jan. 18).— The
cast: Ethel (Ethel Teare) ; Mr. Dough
(Charles Mulgro) ; Jack Standing (Jack Mac-
Dermott) ; Butler (Gus Leonar*) ; the Master
Cracksman (Bud Duncan). Produced by Wil-
liam Beaudine.
Gus and Bud are two blundering robbers.
Jack a millionaire Sherlock Holmes, who gains
Mr. Dough's consent to his marriage to Ethel
when by pure luck he nabs the crooks after
they have robbed the Dough home.
THE DUEL IN THE DESERT (No. 9 of
"Stingaree" Series — 2 parts — Jan. 10). — The cast :
Stingaree (True Boardman) ; Howie (Paul C.
Hurst) ; Ethel Porter (Marin Sais) ; Inspector
Cairns (Thomas Lingham) ; Sergeant Cameron
(Edward Clisbee) ; Inspector at Post (Frank
jonasson). Produced by James W. Home.
Stingaree and Howie escape after a hot pistol
battle with the inspectors only to be captured
again while carelessly lolling at their ease at
the spring. Crossing the desert Stingaree fakes
a fall from his horse and feigns unconscious-
ness. While one of the inspectors goes off to
the post 'R'ith Howie, the other stands guard
over Stingaree awaiting the return of a wagon
In which to put the captive. Stingaree proves
his gameness in the long wait under the blis-
tering sun and in a moment of unwariness for
the inspector he is captured. Later, by a clever
ruse, Stingaree rescues Howie.
THE SEALSKIN COAT {No. 13 of "Venture
of Marguerite" — Jan. 21). — The cast: Mar-
guerite (Marguerite Courtot) ; Billy Breeze
(Bob Ellis); Peter Enright (Richard Purdon) ;
the Count (Tom J. Evans). Author, Otto Hoff-
man. Producer, Robert Ellis.
A clever thief gets away with a pearl neck-
lace and later, when pursued, puts it In the
pocket of Marguerite's sealskin coat which Is
hanging outside her window for an airing.
When he returns he finds that Marguerite has
sent for the coat and Is wearing it without
knowing the valuable contents. There are amus-
ing and also exciting complications with the
thief following Marguerite in an endeavor to
get the necklace back while Billy Breeze, her
sweetheart, follows the thief In an effort to
secure the large reward ottered for his capture.
THE OPEN TRACK (Episode No. 63 of "The
Hazards of Helen"— Jan. 22).— The cast: Op-
erator (Helen Gibson) ; railroad detectives (R.
Adams and Clarence Burton) : the counter-
feiters (Franklin Hall, George Robinson and
Glen Gano). Author. E. W. Matlack. Pro-
ducer, James Davis.
Helen's cleverness exposes a band of counter-
feiters who later succeed in turning the tables
on the railroad detectives and tying the two
men to the cowcatcher of a train which they
then start off down the grade. Helen pursues
the train on a motorcycle and boards It by a
leap to the handrail of a freight. The engine
Is soon brought to a stop and the detectives
released. Helen also lends her assistance later
to the capture of the counterfeiters.
SNOOP HOUNDS (Jan. 2.1).— The cast: B.
Sharp and A. Ferret, detectives (Dud Duncan
and Gus Leonard) ; the Two Macks of vaude-
ville (Jack MacDermott and Ethel Teare). Pro-
duced by William Beaudine.
Bud and Gus are rival detectives, and when
the Two Macs, a vaudeville team, split because
of jealousy, the rivals are given the job of
getting evidence for a divorce. Bud by witey,
and Gus by hubby. Their blundering succeeds
In healing the breach.
THE VILLAIN WORSHIPPER (No. 10 of
"Stingaree" Series — 2 parts — Jan. 20). — The cast :
Stingaree (True Boardman) ; Howie (Paul C.
Hurst) : Inspector Kilbride (Frank Jonasson) ;
Sergeant (Edward Clisbee) ; Oswald (James W.
Home); Mrs. Green (Ollie Klrkby). Produced
by James W. Home.
Oswald worships the bold Stingaree. and de-
termines to follow the same life. Seeking to
cure him of his folly Stingaree takes him
along on a stasie coach hold-up which is fol-
lowed by a thrilling pursuit in which Oswald is
captured. When he learns that the boy's
mother is near death Stingaree plans to secure
his freedom and is almost successful when the
THE PATE OP AMERICA (No. 14 of "The
Venture of Marguerite" — Jan. 28). — The cast:
Marguerite (Marguerite Courtot) ; Peter En-
right (Richard Purdon) ; Fred Randall (Ar-
thur Albertson) ; the Wolf (Robert Ellis) ;
Zarth (H. G. Hockey) ; Maid (Mae Miksecek).
Author, Howard Irving Young, Producer, Rob-
ert Ellis.
Dean, a spy, is shot by the Wolf, an inter-
national crook, just as Marguerite is passing
the lonely spot in her auto, so the heiress
takes the wounded man to her home. Before
he dies the spy turns over to Marguerite a
bracelet containing papers concerning the in-
vasion of America and a code book. Later the
Wolf steals the bracelet and when he is fol-
lowed by Fred, Marguerite's friend, he leads
him to his den. Before turning Fred loose he
seeks to terrorize him by signs of his astound-
ing power. A later raid on his lair headed by
Fred is unsuccessful. Meanwhile the Wolf has
discovered that the bracelet is valueless with-
out the code-book and we are left to surmise
his attempts to secure that in the next episode.
TAPPED WIRES (Episode No. G4 of "The
Hazards of Helen"— Jan. 20).— The cast: The
operator (Helen Gibson) ; relief operator (Robin
Adair) ; crooks (George Robinson, Glen Gano
and Franklin Hall). Produced by James Davis.
After binding Helen to prevent her from
stopping the express train to have it await an
armed guard, crooks board the train, disable
the messenger and dfnamite the safe. Helen
later takes a short cut in an auto and over-
takes the train, hut the crooks leap from the
speeding train into her car before she can
warn the engineer and train crew. At the
point of a gun the chauffeur is made to follow
the crooks' orders, but at the right moment
Helen leaps from the speeding auto, the chauf-
feur turns the car to the edge of the cliff and
then jumps for safety himself. The car somer-
saults down the forty-foot cliff burying its oc-
cupants beneath it.
Universal Film' Mfg. Co.
POWERS.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK. NO. 4— Uncle Sam's
Proteges at Work and Play (Jan. 13). — This
picture depicts the intimate lives of the blue-
jackets on the big dreadnoughts. The picture
opens with a number of fascinating scenes show-
ing the features of work and play on shipboard.
The officers and men are seen in the routine
duty of standing watch in the early morning
hours.
An amusing insight into the household duties
of the "Jackies" is obtained from the views of
the men scrubbing and holy-stoning the decks,
mending their uniforms, washing their clothes,
and scrubbing the dirty canvasses of the ship.
Every detail In connection with the working of
the big guns is faithfully depicted, from the
polishing through the stages of hoisting the
ammunition, loading the gun, sighting and train-
ing it, to the actual firing of It.
Danger from fire is always present on board
our fighting ships, and the fire drill Is one of
the most important drills of the many. This
is clearly shown, as is the drill to prevent col-
lisions with other vessels. The signal corps,
with their intricate and various systems of wig-
wagging, is explained at length on the screen.
The picture closes with remarkable scenes
showing the amusements of the sailors. Box-
ing, which is the chief sport of the sailor, takes
up the greater part of their periods of recrea-
tion on board ship. A boxing match between
two of the best bnxers in the navy was espe-
cially filmed for this series. The last of the
reel depicts the quarters of the sailors, showing
how they make up their beds during the day
and how they climb into their swinging ham-
mocks for their nightly rest.
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE
GRAFT (Episode No. 7 — "America Saved from
War" — Two Parts — Jan. 24). — The cast: Bruce
Larnigan (Hobart Henley) ; Tom Larnigan
(Harry Carey) ; Mrs. Larnigan (Nanine
Wright) ; Roger Maxwell (Marc Fenton) ; Dor-
othy Maxwell {Jane Novak); Stanford Stone
(Glen White) ; Kitty Rockford (Mina Cunard) ;
Ben Travers (Jack Connolly) ; J. Brooks Car-
ney (Rex de Rossellil.
Tom Larnigan. occupying a flat in New York
with his mother and Bruce, latter recovered,
brought from Chicago, Tom receives an ap-
pointment from the President as special ex-
aminer of criminal trusts. He is ordered to In-
vestigate the Steel trust. J. Brooks Carney,
the head of the Steel trust, has no wish to have
his business investigated, as he Is planning a
big coup that will mean billions to the steel in-
dustry. The plan is this : A foreign man of
war Is interned in the harbor. By blowing up
this boat, Carney figures that strained relatiom
existing between this country and warring na-
tions will snap and the United States will be
drawn into the conflict. This would mean un-
told orders and profit for the Steel trust.
Stone and Carney plan to carry out the plot
with aid of an eccentric inventor named Bill
Bean. A part of the plan is discussed in the
Maxwell home, scraps of conversation overheard
by Dorothy Maxwell and Kitty Rockford, who
decide to investigate. Putting into effect their
plan, Dorothy gets Kitty a job in Dunn's ofDce
through a bogus note signed "The Fifteen.*'
Dorothy waits outside and Kitty is to drop her
notes from a window containing any Informa-
tion that she may pick up. Stone phones Dunn,
asking where he will find Bean. He learns that
the best place is 63 Pell street. Kitty over-
hears and drops a note out- of the window
telling Dorothy to send Tom to the same place.
Stone and Carney find Bean at his home. He
shows them an invention he has just completed
— a portable wireless outfit, which, arranged In
a vest, can be worn without detection. The
operator has a key in each hand ; by bringing
hands together the current is released and will
cause an explosion at a great distance. Bean
shows his work of Invention and they decide to
try it out at eight that night. Carney, a care-
ful man. derides to do the work himself. He
learns that Tom is expected home that night so
he leaves a package with Mrs. Larnigan for
Tom. It is high explosive, with magnet at-
tached and left exposed. He intends fastening
the other package of explosive on the battle-
ship. Bean stops at the hop joint, Is attacked
and rescued by Tom.
Bean tells Tom of the Invention and Tom,
being offered a place as his assistant, accepts.
They start for the docks and Bean sends a note
to Stone, telling him that he has a new assist-
ant named Tom Larnigan. Stone phones Dunn
to send one to get Larnigan out of the way.
Kitty hears theij; conversation, gets word to
Dorothy, who, together with Ben Travers, hur-
ries to the dock.
Mrs. Larnigan, attracted by the magnet on
the package, pulls It off. Carney, with other
package of explosives, is rowing to the battle-
ship. Tom, realizing the plot, trios to take
the machine from Bean, but in the struggle
Bean's hands come together, throwing the cur-
rent. Carney is killed and Mrs. Larnigan Is
given a shock. Men from Dunn's office try to
kill Tom. Tom is thrown Into tbe water.
Dorothy dives after him while Travers keeps
the crooks from further Interference. Tom and
Dorothy a re rescued. Bruce adds another
name to his list — J. Brooks Carney, killed.
UNIVERSAL.
ANIMATED WEEKLY NO. 201 (Jan. 12).
Harvard's Track Squad. — An early start Is
made by candidates for the Crimson track
team — Cambridge, Mass.
Boosting Prosperity — Thousands march at the
funeral of 01' Doc Gloom and bury the knock-
ers' hammer — Syracuse, N. Y.
Alien Suspect Arrested.- — Wireless operator
on U. S. revenue cutter Ossipee discovers se-
cret plant in woods — Portland, Maine.
Racing Season Opens. — Devotees of horse
racing see their favorite steeds struggle for
supremacy — New Orleans, La. Subtitle: They're
off!
Survivors of Thessalonikl. — After suffering
untold hardships for weeks and giving up all
hope of rescue, crew of 90 arrives on Perugia,
New York.
Two Million Dollar Fire. — Six lives lost when
thousands of gallons of oil explode — Chicago,
Illinois.
Jack Frost Leaves His Card. — First snowfall
In twenty years spreads its immaculate mantle
over southwestern coast — Universal City, Cal.
Moving Sea-Planes. — Advance corps precedes
conveyances to clear their way of trees and
telegraph wires — England.
England's Sons Respond. — English recruits In
an endless stream of khaki on their way to
the front — London, England.
Keeping Tabs on Tabby. — Animal Rescue
League equips motor trucks with Indders to
rescue tree-climbing felines — Boston. Mass.
What Next? — Animal hospital cares for the
teeth of suffering canines — Boston, Mass. Sub-
title: Preventing Bruno's teeth from "going
to the dogs."
A London Pastime. — Hundredn of gulls par-
take of the bird-lover's bounty on the Em-
bankment— London. England.
Ascot Speedway Opened. — Immense throng
sees dare-devil drivers break speed records —
Los Anglese, Cal. Subtitle: Eddie Pullen, the
winner.
Indicted for Conspiracy. — RepresentatI ve
James Buchanan, charged with preventing
shipments of arms and ammunition to Allies —
Washington, D. C.
Preparedness — The Best Policy. — The Okla-
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Tanuarv 22, 1916
boma. Uncle Sam's newest dreadnaught, ar-
rives to be overhauled at Broklyn Navy Yard,
Cartoons by Hy. Mayer.
ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. 202 (Jan. 19).
FAMOUS ROSE CARNIVAL— Gorgeous pa-
geant of flower floats in Summerland — San
Diego, Gal.
DERELICT BLOWN UP— Divers use 300
pounds o£ dynamite to remove sunken dredger —
Providence. R. I.
TRAINING FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS— National
diving and distance champions practice for com-
ing Honolulu competition — Los Angeles, Cal.
HISTORIC RELIC RESTORED— Flag of Gen-
eral Jackson, hero of 1S12 war. given back to
South by State of Illinois — New Orleans, La.
SOME CHICKENS ! — Ten thousand Leghorns,
champion egg-layers, on one man's farm — Al-
hambra, Cal. Sub-title, Hen Fruit.
FENCING ON HORSEBACK— Canadian cav-
alry in masks battle with foils in "Balaclava
melee" — Shorncliffe, England.
GALE ■WORKS HAVOC— Wrecked homes in
wake of fatal storm — San Francisco, Cal. Sub-
title. Ship Capsized.
FIGHTING CONSCRIPTION— English rush to
enlist in last stand against enforced soldiering
■ — London, England.
LINKING 600-FOOT SPAN— The raising of
900-ton section finishes giant bridge on New
Colorado River — Needles, Cal.
3,000 MILES FOR BATTLE — Brown Univer-
sity's "eleven," first to cross continent, beaten
by Washington State football stars — San Diego.
FLIES FOR SCIENTISTS — Juan Domonjoz
gives startling aerial exhibition tor Pan-Ameri-
can Congress — Washington. D. C. Sub-title,
Hurdling Washington Monument.
FORD PEACE PARTY — Landing in Norway
from "Oscar 11" — Christiania. Sub-titles. OB for
Skiing Trip ; Kiddies Learn While Young ; The
Big Jumps.
CARTOONS— By Hy Mayer.
BISON.
A DAUGHTER OF PENANCE (Two Parts-
Jan 29). — The cast: Pia, the waif (Edna
Maison) ; Castro Madero Cabello ( Douglas Ger'-
rard) ; Senora Ortega (Phyllis Daniels) ; Senor
Ortega (O. C. Jackson) ; Rosa (Marjorie Lake).
Pia lives alone in a small hut with an old
woman named Rosa. In an adjoining estate
there lives a young artist named Castro Ma-
dero Cabella. One day a young Mexican, Pedro,
makes advances to Pia, but she repulses him.
The next morning his dead body is found with
a knife in his heart. On the palm of his hand
is a small cross drawn with his own blood. It
is the mark of Pia's penance. In the past, sev-
eral young men have met the same fate after
attempting to caress Pia. As time goes on Pia
meets Castro, and Anally agrees to his proposal
to pose for him. Pia falls in love with the
young artist, but firmly repulses his attentions,
tearing that the same fate will lead to his
death. He, however, laughs at her fears and
kisses her against her will, causing her to run
from him. „ , . ^
That night Pia begs old Rosa to tell her what
the strange vendetta is that hangs over her.
Rosa tells her of the past. When she was a
little girl of four years her mother and father
were wealthy Spaniards. One evening her
father saw her mother slip into the moonlit
garden and hold a tryst with a stranger. He
watched her as she stripped herself of her
jewels and gave them to the stranger. He
sneaked into the garden behind them and shot
the intruder. Then his wife told him that he
has killed her brother who was fleeing from the
country because he was charged with a crime
he did not commit. At the advice of his wife
the husband left the country. His wife suddenly
lost her mind and wandered away from the
home, leaving Pia in the care of the servant,
Rosa. The years pass, and no news has been
heard from either her father or mother.
After the sad story Pia leaves the little hut
and again meets the young artist and poses for
him. Rosa wraps bread and fruit in a small
bundle and slips into the woods unseen. In a
secret cave she calls and an old hag appears
who devours the food. The old hag is none other
than Pia's demented mother. The old mother
has a vision in which she sees Pia and the
young artist making love. The vision beckons
and calls her nearer to the roadside where the
young lovers are sitting in the sunshine, paint-
ing and posing.
To the door of Rosa's hut there comes a
'stranger, an old man. A second glance reveals
to the faithful Rosa the young master whom
she once served. Filled with joy, she tells him
that his child, Pia. is safe, and leads him out to
the roadside and they start toward the mission
where the young people sit. The old mother
comes from the woods and faces the young peo-
ple. Seeing Pia, in the arms of a man, she
draws her knife from her bosom and advances
upon them. As she is ready to plunge the knife
into the back of Castro, Pia utters a scream, for
she sees the strange sight in the reflection of
the mission fountain. Castro turns and stays
the arm of the demented woman. Old Rosa
comes toward them with the old man, and turn-
ing to Pia, says : "These are your parents."
The sight of the husband of her youth re-
stores the mind of the old woman, and she falls
fainting into his arms. As time passes she is
completely restored and Rosa, alone knowing
that she was the mysterious one who killed
Pia's lovers, determines to keep the gruesome
secret locked away in her own breast, for with
the dawn of reason the mother has completely
forgotten the terrible deeds that she commit-
ted. In time Pia and her lover are wedded.
The family once more is established in comfort,
for old Rosa has carefully guarded the family
wealth, hoping for the day when peace and
happiness would come once more.
BIG U.
NAN GOOD FOR NOTHING (Jan. 28).— Tom
Dibbles and Harry Collier have an adopted
daughter. Nan, who is both a delight and worry
to them. Each week they make a small con-
tribution to provide for her future. Nan is a
hoyden and is happier taking part in games
with boys instead of playing with dolls and
with the girls of her own age. One day while
at play Nan sees a small child who has strayed
from its nurse fall into the river. Without a
moment's hesitation she dives overboard and
rescues the child. Colonel Dawson saw Nan's
brave act and gets her name from her play-
mates.
Tom and Harry are out of work and being
in arrears with the rent, they are about to be
ejected from their home. The landlord's son
is on his way to serve a dispossess notice when
he meets Nan in the street and attempts to
flirt with her. She resents his attentions and
he insults her. Charlie, who is passing, comes
to Nan's aid and administers a thrashing to the
son. A friendship springs up between Charlie
and Nan which ripens into love on the part of
the girl. He persuades her to take an interest
in her appearance and he teaches her to read
and write. Her guardians are astounded in the
changes in the girl's character and are hard put
to understand the causes.
In the meantime Nan learns of the money
troubles of Tom and Harry and she generously
takes the money which they put away for her
and with it she pays the rent. Tom and Harry
are deeply touched by her sacrifice. Colonel
Dawson, remembering Nan's daring rescue,
agrees to get positions for the two men and also
contributes handsomely to Nan. With new
surroundings and new ambitions Charles and
Nan start in a little home of their own.
ceeding flights of the steps to the street, when
it is discovered that the wrong piano had been
moved. "Slim" emerges from the wreckage to
find that once more he is jobless.
IMP.
HIRED, TIRED AND FIRED (Jan. 25).— The
cast: "Slim" Hoover (Victor Potel) ; Sallie
Sloppus (Jean Bernoudy ) ; "Buck" Bull ( Ed.
Sedgwick) ; Miss Dinero (Eileen Sedgwick).
Written and produced by Jay Hunt.
"Slim" Hoover, with his last jitney invested
in doughnuts, and no prospects for future eats,
unexpectedly finds employment as a piano
mover. "Slim's" first job is the packing of a
piano box to the top floor of an apartment
house, where he fills it with a piano, under the
direction of "Buck" Bill, his boss, who then
orders "Slim" to carry the piano down to the
waiting truck, while he makes love to Sally
Sloppus. the slavey of the apartment where the
piano once rested in security.
"Slim" is game — so is the piano — and in the
struggle which follows, "Slim's" attempts to
take it from its home, the piano breaks away
from him and together they hurdle the suc-
LAEMMLE.
THE RED LIE (Three Parts— Jan. 27).— The
cast: Dr. Baxter (Rupert Julian) ; Mrs. Bax-
ter (Elsie Jane Wilson) ; Detective Jarvis (Doc
Crane) ; Willis Rhodes (Hal Cooley). Written
and produced by Rupert Julian.
Jarvis, a noted detective, and his men one
night are called to the scene of a murder In
the tenderloin district. They find the bodies of
two dead men on the floor of the cafe and a
crazed rough at the door with a gun in his
hand. Jarvis discovers on the floor a diamond
ear ring and a woman's footprint. He takes
the murderer to jail and after questioning him,
during which process he remains dazed and
silent, the police and detectives agree that the
man is playing "possum" with them and they
decide to lay a trap to catch him. The police
let the murderer loose and secretly watch him.
Out In the street he looks around and then
with the same dazed look on his face he re-
turns to Jail and they lock him up, convinced
that he is Insane.
But Jarvis, however, maintains that he Is
either an idiot or a master mind. Another trap
is set. The men at work in the jail yard are
marching in file. Before the crook enters the
jail doorway back to his cell, the floor closes
and he sees that he is free, not knowing that
eyes are secretly watching him. He escapes.
The detectives follow him till he disappears
over the wall of an estate owned by Dr, Bax-
ter. The search reveals no one and upon re-
turning to his office Jarvis originates a plan
to trap the man.
Baxter admits his guilt upon being caught,
and as the detective is about to take him from
the house, Mrs. Baxter pleads for a chance to
say something. Jarvis listens to her. She
tells a story of a foolish adventure with a young
man. It is an auto ride, taken against Baxter's
wishes. A breakdown follows and the nearest
place of refuge Is at a roadhouse. Here they
enter and have dinner. While looking at the
bill of fare, Mrs. Baxter sees that the road-
house Is one of the most notorious in the coun-
try. Her horror is increased when she Is
accosted by one of her husband's business asso-
ciates, a worthless society scamp. Hastily she
and her companion leave the place, but scan-
dal has started. She returns home late that
night and upon her arrival home In answer
to her husband's anxious questioning, tells the
first lie of her married life, saying : "I wa»
with a woman friend."
As time passes the society scamp comes and
demands money in payment for his silence.
She gives him what she has, and one day a
note comes for more. The husband acciden-
tally comes across the note and follows the
directions thereof as to the meeting place.
That night he follows his wife to the tender-
loin district where the note demanded she come
and pay the blackmail money.
He is carefully disp-uised as a slum charac-
ter and enters the cafe. He sees the money
paid to the scamp by his wife and then the
rascal, noting the diamond ear rings in the
lady's ears, tears them from her. Unable to
control himself, Baxter defends his wife and a
battle follows In which the scamp and another
man are shot.
Thus was the crook arrested as he stood at
the door. Jarvis, the detective. listens to the
end of the story and then, rising, says : "I
will give you five minutes to ray good-bye
to your wife: I'll be waiting on the porch."
The parting is a sad one, and when Baxter
comes to the porch it Is empty. He Is sur-
prised. He goes to the detective's office and
Jarvis sits at his desk. busy. Baxter says:
"I have come to give myself up." Jarvis looks
up crossly and answers: "Get out of here;
visitors are not allowed in this office." After
Baxter goes Jarvis picks up the document
of the Baxter case that reads "Unsolved cases."
THE INNER SOUL (Two Parts— Jan. 28).—
The cast: Nina Courtleigh (Constance John-
son) ; Louis Fisher (M. Blevlns) ; Claude Bay-
ard (J. Livingston) ; Dr. Winston (Ray Han-
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ford). Written by F. McGrew Willis. Directed
by Leon Kent.
Nina Courtleigh, a society butterfly, Is ac-
cepting the attentions of Louis Fisher, but
when lie proposes she tells him that if he
wishes her friendship to continue he must
cease all talk of marriage. Sliortly after this
Nina returns to the city. Fisher follows and
after another proposal threatens to kill himself
if she does not marry him. Nina merely laughs
at him and Fisher shoots himself, but not
fatally.
Dr. Winston Is attracted by the sbot and
with Claude Bayard, his friend, hurries to
Nina's apartment, where he ministers to Fisher
and has him carried to his own apartments.
Claude makes Nina's acquaintance. While Win-
ston is nursing Fisher back to health Claud©
and Nina fall in love with each other. Claude
proposes, but she refuses. As Claude is leav-
ing, however, Nina remembers what Fislier has
told her — that the butterfly dies at the end of
the summer and that the summer of her youth
Is fast waning. She calls Claude back and ac-
cepts him.
After the honeymoon Nina cannot settle down
to domestic happiness. They become somewliat
estranged and Nina meets Fisher again and
welcomes his attentions. Claude grows jeal-
ous— coming home and finding Fisher in the
house he tries to throw him out and in a
fight Fisher shoots him and persuades Nina to
flee with him. They board a train and leave the
city, but Nina now realizes she loves Claude
and, leaving Fisber, she returns. In the mean-
time Winston has been summoned to attend
Claude and just as he is removing him to the
hospital for an operation Nina comes in. Win-
ston tells her that she must lea^e the house
forever and never see Claude again.
At the hospital an operation takes place
and Claude completely recovers except for the
fact that his past is a blank to him. Trying
to remember the past he becomes moody and
Winston takes him out to a cafe in an at-
tempt to cheer "him up. Nina is here with a
party of friends and sees Claude. All her
old love reawakens and she resolves to win
him back. She forces Winston to introduce
her. Claude does not recognize her and im-
mediately falls in love with her. After a
brief courtship they are married again.
Some days after the wedding Claude tells
her that he is leaving to be gone several days
on a business trip. Weeks pa^. Winston
comes to the house and, showing Nina a small
vial of liquid, tells her that he has perfected
an anaesthetic that will enable him to operate
on Claude and restore his memory. Nina pleads
with Winston, telling him that they are su-
premely happy and that If CI,aude recovers
his memory he will cast her out. Winston Is
firm in his refusal, but Nina in desperation
tears the vial from his hands and hurls it to
the floor. Claude enters in time to witness this
and asks for an explanation. Nina tells him
that she has destroyed the only hope of restor-
ing his memory. Winston departs and leaves
them alone. Nina pleads for Claude's forgive-
ness and he tells her that when he was sup-
posed to be away on a business trip he was
operated upon and his memory was restored.
Nina is terrified, but Claude reassures her and
tells her that he knows the worth of her love
and that their happiness will continue as it
has.
Bill's well laid plans all end in his own de-
struction.
L-KO.
KNOCKS AND OPPORTUNITIES (Two Parts
— Jan. 26). — The cast: the florist (Reggie Mor-
ris) ; his sweetheart (Louise Orth) ; the ingrate
(Billie Ritchie).
Bill got in bad with the jitney bus driver and
got kicked out, but it was a lucky kick for
Bill, as he fell in front of an approaching auto
that contained a beautiful lady, who. thinking
that Bill had been injured, rushed him to her
house.
But Bill was all right. Father did not like
his appearance and did not hesitate to tell
him so, and Bill departed somewhat down-
hearted. Carelessly walking down the street
he was again struck by an onrushing truck and
this time he was succored by a very generous
young man, who administered first aid to Bill
and rather liked his appearance, so he took
him to his store and fitted him out in new
clothes and fed him.
Bill was a changed man outwardly and he
made a fine appearance. Bill could not get the
face of his fair rescuer out of his mind and
decided to make a call on this fair lady. Much
to Bill's surprise he found that the fair lady
■was engaged to bis benefactor and promptly
tried to knock his boss to the fair lady to fur-
ther his own suit. Complications set in and
CUPID AT THE POLO GAME (Jan. 30).—
The cast: the champion (Ray Griffith) ; the
girl (Louise Orth); her father (Dan Russell).
Ray is a polo champion and is engaged to
Louise, who loves him. Her father, who is
rather flirtatiously inclined, likes Ray. A for-
tune hunting count determines to win Louise,
and when he is refused in favor of Ray, he de-
termines on a dastardly revenge and places a
bomb shell with a lighted fuse in place of the
polo ball, which Ray strikes with a mallet.
It hits a swell, who hurls it into the club
house where it lands on a billiard table and
Louise's father almost hits it with his billiard
cue. Ray comes to the rescue and the villain
is defeated and punished after some exciting
adventures.
GOLD SEAL.
DISCONTENT (Two Parts— Jan. 25).— The
cast: Pearson (J. Edward Brown) ; his nephew
(Chas. Hammond) ; nephew's wife (Katherine
Griffith) ; Glen, their daughter (Marie Wal-
eamp) ; nephew's son (Alva Blake) ; his friend
(John R. Hope) ; Juan (Juan de la Cruz).
Written by Lois Weber. Produced by the
Smalleys.
Old man Pearson was the most discontented
soldier in the Home. He found fault with the
food, beds, his companions and everything about
the place. Pearson had a nephew living in the
city nearby who was rather successful in busi-
ness. He had a nice home and nice family con-
sisting of his wife, to whom he was devoted,
his son. who wa% studying for the ministry,
and a very pretty daughter, who was engaged
to be married to a man of whom they all ap-
proved.
This happy little family often remembered
Pearson. He received little presents of to-
bacco and Lioney and was often taken to ride
in the family automobile or asked to dine at
the family home. These attentions only aggra-
vated the old man's discontent. By contrasting
his nephew's affluence with the poverty of the
Home, he gradually managed to create a spirit
of unrest that threatened to spread throughout
the institution. Fortunately his influence was
removed at this time. Out of the kindness of
his heart, the nephew, seeing that the old man
was unhappy, made a place for him in his
home — the old soldier became one of the family.
Now. at last, he had all the things that he
had missed at the Home. He had a lovely room,
delicacies of every Kind on his table, an auto-
mobile at his disposal, pocket money with
which to enjoy himself. But he found himself
made unhappy by the fact that his nephew
thought it necessary to go out too much at
night on business and it was not long before he
communicated his unhappiness to the wife who
had never before had a doubt of her loving
husband. Also the fact that the son was pre-
paring for the ministry without any actual
knowledge of the world he was called upon to
overcome, seemed so wrong to him that it pres-
ently seemed wrong to the young man himself.
He also believed himself a good judge of the fit-
ness of things and he found fault with the fact
that the daughter contemplated marriage with
a man shorter than she was.
In fact he made such a point of this that the
girl became ashamed of It herself. Now, hav-
ing made everybody in the house unhappy and
having overeaten so that he was now reduced
to bread and milk, the state of affairs he had
never encountered at the Home, and all novelty
having worn off where the nice room and the
automobile were concerned, Pearson began to
get lonesome and began to find fault. He ad-
vised doing things the way they did them at the
Home and at last, finding himself very discon-
tented, he just packed up his few belongings
and went back.
NESTOR.
HER STEADY CARFARE (Jan. 24).— The
cast: The Boy (Ray Gallagher) ; The Girl
(Betty Compton) ; The "Auna" (Stella Adams) ;
The "Uncle" (Harry Rattenbury). Scenario by
Al. E. Christie. Directed by Horace Davey.
Betty clerks In a dry goods store. Ray Is a
dispenser at a soda fountain. They meet upon
a street car and a way to their further ac-
quaintance is opened when Betty finds she has
forgotten her pocketbook. Ray pays her car
fare. When they leave the car Betty learns
that in her excitement she has forgotten to ask
for a transfer and Ray proffers another nickel.
Next day Betty is seen with Ray by some of
her girl friends. Upon joining them Betty
tells them that Ray Is the son of a millionaire.
Ray tells a friend whom he meets that Betty
has a wealthy aunt aud he is congratulated.
Next day while Ray aud Betty are out walk-
ing, one ol Ray's customers passes. Betty gives
him a nod of recognition and informs Ray that
the prosperous looking individual who just
passed him is her father. Ray feels that he Is
indeed in luck. They pass one of Betty's cus-
tomers a little later and Hay tips his hat and
bows, informing BeUy that it is wealthy aunt.
Next day at the fountain Betty's "father" comes
in as usual and orders a drink. Ray, over-
come, informs him that he is acquainted with
the customer's daughter. The man informs
Ray that he has no daughter, and leaves the
place. Ray loses his job. His friend obtains
him a job at another fountain.
At the store Betty waits upon Ray's "aunt,"
blushingly informing her that she is acquainted
with her customer's nephew. Highly indignant,
the customer informs her that she has no
nephew. Later in the day the girls inform
Betty there is a new clerk at the soda foun-
tain where they are in the habit of attending,
inviting her to come with them and see him.
Betty goes and comes face to face with Ray.
Each thinking the other a base deceiver they
exchange the cold and stony stare. After work-
ing hours they meet outside the store. They
make up, and Ray becomes her steady carfare.
VICTOR.
ACROSS THE LINE (Jan. 26).— The cast:
Mildred Fontaine (Peggy Coudray) ; Horton
Manners, Sr. (Wm. Cantield) ; Horton Manners,
Jr. (J. Belasco) ; Mrs. Horton Manners (Mrs.
Kraft). Written and produced by Jacques Jac-
card.
"I don't know this woman and I don't want
to know her, but I do know you will have to
give her up. Your mother has had her in-
vestigated and has found out several things,
either one of which is sufficient to cause me to
speak as I do. In the first place she is thirty-
six while you are but twenty. In the second she
is not in your class socially. She lives in what
is known as 'Across the line.' Therefore should
you marry her you rould not expect to raise her
to your level ; you must lower yourself to hers."
Horton Manners, man of the world, a power
in business, a man who had lived and was liv-
ing, rested his case. Horton, Jr., just out of
school, and to whom the above remarks were
addresed, looked at his father, then at his
mother, and for once his mother failed him.
She, a leader in society, had no intention of
jeopardizing her position by allowing her son
to marry beneath him.
The boy pleaded, his father softened and
yielded one point. Take a trip around the
world, boy ; stay away a year, then if at the
end of that time you still love thlc woman, I
have nothing further to say. The boy. how-
ever was firm and told his parents that he
would rather dig ditches than give up Mildred.
He leaves to tell his sweetheart what has hap-
pened. The woman in the case, Mildred Fon-
taine, has lived and yet is just beginning to
live and consoles herself with the thought that,
although she has passed the age before which
a woman is supposed to marry, she has found
a man she loves and who loves her even though
he is but a boy.
Horton, Jr., goes to her and tells her his
father's ultimatum and the answer he gave to
it. She, worldly wise and knowing that love
cannot exist without the proper food, advises
him to take the trip. The boy leaves for Paris.
Mildred decides that she cannot live without
him and plans to bring him back to her. She
secures a position as social secretary In the
Manners home. She plays upon Manners, Sr.,
whose weakness Is women. She places him in a
compromising position with herself and with
the aid of Casey, a friendly chauffeur, secures
a photograph of it.
She shows the father the photograph and he ,
offers her money for it. She refuses and de-
mands the return of the son. He writes a cable-
gram as dictated, but before sending it he tells
her why he objected to the marriage, compares
their ages and shows Mildred that in ten years
she will be comparatively an old woman while
the boy will be just in the prime of life. He
pictures to her how unhappy they both would
be in a few years' time. In the end, Mildred,
loving the boy as she does, agrees and returns
"across the line." In the meantime the boy
has verified all his father's arguments by fall-
ing in love with a girl in Paris.
JOKER.
MRS. GREEN'S MISTAKE (Jan. 29).— The
cast: Mr. Green (William Franey) ; Mrs. Green
(Gale Henry) ; Butler Fritz (Charles Conklin) :
Mrs. Butler Fritz (Lillian Peacock). Written
and produced by Allen Curtis.
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The Greens are newlyweds and would be happy
if husband Green had not been so jealous. The
Greens have a butler in the person of Fritz,
who resembles Mr. G'reen to a marked degree.
One day Mrs. Green sends her husband out to
get some clothes that are stored away. Hus-
band Green decides that this work is too menial
for him and presses the butler into service.
The butler is loaded down with clothes and sent
to Mrs. Green, and she, thinking it is her hus-
band coming back, embraces him, just as her
husband comes in. Green fires the butler on the
spot.
Unknown to the Greens, Butler Fritz has a
wife and baby. Bill, and various other bills
which demand attention. The house of Fritz is
in the state flf dismay over his discharge. Green
tells his wife that as he is unable to trust her
in the house with a man, he will advertise for
an unmarried maid to tend to the household
duties and accordingly places an ad in one of
the papers. Mrs. Fritz sees the ad and makes
application for the job, stating to Green that
she is single. Green hires her at once. Mrs.
Green becomes jealous of her husband's at-
tentions to the "butleress."
Butler Fritz meanwhile tries to mind the
babies, but he proves that it is too much for
him and he seeks out his wife. As he and Mrs.
Fritz are embracing, Mrs. Green sees them
through the window and thinks it is her hus-
band. Green himself wanders around and sees
a man in the dining room who he thinks is
embracing his wife. He recognizes the man as
the discharged butler and thinks he has come
back to break up his home. Fritz hears the
Greens coming and he goes one way with the
baby while his wife takes refuge in the kitchen.
Green upbraids his wife, while his wife ac-
cuses him of flirting with the new maid.
Fritz takes refuge in the closet in Mrs.
Green's bedroom and she, having determined to
leave her husband, comes into the room to get
her clothes. Green follows his wife into the
room and pleads with her to stay with him.
Mrs. Green discovers the butler and baby, but
tries to keep the discovery secret, but her hus-
band's suspicions have been aroused and he
brings Fritz forth. Mrs. Fritz, hearing the
cries of the baby, enters the fray with a poker
and Mrs. Green gets the worst of the argument.
Matters are finally explained satisfactorily all
around and the Greens determine to take the
Fritz's under their protection in order that
there may be no more jealousy.
REX.
THE LITTLE MASCOT (Two parts; Jan. 16).
— The cast: The Mascot (Baby Early); Jack
(Charles Cummings) ; Sister (Elsie Albert);
Will (Jack O'Brien).
Baby Early is the mascot tor Avon College.
"Babe," as she is affectionately called by the
students and professors alike, is a mischievous
lass who has just reached her tenth birthday.
All the students in the college were friends of
"Babe," but Jack, the captain and star sprinter
of the track team, who was in love with "Babe's"
big sister, Elsie, was her favorite. She was de-
voted to him with a devotion only children can
display. On her birthday Jack bad given her a
watch, which made him her hero for life. Now,
as young as she was, "Babe'.' knew far more
about athletics in general than many persons
years her elder, but track athletics in particular,
because of Jack and because she loved to run
and jump herself, she knew from the ground
up. She could tell when a runner was out of
form and off his stride as well as the best
trainer.
Now Jack was a big, healthy, happy-go-lucky
fellow, with not a care in the world. He was
naturally a great runner, consequently hated
the strict training requisite to perfect him. On
the eve of the annual meet with the rival col-
lege, Vernon, Jack proposes to Elsie, but "Babe"
interrupts the proposal and tells her sister not
to accept Jack unless he wins the big race
against Vernon. Vernon has another great
sprinter, who also loves Elsie, but finds that
Jack Is flr.st in her affections. He then deter-
mines to put Jack out of the way for the big
race. In the meantime Jack, anxious to win
both the race and the hand of Elsie, begins a
hard course of training. Will, his rival, sets
plans for Jack's downfall.
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On the morning of the day of the big race
three men in an automobile see Jack walking
along the road. They stop the car and jump
out and pounce upon him. He is overpowered
and taken to a lonely shanty on the outskirts of
the town, bound and gagged and locked in.
'Babe," who had been out with her pony, saw
the men disappear in the machine and followed
them to the shanty. She manages to crawl
through a small opening in the floor and frees
Jack from his bonds.
At the same time the trainers and members
of the team become alarmed at the absence of
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his masot for life — Elsie.
Have You Read Page 677?
IN HIS OWN TRAP (Three Parts— Jan. 30).
The cast: Rodney Stone, financier (Charles
Ogle) ; John Mayne, attorney (Ben Wilson) ;
Wm. Beckwith, banker (Jos. W. Girard) ; Mrs.
John Mayne ( Dorothy Phillips). Written by
William Addison Lathrop. Produced by Ben
Wilson.
Rodney Stone, a financier, calls upon Mrs.
Helen Moore, a worldly-wise widow, intent upon
proposing. He is refused, however, and just
as he is leaving Mayne King, a rising young
lawyer, arrives at the house. He is greeted
affectionately, an incident which only goes to
make Stone more persistent in his desire to
get the widow. In due time Helen and Mayne
are married. There is now a lapse of one year.
Helen's extravagance has told heavily on the
young husband, but such is his love that he
makes little remonstrance. Stone, however, is
carefully watching all, and surmises that it
will eventually prove to his advantage.
At last, knowing that Mayne needs money
desperately, Stone sets a trap. He calls old
Hopkins, an experienced clerk, into his office
and gives him a box in which there are $20,-
OtM) in cash and securities. He tells Hopkins to
take the money and bonds to Mayne's offlcfi for
investment, under the pretext that he (Hop-
kins) is going abroad for two years and that he
wants to secure investments in first mortgages.
Stone takes the numbers of the securities.
Mayne walks into the trap just as Stone figured
he would. Driven desperate by the bills that
confront him, Mayne uses the money and hy-
pothecates the stocks. When Stone has bfeen
informed by the detectives that the stocks have
been hypothecated, he waits a week until he is
sure the money is all gone and then he has
Hopkins write a letter, saying he has changed
his plans about going abroad and therefore pre-
fers to make his own investments and that he
will call for the securities and cash in two
days' time. Mayne's wife, who had had Stone
as her constant companion in all her pleasures
and extravagances, comes in and sees the letter
drop from Mayne's fingers. She reads the let-
ter and asks her husband for an explanation.
He tells her it is but too true, and adds: "I am
a thief, you know the reason why, and I hope
you are satisfied."
That night Helen prevents her husband from
committing suicide. Later she decides to ap-
peal to Stone, and goes to his office. She meets
Hopkins, who has known her since childhood.
Stone arrives and Helen tells him that she
needs money. He agrees to help her, but there
is a condition. He looks her straight In the
eyes and says that if she will come to his house
at 11 o'clock alone, that night, he will give
her the money, and old Hopkins, listening at
the door, hears this. Helen draws away from
Stone instinctively, but finally consents to his
condition. All day Hopkins hunts for Mayne
to tell him of his wife's peril, but Mayne Is out
trying to raise money. Meanwhile, Helen waits
in her room throughout the evening. By 10
o'clock Mayne has raised the money from vari-
ous sources and comes into the library a few
moments after Helen has slipped out to keep
her appointment with Stone.
In a few words Hopkins, who has been wait-
ing for Mayne, tells him the whole story and
gives him a receipt for the money which Stone
had given to him. trusting to his endorsement
of his contemptible scheme. The receipt from.
Hopkins clears the horizon so far as Mayne Is
foncerned. Mayne takes the receipt and a re-
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volver and starts for Stone's house. Mayne
climbs a balcony of Stone's house, knowing he
will never be admitted. He breaks into the
room, but doesn't know that his wife is there.
Stone switches off the light and pushes Helen
through a door. As Mayne comes through the
window Stone fires. Then follows a sucession
of flashes in the dark room until at last Mayne
switches on the light and sees Stone holding
a broken left arm, his pistol lying on the floor.
Through all this Helen listens. Mayne now
throws the recepit on the table with the money
due Stone and demands his wife. Although he
chokes Stone with furious vigor. Stone main-
tains that his wife has never been near him.
A search by Mayne, who is master of the situ-
ation, seems to corroborate his statement, for
Helen, on hearing that an adjustment of the
money difficulty had been made, had slipped
out of the house. When Mayne gets home he
finds Helen and old Hopkins in the library
confronting each other. After he has looked
into his wife's eyes a long time he is evidently
satisfied of her innocence and as he holds her
close in his arms, after Hopkins has retired.
he sees for the first time a heap of jewels which
she has left for him on the table. He offers
them to her, but she thrusts them away as
though they were hateful, and when the sig-
nificance of this act dawns, he folds her closer
than CTer in his arms.
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A SOUL ENSLAVED (Five Parts— Jan. 24).
— The cast: Jane (Irma Sorter); Jane, later
(Cleo Madison); Richard Newton (Tom Chat-
terton); Paul Kent (Douglas Gerrard) ; Jane's
Mother (Lule Warrenton) ; Nellie (Marguerite
Gibson): Ambrose (Alfred Allen). Scenario by
Olga Printzlau. Produced by Cleo Madison.
Jane lives with her drunken mother. The
child leaves home after a particularly brutal
scene with her mother and seeks refuge in a
neighboring town. Jane finds her new home
little better than the old one, as she is made
a slavey in the house.
Richard Newton and Paul Lent, college
chums, are a bit wild and Richard lias an affair
with a ^opular gin of the smart set. After
a night with the girl they arrive at her home
at daybreak. When vacation time comes the
boys prepare to leave for home and Nellie,
worrying over her condition, begs Richard to
take her with him, but he puts h-- off, promis-
ing to return for her. The only word she
hears of him is a letter telling her he is
going abroad and enclosing her a sum of money.
Nellie commits suicide and Richard learns of
the tragedy through the newspajD^rs.
Ten years elapse and Jane has grown up,
kicked and cuffed about by every one. She
n( w works in a factory owned by Ambrose,
who, one day while in the factory, sees Jane,
takes a fancy to her and gives her a position
In his office. Ambrose furnishes a handsome
apartment for lier and gives her everything her
heart could wish. Ambrose, proud of his new
toy, invites a friend from the c ub to visit
him and so Paul K t is introduced to the
girl. Although Ambrose gives the girl every-
thing her heart desires, he is repellent to
her and she finds Ktnt more interesting. He
becomes Infatuated with her and finally per-
suades her to leave. Kent has promised to
marry the girl and as time passes she begins
to fear the consequence of her rashness. When
she asks him when he is going to marry her
he tries to quiet her by giving her a large sum
of money.
Jane hates the life she Is living, but when
•her thoughts turn back to the drudgery of her
early days she stifles her conscience and re-
solves to go on with the farce. One day,
while driving, her car frightens a horse and
his rider is thrown. The rider Is Richard New-
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him put into her car and rushes him to the
hospital. On the way home from the hospital
she finds a card case he dropped and learns
his name. Feigning interest in his condition
she calls on every occasion and finally Richard
discovers she is in love with him. He begs
her to come to him often and she promises.
She decides to get away from her life and start
again. She sells all and gives the money to
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atone for her wrong. They eventually get mar-
ried and their union is hlessed with a baby
girl. Sometime later Richard takes her to a re-
ception, where she meets Ambrose, who de-
nounces her. When Richard returns to her
she pleads illness and he takes her home.
Richard takes her to the beach one day, and
while she is resting on the bench Paul comes
on and meets Newton. He sees Jane and
makes a disparaging remark about her.
Angry words pass between the men. When
Jane sees Paul she collapses and her husband
realizes there is some truth in the report.
There is a tense scene between husband
and wife. Jane, half demented, wanders out
and is taken in by the Sisters of an Orphan
Asylum. She can tell nothing of herself. The
maid, thinking to take Richard's mind away
from his troubles, brings the baby in, but Is
frightened at his actions when he angrily or-
ders the girl out, throws her some money and
tells her to take the baby to some asylum.
She takes the baby to the Sisters' Asylum and
there finds Jane. Her reason returns when she
sees her baby. Richard, left alone, is bitterly
condemning Jane, when a vision of NelMe comes
to him and he suddenly realizes he is as much
a sinner as she is and decides to secure the
baby. He hastens to the asylum and finds both
Jane and the baby and advances to her with
open arms. Happily they now leave with the
blessings of the Sisters following them.
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THE MAN IN THE SOMBRERO (Two Parts
— Jan. 25). — The cast; Jack Betson (Harold
Lockwood) ; Alice Van Zant (May Allison) ;
Jack's Father (Harry Von Meter) ; Alec Dan-
vers (William Stowell). Directed by Thomas
Ricketts.
Jack Betson. leaving for a hunting trip In
the mountains, goes to his father's office In his
hat factory to bid him good-bye. A fine figure
in his hunting clothes, he is photographed,
while there, to illustrate a hat advertisement.
Alice Van Zant is being hard pressed by her
suitors but they, one and all, fail to touch the
responsive cord in Alice's heart. Alec Danvera,
however, is not easily discouraged and forces
his attentions on Alice to an ever increasing
degree.
Alice plans a trip into the mountains and
Alec becomes one of the party. Glancing through
a magazine one day, Alice notices the hat ad-
vertisement, and at once is struck by the good
looking young man illustrating it. She declares
to one of her girl friends that there at last is
the man whom she could love, and when chance
happens to throw Jack Betson in her path, up
in the mountains, they become fast friends.
In the meantime, Alec has grown very dis-
agreeable and one day out in the woods, he
openly abuses Alice. She screams in fright, and
to her rescue comes Jack, who promptly takes
matters into his own hands and proceeds to
give Alec a thrashing. Alice falls unconscious
and recovering finds herself in Betson's arms,
on the way to the hotel. Love steps in and
before long the pair are betrothed, whereupon
Betson reveals his own wealth and standing,
and all ends happily.
A SANITARIUM SCRAMBLE (Jan. 28).—
The cast: Janice James (Vivian Rich); Aunt
Penelope (Mother Ashton) ; Frank Fellows (Al-
fred Vosburgh) ; Col. Austin- Austins (Hugh
Bennett). Directed by Reaves Eason.
Aunt Penelope's aspiration to be a Red
Cross nurse fell short of fulfillment and she
fondly hoped to realize her ambition indirectly
through her niece, Janice. In accordance with
her aunt's wishes, fun-loving Janice obediently
went to training school. She soon managed to
combine duty with pleasure by succoring an
unfortunate youth who had burned his finger
while looking too long in her direction. Janice
finds it necessary to devote a good deal of at-
tention to her patient and he shows no sign
of recovering from his infatuation for his pretty
nurse.
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wrong side of the hospital gates and are inter-
cepted by the head nurse as Frank is helping
Janice through a window, which leads to Jan-
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ice's dismissal. Her spirits are uubroken and
she suggests to her girl friends that they give
a housewarming in her new apartment. It was
some party while it lasted but awkwardly Aunt
Penelope arrived in the midst of it. Janice,
being a resourceful young person, while Aunt
Penelope waited below, bundled the boys into
bed — clothes on — and dressed the girls in nurses'
caps and aprons and was ready when Aunt
Penelope confronted her with the charge of
dismissal to explain that she had started a
private sanitarium. Aunt Penelope is at once
all sympathy and insists upon doing her share
of the nursing.
Colonel Austin-Austins, a southern gentle-
man in reduced circumstances, trails Frank to
the apartment looking for a loan and he is
persuaded to impersonate an "eminent surgeon
and heart specialist." Janice plans to be rid
of Aunt Penelope by suggesting that the Colonel
take her to dinner which the Colonel gallantly
agrees to do. Diiiiculties ensue when he fails
to find the price of the dinner. However,
Frank comes to the rescue of his finances and
his honor. Later the nurses and their erst-
while patients are discovered in the cafe by
Aunt Penelope. The Colonel calms her wrath
and explains that he may not be a surgeon but
he can carve a duck to perfection.
CLIPPER.
THE SMUGGLERS OF SANTA CRUZ (Three
Parts — Jan. 28). — The cast: Verna (Charlotte
Burton) ; Robert Langdon (William Russell) ;
George Osborn (Roy Stewart) ; Dale, Verna's
father (George Periolat) ; Jean (Eugenie
Forde). Directed by Donald MacDonald.
Langdon. a revenue officer in search i)f smug-
glers operating along the coast of Santa Cruz
Island, Cal.. meets Verna. the daughter of the
lighthouse keeper and they fall deeply in love.
Osborn, chief of the smugglers, also loves
Verna, although he is carrying on a clandestine
affair with Jean whom he has promised to
marry. Osborn's neglect and his attention to
Verna rouse Jean's jealousy and in retaliation
she betrays the smugglers' rendezvous to Lang-
don. Langdon surprises them and a fight fol-
lows. As Langdon and his men appear to have
the upper hand, Osborn smashes the light and
the smugglers escape. Langdon sends the con-
fiscated goods to the revenue statioii and con-
tinues the search.
The love between Verna and Langdon grows.
He tells her that some day he will call to her
on the shell which she gives him and she prom-
ises to answer. Through his binoculars, Lang-
don discovers another hiding place of the smug-
glers and pursuing them is trapped in their
cave and takes refuge in any empty cask. When
all but three have gone, he covers them and
escapes. Osborn's advances have been repelled
by Verna and he hires Jed, one of the band, to
abduct her. This plan is overheard by Jean,
who hastens to inform Dale, Verna's father.
Verna goes with Jed on his representation that
her father has sent for her.
Langdon, hurrying to the lighthouse to tele-
phone the revenue station, finds Jean uncon-
scious. He revives her and she tells of Verna's
abduction and Langdon rushes off to save her.
In the fight with the smugglers which follows,
Osborn is killed and Langdon fatally wounded,
dying in Verna's arms. Across the sunset sea,
Verna visions Langdon who appears at the
prow of a phantom harge and as he calls to
her on the shell she responds and walks off
the edge of the rock, meeting him at last in
the calm sea.
BEAUTY.
SOME NIGHT (Jan. 26).— The cast: Gladys
(Carol Halloway) ; Dick (John Sheehan) ; Mrs.
Boardem (Bessie Banks) ; Howarth (George
Ahearn) ; May (Marty Martin). Directed by
Jack Dillon.
Gladys, longing for romance, and Dick, look-
ing for adventure, meets in a flirtation over
the wall of Miss Boardem's select boarding
school. Miss Boardem intervenes but not be-
fore Gladys has invited Dick to a fudge party
in her room that night. Alarmed by a knock,
Gladys hides Dick in her closet where he dons
a dress and bonnet and when Miss Boardem
comes in. is introduced as Gladys' sister from
the country. Miss Boardem is delighted to meet
sister and decides that she shall share her room,
to the consternation of the girls.
Two other strangers arrive at the school that
night — Dick's father, a professor, who has come
to accept a new position, and Slippery Sam,
who has an eye on the tuition money. Sam
gets the money and slips out of Miss Board-
em's room as she brings Dick in. Dick escapes
and Miss Boardem thinks he has taken the
money. He bolts into his father's room and
while he is trying to explain. Miss Boardem
discovers him and demands that father leave
instanter.
Meanwhile, Slippery Sam has broken Into
Gladys' room In an effort to escape and the
girls, seeing him disappear under the bed, think
it is Dick and pass him a plate of candy. The
maid tells Miss Boardem of a burglar in the
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WALK THIS WAY (Jan. 30,.— The cast:
Betty Gray {Neva Gerber) ; Harry Brown (Wal-
ter Spencer) ; Miss Tillie Tibbs (Lucille Ward) ;
Mr. Fluff (Robert Klein); Rufe (Jack Gains).
Handsome Harry Brown is in love with
pretty Betty Gray, but love's young dream is
rudely shattered when their respective sires,
lawyers and partners, become quarrelsome and
dissolve, not only their partnership, but the
"partnership-to-be" of their children. Harry
leaves his bulldog, Bobby, with Betty and so
that Betty may be made heart-whole once more,
old maid aunty, Tillie Tibbs, is sent for from
Hay Center to take Betty home with her. All
communication being cut off between the lovers.
Betty sends word of her going away to Harry
via the broad collar of Bobby, the bulldog.
Aunty goes shopping, and in Mr. Fluff,
genteel floorwalker, she sees the ideal mate for
Betty. Mr. Fluff comes to Hay Center to spend
his vacation and in the midst of Aunt TiUle's
endeavors to make a "match" Harry turns up
and he and Be',ty elope on a motorcycle. Aunt
Tillie and Mr. Fluff pursue in a borrowed
junkmobile, with Rube, "the jay boy of all
work," hanging on.
In the meantime, Lawyers Brown and Gray
have forgotten their temporary disagreement
and come to Hay Center in a "bless you, v^
children" frame of mind. Arrived at the
church, Aunt Tillie and Mr. Fluff find they are
too late — the knot has been tied. Mr. and Mrs.
Gray and Mr. Brown also arrive too late and
Aunt Tillie is so disappointed that Betty asks
her why she doesn't marry Mr. Fluff herself;
whereupon Aunty being more than willing, and
Mr. Fluff seeing monetary visions, points to
the door of the church, and in his best floor-
walker manner says : "Walk This Way."
CASINO.
ALIAS MR. JONES (Jan. 9).— The cast: Dick
("Bud" Ross) ; Dollie (Rea Martin).
Having tackled matrimony, Dick find? the
company of Dollie, his bride, so delightful that
when Monday morning comes he forgets all
about going to work. Then he dashes fran-
tically out of doors — but the cars are al! going
the wrong way. Miss Highfly, an old sweet-
heart, comes along in her automobile. Dick
begs her to "rush" him to the office. The two
are arrested for speeding. Dick gives his name
to the sergeant as "J. Jones." Dick, released,
dirties up his clothes and his face, and limps
into the office with a tale of being run over
by a truck. Dollie arrives, inquiring for her
missing husband.
Dick is obliged to stick to his story and re-
member to limp. Headlines in the morning
paper catch the bride's eye. "Joy Rider Ar-
rested, Spooning at 53 Miles an Hour." A pic-
ture of Dick and Miss Highfly in the auto ac-
companies this juicy bit. Dollie confronts Dick
with the picture. The latter is forced to invent
a double, "J. Jones." The "double" gets the
young husband into a series of scrapes which
lead to his changing clothes with Dugan, a
sport, and impersonating "J. Jones." Dugan,
tricked out in Dick's clothes, and mistaken for
the real owner of them, is borne home to
Dolly, badly smashed up. The young wife sees
Dugan's face. She rushes out of the house
screaming for the police. Dick, meanwhile,
enters with an officer, hastily changes clothes
with Dugan, and takes his place on the couch.
Dollie, on her return, is convinced that the
shock was too much for her. The newly weds
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THAN-O-PLAY.
IN THE NAME OF THE LAW (Three Parts-
Jan. 11). — The cast: Girl (Gladys Hutette) ;
Mountain Lover (John Lehnberg) ; Her Father
(Morgan Thorpe) ; Secret Service Officer (Morris
Foster).
The life of the soutliern mountaineers, of
moonshiners and illicit stills hidden in the
hills affords B rich field of romance fo.' photo-
draraa. One of the perfect plays of its kind
is "In the Name of the Law," scheduled for
release by the Mutual Film Corporation.
Gladys Hulette, the youthful star, whose intelli-
gence and piquant beauty are strong factors in
her rapid rise to fame, plays the part of Daisy
Rudyard, the mountain girl, whose love for a
young secret service man, Philip Dryden, proves
a near-tragedy.
The "Dry Gulch" gang of moonshiners, the
story reveals, have so long succeeded in evading
the secret service men that at last tlie star
man of the corps is put on the case. Philip
Dryden, disguised as an escaped convict, is
found, apparently half dead of exposure In the
woods, ijy Jim Rudyard, chief of the moon-
shiners, who talces the stranger to his liome.
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Soon after Dryden becomes one of the gang. He
and Daisy, Rudyard's daughter. faH in love.
From the mountain girl the spy ot the Oovern-
ment learns to appreciate bow, to the bill folk,
the law represents only oppression. He puts
oCr his duty from day to day.
Meanwhile the Jealousy of Tim Leech, an old
sweetheart of Daisy's, ia roused. He tries to
kill the stranger. The flrat time Pblllp Is
saved by Daisy. The second time a slashing
knife In the grip of bis enemy rips from
Dryden's shirt, where he has concealed tha
sliver star of his authority. The bit ot metal
deflects tbe knife blade, saving Philip's life —
but not before Daisy has seen the badge and
realized that her lover Is a traitor.
While Tim runs for aid, the girl holds Dry-
den a prisoner at the point of ber gun. lie
tells her that be has lived a lie, but that he
has sent no message of betrayal ; that love
for her has held him back. Daisy lets falls
the gun and commands her lover to escape.
At this Instant Tim. the moonshiners at bis
heels, bursts Into the cabin. As he lifts bis
gun there is firing from a nearby thicket. Tim
falls dead. Then her lover has lied ! He bad
betrayed them to the law. Daisy will not listen
to Dryden's denials. But the sheriff of tbe posse,
returning, draws from the pocket of the dead
man a letter and bands It to tbe mountain girl.
Tbe note promises Tim Leech tbe hundred dol-
lars he bad asked to inform the authorities
against his fellows. The real Judas is revealed
— Daisy and Dryden enter upon a new life.
VOGUE.
OH! FOR THE LIFE OF A FIREMAN (Jan.
10).— The cast: Chief Gilbert (Russell Powell) ;
Factory Girl (Priscllla Dean) ; Clarence Mont-
morency (Patrick McQulre).
Clarence Montmorency, an effeminate sailor
on shore leave, is walking along the street
when he witnesses the fire engines passing by.
He Is so Impressed with tbe bravery and fear-
lessness the firemen display, that he resolves
to be a fireman. To use bis own words, "a
sailor's life Is simply grand, but, oh, for the
I)fe of a fireman." He applies at tbe fire house
and Is engaged by the Chief. While performing
the duties, and Boing through the routine <\t a
fireman, be encounters many amusing situations,
and later proves to be a hero at a factory fire
where he Is Instrumental In saving the life
of a very pretty factory girl. How he wins
ber. lOve In tbe face of numerous obstacles which
are put in bis way by the fire captain and a
villain are told In a fast and breezy way.
MUTUAL.
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San Francisco, Cal. — The Evening Bulletin's
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title : George Wyckoff, the winner.
St. Paul, Minn. — The late Gov. Hammond is
burled here with high military honors.
San Francisco. Cal. — Olympic Clubmen revel
In ocean surf. Their enjoyable dip is a tribute
to California's midwinter climate.
Washington, D. C. — Labor men lay corner-
stone of Federation Building. Samuel Gompers
and prominent officials take part.
San Francisco, Cal. — Transport Sheridan
sails with troops for Philippines.
Kristlania, Norway. — With the Ford Peace
Party. The delegates Journey to Holmkolm on
trolleys to watch the tkl Jumping.
San Francisco. Cal. — Worst storm i» 26 years
bits this city ; 72-mlle-an-hour gale, with rain,
kills S, injures score.
New York City, N. Y. — Fifty thousand pairs
of American shoes for Belgian children. Dona-
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Youngstown, O. — Steel mill strikers set city
aflame. Looting and threat to break dam
spreads terror ; 2,000 troops on guard. Sub-
title : 8.000 strikers are paid off under mllltla
guard.
New York City. — Italian steamer "■Verdi"
disobeys r. S. neutrality. Arrives in this port
with guns on deck. Government compels the
covering of same until dismounted.
New Orleans, La. — General Jackson's famous
battle flag is returned to this city. Historic
old relic now in its permanent resting place
in Battle Abbey.
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dazzles great throng. Twenty-seventh annual
tournament of roses more resplendent in beauty
than ever.
Portland. Me. — German wireless station
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BELINDA'S BRIDAL BREAKFAST (Jan. 10).
— The cast: Belinda (Barbara Ollroy) ; L.over
(Bert Delaney) ; Sheriff (Ernest Howard) ; Wig
Maker (Billy Bowers) ; Burglar (Colin CamD-
bell).
Belinda's father Is determined that his daugb-
ters straight locks shall be curly. To this end
he makes Belinda eat spinach three times a day.
She rebels. So the spinach treatment ends In
a midnight elopement. Next morning Belinda
orders pickles and pie. Her unhappy husband
pounces upon a sensational account la the paper
of "Pickle Pete," who, stimulated by his usual
rations of Heinz varieties and pie, has just
pulled off another big safe robbery. Belinda,
mortally Insulted, flees home to father, pur-
sued by her husband.
Vaulting Into a speeding auto the husband
finds hidden in the tonneau fat bundles of
bills, a bag of pickles and a half a pie. He
then locates the thief under the seat Placing
the chill end of a pickle revolverwise against
the neck ot the crook, Belinda's spouse holds
the fellow In subjection. Clem Duzzlt and his
famous auto hounds trace the fugitives. Pickle
Pete takes refuge in a cunboard. By an odd
accident, however, tbe hand-cuffs intended for
the husband are shackled round a strange pair
of ankles protruding from the cupboard — and.
Clem is in proud possession of the real croak.
Belinda by now has the heart of the mystery.
Her husband, obviously, Is the Cleverest detec-
tive in New York. She falls upon Lis neck, sob-
bing her forgiveness.
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REFORMING RUBBERING ROSIE (Jan. 13).
— The cast: Rosie (Arthur GuDDingbam) ; her
daughter (Barbara Gilroy) ; her fiance (George
Mack) : representative Discord Piano Company
(Jay Yorke).
For many years Rosie was haunted with one
awful fear. She thought the day was fast ap-
proaching when she would be too large to hang
out of tbe window from morning to night, and
watch what was going on in the streets. But
now that dread has been removed. Rosie does
not care how fat she gets, for she no longer
"rubbers."
The cure took all one day, and it convinced
Rosie that many wonderful events happened
in the home, unnoticed by the woman who is
gazing out of the window. While Rosie "rub-
bered" her daughter eioped with a fireman, her
cat stole the bird from her new Sunday hat,
and her eon took the bead trimmings from the
same article of apparel, finding that the beads
made most excellent substitutes for marbles.
Also the representative of the Discord Piano
Company removed the instrument upon which
she was several months in arrears.
As a wlndup to the day's festivities, the place
caught fire, owing to the fact that one of the
piano movers had placed the hat of Rosie on
the table beside a half-burned cigarette left
carelessly there by another helper. As the
blaze was confined to the rear of the apartment,
Rosie did not know her home was In danger,
but she saw the engines going around the cor-
ner, and lamented that she was not crosseyed,
so she could witness what was happening.
Rosie's daughter and her fiance were just
going into a church to be married when the
alarm sounded, and he had to leave her when
duty called. To his surprise he found It was
his mother-in-law's tenement home that was
ablaze, and good fortune gave bim thp oppor-
tunity to save her life twice, once wh^n he
dragged her shrieking from the window vnd
hurled her into a fire net, and the second ttilae
when she returned into the blazing building ic
rescue her hat, was overcome when she sa^
how It had been ruined by her son and the ca'
and again was hurled into the waiting fire ne
held by the brave "fire laddies." After she hai
been revived, Rosie was informed of the elope- -
ment that had been halted, and was formally
asked to accept her two time preserver as a
son-in-law. Full of gratitude, she consented,
but only on condition that he buy her a new
hat, terms which he gleefully agreed to.
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"The Fight at Signal Station" — Two Parts —
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short of men Installs Storm as assistant fore-
man. He learns the need of Rhinelander la
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a shipment of railroad ties and he Is given
the responsibility of landing these In the camp.
Spike, Seagrue's spy in the Rhinelancler camp
reports to his chief. "Inaposslble," exclaimed
Seagrue. "there are no more ties coming to
Rhlnelonder. His supplies are cut off." Spike
Insl.ited the ties were on the way and this was
confirmed by Capelle, another Seagrue agent.
Then Spike received new and brief Instructions:
"Those ties must never reach Rhinelander."
Spike hastens to the task. He goes to Ocean-
side and locates the four cars of ties for
Rhinelander. His activities arouse the suspic-
ion of railroad detectives and he Is promptly
chased away, but Spike is a resourceful crook.
He waits at the bridge for the train and
swings handily aboard. He works his way
forward to the tie cars and clinging to their
sides removes Rhlnelander's name from the
billing cards and substitutes the name of Sea-
grue. Then the trainmen discover him but he
mysteriously eludes them and clambers Into the
caboose, where he changes the tie way bills
so that they read "to Seagrue" Instead of "to
Rhinelander." The crook has accomplished an
artistic bit of deviltry.
Awaiting the lies at Signal Station Is a gang
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prised by a secret code message of Spike's coup
also musters a gang in charge of one Delaney
who glares menacingly at Storm. Plainly
trouble is brewing. Then the train arrives and
the conductor, a man of peace immediately
becomes the center of an angry bellowing mob.
Seagrue demands the production of the doctored
way bills. These, as changed, showed Seagrue
to be consignee. Rhinelander and Helen are
dumfounded and Seagrue's gang triumphantly
begins the task of unloading. But Storm In-
sists there Is some trickery afoot and following
an argument with Delaney lands an unwhole-
some wallop on that Individual's jaw. Helen
steps toward her desk to wire for confirmation
only to discover the wires have been cut. Out-
side the two gangs are engaged In a free for
all figbt. Storm realizing the advantage Is to
neither plans to capture Seagrue which he does
in daring fashion. The loss of their leader
had Its effect on Seagrue's men.
Helen meantime had climbed a telegraph pole
to cut in on the wire with a "pony" instru-
ment and she drops down on top of a box
car of the train Just as Storm leaps to the
engine's throttle and starts to back the train
up to Rhlnelander's camp. Spike leads a gang
to the rescue of Seagrue and then gives chase
to the train mounted on a horse. He is success-
ful too, swinging from his saddle to the engine's
running board. Then follows a fearful fight
In which Helen plays a decisive part. The
rival gangs again attack the train only to be
interrupted by the arrival of the sheriff and his
posse. Spike and Seagrue are put to work with
the other men. under the sherifT's guns unload-
ing the cars at Rhlnelander's camp.
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Mrs. Earle, and wild joy to George Carewe,
Earle*s secretary, who does not love Angela
but hopes to make her Mrs. Carewe for the
sal^e of her money. For some years he has
been secretly making love to Angela's maid,
Jessie Cook. But Carewe's hopes are blasted
for Angela offers her fortune to Hamilton to
pay his losses. Carried away by her gener-
osity, Hamilton tellt her that he loves her and
that he will go west and make good. Angela
promises to wait.
Jessie learns that Carewe has only heen
playing with her. and she goes to the cottage
of her father, Tom Cook. When Cook comes
home and learns the cause of Jessie's grief,
he starts in a rage for the Earl home. He
finds entrance to George Carewe's room and
there waits for him. He is discovered by
Carewe's valet and In a desperate struggle the
valet falls and Cook realizes that he Is a mur-
derer. Carewe hides some cards In the pocket
of Hamilton's smoking jacket. Carewe accuses
him of cheating, insists that he be searched
and the evidence is so plain that Mr. Earl
Insists the engagement be broken. Angela^
pleads for Hamilton and will not believe him
guilty. Tom escapes and hunted by the. mem-
ory of the murdered man. he shaves off his
beard and steals away on a freight train.
With Angela's promise to wait until his name
Is cleared, Hamilton goes to the West. Tom
Cook gets aboard the brake beams of the Lim-
ited on which is Hamilton. The Limited Is
stopped by bandits a little farther on. and
Hamilton, watching his chance, jumps the ban-
dit left and rear guard. They fight desper-
ately. Hamilton's hold Is broken and the ban-
dit Is about to lire on him. when Cook crawls
from under the car and saves the life of Ham-
ilton. Cook tells Hamilton a hard luck story
and Hamilton tells him be will give him work
when he purchases a ranch.
Carewe, rid of Hamilton, presses his suit but
Is repulsed. Mr. Earle purchases mining
property In the Santa 'Vnez Mountains and per-
suades all of his friends to invest. This prop-
erty in the meantime has proven very rich,
but the manager, an unscrupulous fellow, and
a friend of Carewe's, writes to him that he
has reported to Earle very serious conditions
at the mine. He also stirs up the Mexican
miners so that the stock depreciates in value
and sends to Carewe a draft with which to
purchase all the stock he can secures a.s the
market falls. Carewe spreads damaging rumors
about the stock and buys it in. Earle Is
blamed by his friends for their losses and with
Mrs. Earle, Angela, Carewe. his secretary, and
Angela's maid, Jessie, goes to California to
make a personal Investigation.
Meanwhile Hamilton has purchased a fully
equipped ranch and endears himself to his em-
ployes, especially Cook who would like to clear
H.imllton's name but is daunted by his own
guilt. A band of cattle rustlers make inroads
on Hamilton's herds, and he and his men pur-
sue them Into the hills. Earle's party arrive
at the mine and they are none too safe, for
the manager, to cover his knavery has worked
the Mexicans into a frenzy against the head
of the company, whom they think has been un-
just to them. The party has hardly arrived
when they are forced to seek refuge behind
barricades in the manager's house. The Mex-
icans make an attack and a stray shot bits
the powder house, which explodes and Illumi-
nates the surrounding country. Hamilton and
his men hear the explosion, see the reflection
of the fire, and anticipating trouble at the
mine, ride toward It.
The Mexicans succeed In firing the house and
the members of the party are about to make
a rush when Hamilton and his men arrlTe.
Hamilton, seeing a woman, carries her to
safety and finds that he has rescued Angela.
Earle extends his hand to thank their rescuer,
sees who It Is and takes Angela from him. with
a word of thanks and good-bye. Cook is al-
most overcome by the sight of the man whom
he thought he had murdered, but whom be had
only stunned. He then tells the story that
clears Hamilton and demands that Carewe
marry Jessie : but Jessie has found a substi-
tute for Carewe's false love In the unselfish
love of the valet and Angela and Hamilton are
once more united.
THE FIVE FAULTS OF FLO (Thanhouser—
Five Parts — Jan. 20). — The cast: Flo (Florence
La Badle) ; Fiance (Harris Gordon) ; Reckless
Millionaire (Samuel NIhlack) ; Flo's Father
(Ernest Howard) ; Timid Little Girl (Grace De
Carlton) ; Society Woman (Dertha Smith),
Countess (Helen Eldridge).
Memories of the past came to Flo one night
when she overheard her husband telling a
friend that his wife has no faults. Flo knew
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that during her Hfe she had been the slave
of five faults : Pride. Envy, Fickleness, Ex-
travaganc-e, and Jealousy. When a school girl
Flo was full of pride, for her father was in
comfortable circumstances and was able to send
her to a fashionable institution. One day a new
pupil arrived, a timid little girl. Flo took a
dislike to her because the new comer's father
was a man of no position. She snubbed the
little girl and kept her out of the chief school
society. One night Flo and some of her chums
were holding a party. They heard a cry from
outside, and saw a rope made from a sheet
dangling from the next window and the girl
writhing in pain on the ground below. Evi-
dently she had started to climb out of the
window, lost her grip and fallen. She rose to
her feet and hobbled off painfully. Flo and
the others went Into the next room, the school
home of the timid little girl. The place was
empty, but on the table was a pathetic little
note. The lonely child wrote that she had
tried so hard to make the other girls love
her, but Called. She could not remain in school,
she was afraid to return home, so had de-
termined to go out into the world and seek
work. Flo knew that she was to blame, and
when she found the timid little girl told her
that she would change her attitude toward her.
As a debutante Flo was envious. But she
believed that thif fault of hers was cured when
she attended a week-end party and witnessed
the trapping of a thief who had stolen a price-
less diamond upon which Flo had cast covetous
glances.
As a society girl, Flo was fickle. She flirted
with many men and was secretly engaged to
the young electrical engineer who later became
her husband. There was another man. a
wealthy young idler, with whom Flo went
motoring. While they were out the young idler
Imbibed too freely. Reckless of danger he drove
ahead at top speed. Fortunately for the girl
they encountered the young engineer, driving
his own auio. He saved his sweetheart but
the intoxicated millionaire drove his car over
a cliff and was killed. This incident taught
Flo another lesson, and she gave up her fickle-
ness.
As a daughter Flo was extravagant. Her
father was foolishly fond of her and she never
realized that her own expenses and those of
the home were rapidly bringing him close to
ruin. Finally the father made a personal
appeal to his wealthy elder brother but the
latter refused to loan him a cent. The two
men were talking In a room on the ground floor
and a servant girl outside the door heard angry
words, and heard her master say that the other
mnn would never get a cent while he (the
elder brother) lived. Then there was a shot
and the maid who immediately rushed into the
room found her master dead upon the floor
and his brother standing near him. On the
floor was a revolver, one chamber of which had
been discharged. Flo's father was arrested,
and sentenced to death. On the day set for
the execution, Flo's sweetheart found the real
assassin. He had been employed by the victim
as his gardener and bad been discharged. In
vindictive rage he had fired through the window
killing his ex-employer, dropped the gun inside
of the window and made good bis escape. He
bad been injured in a street accident later and
on his death-bed made the confession that
cleared an Innocent man. The renllzatlon that
her own extravagance had placed her father's
Ufa In peril cured Flo of extravagance.
As a bride Flo wan Jealous. One day she
saw her husband reading a letter. He dropped
it on the tabel as he went to the telephone.
She picked it up and read it. The letter read
as follows:
My dear boy : I'll give you until Saturday
night to square your dealings with me. If you
stay away I'll expose you. Yours, Stella Ric-
cardo.
Flo believed this was a love letter to her
husband. It was really a note his ne'er-do-well
brother had received from the woman pro-
prietor of a fashionable gambling house.
Through the telephone directory Flo found the
address of Miss Riccardo, met her maid, and
by paying her liberally induced the girl to go
away and substitute Flo In her place. Her
husband was In Ignorance of her plan, for she
had left word for him that her aunt In a
distant city was very III and she bad gone
there. Thus Flo was In the gambling house
when her husband called and she overheard his
conversation with Stella Riccardo. To her Joy,
she learned the real truth and was stricken
with remorse, because of her Jealousy. The
police raided the place and all were In danger
of arrest. Stella escaped through a panel In
the wall. Flo's husband was too much excited
to move until his wife rushed Into the room,
grabbed him by the hand and dragged him
Into the secret passage way, Just before the
panel swung back Into place. From this place
they went upstairs. A rope was dangling from
a window which made it possible to swing
acoss the court-yard to the window of an ad-
ning building. Stella was Just about to make
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the leap when the other appeared. It flustered
her, she swung- out rbastlly, the rope- sllimeU
from her hands and she fell to the pavemvnt
below. Undaunted by this accident Flo and
her husband got safely away.
Coming out of htr reverie. Flo thought of
the words her husband uttered and mused to
herself, "Even if one has laults they really
do not count if one's friends and relatives b»*
lieve they do not exist."
AS A WOMAN SOWS (Gaumont— Five Part*
— Jan. 24).— The cust : Loren Hayward (Alex-
ander Gaden) ; MlUy Hayward (Gertrude Rob-
inson) ; Bobby Hayward (Covington DarreCt);
Robert Chapman (John Rhelnhard) ; Joseph
Willoughby (Charles W. Travis) ; Loren's Aunt
Abble (Mathilde Baring) ; Georgia, her niece
(Yvonne Chappelle). Written by O. A. Nelson.
Directed by William H. Haddock.
Milly Hayward w.is discontented becanse ber
husband gave the best of his time and atten-
tion 10 his duties as the new Mayor of Lyn-
boro — duties which crowded her out of hit
life. Innocently she conflded her pique to
Loren's Aunt Ahble and to Georgia, two women
who bad always hoped that Loren would marry
Georgia. They advised her to start a flirta-
tion to rouse Loren, and suggested Robert
Chapman.
The flirtation proved a boomerang. Chap-
man, encouraged, tried to l<iss Milly by force.
Loren. happening upon the scene, whipped
Chapman, took his little son, Bobby, and or-
dered Milly from the house. Meanwhile Loren
continued his preparations to prosecute Joseph
Willoughby. a contractor and political power,
for municipal graft. Milly went to Loren's of-
fice to make a final plea. While there she
accidentally brushed into her open traveling
bag the documentary evidence on which Loren
relied to convict Willoughby.
Stealing Bobby from her husband's new home,
she fled to another city. There she was fol-
lowed by Chapman and also by Loren. who
believed that she took the Willoughby papers
Intentionally. Loren arrived just In time to
meet Milly and Chapman together. Seizing
little Bobby, he denounced them both and left.
But when Bobby and Loren lay ill with fever,
Milly's love led her back, when she and Loren
patched up their differences. She returned the
Willoughby papers, which she had discovered
when she unpacked her bag. The Haywards
decided to give a party to celebrate their re-
union. During the party. Loren was called
to his ofDce. Burglars, in the pay of politi-
cians, had broken In, hoping to secure the Wil-
loughby documents. Milly retired, suffering
with a headache. The attention of Chapnia.1
was distracted by a flirtation with a pretty
maid as he went upstairs for his overcoat and
hat. and it was quite inadvertently that he
entered Milly's room Just as Loren came In the
front door and started up the stairs.
Fearing to lose her husband for the second
time, through no fault of her own. Milly locked
her door to gain time. As she did so, the
burglars, still after the Willoughby papers, en-
tered through the window. When Loren finally
got the door open, he found only his wife In a
faint and a dead burglar. So Milly's honor
was vindicated.
LORD LOVBLAND DISCOVERS AMERICA
(American — Five Parts — Jan. 27). — The cast.
Lord Loveland (Arthur Maude) ; Leslie Dear-
mer (Constance Crawley) ; Bill Willing (Wih
liam Carroll) ; Major Hunter (Charles New-
ton) ; Tony Kidd (William Frawley) ; Alex
(George Clancy) ; Izzy (.Xell Franzen).
Lord Loveland in England is besieged by bis
creditors and consults his mother as to what
he should do. He is advised to g" | America
and marry an heiress. He planp
certain ship, but at the elev
changes his plans and depart
on another vessel without Info
tives of the change.
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at not having been paid a y
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swift-moving comedy in the Keystone that the small matter
of another admission price is not considered.
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TRIANGLE opened Orpheum Theatre today. Enormous crowds.
Everyb€>dy highly pleased. Pictures scored heavily. SOME
PATRONS CAME TWICE IN SAME DAY.
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Opened TRIANGLE PROGRAMME January 2nd to capacity houses
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TRIANGLE PLAY as "The Wood Nymph" in which Marie
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Co honor the draft. Disgusted, Lord Loveland
returns to his hotel, where he finds he has no
credit. He is ejected and bis baggage is held
in lieu of the bills be has already accumulated
at the hostelry. Lord Loveland is alone In a
strange world and with forty cents in bis pocket.
He applies to a friend for aid, but the friend,
thinking the card presented is that of the
bogus Lord Loveland. refuses to even see the
visitor.
. Disheartened and disgusted, the nobleman
betakes himself to Central Park, where through
the thrilling rescue by Lord Loveland of a
mongrel puppy, be forms a fast friendship
with one Bill Willing, a likeable old man out of
work. Willing takes Lord Loveland to a cheap
hotel where bis forty cents is more than suf-
ficient to procure two beds. In the morning
he takes the English peer to a restaurant where
in payment for meals. Willing draws artistic
signs which advertise the day's tempting viands
at Alex's restaurant. Lord Loveland, attired
in evening clothes and monocle, has no trou-
ble in getting employment as a waiter. He
hopes thus to earn sufficient funds to pay his
passage back to the dear old British Isles, but
Tony KIdd, an enterprising New York reporter,
learns of the monocled waiter and writes a
story for his paper. Crowds come daily to
Alex's restaurant to be waited on by this
unique garcon. Among them is Leslie Dear-
mer, a woman playwright with whom Lord
Loveland had become acquainted on shipboard.
There is an explosion in the kitchen and the
guests flee panic-stricken from Alex's restau-
rant. Lord Loveland becomes a hero when
he extinguishes the blaze and causes the guests
to return to their tables.
Later, he loses his job through the apparent
affection he has for Izzy, who is Alex's daugh-
ter. He takes up with a 10-20-30-cent troupe
of theatrical players with whom he plays minor
parts. Miss Dearmer seeiis out the manager
of Lord Loveland's troupe, intending to sue
that individual for the use of one of her copy-
righted plays. She calls and is surprised when
her gaze meets that of the British nobleman.
To her, the Lord relates bis plight and she
engages him as her chauffeur. The nobleman
falls head over heels in love with his fair em-
ployer. The two are out for a spin when the
Englishman summons up courage and declares
his love. So ardent does he become in his pro-
posal that he fails to heed the path his auto-
mobile is taking. The machine leaves the road,
crashes into a tree and both ocupants are
thrown violently from their seats. When con-
sciousness returns, Miss Dearmer is in Lord
Loveland's arms, and the two plight their troth.
The tide of Lord Loveland's fortunes have
turned, By a combination of circumstances,
he becomes recognized as the real Lord Love-
land and be is restored to the position which
is rightfully his. Henceforth, all is love and
happiness and the nobleman has no desire again
to see dear old Britain's shores.
THE IDOL OF THE STAGE (Gaumont— Five
Parts — Week of January 31). — The cast: Philip
Van Kortland, known to the stage as Edwin
Hargrave, famous Broadway star (Malcolm
Williams) ; Van Kortland (Chas. W. Travis) ;
Morton, Philip's old friend (John Mackin) ;
Doris Morton (Lucille Taft) ; Clark Porter
<Richard Garrick) ; Robert Mitchell (James
Levering) ; Marion Mitchell. his daughter
(Helen Marten) ; Edwin (Charles Winston) ;
Superintendent of Convict Camp (Harry Chira) :
Dr. Brown (James Arbuckle, Jr.) ; Reporter
(Allan Robinson). Directed by Richard Gar-
rick. Written by Paul M. Bryan.
Proud of his Knickerbocker descent, the ETlder
Van Kortland is ashamed of his son, Philip,
for having adopted the stage for a profession.
Although Philip is famous as a Broadway Star
under the name of Edwin Hargrave, his father
begs him to give up the stage and marry the
daughter of an old friend. Hargrave refuses to
give up his life-work or to marry a girl whose
name he does not even know, much less a girl
whom he has never seen. He departs on a
western tour. While playing a week In a West-
ern city he meets and falls in love witb Doris
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Morton, not knowing that she is the girl his
father hoped he would marry. Her father, not
knowing that Hargrave and Van Koriland are
one and the same, tells Doris he would rather
see her dead than married to an actor. Philip
and Doris elope and are married.
Philip and his wife go to Chicago, where he
is booked to play several weeks. Here she falls
ill, and the actor learns that long and careful
nursing will he required to restore her health.
He watches over her until his own health is
wrecked from his stage work and sleepless
nights nursing her. While building up his own
constitution, he becomes a victim of narcotic
drugs. Leaving Doris in charge of a nurse,
Philip continues his tour. When this ends he
accepts a position as leading man of a Southern
stock company to get money to pay the ex-
penses of his wife's long illness. Marlon,
daughter of the manager, falls in love with him
• — not knowing that he is married. His mind
clouded by a a rug, Philip wanders into ^
Chinese Opium den masked as a curio shop.
Here Marion follows him. Philip pretends he
is buying a bracelet. This he gives her to
allay suspicion, but later she finds him smok-
ing in a back room.
Trying to get the actor away from the den,
she puts her diamond ring on his finger coquet-
tisbly telling him it Is in exchange for the
bracelet. Finally curiosity overcomes her, and
despite Philip's objection she tries Opium
smoking. Philip's senses are deadened by the
drug and he does not know the effect it has
on her until he awakens the next morning to
find Marion in a nearby hunk. Realizing the
situation, Hargrave resigns from the company
as soon as he has safely led Marion from the
Opium den. Marlon sees the note to her father
which says Hargrave, as he Is known, must
rejoin his wife in Chicago. Her love turns to
hate. When Philip reaches Chicago Marion has
him arrested for stealing her diamond ring.
Mentally irresponsible because of his drug-
habit, Philip cannot make the fight that he
should. He weakly pleads guilty, despite his
duty to his wife, so that Marion, whom he con-
sidered had been kind to him. should not be
compromised because of her visit to the Opium
den in an effort to save him. The convicted
man is sent to a convicts camp. Here Doris
visits him. She arouses the passion of Clark
Porter, a "Trusty" who secretly supplies Philip
with morphine when told that Philip will be
free as soon as he is cured of his craving for
narcotics. Through trickery Porter gets an
account of Doris" visits to the camp into a
blackmailing society paper, making it appear
that she is coming to see him. Doris is there-
after refused admittance and Porter thinks to
win her when his short term expires. Doris
disappears and leaves no trace of her where-
abouts, her story not having been believed.
When her baby son is born she does not com-
municate wiih her husband or her family.
Because of the story in the society paper,
Philip thinks his wife has deserted him. When
he leaves prison he goes into business forsaking
the stage. Finally he establishes bimsell' in the
city where Doris is living, her son now old
enough to contribute to her support by selling
newspapers. On ihe night of a benefit perfor-
mance of "Ingomar." the hero is taken ill.
The elder Van Kortland, who is visiting his
son, suggests that Philip play the part. He
does so on short notice. Doris is in the aud-
ience and recognizes him. Already Philip has
been drawn to the little newsboy, his own son,
and it is through giving the lad tickets that
Doris happened to be present at the perform-
ance.
On the way home from the theater, Doris is
recognized by Porter, now a tramp. He follows
her and forces his attentions upon her. The
boy, seeking help, appeals to F^IHp and the
elder Van Kortland. They rush to aid the
boy's mother, and are overcome with surprise
to learn that the woman is Doris. Philip forces
a confession from the tramp, thus learning of
his wife's innocense. The two are reconciled,
and Philip's father is so softened that he even
agrees that his grandson may follow the stage
as a profession without protest.
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PATHE NEWS NO. 3 (Jan. 8).
New York City. — Italian passenger liner
Gulspppe Verdi arrives from Naples with two
3- inch guns on her afterdeck to repel hostile
submarines.
New York City. — Aft^r sailing 15.000 miles
the cadets of the Schoolship Newport arrive
borne by steamship companies to officer their
boats. Subtitle: The cadets are inspected be-
fore they leave for a short vacation after
which they wi 1 1 take up duty as officers on
merchant steamers.
Slough, England. — Cattle raised on the fam-
ous farms ol King George are sold at auction
at the annual show.
Lewisham, England. — Men of the Twentieth
London Regiment are cheered as they parade
with guns taken from the Germans at L*oos.
Aldershot. England. — L>ord Derby, at the close
of his recruiting campaign, reviews some of the
2,'.)o0.ol4 men who responded to his appeal to
enlist.
New York City. — Passengers from the water-
logged liner Tbessaloniki are rescued by the
S. S. Patris after being tossed for si.x weeks in
Atlantic storms. Subtitle: Rev. Dr. Glavas,
a Greek priest, who worked tirelessly to hearten
his fellow passengers.
Uncle Sam's Activities. — How the Govern-
ment serves the people of the United States.
Pictures taken by special sanction of the Gov-
ernment departments. Subtitles: Marvelous
new machines, each of which prints a mlllioa
stamps every two hours, are Installed in the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. George
Stickney, inventor of the new machine. Gum-
ming the backs of stamps. A finished roll of
COO.OOO stamps worth $12,000. The perforat-
ing device which has a capacity of OO.OOO.OOO
stamps every six hours. Colling stamps for
use in vending machines.
Cambridge, Mass. — Harvard students, mem-
bers of the newly-organized boxing squad, spar
In an open air ring In the snow.
Winchendon, Mass. — The delights of tobog-
ganing and skiing thrill Boston society folk
at annual winter carnival here.
Ccntraiia, Wash. — Many families are driven
from their homes when the Skookum Church
River overflows its banks and floods the town.
Portland, Ore. — High school boys join the
Dational guard and naval militia and take the
first step towards the Swiss military school
system. Subtitle: Boys of the naval militia
take the oath on the U. S. S. Boston.
PATHE NEWS NO. 4 (Jan. 12).
New York City. — Captain and crew of the
Creek liner Thessalonlki, which was left to
sink after being storm-tossed for eight weeks,
are landed by the S. S. Perugia. 1. Captain
Goulanriis (right) who refused to ask for aid
and Chief Engineer Constantakos. 2. The wire-
less operator (center) who was forbidden to
sound the S. O. S. call.
Washington, D. C. — Cornerstone of new Am-
erican Federation of Labor headquarters is laid
by President Samuel Gompers.
Cleveland, Ohio. — Flaming warehouse crashes
on dwellings when walls buckle in .$100,000 fire.
Pathe's Parts Fashions. — In Natural Colors.
1. A simple afternoon dress of Georgette crepe
with folds of satin. 2. A tight fitting walking
suit trimmed with red fox. 3. Evening cloak
of black velvet with cape of embroidered gold
lace. 4. A Laforrlere creation of gold lace for
evening wear.
Parkersburg, W. Va. — The old river packet
Kanawha strikes pier and sinks when the guid-
ing lights on the banks of the Ohio are blown
out in a violent storm.
Seattle, Wash. — Seven inches of snow fall
here and the young folk welcome the unusual
opportunity to enjoy winter sports.
Tia Juana, Mexico. — Sporting devotees of two
Continents gather just across the border for the
opening of the newly organized 100-day meet.
Subtitle: Holtville, with C. Kelsay up, wins the
Inaugural Handicap.
Los Angeles. Cal. — Winter lays her icy grip
on this section and the orange groves are
mantled with snow for the first time in twenty
years.
East Youngstown, 0. — Ten thousand rjotlng
laborers fire and destroy two-thirds of this
town, causing $1,500,000 property loss and the
sacrifice of many lives. Subtitles: 1. Destruc-
tion and desolation greet the eye at every turn.
2. Three thousand state militia are rushed from
nearby towns. 3. The bridge connecting the
factories and the town is burned to prevent the
rioters advancing on the plants. 4. Dangerous
walls of burned structures are demolished. 5.
All liquor is confiscated by the troops. C. Em-
ployees of the works are paid under guard.
FROM KABYLIA TO COXSTANTINE (Pic-
turesque Algeria — Photocolor — Jan. 11 ) . — The
region of Kabylia, in northeast Algeria, is one
of the wonderlands of the earth. "From
Kabylia to Constantine," we take an automobile
from this garden spot of Africa, through some
of the most wonderful mountain country ih the
world, over the most modern roads, past small
tile-roofed villages, until the town of Con-
stantine Is reached. This is an interesting pic-
ture, dealing as it does with the most pic-
turesque part of this country, and showing
many of the peculiar native customs.
UNFAMILIAR FISHES (Globe— Jan. 11— On
same reel as foregoing). — The waters of the
tropical countries of the world Just teem with
peculiar fish life, the most unusual of which are
shown In this picture. Finny creatures from
the Amazon River, South America ; the streams
of India, and the waters of the West Indies
are shown in close foreground, tbus portraying
vividly all their cbaraeterlstics.
LUKE LUGS LUGGAGE (Phunphilms— Jan.
12). — "Lonesome Luke" is a baggage smasher
at the terminal of a railroad. He got the Job
by answering a newspaper ad which announced
the work to be "light and the pay good." But
many and arduous are the duties which he is
required to perform. Large and small trunks,
live stock, bundles, boxes and all sorts of stuff
comes under his care and he gets away with it
fairly well. Yes, until a large billy goat of
the long horn species comes his way. This fel-
low, with his well developed tendency to buck
anything and anybody in his path, leads Luke
a merry chase. He Is thrown about hither and
yon, but finally conquers him. Next, however,
comes a large box of dynamite which Luke Is
supposed to ship. The thing blows up and our
hero is wafted several miles by the force of the
explosion. The last we see of him is when he
lands on the top rung of a friendly telegraph
pole.
FROM BAD TO WORSE (Starlight— Jan. 15).
— Daisy goes out rowing and falls overboard In
full sight of Heinle and Louie. Of course It's
up to them to do the rescuing honors, but be-
fore they are through Helnie is compelled to
pull both Daisy and his pal from the briny. He
uses heroic treatment on the pair, and is re-
warded by Daisy with an Invltaton to call on
her. He does this and receives a vast sum of
money for his services In fhe life saving line.
But while at the house, Daisy's husband puts
in his appearance and Heinle takos It on the
run — aided and abetted in his flight by a .44
In the hands of friend husband. He takes Louie
with him in the sprint and the only way they
can escape the hu-^band and the .-44 is by jump-
ing overboard. This they do and the last we
see of them is when their heads sink beneath
the waves.
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A MOVIE STAR (Keystone— Two-part— Jan.
23). — The cast: A Film Idol (Mack Swain);
His Wife (Polly Moran) ; A Fan (Harry Grib-
bon) : His Company (Julia Faye).
Mack Swain, the great hero actor, goes to
see himself in -'he pictures. Everybody, in the
audience cheers and applauds when thoy find
out that Swain is present. Tulln, Faye is s't-
tlng next to Mack and she neglii^s her fsc-trt,
Harry Gribbon, to flirt with the •'ftor. Hnrry
tries to attract her attention, but sh ? Is always
looking at the star by her sid-? or hi-^ repre-
sentation on the screen. All the other grirls
in the vicinity are envying Julia, but Mack h:>e
only occasional glances for them, Ms main in-
terest being in her.
Gribbon Is hit worst of all, when Mack bears
the girl off. when the '^how is over. All tli'i cirls
crowd around Mack and seek to get a word, or
at least a glance from him, but he has only
eyes for pretty Julia. They finally reach the
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street and everybody is shouting his name and
pointing him out. Then along comes Mack'i
wife, Polly Moran. with a baby In hor arms
and several children of different ages tagging
at her heels. She gives a start, when slie sees
Mack and Julia. Then she descends upon him
and administers some hard slaps and cuffs \,n
his face. Mack tries to get away from pyi/^
but she grabs bim by an ear and bears him
away.
PERILS OF THE PARK ( Keystone— Jan.
23).— The cast: A Lively Husband (Harry
Gribbon) ; His Wife 'Alice Davenport) ; The
Maid (Mario Manley) ; The Gardner (Harry
McCoy),
Harry Gribbon gets into some furny mixups
with his wife over his fondness ;or the ma*d.
The whole trouble started whea Alice Daven-
port, the wife, saw Gribbon hugging pretty
Marie Manley, the maid. What made it worse
for Gribbon was the fact tbat it was wl Tie's
birthday. Alice stamped her feet and refused
all of hubby's pleas for forgiveness. To square
himself. Gribbon stole the locket he had Just
given to Marie and presented it to Alice for a
birthday present.
Gribbon was in hot water again. This time
it was Marie that nourished a grouch. He liked
the maid and was bound to make it up with
her. As be was walking around, he spied Harry
McCoy, the gardener. Gribbon sent McCoy to
recover the locket. McCoy stole the ornament
and Alice's money, hut left her purse. Mean-
while Gribbon took the maid to a cafe, but
found he had no money. He went out and saw
his wife in the park. While she was looking
the other way, he deftly got away with her
purse. After the pair bad eaten dinner, Grib-
bon looked in his wife's purse and found It
empty. Again he went outside. In the park he
noticed McCoy. After a struggle he got the
locket and the money the gardener had stolen.
It made McCoy angry and he called the police.
As the officers entered the cafe, Alice went in
with them.
Just then Gribbon was hanging the locket
around Marie's neck. Alice ran at "him brand-
ishing her arms, her face furious with anger.
There was a wild turmoil created by the en-
trance of the police an^- Alice's actions. In the
excitement the guests were panic-stricken.
Chairs and tables were upset as people rushed
in all directions. It all enned with a march
to the station of the guilty gardener followed
by Alice and Gribbon as witnesses against him.
THE PRICE OF POWER (Fine Arts— Five
Parts — Jan. 80). — The cast: Orrin Johnson.
F. J. McDonald, Marguerite Marsh, Spottswoode
Aitken, Sam DeGrasse, Gladys Erocn.well, Vera
Lewis. Clyde Hopkins, Daisy Robinson.
John Belmont is a clever mechanic in a New
England mill. He is somewhat attracted by a
girl named Marie Donavon, but the more
physical charms of Jennie cause him to marry
her in spite of her loose morals. She gives
birth to a hoy. After a time, ' Belmont gets
tired of the quiet home life and monotonous
toll and leaves for the South. There his ability
finds full scope and he becomes a rich factory
owner. He is married to a society butterfly
under his assumed name of Roberts. She he-
comes the mother of an idle drone of a son,
Claude.
Belmont, or Roberts, as he Is now known,
returns to the mill town where he used to live
in poverty. He gets control of the mill in
which he used to work. He is not recognized
by the inhabitants, because of the change that
years and prosperity have made in him. He
recognizes his son, Dave, as one of the factory
workers, but doesn't dare to claim him on ac-
count of his bigamous marriage. He starts an
efficiency system in the mill, which has the ef-
fect of causing the workers to double their toll
without any increase In pay. He disregards
the protests of the men and the apneals of the
women. He retires to a secret room in hia
house of which he alone knows the mode of en-
trance by a concealed button. There he loses
his mind and wanders out to become a member
of a narty of tramps. After a journey he re-
turns to the mill town, breaks into bis own
bouse and obtains a roll of bills from the secret
room. His companions rob him in the night.
Maisle Brooks, the sweetheart of Dave, takes
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pity on Roberts, who bas adopted the nickname
of Daffy. He lives with Maisie and her father
after he has been injured in a struggle be-
tween the striking workmen of Roberts mil] and
the police. Roberts, by a twist In his mind,
thinks he is a workmen and has fought with
them supposing he was avenging the wrongs
he had suffered. Maisie appeals to the factory
manager to obtain the release of Dave, who has
been arrested for participation in the attack
on the factory.
The. manager refuses to intervene. Claude
Roberts sees the girl and offers to aid her In
getting her lover freed. She goes to the Rob-
erts home accompanied by Daffy. Claude at-
tacks her and is shot bv Daffy, who has gained
access to the secret room. When the girl gets
outside she finds the old man. Dave gets a
position as a foreman In another factory town.
He marries Maisie and takes her and her lather
with him, when he leaves for the new place.
Daffy is left in the old mill town. He suffers
under the harsh system he has devised for others.
Hq has forgotten completely his Identity as the
masterful factory owner, but he realizes the
bitterness of spending the remainder of his life
at hard toil. So he pays the price of power.
THE GREEN SWAMP (Kay-Bee: Five Parts-
Jan 3o). The cast: Bessie Barriscale, Bruce Mc-
Rae, J. Barney Sherry, Milton Ross, Lola May,
Louise Brownell.
Marjorie Allison was consumed with jealousy.
She found fault with her husb-nd, Dr. Ward
Allison, for looking twice at a woman at a
theater, though he was unconscious of any
harm. At a masked ball she cauarht him danc-
ing twice with one woman and reproached him
with it. So her passion for suspecting the
worst of her husband went on In spite of hla
exDlanations and reproaches. One night there
came a call for Dr. Allison. The wife sus-
pected that the doctor was being led astray by
some charmer and didn't inform him of the call.
Later the call came again. Dr. Allison hast-
ened away to tend' the patient, a cbild, who had
pneumonia. By strenuou=; efforts the doctor pre-
served the life of the child. He was unwilling
to forgive his wife at first, but she showed
him some baby clothes that she was working
on and he yielded because of her condition.
Marjorie stifled her jealousy for a while and
everything was lovely in the Allison home,
'men the doctor became infected with tetanus
while treating a patient in a hosnltal. To
g^uard his wife from the shock of knowing his
danger. Dr. Allison made a pretense of going
on a I'ourney bjjt went instead to the home of
a friend. Dr. Jim Hendon. Through a friend
named Edna, Marjorie found out where her
husband was stopping and Immediately she
was overcome witli jealousy. She resisted the
suspicion for a long time, but the desire to
know what her husband was doing at his
friend's house was too strong for her She sent
a d'^tective to the house. He heard Dr. Hendon
calling up a nurse and suspected that there
was going to be a party there. He voiced his
suspicion to Marjorie and she xushed to the
house.
Ppsing as a nurse. Marjorie gained admission
to the Hendon house. It was the critical
moment of the operation on Allison's throat
and a hairbrearlth deviation by the surgeon's
knife would spell death for him. Not realizing
this, the girl-wife broke into the office where
she saw the coat and hat of a woman. The
sure-eon. but Marjorie didn't know this and was
almost wild with jealousy. She rushed to the
room where the operation was taking place and
had hpf hand on the door knob ready to burst
In. Then a vision came to her of the various
times she had wrongfully suspected her hus-
band and the promises she had jnade never to
yield to the green monster again. Her better
nature triumphed and she resolved to trust
"her husband. After her return home a feeling
of happiness stole over her as the spirit oC
faith in her" husband lifted her out of the morass
of jealousy. The next morning she learned of
the operation and its successful termination. So
her faith was Justified and she went to the
bedside of Allison with a face radiant with love
and happiness.
Miscellaneous Feature Film
ARTHUR S. KANE.
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE (Five Parts-
January).
Synopsis — Reel 1 — Captives being brought
from firing line through communicating trench.
The Germans that have just been taken in an
attack are being brought back wounded under
French guard.
Wounded German prisoners followed by wag-
onloads of dead. A village being wrecked by
heavy artillery fire and the Germans under es-
cort of French infantry carrying their dead on
stretchers.
In three days' fighting, the French captured
seventy field guns.
120 m/m short gun on automatic carriage in
action. This view shows the French throwing
large shells into the German front.
Firing French trench mortar. When this
gun is fired the concussion is so great the men
place their hands over their ears and run away.
High explosive and shrapnel shells bursting
over German position. This view shows that
when a shrapnel shell breaks it has an actual
radius of eight acres. High explosive shells
tearing up earth.
French soldiers examining captured German
trench.
Synopsis — Reel 2 — French front at Queene-
vieres. (Aisne. )
An hour of recreation. French soldiers play-
ing football, taught them by the English Tom-
mies. We also see them bathing in a hole
caused by large shells from the GTerman side.
Ammunition and aerial tropedo supplies Hear-
ing the trenches.
Ammunition "a la cart." This shows ammu-
nition being brought up In long strings of
wagons. It also shows you some of the big
automobile trucks which are used so extensively
in the war.
Company of quick firers. The deadly machine
gun sections being rushed to the front.
Repairing a bridge. French quickly repairing
a bridge blown up by Germans.
French Alpine troops.
Quennevieres Farm, a famous battleground.
In this picture we get a view of a farm which
General Joffre says has been soaked with blood
from the battles that have been fought upon it.
For France they died. For a brief moment
only you are shown soldiers lying dead upon the
battlefield. One of them you will notice has a
bayonet sticking in his breast.
Made in America. Here we will see barbed
wire piled in great heaps. Without it this war
would be won by one side in a short time.
Barbed wire prolongs the war.
First Part — Synopsis — Reel .3 — Raising soldier
of telescopic tower to direct artillery fire. We
witness the French armored breast work and
recoil of the gun. You see the, man approach,
his little tower door and direct the firing of the
guns. He descends Tery easily.
Gathering statistics from German captives.
German oflScers who have been taken prisoners
being examined by the French.
Part of the 25,000 prisoners taken by the
French at the Battle of Champagne.
Tbe stolid oxen are used to draw the heavy
artillery.
Concentrating German prisoners to send them
to detention camps.
Cutting buttons off trousers of German pris-
oners to prevent them from escaping.
Picturesque troops from Morocco strengthen-
ing their position. The Moroccan soldier with
his turban and picturesque costume digging new
trenches and strengthening his position which
he has just captured.
German graveyard behind trenches captured
by the French. Germans bury their dead imme-
diately behind their firing trenches. The ground
is shattered and torn by shells.
Bringing up field kitchens.
The French coast is protected by a largo fieet
of hydro-aeroplanes.
Looking down on the torpedo-boat destroyers
off the Freneh coast. This shows the pho-
tographer up in a hydro-aeroplane photograph-
ing the warships underneath as they cut the
water at 21 knots an hour.
The return of the air fleet.
How a waterplane is taken back to its shed.
Second Part — Synopsis — Reel 3 — French ar-
tillery lookout officers. Here you see the French
artillery officer a short distance from the Ger-
man trenches directing the range of the French
artillery.
French shells exploding in enemies' trenches.
Shells from the French side smash the German
trenches.
The French are expert in throwing hand
bombs. We see a French soldier coolly stand-
ing and flinging hand bombs into the German
trenches in front of him.
German gas bombs constantly fall within the
French lines. Gas bombs breaking in the woods
inside the French lines. At one time gas had a
horror to the allied soldiers. Now with the aid
of the gas protectors they are indifferent to it.
A "75" battery throwing shells into the Ger-
man lines. We get a look at the famous gun
called the "75" in action. The French speak
with pride of this gun.
Tracey le Val, the seat of many battles. The
famous town which has been ruined by shells
from both sides.
French African troops. Glimpsing the brown-
skinned man from Africa, some of whom have
already been decorated with French medals for
bravery.
This village captured by house-to-house fight-
ing. This is one of the many villages wBich
tbe Germans held with machine guns located In
each house, and the French had to capture
house by house at a great cost.
King George V of England, President Pohi-
caixe of France and General Joffre reviewing
the French cavalry.
Synopsis — Reel 4 — Various types of bombs
and hand grenades. A picture which dem-
onstrates the different kinds of bombs that are
made and used by the French in trench war-
fare.
Illuminating cartridges and fuses used in
night warfare. As the enemy must be watched
continually even at night the French use the
same as the Germans, flare rockets, which are
shot in the air and held In position by a little
parachute and which throw a powerful light
over the enemy trenches. These are sent up
every few minutes through the night.
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Actual battle being fought between French
and German trenches only forty feet apart.
French trench cannon.
French trench mortar.
French cross-bow throwing bombs.
Another type of trench mortar.
Steel lookout or observation tower. Here is
shown the different type of French trencb guns
showering the German trenches with shells. The
eteel tower used for observation purposes.
Bois le Pretre, the scene of many battles.
Iwenty yards from the enemy. Back of the
French trencb with the French soldiers taking
advantage of a lull in the firing shaking out
their blankets and house cleaning.
Germans bombarding French position with
high explosive shells. This scene shows shells
hitting in front of the French trencb where the
<3irt is thrown up as high as the Capitol build-
ing.
GTerman prisoners taken at Bols le Pretre.
French military baloon ascending to make ob-
servations.
Synopsis — Reel 5 — French armored cars,
painted to resemble the landscape, on way to
attack.
The French army is now equipped with new
steel helmets.
The call to arms As the bugle blows the men
fall in line and march off with a quick stride.
French Infantry advancing in open forma-
tion. French infantry advancing in open form-
ation through the woods to begin an attack.
Trees are torn to pieces by a heavy shell fire
that has been directed on their position.
Machine guns and munitions brought through
captured German trenches by pack mules. Ger-
man trenches after they had been captured by
the French and their equipment piled in heaps
lying on top of the trenches.
Starting off to take photographs of German
positions. This shows an aeroplane and the
photographer starting off for a trip over the
Oerman trenches.
Ten thousand feet In the air over German
trenches. Here you will see lO.OOD down the
Oerman trenches and the battlefield "Some-
•where in France" where this photograph was
made.
Above the clouds.
The French machine Is attacked by a German
"Taube."
By clever maneuvering other French ma-
chines force the German to descend inside
French lines.
The captured machine had scarcely a scratch.
Another concentration camp for German pris-
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CAPTAIN .TTNKS OF THE HORSE MARINES
(Essanay — Five Parts — Jan. 17). — The cast:
Aurelia— Mme. Trentoni (Ann MurdocU); Rob-
ert Carrolton Jinks (Richard C. Travers); Gus-
sie Von Volkenburg (John Junior); Charlie La
Martine (Edmund F. Cobb> ; Mrs. Greenbor-
ough (Camille D'Arcy) ; Mrs. Jinks (Laura
Frankenfield) ; Prof. BelltartI (Ernest Man-
pain); Pete, the bellboy (Bruce Kent). Taken
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Robert Carrolton Jinks and his companions
form a marching club to boost the presidential
campaign for General Grant. They design fan-
tastic costumes and set the club in an uproar
when they appear in them. Jinks Is made cap-
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tain Jinks of the Horse Marines." While dis-
cussing plans for the campaign Jinks sees a bill
poster pasting up a great placard announcing
the cnmine; of Madame Trentoni, a famous opera
singer. Jinks and bis two friends decide to go
to the boat to meet her dressed in their march-
ing uniforms and accompanied bv a band, just
for a Joke. Jinks bets $1,000 with his friends
tbat he can make love to her.
The boat is an hour late in docking and the"
band leader discovers that he has been playing
his mu5;ic for nothing. He becomes angry and
the entire band adjourns to a nearby saloon
for drinks. Jinks and his friends go with
them. Reporters who have gone to the boat
to meet Madame Trentoni fear that if Jinks
and bis band are present at the arrival of the
boat It will interfere with their Interview. So
they bribe the band master not to play.
Jinks and his friends arrive at the boat
late, having been delayed by a violent argu-
ment with the band master. They finally dis-
cover Madame Trentoni. however, and Jinks
falls madly in love with her. She has great
trouble with the customs inspector and Jinks
pulls out a roll of bills and hands it to the
official. He Is immediately arrested for at-
tempted bribery and taken to jail. He finally
Is released on ball and goes to call on Madame
Trentoni, who Is stopping with her foster father.
She Is as much in love with him as he Is with
her and the courtship progresses rapidly.
Jinks tries to call the bet off with his friends,
declaring that it Is an Insult to Madame Tren-
toni. They refuse to listen to him, and he
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Snally agrees to pay the bet, giving them a
card reading "I. O. U. ^l.OUO for the bet
regarding Madame Trentoni." The two friends
are also much taken witb Madame Trentoni an^
attempt at various times to see her. She re-
fuFes to have anything to do with them. This
maites them angry and they decide to get even
with Jinks. They tell her foster father tbat
Jinlts Intends to marry Madame Trentoni fop
her money only. He refuses to believe it until
shown the "I. O. U.", when be flies into a fit
of rage. He tells Madame Trentoni and she
then refuses to see Jinks.
Jinks finally discovers why she is angry and
after several unsuccessful attempts to see her
gains admittance to her apartment and tells ber
the facts of the case. She throws her arms
about him. As they are in this position a
detective enters the room to arrest Jinks. His
bribery case had come up in the court \he day
before and he had f gotten to appear. Tren-
toni tells the detective that she and ber sweet-
heart have had a tiff and want a chance to
make it up. Her pleading, with the promise
that Jinks appear in court the next day, wins
the detective's assent. The two then embrace
and everything ends happily.
THE ISLAND OF SURPRISE (Vltagraph—
Five Ports— Jan. 24).— The cast: Robert Lovell
(William Courtenay) ; Godfrey Lovell (Charles
Kent) ; Daniel Cosselis (Anders Randolf) ; Ed-
win Arden (Charles Wellelesly) ; Doctor Elver-
son (Denton Vane); Dorothy Arden (Eleanor
Woodruff) : Dorothy Casselis (Zena Keel'e) ;
Mrs. Lovell (Julia Swayne Gordon) ; Mrs. Cas-
selis (Caroline Cooke) ; Yacht Captain (Logan
Paul).
Dorothy Arden Is private secretary to God-
frey Lovell, known as the Creosus of Wall
Street. His western partner is Daniel Casselis,
who has a daughter, named Dorothy. Lovell
has a son, Robert, and the two financiers are
trying to arrange a match between their chil-
dren. But Robert falls in love with his fath-
er's secretary, and marries her, but on return-
ing home to tell dad, he finds Lovell is ill and
has gone on a long sea voyage to recuperate.
Bob is sent to Chicago to see Casselis and in-
vite him and his daughter to come on the
cruise with Lovell, and Dorothy is greatly dis-
tressed at this turn of events. Bob reassures
her, however, and still they do not tell his
father.
Bob meets Miss Casselis on the Limited as
she is returning from an Eastern trip and they
become friends. Meanwhile, Dorothy has de-
termined to go on the yachting trip ; so when
the whole party arrive at Frisco Bob finds his
wife awaiting them. Many amusing complica-
tions occur during the voyage and jealousies
are aroused. The yacht anchors off a lonely
island in the P'acific and Bob, with the two
Dorothys, goes ashore. The yacht is driven
out to sea by a terrible storm, leaving the
three stranded on the Island of Surprise. Bob
is hurt in a terrific landslide and the blow
causes him to lose his memory.
Dorothy tries in vain to call to mind his
marriage to her, and Miss Casselis, thinking
Dorothy is merely bluffing, is not to be outdone
and cl.^ims Bob Is her husband. Bob finally
settles an uncomfortable situation by telling the
women he will simply remain their friend and
protector. Meanwhile, the yacht has had to
send out a boat for the nearest land, owing to
engine trouble, and a man-of-war is met.
She is directed to the Island, and arrives
just in time to drop a shrapnel among a horde
of island savages who are attacking the three
castaways and just about to annihilate them.
Rescued by the navy men, the three castaways
are reunited with their party. Bob recovers
consciousness and recognizing his wife, ail ends
in forgiveness and happiness.
A NIGHT OUT (Vitagraph — Five Parts— Jan.
31). — The cast: Grannum (May Robson) ; Mrs.
Haslem (Flora Finch); Mrs. Duncan (Kate
Price) ; Nitza (Eva Taylor) : Jeff Dorgan
(Hughie Mack); McMahon (William Shea);
Deacon (Charles Brown) ; Waldo (George
Cooper) ; Betty (Belle Bruce) ; Grace (Ethel
Corcoran) ; Jack (Jack Storey) ; Paul (Ar-
thur Cozine). Authors, May Robson and C. T.
Dazey. Produced by (3eorge D. Baker.
Kept in restraint all her earlier life. Gran-
mum decides to enjoy the latter part a little.
She is again held in check by her daughter,
but her grandsons, Paul and Jack, are her
greatest companions. The boys are in love
with Grace and Betty, and Granraum. through
Mrs. Duncan, a neighbor, confidentially offers
a ring for the first couple to be married.
Waldo, son of Jonas Deacon, president of the
Purity League, confiscates the ring. The boys
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often go to the Three Lights cafe, of which
Jeff Dorgan is the proprietor, from whom old
Jonas Deacon collects a little "Christian char-
ity," under pressure. Waldo is in love with
Nitza, a dancer at the Three Lights. Gran-
mum finds out where the boys go and deter-
mines to have a "night out" herself to deter-
mine the respectability of the place.
At the cafe Granmum makes a big hit with
Jeff Dorgan who teaches her to dance the
tango, and everything is going swimmingly,
when old Jonas raids the place with the police.
In the confusion which follows, Granmum drops
her purse. Granmum and the boys manage to
escape, but the bag identifies Granmum, and
the next morning she has to confess to her
"night out." Nitza arrives at this moment
with some other things Granmum dropped and
accidentally the dancer drops the ring out of
her pocketbook. Then Waldo admits having
stolen the ring, but Granmum forgives him and
refuses to press the charge. Then everything
turns out all right and a jubilee dinner an-
nouncing the various engagements is given, and
Granmum makes a speech about her "night
out" which brings much laughter and applause.
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THE BALLET GIRL (Brady— Five parts —
Jan. 24). — Inheriting a taste for dancing from
her parents a little girl seeks on every oc-
casion to practice the art. But, though her
mother favors her ambitions, her severe aunts
do not ; and it is not until she grows into
young womanhood that she can gratify her
wish to become a successful dancer. Success
crowns her efforts and she becomes a popular
star. Drifting into Bohemia, she almost be-
comes the prey of a profligate man about town ;
but escapes his clutches and gives her hand
and heart to an honest young countryman.
Happiness appears to be in sight for the girl.
But tier former lover returns and arouses jeal-
ousy in her young husband, from whose mind,
however, all suspicion is removed by the dis-
appearance of the ballet girl's assailant. Thus
the ex-dancer and her husband settle down to
a happy married life.
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THE RANSOM (Triumpli — Five Parts — Jan.
17). — The cast: Janet Osborne (Julia Dean);
Marcia Osborne (Louise Huff) ; Mark Osborne
(James Hall) ; Sarah Osborne (Ethel Lloyd) ;
Geoffrey Allen (Kenneth Hunter) ; Ellis Ray-
mond (Willard Case). Directed by Edmond
Lawrence.
Janet Osborne is somewhat afraid of her
stern husband. He denounces the theater and
cards, but Janet's life is influenced by an actress
who moves into the house next door. Mark
Osborne orders her to ignore the woman, but
she helps her home when she is hurt and a
warm friendship is begun. At the home of the
actress she meets Allen, a theatrical man
known as the "star maker." He gives her the
Idea of being an actress. A stormy scene be-
tween Janet and her husband follows his dis-
covery that the actress has brought Janet
home in her car, but her clandestine friend-
ship with the actress and Allen continues, the
latter introducing her to a manager who agrees
to give her a part when she is ready for it.
The three go to dinner ; the train is missed ;
but she thinks only of her "great day." Mark
has been told by his cousin, Mrs. Ellery. about
Janet's party. He rushes home, finds the
house dark and little Marcia crying.
When Janet comes home the house is dark.
Allen insists on coming in and kissing her.
Being discovered by Mark, she is ordered from
the house. She goes with Allen. Mark looks
after their child, but be will not get a divorce.
Janet is happy when she hears of Mark's
death. Allen makes her an offer which insults
her and, deprived of his influence, she goes
down the hill In her stage career. Years later
she becomes maid to her daughter who has
been told that her mother is dead and who has
gone on the stage. She is really talented, and
her mother has sunk so low that she is some-
times called "Crazy Jane." She tries to steer
Marcia away from the evils of stage life. The
girl is really in love with an artist, but an
elderly admirer wants to take charge of her.
There is an exciting scene where the mother
tries to prevent a meeting between the two.
Allen turns out to be the admirer, and Jane,
knowing the wreck he made of her own life,
gets a pistol. The artist comes to the theater.
Allen is shot ; the artist is told to go to
Marcia. Jane falls dead, having ransomed her
soul to save her daughter from the life she
has herself led. Marcia and the artist settle
their differences, and she never knows that
"Crazy Jane" was her mother.
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Little Snowbird (Evelyn Brent). Written by
Aaron Hoffman and Francis J. Grandon.
Directed Ijy Francis J. Grandon.
Jim Carew, a sturdy lighthouse keeper, saves'
the life of Ethel Wyndham, a young society
woman, whose boat crashes upon the rocks near
his post. Soon after her recovery she Is re-
turned to the mainland, and to her friends,
and Carew, disconsolate because of his unre-
quited love for the girl, gives up his position
in the lighthouse. In his subsequent wander-
ings, he becomes possessed of the gold fever,
and joins a prospecting party in a rush to the
Yukon.
In the Yukon. Carew is successful from the
start. He strikes a big claim, and soon
amasses a fortune. On the last night o£ his
flrsi week in the Youkon Carew joins a gang
of miners celebrating in the principal saloon.
Little Snowbird, a beautiful, young In-
dian girl strolls into the place, and immediately
catches Carew's fancy. Crazy Snake, one of
the miners, who is known for his fearlessness
and brawn, proposes that the miners all cut
the cards for the girl, the holder of the high-
est card to claim her as his own.
Carew resents this proposal, and he and Crazy
Snake come to blows. Carew heats the bully
in the encounter, and is hailed as the hero
of the camp. Little Snowbird's heart goes
out to Carew, and surreptitiously, she follows
him wherever he goes. One night he falls In
a big snow storm, and it is Snowbird who
finds him and carries him to safety. After-
ward, they live together.
Carew, with all the money at his command
that he desires, tires of the camp life in the
desolate Alaskan wastes, and pines for one
more fling on the Great White Way. He ar-
ranges to go to New York tor one trip, and
then return to live with Snowbird for life.
Carew arrives in New York on New Year's
Eve. He engages a table in Murray's restaur-
ant, one of the smartest and gayest places in
town. There he observes Ethel Wyndham at
another table, and immediately joins her party.
Now that he is wealthy, she is willing to listen
to his renewed vows of love. She agrees to
marry Carew, but her consort, Thomas Martin,
a society leech and gambler, prevents her by
threatening to expose her for some shady trans-
actions they have been engaged In together.
Ethel is driven to renounce Carew, who then
realizes the depths to which she has descended,
and he is broken hearted. Back on the Yukon,
the little Indian girl is waiting for him. She
despairs of Carew ever returning, and takes her
own life at her father's deathbed. Carew now
remembers his Indian girl, and decides to go
back to her, renouncing society as frivolous and
a sham. He arrives on the Yukon on the
very night that little Snowbird has passed
away. But at her side In the cabin he finds
a newly born babe — another Little Snowbird.
During the years that follow Carew devotes
himself to the daughter, and lavishes every
luxury upon her, in memory of the mother.
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Martin (Arthur Hoops); Crazy Jake (John
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MICE AND MEN (Famous Players ; Five Parts
— Jan. 10). The cast: Peggy (Marguerite
Clark) ; Capt. Lovell (Marshall Nellan) : Mark
Embury (Charles Waldron) ; Roger Goodlake
(Clarence Handyside) ; Mrs. Deborrah (Maggie
Halloway Fisher) ; Joanna (Helen Dahl) ; Minis-
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ant (William McKey) : Matron (Ada Deaves) ;
Colored Mammy (Francesca Warde).
This picture tells the story of Peggy, a
foundling who Is adopted by a philosopher in
the hope that she will one day develop into
an ideal wife for him. Mark Embury is the
name of the ."scientist and dreamer, who. after
a survey of the young girls In his town, has
come to the inevitable conclusion that they are
all too frivolous for housewifery. He conceives
the idea of applying to the local Foundling
Home for permission to adopt the most prom-
ising of the little inmates.
The Foundling Society sends him a number
of "samples. " from which he chooses Peg.^y.
Under his carefully and well thought-out plan
of education and culture. Pee^v gradually de-
velops into a beautiful girl with keen Intellect
and a noble heart. But the eminent profes'sor
has forgotten to reckon with youth in layia.?
his very unique plan. When Pesigy meets
Captain George Lovell, the nephew of the
philosopher, she finds him most Interesting.
"The feeling Is more than reciprocated — it is in-
creased a thousandfold. But the captain has
committed the indiscretion of conducting a
harmless flirtation with Mrs. Goodlake, the
wife of Embury's lawyer. Discovering this fact.
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and not realizing the mildness of the pastime,
tbe uncle tells Lovell that he must give up the
Woman.
liut the Mexican War settles fbe question for
the captain, as be is called to the front. He
has made a profound impression upon Peggy.
■who corresponds with him while he is at the
froot. Lovell has not been away from Peg^y
very long before be realizes that he loves her.
Peggy, for her part, finds life not quite so Inter-
esting since the departure of her soldier — so
she writes him telling about ber lessons and the
wonderful kindness of her guardian.
Meanwhile Mark Embury has' fallen very
much in love with his adopted daughter, over
whose education he is presiding with such
sollcitnus and tender care. Mistaking her over-
whelming gratitude and tender filial devotion for
a different sort of love, he looks forward eagerly
to the day when he can ask Pei^cv to marry
bim. He Is elated with the success of his plan
and glories in the fact that it is working out
even better than be had anticipated. The war
over. Lovell returns a hero and. Mrs. Goodlake
still desppratety In love with him, places bim
In a comnroralsing position which Ieads_ Peggy
to believe that be is false to her. Her loyal
little heart broken, Peggy staggers her guardian
by confessing to him that she is in love with
Lovell. but that she will never have anything
more to do with bim because of his duplicity.
Thus does fate play into the hands of the phil-
osopher, who finds it in his power, by merely
keeping his own counsel concerning the inno-
cence of his nephew — which he quickly estab-
lishes— to kill the love of Peggy for his young
rival. His decision makes an absorbing and
touching denouement.
appear. As a last resort, Mrs. Hillary dre^JJ-ii
Mary in a stunning gown and has her take the
place of the absent guest.
Manning promptly falls head over heels in
love with Mary, who conducts beriiif with
great dignity and modesty, and he Is about to
become interested In Mr. Ilinary's scheme when
Stove Denby breaks into the Hillary h -u«e
where both Manning and Mary are 'Spending
the week-end. Steve enters his wife's room and
steals all the valuables. They recognize oacn
other, but. Mary permits him to escape. I**
sneaking down the stairs Steve meets Man-
ning. The house is aroused, and while Manni:i.<
is telephoning for the police, Mary Induces the
Hillarys to permit her husband to escape, rather
than have Manning know that s)ie is the Wife
of the prisoner.
The next morning Mary goes back to her tnne-
ment home and there Steve plans to blackma.U
the wealthy bachelor. He sends him a no*e —
which he forces Mary to sign — to come to the
tenement. When Manning arrives, Steve and
another crook attempt to force nim to i/ivG
them money. The two men attempt to s-hoot
Manning, when Manning's chauffeur, Nhc, Is
downstairs in the street below, hears the noise
and calls the police. As the police enter, Dot by
shoots one of them and is in turn shot and
killed as he attempts to climb up the lire es-
cape. Though shocked at .h.? death of her
husband, Mary, realizing her love for Manning,
goes to his waiting arms.
THE GOLDEN CHANCE (Jan 13— Lasky— 5
Parts). — Mary Denby (€leo Ridgety) ; Roger
Manning (Wallace Reid) : Steve Denby (Hor-
ace B. Carpenter) ; Mrs. Hillary (Edythe Chap-
man) : Mr. Hillary (Ernest Joy) ; Jimmy the
Rat ( Raymond Hatton ) . Written by Jeanie
Macpherson ; directed by Cecil B. DeMllte.
Steve Denby spends all the money be can
get on drink and finally forces Mary, his wife,
when the funds are exhausted, to seek e.o-
ployment. In answer to a newspaper adver-
tisement Mary secures a position as seamstress
In tbe home of a wealthy society woman. Mis.
Hillary. Mr. Hillarv is a promoter and wishes
to interest the wealthy youijg bachelor. Kog^r
Manning, In a scheme which he is promoting.
He Invites him to a dinner party to mec-t a
beautiful young woman. The beauty fails to
KLEINE-EDISON FEATURE SER-
VICE.
THE DEVIL'S PRAYER-EOOK fKIeine— Five
Parts — Jan. 5). — Tbe cast: Albert Sprague,
alias "Al Spencer" (Arthur Hoops) ; his wife
and Nell, his daughter (Alma Hanlon) ; John
Springer, a crook (Frank Belcher); Nancy, his
wife (Ruby Hoffman) ; Fred Block (Carlyle
Fleming) ; Tom Spraeue (Tom Coventry).
"AT* Spencer, a gambler not averse to cheat-
ing, occupying an apartment with his wife and
an Infant daughter, flees, deserting his family,
after attacking and robbing a card player
whom a confederate had brought to his place.
Living in the same building is Nancy Springer,
a shoplifter, who'e husband, a thief, is in jail
awaiting trial. His attorney, anxious to create
sympathy for his client, urges Nancy to borrow
an infant and appear with It In court during
her husband's trial. Mrs. Sponcer Innocently
lends her baby ; the ruse wins and Springer
is acquitted. Nancy, going to return the baby
to its mother, finds the_ woman dead, so she and
her husband informally adopt the child, nam*
ing it Nell. Fifteen years elapse.
Spencer, former gambler, now kno\|rn as Al-
bert Sprague. is prosperous in business and
apparently reformed. He marries a wealthy
widow with a young son. They reside on Long
Island on a very pretentious estate. The
Springers, attracted bv Mrs. Sprague's display
of gems and jewelry, plot to rob the Sprague
residence. Leasing an adjoining estate, they
soon are on friendly terms with their Intended
victims. Nell, now a clever thief, is purposely
seized with illness while visiting at Sprague's
and cannot be removed for several days, during
which time it Is planned that she shall steal
the Sprague diamonds, pearls and jewelry. She
falls in love with young Sprague, confesses to
him that she is a thief. Her adopted parents
learning of this, and knowing the police will
investigate, boldly rob the Sprague residence.
While doing this. Springer kills young
Sprague and his mother dies of shock. The
adopted daughter, Nell, is locked up. tried and
found guilty of complicity In the murder. A
thief turns state's evidence, the Springers are
caught, and through her statoraents Sprague
learns that Nell is his own daughter whom he
- deserted when she was an Infant. He works
for her release, finally aceompllsLes it, then
discloses to her his identity, but she spurns
him. Eventually they are united.
THE CATSPAW ( Five Parts— Edison— Jan.
12). — The cast: Roxane Bellalrs (Miriam Nes-
bitt) : Kittredge St John (Marc MacDermott);
His Double (Marc MacDermott) ; Mr. Bonwtt
(William Wadsworth) ; Archie Varnura (Yale
Benner) ; Mrs. Shackleton (Mabel Dwight) *,
Major Holbrook (Harry Eytinge) ; Dorothy
Paget (Grace Morrissey) ; Detective Eurke
(James Harris) ; Detective O'Connell (Brad
Sutton). Directed by George A. Writ;ht.
In Milville. Kittredge St. John meets his old
confederate, Roxane Bellairs, and they decide
to "clean up'* the town. Kittredge has a scheme,
he tells Roxane, which he is going to keep se-
cret even from her. He employs a cultured man,
who is the exact double of himself in appear-
ance, and instructs him that his duty will be
You Should Read Page 677
o M xj'M. . . Consider a minute
Before you purchase your
THEATRE EQUIPMENT
There is a certain lasting confidence in purchasing from a reliable concern —
Whether it is biscuits or battleships you buy. YOU KNOW THAT.
When installing a theatre equipment
why not confine your purchases to a house
whose experience and reputation will in-
spire that confidence? It costs no more —
but the feeling of security you have is
worth more.
The Kleine Optical Company is the old-
est house in the country handling motion
picture theatre equipment. We were the
pioneers in the business! Ask anyone who
has been in the business for years. The
name KLEINE to them is synonymous to
motion picture confidence.
Write us on any subject concerning the equipment of your theatre. WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS OF
EVERY STANDARD MAKE OF MOTION PICTURE PROJECTOR ON THE AMERICAN MARKET.
OUR STOCK IS LAROE AMD COMPLETE AT ALL TIMES AND INCLUDES EVERY ARTICLE AND
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Kleine Optical Company
166 North Slate St. '"''^lo^:^/.^^''' CHICAGO, ILL.
January 22, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD ; 675
The only Jfotoplaper is the
jfotoplaper we manufacture
And anything else offered you as a Jffotnplagrr is an imitation and
fraud. You should know that every genuine iFotoplaypr bears the
name IFotopIaypr on the sliding door and on the bronze name plate.
The trade name iFotoplayrr is registered in the U. S. Patent Office
and is legally applied exclusively to the instrument made and sold
by us. There is only one Jffotoplayrr and that is the AMERICAN
iPnloplayrr, the instrument we manufacture and sell — the only
and original musical instrument for motion-picture houses.
The S^ntoplaypr with its orchestral and beautiful pipe organ tones
is expressly manufactured for your needs. It is also equipped
with all the necessary traps and effects and may be played by hand
or by ordinary player piano rolls. Our wonderful patented shifting
device allows an instant change of rolls to fit every change in the
picture, giving appropriate music at all times.
We warn you to be careful and not to consider any instrument
offered you as a iFotoplayrr unless you are positive it is the
AMERICAN iEotopIaypr.
We would appreciate any information you may send us of any
effort of an interested salesman or other person who has or is
trying to misrepresent the facts to you.
The Only jFotoplaj^er is the American Jfotoplaper
AMERICAN PHOTO PLAYER COMPANY
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Factories in Berkeley, California, and New York City
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Januarv 22, 1916
to represent him at social functions as Kit-
tredge St. John. Roxane works her way into
the good graces of Major Holbrook and Mr.
Bonwit, of the Milville hank. Society in Mil-
ville is entertained at Mrs. Shackleton's ball.
The double. In love with Dorothy Paget, leaves
after the ball in company with Major Holbrook,
for the club tor a game of cards. Roxane, who
sees what is going on between the double and
Dorothy Paget, becomes jealou.s, believing that
the man is Klttredge.
During the night of the ball, the MilviUe
bank is robbed, and detectives discover Kit-
tredge St. John as the burglar. The double is
arrested but proves an alibi by Major Holbrook.
Mr. Bonwit is in love with Roxane and lav-
ishes gifts and money upon her. In honor of
the engagement, Mrs. Shackleton gives a dinner
party. While the guests are in the dining
room, the house is robbed and the maid finds
Kittredge at the sate, screaming her discovery,
but Kittredge escapes into the next house. The
double, however, is in the country with Dor-
othy Paget's family. Believing the double in
the country to be Kittredge, the guests discredit
the maid's story.
WILD OATS (Kleine— Five Parts— Jan. 19).
— The cast: Roy Wilson (Malcolm Duncan);
Jessie Wilson (Alma Hanlon) ; James Wilson
(Wm. Anker); Richard Carew (Herbert
Hayes): Graham Madison (Prank Belcher);
Cleo (Ruby Hoffman).
Roy Wilson, an ungovernable youth of fast
habits, owes considerable money in the form
of gambling debts to Graham Madison, an
architect of doubtful morals. Roy's father is
a competing architect and his sister, Jessie, is
the sweetheart of Carew, Wilson's chief consult-
ing engineer. In addition to his gambling
debts, Roy forms an attachment for Madison's
mistress, Cleo, thus involving himself more
deeply with Madison.
Both Wilson and Madison prepare to submit
bids for an important railway contract, and
Madison, after getting Roy well in his power,
compels him on pain of exposure to steal his
father's bid. That night Carew asks for Jessie's
hand and is refused by Wilson on the grounds
of Jessie's extreme youth. When the loss of
the plans is discovered Wilson promptly ac-
cuses Carew and discharges him. Meanwhile,
Roy travels a fast pace with Cleo, of whom
Madison, having gained his end, has tired.
When the fastidious lady fancies an expensive
necklace Roy, after trying unsuccessfully to
borrow the money to purchase the necklace,
rifles the wall safe in his father's library. Un-
luckily, Carew calls at this moment for a clan-
destine meeting with Jessie to show her a let-
ter he bad just received from Madison in which
the letter offers him a position.
In leaving the house Carew fails to take with
him the envelope bearing Madison's name, and
this is left on a table where Wilson finds it
on his way upstairs to the library. Tbe shock
of the robbery kills the frail, old man, who falls
to the floor with the envelope clutched tightly in
his hand. This, coupled with the word of the
butler who had seen Carew leaving the house,
weaves a strong chain of circumstantial guilt.
Immediately after the theft Roy hurries to
Cleo's apartments and offers her the spoils of
his shame. She divines the truth and indig-
nantly sends him home. He arrives in the
parlor a moment after Carew, wlio has been
quickly apprehended and brought back. The
knowledge of his father's death proves too
much and Roy breaks down, confessing the
whole story. The following day the law lays
a heavy hand on Madison and Carew and Jes-
sie look hopefully forward to a better day.
THE INNOCENCE OP RUTH (Edison— Five
Parts — Jan. 26). — The cast: Mr. Carter (Ed-
ward Earle) ; Ruth Travers (Viola Dana) ;
Mortimer Reynolds (Augustus Phillips); Edna
Morris (L. Davril) ; Togo (T. Tamamoto).
Director, John H. Collins.
Jimmy Carter, a millionaire, leading an idle,
indulgent life, gets an urgent message from his
friend, Reginald Travers. Travers, who is
dying, bas been ruined in the stock market by
Mortimer Reynolds, and penniless, he leaves
his little daughter in care of Carter, who
promises faithfully to look after her. After
the death of Travers, Carter takes Ruth to his
luxurious home and gives her to the motherly
care of Mrs. Jenkins, his housekeeper, Mor-
timer Reynolds, anxious to add Ruth to his
list of unfortunates, instructs bis mistress,
Edna Morris, to make her acquaintance and to
gain her confidence. Carter and Reynolds be-
come bitter enemies because of Reynold's sar-
castic reflections ' on the relationship between
Carter and Ruth.
As time passes, Ruth, by her winsomeness
and innocence gradually changes Carter's mode
of life. He no longer feels an interest in the
gay life of former days, and even loses his
taste for the morning nip. Unconsciously, Ruth
is transforming his sympathetic dutiful inter-
est in her to love. In a moment of ecstasy he
crushes her in his arms. At the Charity Ball,
where Ruth is taking part in a tableau, she
meets Edna Morris. Fearful of Reynold's wrath
should she fail, the unhappy girl works her
way into the graces of Ruth. Carter sees
this and immediately takes Ruth home, refus-
ing to explain bis conduct to her. Meeting
Ruth in the park the following day, Edna de-
nounces Carter for his action of the previous
evening. "Why should he object to me, pray?
Everybody icnows that your father didn't leave
you a penny, and that you are living on the —
shall I say — generosity — of Mr. Carter."
Stunned by the revelation that she is looked
upon as Carter's mistress, the impetuous little
girl rushes to the house and, in a burst of
fury, screams ber hatred of Carter. In the still
of the night, she makes her way out of the
house to Edna's apartment.
It is here that Reynolds finds her. Impelled
by a fiendish lust, he forces her to partake
of his wines, and slowly they begin to work
their effect. Carter, who, in desperation, has
been searching for her. finds her in the apart-
ment, stupefied and dishevelled. Disgusted and
heartsore, he looks upon her contemptuously
and leaves, feeling that she has gone the way
of Edna. Mrs. Morris, Edna's mother, prompt
ed by a subconscious feeling that all is not
well with her child, comes to the house from
her little cottage in the country. She takes
both penitents back home with her, hoping that
they may forget and begin life anew.
Meanwhile, Reynolds, whose financial affairs
have taken a turn for tbe worse, and who Is
being sought by the police for forgery, attempts
to make his escape. He is caught by the police
and RO made to pay for the misery and misfor-
tune wiich he has brought upon others. Mis-
erable and despairing because Carter has mis-
taken her, Ruth can find no peace. But Edna,
she who has dragged her to darkness and degra-
dation, succeeds in lifting her once more to the
light of hope. The once impetuous Ruth is
again folded in the arms of Carter, knowing
that there only will she find eternal happiness
and peace of soul.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
CAMERAMAN — Desires position. Has repre-
sentative references : complete outfit. Accept
moderate salary. Address Reliable, care M. P.
World. N. Y. City.
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR— Wide ex-
perience. Electrician. Keresone, gasoline mo-
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Segers. Box 1007. Washington. D. C.
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR — Strictly
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salary reasonable ; projection guaranteed. Write
or wire. Henry M. Alsman. Mayfield, Ky.
OPERATOR — Licensed, has also had experi-
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Flushing Ave.. Brooltlyn, N. Y.
CAMERAMAN — Expert in effects. Desires con-
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Address C. A., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
CAMERAMAN — Broad outdoor experience.
Own complete professional outfit. Samples.
References. Charles I. Reid, Millersburg. Pa.
EXPERT PHOTOGRAPHER— Playwright, com-
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considered any company, or partnership in film
production. Walsh Photo-Play Co., Pough-
keepsie, N. Y.
CAMERAMAN — At liberty. Studio, scenic and
commercial. Address S. S., care M. P. World.
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DIRECTOR, with vast experience, at liberty
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PIANIST — Young married man wants posi-
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Best references furnished. L. M. W., care M.
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MANAGER of high-class moving picture the-
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HIGH-CLASS MANAGER at liberty. Ten years
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my extreme managerial ability. An interview
will convince. J. W., care M. P. World, N. Y.
City.
OPERATOR and wife pianist. Joint salary
$25. Long experience. Best references. Ex-
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EXPERT CAMERAMAN wishes to change
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Moderate salary. E. C, care M. P. World, N. Y.
City.
OPERATOR — Six years' experience ; good me-
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HELP WANTED.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
"AMBERLUX" Lens filters are business brlng-
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FOR SALE — Fine large motion picture studio
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— "A Gentleman's
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a 31-foot cruiser type launch goes with the
place. Will consider a good motion picture the-
ater as part payment. Answer quick if you
want this. J. S. Shortley, owner (no agents),
Orcas. Wash.
CALIFORNIA SCENERY made to order, plain
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THEATERS WANTED.
WANTED— To rent, first-class show with op-
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good manufacturing or railroad center. Bank-
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CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE— I am a practical,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards of
one million dollars' wortb annually, sales, ex-
cbanges and leasee. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
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EUlcott Sq., BuHalo, N. Y.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
MODERN — Kuliy equipped picture and vaude-
ville theater, located central stales, town lu,-
000. Best reasons for selling. Closest inspec-
tion. Bargain ?2,50O. Exceptional opportunity.
XYZ, care M. P. World. N. Y. City.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA— I wish to sell
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city and has been established seven years, 3;i0
days sunshine per year. No cold, no frost. It
Is a money maker right now. For information
write to George W. Magwood, Owner.
FOR SALE — Picture theater, fine equipment,
heart of city of si.x thousand in Michigan.
Money maker. Very little opposition. Bargain
for quick sale. Oood reason for selling to buyer.
0. D., care M. P. World, N. Y City.
LOOK — Moving picture men. For sale, two
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One house seats GOO. One seats 700. Specially
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Houses must be seen to be appreciated. Long
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Box 7SG. East Moiine, Ills.
MOVIE— One of the best sections in Buffalo.
Running expenses, including rent, $.S5 week.
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Moving Picture Broker, 580 Eilicott Sq.. Buffalo,
N. Y.
MOVIE — The only one In successful manu-
facturing town of about 4,000. Admission tefl
cents. Weekly expenses less than ?00. Re-
ceipts about JI.IO. Price for real estate and
equipment. $10 0011; half cash, or will sell the
business for $3,000. Lewis, 530 Eilicott Sq.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
TWO OF THE LARGEST and best-equipped
movies In town of ?,."i,00O ; the monopoly of the
town. Weekly receipts, $SOO-$1.000. Weekly ex-
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converted into 10c-l.">c bouse under proper man-
agement, which will Increase the receipts about
.$.•100 week. Positively worth $20,000 ; will sacri-
fice for $12,000. Lewis, 580 Eilicott Sq., Buf-
falo, N. Y.
MOVIE — Buffalo, worklngmen's settlement;
seating capacity S40, standing room for about
100. Modern equipment in every detail. Ex-
penses $So week. Receipts $I2.-|-$200. Present
owner seven years. Price $12,."nn ; $:!.noo down;
or will sell the business alone for $3,500. Lewis,
580 Eilicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOR SALE — Largest picture house In good
Illinois town of •10,000, in good shape for vau-
deville, capacity 700. Lease to suit. Cost $r,,OflO.
Good basement for roller rink. Will consider
reasonable cash offer; other business takes all
mv time. C. E. Brosi, P. 0. Box 348, Quincy.
III.
PICTURE THEATER for sale. In the best
city on Pacific Coast. Location best In city.
Seating 3."0, stage and sceneries newly built,
rent reasonable. City 17.000. Reason for sell-
ing other business out city. Eva. L. Rick, 730
H St., Eureka, Cal.
EQUIPMENT WANTED.
SIX Oscillating Fans, 110 volts, sixty cycles.
Must be cheap. Federicks, 3533 No. Thirteenth
St., Phlla., Pa.
WANTED— To buy Power's fia and Simplex
machines, also heads for Power's G. Olson
Bros., 117 No. Topeka Ave., Wichita, Kans.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — New and second hand moving
picture machines, all leading makes, at reduced
prices. Crevceot Film Exchange, 37 So. Wa-
bash Ave., Chloago, III.
LAROB STOCK of used moving picture ma-
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at about half regular price; all good* guaran-
teed In flrst-cla-ss condition, shipped subject t'o
inapeetlon. Lears Theater Bnpply Co., 600
Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo.
FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quan-
tity, new and second-hand for moving picture
theaters, furnished at short notice. Specializing
Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, 808 Lacka-
wanna Ave., Scranton, Fa.
"AMBERLUX" Lens filters protect your pa-
trons from eyestrain. Price $3.50. W. D.
Warner, Columbus, Ohio.
FOR SALE — New or second hand opera chairs
for moving picture theater* at a bargain. Cres-
cent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago, III.
FOR SALE— Rebuilt machines. Motlograph,
inns, $G0. Edison Exhibition, $G.-. ; Power's No.
G. $115. Power's No. 5, $75. Motiograph, irui,
$12."i. A-1 condition guaranteed. Many others.
Write for cataioe; and list. Amusement Supply
Co.. IGO-H No. Fifth Ave., Chicago, III.
CUSHMAN, 4 h. p., 4 cycle engine, Korsmeyer,
60 volt, 2V2 K. W. generator. Power's 5 ma-
chine, lamp sockets, wire, etc. Good condition.
Sell cheap. Emery Greenwood, care Ruffs Chop
House, Hartlngton, Nebr.
FOR SALE — Mcintosh single stereoptlcon arc
outfit complete. Excellent condition. Peer, 028
So. Hobart, Los Angeles, Cal.
$75 BUYS complete late model $2.")0 standard
moving picture machine, used only thirty days.
Guaranteed as good as new. 1/12 horse power
direct current motor, $4. IG-inch direct cur-
rent electric fan. $3. H. David, 711 So. Kedzle
Ave., Chicago, III.
ORDER "Amberlux" lens filters today.
OPERA AND FOLDING CHAIRS— New and
second hand. Special offers — 400 maple folding,
35c each. .300 lot practically new at a bargain.
1,800 other opera chairs in perfect condition,
also an electric sign. All guaranteed subject
to inspection. Atlas Seating Co., 501 Fifth Ave.,
N. Y. City.
CAMERAS WANTED.
RELIABLE CAMERA wanted in trade for a
just like-new motorcycle with $275. Tires have
never been on the pavement yet. Prefer Uni-
versal Camera. Write W. B., care M. P. World,
N. Y. City.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No. 4 PIttman Prof, camera
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic take-
up. both direpllons, 400 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed upttn
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvempnts in all makes of cameras. R, W.
PIttman Co.. 30-1 Canal St., New York City.
Phone 5061 Franklin.
PROFESSIONAL ANGTILUS— A-1 camera, like
new. Four magazines. 400 foot capacity, Zeiss
Tessar F.3-5 lens uOmm, dissolving attachment,
film meter punch, best focusing arrangements
through the film also on ground glass. Plush
lined carrying case, professional tripod, tilt
and panoramic, cost $550. Sell for $'125. L.
Jones, 331 So. KIckapoo St., Lincoln, Hi.
SAVE MONEY— New latest model, 400 foot
professional, automatic dissolve. F.3-5 lens, only
.$'200. Bargains in tripods $15 upwards. Ray,
32G Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Pathe professional camera, genu-
ine Carl Zeiss 3-5 lens, 2 In. focus, throe mag-
azines and studio tripod. Price $200. Box 015,
Waco, Tex.
FILMS WANTED.
WANTED — Sole agencies Australasia every-
thing connected cinematography, also second-
hand war films, scenics, exclusive features any
quantity, C. O. D., Melbourne. Commonwealth
Feature Films, Ltd., 182 Collins St., Melbourne,
Australia.
WA.NTED — Single reels, doubles, three, four
and five-reel features. Must be In lirst-ciass
condition, with or without posters, for export.
Federal Feature Film Co., 110 East 23d St.,
N. Y. City.
WANTED — Three, four, five and slx-rcel fea-
tures. Must be in first-class condition, with or
without posters for export. State all particu-
lars in first letter. Sohmer, Rm. 803, 145 West
45th St., N. Y. City.
WANTED — i. 5 and 6-reel western features,
with plenty of paper. Western, care M. P.
World, N. Y. City.
4. 5, G-REEL American features for export.
Peerless Film Co., Inc., 145 West 45th St., N.
Y. City.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE— 200 reels .$2 per reel up, with
posters. Billy Sunday, $35. War pictures, $25.
"War World Wide," four reels, new, $'J00.
Wichita Film & Supply Co., Wichita, Kan.
100 SINCT.ES A.ND DOUBLES, American
make, 12 posters with each reel. Shipped privi-
lege screen examination. Federal, 110 East 23d
St., N. Y. City.
THREE and four-part hand-colored Passion
films. Sale or rent. No. 5 Power's moving
picture machine, $.50. complete. Luback, 1109
Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
3 AND 4-REEL features In excellent condi-
tion, with plenty of advertiing matter. Also
single and two reelers with posters. 3-reel Kli-
bane-Attei fight picture; great bargains. Wein-
berg's Features, 145 West 45th St., N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Moses and Pharaoh, Son of the
Shumanlte. Herod and the New Born King,
Priestess of Carthage, Days of Nero. Price, $.10
each. Donald Campbell, 145 West 45th St., N.
Y. City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WE BUY and sell new and second hand mov-
ing picture machines, opera chairs and films.
Crescent Film Exc, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chi-
cago. 111.
ENTER — "Amberlux"— Exit eyestrain.
CARTOON — Advertisement and chasing letter
titles made to order 17c foot up. Ray, 32C Fifth
Ave., N. Y. City.
STICKTITE FILM CEMENT— Only cement
that's guaranteed. Used by leading theaters.
Recommended by F. H. Richardson. M. P.
World. Trial bottle, 25c. Sticktite Cement Co.,
Turner Falls, Mass.
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680
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 22, 1916
^^.i-i..^ T TST "n F V «^^^^
Among the Picture Theaters 609
"As a Woman Sows" (CTaumont) 621
At Leading Picture Theaters 574
Avenue Theater Leased 640
"Bait, The" (Centaur) 622
Derst Leaves General Film 574
Beaumont, Harry, with Essanay 607
"Because He Loved Her" (Triangle) 620
Ben All Theater at Lexington Burns C;t8
Big New Theater, The 635
"BUI Peter's Kid" (Vltagraph) (IIT
Bronx Exhibitors Install Officers 571
Calendar of Dally Program Releases.. .650, 0.i2
Censorship Talk Rampant Gt7
"Chain of Evidence, The" (Blograph) 616
Chicago News Letter 576
"City, The" (World Film) 615
Coming Blograph Dramas 616
Comments on the Films 624
Conditions in the Rockies 606
Credit In Kansas City 642
Denver's Dime Shows 646
Detroit's Mayor Says Local Censorship
May Come 640
Essanay Serial Looms Big 571
"Evangelist, The" (Lubln) 621
Facts and Comments 56.3
Film Hosts In Bottle Array 566
Five Reel Material 564
Forbids Giving Prizes 638
General Film Company Not to Dissolve. . . 582
Grandon, F. J., Goes to Metro 612
"Green Stockings" (Vltagraph) 617
CARBONS AND CARBON ACCESSORIES.
Jones & Cammack 689
Kiewert, Chas. L 6S0
Reisinger, Hugo 691
Speer Carbon Co 693
CHAIR AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 693
Andrews, A. H., Co 693
Steel Furniture Co 693
ElECTRICAIi & MECHANICAIi EQUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co 691
Calehoff Supply Co 691
Erker Bros 092
Feature Corporation 689
Foos Gas Engine Co 691
Fort Wayne Electric Works 068
Fulton, E. E 665
General Electric Co 693
Hallberg, J. H 672
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co 664
Hommel, Ludwig & Co 668
Illinois Theater Supply Co 690
Kleine Optical Co 674
Lears Theater Supply Co 662
Lucas. Harry K 66.^
Northwestern Motion Picture Equip. Co.... 668
Picture Theater Equip. Co 678
Porter, B. F 661
Stern Mfg. -Co 688
Stedinger, Chas. A 664
Swaab, Lewis M 691
Westinghouse Blec. & Mfg. Co 661
FII.M EXCHANGES.
Bradenburuh, G. W 668
Central Film Co 665
Greater N. Y. Film Rental Co 650, 686
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 664
MANUFACTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
TURES.
American Commercial Film Co 692
American Film Co., Inc 540
Blograph Co 651
Bluebird Photoplays, Inc 532-34
Edison. Thos. A.. Inc 649
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 519, 523-25, 5.30-.31
Equitable Motion Picture Corp .522
Famous Players Film Co 526-29
TO CONTENTS
Hearken All Ye Producers 565
"His Vindication" (Cosmofotofllm) 623
Lack of State License Hinders Company. . 639
"Law's Injustice, The" (Lubln) 621
Le Vino Leaves Arrow 573
List of Current Film Release Dates,
682, 684, 686
"Madame X" (Pathe) 615
Manufacturers' Advances Notes 627
Marston, Theodore, a Director of Big Scenes 604
"Marta of the Jungle" (Centaur) 616
Mason, Sydney 614
Michigan Board of Health Advises Seeing
Films 641
Minneapolis Wants Board of Film Approvers 643
Minors In the Business 634
"Mishaps of Musty Suffer, The" (Kleine).. 619
"Misleading Lady, The" (Vltagraph) 618
Modern Theater Construction 601
Morosco, Oliver, Signs Broadhurst 575
Motion Picture Educator 608
Music for Equitable Players 605
Music for the Picture 599
"My Lady Incog" (Famous Players) 620
New Orleans Development 644
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity 578
Next Week's Vitagraphs 603
Ohio Sunday Laws 6.37
Orth, Louise 612
"Path of Happiness, The" (Red Feather).. 622
Pathe Dinner a Love Feast 570
"Peggy" (Triangle) 620
Picture Theaters Projected 632
TO ADVERTISERS
Gaumont Co 545
Great Northern Film Co 688
Hear.st-Vitagraph 557
Ivan Film Productions 660
Kalem Co. ■ 561-62
Kane, Arthur S Colored Insert
Kleine, George 553
Knickerbocker Star Features 555
Lariat Films Colored Insert
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co 5.'!5
Lubin Mfg. Co 556
Metro Picture Corp Colored Insert
Mutual Film Corp 536-.39
Paramount Pictures Corp 528-i9
Pathe Exchange, Inc 546-51
Picture Playhouse Film Co., Inc 665
Rolin Film Co 694
Selig Polyscope Co 694
Selig Tribune 695
Signal Film Corp 542-43
Sterling Camera & Film Co 664
Tbanhouser Film Corp 518. 544
Triangle Film Corp 666-67
Universal Film Mfg. Co 520-21
Vim Comedies 554
Vltagraph Co. of America 558-60
V-L-S-E, Inc 6.53
Vogue Films, Inc 541
War Film Syndicate 673
Wharton Bros., Inc Colored In.=:ert
World Film Corp 553
MISCEIiIiANEOUS.
American Film Laboratories 687
Active Motion Picture Co 688
Automatic Ticket Selling & C. R- Co 060
Bioscope, The 690
Caille Bros 665
Cox, Eugene. Scene Painting Studios 661
Classified Advertisements 678
Columbia Film Co fi.S5
Commercial Motion Pictures Co 663,661
Oormack, Geo. B., & Co 669
Corcoran, A. J 663
■■Dare-Devil" 663
Eagle Film Mfg. & Producing Co 660
Eastman Kodak Co 687
Erbograph Co 664
Evans Film Mfg. Co 688
Exhibitors. Send for These -692
Film World 688
Gunby Bros 668
n Triso Al Clnematngraf 0 6SS
Industrial Moving Picture Co 670
Popular Plays and Players Active 573
Portland Screen Club 648
Poster Ticket System 573
Prince, Charles H 605
Purple Pictures and Their Peril 604
Quincy Censor Resigns 641
"Ransom, The" (Equitable) 616
Real Stories from Reel Studios 607
Reviews of Current Productions 615
Rothapfel Opens Knickerbocker 571
Rowland Refused Injunction 572
Screen iClub Meeting 6.S6
Stories of the Films 654
"Stronger than Woman's Will" (Blograph). 616
Sullivan & Considlne Move Out of Salt Lake
City 646
Theaters on Olive Street 645
"Trail of the Wild Wolf" (Universal) 622
Triangle Foreign Contracts 605
Triangle Program (320
Two Lubin Releases 621
"Unwritten Law, The" (California) 618
"Villain Worshipper, The" (Kalem) 619
V-L-S-E Staff Changes 605
Ware, Helen, In "Secret Love" 613
Warner's, H. B., Triangle Debut 572
Want National Board 633
Wants Cincinnati's Zoo 639
Wharton Doing General Producing 570
What Spokane Exchange Managers are Do-
ing 648
"Wild Oats" (Klelne-Edison) 621
With World Film Directors 575
Kinematograaf , De 688
Kinematograph Weekly, The 664
Kraus Mfg. Co 662
M. P. Board of Trade 683
Motion Picture Electricity 689
M. P. W. Antl-Censorship Slides 693
M. P. Directory Co 688
Moore, Wm. N 669
National Ticket Co 6.58
Standard Motion Picture Co 661
Trade Circular Addressing Co 690
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co 665
Universal Camera Co 687
MUSIC AND MUSICAL, INSTRUMENTS.
American Photo Player Co 675
Deagan, J. C 665
Harmo Pipe Organ Co 687
Schlrmer, G., Inc (^10
Seeburg, J, P., Piano Co 660
Simon, Walter C 6.88
Sinn, Clarence E 693
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
American Slide &. Poster Co 639
Goes Lithographing Co 664
Menger & Ring C68
Newman Mfg. Co 663
PROJECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Standard M. P. Mch. Co 690
Enterprise Optical Co 6S5
Power. Nicholas, Co G96
Precision Mch. Co 681
PROJECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
Center, J. H,, Co., Inc 690
Minusa Cine Products (3o fiSo
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc 671
Simpson, A. L., Inc 660
Thomas, A. G G88
STEREOPTICON SLIDES.
Niagara Slide Co 632
Utility Transparency Co ' 687
THE.\TRICA1, ARCHITECTS.
Atherton. Thomas. Jr 693
Decorators' Supply Co ,, 69]
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January 22, 1916
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The Star and Sprocket are tested under a magnifying glass for mechanical accuracy and are tested
under operating conditions for results on the screen.
The entire intermittent case can be removed from the machine in 30 seconds by taking out 2
screws and loosening 2 others. It can be replace! as quickly.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 15, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 650, 652.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
hblbase: days.
Snnday — Big "U," L.aemmle, L-KO.
Vonde^ — Broadway Universal Fea-
tures, Imp. Neetor.
TaviMlar— Oold Seal, Imp, Rex.
Wednvodar — Anlnjated Weekly, Li-KO,
Vtc-tor
ThnradR^ — Big "U." Laemmie, Po^rere.
Prldny — Imp, Nestor, Victor.
*mtt>t^ny — Big "U." Blaon, Joker.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Dec. 22 — Number 1!>8 (Topical).
Dec. 2U — Number Ifii) (Topical).
Jan. li — No. 21)0 (Topiral).
Jan. 12 — Number 2ni (Topical).
Jan. l!i — Number 202 (Topical).
Jan. 20 — .Number 20:! (Topical).
Feb. 2— Number 204 (Topical).
BIG U.
Jan. 2 — The Honor to Die (Three part* — Dr.).
Jan. fi — No release this day.
Jan. 1.1 — 'X 3" (Three parts— Detective — Dr.).
Jan. 1j — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts
— Western — Drama) .
Jan. 20 — No release this day.
Jan. 27 — No release this day.
Jan. 28 — Nan Good tor Nothing (Drama).
Feb. 3 — No release this day.
BISON.
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parta —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Buck Simon's Puncher (Two parts —
— Western — Drama).
Jan. 29 — A Daughter of Penance (Two parts —
Mexican — Drama ) .
Feb. 5 — Phantom Island (Two parts — Mystery
— Drama).
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURES.
Jan. S — Landon's Legacy (Five parts — Drama).
Jaa. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama) .
Jan. 17 — The .Man Inside (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — A Soul Enslaved (Five parts— Dr.).
GOLD SEAL.
Jan. 4 — Lord John's Journal (Adventure No.
2. "The Gray Sisterhood" (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 11 — The Roob's Victory (Two parts — Com-
edy— Drama ) .
Jan. 18 — The Reward of Chivalry (Three parts
— Drama.)
Jan. 25 — Discontent (Two parts — Psychological
— Drama) .
Feb. 1 — Lord John's Journal (No. 3, "Three
Fingered Jenny" — Three parts —
Drama).
IMP.
Jan. 4 — No release this day.
Jan. 7— The Law of Life (Three parts— Human
Interest — Drama).
Jan. 11 — Vo release this dav.
Jan. IS — No release this week.
Jan. 21 — Vanity Thv Name Is (Two parts —
Comedy — Drama ) .
.Tun. 2.T — Hired. Tired and Fired (Comedy).
Feb. 1 — No release this day.
Feb. 4 — The Soul Man (Drama).
JOKER.
Jan. R — Those Female Haters (Comedy).
Jan. I.'* — No release this day.
Jan. 22— The ^Tiole Jungle Was After Him
(Animal — Comedy).
.Tan. 2!>— Mrs Green's Mistake (Comedy).
Feb. 5 — Wanted, a Piano Tuner (Comedy).
LAEMMLB.
Jan. ."i — The Underworld (Comedy — Drama).
Tan. R — Mio=v (Two parts — Modem — Drama).
.Tan. 0 — Plind Fury (Drama).
Jan. 11 — No release this day.
Jan. 1ft — Vo re'encp thio dav
Jan. 20 — Just Plain Polks (Three parts — Rural
Drama).
Jan. 23 — Her Dream Man (Drama).
Jan. 2i — The Red Lie (Three parts — Mystery —
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Inner Soul (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 30 — No release this day.
Feb. 3 — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two
parts — Human Interest — Drama).
Feb. 6 — No release this day.
L-KO.
Jan. 9 — Billle's Reformation (Two parts —
Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Gertie's Busy Day (Comedy).
Jan. lli — Flirting a la Carte (Comedy).
Jan. in — Saving Susie From the Sea (Comedy).
Jan. 23— Mr. Mcldiot's Assassination (Two
parts — Comedy ) .
Jan. 26 — Knocks and Opportunities (Two parts
— ^Comedy).
Jan. 30 — Cupid At the Polo Game (Comedy).
Feb. 2 — Sea Dogs and Land Rats (Comedy).
Feb. 6 — A September Mourning (Two parts —
Comedy).
NBSTOR.
Jan. 7 — Flivver's Art of Mystery 'Comedy).
Jan. 10 — The Boy, the Girl and the Auto (Com-
edy).
Jan. 14 — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy),
Jan. 17 — Mingling SpirlU (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — Flivvers Famous Cheese-Hound (Com-
edy).
Jan. 24 — Her Steady Carfare (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Flivvers in the Dance of the Shivvers
(Comedy).
Jan. 31 — When Aunt Matilda Fell (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — Flivvers in the Still Alarm (Two
parts — Comedy).
POWERS.
Jan. 15 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 4, "Uncle
Sam's Proteges at Work and at
Play" (Educational).
Jan. 20 — Buildin? Up the Health of a Nation,
No. 2 (Educational).
—The Aerial Uuds (Vaudeville Act).
Jan. 22— Uncle Sam At Work (No. 6, "Protect-
ing the Ships At Sea"— Kdu.).
Jan. 27 — Sammie Johnsin, Hunter (Cartoon —
Comedy).
— Fishing River Lampreys (Educational).
Jan. 29 — Uncle Sam at Work. No. 6, "Saving
Wealth and Building Health (Edu-
cational).
Feb. 3— Building Up the Health of a Nation
No. 3 — Educational).
— Caged with Polar Bears (Vaudeville
Act).
Feb. 5 — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 7, "Uncle
Sam's Children" — Educational).
RKX.
Jan. n — His Return (Drama).
Jan. 14 — Her Defiance (Two parts — Heart In-
terest— Drama).
Jan. IP — The Little Mascot (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. IS — The Silent Member (Drama).
Jan 2.1 — No release this day.
Jan. 2.5 — No release this day.
Jan. 30 — In His Own Trap (Three parts — Mod-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 1 — In Dreary Jungle Town (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Little Thief (Drama).
Feb. 6 — One Who Passed By (Drama).
VICTOR.
Jan. 7 — No release this day.
Jan. 12 — Man and Morality (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — The Ring and the Rajah (Drama).
Jan. in — Her Better Self (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — A Sea Mystery (Drama).
Jan. 2(V-Arross the Line (Drama).
Feb. 2 — Son o' the Stars (Three parts — West-
ern— Drama).
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Jan. 3 — Graft (No. 4, "The Power of the Peo-
ple" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Graft No. 5. "Grinding Life Down"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 17— Graft No. fi. "The Railroad Monopoly"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — Graft. No 7. "America Saved From
War" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 31— Graft No. 8. "Old King Coal" (Two
parts — Drama).
Mutual Film Corp,
REXBASB DAYS.
Snndar — RelUuice (2), CaBino (1),
Thanh ousar (1).
Monilar — American (2), Falstafl (1),
Novelty (1).
TntmAnr — Thanhouser (2), Cartoon ana
8««n(c (1), Beauty (1).
TVvdaeiHiay — Rialto, CenUur (3), Nov-
elty (1).
Tbomday — Centaur (2), Falstafl (1).
M««<tal Weekly (1).
FwUt»T — Mustang (2), Amepioan (1),
Cob (1).
Satar^Mj — Clipper, Than-o-play or Maa-
tang (S), Beauty (1).
AMERICAN.
Jan. 3 — Matching Dreams (Two parts — Comedy
— Drama ) .
Jan. 7 — Time and Tide (Drama).
Jan. 10 — Viviana (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Secret Wire (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 14 — Spider Barlow Meets CompelllloB
(Crook — Drama).
Jan. ](i — The Gamble (Two parti — Drama).
Jan. 18— The Silent Trail (Two pans — Socio-
logical— Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Thunderbolt (Drama).
Jan. 25 — The Man in the Sombrero (Two parta
— Society — Drama ) .
Jan. 28 — A Sanitarium Scramble (Comedy).
BEAUTY.
Jan. 4 — Billy van Deusen's Shadow (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — To Be or Not to Be (Comodv).
Jan. 11— The First Qimrrel (Comedy).
Jan. I.'i — Getting In Wrong (Cwnedy).
Jan. 19 — Johnny's Birthday (Comedy).
Jan. 2.'{— Mischief and a Mirror (Comedy).
Jan. 2C — Some Night (Comedy).
Jan. 30 — Walk this Way (Comedy).
CASINO,
Jan. 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. n — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
Jan. l(i — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CBNTAUR.
Dec. 30— The Terror of the Fold (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — A_.;lmal
— Drama).
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parts —
Animal — Drama).
CLIPPHR STAR FEATDRBS.
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddnn Towers (Three
parts — Psycio — Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Smugglers of Santa Cruz (Three
parts — Seacoast — Drama).
CUB.
Jan. 7 — Jerry in the Movies (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Jerrv In Mexico (Coraedv).
Jan. 21— The Girl of His Dreams (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Around the World (Comedy).
FALSTAFF.
Dec. 30— Foolish Fate Flora (Comedy).
Jan. 3 — The Optimistic Oriental Occnlte
(Comedy).
Jan. R — Hilda's Huskv Helner fComodv).
Jan. 10— Belinda's Bridal nreakfa»t (Comedy).
Jan. 13— Reforming Rubbering Rosle (Comedy).
Jan. IS — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy).
Jan. 20 — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy).
Jan. 25 — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy).
Jan. 27 — Beaten at the Bath (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Jan. 4 — See America First No. 17, "CLlcago
Industries' (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Coraedv).
Jan. 11 — See America First (No. 18, "Milwau-
kee. Wis.) (Scenic).
—Keeping ITp With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 23 — See America First. No. 19, "The Dells
of Wisconsin" — Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 30 — See America Fir«t. No. 20. "St. Pau?
and Minneapolis" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy ) .
(Htutual Releases continued on page 684.)
January 22, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 683
President Wilson
will be the guest of honor and
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dinner of the
Motion Picture Board
of Trade of America
INC.
at the Biltmore Hotel, New
York City, on Thursday
evening, January 27, at eight
o'clock.
Every member of the motion
picture industry is cordially
invited to be present and meet
the President.
Reservations will be entered
in the order received. Num-
ber limited to one thousand.
Telegraph or mail reserva-
tions at once to
MOTION PICTURE
BOARD OF TRADE
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684
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January 22, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 650, 652.)
^Mutual Releases continued from page 682.)
MUSTANG.
Jan. 15 — "Water StuC" (Three parts — Comed7
— Drama).
Jan. 21 — Wild Jim Reformer (Two parts — West-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Kxtra Man and the MUk-Fed Lion
(three parts; comedy-drama).
MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Jan. 13 — Number 54 (Topical).
Jan. 20— Number 55 (Topical)
Jan. 27— Number 50 (Topical).
Feb. 3 — Number 57 (Topical).
Feb. 10— Number 53 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dec. 29 — No release.
Jan. 21 — Mr. Bumps, Commuter (Comedy).
RELIANCE.
Jan. 2 — The Law ot Success (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 5 — The She Devil (Three pans — Dr.).
RIALTO.
Jan. 12 — The Secret Agent (Three parts — Secret
Service — Drama) .
THANHOUSER.
Jan. 11— In the Name ot the Law (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 10 — The Phauiom Witness (Three parts —
Mystery — Drama).
Jan. 26 — The Burglar's Picnic (Three parts —
School — Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Knotted Cord (three parts; detec-
tive drama).
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES DB LUXE.
Jan. 17 — The Thoroughbred (Ame-ican — Five
parts — Drama — No. 50).
Jan. 20 — The Five Faults of Flo (Thanhouser —
Five parts — Society — Drama — No.
57).
Jan. 22 — The Bait vCentaur — Five parts —
Drama — No. 58).
Jan. 24 — As a Woman Sows (Gaumont — Five
parts — Drama) (No. 511).
Jan. 27 — Lord Loveland Discovers America
(American — Five parts — Dr.) (No.
60).
Jan. 20 — Betrayed (Thanhouser — Five parts —
Race — Drama) (No. 01).
Jan. 31 — Vengeance Is Mine (Centaur; five
parts; drama (No. 62).
Feb. 3 — The Idol of the Stage (Gaumont; five
parts; drama) (No. O:!).
Feb. 5 — The White Rosette (American; five
parts; drama) (No. 64).
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — The Girl and the Game (No. 3 — "A
Life in Peril" — Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Girl and the Game (No. 4, "Hel-
en's Perilous Escape") (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Girl and the Game, No. 5, "The
Fight at Signal Station" (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Girl and the Game, No. 6 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Girl and the Game, No. 7 (Two
parts — Drama).
THANHOUSER MASTERPICTURE.
Jan. 8 — Society Wolves (Five parts — Political
Drama).
VOGUE.
Jan. 10 — Oh, for the Life of a Fire Man !
(Comedy).
Jan. 12 — A Bum Steer (Comedv).
Jan. 20 — A Bnby Grand (Comedy).
Jan. 2;i — Snmmy's DnuKh-PuII Romance (Com.).
Jan. 'J7 — Bungling Bill's Burglar (Comedy).
Jan. .10 — He Thought He Went to War (Com.).
Feb. 3 — Sammy versus Cupid (comedy).
Feb. 6 — Title not yet announced.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday — Pathe.
Tuesday — Pathe, Photocolor.
^VedneMday — Pathe, Phunpbilms, Qlobe
TburMduy — Gold Rooster.
Saturday — Pathe, Starlight, Balboa.
BALBOA.
Jan. 8 — The Red Circle (No. 4 — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 15 — The Red Circle No. 5, "Weapon of
War' (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 22 — The Red Circle, No. 0, "False Colors"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 29— The Red Circle, No. 7, "The Third De-
• Degree" (two parts; drama).
GLOBE.
Jan. 10 — Unfamiliar Fishes (Educational).
Jan. 17 — Railroad Construction on the Dark
Continent (Industry).
Jan. 24 — The Ausable Chasm (Picturesque
America (scenic).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Jan. 7 — The King's Game (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — Madame X (Six parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Love Trail (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 28 — Hazel Klrke (five parts; drama).
KING COLE.
Jan. 22 — Riding the Goat (Comedy).
PATHE.
Jan. 24 — The Horrors of War (three parts; topi-
cal).
PATHE NEWS.
Jan. 1— Number 1, 1910 (Topical).
Jan. 5— Number 2, 1910 (Topical).
Jan. 8 — Number 3, 191B (Topical).
Jan. 12 — Number 4, 1910 (Topical).
Jan. 15 — Number 5, 1916 (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Jan. 10 — From Kabylia to Constantine (Scenic).
Jan. 17 — The Lizards (Colored — Educational).
Jan. 24 — Headdresses of Holland (costumes)
(colored).
PHUNPHILMS.
Jan. 5 — Luke Leans to the Literary (Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Luke Lugs Luggage (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Luke Lolls In Luxury (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Jan. 8 — Ach ! Such Crimes! (Comedy).
Jan. l."! — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Shooting at Random (comedy).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN BIOSCOPE.
January — The Making of Fulton (Three parts
— Drama).
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT FTLM CO.
January — The Battles of a Nation (Six parts —
Topical).
AURORA FILM PLAYS CORPORATION.
January — The Waif (Five parts — Drama).
B. S. MOSS MOTION PICTUKiS CORPORATION.
Jan. — The Salamander (Drama).
CALIFORNIA MOTIOM PICTURE CORPORA-
TION.
Jan. — The Unwritten Law (drama).
COSMOFOTOFIL.M CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
EAGLE FILM MA.VUFACTURING & PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Pirates of the Sky (Drama).
January — Grogan's Alley (Comedy).
January — The Adventures of SulTy (Comedy).
EDUCATIONAL FILMS CORPORATION OF
AMERICA.
Jan. — Where Footfalls Seldom Sound (Series No.
I, "The Film Hunters" (scenic).
EQUITABLE FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — Her Great Hour (Triumph — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Ransom (Triumph — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Babette ot the Bally Hoo (Five parts
— Drama),
Jan. 31 — The Clarion (Five parts — Drama).
JOE W. FAR.XHAM.
January — Race Suicide (Six parts — Drama).
FOX FILM .(MRPORATION.
Jan. 9 — A Parisian Romance (Drama).
Jan. 16 — The Fourth Estate (Drama).
Jan. 2:i — The Serpent (Drama).
Jan. 30 — The Ruling Passion (Drama).
GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY.
January — Sins of a Great City (Four parts —
Drama).
ARTHUR S. KANE.
January — Somewhere in France (Five parts —
Topical).
MEDUSA FILM.
Jan. — His Daughter's Second Husband (F1t»
parts — Drama).
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — The Turmoil (Columbia — Five Parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Lure of Heart's Desire (Popular
Plays and Players — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Her Debt of Honor (Columbia— Dr.).
Jan. 31 — Man and His Soul (Quality — Drama).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the Battlefields of France (Top.).
MUTT AND JEFF, INC.
Jan. — Mutt and Jeff, No. 1 (cartoon; comedy).
THB NEW YORK WORLD.
January — Fighting in France (Topical).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. G — Tongues ot Men (Morosco — Five parts
— Drama).
Jan. 10 — Mice and Men (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy— Drama).
Jan. 13 — The Golden Chance (Lasky — Five Parts
— Comedy — Drama ) .
Jan. 17 — My Lady Incog ( Famous Players —
Five parts — Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 20 — Nearly a King ( Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Call of the Cumberlands (Pallas —
Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Spider ( Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — Pudd'nhead Wilson (Lasky — Five parts
— Comedy — Drama).
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Releases for week of Jan. 16 :
The Missing Links (Fine Arts — Five parts
— Drama),
Because He Loved Her (Keystone — Two
parts — Comedy).
The Beckoning Flame (Kay-Bee — Five parts
— Drama).
A Modern Enoch Arden (Keystone — Two
parts — Comedy).
Releases for week of Jan. 23 :
The Wood Nymph (Fine Arts; five parts;
drama).
Perils of the Park (Keystone; comedy).
The Conqueror (Kay-Bee: five parts; drama).
A Movie Stark (Keystone; two parts; com-
edy).
WAR FILM SYNDICATE.
Jan. — On the Firing Line with the German*
(eight parts; topical).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. ]0 — Life's Whirlpool (Brady — Drama).
Jan. 17 — The City (Shubert: drama).
Jan. 24 — The Ballet Girl (Brady; drama).
Jan. 31 — Fruits of Desire (Brady; drama).
V-L-S-E, INC.
Jan. lO^No Greater Love (Sellg— Five Parts-
Drama).
Jan. 10— Green Stockings (Vitagraph — Five
parts — Drama ).
Jan. 17 — Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines
(Essanay — Five parts — Comedy).
Jan. 17 — My Lady's Slipper (Vitagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
KLEINB— EDISON FEATURE SERVICE.
Jan. 5 — The Devil's Prayer Book (Klelne —
Drama),
Jan. 12 — The Catspaw (Edison — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 19 — Wild Oats (Kleine — Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 26 — The Innocence of Ruth (Edison — Five-
parts — Drama),
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List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 650, 652.)
General Film Company
H£a.E>ASB DAVB.
Mondny — Biograph, Essanay, Lubin,
Sellg, Vitagi'upti.
Tuesday — Biograph, Essanay, Kalem.
Wednesday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin, Mina, Selig.
Friday — Kalera, Vim, Vitagraph.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Sellg. Vitagraph.
BIOGRAPH.
Jan. 5 — The Skating Rink (Three part« — Com-
edy).
Jan. 10 — In the Aisles of the Wild (Drama —
Biograph — Reissue No. 32).
Jan. 12 — The War o£ Wealth (Three parU —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Miser's Heart (Drama) (Biograph
— Reissue No. 33).
Jan. 18— The Angel of Piety Flat (Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 1!) — A Life Chase (Three parts— Drama).
Jan. 24 — An Adventure in the Autumn Woods
(Drama) (Biograph Reissue No.
34).
Jan. 20 — Stronger than Woman's Will (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — When Kings were the Law (Drama)
(Biograph — Reissue No. 35).
B'eb. 1 — The Chain of Evidence (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Smugglers (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAY.
Dec. 22 — Canimated Noos Pictorial No. 3 (Car-
toon— Comedy ) .
Dec. 25 — The Woman with a Rose (Three parts
— Drama).
Dec. 28 — Brought Home (Two parts — Drama).
Dec. 2S>— The Fable of "The Heir and the Heir-
ess" (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — The Prisoner at the Bar (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Lesson (Two parts — Drama).
Jaa. 5 — Mile a Minute Monty (Cartoon — Com-
edy).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Jan. 8. — The House of Revelation (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 11 — Angels Unawares (Two parts — ^Comedy
—Drama).
Jan. 12 — The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic
Sons" (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — Pieces of the Game (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Book Agent's Romance (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 19 — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
— Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
Jan. 22 — The White Alley (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 2') — Folly (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 2(5 — Fable of Flora and Adolph and a Home
Gone Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Destiny (Three parts — Drama).
KALEM.
Jan. 4 — The Missing Mnraray (Comedy).
Jan. B — The Honor of the Road ( \o. 7 of the
"Stlnearee" Series — Two parts —
Drama),
Jan. 7 — Crossed Clues (No. 11 of "The Ven-
tures of MarBuerlte" Series — Dr.).
Jan. 8 — When Spconds Count (No. «1 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Ser-
ies— Drama).
Jan. 11 — Guardian Anaels (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 12 — The Purlflcatlon of Mulfera (No. 8 of
the "Stingaree" Series) (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Tricksters (No. 12 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.).
Jan. 15 — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
(Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Tale of a Coat (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 19 — A Duel in the Desert (No. S of the
"Stingaree" Series) (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 21— The Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Drama).
Jan. 22 — The Open Track (No. 63 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series)
( Drama).
Jan. 25 — Snoop Hounds (Burlesque — Comedy).
Jan. 26— The Villain Worshipper (Tenth of the
"Stingaree" Series (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Jan. 29 — "Tapped Wires" (No. 64 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 1 — Artful Artists (Comedy).
Feb. 2— The Moth and the Star (No. 11 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Lurliing Peril (No. 15 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Broken Wire (No. 65 of the "Haz-
ards ol Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
LUBIN.
Jan. 1 — A Ready Made Maid (Comedy).
Jan. 5 — Sorrows of Happiness (Four parts —
Drama — Dnit Program).
Jan. 5 — His Lordship (Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Vengeance of the CIppressed (Thres
parts — Drama).
Jan. 8 — Blllie's Headatho (Comedy).
Jan. 10— The Lost Bracelet (Drama).
Jan. lu — The City of Failing Light (Four parts
— Unit Program).
Jan. 10 — A Bath Tub IVIystery (Comedy).
Jan. 11 — The Old Watchman (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 13 — The Bond Wlthiu (Three parts— Dr.).
Jan. !.■> — A Skate for a Bride (Comedy).
Jan. 17 — The Little Sister of the Poor (Dr.).
Jan. '20 — The Law's Injustice (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Insomnia (Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist ( Four parts — Drama —
Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle Tom (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Jan. 24 — Two News Items (Drama).
Jan. 2.5 — The Dragoman (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Embodied Thought (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan, 2!) — Cured (Comedy).
Jan. 31 — A Reformation Delayed (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A Modern Paul (Three parts— Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Election Bet (Comedy).
MINA.
Dec. 9 — Forty-Five Minutes from Nowhtre
(Comedy).
— Why Hubby Grows Bald (Comedy).
Dee. 16 — When the Show Hit Watertowa
(Comedy).
Dec. 2.3 — The Little Puritan (Comedy),
Dec, 30 — From Blackstone to Stone (Comedy),
Jan. G — Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
Jan. 1.3 — Title not yet announced.
Jan. 20 — A Misfit Baron (Comedy),
SELIG.
Jan. 3 — SellB Trlhune News Pictorial No. 1,
1016 (Topical).
Jan. 6 — Sellg Tribune News Pictorial No. 2,
1016 (Topical).
Jan. 8 — The Chronicles of Bloom Center (N«
7, "Spooks" — Comedy).
Jan. 10 — The DpTll-ln-Chlef (Drama).
Jan. 10 — Sella Tribune News Pictorial No. S,
1016 (Topical).
Jan. 13 — Selle Trlhune News Pictorial No. 4,
1016 (Topical).
Jan. 15 — The rhmnlcles of Bloom Center No. 8,
"No Slr-ee Dob!" (Rural Com).
Jan, 17 — Why Love Is Blind (Drama).
Jan. 17 — Selig-Trlbune News Pictorial No. 5,
lUIO (Topical).
Jan. 20 — Selig-Trihune News Pictorial No. 6,
1010 (Topical).
Jaa. 22 — Chronicles of Bloom Center No. t,
"When the Circus Came to Town"
(Comedy).
Jan. 24 — Tom Martin — A Man (Drama).
Jan. 24 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 7,
lOlU (Topical).
Jan. 27 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8
1010 (Topical).
Jan. 20 — Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chron-
icles of Bloom Center" (Rural Com-
edy).
Jan. 31 — Diamonds are Trumps (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 31 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 0,
1016 (Topical).
Feb. 3— Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 10,
1016 (Topical).
Feb. 5 — The Desert Calls Its Own (Western —
Drama).
VIM.
Iter-, -i — Mixed and Fixed ( Comedy i,
Dec. 31 — Ups and Downs (Comedy).
Jan. 7— This Way Out (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Chickens (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — Frenzied Finance (Comedy).
Jan. 27 — A Special Delivery (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Busted Hearts (Comedy).
Feb. 3— A Sticky Affair (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Getaway (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH.
Jan. 3 — Who Killed Joe Merrion? (Four parts
Drama — Unit Program).
Jan. 7 — His Wife Knew About It (Comedy).
Jan. 8 — Tried for His Own Murder (Broadway
Star Feature — Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 10 — When Lin Came Home (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — When Two Play a Uam« (Coiaedy).
Jan. 15 — By Love Redeemed (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — A Telegraphic Tangle (Comedy).
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.
— Broadway Star Feature).
Jan. 24 — The Cold Feet Getaway (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Peace at any Price (Comedy).
Jan. 20 — The Ruse (Broadway Star Feature-
Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — Janes Bashful Hero (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy).
Feb. 5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Broadway Star Fea-
ture— Three parts — Drama).
General Film Company Feature
BROADWAY STAR FBATDRES.
Jan. 8 — Tried for His Own Murder (Thrs*
parts — Drama).
Jan. IS — By Love Redeemed (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 24 — The Ruse (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Three parts — Dr.).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 7 — Paying the Toll (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — A Daughter of the Woods (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 21 — House of Mystery (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 28 — The Heart Breakers <Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Crime of Circumstance (Three
parts — Drama).
UNIT PROGRAM RBLBASiiiS.
Jan. 3 — Who Killed Joe Merrion? (Vltagraph
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Jan. 3 — Sorrows of Happiness (Lubin — Four
parts — Drama).
Jan. 10— The City of Falling Light (Luhin—
Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Lubin — Four parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle (Lubin — Comedy).
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"THE LURE OF HEART'S DESIRE"
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Bill Blank up the street docs?" They don't know nor care about how the
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Janujiry 22, 1916
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Calehuff Supply Company, Inc.
1301 RACE STREET PHILADELPHIA
Jobbers of Power's, Simplex, Motiograph, Stand-
ard and the New Edison Super Dreadnaught
* Machines and Genuine Parts.
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Machines of all makes repaired by experts.
A few good second-hand machines for sale,
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Theatres furnished complete. Estimates fur-
nished by request.
CHAS. A. CALEHUFF, President and G
, Manager
WOULD YOU CARE
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We nave a proposition of interest to all Moving Pic-
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Drop us a line today and we will tell you all about our plan.
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N. W. Cor. 5th and Randolph, Chicago, Illinois
Distributors of the Power's, Motiograph, Edison and Simplex
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Motion Picture Machines
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD has prepared blanks for petitions
to Congress against the proposed Federal Censorship. Each one of these
blanks contains space for fifty signatures. We will send these blanks to
each exhibitor according to his needs. Our advice to him is that he
make it a point to secure the signatures of voters or persons of voting age.
No others will have weight. This is to be a petition of the People to their
representatives in Congress. It is best, therefore to have the signatures of
citizens who are not in any way interested in the moving picture industry.
Do not sign yourself. Do not ask any of your employees to sign. Let only
disinterested citizens sign the petition. Forward the petition duly filled out
with the signatures to us and we will forward it to Congress. This should be
taken up by every Exhibitor in every State. ADVISE AT ONCE WHETHER
YOU REQUIRE ONE OR MORE BLANKS. WRITE US IMMEDI-
ATELY. Act at once! Now!! This minute!!!
WARNING TO EXHIBITORS!
You Are Losing $100 to $150 Cold Cash Every Month By Not
- Running ''MOTO-ADS" {Animated Cartoons) In Your Theatre!
ON'T kill your patronage with slides. Our animated cartoon ads are more entertain-
ing and amusing than most comedies. The audience never^ires of them. Send us a
post card today and we will show^you how^ you can increase your profits at least
$100 monthly without one cent of expense.
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL FILM COMPANY, 30 N. Dearborn^St., Chicago
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ESSANAY
Presents
ANN MURDOCH
The famous Frohman Star
in
"Captain Jinks
of the
Horse Marines"
in 5 acts
Adapted from
the stage success of
Clyde Fitch.
Arranged and
directed by
Fred E. Wright.
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A
Fantastic
Comedy
That
Opens
the Springs
of
Contagious
Laughter ■
Sets
the Heart
to
Singing
and
the Feet
to
Dancing
_ TB10EHABK
1333 Argyle Street, Chicago
700
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Yes, Mr. Laemmle
"The Play's the Thing"
BUT
Don't forget that there isn't another
program on earth which gives the
public a chance to see as great a
number of players — popular players
—good, capable players — as they see
on the regular Universal Program.
The Play may be the Thing, but we believe
the people are just as anxious to see:
Mildred Adams
King Baggot
Sherman Bainbridge
Harry Benham
Mother Benson
Curtis Benton
Henry Bergmaui
Hobart Bosworth
Paul Bourgeois
Neal Burns
Harry Carey
Harry Carter
Lon Chaney
Fred Church
Wallace Clark
Harry Coleman
Betty Compson
Peggy Coudray
Howard Crampton
Doc Crane
Juan de la Cruz
Grace Cunard
Dorothy Davenport
William C. Dowlan
Adele Farrington
Marc Fenton
Gloria Fonda
Francis Ford
William Franey
Mary Fuller
Jane Gail
Ray Gallagher
William Garwood
Jos. W. Girard
Douglas Gerrard
Maud George
Olive Fuller Golden
Myrtle Gonzales
Ray Griffith
Ella HaU
Hobart Henley
Gale Henry
Allen Holubar
Jack Holt
Little Clara Horton
Alice Howell
Mina Je£Fries
Rupert Julian
J. Warren Kerrigan
Yona Landowska
Gretchen Lederer
Pathe Lehrman
Robert Leonard
Helen Leslie
Louise Lovely
Ethel Lynne
Eddie Lyons
Cleo Madison
Edna Maison
Charles (Pop) Manley
Luella Maxim
Violet Mersereau
Matt Moore
Lee Moran
Harry Myers
Eva Nelson
Frank Newberg
Jane Novak
Laura Oakley
Charles Ogle
Louise Orth
Paul Panzer
Val Paul
Lillian Peacock
Peggy Pearce
Carmen Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Eddie Polo
Victor Potel
William Quinn
Herbert Rawlinson
Stella Razeto
Ned Reardon
Billie Rhodes
Billie Ritchie
Franklin Ritchie
Marc Robbins
Edith Roberts
Rex de Rosselli
Gertrude Selby
Ernest Shields
Master Antrim Short
Phillips Smalley
Frank Smith
Richard Stanton
Rosemary Theby
Grace Thompson
Louise Vale
Agnes Vernon
Fatty Voss
Marie Walcamp
Lule Warrenton
Lois Weber
Glen White
Ben Wilson
Marie Wierman
Elsie Jane Wilson
Lois Wilson
William Worthington
William Welsh
Februar; o, 1916
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LILLIAN DREW
MARGUERITE CLAYTON
E. H. CALVERT
ERNEST MAUPAIN
are presented in
"VULTURES
OF
SOCIETY'*
In 5 Acts
By Richard Goodall
Directed by E. H. Calvert
B((. U.& PM. ISOT
1333 Arsyle Street, Chicago
February 5, 1916
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The Strange Gaie of Mary xage
The Gf^atest Seiji^s of All
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your patrons want
Your patrons want
THEY have read in the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal, Saturday Evening Post, Woman's
Home Companion, Ladies' World, Ameri-
can Sunday Magazine and the leading new^s-
papers everywhere, how they can determine
the kind of pictures they want.
They see the criticism sUde on your screen.
They know the Paramount Theatre Manager
fills out a criticism blank after showing a Para-
mount Picture, marking thereon how his audi-
ence Uked the picture.
These blanks come in daily, from thousands of
theatres, are tabulated, and the future pro-
gram is built accordingly.
This is why the Famous Players Film Co.,
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co., The Oliver
Morosco Photoplay Co., and Pallas Pictures
are making Paramount Pictures today — - they
are 90 per cent, pictures.
^ParamounP
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Give your patrons 90 per
cent, plus pictures and they
will give you their support.
— but do it now —
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^arammuW ^idured^
are the productions of Famous Players
Film ;Co., Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play
Co., The OUver Morosco Photoplay Co.,
and Pallas Pictures.
Paramount Short Subjects
are single reels released through Paramount Pictures Cor-
poration to give variety to your program, fill your theatre with
pleased patrons, and bring bigger business to you.
Paramount Bray Cartoons
January 27-Police Dog on the Wire. Drawn by S. M. Anderson
February 3-Farmer Al Falta's Catastrophe. Drawn by Paul
February 10-Haunt's"for Rent. Drawn by C. Allen Gilbert
February 17— Miss Nanny Goat Becomes an Aviator. Drawn
by Clarence Rigby
Rare Animal Pictures
Photographed by Raymond L. Ditmars, showing animals seldom
seen; make up part of each Bray Release.
Australia's Unknown
Four exceptional one-reel Travel Pictures taken on an expedition
penetrating far into the wildest interior.
S~l-Released January 9 No. 2-Released January 10
No. 3-Released January 23^ ^ ^ ^ No- 4-Relea^sed Januat'yJO
Paramount-Burton Holmes .Travel-
Pictures
The finest Travel Pictures ever offered the motion picture public.
February 7-Installment No. 1-The Clifif Dwellers of America
February 14— Installment No. 2— Grand Canyon ,,, . „ ._,
February 21-Installment No. 3-A Day with the West Point
Cadets.
February 28-InstaIlment No. 4-Our "Middies" at Annapolis
Newspictures
See what you read every week.
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PRCSCNTS
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Parts
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PRODUCED BY THE
ADOLPH ZUKOR, President
DANIEL FROHMAN, Managing Director
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PROGRAM -^
THE
FAMOUS players'
FILM COMPANY
THE PIONEER AND PREMIER
PRODUCING COMPANY
IN THE PRESENTATION
OF
CELEBRATED STARS
AND PLAYS
IN
MOTION PICTURES
e^f
Released on the
Paramount Program
Executive Offices
507 FIFTH AVENUE
New York
Canadian Distributor* —
Famous Players
Film Service, Ltd, Calgary-
Montreal — Toronto
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708
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Jligll,
February 5, 1916
A new PATHE ^S^BK^^ctraordi-
nary power presenting the favorite
cast of the^hotoplay world —
Pearl White, /J
Sheldon Lewis and
Creighton Hale
With a cast like this the
pubUc is already won!
Big straight-to-the-public
advertising of course!
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45 th ST.
February 5, 1916
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709
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SHELDON LEWIS PEARL WHITE CREIGHTON HALE
Written by Arthur Stringer and
adapted by Geo. B. SeitZ; complete
in 12 installments of two chapters
each. Produced by the FEATURE
Film Corp^n under the personal
supervision of EDWARD JoSE. .,M
Released Feb. 28th. i
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Efficient in cast —
Ruth Roland
Efficient in scenario —
Will M. Ritchey
Efficient in production —
Balboa
Efficient in story —
Albert Payson Terhune
Efficient in publicity —
It's in the newspapers everyAvhere!
Ti^e Paths
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RA.THE
HAZEL
The best loved play
with a truly wonderful
PEARL
William Riley Hatch, Bruce McRae,
Florence Edney, each one of whom is
"Hazel Kirke," as a photoplay will repeat
Sumptuously produced by the
GOLD ROOSTER play
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45 tb ST.
l-ebruary 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
713
PRESENTS
KIRKE
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of the last thirty years,
cast headed by
WHITE
Creighton Hale, Allen Murnane and
a real headliner.
the triumphs of the original production.
Whartons and released as a five part
January 28th.
Exchange inc
OFFICES
NEW^ YORK
714
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February 5, 1916
Paramount
\vT S-tepKen r>ti:sli in -fcKe
Moving Pic-tixTcXv^rld said ahoxft
Cleo R,icLgcley and \/allcLcey
Reid in. "Tlie Goldcrt Chance.':
I do not ixesHaie io say
ilia-i in ike speciali'z.iti.^ in.
this htanch of out noble art
i\ie J^asky picinres aresimpfy*
in a class hy ikcitis elves"
ffireSffi PARAMOUNT PROGRAM
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS, FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM 5E.R\/\CZat<il
Jesse llaskx Feature put C9(w)
FOUR EIGHiy-nVE FIFTH AVENUE, NEV YORK CIT/
Samuel Goldfish
Vice-PreJ. and Treas.
Cecil B. DeMille
Director Gen.
rwrwotnitic
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^®^
lyrR. CHARLES H. RYAN,
^^ ^ manager of the Garfield Theatre,
Chicago, remarking on the growth,
progress and consistency of METRO
Pictures, writes :
" Your features at the present
day are better than anything
on earth— or anywhere e/se/^
We appreciate Mr. Ryan's enthusiasm
especially because his opinion is shared
by so many exhibitors throughout the
world.
"X ' t"
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METRO BICXt7RES VsCORPORAHON
presents
UP/TARI
Cbnirivcd amdljirecied ty EDWIN CMlEWB
Ecom flie play by Xhonias Barry an^ ihe
inspiration: of beorge Bernard Sliaw
atid
MARGUERITE SNOW
supporied by JAMBS lACKWE
Prodviced in. 5 AcirS by
ROIFE PHdXOPIAYS INC
UPSTART
is a produ-cf ion of iKc
neweir, tig^eir^.Bef fer
fype ielling'a -smasK'
irLg ^ood. ^o\ry^oh\o\G'
less anarria^e a-rkd
divorce.
"1^
\
I Released oxn iKc j
i METRO !
pjewtw^tt^'iMMU'W' i>w)«wwfc'
Metro — Drew Comedies
Provoking, Producing, Perpetuating
LAUGHS THAT LAST
Mr. and Mrs. SIDNEY DREW appearing
in comedies that measure one reel long,
fifty laughs wide and eighty laughs thick.
Booking now for the February releases.
METRO PICTURES
CORPORATION
February 5, 1916
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QUITADLE MOTIOAI PICTURE/ COPPORATIO
QEuEAS'lIMG THQOUOH
WORLD FILM CORPORATION
716
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Whdtthendine
means t®
c/he Criterion ofiha
Critical for Origin-
ALiTV, Power, Dramatic
Force a/i^ Superlative
Box- Office Value —
R.elea.5 e5
of ihe past eighteen months
include the follovwind
Screen Triumphs ^
ROBE-RT WARWICK /n
"TMt DOLLAR mark"
Ton Wise in
•A GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI"
Robert NX/ARwicK >'n
" THE MAN OF THE Hour
Alice BRADY .,^ >n^ ^
As Ye Sow"
WILTON LACKAYE '""THE Pit"
ROBERTWARWICK /'"
■^ "ALIASJIMMYV/ALENTINt
FRED Mace /n
"WHAT HAPPfNEDTo JONES"
ROBERTWARWICK ^ '" ,,
"THE MAN WHOFOUNDHlMSfLf
William ELLIOTT „ in
"WOMEN AMDWINE*
HOLBROOKBLIMN '■"
"THE boss"
Vivian martin in o
"LITTLE MISS BROWM
ROBERTWARWICK in
"THE FACE IN THE MOONLIGHT
Alec- B.FRANCIS „ in „
MARTHA HEDMAN "A^TEROARK
"THE CUB"
ROBERTWARWICK in
"THt5ToLEN VOICE
CEORCE riASM „ in
"THE COTTON KING"
Jose CoLLins , "^
"THEIMPOSTER'
MOLBROOKBLINH in
"THE IVORY SNUFF-BoX
HoLBROOKBLIMN in
"THEFAMILYCOPBOARD
ROBERTWARWICK In
ViviamMartih
ALICE BRADY
HOLBROOKBLINN
"SINS OF society"
"OVER might''
"TH? RACK"
"LIFE'S WHIRLPOOL"
ALICE BRADY
HoLBRooK BLIHN " THE BALLET GIRL"
ROBE.RT WARWICK „ in ■.->
" FRUITS OFDE5IRE
FRANCES MELSOM „ /"
LOVE'S CRUCIBLE
HOLBROOKBLINN /"
'•THEUMPARD0t1ABl£5IM
Even greater
BK/^\>X ACHIEVEMENTS
in ctciiVe, preparation^
adherind rigorously
io the standdrd established
WOR.LD FILM
LEWIS J. SE.LZNICK
February 5, 1910
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mnAo
PpesfLTtts —
Alice
BRADT
and
Holbrook.
BLINN
IN
tfie5AIlETGIRL
<iA^dapi:e.d from the novel
*CAR.NIVALr
Compton Mackenzie
/ ire's cross-currents.witi) -their
JLf\ -treacherous underto\A>, a re,
^ ^^sirikjn^ly and fe<3rlessly^
sSovifn in this ultra-modern
pfioto-drdtTta of A beaixiiful
dirt's fi^htfor'her place inihe sun'!
JimWRAEBUm'S problem
the world old one of love or
(Xmbition's fulfillment furnishes
in it's worfdnS) out^^n abiorhini,
stor^of Newjort(stdf.e and societV life.
ALICE BRADY"
in-lhciY\o5t cdpiiVdtin/^
and compelldni role of
her dromaiic career.
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COR.P ORATION
718
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February 5, 1916
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
Mutual Film Corporation
Presents
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FOREMOST PlAVERS - ^
jDroducpd SuOaumont
Booh throuqh.
Pebruary 5, 191G
Mutual Film Corporation
Prejenfs
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MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
'iffiJi
AN ENOROSSim DliAtlA
OF SOCILT^ LIFE.
TiiULY AN ARTISTIC
TaiUMPtr-FIVE REELS
V^^ ^EAVTIFUL STm^
aX
D Vllf £/
_ jELFAJEDfhe Week ot Feb.I^L"
\ Produced bu Thanhouser^ ^
Mutual Exchanqpj'
720
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February 5, 1916
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
Mutual Film Corporation
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seen cs; amazinq
acHon- FIVE REELS
Tecifurjnq
ff)G POPU[/\R STARS
William Russell
— ond —
CHARLOTTE BURTON
^ Pe/eased ihp Week o/ FEB. H^":
Produced bu American
Bookihrouafi
f*-tSti*'l
February 5, 1916
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Mutual Film Corpopation
Presen-fj
^ THREE-REEL:
THANHOUSER PRODUCTION
rea/ui
^ piciuro o/^
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February 5, 1916
LUlo of tKe
SiduSeas
A rare gem in a golden setting!
A tremendous three-part "Flying A" wonder
y^^ play, portraying intensely romantic
exploits among the pearl fishers and traders
of the South Seas. A pulsating drama of intrigue,
love, adventure — with a thrilling shipwreck and
New, unique, vivid situations superbly acted
rescue
by a big company headed by
Harold Lockwood-May Allison
Released February 8th
According to St. John
A throbbing tale of regeneration in the western coun-
try. Avital, red-blooded drama of love, crime and self- sacrifice.
Three-Reel "Mustang" Drama Directed by Tom Chatterton .
With Anna Little and Jack Richardson Released FcbfUary 11th
Won by One
Neva Gerber
Wallace MacDonald
Dick Rosson
Single Reel "Beauty"
Comedy
Directed by
Arthur McMackin
Released
Feb. 9th
Here's the Latest Style in Laughs
Billy Van Deusen
and the Vampire
The vampire turns out to be a
" he" — a stunning surprise, the climax
of ludicrous happenings.
Carol Halloway — John Steppling
John Sheehan
Directed by Arthur McMackin
Released February 13 th
American Film Co., Inc.
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President
> ' Chicago, Illinois
Alf "Flying A," "Beauty" and "Mam*
tang" productions are distributed thro'*
out the United States and Canada ex-
clusively by Mutual Film Corporation,
February 5, 1916
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A House Afire!
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A Picturized Romantic Novel
By Roy L. McCardell
Like a house afire!" That's the
way an exhibitor expressed it the other
day, and he hit the nail squarely on the head.
Neighborhood exhibitors now are
reaping big profits with this spectacular
production of great big thrills! Each two-act chap-
ter is, in itself, a powerful success. The entire production
has proved itself a gold mine.
Book It Now
And Malce Money !
You neighborhood theatre men —
don't let this opportunity slip. Big money
awaits you. Go to your nearest Mutual exchanges
for new and special booking information. Act Now!
North American Film Corporation
John R. Freuler, Pros. 71 West 23rd St., New York City
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MUTUAL PICTURES
February 5, 1916
BuaglingBill
"fturtrlar
POR plain and fancy "bungling/ 'Bill
■■- is a sensation! His merry burglar work
provides another uproarious Vogue comedy
success. The scenes are as fast as the automatic shoot-
ing iron of the Bad Man— anrf as sure to hit!
Released — January 27
Acts Just the Same as Laughing Gas!
He Thought He Went
to War
Released ^January 30
/^ROWD your house and
^^^ lobby with Vogue comedies —
the funniest plays ever filmed
The greatest box-office
Slapsticks With a Reason
One of the "rapid-fin"
scenes in Bundling
Bill, Burglar.
successes.
Distribuied throughout the United
States and Canada exclusively by
Mutual Film Corporation,
VOGUE
FILMS.
Inc.
ExecutiveB:
JOSEPH H. FINN
SAMUEL S.
HUTCHINSON
Publicity Offices:
222 South State St.
Chicago, UI.
February 5, 1916
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MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
MMM
MlKcin)og|
DE LUXE EDITION
"THE IDOL
OF THE
STAGE"
Released February 3
A Spectacular Romance of Stageland,
Society and Convict Camp.
"THE
DRIFTER"
Released February 7
What Happens When the Gambling
Passion Seizes a Divinity Student?
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"THE DEAD
ALIVE"
Released February 17
MALCOLM
WILLIAMS
The Broadway
Favorite
ALEXANDER
GADEN
MARGUERITE
COURTOT
America's
Film Star
Is She His Wife?
Two Lovely Courtot Parts in One Production.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
729
PREMO
offers the field another production. It is of the same stamp and
character as those previous Premo productions which have already
created a reputation for Premo as the foremost independent producer.
These are:
The Premo Play, "The Master Hand," which
starred Nat Goodwin and scored for the World
Film.
The Pathe-Premo release, "The Greater Will,"
which starred Cyril Maude.
Now comes the greatest Premo offering — a new sort of film drama,
truly an innovation —
77ie DEVIL'S-
I
TOY
inspired by the poem
"The Mills of the Gods,"
scenario by
Madden and Marks, --^
adapted by
HARLEY KNOLES
Premo^s Director Oeaeral
and himself producer of
"The Devil's Toy'"'
"^>«^ IhJ^i * '^^
The cast is superb. It might almost be called an
all-star cast, being headed by
ADELE BLOOD
famous «
as
EVERYWOMAN''
Adele Blood
Edwin Stevens
Her reputation for portraying allegorical parts is known in every
town throughout the United States.
Supporting her is that master of subtle, crafty villainy
EDWIN STEVENS '"r"' THE DEVIL
AND MONTAGU LOVE
recently a feature of the "Ware Case," the great Broadway Success.
The "Devil's Toy" is primarily a drama of passions. It tells of the
struggle of a man with his baser self.
Knoles has again demonstrated his bigness of conception and his
extraordinary creativeness. Practically every scene is a masterpiece
but especially to be noted are the following:
Scene in the Hotel Biltmore Ice Gardens
Theatre Scene, with 100 Famous Stage Children
The Fade-Ins of the Devil Masterpieces of
Expert Photography, by;;ARTHUR EDESON
PREMO FILM CORPORATION
HARRY RAPF, President
11 East 14th Street, N. Y. C.
(Old Biograph Studio)
UliverJVIo:
orosco
PRE5E/NT5
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By AAURICE REMROUm & PIERRE VEBEE
RELEASED FEB.Zit?
' Produced by
tfo Uliver jyiDrosco xTio^pky^ ۥ
PUBLICITY OFFICE
222 WES"T4-2^ TTREET
MEW YORK.M.Y.
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
FAMOUS PLAYER5 FILM SERVICE ltd.
MONTREAL, TORONTO, CALGARV.
riuDiOf
20! hOR-TH OCCIDENTAL 6VD
LOrANQELEr.CALIF.
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ON THE STREET OF
MAKE OR BREAK
TKe West Side, meaning Broadway and Riverside Drive, between 77tn and
iioth Streets, is the residential section of Mew York's most representative
citizensnip.
Here live the better-tkan-average substantial people — tKe clas^vitK incomes
of $5,000 or better — a class not too fastidious to appreciate capably produced
film dramas, but so discriminating tnat only the best will tempt it.
Exhibitors in this district probably must exercise greater care in the selection
of their features than any other in the United States. Their houses are
grouped so near that prospective patrons may pick that which most appeals
to their taste. In addition, these managers have the fiercest competition in
the world — that of New York's theatrical district — only a minute's ride away.
Sunday is the biggest day in the week in these theatres, and New Year's
Sunday, naturally, one of the biggest of all.
On January 2na fast, of the nine theatres in this area, V-L-S-E
features were exhibited m four. The fact that the pictures displayed
in the other five houses were the product of five different companies is
of added significance. In other words. Big Four had hut one less
hooking than all other feature organizations combined.
That this is not an exceptional representation is best evidenced by the fact
that the forty-six features released by the V-L-S-E from May ist, 1Q15 to Jan-
uary ist, have had so far all told 214 bookings in the nine theatres of this
district.
The Riverview Theatre, for instance, has run forty-three out of the forty-six
subjects and repeated on many of them. The Adelphi Theatre has shown
twenty-two, some of them for two and three days, an uncommon occurence
in New York City, and, as Manager Wolf says, "expect to take the rest of
them right down the line. " The Olympia has featured twenty-six of them
and is rapidly extending its bookings.
Here, then, is the crucible of film features, and the record which V-L-S-E
productions have made in it.
A wise success-seeker' , some one has said, "profits by the experience of those
who have camped along the trail before him.'
A re you one of these ?
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ffl V L.S. E. Inc.
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RICHARD BUHLER
Supported by
ROSETTA BRICE
in
"THE GODS OF FATE"
Written by
Daniel Carson Goodman
Produced by
JACK PRATT
A red blooded drama
of modern industrial
life, teeming v?itK KigK
tensioned interest and
tKe Keart tkrobs
of tKwarted lo^e.
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Off,
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Regina Baaet
Tne Versatile Actress, in
"No GREATER LOVE"
A Selig Red Seal Play in ¥\0e Soul-
stirring Reels Presenting a
Story of Passionate
Mother- Lo\)e
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in 5
Act!
Presenting
Henry B. WaltKall
and
Edna Maj^o
The story of the
kidnapping of a bride
and a ca^e-man wooing
in modem society.
It lays bare the naked
saVage soul of man,
throbbing with all the
inteixsity of the raw,
primiti'Oe passions of love
and hate.
Adapted b^
H. S. Sheldon from the
great stage success of
Charles W. Goddard
and Paul Dickey.
Directed by
Arthur Berthelet
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"The Big Four". Their drawing power in my theatre Ib greater than
any other features that I have ever booked. The people have come
to realize that your featuree oomblne excellent photography,
Sood acting and atori*^ with worthwhile and ooneiatenl plots.
Your features send the people hone satisfied which is an
assuranoe that they will cove again. Capacity houses ore the
rule for all your bookings. The last three, "The Vhlte Sister",
"The Roseiry" and "The Island of Regeneration" have established
your features in the hearts of Spencer people.You nay be sure of
ray future patronage.
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An IVAN Production
Written and Directed by IVAN ABRAMSON
PREDICTED to create a furore in
the film world when released, "A
Fool's Paradise" will be the big-
gest box office attraction of the season
and the one feature you will surely want
to repeat!
A wonderful story, so strong Six reels
were required to present it properly; a
superb cast of screen stars, headed by
Chrystine Mayo, Paula Shay and Joseph
Burke.
Get in touch with the Ivan exchange in
vour territory and book "A Fool's Para-
dise," the Ivan February release.
Ivan Film Productions, Inc.
126 West 46th Street, New York City
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA
—Liberty Film Renting Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
OHIO— Standard Film Service Co., Cleveland and
Cincinnati, Ohio.
MICHIGAN— Standard Film Service Co., Detroit.
INDIANA AND KENTUCKY— General Feature
Film Co., Mailers BIdg., Chicago, III.
ILLINOIS AND SOUTHERN WISCONSIN— Gen-
eral Feature Film Co., Mailers Bldg., Chicago,
111.
MINNESOTA, NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA,
AND NORTHERN WISCONSIN— Zenith Fea-
ture Film Co., Lyceum Bldg., Duluth, Minn.
IOWA, NEBRASKA, MISSOURI, KANSAS AND
OKLAHOMA— Monarch Feature Film Co., Kan-
sas City, Mo.
TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS-L. San-
tikos, Waco, Texas.
FOREIGN RIGHTS— Winik-Brock, New York and
London.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Triangle Applause Continues
From North and South, East and West, the stream of
congratulatory letters and telegrams praising TRIANGLE
Service continues. Sometimes a big-city millionaire theatre
owner wires us of the wonderful results "TRIANGLE"
Plays are bringing him, and then a letter is received the same
day from some little fellow in a small town advising that his
business is better than it has ever been. The big and the
little alike are pleased with present results and are enthusias-
tic over the outlook for further profits in the future.
Here is a telegram from Turner & Dahnken, which every
exhibitor should read.
San Francisco, Cal.
January 16th, 1916.
Triangle Film Corporation,
71 West 23rd Street,
New York City.
All San Francisco records shattered with TRIANGLE opening at
Tivoli Opera House today. TRIANGLE Plays enthusiastically re-
ceived. Thousands turned away.
TURNER & DAHNKEN.
Unsolicited praise of this kind from people of this high
standing should be the very best proof that a prospective
TRIANGLE exhibitor could possibly desire. No amount of
selling talk or enthusiasm displayed by a salesman over the
merits of Triangle plays is as convincing as the many recom-
mendations which have been received from hard-headed busi-
ness men.
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January 30th Triangle Releases
Will Crowd the Box Office
There's an indefinable something about TRIANGLE
plays which draws the crowds back to the box office window
and compels returns.
This week Orrin Johnson in "The Price of Power" gives
a wonderful characterization of the strong working man who
set out to win a fortune. Nothing deterred him and he won
the victory, but the price he paid makes a story that your
patrons will surely appreciate. Seldom has there been a
play of such strength — a play that arouses hate for the man
as he exercises his power and sympathy in his troubles.
This is the kind of a play that will make your first-perform-
ance patrons increase the number of people who attend the
second show.
As for the second picture, no stronger drama — no play
dealing more intimately with the rocks on which so many
matrimonial bargains are wrecked has yet been seen than
"The Green Swamp," in which Bessie Barriscale and Bruce
McRae appear. Every husband and wife will appreciate this
true story of domestic American life. It's a tale that holds
the interest throughout and never lets a moment lag.
As for the Keystones, there are a couple of corkers this
week — 'He Did and He Didn't" and "Love Will Conquer."
Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand appear in the first, and
Fred Mace in the second. These three popular Keystone
stars will keep your house alive with laughter.
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February 5, 1916
BLUEBIRD
PHOTO PLAYS
"Secret Love"
"A sure- fire attraction at the
Ziegfeld." -Chicago Examiner
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BLUEBIRD
PHOTO PLAYS
"A credit to a Program. "
— Chicago Tribune
BLUEBIRD
Photo -Pla^^
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January 28th — General Film Program
A Big Feature Three-Part Comedy Drama
**The Heart Breakers"
Featuring
Jackie Saunders
Humanity and Hilarity; Humor and Heart Interest, all combine to make this a
winning Feature Comedy-Drama.
Four "Heart Breakers" in a persistent struggle for an Heiress, meet defeat by the
innocent up-to-dateness of a Cub Reporter.
Special Posters by a Special Artist, one, three and six sheets.
Remember the Date — January 28th General Film Program
Coming!
"The Crime of Circumstance"
February 4th — Three-Part Feature
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Two Vim Comedies a Week Hereafter: THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS
Three companies at work featuring "Plump and Runt," "Pokes and Jabbs,"
"Bungles," the peer in Comedy Films
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd H A CnTWrf^MT^V A 171? A ¥U 99
"PLUMP AND RUNT" IN A t^ M.M.\yM\.R A.^ M: I\.M.M\
Ever}'boch- Sticks ;
The hero and heroine Stick ;
The terrible villains Stick ;
The staid professor Sticks.
A Glorious Gambol in a Geyser
of Glue.
Mr. Exhibitcjr; Glue this ad in
your \TM Book and make your
patrons Stick!!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
"POKES AND JABBS" IN
"THE GETAWAY"
A Successful Comedy is NOT one that
makes part of the audience laugh all the time,
nor all of the audience laugh part of the time,
but in making ALL OF THE AUDIENCE
LAUGH ALL THE TIME.
"The Getaway" \\ill do this—
Pokes and Jabbs make an exciting
"getaway" from a card game; Madam
Pokes heads the pursuers. They are
stranded between earth and sky;
finally land at the feet of the furious
female.
Remember-THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS ABE VIM DAYS
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If you are not convinced thai
Hearst - Vitagraph
Is the greatest news pictorial
In the world
Investigate
You will find that
In addition to
The breeziest news
The best cartoons
The most up-to-date fashions and
Latest views of the European struggle
Hearst- Vitagraph
Has the most effiaeni
Advertising Campaign
Of any news reel
On the market.
♦ * •
You can get
Lobby display
Window cards and posters
(In addition to the greatest publicity
Campaign ever launched)
In time for
A top run release.
♦ * ♦
This is an additional service
Which means
Increased box ofiice receipts.
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Make Friends
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Let your patrons feel
That you know motion pictures
From A to Z.
They will then understand
That your photoplay house
Is selling amusement
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Book them.
Thru the G. F.
Regular Releases
"Jane's Bashful Hero"
Comedy— Monday, January 31st
Featurmg EDITH STOREY,
Donald MacBride, Billy Bletcher,
and Edward Elkas
* * *
"The Wrong
Mr. Wright"
Comedy — Fnday, February 4th
Featuring Garry McGarry, Jewell
Hunt, Charles Wellesley and
Harry Fisher
♦ * ♦
Broadnjuay Star Feature
"Bill Peters' Kid"
Three-pan drama — Saturday Feb. 5th
Featuring MARY ANDERSON,
William Duncan, William
Bainbridge and Fred Behrle.
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their subjects
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Heart interest
Self-preservation and the
Love of a man for a woman
Are the three fundamentals necessary.
• • •
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It is William Courtenay's
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* * *
It IS a Vitagraph
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announcement
Than the fact that
MAY ROBSON
Known the world over
As a stage favorite
Of the highest order
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''A Night Out
By Charles T. Dazey
Author qf' "In Old Keniuckj/''''
* * *
This picture is the
First and Only
Screen appearance of
May Robson
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It is a Blue Ribbon Feature,
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An Episode in
"THE HAZARDS of HELEN"
Featuring HELEN GIBSON
The Most Daring Actress in Pictures
There is a surprise as well as a thrill in each of Helen G:l)son's feats of daring audacity— for they are all of startling
originality, amazing in conception and electrifying in execution. In "The Perilous Swing," Helen tosses fear to the
winds. When apparently baffled by the raising of the drawbridge Helen throws her lariat over the end of the girder
as it rises in mid-air and without thought of danger swings -lut through space to the opposite bank of the river. This
supreme thrill is the climax of a breath-taking single reel "Hazard" surcharged with exciting action. Released
Saturday, February 19th; 1 and 3-sheet 4-color lithographs, newspaper mats, etc.
The Original Railroad Series— and Still Setting the Pace
A MOLAR MIX-UP
A Bud Duncan and Ethel Teare comedy with a laugh
at the start and a roar at the end. A dentist's office and
tangled lovers provide the tun.
Released Wednesday, February 16th. Catchy 1 and
3-sheet 4-color lithographs
THE GUIDING HAND
A tense drama of real life, with the old family servitor,
two sons at odds, and a woman of the world as the prin-
cipal cliaracters.
Released Friday, February 18th. Eye-catching 1 and
3-sheet 4-color lithographs on this single reel
And Here is the News That You Have Been Waiting For —
"HAM" IS BACK AGAIN
His return bow is made in "HAM TAKES A CHANCE/' Released February 15.
Make a note of that release date now, for you won't want to miss a single issue of the new better-than-
ever Ham comedies. The world-famous comedian will delight his large following more than ever in these
new subjects. In "Ham Takes a Chance," Ham and Bud get jobs with a broken down road show, of which
Ethel is the star. Bud's task is to exercise the prima donna's pet snakes, while Ham will make your
sides split with laughter as the knife-throwing expert with Bud as his target. A rollicking single reeler
■ that brings you back to the "good old days" when Ham never failed to pack your house. 1 and 3-sheet
4-color lithographs on this subject, also a stock 3-sheet that is a sure-fire business builder.
These pictures obtainable at ail General Film Company branch offices
Get Advance News and Publicity Aids By Putting Your Name on the Mailing List for the New Kalem
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February 5. 1916
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Facts and Comments
AN idea prevails among many exhibitors that small
items containing information about their locals are
not of sufficient importance to deserve a place in
the columns of The Moving Picture World. We have
always urged secretaries of local and state organizations
to send us the fullest information of their doings and of
their plans and prospects. The Moving Picture World
has repeatedly circularized the recording officers of the
various organizations throughout the country with a re-
quest for this information. We now wish to add that
no item containing information is too insignificant for
publication in our columns. To keep alive the inter-
est in organization it is necessary to have a good weekly
record of all the doings of the organized exhibitor where-
ever he may be located. We hope that the secretaries of
the various organizations will bear this in mind and sen.!
us all the news they have.
THE new federal censorship bill which Crafts told
the Committee he had worked out in co-operation
with certain film interests is fully as objectionable
as the original measure. While the absurd copyright pro-
visions are stricken out, the worst features o'f the bill
remain. In one respect it is a good deal worse than
the original measure. The latter provided for an ap-
pointment of a commission by the President of the United
States ; the new bill provides for the appointment of five
commissioners by the President "with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate." This provision makes it absolutely
sure that the commission will be strictly political and that
it will be filled on the dear old Jacksonian principle — ■
"To the victors belong the spoils." One of the most
deliciously absurd clauses of the new bill provides that
the commission may issue a license for a scenario before
the scenario is put in the hands of a director. Licenses
under this section may be issued six months in advance
"as long as the producer behaves himself." as the more
or less Reverend Dr. Crafts remarked in his witty way.
On what theory any man even slightly familiar with mo-
tion picture conditions can persuade himself to support
such a bill and to go on record before a Congressional
Committee is utterly beyond our comprehension. If this
is not shackling and choking the New Art we have lost
our ability to see straight.
IN this issue The Moving Picture World brings to
a close its complete reports of the proceedings be-
fore the House Committee on Education which for
six nights has heard the opponents and the proponents
of the federal censorship of motion pictures. The report
very largely carries its own comments, but we cannot
help pointing out the fact that the cohorts of Crafts were
in dismal plight and actually ready to retire in more or
less disorder when they found aid and comfort in a most
welcome and wholly unexpected quarter. Three or four
very prominent and reputable producers suddenly came
forward and stopped the impending rout of the profes-
sional reformers by appearing before the Committee and
committing themselves unreservedly in favor of the prin-
ciple of federal censorship. Of course they wer£ entirely
within their rights and as much entitled to their opinion
as are the opponents of the measure. Nevertheless, it is
a great pity that at a moment when the monster of cen-
sorship seemed to be slowly bleeding to death, its lethal
wounds were bound up and its drooping spirits revived
by the mistaken friends of the screen picture.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DATE.
On account of the evident confusion in the minds of
many of our readers throughout the country, we have
decided to return to our former plan of dating the
MOVING PICTURE WORLD one week in advance
of publication date. Last week's paper was Number 4
of Volume 27 and dated January 22. This week's issue
is Number 5 of Volume 27 but is dated February 5.
In other words, while the issues are published in con-
secutive weeks there will be none bearing date of Janu-
ary 29, as, beginning with this issue, we vnll date the
paper one week in advance as we did previous to the
issue of October 30, 1915. ALL READERS WILL
OBLIGE BY PROMPTLY ADVISING WHEN
THEY DO NOT RECEIVE THEIR COPIES ON
TIME.
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Making a Scene
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
J?'ebruary 5, 1916
TO ^\■ORK out any ideal system for an art in the
early stages of its evolution is manifestly danger-
ous. On the other hand, to abandon the abstract
for the concrete, to be guided by the examples put before
our eyes in that state, is equally perilous. With almost
every constructive detail of the new art in process of for-
mulation, like the characteristics of a young child, what
principles can be laid down that are really logical deduc-
tions from what has been well done? The finest screen
stories of a few years ago begin to look amateurish just
now — we might easily find ourselves reasoning from fee-
ble premises.
Observe the best photoplays — is there any such thing as
a regular practice in determining the number of scenes to
an act, or the quantity of material necessary for a scene?
If not, how is it possible to lay down any law on the sub-
ject which shall be in accord with present experience? It
is better under the circumstances to avoid assertion alto-
gether and oiifer merely an idea of what has been found
useful in some recent scenarios successfully produced, a
sort of experimental foundation.
A scene in its broad sense comprises what goes on
without a break in one place. It presents uninterrupted
action in the open or within the confines of a studio set.
When it is broken by a screen imprint, or to cover a lapse
of time, or to portray another line of coincident action, or
for some mental vision of one of the characters of other
times and places, not depicted by double exposure, both
it and the interruptions become new scenes so far as
enumeration is concerned. Also, when the scene is very
long, or when the eiTect can be heightened by contrast,
it may be interrupted, but not so as to lose hold on atten-
tion.
In farce-comedy, and in that unconscious farce, the
screen drama which does little more than depict action,
the scenes may be so indiscriminately chopped and patched
by every one, from author to editor, that there may be a
hundred or more in one act, whereas three or four dozen,
inclusive of screen imprints, particularly when filled with
interesting matter, are sufficient. While there are no
arbitrary rules on this subject, the audience point of view
is to be considered, and constant flashing back and forth
may easily operate to destroy rather than to sustain inter-
est.
When a small boy is robbing an orchard and sees the
farmer's big dog headed his way there is a time for action
and little room for psychology, but consider the well-
known situation of the young girl of ruined aristocratic
family, her heart given to an absent young man of her
own class, her attention compelled by a husky parvenu
of great wealth proposing marriage. The absent one has
been long silent ; her devoted father is facing disgrace as
well as destitution ; her loving mother is on the verge of
physical and mental collapse, and the girl's sense of obli-
gation to her parents is as high as her fine spirit.
Assuming that all the characters have been made known
when first introduced, the set first calls for attention. To
be in accord with the girl's social station and the mood
of the play it should be described clearly and briefly, nomi-
nating essential details. Let it be that of a well-ordered
reception-room with a glimpse of noble hall in the back-
ground. Refinement characterizes the girl's costume, ab-
sence of savoir faire the dress and conduct of the suitor.
He may not be lacking in dignity of a rude sort, but he
must betray that he is ill at ease in spite of abundant self-
confidence. She Ts waiting when he enters.
•Copyright, 1916, Louis Reeves Harrison.
The scene between these two may be disposed of in
three parts, one portraying the proposal, one given to a
screen imprint of what the suitor says, and one showing
the girl's reluctant acceptance and the suitor's departure,
with a glimpse of her mental torture after it is over. Char-
acterization at once becomes important and occupies a
large part of what is described in the scenario — how do
the two people conduct themselves under the circum-
stances? The girl's mental state may be set forth by
still greater amplification, increasing the number of
scenes.
1. The set is named and described. The girl's attitude
toward the suitor after he enters must be considered.
She knows why he has come because she is a woman ; she
receives him with a measure of dignified courtesy because
she is intelligent ; she tries to relieve his embarrassment
because she is generous. He is full-blooded and impas-
sioned, but he falters and fails until the intensity of his
nature breaks like an on-rushing wave on the merciless
rock of her native resistance. He declares himself. 2. An
imprint of his ardent declaration.
3. The girl does not give an immediate reply — she is
still struggling between an impelling necessity and the nat-
ural dictates of her heart. Instead of deciding matters
in the third scene, the general effect may be strengthened
by some revelation of what is passing in her mind. She
listens with lowered head, then she turns away and gazes
pensively toward the camera. Show her in what is called
a "close-up," a large view of her face alone, exhibiting her
mood as a dreamy one. Note in the scenario that this
scene dissolves to the next, the ordinary term being "Cut
to Scene 4." Audiences have grown accustomed to con-
sider this fading out and into another scene as a "vision."
Four may begin with "resolve" to whatever new set is
to follow, or to the same set in days gone by. Let it be
that the girl remembers a parting from her true-love in
the same reception room after a costume ball. The last
guests are bidding good-night to her parents in the hall,
while her true-love in the foreground slips a chain and
locket over her head and implores her not to forget him
during his absence. Now the scene is cut to 5, in which is
imprinted his parting injunction, "Promise that you will
be true." There is a cut to Scene 6, the same as 4, and
the portrayal of her promise and the parting. This is
followed by a dissolve to 7, same as the first scene.
Seven shows in large scope that the girl is standing apart
from her parvenu suitor in the last attitude portrayed in 3,
only in large scope. Her whole soul revolts against break-
ing her promise to wed one she does not love, and this is
made so plain that he cannot fail to see it, but she catches
a glimpse of her unhappy father guiding a physician
through the hall, and she regains her original strength of
purpose. She bows to the inevitable and accep'ts the pro-
posal, but her attitude is so appealing that her suitor is
affected. There is conversion in his attitude for the mo-
ment ; he bends over her hand and leaves. She weakens
when he has gone, but brightens up on the appearance of
her father and tells him the news.
One scene develops to three and even to seven under
some circumstances, particularly when it is of prime im-
portanre, but this does not mean that mere intermittent
flashes of action need be dignified as scenes. It is not
necessary for the author in unimportant cases to do more
than state that two scenes of contrast, or of converging
action are to be subdivided for any purpose, particularlv
that of intensifying suspense.
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Paramount, World, Metro and Equitable Declare for Federal Censorship — Announcement Comes at Moment
When Anti-Censorship Forces Were in Sight of Victory — Crafts and Hodkinson Had Conference and New
Bill is Proposed — Fight Now Up to Exhibitors.
By W. Stephen Bush.
THE eleventh hour furnished a sensational surprise in
the hearings on the federal censorship bill before the
House Committee on Education. In the course of the
six nights which the committee had allotted for tlje con-
sideration of this momentous measure, representatives of the
film interests had been constantly gaining in the favor of the
committee. Not only had the greatest and best-known pro-
ducers appeared in opposition to the bill, but disinterested
and distinguished educators and clergymen had likewise re-
corded their eloquent dissent from the policy underlying the
vicious Crafts bill. At least six members of the committee
were openly arrayed against the bill and four of the six had
been most outspoken ir their antagonism to the Crafts idea.
Time and again they had riddled Crafts with the machine
guns of logic and sound statesmanship and had shot his more
or less hysterical supporters all to pieces; the large audience
in the caucus room had been repeatedly betrayed into demon-
strations of sympathy for the freedom of tlie screen when
at the last moment three well-known film men appeared and
ardently supported the principle of federal censorship, both
by their presence and by the recorded utterances of their
attorney.
The Eleventh Hour Sensation.
It was a tense and highly dramatic moment. Martin W.
Littleton, on behalf of David W. Griffith, had just finished
a most powerful appeal for the freedom of the screen. Mr.
Littleton, who himself had been a member of Coiigress for
four terms, and who has since won enviable distinction as
one of the leaders of the New York bar, spoke with more
than his usual force and eloquence, and the committee, much
impressed by his words, had repeatedly extended his time.
The echoes of his splendid peroration had scarcely died away
and the audience as well as the committee were still under
the spell of his oratory when Crafts arose and in his rasping
voice addressed the chairman of the committee and, seizing
a bundle of papers, pointed them in the direction where
William W. Hodkinson was sitting flanked on one side by
Arthur Friend and on the other by Raymond Pawley. Evi-
dently Crafts expected some response, probably remember-
ing a previous agreement, but he received none, for the
three men mentioned sat immovable. Raising his voice to
its highest pitch, Crafts now almost screamed out "Mr.
Lasker." There was no response, but when Crafts in a
most condescending manner advanced a few steps and
pointed directly to Mr. Friend the latter arose and stepped
in front of the committee. He immediately proclaimed that
his name was not "Lasker" but "Friend," and for the rest
of the evening the fact was recognized by everybody ex-
cept Crafts, who persisted in the name of "Lasker." The
appearance of Mr. Friend in response to a summons by the
chief enemy of the motion picture interests created a pro-
found sensation, and it certainly created considerable con-
sternation among the men who for six nights had assured
the committee that the motion picture industry was a unit
in its opposition to federal and every other kjnd of censor-
ship. The surprise which presently depicted itself on the
faces of those members of the committee who had been
friendly to the motion picture interests amounted to almost
stupefaction. For the first time in the history of motion
pictures a representative of great and legitimate film inter-
ests put himself on record in favor of the principle of federal
censorship. For the first time in American history an Ameri-
can citizen appeared before a committee of national law-
givers and asked that a great medium of expression be put
under the benevolent despotism of the government. It was
a historic occasion but not one calculated to fill the friends
of the motion picture industry with hope or 'pride. This
is substantially what Mr. Friend said:
"I represent the Paramount Pictures Corporation, the Jesse
L. Lasky Feature Play Company and the Famous Players
Film Company, likewise the World Film Corporation, the
Equitable Film Corporation and the Metro Pictures Cor-
poration. We believe that the present bill now before you
is objectionable and we are opposed to it. We are also
opposed, unalterably opposed, to amending the federal crim-
inal statute by extending the legislation against obscene
books, etc., to the motion picture. We are in favor of the
principle of federal censorship for motion pictures. We
believe that the producer who aims at making clean pic-
tures should be protected against the producer who special-
izes in salacious and immoral pictures. For this reason we
believe that the federal commission to regulate and censor
motion pictures would be a good thing. If a measure can
be drafted embodying the idea of federal censorship in some
other form, a measure which will safeguard the legitimate
interests of the industry, we will be in favor of it and we
will co-operate with the framers of such a bill."
Presto Change! A New Bill.
Curiously enough, upon this demand of Mr. Friend the
Rev. Dr. Crafts pulled forth from his portfolio a new bill
which he told the committee he had elaborated with the
advice and assistance of certain film interests in New York
City. The new bill contained some substantial changes. One
of them is to the eftect that the commission for censoring
pictures is to be appointed by the President "with the advice
and consent of the Senate." Another provision very loosely
drawn says that the censors and their subordinates shall
be located wherever their duties require them to be. The
salary of the chairman is to be $8,000 in the new bill, while
the other commissioners get $7,000 a year each. The entire
cost of the commission including salaries and all other ex-
penses shall not exceed $80,000 a year. The next section
of the bill is amended by inserting the word "promptly" be-
tween the words "shall" and "license" in the following sen-
tence: "that the commission shall license every film sub-
mitted to it and intended for entrance into Interstate Com-
merce." The distinction between children and adults in
the same section of the bill is done away with. Another
absurd provision which spoke of "amplifications" of a film
ordered by the commission is likewise stricken out in the
new bill. One entirely new section of the amended bill pro-
vides that the commission may issue licenses for scenarios
six months in advance, but that these licenses may be can-
celled and revoked at any time at the pleasure of the com-
mission. The next section of the old bill providing for a
seal is omitted in the new measure, and in the subsequent
section the word "certificate" is erased and the word
"license" substituted. Sections eight and nine relating to the
issuance of seals for duplicates and for the regulation of
copyright are omitted in the new bill. .Another alteration
is to the effect that in its annual report to the United States
Commissioner of Education the federal censor commis-
sion may recommend certain films especially suitable for
children. There are some minor changes which do not in
any way touch the principles involved in the bill.
The New Friends of Crafts Fail to Change Situation.
In support of this new bill Dr. Crafts made the assertion
that at the present time 90 per cent, of all moving picture
scenarios deal with questions of sex.
Those members of the committee favorable to the film
interests, especially Mr. Rucker of Illinois, Caleb Powers
of Kentucky, and Frederick W. Dallinger of Massachusetts
addressed several inquiries to Mr. Friend in the course of
his speech from which it very plainly appeared that their
opposition to the Crafts measure had not been affected in
the least by the sudden appearance of its new friends.
The writer in an interview with the member of the com-
mittee most actively opposed to the Crafts idea received
the assurance that the opposition in the committee against
favorable report would be most vigorous and persistent.
Jewish Clergyman and Educator Oppose Crafts' Idea.
A very full attendance of the committee was present in the
caucus room of the House Office Building when the hearings
for and against the Crafts bill were resumed on Monday
night. The first speaker against the Crafts bill was W.
Stephen Bush of the Moving Picture World, who made sub-
stantially the following remarks:
It seems to me, Mr. Chairman, that the issue joined in this case of
the moving pictures ■ against Federal censorship is very simple. The
other side claims that such censorship is necessary, we assert that it is
not. Your report in favor of the adoption of the Craft's bill sweepingly
and catagorically asserts that motion picture censorship is necessary he-
yond all question. I believe I am reporting your report substantially,
if not literally. Now. it seems to me we have a right to ask upon what
evidence tliis sweeping conclusion is based. So far we have not only re-
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ceived no facts which can be dignified with the name of evidence, but
we have not even been furnished with a bill of particulars. The pro-
ponent of this bill, the Rev. Mr. Crafts, has so far submitted nothing
which resembles anything like evidence. The letter which he read into
the report, written by the Superintendent of Schools, of the city of West
Virginia, has been dissected by one of the members of this committee,
and 1 shall waste no time on it. Outside of Mr. Craft, there has ap-
peared betore this committee, ~ an agent of the Society for the Prevention
of Crime, who has not submitted one scintilla of evidence upon which to
base any conclusions as to the character of motion pictures. I listened
with a good deal of interest and with the closest attention to the state-
ments made by the ladies, who appeared before this committee on Satur-
day night, and who, in behalf of their various organizations, announced
their support of federal censorship of motion pictures. I think all, or
nearly all, of them spoke of some very excellent pictures they had seen,
and they expressed the hope that by means of a federal cens-orship all
motion pictures might be brought to this same standard of excellence.
Now, is it not just possible that these ladies, in their judgment of these
pictures, were influenced rather by their tastes than by any ethical con-
siderations? The plea of these ladies was put forth in behalf of the
child. One of the speakers, whose obvious sincerity must have impressed
your committee, as it certainly impressed me, told us that she had a
friend in Washington whose daughter, a girl about eleven years old,
had gone to see the motion pictures, and that she saw a Russian play,
that this play showed you a prince assaulting a young woman, and bow
people were taken to Siberia and flouted with knouts. Now, gentlemen,
is it not perfectly plain that this is just the description a girl of eleven
years would give of Tolstoi's greatest work, "The Resurrection?" I do
not know how many of your committee have seen the play or read the
story, but 1 am very sure that every one who has read the story or has
seen the play will agree with me when 1 say that "The Resurrection" is
one of the most powerful and the most moving spiritual and moral
lessons in the whole range of modern literature covering the period of,
say. three generations. Millions of men and, perhaps, more millions of
women have been shaken to the very depths of their souls by thfs play
which is altogether uplifting and altogether optimistic, showing in a
most convincing way that no human soul is ever beyond redemption, and
that vice is equally hideous, whether it is masked by the conventions of
high society or whether it lifts its head in the hovel of the peasant, and
that virtue and repentence are stronger than any vice or any evil, and
that God is able to redeem souls which we, in our human conceit, and
in our self-satisfled and smug complacency, would cast forth and destroy.
Do you wonder that all this beauty and this tremendous moral lesson
went over the head of a girl of eleven years of age? Now I want to
know whether Mr. Crafts and the ladies who have been here to condemn
motion pictures want us to change such plays as "The Resurrection" and
make them suitable for girls of eleven years of age? I, tor one, confess
that it would be utterly beyond my power to do so, but I am willing for
them to try. , , ^ . , ,, .
The world of the child is not your world and mine, and our world is
not the world of the child. I have devoted the last ten years of my
life in maintaining the high standards, or the highest possible standards,
of taste and ethics in motion pictures. I have made a very careful and
earnest study of motion pictures and. especially of its legal status under
our scheme of laws. If I were convinced, and 1 assure you that my mind
is entirely open, that censorship were the best method of coping with an
occasional bad picture, I would unhesitatingly endorse it. But after I
have seen the workings at censorship at close range, both here and
abroad 1 have come to the conclusion that censorship — that is to say a
previous legal restraint, I mean a legal restraint prior to publication,
is not the best method, and really has proved a preposterous failure
wherever it has been tried. , . . ,, , v
The people of the States of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kansas are laugh-
ing at the censors ; 1 personally have talked with them and have been
furnished with copies of their rules, regulations and standards, and Just
to show the absurdity of them, I have gone to the trouble of applying
these standards to the plays of Shakespeare. Under this test only tour
Shakespearian plays survived without any changes or elimination.
The rest of the speaker's time was taken up in answering
guestions propounded by members of the committee.
Mr. Bush was followed by Rabbi Simon. Dr. Simon
declared that he had formerly been carried away by what
he described as "Movie-Hysteria." He said he had been
a determined foe of the motion pictures to which he ascribed
all sorts of evil influences. After a study of the subject,
however, he concluded that he had been entirely wrong. It
was his opinion that this great moving picture had not only
grown in importance and popularity, but also in its moral
character and in its art and beauty.
"When an institution shows itself capable of such splendid
improvement without the need of any legal compulsion why
should we interfere with legal enactments. I am a Jew.
There was a time when the motion picture screen held the
Jews up to ridicule and painted an entirely wrong picture of
the lewish character. We felt and resented this very much.
Did "we go to law and appeal to the police? We did not.
Such a course would have been unmanly and humiliating.
Instead we appealed to the manufacturers of pictures directly
and placed our point of view before them. They saw the
justice of our contention and immediately^ agreed to abate
the evil. An agency which is as responsive to a genuine
public command as the motion picture has shown itself to be
does not stand in need of regulation by the policeman's
club.
Rabbi Simon concluded the argument for the opponents
and was followed by Canon Chase, who repeated his well-
known arguments in favor of a legally regulated morality,
includintr censorship of motion pictures. The Canon said one
remarkable thing and another, that was richly humorous
and provoked the audience as well as the committee into
spasms of laughter.
"It is," said the venerable ecclesiastic, "a well-known fact
that the morality of the theater-going public is much lower
than that of the general public. Now I thoroughly dis-
agree with my brother clergyman, Cyrus Townsend Brady,
that the state and church have no common interests. On
the contrary I believe it is one of the functions of govern-
ment to bring the low morality of the theater-going public
up to the general average of public morality."
"Canon," asked one of the members of the committee,
"what about the National Board of Censorship?"
"It's a fake," said the Canon, with placid conviction. "They
claim to have 225 censors. I say they only have 120 or 140
at the most."
The Canon went on to assure the committee that they
would find good arugments in favor of censorship in his
debate on the question with a former president of the Gen-
eral Film Company.
"I am told," the venerable gentleman added with great
naivete, "that this debate would eventually take its place
alongside the famous Haynes-Webster debate."
Canon Chase Relates a Harrowing Adventure.
In the course of his remarks the Canon intimated that
the words of film men could not always be relied on.
"I myself," he proceeded with great earnestness, "have
been a victim of their deception. It came about in this way.
Some fellow came to me and said: 'Doctor, I want to
make a motion picture of you.' I asked him what he wanted
it for and he said, 'Oh, just for an animated weekly.' Well.
I believed him and I had myself filmed standing right in
front of my own church. I went to see all the weeklies
but could not see my picture. I had forgotten all about
it when one day a parishioner of mine, a nice old lady, met
me on the street and said: 'Why, doctor, you appear in a
perfectly horrid picture.' I asked her what picture and she
said it is called 'The Gunmen of New York.' I have been
trying to find the man who played this trick on me." The
Canon viewed the film men present with evident suspicion,
but they merely joined in the uproarious laughter which
followed the recital of the Canon's tale of woe.
The Canon was followed by a youth named John Cooke,
who described himself as the editor of the "Civic Bulletin."
He assured the committee that he was no speaker. His
remarks were earnest and ungrammatical. He mentioned
"The Rack" and "Three Weeks" as unfit for publication.
He said he had never read the book "Three Weeks," but
that he had seen the picture, which made him blush at the
very recollection. Howard Clark Barbey, the a.gent of the
Society for the Prevention of Crime, submitted a list of
condemnations issued by the Pennsylvania Board of Censors,
year ending November 30, 1915. He was followed by Dr.
Walter L. Laidlaw, the executive secretary of the Fed-
eration of Churches in New York. He said that workers
in various churches in New York had found an astonishing
diversity in the character and quality of motion pictures.
Distinguished and Disinterested Speakers Oppose the
Crafts Abortion.
Tuesday night was consumed to a large extent by reading
protests in the form of letters and telegrams into the record.
One of these protests came from Samuel Gompers, the
President of the American Federation of Labor. Another
came from Mrs. Howard L. Gans, the president of the Fed-
eration for the Study of Child Welfare. This letter was read
by Dr. Orrin G. Cocks, of the National Board of Censor-
ship. In substance the letter declares that parents ought to
exercise better control over their children and not try to
shift the blame for their neglect and carelessness on the
ofiicials of the nation, state or city. Letters were also filed
from the Governors of the censorship States, Ohio, Penn-
sylvania and Kansas, substantially to the effect that each of
the states mentioned would continue its own specific brand
of censorship irrespective of what the Federal Government
might choose to do. The most distinguished speaker against
Federal Censorship on Tuesday night was the Verv Reverend
Thomas Edward Shields, A. M., Ph. D. L.L. D. Dr. Shields
is professor of Psychology and Education in the Catholic
University, Dean and Assistant Treasurer of the Catholic
Sisters' College, President of the Catholic Education Press,
and editor of the Catholic Educational Review. This
speaker elaborated the thought that public and private con-
science, rather than any legislative statute, must be depended
on to conserve public morals. Censorship, he said, was
un-American and undemocratic, and obsolete. His experi-
ence as a teacher of teachers and his observations extending
over a quarter of a century had taught him that morality
cannot be developed by legislation, but must be fostered by
entirely different agencies, of which the church is or ought
to be the first, and the most powerful. Frank W. Persons,
president of the charity organization, a member of the
National Board of Censorship and a social worker of many
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years experience, next addressed the committee and made
many telling points against legalized censorship. He was
followed by Alonzo T. Jones, editor of -Religious Liberty,"
and John P. Bradley, president of the Washington Secular
League. Neither of these two speakers has any financial
Kiterest in motion pictures, and both of thcni o:.DOsed the
Crafts bill on the ground that it involved a violation of the
right and freedom of expression. The last speaker of the
evening was Mrs. Fulton Brylawski, who briefly reviewed
the failures of censorship.
John R. Freuler's Convincing Arguments.
Wednesday night the last hearing was held. It began
most auspiciously with an able and exhaustive address by
John R. Freuler, the President of the Mutual.
Mr. Freuler spoke as follows:
I do not believe that this nation could exist as the republic it is today
without a free press. I contend that the motion picture as a medium
of thought tran.smission is a form of publication and that it is entitled
to the liberties of a free press. Existing laws are ample to safeguard
the public against irresponsible publishers of books, newspapers, maga-
zines and— motion pictures. Enforcement of the laws against indecency
and obscenity is ample assurance of proper regulation of motion pic-
tures. We can submit to no other regulation.
The measure which this committee has before it, however, would Im-
pose some Impossible conditions on the motion picture industry, aside
from the big general question of right and justice. For instance (lines
7, 8 and 9 on page 301, it stipulates that the censorship commission
"may license any film, subject to such exisions, amplitications or altera-
tions as the commission may direct or require to be made." "Amplifl-
catlon" of a scene or any part of a picture might easily be impossible.
Motion pictures frequently utilize events and accidental scenes impop-
sible of reproduction subsequently.
There is serious conflict in the provisions limiting the cost of the
commission to .$40,000 a year and the provisions fixing a fee of $1 for
examination by the commission of each film of 1,000 feet or less, and
50 cents for each film which is a duplicate of any film which has been
licensed. Further the word film is not defined. Some of our film releases
measure 50O feet, while we have had one which totals 60,000 feet.
The provisions of section 12 would raise about $500,000 a year, as a
tax on an already overburdened industry. There seems to be a very
widespread Impression that the motion picture industry is wonderfully
prosperous, boiling over with profits. That is not true. The public 3e-
mand for expensive pictures has for the time wiped out profits.
This bill would also create an army of "deputy censors," and that sug-
gests the extreme probability of another federal patronage machine, with
unlimited powers for harm. In this connection I recall the game ward-
ens of Wisconsin, as appointed under that remarkable law that loaded
the payrolls with useless offlclals.
The suggestion of censorship is an insult to the millions who dally
patronize the motion picture play theaters. Only clean films are profit-
able. People do not like picture plays that even border on indecency.
This fact, and existing law, are ample to protect the public.
We do not ask for license. We are willing to submit to regulation, but
only such regulation as that to which other forms of publication are
now subjected.
Mr. Freuler was listened to with marked attention and his
remarks produced a visible efifect on the members of the
committee. He was followed by Ex-Congressman Martin
W. Littleton, representing David W. Griffith. Mr. Little-
ton said in substance:
Must we be censored by law-made boards as to what we shall see and
Iiear and read, or shall we leave this to the corrective forces of publifc
opinion, which is the very fire and flame of a democracy? We are a
democracy, shot through and through with the force and fervor of pub-
lic opinion. Our great press, without whose tireless production of the
facts and courageous advocacy of public questions, popular government
must relapse into the darkness of provincialism and prejudice, has,
without a single challenge from the nation, the state or the city, since
the foundation of the government, stimulated and preserved a consistent
public opinion. It narrates from day to day all of the happenings in
human society. It publishes the pictures which tell the story of every
feature and phase of human life, social, economic, moral and religious :
It comments with the utmost freedom upon every aspect of human ac-
tivity ; it catalogues the accidents, crimes, disasters, shortcomings, fail-
ures and heartaches of the human race. It analyzes mercilessly the
public questions, social controversies, religious dispute and all of the pur- •
pose and motive and passion of mankind. It debates and freely criti-
cises everything which flows out of the life of man and measures. It is
the eye, ttie ear and the tongue of the nation, seeing, hearing and talk-
ing of everything under the sun ; and yet, where, in all our history, has
it been seriously proposed to censure its columns or Its pictures ; to cut
a fine line of cleavage between what was supposed to be moral and im-
moral in all its multifarious publications? This has been left to the
sovereignty of that censorship which resides in the hearths and homes
of America, and the decision rendered by that great board has never
been appealed from. • • *
What is an immoral picture or film? Who can answer that question?
Must that question be answered for one hundred million people by five
men whom they do not choose? Must that question, which reaches from
the nether sewers of flagrant immorality into the very stars of an elbical
firmament, be answered for every man. woman and child in the nation
by a group of quixotic and querulous old gentlemen solemnly settling
the morals of a nation by presidential appointment? What is im-
morality In a picture or film? Shall the educated, amusement-loving
men and women of America call on Congress to answer this question,
and then shall Congress In turn leave it to a body of five men to answer
it? What is an immoral film or picture which shall be withheld from
the view of the public? If Congress is speaking for'lhe people, will it
write into the law an answer to this question, or will it remit us to an
appointive board for the answer. Do people demand that Congress shall
enact laws prohibiting immoral films or pictures? If so, will Congress
obey that demand and write a law setting forth what the people wish
prohibited as immoral, or will it answer the demand by telling the peo-
ple that it has turned over that great question to five appointive and
underpaid men? If all this is answered by saying that Congress cannot
define what is or what is not an immoral picture and cannot write a law
which will fix a standard, then how can we say that five nominees of thfe
President will be blessed with the wisdom or endowed with the genius
to strike the line of cleavage between a moral and an immoral film or
picture?
How One "Reformer" Was Silenced.
For a brief moment Fred J. Herrington spoke a second
time on the workings of censorship in Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania. Howard Clark Barber, the man from the Society for
the Prevention of Crime, was asked here by Congressman
Rucker, a member of the committee, whether he believed
that the saloons were responsible for much crime. Barber
replied, "Yes, for a large part of all crimes."
"Well," continued Mr. Rucker, "you admit that the motion
pictures are driving the saloons out of business?"
"That's the claim," replied Barber, in a non-committal
way.
"It's more than a claim," Mr. Rucker went back at him, "it
is a proven fact. Now if you are honestly in favor of the
prevention of crime, why do you want this censorship which
will hamper the motion pictures?" Thereupon Brother
Barber said no more.
After this interlude occurred the astonishing events which
are fully described in the opening paragraphs of this article.
Speculation as to the fate of the Crafts bill is idle as Con-
gress is going to be in session for many months. There will
be an early action on the bill by the committee and will in
all probability be favorable. It will probably reach the
floor of the House. I am not prophet enough to foretell
what will happen to it there.
The Big Meeting at Albany-
March 1st and 2nd Ought to See You There If You Have
Your Business in This State.
AT the hearing on the Crafts bill in Washington the
Rev. Canon William Sheafe Chase of Brooklyn vol-
unteered the information that a bill will shortly be
introduced to force censorship of motion pictures upon the
people of New York. This fact ought to be reason enough
for every New York City and State exhibitor to attend the
big meeting to be held, at the Ten Eyck Hotel at Albany
on March 1 and 2. There are any number of other good
reasons. Exhibitors must stand together to maintain their
rights.
Read the advertisement in this week's issue of The
Moving Picture World, urging all exhibitors in the State
of New York to be in Albany on March 1 and 2. There is
the skeleton of events, but the scope of the meeting will
be much bigger than the "ad" would show. It's a general
get-together aflfair, which is bound to result in good. Don't
say "let George do it." Come yourself, it makes no differ-
ence whether your theater is small or big.
The exhibitors in the State want to get together to get
better treatment from exchanges and producers; that' was
the idea advanced by the men who agreed to call this big
meeting at Albany. Censorship spoils your picture, you
cannot attract the people with a program consisting of
scenic and industrial pictures. National President Herring-
ton will be there and Sam Trig.ger will be there and there
will be co-operation and the fullest freedom of discussion.
Don't forget the time, March 1 and 2, and the place, Ten
Eyck Hotel, Albany.
Advertising Men Meet
Plan to Standardize All General Film Publicity Discussed
at Headquarters.
TH.A.T all advertisin,g material furnished to the ex-
hibitors concerning releases distributed by the General
Film Company may meet his requirements as exactly
as possible, the advertising managers of the manufacturers
releasing through the General met on Monday, January 24,
with President George Kleine at the company's executive
office. 200 Fifth avenue. New York. Prior to this meeting
the advertising men had .gathered at first hand considerable
direct information from the exhibitors. Consequently, they
were in a position to exchange much valuable information.
It was unanimously decided at the meetin.g that regular
monthly gatherings would take place at which there would
be full and frank discussion as to what the exhibitors of
the country as a whole, or in particular sections, desired in
their advertising aids.
In addition to President George Kleine those present v^ere:
H. H. Bruenner, Biograph; L. C. McChesney. Edison: Victor
Fubank, Essanay; William Wright, Kalem; Omer F. Dowd,
Kleine; Norman JefFeries and Geor.ge Spink. Lubin; C. J.
Harris, Melies: William Lord Wright, Selig; S. M. Spedon,
Vitagraph, and B. W. Babcock, General Film.
750
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1915
President to Address Trade Board
Committee of Arrangements Making Every Effort to Extend
Fitting Reception to Chief Executive.
THE officers and committees of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade of America have completed tentative
arrangements for the board's first annual dinner,
Thursday, January 27, at which President Woodrow Wilson
will be a guest and the principal speaker. The latest an-
nouncement is that the President's bride, formerly Mrs.
Norman Gait, will honor the affair by her presence, occupy-
ing a balcony box with a party of friends from Washington
and New York. This will be the initial visit of Mrs. Wilson
to New York as the first lady of the land, and that fact
alone will make the dinner one of unique interest, especially
in view of the fact that it has been decided to invite ladies
to occupy seats at the tables on the floor.
The great ballroom of the Hotel Biltmore, seating 850
people, will be entirely filled, the tables being occupied by
from six to ten persons. The dinner itself will not vary
greatly from the annual affairs to which New York is ac-
customed, such as Chamber of Commerce dinners and those
of the other large commercial and civic organizations. The
positive statement is made that there will be no "stunts" or
other special features. The speeches will be the thing. The
affair will mark the full recognition of the motion picture
industry as one of the most substantial in the country from
the standpoint of capital invested and the character of the
men engaged in it.
"The future is veiled to a certain extent, of course," said
J. W. Binder, executive secretary of the board, "but the recent
past has shown what can be done in the way of upbuilding
and broadening. The public realizes that the motion picture
is one of the three or four great forces in the great moral, in-
tellectual and social life of America. The visit of President
and Mrs. Wilson as our guests is auspicious and significant."
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton will be the toastmaster.
Other than the President and Mr. Blackton, the speakers
chosen are Supreme Court Justice Samuel Seabury, the Rev.
Cyrus Townsend Brady, Senator Henry A. Ashurst of Ari-
zona, Collector of the Port of New York Dudley Field
Malone, Martin W. Littleton, Dr. Stephen S. Wise, and, it is
expected, Thomas A. Edison and Governor Martin G. Brum-
baugh of Pennsylvania. Governor Whitman and Mayor
Mitchel are on the guest list and others who have been asked
to occupy seats at the guest table are Cardinal Farley, Will-
iam F. McCombs, Admiral Robert E. Peary, Admiral Charles
Sigsbee, Major General Leonard Wood, George Eastman,
Melville E. Stone, Governor Arthur Capper of Kansas, Gov-
ernor Frank B. Willis of Ohio. David Bispham, Robert J.
Collier, Roy Howard, Edwin Markham, Hudson Maxim,
Robert Adamson and George H. Bell.
The committees in immediate charge of the affair are made
up as follows: Invitation, J. Stuart Blackton, J. E. Brulatour,
William A. Johnston and J. W. Binder. Arrangements, Walter
W. Irwin, John R. Freuler, J. A. McKinney, Watterson R.
Rothacker, Paul Gulick and J. W. Binder.
Secretary Tumulty and Dr. Cary Grayson will be in the
presidential party and will have seats near Mr. Wilson.
Secretary Tumulty long has been a friend of the motion
picture and is an appreciative patron of the picture theaters
in Washington. According to officers of the board there
was never any question of the wives and other feminine
members of the motion picture men and their guests attend-
ing the affair. The dinner will start at 7.30 o'clock.
DISPUTE OVER SUNDAY SHOWS.
The question of Sunday opening came to an issue in Free-
port, L. I., recently, when members of the churches held a
meeting to protest against the running of shows at the
American, one of the two important houses in the town.
It is said that in fighting the opposition, the management
of the American has the hearty co-operation of those who
control the Plaza. On this point there will be no rivalry.
For many months the motion picture men of Freeport
have been losin.g legitimate Sunday business because their
houses remained closed and possible patrons went to Lynn-
brook, Rockville Center, or other neighboring towns where
no objection has been raised to Sunday performances.
On Jan. 2 a program was offered at the American to sat-
isfactory patronage, and on the two following Sundays busi-
ness showed an increase. Meanwhile those opposed to the
innovation had mustered their forces, and the up-shot of the
indignation meeting was an announcement that church mem-
bers would boycott the photoplay houses until Sunday shows
had been abolished. The theater proprietors express an
equally firm determination to insist upon their rights and
at last reports a compromise had not been effected.
Held for Grand Jury
Arthur Bard and David Keene Held for the Federal Grand
Jury on Fraud Charge.
DAVID KEENE, president and treasurer of the Asso-
ciated Film Sales Corporation, a concern he is charged
with forming in this city in connection with Arthur
Bard, formerly of San Francisco, has been held to the United
States Grand Jury in $7,500 by Commissioner Houghton.
He is charged with using the mails in a conspiracy to de-
fraud in the sale of moving picture films. Bard, who ranked
as vice-president of the concern, was held on a similar charge
a few days before Keene's arrest.
The complaint, according to Assistant District Attorney
Samuel Hershenstein, charges that Bard was sent on here
from San Francisco by the Associated Film Manufacturers
of the coast city, as an agent. He was to open offices in
New York as the eastern headquarters of the manufacturers'
association. He arrived in due time and did establish offices.
He met Keene and, so the charge alleges, instead of selling
films and accounting to his home house, formed the sales
corporation, sold films by using the mails and also was
in the market to sell stock of his corporation. It is alleged
that all the western manufacturers got for a large number
of valuable films intrusted to Bard was a number of shares
of stock in the sales company.
Just how much loss was entailed or is claimed by the
San Francisco house is not set forth in the moving papers.
The matter will be laid before the Grand Jury at once and
an indictment is expected during this term of court.
Estelle Mardo, Mirror Star
E STEELE MARDO, a one-time member of the Biograph
Company and since then with the Vitagraph Company
of America, by which company she was featured with
Maurice Costello, has been engaged by Captain Harry Lam-
bart, of the Mirror
Films, Inc., as leading
woman for one of the
companies which that
organization will have
working at the Glen-
dale studio. Miss Mar-
do first got a part of
any prominence with
Lawrence M a r s t o n,
who gave her the role
of Elinore in "The
Road to Yesterday."
After that she played
many important parts
and went into stock.
She then went with D.
W. Griffith and played
opposite to Henry B.
Walthall in "The Floor
Above" for the Mutual.
She played opposite to
King Baggot at the
Imp studio and went
south later to appear
in "The Littlest Rebel"
with E. K. Lincoln.
She then went to the
Estelle Mardo.
Vitagraph and later did several parts in pictures for the
World Film Corporation.
Harry Hyde, a former director for the Biograph, began
his first picture for the Mirror Films, Inc., when he started
in on wliat the author of the scenario, Adrian Johnson,
called an impressionistic detective story. Captain Harry
Lambart, chief producer for the Mirror Company, assigned
the players to Mr. Hyde last week. The picture will be
brought out featuring Estelle Mardo and Harry Carvill, a
well-known veteran of the stage, who has appeared in many
London and New York successes.
Mr. Hyde has come to the Mirror Films as_ director after
a successful career in the making of motion pictures largely
in the service of the Biograph Company, where he _made_ pic-
tures for some years. His first picture for the Mirror is of
the sort with which he has had success in the past.
THE STRAND SHOWS MANY PATHE PICTURES.
Pathe is contributing largely to the program of the "Strand,"
New York's million dollar film palace. Last week a three-
reel subject, "The Gold Cobra," a colored scenic "Old Un-
chan.ging Holland," an educational "Quaint Dances of Japan."
The Pathe News and "Monkey Shines," a "Heinie and Louie"
comedy, all Pathe pictures, were shown.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
751
Berst Returns to Pathe
Becomes Vice-President and General Manager, the Position
He Formerly Held— Was First Pathe Repre-
sentative in America.
ONE of the week's big surprises was the definite an-
nouncement of the return of J. A. Berst to the Pathe
Company. This move on the part of Mr. Berst was
predicted in the Moving Picture World of last week, but due
to the fact that Mr. Berst had not officially concluded his
connection with the General Film Company the change
could not be announced. Since then everything has been
cleared up and the statement is now given out by the Pathe
Exchange, Inc., that Mr. Berst has returned to his first love
and is occupying the same position from which he resigned
three years ago.
It will be interesting to readers of the Moving Picture
World to recall the career of Mr. Berst at this time. His
entree into business life was as an employe of Pathe Freres
in Paris in 1896, when he began at the bottom and learned
the motion picture business in all its branches. In 1904
he was sent by Charles Pathe to the United States to
develop the market for Pathe films here. The stock of films
he brought with him was small and some of them were as
short as fifteen feet. Mr. Berst rented offices on Twenty-
third street. New York, and marketed the films himself at
prices that seem very low nowadays. His infant business
prospered, so much so that he engaged a cashier and office
boy. Each year saw such increases that in 1908 it was de-
cided to install a factory equipment at Bound Brook, N.
J., where the main Pathe American factory has ever since
been located.
The year following the big studio in Jersey City was
built and Louis J. Gasnier, also for many years identified
with Pathe interests, came over from France to be chief
studio director. At this time was begun the production of
Pathe American dramas and comedies, and the stock com-
pany formed, which later was to contain such sterling
players as Pearl White, Henry Walthall, Gwendoline Pates,
Paul Panzer, Crane Wilbur, Octavia Handworth, Lillian
Wiggins, the late Joseph Graybill, Charles Arling, Francis
Carlyle. Eleanor Woodruff and Irving Cummings.
The all around experience which Mr. Berst had received
in the Pathe factory and office in France united with his
selling experience in this countrj', stood him in good stead
and took concrete form in the phenomenal growth of the
business. In telling of those early days Mr. Berst mentions
the fact that the first long Pathe picture in any way com-
parable to the modern features was the four-part "Passion
Play" which was brought over from France in 1906.
In December of 1913, Mr. Berst resigned and became
treasurer of the General Film Company. Early in 1915 he
was proffered and accepted the position of vice-president
and general manager of the Selig Company. Several months
a.go he resigned to accept the presidency of the General
Film Company, which oflSce he now resigns to go back with
Pathe.
Mr. Berst knows the film business as do few men. With
all its branches of manufacturing, producing and marketing
he is thoroughly familiar. He has made a most enviable
record as an executive and business builder, and the news
that he again is with the organization which he so materially
aided in bringing to its present importance, will interest the
entire film world.
L. J. Gasnier, whom he succeeds, will very likely become
the Pathe director of production, that end of the business
which has always been the nearest to his heart. As a judge
of pictures and as an expert in the knowledge of those
qualities that every good picture must have and how those
qualities may be attained, he is probably unequaled. He
has been for the interests of Pathe first, last and all the time,
and is generally recognized in the Pathe organization as a
positive genius.
WILLIAM F. HADDOCK DIRECTING "I ACCUSE."
A' new Mutual Masterpicture, "I Accuse," is just being
started at the Gaumont winter quarters at Jacksonville. Fla.,
under the direction of William F. Haddock. It was written
by Miss Marjorie Howe, and the picture version prepared
by Gaumont's scenario editor, George D. Proctor. Alex-
ander Gaden. seconded by Miss Gertrude Robinson, has the
leading role. It will be released February 24. Supporting
the Gaumont stars in "I Accuse" are W. J. Butler. Henry
W. Pemberton and John Reinhard. A number of scenes
have already been filmed.
Universal Buying High-Class Scripts
Eastern Players to Be Featured in Adaptations of Well-
Known Authors — Otto to Direct Baggot.
ALL of the Universal stars under contract to appear in
Red Feather productions will be given proper vehicles
in which to exert their entire energy and versatility.
It is declared the Universal has lost no players except those
it had decided to drop. It only remains for the stars to be
fitted with the proper vehicles to turn out the best work
in their career, and this part has been left entirely to H. J.
Shepard, head of the scenario department. He has been busy
scouring the market for the most adaptable and highest class
material that could be filmed.
The subject of procuring the rights to film the greatest
works of the greatest authors was thoroughly discussed at
the annual meeting of the Universal last December, and as
a result it was decided to let nothing stand in the way of
obtaining for release on both the regular Universal program
and the Red Feather Productions photoplays that would stand
alone. As the opening gun in the campaign Paul Leiester
Ford's "The Honorable Peter Sterling," which was the best
of the best sellers of its time, was procured as a vehicle for
King Baggot, who will be directed bi' Henry Otto, who until
recently had been employed at Universal City. The Uni-
versal can expect good work from this team, as they are both
chums. The novel will be made into a five-reel Red Feather
production.
Ben Wilson will begin work at once on a detective series
by Eustace Hale Ball called "The Voice on the Wire." This
will be in five episodes of two reels each, each episode a
separate and distinct story, but each one being experiences
of the voice on the wire. Mr. Wilson will have the role of
the detective. A feature of the detective serial is its syndica-
tion through the Hearst chain of papers.
Mary Fuller will be provided with two excellent features,
one by Wallace Irwin, from his book, "Thrown to the Lions."
It will be a five-reel Red Feather feature, and will afford
many excellent opportunities for Miss Fuller to show her
versatility. Another adaptation which will be done by Miss
Fuller will be "The Huntress," from the pen of G. Vera
Tyler, granddau.ghter of President John Tyler.
Reginald Wright Kaufman's novel, "The Ivy and the Oak,"
being a new vampire story, new in stagecraft as well as
screencraft, but old to the world, will be the vehicle of some
prominent star. Harry Benham will put on under the di-
rection of John Harvey a great two-reel comedy, "Held for
Damages," while King Baggot will follow his "Peter Sterling"
with Jacques Futrelle's "Diamond Master." Other works
which have been bought for release during the course of the
next few months include "The Social Buccaneer," and "Black
Friday," by Frederick Isham; "The Texas Ranger," by
McLeon Raine, and "The First Lady of the Land," by .A.cton
Davies and Charles Nirdlinger.
The Universal has eliminated its staff of scenario writers
and substituted in its stead continuity writers, whose chief
duties it will be to adapt stories, books and ideas which
have been and are being constantly purchased for the use
of the company.
SPINGLER NOW WITH OCEAN FILM CORP.
"Driftwood," picturized from Owen Davis's play by An-
thony Kelly, will soon be completed under the direction
of Marshall Farnum. The star of the feature is Vera Mi-
chelena of comic opera fame, and her leading man is Harry
Spingler.
Prior to his present engagement, Mr. Spingler appeared
in several of the Universal features starring King Baggot.
Mr. Spingler's best work in the cinema field was revealed
during his stay of seven months with the Fox Film Corpora-
tion, durin.g which time he enacted the juvenile roles in
"The Bondman," "From the Valley of the Missing," "The
Blunderer," "Samson," "The Thief," "A Gilded Fool" and
"The Idler."
K. & E. ENJOINED IN "BEN HUR" SUIT.
An injunction has been granted to Harper Brothers and
Henry L. Wallace as owners of the rights to the late Gen-
eral Lew Wallace in the publication "Ben Hur," preventing
the theatrical firm of Klaw & Erlanger from producing a
motion picture version of that famous book. The injunc-
tion prevents K. & E. from producing the picture until the
question as to whether the dramatic rights purchased by
tliem some years ago covers the rights to produce a picture.
This contention is denied by the plaintiffs. The case was
heard by Judge Mayer in the Federal Court.
752
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Kleine, General Film President
Other Changes in Board of Officers— Berst's Plans Will Be
Carried Out— Settlement Made With Fox.
AS ANNOUNCED in the Moving Picture World of
January 22, J. A. Berst declined re-election to the
presidency of the General Film Company and George
Kleine was chosen in his stead. George K. Spoor was elected
vice-president; Frank J. Marion secretary and Paul Melies
treasurer. An executive committee was chosen, consisting
of Mr. Kleine, Mr. Marion and A. E. Smith, to conduct the
affairs of the company.
Mr. Berst, it is now definitely stated, retired from the
General Film to accept a particularly advantageous offer
from Charles Pathe, president of the Pathe Exchange, Inc.
Mr. Berst also resigned from the directorate of the General
Film, to which he was elected at last Tuesday's meeting.
In confirmation of the foregoing comes the following for-
mal statement from the General Film Company:
The usual annual election ol the General Film Company took place
Wednesday. January 19, and, as is customary, followed the annual
stockholders meeting. New officers were elected as follows : George
Kleine, president ; George K. Spoor, vice-president ; Frank J. Marion,
secretary ; Paul G. Melies, treasurer.
Mr. Kleine is one of the best known and most successful film manufac-
turers in the industry. He is one of the group of men who has made
the motion picture business what it is today. He succeeds J. A. Berst,
who resigned to return to Pathe Freres as vice-president and general
manager.
George K. Spoor, now vice-president, is president of the Essanay
Manufacturing Company and represents that organization upon the
board of directors of the General Film Company.
Frank J. Marion, who was formerly vice-president, and who is now
secretary, is president of the Kalem Company, another of the group of
manufacturers who distribute their products through the General Film
Company. As in the past. Mr. Marion represents the Kalem Company as
a director of the General Film Company.
The new treasurer of the General Film Company is Paul G. Melies,
who is president of the Melies Manufacturing Company.
The executive committee, it is announced through the officers of the
company, 20() Fifth avenue, will consist of President Kleine, Frank J.
Marion and Albert E. Smith. Mr. Smith, it will be remembered, is
treasurer of the Vitagraph Company of America.
At the directors meeting which preceded the election of officers, but
two changes in the directorate were made. P. L. Waters of the Biograph
succeeds J. J. Kennedy, of the same organization ; and Col. W. K.
Selig. president of the Selig-Polyscope Company, becomes a director.
The complete board and the manufacturing organization which each
diretcor represents is as follows : George Kleine. Kleine ; Frank J.
Marion, Kalem ; Paul G. Melies. Melies : W, N. Selig, Selig ; Ferdinand
Singhi, Lubin : Albert E. Smith, Vitagraph ; George K. Spoor, Essanay ;
P. L. Waters, Biograph ; C. H. Wilson, Edison.
The election was the annual occasion following the directors' meeting.
It is stated authoritatively that there will be no changes in the policies
of the General Film Company.
and others by Mr. Fox, it was definitely stated by the repre-
sentatives of Mr. Fox that all actions at law had been dis-
continued as part of the agreement and that the slate was
clean. Neither party to the agreement would mention the
price paid Mr. Fox for his exchange interests, but it is
learned that the amount was approximately $300,000.
General Film Buys Fox Exchanges.
Closely following the announcement of the election of
officers of the General Film Company came the news that
a settlement of the controversy between the William Fox
exchange interests known as the Greater New York Film
Rental Company and the General Film Company and its
allied producers. On this subject the following formal state-
ment was issued by the General Film:
The William Fox interests sold this week the Greater New York Film
Rental Company to the General Film Company, because of Mr. Fox's de-
cision to abandon altogether the supplying of regular service to exhibit-
ors, and to devote himself entirely to his feature business. Mr. Fox takes
this action because of the increasing demands upon his energies in con-
nection with the Fox features.
It happened that shortly after Mr. Fox had decided to handle features
alone, the General Film Company was rearranging some of its dis-
tribution methods with a view to securing greater co-operation for the
benefit of the exhibitor. Consequently. Mr. Fox's representatives entered
into negotiations with the General Film Company, the successful con-
clusion of which is now announced.
The Greater New York Film Rental Company has offices in Atlanta,
Baltimore, Cleveland, Newark. New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh,
Scranton and Syracuse. These offices will be combined with the branches
of the General Film Company. The purchase means that exhibitors
now have greater opportunities of having their needs supplied promptly.
As marking Mr. Fox's entire withdrawal from the distributing of
regular service, a further contract between the General Film Company
and Mr. Fox may be instanced. Under the contract, which runs for
two years, the General Film Company will supply service to all of the
Fox circuit theaters. The contract covers some of the best-known atfd
most successful theaters in the city, such as the Academy of Music,
Fourteenth street and Irving place, and the City theater in Fourteenth
street. In all, there are sixteen of the leading theaters of New Ycfrk,
Newark. Springfield, Mass., and New Britain, Conn.
Mr. Fox is known as one of the most astute and farseeing men in the
film industry. He ha.s always exercised the most careful supervision
of the programs of his houses of entertainment. Officers of the General
Film Company are glad to have their own judgment of the regular
service confirmed by so exacting a film authority as Mr. Fox. They
regard Mr. Fox's action as an effective indorsement of tlie high qualities
of the program marketed by their organization.
While nothine is mentioned in the General Film state-
ment regarding the suits brought against the Gcrrra' Film
Ambrosio Sails
Concludes Negotiations with Rita Jolivet for Pictures —
Author's Film Co. to Represent Him in America.
ANONIMA AMBROSIO, the well-known continental
film producer, before sailing for Italy on the "Nieu
Amsterdam" on Wednesday last, announced that he
had consummated arrangements by which the two multiple-
reel features in which Miss Rita Jolivet acted the title roles,
will be released in America immediately.
International interest has centered around Miss Rita
Jolivet, owing no doubt to the association of her name with
the sinking of the "Lusitania," and the fact that she is the
medium through which the last message of the late Charles
Frohman was conveyed to the world, when he said a mo-
ment before the great ship sank, "Why fear death? It is
the most beautiful adventure in life."
During her sojourn on the continent, Mr. Ambrosio was
quick to recognize the sterling ability of this little lady, and
immediately engaged her to portray the title roles in his
six-reel production, "Zwany," and "The Hand of Fatma," a
four-reel drama. Judging from the reports of the privileged
few who were present at a preshowing of "The Hand of
Fatma," devotees of the high-class picture theaters have a
rare treat in store for them.
Preliminary work is now being done to the end of making
an announcement to exhibitors of a list of features — some
even gorgeous spectacles — which will prove genuine head-
liners on any first-class program.
It is Mr. .\mbrosio's intention, as announced recently, to
specialize on productions for the American market. During
his four weeks' stay here he has made an exhaustive study
of existing conditions, and he returns fully confident that
he has correctly diagnosed the situation insofar as what
the American audiences are clamoring for. Henceforth he
will make pictures, the acting of which will be typically
American. One prominent Broadway star has already been
engaged to pose for two features, which are to be com-
menced immediately. Still more than this, he has taken
one of the best-known directors from our midst, who will
act in an advisory capacity so that all mannerisms and
gesticulations which are foreign to the American mind will
be eliminated.
Mr. Ambrosio was enthusiastic regarding the contract
which he had executed vvith the Authors Film Co., Inc., of
1432 Broadway, New York City. By the terms of this
agreement the Authors Film Co., Inc., will act as sole and
exclusive agent and distributor for the entire output of th.'j
Ambrosio studios in the continent of North America.
A CRITIC COMPLAINS OF KEYSTONES.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Having always been an admirer of Keystone comedies, I
have watched with great interest the releases they have put
out on the Triangle program. Together with innumerable
other individuals, I expected wonderful things from the new
Triangle-Keystone, and it is a tribute I feel that is due Mack
Sennett, as master producer, to say that with the excep-
tion of a very few their pictures have more than fulfilled
my highest e.xpectations.
There are but four exceptions. The Eddie Foy picture,
the Hale Hamilton picture, "The Game Old Knight" and
"The Hunt." While they are very laughable in places, I
consider they lack the distinctive touch and the decidedly
Keystone twist that have so immortalized the name of
Keystone.
After seeing any of these four pictures just enumerated,
one feels that while he has seen a good comedy, he has just
missed seeing a real Keystone.
Although not an expert in the matter of production, the
conclusion I have drawn is that the subdirectors responsible
for these pictures have not yet profited to the fullest extent
from the wonderful tuition offered by that peer of comedy
directors — Mack Sennett.
.\side from the pictures mentioned, however, I must ex-
press my delight with the Keystone productions the Triangle
has offered on its program.
AN INTERESTED CRITIC.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Government Enjoins Patents Company
Decree Entered Before Judge Dickinson Prohibits It from
Continuing Monopoly Declared Illegal — Defendants
Have Until February 24 to File Appeal.
ANOTHER move was made in the suit of the govern-
ment against the Motion Picture Patents Company
the General Fihn Company and others on January 24
in the United States Court for the Eastern District of Penn-
sylvania. Edvi'in P. Grosvenor, the solicitor for the govern-
ment, presented to Judge Oliver B. Dickinson a decree for
signature and settlement.
It will be noted that in the course of the decision it is
declared the defendants are engaged in a combination and
conspiracy in restraint of trade in violation of the law of
July 2. 1890. The specific acts which the court sets forth
as constituting an illegality are the several agreements enum-
erated in the petition for the assignment of patents to the
Motion Picture Patents Company; the contracts, licenses and
agreements enumerated in the petition — the license agree-
ments existing between the Patents Company and the
licensees, the license agreements between the company and
the exchanges, the licenses from the company to exhibitors,
the license agreements between the company and manufac-
turers of exhibiting machines, the license agreements be-
tween the company and the General Film Company, the
agreements between the General and the Patents Company,
and all other license agreements referred to in the petition.
While it is set forth that the defendants and their rep-
resentatives are enjoined from continuing the combination
complained of, it is distinctly set forth that nothing con-
tained in the decree shall be construed as preventing owners
of patents relating to the motion picture art and named in
the pleadings from granting lawful licenses under lawful con-
ditions to any of the defendants or to others or from col-
lecting royalties in the future from licensees. The decree
also states if an appeal be taken without delay — and the
defendants are given until February 24 in which to make
it — such action will operate as a stay of the decree pending
the determination of the appeal.
The decision is as follows:
In the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania. „ . , ..,«•■„ pi^
The United States of America, Petitioner, against Motion Pic-
ture Patents Company, General Film Company, Biograph Company,
Thomas A. Edison (Inc.), Essanay Film Manufacturing Company,
the Kalem Company (Inc.). George Klelne, Lubm Manufacturing
Company. Melies Manufacturing Company. Pathe Freres. the beiig
Polyscope Company, the Vitagraph Company of America. Armat
Moving Picture Company. Frank L. Dyer, Henry N. Marvin, J. J.
Kennedy William Pelzer, Samuel Long, J. A. Berst. S.egmund
Luhin. Gaston Melies, Albert E. Smith, George K. Spoor and W. N.
Plfasf'takl'"nottce'that the undersigned will present the within pro-
nosed decree to the Honorable Oliver B. Dickinson, at his Chambers in
thTpo4 Office Building, in the City of Philadelphia, State of Penn-
s^Wania on the 24th day of January. 1916, at 11 a. m. for signature
and settlement. ^^^.^ p Q„s^enor,
Solicitor for Petitioner. OfBce and Post Offlce Address, 40 Wall street,
Boroueh of Manhattan. City of New York. rtr„....
To Charles F. Kingsley. Esq.. 74 Broadway. New \ork Cty. [Here
follow other names of attorneys for defendants.]
■ Before Oliver B. Dickinson. United States District Judge.
Decree -^This cause came on for final hearing upon the pleadings
and all the evidence and was argued on behalf of the peti .oner by
Edwin P Grosvenor. special assistant to the Attorney General, and on
hehT» of the defendants by Charles F. Kingsley. Melville Church ani
Reuben O Moon and thereafter, upon consideration thereof the (^ourt
Announced and caused to be filed, on October 1, IfllS, its written opinion
"'wh^reuron the Court adjudged, ordered and decreed as follows :
First-That the petition be and is hereby dismissed as to the defendant,
''tlllJ-Tt'T.\l\?TA':Z Long occurred after the final hearing
""^hSrdl^Thft 'th™ d"eVn7aX- (other than the Melies Manufacturing
Company against whom the petition is dismissed) and each of them
ha^ attempted to monopolize and have monopolized and have combined
and cons?i?ed among themselves and with each other, to monopolize
Inart of the trade or commerce among the several States, consisting
of the trade in Alms, cameras and projecting machines and parts
thereof in violation of the Act of Congress, approved July 2 1890
entitled ''An Act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful
'%'ur?hl-T'ifat°t''he''''deiendants (other than the said Melies Manufac-
tuHng Company) and each of them have entered into and are engaged
in a comb naUon and conspiracy in restraint of trade and commerce
.nmon-rte several states in films, cameras and projecting machines
a^d parts thereof in violation of the Act of Congress approved July 2.
1S90 entitled "An act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful
'''Fi?tin°"Thaf tTe" several" agreements enumerated in the petition tor
thrassTgnment of patents to the ' Motion Picture Patents Company
namely Petitioner's Exhibits 2. 3, 4. and 5; the contracts, licenses
an" aereements enumerated in the petition, to wit. the license agree-
ments entered into between the Motion Picture Patents Company and the
Patents (Company licensees, to wit, the Biograph Company Thomas
A Fdlson Tnc Essanay Film Manufacturing Company. Knlcm Com-
pany GeorikleTne. Luhin Manufacturing Company, ^ Pathe Freres
SeHg' Polyscope Company, Vitagraph Company of America and Gaston
and Gt'orge Melies, of which Exhibit .'I, annexed to the Petition, is a
ropy ; the license agreements between the Patents Company and the
rental exchanges, of which Exhibit 4, annexed to the Petition, is a
copy ; the licenses from the Patents Company to the exhibitors, of
which Petitioner's Exhioit 4 is typical; the license agreements between
the Patents Company and manufacturers of exhibiting machines, of
which Exhibit 5, annexed to the petition, is a copy ; the license agree-
ments between the Patents Company and the General Film Company,
of which Exhibit 7, annexed to the petition, is a copy ; the agreements
between the General Film Company and the said Patents Company
licensets. to wit, the Biograph Company, Thomas A. Edison, Inc.,
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, Kalem Company, George Kleine,
L.ubin Manufacturing Company, Pathe Freres, Selig Polyscope Com-
pany and Vitagraph Company of America, and Gaston and George
Melies. of which Exhibit 8, annexed to the petition, is a copy ; and all
other license agretments, referred to and described in the petition,
the answers, or in the evidence superseding or succeeding the above
enumerated license agreements and contracts, including among others
defendants' exhibits 4^, 4S and 5L) ; and all licenses under said patents
so assigned to the Patents Company, and granted by it, have been,
were and are the means adopted and used by the defendants in order
to carry into effect the objects and purposes of said unlawful com-
bination and conspiracy in restraint of said interstate trade and com-
merce in films, cameras and projecting machines and parts thereof
in violation of said Act of Congress and that the said contracts,
licenses and agreements are therefore hereby declared illegal and the
defendants, and all and each of them and their officers, agents, servants
and employees are enjoined and prohibited from doing anything in
furtherance of said agreements and from enforcing in any manner
said agreements or any of the terms thereof ; except that in so far
as any defendant may deem himself or itself entitled to a money
claim against any other defendant or defendants on account of past
transactions under said agreements, contracts or licenses, the same
may be prosecuted, defended, appealed and adjudicated in any and all
courts.
Sixth — That the said contract, agreements and licenses enumerated
in the petition and the combination therein described was a conspiracy
in restraint of trade and commerce among the several states and
were and are illegal.
Seventh — That the said defendants, their ofBcers, agents, servants
and employees, are enjoined and prohibited from continuing their said
combination, conspiracy and monopoly and attempt to monopolize in-
terstate commerce in said articles by means of the said unlawful con-
tracts or license agreements or by any other means similar thereto.
Eighth — Nothing in this decree contained shall be construed to prevent
whoever may be the owner or owners of the patents relating to the
motion picture art named in the pleadings and evidence herein from
granting lawful licenses under lawful conditions to any of the de-
fendants or to others, nor to prevent the defendants or others from
taking lawful licenses from the owners of said patents. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed to prohibit whoever may be the owner
of the said patent or patents from collecting royalties in the future
from licenses.
Ninth — That the said defendants, their oflBcers, directors, agents,,
servants and employees, are enjoined and prohibited from resuming,
engaging in, continuing or carrying into further effect the combination
and conspiracy, the monopoly and attempt to monopolize adjudged
illegal hereby and from engaging in or entering into any tike com-
bination or conspiracy or monopoly or attempt to monopolize the
effect of which will be to restrain commerce in said articles among
the several States of the United States or in the territories of the
United States by making any express or implied agreement or arrange-
ment, together or one with another, like that adjudged illegal herein
relative to the control or management of the business of the said
defendants in films, cameras, projecting machines and other accessories
of the motion picture business, the effect of which will be to prevent
each and any of them from carrying on interstate trade and com-
merce in said articles in competition with the others.
Tenth. — That judgment for its lawful costs is hereby given in favor
of the petitioner and against the defendants except Samuel Long,,
deceased, and the Melies Manufacturing Company as to whom the
petition is dismissed.
Eleventh — Should an appeal be taken herein without delay, such
appeal shall operate as a stay of this decree during the pendency of
such appeal.
Twelfth. — It is further ordered that this decree be entered this 24tb
day of January. 1916, but shall not become operative until the 24th
day of February. lf>16, on which day the parties or any of them may-
appear at Room 803, Post Office Building, P'hiladelphia, and pray an
appeal in open court.
By the Court: DICKINSON.
U. S. District Judge.
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W. Eugene Moore, Alfred Moser, Leo Wirth and Harris
Gordon at Thanhouser's Jacksonville Studio.
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THE MOVING PICfURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
The Motion Picture Exhibitor
FIGHTING LEGISLATION IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Strong Opposition Against Federal Censorship Bill — Many
Measures Offered in Bay State Legislature.
By William M. Flynn.
A STATE wide campaign is about to be inaugurated by
the members of the Moving Picture Exhibitors'
League of Massachusetts, Inc., to secure the con-
sensus of public opinion toward the proposed Federal cen-
sorship law now boiling in the Congressional pot at Wash-
ington. The campaign will be more one of education than
anything else for the exhibitors plan to show their patrons
just what hardships the new law would force upon the mov-
ing picture industry.
According to the present arrangement which was worked
out by the executive committee in the office of Grenville S.
MacFarland every exhibitor in Massachusetts will be asked
to throw upon his screen at every performaiwre a statement
to be adopted by the league outlining the purpose of the new
law, the attitude of the Massachusetts exhibitors toward it,
and the method agreed upon to try and forestall its passage
by Congress.
Printed slips will be given to patrons at all performances
or exhibitions in moving picture houses in Massachusetts,
which the patrons will be asked to sign. The slips will regis-
ter the disapproval of the persons signing them and voice
their sentiments in opposition to the proposed new Federal
censorship law. The various theaters of Massachusetts will
be divided up into districts similar to the present congres-
sional districts and all the signed slips collected in any thea-
ter will be bundled together and forwarded to the Congress-
man representing that district in Washington with a request
that he not only vote against the bill but do his utmost to
defeat it.
In this manner the exhibitors hope to arouse tremendous
public sentiment in opposition to the bill and to impress upon
the lawmakers at Washington that the people of Massa-
chusetts are satisfied with the existing censorship regulations
in this state and that they will take to heart any attempt upon
the part of those in Washington to interfere with one of their
chief forms of entertainment. It is highly probable that this
campaign will also be conducted in the other states in New
England and may also be extended to the other states of
the Union.
The exhibitors of Massachusetts have not been slow to
realize that any Congressman is going to think twice and
think seriously before voting in favor of any bill if he re-
ceives a petition, signed by thousands of voters in his dis-
-trict, to vote against it.
A campaign similar to this one was conducted in Massa-
chusetts last year when all sorts of censorship bills were be-
fore the Massachusetts Legislature. The people were with
the exhibitors from the outset. They were not in sympathy
with any of the bills and the members of the legislature were
-not allowed to forget that fact with the result that all of the
bills were killed outright.
In soliciting the support of the public the exhibitors have
made no mistake. They have always been square with the
people of Massachusetts and the people of Massachusetts
appreciate it and have responded by supporting financially
and morally the exhibitors' efforts to better conditions in this
state. For that reason the exhibitors are looking forward
-to as great success in the coming national campaign as they
secured in the last one held in this state.
Proposed State Legislation.
While several bills affecting the various branches of the
moving picture industry have been cast into the legislative
forumat the State House this year no censorshipmeasures
have made their appearance, much to the gratification of the
exhibitors. The time set for filing petitions for legislation is
passed and any new measures that appear for introduction
in either the House of Representatives or the Senate can
only be admitted under suspension of the rules.
In view of the treatment accorded many of the belated
bills proponents of increased censorship in Massachusetts
will find it rather rough sledding in attempting to get their
pet views before the General Court this year. Included in
the legislative policy for 1916 is a short session, and as the
makeup of both branches is practically the same as last year
the members of the legislature will not look too kindly upon
any censorship bills seeking admission at this late date.
Many of the solons remember the trials to which they were
subjected by the censorship bills presented last year and they
do not relish the idea of going through a similar experience
again this year.
More than a few petitions dealing with other phases of leg-
islation have been denied admission to date and there is noth-
ing in evidence to assume that the members of the legislature
will break down their policy to satisfy the whims of a few
adherents of greater censorship for films. However, there
are enough bills in the fire to occupy the attention of those
interested for some time to come.
The "Thirty-Minute Bill."
The bill introduced by Representative Charles "Sandy"
Chapman of Cambridge, which provides that all moving pic-
ture theaters must furnish ten minutes of some other form of
amusement or entertainent for every thirty minutes of films
now has a sister bill. This bill is almost a duplicate of the
thirty-minute bill, except that it provides that in cases where
films are shown for a period of twenty-five minutes, the
owner or manager of a moving picture theater must provide
some other form of amusement for a period of at least eight
minutes. This second bill was introduced by Senator James
P. Timilty of Boston on the petition of Walter W. Regan.
It is known the vaudeville interests are behind the Chap-
man bill, but the reason for introducing the second bill has
not been made quite clear to those on the outside. It is be-
lieved, however, that the same idea is responsible for both
measures and that the second was introduced in the hope that
one of them might slide by.
The claim has been set up by some moving picture men
that these bills are unconstitutional and for that reason have
no standing in the legislature. There is a great deal to be
said in favor of the stand taken by these men, who are
principally proprietors of small houses showing films ex-
clusively. By dint of much hard work they have built up a
following and have established properties that are valuable.
Their houses are not big enough to support vaudeville and
the passage of either of these bills would virtually compel
them to put on acts between films or go out of business.
This, they say, amounts to nothing more or less than con-
fiscation of property and there are many who agree with
them. And, again, the people have no say in the matter.
Under the terms of these bills they will have to take what
is given them and be satisfied. If it comes down to the last
analysis. ,\ttorney-General Henry C. Attwill will be re-
quested to render an opinion as to the constitutionalty of
either or both of these bills. Judging from the outlook, how-
ever, neither of them will be enacted into law.
An Anti-Advertising Slide Bill.
Rep. John L. Donovan of Boston, sometimes called the
"Mayor "of Chinatown," has filed a bill in the House that has
created consideralile gossip and the reason for which has not
been made plain as yet. The bill was introduced on the pe-
tition of James H. Brennan of Charlestown and if passed
will put an end to advertising by means of slides projected
on the screens of moving picture houses. The bill reads as
follows:
■■Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any owner, proprietor, or man-
ager of a moving pioture theater in the City of Boston to allow the
u^e of his screen for the display of any advertisement or announcement,
with the exception of advertisements and announcements for religious
or charitable institutions and events, or when it refers to his own
theatrical affairs. . . ^ ^ « **,
■■Section 2 Tt shall be the duty of the licensing department of the
Mayor's ofHre of the City of Boston to enforce the provisions of this act.
•■Section S. Any violation of this statute shall be punishable by a fine
of not less than fifty dollars ($30.00) nor more than two hundred dollars
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(JioO.iio). and for repetition of the offense the license of the offender
shall be forfeited.
■'Section 4. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
"Section 5. This act shall take effect within thirty (30) days after its
passage."
While this bill is a special act applying only to moving pic-
ture theaters in the city of Boston, it will probably be
amended to include all the moving picture theaters in Massa-
chusetts, as the legislature, as a rule, is opposed to passing
special legislation. The purpose of the amendment will be
to secure consideration of the proposition at the hands of
those who will have the matter in charge.
It is reasonable to believe that the advertising men of
Massachusetts will strongly oppose this bill, as it treads on
their toes none too gently. This bill would also bar a host
of industrial films that are now being put out annually by
large, enterprising concerns who look upon them as con-
vincing advertising of their business and an asset that is not
to be choked off without a protest.
The source of this bill may be found among some persons
who complain of exhibitors "wasting time" showing adver-
tisements at intermission in moving picture exhibitions or
between films. In some quarters it is thought political rea-
sons may have fostered the measur-e. but whatever the rea-
son for its inception the petition will have difficulty in get-
ting through the legislature.
Another "Race Prejudice" Bill.
The "Birth of a Nation" bill has made its appearance this
year as an added section of the anti-African dod.ger bill.
This bill was presented by Rep. James G. Wolff of Boston
and is the annual petition of a certain class of colored per-
sons to prohibit any form of the so-called African dodging
in Massachusetts on the ground that it reflects upon the
colored race. The section that deals with films reads as
follows:
"Whoever for hire or in a public place engages in or man-
ages any game, device or amusement tending to arouse ridi-
cule, contempt, dislike or hatred toward any citizen, class,
race or religion shall be punished by a fine of not more than
five hundred dollars or by imprisonment of not more than
three years."
The colored people who were back of the "Birth of a Na-
tion" bill last year will probably storm the State House
again this year in support of this new measure. The fear
rankles in their breasts that Massachusetts may be invaded
by another film similar to the "Birth of a Nation" and they
are seeking some effective method of preventing its exhibi-
tion. Although the fi.ght over this bill will be devoid of the
spectacular features which surrounded the "Birth of a Na-
tion" it will nevertheless be just as energetic on the part
of the proponents and will demand a lot of attention from
those opposed to it.
To Regulate Sale of Tickets.
If a bill presented by Rep. Edward N. Dahlborg of Brock-
ton is passed it will materially reduce the profits of many of
the moving picture exhibitors in this state, as it prohibits the
sale of tickets after the house is full and does away with
standin,g room alto.gether. The principal section of the bill
is worded as follows:
"It shall be unlawful to sell a ticket of admission to any
theater, concert hall, or other place of amusement where
seats are provided, to sell to any person a ticket purporting
to entitle the holder to a seat unless a seat is available at
the time of the sale and at the time of the entrance of the
purchaser to the theater." ,
Two bills have been entered by Rep. John W. Craig of
Boston, one of which prohibits a moving picture exhibitor
from raising the price of admission on special occasions
and the other forbidding him to sell tickets anywhere except
in his box oflice. The first bill if enacted into law would
prevent moving picture exhibitors from boosting their prices
on holidays or at times when they were showing special and
costly attractions. The second bill is aimed more particii-
larly at managers and owners of big theaters who turn their
tickets over to agents or speculators than it is at moving pic-
ture houses. The penalties for violating the provisions of
these two bills and the Dahlborg bill are left to the discre-
tion of the court.
Other Regulations Proposed.
There are three bills before the legislature to take cine-
matographs out from under the rigid restrictions that gov-
ern the exhibition of moving pictures in Massachusetts.
One of these was introduced by Rep. J. Weston Allen of
Newton and accompanies a petition signed by George F.
Moulton of Boston and Leon E. Dadmun of Soraerville.
The bill refers to the existing law and says that the pro-
visions of the most exacting sections "shall not apply to any
cinematograph or similar apparatus operated with only cellu-
lose acetate films not more than one inch and one-fourth
in width and requiring not more than five hundred watts of
electric current to operate the arc; nor shall they apply to
any cinematograph or similar apparatus operated by means
of an incandescent bulb requiring not more than one hundred
and ten volts of current, the mechanism of which apparatus
is enclosed in a box or case of asbestos or other fire-resisting
material, provided, however, that such machine shall not be
kept or used in or upon any of the premises defined in sec-
tion 1 of this act except under such regulations as the chief
of the district police shall prescribe."
The motive for this bill is to allow the introduction of
small moving picture outfits into homes, schools, churches,
etc. A bill almost exactly like this one has been intro-
duced into the Senate on the petition of Eugene P. Cornell
of Wellesley.
The third cinematograph measure is the child of Rep,
Edward I. Kelley of Boston and contains the following
provisions:
"It shall be lawful for cinematographs to be used and
moving picture apparatus to be operated in church halls or
other buildings or any buildings under the control of re-
ligious corporations provided that the operator and the
apparatus are duly licensed and the buildings and arrange-
ments conform to such rules and regulations as may be im-
posed by the inspector of buildings or building commissioner
or other like authority in the city or town concerned."
Rep. Thomas J. Giblin of East Boston is responsible for
a bill that is friendly to the industry, inasmuch as it provides
that moving picture houses outside of the Metropolitan fire
hazard zone do not have to be of first-class construction if
they live up to certain building regulations outlined in the
bill.
Educating the Public
Northwestern Ohio League Will Conduct Lectures in Behalf
of Better Pictures.
CA. MEGOWN, special representative of the North-
eastern Ohio Motion Picture Exhibitors' League, is
• completing arrangements for a series of free lectures
on various phases of the moving picture business. The first
of the series will be held in the near future at the Camera-
phone theater on Euclid avenue, of which Mr. Megown is
proprietor.
It is planned to display films such as "The Stoning" and
"The Way Back," both Edison pictures, and the Essanay
picture, "The Temper," and call the attention of the public
to the fact that none of the persons outside of the picture
profession who are interesting themselves in the "better
film" movement have taken any notice of pictures of this
high character. "There are many such films being shown,"
Mr. Megown says, "but the people who are seeking to uplift
the motion picture business never take any notice of them."
Mr. Megown and B. J. Sawyer, president of the league, are
also planning a series of lectures in various theaters on
"Pictures and Censorship." They will arrange special pro-
grams of films passed by the Ohio Board of Censors but
which exhibitors contend are not proper pictures. The lec-
tures by Mr. Megown and Mr. Sawyer will explain why these
films have come under the ban of the exhibitors though
endorsed by the censors.
"It might be well to call the attention of the public to
the fact that the pictures in question are on the shelf instead
of in the theaters," Mr. Megown said.
The new Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League is developing into quite a healthy youngster. _ At its
last meeting, January 18, the league accepted theapplications
of 69 new members. There are now 127 exhibitors on the
active list.
OKLAHOMA CONVENTION CALLED.
The convention of the Oklahoma Moving Picture Exhibi-
tors' League will be held in Oklahoma City, Feb. 11 and 12.
Indications point to an unusually large attendance, as some
iinportant matters are to come up for consideration.
BALL PROCEEDS TO ACTORS' FUND.
The Pittsburgh Screen Club, composed of moving picture
men, has decided to give ten per cent, of the profits of its
forthcoming ball, next month, to the Actors' Fund of America.
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Western Producers to Co-operate
Jesse Lasky, Just Back from Coast, Outlines Some of the
Things the Manufacturers Aim to Accomplish.
AFTER an absence from New York of several months,
Jesse Lasky, president of the feature producing com-
pany bearing his name, has returned to New \ ork
for a five weeks' stay. Mr. Lasky, while insisting that he
likes California, admitted that the sharp, clear weather he
found on his arrival in his former home was much to his
liking. In the fine new offices of his company, which he
had not before seen, Mr. Lasky talked the other day of
general conditions on the
Pacific coast, of the agi-
tation regarding censor-
ship and other things,
and of the new organiza-
tion formed by the pro-
ducers for the combined
solving of the problems
confronting all manu-
facturers. He announced,
too, that "The Cheat"
will be dramatized.
One of the more im-
portant subjects dis-
cussed by Mr. Lasky was
the formation of the
Motion Picture Produc-
ers' Association. The
initial action looking to
the organization of the
manufacturers was in-
spired by the fact that
for a long time there was
an absence of co-opera-
tion from the city. Los
Angeles and its news-
papers permitted attacks
on the industry without
Every studio on the coast is rep-
Permanent headquarters wil
Jesse L. Lasky.
has been used as the basis for a stage production, and it
would seem his impression is founded in fact.
Mr. Lasky announced that James Young, who has made
many pictures for the Vitagraph and Peerless companies,
was to leave for the Lasky studios on Wednesday, January
26, accompanied by his assistant and cameraman. Allusion
was made to the recent acquisitions by the Lasky scenario
department in George Bronson Howard and Paul Dickey.
Mr. Lasky said a staff of playwrights in the east were under
contract to write for his company, among these being Wil-
lard Mack.
"I don't believe today the producers in Los Angeles have
anv complaint to make against the city," said Mr. Lasky in
conclusion. "The attitude of the authorities and the citi-
zens appears to be entirely fair. At the time of the recent
misunderstanding it did seem as if every day saw the for-
mation of a committee or organization to co-operate with
the picture men. The result has been that if any manufac-
turer had in mind the contingency of moving to some more
congenial community he has put away the thought. As
an illustration of what the coming to another city of a pic-
ture manufacturer might mean we may take the case of our
company. A census was made of the employees and their
families and it was learned that if we changed our base of
operations it would involve the transfer of 1,250 persons.
Our expenditure each year is in excess of a million dollars.
So it is easy to understand why any community would be
willing to give land and build a studio."
attempting to stop them,
resented in the association.
be established, and the offices will be in charge of a secre-
tary, who will have had no previous connection with the
business. To make the association more comprehensive
in its scope, eastern manufacturers without Los Angeles
affiliations will be invited to become associate members.
One of the duties of the secretary will be adjustment
of differences that may arise between the members. An-
other will be the handling of various matters that may
arise from time to time in which both the community and
the manufacturers may be concerned. A third and Ijy no
means not a minor subject that will receive close considera-
tion will be the manner in which employees carry out their
agreements.
The new association in the ends it will seek to attain will
be an elaboration of the Motion Picture Board of Trade
of America. In other words, where the one is concerned
more with business affairs, the Los Angeles association will
confine itself to the production or studio side.
"The business has grown so rapidly that it was only after
the industry had reached present proportions the producers
began to realize they must organize to protect themselves,"
said- Mr. Lasky. "It is believed that steps may be taken
that will tend to keep salaries at a more normal basis. We
believe the establishment of equitable conditions will be
for the good of the player as well as of the manufacturer.
"Of course you have heard of the recent agitation in Los
Angeles. One result of it was that delegations from many
cities have visited us. Chambers of commerce and boards
of trade have been very anxious to get us to go to their
respective communities, oiTering us land and in some cases
agreeing to build studios on our specifications."
Mr. Lasky spoke of the prospects of the Los Angeles mo-
tion picture auxiliary committee to raise money for the
Actors' Fund, of which he is the local chairman. He said
the committee hoped to raise close to $100,000. He em-
phasized the growing recognition of the fact that "the
play's the thing."
"The Cheat," the recent production featuring Fanny Ward,
is to be dramatized. In all probability Miss Ward will play
the leading role: very likely some of the players who sup-
ported her will be seen in the cast. Mr. Lasky said that
before his return to the coast he will close a deal for the
dramatization. He has an option on the services of two
prominent dramatists. Mr. Lasky is under the impression
that this is the first instance where a successful screen story
Kuhn Joins Mahin Agency
PAUL R. KUHN, for the past five years associated with
the Nichols-Finn Advertising Company, has severed
his connection with that organization to join the
Mahin ,\dvertising Company, Monroe Building, Chicago. Mr.
Kuhn is well known in film circles, having assisted in prepar-
i n g the advertising
campaigns for "The
Million Dollar Mys-
tery," "The Diamond
from the Sky," "The
Girl and the Game,"
the Chicago Tribune's
Belgian War Pictures
and the widely adver-
tised film "The Ger-
man Side of the War."
Recently Mr. Kuhn
has given much of his
attention to the inter-
ests of the Mutual
Film Corporation in
promoting "The Eight
Million Dollar Mutual
Program" and "Mutual
M a s t e rpictures, De
Luxe Edition."
Ever since the mo-
tion picture industry
began to break into
the advertising lime-
light. Mr. Kuhn has
been identified with its advertising activities. He has been
engaged upon the advertising efforts of such organizations
as the Mutual Film Corporation, the American Film Com-
pany, the Indian Film Company, the Syndicate Film Cor-
poration, the North American Film Corporation and the
States Film Corporation.
Few advertising men in America have made such a deep
study of the film industry as has Mr. Kuhn. In his new
association Mr. Kuhn will handle all the advertising for
George Kleine's new motion picture novel by Rupert Hughes
in which Billie Burke and Henry Kolker will be featured.
Paul R. Kuhn.
BALSHOFER TAKES COMPANY SOUTH.
.\nother Metro company headed by Fred J. Balshofer,
director in chief, has gone to Jacksonville, Fla., where ex-
teriors will be made for a big production, as yet unnamed.
There were fifteen persons in all in the party, including
Marguerite Snow, the charming and popular Metro star;
Zella Call, formerly leading woman with Al Jolson, in
"Dancing Around"; John Goldsworthy, leading man in sev-
eral Metro productions, and Howard Truesdell, who will
assist Mr. Balshofer in the direction of the new photoplay,
and also play a leading role. The Balshofer feature will
be produced by the Quality Pictures Corporation for the
I^letro program.
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George Kleine Interviewed on the "Billie Burke" Serial.
DURING George Kleine's brief stay in the city last
week 1 learned that work had been actively in progress
on the ■'Billie Burke" serial for two weeks past, at
the Kleine studios in New York, and that the first release
will he made probably in April. As the name of the serial
has not yet been decided upon, the designation given above
is used for the time being.
I had the privilege of seeing a few proofs of the earliest
scenes in the first episode, and was firmly impressed that
Billie Burke will prove one of the most magnetic and beauti-
ful of all film stars. To me she appeared to still greater
advantage before the camera than on the stage, and that is
saying a great deal.
Mr. Kleine informed me that the present plan is to make
the serial in twenty episodes, of two reels each, and, judging
from the scenes viewed, I consider that the story by Rupert
Hughes in films opens up with fine promise.
"Henry Kolker, as the leading man, is doing the best work
of his career," said Mr. Kleine. "No expense has been spared
in selecting the very finest cast, with a particular eye to type
and suitability. The film story will be very high class and
will be marked by an atmosphere of refinement, without de-
priving it of any of its inherent virility or power.
"In some respects the film will establish a precedent, with
respect to the high salaries of the entire cast. Even the
subordinate parts are being taken by artists of the highest
rank.
"In the matter of sets we are aiming at a refinement and
perfection that will appeal to good taste. The cheap melo-
dramatic thrills are being carefully avoided, also everything
that might be considered tawdry.
"In the matter of costumes the most artistic care is being
taken. A contract has been made with Lady Duff Gordon
covering all the gowns that will be worn by Miss Burke
throughout the twenty episodes. These gowns will be spe-
cially designed by Lady Duff Gordon herself, while keeping
particularly in mind the role and the personality of the star.
"As I have before stated, the title has not yet been de-
cided upon, or at least it is not yet ready for publication.
"I do not believe in mentioning the cost of the production,
on account of the exaggerated statements usually made in
such cases. It can be readily inferred, however, from the
personnel of the cast and the costly elaboration of other
factors in the production, and also taking into consideration
the period of time consumed in the making, that the final
figures will exceed the cost of any other films, of any magni-
tude, ever made, and I am conservative in making this
statement."
Mme. Beriza, Prominent Grand Opera Star, Signed by Selig.
Marguerite Beriza, the celebrated soprano now with the
Chicago Grand Opera Company, signed a contract last week
to become a Selig moving picture star. This great artiste,
whose salary in grand opera has been well up in the thou-
sands yearly, has never appeared before a moving picture
camera, but, a lover of art in every form, she believes that
she has in moving pictures a great artistic opportunity.
Mme. Beriza in her early career carried ofT first prize in
the Paris Conservatoir as pianist and vocalist, and won
enviable popularity at the Paris Opera Comique. Later, with
her former husband, Lucien Muratorex, numerous artistic
operatic successes were achieved.
The popular song bird has had a brilliant career in this
country. She sang in the Boston Opera Company for three
years, and was a notable member of the Metropolitan Opera
Company in New York City. Her well-known successes in
"Faust." "Tales of Hoffman," "La Tosca," "Louise," etc., are
too well remembered to require discussion here.
The advent of this talented international operatic artiste
in the making of moving pictures will mark a most unusual
departure. In the height of her successful career in grand
opera, Mme. Beriza has taken the decisive step to become
a permanent star in moving pictures. Her fine talent as an
actress contributed largely to her high standing as an operatic
soprano, and will doubtless Vifin for her renown and popularity
on the moving picture screen.
Mme. Beriza will join the acting forces of the Selig Poly-
scope Company early in February, and in all likelihood will
he engaged both at the Los Angeles and Chicago studios of
that company.
On the Division of Moving Picture Rights Between Theatrical
Managers and Playwrights.
The Authors' League of America, with a membership that
includes most of the best-known writers in the country, re-
cently drafted a form of contract for use between playwrights
and producing theatrical managers.
Some of the principal clauses of the contract touch on
percentage royalty, on the prohibition of the theatrical man-
ager from making any change in a play without first secur-
ing the written consent of the author, while one of them,
clause 7, treats of the division of the moving picture rights
between the manager and the author. The clause makes
them equal partners in the disposition of the screen rights,
on which decision the official bulletin of the Authors' League
makes the following comment:
I'nder present conditions tlie motion picture rights to a play are fre-
quently more valuable than the performing rights. For it is a strange
fact that better terms can be arranged for the motion picture rights
to a play which has failed in production and which, at best, contains
not half material for five reels of motion pictures than for motion
picture rights to a book so replete with picturesque and dramatic
action that the strain upon the already tottering imagination of the
scenario-Wright and the photoplay director is reduced to a minimum.
Why the manager should get any interest whatever in the motion
picture rights is a mystery. Three years ago he didn't know they
existed. Today he insists that he can't afford to produce a play with-
out the safeguard against loss provided by his fifty per cent, interest
in the motion picture rights. He not only insists, he gets that interest
or refuses to produce the play.
It might be said with equal point that the author of the
play was equally ignorant of moving picture rights three or
more years ago. When the play was completed, the author
had invested so much of time and brain effort in it, and he
looked solely to its production on the stage for payment.
The theatrical manager who decided on producing it also
looked to its stage production to reimburse him for the
amount laid out on the producing company and other ex-
penses, besides a profit on his investment. In case of failure
the manager was by far the greater loser, because he had
taken greater chances.
.\s he takes the same chances now — greater, perhaps — and
since the author is decidedly not taking any more, can the
manager be consistently blamed for insisting upon his share
of the moving picture rights to safeguard him against failure?
The author gets a certain publicity that is valuable even
when his play may prove a failure; because in certain ele-
ments the play may have been strong, while perhaps in
construction or otherwise it was weak and the dramatic critics
may have written with hope that the author would do better
next time and turn out a success.
The manager who lost his money on the author's failure
may not have the opportunity to get it back on the author's
successful play, and so we cannot blame him if he insists,
in each case, on equal participation in moving picture rights.
He is entitled to his pound of flesh as much as is the author,
if not more so.
Chicago Film Brevities.
George Kleine arrived in the city Saturday morning. Janu-
ary 15, and returned to New York Tuesday, January 18.
Speaking of the one-reel comedies featuring Harry Watson,
of Bickel & Watson. Mr. Kleine said: "We are filling a few
preliminary dates in large houses like the Strand in New
York and the Ziegfeld in Chicago. My first opinion of these
farce comedies, that they are the most original farce com-
edies yet offered, has been confirmed by the public. I con-
fess that my object has been to demonstrate to exhibitors
generally — because of the usual suspicions — that we have here
a series of one-reel farce comedies of tremendous drawing
power. These few dates in the large houses have been exclu-
sive, and the films, which comprise a series of ten, will be
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
759
released through my branch offices, exclusively, after they
have been given the preliminary demonstration. We are
making another series of one-reel farce comedies that will
feature George Bickel, Mr. Watson's partner, which will be
^released at a later date, although both partners appear in
'the first set of ten, notably in a film reproduction of their
famous stage comedy prize fight. I may state that in the
preliminary showings of the present series of ten, each farce
comedy is run for one week." Kitty Kelly, photodramatic
critic of the Chicago Tribune, writes of Harry Watson's
comedy as follows: "At last an original comedian has de-
veloped a case of genuine funniness which doesn't show a
trace of Chaplinitis. He is Harry Watson, of Kleine, and as
a dilapidated tramp he is the stimulator of spontaneous laugh-
ter. Though his relationship with soap may be infrequent,
his fun is clean."
* * *
Harper & Brothers, publishers, have arranged for a special
photoplay edition of Rex Beach's "The Ne'er-Do-Well,"
which was recently filmed by the Selig Polyscope Company.
The book is embellished with scenes from the Selig play.
« * *
Phil H. Solomon, formerly connected with the Chicago
office of the Metro Pictures Corporation, is now city repre-
sentative of the Bluebird Photoplays, Inc., with headquarters
at 109 North Dearborn street, this city.
* * *
Samuel B. Yonan, son of B. Yonan, who is the only mov-
ing picture exhibitor in Urumia, Persia, called at the World
office last week. Mr. Yonan, Sr., is owner of the Shainshah
theater in Urumia, which seats 250 people. An admission
of 25 cents is charged for a program of three reels of Pathe
Freres product. This program is changed once a week.
There are only two or three moving picture theaters through-
out Persia, Mr. Yonan. Jr., states. Samuel B. Yonan left
Urumia in 1910 and came to .'\merica to engage in the mov-
ing picture business here. Mr. Yonan was formerly con-
nected with Pathe Freres in Joinville fnear Paris), France,
in the capacity of darkroom man. While here he has been
connected, in the same capacity, with several firms. Alto-
gether Mr. Yonan has had five years' experience in pho-
tography, and is now fitting himself to be a cameraman. It
is his intention to return to Persia after the war and engage
in the producing business there.
* * *
The Board of Trade of Vicksburg, Miss., is planning to
co-operate with the Selig Polyscope Company in the filming
of Winston Churchill's great novel, "The Crisis." Accord-
ing to Vicksburg newspapers, a letter was recently received
from Mr. Selig, stating that a representative of the Selig
Company would shorth- visit Vicksburg to inspect the loca-
tions called for in Churchill's work. It was agreed by the
Vicksburg Board of Trade that should Mr. Selig respond to
a personal invitation to visit Vicksburg again that he will be
so favorably impressed with the many charms of the scenic
environment of that city and surrounding delta that he might
be persuaded in time to open a branch studio in the city.
The Vicksburg Board of Trade has taken official action to
assist Mr. Selig in every way possible to assure the success
of the great drama of ante-bellum days. "The Crisis" ex-
terior scenes, according to present plans, will be taken in
St. Louis, Nashville and Vicksburg, and several thousand
people and elaborate equipment will be required to make
the spectacular scenes complete.
* * *
The nuns of the Ursuline Convent, on State street. New
Orleans, La., recently saw moving pictures for the first time,
when M. L. Alexander, president of the Conservation Com-
mission of Louisiana, delivered an illustrated address on the
natural resources of the state, for the benefit of the pupils
of that institution and their instructors. By the aid of col-
ored lantern slides the spectators were taken on a picture
tour of the state — to tlie sulphur mines, the salt mines, the
forests, and through the oil and gas fields. After the show-
ing of the slides, three reels of moving pictures taken by
Stanley Clisby Arthur, the commission's ornithologist, were
projected on the screen by the Portoscope, a portable mov-
ing picture machine that can be set up and used to exhibit
pictures anywhere.
« ♦ ♦
For the week beginning Monday, January 24, the Stude-
baker will inaugurate the policy of two programs a week.
The Monday program, which will run until Wednesday
night, inclusive, will be "D'Artagnan," featuring Orrin John-
son, and "Perils of the Park," Keystone, in which Alice
Davenport and Harry Gribbon take the principal roles. On
Thursday and for the balance of the week the Kay-Bee fea-
ture, "Acquitted," with Wilfred Lucas, and "A Movie Star"
by Keystone, featuring Mack Swain, will be the screen
offerings.
* * 4i
A recent cablegram from London states that official mov-
ing pictures of actual fighting operations of the British
army in France and Flanders are being taken under the
direction of the war department, and that they will soon be
exhibited before the British public so as to inform them
what the army is doing. The receipts from the sale and
rent of these films will be devoted to the aid of disabled
soldiers and their dependents.
* * *
Walter W. Evans, special traveling representative of the
Precision Machine Company (Simplex), spent last week
in the city looking after the trade. He left for Detroit
and Saginaw, Mich., after which Milwaukee and Minneapo-
lis will be visited. Mr. Evans is covering all the territory
in the middle west in the interests of his company, from
Pittsburgh in the east as far west as Denver, and from St.
Louis as far north as Minneapolis. Mr. Evans reported
growing activity in his line in the territory assigned him.
* * *
\ fire in the basement of the building of the Panorama
theater, 5110 Prairie avenue, lasted two hours on Sunday,
January 16. Harry Friedman, manager, telephoned the fire
department and ordered the lights in the theater turned on.
He then announced that there was a fire nearby and that it
was advisable for his patrons to leave for a few moments
until the danger, if any, was ascertained. Only a few of
the audience paid any heed, and it was not until he ordered
the side fire exits opened and the pictures stopped that the
patrons filed out. "The theater itself was not damaged. A
strange feature of the occurrence was the fact that most
of the people who went out into the extreme cold night
soon returned and the show was continued.
* * *
The first regular monthly meeting and banquet of the
Reel Fellows' Club for the new year was held Wednesday
evening, January 19, in the clubrooms, 17 North Wabash
avenue. Plans for the year entered upon were discussed
informally, and initial arrangements were made for the
opening of a campaign that will increase the membership
to 500.
* * *
The second annual dance of Local 157, Moving Picture
Operators of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers of Chicago, was held at Illinois Hall, 1544 Ogden
avenue, this city, Wednesday evening, January 19. A. W.
Hortsch. president of the local, reported that the affair was
"a grand success." The patrons at the dance were treated
to a novel innovation, which introduced the Auto-Arc, and
the committee on arrangements was highly complimented
upon the beautiful rainbow effects of this new invention.
About 600 couples attended the dance.
* * *
The Selig-Tribune has contributed its share to the opposi-
tion aiven the Hughes-Smith bill, now before the House
Education Committee at Washington, D. C, which favors
the federal censorship of moving pictures. In No. 6 of the
Selig-Tribune, moving picture producers are shown appear-
ing before the House committee to demand their consti-
tutional rights. The Selig-Tribune poster. No. 6, also carries
arguments made by producers against the attempt to create
a federal board of censors.
BOOKING "SIS HOPKINS" ALREADY.
General Film exchanges report an unusual fact in con-
nection with the Sis Hopkins comedies being produced by
Kalem. Though the first announcement of the comedies
was made only a few weeks ago and none are ready for
release, a number of exhibitors have already made advance
requisitions for bookings and many have written Kalem for
co-operation in preparing their publicity for the new subjects.
This advance ordering is more surprising when it is con-
sidered that the Kalem productions will mark Rose Mel-
ville's debut on the screen. The National Amusement Com-
pan}'. of Akron, Ohio, probably has the honor of making
the first booking of a Sis Hopkins comedy, as shown by this
letter received from the president. L. A. Schiappacasse:
"Gentlemen: Have made arrangements to have the 'Sis Hop-
kins Comedies' placed on our program as soon as they are
released. Meanwhile would like to have any special adver-
tising matter you will have out on these comedies, cuts for
newspapers, etc. L. A. Schiappacasse."
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GRIFFITH TALKS AT BUSINESS MEN'S DINNER.
At Annual Dinner Attended by Many Picture Men Producer
Discusses Relation of Industry to Community.
AT THE annual dinner and election of the Merchants'
and Manufacturers' Association of Los Angeles there
were present many prominent moving picture men who
told of the good being done by the industry in this city.
One of the most interesting speeches was made by D. W.
Griffith. His subject was "The Film Industry in Its Rela-
tion to the Commercial Community," which served to ex-
press in a significant manner the viewpoint of the associa-
tion upon one big and active issue. Mr. Griffith set forth
in terms of clarity and power what the motion picture in-
dustry stands for. He agreed with the estimate of President
W. E. Bush of the association that $20,000,000 is spent annual-
ly in Los Angeles by studios and employees. On another
side of the subject he said:
"You need not be ashamed of any part of the business.
There are sinners in it, but you will not find them any more
numerous proportionately than in any other profession, and
I do not even e.xcept the law-making and preaching profes-
sions, because I have statistics to prove my statement. People
all over the world — in India, China, Australia, Germany,
Russia, everywhere — are having Los Angeles and her in-
comparable surroundings shown and translated to them by
the moving picture. And into this art there is being put
beauty, love and, I believe, a great deal of understanding."
"Realizing the enormous importance of the film industry,"
said President Bush, "which has become one of the greatest
factors in our industrial life, the board of directors as early
as last February adopted a strong resolution in support and
defense of that industry, and our attention and our efforts
have been constantly directed along these channels."
ACTIVITY AT KALEM STUDIO.
The Whole "Ham" Family Working in Kalem Comedy —
Ethel Teare to Have Her Own Company.
They are putting on comedies these days at the Hollywood
studios of the Kalem Company. A story of Kentucky feud
days, written by Lloyd Hamilton and Bud Duncan, has just
been completed. In this farce the whole "Ham" family takes
part. There are Ham's father, sisters, brothers and a small
"Hamlet." Porter Strong plays the father and Gordon Grif-
fith, who recently played "Ben Blair as a Child," in the
Morosco production of that name, has the part of Little Ham.
Ethel Teare, who for the past year has been leading woman
for the Ham Comedies, is now to have her own company
under the direction of William Eeaudine at the Hollywood
studios. Victor Rottman will play the opposite lead.
James Davis has just completed the producing of a re-
lease for Kalem's "Hazards of Helen" series in which the
most dangerous of all the hazardous stunts that have been
performed for this series was photographed. Helen Gibson,
to whom fear seems an unknown quantity, rides at break-
neck speed to a drawbridge which is just being swung by
crooks she is pursuing, and throwing a rope from the saddle
to the superstructure of the bridge as it swings hangs to
the rope and is swung out over the stream below to a height
of one hundred feet. The Kalem Company is now building
at Hollywood for these scenes a large and most substantial
railway station. It will be of the same proportions as the
elaborate Grand Hotel lobby and Stingaree sets.
George Bronson Howard, author of "The Love Pirates,"
the series of pictures now in preparation by James Home
at Kalem's Glendale studio, is in Los Angeles. Mr. Howard
visited the Glendale studios and saw several scenes photo-
graphed for the series. He was pleased with the manner in
which the series are being filmed for the screen and the
elaborate settings used in its production.
meeting and election decided to enter "pictures." Secretary
Dudley presented a plan for getting a motion picture made
of the city for use at the San Diego Panama E.xposition this
year and by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and
others as opportunity afforded. The suggestion was adopted.
R. H. Mauser, vice-president and producer of the Banner
Company of San Mateo, will bring his company here and
get out a thousand-foot reel showing characteristic Riverside
scenes, with his company members putting on comedy high
lights. Secretary Dudley said he believed he could finance
the plan among the merchants and was instructed to go
ahead.
Several other nearer cities are using films to advertise their
advantages.
FIRE AT FINE ARTS STUDIO.
Entire Interior of Laboratory Damaged — Production Will Be
Delayed Several Weeks.
Damage to the extent of perhaps twenty or twenty-five
thousand dollars was done on the afternoon of Thursday,
January 20, when a fire broke out in the printing room of
the Fine Arts studios at Hollywood. The building was
totally damaged. Several thousand feet of positive film was
destroyed, and a small amount of negative film was lost.
In the conflagration no one was injured. Every member of
the studio force fought the blaze. D. W. Griffith and other
prominent persons entered the burning frame building and
rescued reels and cans of negative, valuable film which
had just been finished. The entire interior of the laboratory
where the film is printed was damaged. It will delay pro-
duction for several weeks. The place will be rebuilt im-
mediately. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Cast Selected for "Macbeth."
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree's cast for his Triangle film
version of "Macbeth" has been announced. Constance Col-
lier will be seen as Lady Macbeth. She has played this part
with Sir Herbert in his London seasons and was secured by
arrangement with Oliver Morosco. The remainder of the
company as selected by John Emerson, assigned by David
W. Griffith to make the production, includes twelve players
who have appeared in Shakespearean roles, all but two
havinn- had parts in "Macbeth." The entire support is
drawn from the Griffith permanent forces at the Fine Arts
studios. Wilfred Lucas will be Macduff; Mary Elden, Lady
Macdufif; Spottiswoode Aitken, Duncan; Ralph Lewis, Ban-
quo: Olga Grey, Lady Agnes, and 1. Nowskowski, Malcolm.
Miss Alden and Mr. Aitken will be remembered as having
had prominent roles in "The Birth of a Nation." Mr. Lucas
has already been seen in several Triangle plays. The Tree
production will be released in the early spring.
Mary Anderson Now Mrs. Goodfriend.
When Miss Mary Anderson left the Vitagraph studios in
Brooklyn she was entirely unaware of what fate had laid out
for her in the west. No more is she Miss Mary, but Mrs.
Pliny Goodfriend. Her husband is on the photographic staff
under Rollin S. Sturgeon at the new Hollywood studios of
the Vitagraph.
The couple have just returned from a several week's trip
to Truckee.
Riverside to Be Filmed.
The Chamber of Commerce of Riverside, a thriving citrus
city sixty miles to the east of Los Angeles, at its annual
Los Angeles Film Brevities.
Henrj' McRae has begun the production of his first film
since his return to the producing staff of the LTniversal City
studios. It will be "The Strife of the Iron Trails," a two-
reel railroad story written by Frank M. Wiltermood. Marie
Walcamp and Lee Hill are playing leads, with a supporting
cast of well-known Big U players. One of the scenes was
filmed this week down at a well-known cafe on Spring street,
where a truckload of lights and various other props had been
brought for the occasion. In addition to the cast, some
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f
seventy-five or more diners took a part in the picture and
remained for several hours making atmosphere for the scenes.
* * *
Calder Johnstone this week joined the scenario staff at
Universal City. He was formerly scenario editor at the New
York studios of the Universal. Later he held a similar posi-
tion at their Pacific coast studios, and following that was
a writer for the American Company at Santa Barbara.
* * *
Otis Turner this week began the production of "The Gay
Lord Waring," a five-reel adaptation from Houghton Town-
ley's novel prepared for the screen by F. McGrew Willis
and featuring J. Warren Kerrigan. While Turner is handling
the Kerrigan company in this production. Director Carter
is at work on scenes for a five-reel De Haven comedy, the
title of which is "Get the Boy."
* * *
Grace Canard is out of the hospital again and has started
work on "The Bandit's Wagon," a one-reel drama, with
Francis Ford playing opposite lead.
* * *
Harry Depp, well known in vaudeville and stock, has joined
the Universal and is to appear in juvenile and character roles.
* ♦ *
Lee Hill, the leading man in Henry McRae's new "101
Bison" companj', is well known in local photoplay circles.
Prior to his engagement with the Universal. Mr. Hill has been
connected with several Los Angeles studios in the capacity
of both leading man and producer. He was for some time
with the New York and then with the Crown Hill, Essanay
and Vogue.
* * *
Bertram Grassby, one of the best-known Universal stock
players, was married this week to Miss Girrard Alexander,
also a Universal player. The young people are to settle in
Hollywood.
* * *
"John Needham's Double," a film adaptation by Olga
Printzlau from Joseph Hatton's story, is the next photo-
drama in which Tyrone Power is to be featured. "The 111
Born," Mr. Power's initial appearance in the Universal pro-
gram, is now finished.
* * *
Blanche Sweet under the direction of William C. De Mille
is at the Lasky ranch on locations filming exterior scenes of
"The Blacklist," a feature production written especially for
her by William C. De Mille and Marion Fairfax.
* * * '
Mae Murray, the latest Lasky star, badly frightened
George Melford, her director, and the rest of the company,
one day last week, when she became lost in the sand dunes
while on location for a picture. Miss Murray strolled away
from the party and promptly lost her way.
* ♦ *
Leo, the ferociously tame nine-year-old lion, who chases
De Wolf Hopper and Fay Tichner through a number of
scenes in "Sunshine Dad," is the studio pet of Fine Arts
Film Company. When Leo is not playing animal leads he
is kept in a substantial cage, where, to the amusement of
the studio folks, he is fed once a day. Leo is the particular
pet of Sir Beerbohm-Tree. the distinguished English actor.
* * *
At the Vitagraph. R. S. Sturgeon had recovered from the
snow 'trip and was closeted with his secretary, scenarioist.
and manager, doping out stuff for his newest Blue Ribboner,
"God's Country and the Woman." Everyone was busy, and
carpenters and laborers were toiling to finish the new lab-
oratories.
* * *
\\'e are informed that the National Film Company is con-
templating moving to Tampa, Fla., having been offered
financial inducements by that city to locate there. F. L.
Porter, in charge of the Los Angeles plant of the National,
stated he had received the information this week from Wil-
liam Parsons, president of the company. Mr. Parsons is
now in New York and will return to Los Angeles about
February 5.
* * *
When calling at the Morosco studios, this week, Manager
Charles Eyton greeted us with a broad smile and said:
"Come up on the stage and I'll show you a real set." He
exhibited a large hallway set for "The Code of Marcia Gray,"
the Constance Collier story. This piece of stagecraft de-
serves credit. Instead of showing only. the bannister and
the first few steps the whole stairway was represented by
good strong timbers and trimmings. The hangings, pictures
and furniture were of the best, having been taken from a
prominent Los Angeles home exclusively for this one pic-
ture.
* * *
The Norbig Company has put out its first cartoon picture,
a one-reel comic, made by a new process, invented by Joseph
Cammer, who also does the drawing. The first picture
is called "Professor Wiseguy's Trip to the Moon," and is
amusing. Much trick drawing and photography make this
a startling picture. Mr. Norton, who heads the concern,
says more of these funny films will be made and released
on one of the big programs.
* * *
Eddie Foy and the Keystone Film Company, who were
recently advised by Judge Jackson to get together with a
view to compromising Mr. Foy's suit for salary, were not
able to report an amicable adjustment of their troubles this
week. The case was set for trial April 25, and information
was vouchsafed that at that time Mr. Foy will be made a
cross-defendant in a suit for damages. "The company ex-
pects to charge that Mr. Foy would not follow the instruc-
tions of the director; that he argued and killed time, keeping
a high-priced company of actors and actress waiting. In
yesterday's preliminary stage Judge Jackson sustained the
dernurrer to Mr. Foy's complaint. A supplementary com-
plaint was filed, and the film company will file its answ»;r.
* * *
Moving pictures to teach the proper care and best uses
of forest reserves are to be shown in cities in Southern
California by Forest Supervisor J. R. Hall. Mr. Hall will
arrange with a theater to have the pictures shown and will
probably supply a lecturer to explain them. One of the
subjects will be entitled "Fire Dangers," and will show
how carelessness with matches and all other forms of fire
each year cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage and
destroy the beauty of thousands of acres of fine mountain
country. Other pictures will show lumbering camps, cattle
grazing and camp life and recreation in the forest.
* * *
.\n effort will be made by officials of the state labor
bureau this week to amicably settle the controversy re-
garding salaries which arose between nearly 100 extras,
an employment agency and a local film company a few
days ago. At that time the extras stormed the labor office,
declaring 50 cents had been offered them by the film com-
pany for two days' engagement in lieu of a promised $3 a
day.
* « *
From San Diego papers we learn that E. Wilson Farr,
of the Maya Film Company, has recently returned from a
photographic expedition in the wilds of Central America.
Mr. Farr went on his expedition in the early part of 1915.
With native guides he penetrated the most remote portions
of the jungle districts. The explorer was well received
by the Indians, some of whom had never seen a white man,
was invited to their lizard and monkey feasts, and was of-
fered more than one blushing belle for his bride. The
Misskito Indians were particularly hospitable. Many
scenes also taken of the ruins and monuments of old Indian
villages, reproductions of which are seen in the California
building at the San Diego Exposition. The Maya Film
Company was organized in the fall of 1914 to make educa-
tional motion pictures.
* ♦ ♦
The ball and benefit entertainment of the American Film
employes at Santa Barbara'was a success. About 500 couples
enioyed dancing on the big floor of the new glass studio,
which was gavly decorated with colored lights. The dance
opened with the "Flying an American Rag," composed for
the occasion by James Campilia and George Clancy. The
grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Lynch and
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Laggley. A number of film players
from Los Angeles were present, including Tom Mi.x, lead-
ing man and director for Selig: Gus Inglis, of Willis and
Inglis: Hal Cooley, of the Signal Company: Miss Ella Hall,
of the LTniversal, and Miss Mabel Condon.
* * *
.\ history of the Los Angeles high school is to be put
into motion pictures, under direction of T. W. Oliver, vice-
principal, and Jerome Waller, a student. The picture will
show the development of the school from the beginning.
When completed, the subject will be shown to each class
of students as it enters the school.
762
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
New York Cafe in Kalem Series
Furnishings from Defunct Cafe de la Paris Purchased for
Motion Picture Settings.
A CARLOAD of costly properties that left New York
last week for the Kalem Glendale studios included
many dazzling furnishings that will give persons out-
side New York their first glimpse of the splendor of the
Cafe de la Paris, later Martin's. This resort of Bohemian
New York, considered the most ornately furnished lobster
palace that ever glittered on the White Way, recently passed
under the auctioneer's hammer after an eventful career of
brilliance and brevity. Kalem was fortunate in securing a
carload of the furnishings from a dealer who bought heavily
at the auction and the material is being shipped to Director
Home's company staging the new George Bronson-Howard
series.
The Cafe de la Paris furnishings will be used in a restaurant
set that is promised to surpass even the same company's
famous Grand Hotel set in completeness and beauty. The
size of the set may be imagined when it is said that over
three hundred fashionably dressed extras will be necessary
for the scenes of gayety that have the restaurant for their
background.
With the shipment of special properties for the new Bron-
son-Howard series there also went a number of gowns for
Marin Sais and Ollie Kirkby which the two stars ordered
from Fifth avenue modistes as soon as the production of
the series was decided on and the players had learned from
the early stories that they would be given an opportunity
to display fashionable frills in the production.
Under the direction of James W. Home, work is now pro-
gressing on the second episode of the series at the Glendale,
California, studios. It is expected that by the time tjje re-
lease date for the first episode is settled the company will
be far enough ahead on productions that come up to the
high standard set for the series to make unnecessary any
neckbreaking haste later to meet the weekly release dates.
Kalem's expectations for the Bronson-Howard series may
be readily seen from these elaborate preparations.
Opening of the Biltmore
Hammerstein's Lexington Avenue Opera House Rechristened
and Dedicated to Pictures.
THE Biltmore theater, formerly the Lexington Avenue
Opera House, at Lexington avenue and Fifty-first
street, New York City, opened last Sunday as a
motion picture theater devoted to the showing of the Para-
mount program. The bill will be changed twice a week and
will consist of a Paramount feature and si.x other numbers,
two vocal solos being included. A symphony orchestra of
thirty pieces, under the direction of M. C. Rumsey, is a
feature of the entertainment. Fannie Ward in "The Cheat"
was the Paramount feature the first half of the opening week,
and Geraldine Farrar in "Temptation" headlined the latter
half. The vocal soloists were Miss Elsa May and Emerson
Williams.
Next week's Paramount offerings consists of Mary Pick-
ford in "The Foundling," and Constance Collier i.n ' Ton.gues
of Men."
The stage of the Biltmore has been given a special setting
and equipped with the latest devices for the showing of
moving pictures; the spacious auditorium is equally well
supplied with the means of insuring the pleasure and com-
fort of the spectator. The house has been leased by the
Biltmore Theater Corporation. Clinton W. Moffatt is the
manager and Willard D. Coxey, the press representative.
FRITZI BRUNETTE IN SELIG FEATURE.
Miss Fritzi Brunette, the Selig star actress, who makes
her initial debut in V-L-S-E productions in the Selig Red
Seal play, "Unto Those Who Sin," released March 6. is one
of the most popular of screen favorites. Her remarkable
beauty and charming personality have endeared her to the
hearts of picture theater patrons throughout this country and
Europe, and the versatility she has displayed in playing any-
thing from light comedy roles to leads in big productions
has caused most favorable comment by critics of film sub-
jects. She has appeared in many of the Selig one, two and
three-reel photoplays. Her enaction of the role of "Nadia,"
a working girl, who becomes enamored with gold and ulti-
mately becomes a scheming woman, is a character study in
hereditv and environment. That the wages of sin are death
is clearly proven in this wonderful story. Miss Brunette
wears eighteen costly and beautiful gowns during the course
of the Selig drama. "LTnto Those Who Sin," which was
written by James Oliver Curwood.
Working On the "Movie Civic Ball"
Arrangements Progressing Rapidly for the Big Event on
February 19 — Committees Appointed.
PREPARATIONS for the big "Movie Costume and
Civic Ball" to be held in Madison Square Garden on
the evening of February 19 are progressing steadily.
/Applications for box reservations are coming in rapidly and
large blocks of choice seating spaces are being allotted in
order of application. According to reports every producing
company is planning to be represented by their best players.
The committee of arrangements through its chairmen,
Jules Burnstein and Samuel H. Trigger, has appointed the
following members of the Screen Club and New York Ex-
hibitors' Association on the working committees: Tickets,
J. H. Gerhardt and William Hilkemeier; Publicity and Press,
Thomas Howard, J. H. Lynch and J. Farnham; Printing,
Ad Kessel, Jr., and Charles Haring; Lighting, Will C. Smith
and J. H. Hallberg; Music. William McKenna and Gustave
Koenigswald; Program, Billy Quirk and Thomas Howard;
Badge, J. H. Gerhardt and Otto Lederer; Decorations, Benj.
Goetz and Louis Rosenthal; Wardrobe and Flowers, B. L.
Feinblatt; Reception, King Baggot and Lee Ochs; Floor,
Billy Quirk and Isaac Hartstall; Master of Ceremonies,
Thomas Howard.
Anna Q. Nilsson
ANN.A. Q. NILSSON, the charming motion picture
actress who has recently been cast for the leading
role with Robert Warwick in "To Him That Hath"
for the Premo Company, was born in Sweden, and came to
this country only nine years ago.
Miss Nilsson has light brown hair, delicate and refined
features, blue eyes and a gracious and charming bearing
which comes of old
country training. She
is a talented linguist,
speaking French and
German, besides her
native Scandinavian
tongue and English.
Her aptitude for learn-
ing languages is shown
by her ready adoption
of the English tongue.
Anna Q. Nilsson had
no idea of becoming an
actress for the motion
pictures. She was so
beautiful that she had
been asked by Stanlaw,
the artist, to pose for
him. She did, and her
face became the subject
of most of his poster
and illustrating work.
She became known as
the "Stanlaw Girl."
The Kalem Company
became interested in
the pretty artist's model and sent for her. offering her a
position in the company. Miss Nilsson went to the Kalem
Company and stayed with it until somewhat over a year
ago.
Perhaps her best-known work since leaving the Kalem
Company was "Regeneration," produced by Fox, in which
she starred.
In her new picture, "To Him That Hath," the pretty
light-haired actress is cast in the role of a society girl
who becomes tired of a life of lu.xury and decides that
she wants to do some good in the world. In her work
she comes across a man of high ideals who is struggling
for the good of humanity and who works a great change
in her own life.
Anna Q. Nilsson.
AVIATOR PETERS WITH METRO.
George W. Peters, who is as well known as a professional
aviator as he is an expert motion picture camera man, has
been engaged by the Popular Plays and Players, and is now
at work under Director Francis J. Grandon, doing the camera
work on the new Petrova feature. "The Soul Market." Un-
til recently Mr. Peters was employed by the Keystone Com-
pany, making their principal comedy films. Before that he
worked for the Biograph, Famous Players and Selig com-
panies.
Mr. Peters, who is known as "the flying photographer,"
was the first man to make motion pictures froin an aeroplane.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
763
"Hazards" in Two Reels
Popular Single Reel Railroad Series Featuring Helen Gibson
to Be Extended in Near Future.
IN confirmation of the news in The Moving Picture
World of two weeks ago, concerning expansion and
increased activity at the Kalem Pacific Coast studio,
producing railroad pictures, comes the announcement that
T
Helen Gibson at Her Glendale Home.
the "Hazards of Helen" after over a year of success as a
single reel series would in the near future become a two-
reel subject. In connection with the recent purchase of
a considerable quantity of railroad equipment this latest
announcement indicates a strong belief in the future of the
pictures which already hold the record for longevity in the
series field.
In explaining the decision to increase the length of the
railroad pictures a Kalem otificial said that it was made after
serious discussion with exhibitors in all parts of the country
and because of a desire to do the railroad pictures full justice.
"A number of exhibitors," says the official, "have written us
declaring that they find the 'Hazards' among the most pop-
ular offerings on their programmes, and that while they fea-
ture them strongly now, the series would offer even greater
advertising possibilities if produced in two reels. This has
had considerable to do with our decision to make the change.
Then again, as we increased the equipment and otherwise
strengthened the company, and secured better and better
stories we found it becoming more difficult to do the sub-
jects justice in the single reel length. For instance, Helen
Gibson, who was well known as a daring circus rider before
we enticed her to pictures, has been continually urging us
to allow her to show some thrilling feats on horseback in
the pictures. At different times we have introduced some
scenes of this kind in the single reel pictures, but with the
series produced in two reels, Helen, who is as reckless on
horseback as she is in railroad stunts will have full oppor-
tunity to prove the claim that she is 'the most daring actress
in pictures.' I wish that I were at liberty to tell you some
of the thrilling exploits that she has suggested in letters to
us and others that the authors have laid out for her. It
is perhaps sufficient to say that they will be original — there's
a surprise as well as a thrill in each one. And the best part
of it is that the railroad atmosphere in all of our pictures
is authentic, for in addition to having the stories written
by railroad men, we have always had the hearty co-operation
of the railroad companies in staging the pictures."
The date of the change and the release of the first two
reel "Hazard" has not been announced. It is understood
that the company began work this week on the intial two-
reel story and that no rush will be made to make the change,
as is it thought best to have a number of releases ready
and thus relieve the company from the necessity of meet-
ing a regular release date. Meanwhile, Helen Gibson goes
through life smilingly, as shown in the accompanying photo-
graph, apparently not worrying in the slightest over the
perilous course that has been mapped out for her by the
scenarios for the forthcoming "Hazards."
London Trade Topics
HE Williamson brothers' experiments in marine mo-
tography in the West Indies are on exhibition for a
short season at the Philharmonic Hall.
« * «
The activities of the closing year of the Hepworth Co.
have been centralized upon a two-reeler entitled "The Re-
calling of John Gray"; a four-part feature on the song,
"Annie Laurie." and a romantic picture with a strong flavor
of H. G. Wells' story of Acpyomis Island, entitled "As the
Sun Went Down."
* ♦ *
The first production of the new Famous Authors Film
Company is offered for sale this week. It is a version of
"The Charlatan," after the play by Robert Buchanan, made
famous by Sir Herbert Tree.
* * *
Henry Wood, the manager of the Gaumont exchange in
London, returned from the States last Friday.
* 4> *
Charles Urban, the patentee of the color process known as
Kinemacolor, presented this week at a vaudeville house in
town in conjunction with Will Jury and the Gaumont Com-
pany, a new anthology of naval and military pictures in
monochrome and color. Since the revocation of its patent
•the company controlling "Kinemacolor" in Britain has been
practically inoperative, but a strong attempt is moving for
its reconstruction.
* * *
Motion picture color photography shows every prospect of
being one of the toughest scientific problems of the cen-
tury and it is not as new an idea as many experimenters
seem to think. Friese-Greene, of Brighton, one of the pre-
Edison pioneers of monochrome films, has spent many years
and a small fortune in researches for the motographic mil-
lenium and his observations were not distantly connected
with the cause of the Kinemacolor litigation. Unfortunatel}'
for Friese-Greene — who is a man British kinema science
can ill afford to lose — his inventions were never properly
commercialized and his present position has become some-
what precarious. So much indeed that a trade fund already
substantially augmented has been formulated for his benefit.
* * *
The first of the official war films are to be released in a
fortnight at the usual open-market prices. The subjects
differ in length from 250 to 600 feet, and after the first issue
will be released in weekly sections.
* * *
The successor to "The Jockey of Death," by the Italian
producer, A. Vay, entitled "The Circus of Death," has been
purchased for America and this country by Jury's. Like its
predecessor, its mainspring is a hair-raising thrill with a
fight on a factory chimney between a woman and a huge
ape.
* * *
The London County Council has now withdrawn its pro-
posal to allow only those films to be exhibited that have
been certified by Redford & Co.
* * *
Another representative of the Fox Film Corporation, J. R.
Darling, is in the metropolis for a week in connection with
the representation of the Fox Company in Britain.
* * *
The first productions of the Coniss-Till Film Company
of Toronto have been seen in London during the week. They
are "A Patriot of Canada" and "A Motto on the Wall," and
are being exploited as e.xclusives by the Initial Service of
Shaftesbury avenue.
* * *
Mr. Wagner, of the Edison Company, this week amplifies
the firm's policy in regard to Edison releases in Great
Britain, which, as hitherto, are to continue upon the open-
market principle. One drawback to this option has been
that exhibitors must order five weeks ahead of release date,
but this will shortly be reduced to as many days.
J. B. SUTCLIFFE.
Colin Campbell. Selig director, has returned to Los
.A.ngeles after a sojourn in Chicago, where he discussed plans
for filming "The Crisis," with William N. Selig.
NASHVILLE MAN WINS TRADE MARK CONTEST.
Ralph W. Allen, 1036 Sharpe avenue, Nashville, Tenn.,
an operator of a linotype machine on one of the Nashville
dailies, is just $100 better off as a result of the decision
to call the lately instituted Bluebird Photoplays after the
bird that symbolizes happiness.
764
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Bluebird Features in Full Swing
Four Releases of Widely Varying Nature Introduce the New
Program of Classics.
FOLLOWING a preliminary release in Greater New
York, Bluebird Photoplays, Inc., this week make the
nation-wide distribution of "Jeanne Dore," in which
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt presents the last play in which she
appeared on the stage of her own theater in Paris. "Jeanne
Dore" made a fine start for the new feature program, and
the releases promised for the immediate future bid fair to
equal in general excellence and importance the Bernhardt
introduction, is the belief of the Bluebird management.
And it believes further that in building largely upon
achievement rather than florid and unfulfilled promises the
Bluebird program is bound to attract more than ordinary
attention from the exhibitor and through him the general
public. The release for January 31 is Helen Ware in "Secret
Love," converted to the screen from Mrs. Frances Hodgson
Burnett's very widely read novel, "That Lass O' Lowries,"
with Harry Carey in Miss Ware's chief support.
Totally different in theme from the introductory Blue-
birds will be "Undine," set for release February 7, and still
further diversified will be "Hop, the Devil's Brew," an-
nounced for February 14. There is a quota of other features
ready for distribution, but their titles and the order of
release is an announcement still in reserve. But it is known
that they will mark a further diversity in Bluebird service,
plus excellence in all details.
"Undine" promises to uncover possibilities for a sensational
vogue — and "uncover" is a word well chosen. Ida Schnall,
who is the featured one, is an athlete and swimmer of re-
nown, bearing upon her chest numerous medals won in
aquatic contests and possessor of numerous cups and tro-
phies for swimming and feats of high diving.
De La Motte Foquet's fairy tale has not been followed lit-
erally by Henry Otto in producing "Undine," as the se-
•quence of the story was not adaptable to pictures; but the
theme has been employed with considerable faithfulness.
Picturesque atmosphere was found on the Catalina Islands,
coast of California, with the Pacific in which the nymphs
and mermaids might disport themselves and the tropical
forest to provide landscape.
"Hop, the Devil's Brew," fourth in the Bluebird series,
tells an exciting story of opium smuggling along the west
coast, its basis being fact and its details authentic. Many
of its most sensational passages were worked out under the
direct supervision of the Customs authorities in San Fran-
cisco.
General Manager M. H. Hoffman believes with apparent
good reason that Bluebird photoplays have arrived at a
time when the feature field was in need of presentations
evenly high class, with star, scenario and production carried
along on an even balance. He claims for Bluebird that well-
adjusted details, so long as they make for excellence, mean
more than a "name" that carries an inferior play or shoddy
production.
Those who have witnessed the early showings of "Secret
Love" declare the Helen Ware film to be right up to high
standard as a "follow-up"; and when "Undine" is shown
there is sure to be an equal, if not greater, public interest
in the fairy tale and its sensational environment.
Other members of Miss Lawrence's company are Paul
Panzer, Sidney Bracy, Wallis Clark, William Welsh, Curtis
Benton and Paul Crampton.
Florence Lawrence at Washington
Director Stuart Paton Secures Scenes for Screen Adaptation
of Jacques Futrelle's Story, "The Elusive Isabel."
CONTRARY to first reports, we understand that Flor-
ence Lawrence's first picture is to be an adaptation of
Jacques Futrelle's novel, "The Elusive Isabel." Fot
the purpose of getting necessary scenes for several produc-
tions Miss Lawrence and her company, among whom is Inez
Marcel, wife of the late William V. Ranous. and formerly
of the Vitagraph Company, spent several days in Washing-
ton, D. C, where they secured some excellent scenes taken
in the senate chamber, and at other points in and about the
Capitol.
An amusing incident happened on the arrival of Miss Law-
rence at the_ Washington depot. It was seven-thirty in the
morning, quite too early for an artistic temperament to be
aroused; so little Flo, still in her pajamas, failing in an at-
tempt to make a proper exit, was obliged to back down
two miles and a half into the car yards. A smile that
brought a special engine and coach to the rescue forgot
a little watch that slumbered under a pillow. Report has
it that the watch was sent by special messenger to her hotel
ne.xt day.
"Claridge" for Quality
New State Rights Organization Enters the Field with Agnes
Egan Cobb As Genered Manager.
IN the Long Acre Building, Forty-second street and Broad-
way, New York City, are situated the offices of the
newly formed film organization, Claridge Films, Inc., of
which Mrs. Agnes Egan Cobb is the vice-president and gen-
eral manager.
Those familiar with the growth and development of the
film business during the past seven years will have no diffi-
culty in identifying Mrs. Cobb as one of the most industrious
and successful personalities in the business. She has held
secretarial and selling positions in about ten of the lead-
ing film companies of the United States, a circumstance
which has brought her into relations with exchange men,
state right buyers and motion picture exhibitors all over the
country. The result is that Mrs. Cobb enjoys a very large
measure of trust and esteem.
Claridge Films, Inc., is at present an expert buying and
selling organization, composed of financially well supported
film men, of whom Mrs. Cobb is the active head. The policy
of the company is to offer to state right buyers and exhibi-
tors none but clean and strongly dramatic pictures with
well known stars and good stories that have a universal
appeal.
The first release is "The Heart of New York," directed
bv Walter McNamara of "Traffic in Souls" fame. Robert
T. Haines is the star of this picture.
RUTH STONEHOUSE.
MISS RUTH STONEHOUSE, an Essanay leading
woman, was the hit of the evening at a benefit per-
formance given recently by the Chicago Examiner.
Slie interpreted several of her-well-known dances, including
one which she originated herself, "The Storm." This is a
beautiful dance showing the spirit of the storm from its
inception through its turbulent mood to its death. In this
she wears a wonderful
diamond headpiece
which reflects the vari-
ous lights, representing
lightning. Tlie dress is
of white chiffon blend-
ing into a deep blue,
giving a startling cloud
effect. She also inter-
preted Mendelssohn's
"Spring Song" and
"Salome."
Miss Stonehouse was
born in Victor, Colo-
rado, September 28,
1895. After graduating
from a Chicago high
school, she took up
aesthetic dancing. She
appeared in amateur
entertainments and was
so successful that she
soon went on the pro-
fessional stage. The
attention of an Essanay
director was attracted
to her grace and charm
and he engaged her to play with Essanay in 1913. Since then
she has played leading roles in scores of photoplays, her
success being marked from the beginning. Among the
notable features in which she has appeared are "The Slim
Princess," "The Crimson Wing," "The Alster Case," "When
My Lady Smiles" and "The Wood Nymph." She has beauti-
ful light brown hair and brown eyes.
Ruth Stonehouse.
NEW PICTURE THEATER IN KARACHI, INDIA.
Consul James Oliver Laing, Karachi, India, writes in
"Commerce Reports" that the Emperor Cinema, new and
very complete, has been opened in Karachi. This gives the
city two large up-to-date motion picture theaters. There is
also a small house in the bazar for natives. The two modern
theaters are doing a good business as there is practically
no other amusement here in the evening. Two performances
are given, the first at 7 p. m., the second about 10 o'clock.
No shows are given in the daytime.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
765
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OBSERVATIONS
BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN
IT is strange. So many people have become interested in
the moving picture business! "Film men answer an edi-
torial"; the next is "Declares Sunday Pictures Illegal";
the next, "Wish Theatres Open to Minors"; the next is,
"First Blow Struck at Censorship Bill."
* * ♦
If a real friend of the moving picture business, why
tumble blocks in the way?
* * *
_ Why ask, "Why the National Board of Censorship" at this
time? Why was the question not asked four years ago?
* * *
Some one said some years ago, "O, Lord, save me from
my friends?" So the appeal goes forward today. There
are friends in the moving picture business today who would
help us, but unfortunately they either do not know their
way, or they are misled.
* * *
In the argument before the Congressional Committee — the
Educational Committee — on the Federal censorship bill —
the Rev. Dr. Crafts was put upon the stand. He is the chief
in the movement for universal reform. How he escaped
the vacation trip on the "Freelunch 11" is for himself to
explain. However, he felt it was his duty to remain on this
side and fight the "devil's own." He is a crafty worker.
He is the embodiment of his Brooklyn predecessor.
* * ♦
Representative Piatt, of New York, asks him: "Why is
there any more reason that films should be censored than
the stage or the press?"
The crafty clergyman replies: "I have been working for
years for a censorship of the stage."
* * *
Will Rev. Wilbur Crafts present today a copy of a bill
that he has presented against the stage?
* * *
Rev. Wilbur Crafts is entitled to everything that was said
against him before the committee. He is not fair. He said
before that committee: "There are four murders in 'Hamlet'
that never affected me. But every time I go to see a murder
in a wild west picture show I want to kill somebody."
* * «
Mr. (or Rev.) Crafts does not tell the truth. When Cain
swung the club that killed his brother, did the reverend
gentleman have the same feeling?
* 4i *
I felt some satisfaction in the attention that the opponents
to the Federal censorship bill gave to its promoter. Be-
cause I feel he is one of the men of the world who is seek-
ing undeserved notoriety. He is at the head of international
reform, yet he has not figured as a mere unit in the work
of salvation of peace. He would . rather "lobby" with
Georgia, Alabama and Virginia for that which is giving him
his salary than he would to go back into the pulpit and do
honest, save souls work.
* * *
Who is the representative head of the international re-
form work? Why is he lobbying about Washington instead
of being in the pulpit and trying to save souls? Motion pic-
tures have closed saloons. Has he done as well?
* * *
Why the introduction of this censorship bill by a South-
erner? Why the exclusive public endorsement of it by the
State School Superintendent of Virginia and the Society of
Friends of Baltimore? Is all morality absorbed by the
south? For goodness sake, give the north a chance to
prove that a little morality exists north of the Dixie line.
If obscure pulpit pounders and Senate Satellites are to con-
trol them, let us drop a blank screen.
* * *
Understand me, I do not wish to say that the "bloody flag"
shall be floated, but I do maintain that there shall be equal
recognition. Hoke Smith's name has been mentioned in con-
nection with the Federal censorship bill. Hughes is the
father of the bill. It is up to Hughes to say whether or
not Hoke Smith has anything to do with it. It is but a
fair challenge. Hoke or Hughes? It makes no difference
which is behind the bill. It is simply a question as to ho>K
to handle the promoter. We've handled this man, Hoke,
before, but this man Hughes (we think he is a Welshman)
is a comparatively new proposition. This man Crafts is also
a keen one. He goes to the superintendent of Virginia
schools for endorsement. He also goes to the Society of
Friends. He has seen Booth and Barrett stab each other
— he has seen the "Black Crook," but he has never seen
anything to equal the pictures. Tell the truth. Crafts, what
did you see in your student days? Did you ever see what
Pankhurst saw? Do you see today, in the motion pictures,
what you saw in your student days?
« ♦ ♦
Don't quibble. You are trying to earn your salary, and
I don't blame you. But don't oppress. I am willing to
respect you as a clergyman, but you must sustain your pul-
pit. When you come out for notoriety, you must expect to
get it. There is no such thing as "international reform," and
you know it. You are a clergyman. Your work is to save
souls. Your place is the pulpit. If you become a politician
and a lobbyist, you must expect to be treated as such, and
such you are in the public eye.
* * *
The writer cannot see how a man of such apparent ability
can have the "brass" to come to the front in the halls of
Congress and present bills with such a limited backing. And
he has the "brass" to go and speak before the committee
and say he has been trying to reform the stage for years.
Where is the bill he had prepared?
* * *
How is that the murders that you saw in "Hamlet" never
helped you in your work "for years for a censorship of the
stage," and yet within the past two years you have been
twice before Congress against motion pictures? Your very
words condemn you. You are not fair. Personally, I feel
you are but a figure-head for others.
* * *
Now, that I have paid my respects to the chief reformer,
I want to say a few words to the men within the ranks.
A superabundance of bravado has perhaps misled some of
your most prominent and distinguished producers into an
over-abundance of expression. Technically, no one connect-
ed with the motion picture business desires the operatioii
of censorship. I say technically. Space will not permit -i
discussion of voluntary censorship at this time. But people
who do not know how and why the National Board of
Censorship was established should not be too promiscuous
in their comments until they know what they are talking
about. The existing Board of National Censorship can be
endorsed by everyone without surrendering, in the least
detail, their argument as to the constitutionality of official
censorship. Even though that board, as has been claimed,
was under the pay of the producers whose pictures were
passed upon, there is abundant reason for its existence. The
writer feels that he knows why the board was established.
He knows the good it has done. If those less acquainted
with the pioneer days of the business consistently differ with
him he will be satisfied. But when the writer fills these
columns again he will attempt to show that the inauguration
of the National Board of Censorship was a movement en-
tirely devoid of any intention to surrender constitutional
rights, but for the betterment of the trade. Few of the
men who are now writing and commenting upon the ex-
istence of the National Board of Censorship know of the
conditions of the time. If they did. and knew the true
conditions, they would not at this time precipitate a dis-
cussion which may have an important bearing upon the issue
at Washington.
UNIVERSAL GETS AUGUSTUS PHILLIPS.
Augustus Phillips, late Edison star and director, has joined
Universal. Manager Julius Stern has assigned him to a
strong part in "Why Mrs. Kentworth Lied," which Director
Matt Moore is producing and also appearing in, making
two directors in the acting cast of one picture. Since Ben
Wilson and Charles Ogle left the Edison studio, Mr. Phillips
has been considered their most popular male player. He was
with that studio for almost four years, has the legions of
admirers that continued appearance in one firm's film gives
the actor, and was really for this reason engaged by Mr.
Stern, who is ever seeking actors whom the picture audiences
know. "Why Mrs. Kenworth Lied." which is a comedy in
two reels, finds the popular Jane Gail as leading woman.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
"Down in Front"
(Moving Pictures and Moving Conversation)
By Hazen Conklin.
(Illustrations by Thornton Fisher.)
The McGabbs Enjoy a War Drama.
(Stout, red-faced Mrs. McGabb leading; short, thin,
submissive-looking Henry, her husband, following, and
red-haired, fug-nosed JVillie fetching up in the rear, the
McGabb family trails do'wn the aisle in search of a seat;
house in darkness, last hundred feet of a comedy flicker-
ing on the screen.)
Mrs. McG. — Here's three seats, Henry. You and Willie
go in first so's I can have the aisle.
Willie — Aw, Ma! Cm on down front more! I wanna go
down front where I c'n watch the pianna feller wiggle his
ears!
Mrs. McG. — We'll sit HERE, young man! The pictures is
easier to watch a little ways off.
Willie — But I wanna see the soldiers die. Ma!
Mrs. McG. — You can see 'em die just as dead here as you
can nearer. There! It's a comfort to get off my feet.
Willie — Oh, goody! This is the war pitcher, now, Mai
"The Union Spy!" Tommy Jones says it's great! Oh,
lookit. Pa — lookit the sojers on horseback! Are them real
MP,\<ES -THE
SOJERS LEfeS
STICK OUTf"
sojers, Pa, or just actors? Hey, ain't the horses fat! Is
that what makes the sojers legs stick out and makes 'em
bounce so? Lookit 'em gallop. What makes 'em look so
scared. Pa, is the enemy comin'?
Mrs. McG. — Not yet, I guess. I guess they're afraid they'll
fall off.
Willie — Oh, lookit, Pa, there's gonna be a battle! Zowi".!
Lookit the sojers gettin' shot. Hey Pa, when they fall over
ISHEO.-
mnt thex Supposed to stPv^ defsd?
dead, ain't they supposed to stay dead? Didja see that feller
die and then open his eyes when the horse almost stepped
on him?
Mr. McG. — He didn't want to get hurt. He's got to fight
again in the next battle.
Willie — Aw, Pa, them ain't real sojers. Why. they shoot
without aimin' or nothin'. That skinny one shot way over
the head of the one with whiskers and the one with whiskers
fell right off his horse! Oh, lookit, they're gettin' licked.
They're runnin' away. The general told 'em all to beat it!
Say, Pa, I thought generals had armies of thousands and
thousands of men and this ose ain't got but forty — I counted
'em. And some of them is dead!
Mrs. McG. — I think it was a shame to make them actors
fight battles in such a pourin' rain! The poor things might
get pneumony and die in real earnest.
Willie — Aw, Ma, that aint rain! That's scratches on the
filum — it's been used so many times it's got all scratched
up. Gee, I'd like to've seen it when it was new! Say, Pa, I won-
der what makes 'em wheel their horses like that every time.
Didja ever notice how every time the sojers get on their
horses instead of ridin' right off. they wheel' em around on
their hind legs and then go off lickety-larrup?
Mr. McG. — It ain't the soldiers, Willie, it's the horses them-
selves. Probably the camera man hasn't shaved for a week
THE t-IORSES DONf RECOfeNIze THE C^MErSA MftlO .
and the horses don't recognize him. They think his face
is a bunch of hay and then when they see it ain't they're
scared to death!
TWO "VIM" COMEDIES A WEEK HEREAFTER.
The growing demand for Vim comedies has made it neces-
sary to increase their output. Hereafter two Vims will be
released each week, on Thursday and Friday, on the General
Film Program.
Two added features on the Vim staff have been made in
Fernandez Perez, a world-renowned comedian, who has made
a remarkable record in Europe, as a star of the Ambrosia
Film Company of Italy, and Elsie MacLeod, who was se-
cured by the Vim Company, in competition with a number
of other companies who made her very attractive offers.
Miss MacLeod will support "Bungles" in a series of startling
and decidedly unique slapstick comedies.
Burns and Stull, as "Pokes and Jabbs," and Babe Hardy
and Billy Ruge, as "Plump and Runt," will continue to turn
out their amazingly funny comedies.
LAEMMLE SENDS OTTO TO NEW YORK.
Henry Otto, L'niversal director who recently completed
the beautiful photoplay "Undine," has been sent to New
York by President Laemmle, where he is to direct feature
productions for the Big U organization.
Otto will proceed directly to tlie new studios of the Uni-
versal Company at Leonia, N. J., which have just been com-
pleted at a cost of half a million dollars and which are
known as "Universal City Junior."
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
767
Motion Picture Educator
Conducted by REV. W. H. JACKSON
CATALOGUE OF EDUCATIONAL PICTURES.
Released Between Oct. 1st, 1915, and Dec. 30, 1915.
Compiled by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THIS list does not include the various news periodicals
issued from week to week such as the Pathe News,
Hearst-Vitagraph, Selig-Tribune, Mutual Weekly, Ani-
mated Weekly, etc.
-Globe— Dec. 6,
Carlson cartoons)^
Carlson cartoons) —
Carlson cartoons) —
AGRICULTURE.
Bamboo and Its Use — Pathe Photocolor — Nov. 21, 1915.
Sugar Industry in the Mascarene Islands, The — Pathe
1915.
Tea Plantation, A (Java)— Pathe-Globe— Dee. 20, 1915.
ANIMATED CARTOONS.
Animated Grouch Chaser — (Barre cartoons) — Edison — Dec. 15, 1915
Canimated Nooz Pictorial — No. 1 — (Wallace A.
Essanay— Oct. 13, 1915 (1000 feet).
Canimated Nooz Pictorial — No. 2 — (Wallace A.
Essanay — Nov. 17, 1915 (1000 feet).
Canimated Nooz Pictorials — No. 3^(Wallace A
Essanay— Dec. 22, 1915 (1000 feet).
Cartoons in the Country — (Barre cartoons) — Edison — Oct. 20, 1915.
Cartoons in a Sanitorium — -(Barre cartoons) — Edison — Nov. 24, 1915.
Cartoons on a Yacht — (Barre cartoons) — Edison — Nov. 10. 1915.
Colonel Heeza Liar, Nature Faker — (Bray cartoons) — Pathe — Dec. 27,
1915.
Dreamy Dud in Love — (W. A. Carlson cartoons) — Essanay — Dec. 8, 1915.
Dreamy Dud at the "Ole Swimrain' Hole" — (W. A. Carlson cartoons) —
Essanay— Sept. 29, 1915.
Dreamy Dud Up in the Air — (W. A. Carlson cartoons) — Essanay — Oct.
27. 1915.
Hicks in Nightmare Land, The — Edison — Dec. 15, 1915.
Police Dog to the Rescue — (Bray cartoons) — Pathe — Oct. 25, 1915.
ENGINEERING AND MINING.
Construction of a Gigantic Bridge by African Natives — Variety Films
Corp. — Nov., 1915 (603 feet).
From Zambesi to Central Africa — (Showing African zinc mines as well
as zoological subjects and scenic beauties) — Variety Films Corp. —
Nov.. 1915 (856 feet).
In the Realm of Diamonds — (Showing ancient and modern methods of
extracting diamonds, also the various stages of manufacture through
which they pass en route to the tinished product) — Variety Films
Corp.— Nov.. 1915 (520 feet).
Savages Building a Railway line — (Showing the first train that
ran into Broken Hill, two thousand miles from Cape Town. Scenic
beauties are also included in this tilmj — Variety Films Corp. — Nov.,
1915 (383 feet).
BIOGRAPHY.
Bonaparte, Napoleon — ("The Corsican" ; or "The Last One Hundred
Days of Napoleon") — Sun Photoplay Co. — Oct., 1915 (5 parts).
Frietchie. Barbara — Popular Plays & Players — Nov. 29, 1915 (5 parts).
Nightingale, Florence — (FlorenL-e Nightingale, Founder of the Red Cross)
— Ideal Film Service — Nov., 1915.
Poe, Edgar Allan — ("The Raven") — V. L. S. E. — Essanay— Nov. 8. 1915
(6 parts).
Shore, Jane — ("The Strife Eternal") — Mutual Masterpicture — Nov. 25,
1915 (5 parts).
FORESTRY.
History of the Big Tree — Edison — Dec. 15, 1015 (illustrating the various
stages through which the tree passes up to the time of its transfor-
mation into useful articels for the convenience of man).
GEOLOGY'.
Where the Trees Are Stone — Pathe-Globe — Dec. 27. 1915.
HISTORY.
Barbara Frietchie — Metro — Pop. Plays and Players — Nov. 29 (5 parts).
Campbells Are Coming, The — Broadway Universal Feature — Oct. 18, 1915.
— (Siege of Cawnpore, Relief of Lucknow, etc.) (4 parts).
Corsican, The — Sun Photoplay Co. — Oct., 1915 (5 parts) (second rise
and fall of Napoleon).
Martyrs of the Alamo, The — Triangle — Fine Arts — Nov. 1 (5 parts).
Palace of the King. In the — (Period 1540 to 1560 — Philip II of Spain) —
Essanay — Oct. 11, 1913 (6 parts).
Strife Eternal, The — Mutual Masterpicture — Nov. 25, 1915 (5 parts) (the
story of Jane Shore, favorite of Edward IV of England).
HORTICULTURE.
How Winter Flowers Bloom — Globe — Pathe — Oct. 23, 1915.
INDUSTRIES.
Bamboo and Its Uses — Pathe — Photocolor — Nov. 21, 1915.
Government Poultry Farm at Beltsville, Md. — Dept. of Agriculture.
Manufacture of Coin, The — Edison — Oct. 9, 1915.
Tea Plantation. A — (Java) — Pathe — Globe — Dec. 20, 1915.
See .\merica First, No. i> — (Contains views taken at a Massachusetts
manufactory of fine writing paper) — Gaumont — Nov. 9, 1915.
See America First. No. 13 — Caumont — Dec. 7, 1915 (Mfg of silverware).
See America First, No. 14 — (Contains interesting views taken at the
steel mills of Pittsburgh, Pa.) — Gaumont — Dec. 4, 1915.
See America First, No. 5 — Gaumont— Oct. 12, 1913 — (Showing how paper
money is made).
Sugar Industry in the Mascarene Islands, The — Pathe — Globe — Dec. 6,
1915.
History of the Big Tree — Edison — Dec. 15, 1915 (Manufacture of wooden
articles).
National Pipe, from Ore to Finished Product— National Tube Co.— Nov
1913. '*
LITERATURE
ADE (George)
Father and the Boys— (with Digby Bell)— Broadway Universal Feature-
Dec, 1915 (5 parts).
ARMSTRONG (Paul)
Blue Grass— (with Thomas Wise)— World Film-Equitable — Oct. 11 1915
(o parts).
Bludgeon, The— (with Kathryn Osterman)— World Film-Equitable— Oct.
18, 191o (o parts).
BAILY (Waldron)
Heart of the Blue Ridge, The— (with Clara Kimball Young)— World
Film-Schubert— Oct. 17. 1915 (5 parts).
BALZAC (Honore de)
La Peau de Chagrin— (The Magic Skin) — (with Sally Crute and Everett
Butterfleld) — Kleine-Edison — Oct. 13, 1915 (5 parts).
BARTHOLMAE (Philip).
Over Night— (with Vivian Martin and Sam B. Hardy) — World Film-
Brady— Dec. 20, 1915 (5 parts).
BARTLETT (Frederick Orin).
Seventh Noon, The — (with Earnest Glendinning and Winifred Kingston)
— Mutual Masterpicture — Nov. 4, 1915 (5 parts).
BERTON (in conjunction with Simon).
Zaza — (with Pauline Frederick i— Paramount-Famous Players Oct. 4
1915 (5 parts). '
BOWMAN (William) (in conjunction with Fred J. Balshofer).
Rosemary — (with Margarite Snow and Paul Gilmore) — Metro-Quality
Dec. 20, 1915 (5 parts).
BROADHURST (George)
Price, The — (with Helen Ware) — World Film-Equitable — Oct. 27, 1915 (6
parts.
BROWNING (Robert).
Pippa Passes — (with Gertrude Robinson) — Biograph re-issue — Oct. 15
1915. '
BUCHANAN (Robert).
Alone in London — (with Florence Turner) — Ideal Film Service-Turner
Oct. 13, 1915 (5 parts).
Rack, The— (with Alice Brady) — World Film-Brady — Dec. 27, 1915 (5
parts).
CAMPBELL (Bartlett).
Galley Slave, The— (with Theda Bara) — Fox Film Corp. — Dec, 1915 (5
parts).
CARLE (Richard).
Mary's Lamb— (With Richard Carle)- Pathe— Gold Rooster Play— Nov.
19, 1915 (5 parts).
CERVANTES.
Don Quixote — (with De Wolf Hopperj — Triangle-Fine Arts — Dec. 12, 1915.
CHANDLEE (Harry).
Labyrinth, The— (with Gail Kane)— World Film— Equitable — Dec. 13,
1915 (5 parts).
CHATFIELD-TAYLOR (H. C.)
Crimson Wing, The — (with E. H. Calvert, Beverly Bayne, Ruth Stone-
house and Bryant Washburn) — V-L-S-E — Essanay — Nov. 1, 1915
(6 parts).
CLAY (Bertha M.)
Dora Thome — (with Lionel Barrymore, Millicent Evans, Thomas Jeffer-
son and William Russell) — Biograph — Nov. 3, 1915 (3 parts).
CRAWFORD (F. Marion).
Palace of the King, In the — (with Richard Travers, Arleen Hackett
Lillian Drew, Sydney Ainsworth, etc.) — V-L-S-E — Essanay — Oct. 11
1015 (6 parts).
(DAVIS (Owen).
Family Cupboard, The — (with Holbrook Blinn) — World Film-Brady — Oct.
10, 1913).
Gambler from the West, The — (with Chas. Perley, W. J. Butler, etc.) —
Biograph — Nov. 17, 1915 (4 parts).
Green Cloak, The — (with Irene Fenwick and Richie Ling) — Kleine-
Edison — Oct. 20, 1915 (5 parts). (Written in conjunctien with
Henry K. Webster.)
Sentimental Lady, The — (with Irene Fenwick) — Kleine-Edison — Not. 7,
1913 (5 parts).
DELANO (Edith Barnard).
Still Waters — (with Marguerite Clark) — Paramount-Famous Players —
Nov. 4, 1915 (5 parts).
DE MILLE (Cecil B.).
Chimmie Fadden Out West — (with Victor Moore) — (written in conjunc-
tion with Jeanie McPherson). — Paramount-Lasky — Nov. 22, 1915
(4 parts).
DONNELLY (H. Grattan).
End of the Road, The — (with Harold Lockwood and May Allison) — Mu-
tual Masterpicture-American — Nov. 11, 1915 (5 parts).
ELIOT (George).
Mill on the Floss, The — (with Mignon Anderson and Eugene Moere) —
Mutual Masterpicture-Thanhouser — Dec. 16, 1915 (5 parts).
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
FAIRFAX (Marlon).
Immigrant The — (with Valeska Suratt) — Paramount-Lasky — Dec. 20,
1915 (5 parts.
FORBES (James).
Chorus Lady, The — (with Cleo Ridgley) — Paramount-Lasky — Oct. 18,
1915 (5 parts).
FREDERICKS (Arnold).
One Million Dollars — (with William Faversham, Carlotta De Felice,
Camilla D'Alberg, etc.) — Metro- Rolfe — Nov. 22, 1915 (5 parts).
GILLMORE (Rufus).
Alster Case, The — (with Bryant Washburn, John H. Cosser and Ruth
Stonehouse) — V-L-S-E — Essanay — Dec. 6, 1915 (5 parts).
GRAY (Maxwell).
Reproach of Annesley, The — (with Herbert Barrinton, Louise Vale, Jack
Drumier and F. Ritchie) — Biograph — Nov. 24, 1915 (3 parts).
Silence of Dean Maitland — ("Sealed Lips") — (with Arthur Ashley) —
Equitable- World Film — Dec. 20, 1915 (5 parts).
HAGGARD (H. Rider).
Mr. Meeson's Will — (with Florence LaBadie) — Thano-play — Nov. 6, 1915
(3 parts).
HENDERSON (Isaac).
Mummy and the Humming Bird, The — (with Chas. Cherry and Lillian
Tucker) — Paramount-Famous Players — Nov. 11, 1915 (5 parts).
HICHENS (Robert).
Bella Donna — (with Pauline Frederick) — Paramount-Famous Players —
Not. 15. 1915 (5 parts). (Written in conjunction with J. B. Fagan.)
HOBART (George V.).
Yankee Girl. The — (Blanche Ring) — Paramount-Morosco^Oct. 25, 1915
(5 parts).
HORNUNG (E. W.).
Stingaree — (with True Boardman, William Brunton and Marin Sals, etc.)
— Kalem — Nov. 24, 1915 — (series of 12 weekly 2-act episodes).
HOYT (Chas.).
Black Sheep, A— (with Otis Harlan)— V-L-S-E— Sellg— Oct. 18, 1915 (5
parts).
HUGHES (Rupert).
Canavan. The Man Who Had His Way — ("The Danger Signal") — (with
Arthur Hoops and Ruby Hoffman) — Kleine-Edison — Dec. 1, 1915 (5
parts).
JOHNSON (Owen).
Salamander, The — (with Ruth Findlay, Iva Shepard, J. F. Salnpolls,
etc.). — B. S. Moss Corp. — Dec, 1915 (multiple reel).
JOKAI (Marcus).
Hungarian, Nabob, The — (with Charles H. Mailes) — Bigoraph — Dec. 1,
1915 (4 parts).
JONES (Henry Arthur).
Lydia Gilmore — (with Pauline Frederick and Vincent Serrano) — Para-
mount-Famous Players — Dec. 25. 1915 (5 parts).
Masqueraders. The — (with Hazel Dawn) — Paramount-Famous Players —
Oct. 28, 1915 (5 parts).
KILDARE (Owen).
Regeneration, The — (with RockcIiOe Fellows and Anna Q. Nilson) — Fox
Film Corp. — Sept. 13, 1915 (multiple reel).
KYNE (Peter).
Long Chance, The — (with Frank Keenan) — Broadway Universal Fea-
ture—Nov. 1, 1915 (6 parts).
LESTOQUE (W. H.).
Jane — (with Charlotte Greenwood) — Paramount-Morosco — Dec. 6, 1915
(5 parts).
LONG (John Luther).
Madame Butterfly— (with Mary Pickford) — Paramount-Famous Players
—Nov. 8. 1915 (5 parts).
MAJOR (Chas.).
Sweet Alyssum — (with Tyrone Power, Kathleen Williams and Edith John-
son)—V-L-S-E — Selig— Nov. 15, 1915 (5 parts).
MARY (Jules).
Roger la Honte — ("The Man of Shame") — (with Wilton Lackaye) —
Broadway Universal Feature — Oct. 11, 1915 (5 parts).
MERIMEE (Prosper).
Carmen — (with Geraldine Farrar) — Paramount-Lasky — Nov. 1, 1915 (5
parts).
Carmen — (with Theda Bara) — Fox Film Corp. — Nov. 1, 1915 (5 parts).
McCUTCHEON (George Barr).
Nedra — (with George Probert, Fania Marinoff and Margaret Greene) —
Pathe — Gold Rooster Play — Nov. 12, 1915 (5 parts).
McINTYRE (John C).
Ashton, Kirke, Investigator — ("An .A.ffair of Three Nations") — (with
Arnold Daily) — Pathe — Gold Rooster Play — Oct. 22, 1915 (5 parts).
Ashton Kirke, Investigator — ("The House of Fear") — (with Arnold Daly)
— Pathe — Gold Rooster Play — Dec. 2, 191."i (5 parts).
MOODY (William Vaughan).
Great Divide, The — (with House Peters and Ethel Clayton) — V-L-S-E —
Lubin — Dec. 20, 1915 (5 parts).
NORTON (Roy).
And by These Deeds — (with Laura Lavarnie, Zoe Bech and Katherlne
Lee)— Biograph— Sept. 21, 1915 (2 parts).
OHNET (Georges).
Serge Panine — (with Ivan Christy and Edward Cecil) — Biograph — Oct.
1.3. ini.T (.3 parts).
Woman of Mystery, The — (with Louise Vale)— Biograph — Dec. 29, 1915
(3 parts).
OPPENHEIM (E. Phillips).
Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo — (with Theodore Roberts) — Paramount-Lasky —
Dec. 2, 1915 (5 parts).
PARKER (Sir Gilbert).
Jordan Is a Hard Road — Triangle-Fine Arts — Dec. 19, 1915 (5 parts).
PARKER (Louis N.).
Joseph and His Brethren — Dormet Film Co. — Dec., 1915 (6 parts).
PARRISH (Randall).
Yellow Star, The — (with Kingsley Benedict, Marie Wolcamp, Frank
Newberg, etc.) — Universal-Bison — Oct. 16. 1915 (3 parts).
PINERO (Sir Arthur).
Iris — (with Alma Taylor, Henry Ainley and Stewart Rome) — Hepworth —
Dec, 1915 (5 parts).
POE (Edgar Allan).
Raven, The — with Henry Walthall) — V-L-S-E — Essanay — Nov. 8, 1915
(6 parts).
QUICK (Herbert).
Double Trouble — (with Douglas Fairbanks) — Triangle-Fine Arts — Dec. 5,
1915 (5 parts).
RAINE (Allen).
Welsh Singer, A — (with Florence Turner and Henry Edwards) — Hep-
worth — Dec, 1915 (5 parts).
ROWLAND (Henry C).
Closing Net, The — (with Howard Estabrook, Bliss Milford and Kathryn
Brown-Decker) — Pathe — Gold Rooster Play— Oct. 8, 1915 (5 parts).
SARDOU (VIctorien).
Divorcons — (with Dell Henderson, Dave Morris and Gertrude Bambrlck)
— Biograph— Dec. 15, 1915 (4 parts).
SCARBOROUGH (George).
At Bay — (with Florence Reed) — Pathe — Gold Rooster Play — Nov. 26, 1915
(5 parts).
SEITZ (George Brackett).
The Spender — (with George Frobert) — Pathe — Gold Rooster Play — Oct
1, 1915 (5 parts).
SERVICE (Robert W.).
My Madonna — (with Olga Petrova) — Metro-Popular Plays & Players^
Oct. 25, 1915 (5 parts).
Song of the Wage Slave, The — (with Edmund Breese) — Metro-Popular
Plays & Players — Oct. 4, 1915 (5 parts).
SHELDEN (H. S.).
Daughter of the City, A — (with Marguerite Clayton and E. H. Calyert) —
V-L-S-E — Essanay — Dec. 2, 1915 (5 parts).
SHELLEY (Mrs. Mary W.).
Frankenstein — ("Life Without Soul") — (with Percy Darrell Standlas) —
Ocean Film Corporation — Nov. 22, 1915 (5 parts).
SIMON (in conjunction with Berton).
Zaza — (with Pauline Frederick) — Paramount-Famous Players — Oct. 4.
1915 (5 parts).
SPEARMAN (Frank H).
Girl and the Game, The — (with Helen Holmes) — (serial commenced Dec.
27, 1915) — Mutual-Signal Film Corp. — (2-part episodes).
STRINGER (Arthur).
Secret Agent, The — (with Robert T. Haines) — Mutual-RIalto — Dec. 16,
1915 (3 parts).
SUTRO (Alfred).
John Gladye's Honour — (with C. Aubrey Smith and Mary Lawton) —
Pathe — Gold Rooster Play— Oct. 15, 1915 (5 parts) (made by Froli-
man Amusement Co.).
TARKINGTON (Booth).
Gentleman From Indiana. The — (with Dustin Farnum) — Paramount-Pal-
las— Nov. 25, 1915 (5 parts).
TERHUNE (Albert Payson).
Thief in the Night, A — (with Herbert Fortier, Ormi Hawley, Earl Met-
calfe, W. H. Turner)- Lubin— Dec. 16, 1915 (5 parts).
THMOS (Augusta).
Colorado — (with Hobart Bosworth) — Broadway-Universal Feature — Nov.
15, 1915 (5 parts).
TOWNSEND (E. W.).
Chimmie Fadden — (with Victor Moore) — Paramount-Lasky — Nor. 22,
1915 (4 parts).
TURNBULL (Margaret).
Armstrong's Wife — (with Edna Goodrich) — Paramount-Lasky-^NoT. 18,
1915 (5 parts).
Secret Sin, The — (with Blanche Sweet) — Paramount-Lasky — Oct. 21,
1915 (5 parts).
TURNBULL (Hector).
Cheat, The — (with Fanny Ward) — Paramount-Lasky — Dec. 13, 1915 (6
parts.
TWAIN (Mark).
Prince and the Pauper, The — (with Marguerite Clark) — Paramount-Fam-
ous Players — Nov. 29, 1915 (5 parts).
VAN LOAN (Chas. E.).
Buck Parvin and the Movies — (with Arthur Acord) — (series of three-part
comedies) — Mutual-Mustang (commenced Oct., 1915).
VANCE (Louis Joseph).
Detroying Angel, The — (with Mabel Truuelle and Marc McDermott) —
Kleine-Edison — Dec. 8. 1915 (5 parts).
New "Adventures of Terrence O'Rourke" — (with J. Warren Kerrigan) —
Universal Special — (Series commenced Nov. 22) (2-part episodes).
WEBSTER (Henry K) (in conjunction with Samuel Merwin).
Comrade John — (with William Elliott and Ruth Roland) — Pathe-Balboa
—Gold Rooster Play— Oct. 20, 1015 (5 parts).
WHITTIBR (John Greenleaf).
Bay of Seven Isles. The — (with Frank Lloyd and Helen Leslie) — Unlyer-
sal-Laemmle— Mar. 28, 1915 (1000 feet).
WYLIE (I. A. R.).
Red Mirage, The — ("The Unknown") — (with Lou-Tellegen) — Paramount-
Lasky — Dec. 9, 1915 (5 parts).
MILITARY.
Battles of a Nation, The — American Correspondence Film Co. — Nov., 1919
(R parts — showing Austro-German side of war).
Corsican, The — Sun Photoplay Co.— Oct., 1915 (5 parts).
Crimson Wing, The — Essanay — Nov. 1, 1915 (6 part military romance).
February 5, 1916
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(6 parts).
Inc. — •Dec,
1915
Fall of Warsaw, The — Victory Film Corp. — Oct., 1915 (3 parts).
German Battleflelds — Chicago Tribune — Oct., 1915.
I'm Glad My Boy Grew Up to Be a Soldier— V-L-S-E^—Selig — Dec. 13.
1915 C* parts).
Martyrs of the Alamo, The — Fine Arts — Nov., 1915 (5 parts).
Nation's Peril, The — V-L-S-E — Lubin — Nov. 22, 1915 (5 parts) — (drama
on preparedness).
Russian BattleHelds—Indian Film Co. — Nov., 1915 (4 parts).
Warring Millions. The — American Correspondence Co. — Dec, 1915.
West Wind — Vitagraph — Sept. 14, 1915 (3-part military drama).
When War Threatened — Lubin — Nov. 4, 1915 (2-part drama in which
government officials and members of the U. S. Secret Service appear).
MUSIC.
Carmen — Paramount-Lasky — Nov. 1, 1915 (5 parts).
Carmen — Fox Film Corp. — Nov. 1, 1915 (5 parts).
Madame Butterfly — Paramount-Famous Players — Nov. 8, 1915 (5 parts).
PSYCHOLOGY.
Coward, The — THangle-Kay Bee — Oct., 1915 (6 parts).
RELIGION.
Joseph and His Brethren — Dormet Film Co — Dec, 1915
Life of Our Saviour, The — (re-issue) — Pathe Exchange
<7 parts).
SCENIC (Including Peoples and Customs).
Between Lakes and Mountains — Mutual-Novelty — Dec. 22, 1915.
California's Rocky Shores — Pathe-Photocolor— Dec. 27, 1915.
California Scrap Book— Vitagraph— Nov. 8, 1915.
Cape Colony to the Transvaal — Variety Films Corp. — Nov., 1915 (935 ft.).
Children of the -Netherlands — Pathe-Photocolor — Nov. 7, 1915.
Climbing Mont Blanc — Pathe-GIobe — Dec. 13, 1915.
Delhi — A Ramble Through Hindoo Villages — Variety Films Corp. — Nov.,
1915 (925 feet) — (Showing agricultural side of India, also Industries).
Fifteen Thousand Feet Above Sea Level on Skis— Variety Film Corp.—
Nov., 1915 (514 feet) — (Ascent of Monte Rosa).
Glethorn, The Rustic Venice — (Picturesque Holland) — Pathe-Photocolor —
In the Land of the Hindoos— Variety Films Corp.— Nov., 1915 (870 feet).
Iron Horse in Darkest Africa, The — Variety Films Corp. — Nov., 191o (383
feet) — (railway to Broken Hill, 2000 miles from Cape Town).
Picturesque Hanoi — (French Indo-China) — Pathe-Photocolor — Dec. 6,
1915.
Scenes in the Canadian Rockies— Essanay— Nov. 17, 1915.
Science of Alpine Rock-Cllmbing, The— Variety Films Corp.— Nov., 1915
See Ameri'ca First— No. 4 — Gaumont— Oct. 5, 1915 — (New York City —
downtown section, showing bird's-eye view of the harbor).
See America First— No. 5— Gaumont— Oct. 12, 1915— (Washington, D. C—
— also showing glimps* of how paper money is made).
See America First- No. 6— Gaumont— Oct. 19, 1915 — (A trip up the
Hudson from New York to Albany). ,, , „ v
See America First — No. 7— Gaumont— Oct. 26, 191o — (New York Harbor,
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, etc.).
See America First — No. 8 — Gaumont — Nov. 2, 1915 — (Boston and vicinity).
See America First— No. 9— Nov. 9, 1915— (Motor trip through the Berk-
See America First— No. 10— Gaumont— Nov. 16, 1915— (Trip through
Portland. Me., and White Mountains).
See America First— No. 11— Gaumont— Nov. 23. lOlo— (New Haven and
Hartford, Conn., showing Yale College and surroundings).
See America First — No. 12 — Gaumont — Nov. 30, 1915 — (Lake Mohonk,
NY).
See America First— No. 13— Gaumont— Dec. 7, 1915— (Providence, R. 1.).
See America First — No. 14 — Gaumont — Dec. 14 — (Pittsburgh).
See America First — No. 15— Gaumont — Dec. 21, 1915 — (Lexington, Ky.).
See America First— No. 16— Gaumont— Dec. 28, 1915— (Chicago).
Sultan's Paradise, The— (Picturesque Turkey)- Pathe-Globe— Nov. 22,
Trip to the Argentine, A — Roy Chandler series of South American pic-
Upper Bavarian Mountain Lakes — Variety Film Corp. — Nov., 1915 (337
feet)
Victoria Falls (South Africa)— Variety Films Corp. — Nov.. 1915 (403 ft.).
Zambesi to Central Africa, From — (including the zinc mines and inter-
esting views of wild animals) — Variety Films Corp. — Nov., 1915
(856 feet).
SCIENCE.
Animal Movements Analyzed — Pathe-PTiotocolor — Pec. 26, 1915.
Human Movements Analyzed — Pathe-Globe — Nov. 6, 1915.
Lone Game The — Edison — Dec. 11, 1915 — (A one-reel drama illustrative
of the 'Red Cross efforts on behalf of the victim of tuberculosis,
showing some views in the Bradley Sanitarium. Waverly, Cnnn.).
Part Played by Air in Respiration — Variety Films Corp. — Nov., 1915
(375 feet).
Radiography in Practice — Variety Films Corp.— Nov., 1915 (380 feet).
SOCIOLOGY.
-Kleine-Edison — Nov. 10, 1915 (5 parts )-
-(dealing with
Children of Eve
child labor). ^ _„,_ _ ^
Day in Sing Sing, A — Katherine Russell Bleecker— Dec, 191o (showing
interior and exterior views of the famous prison) (3 parts).
Making Over of Geoffrey Manning, The — Vitagraph Broadway Star Fea-
ture Dec. 27, 1915 — (Showing transformation of well-to-do young
man from drone to worker) (4 parts).
Nightingale, Florence — (founder of the Red Cross) — Ideal Film Service
—Nov., 1915. „ ,„ ^ -
Out of Darkness — Paramount-Lasky — Sept. 9, 1915 (o parts).
Prison Without Walls, A — Katherine Russell Bleecker — Dec, 1915 —
(Showing Great Meadow Prison on a farm of 1000 acres — methods
of dealing with prisoners, their recreations, etc. ).
Rights of Man, The — V-L-S-E — Lubin — Oct. 25. 1915 (5 parts) — (from
an original scenario by Louis Reeves Harrison, based on Thos. Payne's
"Rights of Man").
Their Sinful Influence — (society drama) — Lubin — Nov. 4. 1915 (o parts).
Within Prison Walls — Katherine Russell Bleecker — Dec, 1915 (illustrat-
ing the experience of Thos. Mott Osborne while he voluntarily under-
went a week's imprisonment in Auburn Prison two years ago).
SPORTS AND HUNTING.
Army and Navy Football Game — Novelty — Dec 8. 1915 (about 900 feet).
Climbing Mont Blanc — Pathe-Globe — Dec. 13, 1915.
Nature Man, The — Broadway Universal Feature — Dec, 1915 (5 parts) —
(Experiences of Joseph Knowles while in the Maine woods)".
Science of Alpine Rock-Climbing, The — Variety Films Corp.— Dec, 1915.
World's Championship Series — World Film — Oct., 1915.
TOPICAL.
Baby and the Boss, The — (Showing interesting incidents at police games
in New York — sham battle — rookies' drill — fire drill, and work by
police dogs) — Thanhouser — Nov. 23, 1915 (2 parts).
Fall of Warsaw, The — Victory Film Corp.— Oct., 1915.
Pendleton, Oregon, Roundup — Max M. Pullman — Nov., 1915.
For the Honor of the Crew — (drama, which includes the regatta at
Poughkeepsiel — Vitagraph — Nov. 9, 1915 (3 parts).
Shipwrecked in the Arctic — (tragedy of Shroeder-Stranz Expedition) —
Variety Films Corp. — Dec, 1915 (2 parts).
Uncle Sam at Work — "Where Uncle Sam makes his laws and keeps his
relics") — Powers — Dec 25, 1915.
With Europe's Warring Armies — Variety Films Corp. — Nov., 1915 (7 pts.).
World's Championship Series — World Film — Oct., 1915.
World's Championship Baseball Series — Mutual-Novelty — Nov. 15, 1915.
ZOOLOGY.
Actors from the Jungle — (a study of wild animals in captivity) — Victor —
Nov. 11. 1915.
Fishing Expedition with the Maharajah of Karputhala, India, A — Variety
Films Corp.— Nov., 1915.
Hippopotamus Hunting in German Southwest Africa — Variety Films
Corp.— Nov., 1915 (810 feet).
Home Life of thfe Spider — Powers — Nov. 8, 1915.
Howard's Monarchs of the American Forest — (trained wild animals) —
Powers— Dec. 23, 1915.
Insect Celebrities — Powers — Nov. 4, 1915.
Insect Oddities — (Ditmars) — Powers — Oct. 21, 1915.
Intimate Study of Birds No. 9 — Pathe — Oct. 11, 1915 — (web-footed birds —
wild and domestic ducks, etc.).
Intimate Study of Birds No. 10— Pathe— Oct. 25, 1915 — (barnyard fowl,
kestrel, pheasant and sparrow hawk).
Intimate Study of Birds No. 11 — Pathe — Nov. 22, 1915 — (pelicans, sea
parrots, swans and other water birds).
Life of the Salamander. The — (Ditmars) — Powers — Dec. 2, 1915.
Microscopic Pond Life — Edison — Dec. 4. 1915.
Nature's Monstrosities — (Ditmars) — Powers — Dec. 9, 1915.
Nature Man, The — Broadway Universal Features — Dec. 27, 1915 (5 parts)
— Experiences of Joseph Knowles while in the Maine woods. Includ-
ing the treeing of a bear, a fight between a badger and a wild cat, etc.).
Spirit of Audubon, The — Thanhouser — Oct. 19, 1915 (2 parts) — (Study of
birds — principal water birds) — (Taken in the interests of the Audu-
bon Society).
Thinking Cockatoos, The — (performing cockatoos) — Powers — Nov. 4, 1915.
Our Feathered Friends at Dinner — Pathe-Globe — Nov. 20, 1915.
Wild Bird Life — Powers — Dec. 25, 1915.
Yardville Folks — Edison— Oct. 30, 1915 — (animal study).
Zambesi to Central Africa, From — (including zinc mines and studies of
wild animals) — Variety Films Corp. — Nov., 1915 (856 feet).
PICTURES SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENTS.
Actors from the Jungle — Victor — Nov. 11, 1915 — (study of wild animals
in captivity).
.\nd by These Deeds — Biograph — Sept. 21, 1915 (2 parts).
Baby and the Boss, The — Thanhouser — Nov 23, 1915 (2 parts).
Baby's Garden, In — Thanhouser — Nov. 14, 1915.
Baby and the Leopard, The — Selig — Dec. 11, 1915.
Bachelor's Christmas, The — Rex — Dec. 19, 1915 (3 parts).
Broth of a Boy, A — Edison— Nov. 13, 1915.
Christmas Memories — Gold Seal — Dec. 21, 1915 (3 parts).
Circus, The — Rex — Nov. 13, 1915 (juvenile).
Conquest of Constantia. The — Vitagraph — Dec. 2, 1915.
Faith of Sonny Jim, The — Vitagraph — Dec. 15, 1915.
Father and the Boys — Broadway Universal Feature — Dec. 20, 1915 (5
parts).
His Majesty the King— Than-o-play — Dec 18, 1915 (3 parts).
Howard's Monarchs of the Forest — Powers — Dec. 23, 1915 (animal study).
Is Christmas a Bore? — Vitagraph — -Dec. 24 (lesson in the joy of giving).
Joseph and His Brethren — Dormet Film Corp. — Dec. 1915 (5 parts).
Kingdom of Nosey Land, The — Rex — Nov. 28, 1915 (4 parts — Fairy story).
Let Katy Do It — Triangle-Fine Arts — Dec, 1915 (5 parts).
Little Captain of the Boy Scouts, The — Thanhouser— Nov. 9, 1915 (2 pts.).
Lizzie's Shattered Dreams — L-Ko — Dec. 12, 1915.
Lizzie's Watery Grave — L-Ko — Dec. 1, 1915 (Juvenile Comedy).
Little Mascot, The— Rex— Jan. 19, 1915 (2 parts).
Mill on the Floss, The — Mutual Masterpicture — Dec. 16, 1915 (6 parts).
Nature Man, The — Broadway Universal Feature — Dec 27, 1915 (5 parts) —
(Nature study).
One Plus One Equals One — Vitagraph — Nov. 29, 1915.
Parson's Horse Race, The — Edison — Sept. 29, 1915.
Police Dog to the Rescue, The — (Bray cartoon) — Pathe — Oct. 25, 1915.
Prince in Disguise. The — Vitagraph — Oct. 25, 1915.
Snnny Jim and the Great .\merican Game — Vitagraph — Nov. 15, 1915.
Sonny Jim and the Family Party — Vitagraph — Nov. 24, 1915.
-Sonny Jim's First Love Affair — Vitagraph — Dec. 8. 1915.
Sonny Jim and the Amusement Co., Ltd. — Vitagraph — Sept. 13, 1915.
Spirit of Audubon, The — Thanhouser — Oct. 19, 1915 (2 parts) — (Taken In
the interests of the Audubon societies, and showing the spirit of
.\udubon conducting two children to the homes of the pelican, the
tern, the laughing gull, the ibis, etc.).
Such a P'rincess — Rex — Nov. 7, 1915 (3 part fairy story).
Urchin, The — Lubin— Nov. 5. 1915.
Waif, The — Aurora Films Plays Corp. — Dec, 1915 (5 parts).
When Hooligan and Dooligan Ran for Mayor — Vitagraph^Jan. 5, 1916.
Orrall Humphrey, who scored a hit as "Marmaduke Smythe"
In "The Diamond From the Sky." -will head another American
(Mutual) company. This will be a comedy company.
Mary Fuller has just completed "Madame Cubist." an eccen-
tric play of two reels. It was eccentric in many ways, being:
an eccentric drama, with eccentric settings and Miss Fuller
wore very eccentric and sensational gowns.
Harry Dunklnson, comedian of the Essanay Company, Is re-
covering from Injuries sustained by a fall from the second
floor of the new studio last week. Dunklnson. while ^\'orking
in an Ade fable, climbed to the second floor in pursuit of an
Imaginary thief. There was no floor slipped between them.
Luckily the ground was soft and he escaped serious Injury.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Advertising tor Exhibitors
Conducted by £PES WINTHROP SARGENT
Bully for A. B.
PERHAPS you have been the happy recipient of a safety razor
and you with a luxuriant whisker on your face it took years
to raise. Perhaps it was not that, hut merely that you have
been given something you do not want. Then hand it to whoever it
was up at the Biograph who gave birth to the idea of the Program.
1l you are a G. F. exhibitor probably you have one. but if you are
not, see if you cannot coax one out of the company, anyhow. In the
pUT PROGRAMS in
your pocket— it*! made to
tit There's a page for each
day's bookings, with a
handy memo^ndum of each
day's business. And for your
convenience in booking
Biographs, there is full infor-
mation about our January
releases.
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FebruMT oumba, flk
thta >v>T- At the tad
of the ruT rou vlU
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PROGRAM
Saturday, January 1, 1916
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Resolved:
Onm Rtfilpta-
PcOKTun Cost
To keep an eye
on Biograph's
new program.
Somelhin" doin'
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there, all right.
3
first place it is handier than the traditional pocket in the shirt, for
you have to send the shirt to the laundry. In the second place, it
works about as hard as any piece of advertising we know of. The
first, the January issue, consists of 64 pages and stiff cover 3% by
six inches. It runs for one month. The first inside cover page gives
the releases for January. The last white page and inside hack covei
give the lists for November and December ; a three months* calendar
that covers all you need to know. The handiness is shown by the two
pages reproduced. They are facing pages, for the scheme of the book
is two pages to a day, one carrying a blank space for your program,
no matter what it is. and the other to advertise Biographs, though
we have selected for reproduction the explanatory page.
It's chief appeal to this department, however, is not its utility, though
it is useful in the extreme. It points an object lesson in making space
work. It does not obtrude, but it works every minute. Take, for
example, the first release, which comes on a Monday. Here the text
for the Sunday sheet says "Tomorrow, the Lesser Evil." Then on
Tuesday the advertising sheet takes the cast and synopsis and the
record sheet reminds again of the release. You cannot overlook it.
When there is no release Immediate or impending, then the space to
the left of the financial statement reads something similar to the entry
tor January 7th. which states that "Biograph posters bring people into
the house and Eiograph pictures bring them back again." In the
same way there are such lines as "If you are getting a thirty-day
service on the Three Reel Biograph. you ought to be putting up your
paper for that wonderful picture, 'A Poor Relation with Thomas
Jefferson.' "
In brief the Biograph starts out to give you a page a day for your
program and financial record in a book that will go into the vest
pocket easily. It never interferes with that space for its own talks,
but it prints a lot of its own matter on each page, without interfering
with the purpose for which the booklet is issued.
Can you say the same thing about your own house program? If you
can. you belong, for that is just what you should do — talk all the
time and yet never get in the way.
We do not know who started this Biograph stunt and we are not
particularly interested, but we do rise to remark that it Is about
as fine an example of good advertising of any sort as we have seen
in a long time. It's a hundred percent good from front to back. And
write tt down that It is good merely because it Is mutually useful.
House Organs.
Editors of house organs should remember that their papers are to be
used in advertising their own business and not the other man's. If the
rival house is ramshackle and dangerous, you keep still about it. Let
the building authorities and the local papers take notice. It does not
look pretty in your own sheet and it will not be believed. It will
naturally be supposed that you have other reasons than a kindly desire
to be helpful to the community and the most certain way of helping
the other man along is to create a feeling of sympathy for him. This
is the most elementary proposition in showmanship, and yet we have
three examples of attacks. Don't let your temper get the best of you.
The other man may be all you say and think he is.but don't tell your
thoughts. Swallow them, even though they do choke you. It doesn't
help any to have a lot of people go around lauguing and saying that
Dash must be hurting you a lot to make you froth at the mouth the
way you do. A house organ is to advertise your house and it is run on
wind, but not on hot air.
Contest Schemes.
Here is a letter from a correspondent down South. The writer ia
not in any way connected with the exhibiting end, but is interested
through her script work. It should make interesting reading for show-
men :
'ine Blank manager is running a prize scheme which I be-
lieve is handled by a company working this idea, in other parts
of the state. The Dash man told me that his advice was for
everyone to keep out of contests and Uiat his business never
recovered from the contest he ran last niil. He says there are
people still mad with him who refuse to enter his place and
that he has lost more in regular patrons quitting him than he
made from the temporary interest in the contest.
Of course the contest was thrown off the track through bad outside
management, but unless you can control every phase of a contest and
can have the backing of business men who will assure a clean bill of
health, keep out.
Real Money.
startling Indeed is the advertising of the Strand, Hoboken. N. J.
It is odd in every way. In the first place the outside is a sheet of
blue stock heavy weight 714 by 12. This is folded twice to get a page
334 by 6 inches. From a slit in the front page extends part of a per-
fectly good one dollar bill with the legend in reproduced handwriting
"There's Money in it — really." Inside is the announcement that the
folder will be accepted as ten cents toward the purchase of any re-
served seat, and pasted to the facing page is a folded form letter going
more fully into details, this on white paper and in imitation type-
writing. The only touch lacking is the printed head for the letter
sheet.
Using portions of a dollar bill is a most novel toucli. Presumably
the answer is found in that fact that the Treasury will redeem at face
two-thirds of a bill, but a few thousand of these cut up for advertising
purposes is apt to result in a visit from the Secret Service men. The
ruling is to provide against accident ; not to encourage it. Apart
from that the device is one of the most startling we have seen.-
Mr. Chenoweth Changes.
H. A. Chenoweth has moved over to the Opera House. New Milford,
Mass. He sends in an announcement of a potato and onion matinee, a
potato or onion and one cent admitting a child to a morning matinee.
The money and vegetables are to be turned over to the Salvation Army.
The ch.i..ren have to be under twelve years of age. There is no reason
why this scheme should not prove popular everywhere.
You Have To.
One of the Universal exchanges in the gulf section turns out a sheet
to exhibitors. After five and a half inches of unleaded six point it
breaks in with a boxed "Read the above over carefully, men." It must
be read carefully if it is to be read at all. In addition to the tiny
size it is all messed up with capitalized lines. And there is not Just
the five inches, but fourteen inches. It is too much of a job for the
eyes. It would pay them to set in eight point and lead with two point.
Then it would be read. As it is they set a bad example to the houses
they serve.
Another Old-Tuner.
It beats all how the old timers drop out for a time and then bob up
again. Now it's William Barle. Jr.. who comes to the surface. A year
or so ago he was just getting away from Wichita. Kansas, and that's
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
771
a good place to get away from in hot weather. Now he gives the high
sign from Dallas, Texas, where he Is doing the advertising film stuff.
He writes :
Have been working for the Feature Film concerns since I left
the show, travelling through Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and
Kansas, and came down here two months ago, after making ar-
rangements in Chicago to handle this territory, on the Adver-
tising Film, and have been very successful so far, both in
getting into the best theaters and dealing with the largest and
most reliable firms. I show in the Hulsey houses here, which,
by the way. never before used an ad of any kind or description.
^o that in itself lends a great deal of merit to our film.
Marty Williams, the oldest film man in Kansas City, recently
resigned his position as manager with the Metro and will join
me here after the holidays, he being my partner.
The advertising films seem to be getting hold of things. We are
sorry to see it. but it seems to be here. Anyhow we are glad to see Mr.
Barle back and hope that he will be more regular in his reports in
future.
Chips from Carpenter.
George Editor Carpenter, in the latest Real Reels, complains that
fiome people including trade journals swipe his ideas without credit.
It didn't happen here. We would rather quit than steal because we
can think of plenty new ideas of our own. which is why we and
George E. remain friends. Just to lielp along note this from the
Real Reels :
A valued correspondent writes us that at first his mailing list
worked fine, but now he fears it Is losing its effectiveness.
We imagine that he has been working along the same lines.
Even roast turkey palls after two or three meals. Try some-
thing else, Mr. Exhibitor. Use your mailing list all the time,
but dish something else on it.
That's the idea. If you have boiled eggs for breakfast every day
In the year, they "have to be bad to gain your notice. Try a steak
or a finnan haddie for a change.
From the same source we draw this :
A Heinecke, the live wire who operates the Judith Theatre.
Lewistown, Montana, we opine, likes a modicum of praise as
well as the rest of us, nevertheless he is out with a printed
announcement wherein he solicits a few brickbats from the
"hands of his patrons. He says on a neatly printed card :
"We feel that there is no theatre that can really be run
in such a manner but there is a cause for complaint some time.
The first of each month we will give away a ?fo.00 Judith
Theatre coupon book to the party submitting the worst com-
plaint. Our patrons need not hesitate to sign their names, as
we assure you our friendship will continue just the same,
although signature is not necessary."
We don't like it. "Most helpful suggestion" sounds better than
"worst complaint," even if you subsequently show that the worst
complaint is not very bad. Take it for granted that your house is
good but that you want all the help you can have to make it better.
Ask for suggestions, not kicks. It's all the same, but there is more
in a name than Shakspeare seems to think. Be like Llewellyn and
teach fhem to think in negative and not in positive roasts.
And you should see the nicely engraved card the Notable Feature
Film Company sent out to its patrons for the New Year. It is more
than self-respecting.
Right.
Tom North, of the Seattle Branch of the V-L-S-E. offered a gold
watch to the exhibitor having the greatest number of votes in the
contest for the most enterprising "Pal," which is what V-L-S-E
exhibitors are called. The prize went to F. L. Stannard. of the
Gem, Wenatchee. Wash., who offered a number of clever window d.a-
plays, some of which we shall be glad to publish if he will send the
photos. In commenting on the award Mr. North writes that the best
features that the interest displayed in the contest brought out were stunts
that made better business for the exhibitors. It is one of those things
where even the losers cannot help but win.
From the same issue we take a new form of commutation ticket
which may help others. It was devised by "Pal" McKee, of Everett,
Wash., for the Orpheum. The text gives the matter on both sides.
THE ECONOMY TICKET
A Chance to Save at the
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Everett, Wash.
various church societies, Perhaps Mr. McKee has been reading his
copy ot Picture Theatre Advertising.
Part Of It.
B. B. Vivian, ot the Pastime. Eureka, Cal., sends In this interesting
post card and writes on the back "You ought to see these boys drill.
They were some ad." Drill be darned. How was the scheme worked?
$1.20
for
$1.00
10
5
5
10
5
5
10
5
5
10
5
5
10
5
5
10
5
5
This "Economy Ticket" will not alter the policy of fhls
theater in any respect, but the holder of "The Economy
Ticket" "Sees the show for less." This is to interest more
people in photoplay entertainment and that the holder of
this ticket may be kept in touch with what is happening every
week at the Orpheum. Tlie management requests the holder
to write his or her name and address on this card. Programs
win be Issued at frequent intervals, and this co-operation
will eliminate the difficulty of forming a desirable and appre-
ciative mailing list. Do this.
This Is a slightly different arrangement from the usual meal-ticket
Idea of bordering the text with the figures, and it particularly com-
mends Itself on that account. The tickets are disposed of through
>y NiAl(rffl.i.NAv^Bov|» Of'rtii.PASt-imeThlAfRt,B.BV>v:AM.P(iop.
We can imagine that such a fine bunch of kiddies in working suits
and with the title of "Xeal of the Xavy" on their cap ribbons could
be worked to good advantage in may ways, but what is Mr. Vivian's
way? Are they a Boy Scouts troop, local cadets or an improvleed
corps? With a long serial such as "Neal," it would be possible to
organize a corps and parade them each time the film is shown. If
they are boy scouts or cadets a donation to the troop would be better
than individual payment, with a free admission thrown in, or a troop
could be formed and paid, being given their uniforms at the close of
the run of the series. By that time they could be changed over to a
Pastime Drill Team or some such organization, and perpetuated to the
credit of themselves and the theater. We should like to hear just what
Mr. Vivian did.
Scott's Clansman.
The issues of the Clansman, sent in by L. J. Scott, have arrived.
As stated in Mr. Scott's recent letter, this is issued in the interest of
the V-L-S-E excTiange in Kansas City. The sheet is six by nine,
twelve pages, yellow paper, done in black. There is at least one page
of reproduced advertising in each issue. It is issued monthly. In the
first issue is a request for samples of advertising and the addition:
The scrap book is open for your inspection at any time. It
is loose leaf, so we can mail you the portion pertaining to
any feature desired.
This is a valuable feature if the sheets are returned, and promptly.
Another issue tells how a traveling representative of the exchange
dropped into town to find the exhibitor decamped, a feature in the
express office and the owner of the house afraid to open up. He took
out the film, advertised it. made a profit of $50 on the day and did
the same thing with the subject of another company to get the show
going so it would keep going. That is what is called salesmanship.
The last issue has grown to twenty pages, but much cannot be done
with a monthly issue. Better a smaller weekly sheet. We think Mr.
Scott will if the boss will let him, and the boss should let him be-
cause it is good work.
Grew.
The Third Street theater, Easton. Pa., cut down to a four-pager
because it was too much trouble to bother with the advertising, but
when the Christmas season came around they just had to to the
extent of double the size of any previous issue.
Summer in Winter.
Philip Reich, of the Auditorium Summer Garden, Mayerdale, Pa.,
sends in a Christmas folder, which is a funny thing for a summer
garden to have. He states that he wrote the copy and superintended
tbe setting and ornamentation. With the exception of Mutual and
Metro cuts the matter is all stock, but nicely put together, green and
red on heavy cream color. The first page carries a greeting, the sec-
ond a tabulated program, the third the underline and the fourth the
special Christmas program. A better arrangement would have been
the program on page three and the underline on two. The third
or right-hand page is always better than the left-hand pages. The
program should always appear on the important side since it is of
greater immediate value than the underline, which later is to be
taken up and featured. The days are not dated, but apart from this
the layout is well planned and it makes a neat and pleasant issue,
something that conveys the Christmas idea without overloading with
holly and Santa Claus figures.
Free and —
The Rowland and Clark theatres, Pittsburgh, not only gave a free
matinee for the kiddies Christmas, but offered souvenirs, as well,
a nice touch that made the event doubly memorable. Lots of exhibitors
would have considered the free performance sufficient. It was, and
yet the slight additional cost of souvenirs will mean so much to the
youngsters. It means more than twice as much as either alone.
772
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Running Down the Line.
We are all familiar with "Pictures Perfectly Projected," all set to use
oae capital, but what do you think of this from A. E. Walker, of the
Orpheum, Aberdeen, S. D.?
OPULAR
HOTOPLAY
RODUCTIONS
LEASE
ARTICULAR
EOPLE and are
ERFECTLY
ROJECTED in our
EERLESS
LAYHOUSE at
AINLESS
RICES
The ORPHEUM
The Orpheum ran a free matinee for the children the Saturday be-
fore Christmas when all kiddies were invited to be the guests of the
management, but at a morning performance by the regular two o'clock
show, throwing away a holiday show but making many friends.
Mr. Walker says he localizes all of his clip stuff, which is a good
plan, but he wastes a couple of columns on clipped Jokes that might
be put to better use.
How It Happened.
A. W. Walker, of the Walker Circuit, whose house organ for the
Orpheum, Aberdeen, S. D., explains that the jokes run in a recent Issue
were put in to fill a hole caused by the removal of matter relating to
a program which had been replaced by another. There was no time
to prepare new copy so the hole was filled witb Jokes. His Christ-
mas issue is notably good and meaty.
Getting Wise.
John F. Davied of the Cinema, Cynthiana, Ky., Is finding out some-
thing that others have had to learn when he writes:
Am enclosing my latest advertising effort, and my only late
advertising. Have been too busy with my other business to
give much time to the picture show — and while we are on the
subject, running a moving picture show is a man-size job. You
can't really manage a picture business and half a dozen others
at the same time and do any of them justice, as yours truly Is
just finding out.
But about the enclosed. Got these out for "Via Wireless."
Had them filled out on typewriter, enclosed them in small
manila envelopes like the Western Union telegrams with RUSH
— By Messenger on one corner of the envelope and had them de-
livered by messenger. I rigged up a wireless sending station
in the lobby, and the returns were very satisfactory.
The Idea might be adapted to some of those sensational
rescue pictures and can probably be Improved upon. However, I
think It is a one-time stunt.
If you have a theater and want to keep on having it. you must watch
it like a sick child. You cannot just run it nights. The advertisement
Mr. Davied speaks of is reproduced here, but the color values of the
black and the manila stock are too much alike. The sending of a tele-
MARCON8GRAM
HEC.eiVCD VI* WIBCLE3S
C. I. NEMA. PBCs. VB-,
crnzjrzji
!)ocea>5er 10.
Don't fnlj a^e .'^& ("trjiaas clns&i '^tite.-
gram Is a just once stunt, but making it a wireless when you have "Via
Wireless" for an attraction gives it an aptness that makes It better than
the usual fake wire. Worked In connection with the fake Installation
In the lobby, the underline to the effect that It Is received at the only
wireless station In the town becomes doubly apt. It would be better to
call it an aerogram in case you use the idea. Marconigram may in-
fringe the Marconi company's rights, and while they may not care,
you cannot always tell.
Wants Copy.
J. W. Lamed, the Victoria Theatre, Bloomsburg. Pa., says he will
appreciate copy from brother exhibitors. Now that we have tbre«
pages instead of two we hope to use more copy In the department*
as well as more cuts. How did you like your New Year's present,
by the way? Anyhow, Mr. Lamed sends in two of his own programs
for comment. They are Hennegan covers printed to a Hennegan
scheme, and as we have repeatedly said we like the layout suggested
by the Hennegans, we do not see what more we can do. We will
remark, however, that the time will never come when a program
printed in red ink will be as easy to read or as appealing to the eye
as one in black. It is not the use of color, but the judicious use of
two colors in combination that makes for effect and for white stock
you simply cannot beat a black Ink. Of the two the red inked sample
is the better because it carries more house information. As it 1»
the second of the two issues, it would seem that Mr. Lamed knows
how to improve his text without assistance.
Being the Goat
ffeorge Editor Carpenter, in his Real Reels, writes of an exhibitor Id
his territory and says :
For the benefit of the small exhibitor who believes that every-
body knows where his theater is hence "what's the use of spend-
ing money for advertising?" we submit that Pocatello, Idaho, le
not a large town. Pocatello is the home of Alec Murray who
operates the Auditorium and Princess theaters. Here is what
Mr. Murray did along advertising lines last week and does
practically every week :
Posted in the business district, 40 one sheets, four three and
three six sheets ; ran 130 inches of display advertising in the
two local papers ; received over 200 inches of reading notices
and cuts; gave out 2,000 Theater News Letters (bouse organ)
and did some telephoning, and at that the newspaper ads often
run to 300 inches weekly as in the case of "Carmen," "Madame
Butterfly" and other big attractions.
Does It pay to advertise?
Ask Mr. Murray.
All right. We'll be the goat. Does it? We would like to hear frona
Mr. Murray. On general principles it should. Posted paper lays all
over a lobby display of lithographs. Photographs for the lobby and
posters where you can't show the lobby. That is what posters were de-
signed for. and it is no longer necessary to brag about just one poster.
Seventy sheets is more like It, however. Mr. Carpenter has done much
to boom advertising In the inter-mountain district. He knows its value
and he makes the Notable's clients see it.
Yes, But.
R. B. Wilby sends in a couple of pages on storing cuts. It was
taken from a trade circular. The essential is tbat if you writ©
in blue pencil on a cut and then shellac the pencil mark, it will
not be covered by printing ink. The Idea is good, but we like bet-
ter our own scheme which has been explained in the System maga-
zine. In this the markings are stamped into the wood with a steel
die. It is better than marking and shellacking, as you do not number
cuts very often and it is a nuisance to clean the brush after each
use. If you do use shellac, try out scheme of sticking the brush
through the cork of a wide-mouthed bottle, first soaking the cork In
oil for a time. This keeps the cork from sticking and is better and
cheaper than using the mimeograph varnish with its rubber stop-
per. A set of steel punch dies can be had for a dollar or so, and
the mark is better than Indelible if stamped Into the end wood.
We have used the scheme for a number of years, pulling an impres-
sion of the cut and numbering the proof with the same number,
then wrapping the cut dust proof and filing by number. When we
want to dig up a cut we look over the proofs and not the cuts.
Save Postage,
If you buy some special stuff from the film company and put your
imprint on it. don't send it in to the department for criticism. We
are interested in what pou are doing, all by yourself.
A NEW HELP FOR MANAGERS
Picture Theatre Advertising
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^
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paper advertisemeDts, how to write form letters, posters or throw-
aways how to maKe your house an advertisement, how to get
niaimee business, epecial schemes for hot weather and rainy daya.
Mr. Sargent tell all be knows and this includes what several hundred euc-
cessful exhibiiors have told him. More than IW examples An Introduction
and then 2'Jii pages of solid text. Ail practical because \t has heiped othert
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February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Inquiries.
Questions concerningr the writing < but NOT tbe marketing:) of
photopla>!!4 vtlH he replied to without ehart^e if addressed to
the Photoplaywrieht Department and afcompauled by a fully
addressed stamped envelope. Questions must be typewritten
or written with pen and Ink.
Questions as to the fluanclal standing of eoueerns or tbe
probable markets for speelflc or certain styles of stories cannot
be answered.
In no case and under no circumstance w^lll auy manuscript or
synopsis be handled and If sent will be returned without reply.
A list of addresses of producing companies will be sent If the
request Is made dlreet to the publication office, but not where
request Is made to this department.
Mechanics.
QUESTIONS seem to run in series, and just now inquirers are show-
ing a feverish eagerness to discover how things are done. Not
meaning it the way it sounds — it's none of your business how
things are done. It is for you to devise effects and for the director to
obtain these. On the other hand, of course, it must be admitted that a
knowledge of how things are done is valuable in that it permits you to
avoid those expensive effects that will affect injuriously your chances
of a sale.
If you really want to know, obtain some book on the mechanical side
of the art, such as the Talbot book. Study to know, but do not write
the information into the script. You may irritate the editor and you
certainly cannot aid him.
In the early days scripts used to be loaded down with fool directions.
We remember one script in which a dozen men were to appear from a
single box, large enough to contain but one. The author wrote :
This can be done by having a box with no bottom and digging
a hole in the ground large enough to contain twelve men.
Then you put the men in the hole, cover it with the box, and
they come out one by one.
That was all right as far as it went, but tbe cheaper way is to stop
the camera after each appearance until another man gets in the box.
It Involves a cut in the film for the appearance of each man after the
first, but this is far less trouble than digging a cellar. This Is one of
the worst examples, of course, but there are still not lacking scripts
with such involved explanations that no one In the studio will bother
over them.
Most trick effects are based either upon stop camera dissolve or
double exposure work. In the first the camera is stopped while all ac-
tion on the stage is arrested to be resumed at command. During the
wait changes are made in the setting, objects or characters are intro-
duced or withdrawn or other alterations made. Then the action is
started from the point of its arrest. In tbe cutting room the action be-
fore and after the stop is matched up and is made to appear as con-
tinuous. In this way apparitions are introduced, things are vanished
or abrupt substitutions made, as when the villain seeks to grasp the
heroine and she suddenly changes into the corpse of her murdered
father.
Dissolve brings the same result, but more gradually through the slow
diminution of light in the camera that fades the film from full il-
lumination to darkness. Then the film is turned back and the action
recommenced, but now the actor playing the father will stand in place
of the girl. At first his image on the film will be just as weak as was
the girl's image at the end of the dissolve, but now the diaphram is
opened at the same speed at which it was closed and gradually the
image of the man grows stronger as the image of the girl disappears.
Straight double exposure is done either by exposing half of the film
to the lens at one time and the other half on the second run through
the camera or else the full scene is made and then a ghost is shown
against a black ground, only the figure of the spirit registering on the
film.
With these three devices almost any effecfcan be gained, but all extra
manipulation of the camera means delay and generally an uncertainty
as to result that increases the expense, so that any departure from
straight photography represents an increase in cost that must be bal-
anced by an increase in effect.
One common effect seems to be a demand that the picture on the
screen shall be shown while characters view the film in the theater.
This can, and has been, done, generally by double exposure, since the
Illumination of the screen is not so strong as the illumination of the
stage itself, even in the supposedly darkened auditorium. The picture
will be projected on the screen by the light from a single electric arc.
Four to eight times as much light may be needed for the darkened
stage. The better way is to show the screen and the auditorium
alternately, flashing from one to the other. Then the action takes
place behind a painted frame which is shown as part of the picture.
There are a lot of little tricks that can be worked in the same way,
but it is seldom possible for the amateur to hit upon a new and cheaper
way. The best i-lan is co leave Intricate effects out of stories. Where
they must be shown, then tell the effect you wish to obtain and leave the
rest to the man who will produce the picture, if it is made.
Changing Over.
Several times we have spoken of brain fag as a cause of a slowing
down in photoplay writing, but here is something with a new angle.
The other day an author dropped in to announce that he bad changed
his work. It was still the same line of work but a new connection,
and we told him not to worry if he found that for a time hia plot-
ting ability suffered. Now he writes :
You told me to look out for a shock In changing positions
and your dope was correct. I find my mind entirely upset and
I am out of stride badly. I haven't had an idea in three
weeks, but I feel now that I am coming back.
The mind is a very delicate piece of mechanism and any slight shock
is apt to produce a commotion that is hurtful to imaginative work.
But once an equiUbrium is restored, the mind goes on as before and
may even hustle to catch up, so do not be alarmed at an apparent
stoppage in the flow of ideas. It will be but temporary.
A New Club.
Roy McCardell always starts something when he writes, because h»
always manages to shoot in something about the few editors who ar»
on the level with authors ; mostly meaning the ones who take his own
stuff, though he does not realize that.
His latest is bringing in a lot of suggestions that the authors form a
society for the prevention of cruelty to authors. It is a good idea, and
we will form one if permitted to do so on needed lines, but the thickest
plank in the platform will be a petition for a legislative enactment that
will prevent authors from trying to sell their wares until they really
are authors. That is what is needed more than any one thing. For the
sake of the general good of the craft a person should not be permitted
even to think himself an author until he has a real foundation of
knowledge equivalent to the knowledge an apprentice is supposed to
possess before he can become a journeyman in a trade. Most authors
want protection only from themselves and their fool notions.
Definitions.
Hundreds of words are given popular definitions that are at variance
with the late Mr. Webster, or Funk and Wagnalls. Perhaps you have
seen a play with some such title as "His Lurid Past." That suggest* a
vivid and colorful past, doesn't it. L#ook it up.
We speak of the bosky dell, but what is a bosky dell? Get the book.
It does not matter in the script and perhaps not very much in the
leaders, but look at a dictionary now and then and pick up a few
words.
Details.
One of the strangest tales the newspapers have recently offered was
the young woman who not only fabled a courtship and engagementt
but actually brought home the supposed corpse of the man whom she
had said she would marry. For months she had maintained the Action
of a surgeon who had saved her life through an operation. She sent
herself flowers and candy by telegraph, arranging to have the telegram^
sent from a Canadian city, and when, at last, she had to end the romance,
either in a marriage or in some other manner, she sprang a tragic climax
by bringing home the body of a man who had been killed in a railroad
wreck. It was actually a body she had secured for the purpose, but the
deception might have passed but for one thing. The family physician
declared that the man never had been a surgeon as his hands were too
coarse. At once other discrepancies were noticed, and the story waa
exploded.
Another, and much older, story tells of a man presumed to be a
clergyman, who was being shown through a factory where a rubber
preparation was made. He was given permission to take home a sample
of the partly finished composition, but he wet the knife with which be
sought to cut off the piece, and was exposed as a trade spy.
It is just the same with stories. You may be able to build up an
elaborate and interesting structure, but if you are not careful you may
make just one mistake that will kill the conviction of the entire plot.
It will not longer interest because it is so palpably unreal. Be careful
and look to the small things. They are as important as the great.
Names.
In planning your cast, avoid a similarity of names. A Universal waa
released last spring in which the heroine was named Nan, and the villain,
an East Indian, was Nana. In the play the situation was not so bad, but
merely reading the synopsis was confusing. Do not have Harry and
Harriet, John and Joan, Ernest and Ernestine, or similar combinations.
There are lots of names. Some careful authors will not even use two
names with the same initial unless one name Is long and one short.
Technique of the Photoplay
(Second Edition)
By EPES W. SARGENT
Not a line reprinted from the first edition, but an entirely new and
exhaustive treatise of the Photoplay in its every aspect, together
with a dictionary of technical terms and several sample scripta.
One hundred and seventy- six pages of actual text.
Special chapters on Developing the *'Punch," Condensing the
Script, Writing the Synopsis, Multiple Reel Stories, Talking Pic-
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By mail postpaid. Add ten cents if registration is desired.
Address all Orders to
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774
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Projection Department
Conducted by F. H. RICHARDSON
Manufacturers' Notice.
rT is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or other
[ goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the excel-
lence of such articles has been demonstrated to its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible
to reply through the department in less than two to three weeks. In
order to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less
than actual cost) will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by
mail, without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot
be replied to in the department one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
In neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps,
to the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps.
You may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a
lot of study.
Question No. 122.
Best answer will be published, and the names of others sending In
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of Honor. Theater man-
agers looking for high class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
In your opinion is the long solid tensi07i shoe, the long sec^
tional tension shoe, or the limber tension spring T)est? Give
reasons for your answer.
Roll of Honor on Question No. 116.
The Roll of Honor on Question No. 116 consists of Joseph H. M.
Smith, Fort Worth, Texas; M. E. Larmour, Waco, Texas; W. C.
Crawford, Brooklyn, New York; Wilson Hays. Barton, Maryland;
Walter E. Bryner, Springfield, Illinois; Edward Marshall, Vancouver,
British Columbia ; Bert Carlson, Minneapolis. Minnesota, and M. Nosti,
Tampa, Florida.
None of these replies, however, were sufficiently complete to be
suitable for publication. I have therefore concluded to answer Question
116 myself.
Reply to Question No. 116.
By F. H. Richardson, New York, N. Y.
The Question :
Assuming the shutter to be just right, would there be any difference
in the outside shutter dimensions where an IS-foot picture is being
projected 50 feet, and where a 12-foot picture is being projected 100
feet? Assuming the same conditions, what difference would there be,
if any, if the shutter be an inside one?
The Answer :
An IS-foot picture at 50 feet would call for a very short focal length
lens — a lens the front factor of which would set far back in the lens
barrel, therefore the light beam will have spread very appreciably
before it emerges from the barrel. This means that a 50/50 shutter
would not be possible, with the ordinary intermittent movement, and
that the main blade would of necessity have a width which would
throw the shutter out of proportion. And right here is a point which
all those answering Question 116 entirely overlooked, viz: question
116 is not complete in that nothing is said about the speed of the
Intermittent. It would be theoretically possible to have just as well
proportioned a shutter with a short focal length lens and very rapid
intermittent movement as with a long focal length lens and a slow
Intermittent. Still another point that was overlooked by every one
of those answering the question is that with a very long focal length
lens the ideal point at which to set the shutter becomes lost In the
spread of the light ray, so that you run into practically the same
difficulty, in reverse, that you have with the short focal length lens.
Given the same intermittent movement, there would be a very con-
eiderable difference in the outside shutter under the two conditions
named.
As to the second part of the question, assuming the same intermit-
tent movement to be used in both cases, there would be absolutely no
difference in the shutter requirement, because of the fact that the
light beam would have precisely the same area of cross section in
both cases.
Publicity Clock.
Some time ago we described the "Publicity Clock," which is a device
which projects the hands and face of a clock upon the wall at any con-
venient point of the auditorium, and at the same time projects adver-
tlsoments, These "ads" may either be one advertisement showing con-
constantly, or may be twelve advertisements which change auto-
matically about twice a minute.
At the time wo described this clock, the editor recommended It. Since
that time he has talked with several theater managers who have in-
stalled them, and has watched the operation of the clock, and is more
than ever convinced that where the theater manager desires to show ad-
vertisements of local merchants this is the way to do it. The placing
of an illuminated clock face in the auditorium is a convenience to the
patron, and the advertisements do not detract to any appreciable extent
from the picture on the screen ; nor are advertisements placed in this
way particularly objectionable, whereas, on the other hand, when thrown
on the screen they are distinctly so. We again commend the Publicity
Clock to the favorable consideration of theater managers.
A New Union.
The Gadsden, Alabama, stage employes and operators have organized.
On December 19th they formed a local of thirty-five members, presum-
ably under the I. A. T. S. E., though the secretary forgot to mention
that fact. The roster of officers will be published at the head of the
department in due time.
We wish the new local every success, and as has been our custom,
we would voice a word of warning against expecting to accomplish any-
thing very startling at least during the first year. Take it slowly,
gentlemen, and first get your organization into thoroughly good work-
ing order before attempting to make any considerable demands on the
managers. 1 would also suggest that you proceed with all possible
speed to make membership in your union the synonym for competency,
and that all necessary steps be taken to bring the entire membership
up to the top notch, both in competency and efficiency. Having done
this, you won't have nearly so much trouble in securing better condi-
tions and better salaries.
Resistance.
Massachusetts says :
How many amperes would you get at the arc if you connect
two 3 ohm rheostats in multiple on a 55 volt supply? This
may sound elementary, but if you can possibly send a carbon
copy of your reply so that I may have it before next Tuesday,
you will oblige me and the rest of our members who go to the
union school. In closing I wish you a Happy New Year.
The problem is a simple one. You have a 55 volt supply, and will
understand that the voltage of the D. C. projection arc may be any-
where from 45 to 60. Remembering that amperes equal voltage di-
vided by ohms. let us first take 48 as the average arc voltage, and sub-
tracting 48 from 55, we have 6 volts left. The problem, therefore,
resolves itself into the question : how many amperes will 6 volts force
through 3 ohms — always supposing that there is actually 3 ohms re-
sistance in the rheostat — not 3 ohms in the combined rheostat and arc.
Voltage divided by ohms would in this case mean 6-^3 = 2 amperes for
each rheostat, or 4 amperes for the two. In practice, however. It Is
more than doubtful that you could maintain an arc with that kind of a
combination. It is in the nature of a freak connection, and I don't
believe that ordinary rules would apply. The arc would necessarily
be very very short, hence its resistance would be quite low. I think
there would be only one way to answer your question correctly, and
that would be by using an ammeter. If some of our electrician cor-
respondents care to take issue with me on that statement I will be
glad to have their views.
He Don*t Knock.
Harry Bowman, Jr., Greensboro, North Carolina, writes:
Once more I am coming in without knocking at the door,
though I have no excuse for so doing, except to tell you that
I am about as disappointed as a fellow can be at not meeting
you while in the Big Village. Really, old man, you seem to
be about as easy to find as snow In Hades. I called twice at
your office and the nice, pleasant, little lady at the "word
mill" told me you were out. Are you ever in? Saw some
swell projection up your way, but comparing the size of the
towns, they have nothing on us, for we have the real goods
here in Greensboro. We have closed our road show, and are in
winter quarters again. Expect to cut the vaudeville out next
season, and use straight pictures. Can you give me a little
dope on storage batteries through the department? We have
a musical instrument, using a storage battery, and I have had
but little experience with them.
Very sorry, Brother Bowman, that I didn't meet you. but I want to
again tell all you boys you should write at least two days in advance
and make an appointment, because I have many things to look after
and my office hours are uncertain. I like to meet the boys when they
visit Gotham, and will always make It a point to be present if they will
tell me what day, and at what hour of the day they are going to make
themselves manifest.
As to the battery, I don't know very much about them, but I guess all
you need to know is how to re-charge. Will some charitably IncUned
brother kindly supply the dope?
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Union Makes Provision.
G". Betz, Osgood, Indiana, writes:
I Just can't keep from trying to answer those darnea ques-
tions. I have questions in my brain when I wake up, and go
to sleep thinking about them. Osgood is just a little one-horse
burg, but we, nevertheless, try to give them the best there is in
the projection line, and you may take it from me my manager
knows what good projection is and demands it. He says : "I
supply my operator with everything he needs and if he don't
produce the goods on the screen raus mit 'im — out he goes,"
so you see it is up to me to produce the goods or be connected
to a nice, little tin can. Does the union make provision for
. small town men? I would like to join.
It does. According to my recollection, the Seattle convention placed
every bit of territory within the jurisdiction of some union. What
particular jurisdiction you are in I do not kuow, but will try and have
you informed. More power to your manager. I like the manager who
not only knows what good work is and demands it on his screen, but
having received it is willing to remember that fact when pay day
arrives. As to the motor generator, I cannot advise you of things of
this kind in the department — that is without creating a riot — by mail,
yes. See paragraph near head of department.
A Matter of Courtesy.
Some time ago this department received a copy of the three year
agreement recently signed between Local Union ISl, I. A. T. S. E. and
the theater managers of Baltimore, Maryland. The agreement was so
very excellent that we wrote and asked permission of the union to
publish the same in full. Brother Kingston Howard, president of Local
181, however, speaking for the or^;iniz;ition, askfd me not to, as he
thought the publication of the agreement might work injury to the local.
We, of course, complied with the request, only to be informed by the
local a little later that another publication had published the agree-
ment, without showing the union the courtesy of asking its consent.
The local, in view of these facts, gave the department the privilege
of publishing the agreement. We feel that it can very well serve as a
model for other unions. It was signed by the managers without any
modification whatever, just as It was first presented to them, and, as
we before said in commenting on this particular proposition, the Bal-
timore managers are to be complimented on having conceded to their
operators at least a portion of those things which are their right.
operators at least a portion of those things which are their right. The
minimum wage is too small.
Wage schedule and working agreement of Moving Picture
Operators' Protective Union, Local No. 181, I. A. T. S. E. and
M. P. M. 0. of Baltimore, Md. Effective November 3, 1915.
(This schedule governs moving picture operators only.)
One operator, night work only, five hours or less daily, no
relief, not less than $14 per week. With one matinee per week
beginning at 2 P. M. or later, including less than one hour
relief for supper, not less than $15 per week. Without supper
relief, not less than $15.50 per week.
Open-air theaters, night work only, five hours or less daily,
no relief, not less than $14 per week, regardless of weather
conditions.
All matinees, opening at 2 P. M. or later, and closing at 5
P. M. or earlier, not less than $1 extra each matinee.
One operator, eight hours or less, including not less than one
hour relief for supper daily, not less than $lo per week.
One operator, nine hours or less, including not less than one
hour relief for supper daily, not less than $20 per weew. This
also applies to vaudeville or other houses playing two or more
shows daily.
One operator, ten hours or less, including not less than one
hour relief for supper daily, not less than $22 per week.
Theaters running longer hours shall require two operators
and time shall be divided equally between them.
Two operators, each working six and one-half hours or less
dally, no relief, not less than $16 each per week. For longer
hours operators shall be paid pro rata.
Operators shall not work more than their regular daily shift
without permission from this organization.
Overtime, consisting of supper hour and all work performed
outside of scheduled hours, except keeping operating room
clean, not less than fifty cents per hour or fraction thereof.
Operators shall report for duty at least 15 minutes before open-
ing of show.
Entertainments, such as churches, lodges, etc., one operator,
five hours or less, not less than $3 each performance. For
setting up machine, booth, etc., not less than $1 extra. For
taking down machine, booth, etc., not less than $1 extra.
Carrying reels, one way, $1.50 per week. Both ways, $2.50
per week. The members of this organization do not care to
carry film at all and believe that this service can be performed
equally as well by any other employe.
A manager must give an operator one week's notice in writ-
ing before discharging him, otherwise he forfeits one week's
salary, which is paid to the operator. This rule may be waived
with permission in writing from this organization.
An operator must give a manager one week's notice in writ-
ing before quitting, otherwise he forfeits one week's salary,
which is to be paid to the manager. This rule may be waived
by permission of the manager In writing.
Managers Insisting on less than five minutes Intermission
each show, will furnish a boy to rewind the film. Operators
shall not rewind film while operating machine.
Regular operators may lay off one night each week, pro-
viding they furnish Union substitute, at no extra expense to
the management.
Six week-days shall constitute a week. Sundays, double time.
The union agrees to furnish sober, reliable and competent men.
An authorized inspector of this organization shall be per-
mitted to visit the operating room at all times while the house
is open for business, to see that the operator Is properly per-
forming his duty.
In the event that any conditions arise that are not covered by
this agreement, a decision by the president or business agent
of this organization shall be recognized until the next regular
meeting of this organization.
Should the undersigned management be declared unfair by
the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and
Moving Picture Machine Operators, and same is endorsed by
the Baltimore Federation of Labor, this agreement shall be-
come null and void upon two weeks* notice in writing.
We hereby accept this agreement until November 3, 1918,
and further agree to employ only union operators, members
in good standing of Local No. ISl, I. A. T. S. E. & M. P. M. O.
Pitch in Projection.
James J. Waters, Jamestown, New York, says :
Would it be possible to obtain a good, sharp picture with the
lens 17.49 feet above tne center of the screen on a 65i/^ foot
throw? Could I, by tilting the screen, get a better picture?
What size lens would be needed?
You did not tell me the width of the picture. Brother Waters, so how
can I tell you what focal length lens you would require? By tilting
the screen slightly (not too much or it will look bad), blocking the top
of the aperture plate out slightly, and stopping down the objective lens»
I think you can get a good, sharp picture under the conditions, pro-
vided the picture be not too large. You will, however, have keystone
effect, which may be eliminated by filling in the aperture with solder
and filing it out. but there will still be distortion. The picture will
be too high for its width, and objects near the bottom of the picture
will be out of proportion In size with objects near the top, though of
course this will not be so excessive as to be discernible to the audi-
ence. The general effect, however^ loill not he so good a^ lohere a
level projection is used. If you care to send me an elevation sketch
of your theater, I will go into this matter fully, and see what, if
anything, can be done, but in sending an elevation be siii'e to send a
complete one; that is to say, the complete elevation along the center
line of the house from screen to front (street) wall. I would refer you
to page 1495 of November 20th issue. In which the effect of pitch in
projection is Illustrated and described.
As to lenses, I can tell you more about that when I know the widtb
of the picture.
It Is Quite True.
J. P. iCopeland writes from Detroit, Michigan, as follows :
My home Is in Boston, but am on a visit to Detroit. Recently
went to Mt. Clemens, a village some distance north of Detroit,
and while there started out to locate a movie shop. The loca-
tion was made all right, but it was punk, so I looked for another
and this time got into the Bijou. My sister and I got two seats
up in heaven, close to the operating room door, and, accom-
panied by my nerve, I went in to see how and with what the
operator was producing the splendid screen results. They have
an operating room 12 x 14 x 8 feet high, with a 3-foot vent hole
through the roof. There were two Power's Six B motor-driven
projectors, and a new Hallberg motor generator. The man re-
sponsible for the excellence of the picture was Ben Garros. I
asked him if he read the department, and with evident pride he
replied: "You bet"; also he told me that he had the pleasure
of meeting you personally In January. 1915, and that, together
with yourself, Charles A. Strelinger, manufacturer of the Brush
outfit; Charles E. Allinger, of Detroit, and A. J. Lang, of the
Nicholas Power Company, he had lunch at the Prince George Inn,
New York City. Maybe he was just romancing, but if he was,
here is where he gets nailed to the cross.
No. I guess there is no romancing at all, because I remember the
luncheon in question, in which friends Strelinger and Mr. Lang were
present, though I am sorry to say I don't remember the names of the
other gentlemen. However, I suppose Friend Garros was one of them,
or he would not have known anything about It, therefore his reputation
for veracity holds good, and I am glad to know he is producing the
goods on his screen.
Pictures Not Bright Enough.
L. Kahn, South Chicago, Illinois, says:
Have a curtainline coated screen ; 75 foot throw and a
Simplex machine, with plano-convex condensers. The pictures
are not bright enough to satisfy me. The operator attributes
the fault to dark films. T doubt this. He is using a compens-
arc pushed up to 60 amperes. Would the use of meniscus-bi-
convex condensers improve the light? Is there any fixed dis-
tance between front condenser and aperture?
Surely your operator cannot have all dense films. Possibly the coat-
ing of your curtain needs renewing. It should be pure white, and
should be renewed at least once every three months. You may think
the screen looks bright, but after it has been up for three months,
go to a paint store and get a box of paper cleaner, price 10 cents, and
after kneading it up thoroughly (the painter will show you how), down
in one corner of the screen rub the cleaner lightly across the surface,
and see what a difference there will be.
Yes most decidedly there is a fixed distance between the front lens
and the aperture. Possibly your operator does not read the proiection
department. If he does, he should know just what effect the meniscus-
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bi-convex would have, and could answer that question himself ; also
he would know exactly what distance there ought to be between the
apex of the front condenser and the film. The chances are you are
wasting lots of light in your objective lens. Send me the following
measurement, and I will tell you exactly what you should have, (a)
Exact diameter of your objective lens — its opening I mean, (b) Exact
distance from the surface of the rear lens of your objective to the
film tracks in the aperture plate of the machine when the picture is in
focus on the screen.
I cannot say whether a meniscus-bi-convex would improve matters
much without the foregoing data. Probably not, except that it will give
you a more evenly illuminated spot, due to reduction of spherical aber-
ration.
I would suggest that when the new Handbook comes out (about an
800-page book) you procure a copy from the Moving Picture World, and
KEEP IT AS A PART OP THE REGULAR HOUSE EQUIPMENT. It
will be worth many times its price to you.
In Appreciation.
The editor is in receipt of a very great number of Christmas post-
cards and letters containing their prototype in more costly engraved
cards of various kinds and sizes. These remembrances came from
a number of local unions, from theater managers, and from individual
operators, and I trust you will understand that such marks of friendly
feeling are duly appreciated. I was rather surprised at the number of
greetings from local unions — about twenty-five.
How Utterly Foolish.
Recently there was a very pretty moving picture theater erected at
the corner of ISth Avenue and West 6th or 7th Street, Brooklyn. This
Is not very far from the editor's wigwam, so one evening, accompanied
by his own wife, he set forth on a tour of investigation, hoping that
the new house would prove to be the real thing.
The outside and the lobby were neat and pretty, also the interior was,
so far as architecture went, not subject to criticism, but, taken as a
whole, this little house was a living example of the great number of
blunders which can be perpetrated in one poor, little, lonesome theater.
First, while the interior decoration was very pretty, it was totally and
absolutely unfitted to a moving picture theater, being altogether too
light, the trimming, in fact, being white. The picture would have
been very materially improved by being reduced at least one, if not two,
feet in width, and instead of being surrounded by a black band at least
two or three feet wide, it had a little, narrow black strip which looked
to be about six inches, but may have been as much as a foot. It was
better than nothing; that is all that could be said of it. The light was
quite dim part of the time and part of the time fairly good, but shadows
were on the screen all too frequently. I am told the theater ad-
vertised that it had invested in a motor generator set, but if I did not
hear an alternating current arc humming up in that operating room I
am sadly mistaken, and if they had a motor generator set, there was
absolutely no excuse under heaven for the poor illumination of the
screen. In addition to this, every time the doors were swung open the
white light from the lobby streamed in and murdered the picture in
cold blood. Nor was this all. In fact, the worst is yet to come, so
cheer up. At no time was the picture in sharp focus on the screen.
This may have been due to dirty lenses, but I have a suspicion the fault
lay in the screen.
Now here is a man who has invested quite a little money in building
a theater and equipping it. Why in the name of Heaven didn't he go to
some one who possesses the knowledge which he evidently lacks, and
Invest, fifteen, twenty, or twenty-five dollars in a little information?
For the sum of twenty-five dollars he could have received advice as to
all these various things, which, without any additional expense, would
have enabled him to put a good picture on the screen instead of the out-
of-focus, dim, sbadowy imitation we looked at. Why is it, why, why,
why is it that supposedly smart men will do such things as this?
On Saturday night the house was not more than half filled, if it was
even that. Why? Well the answer is clear. The price was 10 cents,
and the picture — well, I guess you know what it was from what I have
already set forth, and in addition to that, they projected a five or six-
reel production which was by no possible stretch of the imagination
good. It was called "In the Hands of London Crooks," or something
like that, but my view was that the audience was in the hands of—
well, they were not getting very good value received for the money they
had paid.
In addition to all this, the "operator" ran the tail-piece clear through
each time and flashed the white light on the screen — crude work ; also
none too clean advertising slides were displayed on the screen.
Probably on Back Focus.
L Stinnitt, Waterloo, Iowa, says:
Am using an Edison Exhibition Model on a 55-foot throw
with a 6i^ and a Ti^-inch condenser. Cannot get a nice, round
spot on the machine, and am up a stump to know where the
trouble lies. What make of motor generator would you advise
for our theater? I enclose patches received from the Universal
Exchange, Des Moines, Iowa.
Why. Brother Stinnitt, according to the drawings you send, you have
got your lamp pulled away back from the lens, and are working on the
back focus. If the sketch is correct, your lamp ought to be shoved up
towards the lens at least an inch. I would suggest that you line up
your optica! system as per Table No. 1, October 16th issue, or, if you
will tell me the diameter of your objective, and the exact distance from
Its back factor to the film tracks on the aperture plate when the pic-
ture is in focus on the screen, 1 will tell you what you need. As to the
patches, they will be sent to the headquarters of the Universal. See
advertising pages of the Moving Picture W^orld for information regard-
ing motor generators. I cannot answer questions of this kind through
the department.
Half and Quarter Size Lenses.
GTeorge F. Deutsch, Poughkeepsie, New York, writes at considerable
length upon several topics, and criticises my reply to question 110. He
says :
I believe you are in error when you say that these terms were
used with relation to the diameter of lenses. I think they were
used to express the size of photographic plate covered by the
lens. A quarter plate is 314 x 4^4 in size and at one time was
the smallest plate made. Lenses for these plates had a circle
of illumination just covering the plate. The half size lens was
made to cover half a 614 x 8^^ plate, and the full size was made
to cover the full size of a 6^-Si^ plate. The word "plate" was
eventually dropped. These lenses were made for tintype work,
and now, since tintypes have disappeared, so also have the
terms. How they entered the moving picture field I cannot un-
derstand.* • • One extremely important matter is "depth
of focus." In strict projection (lens central with center of
screen) depth of focus is unnecessary, as it is merely focusing
from one plane to another, the conjugate points all over being
balanced. As we introduce a pitch, however, depth of focus
becomes necessary, and this is somewhat compensated or aided
by tipping the top of the aperture out slightly. Stopping down
the lens also increases the depth of focus, and right here I
might say that it does not matter what type or what make the
lens may be, depth of focus is governed by relative lens aper-
ture and focal length. Stopping down increases depth of focus;
also the shorter the focal length, the greater the depth of
focus. A 2-inch M. P. camera lens at F o.5 has a greater depth
than a 5 at F 3.5. The swing-back of the aperture is provided
for on every make of professional camera, and is especially
necessary in banquet work in order to avoid a too great stop-
ping down of the lens, which would otherwise be necessary to
obtain depth of focus. The stopping down of a lens should, I
think, be done somewhere between the elements thereof, when
it is done at all. The careful worker might saw a slot in the
barrel, and insert a metal stop flush with the barrel so as to
be insertable in the focusing jacket. The lens tube should fit
comfortably tight in its jacket, so as not to "walk," this "walk-
ing" being one of the reasons for necessity of refocusing. If
the machine sets on an angle the lens will often "walk"
through vibration. If the picture is out of focus in the taking,
no amount of focusing of the projection lens will sharpen it. A
lens tube which fits too loose in the jacket may be tightened
by laying it across the edge of a piece of board and hitting it
lightly across its back with the edge of another board, in order
to throw the barrel slightly out of round.
Brother Deutsch we presume is correct as to the original meaning of
the terms "quarter." "half" and "full" size, as applied to lenses, but the
fact remains that, so far as projection be concerned, the application of
these terms had wholly, and entirely to do with diameter. His remarks
with regard to depth of focus are very good. I have not personally had
the opportunity to experiment with the limit of practicability in tipping
the aperture. It is quite possible that there is sometning that ought to
receive attention by projection machine manufacturers. If it is prac-
ticable to entirely compensate for pitch by tipping the aperture, then
that fact should be taken into consideration and incorporated into pro-
jection machines, because, no matter what we may do. we are always
going to have the evil, pitch in projection, with us. I would certainly
recommend that machine manufacturers investigate this matter, and see
to what extent the scheme is practicable. I am not sure as to the ad-
vantage to be gained in stopping the lens between its factors. Frankly,
I don't see what would be gained by that course as against stopping at
the front, outside lens, and in any event it is not a practical thing for
the average operator to attempt. As to bending the lens tube, well, I
dunno. I think I would prefer pasting a thin piece of paper around the
tube. It strikes me that bending the tube would make it difficult to
remove and replace the combinations ; also there would be danger of
cracking one of the lenses, as flint (or is it crown) glass is very fragile.
More About Film Abuse.
The department is in receipt of the following self-explanatory com-
munication :
Mr, F. H. Richardson, Editor Projection Department, Moving
Picture World, New York City.
Dear Sir : —
We have taken note of the discussion in the Projection De-
partment concerning the condition of films, particularly as
relates to poor inspection.
This company would ask space to voice its approval of your
attitude in this matter, and to call pointed attention to both
operators and managers to the amazing amount of what can
only be termed pure, unadulterated carelessness. We would
like to ask the theater manager who does not take proper care
of the film while in his possession, by what process of reasoning
he is led to suppose that other managers and operators will
tajte care of it. We would also, in this connection, like to impress
upon both theater managers and operators, in the strongest pos-
sible manner, the fact that there is a?id must be a strong com-
munity of interest in the handling of films: that each must
necessarily suffer for every hit of damage done hy the others
and that, while it is not to be expected that daynngc to the
film unJl he entirely elitninated, still operators and managers
will simply be serving their onyn interest by doing their share
to reduce it to the least possible proportion.
Please understand that the foregoing is NOT in any way de-
signed or intended to excuse or condone the failure of exchanges
to properly inspect and repair films. This company Is prepared
to, and is literally "going the limit" to impress upon its ex-
change managers the necessity for thorough inspection and re-
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pair of films. But it must be carefully remembered that condi-
tions are such that it is sometimes impractical to either inspect
or repair a film when it comes in from a theater; also under
present conditions it is often necessary to "circuit" films. By
this we do not make the claim that it is xw.'pos&ihH to thor-
oughly inspect and repair a film every lime it is returned from
a theater, or that it is impossible to, by the concerted action of
all film exchanges, stop circuiting, but most certainly, if these
things were done, it would compel exchanges to purchase more
copies of each subject, and this, in turn, would, of necessity,
mean such a large advance in uxpense that the exchanges would
be compelled to very materially raise the price of service. You
vrill, therefore, understand that these things can only be ac-
complished through the concerted action of all exchanges.
We feel, however, that you will agree with us that even with
the conditions as at present. If we all worked together, the ex-
changes doing the best possible under the circumstances, the
operator doing his full duty in careful handling of the film, and
proper repairing of damage occurring while the film is in his
possession, conditions will be vastly improved, and if, in addition
to this, the theater manager do HIS full duty in providing
necessary repair parts for projection machines, and the placing
of skill and ability on a plane of at least equal importance
xoith cheapness when it copies to the employment of an operator,
the complaints of poor condition of films, now so numerous,
would dwindle rapidly to a comparatively insignificant number.
We fully realize that the product of our underlying producers
depends to a very great extent for its favor with the public upon
the manner in which it is presented on the screen — meaning.
by this, the manner of its projection, and we fully realize that
if the film be in poor condition the projection must of necessity
suffer, therefore, we are vitally interested in your campaign for
better inspection and repair of film ; also, we will do anything
within reason to help in the elimination of the faults com-
Iilained of. Yours for Universal Sucf'ess,
UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
It is indeed encouraging to know that the really big film manufac-
turers are at last waking up to the importance of placing their films in
the hands of the operator in the best possible candition. This depart-
ment has been having a personally-conducted hair-pulling match with
operators, theater managers, and exchange managers concerning this
particular thing for almost six years. Problem. If it has taken that
length of time to awaken two big manufacturers to the importance of
backing us up in this work, how long is it going to take to wake up
the rest of them? However, now that the Universal and the World
Film Corporation have shied their hats into the ring on the film abuse
proposition, I believe it won't be long before the exchange manager will
wake up to the fact that the old shop-worn, slip-shod methods of the
past are becoming unfashionable, and the operator and theater manager.
on their part, will come to a realization of the importance — the vital
Importance — of taking the best possible care of the films while in their
possession.
Shies His Hat Into the Ring.
L. J. Pratt. Geneseo, Illinois, says:
Have answered all the questions and then compared my
answers with the one published, but this is the first time I've
sent one in. Here goes, however, starting with 115. Am en-
closing a few clippings from the film, "The Street Fakir," an
Essanay comedy, received from the exchange, Chicago,
today, December ITth. One you will note was patched with
either the son or daughter of the ten penny nail — a common pin.
That certainly shows excellence in inspection — I don't think.
You can send them where they will do the most good, if you
will. In closing, I send my best wishes both to yourself and the
department. May that helpful institution and its editor live long
and prosper. I am enclosing "two bits." You don't smoke, I
know, but — Oh, well, buy a Ford and take a joy ride on me!
Have bought the Ford, but you sent too much dough. What will I do
with the extra seven cents? Send it back, or use it to buy gasoline? Glad
to see you have come in with the bunch. The water, you will discover,
is fine. Incidentally, you got yourself on the Roll of Honor the very
first clatter.
Operators and Managers Read This — By All Means.
Allan F. Sparrow, manager Ideal Theater, Springfield, Vermont,
writes :
Comparatively a new comer in the great game — only a little
more than a year's experience — it seems incredible that there
should be so many absurd statements made about the condition
of operating rooms, the difliculties operators have, and the in-
ability of theaters to pay for sufficient current to produce a
good picture. How does the manager figure that it pays to at-
tempt to save an inch of carbon, with the ever present danger
of having to stop in the middle of a picture, and put in a new
one. // even so much as one patron is disgusted by this sort of
performance, is there any real saving accomplished? How many
more dimes will come into the box office from pleased patrons if
you use 60 amperes than if you "economize" ( ?) by using
only 80 or 40? How much oftener will Mr. and Mrs. Jones,
and their friends come if you have the proper lens combina-
tion, and the lenses be of high quality? Will not their in-
creased patronage pay good interest on the investment? Are
the people who run theaters where such improvements are lack-
ing really to be pitied if they do go to the wall, and are forced
to turn to ditch digging for a livelihood?
And there is a matter which is beyond my comprehension.
Why do cities demand an examination as to the operator's fit-
ness, and then allow the manager to force him to run two ma-
chines? Of course, he can run but one at a time, but he cannot
even run one properly if he must rewind, patch and repair and
thread up while the show is going on. I cannot understand
the philosophy of attempting to run a two-machine operating
room with a single operator. We would not do that even ia
this country town ; also we would not even dream of trying to
save on current at the expense of the picture, nor burn th«
carbons down to the least possible fraction of an inch, nor use
lenses of any other than the best obtainable grade. The majority
of lenses in use are so poor that the picture on the screen is
very far from perfect. Is it not all rather silly?
One of your correspondents recently complained that he had
to make patches almost by the hundreds in first run. W»
don't get many such reels. Had seven reels of first run this
week, and do not recall where a single one of them has had to
be patched during the entire past year. Take the reels as they
come, we do not have a break once in a fortnight. Most of our
pictures are twenty to forty days, and a great majority com«
from the Boston office of the General Film Company. (Will tht
manager of the Boston General Film Exchange kindly step for-
ward and shake hands? — Ed.) The most trouble we encounter
comes from elliptical hubs on reels, or those that are bent &•
that the film will bind in unwinding. (Will the manager of th«
B. G. F. E. kindly step forward and learn that reels as well as
films ought to bo in good condition? — Ed.) This we have takea
up with the Boston office and firmly expect it will be corrected.
We had a pin patch from the Kleine Boston office this week, and
on running it received the thanks of the manager, who will,
without doubt, see that there is no frequent reoccurence of the
trouble. If managers would learn a little more about tho
operating end of the game, and look into the operating room
frequently, allowing the operator such new parts as will keep
the machine in first-class shape, and not try to make an oper-
ator do the work of two men. I believe it would be productive of
largely increased receipts at the box office — more than enough
to many times repay the outlay.
The foregoing letter is recommended to the careful and prayerful ooq-
sideration of quite some several thousand theater managers. Beyond
this I am not going to comment, except that my hat is removed in the
presence of this progressive, up-to-date manager, who evidently pos-
sesses the faculty of reasoning from cause to effect. What Friend
Sparrow says about the fake economies practised in all too many
theaters is absolutely correct.
An Interesting Point.
■ R. W. MIddlecamp, Allentown, Pennsylvania, says :
Why don't producers start sending out film on 2,000-foot
reels? I gamble that films sent out on large reels would last
longer than will those on small ones.
This opens up a topic for interesting discussion, and I would be glad
to hear from operators as to their views with reference to the relative
advisability of 2,000 and 1,000-foot reels.
Liars Do "Figger."
A. F. Stilson, Galesburg, Illinois, relieves himself of the following:
Noted in 12-11-15 issue that Mr. Dilley, Akron, Ohio, wanted
an answer to the following brain exerciser. Well, here it is.
Single-phase, 70-volt converter, oO-ampere capacity; two 110-
volt rheostats at 45 amps., in multiple. What is the arc voltage?
Referring to the "pitcbur," A is the said converter, B and
B' the two rheostats, which are 110-volt, 45-ampere capacity
each. By ohms law 110 -;- 45 ^ 2.4 ohms, .which is approxi-
mately the resistance of one rheostat, and this, divided by two
rheostats, equals 1.2 ohms resistance added to the arc circuit.
The resistance of the wire from the converter to the arc Is
negligible, if of size to carry the current required. The out-
put of the outfit is 50 amperes, then by ohms law E equals OR,
or voltage equal current times resistance, therefore, 50 X 1.2
= 60. or the approximate number of volts at the arc.
I suppose the son-of-a-gun will go and test with a voltmeter
and call me a liar, but "figgers" don't lie, although liars do
flgger.
Well, my brother, I don't know that the other fellow will call you a
liar particularly in view of the fact that you have not told us how
much you weigh. If it is 110— mebby ; if it is ISO, well, that is some-
thing else again. However, I'm going to take the chance and call you a
mistakener, because you are full of stewed prunes on one point. _ The
voltage of a 45-ampere rheostat is not equal to 110 divided by 45, be-
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cause of the fact that moving picture rheostats are made to -work In
series with an are, and the resistance of a 45-amDere rheostat designed
for motion picture worls, instead of being equal to 110 divided by
45, is equal to approximately 110 — 48 = 62 -4- 45. Get me, SteTe?
Well, if you do, I won't tramp on your corns any more this time. I
have found out since that the question was really a catch questloi
anyhow.
778
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Motion Picture Photography'
, ,,, Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department's reply by mall when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which cannot be replied to in this department, $1.
Manufacturers* Notice.
It is a rule of this department that no apparatus will be recom-
mended editorially until the value of such appliances has been demon-
strated to its editor.
Shutter Time and Aperture Speed.
R. A. F., New York City, propounds the following questions in re-
gard to shutter openings and diaphragm numbers :
1. What are the different shutter openings?
2. Explaint the difference in time; how much faster each
shutter opening is over various other shutter openings from
the largest shutter opening down to the smallest shutter
opening?
3. What is the shutter opening for straight work?
4. What is the time of exposure of each picture going at the
rate of 16 pictures per second with the right shutter opening?
5. Explain how much faster F. 1.9 over F. 3.5 — F. o.u over
F. 4 — F. 4 over F. 5.6 — F. 5.6 over F. 8— F. 8 over F. 11—
F. 11 over F. 16— F. 16 over F. 22— F. 22 over F. 32?
1. The shutter of a motion picture camera is the segment of a disk
revolving in front of and parallel to the aperture or frame plate. It
revolves once for each frame or picture taken ; in synchronism, that Is,
in time with the movement which draws the film down for each suc-
cessive picture. Its function is to cut off the light or image from the
film during that period of time during which the film is drawn down
in readiness for the next exposure. While the exposure is being made,
the section of film in the gate and before the aperture plate is motion-
less and, just as the platen of a printing press must hold the paper
to he printed firmly against the type without permitting it to move in
relation to the type lest it smear the imprint, so must the film re-
main stationary while it receives the impression of tue lens image or
it will be blurred.
The type of the intermittent movement with which a camera is pro-
vided determines the greatest or maximum shutter opening. The instant
that the claws or fingers of the intermittent movement commence to
draw the film down to its position for the next frame^ the aperture
opening must be covered by the shutter and remain closed until all
downward movement of the film has ceased. Should the movement of
the film commence before the aperture is entirely covered by the shut-
ter, such portion of the frame as remained uncovered will be blurred.
As the shutter moves continuously and uniformly around, it must be
that fraction of a disk represented by the ratio between the time that
it takes the claws to pull the film down and the time that it takes
for them to enter the film at the top and return to that position again,
plus a segment large enough to cover the aperture when the movement
begins. If it takes one-half the time of a complete shutter revolution
to pull the film down for the next frame, the shutter segment must ba
half a circle plus a segment wide enough to cover the aperture open-
ing; for this extra segment portion must completely close the aperture
before the downward movement takes place. For that reason a rod and
pitman, or a crank which requires one-half the time interval for draw-
ing the film can only have an open segment of approximately one-
third, or one-third shutter opening, as it is termed.
The Lumiere type movement which uses the so-called harmonic cam
for throwing the fingers, does not draw down in about one-fourth of
the time interval and consequently can employ a shutter whose open
segment is one-half.
No. 2. At sixteen pictures per second, each picture is drawn down
and exposed in one-sixteenth part of a second ; if the shutter is one-
third open then the exposure time is on^-third of one-sixteenth, or
one-forty-eighth : if one-half opening, one-half of one-sixteenth, or
one-thirty-second of a second. For any other shutter opening the speed
or time is calculated in the same simple way. Thus, also, it will be
seen that all shutter openings bear a simple arithmetical ratio to the
time of exposure; a quarter opening is twice as quick as half opening,
but only gives half the exposure that half opening gives.
No. 3. In still photography it is often necessary to use exposures
as quick as one-thousandth part of a second to get an unblurred picture
of a moving object, but in the motion pictures it is essential that a
swiftly moving object should be blurred in each individual frame to
reproduce on the screen the effect of a single moving object. If we
close the shutter opening to a mere slit and photograph a baseball
thrown in the sunlight, we will get a succession of clear Images of
the ball on the negatives, but when the picture is thrown on the screen,
we get an impression of three or four balls chasing one another across
the screen. The clean cut images are too far apart to blend correctly
in the eye and produce the swish of the single moving ball.
No. 4. It is, therefore, advisable in almost all cases to use as wido
a shutter opening as the intermittent movement of the camera permits.
Also the larger the shutter opening the smaller the diaphragm opening
and the smaller the diaphragm the greater the depth of focus.
No. 5. in the following list the area, that is, the measure of light
passing capacity is twice that of each succeeding number. If it re-
quires one second to expose a picture at F 11 it takes two seconds
to get the same exposure at F 16, or if it takes one second at F 11 It
takes one-half second at F 8. This is the list in proper order: F 1.9 —
F 2— F 3.5— F 1 — F 6.3 — F 8— F 11— F 16— F 22— F 32— F 44 — F 64.
This holds good for all lenses marked in the F system and any lens
will give approximately the same exposure as any other lens wheD
used at the same F number. The only difference that two different
lenses might have at the same F number, would be that a long focus
lens would have a greater thickness of lens glass than a short focus
one and would consequently absorb a very small per cent, more than
the thinner glass of the short focus lens.
Contrast and Flatness.
J. B. B.. Philadelphia, Pa., writes:
I am sending two negatives, one taken with one camera and
the other taken with another.
Number one, the one of the parade, has lots of contrast and
was taken on August 25, 1915.
Number two, the other one, was taken not so long ago and
does not have any contrast to amount to anything.
Number one was taken under good light conditions for
August, while number two was as good as could be expected
for December. Has this got anything to do with it, if not,
then why is one more contrast than other? What is the ad-
dress of the Cinema Camera Club?
I am using a brass handle and 1 am not getting any static,
though I am not using back and am cranking about 600 feet
a week at present and 2,000 a week in summer.
In taking interiors how much candle power per square foot
should be used, and how many more square feet should be
added, as the space to be taken grows bigger and are flares
good substitutes, and how many of them do you need per
square foot, and where can you buy them?
The difference in the contrast of the sample films sent' is due to-
several factors, the most important of these being that one was evidently
taken on a bright day and the other on a dull day. Some lenses give-
much more brilliant negatives than others and development and ex-
posure both have their influence on contrast.
The address of the Cinema Camera Club is 220 West 46th street. New
York City.
For interior lighting enough lights to give at least 400 foot candles
per square foot should be used, when working with an aperture of F.
4.5. that means for every square foot of stage space four hundred
candle power is needed.
Flares are not recommended for work except where it is impossible to
use electricity.
They produce too much smoke and can only be used successfully
where there is a draught to carry the smoke away from the picture.
I. C. Newman, 257 Broadway, New York, is a manufacturer of
aluminium flares and motion picture fireworks and ammunition.
•Copyright. ir)16. by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
Ray Screens.
H. D. A., New York City, asks:
"Will you kindly give me what information you have relative
to the use of ray screen in connection with the Cinematograph
Camera in scenic and other outdoor subjects? Also please tell me
where I can obtain the best 'blended' or shaded screen? My
lenses are Carl Zeiss. 2 inch, and Dallmeyer Telephoto. 9 inch."
A ray filter and a graduated or sky filter are indispensable parts of a
scenic photographer's outfit. Distant mountains, canyon and cloud pic-
tures are almost impossible without them.
Distant mountains that are blue and purple and almost indiscernible
against the sky. are brought out sharply by the use of a one-time ray
screen slipped over the front of the lens. A so-called one-time ray
screen requires twice the normal exposure; that is, if the normal ex-
posure without the screen is F 16, then with the screen it is F 11.
Graduated screens are ray filters in which the screen is graduated
from clear giriss at one end to a deep color at the other, are placed be-
fore the lens, the clear glass at the bottom and the dyed portion at the
top. This permits full exposure of objects in the lower part of the pic-
ture, while it ruts off a large portion of the light from the sky. which is
generally much overexposed if full exposure is given for the foreground.
The kodak sky filter can be adapted for the motion pictuer camera
or more elaborate graduated filters of the Sanger Shepherd Company
may be had from Allison & Hadaway. 257 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Febniarv 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
779
Music lor the Picture
Conducted by Clarence E. Sinn and S. M. Berg
IMPROVISING.
ARTICLE V.
Auxiliary Notes.
By Clarence E. Sinn.
ALONG time ago when writers of music were more strict In some
matters than they are now, a note called the "long approgglatura"
was often used. It is a grace note without the little dash through
the stem as written now-a-days. See example 15.
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The top line of Ex. 15 (letter "a") shows how such notes were writ-
ten ; the lower line "b" shows how they were intended to be played.
Students were taught that these notes "took one-half from their principal
notes." (The notes to which they were attached.) The idea being that
these notes did not belong to the hormony of their respective measures,
yet fell upon the accented parts of the measure — right on top of the
chord — making a discord. This didn't fit the rules. So when they wanted
to write a melody including such passages, these old fellows used to
dodge the issue by writing the principal note (that would be the
harmoiii::::ed note) in the accented part of the measure — where it would
lie right over the chord it was a part of — and those discordant notes
which preceded them would be written as small notes. These small
notes, as explained before, were called "long appoggiatura," and took
their value from the notes to which they were attached. (See Ex. 15,
Letter "b.") In this way they conformed to the rule (whatever It was)
in the writing, and passed the buck on to the fellow who had to play or
sing it. Apparently it wasn't against any rules to perform such phrases
— only to write them. Now-a-days composers write their music just as
they expect it to be played. If they wanted anything like "b," Ex. 15, it
would be written that way. It is understood that the notes "D" and "B"
in the first measure are the harmonized notes^that they belong to the
chord and the little notes "E" and "C" do not. We can also comprehend
without being hit with a club that in the second measure the notes be-
longing to the harmony are "G." "B," "D," and that F sharp. A sharp
and C sharp do not harmonize with the chord of "G" (although ac-
compained by this chord). But we also understand that the 2Jrincipai
note is the one harmonized, even though it may not always He upon the
accented part of the measure.
Those notes which used to be written small and called "long appoggia-
tura" (as in "a," Ex. 15) are now written out in full (as in "b," Ex.
15), and are called "Auxiliary Notes." They always lie one degree above,
or one degree below the principal note ; usually half a tone below, or
either one-half or one full tone above.
The reason for dragging all this in is because the auxiliary note is a
good friend in the elaboration of melodies, and you will find his ac-
quaintance well worth cultivating. An easy way to find him is to write
In a grace note where you think !t might be effective — anyone can stick
In a few grace notes — and then change the grace note to a big note,
taking its value out of the note to which it is attached. If you have a
gift of melody this will come without practice — if you haven't, you will
have to try it over until it becomes easy.
Elaborating Upon a Theme.
Perhaps you may select a single strain of some composition as a
working theme for one of your characters. The whole composition may
be useful as a "filler-in," but this one strain appeals to you as a good
subject to work on for this particular character. As an illustration,
take the old "Mable Waltz." (Ex. 16.)
Ex. 16 shows the first strain of the "Mable Waltz." The first altera-
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Changing the tempo (and with it the flgicre) permits a greater variety
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any particular difference — but just to illustrate. (See Ex. 18.)
Ex. 18 shows the subject changed to 4-4 time.
The first line "a" has no alteration except as to time and figure.
The second line "b" is the same as "a," with the accent changed The
Ex.18.
two fir.st notes are now made preparatory, while the third note comes on
the principal accent — the down beat.
The third line is the same as "b," with the addition of grace notes.
(These grace notes are changes to full-sized notes in the fourth line;
notice their value is taken out of the notes to which they are attached.)
The fourth line "d" is the same as "b," with the addition of mixiliary
notes. (You can see where we get these auxiliary notes by observing the
grace notes in the third line, "c")
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further eloborated by extending some of the intervals as shown in previ-
ous examples. Ex. 10 will illustrate one way of extending some of the
intervals, though your own fancy will doubtless suggest others. (Se6
Ex. 19.)
The figures given in Ex. 18 should suggest many variations of the
subject given. For example, take the second line ("b") and lengthen Its
accented notes. Ex. _o gives an illustration of this. You will notice
"Ex.ao.
the character of the melody is considerably changed, though the melody
itself is easily recognizable. (See Ex. 20.)
The accompaniment in Ex. 20 is a "running accompaniment" —
legato; this gives the number a sort of a sentimental character.
Original Compositions for the Picture Theater.
We have arranged with Mr. W. C. Simon to print a page of original
composition In this reduced style at certain intervals. The following
780
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
score Is an original composition— the third of a series of ten or twelve
numbers which will be suitable for certain styles of dramatic subjects
under the general classification of society dramas. The complete sets
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will be available in loose leaf form and will be a welcome addition to
the music libraries of orchestra leaders.
Mr. Simon is prepared to undertake original musical compositions or
adaptations for any production or special occasion and may be addressed
In care of the Moving Picture World.
Musical Setting for "As a Woman Sows"
Released January 24 by the Mutual Film Corporation.
Suggestions prepared by S. M. Berg by special arrangements
with G. Schirmer. Inc., Music Publishers, New York.
THIS "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" is Intended as a partial solu-
tion of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist
in overcoming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is
not available until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first
performance being a mere rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who
are exhibitors of Mutual films the following suggestions for an accom-
paniment to "As a Woman Sows" were prepared by the photoplay de-
partment of the New York music publishing house of G. Schirmer, Inc.
This advance publication will afford to the progressive leader an oppor-
tunity to acquaint himself with the general character of the film story
he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader In anticipat-
ing the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title (marked
T) or by a described action (marked D).
Further inquiries concerning any phase of the work of the orchestra
leader in photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving Picture
World and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a Question and
Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of our Music Page.
Loren Hayward, newly-elected mayor of Lynboro, is engrossed in a
political house-cleaning and neglects his pretty young wife, Milly, who,
hoping to arouse her husband's dormant affections, flirts with Robert
Chapman. Unfortunately the flirtation is misunderstood, and divorce
proceedings are commenced. After a series of exciting adventures, the
mayor and his wife are re-united.
Particular care should be taken in following the cues given owing to
BO many changes of action. Note particularly the Agitates and Hurries.
The THEME selected is "A Little Song" — Ambroslo.
Scheduled time: five reels (about 5,100 feet) 76</2 minutes.
That evening.
Robert Chapman
man.
Milly : "If I could only
society
Time. Sub-titles or descriptive cues.
0 D Opening.
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Music.
Little Song — d'Ambroslo.
(Allegretto moderate) (THEME)
Les Idoles — Alller.
(Valse lento)
"I have juEt Invlt-
Joseph Wll-
Milly ;
ed— "
Next day.
loughhy —
Willoughby : M.y freedom
depends —
"1 am no match tor you."
Electric bell
"We've been ordered — "
"I don't want to Intrude."
The Are begins to burn.
Legende— Friml.
(Moderate)
Celtic Dance — Bullard.
(Andante con moto grazioso)
Nocturne — Krzyzanowskl.
(Molto lento)
Serenade — Zerkowitz.
(Allegro non troppo)
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Repeat: Little Song.
(THEME)
When husband leaves chess Agitato No. 2.*
table.
"Don't tell me my eyes — " Andante Pathetique No. 1.*
When Chapman embraces Hurrv No. 1.*
Milly.
When Milly goes up the Repeat : Little Song.
stairs. (THEME)
Morning finds Milly —
When Milly enters her bus- Clarice — Loud,
band's oflice. (Valse intermezzo)
Mother love asserts Itself.
When Milly steals Bobby. Hurry No. 3.'
"She has robbed me — " Repeat : Little Song.
(THEME)
"I want my boy — " Evening Devotion — Kohler,
(Andante religiose)
"This is a respectable
place."
"Your son has scarlet fev- Lamento — Gabriel-Marie,
er." (Calme et douloureux)
"That — that — woman is com-
ing here."
"What are risks to me — " Douce Caresse — de Fuentea
(Valse lento)
"You are not the girl — "
When Chapman comes to Repeat : Little Song.
Hayward.
The reunion.
"This fills my cup of hap-
piness."
The reception.
Burglar alarm.
Detectives from headquar-
ters.
Milly : "Was it a false
"My God. must I lose my Agitato No. 1.'
husband?'*
Burglars.
When Aunt Abble and
Georgia come up the stairs. Repeat : Little Song.
The End. (THEME)
On the Beautiful Hudson. —
(Waltz) Hermann
Hurry No. 2.»
Llseiotte — Adam.
(Tempo ruhato)
NOTE — For the convenience of readers of the Moving Picture World
a price list of the numbers suggested in the above cue-sheet la to be
found in G. Schirmer's advertisement on page 847.
JACK COHN GETS DINNER.
In honor of the great scoop registered in procuring pic-
tures of the Astor Cup Race after the exclusive privilege had
been sold to another concern, and of showing his pictures
of the race at the Strand Theater on Broadway three_ hours
after the race started, Jack Cohn. editor of the Universal
Animated Weekly was tendered a dinner party by the editors
of the motion picture weeklies of New York City. The
event took place in Murray's Restaurant on Forty-second
street Wednesday night, January 19, and it was an occasion
of congratulations, praise and a spirit of good feeling pre-
vailed throughput the evening. Those who had charge of the
affair were Pell Mitchell, editor Mutual Weekly; S. Mac-
Kean, Hearst-Vitagraph; Messrs. Mayell and Cohen, of
Pathe's Weekly, and Fred Beck, of Paramount News-
Pictures.
Mr. Cohn not only scored a beat in getting the pictures
and being the first to show them, but also beat the_ exclusive
privilege concern when they brought suit and an injunction
against him, the court deciding that when a person purchases
a ticket for any event, that it includes the rights to photo-
graph it as well as look at it. This was such a great victory
not only for the Universal and Tack Cohn, but for the entire
industry as well, that the different editors^ gathered and
decided to show Jack how they appreciated his efforts.
MACKENZIE'S "PRECIOUS PACKET" FINISHED.
Donald Mackenzie, the Pathe producer, has finished his
Gold Rooster play, "The Precious Packet," and showed it
privately in the Pathe showrooms. The picture made a most
favorable impression and will probably be placed upon the
program at an early date. It is adapted from the book by
Fred Jackson and features Ralph Kellard and Lois Meredith.
February 5, l9io
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLU
781
r
New York Operators' Ball
Big Gathering Assembles at Central Opera House and a
Good Time Is Enjoyed by All — Anita Stewcirt
Leads Grand March.
ON SUNDAY evening, January 16, the Moving Picture
Machine Operators' Local Union No. 306, I. A. T.
S. E., gave their annual ball at Central Opera House,
New York City. Now the Central Opera House hall is
rather a huge proposition in point of size, yet large as it is,
it was even more than comfortably filled by the gathering
which was a very distinct credit to the organization.
The ball was preceded by an entertainment which lasted
from 8 o'clock until 11, the artists appearing therein were,
judging by the laughter and applause, all good.
Among the notables present were John Skerrett, general
manager, and William C. Smith, assistant general manager
of the Nicholas Power Company, (the latter being a mem-
ber of the organization and chairman of the ball committee),
Frank Cannock, the inventor of the Simplex machine, and
Ernest C. Baerveldt, special representative of the Precision
Machine Company; Howard Coles, president of ihe Coles
Motion Picture Machine Corporation; Mr. Robin, sales rep-
resentative of the Baird Motion Picture Machine Com-
pany; M. D. Kopple, president of the American Standard
Motion Picture Machine Company; H. T. Edwards, president
and treasurer of the Picture Theatre Equipment Company;
Charles Shay, international president of the I. A. T. S. E.,
many actors and actresses of note, and last, but by no man-
ner of means least, Miss Anita Stewart, of the Vitagraph
Company, who led the Grand March with International
President Shay.
The Grand March was directed by Harry Mountford, or-
ganizer for the White Rats, and splendidly done. The light
eflfects were good, and the whole affair from the beginning
of the entertainment at 8 P. M., till the last weary, happy
couple left the hall, at 4 A. M., passed off without even the
suggestion of a hitch. This, of course, did not happen by
accident. It was due to the untiring efforts of the officials
of the organization and the committee headed by Brother
Smith, which had charge of the affair.
At the end of the Grand March Miss Anita Stewart, In-,
ternational President Shay, International Vice-President
Higgins, Harry Mountford of the White Rats and Editor F.
H. Richardson were called to the stage and introduced to
the guests of Local 306, following which presentations were
made as follows: International President Shay, a costly and
beautiful wall plaque; International Vice-President Higgins,
a loving cup; Joseph A. Crehan, president Local Union 306,
a watch and chain, suitably engraved; Fred Stoffregen, sec-
retary Local Union 306, a loving cup. all in token of the ser-
vices these various officials have rendered, and of the love
and esteem in which they are held.
And right here, I have been requested by the organiza-
tion to express its sincere appreciation and cordial good will
to Miss Anita Stewart. Miss Stewart had promised to be
present. There is but one word that would adequately de-
scribe the weather condition on that night- that word is
"beastly." Miss Stewart had had an extremely hard day, and,
moreover, was not at all well; yet, accompanied by her charm-
ing mother, she, at very real and very great personal incon-
venience, kept faith and did as she had promised.
I am sorry to say that this is something not always done,
and the organization feels that Miss Stewart, under the con-
ditions, is entitled to something more than a mere word
of thanks.
Taken all in all, the ball was in every way a decided suc-
cess. The accompanying photograph shows the line-up at
the end of the Grand March. President Shay, Miss Stewart
and the officers of the Union are in the front line.
The following Operators' LInions were represented: Pater-
son Local 362, Newark Local 244, Hudson County Local 384,
by our old friend President Sherman, and Trenton, N. J.,
Local 359, by Benjamin Seigle. F. H. R.
LOUISE HORNER WITH HORSLEY.
A recent addition to the Cub (Mutual) Stock Company
headed by George Ovey, is Miss Louise Horner, a come-
dienne of long experience and known to theatre-goers the
country over for her interpretation of "slavey" types. Miss
Horner was especially engaged by Director Milton Fahrney
to play the "slavey" in "Jerry in the Movies," because of
her peculiar fitness for the character. Her work in this re-
lease was so excellent, however, that Mr. Fahrney made her
a proposition to remain with the company indefinitely.
Miss Horner's engagements on the stage were many, but
the one in which she scored her biggest success was "A
Knight for a Day," in which she played the "slavey," a part
originated by Miss May Vokes. She played the role for
several seasons.
COCHRANE TO DIRECT COMPANY.
George Cochrane, brother of Robert H. Cochrane, vice-
president of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company,
and who for the past few months has been acting as assist-
ant director to Sydney Ayres, was this week placed at the
head of a dramatic producing company of photoplayers at
Universal City. The first picture which he will make is a
one-reel story adapted for screen purposes by F. McGrew
Willis from the story by Laura Oakley. In it Carmen Phil-
lips and Douglas Gerrard play the leading roles.
McRAE TO DIRECT 101 BISON FILMS.
-Abandoning for the time being the plan of touring the
Orient, making pictures,- Henry McRae is within a few days
to commence the production of big, spectacular two-reel
101 Bison releases at Universal City. Regarding the pro-
posed trip to the far east, latest developments indicate that
it will be postponed until some time in the spring.
Frank Beal, Selig director, is producing "The Girl With
tlie Lantern," a real railroad story. Kathlyn Williams, Harry
Mestayer, Lillian Hayward, C. C. Holland and Guy Oliver
are the principals.
Third Annual Entertainment and Ball of the Moving Picture Machine Operators' Protective Union, Local 306, at Central
Opera House, New York, January 16.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916-
Mutual Masterpictures
Second Week's Offering Contains Three Strong Subjects
of Five Reels Each.
SECOND of the weekly group of three Mutual Master-
pictures, Edition de Luxe, to be released by the
Mutual Film Corporation, are announced as follows:
"As a Woman Sows" — rive reels — Monday, January 24; "Lord
Loveland Discovers America" — five reels — Thursday, Jan-
uary 27; "Betrayed" — five reels — Saturday, January 29.
"As a Woman Sows." first of the feature releases for the
week, is a Gaumont production, featuring the popular stage
and screen star, Gertrude Robinson, supported by Alexander
Gaden, equally well known for his many successes on the
speaking stage and the screen, and an exceptionally power-
ful cast of regular Gaumont stock players. It is the initial
release of the Gaumont studios under the title of Mutual
Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition, and depicts the story of
a young wife's folly, in which Miss Robinson portrays the
part of the wife. The story is based on a man's fight for
political supremacy, during which he becomes so obsessed
that he neglects his wife, leaving her to the companionship
of an unscrupulous friend.
"Lord Loveland Discovers America," second of the
Mutual Masterpictures. Edition de Duxe, for release during
the week of January 24, is from the famous story of the
same name by C. N. and A. M. Williamson, whose various
offerings to the world of fiction have won them wide acclaim.
In this production from the American studios, Arthur Maude
scores one of his greatest screen achievements in the role
of "Lord Loveland." Constance Crawley, who has shared
honors with M. Maude in a number of feature productions
screened at the American studios for the Mutual, appears in
Mr. Maude's support. Her portrayal of "Leslie Dreamer"
is conceded one of Miss Crawley's most excellent screen
characterizations. Others in the cast are William Carroll,
Charles Newton, William Frawley, George Clancy and Nell
Franzen.
"Betrayed" was written especially for Miss De Carlton and
presents her in a role entirely new to her admirers. As
the daughter of an old Indian chief who quits the Western
reservation for the Eastern metropolis, this young star
renders an exceptionally powerful characterization.
"Betrayed" is a drama full of adventure and throughout it
runs one of the prettiest love stories imaginable. It is be-
yond doubt, one of the best pictures that has ever come from
the New Rochelle studios.
William S. Hart in the Wilds
Noted Ince Star Making a Northern Canadian Film in
Boulder Creek Locale.
WILLIAM S. HART, perhaps the most popular of all
portrayers of virile roles, has been spending the last
fortnight with his company in the wilds of the
Boulder Creek region in Northern California. The accom-
William S. Hart and Company in Northern California.
panying picture shows them at luncheon near some log
shacks which they use for sleeping purposes. Among the
great quantity of equipment taken to Boulder Creek were a
large number of sleighs and horses to depict the snow scenes
in the story. It is laid in Northern Canada and involves
several hazardous feats, among them being a fierce hand-to-
hand combat beneath the surface of an icy lake. Another
is a daring ride on horseback over a rope bridge that crosses
a deep gully. The scenario was written by J. G. Hawks.
The company travelled in true theatrical style, having three
sleeping cars and several baggage cars of their own. They
were preceded by an advance agent, or rather a location man,
who picked out the best scenes in the wild and rocky
country for staging the story.
Each succeeding story filmed by Hart for Thomas H.
Ince has shown even stronger than its predecessors. It is-
said that "Hell's Hinges," the coming Triangle release in
which Hart is starred as a Western character, will prove
a revelation of dramatic strength.
Betty Riggs Now Evelyn Brent
FROM now on Betty Riggs, the pretty seventeen-year-
old ingenue appearing in Metro feature productions,
will put aside that perfectly good, but homespun,
name for the more euphonius name of Evelyn Brent. It was
so ordained by the young lady herself, when after a brief,
but successful career in motion pictures, she came into her
own with the promi-
nent role of Snowbird,
an Indian girl, in sup-
port of Edmund
Breese, in "The Lure
o f Heart's Desire."
This marvelous story
of the Alaskan wastes
and New York society,
has just been complet-
ed for Metro by the
Popular Plays and
Players.
Less than a year
ago Miss Brent was a
student in the Training
School of the Normal
College in New York
City. Her folks would
not listen to her en-
treaties to allow her to
go on the stage. So
she played hookey one
day, and was success-
ful in obtaining a very
small part in "The
Heart of a Painted
Woman," with Mme.
Petrova, at the Pop-
ular Plays and Players studio. Next she was given a better
role at the same studio in "The Shooting of Dan McGrew,"
with Edmund Breese. After that she was put under contract
with the Popular Plays and Players, and given the big role
of Snowbird in the last production. She is to be featured
shortly in a big Metro production.
Miss Brent was born in Tampa, Florida, but removed with
her parents to New York when a child. Beside possessing
a charming personality and rare dramatic ability, Miss Brent
is an expert at horseback riding, swimming, dancing and
skating. In "The Lure of Heart's Desire," Miss Brent, who
is fond of all kinds of animals, learned to drive a dog
team, and before the picture was completed she had become
quite expert at that difficult task.
Evelyn Brent.
VAL PAUL BECOMES PROUD FATHER.
Who is the happiest man at the LIniversal City studios?
Beyond the shadow of a doubt, it is Val Paul, heavy char-
acter actor with Lynn Reynolds' company of Universalities,
for this week there was born in the Paul family a seven-
pound boy. who is said to be the "living image" of Val,
senior. Latest reports announce that mother and son are
both doing well.
SHIELD AND McCRAY DIRECT JOKER COMPANY.
Ernie Shield and Roy McCray, both veterans with the
L^niversal's Pacific Coast corps of photoplay builders, have
this week been put in charge as co-directors of a company
of comedians who will appear in the production of one reel
Joker comedies, supplementing tha films of .\nen Curtis's
company of the same release brand.
Pebruary 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
783
Current Vitagraph Program
Releases for the Week of January 31 Feature May Robson,
Mary Anderson and Edith Storey.
MAY ROBSOX, Broadway's favorite actress, heads
the cast in a new Vitagraph Blue Ribbon comedy that
in turn heads the releases of that company for the
week commencing January 31. "A Night Out" is the vehicle
Scene from "A Night Out" (Vitagraph).
in which Miss Robson endears herself to photoplay fans in
an intensely amusing and original character role.
Among the other releases for that week is a Broadway
Star Feature. "Bill Peters' Kid," that will send thrills through
even the most hardened man. Mary .Anderson, sweet and
girlish, kills a rabbit and proceeds to skin it with a non-
chalance that belies the tumultuous emotion in her heart.
"Jane's Bashful Hero" gives a new view of Edith Storey
as the village belle in a one-part comedy. "The Wrong Mr.
Wright" is another comedy release, featuring Jewell Hunt,
"the dance girl of the movies."
"A Night Out." written in collaboration with Miss Robson
and Charles T. Dazey. who is known for his "In Old Ken-
tucky." presents situations that enable Miss Robson to dem--
onstrate her art. She is cast as Granmum to whom a girl-
hood has been denied and whose youthful heart is still tilled
with love of play and excitement. Miss Robson instills her
youthful vigor into the role of Granmum, tangoes, runs and
even climbs up an ivy vine to surreptitiously enter her home
after the escapade. Assisting her are a capable cast of Vita-
graph comedians, including Hughey Mack, Kate Price, Wil-
liam Shea, George Cooper. Arthur Cozine, Belle Bruce and
others. George D. Baker produced the film, which is in
five parts.
"Bill Peters' Kid," a three-part comedy from the coast
company of the Vitagraph, is released on Saturday, February
5. It is a simple story, beautifully told under Rollin Stur-
Scene from "The Wrong Mr. Wright" (Vitagraph).
geon's directions, and shows Mary Anderson as a child of
the desert.
Edith Storey, whose versatile talents have won for her
fame and fortune under the Vitagraph standard, is seen in
a new role in "Jane's Bashful Hero," released as a one-part
comedy on January 31. Edith is Jane, and Donald McBride
is Willie, a bashful young man. He is lacking in the nerve
necessary to "pop the question," so Jane helps him out with
the aid of a dummy silhouetted on the window blind.
In "The Wrong Mr. Wright" Miss Jewell Hunt plays the
part of the daughter of a Mr. Wright who gets into the hotel
room of another Mr. Wright. The comedy has splendid
comedy situations, well brought out under the direction of
C. Jay Williams. It is released as a one-part comedy on
Friday, February 4.
Younger Keystoners
Louise Fazenda, Harry Gribben and Harry McCoy Making
Names for Themselves in New Comedies.
THE past three months have witnessed the rise to artistic
prominence of a dozen or more comparatively new
Triangle-Keystone players. Such daredevil comedies
as "A Submarine Pirate," "Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts"
and "Saved by Wireless" have brought out a new sort of
reckless valor in the films. In comic character delineation,
on the other hand, plays like "Her Painted Hero," "His
Father's Footsteps," "The Hunt," and "The Great Pearl
Robbery" have afforded
unusual opportunities
for the younger artists
as well as the stars.
In particular Miss
Louise Fazenda has
developed a quite new
line of eccentric
comedy characters
which has stamped her
as a comer in the film
world. In "A Game
Old Knight"' she
played the ugly prin-
cess with a rare sense
of humor. Then in
"The Great Vacuum
Robbery" she was the
lady crook at the other
extreme of looks from
the ugly maid, extrem-
ely knowing and fas-
cinating. Now in "His
Hereafter," a burlesque i
of the Western type of
story, she is fittingly
described as "a sweet
character in a faro frame," being the daughter of Harry
Booker, who has the role of a gambling house proprietor.
Her versatility has proven equal to each of these parts and
she will no doubt get the lead in a forthcoming play. The
young woman who is only 19, is a native of Lafayette, Ind.,
and undertook serious dramatic roles at the start. Her
sense of humor and her love of grimaces inevitably led her
into comics. After a short period with another film com-
pany she joined the Keystone about two years ago.
Harry Gribben, another young Keystoner, has been made
use of during the Fall and Winter in a large number of
more or less straight roles. Among these have been the
artist in "A Janitor's Wife's Temptation," the bomb-thrower
in "The Worst of Friends," the husband in "Perils of the
Park," and the escort in "A Movie Star." Mr. Gribben is
an extremely agile worker equal to all the strenuous de-
mands of Keystoning. Another rising player is Harry
McCoy, who is seen as the gardener in "Perils of the Park."
Louise Fazenda.
MOROSCO STUDIOS CONTINUE TO GROW.
The Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company studios continue
to branch out in space and activity as well as enlarging its
working staff. A spacious and well-equipped stockroom has
been added to the plant which will enable this company to
buy supplies in quantities when the market is right. The
new stockroom is housed in a specially erected building of
corrugated iron and faces the Council street lane through
the Morosco colony, adjoining the carpenter shop.
Russel Stapleton, formerly head of the order department
of H. J. Heinz & Co. in Los Angeles, has been engaged to
take charge. Another addition to the working staff has been
made in the person of Charles Stallings, formerly of the
American in Santa Barbara.
TRAVERS VALE COMPLETES "THE CHASM."
Travers Vale, former Biograph producer, who recently
joined the producing staff of the LTniversal forces at their
Pacific Coast studios, has just completed his first release,
a two-reel drama by Harvey Gates, entitled "The Chasm."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916-
V-L-S-E Men Confer
Eastern Forces of Big Four Gather in New York for a
Confab— Sales Methods Discussed.
EVIDENCE that the selling methods which V-L-S-E
has instituted for serving and co-operating with the
exhibitor, are fast gaining ground for this organization,
was presented at the convention of the branch managers and
representatives of the New York, Boston, Philadelphia and
Washington offices, held on Sunday, January 15th, at the
home office, 1600 Broadway, New York.
General Manager Walter W. Irwin, and Assistant General
Manager A. W. Goff, defined in detail the company's policies
of personal screen inspection, minimum and maximum price
raungs, open-booking and the block and quota systems, and
then placed these subjects before the meeting for frank open
discussion from the exhibitor's viewpoint.
That the exhibitor can best judge a feature after seeing it
screened, and then booking it according to the tastes of his
individual neighborhood, was agreed to unanimously, and that
such personal showing is of inestimable value in providing
him with pictures which assure a profit.
It was pointed out that the only objections that could pos-
sibly arise from the minimum and maximum policy would
be due to the fact that either the exhibitor did not fully
understand the advantages that accrue to him by booking a
subject on its box office drawing power — and not what it cost
the manufacturer to produce — or that a salesman made the
mistake of selling film instead of showing the exhibitor how
the minimum and maximum policy assures him of a profit,
whether a picture is good, bad or indifferent. "In other
words," said Mr. Irwin, "the minimum and maximum policy
resolves itself in selling the exhibitor any feature he wants at
the maximum price at which he can make money, as measured
by his house and business."
The flexibility of this plan as outlined, plus the advantages
of the open-booking policy (which allows an exhibitor to
book what he wants when he wants it, and as long as he
wants it) brought forth the consideration of the possibility
that the exhibitor in the large towns might have a shade the
better of the small town e,\hibitor, because of the circum-
stances of booking the film over which no one has control.
To obviate this possibility, V-L-S-E is inaugurating a system
of rapid turnovers, which keeps the prints constantly working
for the best interests of every exhibitor.
Special emphasis was laid on the "block and quota" system
which brings the individual salesman in constant touch with
every exhibitor in his territory, and which allows him more
time to give to the needs and problems of each exhibitor in
his "block." A "quota" which it does not intimately concern
the exhibitor is a method the organization has of keeping the
salesmen jacked up to top-notch efficiency, which means that
the exhibitor receives more intimate and effective service.
Besides these ideas of sales policy, many questions for the
handling of paper and cuts, and for the good and welfare of
the industry as a whole, were discussed. Particular stress
was laid upon the standardization of features to attain a con-
tinuously consistent program, which, in other words, brings
the test value of each production right into the hands of the
public and will ultimately make the motion picture patrons
ihrir own booking clerks.
Coming directly after Mr. Goff's western trip, where he
visited all the exchanges on the Pacific slope, then Chicago,
Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Kansas City, Cleveland and Detroit,
this convention crystallized the fundamental idea of the
V-L-S-E to help the exhibitor help himself make more money,
by applying the policies of personal screen inspection, and
open-bookings on a minimum and maximum price basis.
Those of the home office who participated at the conven-
tion were: General Manager Irwin, Assistant General Man-
ager Goff; L. J. Bamberger, manager of the sales promotion
department; E. L. Masters, advertising and publicity depart-
ment; V. N. Shapiro, assistant advertising and publicity di-
rector; A. I. Siegel, Secretary to Mr. Irwin. The Boston
contingent headed by Manager George Balsdon, brought Rep-
representatives Brady, Butler and Reardon. From Phila-
delphia came Manager J. S. Hebrew and his salesmen, Moyer,
Mowery and Heenan. Washington sub-office was represented
by Frank B. Spurrier and Mr. Bachrach. The new York
branch had present Mr. F. F. Hartich, assistant branch man-
ager, George Balsdon, Jr., and salesmen, Farber, Erichson and
Clark.
WASHINGTON THEATER MANAGERS ELECT
OFFICERS.
At a meeting of the Washington Theater Managers' As-
sociation held in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 31, 191S, these officers
for the ensuing year were chosen: President, C. S. Jenson,
Seattle; first vice-president, J. E. Ferguson, Wenatchee; sec-
ond vice-president, B. W. Copeland, Spokane, Wash.; vice-
presidents, Alexander Pantages, Fred Mercy, Eugene Levy,
.■\. C. Anderson, A. W. Eiler, Harry Chanler; secretary and
treasurer, James Q. Clemmer, Seattle; assistant secretary,
E. J. Fisher, Seattle; executive committee, Eugene Levy,
Seattle, chairman; H. E. Kennedy and E. J. Fisher, Seattle;
George H. Reizner, Raymond; William Southern, Belling-
ham; legislative committee, H. E. Kennedy, chairman; E.
H. Smith. Seattle; E. A. Zabel, Olympia; H. T. Moore,
Tacoma; Herman J. Brown, North Yakima; entertainment
committee, J. Rantz, chairman, Bremerton; W. Smythe,
Seattle; M. Ring, Seattle; J. V. Lynn, Everett; L. Vegalis,
Seattle; O. H. Allen, Seattle. Constitution and by-laws,
Eugene Levy, E. H. Smith and H. E. Kennedy, all of Seattle.
JAMES AUBREY SIGNS LONG TERM CONTRACT.
James .\ubrey, the original "Heinie". of "Heinie and Louie"
comedy fame, has recently signed a long term contract to
continue playing Heinie in the above mentioned comedies,
with the Mittenthal Film Co., Inc. At a recent beefsteak
dinner given by the Pathe Club, Mr. .\ubrey was introduced
to Charles Pathe, who would not believe Mr. Aubrey was
Heinie. He could not be convinced and finally asked Mr.
Aubrey to prove it by giving a specimen of his work. Mr.
.\ubrey at once opened fire with his inimitable facial ex-
pressions, dislocations of the nose, dislocations of the eye-
brows, etc. Mr. Pathe, clapping him on the back, said:
"Your face is your fortune."
V-L-S-E-INC. EASTERN MANAGERS.
Prom left to right: Bottom Row— J. S, Hebrew, Geo. Balsdon. W. W. Irwin. A. W. Gnff. C I,. Masters. Serond Row— J. C. Moyer, R. S.
Clarke, H. Mowery, J. N. Crlckson, A. I. Seigel, T. M. Butler, F. B. Hartich, V. M. Shapiro. Third Row— D. F. Hennan, F. B. Spurrier, S. P.
Farber, F. A. Grady, Geo. Bal.sdon, Jr., L. J. Bamberger.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
785
f
New Equitable Schedule
Later Productions Call for a Rearrangement of Releases —
Good Subjects Announced.
THE newly-arranged schedule of releases of the Equitable
Motion Pictures Corporation calls for the strongest
consecutive list of features yet put out by that con-
cern. The new arrangement of releases was prompted by
the finished pictures now on the shelf and those almost
completed being of such divergent nature and widely differ-
ing plots that a readjustment of releases made for the better-
ment of the program in its entirety and as units.
"Behind Closed Doors," in which Marie Empress debuts
on the Equitable program, and which was to have been
released December 10, will be the regular release for Janu-
ary 31. Following "Behind Closed Doors" will come Alice
Brady in "The Woman in 47," a most extraordinary story
of virile dramatic intent, in which Miss Brady is seen in a
role entirely dissimilar to that portrayed by Miss Empress
and yet is as sustaining in interest and suspense as it is
possible to make a dramatic tale. "The Woman in 47" will
be seen on the regular Equitable program February 7.
Roy L. McCardell's first contribution to the Equitable
story stafif will be noted in "The Question," which comes
to the screen via Equitable on February 14 and which
affords Marguerite Leslie her first opportunity in the silent
drama field. Miss Leslie, formerly leading woman for Sir
Henry Irving, Herbert Tree and other famous actors, will
portray the role of the woman, undecided between a baby
and her dog, chooses the latter. "The Question" is greatly
different in every form from either "Behind Closed Doors,"
"The Woman in 47" or "The Clarion," which is the release
for February 21 and which will see Carlyle Blackwell in his
first Equitable picture.
"The Clarion" is based on Samuel Hopkins Adams' great
journalistic tirade against patent medicines, which occupied
the columns of important daily papers for several years and
which was instrumental in the introduction of Dr. Wiley's
pure food and drugs act. Mary Boland, formerly co-starred
with John Drew in many of his biggest stage successes, will
become Equitabilized February 28 in the Triumph Film Cor-
poration's production of "Three Pairs of Shoes," in which
she will be supported by an exceptional cast of well-known
stage and screen players.
"Three Pairs of Shoes" is again entirely different from
any of the aforementioned productions and fits into the
program well as a fanciful story with dramatic and novelty
situations.
Frank Sheridan, Arthur Ashley and a cast of noted artists
follows on March 6 in "The Struggle" which is now being
produced by John Ince and in which sensational climaxes
run rampant. On March 13 Gail Kane, the leading Equitable
star, will make her second appearance on the program in
a novel, tense and picturesque production, "Her God," which
is unlike anything heretofore screened by Equitable or any
other concern and which gives talented Miss Kane unusual
opportunities to display her varied histrionic abilities.
"Passers-By," C. Haddon Chambers' powerful story, comes
on the program March 20 with the star who originated the
leading role in the stage production back in the part.
"Passers-By" represents the first work for the screen of a
writer of the importance of Mr. Chambers. Bruce McRae
has replaced Emmett Corrigan in "The Chain Invisible,"
which will be seen March 27 and which will be Frank Powell's
first contribution to Equitable. Contrary to previous re-
ports, Irving Cummings will not be co-featured in support
of Jane Grey in "Man and His Angel," it having been de-
cided to place Henri Bergman in the role.
SALES MANUAL AIDS EXHIBITORS.
R. W. MacFarland, of the Lubin Company, is preparing a
series of beautifully colored sales manuals for each of the
productions of that company, released through the V-L-S-E.
These are printed on a highly coated paper, and reproduce in
the exact colors, the posters which are available for each
production. The illustrations include those of a half sheet,
one sheet, three sheet, six sheet and twenty-four sheet. In
addition, the sales manual contains a synopsis of the story
with the cast, and the complete list of advertising, which may
be obtained on the production.
In each of these manuals there is also enclosed 9x12 pub-
licity folders, indexed for quick reference, and containing
reproductions of half tones which the exhibitor can use in his
press matter. In other words, the sales manuals give the
exhibitor all the information necessary to the proper selec-
tion and exploitation of a film.
Vitagraph Increases Facilities
Will Build New Studio at Flatbush— Many New Ideas Will
Be Incorporated.
IN KEEPING with the new policy about to be announced
by the Vitagraph Company, plans are under foot to con-
struct a new type of studio on one of the plots owned
by the Vitagraph Company in Flatbush, New York. Con-
struction engineers have been at work on these plans and
within a short while ground will be broken for the new
studio, directly behind the present plant. The new studio
will approximate ISO by 200 feet, and it is planned to lay
out this proposition in such a way that will enable at least
ten directors to work at the same time.
A modern and unique lighting system will be installed,
and from present indications it looks as though many revo-
lutionary effects in this branch of the industry will be em-
bodied in this system. The plans as outlined make provi-
sion for the rapid installation of sets, and it is intimated
that a new method of scenic effects will be utilized by this
company.
One of the most radical changes in studio construction
is the fact that the new studios will contain ten separate and
distinct studios. In other words, it is planned by the Vita-
graph Company to have a bedroom, living-room, drawing-
room, kitchen, bathroom, and in fact every style room, all
on one floor of this studio. The partitions will be solid
construction and each room will represent the ideal of its
type.
One point of particular interest is the fact that the sets
will be arranged in such a way as to give particularly long
throws.
The structure will be modern steel and concrete, and par-
ticular attention has been paid to the ventilating and head-
ing appliances.
James Young Goes to Lasky
Director of Vitagraph and World Film, Accompanied by
Assistant and Cameraman, on Way to Coast.
JAMES YOUNG, one of the best known directors in the
motion picture industry, started on Wednesday from
New York for the studios of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature
Play Cornpany at Hollywood, Cal. In the party besides Mr.
Young will be his assistant director, Edward Hollywood, and
Mrs. Hollywood; head cameraman, E. C. Corwin, Mrs. Cor-
win and their child, and Mr. Young's servants.
One of Mr. Young's chief claims to fame has been by rea-
son of the series of brilliant productions he has made in
recent years in which his wife. Clara Kimball Young, has
appeared as the star. Mr. and Mrs. Young were prominent
in the Vitagraph studios for five years. He produced many
one and two-reel subjects for this company, including the
ever successful "My Official Wife" and "Goodness Gracious,"
the burlesque photoplay which was on the opening program
of the Vitagraph theater. New York, and which attracted
widespread attention, as it was the first successful use of
the burlesque and satiric strain in motion pictures.
The unusual success that has come to Clara Kimball Young
has been attributed in no small degree to Mr. Young's abili-
ties as a director. "Hearts in Exile" is one of their col-
laborated efforts. Among other popular features he has pro-
duced are "Lola," "The Deep Purple," "Marrying Money,"
"Little Miss Brown," "Over-Night," "The Heart of the Blue
Ridge" and others. Mr. Young prepared all of these for their
photodraniatic versions.
By reason of Mr. Young's experience both as writer and
director, it is expected that he will be a valuable addition to
the staff of Lasky directors, which includes Cecil B. De
Mille, director general; William C. De Mille, Frank Reicher,
George Melford, Paul Dickey and others.
ALICE BRADY BUSY WITH PICTURES.
Miss Alice Brady has been obliged to decline an advan-
tageous offer from George M. Cohan to play the leading
feminine part in his new review to be produced shortly at
the Astor theater. Miss Brady's time for the past ten
months has been constantly occupied in moving picture
work, and her contracts in this field will have no cessation
until late in the spring, when she will resume acting upon
the speaking stage as the featured player in a new comedy
to be shown in one of the Shubert theaters. She left re-
cently for North Carolina to appear in the opening scenes
of a new motion picture drama, having just finished the
screen version of Compton Mackenzie's widely-read novel,
"Carnival," which in its photoplay form is called "Tlu- Ballet
Girl."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Schools Again
Leading Film Man Calls Attention to Another Phase of
This Swindling Game — A New Bait.
By Epes Winthrop Sargent.
RECENTLY an article on schools of acting was printed
in these columns and attracted wide-spread attention.
It is evident that the schools are widely established,
for from all parts of the country came stories of the local
ventures. There must be hundreds of these traveling "pro-
fessors," moving about the country and getting the cream
of the business before they pass along.
Still more wide-spread is the reach of the correspondence
schools. One of these is run from Chicago by a forrner
photoplay actor, and there are several others; all making
their appeal to the credulous, for it is absurd to suppose that
any person really imagines that acting, either for the screen
or the stage can be taught by mail. One "course" issued by
a firm in one of the smaller cities consists of a series of
pictures "registering" the various emotions. The would-be
actor is told to practice the reproduction of these emotions
in front of a mirror until perfection is reached, when he can
get a diploma and go out and push Francis Bushman out
of his job.
William Wright, of the Kalem company, calls attention
to another school in a letter in which he says:
Herewith find letter, applying for a position. This
is a sample of thousands we have received in the
last several months, indicating that some particular
school is reaping an enormous harvest. Each of
these letters begins the same:
"I have made a very special and careful study of
film acting."
We have received such communications from all
over the United States. Several times the writer
has been inclined to send you one of the letters, but
passed it up. However, here it is.
The letter, it should be understood, is the buffer that
stands between the school and the Post Office Inspectors
over the line "We show you, how to get a position when pro-
ficient." The student does not stop to ask what this showing
consists of. He takes it for granted that he will be fully
instructed so that he can obtain work. It sounds almost
like a guarantee that he will be given employment when the
course is completed, but the showing consists of a form let-
ter that is to be copied and sent to a list of studio addresses
If someone says "yes" then the applicant has a position
just as Mclntyre and Heath might have had the roast be;f
in their vaudeville act.
Evidently this "actor" did not fully follow the form, but
sought to improve upon it, for his letter runs:
I have made a verry Special and Careful studdy
of film acting and I Should like to have an oppor-
tunity of joining some of your extras at your Studio
I am not afraid of hard work and I feel that I have
enough talent and enough knowledge of the buisness
to insure your Consideration I know that you are
well filled with applications but I am sure that if
you will give me a trial you will find a place for me
among your regular extras I am willing to work and
capable of working I enclose a Self addressed and
Stamped envelope and ask that I may kindly receive
a reply.
The letter is written from an Ohio town. Presumbaly he
supposed that the Kalem company will make it worth hi^
while to come to New York on his mere assurance that he
will be found worthy of a place among the "regular extras."
His lack of education shows in his handwriting, his spelling
and his punctation, or rather a lack of it, for there is not a
single punctation mark in the entire communication, which
covers two sheets torn from a pad.
Presumably the same lack of education showed in his cor-
respondence with the school, but they did not care. They
were out for money and if some foolish boy or girl half
starves to get the money for the course, they find that the
money is just as spendable as that which comes from their
more affluent pupils.
There was developed another scheme not long ago. An-
swering an advertisement in a daily paper for actors, the
applicant was told to come to a Staten Island address.
There it was explained to him that the advertiser was not in
need of assistance, but that, from the desire to help others,
he had inserted the advertisement. Directors, he was told,
will not employ players until they know how to act. This
advertiser was willing to make a hundred foot film of the
applicant, showing him registering the various emotions.
Armed with this can of film he could lay siege to the direc-
tors, who would at once take him into the projection room,
have the film run off and presumably hire him on the spot.
The cost was a dollar a foot. Here it seemed that the ad-
vertiser was willing to give something for the money, though
ten dollars would amply cover the cost of the sort of film
that would be made.
With New York studios crowded with actors willing to
work for a starvation wage and with hundreds out of em-
ployment in Los Angeles, with these facts advertised in the
trade press, it seems strange that the schools should have
so many pupils, but it is always the same. Each applicant
is certain that he is more clever than the rest and if he
(or she) only had a chance they would at once advance to
stellar honors.
It is bad enough to suppose that acting can be taught in a
few lessons, but there is no use trying to argue with people
who believe that they can become Chaplins or Pickfords
merely through making faces at a looking glass. It may
seem to be useless, but it would be a fine thing if the
Motion Picture Board of Trade should enlist the aid of the
daily press in educating the public as to these swindles,
for swindles they are and nothing else.
Kate Davis Again at Large
Censorship Agitator Is on the War Path — Secures Publica-
tion of Fake Reports in Daily Press.
ABOUT two years ago a woman of the short-haired type,
hailing from Wilkesbarre, Pa., named Kate Davis, at-
tempted to organize censorship leagues among the
women in a number of large cities. At that time she suc-
ceeded in stirring up considerable trouble for exhibitors.
For a time her activities were cut short by some personal
difficulties which she got into in her home town. But she
is again abroad, working the old game in a new way. Her
plan is to call a meeting of exhibitors under some pretense
or other and then secure the publication of the alleged pro-
ceedings in the local press. She was first heard from in
Cleveland, where, without even attending the meeting, she
induced the daily papers to print many misleading state-
ments of what she said occurred there.
The latest story of her activities comes from Philadelphia.
The Moving Picture World correspondent sent in the fol-
lowing story of the affair:
"The story published in many of the leading newspapers
of Philadelphia during the past week to the effect that Miss
Kate Davis, head of the People's Aid Association, had read
a paper before some seventy-five of the leading exhibitors at
the headquarters of the Philadelphia Exhibitors' League, 1339
Vine street, in wliich address she described the moving
pictures being exhibited in some 1.000,000 theaters scattered
throughout the United States, as an insult to human intelli-
gence, horrible, demoralizing and lurid, was purely a hoax,
and assuch should have received little attention from intelli-
gent citizens.
"The truth of the matter was that Miss Davis did call at
the headquarters of the league, that she did not make any
such an address before an audience and that she was hand
in hand in sympathy with the exhibitors. When she paid
her respects to the exhibitors of Philadelphia there were only
three or four gentlemen in attendance and she introduced
herself and explained her motives, declaring that she was on
her way to New York to visit the Motion Picture Board of
Trade.
"How this story could have been published in responsible
newspapers without having been verified is hard to explain,
but the fact remains that it did appear and that it was read
by thousands and thousands of Philadelphia's moving picture
enthusiasts who were of necessity somewhat impressed with
its contents. It would seem befitting that someone, some-
how, forced one paper who gave the story a headline and in
which paper possibly forty moving picture theaters advertise,
to print a retraction. If the moving picture industry, like
any other industry or trade, is to be respected by the press
and by the public at large, it will come about through their
own energies along that line and not through a general
coincidence of affairs. It is distressing to think that Phila-
delphia moving picture men would let anything like that
be put over without registering a comeback. To think that
the story said that the talk was given before seventy-five
local exhibitors, when truly there were but two present when
Miss Davis called."
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
787
California Changes Marketing Policy
Alex Beyfuss, General Manager of San Francisco Concern,
Announces Shift to State Rights Plan.
THE California Motion Picture Corporation will in the
future release its subjects on the state rights basis.
This was the announcement during the week of Alex
E. Beyfuss, vice-president and general manager of the com-
pany. Mr. Beyfuss has been in New York for the past two
months, and in that time he has done much investigating of
conditions. He has interviewed many men and has carefully
weighed what they have told him. He has reached the con-
clusion that the marketing of the productions of his com-
pany can be accomplished to the best advantage of all con-
cerned by avoiding the restrictions imposed by the program
method. He believes the present is the psychological time
to return to the system that in the past yielded good results.
The first subject to be placed before the independent buy-
ers will be "The Unwritten Law." the script of which was
written by Captain Leslie Peacocke and which featured in
the leading role Beatriz Michelena. the successful player who
has been at the head of the cast in every picture produced
by the California in its two years of existence. This pro-
duction has already been privately shown in New York. For
the privilege of purchase outright several alluring offers have
been made. On the other hand, there have been so many
applications for state rights that Mr. Beyfuss has determined
that allotment by territories is the best plan. His decision
has been ratified by the officers of his company.
"We have no quarrel with the program distributors," de-
clared Mr. Beyfuss. "We believe that the average feature
should be released through the program company. The ex-
ceptional feature, however, will earn more money for both
exhibitor and manufacturer if it is handled by a state rights
buyer w-ho gives his entire attention not only to the selling,
advertising and proper presentation, but who is not limited
to a fi.xed program price. For instance, in San Francisco
a certain theater offered us $1,500 for the first week's show-
ing of one of our features, but because another house had
contracted for the program we were releasing on we received
only $500 for the same showing. Our prestige was not
helped any by being in the "second" theater. On the other
hand, the contract rate of our releasing company in certain
smaller towns in the South was $25 per day, which was
more than the drawing power of the picture in that territory
warranted. This kept exhibitors from booking the picture.
Whereas we might have received $15 per day, we did not
get anything in the South. We lost money on the coast
by the price being too low and in the South by the price
being too high.
"The directors of the California Motion Picture Corpora-
tion are firmly convinced that the demand is for quality
pictures; hence they will only release six pictures this year;
but these six pictures must be better than program or they
will not be released. Better than program quality — that
slogan sounds good, doesn't it? Henceforth we will adopt
it. We have not only the good intentions but the finances
and the organization to carry this policy out.
"The California Motion Picture Corporation is now free
to adopt this most unusual policy because it is not hampered
by any set release dates or by contract with any program
company. This policy is of especial interest to state rights
buyers because it assures them not only of a great film
dramatization with Beatriz Michelena in 'The LInwritten
Law' but five other equally great pictures during 1916.
"As we have had considerable experience with program
companies, we know how hard the struggle for existence
is at this time. We are confident that those whose purse
is long enough to withstand the strain of competition and
constant improvement and who keep up with the procession
will make a great deal of money in the end, because weak
manufacturers who must sell one picture at any price to
start making another one will not be in business ultimately.
Then there will be fair profits and pleasanter business methods
for the survivors.
"Many film executives will probably take issue with me,
but I have heard that one of the directors of an important
concern admitted they lost $50,000 by releasing an excep-
tional feature to strengthen their regular program. In that
case a real big picture suffered by having weak pictures tied
to its tail. Despite the sacrifice made by this film concern,
it is doubtful whether the exhibitor really benefited, because
the average exchange manager in any organization is almost
sure to force the exhibitor to book two or three weak pic-
tures at a higher price than they are really worth to get
this one exceptional picture. A number of film companies
are talking the open booking policy, but their managers out
in the country, who must collect as many dollars as pos-
sible, are certain to carry on their methods of having the
e.xhibitor take a few weak productions with every strong
one.
"The California Motion Picture Corporation is composed
of hard-headed and successful business men. They feel they
have overcome the great theatrical hoodoo of 'chance and
temperament.' We do not Ijelieve that this is a question
of luck in producing better than program features. If a
concern has the organization and starts with a strong story
and a properly prepared scenario as the foundation, a di-
rector who uses common sense and he has capable assist-
ants in his camera and laboratory force, and supplied with
proper tools — namely, cast and players — then the production
will be successful nine times out of ten. Of course, it is
true some pictures may turn out somewhat superior to
others, some may appeal to the public stronger than others,
but we are positive that with us it is no longer a matter of
luck in producing good pictures. Beatriz Michelena in
'Salvation Nell' made money for exhibitors everywhere.
Every exhibitor who has seen 'The Unwritten Law' desires
to book it. See if we don't prove this contention true by
making our next picture, 'The Woman Who Dared,' on
which we are now actively engaged, an equally good money-
maker for the exhibitor also."
Henri Bergman
HENRI BERGMAN, the dramatic character actor, who
recently completed the difficult role of the jealous
husband in '"the House of Tears," the Metro wonder-
play in which Emily Stevens is starred, occupies a field all
his own on both the speaking stage and on the screen. He
is a master delineator of strmic; draniatir rnlc«. and few can
compare with him in
the invaluable art of
pantomime.
Mr. Bergman has had
a long and varied ca-
reer on both the stage
and screen. He has had
the advantage of excel-
lent training with a
majority of the fore-
most stars of today.
He has appeared as
leading man in many
notable Broadway pro-
ductions, playing with
Henrietta Crosman, Vi-
ola Allen, Nat Good-
win, Stuart Robson,
William H. Crane and
other prominent artists.
He created the leading
heavy role in such
stage productions as
"The Price of Peace,"
"The Prodigal Son,"
"The Daughter of
Heaven." "Panthea,"
"The Henrietta," "The
Senator" and other suc-
cesses.
Since joining the
Rolfe forces, who produce exclusively for the Metro pro-
gram, Mr. Bergman has been seen in "The Right of Way"
and "One Million Dollars" with William Faversham, "An
Enemy to Society" with Hamilton Revelle and Lois Mere-
dith, and in his last feature with Miss Stevens. He will
appear again shortly in an early Metro release.
Henri Bergman.
THE DREWS MAKING "SWEET CHARITY."
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, the popular, refined fun-
makers of motion pictures, who recently signed a contract
to appear exclusively on the Metro program, have begun
work on their first feature which is called "Sweet Charity."
The comedy, which is one reel in length, was written by
Mr. Drew.
Besides writing the story, Mr. Drew is directing his own
feature, and, being the author, he did not neglect to give
himself a good part in the comedy, as he appears in thirty-
four of the thirty-five scenes. Mrs. Drew is also prominent
in the feature. Their second feature will probably be "The
Swooners." These features, which will be released on the
Metro program, will be known as the Metro-Drew comedies.
788
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week at New York's Best Motion Picture
Houses.
Dustin Famum at the Strand.
DUSTIN FARNUM is at the Strand theater this week
in "The Call of the Cumberlands," a photodramatic
version of Charles Neville Buck's famous book of the
same name, produced by the Pallas Pictures Company on
the Paramount program.
The story deals with a feud war in the South, and Mr.
Farnum has the part of a Southern artist who comes to
New York and falls under the spell of a beautiful Northern
woman, but returns to his old home and the sweetheart of
his youth.
The Strand Topical Review, the latest fashions, travel and
educational pictures, and a new comedy are also on the
program. Grace Hoffman and Bruce VVeyman are the new
vocal soloists.
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
The second week of the new policy instituted bj- Samuel
L. Rothapfel at the Knickerbocker theater included a film
version of a Mary Roberts Rinehart story called "Acquitted,"
with Wilfred Lucas as the featured player. The comedy
companion of this dramatic piece was "Perils in the Park,"
with a typical Keystone cast. Beginning Thursday, these
features were succeeded by Orrin Johnson in a screen
adaptation of "The Three Musketeers," which Thomas H.
Ince has named "D'Artagnan." and another Sennett farce,
"A Movie Star." For his musical programme Mr. Rothapfel
engaged Alfred de Manby, Alys Baldwin and Thornton D.
Urquhart. New and authentic news pictorials were shown
and the first of a series of "Seeing America First" views
were also presented.
Blanche Sweet at the Broadway.
The Jesse L. Lasky Company are presenting Blanche
Sweet in "The Ragamuffin," by William C. DeMille, at the
Broadway theater. Miss Sweet has a unique role, and the
drama contains many beautiful and interesting scenes. Since
her first appearance in photoplays Miss Sweet by her
dramatic instinct and charming personality, has become a
prominent star in the photodramatic firmament. Wm. C.
DeMille, who wrote "The Ragamuffin," is one of America's
leading playwrights, and the author of "The Woman," "The
Warrens of Virginia," "Strongheart," and many other suc-
cessful spoken dramas. The usual special features com-
plete the program.
Pauline Frederick in Dual Roles.
Pauline Frederick plays her first dual role since becoming
a photoplay star, in the Famous Players-Paramount picture,
"The Spider," which is scheduled for release on January
27. Although Miss Frederick appears in two characteriza-
tions, this is not a double exposure production, as the story
is so constructed that the two characters are never brought
face to face at any time. By clever cutting, the director,
Robert G. Vignola, makes the women see each other with-
out actually meeting.
Famous Players Four Weeks at Strand.
A new Broadway mark was established by the Famous
Players Film Co. during the last month when four of that
concern's features were shown in succession at the Strand
theater in New York. These four productions were "Lydia
Gilmore,". "The Foundling," "Mice and Men," and "My
Lady Incog," in which Pauline Frederick, Mary Pickford,
Marguerite Clark and Hazel Dawn were respectively starred.
Though this company, as well as other producers, have
had simultaneous exhibitions of two features on Broadway
at different theaters, this is the first instance in which the
foremost motion picture house in the country has been
devoted to the productions of any one concern for an entire
month.
Thomas Santschi
t^TM TOO BUSY to be interviewed," said Thomas
I Santschi, the Selig star, when accosted the other day.
And Tom Sautschi is too busy to be interviewed at that!
It has been four or five years now since Tom Santschi has
left the Selig studios for a vacation of any duration. He
has been busy directing Selig photoplays and enacting those
leading character roles that have endeared him to the photo-
play public. Thomas
Santschi's ne.xt appear-
ance promises to be in
"The Crisis," a spec-
tacular drama to be
filmed by the Selig
Company from Win-
ston Churchill's great
novel of ante-bellum
days. Director Colin
Campbell expects to
accompany Santschi,
Bessie Eyton, Wheeler
Oakman, Eugenie Bes-
serer and other Selig
stars from Los Angeles
to Chicago within the
next six weeks, where
preparations for the
filming of "The Crisis"
will be completed under
the direct supervision
of William N. Selig.
Tom Santschi has
never worked for any
motion picture manu-
facturing company oth-
er than the Selig Polyscope Company. He spent some time
with stock companies before beginning work for the Selig
Company and has a thorough knowledge of the art of act-
ing. He has appeared in many unusually excellent pro-
ductions under the Diamond S trademark, including "The
Spoilers," "Orders," etc. He is known as the "silent man"
of filmland. He is an athlete and an unerring marksman.
Thomas Santschi.
GAUMONT PLAYERS MARRY.
Without notifying even their most intimate friends, Miss
Kathleen Butler and Henry W. Pemberton were quietly
married at Jacksonville, Saturday, January 8. News of the
marriage came as a complete surprise to the friends of the
couple at the Gaumont winter studio where both have been
engaged in screen work. W. J. Butler, the bride's father,
had only arrived a few days previous from the Pacific coast.
Flickers
THE friends of Charles P. Stewart will be very glad to
know that he can be found every day at the Triangle
theater. New York. Mr. Stewart is assistant to S.
L. Rothapfel in the management of the new theater, and
owing to his past experience and genial personality, looks
to be the proper man in the proper place.
* * *
\\'ith his hat at the proper angle and his general appear-
ance showing that time and money had been spent in social
"make-up." a tall, good looking young man has appeared
amongst us. He just got oflf the train from the West Coast
and he is billed around town as one of the greatest leading
men in filmdom. Harold Lockwood has resigned from the
American Film Company to accept a very good offer from
Metro.
* • *
Charles CalehufT, Philadelphia's moving picture country
gentleman, agrees that winter farming is not what it is
cracked up to be, and is comfortably housed in the city till
the heavy weather lets up.
* * *
They always come back. After a continued silence of
over a year Sam Van Ronkle, president of the American
Slide & Poster Company of Chicago, has come back more
noisy than ever and is taking advantage of our nineteen
thousand circulation to spread the noise over the country.
* * *
George Spink, Lubin's new publicity manager, is in town.
* * *
With a home in the country, a flock of automobiles and
more than a dozen people at a week-end party, Billie Huff-
man demonstrated his ability at playing host for forty-eight
hours. The demonstration was a success. Probably I should
have called the gentleman Mr. William H. Huffman, for
being president of the Standard Engraving Company prob-
ably deserves distinction. Hey, Eddie!
* « *
Charlie Yer Halen promised to let us in on the secret as
to who the mysterious person is, but is hasn't come yet.
MAC.
February 5, 1916
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Spokes From the Hub
By Marion Howard.
THANKS to the courtesy of Stanley Sumner, I paid my
first visit to our new Fenway theater — a gem in every
way, and strongly suggestive of the Strand in New
York City. An air of hospitality prevails on entering when
we were greeted by the comely matron, Mme. Le Favre, who
has a corps of blue-uniformed girl ushers well trained and
noiseless. Conscience troubled me for having so long neg-
lected'to see this dainty but commodious playhouse. Though
supposedly a Triangle house, the bill was made up of that
great success, "A Price for Folly," with the inimitable Edith
Storey and Antonio Moreno; a dear little Thanhouser reel,
called "The Fisherwoman," featuring Inda Palmer, H. E.
Herbert and Geraldine O'Brien, and "The Secret Wire" with
Harold Lockwood and May Allison, to say nothing of a splen-
did orchestra, a good vocalist and several Hearst-Vitagraph
pictures presented under the title of "The Fenway Reviews."
Alfred de Manby also sang and we heard him for the last
time here as he left town for duty at the Knickerbocker
under Mr. Rothapfel. The Fenway is attracting the best of
the Back Bay (home of the "400"). The auditorium is on
the street level and there is a spacious promenade upstairs
with a circular balcony all done in soft red. The orchestra
is so placed as not to interfere with one's view of the screen.
■The Hub is "de-lighted" with its new baby. Films are
changed twice a week.
* * *
The Exeter is also giving us extra good films, and I went
over the other night to again see Farrar in "The Tempta-
tion," which I saw at the Broadway. Scores of the opera-
going set were there to admire the singer's pantomime work.
This is a film to see more than once, the second time to
watch the artistic work of de Cordova with his violin. He
clearly shows his familiarity with that instrument and innate
love of music. Again we see a good bit of work at the hands
of Sessue Hayakawa, the cleverest Japanese actor here and
a big hit in "The Cheat."
* * *
A Sunday night reel, "Brought Home," was a little gem,
an Essanay offering featuring Ruth Stonehouse and Richard
Travers. But why that title when you see the picture story
telling of the temptation of the hero to commit suicide and
the prevention by his friend who is made to say, "It is folly
to take one's life because of losing a woman's love when
there are others and there is nothing in the world that love
cannot cure"? All very pretty; and he leads him out into
the light of day for an auto ride. While spinning along, they
accidentally run down a young girl who is a foundling and
who has a live kitten in her arms. They take the girl to
the bachelor apartment of the would-be suicide, who now
finds something in life to occupy his attention, time and
money, for he is very wealthy. Of course you know how
it ends, but it is a pretty and consistent story, worth while.
My idea of the title is "Found — By Accident." He did not
"bring" her home but took or carried her there. It was
the accident that changed the current of his life and made
him find himself.
* * *
The Famous Players star. Hazel Dawn, appeared on the
Paramount program at the Park in "My Lady Incog" and
brought out a somewhat new plot. Sidney Olcott as director
showed his skill on all sides, especially in the interiors.
"Mice and Men" with dainty Marguerite Clark rounded out
a most enjoyable afternoon. Score one for Manager Soriero
who took up my suggestion on that "silencer" slide and who
tells me that it has made a hit. I was glad to bring
home that Broadway idea, which might be copied to advan-
tage in many of the picture houses hereabouts. It might be
strengthened to include sundry other nuisances inflicted on us.
* * *
Miss Alice H. Grady, private secretary to Louis Brandeis,
has written the scenario of a picture play based upon savings
bank insurance. In the cast are former Governor Walsh, _a
friend of the moving pictures. Mr. Brandeis and other promi-
nent men, also well-known women. Miss Grady caught her
idea when the popular ex-governor was offered a salary of
$15,000 for a short engagement in a feature film, but which
he had to decline. He is now en route south and then goes
to the Orient for a needed vacation. I understand that the
little play has been rehearsed.
« * *
Wish I could enthuse over the film version of "The Fourth
Estate," but frankness forbids.' The speaking version, so
well recalled, was well nigh perfect, especially the newspaper
office scenes, and the romance of it not too much in evi-
dence. Charles Waldron has done nothing better than in
this leading role which he created for the real play now
distorted for the Fox producers, who must inject immorality
— in this case a big dose of it for the judge; by the way, "Al"
Hickman did the part well, and certainly had a "bad eye."
Sam Ryan, too, the dapper Hibernian of the films, made a
good confederate for Bertlemy. We were taken into the
depth of a Chicago newspaper office and shown the modus
operandi of the making of the matrix, which was "clear as
mud" to most of the auditors and had no bearing on the
plot. However, the play is a live one and gave Clifford Bruce
a fine opportunity to illustrate the man with a clean mind.
This was a redeeming feature. Ruth Blair and Aline Bart-
lett deserve a line for not overdoing their parts in resisting
the amorous Judge, who could never hold down a job in
any city with his tendencies so notoriously conspicuous.
* • *
The Hub has another theater, Loew's Orpheum, which
opened with a flourish of trumpets and many guests. It is
a vaudeville house, but a feature on opening night was the
four-reel Metro picture, "The House of Tears," featuring
Emily Stevens. It is by all odds one of the strongest stories
ever filmed and I look to see it billed at leading picture
houses everywhere. In the press accounts of that first night
scant mention was made of it — more's the pity!
* * *
"Madame X" was the pet Gold Rooster offering at the
Boston theater recently and drew many admirers of Dorothy
Donnelly, a local favorite. I for one enjoyed the presenta-
tion quite as well as the spoken play, always excepting Wil-
liam Elliott's great plea at the bar of justice. No one has
quite put that over as he did, and my one regret was that
he could not have been induced- to take the film part. An-
other thing we liked was the scene leading up to the mar-
riage to Floriet and the wedding. We find ourselves making
more excuses for her early indiscretion, in that we see the
cold-bloodedness in the man and the craving for affection
in the mother of his child. There were some inconsistencies,
like doubling up of the antics of the two conspirators. It
was no place for cheap comedy work. However, it is a virile
play, bound to be a winner everywhere; and Miss Donnelly
films well. Another Pathe offering that evening was "The
King's Game," capitally done, the atmosphere well preserved,
thanks to the artistic taste of Arnold Daly, who staged it.
Comedy was skillfully injected by George Probert, and the
kiddies were immense. Directors, put children into your
reels whenever possible for they are sure to make good and
add such a touch of nature.
Talk about atmosphere, "Vanity Fair" is full of it, and
we find Mrs. Fiske immortalized on the screen in one of
her best characters — Becky Sharp, that remarkable creation
of Thackeray. This reminds me to mention the wonderful
likeness to the great author as impersonated by Harold
Hubert, whose name did not appear on the program. The
play was put on for two weeks at Tremont Temple, a place
of worship on Sundays by the Baptists. The audience was
notable in quality, more of the old conservative set — "the
Chippendales" — than seen anywhere for years. Then, too,
so many of the scenes were laid in our own Louisburg
Square, so like "Ole Lunnon." This is one treasure spot
on Beacon Hill not yet invaded by trade or boarding house
keepers. Families are there whose forbears first saw the
light of day in those surroundings, so the interiors were a
delight to the eye and needed no changes to produce the
effect suited to the play. Somehow I did not miss the spoken
lines, as Mrs. Fiske's by-play and expression conveyed the
idea perfectly. "Vanity Fair" as a book lends itself readily
to the screen when skillfully staged as in the Edison master-
piece now gone forth to delight millions and to set quite a
pace.
* * *
"Excuse Me," one of the funniest farces ever, has been
successfully filmed by the Pathe people, who were fortunate
in securing George F. Marion and so many of the original
cast. We had an hour of solid fun at the Boston theater
while thousands enjoyed it equally at the new Fenway theater
early last week. It is refreshing to have such good, clean
comedy without slapstick. Marion is certainly some porter
and the types were well drawn. All who have had experi-
ences in Pullman cars find here something more or less
reminiscent. On the same program at the Boston we had
"The Alster Case," which proved a genuine treat for those
who had not read the reviews or knew of the finale. _ It
certainly is one of the very best detective plays seen in a
long while, for not a hint is given as to the identity of the
reai criminal. John Cossar. Bryant Washburn and Ruth
Stonehouse made a dandy trio and are always so dependable.
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This ought to be a great seller for the "Big Four." Pathe
gave us some colored fashions, evidently posed by models, so
self-conscious are they and mechanical. It was refreshing
therefore the other night to see Lillian Walker ("Dimples")
posing for the new fashions, for she was dainty and grace-
ful. Never will I forget her extremities in green stockings,
as viewed on the opening of the film of that name in New
York at the Vitagraph theater. I am telling all my friends
(especially male ones) not to miss that unique unnamed
title, a clever stroke on the part of someone.
.* * ♦
On the Lasky-Paramount program we had a genuine treai
in "The Golden Chance" with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace
Reid, most ably supported by such finished artists as Edythe
Chapman, Ernest Joy, Horace Carpenter and Raymond Hat-
ton who is ever reliable. A feature was the setting — all
indoor — and the gripping situations, never overdone. Hub
society folks who saw it sat up for a moment to look again
and again at Edythe Chapman who in this play bears so
close a resemblance in face, carriage and by-play to our
leading society editor, Mrs. C. H. Washburn, known widely
in New York and on the other side. Mrs. Washburn, until
recently, conducted the ablest society page anywhere and
is absolute authority on matters concerning the "400," hav-
ing been engaged many years in giving the public the cream
of real society news. She is also a friend of moving pic-
tures— the best.
* * *
We are getting into the heart of the "Strange Case of
Mary Page," running in serial form at the Fenway theater
and compelling attendance as well as interest. Henry Wal-
thall and Edna Mayo make a good pair and are well
supported.
* * *
The Hub congratulates Fannie Ward, the Lasky star, on
her recent marriage to "Jack" Dean with whom she has
played several seasons. VVhen she first appeared here after
resuming her stage career. Dean was the only American
player in her company. At that time she was the wife of
Joe Lewis. She has a lovely young daughter, a perfect
replica of herself. Fannie Ward first appeared at the age
of sixteen with "Harry" Dixey in "Adonis," then went abroad
with the company, met Mr. Lewis and retired temporarily
from the stage. In "The Cheat" she has given to the films
a performance which elevates that play high up on the ladder
of topnotchers.
* * *
Hub film fans are glad to note the acquisition of Katherine
Grey, erstwhile wife of John (formerly "Jack") Mason. You
may be sure she will make good as ever in the spoken drama.
I wish they would film her in an early success, Cyrano de
Bergerac, for there are plenty of men who can play the
title role, men, for instance, like H. Cooper Clifte who has
made a big hit in "The Parisian Romance," seen here last
week, produced by Fox. He was most realistic, and the
elegant roue to his finger tips. In some ways he was, in
my opinion, far ahead of Mansfield whose mannerisms did
not appeal to all of us theatergoers. Fox has given us an
admirable film version but "rubs it in" a bit on the naughty
side. Dorothy Green was e.xcellent as Rosa and the pho-
tography was great.
* * »
I was privileged to see Constance Collier in "The Tongues
of Men" and congratulate the Morosco Company on secur-
ing such a capable actress to play Jane Bartlett. This play
stands high on the Paramount program. You all know its
story, but I wonder if you realize the neat little lesson it
unconsciously conveys in its strain of narrowmindedness
and petty prejudice, which too often rules the pulpit. Forrest
Stanley had a good part, in that it disclosed his slow con-
version from priggishness to the tolerant view of life through
personal contact with the woman he had condemned publicly.
It was good to see him take "back water" and make amends.
The photography was especially well done, all through, and
isn't Miss Collier fascinating without a particle of self-con-
sciousness which spoils otherwise good work in so many
players?
* * *
Thanks to Mrs. Marcellus Ayer, of the Exeter, for giving
her public that distinct novelty, "Inbad, the Sailor," a de-
licious little fairytale, done in silhouette and most artistically.
I wonder how they managed the trip skyward of the hero
and his man on that rug! Some stunt!
On the same program was a neat little Thanhouser com-
edy. "T'^e Conductors," well done, especially by the "Classy
Companion" with Sandow muscles. The operation of the
trolley car was natural, and there was no horse-play to mar
the feature. Then we had Houdini in one of his tfirillihg
stunts, quite edifying to those who have never seen him
in the flesh.
* * *
Gustave Frohman, inspired by his ideas, which are bound
to be adopted (as they are now respected), is to establish
a clearing house for Al films, chiefly educational, but not
necessarily high brow. He has opened headquarters on Win-
chester street near the home of the World Film and around
the corner from the V-L-S-E, Famous Players and other
exchanges. The building is new, unique in all its details,
and well appointed. Will tell you more of it after the house-
warming. Mr. Frohman will be the guest of honor at the
Film Club Sunday evening, February 6.
Australian Notes
DURING the past month two Australian pictures have
been released. One was a topical drama, produced by
Australasian Films, Ltd., and was only of topical in-
terest. The other, produced by J. C. Williamson, was entitled
"For Australia," was a three-reel drama written round the
Sydney-Emden fight. It was a very good production.
* * *
Australasian Films, Ltd., announce that they have secured
the Australian rights to all the production of the Equitable
Company, and are showing the first one at the Crystal
Palace (the biggest show here) next week.
* * *
I notice in an American motion picture trade paper an
interview with a Mr. Higgins, "who has produced 40 plays
in Australia." Mr. Higgins has, to date, produced four
pictures, including one topical, two scenics, and one drama.
So it will be seen that there is a mistake somewhere. These
productions were only good from a photographic point of
view.
* * *
Film censorship has been established by the government
in New Zealand. The government will choose a board of
censors, who will see every picture, and it will be a penal
oflfense to exhibit any film that has been banned by the
board. A more refined censorship has also been established
in Melbourne. The Chief of Police has given instructions
that policemen are to visit every show each week and re-
port on the class of films shown.
"^ * * ♦
Several Melbourne picture theater proprietors have been
fined for showing pictures on Sunday.
« * *
Features shown in Sydney during the past month include
"Rags," with Mary Pickford; "The Crucible," "Up from the
Depths," a Mutual Masterpicture, and "The Great Ruby,"
a V-L-S-E production.
TOM. S. IMRIE.
Sydney, December IS, 1915.
EDISON PLAYERS GO TO FLORIDA.
A large Edison Company, under Director Richard Ridgely,
left New York Saturday, January the 22nd, for a three
months' stay in Cuba where they will make several big five-
reel features. The prime reason for the trip is to secure
actual locations for the picturization of Elbert Hubbard's
most famous story, "The Message to Garcia." That "mes-
sage" has inspired more people to greater endeavor, and has
probably been quoted more than any one article ever
written in modern times. It gave the late Fra Elbertus
some of his widest popularity. The scenes will be taken
in and about Havana, Cuba.
The principals taken include Mabel Trunnelle who will
play a role unusual to her — that of a Spanish girl spy. Robert
Conness will be the lieutenant who takes the message
to Garcia; Bigelow Cooper will play the heavy man; Herbert
Prior who appears as a demented Cuban; Edward Earle, who
is cast for a straight part, and Helen Strickland. "Garcia"
will be played by a Spaniard now associated with Havana's
leading theater. Many Cubans and Spaniards will be locally
cast.
Director Ridgely will first finish the Kleine-Edison feature,
"The Ladder of Ambition," in which Mabel Trunnelle and
Robert Conness are featured. The play ranges from the
Adirondack mountains to sunny Cuba. Many scenes will
also be taken, for the several features, on the boat on the
way down. A Cuban tragedy picture will also be filmed
by the director.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
791
Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
"Inbad the Sailor"
First of Bray-Gilbert Silhouette Pictures Is a Pleasing
Novelty — To Be Released By Paramount.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
JR. BRAT and C. Allan Gilbert have brought a new type
, of picture to the screen, the possibilities of which are large.
It is quite likely that these two artists will develop their
silhouette fantasies into delishttul expressions of delicate fancy
and imagination of a type not obtainable through the usual
methods of photoplay production. There is a genuine need for
intelligent humor and odd conceits, at once artistic and enter-
taining, such as those embodied in "Inbad the Sailor," the first
of the Bray-Gilbert fantasies to be released January 20th, on
the Paramount program.
Exhibitors may count upon the novelty of these productions.
There has been nothing like them in the past and they will be
of particular value to managers aiming to give tone to their
Scene from "Inbad the Sailor" (Paramount).
programs. As is generally known, Mr. Bray was a pioneer In
the development of the comedy cartoon drawing, which is
amusing enough, yet still has its limitations. The silhouettes
are a distinct advance over the straight cartoon, for they utilize
its best features supplemented by pantomimic acting. So care-
fully has the process of production been perfected that it Is
difficult to tell where the acting leaves oft and the drawing
begins.
We see the figures of men and women silhouetted against
attractive backgrounds and suddenly they are whisked away on
a trip to the moon, or some other equally fantastic adventure,
for the drawings of Messrs. Bray and Gilbert make anything
possible. Obviously, the imagination may be given free play in
the writing of scenarios for these pictures that are just the
thing to catch the spirit and atmosphere of tales from "Ara-
bian Nights."
"Inbad the Sailor." in fact, is probably the nearest approach
to an "Arabian Nights" story thus far brought to the screen.
It is rich in fancy and has moments of charming humor, aided
by Oliver Herford's sub-titles written in verse. The artistic
quality of the picture cannot be commended too highly and
those to follow may be awaited with interest.
Edgar Scott, "Decapitator."
Edgar Scott, who has had charge of the cutting room for
the tlniversal's eastern studios, has been given entire super-
vision over the cutting of all eastern films, and from now on
trill be known as the "head cutter."
Paul Gilmore in "Houses of Mystery."
Paul Gilmore is featured in the leading role of the Knicker-
bocker Star Features, three-reel photo drama, entitled "Houses
of Mystery," releasefl on the General Film Program Friday,
Jan. 21st, 19J6,
"The Debt of Honor"
The Intense Acting of William Nigh Is Best Feature of
Melodramatic Metro Picture.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig,
IN AN effort to produce a powerful drama, William Nigh, the
director of "The Debt of Honor," likewise the interpreter
of the principal role, rather overdid the unpleasantness of
an unpleasant story. The final reels become a veritable deli-
rium of depravity and it is doubtful if the shocks they contain
are justifiable either on the score of art, or that of entertain-
ment. However, the Columbia Pictures Corporation evidently
thought that they were, and the picture will be released by
Jletro on January 24th.
If it is worth while to portray a degenerate, probably
physicians would term him a paranoiac, Mr. Nigh has done a
remarkable piece of work. In fact, it is remarkable in any
event, but without prudery, there are sound reasons for wish-
ing that he had expended his talent in less morbid activity.
Olin Varcoe is not incidental to the story, he is the story,
for the entire plot is quite obviously devised as a framework
for his unsavory personality. A young woman afflicted with
an almost unbelievably sensitive conscience, thinks that the
only way to repay a financial obligation thrust upon her by
her father, is to nurse the unspeakable Oliver during the
last days of a useless life.
There is no need to trace the intricacies of the plot that
accounts for the presence of Oliver, his volunteer nurse and a
great number of his dissolute friends at an old mansion, pre-
sumably on the Canadian border. It is enough to know that
they arrive safely and that the stage is set for a Bacchanalian
revel planned by Olin as a suitable preliminary to his funeral.
For more than a reel the stately halls of a really fine building
are given over to festivities too abandoned to be called gay
and accompanying them are unbridled passions. Mr. Nigh's
performance during these scenes — his love, his jealousy, his
anger, all made futile by mental and physical weakness — is
Scene from "The Debt of Honor" (Metro).
friglitfully graphic, and through the horror of it all an au-
dience may well be fascinated and at the same time shocked.
Valli Valli puts plenty of emotional force and spirit into her
playing of the severely tried young woman and the remainder
of the company is of fine quality. Settings and photography
are excellent.
Director Baggott.
King Baggott is soon to return to directing. He has already
accepted three dramas which he will start work upon shortly.
Director Harry McRae Webster, who has been directing Mr.
Baggott, will direct Violet Mersereau in five-reel Red Feather
Features.
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"Fruits of Desire"
Robert Warwick Is Starred in William A. Brady Adaptation
of Novel — Released by World Film.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE success of this five-part adaptation of Henry Russell
Miller's novel, "The Ambition of Mark Trultt," depends
largely upon the popularity of Robert Warwick. He has
a congenial role as Mark Truitt. a character presented by him
In convincing fashion, and it is quite possible that the per-
formance of the star, combined with the acting of a reason-
Scene from "Fruits of Desire" (World Film).
ably well-balanced supporting company, will more than offset
the short-comings of the picture.
"Fruits of Desire" lacks dramatic strength. Perhaps the
scenario writer, in adapting the novel, followed the text too
faithfully and evolved a narrative rather than a drama, save in
occasional passages. The story of the rise, disillusionment and
ultimate salvation of a man, is told from beginning to end,
but the method is that of a story-teller instead of a play-
wright and the scenes tend to become episodic.
Barring this defect, by no means an uncommon one In
photoplays, the production is of average merit and gives evi-
dence of a praiseworthy effort to present things as they are,
at least in their external aspects. Mark Truitt, one learns at
the outset, is determined to become a great man. He dreams
of the steel works that some day he ■will build on a site not
far from his home in a village, and the more important steps
in the realization of his ambition are pictured. We see how
he starts as a laborer, becomes foreman by reason of his
forceful personality and advances step by step, winning the
love of a mill worker's daughter the while.
The love interest centers in the devotion of this strongly
emotional young woman, who, when success is attained, is east
aside by Truitt in favor of an earlier sweetheart offering bet-
ter social possibilities. But the steel magnate, for Truitt be-
comes no less, is made to repent his mistake and in time is
allowed to enjoy the companionship of the woman more neces-
sary to his happiness than unlimited wealth.
There are many unquestionably authentic scenes depiciting
the activities in a steel mill and there are Incidents of sym-
pathetic appeal, always well handled by Mr. Warwick, Made-
line Traverse and others in a numerous cast. James Mack,
as the son of the mill foreman, is of particular value to the
story.
Closing Episodes of Kalem "Stingaree" Series
""The Moth and the Star" and "The Darkest Hour," the
Last Two Installments of the Australian Highway-
man Stories.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
"The Moth and the Star."
THE closing episodes of the E. W. Hornung series of photo-
plays built upon the picturesque career of "Stingaree." are
full of excitement. The handsome and debonair young
highwayman, "whose method of relieving his victims of their
valuables is so well bred as to make the operation almost pain-
less, is enjoying the doubtful comforts of a prison cell at the
opening of the eleventh installment of his adventures. Visited
hy an eccentric prison reformer, "Stingaree" fails to appreciate
Mr. Lucius Brady's efforts in his behalf. With marked ingrati-
tude and in a manner somewhat rough, he forces the reformer
to change clothes with him and leaves the good man securely
trussed up in the prison bunk. The bandit's escape is then an
easy matter and, after helping himself to another gentleman's
«vening clothes he blithefully attends a concert and leads the
applause when Miss Ethel, his former sweetheart, finishes
her vocal numbers. His liberty is of short duration, however,
and that ni^ht he is retaken and relodged in his old cell.
Such a string of startling events woula make a fairly excit-
ing day for the most venturesome of bandits, and the relish
with which True Boardman carries oft these episodes in the life
of the Hornung hero, is good to behold. Mr. Boardman is the
right man in the right place. The supporting cast is as reliable
as ever, especially Paul C. Hurst as that engaging rascal
Howie, he of the warlike whiskers and the childlike smile.
"The Darkest Hour."
In this number, the clock strikes twelve for "Stingaree" and
the other characters by whom he is surrounded, and the high-
wayman leaves the shores of Australia and his hazardous pro-
fession behind him forever. The faithful Howie is the means of
his making his last escape from prison. As a proof of his de-
votion to his honored chief, the bushwacker shaves off his be-
loved whiskers, and gets a position as keeper at the jail.
"Stingaree" is quickly freed, and the generous conduct of his
rival, John Kent, restores his sweetheart to him and clears the
way for his return to England and to his old place in society.
The final installment is full of Interesting incidents, and forms
a satisfactory conclusion to the series of two-reel photoplays
founded upon the well-known stories of the writer who also
gave "Raffles" to the public. The plea by which Mr. Hornung
attempts to justify- tlie criminal career of his hero will, natur-
ally, not stand anything like an acid test, but the sophistry
may be excused for the sake of the entertaining qualities of
the yarns especially, as we are not expected to take them with
any degree of seriousness.
•The series is a creditable achievement for all concerned.
True Boardman, Paul C. Hurst, Thomas Lingham, Frank Jonas-
son, Edward Clisbee, Marin Sals, Ollie Kirkby and producer
James W. Home have accomplished their several tasks with
untiring spirit, and with excellent results. A special word of
praise should be written for the carefully and correctly pre-
served Australian atmosphere, for the true to type impersona-
tion of Paul C. Hurst of the unctuous "badman" Howie, and for
the intelligence and grace of "Stingaree's" white horse.
"The Horrors of War"
Presenting in Three Reels, Horrors, Too Awful to Contem-
plate, That Follow in the Wake of the Great
European War.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THE most praiseworthy point about the Pathe series of war
pictures is that it proves true to the title given it. There
is every evidence that the pictures are authentic, and there
is no padding such as we have seen in some of those that have
been given to the public. The most repulsive scenes exhibited
in this collection have been culled from among others obtained
by the Pathe correspondent, too horrible for exhibition.
The opening scenes were photographed from the deck of a
Russian battleship, and show the actual bombardment of a
Turkish town on the coast of the Black Sea. There is also
shown at the same place the sinking of a steamer that has
tried vainly to escape. Then we are taken through scenes of
desolation, and roads strewn with the bodies of corpses par-
tially covered by a winding sheet of snow.
And again we see a trench being dug in the mountain side,
and the dead being brought in wagon loads and roughly flung
in heaps by their hardened pall bearers, later to be consigned
to a common grave. Perhaps the most repulsive sight of all
is a quick flash of a hungry dog feeding from a pile of frozen
Scene from "The Horrors of War" (Pathe).
dead. At another place we see the body of a horse perched
in a tree, its limbs partially shot away.
There appear also many other scenes of an equally depress-
ing nature; and we venture to say that no stronger plea In
favor of preparedness could be presented.
Marshall Neilan, the Selig director, has started a new three-
reel feature entitled "The Cycle of Fate," with Edith Johnson,
Bessie Evton, Wheeler Oakman and Frank Clark as principals.
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"The Wonderful Wager"
Raymond Hitchcock Has Ample Opportunity for Funmaking
in Clever Two-Part Lubin Comedy.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
NO DOUBT George V. Hobart's comedy, written tor Raymond
Hitchcoclc and produced by the Lubin Company, might
have been extended to five reels, but the strain on the re-
sourcefulness of a capable comedian would have been severe.
Scene from "The Wonderful Wager" (Lubin).
As it stands in two reels, "The Wonderful Adventure" is an
offering of the best caliber. There is enough action and it is
never allowed to drag; moreover, Mr. Hitchcock manages to be
funny just about all the time that he is on the screen. If au-
diences enjoyed his work in "The Ringtailed Rhinoceros" they
will be doubly pleased with the picture in question, for it is
tlie stronger of the two.
The story is next to nothing; the humorous situations de-
veloped from the slight plot and the playing of Mr. Hitchcock
are everything. Under odd conditions, two sportsmen arrange
an automobile race to Florida, the loser to pay the winner
$10,000. Placing his fortune at the mercy of a Ford car, Mr.
Hitchcock experiences every difficulty known to the driver
of a machine, and he is many miles from Florida when the car
runs oft the roadway and settles in the bed of a river.
The driver, minus an automobile to drive, seeks shelter witli
a circus company and it is here that we find the most effective
comedy in the picture. Mr. Hitchcock becomes a clown, he
tries his hand at taming lions, he sleeps on the straw in a tent
■where his companions are a select assortment of animals from
the Lubin menagerie, and he plays valet to an elephant. There
is no resisting the humor of the actor's annoyance when the
elephant inconsiderately steps on his foot and refuses to move.
It Is out of incidents such as this, cleverly handled by Mr.
Hitchcock, that the picture is made.
"The Wonderful Wager" is a step above slapstick. Audiences
will laugh heartily at a clean, entertaining comedy.
"Race Suicide"
Difficult Theme Is Made the Basis of Six-Reel Picture
Distributed by Joseph W. Farnham.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
IT IS JUST conceivable that this production may impress a
few easily influenced people with the value of leading nor-
mal lives and of giving due consideration to the perpetu-
ation of the race. Such, apparently, was the laudable aim of
the producer and if the picture falls short of the mark. wh>'
at all events it will do no harin. Tlie most conspicuous short-
coming of the offering is a lack of conclusiveness, a failure
to arrive at any definite point, unless the contention that a
young married couple should liave children as soon as possible,
irrespective of their ability to support them, be taken as con-
clusive. The problems of propagation, mixed as they are with
social and financial problems, are altogether too complex to
be settled in an off-hand manner.
The first reel, giving a close study of the lower forms of
animal life, is decidedly interesting in itself, though its perti-
nence to a study of race suicide is not easily discernible.
The sub-titles, accompanying the pictures of various insects,
seem to urge that the young of the species are not properly
guarded, yet if this is true, certainly it is entirely in accord-
ance with the laws of nature and not something to be frowned
upon. Race suicide, if such a thing exists, presupposes a
violation of natural laws.
Kext comes the cave man and his violent "w^ooing. This
episode is an illustration of strong passions unchecked by
kindly consideration of tiie riglits of others. The mating
instinct surely was powerful enough and occasional murders,
as a direct result of its violence, did not seriously impede the
growth of the human race.
In the episodes laid in decadent Rome ana the dissolute
courts of Europe, the emphasis is placed on misdirected sex
energy and does little more than show the habits of philander-
ing men in previous generations. Fortunately the spread of
the human race never has been menaced by the selfishness of
the few, who prefer to dodge the responsibilities of rearing
children. And coming to the episode supposed to be typical
of modern times, we meet a happily married couple who
remain childless because the husband thinks it best not to
increase their living expenses until his income is larger. When
the time comes, when, as a sub-title puts it, they are in a
position to realize their fondest dreams, an accident robs the
wife of the ability to bear children. This tragedy is too
personal to enforce a general argument.
Each episode in "Race Suicide" is complete in itself and
there is no attempt at a connected photoplay story. Many
of the settings are attractive and the chief characters are
intelligently played by Ormi Hawley, Earl Metcalfe and Kemp-
ton Greene.
"Ham" Comedies Ready-
Comedian Long Absent From Screen Makes Return Bow
In February.
PHOTOPLAY fans will not have to wait much longer . for
a glimpse of Lloyd V. Hamilton on the screen once more.
Two "Ham" comedies have been completed since the return
of the popular Kalem comedian to active screen work and are
announced for release in February. They are "Ham Takes a
Chance," and "Ham, the Diver," both single reel subjects. Bud
Duncan and Etiiel Teare are once more the players featured
with "Ham." Gus Leonard, the former Orpheum circuit star, is
an addition to the company who has gained considerable popu-
larity since "Ham's" lay-off because of injury. With Jack
MacDermott, the juvenile, he will continue to appear in the
"Ham" comedies, making the organization one deserving of
"all star" claims.
"Ham takes a Chance," the one reel subject which will mark
the comedian's return to the screen is scheduled for release on
February 15. It takes "Ham" back to the atmosphere in which
he was so favorably known to his followers in the past, that
of a broken-down theatrical troupe. The theatrical organiza-
tion numbers in its ranks Ethel, a dancer, Gus, a knife thrower,
and Jack, the darke.\' man-of-all-work. One glance from Ethel's
eyes and Ham and Bud decide to become members of the
troupe. Bud's job is to exercise Fritz and Bertha, Ethel's pet
snakes, while Ham is the target for the knife thrower. When
Gus is suddenly taken ill Ham induces Bud to become the
target while he throws the knives. With this basis the tun
that follows may be imagined.
This single reel subject is followed on February 22 by a.
novelty in the way of screen comedy, "Ham the Diver." As
may be guessed from the title. Ham, in this release, succeeds
in getting a job as a diver. Bud is his assistant. But once
Scene from "Ham Takes a Chance" (Kalem).
Ham gets beneath the water tlie diminutive comedian finds the
work of pumping air an irksome task and he scarce needs the
urging of Ethel's dancing eyes to abandon tlie pump for a dip
in the surf. It will be seen from tliese brief descriptions of the
stories of the new "Ham" comedies that the Kalem subjects
will continue to strive to live up to their claim of being" Gome-
dies with real plots."
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"The Love Trail"
A Splendid Adaptation of Richard Dehan's Celebrated Novel
"The Dop Doctor," Presented in Five-Part Gold
Rooster Play.
Reviewed by Margaret I MacDonald.
TO THOSE who have read Richard Dehan's gripping story
of the days of the Boer war, it will not be surprising that
It should have been chosen as a fitting subject for a five-
reel photoplay. The story is a many sided one, but deals pri-
marily with the regeneration of a South African physician.
Scene from "The Love Trail" (Pathe).
who, having become addicted to "dop," a miserable brown
whiskey, has sunk to the' very depths of degradation. In the
treatment given the theme in the Patlie production the life
history of the heroine, I.,ynette Mildare, is given a little more
than an equal share of attention, and the past of the "Dop
Doctor" is' left unrevealed. The angle of the story chosen
must be admitted to be very interesting. The picture has been
well produced, and the principal players, namely Fred Paul,
Agnes Glynne and Booth Conway, have done commendable
work.
The production has an historical value, and recalls conditions
which prevailed in the Transvaal durins the period in which
the story is laid.
"The Iron Claw"
New Pathe Serial from Arthur Stringer's Story Presents
Startling Situations in Opening Episode.
Reviewed by Margaret I. ilacDonald. „
THE first episode of "The Iron Claw" is due for release
about the middle of February, and may be looked forward
to with bright anticipation by exhibitoi-s and public.
The serial is to contain twelve two-reel episodes in which will
Scene from "The Iron Claw" (Pathe).
appear Pearl White. Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis.
This opening episode tells the story of the origin of the
young woman whose fortune it is evident we are to follow.
It shows how the villian enters the domestic peace of a cer-
tain household, threatens the wife of his host with a black-
ened reputation on her refusal to hand over the family Jewels,
and through his questionable actions, arouses the suspicions
of the husband to the point of belief in his wife's falsity. The
woman is thrust from the home, and the villian is cruelly
punished, whereupon, on his release from his punishment he
opens the gates of a waterway and floods the estate of the
man he has wronged. During the panic caused by the filling
of the houses with water the child of the separated couple Is
rescued by the perpetrator of the crime. In the second reel
we come in contact with the child grown to womanhood, and
escaping through the agency of a masked man from an un-
pleasant situation into which she has been thrown by her
foster father. The flood scenes are tremendously realistic, and
the entire episode is full of stirring action, giving promise of
interesting developments to follow, Edward Jose is directing
the serial from the scenario of George Brackett Seitz.
"The Island of Surprise"
A Vitagraph Drama Which Profits by a Fine Production and
Forceful Acting.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig,
IT MAY be said at the outset that this is a first rate picture,
presenting a pleasingly romantic story in an entertaining
manner. The arrangement of the scenes, the acting, the
settings and more especially the locations on what passes for
a desert island, are of the best, and even it an audience does
not take all of the happenings seriously, there can be no doubt
about the genuineness of its enjoyment, "The Island of Sur-
prise" apparently was written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and
directed by Paul Scardon as straight drama, nonetheless it
possesses moments of unexpected comedy at the most critical
points of the story.
Just why there should be cause for laughter in the predica-
ment of the man and the two women stranded on an island
might be difficult to explain, but the fact remains that an
audience finds humor rather than tragedy in the plight of the
man embarrassed by the devotion of his companions — one his
unacknowledged wife, the other the girl to whom he is sup-
Scene from "The Island of Surprise" (Vitagraph).
posed to be engaged. Also in the attack of the savages there
seems to be a comedy element, and again it would be difficult
to explain why.
But, however these passages of the picture are received,
there is no break in the interest aroused in the first reel ■with'
Robert Lovell's impetuous wooing of his father's secretary,
despite his parent's plan to have him wed the daughter of his
business partner, Robert keeps his marriage a secret and is
inclined to regret it after meeting the girl he hesitated to ac-
cept on his father's recommendation. All the people involved
in the vexed romance meet aboard a yacht for an extended
cruise, and the three most concerned are left on the Island of
Surprise, while the yacht is driven out to sea by a storm.
Mr. Brady resorted to an old expedient in causing a blow to
rob the hero of memory, which is restored by another blow
when it is time for him to recognize his wife; but the con-
venient accident may be pardoned in view of the many interest-
ing situations it makes possible. William Courtenay. Eleanor
Woodruff and Zena Keefe carry the leading roles with spirit,
and assisting them are such able actors as Charles Kent,
Anders Randolt and Charles Wellesley. Mr. Scardon's pro-
duction is picturesque and always in good taste.
Durkin Back in Flushing.
James Durkin, who is producing "The Clarion" for the Equit-
able Motion Pictures Corporation, and in which Carlyle Black-
well is to make his debut on the Equitable program, has re-
turned from Jacksonville, Florida, where for the past month
he has been busily engaged on the exterior and newspaper
scenes called for by the Samuel Hopkins .\dams' story. Mr.
Durkin will complete the production at the Equitable Flushing
studio.
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"The Gods of Fate"
Lubin Drama Presents Strong Story and Offers Unusual
Scenes in Spectacular Fire and Train Wreck.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE Lubin Company, Daniel Carson Goodman, the author
of "The Gods of Fate," and Jack Pratt, the director, are
to be thanlted for a thoroughly good drama, in which the
story rings true and natural acting brings out the human qual-
ities of the characters. Seemingly, the producer determined to
Scene from "The Gods of Fate" (Lubin).
make this a strong five-part picture at any cost, for not con-
tent with the appeal of logically presented situations, he intro-
duced two spectacular catastrophes that must have been a bit
expensive.
Lubin has always been rather partial to fire scenes, but pre-
vious releases have brought nothing in the way of a factory
fire quite so impressively vivid as the one shown here. The
photography is surprisingly clear and the cameras were placed
in a position to give a full view of the burning building with
the fiames shooting out of the rows of windows. These scenes
are made to serve a legitimate place in the progress of the
story, and the same holds true of the second spectacle reserved
for the concluding reel of the picture. Here we have a head-
on collision of two trains, followed by the rescue of the hero
and heroine from the mass of wreckage. The collision is
plainly pictured after a reasonable preparation to work up
interest and excitement.
But after all it is the story that counts and on this score,
especially in the opening reels, the picture merits favorable
notice. Estey and Miller, men in a locomotive works, played
by Francis Joyner and William H. Turner, respectively, appear
true to type and the children of these factory employes are
such as one might meet in the modest homes depicted. In the
prologue, pains were taken to reveal the contrasting natures
of the youngsters, who in later years develop according to the
promise of their childhood.
The plot hinges on the theft of plans for a valuable inven-
tion, stolen by Miller when Estey dies, leaving a little daugh-
ter. ' Miller adopts the girl, but hides the fact that the money
he received for the invention rightfully belongs to her. After
the death of Miller in the factory fire, the conflict centers be-
tween the two sons, one determined that justice .shall be done
the girl whom he loves, the other equally set upon his own
prosperity at the expense of others. The roles of the girl ami
her lover are convincingly acted by Rosetta Brice and Richard
Buhler, whereas the trouble-maker is adequately presented by
Arthur Housman.
"The Fourth Estate"
The Fox Adaptation of the Patterson Newspaper Story Con-
tains Some Stirring Situations.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
THE Pox company released on January 17 "The Fourth
Estate," an adaptation of the newspaper story by Joseph
Medill Patterson. The picture will have much interest
to the layman, to those who view it strictly on the dramatic
side It will have in that portion of it devoted to the tech-
nical side less interest for those who have participated in or
are acquainted with the whirl and suspense that accompany
big doings in a newspaper office. Many of the interiors are
staged in the plant of one of the Chicago dailies. The scenes
in the mechanical department are good. The workmen at-
tend strictly to business and see not the camera. The atmos-
phere in the news room Is far from convincing. We are
given to understand that a big story is being prepared, but
we see nothing of the lively routine that enters Into the
making.
The story is of the misdoings of a political Doss and a
judge who in a prologue are seen committing a murder.
That 'makes their interests one. There Is a strike, and the
boss calls on the Judge to railroad Noland, the leader of it,
to Jail when the labor chief declines to take money and call
it off. The leader, tipped off a warrant is out for his arrest,
escapes to Canada, where in the course of a couple of years
he strikes it rich and sells out his interest for $18,000,000.
He returns, to search for his wife and to buy a newspaper,
that he may the better punish those responsible for his hasty
departure.
In the meantime the judge has attempted the seduction of
the wife of the leader and has failed. The judge, by the
way, is about the worst type of unspeakable villain to be
conceived: the sort that gives rise to a consuming desire
to kick him. The action of the boss, who seems to be the
official procurer for the judge, in trying to throw into the
power of the judge a girl he has under false pretenses lured
from an employment agency furnishes the returned leader
with a club that accomplishes the destruction of the two
men. Tlirough a convenient coincidence Noland finds his
wife; while he is consummating the purchase of a newspaper
the wife, waiting in a machine, extends sympathy to the
girl who has just escaped from the judge. To Noland she
tells the story that provides Noland with the evidence he is
seeking — another rather singular coincidence.
From this point the action is swift and the suspense is
marked. The trapping of the two criminals is attended by
exciting incidents, including an attempt to murder the new
proprietor and the death of the slayer. It is assumed the two
are arrested for attempted abduction, but when the paper
appears in the morning great headlines set forth they are
guilty of the murdei' shown in the beginning, although nothing
has been revealed to indicate how the knowledge of it was
discovered.
"The Call of the Cumberlands"
Dustin Farnum Gives a Thrilling Portrayal of the Character
of Samson South in Five-Part Pallas Production.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THE literary work of Charles Neville Buck needs no Intro-
duction. "The Call of the Cumberlands" is the second of
his books to be picturized, and with success. Its types,
not all of them virile, but well contrasted, present a charac-
terization of strength. You can't fail to be pleased with the
Samson South of Dustin Farnum, or the Spicer South of Herbert
Standing, while the Tamarack Spicer of Dick Le Strange is as
despicable a character as we could wish to see. Winnifred
Kingston as Sally Spicer and Myrtle Stedman as Adrienne Les-
cott give pleasant portrayals of their respective roles.
And yet the production is not an altogether perfect one, in
spite of the tact that there are in it scenes that could scarcely
be excelled, of their kind. For instance, the night when with
broiling blood the Hollmans trail the slayer of their kinsman
with bloodhounds. Or the scene at the country club near New
York where Samson, now a full fledged artist, passes a blow
for the first time, and with blood streaming from a wounded
lip pulls his gun on the men whom his keen perception singles
out as the chief movers in a plot to bring about the murder of
a political adversary with him as the murderer.
In the action of the picture the relationship between Samson
Scene from "The Call of the Cumberlands" (Pallas-
Paramount).
South and Sally Spicer has not been brought out quite clearly,
and more than once there is a feeling that the action is drag-
ging somewhat. At the same time the production is one that
will be thoroughly enjoyed as a truthful portrayal of a family
feud in the Kentucky mountains.
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February 5, 1916
"The Strange Case ot Mary Page"
Episode No. 1 of Essanay's Film Serial Creates in the
Spectator a Fever of Interest, and the Tragedy at the
Close Leaves Him in Tense Suspense Over the
Trial That Is to Follow in Episode No. 2.
Reiewed by James S. McQuade.
THE CAST.
Philip Langdon, attorney-at-law. .. .Henry B. Walthall
Mary Page, as Nora Edna Mayo
David Pollock, who backs the show.. Sydney Ainsworth
E. H. Daniels, the manager Harry Dunkinson
AFTER viewing the first Episode of Essanay's serial. "The
Strange Case ot Mary Page." I was innpressed that it was
one of the most compelling two-reel photoplays I had
ever seen. This opinion was uppermost in my mind at the
time, notwithstanding the tact that I was clearly aware the
two reels were but the first installment of a film story that
would require 28 more reels to complete it.
Naturally I felt, after witnessing on the screen the myster-
Scene from "The Strange Case of Mary Page" (Essanay).
ious tragedy in which David Pollock lay dead in :i room in
the Republic Hotel, beside the unconscious form of Mary
Page, and the equally strange disappearance of her body in
the twinkling of an eye. I felt. 1 repeat, an overweening
desire (which every other spectator of the opening films will
experience) to see the sequel. And this sequel, no doubt,
will also have its concluding thrill that, in turn, will create
a further desire to peer into the great mystery, and so on
until the latter is laid bare.
But, apart from the desire referred to, there was a well-
defined satisfaction in my mind that I had seen a photoplay
that had held nie with overmastering grip — a live, red-
blooded photoplay in which men and women loved, lived and
fought as real entities, and not the first installment of a
mere serial film story.
The characters mentioned in the cast given above are power-
fully drawn. ilr. Walthall radiates artistic strength in the
part of Philip Langdon, the accepted suitor of Mary Page,
the rising star in histrionism at the Covington theater. And
Edna Mayo as Mary in these opening reels of the serial mystery
does some of the best work I have ever seen her do before
the camera.
The scene in Mary's dressing room at the Covington, when
Pollock enters and attempts to force his attentions on her,
is thrilling; and it becomes a whirlwind when her lover Philip
Langdon rushes in to her defense. The David Pollock of
Sj'dney .\insworth in this and other scenes becomes so fervidly
real that one is seized with a positive aversion for the man.
The plaything of his passions. Pollock is on a level with the
brute, and Mr. Ainsworth by means of highly sensitive and
expressive facial changes shows transparently the evil work-
ings of the man's heart and mind until our aversion is turned
into horror and hatred. This is especially so in the scene in
a room of the Republic Hotel, when Pollock succeeds in luring
Mary there by using the name of her fiance, Langdon. And
in this room he is found dead — murdered. By whom? is the
question that the remaining episodes will answer.
Harry Dunkinson makes a capital manager of a theatrical
company in the role of E. H. Daniels. He is "on" to all the
artifices that are wont to mollify the real or imagined ills
of the star of the company, or to touch the tender spots of
her heart by an appeal to her vanity. Note that scene in
Mary's dressing room when Daniels orders the maid to throw
out the roses and buy orchids to fill the vase. What a seem-
ingly lavish display of expenditure have we here, as Mr. Dun-
kinson carries it off! One has to smile at Mary's opinion of
it all, as expressed by Miss Mayo, who gives Mary an attitude of
amusement at the contemplation of the manager's extrava-
gance.
The stage and the orchestra seats ot the Covington theater
are seen in full realism, on the opening night of Mary Page
in her new play. The Bush Temple theater, on Chicago ave-
nue, was used for the scenes, and the theater was packed
by a real audience that attended to see the film in the making.
All the other settings are worthy of praise, the banquet in
the Republic Hotel among them.
The release of the first episode is .Tan. 24 through the Gen-
eral Film Co., and the others, in succession, on the Monday
of every week thereafter until the end of the serial.
"A Fool's Paradise"
A Six-Reel Melodrama, Written and Directed by Ivan
Abramson, and Produced by the Ivan Picture
Company.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
THE opening episode of this six-reel photoplay is a stroke
of genius. .\s an aged woman is on her deathbed her
newly-born granddaughter is brought to her and the
woman's last earthly action becomes one of the leading motives
of the picture and is closely linked with the life of the child.
The baby's grandfather does not possess anything like his
wife's amount of virtue, and is the dweller in the abode in-
dicated by the title. The gentleman, who is old enough to
know better several times over, behaves himself for five years
after his wife's death; then marries a fine figure of a woman,
who, to quote her own words, will "make his life an earthly
paradise." The lady is a clairvoyant, but the completeness
with which her prediction is reversed should go far toward
shaking her husband's faith in fortune-tellers. There may be
a grain of truth, after all. in "Old Hoss" Hoey's remark anent
ladies of her profession: "They'll see anything — for two
dollars!" At all events, the marriage is not a happy one.
It causes the infatuated old gentleman to turn his daughter,
son-in-law and grandchild out of doors, and lavish his wealth
upon a woman who carries on an intrigue with a younger
and handsomer man. The son-in-law is a dreamer and. without
assistance, can not provide for his family. His wife, dreading
poverty, is about to take determined means of preventing an
increase in her household, but her husband arrives home in
time and throws the rascally doctor through the door. The
old gentleman soon has his eyes opened to his new wife's
true character, and, with a firmness of decision that sends
him up several degrees in the respect of all beholders, he
bundles her out pronto, and wisely concludes to spend the
rest of his days making his grandchild and her parents happy.
The moral of Mr. Abramson's play is above reproach, and,
aside from overemphasizing some of the scenes, he has con-
Scene from "A Fool's Paradise" (Ivan).
structed his material into an effective screendrama. The
motives that actuate his characters never rise above the ob-
vious and never depart from the bounds of probability. The
picture will appeal strongly to a large and thoroughly re-
spectable section of followers of the silent drama.
The cast, save in one particular, has been well chosen.
.Joseph Burke is competent as the foolish gentleman and does
not make his weaknesses unnecessarily offensive. Chrystine
Mayo as the fortune teller gives the character the right
amount of physical charm, and indicated her pseudo refinement
without becoming coarse. Paula Shay doubles the wife and
daughter of Wilfred Morgan, with excellent results. Jack J.
Clarke is miscast as Morgan's son-in-law. Mr. Clarke is a
capable actor but too energetic of build and method to fit the
part of the dreamer John Lansing. He proves this emphatically
when he throws the abortionist through the door.
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"A Circus Romance"
Story of Circus Life Is Produced by Charles M. Seay for
Equitable — Muriel Ostriche Starred.
lieviewed by Lynde Denig.
DIRECTOR Charles M. Seay went to no end of trouble in
securing- proper people and surroundings for this story
of circus performers. Foi" five weeks the director and his
players travelled with a carnival company touring the small
means of working out the destruction of the weakling (Hoot
Oibson) whom first he fools with a stolen ring, then gets him
drunk and finally persuades him to help raid the coach, setting
a trap so that he will be caught. "The knight" sees through
the scheme with the help of a senorita (Peggy Coudray), who
loves the gambler and doesn't want him to get the heroine.
The cowboy hero has trouble in misleading the posse, for the
sheriff has an interesting Indian trailer and the chase is a hard
one. Some of the scenes in the girl's home wlien the badly
wounded "knight" has taken refuge there and the weakling
Scene from "A Circus Romance" (Equitable).
towns of Georgia and it is only natural that the results, in
so far as they pertain to the experiences of a circus troupe,
are realistic. We meet many oddly interesting types among
these wanderers and catch something of the spirit of their
restless existence — here one day, there to-morrow, facing the
joys and the sorrows born of their unstable life.
There is a distinct romantic appeal in the picturing of
these modern gyp^es and it is made stronger and more per-
sonal by focusing the attention on two youthful niembers of.
the company, Babette, a dancer and Petey. the dare-devil
performer of the show. Early in the production we learn
something of the antecedents of Babette. how her mother,
deserted and penniless, became a fortune-teller with the troupe,
and how Babette became a typical product of the nomad
existence, without, however, losing her girlish gaiety of spirit.
In developing the stor\'. the author causes the death of
the fortune-teller and permits the daughter to discover the
whereabouts of iier father, who has married again and is
an influential citizen in a small town, one of the towns
visited by the company. The sympathy, of course, is all with
the girl, and her case is strengthened by the emphasis placed
on the hypocritical natures of the gossip>' townsfolk. Butter-
worth does not acknowledge his daughter openly, but he
makes a place for her in his home and immediately the
deacons of the church and the deacons' wives are scandalized.
The girl's one true friend is the young minister, who wants
to marry her. but the hypocrisy of a village does not appeal
to Babette. She breathes more freely among her easy-going
companions of the circus and is relieved on returning to them
and her dare-devil lover, Petey.
Muriel Ostriche, small, vivacious and pretty, is precisely
the type for the role of the dancer. in recent months she
has liad no part that suited her so well. George Larkin is
appropriately cast as Petey, and Edward Davis is sufficiently
dignified as the father.
"A Knight of the Range"
Universal's Red Feather Feature a Wholesome Five-Reel
Melodrama — Break-neck Riding One of Its Big Points.
Reviewed by Hanford C. Judson.
ESPECIAL sensational riding marks the newest Red
Feature picture, "A Knight of the Range." It is five
reels long and except in one or two short spaces, it car-
ries the spectator along with a decided sweep and with many
an uncontrollable gasp as he sees horse and rider escape death,
so it seems, only by the grace of Providence. The picture is
also marked by the amply vigorous way it registers its unex-
pected climaxes, holding them for just the time that is needed
and passing on. The love story is the kind the average whole-
some person wants. It has a good old plot full of unexpected
turns and the whole stands out clear and effective. I feel
absolutely sure that it will make an acceptable offering.
Harry D. Carey has the titular role and does that good old.
but delightful stunt, plays big brother to the weakling, just
because he is preferred by the girl, played by Olive Golden.
The heavy villain CWilliam Canfleld) is the gambler of the
cowboy village saloon. He, too, wants the girl and is the
Scene from "A Knight of the Range" (Red Feather).
also comes to prove finally to her how much ot a yellow dog
he is, are particularly good. And the way the girl turns to
the "knight" will certainly please the romantically inclined —
the big majority. The death of the weakling during a fight
among the rocks, and helped by a rattle snake is sufficiently
astonishing. The gambler's end, too, comes with a sensational
punch. A big bunch of star rough riders who never give a
thought to broken bones, gives verve to many a scene.
"The Writing on the Wall"
Splendid Five- Part Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature of
ttTpHi
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Vitagraph Blue
Socialistic Trend.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacUonald.
IE Writing on the Wall'" is an adaptation of a novel of
the same name by William J. Hurlburt. The picturiza-
tion by ^Marguerite Bertsch has been handled with skill
by Tefft Johnson, with a cast consisting of Joseph Kilgour.
Robert Gailord, Virginia Pearson. Naomi Childers, Bobby Con-
nelly and other prominent Vitagraph players.
The story presents a peculiar mixture of human destinies,
is broad in its scope, encompassing glimpses of several worlds
within a world, in which appear of necesity a variety of
Scene from "The Writing on the Wall" (Vitagraph).
types, similar and unsimilar, as they are affected by differ-
ences of environment or natural instincts.
The majority of the scenes of the picture take place in the
luxurious home of Irving Lawrence, a prominent and wealthy
man who owns considerable property in the tenement section
of the city. At the request of his wife who is a tireless
worker among the poor, he gives his private secretary orders
to attend to the erection of new fire escapes in place of the
rickety ones at present on his tenement houses; an order
which he withdraws as soon as his wife's back is turned.
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The old fire escapes repainted work a deception that proves
fatal, not alone to a score of poor children and their parents,
but to the social criminal himself when he dies with his
victims in a horrible tenement fire.
The picture is a splendidly produced one, and the names of
the plaj'ers are sufficient to assure the best in the way of
dramatic action. Sometimes we were conscious of either a
badly focused camera or a discrepancy in projection; but
apart from this no fault could be found. The production
presents a splendid characterization.
"The Iron Will"
Three-Part Adaptation of Hungarian Novel Is Made by the
Bio graph Company in the West
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE charming locations used in this three-part adapta-
tion of Jokai's novel, "The Plutocrats" are a great asset
to a frankly romantic story. There is little pretense of
realism in the characters introduced, or in the situations con-
Scene from "The Iron Will" (Biograph).
fronting them, rather a simple appeal to the liking for a tale
of love and adventure in which the author is not greatly
concerned about probabilities. For a picture of its type.
"The Iron Will" does very well, largely because of the
artistic taste displayed by the director in his choice of settings,
and partly because of performances given by a nicely balanced
Biograph cast.
Vera Sisson makes an attractive heroine in distress. She
is Henrietta, the daughter of a stern father who has no con-
sideration for her love affair with a young army lieutenant
when a Ijaron, impo.sing in appearance and manner, asks for
her hand. True to the practice of stern parents since time
immemorial, the father locks Henrietta in her room promising
to keep her there until she consents to the marriage. He
carries his point, never guessing that the pseudo baron is in
fact a notorious bandit.
As a husband, the bandit-baron has few redeeming features.
Not content with abusing his wife, he continues his unwelcome
attenti(-)ns to an earlier love, and remains a persistent trouble-
maker until death removes him and there is nothing to prevent
the union of Henrietta and the faithful lieutenant.
Raymond Nye has the commanding presence needed for a
convincing interpretation of the outlaw, Jose Ruben makes a
quite dashing lieutenant in the glittering uniform of a Hun-
garian officer and in lesser roles no fault need be found with
Ivan Chrystie, Charles Mailes, Gretchen Hartmann and Jack
Mulhall.
A Couple of "Bray" Cartoons
Paramount Gives Special Showing of Remarkable Offerings
from the Bray Studios.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
DURING the past week press representatives were called by
the Paramount Pictures Corporation to have a look at
two particularly amusing contributions from the Bray
studios. "Haddem Baad's Elopement," by L. M. Glackens, a
well-known cartoonist, and "The Police Dog on the Wire,"
from the cartoon pen of C. T. Anderson.
The former shows in the most amusing fashion how Had-
dem Baad wooed and won the pretty daughter of Keepa
Grouch, of his meeting with Gloom, under whose influence he
labored until by sheer force of an indomitable will be shakes
himself free from all abstract influences, and. taking advantage
of a melocene mall chute writes a love message to the maiden.
The weight and numbers of the huge missives each bearing
one letter in partial declaration of Haddem's love, falls with
such force into Keepa Grouch's house that the occupants are
lost to view. Following this comes the elopement, and the
chase by the angry father, in a carriage drawn by an animal of
"^e melocene age.
"The Police Dog on the Wire" is also an interesting number.
This remarkable dog has been promoted to share the police
ofllcer's desk and chair, and is kept appraised of what is going
on by his lady love who takes her stand at the door of the
corner saloon where the flighty police officer hangs out.
On the same reel with each of these is an Interesting zoo-
logical subject of the Ditmars series. With the first number
appears a life study of an anthropoid ape of the Bronx Zoo
collection, and with the second an interesting and unusual
treatise on the extraction of poison from the fangs of the
snake.
Triangle Program
Five-Reel Fine Arts Film, "Acquitted," and Four-Reel
Keystone, "A Modern Enoch Arden."
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
ACQUITTED." admirable adaptation of a short story by
Mary Roberts Rinehart, presents Wilfred Lucas in a role
seldom portrayed on the screen, yet one bound to enlist
sympathetic interest if adequately interpreted, that of a kind-
hearted everyday man of family, whose whole life has been
one of unselfish devotion, who finds himself at the breaking
point of human endurance through no fault of his own and
attempts a last supreme effort for those he loves. Not a
heroic career in a theatrical sense, it is the more effective
because readily recognized by those who know anything about
our common struggle for existence. It is truly of the life
we are living.
-Apparently a simple impersonation, it is really one of subtle
characterization, requiring a nice attention to small detail that
the illusion may be preserved. Wilfred Lucas responds so
fully to the requirements of his role that one forgets the
beauty of his performance in the interest he arouses, the
interpretation of an artist rather than that of an actor. The
story is unfortunately titled with one of those suspense-
destroying forecasts which placard the plot, but it is other-
wise well handled and attains moments of affecting pathos.
It is clean, forceful and well worth while.
"A Modern Enoch Arden."
"A Modern Enoch Arden" has an actual story interest that
lifts it out of the realms of farce at times, almost unwittingly,
Scene from "Acquitted" (Fine Arts).
to where the audience begins to take an interest in the
leading characters and hope for compensating justice at the
end. It is so crowded with sensational incidents that it makes
lurid melodrama pale at times, there is even a little bit too
much of this towards the end, as if the producers had worn
themselves out in the effort to extend a three-reel story to
larger dimensions, but it is too generally amusing and thrill-
ing to be disparaged on that account. It keeps the audience
on edge most of the time and it provides plenty of amusing
material. One incident convulsed the entire audience at its
first showing, that of Joe Jackson as the returned Enoch
Arden and the child, a little girl, at the edge of a brook.
While he is leaning over the water she extracts a full whiskey
flask from his hip pocket, tastes it, makes a grimace as
she goes a fe"w feet up stream and then pours it into the
water just as he is scooping it up to drink. He tastes the
liquor in the stream and imagines that he has discovered
a river of it with consequences to be imagined. The work
of the entire cast is good, that of Jackson predominating,
especially in his athletic feats. A success.
De Mille Working on Sweet Production.
Mr. Wm. C. De Mille is at work on the second Blanche Sweet
production under his direction. Miss Sweet Is supported by
Charles Clary, Ernest Joy, William Elmer and other mem-
bers of the Lasky all-star stock company.
February 5, 1916
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Three Mutual Masterpictures
**Lord Loveland Discovers America" (American), "Vengeance
Is Mine" (Horsley) and "The Idol of the
Stage" (Gaumont).
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
THERE is challenge in the word "Masterpicture," a chal-
leng^e of comparison with other five-reel products,
whether by the same producer or by others, a claim of
chief excellence which compels critical investigation, not only
on account of the exhibitor, but on account of those who have
set up a high ideal for themselves. In this day of good
scientific work the reviewer gives attention to the quality
I'f story portrayed, to the capacity of its interpreters and
to the director's skill. Has the author provided a soul and
Structure: has the actor responded to his opportunities, and
has the director treated the subject in accord with its re-
(luirements? Is the composite result such as will command
the attention of a mixed audience, one composed of refined
and intelligent people as well as those of immature minds
and unformed tastes? To people of deformed minds and
tastes no tolerated art of expression is addressed.
"Lord Loveland Discovers America" depicts the amusing
adventures of an English lord so besieged by creditors at
home that he visits America with the avowed purpose of
marrying an heiress. An unpleasant complication ensues.
His valet, impersonating Lord Loveland, brings about a wide-
sjiread distrust of the real nobleman, rendering it impossible
for him to obtain money from his letter of credit. The
genuine Lord Loveland is thrown on his own resources and
proves that there is a real man beneath tlie artificial creature
he has hitherto been, and the character is admirably im-
personated by Arthur Maude.
The play gives Arthur Maude a role which suits him in
every respect, in fact, the opportunity is so overwhelmingly
his that there is almost nothing for the rest of the cast.
Paint line of love interest is that of a lady he meets aboard
ship, but his comical experiences are those of being turned
out of his hotel in a dress suit for non-payment of board,
his baggage being retained, and his glimpses of hardship
in attempting to make his own living. The comedy is one
of amusing adventure; it is clean, and it will probably be
well-received. It is not, however, superlatively great.
"Vengance is Mine" affords Crane Wilbur a chance to
appear in the limelight almost constantly after the first reel
is over. Mr. Wilbur is a highly intelligent and capable actor
in roles suited to his appearance and temperament, and he is
probably able to give a good account of himself in roles
that are not, but he knows quite as well as a critic that
an actor -becomes great in the interpretation of a role for
which he is cast, or a dozen such, but not in having a role
cast for him. "Vengance is Mine" opens up with the at-
tempted seduction of an innocent young girl in a hotel room
by a blackmailing young villain. The villain's violent strug-
gles with the girl result in his discomfiture, but he tears
out tlie hotel register page on which HE wrote his name
"and wife," proof of nothing whatever, and preserves it for
future misuse.
Crane Wilbur in his impersonation becomes a rather arbi-
trary Governor, one who announces that he favors capital
punishment and he marries the girl whose seduction was
once attempted. The villain returns and demands three
thousand dollars from the Governor's wife foi- the hotel register
page on which HE wrote. The innocent wife promises to
meet the villain in HIS room, an outworn theatrical situation.
The Governor's younger brother overhears the plot and follows
in truly theatrical fashion to the room. Struggle. Girl shoots
villain. Younger brother enables her to get away, but he re-
mains and permits himself to be arrested for the murder,
thus forever compromising the Governor, and he is finally
convicted of murder in the first degree where no motive was
proven.
Now we know what to expect, the same old last-moment
pardon when the telephone wires to the prison are cut and
the Governor drives like mad in his car to save the innocent
victim after the real culprit lias confessed. It was done in
another Mutual feature about a month ago, and it has long
been the stock in trade of the amateur playwright. The
Chief Executive arrives in the electrocution room just as a
lever was about to be pressed which would end the innocent
man's life. The high-minded Governor, who would not before
pardon his innocent brother, condones the murder committed
by his wife, and the play concludes with his resignation from
office. There are a lot of irrelevant scenes throughout, such
as that of prison torture, which should be eliminated in the
final editing, and the whole trend of the story is morbid.
"The Idol of the Stage." The story of an actor of good
family, who marries a girl of good family and finally neglects
her and their child to revel in opium smoking. We are
treated to several views of a vile den, where "The Idol of
the Stage" drags down another woman who loves him. In
the weary course of time he becomes the regular thing, an
innocent convict, but he is to be pardoned when cured, the
object of keeping him in restraint in a veritable school of
dope fiends is to cure him of the habit. The stage convicts
wear stripes and sleep in a dormitory instead of cells. One of
them, a "trusty," attempts the seduction of the Idol's wife
when she visits him, drags her to an old mill and subsequently
induces a reporter to print the news that she is visiting her
husband on mere pretext, her real object being that of meet-
ing the "trusty." Through thousands of feet of such stuff
the "Masterpicture" drags its way.
It is occasionally claimed by salesmen that such stuff sells
better than any other kind of play, an unproven statement
and one possibly inspired by the fact that several powerful
plays by talented authors have painted a dark side of life
and drawn well, attracted wide-spread attention because they
dealt with some perilous economic or social problem, where
there was strong sincerity of purpose back of the proposition.
If it is true that commercial success depends upon the constant
lowering of motive and treatment, the end of moving pictures
as an art is already in sight. Who creates a demand for
the morbid if it is not those who produce the morbid? Is it
not true that the production of splendid stories, treated with
skill and interpreted with intelligence, reaching out to all
that is fair and just and merciful in human nature, will truly
provide masterpictures for millions who would love dearly to
see them?
T
"The Innocence of Ruth"
Five-Part Kleine-Edison Drama, Featuring Edward Earle
and Viola Dana, Is an Interesting Story from the
Pen of William Addison Lathrop.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
HE Edison company released on January 26 a flve-part
drama written by William Addison Lathrop. It is a
good picture. The story is of Ruth, a girl scarcely more
than a child, who by her dying and penniless father is con-
fided to the protection of Carter, a single man rather young
for so great a responsibility. The inevitable happens, to be
sure, but the course of true love, even when undeclared, proves
to be unsmooth. The dramatic situations are centered about
the efforts of Reynolds, an acquaintance of the guardian, who
proves a crook in the end, to seduce Ruth.
There is a bit of improbability attached to the attendance
at the charity ball of Edna, who lives in the home of Reynolds
and is supported by him — plainly his mistress. Nor was it
likely that at the denouement a detective would grapple with
a desperate man who had a revolver on a table near him
when the policeman very easily could have covered the crim-
inal with his own weapon. It paved the way for the killing
of the detective and the shooting of the escaping man by the
companion of the former, but it constituted an unnecessary as
well as an illogical mess of bloodletting. It was a bully strug-
gle, however, and probably that was Director Collins' object.
■ Viola Dana is a charming Ruth, whether as child or youth.
It is refreshing to see a screen character attempting a dance
as an incident in the unfolding of a story and find one who
really can dance instead of making a painful effort. Miss
Dana adds to the illusion of the drama by her skill and grace
in the "dance of the flowers" and as "Tama Tama." She dis-
Scene from "The Innocence of Ruth" (Kleine-Edison).
play.s ability, too, in the portrayal of coquetry, gayety and the
sterner moods. Edwin Earle as Carter is strong, finished.
He fits the part. Augustus Phillips is Reynolds and makes of
him a ruthless man of the world who will be properly disliked.
Mr. Tamamoto as Togo, the butler, makes his part stand out.
The picture is finely staged. There are large sets, as, for
instance, the theater scene and the ball that follows. There
are situations of strength. The picture is well played; and it
will make a release that will be enjoyed.
Rupert Julian in One Reeler.
"Arthurs Last Fling" is the title of a one-reel drama which
Rupert Julian is staging at the Universal City studio. The
story was written by Julian and In it he, Elsia Jane Wilson,
Hal Cooley and Rena Rogers play the leading roles.
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Comments on the Films
Exclusively by Our Own Staff.
General Film Company
THE LITTLE SISTER OF THE POOR iLubiiil, Jan, IT.— In tins
one-reel drama, written by Julian Louis Lamothe and produced by
Melvin Mayo, the hero, becomes infatuated with a woman of the
under world and gives up a pure young girl in order to make the
Magdalene his wife. The good woman becomes a nun, meets the girl,
who has now abandoned her old life, and helps her. The picture will
please the very liberal minded. It is well acted by Prancelia BTIIington.
Helen Wolcott. Donald Bradbury and Jay Morley.
THE SELIG-TRIDU.\'E NO. .-.. lUKl (Selig). Jan. 17.— The feature
item of this number is water sports at Isle of Jolo. P. 1.. on Thanksgiv-
ing Day. Chicago delegation at Washington : picking roses on snow-
covered bushes, Portland, Ore. ; crew of S. S. Thessaloniki, New York ;
Anchor line S. S. Perugia : exterminating moles and gophers, Salem.
Ore. ; laying corner-stone of American Federation Building, Washing-
ton : gas well. Corpus Christi, Te.xas ; Representative "Cyclone" Davis.
Washington ; gale at San Francisco ; Franklin Park Z-oo, Boston ; Black
Hand explosion, Sacramento ; cutting willow sapplings and repairing
levees, Linwood Landing. Miss. ; 17th LT. S. Cavalry at San Antonio.
Texas, completing the reel.
THEM WAS THE TOOD OLD DAYS (Vitagraphl. Jan. 17.— Not the
most humorous one-reel comedy from the typewriter of Mark Swan, but
the picture has considerable merit, and is capably acted by John T.
Kelly, Kate Price and Harry Fisher. The story contrasts the comforts
of modern times with those of early Colonial days, and has been well
produced by C. J. Williams.
THE TALE OF A COAT (Kaleml, Jan. 18.— Sherlock Holmes is bur-
lesqued in an amusing way during the action of this one-reel comedy.
As a master cracksman. Bud Duncan employes his comic energy without
restraint, and Ethel Teare. Charles Mulgro. Jack MacDermott and Gus
Leonard do their best to keep pace with him.
CANIMATED NOOZ PICTORIAL NO. 4 (Essanay), Jan. 10.— The caV-
toons with which Wallace A. Carlson has supplied this number are
surefire laugh-makers. The topics are all live ones and include con-
scription. Wilson, Ford, Bryan, baseball, etc. A Dreamy Dud episode
and scenes in the Canadian Rockies and Victoria, B. C., complete the
reel.
MISFIT BARON (MinA). Jan. IJO.— As the title indicates, this one-
reel comedy is founded on a case of mistaken identity. The usual com-
plications take place, the valet being mistaken for the master. Spirited
playing on the part of Bill Parsons, Carolyn Mitchell and the other mem-
bers of the cast infuses the reel with a fair amount of fun.
THE SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. li. 1!)16 (Selig), Jan. i;0.— Ladies at
Alamada, Cal,, preparing supplies for war victims, opens the number.
The feature item is fashion notes from Interior Africa. Death of In-
dian Cliief Ogallala Fire : recruiting for "Continental" army, Safi An-
tonio. Tex. : prominent men of the U. S. and Mexico ; Peruvian bark
Callao at San Francisco : moving picture manufacturers at Washington ;
ice boating at Maldin, Mass.; accident in C. & N. W. yard^, Chicago;
revenue cutter Seneca at sea : pet animals, Boston ; fancy skating, Chi-
cago, complete the list.
THE SEALSKIN COAT (No. 1:! of "The Ventures of Margueiite"
Series) (Kalem). Jan. 21.— Otto Hoffman, the author of this number of
the Marguerite serits has devised a clever detective story and the
producer has filled it with swift-moving "business." A diamond neck-
lace and Marguerite's sealskin coat nearly get that young lady into
serious trouble. Robert Ellis, Richard Purdon and Tom J. Evans are
in Miss Courtot's support.
A TELEGRAPHIC TANGLE (Vitagraph), Jan. 21.— .Maude Bonner has
furnished the Drews with a one-reel scenario that is equal to the best
of their material. The author shows a surprising familiarity with the
failings of mankind and their petty sins, but presents only the humorous
side of the question. The work of the stars and their support and the
production by Mr. Drew are up to the old standard.
THE OPEN TRACK (No. 0.3 of the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series) (Kalem). Jan. 22. — A motorcycle and a wild leap to the hand-
rail of a freight car supply the thrill in this number, and a hand of
counterfeiters supply the trouble, but Helen lands them in jail at the
finish. R. Adams. Clarence Burton, Franklin Hall. George Robinson
and Glen Cano are members of Miss Gibson's support.
INSOMNIA (Lubin). Jan. 22. — Mark Swan has written a one-reel
comedy of errors that is vastly amusing. The mishaps that Billie
Reeves goes through, in the leading role, are many and will prove the
source of much laughter. Arthur Matthews. Charles Griffiths and Carrie
Reynolds help Mr. Reeves to keep the reel moving at a lively pace.
A child, played by Inez Seabury, has a place in the story, and dojs
good work. The subject contains moments of marked suspense. Re-
view on page J.i4 of the January Sth issue.
THE EVANGELIST ( Lubin 1. Jan. 17.— This four-reel Unit Program
photoplay was adapted by Clay M. Greene from tue drama of the same
name by Sir Henry Arthur Jones, and produced by Barry O'Neil. The
scenes are ^nglish and the pHt deals frankly with several vital phases
of life. It has been made into a strong photoplay and staged with
liberality and skill. The cast is an excellent one and contains the
names of Gladys Hanson, George Soule Spencer, Jack Standing, Peter
Lang. Ferdinand Tidmarsh, George Clark, Arthur Mathews, Ro-^etta
Brice. and Eleanor Dunn. A review of the picture was printed in the
issue of Jan. 22 page 621.
WHY LOVE IS BLIND (Selig), Jan. 17— The acting of Jack Pickford
in this three-reel drama, written by Wm. A. McGuire. is worthy the
tradition of the family. He plays a hunchback boy who falls in love
with a blind girl, and finds happiness through the sacrifice he makes
for her sake. The story is out of the ordinary and strikes an under-
ci>rrent of real sympathy. It has been competently directed by George
.Nicholls. The other members of the cast include Guy Oliver, Wm.
Scott, Lillian Hayward, Frank Clark and Betty Nathan.
THE ANGiiL OF PIETY FLAT (Biograph), Jan. 18.— This two-reel
subject is a good story of outdoors— of the primitive west, with atmos-
phere well maintained. It was reviewed in the issue of Jan. 8.
THE BOOK AGENT'S ROMANCE (Essanay), Jan. 18.— The part
played by G. M. Anderson in tnis two-reel drama has considerable light
comedy. The story deals with a gang of crooks and their efforts to
secure a valuable necklace. Mr. Anderson, as the book agent, acci-
dentally gets mixed up in the affair, helps to foil the thieves, and wins
a bride. The play gives the star's admirers a chance to see him in a
different phase of his art and is an interesting screen drama. Ruth
Saville. Lee Willard and Eva Heazlett are the leading support.
A LIFE CHANCE (Biograph), Jan. Ifl. — A three-part drama contain-
ing strong situations. There is a good cast, containing Louise VaTe,
Franklin Ritchie, Gus Pixley. Jack Drumeir and Jose Reuben, 'fhe
subject was reviewed on January 8.
A DUEL IN THE DESERT (No. 9 of the "Stingaree" Series— Kalem) ,
Jan. IS), — The duel in this number is between "Stingaree" and inspector
Cairns. The highwayman and his partner, after escaping from prison,
are again retaken and again escape through a clever trick of "Stinga-
ree's." The desert scenes are well screened and the two reels are full
of action.
THE L-iW'S L\JUSTICE (Lubin), Jan. 20.— Edward Sloman is the
producer of this three-reel photoplay, written by Julian Louis Lamothe.
A young Italian girl, who gets into the clutches of a loan shark and is
for.:ed to serve a term in prison, is the heroine of the story. The plot
cmimand^ attention, the leading roles being played by Helen Wolcott,
George Routh and L. C. Shumway. A review of the picture was printed
in the issue of Jan. 22, page fi21.
H.'^'USE OF MYSTERY (Knickerbocker). Jan. 21.— In this three-reel
Star F'tature picture, Paul Gilmore plays the part of a U. S. Secret
Service officer. Mr. Gilmore has no difficulty in meeting the require-
ments of his role and becoming a satisfactory her] in an exciting melo-
drama that deals with smugglers, and a mysterious house where some
of the most vigorous of the action takes place. The picture is a good
specimen of its class and was produced by the Hockhimer Brothers.
Peggy Hamilton, Philo McColIough, Dick Johnson and Adelaide Woods
are members of the cast.
THE WHITE ALLEY (Essanay), Jan. 22.— A mystery is the leading
motive of this three-reel melodrama, written by Carolyn Wells. The
plot is somewhat slow in getting under way, but, after the keynote is
struck, the interest is maintained to the end. Most of the scenes take
place in or near a country home, the owner being murdered in a mys-
terious manner. The picture is well played, Harry Beaumont. Ernest
Maupain, Edward Arnold, Hugh Thompson, Elizabeth Burbridge and
Peggy Sweeney have the leading parts.
SECRET SEVE.N' (Vitagraph). Jan. 22,— This three-reel photoplay
lives up to expectations inspired by its title. It is a detective story,
in which a band of Italian counterfeiters make things lively for the
other members of the cast. If the play has a fault, it is an over-
supply of iilot. Adolph A. Thomas, the author, has put his material
together skilfully, however, and William Humphrey has been faithful
to his reputation as a producer. Carolyn Birch. William Humphrey,
Leo Delaney. Templer Saxe, Harry Northrup and Rose Tapley lead the
cast. Miss Tapley is especially excellent as Rita Bellona.
General Film Company Specials.
THE MISERS HEART (Biograph), Jan. 17.— This is good melodrama.
a reissue, in which appear among the players at present prominent
Robert Harron, Edward Dillon, Wilfreu Lucas and Charles H, Mailes.
Fox Film Corporation.
THE FOURTH ESTATE (Fox), Jan. 17,— This story of newspaper
and political life contains good situations and will make a popular re-
lease. The picture is reviewed at length in this issue.
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Kleine-Edison Feature Service.
THE IXXOCEXCE OF RUTH (Edison). Jan. 26.~A Kleine-Edison
feature in which Edward Earle. Viola Dana, Augustus Phillips and T.
Tamamoto have the leading roles. It is a well-made and interesting
picture, a review of which will be found on another page.
Metro Pictures Corporation.
HER DEBT OF HONOR (Columbia). Jan. 24.— The morbid tone ot
this picture will make it unsuitable for many houses, although there
is no escaping the strength of a number of the scenes and the power
of the acting of William Nigh, who also directed the production. He
portrays a degenerate with remarkable skill. Valli Valli is A con-
spicuous member of an efficient cast. Settings for the picture are very
good and they are well photographed.
Mutual Film Corporation.
MUTL'AL WEEKLY. NO. -Vi (Mutual I, -Ian. liti. — Running races in
San Francisco. Federation building ceremonies in Washington, scenes
during Youngstown strike. Pasadena rose tournament and views of the
Ford peace expedition in Norway are shown in this interesting number.
A BABY GRAND (Vogue). Jan. 1*0.— This i^ not an especially com-
mendable picture. It contains a good deal of slapstick business, and a
considerable display of women's legs. The head comedian persists in
trying ti varnish the legs ot the pretty young heroine in place of the
legs of the baby grand piano.
THE CriRL OF HIS DREAMS (Cub). Jan. 21.— A fair sample of farce
comedy with George Ovey featured. The comedian has a remarkable
dream in which a beautiful young woman appears to him. The idea
carried into real life has bitter mingled with the sweet.
MR. BUMPS. COMMUTER (Novelty). Jan. 21.— An escaped convict
invades Mr. Bumps' hTme. steals his clothes and causes much trouble.
There is no very definite plot and the situations are not very amusing.
This is only a fair number.
SEE AMERICA FIRST. No. U.I. -The Dells of Wisconi^in" (Gaumont),
Jan. 2.'1. — "The Dells of Wisconsin" is the title of this excellent con-
tribution t-o the scenic records of our country. On the same reel with
"Keeping Up With the Joneses."
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Jan. 2;{).— In this number of
these entertaining cartoons by Harry Palmer, the McGinnises go travel-
ing. Pa McGinnis has his troubles in a Florida swamp.
SAMMY'S DOUGHFUL ROMANCE (Vogue). Jan. 2.*;.— In this farce
comedy which displays considerable dough slinging, the average audi-
ence will, regardless of this fact, find much to amuse them. Sammy
is a baker who loves his employer's daughter, and has to resort to de-
ceitful measures in order to gain the consent of the young lady's father.
A SANITARIUM SCRAMBLE (American). Jan. 28.— A comedy num-
ber, featuring Vivian Rich and Alfred Vosburgh. The girl, after being
discharged as a nurse for paying too much attention to her lover. prt>-
tends her home is a private sanitarium. When the aunt comes unex-
pectedly, she has her guests pretending to be invalids. A familiar plot
handled in quite an amusing way.
WALK THIS WAY (Beauty). Jan. .'iO.— A comedy number, by Jack
Dillon, with Neva Gerber and Walter Spencer in the cast. There are
.some good contrasts between city and country types in this. The plot
is light and quite entertaining. This makes a number of about aver-
age intere-t.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
THE B^IT (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe Centaur). Jan. 22. --A
live-reel production featuring Betty Harte and William Clifford. The
type of life depicted in this play is most unwholesome. Its types are
interesting, and have been well portrayed by a competent cast. The
majoritv of the scenes of the play take place in frontier gambling
dens. A young girl is used as bait in one of these dens, and is after-
ward married to a trapper of good character. The element infused
into this portion of the story is the saving grace of the production.
THE MAN IN THE SOMBRERO (American). Jan. 25.— A pretty love
story told in two reels. The production is wholesome and not in any
way inoffensive, but at the same time is not above the average in any
other particular. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have the prin-
cipal roles.
THE BURGLAR'S PICNIC ( Thanhouser) , Jan. 2fi.— A three-reel sub-
ject, with a pleasing juvenile interest, by Clinton H. Stagg. The Fair-
banks twins are featured. They and their school girl chums go into
the woods for a midnight picnic. The old professor follows, loses his
glasses and gets into a deserted house where two burglars are making
headquarters. The girls appear and the burglars are captured. The
later scenes, on the wrecked train, contain more action and the close is
satisfying. There is no effort at sensationalism, the pleasing results
being obtained by a natural development of the story. The twins are
very attractive in this.
LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA (Mutual Masterpicture de
luxe American), Jan. 27.— A five-part production made by the American
Film Co. Arthur Maude is featured and Constance Crawley plays op-
posite him. The picture is an adaptation of the novel by C. N. and A.
M. Williamson, which has a plot well suited to screen purposes.
Arthur Maude, the talented English actor, gives a splendid imperso-
nation of the title role whicii is imbued with a delightfully refined
vein of comedy. In the adaptation of the story to the screen there Is
evident a tendency to overload the play, a fact that interferes con-
siderably with what should be an easy flow of circumstances.
VENGEANCE IS MINE (Mutual Masterpicture de Luxe Centaur),
Jan. .'!1.— In this five-part Centaur production Crane Wilbur is fea-
tured. The picture has its points of merit, but it is a pity that more
care had not been taken in the arrangement of the plot which has not
the strength or consistency of development that could be desired. For
instance, near the close of the story the governor refuses to pardon his
brother for committing a murder of which he believed him guilty.
But when it is discovered that his wife instead of his brother has com-
mitted the crime he makes a successful attempt to shield her.
THE BROKEN CROSS (American), Feb. 1.— A two-reel number,
featuring Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Queenie Rosson, Rose Don-
nelly and Harry von Meter. This is a bright, well-acted picture, with
a dash of adventure in the opening scenes, where the hero rescues the
fisher girl from drowning. Later he finds himself between two strong
affections. Propinquity leads him to take Helen, but on the eve of
their wedding he tells her of his former love for Dora. Helen, recog-
nizing the crass Dora had given him. sends him back to her. An un-
usually pleasing love story.
THE KNOTTED CORD (Thanhouser), Feb. 2.— A three-reel mystery
story, by Clinton H. Stagg, featuring Bert Delaney. Mignon Anderson
and others. The story is one that catches and holds the interest from
the beginning. The appearance of a knotted cord means that the
millionaire and the young detective are marked for death. The former
is killed, but the detective outwits the gang after numerous adventures.
This is well constructed and has several moments of melodrama which
is enjoyable in this type of story. The ending contains a surprise. Al-
together this makes a successful offering.
THE IDOL OF THE STAGE (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe Gau-
mont) , Feb. '.). — In this five- part production there has been utilized a
competent cast, with Malcolm Williams featured. The production is
not in any way a commendable one. On the contrary, it is most un-
wholesome in theme, and contains more than one of those nauseating
scenes which constitute the struggle of the male with the female too
often presented in the present day film feature.
THE EXTRA MAN AND THE MILKFED LION (Mustang). Feb. 4.—
A three- reel number, taken from one of the stories of Chas. E. Van
Loan, featuring Art Accord as Buck Parvin. The offering as a whole
is disappointing, as there is so much of the humor and general spirit
of the story that does not get on the screen. It leaves too much to
the imagination of the observer, and the scenes seem disconnected and
lacking in meaning. The disappointment is the greater because the
scenes themselves are extremely well handled and enacted by a large
and pleasing cast. The boxing contest with the kangaroo and Tommy's
blunder in the lion cage are the two best epis-odes.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
HADDEM BAADS ELOPEMENT (Bray). Jan. i:i.— An amusing
animated cartoon from the Bray studios. This cartoon has been done
by the well-known cartoonist, L. M. Glacken, and shows the remarkable
incidents relating to Haddem Baad's courtship which happened in the
meiocene age. On the same reel with "An Anthropoid Ape."
AN ANTHROPOID APE. Jan. i:i.— An interesting study
of one of the apes at the Bronx Zoo. In a dinner coat he sits at table
and drinks from a bottle, into whiih at intervals he squints telescopic
glances for the purpose of ascertaining just how much is left. This
belongs to the Ditmar series.
POLICE DOG ON THE WIRE (Bray). Jan. JT.— ^C. T. Anderson is
the artist of this cartoon which shows the police dog at his desk re-
ceiving the current news from his lady love, who takes her stand at the
corner saloon to watch over the police officer. A very amusing number.
On the same reel with "Extracting Poison from the Fangs of a Snake."
EXTRACTING POISON FROM THE FANGS OF A SNAKE, Jan. 27.
—.An intensely itneresting contribution from the Ditmar series. This
shows the poison being pressed fnm the sack above the fang, through
which it is precipitated into a small glass bowl.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION ON THE DARK CONTINENT (Photo-
color), Jan. 17. — An interesting industrial showing how railroads are
built in Africa with unskilled native workmen, and without proper
facilities of any kind. On the same reel with "The Lizard."
LT^KE LOLLS IN LUXURY ( Phunphilms) , Jan. 10.— An elaborately
staged farce comedy, in which Luke gets into a harem and rescues a
young girl from enforced slavery. The picture will be found very amus-
ing in spite of the fact that a good deal of slapstick business is re-
sorted to.
RIDING THE GOAT (King Cole), Jan. 22.— This is an amusing farce
comedy which introduces an Elks' parade in Los Angeles. The story
centers around a couple of simpletons who are treated to an amusing
initiation, after which they insist on marching in the parade, from
which they are roughly extricated.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
THE LOVE TRAIL (Gold Rooster PlayK Jan. 2L— A five-reel adapta-
tion of Richard Dehan's celebrated novel, "The Dop Doctor." The scene
of the story is laid in South Africa in the time of the Boer war. The
principal roUs are played by Agnes (^ynne, Fred Paul, and the play
which abounds in fine situations will be a welcome offering to an in-
telligent audience.
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THE HORRORS OF WAR (Pathe), Jan. 24.— This picture presents In
three reels some of the horrors of the great European war. There can
be no doubt as to the genuineness of these pictures, and the scenes of
awful desolation and death have been culled from among others too
horrible to exhibit. There can be no greater plea for preparedness than
these pictures present.
Triangle Film Corporation.
THE CONQUEROR (Kay-Bee). Jan. 23.~A society drama of the old
school with an entirely new interpretation. A fine story well handled.
THE GREEX SWAMP -( Kay-Bee) . Jan. 30.--A powerful story of
deterioration in the character of a young and loving wife when jealousy
begins to destroy her happiness, jealousy of a most primitive kind,
one without the slightest justification, yet shown as a natural out-
growth of intense affection at a critical moment. One of the most per-
fect plays of its kind ever shown.
BECATSE HE LOVED HER (Keystone), Jan. 16.— An amusing farce-
comedy, with Sam Bernard in the lead. Well handled and offering some
ingenious episodes.
A MODERN ENOCH ARDEN (Keystone), Jan. 16.— A big and thrill-
ing story, a real story, with a line of amusing incidents well calculated
to keep any audience in a good humor.
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. 'A (Universal). Jan. 1!).— Views of the
Rose Carnival at San Diego ; a California chicken farm ; Canadian
cavalry in fencing exercises, and the Ford peace party in Norway are
included in this.
WHEN AUNT MATILDA FELL (Nestor). Jan. 31.— A comedy num-
ber, in which Al E. Christie has revised one of his better plots. The
two hobo makeups are very funny and the action is pleasing. One of
the hoboes plays the count and wins Aunt Matilda's heart. An amusing
number.
IN DREAMY JUNGLE TOWN (Rex), Feb. 1.— A pleasing number
for little folks, featuring Violet MacMillen. The girl dreams she is a
jungle maid and has all sorts of experiences with animals and birds.
The animal characterizations are amusing. Fine offering for children.
SEA DOGTS AND LAND RATS (L-KO). Feb. 2.— A knockabout num-
ber featuring Gertrude Selby, Fatty Voss and Reggie Morris. Two
sailors join in the park flirtations and some rapid fire competition takes
place. The humor is of a rough sort. There is a laugh at the close.
BUILDING UP THE HEALTH OF A NATION, LESSON 3 (Powers),
Feb. 3. — Bernarr MacFadden in a new series of exercises and breathing
movements. This has an instructive side.
CAGED WITH POLAR BEARS (Powers). Feb. 3.— On same reel with
above. Views of a trainer in a cage with eight full grown polar bears.
The bears do some amusing tricks.
THE SOUL MAN (Imp), Feb. 4.— This number features King Baggot
as a wanderer returning home after ten years. He Is unknown to any-
one, including his former sweetheart, who fails to recognize him. The
latter is married and he saves her child. The number has not enough
drama in it to be called strong, but it is thought provoking and different.
W^ANTED— A PIANO TUNER (Joker), Feb. 5.— A good low comedy
subject, featuring Chas. Conklin, Wm. Franey and Gale Henry. The
makeups of the piano tuner and detective are good. This has a string
of laughs in it.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK. No. 7 (Powers). Feb. 5.— A diversified num-
ber, picturing the patent office department in Washington, scenes on
Ellis Island, and many views of native pastimes in the insular pos-
sessions of the United States. Photography uneven, but an interesting
and instructive number.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
THE PATH OF' HAPPINESS (Red Feather Photo-Play), Jan. 31.—
The first offering of this new brand features Violet Mersereau as a
girl of the woods, a part which fits her like a glove and to which she
brings much freshness and charm. The development of the story is
excellent throughout, with the exception of the bathing scenes which
were overdone and are to be cut down. Harry Benham and Sidney
Bracey play the city man and the hunchback. The plot is a trifle
conventional, but the story has many excellent touches and the pro-
duction as a whole unusually good. The photography and scenic effects
are very good.
OLD KING COAL (Universal— Special Feature). Jan. 31.— No. R of
the "Graft" series. In this instalment Tom Lanigan takes his brother
and mother to the country. While away The Fifteen plan to blow up
his apartments on his return. A mouse causes a premature ex-
plosion. Tom then carries out an investigation of the coal trust in
the face of numerous perils. He finally brings about the death of the
coal king, thus taking away another from The Fifteen. This is one
of the best constructed of the series. The scenes attending the coal
strike are particularly good.
THREE-FINGERED JENNY (Gold Seal), Feb. 1.— The third episode
of "The Journals of Lord John" series. This reverts In the first reel
to the episode of "The Grey Sisterhood" and goes over numerous scenes
previously shown. The new feature is the reunion of Paul Teano with
his wife, a member of the Sisterhood. This is a nice little mystery
in Itself, but does not greatly advance the main plot. The Instalment
closes with Maida again In the clutches of the Egyptian and his sister.
THE WISE MAN AND THE FOOL (Laemmle), Feb. 3.— A two-reel
number, by Lynn Reynolds, featuring Myrtle Gonzales, Fred Church and
Val Paul. This is a story of the eternal triangle and the plot has no
great novelty. The introduction of the parable in the second reel makes
a pleasing feature. His vision, after reading the parable, inspires the
hero to go back just in time to prevent his rival from marrying the
girl. This is an offering of average strength.
FLIVVER'S STILL ALARM (Nestor), Feb. 4.— A two-reel low comedy
number, featuring Charles Evans, the English comedian. This is a
burlesque, in which the fire chief's rival abducts the girl and sets fire
to the house. The fire company responds, with great deliberation, the
wagon hauling passengers and selling milk en route. Not as funny as
certain others in which this comedian has appeared, but has flashes of
good humor at times. The photography is uneven, hut generally ac-
ceptable.
PHANTOM ISLAND (Bison), Feb. 5.— A two-reel number, by Grace
Cunard, featuring Francis F'ord. Bert W'ilson, Dorothy Davenport and
others. Two lovers and their servant are cast upon a desert island,
inhabited only by an old man lost there in previous years. The char-
acters of cook and fiance are not very strongly drawn until the closing
scenes, when the cook proves to be a villain at heart. This is con-
ventional, but has pleasing atmosphere and is quite entertaining.
V-L-S-E, Inc., Specials
THE MISLEADING LADY (Essanay). Jan. 3.— Henry Walthall and
Edna Mayo play the leads in this fine drama. The story is interesting
and the settings artistic. The stars are ably supported by a good cast.
This film makes a good offering. For an extended review see page 618
of January 22 issue.
THE WONDERFUL WAGER (Lubin). Jan. 20.— Raymond Hitchcock
has done nothing better on the screen than his work in this two-part
comedy, constructed from a slight story by George V. Hobart. There is
a quantity of humor in his experiences while driving a Ford car to
Florida to win a wager. This picture is in all respects a high Class
offering.
THE ISLAND OP SURPRISE (Vitagraph), Jan. 24.— A picturesque,
romantic drama, written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and directed by
Paul Scardnn, with W'illiam Courtenay, Eleanor Woodruff and Zena
Keefe playing the principal roles. The most dramatic passages of the
production are laid on an island where the hero is stranded with two
women. They are attacked by savages and narrowly escape death be-
fore being rescued. The picture makes excellent entertainment.
World Film Corporation.
THE CITY (Shubert), Jan. 17.- Clyde Fitch's celebrated drama was
made into a picture by Theodore Wharton, who had an able cast at
his disposal, with Thurlow Bergen. William Riley Hatch, Elsie Esmond
and Edith Edney in the roles of first importance. The photoplay lacks
much of the force of the stage production, but probably will be well
received, a number of shortcomings notwithstanding. Exhibitors may
safely count upon the drawing power of the title.
A CIRCUS ROMANCE (Equitable), Jan. 24. — Scenes showing a circus
troupe traveling through the South contribute largely to the atmosphere
of this five-part picture, in which Muriel Ostriche gives vivacity and
charm to the character of a dancer. The story was well handled by
Director Charles M. Seay, whose company included Edward Davis, Jack
Hopkins. Catherine Calhoun and George Larkin.
FRUITS OF DESIRE (Brady). Jan. 31.— Robert Warwick Is the star
in this five-reel adaptation of Henry Russell Miller's novel, "The Am-
bition of Mark Truitt." The picture is not especially dramatic, but is
not without interest in the telling of the life story of a man who
realizes his dreams of wealth after a severe struggle. Mr. Warwick is
ably supported by Madeline Traverse and others.
The War Film Syndicate
Paul Bush Has Been Appointed Eastern Representative and
Will Make Headquarters in New York.
PAUL H. BUSH, who acted as New York manager for
the Indian Film Company during the exploitation of
the Tribune war pictures in the east, has been appointed
to act as eastern representative for the War Film Syndicate
of Chicago.
Mr. Bush will visit all the principal cities in the east, in
the interest of the War Film Syndicate, before establishing
himself in definite quarters in New York City. He left Chi-
cago Saturday, January 22, for Detroit, and from that city
will proceed to Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
and Boston and will arrive in New York about February 1.
The War Film Syndicate owns the exclusive rights to
the Wilbur H. Durborough German war pictures, the state
rights for which are now being sold.
"NE'ER-DO-WELL" IN LITIGATION.
Phillip and Lillian Klein, executors of the late Charles
Klein who was lost with the Lusitania, have sought to en-
join the release of the motion picture. "The Ne'er-Do-Well,"
made by Selig, upon the claim that the author. Rex Beach,
had previously sold the dramatic rights to Klein and that a
play was written and produced by him based on the book.
The action has been brought in the Federal Court.
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Manufacturers' Advance Notes
"THE EXTRA MAN AND THE MILKFED LION"
(American).
"The Extra Man and the Milk-fed Lion" is a three reel
comedy belonging to the Buck Parvin series, produced by the
American Film Company, Inc., at Santa Barbara, Calif.
When the Buck Parvin Company started to make this unique
picture it was discovered that a wild animal circus was needed,
but not obtainable. A big one in Los Angeles offered the right
opportunity, but neither money nor persuasion could induce the
Scene from "The Extra Man and the Milkfed Lion"
(American).
owners to have their precious charges pose for the camera.
Arthur Howard, who is a man of resource, undertook to steal
the circus. He could not carry it off bodily, but he did take a
lot of it away in film form. Mr. Howard rode in a taxi to the
circus, taking his camera and camera man with him, cautiously
concealed, and secured some capital scenes.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN METRO PICTURE.
To obtain several big and exciting scenes for "The Blind-
ness of Love." a forthcoming Metro production, in whicli
Julius Steger is starred, the entire campus of the University
of Florida was used, together with hundreds of the students.
The Metro company, headed by Director Charles Koran, were
making the exterior scenes in and around Jacksonville, Fla..
and had intended using a small seminary nearby for the
college scenes.
On a chance, Koran communicated with the University
officials, and asked if it would be possible to make some
pictures there. He was surprised and overjoyed when word
came back that they would be delighted to entertain the
Metro company, and as for pictures, they could go as far
as they liked.
Koran had his entire company at the University gates,
near Gainesville, the next afternoon. They spent the re-
mainder of the day rehearsing, and the students were given
two holidays in order to participate in the scenes. Two
foot ball teams were put in action, and they staged a hotly
contested game the next day while hundreds of students
in the grand stands rooted, and the camera clicked away.
MAURICE COSTELLO IN A NEW VITAGRAPH.
The Vitagraph Company has completed a five-part Blue Rib-
bon Feature, under the direction of Van Dyke Brooke, that pro-
vides a splendid vehicle for Maurice Costello. It is "The Crown
Prince's Double," a story of unusual interest in which Costello
is shown in costumes that set off his figure admirably. Cos-
tello portrays both roles, and through trick photography of a
high order, is shown talking to his double. In the cast are
Anders Randolf, Thomas Mills, Anna Laughlin, Norma Tal-
madge and others.
LESSER OPENING NEW YORK OFFICE.
Sol L. Lesser, who controls the United States rights on Selig's
"Ne'er Do Well," will open offices in New York, where he will
make his headquarters for marketing the "Ne'er Do Well" on
a national basis. B. M. Asher will precede Mr. Lesser a few
days to arrange for suitable offices and complete various details
so that everything will be in readiness when Mr. Lesser arrives.
Mr Asher will also act in the capacity of publicity manager.
CORRECTION IN CAST.
Moving Picture World.
Gentlemen: I desire to correct an error in the various re-
views of "The City." Dick Stewart is credited with playing
George Hannock, Jr.. "The Dope Fiend." This part was played
by Allan Murnane and Mr. Stewart played George Hannock, Sr.
I make this statement in justice to Mr. Murnane, without desire
to detract in any way from the work of Mr. Stewart. Both
gentlemen were excellent in their respective parts as the screen
will show. Sincerely yours,
THEO. W. WHARTON, Producer.
"DESTINY" (Essanay).
How a young man ultimately triumphs over the curse of
drink which has cost everything he held dear — sweetheart
and ambitions — and finally wins a place as judge of the
supreme court is the timely story told in this tliree act piece.
The play offers many opportunities to Bryant Washburn and
Ruth Stonehouse for the handling of stirring situations. It
comes at a time when so much is being written concerning
the evil of excessive drinking, and while it is distinctly a
story and makes no effort to point a moral, it carries some-
thing to interest those on both sides of the liquor question.
Bryant Washburn is the young attorney whose one weak-
ness is drink. Edmund F. Cobb, as his rival, gets him into
a state of intoxication and calls the girl, played by Ruth
Stonehouse, to gaze upon tlie man she is going to marry.
The attorney sees his engagement broken because of the
Scene from "Destiny" (Essanay).
trap and abandons his practice and leaves the country.
His despondency drives him lower, but he is snatched from
the depths by a former client, who in hope of repaying a
debt of gratitude, brings about a reconciliation with the boy's
father and a renewal of his engagement. Some years after
he is found happily married and a respected attorney who
realizes the height of his ambition — a seat on the Supreme
bench.
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^:,;fv?- • V-L-S-E Program
Big Four Offers a Number of Strong Productions for
February and March Release.
NEW releases announced by the V-L-S-E from each of their
companies for the present period, are noteworthy in the
strong heart-interest which predominates all of them.
Lubin's first February release, scheduled for February 14,
is "Dollars and Cents," featuring Ethel Clayton, who made
such a favorable impression in "The Great Divide," and Tom
Scene from "Thou Shalt Not Covet" (Selig).
Moore, whose initial appearance on the V-L-S-E program will
occur in this production. "Dollars and Cents" is an adaptation
of the novel which has recently appeared in one of the prom-
inent magazines, by Albert Payson Terhune. The play was
directed by Joseph Kaufman, and in addition to being built
upon a powerful story, is said to be replete with many novel
effects. Following this release, Lubin will present, "Her
Bleeding Heart," featuring Richard Buhler and Rosetta Brice,
another story of intense sentimental carrying powers. It will
be ready for booking February 28.
"Thou Shalt Not Covet," which is Selig's February release,
scheduled for the 7th, is a story built on the old Biblical
quotation, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife," which,
in itself, gives some conception of its possibilities as a heart
interest play. One of the startling scenes of this production
is the wreck of a large ocean liner. It features Tyrone Power,
Kathlyn Williams, Eugenie Besserer, and Guy Oliver.
On March 6. Selig will release "Unto Those Who Sin,"
with Fritzi Brunette in the principal part. This is a drama
written by James Oliver Curwood and directed by William
Robert Daly.
Essanay's offering on February 14, is a five act feature,
"Vultures of Society," written by Richard Goodall. The types
of the under-world from the cocaine fiend, to the genial colored
porter, have been well selected from the slum districts of
Chicago by E. H. Calvert who is directing the picture. The
principals of the production include Lillian Drew, Marguerite
Clayton, Ernest Maupain and E. H. Calvert. For their second
release in February, Essanay will present a modern day drama
called "The Discard," by Charles Michelson. It is one which
holds the attention from title to tail piece, picturing an ex-
ceedingly interesting side of life.
Vitagraph have re-arranged their V-L-S-E releases so that
the schedule for February begins with "The Crown Prince's
Double", released on the 7th, and is followed by "The Writing
on the Wall" on the 14th; "Kennedy Square," on the 21st;
and "One Night" on the 28th.
In March, beginning with the 6th, Vitagraph will put out
through the Big Four, "The Hunted Woman," "Colton U. S. N.,"
on the 13th; "The Two Edged Sword," on the 20th, and "The
Supreme Temptation" on the 27th.
More than seven hundred people are used in one of the big
scenes of "The Crown Prince's Double," when the story pic-
tures a movement to dethrone the king. Maurice Costello is
seen in this production and Norma Talmadge.
"The Writing on the Wall," which follows "The Crown
Prince's Double," was Olga Nethersole's starring vehicle, and
is a psychological drama of greed. Virginia Pearson, Joseph
Kilgour. Naomi Childers and Bobby Connelly are its principals.
"Kennedy Square." next on the schedule, is an echo of the
days when Baltimore was the social center of the South. It
was written by F. Hopkinson Smith, and presented by S.
Rankin Drew. It Is noteworthy for its delightful southern
atmosphere and lovable southern types.
"One Night," said to be an especially strong veliicle for
Robert Edson, for whom it was especially written, is being
produced under the direction of Mr. Harry Davenport.
WORLD FILM OBTAINS HOUSE PETERS.
An acquisition of big importance is announced by the World
Film Corporation in securing the services of House Peters
as the star for the next picture to be made at the Paragon
studio in Fort Lee. Mr. Peters is admittedly one of the
screen's most brilliant and deservedly popular stars and in
contracting with him for the new feature the World Film
directors feel that they have scored a veritable triumph.
Mr. Peters will appear in a five reel drama written by
Arthur Stringer, entitled "The Hand of Peril." Maurice Tourn-
eur, the versatile World Film director who has become general
manager of the reorganized Paragon studio, will direct the
picture in person. Work will start this Tveek. Mr. Peters'
leading woman is to be Miss June Elvidge, whose work in the
World Film productions of "The Rack" and "Love's Crucible"
has convinced the heads of the organization that in this charm-
ing actress they have a player of stellar possibilities.
Under the direction of Edwin August, "The Yellow Passport"
a new Russian picture in which Clara Kimball Young will
make her next appearance, is rapidly nearing completion. Only
a few minor interior scenes remain to be taken at the Peer-
less Studio. The picture has exceeded everyone's fondest hopes.
Director August has built up scene upon scene of tremendous
drama and his efforts have been highly successful.
"PEACE AT ANY PRICE" (Vitagraph).
Two Ford automobiles race at one another with every pros
pect of a head-on collision, in a new Vitagraph comedy, pro
duced by and featuring Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew. Just as thv
collision seems inevitable, a bearded figure rises from a trench
between the machines and announces, "Boy, there ain't no war;
the soldiers all went home last Christmas."
As may be guessed, the plot is founded on a nightmare of a
man wliose brain cells had been wearied by newspaper notices
of the wonder the Ford Peace Expedition was to have accom-
plished by Christmas. The film is called "Peace at Any Price,"
released on January 28.
"AROUND THE WORLD" (Cub).
For the Cub Comedy "Around the World." to be released
January 28 through the Mutual, a line reading something like
"a comedy with thrills" well describes the basis of this one
reeler in which George Ovey is featured. The comedy part is
very much in evidence throughout the one thousand feet,
whle the thrills are supplied through a real aeroplane flight
by George Ovey.
The story evolves around Jerry (George Ovey), who, buf-
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Lumley Hare, the English leading man who has been seen
in so many successful Broadway plays, is under contract with
the World Film Corporation. His first screen appearance will
be in support of Kitty Gordon in "As In A Looking Glass."
Scene from "Aroimd the World" (Cub).
feted about by the police, s^vitches a white and a colored baby
to avenge his wrongs. When the change is discovered the
miscreant finds himself in a ticklish position, and to escape
the pursuing policeman he jumps into a conveniently placed
biplane and sails away.
His flight is of long duration and eventually lands him In a
cannibal village. It is a queer looking place. The natives are
cannibals of the story book type, but they are not far behind
the times in other respects, for their village is equipped with
telephones, wireless and other devices of the present era. They
hold as captive a pretty white girl and, falling in love with her,
Jerry contrives to effect her escape. He has a hard time put-
ting his schemes into being, but at last luck favors him and
he sails back home with the girl of his choice by his side.
The biplane flights were made by Ovey himself and have
been done in a fashion of his own which is to say the least
Vi'as a daring undertaking.
Miss Belle Bennett plays "the girl," and among others in
Ovey's support are George George, Jefferson Osborne, Louis
FitzRoy and a host of others.
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"UNDINE" (Bluebird).
Bluebird Photoplays, Inc., offer as the third release in their
new series "Undine," a spectacular production, in five reels,
inspired by the fairy tale of the same title, written by De
J-V Motte Foquet. The producer, Henry Otto, found that the
scenario submitted by Walter Woods did not follow the written
tale very closely; a fact that was greatly to the advantage
of the screen production, for the original story could not well
be exactly translated to pictures.
There is enough of the tale appropriated, however, to keep
the theme intact.
Director Otto took his large company, headed by Ida Schnall,
who plays Undine, to Santa Cruz Island, California, where
beautiful and natural settings of forest, seashore and ocean
■were at hand to provide scenes for some wonderful photog-
raphy.
The incidents in the realm of Queen Unda will be found
particularly attractive. There are a score of maidens, clad
mostly in wisps of seaweed, when they are not encased in
nature's bathing suits, disporting themselves in the sea and
upon the sands. Fancy swimming and diving feats are among
the "close-ups," the most sensational plunge being made by
Miss Schnall who precipitates herself into the sea from a
measured height of 130 feet.
Beautiful spectacular effects are accomplished by photo-
graphing the dancing nymphs among the grottos and fan-
tastic arches formed by the rocks of the rugged coast; the
Scene from "Undine" (Bluebird).
scenes in the enchanted forest are beautiful with another
grandeur, and as a composite of land and water picturing
"Undine" is sure to be an artistic success, independent of the
various sensational features in which the fairy-photos abound.
"DIAMONDS ARE TRUMPS" (Selig).
"Diamonds Are Trumps' is a Selig multiple reel feature
drama produced by Wm. Robert Daly. "Diamonds Are Trumps"
is a detective story of an unusual type in which the sleuth
does not occupy the center of the screen on all occasions, and is
not the hero of the story. An all-star cast, including Fritzi
Brunnette supported by Lillian Hayward, Frank Clark, Edward
Scene from "Diamonds Are Trumps" (Selig).
J. Piel and others contribute to the excellence of this pro-
duction.
A clever crook is engaged in smuggling diamonds across the
border, and is never detected. Tom Roach, a detective, in love
with Kitty Randolph, is assigned to obtain incriminating evi-
dence against the crook, but fails. Then it is that Kitty Ran-
dolph takes the case into her own hands and completes the un-
doing of the shrewd smuggler.
The photography, scenic investure and acting are all of high
class. "Diamonds Are Trumps" will be released Monday, Jan-
uary 31st, through General Film Service.
LESSER RENEWS RIGHTS OF "THE SPOILERS."
Sol L. Lesser, president of the All Star Features Distributors.
Inc., bought the California rights for Selig's new edition of
"The Spoilers." In its original form "The Spoilers" was one of
the most sensational pictures ever made. It has been expanded
by the edition of many scenes serving to make clearer the
action in this great production.
"THE HEARTBREAKERS" (Vim).
Owing to the great demand for comedy, the Knickerbocker
Star Features will release on January 28, a Three-Part Feature
comedy-drama. Far from the slapstick order, it is a comedy,
carrying with it a bit of heart interest as well as fun.
Indications are that the demand for this comedy will be
great.
In this drama. Jackie Saunders, the famous screen star, takes;
"SEE AMERICA FIRST"— No. 18 (Mutual).
Milwaukee's real charms and picturesqueness have been over-
shadowed, perhaps, by the great industry which has made it
famous. The pretty Mutual Traveler will attempt to bring
some of Milwaukee's wonder spots to the eyes of motion picture
spectators in the Jan. 11 release of the Gaumont split-reel "See
America First" in the Mutual Program. The marvelous harbor,
with its tremendous facilities for handling the freightage of
the great lakes, the drives, parks and residential section,
picturesque Water street, the Soldiers' Home and the new
court house are among the places visited. A sight seeing trip
would not be complete, of course, without a glimpse of the
breweries, so the Traveler takes her spectators with her to see
the production of Milwaukee's greatest commodity.
In the second half of the reel, Harry Palmer, the cartoonist,
puts "Pa" McGinnis through his paces for "Ma" and "Julie"
in the animated comic, "Keeping Up With the Joneses."
MANY ARC CONTROLLERS IN USE.
It is obvious that the merits of the Speedco Arc Controller,
the machine manufactured by the Speed Controller Company of
259 William Street, New Tork, are rapidly being appreciated
in all sections of the country. Some of the theaters that have
recently been equipped with Speedco Arc Controllers are the
following: Park, Columbus Circle, New Tork; Loew's Columbia,
Washington; Loew's St. James and Loew's Globe at Boston;
B. F. Keith's Boston; Coliseum, Seattle; Orpheum, Grand Rap-
ids; Pantages, Winnipeg; City, Newark; Duplex, Detroit; City,
Brockton; Strand, Akron; Alhambra, Utica; Auditorium, Bal-
timore; Gertrude McCoy, Baltimore; Cambria, Johnston, and
Triangle, at Brooklyn.
Scene from "The Heartbreakers" (Vim).
the leading part of the Heiress, and does herself great credits
She is supported by the well-known Fred Whitman, while
other members of the cast are strong supports. Andrew"
Arbuckle, as the father; Frank Erlanger as the Count and!
suitor, with other suitors, Robert Grey, Daniel Gilfether and
Eddy Peters.
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"PIQUE," A BIOGRAPH FEATURE. v<i,i9riv,
One of Broadway's greatest successes, by the most famous
of all American dramatists, will become a picture feature
on February 16, when Biograph releases its superb three-reel
production of Augustin Daly's society drama, "Pique."
The piece is admirably cast, with Thomas Jefferson, Betty
Gray, "William Russell and Gretchen Hartman in the leading
roles. The action of the drama provides opportunity for
sharp contrasts in scenic effects, the exteriors including the
is a complete, independent -story in fotir parts, and is replete
fvith the most unusually thrilling scenes and daring feats.
Scene from "Pique" (Biograph).
Brooklyn Navy Yard and the deck of a battleship, and the
interiors ranging from a spacious cathedral nave to a thieves'
kitchen. For the scenes preceding the embarkation of the
Siero on his mission in the Spanish war, a full corps of U. S.
bluejackets was assigned by the Secretary of the Navy.
Completing the Biograph program for the week of February
14 are a spectacular single reel drama directed by D. W.
"Griffith, and a two reel thriller. "Just Gold," the re-issue,
•'Will be remembered by exhibitors as one of the most electri-
fying dramas of the Great Desert. Lillian Gish and Lionel
Barrymore head a characteristic cast. "His White Lie" is the
title of the two reel mystery drama, founded upon a man's
assumption of the apparent guilt of his sweetheart, whose
guardian is found murdered after an attack upon her. Claire
McDowell, Gretchen Hartman, Charles Perley and Charles H.
JMailes have the leading roles in an unusually strong cast.
"THE TRAGEDY IN VILLA FALCON" (Great Northern).
Announcement is being made by the Great Northern Film
Company, 110 West 40th street. New York, that they are going
Scene from "The Tragedy in the Villa Falcon"
Northern).
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to release a series of detective dramas of heretofore unprece-
dented action and Interest.
Alfred Hertel, the well-known Great Northern actor, whose
interpretation of the famous "Gar-El-Hama" pictures is known
all the world over, plays the leading role in this series, the title
of which is "The Man with the Missing Finger." On about
January 25th the first episode, entitled "The Tragedy In the
■Villa Falcon," will be released. This, as all the other episodes.
"MARTYRDOM OF PHILIP STRONG" IS EDISON'S
MASTERPIECE.
"The Martyrdom of Phillip Strong." an Edison feature,
founded on the Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's famous work "The
Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," scheduled for release through
Kleine-Edison Features, February 9, is, in the opinion of the
George Kleine forces, the most extraordinary production the
Edison Company has ever made.
It was reviewed last week at the Kleine Studios before a
representative audience of Kleine branch managers and prom-
inent New Y'ork exhibitors, and, at the close of the performance,
was unanimously declared the strongest subject of its kind
they had seen. The subject features Robert Conness and Mabel
Trunnelle who fairly covered themselves with glory in the
respective roles of the minister and his wife. Lovers of
Sheldon's beautiful story will remember the many situations
offering a wealth of opportunity for the strongest kind of
dramatic work. The death of the minister's child, his re-
nunciation of a life of luxury, and all hope of material reward
in his chosen calling, his battle against the organized forces
of riches and vice, and his final defeat at the hands of death
itself, are elements of a drama unrivaled for soul-stirring,
tear-compelling power.
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG IN "THE YELLOW
PASSPORT."
The long expected forthcoming feature of the World Film
Corporation starring Clara Kimball Young is announced for
release on February 7th. It has now been definitely decided to
call the picture, which "was directed by Edwin August "The
Yellow Passport." "The Yellow Passport" provides for Miss
Y'oung in the character of Sonia Sokoloff, one of the strongest
Scene from "The Yellow Passport" (World Film).
characterizations in which this beautiful emotional actress has
appeared.
The World Film Corporation lias provided for "The Yellow
Passport" a most effective production both scenically and to the
point of dramatic values. The scene showing the massacre of
the defenseless Hebrews in the Russian village by the Black
Hundred and the remarkably vivid and impressive character of
the entire photo-drama bid fair from all accounts to make this
one of the most worthy productions of the season.
The cast in support of Miss Young is also worthy of mention
including as it does, Edwin August, John Sinpolis, Mrs. Edward
Kimball, Florence Hackett, Nicholas Dunaew, Edward Kimball,
Robert Cummings, Alec B. Francis, Adolph Lestina, John Boyle
and others quite as well known.
UNIVERSAL STOCK CHANGES.
Joe Brandt, general manager of the IJniversal Film Manu-
facturing Company, has announced the following additions to
the Western Universal companies: — Guy Hedlund. general
stock; Lillian Peacock, C. Conklin and M. Morante, Curtis
Company; Harry Morris, Thomas Jefferson, Thelma Francis.
Billy Human and W. F. Musgrose, general stock; Bess Mere-
dith and Galder Johnstone, scenario department, and Gilbert
Warrenton, cameraman.
The following discontinuances have been announced: Barney
Furey, Worthington Company; "Walter Rogers, Jane "Walle,
Dixie" Carr, Sydney Ay res, general stock; Edythe Sterling and
E. B. Jackson, Hunt Company; W. H. Carer, Helen Reaume
and Rex Hodge, Smallev Company; B. A. Molfer and Joe King,
Madison Company; L. T. Clapham, Ford Company, and Robert
Rose of the McRae Company.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
807
NEWMAN'S NEW CHICAGO ADDRESS.
The Newman Manufacturing- Company, which manufactures
a complete line of brass poster frames, easels, railings, ticket
choppers, and other theater equipment, with factories in Cin-
cinnati, New York and Chicago, report that its Chicago plant,
located at 108 West Lake street, suffered a total loss by fire
on January 14. Temporary quarters have been obtained at
68 West Washington street, Chicago. All of the contracts of
its Chicago plant are now being executed by the Cincinnati
factory of this company, where additional force has been put
on in order to take care of the emergency, so as to cause no
undue delay in filling their orders.
Mr. Walter J. Newman, who has charge of the temporary
quarters in Chicago, states that there positively will be no
Interruption to business. He will be glad to receive his friends
at the new location. The company reports an excellent business
at its New York factory, located at 101 Fourth avenue, and at
its Cincinnati plant, 717 Sycamore street, and the outlook for
the year 1916 as more than encouraging.
ture Film company, with offices in Seattle, resulted in a deal
whereby Rosenberg acquires the rights for Washington and
Oregon on the "Ne'er Do Well."
LUCAS THEATER SUPPLY OPENS.
The Lucas Theater Supply Company is the name of a newly
formed wholesale and retail supply house of Atlanta, Ga., which
has taken over the entire business and holdings of Harry K.
Lucas, better known as "The Supply King," who for the past
ten years has been prominently identified with the motion pic-
ture Industry of the South. Mr. Lucas has operated an ex-
clusive supply house for several years, and will be actively at
the head of the new organization, having been elected secretary
and general manager. The Lucas Theater Supply Company
has been appointed exclusive Southern distributor for the
Simplex projector and is now making arrangements for
territorial dealers. A tremendous stock of motion picture
equipment and machine parts is carried, including an initial
shipment of fifty latest improved Simplex machines, which is
possibly the largest single order ever shipped to that section of
the country.
HELEN HOLMES COMPANY IN NEVADA.
Helen Holmes and Director J. P. McGowan have taken tlieir
"Girl and the Game" company to the arid desert regions at
Las Vegas, Nevada, where the work of producing Frank H.
Spearman's thrilling railroad film play will be continued with-
out Interruption by unfavorable weather. This precaution has
been taken to prevent delay.
For three weeks Los Angeles has been shadowed by dull-
gray clouds. Sunshine has only been intermittent. Under
these conditions, brilliant photography has been impossible.
Rather than wait for good light, which is uncertain at this
time of the year, the entire work of producing "The Girl
and the Game" was moved across the Sierra Mountains on
two hours' notice.
ARROW MAKES "THE WOMAN'S LAW" FOR PATHE.
The first Pathe Gold Rooster Play to be made by the Arrow-
is "The Woman's Law" in which Florence Reed, who has
starred In Pathe's "At Bay" and "New York" will be featured.
Supporting members of the cast are Duncan McRae, brother
of Bruce McRae, the Pathe player, who appears in a dual role,
and Anita Scott, Lora Rogers and Master Jack Curtis. "The
Woman's Law" was adapted from the well known novel of
American society lite by Mrs. Maravene Thompson. The sce-
nario was written by Harvey E. Thew and Albert S. Levino.
Lawrence B. McGill is directing the picture. It is worthy of
note that Miss Reed, Director McGill and Duncan McRae unite
in saying that the scenario is the best they have ever seen or
played.
PIONEER HAS BUFFALO BRANCH.
Announcement is being made by Nathan Hirsh, president of
the Pioneer Feature Film Corporation, 126 West Forty-sixth
street. New York, that the volume of their business has in-
creased to such an extent that they found it essential to estab-
lish a branch office in Buffalo, at 39 Erie street. This branch
will be supplied with new prints of all features purchased by
Mr. Hirsh, thereby furnishing the up-state exhibitors with an
unexcelled service.
MACHINE TRANSPORTED BY DOG TEAM.
G. A. Metcalfe, well known on the Pacific Coast as a distri-
butor of motion picture supplies and located in San Francisco,
California, recently sold a Power's motion picture projecting
machine to a mining camp located 150 miles inland from
Seward, Alaska. This machine will be sent to Seattle and
from there by boat to the Far North. After reaching Seward
it will be transported by an Alaskan dog team and sled over
the snow and ice to its destination.
WELL" FOR
ROSENBERG SECURES "NE'ER DO
NORTHWEST.
A chance meeting at the Sherman House in Chicago between
Sol. Lesser, who controls the United States rights on the "Ne'er
do Well," and M. Rosenberg, manager of the Northwestern Fea-
NOVEL PUBLICITY STUFF.
The last word In newspaper display advertising is offered
by the Triangle Film Corporation in the form of the so-called
"Triangle Ad Sheet" which has just been issued. This is a
sheet about the size of a newspaper, which contains 10 model
ads. They are distinguished from the usual type of theatrical
ads by these characteristics: (1) The characteristic Triangle
border around each advertisement and a Triangle displayed
somewhere in the ad; (2) plenty of white space; (3) the upper
part a 65 screen half tone of two or three attractive characters
in the play; (4) the name of the play in large type followed
by a few paragraphs in 10 or 12 point type; (5) blank space
at the bottom for name of local theater and address. The ads
will attract because of the exceedingly lively pictures at the
top. Then the name of the play is firmly impressed on the
mind of the reader, following which he is drawn to see the at-
traction by the convincing short argument that follows, and
finally the address tells him where to go.
BIG CABARET SCENE A FEATURE OF "THE DEAD
ALIVE."
It will seem as if an entire restaurant had been requisitioned
by the Gaumont company when its production of "The Dead
Alive" is seen on the screen. In this five-reel feature Miss
Marguerite Courtot makes her bow as a Gaumont star. She
is being directed by Henry J. Vernot, the author of "The
Dead Alive." Over a hundred diners are seen grouped about
the tables, and a cabaret performance is in progress. For
this Gaumont secured a women's orchestra from one of the
Jacksonville leading hotels, as "well as four professional
couples for ball room dances and four professional classic
dancers. In the cast of principals appear Sydney Mason, W. J.
Butler, and Henry W. Pemberton. There is a great deal of
confetti throwing, and at the end of the scene the restaurant
has a carnival air.
OTIS TURNER has concluded his production of F. McGrew
Willis' film version of "The Pool of Flame," a novel by
Louis Joseph Vance, and the last of the Terrance O'Rourke
series. J. Warren Kerrigan plays in the stellar role of this
with Lois Wilson opposite. The supporting cast consists of
Bertram Grassby, Wadsworth Harris, Maude George and a
number of the best known of the western Universal stock
players.
* * *
Billie Reeves' latest comedy release, entitled "Insomnia," was
written by Mark Swan. Billie is capitally supported in this
comedy by Carrie Reynolds and a capable company.
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Margaret Turnbull is now working on a story for Fanny
■Ward, in which the latter will be supported by Jack Dean,
Sessue Hayakawa and his wife. Tsuru Aoki.
* * *
Henry Kolker, who created so favorable an impression in
"The Warning," a Triumph-Equitable production, was to have
begun work at once on his second feature. However, previous
to his joining the Equitable forces he had entered into a con-
tract which called for his association with Miss Billy Burke,
and President Spiegel of Equitable, rather than embarrass him,
has suspended his contract until May 15th, at which time Mr.
Kolker will become an exclusive star for the Equitable.
Lynn Reynolds is completing a two-reel drama written by
himself under the title, "The Wise Man and the Fool." Myrtle
Gonzalez, Frank Newburg, Val Paul and Alfred Allen appear
in the leading roles.
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Posters issued with the first number of the Selig Tribune,
the twice-a-week news film issued by the Selig Company
and the Ciiicago Tribune, have caused much favorable com-
ment. The posters are prepared to resemble the first page
of a metropolitan newspaper. There are the headlines, text,
etc., just like a newspaper with the exception of course, that
the lay-out is greatly magnified.
* * *
The Signal Film Corporation is entering into negotiations
with one of the best writers of rag time in America, for a
musical number, "The Girl and the Game." to be played in
every theater where this picturized novel by Frank H. Spear-
man ia shown.
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Cleo Madison is nearing the conclusion of her five-reel Uni-
versal feature entitled, "A Soul's Crucible." The story was
written by Miss Madison and Kathleen Kerrigan and in its pro-
duction the former is supported by Edward Hearn, Ray Han-
ford and William Mong.
* • •
William Robert Daly, the Selig director, is at present work-
ing on a Selig multiple reel feature entitled "His Brother's
Keeper." Eugenie Besserer and Fritzi Brunette have very
strong parts.
* • •
Burton King, recently of the directorial forces of the Famous
Players Film Company, has joined the producing staff of the
Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation, and has begun work
on the feature, "Man and His Angel," in which Jane Grey and
Henri Bergman are co-starring.
• • • .
E. J. Le Saint has begun the production of the fourth episode
in "The Journal of Lord John." which Harvey Gates is adapting
for the screen from the story by C. N. and A. M. Williamson.
William Garwood is featured with Stella Razeto, Laura Oakley,
Albert MacQaurrie and Carmen Phillips supporting.
* * •
"Celeste of the Ambulance Corps," the three-reel war drama
lately produced by the Edison company, was made under the
direction of Burton George. The material used in the picture is
out of the ordinary, and Mr. George has transferred it to the
screen in a very creditable manner.
• * •
Los Angeles, Cal. (Special). — With the closing of the Edendale
studio of the Selig Company the developing and projecting de-
partments have been re-established at the Selig Zoo studios.
* * *
Harry Handworth, the latest acquisition to the Equitable
directing roster, is at work on Marguerite Leslie's first screen
effort, "The Pain Flower." George Anderson, Fritzi Scheff's
husband, is supporting Miss Leslie.
• • *
Robert Leonard is at work on the production of a two-reel
comedy drama written by himself under the title, "The Win-
ning of Miss Construe." Leonard, Ella Hall, Mac Robbins and
Kingsley Benedict appear in the leading roles.
• • •
Frank Sheridan, Arthur Ashley, eighteen other principals and
the directorial staff, headed by John Ince, will go to Buffalo,
New York, shortly to work out on the ice of Lake Brie sev-
eral of the scenes in "The Struggle," Sheridan's first Equitable
vehicle.
HUNTSVILLB, ALA. — W. T. Hutchens will, it is reported,
erect a modern moving picture theater at the corner
of Jefferson and Clinton streets to be leased to C. L.
Hackworth.
ANGELES CAMP, CALIF. — The Angeles theater has been
taken over by J. L. Davis.
EUREKA, CALIF. — R. Kerby has taken over the management
of the Sequoia theater.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — The Alhambra theater at 731 South
Hill street, has been leased by Frederick Miller.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — J. C. Quinn, who recently purchased
the interest of Edward Millard and Barney Cavanaugh, in the
Isis theater, has made a number of improvements to the house.
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — The Alhambra theater at 815 Fifth ave-
nue is now being conducted by John R. Carlisle.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Edward M. Evers has remodelled
the moving picture theater at 2774 Diamond street.
ALBION, IDAHO. — A modern fireproof moving picture theater
Is being erected on the site of the Lewis property by Benjamin
and James Mahoney.
ELOOMINGTON, ILL. — Lyons & Schnepp have opened their
new moving picture theater, the Castle.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — Fred Wolkau has decided to erect a
two-story moving picture theater, 66 by 125 feet, with founda-
tion for tour additional stories.
EAST ALTON, ILL. — A new moving picture theater has been
opened by Thomas Vanpreter, with seating capacity of 300.
HAVANA, ILL. — A new addition has been built to the Castle
theater and the seating capacity increased.
MACOMB, ILL. — L. L, Butterfield & Son have disposed of their
Interest in the Gem theater to J. P. Wilson.
GOSHEN, IND. — A pipe organ, costing $5,000, has been in-
stalled in the Jefferson theater.
MICHIGAN CITY, IND.— The Willard theater has been thor-
oughly renovated.
SIOUX CITY, lA. — Work has been started on the erection of
a one-story moving picture theater, 50 by 125 feet, to cost $10,-
000. Those concerned in the project are A. Ortzon, Klaaa
Brothers and I. WIgodshy Co., 1576 Dale street.
AGENTA, KANS. — A new moving picture theater has been
erected here by Frank Yates and George Smith. It cost $7,000.
DODGE CITY, KANS. — The Beeson is the name of a new mov-
ing picture theater opened here.
ELLIS, KANS. — A new moving picture theater has been
opened by Robert Maxwell.
EUREKA, KANS. — A new moving picture theater has been
opened by W. S. Shively. It has been named the Princess.
STERLING, KANS. — The Empire theater has been leased by
J. T. Peters.
BASTROP, LA. — C. J. Goodwin, who operates the Princess
theater, has made extensive improvements to the house. New
exits have also been constructed.
SACO, ME. — The Maine Theaters, Inc., is erecting a new mov-
ing picture theater, with seating capacity of 800.
BALTIMORE, MD.— William Freitag, Jr., 918 North Bond
street, has the contract to erect a one-story moving picture
theater for George Kusenhofer, 1517 East Eager street. The
structure will cost about $10,000.
BALTIMORE, MD.— Henry Pfeil Manufacturing Company,
559-65 Robert street, will erect a one and three-story brick
moving picture theater and apartment building, 60 by 70 feet,
on Robert street, near Pennsylvania avenue; tin roof, wood
floors, steam heat; cost $10,000.
BOSTON, MASS.— Grove Hall Theater, Inc., will commence
work about April 1 in the erection of a $70,000 moving picture
theater.
BROAD BROOK, MASS.— Max Black has opened a new mov-
ing picture theater here. It will be i .-lown as the Strand.
LAWRENCE, MASS. — The Star theater has been remodelled.
CARO. MICH. — Charles Montague is erecting a two-story
fireproof moving picture theater, 48 by K" 'oet, to cost ap-
proximately $30,000.
DETROIT, MICH. — Frank Farrirf n Company have the con-
tract to erect a brick fireproof moving picture theater on Michi-
gan avenue for Jacob Cohen and William Burnstein.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. — The Kalamazoo Amusement Company,
which recently took over the Orpheum theater, plan extensive
improvements to the house.
MORENCI, MICH.— C. F. Matthes & Son, of Adrian, Mich.,
have the contract to erect a fireproof moving picture theater
on Main street, 20 by 120 feet, for M. L. Gay.
HARRISONVILLB, MO.- — A new opera house is being erected
here by Charles Schnell, to cost $10, COO.
PALMYRA, MO.. — Plans are being considered by the Com-
mercial Club for the erection of a modern fireproof moving pic-
ture theater, to cost about $10,000.
ST. LOUIS, MO.— Edward J. Carroll and William T. Findley
are erecting a two-story moving picture theater, store and
office building at the corner of Hamilton terrace and Hodia-
mont avenue. There will be three stores on the ground floor.
The cost will represent an investment of about $35,000.
NEW ROCHELLB, N. Y. — Benjamin von Ottinger contem-
plates erecting in the early spring a modern fireproof moving
picture theater, 75 by 160 feet, to cost approximately $60,000.
NEW YORK, N. Y. — Estate of James McGuire are consider-
ing plans for a one-story moving picture theater, 63 by 160
feet, to cost $15,000.
SCHUYLBRVILLB, N. Y. — The Olympic is the name of a new
moving picture theater opened on Main street by T. Capron.
SYRACUSE, N. Y. — The store property at 117 Pond street has
been converted into a modern moving picture theater. It is
being operated by C. W. Allen.
POUGHKBEPSIE, N. Y.— More than $30,000 will be expended
In the construction of a handsome four-story moving picture
theater and office building by local interest. The theater will
occupy the ground floor.
CLEVELAND, O. — Metter, Lloyd & Co., Hippodrome annex,
have the contract for the erection of a one and two-story mov-
ing picture theater, 130 by 66 feet, to cost $30,000, for Frame
Realty Company.
BEND. ORE. — W. P. Murphy is erecting a two-story concrete
moving picture theater, to cost about $6,000.
CONDON, ORE. — The American theater has been leased by
W. D. Ingles.
SALEM, ORE. — Stewart & Engstrom have the contract for
alterations and improvements to the Grant theater. About
$2,500 will be expended on the work.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — Kroenig Construction Company, ';08
Majestic Building, have the contract to erect a one-story mov-
ing picture theater, 50 by 115 feet.
Send for catalog of Niagara Gem Slides, any sample 10c. , any dozen
$1.75. Now is the time you need slides. Why not take advantage e(
this offer and order today 7
Niagara Slide Co., Lockport, N. Y.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
809
Trade News of the Week
Gathered by Ovir Own Correspondents
MONTREAL NEWS LETTER.
By G. Gallagher, Montreal Correspondent
ot Moving Picture World.
"Cabiria" Comes Back.
The Montreal public has been given
a treat these last few weeks, when
"Cabiria" was brought back to this city
to play at more popular prices. This
massive twelve-reeler played last year at
the Princess theater in this city at prices
equal to those demanded for large legiti-
mate shows. The film is being handled
In Montreal through the Kleine-Edison
office, the man on the job being Mr. J. A.
Darnaby. Mr. Darnaby states that the
picture is meeting with fine success In
this city. He further states that the sub-
ject has been booked solid for several
months to come. We are not afraid to
say that it is the finest film ever shown
in this classic burg.
W. B. Naylor in Charge at Casino.
The Casino theater is now under the
management of W. B. Naylor. Mr. Nay-
lor is a newspaper man and showman
combined. At one time he edited a local
Sunday sheet. His theatrical activities
have been seen in the Northern Ontario
mining district, and in the city of Man-
chester, England. Mr. Naylor says that
already the Casino has shown signs of
Improvement.
Maurice West Not Fox Booker.
The various friends of Maurice West,
formerly manager of the Family theater,
■ Montreal, will be Interested to know that
he is now connected with the Fox Cor-
poration in the capacity of traveler. Mr.
West is very popular and everybody
wishes him success in his new sphere of
activities.
IN ONTARIO.
Advance Deposit for Light.
Every moving picture theater manager
In Toronto was visited recently by a
representative of The Toronto Electric
Light Company who notified the man-
agers that all would have to make a de-
posit in advance for future service from
the company. No reason is apparent for
this move which is surprising in view
of the fact that nearly every theater in
the city also has wire connections f)r
service with the Toronto Hydro-Electrl^
Corporation which is a municipally-oper-
ated concern.
Two Hundred Long Distance Calls.
A very unique advertising feature for
the Ontario Mutual branch with head-
quarters at Toronto, has been arranged
by Manager Jack Harris. He has con-
tracted with the Bell Telephone Company
for two hundred long distance calls and
he purposes having a personal conversa-
tion over the wire with that many movi-.ig
picture theater exhibitors throughout tne
Province. The calls will be limited to
fifteen minutes each and twenty calls will
be made each day.
Toronto Theater Changes.
Mr. S. Fine, formerly with the Mutual
Exchange at Toronto, has been made
manager of the New York and Royal th"e-
aters in Eglinton, a Toronto suburb.
These houses are owned by Mr. R. Mc-
Clelland.
Ontario's New Theater Law
Makes Patriotic Shows Legal on Sabbath — No Restriction on Kind of Pictures
Showm — Nothing Said About Terminating Privilege — Vaudeville in Picture
Theaters — New License Schedule.
By W. M. Gladish, Toronto Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
sion is given absolute control over in-
spection of electrical appliances and wir-
ing before and after building con-
struction.
Moving picture men of Ontario, in gen-
eral, consider these changes to be just
and reasonable in practically every re-
spect.
A NUMBER of important regulations
embodied in "The theaters and Cine-
matographs Act" which govern the opera-
tion of moving picture tlieaters In On-
tario have been straightened out through
changes wliich were announced by the
Provincial Government on Thursday,
January 12.
Sunday Shows Made Legal.
A startling innovation is the legalizing
of Sunday shows, but in every Instance
these must be for patriotic purposes only.
The nature of the films to be exhibited
at a Sunday performance is not restricted
in the slightest, however. Nothing is said,
either, as to the necessity for patriotic
shows after the termination of the pres-
ent war.
Vaudeville With Film Shows.
Another important amendment re-
stricts the amount of vaudeville which
may be included as a part of the regular
program at a moving picture theater.
Under the old regulations, a theater man-
ager was permitted to stage one vaud-
eville act and some. It Is declared, took
advantage of the general wording ot the
clause by putting on an "act" which oc-
cupied periods up to fifty minutes and
which required changes of scenery and
relays of principals. Under the re-worded
clause, no vaudeville act in a moving
picture theater can exceed fifteen minutes
and the number of people in the act al-
lowed is limited to a team of two. No
change of scenery is permissible.
Censors May Recall Films.
Power is given to the Board of Censors
to recall any film which they have ap-
proved and the recall can be made at any
time and for any reason. An exception Is
made In the case of films which have been
examined and passed by the Theatri al
Board of Appeal, whose decision with re-
gard to any reels Is to be considered final
and binding upon all parties. This rule
has been adopted, undoubtedly, through
the mix-up in connection with the au-
thorizing of the showing of the Johnson-
Wlllard fight pictures in Ontario last fall.
These pictures were never exhibited be-
cause the films were "recalled." A ques-
tion as to the legality of this move was
made at the time.
New License Schedule.
A change in the schedule ot license
fees which greatly benefits the moving
picture theater proprietors in small cen-
ters has been made. Under the former
regulations the cost of a theater license
in a town of 10.000 population or less was
$50 per year. The new schedule is as
follows: For theaters in municipalities
of 8.000 to 10.000 population an annual
tee ot $50 is required; 6,000 to 8.000 popu-
lation, the fee is $40; from 4,000 to 6,000
population, $36; from 2.000 to 4,000 popu-
lation, $20, and the theater fee In a place
having less than 2,000 people is only $10
per year.
Electric Inspection.
The electric inspection department of
the Provincial Hydro-Electric Commis-
NEW WORLD FILM MANAGER.
Another announcement contains the In-
formation that W. A. Campbell is to be-
come the new Toronto manager of the
World Film and Mr. Wright has left to
assume control ot the World business in
the Canadian West.
TORONTO'S FILM BALL.
Academy Hall, Toronto, was crowded on
Friday night, January 21, tor the occasion
ot the Moving Picture Protective Asso-
ciation's ball, which was generously sup-
ported by many ot Toronto's moving pic-
ture theater managers. It was the first
event of its kind in Toronto.
STARFILMS OPENS NEW OFFICES.
Starfllms, Ltd., controlling Metro re-
leases in Canada and formerly trading
under the name ot Metro Features, Ltd.,
have opened fine new headquarters for
Canada at 7 Phillips Square, Montreal.
The entire building is occupied by the
company and the fittings throughout are
elaborate as well as practical. One con-
venience is a private projection theater
with a seating capacity ot thirty-five.
Outside a fitty-foot electric sign fiashes
the names of the latest release.
S. LOTZ TO MANAGE ONTARIO
GENERAL FILM.
All the branch managers of the Gen-
eral Film Company In Canada met in
Montreal recently for an important con-
ference when a number of changes in the
Canadian personnel were made. Among
those who attended were Messrs. H. Law
and W. Fenton, ot Toronto. As a result
ot this conference Mr. Law continues as
Toronto manager of the General Film
Company, but Mr. Fenton relinquishes his
position as manager ot the Ontario dis-
trict and is succeeded by Mr. S. Lotz,
formerly Montreal manager of the Mutual,
it is understood.
HAVE CLUB HEADQUARTERS.
The moving Picture Protective Associa-
tion ot Toronto decided recently to open
oflRce and club headquarters on the second
floor of the Mary Pickford theater build-
ing. Queen street and Spadina avenue.
The President ot this association is Mr.
W. J. LIscombe: the secretary, W. West-
cott and the treasurer, Mr. Appleton. The
association formerly held Its meetings In
Occident Hall, Queen and Bathurst streets.
Advance deposits for light 8pt caps and Ic
810
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Films on Steamboats
Maine Exchange Men Worried by Notice That the Federal Regiilation Against
Carrying Films on Steamboats Will Be Enforced — No Danger in Film Pack-
ages As Now Shipped — Will Cut Off Many Places.
By John P. Flannagan. Maine Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
always a favorite with Bostonians and
Manager Morris predicts that the new
house will be even more popular.
T5 ANGOR, ME. — Maine exchanges ara
considerably exercised over the Fed-
eral regulation which went into effect last
June and is now to be enforced, forbidding
the shipment of moving picture films on
ster^mboats. Up to the present time, this
rr-<^ulation has not been carried out by
the poTvers that be. but the exchange men
W€-re notified last week that it Is going to
be carried out at once. Shipments by
■water is the chief reliance along the
Maine coast and many inhabitants live on
Islands.
The exchange men assert that films. r9
they are now packed for shipment, are
not dangerous by any means. They are
packed in two containers, one within the
other, and each fireproof. It is quite
different from the old days when films
were carelessly shipped with only a paper
wrapper.
If the law is enforced, or if it cannot be
modified, residents of the Islands along
the coast are going to be deprived of
much amusement. Motorboats may be
called to their assistance, it is true, but
they are not dependable in rou,gh weather
and arrangements could hardly be made
by the express companies for the use of
small craft to deliver films. In some
cases, stage lines may be used, especially
for places not wholly isolated by water.
Places along the coast that will be af-
fected by the law are Bar Harbor, Booth-
bay Harbor. Brooklin, Castine, Dark Har-
bor. Lubec, North Deer Isle, Seal Harbor.
Sedgwick, Southwest Harbor, Sorrento,
Southport. Sriuirrel Island and Sullivan.
also inland points such as Kineo and
Naples.
[Many of these coast towns are places
of Importance even in winter. Many more
Important towns might be named to
which the direct and natural express and
freight routes are by water. The regu-
lation is another instance of half cocked
ofllcial action. Legislators who don't like
their work well enough to keep awake on
it are a deadly nuisance to the people
who honor them with positions of re-
sponsibility and pay them to be on the
job. Well packed film is no more danger-
ous than a couple of barrels of kerosene
on a ship.]
EXHIBITORS HONORED BY ELKS.
Moe Marks and Allen Newhall Pre-
sented with Life Membership.
By William Fiynn. Boston Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
LTNN, MASS. — Moe Marks, proprietor of
the Strand theater at Lynn, and his man-
ager, Allen Newhall. were presented "with
life memberships in the Lynn lodge of
Elks during the Elks' Night celebration
at the theater on Wednesday, January 19.
The affair was one of the most brilliant
of its kind ever staged in Lynn and the
two guests of honor were taken coin-
pletely by surprise.
Members of the Lynn lodge of Elks
bought 1,400 seats in the house on the
night of the presentation and what few
seats were left went to those of the public
who discovered that something unusual
was going to take place. A special shovv
was put on in addition to the regular at-
traction and the house was packed. 'Prom-
inent Elks from all parts of Massa-
chusetts and New England were guests in
box parties or attended on invitations ex-
trnded by members of the Lynn lodge.
Jfc. nager Newhall and Miss Mary Per-
r^ult sang a song as a part of the special
perf-iimance and they had ju-5t finisli?d
whf-n Mr. 9. Walter McDonough, past -ex-
alted ; L.ler of the Lynn lodge uf Elks.
stepped upon the stage and walked
towanl Mr. Newhall. The lattc-. not
knowing what was going to tak^ plafe.
s'.cod motionless and awaited aevelcp-
nunts Mr. Marks was called to th-i strso
.lUd in he presence of both men, V-\.„'
Exalted Ruler McD'.naugh made :_ Sii- o h
ill wn'tli he praised both men for v.hnl
tlicy had done for the lodge an-1 for 'hf
'ity .if Lynn, for liie t\ illingness t.Tf.v had
always exhibited In offering the use of
the theater for charitable purposes and
for their all round good fellowship.
When Mr. McDonough concluded those
in the audience burst into a riot of ap-
plause which lasted several minutes. Both
Mr. Marks and Mr. Newhall responded
briefly. They were too surprised to make
an extended speech, but what thev said
llled the bill and when they were throi^gh
tliey were greeted by more applause. Mr.
Theodore Cuthbert, another member of
the lodge, "was presented with an Elk s
tooth and a gold chain. It was the sec-
ond time in the history of the Lynn lodge
of Elks that the lodge as a body had ever
presented a life membership to one of its
members, .\fter the show Mr. Marks ana
Mr. Ne^vhall were given a reception at
the Elks' Club, which was larg^ely at-
tended.
OPENING OF LOEW'S ORPHEUM.
Mayor Curley of Boston Attends —
Interesting Details.
Mayor James M. Curley and a host of
other notables attended the opening of
Marcus Loew's new $2,000,000 Orpheum
theater on Thursday evening, Jan. 20. The
house was sold out a week in advance and
thousands of persons who applied for ad-
mission at the opening performance were
turned away.
The new house stands on the site of the
old Orpheum and is a triumph in moving
picture auditoriums. It has a seating ca-
pacity of 3,200, the lower tloor seating
1,750, the balconies 1,250, and 200 seats in
the boxes. The theater is also equipped
with a library and reading room.
The new Orpheum theater is a combined
picture and vaudeville house and excep-
tional beauty has been obtained in the
decorating of the interior. Ivory and
white combined "with pastel shades of
rose and blue make up the color scheme.
The decorations are of an Adam period,
which have been carried out under the
supervision of artists from Paris.
Solid columns of white Alaskan marble
divide the mirrored walls of the Washing-
ton street entrance, which are further
relieved by the sparing use of gilt and
blue on the ceiling. Marble valued at
$78,000 has been used in the decoration
of the theater, which is under the direc-
tion of Manager Victor Morris and his
staff of assistants.
The rotunda and mezzanine promenade
in the rear of the first balcony is copied
from that of the Paris opera house. Gold
boxes filled with vines and fiowers sur-
round the rotunda, and a marble fountain
splashes in the rear. A small rest room
opens off the promenade.
The prosceniuni is entirely of glass, set
in small golded panes, behind which thou-
sands of lights twinkle. The hangings are
of rose damask silk, which blend with
the general color scheme. The mural deco-
rations suggest spring with fresh green
tints in grass and trees with blue sky and
sunlight in every scene.
The mechanical part of the theater has
been designed and elaborated in keeping
with the beauty of the decorations. One
of the largest operating booths has been
installed for the weekly motion picture
features. The old Orpheum theater was
V-L-S-E EMPLOYEES PLEASED.
The second annual profit-sharing period
of the "Big Four" recently closed and all
the employees of the Boston office received
their checks last week. The checks this
year are about the same in amounts as
they were last year and the Boston crew
are very much pleased, George Balsdon,
New England manager of the "V-L-S-E,
says the new Hearst-Vitagraph news
weekly is going big in this territory. He
has taken on forty-eight new accounts
since the first of the year and says that
the Emory Brothers, at Providence, R. I.,
have just closed a contract to take the
entire output of the "V-L-S-E for a whole
year.
James Moore Goes to Portland.
Manager James Moore, who formerly
directed the affairs of the Modern theater
at Providence, R. I., will hereafter manage
Keith's, at Portland, Me., according to
reports received in Boston last week. Mr
Moore is well known in New England and
his many friends wish him success in his
new berth.
J. SNELLENBERG TAKES CHARGE
OF CRITERION THEATER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Philadelphia News Service.
J. Snellenberg, proprietor of the "Vir-
ginia theater, Atlantic City, N. J., has re-
cently assumed charge of the Criterion,
at that place, and has added consideraBle
new equipment to the former supply. He
was a recent visitor to Philadelphia and
while here paid his respects to the Cale-
huff Supply company, 1301 Race street,
and purchased several Simplex projecting
machines before leaving. Mr. Snellenberg-
is a live wire and is an experienced ex-
hibitor.
CHAS. SEGALL IN WASHINGTON.
Charles Segall, president of the Phila-
delphia Exhibitors' League, headquarters
1339 Vine street, has been in Washington,
D. C, attending the censorship hearings.
His brother exhibitors in Philadelphia are
anxiously awaiting his return In order to
hear the full datails of the proceedings
in the Capitol Citv.
Bad Storm Cuts Off Light Service.
During a recent storm in Philadelphia
moving picture theaters in the vicinity of
o2d and Market streets suffered consid-
erable loss on account of the failure of
the electric lighting system, which was
totally disabled from 7 o'clock in the
evening until 10 o'clock. The Nixon the-
ater was the only house to show, this on
account of having their own power plant.
The Locust, the Fifty-second, the Grand
and the Belmont theaters were all forced
to remain closed and a large loss was
suffered accordingly.
BUFFALO UNION INSTALLS.
Officers and Trustees of Local 229 Take
Office.
(By Billy Bison, Buffalo Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.)
BUFFALO, N. Y.— The Moving Picture
Operators' Protective Union, local
No. 229, has installed the following officers
for the year 1916; Henry deVerneuil, Sr.,
president; J. Smith, vice president; M.
Ostrowsky, treasurer; Leo Hager, financial
secretary; Max J. Affachiner, recording
secretary; Henry de Verneuil, Sr., business
agent; H. Potter, sergeant-at-arms. The
trustees chosen are M. Afflncher, A. A.
Geddis, Leo McGuire. The delegates to
the central council are M. Affachiner, Leo
Hager and DeWitt Martin.
New Rochester House Rumored.
Rumors have been current in Rochester,
N. T., that an option has been secured
on the Second Baptist Church, at North
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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and Franklin Streets, that city, by men
interested in the erection of a moving pic-
ture theater. Further details have not
been given out.
Ticonderoga Theater Burns.
Dolbeck's Union Opera liouse in Ticon-
deroga was recently destroyed by Are.
The loss on this and adjoining buildings
totaled $40,000.
Against Federal Censorship.
The Buffalo Enquirer has printed in-
terviews opposing the appointment of tlie
national board of censors to pass on mov-
ing pictures. Among those interviewed
were G. H. Christoffers. manager of the
local Mutual Film, James K. Morgan.
manager of tlie Pathe exchange, and
George H. Verbeck of the Queen City
exchange.
Dennis Shay Dies.
Dennis Shay, 70 years old. who for sev-
eral years was employed at the Hippo-
drome theater. Oswego, N. Y.. is dead.
Western New York Briefs.
In Ogdensburg, N. T., Fred W. Gilroy.
proprietor of the Star theater, has leased
the Hippodrome theater to John J. Liv-
ingston, who has opened the house with
moving pictures and vaudeville.
It Is proposed to have the Crescent
moving picture theater in North Aurora
Street, Ithaca, completed by next Sep-
tember.
The Hudson theater in Schenectady has
been sold to Charles F. Veeder for $13,714,
to satisfy a mortgage.
An attempt was recently made to break
into the safe in the ofBce of Keith's mov-
ing picture theater. 261 Main street, Buf-
falo, but the intruder obtained no booty.
"BATTLE CRY OF PEACE" A HIT
IN WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Strand theater is more or less not-
ed for its unique entertainments and
pleasing features, but Tom Moore some-
what outdid himself during the showini;
of "The Battle Cry ot Feace." when he
engaged Captain "Jack" Crawford to ap-
pear on the stage and give lectures on
"preparedness." Captain Jack is a great
hit. He was present at the premier of
this film at the Vitagraph theater in New
Tork.
At the right of the stage is a large tent
in front of which there is what appears
to be a campflre. The whole auditorium
is draped with American flags. Another
feature is the costumes worn by the at-
taches of the theater. Bach ot the eight
girl ushers is dressed in a war nurse's uni-
form, while the male members of the force
are dressed in army and navy uniforms In
a most striking manner.
This production has been decidedly pop-
ular in Washington. So much so that ulr.
Moore has extended his bookings so as to
cover a full two weeks. Although A^ash-
ington has a white population of only
245.000, it is a hard matter to get \ seat
in the Strand at this time.
The Lafayette Changes Hands.
The Lafayette theater, formerly oper-
ated by J. and W. S. Wickham, on B
street, near Thirteenth street, Northwest,
was closed recently.
F. C. Jackson, who recently purchased
the Alhambra theater, at Seventh and F
streets. Northwest, has taken over the
; active management of that house. The
theater was formerly managed by Billie
Alrie. who is now at the Hippodrome thea-
ter, on New York avenue.
Books Four Houses in One Week.
Manager Frank B. Spurrier, ot the V-L-
S-E, Is very much elated at having been
successful in placing the productions of
those companies in four of the large
downtown theaters at the same time last
week. He had booked the Cosmos. Gar-
den, Strand and Crandall's and at each
the attendance was very satisfactory.
Honest Business Bills
House Committee on District of Columbia Has Three Interesting Bills — A Bad
Check Bill With a Prison Penalty— A Fake Auction Bill— A Fraudulent Ad-
vertising Bill — These Measures May Help Business.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
WASHINGTON, D. C. — While Washing-
ton has had about all the contem-
plated legislation it desires for some time
to come, and has not yet gotten over the
strenuous hearings on the censorship bill,
the members of the film industry here are
very much interested in three bills which
are soon to be introduced by Chairman
Ben Johnson of the house committee on
the District of Columbia. These bills are
to curb the issuance of "bad checks." to
eliminate "fraudulent advertising" and to
eliminate "fake auctions." The last ot
these are not of such great interest, al-
though the exhibitors along Ninth street
would be very glad to have all auction
sales prohibited along that thoroughfare.
There 'is at this time one where free vau-
deville shows are given to attract passers-
by. and when the people get inside they
remain there instead ot visiting the the-
aters.
The Retail Merchants' Association Is
back of all of these measures. The "bad
check" law which they favor would pro-
vide for the imprisonment ot any person
who passes a bad check within the Dis-
trict of Columbia, providing that payment
on the check is not made good within five
days after notice to the maker of the
check. The exchangemen and others have
had some little experience ot late with
checks which come back from the bank
marked "insufficient funds." and it is be-
lieved that such a law would prove to be
a deterrent to the man who unconsciously
or otherwise overdraws his account and
througii carelessness perhaps tails to
make good within the specified time.
The exhibitors are in favor of the fraud-
ulent advertising bill, as it would tend
to curb much in the way of extravagant
statements which, although not so intend-
ed in many Instances, work to the detri-
ment of those wlio stick to the short and
narrow path of truth. "The Greatest Show
on Earth" would soon pass into oblivion
unless such be a positive fact, and in the
summer time "The Coolest Theater in
Town" would have to keep up to the de-
sired reputation.
In commenting upon these measures
Harry M. Crandall, president ot the local
league of exhibitors, stated that he favored
any sort ot legislation that would improve
conditions in this city. If there are men
that sidestep their bills they should be
made to pay for. for if they do not others
in the same line of business are made
to suffer and probably pay through in-
creased charges the money that occurs as
a loss to the seller, or in the case ot the
film business, to the exchanges. He also
favored the fake advertising law, saying
that it would place all exhibitors on a
more equal footing without working a
hardship on any.
Joseph Morgan, ot the Princess theater,
on H street. Northeast, proclaimed his ad-
vocacy ot the fraudulent advertising law
in no uncertain terms and pointed out -i
number of instances where matters were
misrepresented in advertising, declari ig
that with such a law in force the spon-
sors of such advertising would be muoh
more careful in their assertions than they
have been. He stated that he hoped that
the bill would be introduced and enacted
at an early date.
EXPRESS COMPANY'S RULE 9.
Of Special Interest to Film Shippers by
Southern Express Company.
In a letter addressed to the National
Exchangemen's Association General Agent
G. H. Killian. of the Adams Express com-
pany, informs the members of that organi-
zation of the adoption by the Southern
Express company ot a new rule regarding
the transportation of motion picture films
over the lines ot that company -/liich
reads as follows:
"9. Moving Picture Films.
"Shipments from moving picture film
exchanges generally bear printed instruc-
tions the shippers desire observed if the
films are refused, or for any reason
prompt delivery cannot be made.
"Every package of moving picture aims
has a schedule itinerary which, it inter-
rupted, has a serious effect not only on the
revenue which the film is expected to
bring to the film exchange, but to the
persons who have advertised it for display.
"If a package of films is refused or. tor
any other reason cannot be delivered the
day of its arrival, it must be carefully ex-
amined and shipper's printed instructions,
it any. must be complied with.
"If telegraphic advice of non-delivery
is desired the message must be sent
charges collect."
The non-compliance "with instructions
contained on the film cases by receiving
agents of the express companies has
caused a great deal of inconvenience to
both exchange managers and exhibitors.
The matter was taken up with the ex-
press companies in the hope that some-
thing could be done to bring about a
remedy.
MADE EMPTY PLACE VALUABLE.
J. and W. S. Wickham. the brothers who
operate the Dixie theater, at Eighth and
H streets, Northeast, recently arrived at
a very novel yet profitable way of utiliz-
ing a bit ot waste space. The side wall
on Eighth street as originally constructed
extended outward for a distance ot eight
feet. This was blank and ot absolutely no
use except for retaining wall purposes
and perhaps to shelter patrons at the en-
trance from winds and storms. Beyond
this for some little distance to the street
line is a grass plot. While the wall did
not exactly constitute an eyesore, yet
there was little or no need for it. so the
brothers got together on a scheme to tear
it out and build in its stead a sort ot dis-
play windo'w.
A glass box about eight feet square has
been built with a base of marble and
within it has been placed a motor-driven
popcorn and peanut roasting machine. A
display case has also been installed and
shelves have been put in for the display
of candies, tobacco, cigars and cigarettes.
In addition to all ot these things tliere is
ample space tor the showing of popular
magazines, and the Moving Picture World
is given a place of prominence. A door
has been built in and arrangement has
been made whereby a portion of the side
can be opened in the summer season.
There is a cash register and the store is
presided over by a very attractive young
lady.
In what was heretofore waste space a
thriving business is now being carrier on.
The stock consists of popularly known
brands. In addition to adding to the at-
tractiveness of the theater, it constitutes
a convenience to patrons.
BOWLING DOWN DUCKPINS.
Tom Moore has become a duckpin fan
and weekly he and his friends spend
many pleasant hours on the duckpin al-
leys. He has organized what he is pleased
to call the "Movie Duckpin League." and
with Mrs. L. Trudy and C. Wylie repre-
sents the Garden theater, while L. Trudy,
Mrs. Tom Moore and C. Plunkett hold up
the honors for the Plaza theater. Garden
beat Plaza to a standstill in last week's
contest.
812
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
New Club Committees
Pittsburgh Screen Club Appoints Three New Committees— Arrangements for Com-
ing Ball Promise a Brilliant Affair — Actors' Fund to Get Ten Per Cent, of
Proceeds — Herrington Made Honorary Member of Club.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
PITTSBURGH. PA. — "The Pittsburgh
Screen Club Ball, which is to be held
Feb. 14, will be a most successful affair
If enthusiasm counts for anything.
Co-operation on the part of manufactur-
ers, who promise to send their stars, has
been assured, and arrangements are being
made to make the forthcoming event one
of the most elaborate and comprehensive
demonstrations of the importance of mov-
ing pictures it has been her lot to wit-
ness. It is expected that the capacity of
6.000 persons of the Motor Square Garden
will be taxed to the limit.
A special meeting of the Screen Club
was held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 16, in its
headquarters, 406 Cameraphone building.
At this meeting committees were appoint-
ed and much other preliminary work was
done in connection with the forthcoming
entertainment. It was decided to donate
10 per cent, of the net profits to the Ac-
tors' Fund of America. The following
committees were appointed:
On Concessions — M. Feitler, M. J. C.
Kornblum, C. W. Eckhardt, Chas. Seltzer,
David Simon and Mr. Ehrlich, manager of
the General Film company.
Entertainment — Chas. Seltzer, G. E.
Ainsworth. C. W. Eckhardt, A. W. Cross
and John McAleer.
Reception — P. Antonoplos, I. Aronson,
H. Goldberg. H. C. Simeral, Louis Sitnek,
M. Feitler, John Smith, J. G. Long, W. A.
Kay, H. V. Grelle, M. Teplitz, R. Solz.
Mr. Herring, official organizer, reported
that he had received thirty applications
for membership since the last meeting.
Mr. Patterson presented a proposition
to assist in getting out the official pro-
gram and souvenir of the entertainment,
also a plan to handle life membership for
the club and to increase the sale of tickets
for the ball. His proposition was accepted
on motion of Mr. Kornblum, seconded by
Mr. Long.
On motion by Mr. Kornblum. seconded
by Mr. Smith, the photoplay editors of the
various Pittsburgh papers were elected
honorary members of the Screen Club.
On motion of Al. W. Cross, seconded by
Mr. Aronson. the club voted unanimously
to elect Fred J. Herrington, president of
the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of
America, an honorary member of the
Pittsburgh Screen Club.
TROUBLE IN DUPLICATE TITLES.
Exchanges Lose on Films When Censors
Ban Others With Same Name.
The Pennsylvania Board of Censors last
week issued a circular designating a list
of subjects which had been rejected since
the board was formed and in this list are
Included the titles of many which were
approved. It appears that there are many
duplicate names in this state and several
owners of pictures which have been ap-
proved by the board have suffered accord-
ingly.
"The Italian Austrian War" and "Shack-
led Souls," owned by the Liberty Film
Renting company, of Pittsburgh. Pa., have
both been approved by the censors, and
can be used by exhibitors, in spite of the
fact that these titles appear in the list
of condemned subjects. Mr. Silverman, the
manager, will guarantee protection to any
exhibitor running the above subjects, pro-
viding, of course, that they exhibit on
their screen the state seal thereon, as re-
quired by law.
"The Mixup" and the "Kreutzer Sonata,"
handled by the Specialty Film company,
of Pittsburgh, are also placed in the same
predicament. Mr. Teplitz, the manager,
states that he has written the board of
censors for a letter showing that the two
questions have been passed by the board
and that the pictures of similar names,
when presented by other companies, had
been rejected.
M. BROWARSKY HAS ANOTHER
PICTURE THEATER.
M. Browarsky, manager of the Rex, in
East Liberty, and the Victoria, in Center
avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., will add another
theater to his chain in the early summer.
The house is now in course of erection at
Forbes and Murray avenues, by B. M. Die-
bold. It will be a $30,000 proposition, with
a capacity of 400. A policy of high-class
pictures with a daily admission of 10 cents
will be inaugurated and special attention
will be paid to music, the Intention being
to install a high-grade organ.
A. H. McClelland Heads Exchange.
Alfred H. McClelland, a well-known
Pittsburgh film man, is now manager of
the Ne'w Film Corporation, succeeding Leo
F. Levison. Mr. McClelland is well known
and popular among the exhibitors of west-
ern Pennsylvania and should make a suc-
cess of the new firm.
Interesting Business Notes.
The Liberty Film Renting company, of
Pittsburgh, Pa., has received another con-
signment of twenty single-reel Keystone
comedies from abroad. These are different
from anything they have heretofore had
in stock and they are all accompanied
with paper.
Charles F. Miller, manager of the Blue
Bird Photoplays. Pittsburgh, Pa., has is-
sued a comprehensive little booklet an-
nouncing the Blue Bird feature program.
The book consists of 8 pages and cover
and presents in compact form the policy
of the new firm, the first four releases
and a hint as to the future releases of the
company.
A. A. Weiland, of the Weiland Film
company, Pittsburgh, Pa., has just re-
turned from the East, where he made ar-
rangements for the handling of a lot of
exceptionally high-class feature produc-
tions in this territory. These include well-
known subjects in five and six reels,
played by very prominent stars.
The report has been circulated that F.
J. Dion, of Franklin, Pa., will tear down
his Orpheum theater at that place in the
spring and build a 1,000 seat up-to-date
picture theater.
John Hoffman, for seven years treasurer
of the Grand Opera House In Pittsburgh,
Pa., has joined the forces of the Hudson
Feature Film company as a road man. He
started on his new line of work last week.
highest class productions in a first clasi
manner, but has achieved a greater de-
gree of balance than has any picture
house in the Crescent City before.
The setting of the stage is proving a
novelty, and a pleasing one to New Or-
leans. The lighting effects, disposition of
the orchestra, etc., similar to that at the
Strand in New York, have proven espe-
cially acceptable. W. F. Bosner, with a
record of successful experience else-
where, particularly in New Yorl<, is in
charge.
The prices, 10. 15 and 25 cents, have
not proven a deterrent to the ci- iwds as
was expected by some of the local picture
men. Twenty-five cents has been charged
on only a few occasions m New Orleans
before. The management is advertising
liberally.
The present program, the third ofiered
at the Crescent, is typical ^i what may be
expected, Mr. Bosner said. The f.how be-
gins with two selections by tho ten-pieoe
orchestra, first the National Anthem and
then "Poet and Peasant." Foll-ivs an
educational, "Animal Movements /v?i-
alyzed," then a travel picture. Tlien comes
a soprano solo and a Nestor comedy, ".'hen
the feature, Mary Pickford in 'The
Foundling."
The matinee performances open at 2 tind
4 o'clock, the evening performances at 7
and 9.
The following pictures with the date.i
on which they "will be shown have been
announced by the managem-aiit: Mar-
guerite Clark in "Mice and Men." Cleo
Ridgley and Wallace Reid in 'The Golden
Chance," Blanche Sweet in "The R.ag-
Muffin," John Barrymore in "Nearly a
King," Hazel Dawn in "My Lady Incog,"
Pauline Frederick in "The Spider," and
Dustin Farnum in "The Call of the Cuni-
berlands." This bills the house through
February 5,
The Greenwall Becomes Triangle.
The Greenwall, some time legitimate
house, but for the last several yoar:i
given over to burlesque and cheap vaude-
ville, has been announced as the Tri-
angle theater, to show first run of the
Triangle pictures In New Orleans.
The Columbia Amusement Company, as
told previously in the world, has launched
the second big house in New Orleans. An-
nouncement of which one of the old the-
atres would be used for the purpose was
withheld for some days, though it was
expected that this would be the house .se-
lected.
The pictures, it is believed, will change
the luck of the house and bring it back
to its old time good name.
It is one block off Canal and near the
business center, but toward the orlght
light section, and its neighborhood is not
above reproach.
The house is being refurnished and re-
modelled throughout and will, it is stated,
be operated on the most modern plan.
W. S. Hart and House Peters arc to open
the house January 16, with "Between
Men."
GOOD BUSINESS AT CRESCENT.
Nevy Orleans House Recently Converted
to Films Entertains Big Audiences.
(By George Cheney. New Orleans Corres-
pondent of Moving Picture World.)
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — The Crescent K.
and E. house recently converted to the
pictures entered its second week January
13 with increasing popularity, indicating
permanent success for the venture. The
.Crescent seats nineteen hundred people
and at night the house has been uni-
formly well filled. At the matinees the
crowds, except on Saturdays and Sun-
days, have not been so large, but, accord-
ing to the management, profitable.
A great part of this popularity is
credited to the excellent balance of the
bill. In the opinion both of picture men
and average film fans the Crescent
management has not only put on the
V-L-S-E OPENS NEW ORLEANS
OFFICE.
V-L-S-S has opened a New Orleans
office at 316 St. Charles Street, R. King
Evans, manager. The present office. It
was announced, is only temporary. The
firm will move as soon as a location with
the necessary vault can be secured. New
Orleans has been served from Dallas pre-
viously, but it was decided that New Or-
leans more central position made it more
available for serving this territory.
BLUE BIRD'S LOCAL NEST.
The Blue Bird Photoplays, Inc., has
opened a New Orleans ofiice at 912 Gravier
street, Maurice F. Barr, formerly locsil
manager for the World Film, in charge.
Sarah Bernhardt in "Jeanne Dore" will bo
the first release under Mr. Barr's man-
agement, it was announced. This picture
will be seen on Canal street January 31.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
813
Helen Ware in "The Secret Love," Ida
Schnai: in "Undine," the Smalleys in "The
Devils' Brew," and Marie Walcamp in
"The Flirt" will follow.
Start New Film Company.
The Southern Film Corporation, organ-
ized under the laws of Mississippi for the
purpose of manufacturing: and selling mo-
tion pictures, has begun business, he;>.d-
quarters at Biloxi. The corporation is the
successor of the Dixie Film Company,
whicli was organized a year ago, and
which was unsuccessful. A number of
officers of the former company will be
connected with the new concern. D. W.
McKinney. of Chicago, will be directing
manager of the new concern, which will
have a capital stock of $100,000 ar>d
offices and studios in Biloxi.
Visited Film Row.
E, v. Richards, Jr., general manager
of the Saenger Amusement Company, of
Shreveport, La.; William Oldknow, of At-
lanta, president of the Consolidated Film
and Supply Company, and C. A, Meade,
manager of the V-L-S-B in Dallas, were
prominent visitors in exchange row this
week.
Gulf State Notes.
W. A. Pons has been named temporaiy
manager of the local Fox office to suc-
ceed S. T. Stephens, who has become
manager for Mutual. A permanent man-
ager will be announced within a short
time, it was stated.
Karl A. Bugbee, Metro manager, has
announced that first, second and third
run of Metro pictures has been contracted
for by Josiah Pearce and Sons. The pic-
tures will be shown in the Pearce housjs,
several of them in Canal street. Mr.
Bugbee has recently returned from a
swing through the Southern territory and
reports himself enthusiastic.
The Nola Film Company, formerly the
Coquilla Film Company, left last week for
Gadsden, Ala., to make waterfall and
mountain scenes. The picture is almost
completed, most of the scenes having been
made at its studios here.
"The Birth of A Nation," Griffith, ra-
peated in Birmingham, Ala., its great
record of popularity established in other
Southern cities. It played past schedule.
In Atlanta, Ga., it was to have spent one
week, it remained three. In Richmond.
Va., it also stayed longer by request. The
picture ran for twelve performances in
Birmingham, and according to advices
from that city, it has created the greatest
furor to date.
VIRGINIA NEWS LETTER.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Corres-
pondent of M. P. W.
Buys Grand at Salem.
SALEM, VIRGINIA. — Harry Webber,
proprietor of the Grand theater, in
Salem, Va., has recently sold out his in-
terests in that house to C. E. Crockett
and is now looking for a good location
In a larger city in Virginia where he can
exercise his wide awake and ambitious
ideas to better advantage. Mr. Crockett
will continue the operation of the Grand
under the same policy as has heretofore
prevailed with respect to service, etc.
Wells Take Another House.
The Wells' interests in Richmond, now
controlling the Lyric, Isis, Bijou and
Colonial theaters and the Academy of
Music in that place, have taken over the
Superior theater, located at 211 Sixth
street, formerly operated by Mr. Turner.
The new management will change the
name of this latest acquisition and will
also install a feature program with an
admission charge of ten cents.
Norfolk Theater Change.
The coming of the new year saw the
closing of the Photoshow which, for the
past seven years, has been located on
Main street, in Norfolk. This place Is
to be remodeled into a Ave and ten cent
store. Markell and Johnson, former
operators of the Photoshow, have taken
over the management of the Wonderland,
located on Granby street, which was form-
erly owned and operated by L. S. King.
manufacture of motion picture projection
screens reports that it is extremely busy
at this time filling orders for a number of
theaters in tliis section.
Business Good Near Hopewell.
The continued activities at the Dupont
Powder Works in Hopewell have had the
effect of booming business both in the
place and in Petersburg which is but a
few miles away. It is said that the latter
city is soon to have three new theaters
for negotiations are known to be under
way for suitable locations therefor. It
is rumored that John A. Korman, of
Washington, D. C, secretary and treasurer
of the International Amusement Company,
and conencted with enterprises in his home
city, has leased a storeroom on Nortli
Sycamore street, opposite the Chesterfield
Hotel, which he will have turned into a
modern up-to-date theater. It is expected
that it will be possible to seat about 350
people in this house as projected.
The Henry Pannill Company which was
recently incorporated in Norfolk for the
F. C. CARROLL SENTENCED.
LEXINGTON, N. C. — A couple who
styled themselves Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Car-
roll, who left here about a year ago after
going broke while running a picture show
have subn.itted to a charge of grand
larceny in Washington, D. C. Carroll gets
18 months in Levenworth and Mrs. Car-
roll will serve a like term in the Federal
prison in Baltimore. Officers have been on
their trail for a year or more and it is
understood that they have been charged
with stealing several moving picture
films.
It is also reported that they are wanted
In Clayton, N. C, and in several other
places on charges of several kinds of
fraud. Local attorneys have judgments
aggregating several thousand dollars.
Carroll is said to be originally from
Lenoir, and his real name is alleged to be
Phillips. During : 913 he operated the
Art theater at East Radford, Va., under
the name of F. K. Phillips.
To Educate Ohio Patrons
Cleveland Club Women Have Scheme to Boost Better Films — May Ask League
to Lend Theaters for One Night a Week in Different Parts of the City — They
Will Choose Programs, Managers Will Get All the Profits.
By Hurbert Persons, Cleveland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CLEVELAND, O. — Club women of this
city are about to embark in the mo-
tion picture business. They propose to
operate a motion picture theater in a dif-
ferent section of the city one night a week
for eight weeks in furtherance of what
they characterize as the "better film"
movement.
The civics committee of the Federation
of Woman's Clubs, representing nearly
half a hundred organizations, submitted
their proposal to the executive board of
the Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League at a meeting Friday, Jan.
21. The club women ask the exhibitors to
give them the use of a different theater
once a week for an eight-week period,
they to select and pay for the films shown,
the house owner to furnish the theater,
lights and operator. The owner of the
theater used is to keep the gross receipts
of the day.
Members of the civics committee, of
which Miss Bertie Lyttle is chairman, de-
clare they hope to show the exhibitors
that the so-called educational films can be
made more profitable than others and to
educate the public up to a better standard
of pictures.
According to Miss Lyttle the Federation
of Woman's Clubs will take the matter up
at Its bi-monthly session on Wednesday,
when It is hoped to draft a definite pro-
gram for the entire eight-week period to
submit to the exhibitors. The latter will
then be asked to designate the houses the
club women will be permitted to use. Miss
Lyttle admits that the organization she
represents is depending largely on news-
paper publicity to make the experiment
a success.
baum, manager of the Alhambra theater,
has instituted children's matinees Satur-
day afternoon with films such as "Rum-
pelstiltskin," or "Robin Hood," combined
with comedies and educational features.
"The reason we do not continue these
fairy tale pictures for the children," says
Manager Greenbaum, "is because we can-
not get them. The supply does not appear
to equal the demand."
Reserve Company Begins.
The Reserve Photo Play company has
commenced the making of motion pictures
in its studio at 717 Superior avenue. It
will produce comedies until spring, when
a location in Rocky River, a western su-
burb, probably will be chosen for perma-
nent work.
BENJAMIN J. SAWYER ILL.
Benjamin J. Sawyer, attorney and presi-
dent of the Northeastern Ohio Motion Pic-
ture Exhibitors' League, has been confined
to his home for a fortnight by snow
blindness. He had been In poor health
from overwork and his eyes were serious-
ly affected from sun glare after a heavy
snow fall two weeks ago. He is expected
to be back in his office in a few days.
SPECIAL SHOWS IN SUBURB.
Mrs. W. C. Moore, of Lakewood, a Cleve-
land suburb, has started a movement for
special Saturday morning children's pro-
grams In picture theaters. Jack Green-
Feature Hits.
The Triangle film "The Missing Link"
was the feature the first four days of this
week at the Metropolitan theater. "The
Beckoning Flame" was featured during
the remainder of the week.
The Fox drama, "The Fourth Estate,"
has been attracting good audiences to the
Standard theater this week.
The pictures "Germany on the Firing
Line," claimed to be the official German
war pictures taken under the direction of
the Kaiser, were shovrn last w^eek at the
Colonial theater under the auspices of the
Cleveland News. By reason of the cosmo-
politan character of Cleveland's popula-
tion unusual interest Is being displayed
in the pictures and the theater was crowd-
ed at every exhibition.
The Reel theater has announced that It
will show Paramount travel pictures every
Monday and Tuesday as added features of
the regular bill. A special appeal is being
made to school children.
A private exhibition of three features of
the new Blue Bird service, soon to be re-
leased, was given before the films were
sent to the state censors. The exhibition
was at the Alhambra theater.
Three new photoplays are 'TJndlne," a
picture similar to Annette Kellerman's
"Neptune's Daughter;" an English mining
story, "That Lass o' Lowries," and "Secret
Love," starring Helen Ware.
While Wilton Lackaye Is appearing In
person this week at the Hippodrome he
is also being seen in the photoplay "Tril-
by," at the Cleveland theater.
814
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Grow Warm Over Zoo
In Cincinnati, a Difference of Opinion Over Disposition of the Zoo Develops — Two
Local Film Companies Want It — Andreas Burkhardt Patriotically Resists
Commercialization of the City's Exhibit of Animals.
By Kenneth C. Grain. Cincinnati Correspondent of Moving' Picture World.
CINCINNATI. O.— The offer of the High-
land Film Corporation to purchase
the Cincinnati Zoo, as reported in these
columns last week, was in itself a suffi-
ciently interesting matter to both the
general public and the film "world In these
parts; but the Zoo question, in connection
with the possible use of the famous insti-
tution by a producing moving picture
company, has since developed into a
rather remarkable three-cornered fight.
In which not only the Highland Film
Corporation, but the Veritas Photoplay
Company, another Cincinnati concern, and
the Zoo Commission appointed to consider
ways and means of preserving the Zoo in
its present form, are all involved.
The Highland Company and the Cincin-
nati Traction Company, which controls
the Zoo, were reported to be approachin;?
an agreement regarding the purchase
price and other terms, when the Veritas
announced that it had been considering
a similar plan for some months, and had
finally determined to make a bid for the
property. Hard upon this followed an
announcement by Andreas Burkhardt,
president of the Veritas company, who
also happens to be a member of the Zoo
Commission, that he would resign from
the moving picture company if it per-
sisted in its proposed plan to acquire the
Zoo. as he was unalterably opposed to
any attempt to commercialize the prop-
erty. Mr. Burkhardt. who is a leading
merchant of Cincinnati, stated that when
his company, the Veritas, first suggested
the plan of taking over the Zoo, several
months ago. he fought the proposal as
being, in his opinion, inimical to the best
Interests of the city, and that he will con-
tinue to fight any attempt by a moving
picture company to acquire the property
for business purposes.
However, the directors of the company
have announced that they intend to se-
cure the Zoo, if possible, as they believe
It can be used to splendid advantage in
the production of animal and other pic-
tures. The Zoo Commission, as a body,
has tentatively approved the proposed
sale of the Zoo to the Highland Film
Corporation, with proper safeguard to
keep the property in its present condition
and accessible to the public. And there,
at present, the matter rests, with new
developments extremely probable.
OPEN SUNDAY IN CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati exhibitors are not worrying
In the least over the recent pronuncia-
mento from a Cleveland Judge to the ef-
fect that under the still existing blue
laws of Ohio, moving picture shows can-
not legally be operated on Sunday. Amoa
Foster, the attorney for the local league,
pointed out that the statute In question
applies specifically to theatrical per-
formances, and that if it Is to be strictly
enforced, a strict constrution will not per-
mit it to apply to moving picture shows,
as they are not theatrical performances.
However, as a matter of fact, ordinary
theatrical performances are shown regu-
larly on Sunday in every theater in Cin-
cinnati, as well as In other cities of the
state, and no suggestion has ever been
made that such performances should be
stopped. Like censorship, it appears that
special measures must be applied to pho-
toplay houses in the matter of Sunday
shows, but nothing of this sort Is as yet
looked for in Cincl.inatl.
Will Test Air in Theaters.
Chemical and other tests of the air in
roovinp picture houses will be made by
the health authorities of Cincinnati, as a
measure in the fight against the spread of
the grip and other diseases. Few com-
plaints have been received on this score,
however, as most of the houses are
equipped with modern ventilating sys-
tems, which keep the air perfectly pure
as well as comfortably warm.
The Lubln theater management is meet-
ing with pronounced success in its ex-
hibition of Triangle and Triangle-Key.
stone plays, houses being uniformly large
during the first week's run of the pro-
gram. The Family and the Lubin, It is
announced, will have a monopoly on the
Triangle releases in the downtown dis-
trict, the Family getting the first run, and
no other house save the Lubin havin;?
them in the business section thereafter.
The management of the South Side
theater, of Ironton, O., started off "The
Girl and the Game" by a clever adver-
tising stunt, which had a peculiar appeal.
At the first performance all children were
admitted for the unusual fee of two po-
tatoes, which were contributed to charity
for distribution among the poor. Several
busliels of tubers were piled up, and a
big crowd of juveniles interested in the
serial at the same time.
ATLANTA'S NEW LYRIC TO BE
MUTUAL HOUSE.
Manager Wells Intends to Reach High
Level in Exhibiting Good Pictures.
By A. M. Beatty, Atlanta Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
ATLANTA, GA. — As Manager Jake Wells
announced Jan. 14. the Lyric thea-
ter was thrown open Monday, January 24,
with a permanent policy of moving pic-
tures: on the opening night a number of
the Mutual Corporation's noted stars. In-
cluding Marguerite Courtot, were present.
Two new machines, a new screen and
unique scenic set have been Installed, and
the lobby is fashioned Into an Indoor
palm garden.
The Lyric will be known exclusively as
the Mutual picture house. The new
Mutual franchise fa system of bookings,
producing and advertising), has been
awarded to it, and here will be shown the
first Mutual masterpictures, de luxe edi-
tion. The performance lasts an hour and
forty-five minutes. The admission Is 5
and 10 cents. An eight-piece orchestra
furnishes music.
NEW PIEDMONT THEATER.
Pete Mion announced Jan. 15 that the
new theater he is erecting at Luckie and
Forsyth streets will be named "The Pied-
mont," and will be opened the first week
in March with a select program of vaude-
ville, drawn from the Marcus Loew cir-
cuit.
High class feature pictures will also
share the Piedmont program. It will seat
1,200 persons and has been patterned after
the most modern New York theaters.
MUSIC AT THE GEORGIAN.
The growth in the demand for music
with amusements had led another At-
lanta theater to Install an up-to-date
orchestra. Hank G. Cassidy, the newly
appointed manager of the "Georgian"
moving picture theater, has announced
that an eight-piece orchestra will play at
all performances of his theater in the
future.
The Georgian organization will compare
favorably with that of any other picture
theater in the city. It will be under the
direction of Whitney Hubner, one of the
city's best known musicians, and pro-
grams embracing both classical and topi-
cal numbers will be rendered daily.
The Georgian is successful with Ita
newly adopted feature-a-day policy. Last
week's patronage was greater than that
of any previous week in the house's latter
day history.
Charity Shovir at the Alamo.
The woman's patrol, composed largely
of members of the Order of Eastern Star,
were in charge of Alamo No. 2 theater,
Sunday from 10 to 10 o'clock. The pro-
ceeds are to go to charity.
R. G. Smith Takes Theater in Eastman.
The Princess theater in Eastman, Ga.,
which has been dark, opened January 10,
under new management. R. G. Smith has
taken charge and promises patrons a first
class program of moving pictures.
CHATTANOOGA NEWS LETTER.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Chattanooga Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
Giving Sunday Benefit Shows.
CHATT.\NOOGA. TENN.— The moving
picture theaters of Chattanooga,
Tenn., were again open on Sunday, Jan.
16, when benefit performances were given
in the afternoon and evening for the bene-
fit of the Labor Temple Fund. During the
past few weeks the theaters have man-
aged to stay open nearly every Sunday
by handling benefit plays of some kind.
In this way the exhibitors do not violate
the so-called Sunday closing laws and
manage to obtain a part of the overhead
operating expense of the week. The Sun-
day closing law case is now awaiting trial
before the higher courts and it is hoped
that a satisfactory decision will be hand-
ed down shortly.
Using Much Local Space.
The Chattanooga theaters are among
the largest advertisers the local press has
at this time, and are using full and half-
page advertisements in announcing their
bookings. The Lyric theater recently
used a full-page spread in announcing "An
Alien." and the "Battle Cry of Peace."
The Picto theater used a half page In an-
nouncing "Camille," and "Tongues of
Men." At the Lyric the two big produc-
tions divided a week, admission prices
being 15 cents for children and 25 cents
for adults at both afternoon and night
performances.
Advertise Definite Programs.
The Strand and Royal theaters, of Chat-
tanooga, make a practice of publishing the
full week's program to be shown on Mon-
day, giving the public choice of nights
and plays, instead of merely advertising
the plays to be seen in the next day or
two. Among the poorer classes of people
only a certain number of dimes can be
spent each week on pictures, and If the
program is advertised in advance they may
wait to see their favorites instead of go-
ing to some other theater.
IN LOUISVILLE.
Levi Klineline Takes the Gem at
Lagrange.
A. W. Vaughan. of Lagrange, Ky., re-
cently sold the Gr,and theater to Levi
Klineline. Jr., who has arranged for bet-
ter film service and expects to put the
house on a paying basis. Arrangements
have been made whereby a high class
feature will be shown each week.
G. H. Whittemore, of Louisville, recent-
ly sold his moving picture theater at 28th
and Dumesnil streets, to Charles M. Knott,
formerly of Hillsborough, Fla.
The management of the Alamo theater,
of Louisville, has changed Its policy In
booking the serial "The Strange Case of
Mary Page," at the playhouse. This Is
the first time the theater has shown a
serial. The story will be run in Install-
ments by the Louisville Herald.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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BLUE LAW UNCERTAINTY IN
LEXINGTON.
At Lexington, Ky., the moving picture
men have about decided to pay the $10
fines assessed against them by the jury
which tried indictments returned against
four of the theaters by a grand jury last
summer. It is generally thought that the
technical violation of the old blue laws
will not be brought up again nor the
laws enforced, and that the theaters will
be allowed to operate in peace on Sunday.
A number of picture houses now operat-
ing on Sunday were not open at the time
the indictments were returned.
The Tour theaters fined were the Ada
Meade, the Colonial, Orpheum and Gem.
The indictments charged the theaters
with violating the old Blue Law statutes
forbidding the conduct of places of amuse-
ment or work on Sunday. It was at first
thought that the theater men would ap-
peal the cases and get a state ruling on
the matter. However, it is far better to
let a sleeping dog alone.
The authorities at Lexington, however,
are trying to enforce the Sunday closing
ordinance, and recently issued orders to
all of the grocers that they must close
on Sunday, and fruit stands handling
canned goods or groceries on the side
have received similar orders.
SMALL PICTURE HOUSE CLOSES.
The past week saw the passing of the
second regular moving picture theater of
Louisville when the Columbia, formerly
the Bijou, went out of existence. The
building has been closed for several
months under orders of the city building
inspector, as the theater failed to provide
rear exits, which could not be arranged
for. The theater was small, seating only
about 200 people. The Bijou shortly fol-
lowed the Dreamland theater, which was
the first of the city, and one of the first
in the country to have a regular "moving
picture" entrance. This theater at one
time was controlled by O. T. Crawford, of
St. Louis, who operated a string of the-
aters in Louisville.
MAYFIELD'S PRINCESS BEGINS.
After numerous delays on account of
scarcity of structural iifon, etc., the new
Princess theater, of Mayfield, Ky., has
finally been completed and opened to the
public. The opening was held on Jan. 6,
and In spite of a downpour of sleet and
rain every seat in the house was taken
for the opening show, which was held at
7 o'clock in the evening. "Carmen" was
the attraction, and delighted the audi-
ences. A high class pipe organ orchestra
has been Installed to furnish music. The
interior is handsomely fitted up with ex-
pensive lighting fixtures, mirrors, etc.
W. P. Grau. formerly manager of the
Dixie, is running the new playhouse.
Others interested in the management are
Oscar George and M. J. Wright. The
house was built and is owned by W. A.
Usher and Edward Gardner.
Mayor for Sunday Shows
Mayor Rupert of Frankfort, Ky., Writes Letter to Councilman Declining to Act in
Matter of Closing Sabbath Shows — Takes Up the Question from Standpoint of
Reason and Accord With Public Opinion.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Louisville Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
pRANKFORT, KT. — Determined to take
put an end to the frequent controversies
over the question of Sunday picture shows
in Frankfort, Ky., Mayor Rupert, after a
careful observation and inquiry convinced
himself that a majority of the residents of
the capital favor the Sunday show, and
addressed a letter to Councilman C. F.
Strassner as leader in the City Council on
the fight against Sunday shows, in which
he declines to take any action.
The letter to Councilman Strassner fol-
lows;
"Dear Sir:
"The agitation relative to the Sunday
picture show again has become prominent.
Antecedent events in police court and the
county court are well known, and without
entering into a discussion of past events
I will take up this matter from the stand-
point of reason, based upon my observa-
tion of public opinion.
"I have been waited upon by delega-
tions favoring Sunday picture shows and
also have given audience to those opposed.
I have endeavored to give the matter
earnest consideration and have, after ma-
ture deliberation, become convinced that
a majority of the people of Frankfort
favor the Sunday picture shows.
Why the Mayor Favors Sunday Shows.
"Arguments of many persons favoring
the Sunday show urge that the pictures
now being exhibited at all of the local
theaters are of high class and tending to
elevate the morals of the community. If
pictures that point a moral and furnish
elevating amusement are shown six days
a week, why should they be prohibited
on Sunday?
"Among the delegations that have vis-
ited me in behalf of the open Sunday
show were many persons compelled to
work throughout the week with only the
Sabbath as a period of rest and recrea-
tion. Worn out with the days' labors,
these persons cannot go out at night to
seek their pleasures, but must respond
to the demands of nature, and after a
short evening in their homes retire that
they may be restored for the next day's
efforts. It therefore becomes imperative
that they find their pursuits of pleasure
confined to their only holiday.
Needed by the People.
"The man who works with the pick and
shovel, no less than the man who bends
over his desk, needs surcease from the
daily grind; his physical and mental de-
velopment demands recreation, else his
intellect becomes stunted. Naturally he
Kentucky Exhibitors "Watching Two Bills
State Legislature Has Two New Measures — And Film Men Are Not Asleep as to
the Dangers — Fire-Regulating Rule and Race Prejudice Measure.
LOUISVILLE, KT. — Kentucky exhibitors
will probably be busy for the next
few months in watching the activities of
the State Legislature which Is now In ses-
sion. Hundreds of bills of one form or
another have been introduced, including
two bills aimed directly at the moving
picture industry.
One of these bills seeks to make It un-
lawful to present plays based upon antag-
onism alleged formerly to exist between
master and slave or such plays as have
a tendency to excite race prejudice. This
bill was introduced by Representative
Hobbs.
Another bill introduced is for the pur-
pose of regulating public safety in places
of amusement and providing for the pow-
ers and duties of the state fire marshal In
enforcement of Its provisions. It was
stated several weeks ago in the Moving
Picture World that such a bill would
be introduced, and the general provisions
of the bill were given at that time. This
bill was introduced by Representative
Greene, of Carrollton, Ky.
The exhibitors have made arrangements
to obtain copies of this latter bill and
will take steps to have some of the un-
duly drastic provisions eliminated. It Is
said that some of the provisions of this
bill would work a great hardship on the
smaller exhibitors.
will spend his leisure in some manner
calculated to enhance his mental activi-
ties. It may be a religious devotion, a
ride with the family or a visit to the pic-
ture sho'w.
"And that sounds the keynote. Constant
attendance at religious exercises through-
out the day, if such were possible, neces-
sarily would become a monotonous grind.
And how many of the people of Frankfort
— the majority of whom are counted in
the middle class — could afford to spend
the afternoon or evening driving or rid-
ing about on the street cars "with their
families?
"It follows that if the doors of the pic-
ture shows are closed to them they must
seek some other form of amusement. The
result would be that men gradually would
drift a\Va>' from tlieir homes and find
amusement somewhere; s(Wnehow more
than likely in a place far worse than a
picture show.
Blue Laws Are Out of Date.
"The old Blue Laws long since have
been abandoned. The people of Frankfort
in many instances have registered their
objection to closing Sunday picture shows.
The law regulating labor on the Sabbath
in my opinion was not designed to put a
barrier in the way of innocent amusement.
The law in Frankfort will be enforced,
but with due regard to reason and justice.
To enforce the law against Sunday picture
shows would be to close up every drug
store, soda fountain, livery stable, gar-
age and many other conveniences neces-
sary to the public welfare.
"The Sunday picture show in my opin-
ion is as necessary to a majority of the
people of Frankfort as any of these
things.
"I trust that in the foregoing I have
made myself clear, and I assure you my
only interest now and during the re-
mainder of my term of office will be for
the interest of the masses.
"Most respectfully,
"JOSEPH RUPERT,
"Mayor City of Frankfort."
Mayor Rupert later expressed the hope
that his position had been made so clear
that agitation anent the picture shows,
would cease.
SMITH & NIXON BUILDING TO BE'
A PICTURE THEATER.
Local Capital Interested in Making a
Fine Theater on Fourth Street.
T. J. Morrow, a local real estate man,
and a number of local capitalists, are
behind a new moving picture theater
shortly to be constructed in the old Smith
& Nixon building, 516-18 South Fourth
street.
According to Mr. Morrow the plans have
been completed for an edifice to cost
about $100,000, and provide a seating ca-
pacity of something over 1,000 people.
The building is a large one, substantially
built, and the location is one of the best
in the city. It was rumored a few months
ago that the Keith interests were about
to close a deal for the building, but the
project did not materialize.
It Is a question at this time as to
whether or not the city can support an-
other moving picture theater, some of the
present houses barely making two ends
meet, and it may be a question of the sur-
vival of the fittest. Some of the smaller
houses will undoubtedly be doomed In
event the new theater Is built.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
To Amend Building Code
In Detroit, Chief Building Inspector Dupont Has Prepared an Amendment to
Present Ordinance — Creates Third Class of Theaters, Seating Between 400 and
600 — Building and Fire Requirements.
By Jacob Smith, Detroit Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DETROIT, MICH. — Chief Building In-
spector Henry A. Dupont of this city
has prepared an amendment to the build-
ing code, which "will go before the ordi-
nance committee of the city council, and
which he says will simplify the regula-
tions as to moving picture theaters. It
provides that assembly halls, without
movable scenery, used for motion pic-
tures, may be built to accommodate as
many as 600 people. They must, how-
ever, be of fireproof construction and com-
ply with many of the regulations here-
tofore not imposed on assembly halls, in
which no moving pictures could be shown.
Formerly all play houses were classed as
theaters and as minor theaters, the
former seating more than 400 people, the
latter less. Mr. Dupont's amendment
would create another class, a theater
which has no movable scenery, and is
used for moving pictures alone, seating
between 400 and 600 people. Theaters of
this description would be built of brick,
stone, concre;e, terra cotta, tile or cement
blocks. Minor theaters may be built of
any material.
Under the proposed amendment moving
picture theaters now erected to seat 600
people, without being of the specified type
of construction, would not be compelled
to close up. No minor theater wishing
to increase its capacity to 600 could do so,
however, if it were already of non-flre-
proof construction. The main exits of this
new class of theater would be computed
on a basis of £0 inches for every 100
seats, and there would also be two addi-
tional exits three feet wide or more
apiece. No standing room tickets would
be allowed. Axes, water pipes, hose,
chemical fire extinguishers and one fire
alarm box would be required. All the-
aters seating between 400 and 600 now
erected would be forced to comply with
these renuirements in 60 days.
LOCAL 199 ELECTS OFFICERS.
At the annual meeting of the Motion
Picture Machine Operators Protective
Union of Detroit, Local 199, the following
officers were elected for 1916; President,
John A. McDonald; vice president, Sam
Johnston; Corresponding and Financir.l
Secretary. A. M. Booth,; Recording Secre-
tary, William G. Kennedy; Treasurer, Ma.v
Ruben; Sergeant-at-Arms, Abe Peldstein;
Business Manager, Jack Edwards; H. Q
Brewer, press representative. The De-
troit Local maintains permanent head-
quarters at 202 Sun building, and meet-
ings are held on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month at the Mu-
sicians hall.
WYANDOTTE'S MAJESTIC OPENS.
The new Majestic theater in Wyandotte,
owned by the Caille & Guthard interests
of Detroit, was formally opened on Thurs-
day evening, January 20, to Immense
crowds, hundreds going from Detroit to
see the ne^v house. In the first ten days
booking the following companies have
been considered: Paramount, Metro, Big
Four, Equitable, World, Pathe, Triangle
and Blue Bird. The opening picture was
"The Whirl of Life" with Mr. and Mrs.
Vernon Castle, which Caille & Guthard
control for Michigan. George P. Wilbur
is the manager of the New Majestic, hav-
ing come from the Grand in Columbia,
Ohio. The Marx theater In Wyandotte
closed Jan. 23. It will be entirely re-
modelled, redecorated and refurnished and
re-opened sometime in February. This
theater Is also owned by Caille & Guthard.
Mr. Guthard announces that the firm will
also control a third theater in Wyandotte.
SUCCEEDS A. A. CAILLE.
At a meeting of the board of directors
of the Perry Field theater, Grand River
avenue and the Boulevard, Thomas P.
Penniman, a Detroit lawyer and formei
assistant corporation counsel, was elected
president to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of A. Arthur Caille. Work on the
construction of the theater delayed owing
to the sudden death of Mr. Caille, has been
resumed and the building will be rushed
to completion.
NO INJUNCTION IN TRIANGLE
SUIT.
Every motion picture exhibitor and ex-
changeman in Detroit was very much in-
terested in the suit filed by H. I. Garson
in the circuit court of Detroit asking for
a temporary injunction to prevent the
showing- of any Triangle film in Detroit.
It consumed practically all of the week
ending January 15, and which involved
Harri I. Garson, of the Broadway-Strand
theater, P. P. Craft, The Duplex theater
and the Triangle Theater Corporation, as
well as the Triangle Film Company, of
New York City. On January 15 Judge
Davis refused to grant a temporary in-
junction feeling that to do so would in-
volve too many parties in a loss and would
disorganize the theaters already showing
Triangle films. The regular trial will now
proceed "without delay.
At the present time three theaters in
Detroit are showing Triangle films; the
Duplex, Grand Boulevard and Woodward;
Forest, Woodward near Forest avenue and
Triangle theater. Woodward and Jefferson
avenues.
THEATER TAXES ARE DUE.
Collector of Internal Revenue James J.
Brady, of Detroit, says that returns from
special taxpayers under the emergency
revenue law are coming In very slowly.
Taxes are now due for the period January
1 to June 30, 1016, as follows: Theaters
seating not over 2:0, $12.50; seating from
250 to 500, $25; seating from 500 to 800,
$37.50, and seating over 800, $50.
Atlas Company Moves.
The Atlas Motion Picture Company, of
Detroit, has moved its ofBces to 709-710
Peter Smi'h building, but will retain its
laboratories in the Liggett building. This
concern which started in business about
a year ago is meeting with unusual suc-
cess, and is the only one of seven film
producing companies starting in Detroit
that has survived. The Atlas produces
comedies, two and three reel features and
commercial film. The officers are: P. R.
Upton, president and general manager; F.
J. Schaffer, vice president and laboratory
superintendent; F. L. Upton, secretary and
treasurer: H. G. Brewer, manager com-
mercial department; George Earle, di-
rector general; L. Earle, scenario editor,
and E. J. Taylor, assistant scenario editor.
Tickets for Triangle, One Cent.
The Liggett Drug Stores of Detroit on
January 19, announced that it had pur-
chased 50,000 admission tickets to the
Triangle theater and would sell them for
one cent each. The announcement made
was as follows: "We have made exclusive
arrangements with the Triangle Theater
of Detroit to offer our customers an ad-
mission ticket for one cent. Come to any
of our stores, pay us the regular price
tor any 15, 25 or 50-cent Triangle theater
ticket and we will sell you another, dupli-
cate of the one you buy, for one cent —
that, is two 15 cent balcony tickets for
16 cents, two 25 cent orchestra tickets for
26 cents, and two CO-cent box tickets for
51 cents. The sale will last for one week
only. The tickets are good any time."
There are three Liggett Drug stores in
Detroit.
Name New House the Madison.
The new theater which John H. Kunsky
will erect at Broadway, Witherell and
Grand Circus Park, Detroit, is to be
called the Madison, this being an easy
sounding name, easily remembered and
because of the location being just a stone's
throw from Madison avenue. A company
has just been organized with a capital
stock of $20,000 and the principal in-
corporators are John H. Kunsky and
George W. Trendle. We might add in
this connection that Mr. Kunsky and Mr.
Trendle are financing the construction of
this building without the sale of one
share of stock to the public.
Briefs and Business Notes.
Frank Rutledge, special representative
of George Kleine, of Chicago, and the
Kleine-Edison productions, is making
many friends in Detroit and Michigan,
where he spends considerable of his time.
Architect C. Howard Crane, Dime Bank
building, Detroit, is taking figures on a
theater to be built on Russell street, near
Frederick avenue.
Mayor Marx of Detroit says that motion
pictures are the only kind of amusement
he will permit in the Folly theater, which
license he recently revoked.
PRAIRIE STATES NEWS LETTER.
New Policy at York's Dean Theater.
YORK, NEBR. — The Dean theater at
York has adopted a new policy
with which it thinks it can please all Its
patrons. It does not want an all-feature
program every night nor does it want to
eliminate the multiple reel productions.
One night there will be a feature and a
one-reel comedy at 10 and 15 cents, and
the next night, a mixed program at 5 and
10 cents. This plan of alternating will
be followed and it is believed will insure
a steadier and increased patronage.
An Omaha Studio?
Reports from Omaha say that J. de
Labertouche, late of Pathe Freres ot
Paris, with I. W. Warren and A. Durran
were in that city looking for a site for
the erection of a moving picture studio.
Nebraska Changes, Etc.
Frank W. Jones has opened a moving
picture show in the Opera House at
Trenton.
The Garden theater, formerly the Elite,
at 1418 Farnam street in Omaha, has
been re-opened by J. H. Thornton, of Port
Worth, Tex. He has redecorated the place
and installed an orchestra.
The Casino theater at Wymore will be
open only on Saturday nights. H. H.
Dummitt and R- W. Small have consoli-
dated their interests.
IN THE DAKOTAS.
Dakota Changes, Etc.
GRAND FORKS, N. D. — A. L. Zacherel
has announced the Royal' theater at
Grand Forks, N. D. He will operate It as
a ten-cent house.
H. P. Blasdell has sold the Grand thea-
ter at Carrington, N. D., to H. B. Poole.
The Empress theater at Garfton, N. D.,
is now under the management of O. N.
Vista.
Dakota Brevities.
Three reels of film and a machine were
destroyed In a film fire at the Princess
theater in Fargo, N. D.
Kronchnabel & Flury of the Dickinson
Opera House at Dickinson, N. D., have in-
stalled projection equipment and added
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
817
moving pictures to tlie Sullivan & Con-
sidine vaudeville program.
The immigration department of South
Dakota will start a moving picture and
lantern slide show of scenes showing the
resources of South Dakota, in towns of
eastern Iowa and in Illinois for the rest
of the winter.
The Lyceum theater at Fargo, N. D.,
has a bowling team which represents the
theater in local contests.
I. B. Greengaard has sold his moving
picture theater at Milbank, S. D.
L. L. Devereaux. who has completed a
new theater at Rocktord, N. D., will call
it the Blackstone.
Melvin Pederson has purchased the
moving picture theater at Hatton, N. D.,
from Joseph Anderson.
Benson Brothers have been preparing
to open a moving picture shew in their
hall at Trent, S. D.
MICHIGAN NEWS LETTER.
Special to M. P. W. from Midwest News
Service.
Preparedness Film Helps in Michigan.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — i'The Battle
Cry of Peace" is proving a mighty
attraction in Michigan. One of the ad-
vantages is the ease with which local
aid may be interested for publicity pur-
poses. A regular army instructor was at
Grand Rapids with two machine guns to
teach national guardsmen their use. He
loaned the pieces to Gilligham & Smith
to help exploit the Alms. The guardsmen
in Grand Rapids attended the show at the
Majestic Gardens two companies one
night, another company and the band the
next night, and another company and the
field corps the next. As they paraded the
streets considerable advertising was se-
cured. Manager McLaren of the Majestic
theater at Jackson had the film for Jan.
27-28-29.
Features at Escanaba's Delft.
The Delft theater at Escanaba, Mich.,
has a new policy of nothing but features.
The following schedule will be used —
Monday, Paramount; Tuesday, Triangle;
Wednesday, Triangle; Thursday, Para-
mount;* Friday, Fox; Saturday, Metro;
Sunday, bookings from open market.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thurs-
days and Fridays the price of admission
will be: Matinee, 5c. and lOc; evening,
main floor 15c., balcony lOc, children 5c.
Saturdays and Sundays: Matinee 5c. and
10c. ; evening 5c. and 10c.
Got 'Em All to Holler.
Manager Thompson of the Alseium the-
ater at Northvjlle had a "yell festival"
at a recent show for children and gave a
prize to the youngster who made the most
noise.
Owosso Theater Progress.
Three theater projects were rumored for
Owosso, Mich., and one of them has taken
definite shape. At an expense of $15,000
the old Owosso theater will be remodeled
into a ground floor house. Eugene
Brewer and Dr. Gaylord N. Finch who
■will take a lease on the house will book
about fifteen theatrical attractions a year
and the rest ol tne time will use prin-
cipally moving pictures.
The Paul J. Schlossman Amusement
Company of Muskegon, having just opened
a new $75,000 vaudeville and dramatic
theater. The Regent, in Muskegon, Mich.,
is contemplating replacing the Majestic
theater of that place with a modern moving
picture theater seating between 760 and
800 persons. The plan is to use part of
the site of the Majestic as a foyer for the
proposed theater and to cut off forty-four
feet from the rear of the stores adjoin-
ing the film house and use the ground
obtained for the body of the new play-
house.
Michigan Changes and Business Notes.
William C. Caldwell, one of the moving
picture pioneers in Battle Creek, Mich.,
lias sold the Majestic theater to Charles
A. Brocens, A. Agarman and William
Boget.
W. T. Kelly, who has leased the Em-
press theater property at Ironwood, Mich.,
from O'Donnell & Nolan has made a num-
ber of changes. The building has been
remodeled and hereafter will be known
aa the Temple theater. Triangle service
will be used on Mondays and Thursdays,
Paramount service on Wednesday and
Saturday and other high class features
the rest of the time. Admission will be
ten and twenty cents. A twelve-piece
orchestra will be used in connection with
the Triangle films. Manager Kelly has
renamed the former Temple theater of
Ironwood the Strand and will operate a
five and ten cent show there.
Michigan Brevities.
The new Isis theater on Monroe avenue
in Grand Rapids, Mich., which opened
Jan. 22 will use Universal Film service
and Sullivan & Considine vaudeville.
"Trilby" played a return date at the
Wenonah theater in Bay City, Mich.
The Majestic theater at Jackson, Mich,
has booked "The Birth of a Nation" for
February 10-12.
The Butler theater at Ishpeming, Mich.,
will give bargain matinees — eight reels
for five and ten cents every Saturday, Mon-
day and Thursday.
More Children's Shows
Illinois State Normal School Teachers Organize Special Shows in Bloomington —
Local Civic and College Organizations Help the Idea Along — Notes on the
Movement in Other Cities of the State.
By Frank L. Madison, Illinois Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — Thirteen hun-
dred children saw "The Wizard of
Oz" at the first Saturday morning "Chil-
dren's Hour" at the Irvin theater in
Bloomington and others cried because
they could not secure admission. A sec-
ond show was given at 1.30 to please the
left-overs. Miss Minerva C. Hall of the
music department of the Illinois State
Normal University and Miss Nellie C.
Thompson of the Illinois Normal Training
School are behind the plan which was
conceived last summer. They corre-
sponded with cities in which the chil-
dren's hour has been tried and In the
course of the Christmas holidays paid a
visit to the now-famed children's show
at the Strand theater in Chicago and also
visited twelve film exchanges. A number
of civic and college organizations in
Bloomington are aiding in the work. Miss
Hall tells the stories of the pictures.
Future attractions are "Little Lord
Fauntleroy" and "Alice in Wonderland."
The Eagle theater at Princeton is using
a special program on Saturday afternoons
for children.
The Gem theater at Bdwardsville in-
vites bringing children to the Sunday
matinee.
Manager D. A. Beston of the Court thea-
ter at Kankakee is co-operating with the
Woman's Club of that city by giving spe-
cial children's shows at 10 o'clock Satur-
day morning. The idea of the Strand in
Chicago is followed, and talented local
youngsters are used on the program. A
five-cent admission is charged.
NEW EXCHANGE AT QUINCY.
The B. H. N. Film Service Company has
been formed at Quincy to buy, sell, rent
and exchange films, machines, etc. The
concern will be incorporated with capital
stock of $50,000. Headquarters will be at
236^2 North Fifth street in Illinois.
Charles Kindt Back at Rock Island
House.
Charles Kindt, owner of the Illinois
theater at Rock Island, 111., has resumed
the management of the house following
the departure of Jay Cox, representing the
Metropolitan Amusement Company.
Illinois Changes, and New Houses.
Two young men of Highland, Illinois,
J. Rickli and N. Nichlen, have opened the
Opera House at Troy. 111., and are running
the Mutual program which they are en-
thusiastically boosting as "the standard
of all programs." These young exhibitors
are well thouglit of and, probably this is
the beginning of two successful careers.
W. W. Watts, president of the Vaudette
Amusement Company of Springfield, an-
nounces he will erect a $10,000 moving
picture theater at Petersburg to replace
the Rex theater, which recently was de-
stroyed by fire. The new house will seat
700. Arthur Simons, who managed the
former Rex, will be in charge.
Wallace Howell, who has been pianist at
the Gem theater in Macomb, has assumed
the management of that house, succeeding
Jay Wilson, who has returned to Astoria.
The Million building at Springfield, in
which the Savoy theater is located, and
which was damaged by fire early in De-
cember, ■will be restored.
Charles T. Smith, former manager of the
Star theater at Elgin, is said to be con-
templating a lease on the Clark building
at Spring and Division streets for use as
a moving picture theater.
The local film, "The Dedication of the
Madison County Courthouse," proved a
profitable repeater at the Gem theater in
Edwardsville.
The first anniversary week of the "KV
theater in Clinton was observed by Man-
ager Sudduth with a special feature pro-
gram.
The Pastime theater at Homer did good
business with home-made pictures.
The Majestic theater at Peoria had an
extra Saturday morning matinee of "The
Birth of a Nation."
The Wm. Fox "Sampson" was shown at
the Isis theater in Roseville as a benefit
for the Merchant's Band.
The Gem theater at Macomb is now us-
ing two pianos in connection with the pic-
tures.
The Bijou theater at Mattoon has been
remodelled. The improvements include a
new fioor and ventilating and lighting
systems.
The Princess theater at Manteno has
cut its operating schedule to three nights
a week — Wednesday, Saturday and Sun-
day.
Patrons of the Star theater at Evanston
were so insistent that the management
returned "The Campbells Are Coming."
"The Pretty Sister of Jose" was used as
a feature by the Majestic at Belvidere as
a benefit for the high school basketball
team.
Harry Meyer has named the new mov-
ing picture theater, which he opened at
Mt. Sterling, the Majestic.
The Majestic theater at Peoria had "On
the Firing Line with the Germans,"
January 16 to 23, In co-operation with
the Peoria Star.
In order to assist in the control of an
evident small-pox epidemic. Manager W.
B. Sudduth of the K theater at Clinton
voluntarily closed his house for several
days.
"Carmen," with Geraldine Farrar, was
sponsored at the Illinois theater in La
Grange by the Young Women's auxiliary
of the Congregationa' church.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Takes in Eleven Shows
St. Louis World Representative Stays Downtown for an Evening and Calls at
Eleven Prosperous Theaters — Could Have Got into Four More Without Paying —
Finds a Lot of People Enjoying Themselves.
By A. H. Giebler, St. Louis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
ST. LOUIS. MO.— We went out on Del-
mar and Kingshighway two weeks
ago and wrote a piece about the theaters
out there, and when that letter was
printed a downtown manager took us to
task. "Looky here," he said, "you'll make
a lot of folks get corns on their feet
walking way out there to look at picture
shows, when we've got eleven of 'em right
down here in a bunch; and If you count
the Grand and the Hippodrome, that serve
a sort of cocktail mixture of pictures and
vaudeville, there are thirteen. There may
not be as many silk hats and automobiles
as there are out on High Brow Hill, but
there are a whole lot of people downtown.
Drop around and take a look at our thir-
teen shows that are humming for a
twelve-hour stretch every day of the
year."
Calls on William Sievers.
We did. We went downtown and took
in eleven shovps in one evening. We
stopped first at the Central on Sixth and
Market. The Central was one of the first
downtown picture houses, and was opened
by William Sievers. Mr. Sievers gained
the experience at this house that made
him see the possibilities of the business in
St. Louis, and prompted him to build the
New Grand Central, one of the most
magnificent picture theaters in the west,
Mr. Sievers has become a national figure
in moving picture circles and is one of
the most tireless workers for the upbuild-
ing and dignity of the business. The Cen-
tral is under the management of J. J.
Sweeney, an old-timer in the moving plcv
ture game. "Damaged Goods" Is in its
fifth week at the Central, and there was
a crowded house when we were there.
The Downtown Triangle House.
After the Central we took a hop. step
and a Jump to the American, the down-
town Triangle house, managed by David
E. Russell, the fellow we caught with 73
automobiles out in front of his theater
two weeks ago. There were not so many
automobiles in front of the American, but
there was a nice big crowd Indoors, and
when the American looks crowded It
means something, because it is a big
house with double balconies, and you can
stow away a thousand people in it and
hardly see them. Sam Bernard, Mae Bush,
Norma Talmadge and Jos. Jefferson were
among the stars that formed the fourteen
reel program at the American.
Hears Big Orchestra at the Lyric.
After the American, we dropped in at
the Lyric, J. W. Cornelius's downtown
house. The Lyric is always crowded, but
a bigger audience than usual was looking
at Clyde Fitch's comedy, "Captain Jinks,"
and listening to the fine music of the
orchestra. The Lyric claims to have the
biggest and best orchestra downtown, and
the reputation of its music, under the
leadership of Dave Silverman, has spread
until it is considered an attraction In it-
self and billed as a feature of the house.
A word or two of praise may also be said
for the attendants of the Lyric. Claire
Keller, the superintendent, and his force
of ushers work about as noiselessly and
efl^clently as any body of theater attend-
ants in the country.
Finds Ritz Nice and Warm.
Half a block from the Lyric is the RItz.
the newest and one of the handsomest
houses In the downtown district. The Ritz
is a cosy theater, with flowers and
Japanese dwarf trees In the lobby, and is
as warm as toast. A Metro subject, Gail
Kane in "Her Great Match," was being
shown to a big audience. The Ritz uses a
diversified program, showing General ser-
vice as a rule, with an occasional big
feature.
Pay-as- You-Enter at the Gem.
After the Ritz, we went down to the
Gem. The Gem is one of the theaters
that helped to make moving picture his-
tory in St. Louis. It was opened by Frank
Talbot, and was the first house to show
independent pictures in the west. The
Gem fell Into evil ways when the Hipp -
drome opened across the street, and has
been dark off and on for two or three
years, but was opened recently by Brom-
ley and Goll, who operate the Duchess on
Grand avenue. The Gem has a novelty In
the way of a pay-as-you-enter system.
Mr. A. D. Branham, vice president of the
Automatic Register Company, who con-
trols the Invention, was at the Gem and
explained the working of the system.
When a coin Is paid at the box office It
is dropped in a receiver. This immediate-
ly sets up an electrical connection and
registers the money in the manager's
oflice upstairs, and the usher Is notified
by a flashlight. The registering device
records anything from flve cents to $500.
There Is a large globe suspended over the
street and at the same time the coin is
registered in the manager's office upstairs,
the globe lights up and a bell Is rung.
This part of the scheme is a novel sort of
advertisement and will serve to attract
attention to people up and down the
street. Mr. Branham says the registering
device ca be carried anywhere the man-
ager may sit, even in another building,
and count the money coming in at the
door.
Films at the Hippodrome.
We stepped over to the Hippodrome,
which was reopened In December, and
which is doing a nice business with its
diversified program. The Hippodrome is
a vaudeville house now, playing Kurt
Jones attractions, but they run several
reels of pictures in connection with the
show.
Grand Was Crowded.
The Grand, on Market street, was
crowded, and was entertaining the big
audience with a bill of vaudeville and
pictures.
Dixie a Fine House.
We ■were half way to Broadway when
we stopped at the Grand, so we kept on
going and dropped in at the Dixie, which
opened on the first of December. The
Dixie used to be the Sun, and was closed
for a year, when the present manager, J.
H. Kientzle, rebuilt the place and made a
fine house out of it.
The Dixie opens at 9 In the morning
and runs until 11 at night, and the man-
ager says he is considering making an
all-night show of It.
Business Humming at the Astor.
Down the street a few steps Is the Astor.
The Astor Is a house that has been hum-
ming along at a good steady gait for a
number of years, and was doing the usual
amount of business when we got there.
After the Astor we got to George Ange-
lich's Rainbow, In the next block on
Broadway. This is another of the all day
run houses. The Rainbow gives a big
program for five cents and enjoys a fine
patronage from the railway and bank
clerks in the neighborhood.
Manager Schwartz's Houses.
The Broadway, which is not on Broad-
way at all, but on St. Charles street, was
our next stop. The Broadway and the
St. Charles, diagonally across the street
from each other, are both of the W. J.
Flynn circuit, and are under the personal
care of Manager Schwartz, These two
houses are right in the heart of the big
store district, and have a fine tired-
shopper patronage. "The Angel of Pov-
erty Plat" was on at the St. Charles when
we left.
Neat and Cosy Strand.
Just around the corner brought us back
to Sixth street again, and face to face
with the Strand, the only downtown thea-
ter with a Paramount program. The
Strand is smack up against its big neigh-
bor, the Columbia, a Keith and Proctor
vaudeville house, and it is under the
management of Henry Buckley, who also
manages the Columbia. The Strand Is
one of the neatest and cosiest Uttla
houses in the country, and is one of tl.e
few downtown houses that does not
change program daily.
Chosen Items of Interest.
An item in the Searchlight, a paper pub-
lished by the Lears Theater Supply Com-
pany, says that every building in St.
Louis that has ever operated as a mov-
ing picture theater Is now open, with the
exception of a small house on Kingshigh-
way and Page Blvd. Mr. Sam Lears,
president of the supply company. Is In a
position to know about the closing and
opening of show houses, as he furnishes
supplies to a large number of theaters In
St. Louis, as well as through the entire
middle west, and his statement may be
regarded as : uthentic.
C. A. Maberry, manager of the Delmar
theater, 4936 Delmar avenue, has been
suifering from appendicitis for the past
two weeks. Mr. Maberry has Just recent-
ly been reappointed manager of the Del-
rnar, when it was sold to P. Stromberg by
the Crawford Interests.
a W. Hatch, manager of the V. L. S. E.
Exchange at 3630 Olive street, has been
absent from the office for several days
owing to an attack of ptomaine poisoning.
Mr. Hatch had an attack of the same kind
last summer, which laid him up lor a
couple of weeks.
DENVER NEWS LETTER.
By E. C. Day. Denver Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
Change in Management at Princess.
DENVER, COL. — An important change in
the management of one of Denver's
biggest and best motion picture theaters
has been announced. As a result this dis-
trict is robbed of one of its best liked and
most capable exhibitors, while it reclaims
the services of a beloved native son, who
has made his mark in more than one
branch of the photoplay Industry.
On January 20. H. E. Ellison, manager
of the Princess theater, resigned his post
to take up the more important duties of
executive head of the new Paramount
theater at Salt Lake. He was succeeded
here by S. Barrett McCormIck, former
newspaperman, film exchange man and
scenario writer.
Doesn't Believe in Mixed Programs.
H. E. Ellison, recently appointed man-
ager of new Salt Lake City house, has
been Identified with the exhibiting end of
the Denver photoplay Industry for four
years, first as owner of the Colonial thea-
ter and later as manager of the Princess.
It was In the latter connection that he
won his greatest success. He made Para-
mount pictures "Go" in Denver. He was
the first to introduce the "harmony" plan
in this city. The Princess gets the high-
est standard admission price of any thea-
ter in Denver and under Mr. Ellison's
management it has consistently played to
full houses.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Mr. Ellison lays his success to the fact
that mixed programs have found no place
on the Princess screen. He believes that
the moving picture patron either Wants
high class stuff or slapstick. None wants
both. When he took charge of the Prin-
cess he chose the high class field and
comedy has been completely barred ex-
cept where it was of the high class so-
ciety variety.
The best evidence of Mr. Ellison's suc-
cess is found In the fact that L. M. Marcus
has recruited him to take charge of his
big Salt I>ake Paramount theater.
"BiUy" Ireland Gets Big Job.
Denver lost for the time being one of
her oldest and best known theatrical men.
It was announced this week that Willfam
A. "Billy" Ireland will become western
manager of "The Birth of a Nation." For
20 years Ireland has been a familiar figure
in the theatrical life of Denver. He
started his career as an usher in the
Tabor Grand under Peter McCourt. Later
he became an office assistant, then treas-
urer and finally manager of the Broadway
theater.
Clifford Boyd of Cincinnati has come
to Denver to succeed Mr. Ireland as man-
ager of the Tabor Grand, which will be
operated as a ten-cent moving picture
house.
Prohibition Helps Film Business.
Prohibition has proved a boom to the
motion picture industry in the Denver
district. One month of the dry era has
passed In Colorado and almost, withotft
exception, exhibitors of the photoplay
throughout the entire state report an in-
crease in business. And this, despite the
fact that zero temperature has prevailed
in all sections and weather conditions
have been anytliing but favorable to the
industry.
Victor Opera House to Show Films.
The photoplay has triumphed over the
legitimate theater in another notable bat-
tle in Colorado. As a result of its victory,
the Victor Opera House at Victor, Col.,
will be remodelled at once and turned Into
a motion picture theater. Hall Bros.,
former .owners of the Pox theater In Vic-
tor, are back of the enterprise. They
have sold the Fox to Jesse E. Jones,
formerly of Canon City.
The Victor Opera House is one of Colo-
rado's most famous playhouses. Some of
the world's most famous stage stars have
appeared there. In the early days of the
gold excitement in this camp fabulous
prices were paid for seats at the best at-
tractions.
A Little Mountain Theater.
Milton Cohn, Denver exchange manager
of the Notable Film Co. claims the dis-
tinction of knowing the smallest exhibitor
in tlie world. He is D. D. Dodge of
Vanadium, Colo. Vanadium is so young
that it is not even on the map. It is the
home of the rare mineral of the same
name. It has one theater which is a
makeshift affair with a seating capacity
of only 75. Two Paramount pictures a
week are shown there. Vanadium is lo-
cated near Telluride in the mountains of
Southwestern Colorado. It is not even a
station on the railroad line and its films
are thrown off on the mountain side while
the train is in motion. To return the
films it is necessary to carry them to tno
express office at Telluride by horseback.
Business Notes — New Theaters.
Harry Cassldy, travelling representative
of the Mutual Film Corporation for the
Denver district, has just returned after
an extensive trip through Nebraska, Kan-
sas and Eastern Colorado and reports a
theater building boom.
W. H. McDonald of Terrington, Nebr.,
has broken ground for a $12,500 theater
to be opened In the spring.
Nathan Desky of Brush, Col., has just
completed work on his new $15,000 theater
and will open with a high class motion
picture show on February 1.
At Scott Bluffs. Kan., T. A. Bucy, who
owns the Crystal theater, has completed
plans for a new $25,000 playhouse. Work
on the building will begin as soon as the
weatlier permits and it is expected to be
completed by early summer.
WISCONSIN NEWS LETTER.
Special to M. P. W. from Midwest News
Service.
Suit Set for Spring Term.
CHIPPEWA FALLS. — The case of the
Casino Feature Film Company of Mil-
waukee against tlie Elliott Sherman Film
Company of Minneapolis, will be tried at
the spring term of Circuit Court In Chip-
pewa county at Chippewa Falls. The
plaintiff brings suit to restrain the Min-
nesota company from exhibiting the "Un-
broken Road," a five reel film, in Wis-
consin.
Chosen Notes.
The Grand theater at Green Bay, Wis.,
is going after box party business by in-
viting societies and persons who are given
to entertaining to reserve a box for Tri-
angle plays several days in advance. Re-
ports of these on the society page of
local papers are good advertising.
Crushing and jammed business for mo-
tion pictures still continues at the Grand
Opera House, Oshkosh, Wis. Riots calls
for police to hold crowds back from break-
ing down doors for second shows is not
a common occurence. Building next to
theater has Leen rented for a rest room
for patrons waiting for second shows.
The "Birth of a Nation" recently played
here to $6,619.50 in one week. Following
one night stand attractions, "Mutt and
Jeff." October 10, and "Seven Keys to
Baldpate," October 11. Large advance
sales.
ferred to the Philadelphia branch. He
has been with the General Film Company
for more than five years, coming here
from Milwaukee, where he was manager
of the branch office. Previous to his Mil-
waukee experience he acted as booker for
Picture Show Zones
Minneapolis City Council Passes Ordinance Providing for Zones in Each Ward and
Restriction of Shows to Them — No License for Outside Will Be Considered —
Limits the Number of Theaters to 100.
By Grace L. Polk, Minneapolis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — An ordinance
has just passed the city council of
Minneapolis providing for zones in each
ward to which motion picture houses must
be confined. The. ordinance was Intro-
duced by Alderman Williams and met with
no opposition. Beside creating zones with-
in which houses may be established it
further provides that no applications for
locations outside these zones will be con-
sidered, it limits the number of show
houses in the city to 100 and provides that
all applications for transfers must be ad-
vertised so as to give anyone who desires
to do so an opportunity to object. There
are at present 75 motion picture theaters
in Minneapolis.
As several of the wards had not set
their zone limits the limits on these are
left open to be established later. The
ordinance is indirectly the result of agi-
tation in certain of the school districts in
the residence part of the city to keep
theaters from being established within
certain limits of the neighborhood schools.
THE EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION.
Benjamin M. Goldman has been retained
as attorney by the Associated Film Ex-
change Managers of Minneapolis. A cir-
cular letter was recently sent out to all
exhibitors by the managers asking their
co-operation in assuring protection against
unscrupulous and unreliable exhibitors.
W. H. Stafford, president, Mutual Film Cor-
poration.
D. D. Lederman, first vice president. Uni-
versal Film Exchange.
J. T. Van Meter, General Film Co., second
vice president.
A. A. Hixon, secretary, Metro Pictures Serv-
ice.
Bert Harnett, treasurer. Famous Players Star
Features Film Service.
J. E. Moore, Nelson & Moore, sergeant-at-
arms.
C. W. Sawn, V-L-S-E.
Fred S. Meyer, Western Kriterion Film Serv-
ice, Inc.
E. A. Westcott, Fox Film Corporation.
J. A. Salter. World Film Corporation
J. E. Cubberly, Zenith Feature Film, Duluth.
Chas. Thall. Kleine-Edison Co.
Wm. Merrill, United Film Service.
Nelson & Moor, Independent Feature Film Co.
S. B. Sampson, Pathe Exchange, Inc.
Wm. A. Lochren, Northwest Weekly.
Benj. M. Goldman, counsel. Suite 509-14, 311
Nicolett Avenue, Minneapolis.
Van Meter to Manage Exchange.
J. T. Van Meter has become manager of
the Minneapolis branch of the General
Film Company. Mr. Van Meter succeeds
H. H. Buxhaum, who was recently trans-
J. T. Van Meter.
the same company in Chicago. One of
the early improvements tliat Mr. Van
Meter plans in the office system here will
be unique in the city. This will be the
regular showing a week beforehand of all
film releases for the convenience of ex-
hibitors. All film companies in the cities
make occasional showings when requested,
but so far none of them have regularly
exhibited releases in advance. This will
also give committees from the new censor
board a chance to see films If there should
be any question about them, and Mr. Van
Meter says such committees will be wel-
comed at any time.
Will Show Local Post Office at Work.
A motion picture film showing the
Minneapolis post office at work is to play
a part in an educational campaign, which
is shortly to be opened in the schools of
the city to make school children ac-
quainted with the work of the govern-
ment. Lectures are to be given and the
film shown in the eighth grade and high
schools and in the night schools. Various
branches of the work are to be set forth
in the film which will be shown and ex-
plained by P. E. Foss, president of the
Mail Clerks' Association. The association
is paying for the making of the film.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Elaborate Stage Effects at New Strand, Indianapolis
Beautiful Settings and Music Add to the Effect of Films Shown at the Newest
Picture Theater — A Credit to the City.
Special to Moving Picture World from Indiana Trade News Service.
J NDIANAPOLIS, IND.— The Strand the-
■I- ater, Indianapolis, opened witii the
Paramount photoplay, "Mice and Men"
featuring Marguarette Clark. An aud-
ience that packed the house witnessed the
photoplay and musical entertainment.
No attempt has been made to present
photoplays in Indianapolis on as elabor-
ate a scale as was seen at the Strand.
Persons who saw the presentation of
"The Birth of a Nation," at English's
theater recently were given an insight of
how interpretive music by a large orch-
estra enhances the value and pleasure of
a photoplay entertainment. Indianapolis
photoplay patrons have had an opportun-
ity to witness the best photoplays that
are being produced. Nothing new to them
was offered at the Strand. But those who
witnessed the performance Saturday even-
ing realized how interpretive music with
a novel stage setting, improved and added
to the ordinary presentation of photoplays.
The first picture was "Seeing Panama,"
followed by a solo by Viva Ethella. A
reel of curernt event pictures followed,
and Albert E. Short, cornet soloist, played
"A Dream." The program concluded with
a comedy film.
One of the innovations at the Strand Is
the way the picture screen is handled.
The audience sees the screen only just
before time to present the pictures. Plush
curtains in the rear of the stage setting
draw together, the picture screen is drop-
ped in place and the curtains are opened.
At the end of the picture the curtains
are drawn together the screen is taken
up and the curtain open again.
A large delegation of Chicago business
and professional men witnessed the first
performance Saturday evening, and sev-
eral hundred of the leading citizens of
Indianapolis were guests of the manage-
ment.
The Strand Theater Company, Indian-
apolis, has increased its capital stock by
an issue of $50,000 preferred .nnd an in-
crease of $125,000 common stock, makine
the total capitalization $200,000.
BUY THE ROCHESTER THEATERS
Clyde and Sidney Wilson, brothers,
Knoxville, Indiana, have bought the three
motion picture theaters of Rochester, Ind.
They bought the Paramount theater from
Ray Blausser, and the K. G. theater
from Roy Shank for a consideration said
to be more than $7,000. The Shank the-
aters will be taken over Feb. 7th and the
Paramount theater is now being run by
the Wilson brothers. Both of the brothers
will move to Rochester shortly. Clyde
Wilson is an experienced picture theater
operator having had a house in Argos,
Indiana, for several years.
AGAINST FEDERAL CENSORSHIP.
The Evansville (Ind.) Journal News has
come out in a strong editorial against
the bill in Congress to create a Federal
censorship of motion pictures.
The editor says, "The moving pictures
are. In tact, a pictorial press performing
in a modern and entertaining and instruc-
tive manner all the functions of the
printed press. We base our objections to
this censorship bill upon the wholly suffi-
cient ground that such a censorship Is a
direct violation of the guarantee that
every American citizen has a right to
publish anything he pleases, either by
speech, or In writing, or in print."
J. E. Whitely Buys Colonial.
J. B. Whitely, manager of the Colonial
theater, at Kokomo, Ind., has bought the
house from Charles Lyons. Mr. Whitely
will make no changes in the theater.
When Mr. Lyons bought the house it was
not considered a paying proposition. He
employed Mr. Whitely as manager and
under his direction the house has been
making money.
Mr. Exhibitor: — You will get more
helpful information by carefully read-
ing one trade paper weekly than by
skimming over three or four. The
MOVING PICTURE WORLD is the
one paper you need.
Indiana Business Notes — New Houses.
George L. McClaine and other west side
merchants at Laporte, Ind., contemplate
the erection of a $35,000 theater.
W. C. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind., plans to
open the Strand at that point on Feb.
14. A $5,500 organ is being installed.
Gilbert Cuthbert and Sam Floyd have
bought the Irwin theater, Goshen, Ind., of
William C. Burridge.
B. J. Vought and W. L. Pracht, De-
fiance, Ohio, have bought the George
Brookins house at Columbia City, Ind., of
Mr. Brookins. The new owners formerly
ran houses at Defiance, Ohio and Hills-
dale, Mich.
The Washington Theater company, Mar-
ion, Ind., has incorporated with $35,000
capital stock. The directors are J. R.
Beaver, Frank B. Metcalf and Ed. Cool-
man.
Ray and Hobart Bishop have taken over
the Victoria theater, at Lafayette, from
Mrs. S. Remington. Ray and Hobart
Bishop are sons of G. W. Bishop, owner
of the building in which the theater is
located. The new management will take
over the bookings made under the Rem-
ington management, and will add such
others as they think desirable from time
to time.
The New Forrest theater, Boonville,
Ind., was opened with "Camille." The
New Forrest theater will run Fox, Para-
mount, and Metro releases regularly and
in addition to this the output of other
film corporations.
Wisconsin Brevities.
The Civics Club in Madison will discuss
moving pictures at its meeting on Feb-
ruary 6.
The Odeum theater, 707 Tower avenue,
in Superior, was damaged by fire. Loss,
$1,000. Five reels of "The Roundup" were
destroyed.
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February 5, 1916
DALLAS NEWS LETTER.
Private Showing of "The Girl and the
Game."
By S. A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
ALLAS. TEX. — For the purpose of in-
roducing "The Girl and the Game,"
to the exhibitors, advance showings were
made for exhibitors only at five points
over the state. Neat invitations were
mailed out and the house managers In-
vited to witness the showing. Charles M.
Tetrick, special agent for the picture, was
present at each showing and acted as
personal host in conjunction with the
managers of the house where the films
were shown. Showings were at Dallas,
Houston, San Antonio, El Paso and
Amarillo. Mr. Tetrick is very much
pleased over the results. Also, at San
Antonio the Queen had a "Helen Holmes
Day" with a free exhibition of the opening
episode, and although it rained, the house
was packed.
I
Accepts Road Job With Mutual.
Jas. G. Tomlin, an exchange manager,
of the early days, who for the last few
months has been local manager of the
United Branch at Houston, leaves to take
a road job with the Mutual In the Hous-
ton territory. Mr. Tomlin is widely
known in the south and west, having had
similar places with the Laemmle exchange
and the Wagner Company at Memphis,
Evansville, Salt Lake City and Shreve-
port, New Orleans and Houston. Mr.
Tomlin boasts of always telling the ex-
hibitors the truth and winning their con-
fidence. He is looking forward to meet
with big success in his new position The
United customers were sorry to see him
leave, but "what some lose, others gain."
Two Dallas Houses Becoming One.
Two adjoining theaters on Elm street,
Dallas, the Palace and the Candy, are be-
ing overhauled and reconstructed into
one house. These houses are among the
several controlled by W. D. Nevills. and
are In a group of 5-cent houses, and this
break will certainly Improve the appear-
ance of that block. Mr. Nevills expects
to make a strictly up-to-date combina-
tion house, which will be called the Folly,
and will use pictures and vaudeville. A
building permit was issued calling for the
expenditure of $2,200, and it Is understood
that this does not include electrical and
other special installations.
New House in Argenta, Ark.
Louis Rosenbaum is building a new
house at Argenta. Ark., and it is reported
will expend $76,000 on the building and
equipment. He has purchased from H. K.
Harnett, Dallas, equipment which In-
cludes two 1916 Motiographs, a motor-
generator and a Minusa screen.
Fine Temple Theater Opens at Mishawaka, Ind.
Manager O. J. Lambrotte Opens New House With World Film, "Camille"— Seats
600 Persons — Some Interesting Details.
IV I ISHAWAKA, INDIANA. — The Temple
highway, Mishawaka, Ind., opened last
week with "Camille," the World Film photo
play with Clara Kimball Young in the
leading role. The new theater is a great
improvement for the busines district of
Mishawaka. It is located on what was
formerly the old post office site.
O. J. Lambrotte, former manager, is an
experienced picture man and has a chain
of theaters in Indiana.
The main street front of the building
is of ornamental stucco with relief orna-
mentations. The entrance floor is of mo-
saic tile of black and white with a
mosaic border. In the tile is the word
"Temple." An electric sign over the en-
trance also carries the word "Temple."
The selling booth is equipped with an
automatic selling machine.
The interior of the house is finished In
mahogany and cream. There is a beam
ceiling finished in cream. In front of the
screen to the right and left are electric
fountains and from the basins emerge
artificial flre-proof vines which climb up
the sides of the screen. The seating ca-
pacity is 600, 100 of the seats being in
the balcony.
The Lambrotte saxaphone orchestra of
five pieces will provide music. On special
occasions singers and musicians of ability
will be engaged to help fill out the pro-
gram. The orchestra pit is large enough
for a much bigger orchestra and at times,
it is expected to use more music. The
Temple has contracts with the Triangle,
the Fox, and World film exchanges.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Mention of Prominent People in Dallas
Territory.
Paul Ginsberg, known as the "Universal
Walker," who is walking from Kansas
City to Dallas under the auspices of the
Universal company, has passed Oklahoma
City and is expected in Dallas this week
(week of January 17-22.)
William Oldknow, general manager of
the Consolidated Film and Supply Com-
pany, the Southern branch of the Uni-
versal is making an extensive business
visit in Dallas.
C. R. Baxley, of the Dallas Fox offices,
has returned from a holiday tour and is
back at his old desk.
O. V. Randall is now traveling represen-
tative for the V-L-S-E, Dallas office, vice
R. K. Evans, recently placed in charge of
that company's New Orleans branch. J. B.
Huey, formc-ly booking clerk here for
the same company, has been advanced to
the road work also.
E. J. Farrell, district representative of
the General Film Company, headquarters
at Atlanta, has just been in Dallas. Mr.
Prince, Dallas manager, met him at Okla-
homa City and accompanied him south.
Mr. Farrell goes from here to Houston and
other points in this business tour.
Dr. John W. Ruskin showed his "Close-
to-Nature" pictures at the Dallas opera
house week of January 9-16, and while he
had to buck an unusually cold spell, the
results were not unsatisfactory. The pic-
tures were decidedly pleasing to those
who did see them, being wonderfully edu-
cational as well as novel.
Mrs. J. Reed Finley has been appointed
amusement censor by the Dallas City
Commission. Mrs. Finley has been acting
as censor for some time and has shown a
very liberal attitude toward all kinds of
amusements. She has as yet outlined no
policy under the new censorship law, but
it is expected she will display the same
sensible broadmindedness as has charac-
terized her work heretofore. Mrs. Finley
has promised to expound her system to
the Moving Picture World representative
as soon as she has her plans formulated.
R. K. Cross of Cumby, Texas, has pur-
chased a 1916 Motiograph to be added to
the equipment of his house at that place.
Barnett made the sale.
The Hippodrome Theater at Tyler,
Texas, is now under the management of
Emmett & Emmett.
Fred W. Pearce. of the firm of Josiah
Pearce & Sons, New Orleans, is visiting in
Dallas.
and so was in the clear on his film rental.
As usual the box office sales more than
equaled the reservations, taking care of
miscellaneous expenses and giving a very
nice profit.
MAKING VILLAGE THEATER PAY.
Interesting Account of Manager Shean's
Methods at Gardner, Kan.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Kansas City News Service.
GARDNER, KAN., is a town of 500 popu-
lation, and J. C. Shean has the only
picture show there, his house seating 200.
Mr. Shean is making a success that many
of his brothers in the large cities might
well envy. And he does it by careful ser-
vice— and "pulling stunts." In the small
towns there are always a goodly number
of patrons who can be depended upon for
the regular programs, and who, so they
say, pay the expenses of the usual offer-
ings. The profits of the business are made
on feature nights, when the prices of 5
and 10 cents are boosted to 10 and 20 or
25 cents. The managers have a full week
to advertise the features and prepare for
them — the town has a week to talk about
the coming pictures and work up enthusi-
asm. Because of this centering of local
attention on the big night, it Is possible
and profitable to sell reserved seats far
ahead, the buyers of such reservations be-
coming boosters for the show.
Mr. Shean has a fertile imagination in
respect to working up his feature nights.
An example of his ideas was his booking
of five big features as a series, to be run
one a week. Reserved seats for the series,
the purchaser getting the same seat each
week, were sold at $1 for the five shows.
Mr. Shean sold $110 of these reserved seats
before the first of the series was put on,
EMPRESS AT PAOLA OPENS.
Paola, Kan. — Fred C. Smith, the "mag-
nate" of Paola, Kan., has opened his new
Empress theater, a moving picture house,
but is continuing to operate the Mallory
opera house with road shows. Mr. Smith
had been presenting pictures at the opera
house while his theater was in process
of preparation. The Empress building
was entirely remodeled for his purposes,
at an expense, including equipment, of
about $10,000. There are fresco panels on
the outside, the lobby is tiled. and trimmed
in brass, the seats are upholstered.
The Empress has been rented for Sunday
evenings by Rev. O. B. Thurston, pastor
of the Congregational church, and evening
services of the church will be held there
during the winter. One reel of moving
pictures, religious subjeqts, will run
every evening before or during the ser-
vice.
William B. Strang, presideiit of the Strang
line, and Capt. Hubert H. B. Holland, a
film producer. Captain Holland's chief
aids, already arranged for. will be Ken-
neth D. Langley and Albert McGovern,
formerly a producer for the Lubin com-
pany.
EXCHANGE HOLDS CONVENTION.
Kansas City "Clan" of V-L-S-E. Meets
and Lays 1916 Plans.
Manager E. R. Pearson of the V-Ij-S
E. exchange in Kansas City calls his en-
tire force together at least once every
three months for a "two or three days
'pep meeting.' " So much enthusiasm and
loyalty has been 'S'orked up among his
"Clan" from the results of these conven-
tions that no doubt In the near future this
plan will be adopted by other Big Four
managers.
Tuesday after Christmas the clansmen
began rolling in and by noon the session
was on. Every phase of the industry was
discussed with a view, to further develop-
ing the "partnership plan" between the
exchange and the exhibitor. Particular
attention was paid to the "definite policy"
idea, which is bein^ suggested to all ex-
hibitors.
A pleasant surprise came with the ar-
rival of Assistant General Manager A. W.
Goff. This was the first visit ever paid
this office by one of the New York ofli-
cials, certainly conclusive proof of the
confidence placed in Manager Pearson.
Those present were unanimous in their
approval of the open booking system as
the only possible method by wliich fea-
tures 100 per cent, strong will be assured.
In spite of the low prices placed on the
t'wo or three weak features turned out by
V-L-S-E. Inc.. they continue to be in
the vaults, while the strong drawing cards
are booked solid at the higher prices.
This practically desolves into an auto-
matic merit system as no manufacturer
will release a subject now unless abso-
lutely certain of its drawing power.
Those present were E. R. Pearson, man-
ager Kalem Company; S. W. Hatch, man-
ager St. Ijouis; Jno. Noehrn. St. Louis
booker; Joe Gilinsky, representative: J. E.
Storey, representative; F. F. Nine, Kalem
Company booker: R. L. White, representa-
tive; H. E. Stabler, representative; A. J.
Reed, representative; L. J. Scott, publicity
department, and A. W. Goff, assistant gen-
eral manager.
TO MAKE FILMS AT OVERLAND.
Company Formed to Produce Near
Kansas City.
The Overland Park Film Mfg. Co. has
been organized in Kansas City, and char-
tered in Kansas, for the production of
motion picture films at Overland Park,
about 25 miles from Kansas City. Tliis
place is a town 'on the Stran,^? electric
line, having lakes, medicinal springs, an
aeroplane field where many exhibitions
have been given, and numerous advan-
tages for a moving picture settlement.
The prime movers in the project are
POPULAR HOUSE UNFINISHED.
W. W. Marsh, druggist of Kansas City,
Kan., owns the major part of two or
tliree blocks of property near his drug
store on Central avenue, the center of a
small community somewhat isolated by
residence districts from the main Ttusiness
section of the city. He built the Midway
.airdome on a vacant bit of property about
three years ago. So successful was the
enterprise that last year he erected a
liandsome and substantial theater. This
building is 18 feet high, with IS inch
walls and is 50 by 110 feet. Inclement
weather last fall forced the use of the
building before it ■was finished inside, and
Mr. Marsh decided to postpone the com-
pletion until the airdome can be used next
summer. The patrons have faken the
present conditions good naturedly, and
there lias been no diminution of patron-
age. The walls, however, have not been
decorated and instead of a suitable floor,
the ground has merely been covered with
four inches of cinders. Fortunately, the
patrons have been used to the cinder floors
in the airdome, and the winter has not
disclosed any serious discomfort in. them.
The ceiling will remain as it is, with the
great beams uncovered.
A distinctive feature of this theater
is the balcony, at the front end of the
theater building, from which windows
overlook the street. This balcony will
have 100 seats. The body of the audi-
torium accommodates 700. At present the
benches from the airdome are used, but
suitable theater chairs will be installed
when the floor is flnished.
The admission to the show has been
5 cents, and programs have been given
every evening, including Sundays, with
no matinees. When the balcony is put
into service, however, 10 cents will be
charged for the seats In it, and they will
be reservable, the general admission
downstairs remaining at 5 cents. Four
reels are usually given, though on serial
nights the program has six reels.
New Arkansas City House.
The Strand theater at Arkansas city.
Kan., will open December 30. having made
arrangements to use the Paramount re-
leases. F. C. Fierce is the manager and
W. D. Conrad, the owner.
Buys Equipment for New Omaha
House.
R. D. Shipley was in Kansas City last
week contracting for the equipment to be
used in the new theater he is construct-
ing in Omaha, Neb. Mr. Shipley offered a
prize of $25 for a name for the house and
finally selected "The Muse." It will have
a seating capacity of 720 on the main
floor and 250 on the mezzanine floor.
Chanute Has Another Picture Show.
Chanute. Kan. — D. O. Reese, formerly a
traveler for the Paramount, is giving
Chanute, Kan., another moving picture
theater. He has leased the opera house,
on the second floor of a substantial build-
ing, and he opened recently with "The
Battle Cry of Peace." Chanute is a town
of 10,000. Manager Johnson of the Peo-
ple's theater, has heretofore had the ex-
clusive service of the public as to moving
pictures.
Local Censoring in Atchison.
Atchinson. Kan. — An ordinance has been
introduced in the city council of Atchison,
Kan., providing for a welfare board of
five members to be selected by the mayor
and council, and serve without pay, whose
chief duties shall be the supervision of
moving picture shows and dances.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
Would Repeal Censor Law
San Francisco May Get Rid of Censorship as Result of Movement for More Drastic
Measure — Negroes Demanding a Stricter Censorship — Newspapers and Others
Think Present Board Is Illegal.
By T. A. Church, San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.^The pro-
iJ posed amendment to the moving pic-
ture censorship ordinance no-w in effect in
San Francisco, drawn up recently at the
instance of a negro society and designed
to grant additional power to the board of
censors, occupied the attention of the po-
lice committee of the Board of Supervisors
at its meeting on January 13th. This
meeting was well attended by persons
interested in the matter and it soon be-
came apparent that not only would the
lawmakers be requested not to pass this
amendment, but that a strong effort would
be made to repeal the present ordinance.
After a short discussion A. P. Alberga,
president of the Negro Welfare League,
the organization which submitted the
amendment, announced that this body had
decided that the measure was too drastic
and asked that it be withdrawn. Other
negroes, however, insisted upon its pass-
age and the entire matter was later laid
over for a week, the police commission de-
ciding In the meantime to see "The
Clan.sman," the film that precipitated the
trouble.
Why Censorship Laws Should Be Re-
pealed.
Attorney Walter Rothchlld, represent-
ing the local Newspaper Publishers' Asso-
ciation, advocated that the entire ordi-
nance regulating moving picture exhibi-
tions be repealed upon the following
ground:
That censorship of anything in the na-
ture of public expression is contrary to
the letter and spirit of the constitution
of California.
That the censorship provided under the
existing ordinance is put in the hands of
an extra-ofBcial body, the legality of
which, as well as the propriety of whose
acts, is questioned.
That the production of moving pictures
has reached a stage where censorship is
unnecessary, because producers have found
it better to do their own censoring.
That if the present method of censor-
ing were permitted to continue, and more
drastic amendments be admitted from
time to time, it is conceivable that the at-
tempt might be made to extend the prin-
ciple of censorship to all forms of public
expression — books. magazines, newspa-
pers, speeches and the legitimate stage.
Present Board May Be Illegal.
Irving S. Ackerman, himself a theater
owner, representing the Allied Theatrical
Managers of San Francisco, argued
against the proposed amendment, showing
how it could be made to operate against
many films which it was not designed to
reach. P. A. Peshon, a member of the
board of censorship, told of the methods
of inspection employed, stating that in no
cases were private exhibitions demanded.
Con Deasy, a member of the Supervisorial
committee, admitted that he believed
that the board of censorship was an il-
legal body, and John Dunnigan, clerk of
the Board, said that the proposed amend-
ment was too drastic a one to be passed.
The leading feature of the meeting was
the strong fight made by the newspaper
interests against censorship in any form.
METRO'S NEW LOCAL MANAGER.
Louis Reichert, formerly assistant man-
ager with the General Film Company, and
identified with the film business for the
past fifteen years, arrived here recently
from New York to accept the position of
manager of the San Francisco branch of
the Metro Pictures Service. J. J. Unger,
the special representative of the concern
on the Pacific Coast, is making his head-
quarters here and returned this week from
a business trip to the Los Angeles branch.
Leon Netter.
A POPULAR EXCHANGE MAN.
The accompanying picture is an excel-
lent likeness of Leon Netter, first assist-
ant to Sol Lesser, of the Golden Gate Film
Exchange, and should not be confounded
with that of Sydney Grant, who recently
appeared in the Paramount release "Jane,"
and who has been appearing here with
"So Long, Letty" com-
pany. Mr. Netter is one
of the most popular film
exchange men that San
Francisco has produced,
and is likewise one of
the most successful.
Contrary to the usual
rule in this particular
line of business he has
limited his experience to
one firm, that of which
Mr. Lesser is the head,
and through pains-tak-
ing work has raised
himself to the position
of first assistant to this
rapidly rising film man.
Four years ago Mr. Netter entered the
employ of the Golden Gate exchange as
ofllce man and his rise had been rapid.
He has filled all of the positions offered
him in the firm and when the All-Star
Feature Distributors, Inc., was formed, he
was made manager of this important
branch of the business. Of late much of
his attention has been devoted to the
Kleine-Edison releases, but he is now
preparing to devote his energies to a
vigorous campaign on the "Ne'er-Do-
Well."
During the frequent trips of Mr. Lesser
to New York the business has been in
full charge of Mr. Netter and the rapid
growth of the concern is due in no small
degree to the far-seeing business princi-
ples employed by him. He enjoys a wide
acquaintance among exhibitors and his
pleasing personality makes him a general
favorite. He is a member of the Screen
Club of San Francisco, in which he takes
an active interest, and is always to be
found in the lead in matters that tend
toward the betterment of the moving pic-
ture industry.
NEW EXCHANGE PROMISED.
Charles Klopot, of Los Angeles, has just
returned to the Pacific Coast from a busi-
ness trip to New York on which he pur-
chased about eight hundred reels of se-
lected pictures. He states that within
sixty days he will have an exchange in
operation in San Francisco and that an-
other is planned for Phoenix, Ariz.
INDEPENDENT TO MOVE.
The Independent Film Exchange, which
for more than a year has been conducted
at 114-116 Golden Gate avenue, in the
heart of Film Row, is to move shortly to
124 Golden Gate avenue, where quarters
will be shared with the Union Film and
Supply Company. The space that is to
be vacated will be occupied by the end of
the month by the Apex Film Service re-
cently purchased by Marion H. Kohn and
Morris Levison.
Mutual Representative to Visit Coast.
J. J. Rotchtord, a special representative
of the Mutual is expected here shortly by
Manager X. K. Stout, of the San Francisco
branch, and before his return to the East
all the Coast and Western branches will
be visited. This branch received a short
visit a few days ago from J. R. Crone, the
former manager, ■who came up from Los
Angeles for a brief stay. He stated that
the Vogue Films, Inc., now had two com-
panies at work and that a third was being
organized.
Manufacturer Visits San Francisco.
E. R. Anderson, of the Minusa Cine
Products Company, of St. Louis, Mo., was
a recent visitor here calling upon mem-
bers of the supply trade and conferring
with the distributor in this territory,
G. A. Metcalfe. He also took advantage
of the opportunity to visit his former
home at Benicia.
Fox Exchange Makes Improvements.
A number of substantial improvements
are being made at the San Francisco
branch of the William Fox Corp., among
these being the installation of an ele-
vator between the main floor and the
basement. This is being put in to expe-
dite the handling of film between the
vault and the shipping room. The poster
department is also being enlarged. Man-
ager William J. Citron was recently ac-
corded a visit from Harry Leonhardt and
W. R. Sheehan. who have since left for
New York.
Blue Bird Feathers Its Nest.
Blue Bird Photo Plays have fitted up
attractive quarters at San Francisco at
the Universal Exchange and the first re-
lease, Sarah Bernhardt, in "Jeanne Dore,"
will be made on January 24th. A manager
for the local branch has been selected
in the person of Charles I. Lunta, formerly
of Los Angeles.
Camera Company Incorporated.
The American Movie Camera Company
has been incorporated at San Francisco
by W. A. King, A. J. Martin, H. S. Stern,
F. C. Russell and A. B. Johnston, with a
capital stock of $200,000. Ofllces and
demonstrating rooms have been opened In
the New Call Building.
New Theater at Turlock, Cal.
The new Turlock theater at Turlock,
Cal., erected to take the place of the
old Wonderland theater destroyed by flre
some months ago, was opened the first
of the year by George Bailey, proprietor
of the former house. The new theater Is
of fireproof construction, of very pleasing
design, and has a seating capacity of 700
in the main auditorium and 140 in the
balcony. The opening attraction was
"The Battle Cry of Peace" and this was
presented in a very impressive manner,
an orchestra having been secured for the
occasion. Before the performance com-
menced Rev. F. M. Brooke delivered an
address on preparedness and the meaning
of the film that was to follow. The pro-
duction was well received and capacity
houses were the rule during the two-days'
engagement.
Sol Lesser to Go East Again.
Sol L. Lesser, head of the Golden Gate
Film Exchange, Inc., will leave for New
York on January 22nd, and plans to re-
main in that city for six months disposing
of rights to the "Ne'er-Do-Well," and at-
tending to other business matters. He
will make a short stop at Chicago on his
way East.
San Francisco Business Briefs.
A new theater known as the M. & F.
has been opened at Twenty-fourth and
Castro streets, San Francisco. This house
has a seating capacity of 400 and the
operating room has been equipped with
two Power's Cameragraphs No 6A and a
motor-generator set by G. A. Metcalfe.
A Simplex projection machine has been
installed in the Acme theater on Stockton
street, near Broadway, by I. Marks & Son.
The Big "A" Poster Renting Company
has opened offices at 120 Golden Gate
avenue.
"Camille" has been booked for the Por-
tola theater for next week and Manager
Roth Is expecting much of the production.
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
823
MiBs Laura Marron, whose acquaintance
In the local film Held Is equalled by but
few in the business, and whose popularity
Is equally as marked, has accepted a posi-
tion with the New Film Corporation on
Golden Gate avenue.
Two late model Motiographs have been
installed in the operating room of the
Portola Theater, by Edward H. Kemp.
This theater has been almost a continuous
user o( this make of machine since it was
opened several years ago.
Joseph A. Huff is now acting as secre-
tary of the Screen Club of San Francisco
and is assisting to make the daily lunch-
eon plan a success.
W. W. Lewis, who received a medal at
the Exposition at San Francisco for the
best projection, and "who has been an
operator here for several years, has joined
the traveling force of the Nicholas Power
Company.
K. S. Cashin, of Fresno, Cal., was a
recent visitor here and purchased a Caille
ticket selling machine and change maker
from G. A. Metcalfe and arrcnged for the
Installation of a Baird projection machl le
in the new theater he is to open in the
Raisin City about Feb. 1, and which will
be known as the Klassay T. While here
he discussed the proposition with officials
of the State Exhibitors League of start-
ing a local at Fresno.
A contract at about $70,000 has been
awarded by I. Oppenheimer. A. Karski and
1. Levy for the construction of a moving
picture theater at California and Polk
streets. The auditorium will be 75 by 137
feet and will be reached from Polk street
through an entrance and lobby 25 by 80
feet. It will have a gallery and loges
and will have a seating capacity of about
1800. Work will be commenced at once
and it is planned to open the house about
the first of July.
TOO MANY FEATURES.
For the past two months Astoria, Ore.
has been in the throes of an epidemic of
features. During that time nearly every
brand of features made have been repre-
sented in the town. A few weeks ago
there was not a mixed program to be seen
and with the exception of a serial and the
usual comedy at the end of the show, a
five-reel feature was the rule. The com-
petition for features put the prices of ser-
vice up and the exhibitors in the seaport
town are realizing that "all features" is
not the thing and have gone back to mixed
shows for several nights a week.
Oregon State-Wide Briefs.
C. F. Snider has opened a new house in
Paisley, Oregon.
Jay Harrington, road man for the Mut-
ual, recently returned from a successful
trip through Eastern Oregon where he
booked the "Girl and the Game." Mr.
Harrington says he booked the picture in
every house on the line.
S. C. Ayers, owner of the Globe the-
ater, Albany, Oregon, has purchased the
Palace theater, Roseburg, from W. J.
Woods.
The National theater, Portland, will add
musical numbers to its pictures. Estyll
Ladd, former dramatic soprano of the
Merry Widow. Pink Lady and other at-
tractions is under contract with the Na-
tional for an indefinite period.
C. M. Hill, from Seattle, has established
temporary headquarters in Portland to
promote his picture, "Smashing the Vice
Trust."
S. H. Evans, owner of the Opera House,
Walport, Oregon, was a recent visitor in
Portland. This theater which has here-
tofore been closed during the winter
months will remain open throughout the
year.
S. Bernstein has purchased the Gem,
South Portland.
G. A. Reed, manager of the Portland
Mutual, recently returned from a con-
ference of the Northwest Mutual man-
agers held in Seattle.
Producers Invited
Portland, Oregon, Chamber of Commerce Wants Picture Industries in Oregon —
Says Southern Oregon Is Ideal for Producing Photoplays— Film Men Ask
Assurance of Fairer Treatment in the Matter of Censoring.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
pORTLAND, ORE.— Recently it became
^ known that several large motion pic-
ture companies, now located in California,
were contemplating moving their studios
to new locations and the Portland, Ore.
Chamber of Commerce has begun corre-
spondence with the motion picture people
to interest them in southern Oregon. The
commercial body represents that the
southern part of the state in the vicinity
of Ashland is ideal for picture production
by reason of the abundance of pictureable
scenery and the fact that a goodly portion
of the year in that locality is composed
of clear days.
Local film men. representing large film
concerns, discussing the move by the
Portland Chamber of Commerce, said they
believed that Oregon with its wonderful
scenery should be the home of many pro-
ducing companies, but from the treatment
now being accorded the films and the in-
dustry by the Portland censor board,
whose rulings are followed in many of
the smaller towns throughout the state,
they could not consistently make any rec-
ommendations to the concerns whose pic-
tures they were marketing until they
were assured that fair treatment would be
given to the producers should they come
to Oregon.
MAYOR ALBEE DENIES PLEA.
As anticipated, the recent conference of
the Portland picture men with the city
commissioners and Mayor Albee resulted
in the denial by the mayor of their plea
for an appealable censorship ordinance.
The mayor still maintains his position
taken when the question of appeals was
first raised that the present board is a
board of appeals. D. Solis Cohen, at-
torney for the film men; I. Leeser Cohen,
of the Portland Amusement Company;
Louis Christ, manager of the Plcford
theater; F. M. Simonton, of the Standard
Feature Film Company, and others argued
that the present board was an appeal
board in name only and asked for a real
appeal board independent of the censor
board. Their plea was denied. Commission-
er Baker championed the cause of the film
men without avail, but Commissioner
Dieck is apparently on the mayor's side.
The mayor proposes to fight vigorously
any attempt to create another appeal
board. Mrs. E. B. Colwell contends that
the board of which she is the secretary is
an appeal board in practice If not in
theory under the ordinance.
SNOW DEMORALIZES BUSINESS,
Nearly a foot of snow on the streets of
Portland and a heavier snowfall general
throughout the state, an unusual occur-
ance, made the picture business in Oregon
a losing proposition during the week of
January 9. Business fell to a point where
the receipts did not pay for the film ser-
vice. The Majestic, at Kalama. Wash., re-
mained closed during the storm as did the
picture theaters in Clatskanine and many
of the other Oregon towns and in the
Portland suburbs. In Astoria, where most
of the business houses are built on pilings,
the theaters remained open, but enjoyed
little patronage owing to the difficulty in
keeping the houses warm. The only
optimist on Film Row during the week
was George Bligh. of Salem, who journeyed
from the capital city to tell the news that
"Inspiration" at Te Liberty did S R O
business with a snowstorm raging outside.
W. A. Van Scoy, local cameraman for
the Pathe Weekly, drove out to Crown
point on the Columbia highway and after
battling with the east wind for several
hours succeeded in obtaining excellent
pictures of well-known scenes along the
highway clad in the mantel of winter.
SALEM GETS ANOTHER THEATER
Judge P. H. D'Arcy, who owns two pieces
of theater property in Salem, Ore., is
erecting another theater on Court street,
on the site of the Wexford theater, re-
cently burned. The building will be 100
by 120 in size, and part of it will be occu-
pied by stores. The auditorium will seat
800 and Judge D'Arcy intends to make the
house the finest picture theater in the
\'alley.
MADE A LOSING THEATER PAY,
W, A. Long, owner of the Star theater,
Oregon City, Oregon, worked for 25 years
in the paper mills on the Pacific Coast in
the capacity of millwright before entering
the picture field two
years ago. He has made
I a success of his venture
'and the Star theater is
now one of the best
If paying little houses in
the Williamette valley.
Mr. Long attributes his
success in the picture
rame to the use of new
iictures. When he took
lover the house he found
it had been using films
six months to a yeaj"
jold. He immediately
demanded new pictures
which increased his film
bills from $35 to $120 a
week, and today many
of his pictures are shown on release date.
Oregon City has a population of 5,000.
Mr. Long says that many exchange men
believe because a tow^n is small, the local
exhibitor can palm off films of ancient
vintage on his patrons. But Mr. Long
has found it otherwise, and says his au-
diences are composed of moving picture
fans who read the papers and magazines
and appreciate new pictures and the house
that shows them.
W. A. I^ong
TEA AT THE COLUMBIA.
Manager E. J. Myrick of the Columbia
theater, who has a habit of surprising
Portland's moving picture fans, made the
announcement to his audiences recently
that a tea room had been added to the
theater's comfortable conveniences and
since Its opening it has been liberally
patronized by the afternoon shoppers at-
tending the Columbia. The tea room Is in
charge of a Japanese maid in costume and
is fitted with electric tea-making appara-
tus and the finest chlnaware. The service
is free to the patrons of the house.
INNOVATIONS AT THE SUNSET.
Since Charles E. Couch has taken active
charge of the Sunset theater, Portland,
the patrons of that pretty little house
have enjoyed a series of surprises for
pictures are being presented a la Strand,
New York. Dimmers have been Installed
to handle the lighting effects and the
house decorations are arranged to suit the
pictures shown. The Sunset has closed a
long term contract for first run Metro
pictures, but will also use features from
the open market. During the week ot
January 16, "Rosemary" was the bill and
and the auditorium and lobby were dec-
orated with daisies and rosemary. The
ushers wore costumes of the period repre-
sented by the picture as did the quartette
singing "Rosemary For Remembrance."
824
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
stood for an hour at a time packed into
the street despite the fact that the ther-
mometer registered little above zero.
Preceding the showing of these pictures
a talking moving picture address, telling
of the progress of the telephone since its
inception March 10, 1876, to date, and
showing the first telephone was given.
The work of the graphaphone and the
moving picture machine were worked out
to perfection, the words being formed on
the screen by the lips of the speaker at the
exact instant the voice came from the
graphaphone.
Peanut Shells and Popcorn Crunching Annoy
Manager Ruffner of Spokane's Liberty Theater Begins Campaign of Instruction in
Picture Show Good Manners — Screen His Blackboard.
By S. Clark Patchin, Spokane Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Rustling popcorn
bags and the cracking of peanuts
create an unpleasant state of mind in
moving picture patrons, who are not par-
taking of same, and it is not conducive to
the fullest enjoyment of pictorial enter-
tainment, according to Ralph Ruffner,
manager of the Liberty theater, Spokane,
Wash., and he has started a crusade
against these two common pests of picture
show houses.
Manager Ruffner is attempting to nip the
nuisances in the bud through the use of
slides on the screen containing hints
which even the most obtuse can assimi-
late. One slide reads as follows:
"If the rattling of a popcorn bag or
the cracking of peanut sheels disturbs
you, ask the usher for a hammer."
Another runs like this:
"What Sherman said about war Includes
the rattling of popcorn bags and- the
cracking of peanuts."
"If you must rattle popcorn bags or
crack peanuts, first stop and think of
conditions in Europe."
"Popcorn bags and peanuts are two of
the biggest menaces the moving picture
manager has to contend with," says Man-
ager Ruffner. "Tou can't refuse admis-
sion to people merely because they carry
popcorn and peanuts, yet the continual
noise they keep up inside the theater is
annoying, disturbs everybody nearby and
takes attention from the picture. We are
going to try education to change condi-
tions. So far our slides have been re-
ceived in silence, but we believe the re- ' '
suits will come." FILM HITS IN SPOKANE.
Pictures which drew well at the picture
houses were: "The Mill on the Floss." with
Mignon Anderson in the leading role at
the Class A theater; "The Immigrant,"
with Valeska Suratt in the title role, at
the Clemmer; "Father and the Boys," fea-
turing Digby Bell, at the Rex; "The Man
From Oregon," with Howard Hickman, at
the Lyric; "A Submarine Pirate," with
Syd Chaplin, and "The Edge of the
Abyss, with Willard Mack, at the Liberty,
and "Excuse Me." featuring George
Marion and Vivian Blackburn in the lead-
ing roles at the Casino theater.
The Majestic theater has contracted for
the second showing of the Patlie Gold
Rooster plays in Spokane and will run one
each week beginning January 19.
The Best theater showed the production
"In Her Father's Footsteps," with Ethel
Grandin in the leading role.
BUT, OH, YOU JANITOR!
The Pantages theater which has just
finished showing the serial "Neal of the
Navy," has contracted for the Mutual spe-
cial feature, "The Girl and the Game,"
with Helen Holmes in the leading role.
The first installment shown the week of
January 9 drew well.
When Sarah Traux (Mrs. Charles S.
Albert of Spokane), appeared at the Lib-
erty theater in a Triangle production re-
cently. Manager Ralph Ruffner got from
Mr. C. S. Albert a number of pictures of
her and had them in frames in the lobby.
After taking them out of the frames the
janitor burned them before Mr. Ruffner
noticed them resulting in Mr. Albert los-
ing a valuable collection of pictures of his
wife covering many productions she ap-
peared in on the speaking stage.
TELEPHONES AND PICTURES.
About 10,000 men and women and
children of Spokane viewed the Bell Tele-
phone Company moving pictures showing
the construction of the transcontinental
telephone of the Bell company and cities
along the way, in the Auditorium theater,
Spokane, Wash., January 11 to 13 in-
clusive. At each performance 500 persons
had telephones in front of their seats so
that they could hear singing through a
graphaphone in the New York office of the
company, also hear waves over the tele-
phone a distance of 3,500 miles, as pic-
tures of the Atlantic ocean were thrown
on the screen.
Three performances were given nightly
and several policemen had to be kept at
the doors to handle the crowds which
SEATTLE NEWS LETTER.
special to Moving Picture World from
Seattle News Service.
Anita King Makes a Stir in Seattle.
The visit of Miss Anita King, photoplay
actress, known better as "The Paramount
Girl," was a gala affair in Seattle. She
arrived from Los Angeles Wednesday
morning, January 5, to help in the dedica-
tion of the new Coliseum theater, which
will feature Paramount-Lasky pictures.
Immediately she was challenged by the
photoplay editor of the Seattle Star to edit
his page. She accepted, and her finished
product in the Issue of the Star Friday,
January 7, was certainly a hit throughout
the city.
Not only was she editor for a day, but
she also induced Mayor Gill to pose for
the camera with her. Sunday afternoon,
January 9, she talked to a number of
girls who, at her invitation through the
newspapers, came up to her apartment at
the Washington Hotel to discuss photo-
plays and the possibilities for girls. At
the Coliseum theater. Miss King faced
combined audiences of approximately
15,000, Saturday and Sunday during four
appearances. She gave short talks which
were very well received. Motion pictures
showing her in various places in Seattle
were also shown.
"Battle Cry of Peace" in Seattle.
With a brass band at the head, 400
members of the National Guard marched
from the state armory in Seattle to the
Moore theater to witness the first per-
formance of "The Battle Cry of Peace,"
at the Moore theater. They were the ad-
vance guard of thousands of citizens who
saw the picture during the week pre-
ceding New Tear's. Seldom has a picture
created as much discussion as this one,
and few photoplays brought out so large
a number of representative citizens to the
theater. "The Battle Cry of Peace" was
first booked at the Moore theater by Tcm
North, Seattle branch manager, of the
V. L. S. E. It was again booked at the
Clemmer theater for an engagement be-
ginning Saturday, December 8.
Fannie Ward in "The Cheat" won the
distinction in a hot contest, of opening
the new $500,000 Coliseum theater Satur-
day, January 8, 1916. Her chief com-
petitors were Mary Pickford in "The
Foundling," and Geraldine Farrar in
"Temptation." Managers Jensen and Von
Herberg of the Coliseum spent many hours
debating the matter, but could reach no
conclusion as bet"ween the three great
actresses. Finally lots were drawn, and
Miss Ward won.
"" In Front of Liberty Theater, Seattle, Wash., During Showing of "Submarine Pirate."
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
825
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Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 5 and February 12
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 854, 856, 858.)
General Film Company.
Current Releases
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1916.
Serial No.
BIOGRAPH — When Kings Were the Law (Drama)
Biograph — Reissue No. 35) 19971
LUBIN — A Reformation Delayed (Drama) 19972
SBLIG — Diamonds Are Trumps (Three parts — ■
Drama) 19966-7-S
SELIG — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 9, 1916
(Topical) 19970
VITAGRAPH — Jane's Bashful Hero (Comedy) .... 19969
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Chain of Evidence (Two parts —
Drama) 19976-7
ESSANAT — The Rough Neck (Two parts — Drama) 19973-4
KALEM — Artful Artists (Comedy) 19975
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Smugglers (Three parts — Drama) 199S1-2-3
ESSANAT — Dreamy Dud Lost At Sea (Cartoon-Com-
edy) 19980
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
KALEM — The Moth and the Star (No. 11 of the
"Stingaree" Series) (Two parts — Drama) 1997S-9
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916.
LUBIN — A Modern Paul (Three parts — Drama) 199S4-5-6
SELIC3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 10, 1916
(Topical) 19987
VIM— A Sticky Affair (Comedy) 19988
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1916.
KALEM — The Lurking Peri! (No. 15 of the "Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Drama) 19992
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE — The Crime of
Circumstance (Three parts — Drama) 19989-90-1
VIM — The Getaway (Comedy) 19994
VITAGRAPH — The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy) . . 19993
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
ESSANAY — The Primitive Strain (Three parts-
Drama) 19995-6-7
KALEM — The Broken Wire (No. 65 of the "Hazards
of Helen" Railroad Series (Drama) 20002
LUBIN — The Election Bet (Comedy) 19998
SELIG— The Desert Calls Its Own (Drama) 20003
VITAGRAPH— Bill Peters' Kid (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama) 19999-20000-1
General Film Company.
Advance Releases
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — Title Not Yet Announced.
LUBIN — Her Wayward Sister (Four parts — Drama — Unit Pro-
gram).
LUBIN — The New Janitor (Comedy — Unit Program).
SELIG — The Dragnet (Three parts — Drama).
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 11, 1916 (Topical).
VITAGRAPH — Betty the Boy and the Bird (Comedy-Drama).
VITAGRAPH — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
VITAGRAPH — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY S, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — Title Not Yet Announced.
ESSANAT — Title Not Yet Announced.
KALEM — Wurra-Wurra (Comedy).
LUBIN — The Last Shot (Two parts— Drama).
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — Title Not Tet Announced.
ESSANAT — Title Not Yet Announced.
KALEM — The Darkest Hour (No. 12 of the "Stingaree" Series
(Drama).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1916.
LUBIN — Sold to Satan (Three parts — Drama).
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 12, 1916 (Topical).
VIM — Bungles Rainy Day (Comedy).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
KALEM — The Trail's End (No. 16 of "The Ventures of Marguer-
ite" Series) (Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE — Title Not Tet An-
nounced.
VIM — The High Sign (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — Freddy's Last Bean (Comedy).
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1916.
ESSANAT — Title Not Y'et Announced.
KALEM — The Peril of the Rails (No. 66 of the "HaBards of
Helen" Railroad Series (Drama).
LUBIN — Billie's Lucky Bill (Comedy).
SELIG — A Mix-Up In Movies (Western — Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — From Out of the Past (Broadway Star Feature
— Three parts — Drama).
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A Chance Deception
Directed by D. W. GRIFFITH
A drama of tense situations
without a wasted scene.
Blanche Sweet Charles H. Mailes
Harry Carey Mildred Manning
The Biograph Re-issue
Wednesday, February 9
The Iron Will
Directed by J. FARRELL MACDONALD
Mystery and romance in a quick action drama
Vera Sisson Gretchen Hartman
Charles H. Mailes Jose Ruben
G. Raymond Nye Ivan Christy
Jack Mulhall Jack Drumeir
The Three Reel Biograph
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Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 5 and February 12
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 854, 856, 858.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 1016.
Serial No.
LAEMMLiE — No release this day.
L-KO — Cupid at the Polo Game (Comedy) 01157
REX — In His Own Trap (Three parts — Drama) 01156
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1916.
NESTOR— When Aunt Matilda Fell (Comedy) 01160
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLATS— The Path of Hap-
piness (Five parts — Drama) 01159
UNIVERSAL, SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft (No. 8
"Old King Coal") (Two parts — Drama) 01176
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Lord John's Journal (No. 3 "Three
Fingered Jenny") (Three parts — Drama) 01161
IMP — No release this day.
REX — In Dreamy Jungle Town (Comedy) 01162
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 4 (Topical) 01165
L-KO — Sea Dogs and Land Rats (Comedy) 01164
VICTOR — Son O' The Stars (Three parts — Western
Drama) 01163
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two parts
— Human Interest — Drama) 01166
POWERS — Building Up the Health of a Nation,
(No. 3) (Educational) 01167
— Caged With Polar Bears (Vaudeville
Act) 01167
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1916.
IMP— The Soul Man (Drama) 01168
NESTOR — Flivvers, in the Still Alarm (Two parts —
Comedy) 01170
REX — The Little Thief (Drama) 01169
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
BISON — Phantom Island (Two parts — Mystery —
Drama) 01171
JOKER — "Wanted, A Piano Tuner" (Comedy.) 01173
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work No. 7 "Uncle Sam's
Children (Educational) 01172
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1916.
LAEMMLE — No release this day.
L-KO — A September Mourning (Two parts — Comedy) 01175
REX — One Who Passed By (Drama) 01174
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1916.
NESTOR — Mixed Kids (Comedy) 01178
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAYS— A Knight of the
Range (Five parts — Drama) 01177
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft No. 9 "The
Insurance Swindlers" (Two parts — Drama) 01194
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Yust From Sweden (Three parts — Hu-
man Interest — Drama) 01179
IMP — Artistic Interference (Comedy) 01180
REX — No release this day.
■WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY— Number 5 (Topical) 01183
L-KO — Her Naughty Eyes (Comedy) 01182
VICTOR — High Fliers (Two parts — Modern — Com-
edy-Drama) 01181
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — The Living Lie (Three parts — Drama of
the Latin Quarters) 01184
POWERS — A Hot Time In Iceland (Comedy Cartoon) 01185
— Acrobatic Act (Vaudeville Act) 01185
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
IMP — The Trail of Wild Wolf (Two parts — North
Western — Drama) 01186
NESTOR — A Quiet Supper For Four (Comedy).... 01188
REX— The Missing Locket (Drama) 011S7
SATURD.\Y, FEBRUARY 13, 1916.
BISON — His Majesty, Dick Turpin (Two parts —
Drama) 01189
JOKER — Leap and Look Thereafter (Comedy) 01191
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work, No. 8 "Uncle Sam-
Fisherman-Postmaster-Health Officer" (Educa-
tional) 01190
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, JANUARY SO. 1916.
Serial No.
BEAUTY— Walk This Way (Comedy) 64437
GAUMONT — dee America First, No. 20 "St Paul and
Minneapolis (Scenic) 04436
GAUMONT — Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy) 34438
VOGUE — He Thought He Went to War (Comedy).. 04438
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1816.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Vengeance
Is Mine (Centaur — Five parts — Drama) (No. 62)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Broken Cross (Two parts — Society
Drama) •44S0-4*
FALSTAFF — A Clever Collie's Coming Back (Com-
edy) 04441
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 19(16.
BEAUTY — Billy Van Deusen'a Wedding Eve (Com-
edy) e444S
THANHOUSER— The Knotted Cord (Three parts-
Detective Drama) •4442-2-4
THURSDAY, FBBRUARY 3, 1916.
FALSTAFF— Harry's Happy Honeymoon (Comedy). 04447
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— "The Idol of
the Stage (Gaumont — Five parts — Drama) (No.
63)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 57 (Topical) 94448
VOGUE — Sammy versus Cupid (Comedy) (444$
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1016.
AMERICAN — Mammy's Rose (Southern Drama) t446>
CUB — Title Not Yet Announced 0445S
MUSTANG — The Extra Man and the Milk Fed Lion
(Three parts — Comedy Drama) 04449-SO-l
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The White
Rosette (American — Five parts — Drama) (No. 64)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1916.
BEAUTY — The Laird O'Knees (Comedy) 04455
GAUMONT — See America First No. 21 (Scenic) 04454
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy 01454
VOGUE— Fickle Madge (Comedy) 04466
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Drift-
er (Gaumont — Five parts — Racing — Drama)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916.
AMERICAN — Lillo of the Sulu Seas (Three parts —
Society — Drama) 04457-8-9
FALSTAFF — Booming the Boxing Business (Com-
edy) 04460
■WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
BEAUTY— Won By One (Comedy) 04464
THANHOUSER — The Spirit of the Game (Three
parts — Football — Drama) 04461-2-3
THURSDAY, FEBRU.\RY 10, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Snow Storm and Sunshine (Comedy).. 04466
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Final
Argument (American — Five parts — Society —
Drama)
MUTUAL WEEKLY— Number 58 (Topical) 04467
VOGUE — Title Not Yet Announced 04465
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
CUB— (Title Not Yet Announced) 04471
MUSTANCo — According to St. John (Three parts —
Western — Drama) 04468-9-70
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Soul's
Cycle (Centaur — Five parts — Pyschological —
Drama)
February 5, 1916
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February 5, 1916
Stories of the Films
New York, N. Y. — Back from the Pacific with
45 pairs of sea legs, the training ship Newport
arrives here with the December caflet class al-
ready placed with American S. S. companies.
General Film Company
VIM.
A SPECIAL DELIVERY (Jan. 127}.— When
Plump is informed that the stork is expected
to visit his home shortly, he rushes to summon
medical assistance. His peculiar actions and
wild haste arouse the suspicion of the police
officials, who have been on the lookout for some
burglars who have recently been operating in
the vicinity of the sanatorium.
Runt, the pride of the police force, follows
Plump, but in the tussle is severely worsted.
The nurses in the sanatorium are in a very
nervous state owing to their dread of burglars
and the least noises drives them into a panic.
Plump reaches the sanatorium followed by
Runt and other policemen, whom he has sum-
moned to assist him. Plump's entrance at the
sanatorium in a wild and dishevelled condition
throws the nurses into a frenzy of fear, and
they attempt to phone for help only to learn
that a real burglar has entered the house dur-
ing the excitement and has cut the telephone
connection.
The screams of the nurses have been heard
by Runt and his fellow-policemen and, rushing
to the house, they overpower the unfortunate
Plump and drag him off to the station, where
the head nurse lodges a complaint of burglary
against Plump. He begs the officials to release
him and explains his predicament, and is fin-
ally able to convince them of the truth of his
statements. On his release he rushes madly
to his home, accompanied by the doctor and
the head nurse and, as if Fate, desirous of
making amends for his misfortunes of the
earlier part of the night. Plump is rewarded by
the appearance of the doctor bearing in his arms
not one, but three bouncing boys.
KNICKERBOCKER STAR
FEATURE.
THE HEART BREAKERS (Three Parts— Jan.
28). Bernice becomes an heiress by her sud-
den inheritance of a fortune and throws four
ambitious men of doubtful ages into conster'
nation. They invade her home with heart-
rending proposals, each armed with a diamond
ring. Bernice, taking a hint from her over-
indulgent father, accepts them all. She then
escapes to the beach home of her aunt, leav-
ing Dad to adjust matters. He disposes of the
heart-breakers by declaring that his daughter
has run away, owing to mental breakdown
brought about by the unusual excitement.
Jimmy Morris, a reporter, gets a line on the
affair, loses his job and goes to his mother's
home at the beach, chagrined and disappointed.
Jimmy meets the heiress, believins: her to be
a maid, which belief she strengthens. While
fishing, Jimmy nlots with his supposed 'maid' to
get the heiress' story about her strange suitors.
Jimmy promises to divide the fee for the scoop.
Jimmy and his 'maid' have a startling ro-.
mance, all of which is disturbed by the coming
of the heiress" parents, who decide to take her
home. Jimmy confesses his love to the heiress,
though believing her to he a maid. The heiress
at last finds herself in love. Bernice at home,
tells her father of Jimmy. Father, who is a
silent partner in the newspaper company,
orders Jimmy installed in a rood position.
The four heartbreakers, startled at the re-
turn of the heiress, gather at her Tiome. Her
plea of disinheritance and demand that her
suitors fight duels for her hand, cause their
departure In dramatic fashion, while Jimmy,
coming to meet his 'maid,' finds he has won
the heiress.
BIOGRAPH.
THE CHAIN OF EVIDENCE (Feb. 1— Two
Parts). — The young villager stands his uncle's
ill treatment as long as he can, then determines
to seek his fortune in the city. Bidding his
sweetheart good-by, he sets out. The next morn-
.ing his uncle is found dead, and the city police,
warned by telegraph, arrest the boy. At his
trial the chief witness against him is the ticket
agent at the station, who testifies that the
accused •purchased a ticket with a torn ten-
dollar bill, which is offered in evidence. The
bill is Identified by a tenant of the dead man,
who declares that he met his landlord on the
street and paid him the money, receiving a
receipt, which he produces.
In his own defense the prisoner testifies that
he found the money In the street while on his
way to the station. His story Is not believed.
and the jur^^- brings In a verdict of guilty. At
that moment the local blacksmith enters the
courtroom, accompanied by his widowed sister,
and asks to be sworn. He denoses that on the
night in question he had called on the dead
man in his home and -aid him a sum of money,
arrears of rent owed by the widow. Threat-
ened with dispossession, his sister had appealed
to him for help; and after paying the money
he had told the old £ cinflint what he thought
of him.
The old man, starting up in wrath, had been
stricken with apoplexy and had fallen, striking
his head. While riding for a doctor, the black-
smith had been thrown by his horse and had
lain in a coma. He produces the receipt for
the money as confirmatory evidence, and the
prisoner, set free, is clasped in his sweetheart's
arms.
THE SMUGGLERS (Feb. 2— Three Parts).—
Captain Thorne places his motherless child in
a boat and entrusts it to the waves when hia
ship founders at sea. The boat drifts ashore,
and the child is found by a man, who rears it
as sister to his own son. Reaching woman-
hood, the girl falls in love with a young secret
service agent who is on the lookout for smug-
glers. She is persecuted by one Bill Hicks, a
false friend of her brother, who is leader of the
smugglers. The girl's adoT^ted brother dis-
covers in an old desk some papers which give
a clue to his identity, and also bonds to the
value of many thousand dollars.
He incautiously takes his friend into his con-
fidence, and is killed by the smuggler. The
secret service agent, entering on the trail of
the smuggler, is arrested for murder. His
sweetheart contrives his escape from prison,
and is waiting for him in a boat. The boat
is picked up by a yacht, commanded by Ca-tain
Thorne. Hicks, fearing lest suspicion over-
takes him, has left the village after the arrest
of his rival, and after various adventures has
become a member of the yacht's crew. Recog-
nizing the castaways, he denounces them. The
captain does not credit his story, and in a fit
of revenge, prompted by mania, he sets fire
to the yacht.
The girl, locked in a cabin. Is rescued by
her _ lover, and they escape to a neighboring
island. Hicks also succeeds in making his
escape, and tries to kidnap the girl. Her
screams bring rescuers, and while trying to
escape Hicks is killed. The papers found on
him are recognized by Captain Thorne and the
girl, and through this documentary evidence
father and daughter are reunited.
SELIG.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 3 (Jan. 10).
Jerome, Ariz.— Teddy, a .$10,000.00 sheep dog,
displays almost human intelligence in herding
lO.Ov,.* sheep.
Brooltlyn, N. T. — An explosion wrecks the
engine room of the Norwegian steamer Aztec,
lying in dry dock here, resulting in the death
of eleven men and injuring seven others.
Juarez, Mexico. — Mayor Pristo, first of the
Carranza officials to arrive here, declares war
on vice and gambling, closing the resorts as his
first official act.
Washington, D. C. — The loneliest man in Con-
gress. Meyer London of New York, the only
Socialist sitting in the House of Representa-
tives; the Marquis of Aberdeen, formerly Vice-
roy of Ireland and later Governor General of
Canada, is here attending the American Civic
Association Convention.
New Orleans, La. — The winter race meet
opens with the most tremendous crowd of turf
followers gathered here in recent years.
San Francisco, Calif.— Mayor Rolph and other
Calitornians unite in dedicating their new
.$5,000,000.00 city hall.
Los Angeles, Calif. — An impromptu bout be-
tween a hyena and a tiger at the zoo, though
quickly stopped, enables the Selig-Tribune to
show the struggle for existence occurring daily
in the jungle.
Cincinnati Ohio. — At the office of the Times-
Star, Charles P. Taft and Charles Schmalstlg
sell the Cubs to Charles Weeghman for a con-
sideration of half a million dollars.
Lille, France. — Close to the battle line the
German filled hospitals continue to care for the
thousands of wounded who pass through these
temporary hospitals to the base hospital far In
the rear.
Boston, Mass. — Candidates for the Harvard
track meet, called out by Coach Donovan, begin
six weeks' winter training.
EI Paso. Tex. — Fourth U. S. Artillery beat
Eleventh Infantry in the stirring gridiron tussle
for border championship — score, 13-7,
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 4 (Jan. 13).
Kouts, Ind. — The accidental exhumation of
human bones and Colonial firearms leads to the
discovery of an old fort built by La Salle in
the 17th Century.
Nice, France. — President Polncare is tireless
in his efforts to alleviate the suffering of French
soldiers by paying cheery visits from week to
week to the numerous hospitals.
Cambridge, Mass. — After years of neglect Har-
vard athletes have again taken up scientific
sparring, and now many students work daily
outside the Hemenway Gymnasium.
Washington, D. C. — A delegation of Texans,
accompanied by Senator Shc^-ard and Repre-
sentative Slayden, arrive in the Capital to in-
vite President Wilson to attend the Lone Star
State Jubilee at San Antonio.
Nish, Serbia. — Field Marshal Von Hindenburg,
the Idol of Germany, is here planning details
of the proposed great drive toward the allies'
well-fortified position at Saloniki.
San Francisco, Calif. — One hundred long-
distance runners compete in the fifth annual
cross-city race held here.
Washington, D. C. — A large volunteer army
at an expenditure of $6,000,000.00, or conscrip-
tion for America, is a warning sounaed by Sec-
retary of War Garrison as he leaves the House
Military Committee meeting.
Washington, D. C. — Juan Domen'os of Brazil
flies in his aeroplane from the White House
grounds with bis wife and loops the loop over
Washington Monument.
Boston, Mass. — Samuel W. McCall is Inaugu-
rated with much pomp and ceremony as Gov-
ernor of Massachusetts.
Youngstown, Ohio. — A reign of terror which
results in one death, serious injury to forty
and a property loss of $1,600,000.00 follows the
strike of 6,000 steel workers here.
Los Angeles, Calif. — Lessons in camel mount-
ing and riding are daily given at the Sellz
Zoo to perfect the actors for parts in Oriental
photoplays.
Winchendon, Mass. — Society revels in mid-
winter sport at the "Joy Town Tavern" snow
carnival, leaving in bobs, on skees and snow
shoes for the "slide."
DIAMONDS ARE TRUMPS (Three Parts-
Jan. 31). The cast: Kitty Randolph (Frltzl
Brunette); Tom Roach (Earle Foxe) ; Ludwig
Roth (Edward J. Piel): Mrs. Randolph (Lillian
Hayward) ; Judge Randolph (Frank Clark) :
Herman Krantz (William Hutchinson). Written
by A. M. Chisholm. William Robert Daly, di-
rector.
Ludwig Roth Is a clever crook, who, although
suspected of smuggling diamonds across the
border, is never detected. Tom Roach, a detec-
tive, in love with Kitty Randolph, Is assigned
to obtain incriminating evidence against Roth.
Although he follows Roth across the border
and watches him closely, he cannot find evi-
dence against the man for the reason that Rotli
hides the precious stones in cartridges.
Kitty, hearing of her lover's failure to con-
vict Roth, urges her father to accompany her
across the border. There she causes Roth to
fall in love with her. He asks her to take
across the border some valuable diamonds. She
agrees, for the diamonds have been stolen from
her aunt. She places the diamonds in a pic-
colo which she »-lays.
At her home Roth calls for the diamonds.
Kitty Randolph shows him how she has smug-
gled them through the customs. She. however,
refuses to give them up, and Roth attacks her,
trying to obtain the diamonds. Detective Roach
appears on the scene and, after a desperate
confiict, he takes the crook into custody. And
so it proves that the inventiveness of a woman
causes a triumph for the detective.
THE DESERT CALLS ITS OWN (Feb. 5).—
The cast: Vicky (Victoria Forde) ; Desert Joe
(Pat Chrisman); Sheriff Billy (Sid Jordan):
Old Mary (Ethylyn Chrisman). Produced liy
Tom Mix. Written by W. E. Wing.
Sheriff Billy goes on the trail of Desert .Toe,
an outlaw Desert Joe lives in a shack with
Old Mary and Vicky, her adopted daughter,
who thinks Old Mary is her mother. Billy falls
in love with "^^icky, although he has suspicions
regarding the character of Desert Joe. Desert
Joe also loves Vicky.
The sheriff and Joe meet on the desert, and
Joe believes that after a struggle he has killed
Sheriff Billy. The sheriff recovers and finds
Old Mary wandering — lost In the desert.
Desert Joe, while trying to cross the desert,
finds a note in his canteen saying that the
water Is poisoned, and he finally dies of thirst.
Vicky finds Sheriff Billy and Old Mary in the
desert. She revives them and Old Mary places
Vicky in the arms of the sheriff.
February 5, 1916
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VITAGRAPH.
A number of ehan^^es has been made In
the list of A'itagraph releases as published
in THE MOVllVG PICTURE WORLD by
that company. "When Lin Came Home»"
which was originally scheduled for ship-
ment on Jan. 7, was postponed until Jan.
10. On Jan. 7 *»His W^ife Knew About It"
mran released and a description of this
picture was published on page 2426 of the
Issue dated Dec. 25, 1915.
The Vitagraph ITnit Program subjects
«ntitled "The Surprises of an Empty
Hotel,*' a four-part picture, and **A Crip-
ple Creek Cinderella," a one-reel comedy-
drama, which were announced In the
pages of THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
to be released on Jan. 10, have been post-
poned until Feb. 7. Synopses of these pic-
tures were published on page 12S of the
Issue dated Jan. 1.
Several other Vitagraph-Unit Program
subjects were mentioned in the paper for
release during the month of January.
These have all been removed from the
days of release announced and the only
Unit Program pictures put out by the
Vllngraph Company for January are those
released on Jan. 3 entitled **W^ho Killed
Joe Merrion f" and "W^hen Holllgan and
DooHgan Ran for MaJ^or."
THE WRONG MR. WRIGHT (Feb. 4.)~The
cast : Jack W^rigbt (Garrv McGarry) ; John
Wright (Charles Wellesley) ; Alma Wright
'Jewell Hunt) : Hotel Clerk (Harry Fisher).
Author. Fred H. James. Produced by C. Jay
Williams.
Jack Wright, a lumber magnate, and Jack
Wright, a lawyer, apply for rooms at the same
hotel, and the clerk gets them mixed un. with
the result that when Alma, the daughter of the
lumberman, arrives at the hotel she finds evi-
dences of a man's occupation, and as she is
preparing for bed the stranger himself appears.
She ducks behind a screen and many ludicrous
incidents»foIlow rapidly, during which the bell-
boy appears with a tray of tea and toast which
he tells Jack has been ordered by "his wife."
Jack finds "his wife" behind the screen and
they introduce themselves. She becomes hys-
terical at her terrible predicament and sobs
that she is utterly disgraced, but he comforts
her and reminds her of when they were both
school children, how he had a little sweetheart
by the name of Alma Wright; she remembers
and he proposes on the spot. She accepts him.
and just as he is leaving her wifh a good-night
kiss Pa Wright appears. Then there are some
exciting moments until explanations and intro-
ductions clear up matters, and the Wrong Mr.
Wright becomes the Right Mr. Wright, with
Pa's blessings.
BILL PETERS" KID (Broadway Star Feature
— Three Parts — Feb. 5). — The cast: Winnie
Peters (Mary Anderson); Dick Stowell (William
Duncan) ; Bill Peters (William Bainbridge) ;
Sam (Fred Behrle). Author. Marie A. Wing.
Produced by RoHin S. Sturgeon.
Brought up in the rough mining district
without a mother's care, Winnie, known as "Bill
Peters' Kid." has developed into a wild, un-
kempt, tomboy girl, with a liking for all sorts
of strange pets, such as horned toads, turtles
and Pedro, a young and tame timber wolf, but
withal, is lovable and good. When Dick Stow-
ell, a city man. comes to take the position of
mine superintendent, and p'ets lost in the desert
in a blinding sandstorm, where he is found and
picked up by Bill Peters, his finer sensibilities
receive a shock at the rude way in which food
Is prepared and eaten in the cabin.
However, he falls in love with Winnie and
slie with him, but he treats her as thoU2;h she
were a child, which makes her angry. After
making S^m Duncan, who Is In love with Win-
nie and Jealous, apologize for certain remarks,
Dick tells her "the women he knows do not
kill rabbits, get angry and stamp on flowers."
Old Man Peters is fatally wounded in a mine
explosion, and his dying wish that Winnie be
sent to the Frisco convent for education Is car-
ried out by Dick.
She returns a fuU-fiedged youne lady and
Dick is more in love than ever, and when she
mischievously dresses U" In her old rags and
tattered hat she wore whe^^ he first saw her he
starts to -ropose on the spot. But she Impishly
demands at the point of her rifle If he "likes
little girls who kill rabbits and stam*^ on flow-
ers," and at his "Yes" surrenders into his
arms.
stops to rescue a bird from the clutches of a
boy with a bean-shooter. Jim Derwent, son
of the theater owner, is passing In his car
and sees the girl boxing the boy's ears, while
her aunt looks about for a policeman, and he
stops to see what is the matter. He recognizes
Betty and, after explanations, Jim drives them
to her home, where the bird is cared for. On
her arrival at the theater the stage manner
gives the girl a "bawling-out," then fires her ;
but Jim gets his dad to countermand the man-
ager's decree.
Next day Jim calls — more to see Betty than
the bird — and a charming romance is soon under
way. The leading lady at the theater has a
"night out," reports sick, and Betty has a
chance to take her place. She makes good, and
the former leading lady is deposed. But Betty
soon has the opportunity to become Jim's own
leading lady, and when he promises to love her
pets and herself, too, she becomes his bride.
FREDDY'S LAST BEAN (Feb. 11).— The
cast: Freddie (William Dangman) ; McKann
fWilliam Lytell, Jr.) ; Longshoreman (Herbert
Barry) ; Landlady (Helen Gurney^ : Longshore-
man's Wife (Mrs. T. Talford). Author, Agnes
C. Johnston. Produced by Frank Currier.
Freddy is reduced to his last dollar and the
landlady has stateo emphatically that unless he
"comes across" — out he goes. Despite his
gnawing hunger, Freddy is a true sport, and
cannot resist taking a flyer on a 100 to 1 shot on
the ponies, with the result that he goes flat
broke. On his forlorn way home a longshore-
man has a family row and slings a can of beans
through the window, which hits Freddie on the
head.
Har>ny once more, Freddy picks up the can
and hastens home to enjoy his unexpected feast.
But a chorus girl who rooms across the way
weeps and weeps until Tioor Freddy can stand
it no longer, and, before partaking of the luclous
beans, he shares them with her, with disastrous
results to the beans. Then a friend visits him,
and before Freddy can take a mouthful starts
in on a long tale of the delicious meal he had
the night before, meanwhile auietly spearing
beans with a toothpick and eating all but one
lone, solitary legume.
Freddy shows him the door, then enjoys to
the full that one little bean. Immediately after-
ward, McKann, a food expert, visits him, say-
ing he must get up an article on beans right
away. The stores are all closed and there is
not a bean in the house. He offers the dazed
Freddy ten dollars for one bean, and the poor
lad collapses completely.
FROM OUT OF THE PAST (Broadway Star
Feature — Three Parts — Feb. 12). — The cast:
John Wilson (William Humphrey) ; Mrs. Wilson
( Belle Bruce) ; Ethel ( Jacqueline Brawn) ;
Ethel, grown-up (Carolyn Blrch^ • Jack (Bobby
Connelly) ; Jack, grown-up (Garry McGarry) ;
Helen Nash (Eulalie Jensen) ; Dr. Hudson
(Harry Northrup); His Wife (Lillian Burns);
The Man (Charles Wellesley). Author, Ruth
Handforth. Produced by William Humphrey.
John Wilson, a prosperous merchant, resumes
a liaison with Helen Nash, a woman he had
known before his marriage, and cares for her
and little Jack, her son, with the understanding
that the child Is his own. Ethel, the child of
his marriage, and little Jack meet and become
playmates. Wilson quarrels with Helen and
leaves her forever. She dies from heart fail-
ure, and Dr. Hudson, hurriedly summoned, finds
a letter which is to be opened by Jack when
he is twenty-one. Dr. Hudson adopts the child,
and he and his wife raise the boy as their own.
Later, meeting Ethel Wilson, now grown up,
the two are attracted and become engaged. Dr.
Hudson reveals to Wilson that Jack Is not his
son, but the son of Helen Nash, one of his
patients, and the doctor gets a shock when Wil-
son confesses he is the father of Jack. This
makes Jack and Ethel brother and sister; so
they are at once separated — only Jack being
to.a of the terrible fate he had so narrowly
escaned. Then Jack's 21st birthday arrives and
he opens the mysterious letter. It proves to
be a confession from Helen that he (Jack) is
not the son of Wilson, but the son of her hus-
band. Dick Nash, whom she married very short-
ly after Wilson first met her. The barriers of
blood relation being removed, Ethel and Jack
are reunited, and receive the blessings of their
respective parents.
BETTY, THE BOY AND THE BIRD (Feb. 7).
The cast : Betty (Zena Keefe) ; Jim Derwent
(Gerald Gordon); Her Aunt (Mrs. Nellie Ander-
son) ; The Leading Lady (Josephine Earle) ;
Stage Manager (George Stevens); Father (Tefft
Johnson) ; The Boy (Johnny CahlU). Author,
Wilfrid North. Produced by Tefft Johnson.
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A KNIGHT OF THE RANGE 'Five Parts—
Feb. 7 ) . The cast Cheyenne Harry ( Harry
Carey); Bess Dawson (Olive Golden) ; Bob
Graham (Hoot Gibson) ; Gentleman Dick
(William Canfield) ; Sheriff (Bud Osborne) ;
Nick (A. D. Blake): Buck (Bill Gettinger);
Dolores (Peggy). Scenario by Harry D. Carey.
Produced by Jacques Jaccard.
Cheyenne Harry is the champion cowboy in
Lariat. Boy Graham comes next. He Is In lov6
with Bess Dawson, the postmistress of Lariat.
Gentleman Dick, the gambler of Lariat has long
had his eye upon Bess, but has feared Dolores,
his sweetheart, to such an extent that he had
never openly showed Bess attention. Harry has
long been in love with Bess, but has kept the
matter a secret.
Gentleman Dick makes a secret call on the
girl and tries to force his attentions upon
her. In the struggle she drops the letter and
the engagement ring she lias just received
from Bob. Dick finds the ring and puts It Into
his pocket. Dolores, in the distance, sees Besa
apparently accepting Gentleman Dick's atten-
tions, which causes her jealousy to fiare up.
After the round-up all the boys hurry up to
Lariat to spend their beard-earned money. They
all enter the saloon and accept a treat on the
gambler, who tells them that a game will
shortly open to all comers. Bob notes bis ring
on the gambler's finger and asks him about It,
but is abruptly refused an explanation,
Harry tries to keep Bob from drinking and
nearly succeeds until Bob again sees the ring.
Bob then challenges the gambler to a game
with the ring as the stake, and during the
game he becomes almost drunk and loses his
hard-earned salary. Harry sends for Bess,
who arrives just after the game is finished.
Meanwhile, the gambler, having won all Bob's
money, gives him back the ring, telling him
that he does not wish any hard feelings. Bob
confronts the girl with the ring, but refuses
to listen to her explanation.
Gentleman Dick has two pals In bis crooked
work — Buck and a Mexican — and they are de-
termined to get Bob in with them, In order
to let him "hold the bag." Bob. new penni-
less, drunk and on the outs with his girl,
readily joins them in their plans to hold up
the incoming stage. Buck, the Mexican and Bob
leave camp to intercept the stage, and when
Harry comes in search of Bob he Is met by
Dolores, who has heard of their plans to rob
the stage. She tells him all. and Harry rides
hurriedly after the men to save them If pos-
sible. The three hold up the stage and rob the
passengers. In tbe division of the spoils the
ring is dropped from Bob's pocket and the
Mexican, in order to handicap him. succeeds In
loosening one of the shoes on Bob's horse to
such an extent that the animal becomes lame.
Harry comes upon the scene of the robbery
and a short examination shows him where the
bandits went. He hurries on and soon comes
upon Bob with the lame horse. He denounces
liim, but tells him that because of the girl he
will help him to escape. The sheriff and his
men have made an examination of the place
where the holdup took place and find the ring
dropped by Bob. which is recognized by several
of the men. Harry goes to Bess's home and
while he is In the room the sheriff and Ills
posse return and she hides him in a closet.
Unable to get any satisfaction from the girl,
they leave for another search. Bob returns to
the girl's house and finding Harry there he
accuses him of trying to "double cross" him.
He tries to kill Harry, but is unsuccessful.
The sheriff meets one of the cowboys, who
tells him that Harry did not take part in the
hold up. The sheriff then shows the ring
which he found and is told by Gentleman Dick
that he gave Bob the ring that afternoon. Besa
hides Harry in the barn to bold the posse for
Bob's escape, but she is very bitter in her de-
nunciation of Bob for allowing Harry to take
the blame for his act.
Bob returns to the saloon and tries to kill
Gentleman Dick, but the bullet strikes a pack
of cards in his pocket. Bob leaves, thinking
he has killed the gambler. The sheriff starts
out in pursuit and soon overtakes the fugitive.
In the fight which takes place Bob Is killed.
Bess takes Harry Into the house and finishes
binding up his wound. While there Gentleman
Dick comes in, stating that she has lost her
sweetheart, and that he has come to make ap-
plication for the job. Harry hears the con-
versation from the next room. He enters and
tells Gentleman Dick that the place is already
filled. There is almost a fight between the two,
but Bess holds Harry back. She realizes that
she now loves Harry. The gambler returns to
the saloon and tells the loungers they had
better clear out as he has something to settle
with "Cheyenne" Harry. They understand and
he is left alone.
In spite of Bess's protests Harry returns to
the saloon. In the fight that follows Dick is
killed and Harry walks into the arms of the
sheriff. While Dolores Is weeping over the
body of Dick, who was never faithful to her,
the sheriff returns Harry's gun to him. telling
him that he had better keep it. As the story
fades Harry comes Into his just reward for his
long flght to give the girl what Is best, and
Bess comes to his eager arms.
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GRAFT— No. 8— (Old King Coal— Two Parts-
Jan, ai). The cast: Tom Larnigan (Harry
Carey) ; Bruce Larnigan (Hobart Henley) ; Mrs.
Larnigan (Nannie Wright) ; Stanford Stone
(Glen White) ; Roger Maxwell (Marc Fenton) ;
Dorothy Maxwell (Jane Novak) ; Kitty Rocl£~
ford (Nina Cunard) ; Carl Weisner (Hector V.
Sarno); Dunn (J. P. Bvers) ; Ben Travers
(Jack F. Connolly) ; Jack Stevens (Malcolm
Blevins).
Before starting for Pennsylvania to investi-
gate the coal conditions Tom takes Ills mother
and Bruce for a visit to the Country. During
his absence from the New York flat Dunn
has Bill Bean, the electrical genius, arrange
a series of small infernal machines in the flat
so that it is impossible for Tom to enter with-
out being killed. Stone meets Tom on his re-
turn from the country and invites him to call
and discuss the coal situation before he starts
to the scene of activity. Tom promises that he
will do so. Stone smiles, for he knows that
Tom is on his way to the flat. Stone assures
Weisner, head of the Coal Trust, that Larnigan
will never start for Pennsylvania.
Weisner is ske'^tical and informs Stone that
if he does go he may be killed, as a strike
is in progress. Weisner, a little later in Max-
well's home repeats the statement of it being
an easy matter to kill Tom should be come to
the coal country. Dorothy Maxwell and Kitty
Rockford overhear the conversation. They de-
cide to go to the coal country and lend their
aid to Tom.
Tom arrives at the flat and stops to talk to
the landlord. He is saved from death by a cat
which, in pursuit of a mouse, runs across the
mat under which the key to the infernal ma-
chine is placed thereby closing the circuit which
causes the explosion. The spies of Stone report
the explosion and Stone in turn reports it to
the trust. Stone, in his apartment, is con-
gratulating himself that at last he is rid of
the Larnigans, when Tom pays him the prom-
ised visit. Stone recovers from his surprise
and insists on Tom spending the night in his
apartment. Later, when Tom is asleep, Dunn
calls to receive Stone's congratulations on the
success of the infernal machine. He is as-
tounded to learn that Tom has escaped and is
asleep in the next room. Dunn is persuaded to
climb in Tom's room by means of the fire es-
cape and finish him. Stone goes to the office
of the apartment and reports that a burglar
has been seen in the hall.
When Dunn climbs in Tom's room he is cap-
tured and strapped to the bed. Tom then
leaves for Pennsylvania and conducts a quiet in-
vestigation away from the scene of trouble. He
finds hundreds of loaded coal cars on a siding
and to prove that there is no intention of
moving them the railroad construction gang
has built their tool shanty across the track at
the foot of a grade. This is proof that the
shortage of coal ad the high price is not due
to the strike. Weisner comes upon him taking
notes of the situation and in the fight that
ensues Tom is knocked unconscious and his
body thrown into the shanty. The men who
assisted in beating Tom and Weisner rush to
the top of the grade in order to ascertain how
quickly the cars can be moved, as Weisner
wishes to refute Tom's report.
While the section hands are counting the
cars Weisner glances down the grade at the
little shed where Tom lies unconscious. A dia-
bolical idea comes to his mind. He quickly
uncouples the car nearest the edge of the grade
from the train and begins to lever it with a
crowbar towards the edge.
Meantime the strike breakers have been set
upon by the strikers and in turn are charged
by the militia. Dorothy and Kitty flee from the
scene of battle and after a sharp ride come out
on the track of the grade siding. Dorothy
learns of Weisner's trick and with the aid of
Kitty Tom is dragged out of the shanty Just
as the car crashes into it.
Weisner's foot was caught by the air brake
as he started the car on its downward plunge
and he was dragged to death. The militia
quells the riot with the usual loss of life, but
Tom's report starts government action and the
coal situation is relieved. Tom reports his
success to Bruce and another name is added
to the victory book.
LAEMMLE.
THE LIVING LIE (Three Parts— Feb. 10)
The cast: Annette (Nine Cunard); Morrell,
(Malcolm Blevins) ; Forrest Stevens (Jack
C. Livingston). Scenario by F. McGrew Wtllard.
Produced by Leon D. Kent.
Morrell, a noted sculptor, meets Annette, a
girl of the underworld. The two become well
acquainted. At one of his studio affairs An-
nette attends with a number of girls ot like
caliber. The sculptor admires the girl's figure
and is thinking of using her to pose for him.
After several little affairs she goes to him and
the two live at his rooms adjoining the
studio.
Forrest Stanley, a rising young physician
who has a reputation as a specialist in chll-
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dren'a diseases, meets Annette. She had been
present when a child was run over and as-
sisted the doctor In caring for the child. An-
nette's sympathy for the child has aroused
something within her which lifts her above
her sort ot lite. 'When Annette returns to the
studio the sculptor gets her to pose for a
statue and speaks crossly to her. This deter-
mines her and she leaves.
She gets work at the children's hospital and
later she and Forrest renew their friendship.
The acquaintance ripens into love, but An-
nette, thinking of her past, refuses to marry
him. He finally persuades her to marry him In
spite of her past. A year and a half pass and
Annette and Forrest are very happy with the
baby. Through a friend Morrell and Forrest
become acquainted. Morrell eventually comes
to the house and is surprised to And Annette
as Forrest's wife. He keeps the secret of
knowing Annette from Forrest and tells her
that unless she consents to pose for the un-
finished statue he will tell her husband of their
former relations. Annette, frantic, consents to
go to his studio dressed only In a drapery. As
soon as she gets Inside she realizes the trap
Morrell has set for her. He tries to thrust
his advances upon her, but she holds blm off.
Her husband enters in the midst of the struggle
and he accuses her of intimacy with the
sculptor. She tries to explain, but Morrell tells
Forrest his suspicions are justified.
Annette hurries home and a big scene fol-
lows between husband and wife, wherein she Is
ordered to leave home. She starts to take the
child, but Forrest tells her she cannot take
it. 'Torn with anguish because of her broken
happiness she determines to have the child at
any cost and tells her husband that the child
is not his. He allows her to take the child
with her. Some time later the child becomes
very ill and Annette is told that the only
hope for recovery is an operation by Dr. St©'
phens. She is in despair, but finally goes to
him and tells of the child. He refuses her
appeal and she, frantic for fear she will lose
the child, seeks out Morrell and tries to force
him to go to the office. The child is left alone
with the doctor and bis professional sympathy
overcomes his scruples. His better nature as-
serts itself and he operates on the child with
success.
Morrell refusing to accompany Annette to
the doctor's office, is threatened by her with
death, but he wrests the gun from her hands
and as he looks at her cowering figure what
little manhood is left in revived and he prom-
ises to go and clear her name. When the two
arrive the child is pronounced out of danger.
Morrell tells Forrest that Annette has been true
to him since her marriage and he only accused
her of wrong-doing to serve his own purpose.
A reconciliation takes place between husband
and wife.
ARTHUR'S LAST FLING (Feb. 13) .—The
cast: Arthur Batts (Rupert Julian); Fritz
(Richard Sterling) ; Flora (Elsie Jane Wilson).
Written and produced by Rupert Julian.
Arthur Batts is quite a man about town and
has hundreds of love affairs to his credit. Hla
bosom companion is Fritz, and the two friends
are in the midst of a celebration on Arthur's
approaching marriage to a wealthy young girl
of the city. Confidentially, Arthur tells his
friend that his girl is the brightest and best
girl in the world.
That evening as the two friends are strolling
down the street they see posters advertising
the appearance of a well known actress. Arthur
recognizes the picture as a girl to whom he
had paid very much attention once before, and
he decides that as this is the last night he
has to be single he will celebrate the occa-
sion by having a big party with the actress.
The party lasts all night, and the girl in-
sists upon accompanying Arthur to his apart-
ment. They arrive about 9 a. m., and Arthur
is trying to make an excuse to get rid of the
girl so as to prepare for his wedding, when
matters are complicated by the arrival of
Fritz with the wedding bouquet. The girl asks
the meaning of the flowers, and Arthur is un-
able to give a satisfactory explanation.
Arthur takes the occasion of his friend's
arrival to hurriedly get on his wedding clothes.
When he returns Flora, the actress, gets a
suspicion of where he is going. She previously
had told Arthur that if he proved false to
her, in spite of his evident affection, she would
kill htm. and Arthur, taking her at her word,
leaves his friend Fritz to make his excuses
while he hastens to the girl's house.
As soon as Flora finds that Arthur has gone
she flies into a tantrum and the furniture of
the apartment suffers as a consequence. Poor
Fritz, unable to escape, makes the best of his
predicament and calms Flora with an Invita-
tion to breakfast.
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YUST FROM SWEDEN (Three Parts— Feb.
8). — The cast; Karl Jensen (Robert Leonard);
Hilda, his wife (Miss Ella Hall) ; Orvel Yorksen
(Marc Robbins) ; the Ranger (Klngsley Bene-
dict) ; Foreman Jones (Rex. De Roselli). Writ-
ten and produced by Robert Leonard.
Karl Jensen and his wife arrive in San Ber-
nardino, Cal., direct from Sweden with a let-
ter of introduction to Orvel Yorksen, foreman
of the Darnell & Imhoffen Lumber Yards. Be-
ing of the same nationality Yorksen is moved
to do what he can for Jensen and accordingly
sends him with a letter to Camp No. 1 of the
lumber company. Jensen arrives and obtains
a position from the foreman, who installs him
and bis wife in one of the vacant log cabins.
The Big Swede, as lie comes to be called by
the men, strikes a jarring note when he refuses
to loaf along with the others and drink with
them. His little wife strains every nerve to
make the rough cabin comfortable for her big
husband, who leaves early in the morning and
returns late at night, the only real hard work-
ing man in the camp. Their evenings are
spent with Swede Larson, one of the lumber-
men, who gives them instruction in the language
of their new country. In this way Jensen is
enabled to overcome the great difficulty experi-
enced upon his first starting to work.
Jones, camp foreman, is much given to the
red liquor and at sight of Jensen's little wife
is filled with unholy desires. More than once
he tries to force his attentions upon her, but
slie succeeds in repelling him. Finally, he be-
comes so strenuous that she tells her husband,
who promptly responds by seeking out Jones
and delivering him a punch upon the jaw, thus
winning his eternal hatred. Jones tries many
plans to discredit Jensen and even sends York-
sen in San Bernardino a letter charging Jensen
with drunkenness and idleness, the two very
things of which he is the least guilty.
Yorksen, not believing this charge against
his countryman, decides to investigate and ar-
ranges for a tour of inspection of the com-
pany's camps. Fearing Y'orksen's visit may
unearth the truth, Jones sees he must get Jen-
sen out of the way. By his careful arrange-
ment, a tree falls on Jensen severely injuring
him and rendering him unconscious for several
days. Jones takes this omortunity to again
force his unwelcome attentions upon Hilda,
Jensen's wife, and a terrific struggle ensues.
Jensen gradually recovers consciousness. Jones
is about to overpower the little woman when
Yorksen arrives. Jensen, drawing a revolver,
wings Jones, who flees into the woods at the
sight of his superior. All comes out right and
Jensen and tis wife learn the joyful news that
the Big Swede will be appointed foreman of
Camp No. 1.
NESTOR.
MIXED KIDS (Feb. 7).— The cast; Mr. Gor-
don (Ray Gallagher); His Wife (Billie
Rhodes) ; Mrs. Green (Stella Adams) ; Her Hus-
band (Neal Burns). Written by Al. E. Christie.
Directed by Horace Davey.
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The Gordons are a happy family in their
bungalow, being blessed with a little girl and
a small baby. In a shack in another part of
town, happily dwells Mrs. Green and her hus'
band. Although they live in the poorer part
of town, they are happy in the possession of
a baby pickaninny. Mr. Green works in a liv-
ery stable and his wife, to help out with the
family income, takes in washing. Unable to do
her work with the baby squalling, she has a
little colored girl take the baby out for a walk.
Doris, the little girl of the Gordons, secures
permission to take her dolly out for an out-
ing and meets the colored child with baby
Green. The little coon admires Doris' doll and
the two exchange babies. Doris takes the coon
baby home and puts it in bed beside the other
baby, while the little negro returns with the
doll. Mrs. Green misses her baby and goes on
the war path looking for it. Mrs. Green finds
the negro child with her own and almost has
hysterics. The little negro girl asks Doris to
give her a baby back, and Doris trades her
Daby sister for the doll, thus complicating
matters.
When Mrs. Gordon finds her baby gone and
the negro child in possession of the bed, she
frantically calls for her husband to hurry home
as some one has stolen their child. Mrs. Green
meanwhile gets her husband and they search
for their child. Eventually the two searching
parties come together and learn of the various
transactions in baby trading. Explanations
follow and each mother is happy in the posses-
yion of her rightful child. As the story ends,
both Doris and the little negro girl get the
punishment for their reckless trading "on the
curb."
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"ARTISTIC INTERFERENCE" (Feb. S).— The
oast : Jack Wilmer (Robert Hilliard) ; louis
Blake (Bill O'Neill) ; The Miniature Painter
(Edward Weins) ; Ethel Miller (Edna Pendle-
ton) ; laer Married Sister (Nellie Slattery) ;
Her Little Sister (Lois Alexander). Written
by Anna D. Williams. Produced by Louis
Henderson.
Jack Wilmer and Ethel Miller, sweethearts,
are seated in the garden of Ethel's house when
her married sister and little neice appear. They
have come from the studio of an artist who
has just finished a miniature portrait of the
little girl. When alone Jack proposes and is
accepted. As he is kissing her, Louis Blake,
Jack's chum, who is also in love with Ethel,
comes behind them unobserved. He is torn
by rage and jealousy at losing the girl, but he
congratulates tbem when they announce their
engagement to him.
Ethel goes away for a short visit from town.
During her absence Louis meets one day at
the club the director of a moving picture
company and is urged to act as substitute for a
young man who has been taken ill. Louis re-
fuses and suggests that the director offer the
part to Jack. When the matter is explained to
Jack he refuses, but consents at last when he is
persuaded that it will be quite a lark. But when
ne is put to the test, and is directed to ardently
embrace a pretty actress wlio rushes out of a
cottage to welcome him, he balks and acts with
such backwardness that the actress takes the
initiative and throws her arms around him.
While in this compromising position they are
photographed not only by the picture operator,
but also by Louis who has brought a smaU
kodak with "him. Louis sends to Ethel by a mes-
senger an envelope containing an anonymous
communication and the snapshot he has secretly
taken of Jack and the actress. Ethel decides
that Jack is unfaithful to her and when he
arrives that evening she sends down word that
she cannot see him. Very unhappy, Ethel, while
wisliing that she had a portrait of Jack to put
in her locket, remembers the charming minia-
ture of her little niece. She hastens to the ar-
tist who promises to paint It from the photo-
graph and deliver it very soon. The artist is
led to believe that the miniature is a likeness
of her departed lover.
Jack, by a curious coincidence decides to go
to the same artist to have him paint a watch
case miniature of Ethel from a large plioto-
graph in his possession. So to the surprise and
amusement of the artist, there walks into his
studio the next day the supposedly dead lover
to have a portrait painted of a young lady who
is supposed to have joined the angelic choir.
The artist surmises that there lias been a lov-
ers' quarrel, and he determines to bring the
two young people together.
When the two miniatures are finished he pur-
posely mixes up the two portraits and the two
bills with the result that Ethel receives her
own portrait with a bill for same made out to
Jack for $300. Jack receives his own portrait
witb a bill of :>.iOO charged to ETthel. Each of
the lovers is touched by the other's obvious de-
votion and unchanged affection, and in this
softened mood they meet and are reconciled.
Clarke) ; Luke Campbell (Frank Smith) ; Doris
Campbell (Sydell Dowling) ; Meg Campbell
(Edith Roberts). Written and produced by
Robert F. Hill.
Luke Campbell, a Canadian trapper, has two
daughters, Doris and Meg. Gerrier, known as
the Wild Wolf, comes to Luke's cabin during
the trapper's absence. Doris repels his ad-
vances, but he kisses her. Luke encounters
Gerrier and warns him to keen away from
Doris. Meg rushes off to welcome Jim Daw-
son, wbo comes in and presents Doris with a
fur cap.
The scene shifts to a logging camp. The
cook comes over to Gerrier, anu tells him that
the woman upstairs is dying. Gerrier goes to
the bed on which lies the corpse of a young
woman, who has apparently committed suicide.
She is another victim of Gerrier, who instructs
the cook to get rid of the body by shoving it
through a bole in the ice.
We next see the occupants of Luke's cabin
engaged in shelling and popping corn, x'res-
ently Doyle of the Mounted Police arrives and
he receives a cordial welcome. He tells Luke
that several women have been stolen lately by
Lumber Jacks, and warns him to watch out for
Doris and Meg. Soon afterwards Doyle ridea
off and Jim, after bidding the sisters good night,
walks down the trail. We next see Gerrier set-
ting traps in the snow. Meg comes into the
scene carrying a gun, and Gerrier shows sur-
prise at seeing her. He tries to make love to
her, but Meg makes faces at him and runs
away.
As Gerrier is about to set another trap, be
sees Luke coming along the trail with a gun
and he runs behind a tree, not wishing to be
seen by him. Luke falls into the trap and tries
in vain to free himself. Gerrier approaches
with a malicious smile. After telling Luke that
he trapped him so that he can visit Doris,
Gerrier goes away.
We next see Doris leaving the cabin. Ger-
rier sees her do this and crawls around to the
cabin door and enters it. He goes to tbe mantle
and takes down a shot gun hanging above it,
and removes the charge. Then he returns the
gun to its accustomed place. When Doris re-
turns to the cabin, Gerrier closes the door,
grabs her, puts his hand over her mouth and
gags her. Then he throws her over "hla
shoulder, and walks out of the cabin. Doris
struggles violently ana finally gets one of her
hands free, which enables her to drop hair-
pins one at a time as Gerrier Is carrying her
off on his shoulder.
In the woods we see Meg shooting a rabbit.
She meets Jim and dares him to catcb her as
she runs away. They reach the cabin very
much out of breath and look for Dorjs. As
they cannot find her, Jim tells Meg that some-
thing must have happened to her. Thereupon
Jim removes the gun from the mantle, and Meg
takes her own gun. On leaving the cabin, Jim
finds the hairpins on the ground and they both
follow the trail. Out In the woods. Gerrier, still
carrying Doris over his shoulder, goes up to
Luke and gloats over his capture. The old
man struggles to free himself, to protect bis
daughter. Gerrier sneers at him and, in spite
of the struggles of Doris, he carries her off.
Following the trail of the liairpins, Meg and
Jim arrive in the woods. They hear Doris
calling out for her father. They soon come
upon Luke, and Meg starts to release him, while
Jim, following the direction pointed out to him
by Luke, sees Gerrier carrying Doris at some
distance. Jim aims at Gerrier and fires, but as
there is no discharge, he examines the gun
and discovers the empty barrel. Disgusted he
throws the gun away, and crawling up belilnd
Gerrier. he throws the force of his body upon
him. This causes Doris to fall from Gerrler's
arms. Gerrier starts to draw a gun, but Jim
wrenches it from his hand and a fierce fight
ensues In the snow.
Doyle, of the Mounted Police, arrives just as
Jim has succeeded in getting the best of Ger-
rier, who lies knocked out on the ground. Doyle
takes charge of Gerrier as Luke and Meg ar-
rive on the scene.
Mutual Film Corp.
THE TRAIL OP THE WILD WOLF (Two
parts — Feb. 11). The oast: Jim Dawson
(Paul Panzer) ; Gerrier, the WiM Wol£ (Wallis
MUSTANG.
THE EXTRA MAN AND THE MILK-FED
LION' (Three Parts— Feb. 4). — The cast: Buck
Parvin (Art Acord) : James Montague (Law-
rence Peyton) ; William Jennings (Charlea
James) ; Ben Leslie (Joe Massey) : Charlie
Dupree (Hardy Gibson) ; Jack LaRue (Ashton
Dearholt): Myrtle Manners (Dixie Stratton);
Tommy (S. William Marshall). Directed by
William Bertram.
Buck Parvin gets his friend. Tommy Dennis,
a job as extra man, and Tommy's troubles
commence with little loss of time. Promptly
he falls in love with Myrtle Manners, charming
leadine: lady, and dreams about her, sleeping
and waking, until he Just simply "can't tend
to business." Buck, seeing how the land lies,
tips Tommy to fhe fact that there will be no
extra man' in Myrtle's pictures while LaRue
plays her lead, but Tommy just won't believe
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February 5, 1916
him. Tommy leaves a bouquet at Miss Manners'
door, but Buck happening along grabs tbe
credit for it. of course. Thus, through several
pictures, Tommy adores Myrtle from afar, and
then, one wonderful day, he gets her a sand-
wich and Is rewarded with a smile. Hope then
springs up anew In bis heart.
Monty gets orders from Sellgman to "cut out
the Jungle stuff, but to get some sort of a sce-
nario, using all the animals." Monty Is in a
quandary, but LaRue helps out with the sug-
gestion that '*you never see animals anywhere
except in a circus" and so circus stuff goes,
Monty bargains with a visiting circus to take
the scenes. One of the scenes is to be a thriller,
where LaRue rescues Myrtle from the lion's
cage, but, even though It is a milk-fed lion,
. LaRue refused to take any chances with his
precious hide. After the first scene they are
"stumped."
Miss Manners sees her opportunity to register
big, and is willing to take the chance, but she
is just a little bit nervous. Lovesick Tommy,
not far oft, ever watchful, tries to reassure
lier. However, he is terribly anxious, and
when the lion growls, and Myrtle becomes over-
alarmed, he madly breaks through and rushes
to her release.
Of course, the scene is "crabbed," and Myrtle,
far from appreciating his heroism, tells him
what she thinks of him, in no uncertain terms.
Poor boy, he tastes the cup of bitterness to the
full — for Monty not only curses him roundly,
but hands him his walking papers.
BEAUTY.
BILLY VAN DEUSETN'S WEDDING EVE
(Feb. 2). — The cast: Billy Van Deusen (John
Steppling) ; Bessie Footlights (Carol Hallo-
way) : Jimmie Flash (John Sheehan); Helen,
Billy's Fiancee (Edna Frawley) ; Helen's Father
(Hugh Bennett)' Helen's Mother (Bessie
Banks). Directed by Archer McMackin.
After the final rehearsal for his wedding with
Helen Galsworthy, Billy Van Deusen is per-
suaded by the boys to have a last fling, and
they all go down to a cafe. Helen's father,
irresistibly drawn to the game of cards, breaks
away from his family and on his way to the
game drops in on Bessy Footlights and her com-
pany. The show is going badly and Bessie's
press agent, Jimmy Flash, suggests that she
create a little publicity, whereupon Mr. Gals-
worthy advises that Bessie select some rich
young "Johnny" to be the "goat." Bessie agrees
and after the show she picks Billy, sill cele-
brating at the cafe. A note is dispatched to
him, beseeching him to rescue a lady in distress
at her apartment at twelve. The plot Is all
arranged, one of the men playing the part of
nihilist and threatening Bessie with a bomb.
Billy to the rescue ! After putting the villain
to flight, Bessie Induces him to linger, and In
the meantime Jimmy Flash rushes the sensa-
tional story to the paper.
Mrs. Galsworthy, rummaging through her
husband's discarded clothes, flnds a note In the
pocket revealin*' the place where the card game
Is taking place, and starts out with Helen to
"break it up." Galsworthy Is just leaving, when
he sees his "better half" and bolts Into Bessie's
apartment, where he hides under the shower In
the bathroom, but not before Mrs. Galsworthy
sees him disappearing through the door. She
demands to see her husband, although Bessie
tries to convince her that she Is secreting no
husbands. But Mrs. Galsworthy is Insistent.
While Bessie Is arguing, Billy recovers to
some extent from the effects of the drink, and
goes Into the bathroom to ease his aching head.
He turns on the hot water In the shower, to
the intense discomfort of Mr. Galsworthy, who
proceeds to vent his Injured feelings upon Billy.
The nress agent arrives with a newspaper bear-
ing an account of the story In glaring head-
lines. Mother and daughter Helen read the
paper aghast. Billy and Galsworthy emerge
from the bathroom fighting. Galsworthy Is
dragged off home and Billy turned down cold.
with the wealthy Widow Bellegraham, whose
ambition Is to marry her daughter Rhoda to a
title. She reads that the Laird O'Knees, a
Scotch baronet, is to arrive, and plans to cap-
ture him. If need he, by force. Leaving a
vaudeville agent's ofiice, where they find "noth-
ing doing," Hampton and Barlow come upon a
fellow sadly the worse for alcoholic refresh-
ment dressed In Scotch kilts and In the en-
forced company of a "cop." Hampton follows
and finds that the man has been advertising
Highland Lad cigarettes. He Is stripped of his
regalia and Hampton, seizing the opportunity,
applies for the job.
Hampton fares forth In his "kilties" distrib-
uting cigarettes and is discovered at the pier
by Mrs. Bellegraham. who mistakes him I-r
the Laird O'Knees and forthwith drags him
away In her limousine. He doesn't know what
it's all about, but discretion being the better
part of valor, he humors the lady's fancy by
accompanying her. When he learns what a per-
sonage he is, he telephones Barlow, who ad-
vises him to stay In the game and win the "irl
and her money. Barlow arrives at the Belle-
graham home and is introduced as his traveling
ocmpanion — the Hon. Fitzrov-Fitzglbbons.
Mrs. Bellegraham proudly presents her dis-
tinguished guests to society, and a write-up
with their pictures appears In the papers. This
comes to the attention of two interested par-
ties— Mrs. Hallroome, minus her room rent, and
the manager of the cigarette office, shy one
advertising medium and kilts. Both arrive at
Mrs. Bellegraham's at a most inopportune mo-
ment for the pseudo Laird, and embarrassing
identifications follow. Hampton suggests that
he tried to explain all along, but the lady
wouldn't give him a chance, and departs with
dignity, leaving Mrs. Bellegraham crumpled, and
Rhoda enjoying the joke.
AMERICAN.
THE BROKEN CROSS (Two Parts— Feb. 1).
The cast: Helen Brandon (May Allison) ; David
Keightly (Harold Lockwood). Directed by
Thomas Rlcketts.
Helen Brandon and her sister Dora are or-
phans in moderate circumstances. Dora Is or-
dered to the seashore for a change of air. and
while there is saved from drowning by David
Keightly, whose father has disinherited him.
David, after the rescue of Dora, becomes a
member of the fishing fieet, and while in that
capacity woos and wins Dora. He is summoned
to the death bed of his father. He Inherits the
old man's money, and returns to the seaside
village. There he meets one Joe Badger, who,
for interested motives, tells him that Dora has
died and that the folks with whom she had been
staying had gone abroad.
David returns to the city, and In rescuing
Helen, a Red Cross nurse, from the fury of a
gang of ruffians Is wounded and taken to the
hospital. He Is nursed back to health by Helen,
and subsequently becomes engaged to marry her.
Dora, who has unavallingly sought tidings of
David, busies herself In the preparations for
her sister's wedding. During all this time she
and David, by a singular chain of Incidents,
have not met. On the eve of the marriage
David discovers a broken cross which had been
given him by Dora as a love pledge, and he
determines to tell Helen of his courtship of the
girl whom he believes to be dead. The story
ended, Helen recognizes It as that of her own
sister. Realizing that she holds the happiness
of her sister and David In her hand, she de-
cides to Insure that happiness and accepts serv-
ice with the Red Cross section which Is under
orders to start for the seat of war. David and
Dora are brought together, the strange mistake
of the past Is explained and the noble sacrifice
of sister Helen Is understood and appreciated.
THE LAIRD O'KNEES (Feb. 6).— The cast:
Charles Hampton (Orral Humphrey) : Billy Bar-
low (Johnny Oough) ; Mrs. Bellegraham (Gladys
Kingsbury); Rhoda, Her Daughter (Queenle
Rosson). Directed by Orral Humphrey.
Vaudeville business has "sure ?one to the
bad," and Hampton and Barlow, a couple of
vaudevUllans, are uown on their luck. Not so
MAMMY'S ROSE (Feb. 4).— The cast: Beth
(Neva Gerber) ; Frank (Frank Borzage). Di-
rected by James Douglass.
Mammy, a withered old colored woman, sits In
her cabin dreaming of long past days, while
outside the night Is bleak and dreary and the
rain Is falling fb.st. Her eyes rest upon a
picture of Frank and memory after memory
fiits through her mind. She recalls how sha
tended him when an Infant; how, even as a
boy, he loved Beth, living on a neighboring
plantation. Then their engagement and how
happy all who loved them were.
Vivid memory brings great sorrow Into
Mammy's face as she pictures the ravages of
the war, which broke out shortly after Frank
and Beth were married. Prank was called to
defend the South. Then came the time when
the little one was expected and Frank receives
a letter from his mother asking him to hurry
home. With all possible soeed he hastens to
Beth's bedside, but a stray troop of "Yanks"
passing see Frank's horse.
Mose, old Mammy's husband, tries to prevent
them from entering the house and Is shot down.
Frank, hearing the shot, endeavors to make his
escape, but is apprehended and a bullet lays
him low. From the balcony he falls to ths
ground, where Mammy finds him. With super-
human strength, Beth rises from her bed, while
her mother struggles to keep her back, and
rushes to Frank's side, where she and Mammy
support him in their arms, and there be dies.
As Mammy lives over these memories a chill
passes through h^r body and she falls back
dead. Beth, who had been crazed by the trag-
edy, has gone to Frank's grave in the rain,
when she sees a vision of him and beckons him
to follow her to Mammy's cabin. Arriving
there, she flnds Mammy's soul flown, and the
shock kills her. The spirit of Frank enters
the cabin, and be and Beth and old Mammy
are together at last.
MUTUAL.
MUTUAL WEEKLY, NO. 56 (Jan. 2T).
New York City — "The snow birds" and "polar
bears" swim in cold Coney surf. Annual win-
ter swimming season opens.
San Francisco. Cal. — Storm-tossed bark
reaches port. Peruvian craft "Callao," battered
by storms and given up as lost, is towed through
Golden Gate in safety.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual bowl fight at Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. Wm. Lifson, fresh-
man", is crushed to death.
Rockland, Maine. — New Dreadnought "Okla-
homa" has speed trial. Exceeds requirements
in gruelling test.
Washington, D. C. — Film manufacturers op-
pose Federal censhorship bill. Prominent screen
producers arrive here to protest against unfair
measure.
Sparrows Point, Md. — Steamer "Artisan"
launched. Will go into American-Hawaiian
service.
Washington, D. C. — Envoy of Chill resigns his
post. Mr. Eduardo Suarez-Mujica will devote
time to personal affairs.
St. Augustine, Fla. — Memorial to philanthropist
unveiled. Great throngs honor memory of Henry
M. Flagler at unveiling of statue.
Sacramento, Cal. — Dynamite bomb kills four.
Biackhand plot suspected.
Seattle, Washington. — Liner carries locomo-
tive on deck. Steamship "La Touche" sails for
Alaska with railroad equipment for new roads.
Paris, France. — Some of the new war hats.
Latest modes in milady's chapeaux. Subtitle :
The American models show a close similarity.
(Courtesy of J. M. Gidding & Co., N. Y. City.)
Long Branch, N. J. — Marking way to summ*
white house. This little city will be the mecca
for politicians during 1916. and entbusiastio
citizens place road signs so that none may lose
his way
New York City. — Red ball calls skaters to
park. Commissioner of Parks Cabot Ward dons
skates and leads the crowd.
Sapulpa, Okla. — Rear-end crash blocks trafflo.
First passenger train smashes freight.
Chicago, 111. — Woman invents ?uccessful motor
sled. Has speed of 60 miles an hour and can
carry four passengers.
Birmingham, Ala. — 200,000 gallons of gasoline
cause spectacular night fire. Several injured
and property loss $2.'TO.0nO.
San Antonio, Texas. — Triplets bom to cow.
All normal size and healthy.
New York City. — Steamship "Celebes" sails
with $300,000 cargo for Belgian destitute. Food
and clothing donated by "Pittsburgh and West-
ern Pennsylvania" citizens.
Guatemala, C. A. — Fiesta of the Virgin of
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the Indian.
Boston, Mass. — Percy Houghton, president of
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THE DRIFTER (Gaumont — Five Parts — Feb.
7) _The cast: Harold Derwent (Alexander
Gaden); Faith Willis (Lucille Tatt) ; Ed.
Bracken (Albert Macltlln) ; Madge (Iva Shep-
ard) ; Eddie, a Jockey (Stockton Quincy).
Scenario by John B. Clymer. Directed by Kich-
^'^Despite'^the fact that Harolu Derwent Is a
senior at a Divinity School and In love with
Faith Willis, a co-ed, he cannot overcome his
passion for gambling. He Is a tortunate race-
track gambler and pretends to himself that
when he becomes a minister he will justify his
conduct by giving part of his earnings to the
poor. The gambling phase of bis character Is
betrayed to the college authorities by a fellow
student, and Harold Is forced to leave college.
Despite Faith's hope that he will redeem him-
self, he believes that he Is unworthy of her,
and goes out Into the world alone.
Several years later Harold's success In beat-
ing the bookies" has made him one of the s-ec-
tacular figures of the American turf. He Is
found at all the race meets, accompanied by
Madge a scheming woman, who pretends ove
for him while he Is on the crest of his gambling
wave However, fortune turns against Harold,
now known as "Pittsburgh Ha.." and his for-
tune ebbs away. Madge leaves him. Harold
Elves the last horse in his string to his faithful
Jockey and announces that be Is throueh with
gambling. At the railroad station he hands all
his money In at the window, asking for a ticket
for as far as his money will take him. Se-
curing a ticket for Royalton, on the train he
meets William Ashton, who is Just goin-; to
take charge of the "Church of Our Fai h at
Rovalton The men are struck by tbelr re-
Sarkable resemblance to each. When the train
1^ wrecked the minister Is killed. Tempted by
{he opportunity to get back Into the ministry
Harold takes the name of William Ashton and
becomes pastor of the Royalton church.
He receives a letter from AjhtoD '^ ""j', y?°
had hurried to the bedside of her dying father.
Later Faith, who had married Ashton, comes
to join her husband, and, of course recognizes
Harold For his sake she remains silent, seem-
ing his wife in the eyes of the jar'!'''"''*":*
thief confesses to the minister that be has cotn-
mltted a burglary. Harold goes '"tU him to
the hiding place of the Jewels and finds them
strangely familiar. When he returns the plun-
der he discovers that the Jewels are Madges.
Madge immediately recognizes Tier former lover.
Proceeding to blackmail him. she secures all
the money he possesses. FInallv she persuades
him to bet $15,000 held as a trust fund on a
?«" at the Royalton meet. Harold turns the
money over to the Jockey, not recognizing hia
"'Madge produces a child, which she claims Is
the son of Harold. The minister does not know
what to do, but hones that he will be able
flnallv to purchase Madge;; silence by his win-
nings from the race. His horse 'ojes, the
Jockev being Injured and taken to a hospital,
rminlster is sent for and Harold 'espcnd'
He now recognizes Eddie, who tells him that
he did not bet the money, but Hid It In a stall
Harold recovers the money, -and at the same
time Eddie's mother comes to ask for' the
baby which she had lent Madge, the child be-
ine Eddie's little brother.
Thus Madge Is foiled Just when slie saw her
scheme successful. She plays her fl°al card,
declaring that the minister and the notorious
•rittsburgh Hal" are one and the same. Faltn
stands by the man whom the churcli knows
only as her husband, and her word Is believed
against that of Madge. Faith and Harold go
to a distant city and are quietly married. Then
ihey return to the Church <>' O""" I^ alth at
Royalton and continue their good work. Harold
having been forever cured of his passion for
gambling.
BETRAYED (Thanhouser— Five Parts--Jan.
29)_The cast: Indian Girl (Grace De Carl-
ton) : Her Brother (Robert Whittlerl ; Brothers
Friend (Roy Pllcher) ; His Sister (Gladys
Leslie)
Heart-of-Oalc, an Indian, shakes the dust ot
a Western reservation for a college career In
the Bast. Heart-of-Oak Is the son of a noted chief,
and has taken the preservation ol'„n"_';ac»
deeply at heart. His younger sister. Little Fawn,
worships him. At college the Indian quickly be-
comes a favorite. He wins a place on the var-
sity crew, and finds a friend In a fellow oars-
man Granville WIngham, a young American of
wealthy parents. Granville's sister, Carolyn,
also has a high regard for Heart-of-Oak— though
the attachment never becomes romantic, Caro-
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Little Fawn wins a scholarship In the Indian
school in the West, and surprises her brother
by announcing that she is ready to return East
with him the second year to share his studies.
Carolyn befriends Little Pawn in her strange
surroundings. At the sophomore ball, dressed
in an Indian costume, she innocently captures
the admiration of Granville. On their return
West for the summer Little Fawn secretly cher-
ishes memories of the handsome white student
who has covertly made love to her.
Wingham, the elder, owns a ranch near the
reservation. His son and daughter visit the
property. They see a great deal of Heart-of-
Oak and his sister. With deep foreboding the
Indian watches Little Pawn and his friend. He
talks gravely with the girl, telling her that for
the sake of her own people she should not
think of marriage outside her ancestral race.
The Indian puts his trust In his college friend,
whom he believes to be the soul of honor.
When the disillusionment comes Heart-of-Oak
tracks the runaways into the wilderness. The
deep-rooted passion of the redskin for revenge
takes possession of this educated Winnebago,
who reverts to the type of his savage forebears.
Ordering his sister into the hills, he closes In
ferocious man-to-man battle with her lover —
until the white man. bound and helpless, lies
at the mercy of his erstwhile friend. Mean-
while. Carolyn has been summoned by the ruth-
less Indian. His vengeance is to be complete.
But Little Fawn, driven back to the place by
anxiety for the man she loves, is in time to
sacrifice her own life for the safety of the
white woman, -ils fury quenched bv the sight
of his sister, dead at his feet, Heart-of-Oak
commands his victims to return to their own
people — that he may be alone with his next of
kin.
THE SOUL'S CYCLE (Centaur— Five Parts—
Peb. 12).— The cast: Nadia, the daughter of a
rich Greek, and later Agnes, the daughter of a
rich American (Margaret Gibson) ; Luclan, a
Greek nobleman, and later a rich Wail Street
broker by the name of Arthur (John Oaker) ;
Syrus, the Father of Nadia (George Claire, Jr.) ;
Theron, a Grecian Senator who sells his soul 'o
Evil and is condemned to roam the earth with
the beasts — later the lion (George Stanley);
Henry Kimball, rival for the hand of Agnes,
and the Evil One of the later story (Roy Wat-
son). Written bv Theodosia Harris. Directed
by Ulysses Davis.
In the ancient philosophies and religions the
idea of reincarnation and transmigration of the
soul played a large part. This "hotoplay te
founded on the assumption that in the immor-
tality of the soul many cycles must be re-llved
to round out its perfection, and when one defiles
the divine law he must go back to first prin-
ciple, and even into the animal form, to work
up again to his former estate.
The story involves two epochs. It begins
in the old Grecian time and revolves around
one Theron, a Grecian Senator who has grown
old, and to whom honor has come, but not love.
Nadia, the Innocent young daughter of a Greek
nobleman, inspires passion in his breast, and
he sells his soul to the evil of hatred and
revenge when she scorns his advances and
gives her heart to the poetic Luclan. The
father of Nadia Is ambitious and connives with
the Senator to crush youth and love. "Love
laughs at locksmiths" and the young people
elope. Then the Senator sets loose the dogs
of hatred and has them brought by his slaves
to a burning crater, into which he throws
them. For this sin the unseen arbiter of souls
condemns him to enter the body of a lion and
to roam the earth even unto the end of time,
unless be shall save youth and love even as
he has killed them.
The story then switches to events of a cen-
tury later. Youth and love have been reincar-
nated into a lovely young daugliter of an
American millionaire and Into the soul of a
young broker on Wall Ftreet. The young broker
has, as trophy of his African travels, a mag-
nificent Hon, which he Installs In his mansion.
When he and the young girl meet they seem
to live over a dream of some olden time. Love
draws them together and they are married,
but the rival of the young broker allows hatred
to possess him and sets about to ruin him.
In the meantime, the young wife has a pro-
found Infiuence over the magnificent beast. At
the crisis of her husband's fortune a vision of
a terrible abyss comes to her as a warning,
and she persuades her husband to change hIa
order for stock. This vision Is the unseen mes-
sage of the Senator, speaking through the Hon.
The other young broker, thinking to triumph
over his helpless victim goes to the house and
tells her that her husband Is ruined. The hus-
band returns and chastises him for an insult
to his wife. Leaving the room, the Tlllalm
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enters the room where the lion is caged. A
hideous revenge forms itself in his mind. He
lets the lion loose, but instead of killing the
young people the lion seems to have elected
himself their protector, for he leaves the room
at the young wife's command and returns to
the other room and kills the rival, apparently
stamping out evil and saving youth and love.
His crime of centuries ago is thus atoned and
the spirit rises for a moment triumphant; but
the endless cycle of justice goes on and the
modern man must work out his destiny even
.as has the ancient.
FALSTAFF.
LUCKY LARRY'S LADY LOVE (Jan. 25).—
The cast; Larry (Boyd Marshall); Lulu
(Louise Emerald Bates) ; Her Father (Riley
Chamberlin) ; Lulu's Admirers (Bert Delaney
and George Mario).
In telling her neighbors how she became ac-
quainted with her husband, Larry, the wife
says : "Mr. Jenkins was calling on me, and up
to that time I rather liked Mr. Jenkins. But a
terrible bear escaped from its keeper, and got
into the house. Mr. Jenkins should have pro-
tected me. but he proved to be a terrible cow-
ard.. Then Larry arrived. He calmly walked
over to the bear, picked up its leash, and re-
turned the animal to its owner.
"That same night he came to the rescue
again. There was a burglar in our house, and
Larry learned of it. He found the burglar and
knocked him unconscious. But the money and
jewelry belonging to my father which the burg-
lar had stolen and which the police admitted
they could not find, still remained a mystery.
Larry said he would find it and he did ; the
money and the precious stones were at the bot-
tom of the well."
The "Mr. Jenkins" referred to tells a differ-
ent story. He is known locally as "Gloomy
Jenkins," and he hates Larry. He tells this
yam :
"I made a fool of myself about that bear, but
I knew it was a bear. Larry is very near-
sighted and when he came into the house that
clay he dropped his glasses. He thought the
bear was a dog, and nobody is afraid of dogs.
That is how he scored the first time.
"I gave him the other chance by trying to
play a practical joke on him. Lulu's old man
hates music. I — I mean a friend of mine —
tried to serenade the girl, and the old man
threw shoes at him. I thought it would be tun
to get Larry beaten up, and I let him know that
the girl doted on music. So he got his flute and
went around there to play.
"He scared the burglar nearly to death, and
he tried to escape. Then he tumbled over
Larry, and would have got away, only one of
Larry's buttons caught on the other chap's
sleeve. When Larry got free, the burglar fell
against the well curb, and a handkerchief full
of the old man's jewels dropped down. None of
us saw it. Then Larry tried to escape, but he
stumbled and the burglar fell over him, and the
old man and the police arrived in time to be-
lieve L.arry had done something noble."
But none of his neighbors believes the story
of "Gloomy" Jenkins. He did not get the girl
and he is bitter. That explains his hateful
words.
A CLEVER COLLIE'S COMB-BACK (Feb. 1).
The cast: Wife (Frances Keyes) ; Husband
(George Mario) ; Mandy (Mattie Keen) ; Collie
("Lady").
■yhe pedestrian smiled as he saw the group of
d'ogs in the vestibule of the apartment house.
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others seemed to be listening. And the spec-
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The collie, as it later, developed, was telling
his canine friends that he was going, very much
against his will, to remove to the country. His
owner, it seemed, had discovered a place in the
rural district, and was taking his family there.
"I'll make them hate the country," boasted
the collie, and the other dogs laughed. (It Is
very humiliating to make a bombastic state-
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Well, the family moved to the country, and
found that they had taken a haunted house. The
husband and his wife were not superstitious,
their baby was too young to be, and the only
person who worried at first was Mandy, their
old darkey servant. Just the same it did not
take them any time to believe in ghosts, and
they soon moved to their city flat.
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to an interested friend. "There must be some-
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aroused us with her screams for help. She said
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have got out ot the crib alone. The next day I
left him in his carriage and it ran away. When
I overtook the carriage it was empty. Then
Mandy came in with a steals she had bought in
the village, and somehow it changed into a pair
ot her corsets. There were other terrible things
happened, and we moved."
As the hostess escorted her guest to the door,
the latter glanced at a number of dogs in the
lobb^. The collie seemed to be addressing
them. "What funny dogs," said the visitor,
"they seem to be laughing."
She did not know that the collie was saying:
"Well, didn't I make good?" and explaining to
the other animals how he had starred as a
ghost.
HARRY'S HAPPY HONEYMOON (Feb. 3).—
The cast: Harry (Jay Yorke) ; His Bride
(Isolde Illian) ; Her Mother (Lydia Mead) ;
Mischievious College Boy (Charles Emerson) ;
Matt, His Chum (Lord McCaskill).
A bride and groom escaped from their perse-
cutors and boarded a train, tree, for the mo-
ment, from pursuit. The wedding guests, how-
ever, learned the name of the town at which the
couple intended to spend their honeymoon. The
town also boasted a thriving college, whose
students were noted as the "prize cut-ups" of
the state. One ot the guests, a former graduate
of the college, wired the students, describing the
honeymooners and asking the boys to make
their stay in town as lively as possible.
The wedding guests, however, had not reck-
oned upon a baby, a very strenuous child, who
got on the train with his proud mother. The
bride took a great fancy to the child, much to
her husband's disgust. The strenuous child man-
aged to throw the bridegroom's hat out ot the
window, and later the child followed it with
his nursing bottle, tore the flowers from the
bride's hat and made a nuisance of himself gen-
erally.
The mother ot the baby got off at a railway
station to get some milk for her child and the
train started before her return, so the bride and
groom were left with the baby on their hands.
At first it proved to be somewhat of a blessing,
for when they arrived at their destination and
discovered that the college boys were waiting
for them, the devastation of their headgear by
the baby, convinced the would-be hazers that
they could not be the sought-for honeymooners,
but merely a staid married couple. They went
to the hotel and there their troubles began.
A child had been kidnapped several days be-
fore, and the description of the child and the
man and woman suspect tallied very closely
with that of the honeymooners and their little
charge. The town constable called upon the
bride and groom and placed them under arrest.
At the psychological moment, however, the
frantic mother turned up and claimed her child,
while the college students made prisoners of the
bride and groom and did their best to make
their visit to the town as spectacular and mem-
orable as possible.
BEATEN AT THE BATH (Jan. 27).— The
cast: The Girl (Barbara Gilroy) ; Her Fiance
(Jay Yorke) ; Wealthy Banker (Arthur Cun-
ningham) ; Robber (Billy Swan) ; Maid (Fran-
cis Keyes).
The girl was the daughter of a prosperous
business man, and the young man whom she
promised to wed was a clerk whose salary was
barely large enough to support himself. The
two young people felt that "father" should
help them solve their little problem by taking
the young man into his office, but when the
subject was broached to the elderly gentleman
he refused. He had other plans for his daugh-
ter, as a wealthy and very desirable suitor hafl
appeared. The new-comer was an elderly bank-
er, and his possession of an ample supply of
this world's goods was all that "father" de-
sired for his child. The girl did not care for
her elderly suitor, but another woman did. She
was the elderly housemaid in the girl's home.
She did not attempt to disguise her feelings,
much to the alarm and dismay of the unwilling
captor of her heart.
"Father" told the young man that if he de-
sired to win his daughter he must show $1,000
in savings. He made this condition fully aware
that the youth did not have anything like that
amount saved. For two months the boy worked
and saved, but was still eight hundred dollars
short ot the required amount. One day he went
to a Turkish bath, and his visit there resulted
in winning success.
That day a stranger jostled the wealthy
banker in the street and disappeared with the
elderly suitor's watch. The only clue to flSe
robber was a brief glance of his back. The
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vanishing back was clad in a coat of very loud
checked cloth, and when the banker saw it dis-
appear into a Turkish bath he felt sure that he
had run his quarry to earth. The very un-
sympathetic clerk at the bath refused to let the
banker search the establishment unless he first
took a bath. The banker garbed himself in a
sheet and entered the hot room. There he
found the youthful suitor and another man
whom he did not recognize, but who was really
the owner of the loud checked suit and the man
who had relieved him of his watch.
Inquiries made by the banker soon made the
thief aware that he was in danger, and, watch-
ing his opportunity, he secured possession of
the young man's key long enough to open his
dressing room and secure possession of his
clothes.
In the meantime the elderly banker was hav-
ing a most agonizing time, for a burly bath
attendant, bribed by his rival, had locked the
doors of the hot room and turned the heat on
full tilt. The elderly man danced up and down
the hot room until his tormentors took pity on
him and released him, but he was immediately
seized by the attendant and rushed into another
torture chamber.
When the young man went to his dressing-
ing room he discovered that his clothes had
vanished and in their place was a suit of loud
checked cloth. He complained of the disappear-
ance at the oSace and then left the bath, but
not before the elderly banker had recognized
the suit and come to the conclusion that his
youthful rival was the man who had stolen his
watch. The youth met his sweetheart, her
father, and the faithful housemaid on the street
and was chatting gaily with the girl when the
banker entered with a policeman. The young
man was arrested and searched and the missing
property found upon him. It would have gone
hard with him if the real culprit had not been
arrested, and the boy's innocence proved.
So the banker had to face a suit for false
arrest which the boy could have brought against
him, or settle out of court, and he wisely did
this, giving the youth his check for ?800. "Fath-
er" had to give his consent to his daughter's
marriage to the man she loved — while as for the
banker — well, he ran fast and far. but not fast
and far enough to out distance the affectionate
maid servant, who captured him and bore him
off triumphantly to the altar.
THANHOUSER.
THE BURGLARS' PICNIC (Three Parts-
Jan. 26). — The cast: Twins (Marion and Made-
line Fairbanks) ; Their Father (Jack Gilmore) ;
Professor (William Burt) ; Crooks (John Lehn-
berg, Billy Swan) ; Deputies (Everett Sullivan
and Charles Turner).
The twins lead a midnight expedition from
Miss Beardsley's into the woods to revel in a
moonlight picnic. One of the professors sees
them vanishing thither, carrying a big basket.
In dressing gown and slippers he gives chase.
The old, near-sighted professor loses one of his
slippers and cuts his foot on his broken glasses.
Discovering his plight, the girls take pity on
him. They try to overtake him. Meanwhile,
the professor comes upon a deserted house. He
mistakes two figures on the porch for the run-
away twins. One of them takes to the woods. The
other darts indoors, followed by the professor
When the twins reach the place they discover
under a window a bag of loot, and on the sill a
bloody footprint.
Realizing that burglars have got the professor,
and feeling that they are to blame, Marian and
Madeline bravely enter the house. Then is
enacted a thrilling drama, in which the rest of
the picnic party fortunately arrives to reinforce
the twins, and by the time the police arrives
the burglars are found suffocating under an
avalanche of girls.
At Christmas time, going home on the train,
the twins see their burglars again. They are
marched on board by two deputies, taking them
to state prison, and one of the crooks attempts
to attack Marion and Madeline. The other one,
however, seems so sincerely contrite, that the
twins induce the deputy to loosen the shackle
about his wrist. The train is wrecked. The
two deputies and one of the burglars are kifled.
But the twins are saved. They conceal the
identity of the other burglar from inquisitive
reporters and take him home. Their father
gives the man a chance on his estate. The gov-
ernor is prevailed upon to pardon the former
crook. Today he is the twins' father's chauffeur.
THE KNOTTED CORD (Three Parts— Feb.
2). — The cast: Detective (Bert Delaney) ; Mil-
lionaire (Ernest H. Ward) ; His Daughter (Mig-
non Anderson) ; Chief of Knotted Cord Gang
(Yale Benner) ; Secretary to Detective (William
Burt).
For months the Knotted Cord Gang left a
wake of death. Two millionaires had been
strangled and beside their dead bodies the po-
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detective, worked night and day on the case.
One day he received the sign— the knotted cord
that always warned of the death to come That
.same day another millionaire was threatened
with death. Neilson went to the chief of police
and asked the supercilious head of the force
If he was going to work with or against him.
Ihe chief said that he would accompany the
young detective to the millionaire's house, but
did not believe that any harm would be done
as the residence was surrounded with police'
At the millionaire's home Neilson met the
daughter of the millionaire — and the greatest
incentive of all came into his lite.
A policeman on guard before the library door
told them that no one entered the library for
two hours and the millionaire was at work in-
side. The young detective knocked at the door
There was no response. He burst open the
door. And inside the millionaire was dead
strangled by the knotted cord of death The
police were baffled. But the keen eyes of the
young detective found the clever way the mur-
derer had secured admission. Under the great
grand-father's clock in the corner the floor had
been cut away. A furnace man was missifig
and he had been gone an hour before the police
discovered the murder. -Wildly they went on
his trail. When the young detective left the
millionaire's daughter, after doing all he could
to alleviate her grief, to start upon the trail
the crafty power of the gang was shown. The
girl's maid was their agent. She told them all
that had happened. The young detective's sec-
retary carried word to the chief of the muf-
derers. And when the detective, by clever work
almost trapped the maid the jealous chief of
police frustrated him.
The plotters resolved on a bold stroke They
gave the maid instructions to imitate the daugh-
ter's voice, call the detective on the phone and
lure him to the Old Hill shack. The young de-
tective got the message. He rushed to his car
and in. But in a sleigh that was waiting the
arch criminals waited to see that their plafl
worked. They saw him rush from the house
and into his car. His secretary came after
watched him off. then joined them. The snow
and a shorter route gave the plotters time to
set their trap. They caught him, and in the
lonely shack prepared tor him a crafty death-
trap that would enable them to be tar away
and out of danger when he was murdered.
But their desire for vengeance over-reached
Itself. The girl was to be told where to find
the detective when it was too late. But she got
the word in time and went hurriedly to the
rescue. But at the last minute of time, she
was thrown head-long from the sleigh, and lay
unconscious on the road.
At the shack the. detective's secretary buTst
m, released him, and then threw up his hands
at the order of the police chief. The detective,
smiled, and puts his arm around his secretary's
shoulder. "He only pretended to betray me
so I could round up the whole gang " he ex-
plained. "We had to be careful every minute
for fear of spies."
Then the girl came in, her arm broken her
face white with fear for the safety of the man
who had been the one ray of light in the dark-
ness that had come into her life. He ran to
her, put his arms about her. In her eyes he
saw the thing he wished to see. In answer to
her look of joyous surprise at seeing him safe
he smiled.
"I knew it was a plant when they pretended
to telephone from a place like this," he ex-
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en's Wild Ride"— Two Parts— Jan. 31).— Helen
goes to Rhinelander's hut to deliver a telegram
and while the construction boss is reading It,
she takes great delight in playing with the
little black and white puppy which Is Rhine-
lander's sole companion. Rhinelander is highly
elated over the telegram which reads : "Month-
ly payroll on Number Pour." When Helen re-
turns to Signal, he accompanies her in high
spirits, leaving the dog to "keep house a few
minutes."
The canine sniffs around and finally grabs
the telegram in his teeth. His attention is
diverted by a squirrel which he chases outside
a considerable distance. His course takes him
past Spike, brooding over his misfortunes. The
telegram drops at Spike's feet. He picks it up.
reads it, and reports to Seagrue, who decides*
that the money must be held up until a general
strike can be pulled off in Rhinelander's ca^ap.
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Spike telephones two confederates. Sykes and
his cttum by tlie name of Dan, and tiiey arrive
at Signal the following morning on Number
Four, simultaneously with the package of
money.
Rhinelander instructs the agent to keep the
money in the station safe over night, as he lias
no safe place for it. Accidentally a bottle of
ink is turned over on the money but Helen suc-
ceeds in cleaning off some of it before the
money is put away. The two cracksmen are
joined by a third, known as "the Bat" A con-
sultation is held at Rhinelander's camp with
Spike, with the result that that evening they
break into the telegraph ofBce, manipulate and
open the safe and deliver the money into Sea-
grue's hands. Seagrue sends Bat, with the
money, to Oceanside to keep under cover, while
Spike and the two other thieves stir up a
strike the following day after Rhinelander finds
that his payroll has been stolen. Accidentally
the camp is set on fire and great clouds of
smoke envenlope the railroad line which runs
past it.
Sykes and Dan buy railroad tickets from
Helen at Signal and start back to Oceanside.
Helen is astonished to note an Inkstain on the
money, which gives her a clue and she Jumps
on a little speeder car and follows the train.
She dashes at a terrific speed through the
great clouds of smoke coming from the Are,
finally overtakes the train and springs on the
rear platform. The conductor and brakeman
aid her in searching for the thieves, but are too
methodical. As the train crosses the bridge
over the San Pablo, Sykes and Dan make a
tremendous leap into the water below- Helen
sights them and jumps oB the train on the
bridge. Too late she notices they are swimming
for the nearest bank. The jacknife bridge is al-
ready opening to admit a waiting boat and she
reaches the end of the draw after it has risen
many feet above the abutment. She makes a
daring leap and picks herself up, badly bruised
and shaken, and catches a street car on which
the thieves are endeavoring to elude further
pursuit.
In the city she summons an officer and follows
the thieves to the house where they Join Bat.
Bat rushes Sykes and Dan to the roof, slam-
ming his door. A tremendous struggle on the
roof results In one of the thieves falling from
the building while the officer and Sykes crash
through a skylight into Bat's room. Helen
paves the officer by jumping into the room In
time to level a revolver at Bat's heart. Prac-
tically all the money is discovered on his per-
son and is returned to Rhinelander by Helen,
via a swift automobile dash with the officer.
Peace is once more restored in the half-burned
camp.
VOGUE.
SAMMY'S DOUGH-FULL ROMANCE (Jan.
23). — The cast: Sammy (Sammy Burns) ; Lena
f Lillian Hamilton) ; Mr. Schultz (Benjamin
Horning) ; Baron von Swindlehelmer (H. J.
Richardson); Baker (Raymond Zell).
Sammy, expert baker, is In love with uena
Schultz, daughter of his employer. Schultz,
however, aspires that Lena shall marry a title.
He encourages the advances of the Baron von
Swindleheimer. Lena becomes suspicious of the
genuineness of the "Baron's" claims to the no-
bility. So she advises her sweetheart of her
father's conspiracy. Sammy interferes and finds
himself thrown out of a job. Schultz advertising
for a new baker, the lovers concoct a scheme.
Sammy, in disguise, obtains the position and
proceeds to ruin Schultz's business by putting
too much yeast in the biscuits, over-doing the
baking-powder act. and kneading limburger
cheese in the bread.
The customers riot. Schultz and the bogus
baron go after Sammv with a gun. The baker,
however, retaliates by browning von Swindle-
heimer to a fine crisp in the oven. Then be
begins to shoot holes In the doughnuts. The
baron is rescued, and shakes the flour from
his soles forever. Lena persuades her father
that the only way to save them now from bank-
ruptcy is to reinstate Sammy. With the return
of tbe expert baker, the same wonderful bakings
bring back a bigger custom than ever. Sammy
agrees to continue his services on condition
that Schultz takes him into partnership and
gives him Lena for his bride.
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Later the general notes a distant attack being
made by one of the enemy's troops on his
daughter. Bill, by a great effort, has parted
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horse backwards at a terrific speed, he spies a
cool spot under a tree. Leaving his horse to
browse he lays himself down to slumber. The
daughter worlts out her own salvation and re-
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to relate wonderful teats he has performed. The
general, knowing his tale to be untrue, orders
him to the guardhouse again, while the daughter
pleads for him in vain. Jenkins is to be shot
at sunrise. The daughter, visiting the tents,
removes the cartridges from the rifles, extracts
the bullets and replaces the cartridges. Bill is
marched to the execution grounds. He is aware
of everything that has happened.
The grave is dug. When the soldiers fire
Bill pretends to be shot, and after dusting o£
the stretcher with his hat collapses upon it.
Not wanting to be buried alive he springs away
quickly and attempts to escape. Then he is put
into the mouth of a cannon and shot into the
enemy's camp. He escapes again and returns to
General Fairfax, who deeides to execute Bill
himself. He starts to prod Bill with his sword
when Bill wakes up from bis dream and finds
the saloon-keeper poking him in the ribs with
a long stick.
CUB.
THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS (Jan. 21).—
The cast: Jerry (George Ovey); Father (Jef-
ferson Osborne); Mother (Janet Sully) : Gladys
(Belle Bennett) ; Ragamuffin (Louise Horner).
Flirtatious Jerry ■ makes a mash on" pretC^
Gladys while both are viewing a billboard dis-
playing handsome posters of Julius Caesar, ad-
vertised for production in a ten-twenf-thlrt*
house. Particularly Impressed is Jerry with
the resemblance of the picture of a beautiful
Roman maiden to Gladys. Agreeing to meet
again, they separate, Gladys for home, Jerry
for a nap, which he proceeds to enjoy In a
straw-filled packing case he finds in a nearby
alley and (as It must happen for always-gettirg-
into-trouble Jerry) alongside the cache of a lot
of loot hidden there by a couple of burglars.
Jerry dreams he is a Roman emperor and
that he and Gladys are having a great time,
winding up with his slaves putting him to bed
in the royal chamber. It is this handling of
him, the patting of the royal bedclothes about
him, that wakes him, and be discovers that some
one is really handling him, for a counie of
policemen are putting handcuffs on him, be-
lieving him to be the burglar they are looking
for. This is not the end, however. He proves
an alibi, his release, and joins in the search
of the cracksmen.
Then follows some thrilling as well as com-
ical scenes. Jerry discovers the robbers' den ;
valiantly attacks them ; they knock him un-
conscious, set fire to the place, and escape.
Jerry revives when a flood of water is poured
on htm from the firemen's hose, and the instant
he escapes from the building there is a terrible
exnlosion caused by combustibles in it. Jerry
keeps going after the crooks, gets them; the
loot is recovered ; it had been stolen from
Gladys' home, and Jerry makes himself solid.
AROUND THE WORLD (Jan. 28).— The cast:
Jerry (George Ovey) ; Cannibal Chief (George
George) : First Cannibal (Louis FitzRoy) ; Sec-
ond Cannibal (Jefferson Osborne).
Peacefully slumbering Jerry is disturbed, first
by a cop and a nurse girl wheeling a baby, and
then by a colored cop with a negro woman, who
also has a baby. Incensed, Jerry determines to
have his revenge and changes the babies. Jerry
then comes upon a sargeant. He conducts him
back to the park bench. Upon the appearance
of the sergeant the two cops rush off. The
negro woman exits with the white baby, while
the white nurse leaves with the colored baby.
Consternation reigns when the parents discover
the substitution. The black cop and the white
cop catch a glimpse of Jerry in the background.
They soon catch him.
A fight ensues. Two white cops rush up and
in the general mix-up Jerry makes his getaway.
He soon comes upon an aeroplane, gets into the
car and soars upward. Jerry arrives over an
island inhabited by cannibals, who have all the
modern improvements. The cannibals discover
.Terry and notify their chief by telephone. Act-
ing under the instructions of the chief, who
arrives upon the scene in his racing car, the
cannibals fire and the machine falls to earth.
Jerry Is carried to a large kettle and fofted
to witness a cannibal dance. He knocks the
chief Into the kettle and dashes off. In his
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mad dash tor life Jerry comes to the chleCe
tent. Darting inside he comes upon a beauti-
ful princess, whom the chief is holding captive.
She hides him in a suit of armor. The chief
enters the tent. While he is questioning the
princess, Jerry prods him with a spear. The
chief angrily accuses one of his men. Jerry
then prods the other man and causes a general
fight. Taking advantage of the confusion, Jerry
escapes with the princess. The chief's racer is
standing outside the tent. Jerry helps the
princess into the car and drives safely awSy
Just as the chief and his men run out of the
tent.
NOVELTY.
MR. BUMPS, COMMUTER (Jan. 21).— Bumps
oversleeps. An escaped convict enters his room,
attacl-es to Bumps' ankle his own ball and
chain, the lock of which he has picked with a
hair pin; exchanges his striped garb for the
suburbanite's suit, throws the rest of Bumps'
clothes out of the window — and makes a clean
get-away. Bumps, no help for It, on hearing
his train whistle, scrambles Into the convict's
costume and races for the depot
He soon has the constable and the prison
guard at his heels. Missing the train, a band
engine is pressed Into service. After many
exciting adventures. Bumps reaches the office
at 4 :TO. Caught flirting with the head stenog-
rapher. Bumps is uniquely punished bv bis em-
ployer, who forces him to take the young lady
shopping and spend all his money on her. At
the station he meets his wife. She has a ticket,
but no cash for her husband's fare. He Is
obliged to foot It home — and carry all Mrs.
Bumps' bundles.
GAUMONT.
SEE AMERICA FIRST (No. 1ft— "The Dells
of Wisconsin" — Jan. 23). — In the summer time
the dells of the Wisconsin River offer an ever-
changing picture of varl-colored cliffs rising
sheer from the boiling water of the river, of
weird canyons and gulches and grotesquely
carved rocks, of overhanging banks, green with
foliage of trees and vines, and brightened by
the presence of modest wild flowers, and again
a panorama of rolling fields and meadows, from
which, here and there, rises the smoke of a
farmer's house.
In the winter time the winding river, the
rocky crags, the tinkling waterfalls have been
turned by frost and cold Into fairy grottoes
of delicately wrought Ice. The vines hang dead
and brown, and the trees, all but the pines,
have lost their handsome summer gowns.
KEEPINCJ UP WITH THE JONESES (On
same reel as foregoing). — In the second half
of the reel, "Pa" McGlnnis will carry through
some of his mirth-provoking attempts at "Keep-
ing Up With the Joneses" in Harry Palmer's
animated cartoon by that title.
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PATHE NEWS NO. 5 (Jan. 15).
Coventry, England. — Military motor cycles are
given a severe testing before being sent to tbe
front.
The Mexican Problem.— Must the Policy of
Watchful Waiting Be Abandoned? Subtitles:
(1) A roving band of Villlstas, such as recently
killed a party of Americans, waiting to attack
an approaching train; (2) Gen. Villa (leftV
who has announced a policy of "Death to all
Gringoes"; (3) Victims of Mexican anarchy;
(4) Gen. Carranza, whose government has been
recognized; (5) American soldiers patrolling the
Rio Grande boundary; (6) 'Ihe man at the helm.
London, England. — Sailors of the Grand Fleet
beguile the time of waiting by cleverly con-
structing and dressing dolls.
East Youngstown. Ohio. — Buildings damaged
during the strike riots are dynamited prepara-
tory to rebuilding the town. Subtitle : (1) Rec-
ords of arrested strikers are examined.
Uncle Sam's Activities. — Pictures taken by
special sanction of the Federal Departments.
Subtitles: (1) Government revenue cutters
brave the most violent storms to go to the aid
of distressed vessels and keep shipping channels
clear ; (2) Crew of the Cutter Seneca on the
lookout for a water-logged vessel (six sailors
held the camera while this was photographed) ;
(3) An explosive charge Is placed on the
wrecked ship which menaces navigation; (4)
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Bukowina, Russia. — The new Russian Army,
now properly equipped with rifles, trudges
through the snow to reinforce the attacking
lines,
Paris, France. — Admiral Lacaze, Naval Chief,
decorates some of the six hundred survivors of
the Naval Brigade which went into battle In
Flanders six thousand strong.
Cape Hatteras, N. C. — The fishing season Is
now at its height at the Cape and good catches
of cod, bass and even salmon are being made.
Subtitles: (1) The liuge seines in which the
fish are caught are laboriously dragged ashore;
(21 Sorting the catch.
Topock, Arizona. — Arizona is linked to Cali-
fornia by the erection of a huge steel bridge
across the Colorado River. Subtitle: (1) The
erection of the Immense spans is a remarkable
engineering feat.
PATHE NEWS NO. 6 (Jan. 19) :
Chicago, 111. — Edmund von Kaenel, thrill mer-
chant, climbs 263 feet of rope while the mercury
registers ten below zero. Subtitle: (1) What
goes up always comes down — sometimes rapidly.
New York City. — Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst,
the English militant suffragette, has arrived
to appeal for war-torn Serbia.
Washington, D. C. — Delegation of motion pic-
ture magnates visits Congress to protest at
proposed Federal censorship of films.
Paris, France. — A Cauaron aeroplane, cap-
tured from the Germans, is exhibited as a
trophy of war. Subtitle: (1) The effect of the
shrapnel which brought down the aeroplane is
plainly visible.
Genoa, Italy. — Russian soldiers captured by
Austrians, and afterwards freed by Italian
troops, are sent back to Russia to fight again.
New York City. — The submarine E2 which
was destroyed while in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
by an internal explosion which killed five of
her crew.
Are We Prepared? — Is the natir- sufflciently
protected according to the new standards of
warfare? Subtitles: (1) We are proud of our
army ; (2) And of our navy, too ; (3) But are
our forces big enough? The pacifists say yes|
(4) But otliers would have our forces second
to none : (5) Meanwhile citizens can still rest
secure.
New York City. — With more than 150.000 es-
timated grip victims in the city, the ordinances
against unsanitary practices are being rigidly
enforced. Subtitles : (1) Millions of leaflets
are distributed to help check the epidemic;
(2) Health department bacteriologists are mak-
ing a deep study of the grip germ ; (3) Chil-
dren who generously "divvy up" their candy
with their playmates sometimes help the germ
along; (4) Another way of spreading infec-
tion.
Paris, France. — A blouse of satin covered
wifh black tulle. Subtitles : (2) A walking
dress of embroidered velvet: (3' A velvet dress
trimmed with black satin. Georgette collar and
cuffs; (4) Velvet hat trimmed with moire; (5)
A tailored suit of English tweed, hat of velvet.
PATHE NEWS. NO. 7 (Jan. 22).
Le Creusot, France. — Many new blast fur-
naces have been put into operation by the gov-
ernment for the production of big shells. Sub-
titles : 1 — After being cast the ingots are tem-
pered in oil. 2 — The shells are carefully exam-
ined and stored to await shipment to the front.
Red Bank, N. J. — Primitive Esquimau meth-
ods of eel spearing are resorted to by local
fiishermen when ice covers the Shrewsbury
River. Subtitle : 1 — The eel is routed from its
winter hiding place, Impaled on the spear and
drawn to the surface.
Cazenovia Lake, N. Y. — The Ice harvest Is on
In earnest and thousands of tons are being ctft
and stored against torrid times to come. Sub-
titles : 1 — Releasing the ice floats. 2 — The ice
blocks are conveyed to the storehouse by me-
chanical means.
Nancy. France. — New Creusot guns have been
made which are expected to outrival the IS-
mous Krupp "42's."
Pathe's Paris Fashions. — (In natural colors.)
Subtitles : 1 — A suit of gaberdine with fitch
trimming. Large velour hat. 2 — A serge suit
trimmed with braid. Turban with rosette ot
ribbon. 3— Green sailor hat with velvet quin.
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An elaborate futurist effect. 6 — White felt hat
with broad brim, simple fur trimming.
Saloniki, Creece. — French troops arrive here
to reinforce the allied expeditionary forces.
Subtitle: 1 — Vast quantities of supplies are
landed and stored, preparatory to being sent
to the front.
Passaic, N. J.— Several blocks in the business
district are destroyed by the biggest lire in the
city's history. Subtitles : 1 — Firemen suffer
from the intense oold as well as from the heat
of the burning buildings.
Uncle Sam's Activities. — How the government
serves the people of the United states. Pictures
taken by special sanction of the Federal de-
partments. Subtitles : 1— The tremendous in-
crease in the circulation of money has rendered
the old method of printing bills obsolete. Previ-
ously each operation was performed by hand.
2 — But now a machine which goes through all
the processes simultaneously has been installed
In the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 3
A marvel of intricacy is the newest type of
geometric lathe, used to produce the scrollwork
on treasury notes. 4— How many would you
like?
■THE RED CIRCLE (No. 6, "False Colors"—
Balboa— Two Parts— Jan. 22) .—Detective La-
mar gets his first valuable clue in con-
nection with the Red Circle in this chapter.
Lamar is less suspicious of June than at any
other time because June herself loses a valu-
able necklace through the operations of the per-
son or persons with the "Red Circle" brand.
This chapter shows June concealed after her
theft of some terrible war secrets and the arrest
of the victims charged with annoying women
in their search for the hand with the "eed
circle." At a ball that evening June and Lamar
are seated on a settee when in a mirror before
them they see a red circled hand come from
behind some draperies in back of them and
unfasten and successfully get away with June's
necklace. Next morning Mary, June's old nurse
and companion, points out to them a woman she
had seen washing a red circle from her land
the night before. Lamar follows the woman
to the city.
THE RED CIRCLE— No. 7— ("Two Captives"
— Two Parts — Balboa — Jan. 29). A red circle
birthmark comes and goes on the hand of June
Travis, who learns from her nurse that she is
a member of the supposedly extinct Borden fam-
ily of crooks. The secret is kept from Mrs.
Travis. June's "mother." Detective L,amar,
baffled by June's benevolent crimes, trails Alma
La Salle, a society thief, who under orders
from "Smiling" Sam, a jewel fence and re-
formed crook, robs guests at the Beacli hotel
ball, using a painted red circle as a blind.
June, too, is a victim, losing a necklace.
Leaving the hotel the next morning Alma is
arrested by Lamar on suspicion of being im-
plicated in the thefts. His suspicions are con-
firmed when, at the police station, the officers
find jewels hidden in the heel of an old shoe
which she carries. Thus Lamar decides that
"Smiling" Sam is implicated and raids the shoo
of the latter.
Meanwhile, on the beach near her home, June
spies a monkey with an organ grinder and
immediately while the master is asleep re-
I^ses the animal. Mary throws the officers
off the scent and again June manages to es-
cape. But Lamar is sorely troubled at the lat-
est red circle crime. Interesting developments
follow in the next chapter.
THE HORRORS OP -WAR (Pathe— Three
parts—January 24.)— The opening scenes show
the bombardment of a Turkisli town by the
Russian fleet in the Black Sea. This view was
taken from the deck of a Russian battleship
and the details of loading the huge guns, firing
them, and watching the results of their deadly
accuracy are all horribly apparent. A whole
town bursts into flames, and a new target is
Bought. A steamer is sighted in the distance
making hurriedly for port, and at once it
becomes the mark of broadside after broadside
of volleys. The first sTiots tear un the water
about the ship and the next instant the vessel
IS slapped as by a vindiftive Triton— a cloud
of smoke— she lists grotesquely— shivers and
splinters as a few more shells find their mark
and then settles sickening, head first to her
final port.
Another scene shows a narrow mountain pass
walled on one side by unscalable cliffs and
sheering off on the other into a gaping precipice
piled high with the dead of a whole Turkish
force which, unable to advance or retreat was
cut to pieces by withering artiller- fire A
touching scene is one where a mother and
daughter of a dead soldier mourn beside his
freshly turned grave.
The deadly French 75-centimetre gun In ac-
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the advance of the enemy's troops, the throw-
ing of hand grenades over the short distance
that separates the French from the German
trenches, a barbed wire entanglement designed
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to tear to pieces the advancing enemy, a single
war missile powerful enough to kill a regiment,
a horse hurled by a shell explosion high Into
a tree-top, the new French aeroplane gun In
action trying to bring down an enemy aviator,
and the decoration of those who gave their
eyes as toll to Mars, are but a few of the vlvld
scenes that make up this film.
HEAD-DRESSES OF HOLLAND (Photocolor
— Jan. 24). — This subject gives us a good idea
of just what kind of millinery appears most
pleasing to the Dutch women. In the country
the women still wear the caps for which they
are famous. To he sure, there are a great va-
riety of these, some in lace, some trimmed with
feathers, some with silver, and so on down the
line of possible and sometimes impossible trim-
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THE AU SABLE CHASM "Picturesque Amer-
ica" (Globe — On Same Reel As Foregoing). —
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other natural wonders that the careful tourist
does not fail to see. One in particular is worth
every moment of the time spent in viewing it.
This is Au Sable Chasm several miles from
Port-Kent-on-Lake Champlain. The length of
the canon from Rainbow Falls at the entrance to
the "Sentinel" where the passengers take the
boat through the Grand Flume, is something
over a mile. The walls rise perpendicularly
over a hundred feet on either side. Stone gal-
leries and bridges make the trip a safe one.
HAZEL KIRKE (Gold Rooster — Five Parts —
Jan. 28). — Hazel Kirke, daughter of Dunstan
Kirke, a miller, is sent off to be educated by
Squire Rooney, who has promised to marry her
upon her return. All this in repayment for a
small sum which Rodney advanced to save the
old mill from the auction block. Five years
later, near the end of her school years, she
meets Arthur Carringford. At home again, she
renews her promise to Rodney. Some days later,
Arthur on a hunting trip, meets with an acci-
dent near the mill, and is confined there for
some weeks, during which time a new friend-
ship springs up between the two. Some time
later, when Rodney and Dunstan see Hazel and
Arthur embracing, Dunstan denounces them and
sends them away.
Arthur's mother, to save the family fortune,
wishes Arthur to marry Maude, her ward, who
is loved by Pittacus Greene, and whose fortune
was squandered by the elder Carringford before
his death. She sends Pittacus and Arthur's
valet to dissuade Arthur from marrying Hazel,
and they arrive as the two are coming away.
At a nearby village, the valet, thinking the cere-
mony is to he a fake, goes to a saloon for a
"minister." He then notifies Mrs. Carringford
by letter. A few weeks later that lady arrives
during Arthur's absence and tells Hazel that
she has been duped.
The girl, distracted, runs away and upon
Arthur's return the panic-stricken mother tells
of the plot and passes away from a heart at-
tack. After a day or two's search for Hazel,
Arthur rides toward home, stopping at a small
church. The parson proves to be the one who
married them and he tells of his good work in
the slums of nearby towns disguised as a
"tough." The two ride off to the mill hoping to
meet Hazel. Unknown to the young people,
Dunstan's terrible denunciation of them has left
him sightless and it Is before Hazel's blinded
father that the two are reunited with parental
blessing, only after Arthur has rescued Hazel
from the icy millpond waters into which she had
thrown herself.
SHOOTING AT RANDOM (Starlight— Jan.
29). — Heinle and Louie manage to steal a good-
size gun from a local "three balls" shop and
take it up the trail to Nimrod. Mrs. Flyhigh, a
well-known society leader of the neighborhood,
is out taking the air the same afternoon and
runs afoul of a footpad. The latter is In the
act of robbing the fair lady, when the gun,
which Heinie happens to be cleaning at the
moment, explodes and wounds the desperado,
causing him to take to his heels.
Of course, Heinie "saves" the lady's life with
a well directed shot, and although that was not
his intention when the gun went off, he receives
full credit for it. She takes him to her home
and is giving him the proper adulation that
heroes are wont to receive, when Louie, who has
been left out in the cold, runs for Mr. Flyhigh,
telling him that his wife is entertaining a
stranger.
Friend husband runs for his gun and Louie,
to help along the good work, buys a bomb at a
local bomb factory. This he hurls Into the once
happy home and blows it to atoms.
Have You Read Page 825?
February 5, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 843
Making ''Movie Fans"
Most progressive newspapers are now conducting motion picture
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THE GODS OF FATE (Lubin — Five Parts —
Jan. 24). — The cast: In the prologue — Little
Kent (Thomas Koil) ; Little Jane (RltaToofy) :
Little Gordon (Herbert Crothell, Jr.). In the
play — Gordon (Richard Buhler) ; Jane (Roselta
Brice) ; Estey (Francis Joyner) ; Miller (Will-
iam H. Turner) ; Mrs. Miller (Inez Buck).
Written by Daniel C. Goodman. Directed by
Jack Pratt.
Estey, a young widower, and the father of
Little Jane, is employed in the locomotive
works. Always of an inventive turn of mind,
Estey invents a vacuum air brake which he in-
tends to sell to the c-ompany. At the moment
of the brake's completion, Estey is seized witfr
an attack of heart failure, and falls dead at his
work bench. Miller, Estey's bosom friend, also
a widower and father of Little Kent, calls at
Estey's home and, finding Estey dead, steals
the drawings and the model of Estey's air
brake. He buries them in the cellar of his
own home. Later Miller, anxious that his child
shall have a mother's care, and needing a
housekeeper to manage for him, marries a
widow named Luther, who is the mother of Lit-
tle Cordon. Realizing that there is no one to
dispute his claim. Miller claims Estey's inven-
tion as his own and sells it for a large sum to
the railroad company.
Miller's conscience troubles him, however, and
he tries to get right with himself by adopting
Estey's little daughter, Jane. Thus we have a
house divided, to wit : Miller and his son Kent,
his wife and her son, Gordon, who has fallen
in love with Jane that is now to live with them.
Twenty years after we see Miller still a woi\i-
man, having spent all the money he falsely ob-
tained from the sale of Estey's patent. Gordon
is now grown to manhood, and is employed in
the office of the locomotive company. Kent in-
herits his father's evil tendencies, and is a
hanger-on at the saloons and dance halls. Jane
has blossomed into a sweet young woman, be-
loved by all.
Gordon and Jane are still friends as they
were in childhood and Kent, conscious of this
mutual regard, resents the friendship. When
his conscience troubles him. Miller looks at the
plans that he has kept hidden in the cellar.
Jane, suspicious of her stepfather's actions,
follows him to the cellar and sees the plans,
but is not conscious of what they are. Kent,
who has come home intoxicated, watches Jane
as she goes to the cellar, alone one night, and,
sees her with the plans in her hands. He
frightens her away, gets the drawings and
learns of his father's theft of twenty years
before.
In the meantime, Mrs. Miller, seeing the love
of Gordon for Jane, and knowing their true
relationship, pleads with Miller to tell all and
give the children happiness that is rightfully
theirs. Miller, fearing the consequences of his
act, threateningly demands her silence. Kent
finds employment as a switchman on the rail-
road, and one day sees in his mirror the reflec-
tion of the locomotive works on fire. Knowing
thah his father is in the building, Kent rushes
to see If Miller has escaped.
Miller, always haunted by his guilty con-
science, thinks that this will be a good way to
end it all, but he is rescued from the burning
building and is carried to the hospital, where
the doctor pronounces his burns fatal and tells
him he has but a little while to live. Miller
makes a hurried will and leaves everything to
Kent.
Jan, finding the plans again, sees written on
the back of them a note from her father saying
that if anything should happen to him. all his
inventions and everything he owned should go
to her. Then Jane realizes who she is. Kent,
upon learning that Jane Is not his sister, tries
to get possession of the plans. One day, as
Jane and Gordon are on the limited train
going to the city, Kent, knowing that Jane has
the plans in her traveling bag, determines to
get them at any cost, and deliberately throws
the switch, with the result that the limited
crashes into a freight and is wrecked.
Gordon and Jane, pinned under the wreckage,
are found by Kent. He tries to get the plans
and is arrested. Later Gordon and Jane are
convalescent and we see them looking forward
to a life-long happiness together.
THE CROWN PRINCE'S DOUBLE (Vita-
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Oscar, son of Gustave, King of Ostrau, Is
saved from a forced marriage by a revolution
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Job through the rascally work of a fellow clerli
and Prince Oscar's perfect double.
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horrified, sends Baron Hagar, Chief of Police,
to bring back Oscar, by force it necessary.
Earry accordingly poses as the Prince in dis-
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St. Albans, and Hart, let into the secret, sets
Baron Hagar's henchmen on Barry's trail.
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he supposes to be Isabelle, wife of Oscar, and
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Barry arrives, and immediately after him
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which result in the chagrin of the baffled
Hagar, the uniting of Barry and Shirley, whilo
Oscar — Prince no longer — proudly announces
that his American citizenship papers and his
American bride more than recompense him for
the kingdom he has lost.
THOU SHALT NOT COVET (Selig— Five
Parts— Feb. 7).— The cast: I, or the Hero
(lyrone Power) ; My Neighbor's Wife (Kathlyn
Williams); My Neighbor (Guy Oliver); My
Wife (Eugenie Besserer). Colin Campbell,
Director.
As I sit here alone reading in the pages ot
my diary I think of what might have been. I
do not regret my love nor do I regret my final
determination in connection with that love.
Circumstances conspired toward my love for the
most perfect woman, in mine own eyes. My
home life was unhappy: their home was ideal;
my wife was a vixen; his wife was all that is
good. Sbe came to me at nightfall as innocent
and as trusting as a child— well, again I shall
thumb the pages of my diary and recall to mind
all the entanglements of those fateful threads
which, for a time, bound her life with mine
own. Back in the old days when my own wife
consorted with others and made my home a
hell on earth I was lonely and sought solace
in the companv of my Neighbor and his Wife.
She discovered the secret of my unbappiness
and as time went on I knew that I loved her
madly. My Neighbor was called to Africa on
a business trip, and when I accompanied my
Neighbor's Wife to the steamer dock to bid
him Godspeed I went with a troubled and insin-
cere mind, for I now realized that I would have
my Neigbbor's Wife to myself. Mv Wife an-
noyed me continually. Her companions, both
men and women, frequented my house, and
with wine and cards passed the time in riotous
living, turning my home into an abode of evil.
Came a day when Fate gave my Neighbor's
Wife into my arms. She was thrown from her
horse in a runaway accident. One night I
chanced to read in the Book of Books. The
pages fell open at the chapter of Exodus XX —
17. My eyes fell on this admonition in tbe
Ten Commandments : "Thou Shalt Not Covet
Thy Neighbor's Wife." Realizing the sin ot mv
insane love, I determined to leave the country
and my Neighbor's Wife. And one day I sailed
away.
After many wanderings I found myself In
Cairo, Egypt, and I decided to go to Africa.
Then once again grim Fate gripped my hand,
for again 1 met my Neighbor's Wife face to
face ! She explained the miracle of her pres-
ence. Her husband had instructed her to take
the first ship and meet him in Africa, and so
we sailed together from Suez. In the meantime,
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my Neighbor in a village on the African Coast
was eagerly awaiting his wife's arrival, and
during barter and sale with the natives he had
incurred the bitter enmity of an African chief-
t-a.
Then the v;ssel upon which we were pas-
sengers was wrecked. The gigantic craft had
collided with a derelict and the water poured
into the ship from a great hole stove in its
side.
As the great ship shivered and groaned like
something alive I thought of my Neighbor's
Wife. I .rushed to her state room and there
found her helpless. I took her into my arms
and with her leaped into the sea. Later we
were washed ashore on the African coast. When
she awoke her mind was disarranged from the
shock and she thought I was her husband. We
made our home in the jungle and that nieht
she came to me as she had always come to her
husband, and I knew that I, too, was going
mad. I prayed to God to strengthen me in my
hour of dire temptation. I left my Neighbor's
Wife alone in the rude shelter. When I awoke
I found her in my arms.
Meanwhile my Neighbor received notification
that the ship had been wrecked and to search
for his wife along the African coast. As the
days passed and my temptation became stronger,
I determined to kill myself and save the honor
of my Neighbor and his Wife. Just as I was
about to take my life, I saw my loved one
struggling with an immense leopard. I drove
off the leopard just in time to save her life,
and then for the last time Fate took a hand
in the game. This time not for me, but against
me. The shock of the leopard's attack, I found,
had restored the reason of my Neighbor's Wife.
My Neighbor had also become a wanderer.
Driven from his home by African tribesmen,
his companions slaughtered, he had struggled
along for many miles, finally falling in an un-
conscious condition. We founa his almost
lifeless body, and my Neighbor's Wife's endear-
ments snatched back the soul of her husband.
"When the ship came my Neighbor and his Wife
left the African coast for home and happiness.
'. too, was to return to civilization with them.
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Neighbor's Wife!" I left a message in the
sand for my Neighbor, and from a secret spot
I watched the boat leave the African shore ,
carrying out of my life all that was near and ;
dear to me.
And to-night, a wanderer on the face of the
«arth, I lav aside my diary and drink a toast
to the happiness of my Neighbor and his Wife.
PARAMOUNT.
^Y LADY INCOG (Famous Players— Five
<»arts — Jan. 17). — The cast: Nell Carroll (Hazel
Dawn) ; Teddy De Veaux (Robert Cain); Rene
Lidal (George Majeroni) ; Mrs. De "S^eaux (Dora
Mills Adams) ; Chief of Police (Franklyn
Hanna); Bull Rice (Frank Wunderlee).
Financial troubles force Nell Carroll, a thor-
oughbred, to seek employment in a detective
agency which has just taken up the trail of a
very baffling jewelry robbery in an exclusive
summer colony. In order to work from the in-
side, she is sent to the place as the Baroness
Du Vassey. Suspicion promptly fastens upon
Teddy De Veaux, the son of the woman who
first invites Nell to her home. Kvery evidence
points to him until the leader of the crooks,
suspecting the real identity of the "baroness."
decides to present himself as the Baron Du
Vassey, her husband.
The arrival of the "baron" causes consterna-
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whether she is facing an impostor or has
chanced upon the name of a real nobleman.
Trusting to chance to give her some hint as
to the truth, she decides to face the man and
attempt to outwit him. But more than wits
are necessary to defeat the crook, with whom
the butler is allied. It comes to a question of a
steady hand and nuick trigger finger when the
thieves are caught red-handed and spring upon
the innocent young Teddy.
THE CALL OP THE CUMBERLANDS (Pal-
las— Five Parts — Jan. 24). — Torn between a
love for his mountain home and a mountain girl
and a desire to work out a God-given talent
with paint and canvas, Samson South, fighter
and dreamer and a coming leadcv of the rl:ins
of the Souths, whose feudal activities with the
Hollman faction in the Cumberiaud uountains
have been halted by a truce, leaves for New
York. Reluctantly he parts with Sally Miiler.
the sweetheart of his youth, and "^i^hs at (he
prospeot of lost lassociation with nature's
charms.
At the zenith of his success, his crude ways
fading under the polish of etiquette taught
him by the beautiful sister of his artist-
benefactor, who discovered him in the moun-
tains, he is prompted to return because of the
breaking out of hostilities anew. First aveng-
mg his father's earlier death, Samson South
leads his clan in a desperate battle with the
Hollman faction, liberating four of the Souths
from jail and finally forcing the enemy to ask
for permanent peace.
Sally Miller improves the time of SOIith's
absence to add to her meager education with
books, and she, taking inspiration from fashion
magazines, improves as best she can her per-
sonal appearance. The absence of South has
built a bridge of doubt as to whether his love
for her has faded or his heart yielded to the
pulchritude of the polished city girl. With
Sally Miller again in his arms, doubt is dis-
pelled and Samson finds his soul in the grip
of a strong, heroic love and his yearning for
the mountain fastness appeased.
KLEINE-EDISON.
THE FINAL CURTAIN (Kleine— Five Parts
—Feb. 2).— The cast: Ruth Darreli (Alma Han-
Ion); John Lord (Arthur Hoops); Jane Lord
(Florence Coventry) ; Herbert Lyle (Herbert
Hayes) ; John Banks (Frank Belcher) ; Mary
(Beryl Mercer)- Henry Cole (W. C. Carlston);
George Robbins (Prank Norcross) ; the Mar-
velous Sylvesters (Crimmons & Gore).
Lyle, a Broadway actor, is playing one-night
stands in the West. One afternoon he drops
into a small theatre where a repertoire com-
pany of the 10-20-.30 sort is playing. He is
struck with the beauty and talent of Ruth
Darrell, a young member of the company, and
sees in her just the type demanded by a new
play in which he is to be featured the following
season. He takes steps to meet the girl, ar-
ranges with his New York manager for an inter-
view with her, and the following autumn finds
her playing in his support in one of the new
Broadway successes.
Here she is seen by Lord, a wealthy manu-
facturer of woolen goods, who falls " in love
with her and asks her to marry him, in spite
of the protests of his maiden sister. Ruth
accepts him. Ruth is a happy, carefree woman,
and has earned the title of "Our Lady of
Laughter." Lord, who is a hard-headed busi-
ness man, is in great financial difBculties be-
cause he has spent a huge sum in filling a
Government contract, for which he finds his
business demanding most of his time.
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One night she gives a dinner to her former
friends of the stage, including Lyle, Banks, the
Broadway manager, and her old friends of the
theatrical boarding-house, prominent among
whom are the Marvelous Sylvesters. Lord and
his sister Jane are shocked by the antics of the
theatrical people and insist that Ruth shall
sever all connection with her former friends.
This awakens her spirit and when she con-
tinues to find herself deprived of the company
of her husband because of his application to
business she goes back upon the stage and
piays m support of Lyle. In the meantime,
Lord, pressed more and more by his creditors,
has made arrangements with Robbins a bank
president, for a loan to be made on the date
when a number of his notes shall fall due. Cole,
head of the woolen trust, sees an opportunity
to wreck Lord's business completely. He brings
pressure to bear on Robbins, and together they
play to disappoint Lord at the last moment.
When his notes fall due the loan from the
bank will not be forthcoming.
One night Lord goes to the theatre to see
his wife play. L-^le notices him in the audi-
ence and. being half drunk, plays the love
scenes with Ruth with more than ordinary
ardor. Lord notices this and becomes furious.
When the play is over. Lord makes his way
to Ruth's dressing room. Meanwhile Lyle has
followed Ruth to her dressing room. He has
her in his arms when Lord enters. The posi-
tion of Lyle and Ruth is such that Lord is
unable to see that she is resisting the actor.
Mad with jealousy, he tears Lyle from her and
knocks him to the floor. Ruth tries to explain,
but he throws her aside and bursts out of the
dressing room. Ruth, realizing that it is her
love for the old theatrical life that has come
between her and her husband, deserts the stage
and seeks forgetfulness in a new environment.
Lord buries himself deeper than ever in his
business affairs.
Banks, who has taken a liking to Lord, learns
from Lyle in one of the latter's tipsy confidential
moods that Ruth was entirely innocent of any
wrons: in connection with the dressing room
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a telephone operator. Accidentally cutting in
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She learns of the plot to double-cross him in
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with prosecution for criminal conspiracy unless
he instructs Robbins to make the loan as agreed.
Cole hesitates. Lord seizes him by the throat
and makes him '"hone to Robbins to make the
loan. This is done and the situation is saved
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for Lord. Naturally his first impulse is to
thank and reward the unknown telephone opera-
tor who supplied him with a knowledge of the
plot. He calls at the station mentioned by the
messenger boy, only to find that her relief Is on
duty. The other operator, however, gives him
the address of his benefactress and he seeks her
there. When he is brought into her presence
he finds himself face to face with his own wife
and they are reunited.
EQUITABLE. .
A CIRCUS ROMANCE (Five Parts— Jan. 24).
— ^The cast: Babette (Muriel Ostriche) ; Ezra
Butterworth (Edward Davis) ; Rev. Albert Mar-
tin (Jack Hopkins) ; Zaidees (Catherine Cal-
houn) ; Petey (Geo. Larkin). Written by Betty
T. Fitzgerald. Directed by Charles M. Seay.
Babette, the butterfiy dancer of a big southern
carnival show, is loved by Petey, another per-
former. She is the daughter of Ezra Butter-
worth, a church and business magnate of the
town where she is playing, but neither knows
of the relationship, as Butterworth's wife, who
Is Zaidee, the fortune teller of the show, had
been deserted by Butterworth many years be-
fore.
Babette learns the secret of her birth through
a box of papers, to which her mother carries the
key always with her. The church people are
shocked when Babette goes to Butterworth's
house, makes known her claim, and is taken
into the home, Butterworth acceding to her de-
mand through tear that bis present wife will
learn of his previous escapade. She makes
friends with Mrs. Butterworth, but the junior
warden of the church, who attempted famil-
iarities with Babette in the show, is her special
destination.
The church people demand that Butterworth
send the girl away or resign his church posi-
tion. The rector and the girl overhear the com-
mittee. The rector asks her to marry him, but
she declines, and Butterworth decides to resign.
Babette goes to Mrs. Butterworth to say good-
bye. Butterworth comes in and tells his wife
the story of his early marriage and is for-
given, but Babette goes back to the circus, and
Petey is welcomed in friendly fashion by the
Tector and Butterworth.
WORLD FILM CORP.
THE FRUITS OF DESIRE (Brady— Five
Parts — Jan. 31).— The cast: Mark Truitt
(Robert Warwick) ; Jeremiah Quimby (Alec. B.
Francis); Thomas Henley (Robert Cummings) ;
Roman Androskia (Ralph Delmore) ; Blair (D.
J. Flannigan) ; - Piotr (James Mack): Gracy
(James Ewens) ; Rev. Courtenay (Adolphe Les-
tina) ; Dr. Graham (Philip BasI); Simon Truitt
(George Moss) ; Bill Slocum (Harry C. Weir);
Houlaban (Ezra Walck) ; Marcel (Adolph
Parina) ; Kazian (Madaline Traverse); Johann
(Harry DeVere) ; Unity (Dorotby Fairchild) ;
Hanka (Julia Stuart) ; Mrs. Henley (Phillls
Haseltine); Susan Martin (Mildred Havens).
Directed by Oscar Eagle.
[We published a description of this picture
In a former issue under the name of "The
Ambition of Mark Truitt," which Is the title
of the American novel from which this subject
Is an adaptation. The title of the film Is "The
Fruits of Desire," and is to be released on
January 31, and not on January 17 as previously
announced. "The City," a five-part subject, was
released on January 17. For tbe benefit of our
readers we publish the story again.]
Truitt is a country lad who conceives an
overpowering ambition to become a great power
in the steel Industry. In his day-dreams he
often pictures the peaceful valley In which he
has been horn and reared filled with belching
chimneys and vast furnaces under his complete
mastery.
As a beginning he bids good-bye to his little
country sweetheart and enters the employ of a
steel mill In Pittsburgh. He starts in at the
lowest form of manual labor, but quickly is
raised to a position as gang foreman, and soon
afterward becomes a skilled worker in the mills.
He boards with the family of a shop foreman.
The shop foreman's daughter falls in love with
Mark and gives herself to him unreservedly.
Truitt fights his way on relentlessly. He be-
comes superintendent of the mill and then forms
a new corporation with one of the younger part-
ners of the firm. He deserts the girl of the
mill, returns to his old home, marries his first
love, and sees the realization of his life's am-
bition in the construction of his own great steel
mills in the quiet valley in which he roamed
as a boy.
His wife becomes a mere social butterfly and
tbe couple are estranged. There is a divorce.
Alone in his great mansion, monarch of all he
can survey from his window's outlook, Truitt
at length realizes how hollow a victory he had
gained in a life of power without love. He
seeks out the girl of his days In the Pittsburgh
steel mill, finds her love still steadfast, and
makes her his wife.
METRO PICTURES CORP.
HER DEBT OF HONOR (Columbia Pictures
Corp. — Five Parts— Jan. 24). — The cast: Marian
Delmar (Valli Valli) ; John Hartfleld (William
Davidson); Olin Varcoe (William Nigli) ; Craw-
ford Granger (J. H. Goldsworthy) ; Doctor
Glade (Frank Bacon); Mrs. Varcoe (Mrs. M.
Brundage) ; Niatana (Ilean Hume) ; Pierre
Leroux, her father (David H. Thompson) ; Kala-
tin, her lover (Frank Montgomery); Old Wolf
(R. A. Bresee) ; Swiftwind (Jack Murray).
Directed by William Nigh.
Marian Delmar's father, an architect, has died
without an estate, though it seems to the girl
that he has left a settlement of some sort on
her. From the time of bis death a certain
Varcoe, a member of her father's profession,
has sent her a monthly remittance, which en-
ables her to live decently and study painting.
Varcoe dies, leaving no instructions regarding
the remittance and no reason why his son, Olin,
should continue it. John Hartfleld, whose father
has been a lawyer of doubtful integrity but
unquestionable shrewdness, is now the friend
of Marian, to whom she goes when her remit-
tance fails to arrive. He subsequently informs
her that the remittance seems to have been a
matter of charity on the part of the late Varcoe,
and incidentally that his son Olin is dying
from his wild dissipation and morbid excesses.
Marian's independent nature revolts at the
idea that she has been an object of charity,
and against the pleading of John determines
to pay the debt by nursing Olin back to health.
She offers her services as nurse and is engaged
by Olin, who exhibits a wicked jov. All repair
to the old Varcoe home on the St. Lawrence,
where lives Mrs. Varcoe, whom her supposed
son has never seen. Mrs. Varcoe has been for
years an invalid. The old family physician
has been her faithful attendant tor thirty years,
in a strong sort of house, with Indian servants
and queer furnishings, that must have been the
expression of a morbid brain.
When Olin meets Mrs. Varcoe, whose son
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blanks contains space for fifty signatures. We will send these blanks to
each exhibitor according to his needs. Our advice to him is that he
make it a point to secure the signatures of voters or persons of voting age.
No others will have weight. This is to be a petition of the People to their
representatives in Congress. It is best, therefore to have the signatures of
citizens who are not in any way interested in the moving picture industry.
Do not sign yourself. Do not ask any of your employees to sign. Let only
disinterested citizens sign the petition. Forward the petition duly filled out
with the signatures to us and we will forward it to Congress. This should be
taken up by every Exhibitor in every State. ADVISE AT ONCE WHETHER
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he is supposed to be, he seems to Inspire her
with fear and misgiving. She is immediately
impressed with Marian, whose attentions are
now directed to the old lady's health. The
aged doctor's jealousy of Marian in her efforts
to relieve Mrs. Varcoe, creates frequent fric-
tion. Through the finding of certain plans in
a secret compartment. John finds that Marian's
father had been the real brains behind the elder
Varcoe's success ; hence, the remittance by
agreement. Olin's morbid, wicked nature, and
the realization that decent persons have never
liked him drives him to take advantage of an
Indian girl in his household, and' the conse-
quence is the exposure of the secret that he
himself is the offspring of such an affair on
the part of his father. He realizes at last
why good women, especially Marian, will have
no dealings with him.
John, meanwhile. Is constantly tryin? to dis-
suade Marian from continuing in this atmos-
phere, and the finding of the plans, which es-
tablished her father's share in the elder Var-
coe's success, almost accomplishes that end.
But between the kindly old lady and Marian
a strong affection has developed and furnishes
the incentive for her to remain, Olin is de-
termined to have one more big fling before he
passes away. He knows that an old Indian ser-
vant in the house, who is the father of the
Indian girl, his mother, hates him tor his
father's crime. Olin invites a number of his
dissipated friends from the city to spend a
week-end with him. One of -his friends.
Granger, tries to outrage Marian and is killed,
by a knife, thrown by an Indian.
Then Olin traps her in a secret passage and
tries to wrong her, but John and another In-
dian rescue her and wound Olin. Olin crawls
to the Indian huts on the estate where the re-
mainder of his mother's tribe dwell, and the
father of the girl he has wronged, who has
waited for him since the affair with his gun
across his knees sitting in the doorway, raises
his rifle and fires. Olin crawls back to the
house and dies in the arms of his Indian
grandfather. Marian then realizes that her
devotion to what she deemed her duty in re-
paying the debt of Varcoe's charity should no
longer stand between her and her heart's hap-
piness. She and John determine to travel the
roau of life together, while the old doctor gives
evidence that his devotion to his equally vener-
able patient was not pureiy of professional
Interest.
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
HIS VINDICATION (Four Parts— London
Film Co.). — Charles and George Faulkner are
brothers. George Faulkner has a son, Edward.
Captain Hpv-.'fle1gh makes their acquaintance
and is invited to a game of cards. Haverleigh
loses heavily, particularly to Charles Faulkner.
During the game the latter flashes large sums
of money. Haverleigh notes this. The play
continues. Haverleigh loses further and pre-
tends to be intcxicated. To George Faulkner's
disgust, Charles Faulkner continues to bet with
and win from the "unsober"' Haverleigh.
Haverleigh, apparently stupefied, is assisted into
his room, where he drops the mask of drunken-
ness and changes into some other clothes be-
longing to the landlord. He then makes his
way back to the gambling hall.
At the Hall, after Haverleigh's departure, a
quarrel springs up between Charles and George
Faulkner over Charles's transactions with Hav-
erleigh and the two men separate for the night
on bad terms. Haverleigh enters and secures
a quantity of money. Charles is awakened, but
before he can arouse the house is murdered by
Haverleigh.
George Faulkner attacks Haverleigh. A fight
follows and Faulkner is knocked senseless.
Haverleigh makes his escape. George is sus-
pected of the murder at the trial. George is
found guilty and is sentenced to penal servitude.
In prison George is gradually converted into
a ferocious, brutalized specimen of humanity.
At the Hall his son, Edward, inherits at the
age of twenty his murdered uncle's wealth.
Haverleigh hears of this and slowly but sys-
tematically relieves the youngster of his wealth.
Edward falls in love with Marjorie, the inn-
keeper's daughter, who is also loved by Dan,
the village blacksmith. Edward persuades
Marjorie to agree to elope with him to London,
promising to marry her there, but on Haver-
leigh's suggestion, arranges that the marriage
shall be a bogus one. The elopement is ar-
ranged for Christmas Eve.
George Faulkner escapes from prison and
takes refuge in Dan's smithy. That night he
appears at the Inn disguised as a fiddler and
there sees his son Edward. Edward's coach-
man becomes too drunk to assist in the elope-
ment. The convict volunteers for the post and
discovers the contemptible trick Edward is try-
ing to play on Marjorie. When Marjorie ap-
pears to keep her tryst, the old man warns her
of her danger, and when Edward comes she
turns on him and refuses to proceed with the
elopement. Edward takes the convict, not
knowing that he is his father.
'The prison guards call at the Inn and Mar-
jorie learns that they have become suspicious
of Edward's new servant. They proceed to the
Hall to arrest him. Marjorie takes a short
cut and warns George Faulkner that he is
about to be arrested. He hides in a secret
panel known only to himself. Edward Faulk-
ner surprises Marjorie in his room and thinks
she has come to make peace with him. Mar-
jorie has been followed by Dan, and when Dan
appears Edward contrives to suggest that Mar-
jorie's presence is a compromising one. Mar-
jorie appeals to Dan to take her home.
The guards arrive at the Hall but find their
man has fiown. When they have left Haver-
leigh and Edward sit down for a game of cards.
Edward loses heavily and Haverleigh, satisfied
with his night's play, brings the game to an
end by again feigning drunkenness. Edward,
noting his condition, is tempted to help him-
self to some of the drunken man's notes. At
this moment his father opens the panel and
snatches the notes from the startled Edward
before he can put them in his pocket. George
Faulkner angrily denounces his son and points
out that Haverleigh is only feigning drunken-
ness. Edward is incredulous, but when the
truth of this is forced on him he attacks Hav-
erleigh with a chair. Haverleigh wards him
off and receives a smashing blow on the arm.
The ex-convict intervenes. Haverleigh examines
the wounded arm. As he does so George Faulk-
ner's attention is drawn to an old scar on
the forearm and he slowly realizes the connec-
tion between this scar and the flght in Charles
Faulkner's bedroom ten years before. He ac-
cuses the discomfited card-sharper of the mur-
der and at the critical moment draws attention
to the scar. Haverleigh betrays himself by
attempting to escape, but is captured and
handed over to the police.
Edward, his idle dissipation cut short by the
advent of his father, becomes a soldier, and
succeeds in making his peace with Marjorie,
who, at last recognizing Dan's worth, rewards
him in the only way possible.
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word, cash with order; 50 cents minimum;
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
AT LIBERTY— A-1 violinist-pianist, man and
wife. Experienced vaudeville, pictures, cafe
work. Teachers. Man piano tuner. No tickets
to reliable parties. First-class references fur-
nished. Good repertoire. A. F. of M. Musi-
cians, Box 256, Payette, Ida.
OPERATOR — Long experience, go anywhere,
reasonable salary, first class references. Wal-
ter Milner, Ocean City, N. J.
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR— Thoroughly
experienced all machines. Strictly sober, re-
liable, go anywhere. Salary reasonable. Pro-
jection guaranteed. Write or wire. Henry
Alsman, Backbusburg Ave., Mayfield, Ky.
MANAGER — Thorough knowledge of picture
business, now employed, desires immediate
change. Have been managing the present house
for six years, can give owner as reference.
Original advertising ability. Age twenty-eight.
Married ; strictly sober and reliable. Address
Strictly Reliable, care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
LONG EXPERIE.NCED — And successful young
man desires position as manager or to rent
picture show, with intentions of purchasing
same later. Can give reliable reference. Elmer
R. Wilson, Canyon, Tex.
COMPETENT MANAGER— Desires location
In or near N. Y. City. Three years last posi-
tion. Sober, reliable. Best of references fur-
nished. J. H. R., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
DIRECTOR— At liberty after February 6th.
Been producing large features and comedies.
Knows the manufacturing and marketing thor-
oughly. Address Select, care M. P. World, N.
Y. City.
WHO WANTS a high class pipe organist,
graduate Yale Organ Conservatory of Music?
Address Rogers, P. O. Box 519, Waterbury,
Conn.
OPERATOR— And wife pianist. Joint salary
$25. Long experience. Best references. Ex-
periPH'-pd. care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, experienced as stage
director and assistant in pictures, wishes posi-
tion with established company. Capable hand-
ling all details, aggressive, hard worker ; ex-
cellent education. Additional qualifications :
scenario writer and expert stenographer. Ad-
dress D. M., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
WHO needs a director? Just arrived from
Italy. Abbruzzi Director, care M. P. World,
N. T. City.
FILM MAN, three years' experience, desires
position. Can handle salesmen. Is a forceful
correspondent and qualified in oflQce work. Ad-
dress A. T., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
PRACTICAL CAMERAMAN, with good
amount common sense and long experience, de-
sires connection reliable concern (commercial
or studio) requiring constant results Use own
equipment if necessary, which consists of best
professional camera made. Address V. W.,
care M. P. World, N. Y. City
HELP WANTED.
AGENTS EVERYWHERE sell cartoon adver-
tising titles to theaters. Ray, 326 Fifth Ave.,
N. Y. City.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
A FILM EXCHANGE having several hundred
reels of film, consisting of singles, doubles and
three reelers with plenty of posters for each
subject. Will sub-rent same to other exchanges
on a fifty-fifty basis. Only those in position
to furnish surety bond need answer. Answer S.
v., care M. P. World, N. T City
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FURNISHINGS FOR RENT— To producers.
Odd pieces furniture, antiques, guns, pistols,
swords, real Japanese armor. Oriental rugs,
pictures, artistic decorations ; also designs made
to order. Just see me when you need some-
thing, your own price. Loester, 322 East 44th
St., N. Y. City.
WANTED — A partner to take a war film to
Honolulu. Hawaii. Big money In this enter-
prise. Ernest S. O'Hye, 48!) Lincoln Ave., De-
troit, Mich.
THEATERS WANTED.
CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE— I am a nractlcal,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards of
one million dollars* worth annually, sales, ex-
changes and leases. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
ture Broker, Established 1896. Offlces, 678-80
Elllcott Sq.. Buffalo, N. Y.
MOVINC PICTURE THEATER— Small town
in New York or adjoining States. Chambers,
SI Romaine Ave., Jersey City, N. J.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
A SACRIFICE— REX THEATER, UOTH
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600 SEATS. $3,000 REQUIRED.
LOOK — Moving picture men. For sale, two
picture houses In one of Illinois' best cities.
One house seats 600. One seats 700. Specially
constructed. The best location you ever saw.
Houses must be seen to be appreciated. Long
leases. Houses located close together. Only
men with cash need write for Information. Noth-
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reason in the world for selling. Address Lock
Box 786, East Moline, Ills.
MOVIE — In one of the most prosperous towns
in Pennsylvania, population 7,000. The main
thoroughfare. Admission five and ten cents,
seating and standing capacity over 325. Using
General, Triangle and Fox films. Long and
favorable lease. Receipts $175-200 week. Ex-
penses about $120 week. This business has been
successfully conducted by the present owner for
ten years. Actually worth $9,000, will sacri-
fice for $7,500. Lewis, Moving Picture Broker,
580 Elllcott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
PHOTOPLAY HOUSE— One of the most beau-
tiful medium-sized houses In New York State,
in town of 15,000. Fully equipped with the latest
scientific electrical machinery to show the most
beautiful pictures on the screen. Fireproof booth.
Leather upholstered opera chairs, motor driven
machines ; beautifully decorated ; artistic front ;
running seven days and seven nights week.
Admission ten cents. Actual weekly expenses
to conduct this house $99.75. Receipts for the
past twenty weeks will average $187.74 and we
believe the coming twenty weeks will be better
still. This house has made a fortune for pre-
vious owner and there Is one waiting for you.
No previous experience necessary ; will teach
you free. Positively worth $7,500, will sacri-
fice for $4,500 cash only. This is the greatest
buy in the moving picture profession at the
present day. Lewis. Moving Picture Broker,
580 Elllcott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y.
FOR SALE — Moving picture theater in resi-
dent neighborhood of Chicago. Fully equipped
with fine pipe organ, etc. Cheap, owner has
other interests. Co-Operatlve Amusement &
Supply Co., Gaiety Theater Bldg., Springfield,
III.
FOR S.\LE OR LEASE— A theater, latest
equipment; practically a new house, 1.000 seats,
stage 65 x .35, playing combinations and photo-
plays ; city of 25,000. Long and favorable
lease, or outright sale of business and equip-
ment. A profitable business partnership agree-
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Address S., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Motion picture theater in an
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two motor driven machines almost new, new
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MOVIE — In Ohio, completely equipped. Do-
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M. P. World. N. Y. City.
EQUIPMENT WANTED.
SIX Oscillating Fans, 110 volts, sixty cycles.
Must be cheap. Federicks, 3533 No. Thirteenth
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WANTED — Standard make printing mechan-
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WANTED — To buy Simplex machine A-1 con-
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
LARGE STOCK of used moving picture ma-
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at about half regular price ; all goods guaran-
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Inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., B09
Chestnut St.. St. Louis, Mo.
FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quan-
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theaters, furnished at short notice. Specializing
Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, S08 Lacka-
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"AMBERLUX" Lens filters protect your pa-
trons from eyestrain. Price $3.50. W. D.
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.■i.ono Opera chairs, steel and cast standards,
from sheriff sales, factory close outs, etc. : from
fifty cents up. I can save you half. J. P. Red-
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FOUR — Power's 6a. never used, complete
$240. Three No. 6 overhauled, in flrst-class
shape $125. One No. 5 all complete $50. J. P.
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OPERA & FOLDING CHAIRS— 350 lot opera
located southern factory, brand new, strongest
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an electric sign reasonable. Write for catalog
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FOR SALE — Power's 6a complete, one at
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as good as new ; condition guaranteed, Motio-
graph 1912, $100. 1910, $75. Edison Exhibition
Model $60, $65 and $75. Power's 5, $75. All
complete and ready for the reels. Write us for
particulars. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So.
Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.
ORDER "Amberlux" lens filters today.
750 Mahogany veneer opera chairs like new,
one style, 85c. Senate Wheel Co., Corning, N. Y.
CHAIRS— Lots 200, 210, 250, 325, 240 ma-
hogany. Guaranteed perfect, now ready. Em-
pire Business Exchange, Corning, N. Y.
FOR SALE — New Edengraph picture machine^
used only three evenings ; with eight reels film,
slides, gas making outfit and high power burner.
One 220 rheostat and electric lamp, 12 x 16
foot screen, two traveling trunks, etc. Cost
$800, but will take $225 if taken soon. Box 94,
Graettinger, la.
BARGAIN BULLETIN NO. 57— Fort Wayne
Compansarc, 60 cycles, 110 volts, practically
new, $30. Power's five machine with both mag-
azines, both lenses, lamp and lamp house and
rheostat, $65. Power's rheostat like new, 25 to
40 amp. $10. Power's rheostat like new, 70 to
75 amp. $20. This is the best line of bargains
we've ever published. Carbons $5.25 hundred,
delivered. Muncie Film & Supply Co., 202 E.
Main, Muncie, Ind.
POWER'S 5 — In A-1 condition. Complete
with lenses, carrying case and shipping trunk.
Worth easily $100. $50 spot cash first comer.
L. F. G., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No. 4 PIttman Prof, camtra
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic take-
up, both directions, 400 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed tipdn
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements in all makes of cameras. R. W.
Pittman Co., 394 Canal St., New York City,
Phone 5961 Franklin.
SAVE MONEY— New latest model, 400 foot
professional, automatic dissolve, F.3-5 lens, only
$200. Bargains in tripods $15 upwards. Ray,
326 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.
FILMS WANTED.
WANTED — Single reels, doubles, three, four
and five-reel features. Must be In first-class
condition, with or without posters, for export.
Federal Feature Film Co., 119 East 23d St.,
N. Y. City.
WANTED — High grade one and two reel com-
edies. Chas. C. James, 1 Wall St., N. Y. City.
WANTED — Four, five and six reel features
in first class condition with posters. State Cull
particulars first letter. Weinberg's Features,
145 West 45th St., N. Y. City.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
100 SINGTLES AND DOUBLES, American
make, 12 posters with each reel. Shipped prl"^-
lege screen examination. Federal, 119 East 23d
St.. N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Moving picture films "Terrors of
Russia," three reels, $75 ; "Perils of Atlantic,"
two reels, $60, including quantity posters. Sin-
gle reel dramas, comedies, $5 reel. All subject
to examination. 601 17th St., Portland, Oreg.
MULTIPLE REEL features for sale; also
some one and double reel Chaplin comedies.
Will sell, trade or buy films. P. J. Hall, SK
Gloyd Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.
EDUCATIONAL, scenic and interest films
from three cents per foot. Job lines at one
cent per foot. Donald Campbell, 145 West 45th
St., N. Y. City.
OVER SEAS BUYERS should communicate
with me ; second-hand American pictures at Eu-
ropean prices. Donald Campbell, 145 West 45th
St., N. T. City.
MISCELLANEOUS
ENTER — "Amberlux" — Exit eyestrain.
SCENARIO WRITERS— Every moving picture
director prefers scenarios written by the "Asca-
lon Loose Leaf System," send one dollar and
fifty cents for the outfit complete, and get your
cp^nqp'^s npponfpd ^v the film companies. As-
calon Loose Leaf Scenario System, 542 Moore
Bldg., San Antonio. Tex.
852
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
^^m^^mm T TST "H F V _^^_
TO CONTENTS
•■Acquitted" (Fine Arts) 79S
Advertising for Exhibitors 770
Advertising Men Meet 749
Ambrosio Sails 752
Australian Notes 790
Bergman, Henri 787
Berst Returns to Pattie 751
Big Meeting at Albany, Tlie 749
Bluebird Features in Full Swing 764
Break in Film Ranlis 747
Calendar of Daily Program Releases. . .826, 828
California Changes Marlieting Policy 787
"Call of the Cumberland, The" (Pallas
Paramount) 795
Catalog Educational Releases (Oct. 1-Dec.
30, 1915) 767
Chicago News Letter 758
"Circus Romance, A" (Equitable) 797
"Claridge" for Quality 764
Comments on the Films 8O0
Current Vitagraph Program 783
"Darkest Hour, The" (Kalem) 792
Davis, Kate. Again at Large 786
"Debt of Honor, The" (Metro) 791
"Down in Front" 766
Educating the Public 755
Elaborate Stage Effects at New Strand, In-
dianapolis 820
Facts and Comments 745
Fighting Legislation in Massachusetts 7.')4
Films on Steamboats 810
Fine Temple Theater Opens at Mishawaka,
Ind 820
"Fools Paradise, A" ( Ivanl 796
"Fourth Estate. The" (Fox) 795
"Fruits of Desire" (World Film) 792
"Gods of Fate, The" (Lubin) 795
Government's Enjoins Patents Company. . . . 7.53
Grow Warm Over Zoo 814
Haddem Baad's Elopement (Paramount).. 798
"Ham" Comedies Ready 793
Hart, William S., in the Wilds 782
"Hazards" in Two Reels 763
Held for Grand Jury 750
Honest Business Bills 811
"Horrors of War, The" (Pathe) 792
"Idol of the Stage, The" (Gaumont) 799
"Inbad, the Sailor" (Paramount) 791
"Innocence of Ruth, The" (Kleine-Edison) . 799
"Iron Claw. The" (Pathe) 794
"Iron Will, The" (Biograph) 798
"Island of Surprise, The" (Vitagraph) 794
Kentucky Exhibitors Watching Two Bills... 815
Kleine, General Film President 7.^2
"Knight of the Range, A" (Red Feather).. 797
Kuhn Joins Mahin Agency 757
Lawrence, Florence, at Washington 761
List of Current Film Release Dates,
854, 856, 858
London Trade Topics 763
"Lord Loveland Discovers America" (Ameri-
can) 799
"Love Trail, The" (Pathe).... 794
Making a Scene 746
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 803
Mardo, Estelle, Mirror Star 750
Mayor for Sunday Shows 815
"Modern Enoch Arden, A" (Keystone).... 798
More Children's Shows 817
"Moth and the Star, The" (Kalem) 792
Motion Picture Educator 761
Motion Picture Exhibitor, The 754
Motion Picture Photography 778
Moving Picture World News Reel for Jan-
uary 756
Music tor the Picture 779
Mutual Masterpictures 782
New Club Committees 812
New Equitable Schedule 785
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity ..." 780
New York Operators' Ball 781
Notes of the Trade 807
Observations by Man About Town 765
Ontario's New Theater Law 809
Peanut Shells and Popcorn Crunching An-
noy 824
Photoplaywright, The 773
Picture Show Zones 819
Picture Theaters Projected 808
"Police Dog, The" (Paramount) 798
President to Address Trade Board 750
Producers Invited 823
Projection Department 744
"Race Suicide" 793
Reviews of Current Productions 791
Riggs, Betty, now Evelyn Brent 782
Schools Again 786
Spokes from the Hub 789
Stonehouse. Ruth 764
Stories of the Films 830
"Strange Case of Mary Page, The" (Es-
sanay ) 796
Takes in Eleven Shows 818
To Amend Building Code 818
To Educate Ohio Patrons 813
Universal Buying High Class Scripts 751
"Vengeance is Mine" (Horsley) 799
Vitagraph Increases Facilities 785
V-L-S-E Men Confer 784
War Film Syndicate. The 802
Western Producers to Co-operate 757
"Wonderful Wager, The" (Lubin) 793
Would Repeal Censor Law 822
"Writing on the Wall, The" (Vitagraph) . . 797
Young, James, Goes to Lasky 785
Younger Keystoners 783
TO ADVERTISERS
CARBONS AND CARBON ACCESSORIES.
Jones & Cammack 860
Kiewert, Chas. L 862
Heisinger, Hugo 849
Speer Carbon Co 826
CHAIR AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 865
Andrews, A. H., Co 865
Steel Furniture Co 865
ELECTRICAl, & MECHANICAIi EftUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co, 864
Calehuff Supply Co., Inc 864
Electric Products Co 847
Erker Bros 860, 863
Feaster Corp 847
Fidelity Electric Co 860
Fort Wayne Electric Works 8.'55
Fulton, E. E 844
General Electric Co 844
Hallberg, J. H 8.38
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co 840
Hommel, Ludwig & Co 835
Illinois Theater Supply Co 863
Kleine Optical Co 848
Lears Theater Supply Co 844
Theater Supply Co., Inc 862
Northwestern Motion Picture Equip. Co. . . 844
Picture Theater Equip. Co 8,50
Porter, B. F 864
Preddey, W. G 8.39
Speed Controller Co 841
Stern Mfg. Co 862
Strelinger, Chas. A 8.39
Swaab, Lewis M 849
PIIiM EXCHANGES.
Bradenbursh, G. W 844
Central Film Co 844
McMahan & Jackson 860
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 841
L.ENS MANUFACTURERS.
Bauach & Lomb Optical Co 8,59
Cfundlach-Manhattan Optical Co 862
MANUFACTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
TURES.
American Commercial Film Co 864
American Film Co., Inc 722
Biograph Co 827
Bluebird Photoplays, Inc 734-36
Bosworth, Inc 7,30
Brady, Wm. A., Picture Plays, Inc 716-17
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 699,702-03
Equitable Motion Picture Corp 715
Famous Players Film Co 706-07
Gaumont Co 727
Great Northern Film Co 863
Hearst-Vitagraph 740
Ivan Film Productions 731
Kalem Co 744
Knickerbocker Star Features 738
Lariat Films 829
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co 714
Lubin Mfg. Co 737, 8.32-33
Metro Pirtures Corp Colored Insert
Mittenthal Film Co 834
Mutual Film Corp 718-21
Vorth American Film Corp 723
Paramount Pictures Corp 704-05
r'nthe Kvr-hanae. Inc 708-13
Premo Film Corp 729
Rolln Film Co 841
Selig Polyscope Co 853
Selig Tribune 867
Signal Film Corp 724-25
Sterling Camera & Film Co 841
Thanhouser Film Corp 698. 728
Triangle Film Corp 732-33
Universal Film Mfg. Co 700-01
Vim Comedies 739
Vitagraph Co. of America 741-43
V-L-S-E. Inc Colored Insert
Vogue Films, Inc 726
War Film Syndicate 859
MISCELLANEOUS.
Automatic Ticket Selling & C. R. Co 857
Bioscope, The 863
CaiHe Bros 841
Classified Advertisements 851
Chicago Daily News 843
Commercial Motion Pictures Co 8.39, 840
Corcoran, A. J 860
Eagle Film Mfg. & Producing Co 844
Eastman Kodak Co 859
Erbograph Co 840
Evans Film Mfg. Co 863
Exhibitors' Convention 866
Gunby Bros 841
U Tlrso AI Cinematografo 864
Industrial Moving Picture Co 846
Kineraatograaf, De 884
Kinematograph Weekly, The 865
Kraus Mfg. Co 842
M. P. W. Anti-Censorship Slides 865
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon 865
M. P. Directory Co 847
Moore, Wm N 841
National Ticket Co 836
New York Motion Picture Co 853
Pan-American Film Service -840
Richardson, F. H 884
Standard Motion Picture Co 840
Trade Circular Addressing Co 864
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co 841
Universal Camera Co 847
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
American Photo Player Co 840
Deagan, J. C 840
Harmo Pipe O rgan Co 863
Schirmer, G.. Inc 847,849
Seeburg, J. P., Piano Co 841
Simon, Walter C ,.883
Sinn, Clarence E 842
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
American Slide & Poster Co 858
Oops Lithographing Co 8.39
Menger & Ring 839
Newman Mfg. Co 839
PROJECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Standard M. P. Mch. Co 882
Enterprise Optical Co 861
Power. Nicholas, Co 888
Precision Mch. Co 845
PROJECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
Center. J. H., Co., Inc 863
Gold King Screen Co 847
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc 837
Simpson, A. L., Inc 844
STEREOPTICON SLIDES.
Niagara Slide Co 809
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
Atherton, Thomas 865
Decorators' Supply Co 881
February 5, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 853
"THE DRAGNET
ff
A strong and virile story of the Underworld, featuring HARRY MESTAYER, supported by such stars as
WHEELER OAKMAN, AL W. FILSON, and VIVIAN REED. Released Monday, February 7.
THE SELIG-TRIBUNE
" The World's Greatest News Film "
Every Monday and Thursday, The Selig-Tribune Appears on General Film Service and Shows all the
News Pictures and Shows Them First. READ THE POSTERS I
"A MIX-UP IN MOVIES"
A Western Comedy in Which TOM MIX enacts a leading role. Released Saturday, February 12
SELIG POLYSCOPE CO., CHICAGO
AND EVERYWHERE!
Thomas H. Ince
Regrets to announce that in the fire which on January 11 destroyed
the administration building at Inceville several hundred un-read photo-
play manuscripts and a quantity of unanswered correspondence were
ruined.
Certain documents were saved but, owing to the destruction of records,
identification has been made difficult.
He, therefore, takes this occasion to request that those authors and
correspondents who have been awaiting decision and reply re-mail their
stories and letters to him at the studios of the
New York Motion Picture Corporation
Santa Monica, California
In antwering advertisements, please mention The Moving Picture World
854
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 5, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 826, 828.)
Universal Film Mtg. Co.
RELEASE] DAYS.
Sunday — "U," Laemmle, L-KO, Rex.
Monday — Nestor, Red Feather, Uni-
versal Special.
Tuesday — Gold Seal, Imp, Rex.
Wednesday — ^Animated Weekly, L-KO,
Victor.
Thursday — Big "U." Laemmle, Powers.
Filday — Imp, Nestor, Rex.
Saturday — Bison, Joker, Powers.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Dec. 29 — Number 199 (Topical).
Jan. 5 — No. 200 (Topical).
Jan. 12— Number 201 (Topical).
Jan. 19— Number 202 (Topical).
Jan. 26 — Number 203 (Topical).
Feb. 2 — Number 4 (Topical).
Feb. 9 — Numbar 5 (Topical).
BIG U.
Jan. 6 — No release this day.
Jan. 13 — "X 3" (Three parts— Detective — Dr.).
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts
— Western — Drama) .
Jan. 20 — No release this day.
Jan. 27 — No release this day.
Jan. 28 — Nan Good tor Nothing (Drama).
Feb. 3 — No release this day.
Feb. 10 — No release this day.
BISON.
Jan. 22 — Buck Simon's Puncher (Two parts —
— Western — Drama) .
Jan. 29 — A Daughter of Penance (Two parts —
Mexican — Drama) .
Feb. 5 — Phantom Island (Two parts — Mystery
— Drama).
Feb. 12 — His Majesty Dick Turpin (Two parts
— Drama).
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURES.
Jan. S — Landon's Legacy (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama ) .
Jaa. 17 — The Man Inside (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — A Soul Enslaved (Five parts — Dr.).
GOLD SEAL.
Jan. 11 — The Boob's Victory (Two parts — (Com-
edy— Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Reward of Chivalry (Three parts
— Drama.)
Jan. 25 — Discontent (Two parts — Psychological
— Drama).
Feb. 1 — Lord John's Journal (No. 3, "Three
Fingered Jenny" — Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 8 — Yust Prom Sweden (Three parts —
Human Interest — Drama).
IMP.
Jan. 11 — No release this day.
Jan. 18 — No release this week.
Jan. 21 — Vanity Thy Name Is (Two parta —
Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 25 — Hired, Tired and Fired (Comedy).
Feb. 1 — No release this day.
Feb. 4 — The Soul Man (Drama).
Feb. 8 — Artistic Interference (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — The Trail of Wild Wolf (Two parts-
North Western — Drama).
JOKER.
Jan. 15 — No release this day.
Jan. 22— The Whole Jungle Was After Him
(Animal — Comedy ) .
Jan. 29 — Mrs. Green's Mistake (Comedy).
Feb. fi — Wanted, a Piano Tuner (Comedy).
Feb. 12 — Leap and Look Thereafter (Comedy).
LAEMMLE.
Jan. 9 — Blind Fury (Drama).
Jan. 13 — No release this day.
.Jan. 16 — No reloase this day.
Jan. 20— Just Plain Folks (Three parte — Saral
^Drama).
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
23 — Her Dream Man (Drama).
27 — The Red Lie (Three parts— Mystery —
Drama).
28 — The Inner Soul (Two parts — Drama).
30 — No release this day.
3 — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two
parts — Human Interest — Drama),
fi — No release this day.
10 — The Living Lie (Three parts — Drama
of the Latin Quarters).
13 — Arthur's Last Fling (Comedy —
Drama) .
Mutual Film Corp.
L-KO.
(Two
Jan. 23 — Mr. Mcldiot'a Assassination
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 26 — Knocks and Opportunities (Two parts
— Comedy).
Jan. 30 — Cupid At the Polo Game (Comedy).
Feb. 2 — Sea Dogs and Land Rats (Comedy).
Feb. 6^A September Mourning (Two parts —
Comedy).
Feb. 9 — Her Naughty Eyes (Comedy).
Feb. 13 — Firing the Butler or the Butler's Fire
(Two parts — Comedy).
NESTOR.
Jan. 14 — Flivver's Good Turn (Comedy).
Jan. 17 — Mingling Spirits (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — Flivvers Famous Cheese-Hound (Com-
edy).
Jan. 24 — Her Steady Carfare (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Flivvers in the Dance of the Shivvers
(Comedy).
Jan. 31 — When Aunt Matilda Fell (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — Flivvers in the Still Alarm (Two
parts — Comedy) .
Feb. 7 — Mixed Kids (Comedy).
Feb. II — A Quiet Supper For Pour (Comedy).
POWERS.
Jan. 20— Buildins Up the Health of a Nation,
No. 2 (Educational).
—The Aerial Buds (Vaudeville Act).
Jan. 22 — Uncle Sam At Work (No. 5, "Protect-
ing the Ships At Sea" — Edu.).
Jan. 27 — Sammie Johnsin, Hunter (Cartoon —
Comedy).
— Pishing River Lampreys (Educational).
Jan. 29 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 6, "Saving
Wealth and Building Health (Edu-
cational).
Feb. 3— Building Up the Health of a Nation
No. 3 — Educational).
— Caged with Polar Bears (Vaudeville
Act).
Feb. 5 — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 7, "Uncle
Sam'« Children" — Educational).
Feb. 12— Uncle Sam At Work (No. 8, "Uncle
Sam — Fisherman, Postmaster,
Health Officers) (Educational).
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAYS.
Jan. 31 — The Path of Happiness (Five parts-
Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Knight of the Range (Five ports —
Drama).
REX.
Jan. 18 — The Silent Member (Drama).
Jan. 23 — No release this day.
Jan. 25 — No release this day.
Jan. 30 — In His Own Trap (Three parts — Mod-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 1 — In Dreary Jungle Town (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Little Thief (Drama).
Feb. fi — One Who Passed By (Drama).
Feb. 8 — No release this day.
Feb. 11 — The Missing Locket (Drama).
Feb. 13 — No release this day.
VICTOR.
Jan. 19 — Her Better Self (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — A Sea Mystery (Drama).
Jan. 26 — Across the Line (Drama).
Feb. 2^Son o' the Stars (Three parts — West-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 9 — High Fliers (Two parts — Modern —
Comedy — Drama ) .
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Jan. 10— Graft No. 5, "Grinding Life Down"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 17— Graft No, 6,"The Railroad Monopoly"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — Graft, No, 7, "America Saved From
War" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 31— Graft No, 8, "Old King Coal" (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb, 7 — Graft No, 9. "The Insurance Swind-
lers" (Two parts — Drama).
RBIiEASB DAYS.
(2).
C^8lno (1),
Snnday — Reliance
Thanhouaer (1).
Monday — American (2), Falstaff (1),
Novelty (1).
Tuesday — Thanhouser (2), Cartoon and
Scenic (1). Beauty (1).
Wednesday — Rialto, Centaur (3), Nov-
elty (1).
Thursday — Centaur (2), Falstaft (1),
Mutual Weekly (1).
Friday — Mustang (2), American (1),
Cub (1).
Saturday — Clipper, Than-0-play or Mus-
tang (S). Beauty (1).
AMERICAN.
Jan. 10 — Vivlana (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Secret Wire (Two parts— Drama) .
Jan. 14 — Spider Barlow Meets Competition
( Crook — Drama) .
Jan. 16 — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 18— The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama) .
Jan, 21 — The Thunderbolt (Drama),
Jan, 25 — The Man in the Sombrero (Two parts
— Society — Drama ) ,
Jan. 28 — A Sanitarium Scramble (Comedy),
Feb. 1 — The Broken Cross (Two parts — Society
— Drama).
Feb. 4 — Mammy's Rose (Southern — Drama).
BEAUTY.
Jan. 11 — The First Quarrel (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — Getting In Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Johnny's Birthday (Comedy).
Jan. 23 — Mischief and a Mirror (Comedy).
Jan. 26 — Some Night (Comedy),
Jan, 30— Walk this Way (Comedy),
Feb. 2 — Billy Van Deusen's Wedding Eve
(Comedy),
Feb, 6— The Laird O'Knees (Comedy).
CASINO.
Jan, 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr, Jones (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Jan, 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — Anlmat
— Drama).
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parts —
Animal — Drama) .
CLIPPER STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddon Towers (Three
parts — Psyclo — Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Smugglers of Santa Cruz (Three
parts — Seacoast — Drama).
CUB.
Jan, 14 — Jerry In Mexico (Comedy).
Jan, 21 — The Girl of His Dreams (Comedy).
Jan, 28 — Around the World (Comedy).
Feb, 4 — Subject not yet announced,
FALSTAFF.
Jan. (i — Hilda's Huskv Helper (Comedy).
Jan. 10 — Belinda's Bridal Breakfast (Comedy).
Jan, 13 — Reforming Rubbering Rosle (Comedy).
Jan, 18 — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy).
Jan. 20 — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy),
Jan, 25 — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy).
Jan, 27 — Beaten at the Bath (Comedy),
Feb, 1 — A Clever Collie's Coming Back
(Comedy).
Feb, 3 — Harry's Happy Honeymoon (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Jan. 11 — See America First (No. 18, "Milwau-
kee. Wis.) (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 23 — See America First. No. 19, "The Dells
of Wisconsin" — Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
Jan. 30 — See America First, No. 20, "St. Paul
and Minneapolis" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedv) .
Feb. 6 — See America First, No, 21 (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon-
. — Comedy).
(Mutnal Releases continued on page 856,)
February 5, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
855
BETTER
LIGHT
LESS
CURREriT
The DC Compensarc lowers the voltage
of a direct current supply to that required
at the lamp without needless waste.
The AC Compensarc cuts ?3 from
your lighting bill if you use alternating
current.
The AC to DC Compensarc will transform
alternating into direct current and reduce
the voltage at the same time without need*
less waste.
No matter what current you have— Alternating or Direct— or what
voltage or frequency, one of the
FORT WAYNE COMPENSARCS
will enable you to secure a light that will give those clear, bright
pictures that everybody now demands.
What's the use of paying extra money for special screens, pro-
jecting machines, and first run films and then spoil the whole
result with poor light? With the Fort Wajme Compensarcs you
can get any kind of light you want regeirdless of the kind or
quality of your current supply.
The Compensarcs will give you
STEIADY LIGHT. No flickering, no sputtering, even when chang-
ing intensities or from one machine to another.
WHITE LIGHT. No yellow streaks, no ghosts.
BRIGHT LIGHT. Three times the light with two-
thirds the current.
Compens-
arcs are so
commonly
found in mo-
tion picture
theatres that
many people now
call all current sav-
ing and transforming
devices by that name.
But Remember
They are safe, efficient, easy to operate,
fool proof and reliable.
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS
OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
1702 BROADWAY
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
If it is'nt a FoerW^y^jE
it is'nt a "Compen5AR.c"
Send TbPAY/or this
FoBodescriptive booklet
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= (For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 826, 828.) 5
(Mutiuil Releases continued from page 854.)
MTJSTANO.
Jan. 21— Wild Jim Reformer (Two parts— Wwit-
ern — Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Extra Man and the Milk-Fed Lion
(three parts; comedy-drama).
Feb. 11 — According to St. John (Three parts —
Western — Drama) .
MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Jan. 20 — Number 55 (Topical)
Jan. 27 — Number 58 (Topical).
Feb. 3 — Number 57 (Topical).
Feb. 10 — Number 58 (Topical).
Feb. 17— Number 59 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dec. 29 — No release.
Jan. 21 — Mr. Bumps, Commuter (Comedy).
RELIANCE.
Jan. 2 — The Law of Success (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 5 — The She Devil (Three parts— Dr.).
KIALTO.
Jan. 12 — The Secret Agent (Thre* parts — Saeret
Service — Drama) .
THANHOUSER.
Jan. 26 — The Burglar's Picnic (Three parts —
School — Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Knotted Cord ( three parts ; detec-
tive drama).
Feb. 9 — The Spirit of the Game (Three parts
— Football — Drama) .
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES DB LUXE.
Jan. 20 — The Five Faults of Flo (Thanhouser —
Five parts — Society — Drama — No.
57).
J:.n. 22 — The Bait .Centaur — Five parts —
Drama — No. 58).
Jan. 24 — As a Woman Sows (Gaumont — Five
parts — Drama) (No. 5!)).
Jan. 27 — ^Lord Loveland Discovers America
(American — Five parts — Dr.) (No.
60).
Jan. 29 — Betrayed (Thanhouser — Five parts —
Race — Drama) (No. 61).
Jan. 31 — Vengeance Is Mine ( Centaur ; five
parts; drama (No. 62).
Feb. 3 — The Idol of tlie Stage (Gaumont ; five
parts; drama) (No. 63).
Feb. 5 — The White Rosette ( American ; five
parts; drama) (No. 64).
Feb. 7 — The Drifter (Gaumont — Five parts —
Racing — Drama ) .
Feb. 10 — The Final Argument (American — Five
parts^Soclety — Drama ) .
Feb. 12 — The Soul's Cycle (Centaur — Five parts
— Psypohologlcal — Drama) .
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 17— The Girl and the Game (No. 4, "Hel-
en's Perilous Escape") (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Girl and the (Tame, No. 5, "The
Fight at Signal Station" (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Girl and the Game. No. 6 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Girl and the Game, No. 7 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Girl and the Game, No. 8 (Two
parts — Drama).
VOGUE.
Jan. 20 — A Baby Grand (Comedy).
Jan. 23 — Sammy's DouRh-Full Romance (Com.).
Jan. 27 — Bungling Bill's Burglar (Comedy).
Jan. 30 — He Thought He Went to War (Com.).
Feb. 3 — Sammy versus Cupid (comedy).
Feb. 6 — Fickle Madge (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Title not reported
Feb. 13 — Title not reported.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday — Pathe.
Tuesday — Pathe, Photocolor.
Wednesday — Pathe, Phunphllma, Olob*
ThoTBday.— Gold Rooster.
Saturday — Pathe, Starlight, Balbaa.
BALBOA.
Jan. 8 — The Red Circle (No. 4 — Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 15 — The Red Circle No. 5, "Weapon at
War' (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 22^The Red Circle, No. 6, "False Colors"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 29 — The Red Circle, No. 7, "Two Captives"
(Two parts — Drama).
GLOBE.
Jan. 10 — Unfamiliar Fishes (Educational).
Jan. 17 — Railroad Construction on the Dark
Continent (Industry).
Jan. 24 — The Ausable Chasm (Picturesque
America (scenic).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Jan. 7 — The King's Game (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — Madame X (Six parts — Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Love Trail (Five parts — Dr.). •
Jan. 28 — Hazel Kirke (five parts; drama).
KING COLE.
Jan. 22— Riding the Goat (Comedy).
PATHE.
Jan. 24 — The Horrors of War (three parts ; topi-
cal).
PATHS NEWS.
Jan. 1 — Number 1, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 5— Number 2, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 8 — Number 3, 1016 (Topical).
Jan. 12 — Number 4, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 15— Number 5, 1916 (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Jan. 10 — From Kabylla to Constsntlne (Scenic).
Jan. 17 — The Lizard (Colored — Educational).
Jan. 24 — Headdresses of Holland (costumes)
(colored).
PHUNPHILMS.
Jan. 6 — Luke Leans to the Literary (Comedy).
Jan. 12 — Luke Lugs Luggage (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Luke Lolls In Luxury (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Jan. 8 — Ach ! Such CrimoB ! (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Shooting at Random (comedy).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN BIOSCOPE.
January — The Making of Fulton (Three parts
— Drama).
AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT FILM CTO.
January — The Battles of a Nation (Six parts —
Topical).
AURORA FILM PLAYS CORPORATION.
January — The Waif (Five parts — Drama).
B. S. MOSS MOTION PICTUKji; CORPORATION.
Jan. — The Salamaader (Drama).
CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE CORP.
Jan. — The Unwritten Law (drama).
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
EAGLE FILM MANUFACTURING & PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Pirates of the Sky (Drama V
January — Grogan's Alley (Comedy).
January — Tbe Adventures of Suffy (Comedy).
EDUCATIONAL FILMS CORPORATION OF
AMERICA.
Jan. — Where Footfalls Seldom Sound ( Series No.
1, "The Film Hunters" (bcenic).
EQUITABLE FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 17 — The Ransom (Triumph — Five parts —
Drama).
It
Jan. 24 — The Circus Romance (Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Clarion (Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Her God (Five parts — Drama).
JOE. W. FARNHAM.
January — The Awakening of Bess Morton (La-
riat— Five parts — Drama).
FOX FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 16 — The Fourth Estate (Drama).
Jan. 23— The Serpent (Drama).
Jan. 30 — The Ruling Passion (Drama).
Feb. Q — Merely Mary Ann (Drama).
GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY.
January — Sins of a Great City (Four parts —
Drama).
ARTHUR S. KANE.
January — Somewhere in France (Five parts —
Topical ) .
MEDUSA FILM.
Jan. — His Daughter's Second Husband (Fly*
parts — Drama) .
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — The Turmoil (Columbia — Five Parts —
Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Lure of Heart's Desire (Popular
Plays and Players — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Her Debt of Honor (Columbia — Dr.).
Jan. 31 — Man and His Soul (Quality — Five
parts — Drama).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the Battleflelds of France (Top.).
MUTT AND JEFF, INC.
Jan. — Mutt and Jeff, No. 1 (cartoon; comedy).
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
January — Fighting in France (Topical).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 13 — Ths Golden Chance (Lasky — Flv9 PartB
— Comedy — Drama) .
Jan. 17— My Lady incog ( Famous Players —
Five parts — Comedy — Drama).
Jan. 20 — Nearly a King (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Call of the Cumberlands (Pallaa —
Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Spider ( Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama) .
Jan. 31 — Pudd'nhead Wilson (Lasky — Five parts
— Comedy — Drama) .
Feb. 3 — Tennessee's Pardner (Lasky — Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Madame La Presldente (Morosco —
Five parts — Comedy).
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Releases for week of Jan. 23 :
The Wood Nymph (Fine Arts; five parts;
drama).
Perils of the Park (Keystone; comedy).
The Conqueror (Kay-Bee: five parts; drama).
A Movie Stark (Keystone; two parts; com-
edy).
Releases for week of Jan. 30 :
The Price of Power (Fine Arts — Five parts
— Drama).
His Hereafter (Keystone — Two parts — Com-
edy).
The Green Swamp (Kay-Bee^Flve parts —
Drama).
Love and Lobsters (Keystone — Two parts —
Drama).
WAR FILM SYNDICATE.
Jan. — On the Firing Line with the Germans
(eight parts; topical).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — Life's Whirlpool (Brady — Drama).
Jan. 17 — The City (Sbubert; drama).
Jan. 24 — The Ballet Girl (Brady; drama).
Jan. 31 — Fruits of Desire (Brady; drama).
V-L-S-E, INC.
Jan. 17 — Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines
(Bssanay — Five parts — Comedy).
Jan. 17 — My Lady's Slipper (Vitagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 20 — The Wonderful Wager (Lubln — Two
parts — Comedy).
Jan. 24 — Gods of Fate (Lubln — Five parts-
Drama).
KLBINE— EDISON FEATURE SERVICE.
Jan. 12 — The Catspaw (Edison — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 19— Wild Oats (Kleine — Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 26 — The Innocence of Ruth (Edison — Five
parts — Drama) .
Feb. 2 — The Final Curtain (Klelne — Five parts
— Drama).
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List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 826, 828.)
General Film Company
relbasg: days.
Selig
Monday — Biograph, Lubin,
Vitagraph.
Tuesday — Biograph. Essanay, Kalem.
Wednesday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin, Selig, Vim.
Friday — Kalem, Knickerbocker, Vim,
Vitagraph.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Selig. Vitagraph.
BIOGRAPH.
Jan. 5— The Skating Rink (Three parts — Com-
edy).
Jan. 10 — In the Aisles of the Wild (Drama —
Biograph — Reissue No. 32).
Jan. 12 — The War o£ Wealth (Three part»—
Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Miser's Heart (Drama) (Biograph
— Reissue No. 33).
Jan. 18— The Angel of Piety Flat (Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 19 — A Life Chase (Three parts- Drama).
Jan. 24 — An Adventure in the Autumn Woods
(Drama) (Biograph Reissue No.
34).
Jan. 26 — Stronger than Woman's Will (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — When Kings were the Law (Drama)
(Biograph — Reissue No. 35).
Feb. 1 — The Chain of Evidence (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Smugglers (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAY.
Dec. 2»— The Fable of "The Heir and the Helr-
ees" (Comedy).
Jan. 1 — The Prisoner at the Bar (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 4 — The Lesson (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 5 — Mile a Minute Monty (Cartoon^^om-
edy).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Jan. 8. — The House of Revelation (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 11 — Angels Unawares (Two parts — ^Comedy
— Drama).
Jan. 12 — The Fable of "The Two Philanthropic
Sons" (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — Pieces of the Qame (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Book Agent's Romance (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 19 — Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
— Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
Jan. 22 — The White Alley (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 23 — Polly (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 26 — Fable of Flora and Adolph and a Home
Gone Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Destiny (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 1 — The Roughneck (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 2 — Dreamy Dud Lost at Sea (Comedy-
Cartoon).
—A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Feb. 5 — The Primitive Strain (Three parts-
Drama).
KALEM.
Jan. 11 — Guardian Angels (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 12 — The Purification of Mulfera (No. 8 of
the "Stlngaree" Series) (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 14 — The Tricksters (No. 12 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series (Dr.).
Jan. 15 — The Haunted Station (No. 62 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
(Drama).
Jan. 18 — The Tale of a Coat (Burlesque — Com.).
Jan. 19 — A Duel In the Desert (No. 9 of the
"Stlngaree" Series) (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 21— The Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The Jan
Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Drama). Jan,
Jan. 22 — The Open Track (No. 63 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series)
(Drama). Jan.
Jan. 25 — Snoop Hounds (Burlesque — Comedy).
Jan. 26 — The Villain Worshipper (Tenth of the ,
"Stlngaree" Series (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 28— The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The Feb.
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama). Feb.
Jan. 29 — "Tapped Wires" (No. 64 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series — Feb.
Drama). Feb.
Feb. 1 — Artful Artists (Comedy).
Feb. 2— The Moth and the Star (No. 11 of the Feb.
"Stlngaree" Series — Two parts —
Drama). Feb
Feb. 4 — The Lurking Peril (No. 15 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 5— The Broken Wire (No. 65 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 8 — Wurra-Wurra (Comedy).
Feb. 9— The Darkest Hour (No. 12 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Drama).
Feb. 11— The Trail's End (No. 16 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series — Dr.).
Feb. 12— The Peril of the Rails (No. 66 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
— Drama).
LUBIN.
Jan. 10 — The Lost Bracelet (Drama).
Jan. 10 — The City of Failing Light (Four parts
— Unit Program).
Jan. 10 — A Bath Tub Mystery (Comedy).
Jan. 11 — The Old Watchman (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 13 — The Bond Within (Three parts— Dr.).
Jan. 15 — A Skate for a Bride (Comedy).
Jan. 17— The Little Sister of the Poor (Dr.).
Jan. 20 — The Law's Injustice (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Insomnia (Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama —
Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle Tom (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Jan. 24 — Two News Items (Drama).
Jan. 25 — The Dragoman (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Embodied Thought (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 29 — Cured (Comedy).
Jan. 31 — A Reformation Delayed (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A Modern Paul (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Election Bet (Comedy).
Feb. 7 — Her Wayward Sister (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Feb. 7 — The New Janitor (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram ) .
Feb. 8 — The Last Shot (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 10 — Sold to Satan (Three parts— Drama).
Feb. 12 — Billie's Lucky Bill (Comedy).
MINA.
Dec. 16 — When the Show Hit Watertown
(Comedy).
Dec. 23 — The Little Puritan (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — From Blackstone to Stone (Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
Jan. 13 — Title not yet announced.
Jan. 20— A Misfit Baron (Comedy).
SELIG.
Jan. 10 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. S,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 13 — Selig Tribune News Pictorial No. 4,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 15 — The Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 8,
"No Slr-ee Bob!" (Rural Com.).
Jan. 17 — Why Love Is Blind (Drama).
Jan. 17 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 5.
iniR (Topical).
Jan. 20 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 22 — Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 9.
"When the Circus Came to Town"
(Comedy).
Jan. 24 — Tom Martin — A Man (Drama).
Jan. 24 — Selie-Tribune News Pictorial No. 7,
1916 (Topical).
27 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8
1916 (Topical).
29— Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chron-
icles of Bloom Center" (Rural Com-
edy).
31 — Diamonds are Trumps (Three parts —
Drama).
31— Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 9,
1916 (Topical).
3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 10,
1916 (Topical).
5 — The Desert Calls Its Own (Western —
Drama).
7 — The Dragnet (Three parts — Drama).
7 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 11,
1916 (Topical).
10 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 12,
1916 (Topical).
12— A Mix-up in Movies (Western — Com.).
VIM.
Jan. 7— This Way Out (Comedy).
Jan. 14 — Chickens (Comedy).
Jan. 21 — Frenzied Finance (Comedy).
Jan. 27 — A Special Delivery (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Busted Hearts (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A Sticky Affair (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Getaway (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Bungles Rainy Day (Comedy).
Feb. 11— The High Sign (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH.
Jan. 15 — By Love Redeemed (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 21— A Telegraphic Tangle (Comedy).
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.
— Broadway Star Feature).
Jan. 24 — The Cold Feet Getaway (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Peace at any Price (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — The Ruse (Broadway Star Feature-
Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — Janes Bashful Hero (Comedy).
Feb. 4^-The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy).
Feb. 5— Bill Peters' Kid (Broadway Star Fea-
ture—Three parts — Drama).
7— Betty, the Boy and the Bird (Comedy-
Drama).
-The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Four parts— Drama — Unit Pro-
gram ) .
-A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Comedy —
Unit Program).
Feb. 11 — Freddy's Last Bean (Comedy).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Broadway Star
Feature— Three parts— Drama).
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
General Film Company Features
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 15 — By Love Redeemed (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 24 — The Ruse (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Three parts —
Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 7 — Paying the Toll (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 14 — A Daughter of the Woods (Three parts
— Drama).
Jan. 21 — House of Mystery (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 28 — The Heart Breakers (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Crime of Circumstance (Three
parts — Drama).
UNIT PROGRAM RELEASES.
Jan. 10 — The City of Failing Light (Lubin—
Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Lubin — Four parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle (Lubin — Comedy).
Feb. 7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Vitagraph — Four parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Vitagraph
— Comedy).
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PLEASURABLE PROJECTION
comes through use of an American Standard MASTER
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Perfection in projection brings pleasure, and you may gauge
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Write for particulars about the MASTER MODEL to the
AMERICAN STANDARD MOTION PICTURE MACHINE COMPANY
" One Hundred Ten and Twelve West Fortieth Street, New York.
6 A Equipments:
We have the finest made Equipment
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such equipments.
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Buy from the DEALERS who handle our merchandise; they are not
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and they will guarantee the goods to be perfect.
We are the Jobbing Agency of the Mirroroid Screen. Let us figure
with you on one. Two slightly used screens on hand^ — a bargain.
109 N. 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Gundlach Projection Lenses
Furnished as the regular equipment of the
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and conceded to give the best results by thou-
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reason why Gundlach Projection Lenses have re-
placed nearly all other lenses formerly in use and
why they are given the preference by the United
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country.
Try them and see for yourself
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I want you to write and tell me your projection troubles.
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Patented June 9lh, 1908, Feb. 15th, 1915.
Other patents pending.
The screen that Is used In almost every Oovernment and
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who investigate before they buy. MIRBOROID users anew
they were buying the accrued value of my judgment based
upon my eight years' experience — the pioneer screen manu-
facturer and inventor of mctallzed noo-osldizlng cloth.
The falidlty of Mlrrorold patents Is conceded by the
E. I. Du Pont De Nemours Co.. manufacturers of Fabrlltold,
as well as the superiority. They use MIRROROID In all
theatres erected at their many plants.
Now, you must fully realize that any smooth, metallzed
surface is productive of hazy out-of -focus effect, glare, and
eye-strain besides fade-away at a close-up or ancle view.
It cannot be disputed that MIRROROID elimlnatea all
these defects, because it is made with a rough or matte
finish. Consequently the screen you must use.
Our flve-year guarantee covers and protects you In every
way. MIRROROID can't turn in color— it can't oxidize,
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These statements are true and are open to your investi-
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can't go wrong. REALIZE.
Success is a state of mind. Keep Mirroroid, the screen with
the black back, on your mind. Beat your competitor to it.
IT SELLS FOR 361/9 CENTS A SQUARE FOOT.
THE J. H. CENTER CO., Inc. Newburgh, N. Y.
The Largest Screen Factory in the World. Agencies all Principal Cities.
Perfection Cable Holders
The only lug not necessary
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Write for full descriptive
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128 N. La Salle Street, Chicago, 111.
A Genuine
F>IF3B
OR
OAN
can be operated from the simple keyboard of the piano.
ORGAN ALONE — PIANO ALONE — OR BOTH
TOGETHER. Write for particular.
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m West «th Street
NEW YORK
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CHICAGO
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PORTER EQUIPS ANOTHER GREAT THEATRE
After a searching investigation of New York's Best The atres, the BAY RIDGE THEATRE CORPORATION was
convinced that B. F. Porter's installations were producin g the BEST PROJECTION RESULTS. They signed a con-
tract with him to install TWO SIMPLEX PROJECTORS, TYPE "S," Latest Models, in the LARGEST and FINEST
THEATRE in BROOKLYN.
BUY YOUR MACHINES FROM THE MAN WHO SATIS FIED THE PRODUCER OF "THE BIRTH OF A NATION."
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Calehuff Supply Company, Inc.
1301 RACE STREET PHILADELPHIA
Jobbers of Power's, Simplex, Motiograph, Stand-
ard and the New Edison Super Dreadnaught
Machines and Genuine Parts.
Special agents for Rembush Gold Fibre, Silver
Fibre and Mirror Screens, brass and wooden
frames.
Machines of all makes repaired by experts.
A few good second-hand machines for sale,
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Theatres furnished complete. Estimates fur-
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CHAS. A. CALEHUFF, President and General Manager
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WARNING TO EXHIBITORS!
You Are Losing $100 to $150 Cold Cash Every Month By Not
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ON'T kill your patronage with slides. Our animated cartoon ads are more entertain-
ing and amusing than most comedies. The audience never tires of them. Send us a
post card today and we will show you how you can increase your profits at least
$100 monthly without one cent of expense.
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BY EXHIBITORS, FOR EXHIBITORS
Here are the details about
THE GRAND EXHIBITORS' MEETING at
Hotel Ten Eyck, Albany, N. Y., March 1 and 2
Every Motion Picture Exhibitor in New York State is cordiedly Invited
The One Object: To Protect Our Investment, ^gm^/f *^
PROGRAM
The meeting will be called to order at the Hotel Ten Eyck at 10:30 A. M., by State President Lee A. Ochs
Address of Welcome, by state or city official.
Organization of the meeting, election of officers of the meeting,
appointment of committees.
Recess at 1 o'clock.
Address, "The Present Perils of Censorship in New York State,"
by W. Stephen Bush. — Discussion and Suggestions.
Address, "Constructive Legislation for the New York State Ex-
hibitor," by Lee A. Ochs, State President.
Address, "State Organization," by Samuel H. Trigger, National
Vice-President.
MARCH 2nd
10:00 A. M. — Address, "Organization," by Frederick J. Herrington,
National President of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
of America.
Discussion and Applications for Membership.
11:30 A. M. — Address, "The Sunday Entertainment in New York
State," by a prominent clergyman whose name will be an-
nounced later.
Recess
2:30 P. M. — "The Needs and the Just Grievances of the Exhibitor."
Address by Mr. L. F. Blumenthal, a New York Exhibitor.
On this subject general discussion is invited. Methods of payment, protection of
exhibitor in contracts and other vital matters will be taken up and some definite
action will be taken.
Meeting Will End With Banquet at 8 P. M.
There are Two Bills threatening the welfare of the in-
dustry in this State: Censorship and Sunday Closing
This Grand Meeting of Motion Picture Men will be proof to the law-
givers at Albany that the exhibitor knows his rights and will fight for them.
LEE A. OCHS,
President New York State Exhibitors' League
February 5, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 867
Shakespeare^s
Hunch ! !
WERE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE IN THIS WORLD OF OURS,
WE KNOW HOW "OLD BILL" WOULD SPEND HIS HOURS.
HE'D NEVER WRITE PLAYS, NIGHT, MORNING AND NOON,
BUT WOULD VIEW WORLD EVENTS IN THE SELIG-TRIBUNE
And Bill Shakespeare Was SOME Writer!
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The World's Greatest News Film
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(No. 119 "Straight from the Shoulder Talk by Carl Laemmle,
There is no program in the whole world which gives the exhibitors anything like the vast
number of real screen and stage stars that the Universal program gives.
Nor is there any program which contains from one year's end to another, the tremendous
quantity and fine quality of stories written by the best authors of the day.
Neither is there any program which gives employment to such a big staff of brainy and
original stage directors.
We've reached out and secured also the greatest staff' of scenic artists, expert drapers, in-
terior decorators and high class camera experts ever gathered together by any company or group
of companies in the film business.
We use and have always used better talent of all kinds in our one and two reel pictures than
others have even attempted to use in big features.
During all the hubbub about features we have never for an instant neglected our shorter
length pictures, because we knew as well as we knew our own name that the short picture is the
basis of the picture business. The feature is the thing of a month or of a year, for example, but
the one and two reelers are for all time. AND THE UNIVERSAL HAS ALWAYS BUILT FOR
PERMANENCE, NOT FOR THE MONTH OR THE YEAR!
We have the only completely world-wide selling organization in the business. You may not
think that this concerns you, but it does. Because every dollar's worth of goods that we sell in the
foreign countries enables us to put that much more mone}- into our product. We can afford to
operate, and do operate, on a smaller margin of profit per picture than any other company be-
cause the volume of our sales is so much greater.
Think back! During the past two or three years you have been told many times that new or-
ganizations were coming into the field which would overtop even the huge Universal company.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
And where would YOU be now if you had depended on any of them for your source of film
supply? What prices would you be paying now if the tremendous resources of the Universal had
not been used to hammer the business down to a commercial instead of a wild cat basis?
The only weak spot in our organization in the past was in our photography and in our labora-
tory work. This was because we had some poor cameras and about the most miserable laboratory
in the world. We knew the trouble existed, even before you did and we fought like fiends to
overcome it.
We finally accomplished it by spending HALF A MILLION DOLLARS in erecting in New
Jersey the most perfect film laboratory and the finest glass studio in the world. It has taken a
year to build it and we have been breaking in the new apparatus during the past few weeks, but
IT IS ALREADY SHOWING THAT THE INVESTMENT WAS A GLORIOUS ONE BE-
CAUSE IT IS GIVING US THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRINTING EVER KNOWN
TO THE TRADE!
We are paying more for stories and scenarios than we ever paid; and more than any other
program has dared to pay. The result is that we are getting the cream of the market, instead of
the skimmed milk !
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
873
President Universal Film Manufacturing Company)
Our buying power is so limitless that we are enabled to secure the very best things in the
market for each and ever}- branch of the business. Film producers in all parts of the world who
through lack of organization have failed in their endeavors to market their own product are NOW
SUBMITTING THEIR NEGATIVES TO US. Whenever a high class one is viewed by our
committee of experts, we buy it for cash and thus get the pick and choice of all productions made
by unattached concerns.
World famous playwrights, highly successful authors whom we formerly could not approach
without a letter of introduction are now coming to us and giving us first chance to buy their brain-
products. Men with original ideas, inventors, and all others who seek the greatest market for
their ideas or inventions come to the Universal FIRST.
The pick and choice of the world's very best is at our feet — and we've got the money with
which to buy it.
This is not idle boasting. There was a time when we had to scrape the very bottom of the
exchequer to pay our bills. There was a time when our credit was not looked upon with over-
whelming favor by some of our creditors. But we weathered the storm.
The result is that all these good things are at the beck and call of Universal exhibitors.
You get the results of our supreme strength, not only in our unequalled features but also in our
one, two and three reel pictures.
You've heard wild predictions during the past year or two, to the effect that programs were
doomed and all that sort of bosh. But the fact remains that THE UNIVERSAL PROGRAM IS
NOT ONLY STRONGER THAN IT EVER WAS BUT IT IS DOING A BIGGER BUSINESS;
not only in this country but in foreign lands where our own representatives are turning in sums
of money that we never expected in our wildest flights of imagination. ,
Talk didn't accomplish this sensational success. Advertising didn't do it. Bluffing didn't do
it. Nothing on earth did it but CONSISTENTLY GOOD PICTURES, week after week and year
after year.
These are all cold facts. Every one of them is susceptible of proof. They are things which
every exhibitor should weigh with the most careful thought and consideration.
If you have ever had a shaky feeling with regard to the future of your own theatre, or if you
have such a feeling now, THERE IS A REMEDY AT HAND! Tie up tight with the Universal—
the strongest film organization in the universe — and cast fear and worry to the four windsi
UNIVERSAL
CARL LAEMML£, President
FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe
1600 Broadway NEW YORK
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February 12, 1916
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After all the Press Agent talk has subsided and you get right
down to brass tacks in the cold grey dawn of the morning after,
you'll find that NO program on earth begins to measure up to
the Stars on the Universal program. You can substantiate this
absolutely for yourself by looking into the FACTS. Not alone
the greatest assemblage of Stars, but the cream of them all, ALL
on the Universal Program.
Stella Adams
KIna BastSot
Sherman Bainbridste
Harry Benham
Mother Benson
Curtis Benton
Henry Bergman
Clara Beyers
Hobart Bosworth
Paul Bourgeois
Neal Burns
Harry De Carey
Harry Carter
Lon Chaney
Fred Church
Wallace Clark
Harry Coleman
Betty Compson
Pe^ky Coudray
Howard Crampton
Doc Crane
Euan De La Cruz
Grace Cunard
C. Conklin
Dorothy Davenport
William C. Dowlan
Carter DeHaven
Flora Parker DeHaven
Chas. W. Dorian
Harry Depp
EuQene Derue
Marjorie Ellison
Adele Farrinston
Marc Fenton
Francis Ford
William Franey
Mary Fuller
Thelma Francis
Jane Gail
Ray Gallagher
William Garwood
Jos, W. Girard
Douglas Gerrard
Maud George
Olive Fuller Golden
Myrtle Gonzales
Ray Griffith
Ella Hall
Hobart Henley
Gale Henry
Allen Holubar
lack Holt
Little Clara Horton
Alice Howell
John R. Hope
Geo, F, Hernandez
Guy Hedlund
Lee Hill
Billy Human
H, L, Hicks
Gilmore Hammond
Harry R. Haskin
Mina Jeffries
Rupert Julian
Thomas Jefferson
J, Warren Kerrigan
Yona Landowska
Florence Lawrence
Pathe Lehrmann
Robert Leonard
Gretchen Lederer
Louise Lovely
Ethel Lynne
Eddie Lyons
Cleo Madison
Edna Maison
Charles ( Pop ) Manley
Madame Marstini
Violet Mersereau
Matt Moore
Lee Moran
Harry Myers
M, Moranti
Harry Morris
W, S. MusQrave
Eva Nelson
Frank NewburQ
Jane Novak
Laura Oakley
Charles Ostle
Louise Orth
Lillian Peacock
Paul Panzer
Val Paul
PeQgy Pearce
Carmen Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Eddie Polo
Victor Potel
William Quinn
Herbert Rawlinson
Stella Razeto
Ned Reardon
Billie Rhodes
Billie Ritchie
Franklin Ritchie
Marc Robbins
Edith Roberts
Rex De Rosselli
Jack Scharrer
Gertrude Selby
Ernest Shields
Master Antrim Short
Phillips Smalley
Frank Smith
Richard Stanton
Rosemary Theby
Astnes Vernon
Fatty Voss
Marie Walcamp
H, M. Wallack
Lule Warrenton
Lois Weber
Glen White
Ben Wilson
Elsie Jane Wilson
Lois Wilson
William Worthin&on
William Welch
A Quiet Tip-Tie up to the Universal Program Now--"More Later"
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PICTURES
Each criticism blank report is included in the count.
As long as the average of the reports shows 90^0+ the
producing companies making Paramount Pictures, will
continue to furnish the Paramount Program —
Every Exhibitor has a voice in the choice of the pictures.
A Paramount Franchise is valuable for many more rea-
sons.
It means steadily increasing — permanent building — on
pictures that please — pictures that attract more people
each week — and hold them.
You want pictures that average 90fo-\ Paramount
Pictures.
Then — if the franchise is still open in your town-
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— it stands for productions by the Famous Players Film Company,
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Plav Company, The Oliver Morosco Photo
Play Company, and Pallas Pictures.
— it stands for worth while photoplays featuring celebrated stars —
it is a guarantee of consistently high quality fifty-two weeks in the
year.
— it means you need not worry about your pictures — run your
theatre, that is a man's size job, but get Paramount Pictures so you
can do it.
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FAMOUS players'
FILM COMPANY
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PRODUCING COMPANY
IN THE PRESENTATION
OF
CELEBRATED STARS
AND PLAYS
IN
MOTION PICTURES
Released on the
Paramount Program
Executive Offices
507 HFTH AVENUE
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PARAMOUNT
AN EXCLVSIVE SERVICE pF SELECTED FEATVRES
-1.
ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR 922 OAK ST.
Kansas City, Md.
Jan. 24,1916
Attention; Pablielty Depdrtmept
Ve want to oall your atitentlon to some remarltable business that
was recently done on a couple p4 jhiw ssbjecta. Last Friday night Ur. Kb, Andlaaer
Uaoager of the Benton Theatre, tbla Oltjr* 4i,svkburbao boaseXwaa arrested while
Bhowlng the sabjeet Fannie V/i^d,.iB;iaB,<JHWf'o* account of over-crowding his
Se was eompell^ li(||i
If people and the police were needed
sappress ttte people f rii f/g^f lifehn^iun. ef/fct t© get into tbe theatre.
*jf ' 'i ''*'■■ i^Hj^L
Aoother go^d r^wrt was r«!8^^b^his morning from Ur. Uewman, our
first xnn castomer lo this olty, OB the business be did at his theatre yesterday
Sunday, with Bl&oobe Sweet in BA.&UIDFPIK. He played to the biggest day's receipts
since he bas been in baainess.
Ibis for your iofoniiatian.
Yoars very truly,
EABSAS CUT PE&ICTRS FII^LCQUFANY
EXCLUSIVE
DISTRIBUTORS
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MISSOURI. KANSAS
IOWA, NEBRASKA
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Lasky Will Pay the Fines!
The Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company feels a certain
responsibility for the arrest of William Andlauer, manager of the
Benton Theatre, a Paramount house in Kansas City, Mo., on the
charge of over-crowding his theatre when he exhibited Fannie
Ward in "The Cheat,"
The Lasky Company gave, and hereby repeats, the warning
that "The Cheat" is such a great photoplay any Paramount ex-
hibitor anywhere is liable to arrest because the public will not stay
away when he announces this attraction.
It isn't the fault of the exhibitor!
Lasky assumes all blame!
The Lasky Company, therefore, because it produced "The
Cheat," under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille, offers to pay the
fines of Paramount exhibitors who are arrested for over-crowding
their theatres when their attraction is Fannie Ward in "The Cheat."
LASKY productions in Canada released through Famous Players Film Service, Ltd.
FEATURE PLAY Cq mc.
New York City
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Henry B.Walthall
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Edna Mayo
HAVE MADE THE HIT OF THE
YEAR IN
"THE
MISLEADING
LADY"
IN 5 ACTS
Adapted by H. S. Sheldon from the
stage success cf Charles W. Goddard
and Paul Dickey. Directed by
Arthur Befthelet.
BOOK ESSANAY^S
GREAT MULTIPLE
REEL FEATURES
''A Daughter of the City'*
"The Alster Case"
"The Raven*'
"The Crimson Wing"
•*The Man Trail"
"A Bunch of Keys"
'The Blindness of Virtue"
"In the Palace of the King"
"The White Sister"
"The Slim Princess"
"Graustark"
HENRY B. WALTHALL
£<«. U. 8. Pal. 1907
1333 Argyle Street, Chicago
Ask the Exhibitor
Who Knows Essanay
Listen to what he says of Essanay quality, Essanay's
standards and Essanay's distinctive and fascinating
photoplays.
ESSANAY-CHAPLIN
coming soon
"Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque
on Carmen"
G. M. ANDERSON'S
great dramas have stirred the people of two conti-
nents. Don't miss one of them.
"THE ROUGH NECK"
2 act Drama — Feb. 1.
"DRE.AMY DUD LOST AT SEA"
By Wallace A. Carlson
Cartoon — Feb. 2.
"THE PRIMITIVE STRAIN"
3 act Drama— Feb. 5.
"THE FABLE OF THE GR.\SS
WIDOW AND THE MESMEREE
AND THE SIX DOLLARS"
By George Ade
Comedy — Feb. 9.
"GOLDEN LIES"
3 act drama— Feb. 12.
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thao^m... 1333 Argyle Street, Chicago
3eE. V. 8. Pat. 1907
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The Stranie Case of Mary Pa|e *
BHENRY. WALTHALL^ AND EDNA -MAYO^^
The Most Powerful Series Ever Produced |
"■^■iLook What the Critics Say • jiisli""'
PR "After viewing the First Episicie of Essanay*s serial. 'The SiWp tMsl W
Mary Page,' I was impressed that it was one of the most compelling photoplays
i had ever seen. * * * I had seen a photopleiy that held me with overmastering
Igrip— a jive, red-blooded photoplay in which men and women loved, lived and
fought as real entities, and not the first installment of a mere serial film story."
I— James S. McQuade in The Mo'Ving Ticttire World. MlfMiMMSKK^X^^
f "Leaves little room for improvement. J. Charles Haydon has used effective methods of
direction. His theater scenes are real, and the back-stage atmosphere, always attractive to the
uninitiated, is very good. The photographic effects are entirely effective."— Peter Milne in
The Motion Picture J^etiuj-.::};§§gli§^
ilil "Should be a success. Edna Mayo acts with her usual skill. Her co-star (Mr. Waithaliy
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^Iplays the romantic young attorney with all the ability he showed in a somewhat similar part in
^I^The Birth of a Nation."'— D. G. Watts in T/je J^eiv yorK. Morning re/e;^rcp/>. , ^^ ^
|^|||;g"ltlol?s well handled. Sure to attra,<;t.'.'—Geneyieye Harris in .Afofci^rap/ij^.
MlPi^^ City Exhibitors Are Rushing to Book It
3|ij||Bro2^ New York, Is Twelve Glittering
IB^^^^-Miles of "Mary Page" SignP**
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February 12, 1916
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Executive Office
California Motion Picture Corporation
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
TO THE STATE RIGHTS BUYER AND EXHIBITOR
Great pictures must compete with ordinary
pictures on the program system.
Salomy Jane, Salvation Nell, are the type
of film dramatizations that exhibitors who
demand quality want, regardless of program
limitations.
So the California Motion Picture Corpora-
tion have decided to release
six BETTER THAN PROGRAM features
yearly on the State Rights basis, strong
pictures with a strong star produced by a
strong corporation with no limit of expen-
diture to insure quality-pictures beyond
program limitations.
The first of the series under the new plan is
BEATRIZ MICHELENA in "THE UNWRITTEN LAW"
By Edwin Milton Royle, author of "The Squaw
Man," from the scenario by Capt. Leslie
Peacocke.
A feature of purpose and power of which F.
R. Buckley of the Motion Picture Mail said —
"This is a picture in which there are no
flaws. It is wonderful. It goes into the
exclusive class — in which we have placed
only two other five reel features during
the last six months which we can recom-
mend to any exhibitor as an absolutely cer-
tain success."
Announcement will be made next week of the
date of a trade showing in New York.
CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION.
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Vice-President & General Manager.
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The Motion Picture Ver^ioa
of the classic novel by^
GEORGE ELIOT
An all-siar casl includinq
Val-KijriGn (Baroness Deiuit3)
RcplecLsed Februarq 19 — '
ProducGcL bu Thanhouser
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More Neoi MUTUAL flASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
'die celebraied co-3tan$
ALEXANDER GADENAr*^
GERTRUDE ROBINSON
in a luonderful five-reel drama-
"I ACCUSE !"
Released Februari| 21-
Produced. 6ij Oaumorit
HARRIS GORDON
and
BARBARA GILROY
in a jeuiel of rare ^eitinq-
THE OVALOIAnOND
Afive-r^pl drama
Rplpased February 24—'
Booh -fhrout^h anxf
of the 5ixti|-eiqhr"
Mufuaf ExchcLnaei
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MUTUAL PICTURES
February 12, 1916
MOPfiRK 5PHm
t
The veil of 3,000 years is lifted. An Egyptian
beauty leaves a temple on the ancient Nile to be reborn
into modern society — in her blind quest to learn, "What is Love?"
This enthralling, gorgeous three-part "Flying A" drama
searches out all the human emotions — bares the soul of a 'woman
so cold, so unresponsive that she is known as "A Modern Sphinx."
Thrilling adventures beset Asa's path — the poisoning
of an Egyptian lover — the mysterious passage of three centuries —
the modern occultist's visit — the modern lover's success in awaken-
ing her love and passion.
Superbly staged — s^vif t-moving, big with realism —
this stupendous production features the eminent abilities of
Winifred Greenwood — Edward Coxen
Released Feb. 15
Directed by
Charlea Bartlett
Comedy. Neva Gerber-
Released Feb.
When the Light Came
Three-Reel "Mustang"
Drama, with Anna Little and
Thomas Chatterton.
Released Feb. 18
Ella Wanted to Elope
Clever One-Reel "Beauty"
-Dick Rosson
16
The Battle of Cupidovitch
Another Corking "Beauty"
One-Part Comedy. Carol Hallo-
w^ay, John Steppling, John Sheehan.
A big round of amusing situations
and surprises.
Released Feb. 20
All "Flying A,'* *' Beauty** and
Mustang" productions are dis-
tributed thro'out the United States
and Canada exclusively by Mutual
film Corporation.
American Film Co,, Inc.
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON
President
ChicagOt Illinois
February 12, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE
DE LUXE EDITION
895
Arthur Maude— Constance Crawley
These celebrated co-stars score
a triumph in this electrifying five-reel ^
"Flying A" Masterpicture De Luxe Edition — "Powder!"
A w^hirlpool of international intrigue re- ^
suits when two warring nations attempt to con-
trol a new American explosive. Moments are tense I
with terrors, suspense, thrills, bitter struggles!
The swift political plot uncovers sen-
sations—the Woman Spy in the confidence of
Three Nations — the Secret Service — the Scourge of
Shells in the War Zone — - the blowing up of the
American Powder Mill. The fierce spell of it grips
mind and heart!
Released February 10th.
All "Flying A" Productions are distributed throughout the United
States and Canada exclusively by Mutual Film Corporation.
American Film Company, Inc.
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON. President
Chicago, Illinois
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February 12, 1916
MUTUAL SPE
Xhe Girl
and the
Game" is now known
to exhibitors everywhere as a mar-
vel of producing originality and sheer
daring. Helen Holmes is Filmdom's most
fearless heroine. Terrific leaps from bridges—
from speeding trains— hair-raising fights— here-
tofore unattempted sensations cause spectators
to gasp with astonishment. Climax follows cli-
max in a stupendous succession of surprises !
The Story In Over 1000 Newspapersl
Millions are reading Frank H. Spearman's
gripping railroad film novel in the leading newspapers of the
country. Think of this record-breaking newspaper co-operation — over
twice that given any previous serial ! Your patrons want "The Girl and the Game"!
New Voi-h World
Pittsburgh Press
atlanta Constitution
Omaha Bee
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis Star
Chicago Evening Post
Detroit Journal
Baltintore /imerican
Boston Globe
Cincinnati Times-Star
Kansas City Journal
Los Angeles Tribune
Dallas Journal
n/lilwaukee Sentinel
Louisville Herald
Philadelphia North american
Itlemphis Commercial Appeal
IMew Orleans Times-Picayune
San Francisco Chronicle
St, Louis Globe-Democrat
Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Cleveland Leader
and One Thousand Others,
Clinch Record Receipts
For Fiiieen Weeks!
Booking "The Girl and the Game" is booking a certainty— and
not just a solid success, but a monumental box-office triumph! The keenest
competition is snowed under — the slowest nights become the busiest. "The Girl and
theGame" — beautiful Helen Holmes and her daring company— cause crowds to stampede your house.
Act Now! Make the bumper profits flood your cash drawer. Make big
money for fifteen weeks— one two-act chapter released each week. WIRE your
nearest Mutual Exchange today.
For booking information apply to "The Girl and the Game" department
of any Mutual Exchange, or at Mutual Home Office, New York City
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION
Publicity Offices:
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON. President
222 South state Street
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
897
CIAL FEATURE
The lightning thrills of "The Girl and
the Game" are giant hammer strokes of suc-
cess for exhibitors. Theatres which have been featuring special
attractions for years announce "The Girl and the Game" has outstripped all
previous attendance records ! Chapter Seven is now appearing— and with over half the
production shown, exhibitors realize that the power of this railroad film sensation is sus-
tained to the limit in every chapter. The daring exploits of Helen Holmes leave audi-
ences breathless, shouting, wildly applauding! In Chapter Seven Helen is shot from a
fast train — on a rope — to a speeding automobile— a thrill that creates a pandemonium
of enthusiasm!
Every Chapter Guaranteed
to Show Definite Thrillsl
The thrills in each chapter
are guaranteed to exhibitors
by President Hutchinson. Every
chapter has distinct exploits of Helen
Holmes which strike the high
mark for smashing climaxes.
Every chapter is a tremen-
dous production costing over
$33,000. Over half a million
dollars have been spent on
the fifteen chapters! "The
Girl and the Game" is
the greatest serial suc-
cess of all film exper-
898
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MUTUAL PICTURES
Whirlwind fun follows the
flirtations of "Fickle Madge"— she is as
changeable as a summer breeze. Her lovers, laughable
Vogue characters, stir up a riot of ludicrous situations. Another
tremendous Vogue comedy with a unique plot providing "slapsticks with
a reason." Another big box-office success!
Released February 6
Sammy vs. Cupid — Released Feb. 3
A convulsing gymnasium adventure that is as strenuous
as its setting indicates. Five Thousand Laugh-Power Comedy !
Vogue Comedies bring the big .crowds — delight — enthuse ! They adver-
tise your theater. They pour big profits into your box office. Book them today !
VOGUE FILMS, Inc.
Executivea:
JOSEPH H. FINN
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON
Publicity Offices: 222 So. State St.,
Slapsticks With a Reason
Diatributed throughout
the UnitedStatea and
Canada exclusively
by Mutual Film
Corporation^
February 12, 1916
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WEDNESDAY FEB. 9
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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''They
Shattered
the
Sabbath
Calm
With
Shrapnel
Nuggets
of
Explosive
Laughter"
remarked Kitty Kelly in the Chicago Tribune after a happy half-
hour with that funniest of funny comedians —
HARRY WATSON, Jr.
of BICKEL and WATSON
in
The Mishaps of
Musty Suffer
at the Ziegfeld Theatre.
Just a chuckling, bubbling
rippling, never ending
stream of laughs
that keeps them coming back, from week to week, for more
That's the verdict of such representative houses as THE
STRAND and BILTMORE, New York; THE SCOLLAY
SQUARE and GORDON OLYMPIA of Boston; KUNSKY'S
CIRCUIT of beautiful Detroit houses— THE STRAND at Hart-
ford—THE TABOR GRAND at Denver— no finer picture thea-
tres in all the world and none that cater to a clientele harder to
please, more fastidious, more ultra-critical!
The Mishaps of Musty Suffer
are comprised in a one-a-week series of TEN COMEDIES for
which we are accepting EXCLUSIVE SHOWINGS PRELIMI-
NARY TO THEIR GENERAL RELEASE.
You don't have to speculate. See them first. If a glance at the
list of theatres now playing them doesn't convince you, call the
nearest KLEINE office for screen inspection. Then let the
KLEINE man give you details of our new and novel plan for
EXCLUSIVE ADVANCE-OF-RELEASE-DATE EXHIBI-
TIONS.
GEORGE KLEINE, sos e. i rsth st., New York City
New York
226 W. 42nd St.
Chicago
166 N. State St,
Atlanta
71 Walton St.
Boston
14 Piedmont St.
DeHver
405 Railroad Bldg.
Kansas City
209 Ozark Bldg.
Dallas
1812'/2 Commerce St.
Philadelphia
1309 Vine Street
Seattle
204 Orpheum Theatre Bldg.
Los Angeles
S14 W. 8th St.
Minneapolis
708 First Ave.. N.
San Francisco
234 Eddy Street
Montreal
204 St. Catherine St., W
Pittsburgh
123 Fourth Ave.
Cincinnati
138 West 7th St.
Toronto
96 Bay St.
New Orleans
103 Nbia Bldg.
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February 12, 1916
COMEDY ^^^^^^ F T LNIS
Vim Comedy, 'Thursday, February 10th
^^Bungle's Rainy Day"
?-Who Is Bungles-?
BUNGLES is Fernandea Perez, a world
famous comedian, recently from Italy, for-
merly known as "Tweedledum, the world-
famous fun-maker."
One of the Funniest Men in Filmdom, long
heading the list in largest European producing
company.
"BUNGLE'S RAINY DAY" is one of the
finest. There is a mixup from Bungles* love
affair, to police force, fire department and
villagers in general.
Bungles, ably supported by Elsie MacLeod.
Vim Comedy 9 Friday, February 11th
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The High Sign''
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JABBS
TheMYSTERYofthe
MYSTIC SEVEN
JABBS, the lodge man, encounters domestic
difficulties.
POKES, the Villain, treacherous and cun-
ning, steps into the melee, gets the worst of
it, but enjoys revenge on JABBS by revealing
the terrible secrets of "The Mystic -Seven."
A Film of Real Fun; Remember the date!
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We should like to find another term
for this oft mishandled word — one
which truthfully represents the
honesty of purpose and effort we are
putting behind it in the production
of sterling pictures and in selling
service.
But since a better term is not at hand,
we ask you to accept the dictionary's
definition as the top thought of this
organization. .
And, as evidence that this thought
is one consistently at the forefront in
all of our relations with exhibitors,
we beg to offer a few excerpts from
a weighty volume of appreciative
expressions which our patrons have
been good enough to voluntarily
■ make.
"We have run tbe V-L-S-E productions al-
most exclusively in our bouse, and it is indeed
remarkable the success witb wbicb we Kove
met. considering the fact tbat we ran most of
tbe subjects after your first run account bad
run tbem a week and in fart, even reiieflted
on subjects we ourselves bad run, and played _
to a good business eocb time.
"Your suggestioiu bave been of great belp
and benefit to us, altbougb we will admit
tbat we were very bard to convince as to tbe
value of second runs. But once we got tbe
idea, we went abead witb great success."
PAUL HILLMAN,
Manajter Lync Theatre, CiticinnnH
"We lost considerable money m this hous«.
We did not consider tliat there was anv
chance of getting it back. But in the light
of the service which you have rendered us.
we ore thoroughly convinced and ^ith such
reoperation any exhibitor can mfllte a big
success"
GEORGE UPTINCOTT,
Mftnager Lender Theatre. Gloucester, N. J
'***"! also wish to take this opportunity to
thank you for the cooperation which you have
extended us, and to say that it is a greet pleasure
to do business with such an organization.
The concern that hfis a management vJhich
take5 fls much interest in an exhibitor's busi"
ness as if it were iti own, is the one that the
exhibitor can rely upon absolutely,
S. E. GREENBAUM,
Sec y Treos * Goraen Tnefltre AniiKement
CompBny Dnvenport, Iowa
Just how comprehensive is tKe service
to which these exhibitors refer, is illus-
trated on the last page of this adver-
tisement by excerpts from an article
appearing in the editorial columns of
a recent issue of Harper's Weekly.
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in the commercial field, applj) to the sale
of Q moving -picture exhibitor's seats :
and that it is just as essential for the
photoplay producer to help the exhibitor
make a profit on those seat? as it is for
the breakfast food manufacturer to help
the dealer mo">?e the goods off his shelves.
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the V. L. S. E. Company, says: ^'Our
duty is only naff performed when we'
nave soia our goods to the txnihitor.
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to see to it that he resells them to his
own suhstantiai advantage. In order
that this may be accomplished the
V. L. S. E. Con\pany demands that an
exhibitor spend as much for advertising,
as he does for film, and that he must
show the feature at least three consecutive
days.
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in which these principles work out. This
dty has always been a "daily change"
town, until the apostles of the new
method struck it. After much persuasion
the manager of one of the theatres was
prevailed upon to run a feature for a
whole week. Exter\sive advertising was
done in the newspapers, and much bill-
board space was also used. The run
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corded in tnat city, niore than six thou
ond seeing the feature rn the last day
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50.00
Overhead expenses per dov
100.00
Total expenses
175.00
NJet profits per day
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Average receipts per day for
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$550.00
Film rental per day
50.00
Advertising per day
100.00
Overhead expenses per day
100.00
Total expenses
250.00
Met profits per day
$300.00
In other words, the net profits for the
week were $2100 as compared with the
net profits of $875.00 per weel( under the
old system, or e gain of $1325.
All this is indicative of the new
tendency in the moving- picture business.
Chaotic and reckless at the start, it is fast
being put on a safe and sound basis.
In a business as well as artistic sense, the
"movies" are on the rise.
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FEATURING
Lewis J. Cody
The innocent su£Fer in the trail of circumstantial evidence; the guilty prove
to be members of the family of the prosecuting attorney.
A Feature Drama with a heart pull ; of social interest and founded
on a growing sentiment today against too much reliance on circum-
stantial evidence, when a human life is at stake.
A strong cast — Good direction and an A No. 1 Release.
Special One, Three and Six-Sheet Posters
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WHAT DOES IT
It means BIG BUSINESS
I come back
Because \
This Pathe serial features the
favorites of the "ELAINE'* serials
PEARL W^ITE
CREIGHTON HALE and
SHELDON LEWIS
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Because the story presents
unparalelled opportunities for
mystery and thrill.
and finally
It will be advertised
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MEAN TO YOU?
and AUDIENCES that
Aveek after \veek- Why?
Because
Arthur Stringer and Geo. B. Seitz
are famous; the one for his
novels, the other for his plays; and
they wrote "THE IRON CLAW"
Because Edward Jose, Chief
Director for the Feature Film
Corp'n is producing it, and he
produced "The Beloved Vaga-
bond" and other GOLD ROOSTER
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Newspaper stories by
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Produced by Balboa.
Great Newspaper
Advertising Everywhere!
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"Bill Peter's Kid"
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Fred Behrle
Produced by Rollin S. Sturgeon
"Betty, tKe Boy and tKe Bird"
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The Most Stupendous
From East, West, Nortn ana South come reports of tKe
"THE BATTLE CRT OF PEACE"
history of motion pictures.
"WasKington, D. C, Jan. ig, 1916
Commoaore J. Stuart Blackton,
Vitagrapn Co. of America,
E. i5tK St. & Chestnut Ave.,
Brooklyn, N. T.
We will most assuredly keep tne Battle
Cry over next week. TKe picture nas literally
taken tKe town by storm. It may make you
feel proud to know tKat numberless comments
of praise Kave been offered in beKalf of tKis
wonderful production. Verifying tKe people s
approval tKe receipts of tKe Strand Kave eacK
day passed tKose of former days.
Monday beat Sunday
Tuesday beat Monday
Wednesday beat Tuesday
EacK day Kas set a new record for tKis
nouse. Police were required to Kandle crowds
since opening on Sunday. Crowds lined in
front of tKeatre and for two blocks a'pJaiting
admission.
Tom Moore,
Garden TKeatre."
If you Kave not already booked "TKe Battle Cry of Peace" go to
Preparedness is on tKe tongue of eve
ganda,and 'TKe Battle Cry of Peace" is tKe
Ever)) newspaper in every) city is advertising pre
seeing 'THE BATTLE CRT OF PEACE."
February 12, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 917
Spectacle Ever Screened
tremendous success of tnis film sensation of tne year,
has estaDlisnea a precedent in tne
Read these reports :
"Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. ay, igi6
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton,
Vitagrapn Co. of America,
E. 15th St. & Chestnut Ave.,
Brooklyn, Kl. Y.
Battle Cry bookea originally by us for one
■week was nela over for three weeks, breaking
all records for pictures in Buffalo, as to time,
attendance and box office receipts; consider
Battle Cry tKe ideal picture.
Isidore Moss,
Shea's Hippodrome."
— and tnis telegram from tne Century Theatre, Brooklyn :
Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 21, igi6
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton,
Vitagraph Co. of America,
E. 15th St. & Chestnut Ave.,
Brooklyn, KI. Y.
Played Battle Cry ; turned nearly) two
hundred thousand people away during week."
Glynne & Ward."
tKe nearest V. L. S. E. exchange now and make your arrangements.
ryone. It nas oecome a national propo-
first film drama to promote preparedness.
paredness for you. Tne public are interested in
MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS NOW!
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
READY!
On March Srd Kalem Will Release
A Flock of Skeletons
First Single Reel Issue in The New
Line of Comedies That Will Be
The Smashing Big
Hit of the Year!
PRESENTED IN REGULAR GENERAL FILM SER-
VICE WITHOUT A PENNY OF EXTRA CHARGE!
After the showing of this first release the scramble for
bookings on the one-a-week SIS HOPKINS COME-
DIES will splinter all records. Something new in comedy
at last. Slapstick? Well — yes, when legitimate. Refined?
Of course. They are — no! — you can't describe them.
They are laughs— LAUGHS— LAUGHS!
Sis Hopkins Needs No Introduction
"Get Aboard at the Start!
February 12, 1916
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You're Right! "Ham" is Better Than Ever!
HAM THE DIVER
Released Tuesday, February 22nd
Proves This Even More Strongly Thaui "Ham Takes a Chance," the
Splitting Comedy That Marked His Return to the Screen.
Side
In "Ham the Diver," Ham and Bud succeed in bluffing their way into jobs as deep-sea divers. Ham does the "water
stuff," while it is Bud's job to pump the air and pull Ham back to solid earth again. But you can't blame Bud
for forgetting his job when pretty Etliel happens along— especially when the fix th^<t Ham finds himself in providi s a
Comedy with a chuckle and smile from start to finish.
Posters that "pull them in" — One and three Sheets on this comedy and a stock "Ham and Bud" three-
sheet that is a never-failing business booster.
THE NIGHT WATCH
A compelling one-reel drama, big in theme and han-
dled in striking fashion. A weak-willed youth lying at
death's door, a physician struggling grimly to kindle
into flame the last remaining spark of life, only to sud-
denly learn from the lips of his own erring daughter
that this youth is the cause of his life's greatest sorrow
— there are the materials that have made this tense
one-reeler.
Released Friday, February 25th. One and three-sheet,
4-color lithographs of striking design.
EARNING HIS SALT
Second in the New Wednesday "Ethel Teare Comedies"
Fascinating Kthel Teare, of the dancing eyes and
alluring dimples, is featured in these one-a-week come-
dies that will soon make Wednesday one of the most
popular days on your calendar. In "Earning His Salt,"
vivacious Ethel finds her sweetheart a trifle too flirta-
tious, and, in addition, inclined to take business as a
joke. Ethel cures his faults in a rollicking comedy.
Released Wednesday, February 23rd. One and three-
sheet Lithographs of the Katchy Kalem Kind
There Are Some Surprises Coming to You in "The Hazards of Helen." Watch
for Later Announcements of the Coming Sensational Episodes in the
Original Railroad Series, Featuring
HELEN GIBSON
The Most Daring Actress in Pictures
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February 12, 1916
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Facts and Comments
OUR idea of conducting a publication intended both
for the printing of the news and the rendering of
service is to get and keep in the closest personal
touch with the readers. Hence time and again members
of the staff of The Moving Picture World have hunted
the exhibitor in his lair and mingled with him. The
mingling has always been to good purpose, and has
never failed to increase our capacity for serving him.
Only by continuous visits to the firing line are we able
to appreciate the difficulties and problems of the reader.
Any advice or assistance offered to the reader to be of any
value must be based on practical knowledge and experi-
ence. To sit enthroned on an editorial desk and view
the world of films from a dazzling altitude of theory
and speculation may constitute a picturesque form of
in-door sport, but its worth to the exhibitor or to any
other branch of the industry is absolutely nil
THE painted tongues of old Dame Rumor are wag-
ging with unusual fervor in these days. If one
IjeUeved even half of all the rumors lazily floating
on the River of Doubt, one would have to despair of
the future of the industry. We have had these "rumor-
ous" epidemics before and they certainly do furnish
forth most e.xcellent food for gossip When all the
rumors have died a natural death or are exploded the
industry will go on pursuing the even tenor of its up-
ward wav.
H
OW long will this era of adaptations last? The
visualization of popular fiction was at first a
delightful novelty, but the gloss of novelty is
gone. Have we no playwrights who think in terms
of the screen? Must the motion picture forever de-
pend on light that is reflected or refracted? W^e are
convinced that sooner or later the dramatic literature
of the screen will be more than fifty per cent, original.
When that day comes it will mark an era of new power
and popularity for the motion picture.
RECENTLY we spoke of the too prevalent and
indiscriminate use of '"close-ups." Another evil
complained of by not only exhibitors but likewise
the patrons of motion picture entertainments is the intro-
duction of too much "fading" at the beginning or the
closing of a scene. "Fading" just like "close-ups" has its
place on the screen and when used with good judgment
supported by a sense of artistic value, it is quite effec-
tive. When it is overdone, however, it quickly becomes
tiresome to the public and is a distinct imposition on the
exhibitor who is paying for a large number of useless
inches of film.
* * *
IT'S all very well for the reformers and agitators to
fight the use of cigarettes on the screen, ^^'e our-
selves have no use whatever for the abominations
either on or off the screen, but how is the villainess
in the melodrama to be indicated? We suspect any
female character the moment she sits on a table, but
we cannot be sure — mathematically certain as it were
— until she begins to smoke her cigarette. Then we
know.
* * *
MAY we ask a little question of those great men
who censor the motion pictures in Ohio,
Kansas, Pennsylvania and some other places?
Isn't it just possible that they are trying to force their
tastes on us? Of course their tastes may be"so much
better than ours, but you know how men will fight for
their own way when it comes to a question of taste.
* * ♦
A LITTLE fact with just one comment : Crafts of
Washington, the chief enemy of the motion pic-
ture, has sent us a little note accompanying a
copy of the "revised edition of the Smith-Hughes
Bill." This revised edition according to the same
Crafts embodies "changes suggested by Messrs. Hod-
kinson, Myers, Lasky, Friend and others in motion
picture business and Crafts, Chase, Barber and other
welfare workers." What a mingling of names.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Criticising the Critic
February 12, 191&
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
A MAN who occupies two points of view, those
of critic and playwright, may have a broader
outlook than from one viewpoint, and, though
this may not be advantageotis as a critic, it certainly is
as a playwright. One of the greatest of critics, also
one of the greatest of playwrights, asks "Why should
those who cannot create take upon themselves to esti-
mate the value of creative work?" and he almost im-
mediately answers his own question. "If not a single
fragment of art-criticism had come down from Hel-
lenic days, it would be none the less true that the
Greeks were a nation of art-critics, and that they in-
vented the criticism of art just as they invented the
criticism of everything else. For, after all, what is our
primary debt to the Greeks? Simply the critical sprit."
"This spirit, which they exercised on questions of
religion and science, of ethics and metaphysics, of pol-
itics and education, they exercised on questions of art
also, and, indeed, of the two supreme and highest arts.
Life and Literature, life and the perfect expression of
life, they have left us the most flawless system of
criticism the world has ever seen." "All imaginative
work is deliberate and self-conscious, and self-con-
sciousness and the critical spirit are one." "An age
which has no criticism is either an age in which art is
immobile, hieratic, and confined to the reproduction of
formal types, or an age which possesses no art at all."
"The tendency of creation is to repeat itself — it is the
critical faculty that invents fresh forms."
Very beautiful and possibly true, but the critic who
sets out to review examples in an incomplete art, one
lacking in tradition and examples selected through
long centuries of creative effort, one merely in a state
of evolution, is up against a difficult proposition. Of
those tmforttmate reviewers associated with this or
that irresponsible publication, whose dictum is value-
less, little need be said. That they are compelled to
become mere adjimcts to one or another publicity de-
partment of producing concerns reflects, not on them,
but on their employers.
But nearly every critic feels hedged in by conflicting
responsibilities. In the interests of all, the art of pro-
duction must improve, and manifestly there can be no
classing the worst examples with the best. As a mat-
ter of common justice there must be discrimination,
yet it does not seem fair to deal harshly with modest
inexperience. While little consideration need be exer-
cised toward the producer who makes extravagant
claims for a product so decidedly inferior that it is be-
low the average of quality, such extreme cases are
rare. The critic is oftenest called upon to exercise
judgment in sifting merits from faults in one compo-
sition.
To l;)e a connoisseur, to be unbiased, to be fearless,
to be all that he should be and be loved as well no critic
need expect — the best he can hope for is to win the
respect of high-minded men among exhibitors and pro-
ducers and enjoy the purely secret satisfaction of hav-
ing done his level best with all the courage and intel-
ligence at his command.
From the point of view of a playwright I have felt
the sting of seemingly-unjust criticism. Sometimes I
have realized that the faults found were mine, and I
have sought to remedy them in subsequent composi-
. tion, but I do not recall having thanked any critic for
telling me the bitter truth, not. at least, as I have
thanked him when that truth was palatable. On such
occasions I have openly declared his capability.
Sometimes the producer, especially when he is new
in the game, rises in his wrath and threatens to with-
draw his advertisement, cut oft' his best means of com-
munication with the exhibitor, unless the author of an
unfavorable comment is thrown out of employment, as
if a contemptible wrong must be done to the writer
who had the best interests of his paper at heart in order
to atone for a possible error of judgment, inore likely
a bitter drop of tonic truth. But wise producers never
attempt to bully the press. The}' even think it over,
though it is hard to convince a mother that HER child
has any faults, and they have even been known — this
is no exaggeration — to thank the man who applied the
caustic, thank him after the wotmd has healed.
There are plenty of producers today who realize that
a critic could not exist as one if he sold his conscience.
Not to be bought, not to be cajoled, not to be bullied,
the capable critic devotes many of his best hours to
generous appreciation, to unrewarded help, to kindly
encouragement — who else in the entire btisiness can
be credited with more spontaneous efforts to do good?
Art for the author may be merely expressive, for the
critic it is ever impressive.
The critic who attempts deception, who imagines
that he is fooling anybody, will soon be found out and
scorned accordingly. There are perils enough in his
work without his adding insincerity to them. It is his
first duty to get at the truth. He does this through
his impressions — his sensibilities become refined by
constant application to his work. When he watches
the public verdict to determine whether or not his
judgment is keeping good time, he is most surely on
his way to the realization of his ambition and to the
ultimate release of the best that is in him. He is learn-
ing how to foretell.
Nearly every review from a dependable source is
closely scrutinized by the exhibitor, so closely that he
soon learns to rightly estimate each ounce of informa-
tion he examines. On his support largely depends the
advertising value of a periodical devoted to moving
picture interests, and the critic who fails to consider
him does not truly consider the best interests of his
paper. The exhibitor wants to get at the truth. This
does not mean that the public should not be considered,
nor does it mean that criticism should not be creative
for the producers' sake.
The highest criticism may well be "a creation within
a creation." "The meaning of any beautiful created
thing is as much in the soul of him who looks at it with
full appreciation as in the soul of him who wrought it."
It is even possible, especially in a composite art, for
the completed product to achieve an effect beyond that
conceived by either author or director.
Though the first requirement of criticism is ability
to judge the quality of an artistic work, it is manifestly
impossible for the critic not to reveal some of his own
personality in what he writes, but that personality, if
it be neither fawning nor fractious, often gives charm
and variety to the review. We look at an object of art
from difl^ering angles, and its beaut}' — "beauty is the
symbol of all symbols" — may have as many meanings
as a man has models. An inspiring work of art has a
new secret for each one of tis, a secret to be revealed
throusfh criticism.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Motion Picture Men Greet President
Chief Executive of the United States Is the Guest of the Motion Picture Board of Trade at Big
Banquet at Biltmore Hotel In His Happiest Vein President Wilson Gives a Heart to
Heart Talk to His Enthusiastic Hosts — All Branches of Trade Well Represented and
Event Is Pronounced the Most Auspicious in History of Motion Pictures in America.
By W. Steph
IT ALL came about in the eternal fitness of things — the
President of the United States made a most graceful bow
to the Motion Picture and said a lot of cordial and inti-
mate things to a most representative gathering of motion
picture men. The great assemblage in the Biltmore Thurs-
day night, January 21, was far more than a tneeting and far
more than a banquet — it was a demonstration. It was a
double demonstration. The chief magistrate of the nation
demonstrated that the motion picture has reached its meri-
dian in public favor and esteem — his attendance and his
speech were the outward and visible signs of the prestige
and the importance which the New Art has attained. The
audience demonstrated its appreciation of the President's
tribute .to the screen, and, it must he ^aid, likewise demon-
strated "its own quality. Some sucli thought as this surely
was growing in the President's mind while he cast his eyes
over the brilliant and lively assemblage. His scrutiny was
extremely well-bred, but it was none the less thorough.
Mr. Wilson has carried off some very definite impressions
from the banquet hall on the 19th floor of the Biltmore.
The President At His Best.
It has been said that the great leaders in a democracy
feel a renewal of their faith and take fresh impulse and
courage from close contact
with the people. Undoubt-
edly this was true of Presi-
dent Wilson on his last visit
to New York. When the film
men last saw him but two
short weeks ago he looked
care-worn and seemed to be
buoyed up by a visible efTort
On Thursday night, on the
contrary, there was discerni-
ble that clearness of the eye
which is often the reflec-
tion of the clearness of the
mind: his step was elastic,
his manner suggested the
distinguished scholar who had
stepped forth from his closet
and rejoiced to mingle with
the red-blooded world. By
the ' way. the President left
us motion picture men in
no doubt about the generoiis
quantity of that fluid in his
own veins. Indeed, one of
the most charming things
about his visit and his speech
was the tone of frankness
and even intimacy which
crept into his utterance from
the very first and which not
only commanded our respect,
but which instantly won all
our hearts. Before other
public bodies he may have
discussed the momentous is-
sues in our national life with
greater gravity and with
more formal words, and even
with more deliberation. To
us, however, he gave a
glimpse of his heart; to us he
addressed the utterances of
his inmost soul. Beneath the
vein of jest there ran a cur-
rent of very strong and genu-
ine and honest human emo-
tion. When the film men were
thus taken into the con- .^ -—
f^dence of the President their response was immediate
and sincere. There is the applause perfunctory, and there
is the applause spontaneous, and there are many mixed
grades. Thursday night the President's speech 'evoked
none but the spontaneous kind. It was the tribute of
en Bush.
man to man and much of it from woman to man, which made
it all the more precious.
The committee which had been appointed by the Board
of Trade to receive the President and Mrs. Wilson, con-
sisting of J. R. Freuler, E. A. MacManus, J. W. Binder,
William .-K. Johnston, Patrick A Powers and W. Stephen
Bush, received word soon after 10 o'clock that the President
had left the Waldorf-Astoria and was on his way to the
Biltmore The committee, assisted by Mrs. J. Stuart Black-
ton and Mrs. Dudley Field Malone, immediately proceeded
to perform its duty and semi-circled about the entrance on
Forty-third Street, which had been specially reserved for
the President and his party.
There was a brief wait presently broken by crashes of
the national anthem and by the tread of soldiers. The Coast
.Artillery, the escort of the President, formed a guard of
honor about the carriage containing Mr. Wilson and his
party. The President alighted, helped Mrs. Wilson to de-
scend to the sidewalk and then followed by his unofficial
retinue entered the hotel. Mrs. Wilson, who knew Mrs.
Malone. was escorted by the latter and Mrs. Blackton, while
the President was taken in charge by Mr. Binder. There
was no delay in reaching the elevators, but there was a
moment's confusion when some employee of the hotel
wanted to exclude a party of
alert and active men in eve-
ning clothes who had ap-
peared from no one seemed
to know where. The elevator
with the President in it as-
cended without them, and it
seemed doubtful whether
they would be allowed in
the second elevator when
some one stage-whispered
"Secret Service," and there
was no more hesitation.
The President and Mrs.
Wilson lost no time in get-
tin.g from their little recep-
tion parlor into the banquet
hall. From the moment the
chief magistrate entered the
liall and the band began to
play there appeared that re-
markable mutual and sym-
pathetic understanding be-
tween the honored guest of
the evening and his hundreds
of eager hosts. It resounded
out of the cheers and toasts
given with such sincerity,
both to the President and to
the First Lady of the Land;
it shone out in the speech he
made, it characterized every
move of guest and hosts cul-
minating in a close and
friendly approach of the one
to the others.
What Manner of Audience
Met the President.
I have delayed the descrip-
tion of the audience too long.
The story is not plain and no
inferences are warranted until
the reader has had a glimpse
of this audience. I have char-
acterized it as brilliant and
lively. As the President said:
"When you think of a great
nation, ladies and gentlemen,
are not thinking of a visible thing; you are thinking
spiritual thing," he responded subconsciously, perhaps,
to the atmosphere of his audience.
There was a manifest spiritual force in that gathering.
The women and the men kindled with enthusiasm for the
you
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
most democratic of arts — the Motion Picture; they were
there to attest their loyalty and evince their joy. and some-
thing in that honest and contagious enthusiasm must have
caught the President. The audience radiated with intelli-
gence. The creative minds of the art were present; great
writers and statesmen were present; the pioneers were
present, no less enthused than the newest recruit. One
splendid touch took this audience out of the common-place
and redeemed it from the bane of the average — I mean the
touch of Bohemianism. It was all-pervading just because it
w-as all very subtle. An honest joy of living, a humble sat-
isfaction with one's mission in life, a love of color and a
worship of beauty — will you, gentle reader, allow me to ofYer
you this as a substitute for a formal definition of Bohemian-
ism. It's the creed of many motion picture men at any rate.
The scene in the handsome banquet hall at the rising of
the President will never be forgotten by any of the nine
hundred men and women who were lucky enough to witness
it, indeed to be parts of it. When, in the course of an
elaborated speech. Commodore Blackton said that every
good American citizen ought to uphold the President, the
applause of the audience rose in cyclonic waves. It heart-
ened the President; I sat near enough to him to bear tes-
timony.
The President spoke ex tempore. He is an extremely
fluent speaker. Oratorical flourishes and melodramatic
climaxes he obviously disdains, but in the coining of felici-
tous phrases and in epigrammatic eloquence no public
speaker of the day may be compared with him. Mr. Wil-
son's best and most obedient servant is the English language.
The driving power in all his public utterances is unmis-
takable sincerity. His voice is clear and smooth, his deliv-
ery not ungraceful, his gestures are few but natural and
efifective.
Gets in Quick Touch With His Hearers.
He put himself in symathy with his audience in his first
four sentences: "Mr. Toastmaster, ladies and gentlemen: I
wondered, when I was on my way here, what would be
expected of me. It occurred to me, perhaps, that I would
only be expected to go through the motions of a speech.
And then I reflected that, never having seen myself speak,
and generally having my thoughts concentrated upon vyhat
I had to say, I had not the least opinion what my motions
were when I made a speech — because it has never occurred
to me, in my simplicity, to make a speech before a mirror.
If you will give me timj, I will rehearse this difficult task
and return and perform it for you."
The audience was surprised as well as amused. The very
next words showed that the President was familiar by de-
sign and not at all by any accident.
"I have sometimes been very much chagrined in seeing
myself in a motion picture." he continued when the laughter
had spent itself. "I have often wondered if I really was that
kind of a guy (great laughter and applause). The extra-
ordinary rapidity with which I walked, for exainple (laugh-
ter), the instantaneous and apparently automatic nature of
my motions; the way in which I produce uncommon gri-
maces and altogether the extraordinary exhibition I make of
myself sends me to bed very unhappy." (Laughter.)
At this point Friend Richardson, the projection expert
seated right across the hall from the President, gloated in
obvious glee and mentally shouted, "Overspeeding."
Formality Thrown to the Winds.
This departure from the dry and formal simply captured
the audience and it gave way to unrestrained merriment.
The President continued:
"I often think to myself that although all the world is a
stage, and men and women but actors upon it. after all the
external appearances of things are very superficial indeed.
"I am very much more interested in what my fellowmen
are thinking about than in the motions through which they
are going, and while we unconsciously display a great deal
of human nature in our visible actions, there are some very
deep waters within which no picture can sound.
"When you think of a great nation, ladies and gentle-
men, vou are not thinking of a visible thing; you are think-
ing of a spiritual thing. I suppose a man in public office
feels this with a peculiar poignancy because what it is im-
portant for him to know are the real, genuine sentiments and
emotions of those people.
"I found out what was going on in Mexico in a very singu-
lar way — by hearing a sufficiently large number of liars talk
about it. (Laughter). I think the psychological explana-
tion will interest you. You know that the truth is consistent
with itself; one piece matches another. Now, no man is an
inventive enough liar not to bring in large sections of truth
in what he is saying. (Laughter). And after all the liars
have done talking to you about the same subject, it will
come to your consciousness that long and large pieces of
what they said match; that in that respect they all said the
same thing; that the variations are lies, and the consistencies
are the truth. (Laughter.)
"They will not all tell you the same piece of the truth, so
that if you hear enough of them you may get the whole of
the truth (laughter). And yet it is very tedious to hear men
lie, particularly when you know they are lying. (Laughter.)
You feel like reminding them that really your time is im-
portant to you, and that you wish they would get down to
business and tell you what is really so; but they don't; they
want this adventure of their invention; they want to give
an e.xcursion to their minds before they get down to busi-
ness. And what I particularly object to is a very able man
with a lot of invention coming to me and lying to me, be-
cause then the interview is very tedious and long before we
get down to business, I got to know that story so by heart
that the last time a deputation visited me about Mexico
1 thought I would save time, and I told them exactly what
they were going to say to me (laughter), and they went
away very much confused; they wondered how I had heard
it (laughter), because they knew it was not so. (Laughter
and applause.)
"And yet underneath all of this are those great pulses
which throb in great bodies of men, and drive the great
powers of state. And I wonder how men venture to try to
deceive a great Nation. There never was a profounder say-
ing than that of Lincoln's, that you can fool all the people
sometimes, and some people all the time, but you can not
fool all the people all the time. (Applause.)
"The best way to silence any friend of yours whom you
know to be a fool is to induce him to hire a hall. (Laughter.)
Nothing chills pretense like exposure; nothing will bear the
tests of examination for a shorter length of time than pre-
tense. At least so I try to persuade myself, and yet there
are some humbugs that have been at large a long time.
(Laughter). I suppose there is always a rising generation
whom they can fool, but the older heads ought not to per-
mit themselves to be fooled; and I should think that in a
year like the year 1916, when there is to be a common reck-
oning for everybody, men would hurry up and begin to tell
the truth. (Laughter). They are not hurrying about it; they
are taking their time; but the American people are going
to insist upon it before this year is over — that everybody
comes up and is counted on the great questions of the day.
They are not going to take any excuses; they are not going
to take any pretenses; they are going to insist upon the goods
delivered on the spot (applause), and anybody that declines
to deliver them is going to go bankrupt and ought to go
bankrupt. Everybody ought to get what's coming to them.
But I came here to say that I hoped you would not believe
that I am what I appear to be in the pictures you make of
me. I really am a pretty decent fellow (laughter and ap-
plause), and I have a lot of emotions that do not show on
the surface; and the things that I don't say would fill a
library. (Laughter. The great cross of public life is that
you are not allowed to say all the things that you think."
Delightful Presidential Confessions.
These presidential confessions were delightful, and the
audience yearned for more. In a democracy the people love
to see the great unbend, they hate perfection whether real
or. assumed. Hence the keen relish of the audience for the
President's avowed human weaknesses. Mr. Wilson never
before bared his heart so completely: a thousand skilled
interviewers never drew from him a tithe of this insight
into the feelings of a President who would like to get back
at his pursuers. Mr. Wilson turned fully around and looked
the men around the speakers table closely in the eye as he
continued:
"Some of my opinions about some men are extremely
picturesque, and if you could only take a motion picture of
them, you would think it was Vesuvius in eruption. And
yet all these volcanic forces, all these things that are going
on inside of me, have to be concealed under a most grave
and reverent exterior; and I have to make believe that I
have nothing, but respectable and solemn tlioughts all the
time; whereas there is a lot .going on inside of me that
would be entertaining to any audience anywhere."
Mr. Wilson had said something about a great statesman
and a cocked hat. but that was before he became the official
tenant of the White House. He went on:
"I am very much complimented that you should have
allowed me to come in at this late hour in your feast, and
without partaking of the pleasures of conversation, to make
you all, whether you would or not, listen to me talk. My
object in life is not talking. I wish there were less talkin,^
to do. I wish that not everybody had to be persuaded to
do the right thing. I wish that the things that are obvious
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925
did not have to be ex-
plained. I wish that princi-
ples did not have to be re-
expounded.
"We all, in our hearts, agree
upon the fundamental prin-
ciples of our lives, of our hfe
as a nation. Now, we ought to
tax ourselves with the duty
of seeing that those principles
are realized in action; and no
foolinti about it. The only
difficult things in life, ladie.^
and gentlemen, are the applica-
tions of the principles of right
and wrong. I can set forth
the abstract principles of right
and wrong; and so can you.
But when it comes down to
an individual item of conduct,
whether in public affairs or
private affairs— there comes the
pinch! In the first place, to see
the right way to do it; and
in the second place, to do it
that way. If we could only
agree that in all matters of
public concern, we would ad-
journ our private interests, look
each other frankly in the face,
and say, 'We are all ready at
whatever sacrifice of our own
interest, to do in common the
thing that the common weal
demands,' what an irresistible
force America would be!
"I can point out to you a
few men. Of course I am not
going to name them now,
whom every man ought to be
afraia of because nothing but
the truth resides in them.
Men, I have one in particular
in mind whom I have never
caught thinking about himself.
I would not dare make a
pretense in the presence
of that man even if I wanted
to. His eyes contain the pen-
etrating light of truth before
which all disguises fall away.
"Now, suppose we were all
like that; it would hasten the
millenium immensely, and if
Americans were always to do
what, when the real temper of
America is aroused, they do,
the world would always turn
to America for guidance, and
America would be the most
potent and influential force m
all the world. So when I
look at pictures, whether they
move or whether they do not
move, 1 think of all the deep
sources of happiness and of
pain, of joy and of misery that
lie beneath that surface, and I
am interested chiefly in the
heart that beats underneath it
all, for I know that there is the
pulse and the machinery of all
the great forces of the world."
The President ended ab-
ruptly but not inaptly and there
were renewed thunders of ap-
plause. He smiled in recog-
nition, as one who would say;
"Well, friends, I have told
you just how I feel, and I want
you to feel with me."
He and Mrs. Wilson were
escorted back to the reception
parlor, where the President ex-
pressed his pleasure at the
huge and artistic bouquet of
flowers in the hands of his
wife.
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February 12, 1916
J. Stuart Blackton, Toastmaster.
wife. He chatted for just a minute or two with the members
of the reception committee and then left for the Pennsyl-
vania Station, where he took a special train for Washington.
The Banquet a Great Success.
The first annual dinner of the Motion Picture Board of
Trade was held on the nineteenth floor of the Biltniore
Hotel. Eight hundred and fifty tickets had been issued and
not one was left on Wednesday afternoon. Requests by
letter, by wire and in person • came by the dozen all day
Thursday, but they had
^^ ^^ declined. The
gathering at the Bilt-
more. described more
fully in another part of
this report, surpassed
in point of quantity and
of quality any similar
assemblage of film men
in the past. The strong
magnet of attraction
was. of course, the
presence of the chief
magistrate of the na-
tion, but the growing
desire of film men to
get together and be
friends had a good deal
to do both with the
imposing attendance
and the splendid spirit
which prevailed all eve-
ning.
Around the speaker's
table on a raised plat-
form on the southern
side of the hotel were
seen the toastmaster,
Commodore J. .Stuart
Blackton, the president
of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade; Wal
ter W. Irwin, generr.l
manager of the V-L-S-
E. and chairman of the executive committee of the Motion
Picture Board of Trade; J. W. Binder, executive secretary
of the Motion Picture Board of Trade; Roy Howard; Bar-
tow S. Weeks, Justice of the Supreme Court; Hudson Max-
im, the famous inventor; Edwin H. Markham, the equally
famous poet; Bainbridge Colby, the representative of the
Hearst papers; Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady; John R. Freu-
ler, of the Mutual Film Corporation; J. P. Tumulty, secre-
tary to President Wilson; William F. McCombs, George
H. Bell, Hon. Martin W. Littleton, Robert Adamson, Fire
Commissioner of New York; Joseph Engel, of Metro Films;
Nicholas Power, David Bispham, Watterson R. Rothacker,
Dudley Field Malone, Collector of the Port of New York;
X)r. Carey Grayson, Hon. John Purroy Mitchel, Mayor of
New York. E. A. MacManus. and W. Stephen Bush.
Splendid Music, Brilliant Scenes.
The music attracted early attention by reason of its ex-
cellence in the selection of its pro.gram no less than in its
'faultless and spirited execution. The guests began to discuss
the ofiferings on the menu just a little alter 8, prayer having
been offered bv the Rev. Cyrus T. Brady.
The toastmaster began the business of the evening by
reading the following telegrams:
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, President Motion Pirture Board of
Trade of America. IS Eait 41st street. New York :
Am engaged in an important experiment, making it impossible for
me to get away. Regret I cannot be with you to participate in the
festivities of the evening. Please express my good wishes to all.
THOMAS A. EDISON.
3. W. Binder. Dodge City, Kans., Jan. 27, 1016.
Care Hotel Biltmore, New York ;
Please accept heartiest congratulations for yourself and Motion Pic-
ture Board of Trade on progress made thus tar towards strengthening
and uplifting picture business and^ also upon having as guest of honor
at its first ban^4Uet the chief executive of the greatest country in the
world. Regret- exceedingly my inability to attend, but will, with your
permission, rise and drink a silent toast to our worthy President and for
the continued success of the Motion Picture Board of Trade of America
•Greetings. CARL LAEMMLE.
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 20. 1916.
J. W. Binder, Executive Secretary Motion Picture Board of Trade of
America, IH East 41st street. New York City :
Regret exceedingly that the space of three thousand miles prevents
my attending your dinner tomorrow night, particularly upon this oc-
casion, when the workers of our beloved craft are to be honored by the
-presence of his excellency, the President of these United States. I send
to you herewith my very best wishes and will forward my contribution
at once. Sincerely. D. W. GRIFFITH.
Los Angeles, Cal.. Jan. 26. 1916.
J. W. Binder. Secretary Motion Picture Board of Trade, 18 East 41st
street, .N'ew York City, New York :
Jacob W. Binder.
Congratulations on securing as our guest of honor tonight the fore-
most statesman, scholar and historian of America, the President of the
United States. It is high time the people of thi^ "m^n'rv realized that
motion picture photography is no longer a form of frivolous amusement,
but is the last method of
genius for recording human
thought on parchment and
is as great an advance on
the old printing as Gutten-
berg's invention was over
the quill pen. For this
reason we are asking the
reaffirmation of the guar-
antees of the constitution
for a free press.
THOMAS DIXON.
New Jork, Jan. 27, 1916.
J. W. Binder, M. P. Board
of Trade, Biltmore Hotel :
Only confinement to my
bed prevents me from par-
ticipating in the glowing
demonstration of the prog-
ress of the mastodonic in-
dustry of motography. My
sincerest congratulations to
every atom in the trade and
sincerest respects to the
honored guests.
ARTHUR H. SPIEGEL.
Chester B. Beecroft, Motion
Picture Board of Trade
Dinner, Hotel Biltmore:
Following telegram just
received at office from Den-
ver : "Heavy snowslide so
delayed train could not pos-
sibly reach New York be-
fore Friday night, there-
fore, abandoned trip and
returning to Los Angeles.
Please present my greet-
ings and respects to members and guests of the Board of Trade and
express my regret at inability to be with them tonight.
"DAVID HORSLEY."
The Toastmaster's Eloquent Words.
Commodore Blackton made the introductorv speech of
the evening. The President was evidently one of his most
attentive listeners. Mr. Blackton spoke as follows:
Mr. President, Our Honored Guests and Ladies and Gentlemen : It is
my honor and privilege to welcome you here to this, the first annual
banquet of the Motion Picture Board of Trade : and my pleasurable duty
first is to ask you to give a standing toast to the President of the United
States.
Banquets of boards of trade are usually grave and ponderous things.
This affair tonight has be^n made charming by the presence of the First
Lady of our land and of all the=e other charming ladies (applause) ; and
so I want to propose another toast to the ladies, God bless them !
Mr. President and ladies and gentlemen : It is late, and I am going to
speak briefly. The purpose of the Motion Picture Board of Trade is
stated in its insignia which is printed on all the menus ; the eagle with-
out spread wings, bearing nn his breast the words "Progression, Protec-
tion and Promotion." Pro-
tection in every branch of
this great industry ; Pro-
tection for every member
in that industry ; Promo-
tion of harmony, of unity,
and community of inter-
ests : Promotion of fair and
honest business methods
presented with malice to-
ward none and with charity
to all. ( Applause.)
The purpose of the Mo-
tion Picture Board of
Trade is to fight adverse
laws which threaten our in-
dustry, and to see that the
existing laws are main-
tained and properly admin-
istered. The purpose of this
Board of Trade is to gather
together the loose threads
in the warp and woof of
this many-sided profession.
and to weave them on the
loom of progress into a
cloth of silver and gold for
the mutual benefit and
prosperity of all concerned.
(Applause.)
To hark back to the be-
ginning of motion pictures
is not so very far. We
have to turn back time for
about twenty years, and I
know of no other industry
that has grown with such
wonderful rapidity and
reached such startling
magnitude as this industry. In perhaps fen years, cne might say, be-
cause it is in the last ten years, the wonderful strides in this industry
have been accomplished.
And it was when it was discovered that the picture oould play upon
human emotions, could evoke tears or laughter at will — it was then that
other great art was enlisted, the art of literature : and so Shakespeare.
Thackeray. Dickens. Victor Hugo. Dumas, became known to millions of
people, who, before that, had never known even what those names meant.
You have perhaps heard of the man who was asked if he knew his
Shakespeare, and who answered, "Y'es, I have heard of the book, but I
really forget who wrote it."
Dudley Field Malone.
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The Screen's Work for Humanity.
When standard and classic literature began to be shown on the screen
in every city, town, village and hamlet in this country, and m every
other country in the world, men like that learned who wrote Shakespeare,
they learned that Les Miserables did not write Victor Hugo. They
learned that things and places existed of which they had never dreamed,
and a new and wonderful world lull of marvelous possibilities opened
up before the vision of all mankind ; and it was the motion picture that
presented that new world to their visijn. What have pictures done for
humanity? Rather let us say. what have they not done? Campaigns
against disease have been conducted successfully through the motion
picture— warfare against carelessness and campaigns for the prevention
of fire have, I am told by our fire commissioner, resulted in decreasing
greatly the destructive fires in this and every other large city. The
widowed mothers' pension allowance was passed in the State of New
York because of the widespread exhibition of a motion picture showing
the need of such an allowance and through the eftorts of one of the
ladies who took one of these films to Albany and showed it in the
Assembly Chamber.
Preparedness and the seeds of it are being sown to millions of American
citizens now. The latent and perhaps dormant patriotism in their
hearts is being aroused. The fear of God and the fear of the enemy is
being implanted in their hearts, and the motion picture is doing it. I
know that that is so, because I know of a certain manufacturer who re-
ceived a letter from a cer-
tain very famous author,
who shall be nameless be-
cause he is here tonight,
and is very bashful, but he
wrote: "I am a believer in
preparedness. I have been
married eight years"
( laughter and applause) .
Pardon me ; you did not let
me finish. "I have been
married eight year:?, and
my wife does not believe in
preparedness." ( Laughter. )
"At least, she did not. but
now she has been converted.
Last night she saw a pre-
paredness movie and this
morning she wants me to
buy an aeroplane or a bat-
1 1 e s h i p or something."
(Laughter.)
In the mining district of
Pennsylvania ten years ago
there were 4,0<;)0 saloons
flourishing. Today in the
same district there are less
than 50i>, and the motion
picture has driven the rest
of them out. (Applause.)
What has become of the
common burlesque show,
the low vaudeville, the
cheap claptrap melo-
drama? The motion picture
was so much better, so
much more real and so
much cleaner that it has
put all o£ those very ob-
jectionable shows entirely
out of business (applause). We hear frantic appeals from professional
agitators and notoriety seekers a'bou the need for censorship. What
has become of the plays of two years ago, the Indecent plays?
The Public the Only Censor.
The public, that great American public, censored them through the box
office, refused to go to see them, and they died in anywhere from two
weeks to less than a season. But remember, ladies and gentlemen, that
the "Old Homestead" and "In Old Kentucky" have been running for
from twenty to twenty-five years, and are still running and making
money for their authors and owners. (Applause.) It is the public, the
fifty million people who every week go to the motion picture shows, who
are the real censors.
I was asked the other day to state what effect the motion picture has
had upon the drama. My answer to that was, the motion picture today
is the drama. (Applause.) The stage play will always be a power, but
the power of the motion picture is a hundredfold. As an illustration.
a popular stage favorite such as Maude Adams or E. H. Sothem plays
to perhaps one thousand people a night, six nights in the week, and two
matinees, or approximately eight thousand persons during one week.
Multiply that by forty weeks, the average theatrical season, and you
have three hundred and twenty thousand people who have seen that play
and that player in one year. As a contrast, take the motion picture star
or any one of the players. They appear in from thirty to fifty different
pictures each year. Those pictures are reproduced in great numbers,
and are shown simultaneously every day, in every city, town, village and
hamlet in the United States. So that in one year the audience of a mo-
tion picture star is over 50,000,000 people, multiplied by as many times
as the film appears in different towns. In other words — and to con-
clude, the motion picture shows to more human beings in one year than
the star of the stage drama shows to in his entire lifetime, if he lives
to be a hundred and starts in when he is one year old. (Applause.)
The greatest name in a nation is that of the head of the nation ; and
the Motion Picture Board of Trade and the industries it represents have
been honored tonight by the presence of the Chief Executive of our
nation, whose hands may every good American citizen uphold at this
time. I have the honor, ladies and gentlemen, to present to you our
honored guest, the President of the United States. (Great applause.)
The story of the President's magnificent response has been
told.
Mayor Mitchel Speaks.
After the President had gone. Commodore Blackton in-
troduced as the next speaker Mayor Mitchel. The Mayor.
said in substance:
Together with my pleasure in attending this dinner and meeting you,
was my gratification at the opportunity of listening to the profound phil-
osophy of the speech of our President (applause), cloaked, as it was,
and always is, in brilliant epigram and metaphor ; but I just came to
Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady.
Edwin Markham.
this dinner from another, where he spoke to representatives of the-
railroad business from every part of the United States upon this great
paramount issue of national defense.
I wish that you could have heard what he said to the men and women
at that dinner. I wish you could have heard him picture the ideal of
America, the ideal of Peace, with justice and with progress ; peace at
home, justice toward other nations, and progress-making for the upbuild-
ing of our democratic institutions, that they may be handed down as a
heritage to posterity.
That he pictured as the ideal of America ; and he pointed out to the
men and women there that
that ideal only can be
achieved if America can be
made while she is doing
that work efficient to pre-
serve the great institutions
that she has built up here,
and to maintain the ideal
of democracy. (Applause.)
He did not say, but I
think is was the spirit of
his speech that now in this
Republic of ours where he,
the leader of this people,
is appealing to the men of
America to pay that mini-
mum physical tax which is
required to make of them
(fficient units in the na-
tional defense, that there is
on trial the very system
and csence of democratic
institutions.
Preparedness the Hour's
Theme and Need.
What will it avail us ;
what will it avail posterity
if we. in the United States,
build up under these in-
stitutions, democracy to the
highest conceivable point of
efficient serviceability, if, at
the same time, democracy
should fail in the elemental
and primal efficiency of self
preservation ? (Applause. )
That is the issue and that is the test and the appeal is
made by the leader of the American people, the President of the United
States, to the citizenship of our nation, to the patriotism of our nation.
It scM'ms to nip that we must say to one another that surely there was a
time when that appeal could not have been made to the American people
without an instant response-. ({Applause.)
Are we to admit that patriotism is languishing in this nation? Surely
not! If there be any apathy upon this matter, it springs not of lack
of patriotism, but of lack of appreciation and understanding of the facts.
The President is now presenting those facts to the nation. Throughout
the country there are ten thousand others who are trying to uphold his
hand-^ and to lend every aid to him and to the Government in bringing
about an effet.'tive system of national defense. Surely, no mare funda-
mental appeal could be made to our people than that which he is making
in these days of the trial of the nation ; and I think it is a privilege
that New York citizens, citizens of this great commonwealth — I might
almost call it — which perhaps, more than any other community in the
United States, has a direct and immediate inPu'-n'^e in the upbuilding of
our national defenses, to have heard the President upon this great ques-
tion tonight ; and it should
be a stimulus to all of us
to renewed efforts to uphold
his hands and to aid him in
securing from the Congress
of our country that legisla-
tion which is necessary to
the upbuilding of the de-
fense of the people of the
I'nited States. (Applause.)
A Brilliant Speech by
Malone.
The Mayor was fol-
lowed by Dudley Field
Malone. who spoke as
follows:
Mr. Toastmaster. ladies
and gentlemen, if I were
sure that I was the last
speaker, I would say it
was eminently appropriate
that, after the speeches
you have heard, we should
all depart peacefully to our
homes. (Laughter and ap-
plause.)
But because I am in the
belief that I am not the last
speaker, I do not make any
such suggestion (laughter) ;
because I know what it is
to intrude on the time of
the following speakers, hav-
ing had intrusions of my
own (laughter), and I am
always mindful of the very
old story, which, in its ancient character, may have novelty to usof
this generation, of the criminal who was brought before the English
jurist, having been convicted of felonious assault, and the purist said.
"You scoundrel. I give you ten years. Now what have you got to say to
that?" He said, "All 1 have to say Your Honor, is that you are very
generous with another man's time." (Laughter).
Ladies and gentlemen, this idea of having anything to do with the
temporary care in a large city of the Chief Executive of the nation is
a hectic job. (Laughter).
I have been on the firing line since ten minutes to six this mnrnmg.
Bainbridge Colby.
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February 12, 1916
having reached home at three o'clock the same morning, and I feel all of
the vigor and enttiusiasm which you hope 1 feel, and which may best
speak an early conclu.sion : But I do want to say to you that I am very,
very happy to have come here, and particularly happy just as an Ameri-
can citizen to pay my tribute of profound gratitude to a man who has
proved in national opinion the practical national political and patriotic
value of the moving pictures in the picture which is doing such tremen-
dous work to arouse public opinion to national preparation and defense —
your toastmaster and my friend, with his picture: Commodore Blackton
and "The Battle Cry of Peace" (applause.), because, ladies and gentle-
men, it is in no spirit of race prejudice, it is in no spirit pro anybody
, or pro anything European that the people of America are bespeaking
the necessity of an adequate defense. We are preparing for a war
against nobody, and we are preparing for a war of no particular dura-
tion and at no particular time, but we have decided as a common sense
people that it were an act of supreme folly that America, dedicated in
her benevolence to the service of mankind, shall not go out with the
smile of Justice on her face and with olive branches in her hand, while
the nations of the earth, armed to the teeth, may, in the future, be
covetous of our institutions and the integrity of the nation.
Peace or War, We Must Be Ready.
And we do not know whether our country may find itself in the midst
of a protracted peace or facing the necessity of war, but whether it be
peace or war, we must have the men of the ready army and the ready
navy sailing the peas to protect the shores of America and as an inter-
national police force to insist on the actuality of the statutes of inter-
national law, and we, of this country, intend to build out of the spirit
of the citizenship the willingness to serve America in time of war as
well as in time of peace, because, whether it be peace or war, the obli-
gation of the citizenship will be there. In peace or war, on the bridge
must stand a man with the grace of God in his hand,
"Meet fire with fire when duty calls,
Or melt his medals to rifle balls.
We are not yet free from the shades of night
In this age of man where might makes right."
"In that windswept realm of eternity
We may find that fable Arcady
Where Love is the King of the things that are.
Our peace is borne on our ships of war.
And to keep your war clouds abaft the sun,
You must bend the keel and cast the gun.
Posterity reaps what ye sow today.
And not kill the harvest need ye pay ;
So fire your forges and dam the bills,
For the wings of peace must have iron quills."
(Applause.)
The toastmaster next called upon Walter W. Irwin as one
of the men who did soine of the strenuous fighting in Wash-
ington. Mr. Irwin spoke briefly of the principles and policies
of the Motion Picture Board of Trade and of the memorable
fight against the Crafts Bill at Washington. He was suc-
ceeded by Edwin Markham, the poet, who delighted the
audience with many humorous autobiographical data and J.
W. Binder, the executive secretary of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade. He said it was a dangerous thing to talk.
He therefore cut his remarks short, "newspaper fashion"
as he put it.
A Picturesque Closing Incident.
The evening or rather the night was not to close without
a picturesque incident, in fact it ended with just a little
anti-climax. The Rev. Dr. Brady had been introduced by
the toastmaster as a man who could ride to success on the
waves of disaster or words to that efl^ect. He added: "How
much he will say depends upon how much you laugh at him
and how much interest you show." The Rev. Doctor did
not respond to this tactful summons as many a vaudeville
performer might have. Instead he established a new record
in after-dinner oratory. Here is the complete and literal
transcript of his speech:
"Ladies and Gentlemen: How do you do? Good night."
Dr. Brady disappeared rapidly. The slowly departing
guests lingered in animated groups and this was the con-
sensus of opinion:
"It was the proudest and the gladdest day in motion
picture history."
Prominent Guests Express Enthusiasm.
That the banquet is regarded as one of the most significant
events in the history of motion pictures is indicated by these
expressions of opinion given to the Moving Picture World
by prominent men:
Nicholas Power, president of the Nicholas Power Com-
pany: "I have attended motion picture functions of all
descriptions in years gone by; but never in my most op-
timistic moment did I dream of a gathering such as that at
the Biltmore. It was a glorious testimony to the value and
importance of our art."
Siegmund Lubin, president of the Lubin Company: "The
Board of Trade is to be congratulated on having secured such
a representative assemblage to welcome the President of
the United States. As I looked around the room it seemed
to me that every branch of the industry was represented at
its best — the men who finance the pictures, the men who
direct them, and the men and women who act in them. When
I ncallcd our humble beginnings it all seemed unbelievable."
Edwin Thanhouser, president of the Thanhouser Company:
".\t last the inotion picture industry is no longer 'in its in-
fancy.' While I have always taken great pride in my con-
nection with the art, I feel now as if my responsibilities
have increased a hundred fold. The Wilson dinner has done
more to give us the position which belongs to us than any
other group of events that has marked our years of endeavor."
Arthur H. Spiegel, president of the Equitable Company:
"It appears particularly significant to me that President
Wilson thought the picture interests of enough importance
to attend the Board of Trade banquet in preference to ac-
cepting the invitations of other organizations. In order to
speak to the picture men he was obliged to disappoint at
least six other gatherings. An event of this kind is indica-
tion enough of our importance in the life of the nation."
John Miller, Buffalo Times Syndicate: "I believe I was
one of the first to recognize motion pictures as a great force
that should be cultivated, not opposed by newspapers. But
if somebody had told me a few years ago that in the year
1916 the picture men would give a banquet attended by the
President of the United States and men representing the
highest accomplishment in all of the arts, I would have con-
fessed hailing from Missouri. I'm not from Missouri any
more. These picture people can do anything."
Samuel Goldfish, executive head of the Lasky Company:
"It is a wonderful testimonial to the motion picture industry
when the President of the United States and the Mayor of
the first city, attend a dinner such as that of Thursday night
and meet on cotnmon ground the men and women respon-
sible for the industry's growth. I only hope and earnestly
pray that the men engaged in this business will put into
actual practice some of the splendid and inspiring prin-
ciples of conduct expounded by the President."
Joseph Engel, treasurer Metro Corporation: "In the his-
tory of motion pictures there has been no more significant
event than the presence of President Wilson at the banquet
of our Board of Trade. It was an honor that all of us must
appreciate and we should work to keep photoplays up to a
standard that will justify the esteem in which they are held
today."
.■^dolph Zukor, president of Famous Players: "The pres-
ence of the President of the United States at the motion
picture banquet indicates in the most definite manner the
real dignity and prestige with which the film industry is now
associated in the minds of the great leaders of thought and
activity throughout the world. The moral support given
the screen art by the presence of the nation's chief executive
on this occasion is a manifestation of the remarkable ad-
vancement generally conceded to our great industry."
Daniel Frohman, of the Famous Players: "The first annual
dinner of the Motion Picture Board of Trade, a brilliant
success in itself, was enhanced by the presence of the nation's
leading figure. President Wilson. The fact that the occasion
was deemed important enough to induce the President to
leave the weighty cares of office, reveals in a remarkable
degree the estimation in which the motion picture is held
liy men of affairs of the first rank."
J. A. Berst, vice president and general manager of Pathe:
"The Board of Trade has been given the consecration which
it needed and deserved. If these banquets are to be con-
tinued, as hoped, they will take the place of the different
gatherings held heretofore by certain classes of the industry.
I believe that the dinners should be restricted to members
of the industry." LYNDE DENIG.
SIDELIGHTS ON A BRILLIANT EVENING.
Some of the Incidents Noted by World Men in and Around
the Banquet Room.
ENTER the stenographer into the doings of motion
picture men at play. For the first time in the history of
the industry every word uttered at a banquet was set
down by men who make shorthand writing a business. They
worked in relays of from five to three minutes. The result
was that few minutes elapsed between utterances and formal
record in typewriting.
* * *
The reception accorded the First Lady in the Land was
a hearty one. The applause broke before she had reached
her chair midway the north balcony and exactly opposite the
President's seat. She acknowledged the greeting by remain-
in.g standing and bowing to the enthusiastic diners. She
carried a large fan of black ostrich feathers, but did not
permit it to interfere with her view of the assemblage below
her nor was it allowed to shut out sight of her. The day
had been one Mrs. Wilson may remember, as it was her
first visit to New York since becoming mistress of the
White House.
Mrs. Wilson won the hearts of all when after passing out
of the balcony at her departure she returned to the door
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and waved to the applauding throng the mass of orchids
which had been presented her as she entered the room.
One of the newspapers told the story on the following morn-
ing how as the presidential party crossed the great station
on Seventh avenue on the way to the train, the President
offered to carry the huge bouquet for her. Mrs. Wilson
declined to yield possession — an action which should -afford
gratification to those who had the forethought to present it.
* *. t
One of the aspects of the dinner that had novelty for
those unaccustomed to public affairs graced by the presence
of the Chief Magistrate was the large number of Secret
Service men in the hotel. Dispatches from Washington had
intimated the President would be accompanied by three
Service men and one capital city detective. There were
literally dozens of husky guardians in evidence, although
many of them may have been from the local force. There
was to be seen in their faces an e.xpression that revealed a
lively sense of the responsibility that rests upon those to
whom the President's personal safety is confined. There
was about them a "don't monkey" atmosphere which was
impressive. While there were many whose occupation was
obvious, likewise an observer had the feeling there were
many wandering around in evening dress whose general air
of abstraction was very much assumed. It reminded one
of the ancient reference to "the divinity that doth hedge a
king;" a measure of safeguarding that is the result of bitter
experiences in American history and a reflection, too, of the
stirring days in which we live.
* * *
There was lively interest for the practical motion picture
men in the reference made by the President to the subject
of projection. It was in his opening sentences he confided
that "I have sometimes been very much chagrined in seeing
myself in a motion picture. I have often wondered if I
really was that kind of a guy." It aroused the heartiest
laughter; it brought his audience closer to him. It was proof
the President was through with the more serious work of
the day, and had dropped in for a bit of intimate social
intercourse.
* * *
It is a coincidence that the two motion picture functions
which stand out above the many that have marked the rise
of the industry have taken place in the same room. The
first was the banquet to visiting exhibitors in the summer
of 1914. That was held on one of the hottest days of the
year. The day of the President's visit, too. was the second
warmest January New York day in the history of the local
weather bureau. In Brooklyn open street cars were in use.
One railroad man said in nine j-ears he knew of no similar
occurrence in January. In the afternoon the temperature
registered 66 degrees.
* * *
The hearty and prolonged applause that followed the
reading of the telegram from Carl Laemmle caused eyes to
sparkle and cheeks to burn at one table. There was no
happier or prouder woman in the room than Mrs. C. L.
* * *
"Bill" Oldknow from the South was there, as he is always
"there" when there is anything doing in film circles, whether
on the Atlantic or Pacific. He remarked as he was leaving
the Biltmore that the night was surely the "biggest yet — and
the boys will have to go some ever to equal it."
* * *
Lew^is M. Swaab. the oldest supply man in Philadelphia.
and well known in all branches of the trade, was welcomed
by many of his friends at the gathering in the reception
room preceding the banquet.
* * *
Another popular guest was W. C. Carrick, who began his
picture career with the well remembered concern of Wil-
liams, Brown & Earl.
* * *
"Tom" Moore, accompanied by his wife, came all the way
from Washington to be present at the banquet and he didn't
need a special train to make the trip seem worth while.
* * *
Prominent among the exhibitors in attendance were Lee
A. Ochs. president of the New York State League, and
Samuel H. Trigger.
* * *
Siegmund Lubin headed a large Philadelphia delegation
including practically all of the officials of the Lubin Com-
pany.
* * *
Veteran E. B. Dunn, who made motion pictures when the
individual frames were higher than they were wide, beamed
with pride. Mr. Dunn is a protagonist for the standardiza-
tion propaganda. He has been for a long time. He remarked
that as matters now stand there are prospects that the much
needed reform will be carried through. If it can be ac-
complished the Board of Trade is the agency that will do it.
* * *
Edward Earl, treasurer of the Nicholas Power Company,
who was present with Mrs. Earl, was busy greeting old
friends and making new ones. It is said Mr. Earl possesses
keen intuition as to the functions that will prove to be reg-
ular occasions. Certain it is he has the reputation of never
having landed on a flivver. We met him early in the even-
ing and felt assured the dinner was a "go."
* » *
J. A. Eslow came over from Boston with Mrs. Eslow. He
was seated at a table with Universal players.
* * *
Roy McCardell, the writer who pulled a ten thousand dollar
"Diamond from the Sky," left his jewelry in New Rochelle.
He said he feared it would have been dimmed by the bril-
liance of the occasion. GEORGE BLAISDELL.
OUR PICTURE OF THE PRESIDENT.
The picture of President Wilson which appears on the
first page of the story of the Board of Trade banquet, is
from a painting made by the late Gustave C. Langenberg
and was intended for the Emperor of Germany. Mr. Langen-
berg died in 1915 and his plans were never carried out. The
deceased had a wide reputation as a portrait and landscape
painter. The picture is now in the hands of Samuel Pros-
kauer, representative of the administratrix of the estate of
the deceased, Miss Elsie Foige.
WHO WERE THERE.
List of Motion Picture Men and Their Guests at the Board
of Trade Banquet by Table Arrangement.
SPEAKERS T.\ULE— George H. Bell, .Martin \V. Littleton, Robert
Adamson, Joseph W. Engel, Roy Howard. .Nicholas Power, David
Bispham, George Eastman, Dudley Field Malone. Walter W". Irwin. Dr.
Cary Grayson. J. W. Binder. J. Stuart Blaekton, Woodrow Wilson,
John Purroy Mitchel. John R. Freuler, Hudson Maxim. W. Stephen
Bush, Edwin Markham, J. P. Tumulty. Bartow S. Weeks, E. A. Mac-
Manus, Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady, William F. McCombs, Bainbridge
Colby.
TABLE No. 3 — Morton R. Cross, Tom Moore, Arthur Leslie, David
Picker, R. T. Chatterton, Mrs, Tom Moore, E. B. Dunn, Mrs. David
Picker.
TABLE No. 4 — Charles N. Harding. Harry G. Sommers, J. F. Byrnes,
Hugh Hoffman. E. J. Hudson, J. M. Shear. George L. Barrows,
A. S. Gilligham.
TABLE .No. 5— Mrs. Katherine Carter. L. N. Olmstead. L. X. Olmstead,
F. E., Van Amberg, L. M. Olmstead, L. M. Olmstead, L. M. Olmstead,
R. Hastings. George White.
TABLE No. G^Philip Gleichman, A. Lichtman, Julien Loeb, Nathan
Hirsh, .Mrs. Philip Gleichman, Mrs. A. Lichtman, Mrs. Julien Loeb,
Mrs. .Nathan Hirsh, W. J. Moore, J. F. McElveen, H. S. McLeod,
Kenneth Macgowan.
TABLE .No. 7— Harry Rapf. Harley C. Knoles, Arthur Edson, Mrs. M.
Goldsmith, Mrs. Harry Rapt, Lew Golden, George Kean. Charles Abrams.
TABLE .No. 0— William M. Seabury. Mrs, William M, Seabury,
Herbert B. Atha, Mrs. Herbert B. Atha. Edward L, Dohlny. Mrs. Edward
L. Dohlny. Mr. Thurston S. Welton. Mrs. Thurston S. Welton.
TABLE No. li>— C. E, Beecrott, C. V. Henkel, C. W. White, G. H.
Sheldon, H. H. Poppe. R. G. Garrick, T. H, Thompson.
TABLE No. 11— Mrs. S, M. Field, Roy L. McCardell. W. E. Shallen-
berger, Samuel M. Field, D. J. Sullivan. J. H. Finn, Mrs. W. E, Shallen-
berger, Mrs. D, J, Sullivan.
T.\BLE .No. 12— Felix Kahn. Walter H. Jordan, William Brandt, Ar-
thur M. Smallwood, WMlliam Devereau, George H. Jordan, Mrs. William
Brandt, Theodore Roosevelt. Jr.
TABLE .No. 14 — Eugene V. Brewster. ,Tohn H. McCooey, Miss Florence
Herrington, Harry D. Brewster. Miss E. M. Heinemann, Frank G. Barry,
Mrs. Frank G. Barry. Guy L. Harrington.
T.4BLE No. l.T — Frederick E. Gunnison. Edwin M. LaRoche, Thomas
Geistweit, Mrs. Thomas Geistweit. Miss Edith Geistweit, Mrs. Mary E.
Hewitt, Miss Clara Herrington. George Herrington,
TABLE No. 17— William A. Johnston, E. Kendall Gillett. H. A.
Wyckoff. Lesley Mason. .1. H. Hallberg, Harry F. Thew, Mrs. Wm, A.
.Johnston. Mrs. E. Kendall Gillett, Mrs. H. A. Wyckoff, Harris Merton
Lyon. Mrs. J. H. Hallberg.
TABLE No, 1,S — J, A, Berst. W, A. S. Douglas, P. A. Parsons. Mr.
Mayelle, E. D. Horkheimer, M. Ramirez-Torres, George A. Smith. R. T.
Furman, George B. Seitz, L, J. Gasnier.
TABLE No, W — W, W. Hodkinson, Carl Anderson, Raymond Pawley,
Kenneth. Hodkinson. T. S, Barrett, G. R. Meeker, H. E. Lesan, G. W. N.
Clark.
TABLE No. 20— Adolph Zukor, E. E. Schauer. A. A. Kaufman. J. J.
.\llen, Daniel Frohman. B, P, Schulberg, J, .Allen,
TABLE No. 21— Jesse L. Lasky. Samuel B, Goldfish, Whitman Bennett,
Hugh Ford, .\rthur S, Friend, John C, Flinn, Arthur Kane, Arch Selwyn.
TABLE .No. 22— G. K, Dillenback, Louis A. Casanova, Horace Boucher,
Harry S. Harkness, Mrs, Horace Boucher. Mrs. C. B. Ludwig. Mrs. G. B.
Dillenbeck, Mr. Dillenbeck.
TABLE No. 24 — J, C. Graham. J. V. Ritchey, B. B. S. Smith. A. P.
Rock. Terry Ramsaye, Hunter Bennett. Mrs. B. B. S. Smith. Mrs. A. F.
Rock.
TABLE No. 2.">— Robert W'. Chambers, Mrs. Robert W, Chambers.
Edgar Sisson. Mrs. Edgar Sisson. Louis Joseph Vance. Mrs. Louis
Joseph Vance, Charles W^. Goddard. Mrs. Charles W. Goddard,
TABLE No. 26 — Rose Tapley, W'illiam Humphrey, Miss Carolyn Bertch,
Jack Brown. Capt. R. A. Bartlett. Mrs, William Humphrey. Harry
Davenport, Harry Morey.
TABLE No. 27 — Belle Bruce, George Baker. Victor Smith. John W.
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February 12, 1916
Grey, Virginia Norden, Mrs. V. B. Prophet, Mrs. Victor Smith, A. Popini.
1 ABLE No. liS— Jack Edwards, H. T. Edwards, George Cooke, Charles
Kessel, J. J. McCarthy, Mrs. H. T. Edwards, John M. Riehle. Albert
H. T. Banzhaf. , . ^
TABLE No. 31 — Edwin Thanhouser, L. J. Rubenstein, Mrs. A. L.
Jones, Miss Florence LaBadie, Mrs. Edwin Thanhouser, A. E. Jones,
Miss Jones, Mrs. L. J. Rubenstein. „ ., T^■ , . tt tj
TABLE No. 32 — Mrs. Bainbrldge Colby, Basil Dickey, Arthur B.
Reeve Leo Wharton, Edgar B. Hattrick, Samuel Paquin, Mrs. Edward A.
MacManus, Mrs. Basil Dickey, Mrs. Arthur B. Reeve, Mrs. Leo Wharton,
TABLE No. 33— Eulalie Jensen, Mrs. Nellie Anderson, Wilfred North, ,
Louise Beaudet, Ralph Ince, Ethel Corcoran, N. Anderson, Lillian
Walker, Evart Overton, Mrs. Ralph Ince. „ „ ,^ • ,
TABLE No 34 — Antonio Moreno, Harold Bolster, Mrs. B. S. Daniels,
Mrs. C. J. Williams, H. W. Williams, Frank Daniels, C. J. Williams,
Wslly Van
TABLE No. 35— Winfleld R. Sheehan, Sol E. Rogers, W. C. Toomey,
Robert J. Shores. Lloyd D. Willis, Clarence J. Caine, C. B. Harmon,
Mrs. Robert J. Shores. ,, „ , . „ t,.,j
TABLE No 38 — Mrs. Edwin Markham, Mrs. Owen Johnson, Mrs. Hud-
son Maxim, Earle Williams, Cleveland Moffett, Owen Johnson, Joseph
Kilgour, Ronald A. Reader. ^ „ . o. i
TABLE No. 39— Mrs. J. W. Binder, M. L. Haggerty. Rutus Steele.
Mrs Rutus Steele, Raymond S. Binder, Walton W. O'Hara, Mrs. Walton
W O'Hara James M. Wood, Miss Margaret E. M. Wood.
TABLE No. 40— Anita Stewart, Paul Scardon, James Morrison, Elmer
Macintosh, Mrs. M. Stewart, Roger Lytton, Garry McGarry. Van Dyke
^"taBLE No 41— William Shea, William Stuart, Mary Maurice, Graham
Baker, S. M. Spedon. Miss Mary Stuart, Kate Price, Jewell Hunt.
TABLE No 42— L. W. Atwater, F. K. Cannock, J. E. Graef. L. T.
Rogers, E. H. Harris, W. H. Donaldson, Mrs. W. H. Donaldson. Fred J.
'''table No. 43— E. O. Weinberg, C. T. Bittner, Aubrey Mittenthal,
Kyran A Fisher, Harry Mittenthal, M. B. CTausen, M. B. Clausen, Mrs.
M B Clausen Mrs. M. B. Clausen, Mrs. M. B. Clausen.
TABLE No 45-Mrs. J. Stuart Blackton, Mrs. Walter W. Irwin. Mrs.
Dudley Field Malone. Mrs. William Cummings Storey, Howard Chandler
Christv Rex Beach Penrhyn Stanlaws, Charles Richman.
TABLE No 46-bickson Watts, Miss Agnes Smith, Siegmund Lubin,
K W Singhi Miss Sarah Smith, Tracy H. Lewis, R. 0. Moon, R. Sanborn.
TABLE NO 47— Joseph W. Engel, Maxwell Karger, Lambert Guenther,
Charles Maddock. Arthur James. Merritt Crawford, Lewis Hooper.
TABLE No. 4S— Herman Jans. Dr. William Engel, Charles K. Stern,
Harrv J. Cohn. Edward M. Saunders, W. W. Atkinson Fulton Brylayski
TABLE No. 40— Max Spiegel, Edward Spiegel. B. A. Rolfe, Dr. J. Victor
Wilson, Charles R. Condon, Miss Estelle J. Murphy, Capt. Harry Lamb"*-
TABLE No 50— Marguerite Bertsch, Dorothy Kelly, Eugene Mullin,
Henry Birrell, Alma Bertsch, Naomi Childers, E. A. Turner, Mrs. Henry
^TABLB No 52— P. J. Morgan, Watterson R. Rothacker, P. D. Cochrane,
R. H. Cochrane, Harry Wolff, Mrs. P. J. Morgan, Mrs. Watterson R.
Rothacker, Mrs. P. D. Cochrane, Mrs. R. H. Cochrane, Mrs. Harry
^ TABLE No 53— J. E. Brulatour, Alfred Wattenberg, Charles Berner
Mrs. Charles Berner, Mrs. Alfred Hanan, Miss Dorothy Gibson, Alfred
Hanan, Mrs. Alfred Wattenberg. r,i • j n t ;,„ -c
TABLE No 54— A. MacArthur, H. B. Coles, Geo. Blaisdell, John P.
Miller, Lynde Denig, A. O. Dillenbeck, Frank H. Richardson.
TABLE No 53 — John Wylie, J. P. Chalmers. Miss E. J. Chalmers.
Mrs. George Blaisdell, L. J .Reynolds, J. F. Chalmers, Miss M. Effinger,
""table' No'''56-^F. J. Bird. Edward Earl, Mrs. Edward Earl. J. F.
Skerritt, W. C. Smith, A. J. Lang, William Barry, B. E. DeHart, Theo-
dore Uh'lemann, S. S. Cassard.
TABLE No. .W— F. A. Powers and seven guests. „, ., ^
TABLE No 60— Ben Wilson, Harry Maillard, Julius Stern, Edward C.
White Henry Otto. Mr. Brown, Mrs. Carl Laemmle. Miss Farrin.
TABLE No CI— Violet Mersereau. Jack Cohn, King Baggot, Edward
Roskam Mersereau, Mrs. Jack Cohn, Paul Panzer, Mrs. Edward Roskam.
TABLE No 02— Felix S. Feist, Mrs, Felix S. Feist, Frederick Stine,
Mrs Frederick Stine Harry L. Reichenbach, Mrs. Harry L. Reichenbach,
Arthur Jacobs, M. H. Ellison. Joseph Golden. Edmund Lawrence.
TABLE No. 63— S. L. Rothapfel, Paul H. Cromelin. Walter E. Greene,
Charles T. Cahill, Joseph -Miles, Mrs. S. L. Rothapfel, Arthur S. Whyte,
John A. B. Cromelin, Engvald C. Oes. .,.„,.. t t
TABLE No 64— A. C. Wyckoft, F. F. Hartich, Victor Shapiro, Leon J.
Bamberger, R. W. MacFarland, R. B. Simonson, A. I. Siegel, George
Balsdon, e'. L. Masters, Henry Obstfield.
TABLE No 66 — Hy Mayer, Paul Gulick and four guests.
TABLE No 67 — William Oldknow, Joe Brandt, M. H. Hoffman. Burns,
Nat W Rothstein, Otis F. Wood. Mrs. M. H. Hoffman, Albert Tuchman.
TABLE No 68— Lucius J. Henderson. Matt Moore, Jane Gail, Harry
Myers, V. R. Carrick, Rosemary Theby. Mrs. L. J. Henderson, Lewis M.
TABLE No on — Carl H. Pierce, Peter Schmid, H, E. Willsie, Thomas G.
Wiley Mrs Carl H. Pierce, Mrs. Honora Willsie. J. F. Coufal, J. Lamy.
TABLE No 70— Samuel H. Trigger Lee A. Ochs. L. F. Blumenthal.
Otto Lederer, Otto Krauss, John Miller, William Kilkemeier, William
Bigall, M, Fischler, G. Koenigswald, Mrs. G. Koenigswald.
TABLE No. 73 — Claude MacGowan, Allen Kander, John Ward. Ben
Wells Ben Goetz. Nomberg. F. G. Perkins, Stanley Kingsbury.
TABLE No. 74 — J. A. Eslow. H. C. Weir, William Welsh, Harry Ben-
ham Mrs. J. A. Eslow, Mrs, H. C. Weir. Mrs. William Welsh, Mrs. Harry
Benham. „ , ., _ _
TABLE No. 7,") — Mark M. Dintenfass, Telfane Stockton, J. J. Logan.
T B Pound W R. Carter, Joe Rosenthal. Benton. Mrs. Benton.
TABLE No. 76— John A. Eckert. W. C. Graham, W. E. Lundgren,
William Steiner, C. W. Deming. D. H. Lester, Jesse J. Goldberg, Felix
Malitz. ,, „ . . «, ,,.
TABLE No. 80 — Lee Gainsborg, E. W. Kramer, H. Gainsborg, Walter
Weinstein, S. B. Kramer, Zierler, Harry Cohn, Miss Edna Harris.
TABLE No. 81— Fred Hawley. J. Lamy, Carl F. Siemon, Harry A.
Cochrane, D. M. Jones, J. A. Milligan, H. C. Levine, Mrs. Harry A.
Cochrane.
The Suratt Case Again
Supreme Court Decides That Star's Services Are "Excep-
tional and Unique" — Sustains the Lasky Company.
IF THE SERVICES of a star of the speaking stage are
considered "exceptional and unique," it follows as a mat-
ter of course that the photographic reproduction of the
same services is also "exceptional and unique," according
to a decision handed down in the Supreme Court, New York,
this week by Justice Hotchkiss. The actress involved in the
proceedings is Valeska Suratt and the litigants are the Jesse
L. Lasky Feature Play Company and the William Fox Vau-
deville Company.
The decision by Justice Hotchkiss favors the contention
of the Lasky Company and rules against the demurrer from
the original complaint against the Fox Company in an action
over the services of Miss Suratt. The Fox Company de-
clared it was impossible to hold it liable to damage for vari-
ous reasons, among them because Miss Suratt, contrary to
her contract with the Lasky Company, appeared in a Fox
production; her services as a star on the screen had never
been established by a previous appearance in a photoplay.
The Justice ruled against this point as against others raised,
and the decision now permits the Lasky Company the right
to proceed to trial.
By reason of the importance of the two big companies and
the star, the case has been watched closely in motion picture
circles. Justice Hotchkiss, reviewing the history of the pro-
ceedings and the statements, cites that in October, 1914.
Miss Suratt signed a contract to appear in a Lasky produc-
tion, beginning about June 15. 1915. for which she was to
receive $5,000 for a four weeks' work, $500 of which was
paid in advance. Subsequent to the signing of this contract.
Miss Suratt acted in a Fox photoplay, "The Soul of Broad-
way." The decision says:
"Subsequently, Suratt proceeded to fulfill a contract with
defendant (Fox), but, discovering the fraud which had been
perpetrated upon her, she recognized her obligation to the
plaintifT (Lasky) and is now engaged in performing her
contract with it." * * * "Whether the contract between
Suratt and the plaintiff (Lasky) was or was not enforcible
for want of mutuality is not a question which can be raised
by this defendant. At most, the contract was voidable, and
so long as Suratt elected to recognize it as a binding obliga-
tion it is none of the defendant's business that she might
have elected not to perform it. At least, until she made
such an election voluntarily as distinguished from an elec-
tion induced by illegal acts on defendant's part, the question
of mutuality is one defendant cannot raise."
Persons intimate with the affairs in the motion picture in-
dustry recall that following her withdrawal from the Fo.x
Company's studio Miss Suratt elected to act in the produc-
tion of the Lasky Company which was "The Immigrant,"
a Paramount release. Meanwhile the Fox production was
released.
Nathan Burkan appeared as counsel for the Lasky Com-
pany in the legal proceedings, in association with Arthur S.
Friend, general counsel.
WOOSTER, O., THEATER ROBBED.
E. P. Mott. manager of the Lyric theater of Wooster,
Ohio, writes that a robbery was committed in his theater
on the night of Ian. 10 and the heads of his two Power
6A machines with extra parts were stolen. The number
of one of the machines is 18090-21666. Mr. Mott wishes
to notify managers to look out for this number and to notify
him if it tt'rns f.p.
Australian Notes
SOME time ago J. C. Williamson. Ltd., the biggest "legit"
concern here, announced that they were to produce pic-
tures, and to date have released two three-reelers, en-
titled "Within Our Gates" and "For Australia." both dealing
with the present war situation. They now announce that
forthcoming releases will include screen versions of "Officer
666," "Get Rich Quick Wallingford," with Fred Niblo in the
leading role, and "Madame X," featuring Muriel Starr.
Australian Films Ltd. are confining their efforts to produc-
ing motion picture songs, which are very popular here now.
The Co-Operative Film Exchan.ge recently started a week-
Iv news gazette, which is of moderate interest.
* * *
Muriel Starr did not like her first experience of picture
acting. She said, in an interview, that it was her intention
to have another try on her return to America.
* * *
Charles Chaplin is still filling houses here. His latest.
"A Night in the Show," played for two weeks running in the
three continuous theaters known as the Waddington circuit,
each of which has a capacity of 1.000.
* * *
American journalists, when writing about this city, should
kindly note that we spell it "SYDNEY," not "SIDNEY."
This is an error that has occurred often lately in nearly all
the M. P. publications, and the Sydneyites think more of our
citv than to let it go without protesting.
TOM S. IMRIF..
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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World Film Reorganizes
Acquires the Stock of the Equitable Motion Pictures
Corporation and Elects Arthur Spiegel for Its
President — Selznick Out.
FOR several weeks rumors concerning the World Fi^
Corporation have been the principal topics of con-
versation in motion picture circles in New York.
Negotiations that have been pending finally came to a head
last week and on Saturday evening, January 29, they had
reached the point where a definite statement was possible.
This statement was issued by Milton C. Work, chairman of
the Board of Directors of the World Fihii in the following
language:
For some time we have been considering the acquisition of another
film company, as it became apparent that by doing so we could greatly
enhance our efficiency and make and distribute pictures more economic-
ally. The Board of the World Film Corporation has, therefore, decided,
and their decision has been ratified by the Voting Trustees, to acquire
the stock of the Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation. The majority
of the Equitable shareholders have accepted this offer and we believe
that all of the shares of the Equitable Corporation will be exchanged
under the proposed plan.
Mr. Arthur Spiegel, president of the Spiegel May Stern Company, of
Chicago, will head the new combination and take immediate charge of
the active conduct of the business. Eight hundred thousand dollars of
additional working capital has been provided. The Corporation will re-
lease two feature pictures each week. Mr. Spiegel was induced to come
to New York only after he had become satisfied that the capital require-
ments of the new organization had been adequately taken care of. that
the future of the company was assured and that it might be used as the
basis of a world-wide organization.
Mr. Selznick has cancelled his contract as general manager and re-
signed as vice-president of the Corporation. He proposes, however, to
engage in the manufacture of pictures and will thoroughly co-operate
with the new management of the World Film Corporation in the future
development of its business.
The new company will bear the name of the World Film
Corporation, but the arrangement will continue whereby the
two weekly releases will liear the individual titles of the
Equitable and World Film. The gross releasing facilities
at least for the forthcoming year, will aggregate one
hundred and four features.
Mr. Spiegel, the newly installed head of the dual concern,
as head of the Spiegel May Stern Company, Chicago,
founded and developed to its present magnificent propor-
tions the largest mail order and furniture enterprise in the
world, simply through advertising, e.xploitation and the
service he offered and maintained between his house and its
customers. The two millions of buyers of Spiegel May
Stern Company were won as permanent patrons through
faultless, consistent, honest service. The same law of ap-
plication is to father the future efforts of the great new
enterprise Mr. Spiegel now heads.
Specialists are to be in active and sole charge of each
of the important departments of the new World Film. Men
who have accomplished enduring traits in screendom are to
control, without restriction, the important ramifications of
the president's office.
Isidor Bernstein will be in direct general control of the
production department of both the World and Equitable.
Mr. Bernstein, when he assumes command of the fourteen
directors at present permanently engaged at the si.x studios
of the company, will have the privilege of being a pioneer in
that, from the beginning of the reorganization period, every
foot of film created for either World or Equitable will be
made from a purely sales standpoint.
Under the supervision of the production department
heads the following noted directors will be actively engaged
for World Film: Maurice Tourneur. .\Ibert Capellani,
Barry O'Neil, Emile Chautard, Frank Crane, and under the
direction of these craftsmen these noted stellar players will
work for the World: Clara Kimball Young, liolbrook
Blinn, Robert Warwick, .\lice Brady, Francis Nelson.
Chester Barnett and June Elvidge, and for Equitable these
noted directors will work: Frank Powell, James Durkin.
S. E. \'. Taylor. Edmund Lawrence, Harry Handworth,
John Ince and Burton King, and under their direction these
stars will work: Gail Kane. Carlyle Blackwell, Clara
Whipple, .Arthur Ashley, Mary Boland. Bruce McRae.
Mary Charleson, Muriel Ostriche. Henry Kolker, Charles
J. Ross, John Mason, Edwardes Davis, Edna Wallace
Hopper, Gerda Holmes. Kitty Gordon and others.
Within a few weeks when the reorganization period is
over, the new companies will launch the most wide-spread,
comprehensive and logical direct advertising campaign ever
instituted in the field of entertainment. The general mag-
nitude and assured success of the campaign prevented Mr.
Spiegel from outlining the plan in advance of its institution,
other than to state with extreme sincerity that it was the
most plausible direct aid to the exhibitor enterprise yet con-
ceived and that its very originality and daring would carry
it to a most successful issue.
With the exception of the branch managers and actual
sales forces in the field, each of the heads of the numerous
departments will have a vote and vote in the final selection
of material to be visualized.
This policy will be a direct effort and ambitious desire
to appeal to the ultimate consumer in behalf of the im-
mediate consumer, or to help the exhibitor interest and
appeal to his buyer.
Selznick Forms New Company
With a Million Dollars Capital He Organizes the Clara
Kimball Young Film Corporation — Is President
and General Manager.
SINCE the rumors that Lewis J. Selznick was to leave
the World Film Corporation became a certainty
there has been considerable speculation as to what
he would do ne.xt. The answer is furnished in a written
statement from Mr. Selznick, the substance of which is that
he has organized the Clara Kimball Young Film Corpora-
tion with a capital of $1,000,000 and of which he will be
president and general manager.
Studios of the new concern will be located in New York,
Cuba and the South, and it is expected that the first release
will be ready about Octolier next and that they will follow
at the rate of one each month. Mr. Selznick will per-
sonally supervise all productions which will be made from
scenarios written especially for Mrs. Young, and in which
she will be supported by a competent cast.
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week of Jan. 31, at New York's Best
Motion Picture Houses.
"Pudd'nhead Wilson" at the Strand.
PUDD'NHE.AD WILSON," Mark Twain's famous Amer-
ican story, was presented at the Strand Theater as a
moving picture production under the direction of Jesse
L. Lasky. Theodore Roberts, the well-known dramatic star,
had the title role.
The scene of the story was laid in the South before the
v.ar, and the stage version made by the late Frank Mayo
was a great success with Mr. Mayo in the name part, A
murder trial in which "Pudd'nhead Wilson," the lawyer for
the defense, clears his client by use of the finger-print the-
ory— till then, unheard of in the community — is the big
situation of the play, and the screen drama.
The Topical Review fashion pictures, travel and educa-
tional studies and a new comedy was also on the program.
William Lowitz, the pianist, was one of the soloists, and
Grace Hoffman and Bruce Weyman, both of whom are
favorites at the Strand, were heard in vocal selections.
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
Douglas Fairbanks was seen in the Triangle-Fine Arts
play "His Picture in the Papers." foV the first four days
of the week, at the Knickerbocker theater. This is the
third Fairbanks picture. Mabel Normand and Roscoe Ar-
buckle in "He Did and He Didn't" provided the Keystone
comedy.
For the last three days of the week W. S. Hart appeared
in the Triangle-Kay-Bee, "Hell's Hinges." This is a western
play showing Hart at his best. A thrilling scene is pre-
sented in the burning of an entire western town. Fred Mace
and Sennett. players in the Keystone comedy, "Love Will
Conquer," were also on the bill,
"The Spider" at the Broadway.
Pauline Frederick was seen in two distinct roles in "The
Spider," a production of the Famous Players Film Company,
at the Broadway theater. The photoplay gives Miss Fred-
erick unlimited opportunity, as she plays Valarie St. Cyr, a
notorious beauty, and her deserted daughter, Joan. The
work of the star and her supporting company did justice to
the story. The usual Broadway theater bill was also given.
ALL PARTIES ENJOINED.
In mention of the action of Harper & Brothers and Henry
L. Wallace against Klaw & Erianger, which was brought
before Judge Hough in the United States District Court to
prevent the defendants from making a motion picture of "Ben
Hur." it was noted that the court granted an injunction
against Klaw & Erianger. In fact, both parties were re-
strained from translating "Ben Hur" to motion pictures
until such time as the questions in litigation should be
passed upon by the court and the rights of the parties
determined finallv.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Lesser in New York
Pacific Coast Distributor Opens Offices in 218 West Forty-
second Street — To Arrange Opening for
"The Ne'er-Do-Well."
•
SOL L. LESSER, the young exchange man of the Pacific
coast who recently purchased the United States rights
of Rex Beach's ten-act motion picture production, "The
Ne'er-Do-Well." from the Selig Polyscope Company, arrived
in New York January 28.
Mr. Lesser stopped over in Chicago for a conference with
W. N. Selig, where he was joined by his personal repre-
sentative, E. M. Asher,
both gentlemen coming
on to New York to-
gether. Mr. Lesser was
also accompanied by
his wife and family.
Offices have been
permanently established
at 218 West Forty-sec-
ond street, where the
entire floor is being
occupied, and where
"The Ne'er-Do-Well"
•vill be exploited on a
national basis.
This deal will in no
way affect Mr. Les-
ser's western enter-
prises. His state rights
on feature productions
will be considered at
these offices for the
Golden Gate Film Ex-
change and the All Star
Feature Distributors.
Negotiations are now
pending with several theaters in Chicago and New York
for the opening of "The Ne'er-Do- Well," but up to the pres-
ent time nothing definite has been closed.
Mr. Lesser placed the production at Clune's Auditorium,
Los Angeles, Cal., where it played a three weeks' engage-
ment doing capacity business.
It also opened at the Portola theater, San Francisco, Janu-
ary 23, and Mr. Lesser was in receipt of a telegram from
Manager Roth, en route Overland Limited, as follows:
"Opening 'Ne'er-Do-Well' topped opening of 'Spoilers.'
Public enthusiastic. Congratulations."
Sol L. Lesser.
SUCCESSFUL SCREEN FEATURE DRAMATIZED
FOR STAGE.
Maibelle Heikes Justice has been the first to dramatize
a successful screen drama for the speaking stage. This is
her own photoplay, "The Pay-As-You-Enter Man," the de-
li.ghtful comedy-drama produced by the Essanay Company
two winters ago as their holiday feature and sent by them
throughout Europe and the trenches last winter under an-
other title. In this photoplay which had an unusually orig-
inal plot, Richard C. Travers made his first big screen hit,
ably seconded by Irene Warfield, who, like Mr. Travers, en-
tered the silent drama from the stage route. Miss Justice
has dramatized her photoplay under its original title, pre-
serving all the same delightful surprises recorded by the
screen, now in four acts. A well-known manager has al-
ready made Miss Justice an offer on the play, provided she
rewrite some of her construction according to the old and
long prescribed rules of the drama. This she has not con-
sented to do so far. preferring to have her stage version
passed upon still further as it stands. The author values
her experience in the writing of her many successful photo-
plays most valuable and profitable, and after adding sparkling
dialogue to her screen drama, feels that the stage can still
gain something aside from cut-and-dried technique of old
by adapting the newer and far more sprightly action of the
screen. "I firmly believe," says Miss Justice, "if more screen
technique of construction were instilled into the spoken
drama so many theaters would not be dark."
HORSLEY RE-ENGAGES CLARE.
George Clare, Jr., a legitimate actor of more tlian twenty
years' experience, who made his first appearance as a David
Horsley player in the character of Syrus, a Grecian gentle-
man, in "The Soul's Cycle," has been re-engaged by Mr.
Horsley for the part of Senator Thurston in "A Law LTnto
Himself." featuring Crane Wilbur, which is to be released
February 28 as a Mutual Masterpicture, de luxe edition.
"Birth of a Nation" Gets $2 at Shelby ville
The Alhambra Theater at Shelbyville, Indiana, which has
a seating capacity of six hundred, filled every seat for the
"Birth of a Nation" on December 30th, at prices of $1.00, $1.50
and $2.00. This is the first time that the "Birth of a Nation"
played in a regular moving picture theater in the United
States and also in a city of 10,000 inhabitants.
The Alhambra is owned by F. J. Rembusch, the noted
Alhambra Theater, Shelbyville, Ind.
manufacturer of mirror screens. Mr. Rembusch is one of
the oldest exhibitors in Indiana and is now operating six
theaters in Indianapolis and otlier cities and has been one of
the best workers and National officer in the Moving Picture
Exhibitors' League and is now Exhiljitors' Vice-President
of the Moving I'icture Board of Trade. '
NEW LIGHTING PLANTS AT LUBIN'S.
Extensive alterations are in progress at the Lubin studio,
Twentieth street and Indiana avenue, Philadelphia. Pa., under
the direction of Edward L. Simons. The old floors are be-
ing replaced by new ones; columns and abutments are being
removed to enable the occupants of the studio at any time
to extend their field of operation by combining three stu-
dios in one; a new lighting plant is being installed, and up-
on the completion of these alterations the Lubin Company
will begin work upon several feature productions, safe in the
knowledge that the weather will have no terrors for them
in the future. They are also installing in the Sixteenth
street and Glenwood avenue studio a new lighting plant and
sectional glass roof. While the present winter has not been
a severe one, the sun has been hidden a good part of the
time and this has caused many expensive delays in the turn-
ing out of the required number of features, and it has been
a troublesome problem at times to keep seven directors and
their companies from getting in each others' way.
CALIFORNIA TO TRY STATES RIGHTS PLAN.
.\lex. E. Beyfuss, vice president and general manager of
the California Motion Picture Corporation, left for San
Francisco on Tuesday. January 25, to supervise the launch-
ing of their state rights campaign which will include not only
all exchange men, but a list of at least ten thousand motion
picture theaters throughout tlic country. Just before de-
parture Beyfuss said:
"We decided to release on the state rights plan because
we are making 'better than program' features. The old
saying about hitching your kite to a star works well for the
hitcher, but it is rather rough on the star.
"We want California productions in the hands of every
exhiliitor who demands better pictures regardless of pro-
gram limitations, and this is the only way in which we can
accomplish that object."
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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^^S^^^^^S^
The Motion Picture Exhibitor
N. Y. EXHIBITORS, REMEMBER THE FIRST OF
MARCH!
The Great Exhibitors' Rally for the City and State of New
York to Be Held at Albany.
DO NOT FORGET the great exhibitors' rally at Albany
which is to take place March 1 and 2. It will be
worth something to you to come. It will be worth
something in knowledge that may be coined into dollars.
Read the "prospectus" in the advertising columns of the
Moving Picture World.
Organization is to be one of the great themes at this
great rally. Now, what man is better qualified to speak on
organization in the city and state of New York than Sam
Trigger? He will be tliere and speak: so will Fred J. Her-
rington, the national president, who fought so nobly for the
•e.xhibitor at the great hearings on the Federal Censorship
bill at Washington. Remember the program is not cut and
■dried. It's to be a live meeting: everybody is invited to
come and to speak, whether his investment is small or large.
THE D.\Y OF THE EXHIBITOR is coming, but he must
himself strike the blow. Grievances will be talked over and
ways and means will be sought and found to do away with
them. You exhibitors in the city and state of New York
owe it to yourselves to be present.
March 1 and 2 will be days held in grateful rememlirance
by the exhibitors of New York city and state. Don't you
be the laggard. Exliibitors have shown their power last
fall in the fight against censorship; March 1 and 2 and
Albany are the time and place for showing their power for
their own benefit and for the protection of their investment.
NEWARK EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE.
Big Meeting to Be Held on Sunday, February 6, at
Achtelstetter's — Temporary Organization Formed.
THE exhibitors of Esse.x County, N. J., which contains
the city of Newark, met on the morning of Sunday,
January 30, at the offices of Nicholas La \'ecchia, 189
Market street. The following exhibitors were present:
Jack Amsterdam. Plaza theater: Martin Singer, president
M. S. ,\musement Company: Morris Feldman. Grand Palace:
John Brouillier, Belmont Square; Joseph Stern, National;
Philip J. Knobloch, Clinton Square; Philip Bornstein, Cri-
terion; Herman Osterman, Play House; Pollock & Bratter,
Lyceum Amusement Company: Salo .A.nsbach, Scenario, and
Max Le Bow, Walnut theater. .A temporary organization
was effected, with the following officers: Salo .\nsbach,
president; Counsellor La Vecchia, secretary; Morris Feld-
man, treasurer.
Counsellor La Vecchia suggested that the forming of a
permanent organization be deferred until next Sunday, Febru-
ary 6, when certain necessary legal steps will have been
taken. A committee was appointed to wait upon the chief
of police and interview him about Sunday opening. The
position taken by the organization is this: Either all the
places ought to be closed on Sunday or else all ought to be
allowed to open. Several speakers declared that allowing
one place to open and shutting another place was too much
like discrimination. It was decided to hold another and big-
ger meeting next Sunday in .Achtelstetter's on Broadway at
10 o'clock A. M. .\11 exhibitors doing business in Essex
County are urged to attend, as a permanent organization
•will then be effected. A vote of thanks was given to the
Moving Picture World for its consistent support of the
■exhibitor.
It is expected that later tlie organization will seek affilia-
tion with the national league.
niost comprehensive exposition of film and supplies will be
displayed by the various exchanges and their representatives.
The entire sixth floor of the Lee-Huckins hotel will be
devoted to the states banner meeting. You'll surely be here.
Nothing ought to prevent your coming. Many are plan-
ning to arrive Sunday the thirteenth. Things you will see
will be invaluable in the conduct of your business. Brush
up on the changes — Let's get together for our mutual welfare
— These will be two big days for everybody — plenty of
"surprises" are being planned, including a "Dutch" lunch
Monday night and the Grand Annual Banquet Tuesday night.
This meeting is for every e.xhibitor in the state whether
a member of the M. P. E. L. or not. Boost it to your
neighbor — get him to come along. Advise the secretary to-
day to e.xpect you. Sincerely,
M. LOEWENSTEIN,
Secy. M. P. E. L. of .\., Oklahoma Branch No. 23.
TO OKLAHOMA EXHIBITORS.
Dear Sir and Brother: — February 14 and 15. Monday and
Tuesday — the most convenient days for you — have been se-
lected for the fourth annual convention of this organization.
National President Fred J. Herrington of Pittsburg, Pa.,
-will be brought to Oklahoma City for this occasion. A
THE EXHIBITOR'S VIEWPOINT.
National President Herrington Talks at Length on the
Censorship Situation at Washington, D. C.
PRESIDENT HERRINGTON of the Motion Picture
E.xhibitors' League of .\merica, speaking of the recent
events in the National Capitol regarding censorship,
expressed his opinion of the situation as affecting the
trade to a representative of the Moving Picture World in
the following interview.
Looking at the situation from the exhibitor's point of view I am sorry
for the bad turn at the last hearing on the Federal Censorship Bill in
Washington. The bill had boen fairly beaten by the .sheer weight and
merit of our cause. Look at the record of the hearings and you will
be surprised at the many speakers who volunteered and who had no
connection whatever with the motion picture business. Why, we had an
Episcopalian minister, a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi and a free
thinker appear before the committee and denounce the Crafts idea and
the Crafts bill. At the last hearing at least six of the members of the
committee were with us. two were doubtful and among the other seven
there was not one who felt very strongly in favor of the bill. Even
Judge Towner, who led the sujjporters of the bill, spoke approvingly of
the motion picture. He seemed lo have lost the prejudice that he had
shown when the hearings opened. Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Shields, the
distinguished Catholic educator, told some of our people that he thought
the bill was beaten.
Xow. judge of my surprise when on Wednesday night a young lawyer
appears before the committee and tells the members that he represents
the Paramount, the World Film, and the Equitable, and all these great
companies were in favor of Federal censorship. I was even more sur-
iJrised when I heard him say that these companies had never been noti-
fied of the hearing. They should not only have been notified, they
should have been consulted. A caucus of all the film interests should
have been called. That would have been the fairest way.
1 believe that there is room in the industry for such an organiza-
tion as the Board of Trade and the policies and principles of that
organization may be all right. I do not believe that it is intended
to claim the credit for the work done in Washington for the Board of
Trade. Manufacturers, exchangemen and exhibitors all worked together
in the common cause. Whether they belonged to the Board of Trade
or to the National League or to the .National Board or whether they
were just working as individuals. The speakers outside the film circles,
such men as Dr. Cranston Brenton. Hon. Rev. A. W. Simon, Rev.
Thomas E. Shields ; the two editors. Alonzo T. Hones and John P. Brad-
ley ; G. S. .MacFarland, the editor of the Boston American ; Frank
Persons, of the Charity Organization, had nothing whatever to do with
the Board of Trade, nor were their services secured by the Board of
Trade.
From the best possible sources 1 learn that the Crafts Bill with
certain minor amendments will be reported favorably by the committee.
It is the only big bill the committee has in its hands. There were
no party lines drawn in the committee : there are Republicans for \t
and Republicans against it and the same is true of the Democratic
members. Men who know something about the routine of business in
the House tell me that the bill stands a good chance for being placed
on final passage because it has been taken up so early in the session.
It may be taken from the so-called "Union Calendar" on any W'ednesday
in the next nine or ten months and moved for final passage. .\ bare
majority of the members present will pass the bill. There are 4.35
members of Congress, the average attendance on days when bills come
up for final passage m.iy be set down at about 225. Unless some very
vigorous work is done at once the bare momentum of the congressional
routine will get the bill through the house.
Talking for the exhibitor I want to say that we have fought the bill
for many reasons. Not the least of these reasons is our fear that it
will kill the moving picture business. Censorship destroys the enter-
tainment value of the film. We can not get people into our theaters
unless we have something that will stir them : patrons want to have
their emotions touched, they want to laugh and to cry. The tiresome
film drives them out of our theaters. If men like Crafts and women
like the old ladies that appeared before the committee will get the power
to regulate the public amusements of the country, I for one am going
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
to look for some other business. These ministers and religious spin-
sters and some legisiaiors seem to tuiniv ttiat exhibitors ought to con-
duct a nursery instead of a theater. The exhibitors do not want to
run national iiindergartens ; they want to run theaters. People go to the
theater because they expect to see true portrayals of life. Life is, always
has been and always will be a struggle, the entertainment lies in
watching the struggle. If the ideas of men like Crafts are written into
laws of the United States moving picture shows will be dead in less than
a year. The general public alone supports the picture houses and they
want something more thrilling than scenes from Madeira or a pictorial
description of a shoe factory.
It's now up to us exhibitors to- do what we can to kill censorship on
the floor of the House. I don't say it can be done, but I do say it's the
only chanie we have. I expect to write to all exhibitors in the organiza-
tion to lend their aid. We must canvass every Congressional District
in the country. We must get up petitions and we must make direct
personal appeals to Congress. We have a fighting chance, no more.
In the meantime the admission of prominent film men before a
congressional committee that there is an absolute need for censorship
of motion pictures will do more harm than 1 like to think about. Censor
cranks will become a perfect plague and we exhibitors will, of course,
nave to bear the brunt of it. Some people say that business is too
strong to be censored to death. Perhaps so, but this reflection hopeful
as it is, does not help us an awful lot. It won't protect our investment,
it won't secure us against losses. On behalf of the exhibitors I want to
thank all the manufacturers who have fought so nobly, and I want to
thank the public spirited Americans who gave us their aid for the sake
of principle.
Unless something is done at once we will groan under the yoke of
Federal Censorship before 1017. I would be glad to get suggestions from
the men who have so much at stake in killing the Crafts bill.
HERRINGTON GOES TO OKLAHOMA.
Fred J. Herrington, president of the Moving Picture Ex-
hibitors' League of America, will leave Pittsburgh on the
evening of February 9 for a trip westward, with his destina-
tion Oklahoma City, Okla., where he will attend the annual
state convention of the Oklahoma exhibitors, February 14
and 15. Unusual interest is attached to this trip, as President
Herrington comes fresh from the national censorship fight
at Washington, D. C, and will carry his important message
to the thousands of exhibitors he will meet in Oklahoma and
points en route. President Herrington will go from this
city to Chicago, thence on the evening of the 10th to Kan-
sas City, Mo., where he has arranged to meet as many
exhibitors as possible. He will then proceed to Oklahoma
City. His headquarters during the convention will be the
Lee-Huckins Hotel. On his return trip President Herring-
ton will stop for a conference with exhibitors at St.
Louis, Mo,
LEAGUE CONSIDERS PASSES.
The question of the extent to which passes should be is-
sued for picture theaters and the action of exhibitors who
charge only five cents admission to serial pictures, was taken
up at the last meeting of the local league in Cleveland, It
was suggested that passes be issued by the league for every
Cleveland city official, and that any passes used in Cleveland
should come from the league rather than from individuals.
The discussion on the five cent admission fee, which most
exihibitors oppose, was long and spirited, this and the matter
of passes finally was referred to the executive committee
with power to make recommendations.
MEGOWN TO SPEAK AT YOUNGSTOWN.
C. A. Megown, special representative of the Northeastern
Ohio Motion Picture Exhibitors' League, delivered an ad-
dress at an exhibitors' banquet at the Ohio Hotel in Youngs-
town, February 3. Exhibitors from Youngstown, Niles,
Warren, Girard and Struthers were present. Megown spoke
on "The One Thing Needful — Co-operation."
LAMOTTE SMITH VISITS EXHIBITORS.
Lamotte Smith, of Alliance, State vice president of the Mo-
tion Picture Exhibitors' League, was in Cleveland last week
to complete arrangemefits for a speaking tour in the interests
of more perfect organization. He is to conduct a series ot
meetings at Alliance, P.ellaire and East Liverpool and later
in Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, Toledo and Cincinnati.
MEETING OF LUBIN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.
The second regular business meeting of the Lubin Benefit
Association was held on Wednesday evening, January 26.
There were 112 members present. Jack Pratt, the newly-
elected president, was presented with a basket of flowers
and a gavel. Recording Secretary Miss Cozette Douglass
made the presentation speech. The way things have started
it looks as though this is to be the banner year of the
association. An address by Mr. Pratt upon the future plans
of the association received enthusiastic applause.
Treasurer Schwartz delivered an address upon the nature
of the future entertainments contemplated to be given by
the association, after which the president appointed an enter-
tainment committee consisting of the following Lubin play-
ers: I. Schwartz, Richard Buhler, VVally Helston, George
Spink, Miss Rosetta Brice, Miss Gertie St. Clair, Miss Arona
M. Hiibbard.
An informal dance followed the meeting.
New Kalem Comedies
Ethel Teare to Be Featured in New Comedy Line Taking
Wednesday Date on General Film.
THE Kalem Company announces a new Wednesday
release on the General Film Company programme.
The space on the programme hitherto occupied by
a two-reel drama will on February 16th be taken by a single
reel comedy release. The subjects will feature Ethel Teare,
who has been seen to such advantage for the past year in
"Ham and Bud" comedies. Miss Teare has gained a large fol-
lowing among picture
fans by her work in the
"Ham" subjects and
evidences of her popu-
larity with exhibitors
and patrons which
reached the Kalem
Company caused that
firtn to inaugurate the
new line of comedies.
A capable comedy
company will support
Miss Teare in the new
subject, with Jack
MacDermott among
the well known Kalem
fun-makers who will be
seen. "A Molar Mix-
Up" is the subject
which will start the
new line on February
16th. In this initial re-
lease Bud Duncan is
also prominent. The
story is one of mixed
couples and jealousies
wtih a dentist's home
the seat of the trouble.
Ethel Teare came to
the Kalem Company from the vaudeville stage, where she
was a prominent Orpheum circuit headliner for several
seasons. Her screen debut was made with Kalem. Alluring
beauty and a charming screen personality are the factors that
have raised her to stardom in a comparatively short time
Miss Teare was born in Phoenix, Ariz., and is naturally a
girl of the outdoor type.
Ethel Teare.
ALL STAR WINS IN BANKRUPTCY SUIT.
In the bankruptcy proceeding against the Alco Film Cor-
poration now pending in the United States District Court
of the Southern District of New York, Stanley W. Dexter,
referee in bankruptcy, has just handed down an interesting
ruling.- He finds that the All Star Corporation, represented
in the bankruptcy proceedings by William P. Jefifery as trus-
tee, is the owner of the films, "The Nightingale," "Shore
Acres" and "The Education of Mr. Pipp." He further finds
that the All Star Corporation is entitled to 60 per cent, of
the rentals received by the Alco Corporation under a con-
tract entered into on October 17, 1914, until full payment
of $30,000 is made to the All Star. .A.s the balance still
unpaid is upwards of $32,000, the Alco trustee, Arthur Butler
Graham, must account and pay over to the All Star trustee
60 per cent, of the rentals received by him from January 23,
1915 (the date of bankruptcy) to September 11, 1915, a total
of $14,173.74, 60 per cent, of which is $8,505.24, together with
60 per cent, of rentals subsequently accruing and received
by the .Mco trustee.
"SIS HOPKINS" ON GENERAL FILM.
Rumors that the Sis Hopkins comedies would be made a
soecial release were officially quieted this week by the Kalem
Company. The announcement is made that the Sis Hopkins
subjects will all be released through the General Film Com-
pany, taking the Friday date on Kalem's release schedule.
There will thus be no extra charge for these comedies, and
exhibitors will be able to secure them just as they book any
other program release.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
935
V. L. S. E. Men Active
New York Staff Holds Confab — Many New Men on the
Job.
THE entire sales organization of the Big Four's New
York Branch, which is under the management of Jo-
seph Partridge, were called at the home office Sunday,
January 23rd, for a discussion of the distributive policies
which the V-L-S-E is promoting in the interests of their
exhibitors. As in the case of the convention held of the
Eastern representatives on the preceding Sunday, this dis-
cussion had to do principally with the "minimum and maxi-
mum" price rating, the "open booking" policy and the proper
grading of the box office value of films.
The convention was attended by General Manager Walter
W. Irwin; Assistant General Manager, A. W. Goff; J. J. Bam-
berger, manager of the Sales Promotion Department; Joseph
Partridge, Manager New York Branch; F. F. Hartich, As-
sistant Manager, New York Branch; E. L. Masters, Adver-
tising and Publicity Director; V. M. Shapiro, Assistant Ad-
vertising and Publicity Director; A. M. Webster, Manager
Syracuse Sub-Branch; George Balsdon, Jr., Booker New
York Branch, and Salesmen Erickson, Farber, Clark, Allen,
Reardon, Sherry and Bradner.
Many New Faces in Big Four Family.
The V-L-S-E sales force has been materially augmented
in practically all of the branches throughout the country,
D. F. Heenan, who was formerly shipping clerk of the Phila-
delphia Branch, has been promoted to the sales force. Ed-
ward H. Freiberger, of that office, who was formerly an in-
spector, takes his place.
I. Van Ronkel in Chicago, has added several new men to
his staff. These include Marmaduke McCaffrey, who spe-
cialized in publicity and sales development work, and who
will travel Iowa and part of Illinois; Philip Dunas, formerly
with Schiller's Film Company; Frank W. Redfield, formerly
of the Fox Film Corporation, and the General Film Com-
pany; Owen C. Devine. formerly of Robert Stevenson Com-
pany, wholesale druggists, and Harry A. O'Brien, formerly
of the Famous Players. Four of these salesmen will work
out of Chicago, and the other four in the city.
In Cincinnati. S. E. Shurtleff has added J. A. Conant, re-
cently of the Metro Exchange in Des Moines, to his office,
and also James R. Beale. formetly of the Mutual Film Cor-
poration. Mr. Conant will represent the Big Four on the
firing line, and Mr. Beale will remain in the Cincinnati office.
Mr. Shurtleff has divided his territory into blocks with the
result that P. B. Elliott of that office will be responsible for
Indiana and Ohio; Mr. Conant, for Ohio and West Virginia;
and Mr. Beale, for part of Kentucky and the city of Cin-
cinnati.
J. E. Huey, who has been the booker of the V-L-S-E
Dallas office, has been advanced by Branch Manager C. A.
Meade of that office, to the sales force, taking the position
made vacant by R. K. Evans, manager of the New Orleans
sub-office. The booking department has been placed in
charge of F. J. Murphy, who was previously the shipping
clerk in Dallas office. Edward Fogham, who was his assist-
ant, has been promoted to shipping clerk. In this same office
another change has been made, involving the withdrawal of
J. B. Dugger from the sales force to the position of assistant
branch manager. Mr. Dugger will also have charge of the
advertising and publicity departments of that office.
Fred Solomon, formerly of the V-L-S-E Denver office,
will represent that organization in Kansas City hereafter. In
Pittsburg, two new salesmen have been put on, Edward C.
Brown and C. D. Roche.
V-L-S-E Toronto Office Address.
The main quarters of the Big Four recently opened in
Canada, are located at IS Wilton avenue, Toronto. A large
suite of offices has been obtained at this address and a com-
plete sales and clerical organization established.
W. C. Gookin, who is in charge of the interests of the
V-L-S-E in that territory, has placed local men on the sales
force to represent the Big Four there. These men will cover
every section of Canada.
V-L-S-E Opens Syracuse Office.
The constantly increasing demand for V-L-S-E features
throughout New York State has necessitated that organiza-
tion's opening an office in Syracuse.
This will be a sub-office under the management of Joseph
Partridge, the branch manager of the New York territory,
and directly in charge of A. M. Webster, who has been rep-
resenting the Big Four in the Western and Middle part of
the State, since last July.
The Syracuse office will serve Buffalo, Rochester, Ithaca,
and all of the towns in that territory. Several additional
salesmen have been added to the New York branch office
of the Big Four, and these will travel directly out of Syra-
cuse.
Triangle's New Home
Moves to Large Offices in Brokaw Building, the Heart of
Film District.
WITH a five year's lease that provides that no other
film company may have quarters in the building, the
Triangle Flm Corporation moved Monday, Jan. 24,
from 23rd street to the new Brokaw Building, in Broadway
between 41st and 42nd streets. New York. The Triangle takes
the entire upper section of the structure, occupying the
eleventh and twelfth floors and the roof. On the eleventh
floor are the executive offices of H. E. Aitken, president of
the Triangle Film Corporation, and the vice-presidents in
charge of production, David W. Griffith, Thomas H. Ince,
and Mack Sennett. The various departments, e-xchanges,
publicity and promotion, etc., are also on this floor.
Above are film storage vaults, projection rooms and an
emergency studio for rush work on unfinished scenes. The
Triangle is fortunate in obtaining quarters in this modern
and centrally located building. The amount of rental in-
volved in the lease is said to be between $75,000 and $100,000.
George De Carlton
GEORGE DE CARLTON severed his association with
the Ocean Company during the past week.
Mr. De Carlton's career in the film industry has been
a meteoric one. Beginning with his position as a charac-
ter leading man with
the old Reliance Com-
pany, he has in turn
been associated with the
Life Photo Company
playing character leads
and then with the Fox
Film Company, where
his work played no lit-
tle part in the organi-
zation of that company.
In this latter associa-
tion he was a general
utility man, acting in an
advisory capacity to the
management and being
associated directly with
Edgar Lewis in his vari-
ous William Farnum
productions. Severing
that connection Mr. De
Carlton became a part
of the Ocean Film Cor-
poration, organizing the
company and supervis-
ing its productions.
With Mr. De Carlton, at
the time of his resigna-
tion from the Ocean
Company, went Director
Mr, Martin Faust
George De Carlton.
Joseph Smiley and his assistant.
GARRICK WILL DIRECT "ACCORDING TO THE
LAW."
Richard Garrick, supervising director of Gaumorrt stock
companies, will himself direct "According to the Law." In
this big five-reel feature, which will be released as a Mutual
Masterpicture, de lu.xe edition, Howard Hall will be starred.
The scenario was written by Paul M. Bryan and Joseph H.
Trant.
LIGHTS FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIO.
Banks upon banks of new Cooper-Hewitt lights this week
arrived in Universal City, after a trip across the continent
from New York. The new lights came as the next step in
making ready the recently completed electric light studio.
And, in spite of the number of these lights already in op-
eration, still more have been ordered and are now on their
way to the picture city.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Four Famous Players in March
Mary Pickford's First Seven-Reel Picture "Poor Little Pep-
pina," Heads List — Big Stars in Others.
FOR the first time since the formation of the Paramount
Pictures Corporation, the Famous Players Film Com-
pany will release through that distributing company
during the month of March a seven-reel production "Poor
Little Peppina," in which Mary Pickford is starred. This
subject also marks the first film in which Miss Pickford
has appeared since the organization of the Famous Players-
Mary Pickford Company in the productions of which she
retains a half interest. In addition to this seven-reel subject,
the Famous Players will release three other photoplays,
"The Man Who Found Himself," starring Jack Barrymore;
"The Longest Way Round," starring Hazel Dawn, and "Aud-
rey" in which Pauline Frederick appears in the title role.
"The Man Who Found Himself," which is scheduled for
release on March 19, was written by Willard Mack, author
of "Kick In." It is the story of an eminently respectable
young man who, after being hit on the head, turns burglar.
The story is full of action, the incidents following one after
the other in quick succession.
"The Longest Way Round," which will be released on
March 23, will show Hazel Dawn in the role of a young
girl whose father is bitterly opposed to his next door neigh-
bor. The latter has a son whom the girl has never seen.
They meet and fall in love in the country, neither suspecting
the identity of the other. But that is only the beginning of
trouble for the lovers as their stubborn parents both become
infuriated when they learn of the attachment.
"Audrey" is an adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary
Johnstone in the stage version of which Maggie Mitchell
starred. Pauline Frederick will present it to the motion
picture public March 26. "Audrey" is a story of the early
eighteenth century which is full of romance, and contains a
great deal of comedy and no little drama. Audrey is a
far different type from anything which Pauline Frederick
has done on the screen.
"Poor Little Peppina" is scheduled for release on the
Paramount Program on March 2 but it is to be especially
presented before that date in several of the largest cities.
The story was written especially for Mary Pickford by Kate
Jordon. Opening in Italy, the scene of action shifts to
America where chance brings the same characters together
again, to the sorrow of some and to the infinite joy of others.
"Poor Little Peppina," is a tale of adventure with many a
dramatic thrill during the course of which Miss Pickford
plays a stowaway, bootblack, telegraph messenger and errand
boy for a gang of counterfeiters, appearing in boy's clothes,
during this portion of the action.
Because of the exceptional quality of the production, the
Scene from "Poor Little Peppina" (Famous Players).
Famous Players Film Company has arranged special ad-
vertising for "Poor Little Peppina" and is issuing a magnifi-
cent twenty-four sheet in addition to the regular line of
sizes, threes and ones, there being three styles of the last-
named. A distinctive cut-out for throw-away purposes has
also been prepared and, like all other advertising matter,
can be obtained from the various Paramount exchanges.
Appearing in support of Miss Pickford are Edwin Mordant,
Eugene O'Brien, Antonio Maiori, Ernesto Torti, Cesare
Grabina, W. T. Carlton, and Jack Pickford, in addition to a
number of other well-known players.
Though the feature will be placed on the Paramount Pro-
gram, it will be given special presentations in New York
and several other large cities before the day of release.
"Poor Little Peppina" was directed by Sidney Olcott;
"Audrey" by Robert Vignola and "The Man Who Found
Himself" by James Kirkwood, all of whom have contributed
notable successes to the screen.
Kalem Series Has New Name
Title of New Series By George Bronson Howard Is Changed
to "Social Pirates" — Early Episodes Completed.
THE Love Pirates have been rechristened. Marin Sals
and Ollie Kirkby, who were to have shared honors in the
new George Bronson Howard series of that name will
be "The Social Pirates" instead. The change of title is the
only variation made, otherwise the series will remain as
before. George Bronson Howard is writing it, Kalem the
producer, and Marin Sais and Ollie Kirkby will remain the
same two clever girls using sharp wits and clever wiles at the
expense of wealthy and sophisticated idlers.
The decision to change the title of the George Bronson
Howard series was reached after long consideration. It_ is
in keeping with Kalem's other plans for this big series, which
call for careful advance preparation and a complete lack of
haste. Kalem officials are of the belief that "The Social
Pirates" will mark a new type of screen production and have
the greatest of expectations for the series.
An official of the company explained this point last week.
"George Bronson Howard," he states, "has written 'The
Social Pirates' in his best vein, which means that while there
is no lack of dramatic interest, there is also a delightful touch
cf satire running throughout the episodes. It is the style that
made his 'Snobs' such a successful play. This blend of
satirical comedy and dramatic action makes a production that
will please all classes, but most of all, because of its welcome
novelty, the picture-goers who demand intelligence and rebel
at the crude and obvious thrillers that are forced on them so
much. Of course, it requires direction of the highest type
and players of more than ordinary calibre to handle a produc-
tion of this class, but after a view of the first production
received from the studios we are more confident than ever
of the ability of those entrusted with the production. Marin
Sais and Ollie Kirkby have always been known as players of
unusual versatility, since, in their work for Kalem, both stars
have gained favor in roles varying from farce comedy to
highly emotional parts. This is true in no less degree of the
other members of the company which includes True Broad-
man, Paul C. Hurst, Thomas Lingham, Frank Jonasson and
Edward Clisbee."
UNIVERSAL PLAYERS MARRY.
Bertram Grassby, one of the best known of the character
actors at the L'niversal's Pacific Coast studios, ^/as last week
married to Girrard Alexander, also a thespian, but one who
makes that profession an avocation rather than a vocation,
following it simply because of the fascination of it and not
for the monetary end. The young couple met when Miss
Alexander entered the ranks of the photoplayers at Uni-
versal City, and was cast for a role in a production in which
Grassby was working. The friendship ripened as the picture
progressed and later an understanding was reached, which
resulted 'in the wedding.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
937
German Trade Notes
THE Nordische Films Company has taken one more
step toward monopolizing the German film market
in the purchase of Bavaria's largest film institution,
Carl Gabriel, Munich, which includes approximately 500,-
000 meters of film and all the Gabriel theaters. Inasmuch as
Carl Gabriel was the Nordische's largest competitor in
Bavaria, this deal puts the Danish concern in practical con-
trol of the South German market.
4> * *
A number of comic one-act films are being produced by
Director Danuki. The pictures which have been completed
are called: "A Ticklish Matter," "Soon Here, Soon There,"
"A Healthy Youngster," and "A Splitting Success." For
the production of this series a number of well-known Berlin
actors have been engaged, including Siegfried Berisch (Pos-
sen theater), Julius Falkenstein (Trianon theater), Viktor
Janson (Residenz theater), Paul Westermeyer (Thalia thea-
ter) and Hanns Kraehly; also the following actresses. Misses
Thiele, Jonde, Koehler and Berger.
* * «
Wanda Treumann and Viggo Larsen, of the Treumann &
Larsen Film Company, return this week from Copenhagen,
after a very successful engagement with their sketch, "The
Extremes Meet," in the Zirkus-Variete, and open this new
year in the Berlin Cines Palast with an honorarium of 8,0(10
marks per month. An artistic three-act film, "Geschwister
Lorris," is the latest film which has been produced by this
popular pair.
* • *
One of the season's most successful films in Hanewacker
& Scheler's Christmas production was "The Conductress of
Line 6." This film, which had its premiere in the Admiral's
theater, deals with the story of one of the many women who
have taken the places of men as conductors on the Berlin
street cars. In addition to a very interesting tale, one is
shown through every detail of that enormous organization,
the Berlin street car system. The Greater Berlin Street Rail-
ways Company afforded Messrs. Hanewacker & Scheler every
opportunity for producing a realistic picture, and the result
is a film which has been playing to crowded houses and
should prove of great universal interest as a true portrayal
of one of the most interesting incidents of this epoch.
* * *
"The Dancing Heart" is the name of a new film which
Max Mack has produced for the Greenbaum Film Company.
The author of this piece is Hans Brennert, and the leading
roles lie in the hands of Maria Orska and Rudolf Schildkraut.
This film is especially strong in inner decorations which
were made under the direction of the well-known artist, von
Osen.
* • ♦
Notwithstanding the fact that Munich at present has fifty-
four picture houses, Messrs. Heilmann and Litman are
erecting a large moving picture theater upon their Wein
street property. The Bavarian Kinematographic Associa-
tion has now directed a petition to the Munich police-
presidency, requesting that no more moving picture con-
cessions be granted.
* * *
A local film firm took pictures last week of the Berlin
Christmas shopping. These films are for the purpose of
showing to neutral countries the favorable condition of
economic afifairs in Germany. Owing to the great crowds
in the shopping districts these pictures should make a
very favorable impression.
* • *
The Tauentzien Palast Lichtspiele, Berlin's most beautiful
picture theater, which has been closed for some months, re-
opens New Year's Day under the management of Mr. Ludwig
Klopfer, with the Imperator Film, "Satan Opium." Taking
part in this film are Lupu Pick, Hermann Hellweger, Curt
BrenkendorfT, Lotte Erol and Claire Dessau. "Satan Opium"
was produced under the direction of Mr. S. Dessau, and, as
the title signifies, is mostly enacted in an opium den.
* * *
The Board of Film Censorship in Duesseldorf (Rhein-
province) has prohibited the exhibiting of large film posters
in the district over which this board exercises power of
censorship.
* * ♦
Georg Kaiser, the popular humorist, has written a film
drama for Maria Carmi-Vollmoeller. The film will soon be
produced by the Deutsche Bioskop Company. For the Luna
Film Company, Mr. Kaiser is preparing one of his sketches
in which the humorous film favorite, Anna Mueller-Lincke
will appear.
"From the Diary of a Mastermindreader" is the title of a
new film series which the Union Company is preparing and
in which the Mindreader Labero, who is at present perform-
ing in Circus Busch, Berlin, will enact the principal part.
The text of the first film, "The Man with the Green Eyes,"
was written by Hugo Renard. The Union will also soon film
Hermann Sudermann's first novel, "The President's Favor-
ite," which was published in 1886.
* ♦ *
The trade in Austria is at present very active. The
Oesterreichische Filmindustrie Company is preparing Aus-
tria's first great detective film, "The Moore House Mystery.'
In addition to this feature, the same firm is bringing out
an Alfred Deutsch-German comedy in which the three Gutt-
mann brothers will appear. Fritz Gruenbaum, the popular
X'ienna libretto composer, is also working on a film for this
concern.
* * *
A new film factory is to be built in Vienna. The building
is to be one of the largest and most complete in Europe.
The Messter Film Company, the Sascha Film and Philipp
& Pressburger are back of this undertaking.
* * ♦
C. Miinstedt, proprietor of the Kino-Palace in the
Prater, one of Vienna's large amusement parks, has to date
sent 50,000 Kronen to soldiers in the field. This amount was
accumulated through benefit exhibitions in the Kmo-Palace.
» * *
The first Anzengruber film, "The Perjurer-Farmer," was
recently presented with great success by the Vienna Kunst-
film Company, who are now working upon the remaining
works of Anzengruber. The leading part in the first film
was taken by Hermann Benke, formerly of the Kaiser-
jubilaeums-Stadt-Theater, Vienna. Mr. Benke has been en-
gaged to also play the leads in the other films of the
Anzengruber series. J- A. FLEITZER.
Berlin, December 27, 1915.
Elsie MacLeod with Vim
ELSIE MacLEOD, the pretty little blonde who has been
sought by many film companies, is now "putting over"
comedies with vim, for it remained for the Vim Com-
pany to secure her. Miss MacLeod has done much dra-
matic as well as comedy work, having begun her moving
picture career with the
Edison Company play-
ing child parts and
shortly afterward be-
coming the youngest
leading lady with that
concern. The opinions
of her admirers are
varied, for while all
agree on her aptitude
for the humorous, her
recent portrayal of
Michaela in Carmen
while she was with the
Fox Feature Film Cor-
poration will long be
remembered.
When Tweedledum,
whose name is on the
lips of every European
picture fan and who
now with the Vim
(Company is known as
Bungles, came to this
country a few months . , . ^ .
ao-o Miss MacLeod played with him in his first American
fiTm'. His vast experience has taught him to recognize in-
trinsic value in an artist immediately; thus it happened that
they have played together since then, and at present, with
the banner of the Vim Company flying over them, it is only
reasonable to expect startling results from them in the not
far distant future.
BUSHMAN AND BAYNE IN NEW METRO SUBJECT,
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, the Metro stars
who recently completed the stellar roles in "Man and His
Soul," will begin work on two new Metro features.^ The first
will be a picturization of the widely read novel. The Wall
Between." written by Ralph D. Paine. Their second vehicle
will be "Boots and Saddles," adapted for the screen from the
successful play of the same name by Eugene Walters author
of "The Easiest Way," "Paid in Full" and other notable stage
plays.
Elsie MacLeod.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
URSUANT to a promise made in the last issue an
attempt will be made to answer the question: "Why
is the National Board of Censorship?"
Many men prominently identified with the motion picture
business today have had the question directly applied to
them and have tried to answer it. The writer has read the
answers and credit for the nearest hit to the bull's eye
must be given to Carl Laemmle. What is known today as
the National Board of Censorship was not established or
recognized as a censorship body. It had its origin in the
People's Institute of New York City, the membership of
which was recognized as the embodiment of principles that
best served the people's interests. It was conceded that the
best of nearly, if not all, creeds and classes was repre-
sented in that organization. A time came when the In-
stitute ofifered a protest against certain motion pictures.
The manufacturers of that time gave respectful attention
and a conference followed, resulting in the organization of a
supervising board, which, as Mr. Laemmle says, was to
act in an advisory capacity.
Mr. Laemmle's statement in this connection is worthy
of more attention and respect than almost any other, for
the reason that he was one of the first of the film industry
to become independent and attack the so-called trust, which
is saddled with the responsibility of creating the National
Board of Censorship. All conditions tend to verify the
honesty of his expression. The writer is not in a posi-
tion to disprove his statement that he opposed the use of
the word censorship in the creation of the present National
Board, but knows enough about the situation to state that
none in the movement had a thought that by the use of
that word "censorship" anyone connected with the move-
ment was adopting something that was contrary to and in
defiance of the Constitution of the country.
Censorship, as instigated under this movement of super-
vision, was not based on the question of immorality. I
think the reflections of those engaged in the moving pic-
ture business five, or six, or more years, will sustain me.
Supervision was not suggested by any film of American
manufacture. _ "The Great Train Robbery" received the
keenest attention of the reformers after the National Board
of Censorship was organized. Some say it led to the crea-
tion of the board. It did not. The first objection was made
by public opinion represented by the audiences and man-
agers, not by any reformer, or body of reformers. The
first picture to arouse a protest was of foreign manufacture.
It was one which showed the backing of a horse attached to
a wagon over a precipice, horse and wagon alternating in
the terrible fall down the steep incline until both landed
at the bottom. The supposed driver was, of course, a dummy,
but the horse was flesh and blood. American agents, dis-
tributors and exhibitors joined in condemnation of the sub-
ject and it was at this time that the question of supervision
was taken up.
Just about this time every motion picture machine ope-
rator, stereopticon worker, illustrated song singer and others
acquainted with or who thought they knew how to take and
develop a motion picture, got the notion that there was
"money in it." The result was that some very questionable
subjects soon oozed from questionable sources. Then those
who were not in the business to make a quick turn and
get-away again urged a permanent board of supervision
Those who saw a future for the business were on the job.
Where the reformers were at that time we cannot recall.
They probably were not interested because the pictures at
that time were only patronized by the poorer classes, and
those classes evidently did not interest them. It was only
when the picture houses loomed up under their eyes that
they discovered moving pictures were a reality. The-' started
to figure: "Why should not the people who go to the pic-
tures come to our church?" they asked, and then a general
condemnation of motion pictures followed. Met with the
statemeiit that the pictures had been properly supervised
by a well authenticated body tliey then opened an attack
upon the board of censors. The first attack was upon
the secretary of the board, the equal of any of the reformers
in point of intelligence, conscience and honesty. Because
that secretary was paid for actual clerical services the re-
formers declared the whole board was subsidized.
* * *
That is where official censorship first took root. No re-
former in New York or elsewhere has been able to suc-
cessfully attack the integrity or good faith of the National
Board of Censorship, but the foresight and shrewdness of
the so-called reformer has found a basis upon which to build
a source of revenue. The result was that these sancti-
monious individuals have laid foundation for a wide-spread
system for the squeezing of fees from the motion picture
people under a claim that has no foundation in fact.
One very prominent moving picture producer has said
there is no reason for the existence of the National Board
of Censorship even as an advisory board and states that
it would be as reasonable to establish such a board for the
supervision of newspapers, books and other publications.
"The public is the censor," says this producer. True, but
the reformers do not give the public a chance on motion pic-
tures. Newspapers and other publications are passed upon
after publication. Motion pictures must run the gauntlet
before publication. "But," says the wise man, "no well
regulated and legitimate concern needs the advice of an
advisory board. If the pictures are as they should be, the
board of public opinion will endorse them." The motion
picture business is rated as fourth in importance as to
public benefit and capital invested. Take any of the three
rated above it and see if it has not an advisory board con-
nected with it. The most eminent jurists, scientists, states-
men and mechanics of the day have occasion to consult with
others. Not that those with whom they consult and con-
fer know more than they do, but they wish to attain per-
fection of judgment and plans as near as possible.
* * *
The motion picture producer feels that he has produced
something that will win public approval, but at the same
time feels that the judgment of others who have not been
directly interested in that production is desirable, so he sends
his work to the National Board of Censorship. To the open
mind this would indicate a desire to give the best.
* ♦ ♦
Let us go a step higher. If it is improper for the manu-
facturers to support an advisory board and the judgment
of the manufacturer is to be conclusive, why have an ad-
visory board for the President of the United States, the
Navy and Army? Why have courts of appeals and_ revisions?
To abolish advisory boards is to proclaim infallibility.
* * ♦
The claim by those who make it that the National Board
of Censorship is not an organization for censorship is cor-
rect. The fact that it is maintained by monetary contribu-
tions by the makers of the subjects it passes upon shovvS
that it is not a censorship board. The term censorship is
a "misnomer," as Mr. Laemmle has stated. The fact that it
is not a censorship board is established by the fact that the
personnel of the board and not the organization behind
it has no market price, which cannot be said of some re-
form organizations and their members. Another difference
between the modern censorship boards and the National
Board of Censorship is that when the latter passes adversely
upon a film it notifies the producer of its objects and gives
him an opportunity to justify the production or make cor-
rections before public productions, while the others arbi-
trarily cut and slash, and then make the producer pay for the
mutilated corpse.
• * •
Putting himself in the position of the manufacturer who
desires to do the right thing, the writer would say: "I am
unalteralily opposed to national, state, or other official cen-
sorship, but I am prepared to submit any work to disin-
terested judgment in order that its standard may be fixed
as close as possible to perfection: and I insist that producers
who are not willing to follow the same course be ignored
by the public." I made this contention during the early days
of the National Board of Censorship and I still adhere to it
although I am unalterably opposed to censorship.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
939
Motion Picture Educator
Conducted by REV. W. H. JACKSON
SOME NOTABLE TRAVEL PICTURES.
Old Unchanging Holland (Pathecolor).
TRAVEL pictures are enriched by the addition of scenes
in Old and Unchanging Holland in colors. The land of
picturesque canals and windmills as unchanging as the
people, who, dressed as were their ancestors, go about their
daily occupations, and to market just as we have read in the
school-books of a generation ago. Whether the old Dutch
paintings remind us of the pastoral scenes, or whether these
scenes remind us of the old Dutch paintings is of no im-
portance; to see again in real life the reproduction of the cows
in the large level pastures and the familiar landscape is very
refreshing and we are glad to have the present generation
see with greater perfection and in true life that which so
pleased us in still picture form.
The village of Staphorst, known for its musical comedies,
with its appropriately clad natives adds to the value of the
reel.
Climbing Mt. Blanc (Pathe).
In this picture we follow a party of climbers from the
village of Chamonix, which is just north of the peak, progress
being slow a small hotel offers a welcome shelter for the
night. Starting again the next morning, the ascent becomes
entrancing with the large vista; rare views of the small vil-
lages nestling in the valleys below are at once peaceful and
beautiful.
A most highly interesting picture is one obtained by the
photographer of the party who has so pointed his camera
that he is enabled to take a most unusual and thrilling
picture of an avalanche. Perseverance is finally rewarded,
after many thrilling and hazardous experiences, such as
crossing a human bridge, they reach the summit and con-
gratulate each other upon attaining such an eminence in
life. Mt. Blanc is a rugged snow-capped peak rising 15,781
feet into the heavens, being the highest peak in the Alps
and affords more than usual interest to the traveller.
From Kabylia to Constantine (Picturesque Algeria).
This is another beautiful scenic in pathecolor. The region
of Kabylia in northeast Algeria is one of the wonderlands
of the earth, it is said that its natural beauty is not surpassed
by any other country. A trip by automobile is taken from
this garden spot of Africa through some of the most wonder-
ful mountain scenery in the world. It is noticed that the
roads are most modern, the tile-roofed villages are quaint all
the way to Constantine. This is a most interesting picture
and is a valuable addition to this class of film. A new country
is opened up to us and we cannot fail to find interest in the
peculiar native costumes and customs all of which are en-
hanced by the color process.
Quaint Dances of Japan.
The dances of Japan are certainly more picturesque than
those of America. This series of dances includes, as
explained in English, the scarf dance, the umbrella dance
and the wedding dance. The "Hana Nomaki" and the
"Nippon Benzai" are some of the names by which they are
known. The "Hana Nomaki" is danced in honor of the
spring-time and the cherry blossoms which fill Japan with
beauty and fragrance. The "Nippon Benzai" is the most
spirited of the dances and its performers always arouse the
loyal subjects of the Mikado to enthusiastic demonstrations;
these pictures are a pleasing addition to the manners and
customs of the attractive Japanese.
Unfamiliar Fishes.
It is well-known that the waters of tropical countries are
teeming with beautiful and peculiar fishes, a reel of these
will always be more than attractive. The kinematograph has
it to its added credit that it can produce pictures of this
class which beforetime were impossible. The aquarium was
of limited use to the schools at large, book illustrations were
almost equally limited; now however we are able to see all
kinds of fishes from the Amazon River, South America; the
streams of India, and the waters of the West Indies. This
film is as instructive as it is unique and will be more than
cordially welcomed.
A Tea Plantation.
A small subject yet full of interest is this depicting a tea
plantation in the Island of Java. Being one of the island's
most extensive operations and from which it reaps its larg-
est income it is an industrial of importance, it will therefore
take its place with both Industrials and Travel pictures. The
manner of picking the leaves, their sorting and drying is
interesting.
AN EDUCATIONAL INDUSTRY.
A Pennsylvania newspaper has just made the discovery
(long known elsewhere) that the "Moving Picture is a Giant
Industry"; with some detail well known to the trade. What
is at this time of more importance and needs to be more
widely known is that the moving picture industry is the
greatest Educational Industry of the day and hour. While
of most recent growth and development it is a mightier
factor for promoting educationalism than any other influence
or power at present in operation. There is nothing to com-
pare with the moving picture for the teaching of all kinds
of subjects in the public schools; it is equally valuable in
vocational, technical and industrial training. It is at once
the great teacher of travel, history, science and art. It has
suddenly become the picture newspaper of the day. And
because it is seen by millions of people daily it has such a hold
upon their lives that its responsibilities as an educator are
as great as its powers. If the newspapers of the country
would begin to take as much notice of the educational industry
of which the picture is capable and press its positive advan-
tages, free from belittling criticisms and repetitions they
would be helping a good work.
CONCERNING CENSORSHIP.
That the educational picture is in no way interested in
censorship being in itself immune, does not necessarily mean
that the Educator should be entirely silent on the question.
Believing, however, that there are readers of the Educator
to whom the question of censorship comes, even if only in
a secondary manner; to place an emphasis on the action of
The Moving Picture World will surely be appropriate. The
writer entirely agrees with no less an authority than the
Rev. Thomas Dixon, author of "The Clansman," when he
says: —
"The motion picture business in some parts of America is
being subjected to the same sort of senseless persecution
that drove the Hugenots and Pilgrims from Europe."
The rise and development of the moving picture is its own
argument against any criticism demanding censorship in the
form desired by hysterical — even though religious — reformers.
Beginning amid troubled surroundings, and passing through
trying times, with enemies within as well as without, the
moving picture can be truly described today as being elevating
as well as educational. That it is educational in itself is
proved by the fact that it has driven out many vicious forms
of entertainment, has curbed many vices, very seriously in-
jured the drug and liquor traffic, has made enemies of a class
of people whose enmity is an honor, while at the same time
giving to millions of people a new and clean form of enter-
tainment heretofore thought impossible; surely then its own
history is its own best sponsor. If therefore it has thus
behaved so admirably in its youth what will it do in its
maturity?
Surely it is enough censorship against evil to know that
the picture is on the same level as the book or paper or any
other publication that is found guilty of anything even ap-
proaching the indecent. He is a libeller of a knavish kind.
however, who dares to suggest that a curb should be placed
only and especially upon the moving picture in the fear tliat
it might in the future become guilty of evil.
940
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
The present contention of the writer is that the moving
picture is such an inherent eduactional power, that to tamper
with its liberties in any way is to hinder its growth and
progress. It is an accepted theory that the best antidotes
of evil are education and culture, these qualities the picture
enjoys in no limited degree, and is using them in a marvel-
lously progressive manner. When one looks beneath the
exterior of the proposed censorship, one is forced to the
conclusion that it has less of righteousness and nobility of
purpose than appears on the surface, it is not based on logic
or fact, but is only bolstered up by a species of narrow-
minded reform which has lived so long as to become pro-
fessional in its character, ravenous in its appetite, and literally
goes about seeking what it may devour; its opposition to
the moving picture is not directed against the moving picture
as such but rather a continuous plan of attacking anything
and everything which its self appointed and arrogantly as-
sumed authority deems necessary, to a degree which becomes
Pharisaical and only earns for its agitators more contempt
and less respect.
The moving picture is the outgrowth of the highest educa-
tion in science, art and literature, it is really Illustrated
Education, it has known nothing but progress and success,
it is the marvel of the times, and while ready to be judged
at any angle, it can prove itself nowhere more worthy than
in its educational value historically and prophetically.
Employers of labor in the towns visited are also encour-
aged to send their employees to visit the exhibition and
so increase the general good sought to be done.
ANALYZING MOVEMENTS.
A new feature among the Pathe educationals is one in
which the ordinary and special movements of men and ani-
mals are recorded. In the analyzing of human movements
the actions of athletes are shown many times slower than
in actual life, this enables it to be seen how the muscles are
brought into use, as also how they differ in the varied
actions of running, jumping and throwing weights. The
pictures were taken with a Pathe extra fast camera at the
rate of one hundred pictures a second; when shown upon the
screen, the slowness of action causes every movement to be
followed with studied attention.
The beneficial results of this picture will be many, not
only as an illustration for the purpose of showing how the
muscles are used, but also how they may be used and con-
trolled, making them of additional value in physical train-
ing and culture. The movements of animals are also very
interesting, years ago the Japanese were considered extrava-
gant in their illustrations of animals in decorative art, in-
stantaneous photography only revealed the fact that they
had been closely observing their true and natural movements.
This latest method now confirms more than ever the truth
of much that previously seemed impossible. The gait of a
horse, the leg actions and changes are clearly seen; the same
with dogs, cats and kangaroos, making the film an extremely
instructive one, the value of them being enhanced by the
fact that they are in natural colors; an extension of this
series will be as welcome as it is instructive.
ECONOMY THROUGH SAFETY.
The "Safety First" campaign with all its advantages and
lessons is also a campaign of efficiency and economy: the idea
of safety is a great incentive to efficiency and as a result a
promoter of economy. For these reasons — very worthy in
themselves — the railroad companies while doing admirable
work in promoting "Safety Moving Picture Lectures" are
best protecting the public from common dangers and them-
selves from loss and damage suits, while at the same time
securing better and more practical all around results in
labor and travel.
The New York Central Railroad Co. maintains a traveling
picture exhibit which very probably covers their entire route
and by its constant exhibitions does a great deal of good
wherever it goes. It consists of a car in which are pictures
showing the right and wrong way of doing things; warnings
and instructions relating to all possible contingencies under
which their own employees or the travelling public may find
themselves.
In a second car is a moving picture exhibit lasting 22
minutes in which a two-reel story entitled "Steve Hill's
Awakening" is shown. This is a story of a railroad man who
has many narrow escapes, and who wins the yardman's
daughter by having an awakening to his responsibilities and
consequently by never taking chances in railroading. The
story was written by Marcus A. Dow, general safety director
of the New York Central lines, and the exhibitions are
given on schedule time, and are free to the employees and
the interested public.
PATHE'S "HUMAN MOVEMENTS ANALYZED"
VERY POPULAR.
"Human Movements Analyzed" and its sequel "Animal
Movements Analyzed," two single reel educational subjects,
have received larger bookings than any Pathe one reel pic-
tures in years. The newspapers everywhere have united in
declaring them to be as interesting and instructive as any
films that have ever come under their observation. At the
Strand theater in New York every audience greeted them
with long continued applause, a remarkable tribute for edu-
cationals.
F. Lumsden Hare
AN IMPORTANT World Film acquisition is F. Lums-
den Hare, a leading English actor well known to the
legitimate stage. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland,
and educated at Saint
Dunston's College in
London.
He followed the sea
four years before going
on the stage. In Lon-
don he appeared in
important roles in such
plays as "Ben Hur," as
John Storm in "The
Christian," and "The
Admirable Crichton."
He has also appeared
in South Africa and
throughout the Orient,
landing in America in
1904. Since then he
has played leads with
John Drew, Ethel Bar-
rymore. Fay Davis,
Amelia Bingham, Billie
Burke, Gertrude Elliott,
Maude Adams and
Grace George. He is
an ardent golfer and
motorist and is a mem-
ber of the Lambs and
Players' Clubs. His
favorite hobby is fruit-
farming on his Long
Island estate.
Mr. Hare is playing the leads in two World Film features
— "Love's Crucible," with Miss Frances Nelson, and "As
In a Looking Glass," in support of Miss Kitty Gordon.
F. Lumsden Hare.
IVAN AT WORK ON "THE IMMORTAL FLAME."
A new Ivan feature, "The Immortal Flame," is in process
of production at the Ivan studio under the direction of Ivan
Abramson. The theme treats of the immortality of true
love and the sacrifices and heartaches one can undergo
when imbued with the spirit of this divine fire. It was
written especially to feature Miss Maude Fealy by Ivan
Abramson. An especially strong supporting company, head-
ed by Paula Shay, Joseph Burke, James Cooley, Edna Luby
and Willard Case appear in the cast.
As soon as tlie interiors are filmed the entire company will
leave for Washington, where some of the most important
scenes in the play will be taken. Several of the official
buildings will be used to give the drama the necessary color.
It is expected that "The Immortal Flame" will be ready
for release the early part of March as the regular monthly
feature for that month.
CONSTANCE COLLIER IN SECOND MOROSCO
SUBJECT.
Following her screen debut in "The Tongues of Men," the
Oliver Morosco photoplay recently released on the Para-
mount program, Constance Collier has commenced work on
her second production for this company. "The Code of
Marcia Gray," especially written for her by Frank Lloyd,
the well-known Morosco director. The chief support to
the star is offered by Forrest Stanley, the talented Morosco
idol of the stage, whose success on the screen has been
instantaneous, and Harry DeVere, the talented player who
has just become affiliated with the Morosco forces.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
941
Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
D
Udells.
AVE UDELL comes in with a lot of stuff. In his letter he says:
The ads enclosed have brought me more business than any-
'hing I have ever written. Especially the one where the plays
are listed for the patron's own selection. I receive letters
every day from patrons wanting such and such a photoplay,
and as I have the entire list booked it does not inconvenience
me in the least.
May I suggest that exhibitors should write articles and press
notices with a local flavor instead of relying on the film com-
panies for this source of information. People are tiring of
"a wonderful masterpiece," "beautiful gowns made by Lady
DufC Gordon," "a great Broadway success/' etc.
The advertisement offers thirty-one titles from which five are to be
selected and since Mr. Udell had them cinched for the Majestic, Paxton,
111., it follows that the selection will not put him in a hole. It does
help as a guide to future bookings and as an index to the taste of his
patrons and it does more immediate good in making the patrons feel that
the house is trying to please.
The suggestion as to localizing the press stuff is a good one. A. W.
Walker, of the Orpheum, Aberdeen, S. D., is localizing all his clips
for his house organ. Mr. Udell's readers are still more purely local.
Mr. Udell also adds a number of suggestions, many of which he has tried
out and found good. They probably we be as useful to others :
An alarm clock is about the best investment for an Exhibitor
who is troubled with "empty seats."
No Exhibitor is omniscient. Riding on a "high horse" will
take you nowhere. Mingle with your patrons and be one of
them.
Be your own censor. See your films before showing them
and discard the ones you think suggestive. Tell your exchange
about it.
Beware of "eye sores." Two large shining EXIT lights near
your screen attracts the eye from the picture and annoys
many patrons of nervous temperaments. Also the illuminated
sign near your screen announcing coming features. There
should be nothing near the screen which will attract the eye
from the picture. Do not surround your screen with a gold,
shiny border. There should be nothing in the theater for the
light to refiect on.
You will not profit by having a candy slot machine on each
seat. One patron does not like to hear his neighbor SMACK,
SMACK, SMAiCK on a piece of candy, etc., when he Is trying
to enjoy the show.
Do not force your patrons to take any form of advertise-
ment from your theater. Put your programs or any other
literature on a shelf, table, etc., with a sign TAKE ONE.
TOMORROW'S PROaRAM, etc.
Be original. Stop trying to outdo your competitor by Imi-
tating him and adding to. If your competitor Is running a
five reeler on Tuesday for loc, don't try and gain more busi-
ness by advertising seven reels for 10c. on the same night.
That's babyish and weakening. Instead try these:
Advertise a tableau to be given every notable picture you
have booked. Arrange the tableau in such a way that it will
be a counterpart of the picture itself, or a vital scene in the
picture. For example, "The Christian." I arranged a grave-
yard scene on the stage, had a curtain painted with an ancient
city in the background. To carry out the perspective from the
stage the wood drop also contained a few crosses, smaller tomb-
stones, trees, a little pond, etc. The central figure on the stage
was a large cross, made of pasteboard and green Ivy hanging
down the sides. By the cross knelt a man with a cassock to
represent the Christian praying. A red light was placed be-
hind the drop near the horizon and a blue flood thrown on the
whole. The front drop commenced to rise and a chorus of
voices in the wings sang "The Holy City." The audience was
surprised at first but before the picture was thrown on the
screen, they were one and all in a receptive mood.
You can make extra money and gain excellent advertising,
at the same time convert people to attend your show by having
a children's night, the old folks night, a comedy night, old
soldiers' night, nights for different lodges, colleges, universi-
ties, societies, home culture clubs, parties, weddings, factories
and everything decent under the sun. Put on a picture like
"Guarding Old Glory." Have the school children march with
flags to your theater, led by a band playing "The Star Spangled
Banner." Try it once. Everybody in town will be out to see
your show.
Try badges. Like they do on election days, conventions,
etc. Imprint "I am going to see So and So at the Big
Theater." "I saw a feature last night at the Big Theater.
It was great." Some people will not let you put the badges on
them. Tliat's all right. Don't quit business because they
give you a cold shoulder. If they say, "Don't you dare pin
one of those things on me." You say, "We are going to show
a great picture tonight at my theater. Here's some tickets,
come and bring your whole family. The reason I'm giving
you these tickets is because I want you for a patron." Don't
let anyone escape.
Read the Moving Picture World from cover to cover and
apply It to your business.
We particularly like that last suggestion because bo few exhibitors
get all this paper gives them. They look up the program in which
they are Interested and read a note here and there, but they do not
read the entire Issue and they cannot possibly hope to keep posted un-
less they do. The MOVING PICTURE WORLD Is as necessary to your
business as the house you run, for it is necessary that you know as
much as possible of the business in which you are engaged. Many ex-
hibitors read this department and yet do not read the news section
in the back of the paper where are recorded advertising stunts sent in
by staff correspondents. They are not as fully commented upon, but
they supplement the work of this department.
That's all the Udells this trip, but there Is more to come.
Here's An Old Friend.
S. E. Wall, away back in 1846 or thereabouts, wrote that he was
going to write. At last he has. Mr. Wall Is running in Plain City,
"-hio, now and he has been making money, because he hustles for It.
If you are a late comer to the department, know Mr. Wall as tlio
man who went into a small town and got more people into a house
for ten cents than the last man in could coax with a five cent piece.
Mr. Wall writes :
It has been some time since I bothered you with any of my offerings,
chiefly because I had nothing to offer that I considered worth while
to your valuable department, but when you reminued me a week or
two ago that I was rather slow starting t'hat whooping big letter so
long promised, I decided to let you know that I am still here anyway.
I am enclosing a couple of post cards that I use each week that I
find very effective advertising, as I have an "bonest-to-goodness"
hand-picked mailing list that reaches everybody In town and on the
rural routes.
The card advertising SCANDAL is one of 400 that I 'tuk my pen In
hand' to and after much
neck-bending and tongue-
chewing I managed to get
them out, but please advise
your readers who are in-
clined to take things easy
not to start that method of
advertising for it sure is
some job. The results, how-
ever, justify all the labor
Involved, and results are
what 1 am interested in,
and with that end in view
I get out the advertising
about every other week with
pen and ink, alternating
with the multigraph card
like the one advertising
JUNE FRIDAY. The multi-
graph card is very effective,
but it does not have the
personal appeal that the
hand-written card has.
The weekly programs as
shown on enclosed photos
are painted on regular sign
painter's cloth the size of a
three sheet and I have
permanent locations around
town in conspicuous places
entirely away from the the-
ater.
Since inaugurating the
mailing list I have discon-
tinued the weekly program "?
for general distribution and
for that reason have noth-
ing to submit for your inspection along that line.
Business has been very good, showing a nice Increase over corre-
sponding dates last year, but as may be expected things have been
very quiet during the last three weeks, due to the Christmas shopping,
but as that is ove* now, here's hoping.
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February 12, 1916
Mr. Wall writes what, in an earlier day, would bave been called a
"clerl£ly" iiand. It is not a copper plate script, for it is possessed ot
Individuality, but it is as clear as script printing, and as easily read.
He can get out nand-written cards and get away with it, but unless
you can write almost as good as a press can print, don't try it, and
even then it will be easier on you to have a line cut made of the
message, print it a good blaclc and fill in with any o£ the good carbon
inks. Drawing ink is not what is meant, for drawing ink will dry
down glossy where the printing ink dries flat; without a gloss. Your
stationer or art dealer can get you an ink that will match the print-
ing and greatly reduce the manual labor while preserving the etfect.
The handwritten card addresses the recipient. The multigraphed card
does not. The three sheet sign is nicely lettered and, being on cloth,
will stay up in a rain where paper will wash down. Mr. Wall does
not date his days, which should be done. Let the man on his way
home, in a hurry, note that Chaplin shows on the 28th. Do not make
him take a second look to see that the week is the current one. Always
give them day and date. It it only influences ten cents worth ot trade,
that will help. From the photograph we gather that two colors are
used, and that the days are probably in red and the announcement in
some less marked color, perhaps blue, which will fade in front ot the
camera. We think it would be better to have the signs done on cards,
each tor a day, with the days permanently lettered and the cards and
dates to be slipped into grooves, the same as the window signs. The
saving in cloth and work will soon repay the cost of the boards and
presently also pay for glazing the signs, or for a pint of waterproof
or spar varnish. If the sign is to be permanent, make it work to
the best advantage by proclaiming its permanency. There is value
even in the suggestion ot continuance. The cards can be changed
once a week or each day, the Monday date being taken out Tuesday
morning and replaced with a new date and card. In this case a color
should be used for each week and changed weekly for three or four
weeks when a return to the first color may be made.
Right.
L. J. Scott, of the V-L-9-E exchange, Kansas City, sends in a New
Tear greeting that is neatly done, one oblong sheet and one that
started off that way, but which was brought to a point on the bias.
The feature is this sentiment :
We succeed
only AFTER
Our Customers Succeed
Any exchange worked on that plan will succeed, because it will help
the customers to succeed and the V-L-S-E exchanges generally are
notable for being run on that plan.
Mr. Ruffner writes :
It all came about this way : For many weeks prior to our taking
on a triangle franchise we had been teasing the jitney hounds with
a Saturday souvenir matinee for the kids and not wishing to disap-
point our many little friends, we continued to offer a small gift as
well as a show, all for a nickle.
Last Saturday we slipped 'em the Triangle candy.
In their tummies.
In their eyes —
That's the way to advertise.
And darn if it didn't break all previous Saturday matinee records.
Called in a candy maker and put the buck up to him, and he made
good. It is pure sugar goods, "cut mixed" and is not painted. The
"T" is cast right through the pie«e. Put one in your mouth now and
at 5 o'elock day after tomorrow take it out and you'll still find the
"T," verifying the statement that we do not use a moustache to de-
ceive you.
This will furnish you with "stuff" tor one issue and you can fol-
low it with another one — that of carding all the autos. We have a
giant footman out in front who takes care of the auto trade. He at-
tends to every little detail that has for the comfort of our gasoline
patrons. When they drive up and stop, the footman hangs a card on
the radiator cap
"WE ARE IN THE LIBERTY.
COME IN."
It is 14 inches square, and if the owner of the car kicks about the
card he is quelled with two passes. If that doesn't appease his wrath,
we offer to buy him a tank of gas, and then if he hollers, we'll shoot
holes in his tires. He just can't lose.
Mr. Ruffner asked us not to print his breezy letter, preferring to do
the dignified, but he writes too brightly to be translated into coldly
severe type. In the cut Mr. Ruffner is the one with the eyeglasses.
He can look almost like a deacon of the church when he wants to,
and he writes like a staff correspondent of the Police Gazette, also
when he wants to, but he and Mr. Bagley both know how to hustle.
Mr. Bagley was originally a window trimmer and got over into the
show business in August, 1914. He was in Missoula, Montana. Then
he and Ruffner, who started in 'Victoria, Wash., (not B. C, the latter
is a larger town), and who worked over to Butte, Montana, got to-
gether and opened in Spokane. Also they are still opening Spokane.
It is no reflection on them that the entire state went dry just after
they moved in. It is purely a coincidence.
Joking aside there is not a more alert pair ot wires anywhere in
the show business than these two men. And they keep on hustling
even now that they know they are good. Just for that matter what
do you thing of a picture theatre that has its own candy made to
order, and so help us heaven, every last piece of the four ounces they
sent us (one package) had a Triangle trade-mark in the centre in
proper colors, and it was good candy, for we did not get ill or even
uneasy. To date that candy seems to hold the medal.
Much Advertising.
A. T. Shaughnessy, of the Morgan Grand, Sharon, Pa., sends in
one of his regular house programs, trimmed up a little for Christ-
mas. Five thousand are printed, of which a thousand are mailed and
the rest handed out at the theater. The house seats 1,300 and Mr,
Shaughnessy writes that in the two months he has had the proposi-
tion he has boosted the receipts more than two hundred dollars a
week. That speaks for itself. At the same time, looking at this
proposition from the usual angle, we think it could be made to do mora
work for the house and less for the foreign advertisers. The first
inside page is the only one that runs house stuff on the right hand
and then only about a third of a page to a day, which is not much
■when it is considered that the issue Is twenty pages and cover. We
think it would boost another hundred or so if there was a page ot
advertising dropped and replaced with some sound argument for the
pictures and the house. It is nice to get a lot of income from the
program, but the dollar that the advertisement brings in might be a
dollar and a half it the space were given the house. You cannot
see that dollar and a half as easily and a cartwheel or a greenback
is something tangible, but the dollar fifty is there. It must be a
good advertising medium or it would not be patronized so liberally,
but because it is a good medium is just the reason why a house should
invest in more space.
It is a clean and attractive Issue, well set and printed, and the
holiday cover in red and green is not garish, but a jeweler and a
bank each get more of the front page display than the house does.
Not counting liner ads, there are thirty-five advertisements in the
issue, which is a lot when it is considered that some are full pag.s.-
.A-gainst this there are seven house spaces of about a third of a page
each, six days and the underline. When Mr. Shaughnessy goes after
advertising, he gets it.
From Brooklyn.
L. L. Levin, of the Regent and Colonade theaters, Brooklyn, sends
in a joint program for the two houses. For the week in question they
had the Castle film, and the cut for this shows the dancers against a
black ground, Mrs. Castle's white dress standing out prominently.
Printing on white paper would have been conspicuous, but Mr. Levin
uses a vivid yellow that pulls it up even better. It is a strong canary
color, not a sickly yellow and the dress catches the eye as far as the
?heet can be seen. We like the yellow paper for the program, but if
Mr. Levin will send in a program on white stock some time we'll re-
produce the top and show how he gets a neat head for the two houses.
We take it that the houses bicycle the films, since the single program
is made to serve the two houses, but while this fact is probably known
to the patrons it might be well to run a note explaining to the man
who sees the sheet for the first time that this is the case.
The subjects are played up smartly, the house supplying the de-
scriptive lines. Get Mr. Levin's Scotch :
A grand mixture of haggis, porridge, thistle down and Black
and White. Lads and Lassies from the lochs, doons, and braes,
equipped with sporans, claymores and dirks, gambol over the
heather. " 'Tis a bra', brecht, moonlecht necht, the necht, on
Loch Lomond."
This is for a comedy. For drama the lines have the proper dignity
and in this announcement it will be seen that Mr. Levin takes ad-
vantage of the presence of the player at a city theater to help the
feature :
Miss Stevens, the brilliant stage and screen star, who created
a sensation by her wonderful performance In "Soul of a
Woman," will again make her bow on the screen. In the "House
of Tears," another marvelous production. Miss Stevens is now
appearing in the stellar role in "The Unchastened Woman,"
conceded to be the most successful play of the season on
Broadway.
Perhaps you cannot always beat the company press agent, but you
most assuredly can phrase your announcements in a way that suits
your patrons best if you will give the matter a little study.
February 12, 1916
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Either Bill Swanson sleeps or he snores with his eyes open. It
was numher seven instead of the number one of the Swanson Circuit
News that came to our desk. The Movie Fan. from the Swanson house
in Grand Junction, Colorado, has been a regular visitor for a long
time, hut the new sheet covers three houses in Salt Lake City, the
American. Liberty and Rex. It looks very like a regular paper and
for that reason it is reproduced in part. Most of the newspapers styU
organs forget they are trying to he like papers and so they look like
house organs and nothing else. This looks, like a newspaper and stays
that way. We think that the booklet form is better than the news-
paper style, though the latter is much cheaper, both as to stock and
through the omission of folding and pasting. If you do get out a
newspaper house organ, get out one that looks like a newspaper and
not like a cross between a daily and a circular for a department store.
Mr. Swanson may sleep, but it is at least with one eye open.
Ghastly Opposition.
J. W. LlewUyn, who is down in Georgia, sends in a postcard on the
back of which is written ;
I have run up against all kinds of opposition — revival meet-
ings, circus, lyceum, rep shows, carnivals, fires, pnze fights,
church fairs and big weddings, but this opposition last night
skinned them all.
The opposition was a double lynching and the card shows two negro
youths hanging from the same tree. It certainly does put business to
the bad when the town is in a ferment. If Mr. LlewUyn will supply a
permanent address, we would like to drop him a line.
A Schedule.
A. R. Lyon, of the Transcona, Transcona, Manitoba, sends in his
first house program. It really is not so much a program as it is a
new rate card, for Mr. Lyon had to add two reels of comedy to sup-
plement the five reel features. This gets the show well under way be-
fore the feature starts and late comers can get the entire feature
instead of missing the opening.
The Issue is on brown stock, suggestive of kraft paper, but of better
grade, about three by five inches. As Winnipeg is only seven miles
distant with three trains a day, the program uses this fact to start off
the argument for the raise. This reads:
OUR BIG
BLUNDER
was trying to sell Amusement in Transcona cheaper than In
Winnipeg. Big Features are in demand, but our patrons say
if they come out these cold nights they must have a good
laugh also; and most of them are broad-minued enough ro
admit they have been getting a little MORE THAN' VALUE
for their money EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY lately.
Now with the BEST TWO REEL COMEDY that money can buy.
added to the Programme, making a Two Hours' Entertainment
that may be equalled but not bettered here or in Winnipeg, no
one will surely begrudge the extra Five Cents when they con-
sider they are getting a Reel More and Quality the same as in
Winnipeg for the same price. These are facts which we can
substantiate. Think it over.
Facing this Is the new schedule of time and cost. This is most dis-
tinctly a good iuea and worth following. It runs :
Adults 15c. Children 10c
Open at 7.15
Show Starts with Topical at 7.45
Two-Reel Comedy at 7.55
Big Five-Reel Feature at 8.25
Ready for Home at 9.45
Comedy and War Topical again
for those who are Late.
Mr. Lyon writes that in spite of the cost he would like to get out a
program regularly and thinks it would pay, providing that he could
make it readable. We think it will pay, and we think, too, that he
can make it readable. We would suggest that he change to paper
stock of fair grade, since this card is better than need be used. The
schedule, in smaller display, should run on the first page, with the
program on the third page, house talk, short and snappy, on the second
and the underline on the back. For a time the house talk should partly
concern the greater value, not in apologetic tone, but with the frank-
ness with which he has already met the situation. If he can get a
couple of advertisements for the back page, It will cut the cost con-
siderably, and will not detract from the usefulness of the sheet to him.
He sends in some newspaper advertising that is well worked, the local
paper coming out weekly. The proofreading is poorly done. Mr. Lyon
should insist on having proof sent him for correction. They get a
"clear photoplay" for "clear photography" and similar breaks in every
advertisement.
Eight and Folded.
The Coliseum, Detroit, sends in some neat eight page folders well
displayed and attractively printed. The two holiday issues carried a
greeting in a holly border. They make good use of cuts, but use no house
stuff whatever. It would be better to condense the program a little
in order to steal a page. They are in line with the new Children's
Matinee movement, but we hardly believe that Chaplin in "A Night
Out" will win approval as a child subject.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Inquiries.
Qneiitflons concerning the vrrlttng: <but KOT the marketing:) of
photoplays vrUl be replied to vrlthout charge If addresved to
the Photoplayvrrlffht Department and accompanied by a fully
■ddresiiwd stamped envelope. Questions must be typewritten
or writtihn vrith pen and Ink.
Q,nestluDS as to the financial standing of concerns or the
probable markets for specific or certain styles of stories cannot
be answered.
In no case and under nn circumstance ttIH any manuscript or
synopsis be handled and If sent vrlll be returned without reply.
A list of addresses of producing companies will be sent If tlie
request Is made direct to the publication office, but not where
request Is made to this department.
Mother Love.
NOTHING is stronger in a story than mother-love, but the love of a
mother and the love of an actress playing a mother are two very dif-
fernt things. Don't grab a mother by the hair of her head and jam
her, shrieking, into your story. Have her there first and let her be the
Btory and it will sell if it is new. If you drag* poor old mother in again
just because you must have heart interest and do not know how to get
it otherwise, most spectators will resent the artifice and no one in an
audience will feel the appeal. The real appeal to a mother-love story
comes not from the fact that you have a mother in the story, but
because the old lady acts like a real mother. Not alone in mother
stories, but in all the sympathetic stories you write, the appeal must be
genuine and sincere and not a palpable appeal to the conventional
emotions.
The Reason Why.
"Why do you keep talking about one reels when the five reel is in
demand?" questions a correspondent. We don't. We talk technique
which is equally applicable to one reel and three reel stories. But when
we speak of one reels it is because the one reel must be mastered before
the multiple is taken up by most writers. Enough of them are writing
five reel stories without the slightest encouragement.
Sure Thing.
A novice writer tells with hurt feelings that a company wrote him
they were in the market for a certain style of scripts, and that, though
it took him only a week to do one, it came back with the remark that
they were overstocked. He seems to feel that he was being fooled and
says:
They are overstocked in the space of one week. Some writers
must keep a stock of plays to send out on order like hose,
shirts and underwear. When an editor is so hard up that he
writes for material and yet one week later tells you he is
overstocked, it gets my goat. .
Good-bye goat ! It's gone, but the complainant is reminded that the
editor probably did not send out one letter, but many, and it is to be
presumed that many writers had a script or two on hand. In a week
the editor can round up a couple of dozen and then he is overstocked.
He does not have to wait for every one to come in. He gets the first check
who first gets in with the required goods. Possibly, though, the editor
was not really overstocked, but that the script was under standard and
he was trying to save the feelings of the goat-giving author.
Judgment.
A Canadian correspondent writes for advice. He says that generally
he can find the answers in Technique of the Photoplay, or in back files
of the Fhotoplaywright, but he is getting letters than run something like
these paragraphs :
Not enough comedy for a reel.
Not enough comedy in picture — lacks story.
Not enough plot.
We think that the correspondent will find a lot about not enoughs in
back issues, but there have been other requests along the same lines,
so it might be well to give a new paragraph.
Not enough means just that. You do not need as much sugar for half
a cup of coffee as you do when the cup is filled. Comedy that will do
for a split reel may not be sufficient for a full reel And you must
have a little more than twice as much comedy, too. As the film runs
down there is more expected of the story. It must get faster in It?
movement, the smashes or crises must become stronger and more frequent
or the Interest will drop because the story is not living up to Its promises.
It started out well, but it is sagging in action or plot, or both. Build
up both the comedy action and the story that requires that action. Do
not merely put in more business. Put in more business that tells the
story. Perhaps you have John floundering in the creek. It gets a laugh
or two. If you need more comedy do not keep him in the water. Get
something that is even funnier and something, too, that belongs to the
story. John in the water was funny. Do not keep him there or just
throw someone else In. Perhaps John was running from an old maid when
the auto struck him and tossed him off a bridge. Perhaps we can give
the old maid a bath. Don't merely have her thrown In by another auto*
mobile. Let her come up to the bridge, she sees John's peril, cries oui
that she will save him and jumps, the water is only a few feet deep,
but she performs a technical rescue and demands his hand as the reward.
This development adds to the story as well as to the action. A couple
of more points worked out from that will give the added action and the
added story that the editor wants. It is simple when you know how, but
like all the rest of the trick work, you must first learn how, and the way
to learn how is to practice. Our correspondent writes that his technique
has been praised, and he has some sales to his credit. It looks as though
he had acquired the technique of form without getting the greater
technique that enables him to make the story do tricks.
To a little child a box of building blocks is nothing more than some
bits of wood or composition in various shapes. He may at first merely
plan rectangles and squares, but as familiarity with their shape and
possibilities comes to him, he will, through experiment, plan more pre-
tentious structures. It is the same way with plot material. At first
you can handle only the simple scenes and obtain only the simple effects.
You are no more than the child with the untaught braine and hands.
It is by experiment and observation that you will learn to build action
into the more fanciful structures of complete story-action.
It is the same with drama. If you write a two reel idea in five reels
of action, it will not sell. You have the proper length, but the thing
is hollow, like a turkey stuffed with a toy balloon instead of oyster dress-
ing. Learn to add story as you add action, or else keep the action to the
story and you will write only two reels instead of five. It does not
matter that you have 250 scenes. If only 80 of these tell the real
story, you are not over two reels.
Answering Questions.
We are always glad to reply to questions about photoplay writing that
are intelligently and legibly put, but we cannot spend an hour in trying
to make a question out because a man writes on paper from a pencil
scratch pad into which the ink sinks to the other side and then writes
on the other side, neither can we reply to questions so badly expressed
that we do not know what the writer is asking.
This department is to help those who require help, but you are
supposed to acquire at least a foundation knowledge of your subject
and not ask "what headline" to put on a scene of a ship about to be
wrecked. It is the aim of this department to put on the finishing touches ;
not to communicate the knowledge of the fundamentals.
Making Breaks.
A correspondent, who seems to watch the pictures very carefully,
evidently has a better sense of the fitness of things than one feature
producer. A man has just committed a murder. It is, of course, not
justifiable in the strict sense of the law or morality, but morally, in a way,
it is a splendid act of sacrifice. Then the police come in and haul him
away — handcuffed. The correspondent adds :
The big scene falls flat. The spectator leaves with a bad taste
in his mouth and a damn in his mind. A one-octave director,
with assinine stupidity, handcuffs the man like Red Hogan or
Mike the Bite. Can you beat it?
We can come pretty close to even if we cannot beat it ; offhand, but
the point is that the writer needs to realize that circumstances alter
cases. Police do not treat the tough: the professional criminal as they
do the man of standing. It is to be expected that Boston Mike wlil try
to get away after a crime and it may be a wise precaution to handcuff
him. but a man of standing and intelligence will not try to kill the
officers and make his escape, and so he is not manacled. Write your
action to fit your story and your people. It may be that a director will
proceed to spoil it with some supposedly clever touch of realism, but do
not have the crime on your own conscience. Fit the situation. Make
your people act naturally. . You can if you give the matter thought.
Possibly in this case the director thought it would add realism. He saw
only the visual side and did not get the thought beneath the action,
though always this is as important as the action itself and sometimes
more so.
"Quick Diaphragm."
Seven letters have come in asking what a "quick diaphragm fade In"
means. One of the letters explains that it is used in a sample script.
A "quick dia. &c." is merely a quick fade. The diaphragm is opened
quickly instead of slowly. Why in thunder will people worry over
these tiny points of memaniis when they might be giving their time
to plotting? Never mind the technical terms. They are useful, but not
essential. GET AN IDEA and the director will attend to the quick
diaphragming and the slow fades and the fades to vignettes and the
irising and all the rest of the shop talk. That is his business. Yours
is to write stories.
Scandal Note.
Marc Edmund Jones used to write poetry.
Technique of the Photoplay
(Second Edition)
By EPES W. SARGENT
Not a line reprinted from the first edition, but an entirely new and
exhaustive treatise of the Photoplay in its every aspect, together
with a dictionary of technical terms and several sample scripts.
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Special chapters on Developing the "Punch," Condensing th-
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February 12, 1916
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945
Projection Department
Conducted by F. IL RICHARDSON
Manufacturers' Notice.
' T is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or other
goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the excel-
lence of such articles has been demonstrated to Its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible
to reply through the department in less than two or three weeks. In
order to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less
than actual cost), will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by
mall, without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot
be replied to In the department one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
Id neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six In number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot
of study.
Operators' Union Directory, I. A. T. S. E.
NOTICE. — Each union is entitled to have its roster of offlcers, meet-
ing nights, etc., listed here once per year free of cost. Preserve this
Hst, as it will not be republished. The mail address of the secretary
should be included and the address of regular meeting place, if any.
Local Union No. 229, Buffalo, N. Y.
Henry De Verneuil, Sr., president: J. Smith, vice-president; Leo
Hager, financial secretary; Max J. Affacbiner, recording secretary; M.
Ostrowsky, treasurer ; Henry De Verneuil, business agent ; H. Pot-
ter, scrgeant-at-arms.
Local Union No. 331, Temple, Texas.
James L. La Prelle, president; R. T. Darnwell, vice-president; Ross
C. Rodgers, secretary-treasurer; P. O. Box 354; A. W. TIemans, busi-
ness agent ; W. F. Tiemans, sergeant-at-arms.
Question No. 123.
Best answer will be published and the names of others sending In
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of Honor. Theatre man-
agers looking for high-class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
What is a mercury arc rectifier? What is its purpose and
how does it overate? What is the source of the light emanating
from its hulb? Is the current it supplies true D. C.T Does it
take A. C. direct from, the line into its bulbf
Roll of Honor on Question No. 117.
The Roll of Honor on Question No. 117 contains the following names :
Joseph H. M. Smith, Fort Worth, Tex.; Bert Carlson, Minneapolis,
Minn. ; W. A. Crawford. Brooklyn. N. Y.; Wilson Hays. Barton, Md.;
G. Betz, Osgood, Ind. ; E. I. Wilson, St. Joseph, Mo. ; W. E. Bryner,
Springfield, 111.; 0. J. Bean. New Bedford, Mass.; P. R. Dey, Winni-
peg, Manitoba, and Mr. Nosti. Tampa, Fla.
Again I have decided to publish two answers, viz. ; those of Brothers
Crawford and Hays. These cover the various points very thoroughly,
also briefly and concisely.
Reply to Question No. 117.
By W. C. Crawford, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Question :
What is the Ideal shutter? What test would you apply to determine
whether or not the outside shutter of your new machine was of the
right proportion? Is shutter proportion altered by local conditions?
How would you proceed to determine the best place to place the out*
side shutter — how far from the lens?
The Answer :
So tar as the elimination of flicker and the minimizing of light
loss be concerned a 50-50 shutter would be ideal. But travel ghost
all too frequently prevents the use of such a shutter and local condi-
tions should decide the type of shutter to install, since the type suited
to one condition may be unsuited to another. For example : Working
with a lens of short focal length, one is compelled to use a shutter
with a wider main blade than when working with a lens of longer
focal length. To decide where to place the shutter on its shaft, pro-
ceed as follows ; Place in the slide carrier a metal slide having a
round hole about one-quarter of an inch In diameter drilled in Its cen-
ter and project the light to the screen. Blow smoke through the ray
in front of the objective and set the shufer where the beam of light
Is narrowest. To test the shutter of my new machine, I would sub-
stitute one with blades made of cardboard and would trim down the
main blade a little at a time until travel ghost appeared on both
sides, whereupon, using the cardboard for a pattern, I would cut my
main blade a little bit wider than the pattern. If, on the other hand,
the blade was too narrow and there was already travel ghost. I would
proceed in the same way, but instead of trimming off would add a
little to the blade until the travel ghost disappeared, and then make
the main blade of the metal shutter the same width. After doing
this I would cut down or add to the flicker blades, as the case might
require, making them as nearly as possible the same width as the
main blade, always provided it seemed practical to do so, which would
depend on the necessary width of the main blade. In making the
test I would of course locate the shutter in the proper place on Its
shaft in the manner before described.
Reply to Question No. 117.
By Wilson Hays, Barton, Md.
The ideal shutter is one with three blades of equal width with eacTi
other and three exposure openings of the same width as the blades.
Shutter proportion is altered by local conditions (focal length of lens,
length of throw, size of picture, and whether A. C. or D. C. is used).
The proper distance of tlie shutter from the lens is determined by the
following process : Drill a hole one-quarter Inch in diameter in the
center of a piece of metal, the size of a stereoptlcon slide. Place
this slide in the carrier and project the light through the objective.
By blowing smoke into the ray in front of the objective you will find
that it, the ray, will narrow down to a thin point, and again begin
to spread out. The narrow place shows the proper location for the
shutter.
Tired Knocking — Start Boosting.
George Kerrigan. Columbus, Ohio, writes ;
This Is my first letter to our department, though I have been
reading it for four years, and It certainly has done me a lot of
good. That light ray dope was the real goods, though I am
afraid some of the boys did not think so. Well, you should
worry ! When they get tired of knocking they will have to start
boosting. Would like to know price of the new Handbook, and
when it will be ready.
Yes, Brother Kerrigan, you are perfectly right. When they get tired
of knocking they will start boosting ; also you are correct in another
way. for I am not doing the least bit of worrying about knockers.
If it relieves their minds and makes them feel better, why, who am I
that I should spoil their amusement. The sound of their hammers
probably is music to their ears, and it don't harm me in the least, so —
there you are.
One reason that "some of the boys" do not appreciate the light ray
dope is found in the fact that they seriously object to anyone insinuating
that their profession or trade consists of anything but making a splice,
twisting a handle, and drawing a little, measley pay check on Saturday
night. Their tribe (The Ancient and Accepted Order of Boneheads),
is, however, on the decrease. Many of the Hammer Brigade have already
deserted the anvil chorus, and are now enthusiastic boosters.
As to the Handbook, why I cannot tell you the price, and the present
guess as to its time of issue is the latter part of February. We are
doing all we can to get it out, but it is a slow job. However, It's
going to be some booklet. You may take that from me as a fact.
Film Cement.
B. Crowe. Toronto, Canada, says ;
Following the advice of a brother operator I am writing with
regard to film cement. Have tried ascetic ether and film,
but find it fails to give satisfaction. True, it makes a good
splice for the time being, but pulls apart as soon as it be-
comes thoroughly dry. Could you favor me with a formula
for cement that will be O. K.?
No, I've given up, sworn off and raised the nothing doing signal
on recommending film cement, or film cement formulas. It seems
that none of them are thoroughly reliable, and this, so far as I can
make out, is due to variation in chemicals. For Instance : I send a cer-
tain formula to an operator In Wisconsin. He gets the drugs, mixes,
them, and raises a paen of joy. "Eureka ! Fine ! Excellent ! Great !
Muchas Gracias," he cries. I send the same identical formula to an-
other operator in Texas or Alabama, or somewhere else, and be gets
the drugs, mixes them, and promptly writes back : "Thatsaheluvadose-
youhandedme" • • • and there you are. Nothing doing ! I've back
pedalled on film cement. The best formulas I know of will be found
in the new Handbook, but— 6 lit— BUT— at your own risk, my bo.v, at
your own risk.
946
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Meniscus-Bi-Convex.
With reference to meniscus-bi-convex combinations, I wrote to Brother
C. D. Armstrong, Ashland, Wis., asliing him to make comparison be-
tween them and the plano-convex as regards their optical properties. I
present herewith Friend Armstrong's reply :
Replying to yours of the 7th inst., asking for dope on the com-
parative relationship of the meniscus-bi-convex and the plano-
Figure 1.
bi-convex combinations, would state that, in the instance you
quote, their relationship would be equal — that is to say, if it
was the intention to supplant a plano-convex with a meniscus,
providing we do not alter the E.F. of the combination by alter-
ing the distance between the two convex faces of the lenses, or
the distance of either conjugate foci point from the convex sur-
faces of the lenses. (See Fig. 1.) We could, however, substi-
tute a lens of one kind and focal length for the other kind of
a diHerent focal length without altering the ultimate results,
providing we alter the distance of separation between their con-
vex faces to maintain the same E^F. in each instance.
Now if we alter the distance from the crater to the convex
face of the rear condenser, or the distance from the crater to
the convex surface of the £rst condenser, or we alter the dis-
tance of separation between the two convex surfaces of the
lenses, we therefore alter the E.F. of our combination.
When a lens of one kind, and a certain focal length, is
supplanted by a lens of another kind but of the same focal
length, the distance of either point of the conjugate foci to a
point bisecting the distance between their convex surfaces
must remain the same (Fig. 1) ; that is to say, the dis-
tance from the crater to the apex of the convex surface of the
rear lens must remain the same, and the distance from the
focus to the apex of the convex surface of the front lens must
remain the same.
As I said before, if we disturb the distance between their con-
vex surfaces we alter the E.F., and this is why T have always
contended that the basic
points in determining a con-
denser lens combination
are the focus and the apex
of the convex surface of the
\ \ front condenser, and the
crater and the apex of the
convex surface of the rear
condenser. When there is
no separation, or distance
between these convex sur-
faces, the dividing point is
the same in each instance.
Figure 2. The center of our condenser
lens combination means a
point that bisects the distance between their convex surfaces.
Now it we have a TV^-inch piano rear lens and wish to put a
7V5-inch meniscus in its place without disturbing the focus or size
of our spot, it is absolutely essential that the distances, "B,"
Incidence; "C," emergence, and "D," separation, be in no wise
altered. If it were possible to obtain a meniscus 7>,4-lnch lens
which was of the same depth as a 7)^-inch plano-convex (see
Fig. 2), we would but have to insert the one in
place of the other, but a 7VS-lnch piano with a 4^-inch face
has a depth of about 28/32 of an Inch, whereas a like meniscus
has about 31/32 of an inch, or a difference of about .'5/32 of an
Inch, so you see we could not insert the meniscus in place of
the piano without disturbing our distances of incidence ("B,"
Fig. 1), and our E.F., because we would alter the distance
between the convex surfaces of the lenses.
Again, we will assume that our plano-convex lens Is a certain
distance from our arc, and in changing to a meniscus we still
wish to maintain this distance (here I mean the distance from
the arc to the incident plane of lens) we will have to move cur
lamp forward a distance equal to the differences In the thick-
ness of the body of the two lenses. Now this action would
lessen the distance of Incidence and alter the result of our com-
bination at the spot.
Summing up the whole matter, I will say that the compara-
tive relationship between the two combinations la equal, pro-
viding the distance of conjugate foci points to convex surfaces
of lenses remain the same.
I do not know whether I have given you the exact information
you want ; if not, I would be only too glad to go further.
Just now I am head over heels in the last reading of the Handbook
proof and cannot give this letter the careful going over it ought to
have; moreover, I do not understand this particular thing very well
myself. I will therefore refer it to our optical correspondents, asking
them to check up Brother Armstrong's statements. Brothers Griffiths,
Martin, La Grow, and Deutsch are appointed a special committee to
clean Brother Armstrong's condenser clock — if it needs it. Incidentally
an article dealing with the same matter has just been received from
Neighbor Martin. It will be published later.
An Argument.
Brother John Griffiths, Ansonia, Conn., proceeds to land on Neighbor
Martin of Los Angeles, Cal., as follows ;
Mr. Martin, on page 2175, December 18th issue, says : "The
rays of light which actually pass through the film taking their
direction from the condenser, cannot have any power to form
the picture on the screen, but merely gives a quantity of light
which carries no definition from the film, and is not focused
at the screen."
This statement is not true, because the objective lens, if cor-
rected, is capable of focusing or directing any or all rays inci-
dent upon any portion of Its rear surface from a point on the
film to its respective point in the film Image, so that our chief
concern is to place the condensers so that all rays will enter
the objective lens. When we introduce a piece of ground glass
back of the aperture, however, we scatter the rays in all direc-
tions, so that only a small proportion reach the objective lens,
and, as Friend Martin says, we duplicate the conditions of an
opaque projector, and get similar results on the screen. The
diagram accompanying the article is not correct as showing the
conditions where ground glass is actually in use, since from each
point of the film the rays would diverge at a very wide angle, in-
stead of a limited angle as shown, therefore, in view of the tre-
mendous waste of light, which would occur through diffusion,
I would consider the scheme as being impractical, but, in any
event. It- is not a difficult matter to try out, and the proof of
the pudding Is In the eating.
LAl£JR: Since writing the foregoing I have made some ex-
periments with ground glass and find that the results tally with
the foregoing precisely. There is a scattering of the light rays,
so that only a very small proportion reach the screen, and in
addition to this it breaks up the two sets of rays. The ground
glass is radiating rays in ail direction, the same as the crater
originally did, hence the first surface of the objective is receiv-
ing one set of converging rays and one set of diverging rays, the
same as does the back condenser, and the result is entirely
different in front of the objective lens. With the ground glass
the image of the condenser in front of the objective entirely
disappears, which is another proof that the image is formed by
that set of rays crossing at the back-surface of the condenser.
So far as the statement Brother Griffiths quotes from Friend Martin's
article is concerned, I cannot see but that Martin Is correct, and
Griffiths is wrong in saying it is not true. Certainly the rays of light
which actually pass through the film cannot have any power to form
the image on the screen without the aid of an objective, and these rays
are not and cannot be focused at the screen.
So far as Brother Griffiths' argument on the ground glass be con-
cerned, I had come to the same conclusion myself. Certainly the ground
glass would operate to break up the condenser beam, and diffuse it In
all directions, though I did not grasp that important fact at first.
Friend Griffiths has a very excellent grasp on the practical end of
the projection optical system — better, I believe, at this time than any
other one man in the country. Brother Martin has, however, sent in a
series of articles, soon to be published, which, to my mind, proves him
to have a most excellent knowledge of certain phases of light action as
applied to the projector system, particularly with relation to chromatic
and spherical aberration ; also he brings In a new factor, namely :
anastigmatism, though I am not certain as to how far his ideas along
that line apply. You can judge for yourself when the articles are pub-
lished. Incidentally, Brother Martin has sent in some really magnificent
light ray drawings — by far the best work the department has ever re-
ceived in that line. In fact, two of the drawings were so very beauti-
ful that we have, at the request of Mr. Binder, Executive Secretary of
the Motion Picture Board of Trade, presented them to that body for
framing and display on the walls of that institution's offices.
Endorses the Handbook.
Local Union No. 626, Nashville, Tennessee, sends In a list of Its
newly elected officers, which will appear In the official roster, and says:
Please advise me as to when I may secure the Handbook.
The Union has endorsed It as the official text book.
Can't tell you yet, but I think we are entirely safe In saying not
later than March 1 — maybe sooner. It is all In type now, but the
ways of the printer and binder are devious, and we can but wait.
Addresses of Traveling Exhibitors.
H. P. McElrath & Company, Benton, Kentucky, wants the addresses
of a few men who are presenting open air picture shows traveling
In southern territory. Will anyone who knows the addresses of such
men kindly send them to the above firm at their earliest convenience.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
947
Aldermanic "Wisdom."
Recently, as set forth in the department, the Department of Water
Supply, Gas and Electricity of New York City introduced into the
Board of Aldermen an ordinance which proposed to charge a fee
of $2.50 for examination, and a further fee of $2.30 if license be
issued, with an annual renewal fee of $1.00.
This department firmly believes that the entire cost of examination
Btaould be borne by the incompetent. It believes that if a man can
prove bis ability, and therefore bis right to work, no charge should
be made for permitting him to do so; this on the broad ground that
the competent man has the right, which cannot justly be denied him,
to pursue his calling in life, nor has society the right to compel him
to pay for the privilege of so doing.
The ordinance was submitted to Local Union No. 306. and by that
body was approved. It was also presented to this department, and
though not entirely what we could have wished it to have been, was
nevertheless approved, and the editor was at the open hearing and
advocated its passage.
The aldermanic committee which held the open hearing recommended
the passage of the ordinance, but the law makers, led, I am told, by
Alderman Dowiing, throwing aside the judgment of the committee
which had conducted the hearing and acquired some degree of in-
formation by listening to the arguments of those who favored and
opposed the law, promptly proceeded to vote the proposed ordinance
down, at the same time informing the representative of the Depart-
ment of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity that if it could be so
amended that no fee would be charged against the man who failed to
pass, but a fee of $5.00, with $1.00 annual renewal, for license, then it
would probably pass. In other words, these highly intelligent (?) law
makers insist upon assessing the entire cost of examiyiation upon the
COMPETENT man, and allowing the incompetent (who, according to
figures of the board, exceed the competent by about ten to one) to con-
sume the time of the board in taking examination after examination
until they finally succeed in passing, without paying one cent in fees.
I cannot understand the weird process of reasoning which insists
upon letting incompetency go scot free, and taxing competency not
only with its own burden, but with that of incompetency also. The
right law — the law which would spell common sense, would be one that
would charge a fee for examination, with the entire fee refunded if the
man proved his comxpetency, but with no refund in event of failure ;
this on the ground, as before stated, while society has the unques-
tioned right to protect itself from incompetency, It absolutely has no
right to charge the competent man for the privilege of working and,
moreover, charge the com,petent man vHth the cost of examining the
incompetent.
In this connection it might be said that these aldermanic Solomons
could have, by passing this law, shut off the continual pouring out of a
horde of incompetent school-taught "operators." The aldermen had a
chance to do the moving picture industry of New York a splendid
service, and fell down flat.
Structural Analysis of the Condenser Beam.
Ralph W. Martin, Los Angeles, California, has sent in a number of
articles, and really magnificent drawings, the first of which is herewith
submitted.
In Fig. 1, the crater is shown focussed at the aperture by
means of a bi-convex lens. It really makes no difference in
the present case whether the condenser lens system Is shown
single or double.
The resulting ray system is shown by drawing a great num-
ber of lines in order that the figure will represent actual work-
ing conditions as near as possible, so that, by sheer force of
ink, it becomes evident that the entire beam is composed of an
infinite number of intersections.
Not only do the light rays cross at the rear and front sur-
faces of the condenser, but they cross In the middle, and in
fact at every possible cross-section of the beam. If it were
possible to draw an infinite number of light rays, instead of
the few shown, the beam would be composed entirely of points
of intersection ; and the points would be arranged In lines
according to the system shown in Fig. 1.
Now, according to ideas set forth in a previous article by
the author, the point 0 is a front focal point of the condenser,
with an imaginary conjugate back focal point at an infinite
distance back of the crater. Also, O is a back focal point of
the objective with a conjugate focal point at the shutter.
Again, P is a front focal point of an imaginary lens at or
behind the crater.
Also, P is a back focal point of the equivalent action of the
condenser and objective, with a conjugate point in front of the
objective, very close to the objective, and possibly between the
two factors.
Again, S is a front focal point of the condenser, with a con-
jugate point an infinite distance behind the condenser. Also S
is a back focal point of the objective, with a conjugate point
some distance in front of the shutter.
In this particular article, while Brother Martin is entirely correct In
his analysis of the structure of the condenser beam, still If he has any
design of applying this argument to the argument advanced by cor-
respondents relative to where the light rays cross, he is to that extent
in error, because the former contention on that point dealt with a very
different matter. It is a fact that the whole condenser beam is made
up of light ray crossing points which are literally numberless. The
former' argument, however, dealt with the point at which certain rays
emanating from the condenser crossed each other, the Idea, as under-
stood by myself, being that rays emanating from different portions
of the crater must of necessity meet and cross at the first plane of the
first lens. That particular thing is, however, largely an academic
discussion, which does not amount to very much one way or another.
Friend Martin's drawing will, I think, make the actual structure of the
condenser light beam plain to the average operator, but he must
remember that points A, B, C on the crater are but three of many,
many thousands of other similar points, rays from which are acting
precisely the same as are the rays from the three points shown. The
result of attempting to draw all these rays would simply result in a
perfectly black surface, since as the black lines represent rays, and
rays In the condenser beam are everywhere.
Distortion, Etc.
M. P. Williams, Attica. Indiana, has a 14 foot drop in 92 feet, pre-
sumably in a new bouse he is building. He wants to know: (a)
Would projection at that angle shown be objectionable? (b) Would
the distortion he too great? (c) How could the distortion be over-
come other than by shaping the opening of the aperture plate? (d)
Should you find any radical error In the plan of the house as shown
I would appreciate your criticism. Sky-light in the building furnishes
a place for the projection room. Could you suggest a better location?
I write but seldom, but during the past five years have learned worlds
from your department.
(a) Projection at any angle Is objectionable, but In this case it
would not be highly so. (b) Any distortion is "too great," however
I cannot say whether it could be reduced or not in this case without
having a drawn-to-scale elevation of the house along Its center liny
( c) The distortion can only be overcome by placing the projector
more central with the screen. Filling the aperture does not affect
distortion. It simply overcomes the keystone-shape outline of the
picture. (d) As before said I could not criticise without having a
scale drawing of the center line elevation ; also I could not make
any suggestions for change of operating room location without a scale
plan. In sending In matters of this kind it is absolutely essential that
I have draicn-to- scale elevation along the central line of the house.
You have a 27 foot ceiling, and it Is quite within the range of possi-
bility that your operating room could be located practically central
with the screen without seriously interfering with anything, and that,
of course, would give you a very considerably improved projection.
However, how can I tell about that when I don't know, for instance,
how high the front end of that balcony Is from the floor?
From Baltimore.
Baltimore, Maryland, says :
I have all the projection departments from 1912 ; cut them
out, paste the pages together and punch holes at the top, then
put them in a stiff cover like a loose leaf binder. In that form
they are as compact as a book. I am a member of local
union 181.
And there are a great many who follow a somewhat similar plan In
the binding of the department. When properly Indexed such a volume
forms a work of reference having a large value.
CRATERS
B'IMAOE
FI6.1
Structural Analysis of the Condenser Beam.
948
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Report on Carbons.
G. D. Vandervoort, Milford, New York, writes:
In December 18th issue you ask data on "Speer" carbons from
operators who might be using them. I have been using 9/16
Speer for some time, and find they needle badly with 35 am-
peres A. C. Perhaps this is due to the fact that they are too
small. I then used 5/8 Electra top and 9/16 Speer bottom and
got a beautiful light. The Speer carbon is, in my judgment,
a trifle too hard. Possibly my opinion won't carry much con-
viction, as by this time your experiments with these carbons
must have proven something that will carry more weight than
the opinion of an operator in a one-horse town where it we
get into trouble we have to dig down to find it. Have been
operator, manager, janitor, bill boy, and in fact the whole
thing here. The house seats 200 ; use Paramount program,
and get away with it. Current conditions bad ; 25 cycle, 110
volt. By using a three-wing shutter we can get rid of most
of the flicker by speeding up, but I don't like that, as thingt
appear unnatural on the screen. Don't like to see people
come through a door as though shot from a 16-inch gun.
From all I have learned, I think the Speer carbon Is a very good
article, but that, ampere for ampere, a little larger diameter is neces-
sary when using the Speer than when using the foreign carbons ; In
other words, the Speer won't stand overloading. That, however, cannot
be called a fault. The reports on the Speer have been for the most
part very favorable. You are mistaken. Friend Vandervoort, it does
not follow that because a man is in a small town his opinion is of no
value. I have often found small town men to possess a remarkable
fund of very accurate information. One reason for this is, I think,
that he has to study ; the small town man is literally compelled to hoe
his own row. Another reason is he is shut out from all sources of
Information except those presumed to be at least fairly reliable. Many
a mistake has been perpetuated through city operators meeting and
discussing things at film exchanges and elsewhere. They learn many
things, which are of service ; also they learn many things they would
be better off without knowing.
Yes, you are perfectly right in saying 25 cycle, 110 volt current is
bad. You ought by all means to have a motor generator for that sort
of juice. It is barely possible the needling is partly due to poor con-
tact with carbon arms, though it would, of course, effect all makes of
carbon the same.
Oh, Yes, You Can.
W. E. Campbell, Ringling, Oklahoma, says ;
I am projecting a 14-foot picture at 95 feet, with a 6'^ e.t.
and a 7% e.f. (which is supposed to be a 7^) piano condenser.
Am using 40 amperes D.C. that I generate myself with a 6 K.W.,
110 volt, 50 ampere Fairbanks-Morse dynamo. I cannot line
up my system with the table in October 16th issue, owing, I
think, to size of aperture of lens barrel, which is 1% inches.
The back focus is 45^ inches. Will certainly be glad when the
new Handbook is on the market ; also wish to express my
thanks for help received through the department. I was in the
railroad service for a number of years, and still a member of
the B. R. T. Expect to join the I. A. T. S. B. in the near future.
In the first place. Brother Campbell, you are wrong when you say
you have a "6H e.f." and a "7^ e.f." condensing lens. A single lens
has no e.f. Equivalent focus applies only to a combination of lenses.
When you join a 6?/'2 and 7^4 you then establish an e.f., which means
that the combination of the two lenses is equal to a single lens having
the same refractive power as the two together possess. For instance ;
if the e.f. of your condenser combination is, say, 3i^ inches, that means
that it is equal to a single lens the focus of which is 3% inches. No,
you cannot line up your lens system with your present objective. As I
understand you, when your picture is in sharp focus on the screen it
is 4^i inches from the back lens of the objective to the film. Three-
eighths of an inch equals .375, so that 4^ equals 4.375 written decimally,
and looking down in the right hand column of Table No. 1, October 16th
Issue, In the fourth row, we find 4.52, which is near enough to 4.375
for practical purposes, or we can take the one above. 4.2if, which is
also close enough. In the latter case we find that the smallest per-
missible lens diameter is 1 13/16, and in the former V4 inches, using
two 7y2 inch condensers with not less than 22 inches between the apex
of the front lens and the film. However, that is the extreme condi-
tion, and you cannot get 22 inches between the film and the lens with
all projection machines. Looking over in the sixth column from the
right we find 4.466 in the twentieth row from the top, and opposite this
in the right hand column 2^^, which gives us a good working condi-
tion. In other words, with an objective 2l4 inches in diameter we can
use one 6^ and one 7^2 inch condenser, with not less than 17 inches
between the apex of the front lens and the film, and that is about the
combination you need. By close examination of the table, however,
you will find many other combinations, from which you can take your
choice, remembering, however, that the closer your condenser is to the
film the wider the light beam will be at the point where the shutter cuts
It.
Light Trouble.
R. G. Ferry, Waverly, New York, has trouble as follows :
Please tell me what size condensers I ought to use, and what
causes my trouble. Machine : American Sta^ndard Master
Model : 4J/^ inch lens, 6J^ and 7^ inch condensers, the latter in
front ; 14 foot 4 inch picture at 64 feet. Both new machines.
Cannot get a clear picture, particularly on titles. Center Is
clear, and clean cut, but both sides of the picture is blurred,
and the letters look to be shaded. Picture from one machine
seems to be better than from the other, though not perfect.
Using 110 volts A.C. through a Hallberg economizer. Have
always used an Edison, and am quite familiar with same, but
this machine was recommended to me, so I bought two motor-
driven ones for my new place, which has just opened. The
factory sent a man here and he remained two or three hours ;
said they were O.K. and that the trouble would work out, but
it does not get any better. Sent for a new head, which arrived
today ; put it in, but the picture Is just the same. Am using
Paramount service, and don't feel the trouble can be In the
picture.
No, and I do not think it is in the machine, either. Are you using
the same kind of screen you did in the old house, or have you put In a
polished aluminum screen? That ought not to set up the trouble you
complain of, however, or rather it it did, it should be all over the
screen, and not just at the sides. I would recommend that you very
carefully examine your objective lenses. The American Standard Master
Model is a good projector. Put your picture in exact focus on the
screen, and then send me the following measurements. First: exact
distance from back lens of objective to film tracks In aperture plate ;
second : exact diameter of your objective lens opening. I will then tell
you what you need in the way of condensers, and what the distance
should he from your condensing lens to the film. Meanwhile, as I before
said, examine those objectives very carefully, taking them apart, and
washing their interior surface with alcohol, polishing them afterwards
with an old, clean, dry, soft handkerchief, or a perfectly clean chamois.
That is as far as I can go until I have the other data.
Griffiths Corroborated.
Ralph W. Martin, Los Angeles, California, says :
Have just read, December 18th issue of the department,
Brother Griffiths' article entitled "Light Ray Corrections," and
the same proved of much interest and profit. I was already
quite familiar with Griffiths' theory of the "two sets of rays,"
but now the whole thing stands out clearer than ever ; in fact,
his whole system of reasoning is as clear as a bell, and I
agree almost wholly with his conclusions.
Several days ago I sent in some corrections as to Table No. 2,
but the fact, as Griffiths explains, that the tables were arranged
tor the minimum front focal length and the sharp spot, instead
of for the true focus, probably accounts tor the difference be-
tween his figures and mine, as my experiments were made by
using the true focus. Doubtless my articles on chromatic and
spherical aberration will help out very considerably on this
point. Naturally I am very anxious to have his ideas on "high
lights and shadows" which he calls "ghosts." I don't quite
get his idea as expressed in those terms.
Up to date I have had no reason to doubt the correctness of Brother
Grifaths' deductions. In tact, everything so far has tended to cor-
roborate them, and, as already remarked, I am beginning to believe
that Table No. 1 is really a wonderfully elastic piece of work.
.A.S to the corrections in Table No. 2, I don't believe I will disturb
Griffiths' figures. Any way you put it there is bound to be considerable
latitude, and I think he has taken the' right course in selecting the
sharp spot and minimum front focal length. In fact, as I understand
the matter, it would be practically impossible to figure on the true
focus unless you could eliminate spherical aberration, which we can
do in experiments, hut not In actual projection. Will Brother Griffltha
kindly favor us with his idea as to "high lights and shadows," or
"ghosts"?
Carbons.
G. Sago, Saginaw, Michigan, writes :
For the benefit of operators, here is a report on National and
Speer carbons. Am using 33 amperes through mercury arc
rectifier, with % inch cored above and below. I find that
when using National carbons the arc is easily handled, and
does not sputter even when the tips are brought quite close
together ; crater burns evenly : carbons seem quite soft ; also
powder away, leaving a deposit on the bottom of the lamp
house. Spot on cooling plate appears bright in center, with
slightly discolored edges. With the Speer carbons the upper
and lower both needle slightly, and better results are obtained
by carrying a long arc. Notice many small, lengthwise cracks
which sometimes cause the crater to be thrown to one side.
There is very little deposit in lamp house, and the spot ap-
pears very bright, with well defined edges. I trust the foregoing
will he accepted in the spirit in which it is written.
Yes, Brother Sago, we are glad to have letters on practical things
such as this. I don't think the report requires much comment. So far
as the National carbons be concerned, we have had a number of
reports in which comment was made on the fact that they had a
tendency to disintegrate, or "powder." This is the first time I have ever
heard the claim made that cracks running lengthwise of a carbon did
any harm. I have always regarded them simply as evidence that the
carbons are well and thoroughly baked. It anyone else has experienced
this trouble with longitudinal cracks, I would like to hear from them.
The reports on Speer carbons are quite favorable. We have some
fifty reports to date.
From Buffalo.
Buttalo, New York, says :
This Is my first letter, but I want a little help : also would
like to tell you how the "game" Is progressing up here by the
Big Falls. First as to my trouble: Am working on the west
side, in a fairly large house, using a iyi K.W. Westlnghouse
generator, projecting with two Simplex machines, using Power
Six A lamphouses. When I throw In the juice the armature
revolves at normal speed, but can't get the voltage to corre-
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
949
spond. All connections seem to be O. K. ; *also commutator
and brushes. It is beyond me. Have spoken to an electrician
wbo tells me it is in the brushes. What is your idea? And now
for conditions. The picture business in general seems to be
fairly good here. There are about one hundred and twenty
bouses, and all but a few seem to be getting along very nicely
with a handsome weekly profit. In the business section, on
Main Street, the largest and best houses are to be found, and
projection along the street is excellent. At the Academy,
which runs continuous vaudeville and pictures, projection is
in charge of L. Maguire, a very competent man. In Keith's
Columbia, where General Film first run holds the boards, Art
Miller has charge of projection, and that particular article In
that particular house is very good. The Hippodrome runs
sensational features, catering mostly to the foreign class.
Projection is fair. Up the street a little further is the beau-
tiful "Palace," with Triangle features. F. Taylor has charge
of projection, which is very good. Next comes the Strand,
showing features, the projection of which is high class, thanks
to Brother Davison. The Happy Hour is a five-cent house,
showing General films. S. Clark puts on the pictures, and does
it in excellent shape. Shea's Hippodrome also shows features,
with Charles Gail producing the very last word in perfection
of projection.
Well, brother, it is a rather difficult thing to diagnose a generator
trouble of that kind without being on the spot. First, I would recom-
mend that you take all wire connections apart, examine them carefully,
polish with fine sandpaper, and then try the machine. Next take a
piece of No. 1 sandpaper and, placing it around the commutator, witb
the sand side toward the brushes, draw it back and forth several
times until you grind off the face of the brushes. It sometimes hap-
pens that a brush will collect dirt, which, combined with the parafflne
In the brush forms a semi-insulating compound. These two things are
the most likely causes of your trouble. You have not really given
me a fair show at this thing, because, for one thing you have not
even said what kind of a machine it is. A 4V2 K. W. Westinghouse
generator may mean a generator pulled by a motor, or may mean
a converter. I am not quite sure whether the Westinghouse people
put out a converter or not. In asking questions of this kind you should
be very careful to give all information possible. It is also possible
that there is a loose joint In your magnetic circuit. The residual mag-
netism is O. K. or the armature would not start.
Some two years ago it was my pleasure to be the guest of the
Buffalo Operators' Union for a day, and they did the job of enter-
taining up brown. The boys at that time impressed nae as a wide
awake bunch, and I am glad to know they are delivering the goods on
the screen in the latest most approved fashion. If they care to ar-
range for a meeting about February first I will be glad to address the
organization on projection.
Another Think Coming.
Lowell, Massachusetts, says:
In answer to the letter in December 25th issue, signed by
"Hasco," while I have only been operating since 1!K>2. and don't
pretend to know as much as some folks, I certainly do know
that Friend "Hasco" has another think coming as regards his
argument on speed. Most emphatically cameramen do not take
all scenes at standard camera speed. "Hasco" says that the
cameraman "judges the action of the subject by varying the
speed of the camera." Yes, I guess he does, and that is the
cause of most of the trouble. For instance : Some time ago.
while running a well-known Weekly, I projected one scene at
correct speed, the next following being a parade, which the
cameraman had so misjudged that I was compelled to hold my
fire shutter up with one hand in order to run slowly enough
to prevent the marchers from doing a puppet dance, instead of
walking as they should. Three scenes thereafter was another
parade, and if I had run my projector at correct speed there
would have been a funeral march on the screen. Does "Hasco"
claim that those cameramen ran their machines according to
the action of the subject? Ridiculous! Another instance:
In my travel picture last week the first scene was a square in
a city in South America. By running the projector at sixty a
minute the people would have been almost running, whereas
they should have been shown as taking .a leisurely stroll.
Well. I make no pretence of being an expert on camera opera-
tions, but "Hasco" needs considerable schooling as to the needs
of speed-governing in practical projection. In closing I wish
you a happy and prosperous New Year, and want to place my
order for one of the new handbooks.
Comment on this matter would. I think, be superfluous. Lowell Is
absolutely correct. The position taken by "Hasco" was absurd on the
face of it.
Sure You Can.
Bishop and Bishop, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, say:
We are thinking of putting the moving picture in towns
where there are no electric lights, and wondering if a motor
car could be fitted up with a dynamo so that it could be sta-
tionary In the car all the time, and it would not be necessary
to remove the tires to run the dynamo. Can you make a
dynamo for that purpose with the equipment for fitting it on
the car? Do you think it would he practical, and would it give
a good, steady light? Size of picture in some places about 14
feet — this would be the largest. If you could fit up a dynamo
and all that goes with it outside the car. kindly let me have
your price.
I am not in the supply business, gentlemen. I have nothing ta sell
except such knowledge as I am possessed of. I don't want to mix my
writing with buying and selling of merchandise, because the minute
you try that you are more than likely to become biased regarding the
goods you deal in. That is only natural.
Yes, it is entirely practical to rig up such an outfit as suggested ;
in fact, several have done it. I am referring your letter to a large
manufacturer, requesting him to take the matter of providing you
with the necessary generator up with you direct; also I would suggest
that some of our correspondents who are using outfits of this kind
communicate directly with Bishop & Bishop, P. O. Box 36, Bridgetown,
N. S., giving them such information as would seem to be of value.
Wants to Start Something.
H. H. Momyer, Great Bend, Kansas, says:
Have read your dope on projection with great interest, and
now I am anxious to start an argument. Would not a bi-
concave lens, placed as shown, be an improvement? As it Is
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impossible to produce a film without some thickness, every
ray of light passing through it at an angle tends to diffuse
or blur the finer lines of the photograph, just as with the old
printing out photograph paper much sharper prints were ob-
tained by direct sunlight than with diffused light. In my judg-
ment this is really the reason why setting the arc back as you
do gives better results. It is not so much that more light
passes through the film, but that more rays strike the film
perpendicular, or nearly perpendicular.
An interesting experiment in this connection is to take a
mirror, a sheet of cardboard, and a lens, and arrange as
shown. With the same lens you get a better picture than with
the condensers. I find that it gives better results than even
when the condenser is used to concentrate the beam of sun-
light— I mean the quality of the picture.
Well, Brother Morayer, your proposition does not look unreasonable
on the face of it. but I am not at all certain just how it would work out
In practice. I would like to have the opinion of Brothers Griffiths,
Martin, and Armstrong on this particular scheme. For one thing. It
strikes me it would be extremely difficult to put into operation by
reason of the fact that every varying condition would require a dif-
ferent bi-concave, though, on the other hand, it is possible, always
supposing the plan to be really practical, that it would allow us to
work with a standard arc position and condenser lens. Well. I will
pass this up to the above named brothers, asking them to kindly
favor us with the correct dope.
Focal Length.
J. I. Bujan. Jr., Naco, Arizona, says:
Why do they call a stereopticon lens "6 inch e.f.." "12 inch
e.f.." etc? I don't understand these terms.
Brother Bujan, why don't you invest in a Handbook and study the
technical side of your profession? The third edition will be out within
a few weeks, and an investment of a few dollars In this book will
enable you to study all these various things, and perfect yourself In
the finer points of operating.
"Six inch e.f.," "12 inch e.f.," etc., refers to the equivalent focus of
the lens. Tt means the distance from the screen at which the lenB
will focus the image of a distant object. Pin a piece of white paper
on the wall of a room opposite a window, and, holding your lens in
front of it, focus a distant scene on the paper. The distance in inches
from the screen to a point half way between the two combinations of
the lens, when the Image is in sharp focus on the screen, will be the e.f.
of the lens. U it be a single lens, then it has no e.f., but only a back
focus (b.f), which is found in the same way.
Difficult to Say.
F. J. Campbell, Fairlee, Vermont, orders the question booklets, and
says :
Do the booklets give diagrams of proper carbon sets? Can
you tell me why the light seems at times to die down soon after
starting? Am using 110 volt, 60 cycle A.C., through a Fort
Wayne compensarc. After a few seconds it will work all right.
One night the arc went out entirely. It began to turn purple,
and then went out entirely, whereupon I struck the arc again
and it was all right. This theater, the Star, was opened for the
first time November 6th. Seats 550, and is equipped with
Powers Six machines.
Your data is altogether too Insufficient to enable me to answer your
question with any degree of accuracy. According to your statements,
I should say that just at that time a heavy short circuit occurred
somewhere on the lines, which blew a fuse, probably at the power
house, but that, of course, is only a guess, and may or may not be
correct. Better have the power company hunt the trouble down. No,
the booklets do not illustrate carbon sets. You can get that very fully
in the Handbook, copy of which I would by all means advise you to
invest in. It will be ready In a short while— about 800 pages. Don't
know the price yet.
950
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Motion Picture Photography*
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive corbon copy of the department's reply by mail when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which cannot be replied to in this department. $1.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It Is a rule of this department that no apparatus will be recommended
editorially until the value of such appliances has been demonstrated to
Its editor.
The Free Lance Photographer.
There has never been before in the history of motion pictures so big
and broad a field for the free lance photographer as there is at the
present time.
The increased output of programs has demanded a greater variety
in choice of subjects than ever before. Every distributing company is
looliing for Alms that will help their brands to surpass all the others in
novelty, attractiveness and popularity.
The picture business is a publishing business just as much as news-
papers, books and magazines constitute a publishing business, and
while nearly all of them employ their own staff writers, yet many of
them depend, as many of the film companies are commencing to do,
for much of their most interesting matter upon the tree lance.
In the past the continental producers were the leaders in everything
cinematographic ; gradually they were surpassed in drama and comedy
by the American producers, but they retained until the present great
war their undoubted superiority in both quantity and quality of their
educational and scenic subjects.
On account of a great aversion by the exchanges for anything scenic
or educational the producers on this side have never given them ade-
quate consideration, and when they did release any such, they were
almost sure to be of inferior quality and little interest.
It requires interest, training, ability and time to malje good scenic
and educational pictures, and up to very recent times, none of the
American producers would put any more of these qualities into an
educational than was absolutely necessary to get some kind of a
negative. The newest crank turner on the job was generally the man
selected to go out and take a scenic, which was generally the most
profoundly educational type of picture ever attempted by American
manufacturers.
With a large percentage of the better class of film shows today, an
educational film is considered an indispensable part of the program.
I wish it were possible for every exhibitor in the United States to
see the audience in the Strand theater in New York when an interest-
ing educational picture is being run. I am sure it would he a revela-
tion to a great many of them.
With the advent of the war, we have the usual condition of a greatly
stimulated demand and a very much decreased supply. The good houses
are finding it difficult to supply themselves with good educational
pictures.
That Is the chance tor the free lance man. What a chance for com-
bining your hobby with a remunerative profession. We may not be
big game hunters in Africa like Carl Akeley, Professor Carner, Lady
MacKenzie, Paul Rainey, Cherry Kearton, Buffalo Jones, Jane Grey
and many others. We may not be Polar explorers like Pouting, Flala,
Klelnschmidt, Mawson and others ; but we are all of us interested in
something that If pictured in an interesting way will be of interest to
others also.
Edward Salisbury spent three years filming the wild game of North
America, and Is now in Central America with Rex Beach, the cele-
brated author, at the same kind of work.
China, Japan, India and the Orient have been filmed in a beautiful
series by Dr. George A. Dorsey.
In a studio built at his home, Scarsdale, New York, Professor Dlt-
mars, curator of reptiles at the New York Zoological Park, makes
natural history studies with his wife as an able assistant. Toying
with deadly cobras, tarantulas, Gila monsters, rattlesnakes and other
venomous pets, puts the spice of variety into his work that may not
appeal to some.
Professor Edward Wright in his home at Flushing. Long Island,
introduces us to the many Interesting wrigglers and curious plants
that thrive in wayside ponds and streams,
George B. Stone, of Berkley, California, hunts grasshoppers and
humming birds with a motion camera and telephoto lens and on days
when this palls he blithely klnephotomicrographs the festive microcci
and the twisty spirillum.
"Vic" Forsythe, cartoonist on the "Evening World," divides the film
in his camera between animated cartoons of his comic characters
"Axel and Flooey" and his young son.
Get your thinking cap on and consider what is there is natural his-
tory, scenic places, natural resources, industries, historical, etc., that
has not been filmed yet? You must know of many.
Pyro Developer.
On account of the shortage of metol which has been almost uni-
versally used by film concerns tor development of films, many manu-
facturers have reverted to the old drum system of development tor their
negatives.
On account of the rapid deterioration of pyro and consequent stain-
ing after being used for a short time, it is too costly for tank develop-
ment, which requires many times the quantity of developer necessary
for drum development.
Developing drums must be made more impervious to developing and
fixing solutions than racks on account of the Increased surface for
absorption and the relatively small amounts of solution in which they
are used. They should be kept well painted with an alkali and acid
proof paint, such as Probus, unless they are of brass, in which case
they should be run for some time before using in an old hypo bath
until they acquire a good plating of silver. In an old hypo bath, brass
acquires a plating of silver which is impervious to the action of the
ordinary developing chemicals.
Pyro developing bath should be discarded after using once unless it
is ascertained that the second drum to be run through it is considerably
overexposed, when it may be used a second time to advantage.
Pyro may be mixed in very concentrated solution and kept for days
or even a week in a large glass carboy if a layer of thick mineral oil
be poured over it to protect it from the oxidizing contact of the atmos-
phere. A glass syphon tube and a glass funnel, with a long stem both
reaching nearly to the bottom of the carboy, are placed through the
stopper. The syphon may be kept continually full and ready to run
by stretching a short piece of pure gum tubing over the discharge end
and constricting it with a strong spring clothes pin. The long glass
funnel is necessary to replenish this stock solution without disturbing
the protective layer of oil which fioats on top of the solution.
A solution of pyro developer may be made so concentrated that one
quart of the stock solution may be diluted with twenty times its volume
of water for ordinary use.
As pyro gives a much harsher print than a metol-hydroquinone nega-
tive of the same apparent visual density it requires considerable ex-
perience at first to get a negative that is not too contrasty. It Is also
hard to judge printing time of a pyro negative by inspection, therefore
tests should always be made on the printer before going ahead on the
first print.
Three to five gallons of developer in a properly shaped trough with
drum development is enough for a two hundred foot drum. Each drum
is thus developed in absolutely fresh developer and not, as with tank
development, in a constantly deteriorating developer from each suc-
cessive rack.
A Good Book on Lenses.
How to Choose and Use a Lens — Practical Photography Series No. 3.
American Photographic Co., 221 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass.
Cloth. 50 Cents ; Paper, 25 Cents.
Perhaps no other department of photography occasions the beginner
more perplexity in decision than the choice of the lens, and no other
topic is the occasion of more correspondence indited to the editor, with
the exception of the query, "How can I become a cameraman?" and
none requires more lengthy replies. The factors are so numerous that
it is next to impossible to give comprehensive and adequate informa-
tion in the pages of an ordinary letter. It Is, therefore, that we ap-
preciate the publication of this little work on the subject of the choice
and use of the lens, not only as a labor saving to ourselves, a book to
which we may, with assurance of the correctness of advice contained
therein, recommend to the study of our correspondents, but also as a
valuable and trustworthy book of information on all matters relative to
the lens in its application to photography.
While not confined to cinematographic lenses, the principles which
govern the ordinary still camera lens are practically the same as those
which relate to the smaller size motion picture lenses.
•Copyright, 1016, by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
Mr. Exhibitor:— You will get more helpful informa-
tion by carefully reading one trade paper weekly than
by skimming over three or four. The MOVING PIC-
TURE WORLD is the one paper you need.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
951
Music lor the Picture
Conducted by Clarence E. Sinn and S. M. Berg
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS concerning any phase of ilie work of the orchcsiral
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World and the answers of Nfr. Berg will appear in a
Question and Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of
our Music Page.
Musical Setting for "A Man and His Soul."
(Released by the Metro Pictures Corporation January 31.)
Suggestions prepared by S. M. Uerg by special arrangements with G.
Schirmer, Inc., Music Publishers, New York.
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" Is Intended as a partial solu-
tion o£ the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist
in overcoming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is
not available until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first
performance being a mere rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who are
exhibitors of Metro films the following suggestions for an accom-
paniment to 'A Man and His Soul" were prepared by the photoplay
department of G. Schirmer, Inc. This advance publication will aSord
to the progressive leader an opportunity to acquaint himself with the
general character of the film story he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 1.5 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader in anticipat-
ing the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title (marked
T) or by a described action (marked D>.
The story of a young college professor, .Tobn, who has a deep con-
science. For his theories which they regard as dangerous, the wealthy
trustees demand his resignation. After several discouraging attempts
at other work he prevents a girl from committing suicide and together
they seek positions with the same firm. The junior member of the firm
proposes to the girl, and John, believing she has accepted, throws aside
all his conscience and begins a fight for wealth. He becomes a power
and crushes his former employers by unfair methods. Meanwhile the
girl, having refused the marriage proposal, is working in one of John's
mills. A fire breaks out and John rescues her. They are reunited and
conscience again enters John's soul. The whole character of this
picture is dramatic and the music should be subdued at all times.
Note particularly: Dancing scene "18%. Fire Agitato 62V4.
The THEME selected is "A Little Song"— Erdody.
Time schedule: five reels (about 4,70) feet) 70 minutes.
Time.
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Sub-titles or descriptive cues.
Opening.
Conscience and Christ.
The child grown to manhood.
"Some day you may want to
enter — "
John enters upon a series of
sad experiences.
Sympathy lends Itself to
tender tasks.
Another position.
Selfishness has its begin-
ning— .
"Why am I a failure?"
"My father said there was
no place for me."
"One place was just like
another."
Mary decides to return
home. J
"I will pocket my pride."
"You will find those doc-
trines— "
"I will hurry home and tell
mother."
"Love has softened the great
loss."
"Young Stephen Might loves
you."
"Meet me in an hour, I want
to talk to you."
"This is for a little infor-
mation you can give our
firm."
"A small donation."
"It wasn't my fault, sir."
"I didn't expect to find the
grasping."
Music.
.\ Little Song — Erdodv.
(Andante) (THEME)
Ecstasy Waltz — Baynes.
Idilio — Lack.
(Allegretto grazioso)
Arabian Night — Mildenberg.
(Andante sostenuto)
Repeat: A Little Song.
(THB.ME)
Caressing Butterfly — Barthelemy
(Allegretto)
Love's Wilfulness. .Barthelemy.
(-■Vndante appasionato)
Repeat : A Little Song.
(THEME)
On the Beautiful Hua«on —
(Waltz) Hermann.
Agitato No. 2.*
Basket of Roses-
(Allegretto)
-Albers.
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"I wish to uniiounce the
engagement."
"1 will cast aside honor and
principles."
Several years have elapsed.
"Collect the rent or throw
them out."
Stephen Might calls on
John Powers.
"She disappeared at the
same time as you did."
"You must work. There Is
a rush tonight."
"You made me a failure.**
"Come. I will show you real
power.'' (Restaurant
Kcene. Dancing.)
"Yes, your power to do good
in the world."
"Send for my architect."
(Fire.)
"Are you sure everybody is
out?"
Recognition.
"My whole life is changed."
The End.
Over the Waters — Hofmann.
(Andantino)
Air de Ballet— Hille.
(Allegro non tanto)
Repeat: A Little Song.
(THEME)
Daffodils — Carvel.
(Andante moredate)
First Love Waltz — Edwards.
Hurry No. 1*
Repeat : A Little Song.
(THEME)
NOTE — For the convenience of readers of the Moving Picture World
a price list of the numbers suggested in the above cue-sheet, is to be
found in G. Schlrmer's advertisement on page 1041.
Repeat :
A Little Song.
(THEME)
THE THEME.
By S. M. Berg.
AS THE tlumt- for the Metro release, "The Final Judgment," in
which Miss Ethel Barrymore starred, "Elegle" by Massenet was
selected. It wa.s suggested to be played at the title "The Men by
Whom She- I.^ Loved." the action portraying the actress seated In her
boudoir thinking of her three admirers. At the title "c^venlng" Is
shown the garden of her Long Island home where A, B and C (her
admirers) are visiting. \i. the banker, has proposed and been refused,
while C Is awaiting the opportunity. A, who is the favored one, Is
debating whether he dare propose in view of his poor financial con-
dition, when she says, "Don't Be Afraid to Ask Me, John." At the
fitle "The Kingdom of the Heart." A and the actress are happily
married.
From this point the music must portray a tone of impending dis-
aster. C. the criminal investigator, in jealous pique, has left for Russia
to investigate a baffling mystery. So overpowering is his jealousy Ihat
he decides to return to America and kill A with a poisonous Oriental
incense which he has found to be the solution of the mystery. To the
Russian officials he says. "1 Am Sorry, But I Have Failed in the In-
vestigation. The Incense is Harmless. I Sail for America Tomorrow.*'
Upon his return he carefully experiments with the poison, meanwhile
visiting the happy couple. His plans mature and on A's birthday he
sends him an anonymous letter which is impregnated with the poison.
B, who is present on the arrival of the letter, opens It at A's request
and thereupon meets his death. Owing to a little jealous quarrel, A Is
accused of B's murder and is tried and convicted.
The actress reads in the newspapers of the death of Kato. C's
Japanese valet while he was supposed to be offering up some religious
rite to his God. With a woman's intuition she suspects C and sets out
to solve the mystery. She visits him under the excuse of loneliness
and at an opportune moment searches his laboratory. She discovers
some notes of experiments and by wiles and trickery she ultimately se-
cures a confession from him. The picture closes with the title "Her
Reward," with husband and wife happily reunited.
The only correct solution of the musical interpretation for a picture
of this kind is the completed score. Then the theme could be ar-
ranged to portray the Impending disaster, the grief of the wife, her
utter despair, her resolve to save her husband closing with a maestoso
joyous in character when they are reunited.
The productions of the Triangle Film Corporation in the few short
months of their inauguration are being played in almost every town
and city in America, including Canada and far off Australia. How
much of Ibis success, with all credit to their excellent production and
acknowledgment of their enormous advertising campaign, can be at-
tributed to the completed musical scores that are prepared for every
film? Few realize what an enormous undertaking it is to prepare a
musical setting. To assemble a quantity of music and print it with
descriptive and sub-titles in the order of its playing Is no easy task.
But to prepare a score where- each scene has its own musical inter-
preation, to select and rearrange a theme so that It will portray the
emotions of joy or sadness, tragedy or disaster, at the story's bidding,
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IS a task requiring thorough musical knowledge and experience. This
is what is being accomplished for the Triangle Films and the writer
will state, without fear of contradiction, that musical scores have
materially helped to place Triangle Films in the high notch of public
opinion they are now occupying.
Greater opportunities are opening for musicians than ever was con-
ceived by grand opera, which is limited to the range of human voices
or even symphonic performances, owing to the absence of such musical
intelligence that enables one to interpret the riot of expression and
passions embodied. Just as the great artists interpret the story of the
ballet by their dancing so will the motion picture in the near future
explain to the masses the beautiful allegories bound in the symphonic
poems. The highest conception of musical arts is the symphonic poem,
which may be described as a theme elaborated with all the wealth of
expression that the composer could conceive. It is only the favored
few who have a thorough knowledge of music that have grasped these
beautiful allegories. But in the near future it is most certain, froni
the constant ebb of standards towards the ideal, that motion pictures
will portray for the masses the symphonic poem, ana all will realize
that the fitting accompaniment is the theme with all its variations.
The New Knickerbocker.
By S. M. BERG.
Considerable interest was awakened among managers and musicians
associated with the motion picture industry, when it was learned
that the Knickerbocker theater was to be closed for a week and
reopened under the management of that wizard of presentation, Mr.
S. L. Rotbapfel. He stated : "'In assuming the direction of this theater
1 will endeavor to give to the Triangle pictures my very best efforts
and I will exert everything in my power to make it truly a model
moving picture theater ;" and the result reflects the greatest of credit
upon him. The whole atmosphere of the theater appears to be changed
and in fit keeping with the presentation of Triangle films. The place
has been redecorated, the booth removed to the uper balcony and a
beautiful stage setting representing a garden summer house with lat-
ticed roof entwined with flowers and a vista of trees and valleys
through the back and sides are pleasing improvements. The screen is
lowered and raised as required and a handsome pair of tableaux cur-
tains complete the view. The orchestra pit has been built up and is
now on a level with the orchestra floor.
Mr. Hugo Risenfeld wields the baton and there is under his direction
an excellent orchestra of four first violins, two second violins, two violas^
two cellos, two string basses, flute, two clarinets, oboe, bassoon, two
French horns, timpani and drums, piano and harp.
At the opening week Miss Billy Burke was presented in "Peggy." As
the curtain rose a voice off stage could be heard singing the incidental
theme entitled '"Peggy," which was dedicated to Miss Burke, composed
by Victor Schertzinger, lyrics by Thomas H. Ince. As the song con-
tinued, the singer appeared and at its close the film was projected.
When Peggy decided tu go to Scotland and ordered her maid to
pack, the picture disappeared, and in the distance was heard the skril
of bag-pipes gradually increasing in volume, then dying away. A mixed
quartette was then heard singing Scotch airs, and when the picture
was again shown at the scene in the Scotch village such a striking
atmosphere was created that one almost called for a "wee drappie."
Mr. Rothapfel promises novelties in song and instrumental music at
every change of the programme and in the week commencing .Tanuary
2l!d. there was presented Alfred de Manby. late baritone of the Royal
Opera House. Convent Garden. London, who sang "Tim Rooney's at the
Fightin.' " Thornton D. Urquhart (late of the "Naughty Marietta"
company) sang "I'm Falling in Love with Someone." Miss Alys Bald-
win sang "Love's Own Kiss," assisted by Alfred de Manby. The way
in which this last number was presented was another of those Rothapfel
flashes of genius.
Mention must also be made of the excellent results that were ob-
tained from the orchestra by Mr. Risenfeld. Such an entertainment as
presented at the Knickerbocker theater reflects credit upon every one
associated and will materially help to raise to the highest pinnacle of
success the whole of the motion picture industry.
Children Are to Have Their Day
The Bunny and Morningside Theaters to Take the Initiative
in Responding to an Appeal for the Children.
THE question of tin- niovin.Li picture theater and its moral
intiuence on the child has long been a point at issue.
Philanthropists and social workers have struggled with
the prohleni in vain, and only in some communities and
cities throu.yhout the country has there been any attempt to
set aside a couple of hours during the week when a program
suited to the child mind might be exhibited.
Then there was the question of providing the kind of
program that children like. It has been discovered that the
American child at least is not going to be "bull-dozed" into
seeing nothing but -the purely educational film. It has
been learned that they adore Charlie Chaplin and his com-
petitors, none of whom are always to be relied upon to do
exactly the proper thing; and it has therefore been found
necessary to sprinkle the children's program with a goodly
amount of comedy, when the clean sort is available, and other
pictures with wholesome human interest plots, or harmless
tales of adventure, etc.
Not until now has any distinct move been made to for-
mulate a co-operative plan wherein exhibitors, manufacturers
and exchanges may reap a financial benefit from the pro-
visions of the once-a-week children's program. During the
past few weeks a couple of enterprising women, namely,
Mrs. Philip Speed, and Airs. G. A. Dussez have been busy
on just such a plan. As a result of their efforts the Bunny
theater at Broadway and 145th street, and the Riverside
theater at Broadway and 96th street, and possibly other
neighborhood theaters throughout the city will give a selected
program for children each Saturday morning from 10 to 12,
commencing on Lincoln's birthday. Competent chaperons
will be provided at these performances, one to every fifty
children. The move is a good one and it is anticipated that
theaters responding to the call will be taxed to capacity.
To Aid Crippled Children
A Successful Children's Program at the Strand Theater
Morning Performance.
ON SATURDAY morning, January 29. a most delight-
ful entertainment was given in the Strand theater.
The Mark Strand Theatre Company donated the
theater and its entire staff to a benefit performance for the
Seaside Home for Crippled Children at Coney Island. Man-
aging Director B. A. Rolfe had arranged a splendid pro-
gram for children. The program consisted of about eleven
reels of pictures, interspersed with musical numbers, which
latter were all rendered by volunteers. The pictures con-
sisted of a Pathe colored educational reel, the London Film
Company picture. "A Christmas Carol," adapted from Dick-
en's immortal story; "The Foundling," the splendid Famous
Players feature with Mary Pickford for the star, and a com-
edy produced by the Juvenile Film Company, a new con-
cern which will shortly be heard from and which is under
the aegis of Paul Cromelin. The films were all donated for
the good cause.
The musical numbers consisted of a piano solo, played in
masterly fashion by a tiny Miss of five or six, whose name
is Constance Hulsmann; the recitation and dance from
"Midsummer Night's Dream" by Sally E. Hamlin ( Puck)
and Betty Spence (Queen of the Fairies); a violin solo bj-
Master Max Weinberg, "Meditation from Thais," and a
finely rendered song, "In the Garden of the Gods," by Mas-
ter Raymond Abrams. Weinberg, the clever violinist, and
Abrams, the singer, are both amateurs and belong to the
Strand's efficient corps of ushers. All the musical numbers
were generously applauded, but none was received more
enthusiastically than that of the dainty Miss Hulsmann.
who. despite her extreine youth, carried herself with the
grace and di,gnity of a prima donna.
The performance was keenly enjoyed by the large crowd
of children and no doubt yielded a substantial sum for _the
Seaside Home.
A WELCOME FOR FAIRBANKS.
A miniature Lambs' Gambol was held in Los Angeles last
week upon the arrival of Douglas Fairbanks in "the moving
picture city" of the coast. The actor, who has just come
out there on a long term Triangle contract, was met at the
train by an enthusiastic delegation of fellow actors and car-
ried off to a stag party in celebration of the occasion. There
is quite a colony of exiled actors at the coast, and i.t is a
great event to get news "right off the Broadway .griddle,"
as it were — especially when it comes through such a pro-
ficient cross-continental newsmonger as Douglas Fairbanks;
What the actor didn't know he promptly made up in answer
to their questions, and, thanks to its being a very hilarious
party, no one was any the wiser. Allan Dwan. who. is to
direct the new Fairbanks production at the Fine .A.rts studio,
and John Emerson, under whose direction "The Lamb" was
staged, were both at the party and amply aided and abetted
the star's imagination.
SAILS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
B. F. Clinton, formally with the Lieneral Film Company,
sailed January 29 on the S.S. "New York" for London en
route for Johannesburg. South Africa, where he will have
char.ge of the studios of the African Films Trust, Ltd., with
lieadquarters in Johannesburg. Mr. Clinton was precedeH
l)y Lorimer Johnstone who is in charge of productions.
Mr. Clinton stated that in a short time the L^nited States
will have an entirely new line of films with all the local
color of beautiful scenery in and about Johannesburg. Mr.
Johnstone has just completed a three months' trip through
Africa for the purpose of ol)taining locations, and tlie results
should be looked forward to with more than a passing inter-
est, as the African Films Trust, Ltd., will do big things in
a big way.
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Chicago News Letter
By JAS. S. McQUADE.
Sol Lesser, the Young Napoleon of Picture Rights.
SOL L. LESSER, owner of the UniteiJ States rights to
Selig's "The Ne'er-Do-\Vell," accompanied by his fam-
ily, arrived in the city Tuesday, January 25, and stopped
over until the Thursday following, attending to business
connected with the big feature, when he departed for New-
York, where he will make his lieadquarters until the book-
ings are completed.
This keen, young business man from the west, who has
already shown remarkable ability and foresight in the dis-
tributing department of the business, having already estab-
lished an efficient exchange system on the Pacific coast that
has been in successful operation for some time past, is in
nowise perturbed over the bigness of the task that now
confronts him in the exploitation of "The Ne'er-Do-Well."
He undertakes it with just the same poise and assurance
that characterized his business methods when he asked Mr.
Selig the price for the .\merican rights of the picture and
without any quibbling paid it. That the price was $150,000
did not cause him to hesitate, for he had not only seen the
picture himself and estimated its value personally, but he
had witnessed its remarkably popular run at the Clunie
theater, Los .\ngeles, before he left the coast to make a bid
for it. And now in a correspondingly systematic business
way he will engage in its demonstration and in the sale of
state rights.
In conversation with Mr. Lesser before he left Chicago
for New York I learned that on his arrival in the metropolis
he will arrange for an indefinite run of "The Ne'er-Do-Well"
in one of the large theaters there and that another con-
current run will be made in a first-class theater in Chicago,
these runs being made by way of demonstration to show
the drawing power of the picture.
In the meantime Mr. Lesser will be ready to place the film
for exclusive first-run privileges in any large first-class the-
atre in the United States on a rental basis for a run of not
less than one week and upwards.
If any prospective buyer of state rights wants his terri-
tory clean, Mr. Lesser will consider any reasonable offer
made in due time.
The Pacific coast territory is now being handled through
his own established offices, already referred to.
Mr. Lesser guarantees that "The Ne'er-Do-Well" will have
one of the most complete and efficient publicity systems
ever prepared for a big feature, one that is in every way
worthy of the prominence and artistic standing of the pic-
ture. .\ complete line of printing by the Goes Lithograph-
ing Company, of Chicago, has already been printed, and
this has been supplemented by original and attractive lobby
displays. Advance press luatter, with cuts for illustration,
has also been prepared.
Mr. Lesser told me that since his purchase of the United
States rights of the picture he has been besieged with offers
l)y telegram, by long distance telephone calls and by special
and night letters. He has attempted to answer all of them,
and if any have not received attention he desires to state
that the oversight has not been intentional. He states that
he will be ready to do business just as soon as he is settled
in his New York office.
He will also open an office in Chicago just as soon as
arrangeinents have been made for the Chicago run of the
picture. Then he will be in readiness and fully equipped
to handle the surrounding territory and all sections of the
country.
While on board the Overland Limited on his way to this
city, Mr. Lesser received the following telegram from Eugene
Roth, owner of the Portola , theater, San Francisco, where
"The Ne'er-Do-Well" opened Sunday, January 23, for a run
of t-.vo weeks: "Matinee topped 'Spoilers' by six dollars.
Showed on the first day about same as first day of 'Spoilers.'
Public much pleased with picture. Feel confident of success-
ful two weeks' run." Mr. Roth paid $2,000 rental for these
two weeks.
Mr. Clunie, of the Clunie theater, Los Angeles, paid $1,000
per week for a two weeks' run, and tlien held the picture
over for an extra week, and since that time has rebooked it
for two additional weeks.
Turner & Dahnken, owners of a chain of houses in Cali-
foi;nia, offered $4,000 for the use of the picture on their cir-
cuit, wliich was accepted. In San Diego, Cal., which has a
population of 90,000, the Pickwick theater paid $600 for one
week.
Chicago Ordinance Passed Permitting Use of Slow-Burning
Film in Churches and Schools.
.\n ordinance providing for the exhibition of moving pic-
tures by non-licensed operators in schools and churches,
where non-combustible film is used, has been fought tooth
and nail in the Chicago city council for over six months past.
The ordinance was once recommended by the building-
committee of the council and was returned on the charge
that it would create a monopoly for the manufacturer of
the film used. That objection was met by the patentee of
the film granting his rights to others; but the opposition
of union operators led to tlie placing of the ordinance on file.
.A minority of the building committee again recommended
its passage, but it was re-referred, .\gain the same minority
brought it back for council action, and on Monday night,
January 25, the long-debated ordinance was passed by a
vote of 37 to 26.
The ordinance permits the use of portable projection ina-
chines in churches and schools, without being placed in regu-
lation booths, on condition that incombustible, or slow-
burning, films alone are used.
The Board of Underwriters, after testing the film desig-
nated, pronounced it safe, and this had much to do with
the passage of the ordinance.
Mayor Wm. Hale Thompson has promised to sign the
ordinance, and it will become effective in about three weeks
afterwards. Once before the council passed it, but the mayor
vetoed it on the ground that labor leaders had not been
given sufficient opportunity for a hearing.
Chicago has now followed the example set by New York,
Boston and Los Angeles which for some time past have
permitted the use of the film in question under conditions
similar to those specified in the Chicago ordinance.
Premiere of "The Dumb Girl of Portici" on Sunday,
January 30, at the Colonial.
"The Dumlj Girl of Portici," with the incomparable Pav-
lowa, will be given its first presentation at the Colonial
theater Sunday evening, January 30. The great artiste her-
self will be here in the flesh for the occasion, if she is suc-
cessful in cancelling an engagement at Cleveland, O., for
that night, and Chicago's film fans are on the tip-toe of
expectancy to see her not only on the screen but in person.
Carl Laemmle. president of the Universal, w-ill also be on
hand at tlie premiere of the big film.
Director Eugene Wayne, of the fine symphonic orchestra
of forty pieces which has been engaged for nearly eight
months in playing the accompanying music to "The Birth of
a Nation," has spent all his spare hours for the past week
in rehearsing the specially written score for "The Dumb
Girl of Portici." The music is not the original score of
Francois .\uber but one that has been composed to interpret
vividly the filmed opera after a careful study of the produc-
tion on the screen.
The souvenir program, one of which is before me as I
write, is a work of art from the literary, pictorial and typo-
graphical points of view. A brief history of Pavlowa's
career in .America and of her engagement by LTniversal to
appear in the title role is contributed by Carl Laemmle.
Then follows a short biographical sketch of the talented
directress of the screen production, Lois Weber and a tribute
by Phillips Smalley, her husband, who assisted in the pro-
duction. N(^xt is the cast, which is followed by the story,
finely illustrated. An article on "The Greater Pavlowa" by
Robert Grau with marginal illustrations showing scenes in
the play comes next, and this is succeeded by an article en-
titled "Pavlowa and the Screen" by H. H. Van Loan, which
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is also illustrated by interesting scenes from the production.
The artistic merits of this program alone give one a fore-
taste of the beauties and excellence of the big nine-reel
production.
Chicago Film Brevities.
E. M. Asher, special representative and publicity promoter
of Sol L. Lesser, arrived in the city Saturday, January 22,
where he transacted some preliminary work connected with
"The Ne'er-Do-Well" before the arrival of Mr. Lesser and
his family. Mr. Asher has been connected with Mr. Lesser
for the past five years, representing his interests in sales
and publicity of the various programs handled by Mr. Lesser
in his own established offices. Mr. Asher accompanied Mr.
Lesser to New York City, where he will assist in the cam-
paign now begun for "The Ne'er-Do-Well."
* * *
A special meeting of the Reel Fellows' Club of Chicago
will be held in the clubrooms, 17 North Wabash avenue, at
6:30 P. M. on Wednesday, February 2. Plans for the entire
year will then be formulated.
* * *
Miss Clarice K. Rogalla has opened a studio in Suite 403,
102 North Fifth avenue, this city, where she will engage in
manufacturing advertising and lecture slides and also in com-
mercial photography. Miss Rogalla has had wide experi-
ence in all branches of this work. For three years she had
charge of the art and advertising department of the Laemmle
Film Service. She has also devoted three years of study
to designing and water coloring and retouching negatives.
* * *
As a supplement to his regular series of travel talks at
Orchestra Hall, Mr. Elmendorf is giving five interesting
"Little Journey" lectures on five Sunday afternoons. The
Nile journey was given January 16; Spain and Alhambra,
January 23; Florence and Venice, January 30; famous paint-
ings from the galleries of Europe, February 6, and a camera
crusade through the Holy Land on February 13. These
unusually beautiful pictures have been done in colors by Mr.
Elmendorf personally. Tlie series is proving very popular.
* « *
Glenn Aldrich, a Chicago moving picture theater pro-
moter, who was part owner and manager of a chain of houses
through Iowa and Nebraska, died of heart failure at his home
in Clarinda, la., Monday, January 24. Mr. Aldrich was at
one time connected with the Ziegfeld productions.
* * *
Mrs. Fairbanks, Douglas Fairbanks, Pauline Bush and
Allen Dwan passed through the city on Sunday, January 23,
on their way to Los .Angeles.
* * *
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company had two ex-
pert cameramen film winter sports at Quebec, recently.
Pictures were taken of toboggan slides, fancy skating, hockey
matches, curling matches, skiing and snow-shoeing, etc. In-
dians are shown making moccasins in the village of Lorette.
A view of Quebec from the St. Lawrence river is shown,
as well as a number of scenes in the narrow and crooked
streets of the city.
* * *
Mrs. Leslie Carter (Mrs. Caroline Payne in private life)
was witness in behalf of her son, Leslie Dudley Carter, in
Judge John Stelk's court, this city, on January 25. The hear-
ing was on an intervening petition brought by her son to
restrain Attorney Daniel Levy from executing an attach-
ment for $6,075 on Mrs. Carter's interests in the "Du Barry"
film, in which she played the lead for George Kleine. The
young man contends that his mother transferred her inter-
est in the film to him two years ago. Attorney Levy ob-
tained his attachment over a year ago and claims that the
amount involved is owed him by Mrs. Carter for legal ser-
vices. This Mrs. Carter denied, stating that she had made
the transfer to her son in consideration for money he had
loaned her to exploit the film. The son holds that the film
cannot be legally levied upon by Attorney Levy.
* ♦ *
Harold P. Brown, formerly director of the Northwest
Weekly, Minneapolis, recently resigned to accept the posi-
tion of editor and head cameraman of the Chicago depart-
ment of the Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial. Fred C.
Place, formerly of Chicago, resumed the duties of director
of the Northwest Weekly. Mr. Brown has worked on news-
papers for ten years, as reporter and photographer. The
Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial will have four cameramen
in Chicago and has appointed correspondents in all of the
principal cities throughout the Chicago zone. Mr. Brown
left Chicago Tuesday, January 25, to make a tour of the
northwest cities in the interest of the Hearst-Vitagraph News
Pictorial, and will be gone for about two weeks.
* * *
Louis Win. Bass, scenario writer for the Eagle Film Manu-
facturing & Producing Co., has succeeded Clarence A. Fram-
bers as president of the Photodrama Club of Chicago. Mr.
Frambers has joined the western Lubin forces, so that the
club will now be under the direct supervision and instruc-
tion of Mr. Bass. Mr. Bass tells me that the club has suf-
fered in its membership during the past year l)y the departure
of some of its most successful writers to other cities. Clar-
ence J. Caine and A. W. Thomas were the first to leave,
and now they have been followed by Mr. Frambers, who will
be sadly missed. Maude Moore-Clement, S. A. Van Petten,
Charles J. Buckley and Minnie Strehz are now the only
prominent writers left; but Mr. Bass is cheered by the hope
that there are several promising newcomers who will soon
be heard from. The members of the club wish Mr. Frambers
great and continued success with the Lubin Company.
* * *
The new screen attractions for the week beginning Satur-
day, January 29, at the Ziegfeld are "Man and His Soul,"
with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne; Muriel Os-
triche in "A Circus Romance," and Harry Watson in "Whirl
No. 4," another of the inimitable comedies in the series of
"Musty Suffer."
* * *
No. 8 of the Selig-Tribune included a feature which marks
an unusual use of moving pictures in the apprehension of
criminals. This feature was the re-enactment of the rob-
bery of the Thomas Cook & Son Tourist Agency, this city,
and the accompanying murder of Policeman Bror Johnson.
Through the description furnished by the manager of the
Cook Agency, Chief of Police Healy was able to select a
photograph from the Rogues' Gallery that fully resembled
him. This photograph was one of a criminal by the name
of La Trasse. The Selig-Tribune man in charge had La
Trasse duplicated as closely as possible both in stature and
facial appearance by a capable actor, and the robbery and
murder were reproduced as closely as possible. Chief Healy
asked the Selig-Tribune to undertake the picture in the hope
that it would assist in leading to the capture of the murderer.
"Criminals must not get the idea that they can kill police-
men and go scot free," said the chief. "For this reason 1
urge the capture of Johnson's murderer. Every method
should be used, and I think the moving picture camera is
a huge asset. Not only is the picture valuable from the
point of identification, but it will teach the public the hazards
that a policeman encounters in the performance of his duties."
This release of the Selig-Tribune was made in Chicago
Wednesday, January 26, one day before the regular release
date. It excited great interest, and wherever the picture was
shown crowds were waiting outside for the next showing.
* * *
Moving Pictures were added to the list of studies in the
liigh school in Joliet, III., on Friday, January 28. Travelogues
and educational pictures generally will be screened for the
students at noon daily.
* * *
The Chicago city council finance committee directed at a
meeting Friday, January 28, that an ordinance be prepared
increasing the fee charged for censorship of moving pictures
from SO cents to $1.00 a reel. The aldermen also decided
that all exhibitions for censorship purposes should be given
ip the quarters of the censor board, in the City Hall. "The
reason for the increase of the. censorship charge is owing
to the excess of expenditures of the censor board over the
revenues, such expenditures having exceeded the revenues
by about $9,000 during the past year. It was at first pro-
posed to increase the fee to 75 cents, but the committee
finally decided on a $1.00 charge per reel.
* * *
Gilbert M. Anderson, of the Essanay Film Manufacturing
Company, arrived in the city from the Pacific coast on Fri-
day, January 28. This is Mr. Anderson's customary annual
business visit.
* « *
After 482 screen presentations, "The Birth of a Nation"
closed at the Colonial Saturday night, January 29. On
June 5, last year, at the Illinois theater, the opening pres-
entation was given after long legal wrangling in the courts.
George Bowles, manager of the Colonial run, with his wife
and daughter, will sail from San Francisco on Tuesday
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February 8, for Australia, where he will introduce the big
spectacular picture. New Zealand will follow, and then
Mr. Bowles expects to show the picture in China, Japan and
the Philippines. It may be also that he will attend to the
presentations in the old world, including the British Isles.
* * *
\Vm. D. Warner, L'nited States distributor of the Amber-
lux Lens Filters, made a pleasant call at the office of the
World Tuesday, January 25. Mr. Warner came to Chicago
from Columbus, O., and spent three or four days in the
city, during which time he made arrangements with the
Enterprise Optical Company for the use of the Amberlux
Lens Filters as a permanent attachment to all Motiograph
machines. The Kleine Optical Company, of this city, is the
regular agent for the Amberlux Lens Filters. The Amber-
lux lens has been highly endorsed by F. H. Richardson,
editor of the projection department of the Moving Picture
World, and is recognized as being a valuable improvement
in projection.
Fifteen Reels of Vitagraph
Mixture of Comedy and Drama in Proper Quantities Marks
the Releases of the Week of February 7.
FIFTEEN reels of well balanced drama and comedy will
be released by the Vitagraph in the week of Monday,
February 7. They comprise a five-part Blue Ribbon
teature. "The Crown Prince's Double"; a four-part drama.
"The Surprises of an Empty Hotel"; a three-part Broadway
Star feature, "From Out of the Past." and three one-reelers —
"A Cripple Creek Cinderella," "Betty, the Boy and the Bird"
and "Freddy's Last Bean."
"The Crown Prince's Double," released on Monday, Febru-
ary 7, features Maurice Costello in a romantic drama that
has its climax in his refusal to relinquish the true love of an
American girl for a mere kingdom in Europe. He plays the
character of the Prince and that of a young American who
is hired to assume the Prince's identity. Costello is sup-
ported by an all-star cast of X'itagraphers. including Anders
Randolf. Thomas Mills. Howard Hall, .^nna Laughlin and
others. The film was produced under the capable direction
of \'an Dyke Brooke, written by Gilbert Patten and pic-
turized by Ann Mehring.
Picture fans will find a real thrill in "The Surprises of an
Empty Hotel," a four-reel drama written by Archibald Clav-
ering Gunter and produced by Theodore Marston, released
on February 7. The 100-foot yacht, "Wayward," formerly
the luxurious plaything of a New York millionaire, was
blown to pieces in Raritan Bay to furnish a climax for the
mystery that the play tells of. Charles Richman and .-Vrline
Pretty in the leading roles give their usual splendid perform-
ances, assisted by William Uunn. Leo Delaney, RoI)ert Gail-
lard, Ethel Corcoran and Charles Eldridge.
In a lock reel with this film is a one-part comedy-drama
Scene from "Betty, the Boy and the Bird" (Vitagraph).
from the coast players of the \'itagraph, entitled "A Cripple
Creek Cinderella." William Duncan, Alfred Vosburgh,
Carleton Weatherby and others portray the principal roles.
The girl in the play is a dance-hall beauty who loses her
slipper. That article is found by a miner who uses it to
mark a claim with, and when the mine develops a rich lead
he determines to wed its owner. He is shocked to find that
the girl works in a dance hall, but when she saves his life
he decides that she is good enough for him.
Another Monday release is "Betty, the Boy and the Bird,"
showing Zena Keefe in a splendid comedy by Wilfrid North,
produced by Teflt Johnson. Gerald Gordon, a new face
among Vitagraphers, makes his bow to the motion picture
public.
"Freddy's Last Bean," a one-part comedy produced by
Frank Currier, written by Agnes C. Johnston, serves to
show William Dangman in a new and successful type. Dang-
man played Freddie the Ferret in "The Goddess." Freddy,
Scene from "From Out of the Past" (Vitagraph).
through force of circumstances, is reduced to the last bean
of a can which a 'longshoreman heaved at his head. He is
saved from starvation by a food expert named McKann,
who gives him money for the last food delivery.
.■Xn all-star cast of X'itagraphers is seen in the Broadway
Star feature. "From Out of the Past." written by Rutli Hand-
forth and produced by William Humphrey. The latter. Belle
Bruce, Harry Northrup, Charles Wellesley, Garry McGarry,
Bobby Connelly, Carolyn Birch, Eulalie Jensen and Lillian
Burns are seen in the film. The story tells of the double
life led by a wealthy man and the subsequent meeting of
his daughter and a youth believed to be his son. It is re-
leased on Saturday, February 12.
Lasky Releases for March
Mae Murray, Fannie Ward and Blanche Sweet to Be Seen
in Suitable Productions.
WITH three prominent women stars in the leading roles,
the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company in March
will release on the Paramount Program some feature
productions of exceptional interest.
The stars and the plays in which they will appear are:
Mae Murray, her debut on the screen in Paramount the-
aters, in a picturization of Mary Johnson's "To Have and
to Hold"; Fannie Ward in "For the Defense," and Blanche
Sweet in "The Sowers." The first of the three to be released
will be Mae Murray in "To Have and to Hold" on March 5.
Miss Murray will take the role of Lady Jocelyn Leigh in
this production, and Wallace Reid will play Captain Ralph
Percy. Others in the cast are Tom Forman, Raymond Hat-
ton, William Bradbury, James Neill, Bob Gray, Lucien Little-
field, Camille Astor and Bob Fleming,
Following her recent sensational success in the Lasky-
Paramount photoplay, "The Cheat," Fannie Ward will be
seen in another Lasky production, released March 12, entitled
"For the Defense." Here again is the happy combination
of author and star, as the story of the play is by Hector
TurnbuU who wrote "The Cheat"; Margaret Turnbull wrote
the scenario and Frank Reicher is the director. Miss Ward
will have splendid opportunities for her talents in "For the
Defense," a stirring modern melodrama.
This is a story essentially written for the screen, and the
action occurs at places as widely separated as France, from
which a young woman, played by Miss Ward, flees when war
is declared, to the far west of America.
The third play of the month will be Blanche Sweet in
"The Sowers," a picturization of Henry Seton Merriman's
story of the same name.
ARMSTRONG MAKES BOW IN CUB COMEDIES.
In the Cub Comedy release on the Mutual program for
February 4, David Horsley introduces a featured comedian
new to this brand. The newcomer is Billy Armstrong, re-
cently an associate of Charley Chaplin in his releases with
Essanay, and previously a member of Fred Karno's various
pantomime companies in England.
956
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
LOS ANGELES CENSORSHIP FIGHT NEARING END.
Public Welfare Committee of City Council Recommends an
Ordinance Abolishing Local and Adopting
National Censorship.
THE Los Angek's ceiisorsliip figlit is nearing an end.
The campaign here has been hot and heavy. The pic-
. ture interests have been opposed by crank reformers,
church people and civic liodies. What "galled" the picture
people more than anything else was the apparent indifference
if not say unfriendliness of the commercial interests and ad-
ministrative powers of the city, which did not seem to ap-
preciate the millions of dollars spent yearly by the industry
in Los Angeles. This attitude rapidly ciianged, when it was
hmted that motion picture producers might remove to some
other location wliere the surroundings were more congenial.
VVith the getting-^ogether of the producers and the forma-
tion of the Motion Picture Producers' .\ssociation an added
impetus was given to the censorship fight. .Several meet-
ings were held by the city administration and the local com-
mercial associations to consider the motion picture interests
and the censorsliip question. These meetings the producers
attended in force and the outcome has been to great ad-
vantage for the motion picture industry.
The censorship question has been a paramount issue with
the producers, and to have a meddlesome censorship board in
Los Angeles, the very home of the motion picture industry,
was to set a bad example for other cities.
The Los Angeles daily papers have taken an active part
in the campaign and given considerable space to this burning
topic. Especially the E.xaminer has been a champion for
the rights of the picture community and a decided opponent
to censorship of any kind. Several excellent editorials on the
censorship question have appeared in this paper and one was
reproduced in our columns quite recently. Says the Ex-
aminer on censorship this week:
C'ensorship is .still a live issue and will be until the ordinance estab-
Msnmg the board ot cen.sorship is repealed and there is the same free-
aom tor pictorial expression on the motion picture film that there is for
literature, the press and oral expression.
Here are two quotations which have a direct bearing on the subject :
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Article l.—CoHiirPSs shall make no law • » • ribrUUihin the frcc-
rlom of speech or the press. " '
Constitution of the State of California :
7.-.^ S""" '■*■ ,f '"''<^'« 1.— Every perso^i ma,/ freely speak, write and pub-
nsn his sentiments mi all subjects, bciwj responsible lor the abuse of
mat right : and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridnc the liberty
of speech or of the press. "
That these guarantees are applicable to the drama, spoken pan-
tomimic, or pictorial, cannot be doubted by anyone of common sense
freedom of EXPRESSIO.X was in the minds of the authors of the federai
DDT,o,l;?J,''x,''°"*'"'"''°""' ^'"l moving pictures are a FORM OK EX-
I^KlibblLlN.
It iudicial decisions do not so codifv public opinion, it is merely be-
cause the modern innovation of moving pictures has never been brouEht
to .ludgment. ^
Censorship in California is doubly unconstitutional.
_ That the press is taking consideralile interest in the ques-
tion of censorship is not surprising when we consider the
close relation of the story told in pictures to the story told
in print. From pictorial expression to printed expression is
not such a long step. Wliat is a danger to one might become
a danger to tlie other if crank reformers and "would-be"
legislators get the upper hand.
The campaign of the picture and the press against local
censorship culminated this week in a meeting held Tuesday
afternooii, Jainiary 24, at the City Hall, where representatives
of the city, its various liodies and organizations, met the
picture people for what we hope may prove to be a final
Ilea ring.
As a result of this conference the Public Welfare Com-
mittee of the City Council decided to recommend an ordin-
ance for abolition of the local censor board and instead adopt-
ing tlie rulings of the National liioard. It therefore recom-
mends the appointment of a single commissioner, whose
duties shall be to see that the eliminations recommended
by the National Board are made and that no pictures except
those passed by the National Board of Censors shall be ex-
hibited in the city of Los Angeles. Current news pictures,
however, will be exempted where they are presented for
exhibition before the National Board has an opportunity to
view them.
Under this arrangement, the authority of the police to
suppress anything immoral will be the same as that power
is with reference to the spoken drama.
Tlie Public Welfare Committee will recommend that a
salary be provided the commissioner that will insure the
services of a competent man who is fully qualified for the
place.
The report of the Welfare Committee has been referred
by the council to the city attorney with instructions to draft
the necessary ordinance.
Councilmen Wheeler and Betkouski made a strong fight
against this action, and on the question of reference to the
city attorney they were supported liy the vote of Councilman
Roberts.
Mr. Wheeler declared that he was surprised that Mrs.
Lindsey, chairman of the Public Welfare Committee, should
bring in such a recommendation in the face of a statement on
the part of the city attorney that the action proposed was
clearly illegal. He called attention to the provision that all
pictures must have the approval of the National Board of
Censors, characterizing it as so absurd that he was amazed
that it should be given a moment's consideration. Many of
the moving picture men, he said, were not afiiliated with the
national association, and the adoption of such an ordinance,
he said, would merely tend to create a monopoly.
Councilwoman Lindsey and Councilmen Conwell and Top-
ham strongly defended the recommendations, stating that
one of the purposes was to shut out the "wildcat" pictures and
that the plan proposed was similar to the one adopted by
several of the large cities in the country.
The discussion at times bordered on the personal, as for
instance, when Mrs. Lindsey called attention to the fact that
Mr. Wheeler was violating one of his own New Year resolu-
tions in that he was playing to the galleries, to which Mr.
Wheeler made the warm retort that at least he "was not
pandering to the baser elements of society and providing
them with an opportunity to inake money."
Councilman Wright said he was so tired of the present
system of moving picture censorship in this city that he was
ready to vote for almost anything. "We will get along better
without any censorship at all," he said. Mr. Wright con-
tended that the recommendation sliould be sent to the city
attorney to see if an ordinance along these lines could not
be drafted and he would undoubtedly report to the council
as to whether this could be done or not.
The committee declared its belief that censorship of the
national board is just and reasonable, and that the instinct
of self-preservation will prohibit the showing of any picture
that runs counter to public opinion.
Among those who appeared before the Council Com-
mittee were: E. G. Judah, president-elect of the Merchants'
and Manufacturers' Association: Thomas Dixon, author of
"The Clansman": Frank A. Garbutt, L. M. John, Attorney
Ray Nimmo for the Universal Film Mfg. Company: Mrs.
Samuel Clover, of the Los Angeles Drama League: David
Horsley, J. H. Pieper, of the Los .\ngeles .Ad Club: J. A.
Quinn, Mrs. E. K. Foster, City Mother: Mrs. .-Metha Gilbert,
L. M.Mohnson, Mrs. Martha B. Law, of the W. C. T. U.,
and Mrs. E. R. Brainerd of the Woman's City Club.
In presenting his side of the case, Mr. Judali touched on
the business and economic phases of the situation. .
In part he said:
"The motion picture industry in Los Angeles is under
an enormous e.xpense and this expense is growing all the
time. Our organization believes that this industry is worthy
of the strongest support we can give it.
"We are especially opposed to the interference of so-
called reformers and the local plan of censorship which is
harassing the industry to its great detriment and without
doing any meritorious service to any one."
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
957
Mr. Dixon maintained that common police power is suf-
ficient in any city to prevent tile exhibition of any improper
picture. His remarks were frequently interrupted by
ipplause.
In part Mr. Dixon said:
"When I was a preacher one of my sermons made such
an impression on my audience that 1 revised it into lecture
form. It was not censored as a sermon. It was not cen-
sored as a lecture, and 1 delivered that lecture in every State.
Then the lecture was written in book form and it was read
all over the world, but the book was not censored. Later
the story was dramatized, and played in practically every
important city of the country. Even then the spoken drama
was not censored. In the course of time I wrote the story
and it was reprinted for a motion picture play and I spent
at least $75,000 fi.tihtinj; censorship.
"The motion picture industry will assist in seeing that the
men who try to circulate obscenity are sent to the peni-
tentiary where they belong just as all citizens should be
interested in putting the circulator of obscene literature
behind the bars.
"Every movement for federal censorsliip will fail and all
laws for local or state censorship will be wiped off the
books, but we want Los .\ngeles. the home of the motion
picture industry, to take the lead in doing away with the
useless interference of local censorsliip."
Fair treatment, Mr. Dixon maintained, would tend to
bring to Los .\n,u;eles certain studios from New York
and Philadelphia. If such a campaign were carried out the
speaker said Los Angeles no doubt would have a population
of 1,000,000 within five years. If certain eastern studios
were brought here the committee was informed that there
is no reason why the payroll should not mount to $1,000,000
in Los Angeles a week.
Mrs. Martha W. Laws, president of the W. C. T. U.
Federation, disputed Mr. Dixon's position and declared that
censorship is necessary to protect the morals of the youth
from bad motion pictures.
Councilman Topham asked the producers if the national
censor board could not be located here. He was informed
that this was impossible because the board must be located
close to the financial center.
The followmg resolution was adopted by the W. C. T. U.:
"Resolved, that we, the W. C. T. U. Federation of Los
Angeles express our deep appreciation for the stand taken
by members of the Los .\ngeles censor board, in their en-
deavor to protect the morals of our community, especially
the youth, and declare our sincere desire in favor of tlie
continuation of the city censor board."
Mr. Dixon filed with the committee a petition signed by
producers, exchangemen and exhibitors and indorsed by
the Chamber of Commerce, Merchants and Manufacturers'
Association, and many other civic and commercial bodies
asking for the abolition of the motion picture censors and
the appointment of a single commissioner who would en-
force tlie rulin.gs of the National Board of Censors,
The Meeting of the Producers.
On Monday night the Motion Picture Producers' Associa-
tion met at the Alexandria Hotel and outlined a screen cam-
paign to arouse the American public against all forms of
film censorship.
A committee of three was appointed to prepare "film
editorials" and general protests to be used in the camgaign
for the next thirty days. The committee consists of H. O.
Davis, of the Lhiiversal Film Manufacturing Company,
Thomas Dixon, author of "The Clansman," and David W.
Griffith, the producer.
Twenty-five producers, comprising the new organization,
signed an agreement to join in the battle for film independ-
ence. Incorporation and permanent organization of the
association also was completed.
CARL LAEMMLE RETURNS EAST.
Given Jolly Birthday Dinner by H. O. Davis — Entire Pro-
ducing Staff Present.
Carl Laemmle, president of the Universal Film Mfg. Co.,
who has spent the past month in Los Angeles, left Tuesday
this week for New York. On Wednesday last week a dinner
was given in his honor by Vice President and General
Manager H. O. Davis, at the Los Angeles Athletic Culb.
It was Mr. Laemrfile's birthday, and in addition to the
chief of the big "U" organization there were present the
directors of the twenty-si.x producing companies and the
head of the various departments of Universal City.
Said Mr. Laemmle at the conclusion of the banquet:
"This has been a jolly dinner. I have been at many a
festal board liut none at which 1 enjoyed myself more. I
certainly appreciate the compliment of Mr. Davis in making
me the guest of honor tonight and 1 thank him most heartily
for the pleasure that has been afforded me. Mr. Davis, in
the presence of this large force of directors and heads of
departments of the Pacific Coast studios, I want to take
occasion personally to thank you for the efforts you have put
forth during the past few months at Universal City for the
advancement of the interests of our organization. I appre-
ciate all you have done in the short tiine you have been
handlin,g the reins and w-ill be happy to carry the good news
back to New York with me."
Nice President Davis in responding to Mr. Laemmle,
smilingly wished him "many happy returns of the day"
and all the L'niversal success wliich he wished himself, and
that, he said, undoubtedly was as botmdless as the sea.
One of the pleasant surprises of the evening was the sing-
ing of several son.gs most charmin.gly liy Myrtle Stedman,
who accompanied Marshall Stedman, manager of production
at Universal City. .Another was the dancing in costume of
eight-year-old Lena Baskette, who soon is to be featured by
the Universal Company in several films.
Those present at the dinner were: Carl Laemmle, H.
O. Davis, George E. Kami. Charles Rankin, H. H. Barter,
Frank D. Ormston, H. R. Hough, Marshall Stedman, John
M. Nickolans, E. G. Patterson, Otis Turner, .\llen Curtis,
Joseph De Grasse, William C. Dowlan, Francis Ford. Jay
Hunt. Jacques Jaccard, Rupert Julian, L. B. Carleton, Rob-
ert Leonard, Lynn Reynolds, Phillips Smalley, William
Worthington, Richard Stanton, Roy Clements, Henry McRae,
E. J. LeSaint, Henry Lehrmann. .\be Stern. Sam Behrendt
and M. G. Jones.
LASKY STAR MAROONED.
Left on Island by Mistake, Mae Murray Passes Hours in
Darkness Before Rescue.
Last week, with a number of other members of the com-
pany and a hundred or more extras. Miss Murray went to
Catalina Island to participate in tlie filming of "To Have and
to Hold," in which she is playing the lead.
After passing most of the night, exposed to wind and rain,
alone on Church Rock, eight miles from Avalon, Catalina
Island, she was rescued the next morning through a heavy
sea and taken by power boat and automobile to her residence
in Hollywood, where she is gradually recovering from the
ill effects of her ordeal.
The affair happened this way. On Saturday, in two vessels,
they went to Cluirch Rock. Early in the afternoon the sky
began to look like rain, and Director George Melford decided
upon a return to Avalon. Those in each vessel thought Miss
Murray was in the other and it was not until 8 o'clock that
night, some time after their arrival at Avalon, that they
learned definitely that she had not left the rock with either
party.
Melford and Wallace Reid '^eaded a rescue party in ?
launch. They reached the vicinity of the rock, but the sea
was so heavy they could not make a landing. They beat
about the rock for several hours and finally, in a skiff to
which one end of the anchor line was attached, they man-
aged to land.
By this time it was raining heavily and they found Miss
Murray vainly trying to obtain some shelter from the storm
as she crouched by the side of the rock.
She was so cold and wet and exhausted that they found
it necessary to lash her to the skiff, which was then pulled
to the launch by the anchor rope.
It was S o'clock in the morning when she was rescued. Her
physician says that she will suffer no very great illness, but
will have to rest a week or so.
PATHE NEWS MAN AT FRONT."
J. H. Buffum, Crack Cameraman, Filming Mexican War
Scenes.
.\ card received from J. H. Buffum in El Paso this week
tells volumes in a few short words.
"They wished me down here getting war stuff. Very dan-
gerous work. Jumping tonight to the Arizona flood."
The fact is that he has already filmed many various thrill-
ing and exciting scenes along the Mexican border, showing
troops patrolling the Rio Grande, on the lookout for Mexi-
can bandit raiding parties and Mexican refu.gees at Juarez.
United States troops maintain great vigilance along the
border not only to stop Mexican bandits from crossing,
Init to prevent bodies of armed Americans from entering
958
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Mexico for the purpose of seeking revenge. The camera man
assigned to El Paso filmed Uncle Sam's soldier boys on the
job, and also caught on his film the hundreds of Mexicans
who fled from El Paso and other American border cities and
towns when enraged Americans threatened reprisals against
Mexicans for the murders of Americans in Mexico.
We have heard no further, but Buflfum must have got
some very good scenes of the big flood in Arizona.
What are expected to prove two of the most unusual struc-
tures now in course of erection are the hothouse and the
natatorium. The hothouse will be employed for the pro-
tection of plants and trees so frequently seen in the pre-
tentious Ince society dramas, while the natatorium will serve
for scenes requiring miniature coast cities, ocean settings,
etc. The tank will have a capacity of one hundred and four
thousand gallons.
REEL AND UNREEL ROBBERY.
Ince's Company Plans Robbery in City Bank and Actual
Theft Takes Place Betv^een Scenes.
While the office of the Culver City Commercial and Savings
Bank in Culver City was hung with light reflectors and
equipped with two cameras ready for the tilming of a "bank
robbery" after the lunch hour, a pale-faced boy who had been
a hanger-on at the preparations returned to the bank alone,
and held up the cashier. George McHugh, with a revolver,
locked him in the vault, looted the coin cabinet of $600, and
escaped.
In the forenoon a company under the direction of Charles
Swickard had asked to use the bank. The idle of the town
loafed in front of the place, watching the preparations.
Among them was the boy, about twenty-two years old, five
feet six inches tall, blonde, smooth shaven, weighing one
hundred and thirty pounds, with slender and peaked face and
wearing an olive fedora hat, a dark tan cravenette overcoat
and new black shoes.
As the lunch hour approached Mr. Swickard and his camera
man, C. Devinne, returned to the studio. They had just gone
and Cashier McHugh was at work on his books, when he
heard the door open. He started toward the window and
looked into the unmasked face of the boy, who had a blue-
barreled revolver leveled for action.
Without a tremor of speech or flutter of the fingers he
said, "Hold up your hands, cashier, and be quick about it —
this isn't any movie either."
Well, the boy got the money and made good his escape
after locking the cashier in the vault.
And soon came the moving picture men, ready to start
turning the wise old cameras that had looked unseeing upon
the extreme expression of banditry, while the room was
flooded with light ready for fiction to begin its glib tale.
FORTY-THREE ACRES FOR INClTY.
According to plans now being entertained by Thomas H.
Ince and his staff, it is likely that two or three more stages
will be built on the newly acquired tract of thirty-one acres.
Should these plans be carried the company will have eleven
stages at its disposal.
Negotiations for the purchase of this property have been
under way for several months and with their termination a
corps of more than a hundred men immediately were put to
work, preparing the land for building activities.
The new tract will be used almost exclusively for the
erection of particularly large exterior settings, such as
streets, office buildings, churches and the like. Level in char-
acter, it offers unrivaled facilities for this kind of work, which
was in a large measure hindered at Inceville because of the
mountainous surface of the land.
Coupled with the disclosure of the deal, two other im-
portant announcements also were made, affecting the prob-
lem of transportation. The Harry H. Culver Company, which
is responsible for the rapid growth of Culver City, has agreed
to open a sixty foot street between Washington Boulevard
and the car line, thus creating a new and convenient boun-
dary line for the north side of the plant. On this boulevard
the railway company will construct tracks, in order that cars
from either Los Angeles or the beaches may be switched
direct to the entrance of the studios.
Now that production of pictures is in full swing, work has
commenced on the construction of twenty other structures
that will be included in the group on the twelve acre tract.
These are the carpenter shop, garage, receiving room, project-
ing room, cutting room, commissary, heating plant, directors'
headquarters, factory, hot house, natatorium, stars' dressing
apartments and the four stages.
Work on the construction of the pretentious administra-
tion building, is progressing favorably and the structure
should be ready for occupancy within another month. The
buildings now complete and in use are four stages, scene
dock, wardrobe, dressing room, property buildings and the
vault.
Los Angeles Film Brevities.
R. E. Barron, who for some time past has been outside
salesman for the local Fox Exchange, has been promoted.
Mr. Barron left Los Angeles this week to take charge of
the New Orleans exchange, where he will act as manager.
He left hurriedly, having received a wire from Winfield R.
Sheehan, Fox's general manager, to hurry to New Orleans.
* * *
Tally's theater, one of the most popular broadway houses,
last week treated its patrons to a six reel feature free of
charge. On Friday evening just before the regular projection
of "The Great Divide," Mr. Tally flashed a slide inviting
every patron to remain seated after the show and witness
the preview of "The Beloved Vagabond," Pathe's wonderful
hand-colored master picture. Then after the regular show
v/as over he projected a slide, "Keep seated and see this pic-
ture tlie treat is on us this time," whicli caused great merri-
ment and applause.
Mr. Tally says the news spread like wildfire and that the
same night the following week people were turned away
from the doors, and he said he thought it was because those
that had seen the preview, thought it was a regular event
and had told their friends and had come on the same night
the following week expecting to see another show gratis.
* * *
G. .-X. Metcalfe, of the firm that liears his name, was a
visitor in Los Angeles this week. He came down South to
look after the new store which has just been established here
under the management of J. A. Slipper. Mr. Metcalfe
reports business has been very good both in this office and
the San Francisco one, and says he expects the same from the
new Seattle branch.
* * *
.''it the Universal Lynn Reynolds is directing a feature star-
ring Myrtle Gonzales, in whicli she has to portray a society
dope fiend. The story is a very clever one, and is admirably
suited to the Reynolds company. This is a good chance for
Miss Gonzales to demonstrate her versatile qualities by the
transition from a sharp witted moral woman to the eccentric
and high tension bearing of the woman who succumbs to the
dreaded drug.
* * *
Last week at the Universal studio. Mr. Laemmle was stand-
ing on the stage when a terrible looking character passed by.
Mr. Laemmle stared at the player whom he did not know,
and the player nodded and spoke to Mr. Laemmle. The
mysterious man was a terrible crook, a regular "hard guy" —
with a bad scar across his cheek and one eye closed and other
facial disfigurements. The actor smiled and shook hands with
Mr. Laemmle, having to tell his name. It was needless to
say that the player was our old friend Sanford Quest, known
in private life as Herbert Rawlinson.
* * *
It is not often that a photoplaycr is arrested, but Miss
Gloria Fonda, a well known Universal player, was placed un-
der arrest one evening last week while returning home from
the city. The young woman was driving her big machine,
when rounding a curve she was suddenly confronted by the
flashing headlights of another machine, and two men in the
road were hailing her. As it was getting late and she was
alone she thought it best to keen going because the two
men apparently did not have a broken machine, but wanted
her to stop. She thought they might be hold-ups, so she
sped past the car and they yelled at her. She hastened the
car's speed and in a short time heard the other car approach-
ing. It drew up alongside of her and a man yelled "stop that
car." She obeyed and soon at the side of the road a big burly
deputy asked lier why she did not stop down the road when
they yelled at her. She explained and then they told her that
they were on the lookout for a stolen automobile. They
apologized and Miss Fonda drove away.
* ♦ *
The battle between Eddie Foy and Mack Sennett has been
patched up for good. The fight grew out of the request that
Foy and limburger cheese, it is said, should mix for the films,
but that's where the shoe pinched. As a result the suit started
by tlic comedian against the film company for one week's
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
959
salary will be dismissed, it was announced by one of Fov's
attorneys.
* » *
In spite of tlie weather, James Davis completed a two reel
story for "The Hazards of Helen" series for Kalem on sched-
ule time. Many good scenes were filmed after the heavy
rains of the floods and breakage which fitted into a story ii:
making admirably. What might have furnished a greater
thrill than intended was narrowly averted, lo get a scene
of Miss Gibson jumping from an engine on a bridge crossing
a raging stream an engine was taken over a trestle, the
jump was made, and the players were about to leave the
location for other scenes, when the trestle that had carried
the engine across the stream but ten minutes before was
swept into the water. The camera caught the wreck, and
the scene will be used in tlie picture.
* ♦ *
William Beaudine has completed a one reel comedy featur-
ing Ethel Teare with Jack McDermott and Victor Rottman
in the cast. Miss Teare drives a big racer in two of the
scenes. She drives the big car in the first one like a Barney
Oldfield, but in the second scene she succeeded only in stop-
ping the car after it had backed up on a neighboring lawn.
The machine used was a 100-horsepower monster, and Miss
Teare did well to even attempt driving it.
* * *
The "Ham Comedies" Company is producing a war bur-
lesque comedy, burlesquing a very amiable war. The story
v.'as written by Lloyd Hamilton and Bud Duncan, and will
amuse rather than offend any whose interest may be centered
on the present European conflict. Ham is a general, and Bud
also one, and the maneuvers they put their "armies" through
form the nucleus for particularly funny situations. "Ham"
will make an aeroplane ascension, taking the reluctant Bud
with him. and the war ends when the two generals return to
earth from the clouds, anxious for peace at all costs. Norma
NichoUs, whose work in "The Ne'er Do Well" will be re-
membered, is playing opposite "Ham" in the production.
* ♦ *
Tames Home is now producing the fourth episode of
Kalem's new series "The Love Pirates," by George Bronson
Howard. A large stage has been bi ilt at the Glendale studios
to accommodate the elaborate sets being built for tlie pro-
duction of this series. Mr. Home and his company leave
soon for San Francisco and Portland, to film scenes on the
boat en route and locations in and around Portland. Paul
Hurst, technical director for Kalem Company, who is respon-
sible for the high standard of artistic settings used in the past
series produced by the company, has designed interiors to
represent scenes made aboard shio. There will be an elabo-
rate ballroom set and cabin for the fifth episode and special
mechanical devices are being installed to give the affect of a
storm at sea.
* * *
Members of the Static Cluli of America arc planning for a
number of novelty events at their third anual ball to be held
in Rutherford's Hall, 1024 South Grand avenue, on Fri-
day evening, January 28. Anna Held and Thomas H. Ince
will lead the grand march, and manv film celebrities and play-
ers will join with the cameramen in the annual event.
Ralph G. Rosher and Harry Gersted are on the ball com-
mittee, with Ralph Merollo acting as chairman, and more than
five hundred invitations have been accepted by players at
the various studios.
* * *
The citizens of Santa Cruz turned their little burg over to
Cecil B. de Mille and his company, when they were there last
week to film scenes for "The Lonesome Pine," the Lasky pro-
duction, from John Fox, Jr.'s, popular story. Entertainments
were given every night in their honor, and the Chamber of
Commerce offered to build a studio for the Lasky Company,
complete in every detail, if they would only move there.
* * *
Fight and a fall into the ocean nearly ended in the death of
Harry De Vere of the Morosco Photoplay Co., Saturday, last
week, when scenes in "The Code of Marcia Gray" were being
filmed at San Pedro. Harry DeVere and Howard Davies
pulled off a film fight on the pier, ending in a splash into the
ocean. DeVere can swim; Davies can't. But DeVere's heart
went back on him at the last moment and so it was Davies
who had to hold up the other in the water with one hand,
while his other arm clasped a pile until boats came to the ac-
tor's aid.
* * *
Reaves Eason has joined the Balboa company as assistant
to Henry King. Mr. Eason has had extensive experience as
* « *
a director with the American and other well known picture
producing companies.
* * *
Frank Beal, a Selig director, and his company of players
were marooned last week at Squirrel Inn during the heavy
rain and wind storm. They were almost famished and nearly
exhausted when finally rescued. The women particularly had
suffered intensely from the cold winds.
4i * *
The Universal Film Company purchased two big auto
busses this week. These busses, which have a seating ca-
pacity of sixteen persons, are to be used for auto service be-
tween the studios and Hollywood at night, when there are
companies working at the new electric light studios. They
will run from six in the afternoon until one o'clock in the
morning. Tickets for rides will be given out by the employ-
ment department to those players whose work extends into
the night hours.
* * *
A school with a teacher, supplied by the Board of Educa-
tion, has been established at Universal City. Miss Hazel
Hunt has been employed to attend to the education of the
youngsters, and a school room has been fitted out with
blackboards and other necessary implements. Every child
at work at the U studios of school age is enrolled for at-
tendance and each has been examined and placed in the class
.o which he belongs.
* * *
Ben Corday, tallest man in this vicinity, has been added to
the Rolin family of "queer ones," and is bound to make a
pleasing member of the Phunphilms family. It is said that
he can without assistance look over Harold Lloyd's head
with Lloyd standing on Harry Pollard's shoulders. At any
rate Big Ben is some tall and coupled to his length is his
marked ability for good falls. He makes a good addition to
the Rolin forces.
* * *
With the Exhibitors.
Tally's Broadway is successful in every way this week with
"At Bay" starring Florence Reed. Here the open market is
enriching the exhibitor who picks judiciously from the big
field.
* * *
Majestit audiences continue big to see "The Wood Nymph"
with Marie Doro. The comedy side of the show is Joe Jack-
son in "A Modern Enoch Arden."
« * *
Quinn's Superba as usual is doing well. This week "The
Golden Chance," with Cleo Ridgley and Wallace Reid, is the
attraction.
* ♦ *
Manager VV'oodley, of the house tliat bears his name, is
busily engaged in showing "Mice and Men" the second week.
This Marguerite Clark feature is doing well.
* * *
Clune's Auditorium is dark as far as the screen is concerned
for grand opera is there for three weeks. On the seventh
of February "Ramona" will be given its premier here, the
first time on any screen in the world.
* * *
Clune's Broadway is showing Elizabeth Burbridge in "The
White Alley." As an added attraction a fine male quartette
makes good music.
* * *
"The Conquerer" is at the Burbank with Enid Markey and
Willard Mack starred. Two Sennett comedies foot the big
bill.
* * *
The Symphony is running "The House of Tears" with
Emily Stevens.
* * *
At Miller's Theda Bara is seen in "The Serpent."
« * *
Perkins's Garrick shows Our Mary in "Tess of the Storm
Country." ,
The Alhambra shows Bill Farnum in "A Soldier's Oath. '
* * *
Palace o* Pictures shows "The Prince and the Pauper.'
Quite a singular combination of royal names!
DARMOUR BACK FROM FILMING FORD "PEACE"
PARTY.
Lawrence Darmour. as assistant to Editor Pell Mitchell
of the Mutual Weekly, has returned from Europe whither
he went with the Ford Peace Party.
960
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
HORKHEIMER PLAYS ATTORNEY.
Gets Into Court to Defend Friend, and Poor Unfortunate
Wins His Help.
We were unaware that the well known H. M. Horkheimer,
head of the Balboa Company, was a gifted lawyer, but he is.
That the law lost a promising possibility when "H. M."
identified himself with the amusement world was evidenced in
Judge Underwood's court. He had gone there in the interest
of a friend who had been taken on a speeding charge, and as
he entered the court the case of a man who had been arrested
on a charge of issuing a fictitious check was called. Unable
to employ counsel the man threw himself upon the mercy of
the court.
Knowing Mr. Horkheimer's benevolent nature, the judge
told him the circumstances of the case and requested that
he take charge of the defense of the prisoner. Although
very busy, the motion picture producer was touched by the
man's plight and agreed to assist him. .As the trial proceeded,
Mr. Horkheimer gained an advantage over the prosecuting
witness. When he outlined his defense, the state's attorney
moved to dismiss the case.
The court acceded to the motion on account of the logical
way in which the defence was made. Mr. Horkheimer showed
that his client had never been involved in a case of the kind
before. Due to sickness in his family and the lack of fa-
cilities to provide for his loved ones, he drew a bad check
on a bank where he had a small balance, without realizing the
seriousness of the offense. To prevent the man from being
sent to prison, Mr. Horkheimer personally redeemed the bad
check, and gave him employment, in this way helping him on
his feet again.
In dismissing the case. Judge Underwood not only com-
mended Mr. Horkheimer for the manner in which he had han-
dled the case, but also drew special attention to his humane
character in coming to the rescue of one of his fellows who
was on the downward path.
their panic but at the same time climbing to the safety oi
the chairs themselves. Director Wolbert, tearing his hair
looked for the cause of the excitement and discovered almost
at his heels, a pretty little family of snakes. Mamma Snake,
Papa Snake, and some cute wriggly little snakelets — out for
a sunning on the stage.
Exit Director Wolbert gracefully.
By this time the alarm had been given to the wicked whis-
key rutiners at the other side — and they stampeded — in spite
of their formidable appearance. A brave property man,
carefully following Mr. Sturgeon's orders, captured the happy
family and consigned them to a box. Inspection by the com-
bined forces, disclosed their identity as harmless gopher
snakes, after which everyone went liack to work. And the
edict has gone forth that the "untamed" places on the prop-
erty are to be visited by an investigating committee in the
very near future.
ANNUAL SNAKE YARN.
Every spring we present a reptile story. Last year the
Lasky studio stampeded when a box of snakes arrived and
became accidentally opened. The year before the — but for
the spring of 1916 yarn — It "happened" as Doris Schroeder
of the Hollywood Vitagraph says — on the lot at the new
studio.
.\s you all know, warm weather and little blades of green
glass denote spring. It's here now. This same spring is also
denoted by several other little things. This was responsi-
ble for a rather e.xciting incident at the X'itagraph studios
The property is extensive and there are places on it that still
retain a "w-ild and wooly" appearance in spite of the new
buildings erected. Director Wolbert was staging a big "Bo-
hemian Cluli" scene on one part of the great stage and Pro-
ducer Sturgeon was engaged with a double-dozen of "free-
traders" and "whiskey runners" at another. Suddenly from
the direction of the Wolbert set came loud shrieks and a
scurry to get on chairs and tables — the elaborately set ta-
bles were soon covered with ladies in evening dress, fran-
tically staring at the floor — and young men sad to say just
as scared as the ladies, endeavoring to persuade them out of
Bruce McRae
j,.,T) RUCE McR.AE, the noted Broadway leading man and
♦^^'ij recent star of several of the past season's successes,
replaced Emmet Corrigan as principal player in the
Equitalile Motion Pictures Corporation's production of
Richard Le Gallienne's "The Chain Invisible," which is now
in the course of construction at a small town twentv miles
inland from Havana, Cuba. Mr. McRae assumed therole in
"The Chain Invisible" upon an liour's notice, he having been
informed at noon that
lie must sail for Cuba
at 2 o'clock the same
day. Hurriedly pack-
ing, arranging his
letters of credit and the
required wardrobe, of
which he has a score
of trunks full. Mr. Mc-
Rae made the steamer,
just as the gangplank
was being drawn
aboard.
Bruce McRae. an
Englishman by birth,
and nephew of Sir
Charles Wyndham, was
born at Bombay. India,
and was educated at
Boulogne sur Mer,
France. He made his
first professional ap-
pearance in 1891 in
"Thermidor." From
that year until 1912 he
appeared in over two
hundred different stage
productions, gradually
ascending from obscure roles to the leading or star parts.
The most important of his many stage roles were in such
plays as ".\ristocracy," "Shenandoah." "The Fatal Card."
"Camille," with Olga Xethersole. ".\ Coat of Many Colors,"
"Moth and the Flame." "Sherlock Holmes." "Barbara
Freitchie." "The Country Mouse." and "Carrots," with Ethel
Barrymore, was under the management of David Belasco in
"The Lily," and with Charles Frohman in "The Command-
ing Officer," and ".Mice Sit by the Fire."
During the past three years Mr. McRae played in "Nearly
a Husband," "Years of Discretion," and "The. Right to be
Happy."
In "The Chain Invisible" Mr. McRae will handle the most
difficult role ever given a motion picture actor. Lc Gallienne
and Rov McCardell are responsible for the scenario, while
Frank Powell, one of the most exacting of directors, is in
cliarge of production.
Bruce McRae.
Scene from "The Perilous Swing" (Kakni;.
ANOTHER SOLAR SCREEN PATENT VICTORY.
Judge Mayer of tlie United States District Court for the
Southern jurisdiction of New York, Thursday, Tan. 27,
granted an order for a permanent injunction to .\. H. Simp-
son, Inc., on that company's patent for metallic surfaced
motion picture screens against the Vitalite screen, made by
the J. P. Payor Company. This is the last of several simi-
lar injunctions that have been granted the Simpson Com-
pany against infringers of the Solar Screen patents. Other
suits are pending and proceedings w-ill be instituted against
any who attempt to put out a metallic surfaced screen.
Fchruarv 12. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
961
Metro Opposed to Censorship
Did Not Favor Hughes Bill and Is Against the Federal
Brand of Supervision.
THE Metro Pictures Corporation is not and never has
been for Federal Censorship of motion pictures. It's
position is exactly what it always has Ijeen and Metro
resents any suggestion that it has made a change of front
in the censorship fight.
This, in brief, is the announcement made at the office of
the Metro Pictures Corporation in the Longacre Building,
following puldication in several of the trade papers devoted
to the industry, that Metro had broken away from its asso-
ciates in the censorship fight. Metro's full statement is as
follows:
"On Tuesday of last week Mr. Hodkinson, of the Para-
mount Pictures Corporation, recjuested that Metro give a
written statement of its view on the matter of Federal Cen-
sorship and Metro readily responded with the following,
which, it was understood, was to be taken by Mr. Hodkinson
with him to Washington:
We have been opposed to the spirit and essence of censorship because
it places on the few the responsibility of judging for the many, because
censorship is often construed as an invitation to censoriousness and be-
cause in operation it bears fruit in rulings that are hampering, petty
and needless. Such a condition makes against progress in any art.
On the other hand, we welcome regulation, not censorship, that will
protect the producer of clean and entertaining pictures from the com-
petition of salacious pictures.
In our opinion such regulation should in plan and operation be broad,
sypathetic and designed solely for the protection of the public and the
manufacturer against pictures that are indecent, obscene or inciting to
crime.
The regulation should be free from the influence of the professionally
virtuous, free from the whims of politics and operative in so hard-
headed and sensible a manner as to solve the problem for the entire
country.
We hope that this makes our position clear on the subject.
METRO PIOTURES CORPORATIOX.
Richard A. Rowland, President.
Metro definitely stated that it was not for censorship, but
that it did favor federal regulation and this view is in full
record with the position taken by the Board of Trade and
other opponents of the Hughes bill.
.\pparently Metro's very definite letter was misconstrued
because in the published reports Metro was lined up with
those favoring Federal Censorship. This was diametrically
opposite to Metro's jjosition, as is shown by the following
letter written l>y Mr. W. \V. Hodkinson in answer to a re-
quest to sign a statement addressed to Chairman Hughes of
the Committee on Education, whicn statement favored Fed-
eral Censorship:
Confirming our telephone conversation of this afternoon, we beg to
advise, that after a careful reading of the letter addressed to the Hon.
D. M. Hughes. Chairman of the Committee on Education. House of
Representatives. Washington. D. C. we And ourselves opposed to its
contents and therefore unable to sign it.
.Metro Pictures Corporation stands by its previous expression in
favor of regulation, not censorship, and believes the proposed amend-
ment to the penal code, which includes motion pictures in the same
class with and amenable to the laws governing magazines and news-
papers, fully solves the problem nationally.
Metro l^ictures Corporation regrets that it is forced to differ with the
point of view of Paramount Pictures Corporation in this matter, but
it cannot undertake to assume responsibility against its convictions in
a matter of such vital importance to the welfare of the motion picture
industry. METRO PICTt'REa CORPORATION.
Richard A. Rowland. President.
Metro's attitude has been so firmly against the idea of
Federal Censorship that it is making these letters public
in justice to itself and its associates in the film industry.
EDWIN MIDDLETON DIRECTING "THE SOR-
CERESS."
The fir.-.t Mutual Masterpicture Edwin Middleton will di-
rect for the Gaumont company at Jacksonville. Fla., is "The
Sorceress," a five-reel feature from the pen of O. A. Nelson,
Mr. Nelson is the author of many popular Gaumont suc-
cesses, including two of the favorite photodramas, which
are now on the screen, "The .-^ce of Death" and ".'Ks a
Woman Sows." Mr. Middleton has been directing at the
Flushing studios of the Gaumont company, but he will spend
the rest of the season at the Jacksonville headquarters.
C. M. WHITE IN CHARGE.
While F. G. Bradford, general manager of the Gaumont
company, is spending several weeks at the winter studios.
Jacksonville, Fla.. the main plant at Flushing. N. Y., is in
charge of his assistant, C. M. White. In addition to direct-
ing the customary activities of the Flushing organization, Mr.
White is also making the preliminary arran.gements for the
large building operations which will result in a new studio
by the time the f^aumont companies come north in the
spring.
Triangle's February Releases
Billie Burke, DeWolf Hopper, Douglas Fairbanks, Bessie
Barriscale, Lewis S. Stone, William S. Hart, Lillian
Gish and Orrin Johnson Featured.
EIGHT unusual Griffith and Ince dramatic features to-
gether with the usual quota of Keystone comedies from
the Mack Sennett studios are announced by the Triangle
Film Corporation for release to exhibitors during the month
Scene from "His Picture- in the Papers" (Fine Arts).
of February. Of prime importance are the general film
debuts of Billie Burke and De Wolf Hopper. Both stars
have been shown in New York and "Don Quixote" and
"Peggy" have received metropolitan approval. Douglas Fair-
banks is due for his third Triangle release. .-Mso in prospect
is the first screen appearance of William Collier.
For the week of February 6th ".\cquitted" with Wilfred
Lucas, and Orrin Johnson in "D'Artagnan," a film adapta-
tion of "The Three Musketeers" of Dumas, will be released.
Griffith has provided a typical Fine .\rts cast in support of
Lucas, who in ".\cquitted" is rewarded for his good work
with Lillian (jish and Rozsika Dolly in "The Lily and the
Rose" and with Marie Doro in "The Wood Nymph" by big
type honors. "D'Artagnan" is proof of the belief of Ince
that llie country will welcome a revival of the good old
swashbuckling drama of the days when knights were bold.
"His Picture in the Papers," the new Fairbanks comedy,
and "Honor's .-Mtar" follow. In the latter drama from
Inceville Bessie Barriscale and Walter Edwards are featured
with Lewis S. Stone, the well-known leading man of Broad-
way productions. Fairbanks made "His Picture in the
Papers" under the direction of John Emerson in and around
New York. It Is a comedy from start to finish and shows
the young star to be a versatile performer of seemingly
impossible stunts.
The week of February 20th brings the long awaited Billie
Burke picture, "Peg.gy." Thomas H. Ince spared no expense
to obtain this favorite legitimate star, was extravagant in
his staging of the play and assembled an unusually dis-
tinguished cast headed by the veteran character actor, Wil-
liam H. Thompson, and including Charles Ray. Williatn Des-
mond, and Gertrude Claire. The Griffith contribution for
that week is Lillian Gish in "Daphne." The French atmos-
phere of this piece is in marked contrast to the Scotch set-
tings of "Peggy."
Right on the heels of this combination of star features is
the general release of De Wolf Hopper in the picture play
version of the "Don Quixote" of Cervantes. As Billie Burke
is undoubtedly the bi.g.gest woman legitimate star snared
by the Triangle, so Hopper is the most prominent male
player taken from the .-Vmerican stage for film productions.
Interest in "Don Quixote" is doubled by the appearance of
the bi.g comedian and the first pictorial presentation of the
Spanish classic. The popular William S. Hart is joined with
Hopper in the closing February releases. A powerful western
play called "Hell's Hinges" is the medium in which this
favorite actor is presented. Real spectacle is provided by
the burning of an entire town. Ince has given his star
a well-balanced cast.
EDYTH ROBERTS IN NEW ROLE.
"The Unconventional Girl" is the title of Bob Hill's Inip-
L'niversal latest comedy drama in two reels, with Edyth
Roberts playing the leads.
962
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Field for^Real Educational Films
Writer in Washington Times Suggests that Courses of Study
Should be Illustrated for School Uses.
THERE has been more or less talk of late of the alleged
lack of educational pictures and even of biblical produc-
tions in the local theaters. The agitators for these
are really producing a false demand, for many of the Wash-
ington managers who have tried to comply with these lim-
ited requests have found that the public demand is for ma-
terial of a much lighter nature. An occasional topical sub-
ject or a scenic is acceptable, but when fed as a steady diet
it becomes another proposition. The exhibitors naturally
are not in business for their health and must cater to the
masses, yet the agitation continues. A merchant might buy
a single bill of goods because three or four people asked for
them, but he would soon discontinue the line if the mer-
chandise proved unsalable: the exhibitor is much like the
merchant and desires to handle only the films which take
with all.
"The educational value of film- has been only partially
developed," says the Washington Times. "A motion picture
enthusiast who has given some thought to the subject has
recently suggested that great things would be accomplished
by pictures in the schools if the educational film was changed
from a passive to a positive quantity — meaning that instead
of the hit-or-miss system that is now in vogue some regular
course of study should be provided.
"It is the educational value of the film that spurred the
pioneer inventors to the development of the motion picture
camera and the projecting machine. The educational possi-
bilities of the motion picture formed the attraction that drew
the mind of Thomas A. Edison to the field. Mr. Edison is a
self-educated man. What he knows he learned on his own
initiative, and he values observation as an educational factor
above everything else. He believed that photography of
moving objects, if perfected, would permit the placing of
the actual thing to be studied before the scholar. He be-
lieved that a motion picture of a State capitol would be a
greater lesson to a school room full of children than an en-
tire book of statistics.
"That is one of the reasons he devoted so much of his time
to the development of the camera and projecting machine.
In Washin.gton, C. Francis Jenkins was kept at his work
on projecting problems by the desire of the scientists of the
Department of Agriculture to make pictures of growing
■,)lants as they grew which could be run off in a few minutes
■ -io that the process of growing could be watched.
"Despite the fact that these two pioneers in motion pic-
ture development — the two men on whom rests most of
the credit for American progress in cinematography — had an
educational incentive behind them, very little has been done
in utilizing the film for popular educational purposes. Pic-
tures without number of educational subjects have been
made, but up to date the United States does not possess
a single laboratory where special pictures can be made nor
has there been any attempt to do aught but gather special
feature pictures of travel or scientific subjects which were
shown by themselves and had no relation whatever to each
•ther.
"Courses of study in history, geography, botany, physics,
sanitation, public health, elemental geology, or physical
geography, zoology, biology, electricity, agriculture, and a
host of other subjects might be prepared in a popular way
that would make them invaluable in primary schools where
more or less unsatisfactory books are now being used. The
State of California, the cities of New York, Chicago, Mil-
waukee and several others, have made appropriations of
large sums of money to secure motion pictures for schools,
but there is no regular course in any subjects that the
schools might purchase. Films that are used must be
bought here, there and everywhere and a course of study
pieced together. Or the schools must make their own pic-
tures— which is practically prohibitive because of the cost,
except in the case of purely local subjects.
"In Europe there are one or two film concerns that main-
tain elaborate plants for the filming of scientific subjects.
There has been no attempt to take any one subject, how-
ever, and carry it through a regular course of illustrative
study. The idea is, generally, to get simply some inter-
esting feature of animal, or bird, or insect life, and make a
picture of from 200 feet to 1,000 feet. Few of them, however,
have exceeded 500 feet in length. In this country the De-
partment of Agriculture has made a rather comprehensive
set of films on road building and of one or two other
branches of the department's activity. These films, how-
ever, are not for general circulation and are not being used
in primary schools, usuallv because the oictiire studie.s are
too far advanced for such use, although the road building
films are easily understood and ought to make good film
studies.
"The field is open, therefore, for some enterprising film
manufacturer who has acquired a fortune which he desires
to invest safely. The educational value of the film is only
partly realized."
Miller Speaks for Better Scenarios
To the Editor of the Moving Picture World:
In every journal interested in the moving picture industry
we read that the crying need of the business is for better
scenarios, better stories, and that the manufacturer stands
ready to pay handsomely for them, but cannot get them.
I am a successful producer of photoplays and find my ser-
vices in demand bj' manufacturers, apparently glad to pay
me good money to handle their productions. My part of a
five-reel feature usually runs up to about $2,000. I have
several scenarios, which remain in my desk because they
are worth $2,000, and the very men who cheerfully pay me
that amount for direction will pay nothing like that amount
for what is the more fundamental requirement of their busi-
ness.
Even adaptations of plays and novels should be far better
done than they are. We see splendid material wasted be-
cause it was given to unskilled, careless or low-priced writ-
ers. Good producers are not necessarily good writers or
even good adapters. Recently I saw one of the best handled
productions of the month, which failed to hold the people
because the really brilliant director had framed his own
story and was an illogical and a mediocre writer. Nor are
all good writers even capable producers. My idea is that
the writers who know the screen game and have the creative
gift should be paid as mucli as the man who, like myself,
handle their creations.
I believe we are coming to this point, and perhaps "the
wish is father to the thought," for I feel that there is more
glory and more genuine satisfaction in being the Hugo, the
Dickens, the Barrie or the Jack London of the screen than
even the very best producer of their work, and that this
work should be at least equally well compensated. I am a
producer and fully appreciate the importance of this end of
the business, but I am also the writer of more than one "best
seller" of the film world. I find myself in the peculiar posi-
tion of being able to get a lot more money for what I
regard as my less important work of the two branches for
which I am equipped; I receive more for the production of
just an average scenario than for the writing of a really good
and original one.
How about this? Let's hear from the manufacturer!
Respectfully,
ASHLEY MILLER.
New Rochelle. N. Y.
MANGAN IN CHARGE OF CUMBERLAND.
Francis A. Mangan, lessee and manager of the Crescent
theater, 167th street and Boston road, Bronx, New York
City, has taken over the Cumberland theater, Cumberland
street and Greene avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Mangan
was at one time the manager of this house when it was
a link in the chain of photoplay houses operated by the
Photoplay Theaters Company.
Scene from "The Unwritten Law" (California).
February 12. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
963
Virginia Norden Now With Vitagraph
VIRGINIA NORDEN, an actress of considerable note
on the American stage, has joined the forces of the
Vitagraph and will lend her splendid screen personality
to the success of that company's films. She is at present
working under the direction of Ralph Ince at the Bayshore
studio of the Vitagraph and will make her bow to the public
in a Blue Ribbon Feature in which Anita Stewart will also
appear.
Miss Norden will be remembered by theatregoers as the
lead in Elinore Gates' "The Poor Little Rich Girl," which
enjoyed a successful
Broadway run two sea-
sons ago. She also
played in Guy Bolton's
•Rule of Three."
,\lthough her screen
experience is limited
she is an actress of
marked versatility and
under Ralph Ince's
guidance she is ex-
pected to take a high
place among film lum-
inaries.
She is a Washington,
D. C, girl, the daughter
of Major William N.
Dalton and Olivia Wil-
liams. Norden is a
family name she has
adopted for profes-
sional use. She was
educated in private
schools in Washington
and has spent some
time at a convent. De-
veloping aspirations for
a stage career, she was placed in the Empire School of
Dramatic .Acting in Manhattan, from which she graduated
with high honors and was immediately cast in a well known
stock company. Here she gained experience that added the
finishing touches to her technique.
Interested in motion pictures from their very inception,
she waited an opportunity to enlist with the Vitagraph and
when the time came recently she was eager to begin her new
profession. As a writer of short stories she has already
gained quite a reputation and she plans to turn some of her
attention to the writing of scripts.
Virginia Norden.
Edward J. Brady
THE work that he has done in Balboa feature films
during the past year has earned for Edward J. Brady
the reputation of being one of the best "heavy" actors
on the screen. In the old melodrama days he would have
been able to play up to the contempt of the most exacting
"gallery god."
But there is more finesse in the work of Brady than ever
a ten-twent'-thirt' heavy displayed. Riding boots, gloves and
a cigarette were their earmarks, together with a purring
voice. The screen vil-
lain of today must be
more subtle. He can't
string out fine phrases
or make the blood run
cold with his mocking
laugh.
In flicker land Ed
Brady accomplishes all
this and more with a
cunning manner and an
insolent leer. He first
attracted attention to
himself in the now fam-
ous "Who Pays" series,
which was produced by
Balboa. In this he por-
trayed a half dozen dif-
ferent villain types,
each one of which was
distinct.
Then came "Neal of
the Navy." in which he
played the terrible
Hernandez. In this,
he out-villained all past villains of the pursuing sort. Though
he tjlayed an ungrateful role, Brady was generally credited
nitli having made the biggest acting success of any player in
this notable Balboa-Pathe release. The convincing note of
his work was commented on everywhere.
Off stage, Mr. Brady is anything but a villain. When acting
he might be described as a sheep in wolf's clothing, for his
personality is mild and winning. There is no more popular
member of the Balboa studio force for his social instincts are
pronounced. His hobby is a Ford, every little movement
of which has a meaning of its own. To hear him descant
upon it is verily a rare treat.
"THE GUILT OF STEPHEN ELDRIDGE" (Biograph).
The strong contrast between two unusual female characters
furnishes an absorbing human interest in the forthcoming
Biugraph feature, "The Guilt of Stephen Eldridge." Vera Sisson
plays the role of the girl forced into marriage to protect her
guilty father. Her prospective husband is in the power of an
actress, who threatens to reveal her past relations with him.
Gretchen Hartman is superb in the role of Marie D'Allot, the
Frenchwoman.
To save himself, the man burglarizes his father's safe and
discovers a signed confession which clears the name of his
rival's father, long imprisoned for theft. The title role Is ad-
mirably played by that sincere artist, Charles H. Mailes. Ivan
Christy, G. Raymond Nye. Jack Mulhall and Jack Drumelr com-
plete the cast.
Also on the week's program is a well-remembered Griffith
production. "His Mother's Son." This will undoubtedly prove
to be one of the most popular Biograph Reissues. Mae Marsh,
Jenny Lee, Robert Harron. Walter Miller, and the grand old
man of the screen, W. Chrystie Miller, form the cast of this
appealing little drama, which is enhanced by touches of that
gay comedy peculiar to the unfortunate.
PATHE'S "LONESOME LUKE" COMEDIES UNIQUE.
The Rolin Film Co., of Los .\ngeles, who make the "Lone-
.'some Luke" comedies for Pathe, deserve more than passing
notice because of the real and uniform excellence of their pro-
duct. In Harold Lloyd they have a comedian of the first water
and round him they have built a cast that is as able as any in
lomic-fllmdom. It takes something to make a hardened film
committee laugh, but when "Lonesome Luke's Double" was pro-
jected in the Pathe exhibition room the other day every one
in the place was in laughter from start to finish. Harold Lloyd
must be made of India rubber. The way he suffers himself to
be kicked all over the map, hit on the head with a mallet and
fall down a dizzy flight of stairs is marvelous. The "Lone-
some Luke" comedies have fought their way to an important
place on many exhibitors' programs, and it is because they are
unlike anything on the market — they are unique.
OCEAN FILM WORKS COMBINATION POLICY.
The original poliry of the Ocean Film Corporation to market
its features under franchises to be awarded to independent
exchanges covering definite territory upon an advance on
account of a percentage, has been i part altered by the direc-
tors of the company, the new policy having been determined
upon at a meeting held at tlie company's otHces last Wednesday.
The franchise plan takes in the states of New York, New
Jersey. Eastern Pennsylvania. Delaware, Maryland, District of
Columbia. Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa and the
New England States, and the balance of the country is being
disposed of on the states rights plan, being an outright lease
on the Ocean Film productions.
The February release of the company, "The Fortunate Youth"
by William J. Locke will be succeeded by "Driftwood, or the
Wrong Way" in which Vera Michelena is starred, supported
by Harry Spingler and Charles Graham.
Edward J. Brady.
Robert Edeson at Sag Harbor, L. I.
964
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Producing Forces Getting Together
Equitable Discovers that Better Results Are Obtained When
Author and Director Agree.
THE Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation, since the
beginning of its newer program, is making a mighty
effort for local color and the atmospheric detail so
beloved by the exhibitor and patron alike. President Spiegel,
of the Equitable Company, beginning with the release on
December 6th of "The Warning," many of the scenes of
which were staged in Luray Caves, Virginia, where the stal-
actitis and stalagmites added mysterious and sensational ef-
fects to the scenes in which Kolker appears as in Hades, has
made one consistent and successful effort and maintain local
color, detail and the effects procured through staging pic-
tures in the locale called for by the authors.
"Authors, as a rule," said Mr. Spiegel, "know very much
better than anyone else what atmosphere and environment
they want to surround their plots and characters and we are
submitting to responsible authors, the choice of locations.
This is resulting in a remarkable improvement in every de-
partment of our productional end. C. Haddon Chambers,
author of "Passers-By," went all the way to Nassau in the
Bahamas to write the scenario for his play and then went
into conference with S. E. V. Taylor and the star of the
picture as to the most congenial surroundings in which to
produce the play, with the result that five master minds were
working on one detail, which heretofore was left to the choice
of one man alone.
"Frank Powell and Richard La Gallienne concurred with
Bruce McRae in choosing Havana and the surrounding Cuban
atmosphere and the Caribbean Sea for the staging of "The
Chain Invisible" and the company has been there two weeks
now. They are taking their time in a harmonious at-
mosphere, selected by ail the participating interests with the
result that every foot of finished negative that comes in
shows great effort, deep thought and earnest concentration.
"Frank Sheridan, John Ince, Arthur .\shley and Ethel Grey
Terry concurred in picking Para, Brazil, as the most suitable
spot in which to act and stage "The Struggle." "The Struggle"
tells the story of a young doctor who contracts leprosy.
We know little of this dreaded pestilence in this country.
So, when it was learned that at Para, Brazil, there were' large
.•olonies of the poor unfortunates, it was tliought atmosphere
ivould be gotten there, while if staged in our own tropics,
we would have to depend on what we could read about the
terrible disease. Of course the picture has romance and
intrigue and the other tangles in it, Init the fact that the
final reel is composed of an angle that treats on leprosy
will more than repay us if we secure the atmosphere without
being compelled to resort to morliid details such as we would
have had to do had we depended on literature for our detail
and atmosphere.
"Marguerite Leslie, Harry Handworth. Roy L. McCardell
certain we will eventually accomplish with a slightly greater
expense what we deemed a most elusive ingredient — perfect
atmospheric detail."
Scene from "The Question" (Equitable).
and Mr. Stoermer all made a trip to Saranac Lake, two
weeks Ijefore beginning the production of "The Question"
and mapped out the precise spots tliey deemed best for the
producing of McCardell's story. The company is now there
and are getting such results that we are now more than ever
Many Sorts of "Bluebirds"
Will have a Variety of Subjects in Schedule of Releases —
"Undine" Said to be Interesting.
THE diversity of suljjects comprising Bluebird Photo-
plays is held to be one of the strong points in the
program of features which began with the release of
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt's "Jeanne Dore" production. Four
more subjects have been prepared and set for regular re-
lease, and in none of the Bluebirds is there the slightest
similarity in theme.
Helen Ware, in "Secret Love, "enacted a story of the coal
mines; "Undine," based on the fairy story of that title, is
a spectacular display of personal and scenic loveliness that
is bound to create a commotion, and "Hop, the Devil's Brew,"
gives authentic and realistic details of the fight lieing vigor-
ously waged by the government against the traffic in opium.
The interest Mrs. W. K, Vanderbilt has taken in the prog-
ress of restrictive legislation, starting with the Harrison-
Bloch law, which prohibited further imports of opium, has
resulted in a nation-wide crusade against habit-forming drugs,
with Mrs. Vanderbilt foremost among the pulilic spirited
citizens who are engaged in the work. "Hop, the Devil's
Brew," when exhibited in picture theaters through the coun-
try, is expected to greatly stimulate the efforts being made
to suppress the traffic; and, likewise, to herald a warning
against the evil effects of narcotics upon humanity in gen-
eral.
Rufus Steele, famous writer of short stories, and widely
l-)opular because of his contributions to the Saturday Even-
ing Post, provided the scenario of "Hop, the Devil's Brew."
Bluebird makes further announcement of its coming fea-
tures, on a program that has received a most propitious start.
Carter De Haven, with Flora Parker De Haven, his wife, as
his leading lady, will be featured in the "Wrong Door,"
a thrilling detective story, full of sensations, ready for re-
lease,' February 21.
The "Wrong Door" was produced from Olga Prinzlau's
scenario and Mr. De Haven directed. There are many sen-
sational features, the story is well constructed and interest
cleverly sustained throughout.
Films on Sanitary Dairying Methods
Eight Reels of Film Reveal Methods Used by the Borden
Company in the Preparation of Milk for the Market.
By Margaret L MacDonald.
AT a mectiu" of the International Pure Milk and Food
League held at the Hotel Astor on Friday, January 28."
Dr. W. E. J. Kirk of the Borden Company exhibited
an interesting series of films calculated to dispell any qualms
that might be felt regarding the cleanliness of the milk we'
drink. This series of films, only a portion of which were
shown owing to the limited time allowed Dr. Kirk for his
interesting discourse and exhibition of pictures, cover eight
reels. The first three reels give a detailed account of the
manufacture of condensed milk, showing also the bringing
in of the cattle to the stables preparatory to being milked,
the clipping of tail, flanks and udder, the wiping off of the
udder with a damp cloth before the process of milking is
begun, and the discarding of the first milk taken from the
udder.
The second set consisting of two reels shows the prepara-
tion and bottling of Grade .\ milk; the third set also in two
reels, answers all inquiries on Grade P> milk; and the fourth
set of scenes comprising only one reel tells the sanitary
story of certified milk.
In connection with these pictures scenes in the laboratory
of the Borden company are shown where samples of milk,
condensed and otherwise, are put through a thorough test
to ascertain whether or not an excess of bacteria exists.
These pictures are obtainable at any tiine, free of cost,
by applying to Dr. Kirk at the General Offices of the Borden
Company, 108 Hudson street. New York City.
HERE'S THE REAL YOUNGEST STAR!
Violet Mersereau has lost the name of youngest actress
at the Eastern Universal Studios to little Edith Roberts, a
fourteen-year-old, who is really playing leads thert. There
is no question about Miss Roberts being the youngest star
on the Universal or any other program. Her birth certifi-
cate bears the figures "1901" in indelible ink.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
965
Among the Picture Theaters
News and Views of Photoplay Houses Everywhere
DUPLEX THEATER, DETROIT, MICH.
First Photoplay House of This Type Opened in Country —
Method Enables Patrons to See Beginning of Multiple-
Reel Subjects No Matter What Time They Arrive—
System Very Popular — Admission Prices Range
from IS to 50 Cents.
THE popularit}- of Detroit's Duplex theater is said to
be exceeding every anticipation. Open to the public for
about a month, the Duplex has been showing moving
pictures to phenomena! l>usiness. The Duple.x theater has
many pleasing features, architecturally and otherwise, and
its pictures have be'en of the highest order. Their drawing
power, however, has been added to considerably by the
Duple.x method of exhibiting them, which lies in simultan-
eously projecting different pictures, alternately, in two audi-
toriums, one picture being a multiple reel subject, the other
being one reel pictures. Patrons wlio enter while the feature
is running in one auditorium see short pictures in the other
one until the long play has been finished, when it starts
in the auditorium where the short productions were, the
short reels being then transferred to where the long play was.
When the long picture starts in either auditorium its doors
Duplex Theater, Detroit, Mich.
are closed, insuring patrons against the annoyance of others
entering and leaving while the feature picture is running,
as well as guaranteeing that the feature will be seen from
start to finish, since one cannot miss the beginning of it
when admission is not allowed to the auditorium where it
has started. In this manner the Duplex method of exhiliiting
moving pictures remedies the one great fault with picture
shoW'S as ordinarily giveti, wherein patrons entering after a
feature play has been started fail to understand its story
or enjoy it to the extent they would if they had seen the
beginning of the play.
Briefly described there are two auditoriums in the Duplex
theater entered from one lobby, each auditorium having a
stage, a picture screen and an operating room. The picture
booths are intercommunicating, so that an exchange of reels
between them can be readily effected. A unique feature is
in regard to the pipe organ, which is located between the
auditoriums and encased in a sound-proof organ loft, with
openings into both auditoriums. These openings are closed
by shutters so that the music can, at the will of the organist,
be thrown in to either auditorium and excluded from the
other one. The organ is operated in conjunction with one
orchestra, which plays in the auditorium from which the organ
music is excluded, — orchestra and organ effects being trans-
ferred with the picture from one auditorium to the other..
Compared with ordinary theaters it is not considered that
the e.xtra expense of operating the Duplex need be more
than that required for an additional operator and assistant
and additional ushers, items looked upon as relatively in-
significant in the light of its comparative earning powers and
in view of the fact that there is a considerable saving possible
during afternoon performances when only one auditorium need
be used to accommodate the attendance. The Duplex method
of exhil)iting moving pictures is set forth as the invention
of Fuller Claflin, architect of Detroit's Duple.x theater. Hav-
ing handled as an architect and builder over seventy-five
theaters in the United States and Canada, of which the
Duple.x theater in Detroit is one of his latest, he regards
the Duplex as the natural result of an evolution of ideas
as to how theaters should be built for exhibiting moving
pictures.
The Fuller Claflin Company, of which Mr. Claflin is presi-
dent, with offices in the Elks Temple, Detroit, • claims it
controls e.xclusive rights in connection with the Duplex
method of exhibiting moving pictures, on which a patent has
l)een applied for. In the Duplex theater in Detroit there
is an initial working out of the idea, a model which may be
duplicated with innumerable variations. Mr. Claflin states
that, regardless of how any theater may be designed as to
floor plan or otherwise, his company controls the disposition
of all rights simultaneously to exhibit two or more pictures
for what he describes as Duplex theater purposes.
The interior of Detroit's Duplex is finished in the Adams
style of architecture, both as to relief work and fresco
paintings. The color effects of this decoration are delicately
blended in the most exquisite taste, old ivory, dainty rose,
and blue predominating. Old rose tones are carried from
the walls of the auditoriums into the upholstering of the
chairs, the woodwork of which is finished in fumed oak.
The aisles and the foyers are carpeted in harmonious colors.
Klaborate stage settings are grouped about the picture screen
in each auditorium with intricate lighting effects. The audi-
toriums are lit l>y eight main ceiling chandeliers, supple-
mented by side wall brackets artistically arranged in con-
nection with the ornamental plaster treatment. The lobby
is finished with a tile floor, marble base, and pilasters, with
side walls surmounted by an ornamental plaster frieze and
cornice, lighted by a series of chandeliers and brackets, all
in the -A.dams style. A part of the lobby is covered with
heavy carpet, and furnished with beautifully framed pictures
and with easy chairs. The woman's room is supplied with
every convenience, and a men's retiring room is conveniently
located for each auditorium.
The heating and ventilating system of the theater is one
of the most perfect which could be devised, immense exhaust
fans continually changing the air in each auditorium. Par-
ticular attention has been paid to the installation of a thor-
oughly up-to-date lighting system, all of the lights in each
auditorium and stage having a triple control, one from each
picture liooth and one from each stage, in addition to an
emergency control near the entrance to each auditorium.
The investment in the Duplex theater is said to exceed
$100,000. The seating capacity of each auditorium is 750.
The building is located at Woodward avenue and the Boule-
vard, an e.xclusive residential section of the city, bordering
on a business section. The Fuller Claflin Company secured
a long lease of its site and then promoted its construction.
It is said the company is now promoting other Duplex
theaters on an extensive scale, and expect that eventually
a number will be built throughout the United States and
Canada.
H. M. Payne is general manager of the Duplex and Earl
Heneszy is house manager. Pictures are changed three times
a week. Prices range from 15 to 50 cents. Most of the
seats at night are 25 cents in each auditorium. The Grand
Boulevard Theater Company, which operates the Duplex, has
about 800 stockholders. Downtown offices have recently
been established at 602 Farwell Building. The Duplex was
the first theater in Detroit to show Triangle films. It lias
an exclusive contract for first-run pictures.
966
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
LIBERTY THEATER, PITTSBURGH, PA.
New Photoplay House Embodies Every Detail in Scientific
Striving for Beauty and Comfort in Theater Construction
— Automatic Regulators Control Temperature of
Auditorium — Patrons May Secure Box Seats by
Telephone — Massive White Front lUuminat-
ed by Flood Light System.
THE East Liberty Theater Company, of Pittsburgh.
Pa., has given to the motion picture industry in the
erection and opening of the Liberty theater, situated
at Shady and Penn avenues, that city, an institution devoted
to the exploitation of motion pictures of which to be proud.
The general manager of the company is R. H. Allen, and the
manager of the theater is J. W. Helm. The structure was built
at a cost of $260,000 and embodies all the improvements in the
evolution of the motion picture theater. The Liberty is built
on the principle that the public likes to be comfortable while
it is being entertained, consequently the space between each
row of seats is so broad that seated patrons need not rise to
permit others to reach seats beyond them. This is only one
of a number of features in the construction of the Liberty.
For instance, of the 1,500 seats, 275 are box seats and the
boxes extend from one side of the house to the other. They
are situated right in front of the balcony. Naturally, they are
very good seats.
Liberty Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa.
But what perhaps will be most appreciated by the public is
that box seats can be reserved by telephone. The theater
patron in his home, wishing to see the show and not car-
ing to get into the scramble of those waiting in the lobby
and foyer for seats, can telephone to the ticket office for
seat reservations. This removes all discomfort and uncer-
tainty. The patron knows whether he can reserve a seat or
whether he can't and can govern his course accordingly.
The first floor has 900 seats, the balcony 325 seats, and the
boxes 275.
The operating booth is placed in front of the balcony be-
tween the ceiling of the first floor and the floor of the bal-
cony. The throw is sixty feet. Baird projectors are used. In
line with all other provisions for comfort, the heating and
ventilating system in the Liberty theater is on a par with
other modern systems. A recapitulation of all the sys-
tems in vogue brought the owners to a choice of the hot
blast heating and cooling method. This means there will
be no need for furs in the winter or fans in the summer.
Automatic regulators will control temperature. Pure air
will be forced in continually and over-head draughts will
carry away foul air. Rest rooms for women and smoking
rooms for men have been provided by the policy of giving
the public everything that conduces to comfort.
Next to the comfort and ventilation particular study was
given to installing an organ in harmony with the character
of tlie house and the clientele it will attract. The organ is
built on both sides of the small stage, in front of which is
the orchestra pit, with a capacity for twenty musicians. An
organ manufactured by the Austin Organ Company of Hart-
ford, Conn, was installed. It represents an investment of
$15,000. The instrument is presided over by E. J. Napier, an
accomplished organist. Mr. Napier has for years been organ-
ist in one of the largest churches in Pittsburgh and many
times has operated the great organ in the Carnegie music
hall.
Considered architecturally, the Liberty theater is a triumph
of the builder's art. It embodies every detail in scientific
striving for beauty and comfort in theater construction. The
front of the building is a great panel of the cream white
terra cotta, not unlike a massive picture frame, crowned
with a cornice of unusual beauty. A system of flood lights,
concealed in the Marquise and not visible from the street
illuminates this massive expanse of white. By setting it
back from the fi.xed property line and having the front nearly
at right angles with Penn avenue the owners of the Liberty
theater have contrived to make it visible, ttoth day and night,
for a distance of more than a mile down Penn avenue. This
was made possible by the fact that Penn avenue here turns
sharply to the right and that the theater is placed on the
outside of the curve.
The electric sign, announcing the productions, is placed
at right angles to Penn avenue and e.xtends across the entire
face of the building. A handsome lobby, 32 feet wide, leads
into the short foyer which has standing room for 300 persons.
The auditorium of the theater is a beautiful, high-ceilinged
room done in Canne stone with a handsome enormous light
suspended from the center of the ceiling. This gives a soft
light at all times without in any manner interfering with
the projection of the pictures. Up stairways, upon the right
Interior of the Liberty Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa.
and left of this room, access is gained to the landing from
which one enters the boxes and the balcony.
The interior of the theater is distinctly Italian of the
Renaissance period. The ceiling is old Italian, of wooden
beams highly decorated, creating a perfect imitation of the
ceilings one sees in the old castles of France and Italy.
Special attention has been given to the side of the building
closest to the Pennsylvania railroad tracks. Here there are
no openings e.xcept fire doors, which will be opened only in
case of necessity. Besides this precaution, sound-deadening
materials have been used in the walls which are unusually
thick. No sounds from the railroad will penetrate to the
interior of the house.
Crane Wilbur makes his first appearance as a David Hors-
ley star in a five-reel production on January 31 in "Vengeance
Is Mine!" a Masterpicture, de luxe edition, the second of
the Horsley Masterpicture productions to be released by
the Mutual.
Stuart Paton, director of the Universal Film Manufactur-
ing Company, has just returned from Washington, D. C,
where he has been taking pictures with his Florence Lavv-
rence Company. "The Elusive Isabel" is the title of this
first Florence Lawrence production.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
967
Spokes From the Hub
By Marion Howard.
WITH the name of Louis D. Brandeis in the public
eye as the latest man to be honored by President
Wilson in the appointment of Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court, and in view of the fact that he has
been filmed, I went over to Melrose the other night to see
how he looked in the pictures. As I wrote last week, Miss
Alice H. Grady, his financial secretary, who draws the larg-
est salary for a woman in the "Hub," has written and directed
a. film illustrating in detail tlie value of savings bank insur-
ance. She also appears in the flesh, as well as in the picture,
and tells the story clearly to young and old, for she is now
en tour appearing before large audiences. The film is de-
cidedly good and effective in bringing before the wage-
•earners the way to save and invest without risk, as the plan
has state indorsement. I was much pleased at the scene
showing our former Governor David I. Walsh and Executive
Secretary Hamlin administering the oath to an insurance rep-
resentative. It was in the Executive Chamber of the State
House, and the picture of the popular governor is the best
likeness of him ever made. Many scenes are introduced of
interest to the working people, and all are effective, espe-
cially those illustrating the man who would not insure, and
the man who did, and what happened to both as a result.
It was cleverly done all through, and told a big story of
the need to guard against the future as well as old age.
Very small children have taken out policies and they were
shown, much to the delight of the "kiddies" present, for it
was an audience of school children and their parents. The
photography was done by Leon Dadmun.
* * *
Score another for the moving pictures here, for "Vanity
Fair," which ran two weeks in the Tremont Temple, proved
so successful that it was transferred to the Copley theater
(the defunct Toy) on Monday last, much to the edification
of all within walking distance of that effete playhouse, once
the rallying place of the so-called smart set. I predicted
long ago that some day it would become a home for first-
class pictures and was promptly reproved for entertaining
such a thought. "Why, the idea!" said one highbrow sub-
scriber. Well, "he laughs best who laughs last," you know.
This' theater is a gem in every way, has a tea-room, a dance-
hall and numerous attractive features. When it was built,
Mrs. "Jack" Gardner presented it with a beautiful winding
staircase which once adorned her music room in F'enway
Court, a veritable Venetian palace. The location is ideal,
diagonally across from the Copley-Plaza (our only New
York importation, and called by many the "Costly Pleasure"),
and convenient to the Back Bay railway stations. This will
be our third picture house (minus vaudeville) in the neigh-
borhood, the others being the Fenway and the Exeter Street.
Over in Melrose I saw "The Boss" and liked the work
of Alice Brady and Holbrook Blinn, rather better than in
anything yet seen with them, notably "The Ballet Girl," seen
at the World Film run off the other day. Both are full of
action and differ widely in theme. The photography in "The
Boss" was excellent and the battle between capital and labor
went over well. The merciless camera makes Blinn a bit too
■old for the lover of so young a heroine, but it isn't age after
all that makes or mars a manly man, when we think of some
things in life like old slippers, old wine and old friends.
Another reel seen that day was "Love's Cross Roads," feat-
uring Marie Empress, a most pretentious Equitable offering
sure to be a winner. It disclosed a jury room where a
squabble was on with the result of disagreement resulting
in the release of the accused. There were some quite new
situations introduced well worth while.
* * *
What a splendid actor Theodore Roberts is in the pictures
for all know of his work in the speaking drama. He seems
:SO versatile and we are to enjoy his "Pudd'nhead Wilson" to
the limit. This was first done by George Wilson of the old
Museum company, and was revived annually at the historic
playhouse. Then "Jack" Mason and others tried it in and
■out of stock._ I recall stopping off in Denver some years
■ago and making a visit to Elitch Garden where Mason was
playing- in stock with his, then, wife, Katherine Grey, and
this was the play, done so well that it lives in memory.
* * *
At the Kleine-Edison runoff last week I saw "The Inno-
■cence of Ruth" already released, and seen in New York. I
heartily commend this film to all, for the novelty in the
■working out of a bit of a problem for the young chap who
ihas had a ward thrust upon him unexpectedly, a pretty well
grown up girl, too, but wholly unsophisticated in matters
worldly. It is capitally done by Edward Earle and Viola
Dana, a pair hard to beat in any company. Though fairly
youthful they have dignity and considerable reserve force,
all through. A neat little lesson is taught, unconsciously,
bv the young girl who wants to share "guardy's" cocktail
and cigarette, much to his dismay. She says "if right for
you, why not for me?" At this he thinks he'd better swear
off, anyhow he gets to thinking about this and many things.
The story is not quite new, but in their hands seem dif-
ferent from anything seen along that line in many a year.
* * *
Why say anything about "The Call of the Cumberland"
when all that Dustin Farnum docs is finished and "goes"
with the audience. The Park theater is doing immense busi-
ness and giving the public a good run of films and varied in
theme. Marguerite Gallagher, a local favorite, made her
re-appearance as a soloist last week. I had my first look at
"Trilby" that day and I don't wonder it was preferred to the
speaking version. It was good to see dear old Paris pictured
in spots from across the Seine.
* * *
At the Exeter Sunday evening last I saw a dear little play
put on by Thanhouser called "His Majesty the King," just the
thing for young folks to see involving as it does a tiny baby
suddenly saddled with the title of King. It is a fairy-like
film, but has stirring features and is well staged all through.
The punctilious court etiquette is well done and never once
borders on burlesque as so often happened. That is a well
behaved baby sure, despite the way it is whisked about to
avoid cruel pursuers of the mother. One feature struck
us all with wonderment. How on earth can that dear little
girl ride rapidly here and there on that white steed. Some
horse that! I noticed Col. Draper (now deceased) had more
to do there than in other pictures and he made a gorgeous
king.
* * *
.\ little friend in New York writes me that Mary Pickford
is to cut her curls for her ne.xt play. Here is a chance for
her friends in front to rebel. Cheer up fans, Mary can easily
don a wig and the many plays now before us are good for
years to come. Quite the prettiest picture seen of "Little
Mary" of late is the first one shown in "Tess of the Storm
Country," picturing her in evening dress, her arms laden
with flowers, which she gracefully places in a tall jar. It is
quite a contrast to all that follows for she wears her rags
to the last. I hope Grace Miller White will give us another
play as good as that.
* * *
Pathe's "Love Trail" at the Boston gave us our first glimpse
of Agnes Glynne and in an important part of a heroine who
endures much. The Boers are shown up realistically, and
the work of Fred Paul was artistic. There was one of the
most sensational scenes in this when the girl is tied to a
horse and dragged along by the beast of a rider who finally
meets a deserved end. It was exciting, virile and had atmos-
phere to burn. Especially beautiful was the fine character
drawing of the Madonna like sister — the Mother — a sin-
gularly beautiful woman.
* * *
Florence Reed has done nothing quite so well as "At Bay,"
put on at the Fenway theater, which grows on me week by
week. Being familiar with the story I sensed its possibilities
for the screen, but was not prepared for the scenes which
led up to the great one in the office of the rascal. This is
a Gold Rooster offering of high character and sharing the
honors with Miss Reed was Charles Waldron, an especially
finished actor who, here, has the role of a young Irish officer
from London. His quaint love making, typical of his race,
makes the part stand out prominently. At the end the audi-
ence applauded which is a bit unusual, though I wonder why.
Why not let the manager, who has given you such a treat,
feel that you like a play — -filmed or spoken? Wake up!
* * *
"I'm just crazy about it," said a friend at my elbow on
leaving the theater. "About what?" "Why, 'The Strange
Case of Mary Page,' of course." While I see no need to
gush over it, let me say that it is going to pack the houses
wherever produced, not so much for the mystery involved,
but for the fine team work of Henry B. Walthall and Edna
Mayo, both popular here, and more so, since the run of "The
Misleading Lady," at two theaters.
* * *
"The Necklace of Pearls" is another Thanhouser offering
to make a hit. It is one of the clever detective stories, with
unusual working out. in this case through the children and
animals winding up with a cat show and discovery of the
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February 12, 1916
lost necklace wound around the neck of a cat which had
been exclianged at the pier by a kiddie who mistook the
liasket belonging to tlie thieves for her mother's.
The Film Club meets Sunday the 6th and will be addressed
by Gustave Frohman and Alice H. Brady. The latest to join
it from among the players is Earl Williams of the Vitagraph
who wlien here at the liall met the members.
A "Mary Pickford Week" served to call out large audiences
at the Exeter Street theater, where "Foundlings" and "Tess
of the Storm Country" gave pleasure to young and old.
.-Mthou.gh I had seen both films I went over to observe the
work and detail more closely. As to "The Foundling" it
grows on one, but we wish that the cast iron matron of the
orphan asylum might have been punished. However, the
play ends in the happiest manner and aren't those pups
dears? This play ought to please all lovers of dumb animals,
especially the scene where "MoUy-O" releases all those cap-
tured dogs. There is one big inconsistency in making an
undersized rat terrior, the mother, all of a sudden, of four fat
bull pups. It was the one "fool thing" in an otherwise per-
fect production. I think "Tess" about the best thing Mary
lias done. Then too we had Jack Pickford in another reel,
though not mentioned or anyone else in the cast of "The
Man on the Case," very well done but too much horse play
here and there, for it is hardly possible in real life amid such
surroundings as in this play. We had a glimpse of Edgar L.
Davenport as usual doing a fine bit of work in a small part.
His clear cut face films well, and one understands every
syllable uttered. A sub-title had the word "alright" to
queer it, for there is no such word in the dictionary, and
therefore no place on the slide. There was a worse error,
however, on a title in the Drew play "By Right of His
Might." The "sub" Harvard man is made to say "Oughter
to Go Home." Perhaps it was meant to be so, but I fail
to see any fun in illiteracy perpetrated liy a college man.
Mrs. .\yer, who directs her theater, always has music to
please, singers and instrumentalists as solists who do not
play to the gallery. Jarvis Jocelyn has returned to the piano
after a holiday and gets a hand every performance for his
solo.
* * *
Mrs. Langtry, otherwise known as "The Jersey Lily," and
legally as Lady de Bathe, made her re-appearance here at
Keith's and now we read that she has felt the lure of the
films and signed with Tom Terriss for an early appearance.
Strikes me her face ought to film well with such regular
features and so few lines. Her beauty and figure make .good
assets.
* * *
So Lasky has secured Harold Lockwood! We are glad
and hope he will be given parts not so "goody-goody" as
those played here of late. Ever notice his graceful gait? We
like liim, especially in parts calling for quick action and
heroics for he never overdoes it. We shall miss his former
opposite. May Allison, whose contract has I see expired with
the -\mcrican.
* * *
The Hub is to have Ernest H. Horstmann again elected
president of the Moving Picture Exhibitors' League, and
Kichard W. Drown promoted to the vice presidency. Col.
Ilcnry Kincaide of Quincy, one of the directors, is a well
known military man, and a former member of the stafif of
the late Governor Guild. He is immensely popular, as well
as executive.
* * *
"The Coquette's Awakening," a Sclig masterpiece, was put
on at the Exeter Sunday evening, and for the first time I
saw Kathlyn Williams — that is, to notice her work. She is
certainly a beauty and knows the art of by-play. It was a
pretentious film and a bit fantastic in working out the dream.
Most daringly did they treat F'ather Time who led the
coquette about, illustrating in pictures many needed lessons
to awaken lier soul. It was a short reel and beautifully
photographed.
Mildred Gregory with Gaumont
To lie able to fill any part from the ranks of its own
players Gaumont is constantly strengthening its
Jacksonville, Fla.. stock companies. Here only five
reel features are made, to be released as Mutual Master-
pictures, de luxe edition. The latest addition to Gaumont
forces is Miss Mil-
dred Gregory, well
and favorably known ' '■ ■' '■''-■■-"'
as a screen player of
parts requiring youthful
impetuosity and femin-
ine fire.
Miss Gregory began
her photodrama work
with Lubin four years
ago. At that time
Edwin Middleton, now
a director of Mutual
Masterpictures for Gau-
mont, was directing for
Lubin. He passed fav-
orably upon the young
and untried girl's appli-
cation, and now she
comes again under his
direction as a finished
player.
With Lubin Miss
Gregory's talent was
soon recognized, and it
was not long before she
was acting as leading
woman for Romaine
Fielding. Practically
her whole career lias been with this one organization. In
the interim between her Lubin and Gaumont engagements,
Miss Gregory appeared as the "dope fiend" in the Kleine
production of "Bond Women," and with Cyril Scott in
"Lords of High Decisions."
With Gaumont Miss Gregory will have a line of "advent-
uress" and "siren" parts tliat will give her unusual op-
portunities.
Mildred Gregory.
McRAE STARTS BIG RAILROAD FEATURE.
Henry McRae has beRun the production of his first film since
returning: to the producing; staff at the Universal City studios.
The story i.s a fwo-reel tale of the railroads "written liy Frank
M. ^\'i]tei"mood under the title "The .Strife of the Iron Trails."
Marie AYalcamp and Lee Hill are to appear in the leading roles
with a supportinB cast chosen from among the best known of
the stock players at Universal City.
Maude George
MAUDE GEORGE is known to all Universal patrons
as a forceful dramatic actress. Slie is an American
by birth but her dark hair, olive complexion and
expressive black eyes .give her a very forei.gn appearance,
which fits her for such roles as the Hindoo queen in "The
Pool of Flame," or the Mexican adventuress in "Landon's
Legacy." She likes
these exotic parts best, ;
and feels that they suit
her personality.
She was born in
Riverside, Cal., twenty-
five years ago. and was
educated in Los
Angeles. She went on
the stage as a young
girl in the Burbank
Stock Coinpany of Los
.\ngeles. She sup-
ported Nat Goodwin in
"W hen We W ere
Twenty-One," and later
played in vaudeville, re-
placing Valerie Bergere
in an act.
Miss Geor,ge is a tre-
mendous worker, and a
great reader. Her fav-
orite books are the
novels of Dickens and
.•Mexander Dumas. But
she eniovs all outdoor
sports, and plays all
.games well. Her great-
est ambition is to suc-
ceed in her work, and,
althou.gh she has been
with the Universal less
than a year, her services are in constant demand among the
directors of Universal City. She has original and striking
ideas of costuming her roles.
Maude George.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
969
MATTERS seem to be nearing the climax between the
Essanay Company and the Exhibitors' Association.
Arising out of the recent manifesto and statements is-
sued by the association to its memliers and the trade gener-
ally, criticising the new releasing policy of the Essanay Com-
pany, Mr. Spoor has now issued a writ for libel upon the as-
sociation, the committee and its secretary. While comment
on a case that is "sub-judice" is a technical offence under
English law it is not beside its application to mention that the
case will he watched and followed closely by every .\merican
manufacturer. The Essanay Company forms the precedent,
but it is no secret that a group of prominent producing
units — I think that is the new and approved term — of the
New World are simply waiting the result of Mr. Spoor's ex-
periments before adopting varient methods upon the same
l)asic lines of renting direct to the exhiljitor. The Vita-
graph Company, for instance, makes an important announce-
ment this week in this respect, as outlined in the following
paragraph. But whatever the Exhibitors' .-Kssociation have
done and notwithstanding the injunction obtained by them
in the Scottish court to restrain exhibitors from showing
Chaplin's, there is no one who can say the Essanay policy
has been the failure that it was predicted it would be. And
so far as the Exhibitors' .Association is concerned, its suc-
cess is due to one elementary fact, the weakness of human
7iature. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link and
the weak links of the Exhibitors' Association were those
showmen who were shown by the Essanay Company how
to score a temporary success over their opposition by show-
ing Chaplin exclusively. Particularly in the industrial dis-
tricts of the north of En.gland — and it is to these districts
that every renter looks for a return upon his films — did the
Essanay Company find exhibitors amenable. I asked the
mana.ger of a premier sliow in Leeds on Friday a certain
i|uestion and this was his reply. "I wouldn't care if I can
only run a Chaplin exclusively once in six weeks, instead
of once in three, even considering that I have to take an
Essanay program for each intermediate week. Look at this
queue, estimate it at your own length."
"A quarter of a mile," I was bound to admit.
".\nd they," he added, "are for the shilling seats."
* * *
This week the \'itagraph Company enter the lines witli
a proclamation that they, in future, will operate their own
renting exchange for films hitherto sold outright to pri-
vate renters principally the Broadway Star and Blue Rib-
bon features. The handling in this country of the com-
pany's first serial, "The Goddess," has been a main factor
in influencing George Smith to this decision, but here the de-
parture l)Oth starts and finishes. There are to be no clauses
in the Vitagraph contracts compelling the exhibitor to take
other \'itagraph releases, he simply hires- direct from the
company — or rattier a subsidiary associate company to be
called the \'ita.graph Rentin.g Company — just what he wants
and nothing more. The ordinary "six-a-week" program will
as hitherto, continue to be sold to renters from the old offices
in Charing Cross Road.
* * *
John D. Tippett, of the Transatlantic Film Company, Ltd.,
returned the other day from liis flying visit to Universal
City with news of the forthcoming Universal productions.
"J. D." will probably follow on the current LTniversal serial
in Britain, "The Broken Coin," with the "Terence O'Rourke"
series and eventually "Graft."
* * *
The Chief Constables of Lancashire have an association
and through it have been petitioning the respective author-
ities responsible for the licensing of moving picture theaters
in that county to apply for a government censor of films.
These chief constables are hardly to be blamed, for twelve
of them have just been served with writs for libel by a cer-
tain film renter, whose wares they have been censoring on
their own accoiint.
* * *
Joseph Darling, of the Fox Corporation, is still in London,
but as yet has not decided upon premises for the company's
London office. He says it is not improbable that his
ciimpany may open in Britain lioth a printing plant and a
producing studio.
* * *
Miss Eve Balfour is amon.g the first, if not actually the first
woman in England, to start producing films on her own ac-
count. The lady's initial appearance on the screen is only
a few months old, being in "The Woman Who Did," and she
will sliortly be seen again in an adaptation of Rathmell Wil-
son's novel, "When Woman Loves," arid "The Life of Lady
Hamilton." She and her Company are at present utilizing
the Neptune studios in Hartfordshire.
* * *
I hear that a copy of the 10,000 foot army and navy film,
the first of the war oflice official pictures will shortly be
seen in New York. !. B. SUTCLIFFE.
John William Kellette
AMONG men who have come through picturesque
careers to occupy positions of importance in the
motion picture industry, John William Kellette, news-
paper man, scenario writer and director, deserves a high
place. Mr. Kellette, now with the Pathe company in Jersey
City, has done many things, and, what is more to the point,
he has gained a reputation for doing them well. His school
has been the world at large and his experience has been en-
livened by many hard knocks, since, at the a,ge of nine, he
became a bootblack and newsboy in Boston.
From the newsboy he grew into a newspaper man, working
u]) from a printer's devil to the i>lace of star reporter on the
\\'orcester Telegram in
Worcester, Mass., later
serving as war correspond-
ent during the. Spanish-
American War. He enlisted
with the Sixth Massachus-
setts Infantry, and after
being mustered out took
cliarge of the mechanical
department of a newspaper
in Rutland, \'t. His first
experience as a scenaric
writer was with the Than-
houser Company where he
succeeded so well that
Lloyd Lonergan ad-
vised him to abandon news-
paper work and devote all
of his time to the prepara-
tion of scripts.
Last year Mr. Kellette
joined the Universal Com-
pany as assistant to Johr
G. Adolfi, leaving Universal
with Mr. .\dolfi to assist
in the production of Fox
pictures. He collaborated
with his chief in adapting
"Merely Mary Ann," from
the Israel Zangwill comedy,
with X'ivian Martin as the
star, which is soon to be released
best stories may be numljered:
John William Kellette.
.Among Mr. Kellette's
.ustified Holdup." Uni-
versal; "When the Wheels of Justice Clogged," Thanhouser;
".\ Bad Tangle," Imp; "The Winner Loses," Reliance-
Majestic; "Sid Nee's Finish," Thanhouser; "When the Cat'
Came Back." Princess; "His Winning Way," Princess; "Law
of Humanity." Princess; "Cupid's Lieutenant." Princess; "A
Circumstantial Nurse," Princess; "An Inside Tip" Than-
houser; "The Purse and the Girl," Princess; "When Paths
Diverged," Princess; -The Grand Passion," Princess; "Her
Way," Princess; ".A Tangled Cat." Princess; "Billv's Ruse,"
Princess; "When Sorrow Fades," Thanhouser;. "The Som-
nambulist," Thanhouser; "Getting Rid of Algy," Thanhouser;
"Lost— A Union Suit," Thanhouser; "When May Rebelled,"
Princess; "Trail of the Lovelorn" (2), Thanhouser; "The
Scrublady." Thanhouser, and "Algy's Alibi."
HESSER PROMOTING CANADIAN WAR PICTURES.
Edwin Bower Hcsser, the well known film publicity man,
has just been appointed general manager of the Official
Canadian Government Film, "Canada's Fighting Forces,"
which began a transcontinental tour last week at the Princess
Theatre, Montreal, where to "Dollar Top" prices they played
a record engagement. Two companies will sIiow the film, ac-
companied by lecturers who have returned from the front
after active army service, in every city and town of the Do-
minion.
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Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Sta£F
"Hazel Kirke"
Old Play Given Effective Screen Presentation in Pathe Pro-
duction— Pearl White Featured.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THIS romantic old play by Steele MacKaye has thrilled
many an audience in the days gone by. In the screen
version, as presented in the five-part Gold Rooster Play, it
may be more or less compelling tlian in the stage version: that
is a matter of opinion. At any rate it is certain that the "Hazel
' W'K
M ■' ^
Scene from "Hazel Kirke" (Pathe).
Kirke" of the screen will be found palatable, and even delight-
ful, to that large majority of the populace known as picture
"fans."
William Riley Hatch has the role of the old miller, father of
the pretty, vivacious girl, whose name graces the title page. He
plays it well. In fact there is nothing left to be desired in the
character of the sturdy old man when William Riley Hatch gets
through with it. Bruce McRae gives a fine impersonation of the
unselfish character of Squire Rodney, and the wife of the miller
offers a characterization that is worthy of praise. There will,
however, be a difference of opinion with regard to the adapta-
bility of Pearl White and Creighton Hale to their respective
roles. Pearl White, who responded so readily to the strenuous
calls of the role of Elaine in the memorable "Elaine" series,
is not altogether flexible in her handling of the characteriza-
tion of Hazel Kirke. Nor is Creighton Hale much in sympathy
with a role that affords small opportunity.
Being an old play there is nothing new in its treatment of a
subject that is both old and new. The story of the young
girl, who, in spite of a sense of obligation to the man who has
been her benefactor and expects her to become his wife at the
end of her school days, finds a perfectly natural culmination
in her yielding to the more youthful attentions of Arthur Car-
rlngford. There Is a tactful handling of the plot by Arthur's
mother and a servant of the family to bring about a fake mar-
riage; a plan which, although it fails in its purpose, stirs up a
"tempest in a teapot." And there is something especially pleas-
ing about the screen presentation of "Hazel Kirke."
"The Ballet Girl"
Alice Brady Is Attractive in Story of Stage Life Released by
World Film Corporation.
Reviewed by I^ynde Denig.
WHEN it is remarked that Alice Brady is a pleasing figure
in the title role of this Brady-World Film production,
the most hopeful element of the picture is noted. To be
sure, there is another star in the adaptation of Compton Mac-
Kenzle's novel "Carnival," no less an actor than Holbrook Blinn,
in fact; but his opportunities are so limited that his appearance
means little. From first to last Miss Brady is the center of in-
terest and she acts well. In playing first the mother, a dancer
abused by her worthless husband, then the daughter, who like-
wise becomes a dancer, she gives two admirable characteriza-
tions. Miss Brady's charm of personality is effective on the
screen and she is sincere in her expression of feeling. If "The
Ballet Girl" is a somewhat disappointing photoplay, the youth-
ful star is in no way to blame.
With a better judged development of the story and a smoother
production, this pictorial version of Mr. MacKenzie's very ap-
pealing novel probably would have realized a gripping force now
lacking. But at least some of the opportunities have been ful-
filled in depicting life behind the scenes, more particularly as
reflected in the tragedy of La Syrena. She is devoted to her
child and for mature companionship turns to Vergoe, a clown,
who has loved her hopelessly for many years. Although their
friendship is entirely innocent, her husband, in a fit of drunken
jealously, cuts the rope by which she is suspended above the
stage during a dance, and the fall makes her an invalid for
life. La Syrena kills herself and after a lapse of fifteen years
the story is continued with her daughter as the heroine.
There is good characterization in Miss Brady's depiction of
the restless girl, who has inherited her mother's spirit and with
it the taste for a dancer's career. One of the most natural
scenes in the picture shows Jennie's delight when she finds
her mother's ballet costume in a trunk in the attic and dons
it in place of her gingham frock. Mr. Blinn has the role of a
severely moral young man, strong in his opposition to the girl's
stage ambitions and finally successful In making her his wife.
^'"^it'*
Scene from "The Ballet Girl" (World FUm).
He puts plenty of strength into the handling of the few im-
pressive scenes allowed him. Alec B. Francis gives an excellent
performance as Vergoe. Whoever wrote the letters thrown on
the screen should take lessons in penmanship or find less con-
spicuous employment.
"Love's Crossed Trail"
Marie Empress Appears in Triumph Production to Be
Released on Equitable Program.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE similarity between "Behind Closed Doors" and other
mystery melodramas released from time to time, is
marked. The skeleton of the story is easily recognized
and the incidents clothing it are not conspicuously novel, neither
are they calculated to carry conviction with an audience de-
manding plausible motivation. The picture makes extravagant
claims on the spectator's readiness to believe what he sees with-
out asking questions, and at the same time offers a fair amount
of excitement, enough, perhaps, for a popular production in
houses where the artistic standard is not. high.
Marie Empress, the featured player, is permitted to appear
in various disguises and altogether she acquits herself credit-
ably. As the decoy for a fashionable gambling house, she is
moderately effective in striking gowns and one may credit her
power to fascinate the men subjected to her wiles. The fact
that Inez, usually immune to kindly feelings, happens to fall
sincerely in love with one of her victims, accounts for much
that happens after the fatal night in the gambling house. The
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proprietor, posing: as Inez's uncle, is shot. and. as might be ex-
pected, evidence points to Kinj?: as the murderer.
Of course, there is a trial scene: the jury disagrrees and King
released on bail, is jealously watched by Inez, who fears his
return to an earlier sweetheart. She even groes so far as to have
him kidnapped and brought to the rendezvous of a band of
crooks, where, attired as a gypsy, she ur^;es him to escape with
her and avoid another trial. For hei- first appearance among
the crooks. Miss Empress is clad as a natty youth and later
Scene from "Love's Crossed Trail" (Triumph-Equitable).
she adopts the disguise of a ragged newsboy that she may fol-
low King without being detected.
It is here that Director Joseph A. Golden denies two of his
characters the ordinary faculties of sight and hearing. While
King and his sweetheart converse, Inez breaks through the
bushes not two feet behind them and remains there without
being discovered. This seems to be overworking the photoplay
convention that people may be both blind and deaf when the
director so orders. Prominent in support of Miss Empress are
William Huntington, .Marian Swayne and Kegan Hughs ton.
Settings for the picture are good. Photography varies.
"The Upstart"
Satirical Comedy Produced by Rolfe Photoplays and Re-
leased by Metro Is Novel in the Extreme.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE nearest approach to a character, such as George Le
Guere draws in this adaptation of Thomas Barry's play,
"The Upstart" — at any rate the comparison that first sug-
gests itself — is the poet in Shaw's "Candida." An idealistic,
. Scene from "The Upstart" (Rolfe-Metro).
erratic, impracticable person such as Coventry Petmore is a
decided novelty among screen creations and he deserves a
kindly reception for varying the monotony of conventional
heroes. Probably most audiences won't know Just how to take
him for a while; they will be undecided whether or not to regard
his views on love and marriage seriously, but after a time the
producer leaves no doubt that he intends "The Upstart" to be a
satrical comedy unburdened by weighty thought.
To be sure there is some pretense of advancing unusual be-
liefs, and at the very close of the picture Coventry is made to
face the spectators with the statement that some day they, too,
will accept the truth of his theories; but he fails to explain
precisely what constitutes his theories. He is a bitter foe of
divorce; he is equally disdainful of loveless marriage and be-
tween the two he is careful not to offer a solution for miss-
mated couples.
Dropping any notion of a serious intent behind the carefully
worded sub-titles and considering the production as a novel
style of photoplay comedy, there is much to entertain in the
acting of Mr. LeGuere, Marguerite Snow, James Lackaye and
Frederick Summer, who are afforded the advantage of odd
situations. Coventry Petmore is such a creature of impulse
that he Jumps out of bed in the middle of the night, leaving his
wife and child that he may wage a fight against the divorce
evil. In the household of the Mitchells he finds rich opportuni-
ties. The father is a Judge whose specialty is granting di-
vorces: the son is a minister, whose priggish spirituality has
alienated the affections of his wife. Coventry arrives Just in
time to interfere with the wife's attempted elopement with the
chauffeur. Seemingly he has no objection to the woman desert-
ing her husband, but he insists upon directing the proceedings.
Having been kicked into the street he returns home to find that
his wife, in accord with the theories of love and happiness, has
disappeared with another man.
Miss Snow, always an attractive figure on the screen, is well
cast as the minister's wife, but first honors go to Mr. LeGuere
for his spirited playing of a strange character. Edwin Carew
supplied a good production.
"Souls in Bondage"
Nance O'Neil, Under Direction of Edgar Lewis, Does Some
Effective Acting in Lubin Drama.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
IX COMMON with less experienced scenario writers, Daniel
Carson Goodman is liable to make false moves. It might
be going too far to say that a story is only as strong
as its weakest part; but it is unfortunately true that a photo-
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play such as "Souls in Bondage" is seriously weakened by a
well nigh impossible turn of events at a critical stage. If this
five-part drama, accurate in detail and frequently impressive
in characterization, maintained the promise of the first two
reels, it would be considerably above the average feature. The
contrasting characters of two sisters are faithfully portrayed
from childhood to maturity, the acting is natural and the story
is natural up to the point where common sense is too obviously
ignored.
Author and director are at pains to show how, even in child-
hood, Rosa shoulders the blame for the misdeeds of her selfish,
petulant sister. As young women the characters run true to
form and the relationship in the household Is not altered. Rita,
jilted by her lover at a crucial time, goes to the city, finds
companionship among people of her own stripe and does not
send for Rosa until she is about to become a mother. Because
Rita is disinclined to care for the baby, the self-sacrificing
sister takes it to her home town and leaves it in charge of
a poor family.
Now as the story is presented on the screen, it is not con-
ceivable that Rosa's parents could think the child belonged to
her, yet such is the belief attributed to them and on the
strength of it, the daughter, refusing to disclose her sister s
downfall, is driven from h-ome. If the subsequent development
of the plot demanded Rosa's banishment, as apparently It did,
the author might have benefited the picture by supplying a
plausible reason for suspicion. Barring this defect and the
last half of the concluding reel— seemingly suggested by the
case of Edith Cavell and not required to complete the story
the production is commendable. u„„o„ foMo
Certain scenes, such as that at the boarding house table
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where Rita, true to character, invites a flirtation with the
only available man. are handled with marked skill. The in-
mates of the apartment, which the wayward girl selects in
prtference to the T. W. C. A., appear at home in their surround-
ings, and in entire contrast is the country home of the Bren-
ners. The emotional method of Miss O'Nell is admirably suited
to the character of Rosa and she is given able support by Ida
Stanhope. William Corbett. and Bernard Siegel.
"Thou Shalt Not Covet"
A Remarkable Selig Production Directed By Colin Camp-
bell and Featuring Tyrone Power and Miss
Kathlyn Williams.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade,
JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD has done some of his best
work in the scenario line in the photo-dramatic story,
"Thou Shalt Not Covet," which has been produced with
remarkable realism by the Selig Polyscope Company, under
the able direction of Colin Campbell.
The story treats of domestic life, in which married infelicit.v
Scene from "Thou Shalt Not Covet" (Selig).
in one case is powerfully contrasted with connubial bliss in
another, bringing into fine prominence the noble character of
a man who has drawn a vixen in the marriage lottery. But
there is no place for hum-drum life in the story. It abounds
with thrills that are melodramatic in their intensity; powerful
situations that stir the heart and hold the mind with the
grip of a vise. 'And amid it all we see that the man, who has
been despoiled by fate of his heart's dearest desire, rises supe-
rior to the ordeals that confront him, and in the conquest of
self finds a solace in contemplation of the happiness Of his
neighbor's wife, w^hom he loves devotedly.
Interest centers on four characters in the photodrama —
I. the hero; his neighbor's wife, his neighbor, and his own
wife. As I. the hero, Tyrone Power has made the hit of his
career before the camera, thus far. At least I have been so
impressed, and a close analysis of his characterization only
strengthens my opinion.
The hero is no ordinary type of man, as Mr. Powers presents
him. Were he possessed of less culture, less strength and
dignity of character than is given him by Mr. Powers, his own
wife could scarcely have escaped the adoption of seven
measures by him — even to the extent of physical punishment
at his hands; and his neighbor's wife, pure and Ideal as she
is. might have had reason to bemoan her friendly intimacy
with him.
The screen shows this man bereft of all home joys, flouted
and despised by his wife, who takes a fiendish delight in
wounding his feelings and his heart. At the outset the screen
gives an inkling of his distress, in a few words from his
diary that we see him writing; "I was a dreamer and a stu-
dent and my home life was unhappy." we read, and then we
understood the tragedy of his life. And we understand still
better when we witness how his wife drinks heavily and plays
cards with members of her social set. scorning his literary
pursuits and delighting to disturb him when thus engaged,
disdaining to speak to him at other times, except when she
needs money to pay her gambling debts. And through it all
the big man with the grave face, studious habits and pained
look in his eves never forgets that he is a gentleman and
that she is a woman and his wife. Once, when his good taste
is outraged bv the sight of the huge earrings worn by her,
we see him sternlv taking her to task, and that she tlirows
the vulgar jewels aside. This is the only sign of temper shown
by him. and we understand that he_is jealous for her good
name and his own. . .
Ts it any wonder that this man, whose soul is yearning for
sympathy 'and understanding, finds inward joy when in the
pVesence" of his neighbor's wife? Her husband is his good
friend and she is the .soul of wifely devotion, beautiful of face
and character. When his neighbor is called away to Africa
on business and his wife Is left alone, the big man discovers
that he loves her. Fearing himself, he also leaves on a foreign
expedition. Soon afterwards she sails to join her husband.
At Cairo, fate brings the big man and his neighbor's wife to-
gether, most unexpectedly. At Suez they both take the same
steamer for Bombassa. where the husband is in charge of a
trading post, their common destination beiVig purely accidental.
On the voyage the steamer is wrecked. The big man and
his neighbor's wife are cast alone on the shore, she mentally
deranged and believing her companion to be her husband.
In this trying predicament, the big man's face, as the mirror
of his soul and conduct, becomes set as adamant. The pained
look is still there, but It is dominated by one of sternness,
which at times is softened b>' keen sympathy.
One night she comes to him from the little cave home he has
made for her sole use. and. calling him husband, she clasps
him in her arms and is soon fast asleep. As soon as he can
release himself from her embrace without awaking her. he
rises with great trepidation and rushes off to another spot on
the shore, where, from slieer weariness, he falls into a deep
slumber. When he awakes he finds her again in his arms,
and. horrified by even the semblance of disloyalty to his neigh-
bor, he seizes his revolver and seeks a secluded spot to end his
life. He is interrupted in the act by a prolonged scream from
the woman he loves, and reaches her just in time to save her
from a ferocious animal. After the animal's attack reason
returns to her, and we see her face expressing doubt and fear
and soul questioning, as she listens to the big man's story.
Unknown to the two castaways, the husband's trading post,
situated farther inland, in the same section of country, had
been attacked by the natives, and he at that moment had
reached the shore nearby, after an exhausting night. They
discover him more dead than alive, but the tender ministra-
tions of his wife bring him back from the borderland to her
and happiness.
The same morning a boat's crew lands and bears the neigh-
bor and his wife away, but the big man. stronger than ever
in soul and in fealty to duty, remains behind, and his neighbor
and his neighbor's wife fully understand him. The sternness
of his face has given way to a look of lofty resignation and
the pained expression of his eyes has been changed to one of
patient suffering. Years afterwards, a wanderer on the face
of the earth, he is seen, all alone, drinking to the happiness of
his neighbor and his neighbor's wife, and then he fades out
of the screen. ^ . ^, ,,
Miss Williams will gratify her many admirers the world ovei
bv the delicate art bestowed on her impersonation of the
nei"-hbnr's wife The tender scenes between the wife and hei
hurband a,-: Charming in their -^-"t^•:Those other ,eenes
in which the wife and the big man are the actors are just as
true She understands the sadness ol his plight, but nevei
bv look or manner does she give aught than the sympathy
of true friendship. Miss Williams looks decidedly natty and
attractive in riding costume, in the scene where her mount
runs awav and throws her; and I cannot recall having evei
seen her more winsome than in the scene in the hotel at Cairo,
where "the wife" meets unexpectedly the "I" of the story.
Miss Eugenie Besserer invests the big innn's wife with such
Vixenish and devilish propensities that the spectator is fairly
seized with feelings of hatred for that abnormal creature.
Note the peck she gives her husband in place of a kiss of gooa-
bve when the steamer on which he has taken passage is about
to sail, and contrast that leave-taking with the parting scene
between the neighbor and his wife on a similar occasion. As
"Mv Neighbor," Ouv Oliver, meets the requirements fully. Ihat
scrap with African natives at Bombassi is a thriller, and so is
his flight to the shore. During his flight through the jungle
he witnesses a terrific fight between a leopard and a hyena, to
which the spectator is also treated, a scene that bears testi-
mony to the wonderful wild animal resources of the Selig Zoo.
Director Campbell furnishes the most realistic ship wreck
I have ever seen in moving pictures, in those films. We catch
a glimpse of the huge derelict just before the steamer crashes
into it. Then we see the awful panic aboard and are given a
view of the engine room, where tlie stokers stick to theu'
work while tons of water fall upon them from above. We
watch the passengers jump into the sea by dozens at a time,
some of them sinking immediately while others seize rafts or
overturned boats to bear them up. Here and there we catch
sight of wearv swimmers giving up the struggle and dis- ,
appearing beneath the waves. The big steamer has listed to
port until the water is almost up to the rail. Another flash
and all that can be seen of the vessel is the captain's bridge,
at an angle which shows that the ship has gone down stern
first. The captain stays at his post till the waters close over
him, and shortly afterwards we see bubbles rising over the
spot where he went down. There are various thrills in these
films, but this one easily takes first place.
The release date is Monday, Feb. 7. through V-L-S-E. Inc.
Majou in "Three Pairs of Shoes."
Adolph Majou will play opposite Mary Boland in "Three Pairs
of Shoes." In addition to Miss Boland and Mr. Majou, Marion
Singer. Enid Francis. Charlotte De Felice, Albert Bechtel and
Dave Wall have important roles. Edmund Lawrence, producer
of "The Warning," is in charge of production, while the picture
is being staged at Triumph's Bronx studio.
"Why Mrs. Kentworth Lied" is the title of a fine two reel
Universal drama produced by Matt Moore, he playing leads in it
witli Jane Gail.
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Triangle Program
Four Highly Attractive Features Presented at the Knicker-
bocker Theater — Good Work in Aii of Them.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison,
D'ARTAGNAN! There is magic in the word! Who has not
read "The Three Musketeers." loved Athos, Porthos and
Aramis and felt the thrill of bold adventure in traveling-
with n'Arta^nan nn journey of peril to save fair lady? He is
Scene from "D'Artagnan" (,Kay-Bee).
as any one of us might be in supreme moments, as many mil-
lions of men are at this moment, ready to die for a good cause,
a smile on the lips. Can we see him in the screen portrayal
as we saw him when reading Dumas' great story? Not at first.
There are moments of theatricalism at the outset, but the
action warms when the fighting begins, and the fighting is
good. There are things in trousers who might as well be vege-
tables so far as defending honor and principle are concerned,
creatures who eat. sleep, reproduce themselves, rot and die, but
there are some real men left, and they all sit up and take
notice when the sword-play is active in the Kay-Bee produc-
tion of "D'Artagnan."
Throughout five reels we follow D'Artagnan's career of hair-
breath escapes, now stirred by his courage, now in accord with
his practical nature, now smiling over his cleverness at in-
trigue. The impersonation of Orrin Johnson is not striking,
but it is adequate and satisfying to a marked degree. The rest
of the cast is good enough to make us forget them in our
story interest, with some flashes of fine acting where an op-
portunity is offered. An attractive feature of the presentation is
the artistic framework of screen imprints, appropriate and
sustaining the mood of the play. A decided success.
"Fatty and Mabel Adrift."
"Fatty and Mabel Adrift" for three reels under the conduct
of Roscoe Arbuckle win as no theatrical star of other days
ever won in Keystone comedy. The old theatrical stars are
like some of the books we used to read — they "were good
enough once upon a time — but "Fatty" and "Mabel" are real
screen artists of today, survivals of a natural selection that
brings the fittest to the front. We need not concern ourselves
about what they might have been in days gone by in some
other art. They are interesting now, and they float about in
a medium of expression with which they have long been on inti-
mate terms.
They float about in the picture. Married and settled down in
a cottage by the sea, they look out one night of terrible storm
with an ill-advised sense of security. The house is very near
the sea, and a villainous rival, a disappointed suitor, conspires
with some conspirators, who eat dynamite and drink gasoline,
to slide the cottage into the ocean. When Fatty and Mabel
awake in the morning they are in mid-Ocean, her bed has
floated into his room, and it is bumping his in a friendly manner.
They splash about until they are enabled to send a note by an
intelligent dog for help, and their adventures continue to be
highly amusing. The story rises above farce-comedy in both
construction and nice finish. It is one of the best Keystone re-
leases shown.
"His Picture in the Papers/'
"His Picture in the Papers," a five-reel Fine .\rt. is a delightful
comedy, and nicely balanced, though it would be difficult to
find an actor Tvho could successfully carry the leading role as
does Douglas Fairbanks. His personality is so all-pervading
that he is like the sun when it rises in a sky of morning stars,
the light by which some of them glow, the light which causes
them all to fade. He is apparently in a class all by himself, at
once an athlete of resource and daring, and a subtle interpreter
of the amusing side of human nature as revealed in everyday
experience by plain ordinary man attempting to be a god.
The play not only affords him just the sort of opportunity
that suits his qualification, but it is highly ingenious, clever-
ly constructed and a work of art in itself. It has an abundance
of merit, especially in characterization, outside of the variety
of chances it throws in the way of Fairbanks. Back of it is a
theme and treatment tremendously convincing, though not
thrust upon the audience, the puny and futile efforts of ma'n,
"glory, jest and riddle of the world" that he is. in his struggle
with relentless environment in misdirected effort until what
he has been vainly seeking is thrust upon him unexpectedly.
A corking good story, bright subtitles, well handled and finely
interpreted, what more can one want?
"He Did and He DidnV
"He Did and He Didn't." two-reel Keystone, portraying the
adventures of Fatty and Mabel, opens with a glimpse of their
departure from the Pacific Slope for perilous New Jersey and,
incidentally, the Isle of Manhattan. They are soon in trouble
as newly-weds through two unexpected visits, one from a
former beau who knew Mabel "when she was a little girl" and
one from a jumping- jack second-story man impersonated bv
Al St. John.
The story, like other recent Keystones, preserves the anima-
tion of older releases, is replete with action for the "Hee-
Haws," while offering an abundance of amusement for minds
not primitive. The early scenes, almost purely those of mirth-
ful mental revelation, depicting Fatty's state of mind, his boy-
ish jealousy in a struggle with his big and kind heart, are a
source of delight to intelligent members of the audience and
make just as much of a hit with the "Hee-Haws." The im-
provement is wtlcnme. and we all hope it has come to stay.
"He Did and He Didn't" is none the less popular that some
charming touches of artistry have been incorporated in its
structure. A sure success.
"The White Rosette"
A Well- Produced Mutual Masterpicture from the Studios of
the American Film Co.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
LJdKIXG back on this five-reel production the one person
in the cast who stands out more impressively than any
ot the others is Eugenie Forde. The role which she han-
dles is not always a well-balanced one, according to the char-
actt-rization the author has placed on it. but in so finished a
manner is the character of Frieda Carewe interpreted by Miss
Forde that it is easy to imagine Just such a warp in the nature
ot a woman of lax principles as the picture presents.
The production, which is in five parts, presents a love story
of the eleventh century wherein a knight who loves a lady is
pursued by the passion of a woman who is the wife of an-
other. The affair ends in the death of the husband of the
woman and the betrothed of the knight, and all through the
machinations of tlie older woman.
\VIien this has ciune to pass we are taken into the confidences
of a love tale of modern times almost identical with the for-
mer. The man of the second story awakens in time to an un-
derstanding of his own case and is able to stave off certain
incidents that might have happened.
The hero of the second story is in the employ of Pierpont
Carawe. a railroad magnate'. .\ conspiracy to ruin Carewe
Scene from "The White Rosette" (American).
affords considerable opportunity for interesting plav which
makes the wife of Carewe the unwitting tool of her husband's
enemy in an attempt to gain power over the man whom she
loves but who loves another.
Others of the cast are E. Forrest Taylor and Helen Rosson,
who are featured in tlje production, and Harry Von Meter, Wm.
Stowell and Richard La Rene.
The incidents ot this production run smoothly; it is a well-
dressed picture. It is altogether an enjoyable one and artistic
in its rr-.othod of production.
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•'Secret Love"
Helen Ware in Sympathetic Adaptation of "That Lass
O'Lowries" — Six-Part Bluebird Photoplay.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
DIRECTOR Robert Leonard essayed a difficult task when
he made a photoplay out of Frances Hodgson Burnett's
"That Lass O'Lowries," a story of the collieries in Eng-
land. He overcame most of the difficulties confronting him
in fltidintr appropriate locations, and his choice of players, phy-
Scene from "Secret Love" (Bluebird).
sically and artistically capable of portraying the characters
engaged in operating an English mine, was judicious. The
total result, including as an important factor the acting of
Helen Ware and Harry Carey, is a picture of exceptional merit
at its best, and one that is passable even in its least memorable
moments.
Many of the scenes were photographed at a coal mine, and,
as might be expected, the atmosphere in these is more con-
vincing than that attained in the settings used for a primitive
English town. Tiiei'e is the inevitable difference between that
which is real and a clever imitation — a very clever imitation,
in this instance, for the director achieved some extremely pic-
turesque effects in his street scenes at night, with lights glow-
ing in the windows and doorways of houses, hacks rolling over
the uneven cobblestones and rough miners hanging about
awaiting a brawl.
For sheer physical excitement, the outcome of sprited acting
and expert direction, "Secret Love" touches a high mark in the
prolonged fight between Harry Carey as Derrick, the engineer
of the mines, and Jack Curtis as Lowrie, the trouble-making
bully. It is just such an encounter as might occur between
two powerful men, neither one of whom is ready to concede
defeat as long as he has strength to lift an arm. The bully,
beaten and disgraced in the eyes of his fellows, seeks new
opportunities to be avenged and more than once Derrick's life
is saved by Lowrie's daughter, who harbors a secret love for
the young engineer.
Miss Ware makes a vital person of "that lass O'Lowries," a
strong and temperamentally honest pit girl, a true daughter
of the crude miner, save that she did not inherit her father's
uglj' nature. Joan is the first to sympathize with the foolish
Liz, who is easily ensnared by the glib promises of the mine
owner's promiscuous son, and we may even credit the force of
character that makes possible the pit girl's advancement In
the social scale, until she is a suitable wife for Derrick. The
character is unusual and sympathetic, as interpreted by Miss
Ware. In effective contrast is the girlish daughter of tlie vil-
lage rector played by Ella Hall, whereas Mr. Curtis is entirely
lifelike in his drawing of the brutal Lowrie.
"The Spider"
In the Famous Players Five-Part Subiect Pauline Frederick
Is Seen to Advantage in Dual Role.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
WITH '"The Spider," the five-part production of the Famous
Players, Robert Vlgnola makes his debut as a director
for that company. In his initial -work he has made
an Interesting picture. William H Clifford, the head of the
company's scenario department, is the "writer of the script. One
of the notable factors in the subject, and one that as a general
rule marks the difference between the original screen story
and the stage play, is its short cast. There are but three prin-
cipals— and around these the interest centers all through the
picture. True, one of the three plays a, dual role, mother and
daughter.
Pauline Frederick Is Valerie St. Cyr, the Spider, a woman
who has left her husband and infant daughter to accompany
Count Du Poissy to Paris, where she Is installed In luxurious
.surroundings. The stor.v opens years later, wlien the infant is
grown to girlhood. Joan, the daughter, is employed in a flo^ver
shop. She is engaged to St. Saens, an artist just at the point
of "arrival." Valerie, when St. Saens declines to paint her por-
trait, goes to the painter as a model under an assumed name.
As the artist works on a commission for a painting of "Cleo-
patra" the model falls in love with him. Du Poissy sees Joan
and when she repulses his advances and Valerie complains to
him that the artist has insulted her — he has spurned her en-
dearments— the Count kidnaps the girl. In a struggle she kills
him. Valerie, too late, learns Joan is her daughter. She as-
sumes responsibility for the crime and is executed without the
daughter having knowledge of the relationship.
The simultaneous portrayal of mother and daughter is difficult
under any circumstances. Miss Frederick has imposed on her
the added handicap of interpreting two entirely dissimilar char-
acters— the mother a woman the painting of whose portrait a
reputable artist would shy at; the daughter a simple girl of
straight living. That Miss Frederick establishes the illusion
and maintains it is a tribute to her artistry. "The Spider" Is a
subject of strong emotions; and it is in pictures of this char-
acter tliat Miss Frederick is at the height of her power.
Thomas Holding is St. Saens. Mr. Holding splendidly portrays
the man tempted by the charms of the woman of the gay
world, frankly in love with him and accustomed to having her
own way with men. It is a finely drawn characterization.
Prank Losee is the Count. It is a far cry from his Denman
Thompson, as he was last seen, to De Boissy, His conception
of the Count is the antithesis of the melodramatic. He plays
the part easily, naturally — to the life.
"The Spider" may in all truth be said to be played by a "star
east"; and the staging matches the acting.
"The Sphinx"
Five-Reel Red Feather Production, Featuring Herbert Kelcey
and Effie Shannon, Supported by Clever Juveniles.
Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy.
ACOilEDY-DRAMA of the better type, picturing an enjoy-
able and human episode in the lives of a father, his
son and an actress. The latter is at first presumed to
be a woman of the vampire sort, as all men love her and she
will have none of them. Later the observer is relieved to find
her a woman of the sweet, adorable kind, who has simply
been misunderstood.
Effip Shannon is all that could be desired in the leading
role. She never succeeds in looking very vampirish, it is true,
but the weird Egyptian settings and her oriental costume help
in the illusion. 'The father, portrayed by Herbert Kelcey, is
already in love with the actress. He sends her flowers and
comes nearer being the man of her choice than anyone else.
Then the son, Charles, comes under the spell of the actress.
He goes with his sweetheart to the play, where he becomes
wildly enamoured of the Sphinx, He forgets his sweetheart and
all else but the actress, haunts the stage door and wings, and
niakes himself a nuisance generallj-. The son is an artist and
induces the Sphinx to pose for him, at which time there is a
good scene between the actress and the neglected sweetheart.
There is a strong dramatic situation when the relationship
of father and son becomes known. Even the Sphinx had not
suspected it. She accepts the father and turns the son back
to his true love after many stormy scenes. Charles Compton
Scene from "The Sphinx" (Red Feather).
does some very commendable "w^ork in the part of the son.
There is perhaps too great a disparity in the ages of the actress
and the son, but this Is forgotten as the piece proceeds.
Louise Huff and Beatrice Noys are in the supporting cast;
also Wm. A. Bechtel, who does much to keep things moving
in the studio scenes.
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"The Ragamuffin"
A Lasky Drama of Good Quality in Which Blanche Sweet
Plays the Title Role.
Reviewed by L>nde Denig.
WITH pictures such as "The Cht-at" and "The Golden
Chance" the Lasky company has been setting a very high
standard for itself of late, and it is not to be expected
that each succeeding production will score so emphatically.
"The Ragamuffin," starring Blanche Sweet, lacks the compell-
Scene from "The Ragamuffin" (Lasky).
ing force of the two productions just mentioned, nevertheless
it is a first-rate picture certain to entertain, even if it does not
stir enthusiasm. The technical excellence characteristic of the
offerings of the DeMilles and Wilfred Buckland is pleasingly
evident and Miss Sweet plays true to form — not the form of
her early Biograph days, perhaps, for she has changed con-
siderably since then — but true to the form that has many
admirers.
One might study "The Ragamuffin" closely, pronounce it an
excellent example of photoplay workmanship, and find no
sound reason for its failure to arouse the emotions mroo effect-
ually. Surely. Jenny, the ragamuffin, a poor girl, and. owing to
circumstances, a thief, reformed by the first human being who
places confidence in her innate integrity, is an appealing char-
acter, according to precedents of sentimental drama. There is
safe material here and if it does not quite realize expectations,
the trouble probably lies in a story of too convenient coinci-
dence. A sophisticated audience — and what audience is not
sophisticated? — comes dangerously near to anticipating the
action.
It does not require psychic power to foretell the upshot of
Jenny's invasion of a wealthy home where a marriageable
young man happens to be seated before an open fire at the
time of her entrance. Her inevitable reformation begins with
his belief in her trustworthiness, and her love, kindled at the
same fortunate moment, can have but one conclusion. Of
course. Mr. DeMille is far too adroit a craftsman to neglect
introducing complications in his romance, and he turns the
tables cleverly in giving Jenny an opportunity to prevent the
hero from becoming a thief himself; but most of the time one
feels that the obstacles are raised only that they may be
brushed aside.
The thoroughly human notes in the picture are found in the
bits of business giving point and character to many of the
scenes; in sympathetic acting and in excellent sub-titles, such
as that in which Jenny says to a negro boy who has adopted
a stray dog: "Don't get him used to eatin" till I get a job."
Tom Forman. Minnette Barrett and Mrs. Lewis McCord are
seen to advantage in support of Miss Sweet.
"A Night Out"
Vitagraph's Blue Ribbon Farce That Ends in a Gale of
Laughter — May Robson Plays a Good Sport Grandmother.
Reviewed by Hanford C. Judson.
OFFERED on the V-L-S-E program, this five-reel picture,
"A Night Out," made by the Vitagraph Company, will,
barring lockjaw, make those who see it laugh. It is
especially funny at the close, when the "villain work" part
in the plot begins to be cleared off and the residue has a
chance to be light hearted in a very true way. Nothing can
be wholly funny until it has forgotten every unpleasant thing
and is wholly joyous.
The picture features May Robson as Grannium. .She is also
collaborator in the scenario with C. T. Dazey. George Baker
directed it. Granmum is the pal of her two £?fandsnns (Jack
Story and Arthur Cozine) ; but she is henpecked by her daugh-
ter (Flora Finch), mother of the boys, straight laced and tyran-
nical. The old woman is rich, not her daughter; but the deacon
'Charles Brown), skinflint grafter, thinks it is the latter. The
deacon's son (George Cooper) is a one-dollar sport and a thief.
Kate Price is a buxom widow with two daughters (Belle
Bruce and Ethel Corcoran) and they do giiod yeunian service
rounding out the situations. Hugliie JIack plays keeper of
"The Three Lights," a cafe, and the deacon is grafting on him,
Eva Taylor, as his daughter, does dances at the cafe. William
Sliea is a cop.
The deacon, after making love to both Granmum and her
bossy daughter, after bleeding Hughie dry, decides to have
the "joint" raided. The boys have bought tickets to a special
night there and Granmum wants to go. It is she who, by
bribing the waiter to get her just one more claret lemonade
after twelve, provides the evidence the deacon wants and the
cops come piling in. Granmum with the boys escapes; but
tlie papers get the story and report that the boys and their
"mother" were there. A lost pocketbook, a lost key, an awful
lieadache next morning (Granmum's). a couple of accusations
which the police are interested in, and these capped by a big
l>ouciuet from Hughie addressed to "Mrs. Haslem," but meant
lor Granmum, make a situation that could hardly be Im-
|)roved upon for good tun. The picture seems a bit too long;
but the reviewer got a good time while watching it. The clos-
ing scenes will surely make it acceptable.
"ShouW a Baby Die?"
A Five-Reel Screendrama Written by Charles K. Harris and
Produced by the Hanover Photoplay Company.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
THE title of this five-reel photoplay was evidently inspired
bv a recent case in Chicago, in which a doctor and an
unfortunate infant figured. Persons who sflect "Should
a Baby Die?" as part of the program at their favorite moving
picture theater will be disappointed, however, if they expect
the subject of eugenics to enter prominently into the story. It
is barely touched upon, and not until the last reel does the
author, Charles K. Harris, take the spectators into his confi-
dence and reveal his reason for giving the picture its name.
During the first reel we leain that a wealthy young girl has
married the man of her choice, in spite of her parents' objec-
tion to his poverty; that she wrote letters to them which were
returned unopened, and. at the beginning of the story, all
traces of her have been lost. A wealthy young chap who
chooses to go to work in the iron foundry of the unfortunate
woman's father is the hero of the tale. One day he saves a
young girl from a serious accident and tails in love with her.
She is the child of a Hebrew pawnbroker. The Israelite is
won over to the match, although at the start he strenuously
objects to his daughter's suitor being a Gentile. The usual mis-
understandings and cross currents occur in the first four reels;
in the last we learn that the heroine is the adopted child of
the pawnbroker and the daughter of the unfortunate woman
who married for love. She and her husband were killed in an
accident and the baby injured. The question. If the infant has
been permanently crippled who will take care of her" gives
the photoplay its title. The pawnbroker and his wife answer
this question by doing everything that love and care can sug-
gest and are rewarded by seeing their adopted daughter grow
Tnto a strong and beautiful woman.
Charles K. Harris has told this story in an interesting man-
ner and, for the most part, shown a keen appreciation of dra-
matic values. In one incident he has struck a false note — the
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Scene from "Should a Baby Die?" (Hanover).
opposition of the Hebrew to the hero upon religious ground*
loses its force when the secret of the girl's birth is known.
The spectator finds that one of the apparently strongest mo-
tives in the play has been used to mislead him.
.Arthur Donaldson gives a fine performance of the pawn-
iiroker. In makeup, action and grasp of the character he shows
an understanding and sympathy that is always commendable.
Other parts are well played.
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February 12, 1916
"The Drifter"
Five-Reel Gaumont of the Mutual Program, with Alexander
Gaden and Lucille Taft in Leading Roles.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
THERE is a good leading idea in "The Drifter," one which
may have been built up in the scenario. The idea of the
author seems to be that of showing how a man may drift,
urged on by the powerful force of circumstances, from a fav-
oring environment into one bound to ruin him in the end. from
which he is turned just in time by mere accident, the accidental
deatli of another man with whom he was not in close rela-
tions. The idea is confirmed in many a human experience, and
it admits of many interesting developments, but the treatment
in this case is hardly adequate.
There are some well-handled scenes, particularly those of
double exposure and large ensembles, but psychology is missing
where it would be most effective, and the backgrounds are not
selected with that taste which indicates a love of the beautiful,
ilr. Gaden does well as the di-ifter who is converted from div-
inity- student to gambler and back again to the original direc-
tion of his training, and Miss Taft looks sweet and pretty at
times, but the real honors go to the young lady who imper-
sonates a lively adventuress. Her's is a touch of artistry that
brightens up the whole portrayal.
Ovation to Anita King.
Anita King, the Lasky star and Paramount girl, was royally
received when she went to Seattle to open the new Coliseum
Theater there. A delegation of prominent citizens met her at
the train. She edited the motion picture page of one of the
newspapers, viewed the public parks, was a guest of the Mayoi
and managed to have a very busy time. She became so popular
that the management of the Coliseum wired Mr. Lasky for per-
mission to have her stay over three days longer. At the con-
clusion of the three days, the Paramount Theater at Spokane
asked her to make them a visit, which she did and then on her
way home, stopped off a day each at Tacoma and Portland.
She "Will start rehearsals on her first production very shortly.
"The Crime of Circumstance"
Three-Reel Knickerbocker Star Feature Gives Strong De-
nunciation of Capital Punishment Based on
Circumstantial Evidence.
Reviewed b,\' Margaret I. MacDonald.
THE Knickerbocker Star Feature for February 4th features
Lewis J. Cody and Madeleine Travers. The theme of the
picture is based primarily on the eternal triangle, and re-
solves itself clevely into a revelation of what the title indi-
cates. The play has been developed in an artistic manner and
with an occasional exception is consistent in its flow of cir-
cumstance.
The story brings us into the domestic circle of a district
attorney and his pretty young wife. The wife, goaded at the
lack of attention shown her by her husband, and, furthermore,
jiplding to the affections of her husband's brother, one night
leaves the scene of a dance at a friend's house and accompanies
Scene from "The Crime of Circumstance" (Knickerbocker).
her brother-in-law to a country inn. A friend acts as chauffer,
and in a fight which occurs in the inn is killed accidentally by
the man whom he has come to serve. A drunken man, who
is a husband and father, and who has been unable to get
work, wanders into the scene of the murder after the man and
woman have flown. He is arrested, tried and electrocuted on
circumstantial evidence, while the guilty ones stand by and
suffer it to be so. The attempt to rectify a wrong done when
the terrible secret becomes known to the district attorney re-
veals what a mockery such an attempt must be.
"Ham Takes a Chance"
A One-Reel Kalem Comedy in Which Lloyd V. Hamilton
Returns to the Screen After His Accident.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
THERE isn't the slightest doubt that the many admirers of
"Ham," the Kalem comedian with the hesitating feet,
Kaisei'ian moustache and retiring smile, will be glad to
welcome him back after his serious accident, without regard
to the merits of his vehicle. His abbreviated partner, "Bud,"
has been successful in keeping the fun moving in the photo-
Scene from "Ham Takes a Chance" (Kalem).
plaj's that liave had his name in the cast foi- the last few
months, but these two screen actors are at their best in team
work. The big fellow just loves to knock the other about,
throw him down and walk on him, and the little chap never
appears to lose him temper, but bobs up serenely for the next
onslaught. There is real humor in their efforts and it is never
necessary for them to descend to vulgarity.
"Ham Takes a Chance" is a rapid-fire comedy in which
"Ham" gives an exhibition of knife-throwing that is truly
marvelous. He and Bud join a sn^all road show, and Bud. of
course, is the target when "Ham" displays his skill. Tf.e pic-
ture is equal to the best of the "Ham" comedies. Etiiel Teare.
Gus Leonard and Jack MacDermott help make the nonsense
palatable.
NEW PRINTS OF BIOGRAPH COMEDIES.
The present demand for good comedies and the many re-
quests from exhibitors for re-issues of the famous Biograph
split-reel farce and burlesque comedies has resulted in the Bio-
graph Company offering the General Film Company new prints
of these subjects for their exchanges.
Altogether there are fifty-one reels selected, most of which
were directed by Mack Sennet, featuring such players as Mabel
Normand, Mack Sennett. Charles H. Murray, Fred Mace. Ford
Sterling, Vivian Prescott and other equallj- popular comedy
favorites. These subjects were selected from more than four
hundred productions and have been carefully inspected as to
negative and comedy quality.
No special release dates have been set on these comedies,
nor will they be released in the regular service. Each exchange
will be supplied with new prints for their stock and the ex-
hibitors may book one or more reels a week, according to their
needs.
"NE'ER DO WELL" OPENS AT PORTOLA THEATER.
"The Ne'er-do-well" opened for an indefinite run at the Portola
theater. San Francisco. Sunday, Jan. 23. and from all appear-
ances the production is destined to break the house record.
At twelve o'clock noon opening day the line waiting to gain
admission to the theater extended up Market street as far as
Fourth, and hundreds were turned away during the evening
performances.
Sol. L. Lesser who controls "The Ne'er-Do-Well" for tlie
United States left San Francisco tor New York on the Over-
land Limited Saturday, Jan. 22, and was unable to witness the
successful opening.
ROBERT EDESON STARS IN PATHE'S "BIG JIM
GARRITY."
The cast in Pathe's "Big Jim Garrity," adapted from the A. H.
Woods play of the same name, has been selected by George
Fitzmaurice, the producer. It comprises Robert Edeson, Carl
Harbaugh, Lyster Chambers and Eleanor Woodruff. Mr. Ede-
son has just finished with another Gold Rooster Play, "The
Light That Failed." Carl Harburgh used to appear in Pathe
productions when that big concern had a stock company in
Jersey City, Lyster Chambers played the villain in "At Bay. "
Februarv 12, 1916
THE MOMXG PICTURE WORLD
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Comments on the Films
Exclusively by Our Own Staff.
General Film Company
Two NEWS ITEMS (Lubin), Jan. L'4. — Tho grim side of human ex-
istence is truthfully shown in this one-reel drama, written by .Julian
Louis Lamothe and produced by Edward Sloman. The author has
told his story in a novel way and brought out the strong points with
telling forte. Adda Gleason Is earnest and thoroughly competent as the
heroine. L. C. Shumway, Jay Morley, Wm. J. Spencer and Adelaide
Bronti complete the cast.
THE SELIG-TRIHUXE, NO. 7, VMii (Selig), Jan. *J4.— Chilean Am-
bassador leaving Washington ; U. S. battleship Oklahoma at Rockland.
Maine ; Duke of Connaught leaving Parliament, Ottawa, Can. ; J. A.
Russell. 104 years old : Mrs. Pankhurst arriving at New York ; Huerta
dies at El Paso; novel motor sled. Portland, Ore.; German prisoners in
south of France ; German soup kettles, Liege. Belgium ; trenches near
Ypres, Belgium ; bundle day, Chicago ; C. R. Watson, murdered in Mexico,
buried at EI Paso; new owner of Boston Braves; Lillian Russell at San
Francisco Press Club; an African belle (feature picture); week-end
party at Yosemite Valley.
THE COLD FEET CETAWAY (Vitagraph), Jan. 24.— This one- reel
comedy will be a treat to poker players and will also amuse those who
cannot tell a full house from a bobtail flush. It introduces another of
the wonderful inventions of the fertile Itsky. and is clever from start
to finish. Harry Fisher and Albert Roccardi have the leading roles. C.
Graham Baker wrote the scenario.
SNOOP HOUNDS (KalemI, Jan. 2.").— Bud Duncan and Gus Leonard
are the snoop hounds. In other words, they are detectives— and deadly
rivals. The comic complications are many and as varied as the dis-
guises which the two fly cops assume. A good burlesque comedy. Jack
MacDermott and Ethel Teare are in the cast.
THE FABLE OF 'FLORA AND ADOLPH AND A HOME GONE
WRONG" (Essanay). Jan. L*G. — The humorous side of a divorce case is
dished up in the best Ade style in this one- reel fable. The subtitles
overflow with wit and wisdom, and Charles J. Stine, Fred Wagner and
Alice Edwards are cast for the judge and the mismated pair.
THE SELIG-TRIBUNE. No. S, VMC, (Selig). Jan. 27.— Dead bodies of
two Mexican bandits, Juarez, Mexico; transporting $r>,0(X),(HM) in gold,
Charlestown, Mass. ; Belgium school children send presents to President
Wilson ; houseboat "Summer Girl" at New Orleans ; playing hockey.
Boston : New York "newsies" and Mayor Mitchel ; new airship guns,
Nancy. France; flood. Joliet, Dl. ; feature item, friendship of monkey
and cat ; enacting the scenes of the hold-up of the Cook's Tours office,
Chicago. This last item is both interesting and novel to a marked
degree.
A SPECIAL DELIVERY (Vim), Jan. 27.— "Babe" Hardy as "Plump"
and Billy Ruge as •■Runt" are the leading funmakers in this one-reel
farce, produced by the new Vim company. It bears a striking re-
semblance to the other Vim comedies — a twin brother, in fact — and is
a succession of quick-moving antics by the entire cast.
CURED (Lubin), Jan. 29. — A Billie Reeves comedy, written by Mark
Swan and directed by Earle Metcalfe. Scenes are laid in a doctor's
office where Reeves, posing as a physician, has several amusing ex-
periences with patients. Carrie Reynolds. Arthur Matthews and Jack
Delson are in the cast. A fairly entertaining otTering.
A REFORMATION DELAYED (Lubin). Jan. rsi.— The conclusion of
this drama by Julian Louis Lamothe and Melvin Mayo is especially well
arranged to carry a surprise. At a masquerade ball two clever thieves
are saved from arrest by the host's daughter and given a chance to
reform. The picture is sincerely acted by William J. Spencer, Francelia
Rillington. Ronald Bradbury and Helen Wolcott. It is worth showing.
THE FATE OF AMERICA (No. 14 of the "Ventures of Marguerite"
Series I (Kalem). Jan. 2s. — This one-reel drama is the first of three
episodes connected with an attempt to invade the United States, and
was written by Howard Irving Young. The photoplay is full of action,
and Marguerite becomes involved in a series of exciting adventures.
Richard Purdon. Arthur Albertson, Robert Ellis, H. G. Hockey and
Mae Miksecek are the star's support.
TOO CLEVER BY HALF (Vitagraph), Jan. 2S.— This picture was
released in place of "Peace at Any Price." It is a one-reel comedy
with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in the leading roles, their principal
support being furnished by a dictagraph. In the expert hands of the
Drews the photoplay supplies fifteen minutes of excellent fun.
TAPPED WIRES (No. (14 of the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series) (Kalem). Jan. 21). — A band of crooks make things lively for
Helen, during the action of this one-reel drama. They bind her in the
station ; she frees herself, hops into an auto and races after the train
upon which the crooks escaped. Events m^ve rapidly from then on,
the end coming when the auto takes a leap into space and its occu-
pants land in eternity. Robin Adair. George Robin-on. Glen Gano and
Franklin Hall are Miss Gibson's partners in the cast.
General Film Company Specials.
EVANGELIST (Lubin). Jan. 24.— In its original form this four-reel
photoplay was a stage play, written by the well-known English dra-
matist. Sir rienry Arthur Jones. The plot is full of power and has
been adapted to the screen with excellent results. Gladys Hanson has
the leading female role and does it ample justice. The production and
cast are both up to the mark. A review of this picture appeared in
the issue of Jan. 22, page 621.
THE DRAGOMAN (Lubin), Jan. 24.— Edward Sloman is the author
and producer of this two-reel drama, the scenes of which are laid in
Egypt and the United States. The plot is highly romantic and involves
an Arab guide, his sister, and American tourist and a young American
girl. It is a tale of betrayal and vengeance and is effectively handled
by Mr. Sloman. L. C. Shumway. George Routh, Adda (Tleason and
Violet MacMillan are seen to advantage in the leading roles.
TOM MARTIN— A MAN (Selig), Jan. 24.— Robert Mantell once starred
in a play called "Monbars," in which he was bitten by a mad dog
and the audience saw him cauterize the wound with a hot iron. This
situation occurs in "Tom Martin — a Man," but the author, Wallace C.
Clinton, has sacrificed the 'happy ending" in order to reach a big
dramatic moment. The hero of the photoplay is a blacksmith. Find-
ing that his drastic treatment has failed, he chains himself to his
anvil, securing his fetters with a red-hot rivet, that he may not barm
his sweetheart when madness overcomes him. Guy Oliver gives a fine
performance of the title role. Two reels.
FOLLY (Essanay), Jan. 2."».~H. Tipton Steck has written* an in-
teresting two-reel drama that is marred by an occasional false note.
The story contains an excellent lesson to young wives and has been
given a careful production. But what mother would make the unfor-
givable mistake of naming her child Folly? Darwin Karr fills every
requirement of the leading male role and Ann Kirk is also properly
cast. Richardson Cotton and Randall McAllister are useful members
of the cast.
STRONGER THAN WOMAN'S WILL (Biograph). Jan. 20.— The story
in this three-part Biograph drama is constructed along unexpected lines
as the character of the selfish daughter of a mill owner is developed.
There are strong scenes in the last reel, showing how the woman is
kept from reducing the wages of the mill employees. Charles H. Mailes,
Hector V. Sarno. G. Raymond Nye and Vera Sisson are in the cast.
THE VILLAIN WORSHIPPER (No. Hi of the "Stinagree" Series)
(Kalem), Jan. 26. — This episode of the Hornung serial is filled with
fresh material. A young, chap, who admires the highwayman, gets him-
self up in the "Stinagree" style and attempts to rival the exploits of his
model. The highwayman gets him out of a serious difficulty and sends
him home to his mother. A review of the picture was printed in the
issue of Jan. 22, page (il9.
THE EMBODIED THOUGHT (Lubin), Jan. 27.— Two Hebrews and
their families and a jiair of thieves are the chief characters in this
quite unusual three-part drama, written by Julian Louis Lamothe and
directed by Edward Sloman. Many of the scenes are presented in a
dry-goods store where one of the partners falls in love with a pretty
model, never guessing that she covets his money. For the main situation
of the story, in which the spirit of a dead man attempts to communi-
cate with the living, the author quotes a passage from "The Law of
Psychic Phenomena" to the elTect that a phantom, or ghost, is the em-
bodiment of an idea or thought. The picture is moderately interesting
as acted by Edward Shoman, Hazel Neece, Melvin Mayo, Adelaide
Bronti, L. C. Shumway and George Routh.
THE RUSE (Vitagraph), Jan. 20.— Written and directed by Eugene
Mullin. this three-part story of business and society will be liked. In
the leading roles are Joseph Kilgour, Harry Morey and Naomi Childers,
The subject was reviewed in the issue of Jan. l.'i,
THE HEART BREAKERS (Knickerbocker). Jan. 2S.— Jackie Saund-
ers is the luminary of this three-reel Star Feature drama. It is a well
sustained comedy, considering its length, and the story is bright and
interesting. The scenes are varied, many of them having been taken
at the seashore. Miss Saunders is vivacious and attractive in the
character of an heiress who passes herself off as her maid, in order to
be loved for herself alone. The rest of the cast is capable. The picture
was produced by the Hockhimer Brothers.
DESTINY (Essanay). Jan. 2i>.— Wm. J. Bryan would, unquestion-
ably, indorse this picture. It contains a powerful temperance lecture
and is a rattling good picture as well. It tells the story of a bright
youn<2: man whoe one failing is drink. His life is nearly wrecked
through his weakness, but he wins out at the finish. Bryant Wash-
burn. Ruth Stonehouse and Charles J. Stine are the leaders of a
satisfactory cast.
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THE MOVING PICTURE W URLD
February 12, 1916
Fox Film Corporation.
THE SERPENT (Jan. 2o). — A five-reel vampire picture with Theda
Bara. That it is a well made picture cannot be denied; but it is a un-
wholesome offering and a vulgar one.
Metro Pictures Corporation.
THE UPSTART (Rolfe), Feb. 7; — In this satirical comedy, far re-
moved from the conventional photoplay, George LeGuere gives a clever
characterization of an erratic young idealist. Marguerite Snow is well
cast as the discontented wife of a priggish minister and James Lackaye
has comedy opportunities in the role of a judge. The picture is a
humorous treatment of love and divorce.
Mutual Film Corporation.
BUNGLING BILL. BURCLAR (Vogue), Jan. 2T.— A low comedy num-
ber, featuring Paddy McGuire as a burglar, who upsets life in a hotel.
The action is fast and furious and all of a rough house character. It
has moments of humor, but is not unusual except in the great rush of
action throughout.
SEE AMERICA FIRST, NO. 20, *ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS"
(Gaumontj, Jan. oO. — This film presents several interesting views of St.
Paul and Minneapolis. On the same reel with "Keeping Up with the
Joneses."
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont) .— In this number
of the McGinnises escapades. Pa McGinnis goes fishing in an alligator
pond. His experiences with Ma at bis side passing encouraging re-
marks are very amusing.
AROUND THE WORLD (Cub), Jan. 28.— This comedy will be found
very acceptable. The comedian. George Ovey, in his usual role of Jerry,
does very good work. Jerry changes the position of two baby car-
riages and their occupants, one white and the other black. In making
his escape he takes advantage of a stray aeroplane, which is wrecked
on the Cannibal Islands. One objectionable scene in the picture, we
understood, was to be eliminated. This would leave the production a
thoroughly enjoyable one.
HE THOUGHT HE WENT TO WAR (Vogue), Jan. 30.— A farce
comedy in which the center of attraction has a remarkable dream. In
the dream he has various unpleasant experiences as a soldier.
This wHl be found quite an amusing picture.
A CLEVER COLLIE'S COME BACK (Falstaff), Feb. 1.— A comedy
subject in which a collie dog is featured. The young married couple
move to the country, where the discontented dog performs so many
stunts at night that they fear ghosts and move back. The dog is well
trained- The number will perhaps have special appeal to children.
BILLY VAN DEUSEN'S WEDDING EVE (Beauty). Feb. 2.— This is
a farce comedy of an indifferent sirt. Its people are distinctly not of
the better class — a husband spending his evenings at poker, a pros-
pective husband alluded to as "the fatted calf" who is to be "led to the
slaughter." spends one of the last evenings of his single life In a
drinking dive, and so on.
HARRY'S HAPPY HONEYMOON (Falstaff), Feb. 3.— In this comedy
number, a young couple, just married, evade their friends and take the
train. On board this a baby is left on their hands, which leads to
amusing complications, among them a charge of kidnapping. The num-
her is not very strong in plot, but quite pleasing.
SAMMY VS. CUPID (Vogue), Feb. 3.— Sanimy Burns is featured In
this low comedy number. He starts out for a stroll and has numerous
adventures. Some of the scenes are taken in a gymnasium and a
hurlesque wrestling match is featured. Rough, but laughable in spots.
MAMMY'S ROSE (American!, Feb. 4. — A one-reel picture founded on
the well-known song. "Mighty lak a Rose." This will please the aver-
age audience, particularly because of its relationship to the song. The
picture is not a remarkable one in any respect, and is at times incon-
sistent, but is pleasant in sentiment.
THE LAIRD O'KNEES (Beauty). Feb. 6.— Good entertainment can
he obtained from this farce comedy, in which two vaudeville artists
down on their luck fall briefly in pleasant places. A mistake made by
a rich widow at the pier where she is expecting a Laird from Scotland
establishes an amusing situation.
WON BY ONE (Beauty), Feb. t). — A comedy number, featuring Neva
Gerber. Hugh Bennet. Dick Rosson and others. The scenes occur in a
country hotel and the plot is of a slightly burlesque character. It con-
cerns a theft of jewels and the efforts of some amateur detectives to
trace the thief. This does mt get a very strong hold on the interest
and is only fairly humorous.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
THE WHITE ROSETTE (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe). Feb. o.—
Made at the studios of the American Film Co., this five-reel produc-
tion will be found to be an excellent sample of the Mutual Masterpicture
de luxe. The finished acting of Eugenie Forde is one of the attractive
points of the picture. The story presents a love tale first of ancient
times and then of modern times, but identical in character, with the
exception of the climax. A production that will please any audience
by way of its artistic handling.
THE DRIFTER (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe), Feb. 7. — A five-reel
production from the Gaumont studios. The story, written by John
■Clymer. treats of a young divinity student who has a propensity for
racetrack gambling, and is expelled from the college before his term Is
out. Later he turns over a new leaf, and on his way home he takes
the clothes from a minister, hi^ txact double who has been killed in a
railway wreck, and impt T.'0nates him, filling his oflfice in a new pas-
torate with satisiaction. The story is somewhat improbable, but is at
the same time entertaining.
LILLO OF THE SULU SEAS (American), Feb. S.— A three-part
drama featuring Harold Lockwood and May Allison. The story is a
pleasant one of a romantic type, but not especially well constructed,
and is therefore not at all times clear. It treats of the fortunes of a
young man who was sent by his father to the south seas to get an
understanding of the oyster industry. While there he falls in love
with the daughter of an oyster gatherer, and later returns again to
make her his wife.
THE SPIRIT OF THE "GAME (Thanhouser) , Feb. 9.— A three-reel
college story, written by Clinton H. Stag. Morris Foster appears as a
disconsolate substitute, who thinks he is to be left out of the game.
The captain of the team goes on a "celebration" and the sub. is called
upon to take his place next day. He wins the game by a touchdown at
the last moment, and later gets the girl. The story is a pleasing one
and handled with a fair degree of strength. It has no very dramatic
moments, but there is a real football game pictured, taken on the
grounds of Columbia University.
ACCORDING" TO ST. JOHN (Mustang). Feb. 11.— Jack Richardson is
featured in this three-part production, the moral of which works out
very nicely in the end. The story portrays a rough western type of
man being converted to the gospel through the sweet personality of the
minister's daughter. When the minister's son, who has turned out to
be a bandit, robs the stage coach, the convict sends a letter to the sheriff
telling him to call at his cottage and he will find the rohber and his
plunder. Having found the cache of the thief he takes possession of
its contents and gives himself up, in place of the other man.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS NO. 6. 1916 (Pathe), Jan. 19.— One of the interest-
ing items of this issue is a view of the submarine E2 which was de-
stroyed by an internal explosion in the Brooklyn Navy Yards. An-
other touches on the subject of "preparedness." giving us glimpses of
the U. S. Army and Navy. The various methods of educating the public
how to prevent the distribution of the "grip" germ is instructive as
well as interesting.
PATHE NEWS NO. 7. 1916 (Pathe). Jan. 22.— Views of the new blast
furnaces put into operation by the Government, at Le Creusot, France,
are interesting. There is also shown a primitive method of spearing
eels through the ice, on the Shrewsbury River, at Red Bank, N. J.,
after the manner of the Eskimos. The ice harvest at Cazenovia Lake.
N. Y., is also interesting.
HEADDRESSES OF HOLLAND ( Photocolor ) . Jan. 24. — A quaint and
interesting study of the various headdresses used in different parts of
Holland. This is on the same reel with "Au Sable Chasm."
AU SABLE CHASM (Picturesque America) (Globe), Jan. 24. — Show-
ing many beautiful views of one of the beauty spots in New York State
and of the East.
SHOOTING AT RANDOM (Starlight). Jan. 29.— Another Heine and
Louie comedy which is amusing. The plots of these comedies do not
differ very materially at any time, but each one being treated in a some-
what different manner usually assures good entertainment for those
who like farce comedy. The closing scenes show the blowing up of a
building by a bomb placed near it through the vengeful disposition of
Louie.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
HAZEL KIRKE (Gold Rooster Play). Jan. 28.— This is a pleasing five-
part version of the old play by Steele MacKaye, featuring Pearl White,
with a supporting cast consisting of William Riley Hatch, Bruce McRae
and Creighton Hale. The play has been produced hy the Whartons,
and will be found satisfactory in this respect. Pearl White does not
fit as easily into the role of Hazel Kirke as she has into other roles
that we have seen her play. Nevertheless the play is pleasing withal.
THE RED CIRCLE, NO. 7 ("The Third Degree") (Balboa), Jan. 29.—
"The Third Degree" is the title of this episode of "The Red Circle."
In it Alma La Salle (Lillian West) is put through the third degee on
the accusation of a theft of jewelry from the ball at the seaside inn
where she has stolen among other things a necklace from June Travis.
The jewels are discovered at last hidden in the heels of a pair of old
shoes with which Alma is on her way to "Smiling Sam," head of a
gang of thieves. In this number the Red Circle again influences June
Travis, and she liberates a monkey from his organ-grinding master
who maltreats him. An interesting episode.
Signal Film Corporation.
THE GIRL AND THE GAME (Chapter 6. "Helen's Wild Ride"). Jan.
31.— "Helen's Wild Ride" is the title of this thrilling chapter of the
serial. In her wild ride down the railroad track on a hand car she
jumps on the back of the train on which a couple of safe robbers are
trying to escape. Later in the game she leaps from a rising draw-
bridge. This latter feat is an especially daring one, and the W3nder is
that the young woman escapes without as much as a sprained ankle.
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
HER NAUGHTY EYES (L-KO), Feb. 9.— Another version of the
familiar plot in which the leading lady has a winking eye. In this
case Alice Howell is the victim of a hypnotist, who causes her to flirt
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with every man she meets, including the minister when he is marrying
her to another. This is not new but quite amusing.
ACROBATIC ACT (Powers), Feb. 10.— A half reel, featuring Miss
Leizel, a well-known vaudeville performer, in work on the rings, rope
and trapeze. The act is a good one of its kind.
LEAP AND LOOK THEREAFTER (Joker). Feb. 12,— One of the fun-
niest low comedies made by this company for some time. Mrs. Bill
Durham's efforts to cure her husband of smoking bring about laugb-
able complications. Gale Henry and Wm. Franey play the leads. A
good number of the type.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK, NO. S (Uncle Sam, Fisherman. Postmaster,
Health Officer) (Powers), Feb. IL*. — An exceptionally entertaining
series of glimpses into the government seal preserves in Alaska and
the way whales are harpooned and cut up. Also contains instructive
views taken in the post office and public health departments.
man's story and a few scenes in the concluding reel that might better
be eliminated. The plot follows the lives of two sisters of contrasting
character, and the production contains much interesting detail.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
SEPTEMBER MOURNING (L-KO). Feb. 6. — A two-reel ecentric
number, featuring Gertrude Selby. H. Pathe Lehrman. Cene Rogers and
Chas. Wininger. The action of the first reel contains some laughable
moments, centering about the usual park flirtations. In the second reel
the two artists invade the grounds of a girls' school, where they watch
the girls dancing and try to choose a subject to pose for September
Morn. This, of course, is not in the best of tone, but it escapes any
pronounced vulgarity and has enough amusing features to keep the
observer interested. Some of the settings in the second reel are quite
picturesque.
A KNIGHT OF THE RANGE (Red Feather Photo-Plays), Feb. 7.—
A five-reel melodrama of the West with plenty of dash and rough
riding. It is a pretty well made picture full of unexpected thrills.
Harry Carey has the lead and makes a fine hero. Oline Golden is
wholly acceptable in the role of ingenuous heroine. It is wholesome
and we count it a picture to please the hearts of the majority.
THE INSURANCE SWINDLERS (Universal Special), Feb. 7.— No. 9
of the "Graft" Series. The weirdest and most sensational of this series
thus far offered. Tom Larnigan, while investigating the insurance trust,
is locked in a vault. He is taken out. presumably dead, and placed in
a casket. Later Dorothy jars the casket so that it breaks the sus-
pended animation with which he is afflicted, and restores him to life.
He then paralyses the head of the trust by his appearance at a board
meeting. The instalment is interesting, though hardly plausible. The
situations are well handled.
YUST FROM SWEDEN (Gold Seal), Feb. 8.— A three-reel number.
by Robert Z. Leonard, featuring the author and Ella Hall. They first
appear as a couple just arrived from Sweden. He gets a job in a lumber
camp. The two characters are finely handled. Marc Robbins is also
pleasing as Orvell and Rex de Roselll as the foreman. The develop-
ment Is natural and holds the interest well. The foreman fells a tree
upon Karl and while the latter is bedfast from the injuries tries to
steal his wife. The situation is saved by the arrival of the manager.
This is close to the soil and wen presented in every way.
THE HIGH FLIERS (Victor), Feb. 0.— A two-reel number, featuring
Harry C. Meyers and Rosemary Theby. This follows the style of
George Ade's fables and is amusing throughout. The two leading
characters. Miss High Life and Mr. Dude, are well portrayed, also those
of Miss Plain and Mr. Honest. The first couple marries and comes to
grief because they try to live in a $200 flat on $20 a week ; the second
couple fares better. The subtitles are full of modern slang and make
entertaining reading. The close is not as strong as might have been
expected, but the offering as a whole is pleasing.
THE LIVING LIE (Laemmlel, Feb. 10. — A three-reel number, by F.
McGrew Willis, featuring Mina Cunard, Malcolm Blevins and Jock
Livingston. This deals with the life of a poor girl, born In bad sur-
roundings. She becomes an artist's model, but longs for a better life.
She eventually marries a doctor and then turns back to the old life in
a moment of weakness. The influence of their sick child later reunites
her with her husband. This lacks certain convincing qualities and
goes over familiar situations. The settings are very ordinary. It is on
the whole hardly up to the average.
THE TRAIL OF THE WILD WOLF (Imp). Feb. 11.— A fine two-reel
offering of the outdoor type, featuring Sydell Dowling, Rollis Clarke.
Edith Roberts. Frank Smith and ^ Paul Panzer. The snow scenes are
well pictured and good suspense is maintained in the last reel when
the Wolf abducts Doris and is brought to his death by the hero after
a hard hand-to-hand combat. A well presented subject of a familiar,
but enjoyable, type.
V-L-S-E, Inc., Specials
THE CODS OF FATE (Lubini, Jan. 24.— In addition to presenting
an entertaining dramatic story, this five-part picture, from a scenario
by Daniel Carson Goodman, offers a number of spectacular soenes in
showing a factory fire and a train wreck. Both are extremely well
handled. Numbered in a well balanced cast are Richard Buhler.' Rosetta
Brice, Francis Joyner and William H. Turner.
A NIGHT OUT (Vitagraph). Jan. 31. — A five-reel Vitagraph Blue
Ribbon farce on the melodrama plan. Mae Robeson is featured : but
the cast is the best this studio has to offer, and couldn't be beaten very
easily. Flora Finch, Hughie Mack, Kate Price, William Shea and a
goodly bunch of juveniles are seen. The ending is especially amusing.
It Is a bit too long, but makes a good ottering, and the laughs, not
infrequent at worst, grow better toward the close.
SOULS IN BONDAGE (Lubin), Jan. 31. — This picture is very well
acted by Nance O'Nell and those in her support and should draw, de-
spite one obvious defect in the development of Daniel Carson Good-
World Film Corporation.
THE BALLET GIRL illraily). .Ian. J4.— Alice Brady is the very
pleasing star of this adaptation of Compton MacKenzie's novel, "Carni-
val." She gives a capital performance in a picture of varying merit,
based on the tragedy of a dancer and the career of her daughter. Hol-
brook Blinn, co-star with Miss Brady, has a part of few possibilities.
The character of a clown is sympathetically acted by Alec B. Francis.
LOVE'S CROSSED TRAIL (Triumph-Equitable). Jan. 31.— A mystery
melodrama, directed by Joseph A. Golden and featuring Marie Empress
in the role of the partner of the proprietor of a gambling house. The
mystery centers around a murder and is not explained until the last
reel. The story lacks plausibility in its development, but offers some
exciting Incidents. Miss Empress is only moderately effective on the
screen.
Anna Held Photoplay Completed
Elaborate Film Presentation of International Stage Success
"Madame la Presidente" to Be Next Morosco Release
on Paramount Program.
ANNOUNCEMENT is made by the New York offices of the
Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company that Anna Held's in-
itial subject, "Madame La Presidente," has been completed
at the Los Ang-eles studios of this company and will be re-
leased on the Paramount Program, February 7th.
In its endeavors to give the inimitable Held a suitable vehicle
in which to make her first screen appearance, the Oliver Mor-
osco Photoplay Company searched the market thoroughly for a
subject with the idea in mind of obtaining a desirable play
regardless of expense. As a result, through Sanger & Jordan,
the exact story for Miss Held was purchased at a price which
ranks foremost among the large expenditures made for the film
rights to variou.s sta^e successes dui'ing the past year. This
then, represents an unusual expense already involved before
the actual work of production had even been commenced.
Staged with a lavish hand. Director Lloyd has succeeded In
giving the production a distinct French atmosphere as dis-
played in the furniture used, in the replication of the immensely
tall doors of the French chambers of Justice, the curious im-
ported telephone and other Items of detail all of which go to
make up the desired realism. A large and accomplished cast
is also presented in support of Miss Held, including such well-
known artists as Forrest Stanley, Herbert Standing, Page
Peters, Lydia Yeamans Titus. Helen Eddy. Howard Davies and
Dick LaStrange.
"Madami* La Presidente" is adapted from the play of the same
name by Maurice Hennequin and Pierre Veber. In Europe the
play enjo\ r.l r.rnaikable success and in this country it was
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adapted to the American stage by Jose G. Levy and staged by
George Marion. It was first produced with Fannie Ward in the
title role, here on Sept. 15, 1913, when it appeared on Broadway
with great success.
MANY OFFERS FOR "NE'ER DO WELL."
According to reports fi-om the San Francisco office of the
All Star Features Distributors, the ten act production of Rex
Beach's "Ne'er-Do-Well" is in big demand. The above concern
who have recently bought the production from the Selig Co.
are receiving many offers, a majority of which are from the
legitimate houses who want to rent the production outright.
"Of course the State right buyer is also in evidence," said Mr.
Lesser, president of the company, "but I will not close for any
territory until my arrival in New Y'ork."
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Manufacturers' Advance Notes
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"THE CRIME OF CIRCUMSTANCE" (Knickerbocker).
The Kiiiukerbooker Star Features Company will release a
strong tliree-part feature, February 4. "The Crime of Circum-
stance," featuring Lewis J. Cody, a popular screen star. The
story is based on a popular sentiment of today which condemns
too much reliance on circumstantial evidence in cases where
the death sentence is possible.
"The Crime of Circumstance" shows a young attorney suc-
cessfully bringing- about the death sentence of a man Innocent
Scene from "The Crime of Circumstance" (Knickerbocker).
of crime; the helpless victim goes to his death, while the
unfolding of the drama shows that the crime was committed
by the brother of the prosecuting attorney. There are many
strong dram^atic situations, much heart interest and a plot
that will hold to the end. The release day is February 4th,
on the General Film program.
KALEM'S HELEN MAKES "A PERILOUS SWING."
The rombinution of riding feats and laili'oad thrills which
has been promised followers of the Kalem "Hazards of Helen"
pictures should serve to make this popular series of even
greater interest than in the past. It enables fresh material to
be introduced into the stories and it also becomes possible to
lift the stories into new channels.
"The Perilous Swing" is an excellent example of the combi-
nation of the popular railroad feats with the new element of
interest. Helen Gibson contributes some daring' riding in this
episode of the series when she is pursuing a gang sought by
the sheriff. There are a number of lesser thrills leading up to
the smashing climax. The culprits reach the drawbridge
before Helen, and after binding the gate-tender, raise the
bridge. Helen has spurred her horse to breakneck speed and as
she reaches the bridge and it rises there is a tense moment as
she struggles to bring the horse to a stop, succeeding only on
the very brink of the river bank.
Then the big punch comes. Unaware of its danger the Lim-
ited is seen rushing along towards the bridge. Helen faces a
terrible problem, but her mind works quickly. Taking up the
lariat at her saddle, she whirls it to the end of the bridge
girder in mid-air. She then slips from the saddle and swings
through space and succeeds in getting a hold on a bridge
girder and crawling down to the gate -tender's shack she
quickly lowers the bridge just as the train thunders across.
"THE RIGHT TO LIVE" (United).
A fouf reel production entitled "The Kit;ht to Live" will be
released by the United Photo-Plays Co. of Chicago on February
1. The locale and basis of this picture are entirely Chicago.
The wet and dry question is gone into, and special attention
is given to the Sunday closing of saloons which was recently
put in force for the first time in Chicago's history. A capable
company have worked in this production under the direction
of C. H. Ferrell. formerly connected with the Kalem company.
GYPSY O'BRIEN WITH METRO.
Gypsy O'Brien, who has a lea(]i*ng role in support of Mme.
Petrova. in "The Soul Market," a forthcoming Metro wonder-
play, makes her screen debut in this feature. It has been found
from parts of the picture which have been run off at the
Popular Plays and Players studio, that Miss O'Brien screens
exceedingly well. She is a young- woman noted for her singular
beauty and Titian hair. Miss O'Brien began her stage career
as one of the famous beauties of the London Gaiety Theater
company in London. Within a season she was playing the in-
genue leads.
PATHE'S "IRON CLAW" HAS SOME GREAT FLOOD
SCENES.
In the forthcoming Pathe serial "The Iron Claw" director
Edward Jose secured some very remarkable flood effects. He
hired an island off the coast of South Carolina and witli the
aid of a gang of negro workmen built a dike which shut out
the ocean from a little bay. Here he put up some buildings
and then at the proper time broke the dike and let the water
sweep over his houses. The result was that his flood scenes are
remarkably realistic, and furnish some real thrills.
METRO ACTORS INVADE PRINCESS THEATER.
More than two hundred persons were used on the stage and
in the auditorium of the Princess Theater, in Thirty-ninth
street. New York City, to make the sensational theater scenes
for "The Soul Market," the forthcoming Metro wonderplay in
which Mme. Petrova is starred. Not only were scenes photo-
graphed of the audience, but interesting and pertinent scenes
were staged in the boxes, dressing rooms, foyer and on the
stage. A group of chorus girls from the Hippodrome were
used in the stage scenes, and the audience was made up of
supernumeraries in evening clothes. The scenes were directed
by Francis J. Grandon and Virtus Scott, both of whom recently
joined the Metro staff of directors producing with the Popular
Plays and Players.
COLLIER IN "GETTING MARRIED."
William Collier, well-knoWn stage comedian signed for the
Triangle by the New York Motion Picture Corporation, has
Scene from "Getting Married" (Triangle-Keystone).
nearly completed his Mack Sennett comedy, "Getting Married."
and is preparing to devote all his time to a new five-reel
Kay-Bee feature which Walter Edwards is directing for Ince.
Since his arrival on the Coast Collier has been dividing his
time between the two studios. "Buster," Collier's step-son,
has convinced Ince that he has ability far beyond his fourteen
years, and is to have an important part in a forthcoming Kay-
Bee production.
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"THE DRAGNET" (Selig).
"The Dragnet." a Selig mutlple reel diania, produced by Frank
Beal from the story written by U'illard Mack, is to be released
in General Film Service on Monday. February 7th. A noteworthy
cast of Selig stars will enact in this drama, including" Harry
Mestayer, Wheeler Oakman. Al \V. Filson and Vivian Reed.
"The Dragnet" is a story of the underworld in which James
Durkin. carrying the stigma of a prison term, resolves to do
the right thing and tinally comes into his own. There is a
Scene from "The Dragnet" (Selig).
desperate hand to hand li^;ht between a detective and the perse-
cuted Durkin. and how the detective's hard heart is finally
touched, contributes to the heart interest of a drama, which is
replete with fine photography, talented acting and tense situa-
tions.
Harry Mestayer in the role of "James Durkin" does much
the best work in his motion pictui-e career, and Wheeler Oak-
man. Al W. Filson and Vivian Reed uphold the standards of
talented motion picture acting.
"The Dragnet" carries a strong moral lesson and is worthy
of presentation in any moving picture theater.
"THE PRIMITIVE STRAIN" (Essanay).
In "The Primitive Strain,' a three-act drama of the north
country. Essanay is continuing its policy of producing several
stories of red-blooded, out-door life which afford an opportunity
for romantic color and spectacular settings.
Edward Arnold and Nell Craig take the leads. The father of
the young minister on his death bed confesses to his son that
in the great north the boy has a half sister, daughter of a
French-Canadian girl whom he wronged.
The young clerg>'man sets out to find her and make
restitution, as was his father's last wish. He builds a mission
near a dance hall and gambling den saloon. He meets the
dance hall queen. Nell Craig, and is infatuated.
The saloon keeper is incensed when the inhabitants of the
Scene from "The Primitive Strain" (Essanay).
settlement prefer the mission to his saloon on Sunday and to
keep the girl from attending services he locks her in her room
and attacks her. She escapes to the cabin of the minister and
tells the story of her life. She is his sister. The clergyman —
now nothing more than a man willing to avenge his woman
kind — kills the saloon keeper. When he returns to his cabin
the girl is dead.
KLEINE FINISHES "THE FINAL CURTAIN" (Kleine-
Edison).
"The Final Curtain." a story of business and the theater, for-
merly announced as "Our Lady of Laughter." has been set for
release on the Kleine-Edison Program as the initial February
production scheduled for February 2nd.
"The Final Curtain" features Arthur Hoops and Alma Han-
Ion, and aside from tlie splendid work of this pair, the subject
is characterized by a story of unusual power destined to appeal
Scene from "The Final Curtain" (Kleine-Edison).
uni\ersall>" to all classes of photopl.ay entliusiasts. The central
theme is the inevitable clash that occurs when the "artistic
temperament" meets so-called "solid respectability," through the
marriage of a dainty Broadway star to a magnet of the w^ool
trust. In the role of the star. Miss Hanlon does what is un-
question.ibly the greatest work of her career, ably supported
by .\rthur Hoops, whose portrayal of the business man is a
delightful bit of ciiaracter delineation.
"BUNGLING BILL, BURGLAR" (Vogue).
Jack Dilloii, resourceful Vogue director, has produced an-
other screaming one-reel Vogue comedy, entitled "Bungling
Bill, Burglar," to be released January 27th. The play shows
one big thrilling day in the life of Bill, in which he bungles hiq
job so artistically that at bedtime he swears oft on "bungling"
entirely. His efforts to increase his treasury and "pad his
pockets" result in the complete disturbance of a hotel full of
people and particularly the plans of a pair of Newlyweds. Bill's
attempt to rob a pretty bad article of his ill-gotten gains re-
sults in a terrific chase, during which Director Dillon arranges
a number of exciting accidents.
.\rthur Moon plays the part of the Western bad man against
whose bags of gold Bill's bungling operations are directed.
Patty McQuire is the grotesque, laughable Bill — always comic,
Scene from "Bungling Bill, Burglar" (Vogue).
always in a predicament, always apparently very serious. Rus3
Powell and Pricilla Dean enliven the action with some very
fast work as the Newlyweds. One of their first exciting affairs
is to elope, steal a minster and compel him to marry them in
a speeding Ford — an exceedingly dangerous effort as the min-
ister seemed to fully appreciate because he collapsed as soon
as the ceremony was over.
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February 12, 1916
"THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE" (Lasky).
Produced by Cecil B. De Mille, "The Trail of tlie Lonesome
Pine." with Charlotte Walker as the star, in the role in which
she achieved her greatest success on the dramatic stage, will
be released by the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company on
the Paramount Program on February 14th.
The photoplay written by Mr. De Mille, is based on the dra-
LEWIS J. CODY, IN KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEAT-
URE.
Lewis J. Cody, who has had a long and very successful stage
career, will be seen in a current release of the Knickerbocker
Star Feature, "The House of Mystery." He is especially re-
membered for his masterly work in "Pierre of the Plains,"
"The Virginian" and "Jimmie Valentine." One of his most suc-
cessful screen dramas was "The Mating," in which he starred
with Bessie Barriscale. In "The House of Mystery," Mr. Cody
plays the part of the young prosecuting attorney, whose "but-
terfly wife," easily lured into the way of the bright lights by
a wayward brother of tlie attorney, finds themselves in a mesh
of circumstances which result in crime. Mr. Cody acquits him-
self with honors in the drama, wiiich promises to be one of the
strongest releases on the General Film Program January 21,
from the Knickerbocker Star Features.
Scene from "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" (Lasky).
GADEN PLAYS TWO ROLES IN LATEST GARRICK
FEATURE.
Alexander Gaden, leading man with the Jacksonville Gau-
mon Company, under the direction of Richard Garrick, plays
two roles in Gaumont's latest feature, "The Drifter," to be re-
leased as a Mutual Masterpicture, February 7. The story is
swiftly moving and unique, telling of two men and a girl —
nien who, both having been trained for the ministry, and both
almost exactly alike in feature, fall in love with the same
woman. And the woman finds love in her heart for both men,
before the story is told.
Mr. Gaden, in tlie early part of the picture, is shown as a
college boy, later, as the other character of the story, a young
minister, and after that in niini.sterial garb only in the per-
i^ona]it\ of the tirst man. The role taxes the artistry of Mr.
Gaden to the fullest, but those who are familiar with his fin-
matic version by Eugene Walter from the novel by Jolin
Fox, Jr.
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" is a romance of the Cum-
berland mountains. Before Miss Walker appeared in the stage
version under the direction of Klaw & Erlanger, she spent some
time in the locale of the play.
In the cast of Lasky piayei's who appear in support of Miss
Walker are Theodore Roberts, Thomas Meighan and Earl Fox.
"BUNGLE'S RAINY DAY" (Vim).
"Bungles," the funniest of film fun-makers, makes his first
appearance in the Vim comedies, on the General Film Pro-
gram, February 10, in "Bungle's Rainy Day." "Bungles" is
Fernandea Perez, recently from Italy, where he terminated a
contract with an Italian Film Co.. on account of the war. He
was formerly known as "Tweedledum." In "Bungle's Rainy
Day," we find Bungles studying the problem of carrying an
umbrella for the protection of his new suit. His deliberations
result in grave misfortunes, whicii grow in intensity until he
is forced to forget his despair as he finds his sweetheart has
jilted him. In his pursuit for his sweetheart, consternation
reigns generally, piano movers are upset, enemies of Bungles
Scene from "Bungle's Rainy Day" (Vim).
rally their forces, and Bungles gets a beating out by a terrific
drenching by the Fire Department.
Bungles learns that it never rains but it pours, and he
learns how all might liave been averted by a quick decision
on the matter of an umbrella. Bungles is well supported by
Elsie MacLeod. This film is but the forerunner of a series
of funny Vim Comedies in which Bungles will have an im-
portant place.
Scene from "The Drifter" (Gaumont).
nished methods, and intelligent impersonations are assured of
a thoughtful, gifted dual characterization.
Scenes taken at Tulane Univei-sity, in New Orleans, show the
actor in picturesque setting, suri-ounded by students in the
school who found picture-making well suited to their inclina-
tions. And when after being privileged to talk, for the cam-
era, to lovely Miss Lucille Taft, who plays the heroine in the
story, the boys were each paid for their share in the scene.
they voted unanimously to desert "law" for good, and take up
screen acting.
Mr. Gaden is also shown in many interesting scenes in "The
Drifter" taken at the New Orleans racetrack, scenes that are
at all times the real thing in races, horse-flesh and enthusiasm.
Director Garrick was shown every consideration by members of
the sporting fraternity in New Orleans, and incidents of track
and race shown in the forthcomin.g picture should prove of ex-
ceptional value.
PATHE'S "THE HORRORS OF WAR" MAKING FINE
RECORDS.
Pathe's "The Horrors of War" has proved to be one of the
strongest bookers of the past twelve months. Exhibitors who
booked it for one day have had to arrange for longer runs
owing to the great interest it has aroused. Manager Holah of
Pathe's Cincinnati office, for instance, writes that the Alhambra,
a large theater in the downtown district of that city, has
booked it for a two weeks' solid run after the management
had personally inspected it. Mr. Weigel. the well-known Cin-
cinnati exhibitor, iDOoked it at once on review, and will adver-
tise the picture heavily. Mr. Holah reports that the Cincinnati
exhibitors are unanimous in saying that it is the greatest
war picture ever shown in Cincinnati.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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BOOKING "THE BATTLES OF A NATION."
The Buffalo Times Motion Picture Department announces that
it has just released to exhibitors "The Battles of a Nation"
which, heretofore, has only been seen in the first-class legiti-
mate houses throughout the country. John P. Miller (Mr. Nor-
man E. Mack's personal representative) has decided to book
the e.\hibitors direct from this territory, which will cover
greater New York, New Jersey, Delaware and the New Eng-
land states.
The exhibitors will be permitted, even encouraged, to view
"The Battle of a Nation" in their projection room before book-
ing. The picture is playing this week at the Majestic theater
in Brooklyn, having opened there last Sunday to overwhelming
business.
"BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" NOW "LOVE'S CROSS
ROADS."
"Behind Closed Doors," the Equitable production which was
to have been released Monday. January 31st, and in which Marie
Empress and Wright Huntington co-star, will make its screen
bow under an entirely new title.
The picture is to be known as "Love's Cross Roads," and will
go over the Equitable program as the regular release and with
no change other than the title. The change in title was made
necessary by reason of the releasing, two weeks ago, by an-
other producing company, of a feature which parallels the
story, in a way, and "which bore a title rather similar.
"Behind Closed Doors" consequently will be known as "Love's
Cross Roads."
"HOP, THE DEVIL'S BREW" (Bluebird).
Government officials co-operated with the Smalleys in pro-
ducing "Hop, the Devil's Brew," for Bluebird Photoplays. The
basis of the scenario, furnished by Lois Weber, is the fight
customs officials are making against opium smuggling and the
traffic in other habit-forming drugs, as related in the writing
of Rufus Steele, in the Saturday Evening Post and other papers.
Because they believe the multiple reeler will serve an ex-
cellent purpose in exposing the smugglers and their illicit traf-
fic. Revenue oi^icials in San Francisco gave every aid they could
in making the scenes authentic and truly representative of the
exciting conditions surrounding the desperate occupation.
The flght against the opium smugglers affords opportunity
for numerous scenes and situations of a highly sensational
nature. Very faithfully and true to actual conditions and cir-
cumstances are they recorded. Lively encounters and sensa-
tional "chase" incidents are pictured along the water front and
among the wharves of San Francisco. Scenes incident to the
search of an ocean liner for contraband drugs are shown, and
the method and manner in which the smugglers secrete and
deliver to Chinatown their store of opium are vividly protrayed.
The raid upon Chinatown, during which the Revenue officer
discovers his wife in an opium smoking parlor and learns for
the first time that she is a drug addict; pictures of San Fran-
cisco's underworld, and the evil workings of the "opium gang"
are recorded in authentic scenes of a most sensational nature.
The Smalleys directed the picture and Phillips Smalley and
Lois Weber enact the principal characters. These favorites
have roles excellently suited to their artistic abilities, always
Scene from Hop, the Devil's Brew" (Bluebird).
best exemplified when they have scenes together, as in the in-
stance of "Hop, the Devil's Brew."
Lois Weber pictures the opium-stricken wife with a fine
sense of the fitness of things; she makes the character a woman
of noble purposes, stultified by the deady effects of opium, and
still refrains from the temptation, always at hand, to over-
picture the debasing results of narcotics. As the Revenue of-
ficer Phillips Smalley has a fine, manly part, robust and reso-
lute, quite suited to both his physical and artistic qualifications.
"THE DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE."
The Cub Comedy release for February 4 entitled "The Defec-
tive Detective," presents as its featured comedian Billy Arm-
strong, who makes in this picture his initial appearance as a
David Horsley player. Armstrong will be remembered as a
former associate of Charles Chaplin, having played opposite
that comedian in "By the Sea," "The Bank" and other Essanay
productions.
The introduction nf an .Arnistmnfr picture as a Cub release
Scene from "The Defective Detective" (Cub).
makes the first break in the long chain of productions of this
brand made with George Ovey as the star. Ovey will, of course,
continue to be featured in a company of his own, but his pic-
tures will be alternated in the release chart for the time being
with those made by the Armstrong company.
In the nature of its productions "The Defective Detective"
is different than past Cub releases with George Ovey. The
methods of the two comedians are entirely dissimilar so that
a different type of comedy vehicle is required for each.
In "The Defective Detective" Armstrong is supported by an
excellent comedy cast, including Tommy Hayes, an English
comedian of considerable reputation, and Grace Gibson, who
plays the leading feminine part.
Using the first subject as a criterion, the Armstrong releases
should prove as popular as those featuring George Ovey.
DURING the big factory scene, which was made in Jack-
sonville, Florida, for "Man and His Soul," the big Metro
feature in which Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne
are starred, the Moyor, Chief of Police, Chief of the Fire De-
partment, and other city officials, were the guests of honor.
The officials gave Director John W. Noble and Assistant Director
William Bailey every possible assistance, calling out the entire
fire department and reserve police, to participate in the scene.
* * *
Blanche Sweet, under the direction of William C. De Mille,
is at the Lasky ranch on location, filming the exterior scenes
of "The Blacklist," a new production written especially for her
by William C. De Mllle and Marion Fairfax.
Ernest Warde, Thanhouser, director, has finished "Silas Mar-
ner," in which his distinguished father, Frederick Warde, is
starred. The cast includes almost all of the Thanhouser stars,
among them Valkyrien, the Baroness Dewitz. Mr. Warde pere
says he thinks that his son started out to even up accounts for
all the woodshed sessions of earlier days — and he succeeded.
Fathers — beware!
King Baggot and Edna Hunter have just finished producing
an Imp-Universal two reel drama, "Jim Slocan, No. 42393,"
being an automobile story, the scenario being written by Bob
Hill.
* * *
Cecil B. De Mille, director general of the Lasky studio, Char-
lotte Walker and the rest of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pin«
company, are up In the mountains doing the exterior scenes of
the John Fox novel.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Mr. Edward V. G. Scranton, well known In the motion picture
Industry, especially as location man for a number of the most
important American productions, sailed for Honduras and Mex-
ico on January 27, to locate scenes for a novel production under
the supervision of Mr. Curtis Dunham. The picture will fea-
ture Miss Helen Moller, the classic and Interpretative dancer.
• « •
"Homing Pigeons" is the title of a two reel Universal drama
Just completed by Director Kelley with Clara Byers playing
the leading role.
• • •
Reaves Eason has joined the Balboa company as assistant to
Henry King. Mr. Eason has had extensive experience as a di-
rector with the American and other well known picture pro-
ducing companies. Right now, he Is helping Mr. King put on a
five reel feature film.
• • •
Harry Benham has Just finished a two reel comedy with
Edna Pendleton, directed by Jack Harvey, called "Held for
Ransom."
PICTURE THEATERS PROJECTED
CLOVIS, CALIF.- — The Rex theater has been taken over by
A. C. Weaver.
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF. — Extensive improvements have
been made to the Hermosa theater.
OAKLAND, CALIF. — The Alcatraz theater is now being con-
ducted by Matthews and Chambers.
OAKLAND, CALIF. — Vance and Holton plan to erect a $100,000
modern fireproof moving picture theater at the corner of 17th
street and San Pablo avenue.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Extensive improvements have been
made to the Electric theater, located on Church street.
WOODLAKE, CALIF. — The Idle Hour is the name of a new
moving picture theater opened by O. Snyder.
DIVERNON, ILL. — The moving picture theater, conducted by
William J. Beynon, has been remodeled.
ROCK FALLS, ILL. — August Johannsen has taken over the
Grand theater.
STERLING, ILL. — C. A. Flinn and George D. Greenough, who
recently purchased the Grand theater, plan to make extensive
improvements to the house. These will include a new addition,
redecoration of the interior and the installation of a modern
ventilation system and pipe organ.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. — A moving picture theater is being
erected at 1830 Central avenue by the Bastian Realty Company.
Lessee, Walter O. Rouse.
WARSAW, IND. — O. L. Winslow has purchased the Bell the-
ater from C. A. Rigdon.
CLARION. lA. — The Hills building has been purchased by
Lamfers and Wilson, who will convert it into a moving picture
theater.
CRESCO, lA, — The opera house has been taken over by Dr.
E. H, Allen. It is being conducted as a first-class moving
picture theater.
WEST UNION, lA. — R. D. Fellows has purchased an interest
in the Cozy theater.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. — The Lotus theater has been taken
over by the Home National Bank.
AUGUSTA, KANS. — G. M. Smith has the contract to erect a
moving picture theater for F. G. Yates. The structure will cost
about $10,000.
HUTCHINSON, KANS.— C. B. Yost, 7% North Main street,
plans to expend about $5,000 in remodeling his moving picture
theater.
TOPEKA, KANS. — A moving picture theater of stone and
brick construction will be erected by Abe Jacobson, to cost
$10,000.
DANVILLE, KY. — A number of improvements have been made
to the Colonial theater. The house is conducted by M. G.
Weiseger.
FRANKFORT, KY. — The Capital theater has been redecorated;
gallery constructed; new heating and lighting system installed
and additional exits built. The improvements cost about $10,000.
IRVINE, KY. — The opera house has been taken over by Algin
Daniel.
LOUISVILLE, KY. — S. F. Ostrander is preparing plans for a
modern moving picture theater at 12th and Walnut streets. It
will cost approximately $25,000.
MAYSVILLE, KY. — Charles Triebel, who recently took over
the Pastime theater, plans to remodel the house.
DONALDSONVILLE, LA. — The Happy Hour theater Is now
being conducted by James Von Lotten.
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — S. S. Levy has opened a new moving
picture theater at the corner of Ursuline and Dorgenois streets.
It has been named the Eugie and has seating capacity for 1,000
persons.
SHREVBPORT, LA. — The Dreamland theater, conducted by
the Hippodrome Theater Company, has been thoroughly reno-
vated.
SACO, ME. — The Colonial is the name of a new moving picture
theater opened here.
BALTIMORE, MD. — Morris Klein, 1710 Eastern avenue, plans
the erection of a one-story moving picture theater, to cost
$20,000.
BALTIMORE, MD. — Consolidated Engineering Company has
the contract to erect a two-story brick fireproof moving picture
theater, 50 by 121 feet, at North avenue and 9th street, for the
Walbrook Amusement Company. It will have concrete slag
covered roof, wood floors, concrete sidewalks; cost $30,000.
MANISTIQUE, MICH. — The Princess theater is now being con-
ducted by Laurence Boudin and Edward Garden.
OWOSSO, MICH. — B. L. Converse plans to build a one-story
moving picture theater, 44 by 100 feet.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — A new moving picture theater is being
erected by the Regent Theater Company at 107-09 East 12th
street. The structure will cost $25,000.
LAMAR, MO. — The Airdome theater, conducted by D. A. Baker,
has been remodeled.
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The Rialto theater, recently purchased by
Benjamin P. Stromberg, has been remodeled and renamed the
Delmar.
BUTTE, MONT. — A modern fireproof moving picture theater
will be constructed by the Harrison Avenue Theater Company,
to cost $40,000.
BERWICK, N. H. — Herbert Sharp has opened a moving picture
theater on the second floor of the Davis and Clark building.
NEWPORT, N. H. — The armory building on Central street,
has been converted into a moving picture theater by H. Robin-
son.
BOUND BROOK, N. J. — A moving picture theater is being
erected on Main street by Milton A. Labaw.
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February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
985
Trade News ol the Week
Gathered by Our Own Correspondents
W^ant Better Censorship
Toronto Exchange Managers Call on Provincial Treasurer and Press Abolishment
of Clause in Censorship Act Relating to Recall of Films Already Passed—
General Grievances Also Taken Up— Who Participated.
Bv W. M. Gladish. Toronto Correspondent of Movins? Picture World.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. — A concerted move
against tlie censorship situation in
Ontario was made on Friday, January
21st, when the managers of four Toronto
exchanges, accompanied by M. H. Ludwig,
who is the legal adviser for the moving
picture interests in Toronto, appeared be-
fore Provincial Treasurer, Hon. T. W. Mc-
Garry, to press for the abolishment of
the clause in The Theaters and Cinemato-
graphs Act, which permits the Ontario
censors to recall a film for further con-
sideration after it has been once approveJ
by the board.
Complaints were registered regarding
the attitude of the censors and gener;'!
grievances were aired. In answer, the
government official promised to make ob-
servations with a view to changes, if
needed, either in the act or in the board
of censors. Mr. McGarry assured the film
men that the personnel of the censor
board would be speedily changed if the
necessity arose.
The delegation was made up of Mr. P.
Kauffman of the Famous Players Film
Service, Mr. Lennon of the Canadian Uni-
veral's Toronto branch, Mr. Z. M. Harris,
manager of the Toronto branch of the
Mutual, and Mr. D. Cooper of the Cooper
Film Exchange, representing Kleine fea-
tures.
orchestra floor at a different angle. Work
will be started immediately.
TWO EXHIBITORS GET WARNING
SENTENCES.
Recorder Geoffrion Imposes Limit Fine
for Evasion of New Tax Law.
The first convictions for failure on the
part of Montreal moving picture exhibitors
to observe the new civic by-law, providing
for the payment of one-cent tax by every-
one entering a place of amusement have
been recorded and the offenders were
givn the maximum penalty of a fine of
$40 and costs or two months in prison.
The two theaters against which convic-
tions were secured were the Maple Leaf,
390 St. Lawrence street, and the Midway
Photo-Play, 335 St. Lawrence street. Re-
corder Geoffrion imposed the sentences,
which were intended to stand as a warn-
ing to all amusement managers in Mon-
treal.
WILL REMODEL OLD THEATER
Articles of incorporation for Ontario
have been talvcn out for the Regent Thea-
ter Company, Toronto, with a capitaliza-
tion of $250,000, for the purpose of re-
building of the Majestic theater, Adelaide
street West, for moving picture purposes.
It is planned to spend at least
$75,000 in remodeling the house,
which will be known in the fu-
ture as The Imperial. The present
building will be purchased outright from
its present owner, A. J. Small, by the new
company, one member of which is E. L
Ruddy, head of E. L. Ruddy Co., Limited,
the sign and bill posting firm.
The plans include the removal of the en-
tire upper gallery and relaying of the
BUILD TORONTO NEST.
With the arrival of Mr. Spitzer of New
York, representing the Blue Bird Photo-
Plays, Inc., in Toronto, formal announce-
ment was made from the head office of
the Canadian Universal Film Company.
Limited, Toronto, that Blue Bird features
for Canada would be purchased and book-
ed by the Universal, although a separate
head office for the Blue Bird interests
would be opened in the Toronto office of
the Universal and distinct branches would
be opened in Montreal and in the Canadian
West,
Mr. Claire Hague, general manager of
the Canadian Universal, will supervise the
new company, but there will also be a
traveling manager who will look after the
bookings and general interest of Blue
Bird films in Canada. A comprehensive
advertising and publicity campaign in
Canada is contemplated and this will
probably be handled by the publicity de-
partment of the Canadian Universal.
Additions to Mutual Staff.
Jack Droy, one of the oldest moving
picture men in Toronto, has left the
Famous Players Feature Film Service in
order to become booking manager with
the local branch of the Mutual.
Maurice Kaffman and J. Davidson, the
latter having been with the Grand the-
ater. North Bay, Ontario, have been en-
gaged as traveling representatives for the
Mutual in the Ontario territory.
Children Can Come With Guardians.
After summoning several local moving
picture theater managers for permitting
the admission of children with adults
other than their parents into their thea-
ters. Chief of Police Whatley of Hamilton,
Ontario, found, upon communicating with
the Provincial authorities at Toronto, ihat
the law permitted any adult to take a
child into a moving picture house for a
performance.
WASHINGTON DRY LAW HELPS^
Spokane Exhibitors Pleased With Sub-
stantial Increase.
By S. Clark Patchin, Spokane Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
SPOKANE, WASH.— Most Spokane thea-
ter managers are reporting increases
in attendance since the inception of the
Washington dry law Jan. 1. In spite of
the zero weather, which has interfered
with a full realization of their anticipa-
tions in this regard, they report satisfac-
tory increases.
"Tlie weather has been a drawback,"*
said Manager Will T. Reed of the Casino,
"yet our business shows a marked in-
crease. We look to see the dry law bring
good business to the picture shows, as we
have argued all along that the nickles
and dimes that once went to the saloons
will now go to the picture shows."
Manager Ralph Ruffner of the Liberty
is enthusiastic. He said: "Our business is
just about all we can handle since the
first of the year. There has been a very
obvious increase in attendance. We are
looking for business to improve still
more."
The Clemmer, with a well established
clientele, feels the effects of the dry law
less than the other theaters, but busi-
ness is reported good at the home of the
Paramount features.
"Our business is good and is picking up
right along," said H. J. Brown of the Hip-
podrome, a picture theater which runs two
vaudeville acts.
E. Clarke Walker, manager of the Pan-
tages, a vaudeville house which is run-
ning "The Girl and the Game." said: "Our
business is fully 25 per cent, better than
it was for the same weeks in 1915. At-
tendance at all our shows is better and we
attribute it to the fact that people who
formerly loitered in the saloons now come
to the theater."
Another House in Tiny Village.
H. Kinley, formerly associated with
Manager Winn of the Strand of Newmar-
ket. Ontario, has started in opposition to
that house by opening the Patricia thea-
ter in the same town which has a popu-
lation of about 1,200. Mr. Kinley, whose
new theater seats 350, has decided to use
Mutual releases.
Manager Spence in Charge of Globe
An interesting change in the do\vntov»'n
theater circles of Toronto. Ontario, is that
Manager W. Spence, formerly in charge
of His Majesty's theater. Tonge street, is
now manager of the recently opened Globe
on Queen street. Metro and Fox features
are being show at the Globe, which has
been securing a nice share of business.
SPOKANE EXHIBITORS WANT NO
FEDERAL BOARD.
Federal censorship of moving pictures
has no friends among Spokane picture
theater managers. The Amusement Man-
agers' association of Spokane, comprising
all the theater managers, but chiefly the
picture sho'w men, because there are more
of them, has gone on record as opposed
to the so-called Smith-Hughes bill now
being threshed out before a house com-
mittee at Washington.
At a meeting of the managers a resolu-
tion of opposition was adopted and Ralph
Ruffnert manager of the Liberty theater,
and president of the association, wired the
committee and the eastern Washington
delegation the expression of the local
managers.
"PEACE" FILM DRAWS MANY.
Patriotic and enthusiastic audiences
have been witnessing J. Stuart Blackton's
preparedness film, "The Battle Cry of
Peace" at the Clemmer theater, which has
now been running five days to date.
Capacity houses with standing room
taken have witnessed the production daily.
It Is reported that the pictures are thrill-
ing spectators as "The Birth of a Nation"
never did.
On the opening night patriotic fever ran
nigh and was stimulated by the presence
of 100 members of the state guard.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Fight Film Appeal Lost
In Boston, the Court of Appeals Decides Against Kalisthenic Exhibition Company
Which Sued to Compel the Customs Collector at Portland to Admit Films for
Club Shows and Private Exhibitions — Opinion of the Court.
By William M. Flynn, Boston Correspon dent of Moving Picture World.
BOSTON, MASS. — Under a decision
handed down by the United States Cir-
cuit Court of Appeals here on Friday,
January 28, the moving picture films of
the Jess Willard-Jack Johnson heavy-
weight championship battle, fought at
Havana, Cuba, are excluded from the
United States. Judges Dodge and Bing-
ham concurred with Judge Putnam, who
wrote the opinion based upon the general
federal law barring fight films from the
county.
The case is the outgrowth of an attempt
by the Kalisthenic Exhibition Company,
Inc., to import the films at Portland, Me.
The films were lield by W. T. Emmons,
the United States Customs Collector at
Portland, who was acting under the stat-
utes. A request for an injunction re-
straining Collector Willis from interfer-
ing with the films, was filed Tvith Judge
Hale of the United States District Court
by the Kalisthenic corporation, but the
judge refused the petition and the cor-
poration appealed the case.
In its decision the Circuit Court of Ap-
peals referred to the existing federal law
and its accepted interpretation and added:
"It is plain that the film in any form,
whether positive or negative, Is barred
until there has been some positive action
on the part of the Treasury Department
to regulate its use In some manner which
the public morals would justify and sup-
port."
STATESMAN ACTS IN FILM.
Leading Citizens Make Film to Adver-
tise Savings Bank Life Insurance.
Former Governor David I. Walsh has
been landed upon the screen as an aid to a
venture to which he pledged his support
while he was chief executive of Massa-
chusetts.
The former governor is appearing in a
film which was taken for the express pur-
pose of advertising the benefits to be de-
rived from savings bank life insurance.
Savings bank life insurance, which is said
to be of incalculable benefit to the working
classes, was one of his pet projects and
mainly through his efforts a resolve was
passed by the Massachusetts legislature
last year authorizing the expenditure of
$2,500 for the purpose of giving publicity
to this kind of Insurance.
Miss Alice Grady, secretary to Louis D.
Brandeis, President Wilson's latest ap-
pointee to the United States Supreme
Bench, wrote the scenario. Besides former
Governor Walsh, several state officials and
other prominent people of Massachusetts
are included in the cast.
The success of this experiment is likely
to establish a precedent for several sim-
ilar movements in the state of Massachu-
setts and Is another instance of the trem-
endous educational value and powerful
Infiuence of the film upon the minds of the
public.
BAD BILL DIES.
The old "Birth of a Nation" bill, which
was introduced into the legislature this
year as an added section to the anti-Afri-
can dodger petition, died a natural death.
The proponents of the measure drew such
a drastic bill that the hearing before the
joint legislative committee on judiciary
at the State House was a joke, although
there was a respectable representation of
film men on hand to meet the issue if the
occasion arose.
Senator Robert Washburn of Worcester
assailed the censorship section of the bill.
He said it was dangerous as It not only
served to create a censorship of films, but
the theater and the press as well. Sena-
tor Washburn, who is looked upon in the
legislature as a "king of satire," made It
appear that ridicule was almost as essen-
tial to existence as the atmosphere.
Senator Washburn's text was taken up
by Grenville S. MacFarland, New England
representative of the Hearst interests, who
elaborated upon the remarks of the Sena-
tor from Worcester and pointed out the
dangers which were contained in that sec-
tion of the bill. James H. Devlin, Jr., as-
sistant corporation counsel of the city
of Boston; Howard H. Trask, of Revere.
and Attorney J. Albert Brackett, counsel
for several theatrical Interests, also at-
tacked the censorship feature of the peti-
tion.
Trade Notes for Exchanges.
"The Strange Case of Mary Page" has
been booked by the Scollay Square, Olym-
pia and Fenway theaters in Boston and
Mr. Lawrence J. Hacking, New England
manager of the General Film Company,
believes it will be one of the most popu-
lar films ever shown in this territory.
Manager Victor Morris of the New Or-
pheum is booking World features, and
so are Mr. J. Berthuiame of the Star at
Brookfleld, Mass., and William C. Hewitt
of tile Mahaive theater at Great Barring-
ton, Mass. Manager Frank Vine of the
Boston oftice of the World Film is very
much pleased with the way his releases
are going. Manager J. H. Wood of the
Globe theater at Brockton, Mass.; Robert
H. McNeill of Dover, N. H. ; Joseph Dona-
hue of the Park theater at Woonsocket,
R. I., have signed up for Equitable feat-
ures, which are also distributed through
Mr. Vine's office.
Having a Good Time in the South.
Cards received by his Boston friends
indicate that Louis B. Mayer, New Eng-
land head of the American Feature Film
Company, distributors of Metro features
in this territory, is enjoying his trip to
Florida. Mr. Mayer Is on a tour of the
sunny state with his wife and a party of
the company's stockholders. He was
badly in need of a rest and from all ac-
counts the trip South has done liim a
world of good. He is expected back at his
desk in a few days.
Samuel Gardner with Loew's South End.
Samuel Gardner, who formerly had
charge of the poster department in the
Boston office of the American Feature
Film, :
South
s now assistant manager of Loew's
End theater.
Tremont Theater Bums.
The Tremont theater, one of Boston's
most famous playhouses and the one in
which the "Birth of a Nation" was shown
in this city, was destroyed by fire last
Sunday, Jan. 23. The cause of the fire has
not been ascertained and the state police
are investigating it. A hearing was held
by Deputy Chief Neal and among those
present were Frank V. Orvitt. asistant
treasurer of the theater; John Tighe, the
watchman; George Morgan, the electric-
ian; Wire Commissioner Cole and Captain
O'Brien of the Boston fire department, but
nothing conclusive regarding the origin
of the blaze was uncovered. The theater
is expected to be reopened about the first
of April.
Glover Ware Buys the Peabody Theater.
Glover Ware, who owns the Larcon
theater at Beverly, Mass., has bought
out the Peabody theater at Peabody, Mass.,
and will hereafter conduct both theaters.
The Peabody theater was formerly owned
and operated by Kenney & Ecklcr. Mr.
Ware change the name of the theater to
the Strand on Monday and as such it will
continue to be known.
The Troubles of Blue Sky.
Doing a lot of circus advertising for a
moving picture house with an enterpris-
ing manager may be a good job and It
may not. It all depends on what you run
up against. At least that is what Chief
Blue Sky says and this Is why. The
chief, who is a full-blooded redskin, Is
employed by the proprietor of an East
Boston moving picture house to trod the
streets in his full regalia, feather head-
piece and all to advertise the theater.
Ordinarily the chief Is docile enough,
but he started out on his trip one day
last week and a crowd of children trailed
in his wake, shouting and whooping In
Indian fashion. The chief trudged along
paving no attention to them until the
bolder ones commenced to torment him.
The chief stood it as long as he could and
then suddenly hurled his tomahawk at the
ground at the same time giving verbal
expression to his feelings.
The steel blade of the tomahawk broke
and a piece of it struck a youngster in
the head inflicting two slight scalp
wounds. The chief was carted off to the
police station, but after telling his story
he was allowed to go. He hasn't yet de-
cided whether he likes the job or not,
but the police have decided he will cut
out carrying a tomahawk.
Fine Picture House by Summer Lake
Acme Amusement Company Holds Trumps With Its Two Houses in Winthrop — A
Winter One in Business ToArn, a Summer One by Lake.
By John P. Flanagan, Maine Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
INTHROP, MAINE
W-
largest string of moving
Perhaps the
picture
houses in central Maine Is that of the
Acme Amusement Company, which has
theaters at Kennebunk, Kennebunkport,
Vinalhaven, Belgrade, Hallowell and Win-
throp.
At Winthrop the company has two the-
aters, one for the summer on the shores
of the lake, and the other in the business
section of the town, which is used during
the winter months. The lake theater is
one of the finest places of the kind in the
state. It is a handsomely designed struc-
ture. 75 by 90 feet, the interior of hard-
wood finish, attractively appointed, with
plenty of exits and a stage 10 by 20. Five
hundred people can be seated. For the
convenience of the cottagers and others
who come from the various parts of the
lake, the town has erected a solid ce-
ment pier. 100 feet long, enabling boats
to land directly at the doors of the the-
aters. No, gentle reader, Venice has
nothing on the Acme Amusement Com-
pany at its Winthrop, Maine, summer
house.
OPERATORS' LICENSE.
Moving picture operators in Maine are
now required to have a license in order
to operate their machines. These licenses
are granted on passing an examination,
which. In Bangor, may be given, by the
city electrician and chief of the fire de-
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
987
partment. The fee for operator's licenses
varies throughout the state from $1.00 to
$5.00.
TWO INTERESTING PROJECTS.
Among the new corporations recently
organized in Maine are these two of espe-
cial interest to the moving picture fra-
ternity in Maine:
Flynn & Co., organized at Portland,
with capital stock authorized at $10,000,
all common. The president and treasurer
is Milton P. Flynn, of Haverhill, Mass.;
the clerk is James R. Connellan, Port-
land; the directors are the above and
Michael J. Garrity of Portland. This con-
cern is organized to purchase, lease and
operate theatrical and amusement enter-
prises and moving picture halls.
Rothacker Film Manufacturing Com-
pany organized at Portland. Its capital
stock is $25,000, of which half is com-
mon and half preferred. Par value, $100.
Nothing is paid in. T. L. Croteau, of
Portland, in president; A. B. Farnum. of
Portland, Is treasurer; J. E. Manter, of
South Portland, is clerk. The directors
are A. B. Croteau, A. B. Farnum, of Port-
land; George I. Soule, of South Portland;
C. G. Trapp and C. W. Hamilton, of Port-
land. This company will manufacture
films, lenses and cameras and conduct a
moving picture business.
Bangor.
Manager Murray, of the Morse Winter
Garden of Bangor, has introduced the
Movie Ball to Bangor, motion pictures
while dancing. The floor is fine and the
pictures excellent, making a combination
that appeals to all.
Buy Old Ship for Iceberg Wreck.
One of Maine's most famous ships, the
old coast guard cutter Woodbury, which
was condemned and sold by the govern-
ment some time ago, has been bought by
a moving picture concern, which will have
her taken into the far north to be run
against an iceberg, while cameras click
out a record of the scene.
Would Make Good Sheriff.
Manager O. B. Fernandez, of the New
Bijou theater at Old Town, has announced
himself as a candidate for the Republican
nomination for sheriff in Penobscot
county. He has a lot of friends in the
county and they are all out to help him
win.
LEO LEVISON IN NEWARK.
Popular Pittsburgh Manager Assumes
Charge of Newark World Office.
By Jacob K. Kalter (501 Century Bldg.),
Newark Correspondent of Moving Pic-
ture World.
NEWARK, N. J. — With the arrival here
of Leo P. Levison, who takes charge
of the New Jersey branch of the World
Film, Newark has another expert film
manager. Mr. Levison comes here from
the Pittsburgh office of the World Film,
where he had an excellent reputation as
a defender of the rights of the exhibitors.
At Pittsburgh it was largely through his
eft'ort.s tliat the well-known Screen Club
was formed. At the time of his appoint-
ment to the Newark office, Mr. Levison
held the position of secretary.
Early last year Mr. Levison went to
Dallas, Texas, to manage the Pox Film
at that location. He afterward returned
to Pittsburgh and on Dec. 8, 1915 opened
up the new Pittsburgh office of the New
Film Corporation, at 127 Fourth avenue,
that city. After putting the enterprise
on a firm basis, Mr. Levison came to New-
ark to take charge of this office.
Mr. Levison has already demonstrated
his ability to make good. He reported to
the Newark correspondent of the Moving
Picture World that he has already booked
many new contracts for World and Equit-
able programs.
LEE GAINSBORG, UNIVERSAL.
Lee Gainsborg, the popular manager of
the Newark branch of the Universal,
probably holds the record here for con-
tinuous service with one Concern. He has
been with the Univer-
sal since it opened its
New York exchange,
nearly five years ago,
and has managed the
Newark office for the
past seventeen months.
Mr. Gainsborg start-
ed out as a solicitor
from the old exchange
on East Fourteenth
street. New York, un-
til by hard and con-
sistent work, he be-
came the right-hand
man of Mr. M. H. Hoff-
man, who at that time
was in charge of the
exchange.
When the Newark office was left vacant
by the promotion of Mr. Goldstein to the
management of one of the New York ex-
changes, it was with a feeling of confi-
dence in his ability to make good, that
Mr. Hoffman selected Mr. Gainsborg to fill
that important post.
He attributes his success to the won-
derful organization of the Universal, and
especially to the ability of Mr. Hoffman,
whose protege he has been since the
earlier days of the industry. Mr. Gains-
borg is well liked by all exhibitors, and
is known to fill every promise he makes.
Lee Gainsborg
FOX'S NEW MANAGER.
Another new exchange manager in New-
ark is David Rosengarten. who has as-
sumed the management of the local office
of the Fox Corporation. Previous to his
advent here Mr. Rosengarten was con-
nected with the Cosmos Feature Film
Company. His last conection prior to com-
ing here was with the Fox Brooklyn of-
fice. The Newark office of the Fox is at
43 Strand theater building.
MERBACH WITH ROYAL.
Otto Merbach Joined the staff of the
Royal Feature Film Company at 288 Mar-
ket street on Jan. 21 as chief booker.
Merbach was with the original Royal com-
many when it first organized about fo\ir
years ago, and later was connected with
the Mutual's Newark office. Besides book-
ing, Merbacli will act as outside repre-
sentative.
GREATER N. Y. DISSOLVED.
The amalgamation of the Greater New
York Film JRental Company and the Gen-
eral Film has left the Greater New York
concern's Newark office vacant. The
Newark office was the scene of much
hustling on Jan. 21. the date that the con-
solidation of the two fii'ms went into ef-
fect. The belongings of the film rental
company were all removed to the office
of the General, at 16-18 Beaver street.
When asked by the Newark correspondent
of the World about their future plans,
both John Blum and Charles Sanders, for-
mer managers of the Greater New York,
stated that as yet they were undecided
about their future course. The consolida-
tion of these two important film exchanges
is the talk of the town.
Film Stars at Park Place.
Several film stars from the Thanhouser
studios of New Rochelle, N. Y., appeared
personally Wednesday evening, Jan. 19,
at Proctor's Park Place theater. Florence
La Badie. Kathryn Adams, Edwin Stanley
and Claude Cooper were present. They
all made interesting little speeches which
recived the marked approval of the au-
dience. Manager Raymond S. Sayre of the
Park Place also announced that he had
several other novelties for his patrons,
which will soon be published. The per-
sonal presence of film stars is always an
attraction here and is eagerly awaited for
by film fans.
Passaic Theater Destroyed.
Passaic, N. J. — The Passaic Opera house,
owned by John J. Hobin, at 217 Washing-
ton place, Passaic, was destroyed in the
big conflagration that visited Passaic Jan.
19. The loss to the theater was $65,000,
and the insurance of $21,000 Just covers
the mortgage on the place. Mr. Hobin
stated that he had no plans for building
on the property. The fire was the biggest
In the history of Passaic, the total damage
exceeding $365,000.
Moody Plans New House.
The Orient Amusement Company, of
which John E. Moody Is president, has
filed plans in the office of the clerk of
Jersey City for the erection of a new mo-
tion picture house at 650 Ocean avenue, in
the Greenville section of Jersey City. The
approximate cost of the show house is
placed at $27,000, and work upon it will
commence shortly.
Ne^vark Exhibitors
BE SURE TO ATTEND THE
IMPORTANT MEETING OF ESSEX COUNTY
MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITORS
TO BE HELD
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6tK, 10 A. M.
Jk
At Achtel Stetter's
. Newark, N.J.
988
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
No Permit in Lancaster
Mayor Trout Recalls Permission to Show "The Birth of a Nation" — Thinks Lan-
caster's Most Distinguished Son Criminally Libeled by Picture — Exhibitor Had
Gone to Much Expense in Preparation.
Special to Moving Picture World from Philadelphia News Service.
A New House in Easton, Md.
J. E. Cahill, well known exhibitor of
this section, has recently opened a new
theater in Easton, Md., and announces
that he has experienced considerable suc-
cess with his latest undertaking. He pur-
chased much of his equipment from local
supply houses.
LANC.-VSTER, PA.. — Much comment has
been aroused in Lancaster, Pa., due
to Mayor Trout's eleventh-hour revoca-
tion of a license permitting the exhibition
of "The Birth of a Nation." Mr. Tecker,
manager of Lancaster's leading theater,
was informed by the mayor that he would
not only lose his amusement license by
showing the film, but that he would ren-
der himself open to prosecution for "crim-
inal libel on the memory of Thaddeus
Stevens," the great commoner of Civil War
and reconstruction times. This is the most
remarkable of all objections to the Griffith
production.
Mr. Yecker declares that before booking
the attraction at his playhouse, he obtain-
ed the consent of the mayor, whereupon
he advertised the film extensively, spend-
ing a large sum of money, and engaging
numerous additional employes at the thea-
ter.
Mayor Trout says that he was moved to
withdra'w his permission after an inter-
view with City Solicitor Bernard J. Mey-
ers. He seeks to justify his change in
mind by asserting that he had been de-
luged with protests by leading citizens
when it became known that the picture
was going to show, with its scarcely veil-
ed implications against a "distinguished
citizen of Lancaster," who died shortly
after the war. Mayor Trout's critics reply
that the only persons to protest the film
were some colored gentlemen and Con-
gressman W. W. Griest.
J. Selzer Buys Bell Theater.
The Bell theater, Fifth and Cambria
streets. Philadelphia, was recently sold by
Messrs. Levick and Waldo to J. Selzer,
former manager of the Great Southern
theater, 2929 S. Third street, for a con-
sideration said to have been in the neigh-
borhood of $28,000.
Harry Burman Controls the Great
Southern.
Harry Burman, vice-president of the
Philadelphia Exhibitors' League, wishes
to announce that he is now in full con-
trol of the Great Southern theater, in con-
junction with the Penn theater.
Another Film Company Incorporates.
The People's Profit Film Corporation has
recently been granted a charter under the
laws of the State of Delaware for the
purpose of engaging in the manufacture
of moving picture films. The new con-
cern has been capitalized at 5150,000,
George H. Jones. David C. Herndon and
George F. Baright. all of New York City,
being the principal incorporators.
SHAKE-UP AMONG MANAGERS.
D. J. Lynch, formerly with the New
Film and Electric Theater Supply com-
pany, has accepted a position as manager
of the Fairmount Feature Film exchange,
and Mr. Greenberg has succeeded him In
his former position. Mr. Lynch succeeds
George W. Bennethum, who has decided
to devote his entire energies to the Klelne
Poster and Vaudeville Agency, in which
concern he Is part owner. It may be said
at this point that many extensive im-
provements are being made to the home
of the Fairmount exchange, 1304 Vine
street. He is succeeded in his former posi-
tion by Mr. Kinsler. Mr. Intineranti has
given up his late position to become a
canvasser for the General Film company.
3911 North Fifth street, has recently been
sold by Mrs. Hoffman to M. Charles de
Sandro. Mr. de Sandro is a well known
musician and for many years has directed
orchestras in every section of the country.
People patronizing his house will be as-
sured of hearing some mighty fine music,
as he intends to install an orchestra sec-
ond to none in the city, and will person-
ally conduct the musical program.
Charles Hildinger in Town.
Charles Hildinger, well known moving
picture exhibitor of Trenton, N. J., was a
recent visitor to Philadelphia and while
here paid his respects to the local trade.
He purchased some new equipment at the
Swaab Film Service, including a new 6B
motor-driven projecting machine.
Business Notes of Interest.
The National Circuit of Theaters, Inc.,
was recently granted a charter under the
laws of the state of Delaware for the pur-
pose of conducting places of amusement,
such as moving picture and vaudeville
theaters. Joseph F. Curtin, Samuel B.
Howard and S. A. Anderson, all of New
York City, are the principal Incorpora-
tors.
H. Schwalbe has experienced consider-
able success since he purchased the book-
ing privileges for Triangle films in this
city. At the time of the purchase Triangle
pictures were being exhibited in only four
local moving picture theaters and these
were located in the center of the city
within a radius of several squares of each
other. The number of theaters showing
these films has been increased to fourteen,
including some of the leading theaters in
the city.
More Censorship Fines in Pennsylvania
In Pittsburgh Thirteen Managers of Theaters and Exchanges Have to Pay Fines
— Some of the Most Prominent Concerns Involved.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
PITTSBURGH, PA. — The censors again
ran amuck in Pittsburg during the
past week, securing the conviction of thir
teen managers of local theaters and film
exchanges for alleged violations of the
state censorship laws. The fines totaled
over $1,000, ranging from $5 to $325 each.
There were twenty-two informations
made before Magistrate Louis Alpern by
Inspectors Mrs. B. C. Niver and Miss Flor-
ence E. Wrenshall. charging that films un-
approved and forbidden were being shown.
The state inspectors were represented by
Ellis P. Oberholtzer, secretary of the State
Board of Censors, and Deputy Attorney
General Horace W. Davis.
In the case of the exchanges, it was
testified that certain pictures were exhib-
ited without regard for the proper num-
ber of eliminations made by the board.
This latest raid only serves to bring out
that censorship, through excessive and un-
reasonable eliminations and long delays
in passing upon films, has resulted in a
deplorable state of affairs in Pennsyl-
vania.
The convictions, which included a num-
ber of the most prominent theaters and
exchanges, were as follows: Joseph Shirl-
boll, Metro Film Service, $50; M, F. Gib-
bons. George Kieine, $100 (two charges);
Jacob Glowcki, Palonia theater, 1209 Car-
son street. South Side, $20 (two charges);
C. C. McKibbon, Triangle Film Corpora-
tion, $50 (two charges): A. W. McClel-
land, New Film Company, $325 (three
charges) ; B. F. Lyon, Pathe exchange,
$25: J- Caspar, Regent theater, Penn ave-
nue, $10 (two charges): C. W. Eckhard,
Fox Film Corporation, $50; W. T. Klnson,
Mutual Film Corporation, $30 (two
charges): L, Snitzer, Greater New York
Film Rental Company, $75 (two charges);
J. S. Eehan, J. Frank Hatch Film Com-
pany, $25; Charles Schwerin, World Film
Corporation, $250 (three charges); P.
Flynn, Eureka Film Exchange. $10 (two
charges).
early arrival of the firemen, who deluged
the building with water, thereby confin-
ing the blaze to small proportions, but
badly damaging the organ and also the
wall decorations, carpets and some of the
seats. The total loss was about $6,500.
The work of refinishing is being pushed
with all possible speed, as the house en-
joys a large and exclusive patronage that
must be taken care of. No expense is be-
ing spared in making the interior even
more attractive than before the fire.
Famous Players Shake Up.
The general offices of the Famous Play-
ers service, now located in Pittsburgh,
with P. S. Nordlie in charge, this week re-
port a number of important changes re-
cently in the executive departments of ita
various branches. The following appoint-
ments have been made:
J. B. Jameson, formerly of Seattle,
Wash., has been named as manager of
the Pittsburgh exchange, and has already
assumed his new duties. A. W. Davis, "who
was temporarily in charge of the local of-
fice during the past two weeks, has been
made manager of the Chicago office. W.
Laws, formerly manager of the Cincinnati
office, has been transferred to Indianapo-
lis. It is understood that Russell Schmidt,
assistant manager of the Pittsburgh ex-
change, is to occupy a like position at In-
dianapolis. W. C. Bachmeyer, who was in
charge of the local office from the time
It was opened until about six weeks ago,
will be manager of the Cincinnati branch.
Mr. Bachmeyer came here from Cincinnati.
D. L. Dennison, who opened the Detroit
office three months ago. but who was
transferred to Chicago temporarily. Is back
in Detroit.
DeSandro Buys the Hoffman.
The Hoffman house, a well known Phila-
delphia moving picture theater, located at
Cameraphone to Be Better.
The Cameraphone theater. East End,
Pittsburgh, Pa., which was damaged by
fire on January 20, is being rapidly re-
paired and handsomely remodeled by its
owner, H. B. Kester. The origin of the
fire is unknown, but is supposed to have
been caused by defective wiring. The de-
struction of the house was averted by the
Buy Brushton Photoplay.
The Brushton Photoplay, Brushton ave-
nue. Pittsburgh, has been purchased from
I. W. Shearer by Horner Bros., who took
possession of the house immediately and
are remodeling it. New Simplex machines
are being installed by Hollis & Smith,
brass railings are being put In and the
Interior otherwise improved. Redecorat-
ing throughout Is enhancing the appear-
ance of the house. Inside and out. The
new owners purchased the lot. measuring
100x130 feet, on which the theater is lo-
cated, and contemplate erecting a larger
house soon.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
989
Drinking Cup and Towel
Washington, D. C, Exhibitors May Not Have Common Drinking Cups or Towels
for Patrons — Cups Must Be Sterilized Each Time Used — Roller Towels Also
Must Go — Rule Went Into Force on February 1.
By Clarence L. Llnz, Washington Correspondent to Moving Picture World.
THE Washington correspondent of the
MOVING PICTURE WORLD haa re-
ceived a large number of inquiries con-
cerning the new sterile towel and drink-
ing cup regulations which went into
effect on February 1, and has asked to
have the provisions explained in these
•columns. The regulation regarding the
common use of a drinking glass provide"?
that "No person shall proviie or expose
any cup, mug, drinking glass or similar
article for use by the public generally
in any place under his control, or allow
any cup, mug, drinking glass, or sim-
ilar article to be provided or exposed or
used there, unless such cup, mug. drink-
ing glass or other article has been thor-
oughly sterilized since last used."
The regulation prohibiting the common
use of towels provides that "No person
shall provide or expose any towel or sim-
ilar article for use by the public gen-
erally in any place under his control,
or allow any towel or similar article to
be provided, exposed or used there, un-
less such towel or similar article has
been thoroughly cleansed since last used."
It has been noticed that in practically
all theaters in the District of Columbia
there is provided for the convenience of
the general public the usual ice water
tank which has an exceptionally large
number of patrons especially in the sum-
mer time. Accompanying each is the
so-called "common drinking glass." It
is incumbent upon tlie tlieater managers
to dispense with the latter for failure
to do so (unless he sees to it that the
glass is thoroughly sterilized after each
time it is used) will make him subject
to section 2 of the regulation which
provides that "Any person who violates
anj of the provisions of this regulation
shall, on conviction thereof, be punished
by a fine not exceeding $25."
This same punishment goes with vio-
lations of the clause prohibiting the com-
mon use of towels — this mear.s goodby to
the old, familiar roller towel which has
been in use for many years.
It is suggested that In i-rder to avoid
possible complications, all of those who
have not already done so, put in the
standard cabinets of sanitary drinking
cups from which cups can be had by the
insertion of a penny in the slot, and, if
it is desired to continue the usual toilet
facilities, to install a paper towel cabinet.
PAYS TEN PER CENT DIVIDEND.
It is interesting to note that despite
the hue and cry of bad business in the
District of Columbia, the Crandall Amuse-
ment Company has announced the pay-
ment of a ten per cent, divided on Feb-
ruary 1. Conditions have begun to
brighten up a bit in Washington. The
weather is exceptionally fine and motion
picture theater patrons do not hesitate
to stand outside the doors for awhile
waiting to get in. Thus it was that each
day last week there was a line to the
curb in front of a majority of the Ninth
street theaters. At the Strand a more
than capacity business was done for two
weeks during the showing of "The Bat-
tle Cry of Peace;" at the Garden theater.
Triangle films are big drawing cards and
a fourth day showing of one of these
features brought a full house; while at
Crandall's theater, where an all-feature
program is used, business was equally
good. The houses in the residential sec-
tions also did well during the week,
Armat Co. Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Armat Moving Picture Company
■will be held at the ofllces of the com-
pany, 42 Hutchins Building, this city, at
11 a. m., Thursday, February 3, for the
election of officers for the ensuing year.
Thomas Armat is president of the cor-
poration.
New Company Remodeling Theater.
Articles of incorporation were recently
filed with the Recorder of Deeds by
Lawrence Gasenhelmer, John A. Korman
and Samuel Taylor, who have formed the
International Amusement Company, with
principal offices at 501 Thirteenth Street.
Northwest. The company is to engage in
the exhibition and production of motion
pictures and has a capital of $3,000
divided into shares of a par value of
$100 each.
The International Amusement Company
is causing the remodeling of a building
on Sycamore street, in Petersburg. Va..
at this time and they expect t.> be able
to open this as a first-class motion pic-
ture theater during the coming week.
The new house is being modeled after
one of the Ninth street theaters and will
have a seating capacity of about 450.
The alterations to the building are being
made at an expenditure of $7,000.
W. S. Clime with Pathe News.
Winfield S. Cline. well known in this
city by reason of his eleven years' con-
nection with government ■work, has ac-
cepted the position of Washington cam-
era correspondent of the Pathe News.
Mr. Clime had charge of all of the mo-
tion picture exhibits of the government
at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, and
many of the films produced therefor were
by him. For the various branches of the
government he spent nearly six months
in the field and was very successful in
securing some very wonderful films which
attracted considerable attention at San
Francisco.
E. N. Mizell Booking a Serial.
Emmett N. Mizell, of the Keeley-Hand.v
Syndicate, of Chicago, is traveling through
this section placing the serial story "The
Iron Claw," with various newspapers to
be run in connection with the showing of
Pathe films of that name.
Lou Simons with Hearst-Selig.
Lou Simons, formerly the local repre-
sentative of the Pathe News, is now act-
ing In a similar capacity for the Hearst-
Selig Tribune.
A Young Man Who Is Getting Ahead.
J. Hesser Walraven, ■who for some time
has been in charge of the publicity de-
partment of the Paramount Pictures Cor-
poration for this territory, has accepted
another position with this company ■which
takes him to the New York office. Mr.
Walraven started in with the company in
a minor way by putting over considerable
publicity on "Hypocrites" In Baltimore,
where he was then located. He met with
similar success with the "Eternal City"
and his work stood out to the extent that
he was brought Into the local office. Mr.
Walraven ■was born in Minneapolis. Minn.,
In 1S85. He is a young man full of ginger
and ■win no doubt meet with equal suc-
cess on his new "Job."
E. L. Phillips in Alexandria.
E. Lawrence Phillips is operating a
motion picture show in the New Opera
House In Alexandria. Va. Mr. Phillips is
well known in Washington as the "coun-
try store man" and in sporting circles his
fame Is as great, for he Is the original
"baseball announcer."
Miss Bailey Booking for V-L-S-E.
Miss V. M. Bailey, formerly connected
with the local office of the World Film
Corporation, has accepted a position as
booker for the V-L-S-E In this city. It
Is said that Miss Bailey Is one of the
cleverest women in executive film ex-
change work in this section of the
country.
M. Rosenberg Visits.
M. Rosenberg, of San Francisco, who
handles the "Spoilers," and the "Ne'er-do-
Well" was a visitor in Washington last
week accompanied by his wife and child.
VIRGINIA NOTES.
New Petersburg House.
Plans for a new theater are being drawn
for Lavenstein Bros., who conduct a large
dry goods business on North Sycamore
street, near Washington avenue. Peters-
burg. It Is the intention of this firm to
erect the new house on a portion of their
property .at the rear of the store, and the
entrance to the theater will be In the
form of an arcade running through the
center of the dry goods establishment.
It is said that it is their intention to
build the house of a size that will ac-
commodate about twelve hundred people.
Bank Buys Petersburg Lyric.
The property occupied by the Lyric the-
ater, at 58 North Sycamore street, Peters-
burg, it Is reported, has recently been sold
to the National Bank of that city which
occupies adjoining land. It is said that
the bank officials desire this additional
space in order to enlarge their institution
to handle their large and growing busi-
ness. It is indicated that the theater will
be merged with the bank property upon
the expiration of the lease In the early
part of next year. The Lyric is operated
by W. F. Crall, one of the best known
exhibitors in this section of the country.
It was the first vaudeville and motion
picture house in Petersburg, having been
built In 1908.
Roanoke's Jefferson Reopens.
It has recently developed that for some
time past E. D. Hlnes. who operates the
American theater in Roanoke, has Held the
lease on the Jefferson In the same city.
The latter house has been kept dark but
has now been reopened with a first-class
feature program. Exhibitions are given
in the evenings only with a general ad-
mission charge of fifteen cents for adults
and ten cents for children.
"Peace" Film at Lower Rates.
Kansas City, Mo. — The Kansas City Na-
tional Security League has arranged for
the rendition of "The Battle Cry of
Peace" at the Willis Wood theater for an-
other week. A feature of the arrange-
ment is that the prices will be reduced
from a top of 75 cents to 10, 25 and 35
cents. Instead of two shows dally there
will be four shows every day, starting at
1 o'clock. The picture was seen by 60,000
persons during its first three weeks at
the Willis Wood.
Contribute for School Projector.
St. Joseph, Mo. — The Southeast Improve-
ment Club combined with the Parent
Teachers' Association of the Hall school
at St. Joseph, Mo., in the purchase of a
moving picture machine for the school.
The board of education furnished a fire-
proof booth and has made arrangements
for educational films to be shown to the
pupils, and at gatherings of the teachers
and parents.
Reduces Admission to 5 Cents.
Starting Sunday, Jan. 17, the Gem the-
ater, of Lexington, Ky., reduced prices
prom 10 cents to 5 cents, and has arranged
a very attractive diversified program
which will be shown hereafter.
990
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"Family Programs"
Cleveland Club Women's Organizations Are Co-operating With Exhibitors' League
in Campaign for Better Pictures — Women Want Films Worth Remembering,
Lively Enough to Interest and Comical Enough to Be Amusing.
By Hubert Persons, Cleveland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
A
CLEVELAND, OHIO.— Members of the
Cleveland Federation of Women's
Clubs are continuing- their campaign for
what they term "better films," while the
Cleveland exhibitors are planning an edu-
cational campaign for the club women
in particular and the public in general.
The Federation, representing more than
fifty %vomen's organizations, unanimously
agreed this week to cooperate -with the
exhibitors in the presentation of "family
programs" once a week in downtown the-
aters and every night at photoplay houses
In the residence sections. This action
was taken on a resolution introduced by
Miss Bertelle Lyttle. chairman of the
civics committee of the Federation, who
is in charge of the "better film" move-
ment.
Miss Lyttle describes the programs the
women want as "entertaining, worth re-
membering and talking about in the fam-
ily circle, educational, something amusing,
lively enough to be interesting and comic
enough to be amusing." She added that
they are not "to overemphasize bad man-
ners and bad morals."
In line with their efforts to "uplift" the
motion picture business, the club women
invited Professor Phillip D. Sherman, of
Oberlin College, to address their meeting
January 26.
"Motion pictures which have neither
education nor artistic value are silly, stu-
pid, futile, deadening and a stimulation
of false emotions," Professor Sherman de-
clared.
"The motion picture theaters which
present low-toned photoplays are worse
than the morgue, but you do nothing to
protect young minds from these contam-
inating influences." he asserted. His ref-
erence to the morgue was occasioned by
the action of the Federation a few min-
utes before in passing a resolution ask-
ing an ordinance to prohibit school chil-
dren from viewing bodies at the county
morgue.
"I would rather have my eight-year-old
child see the wrecked human beings lying
on marble slabs in your morgue than have
her see motion pictures which will break
her mind before it is formed," Professor
Sherman continued. He is associate pro-
fessor of English at Oberlin.
The first meeting of the civics commit-
tee of the Federation of Women's Clubs
with the executive committee of the
Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Exhib-
itors' League, resulted in the club women
agreeting to submit a new proposal to
the exhibitors. They at first asked the
theater owners to give them the use of a
theater Jn a different section of the city
one night a week for eight weeks to show
"a model" program.
Censors Make Thoughts Come.
Friday, Jan. 21, C. A. Megown, proprie-
tor of the Camerphone theater and spe-
cial representative of the League, took
the cluh women to the screening room of
the General Film Company, where they
were shown two Essanay films, "The City
Grafter" and "The Unprotected Route,"
both of which have been barred by the
Ohio Board of Censors. Miss Lyttle and
her fellow committee members declared
they heartily approved of both films and
could see no reason why they should have
been rejected by the censors.
"We are going back to our membership
with a new thought on the motion pic-
ture problem," Miss Lyttle told the ex-
hibitors.
Miss Lyttle's committee was taken to
the same screening- room for a second
visit January 28, when they saw more
films, some approved by the censors, but
rejected by the exhibitors, and others the
exhibtors want to show, but which the
censors have barred.
"We want to show the club women that
no given number of people are capable
of making a fair criticism or saying what
constitutes a moral or immoral picture,"
Mr. Megown said.
HOMESTEAD THEATER OPENS.
The Homestead theater, a photoplay
house with a seating capacity of nearly
1,000, is the latest to be opened on the
West Side. It is located at Detroit and
Hird avenues, Lakewood, and will be
operated by the Henn Brothers.
The interior is finished in canestone
white plaster, with indirect lighting. Fea-
tures are the most modern ventilating
system obtainable and five exits leading
to courts and the main entrance.
The house opened Sunday, Jan. 23, with
Alice Brady in "The Rack," as the leading
attraction. Monday "The Alster Case," an
Essanay production, was the feature.
February 12, 1916
ATLANTA NEWS LETTER.
Children's Film Movement Spreading
Through South.
TLANTA, GA. — Atlanta has maintained
special exhibitions of pictures for
children from October, 1914, to June, 1915.
A list of seventy-nine films was selected
by the local board of censorship.
This movement for better moving pic-
ture plays, especially for children, is.
being agitated thoroughly in Columbus,
Ga., and a good beginning has been made.
The women began by asking the ques-
tions: "What kind of pictures are we
going to see?" and "What kind are our
children seeing?" So far one day has been
given the committee in charge of this
work to censor the pictures appearing,
■with the privilege of making a special
program for the children. "Sleeping
Beauty" -was the first picture selected in
connection with the better films move-
ment. The story -was told in the schools,
chaperones -were provided, and despite the
inclement -weather 1,500 children wit-
nessed the production.
Nola People at Noccalula Falls.
Nine motion picture actors and an oper-
ator for the Nola Film Company of New
Orleans went to Gadsden, Ala., this week
to take a scene at Noccalulu Falls. Not-
withstanding the fact that the tempera-
ture was near freezing point, sorhe of the
actors posed in the water.
FILMS AT NEW MUSEUM.
Cleveland is soon to open a $1,250,000
municipal museum with a motion picture
theater. It is to be the new Art Museum
in Wade Park. Director F. A. Whiting of
the museum, addressing the Cleveland
Real Estate Board, declared that motion
pictures of an educational nature would
be a feature of the museum equipment.
"The pictures will be educational but not
'high-brow,' " Director Whiting assured
his hearers.
Nest Making.
The Blue Bird Film Company have
opened their Atlanta branch in the Rhodes
Building.
The purchase of a lot at the southeast
corner of St. Clair avenue and Alhambra
road by J. H. Greenberg this week is ex-
pected to result in the erection of a ne-w
motion picture theater.
"Little Colonel" Strong in Dixie.
Ever since the "Birth of a Nation" was
shown in Atlanta, Henry Walthall has
had a firm hold on the hearts of Atlant-
ians. Previous to that, he was looked upon
as a necessary actor just to fill in the
scenario. Wednesday he played "The
Raven" at the Strand theater to crowded
houses.
Sam Bullock Offers a Resolution
Cleveland Exhibitor Recently Bullied by State Censors Presents to Northeastern
Ohio League the Following Resolution.
p OLITICAL censorship laws were critic-
-^ ised, and clean and wholesome pictures
declared for in a resolution offered at a
meeting of the Northeastern Ohio Motion
Picture Exhibitors' League, January 25.
The resolution, introduced by Samuel Bul-
lock, who has several times locked horns
■with the state censors, was seconded by
Ernest Schwartz. The resolution was as
follows:
WHEREAS, The motion picture thea-
ters of Cleveland are now providing
wholesome recreation; an unlimited fund
of knowledge not obtainable through any
other agency and clean amusement which
now earns the approbation of over seven
hundred thousand patrons weekly; and
WHEREAS, The motion picture busi-
ness of Cleveland has attained its phen-
omenal popularity upon its merits as an
Ideal form of entertainment, endorsed by
the patronage of its best citizens, rich
and poor; and
WHEREAS, The success of the business
as a whole has been built upon the idea
that the best that is in mankind must be
appealed to, or our business will crumble
away; and
WHERE.^S, There has been manifest
recently a tendency by a few makers to
produce photoplays which provoke unfav-
orable criticism and unwarranted abuse
of our business as a whole by "those who
are so blind that they will not see," there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, That the Cleveland Local
No. 1, of the Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League of America. District of Northeast-
ern Ohio, heartily favor a continuance of
clean and wholesome pictures such as we
had before political censorship laws were
enacted.
The resolution was referred to the exe-
cutive committee and may be reported out
next week. Some opposition to part of
the resolution developed from exhibitors
who contend that any photoplay exhib-
ited in Ohio wl-iich causes unfavorable crit-
icism places an additional burden on the
censor board and not the manufacturers
or exhibitors.
NEW ORLEANS' TRIANGLE.
Second Largest Picture House Begins
on New Record With Much Promise.
By Geo. Cheney, New Orleans Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
NEW ORLE.A.NS, LA. — The Triangle,
New Orleans' second picture theater
of metropolitan size and appointments,
opened January 16. "Between Men" was
the feature, "The Submarine Pirate" the
comedy offering. Both met with popular
approval and the prospect for a permanent
success in this new venture seems good.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
991
One novelty for New Orleanians is the
employment of young women ushers. Their
well trained and pleasant manner is
thought to add considerable to the at-
tractiveness of the place. They are at-
tired in uniform gray silk frocks with
triangular caps and aprons.
Manager Ernst Boehringer's initial suc-
cess is bringing him many congratula-
tions, especially since the bad name of
the house in its previous uses was thought
to be a big handicap.
There is an air of smartness about the
place as it is now operated and at the
same time it is altogether comfortable.
The screen itself is of the latest design,
being set In a deep recess, the edges of
which are dead black. There is little or
no glare.
Ferns and other potted plants are set
about the house in profusion.
Helen Ware in "Cross Currents" was the
second feature offering at the Triangle.
BENEFIT AT THE TRIANGLE.
The Triangle theater has announced a
special benefit performance for January
25 for the Ne"w Orleans Federation of
Women's Clubs. This general organiza-
tion includes a membership of more than
6,000 women and is rated one of the
strongest women's organizations in the
South. Tickets will be sold on the streets.
The pictures offered are Griffith's "Miss-
ing Link" and Sennet's "Because He Loved
Her." Special musical selections will be
rendered.
NEW LOCAL FOX MANAGER.
R. E. Barron, of New York, has been
announced to succeed S. T. Stephens, re-
signed, as manager of the Fox Film Cor-
poration at New Orleans. Stephens has
been made manager of the New Orleans
Mutual office. The Fox managership had
been held by a temporary appointee pend-
ing action by the New York office. This
action was taken after a lapse of three
weeks on the arrival in New York of Sam
Dembow, Jr., southern division manager.
SAENGER INCREASES CAPITAL.
Big Shreveport Amusement Company
Makes Changes.
Following a meeting of the directors of
the Saenger Amusement Co., at Shreve-
port, last week, it was announced that the
capital stock of the company has been in-
creased to $250,000. The charter provides
that this stock be issued in shares of one
dollar each, either for cash or for pur-
chases to be made by the company. It is
understood that the Saenger interests will
be considerably extended following this
move.
Transfers of Saenger house managers
have been announced as follows:
Jack Manning has been brought back
from Texarkana, Tex., to Monroe, La.,
from which point he was transferred to
Texarkana last year. Mr. Depinet, in
charge of the Monroe house, has been sent
to Shreveport. Miss Vernon, who was in
charge of the Monroe house, has been
sent to Texarkana.
The Saenger interests are issuing a
weekly publication in the interest of their
own and the Hippodrome interests at
Shreveport, Alexandria, Monroe, where the
company has obtained control of all the
picture and legitimate business, and Tex-
arkana. It is called "The Picture News."
E. V. Richards, Jr., is editor, Howard
Swain business manager. This paper was
issued first in 1913, but was discontinued
in May of 1914. Complete programs of the
Saenger and Hippodrome interests will be
published in the paper weekly.
Owning one theater already in Monroe,
the company, immediately following the
increase of its capitalization, secured a
four-year lease on Sugar's theater and
followed this up with the purchase out-
right of the Lyceum from Mrs. M. W.
Hoyt of Chicago.
Monroe has a population of something
over twelve thousand and next to Shreve-
port. where the Saenger company has its
headquarters, is the most important center
of north Louisiana. All three houses are
reported to be doing well.
Gulf State Notes.
The Triangle pictures, it is announced,
will be shown at the Tivoli theater In
Beaumont, Tex.
"The Birth of a Nation" is having a rec-
ord-breaking run at the Grand theater In
Shreveport.
Armand Reims, son of D. Reims, of Lake
Charles, and well known in that section,
has been appointed a director for Edison.
Mr. George went on the stage fourteen
years ago and has seen considerable ser-
vice and is credited with knowing a bit
about acting in general and the pictures
in particular.
Can Run "Country Store"
Cincinnati Juvenile Court Decides That "Country Store" Stunt Is Not a Lottery —
Holds That Persons Drawing Tickets Risk Nothing — Test Case Made When
Exhibitor Was Arrested.
By Kenneth C.
CINCINN.
volving
Grain, Cincinnati Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
. INCINNATI, OHIO.— A test case, in-
ig the right of moving picture
and other theaters to conduct "country
stores" as a means of drawing patronage,
was decided in the Cincinnati juvenile
court last week, resulting in a victory for
the exhibitors. George P. Hornung, pro-
prietor of the Americus theater, at 4026
Hamilton avenue, was the defendant in the
case, having been arrested by juvenile
court officers on the charge of contribut-
ing to juvenile delinquency by operating
a gambling device. A thirteen-year-old
boy was selected as the prosecuting wit-
ness. He had drown a ticket at the thea-
ter in competition for a prize valued at $1.
The court held, however, that this com-
petition, or drawing, was in no sense a
gambling device, inasmuch as persons
drawing tickets "were risking nothing, re-
ceiving the "chance" In return for their
admission, and the exhibitor himself risk-
ed nothing but the single prize offered.
The Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
fought the case on behalf of Mr. Hornung,
Attorneys Miller & Poster, representatives
of the League, having charge of the case.
was to have been flooded and used as a
skating rink, being amply large for that
purpose, while the proximity of the winter
garden, with its cabaret and excellent
cuisine, and the Orpheum auditorium be-
low, with its nightly change of program,
offered a combination of unusual attrac-
tions. The zero weather at the time prom-
ised every aid In carrying out this pro-
gram, but unfortunately it did not last,
being succeeded by temperatures around
sixty; so the rink project, for the time
being, at least, had to be postponed.
Boreas Didn't Blow.
The management of the Orpheum was
foiled- in its intention to add an attraction
which would have placed that big house
right up with the best in New York, as
far as novelty is concerned. The Orpheum
roof, which is utilized in summer as "the
coolest airdome in the city," on account
of its great height about the street level.
Films Boosting Dayton.
Moving pictures formed a highly inter-
esting part of the big Dayton Industrial
Exposition, held at Dayton, O., last week,
the Pyramid Pilm Co., of that city, staging
a continuous series of displays fully In
accord with the spirit of the affair. The
object of the exposition was to illustrate
the commercial and industrial importance
of the city, and the film company carried
out this object by showing a wide variety
of industrial moving pictures, showing
operations at the Westinghouse and Gen-
eral Electric plants, at the Federal mints,
the National Cash Register Co., and other
well known industrial enterprises. Tho
Pyramid company conducted these exhibi-
tions simultaneously on three different
floors of the building where the exposition
was held, in specially prepared auditor-
iums seating 100 people each.
Publicity Campaign Against Federal Censorship
Cincinnati Exhibitors Connected With City's Chamber of Commerce Urge the
Defeat of the Bill Now Before Congress.
CINCINNATI, OHIO.— The exhibitors In
Cincinnati who are members of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors' League branch
of the Chamber of Commerce, which
means about ninety of those in the city,
operating about 100 houses, are planning
an organized compaign of publicity against
the enactment of the proposed Federal
law creating a national commission for
the censoring of moving pictures, and they
propose to utilize to the fullest the large
advantage given by their affiliation with
the Chamber of Commerce, the powerful
organization which includes all of the big
business interests of the city within its
ranks.
The League sent telegrams to the entire
Ohio delegation in Congress urging the de-
feat of the bill, which is known as House
Resolution No. 456, informing them that
a local campaign against It, which is part
of a national campaign for the same pur-
pose, is already begun. The screens of all
local houses are to be used at every per-
formance to secure the support of patrons
in the fight on the movement, and resolu-
tions will shortly be placed before the
Chamber of Commerce, supported by the
entire League, for adoption. As a recog-
nized and organized business branch of
the Chamber, the exhibitors feel that they
have a right to ask this, and there is not
likely to be any opposition to their wishes,
so that the 3,000 members of the Chamber
will thus be placed behind the League.
Clifford's Balcony Seats at 5 Cents.
The Clifford, at Urbana. O., has inau-
gurated the policy of charging only five
cents for admission to its balcony. Mana-
ger Clifford appreciating the fact that a
higher price keeps a'way many desirable
patrons. Regardless of the figure charged
for the lower part of the house, therefore,
he announces that five "cents will be the
regular price hereafter for balcony ad-
mission; and as the Clifford balcony Is
roomy and comfortable, the announcement
met with wide approval. To Introduce the
new offer. Manager Clifford had a coupon
printed in his advertisement, good for ad-
mission at the following Saturday mati-
nees.
The management of the Dome theater,
of Youngstown, O., has closed a contract
with the Fox company for the exhibition
of Its features. Under the new arrange-
ment the Dome will show Paramount pic-
tures the first half of each week and Fox
features the latter half.
992
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Detroit License Fees
New Ordinance Now Pending May Require Houses Seating More Than 600 Persons
to Pay a License Tax of $100 a Year — Gilligham Talks on Censorship — Other
Detroit Items of Present Interest.
By Jacob Smith, Detroit Correspondent of Movingr Picture World.
DETROIT, MICH. — An ordinance was
introduced into the Detroit com-
mon council and is now pending before
the ordinance committee that, if passed,
would require all moving picture theaters
over 600 to pay an annual license fee of
$100. Those under 600 would continue to
pay only $25 as at present. Owners of
larger theaters will strongly oppose the
passage of this ordinance.
GILLIGHAM ON CENSORSHIP.
A. J. Gilligham, manager of the De-
troit branch of the General Film Com-
pany, owners of the Empire theater, De-
troit, and a chain of theaters in Grand
Rapids, "wants to go on record as abso-
lutely opposing censorship in any form.
"If exhibitors, the public and even pub-
lic officials, will go into this subject with
study and thought they cannot fail to
realize that censorship in any form out-
side of the National Board would be un-
just, unfair and unAmericanlike.
matter the name of the star and the
name of the picture instead of their name
and the number of reels. The public is
interested in only a small degree in wlio
produced the picture and the number of
reels, but they do want to know the star
of tile picture and its name.
All of the leading downtown theaters
in Detroit are now omitting the captions
"End of Part ," or "P;u't ," and
are running their entire fllm through
without stops.
ARE THERE TOO MANY HOUSES?
Three Smaller Houses Close.
There have been an unusual number of
small photoplay houses closing up in De-
troit during the past few months. The
latest to close are the Arbor, at Wood-
ward and Harper avenues, and the Will-
iam Penn and the Pallister theaters, out
North Woodward. All three were com-
paratively new houses and were very
beautiful. The sites will be used for
business purposes other than theaters.
This proves conclusively that the day is
coming when there will be less theaters,
especially of the smaller type, where com-
petition is too keen.
An Opinion on the Weather's Effect.
During the past two weeks when De-
troit had some extremely cold weather
it is a fact some of the larger outskirt
houses suffered a material falling off in
business, while the downtown photoplay
houses had as good, if not better busi-
ness than usual. On this particular sub-
ject a man who operates a chain of the-
aters in this city, with theaters down-
town and in the outskirts, said:
"This condition has convinced me that
the outskirt houses are going to get less
popular and that the day is coming when
it will be pretty hard for such houses to
compete with the big downtown theaters.
The reason for this can be readily under-
stood. When the weather is bad, rainy,
cold or slushy, people who are at home
are not going to venture out to the
neighborhood theaters. But people down-
town, changing cars, coming from res-
taurants, getting through work and just
sightseeing, will naturally go to the the-
aters." This man said he would never
build another outskirt theater, that he
was through with them for all time to
come.
New Houses to Open.
The new Stratford theater, at Dix and
Ferdinand avenues, will open in Febru-
ary, while the new Drury Lane theater
will open about March 1. Work is to be
started at once on the construction of a
large brick building containing a theater
and stores on Gratiot avenue, near Iro-
quois, for John Owen. Feldman & Seeler
are the architects.
LOCAL BLUEBIRD MANAGER.
Robert S. Bedell has been appointed
manager in Detroit for Blue Bird pro-
ductions. For the past few months he
has been with the Majestic Features Cor-
poration, and previously was associated
with the Broadway Feature Film com-
pany, of Detroit. The first Blue Bird fea-
ture was shown the week of January 23
at the Grand Circus theater. It was "Un-
dine."
Theater Changes and Business Notes.
The Grand Boulevard Theater company,
who operate the Duplex theater. Grand
Boulevard and Woodward avenues, has
moved its general offices to 602 Farwell
building.
Jack Miller has resigned as manager of
the Family theater, Detroit, and returned
to Cincinnati. Ed Kirchner has assumed
the management temporarily.
"Everything will go along the same as
before," remarked Henry Guthard, to the
World representative, in discussing the
future of the Caille & Guthard enter-
prises.
The Elden Small Corporation, formerly
at SO-82 Bast Congress street, Detroit,
has sold out to F. W. Williams and A. D.
Mittinger, who have moved the business
to Jefferson and Griswold streets and
changed the name to the Detroit Feature
Film company.
C. Howard Crane, architect. Dime Bank
building, will ask for bids on a new the-
ater for the Boulevard Theater company,
at 1537 Gratiot avenue, to cost $50,000.
D. Leo Dennison is back in Detroit ag
manager of the Paramount branch. Wel-
come home.
Win Suit Over Poor Service
Quincy, Illinois, Managers, Sued by General Feature Film Service, Get Favorable
Verdict from Jury on Poor Service Plea.
By Frank H. Madison, Illinois Correspondent of Moving Picture World
QUINCY, ILL.— A suit by the General
Feature Film Company against
Pinkelman & Morest, former proprietors of
the Gem and Savoy theaters at Quincy,
111., was won by the theater men.
It was stated at the trial the film com-
pany agreed to furnish a weekly film ser-
vice each Saturday and Sunday, known
as their $70 service. Instead, so claimed
the defense, they furnished their $40 a
week service.
During the four ^veeks in the life of the
contract the defendants did not pay the
full $70 each week, deducting some charges
for printed matter that was not furnished
on time. In the fourth week, they stated,
they realized they were getting the cheap-
er service and so refused to pay the
balance due.
Attorney Martindale, who represented
the film company, claimed the contract
was not for service specifically marketed
as $70 a week service, "but tor a film ser-
vice which cost $70 a week and the com-
parative value of the service was not a
question of the contract." The jury agreed
with the contention of the defense, that
the service rendered was not up to the
standard promised and added $25 as an
offset to the defendants.
ville. 111., which has been named by the
Federation of Catholic Societies to censor
films. Programs will be secured in ad-
vance if possible. The censoring commit-
tee is composed of Julius Siefert, gas
company superintendent; Joseph Herr-
mann, machinist, and John Nevener, mine
manager.
The board of censors at Quincy, 111., did
not put an age limit on "Damaged Goods,"
considering that it would be morbid cur-
iosity and only aid in advertising a pic-
ture as sensational.
Films in Civic Social Program,
A free moving picture show once a week
as a sort of a social center and advertis-
ing medium is the plan in which mer-
chants at McClure, 111., and the farmers
near that village will co-operate. The
support is practically unanimous. The
big night is aimed to improve the social
life of the community and the church
and give merchants a chance to exploit
their wares. The first of these was held
at the Methodist church on Saturday night.
A SUGGESTION ON POSTERS.
A downtown manager makes the fol-
lowing suggestion for manufacturers:
"Why don't manufacturers play up on
their 24 sheets and all their advertising
BARKER-SWAN COLOR FILMS.
Get New Process and Will Begin in the
Spring to Make Natural Color
Pictures.
Colored films will be made by the Bark-
er-Swan Film Service at Peoria, 111., It is
announced by President Barker. "We are
going to produce some of our pictures in
the natural tints and colors of nature,"
he said. "The process is entirely new,
and we were able to get it because of my
previous connection with the Kinema-
color company. Natural color photography
has been the dream of the motion picture
world. We have it."
The Barker-Swan company also will pro-
duce some pictures in which Eugene Lau-
rant, the illusionist, will take part. This
work will be done next spring when Mr.
Laurant will take his company and car-
load of effects to the Peoria studio.
Illinois Changes.
A moving picture theater will be opened
at Johnsburg, 111., it is reported.
The firm of Henry Haas & Son at Piper
City, 111,, has been - dissolved, the father
taking over the Star theater and George
Haas has become proprietor of the billiard
hall and bowling alley.
The Lyric theater at Freeport, 111., has
been closed until spring.
E. A. Ash and S. Watson have opened
a moving picture theater at Raritan, III.
George K. Brown, former manager of
the New Majestic at Kankakee, 111., has
secured another lease on that house and
will take charge about May 1.
Harold Crotts has opened a moving pic-
ture theater at Middle Grove, 111., oper-
ating four nights a week.
Roefer & Wyeth sold Dreamland theater
at Canton, 111., to H. O. and C. L. Hughes,
of Lewiston, 111. They in turn sold it to
A. E. Oswald. Oswald will operate it.
ILLINOIS CENSORS.
Consultation with managers will be one
of the policies of the committee at Belle-
Chosen Illinois Items.
Picture shows, churches and all places
where persons congregate were closed in
Clinton, 111., for ten days because of an
epidemic of smallpox.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
993
"Rain checks" were given out for a per-
formance of "Rip Van Winkle," at tlie
Strand theater in Evanston because liun-
dreds of children could not be accommo-
dated.
"The Bells" was used by Manager C. M.
Fox of the Haish auditorium at De Kalb,
111., for a free show for children. He also
gave every child a bag of candy.
The Colonial theater in Urbana, 111., has
offered to put on pictures for children
every other Saturday provided the wom-
en's clubs, teachers and parents help him.
Programs will be selected by a committee
from the various clubs.
A session of the Ford County Farmers'
Institute was held at the Crystal theater
at Paxton, 111., and moving pictures on
"Beautifying the Home," furnished by the
University of Illinois were shown free.
John Bliss and Lee Ayers of Peoria, III.,
have been playing Colmar, Fandon an^
other small towns with a moving picture
show.
The New Star theater at Clinton, 111.,
showed free the Modern Woodmen of
America film, "The Mar Who Came Back."
The Chandler theater at Macomb, 111.,
has changed its prices. The main floor is
ten cents, the balcony five cents, and chil-
dren, five cents.
The Majectic theater at Danville, 111.,
gives away an electric iron every week.
Saturday afternoon business at the Gar-
den theater in Canton, 111., is being boost-
ed by fourteen merchants who give tickets
with each cash purchase.
The Theater Belvoir at Champaign, 111.,
has passed into the control of the Theater
Belvoir company.
The Central opera house at McHenry,
111., has been running moving pictures
only on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
WANTS FILMS IN FARM LANDS.
Governor Ferris of Michigan Would
Make Use of Pictures.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The use of mov-
ing pictures to carry on educational
work in rural communities was advocated
by Governor Ferris, of Michigan, before
the National Convention of Gleaners, at
Kalamazoo, Mich. He would have the
country schoolhouses in use daytime and
evenings.
SOME NATURAL HISTORY FILMS.
"Out of Doors" will be brought into the
Wild Life Show at Saginaw, Mich., Feb-
ruary 23, 24 and 25 by means of moving
pictures. Among the pictures which will
be shown at this big game conservation
congress are Carl Akeley's African Ani-
mal film, the Norman McClintock's, of
Pittsburgh, water-fowl films, Alaskan Wild
Life by Professor Osgood, of the Field
Museum, and Michigan Game Birds in
natural colors by the Michigan Game and
Fish Department.
Michigan Changes, Etc.
John Connors & Co.. who operate houses
at St. Joseph and Hartford, Mich., have
added the Majestic theater at Homer,
Mich., to their string. It will operate four
nights a week. Julius Wright has been
manager.
J. A. Thompson has sold the Star the-
ater at Niles, Mich., to John A. Shull, of
Dowagiac, Mich. Shull formerly operated
the Orpheum theater in Dowagiac, but
more recently the Wallace theater at Peru,
Ind.
Michigan Ideas and Doings.
The Temple theater at Petoskey, Mich.,
has a new policy of a feature every day
and will use the following schedule: Mon-
day— V-L-S-E; Tuesday — Fox; Wednes-
day— World; Thursday — V-L-S-E; Friday
—Equitable, and Saturday — Metro.
The Temple theater at Sault Ste. Marie,
Mich., gave away 1,000 Mary Fuller Vani-
tabs, when "Under Southern Skies" was
shown.
The Bell theater at Benton Harbor, Mich.,
has booked the Chicago Tribune's three
sets of war pictures.
The opera house at Tpsilanti, Mich.,
gave benefits two days for the local Ma-
sons, using five reels. In addition, there
was an electrical spectacle, "The Fall of
Antwerp."
Serials are going well at the Ishpeming
theater in Ishpeming, Mich., and "The Red
Circle" has been booked to follow "Neal
of the Navy."
Manager Pelley of the Fuller theater at
Kalamazoo, Mich., has cut the general ad-
mission to five cents and ten cents for
reserved seats. Children under ten will be
five cents. It is announced seven and
eight reels from the Triangle, Metro and
Pathe services will be used.
Manager Martin Thomas, of the Bijou
theater, at Iron Mountain, Mich., has been
experimenting with the special matinees
for children on Saturday.
The Woodside theater at Bay City, Mich.,
will be open only on Sunday and Wednes-
day until spring.
Demands were so heavy that Manager
De Noyelles, of the Temple theater, at
Jackson, Mich., played "The Spoilers"
again.
"The Birth of a Nation" played a three
day return engagement at the Marinette
theater at Menominee, Mich.
The Empire theater at Two Rivers Is
now under the management of Hans Hen-
rickson & Son.
Samuel Nelson has resigned as manager
of the Armory theater at Two Rivers.
Manager Rice of the Unique theater at
Marshfleld will have an addition made
to his house which will increase the seat-
ing capacity by 150.
Peter Schumann has sold the West Chi-
cago theater at West Chicago, 111., to
Patrick Kennedy.
L. E. Perry, who has been operator at
the Crystal theater In Sturgis, has pur-
chased the Majestic theater at La Grange,
Ind.
IN THE DAKOTAS.
Theater Changes.
MA.DISON, S. D. — M. H. Colgrove, repre-
senting the company which will
erect a new theater in Madison. S. D.. an-
nounces that tentative plans have been
drawn.
IN IOWA.
New Houses — Business Notes.
IOWA CITY, lA. — Saloons have gone from
Iowa City and T. A. Brown's new
$60,000 moving picture theater will occupy
what was one a barroom and a store ad-
joining. He will have a theater, 40 by
110 feet, and seating 900 persons. He has
taken a ten-year lease.
Carl Noltze, a wrestler, who has pur-
chased the Royal theater at Le Mars,
plans to stage some of his matches in the
theater.
J. H. Johnson's Opera House at Strat-
ford, la., was destroyed by fire.
H. H. Hammond of Des Moines, la., has
purchased the Bon Ton theater at Clarinda
from Miss Frances Groom. Miss Groom
also has been operating the Delpheus
theater, which will be discontinued. W.
H. Osborn was manager of both houses.
Milwaukee Picture Ball Coming
February 12 Is
Date Set for Fete of the Picture Exhibitors — Booths Where
Producers Can Exhibit — The Committee.
Special to Moving Picture World, from Midwest News SJervice.
MILWAUKEE, la.— The 1016 ball of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors' .Associa-
tion of Milwaukee, Wis., will be on a more
elaborate scale than the event of two
years ago. It will be held the night of
February 12 in the main hall at the Audi-
torium.
A feature will be booths at the side of
the main hall and in the adjoining halls,
which producing firms can have exhibi-
tions.
For the musical part of the program
a band of twenty pieces and two orches-
tras have been engaged, insuring music
continuously from 8 p. m. to 2 a. m.
The ball was not held last year and this
gap, together with the increased interest
the last year in the affairs of the asso-
ciation, assure the success of the fete.
The committee in charge is composed
of Henry Trinz, Bert Fisher, Harry Gra-
ham, J. Lanheinrich. Otto Meister, George
Fischer and A. Reise.
of the house will assume the manage-
ment.
O. L. Meister will erect a moving pic-
ture theater to cost $100,000 on Third
street in Milwaukee, Wis.
H. F. Thiel will convert the building
formerly occupied by the Rembs & Sturn
furniture house, at Marshfield, Wis., into
a moving picture theater seating 500 per-
sons.
New Houses and Changes in Wisconsin.
Voters of Ripon, Wis., approved a bond
issue of $30,000 for the purpose of con-
structing a municipal opera house.
J. R. McKinley, manager of the Ideal
theater, at Stevens Point, Wis., will erect
a new house, seating 800, on Main street
in that city.
The Franke Amusement Company has
opened a moving picture show in Rheln-
gan's Hall at Thiensville, Wis. "Who
Pays?" will be shown every Sunday.
Joseph Winninger will manage the
opera house at Appleton, Wis., for the
next year for the owner, Frank Win-
ninger did not renew his lease.
R. D. Eustis, of Minneapolis, has pur-
chased a moving picture theater at Iron
River, Wis.
W. H. Stoddard for twenty-three years
in the theater business has resigned the
management of Henry Boyle theater, at
Fond du Lac, Wis. A. E. Livingston, for-
merly of Spokane, Wash., the new owner
Wisconsin Brevities.
The Triangle program was switched to
the Colonial in Green Bay, Was., while
"The Birth of a Nation" was at the Grand.
The vestry of the Episcopal Church of
the Intercession at Stevens Point, Wis.,
has purchased a moving picture outfit
and will give sho'ws every Saturday with
a special matinee for children.
Manager E. G. Tunstall of the "Fight-
ing for France" films and Manager Har-
vey Buchanan of the Broadway theater at
Superior, Wis., donated the receipts for one
night to the building fund of the
T. M. C. A.
Charles Toy of the Toy theater at Mil-
"waukee. Wis., had as his guests at "The
Melting Pot" the boy agents of the Cur-
tis Publishing Company.
The Grand theater at Superior, Wis.,
was rented for a week by the railroads
entering the city and 5,0Q0 feet of "safety
first" films were shown.
Eli Nelson of Chippewa Falls, Wis., Is
showing the Dietz Cameron Dam films in
Minnesota.
De Nering & Kilb have opened the
Olyrnpus theater at Adell.
Plans of the Metropolitan Investment
Company provide for a modern moving
picture theater in a $100,000 theater build-
ing in the rear of the Metropolitan block
on State street in Milwaukee. It will be
one story and basement which will con-
tain the largest billiard hall and bowling'
alley in the city.
The opera house at Spring Green was
destroyed by fire.
994
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
BUYS MOUNTAIN CITY HOUSES.
G. D. Grain, Jr., Chattanooga Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
An Attorney Gets Theaters and Fixtures
of Bankrupt Concern.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — The property
of the Mountain City Amusement
company, bankrupt, consisting of the fix-
tures, etc., of four Chattanooga motion
picture theaters, the Alhambra, Colonial,
Theato and Crescent, has been sold to W.
E. Wilkerson, an attorney, for $1,925.
Some stock in the Southern Amusement
company, a Birmingham interest, that
was owned by the bankrupt concern, was
sold to B. T. Chapin for $25. The sale
was later approved by J. H. Anderson,
referee in bankruptcy.
Mr. Wilkerson stated that he purchased
the shows for clients, some of whom are
non-residents, but he did not feel author-
ized to give their names. He stated that
for a time the theaters would be oper-
ated under his management as trustee.
It was also stated that the owners would
make some changes a little later on.
First Fifty Ladies Admitted Free.
In order to increase morning business
and to introduce the Triangle plays, the
management of the Lyric theater, of
Chattanooga, advertised that during the
week of January 24 the first fifty ladles
and children admitted to the theater
would receive free admission. A total of
100 seats was reserved for the purpose.
Features in Local Houses.
There was no lack of star talent in the
Memphis theater during the week of
January 24. Robert Warwick, in "Fruits
of Desire," was shown at Majestic No. 1;
Miss Geraldine Farrar appeared in
"Temptation:" House Peters in "The
Great Divide;" Marguerite Clark In "Mice
and Men;" Elaine Terriss in "Society
Wolves;" Mme. Petrova in "What Will
People Say;" Mary Pickford in "Caprice."
With all of these great pictures to select
from Memphians had plenty of places to
go, and the Majestic Amusement company,
that owns all five houses, did an excel-
lent week's business.
The Princess theater, of Memphis,
Tenn., is now showing episodes from
"The Girl and the Game" every Friday.
Miss Helen Holmes is said to fill all ex-
pectations on the part of the public in
this wonderful serial. "Graft" is another
serial which is being shown weekly at
the Princess to large crowds.
The Alcazar theater, of Chattanooga,
recently announced that so many re-
quests had been received for the return
of the picture "The Cheat," a Lasky pro-
duction, that the management had de-
cided to show the picture during a re-
turn engagement of two days during
February.
Announcement has been made by the
management of the' Parthenon theater, of
Nashville, to the effect that a contract
has been closed with the Mutual whereby
the Nashville theater "will show three
Mutual pictures each week. Arrange-
ments have been made to show a one-
reel comedy with all five-reel features
of the Mutual and Metro programs.
Starting Thursday. January 27. the
Elite theater, of Nashville, started show-
ing the picture serial "The Strange Case
of Mary Page." An episode from this
feature will be shown weekly at the the-
ater.
corporators are A. B. McAfee, 100 shares;
A. E. Meyzeek, 85 shares, and T. C.
Brock, A. S. Brock and William Ij. San-
ders, each with 50 shares. The company
has been getting ready for several months
with the intention of building a large
colored show house on West Walnut
street. The debt limit of the concern is
set at $25,000.
survived by his wife, a daughter and a
number of other relatives.
"PEACE" FILM CONTINUES.
The Mary Anderson theater, the Keith
moving picture house of Louisville, had
such a phenomenal run on "The Battle
Cry of Peace" that it was decided by the
management the film sliould remain in
Louisville for a second week.
LOUISVILLE CENSOR PROTEST.
Louisville exhibitors -are greatly con-
cerned in the pending bill before con-
gress prescribing a government commis-
sion to exercise strict censorship over
moving picture plays. Members of the
Louisville Photo Play Association are
urging their representatives in Washing-
ton to vote against the measure on the
ground that it would be curtailment of
.\merican rights.
CHILDREN AT THE WALNUT.
The Walnut Street theater, Louisville,
held a picture party for children on Sat-
urday, January 22. On the previous Fri-
day evening a coupon was printed in the
Louisville Evening Post which was good
for admittance at the special attraction
for children, which consisted of Jane
Gray in "Let Katy Do It." The theater
was packed early in the morning, but
the youngsters apparently did not mind
having to stand.
HARRY MITCHELL DISABLED.
Harry Mitchell, manager of the Paris,
Ky., Grand opera house, recently suffered
an attack of paralysis which has affected
his entire left side and arm. Mr. Mitchell
was formerly a conductor on a steam line
and was injured in an accident. He later
received a judgment of $15,000 in the
Bourbon Circuit Court. The attack of
paralysis is said to have been due to the
old accident.
NEW GOLD ROOSTER MANAGER.
Following the resignation of R. A. Bert-
schy as representative of the Cincinnati
office of the Pathe company, announce-
ment was made that J. N. Gellman would
hereafter represent the company in the
Louisville district. Mr. Gellman recently
made his first trip to Louisville.
Owensboro's Local Picture.
Henry Parrish, a photographer of
Owensboro, Ky., recently filmed a local
interest picture for the Interstate Film
company. This picture was entitled
"Owensboro Adopts a Baby," and the
characters were all Owensboro people.
The picture was later shown at the Grand
theater. An arrangement was made
'whereby half of the proceeds of the pic-
ture over and above actual expenses were
given to the Owensboro Associated
Charities. Due to numerous delays, the
bursting of steam pipe in cold weather
at the Grand and other incidents, the en-
tire net proceeds of the film amounted
only to $21.60.
NEW LOUISVILLE THEATER.
By G. D, Grain, Jr., Louisville Corres-
pondent of Moving Picture World.
Company Formed to Build New Picture
Show for Colored People.
T OUISVILLE, KY. — Articles of incor-
' poration of the People's Amusement
company, capitalized at $30,000, have
been filed. The stock is divided into 3,000
shares of the par value of $10. The in-
Wallace Hamilton Dies.
Wallace Hamilton, 35 years old, who
for a number of years was well known
to the theater going public, died recently
at his home in Louisville following an
illness of two months of Bright's disease.
Mr. Hamilton started his career in the
theatrical world at the age of 10, when
he secured a position as program boy
with the old Bijou, at that time located
where the Kaufman-Straus department
store now stands. He later occupied
positions in the box offices at the Avenue,
Masonic and Macauley theaters. He Is
New Strand Prospers.
The ten-piece orchestra and Gold
Rooster plays at the Strand theater have
proved to be a good combination, and the
new house is playing to nice crowds con-
sidering that it is the latest theater to
join the moving picture ranks. The
house is bright, airy, clean and commo-
dious. The seats are comfortable, far
apart and afford plenty of leg room be-
tween the rows. The stage has been very
attractively arranged with fountains on
each side, . handsome curtains, trellis
work, etc., and is undoubtedly one of the
handsomest houses devoted to moving
pictures in the South.
J. L. Roop Equitable Cameraman.
Joseph L. Roop, of Louisville, a sculp-
tor, photographer and inventor of a mov-
ing picture camera, has accepted a posi-
tion with the Equitable Film company,
and has left the city to join a party at
Jacksonville, Fla., which will shortly go
to South America to take some special
pictures. Mr. Roop will hold a position
as cameraman.
Local Picture Hits.
J. G. Connor, a special representative
of the Mutual corporation, was in Louis-
ville recently from the Indianapolis of-
fice in the interest of the new serial
"The Game and the Girl" and other Mu-
tual attractions. Mr. Connor placed ser-
vice in several of the downtown theaters
while in the city.
The Blue Bird Film company's produc-
tion, "Secret Love," featuring Helen
Ware, was recently shown at the East
Broadway theater at a special run for ex-
hibitors. The film was later contracted
for by the new Strand theater.
The patrons of the Buckingham bur-
lesque house of Louisville were especial-
ly pleased with the recent showing of
2,000 feet of film picturing the Stecher-
Gutler championship wrestling match
which was held in Omaha, Neb., July 4
last. Many wrestlers well known to
Louisville fans were shown in the pic-
tures.
The first installment of the serial pro-
ductions "The Strange Case of Mary
Page" was shown at the Alamo theater
on Sunday, January 30, and will be
shown every week hereafter until every
episode has been shown. The serial story
is being run by the Louisville Herald In
the daily editions only.
E. S. Boorkshore, of Mt. Washington,
Ky., has his new picture house working
nicely now and is playing to good houses.
The management of the Masonic the-
ater, of Elizabethtown, Ky., has installed
a new projecting machine.
IN NEBRASKA.
Theater Changes.
F. J. Buntmeyer has leased his moving
picture theater at Deshler, Neb., to C. O.
Engwall and A. F. J. Johnson of Cort-
land, Kan.
Vavra & Tinker have sold the Lyric at
Crete, Neb., to Theodore Kempkes.
R. L. Ford and Dr. R. A. Hecox have
leased the opera house at Cozad, Neb.,
for two years.
Axtell & Stearns, who have opened a
moving picture theater in the Armory
building, at Beaver City, Neb., have coined
a name for it, "The Axstern."
J. A. Huffman has purchased the inter-
est of his partner, Archie B. Jones, in
the Crystal at Mitchell. Neb. Jones retires
as manager.
The Optic is the name of the new mov-
ing picture theater opened in the Dean
building at Mlnden, Neb., by Mr. and Mrs.
Longtln.
R. Meyers of Germantown, Neb., has
purchased the Joyo theater at Havelock,
Neb., from W. C. Enrich.
February 12, 1916
Harry Jordan and Clarence Simonson
have leased the Knights of Columbus opera
house at O'Neill, and will conduct a mov-
ing- picture show. R. A. Haskins will be
operator.
Edward Blakeslee of Omaha, Neb., has
purchased the airdrome at Nebraska City,
Neb., and later will remodel it.
Nebraska Notes.
Only one feature a week will be used
by the Home theater at Blair. Neb. A
Broadway Universal will be run on Sun-
day night. The next three days the house
will use General Film service and the
last half of the week Universal service.
The Electric theater at Falls City, Neb.,
will have "The Birth of a Nation" about
the middle of February.
The Empress theater at Kearney, Neb.,
had the showing of the Lincoln High-
way film, which were made in that city.
After paying for the making of the films,
the surplus was turned over to the com-
mercial club.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
ANDERSON, IND., NOTES.
By Leon Louiso, Anderson, Ind., Corre-
spondent for the Moving Picture
World.
Meridian Co. Buys the Starland.
A NDERSON. IND.— The Starland, the
•'T- largest photoplay theater in Anderson,
was purchased from E. B. Martin, of
Cleveland. Ohio, by the Meridian
Amusement Company, and the new
management took charge on January
ISth. The Meridian Theater of this
city and the Fisher Opera House, at Dan-
ville, 111., are also controlled by this com-
pany. The company is composed of Fort
Wayne, Ind., and Anderson capital, includ-
ing G. H. Heine, Judge W. J. Vesey,
Arthur Beuke, W. J. Scheiman and F. G.
Heine, of Fort Wayne, and J. G. Heller,
of this city. Mr. Heller, who is an able
manager, now has charge of both of th«
local theatres. The purchase price is
named as $15,000. The seating capacity
IN THE DAKOTAS.
Theaters Change Hands.
G. O. Johnson and son, Wallace, have
opened a moving picture show at Fuller-
ton, S. D.
A new moving picture theater will be
opened at Courtenay, N. D.. it is reported.
E. C. Cole and George Schwarting have
purchased the moving picture theater at
Mowbridge, S. D.
The Amusu theater at Geddes, S. D., has
been sold to Otto Ncilsen of Miller.
The opera house at Alexandria, S. D.,
is now under the management of P. G.
Estee, of Parker, S. D. He is operating a
picture show.
Joseph Brothers have sold the moving
picture theater at Bisbee, N. D., to Mat-
thew Gersen.
A. H. Hanson has sold the Crystal at
Iroquois, S. D., to Mrs. Rachel Murray of
Sturgls.
After all, there is only one mooing
picture paper that you really neodL
and this is IT, conducted by the
largest and most experienced staff
of editors and correspondents.
IOWA BREVITIES.
"The Bridge of Gold,'' a 1,500-foot sub-
ject made in Ottumwa, la., was a two-day
attraction at the Orpheum theater there.
The Princess theater at Iowa City Is
running Mutual pictures exclusively.
Green, to relieve eye strain, is the color
scheme of the newly decorated Strand
theater on Locust street in Des Moines.
A new Minusa screen and two Powers 6B
machines have been installed.
Moving picture shows at the Armory in
Clarinda, la., closed in January, while
union revival meetings were in progress.
John Earrymore in "The Incorrigible
Dukane" was requested to return by pa-
trons of the Palace theater at Burlington,
la.
WISCONSIN NOTES.
The McKinley school, at West Allis,
has purchased a moving picture machine.
The First Presbyterian church at Eau
Claire is experimenting with moving pic-
tures at Sunday evening services.
The Elite theater at Mishicot was
closed "until further notice."
"The Birth of a Nation" played a re-
turn date at the Grand theater in .Green
Bay January 16-19. It returns to La
Crosse the week of April 23.
The Grand theater at Superior reduced
its admission for Triangle pictures from
25 cents to 10 cents.
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of the Starland is 547. Some new im-
provements are being made, including a
change in the heating system and the in-
stallation of glass storm fronts. The
lobby poster display will be augmented by
the installation of some permanent display
attachments. The policy of the theatre
will include Fox, Metro and Triangle pic-
tures. The Meridian will use Paramount,
World and Equitable and both houses will
use Mutual Masterpictures. Both houses
will open on Sundays, from 1:20 to 7:30
P. M.
Elmer Howell, who managed the Star-
land, will leave. He will be associated
with an enterprise in another city in
Indiana. The music will be in charge of
J. Russell-Robinson Bros.-John C, and
they will have charge of the music at
both houses. The Meridian company has
met with signal success since Mr. Heller
has had charge of the company's inter-
ests here and the new accession is no
doubt partly due to Mr. Heller's foresight
and business acumen.
Arrested for Open Sunday Show in Lafayette, Ind.
Misha Rubinoff, Manager, and J. M. Chamberlain, Operator, Taken Into Custody
Three Times — Get Free on Habeas Corpus Proceedings.
Special to Moving Picture World, from Indiana Trade News Service.
LAFAYETTE, IND. — The Sunday law is
to be given a thorough test in Lafay-
ette, Indiana. The Orpheum theater owned
by John M. Chamberlin was opened Sun-
day and Misha Rubinoff of Chicago, who
had rented the theater for the day and
Arthur Lyday. machine operator, Indian-
apolis, were arrested. The two men gave
bond in the sum of $100 and returned to
the theater and continued to run the pic-
tures. There was a second arrest and
they again gave bond and again continued
the show. The police then went to the
theater and without an affidavit against
the two men took them before Judge Fred
Prass of the City Court, and Judge Prass
refused bail. They remained in jail for
two hours.
Judge Vinton, of the Tippecanoe County
Court, was then appealed to and issued a
writ of habeas corpus on the sheriff for
the release of the two show men. The
picture men are confident of ultimate vic-
tory.
brought to Indianapolis to take part In
the meeting.
WILL BUILD THEATER.
Marion, Ind. — Incorporation papers have
been filed in Indianapolis for the forma-
tion of the Washington Theater Company
headed by B. F. Metcalf, of the Luna Lite
theater, Marion, Indiana. Associated with
Mr. Metcalf are a number of Marion
capitalists. The stock in the company has
been subscribed and negotiations have
been closed for the site of the Mecca Club
on West Fourth street where a $35,000
theater will be erected.
Mr. Metcalf has conducted the Luna-
Lite theater in a most succesful way and
had no trouble at all in financing the big-
ger theater.
HILKENE TALKS TO FILM MEN.
Jacob H. Kilkene. building inspector,
told members of the Motion Picture Exhi-
bitors' Association of Indianapolis, that
the Indianapolis houses as a whole were
as safe from fire hazard as those of any
city in the United States. Mr. Hilkene
made a number of suggestions that would
improve conditions, but said that he
wished to be understood as offering them
merely as a criticism.
Mr. Hilkene suggested that where
changes might seem advisable in the pres-
ent building code relating to the motion
picture houses that the matter be placed
before the advisory commission recently
appointed by Mayor Bell.
Joseph H. Gavin, president of the ex-
hibitors' association, will name a commit-
tee to submit changes to the commission.
The motion picture exhibitors' associa-
tion will hold a state meeting the latter
part of next month in Indianapolis. It is
probable that several film stars will be
Among Indiana Film Men.
Manager J. C. Loockwood. of the Prin-
cess theater, Frankfort, Ind., has con-
tracted for the Triangle film service.
The Royal theater, Frankfort, Ind., has
been sold by James H. Staley, who plans
to locate in Colorado, having accepted a
position as publicity man with the Pikes
Peak Flm Company. L. E. Cox, of Peru,
and W. H. Cox, of Ladoga, Ind., are the
new Royal theater owners.
H. F. Burk, of New Castle, is planning
a new theater on the site of the Phillips
building in that city.
J. Shaw Grimes has brought the Cory-
don theater, Corydon, Ind. Mr. Grimes Is
from Leavenworth, Kan.
Walter Kyle and Hugh Rapp have
leased the Ladoga opera house and will
move their theater to the new location.
James Mangus, manager of the house for
the past three or four years will retire.
Messrs. Kyle and Rapp have been operat-
ing a moving picture show in the Kyle
Building. The change means but one pic-
ture show in Ladoga.
The Mystic theater, Albion, Ind., has.
added new chairs, and more seating ca~
pacity.
Several efforts to establish two picture-
shows in Tipton have failed. Arthur Hag-
gerty, who made the last effort, has sold
the equipment of the Habit theater to
some Flora, Ind., investors and the Habit
will go out of business. This leaves the
field to Manager Jackson of the Martz:
theater.
The Union City Times and the Green-
ville Advocate on the Indiana border line
are advocating Sunday shows. The Union
City Times speaks of the Louisville, Ky.,
house .for children as an excellent instance
of the very great value and popularity
of the moving picture when especially
adapted for children.
Wright Huntington, who has been
popular as an actor manager in a num-
ber of Indiana cities where stock com-
panies have been maintained is now with
the Triumph Film Company, which is
making the most of the fact wherever its
releases are being shown in Indiana.
The Starette and the Royal theaters, at
New Castle, are recognized a,s regular
donors to the New Castle visiting nurse
fund.
The Violet theater, Brookston, Ind., has
added a new silver fibre curtain.
Two more musicians have been added
to the Blackstone theater orchestra at
Martinsville, Ind.. the house is growing
in popularity and more features will be
added.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Kanas Bars "Nation" Film
Both State Board of Censors and Appeals Board Forbid Showing "The Birth of
a Nation" — G. A. R. Veterans Protested — Kansas Peculiarly Sympathetic to
Negroes — An Injunction Will Be Asked.
Special to Moving- Picture World, from Kansas City News Service.
by the picture as to the union soldiers,
and the Ku Klux Klan. Commander
Meek filed the statement on the film pub-
lished in the National Tribune, the official
organ of the G. A. R. During the hearing.
S. M. Brewster, attorney general, argued
with Mr. Sherman against the historical
accuracy of the picture.
The activity and sufferings of "Free
State" Kansas before and during the Civil
■war in the union cause and in behalf of
negroes, and the consideration that has
been shown to negroes since in the state.
Topeka having a large population of that
color, have been mentioned as facts which
contributed to the working up of senti-
ment against the "Birth of a Nation."
The injunction proceedings. Mr. Sher-
man said, would be brought later, before
the film was brought to the -state for
showing.
KANSAS CITT. MO.— The Kansas State
Board of Censors, and the Appeal
Board, have rejected "Birth of A Nation."
But the case will not rest there. The
managers will seek an injunction in the
courts, to prevent the interference with
the showing of this picture in Kansas.
W. D. Ross, superintendent of public in-
struction, viewed the film Jan. 23, and put
his ban upon it. The following day the
appeal board, consisting of Governor
Capper. Attorney General Brewster and
Secretary of State Botkin, heard the argu-
ment of H. A. Sherman, manager of the
■film, sustained the head of the censor
"board. The governor and Mr. Ross had
already received numerous objections
from G. A. R. veterans, and C. A. Meek,
commander in chief of the Kansas G. A.
R., protested to the governor against what
he alleged was a false impression given
Kansas Educator Now Wants to Censor Music
Thinks Exhibitors of Pictures Not Able to Choose Good Music — For Sake of the
Young Minds of the State Would Censor Tunes.
KANSAS CITY, KAN.— So successful has
been the censorship of moving pic-
tures in Kansas, that the supervision of
public entertainment and delectation may
now be extended to the music that goes
with the pictures!
The success of the Kansas censorship,
it need scarcely be explained, consists in
the fact that the censors have actually
been able to enforce the law in a large
number of cases, and have censored the
pictures shown in many Kansas houses.
They have been able to exclude from the
state many pictures, and parts of pictures,
that did not meet the approval of the
<;ensors. While the converse has not been
:also true — they have not been able to put
■before the people of Kansas their ideals
■of moving pictures — the net result has
supposedly been the presentation of pic-
tures that measurably meet the censors'
standards. Theoretically, therefore, the
people of Kansas have been edified and
improved mentally and morally by the
pictures shown.
It was inevitable that the attractiveness
of this exercise of power should appeal to
those w'ho have authority and taste and
culture in other subjects, and that the
Idea of censorship should quickly spread
to other phases of public entertainment
and recreation. There were hundreds of
activities to which the censorship could
be extended, but those easiest touched
next by the censorship would naturally be
those in connection with moving picture
shows, where censorship is already es-
tablished.
So now it Is the music of the picture
shows that is to be criticized by the state.
The first step towards establishing a
censorship of music in moving picture
shows has been taken by Mrs. Cora G.
Lewis, a member of the state board of
administration of Kansas educational
institutions. Mr. Lewis has announced
that censorship of music is necessary, and
is preparing to present the subject to the
board, and to agitate it among educators.
Mrs. Lewis takes the position that most of
the music heard at picture shows is de-
moralizing to the musical sense of the
children, and renders them unfit to absorb
appreciation of the best music in the
schools. The state board of administra-
tion is seeking to develop the musical
taste of Kansas children through the
grade school courses; and the interference
of these plans by the low grade of music
at film shows, she insists, is a proper sub-
ject of action. Mrs. Lewis contends that
if the music was censored, it would im-
prove in quality, much to the benefit and
delight of the patrons; that the patronage
of the moving picture shows would
greatly increase, and the proprietors
would profit largely. This additional pro-
fit would more than compensate, she be-
lieves, for the cost of the censorship.
There has been a growing appreciation,
in Kansas as well as elsewhere, of the
value of good music for building profitable
patronage of moving picture shows. But
there is an inclination to think that the
proprietors can more economically and
safely select performers and music, than
to pay state censors to make such selec-
tion.
Another Independence Theater.
Independence, Mo., ■u'as only for one
day, without a moving picture .-.how — and
now the city has t^wo. On tile same day
that J. E. Lewis reopened his show in the
"Keystone theater, after the lire that de-
stroyed his building, the announcement
■was made of the establishment of a ,.ew
moving picture enterprise. Edgar C.
Hinds and Kenneth V. Bostian are the
proprietors of the sho^w, ■which was
opened January 13 in Battery C Hall.
Shows will be given every night but
Sunday and Monday. Independence is
nine miles from Kansas City, Mo., con-
nected by street railways, and In effect
a suburb.
SUPPLY SHOWS FOR CHARITY.
Denver Exchange Men Run Weekly
Show for Consumptives.
By E. C. Day, Denver Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
THROUGH an arrangement all their
own, the managers of local film ex-
changes take turns in supplying films
for the Jewish Hospital for Consumptives.
They clubbed together several weeks ago
and obtained the moving picture plant
that was installed in the hospital audi-
torium. Then they arranged a schedule
whereby they take turns in giving the
sick men a moving picture show in their
own home free of charge. The exchange-
men even furnish the operator and the
carbons.
Milton Cohn, manager of the Denver
branch of the Notable Film Co. lends his
support to the plan, not only by supply-
ing Paramount pictures for the free show
but by operating the machine himself.
Other managers who either do not under-
stand the operating end of the game or
are too busy to give the time supply an
operator from among their employes.
It is the only amusement that the tuber-
cular patients have and hospital atten-
dants say that more good cheer prevails
within the walls of the institution on a
day following a moving picture display
than could result from the purchase of
thousands of dollars worth of medicine.
Miniature Theater for Exchangemen.
Harry T. Nolan, head of the Swanson-
Nolan Supply Co. and ©■wner of a string
of motion picture theaters throughout the
West has introduced a new feature for
the benefit of Denver exchangemen and
exhibitors. It is a minature moving pic-
ture theater built inside the Iris one of
Denver's downtown playhouses.
This theater within a theater is fully
equipped. It has two of the latest model
Simplex projection machines, an up-to-
date screen and 50 of the newest and most
comfortable opera chairs. It was built
for the purpose of allowing exchange men
to exhibit their wares before prospective
purchasers and to make it possible for
exhibitors to learn for themselves the
good and bad features of a photoplay
before signing up for it.
The Minature theater has filled a long
felt want in Denver. Up to this time it
has often been impossible for an exchange
to sho^w its features to interested ex-
hibitors unless a trial run is arranged at
midnight or very early in the morning.
The inconvenience resulted in the film
distributors losing many customers and
caused the exhibitor to pass up numerous
features. No^w trial runs can be had at
any hour of the day or night and in fact
most of the time that the regular show-
is in progress in the Iris a special film
is being run oft in the minature playhouse
without interfering with the other.
Many Exhibitors Visit.
Many exhibitors took advantage of low
railroad rates during Stock Show week in
Denver to visit the various exchanges and
lay in supplies as well as book new
pictures. Among the visitors were; L. C.
Shepherd of Pueblo; W. C. Lemaster of
Victor; Charles Gunn of Cripple Creek;
F. R. Kelly of Salida; A. A. Kelly of
Ouray; E. M. Owen of Fowler; Carl Ray
of Cheyenne, Wyo. ; A. B. Sharp of .Steam-
boat Springs, and A. B. Segerberg of
Telluride.
E. Libscom of Cincinnati, one of the
new owners of the Tabor Grand Opera
House was in the city arranging for a
permanent service for his house. The
Tabor ■n'hich for 50 years has been the
home of high class spoken drama recently
became the home of the photoplay. It
has just completed a two months' run of
"The Birth of a Nation" and will now
run high class features with a general
admission of ten cents.
W. B. Glasser Visits Denver.
W. B. Glasser. former booking agent
in Denver for the "Diamond from the Sky"
and now connected with the Mutual ex-
change in Detroit is in Denver, having
been called home on account of the ser-
ious illness of his mother. Mrs. Glasser is
reported much improved and will re-
cover.
Theater Changes.
O. S. Taylor, manager of the Rex the-
ater at Raton, N. M., has resigned his
position and will be succeeded by Orin
Studley.
Earl Briggs has sold his Majestic the-
ater at Cripple Creek to Harry Goldstein.
A. B. Martin, former Denver exchange
manager for the Universal Film Co., has
purchased the Temple theater at McCook,
Nebr., and will try his hand in the ex-
hibiting game.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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PRAIRIE STATE NEWS LETTER.
&pe<ial tc. Jlovins Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
Their Own State for Iowa Children.
MUSCATINE, la. — The A-Muse-U the-
ter in this city is co-operating with
the Iowa State College in a series of spe-
cial shows for school children which will
teach them about the State in which they
live. Other educational pictures will be
used. The first program included "A Visit
to Grinnell (Iowa) College," "The Palmer
Method of Penmanship." "An Iowa Pic-
ture," and "The Legend of King Midas,"
Manager Rudy Boston donated the use of
his house, machine and operator so admis-
sion was free. These programs will be
given every Monday and Tuesday, at 4:30
p. m., at the A-Muse-U, the schools of the
city taking turns in attendance. The films
are furnished free of all charge by the
Engineering Extension Department of the
State Colege at Ames, la.
Grand Avenue Houses
St, Louis Correspondent of World Visits Water Tower Section of City— He Gets
Cold Feet When It Rains, But Good Weather Invited— Talks With Manager
Sievers on Good of the Business.
By A. H. Giebler, St. Louis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
Superior Films Mfg. Co. to Move.
The Superior Film Manufacturing Com-
pany of Des Moines, la., is negotiating
with the Commercial Club of Hattiesburg.
Miss., to move its plant to that city. The
company has asked temporary quarters
containing from 4,000 to 4.500 square feet
of floor space, gratis for six months.
New Show at Manning, Iowa.
At Manning. Ta.. George Dethlefs, Sr.,
and son, J. F. Dethlefs, opened their new
house to big business on Dec. 29. The
building is 130 by 27 feet and seats 475
persons. In lighting, heating and ventila-
tion it is thoroughly modern. The pro-
gram is made up of General service, V-L-
S-E and Gold Rooster features. The house
is called the Crystal and was modeled out
of the old Crystal theater. The Dethlefs
have been in this location for four years.
Iowa Changes, Etc.
R. E. Brown has sold his moving picture
theater at Early, la., to Cecil and Basil
Kelly.
Michael Kiegstin has purchased the in-
terest in the opera house moving picture
show at Onawa, la., from Frank Hatt.
P. J. Ingledue has sold the equipment of
the Lyric theater at Marshalltown. la., to
F. L. Keith, owner of the Colonial the-
ater, 18 West Main street, in Marshall-
town. He will operate both houses.
The Empress at Linn Grove, la., has been
opened.
Roscoe Call and N. G. Rice are now
managing the opera house at Algona, la.
W. H. Clausen of Gladbrook, la., has
purchased the Grand at Toledo, la., from
A. H. Erickson. Mr. Erickson and son,
Ralph, probably will engage in the mov-
ing picture business at Waterloo, la.
William Hopps has leased the moving
picture theater on Second street in Kings-
ley, la., and consolidated it with his the-
ater on Main street.
The Eulberg theater at Granville, la.,
has been leased to Peter Pressman and
George Kuhl.
The Princess at Webster City, la., has
been leased to L. A. Furniss.
A, A. Merrill has purchased the mov-
ing picture theater at Center Point, la.,
from C. W. Collinson.
Carl E. Parker has started a moving
picture theater in the Carr opera house
at Lovilla, la.
The moving picture theater at Fenton,
la., is now under the management of F. J.
Weisbrod.
H. S. Robinson of Concord, Neb., has
purchased a moving picture theater at
Pacific Junction, la.
T. H. Swenson of Thompson, la., has
purchased the Grand theater at Spring-
field, Minn., from F. M. Turner.
The Star theater building at Sioux
Rapids, la., which was owned by J. A.
Meadows, has been acquired by the Sioux
Rapids Building and Improvement Asso.
George E. Smith has opened a moving
picture theater in the Stillman building at
Ricewell, la.
C T. LOUIS.— We picked out Grand Ave-
^J as a war path on our hunt tor news
this week.
New Grand Central.
The first stop was made at the New
Grand Central, William Sievers' big house
at Lucas Avenue, The New Grand Cen-
tral is one of the largest and most ele-
gantly appointed of houses, and compares
with the Strand and Knickerbocker of
New York. It is the first feature house
to be built in the city. Some of the big
dramatic houses have been made into
feature houses after they failed with other
programs, but the New Grand' Central
was erected solely for a first-class picture
house, and has never been anything else.
The theater enjoys high-class patronage,
and on big nights automobiles from the
fashionable residences of the west end
are lined up and down Grand avenue and
overflow on Delmar and other side streets
in both directions.
Manager Wm. Sievers.
Wm. Sievers is a man that takes a keen
and active interest in all phases of the
moving picture business. He keeps in
intimate connection with all the big
things that are going on. and from his
close touch with the New York and Chi-
cago producers, he is a reliable authority
on most any phase of the industry. We
asked him the old question, "What is the
matter with the picture business?" al-
though deep down in our heart we don't
believe there is much of anything the
matter with it, and from Mr. Sievers' re-
ply, especially the last part of his state-
ment, he is much of the same opinion, that
there is nothing the matter with the busi-
ness that will not adjust itself in time.
Many Mediocre Features.
"There is an over-production of medi-
ocre features," said Mr. Sievers. "There
has been a cry for features, and features
have been made that were features in
name only. The public have been given
too much, they see so many productions
that they are scarcely able to judge be-
tween the good and the bad.
"Great amounts of money are spent on
the pictures where oftentimes only a
little art is needed. Pictures that should
be classics give way to productions that
have nothing more than a row of dollar
marks and a string of big names behind
them. The public is being spoiled to a
certain extent. They are bombarded with
features — every night in the week a new
and costly production, till they will be-
come bewildered after a while and not be
able to tell art when they see it."
"Is there any remedy?" we asked.
"More Seats Than People."
"Wait," said Mr. Sievers, "there is one
more thing the matter with the business.
The seating capacity of the country is out
of all proportion to the population. In
other words, there are more seats waiting
to be filled than there are people to fill
them. As to the suggestion for a remedy,
I will not prophesy, but the two condi-
tions will remedy themselves, there will
be an automatic readjustment, the result
of a natural law, in fact — the best will
survive, and when the business readjusts
itself, and reaches a sane level, it will be
of the greatest benefit to every one.
Mr. Sievers said that St. Louis will de-
rive a great benefit from the fact that the
Selig Company will come here in March
to make the picture of Churchill's
"Crisis." St. Louis is rich in history and
romance, and the wide attraction that
will be directed to the city when the pic-
tures are shown will be of incalculable
value.
At the Lindell.
After leaving the New Grand Central
we went on out to the Lindell, at Grand
and Herbert. The Lindell is another big
place, seating two thousand, and equipped
with modern heating and ventilating
plants. The Lindell is now under the
management of Wm. Goldman and Harry
Koplar, who comprise the Consolidated
Theater Company, and control besides the
Lindell, the Montgomery and Imperial,
across the street from each other at 15th
and St. Louis Ave., the Mafflt, at Vande-
venter and St. Louis Ave., the Rex air-
dome at 13th and Warren, the St. Louis
at Prairie and St. Louis Ave., and the
Novelty at Grand and Easton. Neither
of the managers were at the Lindell, but
there was a good house full looking at
the pictures.
North Grand Theater.
We crossed the street to the Warner
Brothers' North Grand theater, and found
the same condition, manager not at home,
but a crowded house of patrons enjoying
the eight-reel program.
The Eureka Near the Water Tower.
From there we took the car and went
to the water tower and called in at the
Eureka, the theater formerly managed by
Miss Isabel Spear. The Eureka has
changed hands, and a Miss Fargo is now
the manager. The lady was also not at
home, but there was a young man in
charge who seemed to have excellent
control of the place.
Finding three houses, one after another
with the managers not at home, looked
rather queer. It reminded us of the story
of the man who went to a restaurant and
asked for the proprietor and was told he
had gone out to lunch. We do not know,
but we strongly suspect that these three
absent managers had gone to a picture
show. We stayed a while at the Eureka
because they had one of those old-
fashioned one-reel programs, and we like
that kind of a show.
The Eureka is one of the early neigh-
borhood houses of the city, and the seats
are chairs, real straight-backed chairs
with perforated bottoms like lots of folks
have in the dining room. The theater
has always been under the management
of a woman, and there are many little
feminine touches about the place. One
that is very pleasing is the lighting ar-
rangement. The indirect ceiling lights
are in the shape of big baskets and bowls
of flowers and plants, each with trailing
ferns and vines drooping over the sidea.
ARSENAL THEATER TO OPEN.
Tlie Arsenal Theater at Grand and Ar-
senal streets has been leased by the Ar-
senal Theater Company, a syndicate of
five men living in the vicinity of the
theater, near Tower Grove park, for a
high class motion picture house. The Ar-
senal has a frontage 'of fifty feet on
Grand avenue, and extends a hundred feet
on Arsenal street, and has a seating ca-
pacity of about seven hundred.
The Arsenal company comprises Her-
man W. Fay, President; John J. Kleekamp,
Edward Kleekamp, E. P. Craig and G. L.
Loeffler, and it is said that the theater
will become the third on a circuit, of
which the American and King's are the
other two members. The location of the
Arsenal is an ideal one, although the
house has been closed for more than two
years, as the corner of Grand and Arsenal
is one of the busiest in South St. Louis,
and three car lines pass the door. The
Arsenal will open early in February.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Censor Inconsistencies
Exhibitors of Dallas, Texas, Get a Good Working Sample of Censorship When
Film Is Turned Down for One Reason and Appeal Board Orders Cuts for
Entirely Different Objection.
By S. A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DALLAS, Tex. — This city has its first uary, D. W. Jennings' Colonial went with
taste of the inconsistency so ram- the rest, but Mr. Jennings at once started
pant in censorship disputes, showing the to rebuild and will be ready for opening
radically different angles from which dif- about February 1. The whole town is
ferent persons loolt at pictures. rapidly being reconstructed.
On January 20, Mrs. Reed Pinley, city
censor, refused the Jefferson theater a
permit to show "Life's Whirlpool," a World
Film feature. Mrs. Finley said the pic-
ture was the most horrible and gruesome
thing she had even seen. The theater,
supported by the exchange, appealed from
her decision to the appeals board.
The appeals board apparently did not
say a word about the gruesomeness and
horribleness that the censor discovered,
but they wanted to support her, so ordered
love scenes cut to five feet in some cases
and - in others eliminated entirel-'
Mr. Graf of the World corporation will
try to obtain a reconsidera'^ion of the
turn-down given "Tb-i Lure" some weeks
back, as the new board is not composed
of the same members as the older one.
A special showing before the board
will also be made of "The Miracle of
Life," which was turned down when first
released. The showing will be at the Old
Mill theater, under the auspices of the Mu-
tual corporation's Dallas branch. This pic-
ture was refused an exhibition on some
minor ground; if the writer's memory is
clear, because the wife in the story ac-
tually drank the poison in her dream. It
was shown in other places in the state
and won unstinted praise both for the
beauty of the picture and the deep lesson
carried.
Would Enjoin Simday Shows.
Considerable opposition has developed in
Waco, Tex., to the proposed election de-
signed to permit Sunday exhibitions, and
an effort will be made to stop the elec-
tion February 15 by injunction. It is be-
lieved that regardless of the outcome of
the injunction suit, the matter will eventu-
ally reach the State Supreme Court.
New Cartoon Machine.
The Acorn Movie Cartoon Company has
been chartered and will commence at once
the manufacture of moving picture car-
toons. The work will be done under a
method invented by Charles L. Sudmann,
an artist, of this city. By the Sudmann
method the production of moving car-
toons will, so it is reported, be greatly
simplified.
Pay in Advance.
According to E. R. McDuffie, the Okla-
homa City exchanges are doing away with
all charge accounts and installing a strict-
ly "pay in advance" system of deliver-
ing service. Results will be watched with
considerable interest in Dallas.
Clegg to Address Rotarians.
C. A. Clegg, Dallas manager for the
Mutual, will address the Rotary Club, of
Fort Worth, at a special moving picture
day, January 28. Mr. Clegg's subject will
be "The Evolution of the Moving Pic-
ture Industry."
Dallas Territory Notes.
The Empress, the only large house in
Oklahoma City showing straight pictures,
is doing a fine business. Jack Poland
manages this; house.
Charles D. Touchon, formerly in the
office of the J. D. Wheelan Film Company,
is now manager of the Newport, in Dal-
las, a fine second-run house under the
control of Mr. Wheelan.
P. C. Crown, manager of the Crown at
Houston, was in Dallas recently, and wit-
nessed an advance showing of "A Won-
derful Wager," at the Hippodrome, the
guest of C. A. Meade, of the "Vaseline"
office. Mr. Crown says Houston is a good
place, but they have "some" censorship
there.
J. Klein, of the World corporation, left
January 17 for Atlanta, Ga.
W. M. Byrd, representative of the Fox
interests in Dallas, made a fiying trip to
New Orleans, January 22, to be gone until
the 25th.
Ben Halsell, manager of the Queen at
Bonham, visited the Dallas Fox office, Jan-
uary 22.
Two Hulsey theaters, the Queen at Gal-
veston and the Old Mill at Dallas, will
show Gold Rooster pictures in future,
along with their other service.
Jack
FORT WORTH SUNDAY SHOWS.
Agitation for Special Election Is
Receiving Generous Support.
The movement for a special election on
permitting places of amusement to open
on Sunday in Fort Worth is receiving
generous support on all sides. Only the
usual element seems to be against it.
The labor unions are doing much for the
work, the petitions having been presented
to the city commission by C. W. Woodman,
a prominent labor leader of that city, and,
incidentally, Texas state labor commis-
sioner. It was originally requested that
the election be held on January 21, along
with another election, and while the city
commission does not seem opposed to the
proposition in the whole, their desire is
to have the election as an independent
decision.
Andrew Zucarro, manager of the Queen
at Fort Worth, was in Dallas this week,
and says that although the exhibitors are
very anxious to get quick action, they
will do the best they can, in the mean-
time working for a favorable vote.
Tars March to See Picture
"Submarine Pirate" Seen by 500 Apprentice Seamen — March Through Oakland
Headed by Mayor and City Council and Band.
By T. A. Church, San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
HIGH COURT TO DECIDE.
Court of Criminal Appeals Has Ques-
tion of Free Exhibition.
The Court of Criminal Appeals has be-
fore it this week a case that will carry
a strong precedent in the decision. The
case of Spooner, from Tom Green County.
"Dad" Spooner operates the Crystal the-
ater at San Angelo, and held an exhibi-
tion on Sunday. No admission fee was
charged, but a collection was taken. Af-
ter paying his operator and rent Mr.
Spooner donated the balance to the State
Tuberculosis Colony, near San Angelo. He
was arrested and fined $20, but appealed
on the contention that a benefit per-
formance is not a violation of the Sun-
day closing law.
A la the Phoenix.
When the town of Wirt, Okla., was
practically wiped out by fire early in Jan-
OAKLAND, CAL. — The Triangle comedy
feature, the "Submarine Pirate," has
been the attraction during the past week
at the Franklin theater, Oakland, Calif.,
and has been the motif for some excel-
lent publicity work of a rather unusual
character, which has been participated in
by the Federal Government, City of Oak-
land officials and the Chamber of Com-
merce. Five hundred apprentice seamen
from the United States naval training sta-
tion on Goat Island, San Francisco, were
given a holiday and were taken to the
east bay city aboard two government tugs.
The party was met at the Clay street
wharf by Mayor John L. Davis and mem-
bers of the City Council, and, headed by
a band of forty pieces, marched up Broad-
way to the Franklin theater. More than
one half of the house was reserved' for the
visitors and the program which had been
arranged by Manager Rex W. Midgely was
enthusiastically received. Besides the
"Submarine Pirate," this consisted of pic-
tures showing Swedish submarine manoeu-
vers. a Japanese torpedo boat destroyer in
a storm and a Hearst-Selig News Pic-
torial, which showed scenes in San Fran-
cisco Bay.
The management of the Franklin the-
ater worked hard to make the affair a
success and was given the active co-op-
eration of Manager Ben. P. Simpson, of
the San Francisco office of the Triangle
Film Corporation, and the local commer-
cial bodies. Moving pictures of the march
of the marines were taken by Ray A. Du-
hem, of San Francisco, and these were
shown at the theater the following day.
the members expressed general satisfac-
tion with the results that have been ac-
complished. The officers chosen for the
ensuing term are as follows:
President, Morris L. Markowitz, of the
California Film Exchange: vice president,
X. K. Stout, Mutual Film Corporation;
treasurer, H. W. Oviatt, Pathe Film Ex-
change; secretary, Leon D. Netter, All
Star Feature Distributors, Inc.; board of
directors, Louis Reichert, Metro Feature
Service; I. H. Lichtenstein, Globe Film
Exchange; Morris L. Markowitz, Califor-
nia Film Exchange; H. W. Oviatt, Pathe
Film Exchange; finance committee, John
W. Allen, Progressive Motion Picture Com-
pany; I. H. Lichtenstein, Globe Film Ex-
change, and Louis Reichert, Metro Fea-
ture Service; membership committee, Rob-
ert E. Stebbins, Progressive Motion Pic-
ture Company: David Tompkins, United
Film Exchange, and Fred W. Voight, man-
ager of the Film Exchange Board of Trade
of San Francisco.
HENRY DERNHAM PASSES AWAY.
Henry Dernham, president of the Popu-
lar Amusement Company, which conducts
the Portola theater at San Francisco,
passed away at Coronoda, Calif., on Janu-
ary 20th, following a brief illness. Mr.
Dernham was regarded as one of the big
constructive business men of the city, and
for many years was general manager of
the Emporium, the largest department
store on the Pacific coast. He was fifty-
five years of age at the time of his death
and is survived by a widow and a daugh-
ter.
BOARD OF TRADE ELECTION.
The annual meeting and election of offi-
cers of the Film Exchange Board of Trade
of San Francisco was held on the evening
of January 18 and was well attended. The
work of the past year was reviewed and
POSTER AND SUPPLY BUILDING.
Davis Bros., who conduct a large poster
exchange on Eddy street, San Francisco,
are completing arrangements for taking
over a large building in the Golden Gate
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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avenue film exchange district and plan to
move from their present quarters early in
the spring. A large space will be reserved
for their poster exchange business and in
addition there wrill be a large supply de-
partment. Considerable space will also be
set aside for desk room, where owners of
films, and others desiring to keep in close
touch with exhibitors, may establish head-
quarters. Many inquiries have already
been received in regard to this innovation
and most of the space will probably be
reserved before the building is taken over.
Arrangements are also being made to in-
stall a public demonstrating room, where
concerns having no facilities of this char-
acter may display their film offerings.
Preparing for "Ne'er-Do-Well"
Campaign.
Sol L. Lesser, who recently purchased
the United States rights to the "Ne'er-Do-
Well," left for New York this week to
make a stay of at least six months and
this great feature production will shortly
be placed on the market. Just before his
departure from this city the employes of
the Golden Gate Film Exchange, Inc., and
the All Star Feature Distributors, Inc., pre-
sented him with a handsome leather bound
note book as a token of their regard for
him, a gift that was deeply apreciated.
E. M. Asher has also departed for New
York, by way of Chicago, to act as pub-
licity man for Mr. Lesser at the office to be
established in the Eastern city.
Serial Draws Big at Vaudeville House.
The use of serial moving pictures as a
drawing card for vaudeville has been given
a thorough test by the management of
Pantage's theater and the experiment has
been very gratifying. Several weeks ago
the Pathe production, "The Red Circle,"
was started here and despite the rainy
weather the attendance has shown a great
increase. The local police and detective
force has become interested in the serial
and there are but few who do not see it
regularly. The newsboys on the streets
have become regular patrons of the the-
ater and many of them are to be seen
with red circles painted on the backs of
their hands. Both general manager J. J.
Cluxton and house manager Robert G.
Drady are delighted with the results that
have been secured by the use of this serial
and express the opinion that this class of
film attraction appeals more to vaudeville
patrons than long productions.
San Francisco Briefs.
The Independent Film Exchange is now
well settled in its new quarters at 122
Golden Gate avenue.
The Picture Playhouse Film Company
has received two war subjects that have
aroused considerable enthusiasm here.
W. E. Shaffer is traveling through the
California territory, south of San Fran-
cisco, for the Union Film & Supply Com-
pany, handling the "Fall of Przemysl."
W. R. Hart was here recently fitting up
a road show and has left for San Joaquin
Valley points, where he will show the
"Mysteries of New York."
G. A. Metcalfe, of the supply house bear-
ing his name, made a business trip to Los
Angeles recently to inspect the new branch
opened there a few weeks ago.
S. N. Kanner, formerly with the Comedy
Film Company, has been made manager of
the Elite theater on Market street.
W. Casey, formerly with the Sullivan &
Considine Circuit, has been made house
manager of the Tivoli, conducted by the
Turner & Dahnken Circuit.
Robert Quive, manager of the San Fran-
cisco branch of the V-L-S-E, is looking
forward to an interesting release at an
early date, his broken arm having healed
to such an extent that it will be released
from the plaster cast shortly.
Louis Marks and John Di Stassio. prom-
inent exhibitors of Sacramento, Calif., were
here recently to look over late releases.
The All Star Feature Distributors, Inc.,
has secured the Pacific Coast rights to
"Concealed Truth."
Conferences No Avail
Portland, Oregon, City Fathers Meet Film Men But No Relief from Oppressive
Censorship Yet — More Snakes Cut from Film — City Commissioner Has
Another Plan to Curb Vicious Pictures — Screen Club Interviews Him.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of the Moving Picture World.
MERRICK LEAVES PORTLAND.
J. L. Merrick, for several years road
man for the General Film out of Port-
land and Seattle, has been transferred to
Los Angeles. The change was made for
the benefit of his wife's health. Mr. Mer-
rick was one of the most popular road
men in the territory and his departure
from Portland is regretted.
P. M. Kershaw has been selected to
take Mr. Merrick's place in Portland. He
is an able salesman and has been a road
man in commfercial lines for many years.
PORTLAND, OREGON. — The Portland
Screen Club has taken hold of the
fight against oppresive censorship with a
will. Meetings of the allied film inter-
ests are being held several times each
week and more enthusiasm has been shown
than in the past when the picture theater
men were united with the managers of
the legitimate theaters under the name
of the Portland Protective Association.
Several conferences were had with the
city commissioners during the week of
January 16 and the film men now have
clearly laid their side of the situation
before the city fathers. These confer-
ences have not yet, however, resulted in
any relief in the cnsorship situation in
Portland.
"Personally," said F. M. Simonton, man-
ager of the Standard Feature Film Com-
pany, "I believe the city ofllcials are
'stalling' on the censorship question.
They are putting us off from time to
time and decline to commit themselves
one way or the other with regard to the
situation. I believe they intend to drag
the matter along expecting that we will
get tired and lie down. Their expecta-
tions will not be realized."
An interview with Will H. Daly, com-
missioner of public utilities, appeared in
the Portland Journal wherein Mr. Daly
expressed himself against the censorship
situation system in Portland and said he
believed many injustices were being done.
He believed, he said, in handling the situ-_
ation under a law similar to the former
model liquor law, namelj', that an or-
dinance should be drawn specifying the
kind of pictures not to be shown and if
any such were shown, arrest the exhibi-
tor. Mr. Daly declined to discuss the in-
terview appearing in the Journal with the
Screen Club committee or to reiterate his
views expressed in the interview. He
said, however, that he was framing a cen-
sorship ordinance which he would submit
to the council.
Snakes are again demanding the cen-
sor board's attention. Manager Myrick,
of the Columbia, seems to be the target of
their shots of late and he has on his
desk a good-sized roll of film cut from the
Triangle Keystone film. "The Hunt,"
wherein a snake appeared in a scene.
Another picture that met official dis-
approval recently was "Smashing the
Vice Trust." The people having charge
of this picture say that Mrs. E. B. Col-
well, secretary of the censor board, gave
as the reason for condemning it that no
conditions as it depicted existed in
Portland.
THE YEAR'S PROSPECT IN
OREGON.
Nineteen fifteen, especially the latter
part, was a lean year for Portland's exhi-
bitors. The reasons were presumably the
inactivity of the lumber industry and the
fact that very little money was spent in
the development of Oregon's resources.
Portland's banks, in fact, have been mere
safe deposit vaults. The indications are
that Oregon's lumber industry will open
up within the next 30 days. At Bend,
Oregon, one mill will employ 1,500 men.
An enterprising exhibitor was in Portland
recently negotiating for equipment to
open a house there.
E. J. Myrick, manager of the Columbia,
has an optimistic view of the prospects
in Portland. With some of the state's
biggest sawmills located here, with Port-
land's banks full of money and with the
general commercial activity rapidly mov-
ing westward, he sees no reason why 1916
should not be the biggest year Portland
has ever had.
STAY WITH PICTURES, JOE.
Joe Lucas, the genial proprietor of the
Grand, Centralia, Washington, is in his
home town an adept in the manly art of
self defense, and nothing pleases Joe
more than when he can take an evening
off to witness an affair in the squared
circle.
Recently a bout was to be pulled oft in
Tenino, a town near Centralia, between
two husky loggers working in the woods
thereabouts. Joe's first show was well
under way and he was debating whether
or not he should take in the event when
the telephone rang. It was a friend of
his at Tenino, who said the crowd was all
assembled to view the fight, but that one
of the lumber-jacks had failed to appear.
Joe has been in the theater game a
long time and he knows the pangs of dis-
may that tug at the heartstrings of a dis-
appointed audience.
"Hold the crowd!" yelled Joe over the
wire. "I'll take the piker's place!"
A road man, who, by the way, is re-
sponsible for this yarn, called on Joe
several days later and found -him able
to sit up and able to take nourishment,
but that was about all. To him Joe con-
fided that hereafter his efforts to please
the public would be limited to the exhi-
bition of high-class pictures in his theater.
Maple Goes to Lewiston.
George Maple, formerly manager of the
Palace theater. Roseburg, Oregon, was a
visitor in Portland en route to Lewiston,
Idaho, where he has taken charge of the
Star theater. Mr. Maple was in Portland
a fe'w weeks ago and at that time threat-
ened to stay away from the film game at
least a year.
Coimcil Acts as Censor.
The city council at Enterprise, Oregon,
recently sat in judgment on a picture
presented at one of the eastern Oregon
town's theaters and an edict was issued
that all films of a suggestive or sensuous
nature should be barred in Enterprise.
The showmen are dispos«d to abide by
the ruling of the council and have re-
quested Portland exchanges to omit this
class of films from the programs sent to
Enterprise.
New Universal Bookers.
John R. Meldrum, recently special rep-
resentative of "The Girl and the Game,"
is booking at the Universal exchange in
Portland, vice S. S. Schubach, resigned.
Mr. Meldrum was formerly booker for
Universal at Seattle. Emil Ericksen, who
occupied the booker's chair at the Port-
land Universal until recently, has ac-
cepted a similar position in Butte, Mont.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12. 1916
Big Legit House Turns
Western Canada's Leading Legitimate Theater Becomes a Picture House —
Manager C. P. Walker Has Redecorated and Beautified Winnipeg Theater for
Films — Special Music — Many Seats Reserved.
'By B. C. Thomas, Vancouver Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA. — The Walker
theater in Winnipeg, the most im-
portant legitimate theater in western
Canada, has gone over to moving pictures,
and early in January began the presen-
tation of feature programs. C. P. Walker,
manager of the theater, recently returned
from an extended eastern trip which in-
cluded New York, Chicago, Detroit and
Toronto, taken for the purpose of ac-
quiring advanced ideas in conducting a
moving picture theater. As a result of
this study, Winnipeg theatergoers were
treated to a surprise in the manner of
presentation, which is on a scale never
before attempted in Western Canada.
Charles L. Cadwalader, one of the lead-
ing scenic artists of the Lee Lash studios
in New York, brought to Winnipeg by
Mr. Walker, and painted a special stage
setting for the house. This represents
a beautiful scene on the Mediterranean,
with special lighting and moving cloud
effects. Mr. Caldwalader has also been
commissioned to execute new settings
for the Lougheed-Walker theaters in Cal-
gary and Edmonton, and the Groves-
Walker theaters in Reglna and Saskatoon.
Particular attention is paid to the music
at the Walker, and Henri Bourgeault,
conductor of the Winnipeg Operatic So-
ciety, has been placed at the head of a
symphony orchestra of sixteen musicians,
who are partly concealed during the per-
formance by a trellis of vines. Two high
class vocalists have also been engaged,
and add to the really fine music of the
program.
Another departure is in the prices, which
are higher than have ever before been at-
tempted here for regular moving picture
performances. All seats except those in
the gallery are reserved, and may be se-
cured one week in advance. In the eve-
ning orchestra seats are 50 and 25 cents;
balcony circle, 25 cents; balcony, 15 cents;
gallery 10 cents. Matinee prices are 25
cents for orchestra seats; balcony. 15
cents; with the gallery, as always. 10
cents.
At 11 o'clock on Saturday mornings a
"Children's Hour" is given, with a spe-
cially arranged program of suitable pic-
tures and music. Admission at this time
is 15 cents.
Although the opening feature was
Pathe's "The Beloved Vagabond." the
Metro production. "My Madonna," was run
the second half of the week, with two
other Metros, "The Final Judgment," and
"The Bridge." for the second week. These
productions will hereafter be shown regu-
larly. Mr. Walker having signed a con-
tract for first run in western Canada tor
the Metro program. Two shows a day are
given, and up to the present time the
business done has been very good.
Legitimate attractions will play the
house on the rare occasions when any
are available, but as Mr. Walker said
when announcing the change. "It hap-
pens for various reasons (which unfor-
tunately I have not the time now to ex-
plain) that not so many are coming to
Winnipeg as is usual about this time of
the year."
Will Change Fire Escapes.
Vancouver. B. C- — After a long drawn
out discussion, which for a time threat-
ened the closing of €he Avenue theater
in Vancouver in the midst of the run of
"The Birth of a Nation," the house was
finally granted a renewal of its license
for 1916 and will be further dealt with by
the new city council, just elected.
The Avenue problem has been an annual
one with city councils since 1913. It first
arose when the Georgia street viaduct
was projected, the alSermen realizing that
the construction of the Main street end of
the bridge would bring the fire escapes of
the theater over city property. The
Western Amusement Company, owners of
the Avenue, were offered ?15,000 to move
the escapes and effect other changes "dur-
ing the construction of the viaduct," and
accepted the money. The difficulty arose
over the interpretation of the word "dur-
ing." J. E. Bird, council for the owners,
contended that the word meant that this
required them to make temporary alter-
ations to remain during the time the
bridge was being built, while the city
held that the theater owners were bound
to make permanent alterations, which
should have been finished before the com-
pletion of the bridge. At the last meet-
ing of the council a resolution was put
through authorizing the building inspec-
tor to close the theater within twenty-
tour hours, if an agreement for new fire
escapes were not signed. At a special
meeting held the following day to con-
sider the matter further it was announced
that Mr. Bird had agreed to sign a per-
sonal bond for $2,000, guaranteeing that
the required improvements would be com-
pleted by August 31. and the 1916 license
was accordingly granted.
NEW METRO EXCHANGES.
Another program has invaded Western
Canada, and it is expected that in the
near future Metro pictures will be shown
throughout the Western territory. .\ group
of Montreal financial men are behind the
venture, having formed the Metro Star-
films. Ltd., with the following oflicers:
President. A. N. Brodeur; vice-president,
Paul Galibert; secretary-treasurer, Hal
MacBrown; managing director, Herbert
Lubin.
Less Kauffman, western general man-
ager for the company, has arrived in
Winnipeg, and has secured quarters at 116
Phoenix Block, adjoining those of the
Canadian Universal Film Co., Ltd. It is
Mr. Kauffman's intention to make his
headquarters in Winnipeg, and establish
branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver,
although as yet no definite announcement
has been made in regard to the latter
cities.
VANCOUVER UNION ELECTS.
Moving Picture Machine Operators'
Union, Local No. 34S, I. A. T. S. E. & M.
P. M. O., last month held an election of
officers in Vancouver for the year 1916
and the following were elected: President,
W. E. McCartney; vice president, J. O.
Thomas; secretary-treasurer, A. O. Han-
sen; recording secretary, Wm. Tenny;
sergeant-at-arms, Wm. Woolridge; busi-
ness agent, E. Huttlemayer; executive at
large. Wm. Worby; examining board.
W. E. McCartney, J. O. Thomas, Jos. La
Chance; Trustees, P. Pitner, J. H. Leslie,
E. S. Holdsworth; delegates to Trades and
Labor Council, P. Pitner, J. O. Thomas;
delegate to B. C. Federation of Labor.
A. O. Hansen.
After the elections were over the mem-
bers present, twenty-five in number, re-
paired to the home of P. Pitner. where
the social committee had prepared a fine
array of refreshments. An enjoyable
evening was spent, with music, etc., and
some extraordinary talent was uncovered.
The presence of B. Fortune, of Denver,
Colo., Local No. 260, and Harry Lester,
of Atlantic City, N. J., Local No. 310,
operators traveling with "The Birth of a
Nation," was greatly appreciated by those
present.
TICKET SELLING CONTEST IN
VANCOUVER, B. C.
The National Amusement Company has
started a strenuous campaign to increase
the business at four of its Vancouver the-
aters— the Globe. Maple Leaf, Columbia
and Princess — and is conducting a contest
similar to those often conducted by news-
papers in subscription campaigns.
Contestants are required to sell books
of admission tickets, ranging in price
from $1.00 to $5.00, and containing tickets
to a value of $1.10 to $5.50, or a 10 per
cent, bonus of free tickets. A certain
number of points is allowed contestants
for each book of tickets sold with an ad-
ditional number of credits awarded when
the tickets are used for admission, pro-
vided the contestant's name is "written on
them by the user. The tickets are in de-
nominations of 10 and 15 cents, with a
different scale of points awarded on the
different priced tickets as used.
The contest is short, closing March 11,
and expensive prizes are to be awarded,
totaling an amount stated to be $5,000.
First prize is a touring car, or $1,000 in
cash; second, a player piano or $500 in
cash; and twelve other prizes of diminish-
ing value. All persons taking part in the
contest who do not win one of the princi-
pal prizes will be presented with a season
ticket to the company's theaters, valued
at about $15.
The standing of the various contestants
is displayed from day to day on bulletin
boards in the lobbies, and special credits
for books sold within certain periods
serve to keep up the interest.
The effect of this contest on the patron-
age of other houses will be watched with
intense interest.
Basil S. Courtney.
Basil S. Courtney, general manager of
the Basil Corporation, owners of the
Canadian rights for "The Birth of a Na-
tion," is a comparative newcomer into the
moving picture field, but he has already
established himself as an exhibitor who
is thoroughly conversant with the proper
method of presenting a picture In a high-
class manner.
At a time when the "wise ones" deemed
it a foolish venture, Mr. Courtney induced
some friends to join him in the purchase
of the Canadian exhibition rights at a
high figure, and the business done from
the first has completely vindicated his
judgment.
Mr. Courtney was born in Glasgow,
Scotland, but came to this country at an
early age. He was educated at St. Paul's.
Concord, N. H., and afterwards entered
the insurance business.
"B. C. for the Empire" Films.
Cameraman A. D. Kean. of Vancouver,
who has made pictures of all the local
battalions which have gone to the front,
has joined the forces with the Vancouver
branch of the Red Cross Society, and has
assembled four reels of military pictures
dating from the beginning of the war up
to the present tin^e, under the title "B.
C. for the Empire." A tour of the entire
province is about to be undertaken in the
interests of the National Red Cross, the
opening date being played at the Avenue
theater in Vancouver.
Will Remodel the Bijou in Victoria.
Arrangements have been completed be-
tween the owners of the Bijou in Victoria,
B. C, and W. P. Nichols, general manager
of the National Amusement Company,
whereby the Bijou is to be entirely re-
modeled.
The new plans, which are now being
prepared, will greatly increase the seating
capacity of the house, and call for the
installation of a modern heating and ven-
tilating plant. Every arrangement will
be made for the convenience of patrons,
and a four-piece orchestra will be pro-
vided.
Admission will be five cents.
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Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 12 and February 19
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 1034, 1036, 1038.)
General Film Company.
General Film Company.
Current Releases
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1916. (Serial No.)
BIOGRAPH— A Chance Deception (Drama) (Bio-
grrapli — Reissue No. 36) 20009
ESSANAY — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No. 3
"The Web") (Two parts — Drama)
LUBIN — The Diamond Thieves (Drama) 20010
SEL,I(3 — The Dragnet (Three parts — Drama) 20004-6-6
SEL,I(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 11. 1916 (Topical) 20008
VITAGRAPH — Betty, the Boy and the Bird (Com-
edy— Drama) 20007
VITAGRAPH — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Four parts — Drama) (Unit Program) U-1050-1-2-3
VITAGRAPH — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Comedy-
Drama) (Unit Program) U-1D54
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916.
ESSANAY — The Man In Him (Two parts — Drama)
KALEM — Wurra-Wurra (Comedy) 20013
LUBIN — The Last Shot (Two parts — Drama) 20014-5
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Iron Will (Three parts — Drama).. 20019-20-1
ESSANAY — The Fable of "The Grass Widow and the
Mesmeree and the Six Dollars" (comedy)
KALEM — The Darkest Hour (No. 12 of the "Stinga-
ree" Series) (Two parts — Drama) 20016-7
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1916.
LUBIN — Sold to Satan (Three parts — Drama) 20022-3-4
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 12, 1916 (Topical) 20025
VIM — Bungles' Rainy Day (Comedy) 20026
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
KALEM — The Trail's End (No. 16 of the "Ventures
of Marguerite" Series) (Drama) 20030
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE— "The Big
Brother" (Three parts — Drama) 20027-S-9
VIM— The High Sign (Comedy) 20032
VITAGRAPH — Freddy's Last Bean (Comedy) 20031
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1916.
ESSANAY — Golden Lies (Three parts — Drama) 20033-4-5
KALEM — The Peril of the Rails (No. 66 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series) (Drama) 20040
LUBIN— Billie's Lucky Bill (Comedy) 20036
SELI(3 — A Mix-Up In Movies (Comedy) 20041
VITAGRAPH — From Out of the Past (Broadway Star
Features) (Three parts — Drama) 20037-8-9
Advance Releases
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — Just Gold (Drama) (Biograph — Reissue No. 37).
ESSANAY — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No. 4) (Two parts
Drama).
LUBIN — A Song From the Heart (Drama).
SELIG — The Black Orchid (Three parts — Drama).
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 13, 1916 (Topical).
VITAGRAPH — You're Next (Comedy).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — His White Lie (Two parts — Drama).
ESSANAY — Gold Dust (Two parts — Drama).
KALEM — Ham Takes a Chance (Comedy).
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — Pique (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAY — Vernon Howe Bailey's Sketch Book (Cartoon-Com-
edy).
- — A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
KALEM — A Molar Mix-Up (Comedy).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IT, 1916.
LUBIN — The Uplift (Three parts — Drama).
SELIG — Selig-Tribune No. 14, 1916 (Topical).
VIM — One Too Many (Comedy).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916.
KALEM — The Guiding Hand (No. 17 of the "Ventures of Mar-
guerite" Series) (Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE— The Child of the West
(Three parts — Drama).
VIM — Pluck and Luck (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH— In Arcadia (Comedy).
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916.
ESSANAY — Politeness Pays (Three parts— Drama).
KALEM — The "Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series No. 67, "The
Perilous Swing" (Drama).
LUBIN — A Temporary Husband (Comedy).
.SELI(3 — Making Good (Drama).
VITAGRAPH— The Man He Used To Be (Broadway Star Fea-
ture— Three parts — Drama).
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LISTS of Regular Program and Feature Pictures Can Always Be Obtained from the Pages of the Moving Pic-
ture World. These are Published Two Weeks in Advance of Release Days to Enable Exhibitors to Arrange Their Coming Programs. The
Stories of the Pictures in Most Cases are Published on a Like Schedule. Each Synopsis is Headed by a Cast, the Players' Names Being in
Parenthesis. Lay Out Your Entertainment From the Information in the Moving Picture World and You Will Not Go Wrong,
Ask your GENERAL FILM COMPANY exchange
to send you full information about the
NEW PRINTS OF
BIOGRAPH
Mabel Normand
Charles Murray
FEATURING
Mack Sennett
Ford Sterling
COMEDIES
Fred Mace
Vivian Prescott
A Special Department gives its entire attention to a correct list of releases.
February 12, 1916
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QUALITY FILMS
Monday, February 14
Just Gold
Directed by D. W. QRIFFITH
The hunt for wealth and its tragic circum-
stances— a gripping desert drama.
Lillian Gish Lionel Barrymore
Charles H. West Alfred Paget
The Biograph Re-issue
The
Finished Print
A good negative is a good
beginning. But to bring out
its hidden beauties is a prob-
lem that involves a complex
scientific process. The great
art of positive printing, with
its superb tone contrasts
and delicacy of detail, was
developed in the Biograph
laboratories.
BiooBAPH Company
807 East ITBth Street
New Yobk. N. Y.
luesday, February 15
His White Lie
Directed by WALTER COYLB
A vivid emotional mystery drama of
politics and love
Gretchen Hartman Claire McDowell
Charles H. Mailes Charles Parley
The T'wo Reel Biograph
Wednesday, February 16
Pique
Directed by LAWRENCE MARSTOS
Augustin Daly's famous play — a drama of
woman's wounded pride.
Gretchen Hartman Betty Gray
William Russell Franklin Ritchie
The Three Reel Biograph
For casts and descriptions of
all Biograph releases refer to
your copy of PROGRAMS
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February 12, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 12 and February 19
(For' Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 1034, 1036, 1038.)
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1916.
Serial No.
L.AEMMLE- — No release this day.
L-KO — A September Mourning (Two parts — Comedy) 01175
REX — One Who Passed By (Drama) 01174
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1916.
NESTOR — Mixed Kids (Comedy) 0117S
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAYS— A Knight of the
Range (Five parts — Drama) 01177
UNIVERSAL, SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft No. 9 "The
Insurance Swindlers" (Two parts — Drama) 01194
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 191C.
GOLD SEAL — Yust From Sweden (Three parts — Hu-
man Interest — Drama) 01179
IMP — Artistic Interference (Comedy) 01180
REX — No release this day.
AVEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY- Number 5 (Topical) 01183
L-KO — Her Naughty Eyes (Comedy) 01182
VICTOR — High Fliers (Two parts — Modern — Com-
edy-Drama) 01181
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
LAEMMLE — The Living Lie (Three parts — Drama of
the Latin Quarters) 011S4
POWERS — A Hot Time In Iceland (Comedy Cartoon) 011S5
— Acrobatic Act (Vaudeville Act) 011S5
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
IMP — The Trail of Wild Wolf (Two parts — North
Western — Drama) 01186
NESTOR — A Quiet Supper For Four (Comedy) 01188
REX — The Missing Locket (Drama) 01187
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1916.
BISON — His Majesty, Dick Turpin (Two parts —
Drama) 01189
JOKER — Leap and Look Thereafter (Comedy) 01191
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work (No 8 "Uncle Sam-
Fisherman-Postmaster-Health Officer") (Educa-
tional) 0119O
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1916.
LAEMMLE — Arthur's Last Fling (Comedy) 01192
L-KO — Firing the Butler and the Butler Fired (Two
parts — Comedy) 01193
REX — No release this day.
MONDAY, PEBRU.VRY 14, 1916.
NESTOR — W'hen the Losers Won (Comedy) 01196
RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAYS — The Sphinx (Five
parts — Dsama) 01195
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE — Graft No. 10,
"The Harbor Transportation Trust" (Two parts
• — Drama) 01212
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Tlie Family Secret (Two parts — Com-
edy-Drama) 01197
IMP— Cinders (Drama) 01199
REX— The Strong Arm Squad (Drama) 01198
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY— Number 6 (Topical) 01202
LAEMMLE — As Fate Decides (Drama) 01200
L-KO — Elevating Father (Two parts — Comedy).... 01201
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
POWERS— Building Up the Health of a Nation (Les-
son 4 — Educational) 01204
POWERS — Joe Boko's Adventures (Cartoon-Com.) . 01204
VIGOR — In the Night (Three parts — Modern Dr.).. 01203
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916.
IMP — Plot and Counterplot (Two parts — Drama)... 01205
NESTOR — Flivver's Dilemma (Comedy) 01207
REX — Borrowed Plumes (Drama) 01206
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916.-
BISON — A Recoiling Vengeance (Three parts — Ani-
mal— Drama) 01208
JOKER — No release this day.
POWERS — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 9, "Bureau of
Weights and Measures" — Educational) 01209
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1916.
Serial No.
BEAUTY — The Laird O'Knees (Comedy) 04455
GAUMONT — See America First No. 21 (Scenic) 04454
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy 04454
VOGUE — Fickle Madge (Comedy) 04456
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURB DE LUXE — The Drift-
er (Gaumont — Five parts — Racing — Drama) (No. 65).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916.
AMERICAN — Lillo of the Sulu Seas (Three parts —
Society — Drama) 04457-8-9
PALSTAFF — Booming the Boxing Business (Com-
edy) 04460
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1916.
BEAUTY — Won By One (Comedy) 04464
THANHOUSER — The Spirit of the Game (Three
piarts — Football — Drama) 04461-2-3
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Snow Storm and Sunshine (Comedy).. 04466
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Powder
(American — Five parts — Society — Drama (No 66)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 58 (Topical) 04467
VOGUE — Paddy's Political Dream (Comedy) 04465
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
CUB — Jerry's Millions (Comedy) 04471
MUSTANG — According to St. John (Three parts —
Western — Drama) 04468-9-70
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Soul's
Cycle (Centaur — Five parts — Pyschological —
Drama) (No. 67)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1916.
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 22 (Scenic)
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comed.v)
VOGUE — Igorrotes' Crocodiles and a Hat Box (Com-
edy) 04474
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— Life's Blind
Alley (American — Five parts — Drama) (No. 68).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1916.
AMERICAN — A Modern Sphinx (Three parts — Soci-
ety— Drama) 04475-6-7
FALSTAFF — Ruth's Remarkable Reception (Comedy) 0447S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. 1916.
BEAUTY— Ella Wanted to Elope (Comedy) 04482
THANHOUSER— Outwitted (Three parts— Drama) . 04479-80-1
^ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Perkin's Peace Part (Comedy) 044S4
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— The Dead
Alive (Gaumont) (Five parts — Drama) No. 69).
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 59 (Topical) 04485
VOGUE — Title not yet announced 04483
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1916.
CUB — Title not yet announced 04489
MUSTAN(3 — When the Light Came (Three parts —
Western — Drama) 04486-7-8
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Silas Mar-
ner (Thanhouser) (Five parts — -Drama) (No. 70)
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Stories of the Films
General Film Company
SELIG.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 5 (Jan. 17).
Washington, D. C— Mayor Wm. Hale Thomp-
son of Cnicago and the ' L;nicaBO t-iau ' delega-
tion arrived at the capital and are met by
Congressman Madden of Illinois.
Washington, D. C. —
To Congress from the Lone Star State,
To sing with epic Are,
Comes "Cyclone" Davis tall and gaunt.
His whiskers are his lyre.
Portland, Ore. — A unique sight, such as only
Oregon can turnish, is here presented. A woman
picking roses from a snow-clad '--"-.h.
Salem, Ore. — Marion County pays over $7,000
to farmers tor 30,000 gopher and mole skins 'n
an effort to rid its section of these pests.
San Antonio, Tex.— The 17th U. S. cavalry
give a good account of themselves at Fort Sam
Houston. There's nothing the matter with the
army except its size !
San Francisco, Calif. — One killed and eleven
injured with a proper^v damage of thousands
of dollars, is the result of the worst gale ex-
perienced in this city in twenty-six years.
New York. N. Y. — Captain John Goulandis
and his crew from the abandoned S. S. Thessa-
loniki, arrives here on board tne S. S. Perugia
after leaving his ship a derelict at sea.
Boston, Mass. — The elephants of Franklin
Park Zoo act as hosts to Boston children on the
occasion of their moving into their new
quarters.
Washington, D. C. — Sam Gompers and Secre-
tary of Labor Wilson ofHciate at the corner
stone laying tor the American Federation of
Labor Building.
Corpus Christi, Tex. — Eiglity million feet of
gas daily is running wild from a gas well here
and an attempt is being made to cap the
"gasser" with a 5,500-pound lid.
Selig Tribune special Feature Picture, Isle of
Jolo, P. I. — Instead of turkey and cranberries
for Thanksgiving, the Moro boys and sirls cele-
brate President Wilson's proclamation with
water sports and dancing.
Sacramento, Calif. — Three dead and another
dying is the toll exacted by the Black Hand in
a dynamite explosion at the home of Peter
Apostol.
Linwood Landing, Miss. — Everyone in this
section is cutting and shipping willow saplings
to aid in revetting the banks of the Mississippi,
already over two feet above flood level near
Memphis.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 6 (Jan. 20).
Alameda, Calif. — The Adelphian Club and
other relief fund clubs gather enormous quanti-
ties of supplies for French and Belgian hos-
pitals.
Chicago, HI. — Chief Ogallala Fire, a Sioux
chieftain, who fought with Sitting Bull in the
Custer massacre, dies at 89 years of age and is
burled from the Catholic Church.
San Antonio, Tex. — The militant spirit here
results in the first recruiting station for what
is termed the "Continental ^rmy." The candi-
dates take oath of allegiance.
Washington, D. C. — The murdering of 19
Americans in Mexico by followers of Villa
again brings into the limeliirht many men
prominent in American and Mexican politics,
San Francisco, Calif. — Storm-scarred and
battered by wintry winas for months, the Peru-
vian .bark Callao reaches port with the can-
tain's wife, four-year-old daughter and crew
exhausted from the terrible ordeal.
Washington, D. C. — Seeing in pending bill
creating Federal censorship of motion pictures
a menace to the constitutional rights, motion
picture producers appear before the House
committee to oppose the bill.
Maiden, Mass. — Society here takes advantage
of the cold wave and indulges in the exciting
pastime of ice boating.
Chicago, 111. — Two men are killed and a
building wrecked in the C. & N. W. railway
yards by the explosion of two gas tanks, one of
which is hurled eight blocks.
On Board U. S. Revenue Cutter Seneca. — At
Sea. — The Seneca, after a futile search of six
days for the abandoned S. S. Thessaloniki. turns
about and heads for New York.
Boston, Mass. — Persian x'ussies. Pelicans and
other pets are attracting wide attention here.
Selig-Tribune Special Feature Picture —
Here's fashion notes from Africa,
A Su.irt in perfect taste;
It's made like Eve's
From bamboo leaves —
Without the slightest waste.
Chicago, 111. — Grace Helaine Chappelle, sister
of Billie Burke, and Eu^^ie Bassett execute
figures in fancy skating for the Selig-Tribune.
THE DRAGNET (Three Parts— Feb. 7).— The
c^st : James Durkin, alias Red Durkin (Harrv
Mestayer); Bill Avery (Wheeler Oakman); De-
tective Schulte (Al W. Filson) ; May 'Vernon
(Vivian Reed). Written by Willard Mack.
Directed by Prank Beal.
James Durkin, alias Red Durkin, leaves the
prison bars behind him with the resolution to
do the right thing. No sooner has he reached
the city than lie is recognized by Detective
Schulte, who resolves, after the manner of many
detectives, to keep an eye on James Durkin.
Durltin meets Bill Avery, who was a fellow con-
vict. Bill has no conscientious qualms and en-
deavors to coax Durkin to commit a crime, but
his efforts prove unavailing.
Both are summoned to the detective bureau
where Durkin tells Detective Schulte that he
will live straight. His attitude angers the
sleuth, who tells Durk'n that lie will sooner or
later "get him." Durkin obtains a position in
a cigar store, but his record comes up through
the instrumentality of the detective, and he
leaves the position. Durkin meets May Vernon,
a homeless girl, who has been deserted by a
racetrack attache, and who has enticed her
from her uncle's home. She is about in desper-
ation to take her own life when Durkin arrives
opportunely and saves her, thus winning her
gratitude.
Bill Avery again coaxes Durkin to engage
with him in burglary, but Durkin refuses. As
they consult together, a raid by the police
occurs and both are jailed. Then both are re-
leased and Durkin again looks for the girl
whom he saved, and to whom he is attracted.
Durkin later gains a Position as a deliverer of
ice. In the meantime May Verm .i secures a
position as a servant in a wealthy home.
Money belonging to the lad" of the house is
stolen by her son. Detecti\e Schulte is sum-
moned. His suspicions are uirected toward
May, and when Durkij appears his suspicions
are confirmed. However, the lady through the
confession of her son. frees the girl.
Bill Avery is arrested for a holdup, and to
nrotect his pal, says that James Durkin was
his confederate. The newspapers exploit
Avery's alleged confession. Durkin sees it In
tile morning papers and, with May, whom he
has married, escapes to South America. Durkin
is making good in the South American country,
but one day is recognized by a detective. The
one redeeming trait in the hardened heart of
Detertive Schulte Is the love of wife and
family. He is assigned to go to South America
and arrest James Durkin. He arrives there and
enters Durkin's home. There is a desperate
conflict between the detective and the perse-
cuted Durkin. and then it is that the detective
sees the happiness in the Durkin home. His
heart is touched and he wires back to the de-
tective bureau that the wrong man has been
suspected.
Tom, Pat and Sid, three cowpunchers, arrive
in a small Western town, and seeing a motion
picture company at work taking scenes in front
of the bank gives Tom an idea. That night
Tom and his two companions steal the movie
camera, and the next day they start a fake
scene in front of the bank. While Tom grinds
the camera, Pat and Sid enter the bank, get a
bundle of money and the onlookers think it is
a scene. The three cowpunchers then escape
into the hills with the money.
The real movie company form a posse after
the sheriff refuses to interfere, thinking the
whole thing a joke. The company follow the
boys into the hills, accompanied by the leading
lady. She discovers the boys, tells them they
are real good actors, and can make more money
in the movie business, and so the bovs follow
the leading lady's advice and return the money
to tile bank.
KALEM.
ARTFUL ARTISTS (Feb. 1) .—The cast :
Marion Moore ( Ethel Teare) . Buddy ( Bud
Duncan), Jack Rox fJack McD^rmott), Prof.
Haebus Corpus (Gus Leonard) . Produced by
William Beaudine.
Bud is an art student with much art and
no money ; Jack, his rival, with little art and
lots of money. In a moment of despair Bud
sells his body to Prof. Haebus Corpus for five
dollars. He gets the money but when the time
comes for the professor to get his end there are
all soi'ts cf ludicrous complications, before
Ethel and Bud find peace and happiness.
THE MOTH AND THE STAR (No. 11 of the
"Stingaree Series" — Two parts — F b. 2) . — The
cast: Stingaree (True Boardman) ; Howie
(Paul C. Hurst); Ethel (Marin Sals)- Kent
(Edward Clisbee) ; Lucius Brady (Thomas Ling-
ham) ; Governor (Frank Jonasson^; His wife
(OUie Kirkby). Written by E. W. Hornung.
Produced by James W. Home.
Out of jail and in again Is Stingaree's ex-
perience in the one day. He escapes by chang-
ing places with the crank prison reformer who
comes to hear the tale of his life. After helping
himself to a change of clothing Stingaree that
evening attends a concert at which Ethel, his
former sweetheart, sings, but his audacious
daring results in his recapture and the closing
scene finds him in the same position as the
opening one.
THE LURKING PERIL (No. 15 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" — Feb. 4). — The cast:
Marguerite (Marguerite Courtot) ; Peter En-
right (Richard Purdon) ; Fred Randall (Arthur
Albertson) : The Wolf (Robert Elli ): Zarth (H.
G. Hockey) ; Queenie ( Florence Pendleton) .
Author, Howard Irving Youne. Producer, Rob-
ert Ellis.
Still seeking the code book which Marguerite
has in her possession. The Wolf schemes so that
his tool, Zarth, is installed in ber home as but-
ler. Discovering the true identity of Zarth,
Fred, Marguerite's admirer, pretends to fall into
the trap. Leavin^ the code book in the safe,
he takes a duplicate with him and, as he ex-
pected, Zarth informs his master. Queenie, The
Wolf's accomplice, inveigles Fred, who pretends
to be deceived, to her home.
A struggle witb The Wolf ensues after he dis-
covers that he has been tricked. Leaving Fred
bound. The Wolf hastens to Marguerite's home.
Meanwhile the police, summoned through the
fact that the telephoi-e was shot to pieces in
the struggle with The Wo f. have freed Fred.
As The Wolf is terrorizing Marguerite to secure
the code book the police and F'red rush into the
house. The Wolf and Zarth make their escape
by exploding a gas bomb in the room as the
officers rush in.
A MTX-UP IN MOVIES YFeb. 12).— The cast:
Tom (Tom Mixl ; Pat (Pat Chrisman) ; Sid
(Sid Jordan); Panker (Joe Slmkin) : Leading
Ladv (Bnhp ChrismanK Written and produced
by Tom Mix.
THE BROKEN WIRE (No. 65 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" — Feb. 5). — The cast: The oper-
ator (Helen Gibson i • Crooks (Franklin Hall
and Robyn Adair)- Conductor (Clarence Bur-
ton). Author, E. W. Matlack. Producer, James
Davis.
When the Limited is forced to l'^od because
of an obstruction on the tracks, the passengers
alight for a stroll. In the excitement of board-
ing again one of the passengers loses a hand-
bag containing her jewels cmd money. Two
crooks aboard the train hear of this and at
Helen's station they alight.
When a trackwalker finds the bag and turns
it over to Helen they wait until be has passed
on and then attempt to hold the plucky operator
up. She flees down the track, and when caueht
between two fires by an approaching train takes
refuge on a telegraph "^ole. The ^-rooks climb
after her, and when the messenger wire on
wbich she crawls out snaps Lecause of her
weight she Is swung across the track barely
brushing in safety the nnrusbini: train. On the
rebound she is thrown in a huddled heap on a
flat car. The train is soon brought to a stop
and tlie crew captures the thieves.
WURRA-WURRA (Feb. R).— The cast: Bud
(Bud Duncan) ; Mac (Jack MacDermott) ;
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1007
Queen (Ethel Teare) ; The King (Charles
iDslee) ; The Missionary (Gus Leonard). Pro-
duced by William Beaudine.
Bud and Jack find then-'selvco on a cannibal
jsle where Ethel is the power behinJ the throne.
They gain her favor and have a great time for
a while but it is not long before they face the
steaming pot as a possible meal for the King.
THE DARKEST HOUR (No. 12 of the
**Stingaree Series" — Two Parts— Feb. 9). — The
cast: - Stingaree (True Boardman) ; Ethel
(.Marin Sals); Howie (Paul C. Hurst): Prof.
Brady (Thomas Linp-ham) : John Kent Edward
Clisbee) ; Governor (Frank Jonarson) ; His Wife
(Ollie KirkbvK Written by E. W. Hornung.
Produced by James W. Home.
Stingaree escapes from prison through the
assistance of Howie, who shaves off his pic-
turesque beard to secure a post as keeper.
Passing as the valet of Kent, who is Ethel's
fiance, he succeeds in getting aboard a boat for
England. He learns on the way that he has
been cleared of the charge of murder and his
happiness is later made complete when Kent,
seeing that Ethel has always loved Stingaree,
gives her up to 'him.
THE TRAIL'S END (No. 10 an-i last Install-
ment of "The Ventures of Marguerite" — Feb.
11). — The cast: Marguerite (Marguerite Cour-
tot) ; Peter Enrlght (Richard Purdon) ; Fred
Randall (Arthur Albertson); The Wolf (Robert
Ellis); Zarth (H. G. Hockey). Author, Howard
Irving Young. Producer, Robert Ellis.
Through his mirror vocogruph The Wolf
learns that Mar"uerite Is carrying the code-
book with her to a reception at the home of
Col. West. The Wolf and his confederate there
make a strenuous effort to secure the valued
book but they are frustrated by Fred Randall,
Marguerite's sweetheart, and ail ends well when
the soldiers of the fort pursuing. The Wolf en-
gage in a skirmish In which the International
crook is killed and his confederate captured.
THE PERIL OF THE RAILS (No. 66 of the
"Hazards of Helen" — Feb. 12). — The cast:
Operator at Lone Point (Helen Gibson) : Con-
ductor Lawton (Robyn Adair): Engineer (Clar-
ence Burton) : Leader of the Crooks (Franklin
Hall). Author, E. W. Matlack. Producer.
James Davis.
Apparent carelessness causes Conductor Law-
ton and his train crew to be laid off for thirt-
davs. A eang of car thieves, pursued bv police,
jump aboard a freight, and after a stiff combat,
succeed In tlirowing the crew off the speeding
train to the ground. The engine Is then allowed
to run wild, the thieves not knowing that a nas-
senp-er train Is apporachlng on the same track.
Helen is warned of the danger, and she runs to
the camp of the suspended men and asks for
their aid. As the train passes the men succeed'
In hoarding it and engage in bal le with the
thipves. Before thev gain control, the pas=pneer
train appears around fhe bend and a collision
seems certain. Her pluck v exhibition In the
face of this danger completes one of the most
thrilling episodes in this railroad series.
BIOGRAPH,
A CHANCE DECEPTION (Feb. 7— Reissue
36). — The cast: The wife (Rlanf-he Sweet) ; the
husband fCharles H, Mailes) ; fhe crook (Harry
Carey): his wife (Mildred Manning).
The iealous husband suspects his wife of flirt-
ing with a man in a restaurant. The man is a
crook. Coveting the woman's jewels, he follows
her home and Is discovered in a closet by the
jealous husband. To eifect his escape the crook
poses as the wife's lover. She is cast off by
her husband and loses her mind. The crook's
wife, learnine that the woman is about to he-
come a mother, pleads with him to tell the
truth, and he does so. The wife, brought home
bv the police, recovers her senses when shown
the baby clothes on which she has been work-
ing in secret.
THE IRON WILL CThree Parts— Feb. 9) .—
The east: Henrietta (Vera Sisson): Fatia Negra
(G. Rnvmond Nve) ; Lieut. Szilard 'Jose Ru-
ben) : M^rinra CGretehen Hartman) : Her father
(.Tack Drumeir) ; Kalaraon (Jack Mulhalli ;
Old Lapuzza (Charles H. Malles) ; Jion (Ivan
Christy).
The army oflleer's sweetheart, forced by her
father to wed tlie wealthy baron, discovers that
her husband is in realitv Fatia Negra. the no-
torious masked bandit. The bandit and his men
attack a trefl^^nre train and seize the gold. The
soldiers. guid*^d bv a peasant woman whom the
bandit has persecuted, attack his stronghold and
recover the treasure. Fatia Neera kills himself,
and his widow is reunited with her soldier
Lrer.
VITAGRAPH.
yoiT'RE NEXT (Feb. 14).— The cast: Cutey
(Wallv Vani ; Polly fNitra Frazer) ; Gorgera
f Charles Eldrid^-e). Author, Aaron E. Bishop.
Produced by Wally Van.
Cutey is some little latherslinger. He shaves
and hair-cuts in Gorgem's barhership for a pit-
tance, and falls in love with P'olly. Cutey
cannot make love and shave at the same time,
so he neglects the latter — with disastrous re-
sults to the customers. He finally gets fired,
and not having money enough to elope with
Polly, he is in sore straits until he lands a job
as an agent for safety razors. He is a popular
little fellow, and he makes such a hit selling
razors that the men ail stay away from the
barbershop and shave at home. This puts
Gorgem out of business, and rendered desperate,
he advertises for a pretty lady barber to attract
trade.
Cutey dolls up as a sweet thing and gets the
job. Then he certainly does start things. AH
the men in town go wild over his beauty, and
he becomes a regular heart-breaker. Gorgem
doesn't care, for he is getting the money, but
the wives of the men patrons do, and they hold
an indignation meeting. It is decided to run
Cutey out of town. A great rumpus follows and
after an exciting chase, Cutey's makeup comes
off and old Gorgem cannot say a word when
Cutey walks off with Polly, past the still dazed
men and women.
IN ARCADIA (Feb. IS).— The cast: Eric
Younglove (William Dangman) ; Etta Younglove
(Ethel Corcoran) : Bridget Blaney (Kate Price) ;
Walker. Agent (Edward Elkas) ; Charles Wray
(James Dent) ; Clerk (William Dunn). Author,
W. A. Tremayne. Produced by Courtlandt Van
Deusen.
The Youngloves have a cozy little apartment,
and a Jewel of a cook, Bridget, and are very
happy, until the landlord raises the rent. Then
they are beguiled by a poetically-worded ad into
taking a lease on a "beautiful bungalow," which
they are shown on paper by the slick Agent;
in Arcadia, "the modern Paradise." A long and
wearisome train ride, which lands them in the
midst of a wild and lonely section of the country,
a two-hour wait for the next branch train, and
an apparently endless walk across muddy fields
and the Youngloves, with Bridget, arrive at
"Eros Villa" — their new home. Some Villa !
Tumbled-down old shack with a scrubby hedge
running around it.
As the moving van has broken down, their
furniture does not arrive, so they spend a verit-
able nightmare of a night trying to sleep on
hard beds hastily made up and being nearly
scared to death by huge rats scampering through
the rooms. Next morning, Younglove rushes
to the Agent's office, who suavely agrees to tear
up the lease for two month's rent, and Young-
love, his wife and Bridget, all sadder and wit-er.
go humbly back to a Harlem fiat, in peaceful
thankfulness.
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THE MAN HE USED TO BE (Broadway Star
Feature— Three Parts— Feb. 19).— The cast: Rob-
ert Landy (William Dunn) ; Laura liicknell
(Belle Bruce); Virginia Merrill (Naomi Child-
ers) ; Her Mother (Mary Maurice) ; Her Father
(Charles Kent) ; Mr. Bicknell (Logan Paul) :
Mrs. Bicknell (Edwina Robhins) ; Mrs. Watson
(Kate Price) ; Phil Marquardt (Arthur Robin-
son). Author, John S. Kelly. Produced by Eu-
gene Mullin.
' Robert Landy, a gentleman of refinement,
meets Laura Bicknell, a highly sensitive girl, and
they are attracted to each other. Two months
later, Laura and her parents are touring in Vir-
ginia, when they are caught in a violent thunder-
storm and take shelter in an old mansion, of
which the housekeeper and old negro servant
are the only occupants. Laura become nervous at
the situation and between the terrific storm out-
side and the eerie surroundings, she becomes
hysterical with fear.
During the night she wander out of her room
and stumbles into another, where, by the light
of a single candle, she sees a man kneeling by
the bed in prayer. It is Landy. She is greatly
shocked and terrified, but he reassures her and
asks her consent to tell the story of his being
there. She trusts him and he tells her how, years
before, he had met and married Virginia Merrill,
allowed drink to get the better of him, and went
rapidly down the ladder until she had finally died
of a broken heart, leaving him broken in mind
and spirit.
After a long, hard fight against the liquor habit,
he finally conquers it entirely, after which his
father forgives him and takes him into business
with him. He becomes owner of the old man-
sion where his wife had died, and every year
he had come there to keep his lonely vigil of
sorrow and repentance. Laura returns to her
room greatly affected by his story and when
later they meet again at her home, he asks her
if, knowing the man he used to be, she will be
his wife, and she says "yes."
HEARST-VITAGTRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL,
NO. 2 (Dec. 24).
In San Francisco are shown the members of
the Seventh Cavalry, just home from duty at
Manila, leaving for service on the Mexican
border.
In New Orleans the film shows the first race
meeting of the 191G of Business Men's Racing
Association.
Soldiers of Carranza's army, headed by GTen-
eral Obregon, are seen taking over the govern-
ment from Villa's army.
At sea off the Texas coast, the Swedish
schooner "Carolina," carrying contraband
cargo, is shown after it had been abandoned as
a total loss. The wreck is shown floating in
the Gulf.
From New York comes pictures of the new
vogue in skating. In the Maine woods, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Estes are seen emulating
Adam and Eve, living the simple life in their
new Eden.
From France comes scenes of the Belgian
troopers going into action near Havre, and the
Canadian cavalry are shown in strenuous sabre
practice in a "Balaclava melee," at Shornecliffe,
England.
In Chicago, Miss Lucille Todd demonstrates
her demountable suit case carrier. Famous au-
tomobile drivers, including Barney Oldfield. are
seen racing their machines at the Ascot Park
Speedway. Los Angeles, Cal. President Wil-
son and his bride are shown on their honey-
moon at Hot Springs, Va.
T. E. Powers, the famous cartoonist, shows
the triumph of "glooms," over "joys" in "Her
Busted Romance," a series of animated draw-
ings, s
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL,
NO. 3 (Dec. 31).
East Youngstown, 0. — Strike rioters wreck
and burn buildings in East Youngstown and
troops are called out to guard the city. Re-
markable pictures showing ruins which look
as though the city had gone through bombard-
ment in European war.
Boston. — Samuel W. McCall Is inaugurated
Governor of Massachusetts while guns on the
Common roar salute.
San Francisco. — Members of the Olympic
Club dash across sand and enter the Pacific
for their annual water carnival.
New York. — Steamer Patrls brings in passen-
gers taken from disabled and abondoned liner
Thessalonikl.
Dumbarton. N. H. — Novel moving pictures
show scenes on the big goat farm of J. .T. Nas-
sakis, where dairy products are made for Greek
colonies In the United States.
New York.- — Latest fashions from leading
Fifth avenue designer.
Boston. — Special naval commission watches
test of sea sled, designed to make 75 miles per
hour, carrying torpedo.
Cambridge. — Harvard track team starts on
practice. Runs over track banked by snow
drifts.
On the Western Front. — German marine ar-
tillery sweep into action in an engagement near
ihe coast of Belgium.
(Continued on page 1010.)
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February 12, 1916
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Second Triangle Night
Better Than First
Now comes the report from Florida that the receipts for
the second night on which TRIANGLE PLAYS are shown
are even better than the first. Probably it is because the
first nighters are so impressed that enthusiastically they
recommend TRIANGLE PLAYS to their friends.
Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 22nd, 1916.
Mr. A. C. Bromberg, Mgr.,
Triangle Film Corporation,
Atlanta, Ga.
It seems impossible that my second night of TRIANGLE PLAYS
should do even greater business than the first night. My patrons
have nothing but praise. After checking up my receipts it occurred
to me how nice it would be with every night to show TRIANGLE
PLAYS.
C. E. DAFFIN.
To the Exhibitor who is skeptical about the advisability
of running TRIANGLE PLAYS more than one night this
l"ind of evidence should make a decided impression. Many
exhibitors have started with TRIANGLE one-night show-
ings and found it necessary to keep the pictures' two or three
nights in order to meet the demands of their patrons.
TRIANGLE
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1459 BROADWAY NEW YORK
February 12, 1916
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Triangle Releases of
February 6th
For real forceful pictures, photoplays that impress the
public to the extent of producing the highest praise, the
TRIANGLE PLAYS this week are supreme.
Orrin Johnson, the popular actor who already has so many
successes to his credit, will star in "D'Artagnan"— a thrill-
ing and exciting filmization of that well known story, "The
Three Musketeers." For real adventure, quick action and
tense moments there are few pictures that will equal this
one. Exhibitors and public alike will appreciate and
applaud.
"Acquitted" is the title of the play in which Wilfred Lucas
has the principal role. The terrors of the terrible third de-
gree which is imposed upon suspected criminals is one of
the many absorbing scenes that make you hold your breath.
Your warm sympathy is aroused for the kindly old man in
his troubles and you boil with anger at the injustice of his
plight.
For the Keystones, the two this week are great "His
Hereafter" and "His Pride and Shame." Both keep the
audience doubled up with laughter and furnish more than
their share of merriment. Real laughs — big laughs— pre-
dominate throughout.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Feet Is Feet.^A phable by T. E. Powers. In
which the joys triumph in a heavy engagement
with the glooms.
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL,
NO. 4 (Jan. 7).
Remarkable movies : Bowl rush, University
of Pennsylvania, in which one student was
killed, three others expected to die and six-
teen in hospital possibly fatal injuries.
U. S. Revenue cutter at sea in 'search for
abandoned liner Thessaloniki, making very
striking sea picture.
Exciting scenes dyanmiting walls left stand-
ing in East Youngstown, Ohio.
Newest Fifth avenue fashions with Miss Lil-
lian Walker, Vitagraph star, in striking gowns.
New York society people in winter sports,
Napanock. N. Y.
Winter sports near Christiania, Norway.
Rebuilding earthquake stricken city of Evez-
zano. Italy.
Thousands of chickens on farm near Los An-
geles.
Germans in Belgium dynamiting buildings in
paths of guns.
U. S. battleship Oklahoma, largest in world,
passing under Brooklyn bridge.
Wind storm in San Francisco destroys much
property.
Animated cartoon by famous cartoonist, T.
E. Powers, showing young man saying good-
bye to bride before going to business.
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL,
NO. 5. (Jan. 14).
Rockland, Me. — Dreadnaught Oklahoma in
first speed trial established new record.
San Diego. — Midget horse lassoed in moun-
tains six months ago, is taught many clever
tricks by little Margaret Butler.
Washington. — Leading producers and manu-
facturers of motion pictures throughout the
country appear before Congressional Committee
to argue against proposed National Board of
Censorship.
New York. — Federal officers permit Italian
liner Guiseppe Verdi to sail with guns mounted
for submarine defense.
Chicago. — Steeple-Jack Edmund Von Kaenel
climps rope to top of seventh story, Ft. Dear-
born Hotel.
San Francisco.— The Ninth Cavalry, colored
troopers, relieved from duty along Mexican
border, board trains for Manila, where they
will do service in the Philippines.
New York. — Leading Fifth avenue designer
shows new spring and Palm Beach fashions.
Los Angeles. — Ludy Langer, national cham-
pion middle distance swimmer, trains for the
coming international champidnship in Honolulu.
On Western Front. — German soldiers used
tower of shot-wrecked cathedral as post for
sentry. Search lights are used to signal from
one station to another.
Washington. — Following the slaughter of a
number of American citizens by Mexican
bandits, Senator Works of California, intro-
duced a resolution in the Senate calling on
President Wilton to intervene in Mexico and
establish a staple government. Interesting mo-
tion pictures showing Senator Works and Sec-
retary Lansing, who is struggling with this in-
teresting problem. Scenes along Mexican bord-
er, where the outrages were committed.
The Phable of the Phat Woman. — Another
laughable cartoon by T. E. Powers, famous
cartoonist, in which glooms triumph in the last
scene.
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL,
NO. 6 (Jan. 21).
San Diego. — Bluejackets of cruiser Milwau-
kee man lifeboats in "man overboard drill."
Boston. — A novel feathered family. Rabbits,
cats and pelicans are gathered together at Bos-
ton poultry show.
Chicago. — Outdoor sport lovers, heedless of
zero weather, take advantage of park toboggan
slides for sail over ice.
Charlestown. Mass. — Longshoremen get 35
cents per hour hustling $6,000,000 in gold off
steamer Corfe Castle.
Summit. Cal. — Worst snow 'In 28 years piles
monster drift across railroad tracks in Sierra
mountains and snow plows fight to rescue stall-
ed trains.
Boston. — Percy D. Haughter, former Harvard
football coach, becomes president of the Boston
Braves and confers with Manager Stallings.
New York. — Latest fashions in evening gowns
and new spring suits by leading fashion artist.
Chicago. — Penniless men get beds on credit at
municipal lodging house and pay for them the
noxt clay by working at the city woodpile.
El Centro, Cal. — Great irrigation project has
turned Imperial Valley from desert to immense
garden.
On Western Front. — Germans erect huge sand
forts along coast of Belgium. These fortifica-
tions are designed especially to withstand at-
tacks from battleship batteries. Coast guard
repels aeroplane attack.
• Cooks Against Chefs. — A laughable cartoon by
T. E. Powers,
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THE
BATTLES
OF A
NATION
Owing to the immense suc-
cess of this wonderful Ger-
man War Picture, it has been
brought to our attention that
certain unscrupulous "fillum
leeches" have used every en-
deavor to "cut in" on our
pie.
State Right Buyers
may depend upon it that we
will leave no loop-hole for
these gentry to wiggle
through. If they want
\A/AR
well, we are experts in that
line, and — by the way — while
on this subject, don't forget
that "The Battles of a Na-
tion" is some war picture and
in a class by itself. Also
remember that
THE
BUFFALO
TIMES
gets its war pictures right
"hot off the griddle," where
the camera men of the
American Correspondent
Film Company are "on the
job" every hour in the
twenty-four.
In fact, this is WAR
HEADQUARTERS.
Address all
tions to
communica-
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL,
NO. 7 (Jan. 28).
Joliet, 111. — Hickory creek jammed with ice
after heavy rain fall and break in zero weath-
er, overflows and sweeps through streets, caus-
ing heavy damage.
Chicago. — Heavy rains flood streets impeding
traffic.
Washington. — Baron Zwiedinek, Austrian
Charge d'Affaires, and Count Von BernstorB,
German Ambassador, pose for the Hearst-Vita-
graph News Pictorial, with members of the
Austrian Embassy staff.
Cambridge.— Members of Harvard Hockey
Club play fast practice match on ice in stadium.
New Orleans. — Historic Hotel St. Louis, where
kings and queens have been entertained and
where Mrs. Stowe was inspired to write "Uncle
Tom's Cabin," is condemned as unsafe.
New York.^-Dainty spring fashions by lead-
ing Fifth avenue designer.
Washington. — P. H. Chadbourne of the Bel-
gian Relief Commission, calls on President Wil-
son and delivers trunkful of toys from Belgium
children.
Cambridge. — Harvard's students enlist in
newly-formed preparedness regiment.
Red Bank, N. J. — Zero weather and a brisk
breeze tempt Ice yachts out for first sail of sea-
son on Shrewsbury River.
On Western Front. — German civilian workers
build portable houses for officers quarters, re-
pair forts and erect entanglements in sections
out of fighting zone.
London. — Hong Kong police march to White-
hall recruiting officers, at end of 12,000 mile
journey to join colors.
El Paso. — Americans murdered by Mexican
bandits are buried with signal honors while
hundreds follow to the cemetery to pay respect
to them.
Bang go the rifles of the glooms and the joys
tall over dead in another amusing cartoon by
T. E. Powers.
The Buffalo Times
Motion Picture Syndicate Dept.
Times Bldg., New York
LUBIN.
THE NEW JANITOR (Unit Program— Feb.
7). — The cast: The New Janitor (Dave Don);
Zelda (Patsy De Forest); Owner of the Apart-
ment (Fred Douglas); Baby's Mother (Florence
Williams) ; Baby (Baby Weiser). Written by
George Spink. Produced by Edwin McKim.
otto calls on his sweetheart Zelda, who Is
very anxious to get married. He sees an adver-
tisement in the paper, answers it, and gets a
position as janitor in an apartment house be-
longing to Mr. Ongley. No sooner does Otto
begin his labors, when something goes wrong
in every flat in the building, and Otto Is called
upon to fix the trouble.
One of the tenants leaves her baby in charge
of otto while she goes shopping, and Zelda,
calling later to see how Otto is getting along,
discovers him with the child. She immediately
becomes suspicious of Otto and thinks that the
child is his. The belief is further strengthened
when the mother of the child returns and de-
mands her child. Otto has a hard time con-
vincing Zelda that he was only the baby's
guardian, but finall- succeeds. After a series
of amusing incidents. Otto is fixing the furnace
in the cellar when the boiler explodes. He is
taken to the hospital, where he is married to
Zelda.
HER WAYWARD SISTER (Unit Program-
Four Parts— Feb. 7). The cast: Little Joan
f Blanche Burns); Little Mary (Elizabeth
Bobbs) ; Little Basil (Mimi Yvonne) : Rev. Jo-
seph '^est (George Clarke); Mary (Helen
Greene); Hugh Dean (Francis Joyner) ; Joan
(June Daye) ; Basil Forde (Clarence Jay El-
mer); Gay Boy (Arthur Forbes). Written and
produced by Clay M. Greene.
Joan and Mary are the daughters of Joseph
West, pastor of the village church. Mary is
wild ; Joan is the reverse. Among the school
children is Basil Forde, a hunchback, timid and
gentle, but subject to much abuse from the
other children because of his deformity.
Pity has drawn Joan and Basil together,
while Mary, whom Basil loves, loathes him.
Mary is cruel to Basil and is commanded by
the teacher to apologize to him. She refuses,
and when the teacher attempts to chastise her
Mary fights back and is expelled. When this
is brought to her parents. Mar" is punished,
and develops a loathing for Basil that follows
her through the coming years.
Time passes and we see Mary and Joan
grown. Basil is deeply in love with Mary, who
desnises him. Joan has never changed toward
Basil. In his devotion to Mary. Basil never
sees the wistful look In Joan's eyes. Basil lays
the little fortune he Inherited at the feet of
Mary who onlv laughs and taunts him about
his crooked back. Comes now a Tempter. This
Hugh Dean son of a classmate of the pastor s,
is received into the family. Hugh pays court
to Mary who has been promised in marriage
by her parents to Mr. Bolton, the young rector
of a neighborlne parish. Mary is easily fasci-
nated by Dean and he is requested to keep away
from the parsonage, and they meet In secret.
February 12, 1916
Mary and Dean are surprised on one of their
secret meetings by Basil, Joan and Rev. Bolton,
who decide tliat Mary's parents should be told.
Joan makes the disclosure and Mary elopes to
the city with Dean, and they are married.
The quarrel and she finally leaves him and
obtains a job on the stage. Basil follows Mary
to New York. He meets Dean and learns from
him that Mary and he (Dean) have separated.
Basil determines to effect a reconciliation. Mary
refuses to see Basil, and he follows her to a
cafe, where he finds her. Mary will not listen
to BasiTs pleadings, so he sends for Joan to
come to the city. When Joan comes to Mary's
apartment with Basil she is not the Joan of
old : instead she Is the gayest of the crowd.
and drinks and smokes like the rest. Basil
sees that all this is only a sacrifice of her
self-respect for her sister's sake. He also dis-
covers that Joan has loved him all the time.
Mary and Joan return to the parsonage and
Basil tells Dean that Mary is repentant. A
reunion is effected. Later Basil and Joan are
married.
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THE DIAMOND THIEVES (Feb. 7).— The
cast: Dr. John Hawthorne (L. C. Shumway) ;
Ruth, his daughter (Francelia Billington) ; Jim
Clowes (George Routh) ; Nurse (Adelaide
Bronti) ; Dr. Grover (Ronald Bradbury) ; Doris
(Helen Wolcott). Written by Frank D. Genest.
Produced by Wilbert Melville.
Dr. John Hawthorne, a brain specialist, Is
hard pressed financially. His assistant. Dr.
Grover, is in love with Ruth, Hawthorne's
daughter, but he is told that he must accomplish
a worthy task before thinking of marriage.
Jim Clowes and Doris Weyland, London jewel
thieves, arrive in the city, and immediately plan
a haul. Doris goes to Dr. Hawthorne and tells
him her brother is afflicted with paresis. The
doctor advises her to bring the brother to his
office the following day at 3 o'clock. Doris
visits a jewelry store, and under the name of
Dr. Hawthorne's daughter orders a costly se-
lection of diamonds sent to Hawthorne's office
the next day at three o'clock on approval.
The pair of thieves arrive at the office imme-
diately after the doctor has received and signed
for the diamonds. Jim exhibits one of the
symptoms of paresis, and the doctor proceeds
with the examination. When he turns his back
Jim seizes the diamonds. The doctor catches
him in the act. He demands their return : a
struggle results, and the doctor is finally over-
come by chloroform administered by Doris. The
crooks rush out. but they are seen by Grover.
When the doctor is brought to, he learns that
Ruth did not order the diamonds. He calls up
the jeweler, and learns that the stones <.re
worth $9,000. Having signed for them, he is
responsible. Grover would call the police, but
the doctor prevents him.
A private detective is acquainted with the
facts, and they trace the thieves to San Diego,
but there the clue Is lost. Grover, anxious to
establish himself In the doctor's good graces,
determines to do a bit of detective work. He
leaves for San Diego, and by accident, sees
Doris, follows her, and learns that the thieves
are planning to rob another jeweler. Accord-
ingly, he informs the jeweler, and takes up a
place In the store as a clerk. Doris enters
shortly afterward, looks at some diamonds, and
cleverly conceals one under the counter with
chewing gum. The loss discovered. She is
searched, but nothing is found. Then Jim ar-
rives for his part in the theft. He leans against
the counter, and deftly removes the diamond.
But Grover Is watchful this time, and the two
thieves are soon in the coils of the law. The
other diamonds are found on Jim, and restored
to Grover. At home, the jeweler is demanding
the diamonds or his money when Grover comes
in and saves the doctor's integrity. The doctor
gladly consents to Grover marrying Ruth.
THE LAST SHOT (Two Parts— Feb. 8).— The
cast: James Nering (Arthur Matthews); Lieu-
tenant Thomas (Earl Metcalf) ; Italian (Wm. H.
Turner) ; Enid Lang (Ormi Hawley) ; Rose La-
Motle (Eleanor Barr) . Written and directed by
George W. Terwilliger.
James Nering, a youns lawyer, and Lieutenant
Thomas are suitors for the hand of Enid
Lang. An unfortunate quarrel between the men
results to the disadvantage of Thomas, and
Nering seizes the opportunity to press his sUit
with Enid. He wins her consent to marry. The
district attorney is bent on the closing of a
certain disreputable road house run by Rose La-
Motle. a client of Nering's.
Manning's automobile injures a little Italian
girl and the father vows to get even. Thomas
learns his ship Is called to other waters and he
goes to see Enid before leaving. She tells him
of the engagement, but he succeeds in getting
her to take a last ride with him that evening be-
fore sailing. The road they take passes the
disreputable road house and when the car
breaks down a short way beyond it. Enid sees
Manning, who is in the vicinity to gain evidence,
attacked and left for dead by the Italian.
Tt being time for Thomas to be aboard his
ship they hurry away and it Is only in the
morning, after Thomas has sailed, that Enid
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learns that LaMotle Is accused of the crime
with complete circumstantial evidence against
her. Knowing Nering to be her attorney, Enid
tells him what she saw, admitting at the same
time that she was with Thomas. Nering is In-
■turiated. thinking his fiancee false to him. He
accuses her of being at the disreputable road
house late at night with Thomas. Enid returns
his ring. Securing the sheriff, Nering goes to
the Italian's house and accuses him of the crime.
A mild third degree forces the truth from him
without involving Enid as a witness. Thomas
returns, learns of the insult and confronts Ner-
ing. Nering in preparation for some such event,
has been practicing daily with his duelling pis-
tols. He shows Thomas his accurate marks-
manship and then repeats the insult. Thomas
accepts the challenge and wins first shot. He
wounds Nering. but the latter keeps the fact
from him and gets Thomas to sign a paper en-
abling him to take his, Nering's shot, at any
time and anywhere he pleases.
Years later Enid and Thomas are living hap-
pily with their two young sons when Nering
reads an announcement of the promotion of his
former rival. The time he has so long waited
for is at hand and he goes to Newport to con-
front Thomas and take his second shot as agreed
upon years ago. Thomas receives him and Is
about to submit when Nering looks off and sees
Enid with her two boys. His heart changes and
he fires in the air. Enid comes running on and
Nering explains that he came to tell Thomas
about a new fire arm.
SOLD TO SATAN (Three Parts— Feb. 10).—
The cast: His Majesty (Edward Sloman) ; John
Merrill (L. C. Shumway) : Mr. Ashton, the
banker (Ben Hopkins) ; his sister (Adelaide
Bronti) ; his daughter (May Cruzo) ; his son,
Archie (Alan Forrest). Written by Capt. R. P.
Rifenborick, Jr. Produced by Edward Sloman.
John Merrill, an outcast, finds himself, on
New Year's Eve, outside a gay cafe. He goes
to his garret room and declares he would give
his soul for youth and gold. Then appears His
Majesty, the Prince of the Nether Regions, who
agrees to grant his desires If, in return, Merrill
delivers to him one soul each year. Merrill
consents, and the bargain is on.
Merrill meets Ruth Ashton. daughter of a
banker, and falls in love with her. Ruth's
brother, Archie, is weak-willed, but good at
heart. A year goes by. Merrill receives a
communication from His Majesty, demanding
Archie's life. He is in a quandary, but decides
to obey. Through Merrill. Archie is found
cheating at cards and feels disgraced before the
club members. Merrill takes the boy into the
next room, but there his manner changes and
he advises suicide as the only way out. The
boy takes the revolver and His Majesty claims
his first victim.
Ruth, grieved at her brother's death, post-
pones the marriage, and Merrill begins to be
troubled by visions of Archie. The end of the
second year comes and Mis Majesty demands
Ashton as the next victim. Ashton's bank is
weathering a panic by the assistance of Mer-
rill's promise not to withdraw his funds. But
Merrill forgets his promise, and soon there is a
run on the bank. Ashton tries in vain to reach
Merrill, and finally chooses the same death as
his son. His Majesty has claimed the second
victim. The memory of the part he played in
the death of the two men soon preys on Mer-
rill's mind. He begins to drink. Ruth, al-
though poor now. will not think of marriage.
As the end of the third year approaches, he Is
in a state of collapse. The dreaded letter again
falls into his lap. He opens it. On it is the
name of Ruth Ashton. Merrill looks up and
sees the leering face of His Majesty. He de-
fies him. but His Majesty merely mocks him.
Finally Merrill sinks into a chair and nnw he
changes to the old man again in the garret
room, where he dies, while His Maiesty laugh-
ingly claims the soul of his latest plaything.
BTLLIE'R MICKY BILL (Feb. 12).— The east:
Wilkens (Billie Reeves) ; Uncle Toby (Peter
Lang) : Hunter (Arthur Cunningham) ; Evelyn
(Carrie Reynolds) ; Scott (James Cassady) ;
Parley (Jack Delson). Writteji by Mark Swan.
Produced bv Earl Metcalfe.
Wilkens has a rich uncle named Toby, whose
heir he is. He is in love with Evelyn Hunter,
dauehter of Uncle Toby's partner. Toby and
Hunter need certain land for a factory site
and they keep It a secret. Unknown to them.
Scott and Parley, two real estate men, have
obtained an option on the land, thinking they
can sell it. Thinking Wilkens has influence
with his uncle, they offer him a quarter in-
terest in their land company. Wilkens is popu-
lar with his friends at the club until his
uncle won't give him any more money. When
he can't get monev his friends all turn him
down. Hunter tells him that he cannot go
with Evelyn, and he is down and out as Scott
and Parley give up on their business proposi-
tion.
Hunter Is counting thousand dollar bills at
a window when a heavy breeze blows one out
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February 12, 1916
the window. Hunteh never misses the bill, and
it is found by Wilkens. He goes to advertise
that he found the bill, but has no money to
pay for the advertisement. He offers the clerk
the thousand dollar bill. The clerk almost falls
dead and gives him credit for the ad. When
he sees what an effect it has, Wilkens deter-
mines to use the big bill to raise his credit.
Evelyn sees this, and tells her father Wilkens
has lots of money.
Wilkens shows the bill at the cliib and his
credit goes up. Scott and Parley see the bill
and take him in on their deal. He never has to
spend the bill — just show it — or offer it — and
everything is all right. Wilkens dines at a
restaurant where the proprietor has taken in
a lot of small bills. He is glad to get the big
bill and changes it so Wilkens can pay for his
dinner.
Next morning Wilkens reads that counterfeit
$1,000 bills are being passed and that the coun-
terfeiters have dropped them on the street to
be rid of them. The restaurant proprietor de-
cides he has a counterfeit bill and has Wilkens
arrested. Wilkens offers a check for the bill,
but the policeman won't let the proprietor take
it. Then Hunter says the bill is real. The
land deal goes through and Wilkens' fourthin-
terest makes a handsome profit.
ESSANAY.
A CORRECTION.
In the synopsis of the Essanay three-
part picture entitled "Destiny," released
on January 29, iirhich was published on
page 656 of the issne dated January 22,
It was announced that Kdninnd F. Cobb
played the part of Robert Gray. This is
an error; Sydney Stone portrayed that
character.
THE ROUGH NECK (Two Parts— Feb. 1).—
The cast; Jimmy Dugan (Harry Beaumont) :
Elsie McGraw (Alton Goodrich) ; Dan McGraw
(Ernest Maupain).
Jimmy Dugan and Elsie McGraw are hoy and
girl sweethearts, their families living on the
same floor in a tenement. Dan McGraw. Elsie's
father, wins to fame and fortune. They move
into an aristocratic neighborhood. Jimmy sees
Elsie no more, for his father is a confirmed
drunkard and he is forced to knock about the
streets earning his money by selling papers. He
grows to be a sturdy and honest young man. In a
saloon Jimmy overhears some conspirators plot-
ting to send McGraw to jail on a trumped up
murder charge. He goes to McGraw's home to tell
him of the plot.
He meets Elsie in the hallway. Not recog-
nizing him she ealls him a "rough neck." De-
spite Jimmy's v/arning, McGraw is arrested.
Because of his love for Elsie, Jimmy confesses
the crime in order to save her father. He is
convicted and sentenced. Before the sentence
is executed, however, Jimmy's father is found
dying and tells how he himself had committed
the murder. Elsie goes to Jimmy, her heart
overflowing with gratitude for what he has done.
Ho tells her of his love. Smiling she puts her
arms about his neck and as she draws his head
down to her, whispers "rough neck."
DREAMY DUD LOST AT SEA (Cartoon by
Wallace A. Carlson — Feb. 2). — Dreamy Dud and
his dog. Wag, go for a spin in the good motor
boat, "Wow." When they are miles out at sea
the engine stops. Dreamy Dud attempts to
fix it, but has no success. Soon all sorts of
sea monsters begin to appear around the boat.
Finally the little vessel is sunk when a whole
school of sawfish appear and saw great holes in
it. Dreamy Dud, after swimming all day, sights
what he thinks is an island. After finding refuge
on it, he discovers he is on the back of a whale.
He is finally rescued by an eagle, that swoops
down and carries him away. The eagle drops
him on an island, inhabited by cannibals. A
big fat cannibal throws his boomerang at Dud.
Dud ducks, the weapon circling around strikes
the cannibal in the back of the head. When
he falls. Dud jumps on top of him and is pound-
ing him on the face when he awakens to find
himself madly hammering his pillow.
The remaining five hundred feet contain scenes
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THE PRIMITIVE STRAIN (Three Parts—
Feb. 5). — The cast: John Harris, a minister (Ed-
ward Arnold) ; Marie, his half sister (Nell
Craig) : Dan McGraw, a saloonkeeper (Jack
Meredith).
On his death bed. the father of John Harris,
a minister, confesses the unpardonable sin of
his life. Years before he had betrayed a French-
Canadian girl called Annette. Before dying she
had become the mother of a baby girl. The dying
man requests his son to go up to the Great North,
find his half sister and make restitution. The
young minister goes to the barren North as his
father requested. He builds a mission, much
to the disapproval of Dan McGraw, owner of the
dance hall.
While in McGraw's place he meets Marie,
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the dance hal! queen. He is infatuated. On
Sunday the people, including Marie, attend church
instead of patronizing McGraw's gambling den.
He is furious and when Marie returns locks her
in a room and attacks her. She finally escapes to
the cabin of John Harris where she falls in a
faint at the door. Harris revives her long
enough for her to tell the story of her life.
She proves to be his sister. Seeking revenge
he goes to the dance hall where a terrible fight
occurs in which he kills McGraw. He then re-
turns to Marie only to find her dead as a re-
sult of McGraw's attack.
THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE
(Episode No. 1 — "The Tragedy" — Two Parts —
Jan. 24). — The cast: Philip L^angdon, attorney-
at-law (Henry B. Walthall) ; Mary Page, as
Nora (Edna Mayo) ; David Pollock, who backs
the show (Sydney Ainsworth) ; E. H. Daniels,
the manager (Harry Dunkinson).
Mary Page, actress, is playing the leading role
in "The King's Daughter." in rehearsal at the
opening of the story. The show is secretly
backed by David Pollock, man about town, who
is in love with the girl. Mary is in love with
Philip Langdon, a young lawyer.
Pollock attends every rehearsal. He is really
watching Mary. Philip Langdon, attorney-at-
law, one day, keeps an appointment with Mary.
He is talking to her on the stage when they are
discovered by Pollock. Pollock is overcome
with rage and orders the manager to show
Langdon out. Langdon smilingly leaves the
theater and waits outside. Mary goes to her
dressing room. Pollock follows and attacks her.
He is worsted In a fight by Langdon, who hears
Mary's cries.
On its premier, the play is declared a huge
success and Mary attends a banquet given for
the company. She is accompanied by Langdon,
who waits in the hotel lobby. Pollock also
goes to the hotel and engages a room, drinking
heavily. He sends a bellboy to Mary with the
message that Langdon wants to see her and
she comes to the room. There she discovers
herself trapped. Langdon. meanwhile, sees
Mary leave the dining room and follows her.
While he is trying to find out where she went,
he hears a scream and a shot. He leads the
crowd to Pollock's room, where he finds him
dead. Mary is arrested.
THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE
(Episode No. 2 — Two Parts — "The Trial*' — Jan.
31). — Mary Page is placed on trial for her life
for the murder of David Pollock. She is de-
fended by Philip Langdon. The first witness to
go on the stand is the bellboy whom Pollock
sent to summon Mary from the banquet table
to his room. He tells the jury how Pollock had
bribed him to tell Mary it was Mr. Langdon who
wished to see her. The hotel detective is next
to take the stand. He tells of the finding of
Pollock's body with Mary in a dead faint beside
it, and of the pistol which lay at her side. The
theater carpenter's testimony is damaging to
the State's evidence. Mary Page, the defendant,
finally takes the stand. When asked why she
took a pistol to the banquet, she explains that
she intended to give it to Langdon. It was the
pistol Langdon wrested from Pollock in their
fight in her dressing room. After giving her
testimony, Mary Page falls in a faint and court
is adjourned.
THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE
(Episode No. 3 — Two Parts — "The Web" — Feb.
7). — The leading man in Mary Page's theatrical
company has just created a sensation in the
courtroom, where Mary is on trial charged with
the murder of Dave Pollock. "Langdon was
either in the room or at the door when Dave
Pollock was murdered !" is the accusation made
by the witness. The courtroom is quickly quiet-
ed and the charge seemingly is forgotten.
Ruth Pollock, sister of the murdered man,
takes the stand. Her startling testimony car-
ries the spectators back to the time when Philip,
Mary and Dave Pollock were young people to-
gether in a country town. Mary, it seems, had
been engaged to Pollock. Her father, a heavy
drinker, had forged Pollock's name to a check
and to save her father from prosecution, al-
though she loved Philip, she promised to marry
Dave. The announcement was made at a dance.
Philip, not knowing of the forgery, believed
Mary had jilted him and went into the bar and
began drinking. Mary tried to get him out of
the place and as she stood there, her arms
around Philip, Pollock appeared. Mary an-
nounced that she could marry no one but Lang-
don and Pollock, enraged, produced the check
bearing the signature forged by Dan Page,
Mary's father. Langdon, for the first time,
realized the power Pollock had over Mary, and
seized the check and destroyed it.
The check proved to be only a copy and Pol-
lock browbeats Mary into promising again to
wed him. "But," Mary threatened Pollock,
"you will regret this to the end of your life."
Brandon, the reporter, who testified to the scene
at the dance, swore that during the struggle he
saw on Mary's shoulder finger prints that came
and faded away in an uncanny manner.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1013
Brandon was another of the young people in
Mary's home town who went to New York. He
was in police headquarters the morning after
the murder, discussing the mysterious affair
when Mary Page, in evening gown, without hat
or coat, was brought in by a policeman who had
found her wandering in the street. As Brandon
stood there and heard Mary murmuring inco-
herently again he saw on her shoulder those un-
canny finger prints. As he approached Mary
the door opened and Langdon entered.
"I give myself up," said Mary to the sergeant
and turned and fell into Langdon's arms.
THE FABLE OF THE GRASS WIDOW AND
THE MESMEREE AND THE SIX DOLLARS
(Feb. 9). — The cast: The Grass Widow (Warda
Howard) ; The Keen Business Man (Carroll C.
James) ; His Wife (Marion Skinner).
One day a keen business man, who thought
nobody could show him, was sitting at his desk
when a classy grass widow floated in and stood
smiling at him. Had it been a man book agent,
the K. B. M. would have shouted "Sick 'em,"
and reached for a paper weight, but when the
agent isn't so poor to look at, well, be only
yammered when he tried to tell her he couldn't
he interested. She kept to her little song and
smiled and sat a little closer.
He got so dizzy he had to lock his legs under
the chair to keep from turning turtle. She
pushed her jewelled pen into his mitt and
showed him where to sign. When the seven-
pound copy of "Happy Hours With Poets" was
delivered, and he paid out six silver pieces, he
hated himself worse than ever. K. B. M. car-
ried the book home to his wife. She flagged
him and said all her women acquaintances had
rceived these same books — that a crowd of mar-
ried men must have been given a club rate. He
refused to talk about it any more. Meanwhile
the grass widow is living at the finest hotel on
Michiban boulevard. Moral : Those who are
entitled to it, get it sooner or later.
GOLDEN LIES (Three Parts— Feb. 12). —The
cast: Edward Devlan (Bryant Washburn) ; Vera
Walton ( Elizabeth Burbridge) ; Tom Devlan
(Patrick Calhoun).
Thomas Devlan, a good-for-nothing, becomes
engaged to Vera Walton. Edward, his brother,
is a postman, and an honest, hard-working
chap. Edward secretly loves Vera also, and
realizing his brother would never be a worthy
husband for her, he tries to give Tom advice,
but he refuses to listen. One night Vera gives
a birthday party. A fire breaks out and all es-
cape except Vera. Edward rescues her, but not
until she has been blinded. Tom's interest in
her begins to wane and finally he leaves the
rountry. Vera pines for him and wonders why
he does not write.
Finally her mother requests Edward to write
letters daily to Vera and make believe they are
from Tom. He does so, and Vera immediately
begins to improve. Somehow she suspects the
ruse and continually asks for Tom. Edward is
again called upon to impersonate his brother,
and marry her. He does so. For several years
they live happily together, Vera, being blind,
thinks she married Tom. Finally Tom returns
to her. but she sends him away, telling him that
she had known of the deception, but had really
grown to love Edward.
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A STICKY AFFAIR (Feb. 3). The home of
Prof. Perkins, the inventor of a wonderfully
adhesive glue, is under the supervision of
Lena Erown. who has a penchant for brass
buttons. Plump and Runt, the pride of the local
police force, are rivals for Lena's hand, but
Lena refuses to accept either one until they
have proven themselves heroes. Each one strives
to outdo the other in deeds of bravery in order
to win the affections of l#ena, but without
success.
The city is visited by two famous crooks,
who after looking over various suitable loca-
tions, iinally decide to rob the house of the
professor. While they are engaged in burg-
larizing the house, both Plump and Runt are
enjoying the hospitality of Lena. The love-
making is interrupted by the appearance of the
professor, and Lena hides both Plump and Runt
In the closet. They try to make their escape
from there disguised in women's attire, but are
discovered by the irate professor, who has also
summoned the police to come to his assistance.
Plump and Runt followed by the professor
and their fellow policemen are chased through
the house to the roof-tops from which they
try in vain to escape. In the meantime an
explosion has occurred in the laboratory of the
professor, causing the glue to run over the
fioor. firmly entrapping the two burglars at
work on the safe. They find themselves stuck
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the professor, hide behind the skylight through
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which the professor in his rush to seize the two
offenders, falls through, which mishap causes
Plump and Runt to follow him headlong in bis
descent. They fall through the entire three
floors of the house and finally land on the floor
of the laboratory where they also find them-
selves stucic fast in the glue beside the two
burglars. When they recover from the shock
of the fall, Plump's first thoughts are to rescue
Lena who has also been stuck fast in the glue.
He succeeds in saving her thereby causing
Lena to acknowledge him as her hero to the
chagrin of Runt.
THE GETAWAY (Feb. 4).— When Mrs. Pokes.
the ruler of the Pokes domicile, intercepts an
invitation for her better half to sit in a friendly
little card game, she marches the unfortunate
bread winner of the family off to bed. Think-
ing that since Pokes is now safely enthroned
in bed and his clothes safe in her possession,
Mrs. Pokes ceases to worry. Pokes, however,
escapes via tbe window route and, joining his
pal Jabbs. they make their way to the card
game. Here Pokes' hard luck again visits
him, for just as he is about to scoop in the
banner pot of the session, the house
is raided and Pokes and Jabbs have a very
eventful time making their escape.
In trying to reach the street in safety they
become bewildered, and instead of locating the
door to the street, succeed in only disturbing
the other occupants of the house. Their re-
treat being cut off both from the street and the
fire escape, they finally take refuge in the
chimney of the house of the very police official
who had raided the card game. After an event-
ful period of hiding in the chimney, during
which time the two friends are subjected to
the delightful sensation of being roasted from
below and stunned from above, they are finally
dislodged, and to crown their misfortunes find
themselves in the presence of their respective
wives.
BUNGLES RAINY DAY { Feb. 10) .—Not being
anxious to have his new suit spoiled. Bungles
was greatly worried over the important question
of whether he should carry his umbrella or not
But because of his in bility to arive at any de-
cision, he allows himself to be influenced by
trivial circumstances, the result of which is that
Bungle starts off the day disastrously to himself.
Added to his misfortunes of the morning, he
finds his sweetheart being beset by two tramps
who are trying to rob her of her purse. After
he puts the tramps to rout, he is amazed to dis-
cover that his sweetheart has deserted him, and
he wanders through the city in a vain search
of her. Finally, when he does find her. In his
eagerness to be with her again, he succeeds In
Incurring the hostility of some piano movers*
who swear to get revenge on poor Bungle.
The tramps also plan to avenge themselves on
Bungle, and when they see the poor fellow
being driven from his sweetheart's home by
her irate mother, who has been insulted by
Bungle, they join forces with the piano men. In
the resultant melee that follows. Bungle Is the
recipient not alone of a beating, but of one of
the most complete drenchings at the hands of
the fire department.
THE HIGH SIGN (Feb. 11) .—Although one
of the leading bankers of the city, Jabbs. Is also
a member of the Mysterious Seven, an organiza-
tion that passes out regular cash dividends to
its members.
Pokes has incurred the enmity of Jabbs by
attempting to perform the wonderful mystic egg
trick in jabbs' new silk hat. Poor Pokes not
knowing that his new sweetheart is the daugh-
ter of Jabbs, purloins from Mrs. Jabbs the new
necklace that her husband has recently given
to her. Pokes thinks only of re-establishing
himself firmly In his sweetheart's affections and
to further his suit, gives to Ethel the very
necklace that he has stolen from her mother.
When Jabbs and his wife meet Pokes, they
quickly recognize him as the man who has
caused them so much annoyance and Jabbs sum-
mons his trusty fellow members of the secret
organization. They chase unfortunate Pokes
up through the house to the' roof-tops from
where fokes succeeds in escaping, but only to
stumble into the meeting rooms of the society.
Hpre Pokes succperis in turning the tables on
Jabbs and his fellow conpirators and completely
routs the entire society.
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THE CRIME OF CIRCUMSTANCE (Three
Parts— Feb. 4).— Myra Traverse, wife of Warren
Traverse, the prosecuting attorney, departs for
a ball with her husband's brother, John, a
dissipated youth. Old Tom Mason, much the
worse for drink, accosts Ton- Peters as Myra
and .John enter the hall. ^ Tony, Infuriated,
throws him aside. Mason shambles of and Is
later seen at the Clifton Roadhouse. After the
dance Tony, John, and Myra drive away, and
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February 12, 1916
on their way home stop tor refreshments at the
Clifton Roadhouse.
Tony procures a private room and leaves
them a moment to telephone. Tom, half drunk,
sees and curses him. but Tony passes upstairs.
When he opens the door he finds Myra in John's
arms. A hght ensues. Tony drops, hits his
head on the table and is killed. Myra and John
escape through a side window and rush away in
the dark. Tom, weanwhile, goes upstairs,
pushes open the door and sees the dead man on
the floor. With a cry of horror he staggers. The
bartenders and others rush upstairs and see the
dead man and Tom. Despite Tom's protestatlou*
of innocence, he is led away.
Meanwhile. Myra and Jotn enter the library
as the telephone rings. Traverse answers the
call and tells them of the murder at the road-
house. He says thev have the murderer.
Startled, Myra asks who it is. Traverse says It
it an old drunken man known -s "Old" Tom
Mason. Later the trial is shown. Traverse, the
prosecuting attorney, confuses the old white-
faced man. The witnesses are called. Myra,
in agony, unable to stay home, goes to the trial
and, not knowing it, sits beside John. The
verdict is puilty.
Two months elapse. The day of Tom s death
is at hand. Tom bids farewell to his wife, and
is led, still maintaining his innocence, to the
death chamber. Meanwhile, Tom's wife Is
destitute and when one child dies from lack of
nourishment the woman determines to kill
Traverse.
She goes to his home and forces her way in.
John is also present, taUine with Traverse.
She fires at Traverse hut John jumps in and
receives the sTiot. Myra rushes in. John con-
fesses all. As he finishes he dies. Traverse
takes his wife in his arms. He says they must
tell all to exonerate Tom and then they will try
to devote their lives to rectify their wrong.
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PHANTOM ISILAND (Two Parts — Feb. 5). —
The cast, John Harding (Francis Ford) ; Rob-
ert Law (Jay Belasco) ; Pearl Jeffries (Dorothy
Davenport) ; Mr. Jeffries (Bert Wilson) ; The
Phantom (Bobby Mack). Scenario by Grace
Cunard. Produced by Francis Ford.
In order that his daughter, Peari, may be-
come better acquainted with her fiancee, Robert
Law, Mr. Jeffries, a wealthy man, has sent
them in his private yacht for a cruise in the
South Sea. Robert takes his servant, John,
along.
Jeffries has just received a letter from his
daughter stating that they were leaving
Cuba and that she thought his sugges-
tion of taking the trip to become better ac-
quainted with Robert was a good one. Hardly
had he finished reading this letter before one of
his clerks brought in a newspaper telling of the
wreck of the Mary Anne, the boat in which
the young people had sailed. The paper ad-
vances the theory that all were lost. Jeffries
is stunned by the blow and does everything pos-
sible to find out if there were any survivors.
On an island in the South Sea a piece of
wreckage is thrown upon the beach ; clinging
to it are three people, Robert, Pearl and John.
As time goes on Robert neglects the girl more
and more and she learns to rely upon John for
everything. Several times John has discovered
a strange creature watching them and the three
begin to think that the island is haunted, as
they can never get but a glimpse of the phan-
tom.
One night the phantom slips into the primi-
tive hut in which Fearl sleeps and tries to take
the girl away. John hears her screams and
rushes in and frightens the intruder away. He
tracks the creature to a cave and they have a
fight. John finds that the phantom is really an
old man, half crazed from the solitude and in
the fight which follows, John throws the old man
over a cliff. John sees a cave nearby and wan-
dering in he finds a chest full of gold and sil-
ver. John" realizes that with the wealth he has,
he has an equal chance to win the girl, but in the
greed for wealth, which follows, he forgets every-
thing but the sight of money. He is recalled
to the present by the arrival of Robert and Pearl
and he tries to hide the chest of wealth.
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but only stunned, and he makes his way back
to the cave. John tells Pearl that she belongs
to him, now and attempts to carry her away.
He and Robert have a light, during which John
is knocked out. Pearl then realizes that she has
been deluded in John and has cared for Robert
all the time. The old man then returns and
lays claim to the chest, which John thought
was his own. The story ends happily when a
passing vessel sees their distress signal and
takes them off the island.
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SEA DOGS AND LAND RATS (Feb. 2).—
The oast: Gertie (Gertrude Selhy) ; Reggie
(Reggie Morris) ; The Stranger (Dave Morris).
Gertie's father forbids her to encourage Reggie,
who is a dashing young barber. Reggie writes
her that the father hates him on account of his
shutting off his credit at the barber shop and
the old man determines to thrash Reggie at the
first opportunity.
Gertie goes to meet Reggie in the park and
while waiting for him is annoyed by an eccentric
sailor and stranger who has followed her from
outside her home. She manages to get rid of
him and two sailors from a man of war try to
flirt with her and she flees home in terror.
Her father does not wish her to have any
followers and when she returns home followed
by two sailors and the stranger his rage blazes
forth and he falls upon them and a free-for-all
fight ensues. Reggie arrives and tries to save
his beloved, but in the general mixup the floor
gives way and the fighters fall on a bridal
couple on the floor below and as that floor gives
way they find themselves in the cellar.
A SEPTEMBER MOURNING (Two Parts—
Feb. 6).— The cast: The Artist (Ray Griffith) ;
The Girl (Gertrude Selby) ; Art Dealer (Pathe
Lehrmann) ; Father (Gene Rogers).
The artists were trying to paint September
mornings one September morning, hut it soon
developed into a September evening with a good
night attached, when one of them tried to sell a
bum painting to a shrewd dealer and the other
tried to paint a model against her will. This
unpleasantness was soon over, however, and
the artists got into a Grecian garden where
some dancing girls were running around with a
smile and some jewelry on, and a gentleman was
trying to take snap shots with a camera.
The gentleman and the artists tried to look
at the ladies simultaneously and as there was
only room for one spectator there arose a dis-
pute as to who should gain the vantage point.
This dispute was not polite and the three gentle-
men start to chase one another about among
the poison ivy and whortle berry vines. The
dancers remained unembarrassed, but some con-
scientious policemen thought they were indecent
and attempted to hold overcoats over them out
of respect for the public morals.
The ladies thought different, however and ditch-
ed the policemen in the cold lake and went back
to dance in the sunlight. Things were almost
smooth and delightful again when the art dealer
appeared and insisted with a Krupp gun the artist
could hardly refuse. Also the other artist was
confronted with some little past professional
dirty work and he indulged in it at one time, and
this little affair was unpleasant. The only ones
who remained unruffled were the dancing girls
who continued to sport in the sun.
HER NAUGHTY EYES (Feb. 9).— The cast:
The Girl (Alice Howell) ; Her Fiance (Harry
Coleman) ; His Rival (Dick Smith).
Harry and Alice are engaged and Dick, who
loves her, vows that his detested rival shall
not have her. Harry is called from town and
sadly parts with bis beloved.
Dick hires a hypnotist to swerve her love
in his direction and the hypnotist gets his wires
crossed and instead of affecting her heart he
alTects her eyes and the result is an uncon-
trollable and nauphty little wink that drives
men to desperation.
Harry returns with his uncle and is horrified
to see his formerly demure sweetheart is now
a brazen flirt and his head swims as he sees
all mankind, from his dignified uncle to the
pompous English butler, racing after her and
indulging in wild fights in order to see who
shall possess her.
Finally as matters reach the boiling point
the hypnotist fights with Dick for his fee and
the truth is disclosed. Alice is relieved of her
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annoying affliction and Dick is severely pun-
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FIRING THE BUTLER (Two Parts — Feb. 13).
— The cast: Hubby (Reggie Morris); His Wife
(Gertie Selby) ; His Father (Gus Leonard); the
New Butler (Dave Morris).
During a kitchen love romance Jealousies are
aroused and Hubby discharges the butler. He
hires another at an employment agency and
the order coming in the possession of an awk-
ward Dutch butler be enters the house and Is
mistaken by the wife for her tather-in-Iaw
whom she has never seen and who is expected
that day. , ,
In the meantime the real father has arrived
at his sons office and finding him busy has
started for the house while the son remains
at his desk. Upon the old man's arrival he
Is taken for the butler while the real butler
Is lavishly welcomed by the young wife. The
father is dismayed when the wife rebuffs bis
tendered affection and when the maid refuses
to allow him a drink of wine and he is sent
to the .titchen he is quite heartbroken.
Finally he asserts himself and telephones
to his son, for the old man has become wrathy
upon seeing the young wife kiss the butler.
Tbe butler goes to the kitchen and by his
blundering sets tbe house aflre. The son ar-
rives and with difficulty and after a series of
ludicrous adventures manages to save the wife
and his father. She is consoled for the ruin
of her beautiful house when hubby displays an
insurance policy. Explanations are made and
Hans, the new butler, seeks seclusion amid the
smoking ruins and calmly finishes his luncheon.
UNIVERSAL.
ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. 4 (Feb. 2).
Is He In Your Pocket?— Stormy Cloud, whose
face is on U. S. gold coins and Buffalo nickels,
poses tor Carnegie art students. — Pittsburgh,
Pa.
$.300,000 Fire. — Spectacular view of desolation
left by midnight blaze that destroyed big sec-
tion of city. — Passaic, N. J.
Real Rapid Transit. — Brooklyn's new ten mil-
lion-dollar subway carries New Yorkers 12 miles
in IS minutes.— New York City. Subtitles: 1—
Passengers on first train. 2 — New York starts
new third track "L" expresses.
Undertakers Make Merry. — Jolly time at con-
vention during inspection of latest styles In
coHlns. Long Island City, N. Y.
Tramps Work to Sleep. — Hoboes kept busy
cutting wood to gain shelter in winter. — Chi-
cago, 111.
How Milady Ornaments Her Hair. — Newest
American styles in Tasmania shell. By cour-
tesy Samstag & Hilder Bros. Subtitles: "La
Plchel." studded with Kimberley brllliatits.
"Louise," inlaid with gems. "Marie," Spanish
hack comb now so much in vogue. "Le Clare,'
worn on right or left, under any style hat. "Lu-
cille," enamelled fan-shape side effect. "Nou-
velle.' inlaid with jewels.
Mexico's Wholesale Murderer. — General Villa,
who ordered recent slaying of 18 Americans.
Subtitle : Mob cheers President Carranza, who
ordered bandit's arrest.
One of the "E" Submarines. — Type of under-
sea craft which exploded, killing and wounding
many. — Brooklyn Navy Yard. N. Y.
Wrestling Champion. — "Strangler" Lewis,
world's best catch-as-catch-can artist, in action.
— New York City.
Cartoons by Hy. Mayer, world famous carica-
turist.
ANIMATED WEEKLY, NO. ."i (Feb. 0).
Flood sweeps Country. — Many millions of
damage done from Illinois to coast. Subtitles:
California. Many bridges carried away near
Los Angeles. Arizona storm's ravages —
Phoenix. Fighting to save bridge. Illinois.
Floods cover city — Joliet. Wet driving — Ot-
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Boy Scouts' Anniversary. — Second Class Pri-
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titles. "On my honor I will do my best — ■ 1 —
To do my duty to God and my country, and to
obey the scout law : 2 — To help other people at
all times ; .3— To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight."
Winter Snorts in "Summerland." — Society
folks quit Coronado bathing beaches for Sierra
sports. — Truekee, Cal.
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WHEN AUNT MATILDA FELL (Jan. 31).—
The cast: The Boy (Eddie Lyons); The Girl
(Ethel Lynn) ; Aunt Matilda (Stella Adams) ;
Weary William (Lee Moran) ; Tired Ted (Gub
Alexander). Written and produced by Al. E.
Christie.
William and Ted, two experienced iinights of
the road, are put off their "side door pullman"
and set out for the residence district to seek a
"hand out." Eddie is in love and the girl recipro-
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a faint and while Aunty runs for the smelling
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Matilda (disguised in the auto coat and goggles).
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Now. Spyer, although he had never before seen
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to tune it. He gets it all apart and then can-
not get it back together again. Fearful of
Mrs. Largo, he makes his escape, going back to
Spots' home. Spots, returning home, has hidden
himself behind the piano ; whereupon Spyer en-
tering. Spots puts things in a general confusion,
setting Mrs. Spots at her wit's ends. Spyer
now reveals his identity to Spots, and at the
same time assures him that Mrs. Spots is all
right.
Mrs. Largo, discovering the condition of her
piano^ rushes immediately over to Spots' home.
Spyer, seeing her, ducks and hides in a clothes
press. Bumtono, in trying to make his escape
from behind the piano, runs into Spots, who,
thinking him the detective, bids him sit down
and have a smoke. Mrs. Largo, spying Bum-
tone, rushes upon him, grabs him by the ear.
leads him over to her house and bids him to do
his best, Buratone knocks the piano over, caus-
ing it to crash through the floor to the base-
ment.
Mrs. Largo, horrified, chases him down the
street and again runs into Spyer. Thinking
she is seeing things, she decides she had better
consult a doctor. Professor Pounderalloutski
and Viola Tremolo meantime call and finding
the door open, go in to amuse themselves upon
the piano till their hostess returns.
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THE WISE MAN AND THE FOOL (Two
Parts— Feb. 3).— Myrtle Elliott (Myrtle Gon-
zalez) ; Fred Hunt (Fred Crurch) ; Ray Willis.
Jr. (Val Paul) ; R. W. Willis. Sr. (Alfred
Allen ) . Written and produced by Lynn Rey-
nolds.
Myrtle Elliott, a young debutante, is very
much interested in Fred Hunt, an enginner em-
ployed in a copper mine, owned by a firm of
which R. W. Dillis is the head. Willis has
long hoped that his son would become suffi-
ciently interested in the business to become a
partner ; but Ray, the son, likes nothing but
pleasure. Finally, Willis tells his son that if he
will settle down and marry within six months
he will be made a partner in the business. The
father then remarks that he would like to see
Myrtle Elliott become the wife of Ray.
Hunt is very backward in his suit for the
hand of the girl, but finally summons up enough
courage to propose. Myrtle tells him that she
cannot give him a definite answer until he settles
down as she can never marry a man who is
liable to be sent off at a moment's notice. Ray
calls upon Myrtle and sees the feeling she has
toward Hunt and persuades his father to trans-
fer Hunt to the mines, not telling the real
reason for his request.
With his rival out of the way Ray improves
his opportunities and soon has the girl so that
she encourages his suit to a certain extent. He
remonstrates with her for thinking of Hunt occa-
sionally and resolves to so disappoint the girl
in Hunt that she will entirely forget him. Ray
goes to the mines and secures a picture of Hunt
and his sister, which he carries back and
shows to Myrtle, telling her that Hunt has a
sweetheart at the mines. Shortly afterward
Hunt receives the letters he has written to Myrtle
back unopened and cannot understand the girl's
treatment of him. Through pique Myrtle listens
to Ray's proposal and finally a wedding day is
set.
To take away the sting of the girl's treatment
of him Hunt becomes very much interested in
the little book of parables which Myrtle gave
him when he left, especially so in the one con-
cerning the "Wise Man and the Fool." This
parable deals with the Fool in search of happi-
ness who overlooked the important point and
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matters into his own hands. He returns to the
town to seek out Myrtle and demand an explana-
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Myrtle to marry him immediately.
Hunt goes to the mining company's office
and thus learns that Ray and Myrtle are on
their way to get married. He follows them to
the little town and finally locates them in front
of the chruch. He believes the marriage has
already been performed, but rather than go
away without learning why the girl has slighted
him, asks her this question. She tells him of
the picture incident and the stories that Ray
had brought back concerning Hunt and his sup-
posed sweetheart. Myrtle flies into a rage, de-
clares that she has been deceived and refuses
to have anything more to do with Ray. Hunt
is still under the impression that the two have
been married and starts to leave the scene, but
Myrtle laughingly tells him that they had missed
the minister and the marriage bad not yet been
performed. Ray receives his just deserts, while
Hunt comes into the reward which he justly de-
serves.
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GRAFT (No. 9 — "The Insurance Swindlers" —
Two Parts — Feh. 7). — The cast: Tom Larnigan
(Harry D. Careyj ; Bruce Larnigan (Hobart
Henley) ; Mrs. Larnigan (Nanine Wright) ;
Stanford Stone ( Glen White) ; Roger Maxwell
(Marc Fenton) ; Dorothy Maxwell (Jane No-
vak) ; Kitty Rockford (Mina Cunard) ; Ben
Travers (Jack Connelly).
The insurance companies, organized in one
mighty trust, have been using the policy hold-
ers' money to speculate with. Tom Larnigan
has announced that he will investigate and pro-
ceed against the trust. Stone has an article
inserted in a trust newspaper denying the charge
of irregularitiy in the use of insurance funds,
and inviting an inspection of the books, busi-
ness and vaults of the Providential Insurance
Company.
Maxwell Is the president of this concern, as
well as being president of the trust, therefore.
when he reads the article he is much disturbed,
as he explains to Stone, the business at that
time will not bear inspection. Stone assures
him that everything will work out right. The
pick of Dunn's gunmen have been stationed at
different points where Tom will be obliged to
pass. This is the most desperate plan that
Stone has resorted to.
Tom has his suspicions aroused by seeing a
couple of crooks outside the hotel where Ben
Travers is staying. Tom changes places with
a jitney bus driver and gets in the hotel, where
he finds that Travers has purchased the In-
dependent, to aid Tom in his fight. Tom leaves
the hotel in the jumper and cap of one of the
porters, jostles a policeman and is taken to
the station where he reveals his identity and
borrows a policeman's uniform. (His position
as special examiner allows him to do this.) He
proceeds to the Providential Insurance Com-
pany's office unrecognized. One e inside he de-
mands to see the hooks. Barnett, the manager,
allows him to proceed with the investigation,
meanwhile phoning to Maxwell for instructions.
The latter, prompted by Stone, tells Barnett
to have the vault door accidentally closed when
Tom is inside — it is equipped with a time lock.
The plan is carried out and Tom is locked in the
vault. Experts are summoned and after several
hours' work the vault is opened. Tom has been
slowly suffocating ; he falls heavily, striking the
back of his head on a sharp projecting handle
of a safe box. He is rendered unconscious and
the injury at the base of the skull causes sus-
pended animation. The doctor who is on hand
when the vault is opened pronounces him dead.
The body is turned over to the heartbroken
mother.
Bruce, just able to be about, has called on
Dorothy and is about to propose when the news
of Tom's death is received. While Tom's body
is stretched ir the coffin his astral body appears
to the members of his family and friends, urging
them to bind his neck in a certain way that con-
sciousness may return to him. All get the sug-
gestion in a vague way, but none of them get it
strong enough to act upon.
Maxwell is suffering from an accusing con-
science, which is intensified when Tom's actual
body appears to accuse him. He does not see
Tom but feels his presence. To relieve his
mental strain, he writes a full confession of the
graft in the insurance game, puts it in an en-
velope and sends it by messenger to the Larni-
gan cottage, with instructions to deliver person-
ally only to Tom Larnigan; failing to do this,
to return it.
Kitty Rockwell has called at the cottage and
gets Tom's suggestion strong enough to act on
it. She twists his head and he recovers. The
joy of family and friends can be imagined.
About this time Maxwell's messenger arrives
with the confession. Tom receives it and hur-
ries at once to the directors' room of the insur-
ance companies, where a meeting is in progress.
He tells them of the reforms that must be made.
Surprised at the knowledge of their affairs, they
summon Maxwell. The latter enters the room
and sees Tom with his confession. The com-
bination is too much for his nerves and he
collapses. He suffers a stroke of paralysis. The
reforms are promised.
Bruce has called at the Maxwell home to urge
Dorothy to marry him. Maxwell is brought in
helpless. Dorothy sees that a union between
her and Bruce would be impossible, and in sor-
row she bids him goodbye. Tom adds the name
of "Roger Maxwell — helpless" to his book.
VICTOR.
SON O' THE STARS (Three Parts — Feb. 2).
— The cast: Son o' the Stars (J. Warren Ker-
rigan) ; Robert Reynolds ( Xobert A. Myles) ;
Marie Lacouvrer (Ethel Phillips) : Madeline
Brent (Helen Leslie) ; John Brent (Buck Con-
nor) : Wapita (Will E. Lloyd). Scenario by
Xell Shipraan. Produced by Jacques Jaccard.
Ever since Son o' the Stars was an infant,
Wapita has been his guardian. Now he Is a
young man twenty-five years old. and because
of the color of his skin, which has been brown-
ed by his outdoor occupations, and the shape of
February 12, 1916
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1017
his eyes, he is taken for a half-breed. Wapita.
who is a dumb Indian, has taught the young
man the Indian sign language, and the two
have lived happily all thej>e years. One day
Son returns after a protracted visit at the
trading post presided over by Brent, and he
tells Wapita that while there he met Madelin*^,
the daughter of the trader, and that in order
to be in her presence he made a lot of puf -
chases. He continued to make purchases until
he saw Madeline bestow her affection upon
Poleron Dore. when he made his departure.
Son is always at the post thereafter. This
provoked Dore, and he asks Brent if he would
permit the affectionate advances made by Son.
whom he characterizes as a half-breed, towards
Madeline lo be continued. Brent voices his ob-
jections, and with Dore goes home to look for
his daughter. She is not there, however, for
Son had been there, proposed, was accepted and
then took her to Wapita. Brent and Dore trace
them to Wapita's cabin, where Brent tells Son
that if he is ever caught with his daughter
again that he will be killed. Heartbroken, and
after heaping curses upon his race. Son falls
asleep. Son's extreme sorrow and his denun-
ciation of the Indian race brings memories of
the past to Wapita.
In the visualization we are shown how Son
came to be the charge of the Indian. Marie
Lacouvrer is loved by two men. Jack Reid,
an artist, and Robert Reynolds, a millionaire.
Marie marries the rich man, an incident which
breaks the heart of Jack. Time passes and
Jack becomes a famous artist. He meets Marie
while on a mountain trip and learns that she
is greatly disappointed in her husband, who
has become brutal. Then Marie receives news
that her husband is drowned, and several
months later Jack and she are married. Their
union is blessed with a baby boy. Suddenly
one night Reynolds returns and demands his
wife. In the duel that is fought, Reynolds
fires before the count, wounding Jack. He, his
wife and baby manage to escape to the cent of
Wapita. They are trailed by Reynolds, but
before he can kill Jack, the latter fires and
instantly kills the intruder. The next day the
soldiers arrive and take the body away. Fear-
ing that he will break down at the trial aiid
reveal who committed the murder, thereby
breaking his promise to Jack not to tell, as he
could see the justice of the act. Wapita cuts
out his tongue. He is thereby unable to make
any statement and Jack is set free. Xot long
after this incident, Marie dies. Jack, leaving his
baby son in the care of Wapita, goes to the
hilltop where his wife is buried to give vent
to his grief. There he is attacked by Weana,
the sweetheart of Wapita. who blames him for
the sacrifice her sweetheart made. She thrusts
her knife into his breast and he dies.
The visualization fades out upon Wapita gaz-
ing at the sleeping young man who has been
condemned because he is thought to be an In-
dian. Wapita knows that Waena can prove his
parentage, and he goes to get her. While he is
gone, Son decides to go out of the life of Made-
line forever, but before leaving he determines
to see her once more. Preparations at the post
are in progress for the wedding of his beloved
and Dore. He locates her in her room and
claims her, and together they flee down the
river. Meanwhile Wapita has found Waena.
The lovers are pursued by Brent and Dore.
They all meet at the cabin of Wapita. where
Waena produces evidence that Son is a white
man. Madeline and Son are later married.
IMP.
THE SOUL MAX (Feb. 4).— The cast: John
Rhoades (King Baggot) : Hetty White (Marie
Weisman) ; The Sheriff (Xed Reardon) : William
W'ilton (William Bailey) ; The Child (Lois Alex-
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John Rhoades. a tramp, after a lapse of years,
returns to his native village. There is an or-
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giving warning that unless tramps leave within
fifteen minutes they will be put to work for ten
days on the rock piles. Rhoades comes to a
gate and the dog barks at him. and as he leans
against the gate his thoughts are of his happy
youth. Then follows a visualization of Rhoades
as a young man, bidding goodbye to his sweet-
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recognize Rhoades. Hetty brings food for Rhoades
and her child asks him what makes him so sad.
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rible mistake he lost the love of an angelic
woman, the sheriff and a lot of people arrive
and order the tramp to leave the village.
Next we see Rhoades sitting on the grass near
a fire and thinking over his ill-past life. Pres-
ently there is a visualization of how it all came
about. We see young Rhoades after his arrival
in the city in partnership with William Wilton,
both from the same village. His partner appro-
pirates all the money in the safe and throws
Rhoades into bankruptcy. Then Hetty, owing to
Rhoades failure, breaks her engagement. This
crushes him and he starts to lead the life of a
tramp. The visualization fades out and Rhoades
is seen still sitting near the fire.
Later we see Hetty bending over her child,
who is in a delirious fever. Meanwhile Rhoades
has tramped back to this vicinity and is sleeping
in an open field. Hetty leaves the bedside of
the sick child to go for the doctor and the little
girl in her delirium, gets out of bed and wanders
away, towards the field where Rhoades is sleep-
ing. Rhoades awakens and rushes to the child
and taking the child up in his arms he starts
to take her back to her mother. The mother,
meantime, returns and finding the bed empty, is
frantic with anxiety. When she sees Rhoades she
rushes towards hira and cries with joy over the
recovery of her child.
The child is put to bed. but keeps calling for
the tramp. The doctor, who has arrived, warns
Rhoades that the little girl has scarlet fever,
but Rhoades disregards the warning. After
days of constant devotion on his part the crisis
is past, and the little girl is on the road to re-
covery. Wilton, Hetty's husband, who has been
away on a business trip, returns. Hetty brings
him into the room and tells Rhoades she wishes
to introduce her husband. Rhoades sees that
her husband is no otber than Wilton, his ex-
partner. He is about to denounce Wilton, then
he sees the baby and bows his head. He cannot
bring any more sorrow to the home of his old
sweetheart by destroying her faith in the father
of her child.
He lifts the baby in his arms and kisses her
tenderly. Wilton is in terror, for fear of ex-
posure of his villainy, but Rhoades simply gives
him a look of scornful contempt and goes off.
He bids Hetty goodbye without betraying his
own identity.
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LORD .JOHX'S .JOURNAL (NO. ."J— Three Fin-
gered Jenny — Three Parts — Feb l).^The cast:
Lord John Haslemere (Wm. Garwood) ; Dr.
Rameses (Albert MacQuarrie) ; Maida Odell
(Stella Razeto) ; The Head Sister {Laura Oak-
ley) ; Nickie (Master Holbrook) ; Paul Teano
(Sarapolo) ; Richard Wayne (Malcolm Blevins) ;
Jenny (Carmen Phillips). Scenario by Harvey
Gates. Produced by Edward Le Saint.
In his room at the Monumental Hotel. Lord
John recalls the stirring events of the night be-
fore and makes clear just what happened when,
he rescued Maida Odell from the Gray Sister-
hood. Maida insists on rejoining the Gray Sis-
terhood. Lord John, convinced that a mystery
is to be solved, delays his departure for Eu-
rope. He calls in Paul Teano, the Bertillon ex-
pert, and instructs him to make photographs oE
certain finger prints, he. Lord ,lohn, has dis-
covered on a strange box found under his bed.
Lord John also explains to Paul that two nights
previous, two strange women, dressed in the
garb of the Gray Sisterhood, occupied a room
across the hall from him. and that someone
invaded his room, stealing from him certain dia-
grams to the electrical wiring of Maida Odell's
mummy.
Lord John leaves to visit Miss Odell and to
urge her against rejoining the Gray Sisterhood,
The Gray Sisterhood, supervised by a strange,
unknown woman, is chartered as a charity organ-
ization, with certain secret orders. It is also
known that this strange woman is the sister
of one Rameses, an Egyptian seer and hypnotist.
It is also suggested that Rameses is the person
who is exercising the strange, untraceable in-
fluence over Maida Odell's mummy, which Ram-
eses knows contains valuable jewels, and also to
work the death of Maida Odell. without, however,
endangering himself in the slightest degree to.
the police.
Lord John arrives at the Odell home, but is
refused admittance to Maida. Simultaneous with
Lord John's arrival, the Head Sister arrives
and is admitted to Maida. Lord John tries to
pass a note in to Maida. but the Head Sister
steals this note, which informs Maida that he
has reasons to suspect the integrity of the Gray
Sisterhood. Meantime. Paul Teano has made a
startling discovery. In the room across the ball
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he has found the print of a woman's hand with
but three Angers, This he photographs along
with the finger prints of a child's hand inside
the strange box.
Lord John enters with the angry motorcycle
policeman, his captive. Paul Teano studies the
fake policeman for a second and then leaps for
his throat. The fake cop is locked in the bath-
room while Lord Jolin demands an explanation
■from Paul. Paul proceeds to tell him his story.
In Italy, Paul's wife, Jenny, was taken away
'by an interpreter, one Tony. She took with her
'their child, Nickie. Paul came to America to
search for the girl and to forgive her, and to
■be revenged against the man, Tony. Jenny had
dost one of her fingers. It was the discovery of
tthe strange hand in the adjoining room that
iirst agitated Paul. The fake con is the man
Paul has been searching for.
And so it is Jenny, as a member of the Gray
Sisterhood has been used as a tool by the Head
Sister to carry out her brother. Rameses', work.
The false cop escapes. Disguised as Coast
Guards and preparing with a speedy motorboat,
Lord John and Paul invade the Gray Sisterhood
that night. Lord John fails to rescue Maida,
but between the two men they succeed in res-
cuing Three fingered Jenny. A short distance
ffrom the Gray Sisterhood Jenny is more than
■willing to return to Paul, but explains that they
;-hold her son, Nickie. a captive, and that he will
rSufEer unless she returns.
Lord John observes Rameses with Nick emerg-
ing from a secret underground passage leading
to the Gray Sisterhood and attempting to es-
-cape with the boy. Lord John, with Paul and
Jenny, gives chase. Rameses, forcing Nickie
: along with him, takes refuge in one of his own
rspeedy motorboats in a bay a mile away. Lord
John, with the others, follows in the boat he
'has prepared for such an emergency. Rameses'
boat is finally overtaken. There is a struggle
.and in making good his escape. Rameses returns
ito his secret den, there to find the cringing Trny,
who realizes his punishment to be severe for his
Jailure to keep Lord John out of the fracas.
REX.
A CHILD OF CIRCUMSTANCES (Feb. 4).—
Tbe cast, the old bachelor (Marc Robbins) ; the
little thiel (Ella Hall).
Although surrounded by wealth and luxury
the old bachelor is denied the pleasure of any
one to care lor him and share his wealth dur-
ing his old age.
In another part of the city a gang of thieves
are plotting to malce a haul that night. Among
them is a girl, almost a child, a victim of cir-
cumstances, who has fallen in with the croolcs
and is unable to escape their clutches. They
tell her that she is selected to pull off the haul
that night and that it will be the last "job" she
will do.
That night, as the old man sits alone in his
darkened library, he hears movements in the
room and flashing on the lights, finds the in-
truder, who proves to be a girl. Her crook
companions have accompanied her and are keep-
ing watch outside. The old man is struck with
the tragedy in the girl's eyes and in a fatherly
manner remonstrates with her for being in such a
nefarious business.
The child tells of her sad story and the old
man asks her to share his wealth. She consents.
The crooks outside are seen by policemen, who
take them into custody, while the old man sees
that the little girl is safely put to bed and he
dreams of the many happy moments which are
to follow.
ONE WHO PASSED BY (Feb. 6) .—The cast,
Willard Wright (Ben Wilson) ; Agnes, his wife
(Lila Barclay) ; Jed Hawkins (.loseph W. Gir-
ard) ; Mary, his wife (Dorothy Phillips). Writ-
ten by M. B. Havey. Produced by Den Wilson.
Willard Wright is a rich broker who has a
wife upon whom he lavishes much money and
care. But one day she finds this life of idleness
and luxury too slow and she runs away with a
ne'er-do-well. This breaks Willard's heart. He
pays no attention to business and travels the
road to oblivion and disgrace.
He finally becomes a tramp, begging for his
(fuod from the farm houses and inns that he
rpa.^ses along the route. One day he stops at
rthe home of Jed Hawkins, a rich hut miserly
■farmer. Mary, Hawkins' wife, feeds Wright.
"Her husband come home and tells Wright he
•must work for his food and orders him out to
-the wood pile.
To please the woman and to make It easier
•for her, Willard agrees to do this. He hears
Mary pleading with her husband to buy her a
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picks it up angrily, the dress falls out. Mary
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him aud calls him the best husband in the
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LILLO OF THE SULU SEAS (Three Parts—
Feb. 8).— The cast: Ralph Holt (Harold Lock-
wood) ; Lillo (May Allison) ; Jeb Foster (Wm.
Stowell); Pahui (Perry Banksj; Capt. Rand
(Harry Von Meter).
Jeb Foster persuades Capt. Rand's wife to
elope with him and they take with them the
little baby daughter. For a number of years
Capt. Rand endeavors to find some trace of the
runaway couple in order to get back the child.
His search Is fruitless and he finally retires to
an island, where he lives the life of a recluse,
his only associate being his faithful native ser-
vant, Pahui. Rand had never seen Foster, the
latter having inflicted the wound which caused
the loss of Rand's arm at the time he ran
away with Rand's wife. Rand, however, re-
tains a vivid picture of a tattooed arm thrust
through his window at the time he was shot,
and it is by this tattooing he hopes to Identify
Foster.
Sixteen years elapse. Rand's daughter has
grown to womanhood believing herself tne
daughter of Foster. She is known as Lillo,
and as she has become an expert diver for
pearls she is useful to Foster, who is the mas-
ter of a pearl-fishing schooner. Her mother
is dead.
Ralph Holt, junior member of the firm of
Holt & Son, pearl merchants of New York,
goes to the South Seas to study the fisheries
end of their business and purchase new stock,
and he falls in with Foster, who invites Ralph
to make an expedition with them with evil
Intent. Ralph falls under the spell of Lillo.
Towards the end of the cruise, a typhoon
overtakes the schooner and the party is wrecked.
Foster makes his escape in a small boat with
three of his crew, leaving Ralph and Lillo
to their fate. They all land at Capt. Rand's
island, Ralph and Lillo drifting In on some
floating wreckage, and Rand takes care of the
shipwrecked party. Foster immediately recog-
nizes Capt. Rand as the man he had wronged,
but seeing no sign of return recognition he feels
secure.
A steamer is due at the island the next
day and the party Is informed that they can
take passage and return to civilization. Un-
der a pretext of borrowing money. Foster learns
that Rand has accumulated a tidy sum, and
that night he comes to the house to attach It.
Pahui, however, discovers him and he is forced
to fight his way out. Just at this moment Rand
enters and recognizes the tattooing on Foster's
bared arm. He offers Foster an even fight for
life, who tries to take advantage of Rand's in-
firmity and is killed by Pahui.
The men of Foster's crew, in the meantime,
have stolen rum and are almost insane from
liquor. Thev threaten Lillo's safety. Ralph
overpowers the men and takes Lillo to Rand's
house for safety. Here they come upon the
scene of Foster's death. Capt. Rand exnlains
the situation and relates the Incidents of his
early life. Tn the telling he realizes that Lillo
Is his daughter.
Ralph permits one steamer to pass and finally
decides that in duty he must return to his
father. Returning to New York, he finds his
heart back in the islands with LllJo. E?vents
transpire that make It necessary for him to
take up the work of permanent representative
of the firm at the source of supply, and In
great Joy he returns to the girl whom he
could not forget.
BEAUTY.
WON BY ONE (Feb. 9). — The cast: Connie
(Wallace MacDonald) : Louie (Dick Rossont ;
Fanny (Neva Gerber). Directed by Archer
McMackin.
Connie and Louie, re^esentlng rival "fake
jewelry" concerns, arrive in Sauedunk and their
rivalry goes even deeper than the selling of
"paste jewels" for both fall in love with Fanny,
the belie of the town. There is no question In
Fanny's mind about the one she likes best, for
Louie has a way about him which has won her
heart. Each of these ardent admirers. In their
efforts to outdo the other, overwhelm her with
jewelry. ^ ^ . ..,
Then a big jewelr^ robbery occurs In New
York and Connie, reading of It In the news-
paper, at once sees his chance to be rid of hia
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rival. He tells Jeff, the over-suspicious town
constable, that Jeff must have perpetrated the
crime, and together they sneak into Louie's
room where Jeff sees the assortment of jewelry.
Immediately he is convinced of Louie s , guilt
and places him under arrest. .-They sl^rt for
Xew lork and the town tXirnB ollt^.-^n m^gse, to
applaud their valiant protector. .. ^ , ,
When Louie is taken to heaclcfuartecg.^ they
discover that his jewelry is "fake stuff." His
concern reads in the newspaper of his arrest on
suspicion of being the perpetrator of the big
robbery because the 'ewelry which Tie carried
was so like the "real thing" that it fooled the
police, and when Louie reports at the office he
is given a big raise in salary because of all
this free publicity.
Meanwhile back in Squedunk. Connie has been
martinet violent love to Fanny, who, convinced
that Louie is a thief, tries to forget him and
promises to marry Connie. He insists on being
married without any delay, and preparations are
immediately under way. At the last moment,
be recalls tTiat he has forgotten his wedding
present for Fanny and hastens back to his
room in the village hotel, where he gets the
long fake pearl necklace. As he passes throueh
the lobby, the necklace breaks, all unknown to
him. Jeff, ever on the ioh, finds pearl after
pearl, and scenting mystery he follows the trail,
arriving finally at Fanny's home where the
■ceremony is about to be performed. He bursts
into the house just as Connie takes from his
pocket the empty string, and places him under
arrest.
Louie, returning, sees Connie, followed by
Fanny and the procession of wedding guests,
being taken to jail. He grasps the situation
and prevails upon Fanny to marry him then and
there. At Louie's su^'eestion. Connie is com-
pelled to act as "best man" and then marchea
hack into his cell.
"BILLY VAN DEUSEN AND '"HE VAMPIRE
TFeb. lo).— The cast: Billy Van Deusen (John
Steppling) ; Johnny (John Sheehan) • Carol
(Carol Halloway). Directed by Archer Mc-
Mackin.
Carol, on a shopping tour, togged out in all
her splendor, drops her perfumed handkerchief.
Walking along, the two pals. Billv and Johnny,
spy it and both make a rush for it. each gain-
ing an end. with the result that the little wnite
square is torn in two. Carol pacifies the two
young gentlemen and gives each one of her
cards, but the friendship between the two Is
"off."
The eventful night of their call upon Carol
finally draws round and Johnny, going to the
florist's to purchase some flowers, comes upon
Billy already in the florist shop. One will not
be outdone by the other and when they have
completed their purchases Johnny finds himself
the possessor of an immense bower of roses,
while Billy has secured a young palm tree. By
opening both doors of tbe shop they manage to
squeeze out. Then comes the problem of getting
into their respective taxis, which is finally
solved by opening the tops.
Arrived at Carol's home, each tries his best
to gain her favor, and she informs them that
■when one proves untrue she will marry the
other. Billy comes upon an advertisement laud-
ing the claims of a certain vampire person, who
guarantees to break any "heart for the nominal
sum of five dollars. Immediately he "looks her
up" and the result of the mysterious interview
is that Johnny receives a note to be at a certain
apartment at a certain time. Carol also receives
an anonymous message to be at the same place,
where she will see the perfid"^ of her lover.
Johnny arrives on the minute, nuiokly fol-
lowed by Carol. The vampire's charm "works
like a charm" and Johnnv falls under her spell
to the great sorrow of Carol and the boundless
joy of Billy, wbo rushes out to commend the
vampire. She straightway works the charm on
bim. This is too much for Carol, who denounces
the vampire and calls her a cat. But the vam-
pire professes violent love for Carol, tears off
a wig and before Carol stands a man. Billy
and Johnny fall into a dead faint and the
"vampire" embraces the surprise-lovinar Carol.
MUTUAL.
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Latest War Pictures. — Aviators leaving the
Dardnnelles. Subtitle behind the first-line
trmihes. The soldiers make themselves com-
fortable for the lone- winter siege.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Movie actress "loops the
loop." Lucille Taft, Gaumont star, takes hazar-
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Cambridge. Mass. — Harvard's crack hockey
team in action.
San Francisco. Cal. — Famous stage star hon-
ored. Miss Lillian Russell, only woman mem-
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Paris. France. — Killing the demon alcohol.
The absinthe crop is burned.
Washington. T). C. — ^Police and Fire Depart-
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New Vork City. — Great throngs greet Presi-
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men at a dinner given at the Hotel Biltmore.
Truckee, Cal. — Heaviest snow in 25 years
buries this little- city. Crowds enjoy winter
carnival.
Boston, Mass. — "Old Ironsides" to be saved
from destruction. School children to raise
$15O,0CH^ for -ermanent resting place for old
frigate "Constitution."
Paris, France. ^Dressmakers display fash-
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San Francisco, Cal. — Portola cafe opens ice
rink. SKating between courses now T>opular
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Cape Henryj Va. — British steamer "Prince-
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The steamship "Brazos" with hole In bow
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NEW YORK CITY.— Society girls skip rope
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Majestic brave early morning cold to take off
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Nashville, Tenn. — ^Wind storm kills 3. Prop-
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FALSTAFF.
BOOMING THE BOXING BUSINESS (Feb.
S). — The cast: Professor Biff (Frank E. Mc-
Nish) : His Helper (Claude Cooper) ; Champion
Pugilist (Billy Swan) ; His Sweetheart (Isolde
Illian) ; Mrs. ' Henpeck (Carey Hastings) ; Mr.
Henpeck (Jim Murray).
Biff's Fistic Academy was in trouble. Pupils
had fallen off to an alarming extent, and Prof.
Biff was unhappy. Hence it was with delight
that he welcomed a suggestion from Jim, his
faithful helper.
Jim's plan was this. He would go out in dis-
guise, and insult respectable citizens who ap-
parently had bank rolls. At the proper moment
the Professor would stroll on, defend the victim,
thrash Jim and drive him yelping away. He
would then give the man one of his cards, talk
about how necessary it was for every man to
know how to defend himself, and, if lucky, land
a pupil.
The scheme worked like a charm in some
cases, although they did strike a snag when
Jim tackled a meek looking man, and his wife,
a determined suffragette, proved conclusively
that she did not need anv boxing lessons.
Disaster came, however, when the helper met
a pleasant young man in the park, talking to a
pretty girl. Jim flirted with the girl, threatened
to punch her companion, and was driven away
by Biff, who came bustling up just in time.
Then things went along for a time as Biff liked
to see them. The young man lamented his
weakness, and simply yearned to take a boxing
lesson. And at the appointed time he arrived
at the Academy.
Without warning, conditions changed. The
young man beat and battered Biff until he
howled for mercy. Then, most untruthfully, he
accused the helper of 'sneering" at his kind-
hearted employer and polished him off also.
After which he wrote a note, left it on a side
table, and departed.
The two bruised gladiators got the note and
read it. Here's what it said :
"You Poor Eoobs :
"I spotted you rehearsing your plot before you
tackled me, and I jollied you along. Thanks
for the exercise." And it was signed by a well-
known member of the fistic fraternity.
SNOW STORM AND SUNSHINE (Feb. 10).—
The cast: Constable (Riley Chamherlin) ;
Tramp (Walter Hiers).
To be arrested for fighting is not an unusual
thing, but causes alter cases. Weary Willie in
this case is standing in an orange grove in the
sunny South, throwing oranges at a man in the
arctic region, who in turn is r,elting Willie with
snow balls. The law of compensation works
out, for the frigid man sucks the luscious
oranges, while thirsty Willie in Florida fairly
drinks the snow balls. But this only happens
until the law gets Willie.
The law is said at times to be peculiar, but
it was never as peculiar as its particular
minion, for as constable he pinches Willie, as
judge he tries him. and as jailer he jugs him,
thus falling victim to these three graces. This
looks bad for the knight of the mad until his
strange fate leads him again into adventure
which helps him make good his escape.
He goes back to zero climate and just as his
star threatens to ascend he finds himself right
where he fell asleep at the beginning of our
story, shivering alongside of a brother tramp.
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ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN (Three Parts—
Feb. ll). — The cast: Bessie (Anna Little); Ben
Wolf (jack Richardson) ; Dick, the Sheriff
(Tom Chatterton) ; Bob, Bessie's Brother
(Ward McAllister). Directed by Tom Chat-
terton.
Up in the hills Ben Wolf, hard drinker and
general all around "bad man," spends most of
his time. Bessie Gray, the daughter of the
pastor of the one church. Is engaged to Dick,
the sheriff. Bob, her brother, is a source of
great concern to his family as he has fallen in
with the rough element of the little frontier
town. Then a fake promoter comes to town
and Dick is caught in the whirlpool of those
who invest In the oil stock. He induces Bes-
sie's father to invest his frugal savings also,
believing it to be a "sure thing."
Bob gambles and loses everything and he
appropriates the church funds which his father
keeps in trust tor the church. He loses all his
money to Wolf. In the evening Pastor Gray
has asked Wolf to come to churcti, but he re-
fuses. As he rides away from the saloon, h~w-
ever, he decides to accept the pastor's invita-
tion and mounted on his horse he rides through
the open door of the church ; but as he starts
up the aisle he pauses, for Bessie starts singing
the solo. He gazes at her a moment then
slowly backs out and rides oft.
Bob returns home early the following morn-
ing and replaces the money he took from his
father. Shortly afterward the stage arrives,
bringing the state treasurer, and Dick Is in-
formed that it has been held up and robbed by
a masked bandit who took the treasurers
money and bags. They have a clue in a cutt
button which the robber dropped. Dick s sus-
picions rest on Wolf, but 'he finds no evidence
against him. Wolf, unobserved, sees Bob off in
the hills the next day, caching a mail pouch,
papers and money under a rock. . » .,
Bessie and Dick are riding along the trail
when they learn that Wall-Eyed Bill and his
gang are coming to shoot up the town. Dick
sends Bessie hurrying home and he goes to
Intercept the raiders. As Bessie gallops madly
on she falls from her liorse. Wolf comes upon
her and assists her to remount. Wolf's nature
changes and he fights against drink. He goes to
town to catch glimpses of Bessie and lurks out-
side of the church to hear her sing. He finds
her Testament, which she has dropped, and
takes it home with him. Opening the book.
Wolf is deeply impressed by the passage :
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a
man lay down his life for his friends."— John
15:13.
In town Wolf sees the placard announcing
reward for the bandit, and is tempted to dis-
close his secret, but at thought of Bessie he
changes his mind. Dick receives a staegering
blow in the smasli of the oil company, and at
the same time is called to account by the gov-
ernor for not apprehending the bandit. At this
time he discovers the mate to the cuff button in
Boh's possession and is torn between love and
Ben Wolf, realizing that there Is but one
way in which to spare Bessie, goes to his cabin
and writes an unsigned letter to Dick, telling
him that Ben Wolf is the man he wants and
that if lie will come to his cabin he will find
the monev. Ben then goes to Boh's cache, takes
the plunder, places it in a hollow log behind his
shack and waits tor the sheriff.
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THE WHITE ROSETTE (American— Five
Parts — Feo 5). — The cast: Eric (E. Forrest Tay-
lor) ; Joan Long (Helene Rosson) ; Frieda (Eu-
gene Forde). , , „
In the romantic days of the Eleventh Cen-
tury the prologue of this picture shows us. Sir
Errol. a victorious knight, returns to the castle
of his liege lord, the Baron Edward, where he
renews his vows with Lady Maud, his betrothed
mistress. During Sir Errol's absence from the
realm, the Baron has married Lady Elfrleda,
daughter of an impecunious nobleman. Edward
loves Elfrleda, but for her the marriage was
solely one of expediency. She loses her heart to
the handsome young knight. Learning that
Errol and Maud are afllanced, Elfrleda banishes
her lady-ln-waitlng by sending Maud home
to her father. Sir Longson, a retainer of the
Baron's. The lovers meet secretly on the eve
of Maud's departure, and she pins over Errol's
heart a small, white rosette. He pledges to re-
main always her true and loyal knight.
No sooner is Maud out of the way than the
Baron's bride lays siege to Sir Errol. She plots
with Lord Kerrigan and his followers to have
the Baron murdered and Errol installed in the
baronetcy. The conspiracy finds its way to Lady
Maud's ears. On the eve of the night appointed
for his death, she determines to warn Edward.
Disguised as a maiden knight, she reaches the
Baron's chamber — just' too late. Maud is fa-
tally wounded by the assassins. On recogniz-
ing his dead love. Sir Errol, renounces the Lady
Elfrleda, and plucking the white rosette from his
breast, swears on the hilt of his sword that he
will atone for his dishonored life, be it now
or a thousand years to come.
The picture then introduces us to Pierpont
Carewe, a railroad magnate, whose wife, Frieda,
has married him solely for his wealth. Thomas
Eric, a young civil engineer in Carewe's em-
ploy, returns to New York after a successful
survey for a new road, and Carewe rewards
him with a block of stock in the company. Frieda
falls in love with Eric. The young engineer
already is engaged to be married to Joan Long,
daughter of Carewe's head engineer. Frieda
schemes to get the Longs exiled to Bermuda,
and then plots with Van Kerr, an unprincipled
grafter, to place Eric in a position involving
both his financial and his personal honor, the
only solution of which shall be that he yield to
the implorations of his inamorata, the wife of
his chief.
A few' days later, Frieda traps the young man
In her boudoir, declares her love, and begs
him to run away with her. Finding his loyalty
to his absent sweetheart still unshaken, she in-
forms him that the stock which she recently bor-
rowed of him, she tricked out of him, the better
to have him In her control now.
Eric, left to choose his course, is visited by
a vision of his mediaeval forbear. Sir Errol.
The life of that blasted flower of ancient chivalry
passes before his inner eye in a series of vivid
pictures until, over the dead body of the Lady
Maud, in the character of Errol, he swears to
atone for his faithlessness. Coming to himself,
the young man recognizes in the present situation
the opportunity for expiation which the restless
soul of his ancestor has been seeking for nine
hundred years.
That night he attends the Carewe's fancy
dress ball, costumed as the knight of old. Frieda
is robed as the faithless Elfrieda. And Joan,
mysteriously returned from the Southland, ap-
pears as Lady Maud. Eric is discovered by his
temptress, renewing his vows to Joan. Frieda
turns over the block of stock to Van Kerr, and
Carewe, entering, demands an explanation. A
quarrel ensues. Eric is just in time to save
Carewe from being choked to death by his enemy.
Frieda, check-mated, sobs out her bitter rebel-
lion against Fate.
CUB.
AROUND THE WORLD (Jan. 28V— The cast:
Jerry (George Ovey) : Cannibal Chief (George
George) ; First Cannibal (Louis FitzRoy) ;
Second Cannibal (Jefferson Osborne) ; Third
Cannibal (Arthur Mundl: Fourth Cannibal
1 ilarry Jackson); Fifth Cannibal (Gordon Mc-
Gregor); Sixth Cannibal (Robert Kenyon); the
Captive Princess (Belle Bennett) : Her Slave
(Janet Sully). Directed by Milton Fahrney.
While slumbering on a bench in the park
Jerry is disturbed, first by a cop and a nurse
girl wheeling a baby, and then by a colored cop
with a negro woman, who also has a baby. The
two couple sit down on the same bench with
Jerry, who is shoved back and forth by the
two cp"s and finally kicked out of the scene.
Greatlv incensed Jerr" determines to have his
revenge and while the two counle are too much
engrossed with each other to notice, he changes
the babies. After warding a short distance he
comes upon a sergeant and conducts him back
to the park bench where the two couple are
spooning. Upon the appearance of the sergeant
the two cops rusli off and the negro woman
exits with the white haby, while the white
nurse leaves In much haste with the colored
baby. Consternation reigns when the parents
discover the substitution. They all rush to the
park and there the parents receive back their
own offspring.
The black cop and the white cop catch a
glimpse of Jerry in the background, and realiz-
ing he is the cause of all the trouble, they start
after him. Thev soon catch him and a fight
ensues ; two white cops rush up and in the
eeneral mix-up Jerry makes his getaway. For-
tune favors him for he soon comes upon an
aeroplane, which the aviator has deserted tor a
tew minutes ; he gets into the car, starts the
machine ana soars upward. The three white
cops and tne black cop run up to the aviator
whom tney find gazing after his fast disappear-
ing machine, arrest him for allowing Jerry to
escape, refuse to listen to his protests, and drag
him away.
Meanwhile Jerry files through the air at such
a high rate of speed that he soon arrives over
an island inhabited by cannibals, who have all
the modern improvements. The cannibals dis-
cover Jerry, gazing at him through field
glasses, notify their Chief by telephone. Acting
under the Instruction of the Chief, who arrives
upon the scene in his racer, the cannibals flra
at Jerry ; the shot hits his machine and he tails
to earth amid. the wreck of his machine. Crawl-
ing out from under the debris and catching sight
of the cannibals, he faints away. He is carried
near a large kettle and forced to witness a
cannibal dance. Jerr" pleads with the Chief to
let him go and when he will not do sj) Jerry
knocks him into the kettle and dashes off. A
chase takes place and in his mad dash for life
Jerry comes to the Chief's tent. Darting inside
he comes face to face with a beautiful princess,
whom the Chief Is holding captive. She takes
pity on him and hides him in a suit of armor.
The Chief and his followers soon arrive and,
bidding all his men except two go in search of
Jerry, the Chief enters the tent with his two
retainers. While the Chief is questioning the
princess. Jerry reaches out and prods him with
his spear. The Chief angrily accuses one of his
men, who denies it. Jerry then prods the other
man and thus causes a general fight. Taking
advantage of the confusion Jerry escapes with
tile princess. As luck would have It, the Chief's
racer is standing not far from the tent. Knock-
ing the chauffeur insensible, Jerry helps the
princess into the car and urives away just as
the Chief and his men run out of the tent.
Thus we leave Jerfy, with the princess beside
him, racing away to safety.
THE DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE (Feb. 4).—
The cast: Luke Sharpe, a detective (Billy
Armstrong) ; Jiggers, his aide (Tommy Hayes) ;
Wild Bill, who escapes detention (William
Welch) ; John Littleford (Charles Atkins) ;
Evelyn, his daughter (Grace Gibson).
Wild Bill, an inmate of Prof. Nutt's asylum,
weary of confinement, escapes detention by
climbing down the side of the building wall.
His actions, once he has gained freedom, are
unconventional and terrorize the peaceful citi-
zens of the city in which the Nutt institution is
located. Bill reaches the Littleford mansion
and peers through one of the windows. The
contortions of his face as it is pressed against
the glass frightens pretty Evelyn almost Into
hysterics and she calls to her father for help.
Littleford. to protect his daughter against
possible harm, phones to Luke Sharp, the hu-
man bloodhound, and enlists his services to
catch Bill, offering him a reward of $5,000.
Seeing a chance to make money easily and
quickly, Sharpe returns to his rooms and has
Jiggers, his aide, make-up as Bill. He orders
Jiggers to meet him at the Littleford home, to
which he precedes the Impostor. After he has
made his little speecih about catching the terror.
Sharpe goes to the door to bring in Jiggers.
That worthy, however, is late. Bill, the real
quarry, is seen climbing through the window of
the house next door and Sharpe, believing him
to be Jiggers, crosses the lawn and goes after
him. Once face to face with Bill. Sharpe sees
that he has a madman to deal with, and makes
an ineffectual effort to escape.
Meantime Jiggers has arrived and enters the
Littleford home via the window. Making him-
self perfectly at home, he jauntily stalks into
the room where Evelyn is taking a nap. She
awakens at his strokes over her hand, screams
and brings upon the scene her father, who Is
armed with a revolver. Littleford chases Jig-
gers, who rushes from the ronm and hides be-
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on the other side of the areaway, and believing
him to be the man who was in his home but a
moment before, fires away. Sharpe. who is with
Bill, gets most of the effect of the fire.
When the smoke of battle has cleared away
Sharpe pouni-es up-m Bill and succeeds in land-
ing him. He carries the unconscious form to
the door-step of the Littleford home and then
steps in the house alone to tell his client that
his quest is successful. Meanwhile Jiggers
escapes the house and comes face to face with
Bill. The two begin a fight which ends with
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Jiggers being vanquished and left behind in
Bill's place. Sharpe, of course, turns over Jig-
gers as the real madman, collects his money
and is about to depart when a policeman enters
with Bill. The jig Is up. Sharpe's little scheme
is exposed. Littleford takes back his reward
and turns it over to the policeman, while Jig-
gers, followed by Sharpe, exits in sorrow.
of the great event. Sammy completely flattens
out the Turk. Sally is convinced. She marries
Sammy next day.
VOGUE.
BUXGLIXG BILL. BURGLAR (Jan. "27).—
•"Bungling Bill" is discovered asleep in his
dingy quarters. He arises, breakfasts on salted
onions, washes and exercises with a couple ot
empty wine bottles. He then turns to bis
morning paper and notes the arrival at the local
hotel of the Western "Bad Man" who is re-
puted to be carrying a large quantity of gold
nuggets. At the same time the young couple
elope from the girl's home, escaping in an auto-
mobile, hotly pursued bv the girl's irate father
and a policeman, both mounted on motor-
cycles. The couple stop long enough to kidnap
a minister, who is forced to marry them. The
ceremony concluded, the couple release the min-
ister and proceed on their way to a local hotel.
Meanwhile the father and the policeman have
bad a bad spill. The motorcycle refuses to pro-
vide any more locomotion and in desperation
they set out after the couple on a dead run.
The next scene finds the young couple and the
■Bad Man" registering at the same hotel. The
view shifts to the room of the "Bad Man." who
.'iits before a table assorting his nuggets with
the barrel of his huge revolver. The call of a
■•might v thirst" takes possession of him and
with his revolver he fires at the bell, which
rpgisters a strong call for refreshments at the
clerk's desk.
"Bunsrling Bill" has taken time by the fore-
lock and climbed up the fire escape of the hotel,
invading the room of the young married couple
long enough to carry away some rather startling
articles of the bride's trousseau. Then going to
the window of the room of the "Bad Man" he
reaches in for the drinks just deposited by the
bellboy and replaces them with the delectable
articles of apparel. Refreshing himself, he seeks
further adventure. A general mixup follows the
■'Bad Man's" discovery of the In^s of bis drink-^.
Purin"? thp ex'itfra'^nt "Bunaling Bill" enters
the "Bad Man's" room and obtains a large bag
of the nuggets. Returning via fire escape he
enters the married couple's room and secretes
himself in the closet. He disguises himself by
putting on one of Mrs. Newlywed's outfits.
While he is doing so. a general chase and
search is made for the unknown thief. An acci-
dent occurs in the closet and "Bill" catches fire.
In trying to escape he encounters a policeman.
They struggle and fall through two floors to
the hotel lobby on the main floor. Bv clever
dodging "Bill" gains the street, then turns into
an allev eloselv followed by the whole oompanv.
He finally eludes his nursuers. Arriving at his
"residence" he lunches on salted onions and by
raising his left hand high over his head, regis-
ters the time-honored resolution, "Never
again !"
SAMMY VERSUS CUPID (Feb. Hi.— Sammv
can't make Sally, his sweetheart, love' him be-
cause she is athletieallv inclined' and Sammy i^
a little runt whose biceps are not up to hr-r
standard. He is in despair. But learning that
the professor of the local gymnasium is hard
up. he makes him a mysterious proposition, in-
volving the exchange of a roll of bills. Sammy
goes into trainine and in a few weeks has de-
veloped an ast-^nishing amount of muscle. Sallv. \
passing the gym., is surprised to see a laree '
poster announciner the championship match b<^-
tween Sammy, "the wrestlins wi'^ard" and Na-
bisco, "the terrible Turk." Sammy happens to
come out at this minute and be hands Sal'v
complimentary tickets to the bout. The night
FICKLE MADGE (Fob. 6). — A paperhanger,
muL-h in love, arrives at the home of Madge,
his sweetheart, to find another man defending
her from a white rat. He immediately chal-
lenges the intruder to a battle. Art. the other
man. is thrown out of the house and jarred up
against liis own lady love, Alice, who happens
to be passing. Art schemes" to get even by in-
ducing Alice to ijretend to flirt with the paper-
hanger. That evening the latter gentleman
starts out to call on Alice. By mistake he enters
the apartment of a Mr. Mack, a bibulous per-
son, who happens to be out just then, but who
on returning and finding a stranger in the com-
pany of his wife, draws his gun and shoots up
the innocent manipulator of paste and paper.
Meanwhile. Madge has written the paper-
hanger that at last she has father's consent
to marry him. The note falls into the hands of
the vengeful Art who attempts to forestall the
wedding. The pai>erhanger, escaping from Mr.
Mack, is waylaid by his other enemy and di-
vested of his trousers. He manages to reach
safety, however, via a dumbwaiter. Despite his
undignified appearance. Madge receives him with
open arms, and they are married, .the groom's
person draped in a convenient table-cloth.
GAUMONT.
SEE AMERICA FIRST (No. 20— Minneapolis
and St. Paul — Jan. 30). — Minneapolis and St.
Paul, the "Twin-Cities" and "The Gateway of
the Northwest," with their wonderful back-
ground of lakes, hills an^ woody plains, form
the subject of the twentieth half-reel scenic
"See America First." In her personally con-
ducted tour in search of interest-spots in these
two cities, the pretty traveler visits the flour
mills, the University of Minnesota, the State
eapitol, Minnehaha Falls. Lake Minnetonka, and
the old soldiers' home. In an automobile she
takes Mutual spectators for a ride along the
city's marvelous parkway around the chain of
lakes which are connected by channels, and
along the Mississippi river, pointing out to the
snectators the thousand and one beauty spots
to be found in this section of the country.
KEEPING UP WITH THE .TONESES {Jan.
■ JO).— In the second half of the reel. "Pa Mc-
Oinnis" is put through a number of screaming
stunts bv Harry Palmer.
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PATHE NEWS NO. S. 1'. 10 (Jan. 2n).
Ossining, N. Y. — Episcopal ministers visit
Sing Sing and study criticised reforms, guided
by prisoner members of the Mutual Welfare
League. Sub-titles: (1) The convicts, or
rather "inmates," at work in the shoe shop.
(2) Visiting the new cells where sunlight is no
stranger. (3) The Mutual Welfare League ball
team practices during recreation periods. ( 4 )
Th"e warden, George W. Kirchwey. gives his im-
pressions of his new job.
Juarez. Mexico — The bodies of Jose Rodriguez
and Miguel Baca Valles. supposed to have par-
ticipated in the killing of seventeen Americans
■at San Ysabel. are r^ut on public exhibition by
order of General Carranza. Sub-titles: fl)
general Gabriel Garvia. Carranza leader,
watches the departure of troops 0'^'='iatched to
clear up the bandits. (2) Fourteen thousand
Villistas who had surrendered to Carranza
forces, are released and sent to their homes.
{?,) One of the little daughters of the regiment.
Spring Hat Fashions — By courtesy of Rawak.
New York. Sub-titles: 'Tt -* ->arasol set of
awning linen. Jockey shaped hat of delft straw
trimmed with white kid belt. (2) Watteau hat
of horsehair lact intertwined with jet and
trimmed with wreaths of flowers. Wide Alice
blue ribbon tied to form streamers. (3) A
sport hat with alternating rows of porcupine
braid and felt with Jersey silk facing. Chin
strap and bow of Jersey silk. (4) A beach set
of orange milan and striped Jerse" silk. Hat
trimmed with nicKle buttons. (5^ Large droop-
ing brimmed sailor of porcunine braid, crown
and facing of pussy-willow taffeta, (f White
Milan braid hat trimmed with poppies,
Pinehurst, N. C. — Champion marksmen meet
for annual mid-winter handicao shoot. Sub-
titles : (1) Mrs. Harold Almert, Chicago, 111.,
winner of world's women's amateur champion-
ship in 101.^. (2) The Chicago delegation from
the Lincoln Park Traps (left to right). E. G.
Burneister, C. W. Irgang, Mrs. Almert, C. E.
Otter and Hardy Wolfe.
West Hempstead, L. I. — Scaling ten-foot walls
is iiart of the work at the "Canine College."
where uogs are trained to be guardians of the
law. Sub-titles: '1^ Poisoned meat does not
tempt tne college dog when he is guarding a
handbag or any other valuable. (2) Trees are
no haven for crooks when the trained dog is
about. (3) The reward of "attention in class."
Ottawa. 111. (except Chicago). — Houses are
partly submerged an^. residents take to the
boats when the Illinois river overflows and
floods the town. Sub-titles: (1) Dynamite is
used to clear the car tracks of large chunks
of ice.
Chicago, III. (Except CThicago and Washine-
ton copies)— Municipal tobogganing thrills
young Chicagoans when free slides are erected
in the city parks.
Watertown, Mass. (except Boston) — Three
. housand horses gathered from Massachusetts
farms are shipped to French ports for the
Allies.
Winchester. Mass. (excent Washington, Port-
land, Seattle, Los Angeles and Bostonl — The
delights of ice yachting induce many to forsake
their skates and try the faster sport.
Washington, D. C. (Washington only) — Sew-
ing for the destitute Belgians is occupying capi-
tal society under the leadership of Mrs. John A.
Logan.
Washington, D. C. (Washington only) — Boy
Scouts train to aid in flt'hting flames, taking
part in practice drill of local fire department.
New York City (excent Washington) — Society
women champion striking East Side clnqk-
makers in fight for better pay and shorter
hours. Sub-title: (1) Punching picket cards.
New York City (New York Cit only) — Mrs.
Amos Pinchot (right) and Mrs. J. Sergeant
Cram do picket duty in strike of East S"'->
ctoakmakers. Sub-title: (1' Punching picket
cards.
PATHE NEWS. NO. 0 (Jan. 20).
Saltillo. Mexico. — Peon peddlers drive a pre-
carious trade in the market square when the
regular stores are closed by the march of revo-
lution.
New York City. — President Wilson opens na-
tion-wide preparedness campaign with three
stirring speeches during whirlwind tour of this
city. Subtitle: 1 — His new policy of "War Be-
fore Dishonor" invokes a tremendous demon-
-stration.
Tokio. Japan. — Yoshito, the newly-crowned
Emperor, formally opens Parliament with all
the ceremony of state. Subtitle : 1— The sacred
relics of the empire are borne in state from the
palace.
Camado. Queretaro. Mexico. ^ — Carranza and
cabinet banquet with Governor Frederico Montes
and form plans for the capture of bandits ac-
cused of killing Americans. Subtitles: 1— The
"First Chief" addresses the diners. 2 — Jesus
.\(una. C;irranza's Secretary of State.
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Evansville, Ind. — The freight steamer Bowling
Green strikes a submerged rock and founders,
her crew narrowly escaping death.
Uncle Sam's Activities. — How the government
serves the people of the United States. Pic-
tures taken by special sanction of the Federal
departments. Subtitles: 1— The tremendous in-
crease in the circulation of money has rendered
the old method of printing bills obsolete. Previ-
ously each operation was performed by hand.
2 — But now a machine, which goes fhrough all
the processes simultaneously, has been installed
in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 3 — A
marvel of intricacy is the newest type of geo-
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treasury notes. 4 — How many would you like?
Portland, Ore. ( Ex Portland and Seattle) .• —
Coldest weather in twenty-seven years almost
entirely freezes the famous Multnomah Falls.
Dayton. Ohio (Ex B-oston, Chicago, Portland,
Seattle, Los Angeles). — Old Gloom's hammer,
coffined in Syracuse, N. Y. Prosperity Frolic is
sped to its resting place in the Pacific Ocean.
Subtitle: 1 — The nail that Dayton drove.
Boston, Mass. ( Ex Boston) . — The historic
frigate Constitution is falling into decay and
local school children have begun a movement to
save her.
Cincinnati, Ohio {Cincinnati copies only). — ■
Joe Rivers, who recently defeated Richie Mitch-
ell, the Milwaukee lightweight, at the Music
Hall, with his manager and trainer.
Phoenix, Arizona (Ex Boston, Chicago, Los
Angeles). — Towns are entirely marooned, sev-
eral persons are drowned, and enormous damage
is done to property when the Salt River over
flows its banks. Subtitle: 1 — Bags of cement
are placed in a vain effort to stem the tide of
destruction.
Atlanta, Ga. (Atlanta only). — Al Jennings,
ex-bandid, arrives to "revive" Atlanta and is
greeted by Dr. J. L. White, pastor of the Baptist
Tabernacle.
Lake Placid. N. Y. — Ice sailing, skiing and
motor sledding thrill Snowshoe Club pilgrims
from Syracuse in winter sport carnival here.
Subtitles: 1 — The motor cycle sled can speed
at eighty miles an hour. 2 (For Chicago and
Boston only) — Eddie Collins, of the Chicago
White Sox, and Herbert Pennock, of the Boston
Red Sox, are pilgrims.
LUKE, THE CANDY CUT-UP (Phunphilm
Jan. 31). — Lonesome Luke. Jack of all Trades,
master of none, is now practically the confec-
tioner's art. As a maker of pastry, cream
puffs, taffy and other dainties, Luke is without
a peer. As the star employe, Luke goes to spend
a part of his lunch hour on the shaded park
walks and to prance on the lawn. He scrapes
up a "swatting" acquaintance with a chap and
steals his watch and fob. Just his luck, the
fellow comes to the candy emporium at which
he is pmployed and when Luke comes from his
stand before the ovens to mix a cherry-flip for
a fascinating Miss, the fellow "soots" the fob
and goes to hail an officer. He and the officer
get mixed up in the door and the angry bluecoat
gives vent to his pent up wrath, occasioned by
some other unfortunate incident, bv swatting
the victim. The happenings in the emporium
are truly indescribable; they are fast and fu-
rious, Luke and his co-workers in sweetness
successfully routing the enemy.
MOVEMENTS THE EYE MISSES (Photo-
color, Jan. 31). — The eye of the average person
fails to note many interesting events. What
perhaps seems totally uninteresting to the aver-
age observer is in reality posessed of a marked
degree of interest.
Taking for examole the muscular action of
the human. People walking, climbing, vault-
ing, running and engaged in other physical ac-
tivities are not unusual sights, but the average
eye is not trained to note the interesting move-
ments in detail. Pathe's "Ultra-Rapid" camera
has analyzed the movements of many animate
objects and living things, a few of which are
given in their colored educational subject
called "Movements the Eye Misses."
GLIMPSES OF JAVA (Globe, On same Reel
as Foregoing).— The area of Holland's colonial
possessions is several times that of the mother
country. Richest of these colonies is Java, an
island in the Indian Ocean, famous for over
three centuries for its coffee and spices. The
natives are Malays, who live in bamboo huts
and a majority live a most primitive life. Buit-
enzorg is a city in the mountain district. The
world famous botanical gardens located here
were laid out in 181S. and contain examples of
all the wonderful vegetation of Java All con-
struction work requiring any skill is super-
vised by Dutch engineers. Many other scenes
are shown in an excellent Pathe scenic called
"Glimpses of Java."
NEW YORK( Gold Rooster Play— Five Parts
—Feb. 4). — The story concerns itself with Oliver
King, a patrician who becomes Interested in a
chorus girl who "works" him. Learning her
true character, he gives her up, but Is there-
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dies. King raises the child, a boy, but refuses
to acknowledges his parenthood. He marries a
girl who knows nothing of this incident. Wen-
dell, the boy, now a young man, is expelled from
college and takes up his residence at the former
home of King's wife. He is visited by Mrs. King,
and in a maudlin drunken state attacks her. In
the struggle she kills him. The coroner finds a
verdict of suicide. Next day, Mrs. King con-
fesses to her husband. Thinking the murdered
boy his, he turns from her. The chorus girl's
mother comes to collect her "hush" money, and
when King refuses, she tells him that the boy
was not his own, and threatens to tell the world
of his ridiculous position. Her story, however,
has just the opposite effect. King is glad the
boy was not his son. He goes to his wife, who
has become a mother, and a touching reconcilia-
tion follows.
THE RED CIRCLE— NO. 8 (Peace at Any
Price — Balboa — Two Parts — Feb. 5). — Stealing a
monkey from a particularly abusive organ grind-
er, Jane Travis sends a telegram to Detective
Lamar, who is in the city, telling him that a
circle branded girl has perpetrated the crime.
On the beach she meets newlywedded friends
quarreling over a hat which the woman is wear-
ing. When an opportunity presents itself, she
steals and buries the hat in the sand, thereby
quelling the argument. That evening Lamar
calls to return a stolen necklace and almost be-
trays his love for her.
"Smiling" Sam, a fugitive from justice "blows"
into town at the end of his freight car journey
and is "spotted" by an officer. Lamar return-
ing home sees the man with the officer in pur-
suit and joins in the chase. He overtakes Eagan
at the summit of a towering cliff where they
stand facing each other preparatory to a tre-
mendous struggle.
The next chapter will be called "Dodging the
Laws." Watch for it!
Miscellaneous Feature Film
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SOULS IN BONDAGE (Lubin— Five Parts-
Jan. 31). — The cast: Rose Brenner (Nance
O'Neil) : Rita Brenner (Ida Stanhope) ; Julian
Forbes (William Corbett) ; Mrs. Forbes (Mrs.
Stuart) ; Mrs. Coombes (Mrs. Carr) ; Mr. Bren-
ner (Bernard Seigel). Written by Daniel Carson
Goodman. Directed by Edgar Lewis.
Rosa and Rita Brenner, the daughter of Mr.
Brenner, are sisters of directly opposite tem-
peraments. Rosa, the eldest, is quiet, home-
loving and industrious ; Rita is impulsive, head-
strong, and prefers to be anywhere but at home.
One day Rita leaves her family and goes to
the city, saying that she prefers to work and
support herself, but the real reason is that she
prefers the gay life of the cafes and dansants
to the quiet humdrum of the country.
Rita writes to her sister Rosa, and tells her
that she is in a serious condition. Rosa answers
at once and promises to be on hand when the
important event takes place some time later.
Rosa goes to her sister and Rita upon her re-
covery again plunges into the gaiety of the cafe
life. Upon learning Rosa has written her father
that she is bringing Rita home with her, Rita
leaves the city, and forces Rosa to take care of
the child. Rosa returns to her home, taking
Rita's child with her, and leaves the child In
the care of a neighbor saying that she has adopted
it unbeknown to her parents, and asks that the
facts be kept a secret.
Mrs. Coombes. Rosa's aunt, is housekeeper at
the Brenner home, she becomes suspicious of
Rosa's actions, and as Rosa goes to visit the
child one day, Mrs. Coombes follows her and
through the window of the neighbor's house,
sees Rosa rocking the child. She at once accuses
Rosa of being the child's mother, and Rosa does
not deny the accusation. Mrs. Coombes then
tells Rosa's father what she has seen. Brenner
rages and asks Rosa if what he has heard Is
true. Rosa refuses to answer, and her father
turns her out of the house. Taking the child
with her, Rosa returns to the city to the house
where the child was born, but finds that Kita
has left for parts unknown.
Rosa gets a position as companion to a lady
of wealth, whose son eventually falls In love
with Rosa, and later marries her. Shortly
after their marriage, Rosa's husband tires of
her, and seeks amusement in the night life of
the city. Rosa follows her husband on one of
his night revels, and in a cafe, Rosa comes face
to face with her sister Rita. The following day
Rosa leaves the child at Rita's apartment, and
thoroughly sick at heart of the world and every-
one in it. goes out to devote her life to the
cause of charity.
THE WRITING ON THE WALL (Vitagraph
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(Robert Gaillard) ; Barbara, his wife (Virginia
Pearson) ; Muriel. Payne's wife (Naomi Clhll-
ders) ; Payne (Charles Wellesley) ; Harry Law-
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ons) ; Meta Delatour. adventuress (Josephine
Earle). Produced by Tefft Johnson. Picturized
by Marguerite Bertsch. __
Irving Lawrence, prominent and wealthy, owns
a large number of tenements in the poor sec-
tion of the city which are among" the city's
juost objectionable dwelling places. His wife,
Itarbara, and his brother. Schuyler,, are inter-
ested in soL-ial uplift, but are unable to secure
Irving's co-operation lor the betterment of con-
<iitions. Irving's disregard for others and his
blind selfishness are also displayed in his daily
life and affairs with other women. When Payne,
llarbara's brother, arrives with his bride. Muriel,
it evolves, after a painful meeting, that Muriel
is one of the victims of Irving's disregard for
•others, in the past.
Realizing Muriel will keep the past a secret
from her adoring husband, at all costs, Irving
torments the girl unmercifully. Barbara, mean-
while, has learned that her husband's mode of
living is not all it should be. and. misunder-
standing a situation between Irving and Muriel,
openly accuses them. Then the truth comes out
and Muriel proves her innocence in the past.
Irving, enraged, trumps up a countercharge of
scandal between Barbara and Schuyler.
An estrangement at once follows between all
concerned. At this time a terrible fire breaks
out in Irving's tenements, in which Barbara
is holding a parly for the slum children, which
little Harry is attending. All rush to the scene,
and in his mad attempt to rescue Harry Irving
needlessly sacrifices his life, for the boy had
already been carried out in safety. His death
is a just atonement for the lives lost when his
rusty old fireescapes crumpled up under the
weight of the mad rush of tenants and crashed
to the ground. Barbara effects a reunion be-
tween Payne and Muriel, and a brighter future
seems in store for herself and Schuyler.
KLEINE-EDISON FEATURE
THE MARTYRDOM OF PHILLIP STROXO
(Edison— Five Farts— Feb.. D). — The cast-: Phil-
lip Strong (Robert Connessl ; Sarah Strong, his
wife (Mabel Trunnelle) ; Irma Strong, their
child (Janet Dawleyl ; Brother Man (Bigelow
Cooper) ; Mrs. Alden. Sarah Strong's mother
(Helen Strickland) ; William Winter. Sarah
Strong's uncle (Frank Lyons) ; Dunn, a saloon-
keeper (William Wadsworth); Hikes, a derelict
(Herbert Prior) ; May Hikes, his daughter (Olive
Wright I ; Loreen, a consumptive derelict (Edith
Wright) ; Hooks, a saloon bouncer (Brad Sutton).
"Man. you are a living lie." Thus is Phillip
Strong, the rising young pastor of a fashionable
Calvary Church, addressed by Brother Man (syin-
bolizing the Spirit of Christ on earth). Sur-
rounded by luxury, lionized by a wealthy con-
gregation. Phillip Strong suddenly realizes the
force of these words. He has been preaching
the doctrines of Christ, but his work has been
the work of bare words only. To prove the truth
of what he says. Brother Man leads Phillip to
the slums, and shows him the misery and squalor
of a world which he has never known. The
starving women and children, the kitchens of
Hell where whiskey ruins the lives of men, im-
presses Phillip deeply. He sees his real mis-
sion in life. He must help the downtrodden.
Sarah. Phillip's wife, wrapped in her social
ambition, is horrified when Phillip announces
his determination. She refuses to permit her
little daughter. Irma, to play with an orphaned
child of the slums, whom Phillip has brought
home to shelter. She pleads with Phillip to
give up his new work. It means ruin and social
ostracism. She scolds and bursts into a rage of
fury — -but PTiillip is firm. Goaded on by her
mother, who pictures the disgrace of Phillip's
close association with the slums, Sarah leaves
the home, taking Irma with her.
Time finds Phillip living in the slums, im-
uiersed in his work. Fighting the battle of the
downtrodden, he arouses the hate of powerful
forces. The rich of his congregation, owning
the properties which house saloons, and the
orwners of these saloons, combine to bring
about his down fall. Undaunted by threats of
personal harm, he wages his war. Cheered by
Brother Man in the moments when things seem
most hopeless, he fights his battle with new
energy. His friends gone, his little daughter
dead, the wife whom he loves opposing him, he
fights on.
Scenting an opportunity to discredit him, the
interests cause Sarah to believe that Loreen, a
consumptive derelict, whom he has redeemed
and sheltered in his home, is his mistress. The
story is disproved and Sarah relents — but too
late. The body bearing the spirit of Phillip,
is not equal to the task. Wrecked by worry and
ill-health, he gives up his life and his soul
passes to the One Whose work he has been
doing, and like Whom he has been crucified.
EQUITABLE.
LOVE'S CROSS ROADS (Triumph— Five
Parts — Jan. 81). — The cast: Inez Valenti (Marie
Empress); Elsa Montford (Marian Swayne) ;
Grant Thorne (William Huntington) ; Hugh
In Memory of
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Thanhouser Film Corp.
Who departed this life
February 12, 191S
Mourned by His Mother
Mme. A. GAGNE.
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Montford (Paul Irving) ; Judge Montford
(Thomas Tracy) ; Barry King (Regan Hugh-
ston). Directed by J. A. Golden.
Inez Valenti is the niece of Crant Thome,
who runs a gambling house.' She acts as a lure
for her uncle's den. Barry King becomes in-
fatuated with her, and this gives her a vio-
lent aversion to the life she has been living
"behind closed doors."
Elsa Montford, daughter of the Judge, is
saddened by King's attentions to Inez. Thorne
also becomes jealous of King. They fight in
the gambling house ; Thorne is shot, and King
throwing the pistol away, runs, but is caught.
Elsa has seen the affair and tells her father
who takes her to the police station, where she
identifies Barry among the other prisoners.
Inez is in despair when she learns that there
was a witness to the affair whom the State has
in charge, and refuses to leave the city while he
is in danger. She sends for Elsa, and tries to
bribe her to keep silent, but on refusal offers
her a glass of wine which has been drugged,
but Elsa breaks the glass and escapes.
Inez tries to get Barry to jump his bail, but
Elsa pleads with him to stay and fight it out.
He agrees and writes to Inez telling her he loves
Elsa. Inez, in despair, writes out a full con-
fession of her life, and declares that she and
not Barry liilled Thorne, Barry having kept
silent as to having taken the pistol from her
in order to avoid incriminating her. Elsa reads
the confession. When she has finished she
phones to the district attorney and together they
go to Inez's room where they find her a suicide.
PARAMOUNT.
THE SPIDER (Famous Players— Five Parts-
Jan. 27). — The cast: Valerie St. Cvr and Joan
Marche (Pauline Frederick; : Julian St. Saens
(Thomas Holding*; Count Du Poissy (Frank
Losee).
Valerie St. Cyr is the beauty who ran away
with Count Du Poissy, leaving her baby daugh-
ter and her impoverished husband to shift for
themselves. When the -ittle girl. Joan, matures,
she becomes engaged to Julian St. Saens. a
puritanical young artist who, never suspecting
the relation of Valerie to his fiancee, refuses to
paint the former's portrait because she does not
come up to his moral standards. Piqued at the
artist's snub, and equally ignorar.t of Joan's
identity, Valerie contrives to become his model
by pretending to be penniless. She falls in love
with Julian but when he repulses her, she seeks
vengeance for the insult.
The Count has taken a fancy to Joan and they
plan to abduct the girl. The Count takes her
to one of his private haunts but when she
realizes her danger, Joan stabs him and escapes.
Fatally woundid, the Count summons the police.
Meanwhile Valerie has learned that Joan, the
girl whom she has just been instrumental in
handing over to the Count, is her own daughter.
Rushing to the Count's rendezvous she finds him
dj'iug and as the gendarmes entcT slie uecides
to make final reparation to her daughter by
declaring herself guilty of the crime.
Convicted by her own statements, Valerie
goes to her death with an expression of almost
heavenly contentment upon her laue. happy in
the belief that she has made atonement for her
early desertion of the helpless infant.
PUDD'NHEAD WILSON fLasky— Five Parts
— Jan. 31 ) .—The cast : Pudd'nhead Wilson
(Theodore Roberts); Tom DriscoU (Alan Hale);
Chambers, his Quadroon Slave (Thomas
Meighan) ; Roxy, his Mulatto Nurse (Jane
Wolff) ; Rowena Cooper, from "Up North"
(Florence Dagraar) ; Judge Driscoil (Ernest
Joy) ; Mrs. Driscoll (Gertrude Kellar).
Lawyer Wilson, a young man. comes to a
small Missouri town to practice. On his first
dav in town, angered at a dog snapping at his
heels, he remarks, "I wish I ownea half of
that dog. If I did, I would kill my half." The
subtlety of this remark passed over the heads
of the townspeople as they couldn't figure out
what would become of the other half of the dog.
if Wilson killed his half. This remark, his
eccentric speech and his habit of securing
thumb-prints from everyone with whom "he came
in contact, induced one of the town wits to call
him "Pudd'nhead." This nickname blighted his
career as a lawyer, but he managed to eke out
a fairly good existence.
Witl;i his small glass slips, he secures, among
others, the thumb-prints of Tim Driscoll, age
six months, and at the same time, the prints of
CTiambers. the six and a half months old baby
of Roxy. the mulatto slave owned bv the Dris-
coll family. These babies have the same fath'^r
and look much alike. Roxy. angered at the
head of the Driscoll house, changes the babies
and passes off her child as the heir to the
Driscoll fortune and makes the riglitful heir the
son of the slave.
Twenty years later the false Tom Driscoll re-
turns from college, accompanied by Chambers,
his negro valet, who. in reality, is the real Tom.
His father having left him bankrupt and bei-ag
unable to obtain money from his uncle, Tom
sells his real mother as a slave and later, when
caught trying to rob the cash box, murders his
uncle.
Tom falls in love with the beautiful Rowena
Cooper, who has come down from "up North"
for a visit with the Driscolls. "Pudd'nhead
Wilson" also takes an interest in the fair
Yankee girl, but she becomes interested in the
slave, Chambers. After murdering his uncle
and jealous of Rowena's attention to Chambers,
Tom tries to fix the crime on him and Chambers
is about to be lynched by the indignant whites
when "Pudd'nhead" announces that he is the
slave's attorney and insists upon a trial.
Until the night before the trial, Wilson is
unable to find any clue as to the identity of the
murderer. With but a few hours to spare, he
suddenlv discovers that there is a tangle in the
finger-print records of the two men. In the
courtroom all evidence points toward Chambers'
guilt. Suddenly, in spite of the laughter,
"Pudd'nhead" advances his queer finger-print
theories and convinces the jury that they are
undeniable. He forces Roxy to confess that she
changed the children in their cradle and that
Chambers is the real heir to the Driscoll for-
tune and white, while Tom is in reality the
slave. While Chambers goes to tell Rowena of
his love, Tom is led away to jail.
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THE RULING PASSION (Five Parts— Jan.
.■^0). — The 'story of this picture tells in brief of
the adventures of Claire, born in the London
slums, who upon the death of her mother, goes
to India to live with her aunt. Here she meets
Harvey Walcott. aide de camp to the governor
or an Indian province, and they are attracted
to each other. Their married life is a happy
one until Claire's beauty attracts Prince Ram
Singh, Rajah of Mawar. the prince is possessed
of the power of hypnotism and when he finds
that Claire will pay no heed to his advances,
exerts his unusual powers to make her do his
bidding. Under the influence of the prince,
Claire seemingly erjcourages his advances until
her husband casts feer oiT.
She becomes an inmate of Ram Singh's
harem, but because of his brutalitv puts into
execution a plan of escape. She takes up her
abode in the hut of a dancing girl, where her
baby is born. Discovering there is a nlan afoot
to sell ber child, she darkens her face to re-
semble a native and takes flight. With her baby
she arrives at the home of Walcott's sister,
where she is recognized, taken in and cared
for. When she asks for her husband, she is
told that he has been killed in an engagement
with the followers of the prince who incited
them to revolt against the British. Realization
of the sin she has committed overcomes her and
she falls back dead.
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CALIFORNIA — Little suburban farms for
sale. Suitable for poultry, fruit and garden.
Easy payments. Write E. R. Waite, Shawnee,
Okla.
WILL GIVE— Half Interest In the Central
Theater, Atlantic City, N. J., for $500 and
management to run same.
THEATERS WANTED.
CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE — I am a practical,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards of
one million dollars' worth annually, sales, ex-
changes and leases. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
ture Broker, Established 1896. Offlcss, 578-80
Blllcott Sq., Buffalo, .N. T.
MOVIE — In California, must bear full Inves-
tigation. State full particulars. 0. P., care
M. P. World, Chicago, 111.
MOVIE — That will stand rigid investigation.
Near Chicago. Particulars. S. H., care M. P.
World, Chicago. III.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE OR LEASE — A theater, latest
equipment ; practically a new house, 1,000 seats,
stage 65 x 35, playing combinations and photo-
plays ; city of 25,000. Long and favorable
lease, or outright sale of business and equip-
ment. A profitable business, partnership dis-
agreement reason for house being on the market.
Address S., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
FOR SALE— Modern fully equipped picture
theater, seats 560 — city 40.000. Fireproof build-
ing, recently built. Fine opportunity for right
party. Selling account sickness. Address Star
Theater, 351 Spaulding St., Elmira, N. Y.
MpvIE — In town of 15,000, New York state.
Running seven days and seven nights week. 300
leather upholstered chairs ; 10c. admission : ex-
haust fans : piano. Weekly expense less than
$100. Receipts for past 20 weeks about $187.
Two Edison machines motor driven ; cheap rent,
good lease. No previous experience necessary,
we will teach you free. Price complete $4,500
cash only. Lewis, 580 Elllcott Square, Buffalo,
N. Y.
FOR SALE— Vaudeville, picture theater fully
equipped, will stand investigation. Located
western Ohio town 15,000, only one of kind in
city. Reason for selling, leaving city. "A
Bargain," care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Picture house, 275 seats, can be
enlarged. First-class equipment. Address Box
D, Rantoul, 111.
MOVIE— City of 7,000 in state of Pennsyl-
vania. Capacity about 300. Weekly expenses
about $123 ; receipts $17j-$200. Five and ten
cents admission. Wurlitzer motion picture Or-
chestra style R. Running six days week 2-11
P. M. Two 6A Power's machines, motor
driven ; completely equipped, price $7,500. Lewis,
580 Elllcott Square. Buffalo, N. Y.
MOVIE — Seating capacity nearly 1,100. Ad-
mission five-ten-fifteen cents, box seats twenty-
five cents. Three piece orchestra, large stage,
red brick fireproof building, most handsome
looking show house in Builalo. Price including
real estate and equipment $67,500. About .$20,-
000 will swing the deal. Lewis, 580 Elllcott
Square, Buffalo, N. Y.
FIREPROOF -MOVIE— Owego, N. Y. Seating
and standing capacity nearly 1,100. Ten cents
admission, large stage, eight dressing rooms.
Running six days week : beautiful entrance ;
present owner conducted this house successfully
for seven years. Positively worth .$,30,000 ; price
$23,0110. Terms. Lewis, 5S0 Elllcott Square,
Buffalo, N. Y.
MOVIE — Auburn, N. Y. Seating capacity 1,-
200. Running six days week, five cents admis-
sion, piano, latest machines. Weekly expenses
including rent $237 ; receipts $475-$600 week.
Completely furnished: price $12,000: $5,000
down. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y.
MOVIE — Prosperous city in New York State.
Seating capacity 1,500, five cents admission,
running six days week from 2-11 P. M. Fans,
piano, machines, steam heat. Weekly expenses
including rent $270; receipts $450-$600 week.
Price complete as it stands .$8,500, half cash.
Lewis, 580 Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y.
FOR S.\LE — One of the best paying theaters
in Toledo. Located uptown, reasonable rent,
good term lease. This theater has always made
money, will bear closest investigating. Ad-
dress Lock Box 538, Central Station. Toledo
Ohio.
EQUIPMENT WANTED.
SIX Oscillating Fans, 110 volts, sixty cycles.
Must be cheap. Federlcks, 3533 No. Thirteenth
St., Phlla., Pa.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
LARGE STOCK of used moving picture ma-
chines— all kinds — also opera and folding chairs
at about half regular price; all goods guaran-
teed In flrst-class condition, shipped subject (o
Inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 509
Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo.
FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quan-
tity, new and second-hand for moving picture
theaters, furnished at short notice. Specializing
Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, 308 Lacka-
wanna Ave., Scranton, Pa.
"AMBERLUX" Lens filters protect your pa-
trons from eyestrain. Price $3.50. W. D.
Warner, Columbus, Ohio.
3,000 Opera chairs, steel and cast standards,
from sheriff sales, factory close outs, etc. ; from
fifty cents up. I can save you half. J. P. Red-
ington. Scranton. Pa.
FOUR — Power's 6a. never used, complete
$240. Three No. 6 overhauled. In flrst-class
shape $125. One No. 5 all complete $50. J. P.
Redington. Scranton, Pa.
FOR SALE — Power's 6a complete, one at
$175. one at $165 and one at $160. Rebuilt and
as* good as new ; condition guaranteed. Motto-
graph 1912, $100. inin. $75. Edison Exhibition
Model $60. $65 and $75. Power's 5, $75. All
complete and ready for the reels. Write us for
particulars. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So.
Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.
ORDER "Amberlux" lens filters today.
750 Mahogany veneer opera chairs like new,
one style, R5c. Senate Wheel Co., Corning, N. Y.
POWER'S 5 — In A-1 condition. Complete
with lenses, carrying case and shipping trunk.
Worth easily $100. $."0 spot cash first comer.
L. F. G., care M. P. World. N. Y. City.
OPERA AND FOLDING CHAIRS— 3.W. locat-
ed southern factory, brand new, 90c. 400 maple
folding, 35c. 1.000 slightly used opera, 60c up.
Write for catalogue with direct factory prices
on new chairs. Atlas Seating Co., 10 E. 43rd
St.. New York City.
FOR SALE — Slightly used Simplex projectors,
guaranteed perfect and good as new at reason-
able prices. Second hand Motiograph in good
condition, cheap. Room 206, 14S2 Broadway,
N. Y. City.
FOR SALE— Rebuilt machines. Motiograph,
Wns, $60. Edisnn Exhibition. .$65. Power's 6,
$115. Power's n. $75. Motiograph, 1911, $125.
A-1 condition guaranteed : many others. Write
for catalogue and list. Amusement Supply Co.,
160H North Fifth Ave., Chicago, 111.
CAMERAS WANTED.
HAVE moving picture machine. Dims and cal-
cium gas making outfits to exchange for moving
piL-ture camera. Address Camera, care Feature
Film Co., 27 E. 7th St., St. Paul, Minn.
RELIABLE CAMERA wanted in trade for a
jusi like-new motorcycle worth $275. Tires have
never been on the pavement yet. Prefer Uni-
versal Camera. Write W. B., care M. P. World,
N. Y. City.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No. 4 Pittman Prof, oamcra
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic tak*-
up, both directions. 400 ft magazine. Ths moat
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed apoK
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send tor
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements In all makes of cameras. R. W.
Pittman Co., 394 Canal St., New York City.
Phone 5961 Franklin.
ANGELUS CAMERA— Reliable professional
outfit, four magazines, 40D foot capacity, Carl
Zeiss 2" F.3.5-lens, carrying case, professional
field tripod, all like new, cost nearly six hun-
dred dollars, snap for three hundred and twen-
ty-five dollars. L. Jones, 331 South Kickapoo
St., Lincoln, III.
FILMS WANTED.
WANTED — Single reels, doubles, three, four
and five-reel features. Must be In first-class
condition, with or without posters, for export.
Federal Feature Film Co., 119 East 23d St.,
N. Y. City.
FILMS FOR SALE, OR RENT.
100 SINGLES AND DOUBLES, American
make, 12 posters with each reel. Shipped prliM-
lege screen examination. Federal, 119 Bast 23d
St.. N. Y. City.
MULTIPLE REEL features for sale; also
some one and double reel Chaplin comedies.
Will sell, trade or buy films. P. J. Hall, 315
Gloyd Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.
A FILM EXCIl.ANGE having Several hundred
reels of film, consisting of singles, doubles and
three reelers with plenty of posters for each
subject. Will sub-rent same to other exchanges
on a flfty-flfty basis. Only those In position
to furnish surety bond need answer. Answer S.
F., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
OVER SEAS BUYERS should communicate
with me: second-hand American pictures at Eu-
ropean prices. Donald Campbell, 145 West 45th
St.. N. y. City.
100 REELS Krlterion film with paper ; .50 fea-
tures ; 10 reels Keystone, 10 Chaplins ; all or
part. Bargain, act quick. Address J. B. C,
care M. P. World, New York City.
FOR S.\LE — One hundred high class and sen-
sational 3. 4, 5-reeI features with full supply
of mounted and unmounted posters, photos,
heralds, slides, etc. Special bargain — Chaplain
Review, 5 reels, and new war pictures. Address
M. H. Kohn, 116 Golden Gate Ave., San Fran-
cisco, Cal.
FOR SALE— Chaplins, $25; Cleopatra, 6 reels.
$60. Battle of Waterloo, $.')0. Single reels,
$2.50 up. Write for list. Wichita Film & Sup-
ply Co., Wichita, Kansas.
FILM FOR SALE — Entire film exchange for
sale ; about 200 reels, with plenty paper, all
American made subjects, one to six reels ; low
price to cash buyer. M. O. N., care M. P.
World, N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Five hundred reels, one, two,
three, four and five reelers with plenty of paper.
In good condition. K., care M. P. World. N. Y.
City.
FOR SALE — Three reel features with origin-
al lobby display at $25 per feature: Tiger Lily,
Pit and Pendulum, Cycler's Last Lap, Dawn of
To-morrow. In Touch With Death, Those That
Live in Glass Houses. The Trap, Desert's Sting,
Elsie Venner. Hole in the Wall, Zigomar, Pal-
ace of Flames. Tracked by JVireless, At the
Risk of Her Life, Devil Within and Harper
Mystery. S. Baldwin. 314 Mailers Bldg., Chi-
cago, 111.
FOR SALE — Ten thousand feet of scenlcs,
fine condition, interesting subjects, six cents a
foot. E. F. Stace, 1006 South Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, III.
3 AND 4 reel features in excellent condition
with posters, also single and two reelers with
posters. Great bargains. Weinberg's Features,
145 West 4oth St., N. Y. City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ENTER— "Amberlux"— Exit eyestrain.
SCENARIO WRITERS— Every moving picture
director prefers scenarios written by the "Asca-
lon Loose Leaf System," send one dollar and
fifty cents for the outfit complete, and get your
o,, ..ori = T...nt .1 '... the film companies. As-
calon Loose Leaf Scenario System, 542 Moore
Bldg.. San Antonio. Tex.
"NEARGRAVURE" — Printer letterheads (fac-
simile embossingl. 100. $1..50: 500, $3.75, cash,
postpaid. Solliday's, Lock Box 9, Knox, Ind.
1032
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
■-■— i^i T >^T T^ F V ....i.^..
TO CONTENTS
Advertising for Exliibitors !)4l
Among the Picture Theaters UOj
Arrested for Open Sunday Show in Lafay-
ette, Ind !>!).")
At Leading Picture Theaters 9:^1
Australian Notes 9;J0
"Ballet ffirl, The" (World Film) 070
Big Legit House Turns 1000
Brady, Edward J IKJ.'l
British Notes WiO
Calendar of Daily Program Releases, .1002, KXH
Can Run "Country Store" flSIl
Censor Inconsistencies 1>9S
Chicago News Letter 95o
Children Are to Have Their Day 952
Comments on the Films 977
Conference No Avail 99!l
"Crime of Circumstance, The" (Knicker-
bocker) 970
Criticising the Critic 922
"D'Artagnan" (Kay Bee) 97M
De Carlton, George 935
Detroit License Fees 992
"Drifter, The" (Gaumont" 970
Drinking Cup and Towel 989
Exhibitor's Point of View, The 933
•
Facts and Comments 921
"Family Programs" 990
"Fatty and Mabel Adrift" (Keystone) 973
Field for Real Educational Pictures 962
Fifteen Reels of Vitagraph 9.">5
Fight Film Appeal Lost 986
Film on Sanitary Dairying Methods 9G4
Fine Picture House by Summer Lake 986
Four Famous Players in March 930
George, Maude 96S
German Trade Notes 937
Grand Avenue Houses 997
Gregory, Mildred, With Gaumont 9(JS
"Ham Takes a C'hance" (Kalem) 976
Hare, F. Lumsden 940
"Hazel Kirke" (Pathe) 970
"He Did and He Didn't" (Keystone) 973
"His Picture in the Papers" (Fine Arts)... 973
Jack Tars March to See Picture 99S
Kalem Series Has New Name 936
Kansas Bars "Nation" Film 996
Kansas Educator Now Wants to Censor
Music 996
Kellette, John William 969
Lasky Releases for March 955
Lesser in New York 932
List of Current Film Release Dates. . .1034,
1036, 1038
"Love's Crossed Trail" (Equitable) 970
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 980
Many Sorts of Bluebirds 964
McLeod, Elsie, With Vim 937
McRae, Bruce 960
Metro Opposed to Censorship 961
Milwaukee Picture Ball Coming 993
More Censorship Fines in Pennsylvania... 988
Motion Picture Educator 939
Motion Picture Exhibitor, The 933
Motion Picture Men Greet President 923
Motion Picture Photography 950
Music for the Picture 951
Newark Exhibitors Organize 933
New Kalem Comedies 934
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity 956
New York Exhibitors Remember the First
of March 933
"Night Out. A" (Vitagraph) 97.5
No Permit in Lancaster, Pa 988
Norden, Virginia, Now with Vitagraph 963
Notes of the Trade 983
Observations by Man About Town 938
Photoplaywright, The 944
Picture Theaters Projected 9S4
Producing Forces Getting Together 964
Projection Department 945
-., ^aaijiaign Against Federal Censor-
ship 991
"RagamufBn, The" (Lasky) 975
RevKws of Current Productions 970
Sam Bullock Offers a Resolution 990
"Secret Love" (Bluebird! 974
Selznick Forms New Company 931
'Should a Baby Die?" (Hanover) 075
"Souls in Bondage" (Lubin) 971
"Sphinx, The" (Red Feather) 974
"Spider. The" (Famous Players) S74
Spokes from the Hub 967
istories of the Films 1006
Suratt Case Again, The 030
"Thou Shalt Not Covet" (Selig) 972
fo Aid Crippled Children 952
Triangle February Releases 961
ew Home 035
Triangle Program 973
"Upstart, The" (Rolfe-Metro) 971
V-L-S-E Men Active 935
Want Better Censorship 985
"White Rosette, The" (American) 973
Win Suit Over Poor Service 992
World Film Reorganizes 931
TO ADVERTISERS
CARBONS AND CARBON ACCESSORIES.
Jones & Canimack 1040
Kiewert, Chas, L 1041
Reisinger, Hugo 1043
Speer Carbon Co 1042
CHAIR AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 104."»
Andrews, A. H., Co lol.")
Dupont Pabrikoid Co 1<|'-"|
Steel Furniture Co 104."i
ELECTRICAL <6 MECHAMCAL EQUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co 1044
Calehuff Supply Co IIHI
Duhem Motion Picture Co 104(1
Erker Bros 1040, 1044
Feaster Corp 1044
Foos Gas Engine Co 10411
Fort Wayne Electric Works lo.'i::
Fulton, E. E 1017
General Electric Co 1017
Hallberg, J. H lOlS
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co lOlli
Hommel, Ludwig & Co 1012
Kleine Optical Co 102,S
Lears Theater Supply Co 101.")
Lucas Theater Supply Co 1042
Northwestern Motion Picture Equip. Co.... 101 3
Picture Theater Equip. Co lO.'iO
Porter, B. F 1040
Preddcy, W. G lolo
Stern Mfg. Co 11U,-|
Strelinger. Chas. A 1016
Swaab, Lewis M 1040
Typhoon Fan Co 1028
Universal Motor Co 1044
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co 1012
FILM EXCHANGES.
Bradenburgh, G. W 1014
Central Film Co 1017
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 1014
LENS MANUFACTURERS.
Bausch & Lomb Optical Co 1027
MANUFACTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
TURES.
American Commercial Film Co 1040
American Film Co., Inc Rn4-!l.'>
Biograph Co 1002, 1003
Bluebird Photoplays, Inc 887-,S!l
Buffalo Times M. P. Syndicate 1010, 1011
California Motion Picture Co 890-91
Clara Kimball Young Film Corp lOO.'!
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 871, S83-.S4
Equitable Motion Picture Corp ,886
Famous Players Film Co 878-79
Gaumont Co 900
Hearst-Vitagraph 911
Kalem Co 918-20
Kleine, George 901
Knickerbocker Star Features 903
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co .SSO-Sl
Lubin Mfg. Co 910, 1047
Metro Pictures Corp Colored Insert
Mittenthal Film Co 1026
Mutual Film Corp 89'2-93
Paramount Pictures Corp 876-77
Pathe Exchange, Inc 904-09
Rolin Film Co 1023
Selig Polyscope Co 1021
Signal Film Corp 890-97
Sterling Camera & Film Co 1045
Th.inhouser Film Corp : 870.899
Triangle Film Corp 1008-09
Universal Film Mfg. Co 872-75, 1001
Vim Comedies 902
Vitagraph Co. of America 912-17
V-L-S-E, Inc Colored Insert
Vogue. Films, Inc .• 89S
War Film Syndicate 1023
World Film Corp 885
MISCELLANEOUS.
American Film Laboratories, Inc 102.'»
Automatic Ticket Selling & C. R. Co 1021
Active M. P. Co 1017
Atlas M. P. Co lOl.''.
Bioscope, The 1040
Caille Bros 1015
Camera Bargain 984
Cine Mundial 1029
Classified Advertisements 1031
Columbia Film Co 1()42
Coulter, D. R ]0.33j
Chicago Film Co 1017
Corcoran, A. J 1015
DeVry Corp in4.'i
Eagle Film Mfg. & Prod. Co 1017
Eastman Kodak Co 1025
Erbograph Co 1015
Evans Film Mfg. Co 1033
Film World 1044
Gunby Bros 10.'^3
II Tirso Al Cinematografo Co ! . . !l0.33
Industrial Moving picture Co 1024
Kinematograph Weekly, The 1045
Kraus Mfg. Co ioi,S
Monarch Film Producing Co 1041
.M. P. W. Anti-Censorship Slides .!!. !l045
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon iina
M. P. Directory Co 1041
."^etschert. Frank, Co ' . ' io->7
Moore, Wm. N 10I6
National Ticket Co !...!!l0''2
Pan-American M. P. Service ! '. ! 1017
Regalia, Clarice K 1015
Standard Motion Picture Co !l015
Trade Circular Addressing Co ..,. 984
Variety Films Corp '. !l044
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co io],t
Universal Camera Co .....1041
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
American Photo Player Co 1039
Deagan, J. C "l014
Harmo Pipe Organ Co 1033
Lyon & Healy .' ." .' .' ! '. ! llOSS
Schirmer, G., Inc io41
Seeburg, J. P., Piano Co .' 10S-,
Sinn, Clarence E '...'.'.'.'.'. wtt
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
American Slide & Poster Co 1038
Goes Lithographing Co ioi2
Hennegan & Co i,,-t7
Menger & Ring \^i ■
.\>wman Mfg. Co '.'.'.!'!!!! i!!.' iioiJI
I'ROJECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Standard M. P. Mch Co 1014
Enterprise Optical Co mw
Power, Nicholas, Co 7^o
Precision Mch. Co ■•'■'.'.'!!! !l037
PROJECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
Genter, J. H., Co., Inc jo-^t
Gold King Screen Co iJmj
Minusa Cine Products Co '. jolo
Pannill Miro Screen Corp jXjn
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc inoo
Simpson, A. L., Inc '■'■'■'■'.'.'.'.1014
STEREOPTICON SLIDES.
Niagara Slide Co 054
Utility Transparency Co .10S3
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
Decorators' Supply Co 104.S
February 12, 1916
THF. MOVING PICTURK WORLD
103,^
Perfect Developing
and Printing
Your negative developed, printed, titled
and shipped within TWELVE HOURS
f* — per foot
wCa contplet*
Special price on quantity orders.
TITLES in any language.
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Cards Free — Tinting Free
Satisfaction guaranteed by
our fifteen years' experience.
GUNBY BROS..Inc.
H5 West 45th Street New York City
COMPENSARC
That's the device that saves Moving Picture
men two-thirds on their electric light bills, and
yet gives better light. Did you see our sd
last week? Well, don't look it up. Just write
for our
BOOKLET 15018
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS
of General Electric Company
14*2 Broadway
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
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Lyon & Healy New Empress Note Electric Player
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control of operator
Superior Tone
Mandolin
Attachment
and Orchestra
Bells played
from
Keyboard.
Extra Foot
Pedals for
operatini;
Drums. Cym-
bal, Indian
Block and
Triangle.
Many Other
Styles
Dependable
Note all
effects
assembled
in standard
size piano
case, which
makes it the
inexpeaslve
Player
Various
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Combinations
Appropriate Music for Picture Shows — What is More Convincing^
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(Jentlemen:^ — This is to certify that the Empress Electric
I'iatio gives perlect salisfactlon in every detail — perfect in
harmony- — pcrl'ert in tcne and perfect in electrical work.
J. J. Powers Drug Co.
March 2. 1915.
Lyon & Healy, Chicago. 111.
fJentlemen; — The Empress Electric Piano I hought of you
last June hai; given the best of satisfaction and I can reeom-
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three electrics, and if I had to part with all but one. I would
keep the Empress Electric. J. W. Hayter, Lnric Theatre.
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These slides are written with pen and ink or on the
typewriter, and they are neat and look well. Used
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programs, vaudeville and musical acts, etc. In fact,
they may be used for anything you wish to say to
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For the sum of $3.50 we will send, by parcel post, prepaid and
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NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS OF BIG FILM ATTRACTIONS
I Am in the Market for Big Productions of
Drawing Power and Merit
And Will Consider the Purchase of
All Territory West of the Mississippi River
COULTER, Room No. 220, Orpheum Theatre Bldg., Seattle, Wash.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1002, 1004.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
release: days.
Sunday — "U," Laemmle, L-KO, Rex.
Monday — Nestor, Red Feather, Uni-
versal Special.
rnrailuy — Gold Seal, Imp, Rex.
Wednenday — Animated Weekly, L-KO,
Victor.
T-knraday — Big "U," Laemmle, PovrerB.
Friday — Imp, Nestor, Rex.
Saturday — Bison, Joker, Powers.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Jan. 5— No. 200 (Topical).
Jan. 12— Number 201 (Topical).
Jan. 1!) — Number 202 (Topical).
Jan. 20— Number 203 (Topical).
Feb. 2 — Number 4 (Topical).
Feb. ft — Number 5 (Topical).
Feb. 16 — Number 6 (Topical).
BIG U.
Jan. 13 — "X 3" (Three parts— Detective — Dr.).
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Grande (Three parts
— Western — Drama).
Jan. 20 — No release this day.
Jan. 27 — No release this day.
Jan. 28 — Nan Good tor Nothing (Drama).
Feb. .S — No release this day.
Feb. 10 — No release this day.
Feb. 17 — No release this day.
BISON.
Jan. 29 — A Daughter of Penance (Two parts —
Mexican — Drama ) .
Feb. 5^ — Phantom Island (Two parts — Mystery
^Drama).
Feb. 12 — His Majesty Dlol£ Turpln (Two parts
— Drama).
Feb. 19 — A Recoiling Vengeance (Three parts —
Animal — Drama ) .
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURES.
JaB. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — The Man Inside (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — A Soul Enslaved (Five parta — Dr.).
GOLD SEAL.
Jan. 18 — The Reward of Chivalry (Thre* parts
— Drama.)
Jan. 25— -Discontent (Two parts — Psychological
— Drama).
Feb. 1 — Lord John's Journal (No. 3, "Three
Fingered Jenny" — Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 8 — YuEt From Sweden (Three parts —
Human Interest— Drama),
Feb. 15 — The Family Secret (Two parts —
Comedy — Drama) .
IMP.
Jkn. 21 — Vanity Thy Name Is (Two parti —
Comedy — Drama) .
Jan. 25 — Hired, Tired and Fired ( (Comedy).
Feb. 1 — No release this day.
Feb. 4 — The Soul Man (Drama).
Feb. 8 — Artistic Interference (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — The Trail of Wild Wolf (Two parts —
North Western — Drama).
Feb. 15 — Cinders (Drama).
Feb. 18 — Plot and Counterplot (Two parts —
Drama).
JOKER.
Jan. 22— The Whole Jungle Was After Him
(Animal — Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Mrs. Green's Mistake (Comedy).
Feb. n — ^Wanted, a Piano Tuner (Comedy).
Feb. 12 — Leap and Look Thereafter (Comedy).
Feb. 19 — No release this day.
LAEMMLE.
Jan. 16 — No release this day.
Jan. 20 — Just Plain Folks (Three parta — R«ral
Drama).
Jan. 2.'! — Her Dream Man (Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Red Lie (Three parts — Mystery —
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Inner Soul (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 30— No release this day.
Feb. 3 — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two
parts — Human Interest — Drama).
Feb. (5 — No release this day.
Feb. 10 — The Living Lie (Three parts — Drama
of the Latin Quarters).
Feb. 13 — Arthur's Last Fling (Comedy —
Drama).
Feb. 16 — As Fate Decides (Drama).
Feb. 20 — No release this day.
L-KO.
Jan. 30 — Cupid At the Polo Game (Comedy).
Feb. 2 — Sea Dogs and Land Rats (Comedy).
Feb. 6 — A September Mourning (Two parts —
Comedy).
Feb. 9 — Her Naughty Eyes (Comedy).
Feb. 13 — Firing the Butler or the Butler's Fire
(Two parts — Comedy).
Feb. 1(3 — Elevating Father (Two parts —
Comedy).
Feb. 20 — Twenty Minutes at the Fair (Comedy).
NESTOR.
Jan. 24 — Her Steady Carfare (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Flivvers in the Dance of the Shivvers
(Comedy).
Jan. 31 — When Aunt Matilda Fell (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — Flivvers in the Still Alarm (Two
parts — Comedy).
Feb. 7 — Mixed Kids (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — A Quiet Supper For Pour (Comedy).
Feb. 14 — When the Losers Won (Comedy).
Feb. IS — Flivver's Dilemma (Comedy).
POWERS.
Jan. 27 — Sammie Johnsln, Hunter (Cartoon-
Comedy).
— Fishing River Lampreys (Educational).
Jan. 29 — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 6, "Saving
Wealth and Building Health (Edu-
cational).
Feb. 3— Building Up the Health of a Nation
No. 3 — Educational).
— Caged with Polar Bears (Vaudeville
Act).
Feb. 0 — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 7, "Uncle
Sam's Children" — Educational).
Feb. 12 — Uncle Sam At Work (No. 8, "Unele
Sam — Fisherman, Postmaster,
Health Officers) (Educational).
Feb. 17— Building Up the Health of a Nation,
Lesson 4 (Educational).
— Joe Boko's Adventures (Cartoon^
Comedy).
Feb. 19- -Uncle Sam At Work; No. 9. "Bureau
of Weights and Measures (Educa-
tional).
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAYS.
Jan. 31 — The Path of Happiness (Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Knight of the Range (Five parts-
Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Sphinx (Five parts — Drama).
REX.
Jan. 30 — In His Own Trap (Three parts — Mod-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 1 — In Dreary Jungle Town (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Little Thief (Drama).
Feb. R — One Who Passed By (Drama).
Feb. 8 — No release this day.
Feb. 11 — The Missing Locket (Drama).
Feb. 13 — No release this day.
Feb. la — The Strong Arm Squad (Drama).
Feb. IS — Borrowed Plumes (Drama).
Feb. 20 — Dolly's Scoop (Two parts — Drama).
VICTOR.
Jan. 21 — A Sea Mystery (Drama).
Jan. 26 — Across the Line (Drama).
Feb. 2— Son o' the Stars (Three parts — West-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 9 — High Fliers (Two parts — Modern —
Comedy — Drama) .
Feb. 17 — In the Night 'Three parts — Modern —
Drama).
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Jan. 17 — Graft No. 6, "The Railroad Monopoly"
(Two parts— Drama).
Jan. 24 — GTraft. No. 7, "America Saved From
War" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — Graft No. 8. "Old King Coal" (Twq
parts — Drama ).
Feb, T^Graft No. 0. "The Insurance Swind-
lers" (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — Graft No. 10. "The Harbor Transporta-
tion Trust" (Two parts — Drama).
Mutual Film Corp.
RELEASE! DAYS.
Sunday— Reliance (2), Casino (1),
Thanhouser (1).
Monday — American (2), FalataS (1),
Novelty (1).
Tuesday — Thanhouser (2), Cartoon and
Scenic (1), Beauty (1).
Wedneaday — RIalto, Centaur (3), Nov-
elty (1).
Tburaday — Centaur (2), FalstaS (1),
Mutual Weekly (1).
Friday — Mustang (2), American (1).
Cub (1).
Saturday — Clipper, Than-0-play or Mus-
tang (S), Beauty (1).
AMERICAN.
Jan. 14 — The Secret Wire (Two parts-^Drama).
Jan. 14 — Spider Barlow Meets Competition
(Crook — Drama).
Jan. 16 — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 18— The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Thunderbolt (Drama).
Jan., ^5 — The Man in the Sombrero. (Two parts
— Society — Drama ) .
Jan. 2.*5 — A Sanitarium Scramble (Cnmedy).
Feb. 1 — The Broken Cross (Two parts — Society
— Drama).
Feb. 4 — Mammy's Rose (Southern — Drama).
Feb. 8 — Lillo of the Sulu Seas (Three parts —
Society — Drama).
BEAUTY.
Jan. 19 — Johnny's Birthday (Comedy).
Jan. 2.3 — Mischief and a Mirror (Clomedy).
Jan. 26 — Some Night (Comedy).
Jan. 30 — Walk this Way (Comedy).
Feb. 2 — Billy Van Deusen's Wedding Bye
(Comedy).
Feb. 6— The Laird O'Knees (Comedy).
Feb. 9 — Won By One 'Comedy).
Feb. 13 — Billy Van Deusen and the Vamplro
(Comedy).
CASINO.
Jan. 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Jan. 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — Ai^imal
— Drama).
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parts —
Animal — Drama) .
CLIPPER STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddon Towers (Thres
parts — Psyclo — Drama ) .
Jan. 28 — The Smugglers of Santa Crus (Three
parts — Seacoast — Drama).
CUB.
Jan. 21 — The Girl of His Dreams (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Around the World (Comedy).
Feb 4 — A Clever Collie's Comeback (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — Jerry's Millions (Comedy).
FALSTAFF.
Jan. 1.3 — Reforming Rubbering Rosle (Comedy).
Jan. IS — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy).
Jan. 20 — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy).
Jan. 25 — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy),
Jan. 27 — Beaten at the Path (Comedy).
Feb. 1 — A Clever Collie's Coming Back
(Comedy).
Feb. .3 — Harry's Happy Honeymnon (Comedy).
Feb. 8-^Booming the Boxing Business
(Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Snow Storm and Sunshine (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Jan. 23— See America First. No. 19, "The Dells
of Wisconsin" — Scenic).
—Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon—Comedy).
Jan. 30— See America First, No. 20, "St. Paul
and Minneapolis" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
toon— Cnrnpfiv) .
Feb. 8 — See America First, No. 21 (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon
—Comedy).
Feb. 13— See America First ; No. 22. "The Home
of the Lumber Jack" (Scenic).
— Keeping Un with tte Joneses (Cartoon
— Comedy).
(Mutiml Releases continued on page 1036.)
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1035
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PLOUGH, CONNERS and KOFFMAN
one of the largest theatrical and picture theatre enterprises
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President ,
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Vice-President & Trexsurer
HARRY D. KOFFMAN
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PLOUGH, CONNERS & KOFFMAN
Incorporated
Theatrical Enterprises
403 North Clark Street
Telephone Central 339
Chicago, Dec. 1, 1915.
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Personally, we have yet to hear an organ of any other make at any
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1036
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1002, 1004.)
(.Mutual Reha.scs continuci! from paye 1034)
MUSTANG.
peb. 4 — The Extra Man and the Milk-Fed Lion
(three parts: comedy-drama).
Feb. 11 — According to St. John (Three parts —
Western — Drama ) .
Feb. 18— When the Light Came (Three parts-
Western — Drama) .
MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Jan. 27 — Number SG ( Topical 1.
Feb. 3 — Number 57 (Topical).
Feb. II) — Number 58 (Topical).
Feb. 17 — Number 5fl (Topical).
Feb. 2i — Number 00 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dec. 29 — No release.
Jan. 21 — Mr. Bumps, Commuter (Comedy).
RELIANCE.
Jan. 2— The Law of Success (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 5 — The She Devil (Three parts — Dr.).
THANHOUSER.
Jan. 26 — The Burglar's Picnic (Three parts —
School — Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Knotted Cord (three paru ; detec-
tive drama).
Feb. 9 — The Spirit of the Game (Three parts
— Football — Drama) .
Feb. It) — Outwitted (Three parts — Drama).
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURBS DB LUXE.
Jan. 27 — Lord Loveland Discovers America
(American — Five parts — Dr.) (No.
60).
Jan. 29 — Betrayed (Thanhouser — Five parts —
Race — Drama) (No. 61).
Jan. 31 — Vengeance Is Mine (Centaur; five
parts; drama (No. 62).
Feb. 3 — The Idol of the Stage (^Gaumont ; five
parts; drama) (No. (w).
Feb. 5 — The White Rosette (American; five
parts; drama) (No. 64).
Feb. 7 — ^The Drifter (Gaumont — Five parts —
Racing — Drama) (No. 05).
Feb. 10 — Powder (American — Five parts — So-
ciety— Drama) (No. 66).
Feb. 12 — The Soul's CTycle (Centaur — Five parts
— Psychological — Drama) (No. 67).
Feb. 14 — Life's Blind Alley (American — Five
parts — Drama) (No. 68).
Feb. 17 — The Dead Alive (Gaumont — Five parts
—Drama) (No. 69).
Feb. 19 — Silas Marner (Thanhouser — Five parts
Drama) (No. 70).
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 24 — The Girl and the Game, No. 5. "The
Fight at Signal Station" (Two parts
— Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Girl and the Game, No. 6 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Girl and the Game, No. 7 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Girl and the Game, No. 8 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 21— The Girl and the Game (No. 8 — Two
parts — Drama).
VOGUE.
Jan. 27 — Bungling Bill's Burglar (Comedy).
Jan. 30 — He Thought He Went to War (Com.).
Feb. 3 — Sammy versus Cupid (comedy).
Feb. 6 — Fickle Madge (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Paddy's Political Dream (Comedy).
Feb. 1.') — Igorrotes' Crcodiles and a Hat Box
(Comedy).
Feb. 17 — Title not yet anounced.
Feb. '2ti — Title not yet announced.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday — Pathe.
I'liexday — Pathe. Photocolor.
Wednesday — Pathe, Phunphilma, Globe
'rhursday-*Gold Rooster.
Saturday — Pathe, Starlight, Balboa.
BALBOA.
Jan. 15 — The Red Circle No. 5, "Weapon of
War' (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 22— The Red Circle, Xo. 6, "False Colors"
(Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 29 — The Red Circle, No. 7, "Two Captives"
(Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Red Circle, No. 8 ("Peace at Any
Price" — Two parts — Drama).
GLOBE.
Jan. 17 — Railroad Construction on the Dark
Continent (Industry).
Jan. 24 — The Ausable Chasm (Picturesque
America (scenic).
.Ian. .'il — Glinipsos of .Java (Scenic).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Jan. 14 — Madame X (Six parts — Drama).
Jan. 21— The Love Trail (Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 28 — Hazel Kirke (five parts; drama).
1- .\'fw York (Five parts — Drama),
KING COLE.
Jan. 22— Riding the Goat (Comedy).
PATHE.
Jan. 24 — The Horrors of War (three parts; topi-
cal).
PATHS NIWS.
Jan. 8 — Number 3, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 12— Number 4, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. IS — Number 5, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 19 — Number 6, 1916 (Topical),
.fan. -- — Number 7, ]9H> (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Jan. 17 — The Lizard (Colored — Educational),
Jan. 24 — Headdresses of Holland (costumes)
(colored).
PHUNPHILMS.
Jan. 12 — Luke Lugs Luggage (Comedy).
Jan. 19 — Luke Lolls in Luxury (Comedy).
Feb. 2 — Luke, the Candy Cut-Up (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Jan. 8 — Ach ! Such Crimes! (Comedy).
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Shooting at Random (comedy).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN BIOSCOPE.
January — The Making of Fulton (Three parts
— Drama),
BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAYS.
.Ian. 24 — Jeanne Dore (Five parts — Drama).
.Ian. ."^1 — Secret Love (Six parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — ITndine (Five parts — Drama).
Fob. 14 — Hop. the Devil's Brew (Five parts —
Drama) .
CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE CORP.
Jan. — The Unwritten Law (drama).
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
EAGLE FILM MANUFACTURING & PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Pirates of the Sky (DramaV
January — Grogan'a Alley ((iomedy)
January — The Adventures of Suffy (Comedy)
EDUCATIONAL FILMS CORPORATION OF
AMERICA.
Jan. — Where Footfalls Seldom Sound (Series No.
1, "The Film Hunters" (scenic).
EQUITABLE FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 24 — The Circus Romance (Five parts —
Drama).
l:
Jan. 31 — Love's Cross Roads (Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. 7 — The Woman in 47 (Frohman — Five
parts — Drama).
JOE. W. FARNHAM.
January — The Awakening of Bess Morton (La-
riat— Five parts — Drama).
FOX FIL.M CORPORATION.
Jan. 2.'!- The Serpent (Drama).
Jan. 30 — The Ruling Passion (Drama).
Feb. 0 — Merely Mary Ann (Drama).
Feb. 1.". — Fighting Blood (Drama).
GREAT -NOKl'HEK.V FILM COMPA.VY.
January — Sins of a Great City (Four parts —
Drama).
ARTHUR S. KANE.
January — Somewhere in France (Five parts —
Topical;.
MEDUSA FILM.
Jan. — His Daughter's Second Husband (Five
parts — Drama).
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 17 — The Lure of Heart's Desire (Populai
Plays and Players — Five parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Her Debt of Honor (Columbia — Dr.)
Jan. 31 — Man and His Soul (Quality — Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Upstart ( Rolfe — Five parts — Dr.).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the Battlefields of France (Top.)
MUTT AND JEFF, INC.
Jan. — Mutt and JeS. No. 1 (cartoon; comedy).
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
January — Fighting in France CTopical).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 24 — The Call of the Cumberlands (Pallas-
Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Spider (Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — Pudd'nhead Wilson (Lasky — Five part>
— Comedy — Drama).
Feb. 3 — Tennessee's Pardner (Lasky — Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Madame La Presidente (Morosco —
Five parts — Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Nearly a King ( Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Feb. 14 — The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
(Lasky — Five parts- Drama).
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Releases for week of Jan. 23 :
The Wood Nymph (Fine Arts; five pans:
drama).
Perils of the Park (Keystone; comedy).
The Conqueror (Kay-Bee; five parts; drama).
A Movie Stark (Keystone; two parts; com-
edy).
Releases for week of Jan. 30 :
The Price of Power (Fine Arts — Five parts
— Drama).
His Hereafter (Keystone — Two parts — Com-
edy).
The Green Swamp (Kay-Bee — Five parts —
Drama).
Love and Lobsters ( Keystone — Two parts —
Drama).
WAR FILM SYNDICATE.
Jan. — On the Firing Line with the Germans
(eight parts; topical).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 10 — Life's Whirlpool (Brady — Drama).
Jan. 17 — The City (Shubert; drama).
Jan. 24 — The Ballet Girl (Brady; drama).
Jan. 31 — Fruits of Desire (Brady; drama)
V-L-S-B, INC.
Jan. 24 — Gods of Fate (Lubin — Five parts-
Drama),
.Ian. .'II — Souls in Bondage (Lubin — Five parts
Drama).
Feb. 7— Thou Shalt Not Covet (Selig— Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Crown Prince's Double (Vitagaph
— Five parts — Drama I.
KLEINE— EDISON FEATURE SERVICB
Jan. 19 — Wild Oats (Kleine — Five parts — Dr.).
Jan. 26 — The Innocence of Ruth (Edison — Five
parts — Drama).
Feb 2— The Final Curtain (Kleine — Five parts
— Drama).
Feb. 9 — When Love is King (Edison — Five
parts — Drama).
Fehruarv 12, 1916
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1037
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No. 1 — Cozy Theatre
No. 2 — Boston Theatre
No. 3— Band Box Theatre
No. 4 — McVickers Theatre
No. S — Casino Theatre
No. 6 — Rose Theatre
No. 7— Pastime Theatre
No. 8— Star Theatre
No. 9 — Alcazar Theatre
No. 10— La Salle Theatre
No. 11 — Fine Arts Theatre
No. 12— Studebaker Theatre
No. IJ— Ziegfeld Theatre
No. 14 — Gt. Northern Hippodrome
No. IS— Colonial Theatre
No. 16— World Theatre
No. 17— Theatorium
No. 18— Castle Theatre
No. 19— Orpheum Theatre
No. 20— Bijou Dream Theatre
No. 21— Premier Theatre
No. 22— Lyric Theatre
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1002, 1004.)
General Film Company
RBLESASB DAYS.
Monday — Biograph, Lubin, Selig,
Vitagraph.
Tuesday — Biograph, Essanay, Kalem.
Wednesday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin, Selig, Vim.
Friday — Kalem, Knickerbocker, Vim,
Vitagraph.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Selig. Vitagraph.
BIOGRAPH.
Jan. 19 — A Life Chase (Three parts— Drama).
Jan. 24 — An Adventure In the Autumn Woods
(Drama) (Biograph Reissue No.
34).
Jan. 26 — Stronger than Woman's Will (Three
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — When Kings were the Law (Drama)
(Biograph — Reissue No. 35).
Feb. 1— The Chain of Evidence (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Smugglers (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Chance Deception (Drama) (Bio-
graph Reissue No. 36).
Feb. 9 — The Iron Will (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — Just Gold (Drama) (Biograph Re-
issue No. 3T).
Feb. 15— His White Lie (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 16 — Pique (Three parts— Drama).
ESSANAY.
Jan. 19 — Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
— Scenes of Canadian Rocltles (Scenic).
Jan. 22— The White Alley (Three parts— Dr.).
Jan. 24 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
1, "The Tragedy") (Two parts —
Drama) .
Jan. 25— Folly (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 26 — Fable of Flora and Adolph and a Home
Gone Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Destiny (Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
2, "The Trial") (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 1 — The Roughneck (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 2 — Dreamy Dud Lost at Sea (Comedy-
Cartoon).
—A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Feb. 6 — The Primitive Strain (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
3, "The Web"— Two parts — Dr.).
peb. 9 — The Fable of the Grass Widow and
Mesmeree and the Six Dollars
(Comedy).
Feb. 12 — Golden Lies (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
4 — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 15 — Gold Dust (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 16 — Vernon Howe Bailey's Sketch Book
( Cartoon — Comedy ) .
— A scenic subject on the same reel.
Feb. 19 — Politeness Pays (Three parts — Dr.).
KALEM.
Jan. 19 — A Duel In the Desert (No. 9 of ths
"Stingaree" Series) (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Sealskin Coat (No. 13 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Drama).
Jan. 22 — The Open Track (No. fiS of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series)
(Drama).
Jan. 25 — Snoop Hounds (Burlesque — Comedy).
Jan. 26 — The Villain Worshipper (Tenth of the
"Stingaree" Series (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Jan. 29— "Tapped Wires" (No. 64 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 1— Artful Artists (Comedy).
Feb. 2— The Moth and the Star (No. 11 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Two parts —
Drama ) .
Feb. 4 — The Lurking Peril (No. 15 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 5— The Broken Wire (No. 63 of the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 8 — Wurra-Wurra (Comedy).
Feb. 9— The Darkest Hour (No. 12 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Drama).
Feb. 11— The Trail's End (No. 16 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series — Dr.).
Feb. 12— The Peril of the Rails (No. 66 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
— Drama).
Feb. 15 — Ham Takes a Chance (Comedy).
Feb. 16 — A Molar Mix-Up (Comedy).
Feb. 18— The Guiding Hand (No. 17 of the
"Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 19 — The "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series (No. 67, "The Perilous
Swing" — Drama) .
LUBIN.
Jan. 11 — The Old Watchman (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 13 — The Bond Within (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 13 — A Skate for a Bride (Comedy).
Jan. 17 — The Little Sister of the Poor (Dr.).
Jan. 20 — The Law's Injustice (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Insomnia (Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama —
Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle Tom (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Jan. 24 — Two News Items (Drama).
Jan. 25 — The Dragoman CTwo parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Embodied Thought (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 29— Cured (Comedy).
Jan. 31 — A Reformation Delayed (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A .Modern Paul (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Election Bet (Comedy).
Feb. 7 — Her Wayward Sister (Four parts —
Drama — Unit Program).
Feb. 7 — The New Janitor (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram).
Feb. 8 — The Last Shot (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 10 — Sold to Satan (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 12— Blllle's Lucky Bill (Comedy).
Feb. 14 — A Song from the Heart (Drama).
Feb. 17 — The Uplift (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 19 — A Temporary Husband (Comedy).
MINA.
Dec. 16 — 'When the Show Hit Watertown
(Comedy).
Dec. 23 — The Little Puritan (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — From Blackstone to Stone (Comedy).
Jan. 6 — Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
Jan. 13 — Title not yet announced.
Jan. 20 — A Misfit Baron (Comedy).
SELIG.
Jan. 20 — Sellg-Tribune News Pictorial No. 8,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 22 — Chronicles of Bloom Center No. 9,
"When the Circus Came to Town"
(Comedy).
Jan. 24 — Tom Martin — A Man (Drama).
Jan. 24 — Sellg-Trlbune News Pictorial No. 7,
1916 (Topical).
Jan. 27— Selig-Tribune No. 8. 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 29 — Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chronicles
of Bloom Center") (Rural Comedy).
Jan. 31 — Diamonds Are Trumps (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 31— Selig-Tribune No. 9, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 10,
1916 (Topical).
Feb. 5 — The Desert Calls Its Own (Western —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Dragnet (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 11,
1916 (Topical).
Feb. 10 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 12.
1916 (Topical).
Feb. 12 — A Mix-up in Movies (Western — Com.).
Feb. 14— The Black Orchid (Three parts— Dr.).
Feb. 14 — Selig-Tribune, No. 13, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 17 — Selig-Tribune, No. 14, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 19 — Making Good (Drama).
VIM.
.Ian. 21 — Frenzied Finance (Comedy).
Jan. 27 — A Special Delivery (Comedy).
Jan. 28 — Busted Hearts (Comedy).
Feb. 3— A Sticky Affair (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Getaway (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Bungles Rainy Day (Comedy).
Feb. 11— The High Sign (Comedy).
Feb. 17 — One Too Many (Comedy).
Feb. 18 — Pluck and Luck (Comedy).
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
VITAGRAPH.
28— Too Clever by Half (Comedy).
29— The Ruse (Broadway Star Feature —
Three parts — Drama).
31 — Janes Bashful Hero (Comedy).
4 — The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy).
5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Broadway Star Fea-
ture— Three parts — Drama).
7 — Betty, the Boy and the Bird (Comedy-
Drama).
7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Four parts— Drama — Unit Pro-
gram).
7 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Comedy —
Unit Program).
11 — Freddy's Last Bean (Comedy).
12 — From Out of the Past (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
14 — You're Next (Comedy).
18 — In Arcadia (Comedy).
19— The Man He Used to Be (Broadway
Star Feature — Three parts — Dr.).
General Film Company Features
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.).
.Tan. 24 — The Ruse (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — Bin Peters' Kid (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 19 — The Man He Used to Be (Three parts
Drama).
KNICKERBCKIKER STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 21 — House of Mystery (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 28 — The Heart Breakers (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Crime of Circumstance (Three
parts — Drama).
Feb. 11 — The Big Brother (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 18 — The Child of the West (Three parts
— Drama).
' UNIT PROGRAM RELEASES.
Jan. 10— The City of Falling Light (Lubin—
Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Lubin — Four parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Foollns Uncle (Lubin — Comedy).
Feb. 7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Vitagraph — Four parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Vitagraph
— Comedy).
MOUNTED POSTERS ON
FEATURE PRODUCTIONS
can be had of the AMERICAN SLIDE & POSTER CO.,
First National Bank Bldg., Chicago. Exhibitors preferring
mounted posters can secure a prompt and reliable poster
service.
February 12, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1039
The only Jfotoplaper is the
jfotoplaper we manufacture
And anything else offered you as a Ifotoplayfr is an imitation and
fraud. You should know that every genuine Jfotnplaijrr bears the
name iFotoplaypr on the sliding door and on the bronze name plate.
The trade name Ifotojilagpr is registered in the U. S. Patent Office
and is legally applied exclusively to the instrument made and sold
by us. There is only one Sfntaplagrr and that is the AMERICAN
3Fatotilai}pr. the instrument we manufacture and sell — the only
and original musical instrument for motion-picture houses.
The Jfotoiilayfr with its orchestral and beautiful pipe organ tones
is expressly manufactured for your needs. It is also equipped
with all the necessary traps and effects and may be played by hand
or by ordinary player piano rolls. Our wonderful patented shift-
ing device allows an instant change of rolls to fit every change in
the picture, giving appropriate music at all times.
We warn you to be careful and not to consider any instrument
offered you as a IFataplayrr unless you are positive it is the
AMERICAN Sfntoplauer.
We would appreciate any information you may send us of any
effort of an interested salesman or other person who has or is
trying to misrepresent the facts to you.
The Only Jfotoplaper is the American Jfotoplaj'er
AMERICAN PHOTO PLAYER COMPANY
62 West 45th Street New York City
Factories in Berkeley, California, and New York City
1040
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Porter Equips Two Million Dollar Theatre
The BILTMORE, New York's LARGEST MOTION PICTURE THEATRE signs contract with B. IF. Porter to supervise and
install Two Latest SIMPLEX Moving Picture machines and special ACCESSORIES for LONG DISTANCE PROJECTION and
LARGE SCREEN. Nearly all of Greater New York's largest and finest theatres were equipped by
B. F". i^OR'TER, 1482 BROADWAY, AT TIMES SQUARE, IMEV^/ YORK
i:^ THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE FIRST QUALITY SUPPLY HOUSE
TRY ERKER'S LABORATORY
FOR QUALITY MOVING PICTURE DEVELOPING AND PRINTING.
OUR TITLES GUARANTEED "ROCK-STEADY" ON THE BEST
EASTMAN STOCK.
WRITE DEPT. "P" FOR FREE PRICE LIST
WRITE FOR CATALOG "S" FOR THEATER EQUIPMENT.
M. P. CAMERAS Established 1879 REPAIRING
607 OLIVE ST. ERKER BROS.
ST. LOUIS
For the fullest and latest news of the moving picture
industry in Great Britain and Europe.
For authoritative articles by leading British technical
men.
For brilliant and strictly impartial criticisms of all
films, read
THE BIOSCOPE
The Leading British Trade Journal with an International Circulation
American Correspondence by W. Stephen Buah
of
"Moving Picture World"
85 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.
Specimen on Application
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANTS
3 to 400 H.P.
Make current for
2 cents per K.W.
special Electric Engines 5
to 75 H. P., make current as
cheap as a 5000 H.P. steam
plant. Your central station
bills will pay for an outfit
in your theatre in 3 or 4
years.
Send for Catalog 98
THE .FOOS GAS ENGINE CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Duhem Motion Picture Mfg. Co.
RAW STOCK SUPPLIED
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—FINISHING-
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Do not be alarmed about a carbon shortage. Try REFLEX car-
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% X 12 plain cored $10.00 per 100 carbons
% X 12 plain cored 7.50 per 100 carbons
%x 6 copper coated cored 3.75 per 100 carbons
Va X 6 copper coated cored 2.7S per 100 carbons
If your dealer cannot supply you with REFLEX carbons, send
cash with your order or instruct us to ship C. O. D. and we will
fill sample orders in lots of not less than fifty each in all the
above sizes.
Write us for Descriptive Circular
JONES & CAMMACK
SOLE IMPORTERS
Corner Bridse and Whitehall Streets New York City
Motion Picture Machines
FROM
The Largest Supply House in the East
We are Distributors for
Minusa Gold Fibre Screens
The Acme of Screen Perfection.
Power, Simplex and Baird Machines and
all supplies
Catalogs for the asking
LEWIS M. SWAAB
1327 Vine Street, PHILADELPHIA
WARNING TO EXHIBITORS!
You Are Losing $100 to $150 Cold Cash Every Month By Not
Running^'MOTO-ADS" {Animated Cartoons) In Your Theatre!
ON'T kill your patronage with slides. Our animated cartoon ads are more entertain-
ing and amusing than most comedies. The audience never tires of them. Send us a
post card today and we will show you how you can increase your profits at least
$100 monthly without one cent of expense. «
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL FILM COMPANY, 30 N. Dearborn St., Chicago
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1041
PRICE LIST OF MUSIC
"A MAN AND HIS SOUL
suggeated in the cue sheet foj.
the current Metro Release
1.00
Erdody— A Little Song $0.75
Ba>iies— Ecstasy 60
Lack — IdJIio
Mildenberg — Arabian Night..,
Hermann — On the Beautiful Hudson. .90
1.00
Hofmann^Over the Waters I •! nn
Hill^Air de Ballet | 'l**"
Alber?; — Basket of Roses 1.05
Carvel— Daffodils 80
Edwards — First Love 60
Barthelenii — Love's Wilfulness
Barthelemj — Caressing Butterfly
These prices are subject to a professional discount of 25% to patrons of tb« Morlng
Picture World, transportation costs to be added to the net amount. The quotations given
are for small orchestra; editions for piano solo, full orchestra or extra parts are In pro-
portion.
To Insure prompt service and favorable dtscounts, a cash balance may be malnulned.
against which purchases may be charged; or a regular monthly charge account will be
opened with responsible theatre managers or orchestra leaders on receipt of the customary
business references.
The numbers In the cue sheet preceded by an asterisk (•) refer to the
p I . ^1 I n • & loose leaf collection of dramatic numbers
jchirmer F noloolav j€nes »p«^iy ^^^ ^^^ '"'^^^'^ p^^^^*^ "« "^^
wvm>uBuvB a Hw«,v|# %*j w> 't/v ,Qimjjgg qq^ jq preparation:
Price per volume (containing 10 numbers): Small OrcheeUa, $8.20; fall orcbotn,
$4.40. Each number separately, 60c, small; 80c. full.
G. SCHIRMER (INC.) ';^^::^^'
Calehuff Supply Company, Inc.
1301 RACE STREET PHILADELPHIA
Jobbers of Power's, Simplex, Motiograph, Stand-
ard and the New Edison Super Dreadnaught
Machines and Genuine Parts.
Special agents for Rembush Gold Fibre, Silver
Fibre and Mirror Screens, brass and wooden
frames.
Machines of all makes repaired by experts.
A few good second-hand machines for sale,
cheap, in very good condition.
Theatres furnished complete. Estimates fur-
nished by request.
CHAS. A. CALEHUFF, President and General Manager
Reel
Bright
Spot
Produced
Only
With
Oiiiis
ORDER FROM YOUR DEALER OR EXCHANG'
OR FROM
(Rarles L. Kiewert (a
NEW YORK
MILIVAUKEE 165 SAN FRANCISCO
114 Huron Su Greenwich 143 Second St-
If your Panoramic and Tilting Head Tripod
is not as good as this one —
You are working at a disadvantage.
If your Tripod and head are not like this —
It is not as good.
Shall we prove it?
UNIVERS.^L P.AXOK.A.MIC AND TlLiKNU
HEAD TRIPOD.
Wide spread top legs give truss strength and rigidity.
Segmental slide prevents twitching.
Panoramic table quickly changed to any position.
Positive locking devices. Snap-handles cannot fall o£F.
Deep cut worms and gears insure long wear.
Can be used with any camera
The Universal Camera Company
2S E. Washington St., Chicago, U. S. A.
1209 Times Bldg., New York
821 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.
229 E. 6th St., Los Angeles
Demonstrational Catalogue on request
A Dependable Mailing List Service
Saves you from 30 to 50% in postage, etc. Reaches all or selected
list of theatres in any territory. Includes name of exhibitor at
well as theatre in address. A list of publicity mediums desiring
motion picture news. Unaffiliated exchanges looking for features.
Supply houses that are properly characterized as such. Producers
with address of studios, laboratories and offices. Information in
advance of theatres being or to be built.
W46,
MOTION PICTURE DIRECTORY COMPANY
80 Fifth Avenue, New York
425 Ashland Block, Chicago
Addressing Multigraphing
Phone 3227 Chelsea
Phone 2003 Randolph
Printing Typewriting
SCENARIOS WANTED
One and two reel COMEDY scenario with
a plot. Must have a punch.
MONARCH FILM PRODUCING COMPANY
1737 First National Bank Bldg., Chicago, 111.
1042
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
SPEED
Is one of the essentials in motion
picture production. With our mod-
em equipment, we can aid you in
meeting your release dates on time.
THE COLUMBIA FILM MFG. COMPANY
1514 PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND, O.
PREPAREDNESS
SIMPLEX Projectors
Satisfy the most exacting demands
WE ARU EXCLUSIVE SOUTHERN
DISTRIBUTORS AND CARRY ON
HAND A LARGE AND COMPLETE
STOCK. IF YOU ABE EXPERIENC-
ING ANY TROUBLE IN YOUR PRO-
JECTION ROOM. WE CAN ASSIST
YOU TO CORRECT IT. WE TAKE
IN OLD OR USED MACHINES AS
PAKT PAYMENT.
tN YOUR
THEJTRc IS
NECESSARY
TOWARD
THE PROPER
FULFILLIVIENT
OF THAT
WHICH IS
DUE YOUR
PATRONS
LET US
"PREPARE"
YOU
A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK
REPRESENTING THE BEST IN MOTION
PICTURE
QLJI
ivi e: N
OUR REPUTATION FOR PROMPTNESS IS THE
ENVY OF MANY WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED TO
COMPETE WITH US.
50 Page ISiirjl" Write
LUCAS THEATRE SUPPLY CO. -c
IM
(Successors to Harry K. Lucas, Established 1910)
:ORGI^W
SPEER CARBONS ARE NOW USED BY THE BETTER THEATRES BECAUSE
THEY GIVE BETTER RESULTS AND COST LESS !
NET CASH PRICES
Va X 12, cored, pointed botli ends, $37.50 per M. (1,000 in a case)
9/16 X 12, cored, pointed both ends, $40.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
% X 12, cored, pointed both ends, $50.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
% X 12, cored, pointed both ends, $70.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
ys X 12, cored, pointed one end, $115.00 per M. (500 in a case)
1 X 12, cored, pointed one end, $150.00 per M. (500 in a case)
We Fill Sample Orders for 100 Carbons at the Above Pro
Rata Prices If Cash is Sent With Your Order.
First Come First Served.
TRADE MAKK
SPEER CARBON COMPANY, I'^^tZ^.l^^l'ZtZ^^V^i!^ Dept. **W," St. Mary's. Pa.
For Sale by Leading M. P. Machine Distributors, Including the Following:
J. H. HALLBERG, 36 East 23rd St., New York, N. Y. E. E. FULTON CO., 154 W. Lake St., Chicago, 111.
KLEINE OPTICAL CO., 166 N. State St., Chicago, III.
KNOWLEDGE BRINGS SUCCESS
Messrs. Exhibitor, Exchangeman, Oper-
ator, and Film Men Everywhere : — The moving
picture business is one of the youngest but one
of the leading industries of the world to-day.
We may well be proud to be connected with it. Are
you keeping up? Do you know all about it? It
will yield larger returns for an equal amount of
work to the men who know. Each weekly issue of
the MOVING PICTURE WORLD contains more
up-to-date information than you can get from all
other sources. Subscribe now if not already on our
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See title page for rates Canada and Foreign
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Theatre.
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1043
PINK LABEL
CARBONS
are a guarantee of perfect projection
A Limited Stock of
^ z 12 Cored Double Pointed and %x6 Cored
Still on Hand
To be had of all first-class dealers
SOLE IMPORTER
HUGO REISINGER
11 Broadway New York
'^
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Tlieatires
Plaster Relief Decorations
Theatres Designed Everywhere
Write for Illustrated Theatre Catalog. Send u«
Sizes of Theatre for Special Designs
THE DECORATORS SUPPLY CO.
Archer Avenue and Leo Street
CHICAGO. lU-
m
CHEMISTS work with their BRAINS— workmen with their hands.
Therein lies the "DIFFERENCE" between all other screens and
the MINUSA GOLD FIBRE SCREEN, which is "BUILT BY
BRAINS". The "MINUSA" is built to order to fit YOUR theater
and its peculiar requirements. That is why they are built by chemists
— there are no two just alike. They are built with a "focus" so that
the reflected image is as perfect as the film, with all its Natural Light
and Beauty — nothing is lost.
If you would have a screen that will ADVERTISE YOUR
HOUSE as nothing can; if you would have a screen that WON'T
TIRE THE EYES, and if you would save FIFTY PER CENT, of
your light bill, you MUST install a "MINUSA."
There are over 5,000 MINUSA Screens in use to-day. All are
making and saving BIG MONEY for their owners. They will PAY
FOR THEMSELVES in a few months by the lesser Hght consumed.
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us TO-DAY. Write or Wire for Samples and Prices.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
Quality Service Reliability
When you want the best in machines or supplies in a
hurrv, get in touch with us. BY QUICK SERVICE,
HONEST REPRESENTATION, BIG VALUES and
COURTEOUS TREATMENT, we have become the
ACKNOWLEDGED LEADERS in our line.
Let us tell vou of OUR PLAN for BIGGER PROFITS
and BETTER SERVICE.
We are the leading dealers in Moving Picture Ma-
chines and Supplies and can fill your every need. Drop
us a line today for our complete catalog and special
bargains.
We sell on the instalment plan
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY
6th Floor, Cambridge Bldg.
N. W. Cor. 5th Ave. and Randolph, Chicago, 111.
Distributors of the Motiograph, Power's, Simplex, Edison and
other Machines and Genuine Parts
FEASTER
No-rewind magazine on
your projector saves
unnecessary work —
breakage — wear and
tear on your machine.
Rip Van Winkle slept
for 20 years ! Why
should you?
Ask your dealer for
particulars.
Feaster Corporation
1482 Broadw.-iy, N. Y. City
Moving Picture Theatre Owners
Wishing to increase gross receipts and net profits, or desirous of se-
curing additional ideas for the development of legitimate business, will
receive information of advantage by writing for a copy of our "Motion
Picture Theater Supply Catalog 'S'."
607 OLIVE ST. ERKER BROS. ST. LOUIS
Established 1879
'^rlmWorld
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Are using the FILM WORLD (a clever little
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It is full of the best stories of the films, and has
two pages blank for your program, etc., thus
making a valuable souvenir for your patrons.
Send for particulars and sample copy. Free.
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ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS
VARIETY FILMS CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES THAT IT IS IN THE MARKET TO
Purchase for Spot Cash or Rent on a Percentage Basis
HIGH-CLASS FEATURES
In Variety Lengths
MANUFACTURERS— WHAT HAVE YOU TO OFFER?
EXHIBITION ROOM ON PREMISES.
VARIETY FILMS CORPORATION
LOUIS ROSENBLUH, President
126 West 46th Street, ^^'^"•-""^ ^^""^ "»• New York City
February 12, 1916
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of playing waltzes and popular songs for all
your pictures? Try "bringing out" the
dramatic scenes with dramatic music. The
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ries; $1.15 for any two; $1.70 for all three.
Violin. 40 cts. each; 75 cts. for any two; $1.05
for all three. Cornet, 35 cts. each; 65 cts. any
two; 95 cts. all three. First and second series
have parts for Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Trom-
bone and Drums. Practical for piano alone
or in combination with any above instru-
ments. Discounts on orders for four or more
parts. Send for free sample pages. Note
new address.
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1942 West 21st St. Chicago, 111.
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what you preach.
.\sk for our pamphlet, "Putting 'Movies' on
the Sales Force."
The De Vry Corporation
Patentees and Manufacturers
117 North Fifth Ave., Chicago, III.
Anti°Censorship Slides
Addrcaa
MOVING PICTURE WORLD
17 Madison Avenue, N. Y. City
Four Slides 50c.
Six Slides 75c.
Twelve Slides oiff'^Lt $1-50
Moving Picture Exhibitors and Theatre Managers. The fight against
Legalized Censorship of Moving Pictures is your fight. Show these
slides on your screen for the next few months and help create a strong
public sentiment against this unnecessary and un-American form of
legislation. See page 1743 of our issue of March 20th for text matter.
All slides neatly colored, carefully packed and postage paid.
"Keeping Everlastingly at it Brings Success"
Send your slide orders and remittance at once to
Moving Picture World, 17 Madison Ave., N. Y.
In answering advertisements, please mention The Moving Picture World
1046 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD February 12, 1916
BY EXHIBITORS, FOR EXHIBITORS
Here are the details about
THE GRAND EXHIBITORS' MEETING at
Hotel Ten Eyck, Albany, N. Y., March 1 and 2
Every Motion Picture Exhibitor in New York State is cordially invited
The One Object: To Protect Our Investment, '^smaii''
===== PROGRAM =^===
The meeting will be called to order at the Hotel Ten Eyck at 10:30 A. M., by State President Lee A. Ochs
Address of Welcome, by state or city official.
Organization of the meeting, election of officers of the meeting,
appointment of committees.
Recess at 1 o'clock.
Address, "The Present Perils of Censorship in New York State,"
by W. Stephen Bush. — Discussion and Suggestions.
Address, "Constructive Legislation for the New York State Ex-
hibitor," by Lee A. Ochs, State President.
Address, "State Organization," by Samuel H. Trigger, National
Vice-President.
MARCH 2nd
10:00 A. M. — Address, "Organization," by Frederick J. Herrington,
National President of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
of America.
Discussion and Applications for Membership.
11:30 A. M. — ^Address, "The Sunday Entertainment in New York
State," by a prominent clergyman whose name will be an-
nounced later.
Recess
2:30 P. M.— "The Needs and the Just Grievances of the Exhibitor."
Address by Mr. L. F. Blumenthal, a New York Exhibitor.
On this subject general discussion is invited. Methods of payment, protection of
exhibitor in contracts and other vital matters will be taken up and some definite
action will be taken.
Meeting Will End With Banquet at 8 P. M.
There are Two Bills threatening the welfare of the in-
dustry in this State: Censorship and Sunday Closing
This Grand Meeting of Motion Picture Men will be proof to the law-
givers at Albany that the exhibitor knows his rights and will fight for them.
LEE A. OCHS,
President New York State Exhibitors' League
February 12, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
n |—i rn I— I n r-1 r-i
PRESENTS
1047
AN
(ep/c of labor)
BY
DANIEL CARSON GOODMAN
/N
5 FIVE THR/LUNG ACTS 5
FEATURING
Richard BuHLER
AND
ROSETTA BRIC&
SUPPORTED BY A POWERFUL CAST
D/RECTED BY
JACK PRATT
Rele ased
Aonday Jan. 24
Book through
V.L.S.E.
INC.
1048
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 12, 1916
N.P&
THE HOUSE OF POWER
"SIXTEEN YEARS OF KNOWING HOW"
HE MERITS OF THE POWER
^ PRODUCT, CONSISTENTLY
MAINTAINED AND CONSTANT-
LY IMPROVED UPON, HAVE
GAINED FOR THEM THE HIGHEST
REPUTATION FOR MOTION PICTURE
PROJECTING MACHINES.
WRITE FOR CATALOG G
NICHOLAS POWER COMPANY
NINETY GOLD STREET
NEW YORK CITY
Vol. 27. No. 7
February 19, 1916
Price 10 Cents
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SftaagriteifegBisaMMtigca^^^
1050
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
/>^V/TUAL PICTURES
EDWIN THANHOUSER
Presents
JW;*«5* V^'-*-:
WAYNE ArEY
^jpHOUSER
' = Drama
ALSff INTRODUCING THE MOST
WONDEmL BOfj ACTING Em SEEN.
ANOFEEmCTM WILL 'REGISTERC
'^mm^
STORY BY
STAGED BY
LLOYD LONERGAN HNMlTCHELL
acr;
THANHOUSER
FILM CORP.
NEW ROCHELLE. N.Y.
'M^smMm^^^^S&
LILLIAN DREW "^
MARGUERITE CLAYTON
E.H.CALVERT
ERNEST MAUPAIN
are presented in
;VULTUR£S
or
SOCIETY "
i IN S ACTS
BY RICHftRO GOODALL
DIRECT eo BY eaCALVElftT
7yiafya4Wuutt Cfa^tcru
. d
1333 Argyle St, Chicago
Geo. m. Spoor. President
1052
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February 19, 1916
4r^ I2ED PEATHER PHOTOPL1KV/
^^^B IPREIBNT THE UNIVEQ/AL /CREBN /TAR :
II WPOMMBN
WITH LOI/WIUON 6- HAPPY CAPTCP
POHoK
A FASCINATING PHOTOPLAY OF LOVE, ROMANCE, t ADVENTURE
!»:LOUIi ^OlEDH V4[NCB
DIRECTED BY OTIi TURNER " " ' GET RELEATE:
DATE> FROM YOUR NEAPE/T UNIVEP/AI. EXCHANGE
AND ARRANGE FOR IMMEDIATE BOOKING : :
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Extraordinary
Assemblage of stars— Not Alone In Number, but in Talent —
Extraordinary Facilities and Financial Resources All Producing the Mighty
UNIVEIRSA
FROOFRAIVi
Mildred Adams
Stella Adams
Kins Basteot
Harry Benham
Mother Benson
Curtis Benton
Henry Berstman
Clara Beyers
Francesca Billington
Hobart Bosworth
Paul Bourgeois
Neal Burns
Harry D. Carey
Harry Carter
Lon Chaney
Fred Church
Wallace Clark
Betty Compson
Pestsy Coudray
Howard Crampton
Doc Crane
Juan De La Cruz
Grace Cunard
Dorothy Davenport
William C. Dowlan
Carter DeHaven
Flora Parker DeHaven
Frank Elliot
Mariorle Ellison
Adele Farrington
Marc Fenton
Francis Ford
William Franey
Mary Fuller
Thelma Francis
lane Gail
Ray Gallagher
William Garwood
los, W, Girard
Douglas Gerrard
Maud George
Olive Fuller Golden
Myrtle Gonzales
Ray Griffith
Ella Hall
Hobart Henley
Robert Leonard
Gretchen Lederer
Louise Lovely
Ethel Lynne
Eddie Lyons
THESE STARS alljon the mighty
UNIVERSAL PROGRAM
FOR WEEK OF FEB.L28th
Wm. Garwood and Stella Razeto
Victor Potel and Eileen Sedgwick
Loise Orth and Dan Russell
Myrtle Gonzales and Fred Church
Douglas Gerrard and Carmen Phillips
Gale Henry and Wm. Franey
King Baggot and Edna Hunter
Elsie Alberts and Baby Early
Neal Burns and Billie Rhodes
Edna Maison
Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips
Rupert Julian and Elsie Jane Wilson
Gertrude Selby and Reggis Morris
And scores of other well known and pop-
ular players in brilliant supporting casts.
Cafe Henry
Allen Holubar
lack Holt
Little Clara Horton
Alice Howell
Geo, F, Hernandez
Billy Human
H. L. Hicks
Gilmore Hammond
Harry R. Haskin
Mina leftries
Rupert lulian
Thomas lefferson
I. Warren Kerrigan
Yona Landowska
Florence Lawrence
Pathe Lehrmann
Cleo Madison
Edna Maison
Charles (Pop) Manley
Luella Maxin
Violet Mersereau
Matt Moore
Lee Moran
Harry Myers
M, Moranti
Eva Nelson
Frank Newberg
lane Novak
Laura Oakley
Charles Ogle
Louise Orth
Paul Panzer
DorislPawn
Val Paul
Lillian Peacock
Peggy Pearce
Stafford Pemberimm
Carmen Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Eddie Poto
Victor Potel
William Quiim
Herbert Rawlinsmm
Stella Razeto
Ned Reardon
Billie Rhodes
Billie Ritchie
Franklin Ritchie
Marc Robbins
Edith Roberts
Rex De RosselH
Dan Russell
lack Scharrer
Eileen Sedgwick
Gertrude Selby
Ernest Shields
Master Antrim Shots
Phillips Smaney
Frank Smith
Richard Stantom
Rosemary Thebj
Agnes Vernon
Fatty Voss
Marie Walcamp
H, M. Wallack
Lule Warrentoa
Lois Weber
Glen White
Ben Wilson
Elsie lane Wilsom
Lois Wilson
William Worthiaglom
William Welch
1054
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Have You a Definite Plan and Policy
then— Team Work Between You and the
^arajrwiiM^Ldure^^poratk^
Means Your Permanent Success
The foundation on which the Paramount Pictures Corpo-
ration was built was a definite plan and policy.
Good pictures is our part, so that your time can be spent in
the great task of building your theatre so strongly in the
hearts of your people that they will come to your theatre
and keep coining.
The pictures are good — you cannot get eight pictures of
the same quality in the same month for the same money
or five times the money, for that matter — they are not to
be had.
You are given a voice in determining the subject, star and
style of the pictures because statistics are compiled from
your reports that tell us what you want and we must get it.
The Paramount Plan is a "long distance" plan, not a new
broom that sweeps clean for a month or two; it means your
permanent success.
If there is a Paramount Franchise open in your town
Gel It Now!
y^y i=OUR EIGHTY FIVE L^ FIFTHAVENUE V ^/ FORTY FIRST ST
NEW YORK, N.Y.
y^aramounP
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1055
^ara/iiourit ^idun^
Released this Week
are pictures that will attract all your picture public
DANIEL FROHMAN
presents
JOHN BARRYMORE
in a truly great photoplay — a comedy of romance and adventure,
by William H. Clifford. In five parts.
Nearly A King
gives Mr. Barrymore great opportunity to inject his personality
into a part which will do much to increase his already great popu-
larity with Picture Patrons. Produced by
The Famous Players Film Co.
This picture is another link in a chain of successes and photo-
graphically it is supreme.
OLIVER MOROSCO
presents
one of the world's famous stars, coaxed into films for the tidy sum
of $25,000.
ANNA HELD
in
A Photo comedy distinctly different portraying the height of her
charm and fascination.
"Madame La Presidente"
By Maurice Hennequin and Pierre Veber, produced by the Oliver
Morosco Photoplay Co.
C^ FOUR EIGHTY FIVE LX FIFTHAVENUE V_^ d/ FORTY FIRST ST.
NEW YORK, N.Y.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Does This List Mean Anything To You?
These two-dollar theatres
have been filled to capacity
during the last few months
to see the Burton Holmes
Travel Pictures.
Orchestra Hall
Odeon Theatre
Carnegie Hall
Academy of Music . . . .
Albaugh's Lyceum
Candler Theatre
New National Theatre.
Pabst Theatre
Seating 2580 . . Chicago
" 1890. St. Louis
" 1968.. Pittsburgh
" 2662. Philadelphia
" 1338. .Baltimore
1056. New York
" 2000. Washington
" 1752. .Milwaukee
IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HE APPEARS- AT
Carnegie Hall Seating 2662. New York
Symphony Hall " 2569 . . Boston
Academy of Music " 2350. .Brooklyn
Paramount Burton
Holme^M^^lPictjjres
ALL SUBJECTS PERSONALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
ASSEMBLED AND EDITED BY BURTON HOLMES
Instalment No. 1 : Released February 7. — "The Cliff Dwellers of America"
Instalment No. 2 : Released February 14. — ^"The Grand Canyon"
Instalment No. 3 : Released February 21.— "A Day With a West Point Cadet"
Instalment No. 4 : Released February 28. — "Our Middies at Annapolis" and The U. S. Aviation School
Book these travel pictures in one reel instalments at any Paramount Exchange.
They are unusual attractions, and can be secured at a very low price.
^ictureS-CS-jiordtmfi-
Q>ara
<~y FOUR EIGHTY FIVE L-^ FIFTH AVENUE V»-^ d;" FORTY FIRST ST.
NEW VORK. N.Y.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1057
Preparedness
It is a big proposition to make your theatre make money.
You have no time to worry about selecting good pictures.
Save worry and build confidence through consistently good Paramount Pictures.
Isn't that preparedness?
PARAMOUNT PICTOGRAPHS
Paramount has made a careful study of the most successful
magazines of this country and has analyzed the funda-
mentals of their success. The Pictographs will be a maga-
zine on the screen.
Subjects of the most vital importance will be discussed by
the leading minds of the country — like preparedness.
Subjects will be picturized in such a manner as to clearly
edit the thought conveyed by the contributor.
In corroboration of this we offer:
Preparedness— Edited by Frederick Palmer and Henry Reuterdahl, and contributed to by
Theodore Roosevelt, Major General Leonard Wo«d» John G. Uibbens, President of Princeton
University; Robert E. Peary, John Hayes Hammond, Jr., and others of national repute.
Psychology— Edited by Dr. Hugo Munsterberg. Dr. Munsterberg discusses in a practical and
humorous way, the great problem of the day, "Are You Fitted For Your Job?"
Better Babies— Edited in conjunction with the Woman's Home Companion. This publication
has made a great feature of this series and is picturizing what they have printed and what
has caused great interest amongst mothers. Inquiries have been received by the Woman's
Home Companion in regard to where these pictures may be seen, and these will be referred
to us.
Science and Invention— Edited by Waldemar Kaempffert, Editor of the Popular Science
Monthly. One of the early contributions will be putting a gyroscope to work by Elmer G.
Sperry, Inventor. Here you see an aeroplane held erect by a gyroscope, while a passenger
walks out on one of the wings and the aviator holds up both hands.
Paramount Fashions— Created exclusively for Paramount by Zalud, and presented in an
original manner.
[t is a one reel picture which is going to make more talk
throughout the country than any other ever produced. They
are their own best advertising.
These are broad statements — but see for yourself at the
nearest Paramount Exchange.
tirst Release date, February 7th.
%ram4MntyHi4itU^
FOUR EIGHTY FIVE K^ ^■lFTH AVENUE V^ , '/i.' vnnTVFlKJ^T ST.
NEW YORK CITY.N.Y,
1058
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
MARCH RELEASES
BEST DEFINE THE TRUE MEANING OF
'PARAMOUNT PICTURES"
MARY PICKFORD
JOHN BARRYMORE
POOR LITTLE PEPPINA" " THE MAN WHO LOST HIMSELF."
THE FIRST SEVEN-REEL PRODUCTION m WHICH ,„ ov-rr, .^.,,„v. ..^, „
THE IDOLIZED STAR HAS EVER APPEARED ^ EXTRAORDINARV BARRYMORE PRODUCTION
RELEASED MARCH 2^
RELEASED MARCH. 19ii!
HAZEL DAW^N
IN
"THE LONGEST WAY ROUND','
A REMARK-^i^LY APPEJV1.ING PHOTO-PLAY
RELEASED MARCH 2322
PAULINE
FREDERICK
IN
"AUDREYl'
AN ELABORATE ADAPTATION OF MARY
JOHNSTONS" CELEBRATED NOVEL AND PLAY
RELEASED MARCH 26™
A series of productions
that are certain to worry your competitor!
MM.
ADOLPH ZUKOR, President
DANIEL FROHMAN, Managing Director
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February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1059
THE SYMBOL
OF
SCREEN SUPREMACY
THE SIGN OF THE HIGHEST AND
MOST CONSISTENT PHOTOPIAY
STANDARD IN THE ^ORLX).
Released on the
Paramount Program
a
Executive Offices
130 W. 57th STREET
New York
Canadian Dittribntora—
Famous Player*
Film Service, Ltd, CalgarT —
Montreal — Toronto
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1060
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
I
I
3
=a
R. E. Pritchard in the New Orleans, La.,
DAILY ITEM, writes:—
"In 'The Cheat' and 'The Golden Chance'
Lasky has created two of the strongest mov-
ing pictures that the world has ever seen.
'Pudd'nhead Wilson' ranks with them. The
material film wears out, but these three
should be made everlasting, for it is a long
time before they will be surpassed."
lSrES« PAR4M0UHT PROGRAM
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS. TAMOUS PLAYERS FILM SERVICE r-!<<^ ^
Jesse llaskx Feature Play C9(m
FOUR, EIGHTY-FIVE FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY
i
@
Jesse L. Lasky
?res.
5amuel Goldfish
Vice-Pres and Treas.
Cecil &. DeMllle
Director Gen.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1061
A BOOK
YOU^VE SEEN
ADVERTISED
XT TITH the presses still rolling out the
^^ fiftieth thousand, this vivid "best
seller" of the season's fiction has been
secured in record time for a fascinating picture prO'
duction of quaint and unusual possibilities.
"THEN I'LL COME
BACK TO YOU"
From the fascinating novel by
LARRY EVANS
The story of love and resolve, centering in beautiful Adirondack surround^
ings, is in itself a superbly descriptive scenario. The wealth of situations
and variety of action, separate it from the type of book which must be
"adapted" for the screen. The thousands of readers of this book will find a
camera presentation fully realizing their fondest mental pictures.
PRESENTING
ALICE BRADY
Supported by JACK SHERRILL
TO BE RELEASED THROUGH WORLD FILM CORPORATION
PRODUCED BY
The Frohman Amusement Corporation
18 EAST 4Ist STREET
WILLIAM L. SHERRILL, President
NEW YORK
^
C^
m
m
EDNA MAYO
Henry B.Walthall
and
Edna Mayo
HAVE MADE THE HIT OF THE
YEAR IN
"THE
MISLEADING
LADY"
IN 5 ACTS
Adapted by H. S. Sheldon from the
stag'e success cf Charles W. Goddard
and Paul Dickey. Directed by
Arthur Berthelet,
BOOK ESSANAY^S
GREAT MULTIPLE
REEL FEATURES
"A Daughter of the City"
*The Alster Case"
•'The Raven"
*^The Crimson Wing"
"The Man Trail"
"A Bunch of Keys"
"The Blindness of Virtue"
"In the Palace of the King"
"The White Sister"
'*The Slim Princess"
"Graustark"
HENRY B. WALTHALL
TlUDIfUAKK
Ret. U.8.Pat. I«Ot
1333 Argyle Street, Chicago
The Strange Case of
' ARY PAG]
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>
V
1064
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
^£! A.BRADY Picture P1^5,
INC.
P R^E S E N T 5
FRANCES
NELION
IJ^
tt
LOWS CRUCIBLE
A Film Drama, of
DistinctivePowerAnd
Interest Based Upon
Jules Eckert Goodmanji
Broadway Success
"The Point of View'
»♦
The Story of a Girl Artist's Proving in the
Fiery Furnace of New York Life. How
Myra Dymsley Discovered the Golden Metal
of Her Soul in the Melting-Pot of Good and
Evil— The City.
?5K VORLD FllM
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1065
EaUlTABLE nOTlON PIQURK CORFORATION*-
PR-EJENTJ
CARLYLE
BLACKMIL
IJ^
ft
i«
THE CLARION
A RadicaltyPifferent
Society Screen Play
Visualixed from
Samuel Hopldns Adams
Interna"t i onally
Discussed Novel
Sounds a Stirring Trumpet Call of Unmis-
takable Significance Against a Crying Evil
of the Day. How Nothing Else Mattered
to a Woman Adoring a Man Who Blindly
Worshipped the Great God "Success."
CORPORATION
EXECUTIVE
OFFICE-
130V4€^^ST.My.
1066 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD February 19, 1916
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1 THEY ROSE LIKE ONE MAN I
LEWIS J. SELZNICK
= Congratulates The Far-sighted, Level-headed Exhibitors Of Tlie Nation =
I Who Have Responded, As One Man, To The Announcement Oi The For- =
I mation Of |
I The Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation [
= Mr. Selznick's Recent Notification That Franchises Are Ready For Ratifica- =
5 tion Resulted Overnight In A Veritable Flood Of Telegrams, Long Distance S
E 'Phone Messages And Special Delivery Letters. E
= The Reproduction Below Of A Wire Sent By Mr. H. M. Crandall, President Of The Crandall Amuse- §
= ment Company, Washington, D. C, Owner Of Four Splendid Theatres, Is A Fair Sample Of The Way =
E The Exhibitors Of The Country Have Risen To The Biggest Money-making Opportunity Ever Laid Be- =
E fore Them. —
westej^Nn union
TELl
>AM
p82l Sixdi we »i- (
THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT
RECEIVED Ajr
AiaOffaj 21 3EX
FN WASHINTtTON DC 1015P FKB 2 1916
LEWIS J SELZNICK 0721
126 WEST 46ST NEW YORK
SATE CLARA KIUBALL YODUS PICTURE FOR CRANDALLS THEATRE FOR FIRST
SHOWING IN WASHINGTON BY ALL MEANS LETTER FOLLOWS
H M CRANDALL
NINTH AND E
1052P
Do You Suppose Mr. Selznick Would Have Resigned The Most Important
Position In The Film World To Assume The Helm Of
The Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Unless He Fully Believed, And Was Prepared To Back His Behef With
His Money, That In So Doing He Was Offering Exhibitors Not Pictures
Only, But !
A POSITIVE GUARANTEE OF BIG BUSINESS.
'^'^'^ No State Rights !
FRANCHISES For One Picture A Month With Each Exhibitor DIRECT
The Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
LEWIS J. SELZNICK, Presidentand General Manager
126 West 46th Street - New York
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CORNER
COTTON
/EE PAGE ^
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Meiro Pro gran
Feb
icxxa.r'y
21.
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JLVeleased
Pro ^rcL rrt.
kV
a*
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION
pireseixts
HAMILTON REVELLE
ir\
^ PRICE of MALICE
wiiK BARBARA TENNANTanda
brilliant supporiing company
5Pic.i% of the newer, bigger, belter Metro
wonderplay, directed by OACLundand
produced by ROtFE PHOTO PUYS INC.
.- ::■ - 'i^'ifbA'^%3':Mi:?W?i'S^WIi
MEtRO PlCtUHES CORPOIt5VTIO]Sf
jtxesfsxxis
M&RGU£BIT£ SNOW
in.
ACOfiBTERIN COTTON
^. ^ supreme rlclio wonder play o£roinaxice^ finance
and power in 5 Acis-Direcied hyfJ, BalsKofer
Cas^ includes : Frank Bacon,lesier Cuaeo, Helen Dun-
W-William Clifford,J.Tv^GoldsworiKy and Zella CalL
Prodviced l>y
qUAUIY PICTURES CORPORATION
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February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1067
mUEDIRD
Photo Ploy3r
(lncorj>oraled)
• >INNOUNCE •
_ i^/ie^ Sixth
^ TLe\ ease
THE GRIPV'
JEALOUSy"
A Romance of IHc Old Soulh
LOmSE LOVEUy
LON OiANEX
Bookingf^ R.es^rvaHons
noMT bein^ (t/nyoritoned
in alt ih^ promineni ciites
ihroughotti ^mcrioci
Chief Executive Offices
I GOO Br o a dwaj/^
N E ^^^ Y o R^ K
or your local
'hLUEBIRD oFftces
BLUC5IRD
pnOTO PLAYJ
1068
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
100
^LULBIRJD
P H O TO - P L AX$ (inc)
5!jNNOUNCE :^S THE
PR^O D U C T I O N
CARTER DE H^EN
FL0R4 PAESeR DE HAVEN
'lhQ.^^Vr'01^<^ Door'*
•^ Dircclred b2^ CARTER DE HAVEN
13 O O le 1 N c s
Ma3/"bc arranged t>v
Comtnunicai^itiq wUK tkc
E^ecuitve Office.5 o"P
-BLUES IltD PHO TO - PLAVSdn c.)
1600 BRQADWAKMEWVORK
ory6uT local BLUEBIRD booking officer
BLUfBIRD
PUYS!«
1070
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February 19, 1916
PAT HE Announces
THE:
w
The most sensationally interesting
photoplay serial ever produced,
with
Pearl White
Creighton Hale and
Sheldon Lewis
Like Miss White, Mr. Hale was
chosen for this serial because of
insistent public demand. No
stronger cast could be chosen
than this.
Story by Arthur Stringer; Scenarios by
Geo. B. Seitz ; Produced by the Feature
Film Corporation and directed by ^
Edward Jose. 12 chapters of 2 j
parts each. /"
RELEASED
FEBRUARY 28th
E Exchange
-.XECUTIVE OFFICES
25 WEST 45th ST. NEW YORK
inc. 0
February 19, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD - IO71
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I "Make Good!" |
I THE I
CIRCLE)
I Pat H E. S great serial Jias Made Good I
i with exhibitor and public alike! Why? 1
I Because the story is absolutely new |
I with the ending forever in doubt; because |
j RUTH ROLAND I
I and Frank Mayo satisfy every requirement |
I as to good acting and because BALBOA has |
I produced it Right! I
I Scenarios by Will M. RitcheY; Newspaper I
i stories by Albert Payson Terhune. 1
I Widespread Newspaper Advertising. |
I 7]^e Pathe Exchange inc |
I EXECUTIVE OFFICES |
I 25 WEST 45 tn ST. NEW YORK i
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WrZ THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD February 19, 1916
300 PERSONS STORMED THE DOORS OF THE BIJOU
THEATRE, CHICAGO, TO SEE THE PATHE-
HENRY W. SAVAGE PRODUCTION OF
MADAME X
In Pottsville, Pa., at the Hippodrome,
this wonderful six part Gold Rooster
Drama played to 3800 people in one day !
All over the country newspapers and
exhibitors unite in declaring- it to be
The Greatest Picture Ever Shown !
Featuring Dorothy Donnelly of the original cast. Pro-
duced by George F. Marion who put on the original play.
Show it in your theatre and then
count up the house I
The Pathe Exchange, inc.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 25 WEST 45™ ST., NEW YORK
February 19, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1073
Pat he 's
The Horrors
of War
Has been booked for two weeks solid in the Alhambra Theatre, Cincinnati.
The unanimous opinion of exhibitors in that city and elsewhere is that this Is
The Greatest War Picture
Ever Shown
Exclusive startling scenes of history in the making from '
the French, Belgian and Russian fronts, containing also
WONDERFUL VIEWS OF A RUSSIAN FLEET
IN ACTUAL ACTION!
"The Picture That Will Stop the War."— Henry Ford
Book This Big 3 Reel Money Getter-NOW
The Pathe Exchange, inc.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 25 WEST 45™ ST., NEW YORK
1074
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
PATHe
Z^ePRECIOUS
A Five Part
GOLD ROOSTER
play, adapted by GEORGE B. Seitz from
the book by FRED JACKSON, and produced
by Donald Mackenzie
Featuring
Ralph Kellard
AND
Lois
Meredith
A romantic tale, full of action, of a
younger son with neither fame nor
fortune, who acquired both and a
wife as well.
RELEASED FEBRUARY 11th
7^e PaTHE
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45th ST.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1075
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FROM GEODQE ELIOU Unforgettable Hovel
AM UMUJUALLY CREDITABLE COMCEPTIOM OF
DRAMATIC PERFECTIOMjyplPyiNQ UNMISTAK-
ABLY THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF THE SCREEN ART.
Released February^ I9i^
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S'TAR.S^INCLUDIMQ THE INTERNATIONAL AR.TI9TE
AND BEAUTY,
VALKYRIEN
(BARON Ery DEWITZ)
Staged by Ernest Warde
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February 19, 1916
MUTUAL
1*" ^^:
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prosperity
is rolling in
on *'The Girl and the
Game" exhibitors like an ava-
che. A nation of them are tasting the
ts of success. Chapter Eight, now ap-
S, holds the interest at fever pitch! Helen
drives a locomotive and coach of sheriffs against
time. A careening coach smashes an obstructing
building to thousands of atoms.
$500,000 Worth of Thrills
-GUARAIMTEED!
The thrills in each chapter are definitely
guaranteed by President Hutchinson — specified
just as materials are specified in a contract. Every
chapter is a hair-raising succession of tremendous climaxes !
Over a half million dollars have been spent on the
Fifteen Two-Act Chapters — over
$33,000 a Chapter — -which means each
Chapter costs as much as complete
^j Broadway productions — is a titanic
triumph.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1079
CIAL FEATURE
A rousing reception
greets each new chapter of
"The Girl and the Game" everywhere. Exhibitors have
called the police to handle the hig crowds. "This breaks all
house records after six years of business" — writes a big exhibitor of
Cleveland. Unheard-of scenes of enthusiasm follow each thrilling
exploit of Helen Holmes, the fearless film heroine. Death-defying leaps
on speeding trains — from cliffs and bridges — sudden, sensational turn-
ings of apparently hopeless situations into triumphs — simply stampede
thousands of audiences into great demonstrations of delight.
A Flood of BIG
Money for fifteen
Weelisl
Pile profits high every day you
show "The Girl and the Game."
Book this smashing success and let
■wild-fire popularity pay you enormously.
Usual money-making successes look small
beside this one. Stunning Helen Holmes
and her great company simply blast open the
flood-gates of a river ()i gold !
Book fifteen weeks of these
high-tide profits — one two - act
Chapter released each week. Boom
your business ! WIRE your nearest Mutual
Exchange now.
4
IMewspaper
Sensation!
Over one thousand newspapers
— numbering the leading dailies of
the country — are publishing Frank H.
Spearman's two-mile-a-minute railroad
film novel, "The Girl and the Game"— are givinK
more than twice the co-operation ever delivered before to any film production.
New York World
Pittsburgh Press
Atlanta Constitution
Ontaita Bee
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis Star
Cfiicatfo Evening Post
Detroit Journal
Baltimore American
Boston Globe
Cincinnati Tintes-Star
Kansas City Journal
Los Jingeles Tribune
Dallas Journal
imiwaukee Sentinel
Louisville Herald
Philadelphia North American
Memphis Commercial Uppeal
New Orleans Times-Picayune
San Francisco Chronicle
Si. Louis Globe-Democrat
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Cleveland Leader
and One Thousand Others.
For booking information apply to "The Girl and the Game" department
of any Mutual Exchange, or at Mutual Home Office, New York City.
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President
Publicity Offices: 222 South State Street
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MUTUAL PICTURES
February 19, 1916
Vivian Rich-Alfred Vosburgh
George Periolat
The potent spell of this great
three-part "Flying A" drama lays hold
on the heart— throbs with the trials and
tragedies of plain folk. Beautiful Vivian
Rich touches the responsive chords again and
again. Alfred Vosburgh moves like the
shadow of fate through each gripping situa-
tion! George Periolat portrays the old or-
ganist— a ripe character that lives ! Ro-
mance wins!
Directed by Frank Borzage
Released Feb. 22
Double Crossed
Three-Reel "Mustang" Drama
Anna Little— Thomas Chatterton
Jack Richardson
How a broken man was taken
into a strong man's confidence^ —
and betrayed him. The wife's battle ! A
red blooded drama of the West — with the
"punch" !
Directed by William Bertram
Released Feb. 25
Too Much Married
How a matrimonial agency nearly broke up his home !
One-Reel " Beauty" Comedy Directed by Jack Dillon
Carol Halloway— John Steppling — John Sheehan— Released Feb. 23
Cooking His Goose
Laughable One-Reel "Beauty" Comedy— Full of Fun
With Orral Humphrey ''J.Twitt' Released Feb. 27
All ^'Flying A, " "Beauty'* and **Mustang" productions are distributed through-
out the United States and Canada exclusively by Mutual film Corporation
American Film Company, Inc.
Samuel S. Hutchinson, President
Chicago, 111.
February 19, 1916
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
MUTUAL NASTERPICTURES
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DE LUXE EDITION
THE DRIFTER
Released February 7
ALEXANDER
GADEN
What Happens When the Gambling
Passion Seizes a Divinity Student
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"THE DEAD
ALIVE"
Released February 17
MARGUERITE
COURTOT
America's Greatest Film Star
Is She His Wife? Two Lovely
Courtot Parts in One Production
j&dC^^fl.
"I ACCUSE!"
Released February 21
ALEXANDER
GADEN
Love, Murderous Intrigue and Revenge Woven
Into a Stirring Story of Modem Life
GAUMONTCO.
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THE MEASURE OF MERIT
rj Kis book, "WitK Lincoln at Gettysburg," Dr. Junius B. Reinensnyder
declares that tKe immortal speecK of tke great emancipator was "not appre-
ciated at anything like its true ^alue at the time, evoking no applause and
but brief press notices."
" But age, which is the true standard, concludes the
writer, "has assigned the address a j>?ace foremost
among the utterances of men.
All wortK-while things, like Lincoln's speech, are measured" by the yard
stick of time.
Therein lies, in part, the explanation for the substantial box ofljice value o^
Big Four features. The ^uhlic through long experience, has learned to
associate their names with merit.
As evidence that this confidence is fully warranted, we have only to refer to
the releases of these producers during the past few months through this
organization, including as they do, such widely known successes as:
PRODUCTIONS
STA'RS
Satth Cry of ^tac* Cfiarit* Ti.ichman
TX A/- ; J- T J \ """^ ^ Wahkan
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Regtntratron
Tk* RoMorjf
Ea rh V/iVia ms
Francis X. SiuAman
Btvtrly Bayn*
! Edith Storey
Antonio J^ortno
K.titnlyn ^Viiliams
PRODUCTIONS
Bh'nJnsss of \^irtut
The Hou»* of a
thousand Candfes
The Great divide
The J^ation's Peril
J^o Greater Love
Sou/9 in Bondage
STARS
Edna 9^a*r ^
Bryant Vvaskburr.
race Darmond
arry T^estoytr
Ethel Clayton
'oust Meters
li Maw fey
)ar1 y^etea^fe
T^egina Badet
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That this confidence ■will be even further vJarranted
releases to come — some of -which are described on
which include
'PRODUCTIONS
STARS
Vukuret of Socitty f ^aryutn'tt CJayton
{Ettanay) \ E. H. Calvtrt
Unto Thott Who Sfn
Who Sfn (
FritEt Brunritt
in the future is indicated by the schedule of
tke succeeding four pages, and others of
'PRODUCTIONS STARS
Writing on tht VC^all ( Virginia 'Pearson
{Vitagrafh) {Joseph Kitgour
'DoPars and Ctnts ( Tom yAoort
{JjV^oin) \ Ethel Cfayton
The exhibitor seekir\g productions of consistent high general average and sustained strength
which will increase his prestige and profits, would do well to consider carefullj) the worth in
dollars and cents of such time-tried reputation.
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Released ihroa^^h V L.S.£. Inc.
IN BONDAGE"
An epic of self-sacrifice,
in '((jKicK love, abnega-
tion and nobility are
matcKed against vidous-
ness, greed and iniquity
Specially written for
Ker bj) tke widely
known author
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And directed by
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Presenting
Ann Murdock
A brilliant satire of
the politics and frivolities
of the "70s.
Its fantasies, Nwhimsical
periods, its airy lightness
its heart free gaiety, it'
spontaneous joy, open
the springs of
contagious laughter.
Clyde Fitch's fantastic
comedy, arranged
and directed by
Fred. E. Wright
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to govern our own
course save hy the
proven experience
of others. "
Philadelphia
Mr. Walter »'. Irwin
General Manager V-L-S-E Inc.,
New York City.
My dear Mr. Irwin:
Wish to inform you that Dr. L. S.
Oberholtzer, Secretary, and Mrs.
E. C. Niver, Vioe-Chairman of the
State Board of Censors, informed
the writer that they consider "The
Misleading Lady," the best picture
that has ever been screened before
their board and stated while they
have seen many thousands of sub-
jects, do not consider "The Mislead-
ing Lady," second to any one of
them — in fact, in their estimation,
is far superior to any subject that
has been screened in their inspec-
tion room.
Very truly yours,
V-L-S-E Inc.,
J. S. Hebrew
JSH L Branch Manager
TOUCHED TOP RECORDS
'• Detroit,
Mr. Sydney E. Abel,
Branch Manager V-L-S-E Inc.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
My dear Mr. Abel :
Lubin's "The Great Divide," opened
at the Majestic Theatre, Detroit,
Sunday, Jan. 9th. Mr. Westbrook
informed the writer last night that
they caine within $10.00 of breaking
all the house records for the day.
I was in the theatre last night and
the house, seating over 2,160, wag
packed to the doors at the first
show with everybody highly pleased
with the picture.
Mr. festbrook told the writer they
I consider "The Great Divide" one of
the very best pictures eind the big-
gest success of any picture they
1 have ever shown in the house.
This for your Information.
Very truly yours
V-L-S-E Inc.,
J . M . Duncan
Detroit Representative
CROWDS FORCE POLICE OUT
Chicago, 111.
V-L-S-E Inc. ,
New York City.
Gentlemen :
When we ran the 'The Rosary' it was
necessary to sell tickets at two
windows on account of the enormous
crowd. Even so, at seven o'clock in
the evening, we had to call up the
police station to get two officers
to hold the crowds back. Until
after ten o'clock they stormed the
entrance.
We are certainly highly pleased with
this picture. We have played a lot
of big stuff in the past, but
believe we have never played any
picture which gave better
satisfaction.
Very truly yours,
Lowy Theatre
MANY SEE FEATURE OVER AGAIN
Mitchell, S. D.
V-L-S-E Inc. ,
New York City.
Gentlemen :
I
"The Islajid of Regeneration," was a
great picture. Traveling men claim
they never saw a better picture any-
where. You certainly are to be
congratulated upon such efforts as
these because they are works of art
in every sense of the word.
The complimentary remarks of the
patrons both to me and to each other,
were very gratifying because they
were sincere. There were perhaps
twenty people who saw the picture on
Thursday, who came again last night.
One lady in particular, who made
the remark that Edith Storey had no
claim to being an artist, stayed
through two complete shows and came
out full of praise.
Keep up this kind of production and
the V-L-S-E and in fact the "Big
Four Family" will be so far ahead of
them all that they will be lonesome.
Very truly yours ,
J. A. Dundas
Manager, Maynard Theatre
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February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1083
An IVAN Production
Written and Directed by IVAN ABRAMSON
Truly, a "Better Than Program" feature,
this Six-reel picture should properly be
classed as a SPECIAL PRODUCTION.
It contains all the elements which go to make
a Masterpicture. Acclaimed by critics as the
most noteworthy feature of the month, it is
destined to receive still greater praise from
the photoplay theatre patrons.
Edward Weitzel. in "The Moving Picture
World," says : "The opening episode of this
six-reel photoplay is a stroke of genius."
We repeat, get in touch with the Ivan ex-
change in your territory and book "A Fool's
Paradise," the Ivan February release.
Ivan Film Productions, Inc.
126 West 46th Street, New York City
IVAN EXCHANGES
NEW ENGLAND— E. W. Lynch Enterprises,
Boston and Worcester, Mass.
NEW YORK AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
—Merit Film Corp.. New York City.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIR-
GINIA—Liberty Film Renting Co., Pittsburgh,
Pa.
OHIO— Standard Film Service Co., Cleveland and
Cincinnati, Ohio.
MICHIGAN— Standard Film Service Co., Detroit.
INDIANA AND KENTUCKY— General Feature
Film Co., Mailers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
ILLINOIS AND SOUTHERN WISCONSIN^^en-
eral Feature Film Co., Mailers Bldg., Chicago,
111.
MINNESOTA. NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA,
AND NORTHERN WISCONSIN— Zenith Fea-
ture Film Co., Lyceum Bldg., Duluth, Minn.
IOWA, NEBRASKA, MISSOURI, KANSAS AND
OKLAHOMA— Monarch Feature Film Co., Kan-
sas City, Mo.
CALIFORNIA, NEVADA AND ARIZONA— All
Star Features Distributors, San Francisco and
Los Angeles.
TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS— Central
Feature Film Co., Waco, Texas.
FOREIGN RIGHTS— Winik-Brock, New York
and London.
1084
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
NINE CQITICjT
DEVIEWED
DCATDIZ
MlCI-l ELENA
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By Edwin Milton Royle
Author of "The Squaw Man"
The "Unwritten Law" will be the first of a new series r-f
[SIX A YEAR
"BETTER THAN
PROGRAM"
FEATURES
To be released on the State Rights Plan. A trade show-
ing of "The Unwritten Law" will be held in Wurlitzer
Hall, New York City, on Thursday, Feb 24th, at 10 A. M.
and 2.30 P. M.
CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE
CORPORATION
SAN RAFAEL. CALIFORNIA
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THEY SAID ABOUT IT
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REVIEWED BY OSCAR COOPER
IN THE MOTION PICTURE
NEWS:— "This picturization of Ed-
win Milton Royle's stage play af-
fords Beatrix Michelena opportuni-
ties for strenuous emotional acting
which she realizes well, presenting
an impersonation which is convinc-
ing in itself. In externals — that is,
in photography, lighting, and sets —
'The Unwritten Law* is thoroughly
acceptable."
JACK EDWARDS IN THE BILL-
BOARD:—"Volumes might be writ-
ten of the clever characterization
of the well-known Broadway suc-
cess, 'The Unwritten Law/ and still
it would be inadequate to properly
describe her wonderful portrayal of
The Woman.'*
GEORGE BLAISDELL IN THE
MOVING PICTURE WORLD: —
"The subject is well acted and well
staged. The picture wilt interest all
the way. There are situations of
real strength, and these are han-
dled in a manner to bring out their
power. The story is clearly told.
'The Unwritten Law' should be a
popular picture."
T. O. ELTONHEAD IN THE NEW
YORK DRAMATIC MIRROR: —
"Beatriz Michelena scores another
emotional triumph in Edwin Milton
Royle's 'The Unwritten Law.' Miss
Michelena is called upon to go
through a wide divergence of emo-
tions and it is needless to say that
she does it in a thoroughly capable
manner."
WID GUNNING IN WID'S:— "Miss
Michelena makes this a 'worth-
while* production. The story gives
her a chance to do some very good
emotional work and she holds the
interest nicely in all her scenes."
HARRY ENNIS IN THE CLIPPER:
—"As an out-of-ordinary type of
picture play 'The Unwritten Law'
should draw distinctly on its mer-
its. In addition to the asset it pos-
sesses in Beatriz Michelena as a
stellar drawing card, there is also
an excellent acting cast and a well
played and produced dramatic en-
tertainment incorporated in the five
reels. Any of the better class of
houses can safely advertise this
feature to the limit. It is of the
type that should draw as well on a
return date as the initial engage-
ment."
THOMAS C. KENNEDY IN MO-
TOGRAPHY: — " 'The Unwritten
Law' has a uniformly effective cast,
supported by good directions. The
direction is easily one of the pic-
ture's strongest points. The fire
scenes are handled admirably."
F. R. BUCKLEY IN THE MOTION
PICTURE MAIL: — "To sum up,
this is a picture in which there are
no flaws. It is wonderful. It goes
into the exclusive class— in which
we have placed only two other five
reel features during the last six
months — which we can recommend
to any exhibitor, anywhere, as an
absolutely certain success."
DICKSON WATTS IN THE MORN-
ING TELEGRAPH:— "Too much
cannot be said in praise of Beatriz
Michelena's acting. It is at all
times natural and in the strong
scenes, of an emotional quality
rarely seen. No glycerine tears are
needed to heighten the effect of her
art, for some of the close-ups,
which show real tears coursing
down her cheeks, are quite harrow-
ing enough.*'
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
TWO REAL FEATURE FILMS OF FUN, EACH WEEK
"Vim Comedies head the list" — THEY say.
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 17
"ONE
TOO
MANY"
featuring
BABE HARDY
AND
BILLIE RUGE
Two clean, fun-making
slapsticks that have plots
with points that please.
NO t:^:^,
PROGRAM
COMPLETE
WITHOUT
FRIDAY
February 18
featuring
ROBERT BURNS
AND
WALTER STULL
PLUCK&LUCK
Some unusual one and three sheet posters designed
by real artists. Posters that Pull
Vim Comedies are obtainable at all General Film Branch Offices
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1087
BCilCKIEBiOeiiCEi STII^ FEITHIIlEi February 11
'I've married Ollie myself — the steamer leaves in an hour, GO!"
A Three-Part Feature
Featuring
HENRY KING
The "Big Brother," a United States Consul on a distant isle, proves himself "big"
as he passes through tragic experiences in his defence of his younger brother. In
the distant country among strange people, the brothers battle with unusual
customs and with trying problems. As all seems lost to the "Big Brother" —
all proves gain.
Next Knickerbocker Star Feature Release, Feb. \ 8
''OtflDLO OF fye WEST"
Artistic One, Three and Six Sheet^Posters for All Features
OENERAI- F-II-IN/I F»ROORAI\/l
EtcirtehflrteStar
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BRUCE F. BUNDY
PRESENTS
EL DORADO
FEATURE PRODUCTIONS
MASTERFUL CONSISTENT
IN IN
EXECUTION QUALITY
PRODUCED
BY
HARRIS L. FORBES
FIRST RELEASE NOW IN PREPARATION
ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES TO
HARRIS L. FORBES, Managing Director
EL DORADO FEATURE FILM CO.
STUDIO AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES
40 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET, PASADENA, CAL.
1090
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GERMANY ON
THE FIRING LINE
is the celebrated war picture that broke all records in
New York City. It ran six weeks at the Park Theatre
to bigger business than any war picture ever shown
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authority.
It has played the following theatres:
Park Theatre, New York
Colonial Theatre, Baltimore
Lyceum Theatre, Buffalo
Pitt Theatre, Pittsburgh
Majestic Theatre, Brooklyn
Colonial Theatre, Cleveland
Orpheum Theatre, Milwaukee
Metropolitan Opera House, Minneapolis
Metropolitan Opera House, St. Paul
Lyceum Theatre, Duluth
Shubert Theatre, New Haven
Park Place Theatre, Newark
Park Theatre, Bridgeport
Wire the managers of these theatres— they will corroborate our statement 6oo» FEET OF
REAL FIGHTING PICTURES-NO FAKES OR MANEUVRES. It pleases every
one— No propaganda. Just a thrilling, interesting history of the war. Every celebrated char-
acter shown on the firing line. No war correspondent collection. Taken by lo6 official
camera men operating under government supervision.
Wire or write for territory or bookings
KULEE FEATURES,
220 West 42d
NEW YORK
Street
CITY
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Hundreds
Turned
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February 19, 1916
Triangle Theatres Are Playing
To Big Business
When the Triangle Theatre of Detroit, Michigan, was
opened, the crowds were enormous.
Mr. P. P. Craft, of this theatre, reports on the business
of January 26th last : "In spite of inclement weather, the
crowds lasted all night, and hundreds were turned away on
the final night's showing of 'Let Katy Do It.'"
Mr. Craft is interested in securing the class of pictures
that insures appreciative audiences.
February 19, 1916
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At the Liberty Theatre of Seattle, Wash., people
waited in the rain to see a TRIANGLE
performance
And this is nothing unusual. This house plays to large
audiences night after night. Their business is successful
because their audiences demand and appreciate the best in
motion pictures.
There is a reason for the success of TRIANGLE
Theatres o
The Reason is —
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February 19, 1916
Because —
Bessie Barriscale,
who has appeared in so
many successful Thom-
as H. Ince productions,
nas proved herself a
wonderful drawing
card.
Because—
Mabel Normand, the popular Keystone
comedienne, draws the crowds into
your theatre like a magnet.
Because —
It is actors like W. S. Hart that the
public appreciates and will pay money
to see.
And'
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Because —
Douglas Fairbanks, who
is starring in Triangle Fine
Arts Productions, has that
indefinable personality that
gets over and has already
made a big hit.
Because —
Lillian Gish has established a reputation in
such famous photoplays as "The Birth of a
Nation."
Because —
When the public knows that Roscoe Ar-
buckle, the man who makes the millions
laugh, is to appear in a picture, you can't
keep them away.
Also-
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Because — TRIANGLE Plays, like "The Corner," in which
Wiliard Mack stars, compel instant approval.
Because —
Let Katy Do It," a
typical TRIANGLE
Production, in which
Jane Grey and Tully
Marshall appear, is
the kind of a play the
moving picture public
love — and talk about.
And
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Because —
the favorite Keystone Comedies can
only be secured as a part of TRIANGLE
Releases. Such plays as "Fatty and
Mabel Adrift" will surely pull crowds.
This is the class of stars and these are the kind of
plays that make your audiences leave with the thought
that they have received more than their money's worth.
Unrequested they heartily endorse TRIANGLE Plays to
their friends and increase the number of your regular
patrons — the moving picture lovers that never miss a night.
This is the reason TRIANGLE Theatres are continu-
ally playing to capacity houses.
But, TRIANGLE Service goes further and offers more
than just the best talent, and the best pictures —
It means —
,
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February 19, 1916
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THAT you have at your
disposal all the facilities
of a thoroughly equipped
organization that can help
you solve your individual
problems.
The Publicity Department is ready to supply you
with advertisements of current releases for your local
newspapers, which will take into the homes of your patrons
the message of TRIANGLE Plays.
It will help you meet local conditions and has ready
for use all manner of attractive slides, heralds, lobby
display and other advertising material. Many TRI-
ANGLE Exhibitors are securing our assistance with
great advantage to themselves.
All over the country TRIANGLE Theatres are a
success. Why don't you communicate with
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Regular Releases
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BROADWAY STAR FEATURE
With WILLIAM HUMPHREY and
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One part comedy — Mondaj) , Feb. 14th
Featuring WALLY VAN.
"In Arcaaia"
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Featuring William Dangman, Ethel
Corcoran, Kate Price, William Dunn,
Ed-ward Elkas.
"TKe Man He Used To Be"
Three part drama- — Saturday, Feb. igth
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Featuring
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Antonio Moreno and
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Depicting tKc battle of youtK
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RELEASED FEBRUARY 21st
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This is one of the
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As a writer of stories
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If Your
Business is "Making Money"
Book the Weekly SIS HOPKINS Single Reel Comedies and
prepare^for record smashing.
SIS starts her whirlwind screen career in
A Flock of Skeletons
Between smiles, snickers and laughs, your patrons will truly marvel to find some-
thing new in picture comedies at last.
The remarkable advertising value of SIS HOPKINS' fame and the pictures them-
selves guarantee big business — everywhere — eventually. Be with the wise ones
^vho get aboard at the start of
[ The Smashing Big
Hit of the Year!
KALEM COMPANY
235-239 West 23d Street
New York City, N. Y.
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Here's Another Joyous Ethel Teare Comedy:
A RIDDLE IN RASCALS
Vivacious Ethel Teare is the center of a jovial mix-up, in which a would-be Raffles, a near-detective
and a real minion of the law are involved. Ethel driving a racing automobile is a picture not easily
forgotten.
Have you added these new Wednesday Ethel Teare single-reel comedies to your regular programme?
You'll find Ethel Teare's captivating persoiiality a never-failing magnet. Supported by a strong cast of
Kalem fun-makers, she just bubbles over with joy and laughter in these new comedies. You'll find "Ethel
Teare Day" one of the most popular on your programme.
Released Wednesday, March 1st. Attractive 1 and 3-sheet 'l-color lithographs on this comedy
Every Kalem picture has an advertising point. Helen Gibson, Ham and Bud, Ethel Teare — there is a
quartette of names that are sure-fire business pullers
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company branch offices
KALElsrf^^PANY
235-239 West 23rd Street -m^^lMDM!^^ New York City. N. Y.
February 19, 1916
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J. P. Chalmers, Founder.
Published Weekly by the
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(Telephone, 3510 Madison Square)
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J. F. Chalmers Vice-President
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John Wylie General Manager
The office of the company is the address of the officers.
Chicago Office — Suite 917-919 Schiller Building, 64 West Ran-
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Station, New York, and not to individuals.
(The Index for this issue will be found on page 1204)
"CINE-MUNDIAL," the monthly Spanish edition of the
Moving Picture World, is published at 17 Madison Avenue
by the Chalmers Publishing Company. It reaches the South
American market. Yearly subscription, $1.50. Advertising
rates on application.
Saturday, February 19, 1916
Facts and Comments
SPEAKING of a great feature film rejected by the
Kansas State Censors a leading journal of the State
says that "even the wives of the censors failed to
see any immorality in the films" and that '"others of the
highly exclusive audience to which the showing was made
concurred in the opinion of the wives." In trying to
account for the supercensoriousness of the censors our
esteemed contemporary is forced into the belief that the
"morals squad" may have been flirting a little with "the
God of Politics." Wait until the censorial engines are
all oiled and geared by politicians and you will see some
mighty new and startling things in American political
life.
F(JUR times now has the Grand Jury of Hudson
County, N. J., refused to indict the motion picture
exhibitors who had been arrested in Jersey City
for keeping open their theatres on Sundays. On one oc-
casion the Grand Jury submitted a presentment emphati-
cally favoring the opening of motion picture houses on
Sundays. In spite of this plain manifestation of an over-
whelming local sentiment for open picture houses on Sun-
ilay the police authorities threaten arrest and prosecu-
tion for any exhibitor daring to respect such public senti-
ment. In all fairness it must be admitted that the police
really have no option in the matter. They are sworn to
enforce the State law while it remains on the statute
books. There is but one way to change the situation.
The law now on the statute books must be amended. We
are glad to learn that steps looking toward that end are
under way. A bill will be introduced at Trenton which
will allow every municipality within the State to decide
this question for itself. If such a measure can be passed
it w'ill solve the whole question. It stands to reason
that public sentiment on this problem will vary in differ-
ent localities. An old rustic settlement in the interior of
the State and a modern manufacttiring town on the banks
of the Hudson in the shadow of the metropolis are two
obviously dift'erent communities.
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EATING sawdust or masticating chaff" are just about
as pleasant pastimes as looking at overcensored
pictures would be. Somewhere in the Good Book
a story is told of a confection made of fat and hair. The
dainty morsel produced acute indigestion in the entrails
of a dragon, causing that unlucky beast to go into a sud-
den decline. Censorial flavoring of pictures has abotit
the same effect. If Crafts and his crowd are allowed to
censor the motion picttires of the country motion picture
houses will be visited by an epidemic of public disfavor
which none will be able to survive.
* * *
EXHIBITORS who are opposed to censorship have
an important and immediate and practical duty to
perform. All along tlie borders and yes even a
good ways beyond the borders of the censorship States
films are displayed bearing the legend ''Approved by
the Pennsylvania censors'" or "(Dhio censors." The
writer has seen these hideous tails on films
displayed in non-censorship States. New Jersey
and Delaware and Maryland are bad offenders in that
respect. In Camden, in Atlantic City, in Trenton, in \Vil-
mington, in Dover, in Baltimore, in Washington there are
altogether too many motion picture houses advertising
the censor boards of Pennsylvania and Ohio. West Vir-
ginia and Virginia are not much better. The stamp of
censorial approval has been seen even in some theaters
in the Bronx. Of course, the exchanges are to blame in
the first place, but they plead lack of time. It's a poor
excuse for such a serious offence as disseminating the
dangerotis microbes of censorship. There is no excuse
for the exhibitor. Let him use his scissors freely. Cut
the censorship "ad." out of your film and if you haven't
a pair of scissors handy use your pocket knife or tear it
out. They have no right to send it to you in the first
instance. The writer personally knows of one case where
this constant display of the censor board advertisement
has resulted in local censorship. Exhibitors, in the name
of common sense, stop advertising your own worst ene-
mies. Use your screens for better purposes.
* * *
FROM the diary of a press agent having had ex-
perience : "Publicity is a coy maiden. When you
try to force her she disappears. She may be won
by waiting."
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Sex Drama'
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
February 19, 1916
EXACTLY what is meant by "Sex Drama" awaits
the lexicographer. The term is subject to wide
difference of interpretation, but the significance
most generally understood in this country has probably
grown out of our attitude toward French plays, particu-
larly those of the '"eternal triangle." If we were to judge
France by the work of her dramatists, we could not help
thinking that French people lay too much stress on sex.
Much that their playwrights have to say on the subject
in their outspoken way disturbs us as much by its frank-
ness as it does by an ethical standpoint somewhat opposed
to our own.
"Love is the one subject," says Donnay, "which every
member of the audience understands, and a dramatist
must, of course, appeal to the masses." He is reflecting
French life as he finds it, and he is probably sincere in
writing a play such as "Amants." That he is able to
treat the subject of conjugal infidelity with grace and
charm, beautifying it with delicate sentiment, dignifying
it by subtle character analysis, is because he is a veritable
artist, but that beauty and dignity would be lost in trans-
lation, what is gross remaining, an unpleasant residuum.
While an artist of rare ability may handle a perilous
subject with such skill as to strip it of ofifence, the clumsy
artisan, hammering out an adaptation, may only thrust
into prominence whatever is repulsive. At best he would
be a follower of Strindberg, who says, "Let us have a
theater where we can be shocked, where we can have
revealed to us what has hitherto lain veiled behind theo-
logical or esthetic preconceptions." Such a theater would
necessarily be devoted to the presentation of what is un-
natural in our social structure or to the emphasis of what
is morbid in human nature.
To brutalize French drama in one or another process
of transformation is not to reflect French life, nor can
it be honestly claimed that any such gross transformation
reflects American life and ideals. Sex impulse the world
over furnishes the teller of stories with a rich field of
varied material, providing the central line of interest in
a very large proportion of novels and plays. Any author
of intelligence is aware that "love is the one subject which
every member of the audience understands," but that does
not imply a limitation to the monotonous eternal triangle
of husband, wife and lover.
"Sex Drama," in a broader and more varied sense,
offers much that is tragic and even more that is comic in
the clash between all that is masculine on one side and all
that is feminine on the other, but it is not so easy to differ-
entiate the sexes as is commonly imagined. It is ex-
tremely difficult — it is ordinarily impossible — for a scien-
tist to determine whether a human skeleton is that of a
male or of a female being, and authors soon find that a
careful examination of masculine and feminine character-
istics reveals a confusing similarity of structure. The
difference is largely that of individuals.
Nearly all stories consider men and women as types
of the race, not of one or the other sex, unconsciously
recognizing the old empirical dual sexuality, the presence
in man of a womanish strain, or in woman distinctly
paternal characteristics. Such stories do not clear the
way in the matter of sex discrimination, but lead us deeper
into the jungle. Given exactly equal conditions of hered-
ity and environment, it might be reasonably doubted that
character differences exist.
•Copyriglit, 1916. by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
They do exist. Possibly the secret 'of all of them is
to be found in the maternal instinct. A splendid woman
can become completely and contentedly occupied witlji
children, identifying herself only with what her husband
creates simply for the love she bears him, but not really
interesting herself in those creations further than that
they bear upon the welfare of her children. This is often
true of her home, especially when she is childless. She
becomes so absorbed in its regulation that his irregularity
of arrival perpetually jars her sense of fitness.
She especially aims to beautify with cleanliness and
taste the common dwelling-place. In her intense desire
for aft'ection and her love of beauty lie qualities not in-
sistently masculine. The average small boy hates to have
his face washed, and the average man, living where there
are only men, will wear a shirt until it drops oft. The fact
that a man's sensibilities become more or less indurated
by intense devotion to work seldom meets with woman's
approval — for her, love is ever the well-spring of exist-
ence. She must love some animate thing, even if it is
only an old cat, to the last days of her life.
Heart hunger with man is intermittent. It occurs to
him at all kinds of unexpected moments. The flash of a
bright eye beneath a half-lowered lash, the faintest dimple
of a feminine smile, and he forgets the business engage-
ment he intended to keep. There is a lot of comedy in
his erratic heart-hunger and a lot of tragedy in the heart-
ache it causes. Close analysis brings to light many sex
differences, most of them suggesting stories of infinite
variety, nearly all interesting to the average audience,
hence it seems unnecessary to use the coarser elements of
sex relation for any form of drama.
Of course there are plenty of weaklings and warped
minds in any mixed crowd. Some of them revel in penny-
ante and fairly glow with excitement over losing sixteen
cents in one night's play. Others grow positively devil-
ish when they first burn brandy on the sugar of a demi-
tasse at a fifty-cent French table d'hote. Their idea of
having a good time is often confused with an odor of
stale beer and they will gloat over a lurid poster promis-
ing either a chamber-of-horrors performance or one
reasonably sure to call for action by the authorities.
Screen presentations appealing to low taste, produced
to brutalize rather than beautify love, are often called
examples of "sex drama," whereas many of them are but
examples of the limit of a decadent mind, one which
measures all humanity by its own imperfect standard.
In process of deterioration, such minds are intent only
on the demoralization of human life in its flower. They
have no eft'ect on the normal and fully matured taste, no
other effect than that of nausea.
Our baser impulses need refining rather than stimulus
We have learned to idealize love, to sweeten and beautify
it through all the arts of expression. This does not mean
that our blood shall not run red with intense feeling, but
that our very passions shall grow more beautiful with our
unfolding of character. Love can be all that love ever
was and a thousand times more. Human nature may be
superb in breasting a torrent of desire — it is pitiful when
wallowing in the mire. The dramatist who lowers and
cheapens the supreme sentiment which brought him into
the world must surely forget the world's dearest gift,
the benediction of a mother's eternal love.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1101
The Trend Is Upward
By W. Stephen Bush.
MAW thanks to Melvin G. Winstock, who has fav-
ored us with a most interesting and readable reply
to the Cassandra-like waihng of our esteemed
correspondent, Mr. Hoskins of Chicago. Mr. Winstock
says :
"I make it my business every week personally to view-
every real feature on the market, selecting as I do the
attractions for six big theatres. I must candidly confess
that I would write down as most exceptional any human
being who cannot tind in most of the current releases
an inexhaustible mine of intellectual and moral inspi-
ration."
Now this is expert testimony and the testimony of an
eye-witness besides. I think it is entitled to great con-
sideration. Another telling point in Mr. Winstock's let-
ter is his contention that the purveyors of public enter-
tainment would quickly starve to death if they depended
on the patronage of reformers and captious critics. He
drives his argument home in this compelling fashion :
"A national photodrama cannot depend for its inspiration
upon any small portion of the people. It must derive its
inspiration from and make its appeal to the psychology of
the multitude. That our art has become the fifth largest
industry in the United States is a direct result of the fact
that producers are striving earnestly and honestly for higher
and better things. Of course, there are exQeptions. I have
seen a flock of buzzards in a field of lilies. They did not
stay long. The company was not congenial."
\\'riting from Seattle, Wash., Mr. Winstock comments
tipon the all-pervading popular interest in motion pictures.
Says he :
"With us there is no topic so upon the tongue of the
multitude as thfe drama of the screen. You cannot go to
club, hotel corridor, barbershop or church without finding
many quite willing and even eager to discuss pictures.
The subject has even been touched upon by our local
hoard of censors."
Mr. Winstock fastens the epithet "Puritanical" on Chi-
cago. We leave it to Mr. Hoskins to shake off this sharp-
pointed and vibrant arrow shot at his good old home
town.
We cannot help enjoying Mr. Winstock's optimistic
conclusion which is to this effect:
"American photodramatic art is in process of evolution.
Its trend is upward. If newspapers, magazines and the
people will but help, the silent drama will do' more toward
shaping national destiny than any other one force in our
national life."
No Surrender and No Compromise
By W. Stephen Bush.
ON this question of Federal Censorship there will be
no surrender and no compromise. One of the com-
panies which was claimed to be in favor of Federal
Censorship has 'since emphatically disavowed any inten-
tion of favoring the Crafts Bill or any similar measure.
The president of the Paramount Pictures Corporation,
William W. Hodkinson, says that he has never heard
any solid substantial arguments against Federal Censor-
ship. If this is so the fault does not lie with the opponents
of censorship. They have made their faith known and
they have given the reasons for their faith night and day,
in season and out of season.
We are opposed to censorship as a matter of principle.
Censorship muzzles free expression. That reason is
enough for any American. There are special reasons,
however, why the motion picture men oppose censorship.
National President Herrington objects to it because it
robs the motion picture of all of its entertainment value.
I would only send my very worst enemies to a motion
picture show which had been censored by Crafts and his
tribe. The motion picture thus censored might be a
soporific of the highest quality, but as an entertainment
it wouldn't be worth two cents. Really, the exhibitor is
in a position to judge. Business has not increased in the
censorship States. On the other hand we have noticed
no marked moral improvement in any of the censorship
States. The people of New York and New Jersey, for
instance, see, day after day, the very pictures which
Breitinger will not allow his Pennsyh'anians to gaze at.
In spite of all, the average of morality is not a bit affect-
ed when the train crosses the Delaware, whether it's
going east or west.
No use wasting many more words about the new
Crafts bill, which we are told has the explicit approval
of the president of the Paramount. We have pointed out
that in some respects it is worse than the old one and
that is saying the limit.
We don't have to tell our readers that we have nailed
the Anti-Censorship Slogan to the mast of the good old
ship "Moving Picture World." It's been flying there
for some tiine in good weather and in bad. It will stay
there. Thanks to the many friends and readers who have
taken the trouble to write us commending our stand.
Directors, Please Take Notice
By W. Stephen Bush.
AN ESTEEMED friend and reader of The Moving
Picture World, a Catholic clergyman in Montana,
voices a very just complaint against the misrepre-
sentation of the priests of his church on the motion
picture screen. Here is one part of his vigorous protest:
"Why do some producers of moving pictures persist in
slapping their Catholic patrons in the face, when intention-
ally or otherwise they make the cure, the padre or the
parish priest perform acts on the screen entirely at variance
with the teachings of the church or their every-day mode of
living? Now you'll see a Franciscan monk dressed in the
penitential gown of his order harboring a 'ward,' an attrac-
tive young lady on the screen and bestowing 'fatherly atten-
tions' on her, caressing her, etc., which if known tc his
superiors would be sufficient reason for his being unfrocked
and sent out into the world in disgrace. Don't these pro-
ducers know that no monks or members of Catholic orders
are allowed to have female wards or even permit their en-
trance into the sacred confines of their monastery beyond
the parlor? Again we see the priest on the screen imper-
sonated by a so-called actor who has not the least idea
of how a priest looks or acts in every-day life. Either you
see frivolity or abandon written on his face with an utter
lack of clerical decorum in his behavior, thereby ridiculing
the sacred calling of the Catholic clergy, or you'll find
him fashioned after a type of Pharisaical and affected
■gentleman' of the funny papers with eyes rolling in holy
terror, hands folded downwards in a holier-than-thou atti-
tude and trying to bless himself in such an awkward way
that it is apparent his impersonator has only a long-
distance acquaintance with the character he represents. Then
again, we'll see him perform ceremonies and rites that are
either absolutely impossible under the circumstances, or
against all the teachings of even the little catechism taught
the six-year-old tots in our Sunday schools. Take the fig-
ure of the cure in "Helene of the North," the beautiful play
with Marguerite Clark in the title role. Apart from the
fact that the priest in the story is a 'Deus ex machina,' and
might well have been left out of it only for the ridiculous
part he was scheduled to play in the last act, we see him
perform a marriage ceremony that is no contract whatever in
a legal, moral or ecclesiastical sense. He is seen 'marrying'
Helene to a Canadian constable when the girl in question
is under the impression that she is marrying Pierre, the
Canadian half-breed. In order to do this he performs the
ceremony in Latin, which, curiously enough, is understood
by the constable. He alone is aware of the contract he is
entering into. Since when is a contract valid when one of
the participants or contractors is ignorant of the essentials
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February 19, 1916
of the contract? It is not necessary to be able to quote
the theological impediment of error to see the absurdity ot
a marriage ceremony like the above; common sense should
have told the author of the play and its producers that they
were not only insulting Catholic intelligence, but styling
themselves as incompete"nt to picture life in its more serious
aspects.
Our esteemed correspondent calls attention to the
friendly attitude of the Catholic church toward the mo-
tion picture and also to the fact that Catholics "constitute
a consideral)le element of the theatre-going public." "We
are not complaining," he says further, "about the motion
pictures emptying our churches on Sunday evening. The
church that cannot compete with the theatre in holding her
people to the practice of their religion had better take
stock of herself to determine what's wrong in her own
vitals rather than try to eliminate competition by
smothering the other fellow."
The remedy of our correspondent for these constant
blunders and misrepresentations is very simple. It is
described in such convincing and vigorous fashion that
we reprint it in full :
"Let non-Catholic authors and actors, when dealing with
topic or persons Catholic, study their subject as they would
any other, by seeking advice there where it can best be
had— the local clergy. In impersonating a Catholic clergy-
man let them remember that the priest is just an ordinary
human being, and that any gentleman with common sense
and decency, by simply turning his collar around and dress-
ing and acting conservatively, is bound to make a good
priest on the screen. Yes, let him smoke a cigar in his
study or walk around his garden in his shirt sleeves, rather
than go to the other extreme to which our Lord referred
when He spoke of 'plastered graves, hypocrites and vipers.'"
The Historic Event
By W. Stephen Bush.
WE ARE still near enough to the Great Event of
January 27 to make congratulations timely. The
Great Event, of course, is the annual dinner of
the Motion Picture Board of Trade and the now historic
visit of the President of the United States. The Presi-
dent showed a statesmanlike shrewdness and vision in ac-
cording so much attention to the motion picture. The
tnotion picture was honored, but it was hoiiored upon a
basis of merit rather than upon an assumption of favor.
We would much rather have it so.
One lesson stands out pre-eminently: The industry
dare not for a moment forget its vast and growing re-
sponsibilities to the public. The recognition by the Presi-
dent of the importance and dignity of the New Art makes
it more than ever our duty to keep the screen free from
all that is objectionable on moral grounds.
In whatever achievements we have attained equal shares
of credit go to every branch of the industry. Producer,
distributor and exhibitor all have done their part. The
credit for the arrangement of the dinner goes to J. W.
Binder, the executive secretary of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade.
ZOE BECH, CHILD ACTRESS, WITH UNIVERSAL.
There's another pretty blue-eyed blonde at Universal and
she is attracting a lot of attention. Blondes with blue eyes
and blessed with good looks are numerous at the Univer-
sal Company's big picture plant. But the one in question
is a real beauty and an actress of proven ability, even
though she is only five years old.
Tlie pretty blue-eyed blonde about whom we are writing
is little 7oe Bech, who hereafter will be known as the Uni-
versal baby. Zoe, who formerly lived in Chicago, has been
appearing in motion pictures since she was a year old,
making her debut with the Selig Polyscope Company. She
has appeared in more than thirty-five pictures produced by
the Biograph company, in each of which she played child
leads.
A Week of Mutuals
Masterpictures De Luxe for the Week of February 14 Offer
Some Good Numbers.
WITH the week of February 14 the Mutual Film Cor-
poration's new six features a week policy — three
Mutual Masterpictures, de luxe edition, and three
three-reel features — will be in full swing, although a depar-
ture from the general rule will be made in the release of
"Silas Marner," a seven-reel feature, instead of the usual
five-reel length.
"Silas Marner" is one of the most pretentious feature pic-
tures ever presented by the Mutual. In the leading role, as
the classic weaver-miser, is Frederick Warde, the celebrated
Shakesperean actor, who makes' his bow to Mutual audiences.
George Eliot's novel has been ably translated into picture
form by a splendid cast of Thanhouser players, under the
direction of Ernest Warde, the son of the star. "Silas Mar-
ner" will be released on February 19.
This same week will serve to introduce a second new
Mutual star to the motion picture world. On February 17
Marguerite Courtot, the charming little Gaumont star, will
appear in her first Masterpicture, de lu.xe edition, in "The
Dead Alive," a story of quality, written especially for her.
The remaining Masterpicture, de luxe edition, of the week
is "Life's Blind Alley," which really leads off the week, being
released on Monday, February 14. This picture, which is
one of the most human dramas ever put on the screen, was
made by the American Film Company and features May
Allison and Harold Lockwood.
The three three-reel dramas for Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday are "A Modern Sphinx," "Outwitted" and "When
the Light Came." There is always something alluring about
the colorful atmosphere of Egypt and the mystery of the
Sphinx. Winifred Greenwood, the American star, is seen
in one of her most fascinating impersonations as Asa, a
maiden of the Nile, in this American drama.
"Outwitted," a drama in which Lady, a clever collie, out-
wits two villains in their plot to steal a goodly sum of money
along with a young lady's affections, will be the Thanhouser
three-reel offering of Wednesday, February 16. Aside from
the valuable dog, there are in the cast Wayne .A.rcy and
Hazel Kirk, popular Thanhouser players.
Thomas Chatterton is responsible for the excellently pro-
duced American drama of Friday, February 18, entitled
"When the Light Came," and Anna Little is responsible for
some charming acting in her role of Martha Merrill, the
leading lady. Mr. Chatterton himself plays the hero role —
that of Jim Morton, ranchman.
The Vogue comedies of Thursday. February 17, and Sun-
day, February 20, are funny pictures of that quality which
the name Vogue alone stands for. "At the End of His
Rope" features Rube Miller and Madge Kirby, who are sup-
ported by Alice Neice and Arthur Travares. The picture
is directed by Rube Muller. "Heaven Will Protect a Work-
ing Goil" — and it might be added help her escape in a "fliv-
ver"— is a screaming farce comedy which features Russ
Powell and Priscilla Dean. It was produced under the
direction of Jack Dillon.
The Beauty comedies for the week of February 14 are
"Ella Wanted to Elope" and "The Battle of Cupidovitch,"
both of them stirring picturizations of life when Cupid's
arrows have struck home. Ella in the former picture is
looking for romance with a capital R. She is dying to
elope. Her mother knows it and tries to fix it up with her
attorney so that the child may have her little elopement
but be deserted before the minister has tied the knot. The
affair is fixed up and results in a tangle such as Neva Ger-
ber, the American star, only can untangle. Appearing with
Miss Gerber are Lucille Ward, William Carroll and Richard
Rosson. Dick Rosson, Carol Hallovvay, John Steppling,
John Sheehan and Mary Talbot are in the cast of "The
Battle of Cupidovitch."
Mutual Weekly No. 59, showing glimpses of world events,
and "See America First" No. 20 and "Keeping LTp With the
Joneses" will complete the list of Mutual releases for the
week of February 14.
ABANDONS EDITORIAL FOR SCREEN WOI?K.
Tohn Sackor, former editor of the Photoplaycrs' Weekly,
and who for several months past has been playing juvenile
leads with the Malibu company at Santa Monica, has joined
the Llnivcrsal's forces at their western studios, where he
has been cast for a character part in Francis Ford's produc-
tion of "The Madcap Queen of Corona," in which Grace
Cunard enacts the leading role.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Knickerbocker vs. Triangle
Effort to Oust Motion Pictures as Inferior Grade of Amuse-
ment Meets With Stout Resistance — Motion for
Injunction Adjourned Until Thursday, Feb. 10.
ON TL'ESDA^'. Fel)riiary 1, papers were served on the
Triangle Film Corporation as lessees of the Knicker-
bocker theater, Broadway and 38th street, New York,
in a suit brought by Robert W. Goelet, owner of the prop-
erty and others, to enjoin them from conducting what was
alleged to be third class performances in showing pictures
continuously at popular prices and thus damaging the char-
acter of the theater which was alleged to be first class.
A hearing was set for Friday, February 4.
The allegations of the plaintififs that a motion p'cture ex-
hibition at popular prices tended to degrade the theater
has precipitated a contest between the motion picture and
the theatrical interests and the former have flocked to the
suoport of the Triangle without regard to affiliations. This
was proved when the matter came up in Fart II. of the
Supreme Court on February 4. The answer of the de-
fendants was submitted by W. N. Seligsburg as counsel.
It was voluminous and included affidavits from a large
number of motion picture men, all tending to show that there
had been no violation of the terms of the lease as viewed
by the motion picture fraternity and by theatrical man-
agers and producers, who have entered the latter field
while retaining their position in the realm of the spoken
drama.
Among the signers of affidavits were Harry H. Aitken,
president of the Triangle Film corporation ; Lawrence An-
holt, manager of the Park theater; .\le.xander Lambert, mu-
sician and principal of a musical school and studio at 792
Lexington avenue; Henry J. Brock, who conducts a chain
of theaters in New York, Buffalo. Toronto, Ottawa and
Montreal; Henry I. McMahon, Boston manager for "The
Birth of a Nation;" Leon Langsfeld, manager of the Broad-
way theater, Broadway at 41st street; Lyman O. Fiske,
manager of the Dramatic Mirror; Frederick F. Schrader,
playwright and dramatic critic; Harry R. Raver, manager
of "Cabiria," and S. L. Rothapfel, manager of the Knicker-
bocker theater and of the new Rialto theater, under con-
struction and now nearing completion.
Affidavits by Messrs. Al. Hayman and Daniel Frohman
in connection with previous litigation of a similar character
were introduced through filing certified copies. Harry G.
Sommers, author of the only affidavit filed by the plaintiff,
was quoted in support of the defence through the filing of
letters over his signature in which he advocated the reduc-
tion of prices, which he subsequently swore constituted a
cause for declaring the terms of the lease violated.
Messrs. Cary and Carroll, 59 Wall street, counsel for Mr.
Goelet, declared themselves unprepared to proceed after
viewing the avalanche of evidence introduced by Attorney
Seligsburg. and were given until Thursday, February 10, to
file answering and opposing aflidavits. Argument of the mo-
tion for an injunction was set for Thursday, February 10.
Mr. Aitken, in his affidavit, makes known some of the
inner secrets of the motion picture business, for instance,
that the standard of seat valuation is reversed when that
■form of amusement follows the spoken drama. "The front
rows of the ground, or orchestra floor, are the best seats
for spoken plays," he avers, while "at motion picture plays
these seats are too near, and the best seats are those at the
front of the balcony."
Mr. .\itken goes into the history of the lease of the Knick-
erbocker theater from Mr. Goelet to Messrs. Klaw & Er-
langer. A!. Hayman and Charles Frohman, and from the lat-
ter to himself. Mr. Sommers was manager of the theater
at the time he secured it, he swore, and continued in that
capacity until on or about January 8, when his services were
dispensed with and Samuel L. Rothapfel was installed as
manager.
"Plaintiff made no objection to the presentation of motion
pictures while Mr. Sommers was continued as manager in
charge of the Knickerbocker theater," continued Mr. .Aitken.
The latter cited the fact that "Cabiria" played a long en-
gagement at the theater with $1 as the highest price charged
for admission; that Mr. Sommers advocated and endorsed in
writing a reduction of the prices charged under the Triangle
management, and that there was no complaint of any kind
until Mr. Rothapfel readjusted the prices in accordance
with moving picture standards, charging $2 and $1.50 for
box, loge and the choice of balcony seats and SO and 25
cents for the rest of the house.
He then delved into theatrical history to show that the
Astor, Liberty, Criterion, New York, Strand and Broadway
and other Manhattan theaters had enjoyed a fling of moving
picture operation without having had their class altered or
their renting value impaired. The upward trend to the north
in affairs theatrical and not the presence of films, he averred
is responsible for a diminished rental value for the Knicker-
bocker theater.
S. L. Rothapfel gave a detailed review of the performances
he is presenting at the Knickerbocker, declaring them first
class in every respect "and equal to any entertainment of
their nature given anywhere in the United States or abroad,
and patronized by the same class of patrons who patronize
the other first class theaters of New York." The remainder
of his affidavit is devoted to an analysis of the performance
and of the prices charged.
.-M. Hayman, as general manager for the late Charles
Frohman, is then quoted as having deposed as follows:
"The producing of photo dratna in a 'first class theater' is not
calculated to in any way diminish tlie value of such theater,
iT to injure its reputation as a 'first class tlieater.' The price
of admission to a theater does not determine whether or no
it be a 'first class house.' this is regulated solely by the man-
ner that the same is conducted and tnanaged, and not other-
wise."
The evidence, as introduced, is believed to indicate the full
positior. of the moving picture interests as a whole, although
the defendants will have further opportunity to amplify their
defense after the introduction of the plaintiff's evidence at
Thursday's hearing.
New Jersey Threatened With Censorship
Bill Introduced in Trenton at the Instance of the Holy
Name Societies.
AT the session of the New Jersey Legislature opening
for the week of February 7, a bill has been introduced
proposing to create a state board of censors whose
approval will be necessary before films may be shown in
the State, probably will be introduced in the Legislature
Monday night. The bill was drafted by a cotnmittee of the
Essex County division of the State Federation of Holy
Name Societies and has received the indorsement of repre-
sentatives from other divisions and of P. A. Dwyer, of
Paterson, president of the State Federation, at a meeting
in this city.
Those who attended the meeting were Hubert J. Rowe,
Robert Powers and Rev. M. P. Corcoran, rector of St. John's
Catholic Church, the three representing the Essex Division;
Frank J. Reardon of Jersey City, representing the Hudson
County Division; Charles McCarthy of the Passaic County
Division and Mr. Dwyer. The bill was drafted by Mr. Rowe
and Michael J. Tansey.
Regulation of the character of pictures shown, even though
passed by the informal national board of censors, is con-
sidered necessary by representatives of the Holy Name
societies.
The New Jersey exhibitors are thoroughly aware of the
dangers which threaten them if this bill were enacted into
a law. Following the plan of the New York exhibitors they
propose to hold a state convention at Trenton, the State
capital, in order to impress the Legislators with their numbers
and their power. A committee has been appointed to make
the necessary arrangements. It is believed that the sponsors
of the bill and its supporters are animated by sincere motives
and have the best of intentions. An effort will be made to
get into touch with them and convince them of the earnest
desire of all producers and exhibitors to have none but clean
pictures.
JAMES YOUNG SUES SELZNICK.
Jaines Young, husband of Clara Kimball Young, has coin-
menced an action in the Supreme Court against Lewis J.
Selznick for alienation of the affections of his wife. He;
claims damages to the amount of $100,000. Mr. Selznick, in
his answer, denies all the allegations in Mr. YouTig's com-
plaint and says that the trouble of the Youngs commenced
long before he became interested in the artistic success of
Mrs. Young.
JACK GRAY WITH NICHOLS-FINN COMPANY.
Jack Gray has resigned from the Vitagraph Company to
accept a position with the Nichols-Finn Advertising Com-
pany, and will be in charge of the company's offices at 200
Fifth avenue. New York. George H. Sheldon, who was
in temporary charge of the offices since the resignation of
Mr. Kuhn, has turned the affairs of the company over to Mr.
Gray and returned to Chicago.
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Censorship Threatens New York
Assemblyman Ahearn, of Brooklyn, Introduces Vicious
Measure in Albany — Unless Sta4:e Meeting March 1st and
2d at Albany Acts, New York Will Have
Censorship by July 1st.
By W. Stephen Bush.
NEW YORK is now actually threatened with the worst
posible form of censorship. Assemblyman Ahearn, of
Brooklyn, has introduced a State censorship bill at
Albany, which has been referred to the Committee on Codes.
The bill is much worse than the censorship laws in Kansas,
Ohio or Pennsylvania. Appointment of the State censors
is made by the Governor "with the advice and consent of
the senate." This phrasing makes it sure that the appoint-
ments will be purely political. No appeal from the decisions
of the censors is allowed. Their findings are absolute and the
exhibitor or producer must abide by them, no matter how
unreasonable they may seem.
The act is to take eiTect on the first of July of this year.
This means that in a little more than four months we will
have the worst censorship in the country, unless the organ-
ized and the unorganized exhibitors rally in one grand im-
pressive protest against the measure.
Motion pictures in the censorship states have lost much
of their popularity. The butchering and mutilating of films
by the censors simply spoils the motion picture entertain-
ment and results in direct losses to the exhibitors.
Exhibitors Must Act.
The exhibitors can beat this measure if they vyill get busy
at once. A grand rally of motion picture exhibitors is pro-
posed FOR MARCH 1ST and 2D at ALBANY. Albany is
the place for a strong demonstraLion of motion picture men.
At Albany the legislature is in session. It will be in session
March 1st and 2d. These days have been chosen to make
sure that the legislators will be in Albany when the grand
rally of exhibitors takes place. Shake off your indifference
and prepare for the great state meeting at once. Write either
to State President Lee A. Ochs or to the Moving Picture
World of your intention to be there.
The advocates of this measure will make a desperate fight
for its passage. For them the defeat or the victory of this
bill will mean nothing but notoriety, to you, exhibitors, the
failure or passage of the measure is surely a question of life
and death. With all the life and humor and sensation cen-
sored out of your films the public will stay away from your
houses. Act without delay. Remember the time, March
1st and 2d, the place, Albany, Ten Eyck Hotel. Get busy.
Full Text of the Bill.
The .full text of the proposed censorship measure is printed
below :
AN ACT
to amend the state boards and commissions law, in relation to creating
a state board of censors to regulate moving picture exhibitions.
SECTION 1. Chapter fitty-six ot the laws of nineteen hundred and
nine entitled "An act in relation to state boards and commissions con-
stituting chapter fifty-four ot the consolidated laws," is hereby amended
by inserting therein a new article one, in place ot such article inad-
vertently repealed by chapter six hundred and forty-seven of the laws
of nineteen hundred and eleven, to read as follows :
ARTICLE 1.
Short Title.
SECTION 1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "state
boards and commissions law."
SECTION 2. Such chapter is hereby amended by inserting therein a
new article two, in place of such article repealed by chapter six hun-
dred and forty-seven of the laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, to read
as follows :
ARTICLE 11.
STATE BOARD OP CENSORS; MOVING PICTURE EXHIBITS.
SECTION n. State board ot censors.
SECTION fi. Powers and duties of the board.
SECTION 7. Description of moving picture films or reels to be fur-
nished by vendors, lessors or proprietors.
SECTION 8. Unapproved films, reels and views not to be exhibited;
penalties.
SECTION 0. Salaries of censors.
SECTION 10. Records and reports.
SECTION 11. Examination fees.
SECTION .■). State board of censors. The state board ot censors Is
hereby established, to consist of three members, to be known as moving
picture censors. Such censors shall be appointed by the governor, by
and with the advice and consent of the senate tor a period of six years,
from the first day of January, on which the term of office ot one censor
shall expire on January first, nineteen hundred and eighteen ; one on
January first, nineteen hundred and twenty, and one on January first,
nineteen hundred and twenty-two. The board shall elect one of its
members to be president, to act as such during the term of his appoint-
ment as member of such hoard. The members of such board shall be
persons duly qualified for performing its power and duties.
The board may employ a secretary, and such clerks and agents as it
may deem necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this
fl,rticlG
SECTION G. Powers and duties of the board. The board of censors
shall examine all moving picture films or reels, and approve such as
shall be moral and proper, and shall disapprove such as are sacrilegious,
obscene, indecent or immoral and. as shall tend to debase or corrupt the
morals. Upon each moving picture film or reel approved by the board,
the board shall cause to be placed the words "Approved by the New York
State board of censors," accompanied with the date of such approval.
The board shall have general power and authority to supervise and
regulate the display of all moving picture films or reels in all places
within the state. Such power and authority shall include the power to
Inquire into and investigate, and to have displayed for the benefit of the
board, the moving picture films or reels intended to be displayed.
SECTION 7. Description of moving picture films or reels to be fur-
nished by vendors, lessors or proprietors. It shall be the duty of every
person, firm, association or corporation intending to sell, rent or exhibit
any moving picture films or reels within the state to furnish to the
board whenever the board shall so require a description thereof, in-
cluding a description of the scenes and purposes of such moving pictures
and to display the same for examination by the board, with reference to
its approval or disapproval thereof.
SECTION S. Unapproved films, reels and views not to be exhibited;
penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
exhibit or use any moving picture film or reel unless such film or reel
shall have been approved by the board of censors under this article.
A person, firm, association or corporation exhibiting or using any unap-
proved moving picture film or reel, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars for the first
offense and not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dol-
lars for each subsequent offense. The unlawful use or exhibit of any
such film reel or view, shall be deemed and held a separate violation as
to each separate film or reel for each day that the same is exhibited or
used. All fines recovered under this section shall be paid into the state
treasury.
SECTION 9. Salaries of censors. The members of such board shall
each receive an annual salary of five thousand dollars, together with the
actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of
this article. Each member of such board shall give a bond to the people
of the state in the sum of three thousand dollars, to be approved as to
sureties, by the state comptroller. Such bonds shall be conditioned upon
the faithful performance of the duties of the censors executing the
same. Each bond shall have two or more sureties, or in lieu thereof,
a surety company authorized to transact business in this state. Each
such bond shall be filed with the state comptroller.
SECTION 10. Records and reports. The board shall keep an accurate
record of all examinations made by it, noting such pictures as shall be
disapproved with the reasons for withholding approval. It shall report
annually, on or before the fifteenth day of January, to the legislature
and governor and shall file a duplicate with the state comptroller. Such
report shall show: A record of its meetings and an abstract of its pro-
ceedings during the preceding year; the results of any and all ex-
aminations or investigations made by it, such statements, facts and ex-
planations as will disclose the actual workings and operation of the
board. A statement in detail of the necessary traveling and other ex-
penses and disbursements of the members of the board and its em-
I)loyees, expenses of the board in carrying out the provisions of this
article and the amount of examination fees received by the board and
paid over to the state treasurer during such year.
SECTION 11. Examination fees. For each examination made by the
board of censors under this article, the vendor, lessor or proprietor cf
the film or reel examined shall pay to the board a fee of two dollars
and fifty cents for each such film or reel so examined. No film or reel
shall be examined, or any picture shown therefrom examined, until such
fee shall have been paid. Such fee shall be paid over monthly to the
state treasurer as provided to the state finance law ; but the legislature
shall appropriate annually the necessary moneys for paying salaries and
expenses under this article.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect July first, nineteen hundred
and sixteen, except as to the appointment of censors under section five
of the-state board and commissions law a^ added by this act, and as to
such provisions, this act shall take effect immediately.
SOME BLUEBIRD BRANCH MANAGERS.
General Manager H. H. Hoffman, of Bluebird Photoplays,
has began the announcement of managers lately appointed to
represent Bluebird interests in various territories. Sol J.
Berman is the New York manager, established in commodious
offices on the seventh floor of the Mecca Building.
Boston offices have been opened at 205 Pleasant street, w^ith
Frank Jaques in charge. Mr. Jaques was formerly connected
with the Boston Photo-Play Co., and later was manager of
the Globe theater, Brockton. He will supervise operations
in the New England territory around Boston.
C. G. Sidney, formerly manager of the United Film Service,
in Albany, has been made representative for Bluebirds in
Eastern territory, with headquarters in Albany.
In Detroit, Robert S. Bedell will represent Bluebird in-
terests. He has lately been with the Majestic Feature Cor-
poration and was formerly with Broadway Feature Films Co.,
in both instances located in Detroit.
MISS NILSSON SEEKS LOCAL COLOR.
Anna Q. Nilsson, the motion picture actress, spent an entire
week in a lower East Side settlement house in New York
City to gain local color for the photoplay, "To Him That
Hath," in which she is appearing opposite Robert Warwick
for the Premo. Miss Nilsson is cast for the role of a young
society girl who wearies of her artificial life and goes into
settlement work. The young Swedish star had never been
inside of a settlement house, so her director gained permis-
sion for her to live in one for seven days. She attended sew-
ing, cooking and dancing classes, and even assisted the dra-
matic coach in putting on a play. Miss Nilsson was so fas-
cinated by her glimpse into settlement life that she has con-
sented to give one evening a week to the coaching of ama-
teur dramatics.
February 19. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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American's New Chicago Home
"Flying A" Company Occupies $200,000 Establishment —
Handsomely Appointed Offices and Work Rooms.
AMERICAN FILM COMPANY, Incorporated, now is "at
home" in a spick and span and spacious new building
at 6227-35 Broadway, Chicago. At a cost of approxi-
mately $200,000, an entire new plant has been erected in
THE tHEDICM FILM COMPAMY. IKCORPOR
New Home of American Film Company, Inc., Chicago.
Chicago to house the American and its ever-growing activi-
ties. The new structure is of brick and terra cotta, two and
one-half stories in height, and each floor has an area of
9,000 square feet. Work of construction was begun April
1. 1915. President Hutchinson and his army of co-workers
expected to occupy the new home some weeks before the
holidays. An extensive strike, which tied up building opera-
S. S. Hutchinson, President American Film Company, Inc.,
at Desk in New American Offices, Chicago.
lions in Chicago for a period of nearly two months, proved
a severe blow to the hopes of moving in before Old Man
Winter closed his fist on the Windy City.
The buildings formerly occupied by the American are
moved back close to the "L" tracks and are being used as
store rooms and for other activities in connection with
the greatly increased output of the American.
The former projection room still is in use. but a new one
also is in operation. It is in this new projection room,
fitted with four Motioscope motor drive projectors, that
representatives of the trade press sit weekly on Thursdays
to review forthcoming American releases.
The new projection room is some 60 feet long by 20 wide.
It is fitted with comfortable chairs and tables, over which
are bent well shaded electric lights. A specially constructed
screen is built in. The new projection room is modern in
every respect.
The new building houses the general ofifice, the assembling
room, the dry room, the negative room and three spacious
storage film vaults. The general offices are on the second
floor facing Broadway. President Hutchinson's suite is
finished in heavy, dark walnut, and a unique beamed ceiling
effect h?.:; been worked out. Adjoining Mr. Hutchinson's
offices is the room of Manager R. R. Nehls, and adjoining
Mr. Nehls' room is Mr. Ziebarth's. These offices are finished
in the same general material and design as those of Mr.
Hutchinson.
The year of 1915 saw a tremendous increase in the output
of American Film Company, Incorporated. Early in the
year it was seen tl;^t new offices and factory rooms were
absolutely necessary. .Accordingly, Mr. Hutchinson laid
plans for a structure modern in every way, which he ordered
constructed along lines best suited to the motion picture
industry.
Practically all of the mechanical work, in connection with
R. R. Mehls, Manager American Film Company, Inc., at His
Desk in New American Offices.
.American films, is now done in Chicago. The large studios
in Santa Barbara and elsewhere in California supply the
reels and reels of film. In all there are nineteen American
companies at work producing screen entertainment for the
millions of picture lovers in all parts of the world, and the
film dramas, comedies and tragedies produced by these
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nineteen companies are more than sufficient to keep the big
force in Chicago working at top speed day after day.
PREMO APPOINTS JERKOWSKY MANAGER.
Louis Jerkowsky, formerly of Harry Rapf's vaudeville
offices has been appointed by the Premo Film Corporation,
11 East 14th street, as the manager of the office and studios
in the old Biograph Building.
"BRONCHO BILLY" IN THE EAST.
Gilbert M. .Anderson, of the Essanay Company, better
known to some as "Broncho Billy," is visiting New York
City.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Big Four's New Quarters
Home Offices in the Mecca Building, Broadway and Forty-
Eighth Street, Model of Convenience.
ALTHOUGH the V-L-S-E moved its home office and
the New York branch office from the seventh to the
sixth floor of the Mecca Building several weeks ago,
workmen have been constantly employed in the new quar-
ters, putting the final touches on their appointments and it
was only last week that the undertaking was declared com-
pleted.
One thing noticeable is the efficiency with which the new
offices nf the Bier Four have been laid out. and tlie conveni-
Office of General Manager.
ence and comfort which has been provided, not only for the
executive force of the Big Four, but for those who call at
that office as well. For instance, the poster display room and
the projection room in which the exhibitors and the press
are entertained by the showing of new Big Four releases
offer unusual facilities for consideration of those factors
which go to make for successful presentation of features.
The projection room is the most commodious in the city,
with a throw of fifty feet. It is tastefully and comfortably
furnished, and a great deal of care has been exercised to in-
sure perfect projection. The poster room is as large as the
entire office space of many representative organizations.
The arrangement of the New York branch lends itself
ideally to the convenience of visiting exhibitors. All the de-
partments are adjacent so that after making his selections,
an exhibitor can go right down the line to the cashier and
stock department, and complete his whole transaction with
a minimum amount of effort.
John McAlier and P. A. Mansfield, representing the Pitts-
burgh Screen Club, were in New York City the past week
seeking to obtain the promise of players to attend the big
ball of their organization on February 14.
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Kleine Outlines Billie Burke Novel
Actress Will Appear in Twenty-Chapter Story and Will Be
Supported by Henry Kolker.
(ty DO not believe that I have ever seen a production so
I lavishly treated — so carefully handled as to cast and
details — as the new Billie Burke novel." This is the
statement made by George Kleine, of the Kleine Feature
Service, in response to queries regarding the new Kleine
Burke novel.
"Exhibitors have sought detailed information about this
new play through our various offices, but until now we
have been unable to give out any information," continued
Mr. Kleine. "This new production is by Rupert Hughes.
We will endeavor to establish the fact that the motion pic-
ture is a logical medium for original literary activity. We
intend to demonstrate that a modern work of fiction can be
presented quickly and clearly through the medium of the
screen — that the novel in picture form is easily interpreted,
entertaining and interesting.
"We have been fortunate in securing our cast. Billie
Burke is a great favorite. Her charming manner makes her
an ideal screen subject. Her method of interpreting the
emotions is distinctive. I cannot recall any screen subject
so admirably fitted to portray the heroine's'role in the new
novel. From the first scenes made I am convinced Miss
Burke will prove extraordinarily appealing. Our leading
man is Henry Kolker. His successes on the speaking stage,
as well as on the screen, are numerous.
"Much attention has been paid to the minor parts in the
new novel. In order to interpret the roles properly, we had
to have certain types. We have given considerable time to
our selection of these players. David Powell will be cast
as Richard Freneau. William Roselle is to play the part
of the heroine's brother. William T. Carleton will have the
role of the heroine's father. Miss Jule Power will interpret
Marcia, the sister of the heroine.
"As to the story, it will be a society drama, for which
Rupert Hughes has become so well known. Miss Burke
will be seen in the role of a youthful society girl whose
father is a wealthy banker. Her engagement to a rich Wall
Street broker and her subsequent love afifair with a dashing
young doctor form the basis of a mystery plot that is excit-
ingly interesting. Throughout the play Miss Burke will
wear gowns especially designed for this production. It is
our intention to make the gowns a sort of 'fashion bazaar.'
"The action of the new novel will be logical. There will
be numerous stirring adventures throughout to maintain
strong interest. The play will have all the attention-holding
elements that usually are found in the most successful maga-
zine stories. The films are now being made at my studio in
New York City, which is thoroughly equipped with every
modern convenience and invention.
"To insure proper direction of the pictures, I have ap-
pointed my chief director, Walter Edwin, as director. Mr.
Edwin has many novel photographic treatments in view for
the new play and I am sure we will see great results from
his effort."
The new novel will be presented in twenty chapters ot
two reels each. It will be released to exhibitors through
the Kleine feature service exchanges. No release date has
been set.
Office of Manager New York Branch, V-L-S-E.
Office of Assistant General Manager, V-L-S-E.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1107
The Motion Picture Exhibitor
CLEVELAND EXHIBITORS HAVE PLAN.
Suggestions Made to Manufacturers Calling for Selected
Pictures and Subjects Suited for Children.
MUCH of the activity of the Northeastern ( )hio Motion
Picture Exhibitors' League for the past fortnight has
been devoted to a discussion with Cleveland club
women, of a plan which the women contend will improve
the standard of pictures shown in local theaters and draw
■bigger and better audiences.
Club Women's "Better Films" Campaign.
A week ago the club women, in the person of members of
the Civics and Legislation Committee of the Federation of
Women's Clubs, conferred with the Executive Committee of
the Exhibitors' League with the idea of securing permis-
sion to operate a picture theater in a different section of the
city one night a week for two months, to present selected
films. Following this conference the entire Federation, com-
prising half a hundred women's organizations, endorsed the
civics committee plan for holding "family nights." at theaters
in residence districts and defined the class of pictures they
deem proper for family night programs.
The definition of what a good film is, was submitted to
the exhiliitors in a letter signed by Mrs. Elmer G. Derr,
secretary of the committee and now the exhibitors have
arranged to have the club women view films they believe
fit the definition, at an open meeting in the screening room
of the General Film Company. This meeting is scheduled
for February 9. and the club women promise to have at
least 125 members present.
Their letter addressed to C. -\. Megown. special repre-
sentative of the Exhibitors' League, is as follows:
On Jan 6. the Federation of Women's Clubs, composed of fifty clubs,
heartily endorsed the plan of the Civics Committee for co-operatmg
with your league, in giving, on stated nights, special programs for fam-
ilies which -will be. as we have already stated, •'entertaining, worth re-
membering and talking about in the family circle, educational, some-
thing amusing and nothing to emphasize bad manners and bad morals
The Federation voted to aid and stand back of the plan, leaving the
working out of details to this committee and your committee.
We accept your invitation to view pictures accepted and rejected liy
the censors at an open meeting at the General Film Company's build-
ing 2200 Superior ave.. and at your suggestion, have chosen Wednes-
day, Feb. n. at 2 P. M., as the most convenient time tor this meeting.
We will endeavor to have 12.5 women present. If we do not finish in
one afternoon, we are willing to give more time to it later.
Trusting the composite committee will be able to arrive at something
definite and practical in the near future. T remain Yours Truly,
MRS. ELMER G. DERR. Secretary.
.'\ccording to Mr. Megown, many pictures which fit the
definition given by the women have been run from time to
time in Cleveland theaters without any particular recogni-
tion, and others have even been rejected by the Ohio Board
of Censors for reasons not clearly explained.
Benjamin J. Sawyer, president of the League and Special
Representative Megown of the League, believe the^ series
of meetings with the club women will go far toward eliminat-
ing much unfair criticibm which has been made of the
motion picture business.
League's Letter to Manufacturing Companies.
In line with the agreement of the members of the Ex-
hibitors' League to co-operate with the club women in pre-
senting "family programs," Special Representative Megown
is seeking to enlist the aid of every film manufacturer in
the country. To this end. the following letter has just been
sent to film manufacturers by Mr. Megown, on behalf of
the League:
The Question of Censorship.
The question of censorship has not proven satisfactory in Ohio, even
to those who advocated it two years ago, and there has arisen. as_ a
result, a strong demand among a certain element tor local censorship,
and this has been particularly true in Cleveland. „,_. .
The policy of the Exhibitors' League of Northeastern Ohio is quite
capable of handling the situation, and we have met all the different
societies that have been talking of the same in open debate without
losing any ground. But to mv way of thinking, this is but one of the
things that should be done in reference to the question, and to the other
things that should be done, I am addressing myself, in behalf of the
League, to all manufacturers of regular service, who must constitute
the backbone of all advancement in the film business, tor the reason
that if we are to depend upon the fly-by-night, we can never reach
anywhere.
First, remember that the mere stopping of agitation does not ac-
complish anything, if there is left any reason, good or bad, in the
minds of agitators, for a propaganda. Agaiu, we must recognize that
the easiest way to convert an agitator of censorship is to make a fan
of him.
It must be recognized by all observers of the film industry the one
great fact, that to keep up an interest in the business, there must be
something new and something different done all the time. We cannot
show the same old stories in the same old way to the same people
week in and week out, and expect the business to keep up.
Children Patrons Important.
Again, we must recognize that while the business does not depend
upon the amount of money paid in by children, that the children are
still the real advertisers and interest-creators in the general run of
films. Certain tilms may create an interest among a certain class for
a certain time, but take the child life and the child interest out of the
business and it will soon die and go into decay.
The child must be fed wholesome and interesting pictures in order to
interest the parent, and the agitator of censorship must be brought to
a full realization of this fact and of the further fact that there are
hundreds of wholesome films made and exhibited in order to get them
interested and make them see the question more from our standpoint
than from the standpoint of an idealist.
Now we recognize as exhibitors, the fact that there have been any
number of films made that will accomplish the above results, but they
have been lost in the lock system that made it impossible to call the
attention of the general public to the fact and to interest those who
do not attend shows.
Special Shows for Friday, Saturday jmd Sunday.
One other further fact in this connection I wish to call to your at-
tention, and that is, that few children attend the shows from Monday
until Friday night, that their attendance of Friday, Saturday and Sun-
day is being made, more and more, a reward for good work in school,
and we must recognize this fact and we are so doing in this city.
Now it is our proposition, which meets the approval of a class of
people who have not given great attention to picture shows, to try and
arrange a week-end program that will create a general public demand
by both young and old, to get a better understanding for the picture
business.
This will be an impossible task if we were to ask you to do it in
your regular releases, and realize it could not be done that way, but
we believe that this could be done in another way and that the experi-
ment would be well worth trying.
Would Get Up List of Good Pictures.
We would get up a list of certain pictures that have been run, that
we know of. and if you would reprint them, we could get enough ex-
hibitors to try the experiment in different sections of the city, behind
which movement we have the promise of the support of the papers and
different civic bodies, and if we find that it creates a proper sentiment
and meets with popular approval, we could then formulate a plan
whereby each manufacturer could make film for that purpose, that
would only be released on Friday. Saturday and Sunday, and do it in
such a way as not to interfere with or change your regular program.
Whoever is in the film business that does not recognize the confidence
of the public as one of the assets of the business, must fail in the end,
and if the average exhibitor, in the house of five hundred or less, can-
not run his show with a regular program, he must sooner or later go
out of business.
Xow we want your immediate reply as to your willingness to comply
with our request, upon a cost basis to start with, then we will send you
a list of subjects that you have made in the past and that we desire
to have reprinted, assuring you that in this locality we. who have
fought our way through every struggle with success, will succeed in
turning all agitators of censorship against any form of the same.
HUDSON COUNTY (N. J.) EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE.
Will Start Campaign for Sunday Referendum.
A MEETING of the exhibitors of Hudson County, N. J.,
had been called for Thursday, February 3. in the oftices
of Frederick C. Henn, in the Spingarn Building, Five
Corners, Jersey City, .\bout fifteen exhibitors responded.
.\mong them were Moody & Higgins. who control a chain
of theaters; Louis BlumenthaJ, Peter Steup, M. S. Schlesinger
and T. M. Brennan of the Orpheum theater, Jersey City;
A. M. Robinson, Dr. Hespe, A. Calibrati, L. Lowenthal,
Edward Dougherty of the Rex theater. A temporary organi-
zation was efl'ected by the election of Dr. Hespe as chairman
and Mr. Robinson as secretary.
It is proposed to have Senator Eagan and Assemblyman
Henn introduce bills for either a total repeal or a substantial
modification of the present Sunday laws. The modification
aims at submitting the question of Sunday opening to the
various cities or counties of the state. .A. committee was
appointed to confer with Senator Eagan, Mr. Henn and W.
S Bush to draft the necessary bills. A resolution was passed
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February 19, 1916
pledging Senator Eagan the support of the motion picture
men in his efforts to promote liberal Sunday legislation. A
further resolution which was passed unanimously provided
for a conference with the Newark exhibitors for co-operation
in the anti-blue-law campaign. Steps were taken for the
forming of a state organization and for the holding of a
state convention at the state capital. Upon motion of Mr.
Blumenthal it was decided to seek affiliation with the national
league at the earliest possible date.
Mr. Robinson made an able address, in the course of
which he said that now was the psychological moment for
the e.xhibitors to organize. He said that exhibitors today
had more at stake than ever before. Their investments were
greater than ever before and the need of organization cor-
respondingly greater. A vote of thanks was given to the
Moving Picture World for its loyal and consistent support
of the e.xhibitor. Another meeting will be held next Thurs-
day, February 10, at the offices of Mr. Henn, Spingarn
Building, Five Corners, Jersey City. The meeting will be
called to order at four o'clock. It is very important for all
the exhibitors of Hudson County to attend. While Sunday
legislation will be one of the important topics of the meet-
ing, there will be other matters of great and vital interest
to the e.xhibitor. The spirit of organization among the ex-
hil)itors is in the air, and it is hoped that the gathering at
Mr. Henn's offices in the Spingarn Building, Jersey City,
at four o'clock Thursday, February 10, will be a very large
one. Several important committee reports will be received,
among others the result of the conference with the Newark
organization.
It was decided to call the organization the Hudson County
Exhibitors' Association.
Newark Exhibitors Meet
Special Session Held Wednesday — Difference of Opinion on
Sunday Shows — Effected Permanent Organization.
AT a special session of the Essex County Motion Pic-
ture Owners' Association, held Wednesday morning,
February 2, at Achtel-Stetter's, Newark, N. J., it was
decided to map out a definite program on the Sunday pic-
ture question this next Sunday. The entire city will be can-
vassed for members, and permanent organization will be ef-
fected. The temporary organizations, as stated in last week'?
Moving Picture World, was formed last Sunday with about
a dozen charter members.
The Wednesday morning meeting was called for the pur-
pose of hearing the report of the committee, that visited
Chief Long in regard to Sunday opening. Joseph Stern,
owner of the National theater, Belmont avenue, Newark, gave
the report for the committee. Mr. Stern said that Chief
Long did not object to giving permits for Sunday shows,
providing there was no complaint from the neighborhood, and
that fifty per cent, of the net profit should be assigned to
some charity designated by him. The gist of Mr. Stern's
report was "let well enough alone."
There were many present at the discussion who were con-
tent with the present conditions. Mrs. Charles Webb, the
only woman present, emphatically opposed openino- on Sun-
day. Mrs. Webb is the mangeress of the Goodwin theater,
Broad street, Newark.
The prevalent opinion, however, was that either all the
houses should be opened, or all closed.
Newark Exhibitors Strongly Organized.
In response to urgent invitations and to the "ad" in the
Moving Picture World, more than 60 per cent, of the
exhibitors of Essex County, N. J., attended the meeting
of the new organization which was held on Sunday, February
6, at Achtel Stetter's Restaurant on Broad street, Newark, N.
J. The following new members were received into the
organization: Putnam and Jacobs, Paramount theatre; H.
,\usterman. Playhouse; Arnold Davis, Park theater, J. Boy-
land, City theater; J. Crawford, Crawford theater; C. J.
Straehle, Star theater, John J. Whelan, Central theater, A.
J. Besson, Victoria theater; A. and B. Nussbaum. Colonial
theater. 'The following committees were appointed: Legis-
lative committee, Jacobs, Crawford and Putnam; Committee
on By-Laws, Boyland, Lebow and Amsterdam; Local Wel-
fare Committee, Amsterdam, Eckstein and Nussbaum.
Louis Blumenthal made an address on the just grievances
of the exhibitor. His remarks were followed with close
interest and were heartily applauded. The Legislative com-
mittee was authorized to take steps toward holding a State
convention at Trenton in the near future. The permanent
organization and election of officers resulted as follows:
President, Joseph Stern; secretary, Philip Bornstein; treas-
urer Morris Feldman. The next meeting will be held at 11
P. M., Thursday, Feb. 10, in the Paramount theater. There
will be regular meetings either once or twice a month. Ald-
nouncement of date and place will be made later. A vote of
thanks was given to the Moving Picture World for its con-
sistent support of the exhibitor.
PITTSBURGH LOCAL GROWING.
The Pittsburgh local of the Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League continues to grow by leaps and bounds, as brought
out by the large and enthusiastic gathering held on Tuesday,
February 1. Many new applicants for membership were
enrolled, as is the case at every meeting. Secretary James
Delves, who is also national secretary, states that the af-
fairs of the Pittsburgh branch are in a flourishing condi-
tion and that its recent progress has been highly gratifying
and profitable to the members. He says, furthermore, that
he would like to have reports of the progress of the other
locals everywhere, as it is essential that they co-operate more
closely than ever in view of the big questions now involving
the exhibitors large and small throughout the country.
INDIANA EXHIBITORS TO MEET.
The Indiana Motion Picture Exhibitors Association will
hold its first annual banquet and convention in Indianapolis
at the Hotel Severin, March 3. The committee on arrange-
ments is holding weekly meetings just now to get the pro-
gram under headway.
F. J. Rembusch is chairman of the general committee.
I'^rnest P. Hunter is secretary, Joseph H. Gavin, treasurer;
Fred Sanders, in charge of entertainment and publicity;
J. C. Lockwood is chairman of the reception committee; John
B. Huber is arranging the ball; Bingham, Crose and Cohen
have charge of the program. Hugh O'Donnell is president
and general advisor. Already there is word of a number of
exhibitors who will make a showing of new apparatus for the
benefit of the visiting picture men.
DETROIT EXHIBITORS PROTEST.
The Detroit Motion Picture Exhibitors League held a
special meeting Monday, January 31, for the purpose of ex-
pressing opposition to the proposed new order of the public
lighting commission to the effect that all . theaters must
have electric wires placed in underground conduit. Those
theaters erected within the past eighteen months are so con-
structed and the order, if enforced, would effect particularly
the smaller houses built previous to that time, putting them
to considerable expense. The Detroit Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors League believe such an order is unnecessary and
out of reason at this time.
NORTH CAROLINA EXHIBITORS CONVENTION
CALLED.
Secretary H. B. Warner of the Motion Picture Exhibitors
League of North Carolina, has issued a call for a convention
of exhibitors of that state to be held at Greensboro, Feb-
ruary 13 to IS. The Guilford Hotel has been selected as
headquarters and the first session will be held in the Pied-
mont theater at ten o'clock Monday morning. Questions
affecting the trade will be considered and a full attendance
is requested.
A 1000% INVESTMENT FOR EVERY EXHIBITOR.
Exhibitors throughout the country write in to say that
the Moving Picture World's free pamphlets, "The Motion
Picture and the Modern Sunday," and "The Great Argu-
ments Against Censorship" have helped them immensely.
We send you these pamphlets free of charge upon request.
All exhibitors should have them. These brochures mean
preparedness in the war for motion picture peace and motion
picture prosperity. Just drop us a line and your two cents
will bring you an interest of a thousand percent and maybe
more. Send for them now.
FAMOUS PLAYERS MOVE OFFICES AGAIN.
Announcement is made by the Famous Players Film Com-
pany that the executive offices of the company, which have
been located at 507 Fifth avenue ever since the fire which
destroyed the company's plant in West 26th street, have been
moved to 130 West S6th street, New York, where the com-
pany's studio is also located.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1109
Pavlowa Acclaimed in "The Dumb Girl of Portici."
THE first presentation of "The Dumb Girl of Portici,"
at the Colonial, on Sunday, January 30, was viewed by
a gathering of moving picture lovers that taxed the
capacity of the "theater beautiful" to the utmost. The night
was one of the most forbidding of the winter season, as
the cold spell liad been succeeded by a thaw and the heavy
drizzling rain was swept with such penetrating effect as to
make umbrellas useless and hermetically closed autos and
taxis tlie only refuge from the storm. But the turnout was
a magnificent triumph over all the discomforts, and Presi-
dent Carl Laemnile, who has so much at stake in the great
spectacle, had a face that was wreathed in smiles. The tal-
ented artiste, Pavlowa, who had succeeded in canceling her
operatic engagement at Cleveland for the night, was present
in one of the boxes, modest and retiring, and not all the
Si;irited ovations that were extended to her personally could
move her to appear on the stage to acknowledge them. She
was content to rise in her seat and bow profoundly on sev-
eral occasions, preferring to let the screen tell its story
and the spectators judge her by her artistry before the
camera.
This is not a review of the subject, but it is only fitting
that the renowned artiste who has fi.xed a new standard in
terpsichorean art should be acclaimed for the success of
her first essay before the camera. One is surprised that she
succeeds so well in her first attempt as an actress on any
stage. The death scene, in which Fenella receives a mortal
wound at the hands of her beloved brother, is most affecting
and well acted. Another is that where, in her pure maiden
simplicity, she succumbs to the wiles of the courtly Alphonso
and becomes the cornerstone of the revolution that follows.
In the screened views of the revolutionary mob that at-
tacks the ducal palace we are given a series of the most
stirring and awe-inspiring spectacles yet taken by the cam-
era. True, captious criticisrr, may find fault — and with rea-
son— with the too-prolonge,l run of the mob's violence; but
the terrifj'ing atmosphere carries its lesson just the same,
and we are taught that the frenzy of a pe'ople justly aroused
is one of the most fearful forces that can be called into
being, that of the earthquake and of the whirlwind not
excepted.
With more easily read announcements and a careful prun-
ing of redundant action, this most imposing — and, in many
respects, artistic — spectacle will be considerably benefited.
I nearly overlooked to give due credit for a praiseworthy
innovation in the leading announcements in this subject.
The spectator will notice in an inclosed space at the top
of these announcements a flashing picture of an object (or
objects) which indicates the main feature of the action in
the pictures immediately following. This is really startling
in its significance, for it gives the first promise I have ever
had brought to my notice of a substitute for typed or writ-
ten announcements, one that is in complete harmony with
moving pictorial art. What a boon and triumph it will be
to and for the moving picture if the future will reveal a way
to make intelligible the dark places in a screen drama by
means of these flash pictures, or something akin to them'
Captain Boening Should Be Elected Alderman for the
Twenty-eighth Ward.
Exhibitors in the Twenty-eighth Ward of this city have it
in their power to elect Captain Louis A. Boening for Alder-
man in the coming election. Captain Boening has been con-
nected with the moving picture business in various capacities
for a long time, and he is well posted on the opposition
in this city to the business by overzealous reformers. It
is a good thing to have a friend at court in cases of emer-
gency, and it will be wise to use all justifiable means to elect
Captain Boening.
February 29 is primary day, and the election will be held
April 4.
On January 27 the following resolutions, favoring the nom-
ination and election of Captain Boening, were drawn up and
signed by R. R. Nehls, Richard C. Travers, Wm. J. Sweeney.
the Keel hellows Club of Chicago:
WHEREAS, It has come to the notice of the members ot the Reel
Fellows' Club ol Chicago that several reform or uXt so°ieties are en
deavonng to have laws passed which, if put into operation wiUser-
ously interfere not only with the motion picture manStacturers and mm
exchanges, but with the motion picture theaters of the cky of Chfcag?
J^^TJ^'V i^ ^i^""^ '*"' "="^<= '^ '''■"<'==' impossible for an exh bifor'
to conduct bis business at a profit c.xuiuiior
,1, J b'^^^/u^'^'. SF v" resolved, That the board ot governors ot
the Reel Fellows' Club of Chicago, in executive session, do hireby Snan^
mnusly indorse the candidacy of Captain Louis A. Boening a=ReDubh.
can candidate tor Alderman of the Twenty-eighth Ward "^pubU-
Our great trouble has been that we have bad no one to represent the
motion picture interests in the City Council, who is thorough?y flmil ar
.li 'i' °' the requirements of the motion Dicture mdufiry ai° we
earnestly request that all theater owners and managers wno are oneT-
ating within the jurisdiction of the Twenty-eighth Ward a"i=t and co
operate in every way possible toward the election of CapiaVn Boenin"
as we need him in the next Citv Council ^--pi-iiii Dueuin„.
Kindly assist him by allowing his slides and motion Dicture film-
to be operated in your theaters free of charge, as the time ha= come
for us to put a stop to the practice of unqualined omcenoide?: 5?^
using our motion picture business as a football to oe kickeo aroundft
their pleasure. With a man like Captain Boenins in the CUy CoSScil
we can be assured of intelligent action on the censorship question '
Thrilling Story of Difficulties Encountered in Securing Views
for the Selig-Tribune.
The SeHg Polyscope Company has just received a letter
fl\ c ,•• ■'xP'^kwood, one of the cameramen on the staff
ot the Sehg-Tribune, describing his thrilling experience in
getting views of the train wreck on the Great Northern Rail-
road near Corea, Washington, which was caused by a snow-
slide bow lives were lost and three passenger coaches were
wrecked by the avalanche. Exclusive pictures of the catas-
rophe were taken by Mr. Lockwood and will appear in No.
11 ot the Sehg-Tnbune, released February 7. The railroad
authorities were opposed to the filming of the scene of the
wreck and herded five cameramen in a coach, taking excep-
tional care that this coach was kept far away from the scene.
Mr. Lockwood, however, was wise from previous experi-
ences and contrived to get on the spot. How he did it is
told best in his own language.
"I had an idea that the cameramen would not be welcomed
with open arms, and when our train reached Skykomish I
quietly dropped off the train and cached my camera," writes
Mr Lockwood. "I then went to the hotel and posed as a
timber cruiser. There I became acquainted with a poolroom
proprietor and through his assistance and that of a Seattle
newspaperman I was able to get a guide and two packers.
"Knowing that we would not be allowed to reach the
scene of the wreck over the right-of-way, we took the trail
overland, leaving Skykomish at four o'clock in the morn-
ing. We had only three pairs of snowshoes, and as I was
the lightest and carried only the grub I did without them.
The snow was about eight feet deep on the level and we
expected to make the eleven miles to Scenic, Wash., by three
o'clock Monday afternoon. As a matter of fact, we did not
reach Scenic until six o'clock, and our grub was all gone.
At one place near Scenic we crossed a big slide, and it
took us just forty-five minutes to make seventy-five feet.
"Reaching Scenic, I again posed as a lumber cruiser and
was able to deceive the railway officials and the detectives
who_ were in the hotel there "to prevent cameramen from
getting pictures. Tuesday morning we left early for the
scene of the wreck, and on the way I struck a bad spot and
was carried 250 feet down the mountain before I was able
to graba sapling and stop my progress. Later I fell into
a hole in the honej'combed snow and was rescued by the
packers.
"We reached the scene of the accident at one o'clock Tues-
day afternoon, and I made my first set-up 300 yards from
the scene of the accident. Between this point and 200 feet
of the wreck I made four pictures, and each time it was
necessary to knock down, pack, carry and then set up the
machine. The last picture was made about 200 feet from
the wreck and iust off the right-of-way.
"I am now feeling the effects of my trip. When I slid
down the mountains, my leggings were ripped off and the
skin was stripped from my legs from the knee to the ankle;
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February 19, 1916
but at that 1 was fortunate, as I secured about 280 feet of
film. My belongings are scattered from here to the Coast,
my overcoat bemg at Scenic and my grip at Skykomish,
so 1 nave Deen recuperating in bpokane. '
Pacinc Coast newspapers describe the fate of the other
moving picture cameramen, wiio were placed in a coach near
Skykomish and sent back, being denied the right to walk
on the company's property. In view of the fact that the
railroad was Hanked on one side by a high precipice and
on the other by a deep chasm, the cameramen succumbed
gracetully and returned to tne Coast.
Chicago Film Brevities.
Invitations have been sent out by Mr. and Mrs. George
Kirke Spoor for the marriage of tneir daughter, Miss Ger-
trude Keith Spoor, to Lieut. Douglas f-. V\ eart, on Saturday
evening, Februarj' 19. The marriage w^ill be solemnized at
the Fourth l^resbyterian Lhurch, Lincoln Parkway and Dela-
ware Place, this city. The ceremony will be followed by a
reception at the home of tlie bride, 9l)8 Argyle avenue.
* * *
Mme. Marguerite Beriza, the Chicago grand opera so-
prano who recently joined the Selig forces as a star, has
presented the manuscript of a bcjok which details some
very interesting incidents in her life to the Selig Polyscope
Company. Among these is a story of her husband, Andre
Bacque, to whom she was married in France four years ago.
"He is not only a great actor but also a talented painter,"
says Mme. Beriza in her work, "and his productions are
bought at Paris by the most critical art lovers. * * * He
was honored recently by the French government by the
purchase of one of his paintings. Since the beginning of
hostilities in Europe; nineteen months ago, he has been in
the trenches of France, contributing all the relief in his
power to the wounded soldiers."
* * *
It is with great regret and sorrow that I announce the
sudden death of Nathaniel F. Sawyer, vice-president of the
Industrial Aloving Picture Company, this city. It was only
a few days ago that 1 paid a visit to the plant of the com-
pany on West Erie street, and was conducted throughout
it by Mr. Sawyer. He was an enthusiast in his work and
thorough in everything. The installment of the machinery
had been made under his supervision, and I could not help
noticing that he was up to date in every particular. He
spoke with high hopes of the opening of the company's
new^ plant at Diversey Parkway, Ward street and South-
port avenue, this city, and was already arranging for the
transfer of the machinery and its installation there. Mr.
Sawyer died on Tuesday morning, February 1. He had com-
plained a little of indisposition on the Saturday previous,
but had thought nothing of it. A post-mortem examination
showed that death was primarily due to appendicitis, the
appendix having suffered rupture shortly before his death,
which resulted in peritonitis. Mr. Sawyer was a young
man, not yet in the prime of life, which makes his sudden
taking off all the more deplorable. He had been vice-presi-
dent of the company for the past two years, since its last
incorporation. The funeral took place Friday morning,
February 4, and his remains were laid at rest in Graceland
Cemetery.
* * *
About four or five thousand feet of negative has been
received by the Selig Polyscope Company from the battle-
fields in Poland. These films are said to show the true war
conditions in that unfortunate country. They will be in
readiness for release in about two weeks, I am told. The
films present almost every aspect of war's devastation. The
starving population, largely composed of grief-stricken
women and little children; the marching columns of soldiers,
and scenes along the lines of battle are vividly pictured.
The leaders of Polish societies in the United States, who
are working to alleviate the suffering among their helpless
countrymen and women in Poland, are taking great interest
in these war films.
* * *
At the special meeting of the Reel Fellows' Club of Chi-
cago, in their clubrooms at 17 North Wabash avenue, on
Wednesday. February 2, the discussion of plans for the
year was limited by the fact that the election of officers
will take place in March. The members fixed Wednesday,
February 16, as the date of their annual beefsteak dinner.
* ♦ *
Charlie Chaplin made a short stopover in the city Friday,
February 4. on his way from the Pacific Coast, and then left
for New York City to join his brother, Syd. When ques-
tioned about his future plans, he replied, "To sign up with
the film company offering me the most money, unless my
brother Syd and I free lance."
It appears that on the last day of the run of "The Birth
of a Nation," at the Colonial theater, the Appellate Court
handed down an opinion dismissing an appeal taken by the
city from an interlocutory decree in the Superior Court, en-
joining it from interfering with the exhibition. The city
failea to perfect its appeal to the upper court within the
period prescribed by statute. It will be remembered that
on June 5, last year, Superior Court Judge William Feni-
more Cooper granted a petition for an injunction restraining
the city from interfering with its exhibition, after which the
city took an appeal to the Appellate Court.
* * *
A novel use of the moving picture has been made by
j. H. Harlow, of this city, who has been engaged since May
9, 1915. in showing the work of tearing down a fourteen-
story building on State street and the erection of a nineteen-
story structure on the same site. The film is in two reels
and required 32,000 exposures in its making, daily exposures
being made to show the progress of the work. The last
snap was taken on Sunday, January 30. The film bears the
title, "Magic, or the Busiest Corner of the Loop."
* * *
Out in Evanston the new moving picture censor board
is having troubles of its own. The board has thus far taken
in $215.90 in fees, while the city has been obliged to pay
$482.25 for the censorship of films. It is now intended to
increase the inspection tee from 30 to 50 cents, and the
moving picture theater managers have come back with the
announcement that at least a nickel more for theater tickets
will be charged.
* * *
E. C. Divine, president of the Strand Theater Company^
this city, announces that, beginning Sunday, February 27,
Mutual Masterpictures will be used in the Strand theater
here and at the Strand, Indianapolis, instead of Paramount
programs. John R. Freuler, president of the Mutual Film
Corporation, arrived in the city Wednesday, February 2,
and completed arrangements with Air. Divine.
* * *
The Studebaker will supplant the Triangle program by a
Paramount, beginning Monday, February 28. An orchestra
of 25 pieces has been engaged to interpret the pictures.
Soloists of prominence will also appear during the intermis-
sions. The prices will be: afternoons, 25 cents; nights, 25
and 50 cents.
* * *
The La Salle theater, beginning Saturday, February 12,
will offer Paramount programs. The opening feature will be
Mary Pickford in "Poor Little Peppina."
* * *
On Sunday, February 27, Triangle programs will hold the
screen at the Colonial and will continue for an indefinite
period. S. L. Rothapfel, the Belasco of moving picture
presentations, will be in the city one week before that date,
and will remain for four weeks, supervising the presenta-
tions in his own inimitable wav.
* *' *
W. E. Weinshenker, who has acted as special representa-
tive for the General Feature Film Company, this city, for
the past three years, has resigned his position to accept that
of special traveling adjuster for the Metro Pictures, Inc.,
working out of the Chicago office, under Harry Weiss. Mr.
Weinshenker has a wide acquaintance with exhibitors
throughout middle western territory. Previous to his con-
nection with the General Feature Film Company, he was
engaged in the e.xhibiting end of the business, acting as
manager for the Ideal theater, this city.
* * *
Alfred Hamburger recently completed negotiations with
Metro to present one of their features each week at the
Ziegfeld theater. The first feature will be "Man and His,
Soul," in which Francis X. Bushman and Miss Beverly
Bayne are featured. The second will be "The Upstart,"
featuring Marguerite Snow, supported by George Le Guere,
James Lackaye and other prominent players.
* * *
C. A. Zieharth, superintendent of the Chicago laboratories
of the American Film Company. Inc.. is now out at the
Santa Barbara plant of the company, installing some new
equipment there. He will return in about two weeks.
* * *
Aaron A. Jones, one of the biggest heavyweights in the
exhibiting end of the moving picture business, is out for
the Republican nomination for .\ldernian in the Sixth Ward.
I hope he will get the nomination and win out in the elec-
tion on April 4" Exhibitors in the Sixth Ward can do a
great deal in securing the nomination and election of Mr.
Tones. They should get busy right away, as nomination day
is February 29.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1111
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLEMAN and CLARKE IRVINE
FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS ON CENSOR BOARD
QUESTION.
Opposing Councilmen Agree to Vote for New Ordinance
Providing That Proposed Film Commissioner Is Given
Power to Overrule National Board.
AS stated in these columns last week Los Angeles has
decided to abolish the local board of censors and
appoint a film commissioner. The ordinance to be
drafted on this matter was opposed by some of the council-
men but principally President Betkouski and Councilman
Wheeler. The chief opponents have now agreed to vote in
favor of the ordinance providing that certain changes are
made in the drafting of the same.
As a result of this, the Public Welfare Committee has
decided to amend its recent report favoring the abolishment
of the motion picture censors, and the creation of a single
commissioner to enforce the rulings of the National Board
of Censors, and will recommend a new plan.
Under the new plan the film commissioner will have the
authority to overrule the National Board of Censors' rulings
on films, but in general will be guided by the action of that
board. He will also have power to approve a film produced
here or elsewhere that had not been passed on by the
national board.
In case of doubt or dispute the commissioner will be
authorized to call on the council and the police commission
as an advisory board. This authority to overrule the national
board's rulings will give the moving picture commissioner the
power to reject any film that for special reasons is objec-
tionable here, but which the national board might approve.
The commissioner is to be appointed by the Mayor, subject
to civil service rules, and is to receive a salary fixed by the
council.
By these changes the chief objections of several members
of the Council will be met. One of these objections has
been that any proposal to make the National Board of
Censors supreme will be to delegate Los .\ngeles police
powers to an outside body. The other objection to the first
proposal of the committee, it is stated, was that if only pic-
tures passed upon by the national board should be permitted
in Los Angeles this might amount to recognition of any
combination of motion-picture producers that perhaps would
control the national board. This complaint will be eliminated
by a provision which says the local commissioner may pass
upon and permit the showing of film not submitted to the
national board.
The ordinance will be drafted along these lines and sub-
mitted to the council some time this week.
There is also a possibility that the controversy over the
proposition to abolish the board of moving picture censors
may be put up to a vote of the people at the special election
to be held ne.xt June.
Mayor Sebastian has expressed the opinion that this matter
is of so much importance and one upon which there is such
a w-ide difference of opinion that it would be well for the
council to obtain an expression from the people themselves
before taking action.
MUNICIPAL MOVING PICTURE THEATERS FOR
LOS ANGELES.
Mayor Sebastian Proposes Free Film Shows for Children of
the Poor — Says It Would Solve Juvenile Problem
of the City.
Free municipal moving pictures for the boys and girls of
Los .'\ngeles, who are so situated that they cannot enjoy
motion pictures under proper guardianship, was suggested
by Mjyor Sebastian this week. The suggestion was made to
a committee of teachers in the public schools, who called on
the Mavor to ask his advice, as to methods for exerting a
beneficial influence on the children of the city. The Mayor
said with reference to the moving picture problem that he
believes that a free motion picture theater for children, who
are unable to pay their way to procure the amusement and
instruction they crave, will go a long ways towards solving
the juvenile problems of Los Angeles.
The Mayor's plan, as outlined to the teachers, is to pro-
vide moving picture entertainments regularly in various dis-
tricts of tlie cit}' where tlie children may be entertained under
chaperonage and guardianship of the city, instead of being
allowed the freedom from restraint which often leads to
mischief or worse.
"Don't call upon or expect the police to look after the
boys and girls any more than is absolutely necessary, but
see that the parents are made to assume proper responsibility
for the conduct of their children," was the advice given by
Mayor Sebastian to the delegation of teachers.
The Mayor said he believes the proper enforcement of the
curfew law is dependent upon getting more patrolmen lor
the residential districts, but that police regulations should
not be depended upon so much as home influences. Children,
the Mayor said, should be accompanied by parents or re-
sponsible guardians when attending picture shows.
RAILWAYS BAR FILMS.
Order Issued by Railroad and Steamship Lines That Films
Shall Not Be Carried as Ordinary Baggage.
War between Los .Angeles motion picture interests and
the railroads become imminent this week when an order was
issued by the railroads and steamship lines that films shall
not be carried in passenger steamers and trains as ordinary
baggage.
The order also prohibited the shipment of films in baggage
cars.
The railroads claim that the films are liable to explode and
point out a recent accident in Chicago where thirty-eight
passengers were burned.
Motion picture men declare the order to be nothing less
than a move to benefit the express companies, as under the
new order they will be the only concerns qualified to handle
the shipment of films.
The Western Pacific, Southern Pacific, Northwestern
Pacific, Salt Lake and .Santa Fe roads have announced that
the order will go into effect at once.
INCE TO START SCHOOL.
But Not for Acting— He Will Instruct and Elevate the
Indians Used in Ince Pictures.
The tribe of Redskins employed at the canyon studios of
the New York Motion Picture Corporation are to be polished
and refined, by being sent to a new school at Inceville, ac-
cording to wdiat Mr. Ince told us the other day.
The initial step toward this plan was taken immediately
folloW'ing Ince's decision, when a corps of men was put to
work erecting a two-story building adjacent to the tepees
on one of Inceville's hills where the Indians live. This will
be used as the instruction hall and will be divided into
various departments after the manner of the modern school.
.\lready the task of grading the redskins has begun. This
is being done by W. A. Brooks, showman and student of the
West, who is now with the Ince forces. Under, the super-
vision of Brooks, each Indian is being examined with a view
to ascertaining just how much he or she knows of elementary
subjects. Records are being kept and when the "school"
goes into full swing the matter of assigning the aborigines
to classes will then be easy.
.•\mong the subjects to be taught the redskiiis will be
reading. Writing, arithmetic, geography, spelling, history, and
grammar. \ number of the Sioux already are adept in_ these
subjects and they will begin their respective courses in the
Inceville School as advanced students. The tribe boasts
several Carlisle graduates among its bucks and it is not at
all unlikely that these young men will be made assistant in-
structors after they shall have demonstrated their fitness for
such positions.
In all, there are one hundred and twenty-one Indians at
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February 19, 1916
Inceville and seldom does any of them devote more than
three or four hours a day to work before the camera.
The Indians have received tlie news with jubilation. Old
Chief Two-Lance, the ninety-two year old warrior, who is
reputed to be worth approximately a quarter million dollars
in property holdings, was the first to whom the announce-
ment was made. Brooks declares he executed a tribal dance
and then hastened to sprea-d the news to his people in the
tepees.
"There is no reason in the world," Ince is quoted as saying,
"why these Indians should not be given an education. We
are going to provide the facilities for it and hope that in the
course of two months a full fledged institution of learning
will have begun activities. We don't expect to teach the
Indians philosophy and economics, but we do intend to instill
into their minds the rudiments of the elementary subjects.
Their minds are susceptible to development along these
lines and we are going to do our best to bring about the
development."
that went wrong, and who was the buff between committee
and guests, was the knightly H. L. "Buck" Massie, erstwhile
traveler, and who is well known at the Universal studios as
the host.
The grand march, with Miss Anna Held and Thomas H.
Ince, as leaders, was a line of gorgeous color and finery. The
officials of the club participated, as did members of the com-
mittees and tlu'ir ladies. The line was made up of many
prominent directors, stars, players and guests of the Statics.
Among those who marched were Ella Hall and Daddy
Manley, Herbert Rawlinson and Caroline .'\rnold, Victoria
Forde and Tom Mix, Glen Cavender and Mrs. Cavender,
Wheeler Oakman and Mrs. Oakman, P.D., and Mrs. Gold,
John M. Nickolous and Mrs. Nickolous, Sesseue Hayakawa
and Miss Tsura Aoki, Edna Maisoii and Beverly Griffith,
Harold Lloyd and Becbe Daniels. Mabel Condon and Clem
Pope, Grace Cunard and Francis Ford, Charles Parrott, Gus
Inglis. Gene Lowery, Ray Gallagher, Allen Davey, Rhea
Haines, Billie Rhodes, Raymond B. West, Jerry Jerrard and _
Fred Leroy Granville.
STATIC CLUB BALL.
Los Angeles Cameramen Entertain With Notable Affair —
Thomas H. Ince and Anna Held Lead Grand March —
Many Stars and Players Present.
The third annual ball of the Static Club of America was
held in the beautifully decorated Rutherford Hall on the
evening of Friday, January 28, with several hundred moving
picture people present. The Static men are to be compli-
mented upon their ability to make a good time for everyone
and at the same time engineer the event. The affair was
even better than former ones, and the officers and com-
mittees deserve much credit.
President Edw-ard G. Uhlman was on duty every minute,
greeting the many visitors, superintending the floor and
looking after the whole business. He was no busier, how-
ever, than Secretary Charles G. Rosher, who flitted about
with his big reception committee which was composed of
E. G. Uhlman, Harris N. Ensign, Albert E. Cawood, Ira
H. Morgan, James A. Crosby and W. F. Alder. The ball
committee was made up ot Ralph Morello, who was executive
director before and during the function; Charles G. Rosher,
Harry Gersted, and Harry McGuire. S. S. Norton, treasurer,
and William J. Piltz, vice president, were also on the floor.
On the committee which ran the dance were J. D. Jennings,
George W. Hill, E. J. Vallejo and Fred L. Granville, R. D.
Armstrong and K. G. McLean. The man who used his
voice to good advantage and who patched up the little things
UNIQUE STAGE LIGHTING.
Live Wire Exhibitor Uses Auto Lights When Storm Wrecks
Electric Wires.
Mr. H. G. Hyde, manager of the Rink theater in Lindsay,
Cal., used a novel system for retaining his house at the same
time giving the audience an evening performance, instead of
pictures, when the lights went out, caused by the heavy
storm last week,
Mr. Hyde ran his automobile into the theater and lit the
stage by means of the powerful electric lights of the car.
It happened that C. E. Hudson was billed to appear along
with the program to do some legitimate entertaining. The
manager naturally had to give the show, so he impressed the
veteran ac*or into some character impersonations and the
show went on, while the rest of the town was in darkness.
HORKHEIMER LANDS STAR.
Balboa to Feature Lois Meredith.
The petite and girlish Lois Meredith is the latest addition
to the galaxy of stars at the Horkheimer beach studio. Upon
her arrival at the busy studio she started work on a five
reeler under the direction of Harry Harvey.
During the past half year. Miss Meredith has filled a
number of screen engagements and now President Hork-
heimer has a number of specially written feature plays built
to her requirements. Lois Meredith is young, pretty, viva-
cious and an actress naturally endowed.
Third Annual Ball of the Static Club of America, at Los Angeles, January 28, 1916.
February 19, 1916
TilE KOVING PICTURE V/ORLD
1113
How H. M. Horkheinier happened to engage Miss Mere-
dith is a bit out of the ordinary. He saw her in a screen pro-
duction in which the part she played did not show her to
an advantage. But she made such an impression that he
arranged for an interview.
Her winsome personality and liright manner impressed the
producer as having wonderful possibiltiies. particularly in
view of the girl's notable stage career. Miss Meredith is
one of the youngest stars, in fact so young that her mother
must sign 1 er contracts to make them legal.
When she decided to go on the stage, Miss Meredith
obtained a hearing from H. W. Savage and was immediately
cast for the part of "Modesty" in the original production of
"Everywoman." Next she followed Laurette Taylor in "Peg
o' My Heart." Later she was selected for the New York
openin.g of "Help Wanted" to do the feminine lead. In
theatrical vernacular, she "got over big" in all three of these
parts. For a girl not yet of age, this is certainly a record.
RAOUL WALSH BACK TO COAST.
Former Griffith Director, and Present Feature Producer for
Fox Arrives in Los Angeles to Make Pictures.
Manager Robinson of the local Fox exchange met R. A.
Walsh at the depot in the rain last Friday morning upon his
arrival from New York. Mr. Walsh is to direct some big
pictures here with Theda Bara and an all-star cast. While
Exchange Manager Robinson, R. A. Walsh, George Benoit.
waiting for the rest of his company Mr, Walsh is putting on
a true Western picture. He and Mr. Robinson and Mr.
Walsh's cameraman were busy discussing plans and loca-
tions for this picture when the World man visited the studio
this week.
After doing the Western picture he will make a monster
feature production using many people and going miles for
locations. Walsh is accompanied by his brother, George, his
cameraman, George Benoit, and James Marcus, who was
seen in many of the releases. Mr. Walsh is the producer
who made the Fox version of "Carmen," the "Regeneration,"
and "Tl;e Serpent," Miss Bara's latest success.
PREPAREDNESS AT LASKY'S.
Here is something that ought to come before the War
Department. According to the father of Pete Props of the
Paramount studio, the Jesse L. Lasky Yachting and Rowing
Association has proven such a success during the recent
rains that the members are now seriously considering
organizing a Naval Reserve, and are having the property
department build a couple of battleships and submarines to
serve as an auxiliary fleet to the more or less well known
United States Navy. The command of a vessel will be given
each of the directors and the manoeuvers will commence as
soon as stage room is available. During the present down-
pour the stage has been used exclusively for swimming and
fancy divin? contests. It was planned to hold the manoeu-
vers in the lot, but the Admiral decided it was not advisable
for the fleet to cruise so far awav from its base as without
competent pilots the vessels are liable to strike a submerged
a'nd unchartered set.
All songs pertaining to "Sunnv Southern California" have
been barred from the Lasky dressing rooms.
Los Angeles Film Brevities.
Criticism of a motion picture play was one of the subjects
given the pupils of, a Los Angeles High School class, last
week. Some twenty of our future citizens went to Tally's
Broadway and reviewed "The Beloved Vagabond," with
the result that young Miss Dorothy Kerr was given the
highest mark of the class on her composition. C. Percival
Garrett, the organist, was highly editied at the following
"boost":
"The man that plays the organ at Tally's is an entertain-
ment in himself and is well worth listening to, especially on
a rainy afternoon."
* * *
Tile moving picture as an advertising medium has proved
its efticiency to Manager Chester W. Kelley of the Manx
hotel, San Francisco, It seems that upwards of one year
ago Director Robert Leonard of the Universal l-"ilm com-
pany came to San Francisco for the purpose of taking scenes
for the "Master Key," a four-reel Universal feature, Leonard
and his crowd stopped at the Manx, and several hotel scenes
required in tlie production were staged in the lobby of the
hotel.
^ The picture has since been released throughout the United
States with the result that a number of former patrons of
the Manx have recognized the lobby and M-anager Kelley,
who was filmed several times during the process of securing
scenes. Several communications to this effect from various
sections of the country have been received by the
management.
Kelley says he believes the moving picture to be an ex-
cellent publicity medium.
* * *
.\ fair imitation of the European war broke out in a San
Pedro picture theater this week, when fifty or more Italians
and .Austrians in the audience attempted to emulate the
fierceness with which their countrymen were fighting on
the screen.
The film first showed Italian soldiers gallantly at war on
the Italian-Austrian front. The patriotism of the sons of
Italy in the audience was aroused and they applauded so
vigorously that the .\ustrians present took umbrage.
Then followed a battle royal in which the Italians, who
were in the majority, forced the Austrians to retreat.
But the Austrians retreated only to gather reinforcements.
That accomplished, they returned to the theater. The pre-
vious "battle" was nothing to what followed. The glass front
of the theater was broken before the police arrived and dis-
persed the "armies," while the .Acting Desk Sergeant stopped
the further showing of the film.
No arrests were made and no serious injury was reported.
* * *
Recognizing the possibilities of motion pictures as a means
of spreading propaganda, the Morals Feature Film Corpora-
tion has been organized with headquarters in Los Angeles.
W. .\. Hoesgens is president and general manager and F.
W. Emerson, national committeeman of the Prohibition party
of California, is vice-president.
While the active organization is not yet complete, it has
been definitely decided to immediately produce a twelve-reel
feature, "The Beast." for use in Prohibition campaigns
throughout the country, and to follow this up with other
features of a moral uplift nature, not necessarily confined to
Prohibition propaganda.
Contracts, it is stated, have been signed b'- a number of
prominent film artists to appear in "The Beast," which will
be released in May.
For the making of this photoplay one of the studios already
established will be leased: but it is the intention of the new
company to build its own plant and produce pictures on a
large scale.
* * *
James Youn.g, director of note, has arrived at the Lasky
studio wb-re he will start production on a big picture. He
brought his own assistant and cameraman.
* * *
Thomas Dixon is busy at the Hollywood studios and is
finishing the erection of a large .glass structure. The con-
tract calls for thirty thousand dollars worth of buildings.
* * *
.\lbert W. Hale, producer, manager, writer and author of
manv stories has shaken the dust of the West from his feet
and has boarded a train for the East.
* * »
De Wolf Hopper, ever a story teller (not what you think
T mean — real stories") nut over a good one the other evening
in showing how busy he is acting before the camera.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
"I am as busy," he smiled, "as the young man in Washing-
ton who hung up his shingle as 'attorney-at-law' and had
not yet been overwhelmed with clients. A friend, entering
the office one day, observed on the desk a cheap alarm
clock.
"Taking it home, eh?" he observed. "Good thing at this
time of the year. Everyone is liable to oversleep these
mornings."
The lawyer smiled. "I have not purchased that clock for
the reason you mentioned. I keep it here to wake me when
it's time to go home."
* * *
Owing to the set-backs and delays caused by Southern
California's recent attack of "unusual" bad weather, the Rolin
Film Company has practically completed arrangements for
the building of a glass studio measuring eighty by one hun-
dred and twenty feet. Final arrangements are pending de-
cision of the company as to the proper style of electric lights
to be installed for night work, and assisting the natural light
on dull days.
* * *
When it rained the roads went into the surging waters
and Cecil B. DeMille, the Lasky director general, at the
completion of the picturization of "The Trail of the Lone-
some Pine," who. hied himself to his ranch in the southern
part of the State, has been there ever since. Owing to the
washed out condition of the roads he has been unable to
return.
* * *
The other night Ed Brady of the Balboa "motored" into
town for dinner. After the feast he went for his car and
it was gone! They disappear almost as fast as they are
made.
* * *
Allan Dwan, the producer, who departed recently for the
East to stage two Triangle plays, has completed his mission
and is home again at the California studio.
The two Eastern plays Dwan produced are "Betty of
Greystone," with Dorothy Gish, Owen Moore and George
Fawcett, and an untitled light comedy with Douglas Fair-
banks. The latter 'las also started on his return journey to
the Western Fine \rts stu Ho.
As father used to say:
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,
wealthy and wise." If that is so William Duncan, leading
man with the Hollywood Vitagraph forces, is a very strong
man physically and morally too, for that matter. He dearly
loves a joke and while the company stayed for refresh-
ments in one of the small towns on the way home from
Bear Valley, he stopped at the blacksmith's shop and quietly
raised a one hundred and eighty pound anvil. He then de-
liberately yawned and turned away. Soon after he saw
several men go to the anvil and one after another try to
lift it without success. As his auto left he looked around
and the men were still gazing after him wondering who the
dickens he was. Bill must go to bed early alright.
* * *
Director Billy Cabanne. while filming snow scenes in and
around Truckee, California, for use in Lillian Gish's latest
Triangle play, "Marja of the Steppe," by W. E. Wing, and
his company encountered a terrific snow storm that con-
tinued for three consecutive days. Cabanne took advantage
of the storm and secured some very picturesque snow scenes.
From reports the snow was twenty-two feet deep in spots,
and the weather was 12 below zero.
Included in the party who journeyed with Cabanne to
Truckee were Lillian Gish and her mother, Mrs. W. C. Ca-
banne, Walter Long, W. E. Lowery, Cameraman Billy Filden,
and a staff of stage carpenters and property boys.
Miss Gish thoroughly enjoyed the trip, it being the first
time she had seen snow for three years, since leaving
New York.
Raoul Walsh, Fox's big director, who arrived here this
week, says he is certainly glad to be back in the West again.
* * *
This week at the new Hollywood \'itagraph studio when
Nell Shipman was introduced to the man who was to play
the part of'her father in the Blue Ribbon feature, "God's
Country and the Woman," she incidentally met, for the
second time in her life, the man who is her god-father. Her
first meeting with William Bainbridge was in Victoria, B.
C, on that occasion when the baptismal waters were poured
upon the head of the baby Nell, and Mr. Bainbridge there-
upon undertook the honor and responsibility of being her
god-father. And it was a mutual pleasure and a unique
circumstance, the bringing of William Bainbridge and Nell
Shipman together in the roles of father and daughter in the
Curwood drama of the frozen north.
* * *"
The other day, while visiting the Biograph studio, we over-
heard a little conversation which illustrates the word "co-
incidence" better than a dictionary. It is an odd little in-
cident and is worth repeating.
A visitor from the American studio at Santa Barbara was
greeted by Albert Russell of the Biograph Company with
the inquiry, relative to his brother, William F. Russell.
"Did you see Bill up there?"
"Yes," replied the visitor, "he's got a new car."
"He has?" exclaimed Albert in surprise, and added, "so
have I. When did he get his?"
"Yesterday."
"Huh! So did I. What kind?"
"Purgeot."
"So is mine!" came the weak response from .\lbert, with
a limp gesture toward the speaker's newly acquired car.
* * *
Herbert Rawlinson has blossomed out this week at the
Big U studio in a pair of very nice puttees and breeches —
the conventional attire of the moving picture director.
Herbert is to put on some immense stuff, the nature of
which has not yet been disclosed, but it is known that Fran-
celia Billington has joined the U and is playing leads
opposite Herbert Rawlinson under his direction.
* * *
Charlie Chaplin left for New York. He has many offers
with his "big salaries" attached, to appear in various con-
cerns, it is said. So long Charlie.
* * *
Our hats are off to Roscoe Arbuckle, if this news is cor-
rect that he, "Fatty," is shortly to appear on the stage at the
Orpheum. He has a monologue which the vaudeville people
feel is a sure-fire success. Fifteen hundred dollars will be
"Fatty's" weekly stipend. Think of it!
* • *
Miss Jane Waller. Miss Buster Gould and Mrs. I. J. La-
more, mother of Miss Waller, narrowly escaped injury one
day this week when Miss Waller's automobile, in which they
were riding from Universal City to Los Angeles, was struck
by a street car at Hollywood.
The machine turned on its side, throwing the women to the
street. The two younger women escaped unhurt. Mrs.
Lamore sustained slight injuries.
* * *
Mr. C. A. Ziebarth, Superintendent of the American Film
Company in Chicago, was a visitor to the World office Sun-
day afternoon accompanied by Mrs. Ziebarth. He has been
spending a few days at the Santa Barbara studios of the
Flying "A" and will return East next week.
* * *
For the exhibitor life is just one * * * thing after
another. Now Japanese of this city have filed a protest
against showing Lasky's "The Cheat" with the city council,
but sentiment of the public welfare committee is that the
council can no nothing, as 'the film has been passed by the
National Board of Censors.
Japanese associations in San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa
Monica and other surrounding cities have vigorously pro-
tested against this picture play, declaring that the film scene
of a Japanese branding an American woman on the back
with a branding iron would embitter the American people
against Japan.
No action has been taken by the local boards in the cities
mentioned.
"POP" ROCK AT PALM BEACH.
W. T. "Pop" Rock and Mrs. Rock left New York on
Saturday, February 5, for a few weeks' sojourn at Palm
Beach and other points along the Florida east coast. Both
"Pop" and Mrs. Rock were in the best of spirits and looked
forward to a delightful vacation in the salubrious climate
of the southern resort.
CHARLES CHAPLIN IN NEW YORK.
Charles Chaplin arrived in New York City on the evening
of February 4. It is his first visit to the metropolis since
his entrance into pictures two or more years ago. The
comedian came east to take up business matters and to
consult his brother and business confidant, Sid Chaplin,
formerly of the Keystone.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1115
Does the Picture Appeal ?
Director Taylor Says the Critics Should Answer That Ques-
tion, First.
THAT many of the so-called failures in motion pictures
which do not meet the demand from exhibitors which
tlieir producers expected, are due to lack of proper
care and skill in handling lighting effects, is the opinion of
Director S. E. V. Taylor, who is now completing his second
picture for the Equitable programme. And he goes further
than that in asserting that the stock descriptions in pub-
lications pretending to be edited by "experts" fail lamentably
in not paying due attention to that very important part of
the iinished picture.
"Lighting Good," "Lighting only Fair," "Lighting Poor,"
Mr. Taylor says, convey no information except to the tech-
nical reader, and he knows how widely views may vary.
His contention is that in a motion picture wliich appeals to
the eye first of all, the way that appeal is presented is
fully as important and deserving of as much attention
from the critics as any other feature of the production.
"The best efforts of the actors and actresses," he says,
"are often and easily nullified by a slight defect or oversight
in the proper use of lights. The cameraman may do his
best, the artists give all that is in them, the settings be
all that they should be, and when the picture turns out to be
only mediocre in its drawing power, even though it carry a
vital story, the critic will saj' 'Lighting Poor,' and let it go
at that, without either showing wherein the lighting was
faulty, or pointing out where it was good. The average
critic knows what he likes when he sees a picture, but when
it comes to explaining why he likes or dislikes it, that is
another story, and the effects of the laws of optics, and the
refraction, reflection and diffusion of light, are generally far
beyond his ken."
Mr. Taylor won his spurs under David VVark Griffith, and
the points he makes seem to be up to the critics to answer.
His work in "Her Great Hour," in which Molly Mclntyre
and others did some exciting business under peculiar light
conditions, is cited as an example of what he is driving at.
for what everyone else considered a vital point the critics
passed over in silence.
ending up with the Universal, where her many admirers
hope that she will stay for many, many years to come.
Grace Cunard
JJT HAVE just one wish," says Grace Cunard, actress-
I director of the 101 Bison Universal, "and that is that
the days were forty hours long, instead of twenty-four.
I've pretty nearly succeeded in learning to do without sleep,
but even if I stayed up
all night long, I should
not find time for all
that I want to accom-
plish. You see, I write
almost every scenario
which is used by Mr.
Ford and myself. I
play the feminine lead
in some of them, and I
direct some of them be-
sides!
"Then, I am a great
l)eliever in the import-
ance of costuming on
the screen, and I spend
hours planning and
choosing my gowns and
trying them on. Besides
that, I am a perfect de-
votee of motoring, and
simply must take time
for a spin in my Lozier
car. Ko speed is great
enough to please me,
and I have been severe-
ly reprimanded several
times already!"
Miss Cunard is a
fearless creature, and
has taken so many risks
Grace Cunard.
in her work that she has been forced several times to suc-
cumb to an injury and take some time off in the hospital.
She was born in Paris, France, and educated in Columbus,
Ohio. She went on the stage at the age of thirteen, in
stock, and was starred in 1910 in "College Days." Four
years ago she joined the Biograph and since then has played
with the Lubin, Republic and Kay Bee companies, finally
Annulment of Service Legal
Texas Supreme Court Says It May Be Done to Enforce
Payment of Rental for Pictures.
THE legal right of a local exchange to enforce payment
of rentals on contract by annulment of service is es-
tablished by decision in favor of the Mutual Film
Corporation just handed down by the Court of Civil Appeals,
of the Second Supreme Judicial Court of Texas, Ft. Worth.
Litigation was begun September S, 1914, when Morris &
Daniel brought suit against the Mutual Film Corporation
of Texas for $10,600 in the District Court of Taylor County,
Texas.
Morris & Daniel conducted a theater at Abileno, Texas.
They had a contract with the Mutual Film Corporation for
service. The Mutual defended on the ground that Morris
& Daniel left C. O. D. shipments in express offices and that
after having become delinquent in payment, service was cut
off. Further, it was charged by the Mutual that payment
was stopped on checks sent in remittance by Morris &
Daniel.
In a suit, the exhibitors set up the claim that they had
contracted for service from the Mutual to them so long as
the theater and the Mutual Film Corporation remained in
existence. Mutual responded by a plea that the contract
was unilateral and lacked mutuality. On this showing, the
case was dismissed. .\ series of amended complaints was
filed by Morris & Daniel and at last in a trial before a jury,
they received a verdict for $1,500. The Mutual fought the
case and through appeal won the victory of the Ft. Worth'
decision. This will have an important bearing on film rental
and collections in the state of Texas.
Henry King With Knickerbocker
HENRY KING, who starred a hit in the "Who Pays"
series, also made himself well liked in "Should a
Woman Forgive," and many other big dramas, will be
seen in the coming release of the Knickerbocker Star I'>a-
tures, "The Big Broth-
er," a three-part feature,
uniting Virginia with a
distant Island Kingdom
in the Pacific.
Mr. King is a screen
star who is making a
care ful, conscientious
study of his work, and
with each release, it is
seen that he is a little
higher up in his art Be-
sides being a finished
actor, Henry King is a
capable director, having
put on a number of big
dramas.
Mr. King is a South-
erner, he works with his
company, and because of
his tact and considerate
treatment of his fellow
actors, he has been fit-
tin g 1 y dubbed, "the
gentleman."
In "The Big Broth-
er." Mr. King does some
excellent work, which will readily take its place in the front
ranks of the General Film Company's releases for the com-
ing week. "The Big Brother" will be released Fe4:)ruary 11.
Henry King.
EARL O. SHENCK NOW WITH GAUMONT.
Earl O. Shenck, who lias become well known as a leading
man for the Pathe company, has joined the Gaumont com-
pany at Jacksonville, Fla. He will play opposite Miss Iva
Shepard in the first Gaumont Mutual Masterpicture in which
he will appear. This is a story with an East Indian setting
which is now being filmed under the direction of Edwin
Middleton.
COLONEL BRADY WRITES NOVEL.
Colonel Jasper Ewing Brady, recently appointed manager
of the Vitagraph Scenario Department, has written a novel
entitled "The Pharisee," which Small. Maynard & Company,
of Boston, will publish in book form.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Spiegel to Install Service Department
New General Manager of World Film Corporation Plans to
Introduce New Ideas in Film Business.
IN a short talk amplifying the statement printed in last
week's Moving Picture World, as to the changes in man-
agement of the World ' Film Corporation, Arthur H.
Spiegel, the new general manager of the Forty-sixth street
concern, intimated that he was not at the moment anxious
to add to what had been printed. He said he preferred to
work out the plans he had in mind and let the exhibitors
and the public judge for themselves. He had no doubt the
plans would be made good. He said he had not given up
his interests in Chicago, where he is president and general
manager of the Spiegel May Stern Company. His organiza-
tion in that city, he said, was so well perfected he intended
to devote but a couple of days each month to matters there.
Mr. Spiegel said he would continue as president and gen-
eral manager of the F.quitablc and that the identities of that
company and the World Film would be preserved in so far
as the producing brands were concerned. He added that the
executive offices of the two probably would be consolidated
on one floor, not as a measure of economy primarily, but in
order to increase efficiency and convenience. It was possible
the accounting department might be removed to the first
floor, where the shipping room now is. Harrv Drum will be
assistant general manager, Felix Feist sales manager. Harry
Reichbach publicity manager and John Goldfrap advertising
manager. Producing and releasing arrangements would be
continued practically without change. Each company would
Jjave one release each week.
It was brought out in the conversation that one of the
innovations would be a service department, on which the
officers of the company were strongly banking. Mr. Spiegel
was inclined to be reserved as to details, saying that while
the plan was thoroughly worked out the executive of the
department had not as yet been chosen. It was intimated
the annual appropriation for this special service would run
to six figures.
When Mr. Spiegel was asked in regard to the status of
Lewis T. Selznick he said the former general manager of
the World Film Corporation was still a director and mem-
ber of the executive committee. .'Vsked as to how the forma-
tion of the new comoanv of Mr. Selznick in which Clara
Kimball Young would be starred, would aflfect the World
Film. !Mr. Spiegel said she was under contract with the
World Film until .\ugust 31 next, and that he expected
for the company a goodlv number of subjects in which
Mrs. Young is featured before the expiration of the agree-
ment.
Paramount Pictographs
Latest Thing in Pictures Is Modeled Along Lines of Popular
Magazine — First Issue a Success.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
P.\R.\MOUXT PICTOGR.\PHS are not intended to in-
vade the province of news weeklies, any more than
newspapers are intended to cover the field of inagazines.
The daily prints report events as they happen; the weekly
and monthly publications, at least the more si.gnificant of
them, discuss the social problems arisin.g out of these events
and act a? a guide to public opinion. Such is the function
of Pictographs. desi.gned to reflect the big movements of
the day as seen through the eyes of leaders of thou.ght in
all branches of nolitics, sociology and science. It is an ex-
cellent idea, and judging from the first issue of this novel
screen publication, it is destined to be fulfilled in a most
interesting fashion.
One is struck by the completeness with which the policy
of a progressive, popular, yet thought-provoking magazine
is carried out in the contents of this single-reel release.
The contributors are men of world-wide fame, such as Fred-
erick Palmer. Henry Reuterdahl. Hugo Munsterberg and
Elmer G. Sperry. and the film is composed with a view to
providin.g something to attract all elements in an audience.
just as a magazine that goes beyond the million mark aims
to reach every class of reader.
Considering the state of the public mind at present, the
leading article in the first issue of Pictographs is quite prop-
erly devoted to a plea for preparedness, with pictures and
text compiled by Frederick Palmer in support of the slogan:
"Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." In the
next issue. Theodore Roosevelt will present his views on
this subject. Henry Reuterdahl oflers a strong plea for a
large navy and Elmer G. Sperry is responsible for a clear
and interesting scientific article entitled, "Putting the Gyro-
scope to Work."
But it remained for Professor Munsterberg to devise the
most ingenious contribution to the first number, with his
mental test by which he asks the spectator to decide wheth-
er or not he is blessed with a constructive imagination. Let-
ters are thrown on the screen from which words may be
made, if one is alert enough to transpose the letters in the
limited time allowed. The Woman's Home Companion
gives the initial installment in a department devoted to the
better care of babies, and J. R. Bray supplies an eflfective
cartoon based on the preparedness issue. Then there are
some clever trick pictures calculated to please children, also
a few glimpses of the latest fashions, without which no
popular magazine would be complete.
Universal to do Booth Novel
Famous Prison Reform Story, by Maud Booth, "Was It
Murder?" a Timely Subject — Other Adaptations.
THE Universal Film Manufacturing Company lias pro-
cured the rights to picturize Gen. Maud Ballington
Booth's famous novel, "Was It Murder?" which made
the Salvation Army head one of the most talked-about
writers for some time. Newspapers and magazines the coun-
try over spilled column after column of comments on this
great work, and its sale reached into the millions. With-
out a doubt this is the greatest scoop in the line of adapta-
tion that has been scored in many a month, coming as it
does right upon the prison reform period which the State
of New York is now undergoing. Gen. Booth's great novel
was one of the very first published dealing with prison re-
form, which makes it all the more important today because
many of the prophesies and remarks which were made at
the time by the writer have become actual facts, according
to revelations made in the testimony given at the investiga-
tions conducted by the State of New York in regard to the
management of the prisons and its so-called reforms. This
wonderful novel will undoubtedly be done in pictures by
King Baggot under the direction of Henry Otto, immediately
following the filming of "The Honorable Peter Stfrling."
It has also been arranged by the Universal to take scenes
for this picture in and around Gen. Booth's home in the
Adirondacks.
But great as this scoop may be, the Universal did not
stop there, but went to several of the most widely-known
writers of the day and purchased their original material
for early releases on the Universal program. The first of
these great writers whose best works will be seen on the
screen, will be Paul West, formerly editor of the New York
Sunday World. His first contribution is now being done
by Harrv Myers and Rosemary Theby being entitled "Ob-
ject— Matrimony." This is an excellent two-reel comedy, to
be followed immediately by another two-reel comedy to be
done by Matt Moore and Jane Gail, entitled "The Society
Sherlock." .\nother celebrated writer of the present day
whose efforts will be filmed by the Universal is Thomas
Hardy, managing editor of Snappy Stories, whose first con-
tribution. "Behin'd the Curtain," is now being made by Henry
Otto with .\lan Holubar as the star before Mr. Otto starts
directing King Baggot. Seymour Galland, another well-
known author, has written a fine society drama which is
going to he done in a five-reel feature by the eastern studios,
called "The Crucible of Life." These authors will continue
to contribute to the Universal program, and some exception-
ally fine pictures may be expected from them in the near
future.
.^mong the adaptations from popular magazines, will be a
story by Wallace Irwin, "Nags," which appears in the Feb-
ruary McClure's, and Norman Duncan has contributed a
story of the Labrador ice fields. "Doctor of Afternoon Arm,"
v.'hich is now being made by Director Bob Hill, the story of
which will appear" in the Ladies Home Journal simultan-
eously with the release of the pictures.
HOLLISWOOD HALL TO BE SEEN IN PICTURES.
HoUiswood Hall, a famous restaurant familiar to Long
Island motorists, will soon be shown on the picure screen
in a new feature production of the Vitagraph Company.
The restaurant stands on the heights above Hillside ave-
nue, Jamaica, and its architecture and interior decorations
ofTer splendid scene settings for motion pictures. Theodore
Marston is directing the film for the \'itagraph and will stage
a huge ball scene in tlie dance room.
February 19, 1916
Till: MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1117
"Sis Hopkins" Films Here
Kcilem Announces "A Flock of Skeletons" as Initial Release
in New Comedy Line on March 3d.
SIS HOPKINS is here! "A Flock of Skeletons," the
first release in the new line of Kalem comedies featur-
ing Rose Melville, creator of the famous character, is
now ready for release and will probably be given its advance
Srene from "A Flock of Skeletons" (Kalem).
showing to the trade papers this week. The initial produc-
tion is scheduled on the General I'^ilm program for Marcli
3d, following which there will be a single reel release every
week, taking the Fridav date on the Kalem calendar.
"A Flock of Skeletons," the initial release in the new line,
gives a good idea of the type of work that will be found in
the Sis Hopkins comedies. Sis will be seen in the familiar
character that made her nationally known a decade ago on
the stage. She will be the same gawky girl of the farm,
with the same ludicrous pigtails, gingham apron and straw
bonnet. The stories vary from exaggerated farce to the
quiet comedy of charactei, and occasionally the quaintly lov-
able character of Sis is used to bring in a touch of heart
interest that is quickly followed by a laugh. Each single
reel release tells an entirely distinct story.
The opening scenes of "A Flock of Skeletons" finds Sis
at home on the farm. The slavery life tires and she pines
for the easy ways of the city. Her arrival in the metropolis
isn't very auspicious, for she has Mr. Newlyrich arrested
for mashing after he had considerately ofTered to help her
with her bulky green carpet bag. The fun begins when Sis
later finds herself the girl-of-all-work in the Newlyrich home.
She blunders into a knowledge of the secret escapades ,of
each member of the family and is soon the guardian of the
family's skeletons. Their efforts to keep her knowledge
from the other members of the household make life a whirl
of e.xcitement for Sis. Mother is a would-be song-bird,
under the tutelage of a professor who is hard of hearing,
daughter is in love with a matinee idol, and the sudden ac-
Quisition of wealth hasn't cured the son of the family of his
love for the rolling dice. Life on the farm never appealed
to Sis as this does.
Kalem believer that the excellence of the supporting cast
in the Sis Hopkins Comedies will prove a more than wel-
come surprise to film followers. Frank Minzey, who played
the principal male role in the play "Sis Hopkins" since its
first stage presentation, has been secured by Kalem. and
will make his screen debut in these subjects. Arthur ."Mbert-
so.-, who secured popularity in Kalem multiple reel offer-
ings during the past year, is another member of the com-
pany, as is Richard Purdon. the Kalem "Daddy." Olive
West and Henry Murdock are. two players drafted from the
stage who are well known for their character comedy work
for many seasons past. Miss West will be remembered
for her appearances on Broadway in "Mrs. Wiggs of the
Cabbage Patch." "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." and such
attractions. Murdock is an acrobatic comedian whose work
has delighted the critics of the private projection room.
Mary Kennedy, a pretty Jacksonville girl, is another Kalem
player added to the Sis Hopkins company. In preparing for
the Sis Hopkins Comedies the Kalem officials insisted upon
securing the best players obtainable and giving them stories
of the finest quality.
Pyramid Pictures Makes Bow
New Producing Company Formed by Arthur Smallwood.
Who is President and General Manager.
ARTHUR N. SMALLWOOD, president and general
manager of the newly organized Pyramid Pictures,
Inc., 220 W. 42d street, New York City, announces it
as the policy of the new concern to act as contracting pro-
ducers in the making of feature productions and serials with
possibly an occasional industrial feature. The new com-
pany will assume full charge of production including the
preparation of script and casting of players when so desired.
Mr. Smallwood has been identified with the film industry
as an independent producer since the beginning of the inde-
pendent movement. Early in 1908 he was associated with
the United States Film Company, which began operations in
Cincinnati by making Western. Later he operated the busi-
ness in the same company in New York, establishing an of-
fice in the then "film row" on 15th street, where the Cham-
pion, Defender, Lux and Yankee offices wese located. The
company then specialized in industrial, advertising and educa-
tional films, in which field Smallwood was one of the earliest
pioneers.
When the Smallwood Film Corporation absorbed the
United States Film Co., in 1913, Arthur N. Smallwood was
made president and general manager of the company. The
Smallwoood Corporation made features for Warner's Fea-
tures, Inc., and later when the United Film Service was inaug-
urated, the company produced two brands for that program,
one featuring Edwin August and Ruth Blair and the other
Ethel Grandin.
and
Helen Greene
IN HELEN GREENE the Lubin Manufacturing Company
has a star acknowledged to be one of the most versatile
women players on the screen. Miss Greene, being born
into a theatrical family, comes by her success nat-
urally. Her father. Clay M. Greene, was one of the old
troopers and production manager, a newspaper
more recently a recog-
nized playwright of no
mean ability.
During the past two
years Mr. Greene has
devoted most of his
time to writing photo-
plays for the Lubin
Company, and a short
time ago took over the
direction of his own
features.
Following the advice
and experience of her
father, Miss Greene
rapidly rose from one
of the lesser lights of
the stage and develop-
ed her talent to such
degree that she was ac-
corded leads in some of
the prominent stage
productions, during
which time she devoted
her spare time to study.
.About five months
ago and just at the
time when public rec-
ognition was hers, her father induced her to join his
company of photoplayers and she made her debut on the
screen in Lubin Films. Under the personal direction of
Mr. Greene, this pretty and vivac^us young lady has won
for herself in a very short space of time, a wonderful fol-
lowing. Admirers of versatility have always found Helen
Greene to be "just herself," whether playing the vampire,
the heroine, a society matron, the fond mother or any of
her ingenue parts. She is at home and at her ease on
a horse, behind the wheel of a snorting speed car, in the
water or on it.
The pictures in which Miss Greene shows herself to ad-
vantage are "Heartaches," "Beyond All Is Love," "Her
Wayward Sister," "The Uplift," "Revenge" and another four-
reel feature which is now in the course of completion.
Among young actresses who have come to the front in
pictures. Miss Greene deserves a place by right native abil-
ity and hard work.
Helen Greene.
1118
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Essanay Releases for February
Will Have a Number of Good Subjects on the Programs of
General Film and V-L-S-E.
ESSANAY offers an exceptionally strong program in
February, both through the General Film Co., and the
V-L-S-E. Two multiple reel features, five acts each,
will be released through the V-L-S-E. These are "Vultures
of Society," released February 14, and "The Discard," releas-
ed February 28. "Vultures of Society" features Lillian Drew,
Marguerite Clayton, E. H. Calvert and Ernest Maupain, and
is directed by Mr. Calvert. "The Discard" was written by
Charles Michelson, war correspondent and former editor of
the Cliicago American, and features Virginia Hammond, the
former Frohman star and for four years leading woman with
E. H. Sothern; Ernest Maupain, former leading man for
Sarah Bernhardt, and Harry Beaumont.
"The Primitive Strain," on the General Film program, is
one of the best north woods stories produced. It ends with
a fight that is a fight. In fact, it was so realistic, and the
players fought in such dead earnest that a doctor had to be
called to treat two of the participants and an innocent by-
stander. One actor had a rib broken, another broke a blood
vessel in the nose and a woman was knocked down and badly
bruised by the overturning of a table. The play features
Edward .Arnold and Nell Craig.
"Beyond the Law," a three-reeler bv Henry Oyen, is an-
other strong release. This is a sequel to "The Snow
Burner" and was published in Adventure magazine under the
title of "The Snow Burner Pays." E. H. Calvert takes the
part of the snow burner. Hell Camp Rivers, which he played
in "The Snow Burner," while Marguerite Clayton takes the
leading feminine role.
The story is of the northwest — a red blooded tale of lumber
camp life. Mr. Calvert took a company of players to Vir-
ginia, Minn., where the play is being staged in the exact
part of the country Mr. Oyen wrote about.
Among the other strong releases are: "The Rough Neck,"
featuring Harry Beaumont and Alton Goodrich; "The Man
in Him," featuring G. M. Anderson; "Golden Lies," featuring
Bryant Washburn and Elizabeth Burbridge; "Politeness
Pays," featuring John Junior; two of George Ade's fables;
a cartoon of Wallace Carlson on "Dreamy Dud Lost at Sea,'
and a cartoon on Chicago by the famous cartoonist, Vernon
Howe Bailey.
Activities of Gaumont Directors
What the Producers of the Mutual Ally Are Doing — Many
Productions Under Way.
THE month of February will see unusual activities at the
winter studios of the Gaumont company at Jackson-
ville, Fla. The policy of giving a director time to per-
Mre for a new production is meeting with unqualified suc-
cess. Three big feature photoplays are always in work, and
the fourth director is planning his new production.
The first three February releases have of course been com-
pleted in ".'Vs a Woman Sows," "The Idol of the Stage," and
the first Marguerite Courtot photoplay, "The Dead .^live."
Director William F. Haddock is just filming the last scenes
of "I Accuse," the Marjorie Howe story picturized by George
D. Proctor, Gaumont scenario editor. It will be released
February 21 with Alexander Gaden in the leading role. Miss
Helen Marten is playing opposite him.
The first March release Gaumont will make as a Mutual
Masterpicture, de luxe edition, will be "According to the Law."
For this production, whicli will be directed by Richard Gar-
rick, supervising director of Gaumont stock companies, How-
ard Hall has been secured. Mr. Hall is an actor of forceful
personality who has only recently turned to the screen. He
has been featured in numerous Broadway productions and
has starred at the head of his own company for years. "Ac-
cording to the Law" was written by Paul M. Bryan and
Joseph H. Trant.
An East Indian village is now rising on the water front
along the St. John's river opposite the city of Jacksonville.
Here Director Edwin Middleton is already taking scenes
of East Indian life, which is the setting for a story written
by O. A. Nelson.
Beautiful Marguerite Courtot will be the star in the next
photodrama to be directed by Henry J. Vernot for Gau-
mont. Paul M. Bryan, who wrote "The Idol of the Stage,"
has written the new play with Miss Courtot in mind, It is
called "Feathcrtop," and the influence of the story of this
name by Nathaniel Hawthorne upon the persons in the
photodrama is so strong that they are vitally affected.
"Most Extraordinary"
Story That a Kalem "Ham" Comedy Makes a Dumb Soldier
Speak.
FROM England comes one of the most amazing stories
of the motion picture in war times that has yet been
chronicled. Had it been the creation of a publicity
man the story could not have been more startling. It tells of
a wounded British soldier, robbed of his speech by a gas
bomb, and invalided home. He attended a picture theater
where a "Ham and Bud" comedy was being shown and was
so amused by the comedians that his speech was suddenly
restored. The account of the event ar printed was given
in a letter from Mr. Arthur Tench, lessee and manager of
the Norbury Palais de Luxe.
" 'It will interest you to hear of another instance of the
usefulness of the picture theater in the stirring times of the
present day. Cyclist J. Hopkins, of the 9th Div. Army Cycle
Corps, now at the Stamford Road War Hospital, Norbury,
was badly gassed at Ypres. He entirely lost his power of
speech, and was invalided home. It was feared he would
be dumb for life, and things looked pretty black for the
poor fellow. A good angel, however, in the form of one of
my lady patrons, brought him along one evening to my thea-
ter to see the pictures, and he was so affected by the eccentric-
ities of Ham and Bud in a comedy I was then showing that
his speech was entirely and at once restored, and although the
gallant fellow came into the hall absolutely dumb and had
been so since the fateful day in Flanders, he went out, to
the astonishment of the hospital authorities, chatting merrily.
.Additional interest is perhaps lent to this case by the fact
that Cyclist Hopkins has had some years' experience of the
moving picture profession, his most recent post having been
that of chief operator and electrician at the St. George's
theater, Kendal. He is now going back to the front, and
I am sure carries with him our best wishes." "
STRIKING ANTI-CENSOR CARTOON.
The above engraving is a reproduction of a cartoon which
appeared in a recent issue of the New York .American and
which illustrates in a most graphic manner the evil of
Federal Censorship as proposed by the Crafts bill.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1119
IF any prediction ever made in these columns proved true,
it is the one that the old-time theatrical people have
never and never will, become reconciled to the conditions
established by the advent and progress of motion pictures.
We are told that "film men are split on the proposed Federal
censorship bill." The truth is there is no split. We read of
certain moving picture makers and handlers fawning and
crawling upon the lap of Chairman Hughes of the Com-
mittee on Education at Washington and offering him a
practical — in fact, a decided — surrender of their constitutional
rights, while nearly all motion picture people stand upon
principle. It is a remarkable fact that the fawners are
people who three years ago derided and detested motion
pictures. It is also a fact that the children who have
crawled upon the knee of Chairman Hughes for ground-floor
recognition and free publicity are not as numerous as they
appear to be. One corporation signing the paper is the
distributor for at least two of the most prominent of other
signers. Two other signers, although separately inscribed,
are covered by one organization, so that, instead of having
four very prominent penitents upon his knee Chairman
Hughes has but two.
To be plain about the matter, let us take indisputable
facts. One party which practically surrenders to the Federal
Censorship movement is the Paraniount Picture Corporation.
It is followed by the Famous Players Company, the Lasky
Feature Play Company, the World Film Corporation and
the Equitable Motion Picture Corporation. Now, first, the
Paramount Picture Corporation is not a manufacturing con-
cern, but a releasing company which handles the productions
of both the Famous and the Lasky companies, so that the
Paramount really sits in the lap of Chairman Hughes for it-
self, the Famous and the Lasky companies — a representation
of one. Mr. Hughes is told the World Film Corporation
and the Equitable Motion Picture Corporation want to be
good. He counts two more converts, while in fact there is
but one, as the Equitable productions are released through
the World Film Corporation, so that he has in all but two
converts upon his knees.
On the other hand we find arrayed against Federal cen-
sorship the Universal Film Company, the Metro Pictures
Corporation, the .American Film Company, the Mutual Film
Corporation, the V-L-S-E.. representing four of the best
Icnown moving picture manufacturers, the International Film
Service and the Nicholas Power Company. With them are
representatives of notable motion picture publications, or-
ganizations of exhibitors and the Motion Picture Board
of Trade. Does this indicate that "film men are split on
the censorship bill"? If a percentage of 100 to 20 can be
called a "split." then we must recede. The last named com-
panies are on record against pre-publicity censorship and
stand ready to support any measure that may lie framed to
Iiold them repsonsible under the criminal laws if they produce
or exhibit anythmg that does not comply with the laws.
* * *
A representative of one of the organizations that has be-
come servile to the Federal bill agitators says there are
many persons in the moving picture business who look upon
it as a means for a quick clean-up and a get-away for profit.
All of which is quite true. But such people are the bandits
of the business. They are the people who flourished some
years ago. but can now only be found skulking in the dark-
ness, producing for and marketing their products to the un-
wary and depraved exhibitors. Despite the opinions of many
and the rulings of the courts in recent years regarding the
-existence and operations of moving picture trusts, one truth
stands out boldly. If it were not for the establishment of
■some of the combinations the moving picture business would
not have the world-wide standing it has to-day. Twelve
years ago the country was flooded with interloping motion
picture oroducers who were, as the representative savs. "get-
rich-quick artists." The first thought of combination was
directed against the class who gave attention to quantity
rather than quality and the eflfectiveness of that campaign
is shown by the fact that not one of the guerrilas is repre-
sented in the ninety-five per cent, of motion picture busi-
ness. The five per cent, is composed of the people for
whom the agitators hold the entire business responsible.
* * *
To reach the outlaws the agitators would shoulder the
responsibility and expense upon the innocent, without ac-
cording them their constitutional rights to a day in court.
The legitimate producer must abide by the delay and cost
attending the pre-adjudication of his subject and support
the supervising body for considering the subjects of the
irresponsible producers who abandon their subjects when
they fin<l they cannot "get away with it." The honest man
is put on all fours with the culprit without a trial. That is
a true picture of pre-publicity censorship. Ordinarily all per-
sons accused are entitled to the benefit of a doubt. Not so
with the motion picture producers and exhibitors. They are
first condemned and then tried. As a prominent director of
pictures said the other day, "This censorship is one of the
greatest insults to American manhood ever contrived. I am
a respectable American citizen. I am raising a family and
am as jealous of the spiritual and moral welfare of my wife
and children as any man who ever attempted to teach the
gospel. I would not allow myself to picturize anything that
would contaminate the mind of man, woman or child, yet I
am branded by these censorship people as one of degraded
inspiration. \\'hy. because I produce a picture showing a
policeman accepting a bribe. The police say it unduly re-
flects upon the police departments. I am condemned because
I show a clergyman who has become involved in unfortunate
mercantile speculation because it tends to diminish respect
for the cloth. I dare not produce a picture showing a man
pointing a revolver at a burglar who has entered his home
at night, because it is contrary to the commandment. 'Thou
slialt not kill.' I dare not expose the conduct of a libertine,
liecause the mind might otherwise remain ignorant of the ex-
istence of such affairs. In brief. I dare not tell the truth,
no matter how delicately I mav do it. because the 'holier
than thou' feel that such affairs should be kept under cover,
and yet the newspapers, magazines and novels of unlimited
circulation, teem with such stories, the stage tells them day
after day. and not a protest comes from these censors. Many
of the newspapers and periodicals reek with filth, and I'll
stake my reputation, together with my salary for a year,
that the so-called reformers cannot find a filthy photoplay
in anv part of the country. The answer comes back, clear
and distinct. The foundation for the censorship of moving
picture films is pure, unadulterated graft. The condition of
affairs in the moving picture business is terrible and I blame
the manufacturers for it. They have given these 'holier than
thou' people too much rope. They have lacked backbone
enough to fi.ght them inch by inch and have the courts de-
termine how far sanctimonious interference with legitimate
business shall be tolerated. 'Cut out the drinking scenes' is
one of the injunctions issued to us. How in the name of all
that is good are we to show the degrading effects of the
liquor habit if we do not show its indulgence and results?
If John B. Gough were alive to-day he would be one of the
foremost moving picture exhibitors with his programme filled
with drinking scenes. He went the picture one better and
showed terrible examples in flesh and blood on the lecture
platform. So did others in his time. Many^ of the so-
called reformers of to-day will stand in the pulpits and upon
the platforms, ranting about wine being a mocker, yet they
deem it an honor to sit at festive boards surrounded by up-
lifted glasses, flowing over with bubbling wine. I always
admired President Rutherford B. Hayes and William Jeri-
nings Bryan for their consistencv in this respect. That is
more than I can say of nine-tenths of the so-called re-
formers with whom I have come in personal contact. What
do T think of censorshio? I answer in the legal defi_nition of
the term 'fraud.' It is a dishonest or illegal artifice by
which undue advantage is taken of another, or by which the
interests of that other are uniustlv prejudiced. _ My profes-
sion is an honorable one and I follow it accordingly. I take
pride in it: and when anyone, whether he be of the cloth,
or otherwise, says I make a business of contaminating the
mind or impairing the morals of the young or old. he is de-
liberately guilty of a falsehood. By his reckless declara-
tion he prejudices the interests of my employer, my family
and myself. By his blanket charge against my profession
as a whole, he commits the meanest act man can do. His
artifice in besmirching all for a few is a fraud upon the in-
telligence of all. I am heartily in favor of penalizing any
manufacturer or exhibitor of an improper moving picture, and
that cannot be done until offence has been committed against
the public and the offender given a trial. You cannot col-
lect damages against a newspaper, or imprison the editor,
before a libel is published."
1120
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Real Stories from Reel Studios
By Thornton Fisher,
■p AMI LIAR phrases: — "I've written three scripts better
than that play and got 'em all back!"
* * *
Successful authors we have known — Rex Beach, Bob W.
Chambers. Charles Dickens, Homer, Conan Doyle and Joe
Brandt. Joe had a hand in "Graft." — P. S. We mean he was
co-author of that stor}'.
4> * *
Have you Iieard of the recent metamorphosis of Gilbert
Anderson?
Right away now you think he's in bed with it, but let us
hastily relieve the tug at your heart strings by saying that
Broncho Bilu"^",
the li6htn1mg
#^
Broncho Billy has shed the old cowboy garb and discarded
his trusty "gat" for the less dangerous evening costume
in which he will make perilous ventures into society pictures.
So passeth Broncho Billy. How western villainy will flour-
ish now.
* * *
Our tenderest sympathy goes out to that brave little band
of Edison pilgrims led by Dick Ridgely as they languish
among the Havana cigar makers and list to the drone of the
tobacco bug as it flits from leaf to leaf. Words tremble on
our lips as we think of the sleety, rainy, snowy weather of
New York, from which they have been so unceremoniously
yanked to be compelled to bask in the balmy, lazy atmosphere
of the West Indies. Between scenes, can you not visualize
THE EOlSOt^
that heroic flock standing on the silvery beach, sadly gazing
across the vast expanse of blue and sobbing to the accom-
panying of the wailing waves — "I love the "L" and subways,
but this is the life."
* * *
The Motion Picture Board of Trade entertained the Presi-
dent of the U. S. A. the other night. Also the Mayor of
N. Y. Those present were Mrs. Ne (What do you think
this magazine is? A directorv of the United States? — Editor.)
* * *
Hurray! This is the month, too, that the Motion Picture
Board of Trade gives a dinner to the cartoonists of New
York. A sign painter has been engaged by the committee
to make some of the following notices to be hung: "Car-
toonists will please not push! There will be room for all."
"Don't get excited — if there isn't enough in the kitchen we
can send out for more."
"Speak kindly to you"- competing cartooner. He too might
be hungry." "Don't hit your fellow diner in the head with
the dishes — remember good dishes are expensive." We can't
think of the rest.
* * *
And also besides being the month in which Abraham
Lincoln and G. Washington were born — (of course, those
events didn't happen this particular month) — it is also the
month of the Screeners and Exhibitors affair. There'll be a
lot of peaches in Madison Square Garden that evening. The
band will play and quips and pranks and merry jest and men
of chest will all hold sway (did you get the poetry?). .Any-
how, let's make it a big night.
S^S -' JUD^^in' from some
CLOSE-UPS (VE SEEN^TVIEXS
_ (^ LOT O.F BI6 rePsUJRES ^
'/ " EVEN l^4 (\ UTTLE OlSE. REELEVii
Australian Notes
Hoyt's, Ltd., a Melbourne company, is about to erect a
tine picture theater in Sydney, with a seating capacity of over
J.UUO people. It will be the largest of its kind in Australia.
* * *
.Australasian Films, Ltd., have secured the sole rights for
Equitable Features in Australia. The first one shown here
was "Divorced," with the Australian actress Hilda Spong in
the leading role.
* * *
.■\ new theater, the Piccadilly, has been opened in Sydney.
It is rather small, only seating about 600, but is well fitted
up. The management is at present showing Alliance Fea-
tures. The prices of admission are si.x-pence and one shilling
(10c. and 25c.) while private boxes can be obtained at one
and si.x pence (3Sc.) per person. The latter is an innova-
tion in photoplay theaters in Sydney, but promises to become
very popular.
* * *
"My Old Dutch," is playing to capacity houses at the
Crystal Palace here this week. The attendance so far has
broken all records.
* * *
Fraser Films, Ltd., and Australian Feature Films, two prom-
inent exchanges here, have amalgamated. The former has
the agency for Universal pictures, while the latter are the sole
agents for Paramount features.
* * *
The Clement Mason Cine. Co., the agents for Essanay, have
just released the first of the Henry B. Walthall pictures, and
are widely advertising them. Three have been released, viz.,
"Temper," "The Woman Hater," and "The Circular Path."
Walthall is very popular in Australia, because of his work in
"The Avenging Conscience."
* * *
During the past month the following features have been
shown in Sydney: — "Divorced" and "Should a Wife For-
give," Equitable features; "The Morals of Marcus" and
"Stolen Goods," Paramount; "Alias Jimmv Valentine" and
"The Boss," World Film. TOM S. IMRIE.
LESSER BOOKING DIRECT TO EXHIBITORS,
Sol Lesser, who holds the L'nited States rights on "The
Ne'er-Do-Well," the ten-reel adaptation by Selig of the Rex
Beach story, announces that for the present he is not ready
to talk states rights on his big subject. Aside from the ter-
ritory controlled by Mr. Cesser's California offices, all book-
ings will be made direct from his office at 218 West Forty-
second street. New York City. It is the intention of the
western film men to consider first the principal picture houses
in the larger cities. Ten prints will be in circulation for
the first showings.
It is Mr. Lesser's intention later to take up the question
of territorial rights. Already owners of larger houses all
over the country are manifesting lively interest in "The
Ne'er-Do- Well." Mr. Saxe, of the three-thousand-seated
.\lhambra of Milwaukee, wants the subject for two weeks.
In the only two cities where the picture has been shown to
the public, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Manager Roth
of the Portola, in the former city, ran it for two weeks,
and Manager Lloyd Brown of Clune's Auditorium, Los
Angeles, kept it before the picturegoers of the southern city
for three weeks and has made application for a return.
J. A. KOERPEL TAKES VACATION.
"I have not had a vacation in two years," said J. K. Koer-
pel, who has just resigned his position as manager of the
Washington, D. C. branch of the General Film Company.
"That's why I am in New York just now." Koerpel dropped
into the Moving Picture World oflfice to say "how do you
do" last Tuesday. He has not decided what connection he
will make, but is considering several advantageous offers.
Mr. Koerpel has been very successful in organizing the sell-
ing end of the film game and in efficiency work and should
have no trouble making a connection.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1121
TrIE Lancashire Chief Constables' Association remains in-
sistent in its petition to the authorities to appoint a Gov-
ernment Censor of tihus. and their proposal is also meet-
ing with alternative opposition and endorsement irom the
chiefs of police in other counties. A British parallel to official
censorship as known in the States is, however, upon the Gov-
ernment's own admission, hardly within the bounds of possi-
bility. Existing statutes would in the first place have to be
altered and this would mean the introduction of a special
Parliamentary bill for the purpose. Special legislation for
anything not directly nor indirectly connected with the prose-
cution of the war is not likely to get a hearing in the House
for some time to come.
The displacement of male labor in the commerce of the
country and the growing substitution of female employment
has become a noticeable tendency during the last four months
of the old year, more especially so in the provinces than in
London, and the application next month of the first of the
conscriptive measures will impose still stronger demands
upon the manhood of the country. The inoving picture trade
of Great Britain has already a roll of honor of men who have
gone to the front proportionately as large, if not larger, than
that of most callings, but the number of men whose liveli-
hood depends upon motion pictures to be called up under the
"group system" is much greater. Operators, attendants, elec-
tricians, managers, film salesmen, renters, exchangemen and
every branch of the trade are represented, while the gradual
incursion of women into these vocations is daily becoming
more apparent. So far as the exhibitor is concerned there
is little novelty in the situation. He has always employed
women and .girls as cashiers and attendants {or ushers) and
at some of our best shows, those of Provincial Cinematograph
Theaters, Ltd., for instance, female operators are well estab-
lished. But women as renters, film travelers, theater man-
agers, commissionaires and producers, to select a few diverse
departments that have already been initially invaded, cer-
tainlj' present a futurist prospect.
Regarding the woman operator I am informed by the man-
ager of a modern picture theater in the north who himself
has trained and placed in good situations close upon one
hundred women that, given adequate training and facilities
for study, they have proved in every way as competent as
their brothers of the lantern. "Don't you find the natural
hypersensitiveness of the sex a disturbing factor?" I ven-
tured as a query to this compliment. "I did at first," he
replied, "but it is all a question of training and familiarity
to the new environment. My first pupil ran out of the box
in hysterics when her first film fired, but now. having se-
lected a likely, level-headed candidate, I make it a point that
no disturbing incident shall happen until, so to speak, she has
become thoroughly acclimatized to her new surroundings.
Then we arrange a little fire expressly for her benefit. If
she survives it with prompt action and presence of mind, she
passes for complete trainin.g. If not. the ordeal is repeated
until she does."
Joseph R. Darling, of the Fox Film Corporation, has this
week been making a tour of the provinces. There is every
indication of a separate organization being inaugurated with
a head office in London and several provincial branches to
handle the productions of the Fox Company.
"Is there any wonder that a decent dramatist refuses to
write for the cinema?" is a poignant question asked this week
by a well-known British melodramatist. "Five guineas a reel
is considered princely remuneration. A guinea is common
payment for a plot. As for the royalty system, it is un-
satisfactory, being reckoned on the sale of films by the manu-
facturer and not upon their exhibition. There is a vast dif-
ference between five per cent, on the gross receipts of a
theater and five per cent, on the sale of a film. The latter
royalty is quite contemptible; a successful play would do
quite well for its author if it yielded him £50. And £50
is exactly one week's royalty at the lowest rate in a West
End theater, based on average business."
* ♦ *
And as to the scenario writers' conditions in America some
very astonishing information comes to hand this week
through tl.e Society ot Authors irom its American corre-
spondent. Here are a few excerpts from his despatch: "The
trade is very unscrupulous in its methods of doing business.
It is very difiicult (.for authors) to get accounts and royalties
beyond the amount paid in advance. It is important, there-
fore, when dealing with an American firm, to see that a
large advance is paid. * * * American manufacturers de-
mand not only world rights but also rights covering the
whole term of the copyright." Furthermore, American
manufacturers are openly accused of giving away to the
distributing companies half of the author's royalty and pay-
ing him only the other half and of appointing nominees or
middlemen to absorb the author's profits in return for "hand-
ling the film." But for disingenious romancing, the gem of
this communique (which is given in the organ of the ".Vuthors'
Society ■> is t..e following: "In the United States an author
is allowed very little say with regard to the production of
his scenario. This lies in the hands of the producer who
is generally hopelessly inartistic, illiterate and illiberal."
London Trade Topics.
Paul Kimberley, who presides over the Thanhouser des-
tinies in London, writes this week to say that Thanhouser
b'ilms, Ltd., the European headquarters of Thanhouser and
Falstaff releases, will henceforth release its exclusive produc-
tions under amalgamation with the Thomas Thompson rent-
ing exchanges in the north country. The new concern, which
will in no way interfere with the open market policy of Mr.
Kiml)erley for the shorter productions, will be known as
the Thompson-Thanhouser Films Company, with Messrs.
Kimberley and Thotnpson as joint managers. Anything over
three reels is an impossible proposition for the open market
in England, so, following the tendency of the times, coupled
with the fact that the recent large creations from the New
Rochelle studios are yet to appear in England, new facilities
for their exploitation had to be consideredj with the result
stated.
* * *
W. C. Scott, of the Flying A and Beauty products, left
town in a hurry for the States and will no doubt return
with the first serial picture from the Santa Barbara studio,
which, l)y the way, is assured of a good booking list
here.
* * *
What qualified and independent reviewers describe as the
finest effort of British filtn production was shown iii London
the other day under the auspices of the London Film Com-
pany. It is a version of Hall Caine's play, "The Christian,"
and is certainly the best work done by George L. Tucker
since he came over here.
* * *
"The Birth of a Nation" finishes its run at the Scala theater
this week-end to make room for the first series of the official
war films. King George himself attended a private show
of these last week.
* * *
The .American trade is presumably acquainted with Alma
Taylor, the Hepworth player. Through a servant's care-
lessness, her home at Sunbury, only a few miles up the river
froin here, was entirely destroyed by fire the other evening.
The house was an historical treasure, being at one time the
home of Anne Boleyn.
* * *
The Exhibitors' Association is making a little experiment
in renting, ."l patriotic film produced by the London Film
Company and sufficiently strong in plot and cast to draw the
public is to be exploited upon co-operative lines. The ex-
hibitors purchases the film for £14 and gives an agreement
to show it as widely as possible over given territory.
* * *
J. D. Tippctt announces this week that the next line of
special features to emanate from Universal House will be
the Bluebird series. The Trans-.\tlantic Company is one
of the most ardent champions in the country of the open
market cause and even on the current releasing calendar are
many subjects in the 15.000 feet per week which, length not
considered, are comparable in quality to many so-called ex-
elusive features. ^^ ^^ SUTCLIFFE.
1122
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Alive and Kicking.
HA.V1NG wasted a perfectly good obituary notice on Frank D.
Stanton, the same is hereby retracted. Mr. Stanton writes that
he is not dead, so the notice will be put in the hold-over galley,
and we hope the metal stays there a long time. Mr. Stanton's death
was announced in apparently good faith by a former acquaintance, but
Mr. Stanton was not dead at all, he was simply out of the picture end
and fooling with some musical comedy productions. Now he is with
the Franklin Square, Boston, and perhaps he is advertising the shtJws
with his usual skill. If he is, he has to prove it, for he sends nothing
but his letter. We'll wait and see. Perhaps he will take the hint.
Anyhow, he is where he can take the hint.
Advertising for Fair.
Do you recall the time when all the help you had from the manu-
facturer was his bulletin, his trade paper advertising and the right to
buy one-sheets for fifteen cents apiece? That is not so terribly long
ago, but long enough to have seen wonderful changes. Now the na-
tional advertit^ing is looked upon as a part of the regular campaign of
the feature companies and the booming the news films are getting will
be even more with the Chicago Tribune-Selig and the Hearst-Vitagraph
combinations running. Imagine a four page supplement to a Sunday
paper being given over entirely to one advertisement of a news film.
Four pages in one of the biggest newspapers in the country and this but
part of a campaign that covers the country ! Oi: course the newspaper
Itself is back of this particular advertising, but even at that it costs
important money. There should be more money in news films than
there seems to be. One trouble is that exhibitors in many sections
decry them merely because they are not photoplays. Some of them ob-
ject because the news film ninety days old does not look so very newsy,
but a news film has no business being ninety days old. You can get
ihem first run if you pay the price and if you handle it right you'll
make a big profit even on first run p-rice. Just because you do not
care for them personally, do not decry them. Vse them and get your
money back. They'll bring people to your house you never knew lived
in the same town with you, but the pictures must be up to date and
properly advertised as well. Because you make money with photo-
plays, it does not follow that you can make money with nothing else.
You can, if you will, but you must give them the same booming and
use the national advertising that comes to your hand to back up your
own efforts. The grocer finds it profitable to push the nationally ad-
vertised lines. Why not you?
Seeing the Handwriting.
One of the best New Year's resolutions came in the other day in the
form of the January first issue of the Orpheum Herald. Aberdeen.
N. D. In passing it might be noted that A. W. Walker has pulled in
his front page heading with good results. Mr. Walker, speaking for
the Walker Circuit, writes:
Believing that the theater goers of Aberdeen appreciate and
demand the best there is to be had, and realizing that they at-
tend the theater to be amused — to laugh with the comedians and
to enjoy the plays of romance and adventure, of the better class
rather than to see films depicting intrigue, murder and blood-
shed. Manager Walker has decided to discontinue showing pro-
ductions released by .
It is a fact that Films are splendid from a standpoint
of photography and scenic detail. They have produced a very
few pictures that were really enjoyable. But the majority of
them are gruesome — horrible, ghastly tragedies where the cast
is gradually eliminated either by murder or else by some awful
mishap until when the last scenes flash on the screen, there is
scarcely anything left to look at but the scenery and several
subjects for the undertaker.
Furthermore, such pictures as " " do not leave
a good impression upon the people. They are not fit for women
and children to witness.
Here is one management that has found that it does not pay to be
decadent. It has made the Great Discovery that at bottom the Ameri-
can people are clean and decent and prefer clean and decent amuse-
ment as a steady thing. Sensation will take you just so far and then
it must stop. You can go no further on account of the police. People
will come to see the picture in which a woman takes off part of her
clothes just as they will flock to see a man lynched or press in to
look at the mangled remains of the victim of a premature blast. They
are not interested ; they are fascinated and they will remain fas-
cinated only so long as the horror grows. When this stops they suffer
the inevitable reaction. Nudity in plays is artistic if it is offered as
something artistic and not as something sensational. Sensational
nudity must inevitably reach the point where having stripped a woman
to her skin, you must skin her to provide a new sensation. You are-
pandering to a debased sentiment that feeds on growing intensity
Offer normal entertainment for normal people and you can make money
regularly if you adhere to standard. Pander to the sensation seeker
and you must constantly whet jaded appetite. There are compara-
tively few offensive films, but these do untold damage. Were there more
managements like the Walker Circuit the photoplay screen would be-
cleaner and better and photoplay theaters would be better attended.
Celebrating.
Mart Cole, of the Dreamland, West, Texas, gave out an eight page
program for the holidays, covering tWo weeks and making a page
comment on a raise in prices. Mr. Cole did better on his part than
did the printer who tried to work a photo brown with not very good
results. Unless your printer can show you some work he has done
that ia good, it is better to trust to black and be sure of a reasonably
good job than to let him try color work and fail to get away with it.
Browns and greens and reds should be used only when it is reason-
ably certain that the printer will turn out a good job. If he does not
the effect will be spoiled. Mr. Cole has gotten out some good copy, but
the printer failed. One novel idea is to take two entire pages for a
display of the program for Christmas and Christmas eve. If Mr. Cole
would make his printer work with him. we think that with his frank
way of putting things he could raise the prices even higher and be
thanked for doing so.
Simple, But Informative.
The Ideal, Springfield, Vt., tells all about itself in a four page pro-
gram. It is not an ambitious effort. There is no straining for fanciful
effect, but it tells and tells clearly all it has to say, and that is far
more important. Not all books in leather covers are worth reading
and the paper cover may be used for a book worth while. It is the-
same with programs. It is not so much what you spend as what you
say and how you say it that makes money for you. The front page
starts off well. The top third is given to the house name. The word!
"Program" is set in light face. It is there but it does not overshadow
the "Ideal Theater" that follows in a modified Gothic. Then it tells
that the program is the Week of and the two inclusive dates, not the
starting date alone. Next it gives the matinee days and the time the
matinees start, then the night shows and the times they start. The
last division tells all about the admission prices. You have to guesff
at nothing. Inside they give three days to a page with a big, black
day and a black date, with a few lines about each film or more lines
about one feature. Each day is cut off from the others by white space
and a two point rule. If the program had been offered as the answer
paper to a question as what points should be covered by a program it
would be marked in the nineties. It would be the full hundred if the-
question of decoration did not enter. There is practically no orna-
mentation such as box work, save the front page panel. It is all
straight job work with no frills, but the type faces are well chosen and
are put up by a man who has a sense of proportion, the impression is'
black and clean and it is a program that no one need be ashamed of.
If you want an example of a cheap, but thoroughly good small four
pager, perhaps the management will send you one if you make your
request with a stamped return envelope enclosed.
More Celebrating.
There was an anniversary at the Majestic, Columbus, Ohio, the week
of January lOth. There were, of course, special attractions, but the-
feature of the celebration that was a feature is suggested by this-
excerpt from the back page :
In Honor of the Occasion a Special Performance Will Be
Given Each Morning During the Week Except Saturday. We
Will Have As Our Cuests :
ON SUNDAY— The Newsboys of Columbus.
OX MONDAY— St. Vincent's Orphanage.
ON TUESDAY— Hare Orphans' Home, State School for the
Blind. The Convent of the Good Shepherd.
ON WEDNESDAY— The Franklin County Children's Home,
Special School for Boys.
ON THURSDAY— State School for Deaf and Dumb.
ON FRIDAY— State Institution for Feeble-Minded.
That sort of a celebration means something and will attract more-
attention than souvenirs to the patrons.
On the same lines and even more important from an advertising:
point of view is this:
A decided innovation, to be inaugurated this month, is a
series of motion picture entertainment for children to be given
every Saturday morning for a period of ten weeks, each per-
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1123
formance to be for the benefit of some Columbus charitable or
educational organization. Those which have already been
granted a place in this series are the Home and School asso-
ciation and the Friendly Visitors, which will likely be the
beneficiaries of the first performance ; the Children's hospital,
the Penny lunch, the District Nursing association, the Anti-
Tuberculosis society and the Eaby camp. It was expected, as
this publication went to press, that the first performance would
be arranged for Saturday morning, January 8.
The films will consist of special programs, formulated by the
Pathe company, which is famous the world over for its educa-
tional department. Travel pictures in different countries of
the world, bird pictures, dramas written especially for children,
educational films of various kinds and selected cartoon come-
dies will he among the matter that will be supplied for these
entertainments. The best that the photoplay world affords in
this kind of production will be shown.
On the mornings, to be announced definitely In the daily
press of Columbus, the Majestic box office will be open at 9.45
and the shows will run until 12 o'clock. Anyone, therefore,
buying a ticket up to 11 o'clock will be sure of seeing the
complete entertainment, as the performance hours are thus
made 10 and 11 o'clock. The admisison price will be 5 cents
to the children and any adults who may wish to accompany
children will also be admitted on extra tickets at the same
price. The committee will have complete charge of tickets
and money. Its own cashier will be stationed in the ticket
booth and all courtesies possible to extend will be furnished free
by the Majestic Management. The entire receipts from every
performance, so given, will be at the disposal of the com-
mittee.
This movement for special shows for the kiddies Is gaining ground
rapidly. Get into the current and beat your opposition to It. You
must come to it sooner or later, for much of the development of the
business will hinge upon educational and cultural advantages to the
children.
About the best advertising a house can possibly have la that It figures
In the times and does its share toward improving general conditions.
The Majestic keeps on the firing line.
Another good advertising point the Majestic offers Is that whenever
a new field inspector is appointed by the State he is taken to the
Majestic that he may use that as a standard in inspecting other houses.
Simple and Good.
The Raymond Amusement Co., Ocean Park, California, seeds in a
photograph with this letter :
We are enclosing you a photograph of our latest advertis-
ing device which we send out on our big pictures.
The body is mounted on an ordinary express wagon and
may be taken apart and stored away in fifteen minutes.
To attract attention we use sleigh bells fastened to the
wagon and these are kept constantly ringing by a simple ad-
justment from the hub of the wheel.
What do you think of it? Possibly this picture in the World
may suggest the use of a similar "frame up" to other ex-
hibitors. The whole proposition cost us under fifty dollars
and we would be glad to furnish particulars of construction
to any exhibitor wishing the information.
If you write for particulars, be sure to enclose a return stamped
and addressed envelope, but the photograph should speak for itself.
It is a float recessed to frame the paper and with permanent adver-
tising for the house. The cost is trifling, and yet the touch this gives
the usual bill matter will more than repay the investment in a short
time. It is no more than an advertising float, yet a float arranged
to give a suggestion of care that unconsciously communicates the
same idea to other features of the house. It pays to do things well
and Mr. Raymond generally does tilings in that way. Witness many
other suggestions he has made in the past few years. He speaks of
a device for janglin? the sleigh bells working from the hub. We
think that if they were placed on the false wheels no adjustment would
be needed. If Mr. Raymond will send in a drawing of the device we
will be glad to reproduce it.
Good Work.
The Majestic, Grand Junction. Colo., is most nearly always doing
something. The latest is its own special cut-off. This takes the place
of the usual printer's rule. In this particular case it Is a white on
black slug. But to make it work to the best advantage they should
use it to break all paragraphs, the same as the always competent Tom
North uses V-L-S-E slugs instead of dashes in his Pals. The Ma-
jestic has It made up both
EVERY
SUNDAY and
WEDNESDAY
is PARAMOUNT
DAY!
in the exact and geographical center of
where it will show best. It may be the ce
where else, but wherever you think it wi
single and double column
widths. Get a really good
slogan, one that you can
live up to, and have It
work on ail your paper.
You do not have to copy
the Majestic, but get some
one catchline you can stick
to and plaster it over
everything. As a matter
of fact we would prefer a
column slug that ran only
half the column to the full
column or two that the
Majestic uses. The Ma-
jestic used a special chil-
dren's matinee Dec. 28.
For that matter it uses
about everything that will
make for business and in-
vents some of the ideas, in-
deed many of them. He's
so good that we'll run a
half column cut of Manager
Decker if he has the nerve.
And for another sugges-
tion, give the once over to
this use of the corner cut
for Paramount. You know
you do not HAVE? to put It
the advertisement. Use It
nter or tlie corner or some-
be shown best, put it there.
Dates Needed.
The Temp-Star is the title of a four page sheet issued by J. B.
Hubbard for the Temple and Star theaters, Houston, Texas. Evi-
dently it is a dally, but a scrutiny of the issue to hand does not dis-
close a trace of the date of issue. It speaks of "Today's Star Bill,"
but it does not tell which day is referred to and you are not certain
if it IS the current issue. There should at least be a covering date. The
sheet is 8 hy IQi/j well gotten up. but some advertising readers of a
jeweler in the issue sent are in very poor taste and the advertiser should
be asked to change his copy and his style of copy. There is no par-
ticular humor In bed bugs and the advertiser should be so advised. It
is a blot on an otherwise good issue and cannot hut be hurtful to the
house that stands for it.
Ruff Stuff.
Ralph RuCfncr had a whole lot of fun advertising ■Matrimony" when
it came to the Liberty, Spokane. Even with an extra page we cannot
reproduce his 3-21's. but if you can imagine the copy below spread
over a space three columns wide and the depth of a twenty-one inch
page you can get the idea.
ARE YOU
TIRED OF
YOUR
WIFE?
if so
LOOK OUT!
DON'T
let her
SEE
MATRIMONY
at the
LIBERTY
or she'll
know how
to handle
YOU
Remember you'll have to keep her away from the Liberty for four
days, starting today. Because "Matrimony" will be there until Mid-
night Saturday.
For the last two days he used two columns and split the display Into
three parts, the rest being about eighteen point. The hanks ar.
IMAGINE
800O
GOOD
DOUBLE
WIVES
Night
TROUBLE
The eight thousand wives went to the Liberty to see how to manage
their husbands, so It is Good Night to them. On Sunday they started
with Double Trouble, which rounded out the advertising very nicely.
There are times when such display will bring more people than the
best descriptive advertising ever written.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Mr. Ruffner also prides himself on the insertion in a local labor
paper of a letter received from "some workman" praising the house.
If the workman had a name and address the letter would look less like
a fake. If Jove can nod, why Ruffner can take a nap now and then,
but it is unlike his usual alertness to put out an anonymous letter,
and there are any number of workmen who would have stood for the
signature.
Takes T.
The Regent, Buffalo, has gone over on the Triangle service and uses
the standard Triangle program. It was to be expected that they would
Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday Evenings
(MTROIX-CTDHY -T»i.uL S.»» u.d TnnJ
PROGRAM
Thursday and Fnday Evenings
aod Saturday, Ne^ Yeai's Day
DHAM<^T1C -Ifcr Co-utT 1.u»
FRANK KEEN AN
COULD t Tn>i>(l> K'mu
"A Janitor's Wile's Temptahon"
"The Best of Enemies'
SUNDAY PROGRAM ON NEXT PAGE
■ ■ ' ■ TRIANGLE AND REGENT^ ■ ■ ■
do it nicely. They did. They use the stock Triangle covers, which
has a mortise in which the house name may be set. The Regent had a
block made white letters on a black ground to match the rest of the
front cover, but like others they have trouble in matching the ink
they use to the lithographic ink on the cover proper, just as Mr. Wilby
had trouble matching their lithographic brown on the heralds with
the home printed sheets. The Regent can do a little better using a
glossy black, but the cover will be a hard match, at best. They offer
so good a program arrangement that this is reproduced here to help
others, not alone with the Triangle but with any service. Lay out
your program to make it look like something. Make it look like the
program of the dramatic theaters. It can be done if you will take the
trouble to lay it out properly. This is about the best arrangement we
have seen yet.
Wants Advice.
C. H. Colby, of the Mirror theater, Dennisou, Texas, sends in a
Hennegan cover and wants advice as to changes that might be made.
The front page is neatly done, the added type matter fitting its space
nicely, though we might suggest a plainer face for the name of the
house. Inside he runs three days to a page, apportioning the space
evenly. Where each day always takes the same space (and this makes
for a neater effect than where the program runs as it will) it would
not entail much cost to have three rule boxes made instead of carrying
it all in one panel. This will separate the days at very small loss in
space that is more than met by the improvement in the appearance
of the sheet.
Mr. Colby does not use very good lines. In the program in question
he has a "Good MinA Comedy." Friday there is a "Corking Vitagraph
Comedy," and on Saturday a "Good Essanay Comedy," as well as a
"Grood Vitagraph Comedy-Drama." It would be more convincing if he
would use some of the reference systems suggested in Picture Theater
Advertising and tell what there is to it that makes him think these
plays good. A program serves two purposes. It tells the titles and it
makes you want to see the plays so titled. The last end is gained
only where the titles are made to look attractive. "Good Drama," or
"Good Comedy" is not argument and it will not only lose force through
iteration, but it may even lead the reader to suspect it is all you have
the heart to say about the subject, which may not always be the case.
For a V-L.-S-E he has a time table, showing the hours at which the
subject starts. This could be used with advantage with all subjects in
three or more reels.
The program is attractively set and well printed.
Udell's.
Several have asked for some more of those freak letters that Dave
Udell used to write and which came in so handy for other adver-
tisements. We print the only one we have with a suggestion to that
gentleman from Paxton, 111., that the supply is out.
DEAR OSWALD :
Your gittin to be a regular old nut. Why didn't you answer
my last letter? I hunted all day and night; woke Snicckles up
from a sound sleep : spilt gravy on that roses stamped rug
.\unt San gi' me last October : broke the baby's new Ford
(an' pretty near broke his heart) you know how he liked to
drink out of a tin cup anyway. Well, I did all this for you,
just trying to find that false tooth coupon (I knew I layed it
somraers) you've wanted tor uncle Ashpolc. You can't guess
where I found it. Well, you know where Hank? who use to
room with us, use to take oft his underslioes before going to
hav : after he left 1 stock a large vase on the same spot (with
fragrant flowers in it) some how those false teeth coupons got
in there and 1 never would have found them if the flowers had
been artificikal. Well, you can easily see the trouble I've been
to, all for a gink that never writes. I'm sore. Good-bye. In-
closed you will find that ankle watch you gave me last Xmas.
I don't want any of your old stuB. You don't need to write if
you don't want to. Yours sincerely,
Maggie.
Today, Dec. 15, 1915.
Well Dear Maggie :
Well Maggie, Maggie. You have been communicating witli
yourself wrong. Let me have just one word. Explanation.
I lost my lead pencil and the store burnt down and couldn't
buy any, so how in the Dickens could I write to you. 1 am
writing this on a typewriter I got for saving blue attendance
ribbons in Sunday school. I had the best attendance this year.
The other feller got sick.
To square things with you I've incloseted ten tickets for the
Crystal Theater tonight, where you can see : J. Warren Ker-
rigan in "The Adventures of Terrence O'Rourke" No. 2 ; "When
a Queen Loved O'Rourke," just like 1 love you, yet, Maggie,
and "Murdock MacQuarrie in "The $50,000 Jewel Robbery"
and a good Han Mann Comedy. Yours Uncrutingly,
Oswald.
From S. A.
The Carlton theater, Johannesburg, South Africa, has a good ad-
vertising man. He puts an attractor in his advertising that causes
people to hunt them up. Sometimes it is "nonsensical." Two of these
are shown :
In England just now they send you to jail
If you stand an old friend a small bottle of ale :
But here in South Africa treating's all right.
You can treat your best girl to the CARLTON to-night.
Willie's latest "Hymn of Hate"
"Gott strafe the British and the French
And strafe their men in every trench ;
Strafe Russia, whose retreat's a plant,
And strafe the CARLTON —
(bursts into tears) — No ! 1 can't."
Another clever line is :
Two advantages, wet or fine.
(1) Out of the car into the iCarlton.
(2) Out of the Carlton into the car.
That makes a strong bid for the automobile trade, particularly on a
wet night.
Four Pages.
The Theaterette, issued by the house of the same name in Fort Scott,
Kansas, is a four-pager, printed on news stock. The program in detail
runs on the back page and the rest of the issue is taken up with film
notes and a fair sprinkling of trade ads. There should be a little
more house talk to balance the film chat, for a paper such as this will
be read and it is good advertising to say a few things about the house
now and then. The sheet is not costly, but it makes for business be-
cause it creates interest. It's best feature is the avoidance of extremes
of puffery. It does not sicken the reader with overpraise of the sub-
jects.
Three to Two.
The Burland theater, New York City, offers a new arrangement of
program with three attractions to two pages. It takes the two inside
pages as a whole and runs one attraction across the entire space for
about a third of the page. The other two each get the remaining two-
thirds of one of the pages. This solves the problem of advertising
three changes on two pages without making a turn and at the same
time each of the three is more distinct than had all three been run
straight across. A little figuring will sometimes make for novelty and
effect. Try it on your own program some time.
Cards and Colors.
After using a post card program for a week the Third Street theater,
Easton, Pa., went over to Hennegan covers, getting a very nice dis-
play. They are always up to something down in those parts. Just
now they are splitting between Triangle and Paramount service, which
should keep them pretty well supplied.
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It tells all about idTerilsing, about type and type-setting, prlntinf
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paper advertisements, how to write form lettert. posters or throw-
awavs. how to malce you.- house an aaTenisemeni, how to get
matinee business, soeciai schemes for hot weather and rainy days.
Mr Sargent tell' all he knows and this includes what several hundred suc-
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THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Inquiries.
Queaitions concerning the writing (but \OT the marketlne) of
photoplays ttIU be replied to n-lthout charge If addressed to
the Photoplaywright Department and accompanied by a fully
■ddreMSt^d stamped envelope. Questions must be type vrr It ten
or written vrith pen and Ink.
QuestUins as to the flnancini standing of concerns or the
probable markets for specific or certain styles of stories cannot
he answered.
In no case and onder no circumstance ttIII any manuscript or
synopsis be handled and If sent will be returned n'itbf>ut reply.
A list of addresses of producing companies tcIII be sent If the
request Is made direct to the publication office* but not where
request Is made to this department.
Warning,
EXHAUSTING the possibilities of the old school schemes and look-
ing for new ideas with which to beguile the money from the
unwary writer of photoplays we have come at last to what is
technically known as the book publishing swindle. Since the latter
part of November letters similar to the following have been received by
many writers whose names appear to have been sold to mailing list
dealers :
Why continue to write scenarios and have them returned
when you know they are worthy of production or sell them for
a few dollars when the market is paying as high as $1.50 a
foot or $1,500 a reel for negative print or finished film?
We produce all film scenarios for writers who wish to
market their own product at a cost of a little more than
$300 a reel, thus enabling you to make an enormous profit,
whereas you would only receive a few dollars if you merely
sold your scenario as a manuscript.
The demand is big ! You have the ideas ! Now is the time
to have them produced by us and reap the just reward of your
efforts.
Scenarios sent to us for production will be given our per-
sonal consideration with a view to their immediate success.
Doesn't that listen well ? Wouldn't you rather make a profit, of,
say. $1,100 than to sell a script for $25, or not even sell It at all?
Should you not be graceful to the nice, kind man who will make the
picture and let you sell the film for $1.50 a foot? Bless his kind
heart, you'll mortgage the farm for a few weeks to make that much,
and you knoio that your picture is better than the rot you've seen on
the screen. We know you know because you've written and told us so.
Now listen. The largest and most liberal buyer of film from the open
market pays from sixty cents to a dollar and twenty-five cents a foot
for the stuff it icants, and for that only. There are records of sales,
by contract, for larger suras, but the higher figure quoted represents
the open market price for the best goods.
Working under this scale — and not at the top figure — one company
lately had 15,000 feet of its product turned down cold.
The head of a large concern recently stated that he could buy all
the negative he wanted at an average of thirty dollars a reel, which
is three cents per foot : less than perforated negative stock will sell
for. What he said was that he could buy half a million feet at that
figure. Most of this stuff was produced at a cost of more than $30 a
reel, and was expected to sell for more, but some failure in the storj'
or the ability of the director to get it over caused it to be offered at
less than the cost of negative stock in the hope of at least getting
something back.
Now ! Dealing with an unknown company and with an unproved
script, what chance do you stand with a $300 production?
If you get stung, on your own head be it. Don't ask for sympathy,
for you will not deserve it.
For the^ Luva Mike.
Harry O. Hoyt, who has changed from Pox to Rolfe, sends In some
scenes from a recent play submitted by a well known author with the
comment, "Pour de I'amour de Michael, be definite." Passing over
the French, these are the scenes :
1— LIBRARY AT HAZELDENE. Lord Mountjoy at desk
looking over papers — taps bell — butler enters — Lord Mountjoy,
etc., speaks . . .
CUT IN — Tell John, ju)/ son, I wish to see him at once.
Back to scene — Butler out.
2 — John Leighton's room. Foils, gloves, guns, etc. Leigh-
ton and friend boxing.
3 — A hall. Butler enters and knocks.
4 — Leighton's room. Lively bout on.
5 — Hall. Butler knocks — listens — enters.
6 — Leighton's room. Bout on. Butler
knocks bis friend down. Butler speaks
CUT IN — The Governor vishes to see you in the library.
Back to scene, etc.
The point is that the first spoken insert is unnatural and the
second is superfluous. Have Lord M. instruct the Butler to say
something and then see him go to the son and tell him: Your
father wishes to speak to you- in the library. Nine out of ten
writers use one extra subtitle in a case like this and usually
force the situation for the sake of explaining that John is the
son of the Lord. It gets over the way I suggest without diffi-
culty.
I might mention, that four successive para^rraphs in the synop-
sis read about like this:
"By a devilish ruse Jolin is take i prisoner."
"In a very novel manner John escapes from jail."
"Ey a set of curious circumstances John meets Mary again."
"The property is secured by a daring expedient."
Building up on Mr. Hoyt, we fail to see that either leader is required.
The man with the title speaks to the Butler ; the latter gets the son.
The situation is plain. There miglit be a better chance, earlier or later,
to explain the title. The scenes might be played 1-5-6 and not with
the elaboration shown, and it is assuredly safe to say that any butler
who refers to his title's employer as "The Governor" would be look-
ing for a job without credentials from his last place. It does not ap-
pear that Mountjoy is a titular governor.
If professional writers do these things, perhaps the beginner may
feel that he is in safe company, but why should any one, beginner or
practiced hand, make such inexcusable breaks?
enters as Leighton
Criticism.
With about a tenth of the photoplay aspirants wailing that editors
will not be helpful in pointing out tlieir errors, a correspondent writes:
Some time ago a certain editor wrote, "Miss I
could offer you a helpful suggestion on the enclosed script If
you would not come back on me as some writers do."
Let that sink in a moment. The editor was not only willing but
anxious to help, but he feared to speak because he knew, from sad
experience, that any comment might lead to an extended and acri-
monious correspondence. And in spite of this the correspondent adds:
What I would ask is this : Would you advise Ignoring the
editors as a class — merely acknowledge checks?
You seem to feel more for the hard-worked editors — but are
we not equally tried by some of these notional men. as often,
very often, I throw ugly notes I write into the waste paper
basket?
Won't you please put in your paper a plea for us — haven't we
our patience tried, too?
Please advise how the editor should be treated. Should I Ig-
nore all advice from those who really seem to be willing to
extend the glad hand?
Can you wonder that the editor writes as he does ! He offers words
of advice and the recipient of his letter wants to know if editors "as a
class" should be ignored save as a source of checks.
Undoubtedly authors have their trials. We know more than one
studio that holds scripts for six months or more, and one editor of
which is constantly in the process either of falling bshind or catching
up. This Is not pleasant, nor is It at all fair to the writer, but edi-
tors "as a class" are helpful when they feel that courtesy will not be
abused and they should be listened to if they show they know wbat
they are talking about — which Is not always the case.
Literary Work.
Down beside the typewriter is some stulT left over from the Adver-
tising for Exhibitors department, and one of these Is a program with
a George Adc fable as one of the attractions. It is "The Men at the
Women's Club" and below is the explanatory line, "The only literary
men are those who have to work at it." Like most of the Ade humor,
there is more sense than nonsense, and there is the text for a whole
sermon in these simple words. The only literary people are those who
icork at it. The men and women who pose are not literary people. They
are imitative apes. The people who make good are the ones who keep
so busy that they have no time to stick around and show off. They
are too busy writing to have time to complain and before that they
were too busy learning to write to have time for complaint. The pests
are the people who pose as writers, or who want to be writers because
it sounds like earning money easily. They do not want the work ;
they want the checks. They do not know what it is to work all
day and half the night because something must be done before the
spirit changes. They want to sit down now and then and dash off
something for which they will receive a large check that they may
show their friends and brag about. The real literary man does not
call himself a literary man any more than a real newspaper man ever
describes himself as a journalist.
Take the suggestion to heart and be a worker and not a poseur.
Technique of the Photoplay
(Second Edition)
By EPES W. SARGENT
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exhaustive treatise of the Photoplay in its every aspect, together
with a dictionary of technical terms and several sample scripts.
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Special chapters on Developing the "Punch," Condensing the
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February 19, 1916
Projection Department
Conducted by F. H. RICHARDSON
Manufacturers' Notice.
T is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or other
goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the excel-
lence of such articles has been demonstrated to its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication, it is impossible to
reply through the department in less than two to three weeks. In order
to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less than
actual cost), will receive cerbon copy of the department reply, by mail,
without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot be
replied to in the department, one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
in neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be bad by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot of
study.
Question No. 124.
Best answer wiU be published, and the names of others sending in
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of Honor. Theater man-
agers looking for high-class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
When you change connectuytis and increase the amperage of
your mercury arc rectifier, lohiit is it realty occurs which causes
the increase? What size fuses would you require on the A. C.
supply lines of your mercury arc rectifier, using 40 amperes at
the are?
Roll of Honor on Question No. 118,
The Roll of Honor on question 118 consists of Joseph H. M. Smith.
Fort Fort. Texas; Wilson Hays, Barton, Maryland; W. C. Crawford,
Brooklyn, New York; G. Betz. Osgood, Indiana; Walter Collins, Tif-
fin, Ohio; Manuel Nosti, Tampa, Florida; Leon Grantley, Nacogdoches,
Texas, and P. R. Dey, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
I have selected the reply of Brother Betz for publication.
Reply to Question No. 118.
By G. Betz, Osgood, Ind.
The Question :
Are there any circumstances under which an Inside two-wing shutter
is to be preferred? What is likely to happen if a three-wing outside
shutter is used when the current is 60 cycle A. C?
The Answer:
Yes, In my opinion, there is one circumstance in which the two-wing
shutter is to be preferred, viz. : when on the road using mostly alter-
nating current. It is also my opinion that a well-designed inside two-
wing shutter would be at least as good, if not superior, where a very
short focal length objective is used, since the light ray would spread
rapidly, and an outside shutter would, of necessity, have to be. due to
the rapid spreading of the light ray, a very poorly proportioned affair
in order to avoid travel ghost. As to the three-wing shutter and 60-
cycle alternating current, why, it will work all right, nlways provided
the current be not less than 60 cycle, and the crank speed of the pro-
jector does not exceed 65 revolutions per minute. Above that speed the
shutter blades are likely to get into synchronism with one side of the
alternations, producing a waving effect in the light, meaning that the
light will die down and flash up. The only remedy is to either lower
the speed of'the projector, equip the machine with a two-wing shutter.
or. best of all, install a mercury arc rectifier, moter generator, or
rotary conrerter.
[All of which is a tolerably complete reply to question 118. There
were a considerable number of answers which said no, pointblank. and
they were knocked out through the fact that when one is on the road,
using mostly alternating current, the two-wing inside shutter is to be
preferred, since it is much less liable to damage and not in the way in
shipping; also the results, if the shutter be properly proportioned, will
almost equal those of the two-wing shutter. — E7d.]
From Edmonton.
C. 9. Ptuckey. Edmonton, Alta., Canada, says:
Power's machines are used almost exclusively in this city.
I would like, however, to make a suggestion, viz. : that the
Mechanism be raised a little off the macTaine stand by four
small legs. To my way of thinking Vj or % of an inch would
lie ju3t fine — just enough to allow us to get a cloth under-
■eath to wipe off oil which may work down on the base of
th« mechanism. Other operators have also spoken to me of
this. We are anxiously awaiting the appearance of that Hand-
book. I think I might say that projection in most of our
houses is fairly good, considering the conditions and handi-
caps some of the boys are obliged to work under. However,
there is plenty of room for improvement with us all.
That, my brother, is always the case. When a man or a local gets
to the point where he or it gets the idea that there Is no room
for improvement, the u.'^efulness of that man or that local will very
quickly cease. As to the suggestion, it is most respectfully referred
to the Nicholas Power Company for their consideration. I think It
might be accompanied with only a slight change in the base cast-
ing of the mechanism. 1 would, however. like to suggest to Brother
Stuckey and other operators that if you oil your machine as it ought
to be oiled, viz. : one drop of oil on a bearing^ no oil will work down to
the base of the mechanism, except In cases wliere oil works out ot
the oil well along the cam shaft or intermittent sprocket shaft, and 1
don't think there is much of that any more. My compliments to the
Edmonton men. They seem to be a live, progressive bunch, and
that's the kind we need.
President of the United States Endorses the Editor's Position
At the Motion Picture Board of Trade dinner on January 27th,
President Wilson, who, by the way, can express more hard, rock-bot-
tom sense with a given number of words than any man it has been my
privilege to hear speak, unconsciously, but, nevertheless, most em-
phatically took sides with the position this department has occupied
for lo these many years in the matter of overspeeding the projection
machine. And more than that, this was the one important point, so
far as motion pictures be concerned, he made in his entire address.
The president said in substance :
"It has often been my privilege to see myself in moving pictures,
and I have been deeply chagrined at the spectacle. I note the extreme
rapidity with which I am made to walk, the way in which I produce
uncommon grimaces, and the extraordinary exhibition I made of my-
self has since caused me unhappy moments. It impressed me that I was
viewing some sort of puppet or automaton which resembled me in ap-
pearance."
I trust theater managers and operators who are guilty of over-
speeding will at least take this statement, made by the President of
the United States, somewhat to heart ; particularly those who pretend
to conduct high-class houses, and yet commit this most heinous offense.
To the speed-em-up manager and operator nothing Is in any degree
sacred. They are just as ready to take liberties with the chief
executive of the nation as of anyone else. But the best part of this
whole thing is. that the President made the point without any knowl-
edge or consciousness of what he was doing. In all human probability
he did not know why he was made a spectacle; he did not know it
was due to the overspeeding of the film. He simply knew that moving
pictures did. all too often, place him in an utterly ridiculous light. But
1 can tell him that, as you, I, and everyone else connected with the
moving picture industry knows, it is entirely due to a practice which
is totally, entirely, and absolutely unnecessary, viz. : running the films
ab^ve the speed which will give naturalness of action.
The presence of the President at the Motion Picture Board of Trade
dinner was. it seems to me. a matter of much importance to the mov-
ing picture industry. Viewed in the cold light of reason and common
sense it seems a rather absurd statement to make, but it is, neverthe-
less a fact that the President's acceptance of the hospitality of the
representative organization of an industry stamps that industry in-
delibly with the word "important." More than this, the very fact
ihat the chief executive has, in his official capacity, been entertained
by the representative organization of the moving picture industry lends
lo that industry a certain dignity, and gives to it a certain standing
which it did not before possess.
The Motion Picture Board of Trade dinner has been amply covered
by my good friend. Stephen Bush, but the unconscious protest made by
the President with regard to the overspeeding of pr.ijection is too im-
portant a matter to not be made special note of in this department.
This is the more true because the President, in voicing his own ob-
jection to this most obnoxious practice, also voiced the protest of mil-
lions of people who are daily outraged without knowing how to make
effective protest, or in fact, knowing that there really is anything
wrong ; meaning by that that unless they saw the picture which is
placed before them at race horse speed projected at proper speed, they
don't know or realize the fact that they are being cheated.
s. o. s.
W. H. Strieker. Tulsa. Oklahoma, orders both que>^tion booklets, sends
in a subscription to the World, and says :
Hurry up the new "Bible," because the rats got into the fifft
and second edition and spoiled a lot of the pages.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1127
Fighting the Arc.
A paragraph in a letter from H. E. Gonder, Wichita, Kansas, says:
Best results are obtained witli present adjustment by keeping
the carbons close together — just open enough to arc. This re-
quires the constant attention of the operator; in fact, it seems
that when using A.C. the operator must be continually fighting
his arc to keep a uniform light on his screen, regardless of
what the conditions are.
Right you are, Brother Gonder, unless you increase your amperage
to not less than 80. With 40, 50, or even 60 amperes, in order to
secure a good spot it is absolutely necessary that the carbons be
separated not more than H of an inch, and usually even less than that.
The operator who gets good illumination with anything less than 70
amperes A.C, will have to be right there on the job every second of
the time, and to approach D.C. results you must use from 80 to 90.
Chromatic Aberration of the Condenser Beam.
Ralph W. Martin, Los Angeles, California, contributes the follow-
ing exceedingly interesting article on chromatic aberration of the
condenser beam. If I understand this matter correctly, and Neighbor
Martin has set forth the conditions correctly, then it scorns to me that
■diagram No. 3 is the best explanation we have ever had for the appear-
ance of the ghost on the screen which always accompanies a too
great advancement of tlie condenser toward the film.
In Fig. 1 a crater is constructed by cutting an aperture
in a piece of cardboard and placing a piece of ground glass be-
hind It. Back of this is placed a 100 C. P. incandescent lamp.
The crater and screen are placed at conjugate foci of the
condensers. The screen corresponds to the aporature plate of
the machine. A piece of cardboard pierced with a pin hole
is shown in Fig. 1
The results as observed upon the screen Fig 1 are: The crater
is focused in full definition on the screen, but is colored with
the tints of tne spectrum as shown. Now it has been demon-
strated by fhe Kinema-color process that all the colors of the
spectrum can be reduced to approximately two shades, viz:
a reddish-orange, and bluish-green, which, for the sake of
clearness, we will call orange and green.
In Fig. 2 are shown the same conditions described in
connection with Fig. 1. except that the colors of the spectrum
have been reduced to the two primary shades, viz : orange
and green. Notice at the screen (aperature) that the colored
rays combine and form white light.
Now, If the process shown In Fig. 2 be continued, and a
Tery large number of rays be drawn, using orange and green
Ink, the result will appear as per Fig. 3.
In Fig. 3 it is observed that the beam Is enclosed by an
orange envelope, which is thickest toward the central part of
the beam and comes to a point, or disappears entirely at the
aperature and the condenser. The beam has a core in the
center, which same Is composed of the violet, blue and green
shades of the spectrum. The white part of the beam Is the
result of mixing the other two primary shades, but themixture
is not perfect at all positiotis. At the section AA, Fig. 3, the
the white light is most pure, but as it approaches the position
EB, the colors at the violet end of the spectrum commence
to predominate, so that at Section BB the white zone has
changed to a dirty purple. In view of this condition It is not
difficult to understand why a ghost appears on the screen
when the aperature is brought back too far toward point
BB. When properly located all the colors of the beam finally
combine at the aperture to form pure white light, and since
it passes from aperture to objective, all light beyond the
aperture Is pure white. It is also noted that the light at
section AA Is pure white.
Now it must be remembered that the results shown in Fig. 3
can only be approximately true, since all the colors of the
spectrum, which are infinite in number, have been reduced
to two shades.
Even if only seven colors had been used In the drawing.
the straight lines In Fig. 3 would show as curves, and more
closely resemble the true shape of the actual beam. Never-
theless, when a small screen is placed a different sectTons of
the actual beam, the results show a very close agreement with
the theories set forth.
In photographing the beam, only the white and green zones
are actinic and show In the photograph, and by observing the
actual beam It is seen that the theoretical shape of tlie com-
bined white and green zones agrees very closely with the
photograph. But even to the eye the beam has a curved
shape, probably due to the existence of infra red at the outer
edge of the orange envelope. It Is finally seen, as a further
point in practical application, that one of the important /unc-
ti07is of having the crater in triie focus at the aperture i* to
f /LAMENT
F/6.1
purify the light from color effects. The aperature may be
placed a little forward of the focal plane (Front conjugate
foci point of condensed system, Ed.), but should never be
behind t.
It will be observed that in Fig. 1 Brother Martin has taken a line
of argument well calculated to make clear the exact action of light
when it is passed through the outer edge of the condensing lens. You
will observe that in their order the colors are pulled down into the
light beam by chromatic aberration, plus spherical aberration, which
is a corrobation of the statement I have already several times made
that chromatic and spherical aberration simply amounted. In effect,
to a discoloration of the llg^t ray, and hence a diminution of Its
brilliancy. There are other and exceedingly Interesting articles from
Friend Martin on the editor's desk, one of which deals with anastlg-
matism, and still another with spherical aberration. There are In
hand at the present time quite a number of the articles, all accom-
panied by exceedingly well made drawings. We recommend them
to the careful consideration and study of our readers, and Invite
discussion thereon. It really looks now as though the work we started
a year ago In going to end in the complete understanding of the pro-
CRATfR
Jcctor optical system, and In its very great improvement in a number
of different ways.
When Professor Wall to all intents and purposes told the editor
he was an ignoramus and a fool, the editor was not absolutely certain
that events would not prove the professor to be right at least in-BO-f?.r
as the light ray proposition be concerned. In other words, the ground
under our editorial feet seemed at that time to be rather shaky and
decidedly wobbly, but we nevertheless stuck by our guns, and the
result has even now fully vindicated our position In this matter. This
Is not the first time the editor has had the "last laugh"^sald to be
the best one.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19. 1916
A New Screen Process.
From Philadelphia come.s lu-ws of a si.Toen process known as "Luna-
Lite." The managing director of The Luna-Lite Company called at
my office and finding me absent, left the following description, which is
given without comment, just as Mr. Turner dictated it to my secretary.
I shall examine into this matter carefully at the earliest opportunity,
and then will tell you what I think of it personally. Mr. Turner's
claims are rather large. Let us hope, however, that Luna-Lite will
fully justify him in his statements. The following is a description of
Luna-Lite.
An efficiency process has been perfected which in turn per-
fects the actual showing, or exhibition, of moving pictures or
photoplays. This process is chemical, optical, and actually
luminous — it shines in the dark. The projection, instead of
being thrown upon an ordinary screen surface is thrown into
what is called an ultra violtt or stereoscopic field, or cushion
of ultra violet rays actually pouring out from the screen
surface .to meet the light of projection. To accomplish this
the screen surface must first be chemicalized, so as to appear
snow-white in daylight or under projection, but actually lumi-
nous in the dark with the intense ultra violet colored rays.
When the chemicalization has been completed, and when the
chemicalized screen surface is fairly baptized before projec-
tion begins, the ultra violet rays are developed with great
intensity, and is maintained in the picture pre.sentation there-
after by the light of projection resulting first: In marvelous
depth of detail, appearance and dimension or body. In a word,
with stereoscopic effect, which has not been hitherto obtain-
able. Two : Snow-white brilliancy of the curtain for the pic-
ture showings. Three : Actual correction of acute and oblique
distortion as ordinarily occurring from the forward and side
seats and angles. Other minor perfections are accomplished,
but the above are the most important, thus making it actually
possible for the first time to standardize the photoplay house
throughout.
The defined processing of the curtain to derive the product
"Luna-Lite'* is covered by the basic first and six claims of
the U. S. Letters Patent No. l.lGfi.oGO of January 4, 1916, and
its trade-name is its technical and duly registered trade-
mark.
There is one very remarkable feature in connection with the fore-
going, viz. : here is a company which actually proposes ta create and
use the much abused "ultra violet" ray.^ which up to this date every
one has slandered, vilified, cursed and muck-raked. The violet ray has
heretofore been accused of about every crime in the dictionary, from
eye strain to pimples on the nose of the office cat, and there has been
none to voice defense in any degree. Personally, the editor feels that
if lie were to make a date on the street corner (a thing he. of course,
never does) with Miss TJlta V. Ray, he would of necessity request that
she wear a Scotch plaid skirt, French slippers, a sun-bonnet, and
carry a blue-bordered handkerchief in one hand and a turnip in the
other, so he would know her. Well, here is a company who proposes
to bring the coy V. V. R. out right in front of the curtain and introduce
her to us all. Thanks ! We'll look the lady over mit bleasure.
Never Too Old to Learn.
Frank Olson, and Bob Woodworth. Mitchell, S. Dakota, writes:
We notice in December 16th issue request for reports from
operators who have tried the Speer carbons. We have, and
have found them to be very good — in fact fully equal to any
other of several brands we have used. Our current is not the
best, as the plant is quite old and the voltage at times very
unsteady. We are pulling from 50 to 60 amperes at the arc,
using Bell-Howell inductors. Are constant readers of the de-
partment, which has been of great benefit to us. A fellow never
gets too old to learn, especially in this profession. A few days
ago we received a set of the Hawkins' Guide, and found them
to be O. K. in every respect. We also have the Handbook,
which ig something we would under no circumstances be with-
out. As soon as the new one is ready we want one.
Your name has been put on the list to be notified when the new
book is ready. As to the Speer carbons, your experience corroborates
that of many others who have reported. The only criticism we have
had on the Speer is that it is a trifle harder than other carbons (which
may or may not be a fault), and that they don't stand overload very
well, though, as I have before said, the latter does not necessarily
constitute a fault either.
Jimmy, the Usher, Is Costly.
J. H. Anderson, Carroll, Iowa, says :
Enclosed find clipping from local paper concerning a fire at
the Star Theater. It was a case where Jimmy, -the-Usher runs
the machine, with an ordinary fan motor for power. You will
notice the clipping says that this could not have occurred
when the show was in operation. Some joke, don't you think?
The fact is there was a lack of oil in the friction case of
the automatic fire shutter, and the thing stuck from the night
before. But Mr. Jiramy-the-Usher operator did not notice this
trifling circumstance, and struck the arc, with fire works as a
result. Possibly the manager of this particular house may
conclude it is cheaper to hire an operator when he re-opens.
1 am happy to say it was not a member of local 85 I. A.
T. S. E., to which I belong.
The clipping in question pulls the old, time honored yarn about the
"explosion" of a reel of film. Says the accident occurred partly as a
result of carelessness on the part of the operator, or rather the oper-
ator's assistant, who was alone in the building at the time the fire
occurred. Also says the accident was one which could not possibly
have occurred while the show was in progress, as "the thought of
fire is then uppermost in the operator's mind, and pracautions against
it are taken, which were neglected while the operator was there alone."
One gets really tired of commenting on such idiotic propositions as
this. It seems, both from the paper and from Brother Anderson's
letter, that there was no competent operator on the job, but
merely a "Jimmy-the-Usher," and therefore I cannot see tbat the
theater manager is entitled to any sympathy whatever. The lesson
is a somewhat costly one, but will be worth the money if it teaches
Mr. Manager that it is cheaper to pay out money in salary to a
competent operator than for fire loss. Next time he might not be
so lucky and death might be added to the property loss.
New Handbook.
R. S. Slagle, La Rue. Ohio, says :
About what time will we get that new Handbook? Also put
my name down on your list, for I want one. I noticed recently
where some chap asked you to put your "John Hancock" on
the front page. I wish you would put a picture of your "mug"
there also. By the way, what would you think of a man who
served one and a half years' apprenticeship, and has had one
year's actual experience as operator, who tried to use solid car-
bons above and below with A.C.? His idea was not a success,
and I told him the difference pretty quick.
Your name has been added to the list of those to be notified when
the new book is ready. As to my picture on the front page, why that
does not appeal to me. I do publish a map of my mug in the depart-
ment about every two years, because the new men like to see who
they are talking to, but to put it in the book — well, I dunno ; that
always looked queer to me. You may perhaps say there is no differ-
ence, and quite likely you are correct; but it does not seem that way
to me. As to the operator in question, why I am not surprised. He
probably is just one of those self-satisfied boneheads who don't believe
there is any necessity in studying. Books and the department probably
represent to him the very height of absurdity. I am glad to say that
the ivory top tribe is decreasing in numbers, but they nevertheless are
still with us.
Proposes to Improve.
E. I. Wilson, St. Joseph. Missouri, orders the question booklets, and
says :
I have been operating something more than six years, but
never having encountered any trouble I could not remedy,
have never purchased a Handbook, neither. I am sorry to say,
have I done much of any studying, meaning that I have never
gotten down to the real "meat" of the subject. In the future,
however, I intend to absorb all the knowledge I possibly can.
Suppose a man to have mechanical ability, the questions, the
"Bible." and Hawkins' Electrical Guide, and, oh yes, several
years' experience, can he, by hard study, become a really
honest- to-gosh operator? If there are any optical books or
anything else that will help, please give me a list of them,
as I am sure going after the right to tack that R. 0. (Real
Operator) sign after my name. The reason you have not been
bothered with outbursts from me before is because I know I
had no business in the fast company you keep. However,
after I do a whole lot of hard work on those books will prob-
ably hear from me regularly.
Welcome to our city. Brother Wilson. You will find, after you get
wet all over, that the water is fine; also I am very sure that the more
you dig down into the finer points in your profession the more interested
you will become, and I am quite sure, old man. that you will have
more pride in associating with men of knowledge and attainment, such
as are hundreds of our correspondents I could name, than with the
down-with-knowledge tribe.
Sawdust and Pool Balls.
G. Eetz. Osgood. Indiana, sends in reply to Question 117. and says:
With reference to tbe article by "Hasco" of the Sterling
Camera & Film Company, most likely he imagines moving
picture machine operators to have a discarded pool ball
filled with sawdust, in place of a head. Well, all I have to
say is that probably if operators did not regulate projection
speed, the picture would in many instances be a sadly jumbled
up affair. Could you recommend a good coating for the inside
of the lens barrel to eliminate reflection? In closing this
letter let me wish you a happy and healthful New Year,
and that when 19^7 rolls around the projection department
will still be doing business at the old stand, with Brother
Richardson at the wheel.
Well, Neighbor Betz. I used to myself think a goodly number of
the boys had something in the nature of a pool ball filled with
sawdust, but most of them have traded that brand of bean for some-
thing better. True, we still have the solid Ivory variety with us, but
they grow less in number year by year. Possibly "Hasco" himself
found one of the pool balls an operator had discarded, though, judging
by his letter, he must have spilled the sawdust out when he substituted
It for his own head, and you can't expect very much from a hollow
cavity.
I think you will find that "coach black (ground in Japan) will
fill the bill on interior of lens barrel, the idea being to get a per-
fectly dead black, without any gloss. Get it at any paint store.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE \\(JRIT)
1129
Dissolving With a Rectifier.
George Benner, Lima, Ohio, writes :
Am using a Westlnghouse 40 ampere rectifier, and wish to
dissolve one picture into tlie next. The way I am connected
up now one arc goes out as the other is struck, and It takes
several minutes for the arc to settle down. Have tried
rheostat on A.C., but it causes too much flicker, and the crater
■has to be burned for D. C. Can you suggest any way of
burning two lamps at once on this rectifier? The Westing-
house Company say it cannot be done, but I have more faith
in Richardson than In them, because It was through you we
found out that our rectifier, from which we were pulling 30
amperes, could be made to have a 30, 40 or 50 ampere capacity
by changing bulbs. Some time ago the company told us "we
could not get more than 30 amperes, but after you wrote
them they concluded we could, and we are now pulling 40. We
are thinking of changing lenses. Have 5-inch E. F. lenses,
having a 1 7/10 diameter and working at 2%-inch back
focus. Lenses of both machines supposed to be 5-inch 'E. F.
What diameter would you recommend? Cannot get lamp
of one machine far enough back to use combination as per
Table No. 1.
As to the rectifier, no. Brother Benner, there is no way In which
you can burn both arcs from a rectifier tube. It simply cannot be did.
You can use heat-up-with-a-rheostate scheme, but I don't like It.
The only practical thing for you to do, I think, Is to do just what
you are doing, viz. : Wire in multiple and fade one into the next by
stealing the current. That, of course, does not give the best possible
results, nor does it give you any opportunity to burn in new carbons,
but it is that or the rheostat. As to the lens proposition, always
assuming that the new lens will work at the same back focus, you
have only to examine Table No. 1. I think that a 1 7/16 opening
with one 6V4 and one 7% condenser and not less than IS Inches
between the apex of the front lens and the film will be a good con-
dition, or a IV. opening with the same condenser combination and
the same distance. It would place your arc about 3.5 Inches from
the lens. I would suggest, however, that you get a lens a little larger
than that while you are about it, say 1% or even 1%". One thing
I must caution you all about, however. Is the distances given In Table
Xo. 1 are minimum. These distances are not intended to be fixed
distances, but merely minimum. In other words don't have your
condenser any closer to the film than that. It may be found, how-
ever, that greater distance will give better results.
That is one disadvantage of the rectifier. With the motor generator
set you can overload it as much as 100 per cent for a short time
without hurting anything, but you can't do that with the rectifier
tube. If you could succeed in overloading your tube 100 per cent
you ^^'lluld probahlv be out one tube.
Grounding.
A. H. Robblns, Rockland, Massachusetts, writes :
Well, I see you are going to try that Go-Devil again and
make more business tor the "Saw-bones." In January 1st
issue I notice one or two points concerning which I think you
and I are due to "chew the rag." With regard to the ground-
ing of a machine with bell wire, presuming it to be No. 16
or 17 B. & S., while it will carry away any static charges
which may develop, it seems to me that this wire may, under
certain circumstances, be called upon to carry the machine
current. If we are taking current from one side of a three-
wire system, the neutral of which is grounded, and should de-
velop a ground in our lamphouse, the wire which grounds the
machine will then have to carry the current through the rheo-
stat, or shunt circuit, depending upon the method of connecting
the rheostat. It would seem to me that this ground wire should
be at least No. 10 B & S, and should preferably be of such size
as will be properly protected by the fuses supplying the
machine.. With regard to the electrical trouble referred to on
page 82, why I agree with the statement made by Mr. Hill,
and, furthermore this trouble may be due to crossed wires :
that is to say, a 550 volt system which has developed a partial
or temporary ground may be crossed with the 220 volt system
supplying power to the machine, which would explain the
existence of the 550 volt difference of potential between the
ground and the machine. The electric light company should
be notified immediately in a case of that kind, and If they
haven't a man who can promptly find and remedy such a
trouble they had better go to the National Electrical Asso-
ciation for information. Meanwhile, Friend Operator, don't get
your body between the live machine wires and the ground, or
you may have something beside burned film in the operating
room.
Don't know what you mean by "trying the Go-Devil again." Could
not very well "try it again" because I haven't stopped trying It yet,
except a couple of days I was laid up in bed. Am going to make a
trip to St. Louis in February, and my one regret is that it is the
wrong time of the year, so I cannot travel by the gasoline route.
As to the grounding proposition, why I cannot agree with you.
If a ground of such strength develops that it would require a No. 10
wire to carry it, I would rather see Mr. Bell Wire smoke, shut down
and remedy the trouble, than to undertake to pump 25 to 40 amperes
through the iron of the operating room frame. Of course under certain
conditions, with the three-wire system, it would he entirely possible
to do that very thing, but it might be a very dangerous thing to
do ; also it the rheostat be on the neutral wire there would be a dead
short circuit. Nope, I cannot agree with you there. If there Is a
ground that pulls sufficient current to make a bell wire smoke, better
shut down and remedy the trouble.
He Came Back.
The writer is always glad to be able to chronicle the "come back"
of a really good man. One year ago Brother William Pranke (the
"e" is silent, as in clam) was defeated for re-election as business agent
of Boston Local Union No. 182. Instead of sitting down and howling
at the moon, or putting in hlB
time bewailing Tils misfortune, Billy,
old boy, promptly proceeded to grab
off a job of crank twisting, utilis-
ing his spare moments rebuildln(
his union political fences. So well
did he succeed in the repair process
that at the last election he de-
feated his opponent and was re-
elected to his old position. He is now
business agent of Local 182.
This department wishes to con-
i'^^^P"' gratulate not only Brother Franke,
^^ ^^^hw who is the livest kind of a live
^^^L ft^^^^ wire, but also the local. We firmly
^^^^^^^ '^^'^^^1^^ believe that, while Franke may make
^^^^^^■C X '^rVM^^^^V his mistakes (most us do that
^^^^^^^^^APi^^^^ thing), still, when said
^^^^^^^BVi| ^^^ and done, be pre-eminently the
^^^BUmHl ^r right man in the right place. Who
^^^■hBI^^ says a business agent can't come
^^^^ back?
Patiently Waiting.
Bert Carlson, Minneapolis, Minnesota, says:
I am working on several kinks for the Power's, which I will
send as soon as I can try them out. Where can I get literature
on the Vanoscope? I know the principle, but there is nothing
like knowing the whole thing. Projection in Minneapolis Is
very good, except where the managers think the General Elec-
tric and the exchange have too big a bill, but these places are
very few. Of course. I have the usual compliments to make
on the department : in fact I take the World only for the pro-
jection department and motion picture photography. Am not
going to ask when the Handbook will be out, but just patiently
wait.
That is the best scheme. Brother Carlson. It is exactly what I am
doing — patiently waiting and, incidentally, also working — reading page
proof. I used to live at 2323 Nineteenth Avenue, South. Minneapolis,
when I was on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, between
Minneapolis and North La Crosse. I don't quite remember, but think It
was in 1885. As to the Vanoscope end of your question, why I really
don't know where you can get the dope now. I am not even certain
that the company still maintains an office in New York City.
100 Per Cent. Organized.
J. M. Alexander, Ottawa, Canada, sends for the two question book-
lets and says :
I am a little late in beginning, but nevertheless will try and
catch up with the procession. Come along with the new Hand-
book quickly. Have the second edition and the Hawkin's Guide,
but am patiently waiting for the new one. Am glad to be able
to say that we operators here in Ottawa are 100 per cent,
organized. In closing, I wish you and the department all the
luck in the world.
Yes, mam ; thankee, mam ! The booklets have gone forward, and I
am glad that you have joined the procession of progress In knowledge.
My compliments to the Ottawa men, yourself Included. May your
troubles be few, and your joys many during the coming year.
THE NEW HANDBOOK
In reply to many inquiries received from
our friends, we beg to announce that the
third edition of the Motion Picture Hand-
book will be ready for mailing to purchasers
early in March. The price has not yet been
determined.
Definite information as to price and exact
publication date will be given in an early
issue.
THE CHALMERS
17 Madison Ave.
PUBLISHING CO.
, New York City
1130
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
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Motion Picture Photography'
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department's reply by mail when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which Ciiunot be replied to In this department, $1.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It Is a rule of this department that no apparatus will be recommended
editorially until the value of such appliances has been demonstrated to
its editor.
Wants to Become an Amateur Cinematographer.
R. H. Hyde, Oklahoma, writes :
I am an operator with fifteen years' experience, starting my
career with one of the first long length subjects made, Edison's
"Train Robbery," and, in the last few years, I have done a little
slide work which has been very successful, and now I am In
the market for a motion picture camera.
Noticed that you mentioned a $35 camera, but you did not
comment on it. Do you think that it would be at all practical
for first simple amateur and experimental work at that price?
I do not expect much from It.
1 also wish to have you answer some questions through your
department. 1st. Is there any difference in kind of film used
for positive and negative stock? 2nd. What is the average
time of exposure and intensity of light in printing, provided
negative is of average density? 3d. Can the ordinary developer
tubes put out by Kodak firm be used in developing negatives
and positives? I have a good Power's 6 head that I wish to
use as a printer. What would you suggest towards framing it
up as a printer? Give me the easiest and least expensive
method of making titles where only one print of each is
wanted. *1
I did not comment on the $35 camera, as I thought it superfluous to.
say that a $35 camera compares with a professional camera in the
same ratio as their prices. However, if one is limited as to capital and
cannot afford to Invest In a better instrument or does not feel justified
In going to greater expense in what they may regard as an experiment
In the field of cinematography, it is about as low in price as one can
go and obtain an instrument that will actually take motion pictures.
unless one Is extremely fortunate in securing a very low price on a
second-hand camera.
There is a very great difference in positive and negative stock. Nega-
tive stock Is used in taking the negative and positive stock Is the stock
used for making the prints from the negative.
In using a projection head for printing, use a half opening single
blade shutter and fasten the head to the inside wall of the dark room
where you Intend to work; first cutting a hole in the wall just opposite
the lens opening in the head.
Fasten a small turning handle on the balance wheel shaft, or any
shaft that will make a one-picture shift at each turn. Cut a small hole
in the wall above the projection head and a little to one side, so that
you can put a stiff rod through it about three feet long. Put a small
bracket on the end which projects outside the dark room, fastening to it
an ordinary sixteen-candle power bulb on a flexible cord connection, so
that the lamp is directly opposite the first hole in the wall.. By means
of this rod you will be able to move the light close or far away from
your improvised printing machine from inside the dark room. If you
have no electricity you can use a gas jet with a gas tube connection or
use a small lamp. By cutting some notches in the rod, it is possible to de-
termine the distance of the light without leaving the dark room.
Above the printing machine, place a wooden arm with two pegs or
studs directly over the feed sprocket of the machine head. Place your
roll of negative on the peg nearest the wall, and a roll of positive stock
on the other peg ; pull down the ends of the two rolls and place them
evenly together, being sure that they are placed with the emulsion or
dull surfaces in contact. Thread up the machine with the two films, at
the same time, giving the positive film a little larger loop than the nega-
tive at the top and the negative a little larger loop at the bottom. You
can put a spool on the take-up and take up the positive as fast as
printed, but this is not necessary, as both negative and positive may be
run into a cloth rack or into cloth-lined boxes. You will find cloth-lined
boxes or kegs very handy In many ways In handling film, and it is a
good plan to have at least three or four of them. With these you can
run the positive and negative into separate boxes and thus avoid the
risk of snarling and scratching when the two are ' run into one re-
ceptacle.
Now, with the lamp close to the machine, run off a few turns at a
regular rate, making about two turns to the second ; move the light
away about lialt the length of the rod and repeat, then take the short
strip that you have printed and develope it. From this test you can
determine just what distance you need to place your light to get the
correct exposure. If this test strip is too light, get a stronger light or
turn more slowly ; if too dark, move the light farther away.
You will find your last two questions answered in another article
which appears in this issue.
Drying Drums.
E. C. W., Conneaut. Ohio, writes:
I have built a plant for myself here converting a baru building
by lining it throughout with building paper. I sealed all of the
windows shut and made the doors tight so as to get away from
the dust as much as possible.
I have a Universal camera and a Hansman step printer and
have been very successful so far, considering the fact that I
did not know anything about the business, except ordinary
photography a year ago.
I do developing on pin frames In trays, but do aot like to dry
the films on the frames as it makes buckles In the film where
it passes around the pins. Where can I buy drying drums or
how would I go about making them?
I have never worked for any company and all that I know
about the business is what I have picked up and the help I have
received from the Motion Picture Photography Department in
the World.
A good way to make a drying drum is to get two old carriage wheels
of equal diameter and mount them on a gas pipe fastened between two
posts about four to six feet apart. Get a sufficient quantity of three-
quarters or inch half round beading from the lumber yard and, with
the two wheels acting as the ends or heads of the drum, nail the flat
side of the half round sticks, cut the proper length for your drum, at
each end to the felloes of the wheels leaving a three inch space between
the lath as you nail them on. If you cannot get carriage wheels, you
can have circular forms made on a scroll or band saw at the lumber
mill. If you wish a drum more than six feet long, a third wheel should
be added to the center to prevent the slats from bowing or bending In
the middle.
It is needless to warn you that you must exercise great care in un-
winding from a pin frame not to scratch the film. It is a good plan to
have a stand about thirty to thirty-six inches high with an inclined
spindle which fits a hole bored in the center of the pin frame. This Is
a very handy arrangement not only for winding off but also for winding
onto a pin frame. Nevertheless, it is desirable that one have an as-
sistant to turn the frame and help in the winding oft onto the drying
drum.
As film shrinks considerably in drying it is well to have one or two
■of the slats on the drum mounted on springs which will give as the
film shrinks in drying. This is not absolutely necessary, as the slata,
unless unusually stiff, are sufficiently elastic to give enough to allow
for the shrinkage.
Do not pin the ends of the film directly to the drum but fasten f£
strong rubber band to each end and loop them over the fastening tacks.
•Copyright. 1916. by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
A Book for Topical Cameramen.
A booklet entitled '"Hints to Newsfilm Cameramen." by P. D. Hagen,
has been sent to this department by Eric E. Mayell, Editor of the Pathe
News, 1 Congress Street. Jersey City. N. J., with a note saying that
they would be pleased to send free copies, as long as they lasted, to any
free-lance camera man who cared to write asking for a copy.
This little booklet of only sixteen pages i;^ crammed full of meat of
great value to any cameraman. It is a concise epitome of what every
good news and scenic operator should know. It tells briefly what ttj
take and what not to take, how to take it and the best way to send It
for submission to the news weeklies. It gives tables and times of
different shutter openings.
The booklet ends with this golden rule. * Make as good a picture for
others as you would like others to make for you."
NothlDg but the very best is good enough. Think and think hard,
how you can make the best pictures. Put it all down in writing In
advance; plan your scenes: first I shall stand there, to get the best
effect. Then I shall walk around the crowd to this spot, which will be
held for me by friend So-and-So. and make a close-up. I shall want my
two-inch lens for this scene and my six-inch for the other. The event
will take place at such and such an hour ; therefore the sun will be
there, and I must turn my camera thus and so to get the best lightiLg
and composition. That tree will mash the sky nicely and artistically;
I must take my position so as to include that branch In the picture. I
will have everything ready to slip the film at once.
There is plenty of room at the top of your profession, but you will
not get there by standing about or just grinding away. Brain work la
ultimately the only way to big money.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1131
Music lor the Picture
Conducted by Clarence E. Sinn and S. M. Berg
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS concerning any phase of the work of the orchestral
leader In a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a
Question and Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of
our Music Page.
a.
Improvising.
ARTICLE VI.
BY CLARENCE E. SINN.
Example 20 (Article V.) gives an alteration of the subject by length-
ening some of the notes and changing the tempo. It has a "running
accompaniment," giving it a flowing character — something of a senti-
mental nature. The character of this (as in many themes) can be
materially changed by altering the accompaniment. Example 21 gives
the same melody as Example 20, but the accompaniment — played
risoluto and strongly accented— gives the melody a decided martial
character. (See Ex. 21.)
"Theme" and "Subject."
As Mr. Bfrrg so aptly points out in the Moving Picture World,
.January 15th, page 427, some new interpretation of the word
"theme" must be accepted among moving picture musicians. The
interpretation of music when used as a setting or accompaniment to
moving pictures often depends upon conditions entirely different from
those governing the interpretation of the same music in the concert
room. For this and other reasons moving picture music is developing
along certain lines which are entirely its own, and in time must have
a nomenclature all its own. Some of the accepted delinitions of well
known terms do not always convey the exact idea intended to be con-
veyed, and no other terms are available to express oneself in.
Mr. Berg, after quoting accepted authorities in deflnition of the
words "theme," "subject" and "aria," gives the viewpoint he Intends
to follow regarding the word "theme" — namely, a complete melody or
strain of music selected for its fitness to accompany a certain scene
(or character). You will find his idea exemplified in Mr. Berg's well
planned "cue-sheets" for various pictures as now appearing In this de-
partment, and I think we can do no better than take Mr. Berg's ac-
ceptance of thia term.
In the future I shall use the word "theme" to describe a strain,
melody or complete musical Idea capable of describing (or In Im-
provising, being mailc to describe) a certain scene or character.
When I say "describe" I mean, of course, being musically appropriate
to the scene or character.
Subject
.^Vs to the word ">ubject." I shall be compelled to use it (in these
articles on Improvising) to mean the few measures from which a
theme Is developed. And this in spite of the text book definitions be-
cause I don't know of any better word to convey my meaning. For
instance, in Article V. Example 15 ("The Mable Waltz") the first
two, measures might be taken as the "subject" (inverted in the next
two), the first 8 measures an incomplete sentence or phrase, while the
full 16 measures — completing the musical idea — is the theme.
Imitation.
A correspondent chides me for using the word "repetition" (Article
II, page 1824, Dec. 4th) instead of the more correct term "imitation."
I plead guilty. It was a slip which I didn't notice until I saw It in
print. When the same identical measure or phrase Is repeated, that,
of course, is repetiticn and needs no comment. But when a figure or
■ a subject is reproduced — no matter whether it Is in the same position
or not, just so it is the same sliape — that would be imitation.
The subject- of Example 15 (first two measures) consists of a half
note, a quarter note and a dotted half ascending. Had the next two
measures been also ascending, the imitation would have been strict.
The figure Is the same — a half a quarter and a dotted halt note — so
it is imitation, but the movement is not In the same direction. It is
called "free Imitation." See "a" and "b," Ex. 22.
f r f
r r r
Ex. ES.
(In Ex, 22 "a" is the original subject, "b" is the same thing in-
verted; the same as being turned upside down. The figure is the same
— the only difference being that it is descending instead of ascending
as in the original subject — "a.")
Example 2.'> gives an Illustration of strict imitation.
You will notice the original subject in the first two measures. The
next two are in exact imitation — ascending one degree at a time as In
the original subject.
Original subject- Strict imltattorx.
Ex,23.
Suppose we take for our subject an inversion of the original. We
now have a new subject to work on. The figure is the same, but the
motion is different ; it now descends one degree at a time. Developing
this subject in strict imitation would give a result like that shown
in Ex. 24.
a.
f fir irx
3^
m
i
Or i^'.na\ subject ImveIJTED . Strict im. tat. on.
Ex. Z^.
Notice that t^ach two measures Is an exact imitation of the first two
in everything except position. Each group is a half, a quarter and a
dotted half note, descending one degree at a time — strict imitation.
In Example 25 the original subject is shown in the first two meas-
ures ; a half, a quarter and a dotted half note ascending one degree
at a time. The next two measures contain the same figure but In-
verted. This is imitation, though not strict — not exact. The next two
measures also contain the same figure as found in the original subject,
likewise asccndin;/, but the itnervals are more than one degree apart.
These intervals are cxtniiird. iind in that respect they differ from the
original subject. The figure Is the same — a half, quarter and dotted
half note. The last two measures give the subject altered by in-
version and extension — it still imitates the figure, though not exactly
in all respects. These different groups in Ex. 25 are all illustrations
of free Imitation.
Ori^'ina^ subjecb . Ff^Et Imitation.
-(2.
:}f rir lrrl-M-)fir ilrir
OriQ_'ina\ subjeci.
Lrwertcd.
Extendeci.
tmtcncted and
Inverted .
Ex. zs.
In Article III (page 2178, December 18th), at the bottom of the first
column, it says "look at the following illustration." I should have
written "see Illustration 1." The next cut (Illustration II) should
have been placed just before "Music for Carmen." It refers to the
"mysterious character with a configuration In the bass" mentioned at
the end of the paragraph.
Announcement.
Miss Carrie Hetherington, the Photoplayer expert formerly with
Miller's theater, Los, Angeles, California, has accepted a call from
St. Paul, Minnesota, where she will be located with the Starland theater,
one of the leading photoplay houses in that city. Every moving
Picture exhibitor knows of the Photoplayer, and Miss Hetherington,
being the originator of the idea which led to the invention of this
wonderful instrument, has been In demand for the past five years by
exhibitors running first class houses. Besides being the highest
salaried operator, she holds the honors for the longest experienced
operator, making all minor repairs on the Instrument under her
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
charge, also selecting and arranging a proper and correct musical
program for each feature, many of which have been published in the
Moving Picture World. Let us offer congratulations to Mr. Willlaifi
Richmond, owner of the Starland theater. St. Paul. Minnesota.
Musical Setting for "The Yellow Passport."
(Released by the World Film Corporation, February 7.)
.Suggestions prepared by S. M. BERG.
(By special arrangements with G. Schirmer, Inc., Music Pulishers,
New York.)
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" Is intended as a partial solu-
tion of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist in
overcoming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is not
available until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first per-
formance being a mere rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who are
exhibitors of World films the following suggestions for an accompani-
ment to "The Yellow Passport" were prepared by the photoplay depart-
ment of G. Schirmer, Inc. This advance publication will afford to the
progressive leader an opportunity to acquaint himself with the general
character of the film story he is to portray witli his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet, 'i Je time indications will assist the leader in antici-
pating the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title
(marlted T) or by a described action (marked D).
Sonia, the daughter of a Jewish family in Kiev, is ambitious to
become an opera singer. While studying, a terrible massacre of the
Jews occurs, in order to complete her education she applies for a
Yellow Passport which is the badge of the "women of the night." On
board a ship to America she meets and falls in love with Adolph, son
of a famous impresario. Later she is denounced as a holder of the
Infamous passport, but the proof of her innocence is produced and all
ends happily.
Note particularly : Massacre scenes 13 to 20^. During the picture
there are several scenes of Sonia (Clara Kimball Young) playing and
singing at piano.
The theme selected is "Song of the Boatmen of the Volga."
Timet schedule: five reels (about 4,965 feet), 74^ minutes.
Time.
0 D
Suh-Titles or Descriptive Cues.
Music.
Opening.
Sonia's uncle threatened
with expulsion.
"Sokoloff's brother-in-law is
here."
Song of the Boatmen on the
Volga. (Andante sostenuto.)
(Theme.)
6% D Sonia playing piano.
S D When the butler molests
Sonia.
bV4 T Dinner.
11% T To further his own designs.
13 T Then follows the worst mas-
sacre.
18V4, D When the spy enters Sonia's
hiding place.
19% T "Save me from this beast."
20% T The aftermath.
22% T
2514 T
26% T
28 T
Her
she-
uncle's home where
you can't stay in
Cossack Lullaby-
(Moderato.)
Agitato No. 1. (Very short.)
Moszkowskiana — arr. by Langey.
Furioso No. 2.
Furioso No. 1.
Repeat : Song of the Boatmen.
(Theme.)
"Well,
Kiev.'
At the end of two weeks — Repeat
Hungarian Dance-
(Adagio.)
-Hofmann.
32
.te
40 T
41 T
42% T
45% T
46 T
47% D
48 T
50 T
B1!K T
55 T
56 T
66^ T
60% T
Her only way.
Sonia finds lodging.
Monthly reports concerning
suspicious persons.
Sonia's uncle having spent
months.
'1 have a right to remain
here."
"One moment. This gentle-,
man is mistaken."
"You are right, uncle. I
will go with you to
America."
Song of the Boatmen.
(Theme.)
Gems of Tschaikowsky — arr. by
Langey.
Slavic Dance No. 10 — Dvorak.
(Allegretto grazioso. )
Agitato No. 2.
Repeat :
later in the
Two weeks
steerage.
Carl Rosenheim, a great im-
presario. (Piano only.)
In the steerage again.
The story of Sonia's sing-
ing.
Interest turns to admiration.
The last day on board.
". . . "When we get there I
want you to be my wife."
Two months later in New
York.
A record attendance. (Thea-
tre scene)
"Oh. no. She occupies that
corner suite."
Song of the Boatman.
(Theme.)
I\rakowiak — Statkowski.
(Allegretto.)
Agitato No. 3.
.\ Polish Dance Theme — Schar-
wenka. (Moderate.)
Repeat : Song of the Boatmen.
(Theme.)
Slavic Dance No. 16 — Dvorak.
(Lento grazioso.)
Salvic Dance No. 15.^Dvorak.
(Allegro Vivace.)
61% T Midnight.
65% D When Adolph leaves.
68% T "I believe there Is somt
mistake."
71% D When Adolph comes to
Sonia.
73 D When Fedia visits the
nihilists.
73% D When Sonia telephones.
Hurry No. 2.
Repeat : Gems of Tschaikowsky
— arr. by Langey.
Hurry No. 2.
Repeat : Song of the Boatmen.
( Theme. >
74% T The end.
Note ; For the convenience of readers of the Moving Picture World a
price list of the numbers suggested in the above cue-sheet is to be found
in G. Schirmer's advertisement on page 1211.
MAUDE FEALY IN "THE IMMORTAL FLAME."
Picturedom is once again to be favored with the pleasing
personality of Maude Fealy, one of the first stars of the legiti-
mate to grace the screen. Several years ago Miss Fealy ap-
peared in multiple reel films, then a new thing to the market,
and in these special releases scored an instantaneous success,
second only to the fame accorded her on the speaking stage.
Miss Fealy first won distinction by her portrayal of "Eunice"
in "Quo Vadis," and her success was such that she was en-
gaged by William Gillette to support him in "Sherlock Holmes."
Later Miss Fealy enacted the roles theretofore portrayed by
Ellen Terry in the support of Sir Henry Irving and completely
captivated the London public.
Returning from her foreign triumph, Maude Fe^Iy was
starred under the direction of John (?ort in such well knowri
successes as "The Illusion of Beatrice," "The Stronger Sex,"
"The Right Princess" and others. She left Mr. Cort's manage-
ment to enter fllmdom, and the great success she achieved is
now screen history.
An original drama was created especially by Ivan Abramson
in which to star Miss Fealy. "The Immortal Flame," which
will be her vehicle, is fortunate in its supporting cast. Edna
Luby, a headliner in vaudeville: Paula Shaw, star of "Forbid-
den Fruit"; Joseph Burke, featured in "A Fool's Paradise";
James Cooley and Willard Case are some of the stars who
appear in Miss Fealy's support. "The Immortal Flame" is the
regular Ivan monthly release, scheduled for March.
ALICE BRADY IN "THE BALLET GIRL."
The extraordinai-y versatility of Alice Brady is emphasized
by the altogether remarkable success of her performance in
the new photoplay "The Ballet Girl," screened from Compton
Mackenzie's novel, "Carnival." It will have further impetus
when Miss Brady returns to the speaking stage this spring
in a new comedy in which she is to be the featured player.
This young actress had fully established her claim to the
highest of recognition in light opera, comedy, ingenue and
emotional roles when the demand for her services in the
movies became insistent, and she yielded to it, more for ex-
perience than anything else, although the emolument at which
she started was of large dimensions.
Since this beginning Miss Brady has acted as star before the
camera in "As Ye Sow," "The Boss." "The Rack," "The Woman
in 47," "The Ballet Girl" and a new^iece now being prepared
In the Carolina mountains. The financial conditions under
which she plays tor the moving picture magnates have steadily
increased until she is at this moment one of the highest paid
actresses in the screen world, with her services in active de-
mand the year around.
Yet in spite of almost fabulous offers, she declines to tie
herself up with any contract for a long term. "Who knows,"
she inquires, "but that if I were to stick to the pictures In-
definitely I might forget all about the other kind of acting —
for the two are very different. This is my main reason for
arranging to appear in a speaking play shortly."
JANE GAIL, A BLUEBIRD STAR.
General Manager. M. M. Hoffman, of Bluebird Photoplays,
has made arrangements to present Jane Gail in a series of
Bluebird releases, the start to be made with the release of
the screen version of Anthony Hop's novel, "Rupert of Hent-
zau," on March 6. In this picture Miss Gail's leading man will
be Henry Ainley, who will impersonate the dual characters of
the King of Ruritania and Rudolf Rassendyll. Other releases
will present Miss Gail in a variety of characters suited to her
emotional talents.
CRANE WILBUR, HORSLEY STAR.
Crane Wilbur, makes his first appearance as a David Horsley
star In a five reel production on January 31 in "Vengeance Is
Mine!" a Masterpicture, deluxe edition, the second of the Horsley
Masterpicture production to be released by the Mutual.
EDYTH ROBERTS IN IMP COMEDY.
"The Unconventional Girl" is the title of Bob Hill's Imp-Uni-
versal latest comedy drama In two reels, with Edyth Roberts
playing the leads. As the unconventional girl Edyth does cut
sortie capers, and those who will be fortunate enough to see her
will appreciate her efforts in a little comedy that has a real
tinge of originality.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1133
World-Equitable Players
List of Stars Contains Many Big Names — All Busy on
Productions.
N(_)\\ that World and Equitable are combined and the
dual releasing plan about to go into effect, the largest
array of stage and screen talent controlled by one
releasing concern comes under the direct control of the
World Film Corporation.
The greater the roster of stars and players, the greater
the opportunity for diversity of types; hence, with the two
producing concerns un-
der the direct manage-
ment of one head, pro-
ductional activities
controlled by the one
executive staff and
plays and stars allotted
and timed from one
point of command, the
opportunity for vari-
ance of subjects, divers-
ity of types of stars and
leading players is im-
measurable.
Under the direction
of the two concerns are
two-score noted artists
— Clara Kimball Young,
Robert Warwick, Hol-
brook Blinn, Alice Bra-
dy, George Beban, Mol-
lie King, Francis Nel-
son, Kitty Gordon,
Johnny Hines, Chester
Edna Wallace Hopper. Barnett, June Elvidge
and Douglas Macl.eau of the World Film staff, and Gail
Kane, Bruce McRae, Charles J. Ross, Jane Grey, Marguerite
Leslie, Mary Boland. John Mason. Henry Kolker, Mary
Charlcson. Muriel Ostriclie. Carlyle Blackwell, Frank
Sheridan, Arthur .\shley, Gerda Holmes. Clara Whipple, and
Edna Wallace Hopper to be seen in I^quitable vehicles. Cast
in such noted plays and stories as are the property of the
World and Equitable, from such noted producers as William
.\. Brady. Messrs. .Shulierts, well known authors and play-
wrights as Rachael Crothcrs. Rennold Wolf, Channing Pol-
lock. C. Haddon Chamljcrs, Emmet Campbell Hall, Roy L.
McCardell. Eve Unsell. Richard Le Gallienne and others, the
numerous players can be so alloted as to afford the variety
exhibitors desire.
No greater or more attractive program arrangement can
be imagined tlian Clara Kimball Young in "Tlie Feast of
Life," Holbrook Blinn -in "The Unpardonable Sin," Gail
Kane in "Her God," Robert Warwick and Francis Nelson in
"\ elma," Carlyle Blackwell in "The Shadow of a Doubt,"
Kitty Gordon in ".■\s in a Looking Glass." George Beban in
"The Pawn of Fate," Marguerite Leslie in "The Question,"
Frank Sheridan in "The Struggle," Bruce McRae and Gerda
Holmes in "The Chain Invisible," Mary Boland in "The
Price of Happiness." Edwin August in "The Social High-
wayman," Muriel ( )striche in "Molly o' Pigtail Alley," and
John Mason in "The Reapers." While this is not the actual
consecution, no definite statement having been given of
rearranged program dates, the above list represents stars
and plays actuall}' at work for the World and Equitable and
the forthcoming program will cofltain a great majority of the
above named.
Mr. Blinn is at Jacksonville staging two plays. Gail Kane
is enroute back to New York after three months on the
.\rizona deserts. Clara Kimball Young and Bruce McRae and
their respective companies are at Havana, Cuba; Frank
Sheridan is at Miami. Florida: Edna Wallace Hopper and
Charles J. Ross are in the mountains of Canada, while the
various other World and Equitable companies are working
interiors at the six studios.
Definite release dates for the forthcoming quarter will be
issued within the next fortnight for both concerns.
Counselor Friend Explains
Says There Is No Factional Fight in Industry.
ARTHUR S. FRIEND, general counsel of the Jesse L.
Lasky Feature Play Company, has issued a statement
explaining the position of his client in regard to the
Crafts bill and to Federal Censorship. The statement follows
in detail:
Speaking on behalf of all those associated with me and tor whom I
spolte in regard to the proposed Federal legislation looking toward regu-
lation of the motion picture industry, I want to say that we are ex-
tremely sorry that anybody connected with the industry should have
attempted to make of our refusal to accept the views set forth by the
Motion Picture Board of Trade a factional fight. As a matter of fact,
there is no factional tight. We have the highest regard for many of the
people who are in and who support the views expressed by the Board
of Trade, and feel that they are entitled, as we are, to independent
thought on any matter affecting the industry at large.
In my statement to the Committee on Education, at the last public
hearing of the Smith-Hughes bill, I said very distinctly that I opposed
the amendment to the Penal Code suggested by the Board of Trade,
because it was unnecessary and because unnecessary legislation was bad
legislation. ^A'hen, however, the suggestion to amend the Penal Code
was adopted by Congressman Towner and a bill introduced in Congress
by him. we immediately advised Mr. Binder, the executive secretary, and
Mr. Seabury, general counsel of the Board of Trade, that we should not
oppose the Towner bill. This was at a conference held at the Para-
mount office on the 2"d day of January, four days before Mr. Seabury's
brief on behalf of the Motion Picture Board of Trade is dated. Mr.
Seabury knows, as well as we do, that the Towner bill is unnecessary,
except, perhaps, to clarify the law. Under Section 2-15 of the Penal
Code, as it now exists, there is little doubt but that the same result
can be obtained in prosecuting the persons who send "obscene, lewd or
lascivious or any filthy" motion Picture through interstate commerce, as
could be obtained after the enactment of the Towner bill. The point
we made and which the Motion Picture Board of Trade very well un-
derstands, is that the Towner bill is not a substitute for the Smith-
Hugh bill, and does not undertake to reach any of the Ills with which
the industry is suffering. Our attitude is not a "holier than thou" at-
titude, but rather the sane attitude of men who are convinced that the
industry will survive only if it is conducted along business lines, based
upon clean artistic product.
Mr. Seabury and his associates must know that the kind of picture
which is Injuring the industry at present, will never be stopped under
the Towner bill. It was suggested because it looked like a substitute,
although in reality it was not, and never will be.
In so far as the change of heart of Metro Pictures Corporation is
csncerned, we arc perfectly willing to concede the right on the part of
tlMit company to change its views as often as it pleases. However, at
th% time of the hearing, I had with me. a letter actually signed by
Richard A. Rowland, the president of the Metro, which was clear
enough on its face and which was written after a long conference with
W. W, llodkin-nn. president of the Paramount Pictures Corporation,
who exi)lained to .Mr. Rowland and to Arthur James of Mr. Rowland's
olDce, exactly what position we proposed to take and just why we pro-
posed to take il Th T v- m Mis on truction on our part, although,
obviously, there was a change of heart on theirs.
ALEC LORRIMORE HEADS COLONIAL.
Alec Lorrimore, formerly with the Gaumont Companj'
and since handling certain independent motion picture pro-
jects, has been elected president of the Colonial Motion Pic-
ture Corporation, succeeding James D. Law. Mr. Lorri-
more is well and favorably known to the motion picture trade
of the country.
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week of February 7 at New York's Best
Motion Picture Houses.
Anna Held at the Strand.
ANNA HELD made her photodramatic debut in the
comedy. "Madame La Presidente," which was pro-
duced by the Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company, at
the Strand theater. The picture, adapted from a successful
stage play, tells of the troubles started by the fondness
for gaiety of three mature French judges. An escapade
w-ith the leading lady of a theatrical troupe, Mile. Gobette.
lands the three judges on the carpet for a severe reprimand
and leads to a number of amusing complications. Miss Held's
sartorial display was a fashion show in miniature. The
Topical Review contained news pictures taken by Pathe, the
Universal and Paramount .Animated News Coinpanies. Eu-
ropean War pictures and the latest fashions were also
shown.
Fanny Ward at the Broadway.
"Tennessee's Pardner," a photodrama made by the Jesse
L. Lasky Co.. from Scott Marble's western stage "play, was
shown at the Broadway theater last week, with Fanny
Ward in the title role. The scenes of this drama are laid
in the days when the "forty-niners" crossed the continent,
lured by the promise of great riches in the gold regions.
Some of the scenes in the production were made in San
Fernando Mission, built about 1800: other portions were
taken in the Great American Desert. The remainder of
the program consisted of Pathe latest events, selected com-
edies, colored scenics, and another of the Charlie series
cartoons. "Charlie, the Animal Trainer."
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
"Hell's Hinges," with William S. Hart in the star part,
was the serious offering on the Triangle program at the
Knickerbocker theater. Mr. Hart was as effective as ever,
and the entire picture furnished excellent entertainment.
"His Hereafter," a Keystone comedy, w-as also on the bill.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
New Plays and New Titles
Revised List of Triangle Releases for February and March —
Some Strong Features.
SEVERAL changes have been made in the Triangle re-
leases for the next eight \veel<s whereby the interests
of exhibitors will be safeguarded, and carefully bal-
anced programs will be presented. For February 13, the re-
leases are : Douglas Fairbanks in "His Picture in the Pa-
Scene from "Daphne and the Pirate" (Triangle-Fine Arts).
pers," a Fine Arts comedy, and "Honor's Altar," a serious
Kay Bee play, featuring Bessie Barriscale, Lewis Stone and
Walter Edwards.
For the week of February 20, William S. Hart in the power-
ful Western, entitled "Hell's Hinges," is strikingly contrasted
with Lillian Gish in the romantic costume story, "Daphne,"
the titel of which has just been changed to "Daphne and the
Pirate."
The entertaining, but somewhat long filmization of Don
Quixote, starring De Wolf Hopper, has gone out to the Coast
for revision, and has been sent back lopped of superfluous
material, so that it is now a compact five reeler. It will be
released on February 27, in conjunction with the new Kay
Bee play, "The Last Act." The latter is a story of a young
woman of the stage who gets down on her luck and is be-
friended by a young married couple. The husband falls in
love with her, and as she is playing a somewhat similar situa-
tion on the stage she contemplates stealing the husband from
Scene from "The Raiders" (Triangle-Kay-Bee).
the wife and running away with him. But the good wife's
plea finally prevails over her bad impulse, and the actress
takes instead the good angel role of bringing husband and
wife together. It is a part that affords Bessie Barriscale
splendid opportunities, and she will be capably supported
by Clara Williams and Harry Keenan.
A splendid vista of March attractions opens up for Triangle
exhibitors beginning March 5, with Billie Burke in "Peggy,"
and Dorothy Gish in "Betty of Greystone." Both are love
stories, but one is laid in a Yankee, and the other in a
Scottish environment. These will be followed on March 12
by John Emerson's stirring war play, "The Flying Torpedo,"
and a serious Kay Bee drama, "The Moral Fabric." On
March 19 takes place the long expected advent of Mae
Marsh in Triangle films, her vehicle being a delightful do-
mestic story entitled "Hoodoo Ann," in which she is sup-
ported by Robert Harron. Along with this will be pre-
sented a romantic Slav play, "Bullets and Brown Eyes,"
starring Bessie Barriscale, aided by William Desmond.
March 26th's dramatic attractions are Norma Talmage and
Seena Owen, in "Martha's Vindication." The Fine Arts' small-
town story has a counterpart in the stirring H. B. Warner
Kay Bee drama, "The Raiders."
As there are now ten companies working for Mack Sen-
nett on as many Keystones there will likewise be a plenti-
ful supply of these celebrated comedies. Some of the most
notable that are promised are William Collier with Mae
Busch in "Better Late Than Never," (working title "Get-
ting Married"); "His Auto Ruination," featuring Mack Swain
and Harry Gibbon, and a genuine new dog story entitled
"Fido's Fate," in which the irrepressible Charles Murray
will be starred.
Speaking of titles, the descriptive and ornamental letter-
ings used by Thomas H. Ince in connection with Kay Bee
plays have come in for the warmest praise from exhibitors
and the trade press. It is rightly called the most artistic
work that has been shown on the mechanical side of title
making.
President Kleine Promotes tor Merit
Three Employes of the General Film Company Made Branch
Managers Because of Efficient Service.
THREE promotions in the ranks of the General Film
Company were announced this week from the executive
offices, 200 Fifth avenue. New York. The promotions
were made in accordance with President George Kleine's
policy of advancing employes who have done efficient work
for the General Film Company. The three promotions are:
A. J. Nelson, from traveling auditor to branch manager of
Washington, D. C; E. H. Wells, from solicitor to branch
manager of Montreal, Canada; William Conn, from a minor
position in the Southern Division to branch manager of the
new office at Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. Nelson began with the General Film Company four
years ago as a clerk. His abilities and fidelities soon pushed
him through the varying grades until he became an audi-
tor, charged with country-wide responsibilities. His per-
formance in this capacity won the confidence and eventually
the substantial recognition of the General Film Company's
executives with the result that Mr. Nelson takes full charge
of the General Film Company's branch in the nation's capitol.
The promotion of E. H. Wells is one in which every solici-
tor of every film company will be interested. Mr. Wells,
when he began his salesman activities did not waste any time
in telling anyone how difficult it was to sell goods — he sold
them. "The general Film Company has a special system of
knowing constantly the progress of its solicitors. Conse-
quently, quick advancement or retrogression in salesmanship
is instantly noted. Mr. Wells was so successful as a solicitor ,
that President Kleine felt that it would be an injiistice to the ,'
salesman to keep him from a larger sphere of action. Hence '
his promotion followed.
William Conn was very successful throughout the South in
the General Film Company's exchanges. He was employed
in the booking department of the Atlanta branch, and also
has done considerable soliciting. His knowledge of the
southern territory is extensive. Hence, when it was decided
to open a branch at Charlotte, N. C, Mr. Conn was chosen
as branch manager.
MARGARET TURNBULL VISITS NEW YORK.
Margaret Turnbull, of the photodramatic staff of the
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, was in New York
last week, her first visit east from the studios at Hollywood,
Cal., in more than a year. In addition to the dozen photo-
plays which Miss Turnbull has written during the year, in-
cluding several original and the most recent Lasky produc-
tion of Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson," she has found
time also to write a novel entitled "Handle with Care," which
has just been published by Harper & Bros. After a few
weeks in the east Miss Turnbull will return to the Lasky
studios and to her work in the photodramatic department.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1135
Vitagraphs for February 14
Several Good Features Will Be Released During the Week
— One on Fire Prevention.
THE V'itagraph releases for the week of Feliruary 14
include a powerful sermon-drama, "The Writing on the
Wall," in five parts; a Broadway Star Feature, "The
Man He Used to Be," in three reels and two one-reel com-
edies, "You're Next," and "In Arcadia."
Of particular interest at this time is "The Writing on the
Scene from "The Man He Used to Be" (Vitagraph).
Wall," pertaining as it does to the inadequacy of fire pre-
vention laws and the criminal neglect in their non-enforce-
ment. That the scenes in the film are not overdrawn was
shown by the recent Diamond Candy factory fire in Brook-
lyn in which many lives were lost. The fire records daily
contain lists of fatalities due to the failure of landlords to
properly safeguard the lives of their tenants.
It is on this theme that the Vitagraph film treats — and it
presents it in a series of powerful, awe-inspiring scenes, in
which the wealthy man. too late sees the "writing on the
wall," and falls a victim to his own disregard of human life.
Joseph Kilgour, Naomi Childers and Virginia Pearson por-
tray the principal roles in their usual capable way. Little
Bobby Connelly is effective as the host of three hundred
school children and other Vitagraphers give good accounts
of themselves. The film was produced by Tefit Johnson,
written by William J. Hurlbutt and picturized by Margurite
Bertsch. It is a Blue Ribbon Feature, released Monday,
February 14.
An all-star cast of Vitagraphers will be seen in "The Man
He Used to Be," released on Saturday, February 19. This
is the second picture directed by Eugene Mullin. Naomi
Scene from "In Arcadia" (Vitag^ph).
Childers, William Dunn, Mary Maurice, Charles Kent, Kate
Price, Belle Bruce and others are cast in the production.
The play tells of a man who breaks his wife's heart and
goes down to the very depths. He conquers his bad habits
after a long fight and falls in love with another woman who
accepts him despite the 'man he used to be."
"You're Next" is one of Wally Van's comedies with himself
and Nitra Frazer in the leading roles. It is released on Feb-
ruary 14. Cutey is a barber and Polly is a manicure g^irl.
Cutey neglects his business for love-making, is fired and
sells safety razors in revenge. The boss barber, in despera-
tion, advertises for a lady barber and Cutey dresses up and
gets the job. He creates a sensation, but the wives of the
customers raise objections. He is finally exposed and elopes
with Polly.
"In Arcadia," released on February 1.8, features William
Dangman in a one-reel comedy produced under the direction
of Courtland Van Deusen. Ethel Corcoran, Kate Price, Wil-
liam Dunn and others are in the production. The story tells
of the efforts of a couple in Harlem to find Arcadia in the
suburbs, believing the tale told them by a real estate agent.
They are sadly disappointed and return satisfied to their Har-
lem home.
Clara Whipple in "The Reapers"
CLARA WHIPPLE, the beautiful leading woman of the
Equitable Motion Picture Company, has been loaned,
after considerable negotiations, to the Triumph Picture
company to appear in the leading support of John Mason in
"The Reapers."
Clara Whipple's work with the Equitable, during her con-
nection with the com-
pany, since last sum-
mer, has established a
tremendous following
among picture fans. In
"The Bludgeon," "Blue
Grass," "A Daughter of
The Sea," she did ex-
cellent work, appearing
in all of them as a vam-
pire woman.
In Miss Whipple's
most recent picture,
"The Question," which
has just been com-
pleted, the charming
actress plays for the
first time in a long
while, the role of the
ingenue.
In a recent interview
with Miss Whipple, she
was asked what was
her most recent novel
experience.
The pretty actress
laughed and replied, "I
have always in my past
work been given the
temptress type of char-
acter to portray — the siren who sings men on to their des-
truction. In 'The Question' I am the unsophisticated maiden,
the wooed one. I assure you this is a most novel experi-
ence for me, for alas and alack, despite my 'baby stare,' I
have been called upon to portray Kipling's 'rag and a bone
and a hank of hair.' "
Clara Whipple is ideally suited for her role in "The
Reapers" with Mr. Mason. The part calls for great dra-
matic and emotional ability, and Miss Whipple has proven
herself again and again one of the most versatile and tal-
ented of the younger screen stars.
The screen fans who are watching Miss Whipple's career
with interest will look forward to her appearance in "The
Reapers."
Clara Whipple.
THOMAS R. MILLS FORSAKES STAGE FOR SCREEN.
The legitimate stage is the loser by the determmation of
Thomas R. Mills to appear in motion pictures for the Vita-
graph Company. Few actors of to-day have had a more
varied experience on the stage than Mills, and his versatile
talents trained through years of foot-light experience will be
used to splendid advantage in films. He is widely known for
his work with such stars as Richard Mansfield, Henry Miller,
Harrison Grey Fiske and others.
The screen work of Mr. Mills will be seen in the Vita-
graph features, "The Man Who Couldn't Beat God," "The
Crown Prince's Double," and "A Man's Sacrifice."
"NE'ER DO WELL" AT CANDLER THEATER.
A trade showing of the Selig production of Rex Beach's
story "The Ne'er Do Well," will be given at the Candler
theater. West 52d street, New York, Thursday afternoon,
February 10 at three o'clock sharp. The picture is in ten
parts.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
"Doping" It Out
Some Theatrical Past Performances That May Have a
Bearing on the Future of Motion Pictures.
By Epes Winthrop Sargent.
IT IS admitled tliat many things are happening in the busi-
ness of making and exhibiting motion pictures, and it is
conceded that other and perhaps more unpleasant things
are likely to happen, but just what will happen, and just what
will happen after the things that are going to happen have
happened, is more or less of a mystery. A really first-class
fortune teller could make a snug sum by circularizing the
trade right now.
But when the earnest-hearted citizen who seeks to improve
the blooded stock of this country by the painful method of
supporting some bookmaker seeks to peer into the future
he pulls out his well thumbed "dope" book and studies past
performances. The past performances of the horse will show
what he should be capable of doing if his jockey and owner
leave him alone. That and a little "racing luck" is all that
stands between the man who wagers and the immediate
fortune.
But even granting that the race of to-morrow does not
always run as the race of the past, it is the most reliable
source of information and it may be interesting to compare
past performances in amusements with what we are going
through.
Turn back to about 1890. Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau were
running the Metropolitan Opera House. Grand opera was a
luxury indeed and most of all the impresario. It cost
more than it brought in and this was in large measure due to
the star system carried to excess. There were stars for the
Wagnerian operas, and other stars for the operas of the
French and Italian schools; almost a double company. Each
was guaranteed a certain number of appearances at a fabu-
lous figure for those days. Something had to break. It was
the managers.
Starting afresh, the star system was slightly reduced until
Oscar Hammerstein came into the game with his opera
houses in New York and Philadelphia. He lost more money
than his tobacco handling machines brought in on royalty
and he had to quit. The Metropolitan was glad to buy him
out. He was glad — for the moment — to quit. The Metro-
politan, running under smaller expense and to larger takings,
must be well content with the deal. Grand opera, with grand
opera stars, done on the scale demanded by New York is a
luxurj' still, and is financially profitable when it has the field
to itself and enjoys the financial support of all the fashion-
ables. There is not room for two ventures of this sort.
Notwithstanding all this, there are several troupes of the
type best represented by the San Carlos company that make
grand opera a cold commercial venture and make money
season after season. They are seldom heard of in the great
centers, but they give a pretty good performance at reason-
able prices, and the singing is as good as we used to get from
the old American and Juch companies. There are no famous
stars but a reasonably good ensemble and fairly well drilled
chorus. There is no pretentious ballet, no hundred-piece
orchestra, but an acceptable rendition of the works of the
masters.
.Motion pictures became an exhibition factor about 1895,
and in that year vaudeville started to expand. In New York
Koster & Rial had formed an affiliation with Oscar Hammer-
stein and moved into the white palace on Thirty-fourth street
that was the first Manhattan Opera House. In those days
they paid what were then large salaries to imported acts
on condition that they played nowhere else or, at least, only
at the Orpheum, in San Francisco. The acts must be ex-
clusive.
As an offset, the Keith managers; notably J. Austin Fynes,
sought to procure the services of dramatic stars and in the
fall of that year the ice was broken by Charles Dickson and
Lillian Burkhart. Sydney and Gladys Rankin Drew and John
Mason and Marion Manola.
In those days the Keith circuit prided itself on the fact
that it never paid less than $35 to the act that opened the
performance. Other managers could pay $20 and $25 if they
wished for the opener, but they wanted at least a $35 act.
They would pay up to $70 for a double. Two and three hun-
dred dollars for a headliner was hardly to be thought of.
If players wanted that much money they took out their own
shows, as Weber and- Fields did. But dramatic players asked
more than that and they got it. They started at $250 and
ran up to $500. At once the vaudeville actors, the people
who really made good for these name-acts, put their prices
up. One man who a few months before had said that he
would be content if he could ever work his salary up to $150
a week, later refused $800 because he wanted an even thou-
sand.
All too late, the managers realized that a $400 salary to one
act did not mean merel}' an increase of that much in the
weekly expense. It meant that each act on the bill wanted
more, even the $35 opening act. As Nick Norton, then the
booking agent for the Hyde and Behman houses, once said,
there was a steady advance in salaries while the admission
fees remained stationary, and it was onh- a question of time
when the steadih' advancing payroll would exceed the sta-
tionary income. At that time, about 1903, the yearly advance
in the bills was about $100, but this proportionate increase
became larger each year.
Some of the managers were more than eager to cut prices
back, but certain of the others, who owned large houses and
catered to a prosperous clientele, were willing to pay the in-
crease for the sort of show they required, and it was not pos-
sible to make a general cut until Percy G. Williams was in-
duced to sell out. Then the regulation of salaries began in
earnest and business was brought back to a basis that per-
mitted the managers to retain a portion of the money that
passed through their hands.
Just one more past performance. Around 1905 the dime
museum started to fail. George Huber, who owned the
largest and last of these places in New York, declared that
ever3' eight or ten years the dime museum would come into
its own because a fresh crop of "freaks" would be ready,
but in the intervals the interest would die down because there
was not enough novelty to keep things going. The supply
of doubled-bodied boys and two-headed girls did not keep
pace with the demand and the public turned away until there
was something fresh to see. The dime museum prospered
because it was cheap and interesting for a time. It has gone
because better forms of cheap amusement have replaced it.
There will always be pit and side shows, but it is not prob-
able that the dime museum of Huber and Kohl and Middleton
will be ever be revived.
Now to dope it out. Grand opera shows that an extraordi-
nary expense requires a practical monopoly, but that a
product proportioned to the probable return will show a
profit, \audeville shows that a lavish outlay for stars will
bring a general increase in expense in other departments.
The museum business shows that new attractions, new inter-
ests must constantly be provided.
In pictures we have the vaudeville condition of a star
whose work is rendered passable only through the efforts
of his or her companion players, who presently will require
that their salaries be increased. There is the sameness of
offering that wrecked the museums and there is the grand
opera condition of lavish expenditure minus the grand opera
monopoly of position. The condition must be remedied or
the failure that vaudeville and grand opera averted and the
dime museum could not, will inevitably occur.
It must be admitted that the presence on the screen of
well known players of the dramatic stage has brought to the
theaters the patrons of the dramatic houses just as Keith paid
the late Marshall P. Wilder $600, not because he could be as
entertaining to the patrons as Fred Niblo, at a small figure,
but because Mr. Wilder brought to the house a class of
persons who knew him through his lyceum and Sunday-
school work and who came to see him and remained to enjoy
the performance in general. They came back after he had
gone on to another engagement. He gave a return for his
salary. When he had drawn all the people he could, and be-
came merely an entertainer, he was no longer of use at that
figure. It has paid to coax some of the dramatic stars into
the pictures, but not at the idiotic salaries that they actually
receive, though these are far less than the announced pay-
ments as a rule. To an old showman some of the salaries
now being paid are criminally foolish. No manager is will-
ing to drop the star system until the others do. None will be
the first. They must get together, as the vaudeville managers
did; not in a trust, but as an association; not for the op-
pression of the exhibitor but for the regulation of the trade.
This may be accomplished by the Motion Picture Board
of Trade or through some other body, but there must be
a gradual change to the old system in which film players
are starred, and shopworn and has-been dramatic players
are not put forward above the men and women who hold
the interest of the photo-playgoer from week to week,
through the months and years.
There must be an improvement in the stories; a marked and
radical departure from the repetition of the old stories. Re-
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1137
vivals are one thing and rehash is another. There must be
a greater variety to the stories and a greater dependence upon
the story and less upon the mechanical effects.
In a word, the business must be put upon a business basis
and run by business men and not commercial gamblers, if
there is to be any business at all. Grand opera did not pros-
per until it was put upon a business basis and the employ-
ment of stars was made a matter of business and not merely
of display. Vaudeville, once past its initial and spontaneous
prosperity, did not make money until steps were taken to
hold the expenses to a level that permitted a margin of profit.
To save the pictures something must be done to stop the
indiscriminate and unintelligent expenditure of large sums
and to lay out what is spent with an eye to probable returns
not alone in money, but in artistic effect and entertaining
value. There was a time in vaudeville when any stage star
could pull people into a vaudeville house. Now there must
be something besides a name. We are still in the stage where
we pay stars as much in a month as many of the players
could earn on the stage, under present conditions, in a year,
and yet we say, "thanks" when they sign the contract and
again "thanks" when they take the money they do not earn.
Dope it out.
Shakespeare Wrote Screen Plays ?
Sir Herbert Tree and Director Emerson Think He Did —
Cite Macbeth as Example.
DID Shakespeare write for the screen?
The obvious, historically verifiable answer is that he
did not, but internal evidence disclosed in the plotting
of "Macbeth" for the Sir Herbert Tree him version now in
production at the Fine Arts studio in Los Angeles, bears re-
markably the other way.
Certainly the master dramatist foreshadowed the photo-
play type of dramatic continuity much more accurately than
he did the present-day stage play. Infinitely more violence
is done to his scene plot in any modern stage version of
the plays than may be necessary in photo-dramatizing them.
In the case of "Macbeth" Sir Herbert and John Emerson,
his director, found after several weeks of exhaustive study
and rehearsal, not only that the tragedy could be told in pic-
tures without loss of dramatic pungency, but that Shake-
speare had written an almost perfect photoplay "continuity."
"He will play the drama almost scene for scene as the
dramatist wrote it," said Mr. Emerson in explaining the dis-
covery, " and that is something that the stage has not done,
except in the case of one or two sceneless revivals, since
modern stage scenery was invented. Shakespeare, of course,
wrote for the stage without scenerj'. so he did not have to
meet the mechanical problems of scene shifting. And those
are precisely the problems that the photoplay has solved.
Stage waits are unknown to the photoplay.
"So we can go straight back to the multiple short scenes
of the original text, and in the case of 'Macbeth' we found
it impossible to make any important rearrangement that
would be of the slightest added value in developing a picture
narative.
"We found also that the demands of the story, looked at
purely from the standpoint of modern photoplay making,
were not for a multitude of short scenes broken by 'flashes,'
except in one or two cases, as in the siege of the castle.
The natural and dramatically effective way to play most of
the rest is in unusually long scenes, reaching, perhaps, 300
feet. Thus, with an entirely practical and unsentimental
approach, we have returned to a treatment that closely re-
sembles the traditional stage treatment. This, if we succeed
in doing it well enough, should produce a picture play with
no little of that impressive dignity that is associated with
dramas, especially the tragedies, and with their best stage
productions.
"We had from the beginning no intention of sacrificing
dramatic vigor to any traditional form. We meant to tell the
story of Macbeth— and a wonderful story it is — in the most
vivid and moving way we could. That this way is so closely
that of the dramatist is a great satisfaction to us. I know
that Sir Herbert, whose reverence for the text is naturally of
the highest, is greatly pleased and his enthusiasm over the
production is steadily mounting.
"In the matter of costume and -settings we found that
the accumulated stage traditions were full of inaccuracies and
anachronisms. After a great deal of work we' discarded them
entirely and turned to historical sources. 'Macbeth' is re-
lated quite definitely with a historic period — the eleventh
century — but stage producers have set it all the way up to
the fourteenth century and not always been accurate in their
reproduction of any. That was why we turned to history
and the result, while it may seem strange to many who are
acquainted with the Shakespeare of the stage, will at least be
reasonably true to the right century."
Howard Hall Now a Gaumont Star
WHEN the Gaumont Company releases ".\ccording to
the Law," early in March, Howard Hall will make
his first screen appearance as a Gaumont-Mutual star.
He has been a well-known Broadway actor for a number of
years and is of interest to exhil)itors also liecause of his
starring activities of more than ten years, principally in his
own big melodrama, "The Man Who Dared." It is there-
fore certain that he will
be a good drawing card,
since his remarkable
work is well remem-
1)ered by theatergoers
who enjoyed that class
of entertainment which
gave the same, if not as
many, melodramatic
thrills as one now se-
cures from motion pic-
tures.
Only recently did
Mr. Hall turn to the
screen; in fact, this is
only his fifth picture.
".According to the Law"
is a five-reel feature by
Paul M. Bryan and
Joseph H. Trant which
will be released as a
Mutual Masterpicture,
de luxe edition. Mr.
Hal! has just finished
playing the lead in
"The Clarion." Other
pictures were "The Crown Prince and His Double" and
"The Governor's Pardon." On the stage he is famous for
his professional parts. He has to his credit seven Broadway
productions in which he has played the part of doctors.
Among these are "The Poor Little Rich Girl," originating
the role; "Damaged Goods," "The Unborn" and "The Nat-
ural Law." He has played two engagements with David
Warfield. in "The Grand Army Man" and "The Music
Master."
"According to the Law" is now in work at Jacksonville,
Fla.. under the direction of Richard Garrick. Opposite Mr.
Hall. Miss Mildred Gregory is playing. Others in the cast
are E. K. James. Albert Macklin, Allan Robinson, John Rein-
Iiard, Charles W. Travis, Helen Marten and Mathilde
Baring.
Howard Hall.
MacMAHON A FREE LANCE.
Henry MacMalion is no longer connected witli the Tri-
angle Film Corporation and invites offers from film com-
panies that want good press service. Mr. MacMahon's news-
paper list which he personally selected contains thousands
of names of leading publications and represents a thorough
acquaintance with journalistic managers and motion picture
editors in all parts of the country. He has likewise many
friends in the trade press. His most recent work for the
Triangle has been writing up first run houses, which has put
him in touch with the publicity needs of many exhibitors.
On the sensational side, he managed "The Birth of a Nation"
publicity campaign in Boston from April to August of last
year, thereby assisting the Epoch Producing Company in
securing record breaking receipts. He can be addressed at
321 West S5th street. New York City; phone Columbus 2969.
LEE HILL JOINS McRAE COMPANY.
Lee Hill, well known in photoplay circles as director and
actor of unusual ability, this week joined the forces of th«
Universal at their Pacific Coast Studios, where he is to
work under the direction of Henry McRae in his produc-
tion of 101 Bison productions. Prior to his advent into
the Universal ranks Hill was a member of the Vogrue Fibn
Company's forces, where he was engaged in making comedies.
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THE MOMNG PICTURE WORLD
February 19. 1916
Webster Campbell now with Vitagraph
WEBSTER CAMPBELL is one of the latest members
of the \'itagraph stock company and is now in pic-
tures at the Hollywood studios. Few players of his
age have attained so enviable a reputation in a brief screen
career, and few leading men receive more letters from their
admirers.
Mr. Campbell was born in Kansas City, January 25, 1892.
He is of French ancestry, and many of his relatives are
Canadians. His early
education was received
in public schools and
in the Central High
School of Kansas City,
and, although he spent
three years at Michi-
san LTniversity at Ann
Arbor, he left before
obtaining his degree,
to take up the theatri-
cal profession. He
started his stage career
as a member of a stock
company at Kansas
City and then travelled
with a road company
to the Pacific Coast.
The show which he
was in closed in Los
Angeles. He was en-
gaged by the Vita-
graph Company, and in
their films has attained
distinction as a screen
player of ability. He is
a prolific writer of
Webster Campbell. photoplays and has
sold over twenty scripts. He is unmarried, fond of outdoor
sports, and is a favorite among his fellow-players at the
Hollywood studio of the Vitagraph.
He has appeared in "He Got Himself a Wife," "Bitter-
sweet," "The Hoyden," "Pansy's Papas," and is now work-
ing in a three-reeler soon to be released.
Arthur Hoops
ARTHUR HOOPS, one of the best-known leading men
in the country, both on the speaking stage and in
motion pictures, has signed an engagement to appear
in Metro wonderplays, and has begun work on the first
feature, "The Soul Market," in which Mme. Petrova is
starred. Mr. Hoops began his stage career as a juvenile
and leading man with Nat Goodwin, with whom he ap-
peared in this country
and on Mr. Goodwin's
world tour.
Mr. Hoops was with
the Famous Players for
nearly two years, and
appeared as leading
man with Mary Pick-
ford, Marguerite Clark
and other well-known
screen stars. He ap-
peared with Miss Pick-
ford in "Such a Little
Queen," "M i s t r e s s
Nell" and other pro-
ductions, and with
Miss Clark in "Gretna
Green."
Later he was starred
by George Kleine in
"The Danger Signal"
and "The Final Cur-
tain." He was also
starred with Betty
Nansen in "The Song
of Hate," and played
the lead in "Should a
Mother Tell" in Fox
pictures.
Before going into
motion pictures, Mr.
'Hoops played the lead with Virginia Harned in "Alice of
Old Vincennes," also the lead with James K. Hackett in
"The Prisoner of Zenda," and afterward appeared in several
Frohman stage productions on Broadway and on tour.
Flickers
POSTAL cards from Joe Smiley and George De Carlton
show that Jacksonville. Florida, is still some place and
affords more than good surroundings for picture
making.
* * *
Our friend, J. C. Graham, general manager for the Mutual
Film Corporation, must have walked into something in the
dark from all appearances.
* * *
The friends of A. L. Haase, advertising manager for Moto-
graphy, will be surprised to learn that he has tendered his
resignation to that publication to take effect Feb. 15.
* * *
Edgar Lewis with his company of Lubinites, headed by
Nance O'Neil, are meeting with great success in Thomas-
ville, Ga. The forthcoming release, "The Fires of St. John,"
necessitated their going South in order to get the proper
atmosphere for the production.
* * *
Sol Lesser is a regular New Yorker now, having thrown
his trans-continental commutation book out of the window.
Sol promises to stay with us for an indefinite period and
can be seen at his office, 218 West 42d street.
* * *
Eef Asher, representative of Mr. Lesser, came on from
the coast with the rest of the Lesser outfit, but spends a
lot of his time abusing the weather. Asher saw his first
snow in many years, last week, and needless to say don't like
it. A suit of fur lined would probably make him change his
mind.
* » *
Under the present system of management, the Knicker-
bocker theater is certainly packing the people in. Triangle
pictures only are shown.-
* * *
With a large bank roll and good bank references to back
him up, J. W. Anderson of London, Eng., will stay at the
Waldorf-Astoria long enough to get in touch with whatever
film manufacturers not represented in the United Kingdom,
but desirous of doing so, communicate with him.
* * *
Say, fellows! our projection editor, F. H. Richardson,
leaves New York this week for about a four weeks tour of
the Middle West. He's a regular fellow, so look him up.
MAC.
Arthur Hoops.
Virginia Hammond
AN liX.AMPLE of how a distinct prejudice against
motion pictures could be turned into a genuine enthu-
siasm for them is given Ijy the instance of Virginia
Hammond, former Frohman leading woman. Miss Ham-
iTiond makes her first appearance as a screen star in "The
Discard," Essanay's lat-
est five-reel feature.
"It was not until I
had seen 'The Birth of
a Nation' with Henry
B. Walthall's great act-
ing that I realized the
possibilities of the mo-
tion picture work. From
a real dislike of pictures
I became highly inter-
ested in them. When I
received an offer from
Essanay, I was delight-
ed, and accepted it
without hesitation, even
though I had scorned
like inducements be-
fore."
Miss Hammond was
born in Stanton, Vir-
ginia, and was educated
in a Chicago school for
girls. Her father was
a Confederate major in
the Civil War.
Her stage career has
included four years
with Frohman as leading woman for E. H. Sothern, and three
years. with the Shuberts. She was Ophelia to Sothern's_"Ham-
let," and also appeared with him in "If I Were King," "Don
Quixote," "Richileu" and other plays. She was for a time
leading woman for William Courtney.
Virginia Hammond.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1139
Motion Picture Educator
Conducted by REV. W. H. JACKSON
CONCERNING THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
TO no class of the community at large is the moving pic-
ture of more interest and importance than to the young
people. It is at once their educator and entertainer, it
is their teacher, instructor, director, traveler and most legi-
timate amusement provider. To so great an extent have
these facts been impressed upon all to whom the question
is of interest that many feel it incumbent upon them to ex-
press some opinion concerning the best means whereby the
most desirable results can be obtained. The first and most
important step in this valuable subject^and one which seems
to have been generally overlooked — is that those to whom the
care and interests of the young people are first committed are
the very ones who really ought to be the first movers in the
natter. The authorities in the daily and secular schools, as
also those in the religious schools are the ones to whom the
first great opportunity presents itself. It is an opportunity
they have only partially come to realize, when they are
fully awake to the great possibilities before them they will
no doubt rise to the occasion, it is not to their credit that
slowness for the being marks their progress. Meanwhile, many
are asking, "What shall we do for the people?" The old
indolent excuse of "The Lion in the Path" in the form of
Censorship, is constantly put forward. Here is where all
kinds of censorship is of no avail, all kinds of educational
picture and pictures suitable for children are immune, giving
the maker a wide field for productions without the bugaboo of
the censor hovering over him. It is only when the relation
of the adult picture to the children is considered that the
question of censorship comes in on their behalf, this, how-
ever, should not be allowed to interfere with the question
of pictures for young people in the way in which many seem
to consider necessary, if makers and users of juvenile pic-
tures of all kinds would only come together on some common
meeting ground, they would both find the field large enough
for their most intense activities. Mr. Orrin G. Cocks, sec-
retary of the National Board of Censors, is inclined to put
much of the blame on the parents when he says: "Parents
have been criminal in their negligence in failing to see the
tremendous efifect of motion pictures on the mind of the
child." It is a question whether the criminality does not
rather rest with those to whom the general question of child
culture is a life work, study and duty.
Have they not rather missed their opportunity? The power
is certainly more vested in them than in the parent: true, the
parent "hands out the nickel," but all in authority "direct their
steps." Mr. Cocks further says: "My work for the next
few months will be to stir up parents and children's so-
cieties against the indiscriminate attendance of children at
moving picture shows."
Their is a little good in the work which Mr. Cocks has
laid out for himself, but is there not a greater work to be
found in promulgating plans whereby the whole world of
young people shall be given special and careful attention,
with a thorough provision for satisfying all their longings
whether at school or at home or in the outside world, be
it pleasure or entertainment. No one can truly say that
the wonders of the moving picture have been properly
brought to bear upon the best interest of the most valuable
part of our population, i. e., the next generation. The writer
does not claim to be commercially wise, but that does not
restrain him from being wishful, therefore he longs for the
day when there shall spring up a producer dedicated to the
production of pictures solely for the young people, such a
firm even if it is found necessary to subsidize it, would prove
one of the greatest powers for good, while solving many of
those questions now so unnecessarily vexing to the com-
munity at large. By common consent, the care of the child
life is one of the most important duties forced upon every
form of governmental control. If then, this care is so val-
uable, by all means let all of us who are alike interested
in both the young people and the pictures, do our best to
bring them together for good.
Apropos of the development of the special attention de-
manded for the welfare of children and young people, for
whom there can be no doubt the moving picture has its
greatest benefits; it is interesting to know that, in several dif-
ferent quarters, men of the requisite ability are concentrating
their best endeavors upon the production of both projecto-
scopes and films that can be depended upon to fill all the
many requirements of the Church, School, Classroom and
Home uses. It is interesting to note the requirements which
form the basis of all endeavors. A projectoscope smaller
than those used in the theater and well adapted to the uses
named above as well as being within the minimum cost such
requirements require. A film robbed of all its present dan-
gers of fire and consequently enabling all users to come
well within all fire precautions without an unnecessary ex-
penditure of money. A well supplied library of films at such
a price, either for rental or purchase, as shall secure for all
users a most thorough supply always ready at hand and meet-
ing all requirements.
That these are now well on the way to the front the writer
can testify, although at present any details would be prema-
ture, the time, however, is not far distant when this page
will gladly present to its readers a review of the results
so far obtained, it being the wise desire of those responsible
to withhold particulars until it is well assured that all the
specific conditions are met and also to be in readiness to
meet the demands which would immediately follow. It is
worthy of special note that the most important gap in
the power of the moving picture cannot long remain open.
Too many of the right sort of people are at work. The re-
sults are so far satisfactory that the future is secured and a
bright and instructive outlook stands before the young
people.
TROY PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION ACTIVE.
In Troy, N. Y., the Parent-Teacher Association is trying
a "New Departure" in the exhibiting of pictures in connec-
tion with the local work for benefit of the schools and young
people generally. Each Saturday morning, afternoon and
evening, exhibitions are given. The subjects will be of as
wide interest as can be expected to include, and include his-
tory, geography and travel; industrial, commercial and manu-
factures form another series as do also suitable fables and
stories. Such pictures as "David Copperfield," "Paul Revere's
Ride," "The Story of the Star Spangled Banner," are a sample
of other films shown. A committee of ladies take charge of
each exhibition and only five cents is charged to secure
expenses. Troy is thus added to the list of towns awake
to the interests of the young people.
WILLIAM DOUQUE DIES.
William Douque, a Utica, N. Y., exhibitor, and former
secretary of the New York State League, died at his home
on Saturday evening, February 5, of pneumonia. The de-
ceased was thirty-four years of age and leaves a widow and
three children. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, February
8. at Herkimer. N. Y. Mr. Douque was an earnest and effi-
cient worker in behalf of the State League and was one of
the most ,jopular exhibitors in the state.
WHO WANTS REPRESENTATION IN HOLLAND?
\'ermeulen Brothers, whose address is Ochterveltstraat
39a. Rotterdam, Holland, are in position to represent some
reliable American motion picture manufacturer in that
country. Correspondence addressed to them will receive
prompt attention.
FRED BECK RETURNS TO 20TH CENTURY CO.
Fred Beck, who has been with the Paramount since that
company was organized, has resigned and returned to the
20th Century Film Company as general manager. This
company is at present making a number of productions which
will be released on a state rights basis.
1140
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
\^ Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
"New York"
Screen Production of Famous Broadway Success Equals
Expectations — Florence Reed the Star.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
FLORENCE REED does not make her entrance until tlie third
reel, and when she does appear lives up to her fine repu-
tation as an emotional actress. From the third reel to the
fifth and last she smiles or weeps "real tears," inoving from
sunshine into shadow, treading patlis of deepest despair, resolv-
ing into the calm of happ>' motherhood in the closing scenes of
the pictui'e.
"New York" is the initial contribution of A. H. Woods to the
program of Pathe Gold Rooster Plays. The play from the pen
of William Hurlbut was produced for the screen under the
direction of George Pitzmaurice. who has to his credit more
than one successful screen production, notably "At Bay" and
"Via Wireless." The Hurlbut play has suffered nothing at his
hands, and it is easy to believe that it has gained something
through the added advantages of screen over stage. It is a play
that casts the searchlight on the whirlpool section of the great
metropolis, and edges ever so gently into the purer element
that really does exist in spots. Its first two-reels are some-
what shocking from the moi'al view point. Its last three reels
contain also a vestige of the violet hue which is overcast and
in a way out-distanced by the charm of the character of the
newly-made wife of Oliver King (Florence Reed.)
William Hurlbut has handled a subject that involves many
complications, and has woven a plot that throughout carries
its own ballast. The play contains opportunities for elaborate
staging that has been well looked to in the screen production;
its cabaret scenes being especially remarkable.
In the cast is also Fania Marinoff who does exceptional work
as Edna Macey, the chorus girl, whose downfall originates in
the necessity of supporting a drunlftn mother. The fall which
Scene from "New York" (Pathe).
Edna Macey takes from the top of a restaurant stairway to the
bottom where she meets her death is one of the big scenes ol
the picture. Others appearing to advantage are John Miltern.
Jessie Ralph and Forrest Winant.
"Man and His Soul''
A Drama With a Moral is Released by Metro With Francis
X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in Leading Roles.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE beauty of this picture is that the moral uplift, made
as plain as A B C, is not allowed to overshadow the
dramatic story. It requires skill to preach goodness, to
champion the cause of a militant conscience and avoid be-
coming wearisome, yet the Quality Pictures Corporation, with
John W. Noble as the director and Francis X. Bushman and
Beverly Bayne as the stars, has succeeded in doing Just this In
"Man and His Soul."
The story of John Conscience is so thoroughly in accord
with Christian doctrines that it might be shown in a Sunday
school, and at the same time the production possesses the
essential qualities of good photoplay entertainment for audi-
ences of quite another caliber. It has movement and life in
the development of a human narrative, the acting Is better than
ordinary, every now and again, there are charming light ef-
fects to attract the eye, and for a stirring climax there is a
realistic factory fire.
The purpose of the story is set forth in a brief, prettily
staged allegory, showing the birth and troubled career of con-
science in bygone ages. The modern manifestation of the spur
to righteousness is found in the person of John Conscience,
who would make a first rate socialist. As a university pro-
fessor he violates traditions by urging the practical need for
kindly unselfish behavior, even in the world of commerce, and
the trustees of the university conclude that he is a dangerous
influence for immature minds. Conscience is asked to resign.
In business, the reformer finds it eiiually impossible to be of
service without sacrificing his ideals and he loses one position
after another. He meets a young woman as she is on the
point of Jumping into the river and finds in her a sympathetic
spirit, at least so he believes, until it appears .that she is going
to marry for money. This causes an upheaval in John Con-
science. Casting all scruples aside, he determines to have
money, too, and the next thing we know he Is John Power,
the head of a great factory. But in due time he returns to his
Scene from "Man and His Soul" (Quality-Metro).
original state of goodness and the mora] victory is complete.
Tiiose acquainted with Mr. Bushman know how successfully
he can radiate manly benevolence: moreover, he is enough of
an actor to make a sharp differentiation in the character when
lie becomes John Power. Miss Bayne is attractive as the lieri
ine and John Davidson makes a distinct figure of Stephen
Might, Jr. Director Noble's handling of the students at the
university, and the girls in the factory at the time of the fire,
merits favorable comment.
"The Yellow Passport"
Clara Kimball Young Plays Russian Jewess in Shubert-
World Film Production of Good Dramatic Quality.
Reviewed b>" Lynde Denig.
EVIDENTLY intent upon giving Clara Kimball Young a ve-
hicle in which she might duplicate the success scored in
"Hearts in Exile." the World Film selected another photo-
play concerned with Russian life in its most brutal aspects.
In dealing with persecutions in Russia it recalls the earlier
work: but it is even more unmistakably reminiscent of "The
Yellow Ticket," the sensational stage melodrama that gave the
hitherto uninformed American public a knowledge of the Rus-
sian government's method of dealing with unfortunate women.
The similarity is not In detail, rather in the use of the official
license as the basis of the plot. Probably this is the first photo-
play to introduce this particular phase of the social evil, and
obviously it is rife with opportunities for dramatic situations.
"The Y'ellow Passport " is best described as a picture of
persistent punches. Very little that could be expected to reach
the emotions, produce excitement, or appeal to an ever active
interest In sex relationships, has been overlooked. It almost
goes without saying that a. photoplay of this type will succeed,
granting an adequate production, such as it received, and the
more than adequate acting of Miss Young.
Playing Sonia, a beautiful Jewe,9s whose family, barring a,
February 19. 1916
y\\E MOVING PICTURI-: WoKI.I)
1141
devoted uiu'le. is slauiiiUt-refl in a massacre at Kiev, Miss Young"
has a character allowing no end of opportunity for emotional
expression. Even before the massacre she is placed in a try-
ing predicament, owinfi- to the amorous attentions of Fedia, a
police spy, and afterwards, when she must leave Kiev, or re-
main under the sanction of a yellow passport, her difficulties
become appallinK. The thief weakness of tlie plot at this point
i9 the failure to give a convincing reason for Sonia's deter-
mination to remain in Kiev under such frightful conditions.
Scene from "The Yellow Passport" (Shubert-World).
Her wish to continue a musical education is hardly sufficient,
for competent instructors might be found elsewhere.
At all events, the girl and her uncle, following especially
harrowing experiences that need not be described, sail for
America and on the boat she meets a producer of opera and
his son. Fame, love and the punmhment of the perfidious
Fedia, all come in good season.
Director Edwin August put plenty of spirit into scenes such
as the massacre of the Jews, and with a few exceptions the
players supporting Miss Young gave convincing performances.
John Sainpolis was a good type for the police spy, although
he rather overworked a sardonic smile. "The Yellow Pass-
port" is not without defects, luit they are more than balanced
by merits of a popular nature.
"The Lottery Man"
The F. Ray Comstock Company Adapts Popular Stage
Comedy for the Screen — Thurlow Bergen Starred.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
LACKINi; much of the humor of the stage comedy from
which it was taken, the photoplay version of "The Lot-
: tery Man." produced by the F. Ray Comstocli Photoplay
Compan>". is nut without redeeming featui'es in the acting of
Scene from "The Lottery Man" (Comstock).
Thurlow Bergen and the situations developed from a first rate
farcical plot. It is hardly a picture for audiences accustomed
to the niceties of expert studio workmanship, but for those
who are not over particular, and who respond to comedy and
sentiment in their elementary forms, there should be enter-
tainment in the Comstock production.
Mr. Bergen, in the role of Jack Wright, played by Cyril
Scott on the stage, suggests the dash and spirit of w^holesome
young manhood. He is the star football player at his univer-
sity, and after graduation, being finely appreciative of his
mother's sacrilices that he might have an education, he is de-
termined to earn money with the least possible delay. As a
newspaper reporter liis income is meagre, so he hits upon the
idea of offering liimself as a husband to the woman who
draws the lucky number in a lottery, the chances to be sold
at one dollar each.
No sooner has Jack's proposition been launched by a news-
paper than he falls in love with the sister of his chum. He
is ready to do almost anything to cancel th<^ agreement, but it
is too late, tor the residents of the town have taken kindly
to the lottery. Some of the most laughable scenes in the
picture show the rush for the coveted tickets in which many
types of marriagable women take part. There are spinsters
of long standing, stout cooks, even colored servants, and all
the while Jack and his friends are trying to corner the lottery
market that he may not be deprived of the opportunity to
wed the girl of his choice.
Lizzie Roberts, an important comedy role in the picture,
as in the play, is acted reasonably well by Carolyn Lee, Elsie
I'^smond brings cliarm to the part of Helen and Allan Murnane
is a good selection for the character of Foxey Peyton. Lottie
Alter appears too youthful in the role of Mrs. Wright. State
rights will be sold for "The Lottery Man."
"The Woman in 47"
Alice Brady Plays a Much Wooed Girl in Frohman Produc-
tion Released Through Equitable Corporation.
Reviewed by Ljnde Denig.
INSTE.\D of possessing a questionable past. Alice Brady, in
"The Woman in 47" is a pleasing girl with a perpetually
dangerous present. Viola Donizetti is ever so much more
loved than loving. Her long train of admirers commences In
Italy and steadily increases during the months of her life in
New York, for Viola no sooner eludes one masculine adorer
Scene from "The Woman in 47" (Frohman-Equitable).
than another appears to fill his place. But all the while she
remains true to Tony, and when he re-appears after a long
separation she becomes his wife, thereby, one supposes, ending
her troubles as well as the picture.
If the title of Frederick Chapin's photoplay is a bit mis-
leading, suggesting a detective story more than anything else,
no serious complaint need be urged, for the picture catches the
attention and holds it without the mystery of an intricate plot.
There is a large enough element of doubt in wondering -what
new episode will be devised for the unhappy Viola. Her charm
is equally potent with all types of men.
The Frohman Corporation is to be congratulated, in par-
ticular, on its success in staging the scenes of Italian lite in
the first reel, and sh<^ving how Viola, looking extrefoely pretty
in the costume of a peasant girl, narrowly escapes being forced
into a distasteful marriage. The settings for these scenes are
in excellent taste and the actors really look like Italians. In
America, where Viola goes to visit her beloved Tony, the girl
receives a liberal education in the perfid.v of mankind. She
is told that her lover is dead and Tony's cousin insists, more
forcefully than tactfully, upon being accepted as a substitute.
Viola finds shelter with a friendly organ grinder until he is
run over by an automobile and once more she is at the mercy of
wolVes in sheep's clothing. Her last affair is the most serious
of all. for the man. taking his failure very much to heart,
commits suicide in the room adjoining that selected for the
marriage of Tony and Viola. It seems a bit cold-blooded to go
ahead with the ceremony while the body of the dead man lies
only a few feet away, but such is the spirit of youth. Viola's
troubles, keen enough while they last, always are readily for-
gotten. Because she is weeping in one scene does not indicate
an absence of laughter in the next.
Miss Brady becomes more likable with each new picture and
this time she is given good support.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
"The Modern Sphinx"
Three-Reel American Offering Abounds in Beautiful Scenes
and Is Well Enacted by a Capable Cast.
Keviewed hy Robert C. McElravy.
THIS fascinating subject has a strong imaginative interest
and. while containing a tragic note, Is given a light,
graceful handling that makes it very appealing. It is
called a "love story of the ages" and the plot is one of pro-
nounced mysticism.'
The opening scenes occur in Egypt. Asa. the daughter of
Ram, an astrologer, be-
comes jealous of a ser-
vant in the house be-
cause he loves another.
She poisons him, but
the father restores him
by speedy use of an an-
tidote. The astrologer
then puts his daughter
to sleep for 3.000 years,
to be a^vakened only
when she has been re-
deemed by true love.
These Egyptian scenes
are artistic and attrac-
tive and at once place
the production on a
high level of interest.
In the modern scenes
the same artistic care
has been used. Asa is
reborn and appears as
a girl named Zalda. She
is cold-hearted and has
not yet felt the power
of love. At a garden
fete she meets a young
artist named Francis
Passmore, who awak-
ens the divine pas-
sion in her breast. She
gives herself to h'm
and learns too late that
he is married. She then
takes poison and dies.
Scene from **The Modern Sphinx.'*
(American).
In the closing scenes, the cycle of 3,000 years having passed,
her father reawakens her in Egypt^nd her entire nature has
been transformed.
Winifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen do appealing work
In the leading roles. Robert Klein and George Field also
appear in minor parts. The production as a whole Is re-
markable for its sheer beauty of presentation and capable
handling throughout.
"Sons of Satan"
Five-Reel Red Feather Production Provides Many Thrills in
a Screen Story of Crime and Detection.
Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy.
THERE is a tradition that judges of the supreme bench
and other men of high station are fond of reading de-
tective stories of the old-fashioned thriller type. It is easy.
if this is the case, to imagine an eminent jurist having a most
Scene from "Sons of Satan" (Red Feather).
enjoyable time while watching this five-reel production en-
titled "Sons of Satin." It was produced by George Leone
Tucker from a story by Wm. Le Queux, and Is enacted by a
company of English players, including Gerald Ames, Blanche
Bryan and others.
No pains have been spared to keep the observer In a con-
stant state of excitement of an enjoyable sort. All of the old
tricks are employed — false walls, secret panels, jewels, murder,
frame-up, arrest of innocent girl, clash between rival detec-
tives, two bound in house, fire, hero comes! It is all in this
offering, sooner or later, and there is no slackening of Interest
from the commencement to the close. All manner of disguises
are worn during the course of the story.
The narrative begins by picturing the career of a small boy,
who yields to wrong impulses early in life. He grows up and
becomes a master criminal who poses as a detective in order
to carry on his work. He conducts the business of crimlnalits'
on a big scale, having a large band of ofBce assistants and
strong-arm men.
The theft of the Littleborough jewels leads to the undoing
of this individual and his followers. The attending story is
complicated and well-handled. The hero and a detective
named Fenton bring the clues together and round up the gang.
The abduction of the girl, while the criminals posed as a mov-
ing picture company, made a good feature.
While some of the devices employed are theatrical In the
extreme, the story at the same time manages to maintain a
convincing quality that saves it from the taint of burlesque.
The presentation is faulty at times, some of the scenes being
short and the photography being slightly uneven. ' But as a
whole it makes a successful production of its type.
'His White
Biographs Ready for Issue
"Pique" in Three Reels, is Taken from Play,
Lie," a Two-Part Drama.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
WHILE there is nothing startling about this three-part
adaptation of Augustln Daly's play, "Pique," the picture
has enough good points to warrant its recommendation
as an acceptable offering. In matters of production, perfect
photography and artistic settings, the film is practically flaw-
less, and the story will pass as a very fair romance of the
type to he expected from one of Daly's plays. Particular note
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Scene from "Pique" (Biograph).
should be made of the excellent scenes made aboard a man-o-
war, and the few bits of action photographed in a navy yard
give the picture some of Its more realistic touches. Now that
audiences are so actively interested In the American navy it
might have been wise to Include more glimpses of life aboard
a battleship.
But probably Director Lawrence Marston, whose first con-
cern was a clear presentation of the story, made the most of
the opportunities offered by the scenario, and the fact that
the hero was a lieutenant in the navy. William Russell ap-
pears quite at his best in uniform and altogether gives a
manly, effective performance of Arthur Standish. who finds
that the girl he loves has married him out of pique. Franklin
Ritchie plays Lessing, the fortune-hunting trouble-maker, who
weds Mabel's pretty stepmother because of her large bank
account, and then it is that the disappointed girl accepts
Standish, Intending, however, to avoid the obligations of a
wife. Love for her husband is not kindled until after the birth
of a child.
In the role of the discontented wife, Gretchen Hartman Is
called upon for acting in dissimilar moods, first in a display
of coldness, and later in the Indication of strong emotion and
grief over the loss of her child, kidnapped by the hirelings
of Lessing. Miss Hartman acquits herself extremely well, as
does Mr. Ritchie in the character of Lessing. Others who con-
tribute materially to the picture are Isabel Rea and Jack
Drumeir.
In "His White Lie." a two-part drama, we find a plausible
treatment of a familiar plot showing how a self-sacrificing
man assumes guilt for a crime he did not commit and after-
wards, under a different name, rises to a position of importance,
only to have his reputation threatened by a disclosure of the
past. This time he is a candidate for political office and his
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chances of election seem small, indeed, until a full confession
from the woman who committed tlie murder clears him of
suspicion.
Scene from "His White Lie" (Biograph).
As in other Biograph pictures, the production is excellent and
able performances are given by Claire McDowell, Charles
Mailes, Gretchen Hartman and Charles Perley.
Three Kalem One-Reel Releases
"Ham the Diver," "The Night Watch," and "Earning His
Salt," a Trio of Excellent Photoplays.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
"Ham the Diver."
THERE may not be anything new under the sun, but If a
man gets Inside of a diving suit and starts to explore the
waters under the earth, he will, undoubtedly, have a novel
experience. He may even find a plot for a screen drama. Ham
does not discover one, in the present case, but the scene of
one of the episodes In "Ham the Diver" is laid at the bottom
of the ocean, and the big comedian learns that a firm friend-
ship Is as a rope of sand when a pretty girl Is pitted against It.
and that even Bud. forgets the call of duty once he spies Ethel
on the stringpiece of a dock and catches sight of her smiling
face and the clocks on her silken hose. There is capital fooling
all through this one-reel farce. With Ham inside the diving
suit, and Bud at the alrpump and a pretty girl winking at him,
at least one of the two male beings is bound to get into trouble.
Bud deserts his post, but Ham arises from the "vasty deep"
and goes in search of him, clad in his submarine walking suit.
Scene from "Ham the Diver" (Kalem).
and creates a sensation at every step. Ham and Bud are
credited with the authorship of the scenario. Coma again,
gentlemen!
"The Night Watch."
Howard Irving Young has written a tense one-reel drama
that is without a single foot of unnecessary material. "The
Night Watch" tells of a physician who is doing everything his
skill can suggest to save the life of a patient, when he learns
that the young man has caused his daughter's downfall. His
struggle between his professional duty and his desire to avenge
his child forms a powerful motive, and the author has handled
the theme with a keen eye to dramatic effect. The climax Is
brought about skillfully, and the acting of the cast is earnest
and competent. Robert Ellis, "who produced the picture, plays
Dr. Crawford. He does not realize the character physically, but
acts It with feeling and understanding. Dallas Tyler Is espe-
cially capable as the girl, and Richard Purdon and Arthur Al-
bertson could not be improved upon in their respective roles.
"Earning His Salt."
One of the important features of this one-reel comedy is
Ethel Teare's wardrobe. It may not boast the label of a foreign
modiste, but It is a collection of nifty frocks, for all that.
Ethel impersonates a daughter of wealth and wears her hair
done up high. She is the sweetheart of a young chap with
more money than brains, who tries to prove that he can earn
liis salt by running his auto for hire. Ethel proceeds to make
Scene from "Earning His Salt" (Kalem).
his life miserable and is aided by
La Salle. Jack MacDer%iott is
Comedy and cast O. K.
Victor Rottman and Louise
the gentleman chauffeur.
"Undine"
Bluebird Five-Pcirt Subject, an Adaptation of Fouque's Fairy
Tale, Contains Many Scenes of Beauty.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
BLUEBIRD Photoplays released on February 7 "Undine,"
a five-part adaptation by Walter Woods of the fairy tale
of Fouque. Henry Otto is the producer. For the greater
part of the exteriors of the tale Mr. Otto has traveled to one
of the Santa Barbara group of islands, which lie twenty-flve
miles off the coast of California. The location is ideal. The
shore line of the island is marked by volcanic cliffs. In places
the waves have pounded out deep caves which In the picture
are used to full advantage, forming the backgrounds for
scenes that in the entirety are rarely picturesque. The story
is of the sea and forest, with its nymphs and mortals.
Being a story of the sea and of nymphs Mr. Otto has been
Scene from "Undine" (Bluebird).
bold enough to make his character approximate the concep-
tion of the average mind as to what constitutes a nymph — as
that average mind Is taught by artists and writers to plcure
It. While it Is true these denizens of the deep are not clothed
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subject chiltlren
in o\'eiiills it cannot be said "Undine"
sliould nut see. For children will be delishted with it. It
will appeal to them as a vizualization of many pages out of
their own books. As to the reception of the picture by adults
it,, can be said it is purely a matter of mind. Or if you like
you may shift about the phraseology of the last half-dozen
words. The vital fact is the picture is a thing of beauty.
The story is told in narrative form. A man reads to hig
little daughter the tale of Undine. Five or six times the story
dissolves back to the pair. In the course of the unfolding- of
the tale the father and child as "well as the mother are seen
as characters. The illusion would have been materially en-
hanced had the story been told straight away, without the
shifting back and foi'th. The appeal of the subject is to the
eye rather than in its dramatic quality.
The acting is adequate. The role of Undine is intrusted to
Ida Schnall, a swimmer of real ability who also portrays her
part skillfully. Associated with Miss Schnall in the aquatic
scenes — and there are many of them — are a score of girls who
in the grottoes dance as gracefully as in the ocean they dis-
port with pep. The photography is unusual. While most of it is
in black and white, the exceptions are marks of laboratory
judgment. Especially true is this statement of the coloring in
the sunset call. It is the sunset.
the picture at a firm tension, and the author has worked out
his theme along fairly original lines. L. C. Shumway, Ronald
Two Lubin Releases
"The Last Shot," a Two-Reel Melodrama, by George W.
Terwilliger, and "The Diamond Thieves," a One-Reel
"Crook" Play, by Frank D. Genest.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
"The Last Shot."
THE main motive of this two-reel photoplay, and the one
from which the picture derives its title, is romantic
enough to have been taken from the pages of the elder
Dumas. Two men. wiio are in love with the same woman,
fight a duel. One of the combatants is an expert pistol shot.
His adversary flres first and wounds him. The expert re-
serves his Are and gets his opponent to sign a paper agreeing
to let the other take his shot when and where he pleases.
Waiting until the doomed man is happily married and the
father of two children, the revengeful rival calls upon him
and demands the fulfilment of his pledge. The man, an officer
in the United States Navy, does not falter. The sight of the
lieutenant's wife and her two children changes the expert's
purpose, however, and he flres in the air. The other situations
in the drama include a murder outside of a disreputable road
house, and the heroine a witness, to the crime. George W.
Terwilliger. who wrote and directed the picture, has woven
the threads of his story together with due regard for plausa-
bility, and constructed an interesting, if not thoroughly con-
vincing, photoplay. Happily, the duello has been relegated to
the limbo of discarded things in company with a false code
of honor and the motion that a gentleman proved his right to
the title b^' drinking his neighbor under the table. We may
still be "sudden and quick in quai'rel." but we use the weapons
nature gave us and do not aspire to drill holes in each other
with lead bullets. For proof, kindly recall that little affair
in \^'ashington the other day between an ex-Secretary of the
Navy and another prominent citizen.
The most artistic perfoi'mance of the cast is that of Wm. H.
Turner in the character of an Italian. The part is not a long
one, but Jlr. Turner brings it well to the fore. Arthur Mat-
Scene from "The Last Shot" (Lubin).
thews. Earl Metcalfe. Ormi Hawley and Eleanor Barry are
also members of an evenly balanced cast.
"The Diamond Thieves."
Ingenuity of plot is the most commendable feature of this
one-reel "crook" drama, written by Frank D. Genest and pro-
duced by Wllbert Melville. The efforts of Jim Cloves and his
daughter Doris, two expert jewel thieves, to obtain posses-
sions of a number of valuable diamonds, keep the interest of
Scene from "The Diamond Thieves" (Lubin).
Bradbury, Francelia Billington,* George Kouth, Helen Wolcott
and A'delaide Bronti fill the different roles in a highly suc-
' cessful manner.
"The Final Curtain"
A Photodrama in Five Parts by George Kleine That Should
Rank With "Stop Thief" in Popularity; the Big
Favorites, Arthur Hoops and Alma Hanlon. in
the Leading Roles, With Strong Support.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade.
CHANNING POLLOCK has given us a ripping, good photo-
drama in "The Final Curtain." It has a well-knit story
that lends itself admirably to the screen: strong dra-
matic interest that ends most happily, and a sprinkling of rich
farce-comedy that forces laughter of the good old type that
aids digestion.
One feels at home with all the characters, for they are men
and women of our own day and country, and we know their
types so W'ell and are so familiar with what may be expected
from them that we sympathize with tliem, laugh at them or
cuss them in the most unrestrained manner as their varying
moods and actions stir us. Some of us may not be at all familiar
with such scenes as take place at the dinner table in Mrs.
Keene's theatrical boarding house, in New York, but that
rather heightens the fervor of one's mirth, for I consider them
among the most novel and most spontaneous laugh-makers
of a perfectly clean type, that I have yet seen on the screen.
Little Ruth Darrett (Alma Hanlon) is a type that appeals to
us from the \erj^ first view we get of her, which is in a small
country town theater where she is playing the lead with a
ham-fat opposite, when she attracts the attention of a Broad-
way star, Herbert Lyle (Herbert Hayes), who chances to be
among the audience. Lyle immediately wires his friend John
Banks (Frank Belcher), a Broadway manager, that he has
rnade a great find in Ruth, with the result that she is engaged
to play the lead in "Bluebird" on Broadway.
Ruth is duly installed in Mrs. Keene's theatrical boarding
house during the rehearsal of the "Bluebird" company, where
she meets the Marvelous Sylvesters (Crimmons and Gore), the
Tragedian (H. H. MacCollum). the Dancer (Joe Scott), and the
Juggler (Prince Sutton). The .^ntics in which these worthies
engage at the dinner table form a whole show, condensed, it is
true, for Ruth's benefit and to permit the performers the neces-
sgiry interludes to snatch and bolt some of Mrs. Keene's table
delicacies. The dexterity of the juggler as he juggles with
everything on the table, from soup to nuts, not forgetting
plates and other utensils — will be a rich treat to every one that
sees it. A great guffaw of Laughter is certain to greet the sup-
posed accidental breaking of a plate on the lofty dome of the
tragedian, whose superior attitude at the frivolity of it all re-
ceives a splintering shock.
With this brief introduction Ruth Darrell is brought to the
opening performance of "Bluebird," which places her at once
among the ranks of the most favored stars on Broadway. And
with this pronounced success begins the absorbing story of
her courtship and marriage, the temporary separation from her
husband, John Lord (Arthur Hoops), her successful interven-
tion in his business interests that saved him from ruin, and
their happj' reunion.
Through all these changes Miss Hanlon's Ruth Darrell never
fails to rally the spectator to her support. Even in the scenes
between Ruth and her husband, where the whims of the girl
distract and disturb the developed mind and staid purpose of
the man of the world, there are delicate little shadings of
character that reveal a heart loyal and true, little shy out-
bursts of womanliness (and some that are very determined
indeed) that demand from the husband what the wife's love
depends upon — attentions and still more attentions. To me
this is Miss Hanlon's best essay before the camera. She ap-
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pears utterly unconscious of the fact that her every lonk and
gesture is being registered to the lite; and that she appears so
easy and life-like in the part results from an absorbtion of the
character that makes her forget the catnera.
Mr. Hoops lias already proved himself a iihotodramatic actor
of fine abilitj- and versatility, but I must confess a preference
for his fiinished impers mation of John l^ord. The strong viril-
ity of the impersonation of tiiis self-reliant >'oung business
man among big business men cannot fail to command the at-
tention and respect of every spectator. That John Lord car-
ries the same sturdy manliness to the defense of his wife —
Scene from "The Final Curtain" (Kleine).
as shown in the dressing room scene in the theater, where
Herbert Lyle. tlie leading man. is talcing unmanly advantage
of Ruth l>arrell — was only to be e.xpected. This is a terrific
scene in its intensity and swift punishment. But the tender
scenes between Ruth and her husband are none the less tender
because of it. The bravest are ever the most tender, though in
passion they may overshoot the mark.
John Banks, the Broadway manager, is ably impersonated
by Frank Belcher, and Herbert Hayes sustains the part ol
Herbert Lyle most creditably. The remaining members of the
cast are in worthy keeping.
The release date was Feb. 2. throught (^leorgt- Kleine's offices.
Vitagraph Drama and Romance
"The Writing on the Wall" Is Finely Acted — Maurice
Costello Does Good Work in "The Crown
Prince's Double."
Reviewed by Ijynde Uenig.
"The Writing on the Wall."
THE title of this drama, admirably produced by Tefft
Johnson from a scenario by William J. Hurlburt. is ap-
propriate in more ways than one. An audience reads
"the writing on the wall" quite as clearly as do any of the
Scene from "The Writing on the Wall" (Vitagraph).
characters and is fully prepared for the denouement of the
story — the fire in the dangerous tenement where the children
of the slums are congregated, also the narrow escape of the
son of the man responsible for the tragedy. This much ap-
peared inevitable long before its occurrence, but It should not
be gathered that the picture loses Interest on that account.
There is no clumsy, premature revelation of the plot, in this
Instance, rather a deft handling of the story that gains in
strength because of the hints at what is to happen.
Far more than most productions. "The Writing on the
Wall" reveals the possibilities for powerful character deline-
ation when the roles are entrusted to suitable actors. It Is
not the introduction of unusual pt^nple or situations tliat gives
the picture distinction, but the really convincing handling of
material that might almost be termed old. For his central
character. Mr. Hurlburt uses a wealthy man, immoral in his
personal life and unmindful of his obligations to society, as
manifested in his refusal to reidace the useless fire escapes
on his tenement property. His wife is a woman of fine in-
stincts, devoted to their son and willing to forgive almost any-
thing rather than bear the humiliation of a public scandal.
Then there is the wife's brother, married to a woman, who in
earlier years had an affair with the unscrupulous Irving
Lawrence.
Bringing all of these people under the same roof the author
evolves an intimate tragedy of domestic life in which the
performances of Virginia Pearson as the wife and Joseph
Kilgour as Lawrence, the husband, stand out by reason of
their lifelikeness and emotional force. Naomi Childers and
Robert Gaillard are almost equally effective as the second
married couple, whereas the little boy is played by the ever
lovable Bobby Connelly. The production is brought to a
thrilling climax in the tenement house fire in which Law-
I ence meets death in the trap he left as a menace to others.
"The Crown Prince's Double."
The first reel of this five-part Vitagraph production indi-
cates a story laid in one of the mythical kingdoms of Europe,
so popular with writers of pfcturesque romance, but the scene
soon shifts to America where the crown prince is allowed to
work out his problems in democratic surroundings. There is
enough royalty in the first reel, however, to establish Maurice
Costello's right to a cream-colored, gold-trimmed uniform and
to account for his wearing a monocle, as becomes the son of
Scene from "The Crown Prince's Double" (Vitagraph).
the King of Ostrau. During his American experience he dis-
cards the uniform, but retains the monocle and with it the
bearing of princely dignity. Mr. Costello makes a very en-
gaging Prince Oscar and easily assumes the personality of a
humble American bookkeeper, who chances to be his physical
double.
If an exhibitor wants a wholesome, entertaining picture,
one entirely free from questionable sex disturbances and
likely to appeal most strongly to young women whose dreams
of ideal romance have not been dissipated, "The Crown
Prince's Double" is just the thing. Gilbert Patten wrote a
story for the story's sake and made an altogether palatable
mixture of love and adventure, the spirit of which is best
summed up in the concluding statement that "the love of a
true woman is more precious than a crown."
A revolution in Ostrau drives the king and the crown prince
into temporary exile, and Prince Oscar, visiting at the home of
a friend in America, is indiscreet enough to marry an Amer-
ican girl, although his royal father has planned an alliance
with the princess of a neighboring kingdom. When efforts are
made to return the prince to Europe, he has the good fortune
to meet a penniless clerk, his duplicate in appearance and
willing to obey instructions as long as expenses are paid. As
a result, the emissaries of King Gustave trail the wrong man
and cause complications in two love affairs. The plot Is so
diverting that one does not stop to question its plausibility.
Norma Talmadge is winsome as the sweetheart of the clerk,
who has wealth thrust upon him, and Anna Laughlln makes
a very likable person of the prince's wife. Other able per-
formances are given by Anders Randolph, Thomas Mills and
Howard Hall. Director Van Dyke Brooke took advantage of
opportunities for picturesque settings in the first reel and for
the rest supplied a production of even merit. Although Mr.
Costello played a dual role, scenes were so arranged that only
one double exposure was necessary.
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"When Love is King''
Romantic Photoplay in Which American Money Triumphs
Over European Royalty — Kleine-Edison Feature.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
FOUR parts romance, one part comedy, is a fair estimate
of this Edison production, introducing- a king- wliose blood
is red as well as blue. During four reels the picture is
romantic drama, of the kind made possible by the fiction
■writer's own geography, showing how Europe is divided into a
great number of small kingdoms, always open for revolutions
and royal alliances. We expect costly trappings, sentiment
and adventure in a photoplay called "When Love Is King"
and presenting Felix. King of Wallonia, but there is no reason
to anticipate such a humorous glorification of Yankee aggres-
siveness, at the expense of aristocratic snobbery, as enlivens
the concluding reel.
The story is such a frank exaggeration, at times almost on a
par with a musical comedy plot, that criticism on the score of
probability is disarmed. To say that things don't happen that
-way would be quite as much beside the point as to question
the existence of the kingdoms of Wallonia and Trebizond.
Moreover, there is a suggestion of American methods in the
deeds attributed to J. P. Morton, the wealthiest man in the
United States.
This multi-millionaire, who, to meet particularly large ex-
penditures, merely raises the price of oil, gets. what he wants
with unfaltering directness. It happens that his daughter falls
in love -w-ith a king and that the king is not free to marry her
tecause state policies require his alliance with a neighboring
princess. Morton has never heard of either of the kingdoms
tiefore. but, having located them, his course is simple. He buys
the kingdom which stands in the way of his daughter's happi-
ness and, having given the deposed ruler a check for five mil-
lion dollars, sends him to Paris or Monte Carlo. An audience
trayal, however, lies in what is commonly known as "atmos-
phere." We are taken out of the life we are living and trans-
ported, as on a magic rug. to other lands and other times, and
then our intelligence is- assumed — we are not carefully in-
formed that Cupid is the God of Love, as is done in another
release shown at the same time. From the beginning of his
career in motion-picture production Thanhouser has assumed
the intelligence of Americans, and he has won out on those
lines. Any example that aims below that intelligence does not
on that account satisfy the mentally weak, while it only dis-
p
Scene from "Silas Marner" (Thanhouser).
gusts millions of refinement and education, including the young
generation, brightest of any America has ever known. The
■Thanhouser company is to be congratulated on this successful
adaptation.
Scene from "When Love Is King" (Kleine-Edison).
"Hell's Hinges"
Five-Reel Triangle Kay-Bee, Featuring William S. Hart, on
Triangle Program.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
GOOD enough actor not to require a perpetual repetition
of the Western Bad Man. desperado, outla-w or tough,
reformed through the sweet and humanizing influence
<jf a pure-minded girl from w-hat is vaguely known as the
East, William S. Hart should try himself out in some other
role. or. at least, in some more decided variation of story in
which he quite regularly appears. Then, too, he might well
be a little more human and less heroic with no loss of sym-
pathy in the average audience. The old fashioned theatrical
hero fails to win "with a large percentage of the modern a.udi-
ence. Hart is a fine type and capable of picturing imperfect
man as he really is and long has been, a composite being.
"the riddle of the world."
"Hell's Kitchen " could not be a failure, coming from the
versatile Gardner Sullivan and resourceful Tom Ince. Bril-
may find a satirical quality in these scenes, or accept them as
the inevitable triumph of downright Americanism.
Preceding reels offer an acceptable narrative of a king's
adventures, when, traveling incognito in the United States, he
-falls in love with an heiress. He is trailed by men engaged to
■kill him. hence an opportunity for moments of physical excite-
ment with which to vary the sentimental passages. Richard
Tucker, in appearance, carriage and manner is just about the
most kingly actor that we recall, and his authoritative acting
gives genuine individuality to the character. Carrol Mc-
Comas brings spontaniety and grace to her interpretation of
Marcia. whereas Morton is made entirely lifelike by Bigelow
Cooper. The important role of Baron Tarnow, the king's
jrompanion, is exceedingly well presented by Harold Meltzer.
"Silas Marner"
.Seven-Reel Thanhouser, Adapted from George Eliot's Novel
— Released Through Mutual Program.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
ARTISTRY of treatment, sense of -what is both appropriate
and attractive to the eye, is fast becoming a Thanhouser
characteristic, a general quality to be highly appreciated,
especially in view of the tact that the regulation old studio
director, the kind that drifts from one studio to another, usually
lacks both imagination and good taste. Besides its charm for
the eye, "Silas Marner" shows consistent and careful work in
the scenario. Because of its many lapses of time, the story is
not an easy one to tell on the screen, and it presents many
other difficulties of contsruction, those of an involved plot,
but the author of the screen version has done his work with
rare skill, and a very Interesting story is the result.
The greatest pleasure one experiences in watching this por-
Scene from "Hell's Hinges" (Kay-Bee).
liant in subtitle, strong in treatment, with occasional notes of
true pathos, the marks of creative ability and sure craftsman-
ship are there, but more of the material is outworn — the genius
of author and director barely save it — and the fire scenes,
elaborate as they are, finally cause interest to flag from too
much repetition. The cast is without flaw. Every one of
the principals: Clara Williams. Louise Glaum, Jack Standing
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and Alfred Hollingsworth, utilizing every atom of opportunity
given them to the utmost. Ince wins through selective ability.
He gets the plays, the best that is in them and the right
actors for their clear and effective interpretation. He is at his
best when holding closf to revelations of the human mind
and heart.
"The Strange Case of Mary Page"
"The Trial," "The Web" and "The Mark," Three Episodes
of the Essanay Serial Which Bring New Factors into
the Story and Keep the Interest at the Fever Point.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
"The Trial."
TO RBCALi,, even in tlie most casual manner, the first tour
episodes of "The Strange Case of Mary Page" is to be
impressed with the fact that the author has realized the
importance of keeping undiminished the interest of the story.
By every device known to the skilled dramatist, he has main-
tained his hold upon the attention of the spectator, without
sacrificing the natural order of events or giving a false dra-
matic value to any of the scenes or incidents. If it will be
possible to write of the remaining episodes of the serial in the
same terms of praise, the scenarioist of the Essanay sei'ial wmU
have established an unique record for photoplays of this class.
The second episode of "The Strange Case of Mary Page" is
given over mainly to scenes at the accused girl's trial. The
events brought out by the testimony are those which took
place on the evening of the murder, the scenes being acted out
so as to recall vividlj' the damaging nature of the evidence
against the actress. As Mary's lawyer, the manner in which
Langdon conducts her defense shows that the man is putting
forth every effort that his keen brain and his love for the girl
can suggest. In this installment no hint is given as to how
Mary escaped from the room after the murder. The leading
man of her company, and also her maid, are put on the stand,
and the testimony obtained from them by the prosecution
goes far to establish the fact that the crime was the result of
premeditation.
The excellent judgment shown by the director in his choice
of groupings and the use of "close-ups" during the trial de-
serves a word of praise. Courtroom scenes are among the
most difficult problems a director is called upon to solve.
"The Web."
The third episode of "The Strange Case of Mary Page" con-
tains an inkling of how the actress got away before the offi-
cers could arrest her, on the night of the murder. Most of
the action is devoted to the trial, and the fact is brought out
through the testimony of a reporter that the girl, still attired
in the costly evening gown of the night before, had passed
the night in a police station, her dazed condition being mis-
taken for drunkenness. Mary is unable to recall anything that
Scene from "The Strange Case of Mary Page" Episode 3
(Essanay).
happened during her wanderings, and the reporter takes her to
Langdon, who has her give herself up to the authorities.
"The Mark."
The mass of eridence submitted at the trial during the
fourth episode of the story is along new channels and of great
interest. The motire for Mary's hatred of the murdered man is
shown. Her father, after forging David Pollock's name to a
check, promises to use his infiuence with Mary in Pollock's be-
half if he (Pollock) will not prosecute him. In order to save
her father from prison, Mary consents to dismiss Langdon
and accept Pollock.
.\nother important fact is brought out. Mr. Page is abdicted
to liquor, and while under its influence, goes into paroxysms
of rage. Just before Mary's birth, he returned home one night,
maddened with drink, and began to abuse his wife. When the
child was born the print of a hand showed on her left shoulder,
and, in after life, slie was subject to violent outbursts of tem-
per. Another impoitant point: Mr. Page assaulted his wife
shortly before the murder, and Mary fiew to her rescue. As her
father seized her by the left slioulder she became dazed, acting
in the same manner as when found by the reporter at the
police station. It is also shown in this episode that she was
Scene from "The Strange Case of Mary Page"
(Essanay),
Episode 4
iiverlit-ard declaring to I'ullock tiiat slie could kill him! With
such highly spiced food for reflection, the spectator's interest
in Mary's fate becomes stronger than ever.
The acting if Edna Mayo, Henry B. Walthall, Sydney Ains-
worth, Harry Dunkinson, Thomas Cummerford and their asso-
ciates, and the work of Director J. Charles Hayden are sus-
tained at the same high level that marked their efforts in the
opening episode.
.A. touch of nature, which will appeal to all feminine be-
holders, occurs during the trial. A lady in the front row of
spectators calmly opens her vanity box, takes out a powder
jiuff and puts it to its proper use. If the ruling passion be
strong in death, will not the parting injunction of the present
clay slaves of the puff soon run after this fashion: "Give my
tango pumps to sister Sarah and be sure, when you lay me out,
not to forget to powder m.v nose!"
Stuart Paton Returns.
Stuart Paton, director of the Universal Film Manufacturing
Company, has just returned from Washington, D. C. where he
has been taking pictures with his Florence Lawrence Company.
"The Elusive Isabel" is the title of this first Florence Lawrence
production.
"The House That Jack Built"
A Three-Reel Photoplay, Produced by the New 'York Central
Lines as an Object Lesson in Their "Safety
First" Campaign.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
THAT a great railroad system like the New 'Vork Central,
with its vast experience and resources, would be able to
produce a superior quality of railroad wreck, was a fore-
gone conclusion. The smash-up shown in "The House That
Jack Built," the three-reel moving picture drama written by
Marcus A. Dow, the General Safety Agent of the road, goes far
beyond anticipation and sends a real thrill through the be-
holders as the two trains meet and the wreckage Is sent
flying in every direction. This is the most dramatic episode
of the photoplay, which is intended as an interesting object
lesson and a means of education to the general public and to
the employes of the road, in connection with the Central's
safety campaigns.
The first picture used in this way was "Steve Hills .\waken-
ing." An old dining car was fitted up as a traveling theater
and the picture was shown from one end of the line to the
other. The same method has been pursued with "The House
That Jack Built," and the working forces of the company
have been given a well acted, technically correct railroad
drama which tells a good "heart" story and illustrates by
forceful examples the many dangers that railroad employes
needlessly subject themselves to by not obeying the common-
sense slogan. Safety First.
Mr. Dow has made a brakeman, Jack Foster, the hero of the
story. Foster is happily married and the father of two chil-
dren, but his lack of caution while following his dangerou*
calling is a constant source of worry to his wife and also to-
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February 19, 1916
his close (riend Jim Stevens, a conductor. The risks that Jack
is continually running are pointed out to him by Stevens, and
pictured in detail on the screen. Scenes are introduced show-
ing what leads up to the wreck, how tiie brakeman lost his leg,
another man an eye. and how a third man was knocked from
the roof of a box car when making a coupling. The lessons
work the desired effect upon Jack, and he becomes a model of
caution and efficiency.
The picture is a creditable example of the art of the screen,
and was produced by Charles E. Davenport. Al Thomas, George
Scene from "The House That Jack Built."
Henrj' and Iva Shepard ha\e the leading roles and all the
characters are played by proftssional actors. Playing before
^spectators made up largely of experts, the fact that the cast
has invariabl.\- earned their respect speaks volumes for the
a.bilit.\' of its members.
Biograph Comedy Reissues
Mack Sennett, Fred Mace, Mabel Normand and Charles
Murray Figure in Produccions Made Several Years Ago.
Reviewed by i...\'nde Oenig.
FOUR oi- five years ago the Biograph Company liad more
than its share of photoplay comedians. At that time the
names of Mack Sennett. Mabel Xnrmand and Fred Mace,
among others, were .just beginning to mean something to
the public. Mr. Sennett was directing, not quite in his Key-
stonian manner, to be sure; but always with a sure sense of
comed>- values, and the pictures he made are as good today as
they weiv at the time of pi'odui tioii. The>' ai-e in many moods,
from mild liumor to out-and-out burlesque, and. judging from
the batch selected tor redistribution, and shown for review,
they are well worth reviving.
Having several hundred subjects from which to choose, it
was possible to exclude all save the strongest of the comedies.
In makiiie the selection, ttie lUograph officials were dealing
Scene from "An Interrupted Elopement" (Biograph).
■witli known quantities, for the popular appeal of the pictures
chosen had been proven during earlier runs. And apart from
intrinsic merit, there is reason to expect an additionall.v keen
interest in these productions, owing to the vogue of Mr. Sen-
nett and several of his players. .-Vn exhibitor advertising a
Sennett picture with Mabel Xormand and Fred Mace in the
cast, or perhaps Ford Sterling and Charles Murray, is bound
to attract attention.
Short, snappy comedies were in favor when these productions
were made, consequently most of the reels contain two sub-
jects. In bracketing the pictures the policy was to combine a
light comedy, in which story and characteiization predominate,
with a rapid farce, or burlesque. "The Fickle Spaniard," acted
with fine spirit by Miss Xormand and Mr. Mace, has as a
companion piece "Because of a Hat," featuring Mr. Murray in
a prolonged fight, starting in a theater and terminating in a
boxing club, where the combatants give a ludicrous exhibition
of pugilistic prowess unrestrained by rules.
Mr. Murray again predominates in "A Ten-Karat Hero,"
issued with "Their First Divorce Case," a cleverly devised story
presenting Messrs. Sennett and Mace as burlesque detectives,
unsuccessful disciples of Sherlock Holmes. A story more subtle
in its suggestion and Frenchy in tone is "An Evening with
Wilder Spender." This picture occupies a full reel and de-
serves every foot of it. Miss Normand and Mr. Sterling are the
particular attraction in "An Interrupted Elopement." Mr. Mur-
ray is thoroughly amusing in "Skelly's Skeleton," whereas in
"The Speed Demon," made during automobile races at Santa
Monica, Mr. Mace gets plenty of fun out of a ridiculous car
driven by hand power. In this picture we see Jack Pickford as
a small boy. Considering the shortage of good comedies, new
prints of these worth-while negatives sliould be welcome.
"Seeing America"
The Greatest Miracle of Motion Picture Photography — The
Author Is Edward S. Curtis, Famous for His Films
of Indian Life and Lore.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
IT IS not in the power of words — it certainly is not in my
power — to describe the glories and beauties of these pictures
according to their deserts. They are nothing less than a
revelation in motion picture photography when applied to the
artistic depiction of marvelous natural scenery. The maker
of the pictures, Edward S. Curtis, is, of course, no stranger in
the motion picture field. His picture "In the Land of the Head-
Hunters" and his screening of Indian lore and Indian life have
Gateway to Yosemite (Curtis).
won for him the grateful admiration of all friends of screen
art and screen beauty.
In these pictures he has applied his unequaletj skill to new
topics. He has transferred to the screen the living, breathing,
eternal beautj- of Yellowstone Park and of the Valley of the
Yosemite. He has thus widened the appeal of his pictures
and has brought the miracles of Nature to the eyes of the
whole world. Forget, if you please, any previous effort
to film these silent sermons of the Almighty. There can be
no comparison. You, dear reader, will understand what I mean
when I tell you that in photographing the glories of America's
wonderland not a jot of the original has been lost. Indeed,
I venture to say that something has been added. So happy
have been Mr. Curtis' selections, so skilful has been his work
that we see what is most wonderful and most entrancing por-
trayed in a manner which suggests that the maker has been
"thinking the thoughts of the Creator after Him."
Mr. Curtis is the master of light and shade. I must com-
pare his eye to the lens which the Creator puts in the eye of
the artist and the poet. He seizes the beauty of a scene and
then makes you see it. A small Init highly critical audience
sat through the running of the two thousand feet of film and
they were quickly cliarmed into the profound silence of admira-
tion. Now and then a half broken exclamation of wonder and
delight would make itself heard.
How can I tell of the marvels that I saw? There were the
immortal trees, among them standing forth the "Grizzly
Giant"; there were the cliffs and canyons; there were the
scenes of bewitching beauty caught in the majestic solitude
of the forest; there were the glorious rocks, which have
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Stirred the fancy of the Indians and the early explorers and
upon wihch old leg-ends have bestowed such picturesque names
as "El Capitan" and "The Three FroKs"; there are unforget-
able sunsets; there are exquisite and priceless pictures of
cloud and sky and of the animals that now roam the grand
solitudes under the protecting hand of Uncle Sam; and there
are the waterfalls, the cascades with their pearly showers and
the mighty geysers and strange craters. The way the water-
falls, cascades and geysers have been made to live on the
screen is a miracle of photography. Whether we look at the
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Herd of Buffalo in Yosemite National Park (Curtis).
sparkle in the geyser's ci'ater, with every drop bewitchingly
beautiful in its crystal roundness, whether we look at the gush-
ing of the imui-cratei'. suggesting the vivid pic-ture of Dante's
"gente fangosi." whether we look at the young pelicans,
withdrawing in babyish bashfulness and distrust from the
presence of the camera and its alarming click, whether we
watch the noble herd of buffalo fording the stream with the
playful calves flanking the line of guard, whether we gaze upon
the volumes and columns of steam that come spouting, hiss-
ing and trembling from the troubled bosom of the earth —
we meet the same art. the same skill, the same inspiration,
which makes all past performances look puny and awkward.
It is the water, which in its various shapes and motions gives
the author a rare opportunity for the display of his art. Now
we see the water churned into a thick white mass like butter-
milk driven by invisible forces, next we see it hanging like
huge curtains of spray upon the steep and pendant i-ocks,
and again we see it like floods of liquid silver suggesting to
the simple poetic mind of the Indian the apt name of ".Silver
Apron."
One picture of undreamed beauty follows another in be-
wildering succession and everj- scene is a climax. Who can
paint the flight of the birds? Imagine hundreds of prettily
marked and graceful birds now soaring in swift fligiit and
now poised and resting in the air; imagine these wild yet
dainty creatures sailing through clouds, shot through with
the beams of the sinking sun: imagine the quickly alternating
contrasts of light and shade and you have what'.' Hut a
very faint idea of the surpassing beauty of the original. Of
all the beautiful things I have seen — including the mass of
heavenly color in the Duonio at Milan and the serene, sublime
over-powering beauty of Capri — none was more inspiring than
the painted flight of these birds at sunset.
There is a place in the Valley of the Yosemite called Inspira-
tion Point. It is well named. A mind as keenly sensitive to
the lines of beauty as that of the author must have drunk
deeply of the precious font. Here his art was justly spurred
on to its greatest efforts. Verdi walked past a plain black-
smith shop: transmuted by the alchemy of genius the strokes
of the hammers were fashioned into the most popular of
melodies. Wagner was caught by the winds that sweep the
Swedish fjords and he translated the music of the storms into
articulated music. The maker of these films wandered through
America's wonderland and has enriched the world's posses-
sions by the sweetest symphony in Alms.
Mr. Curtis calls these pictures "Seeing America." He has just
touched the edges of his great subjects. He is entitled to the
thanks of every exhibitor and to the lasting gratitude of the
American public.
"Madame La Presidente"
Anna Held in Amusing French Farce Written by Maurice
Hennequin and Pierre Veber — Produced by Oliver
Morosco Photoplay Co.
Reviewed liy Hanford C. Judson.
AFTER a model plainly cut out by a pair of sharp French
scissors "Madame La Presidente," a five reel farce of-
fered by the Paramount people and produced by Oliver
Morosco Photoplay, can safely be called a diverting picture.
Especially toward the end, when the situations become more
broadly farcical, it will bring laughter from any audience.
The story develops slowly giving play to the kind of humor
that appeals to the intelligent and experienced rather than
to the simple minded and leads to a climax in which the
human embarrassment will be open to the appreciation of
the one equally with the other. It is not exactly the kind of
a farce that makes American audiences roar with laughter:
but it will easily make one forget the time and leave in him
the feeling that he has been entertained. Most people, I
believe, will be glad to see it and will say that they got their
money's worth from it.
Anna Held comes into the picture- as an actress en tour and
in a smaller French city. The wife of the chief magistrate
of tlie place has gone to Paris to ask the Minister of Justice
to advance her husband who, and this is continually harped
on. is a man of .scrupulous mural integrit,\'. But the minister,
p.issing through, has stopped ol'f to visit the chef magistrate.
The three subordinate magistrates have got their names in
print as being uproarious in a cabaret while entertaining the
actress. The chief berates the throe and then orders the
police to put her out of the hotel. She comes to demand that
the chief find a place for her and the three conspire to have
her secreted in the room of the chief's wife, "The Minister
comes and to save his reputation, the chief says that she is
his wife. There are bits of amusing business strung through
these scenes that get over sufficientl.\'. The Minister is quite
taken with the charming wife of the cit.v's chief magistrate
who promises to visit him in Paris. What ha-ppens when both
the real and the supposed wife reacli the office of the Minister
of Justice and the husband too gets there is certainly amusing.
The picture has a well chosen cast and as a production is very
praiseworthy.
MATTERS IN THE COURTS.
Judge Julius M. Mayer of the Tnited States District Court
dismissed the suit in equity filed by Richard Watson Tully
against the Triangle Film Corporation and others for alleged
infringement of the play. ".\ Bird of Paradise."
Justice Neuberger of the Supreme Court of New York has
denied a petition for an injunction against the American Cor-
respondent Film Company to prevent it from exhibiting "The
Warring Millions."
The Cort Film Corporation has commenced a suit in the
Supreme (""ourt against Leo Rosengarten over the "Melting
Pot." The complaint alleges that the Cort Film Corporation
was to recei\'e ^;o per cent, of tlie net receipts of the exhibi-
tion of the picture for three yeftrs from June 10. 1!I15. and
that an improper statement was sent them: also, regarding
the agreement covering the New England territory it is al-
leged that a statement of recipts up to January 15. ISlC. has
been refused. The plaintiff demands an accounting and an
injunction preventing Rosengarten from showing the picture
on account of the alleged violation of contract.
The Amercian Bank Note Company has commenced an action
against the Universal Film Manufacturing Company in the
Supreme Court for $2,575, alleged to be due on a contract for
printing tickets to be delivered to the Robyn-Kander Movie
Ticket Corporation.
FLORENCE ROCKWELL IN NEXT PALLAS OFFER-
ING.
What is considered to be one of the best photoplays yet
produced by Pallas Pictures will be released on the Paramount
Program on February 17, when Florence Rockwell will make
her clebut under this trade-mark in "He Fell in Love with Hia
Wife," an adaptation from the novel of the same name by E, P.
Roe and dramatized on the stage by H. S, Sheldon.
In a sympathetic part that also demands more than ordinary
Scene from "He Fell in Love with His Wife" (Pallas-Para-
mount).
dramatic ability, Florence Rockwell is given unusual opportuni-
ties to assert herself as an artist, and one of the chief reasons
attributed to the high merit of this production is the success
with which she has portrayed her role. Supporting Miss Rock-
well is an exceptional cast, including the popular Forrest Stan-
ley, who appears at his best in this subject. Page Peters, Lydia
Yeamans Titus, Howard Davies and other artists.
This is the initial Pallas subject produced by William D.
Taylor, the well-known director of the West Coast.
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Comments on the Films
Exclusively by Our Own StaS.
General Film Company
^ T> USTBD HEARTS (Vim). Jan. 28.— "Babe" Hardy enacts the plump
Jj and beauteous maiden that fractures the hearts of Pokes and Jabs
in this one-reel farce. Bobby Burns and Walter Stull find a worthy
confrere in "Babe" and the trio hop friskly from one bit of funny busi-
ness to the other. Vim is the watchword for every one concerned in
the farce.
SBLIG-TRIBUXE, NO. 9, 191f> (Selig), Jan. 31.— Ice yachting on
Mystic Lake. Mass.. starts this number. Other items : Snowplow at
Mohawk, Cal. ; students drilling at Harvard ; bathing in snow, Truckee,
Cal. ; fatal accident, Buffalo, N. Y. ; Boosters Club, Portland, Ore. ;
Sioux Indian policeman, Washington, D. C. ; flood. Phoenix, Ariz. ; ship-
ping horses to Europe from Watertown. N. Y. ; searchlight near Paris,
France ; trench gun. Hazebroucx, France, U. S. troops, Corpus Christ i,
Tex.; Indian chief kills buffalo with bow and arrow (feature picture) ;
Boy Scouts, Washington, D. C.
JANHS BASHFUL HERO (Vitagraph), Jan. 31.— Edith Storey once
more demonstrates her versatility and her disregard for fine frocks by
appearing in this one-reel comedy as a simple village maiden whose
friends would never advise her to enter a beauty contest. Miss Storey
is capital and Donald MacBride is equally amusing as her bashful beau.
Billy Bletther and Edward Elkas are excellent in character parts. Paul
West is responsible for the scenario.
\y ARTFUL ARTISTS (Kalem). Feb. 1.— Ethel Teare, Bud Duncan. Jack
MacDermott and Gus Leonard keep the comedy ball rolling in this one-
reel photoplay. Bud. as usual, is the underdog of the plot, a scarcity
of coin causing him to sell his body for five dollars. When it comes to
delivering the goods, he rebels, and that which is death to him is fun
for the spectator. William Beaudine made the production.
DREAMY DUD LOST AT SEA (Essanay). Feb. 2.— Another "Wallace
A. Carlson cartoon comedy, the adventures of Dud & Wag in the good
ship "Wow"' are wonderful to behold. Mr. Carlson's skilfully drawn
pictures are full of humor and make an amusing half reel. The remain-
ing five hundred feet are devoted to scenes around Albuquerque, New
Mexico.
SELIG-TKlBrXE. XO. 10. llHO (Selig). Feb. 3.— Elephants at work
piling logs in India is the feature picture of this number. Other items:
The old battleship "Constitution" ; petition for an embargo on arms,
Washington ; Senator Keny-on of Iowa ; anti-aircraft guns, Sissons,
France ; Helen Hays (jleason decorated by the King of Belgium ; Eques-
trian Carnival. Washington; James Whitcomb Riley and Col. Henry
WattersoQ at Miami. Fla. ; horse, racing at Juarez, Mexico; President
Wilson in New York,
v^ A STICKY AFFAIR (Vim), Feb. 3.~"Babe" Hardy and Billy Ruge
impersonate a pair of comedy cops in this one-reel farce and make love
to the hired help of the inventor of a wonderful glue. The picture lives
up to its title, when a large quantity of the adhesive liquid is spilled
on the floor. The supply of "rough house" comedy does not run short
•during tlio reel.
THE LURKING PERIL (No. lo of the "Ventures of Marguerite"
Series) ( Kalem ) . Feb. 4. — Another instalment of the Howard Irving
Young contribution to the Marguerite series is contained in this one-
real drama. The Wolf and his accomplices keep up their endeavors to
secure the code book, and Zarth becomes the butler in Marguerite's
house. Blxcitement aplenty fills the reel. Marguerite Courtot, Richard
Purdon, Arthur Albertson, Robert Ellis, H. C. Hockey and Florence
Pendleton are in the cast.
THH WRONG MR. WRIGHT (Vitagraph), Feb. 4.— Fred H. James
has written a one-reel comedy of errors that contains a number of
ludicrous .situation-;, and the picture is played right merrily by Garry
McGarry, Charles Wellesley, Harry Fisher and Jewell Hunt. C. Jay
William? made the production.
THE BROKEN WIRE TNo. 65 of the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series) (Kalem), Feb. 5. — The stunt that Helen performs in this one-
reel drama Is novel to a pronounced degree and lands her in a heap on
a flat oar of a moving train. She also foils two thieves, during the
action of the picture, and keeps the interest on a keen edge from start
to finish. Franklin Hall. Robyn Adair and Clarence Burton are Miss
Gibson's associates in the cast.
/ THE HLBCTION BET (Lubin). Feb. ."..—Starting with a capital Idea.
Mark Swan's one-reel comedy Is quite the best thing that Billie Reeves
has appeared in for some time. The situation where Billie is forced to
roll a walnut along the street, makes excellent moving picture ma-
terial. He apparently enjoys himself hugely, and is aided by James
Cassaday, Arthur Mathews, Pete Lang and Carrie Reynolds.
THH DESERT CALLS ITS OWN (Selig), Feb. 5.— This one-reel
drama, written by W. E. Wing and produced by Tom Mix, has the
genuine western flavor. It deals with an outlaw, the sheriff who runs
him down, and a girl who is loved by both men. The story Is handled
iB a dramatic manner and the desert is used to bring about the climax.
Pat Chrisman, Sid Jordan, Victoria Forde and Ethylyn Chrisman con-
stitute a competent cast.
General Film Company Specials.
DIAMONDS ARE TRUMPS (Selig), Jan. 31.— The title of this three-
reel drama suggests a "crook" play, and such is the case. The author
has the thieves rob the sweetheart of a detective, which complicates
matters in a most interesting fashion. The young woman proves that
she is the right wife for a sleuth, by tracking the principal crook and
recovering her diamonds herself. The picture was produced by Wm.
Robert Daly and is well acted by Fritzi Brunette, Earle Foxe, Edward J.
Piel, Lillian Hayward, Frank Clark and Wm. Hutchinson.
THE CHAIN OF EVIDENCE (Biograph), Feb. 1. — With scenes pleas-
ing in their rural atmosphere and some good character drawing of vill-
age types, this two-part drama has more to offer than the usual picture
constructed a-round a plot presenting the danger of circumstantial evi-
dence. The parts are well carried by Jack Drumeir, Jack Mulhall, Vela
Smith and Claire Macdowell.
THE ROUGH. XECK (Essanay), Feb. 1.— This two-reel photoplay is
a well constructed story of a young fellow who lifts himself above the
sordid environment of his early life and makes a great sacrifice for the
woman he loves. Matters come out right at the final situation. Harry
Beaumont Alton Goodrich and Ernest Maupain have the leading roles.
Miss Goodrich is somewhat inexperienced but is pretty and earnest.
Messrs. Beaumont and Maupain act with their customary Gklll.
THE MOTH AND THE STAR (No. 11 of the "Stingaree" Series)
(Kalem), Feb. 2. — The instalment opens with "Stingaree" in jail, shows
his escape, his attending a concert at which Ethel sings, and closes
with him safely behind the bars again. Such a series of adventures re-
sults in plenty of action and gives True Boardman, Paul C. Hurst,
Marin Sais, Edward Clisbee, Thomas Langham, Frank Jonasson and
Oliie Kirkby excellent opportunities for acting. The picture Is in two
reels.
A MODERN PAUL (Lubin), Feb. 3.— The subject of this three-reel
drama is the application of Christ's teachings to daily life. The leading
character in Julian Louis Lamothe's work is an evangelist who goes
among the fallen and preaches to them and helps them In every possible
way. The evangelist is also a healer and gives a demonstration of his
power when the child of a dance hall woman is badly hurt. Several
Biblical tableaux are used to illustrate the story. The production re-
flects credit upon Melvin Mayo, but his make-up as the evangelist fails
to be impressive owing to a badly-fitting wig. The picture is very well
acted.
BILL PETERS' FIGHT (Vitagraph), Feb. 5.— This three-part subject,
which was reviewed in the issue of Jan. 22, is a story of the west, of
the desert. It will make good entertainment. At the head of the cast
are William Duncan and Mary Anderson. Rollin Sturgeon is the
producer.
THE CRIME OF CIRCTUMSTANCE (Knickerbocker), Feb. 4.— There
is a strong, well worked out plot in this three-reel Star Feature photo-
play, in which Louis J. Cody has the leading character. It is written
as a plea against convicting a man upon circumstantial evidence and
the author presents his theme with a great deal of force. The pro-
duction and the acting of the cast are of excellent quality.
THE PRIMITIVE STRAIN (Essanay), Feb. 5.— The striking contrast
of characters in this three-reel drama is one of its best features. The
scenes are laid in the North, a minister, a saloonkeeper and a dance
hall girl who turns out to be the minister's sister, form a strong
dramatic trio, and are ably acted by Edward Arnold. Jack Meredith
and Nell Craig. The situations are powerful and the oUmax seems
the only answer to the author's problem.
Fox Film Corporation.
THE RULING PASSION (Jan. 31).— A five-reel plctura of India. Th«
story will hold interest; but It is neither novel nor brilliant. The di-
rection and most of the acting put grace and beauty In many scenes.
Claire Whitney plays an European woman in the East, wife of a British
officer. William Shay plays an Indian prince endowed with hypaotU
ability. He gets the white woman into his power ; but once in his
harem she rebels and in a rage he has her shoulders stripped and
lashed — hardly a good scene for the South, though we don't see tht
strokes. It seemed, as a whole, to take pretty well at the Academy of
Music in New York.
Metro Pictures Corporation
MAN AND HIS SOUL ( Quality t. Jan. 31.— Although the moral of
this picture Is made \<ery plain, it is not allow«d to overshadow tta«
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story, which is frequently dramatic and weli told, under the direction
of John W. Noble, with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in the
leading roles. The principal character is called John Conscience, a man
who dares to put Cliristian teachings into practice. The picture closes
with some stirring scenes of a factory fire.
Mutual Film Corporation.
MUTU.AL WEEKLY, N'O. 57 (Mutual), Feb. 3.— Among the interesting
items of this number are Harvard's crack Hocliey team in action, the
burning of the absinthe crop in France, Truckee, Cal., almost buried in
snow, "Old Ironsides" at Boston to be saved from destruction by fund
raised by school children, and the opening of the Portola Cafe ice rink
at San Francisco.
-v^ FICKLE M.iVDGE (Vogue). Feb. 6. — An indifferent sort of farce com-
edy, neither very good nor very bad. in which Madge discovers that she
likes the paperhanger better than her first love. A good deal of slap-
stick business exists in the picture.
)/
BOOMING THE BOXING BUSINESS (Falstaff). Feb. 8.— An amusing
farce comedy in which a couple of men conspire to attract pupils for
their boxing academy. This comedy has been very well bandied and
will be found very acceptable.
SEE AMERICA FIRST. NO. 21. "A Trip Through Duluth, Minn."
(Gaumont), Feb. *>. — Showing a panoramic view of Duluth. and also
the iron mines of Hibbing, Minn., where hydraulic lifts and steam
shovels convey ore from mines to flat cars. These carloads of ore are
then taken to the harbor and dropped into track hoppers which preci-
pitate the ore into the holds of the Great Lake steamers. On the same
reel with "Keeping Up With the Joneses."
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont). Feb. 6.— In this
number Pa McGinis tries his pen hand hut finds it impossible to create
anything that censorship does not "can." On the same reel with the
above.
^ SNOW STORM AND SUNSHINE (Falstaff), Feb. 10.— A comedy num-
ber, relying more on pictorial effects than plot. Two tramps witness a
young man taking a bath amid snow and ice. This is the best feature;
it has been done before, hut is astonishing and unusual. The contrast-
ing scenes are taken in the South. A fairly strong novelty.
PADDY'S POLITICAL DREAM (Vogue), Feb. 10.— A hodcarrier
^ dreams that he has become a political boss, collecting graft from saloon-
keepers, poor widows and others.. The action seemed jerky and some-
what disconnected, though some of the scenes are quite Interesting.
JERRY'S MILLIONS (Cub), Feb. 11. — This farce comedy will be
^ found very amusing to the majority of audiences. Jerry arrived at the
point of expulsion from his boarding house on account of non-payment
of rent, receives notice that he Is about to become the possessor of a for-
tune amounting to thrt't.^ millions of dollars. The picture's climax de-
picts the arrival of a telegram stating that he is the wrong Jerry, and
that the right Jerry has been found.
^ BILLY VAN DEUSEN AND THE VAMPIRE (Beauty). Feb. i:i.— John
Steppling and John Sheehan appear in this smart comedy as the "Bon
Ton Bromides." They become rivals over a girl, whose lover poses as
a professional vampire and shows them up as common flirts. This is
unusually well presented and contains some amusing situations.
IGORROTES. CROCODILES AND A HAT BOX (Vogue), Feb. 13.—
^ An eccentric comedy number, featuring Paddy McGuire, Prisclna Dean
and others. Beach and bath house scenes are shown. The one-piece
batning costumes worn by the women and still scantier attire of the
Igorrotes gives a breezy character to the production, though there is no
actual vulgarity in the action.
RUTH'S REMARKABLE RECEPTION (Falstaff). Feb. 1.5.— A bachelor
i^ girl of charitable heart gives a party to a large number of children
from a settlement house. They proceed to have a high time, breaking
statuary, getting into the flour and the like. The subject Is one that
will probably appeal to children, though it leans a little too strongly
toward the mischievous.
ELLA WANTED TO ELOPE (Beauty), Feb. 16.— No matter how
amusing this picture might be to the mature mind, it could not be
recommended for a program to be presented before young people. Ella,
filled with the romantic idea of eloping with a real man. is easily per-
suaded to run away with her mother's lawyer, who has previously con-
spired with the girl's mother in order to cure her of this foolish idea.
The lawyer leaves the girl alone over night at the hotel and in the
morning the mother comes for her. The girl's lover has also been on
hand to have the lawyer arrested.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
THES SOUL'S CYCLE (Mutual Masterpicture de Luxe — Centaur. No. 7),
Feb. 12.— A production in five reels, made at the Horsley studios. This
picture is rather tiresome because of its containing an ancient and a
modern version of the same story, a story which, although it is based on
a conceivable idea, does not carry sufficient interest in its outline or
Incident. The first part of the picture contains many beautiful exterior
scenes, and a commendable attempt at the artistic. Margaret Gibson
in the feminine lead handles a role that would require the servlr-es of a
competent teacher of classic pantomime dancing to enable anyone to do
it full justice. The production is at the same time a move in the right
direction, and gives evidence of attention paid to the old adage. "Hitch
your wagon to a star." *
THE MODERN SPHINX (American), Feb. 15. — A very attractive
three-reel offering, featuring Winifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen in
what 1? called a "love story of the ages." The Egyptian settings at the
beginning are artistic, and in fact the settings and costuming all through
are exceptionally pleasing. The photography is of the best and the story
one of an engrossing sort. It pictures a young Egyptian girl whose
father puts her to sleep for 3,(X)0 years until her cold, scheming nature
is redeemed by the power of love. This contains imaginatiOQ and feel-
ing. A strong offering.
OUTWITTED (Thanhouser), Feb. 16.— A three-reel production, writ-
ten by Lloyd Lonergan. The Thanhouser dog, which has appeared so
often in pictures, is featured in this. He twice saves his master from
disgrace in handling the company's money, and exhibits a well-trained
canine intelligence of great appeal. The story is well -constructed, of
simple elements, and is one that will be enjoyed by old and young.
WHEN THE LIGHT CAME (Mustang), Feb. 18.— An excellent three-
part western production featuring Anna Little, Jack Richardson, and
Frank Borzage. An interesting story of a young woman who becomes
entangled with an actor who is on a vacation in the west. The story
is worked out nicely, and is not guilty of unclean suggestion. The
matter of the girl being lured to the east on a pretense that her singing
will make her a fortune, is merely the outcome of a rivalry between
two men for the hand of the girl.
SILAS MARNER (Mutual Masterpicture de Luxe — Thanhouser — No.
70) . Feb. 19. — This seven-part adaptation of Silas Marner arranged
for the screen by Philip Lonergan and made at the Thanhouser studios,
is an especially commendable one. The picture follows the story re-
markably well, the detail has been carefully attended to, and as a visual-
ization of George Elliot's novel can be relied upon by exhibitors and
educator;? as being authentic and entirely worth while. Frederick Warde
plays the role of Silas Marner, doing an excellent piece of work.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
THE RAGAMUFFIN (Lasky). Jan. JO.— An entertaining drama by Will-
iam C. DeMille, in which Blanche Sweet plays the title role. The story
Is a trifle conventional, but profit.s by a most artistic production, capable
acting and effective human touches in the presentation of the scenes.
Miss Sweet, as a girl rescued from the life of a thief, !b supported by
Tom Forman, Minnette Barrett and Mrs. Lewis McCord.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
NEW YORK (Gold Rooster Play). Feb. 4.— This play marks the initial
contribution of A. H. Woods to the Pathe Gold Rooster Program. The
play, which is a Broadway Success by William Hurlbut, makes a
splendid screen production. It is a daring production, and in its first
two reels rather shocking to the ordinary mind. Its last three reels
bring with them a moral balance and the splendid screen personality of
Florence Reed. Others of the act are Fania Marinoff, John Miltren,
Forrest Winant and Jessie Ralph.
THE RED CIRCLE. NO. 8 (Balboa). Feb. .5.— "Peace at Any Price"
proves to be an interesting episode with a grain of comedy Is its make-
up. June meets two newly-married friends who are having a dispute
over the feathers on the bride's hat. The husband, who belongs to
the society for the protection of birds, objects to the plumage nsed as
a hat decoration. This incident takes place on the seashore, and while
the bride, leaving her parasol and hat on the sand goes to seek her
angered husband, June, under the influence of the "Red Circle," buries
the offending hat in the sand. The hunt for the "Red Circle" girl con-
tinues with her help.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS. NO. 8, l!»l(j (Pathe), June 20.— InlercBling items of
this Issue show a visit paid by a number of Episcopal ministers to Sing
Sing. 3,000 horses from Massachusetts to be shipped to France for use
in the army, scenes of ice yachting, and also illustrations of the bare-
foot dancing that has become a fad in certain social circles throughout
the country.
MOVEMENTS THE EYE MISSES ( Photocolor) , Jan. SI.— Another In-
teresting and instructive treatise on the parts played by the Tarlous
muscles of arms, legs, and back in walking, running, climbing the rope,
leaping the bar. climbing a rope ladder, etc. A remarkable illustration
made possible by the use of a rapid camera. On the same reel with
"Glimpses of Java."
GLIMPSES OF JAVA (Globe). Jan. 31.— Showing Its people, costumes
and habits. An interesting study of a valuable possession of Holland.
On the same reel with "Movements the Eye Misses."
LUKE. THE CANDY CUT-UP ( Phunphilms) , Feb. 2.— An exceeding- ^
ly amusing slapstick farce comedy, in which Luke makes havoc to the
candy kitchtn. A considerable amount of taffy, caramels, fioor. pul-
verized sugar, etc., is utilized in the making of the comedy.
Signal Film Corporation.
THE GIRL AND THE GAME. NO. 7, Feb. 7.— This chapter of the
serial. "The Girl and the Game," is not quite as praiseworthy as some
of the earlier chapters have been. There is evidence of forced circum-
stances in the development of the story, especially where the pursuers of
Helen for the purpose of gaining possession of certain papers belonging
to Rhineland. board the train and chloroform her. This Is all too easily
accomplished to be impressive.
Triangle Film Corporation.
HE DID /ND HE DIDN'T (Keystone). Jan. 30.— Fatty and Mabel in
new and exciting adventures. This lively team have nerer had a better
vehicle for their antics.
ACQUITTED (Fine Arts), Feb. 6. — A very strong story of a nobl*
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February 19. 1916
husband and father driven, by injustice and force of circumstances, to
a desperate sacrifice, one which carries him to the edge of death, from
which he is relieved by the invisible hand of destiny and restored to
deserved happiness.
HIS PICTURE IN THE PAPERS (Fine Arts). Feb, 13.— One of the
most popular stories of its kind yet shown on the screen. Douglas Fair-
banks, in the leading part, excels any impersonation hitherto attempted.
Universal ■ Film Mfg. Co,
ANIMATED WEEKLY. NO. .". (Universal). Feb. 2. — Chief in interest
in this number are scenes taken on President Wilson's trip, views being
shown in New York and Pittsburgh. The peace pilgrims in Europe are
also pictured and there are other entertaining features.
WHEN THE LOSER WON (Nestor), Feb. 14.— A comedy number, by
Warren and Mae Frost, featuring Betty Compson, Eddie Lyons, Ethel
Lynn and Lee Moran. The guests at the house party try to make the
young married couple jealous, but the tables are turned on them at the
masquerade ball. A good light subject.
CINDERS (Imp). Feb. 15.— Edith Roberts appears In this number as
a girl waif, who is adopted by an elderly man. She shocks his callers
and later, when the old fellow pretends to die. supersedes his relatives
in his affections. The plot, while not entirely new, has a clever twist
in it. The number is pleasing.
AS FATE DECIDES (Laemmle). Feb. Ifii. — A new version of a fa-
miliar plot, in which an escaped convict, returning home to lind his
wife in love with another, is shot and killed by a gun on which an in-
ventor is working. There is a touch of the dramatic in the main situa-
tion and the picture is quite well presented. Rupert Julian, Elsie Jane
Wilson and others are in the cast.
FLIVVER'S DILEMMA (Nestor). Feb. IS.— This features the English
comedian. Chas. Evans, in an amusing number. His father and the
curate find him entertaining half a dozen girls in his apartments. He
flees and returns only to discover that his visitors have fallen victims
to the feminine charmers. Well handled and quite laughable in numer-
ous places.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK. N3. 0, "Bureau of Weights and Measures"
(Powers). Feb. 1!). — This number is strong in educational value. In
fact it would be hard to collect a more enlightening and instructive
series of views than these taken in the bureau of weights and measures
at Washington, D. C. Everything in it is worth seeing and remembering.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
HIS MAJESTY. DICK TURPlN (Bisonj. Feb. 12.— A two-reel offering
of the romantic type, featuring Francis Ford. Grace Cunard and Jack
Holt. The story is entertaining, though not staged with any great care.
Francis Ford plays the part of a young prince who masquerades as a
bandit and terrorizes the countryside. He is finally rounded up after
an exciting chase. The death of the old king comes at a cruel mo-
ment, making the prince king. The story is worthy of a more artistic
presentation in &ome respects.
FIRING THE BUTLER. OR THE BUTLER'S FIRE (L-KO), Feb. 13.
— A two-reel farce comedy, featuring Dave Morris. Gertrude Selby. Reg-
gie Morris and others. This is well constructed and enjoyable through-
out. The home settings are particularly attractive and the low comedy
free from offense, though the kissing scene seemed inappropriate con-
sidering the difference in make-up of the two characters. The plot it-
self is clever and a step ahead of this company.
THE SPHINX (Red Feather). Feb. 14. — A five-reel number, featuring
Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon, two of the best known legitimate
actor.'^. They are assisted by three interesting juveniles. Charles Comp-
ton. Louise Huff and Beatrice Noys. The production }s a comedy drama
of the better type, well-constructed and artistically handled throughout.
It pictures the way in which a father and s-on fall desperately in love
with an actress known as the Sphinx. She accepts the father and rejects
the son, Charles Compton does a good piece of work in depicting the
mental agony of the youth whose love affair goes so hard with him.
In the end, through the sympathetic understanding of the actress, he
return'^ to his own love. The production is an enjoyable one.
THE HARBOR TRANSPORTATION TRUST (Universal Special Fea-
ture). Feb. 14. — No. 10 of the "Graff series. This number, in which
Bruce and Tom Larnigan join forces in fighting the shipping trust,
makes another e.xciting instalment. Dorothy and Kitty are made pris-
oners in the basement of an animal store, and have an unexpected visit
from some young lions. Tom is shanghaied and Bruce almost meets
death in his work of rescuing the girls. Fisher, head of the trust, is
killed in the lions' den. A strong production of the sensational type.
ELEVATING FATHER (L-KO). Feb. 16.— A two-reel knockabout
comedy, featuring Louise Orth. Roy Griffith and Dan Russell. The first
reel does not develop much plot. The second is better and contains
some amusing moments. On the whole this is only fairly strong. The
elevator scenes make the best feature.
- IN THE NIGHT (Victor). Feb. 17.— A three-reel subject, by Helmar
Bergman, with Harry C. Myers. Rosemary Theby and L. L. Hall in the
cast. There is a fine unity of action in this, all of the scenes being
taken in a single night. The story is accordingly well knit and con-
tinuous. The plot concerns a busy, but trusting, husband who enters his
home to find his wife about to elope with another. The other man is
hiding behind some curtains and there is a thief behind an adjoining
one. The husband fires into the curtains, hits the would-be home-
wrecker, and a good dramatic situation results. This is an absorbing
story throughout, well-constructed, well-acted and convincing.
PLOT AND COUNTERPLOT (Imp). Feb. IS.— A two-reel offering,
featuring Matt Moore. Jane Gail and Howard Crampton. It is an office
yarn and pictures the way in which a crooked broker tries to get hia
clerk in trouble because he will not stand for his methods. He has the
clerk imprisoned for forgery, but the girl in the office succeeds in get-
ting her lover out. This is hardly strong enough to be called drama,
but it makes an entertaining production of a lighter sort.
A RECOILING VENGEANCE (Bison). Feb. 10.— A three-reel num-
ber, by Edward Ferguson, featuring Edward Hearn, Rositta MarstinI,
Betty Schade and others. The story is one of intrigue in India, Suffici-
ent care has been taken with the costuming and settings to give a
pleasing atmosphere. The story itself is unevenly developed, containing
much that is enjoyable and certain scenes that are merely ordinary.
The escape of Helene from the harem, aided by Martha, a former opera
singer, is an enjertaining feature. Wild animals are employed in the
latter part. Loosely constructed, but still quite strong.
Bluebird Photoplays.
SECRET LOVE (Jan. Ml » .—Helen Ware gives an excellent characteriz-
ation of an English pit girl in this six-part adaptation of Frances Hodg-
son Burnett's "That Lass O'Lowries." The picture was well staged and
ably directed by Robert Leonard, who had a first rate company at bis
disposal, including Harry Carey, Ella Hall and Jack Curtis. "Secret
Love'' is a meritorious offering.
UNDINE (Feb. 7). — A five-part adaptation of the fairy story of the
same name. Much attention has been given by Director Otto to the
nymphs who disport on shore and in the waters. There are many
charming scenes finely photographed. A review will be found in another
column.
V-L-S-E, Inc.
THE CROWN PRINCE'S DOUBLE (Vitagraph). Feb. 7.— In this
pleasing romance. Maurice Costello plays the crown prince of a mythical
European kingdom, al.-o an American clerk, who happens to be his
physical double. The first reel contains some attractively staged court
scenes, after which the action shifts to America. Mr. Costello is ably
supported by Norma Talmadge, Anna Laughlin, Thomas Mills and
Anders Randolph. The picture makes consistently good entertainment of
a wholesome character.
THE WRITING ON THE WALL (Vitagraph), Feb. 14.— The strong
emotional acting of Virginia Pearson and Joseph Kilgour is of great
value to an interesting domestic drama, written by William J. Hulburt
and given a fine production by Tefft Johnson. For a stirring climax
there is a thoroughly realistic fire in a tenement building, Naom.i
Childers and Robert Gaillard are important members of an excellent
cast.
World Film Corporation.
THE WOMAN IN 47 ( Equitable-Frohman I . Feb. 7.— This five-part
feature opens with iirettily staged scenes representing a picturesque
part of Italy where the principal characters are introduced. The action
soon shifts to America, and we follow with interest the adventures of
an Italian girl, played by Alice Brady. Well acted and carefully
staged this production will make a safe offering.
THE YELLOW PASSPORT (Shubert), Feb. 7.— Clara Kimball Young
has opportunities for effective emotional acting in this story of Russian
life. She plays a Russian Jewess, who rather than leave Kiev, re-
mains there under the sanction of a permit issued to unfortunate
women. The picture has many dramatic moments and Edwin August's
production is adequate.
Miscellaneous.
THE LOTTERY MAN (F. Ray Comstock), State Rights, February.—
A fairly amusing version of the popular stage comedy of the same name,
in which Cyril Scott was starred. In the photoplay, Thurlow Bergan
plays the character of Jack Wright with considerable spirit, and he is
given adequate support by Elsie Esmond, Carolyn Lee and others. The
picture should appeal to audiences not over particular about the artistic
qualities of a production.
BLANCHE SWBET IN "THE BLACKLIST.'*
The Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company has just com-
pleted an elaborate feature production on the subject of capital
and labor. The play is entitled "The Blacklist." suggested by
the system under which certain big: industrial firms exercise an
unfair advantagre over discharg:ed employees by interchanging:
information between the companies, and was written by Marion
Fairfax and William C. De Mille.
The production was directed by William C. De Mille. who
also directed Blanche Sweet in her recent success. "The Raga-
muffin." Much of the material used in "The Blacklist" as a
photoplay was obtained by Marion Fairfax at first hand.
Just as the light of publicity in newspapers and magazines
exposed the innermost workings of the capital and labor or-
ganizations in Colorado during the strike. "The Blacklist," as a
result of Marion Fairfax's exceptional information and investi-
gation, will go a step further in exposing the cruel misunder-
standings which existed at that time and which in various
forms still exist in different parts of the country.
There will be practically reproduced on the screen the series
of frightful incidents which led up to and included the massacre
of innocent women and children in the canips of the striking
miners in the green hills of Colorado.
In support of Miss Sweet, the cast includes Charles Clary,
Ernest Joy and Billy Elmer.
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"POLITENESS PAYS" (Essanay).
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"Politeness Pays." Essanay three-reeler. is constructed. But
it departs from this track to give the lad a fortune of his own
and to guess how he and the young lady of wealth will make
out. Of course he marrit-s her in spite of his wealth and her
own.
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KLEINE'S WATSON COMEDIES PROVE GENUINE
INNOVATION.
"The Mishaps of Musty Suffer." a series of ten one-reel come-
dies, featuring Harry Watson, Jr.. of Bickel & Watson, which
George Kleine is offering a list of better class theaters tor ex-
clusive advance of release date showings, has more than livt-il
up to the expectations of the manufacturer. Already a consid-
erable number of the most representative houses in America
are playing the series, the list including the Strand and Bilt-
more. New York; the ScoUay Square and Gordon Olympia. of
Boston; Kunsky's circuit of beautiful Detroit houses; Alfred
Hamburgher's Chicago circuit; the Strand, at Hartford, Conn;
the Tabor Grand, at Denver, and many others.
Critics everywhere hail the series as most novel and un-
usual comedies, an opinion apparently well attested by the
sudden increase in bookings and the numerous letters re-
ceived at the Kleine offices lately from pleased exhibitors.
Harry Watson has developed a brand new style of tun-mak-
ing, according to the critics, which seriously challenges the
Chaplin laurels. The films themselves are noteworthy examples
of a very evident determination on the part of George Kleine
to insinuate a new idea into the manufacture of one-reel
comedies, producing them on an elaborate scale and revolu-
tionizing in many ways all former notions of the humble one-
reeler. The result has been the completion of material in one*
reel form offered b>- the best picture theaters in the country
as a featuie attraction. They have been in course of making'
since the second week of last June, which fact should furnish
sufficient evidence of their extraordinary character if proof ,
were needed.
"W^e are offering these subjects for preliminary showing to
a few of the big houses." said George Kleine. "They represent
a great deal of work on the part of the entire staff, not to
mention a costly outlay of money. In a way, they are experi-
mental, and will demonstrate just how far the single reel
• subject can go. I am much gratified at the splendid showing
in such theaters as the Strand, ScoUay Square and Tabo^
Grand, ' where audiences are apt to be coldly skeptical and
* ultra-critical in matters of comedies bordering on the slap-
^ stick. Also I am glad to say that these Watson pictures are
; the only comedies of their kind that ever played so high a
t class of houses. That's pretty good evidence that we wera
• right In believing the public likes slap-stick when they can get ,
". it without vulgarity."
suited frequently b\- uMnasteis
old recluse, "Santa Clans."
After the girl accidently steps into the home of the young
man and sees him ill and cold, they become great friends, and
it is he who protects her from the hoodlums. That he pro-
tected the recluse also was incidental, but when the gang
killed the old man it was discovered that he owned most of the
tenement buildings in that side of the town and had left every-
thing to the boy who was polite to him. There is more action
than is usually crammed into three reels. John Junior is the
Juvenile lead.
"THE SHRINE OF HAPPINESS" BEAUTIFULLY
COLORED BY PATHE.
"The Shrine of Happiness." the Pathe release tor Febr.uary
18, is the second Gold Rooster play to have been colored, "The
Beloved Vagabond" having been the first. Judgin'g from the
reception which the latter received, "The Shrine of Happiness"
will attract widespread attention. The play was produced in
Southern California by Balboa, and the locations chosen were
so beautiful as to lend themselves particularly well to Pathe-
color. Jackie Saunders is featured in the kind of a part which
she has always preferred — that of an unsophisticated, ingenu-
ous <'ountr\' gii'l.
PRESIDENT COMPLIMENTS SELIG-TRIBUNE.
l^resident M'oodrow Wilson has personally complimented the
Selig-Tribune, the news film issued twice weekly by the Selig
Polyscope Company. On Tuesday morning. February 1. just
before the President and Mrs. Wilson left Chicago, Jack
Wheeler, editor-in-chief of the Selig-Tribune, was granted
an exclusive interview b>- the President. Mr. Wheeler has
known President Wilson for years and has accompanied him
on past tours. They chatted together for five minutes while
not another news writer or cameraman was permitted to in-
trude.
President Wilson mentioned the enterprise of the Selig-
Tribune and complimented the attractiveness and worth of
such an educational film.
"Mr. President," said Editor \\'heeler, "after your present
tour is over The Selig-Tribune will present you with a com-
plete film showing every detail of your present journey." The
Jack Wheeler.
' 'resident and Mrs. Wilson both expressed their thanks and
5 spoke of the" value of such a gift.
I A special cameraman representing the Selig-Tribune accom-
I panied President Wilson on his recent tour. This cameraman
* was Lewis J. Simons and his work was praised by President
Wilson to Editor Wheeler.
The Selig-Tribune filmed thousands of feet of exclusive film
of President and Mrs. Wilson, and of scenes in connection with
their recent tour of the Middle Western States.
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February 19, 1916
"THE BIG BROTHER" (Knickerbocker).
The Knickerbocker Star Features offers an unusual release
for February 11 in its Three-Part Drama, "The Big Brother,"
in which Henry King is to be featured. The story united the
East and the West; Virginia and a distant Island kingdom in
the Pacific. The "Big Brother" is a U. S. Consul, whose
younger brother at home is his rival in love. A vacation trip
home for the "Big Brother" ends tragically for him. Troubles
develop for the Big Brother, who permits the younger brother
Scene from "Big Brother" (Knickerbocker).
to accompany him to his Island Consulate. The j^irl left at
home, engaged to the younger brother, has her heart struggle
as she thinks only of the "Big" brother, whom she loves.
On the Island, the brothers have their increasing prob-
lems; with the younger bo>', it is a case of lo\'e affairs with
the native girls. During a crisis, when the younger brother
is about to marry a native, the big brother is subjected to a
severe temptation; to let the boy marry the native, clears his
way to the girl left behind. The brother proves his mettle,
marries the native himself, sends the young brother home.
The deed of brotherly devotion proves no tragedy, and all
ends with gain for the big brother. Supporting Henry King
is Margarette Nichols, a woman of strong personality and
convincing dramatic ability. The younger brother is taken
by Eddy Peters, who does excellent work.
"THE DEAD ALIVE" (Gaumont).
Miss Marguerite Courtot, a star in Gaumont Mutual Master-
pictures, now pla.\'ing under the direction of Henry J. Ver-
not, has added another success to her long list of screen
Scene from "The Dead Alive" (Gaumont).
triumphs through her unusually keen, clear-minded delinea-
tion of dual roles in the five-reel feature, "The Dead Alive,"
just completed as a Mutual release of February 17. Miss
Courtot plays twin sisters in the story, and makes each char-
acter a distinct personality. As one of the sisters, the pretty
star Is called upon to enact scenes on the stage as a member
of the chorus of a musical comedy, also to suffer as the sub-
ject of a wicked hypnotist's art. As the other sister, she
appears as a young girl madly in love with a wealthy young
mother, who was buried at Los .\ngeles on January 2Sth.
man. Through her marriage to him with the sudden aquisi-
tion of great riches, she loses her head for a while.
Two big court room scenes, one five years later than the
first, employed the services of over a hundred extra people
in Jacksonville, Florida, recently, where the five-reel Master-
picture "I Accuse," is being made. The feature is a Gau-
mont production under the direction of William F. Haddock.
The work of the extra people required more than the usual
duties of the flller-in, for a great many of the same people
were used in both court room scenes. The story and trial are
laid in the small village, where the same people would natur-
ally be present on both occasions. Each extra was required
to appear with two distinct styles of dress, one for eacli
period.
The make-ups, many of them tellingly clever, promise to
cause favorable comment when "I Accuse" is released Feb-
ruary 24. Alexander Gaden and Helen Marten play the two
leads, with Charles A. Travis ■ appearing in a strong dra-
matic character role.
"A LAW UNTO HIMSELF" (Horsley).
Crane Wilbur's second appearance in a five-reel Mutual
.Masterpicture de luxe edition, is scheduled for February 28
when "A Law Unto Himself," a David Horsley production, will
lie released.
The story of this picture is the work of Miss Lillian V.
Urockwell and is laid in the West. The central figures are
.Mian Dwight, a sheriff and Jean Belleau, a French Surveyor,
whose resemblance is so close that one can hardly be dis-
tinguished from the other. The two characters are portrayed
liy Crane Wilbur, who gives further evidence of his rare ver-
satility by interpreting the two distinct types with an under-
standing that brings out his work as one of the outstanding
features of the production.
While essentially highly dramatic, the play has a fine blend-
Scene from "A Law Unto Himself" (Horsley).
ing of pathos and quaint humor and the interest Is well sus-
tained throughout.
-A^ production well in keeping with the locale has been given
the story and the scenes of the Western villages, and in all
their uniqueness, reflect an expenditure that adds to the en-
tertainment of the viewer.
In the cast besides Mr. Wilbur are Carl von Schiller, Louis
Durham, E. W. Harris, Francis Raymond, Steve Murphy and
George Clare, Jr. The production was made under the direc-
tion of Robert B. Broadwell. who has displayed uncommon
ability in staging film plays by his efforts in the last three
Crane Wilbur releases.
SELIG PRODUCTIONS UNDER WAY,
A rollicking single-reel comedy from the pen of James Oliver
I'urwood, entitled "The Beauty Hunters," is now in course of
production at the Selig Zoo studios. James Bradbury, Martha
.\Iattox and Cecil Holland all have exceptional opportunities.
William Robert Daly is the producer.
Producer T. N. Heffron is making extensive preparations for
the forthcoming production of Hallie Erminie Rives' remark-
able story of Southern life, "The Valiants of Virginia." The
wonderful book has been picturized in five reels, and an all-
.star cast has been selected.
Plans are progressing for the production of the Selij< st»ec-
tacular drama, "The Crisis." Producer Colin Campbell is knee
deep in Civil War atmosphere. Costume prints and books deal-
ing with the days of '61 are being carefully studied to insure
absolute correctness in every detail.
Al Green's friends at the Selig Pacific Coast studios sent
many large and beautiful floral tributes to the funeral of his
February 19, 1916
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1155
"Bullets and Brown Eyes''
William Desmond Does Some Daring Stunts in New
Triangle-Ince Play Starring Bessie Barriscale.
WILLIAM DESMOND, who was Billie Burke's leading man
in her first film play, "Peggy," made by Tliomas H. Ince
for the Triangle, has developed into a stunt performer
in his newest role. Prince Carl in "Bullets and Brown Eyes,"
with Bessie Barriscale. In many of the scenes Desmond leads
a company of cavalry against a squad of motorcycle militia.
Both horsemen and cyclists made the thrilling falls in which
they are expert, but it remained for Desmond to outdo them
all in reckless daring. Known always as a courageous rider.
he surprised the entire Inceville colony when he leaped from
the ground to the back of a horse, knocked the rider from the
saddle and rode away out of range of a volley of shots.
chamber of a road house. Each engages the aid of a spirit
expert in frightening the other.
In the end. after many an adventure, Jim wins Lilly and Sam
is left to his fate of batchelordom.
Scene from "Bullets and Brown Eyes" (Triangle-Kay-Bee).
All this will be shown in the new Ince-Triangle play. An-
other feat that possibly saved his star from serious injury
was not in the scenario and will not be preserved on film.
Through a mistake Miss Barriscale had mounted a horse that
has a considerable reputation as a bucker and for becoming
unmanageable at times. Desmond discovered Miss Barriscale's
error and started in pursuit. The young woman cleverly kept
her seat in the saddle until Desmond reined alongside and
ended her unpleasant ride by a clever twist of the bucker's
bridle.
"Bullets and Brown Eyes" was really named by the star.
That was her suggestion after reading the scenario. J. G.
Hawks, the author, has placed his story in the mythical king-
doms of Bothalia and Marsow and tells of the romantic quest
of the reckless prince 'of one for the beautiful countess of the
other. Ince has assigned the principal parts to Wyndham
Standing, J. J. Dowling, J. Barney Sherry and Roy LaidLaw.
PRISON REFORM MOVEMENT IN PICTURES.
Harley Knoles, along with Lionel Belmore, who is the di-
rector in the big feature "To Him That Hath," Robert Warwick
and other members of the Premo Company recently journeyed
to Sing Sing and made some of the most intimate prison studies
which have ever been taken.
They went into corridors, in the cells, took the men at
work, at mess, took close-ups of "lifers," murderers, burglars,
went into the death house — all this was to bring out a point
of the story "To Him That Hath," which treats the prison re-
form question in an unprejudiced manner.
"To Him That Hath" serves as a vehicle for the eminent
star. Robert Warwick, who, as in few other pictures of his
career, has had the opportunity given him here to depict such
varied emotions which carry him from the tremendously
wealthy man to the convict in disgrace. In the cast supporting
Mr. Warwick is included Miss Anna Neilson.
"HAUNTS FOR RENT" (Bray- Gilbert).
With all the charm of fantasy and fairy tale visualized in
living form on the screen. "Haunts for Rent" follows "Inbad
the Sailor" as the second release of Bray-Gilbert Films, through
the Paramount Pictures Corporation. February 9.
L. M. Glackens, the animated cartoonist, who is connected
with Mr. Bray in the production of his cartoon comedies, made
the drawings in connection with this combination of penned
and real character.
The story deals with two gentlemen, not colored — born
black — who love the same girl. She agrees to marry the one
who shows the fewest ill-efCects after a night in the haunted
OCEAN FILM COMPLETES "DRIFTWOOD," AND
GOLDBURG WILL VISIT EXCHANGE MEN.
The third release of the Ocean Film Corporation, "Drift-
wood, or The Wrong Way," adapted from the stage play of the
same name, written by Owen Davis, has been completed by
Marshall Farnum, one of the producing directors of that com-
pany. At the first running of the picture, after the print of
all the takes were assembled in consecutive scenes and before
the final cutting, a favored few were admitted to view the
production, and it was pronounced to be one of the most en-
trancing and interesting features ever made.
"Driftwood" follows the releasing of the second production
of the Ocean Film Corporation, entitled "The Fortunate Youth,"
adapted from the popular novel written by William J. Locke.
"The Fortunate Youth" is to be released February 7. "Drift-
wood" will be released February 15.
Following out the recently announced policy of the Ocean
Film Corporation of disposing of its productions In certain
territory on a percentage basis and in other territory on a
state rights basis, Mr. Jesse J. Goldburg, vice-president and
general manager of that company, will leave next week, visit-
ing the principal independent exchanges in every state of the
Union, disposing of "Life Without Soul," "The Fortunate
Youth" and "Driftwood," the three feature releases of that
company. Contracts have already been entered into for cer-
tain territories; the productions will be sold outright on a
state rights basis in the remaining states.
Mr. Goldburg's trip, it is expected, will consume about six
weeks, and upon his return, dependent upon his report of
conditions throughout the country, the policy of the Ocean Film
Corporation with respect to the character of future releases
will be definitely determined.
"THE WRONG DOOR" (Bluebird).
Carter De Haven, with his wife. Flora Parker De Haven, as
his leading lady, will be the star in the Bluebird release for
Feb. 21, under the caption of "The Wrong Door." Not only
does Mr. De Haven enact the leading role, but he furnished
the scenario and directed the production. The feature wiil
be in five parts, and is promised to reveal a thrilling detec-
tive story of keen interest.
Flora Parker De Haven has been happily cast in the role of
a musical comedy star, a line of work which brought her fa«ie
upon the stage. In her present screen-acting she is courted
by a young millionaire steel operator (Mr. De Haven) and
this attachment forms the principal thread of sentiment run-
ning through the action of "The Wrong Door."
The unraveling of a mystery that involved a job of safe-
cracking by a band of yeggmen who successfully operated on
the young millionaire's strong box constitutes the detective
work involved in the film. Spirited scenes of a most sensa-
tional nature show a raid upon the secret den of the yeggman,
with an attendant rough-and-tumble conflict tliat makes ex-
citing photoplaying.
Other sensational incidents include the safe-cracking episode.
Scene from "The Wrong Door" (Bluebird).
the covert operations of the robbers in the steel plant itself,
and there are pretty scenes of life upon the stage, behind the
footlights and in the dressing rooms, that lend an added charm
and will excite public interest in the sensational release.
Carter De Haven has a role in "The Locked Door" that brings
to light the many talents that made him a favorite in vaude-
ville and musical comedy, and revealing some hitherto undis-
covered abilities as an athlete that will be a surprise to those
who have known him only as a light comedian.
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February 19, 1916
"THE BLACK ORCHID" (Selig).
"The Black Orchid" is a Selig multiple reel drama released
through General Film Service on Monday. February 14th, and
exploits an all-star cast, including Kathlyn Williams, Wheeler
Oakman, Edith Johnson, Harry Lonsdale and Lillian Hay-
"ward.
"The Black Orchid" exploits British army life in India. There
is a strong and unusual plot dealing with a charmer of men
who applies her talents in a British army post. How finally
"COOKING HIS GOOSE" (American).
Orral Humphrey is very fond of well roasted goose. This
clever actor, who made a big name for himself in "The Dia-
mond from the Sky," never loses an opportunity to enjoy a well
prepared goose dinner — but he had a soie disappointment re-
cently.
He appeared in a convulsing "Beauty" comedy directed by
Nat Watt, entitled "Cookinpr His Goose," where he saw a rare
opportunity to satisfy his k'-fii :ipi'etite. It was necessary for
Scene from "The Black Orchid" (Selig).
her toying with love proves her undoing, is convincingly por-
trayed in this drama. There is a wild animal punch in this
story, which will be found most unusual and most exciting.
Miss Kathryn Williams performs one of the best character
roles in her career, and in the character of Viola Morton, she
becomes a victim of her own plot, and a Royal Bengal tiger is
the medium of revenge which justly comes to the woman who
causes disaster and sorrow. There is a series of beautiful
scenic backgrounds proper to the environment in which this
drama is cast.
ADVANCE BOOKINGS ON "A FOOL'S PARADISE"
BIG.
.Impelled by the success of "Forbidden Fruit" as a box office
attraction, the Merit Film Corporation, the exchange distribut-
ing Ivan Feature Productions in New York, reports a large
number of bookings on "A Fool's Paradise." the new Ivan
feature, in advance of its release. Prominent among the own-
ers of circuits of theaters who have bookeil tliis feature in
advance are the Marcus Loew and William Fox houses.
"CINDERS" (Universal).
"Cinders" is the title of a wonderfully clever one-reel com-
edy drama written and produced by Robert Hill with Edith
Roberts in the leading role, very ably supported by William
Courtleigh. Jr.. which will be released shortly on the Universal
program.
This picture gives Director Hill opportunities to show Miss
Roberts, the new little leading lady of the Universal, and who.
by tti<^ wn>, i<^ now the Universal's youngest leading lady, to
mm
Scene from "Cinders" (Universal).
her best. Although in pictures but a comparatively short
while. Miss Roberts has shown to good advantage in several
wonderful photoplays produced by Director Hill, especially in
"The Trail of the Wild Wolf' and her work in "Cinders" has
convinced her director that the Universal made no mistake in
signing this young lady to appear in her own company, making
a specialty of one and two-reelers for the eastern studios.
Scene from "Cooking His Goose" (Beauty).
the actual operation of cooking a goose to be performed in
this play and Mr. Humphrey saw to it that a well fattened
and prepared goose was supplied by the local butcher, and
cooked purposely for the play. After he had completed his
scenes, he immediately repaired to the improvised kitchen and
dining room to devour the bird.
But he had been forestalled. Nat Watt had just completed
the job. assisted by a number of his friends. Mr. Humphrey
now sa-ys that the next goose used in .a Watt- production "will
be chained to the table.
VIVID SCENES IN KLEINE'S "THE SCARLET ROAD."
Competent judges who viewed George Kleine's "The Scarlet
Road." featuring Malcolm Duncan. Anna Q. Nilsson and Delia
Connor, pronounce it one of the best, if not the very best
production of the big .Bronx studio. There is no time lost in
arousing interest — action begins with the first scene 'flashed
on the screen, and there is no let-up until the final picture
fades. The titular role in "The Scarlet Road" required an
actor of great strength of character, remarkable poise, coupled
with unusual dramatic ability, and Malcolm Duncan supplies
all these requisites, and his achievement in this particular pic-
ture will stamp him as one of the best in the film world. His
co-stars. Anna Q. Nilsson and Delia Connor, are credited with
adding much to the picture.
A New Year's Eve cabaret scene in a palatial Broadway hotel,
requiring the services of more than three hundred men and
Scene from "The Scarlet Road" (Kleine).
women, is one of the features in "The Scarlet Road." and will
certainly attract attention because of its accuracy and vividness
in presenting the festivities that generally attend he ushering
in of a New Year.
There are many other situations fully as dramatic as the
above in "The Scarlet Road." adding to its power and fascina-
tion. It is scheduled for release February 16.
February 19, 1916
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1157
GERMAN WAR PICTURES WITH THE OFFICIAL
STAMP.
The Kulee Features Company, which is iiandling the German
war pictures l^nown as "Germany on the Firing Line." says that
of all the war pictures showing the progress of the struggle
in Europe none has displayed the intimate view of the great
conflict that is shown in the six thousand feet of pictures
under the title mentioned. Kulee company also says that
every foot of "Germany on the Firing Line" is authenticated
by the German govei-nment, who have given with these pic-
tures the vise of their official character by cards signed,
sealed and stamped by the German General Staff. This mark
of identification cannot be shown by any other war picture
dealing with the German side of the war. Their pictures are
not official, and in consequence, cannot have the official recog-
nition that is given only to those films that were taken by the
German Government itself.
The pictures have been shown so far outside of New York
as Minneapolis and St. Paul, under the auspices of ttie Min-
neapolis Tribune: in Cleveland at the Colonial theater under
the auspices of the Cleveland News; in Pittsburgh at the Pitt
theater under the auspices of the Pittsburgh Press: in Bait-
more in connection with the Baltimore Ne'ws: in Newark, N. J.,
under the auspices of the Newark Star; in Buffalo under the
auspices of the Buffalo Times: in Paterson, N. J., under the
auspices of the Paterson News; in New Haven, Conn., under
the auspices of the Courier; Bridgeport, Conn., under the
auspices of the Post.
Any purchaser or exhibitor of a German war picture should
insist on being shown the Kreigsausgabe or war cards. With-
out these, the films are not official, the Kulee Company says.
THE BIOGRAPH PROGRAM.
"The Indian," a spectacular three-reel drama, is the feature
of the Biograph program for the week of February 28. The
action of the piece shifts from Washington society to the
government reservation, where the Indian makes his last stand
against civilization's forces. The unusually strong story
abounds in military scenes and is admirably interpreted by a
brilliant cast.
One of the most remarkable Biograph Reissues is scheduled
on this program. "The Burglar's Dilemma" is a striking presen-
tation of the abuse of the police method known as "the third
degree." Robert Harron plays the role of a burglar's tool
who is trapped in a room with a dead body and subjected to a
severe ordeal before the supposedly dead man comes to life.
Henry Walthall is splendid as the craven who stands by and
hears another accused of his "crime." Lionel Barrymore and
Lillian Gish complete the unusual cast.
"What Happened to Peggy," the two reel Biograph, is a
breezy romance centering about a girl who, on her way to
meet her appointed husband, is caught in the police net spread
for a daring adventuress. Vola Smith, Jose Ruben and Claire
McDowell head the cast.
"A CORNER IN COTTON" (Metro).
Three distinct parts of the United States, in as many dif-
ferent directions, were used for the locales in the production
of "A Corner in Cotton," a forthcoming Metro feature produced
by the Quality Pictures Corporation. The first scenes were
photographed in California, the interiors made in New Tork,
and the final scenes made in and near Savannah, Georgia. Mar-
guerite Snow, the charming Metro artist, has the stellar role
in this production, and is supported by an all-star cast in-
cluding Frank Bacon, Lester Cuneo, John J. Goldsworthy,
William Clifford and Helen Dunbar.
"A Corner in Cotton" was produced under the direction of
Fred J. Balshofer, one of the most capable producers in the
country. Howard Truesdell cooperated in the direction. This
production will mark an innovation in Metro's policy of re-
leasing one five-reel feature every week. "A Corner in Cot-
ton" will be a special release, and will be presented to the
public for the first time the same week that "The Price of
Malice" is shown.
TOPNOTCH MOTION PICTURES, INC.
In a great many quarters recently curiosity has persisted
among exchange men and exhibitors concerning the Topnotch
Motion Pictures, Inc., and numerous questions have been asked
relative to the activities of this new company.
It will not be betraying a trade secret to mention that a
picturization of Alexander Dumas' greatest play of human emo-
tions, "Denise," will be the headliner of the first offering. A
great many others that will be welcome because they are "dif-
ferent" will follow at regular intervals.
The Authors' Film Co., Inc., 1432 Broadway, is the sole and
exclusive agent and distributor for the Topnotch Motion
Pictures, Inc.
THRILLER IN METRO'S "THE PRICE OF MALICE."
There are scores of big scenes in "The Price of Malice," the
forthcoming Metro wonderplay in which Hamilton Revelle i-*'
starred and Barbara Tennant is featured, but perhaps the most
spectacular will be the sinking of a large yacht after it crashes
into an iceberg in the waters of the frozen north. The setting
for making these scenes was off the coast of Labrador, where
the entire company of Metro palyers were transported by
special steamer.
WATSON, WELL AGAIN, RETURNS TO WORK.
Harry Watson of Bickel & Watson, featured in George
Kleine's comedy de luxe, "The Mishaps of Mustj' Suffer," has
returned to work and will be bu.sy during the next few weeks
completing this much talked about picture. Watson, six weeks
ago, was seized with illness that necessitated a surgical opera-
tion. This took place in a Montreal hospital and since then
the noted comedian has been recuperating at his parents'
home near Montreal. He has entirely recovered and is as en-
thusiastic as ever over "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer," which
he regards as the crowning achievement of his professional
career.
ANCIENT BABYLON SHOWN IN "THE SOUL MAR-
KET."
More than half a score of artists and experts were employed
in the making of a Babylonian scene which will be one of the
features in the forthcoming Metro feature, "The Soul Market."
Mme. Petrova, the gifted Polish actress, is starred in this pro-
duction, and others in the notable cast include Wilmuth Merkyl,
Artliur Hoops, Gypsy O'Brien, Evelyn Brent, Fritz De Lint. It
is being produced by Popular Plays and Players.
FILM STAR APPEARS WITH PICTURE.
While the Bluebird Photoplay, "Undine," is being shown at
the Moss & Brill theaters in Greater New Tork, Ida Schnall,
the famous athlete and swimmer, who played the name-role
for the photoplay, will appear as an added attraction, intro-
duced by M. B. Haas. Following the display of the flve-reeler.
Miss Schnall will do an appealing little vaudeville "stunt,"
showing her dimensions in skin-tights and demonstrating the
benefits of physical training, and pointing out the particular
good that follows swimming when pursued as an exercise.
RELEASE DATE OF KLEINE-EDISON FEATURE
CHANGED.
"The Martyrdom of Philip Strong," the remarkable Edison
drama announced for release on the Kleine-Edison program
February 9, has been changed. In its place the romantic
drama "When Love Is King," recently completed by Edison,
will be released February 9. "When Love Is King" features
Carrol McComas and Richard Tucker.
KING BAGGOT and Edna Hunter have just completed
"Jim Slocum No. 48393." a chauffeur story, written by
Robert Hill and directed by Mr. Cummings, for the regu-
lar Universal program.
* « *
Iva Shepard has finished her latest picture with the Gau-
mont Jacksonville company, entitled "The Drifter." This is a
five reel production which has just been completed by Director
Richard Garrick, and will be released on the Mutual program.
Miss Shepard has been playing vampire parts recently for the
Gaumont company. The Gaumont players made a special trip
from Jacksonville to New Orleans to get some racing scenes
during the regular racing season.
* « «
Harry Myers and Rosemary Theby are putting on another
of their domestic tangles in "Object, Matrimony!" a two reel
Universal comedy.
* * *
Miss Mabelle Henry, late of the Elizabeth Marbury "Nobody
Home" coinpany, has joined the Thanhouser Film Corporation,
and will be seen in "The Fugitive," Edwin Stanley playing the
leading role.
« « *
Mary Fuller is working in Wallace Irwin's story, "Thrown
to the Lions" in which over one hundred people are used in
the cafe scene. Director Lucius Henderson is working day
and night in getting the proper scenes. It is expected that
in another week the five reels will be finished. It will prob-
ably be released as a Red Feather feature.
* * *
Winifred Greenwood, Edward Coxen and George Field are
seen in "The Suppressed Order." a thrilling Civil War picture
play shortly to be announced by the American Film Co.. Inc.
Director Tom Ricketts staged the drama.
* * *
.4rthur Donaldson is at present in the midst of a five reel
production being made at the Erbograph studio. New Tork,
for Roland West. The production is not named as yet, but it
is to be a story of Italian life.
« « *
Five pupils of Mrs. Arend Van Vlissingen, the noted dancing
teacher, danced in Essanay's five act feature, "Vultures of
Society." It will be remembered that it was Mrs. Arend Van
Vlissingen who discovered and placed before the public the
world-renowned dancer, Isadora Duncan. In the production^
the dancers entertain the guests of a ball which takes place
in the home of a millionaire.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
While playing- in the role of bare-back rider in William C.
Dow^lan's production of "Lavinia Comes Home," Marcia Moore,
one of the best known ingenues at Universal City, was thrown
from her horse last week and narrowly escaped serious
injuries.
* * «
Frank Reicher is filming the exterior scenes of the new
Fannie Ward picture in which she will be supported by Jack
Dean. Tom Forman, James Neill, Camille Astor and other
members of the Lasky all star organization.
* * *
William Worthington has completed his production of the
one reel drama, "After the Play," adapted tor the screen by
Ben Cohn from the story by Robert McGowan. Herbert Raw-
linson is featured in this production with a supporting cast
of Edna Maison and George Berrunger.
* • •
Otis Turner is nearing the conclusion of his five reel comedy-
drama featuring Carter De Haven and Flora Parker De Haven,
"Get the Boy." The cast of principals includes Maude George,
Bertram Grassby, Howard Holland, Harry Carter, J. Hope,
Harry Depp and Hart Hoxie.
At the same time. Turner is superintending the production
of F. McGrew Willis' screen adaptation of Houghton Town-
ley's novel, "The Gay Lord Waring." featuring J. Warren
Kerrigan. Harry Carter is directing the work of Kerrigan in
this film.
* * «
Shortly after his return from New Orleans, Billy Sherwood
Tvas engaged by Director Kirkwood of Famous Players.
* * *
"The niegal Bucket Shops," the eleventh episode of the
"Graft" serial as arranged for the screen by Walter W^oods,
is this week occupying the attention of Richard Stanton and
his troupe of "grafters." The leading roles are filled by Ho-
■bart Henley, Jane Novak, Jack Abbot, Glen White, Marc Fen-
ton and Director Stanton himself.
* * «
Pauline Frederick, her director, Robert Vignola, and a com-
pany of Famous Players are now in Jacksonville, Fla., where
they will film an adaptation of Mary Johnstone's celebrated
novel and play, "Audrey," for the Paramount Program. Miss
Frederick has been a frequent visitor to the Florida City, her
last sojourn there being occasioned by the filming of "Bella
Donna," in the film version of which she scored such a great
personal success as to win praise from Paramount exhibitors
all over the country, as well as from press and public.
Orange, Cal. — Alfred
Starland theater, has
TEMFE, ARIZ. — R. W. McCrackin plans to open a moving
picture theater with seating capacity of about 500
persons.
E. Tiede. who recently took over the
made extensive improvements to the
house and reopened it under the name of the Electric.
Whittier, Cal. — The Berry-Grand theater has been taken
over by L. Uhlig.
Moline, 111. — A new addition has been built to the Avoy
theater.
Pawnee, 111. — A new moving picture theater has been opened
here by Earl Drone.
Pekin, 111. — Ellis Bostick, who conducts the Court theater,
has added 150 new opera chairs to the seating capacity of the
house.
Anamosa, la. — The opera house recently leased by Clifford
Niles, is now beign operated as a first-class moving picture
and vaudeville theater.
Cedar Falls, la. — M. H. Gribble has sold the Grand theater
to George Still.
Harlan, la. — The Lyric theater recently purchased by
Morgan Brothers, has been remodeled and additional seats in-
stalled.
Ida Grove, la. — The Princess theater now operated by John-
son Brothers, has been remodeled and a new addition con-
structed.
Independence, la.-
by A. H. Brooks.
The Lyric theater is now being conducted
taken over by
Knoxville, la. — The Star theater has been
H. A. Spencer.
Paola, Kan. — The New Empress is the name of a moving
picture theater opened here by F. C. Smith.
Pineville, Ky. — The Uno Moving Picture Company has leased
the skating rink here and will convert it into a first-class
moving picture theater.
Portland, Me. — Work has been started on the construction
of a fireproof moving picture theater for the Elm theater cor-
poration.
Holyoke, Mass. — The Strand Is the name of a new moving
picture theater opened here.
Brainerd, Minn. — The Brainerd Theater and Amusement
Company has taken over the lease of the opera house.
Columbia, Mo. — Work will soon be started on the erection
of a $35,000 moving picture theater tor T. C. Hall.
St. Louis, Mo. — A new moving picture theater has been
opened at 1907 South Broadway. It has been named the Peer-
less and has seating capacity for 1,000 persons.
Helena, Mont.. — The Purcell theater has been taken over by
the Inter-Mountain Photoplay Company.
Lincoln, Neb. — D, Eager has disposed of his interest In the
Alpine theater to Hillman & Sandlovich.
Lincoln, Neb. — William Burne, who recently purchased the
Lily theater from F. C. Armstrong, has made extensive im-
provements to the house.
Minden, Neb. — Oscar Persons has disposed of his interest in
the Dreamland theater to D. C. Doyle.
BROOKLYN, N. T. — Bay Ridge Theater Corporation, Third
avenue and 72nd street, plan to erect a commodious vaudeville
and moving picture theater, to cost about $250,000.
BROOKLYN, N. Y. — Abraham Taffelstein, 430 Saratoga avenue,
is having plans prepared for a one-story moving picture theater,
65 by 97 feet, to cost approximately $20,000.
FILLMORE, N. Y. — The opera house has been leased by N. R.
Robinson, who will conduct it as a first-class moving picture
theater.
GOUVERNEUR, N. Y. — The Wonderland theater is now being
conducted by William Lee and William Smith.
Mohawk, N. T. — A moving picture theater has been opened
here by Frank A. Bennett.
NEW YORK, N. Y. — J. M. Felson, 1133 Broadway, is preparing
plans for a one-story moving picture theater, 54x100 feet, to cost
$20,000.
NEW YORK, N. Y. — Surprise Amusement Company, 35 0 West
44th street, plans to convert a six-story loft building into a
modern moving picture theater. There will be a number of
stores on the ground floor.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Paramount Corporation, 4S5 Fifth ave-
nue, and William L. Sherry Company, 126 West 46th street, have
purchased a site at Beacon, N. Y., and are considering purchas-
ing a site or leasing a building in Newburg, N. Y., for moving
picture theaters.
TROY, N. Y. — The building on King street, leased by Wein-
stein Brothers, has been converted into a moving picture theater.
EDMORE, N. D. — The opera house has been converted into a
moving picture theater.
CHICKASHA, OKLA. — Lislo-Dunning Construction Company,
Oklahoma City, Okla., have the contract to erect a brick moving
picture theater, 25 by 150 feet, for B. F. Johnson and J. L. Olive.
The structure will have tin roof, concrete and tile floor, steam
heat, electric lights; cost $15,000.
Oklahoma City, Okla. — A new moving picture theater has
been opened on Robinson street. It is called the Liberty.
Astoria, Ore. — The Crystal theater has been purchased by
J. D. Strauss and H. W. Dean.
Philadelphia, Pa. — The Tulpehocken theater located at the
corner of Tulpehocken street and Germantown avenue, hfts
been renamed the Rialto.
Franklin, R. I. — Quarters have been leased in the music hall
by Leon Campire for the exhibit of moving pictures.
RAPID CITY, S. D. — The People's theater has been completed
and opened to the public.
ALICE, TEXAS. — J. R. Chandler, Kingsville, Texas, has let
the contract for the construction of a building for the Isis
theater.
GALVESTON, TEXAS. — Joy Palace Amusement Company plans
the erection of a modern fireproof moving picture theater.
Wortham, Texas. — Allie Jones has disposed of his Interest
in the Yale theater to a company of local business men.
CLARKSBURG, W. VA. — Frank R. Moore is having plans pre-
pared for a $30,000 moving picture theater.
LOGAN, W. VA. — Logan Loan and Surety Company will erect
a moving picture theater, with seating capacity for 500 persons.
Marshfleld, Wis. — Herman F. Thiel, who owns a store prop-
erty at the corner of Central avenue and Third street, plans
to convert the building into a modern moving picture theater
with seating capacity for about 500 persons.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — The Toy theater has been taken over
by Thomas Lee.
SLIDES
Niagara Gems, $1.75 per dozen. Any sample 10c. If you want something
riffht, send for sample and catalog.
NIAGARA SLIDE COMPANY Lockport, N. Y.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Trade News of the Week
Gathered by Our Own Correspondents
NEW ONTARIO THEATER.
A company is being- organized in Lon-
don, Ontario, with a capitalization of
$100,000 of local money, for tlie purpose
of building a large moving picture thea-
ter on a site w'hich has already been se-
cured. The plans call for a seating ca-
pacity of 1.350 and there will be no bal-
cony or gallery of any kind. Although
the frontage will be 110 feet, no posts
or pillars will be necessary. Two stores
will be constructed on each side of the
entrance to the building, which is to be
erected at Dundas and Wellington streets,
opposite the federal square.
John Nelson Booking for Mutual.
John Nelson, formerly manager of the
Grand Opera house at Sudbury, Ontario,
Is now a member of the road force for the
Mutual Film Corporation in North Ontario.
On Road for General Film.
C. Wilber. previously manager of the
Picture Players Film Company. Toronto, a
feature film exchange, is now on the road
for the General Film Company. He Is
working out of Toronto. Mr. Sault. for-
merly with Kleine, is also now with the
General Film Company's road staff.
E. A. Fenton to Distribute Triangle.
E. A. Fenton, of Montreal, has made ar-
rangements to become the Canadian dis-
tributor for the Triangle. Branch offices
are to be established in Toronto and
other Canadian cities, it is understood.
Blue Birds Come.
An Important event in the history of
the moving picture business of Toronto
was the first local visit of Mr. N. H.
Spitzer, of New Tork, as special repre-
sentative of Blue Bird Photo Plays, Inc.,
recently. Mr. Spitzer brought with him
the first three features to be marketed by
this company, namely, "Jeanne D'Or." in
which Sarah Bernhardt appears In the
leading role. "Secret Love," and "Undine."
Exhibitors in the Toronto territory were
Invited to private views of the features
which are to be sold through the branches
of the Canadian Universal Film Company,
Limited.
Among Managers in Ontario.
Ed. Butler, manager of the Griffin thea-
ter, Chatham, Ontario, has moved to Owen
Sound, where he takes command of the
theater on the Griffin circuit in that
place. Mr. Hutchinson, of Toronto, re-
places him at Chatham.
It is repotred that the manager of the
Famous Players Film Service, Ltd., Mon-
treal, has just closed with the Imperial
theater of this city, the largest and hand-
somest picture house in Canada, for two
Paramount Pictures per week, for one
year, at what Is said to be the largest
orice ever paid for film service in the
Dominion of Canada. The Imperial has a
capacity of 2,000 and charges admission of
.Oc. and 25c. They are organizing an ex-
tensive Moving Picture Campaign on Para-
mount Pictures. Paramount Pictures will
be shown In this house commencing Feb-
ruary 13th. 1916.
Mr. H. Hackett has purchased the Cos-
mopolitan theater, one of the long estab-
lished downtown houses of the city.
Mr. J. Hill has purchased the Queen's
Palace, College street, from Mr. S. Gang.
The Regal theater. Bloor and St.
Clarens avenue, has been closed tempor-
arily, pending a new managerial arrange-
ment.
Recall of Passed Films
Toronto Has Interesting Censor Case — Censors Passed Picture Two Months Ago
Member of Appeal Board Sees It in a Theater and Disliking a Scene, Orders It
Cut Forthwith — Trying to Get Privilege Revoked.
By W. M. Gladish, Toronto Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
TORONTO, ONT. — An early instance of
employment of a new privilege under
the amended moving picture law of On-
tario was seen recently by the manager
of a Toronto theater when a member of
the Theatrical Appeal Board ordered a
further cut in the stabbing scene of the
Fox "Carmen," after viewing the picture
as a spectator in the theater. This par-
ticular picture had been passed by the
censor board at least two months before
and the photoplay had been seen by thou-
sands of Toronto people in a dozen or
more local houses. Yet, at this late date,
a government official decided that further
trimming of the film was necessary. The
question has arisen as to whether the
member of the Board of Appeal has the
power to chop a film at any time — par-
ticularly after the censor board had for-
mally approved the picture. One of the
new clauses in the act governing the
showing of moving pictures provides that
the censors may recall any film at any
time after it has been passed by them,
but the members of the appeal board are
not censors, it is pointed out, and have
power to act only in case an exchange
manager makes an appeal from a decision
of the censors, it is argued.
The privilege of recall, as now provided,
has already aroused Toronto film distribu-
tors to action. Hon. T. W. McGarry, the
provincial treasurer, has already been in-
terviewed on the subject and further ef-
forts are to be made to have the objec-
tionable amendment revoked at the ear-
liest possible moment.
EXHIBITORS HELP RAISE FUND.
To assist the Toronto and York County
Patriotic Fund Association to raise $2,-
000,000 in four days for the benefit of de-
pendents of soldiers who have gone across
the sea to fight, Mr. W. A. Bach, publicity
manager of the Canadian Universal Film
Company, Toronto, made arrangements
for the showing of two slides and for
the display of posters and banners in
each of the local moving picture thea-
ters without cost to the managers there-
of. Practically every Toronto exhibitor
permitted his house to be used in this
way to help the campaign and a Boy
Scout with a collection box stood at the
entrance to each theater on the four
nights. To relieve the theater managers
of all trouble or inconvenience, the cam-
paign decorations "were delivered and col-
lected afterward by representatives of the
fund association. Thousands of people
were reached in this way and the picture
houses proved a great help in collecting
the money, the total amount of which was
$2,350,000.
AT THE NEW V-L-S-E OFFICE.
When the Toronto representative of
MOVING PICTURE WORLD paid his first
visit to the new Canadian headquarters of
the Big Four, V-L-S-E, Mr. W. C. Gookin,
the recently-appointed Canadian general
manager, had just taken his seat at a
table around which were gathered the of-
ficials and employes of the company. The
latter included H. E. Peldstein, for four
years with the General, Mutual and United
companies in Canada: H. W. McCoUum,
formerly manager of the Universal branch
exchange in Montreal; L, H. Watrous of
New York; T. G. Cassels of New York, and
Sam Harris, formerly of the General Film
Company's branch in Montreal.
Although the offices, which are located
in the Hermant building, 15 Wilton ave-
nue, had been occupied only two days and
no announcement of their occupation had
been made, Mr. Gookin showed the busi-
ness cards of nine exhibitors who had al-
ready taken the trouble to seek him out.
Announcement was made that a second
Canadian branch would be opened in Mon-
treal in the near future and H. W. McCol-
lum will probably be placed in charge of
that office.
Another visit from Mr, J. Partridge of
the New York office of the V-L-S-E is ex-
pected very shortly when further arrange-
ments will be made for the permanent es-
tablishment of the Toronto headquarters.
V-L-S-E. Official Visits Toronto.
A flutter of excitement passed through
moving picture circles in Toronto on Jan-
uary 10. when the announcement was
made that Mr. J. Partridge, of New York,
assistant general manager of the V-L-
S-E. was looking over the ground with
a view to opening exchange offices in
Toronto for his company. Mr. Partridge
knows the Canadian field because he was
formerly a prominent officer of the Gen-
eral Film Company for Canada. Mr.
Partridge was accompanied by Mr. W.
Goshen, another official of the V-L-S-E.
It is the intention of Partridge to return
to Toronto in a few days, it is declared.
CANADIAN PARAMOUNT MOVES.
The headquarters of Canadian Para-
mount Pictures, Incorporated, capitalized
at $2,500,000, are being transferred from
Calgary, Alberta, to Toronto, Ontario, and
the two chief officers of the company,
Messrs. J. and J. J, Allen, have already
taken up residence in the Ontario cnpital
in order to look after the affairs of the
concern. The Aliens own and operate a
number of large theaters in the Canadian
West, but whether they intend to start
another wheel in the _East is not yet
known.
The third floor of the office building al
12 Queen street East, Toronto, has been
remodeled throughout to provide accom-
modation for the office reauirements of the
Canadian Paramount. This accommoda-
tion consists of two private offices for the
Allen brothers, a board room for meet-
ings, several film and storage rooms and
an accounting department.
EXHIBITOR CHILTON DIES.
Mr. W. Chilton of Brantford. Ontario, a
pioneer exhibitor of Canada, died sudden-
ly on January 26th after a short Illness.
At the time of his death, the late Mr.
Chilton was manager of the Apollo thea-
ter, Brantford, which has been temporarily
closed pending new arrangements.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Febriiarv U*. 1916
A Gross Receipts Tax
Massachusetts State Senate Has Most Astonishing New Tax Measure to Apply to
Moving Picture Theaters — Would Levy Two and One-Half Per Cent, .on Gross
Receipts Regardless of Whether House Were Losing or Not.
By William M. Flynn, Boston Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
BOSTON, MASS.— The attention of tlie
movinff picture men of Massachusetts
is centered this week upon an expected
battle in the state Senate over the ad-
mission of a bill providing for a tax of
two and a half per cent, upon the gross
receipts of admission at all theatrical or
moving picture exhibitions in Massa-
chusetts except those held for charity.
A Legislative Bomb.
The bill is one of the most far reaching
legislative bombs that has ever been
hurled at the moving picture interests of
this state and its only redeeming feature
from the film men's standpoint is the
fact that it is not likely to get by.
Practically nothing was known of this
bill until it came up for a hearing at the
State House last week before the joint
legislative committee on taxation as it
had escaped the notice of many of the
followers of film legislation on Beacon
Hill. The bill went before the legislature
on the petition of Frederic T. Fuller, who
for a long time was prominent in the
ranks of the Progressive Party in Massa-
chusetts. Mr. Fuller was also one of the
dissenting members of a special recess
commission appointed to revise the taxa-
tion system of the Commonwealth
The petitioner was the only person
who appeared before the committee in
favor of the measure and although he
made a strong appeal the committee re-
ported the petition "leave to withdraw."
When the question of accepting the re-
port of the committee came up in the
Senate, however, Senator Charles L.
Gifford of the Cape, requested that con-
sideration of the matter be put over for
a week and the request was granted. It
is believed that influence has been
brought to bear from some source which
will probably precipitate a verbal war in
the Senate, with the fate of the measure
hanging in the balance.
The Bill as Heard.
The 1^11 which accompanies the Fuller
petition reads as follows:
"Section 1. Proprietors of theaters,
and proprietors or agents of other public
exhibitions or shows where moving pic-
ture films, productions or theatrical scen-
ery are used and a charge of admission is
made, shall, unless the entire proceeds
of such charge is devoted to charitable or
religious purposes, pay for the use of the
commonwealth a tax equal to two and
one-half per cent of the receipts of ad-
mission, deducting from such tax all local
taxes paid by them upon the real estate
and tangible property employed in such
exhibitions and also deducting any local
or state tax upon the income derived
therefrom levied under the provisions of
any law for the general taxation of busi-
ness incomes.
"Section 2. This act shall take effect
on and after the first day of January,
1917."
Films Escape Taxation?
In urging favorable action on the peti-
tion Mr. Puller told the members of the
committee that it had been introduced
for the purpose of reaching the hun-
dreds of valuable films that annually
come into Massachusetts through the
various exchanges, which are escaping
taxation. He said it was impossible to
estimate the value of those films as some
are worth only a few dollars and others
several thousands of dollars. The best
way to get at it, he thought, was
through the medium of the box ofllce in
the houses where they are shown. He
said the same rules would apply to scen-
ery in theatres.
The petitioner told the committee that
he had been talking with the assessors
of Boston and they had informed him
that they could not tax ■ films on ac-
count of the great difliculty they en-
counter in trying to find them. Mr.
Fuller stated that films and theatrical
scenery come under the head of personal
property and that the assessors told
him they tax them as such on April 1
whenever they can find them.
All Amusements Involved.
Mr. Fuller was subjected to a cross-
examination by members of the conimit-
tee and Representative Charles F. Row-
ley of Brookline, a member of tlie com-
mittee, told the petitioners that if his
bill became a law a tax would have to be
levied on all baseball games, boxing
matches, bicycle races or any other sport
or amusement that the public was
charged an admission to witness and Mr.
Fuller admitted he would not object if
it did.
The bill was opposed by James H.
Devlin, Jr., Assistant Corporation Coun-
sel of the City of Boston and Judge J.
Albert Brackett, who appeared at the
hearing as counsel for several theatrical
interests. Attorney Devlin stated he ap-
peared before the committee as the rep-
resentative of the city of Boston and it
was part of his duty to protect the in-
terests of its citizens and business men.
He said he was doing this in spite of
the fact that the attitude of the theat-
rical managers was none too favorable
to the existing municipal administration.
Mr. Devlin opposed the bill principally
on the ground that it was giving the
state more money to spend and exhaust-
ing one of the outside revenues to in-
crease the general fund and not some
special fund. He said the argument ad-
vanced by Mr. Fuller that the increased
income from this source would reduce the
tax rate and the state debt was untenable
as statistics have shown that in spite of
the direct tax and the collateral tax the
state debt has climbed from less than
$2,000,000 to $10,000,000 in ten years.
Running at a Loss Even Now.
The corporation counsel told the mem-
bers of the committee that although he
had not put his toot inside of a theater
for four years he understood from com-
ment in the papers that some of the the-
aters in Boston were running at a loss
and he doubted the advisability of put-
ting any further burdens upon them.
Representative Allison G. Catheron of
Beverly asked Mr. Devlin if he would ob-
ject to the bill if it provided that the
taxes obtained in this manner should go
to the various cities and towns in which
the theaters were located and the attor-
ney replied that he had not given that
phase of the question any thought.
What If Each Spectator Were Taxed?
Representative Drury, of Waltham, an-
other member of the committee then
started a lively discussion as to what
would happen if every person who en-
tered a moving picture house or a the-
ater should be called upon to pay an ex-
cise tax accordin.g to the amount he paid
for a seat. Representative Catherton
stated that this was a common practice-
abroad where in some of the countries
the theaters are an integral part of the
government and the goveinment has the
right to tax the public in that manner
whenever money is needed for specific
purposes.
Judge Brackett delivered a masterful
argument in opposition to the bill, cover-
ing every feature of the theatrical and
moving picture industry which the pro-
vision of the bill touched unjustly. He
explained in detail the manner in which
the big theatrical productions come into
Boston, what the per centage system was
and the sinall profit the Boston theaters
were deriving this season. He told of the
general condition of theatrical affairs
throughout the country and applied his
same line of reasoning to films and mov-
ing picture houses.
Lost Money on Gross Receipts of
$300,000.
Judge Brackett declared that one Bos-
ton house last year that handled gross
receipts amounting to $300,000 lost money
and said that 90 per cent, of the produc-
tions in New York last year also went be-
hind. He' cited an instance of another
Boston theater that did a gross busi-
ness last year of $200,000, and at the end
of the season was $8,500 in the hole. He
said if such a law as the one proposed
by Mr. Fuller had been in effect at that
time the owners of the theater would
have been compelled to pay the tax and
their losses would have amounted to
something like $16,000. The attorney
stubbornly maintained that taxation
where it meant a loss was manifestly un-
fair. He said that if any tax was levied
at all it should be levied upon the profits
of a theater or moving picture house and
not the gross receipts as it is often the
case that the margin of profit to the
owner or person running the house is
practically nil.
Continuing his same line of argument
Judge Brackett showed the members of
the committee where the Boston theater
proprietors were paying taxes to the city
of Boston on real estate and other prop-
erty, to the state in the shape of a cor-
poration tax and a war tax to the United
States. He then explained how diflicult
It was to fix the value of a film or the
scenery of a theatrical production.
Scenery which may have cost $100,-
000 for one production may not be
worth $20 for any other purpose, he
said, and the same Is true of films. A
film today, he declared, may be worth
thousands of dollars, but in a few weeks
from now it may not be worth anything.
A gross receipt tax, Judge Brackett de-
clared, would be a burden upon the man-
ager or owner of a house and a. tax upon
the public, who attend theaters and mov-
ing pictures shows, would be extremely
hard to handle and decidedly unpopular.
Not In Sympathy With Measure.
"A tax is always unpopular with the
person who has to pay it," commented
Rep. Catheron and the remark brought
a laugh from those gathered at the hear-
ing. From the outset it was apparent
that a majority of the members of the
committee were not in sympatl)-y "with
the measure and shortly after the hear-
ing was over they went into executive
session and voted it down. The surprise
came in the Senate the next day, how-
ever, when Senator Gifford hung up th"
sign of impending trouble by asking for
a postponement.
The Other Bills.
There is considerable mystery con-
cerning the whereabouts and the delay
upon the thirty and twenty-five minute
intermission bills. These were among the
first bills to be referred to the joint com-
mittee on mercantile affairs, but that is
as far as they have gone. No action has
been taken on either of them, and up to
this week a date had not been fixed for
a hearing on either one of them. The
le,gislative committee of the Moving Pic-
ture Exhibitors' League of Massachu-
setts has been on the lookout for these
bills and the opposition is so strong and
so safely entrenched behind facts that it
is not at all unlikely that both of these
hills will be withdrawn.
A CHURCH THEATER.
St. Peter's at Dorchester Opens Picture
House.
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Dor-
chester. Mass.. one of the largest par-
ishes in the archdiocese of Boston, has
February 19, 1916
Opened a moving picture theater. The
house is under the immediate direction
of the Rev. Mgr. Peter Ronan, pastor of
St. Peter's, and has proved to be one of
tlie most successful enterprises of its kind
in Boston.
Since the theater was opened a few
weelts ago the attendance has grown
from nothing to nearly 2,000 at each per-
formance, and this, it is claimed, without
interfering with private enterprises of
the same kind in the same neighborhood.
Father Ronan started the enterprise to
furnish clean entertainment for the boys
and girls of the parish on Saturday after-
noon and the idea became so popular
that it was decided to run a show in the
evening for the benefit of the adults.
The films were carefully selected. The
latest releases ^vere shown and the grown-
ups became as enthusiastic as the young-
sters. As a result the Roman Alemorial,
a large auditorium erected a year or two
ago by the parishioners of St. Peter's, is
filled every Monday and Wednesday eve-
ning:, and it is now planned to run a show
every night.
The enterprise has attracted a great
deal of interest in and about Boston and
the pastors of churches of all denomina-
tions are watching the experiment of cre-
ating and solidifying a parish spirit
through the medium of an amusement en-
terprise run on business principles under
the auspices of the church authorities.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Newark Salesman Leads.
^A'illiam Osborne, the salesman for the
Newark branch of the General Film, 16-
18 Beaver street, led the list of film sales-
men for the last two weeks, according to
"General News," the publication of the
General Film. The Newark man is ex-
ceedingly proud of his feat, and says that
it will be quite a time before he will
relinquish his first-place position.
NEWARK NEWS LETTER.
By Jacob Kalter. Newark fSlO Century
Bldg.) Correspondent of Moving
Picture World.
Arrest in Jersey City.
For opening his place last Sunday in
defiance of the Blue Laws of New Jersey,
Manager Aaron Lowenthal, of the moving
picture theater at 131 Brunswick street.
was arrested.
Up to Lodi's Chief.
Lodl, N. J. — .\ request for permission
to run Sunday moving picture shows at
the Star theater, Lodi, N. J., from the St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, was referred to
the police committee.
Glauber with Universal.
Lee Gainsborg, manager of the local
Universal Exchange, announces the ap-
pointment of Samuel Glauber as chief
roadman for •northei'n New Jersey. Mr.
Glauber already reports excellent book-
ings.
Theater Incorporation.
The Newark Heights Theater Corpora-
tion, Inc., with an office at 53 Fairmount
avenue, Jersey City, filed articles of in-
corporation with the county clerk last
week. William C. Mundt is named as
resident agent. The capital is $10,000.
of which $1,000 is paid in. The incor-
porators are Charles C. Moskowitz, Leo-
pold Friedman and Henry J. Hoebel. The
company will run theaters and other
amusement enterprises.
New Theater for Hackettstown.
The old Star theater, Hackettstown,
N. J., is being torn down, and in its place
will be constructed a modern up-to-the
minute moving picture theater seating
650. The population of the town is only
2,715, but the owners, Klotz & Ackley,
expect to make it a paying venture. They
will either operate it themselves, or lease
the house when it is completed.
Hoboken's New Theater.
The new Liberty theater, the pretty lit-
tle moving picture house now in con-
struction at corner of First and Grand
streets, Hoboken, N. J., will be ready for
occupancy about March 1. The building
is very attractive, and although the house
seats but 350, it has a small balcony.
The house has been built under the di-
rection of F. Tiscornia, the owner.
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cured the exclusive New Jersey state
rights to two well-known features, "The
Waif," a five-reel Aurora Film, and "Life
Without Soul," also five reels, of the
Ocean Film.
Lyceum, Orange, Closed.
The Lyceum theater. Main street.
Orange, was recently closed because of
alterations, and the installation of new
opera chairs.
Another Paterson House.
The beautiful new playhouse, now in
course of construction on Main street,
Paterson, will be opened March 1. The
new sliowhouse has contracted for World
and Equitable programs.
De Luxe Changes.
The De Luxe theater, 404 South Orange
avenue, is now under the management of
L. Miller, formerly manager of the Ridge-
wood Opera House, Ridgewood, N. J.
Observes First Anniversary.
The U. S. Palace, Main street, Orange,
N. J., of which D. J. Shepherd is the
manager, observed its first anniversary
during the week of Feb. 7. The Palace
is owned by the U. S. Amusement Com-
pany, Frank G. Hall, president.
Singer Secures Features.
Samuel Singer, new manager of the
Royal Feature Film Company, has se-
G. W. ERDMANN PROMOTED.
By Billy Bison, Buffalo Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
BUFF.\LO, N. T., Jan. 29. — Film men
will be interested to know of tlie ap-
pointment of G. W. Erdmann as manager
of the Cleveland, O.,
office of the Victor
Film Service Com-
pany.
Mr. Erdmann is a
well known film
man. having served
in the capacity of
manager of the Bi-
jou Dream in Buf-
falo during the
early days of mo-
tion pictures. Later
Mr. Erdmann was
chosen to open and
manage the Elm- "~
wood theater, Buffalo's beautiful neigh-
borhood house. Mr. Erdmann severed his
connection with the Elmwood last summer
and since that time has been acting as
road man for the Buffalo office of the Vic-
tor Film Service, selling Broadway Uni-
versal Features (now Red Feather Fea-
tures).
Mr. Erdmann has already assumed
charge of the Cleveland branch and his
many friends in Buffalo and throughout
.! lie glad to hear of his ad-
vancement.
G. AV. lOrdmnnn.
More Censorship Arrests
Norristown, Pennsylvania, Managers Charged With Exhibiting Picture Not Approved
by State Board of Censors Deny the Accusations — Will Vigorously Defend
Themselves — Censors Playing With Dangerous Rope.
.Special to Moving Picture World from Philadelphia News Service.
PH1L.\DELPH1.\, PA. — The State Board
of Censors have once more re-
sumed activities in this section of Penn-
sylvania, with the result that the pro-
prietors of five moving picture tiieatres
in Norristown, Pa., are defendants in an
action charging them with exhibiting pic-
tures not approved by the Board. The
exhibitors have denied the accusations to
a man and are preparing to vigorously
defend themselves against the charges.
We simply must hand it to our great
board of censors, as they are on the "job"
at all stages of the game, and in fact,
they are all over the "job." It is a scien-
tific fact that poison counteracts poison
and maybe some day these uncalled for
activities will porve to the public at large
what a joke our board of censors are
proving themselves to be.
the exhibitors of this locality that he
now the agent for Speer carbons.
Wilmington, Del., Has New Theater.
Mr. J. N. Ginns. of the Wilmington
.Amusement Company, was a recent vis-
itor in this city and announces the open-
ing of a new theater in Wilmington.
While here he paid a Visit to the Swaab
Film Service and before departing pur-
chased a quantity of equipment. Including
several 6 b motor driven projecting ma-
chines.
KLINE POSTER CO. MOVES.
The Kline Poster Rental and Booking
Office, George Kline, manager, has moved
from 1305 Vine Street to 1307 Vine Street.
The new office is decorated in a most ele-
gant and elaborate manner and is at
present the talk of the moving picture
industry in Philadelphia.
In addition to the poster rental business,
a vaudeville booking office for theatre
circuits, banquets, clubs, hotels and the
like, is conducted in conjunction with the
picture trarlf^. George Eennethum, a w^ell-
known moving picture man, handling this
end of the work. A vast opportunity is
presented to this concern and It would
not be at all surprising if it expanded
until it became one of the largest offices
of its kind in the country. Messrs. Kline
and Bennethum have the good wishes of
the local trade.
New Theater at Pleasantville, N. J.
Exhibitor Zimmerman, well known In
local moving picture circles, has recently
opened a new theatre in Pleasantville,
N. J., which he has christened the Pleas-
antville theater. He purchased much of
his equipment from the CalehufE Supply
Company of Philadelphia.
Swaab Has Speer Carbons.
IMr. Swaab. of the Swaab Film Service,
1327 Vine street, wishes to announce to
Bill Wert Finds Business Good.
Bill Wert, of the Calehuff Supply Com-
pany, 1301 Race street, returned recently
from an extenedd trip throughout the
coal regions of Pennsylvania. He reports
business as being of an entirely satisfac-
tory nature with exhibitors in Wilkes-
Barre. Shamokin, Hazelton, Shenandoah,
Bloomsburg and adjoining towns and de-
clares that he transacted considerable
business while on the trip. He placed
several projecting machines in some of
the theatres in that region along with
several thousands of dollars' worth of
other equipment. Local moving picture
supply houses are now encountering a de-
cided scarcity of good carbons, the Ger-
man supply being practically exhausted
and it is common knoweldge that do-
mestic carbons are of a decidedly Infe-
rior quality.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 191ft
Hopewell, the Magic City
Big Virginia City Built With Aladdin-Like Rapidity by the Du Pont Powder Com-
pany and Recently Burned Springs Up Again — Nearly a Score of Picture
Theaters Projected — Many Already Doing Business.
By Clarence L. Linz. Washington Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
WASHINGTON, D. C— H. B. Friedman,
traveling representative of tiie Wasli-
Ington ofBce of the World Film Corpora-
tion, has just returned from a trip which
took him into Maryland, Virginia and
North Carolina. Mr. Friedman states that
there is a slight but very noticeable im-
provement in business conditions through-
out that section. He spe&ks particularly
of Hopewell, Va., which is fast getting
into shape after the fire which destroyed
the motion picture theaters there. He
states that there are nearly a score of
new motion picture houses projected for
Hopewell, although many of these are
thus far paper propositions. However,
there will be several new ones opened
during the coming few weeks.
The Marcelle is the name of a new
house for which ground has just been
broken on Broadway, which is to be erect-
ed at a cost of about $8,000 by a corpora-
tion of which S. A. Xippas is a leading
member. It is to have a marble front,
while the interior will be done in Dutch
style of decoration. This is to be a very
attractive theater.
There is still another house for which
ground has already been broken on prop-
erty owned by E. H. Witten. This theater
is to have seating accommodations for
about 350 people. It is stated that Mr.
Witten will lease the theater when com-
pleted to some one having a knowledge
of the business.
A house for which no name has yet
been selected is to be opened within a
very few days by Paul Niewman. This
will also have a seating capacity of about
350.
Mr. Harris, formerly manager of the
Superior theater in Richmond, Va., has as-
sociated himself with a Mr. Harris, a
prominent attorney of Richmond, under
the firm name of Poindexter & Harris.
They are to open a feature house in the
very near future. It is said that some
little trouble was experienced in getting
material and equipment for this house
by reason of the railroad embargo, which
has greatly embarrassed the movement of
all kinds of freight.
Still another new motion picture thea-
ter which will be ready for opening some
time in March is that being erected for
D. Saltzman, on Railroad avenue, which
will have an accommodation for about
400 people.
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Hampton, Va., Notes.
The Dixie theater in Hampton. Va., a
house catering to the colored trade and
managed by S. A. Webb, is being en-
larged to accommodate about 400 people.
The Alhambra is the name of another
colored house which is being erected by
a Mr. Anderson and which the latter
hopes will be ready for opening within
the next two or three weeks. This house
is opposite the Dixie theater. It will
have a seating capacity of about 360.
The Savoy theater, in Hampton, for-
merly operated by a Mr. Lindsey, was
recently abandoned and dismantled. The
fixtures, etc., were purchased by Mr.
Anderson and will be set up in the Al-
hambra theater.
Preparedness Film in Norfolk.
At the Strand theater in Norfolk. Va..
during a showing of "The Battle Cry of
Peace," the demand for admission was so
great that it is said that about two
thousand people were turned away. There
was no advance sale of reserved seats,
but tickets were sold based on the capa-
city of the house. Tickets purchased for
matinee performances assured their hold-
ers to a seat if presented before 2:30
p. m., while tickets for the evening per-
formance were required to be presented
before 8:30 p.m. The holder neglecting
to do so had to run the risk of standing
up to see the photoplay.
Virginia Notes.
It is rumored that the Wells interests
in Richmond. Va.. are negotiating for the
control of the Strand theater, in that city.
The Little theater, formerly operated
by H. W. Robertson in a store in Coving-
ton, Va., has been removed to the Masonic
Hall, where a larger seating capacity is
available. It is said that the erection of
a modern theater building is contemplated
by the operators of this house.
E. D. Hines, of Roanoke, Va., who re-
cently took over the Paramount theater
in that place, has changed the name of
the house to the Jefferson and is now
running a picked program of features
with an admission charge of fifteen cents.
The Wells interests in Richmond, which
recently took over the Superior theater,
have renamed that house the Odeon. This
house reports an exceptionally heavy at-
tendance at the showing of "Damaged
Goods." A rather strange feature in this
connection was the fact that the matinee
performances eclipsed those of the eve-
ning and were largely attended by women
and girls.
A, J. Harlow, owner of the Wilber thea-
ter, at Orange, Va., in addition to con-
ducting a first-class moving picture thea-
ter, has an ice plant, an electric plant,
is an undertaker and a parson, conducts
an ice cream, candy and cigar store, and
has a lunch room.
Interesting Notes from National Capital
What Emergency War Tax on Theaters Brings In to Uncle Sam— Customs Rates
on Pathescopes — Exhibitors and Exchange Men — Notes.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
WASHINGTON, D. C— During the month
of December. 1915, the Federal treas-
ury was enriched by $15,852.84 by the col-
lection of the tax on theaters, concert
halls and museums assessed under the
provisions of the so-called War Emer-
gency Revenue Law of October 22, 1913.
During the period from July 1 to Decem-
ber 31, there was collected from this
same source the sum of $340,294.98.
In December, 1915, circuses pnid in
$79.17 and "all other exhibitions" $805.26.
During the six months' period ending with
December 31, the former paid $5,079.35,
and the latter $19,362.88.
Pathescope Customs Rates.
The assistant attorney general at New
York has been instructed to file in the
name of the secretary of the treasury, an
application with the United States Court
of Customs Appeals for a review of the
decision of th'S Board of United States
General Appraise.-s wherein certain mo-
tion picture machines, known as Pathe-
scopes, which hai been assessed with
duty at the rate of 35 per cent, ad valorem
under paragraph 93 of the Tariff Act of
October 3, 1913, "for optical instruments
and frames and mountings for the same,"
were held dutiable by the board at the
rate of 25 per cent, ad valorem under
paragraph 94 of that law as frames and
mountings for projection lenses.
E. R. Hass to Travel for World Film.
E. R. Hass, who was formerly connected
with the Times-Dispatch, of Richmond,
Va.. has recently accepted a position with
the World Film as traveling representa-
tive of the Washington office. Mr. Hass
is now making a very successful trip
through North Carolina for this concern.
Local Fox Exchange Grows.
Extensive improvements are under sv.iy
at the local Fox exchange on Ninth ave-
nue. The business at this office has grown
to such an extent of late as to necessitate
enlarging the present quarters. The ship-
ping department particularly has been
overcrowded and to remedy this condi-
tion, work has been commenced on the
upper fioor of the building to make it
suitable for use as a poster storeroom
and shipping department. Huge racks
are being put up for the accommodatio.T
of the posters and a stairw.ny is being
erected from the rear of the tiim shipping
department. In addition to this an ele-
vator is to be installed for the prompt
movement of paper.
In commenting on the several changes
in the office. Manager Carl F. Senning
stated that the removal of the posters and
heralds and other advertising matter to
the floor above would greatly lessen the
fire risk, in addition to giving the much
needed additional room. In addition to
this improvement, he has caused the light-
ing system to be remodeled, and motors
are being installed on the rewinding ta-
bles.
S. J. Mayer Goes to V-L-S-E.
S. J. Mayer, formerly traveling repre-
sentative for the World Film, has sev-
ered his connection w^ith that firm and
joined the forces of the V-L-S-E in this
city in a similar capacity.
Earle E. Reese with Metro.
Earle E. Reese, formerly of the Ex-
hibitors' Co-operative Booking Agency, is
now with Metro, and will travel through
the West Virginia territory.
A. J. Nelson Heads Local G. F.
Exchange.
A. J. Nelson, who has been ''connected
with the New York office of the General
Film for the past five years, three years
of which he spent as traveling represen-
tative, has succeeded J. A. Koerpel as
manager of the Washington exchange of
that company.
Cunningham's Good Batting.
Manager Cunningham, of the local Mu-
tual exchange, is considerably elated by
reason of the fact that his office leads all
others of that company throughout the
country in booking "The Girl and the
Game."
Distributes the Castles Film.
The Metro Film Service Company, inc.,
with offices in the Strand building, at
Ninth and D streets. Northwest, is greatly
extending its activities. It has secured
the rights of distribution in Maryland,
Delaware and the District of Columbia
for "The Whirl of Life," with Mr. and
Mrs. Vernon Castle starring, and for West
Virginia and the South on "Virtue." This
company announces that it is about to add
a number of other features ;Thich it will
handle in connection with tiie regular
Metro output.
Big Run of "Peace" Film.
All sorts of records have been broken
in Washington by "The Battle Cry of
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1163
Peace," and so great was t}ie business
done by Tom Moore at the Strand dur-
ing the two weeks' running of (his pro-
duction that he is going: to give it an-
other week there. There has been an
awful rush for this feature, for it is de-
clared to be the most successi'ul one ever
shown in the National Capital. Tlie far:t
that it is so much in demand made it
impossible for Mr. Moore to get it for
three continuous weeks, so that he had
to allow one week to elapse after the
completion of the first two weeks.
Heretofore, a week's showing of a photo-
play was the limit, and even with respect
to the legitimate stage no production has
ever had so extended a run. Another re-
markable thing about this extended exhi-
bition is the fact that the white popula-
tion of "Washington is limited to aDout
250,000 people and ordinarily a theater
manager would hardly take a chance of
a three weeks' run with so limited a
number to draw from.
Pittsburgh Ball Ready
St. Valentine's Day, February 14, to See Biggest Event of Filmdom's Social Year-
Many Film Players and Directors Have Accepted Invitations to Be Present-
Men Who Have Charge of Arrangements.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
Crandall's Theater Not Affected.
The fact that the property which houses
Crandall's theater at Ninth and E streets,
Noi'thwest, has recently changed hands,
■will have no effect upon the management
of that house, according to a statement
made by Harry M. Crandall, president of
the Crandall Amusement Company, to the
Washington correspondent of the MOV-
ING PICTURE WORLD. This company
has a lease on the property at a rental of
$7,500 per year, which will run some time
in 1918, at which time of expiration it
can be renewed for another five-year
period at an annual rental of $0,000 per
year.
Mrs. Lena Haga Leases the Raphael.
The lease of tlie Raphael theater, at
Ninth and O streets. Northwest, has been
transferred by James HoUoway to Mrs.
Lena Haga, who will hereafter conduct
the business. The present lease will run
for about two years more, but it contains
a clause providing for an extension upon
its expiration. The theater was erected
about four years ago and has a seating
capacity of approximately 500.
PITTSBURGH, PA— All is in readiness
for the biggest event in years in mov-
ing picture circles of this territory — the
first ball of the Pittsburgh Screen Club,
to be held in Motor Square Garden, St.
Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. With daily
meetings of the various committees and
weekly sessions of the entire organiza-
tion, the members of the Club have left
nothing undone which will insure a bril-
liant success from every standpoint.
H. R. Kesler, president of the Club, an-
nounces that acceptances have been re-
ceived from a majority of the leading di-
rectors, managers and film actors, and the
indications are that the greatest gather-
ing of moving picture stars ever brought
together in Pittsburgh will be here
The list of patrons is headed by Daniel
Frohman and includes many of the most
prominent theatrical producers, public
officials and business men of the country.
It has been decided to give a portion of
the receipts to the Actors' Fund of
America.
The hall has had widespread and very
effective advertising, not only in the city
but throughout this entire territory, and
the sale of seats has reached large pro-
portions. The following film men had
charge of promoting the affair in the
various sections: Downtown, J. G. Long;
Northside, A. H. McClelland: Southside,
Clarence Mathias: Hilltop, Harry Me-
gowan: Wylie and Center, M. Feitler;
Lawrenceville and Bloomfield, W. J. Bern-
ardi; outer Fifth avenue, R. Stolz; Oak-
land, G. E. Ainsworth; Washington, Pa.,
and Wheeling, W. Va., G. E. Ainsworth;
Beaver Valley, H. Goldberg; Kane and
Cory, Pa., John Smith; Steubenville, O.,
Mr. Pulaski; Greenburg, Pa., Mr. Rema-
Want To Stop Film Show Nuisances
Cleveland Exhibitors to Be Rid of "Obnoxious Patronage" — First Offender Caught
and Fined — Action Against Stores That Sell "Stink Balls."
By Hubert Persons, Cleveland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. — The war which
motion picture proprietors in this city
have commenced to rid their houses of
disorderly and obnoxious patronage, came
to a climax this week in the Juvenile
Court, when Judge Addams fined La Vern
Buell, sixteen years old, 33S9 West 99th
street, $10 on a charge of disorderly con-
duct.
Samuel Bullock, a member of the execu-
tive committee of the Exliibitors' League,
testified against the youth, declaring that
Buell drove patrons from his theater last
Sunday by throwing a vile smelling chem-
ical compound about the place. Bullock
traced Buell from the theater, followed
him on the street and caused his arrest.
Now Managers Bullock, H. A. Rosen-
berg, of the Cosy theater on Loraine ave-
nue, and President Sawyer of the Exhibit-
ors' League, are preparing for a crusade
on storekeepers who sell chemical com-
pounds under the pleasing name of "stink
balls." Evidence is to be presented to the
county prosecutor.
According to Sawyer, an Ohio la"w makes"
the sale of such articles a crime, rather
than a misdemeanor, and the law has
rarely been enforced because of the se-
verity of the punishment stipulated in the
statute. However, the picture men declare
they intend to end forever the sale of
such compounds in Cleveland.
has taken under advisement action on a
recent demand of local film exchanges for
weekly payments in advance for films.
Members of the League discussed the mat-
ter at a recent meeting and were divided
as to whether the exchanges wsre entitled
to such protection or whether the business
as a whole would not be benefited by an
advance payment rule.
A Big Hit.
The Metro film, "Man and His Soul,"
which opened last Sunday as the feature
at the Alhambra, was screened seven
times on the opening day, before a total
audience of more than six thousand. The
picture has drawn crowds all week.
Another attendance record has been
made at the Strand theater with the
World photoplay, "A Price for Folly."
League and Pay-in-Advance Policy.
The film committee of the Northeastern
Ohio Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
At Work on a Film.
The staff of the new Reserve Photo
Plays Company, of which Robert Mc-
Laughlir. , former manager of the Colonial
theater. Is president, is at work on its
first film Johnny Ray and Mrs. Emma
Ray are Vhe "stars" of the company, with
Ralph Cummings, formerly of the Kalem
Company, as director. The company's
present studio is at 717 Superior avenue.
A larger studio is to be built at Rocky
River, a suburb of Cleveland, in a few
months. Rocky River has scenery espe-
cially adapted to the making of outdoor
pictures.
ley; Uniontown, Pa., Louis Sitnek; Al-
toona. Pa., Jake Silverman.
M. C. HUGHES HEADS EXCHANGE,
A. S. Davis, manager of tlie Independ-
ent Film Exchange, owned by the Uni-
versal, has resigned his position with that
company and will retire from the film
field to look after other business inter-
ests. Mr. Davis sold the exchange to the
Universal on July 1, of last year, but was
prevailed upon to continue as its head
until a suitable man could be found to
succeed him. His withdrawal from the
moving picture industry, where he has
been a familiar figure for many years, is
viewed with regret by exhibitors through-
out western Pennsylvania.
Mr. Davis' successor is M. C. Hughes,
who has taken over the management and
is continuing the exchange under the
same policy and with the same force of
employes as heretofore. Mr. Hughes was
with the General Film Company for four
years, and was manager of the office at
Atlanta, Ga., during the past year. Al-
though a young man, Mr. Hughes' wide
experience in the film business assures
for him the fullest measure of success in
his new connection.
BUYS BIJOU AT BRUSHTON.
The Bijou theater 7707 Frankstown
avenue, Brushton, Pa,, has been sold by
V. L. Marks to Peary E. Lee, who took
over the house last week. Mr. Marks
bought the Bijou about a year and a half
ago and transformed it from a losing
proposition to a money-maker. While it
is a rather small theater, the big picture
shown, including Metro and Fox produc-
tions, enable the owner to do a nice busi-
ness at 10 cents admission. Mr. Marks
will open another house in that section in
the near future.
"As good as gold." "As white as
snow." "As fine as silk." Why do
other papers in this field invariably
try to compare with the standard of
the MOVING PICTURE WORLD?
There's a reason. *
Business Notes and News Briefs.
J. B. Buchanan, chief cameraman of the
Universal's Animated Weekly in the
Pittsburgh section, has arranged to take
pictures of the forthcoming reception, en-
tertainment and dance of the Pittsburgh
Screen Club, February 14. He will have
two cameras on the job.
The Palace theater at 859 East Ohio
street, Northside, Pittsburgh, has been
closed by its owner, A. J. Hanna, who is
now looking for a new location in that
section of the city in which to install his
equipment.
The Century Family theater. East Ohio
street, one of the newest theaters on the
Northside, has signed up for the Gold
Rooster Plays. The Lincoln theater,
Boggs avenue, has also contracted for
the Gold Rooster Plays. Harold Gauding
is the manager of this house, which is one
of the finest in the Pittsburgh district.
The Star theater, at Kane, Pa., recently
installed a Style R. Wurlitzer Orchestra
Organ and last week held a very success-
ful dedication of the instrument.
Application is being made for a state
charter of incorporation for the "Squirrel
Hill Amusement Company," one character
and object of which is to operate mov-
ing picture theaters in the Pittsburgh
district. The applicants are B. Wise, M.
Biowawsky and J. Biowawski.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19. 1916
Watchful Waiting
Kentucky Taking Note of Legislative Activities, Both in State Capital and in
Washington — Louisville Photoplay Association Holding Regular Meetings —
Amendment to Child Labor Lawr — Federal Censorship.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Louisville Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
LOUISVILLE. KY. — The Louisville
Plioto Play Association has been hold-
ing regular meetings during the past few
weeks, and is watching very closely the
developments in the state legislature an I
also in Congress. It is interesting to note
that no censorship bills have been intro-
duced in the present state legislature.
The organization has received copies of
the insurance code, applying to motion
picture houses, and has the matter well
in hand.
Amendment to Child Labor Law.
Exhibitors throughout the state f—
considerably interested in a bill "which
has been introduced into the legislature
and whicli recently received its first read-
ing before the state senate. This bill is
a measure providing an amendment to
the child labor law so that children under
16 years ot age may be permitted to per-
form in theaters and picture shows when
attended by their parents or adult cus-
todians. In the past the exhibitors have
been closely watched by the State Labor
Inspectors in order that young children
should not appear on the stages in ama-
teur affairs or in fact any kind of the-
atrical productions. Last season the local
authorities gave Eddy Poy a good deal of
trouble when the latter appeared with
his troupe at the Keith house.
Censorship Protest in Owensboro.
Moving picture men of Owensboro,
Ky., are strongly opposed to the measure
now l:)efore Congress for National Cen-
sorship and for making a charge of $1
for each 1,000 feet ot film so censored.
Manager Bleich, of the Empress and
Queen theaters, and one of the leading
motion picture men of the state, has gone
on record as opposing such a bill, stating
that in his opinion such a law would be
in direct opposition to liberty. Manager
Bleich said; "Imagine a system of justice
under which every business man was
compelled to come into court, before en-
tering upon any transaction, and to pay
the cost of a proceeding to prove that he
was guiltless of any illegal intent, on a
purely arbitrary summons, unsupported
by a shred of evidence. That is what
censorship by statute does to the moving
picture producer.
Manager Tim Pedley. of the Grand
theater is equally opposed. He said:
"Censorship belongs to monarchies, not to
republics. Any action taken to censor
any business which is legal within itself
is unjust. The business of showing mo-
tion pictures is a legitimate business. It
is conducted, in virtually every instance,
by men of character and uprightness.
Why surround the motion picture busi-
ness with a system of censorship lilve
mail of a warring nation. The public ex-
pression is the best censorship in the
world and the picture men know it." The
moving picture men of Kentucky arc
bombarding their Congressmen with let-
ters in which the Kentucky representa-
tives are asked to use their influence
against the proposed measure.
common and an equal number of shares
of preferred. The incorporators are all
residents of Detroit, Mich., but W. D. and
R. V. McRae came to Louisville several
weeks ago to open tlie theater whicli has
been in operation now for a little over a
montli. The company proposes to operate
other theaters besides the Strand, and
will conduct theatrical exhibitions, con-
certs, lectures and moving picture exhi-
bitions.
STRAND HAS $100,000 CAPITAL.
The .Strand Theater Company has
filed articles of incorporation listing its
capital stock at $100,000. The company
operates the .Strand theater, formerly the
Masonic theater, at Louisville. The stock
Is divided into 5.000 shares of common
and 5,000 shares of preferred with a par
value of $10 per share. The company
places its debt limit at $50,000.
The incorporators are W. D. and Roy
v. McRae. each with 1,337 shares of com-
mon and 1,337 shares of preferred, and
Milton A. McRae, with 1,336 shares ot
VALUE OF FILM INSTRUCTION.
Dean John L. Patterson, of the Univer-
sity of Louisville, has been requested by
the Government Bureau of Commercial
Economics and the National Bureau of
Education to make a test among the
students in the local college. Fifty volun-
teers from various classes in the univer-
sity will be divided into three sections.
One section will hear the reading of a
lecture on "Farming with Dynamite." A
second section "will see the film illustrat-
ing the lecture, while a third section will
both hear tlie lecture and see tlie filr
No sectijon will be allowed to take notes.
T'wenty-four hours afterward the three
sections are to take the examination
questions issued for that purpose, and ten
days later a second section of questions
and three montlis later a third set.
The object of this test is in the first
place to determine which records more
permanently, the eye or the ear, to those
■who are accustomed to ear memory; sec-
ondly, to determine how much is forgot-
ten, from the psychological viewpoint, in
twenty-four hours, ten days and three
months.
A similar test is being made for the De-
partment of the Interior, at Washington,
by several of the prominent institutions
of learning in the country.
SAID HE WAS JACK PICKFORD.
Louisville exhibitors liave been trying
to figure out tlie "game" of a young man
who recently visited some of the local
houses and endeavored to impersonate
Jack Piclvford, of the illustrious Pick-
ford family. The man had a number of
personal cards reading "Jack Pickford,
Riverside Drive. New York." Upon visit-
ing one of the exhibitors he stated that
he. his sister Mary, Owen Moore, Alice
Joyce and Tom Moore had stopped off in
Louisville for a day while en route from.
California to Jacksonville, Fla., and that
while in Louisville a few scenes would be
taken for a picture known as "Evidence."
Upon inquiring at the Seelback Hotel,
where the impersonator stated the party
was stopping, it was found that the of.
ficial of the hotel had no record of the
party, and would have recognized any
member of the party who might have
registered under another name. Ac-
cording to one of the exliibitors the im-
personator was harmless and apparently
hopeless.
display attracted a great deal of attention
and the first day's run of the picture was
so good that it was continued for two or
three days, other pictures being laid On
the shelf. In fact the first two days
business handled with this picture made
the best two days' business handled by
the theater in months, in spite of bad
weather conditions.
Chosen Local Notes of Interest.
The Alamo Theater ot Louisville is
using reams of newspaper just now in
advertising "The Strange Case of Mary
Page." Full page and smaller advertise-
ments have been run. The publicity is
accompanied by many cuts made from
scenes in the picture.
The Thomas Opera House of Horse
Cave, Ky.. has been re-opened and is now
sliowing the Paramount features on Fri-
day and Saturday nights, two shows be-
ing given each of these evenings.
Commissioner of Agriculture Matt Co-
hen, of Frankfort, Ky., has announced
that his appointments have finally been
approved by Gov. A. O. Stanley. One of
these appointments is that of Mrs. Charles
H. Musgrove, of Louisville, as chief
woman labor inspector. Mrs. Musgrove
succeeds Miss Madge Nave. Miss Nave,
while in office, broke up all amateur per-
formances in local moving picture shows,
threatening prosecutions if such per-
formances were allowed to continue.
The Clifton theater in the Eastern part
of the city recently began publishing a
community paper which is known as
"The Clifton Truth." The paper will be
devoted to the interests of the theater,
but will carry a few advertisements of
neigliboring merchants.
Arrangements have been made whereby
the serial, "The Girl and the Game," has
been transferred from the Novelty the-
ater to the Orpheum theater. Judge W. A.
Kinney, of the latter house, has made ar-
rangements "Whereby a n"iiniature steam
locomotive, formerly used to pull a minia-
ture train at one of the public parks, will
shortly be placed in front of the theater,
and an engineer will be employed to oper-
ate this engine which "will be run on a
sort of treadmill. This idea should at-
tract a world of attention and draw good
attendances. The Orpheum has been play-
ing railroad pictures with marked suc-
cess.
Stunt to Boost "Spirit of the Poppy."
A novel stunt was recently "pulled" at
the Casino theater during the showing of
the Chinatown picture, "The Spirit of the
Poppy." Bunks were arranged on botli
sides of the lobby and a number of supes
were hired to "lay up" in these bunks.
Other supes took parts of Chinamen, and
cooked pills and passed the pipes. The
pipes were borrowed from the city of-
ficials who obtained them in raiding some
of the former opium dens in the city.
Myriads of small lights, of various colors,
were arranged in the lobby, and a super
dressed as a Devil flitted back"ward and
forward from bunk to bunk. The lobby
TENNESSEE NEWS LETTER.
B.v G. D. Crane. Chattanooga Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
Tennessee Realty & Leasing Co. Elects.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-fAt a recent
meeting of the stockholders and di-
rectors of the Tennessee Realty & Leas-
ing Co., of Chattanooga. Tenn.. R. L. Wat-
kins was elected rnanager of the Majestic
theater to succeed himself and Howell
Graham, who for several months have
jointly managed the playhouse. The
former board of directors was re-elected.
The directors are H. L. Sperry. of Nash-
ville; Leo Brock, of Nashville; R. L.
Watkins. of Chattanooga; Howell Gra-
ham, of Chattanooga; L. M. Price, of
Nashville, and D. P. Henderson, of Chat-
tanooga. The officers are H. S. Sperry,
president, and R. L. Watkins. secretary-
treasurer. Mr. Graham, until recently,
was interested in the operation of sev-
eral moving picture theaters in addition
to the Majestic.
New Programs in Memphis.
C. P. Bridges, of the Majestic Amuse-
ment Company, of Memphis. Tenn.., re-
cently announced that the con"ipany had
closed a deal whereby Ihe Majestic
Amusement Company would sliow Tri-
angle films in certain houses ot the blir
Majestic sti-ing in Memphis. Majestic
theaters Nos. 1 and 2 "will be devoted to
the big features, and Old Majestic No. 1
wnll be used for varied bills of shorter
films. On Sunday, Majestic No. 2 will
show short bills, hO"wever. The Majestic
Amusement Company is now showing Tri-
angle. Paramount, Metro, World, Mutual
Fehruarv 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1165
Masterpictures and Fox features at its
houses besides numerous short attrac-
tions.
Prices at Majestic in Chattanooga.
The Majestic theater, of Chattanooga,
which shows vaudeville and pictures, and
pictures in the summer, has just an-
nounced that prices at the popular Mar-
ket-street house have been raised, due to
higlier cost tor films and plays at the the-
ater. Matinee prices have been raised five
cents for the orchestra and balcony, and
ten cents for the boxes. Night prices have
been raised ten cents for the orchestra,
five cents for the balcony and fifteen cents
on box seats.
Business Notes in Tennessee.
\\'. A. Sheets, manager of the Vendome
theater of Nashville, Tenn.. held over the
film "The Birth of A Nation" for a second
weeks' run, the first week having proven
very satisfactory, and upwards of 20,000
people having seen the play. On January
31, the first day of the second week's run,
every Confederate soldier in the vicinity
of Nashville was invited to attend an. I
see the play as a guest of the company.
Two shows were given daily during the
engagement, one starting at 2:30 in the
afternoon, and the second show at 8:15 in
the evening.
The Strand theater, the new Main street
theater of Chattanooga, employed a spe-
cial orchestra during a one day showing
of "Anna Karenina," one of the superb
photo play events of the season. The play
was well advertised in the local news-
papers and drew capacity attendance.
REEL PLAYERS IN ATLANTA.
By A. M. Beatty, Atlanta Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
"Silent Bill" Haddock and Many Others
Appear at the Lyric.
ATLANTA. GA. — This city had the op-
portunity Monday to observe reel actor
folks. The stage fright they betrayed on
the boards of the Lyric when "Silent Bill"
Haddock, the Gaumont director who pro-
duced the night's main offering, "As a
Woman Sows," introduced them with bits
of studio banter, was enough to show they
are just plain, genuine human beings.
It was the first time that a collection
of screen stars had ever appeared in the
city. Despite the rain, a packed house
greeted them. An ovation was accorded
"Silent Bill" Haddock as he strode before
the "foots."
He prophesied a huge success for the
Lyric with its policy of Mutual Master-
pictures de Luxe, and then called upon
Miss Marguerite Courtot, the pretty little
heroine of the "Ventures of Marguerite,"
a series of film adventures written around
a girl's escapades. She was wan and
trembling and held the director's hand.
She spoke a few words and gave way to
her leading man, Sidney Mason.
Lucille Taft and Ida Sheppard, Gertrude
Robinson and Lillian Martin, came from
the wings in their turns, blushing and
bowing.
Then came one, John Reinhard, a villain
of the deepest dye, side-burns, an insidious
mustache and a wicked gleam in his eye.
The house recognized his type the moment
it laid eyes upon him. Some wanted to
hiss. Others wanted to voice protest, but
all succeeded only in giving him a healthy
"hand."
If the Lyric continues in the manner in
which it embarked Monday night, it
should be one of the south's most success-
ful picture theaters. "The Thorough-
bred," a five-part Mutual picture, was
shown Tuesday as the main offering, with
special program of diversified features.
The Lyric symphonic orchestra furnished
special adapted music.
On Health Dept. Warrant
Cincinnati Exhibitor Held Responsible for Unsanitary Condition of Theater by Chief
Sanitary Inspector — Requirement of 1,200 Cubic Feet of Air for Each Spectator
Not Found — Washroom Not Clean Enough.
By Kenneth C. Crain, Cincinnati Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CINCINNATI, OHIO. — That the health
department of this city meant busi-
ness recently when it announced that
there would be careful tests of the air in
theaters, and that prosecutions would fol-
low delinquency in the matter of proper
ventilation, was proved with extreme ade-
quacy last week when William H. Wilson,
manager of the Coliseum, at 404-408 Pearl
street, was arrested, charged with viola-
tion of the sanitary laws.
The warrant was issued on the affidavit
of W. C. Folsom, chief sanitary inspector
of the health department of Cincinnati,
and set forth that Mr. Wilson had tailed
to provide the required 1,200 cubic feet of
air for every auditor, and, furthermore,
that the theater is not sanitary, in that
the washroom is not kept as clean as could
be desired. The prosecution was the first
instituted under the health department's
crusade against unsanitary conditions in
tlieaters, and while it came as somewhat a
surprise, exhibitors for the most part have
put their houses in order, and have no
fear of the visits of inspectors.
C. & M. AMUSEMENT ELECTS.
The C. & M. Amusement Company, of
Marietta, Ohio, operating the Hippodrome
in that city and the Strand at Cambridge,
Ohio, held its annual meeting last w-eek,
the report of President Weber showing
that 1915 was the best year the company
ever had," in spite of adverse conditions.
The election of oflScers resulted in the re-
election of T. C. Weber as president, the
other officers being as follows: C. A.
Frantz, vice-persident; C. C. Middleswart,
secretary, and O. J. Sybert, treasurer.
MUST PAY FOR BURNED FILMS.
A jury at Hamilton, Ohio, recently found
a suit against Burton Leeds, a Middletown
exhibitor, a hard nut to crack. The ex-
hibitors' Feature Film Company filed the
suit, asking damages for injury' to three
reels in a fire in Leeds' theater. The trial
lasted two days, and a considerable
amount of expert evidence concerning ex-
hibition methods, film values, and the like,
was necessary in order to inform the jury
on the subject. A judgment of $317.50
against Leeds was finally awarded.
GRAND AT IRONTON OPENS.
The Grand theater, at Ironton, O., the
newest photoplay house in that thriving
town, opened its doors recently, with Clara
Kimball Young in "Marrying Money" as
the opening attraction. Manager Myers
gave his personal attention to the details
of decoration, fittings and the like, in con-
nection with the finishing of the house,
and the result achieved justifies the trouble
he took. Heating arrangements are espe-
cially good, and the way the Grand started
indicates that it is to have a prosperous
career.
Films at Mechanicsburg Opera House.
Mechanicsburg, O., now has a regular
attraction at the opera house, as Manager
Guckert, of Marysville, O., has taken
charge of the house to give moving picture
exhibitions, with an occasional vaudeville
act. He intends to redecorate the house and
otherwise to make it more attractive than
ever before, being much encouraged at the
way the town turned out to see the open-
in performance.
Wilson, who was a candidate for sheriff
last year, recently took pains to announce
that he is not permanently interested in
the picture business, as he intends to go
after the sheriff's job again next year. In
the meantime, however, he is giving his
best attention to the work of making the
Superior house a success.
New Gold Rooster Electric Sign.
Manager Holah, local Gold Roster man,
last week supervised the installation on
the building in which the office is situated
of a new electric sign. This sign, like the
painted signs referred to, shows the name
of the latest Gold Rooster release, and in
view of its fine location is going to be
extremely useful to the ofiice and to
exhibitors. A Pathe office in Charleston,
W. Va., is the latest branch under the
supervision of the Cincinnati office. It
will be opened shortly, with a stock of
about 100 subjects suitable for use in the
mining district, and is expected to handle
a big business.
Triangle Notes.
Among the well-known exhibitors visit-
ing the Triangle offices in Cincinnati last
w^eek were M. Switow, of Louisville, C. J.
Gross, of the Columbia, at Dayton, Ohio.,
C. Williamson, of the New Strand, at
Shelbyville, Ind., and Ed. C. Clifford of
the Clifford, at Urbana, O.
The last named completed arrangements
for the use of Triangle releases at his
popular house, Urbana having the distinc-
tion of being one of the smallest towns in
the state to handle Triangle service, on
account of its cost and the provision in
contracts requiring not less than a ten
cent .admission charge. Mr. Clifford was
p.articularly anxious to secure this service,
and when he finally landed it was not slow
to spread the news around Urbana.
Other houses in Central Ohio showing
Triangle films include May's, at Piqua, the
Majestic, at Springfield, and the Grand, at
Columbus: and if Manager Hite keeps up
his present pace there will soon be need
for fresh fields in order to give scope for
his activities. He visited Cleveland last
week for a conference of Pathe executives,
dropping off en route home to look up a
few good prospects among the leading
houses.
Dayton's Lyceum Gets Fox Offerings.
The management of the Lyceum, at Day-
ton, Ohio, is patting itself on the back
over securing the exclusive use of Fox
releases, for a consideration said to in-
volve $20,000 over the term of the con-
tract. The popularity of such stars as
Theda Bara and William Farnum, not to
mention the other well-known players
featured in Fox films, made the arrange-
ment especially desirable for the Lyceum,
and the management was accordingly
pleased at its consummation.
The Alcazar, Birmingham, Ala., had
wonderful success of the "Battle Cry of
Peace" last week. This prompted Man-
ager Griffln to bill it for another week.
All house records were broken and many
turnfi away disappointed.
C. E. Whitlatch Running Showr at
Superior, O.
C. E. Whitlatch, of Superior, O., has
opened a picture house in that town, as-
sisted by M. C. Wilson, and has so far
done an excellent business, he reports. Mr.
Mark Twain Films in Cincinnati.
The second Mark Twain subject seen in
film form in Cincinati appeared during the
first half of last week at the Strand, the
Lasky production of "Pudd'nhead Wilson,"
featuring Theodore Roberts, being the
Paramount release for that period. Mar-
guerite Clark in "Prince and Pauper" was
the other Twain film dramatization seen at
the Strand, and both drew big houses, the
Paramount-Twain combination proving a
winning one, especially when shown with
populai" stars.
Manager Libson is more than pleased
with the manner in which attendance at
the .Strand and his other two big houses,
the family and the Walnut, continues to
hold up, regardless of cold or wet weather.
1166
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Castle Theatre Opens
Bloomington, 111., Has Fine New Picture House— Seats 1,100 Persons— Interesting
Details, Ventilation, Lighting, Decoration of Walls and Ceiling — Entrances and
Exits — The Booth — Personnel of the Staff.
By Prank H. Madison, Illinois Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — William R. Lyon
and Delmar Schnepp have opened
their new Castle theater in the C. V.
Williams building on East Washington
street in Bloomington, 111. That it is a
welcome addition to the photoplay houses
in Illinois is evidenced by some of the
following features; It has a seating ca-
pacity of 1.100 persons. The floor space
is 100x115 feet. The screen is larger than
any in the state outside of Chicago. The
air is changed every three minutes with-
out causing a draft in the room. A pipe
organ will "play the pictures." A few
seats along tlie sides of the gallery will
be reserved for the benefit of those who
want reserved seats.
The building is six stories high, the
theater part taking up two full stories.
It is absolutely fireproof and contains a
terra cotta front with trimmings of green
and old oak faced brick.
Lighting and Lamps.
Along the massive columns on either
side of the house, both main floor and
balcony, are bracket lamps of mission de-
sign and art glass harmonizing perfectly
in colors with the large bo"wls and other
decorations. The exit lamps are of a
novel design, being curved with the art
glass and red letters on a white alabas-
tine background. In the lobby is used a
Broscolite which gives a flood of light and
shows off to excellent advantage the en-
trance. The fixtures throughout are of
special design. There are twelve inverted
domes of various sizes, eight thirty-inch
bowls taking care of the main portion of
the theater. The bowls are of white ala-
baster with green and coral effects, with
amber bottoms, giving out a soft well dif-
fused light, in each bowl is used the pow-
erful type C globes for the high lighting,
while two small green globes take care
of the low light during the performances.
Wall and Ceiling Decorations.
The ceiling is of a rich gray treatment
with the massive beams done in ivory and
soft color effects, while the side walls
are in coral tint and Tiffany effect. The
mosaic and plastic relief figures are done
in soft greens, coral tones and delicate
browns. The panels about the balcony
are of French gray with the coral and
relief work giving it a splendid setoff.
The Interior woodwork is of Circassian
walnut finish throughout. The decora-
tions are of an unusual tone, mulberry
and gray with white massive tapestry in
design. The Indian faces, about fifteen
of which adorn the room and all cornice
and mouldings were made here.
Entrances and Exits.
Special attention has been given to the
entrances and exits. There are twelve
exits entering on the rear and east alleys
and street and there are gallery exits on
the west s.ide as well as the east alley.
It is believed that in the event of an
emergency the entire house could be
emptied in thirty seconds. The aisles and
floor of the foyer are covered with fibrous
mastic in colors. This is the same cover-
ing that is used on the famous Atlantic
City boardwalk.
Plainness and simplicity prevail. The
architect has kept away from all objec-
tionable ornamentation and over-elab-
orateness.
Fire Protection.
The room from which the pictures are
projected to the screen is protected In
such a way as to make it absolutely fire-
proof, by the use of doors and shutters
over each opening. The machines will be
located 105 feet from the screen and the
highest type lenses and mechanism has
been installed.
The Staff.
Mr. Lyon, one of the lessees of the
theater, will be in personal charge and
the attaches, who have been with him for
a number of years, have been retained.
In fact, Mr. Lyon has paid them their full
salary every week, ever since the pictures
were discontinued at the Chatterton. His
staff includes Bert Dillingham, operator,
Edward Dimmit, doorman, and Harry
Wilson, oi'ganist.
NO PROFIT IN RATE WAR.
One of those unfortunate price-cutting
wars with the belligerents paying space
rates in local papers to tell the public all
about it took place in Kewanee, 111., over
"The Battle Cry of Peace." The Majestic
had the film booked for January 28 with a
top price of 50 cents. The Dreamland
booked it for Jan. 31 and advertised a
general admission of 15 cents. After the
details of the battle are deleted by the
censor one result is that the Majestic
cut the price on this big ten-reel feature
to ten cents and guaranteed its usual
steady projection.
New Sullivan, 111., House.
United States Sub-Treasurer Irving
Shuman, of Chicago, has just opened in
his home town of Sullivan, 111., the new
Jefferson, a $35,000 theater. While it
opened with a musical attraction, it is
equipped for moving pictures and a num-
ber followed the first program. One of
these was a film showing Mr. Shuman in
tlie uniform of a private at the recent
military training camp at Port Sheridan,
III. Cigars were given the men and boxes
of candy to the women.
No Use for a Stage.
There will be no more vaudeville at the
Strand theater in Farmington, 111. Jesse
Chance. Jr., who operates that house and
also the Lyric, has had the stage torn out
and has been making plans to increase
the seating capacity to 450, making it a
real moving picture house. He probably
will redecorate this spring.
MICHIGAN NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
Kalamazoo Operators Want Licenses.
KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN. — A petition
asking that the city council in Kala-
mazoo, Mich., pass an ordinance licensing
moving picture operators and regulating
their employment was presented ro that
body by thirteen operators of the city.
Attached to the petition was a copy of the
ordinance now in effect in Chicago. The
Kalamazoo building inspector has ap-
proved the ordinance.
Public safety demanded strict regula-
tion of the operators, declared the peti-
tioners. Inexperienced operators under
twenty-one years old were a menace, they
said because of the danger of fire from
handling inflammable films.
Michigan Notes of Interest.
Exhibitors of Bay City, Mich., tele-
graphed to Congressman George A. Loud
a protest against the Hughes-Smith fed-
eral censorship bill.
Manager Anderson, of the Star theater
at Cadillac, Mich., has won the approba-
tion of the women of the Penelopean Club
of that city by trying out special chil-
dren's shows and planning to make them
a regular Saturday morning feature.
The Orpheum Theater Company, of Han-
cock, Mich., which took over the Lyric
theater at Laurium, Mich., and redecorated
it, reopened it with the Triangle feature,
"The Lily and the Rose."
The Garden theater at Flint, Mich., was
closed for a week and then reopened as
"Flint's Home of Triangle Photoplays."
Ernasonic Barbere is leading the Garden
orchestra.
"The Birth of a Nation" will not be cut
when it is shown at the Post theater in
Battle Creek, Mich., in February. Mayor
Marsh and the city attorney made a trip
to Detroit to see it and decided that the
protests of Battle Creek negroes did not
warrant any eliminations.
The Calumet theater at Calumet, Mich.,
will have it for six matinees and nights,
beginning March 20. Manager Ed. Butler,
of the Ishpeming theater at Ishpeming
gets it for three days to be fixed later.
The Princess theater at Benton Harbor,
Mich., has installed a new ?5,000 pipe or-
gan.
"Ivanhoe" was shown for the benefit of
the Ladies of the Maccabees at the Elec-
tric theater in Bancroft, Mich.
The Triangle pictures were transferred
from the Majestic Gardens at Grand Rap-
ids, Mich., to the Strand theater and a
complete Paramount program was offered
at the Majestic.
Four hundred children attended a spe-
cial matinee of "Hiawatha" at the Bradley
theater in Tecumseh, Mich.
DETROIT NEWS LETTER.
By Jacob Smith, Detrc't Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
Semi-Annual Inspection Begins.
DETROIT, MICH.— The first semi-annual
inspection of motion picture theaters
under the auspices of the state fire
marshal's department started in Detroit
on February 1st. The work will take from
ten days to two weeks. So far the in-
spectors have found no serious faults, in
fact, they have stated that the theaters
were never in as good a condition as at
tlie present time.
More Theaters Leased by Triangle.
The Triangle Theater Company, com-
prising P. P. Craft and Fred M. Randall,
lessees of the former Avenue theater, De-
troit, have leased the Forest theater.
Woodward and Forest avenues, and placed
Harry Nichols in charge. He was form-
erly manager of the Majestic at Washing-
ton, D. C.
The Triangle company has also leased
the Globe theater. Grand River and
Trumbull avenues, where it is playing
Triangle films six days a week. Roy
Bishop continues as manager.
The company announces the appoint-
ment of Harry B. Reynolds as manager of
the Triangle theater. Woodward and
Jefferson avenues. He has been associated
with Mr. Craft for the past six years. Mr.
Reynolds has "pulled off" a number of ex-
cellent publicity-getting stunts that are
bound to be productive of steady patron-
age. The theater is showing improvement
every day as an exclusive photoplay
house.
New Pontiac House.
Harry Goldotein, who helped promote
the Majestic theater, this city, A. I.
Marenette, of the Palace Theater Company,
and James O'Donnell, all of Detroit, an-
nounce that a new theater costing $150,000
and seating 1,700 people, is to be erected
in Pontiac, Mich., about an hour by trolley
from Detroit. Preliminary plans have
been completed and the contract has prac-
tically been awarded to Frank Farring-
ton, of Detroit. The architect selected is
C. Howard Crane, who designed the Ma-
jestic, Alhambra, Strand and other suc-
cessful Detroit playhouses. Property has
been purchased on South Saginaw street
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1167
for the new enterprise, and 100 by 160 feet
in size. Construction work will probably
start within 30 days as the contract calls
for the completion of the theater by July
1st. The theater will be Roman hippo-
drome style and will contain a big organ.
A De Luxe Company Announcement.
Secretary Heinrich, ot the De Luxe Mo-
tion Picture Theater Company, which
plans to erect a large theater at Kercheval
and Parkview avenues, Detroit, says plans
have practically been completed and that
the erection ot the proposed playhouse is
assured.
Grand Circus Theater Made New.
The Grand Circus theater, 301 Woodward
avenue, Detroit, has completed alterations
and improvements which have been in
progress tor several months. New car-
pets have been laid, new chairs installed,
the front remodelled, new equipment add-
ed to the foyer and changes for the better
made in other directions.
Preparing Plans for New House.
Architect Christian W. Brandt, of De-
troit, who designed the New Majestic the-
ater in Wyandotte, is preparing plans for
a theater seating 1,000 to be erected on
the corner of Mack and Holcomb avenues.
F. Addison Pelley Now in Kalamazoo.
F. Addison Pelley, formerly of Detroit,
Is now the owner and general manager of
ihe Fuller theater, Kalamazoo, Mich.,
where he is showing motion pictures on
days when he has no legitimate attraction
booked.
R. G. McGaw Manages Liberty.
R. G. McGaw, for the past eight and one-
halt years in charge of ticket selling at
the Temple theater, Detroit, has been ap-
pointed manager of the Liberty theater,
BUcceeding Harry Irons, who has resigned
owing to ill health. The Liberty is owned
by John H. Kunsky. Mr. McGaw will
make a valuable man for Mr. Kunsky.
Runs Two Wyandotte Houses.
George P. Wilbur, former manager of
»he Grand Theater in Columbus, Ohio, has
been appointed manager of tlie Majestic
find Marx theaters in Wyandotte. The
Majestic, a new theater, now under con-
struction, will be ready in a few weeks.
Harry Meier at Empress.
Harry M*oier lias been appointed man-
uger of the Empress theater in Grand
Rapids, succeeding Daniel P. McCoy.
WISCONSIN NEWS LETTER.
Special to ]\Ioving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
Children's Shows in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.— The Jackson thea-
ter in Milwaukee, Wis., is co-operat-
ing with the Parents' Association of the
Cass school, and has been planning to
inaugurate .Saturday afternoon children's
sliows. Preliminary to this "w^ork two
night shows were given. One was Mary
Fuller in "Under Southern Skies" and
"Sonny Jim in the Great American Game."
The second included "Jewel" and "Sonny
Jim" in "A Prince in Disguise."
Wisconsin Changes.
H. L. Lawless has leased Happyland
theater at Ripon, Wis., to W. T. Hickey,
of Fox Lake.
De Nering & Kilb have opened the
Olympus theater at Adell, Wis.
Wisconsin Brevities.
The Palace theater at Grand Rapids,
Wis., has booked the Triangle Service.
The Parlor theater in Superior, Wis., is
to be known as a feature house. The V.
Ij. S. E. service will play a prominent part
in the bookings.
Iowa Theater Changes.
J. Cohen sold his interest in the Star
theater at State Center, la., to his part-
ner, Fred Richerdt, wlio, in turn, dis-
posed to N. A. Evans, a real estate man
of Marshalltown, la.
Harriett and Mattie Halley, of DeWitt,
la., have purchased a moving picture
theater in Davenport, la.
Britson Bros, and Jondall have sold the
Lyric theater at Roland, la., to O. B. Fer-
l\in.
R. D. Fallows sold the Princess theater
at West Union, la., to Clarence and Ed
Halverson.
Paterson & Son have purchased the
moving' picture theater at Lime Springs,
la.
Harvey Thompson, manager of the Reil
theater at Logan, la., has purchased the
interest ot Rocco Filley in the Pastime
theater in that city.
James Detten contemplates the erection-
of an opera house at Stanton, la.
Burdette Bossert has opened a moving
picture show in the town hall at Archer^
la.
Frances Turner, of Minneapolis, has
purchased the Princess theater building
at Ida Grove, la. The fixtures have been
sold to J. H. Pooler & Son.
The children's matinees in St. Paul are-
all ten-cent affairs. Even the houses,
which always admit children for Ave
cents charge double that amount for the
special matinees, and find no difficulty in
getting it.
Another feature which is adding sub-
stantially to the interest in the St. Paul
children's matinees is the fact that local
picures of tlie children themselves are
shown at regular intervals. Local pic-
ture men take pictures of the children at
their sports, on the streets, and even go-
ing into the theater, and these films are
shown at the children's matinees later.
Special Shows Succeed
In St. Paul, Minnesota, Special Children's Matinees Have Become an Institution
in Many of the Residence District Theaters — These Are Fostered by the
Women's Clubs and Are on Paying Basis — Details.
By Grace L. Polk, Minneapolis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
ST- P.A.UL, MINN. — Tliat good moving
pictures for children will receive sup-
port if the public is educated to their
possibilities and their need, has been
shown in St. Paul, Minn., where the spe-
cial children's moving picture matinee has
come to be an established event in thea-
ters in all the residence districts of the
city.
The movement for better pictures for
children was started and has been fos-
tered by the women's clubs of St. Paul,
who began their work in a small way
nearly two years ago, experimenting with
one or two story hours and pictures at a
theater in the best residence district of
the city. The project met with such suc-
cess that the field of activity was widened
until now every part of the city has its
special programs for children, and the
attendance at these matinees averages
more than five hundred at each matinee
every Saturday afternoon.
The rule of the women selecting the
films and supporting the shows has been
to get the best pictures available. Those
which have been particularly successful
have included "Alice in Wonderland,"
"The Wizard of Oz," "Rumpelstilskin,"
"Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "The Patch-
work Girl of Oz."
The high and grade schools have sup-
ported the movement loyally and have
had their work supplemented by histori-
cal tales and films of the noted books
of fiction and scenic programs. The ob-
ject of the entertainments is to furnish
recreational and at the same time in-
structive pictures for the children, with
the idea of keeping them away from night
attendance and of keeping them in their
own district.
The theater managers of St. Paul are
enthusiastic about the work and lend all
the co-operation possible to the women
in getting good films and arranging pro-
grams which will attract and hold the
interest of the youngsters.
Chief among the movers in this pro-
ject, representing the theaters, have been
Mr. Reisman of the Dale theater; Mr.
Granstrom of the' Park theater: Mr. Gra-
ham of the De Luxe theater, and Mr. Car-
ter of the Venus theater. All of these
men say that special programs for chil-
dren have come to be an essential part
of the moving picture business, and are
unanimous in their opinion that there is
a great need for more production of pic-
tures especially for children. They are
urging the producers to pay more atten-
tion to juvenile things, and say that the
support given to the children's programs
in St. Paul warrants a widespread in-
terest in making more pictures for that
purpose. Their experience also has been
that it is feature pictures of elaborate
detail and staging that are wanted, not
the short Insignificant stulf which is hand-
ed out when film houses are asked for
something for children.
THE NEW CALHOUN THEATER.
The Calhoun theater, notable among
neighborhood theaters of Minneapolis as
the largest and best equipped, reopened
January 29, after being closed for a
fortnight for enlargement. The enlarged
house seats 1,480, and is, with a single
exception, the largest motion picture
house in the city, the exception being
the New Garrick, one of the downtown
houses.
The Calhoun interior is in mosaic brick-
work, with art glass inserts. Prosper
Schwie, manager, declaring that more art
glass has been used in the building than
in any other building west of Chicago.
A foyer thirty feet in depth extends the
^vhole front of the theater and is fitted up
for the use of patrons in oriental rugs
and specially designed reed furniture.
The stage is adorned with pergolas at
each side, which are to be decorated each
week in a manner fitting the plays being
presented. Unusual stage effects are ob-
tainable in the new theater by reason
of the unusual free depth in front of
the stage, which will permit the simula-
tion of rain storms, odd lighting effects
or whatever best suits the plays.
The house has been fitted with the
most expensive type of theater chairs.
The Calhoun was opened eight months
ago, with a seating capacity not much
more than half its present capacity. Mr.
Schwie became its first manager and haa
made special effort to make his house
popular in his neighborhood. He has put
on several special Saturday afternoon
children's programs and expects to con-
tinue these. The auditorium will also be
used occasionally for neighborhood meet-
ings on days when matinees are not given,.
A New Local Film Page.
The Minneapolis Journal now conducts
a Sunday moving picture page, it being
the last of the papers to come into line.
The Tribune and News have had pages
for some time, the Tribune on Sunday
and the News devoting considerable space
on Saturday to film news. The Journal
page is in charge of Carleton W. Miles,
who has done dramatic writing for tha
Journal tor several years.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
New New Orleans Theater
Race to Nail Strand as a House Name — Jac. Miller to Open Theater Early in March
and Will Call It That Name — Newman Interests Had Announced a "Strand" to
Be Ready in Summer — Hippodrome to Be a Skating Rink.
By George Cheney, New Orleans Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
FOX SOUTHERN HEADQUARTERS.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.— Another big
house, the fourth for New Orleans
within a month, has Ijeen announced by
Jac. Miller, at present managing the Hip-
podrome. He has taken a long term lease
on a three-story building now being con-
structed at lOOS-10 Canal street, and is
fitting it up in the most modern fashion
for opening some time during February.
He is calling it The Strand, and by
opening his new house so soon, beats the
Newman interests to the coveted name.
The Newman interests recently an-
nounced that they would call their pro-
jected Baronne street theater, the Strand,
but their place will not be ready for
occupancy until the middle of the year.
Mr. Miller has been a successful exhibitor
for years in New Orleans, and, he says,
he purposes to make the most advertising
value of tlie name. In backing this up
he will furnish the house with the very
best in pictures and accessories. It will
be conducted as a feature house ex-
clusively. In general, it aims to live
up to its name.
The Hippodrome, which Mr. Miller has
been operating as a popular price house
for some time, will be made a skating
rink. The place has been leased to
William Parsons, of New York, for the
purpose. The skating craze is on New
Orleans again, and it is believed that the
opening of the rink, set for February 20,
will be popular. A number of new stunts
are promised by Mr. Parsons, who is a
successful rink operator with interests
in several cities in this and other coun-
tries.
COLLEGE THEATER OPEN.
The College theater, 327 St. Charles
street, opened the first week in Feb-
ruary. L. Billiet, well known in New
Orleans as a real estate man, is the owner
and manager. Two Simplex machines
have been installed. The seating capa-
city is 340. Its present policy will be
five cents.
SOUTHERN BUYING OFFICE.
The New Orleans ofiice of the General
Film has been made purchasing office
for the entire Southern territory, accord-
ing to announcement this week. Mem-
phis was until recently purchasing head-
quarters for the South. J. E. Farrell,
Southern division manager, stated in an-
nouncing this that he believed the rela-
tive importance of the New Orleans of-
fice justified the change. Incidentally, it
adds something to the troubles and im-
portance of the position of Manager H. G.
Morrow, of the local General exchange.
The change means the expenditure of a
considerable sum additional to the New
Orleans office monthly.
GET-ACQUAINTED PRICES.
On Wednesday, January 19, Ernest Bosh-
ringer, manager of the Triangle theater,
announced a "get acquainted" policy to
last fourteen days, during which time the
New Orleans public was invited to any
seat in the house for ten cents. The ad-
mission price heretofore has been 25
cents, and under the temporary new pol-
icy Manager Ernst Boehringer did not
skimp any on his program, but showed
nine reels of Triangle films. Tlie open-
ing was highly auspicious, but the patron-
age did not stand up as well as was ex-
pected. Mr. Boehringer believes, how-
ever, that two weeks' "treat" will get
them coming his way — and in droves.
Local exhibitors are watching his new
move with interest.
New Orleans is now the southern capital
of the F(fe Film Corporation. This week
it was announced at the local Fox ofCice
that Southern Division headquarters had
been shifted to New Orleans from Atlanta,
Ga. This new arrangement was accom-
plished by Sam Dembow, southern division
manager, who recently took a trip to
New York City in connection with the
shift. Mr. Dembow has taken up a per-
manent residence in New Orleans, and will
handle the details of the southern division
from this city. The southern division now
includes New Orleans, Dallas and Atlanta,
Washington having been put in the east-
ern division a few weeks ago.
B. E. Barron, from the Los Angeles of-
fice of Fox, has been named manager of
the New Orleans office. Mr. Dembow states
that plans are being prepared for a com-
plete transformation of the P'ox's New Or-
leans offices. The suite of offices in Com-
mon street will oe refitted and enlarged.
Following the announcement of the shift
of headquarters, Mr. Dembow held a con-
ference with his southern division mana-
gers in New Orleans last Sunday.
H. R. Thayer with World Film.
From the New Orleans office of the
World Film Corporation, more particular-
ly from Manager Ross Hardenbrook. came
the interesting bit of news this week that
H. R. Thayer, well known in the southern
territory, had conencted with World Film
as traveling representative in three states,
Louisana, Mississippi and Alabama.
E. P. Harris Now Assistant Manager.
Maurice F. Barr, manager of the Blue
Birds Photoplays, Inc., announces the ap-
pointment of B. P. Harris as asistant man-
ager. Mr. Barr returned this week from a
swing over the southern territory which
took him as far as Memphis, and he re-
ports that Blue Bird' films are going ex-
ceptionally strong. In Pine Bluff, Ark.,
Mr. Barr addressed a number of exhibi-
tors and business men on the subject of
"preparedness." The subject matter did
not refer especially to the filrr. business,
but to patriotism for their country that
film men felt.
Special Essanay Representative.
E. C. Kirkpatrick, formerly Paramount
manager here, has been named special rep-
resentative of Bssanay in this territory to
handle "The Strange Case of Mary Page."
Interesting Gulf States Items.
Three live wires from the New Orleans
territory were in the city last "week shak-
ing hands and booking pictures along the
row. S. L. Taylor of The Cozy, at Pass
Christian, has found it profitable to give
away a dinner set as a prize each Satur-
day night. His two friends in town with
him were T. P. Ware of the Elk's theater
at Demopolis, La., and Lee Lanier of the
Pastime theater at Bunkie, La.
G. V. Vivirito, live wire supply man
of Baronne street, reported this week to
the World man that he had supplied
two model B Edisons to the Ideal theater,
Cadiz and Dryades, which recently was
purchased by Mrs. Henry Lazarus. Mrs.
Lazarus has sold her Happyland theater,
3130-32 Burgundy street, to Harry Olsen,
who has made a number of improvements.
The Acme, 824 Baronne street, has
closed its doors, principally on account
of poor location.
Mars' theater, St. Roch and Roman
streets. New Orleans, has been remodeled
to seat 1,000 persons; new opera chairs
have been put in, and Manager G. B.
Mars reports splendid success with three
serials, "The Red Circle," "Graft" and
"Wallingford."
Oak Grove, La., has passed an ordi-
nance making it unlawful to project mov-
ing pictures on Sunday. A penalty of
both fine and imprisonment is provided.
Leon Hammonds, who has been man-
ager of the Saenger theater since its
opening, in Alexandria, last fall, has been
transferred to Shreveport to manage the
Saenger house in that city, and will be
succeeded in Alexandria by Park Moore.
The Triangle program is receiving an
enthusiastic patronage in the several Lou-
isiana cities in which it has opened dur-
ing the past two weeks. In Alexandria
it opened on January IS at the Saenger
theater to ))ig houses. From ten in the
morning until ten at night the crowds
were so great that they became unman-
ageable. Before six o'clock all past rec-
ords of the theater were shattered. A
number of times the management had to
shut down the box office and refuse the
sale of tickets.
Donaldsonville, La., got a brand new
and modern picture show on January 23
with the opening of Jimmy's theater,
owned by James Von Lotten. The ini-
tial bill was Clara Kimball Young in
"Trilby."
A new gold finished moving picture
curtain has been installed in the Princess,
Jennings, La., by J. W. Allen of Dallas,
Tex.
INDIANA NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Indiana Trade News Service.
Public Opinion for Sunday Shows.
LAFAYETTE, IND. — Public opinion and
editorial expression on the subject of
Sunday opening of the picture theaters at
Lafayette, Ind., all seem to favor the ex-
hibitors, and the issue of the test case
now in court is viewed hopefully. La-
fayette is the only town of any size in
Indiana where the Sunday show Is not
the rule.
Carl Voorhees Opens Theater at Flora.
The Tokio theater, Flora, Ind., after
being closed two weeks for repairs and
alterations, has been reopened by Carl
Voorhees, the new owner. Besides the
improvements, a new picture machine has
been added. Voorhees bought the house
of Kenneth Piper.
Strand at Shelbyville to Open.
William C. Meloy thinks he will be able
to open the Strand. Shelbyville, February
16. New electric signs for the front of
the house have arrived and the $5,000
pipe organ is being put in place.
Yes, It Acts That Way.
■ They have a wolf in the wilds near
Medaryville, Ind., and with due regard
for all of the possibilities, Charles W.
Russell, Ben Turner, R. B. Davis, Frank
Hirshman and George Miller have ar-
ranged a round-up with a camera man
on the job. Some say there are two
wolves, but this suggestion has put sev-
eral fellows under suspicion.
The- (German war pictures being shown
under the auspices of the Chicago Tribune
have played a "hang over" engagement
at the Palace theater, Frankfort, Ind.
The free matinee has been started for
every Wednesday afternoon at the New
Star theater, Princeton, Ind., the mer-
chants of the city to the number of nine-
teen issuing the tickets with purchases.
The move being part of a plan to increase
the midweek shopping.
Manager Charles of the Moon and Star
theaters. Vincennes, Ind., has bought two
new Schiller pianos and has installed them
in the two houses.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1169
GOLF STICKS AND HOPES.
When "Kid" Nichols returns to Kansas
City after placing Blue Bird films, he has
one method of resting up — and that is to
play golf. Mr. Nichols is widely known
as a ball player, and he was one of the
best in the country.
But lest some moving
Iiicture manager or
1 flow-salesman should
liar to tackle him on
the links, it is reveal-
ing no confidence to
say that his batting
average is not as
high with the driver
and mashie, as it was
on the diamond. But
he is like 99.99 per
cent, of the golf play-
ers— he's always hop-
ing! Mr. Nichols is
not as much of a dub
as one might infer,
however — he has won
some prizes in the Swope Park Golf
Club, and is a very popular member of
that organization. And when the film
golf club is organized in Kansas City he
will set a stiff pace.
"Kid" Nichols.
Geo. Bowles Will Advertise "U" Films.
George Bowles, for the past five years
in the newspaper business, recently a re-
porter on the Kansas City Star, has been
appointed publicity agent of the Universal
at Kansas City, succeeding Homer G.
Gill.
Homer G. Gill Managing New Office.
The Associated Film Service Co. opened
Kansas City offices February 1, at 319-25
Gloyd building, with H. G. Gill in charge,
to cover Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
Iowa and Oklahoma. The initial con-
signment of films has arrived, and the of-
fice is already engaged in correspondence
and booking.
Manager Johnson of Chanute Robbed.
D. D. Johnson, owner of the Princess
theater at Chanute, Kan., was held up
last summer while carrying home his
day's receipts, and robbed, incidentally
receiving a shot in the face. He has now
purchased a Ford automobile, and can
outrun future attempts at robbery.
Apollo Nearly Ready.
The remodeling of the Apollo theater,
33d and Troost, Kansas City, is coming
along very rapidly and it is expected that
the new balcony the manager is erecting
will be completed "in a few weeks. This
will make the Apollo one of the largest
suburban houses in the city. With the
completion of this addition, the present
girl ushers will be dispensed with and
boys put in their places. Another change
will be the elimination of the pianist
and the substitution of an orchestra.
Ashland to Seat 2,000.
^R. Stedman, manager of the Ashland
theater, 24th and Elmwood, Kansas City,
is remodeling his theater from a seating
capacity of 1,000 to one that will hold
2,000 people. When this is completed,
Mr. Stedman will have practically the
largest capacity of any of the residence
district theaters. The Apollo, when its
new balcony is done, will also be among
the largest, but the seating capacity will
not quite equal that of the Ashland.
New Mutual Bookers.
F. L. Kiltz, local manager for the Mu-
tual Company, announces that he is
making several 'changes in his office
force, getting some new bookers, ship-
pers, clerks and other employes, and is
letting out several of his present help.
From Oklahoma City, where he has been
with the Universal people. C A. Maddox
comes into the Mutual office as one of the
new bookers.
Big Picture in Village
Proof Positive of the Popularity of Moving Pictures in the Rural Communities —
Exhibitor Johnson, of Platte City, Missouri Village of 700, Booked "The Birth
of a Nation" and Made Good — One Man Walked Seven Wintry Miles to See It.
Special to Moving^ Picture World froni Kansas City News Service.
KANSAS CITY, KAN.— George C. John-
son, manager of the moving picture
theater at Platte City, Mo., a town of 700
population near Kansas City, took a long
chance (so his friends said) when he
booked the "Battle Cry of Peace." But he
knew what he was doing!
The day after he had booked the pic-
ture, he was in Kansas City and saw L. J.
Scott of the V-L-S-E.
"How does it look?" Mr. Scott asked
anxiously.
"Look? Bully! I've sold $40 worth of
seats already."
The picture was booked by phone a
week before its showing; ten minutes
later reserved seats were on sale. Mr.
Johnson advertised thoroughly, using 24-
sheet posters, 6-sheet, 1-sheet and window
cards. The extreme cold weather hit the
town that week, frosting the windows —
so 600 Heralds were printed, and these
with other literature were mailed to each
family in a radius of six miles of Platte
City. The newspapers received much lit-
erature, complimentary tickets, and half
page display ads, with cuts for reading
notices.
The day of the showing was one of the
coldest in several years, and roads were
almost impassable. But the matinee was
well attended. To that and the night
show people came as far as 18 miles, one
man walking seven miles to see the pic-
ture.
The previous high water mark in re-
ceipts in Platte City was at the opera
house at a time when weather was fine
and roads excellent — and that mark was
$110 below the record of the "Battle Cry
of Peace!"
The prices charged were 25 cents, 50
cents and 75 cents. There was one row
of 25 cent seats, two of 50 cents. The rest
of the 350 seating capacity was 75.
Mr. Johnson hired for the occasion five
pieces from the orchestra which had
played for the same picture at the Willis
Wood in Kansas City — the first time an
orchestra had ever been used in a moving
picture show at Platte City.
The appreciation of the enterprise was
indicated when, after the show, several
people offered to help make good any loss
Mr. Johnson had sustained. He replied
to them that he was more than $80 to the
good.
Changes in Management.
"Our Opera House." one of the theaters
in Eldorado, Kan., is now under different
management, E. H. McClintock being the
present owner. The house is a very good
one, and has a seating capacity of 600.
Dr. Pingree, who, with Mr. Williams,
has been one of the owners of the Royal
theater, Neodesha, Kan., has sold his in-
terest in the theater to Mr. Wilson,
brother of E. R. Wilson, owner of the
Snark, at Independence.
Mr. L. W. Bloom, of the White Way
theater. Concordia, Kan., has sold out his
interest in his show to Mr. McCrary and
will be out of the moving picture g'ame
for a while. Mr. McCrary is a newcomer
in the picture business.
Jesse E. Smith has succeeded Mr. E. E.
Parnell as manager of the Hippodrome
theater, Springfield, Mo. This house has
lately been leased and opened by the
Hippodrome Company, of which R. A.
Harris, Blytheville, Ark., is a leading di-
rector.
theater in that place and will probably
handle it under the name of the Gem,
which show house he is now running in
Topeka. Mr. McGuigan was a recent
visitor in Kansas City, coming up on a
business trip.
William Conrad, of Arkansas City,
Kan., has just opened a new theater in
that place, and is operating it under the
name of the Strand. Six hundred is the
claim made by the owners as to the num-
ber of people it will seat.
C. C. Yost, Hutchinson, Kan., is con-
templating opening a new moving picture
house the first of April in Hutchinson.
Present plans include a seating capacity
of aboOt 700. The name of this show
house is to be the Theater Royal.
Frank Newman, manager of the Royal
theater, Kansas City, is contemplating
opening his new house, the Regent, on
East 12th St., some time the first two
weeks in March. Its opening is being
delayed on account of inability to get the
front completed. Among the features
that Mr. Newman will introduce is a ten-
piece orchestra.
Fred Savage, of Hutchinson, Kan., will
open a new moving picture house in
that city the first of April, which will be
one of the classiest theaters in Kansas,
as well as one of the largest. From 1,200
to 1,500 is to be the seating capacity. It
is the plan of Mr. Savage to play moving
pictures and vaudeville and he is build-
ing it with this object in view.
The Strand theater is to be the name of
a new moving picture house to be opened
in Salina, Kan., by Herbert Thacher, the
middle of March. This is one of the
best towns in Kansas for moving pic-
tures, and for that reason a good house
will be erected. The seating capacity
will be about 1,100.
New Theaters in Kansas.
It is reported that Mr. C. A. McGuigan,
of Topeka, Kan., is now erecting a new
ASSOCIATED SERVICE MANAGER.
Homer <i. Gill, the manager of the As-
sociated Film Service Co. at its newly es-
tablished office in Kansas City, has had a
broad and varied experience in the mov-
ing picture business. Starting as an op-
erator, he has now landed as an executive,
with good oppor-
tunity to show the
good equipment se-
cured for such a po-
sition in the differ-
ent branches of the
industry. Mr. Gill
began as an operat-
or in Nebraska; he
later managed
houses, the Lyric at
Grand Island and
the Edison at Has-
tings. Then he
hooked up with R.
C. Cropper, in 1912,
with whom he
served until going H. G. GUI.
to the Associated. This connection was
with the Rite Service Film Exchanges of
Wichita. Kan. A year later Mr. Gill
Joined the Universal forces in Wichita,
and was later transferred to the Okla-
homa City branch. After a few trips out,
he di.3carded the grip and became active
in the office, handling publicity work and
developing the supply business. He then
came to Kansas City for tlie Universal,
where the supply department was placed
in his charge: he developed it from prac-
tically nothing to a large volume, and
then his storehouse of knowledge was
again tapped to develop the publicity de-
partment, which has rapidly gained con-
siderable momentum.
1170
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Put Ban On Useful Film
Dallas Censor Board of Appeals Forbids Showing "The Miracle of Life," a Mutual
Offering — Many Medical Men Present at Showing Appreciate Picture's Value —
Allow Two Showings to Women Only.
By S. A. M, Harrison, Dallas Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DALLAS, TEXAS'. — A special showing of
"The Miracle of Life" was made at
the Old Mill theater in Dallas, Tuesday,
January 25. This was for the purpose of
giving the appeals board a second view
of the picture at the request of the Mu-
tual offices. The present appeals board
is not entirely the same as the one which
turned down the "Miracle" under the old
law.
The viewing audience consisted of the
censor, the entire board of appeals, about
a score of physicians, members of the
Hulsey organization (owners of the thea-
ter). Manager Clegg and others of the
Mutual offices and two representatives of
the trade press — C. A. Walker, of Motion
Picture Journal, and S. A. M. Harrison,
of Moving Picture World.
As the audience had divided into
groups, the two press representatives
agreed to take different portions and pool
results. The World representative mixed
with the medicos and Mr. Walker took
the appeals board. The latter got the
best of it.
The conversation Indulged in by the
gentlemen of the medical profession was
not exactly pertinent to the subject,
though many laudatory comments were
made. All seemed to consider it a fine
picture. One said he thought all young
girls budding into womanhood ought to
see it. Another expressed the desire for
its viewing by one of his patients who
had already wrecked her health and life
by just the methods displayed. They did
not talk much, seeming too interested in
the picture, and afterward the gist of
their words was that it ought to be
passed.
But the board took a different view.
The censor, Mrs. Finley, and President
S. D. Hadley indulged in a very learned
discussion of the various methods of
checking childbirth and the evils attend-
ant, but they didn't seem to think a public
warning "would be beneficial.
However, the board finally consented
to a couple of special matinees for ladies
only, which will be given at the same
theater February 14 and 15. It is hoped
that the ladies will take such a view of
the picture that a demand for a general
showing will be considered, in which event
Manager Clegg promises to get a new
print. This is not entirely necessary.
as the Mutual takes mighty good care
of their films; Mr. Clegg's idea being
merely to give the best showing possible.
FILM MEN TO PLAY BALL.
The film trade will be represented by
two teams in the municipal baseball
league this year. They will be the Con-
solidated Film Company team under
"Smiling" Jimmy Kelly and the Motion
Picture Men's team under "Pop" (E. T.)
Peter.
IMPROVEMENT IN OKLAHOMA.
Business in that part of Oklahoma in
Dallas exchange territory, seems to be
gradually picking up. E. R. McDuffie. spe-
cial agent for "Mary Page." recently re-
turned from that district and is quite
optimistic over the outlook. He says the
exhibitors are getting away from the idea
that vaudeville must be shown along with
the pictures. However, prices are still
demoralized. Oklahoma City, the metrop-
olis of the state, shows pictures with a
10-cent top, most of the houses charging
only 5 cents for five to seven reels.
John S. Slocum, owner of the Woodman
theater at Mangum, does not believe in the
5-cent idea. He was in Dallas this week,
and in a conversation with the World
representative said he was at present
charging 10 cents for regular days and
15 cents for features, and later expected
to go on a straight 15-cent basis, and at
that he is getting more business than the
5-cent houses. "John" is quite enthusi-
astic over the "Good show for a good
price" principle.
"Excuse Me" Not Apologizing.
Coke Horn, manager of the Queen the-
ater at Waco, recently wired in the Pathe
oflice for his bill for January 7 and 8. In
reply Mr. Underwood wired back, "Your
bill for January 7 and 8 'Excuse Me.' "
Right away quick Mr. Horn called up the
Dallas office of the Gold Roosters and
asked for his bill. Again Mr. Under-
wood replied, "Excuse Me." "H — 1," said
Mr. Horn, "I don't want your apologies, I
want to know what I am going to show."
Convulsions at this end of the line, fol-
lowed by explanations. Anotlier laugh for
"Excuse Me," and one not on the bill.
After all, there is only one moving
picture paper that you really need,
and this is IT, conducted by the
largest and most experienced staff
of editors and correspondents.
"Girl and the Game" Going Well.
The .Signal serial, "The Girl and the
Game," is going well in this district. The
Newport at Dallas will start it February
4 and 5. As a preliminary quite a num.*
ber of advertising stunts are in anticipa-
tion. During the previous week postal
card pictures of Helen Holmes are being
given to the fair sex at the theater and
on certain days every patron receives an
invitation in ticket form to witness the
opening as the guest of the house. Spe-
cial Representative Tetrick wants to pull
off a parade on the opening day if he
can get a good enough showing and may
make a special appeal to the railroad fra-
ternity.
Three prints are in use in the territory,
and a fourth may be necessary later. The
Mission theater at Sulphur Springs, Tex.,
is one of the three first-run houses, and
Manager D. R. Barnes is well pleased.
Goff Will Visit Dallas.
A. W. Goff, assistant general manager
V-L-S-E, will visit Dallas for a few days
in the early part of February. Mr. Goff
is expected to arrive February 4, and
will hold a meeting of all the company's
salesmen in the district.
Dallas Trade Notes.
The WORLD representative paid a visit
January 25 to the Cliff Queen theater, a
suburban house run by George M. Black-
burn. It is an unusually large house for
a suburb, seating about 700. but is light
and airy and rather inviting. The pro-
jection, too, is satisfactory. Mr. Black-
burn is at present using only one machine:
says several of his patrons have ex-
pressed a liking for the short intermis-
sions as being restful to the eyes. His
house being plenty large for the patron-
age, time is no object.
Ernest C. Leeves, traveling for "The
Girl and the Game," was married to Miss
Izetta Bonner in Dallas January 11. Mr.
Leeves came in off the road, saying he
was in on a little personal business and
no one in the office knew of the marriage
till it was all over.
C. A. Gibson has been added to the
selling force of V-L-S-E In the Dallas
district.
NEW SAN FRANCISCO THEATER.
1,500-Seat House to Be Built on Mason
Street.
Ey T. A. Church, San Francisco Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
SAN FR.^NCISCO, C.\L.— The Mason
Street Improvement Company has taken
a lease on property on Mason street, near
Market, San Francisco, and a theater with
a seating capacity of about 1,500 is to be
erected shortly at an estimated cost of
$100,000. This location is adjoining the
lot occupied by the Tivoli opera house
at the time of the fire of 1906, and is
but a half a block distant from the Em-
press, Pantages, Tivoli and "Market Street
theaters. The house will have a large
balcony and will be fitted throughout in
the most approved style. The corporation
which is to conduct the theater is con-
trolled by Irving C. Ackerman, one of
the owners of the Hippodrome circuit of
houses, and S. H. Levin, owner of the
Haight Street theater, and will be under
the direct management of the latter.
CUTS CENSORSHIP STAMP.
The management of the Turner & Dahn.*
ken Circuit has decided to eliminate the
tail notice attached to the ends of films,
announcing that the production has been
"Passed by the National Board of Cen-
sorship." In speaking of this E. B. John-
son, secretary of the firm says: "Exhibi-
tors as a whole are opposed to the ceri,-
sorship of moving pictures, yet at each
performance in their theaters they call
attention to this blight on the business,
and in so doing really create an idea
that censorship is necessary. At some
performances this caption appears from
three to five times and serves to keep
the proposition in the public eye. Cen-
sorship is not wanted and the easiest
way to kill it off is to let it be forgot-
ten."
The executive committee is considering
the omission of the word "censorship"
from its name and early action on the
matter is expected.
G. A. Metcalfe to Open at Seattle.
G. A. Metcalfe, of San Francisco, who
recently opened a branch supply house at
Los Angeles, is preparing to invade the
Northwest at an early date, and as soon
as the weather clears will establish a
branch at Seattle, Wash. Stock for this
is being assembled and will be shipped
north soon. This new braij^ch will be in
charge of Glenn H. Waring, for five years
with George Breck of this city.
To Improve Haight Street House.
S. H. Levin, owner of the Haight Street
theater, lias arranged to install a bal-
cony In this house to increase the seat-
ing capacity, and will make other im-
provements to represent an investment
of at least $15,000. This liouse will then
become known as the Haight theater, and.
upon the completion of a downtown thea-
ter in which S. H. Levin is interested^
will be managed by Alex Levin.
"Ne'er-Do-Well" Making Film History.
Despite tlie heavy rains that have fallen
tlirou^hout tlie past week, the Portola
tlieater. on Market street, has been un-
able to cope with the crowds desirous
of seeing the "Ne'er-Do-Well." On the
opening niglit such a crowd was on hand
when the last performance was given
that a midnight matinee was offered and
the house was well filled, although there
had been no opportunity of advertising
this special show. Hundreds are being
turned away at every performance, even
including the first one. Which commences
at half past nine o'clock in the morning.
The two copies of this production which
are working in tlie San Francisco ter-
ritory are booked solid for months in
advance, and a third will probably be
sent here. The Turner & Dahnken Cir-
cuit has booked this attraction for the
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1171
opening of its magnificent new house at
Reno. Nev., during the second week in
February and a brilliant "ilrst night"
is predicted.
Producing Company Opens Offices.
The Bibloclassic Film Company, repre-
sented by Eric Goestl. has opened of-
fices in the Hearst Building and is plan-
ning to engage shortly in the production
of feature attractions. A site has been
offered for a studio at Redwood City by
the Chamber of Commerce of that place.
World Film Corporation Activities.
Denham Palmer. Tvestej-n division man-
ager for this concern, is now visiting all
of the western offlces. having left for Los
Angeles recently. Manager Ralph Cl<nl<
of San Francisco branch states that the
bookings on "CamiUe" have been won-
derful, this production being in demand
everywhere in the territory. It recently
closed a highly successful run at the Por-
tola theater here and "was shown for four
days at the Hippodrome in Oakland. It
has been booked for presentation again
in that city, the Turner & Dahnken Cir-
cuit having booked it. thereby breaking
its established policy of showing, noth-
ing but first run productions at its house
there. "The Rack," with Alice Brady.
has just completed a five-day run at the
Unique in San Francisco, the policy of
this house having also been altered to
enable it to be shown for this length of
time. The salesforce at the local branch
has been augmented of late by the addi-
tion of N. O. Turner, who formerly con-
ducted the Majestic at Chico, Cal.
Niles Studio to Reopen.
The Essanay studio at Niles, Cal., which
has been closed since the departure of
G. M. Anderson for Chicago, is to be
opened again shortly under the manage-
ment of J. J. Roberts, who is expected
there soon from Los Angeles with a com-
pany.
San Francisco Briefs.
H. F. Charles, of the Southern Orches-
tra Company of Los Angeles, which repre-
sents the American Photo Player Co. in
the southern territory, was a recent vis-
itor here.
Another recent visitor here was Mr.
Schaeffer, of the De Luxe tlieater of Los
Angeles. He was looking over local
houses to secure ideas for a new theater
to be erected in that city at a cost of
about $150,000.
Harry Leonhardt. district manager for
the Fox Film Corporation, has returned
from his recent visit to New York, re-
turning to California by way of the
Northwest.
J. L. Warner, manager of the New Film
Corporation, which recently established
an exchange here, is preparing to start
out on a trip through California to meet
exhibitors and ascertain their needs.
W. M. Roche, formerly with the World
Film, has taken a position as booker
with the AH Star Feature Distributors,
Inc.
The La Bonita theater, at Twenty-
fourth avenue and Clement street, has dis-
continued its policy of showing a regular
program and will confine its attention to
feature attractions.
The Market Street theater has given
up its regular service and has become a
feature house, showing Mutual Service.
Two changes will be made each week
and the first attraction for the week of
Feb. 6, when the new policy is inaugu-
rated, will be "The Thoroughbred." A
Mutual weekly and a comedy will also be
on this program.
A new model Motiograph has been in-
stalled in the operating room of the Rex
theater on Polk street by the new man-
agement of this house, the installation
having been made by Edward H. Kemp.
an order with G. A. Metcalfe, of San Fran-
cisco, for a new Power Cameragraph No.
6A.
T. G. Morris is one of the lessees and
is the manager of the new M. & F. the-
ater recently opened on Twenty-fourth
street, San Francisco.
The Francis theater at Corcoran, Calif.,
is now under the management of A. .1.
Gates, who has purchased the interests of
W. H. Eliget.
W. M. Englehart has opened a moving
picture theater in Masonic Hall, Truckee,
Calif., and is showing William Fox and
Paramount features.
O. L. Barton has opened a moving pic-
ture theater at Hobart Mills, a lumbering
town in the Sierras.
The Majestic at Porterville, Calif., has
been taken over by Gallagher & Stewart,
who will conduct it as the New Porter-
ville theater. Road attractions and special
feature pictures will be presented.
C. F. Roberts is making plans for in-
stalling and opening an airdrome at Han-
ford, Calif., as soon as weather permits.
Nick Chiuras has purchased the Star
theater at Colusa, Cal., from Harry Ku-
folias.
The Turner & Dahnken theater at Wat-
sonville, Cal., is now under the manage-
ment of Clyde Earls, who succeeds J. G.
Hunter. The latter has been made man-
ager of the new house soon to be opened
at Reno, Nev.
G. F. Madsen has purchased the Hay-
ward theater at Hayward. Cal., from Bus-
by & Davis and will feature vaudeville
once a week as in tlie past.
The equipment of the Lyric at Wat-
sonville, Cal., has been taken over by the
Turner & Dahnken Circuit and the house
has been closed.
The Board of Education of Sacramen-
to, Cal.. has purchased a moving picture
outfit and is making arrangements with
film exchanges for educational films.
Seattle Censors Active
Board Announces That Any Member Can Ban Any Picture Not Approved by
National Board — Majority of Five Members Can Ban Any Picture — Big
Sociological Offering, "Smashing the Vice Trust," Prohibited.
.Special to Moving Picture World from Seattle News .Service.
SEATTLE. WASH. — After a time of
comparative inactivity, the motion
picture censors of Seattle have now blos-
somed out into full eagerness to do and
dare. Hereafter, they announce that any
one member of their body will be permitted
to place the ban on any picture not ap-
proved by the national board of censors.
Such pictures as have been passed by the
national board will also be prohibited,
they announce, by a majority of five mem-
bers of their board.
A city ordinance, passed by the council,
already provides that pictures which have
been tabooed by the national board are
automatically also prohibited from being
exhibited in Seattle. The now policy,
however, goes further inasmuch as it will
give any member of the board power to
pass action on such pictures which have
not been reviewed by the national board
at all.
Even the presence in the film of Gov.
Whitman of New York couldn't save
"Smashing the Vice Trust" from the axe
of the Seattle motion picture censors. In
this play. Gov. Whitman, then district at-
torney, is shown issuing warrants for the
arrest of a number of vice trafficers. The
action of the drama, of course, is in the
hands of regular players.
Clarence Hill, well known here for
many years as traveling man for the
Pathe company, but now working inde-
pendently, had negotiated for the exhibi-
tion of this picture at the Melbourne the-
ater. The performance was to begin on a
Sunday. It "was not until the Friday be-
fore the scheduled Sunday that the motion
picture censors got their work in. They
suddenly called a meeting, reviewed the
picture a second time, and on Saturday
morning put the ban on it.
"Without reference to the merit of their
decision," Hill protests, "they should have
at least given more than an eleventh hour
notice of their intended action."
Mission. All these playhouses are located
in the heart of the downtown district.
California Business Pointers.
S. J. Smith and S. N. Delanoy, of the
Park theater, Alameda, Calif., have placed
THE ALHAMBRA TO REOPEN.
Managers Jensen and Von Herberg, of
the Greater Theaters Company, who own
a string of theaters in Seattle and Port-
land, are having the Alhambra theater in
Seattle remodeled, and it will soon be re-
opened as a photoplay and vaudeville
house combined.
The Alhambra was for years the most
pretentious motion picture house in Seat-
tie. It was the first large theater oper-
ated by Jensen and Von Herberg. Since
then they have acquired the beautiful
Liberty theater and the even more preten-
tious Coliseum theater here, as well as the
ODORS AS HELPS TO PICTURES.
People who have visited the American
theater recently have frequently remarked
on the pleasing odors that prevail. Tills is
not an accident, but it is accomplished
after a well conceived desipn. In art
there is everything in the proper atmos-
phere, is the way Maniger Juhn Hamrick
looks at it. So, when "Camille" was
shown, the theater was s>;;ented with the
odor of the blood red rose. Egyptian in-
cense was used when ".'V Jlillion Dollars,"
a tale of Oriental mysuiry, was .shown.
For the "Butterfly on the Wheel," hya-
cinth was used.
The Coliseum's Fine Orchestra.
The new Coliseum theater in Seattle has,
without doubt, the highest-salaried orches-
tra of any photoplay house in the United
States — probably the world. With Mischa
Gutterson, recently of the Chicago Grand
Opera Co.. as the leader, a Russian or-
chestra of eight is in-
terpreting the pictures!
at the Coliseum, and!
their combined salaries. f
according to a contract!
binding for a year, total ^^^ ^^
$50,000. Mischa Gutter-^V^ 'j^jj^l
son is also solo violin- RP ^^^J
ist. He studied in Kiel,|[^
Russia. The other mem-
bers of the orchestral
are: Leon Strashun, firsti
violinist, who studied]
in St. Petersburg; Lib-
erius Kauptman, pian-
ist, who studied in Gen- Mi.seh.T Gutterson.
eva; Katharee Wine-
land, first violinist, who studied in Brus-
sels; Fortunato Nimlas, cellist, who stud-
ied in Rome; Phelps Cowan, organist, of
New York; Joseph Schilling, until recent-
ly organist of St. Paul's Church, Chicago;
Charles Fischer, xylophonist, recently of
the Chicago Grand Opera Co.; George Gut-
terson, bas violinist, who studied in Mos-
cow, Russia.
Seattle Exchange Notes.
E. R. Redlich. manager of the Northwest
exchange of the Fox Film Company, has
returned from California, where he spent
several days in conference with Harry
Leonhardt, western division manager for
William Fox. Redlich is back in town
now chockful of "pep."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Getting a News Picture
Selig-Tribune Cameraman, E. B. Lockwood, of Portland, Has Romantic Struggle
With Deep Snows in Cascade Range to Get Picture of Big Snow Slide on
Great Northern Railway at Corea — Overcomes Great Difficulties.
By S. Clark Patchin, Spokane Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
theater at Cheyenne, Wyo. This is Karl
Ray's house.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Wallowing through
snow from six to fifty feet deep, part
of the time on his stomach and at other
times on boughs of fir trees broken for
the purpose, to keep him from being
buried in the snow of the Cascade moun-
tains of Washington. B. B. Lockwood,
representative of the Selig-Tribune News
Film Service, managed to get moving pic-
tures of rescue work following a big snow
slide on the Great Northern Railway, at
Corea, near the summit of the Cascades.
Eight persons lost their lives in it and
many others were injured. Mr. Lockwood
arrived in Spokane Thursday, January 27,
with his pictures and returrved from here
to his home in Portland.
He was taking pictures of school teach-
ers in Portland when the news reached
him and had but an hour to take train
to Seattle en route to the accident, which
was between Seattle and Spokane. Tell-
ing of his experiences, he said:
"I had an idea that the railway officials
would not welcome camera men with open
arms, so when our train reached Skyko-
mish I dropped off the side of the train
away from the station and cached my
camera. I then went to the hotel pool
room and posed as a timber cruiser and
there became acquainted with the pro-
prietor and through his assistance and
that of a Seattle newspaper man I was
able to get a guide and two packers.
Knowing that we would not be allowed to
reach the scene of the wreck over the
right of way, we took the trail overland,
leaving Skykomish at 4 a. m. Monday.
We had only three pairs of snowshoes,
and as I was the lightest and carried
only the grub, I did without them. The
snow was about eight feet deep on the
level and we expected to make the 11
miles to Scenic by 3 p. m., but did not
reach there until 6 p. m. and our grub was
all gone. At one place near Scenic we
crossed a big slide and it took us 45
minutes to make 75 feet. Reaching Scenic
I again posed as a cruiser and was able
to deceive the railway officials and detec-
tives who were in the hotel to prevent
camera men from getting pictures. They
kept many other picture men several miles
back in a car.
"On the way to the wreck Tuesday
morning, we struck a bad place and I was
carried 250 feet do'wn the mountain be-
fore I was able to grab a sapling. Later
I fell in the honeycombed snow and
was I'escued by the packers. We reached
the place of the accident at 2 p. m. and
I made my first set-up 300 yards from the
scene. Between this point and 200 feet
of the wreck I made four pictures and
each time it was necessary to knock-
down pack and set up the machine. Other
pictures were made closer, and as I was
about to leave they dynamited the snow
on the track and I obtained pictures.
Two bodies "were uncovered in this blast."
Mr. Lockwood suffered many bruises
and skin abrasions in his fall and slide
do'wn the mountain. Both coast and local
dailies tell of other picture men being
denied the right to walk on company
property or take pictures, and of their be-
ing returned to Seattle.
RESULT OF PROHIBITION.
Saloon at Newport, Wash., Becomes
Theater.
Coincident with the Inception of the
prohibition law in Washington, January 1,
D. M. Mongone of Newport, Wash., closed
his saloon and immediately started the
remodeling of the building, which he
owned, for a moving picture show. He
has now opened a place seating 360 per-
sons, has put in a modern screen, built
in a rest room and purchased a Simplex
machine and equipment from the Spokane
branch Mutual.
Inter-State Office in Spokane.
The Inter-State Film Corporation, for-
merly the Warner's Features, then the
United Film, has established an office at
Lincoln street and Main avenue, Spokane.
B. F. Hubbard, who originally came here
with the Warner's Features, and who later
worked for other local exchanges when
the United got into difficulties, is in
charge of the local branch.
Spokane Film Hits.
Griffith's "Let Katy Do It" had an ex-
cellent patronage in Spokane, at the Lib-
erty. Manager Ralph Ruffner arranged
a special children's matinee for Tuesday,
January 25, and hundreds of school chil-
dren crowded the theater immediately
after school. A Keystone comedy, "The
Great Pearl Tangle," completed the pro-
gram.
"Damaged Goods," which "was shown to
capacity audiences at the Class A several
weeks ago, has been booked for a second
run at the Majestic four days, starting
January 30. Manager A. H. McMillan also
announces that he has arranged for the
second run Mutual Masterpictures.
His weekly program hereafter will be:
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, William
Fox productions; Wednesday and Thurs-
day, Mutual Masterpictures, and Friday
and Saturday, Pathe Gold Rooster plays.
Louise Welch and Lon Chaney in
"Stronger Than Death," Murdock Mac-
Quarrie in "Babbling Tongues," and a
comedy, "Flivver's Terrible Past," were
leading attractions presented by Man-
ager B. W. Copeland at the Rex during
the week.
DENVER NEWS LETTER.
By E. C. Day, Denver Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
Clifford Boyd Managing Tabor Grand.
■pv ENVBR, COLO.— Clifford Boyd, named
JLf manager of the Tabor Grand opera
house to succeed Billy Ireland, has actively
assumed his new duties. Boyd was form-
erly manager of the Walnut theater in
Cincinanti. He had been active in the
theatrical game in the Ohio city for 12
years, being associated with the Harry
Hart interests most of this time.
Dorsey and Briggs Booking Patriotic
Films.
L. T. "Doc" Dorsey, former exhibitor of
Galesburg, 111., is touring Colorado and
New Mexico with "Guarding Old Glory"
for which he has purchased the states'
rights. While in Denver he effected a
partnership with E. P. Briggs, former
owner of the Lyric and Majestic theaters
at Cripple Creek and the two will go on
the road.
Frank Harris Loses His Mother.
Frank Harris, manager of the V-L-S-E
exchange in Denver, was called to Spo-
kane by the death of his mother. He left
Denver on receipt of a telegram saying
that his parent was very low, but she
died before he could reach Spokane. Mr.
Harris is well known and well liked here
and the sympathy of all the exchange men
and exhibitors of this district goes out to
him.
C. Kreiling Buys Theater.
The 22nd Avenue theater located at 22nd
avenue and Washington sti eets has been
sold by C. C. Priest to Charlie Kreiling,
formerly a member of the Universal ex-
change staff.
L. E. Schaeffer Back from Long Trip.
L. E. Schaeffer, road man for the V-L-
S-E, has just returned from a 30-day trip
on which he visited Western Nebraska,
Wyoming and the Black Hills. Thirty be-
low zero weather prevailed in South
Dakota when he was theie and Wyoming
was under a mantle of snow.
Harry Du Buque Controls Alliance,
Neb., Houses.
Through the purchase of the Empress
theater, Harry Du Buque has gotten com-
plete control of the moving picture busi-
ness of Alliance, Neb. He already owned
the Imperial, the only other photoplay
house in the town.
New Isis at Victor, Col.
W. C. Lemaster, of Victor, Col., has sold
his Isis theater and will soon open a house
to be known as the New Isis. This will
give Victor four motion picture theaters.
Earl Wheat to Manage House in
Sheridan.
Earl L. Wheat, formerly of Dillon, Mont.,
has assumed the management of the Or-
pheum theater of Sheridan, Wyo. The
house runs a mixed program of pictures
and vaudeville.
Roy Sample Visits.
Roy Sample, of the Isis theater of Cas-
per, Wyo., visited the Denver exchanges
this week and booked a number of big
features with a number of high-class fea-
ture pictures.
New Exchange in Denver.
A new film exchange to be known as the
Capitol Film Exchange has opened offices
at 215 Ideal building, Denver. M. M.
Kravitz is the manager. The exchange
will handle Apex features and Criterion
Picture service.
Carl Stern to Run Local Nest.
Carl Stern has been appointed manager
for the Blue Bird feature films in the Den-
ver district. He has opened offices in the
same building with the Universal Film
Exchange at 1422 Welton street.
L. Goldstein on the Road.
L. Goldstein, manager of the Universal
exchange, is on a trip through the Ar-
kansas Valley and Southern Colorado
looking over the moving picture interests
in these localities.
Lee Lazelle Manages Cheyenne House.
Lee Lazelle, formerly of Los Angeles,
has been named manager of the Amuse
New Theaters.
H. B. Hurst has bought out the inter-
ests of Lee Peterson in Deadwood, S. D.
He gets control of the Pastime and Dead-
wood picture theaters.
The Pastime moving picture theater at
Gehring, Nebr., has been sold by Cross &
Cross to Armbruster & Co.
Manager Megahan of the Strand theater,
Denver's newest downtown theater, has
gone to the Pacific Coast for a much
needed vacation and rest.
Mrs. Helen Webster, who as Miss Helen
Jones is known to the moving picture In-
terests of the Rocky Mountain region as
one of the most enterprising of photoplay
exhibitors, has just completed work on a
new theater at Wheatland, Wyo. It cost
$15,000 and is one of the prettiest and
most modern theaters in the State of
Wyoming. The new playhouse will be
opened on March 1.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1173
MANAGER OF PORTLAND PATHE.
The snapshot herewith is typical of
Walter S. Wessling, manager ot Port-
land's Pathe Exchange. Wessling always
works with his hat on. "Walt." as all
the hoys on Film Row know him, has
W. S. AVessIlng. Note Pile of Moving Pic-
ture AVorlds on His Left.
made the Pathe Exchange one of the
most hustling film oflices in Portland.
Until recently, when his other duties de-
manded his entire time, he was a member
of the Portland censor board, appointed
by the Mayor as one of the film men's
representatives. Mr. Wessling entered his
career in the film business as secretary
of the Brooklyn Amusement Company,
later becoming president of the North-
west Amusement Company. When the
Eclectic Film Exchange opened in Port-
land he took charge of their shipping de-
partment and when Pathe took over the
exchange lie rose to booker, road man,
assistant manager and manager.
Harrington Goes to Universal.
Jay Harrington, for
man out of Portland
Mutual Film and wh
exploiting "The Girl
Oregon territory, ha:
tlon with the Mutual
for Universal, with
attle. He will cover
by the Seattle and
exchanges.
the past year road
and Seattle for the
o has recently been
and the Game" in
3 resigned his posi-
to become road man
headquarters in Se-
the territory served
.Portland Universal
"Ne'er-Do- Well" at Heilig.
The People's Amusement Company has
secured the "Ne'er-Do- Well" for Portland
and will show the picture at the Heilig,
Portland's largest theater, at 25 cents ad-
mission during the week of Feb. 13.
Unger in Portland.
J. J. Unger, special representative of
Metro, spent a week in Portland super-
vising the moving of the local Metro ex-
change from 72 Broadway to 14 North
Ninth street. The new office occupies
three times the space of the Broadway
room and the comforts of the visiting
exhibitor have been considered in fitting
it up. Mr. Unger will visit Seattle, Butte
and Denver before returning to San
Francisco.
Local Items of Interest.
Harry C. Watts, of the Chicago Herald,
was in Portland recently arranging with
the Oregonian to publish the story of
Pathe's "Iron Claw."
Sam Montgomery has opened the Haw-
thorne theater, Portland.
After being passed up by other exhibit-
ors, the People's theater, Portland, has
been showing the Vitagraph serial, "The
Goddess," with great success.
John Simpkins has opened a moving
picture theater at Aurora. Oregon.
The Opera House, McMinnville, Oregon,
W. N. Brown, owner, has closed.
Prohibition and Pictures
Conditions in Portland Under Dry Rule Reviewed — Exhibitors Report Varied Effects
on Business — Prohibition Helps Downtown Theaters, But Not Suburban Houses,
Is Consensus of Opinion,
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
PORTLAND, OREGON.— This state and
city came under prohibition rule
January 1. 1916, and saloons and brewer-
ies were closed to the sale and manufac-
ture ot brew's and liquors. With prohibi-
tion came the many conjectures as to its
effect on business and particularly on the
moving picture business. A month has
passed, and while the severe weather has
naturally caused a falling off of business,
a review of the conditions for the month
of January shows that the closing of
saloons in Portlan'1 has had but little
effect on the moving picture business.
The sentiment of exhibitors on the sub-
ject shows the effect of prohibition to
differ according to the location of their
theaters.
Three large theaters are operated in
the district where working men congre-
gate and where, prior to prohibition, the
working men's saloons flourished. Famous
among these saloons was Erickson's
once reputed to have had the largest bar
in the country, and Blazier's, where, be-
fore reform came to the West, the knights
of the forest flirted with the games of
chance at the green topped tables. A
block from the sites of Erickson's and
BLazier's saloons are located the Burnside
and Casino theaters. George M. Harris,
m.anager of the Burnside, expressed him-
self on the business conditions after one
month of prohibition as follows:
"The first few days after prohibition
^■ent into effect I noticed a small falling
off in trade. However, things soon read-
justed themselves, and offhand I would
say that my business has increased 35
per cent, over January last year. While
many of the saloons in this neighbor-
hood have become soft drink places, a
number of them have closed and men
come to my theater wlio formerly fre-
quented saloons for pastime. I find my
audiences more receptive since saloons
closed; they are more appreciative and
alive to good pictures. There is very
little difference between afternoon and
evening business. I believe, as far as
the moving picture business In this end
of town is concerned, prohibition worked
a good end."
Across tile street from the Burnside is
located the Casino, owned by the Port-
land Amusement Company and managed
by H. C. Stevens. A visit to the theater
one cold afternoon revealed a crowded
house and apparently prohibition is not
hurting the Casino's business. Mr. Stev-
ens was of the opinion, however, that
since prohibition went into effect there
lias been less inducement for men to
congregate in the old saloon district.
The management of the Mutual the-
ater, a sTiburban house, stated that since
prohibition there has been a notable in-
crease of male escorts coming with the
women and children that patronize the
Mutual. This is the only instance where
any of the suburban managers spoke
favorably of prohibition.
William Graeper. Union Avenue the-
ater, a suburban house located in semi-
business district in which there had been
several saloons, said prohibition had had
no noticeable effect on business as yet,
and indications were that it would have
no effect, one way or the other. J. B.
Washtock. of Victoria, in the Alberta dis-
trict, anfl D. 'W. Quimby, of the Derby
theater, Kenton, declared the conditions
in their localities the same as Mr.
Graeper's.
The managers of downtown theaters
advised that w^eather conditions have
made it impossible to judge the imme.diate
effects of prohibition, but most of them
were of the opinion that time would show
prohibition to be a benefit to downtown
theaters.
MORE ABOUT FEATURES,
Some Interesting New Angles on a
Mooted Question.
Strangely, whenever exhibitors are in-
terviewed on business conditions, their
conversations turn to the subject of fea-
tures. The writer rode out to Al Sather'.s
theater, the Ideal, recenly to allc about
prohibition and the snow, but Mr. 3athcr
would talk on neither; the subject of fea-
tures was uppermost In his mind.
"The small suburban house will have
to go back to vaudeville acts for jspecial
attractions," said Mr. Sather. "There are
too many features. People know if Ihey
miss one feature another will come alon.g
in less time than it takes to tell about
it and features fall to be special drawi.ng
cards."
On another phase of- the feature ques-
tion, Wm. Graeper, of the Union Avenue
theater, expressed a sentiment that has
apparently been overlooked by moving
picture censors.
"The continued harping by censors
upon the subject of censoring for the
children of a community Is uncalled for,
and I give as a reason for this statement
that most of the big features and the
plots they contain do not interest children;
the average feature goes over children's
heads. Since features became the rule in-
stead of the exception, my children's
trade has fallen to almost nothing. The
increase in adult patronage, however, has
made up for the loss of children's trade."
SUCCESSFUL FROM THE START.
W. A. Crank, road man for the Metro
Film Corporation out of Portland, Oregon,
nas enjoyed remark-
able success since he
became conencted with
the moving picture In-
dustry. With much ex-
perience in the selling
game but with little
or none in the selling
of films, Mr. Crank be-
gan his career in the
film business with
Metro and the first 30
days out secured 30
contracts, a record forj
this part of the coun-
try. He is a versatile I
young man with a
pleasing personality
and well liked among
Oregon exhibitors.
'W. A. Crank.
SALEM CONSOLIDATION.
George Bligh now contrels the entire
theatrical situation in Salem. Oregon, the
second city in size in the state. Mr,
Bligh opened the Bligh theater there sev-
eral years ago and later acquired Te
Liberty. By the deal closed recently Mr.
Bligh has assumed the direct management
of the Oregon theater, a picture house,
and the Grand, formerly the Salem Opera
House, until recently a road show the-
ater. By the consolidation Mr. Bligh
will close the Grand to pictures and use
it only for road shows and vaudeville. A
rearrangement of the programs in all the
theaters will also be made.
Buys Rights to Castle Film.
I. Rosenthal, of the Sutton Feature
Film Company, of Seattle and Butte, was
a visitor in Portland en route to Cali-
fornia. Mr. Rosenthal recently returned
from New York where he purchased the
rights to "The Whirl of Life," featuring
the Castles, for seven states including
Oregon, Washington and California.
1174
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
NEW VANCOUVER EXCHANGE.
Kean's Canada Film Exchange Opens
for Service.
By E. C. Thomas, Vancouver Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
VrANCOTLn^ER, B. C. — Another exchange is
ready for business in Vancouver. A. D.
Kean, "the cowboy photogrrapher," who
for some years has filmed all events of
interest in this district, as well as mak-
ing- scenic and special films throughout
the province, last week took out an ex-
change license, and will hereafter book
his productions direct to exhibitors, under
the name of Kean's Canada Film Ex-
change. He has formerly booked through
local exchanges, but this arrangement
has never been satisfactory, and it is ex-
pected that in the future many more of
Mr. Kean's pictures will be shown in
Vancouver than formerly.
One especially valuable section of his
stock of films consists of several thou-
sand feet showing the various British
Columbia battalions which have gone to
the war. These films become more val-
uable every day, as many hundreds of
those shown in them have since been list-
ed as killed or missing.
The correspondent of the Moving Pic-
ture World recently inspected Mr. Kean's
remarkably complete little laboratory,
the equipment of which was installed, and
much of it constructed, by Mr. Kean him-
self. This equipment consists of motor-
driven printing machine, titling and en-
larging apparatus, developing and tinting
facilities, and everything for the com-
plete treatment of film. An Edison pro-
jector has been installed for running off
pictures, and the local agency for the
Bing Home Projector has been secured.
A recent addition to the plant is an ex-
cellent printing press for making sub-
titles, etc. Mr. Kean is also putting out
his own make of film cement, designated
as "Cactus Brand." Kean says it's a
sticker. Photographic equipment con-
sists of two cameras — an Ernemann and
a Williamson.
NEW CANADIAN V-L-S-E CO.
The most important development in the
film industry in Western Canada during
recent weeks is involved in the closing
of a deal in Vancouver, which gives to a
company now being formed the right to
handle the V-L-S-E productions through-
out this territory, including Manitoba,
Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Co-
lumbia. These pictures have heretofore
been imported from the Big Fout office in
Seattle, under arrangements made with
Manager Tom North by W. P. I>ewees of
the Rex theater in Vancouver, where they
were given first run, and theri sent east
as far as Winnipeg, playing over a regu-
lar circuit of independent houses.
Those who have now secured the dis-
tribution rights in this territory are
W. P. Dewees, head of the Rex Amuse-
ment Company, of Vancouver; W. P.
Nichols, general manager of the National
Amusement .Company, Vancouver, and.
J. A. Schuberg, of the Province Theater
Company of Winnipeg. All of these gen-
tlemen have been using the Big Four pro-
ductions in the houses controlled by
them, and so are familiar with the draw-
ing power of these pictures.
Organization of the company is to be
proceeded with at once, and an active
campaign will be undertaken throughout
the Western territory. It is expected that
in the near future many V-L-S-E houses
will be added to those included in the
original circuit.
AT DOMINION, FILM EXCHANGE.
The World Film productions, which
were formerly handled in Eiitish Colum-
bia by the Dominion Film Exchange of
Vancouver, are now being sent from the
World Corporation office in Calgary di-
rect to Manager James W. Pilling of the
Orpheum, who is the only exhibitor in
the coast district at present using these
features. These are shown for three
days with Mutual Masterpictures playing
the other three days of each week, Mr.
Pilling having turned his Paramount
contract over to J. R. Muir of the Do-
minion theater, who is now using Para-
mounts exclusively.
Mr. Muir has withdrawn from the Do-
minion Film Exchange, which is now be-
ing conducted by E. R. Fauser, the form-
er manager, and R- A. Scott, formerly
connected with the Loew interests and
the Pathe exchange in Winnipeg. At
present only specials and English topical
weeklies are being handled, but it is in-
tended to extend the scope of operations
in the near future. "On the Batlefields
of Europe" has been put out by this ex-
change, and has already played several
successful engagements.
PROGRESSIVE HOUSE MANAGER.
J. B. Cronk, whose likeness is pre-
sented herewith, is one of the principal
lieutenants of The Aliens in Canada,
having been connected with these gentle-
men since the inception of their firm in
Krantford, Ontario, in 1907. Formerly
controlling the Uni-
versal product in
Canada, they are now
Canadian distributors
for the Paramount
Program, under the
name of the Famous
Players Film Ser-
vice, Ltd., controlling
as "well a chain of
moving picture thea-
ters in the West.
Mr. Cronk, though
some^what averse to
personal publicity, is
a thorough-going ex-
hibitor in every sense,
and the esteem in
which he is held by
his employers may
be gathered from
the fact that he has opened most of the
J. II. (°ronk.
houses erected by the firm, and has for
some time been in charge of the largest
and finest of them — the Allen theater, at
Calgary, Alberta. This house enjoys a
high class patronage, and is doing good
business with Paramount features, supple-
mented with travelogues, topicals and
selected comedies. Music is supplied by
a three manual and pedal Kimball organ
and a ten-piece concert orchestra, which
Mr. Cronk considers has no equal in
the West.
Mr. Cronk is a firm believer in the
value of courtesy, and this conviction
is reflected throughout the house by the
Allen staff.
B. T. PHELPS VISITS.
B. T. Phelps, Universal road man for
Western Canada, has just made his first
visit to Vancouver since James E. Finch
became manager of the local office. After
a few days spent in this city Mr. Phelps
started out on a two weeks' trip through
the Okanagan Valley and other interior
sections of British Columbia, rearranging
the schedule so as to save time in trans-
portation bet"u^een the various houses be-
ing served from Vancouver. At the con-
clusion of his trip Mr. Phelps will pro-
ceed to Calgary.
He was formerly connected for a long
period with the Mutual Film Corporation,
and has also had practical experience as
an exhibitor, conducting the Bijou the-
ater in Calgary up to fifteen months ago,
when he joined the Universal staff. Mr.
Phelps is covering a very wide- territory,.
extending from the Coast as far east as
Port Arthur, Ontario. He stated to the
representative of the MOVING PICTURE
WORLD that the picture business gener-
ally throughout Western Canada is con-
siderably below normal, but that condi-
tions in Calgary are probably better than
at any other point. This bears out a
statement just received from J. B. Cronk,
manager of the Allen theater in Cal-
gary, who reports that with few excep-
tions, all houses there are doing good
business.
NEW WINNIPEG THEATER.
Allardt Brothers, of Chicago, present
lessees of the Strand theater in Winni-
peg, showing moving pictures and vaude-
ville, are to erect another theater in the
Canadian city, according to an announce-
ment made last week by L. F' Allardt.
The new house will bc/ihoroughly mod-
ern in every particular, and w-ill seat
about 2,000, two seating floors being in-
cluded in the plans — the orchestra and
one balcony. It is expected that ground
for the new structure will be broken in
the near future.
Although Mr. Allardt stated that the
site had been secured, and ■nrould be very
central, he refused to divulge its exact
location. He stated that five acts of vau-
deville would be put on, and very prob-
ably an exclusive Paramount service.
HUDSON COUNTY (jeSy) EXHIBITORS
Be Sure to Attend a Very Important Meeting of
MOTION PICTURE MEN OF HUDSON COUNTY, N. J.
To Be Held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, at 4 P. M.
In the Offices of
FREDERICK C. HENN, Spingarn Bldg., Five Corners, Jersey City
February 19, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1175
An Established
LONDON
Film Renting Company
of high standing, able
to make good, desires
an American connec-
tion for the reciprocal
handling of photoplay
releases. Terms to be
arranged to mutual
advantage. Apply
for appointment to
J. W. ANDERSON
Waldorf-Astoria
Hotel, New York City
Best ot Bank References
1176
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 19 and February 26
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 1206, 1208, 1210.)
General Film Company.
Current Releases
Serial No,
MOXUAY, FEBRUARY 14, lOlfi.
BIOGRAPH — Just Gold (Drama — Reissue No. 37) ... . 20047
ESSANAY — The Strange Case of Mary Pa.sje, No. 4
"Tlie Marli." (Two parts — Drama
LUBIN — A Song from the Heart (Drama) 20048
SELIG — The Black Orchid (Three parts — Drama)... 20042-3-4
SELIG—Seligr -Tribune. No. 13, 1916 (Topical) 20046
VITAGRAPH — You're Next (Comedy) 20045
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1910.
BIOGRAPH — His White Lie (Two parts — Drama).. 20052-3
ESSANAY — Gold Dust (Two parts — Drama) 20049-50
KALEM — Ham Takes a Chance (Comedy) 20051
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1«, 1»I6.
BIOGRAPH — Pique (Three parts — Drama) 20056-7-8
ESSANAY — Vernon Howe Bailey's Sketch Book o£
Chicago (Cartoon Comedy) 20055
— A scenic Subject on the Same Reel... 20055
KALEM — A Molar Mix-Up (Comedy) 20054
THURSDAY, FEBRU.VRY IT. ]»16.
LUBIN — The Uplift (Three parts — Drama) 20059-60-1
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 14. 1916 (Topical) 20062
VIM — One Too Many (Comedy) 20063
FRID.\Y, FEBRUARY 18, l»lfi.
KALEM — The Guiding Hand (Drama) 20067
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE— A Child of
the West (Three parts — Drama) 20064-5-6
VIM — Pluck and Luck (Comedy) 20069
VITAGRAPH— In Arcadia (Comedy) 2006S
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916.
ESSANAY — Politeness Pays (Three parts — Drama).. 20070-1-2
KALEM — The Perilous Swing (No. 67 of the "Hazards
of Heien" Railroad Series — Drama) 20077
LUBIN — A Temporary Husband (Comedy) 20073
SELIG — Making Good (Drama) 20078
VITAGRAPH — The Man He Used to Be (Broadway
Star Feature — Three parts — Drama) 20074-5-6
General Film Company.
Advance Releases
MONDAY', FEBRUARY 21, 1916.
Biograph Reissue No.
Mary Page, No. 5 (Two
BIOGRAPH — His Mother's Son (Drama
3S).
ESSANAY — The Strange Case of
parts — Drama).
LUBIN — The Repentant (Drama).
SELIG — Virtue Triumphant (Three parts — Drama).
SELIG — Selig-Tribune No. 15, 1916 (Topical).
VITAGRAPH — Hughey. the Process Server (Comedy).
TUESDAY, FEBRU.VRY 22, 1916.
ESSANAY — The Brides Maid's Secret (Two parts — Drama).
KALEM — Ham the Diver (Comedy).
LUBIN — Four Narratives (Two parts — Drama).
WEDNESD.VY. FEBRUARY 23, 1916,
BIOGRAPH — The Guilt of Stephen Eldridge (Three parts— Dr.).
ESSANAY — Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 5 (Cartoon-Comedy)
KALEM — Earning His Salt (Comedy).
THURSDAY, FEBRU.VRY 24, 1916.
LUBIN — The Redemption of Helene (Three part.s — Drama).
SELIG — Selig-Tribune No. 16, 1916 (Topical).
VIM — Bungles Enforces the Law (Comedy).
FRID.VY, FEBRUARY 23, 1916.
KALEM — The Night Watch (Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE — Who Knows? (Three
parts — Drama).
VIM — Love and Lather (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — Freddy's Narrow Escape (Comedy).
S.VTURDAY', FEBRU.VRY 20, 1916.
ESSANAY — The Despoiler (Three parts — Drama).
KALEM — The Switchman's Story (No. 68 of the "Hazards of
Helen" Railroad Series) (Drama).
LUBIN — Billie's Revenge (Comedy).
SELIG — A Safe Risk (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — The Road of Many Turnings (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama), ,.
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LISTS of Regular Program and Feature Pictures Can Always Be Obtained from the Pages of the Moving Pic-
ture World. These are Published Two Weeks in Advance of Release Days to Enable Exhibitors to Arrange Their Coming Programs. The
Stories of the Pictures in Most Cases are Published on a Like Schedule. Each Synopsis is Headed by a Cast, the Players* Names Being in
Parenthesis. Lay Out Your Entertainment From the Information in the Moving Picture World and You Will Not Go Wrong.
Ask your GENERAL FILM COMPANY exchange
to send you full information about the
NEW PRINTS OF
BIOGRAPH
Mabel Normand
Charles Murray
FEATURING
Mack Sennett
Ford Sterling
COMEDIES
Fred Mace
Vivian Prescott
A Special Department gives its entire attention to a correct list of releases.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1177
|B I O G R A P H|,
QUALITY FILMS
Monday, February 21
His Mother's Son
Directed by D. W. GRIFFITH
Preparedness
War is tightening its grip
on the film industry. Im-
ported chemicals are scarce.
Good photography is becom-
ing rarer every day. Bio-
graph Quahty, now more
than ever supreme, discounts
all handicaps. We have the
equipment, the expert crafts-
men— and the materials.
BioGRAPH Company
807 East 17Sth Street
New Yobk. N. Y.
The drama of a home that went to pieces
after a masterful woman died
Mae Marsh W. Chrystie Miller
Jenny Lee Robert Harron
Walter Miller
The Biograph Re-issue
Wednesday, February 23
The Guilt of
Stephen Eidridge
Directed by J. PARRELL MACDONALD
A relentless drama of the power of
heredity for good and evil
Vera Sisson Charles H. Mailes
Jack Mulhall Jack Drumeir
Ivan Christy
The Three Reel Biograph
For casts and descriptions of
all Biograph releases refer to
your copy of PROGRAMS
1178
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 19 and February 26
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 1206, 1208, 1210.)
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1916.
LAEMMLE — Arthur's Last Fling (Comedy)
L-KO — Firing- the Butler and the Butler Fired (Two
parts — Comedy)
REX — No release this day.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1916.
NESTOR — When the Losers Won (Comedy)
RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAYS— The Sphinx (Five
parts — Drama)
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE — Graft No. 10,
"The Harbor Transportation Trust" (Two parts
— Drama)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — The Family Secret (Two parts — Com-
edy-Drama)
IMP — Cinders (Drama)
REX — The Strong Arm Squad (Drama)
■WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 6 (Topical)
LAEMMLE — As Fate Decides (Drama)
L-KO — Elevating Father (Two parts — Comedy) ....
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1916.
BIG U — No release this day.
POWERS — Building Up the Health of a Nation (Les-
son 4 — Educational)
POWERS — Joe Boko's Adventures (Cartoon-Com.) .
VICTOR — In the Night (Three parts — Modern Dr.)..
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1916.
IMP — Plot and Counterplot (Two parts — Drama)...
NESTOR — Flivver's Dilemma (Comedy)
REX — Borrowed Plumes ( Drama)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916.
BISON — A Recoiling Vengeance (Three parts — Ani-
mal— Drama)
JOKER — No release this day.
POWERS — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 9, "Bureau of
Weights and Measures" — Educational)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1916.
LAEMMLE — No release this day. .
L-KO — Twenty Minutes at the Fair (Comedy
REX — Dolly's Scoop (Two parts — Drama)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916.
NESTOR — The Disappearing Groom (Comedy)
RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAYS — Sons of Satan (Five
parts — Detective — Drama)
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE — Graft No. 11,
"The Illegal Bucket Shop" (Two parts — Drama).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — The Dupe (Three parts — Underworld —
Drama)
IMP — No release this week.
VICTOR — The Pipe Dream (Comedy)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1916.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 7 (Tropical)
REX — Turtle Doves (Comedy-Drama)
VICTOR — Madam Cubist (Two parts — Society-Dr.) ..
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1916.
BTG U — A Beast of Society (Three parts — Modern-
Drama)
LAEMMLE — John Pellet's Dream (Comedy-Drama) . .
POWERS — No release this day.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1916.
IMP — I'll Get Her Yet (Two parts — Comedy)
NESTOR — Her Friend the Doctor (Comedy)
VICTOR — After the Play (Drama)
S.\TURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1916.
BISON — The Stampede in the Night (Two parts —
Western — Drama)
JOKER — Married on the Wing (Comedy) . .
POWERS— Uncle Sam at Work, No. 10, "Prepared-
ness" (Educational)
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1916.
BEAUTY — Billy Van Deusen and the Vampire (Comedy).
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 22 (Scenic)
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy)
VOGUE — Igorrotes' Crocodiles and a Hat Box (Com-
edy) 04474
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1016.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— Lite's Blind
Alley (American — Five parts — Drama) (No. 68).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1916.
AMERICAN — A Modern Sphinx (Three parts — Soci-
ety— Drama) 04475-6-7
PALSTAFF — No release.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1916.
BEAUTY— Ella Wanted to Elope (Comedy) 04482
THANHOUSER — Outwitted (Three parts — Drama). 04479-80-1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1016.
FALSTAFF — No release.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Dead
Alive (Gaumont) (Five parts — Drama) No. 69).
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 59 (Topical) 04485
VOGUE — At the End of His Rope (Comedy) 04483
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1916.
CUB — Too Proud to Fight (Comedy) 04489
MUSTAN(3 — When the Light Came (Three parts —
Western — Drama) 04486-7-8
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Silas Mar-
ner (Thanhouser — Seven parts — Drama — No. 70)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1916.
BEAUTY — The Battle of Cupidovitch (Comedy) 04491
GAUMONT — See America First, No. 23 (Scenic) 04490
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon
Comedy) y. 04490
VOGUE — Heaven Will Protect the Woiking Girl
(Comedy) 04492
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — I Accuse
(American — Five parts — Drama — No. 71)
TUESDAY', FEBRUARY 22, 1916.
AMERICAN — Life's Harmony (Three parts — Society
Drama) 04493-4-5
FALSTAFF — Ruth's Remarkable Reception (Com.) . 04496
■W^EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1916.
BEAUTY — Too Much Married (Comedy).. 04500
THANHOUSER — The Reunion (Three parts — Drama) 04497-8-9
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1916.
FALSTAFF — Perkin's Peace Party (Comedy) 04502
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Oval
Diamond (Thanhouser — Five parts — Detective —
Drama — No. 72)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 60 (Topical) 04503
VOGUE— Title Not Yet Announced 04501
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 1916.
CUB — Title not yet announced 04507
MUSTANG — Double Crossed (Three parts — Western
Drama) 04504-5-6
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Crav-
ing (American — Five parts — Society-Drama — No.
73)
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1179
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the demand and merit the approval of his patrons.
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from the
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"DENISE"
Being an adaptation of ttie international stage success of the same name
By ALEXANDER
DUMAS
IN FOUR
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"THE RED CROSS NURSE"
By Abel Gance
A Drama in Five Parts.
A revelation of the hardships a noble
woman endures in serving humanity
at the front.
"CLAUDIA"
By M. Thiery
A Drama in Four Parts.
Depicting the trials and tribulations
besetting a beautiful song-bird in her
struggle for fame.
"TEN O'CLOCK MYSTERY"
By Abel Gance
A Drama in Three Parts.
A rapid-fire, sensational mystery
drama replete with startling situations.
"THE REDEMPTION OF
A ROGUE"
By M. Thiery
A Drama in Three Parts.
A revelation in photography and per-
fect lighting effects.
"PADDY'S HEROISM"
By Abel Gance
A Drama in Five Parts
which tells a tender love story amid
the horrors of the great world war !
"UNDER THE MASK"
By M. Thiery
A Drama in Five Parts.
Outrivals "Camille" in dramatic inten-
sity.
"THE FATAL HOUR"
By M. Lacroix
A Drama in Three Parts.
From first to last a series of unique
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"THE SHE-WOLF"
By M. Lacroix
A Drama in Three Parts
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1180
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
Stories of the Films
General Film Company
ESSANAY.
A COKRECTIOA.
Ill the i'a»t for the KNsanay picture en-
titled "The Primitive Stain," published on
paj^e lOllt of the iN»ue dated February i:i,
it ^vaN mentioned that Jack Meredith
played the part of Dan 31c<jlran, a Naloon-
keeper. This is incorrect, Hugh Thomp-
son portrayed that character.
THE MAX IX HIM (Two Parts— Feb. S).—
The cast: John Stone (G. M. AudersonJ ; Mar-
garet Houston (Ruth Saville) ; Harry Gardner
(Lee WiUard).
John StoiiO becomes engaged to Margaret
Houston much to the disapproval of Harry
Gardner, his rival. Determined to ruin Stone
in the eyes of society, one night at a party
Gardner steals a pearl necklace and a diamond
bar-pin. He hides the necklace in his own
clothes hut places the bar-pin in Stone's pocket
when he is not looking. When the loss of the
jewels is discovered the guests are searched.
The bar-pin is found in Stone's pocket much
to his own amazement. He is shown no mercy.
He is given a speedy trial and sent to prison for
a long term.
Years later he emerges from prison an old
and broken man. He goes to a house to beg
for clothes. He is met at the door by his old
sweetheart, who is now Mrs. Gardner. Failing
to recognize him, she gives him her husband's
old overcoat. In the pocket he finds a letter
which points to Gardner as the thief for whom
he has suffered. Swearing revenge, he returns
to the house and is about to kill his old rival
when he looks up into the eyes of Margaret.
His heart is softened and throwing off the over-
coat he again plunges into the cold.
THE STRAXGE CASE OF MARY PAGE
(Episode No. 4— "The Mark"— Two Parts — Feb.
14).— Mary Page is charged with the murder of
Dave Pollock. Langdon loves Mary and is her
attorney in the trial. Langdon has a chance to
save his sweetheart by confessing the murder,
but he ignores the opportunity. Insanity is
Mary Page's defense.
"If Mary Page murdered Dave Pollock."
Langdon announces, "she did it while suffering
from 'repressed psychosis.' "
Then he brings witnesses who tell thrilling
incidents of Mary's early life.
Mary's father. Dan Page, was a drunkard.
Because of a powerful pre-natal influence Mary
always had a horror of liquor. At times of
great mental stress, upon her left shoulder have
appeared the shadowy imprints of heavy fingers.
a strange phenomena caused by the fact that
before Mary was born Dan Page brutally attack-
ed Mary's mother.
Mary had loved Langdon almost as long as
she could remember. Pollock, who lived in the
same small town, wanted to wed Mary and Dan
— because Pollock knew of shady transactions in
Dan's career — favored Pollock's suit.
In a drunken rage, in his home, Dan Page at-
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blow struck Mary on the forehead. She was
rendered temporarily insane, and she fled into
the wood. There Langdon found her and car-
ried her home.
VBR.XOr: HOWE BAILEY'S SKETCH BOOK
(Feb. 16). — The drawings were m«de by Ver-
non Howe Bailey, who has gained a wide repu-
tation in this country and abroad for this par-
ticular line of work. Mr. Bailey T)ictures the
Chicago river harbor as it appeared seventy
years ago; then pictures it as it appears to-
day, with its improved shipping facilities, mod-
ern bridges and monster freight and passenger
steamers docked in the river. He also gives
an idea of the appearance of the homes of the
early settlers and of old Fort Dearborn. The
remainder of his drawings show the Art In-
stitute, Field Museum, crowded State street,
Chicago University, Lake Shore Drive with its
wonderful residences, the Park System, Michigan
avenue and the Stock Yards, all as they appear
to-day.
The remaining five hundred feet contain scenes
taken in the Canadian Rockies.
VITAGRAPH.
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL
NO. 1. ,..,.=
Rescue ship with survivors of torpedoea
"Ancona" arrives at Naples, Italy.
Crisis in British Cabinet — recruiting scenes.
Serbian army and populace retreat before the
invaders.
English troops leave Saloniki for the Balkans.
Peace pilgrims at play before a Hearst-Vita-
graph camera, aboard the Ford Peace Ship.
United States Congressmen indicted on charge
of conspiracy in connection with German propa-
ganda.
Remarkable film caught by the Hearst-Vjta-
graph camera, men oft the coast of Maine, show-
ing a schooner actually breaking up during a
terrific storm.
"Kiddies" pose in fashions.
T. E. (Tom) Powers and his "Joys" and
"Glooms."
HEARST-VITAGRAPH NEWS PICTORIAL
NO. 8 (Feb. 4).
Thrilling picture showing an Austrian shrap-
nel shell bursting before a Russian artillery
position and directly among the fleeing and
panic-stricken Russian troops. Note the two
men in the foreground have been thrown from
their feet, wounded many times by the hun-
dreds of small missiles released by the shell.
Further down the hill the Russian troops, some
of the Czar's forces who were driven out of
Galicia by the Austro-Germans, may be seen in
night from the oncoming and victorious Teutons.
A Russian dispatch bearer at the moment of
the bursting of a shrapnel shell immediately be-
hind him. This picture is an enlargement from
motion picture film contained in the Hearst-
Vitagraph News Pictorial No. 8. The moving
picture shows the bursting of another shrapnel
shell hurling the dispatch bearer and his horse
to death. An incident of the Russian retreat
from Galicia.
This view of a Russian artillery position in
Galioia. made during the Russian retreat, is
exceptionally interesting as showing the ancient
type of big guns used by the Czar's armies. An
Austrian shell is seen striking a tew yards in
front of the gun in the foreground.
Women and children fleeing from a village in
Galicia fired by the retreating Russians some
twenty minutes before the Austrian advance
guard occupied it and proceeded to undo so
far as possible the Russian work of destruction.
The motion pictures of this scene contained in
the Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial No. 8 also
show the Russian rear-guard and torch-squad
fleeing from the village, mingling with the
frightened civilian populace.
TOO CLEVER BY HALF (Jan. 28).— The
ca^t includes Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew. Writ-
ten by H. D. Swinstead. Produced by Sidney
Drew. (This picture is released in place of
"Peace at Any Price," which was originally
scheduled for release on January 28.)
Mr. and Mrs. N'ewlywed have an awful "first
(luarrel" and Mrs. Newlywed refuses to kiss her
husband goodbye in the morning. With this
in mind. Newlywed consents to accompany his
friend George and two stunning girlies on an
auto trip. They pass Mrs. Newlywed, who
recognizes her husband, and his trip is spoiled,
while she goes home in aggrieved surprise.
George tells him he must have a double I Ac-
cordingly, next day at the office Newlywed talks
into his dictaphone and connects it with the
telephone : then, leaving instructions with the
office boy, calls up his wife and tells lier he
will be kept late at the oflice. He and George
then go hor:e and his friend introduces New-
lywed to his wife as a "Mr Dix from Oregon,"
who is Mr. Newlywed's double. Mrs. N. loolis
startled, but when she calls up the oflice as
proof and the dictaphone record is turned on,
she thinks her husband is at the office. Un-
fortunately, she discovers the deception later,
so when the two men arrive at the house that
evening slie announces that "her husband has
been in bed this last half hour." and, giving
Newlywed the key to the garage, lets "Mr.
Dix" sleep out there all night.
LUBIN.
A SONG FROM THE HEART (Feb. 14).— The
cast: Otto Ritter (Melvin Mayo) ; Katie, daugh-
ter (Eva Kinney) ; Katie, now a singer (Birdie
Priest); Kate, his wife (Mae T. Prestell); Mme.
Santos Dore (Verma Whitman); Kate's foster
mother (Leone McLead) ; Milton Massey (L. C.
Shumway) ; Oscar Stein (George Routh). Writ-
ten and directed by Paul Powell.
Otto Ritter, a musician, is a failure in life
from his wife's Tioint of view because he spends
his time composing worthless tunes on the or-
gan or playing pinochle in the back room of a
German saloon. Mrs. Ritter is obliged to sup-
port herself and their daughter, Katie, by tak-
ing in washing. Little Katie and her father
are very affectionate, and when Ritter com[>oses
a song which he calls "A Song From the
Heart" he teaches it to Katie. Katie's vocal
abilities attract the attention of a prima donna
who is visiting at the summer resort hotel.
The diva becomes interested and offers to give
Katie a musical education and also takes Mrs.
Ritter along as maid. Mrs. Ritter. glad of the
opportunity to get rid of her worthless husband,
accepts the offer and deserts Ritter. She and
Katie leave with the prima donna and Ritter
is unable to trace them.
Fifteen years pass. Mrs. Ritter dies and the
prima donna becomes a foster mother to Kate.
She places her in charge of Oscar Stein, a cele-
brated teacher, who develops a wonderful voice.
Ritter drifts to the city. After many dis-
couragements he interests Milton Massey, an
impressario, who undertakes to produce his
opera. Kate has been brought to the notice
of Massey, who is interested in her. When
it comes time to select a singer for the lead-
ing role in the new opera Massey favors Kate,
but Ritter firmly insists on having the role
sung by the most celebrated prima donna
available. He vetoes the nomination of Kate
and succeeds in obtaining Mme. Santos-Dore,
a great diva. The rehearsals go on. On the
night before the opening Mme. Santos-Dore
gives a gay dinner party In celebration ot
"her forthcoming triumph."
The next day the diva is too ill to appear
in public. On the night of the performance
Massey and Ritter and the resf are in a quan-
dary when Stein, Kate's teacher, comes with a
plan. He has taught Kate the prima donna's
part and vouches for her ability. Circum-
stances force Ritter to accept Kate. Kate has
her chance and wins. She becomes famous in
a night. After the show Massey rives a sup-
per on the stage to all members of the com-
pany. Each is called upon to do a "stunt."
When Kate's turn comes, she sits at the piano
and, playing her own accompaniment, sines "A
Song From the Heart." To Ritter, who is
present, it brings hack memories, and when Kate
tells him the circumstances in which she learned
the song he realizes that he has found his
(laughter.
THE UPLIFT (Three Parts — Feb. 17).— The
cast: Jim Ruddy (George Clarke); Peg (Helen
Greene) ; Tot (Helen Weir) ; Mike (Francis
■Toyner) ; Pinky Welsh (Clarence Jav Elmer);
Samuel Drew (Walter Law) ; Grace Drew (Bes-
sie Marmeine) ; Rex Hall (Arthur Forbes),
Written and directed by Clay M. Greene.
John Rudley, a criminal, has two daughters.
Peg and Tot have been taught by their father,
.Tim Ruddy, to become thieves. Peg. at the
beginning of this story, has just been released
from the Penitentiary. Tot, thus far, has
evaded capture. Tot has a sweetheart. Pinky
Welsh, a sneak thief, and Peg on her release
meets a fellow convict. Mike, the Bat. A sis-
ter of Mercv offers to lead Peg in the paths of
righteousness, but Peg says that she prefers to
work out her own salvation. When Peg informs
her father that she has decided to live "straight"
he turns her Into the street.
In her efforts to secure employment she finds
herself hounded by the Detective Sparks. She is
on the point of securing a position through an
employment agency when the detective inter-
rupts. Other attempts are equally unsuccessful.
Februarv 1'^ 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1181
and after barely escaping arrest for begging Peg
becomes a model for an artist. He provides
Peg with enough raone*' to clothe herself and
they are often seen together in public places.
The intimacy between Peg and the artist causes
a breaking of the engagement between Grace
Drew and himself. The engagement ring is
transferred to Peg although the artist has no
intention of marrying her.
In the meantime. Tot's career also receives
a setback. Her father is arrested for having
burglar's tools in liis nossession and Tot. hear-
ing of the Uplift Society, secures his release
through them. Then occurs the episode which
brings about her uplift. As she is about to
pick the pocket of a woman she is detected.
but instead of handing her over to the T^olice
Grace Drew, the woman, takes Tot to the mis-
sion, where Tot learns the lessons of forgive-
ness and redemption. So impressed tli rough
Tot's influence, her father and Pinky are finally
redeemed, and Tot and Pinky are married ai
the Mission.
A TEMPORARY HUSBAND (Feb. li>).— The
cast: Dr. Robert Graham (Billie Reeves) ; Amy
(Margaret Moore) : Mrs. Wheeler (Carrie Rey-
nolds) ; Mrs. Trott (Jessie Terry) ; The Angel
Child (Mimi Yvonne). Written by Mark Swan.
Produced by Ear! Metcalfe.
Dorothy Wheeler is poor and helps Minly
iiawkins. a dressmaker. Minty remarks "there
doesn't seem to be husbands enough to go
round." Dorothy has a dread of becoming
an old maid. She learns she is regarded
already an old maid by the gossips headed by
Mrs. Trott. the old maid Miss Gabbleton, and a
twelve-year-old kid, Tryphenia Trott. Luck
changes for Dorothy: she gets a legacy of two
thousand a year and goes to live in New York.
Her apartment is opposite the offices of a den-
tist, Robert Graham, who has no money and no
practice.
Remembering the gossips and thinking her-
self safe, Dorothy resolves to triumph by mak-
ing them believe she is married. She writes
a letter to Minty telling her she is a bride.
In due time she gets a letter asking her to
tell the "bunch" about her husband. She
writes Minty and tells her that her husband
is Robert Graham, a wealthy dentist. Dorothy
has no idea any of the home town people will
come to New York, but Mrs. Trott comes and
goes to the offices of Robert Graham to see
his wife. Dorothv sees the three gossips in
Graham's office. She confesses to Graham and
begs him to impersonate "her husband for the
afternoon. He refuses. She offers him money.
Then the landlord makes a call for his rent,
and as he must pay u" or get out Graham takes
the money, pays the landlord, and Dorothy in-
troduces him as her husband. Nellie sees this,
and makes an awful racket, but Graham slams
her in the chair and holds her mouth open so
that she can't talk while Dorothy gets the gos-
sips into her own apartment.
But Nellie gets away from Graham and tells
his wife he is pretending to be another woman's
husband. Then he locks the two in his office.
The eossips "hear the noise, but Dorothy tells
them her husband is pulling a tooth. Dorothy
learns that Graham's wife is ant to give the
lie, and he and she plot to secure the gossips.
so they will go. He gets a huge knife and
walks through Dorothy's apartment until the
gossips believe he is a homicidal maniac nnd
flee for fheir lives.
SELIG.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 7 (Jan. 24) :
Rockland. Me. — The new tyrbine-d riven
superdreadnaught. "Oklahoma." makes a speed
of 21.47 knots, exceeding the best record of
her sister ship. "Nevada." by a little less than
balf a knot.
San Francisco, Cal. — Lillian Russell, the
actress, only lady member of the San Francisco
Press (Tlub. accepts golden key from newspaper-
men.
Washington, D. C. — Signor Suarez Mujica.
Chilean Ambassador, who has materially aided
in cementing friendship's ties between Chile
and the United States, plans to return home
because of ill health.
Liege. Eelgium. — Soup in summer may lose
Its savory appeal, but on cold wintry days on
these bleak fields the soup kitchen is more wel-
come than the signs of peace.
Chicago. 111. — "Bundle Day" here gives an
opportunity to distribute over ."^OO.-OOO parcels
of clothing to the deserving poor.
El Paso. Tex. — General Victoriano Huerta.
deposed president of Mexico, dies here an exile.
The body will lie in a vault until such time
(if ever) Carranza's officials permit interment
in Mexico.
Ottawa. Ont.. Canada. — The Duke of Con-
naught, Governor General of Canada, accom-
panied bv the Duchess and the usual guard,
leave the Parliament buildinf after the formal
opening of Parliament.
Near Ypres. Belgium. — The campaign in this
region has resolved itself into an intermittent
rifle fire from the snow-filled trenches.
South of France. — At night along the rural
highways of France detachments of German
prisoners make their way to the French de-
tention camps.
Portland, Ore.- — Miss Pansy Sessions enjoys
driving a new and novel motor sled.
New York. N. Y. — Deserting the pleasurable
pursuits of "suffragetting." Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst arrives in the city with Cheddomil
Miyatovitch to obtain funds for Serbian relief,
after a short detention at Ellis Island.
Yosemite Valley, Cal. — The people of Stock-
ton. Cal.. in an effort to stimulate interest in
the Yosemite Valley, as a winter playground,
spend a merry week-end in the Valley.
Boston, Mass — Percy Hou£;hton, the new own-
er of the Boston Braves, with Manager George
Stallings. express determination to win the Na-
tional League pennant as they inspect club
grounds here.
Lampasas. Tex. — "If at first you don't succeed,
try, try airaln." is the slogan of J. A. Rus-
sell, who, although 104 years old still digs for
buried treasure on his farm.
El Paso. Tex.— C. R. Watson, one of Villa's
nineteen victims, and. former manager of Cusi
Mining Company of Mexico, is buried here with
full Masonic rites.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 8 (Jan. 27) :
Chicago. 111. — Chicago offers $2,::!00 reward
lor the capture of the bandit who robbed
Cook's Tourist Agency of $1,000. locked four
persons in a vault and murderi d a policeman.
Juarez. Mexico.— The dead bodies of General
Jose Rodriguez and Colonel Manuel Baca Valles
are placed on exhibition here after the exe-
cution, which took place by order of Carranza's
officials.
Charlestown. Mass.— .$5,000,000 in South Afri-
can gold bullion is transferred under eye of
expert riflemen from the steamer to expres;*
train for Canada.
Washington. D. C. — Gifts from Belgian school
children presented to President Wilson in
grateful remembrance of this country's aid
to stricken Belgium are exhibited in the White
House.
New Orleans, La. — Joseph Leitcr, Chicago
millionaire, on board Millionaire Lamb's house-
boat "Summer Girl," obtains new crew and
resumes cruise after being held by Federal
authorities for discharging owner's crew with-
out permission.
Boston. Mass.^ — Hotkey finds many devotees
who enjoy the crisp winter weather on the
ice in the Stadium.
New York, N. Y. — New York "Newsies" pre-
sent Mayor Mitchel with resolutions thanking
hini for his assistance in helping to raise
$500,000 for the Newsboys' Clubs.
Nancy, France.— A unique gun with special
mountings, so adjusted, as to permit rapid firing
on the enemy's aircraft, is in daily use here.
Joliet, 111. ^Hundreds of people are driven
from their homes and a property loss running
into thousands comes as a result of the worst
flood in years in this locality.
Selig-Tribune Special Feature Picture. — One
of the strangest friendships ever found is dis-
covered by an explorer in Africa.
THE HLACK ORCHID (Three parts— Feb
14 ) .—The cast : Viola Morton ( Kathlyn Wil-
liams) ; Captain Warren Hastings (Wheeler
Oakman) ; Alta Wade (Edith Johnson) : Lieu-
tenant Jack Peters (Earle Foxe) ; Eleanor
Roberts (Grace Darmond) ; Major Duncan
(Harry Lonsdale) ; Mrs. Hastings (Lillian
Hayward). Directed by T. N. Heffron. Writ-
ten by Mrs. Owen Bronson.
In India. Viola Morton falls in love with
Captain Warren Hastings, who does not en-
tertain a deep attachment for her. While on
sick leave in England, Captain Hastings meets
Eleanor Roberts, and it is a case of love at
first sight, particularly when Eleanor presents
Hastings with a black orchid.
Before Hastings leaves for India, Viola tries
to induce him to marry her, but failing, she
turns her attentions to Lieutenant Jack Peters.
In rivalry for the beautiful Viola, army offi-
cers become engaged in a strue'f^le at Viola's
home during a party. Colonel Wade, command-
ing officer of the garrison, writes Viola to leave
the garrison as her infiuence over his subordi-
nate officers is not of the best. Then it is that
Viola makes her home in the jungle.
Captain Hastings, in the meantime, has re-
turned to India, and while riding with brother
officers sees a black orchid in the hands of
a child. It revives thoughts of his love, and
he penetrates the jungle in search of the black
orchid's duplicate. While stooping to pluck a
beautiful fioral specimen, he accidentally
touches a reptile, which sinks its poisonous
fanks into Hastings' leg. He is rendered un-
conscious.
Viola Morton and her native attendant are
hunting game in the jungle. They come upon
Hastings and remove him to Viola's home just
in time to save his life. When he revives, he
expresses his gratitude to the woman, but
again spurns her love. Enraged she tells him
that if he will not marry her she will release
a ferocious tiger which will destroy him.
Eleanor and her mother, meanwhile, have left
England and have come to India. Hastings
leaves. Filled with jealous rage, Viola re-
leases the tiger and follows the beast upon its
trail of Hastings. As the unfortunate man
wanders, weak with illness, throueh the jungle
growth, the tiger traces its desired prey and
Viola follows the beast. In the meantime, offi-
cers and friends, including Eleanor Roberts,
alarmed at Hastings' disappearance, go in
search of him. He reaches the edge of the
jungle with the tiger close behind. Then it
is that the hunting partv fire upon the beast
and frighten it away, while Hastings takes
Eleanor in his arms. Viola is the victim of
her own plot. The tiger, retracing its steps,
encounters the woman in the jungle and slays
her.
MAKING GOOD (Feb. 19).— The cast: Tom
Tom Mix); Vicky (Victoria Forde) ; Wilson
(Joe Ryan) ; Ginto (Pat Chrisman). Writ-
ten and directed by Tom Mix.
Tom, a cowpuncber, is in love with Vicky,
Wilson's only daughter, but Wilson obiects.
Ginto. a Mexican, is secretly in love with Vicky.
Ginto discovering that Wilson is to receive a
large amount of cash for cattle plans with
other Mexicans to hold up the stage and get
the money. Vicky overhears the plot and tells
Tom.
The outlaws hold up the stage and get the
money. Just as they blow up the strong box
Tom and Vicky surprise them. Vicky rides
back to town to tell her father and the two
ride back to meet Tom with the prisoners.
They come upon Tom with the three outlaws
secured to a rope and Tom holding them In
line with a six-shooter. When Wilson sees that
the money is safe and that Vicky really loves
Tom, he gives his consent to their marriage.
BIOGRAPH.
JUST GOLD (Biograph Reissue No. 37— Feb.
14).- The cast: The girl (Lillian Gish) : Her
sister (Dorothy Gish) ; The brothers (Lionel
Barrymore. Alfred Paget. Charles H. West and
Joseph McDermott) ; Their mother (Kate
Bruce); Their father (Charles H. Mailes).
Reports of the great gold strike reach the
village and three sons of the old couple re-
solve to seek their fortunes in the desert. The
fourth son refuses to go with them and is
disdained by his sweetheart, who thinks him
a weakling. But when she sees him daily
comforting his parents and realizes that but
for them he, too, would have gone adventuring,
she repents her hasty decision and weds him.
Meanwhile the three brothers have separated
in quest of gold. The first almost perishes in
the desert before he is found by friendly In-
dians, who succor him. Later he strikes gold,
and is engaged in his mine when the second
brother, after a fruitless search, reaches the
spot. Accidentally, while peering over the brink
of the hole the newcomer starts the excavated
earth in a landslide which crushes out his
brother's life. The sight of gold causes him
to forget the tragic circumstance and he works
the mine. Presently the third brother stumbles
across the spot.
Demented by thirst and privation, he resolves
to rob the unknown miner. Drawing his pis-
tol, he fires pointblank into the excavation.
The miner, hearing the shot, also draws his
weanon and fires. Both are fatally wounded.
Before death comes they recognize each other.
A little later only three skeletons remain to
mark the spot.
HIS WHITE LIE (Two Parts— Feb. 15).— The
cast: Peter Rawlings (Charles H. Mailes) : His
ward fClaire McDowell) ; Grace Martin
(Gretchen Hartman) ; John Barton (later known
as John Fleming) (Charles Perley) ; His sec-
retary (Jack Nellson).
Peter Rawlings, the guardian of Linda Ford,
pretends love for her, but his feelings are
actuated by her money which he holds in trust.
Rawlings is a man of Questionable character,
he having had an affair with Grace Phelps
some time before, whom he cruelly deserted.
John Harton, a youn? lawyer, is Linda Ford's
sweetheart and has, at the opening of the story,
decided to ask Rawlings for Linda's hand in
marriage. With this intention Barton starts for
Rawling's house. About this time. Rawlines
returns home in an intoxicated condition and
forces his unwelcome advances upon Linda, who
in her struggle with him faints to the floor.
This struggle is seen through the window by
Grace Phelps, who has come to demand satis-
faction from Rawlings. The scene infuriates
her to almost insanity, and as she rushes in
at Rawlings he attempts to drive her out,
but she, grabbing up the poker, strikes him
aj^ross the head, causing his death. Feeling
that there has been no witness to the act.
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February 19, 1916
Linda being in a dead faint, Grace leaves tlie
house.
When Linda recovers and finds Rawlings dead
and the polser lying at her side she beiieves
that in her fury she did the deed — and she
stands seit-accused when Barton arrives. That
3he has committed the murder is conclusive to
herself and Barton. Barton forces her out of
the room, intending to talce the blame him-
self, and does so on the arrival of the house-
keeper, who had been out for the evening. In
her excitement the housekeeper rushes off to
inform the sheriff. This gives Barton a chance
to escape, which he does ; and rushing to the
river side, writes a note, pinnine it to his
discarded coat, giving the impression that he
has jumped into the river and been carried
away by the current. Instead he makes his
way to a distant town, where he assumes the
name of "John Fleming," to which he later
brings Linda to make her his wife.
Several years later we find Fleming a suc-
cessful lawyer and politician running for the
office of Mayor against the Boss Ring. Through
a disloyal secretary the leader of the Boss Ring
learns that John Fleming is none other than
John Barton, the unpunished murderer, and
proceeds to get the details of the case. During
this while Grace Phelps has lived with a tor-
menting thought that an innocent man had suf-
fered for her crime, although it was in the
form of a sacrifice, for she with the others
believed that Barton had committed suicide to
escape apprehension. Judge of her surprise to
learn of Barton's whereabouts and the danger
that threatened him, so she leaves for the town
in which Barton is residing and there makes a
confession that she was the real slayer of Raw-
lings, giving the details of how it came about,
thus clearing the name of John Barton, alias
Fleming.
PIQUE (Three Parts — Feb. 16). — The cast:
Arthur Standish (William Russelll ■ His cousin,
Mary (Betty Gray) : Arthur's father, Matthew
(Jack Drumeir) ; His aunt, Dorothy (A. C.
Marston) ; Raitoh. a waif (Zoe Gregory) ; Dr.
Gossitt (Thomas Jefferson); Thorsbv (William
Jefferson) ; Dymple (Arthur Macklin) ; Ray-
mond Lessing (Franklin Ritchie); Mabel Ren-
frew (Gretchen Hartman) ; Lucille Renfrew,
Mabel's stepmother (Isabel Rea).
The following takes place in the suburbs of
New York. Ensign Arthur Standish of the
U. S. Navy is oruered to report to his ship.
Arthur's cousin, Mary, is in love with him but
her love is not reciprocated. Arthur's father,
Matthew Standish, and his aunt, Dorothy, ac-
company him to his ship. Uoon returning home
they discover Raitch, a girl waif, being abused
by three crooks — Ragmoney Jim, Padder and
Mother Thames — who use Raitch as a tool to
steal. Aunt Dorothy's heart is touched and she
takes Raitch to her home to live. Raitch and
Mary become friends.
Later, at the Navy Hop at Old Point Com-
fort, Arthur meets his friend. Doctor Gossitt,
and the doctor's friends, Thorsby and Dymple.
<>ossitt introduces Arthur to Mabel Renfrew —
supposed heiress of her late father's estate.
Infatuated with Raymond Lessing, a fortune-
hunter, Mabel treats Arthur with indifference
and introduces him to her attractive step-
mother, Lucille Renfrew, who has really in-
herited the estate.
War 'j declared and the Atlantic Fleet Is
ordered to Cuba. After the war Arthur re-
turns and calls on Mabel, with whom he is now
deeply in love, and asks her to be his wife.
Mabel rejects him. Meanwhile Ray has been
makin" violent love to Mabel, but upon learn-
ln»- from Gossitt that Lucille inherited the
estate Ray transfers his affections to Lucille.
Mabel's pride crushed and outraged at Ray's
perfidy, out of pique she accepts Arthur's offer
of marriage. The wedding soon follows and
they spend their honeymoon abroad. Thorsby
and Dymple, both having loaned money to
Ray, propose to expose the fortune-hunter to
Lucille. Lucille overhears Rav tell Thorsby
and Dymple that he will meet their I. O. U.'s
when he marries Lucille.
Mabel and Arthur go to the Standish home-
stead to live. It is difficult for Mabel to con-
form to the habits of Arthur's people, who are
very religious. This leads to a quarrel in
which Mabel tells Arthur she married him out
of pique and confesses her love for Ray Les-
sing. Arthur, dazed, leaves for a long cruise
on his. ship. His father commands Mabel to re-
main with her child under his roof until Arthur
forgives her. Love for her absent husband
creeps into Mabel's heart with the birth of
her baby boy and she secretly longs for his
return. As Mabel and her child are prisoners
in Matthew's house, she appeals to Doctor Gos-
sitt to help her get away.
Later, when Ray proposes to Lucille, she
flatly refuses him, saying he is in love with
her bank account and that her bank account
declines. Ray sees Mabel's note to Gossitt and,
thinking she still loves him, plans to renew his
suit. Mabel ignores his advances, realizing
at last that it is her husband she loves. Mat-
thew, believing Mabel has encouraged Ray, or-
ders her to leave the house, but insists upon
Arthur's child remaining. Mabel refuses to go
without her child.
Ray plans to obtain nossession of the child
as a hold on Mabel and hires Ragmoney Jim,
Padder and Mother Thames to kidnap the baby.
Raitch tries to prevent the kidnapping and is
taken along with the child by the crooks.
Arthur is notified of the disappearance of his
child. A large reward is offered for the re-
turn of the Standish child.
Ray now goes to pay the sum he agreed to
give the crooks, but thev tell him they mean
to demand ^fi'O.OOO from the Standish family
for the baby. A quarrel ensues in which the
crooks kill Ray. The crooks then send
Raitch's dress to the Standish home to prove
that they have the child. Through Raitch's wit
in successfully concealing in her dress the ad-
dress of the den where they are being held,
the kidnappers are caught at their own game.
After a fierce struggle the child is recovered.
The child and Raitch restored, Arthur returns
home and Mabel confesses her love for him,
thus brinsiing the storv to a hanpy ending.
Thorsby is accepted by Mary, whom he has
loved, and Dymple proposes to Raitch. All re-
ceive the blessing of Aunt Dorothy and Mat-
thew.
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MIXED KIDS (Feb. 7).— The cast: Mr. Gor-
don (Ray Gallagher) ; His Wife (niiilp Rhcdes) ;
Mrs. Green (Stella Adams) ; Her Husband (Neal
Burns). Written by Al. E. Christie. Produced
by Horace Davey.
The Gordons are a happv family In their
bungalow, being blessed with a little girl and
a small baby. In a shack in another part of
town, dwells Mrs. Green and her husband. Al-
though they live in the poorer part of town, they
are equally han^^-- in the possession of a baby
pickaninny. Mr. Green worlcs in a livery stable
and his wife, to heln out with the family in-
come, takes in washing. Unable to do her
work with the baby squalling, she asks a little
colored girl to take the baby out for a walk.
Doris, the little girl of the Gordons, secures
permission to take her dolly out for an outing
and meets the colored cnild with baby Green.
The little coon admires Doris' doll and the
two exchange babies. Doris takes the coon baby
home and puts it in bed beside the other baby,
while the little negro returns with the doll.
Mrs. Green misses her baby and goes on the
war path looking for it. Mrs. Gordon finds the
ne^ro child with her own and almost has hys-
terics. The little negro girl asks Doris to give
her a habv back and Doris, trades her baby
sister for the doll, thus complicating matters.
When Mrs. Gordon finds her baby gone and
the negro child in possession of the bed, she
frantically calls her husband to hurry home
as someone has stolen their child. Mrs. Green,
meanwhile, has fetched her husband and they
search for their child. Eventually the two
searching parties come together and learn of
the various transactions in bah- trading. Ex-
planations follow and each mother is again
haioy in the possession of her rightful child.
As the story ends, both Doris and the little
negro girl are punished for their reckless trad-
ing "on the curb."
Mrs. Newlywed has been content to stay at home
the first few days after the marriage, but one
day she goes upon a shopping tour. She runs
across an old friend, Lisette, who is one of the
merry girls of the Gayety theatrical troupe.
Lisette has an ardent admirer in Bob (Jordon
and most of her leisure time is spent in en-
joying city life with Bob.
Bob receives a telegram from an old friend
telling him that he will be in the city that eve-
ning, and as a welcome to his friend Bob decides
to give a quiet little supper lOr tour. He calls
UD Lisette and tells her of the expected arrival
of his friend and asks her to get a girl suit-
able for a "regular fellow." Lisette receives the
request during the performance and tries in
vain to get one of the girls in the troupe to ac-
company her to the supper that night. The
girls all have previous engagements and Lisette
is about to tell Bob she can get no one, when
she thinks of her friend, Mrs. Newlywed.
At the Newlywed's Lome things have not been
going so well. Newlywed and his wife have a
little scrap and Newly wed leaves for the club
to drown his troubles, while his wife takes
refuge in tears. It is at this point that Lisette
calls up, and Mrs. Newlywed accepts the invita-
tion to the party.
Bob, meanwhile, is waiting at the club and re-
ceives a telegram stating that his friend has
missed the train. As the arrangements for the
party have all been made. Bob determines to
get some other friend to fulfil the vacancy, and
stumbles across Newlywed, who has been in-
dulging too freely in wine. He promises to be a
member of the happy party.
Fearing someone who knows him will recog-
nize him in the theatre, Newlywed arranges to
wait at the restaurant while his friend goes to
the theatre, for the girls. Mrs. Newlywed has
hastened to the theatre, and comes out with
Lisette, being taken for one of the girls of the
troupe. Bob escorts the two girls into the
private dining-room where his friend is waiting
and starts to introduce Mrs. Newlywed to her
husband as one of the girls from the show.
The two recognize each other, but each being
equally to blame, there is no room left for re-
criminations, and in spite of the fact that the
supper was arranged for unmarried couples,
Newlywed and his wife acted as chaperons to the
other two, and al! enjoy a happy supper.
A QUIET SUPPER FOR POUR (Feb. 111.—
The cast : Mr. Newlywed (Eddie Lyons) ; His
Wife (Betty Compson): Lisette (Ethel Lynn);
Bob Gordon (Lee Moran). Written and pro-
duced by Al. E. Christie.
Mr. Newlywed and his wife are much in love.
WHEN THE LOSE"RS WON (Feb. 14).— The
cast: Mr. Newlywed (Eddie Lyon); Mrs.
Newlywed (Betty Compson) ; Ethel, the flirt
(Ethel Lynn) : Percy (Lee Moran); Mr. (Jordon
(Harry Rattenberry^ : Mrs. Gordon (Jean Hath-
away); Jane (Jane Waller). Written and pro-
duced by .rt.1. E. Christie.
The Gordons ii'Kc to entertain young people
and their daughter, Jane, has invited a number
of her friends to enjoy a house party with her.
While house parties are, as a rule, for single
people only, Jane has invited her dear friend
Mrs. Newlywed and her husband, who are mod-
els of decorum. She thinks that her presence
will have a good influence on the others. Among
the other guests are Ethel, the flirt, and Percy,
the heartbreaker. These t^o have been ac-
customed to ride roughshod over the feelings
of others, their only pleasure being the pursuit
of new victims.
The Newlyweds prove to be all that their
reputation promised, and are the lions of the
hour. Percy and Ethel do not like the popu-
larity of the newly wedded couple and plan
their downfall. Percy bets Mr. Gordon five
hundred dollars that he and Ethel together can
break up the Newlyweds domestic happiness be-
fore the party ends, and an agreement is signed
accordingly.
Percy and Ethel start their campaign of
destruction, and while Percy is trying to kiss
the wife. Ethel tries to impress her charms upon
the bewildered husband. Eddie is a "wise guy"
and "smells something in the wind." He ac-
cordingly gets busy and decides to give the
couple some of their own medicine. 'The next
time that Percy goes to kiss Mrs. Newlywed,
he finds his caresses returned with interest, and
is greatly dismayed. Ethel, too, receives a great
shock, when Eddie returns her kisses "two for
one" and seems to be wild over her. The dis-
concerted plotters do not know what to make ot
this "flank attack."
That night there is a masquerade and Eddie
tells his wife that thev will bring the activities
of the flirtatious couple to an end. He accord-
ingly threatens to shoot Ethel unless she elopes
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with him. while in another part of the house,
Betty threatens to take poison unless Percy
L>lopes with ht-r. The plotters arc caught in
their own net and are forced to agree to the
elopement. Percy meets a masked figure out-
side and hurries into a waiting automobile.
Eddie, Betty and Mr. Gordon hiding behind the
curtains, watch the pair sneak into the auto and
start off. In the auto, Percy removes his mask
and is greeted with a gasp of surprise, for iu-
stead of Mrs. Newlywed he finds Ethel. The
couple realize they have been outwitted and as
they have started for a preacher, decide to finish
the journey. Mr. Gordon congratulates the
Newlyweds on their brilliant work and thinks
with pleasure of the five hundred "hard earned
dollars" of Percy's that is coming to him.
FLIVVER'S DILEMMA (Feb. 18). — "Love a
lot and love them little" is a motto that is very
dear to the heart of our merry friend Flivver,
for he is discovered seated amongst the girls,
where all are enjoying themselves Immensely.
Unfortunately the Reverend Flivver, our hero's
father, accompanied by the curate, decides to
visit his son, and makes an une.\pected call at
this critical moment.
Alas ! the visit is too unexpected for Flivver,
who is at his wit's end to know where to hide
hide the girls. Three are bundled into his bed-
room and hidden In the bed; two are, by an
ingenious trick, transformed Into armchairs ;
and the remaining one, by placing a tray on
her back is made into a table.
The preparations are only just completed in
time, for papa is so eager to see his son he
bursts into the room as Flivver is giving
final instructions to the girls to keep still.
Both father and curate evince a strong desire
to sit — having come a long way — and Flivver
has hard work to prevent them. Papa wants to
see over his son's house and. of course, the first
room they visit is the bedroom, and father feels
the bed to see if the boy is sleeping softly, only
to discover something suspicious there.
Poor Flivver is at first at a loss to explain,
but gets over it by saying they are wounded
Germans ! Papa believes him and they again
return to the first room. Flivver, fearing dis-
covery, determines to do away with himself,
and returning to confess before the deed, finds
his father in one chair with three girls and the
curate in the other with the others. The Rev-
erend Flivver, to silence his son. gives him a
check for jl.OOii and departs, much to the joy
of all, who foresee a rollicking time in store.
JOKER.
LEAP AND LOOK THEREAFTER (Feb. 12).
— The cast: Bill Durham (William Franey) :
Mrs. Bill nurham (Gale Henry I; Dr, KilU-m
(Belburn Moranti); Daisy Brown (Lillian Pea-
cock). Produced by Allen Curtis.
Bill Durham is an inveterate tobacco fiend :
Mrs. Durham, his wife grows tired of airing
the house which Is always full of smoke. Daisy
Brown, a neighbor, tells her to obtain some anti-
tobacco pills that can be given in secret. Mrs.
Durham is struck with the idea and purchases
a supply. Fearing that Bill may discover her
plan, she transfers the pills into a bottle labeled
poison. Returning from work. Bill reads in the
paper of the third case in a week in which
jealous wives have endeavored to poison their
husbands.
Arriving home. Bill discovers his wife putting
a pill in his coffee and is convinced that he Is
about to become the victim of another poison
case. In a ludicrous manner he avoids drinking
the coffee. Later he discovered a poison bot-
tle and to protect his life while he investigates
her motive, he buys some candy pellets and
substitutes them for the pills. The next day
Mrs. Durham visits the oflBce and pours the bot-
tle of pills in the water cooler, but the janitor
frustrates her plan. She purchases another bot-
tle of pills (of which Bill is not aware), and
puts them in the poison bottle.
Dr. Killem is in love with Daisy Brown who
lives next door to Mrs. Durham. The doctor
meets Mrs. Durham on her way home and re-
quests that she deliver a note to Daisy. In the
excitement of back yard gossip Mrs. Durham
forgets to deliver the note. Bill comes home
and discovers the note, which is written in such
a manner that Bill is led to believe that Dr.
Killem is his wife's affinity. He remembers the
candy pellets he has placed in the poison bottle
and hits upon a scheme to frighten his wife.
Mrs. Durham returns to find Bill raving mad ;
he fiings the note in her face and denounces her
as being false. She tries to explain, but he
storms about and refuses to listen. In a traglo
manner he swallows the contents of the poison
bottle, believing it to be candy.
The overdose effects him and he goes to bed
in pain. Mrs. Durham grows worried and sends
for Dr. Killem. The doctor gives Bill an anti-
dote, but Bill, believing the doctor is giving him
a fresh nnishing dose, manages to fool the
physician. Later he discovers the doctor in a
seemingly compromising position with Mrs. Dur-
ham. The limit is reached and he denounces
them. His dramatic exposure winds up In a
satisfactory explanation of the note, and he is
bewildered as to the motive of his wife. In a
ludicrous manner he learns of the anti-tobacco
camnaign against him, and he tries to find solace
in his favorite stogie, but learns that he Is the
losing candidate. In the back yard he digs a
hole and plants his box of stogies. On the tinj
mound he places an inscription : "Here lie
the evil habits of Bill Durham; tuey met their
death at the hands of his loving wife." ov^r
the tiny grave the husband and wife seal the
future with a kiss.
RED FEATHER.
THE PATH OF HAPPINESS (Five Parts-
Jan. 31). — The cast: Joan (Violet Mesereau) ;
Merrill (Harry Benham) ; Grekko (Sidney
Bracy) ; Doris Ingraham (Florence Crawford) ;
Joan's father (Joseph Phillips) ; Barbara
(Dorothy Benham) ; Little Grekko (Leiand Ben-
ham). Written by Elaine Sterne.
Joan is a child of Nature and resides with
her father and Grekko in the woods of North-
ern New York. Grekko has been living with
Joan and her father ever since he was rescued
some years ago from a bear trap in which he
was caught. He is a cripple. Joan's father
dies and Grekko vows to look after the young
girl, who knows nothing of the outside world.
Merrill Day is advised by his physician to
seek the quiet of a secluded country place in
order to recuperate his health which has been
shattered by overwork. Fate ordains that he
pick out that part of New York where Joan
lives, and he arrives there with his widowed
sister, Doris Ingraham, and her little daugh-
tei, Barbara. In roaming through the woods
one day he comes upon Joan giving vent to her
grief over the death of her father, and tries to
ch3er her up. But she is unaccustomed to the
.■iifcjt of man and darts away.
Several days later in rambling through the
woods Joan comes upon the big doll which had
been forgotten by the roadside by Barbara
who went in search of her nurse who had wan-
dered a short distance away. Fascinated by the
plaything she takes it away with her. The less
of the doll is discovered, and Merrill goes to
hunt for it. Near the spot where Barbara said
she left the doll, Merrill finds a rag garter. He
recognizes It as belonging to Joan and goes to
her cabin. He demands the toy, but Joan re-
fuses to give it up. Grekko intervenes in be-
half of his ward, and Merrill finally consents
to let Joan keep the doll. He learns that she is
untutored and begins to teach her to read from
the primer which Barbara brought along with
her.
Grekko meanwhile has been harboring a
hatred for Merrill ; he assumes that the latter's
intentions are not good. His animosity comes
to white heat one day when Merrill calls upon
Joan. She is In swimming. Merrill refuses to
obey the demands of Grekko to keep away from
Joan and is attacked. By an artifice Merrill
succeeds in overpowering Grekko and then goes
In search of Joan.
Months later Joan and Merrill are madly in
love with each other. But when Grekko sees
Merrill caressing his sister he informs Joan,
who scathingly denounces the broker. By a pre-
arranged plan with Grekko he is to fire and
kill the broker when Joan is in his arms.
When Joan finishes upbraiding Merrill he tells
her that the other woman is his sister, and that
he is in love with no other girl but Joan.
Overcome with love for the man she throws
herself into his arms, and it is then that she
realizes what will happen to him. In order to
spare his life she places herself in such a po-
sition that she receives the bullet. Grekko sees
the enormity of his crime and tries to make
amends, but is driven away by Merrill. Be-
lieving that he has killed Joan, Grekko leaves
the country.
But she received a slight wound only, and
when Joan regains consciousness, the lovers
come to a perfect understanding and the re-
newal of their love.
THE SPHINX (Five Parts — Feb. 14). — The
cast: Arthur Macklin (Herbert Kelcey) ; The
Sphinx (Effle Shannon); Betty Mackin (Bea-
trice Nozes) ; Charles Macklin (Charles Comp-
ton) ; Frances Evans (Louise Huff) ; M. Valen-
tine (William Bechtel). Written by Reynard
L. Schrock. Produced by Mr. Adolphl.
The Sphinx is a nickname given to a dancer,
who interprets the classique. After the cares
of the stage are brushed aside at night, a fast-
driven limousine carries her to the Lion Head
Apartments, where colored servitors wait upon
her and deck her with perfume and flowers, tor
the coming of "Jim," her lover. Mr. Macklin
is a widower, but has a son named Charles,
who is studying art under the tutelage of M.
Valentine, a French painter. Charles has be-
come attached to Frances Evans, society girl,
and their affection has resulted in their engage-
ment.
One day, during a class in art at M. Valen-
tine's studio, where Charles is studying, the
Sphinx calls. The master Introduces her to
Charles, but does not mention the boy's name,
since he has a deep affection for the strange
woman himself. The young art student falls
under the spell of the Sphinx and his affection
for Frances wanes. To his pleadings to receive
him at her residence the dancer turns a deaf
ear. A theater party, of which Charles and
Frances are members, gives him his opportun-
ity. Prominent in the performance is the sinu-
ous dance of the Sphinx. Under a pretext he
leaves his own party and trails the Sphinx to
her home.
When Charles appears at her apartment, she
receives him with consternation. She is ex-
pecting Macklin. She is unaware that this is
the son of her expected visitor, but decides that
the jealous Macklin must not find another
visitor there. When the latter arrives she begs
Charles to conceal himself, but he agrees only
when she promises to come to his studio the
following day so that he may paint her por-
trait. The Sphinx hides Charles and when
Macklin arrives hurries him into another room,
while the maid allows Charles to slip unnoticed
from the apartment, ignorant of the identity of
her other visitor. The next day the Sphinx
keeps her promise. She comes to Charles' studio,
a pose is arranged, and Charles proceeds to
paint. Meanwhile, Frances, unable to under-
stand Charles' coldness, has been encouraged
by the latter's sister to seek him at his studio.
She calls just as Charles Is engaged upon his
big picture. Charles tells Frances that she is
interfering with his work and prevails upon
her to leave. She goes, but suspicion leads her
to peer through the keyhole of the studio. The
Sphinx consents to grant oni kiss and Charles
is enslaved.
At this juncture Frances steals in upon them,
Frances, tearing the engagement ring from her
finger, runs away in tears. Charles laughs and
turns to the Sphinx, who censures him for his
conduct, calling him a heartless boy. Heart-
broken. Frances goes to Charles' father and tells
him that a worthless woman whom she does not
know has ensnared the boy she loves, and that
it was tor her that he forsook the theater party.
When Charles returns at night he is sternly
taken to task by his father, but this has no
effect on Charles. Charles calls upon the
Sphinx and finds that she is making prepara-
tions for a birthday party. Macklin arrives
and she again hides Charles. In the course of
their conversation, Macklin discovers a half-
burned cigarette, and demands to know where
and who the other man is. She refuses to tell,
and Macklin seizes her. Her screams bring
Charles from his hiding place, and father and
son come face to face and each recoils.
In the woman before him Charles now sees
but a shameless, tempting siren, and he wildly
denounces her. Macklin is roused in her de-
fense and springs at his son and there Is a
fight in which the father, striking his head on
the floor, is rendered unconscious. Charles
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rushes wildly away ; he is in the grasp of de-
spair and soon is raving in delirium. The
Sphinx explains to Macklin, who believes her,
and asks her to be his wife. Charles, in his
fever, keeps calling for the Sphinx. She, pity-
ing his misery, goes to see him. The touch of
her hand calms him and he falls asleep. The
dancer gently disengages her hand and substi-
tutes that of his fiancee. Macklin presents the
sphinx to his daughter as his future wife.
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CINDERS (Feb. 15).— The cast: Cinders
(Edith Roberts); Jim Carter (William Court-
leigh. Jr.) ; Mr. Pendleton (Frank Smith) ; Mrs.
Hawley (Gertrude Mudge) ; Ruth Hawley (Sy-
dell Dowling) ; Baron di Sondia (Peter Pan).
Written and produced by Robert Hill.
Cinders, a waif fourteen years old, is being
pursued by a peddler for sneaking a few apples.
She runs to an old mansion, known as "Maple
Gables," Looking back to see what has hap-
pened, she observes that Jim, a young lawyer
whom she has passed in her flight, has inter-
cepted the peddler and squared him by paying
for the apples. Then Cinders is confronted by
Mr. Pendleton, a retired lawyer and owner of the
mansion. Mr. Pendleton is inclined to be angry
at her intfu-sion, but Jim arrives presently and
again intercedes for Cinders. Cinders jumps on
the old lawyer's lap despite his protests, and,
winning him over completely, falls asleep in his
arms. Mr. Pendleton, who is a widower, tells
Daniel, an old servant, to prepare the guest
chamber for his ward. In the next scene it de-
velops that Jim is in love with Ruth Hawley,
and that her mother, who is a niece of Mr.
Pendleton, doesn't approve of Jim as a prospec-
tive son-in-law.
Ruth takes kindly to Cinders and they become
friends. Presently the Baron di Sondia arrives
and Mrs. Hawley introduces him to Mr. Pendle-
ton. The Baron's attitude toward Mrs. Hawley
is that of an ardent lover. Later we see Mr.
Pendleton in his drawing room where Jim is
assisting him to draw up his will. Early next
morning, as Daniel is dusting, he finds on the
library desk a note signed by Mr. Pendleton. The
note announces his master's intention of com-
mitting suicide. Mrs. Hawley is now the Baron-
ess di Sondia. At Jim's suggestion the Baron-
ess, her husband, and Ruth all hurry to the
Pendleton mansion. When the relatives are as-
sembled. Jim reads the will, according to which
Mr. Pendleton has left everything to his niece,
the Baroness di Sondia, withi a proviso that she
shall maintain in "Maple (Tables" a home both
for Cinders and Daniel.
The Baron and Baroness manifest annoyance
at this disagreeable necessity. Cinders has
acted all along as a sort of Cupid for Ruth and
Jim, although Ruth has been told emphatically
that the Baron doesn't consider Jim a suitable
husband for her. The Baroness comes upon
the lovers. She tells Jim that his services as
a lawyer will not be needed in future. That
night Cinders assists Jim to enter through the
skylight into the attic, where Ruth, Daniel
and a minister are assembled. The minister
reads the marriage service and pronounces Jim
and Ruth man and wife.
They all go down to the drawing room where
Cinders, addressing the Baroness, says: "I
have the honor to present Mr. and Mrs. James
Carter." The Baroness storms, and, encouraged
by the Baron, she tells Cinders to get out of
her house. Cinders makes fun of her, and the
Baroness is about to strike her when Jim in-
tercedes. Mr. Pendleton, who, it seems, has
been listening to all this from his place of con-
cealment, comes from a secret panel. They
are all horror-struck as he appears before
them.
Cinders runs to Mr. Pendleton, who takes
her in his arms. Jim and Ruth crowd about
the old lawyer and Daniel comes down and
shakes his hand. Mr. Pendleton looks at the
Baroness and says, in explanation of his ac-
tions : "I wanted to test my friends. T think
the Baron and Baroness will thrive better on
foreign soil." Ruth is spurned by her mother
and the Baron and Baroness leave the place in
great indignation.
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Jack Hopewell, sole support of an invalid
mother, pecures eniploymtnt with I3enjamin
Bimb, a designing old rascal, manager and pro-
moter of the Yellowglint Mining Company. Un-
aware that his employer is a swindler and the
Yellowglint Mining Company a fraud, Jack in-
vests his own and his mother's savings in stock
of the company. While at work one morning.
Jack sees Casper Cardwell, notoriouri get-rich-
quick financier, enter his employer's private
office. This arouses Jack's suspicions and he
observes his employer and Cardwell through the
keyhole. He hears Bimb say : "We'll clean
up a million if the suckers continue to buy."
As soon as Cardwell has departed, Jack en-
ters the private office and threatens to expose
Bimb unless he returns the money invested by
Jack and his mother. Bimb resorts to bribery.
Jack refuses, and leaves the office. Left alone,
Bimb begins to worry over Jack's threat. Fin-
ally his eyes fall on a five hundred dollar bill.
It gives him an idea; he marks the bill with
a cross. Jack is in the outer office, making a
hurried examination of the books. Bimb steals
up behind him and deftly puts the marked bill
into one of the pockets of Jack's coat. A few
minutes later. Bimb telephones the police that
he has been robbed of a five hundred dollar bill.
Detectives, after an investigation, find the bill
in Jack's pocket. He is arrested and subse-
quently convicted on purely circumstantial evi-
dence. Jack reveals Bimb's plot to his fiancee,
Jane Fanning.
Jane, determined to save her sweetheart, con-
ceives an idea. She visits Jack in his cell, and
tells him that as Bimb caused his conviction by
a "frame-up." they will convict Bimb by the
same means and force him to retract. Ac-
cordingly Jane dictates and Jack writes the fol-
lowing note to Bimb: "Dear Mr. Bimb: — I
have repented and will return the $."iOi> 1 stole.
A friend of mine who wishes to remain un-
known will throw a box containing the money
from the train that passes Summerville at 12.30
tomorrow afternoon. It is important that you
be there in person to receive it. Yours truly.
Jack Hopewell." Leaving the jail. Jane seeks
out a hobo and bribes him to aid her in the
execution of the counter-plot. She takes him
to a public telephone booth, instructing him to
call her uncle. Tobias Matley. a jolly old cap-
italist, and give him the following message:
"Your home will be dynamited unless you throw
a box containing $500 from the train that
passes Sommerville at 12.30 tomorrow after-
noon.'
Leaving the hobo, Jane visits her uncle and
tells him of the counterplot. He agrees to fol-
low out minutely the terms of the threatening
message. Later in the same day. Bimb re-
ceives Jack's letter. Knowing Jack has stolen
no money, it p'erplexes him. After much hesi-
tancy he resolves to go out to Summerville. The'
following day. Jane is at her uncle's office. The
old capitalist chuckles as he marks with his
initials a five hundred dollar bill, which he
packs in a box. Then Jane and her uncle take
the train which is to pass Summerville at r2..3n.
having already notified detectives to trail Bimb.
Bimb is at the appointed place at 12.30 and re-
ceives the box which the uncle throws from the
train. He extracts the bank note and stares at
it in a bewildered way. As he stares, detectives
leap from their hiding place ^nd pounce upon
him. He is placed under arrest charged with
extorting money by means of threats. He ex-
postulates, and searches for Jack's note to ex-
plain. He finds only a blank sheet. Jack's let-
ter having been written in vanishing ink.
Jane and her uncle, having left the train at
the first stop beyond Summerville, join the
group. Jane calls Bimb aside. "It's a dirty
frame-up." growls Bimb. Jane says : "You re-
tract your frame-up charge against Jack, and
I'll explain everything to the detectives." Bimb
admits he is outwitted, and yields. The closing
scenes show Bimb in jail (the fraudulent char-
acter of the mining company having been ex-
posed) and Jack and Jane with Jack's invalid
mother chatting on the porch of the suburban
home that has now actually come into their
possession, having received a very remunera-
tive position from Jane's uncle.
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IN A CAGE WITH POLAR BEARS (on the
same reel as foregoing). — Polar bears are large
lumbering animals, and it is difficult to teach
them to play witli small objects. In this reel
they play ball and drink from ordinary sized
bottles, besides balancing on the see-saw. They
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down again on the other side, like little boys
sliding down hill, and perform other feats
which seem impossible for animals of their size.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK NO. 5, "Protecting
the Ships At Sea" (Jan. 22). — This week's re-
lease shows the methods adopted to protect the
sliips at sea, not only the ships of our navy,
but the ships of our coastwise trade and the
trans-Atlantic liners of all nations.
The first of the reel depicts the workings of
the Weather Bureau. The intricate and deli-
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and velocity of the wind are all faithfully
shown. The instruments which register and
record the temperature and tell the weafher
sharps when a big storm is brewing that they
may notify the country are clearly seen and
explained on the screen.
The entire lighthouse system *hich guides
the ships that they will not run afoul of reefs
is one of the features of the film. The officers
and ships of the Revenue Service and the means
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duties. The film ends with a few more inti-
mate views of our dreadnoughts in action.
SAMMIE JOHNSIN, HUNTER (Jan. 27).—
Animated cartoon showing the adventures of
Saramie Johnsin. an indolent colored boy. Sam-
mie's big mammy orders him to do some
chores, but he is engrossed in reading a lurid
periodical in which the capture of wild ani-
mals is the main theme. Sammie dozes off and
dreams that he, too. is a miglity hunter. His
dream takes him to the wilds of Africa, where
he has many humorous encounters with lions,
tigers, boa constrictors and untamed elephants.
Sammie during bis hunting expedition come&
upon an ostrich with its head buried in the
sand and mistakes it for a cocoanut tree.
He arouses the wily bird and meets with sev-
eral harrowing experiences trying to capture it.
Sammie gets from one difficulty to another with
rapidity. Just as he is about to be devoured
by a ferocious beast he is awakened from his
adventurous dream by the well directed stream
from a hose played by his angry mammy.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK NO. 6. "Saving
Wealth and Building Health" (Jan. 29). This
installment opens with a fine view of the Agri-
culture Building in Washington and a fine close-
up of Secretary Houston. How Uncle Sam cares
for the trees and roads of the farmers is real-
istically depicted, as well as all the various
duties of the vast army of men employed to
protect our forests.
One of the greatest problems before the peo-
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far west which converts arid wastes to rich and
fertile land. Here is shown the methods em-
ployed to make garden spots of deserts.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK NO. 7. "Uncle Sam's
Children," "The Patent Office." "Immigration."
"In the Philippines." "Uncle Sam's Wards"
(Feb. o). — This installment begins with inter-
esting views of the newest methods employed in
the Patent Office. The scene then changes to
the entry of the immigrants into the Land of
Freedom, and the foreigners who are to become
citizens of the new world are shown going
through the formalities of entrance into the
country.
Fascinating views of the Philippines show
Uncle Sam caring for his little brown brother,
teaching the children to read and write, in-
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the adults against tlie ravages of small-pox.
"Turkey trotting in the Arctic" shows the
native children of far Alaska in a ouaint dance,
and then the scene passes to the Indians —
Uncle Sam's wards — who are shown in strange
dances, hunting buffalo and roasting meat in the
open. The interior views of the Indian Girls'
School at Riverside show what progress has
been made over this ancient manner of pre-
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linson) ; Madge Alston (Brownie Vernon); Mr
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Witting) ; Fred Alston (Geo. Barringer) :
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and decides at a late period of life to re-
marry. His son, Arnold, is thoroughly dis-
gusted with the idea and particularly dreads a
stepmother. Ere it is too late to save the
old man, Arnold decides to get an intimate
view of the future Mrs. Markham. Knowing
that no woman is a heroine to her house ser-
vants, he decides to apply to Mrs. Markham
for the nosition of butler, which is open.
He is engaged and learns that there is a
charming daughter in the family. A mutual at-
traction springs up between Arnold and Madge,
the daughter. The mother is horrified at her
daughter's interest in a servant.
Fred Alston, her son, to pay a gambling
debt, commits forgery. Dumont holds the
forged check as a weJfcpon. the price he demands
for it being the hand of Madce. Arnold learns
of this family skeleton and luckily getting hold
of the check, uses it as a candle lighter. Du-
mont is foiled and the supposed butler bows
him solemnly out of the house.
Some little time later the butler tires of the
masquerade and, resigning his position, leaves
for home. The next time that Markham calls
at the Alstons, he is accompanied by Arnold.
Mrs. Alston recognizes in her future son-in-law
her former butler, and the final outcome is
the celebration of two engagements instead
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IN DREAMY JUNGLETOWN (Feb. 1).— The
cast: Dream Girl (Violet MacMillan).
Violet went to bed with her kittens and ani-
mal toys, and played with them so long that
when she finally fell asleep she dreamt she was
a jungle maid with animals for comrades. Some
of them were friendly, but some were decidedly
otherwise, and Violet had a narrow escape from
a hungry tiger. An ostricb gives her a ride
and one of his feathers for a souvenir, a bear
visits her hut and tries to steal her doll, a
lion scares her, and a baby elephant is a wel-
come playmate. She has a terrible adventure
with a monkey, who pelts her with cocoanuts.
but a Hottentot man saves her from the mon-
key and brings her presents of fruit to eat.
Violet is quite sorry when sbe wak?s and findr
It all a dream.
THE MISSING LOCKET (Feb. 11).— Baby
Early lived in a poor neighborhood with her
mother and little crippled brother. Her mother
had estranged herself from her own family by
a runaway match. Her husband was dead and
her mother seriously considered appealing to
her father for aid in support of tbe two chil-
dren. Baby went to school, but the rich little
children were not very kind to her. and she
would not have been invited to Erma's birthday
party without the intei mention of her teacher.
Mother dressed Early in her best frock and
gave her some flowers for Erma, whicb were
not much noticed by the spoiled little girl who
was showered with gifts. Her grandfather gave
her a locket and while the children were at the
table, the trinket was passed from hand to hand
to be admired by all. Baby was looking at it.
when tbe entrance of the butler with the cake
distracted the attention of all. Presently Erma
missed her present, and all remembered that
Early had been the last to hold it. She tried to
run away in the confusion, hut was stopped by
Krma's mother. Babv was hiding something in
her dress. It looked suspicious, and she was
forced to reveal her poor little secret. Out cama
a piece of cake and some bonbons.
"I saved them for mv brother," said Early
through her tears: "He is a cripple and I
wanted him to have a party, too.'*
Touched to the heart, Erma's mother "acked
a big basket of goodies and her grandfather
accompanied Earlv to her home, carrying tbe
basket. A surprise was in store for him. for
Baby's mother proved to be the daughter whom
he Tiad so harshly renounced years before. .Tim-
mie had a real partv after all. and the little-
family was rescued from poverty forever.
THE STRONG ARM SQUAD (Feb. 1.5).— The
cast: Phil Kelley ^Francis Ford); Cecil McLean
(Elsie Maison) : Jack, her brother (.Tack F'ord) ;
Chief of Detectives (William White^ ■ Chief of
Police (Dandy Eowen I . Written by Grace
Cunard. Produced by Francis Ford.
Phi! Kelley, a well known detective, makes tbe
acquaintance of Cecil McLean during one of his
raids and has been of assistance to the girl.
Theii acquaintance ripens and the two become
very good to each other. The chief of police is
very much disturbed at tbe operations of a
gang of crooks known as the "Lumber Yard
Gan?;." and after a particularly daring robbery,
assigns Kelley to the case. Kelley examines the
room where the robbery took place an*^ finds a
finger print of one of the crooks. Bv hard work
he locates the crook's record and secures a
photograph of him. Kelle^ takes a detail of
police and starts on his mission. Tbe gang
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February 19, 1916
one of their members through the mysterious
wireless system of crooks, and prepares to give
the officers a warm reception.
Kelley after placing his men in advantage-
ous T^ositions, goes alone to rout the crooks
from cover and is met with a fierce resistance.
A free-for-all battle takes place in which the
officers join, and the crooks are finally routed.
Phil picks out the leader and pursues him. Both
pursuer and pursued exchange shots and both
are wounded. The leader makes his way to
a house and Phil closes with him. As he starts
to handcuff his captive, the door opens and
Cecil rushes out begging him not to take the
man, as he is her brother. Kellev agrees to
let the boy go if she will promise to make him
leave town, and starts to return to bis men.
The chief of detectives has witnessed the
chase, and when he sees Kelly return empty
handed, upbraids him for cowardice and threat-
ens to take his star away from him. Cecil sees
tbem in an argument, and realizes that Kelley
will suffer for his kindness to her. Determined
to do the right thing she handcuffs her brother
and goes out to summon Kelley. He and the
chief meet the girl. She silently leads them
inside the house and points to the 'handcufTed
figure. The detective bends over the boy but
finds that death has claimed him. The chief
regrets his hasty words and leaves Kelley to
comfort the girl, after telling bim that he will
bear more from the office for his successful
handling of the case.
BORROWED PLUMES (Feb. IS'.— The cast:
Hugh Bryant (Ben Wilson) ; Ward Simmons
(Jos. W. Girard) : Mariorie Welch (Dorothy
Phillips) ; Detective Miller (Charles Ogle).
Scenario by Helmer W. Bergman. Produced by
Ben Wilson.
The death of old Ezra Bryant proved a finan-
cial blessing to his two nephews, Hugh Bryant
and Ward Simmons, but it did not materially
assist poor Marjorie Welch, who continued to
show the beautiful dresses tbat were afterwards
sold to the daughters of Riverside Drive. Her
one desire is, to be allowed to own some of the
wonderful creations that she so patiently ex-
hibits.
This desire culminates when she receives a
card to a grand ball. Without asking per-
mission, she taKes one of the dresses with the
idea of returning it on the following day. She
wants to try the cun of happiness, and to be
one of the fine ladies, if only for a few hours.
In filching the gown from the place she is seen
by Ward Simmons, who thus gets an idea for
making her conform to his desires or suffer the
shame of exposure.
In her room that evening sbe dresses her-
self in her borrowed finery, and is surorised
bv the arrival of Ward with a detective in tow.
Ward threatens her with an immediate arresi
unless she agrees to his unconventional pro-
posal. Marjorie, of course, refuses, and Ward,
seeing that she is adamant in her resolve, goes
to the door to call the detective, but is dum-
founded on seeing, not the detective, but his
cousin Hugh. Hugh has overheard him calling
up the detective agency on the phone and has
followed him to Marjorie's room.
Ward denounces her to Hugh, who rises to
the occasion and checkmates his scheme of
exposure, by telling him in vigorous language
that Marjorie has a perfect right to the dress,
as it is only one of many presents that he
hopes to give her after she becomes his wife.
DOLLY'S SCOOP— (Two Parts— Feb. 20).—
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to see Ainsworth, although she is in desperate
tear that her husband will And it out and mis-
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the photo to be printed on the front page, with
big headlines. Dan, a reporter enters dis-
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has her picture, he knows there will be no room
in the Argus for it. He tosses it away. Dolly
sees the photo, and has a brilliant idea.
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UNIVERSAL ANIMATED WEEKLY NO. 5
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.$6,000,000 Capital Fire. — Many lives lost when
flames sweep famous House of Parliament — Ot-
tawa, Canada.
Germany's Sea Prize. — "The Appam," captured
by sea raider, brought across ocean with 500
prisoners by prize crew of 22 — Hampton Roads,
Va. Subtitles : Taking off British passengers.
Victim of sea fight. Unloading baggage.
Food for Cannon. — Shipping war steeds to
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Winter Sports in "Sutnmerland." — Society
folks quit Coronado bathing beaches tor Sierra
sports — Truckee, Cal.
Some Babies ! — Over 2.000 alligators from in-
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collection — St. Augustine. Fla. Subtitles: "Old
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Paying Murder's Price. — General Jose Rodri-
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The firing squad.
Hockey for U. S. Championship. — St. Paul
battles "Soo" stars tor amateur trophy — Sault
Ste. Marie. Mich.
Filipinos Aid War Sufferers — Japanese girl In
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throng — Manilla, Philippine Islands.
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Bathing in February. James Whitcomb Riiey,
Hoosier poet (left) and Colonei Henry Watter-
son, famous editor — Palm Beach, Fla. South
regains captured flag. City returns to New Or-
leans Confederate banner General "Ben" Butler
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Travel ll.OuO Miles to Fight— Hong Kong
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ELEVATING FATHER (Two Parts— Feb. 16).
—The Cast: The Girl (Louise Orth) ; Her
Father ( Dan Russell J ; Her Sweetheart (Kay
Griffith).
Ray, a young man who owes a lot of money,
loves Louise. He has never met her father,
who is a stout gentleman and rather flirtatiously
Inclined. Ray is warned that a bill collector,
disguised as a woman, is going to serve bim
with a summons. He gets a mallet and waits.
Louise's father disguises himself as a woman
In order to follow a pretty girl who lives in the
same hotel. By mistake he knocks on Ray's
door, and as Ray thinks he Is the disguised bill
collector, he gives the old man a severe thrash-
ing and kicks him out. Father has to go to
bed in a much battered condition.
Louise brings Ray to visit her "sick" father
and when the old man recognizes his daughter's
sweetheart as his ruffianly assailant, he chases
him all over the hotel with a revolver. Ray
darts into the elevator as the old man throws a
lassoo at him, and as the door slams, the rope
which is tied to the furious father catches, and
the old man is carried up several stories.
Ray, in his excitement loses control of the
brake and the elevator shoots through the roof
and up into the air with the old man gangling
from the cage. When it lands upon the roof the
furious old man takes vengeance upon the un-
fortunate suitor.
TWEiNTY MINUTES AT THE FAIR (Feb,
20).— The cast: The Wanderer (Ellly Ritchie);
His Friend (Gene Rogers) ; Tbe Girl (Peggy
Pearce) .
Billy, while wearily trudging along the road.
sees the San Dtego Fair in the near distance.
Believing that he might make some money if he
could get inside, he steals in under a visitor's
coat tails and after wandering through the
interesting streets he sits down on a bench to
rest. An old rounder sees Peggy and follows
her as she runs from htm to the store of her
friend, an excitable Italian, wbo pursues her
annoyer and punishes him. Billy and the old
rounder meet. They are old friends and the
rounder laughs when he sees Billy meet two
girls and invite them to dinner, for he suspects
that bill has no money.
Bill, of course, has none, and when the pro-
prietress demands her pay he suggests to the
girls that tbey should pitch dice to see who
shall settle. They refuse, and Billy in his ef-
forts to make the old rounder pay up comes
to blows with him. The Italian suitor takes
a band in the flght and both are severely beaten
by Billy. The girls get the police and Bill is
cbased through the streets to the Painted
Desert, a Fair Concession. He runs to tbe
highest peak of a precipice and defies his pur-
suers. The Italian hurls bombs at him and
for a while Bill catches them and hurls tbem
back at his assailants.
At last one well directed bomb shell ex-
plodes, and Billy vanishes in smoke and fiame
only to awake on a park bench. He imagines he
is still being persecutedd but sees his annoy-
ers are pigeons who literally cover bim and
wben he drives them away he finds two eggs
have been laid in his hat. He is annoyed at
first, but pockets them when he realizes he has
at least got something out of his visit to the
Fair.
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ARTHUR'S LAST FLING (Feb. 13).— The
<;ast: Arthur Batts (Rupert Julian) : Fritz
(Richard Sterling); Flora (Elsine Jane Wil-
son). Written and produced by Rupert Julian.
Arthur Batts is quite a man about town and
has hundreds of love affairs to his credit.
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Arthur's approaching marriage to a wealthy
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recognizes the picture as that of a girl to whom
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-decides that as this is his last night as a
Benedict he will celebrate the occasion by
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The party lasts all night, and the girl Insists
upon aceompanying Arthur to his apartment
They arrive about 9 A. M., and Arthur Is try-
ing to make an excuse to sret rid of the girl
so as to prepare for his wedding, when matters
are complicated by the arrival of Fritz with
the wedding bouquet. The girl asks the mean-
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give a satisfactory explanation.
Arthur takes advantage of his friends ar-
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he returns Flora, the actress, gets suspicion
of where he is going. She previously had told
Arthur that if he proved false to her, in spite
of his evident affection, she would kill him,
and Arthur, taking her at her word, leaves his
friend Fritz to make his excuses while he has-
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she flies Into a tantrum and the furniture
jf the apartment suffers as a consequence. Poor
Fritz, unable to escape, makes the best of
his predicament and calms Flora with an invi-
tation to breakfast.
AS FATE DECIDES (Feb. 16).— The cast:
The District Attorney- (Rupert Julian) ; The
Crook (Ernest Shields) ; Crook's Wife (Elsie
Jane Wilson j; The Crook's Pal (Harry Mann).
Written hy M. Dp La Parelle. Produced by
Rupert Julian.
A young crook, who is being assiduously
hunted, finds that he needs money and tries
to get his wife to steal tor him. She has al-
most consented when the police break in and
nab bim. The prosecuting attorney is convinced
of the Innocence of the wife, and decides to take
hpr and her baby to his mother's house for
protection and to get her away from her former
influences and surroundings.
Arriving at her room, he finds the crook's
pal trying to force his affections on the girl.
He rescues her, and amid the suroundlngs of
his own home she thrives and becomes very good
to look upon, much to the attorney's discomfort.
The pal in the meantime watcnes the house,
and seeing the two together, gets jealous and
writes a note to the husband In prison. This
note is smuggled to the prisoner and he makes
his escape.
Xext door to the attorney Is an Inventor who
is working on a repeating rifle which he fires
against the metal disc in the laboratory In his
house, or in a shed. The wife of the crook la
an Interestsed spectator of these experiments.
On the night of her husband's escape, he sneaks
into the library of the attorney and Is about to
stab him in the back when the Inventor comes
into his laboratory and fumbling in the dark
sets off his gun.
The target not being In place the shot goes
through the window into the library of the at-
torney and kills the crook. Unknown to the
young wife who Is sleeping peacefully upstairs
the body is disposed of and with it the load on
the attorney's conscience, who now finds him-
self free to love the girl.
VICTOR.
I\ THE NIGHT (Feb. 17— Three Partb t . The
cast: Mr. Van Austin (Harry C. Myers t • Mr.
Warren (L. L. Hall); Mrs. Warren (Rosemary
Thebyl ; Slim (Jerry Hevener) ; Slim's Wife
(Jennie Nelson).
Mr. Warren, a middle-aged business man,
devoted only to bis business, leaves the en-
tertainment of his wife, a young and frivolous
girl, to Mr. Van Austin, a man about town.
On his leaving for a business trip, his wife calls
tbe other man for a further meeting. Van Aus-
tin takes the opportunity to call late that eve-
ning.
Mr. Warren, missing his train, returns unex-
pectedly, and as he comes up the steps to his
residence he sees a man forcing an entrance
through a window. He draws a revolver, and
entering through a door into the room, fires
at the window curtains. He turns on the lights
and there stands a burglar with his bands In
the air. Mr. Warren is about to call up the
police headquarters when he bears a groan from
behind the curtains.
' Tearing them open he discovers Mr. Van
Austin wounded In the arm from his shot. He
looks around and sees grips packed and realizes
that his wife is about to leave bim. He makes
a bitter comparison between the crook who came
to steal his worldly goods and the supposedly
respectable man who came to steal his wife.
Police Headquarters having heard bis call and
rceiving no answer, finally dispatched two men
to the house.
On arriving there they are met by Warren
and told that the call was a mistake. Warren
finally gives Van Austin tbe alternative of leav-
ing the community immediately or being sbot
on sight. Van Austin makes a precipitous
flight. Warren, hearing the condition of the
crook's family, let's him go with a promise of
employment .on his country estate. His wife
affects a reconciliation, and as the sun Is rising
it opens a new era for them both.
1188
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
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SEE AMERICA FIRST (No. 21, "A Trip
Through Duluth, Minn.," Feb. 6). — Duluth,
Minn., at the head of the Great Lakes, as it sits
on the side of a vast bill looking down upon the
boats which come and go, cool in the summer
when the refreshing breezes blow, freezing in the
winter, and ice bound, is the subject of one of
the most interesting of the scenics, taken by the
Gaumont Company and released in the series,
"See America First." This Minnesota city is
pictured in the twenty-first number of this in-
teresting weekly scenic. In the film is shown
the winter sports — curling, fancy skating, skiing
and tobogganing. Glimpses of the great steel
mills, the woolen manufacturing, the incoming
and outgoing supply of ore from the iron range,
disclose the great wealth-getting industries of
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The second half of the reel is devoted to Harry
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General
MUTUAL.
MUTUAL WEEKLY, NO. oS CFeb. 10).
Paris, France.— Off for the front,
joffre stands in review.
Alexandria, Egypt. — The Allies land here
after leaving the Dardanelles.
Somewhere-in-France. — C. R. B. trucks off for
Belgium with food and clothing.
New York City. — Famous Ballet Russe tours
America. Diaglaheff's dancers win artistic tri-
umph. Subtitles : Lydia Loupokova and Stan-
islaw Idzikowski. Miss Flore Revalles, danseuse
in "Scherazade."
Washington, D. C. — Louis D. Brandeis, "peo-
ple's lawyer,' is nominated by the President as
an associate judge of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Colorado Springs, Col. — Wild elk for Pike Na-
tional Forest. Fifty animals from Yellowstone
Park are released on slopes of Pike's Peak.
San Francisco, Cal. — W. Morgan Shuster sails
for the Orient. Former Treasurer-Ceneral of
Persia leaves for China on the Nippon Maru.
denying that he is Wilson's envoy.
Paris. France. — New bonnets in colors. Crea-
tions of Jeanne Blanchot.
Washington, D. C. — Fred A. Kolster robs sea
of fog terror. Invents a "Radio Detector" which
will determine the direction of another ship.
The U. S. Government guards secret of this
scientific marvel.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — Keen public interest is
aroused here in the case of Dr. Albert Pervail,
who is dying of "sleeping sickness" caused by
the bite of the tsetse (tetse) fly. Subtitles: The
tsetse fly. His bite has destroyed three million
natives in Uganda, East Africa. The fly lights
on the collar and bites the back of the neck.
Government officials arrive at Entebbe to begin
a campaign to exterminate this dangerous pest.
The forest is one of the fir.st haunts attacked.
Each native is examined and sent to a detention
camp. Eighty per cent. die.
Fresno, Cal. — Gasoline buyers receive full
measure here. State inspection and sealing of
measuring pumps save auto owners $100,000 a
year.
Venice, Cal.— Canoe football, a new sport.
Beach girls defeat Los Angeles belles.
Norfolk, 'Va. — British steamer "Appam" cap-
tured by German sea raider. Was reported to
have been sunk off African coast. Prize crew
bring Britisher here after sinking 7 others. Two
killed in hand-to-hand fight on bloody decks
before steamer surrendered.
Atlanta, Ga. — Carving an army out of a
mountain. Stone mountain will become a me-
morial to the soldiers of the confederacy. Sub-
Looking down from top of the mountain.
title :
Miami. Fla. — Poet and editor are chums
.Tames Whitcomb Riley, the hoosier poet, and
Marse Henry Waterson. famous editor, enjoying
the sunshine on the beach.
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JERRY'S MILLIONS (Feb. 11).— The cast:
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(Harry Jackson): Daughter (Eelle Bennett);
Landlady (Janet Sully); Porter (George
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Out of funds and unable to pay his long over-
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his sweetheart, her father having voiced the de-
cision that he wants no penniless son-in-law.
In seeking a way out of his precarious financial
predicament Jerry gets himself into trouble with
two policemen and his landlady. He succeeds
in vanquishing the officers, but the landlady is
more sturdy and knocks out poor Jerry. She
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answer the postman's ring.
A letter arrives addressed to Jerry. Curiosity
getting the better of her, the landlady steams
open the envelope and is amazed to learn that
Jerry is heir to three million dollars. Forget'
ting her past differences she returns to him
and. being leap year, proposes. Jerry decides
there is safety in flight and rushes out of tha
house, grabbing the letter as he speeds away.
Alone and in safety he reads the letter and,
overjoyed at the news, hurries to his sweet-
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The butler, who has been instructed by father
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While this is happening tlie landlady receives
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right man. Just as she finishes reading it the
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the telegram and so overcome that he faints
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POWDER (American, Five Parts — Feb. 10).
The cast: Bernheim (Constance Crawley);
Chester Fosdick (Arthur Maude) : Reinhold
Burghoff (Jack Prescott) ; Baron von Halstyn
(Jack Farrell) : Judson Brand (William Car-
roll) ; Eleanor Brand, his daughter (Lizette
Thorne) ; Marshall Brand (Ceorge Ahearn).
Directed by Arthur Maude.
Judson Brand, a powder manufacturer, is ap-
proached by the envoys of two warring nations,
but before entering into a contract with Baron
Von Halstyn, envoy for Gravonia, he sends his
son, Marshall, to investigate the country
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is advised of a blockade and instructed to halt
shipments of munitions to the enemy.
Both envoys try to enlist the help of Jan
Bernheim, a clever political exile from Gravonia.
Out of revenge, she promises to aid Burghoff,
but patriotism prevails and she goes over to
Von Halstyn. although pretending to remain in
the employ of Burghoff. Elinor, Brand's daugh-
ter, is engaged to FosdicK, a humanitarian pro-
pagandist, who opposes Brand's mercenary atti-
tude in furnishing munitions.
Burghoff allies himself with Fosdick, and to-
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gressional committee against furnishing muni-
tions. The committee is divided in opinion and
the deciding vote is with Hayes, the chairman
who favors the non-participating policy. Brand
quarrels with Fosdick about the issue and
forces Elinor, in sympathy with Fosdick, to
break her engagement, when Fosdick refuses to
renounce his principle.
Jan induces Burghoff to give Fosdick a check
for a thousand dollars "for charitable purposes."
Jan secures the canceled check which the un-
suspecting Fosdick has accepted, for evidence
against him. and when Von Halstyn urges her
to win over Hayes to their side, she does so by
showing him the check, which she makes him
believe was accepted as a bribe from Burghoff.
Burghoff refuses to accept defeat and proposes
to Fosdick the blowing up of the powder mills,
but Fosdick refuses to listen, so Burghoff under-
takes it alone unknown even to Jan.
Brand's son. traveling through the war zone,
finds their Brandite shells being used by both
sides, and is so absorbed in commercialism that
he is untouched by the evidence of suffering
about him. Fosdick saves the life of a child
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belonging to one o£ the men employed by Buig-
hoff to blow up the mills.
Brand receives a favorable report from his son
and he and Von Halstyn ride over to the mill to
sign up the contract, accompanied by Elinor
and Jan. Fosdick, in Burghott's oflBce waiting
for him, answers the telephone and learns of
the plot to destroy the mills within an hour.
He tries to reach Brand only to find that he and
Elinor have gone to the mill.
Fosdick drives to the mills, and through his
efforts the plan only partially succeeds ; no one
is hurt but Mason, the man who was on the
job. Fosdick is found trying to put out the
fuse and is accused by Brand of attempting to
blow up the mill. Mason, however, clears him
when he recovers and Von Halstyn and Jan are
arrested by a secret service man who has been
trailing them. Brand stubbornly insists that
Fosdick is to blame for it all and vows he will
sign the contract away. Then the final argu-
ment presents itself — his beloved sou has been
killed by a Brandite shell.
Later Von Halstyn and Jan are deported.
Burghoff flees the country and Fosdick and
Elinor are united. Brand turns from the manu-
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THE DEAD ALIVE (Gaumont— Five Parts—
Feb. 17). — The cast: William H. Stuyvesant
(Sydney Mason); -Doc" Ardini (Henry W.
Pemberton) ; Old Jim, father of Mary and Jessie
(James Levering) : Jessie and Mary, twin sis-
ters (Marguerite Courtot). Written and directed
by Henry J. Vernot.
Old Jim loses his money in the gambling
house of "Doc" Ardini, an international crook.
Feeling sorry for the old man, Ardini gives tim
a job. He will not write his motherless twin
daughters that he is down and out. They come
to the city to earn their living. Jessie secures
a position in a department store, and Mary
gets a place in the chorus of -a musical comedy.
Ihey keep house for their father, who pretends
he has honest employment.
At her place of business. Jessie is seen and
admired by William Stuyvesant, a young mil-
lionaire. After meeting her and impressing her
with the honesty of his intentions, Stuyvesant
asks Jessie to marry him. Before she can reply,
word comes that her father has killed a man
when the police raid Ardini's resort. Learning
of her father's callins and his arrest for mur-
der, Jessie feels she cannot marry Stuyvesant.
Without telling him why, she declines liis offer
and moves to escape his attenticns. She merely
writes that there is a terrible secret in her life
that makes her marriage impossible. She has
also kept from him that she has a twin sister
who is on the stage.
However, Stuyvesant learns her new address.
He visits her and persuades her to marry him.
Old Jim will not give his right name, and after
a trial is sent to prison for ten years uni-er the
name of Jim O'Connor. Ardini is Imprisoned
three months for keeping a gambling house.
On leaving prison, Ardini is in need of money.
He learns of Jessie's marriage and also that
Stuyvesant does not know of old Jim's disgrace
and Mary's stage career. Getting Mary under
his hypnotic power, he sends her to Jessie for
money to keep from rev,.aling the family
secrets.
Jessie Is killed in an automobile accident and
her husband is inconsolable. Ardini, under an
assumed name, wins Stuyvesant's friendship. He
claims spiritualistic powers, persuading Stuy-
vesant that through him he can see his late
wife, .\rdini forces Mary to pose at a distance
as Jessie.
One of the demands he makes, saying it is
necessary for the soiritual manifestation, is that
all the servants leave the country place the
evening Stuyvesant is to be shown his wife's
spirit. Ardini then plans to rob the safe In the
millionaire's room.
Mary rebels against tricking her late sister's
husband, and gets word to him of the impo-
sition. The safe is protected by an automatic
device that fires a revolver when the combina-
tion is tampered with. Unaware of this, Ardini
decrees his own death. Mary tells the family
secrets to Stuyvesant, who marries her just as
soon as he can secure her father's pardon.
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WHEN THE LIGHT CAME (3 parts, Feb. 18).
— The cast : Jim Morton, a rancher (Thomas
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Farrell) ; Martha, Merrills daughter (Anna
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Dr. Bronson (George Rainey). Directed by
Thomas Chatterton.
Jim Morton is a successful but loneaome
rancher. One day, crossing the desert, he res-
cues an old Indian from the attack of a rattle
snake. The Indian rewards his generosity by
remaining to assist in the work about the ranch.
Later Jim solves his problem by securing a
partner, Wilbur Merrill, who arrives with his
daughter, Martha. Martha is exceedingly in-
dustrious about the home and provides a con-
tinual round of gaiety which soon affects the
rancher to a point that far exceeds friendship.
His constant attempts to speak to her And him
tongue-tied and embarrassed. Martha, with a
woman's quick Intuition, understanding his
plight and lightheartedly, unthinkingly teases
him in many ways.
Burton, an actor, who has established a hunt-
ing lodge nearby, spies Martha at a broncho
busting contest. He makes ungentlemanly ad-
vances which she coolly repulses. Later he fol-
lows her to the Morton-Merrill ranch and finds
her digging earth for some plants. Being adroit,
he succeeds in gaining her confldence and helps
her with her work. Jim is surprised to discover
them as Burton is leaving, but a thoroughly
natural explanation by Martha causes the mat-
ter to pass from his mind. On this day her
father is killed while traveling through the
woods by a bolt of lightning.
In a day or two the sadness has been over-
come, to a certain extent, and Jim makes up
his mind that now or never is the time to de-
clare himself to Martha. He loses courage and
leaves a note on the table, asking her answer.
She has gone to Burton's lodge — innocently be-
cause Burton has held up to her the lure of a
position as an operatic singer. When she is
about to leave, he makes improper advances,
which are smartly punished by Martha's sting-
ing whip. She starts for home. Burton .fears
that Martha will tell Jim and he enters the
Morton house hoping to forestall her. He finds
Jim's note, asking Martha to marry him, and
writes the word "No" at the bottom of the
sheet. Jim finds the note and is greatly dis-
heartened.
Burton disguises himself as a professor of
music and by promises of employment at a fabu-
lous salary, succeeds in getting Martha to leave
for New York. Martha's efforts to secure work
in New York are hopeless. Then Burton, who has
been watching her, meets her as it by accident
and offers his help. Later, disguised as a pro-
fessor of music, he lures her to his apartment
Removing his disguise as she is playing he as-
serts that he is going to revenge the sharp
stinging blows given by her whip across his
face some time before.
Jim has been superintending the dynamiting of
stumps on his land and, being careless has been
seriously injured. A visiting doctor, spending
his vacation at Jim's home, brinss him East for
special treatment and it so happens that the
doctor's quarters are located in the same build-
ing where Burton has his apartment— in fact
the apartment is directly across the hall It is
after the doctor has gone out, leaving Jim sit-
ting with bandaged eyes, that the ranchman
hears the struggle in Burton's apartment He
rescues Martha and administers a sound thrash-
ing to Burton. The arrival of the doctor finds
that a complete understanding has been reached
between Martha and Jim. Burton is left to
brood over his sorry failure. Jim and Martha
prepare for a new life of happiness on Jim's big
ranch.
AMERICAN.
A MODERN SPHIN.X (Three Parts— Feb 15)
—The cast: Asa and Zaida (Winifred Green-
J'^rS'l^^S" "^'''"'- -N'ewtonl: Essene (Nan
Cnristy); Semeth (Kinq- Clarkl : Francis Pass-
S°r%^'"''f' ,,?,"'' musician (Edward Coxen) ;
Fi mP™S^ "?"?J^- Morrison): Aster (George-
Field). Directed bv Chas^ Bartlett
Asa loves Senneth, but he loves Essene, an-
other girl. Asa. scorned, appeals to her father,
Kam, a sorcerer, to use his magic arts to pros-
per "A Love that Seeks For Self" and he re-
fuses her request. When she trys to poison
benneth. Ram puts her under a spell — "For
three thousand years shall thy soul sleen and
then reborn without love. In love may it find
redemption."
The cycle of years has run its course, and
to Mr. and Mrs. Grant is horn a baby daughter
— Zaida. She grows ud to womanhood and is
known as the .Modern Sphinx, or "The Woman
Without a Heart." She has many lovers, but
lacking the power to love, she cannot under-
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At a fete given in her honor she meets the
famous soothsayer and oculist, Aster. He fore-
tells her future In these mystic words : "The
cycle of the stars is completed; you will learn
love's secret — sacrifice." Again Zaida is mysti-
fied by love. "What Is love?"
Francis Passmore, artist and musician, Joins
the house party. There he sees Zalda and is
struck by her cold, lifeless beauty. He hears
that she is the Moderu Sphinx, but cannot le-
lieve that a woman of such beauty can know
nothing of love. He falls In love with her.
He tries to explain to her the meaning of "love"'
and -lavs a lyric on his violin and relates the
story, but the music fails to awaken her soul.
He tells her of love in allegory.
One night he finds her sitting by a stone
pillar gazing at the heavens in her passion-
less manner. As he watches her, slie seems
to turn into a sphinx. Then he has an in- .
spiration and teaches her love — then passion.
She escapes from Lim, mystified and frightened.
Can this be iove? He follows hor and as he
gather her into his arms again love awakens.
She returns to the house and there meets a
new arrival — Passmore's wife. Then she real-
izes that though she has found love she has
stolen it from another.
In her misery she remembers Aster and gets
a snjall vial of poison. There on the cold bal-
cony, with the stars as her companions, she
puts a few drops of the poison on her T"S.
She disappears.
The scene shifts back to ."i.OOO years before
and Ram is seen reading tne stars as if It
had all happened just in a moment. He re-
turns to the chamber and there finds Asa as
she awakens. The soul of Asa has learned
the secret of Love — Sacrifice.
BEAUTY.
ELLA WANTBD TO ELOPE (Feb. 16).— The
cast : Ella (Neva Gerber) ; Mother (Lucille
Ward) ; Attorney (William Carroll) ; Jack
(Richard Rosson). Directed by James Douglass.
Ella wants to elope with a real man. Dick
loves Ella ardently, but she can't "see" him
at all. This perplexing state of affairs con-
tinues until mother begins to worry about
Ella's lagging interest in her studies and con-
sults her attorney. He suggests that he will
be the goat — he will make love to Ella, elope
with her and then desert her. The cure will be
«ure and lasting. Mother, somewliat dubious,
Agrees to the plan.
At last Ella's romance begins. She succumbs
ito her elderly suitor's whirlwind wooing and
slopes with him. pursued by Dick. Arrived at
their destination. Ella is left in her room all
alone while her elderly lover is hustled off to
Jail by the younger one. He, however, had
telephoned to mother to come and get her
deserted child.
In the morning Ella discovers that she has
"been deserted and when mother arrives on the
scene she finds that her accomplice is lodged
in jail. Together they go to get him released,
and while mother is explaining the court just
how it all happened Ella and Dick decide to
elope in earnest.
THE BATTLE OF CUPIDOVITCH (Feb. 20).
— The cast: Billy (Dick Rosson); Cutie (Carol
Halloway) ; Billy's Dad (John Steppling) ;
Cutie's Dad (John Sheehan) : Bridget (Mary
Talbot). Directed by Archer McMackin.
Eill^' and Cutie are sweethearts and their
respective sires are friends and neighbors. The
old men, having fought through a war to^-ether,
taKe great joy in discussing the present war
situation. But of a sudden Cutie's father as-
serts that, "If Ghardinoczx had not captured
Ogradtixc, Shebinevskl would have advanced to
Plyntx!" The argument waxes furious, friend-
ship is forgotten and to Billy and Cutie come
commands from both headquarters to "sever
relations with the enemy's ally."
But the fires of love are not so easily put
out, and when the elders discover their children
•courting over the dividing hedge, guards are
immediately placed to patrol the boundary.
Billy's father enlists the services of his garden-
er, a good old soul who hasn't the slightest
desire in the world to upset romance. Cutie's
•father got Bridget, the old cook, to guard the
girl she had raised from babyhood. Under the
watchful eyes of their respective campaigns they
-were good guards, Bridget right on the job
with her soup ladel and the gardener doing
his "juty" with his spade.
Cutie's flutTy white puppy broke through the
lines onto Billy's lawn and Billy immediately
has an idea. He pens a note, puts it under the
dog's collar and pets it and sends it flying
home. The note is a fake message telling
Cutie to prepare for action at S o'clock. The
anxious fathers fall for the false note and
get ready for 8 o'clock.
The sentries are bought off, and when Billy
makes his escape at 7 :30 he binds and gags
the gardener, as his own request so he will
have the appearance of having been over-
nowered. Billy makes his way to the enemy's
stronghold and assists Cutie down from her
window, while Bridget does sentr" duty to see
they are not disturbed. They receive her bless-
ing before binding her also. At S o'clock the
fathers find their guns spiked. Each forces a
confession from his traitorous sentry. The old
gentlemen decide to combine forces and pro-
tect their joint interest and over their chess
board, with their mint juleps, they get to-
gether, while Cutie and Eilly "ay a visit to
the minister and receive his blessing.
Storm climbs in but when she momentarily re-
linquishes vigilance they escape. However, the
contracts, also a lot of Christmas mail for the
men at camp, have been recovered and Helen,
Storm and Spike return to Rhinelander. He is
amazed at the Etory, especially at Spike's
awakenir".
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Rhinelander, to avoid future trouble, moves
his camn to Eaird. Coincidentally Helen is
transferred to Las Vegas, a nearby station.
When the new wires are up, Rhinelander and
Storm telegraph Helen that important con-
tracts are expected on Train Number 19 on Sun-
day. The plan is for Helen to bring them to
Baird where Storm will meet her and drive
her to the camp.
Seagrue, following Rhinelander's new move,
located secondary headquarters at Las Vegas
and he learns of the right-of-way contracts ex-
pected b^ Rhinelander. He is determined to get
tnese valuable papers in order to embarass
his rivals and sends peremptory orders to Spike
at Ocaanside to hurry to Las Vegas. After a
drunken debauch. Spike is thrown off a train
in Oceanside. Helen Holmes happens on the
spot and. taking pity on Spike's plight, insists
on paying bis fare so that he can continue his
journey. Spike vows that if he ever gets a
chance, he will prove his gratitude. Spike ar-
rives in Las Vegas and wanders about the streets
until spied by Seagrue. When he joins them.
Seagrue demands that Spike take measures to
get the contracts away from Helen the follow-
ing day, which is Sunday. "Then I can tel!
you," blazed Spike, "you don't get them.'*
This so enraged Seagrue that he sprang on
Spike, but the powerful railroader bore him
down. The interference of Lug and Bill saved
Seagrue and Spike was permitted to go. Sea-
grue instructed Lug and Bill to kidnap Helen
on Train No. 19, stating that he would over-
take them at milepost No. 149. The two villains
climb on top of the train, and when every thing
was clear they climbed down to the "Window,
climbed in, overpowered Helen and secured her
with ropes. By this time Seagrue's car was
speeding alongside the rear platform of the
train. Bill, an old sailor, connected the automo-
bile to the train with a rope, and Helen's limp
form was transferred to the automobile.
Storm met tlie train at Balrd but missed
Helen. The conductor stated that she had surely
been on the train when it left Las Vegas.
Storm hastens to Las Vegas in the cab of the
locomotive. Meanwhile, the dashing automobile
has nearly run over Spike in Las Vegas — he
knows its destination is Seagrue's shack and.
guessing the rest, he dashes forward. Storm and
Spike meet at the shack. Storm throttles Spike
until a complete explanation is made and Storm,
amazed, announces that if Spike proves his
friendship, he will forgive everything that has
gone before.
Storm goes to the roof and Spike forces the
door. Spike gets into the room first — where
Seagrue and his men are baiting Helen. Sea-
grue has threatened to search Helen after the
papers taken from her are discovered not to be
the wantea contracts. Spike's sudden entry
results in a fight, during which Spike is floored.
Helen spies some explosive cylinders and selz
ing one of them threatens to kill them all. This
doesn't daunt Seagrue who is kept only from his
foul purpose when Storm's leveled revolver
comes in through the window.
Helen covers the gang with a revolver while
THANHOUSER,
THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME (Three Parts
— Feb. 9j. — The cast: Dick Thornton (Edwin
Stanley) ; His Sweetheart (Kathlyn Adams) ;
The Left-Over (Morris Foster) ; His Sweet-
heart (Ethyle Cooke).
Captain Dick Thornton was the star football
player of his college. He was the center of at-
traction wherever he went. His classmate was
very proud of him. One day the prettiest girl
in the college town who had always seemed to
find so much pleasure in the company of Cap-
tain Thornton urged the classmate to try for
the football team. Day after day the class-
mate practiced on the field, but the head coach
did not consider him worthy of the team, nor
even of the regular squad of substitutes. He
was nothing but a left-over.
At midnight, as the left-over was standing by
the window in his room, he noticed the form
of Captain Thornton walking across the cam-
pus. Realizing that he was breaking the rules
and knowing that the big game was to come off
the next day, the left-over went in pursuit.
Two hours later, in the back room of a squalid
saloon the left-over found his hero — a sodden
shell of the man he was before the bottle of
whiskey in front of him had been emptied. As
the left-over was helping the captain home, he
saw the girl who loved Thornton coming up
the street. The left-over decided upon a great
sacrifice. He dragged his drunken friend be-
hind a bush and when the girl was near he
appeared in an apparently intoxicated staie,
telling her that Thornton wanted to bring him
home, hut he chased him away. When the girl
had gone, the left-over shook his disguise and
escorted the drunken Thornton home.
The next day Thornton told the left-over to
appear on the field in uniform ; but as he had
kept watch all night over the captain, his sleep-
heavy eyes closed soon after the latter left the
room, and he did not wake up until the game
had started. In the stand the girl watched the
game. Vainly she had searched the field for
him — the left-over, with whom she really was
in love. The she saw him come to the side
lines. Her lips curved in scorn. It had taken
him many hours to sleep off the effect of his
supposed debauch. She saw the coach order
the left-over from the side lines because he had
come in the middle of the game. She saw him
walk hopelessly off.
The fierce play of the opposing team crippled
many of Thornton's men. Her ears caught the
murmur that went through the stand. "Thorn-
ton's groggy," a thousand lips said. "He's all
in! They'll get him now!" She thought that
only she knew the reason. In the dressing
room under the grandstand the left-over sat —
alone. Rumbling through the great stands he
heard the cheers of the otjier team's rooters.
When the whistle blew the men of his own
team crowded into the dressing room, a weary,
hopeless crew. Captain Thornton saw the left-
over and shook his head. They would be beaten
in the last quarter. He hadn't the spirit to
put in his men ; nor the strength to put into
his own plays because the whiskey of the night
before had taken it away. And when the
coach crowded the players out of the dressing
room and back for the last quarter the nerve
that had been keeping the captain up broke. He
collapsed.
"I'm all in," he said when the left-over tried
to rouse him. A look of realization came to his
eyes. He told the left-over to take his place.
After a little discussion the left-over finally
consented and. donning his friend's jersey, the
the head guard, the nose guard, etc., he rushed
upon the field. The fresh energy of the left-
over put ginger into his men and he won. Hia
identity was revealed and he was roundly
cheered. And he was placed in his proper posi-
tion in the eyes of the girl.
OUTWITTED ( Three Parts— Feb. 16) . — The
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with the weekly payroll, the cashier managed
to substitute an empty satchel for the one con-
taining the money. His dog. Lady, was the
only witness and frustrated the cashier's plan
by shifting the money satchel into its proper
place. 'When the clerk was a short distance
from the factory, which was in a country place,
he noticed a man lying in the road apparently
unconscious. When he went to the assistance
of the ■■victim" the latter sprang upon the clerk
and then searched the auto [or the money. But
again the cinlne rescued it.
Undaunted by these failures, the cashier
decided to try another scheme. The head of the
Arm drew a personal check for $20, and asked
the cashier to get the money for him. The
cashier ■■raised" the amount to $20,000, and sent
the young clerk for it. Later the clerk was
forced to admit that he had seen the cashier
go dlrectl'y into his employer's office, while the
employer swore that he had received $20. The
cashier, however, had a self-addressed enve-
lope prepared, slipped the large bills inside,
mailed them to himself at his home, and was
ready for the explosion he knew was comijig.
It happened that the contractor's account was
overdrawn by the $20,000 check, and the bank
officials communicated with him. The cashier
declared he had given a $20 check to the clerk
and had received .$20 from him on his return
from the bank. The clerk swore truthfully that
the check was $'20,000. and that he had given
that sum to the cashier. The story was not
believed, and when the cashhier virtuously in-
sisted upon being searched and the money was
not found, the clerk was placed under arrest.
Before he was led away he tried to pet his dog,
but to his grief the animal shrank away from
him and fawned around the cashier, who gloat-
ingly remarked, ■■This dog knows a crook when
she sees one. I'll care for her while you are
in jail." and when he went home that evening
the cashier took the dog with him. In the let-
ter box he found the envelope with the money,
and after placing a tew bills in his pocket, re-
placed the others in the envelope and hid it
behind a picture. His creditor called, was sur-
prised at being paid in full and Induced the
cashier to again visit the gambling bouse, and
see if his luck had not changed.
They left the dog, locked in the room. There
was a telephone, and the dog removed the
receiver with his teeth, a trick his master had
taught him. Then he barked into the mouth-
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piece. The clerk's sweetheart at the telephone
exchange recognized the dog's bark, and after
looking up the number of the subscriber went
to the house. The dog greeted her excitedly,
led her to the framed picture on the wall, and
when she failed to understand, jumped, grabbed
che wire and brought the picture crasniug to
the floor. In the back of it she found the en-
velope with the money. The girl, realizing the
value of the evidence, summoned the police,
and while they were examining the house, the
cashier returned. He was placed under arrest,
but managed to extinguish the lights and leap
out of the window. The dog followed, tracked
him to his hiding place in an alley, and led the
officers there. The fugitive tried to shoot, but
the dog saved the policeman's life by jumping
in front of him and being in.;ured herself. Then
the cashier was overpowered and led a prisoner
to the station, where the young clerk was set
free. The policeman who had narrowly es-
caped being shot bent over and patted his ca-
nine preserver.
After hearing the story the mother and son
congratulated the young couple on having such
a sagacious animal, and walked away.
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PATHE NEWS NO. 10 (Feb. 2).
Miami. Fla. — Wm. Jennings Bryan finds a
haven of peace in the quiet confines of his win-
ter home. Subtitles : 1 — Every Friday he keeps
open house day. 2 — He is not raising his grand-
son to be a soldier . 3 — But is training him
to wage war on the elusive tarpion.
Boston. Mass. — Louis D. Brandeis, who has
been nominated as Associate Justice of the U. S.
Supreme Court, received congratulations in his
home town.
Quebec, Canada — The thirty-third Canadian
regiment gets a taste of winter marching condi-
tions before embarking for the European war
area.
"Venice, Cal. — Canoe football is the latest craze
among the fair swimming devotees of sunny
California. Subtitles : 1 — Play ball ! 2 — The
fair contestants.
Celaya, Mexico — General Obregon, chief of
staff of the Constitutionalist Army, Is warmly
welcomed by Carranza upon his return from a
successful round-up of the Villa bandits. Sub-
titles: 1 — The party visits the battiefleid of the
Internationales where the general lost his arm.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — President Wilson arrives here
to start his campaign for National Preparedness.
Subtitles : 1 — .\n Immense crowd anxiously
awaits the plans for defense. 1 — Mrs. Wilson
accompanies the President to cheer him in his
arduous task. S — Wm. MahaBey, of Civil War
renown. Is still In fighting trim.
Fashions.— Milady's wear: Miss Pearl White
exhibits exclusive creations she will wear in the
"Iron Claw." Gowns by Francis. Inc. Subtitles:
1 — Morning suit of blue velvet with Krlmmer
fur trimming and hat to match. 2 — Afternoon
gown of dark blue Georgette crepe, trimmed
with French blue ribbon and gold tassels. 3 —
Evening wrap of sapphire blue velvet and Ka-
llnsky fur. 4 — Gown of sapphire sequine and
Georgette crepe with silver edging.
Washington, D. C. — Twenty-one baskets are
required to contain the eight-mile petition pre-
sented to Congress to prevent the shipment of
arms abroad. Subtitle : 1 — Senator Kenyon, the
spokesman of the Arms Embargo Movement.
Chicago, III. (Except Chicago copies). — Bad
weather conditions force cyclists to resort to
their hotel roofs to practice for the coming six-
day race. Subtitle: 1 — Jessie Stalter, woman
champion, gives a high speed exhibilion.
Cleveland, Ohio. — Secret service men arrest a
suspect during the tour of the President. Sub-
title : 1 — Go-Wah-Heah Doongwa journeys 1,000
miles to meet Mrs. Wilson, a co-descendant of
Pocahontas. 2 — The President appreciates hla
warm welcome in Cleveland.
Washington, D. C. — Secretary of State Lan-
sing Is tagged for his bit in the national cam-
paign to raise funds for the Jewish War Sufferers.
Charleston, S. C. — The fate of the historic
Navy Yard here, said to be too small for the
modern super-dreadnaught, is being debated by
Congress. Subtitle : 1 — Two destroyers in dry
dock. 2 — The famous flagship Hartford of Ad-
miral Farragut, and Admiral Dewey's Olympla,
rest here peacefully. 3 — But what will they do
with Nanny?
THE MATSUSHIMA ISLANDS (Picturesque
Japan — Photocolor — Feb. 7). — In this picture the
wonders of the Land of the Rising Sun are pic-
tured in all the glory of their natural colors. A
boat ride through the Islands unfolds a delight-
full panorama of the splendors of the region. The
natives are shown oyster fishing, all decked
out in their gorgeous kimonas, giant mountains
rise to majestic heights, little villages nestle
at the foot, and other Interesting features are
pictured.
ENGINEERING FEATS IN OREGON (Paths
— On the same reel as foregoing). — Great
engineering achievements are always interesting
to the lay as well as the technical mind. The
Oregon Railway, whose course was blasted
through solid rock ; the giant turbines that drive
dynamos which generate 5,0110 horse-power In
electricity ; the great dam, built at a cost of
$2,000,000; all these and other interesting feat-
ures are pictured.
HAPLESS HAPPE.NIINGS (Starlight. Feb. ").—
Millie Millions dreams one night of being saved
by her Ideal man, and is on the lookout at all
times for him. Old Heinle seems to fit that
description and Is looked upon with great favor
— by the girl. But Mother has other plans for
her offspring. These include an alliance with
a foreign nobleman, who is on the high seas on
his way to the home of the Millions.
Millie conceives the brilliant idea of dressing
Heinle up in such an outfit as is usually asso-
ciated with foreign noblemen. He dons the
raiment all right, and is received with open arms
by the fond parents, getting away with it fairly
well. But finally the Count's steamer docks and
that personage reaches the home of his Intended
in time to discredit Heinle, who is thrown into
exterior darkness.
THE PRECIOUS PACKET (Gold Rooster, S
parts, Feb. 11). — The story deals with a young
man who performs an unusual service for Great
Britain under the auspices of "The 'i'ounger
Sons." an organization of the younger sons of
British nobles. He is ordered to marry an
American girl, because by so doing he auto-
matically annuls an old grant of hers to a throne
in Canada. His Instructions are to open a packet
on a certain day, and when he does, just after
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his marriage, he learns that unwittingly he has
carried out his orders.
THE RED CIRCLE (No. 9, "I>odging the
Law," two parts. Feb. 12, Balboa ) . — This epi-
sode opens with a fight between Max Lamar and
"Smiling" Sam Eagen, the "reformed" crook.
Charles Gordon, an attorney, wrongfully ac-
cused of embezzling, rescues Lamar, who tells
him that if he ever needs help to come to him.
Later, on the beach with June, Lamar is met by
two detectives from the city on the search for
Gordon. They ask his aid, but he tells them
he knows nothing. June, her heart going out
to the poor oppressed man, runs to tell him of
the officers' approach. He makes his getaway,
and June throws a lighted lamp at the officers
as they enter Gordon's shack, setting it on fire.
However, they see the Red Circle on her hand.
Later, "Smiling" Sam notices the lurid mark on
June's hand. What will he do?
WATCH FLOWERS GROW (Globe, Feb. 14).
^The first scene shows the buds and flowers of
the lily species lying concealed beneath their
foliage. Then, as living things, the blossoms
separate for room before finally opening. The
sight of these blossoms bursting into flower to
drink in the odorous wine of early morning,
only to give back its draught a thousand fold
in the hours that follow, is rare and refreshing.
SIBERIA. THE VAST UNKNOWN (1st in-
stallment, on same reel as foregoing). — Prepara-
tory to starting on the trip to northern Siberia,
the Pathe expedition stopped at Nome. Alaska,
where many interesting incidents were filmed.
After a panoramic view of this city, which liter-
ally came into existence in a day, during the
gold rush in the late 90's. many interesting
scenes and incidents follow in rapid succession.
There being no harbor at Nome, and the shallow
water not permitting vessels to approach the
shore, an aerial trolley has been strung out over
the surf to deep water. The Nome public school,
although rude in appearance compared with
schools in the United States, is probably the
most impressive building in Alaska. The Nome
fire department has a hard time of it. The
streets are paved with planks which, as a whole,
don't allow of much speed. The church, too,
now is well established in Alaska. Several good
studios of the Eskimo are also given. Eskimo's
are seen pitching their tents on the sands for
the summer, to sell their carving and furs to
the tourists. They have, with the help of the
United States Government, raised large herds of
deer through scientific methods. Although not
as skillful as the American cowboy, the Eskimo
herders know how fj use the lasso. The rein-
deer are readily domesticated. Many have been
broken to harness and some become so tame that
they are admirable pets.
LUKE FOILS THE VILLAIN (Rolin Film
Co.).— Luke is a miller brave and bold. He
laughs and sings from morning until night,
happy in the thought that he is loved by Mazie
Nut. Mazie and Luke take advantage of atmos-
pheric conditions and picturesque surroundings
and "spoon" by the bright moonlight, while the
old mill brings up the rear. Thus unconsciously
visualizing the dreams of some would-be painter
they continue softly purring. Then the villain
comes^ — and disturbs them. Follows a series of
brilliant tactics used by the gladiators which are
spine tickling to say the least.
THE SHRINE OF HAPPINESS (Gold Rooster,
5 parts, Feb. 18). — Dave Scott, a wealthy mine
owner, is killed. His daughter, Marie, goes to
her father's old friend Richard Clark, knowing
that he will take care of her interests. Clark
and his grown son, Ted, become attached to
Marie. Innocent in manner, she sees no neces-
sity for concealing her preference for the elder
Clark. In time, Ted's attachment culminates in
a proposal, which is rejected. Ted accuses his
father of standing in his way and the father
makes Marie promise that she will accept Ted.
A few minutes before the time set for the cere-
mony, a note from Ted explains that he realizes
the love that exists between Marie and his father,
and rather than exact the sacrifice, he has left
his father's home, leaving them free to marry.
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LOVE WILL CONQUER (Keystone, 2 parts,
Jan. 30). — The cast: Pride of the Neighbor-
hood (Fred Mace) ; A Quiet Worker (Mack
Swain) ; An Entertainer (Harry Gribbon) ; His
Partner (Polly Moran) ; An Hlustrious Patron
(Joseph Swickard) ; A Faded Vampire (Billie
Brockwell) ; Piano Player (Harry McCoy).
While Harry Gribbon and Polly Moran, a pair
of entertainers, are providing amusement for a
cafe full of people, Joseph Swickard strolls in
with Billie Brockwell on his arm, Billie is a sort
of vampire and she has cast a spell on Swickard,
who buys champagne for his charmer. Fred
Mace is a fighter held iu high regard for his
prowess in the neighborhood. He gets into a
quarrel with Billie, as he resents her attachment
to the prosperous appearing Swickard. This
ends with Swickard challenging Mace to a duel.
So confident is Swickard that he orders a coffin
of an undertaker over the 'phone. They have a
rattling fight. Some of Mace's accomplices stab
him by mistake and he runs to the cafe with
Swickard in pursuit. The fighters chase around
the place till they see that Mack Swain has
quietly won the hand of Billie Brockwell. The
pair of lovers go out to the accompaniment of
the strain, "Love Will Conquer."
HE DID AND HE DIDN'T (Keystone, two
parts. Jan. 30). — Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel
Normand are cast as a happy couple living in
a richly furnished mansion. Roscoe is a physi-
cian. Things begin to happen when Mabel's old
school friend. William Jefferson, comes to see
her. Their Innocent pleasure in talking over
old times is misunderstood by Roscoe, and he is
fuming with rage and jealousy, but Mabel pays
no attention to him.
Complications occur a-plenty owing to the
machinations of crooks. They send a hurry-up
call for Roscoe, saying that a patient is dying
in a nearby town. When Roscoe finds that the
address given is that of a vacant house, he races
back in his big auto.
But things are happening rapidly meanwhile
at the mansion. Mabel goes to bed and discovers
Al St. .John, a burglar, under her bed. Her cries
bring Jefferson on the scene. The burglar makes
a sudden get-a-way through a window. When
Roscoe returns, he finds Jelferson trying to re-
store Mabel who has tainted away. Roscoe is
furious and knocks Jefferson down several times.
He then turns on Mabel and chokes her. He
leaves her unconscious, but she suddenly comes
to. With a gun in her hand and with fury in her
eye she pursues him to the stairs. He falls and
slides halfway down the stairs, turns a complete
flip-flop and comes to rest with a thud at the
bottom. Mabel takes pity on him and they for-
get their animosities and settle down to happi-
ness again.
ACQUITTED (Feb. 6— Fine Arts— Five Parts).
— The cast: John Carter, bookkeeper in the
Home Insurance Co. (Wilfred Lucas) • Mrs.
Carter, his wife (Mary Alden) ; Helen, his
daughter (Bessie Love); Nellie, his other daugh-
ter (Carmen De Rue) : Ned Fowler, a reporter
in love with Helen (Elmer Clifton): Ira Wol-
cott, president of the Home Insurance Co. (Sam
De Grasse) ; The Night Watchman, a dope fiend
(W. J. Freemont) : Charles Ryder, cashier of
Home Insurance Co. (Spottiswoode Aitken) ;
Chief of Police (James O'Shea) ; Captain of Po-
lice (P. A. Turner).
John Carter, who is a bookkeeper in an ii>sur-
ance company in a small town, is arrested on
a charge of murdering Charles Ryder, a cashier.
Afterwards the night watchman is arrested for
fighting and deprived of the "dope" he is ad-
dicted to; he confesses himself guilty of the
crime. Then Carter finds that the president of
the company will not reinstate him in his old
position on account of the notoriety he has
gained.
In spite of all his efforts, Carter cannot get a
position and his family is reduced to want. He
leaves a note on the table in his home, saying
that he has gone to a hotel to kill himself.
His motive is to provide for his family by his
insurance. Nellie, his little daughter, strays
into the yard of Ira Wolcott, the president of
the insurance company. He finds out from her
the destitution of the family and rescues Car-
ter. A scene is shown of the family a few
weeks later. They have been restored to their
former modest state of prosperity and happi-
ness. Ned Fowler, a clever young reporter
who has aided Carter, becomes engaged to the
daughter of the house, Helen.
HIS PRIDE AND SHAME (Keystone— Two
Parts — Feb. tij. — The cast: Chief of Police (Ford
Sterling) ; Mayor (Guy Woodward); His Daugh-
ter (Juanita Hansen) ; Chief's Son (Bobbie
Vernon) ; Chief Crook (Bobbie Dunn).
Guy Woodward, the Mayor of the town, is on
very good terms with Chief Woodward. He con-
gratulates the police official for the capture of
the head of a band of crooks. Sterling's son,
Bobbie Vernon, has been engaged to Juanita
Hansen, the daughter of Woodward. Bobbie
returns from college, but his sissified ways dis-
gust Mayor Woodward and he withdraws his
consent to the wedding. With the assistance
of an accomplice, the chief crook escapes from
.iail and starts to shoot up the Mayor's ofUce.
While Woodward is hiding in the closet, Ster-
ling has sought safety on top of some tot
water pipes. The heat makes him let go his
hold and he fjlls on the crook, knocking him
unconscious. Then Ford shouts to the Mayor
to come out of hiding, claiming that he has
single-handed captured the dangerous character.
Bobbie, the Chief's son, is lured into the
cell, where the chief crook has been confined.
Making a quick exchange of costume, the crook
escapes and leaves Bobbie behind. He is found
b" the Mayor and the Chief, who are enraged
at his stupidity in being bested by the crook.
Bobby leads the way to the crook's den, where
the girl has been uidnapned. Sterling and
Woodward are both disguised as the chief crook,
and they get into funny mixups. shooting at
eaoh other by mistake.
Juanita Hansen, the Mayor's daughter, es-
capes from the room, where slie has been con-
fined, to the roof. With a ladder, Bobbie comes
to the rescue of the girl. After some hair-
breadth escapes from one building to another
they reach the Mayor's apartments. Sterling
is captured by the crooks and is forced by
them to take a bomb to the Mayor's house for
the purpose of blowing it un. Just before
the building is blown up Woodward. Sterling
and Bobbie escape. Then the Mayor remembers
that he locked Juanita in fier room. A brave
rescue by Bobbie follows and the Mayor gives
her hand to the young hero.
D'ARTAGNAN (Kay-Bee — Feb. 6— Five Parts).
— The cast: D'Artagnan (Orrln Johnson);
Queen Anne of Austria (Dorothy Dalton) ;
Miladi (Louise Glaum): Duke of Buckingham
(Harvey Clark); Cardinal (Walt Whitman);
Count de Rochtort (Arthur Maude) ; King
Louis XIII (George Fisher) ; Madame Bonacleux
(Rhea Mitchell).
Going to Paris. D'Artagnan becomes a mem-
ber of the famous King's Musketeers. He is
sent by the Queen on a dangerous mission to
England. His three companions are either cap-
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tured or put out of commission in the course of
fights on foot and horseback. D'Artagnan
reaches London and recovers from the Duke
of Buckingham a pair of studs given him as
tokens of regard by the Queen. On the ship
on which he returns the hero is captured bv
his deadly enemy, De Rochfort.
Jumping over the side, he clings to the
chains of the vessel till it reaches port in
France. He restores the studs to the Queen,
and she has them put back into the necklace
where they belong. Cardinal Richelieu has in-
duced the King to command the Queen to ap-
pear wearing the necklace at a great court ball.
When he sees the complete necklace, his plan
to embarrass the Queen falls through. In addi-
tion to obtaining the favor of the Queen, D'Ar-
tagnan is rejoiced over the safe return of his
comrades and his reward from his sweetheart
for his bravery.
HIS HEREAFTER (Keystone — Two Parts^
Feb. G) . — The cast : Charles Murray, Louise
Fazenda. Harry Booker, Wayland Trask, EJd
Kennedy, Pat Kelley and Myrtle Lind.
Wayland Trask starts for the West to make
his fortune. He is in love with Myrtle Lind,
but Pat Kelley, the father, lays down the law
that Wayland must make good before he gets
the girl. Trask hits the typical wild and woolly
Western town. Harry Booker is the diminu-
tive but droll proprietor of the gambling house
and Ed Kennedy is his husky bouncer. Booker
has a daughter. Louise Fazenda, who is much
sought after.
Money changes hands rapidly In faro and
other games of chance. Finally a fight starts
and shots are fired in all directions, while
the excitfd crowd makes laughable attempts to
seek shelter. Charles Murray is the sheriff
and struts around displaying his badge, until
trouble starts, when he makes himself scarce.
Plis idea of keeping the peace Is to keep out
of trouble personally.
Trask has exciting scenes with Louise Fazenda.
There are pathetic moments, when the girl ex-
cites the sympathies of the audience, but they
are quickly followed by some amusing occur-
i-ence in which Murray or Booker figure.
Masked men hold up a stage and there is a
hot fi^ht between the bandits and the passen-
gers. Then there is a storm with lightning
flashing incessantly and water falling in tor-
rents.
HIS PICTURE IN THE PAPERS (Fine Arts-
Five Parts— Feb. 13).— The cast: Proteus Prin-
dle, manufacturer of Prindle's 27 Varieties
(Clarence Handyside); Pansy Prindle, known
as "28" (Rene Boucicault) : Pearl Prindle,
known as "29" (.lean Temple); Pete Prindle.
his son (Douglas Fairbanks) ; Christopher Cad-
walader. of the Transylvania R. R. (Chas. But-
ler) : Melville, a vegetarian (Homer Hunt) :
Christine Cadwalader, Cadwalader's daughter
(Loretta Blake).
Pete Prindle wins the affections of Christine
Cadwalader, but the father of the girl demands
that Pete shall get a half interest in his father's
food product company before he is allowed to
marry her. Pete accepts the ultimatum. Pro-
teus Prindle, father of Pete, is angry when
he receives the request from his son. He shows
how his two girls have broken into print with
an illustrated article in Vegetarian Gazette.
Pete offers to get his picture on the front
pages of all the Xew York papers. Proteua
gives Pete .$100 and tells him not to come back
till he makes good his boast. Pete wrecks an
auto, wins a prize fight, swims to shore from
a steamer and is locked up after a fight with
the police. But none of these adventures net
him more tban a line or two in the papers.
Then he foils a band of yegs and rescues a
train from being wrecked. Christopher and his
daughter are on board and congratulate him. It
ends with his getting his picture in all the
metropolitan papers.
HONOR'S ALTAR (Kay-Bee— Five Parts—
Feb. 13). — The cast: Frederick Mallery (Walter
Edwards) ; Winnie Mallery (Besiie Earriscale) ;
Warren Woods (Lewis S. Stone); Dolly (Lola
May); Paul (Robert McKim).
Frederick Mallery has risen by his own ef-
forts from poverty to a place of power in
the world. He thinks that the wife, who was
good enough to share the privations of the
lean years, is now not brilliant enough socially.
The glamor of the social world has cast a spell
upon him and he considers himself a real "lady
killer." As a matter of fact the women of his
"set" tolerate Mallery because of his wealth,
though they ridicule him among themselves.
Mallery hasn't the moral courage to tell his
wife that he has outgrown her in his opinion,
and that he would appreciate it if she would
become interested in some other man, leaving
him free. Mallery comes across a man named
Warren Woods, who asserts that he has lost
all sense of honor. To Woods, Mallery makes
an olfer of $50,000 if he will win Mrs. Mallery's
affections, thus freeing the magnate. The bar-
gain is struck and Mallery introduces Woods
to his wife as a friend.
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Mallery nretends to he too busy to take his
wife anywhere and gets Woods to accompany
her to receptions and dinners. Wo"ds finds that
"he is becoming infatuated with the woman, but
she treats him simply with the courtesy due a
friend of her husband. He realizes that she
loves her husband too well ever to listen to
any one else. His respect for Mrs. Mallery
finally conquers his baser nature and he plans
to reunite husband and wife. He accepts the
check from Mallery. telling him that if he will
call at his home at a late hour that night he
will find his wife in a compromising position.
Woods meets Mallery just outside his home and
tells him the truth about his wife's goodness
and tears up the $50,000 check. He scores the
husband as being unworthy of his wife and says
he should beg her forgiveness for his villainous
scheme on his bended knee. Mallery is so
humiliated by this tirade from the man who had
boasted of his own lack of honor, that he is
speechless and incapable of action. After Woods
has gone he goes ouietly to his wife's apartment,
where he finds her lovingly sewing on some
baby garments. Mallery is overcome by the
touching sight and silently goes in and folds
his wife in his arms.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (Keystone —
Two Parts — Feb. la). — The cast: Art Student
(William Collier) ; His Sweetheart (Mae
Busch) ; Her Father (Frank Opperman) ; Rival
of Collier (Joseph Belmont).
Collier has been attending art school with
Mae and she favors him rather than Belmont,
who is the choice of her father for her. Jump-
ing into the car, while Belmont is underneath.
Collier lakes the girl to the school. Later
Frank Opperman, father of Mae and Belmont
arrive at the school. Mae introduces her father
to Collier, but the older man has no use for the
art student. There is an elimination contest
on. Belmont has painted a better picture than
Collier, but the latter switches a cartoon of
Belmont that he has made for Belmont's own
excellent picture. Opperman is mad when he
discovers the trick, while Belmont and Collier
have a fight over the matter.
Next day there is a prize painting contest on
Opperman"s estate. Collier leaves his easel
and brush to take a walk with Mae. A cow
switches her tail in the paint and then on the
canvas, making a very creditable painting of a
tree. It takes the prize over Belmont's work.
Then Belmont finds out how Collier's tree was
painted and makes a kick. Collier shows his
indifference by hanging the prize on the cow's
tail. Mae is Invited to take another auto ride
by Belmont and she accepts at the instigation of
Collier. Dressing up her black maid, Mae sends
her with Belmont. At the parsonage Belmont
carries the maid inside and is intending to force
her to marry him, thinking all the time it is
Mae. When he discovers his mistake, he hur-
ries back to the Opperman mansion with the
maid running behind. Meanwhile Collier has
tried to elope with Mae, been shot at by Opper-
man and finally stuck in a chest, supposedly
dead.
Mae gets Collier out of the chest and they
start for the justice of peace to get married.
On the way they see Belmont coming with his
auto. Collier gets Mae to lie down in the mid-
dle of the road with paint on her breast and a
knife stuck under her arm. Belmont stops to
look at the woman and picks up the knife.
Collier runs out from behind a bill-board charg-
ing Belmont with the murder of Mae. Belmont
runs away with a crowd at his heels led by the
black maid. After two attempts at getting mar-
ried have been foiled, and Mae has been taken
home by her father. Collier is almost hopeless.
Then he sees a motion picture company, who
are filming a marriage scene.
A ministerial acquaintance of Collier stands
by. Collier has a briliant idea and enlists the
minister and company in his aid. Disguised as
a groom, he gets Mae to consent to stand up
with him, while Belmont is induced to act as
father of the bride. The minister performs the
ceremony. When Belmont finds out how he has
been tricked he is furious. Later he appre-
ciates the humor of the situation and con-
gratulates the couple.
FIDO'S FATE (Keystone— Two Parts— Feb.
13). — The cast : A Flirtatious Husband (Charles
Murray) ; His Wife (Alice Davenport) ; A Jeal-
ous Husband (Fritz Schade) ; His Wife (May
Emory): The Landlord (Frank Hayes).
After a night with the boys, Charles Murray
wakes up in the morning with a big head.
Alice Davenport, his wife, has a bard time to
persuade Murray that the bear rug is not a real
bear. Then the couple go out for a stroll in
the park. Fritz Schade, a foreigner and his
wife, May Emory, have also gone out for an
airing. The two couples sit down on nearby
benches. Murray is dazzled by Miss Emory's
charms and signals her to meet him elsewhere.
Then each of the affinities makes an excuse to
get away and they meet on another bench
iCcnitinued on page 1196.)
1194 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD February 19, 1916
Edison Super-Kinetoscope
A NEW PROJECTOR
Written by F. H. Richardson, Technical Expert of the MDving Picture World, printed in the Dacember
19th, 1914, Issue of that Publication.
THE Edison Company has perfected -and, by the time
this is in print, will be ready to place on the market
their new, improved projector, and you may accept it
from me as a fact that the "improved" should be written in
italicized capital letters, if there is any such animal. To
begin with, the machine is a radical — yes, a very radical de-
parture from all former Edison models. New principles
are involved and new methods of doing old things have been
brought into play.
The mechanism itself is fully enclosed in a handsomely
finished casing measuring SJ^ inches wide by 9H inches fore
and aft, standing 16 inches in height above the table.
The magazines are of heavy, drawn, seamless sheet steel,
provided with heavy nickeled spring hinges of special de-
sign, both the magazines and the doors thereto being em-
bossed to provide stiflfness and to prevent warping.
The tension for the upper reel is provided in a new way,
i. e., by means of a coil spring acting on a washer, the effect
being to apply friction to the shaft which carries the upper
reel, instead of to the reel itself, as was the old way.
Figure 1 is an operating-side view of the mechanism, with
the casing removed. Lens tube 1 is mounted in casing 2,
inside of which is an adapter ring, so that the lens may be
adjusted to any desired position and then clamped firmly
in place by tightening thumb screw 3. Thumb screw 4 moves
casting 2 forward and backward, thus focusing the lens.
Handle 5 controls the gate. By raising it the gate is closed
and automatically locked; by lowering it the gate is opened.
Handle 5 projects through the casing. This form of gate is,
in the opinion of the editor, a most excellent one. It is
positive in its action, yet quite convenient.
The aperture plate, 6, is also excellent. You will observe,
on either side of the plate, four small screws which hold
in place a thin, narrow strip of steel, clamped under which
is a very thin, wide strip of spring steel, hard as glass,
which furnishes the actual track for the film. This spring
steel track may be removed and a new one installed, the
operation requiring less than five minutes' time and the cost
is merely nominal. The aperture plate is then just as good
as it ever was.
At 8, Fig. 1, we see the steel tension shoes, which are
acted on by an equalized tension spring controlled by screws
9, which, in the finished model, will have thumb screws for
the convenience of the operator.
The machine is what is known as a "straight line machine,'"
in that in threading the film passes straight down past top
sprocket 10, aperture plate 6, intermittent sprocket 11, lower
sprocket 12, and into the lower magazine. After all sprocket
idlers are closed the film still stretches in a perfectly straight
line from magazine to magazine. How the loops are formed
will be set forth a little further on.
Framing is accomplished by means of a lever, 13, which
connects with roller 14. In order to understand this, imagine
the film as stretching down across the three sprockets and
aperture as above set forth. At the bottom of the aperture
is roller IS. Now, when you raise handle 13 you shove
roller 14 in against the film and force it backward against
roller IS and the intermittent sprocket, thus forming a loop,
which has the effect of pulling the film further down over
the aperture and framing the picture. As to this method
of framing I would not like to express any decided opinion
until such time as it has been thoroughly tried out, but J
will say that I cannot at this time see any earthly reason
why it should not work perfectly. By this method the lens
is left in absolute and unchanged alignment with the aper-
ture, also there is no interference witli the relation of the
gears to each other in framing.
The revolving shutter connections are very clearly shown
in Fig. 1. Roller 16 and knob 17, Fig. 1, are parts of an
automatic control designed to stop the motor and machine
in case of (a) broken film, (b) at the end of the film, or (c)
in case the take-up should fail to work. It works as fol-
lows: When the film is in the machine roller 16 rests against
it and is held in an upright position, but should the film
break the roiler falls forward into the position shown, and by
that act breaks the circuit supplying the motor and thus
stops the machine. The motor may also be instantly stopped
by pressing knob 17.
Looking at top sprocket 10 and lower sprocket 12 you will
observe on the end of their hubs knurled knobs x-x. These
knobs are of exceeding importance, and something operators
are likely to fall in love with instantly. They are small
knobs, gentlemen, but they accomplish quite some con-
siderable results, because by pulling outward on either of
them the sprocket is released from its shaft and you may
turn it either way, thus increasing or decreasing the size
of the loop at will. When released the sprocket instantly
re-engages with the shaft.
In threading, the film is pulled straight down from upper
to lower magazine and the sprocket rollers are all closed.
The operator then seizes the knob on the upper or lower
sprocket, gives it about half a turn, which sets his loop
just right; he then performs the same operation with the
other sprocket. This is indeed a very convenient arrange-
ment for the operator.
Another thing in this connection: Looking at the upper
sprocket you see a small hole in its end, the same being de-
signed to receive a dowel pin. Opposite, on the other end
of the sprocket is a second hole, which also contains a dowel
pin. The purpose is: When the sprocket teeth become worn
on one side, all the operator has to do is to take out the
screw in the end of knob x, pull the whole thing off, turn
the sprocket end for end, inserting the dowel pins in the
holes and replacing the screws, all of which can be done in
less than a minute, and provides, in effect, an entirely new
set of sprocket teeth.
hi^. '■>. — Assembled Machine.
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1195
The intermittent movement of this machine is unique. It
is, in part, the plain ordinary star and cam movement,
hardened and ground, but this is by no means all, and it is
in the remainder that we find what seems to be a mighty
large-sized proposition. Mr. Gall, technical director of the
Motion Picture Department of the Edison Company, has
worked out and applied to the star and geneva movement an
"accelepator," which has the effect of entering the pin into
the star at low speed, rapidly accelerating its speed during
the time the film is in movement, and then reducing the
speed and removing the pin from the star at low speed.
(Remember, that in using the term "high" and "low" speed
in this connection we use them relatively only). The ac-
celerator does not get in its work until the pin is inserted
in the slot, thus overcoming the momentum of the star
and intermittent sprocket at relatively low speed. I have
examined this movement carefully, and cannot see any
reason why it won't work perfectly. Mr. Gall informs me
that by reason of this accelerator the movement is a true
6 to 1, and a 6 to 1 movement gives, on objectives of ordinary
focal length, the ideal 3-wing shutter possibility of 50%
light and 50% darkness. As a matter of fact, I saw, and
Fig. 1. — Operating Side, Casing Removed.
myself, projected, a very brilliant light on the screen, with
the mechanism running at 60 a minute and no film, and there
was absolutely no trace of quiver in the light. The whole
intermittent movement runs in an oil bath and I am of the
opinion that it is going to make good.
Another thing I must speak of is the very complete cooling
arrangement. This can only be partially shown with the
casing removed, but as a matter of fact fire shutter 18 is
fully an inch away from the film, and in front of the fire
shutter is the casing with an auxiliary cooling plate about
3/16 of an inch in front of that, and then another cooling
plate still in advance of that.
Figure 2 shows the left hand, or off side, of the mechanism,
also with the casing removed. The shutter gears, fly wheel,
etc., are very plainly shown, as is also the frame construc-
tion. The disassembling of the machine is a very simple mat-
ter, since each part is held in place by a screw in the end
of its shaft. There isn't a pin in the entire machine, except
for the intermittent sprocket which is pinned to its shaft.
Figure 3 is a general view of the assembled machine.
Notice the glass in the door of the mechanism case, which
gives a view of the entire film track. The reels are special,
and have a 4H-inch hub. The take-up mechanism is an im-
provement on the old type, but the large hub reel is de-
pended upon to equalize the tension, it being the only reel
that can be used in the lower magazine.
The crank of the machine is of the clutch type. When
not in use it disengages itself automatically and hangs
straight down, so that it does not interfere with the open-
ing of the machine casing door.
The table is of exceptionally rigid construction, and of
unique design. By lopsening nuts A - B the whole table may
be raised by means of hand-wheel C, or the front may be
tilted down or up to any desired angle. As a matter of fact,
hand-wheel A provides for an almost micrometer adjust-
ment of the table, since by loosening nut B, keeping nut
A tight and working hand-wheel C, the most minute ad-
justments may be made.
The lamp house is lined with transite board, which, while
it radiates heat, is a non-conductor of electricity. There is
an air space between the inner and outer walls. The lamp
itself has all the modern adjustments, and has them in excel-
lent form.
The condenser casing is ample in proportion and has an
efficient spacing arrangement. The lens will be provided
with an arrangement to equalize the heat distribution and
minimizing or prevent condenser breakage, this being at
the suggestion and insistence of the editor.
Fig. 2. — Offside View of Mechanism with Casing Removed.
There are other features of this machine which will be
set forth in ample form later. The machine, taken as a
whole, is, as I stated in the beginning, a radical departure
from former Edison models, and it is, I believe, going to
prove a most agreeable surprise for those friends of this
company who have stood by them through thick and thin,
and they are by no means few either.
1196
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
{Continued from page 1193.)
where they start flirtation behind a parasol.
Alice and Fritz miss them. When Murray and
May are found, they are made to come along by
their lawful partners. On the way to a hotel,
Alice shows a fondness for a dog that is being
led by a small boy.
Murray squares himself with Alice by pur-
chasing the canine. But there is a sign on the
hotel, "No Dogs Allowed." Then Fritz and
May arrive in a cab. While Fritz is disputing
with the driver, Murray grabs May's grip and
puts Fido within. May discovers Murray about
to leave with the grip and he has to apologize.
May sends the bag to her room in care of a
bellboy. May and Fritz go up to their room.
Then Fritz goes downstairs, which gives Mur-
ray a chance to enter May's room to get the
dog. Fritz surprises him on his return and
there is a hot fight. The noise brings Alice on
the scene. When she finds Murray has been in
to see May, she leads him out and locks him up
in his room. Murray exits out of his window
and gets into May's room again via the fire
escape.
Just then May enters the room, while Murray
is about to purloin the dog. Fritz comes in.
when he hears the noise, sees May in her night-
gown and accuses Murray. After kicking Mur-
ray downstairs. Fritz has him thrown out of
the hotel by the porter. Murray scouts around
outside and sees a ladder, by which he makes
entry to May's room. He opens the grip and
the dog jumps out, running under the bed.
Fritz comes in and sees Murray on his knees
trying to coax the dog out. He drags Murray
out and there is another rattling good fight.
Murray wins, throwing Fritz out of the win-
dow. Fritz whirls around in his descent finally
landing on a hook. Murray thinks he has
killed Fritz and rushes to the roof. He falls
through tbe skylight landing beside May, who
has fainted away. Fritz has got free and re-
turns to the room. He kicks Murray out of the
room and into the arms of Alice. Then the
two couples embrace each other and peace and
happiness is restored.
Miscellaneous Feature Film
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JEANNE DORE (Bluebird— Jan. 24) .—Jeanne
Dore's profligate husband is hopelessly addicted
to gambling, and is threatened with expulsion
from his club because of his heavy indebted-
ness to another gambler member. Confessing
his disgrace to his wife (Mme. Bernhardt), she
offers to save him from disgrace by selling her
jewels. With the money thus obtained he goes
to his club, determined to pay his debts and
live up to the pledge he has made to bis wife to
gamble no more. However, the lure of the
roulette wheel overcomes his resolve ; he loses
all his money on "just one more turn of the
wheel," and, rather than face his disgrace,
commits suicide.
Left with her young son to support, Jeanne
Dore is forced to sell her remaining possessions
and live as best she can until her husband's
uncle takes pity upon her and buys for her a
small stationery shop in Paris. Here mother
and son prosper until the boy reaches early
manhood. One day he falls suddenly and
violently in love with a married woman, who
comes to his mother's shop to make purchases.
An intrigue with the unscrupulous female leads
the young man to murder the same uncle who
had befriended himself and mother.
The youth, with the assistance of Jeanne
Dore, makes good his escape. Well clear of im-
mediate capture, the boy comes back to the
scene of his crime and succeeds in his efforts
to once more affect a liaison with his mistress.
By accident he is discovered and captured,
thrown into jail, is tried and convicted of the
murder and sentenced to the guillotine. Even
in these desperate straits he seeks to gain some
response to his affection for the woman, who
promptly spurned and repudiated him. He
prevails upon his devoted mother to become a
messenger in his service and her appeals, like-
wise, fall upon deaf ears.
Instead of telling the boy that her quest has
been fruitless, Jeanne Dore goes to the prison
herself, on the evening before the boy's neck is
to be given to the knife, and poses as the wo-
man he had expressed himself, to his own
mother, as the one he most wished to see. The
boy goes to the guillotine, and the final scene
depicts the devoted mother in the extreme
agony of watching, from a window across the
street, the execution of her son.
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the surface. This work creates a type of self-
reliant and, sometimes, conspicuously rugged
female, born to labor and bred to the hard
task of manual toil. Old Man Lowrie has grown
to be the bully of the village ; his daughter,
like all her kind, works by day and keeps hie
home as best she can. The "Lass" secretly
loves the chief engineer of- the mines, and he
is attracted by her rugged beauty.
There is trouble in the mines because the
precautions against the explosion of "fire damp'*
are continuallv violated by Old Man Lowrie.
After vainly attempting to enforce compliance
with the rules, the chief engineer takes the mat-
ter of discipline into his own hands and in a
flstic encounter subdues the recalcitrant Lowrie
— but stirs his vengeful hatred.
Incident to the troubles at the mine, the rich
owner sends his milk-sop son to gather an idea
of conditions, but the only idea the fop puts Into
operation is to lure from home a frail girl of
the village, by his promise of fine clothes and
easy living. Running through the story is the
rector's daughter, a refined young girl who
busies herself with missionary work among the
villagers. It is this girl who untangles the
threads and serve to make pleasanter the path
of love for the "Lass" and brings solace to
the deserted and disgraced daughter of the
mines, who is forced to come home for shelter
when the villain in the piece has cast her off.
Old Lowrie, licked but vengeful, attempts to
murder the engineer of the mine who had con-
quered and humiliated his bullying spirits. He
attempts to waylay the engineer, but "The
Lass" thwarts his purpose. In a later attempt
she is not so completelv successful, but in a
struggle of strength Lowrie manages, by fell-
ing his opponent with a heavy stone, to se-
verely injure the engineer.
The stay in hospital of the wounded man
serves to ripen his attachment for "The Lass"
into perfect love, and the rector's daughter
takes tbe girl of the mine in hand to educate
and fit her to be the wife of the engineer.
Meanwhile the love affair of the "little mission-
ary" goes on apace and ends with the "happy
ever after" outcome that ends all good love
stories.
UNDINE (Feb. 7 — Five Parts). — The cast:
Queen Unda (Ida Schnall) ; Huldbrand (Douglas
Gerrard) ; Lady Berthelda (Edna Maison); The
Duke (Carol Stellson) : The Duchess (Caroline
Fowler); The Fisherman (O. C. Jackson);
Fisherman's Wife (Josephine Rice) ; Kuhleborn
(Elijah Zerr) : Waldo (Jack Nelson). Scenario
by Walter Woods. Directed by Henry Otto.
The story begins in the realm of Queen Unda,
mistress of the under-seas, surrounded by her
nymphs, sylphs and mermaids, who disport them-
selves on the sands and In the waters of the
deep. Berthelda, daughter of a fisherman and
his devoted wife, has been stolen by the mer-
maid- "ne d^v whpn the cbild is playing on
the sands. Queen Unda rules that little Ber-
thelda shall be left to roam in the Enchanted
Forest, because her parents have taken fishes
from the ocean, greatly to the annoyance of
Unda and Neptune. r
Undine's mother has committed sin with a
mortal and to atone for this her little baby.
Undine, Is taken to the shore near the fisher-
man's cottage, to be discovered by the fisher-
man and his wife. It is Undine's mission on
earth to marry a mortal, and thus atone for
the sins committed by her mother In loving
a handsome young huntsman, whose untimely
death likewise robs Undine's mother of her
own life.
Undine is welcomed by the fisherman and his
wife, who consider she has been sent by the
gods to take the place of their little Berthelda.
Fifteen years pass. Berthelda has been adopted
by the Duke and Duchess and among those
who pay her court at the Castle is Huldbrand.
the bravest of knights.
To test his love, Berthelda sends Huldbrand
into the Enchanted Forest and bids him return
with proof that he had explored its wonders.
Coming to the fisherman's cottage, Huldbrand
meets Undine, immediately falls in love with
her and they are married by a shipwrecked
priest, whom Undine has rescued from the sea.
Going with his bride to the Castle, there
is great rejoicing. At the celebration In honor
of Huldbrand's marriage there appears a mes-
senger from Oueen Unda who tells Undine her
earthly mission Is fulfilled and she returns to
the waters under the sea. Huldbrand is re-
conciled to Lady Berthelda and the story ends.
SECRET LOVE (Six Parts— Jan. 31).— The
cast includes Harrv D. Carey and Ella Hall.
Adapted from the novel, "That Lass O'
Lowries'." Scenariolzed and directed by Rob-
ert Leonard.
In the Lancastershire coal mines women work
above ground, handling and disposing of the
coal that their men dig from below and send to
HOP, THE DEVIL'S BREW (Five Parts—
Feb. 14). — The cast : Ward Jansen (Phillips
Smalley) ; Lydia Jansen (Lois Weber); Jane
Leech (Marie Walcamp) ; City Councilman BUI
Waters (C. Norman Hammond) ; Con Leech
(Juan De La Cruz). Written by Rufus Steele.
Lydia Jansen Is a faithful and loving wife,
though unknown to her husband, a customs In-
snector, she has become addicted to smoking
opium. In the parlance of the underworld this
February 19, 1916
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1197
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February 19, 1916
devil's brew is called "hop." Her own father,
a politician in the city in which they live, is
the head of an opium Importing gang, which
Is the principal medium whereby the addicts
obtained their supply of opium.
Lydia's craving for the drug is so ^reat. and
her desire to conceal the habit from her husband
60 strong, that she is embroiled in a series of
blacl^mailing attempts by her maid, who is
affianced to the stevedore through .whom most
of the opium is landed from the vessels br
which it is smuggled. Her attempts to satisfy
her craving for hop, at a time when the gov-
ernment is closing in upon the smugglers, ex-
cites her husband's suspicion, and of course
he thinks another man has entered her life,
and it is only through an almost superhuman
exercise of will power that she finds the strength
to conquer her appetite and confess to her hus-
band the terrible habit which she had formed,
and thus relieving the terrible suspicion which
had grown like a hunting nightmare into his
very life.
The shock of finding that he himself bad con-
tributed to his own daughter's downfall causes
the father's suicide and the capture of the en-
tire opium smuggling gang.
THE WRONG DOOR (Five Parts— Feb. 21).—
The cast: Miss Frou Frou and Fern Hardy
(Flora Parker DeHaven) ; Philip Borden (Carter
DeHaven) ; "Bumps'* (Ernie Shields) ; House-
keeper (Helen Hayward) ; Hardy (G. A. Wil-
liams); Bates (Harry Schumm) ; Home (Fred
Church).
By entering the wrong door while in a state
of hilarious jubilation engendered by an evening
of conviviality, Philip Borden, a young million-
aire, and owner of a big steel foundry, becomes
the human instrument for bringing a very just
and complete punishment upon a double-dyed
crook who holds in his power the soul of a
workman — a workman who had lead an exem-
plary life since little Frou Frou, an orphan,
had come into his life. Under his fostering
care she had grown to extremely desirable girl-
hood and had obtained a position on the stage,
where she was discovered by Borden. Fate
willed that her foster-father should be forced,
under threat of exposing bis past life, to rob
Borden's safe of some $40,000 and the solution
of the robbery was fast developing into a
mystery when young Borden bumned all un-
conscious into the lair of the master thief.
Then it was a case of ambulances and police
wagons.
The curtain falls upon a happy ending, and it
is not difficult to see that the little orphan
chorus girl and the young business magnate will
be happily united, and that Hardy, the father,
will never be lorced to own even to his foster
daughter that he had ever lead a life of crime.
METRO PICTURES CORP.
MAN AND HIS SOUL (Quality Pictures
Corp. — Five Parts — Jan. 31). — The cast: John
Conscience and John Power (Francis X. Bush-
man); Mary Knowles (Bev^ly Bayne) ; Rev.
Edward Knowles, Mary's father (Edward Bren-
nan) ; Stephen Might. Sr. (Charles H. Prince);
Stephen Might, Jr. (John Davidson) ; Mrs.
Conscience, John's mother (Helen Dunbar).
Directed by John W. Noble.
The allegory which begins the story repre-
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out success. He happens to see a girl who Is
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main good, by plunging Into the river. He
dissuades her and takes her to his mother. She
tells her story, how she had left her father's
roof to earn her living and be useful In the
world, and the mother advises her to go back
to her father. John is Inspired with new hopo
after his Eiood deed, goes to Stephen Might, ob-
tains a position for himself, and also one for tbe
girl.
He rises in nosltlon with this concern, and a
love affair develops between them, but Stephen
Might, Jr., also falls in love with tbe girl.
At a time when a rival company Is trying to
bribe John Conscience to divulge secrets whicb
will mean the undoing of Might & Company,
John Conscience comes upon Mary Knowles, the
girl. In the arms of Stephen, and thinks she has
accepted him. His mistake causes him to
throw oft conscience, and begin a grinding,
resolute, uncompromising drive for wealth.
In Chicago John Conscience takes the name of
John Power. He comes to the control of great
Interests, owns factories, and rules over all
these interests with a hand of Iron. His
employees are but mecbanical parts of his
structure, and he has no soul, no heart. When
the girl realizes what he bad meant to her,
she denounces Might, Jr., and her fatber, who
had helped about the situation, and runs away.
At the time Power's success is at Its zenith
she Is a stenographer In one of his factories.
At this time also, in his determination to
avenge himself upon Stephen Might, Jr. he Is
using unfair business methods to drive tbe
Might concern to the wall. Young Might learns
that it is the Power firm which is oppressing
them and goes to see Power, not knowing who
he is. He arrives, and as John is about to
drive home his revenge, Stephen tells him of
h 3 mistake, that he thought Mary was with
him, as she ran away the same night he had
disappeared.
John has been harassed by the public safety
committees about the unsanitary conditions and
lark of safet-- in bis factories, and has been
obdurate and unresponsive. Now, he sees that
he was wrong, experiences a faint hope, and tells
Might he will let him Know the next day what
can be done. He goes home, and sits by the
fireplace in his library to think. Conscience
appears to him again, and shows him, by a
series of contrasts, the difference between the
power he has achieved over the financial world
and that which Conscience wields over the
souls of men. He is receptive, and Conscience
again enters his soul. He calls for architects
and builders to reconstruct his factories, for
the safety of his employees, and before they
can begin work a great fire breaks out in one
of his factories, and Mary Is caught in an upper
story. John rides to the scene, and sees her at
a window. He rescues her and their romance
finds its proper conclusion.
THE UPSTART— (Rolte Photoplays, Inc., S
Parts— Feb. 7).— The dast : Beatrice Mitchell,
the minister's wife (Marguerite Snow) ; Cov-
entry Petmore. the Upstart (George LeGufre) ;
Judge Mitchell (James Lackaye) ; Rev. James
Mitchell, his son (Frederick Summer) ; Larry
Price, the chauffeur (Frederick Slttenham).
Coventry Petmore, the Upstart, becomes a
fanatic on the divorce question and leaves his
wife and baby to go out into the world and
preach his theories, namely — that divorce is as
a disease In the human social system. His
neglect of his own family affairs, while preach-
ing this theory enrages his wife and disgusts
her with him, and when he arrives home after
one of his missionary tours, he finds a note
from her saying that she concluded he is crazy ;
that she has taken the baby and gone home
'1 her mother and — that she will get divorce
This sets him wild.
He goes to his father who senses the fact that
his boy is a "nut," and arranges for him to
spend some time with an old friend. Judge
Mitchell, who has a reputation in connection
with divorce cases. The father thinks that the
Judge and the latter's son. Rev. James Mitchell,
may exert a saving Influence on the hoy. Cov-
entry, however, finds a fertile field for his
theories under tbe .Judge's roof.
Rev. James Mitchell, and his wife, Beatrice,
are n^ne too baopy, on account of a theory of the
"Reverend" that the relations of husband and
wife should be based upon a solid rock of dig-
nity, ratiier tbfin the loose structure of famili-
arity. Tbe consequence is that the wife, crav-
ing the minister's love and companionship, and
getting only a sort of cold tolerance, falls in
love with Larry Price, the chauffeur.
Coventry is made the confidant of both the
minister and his wife. He prevents her elope-
ment and persuades her first to go to her hus-
band in the broad day and tell him that she
loves another and watch the effect. If he Is a
true man, he will tell her that If It will make
her hapnv. she mav eo with God's blessing. She
avers that If be measures up so well, she can
never leave him. Coventry therefore prime*
February 19, 1916
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Address of Welcome, by state or city official.
Organization of the meeting, election of offi-
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Recess at 1 o'clock.
Address, "The Present Perils of Censorship
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— Discussion and Suggestions.
Address, "Constructive Legislation for the
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Address, "State Organization," by Samuel H.
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MARCH 2nd
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Discussion and Applications for Membership.
11:30 A. M.— Address, "The Sunday Entertain-
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Recess
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On this subject general discussion is invited. Meth-
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other vital matters will be taken up and some definite
action will be taken.
Meeting will end with banquet at 8 p. m.
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the minister by giving him a hypothetical case
telling him what he should say, should his wife
tell him that she loves another.
The minister thinks the boys theory is beauti-
ful, intends to preach a sermon on it, when,
like a bolt from a clear sky, his wife callh biin
outdoors and tells him of her love for Larry.
The "Reverend" doesn't make good. He com-
mands her to stay. "Think of the disgrace, the
scandal," he says.
And so, she elopes with Larry, but they are
pursued by the Judge and brought back by the
•ears. She confesses that Coventry put her up
to "test" her husband and then advised her
to do as she pleased, when he failed to make
good. The Judge gives Coventry a good trounc-
ing. The minister thaws out of bis crust of
dignity and all ends happily, though Coventry
is still a nut with a theory.
EQUITABLE.
THE WOMAN IN 47 — (Frohman Amusement
Corp., 5 Parts — Feb."). — The cast: Viola Doni-
zetti ^Alice Brady); Tony (Wm. Raymond) ;
Tony's cousin (John Warwick) ; Pasquale Doni-
zetti (Geo. D. Melville) ; Mr. Collingswood
(Eric Blind) ; Mrs. Collingswood (Lillian Con-
cord) : Mr. Sharpless (Tom McGrath) ; God-
frey, his son (Bert Rooney).
Viola, an orphan Italian girl, lives with her
uncle who abuses her and wants to marry
her to a moneylender to whom he is in debt.
She is in love with Tony, a youthful com-
panion, who goes to America. He tells her that
as soon as he can be will send money tor her
to come after him. and they will be married.
He sends her the money, and, on the eve of her
forced marriage to the moneylender, she runs
away and sails for America.
Tony has been sent West by the automobile
firm by which he is employed, and Viola is
met by his cousin who tells her Tony has
been killed in an accident. He starts to make
love to her himself. She resents this and, after
a struggle, gets away and meets Beppo, an old
organ grinder, whom she had known in Italy.
A few days later Bepno is killed by the auto-
mobile in which Sharpless and his son, God-
frey, are riding. They learn his address from a
card" on the organ, take him home, and Viola,
heartbroken, explains that he was her only
support. Godfrey admires her verv much, and
Sharpless, feeling a moral obligation, offers her
a place in his home as maid.
Tony returns from the West and is told by
his cousin that Viola has run away. Collings-
wood, the Sharpless lawyer, has trouble with his
wife, and one evening at the Sharple-s home, he
is attracted by the beauty of Viola. Godfrey has
hidden in a closet in Viola's room and attempts
to assault her as she is preparing to retire,
She fights and strikes him with a vase. Fear-
ing she has killed him she rushes to the room
wnere the men are and tells the story. Sharpless
goes to look after his son, and Collingswood
soothes the girl. Shar- ess orders ber from the
house, saying that Collingswood will supply her
with money until she can obtain other employ-
ment.
In the quarters which Collingswood has pro-
vided for her, he calls one evening and while
he is tliere, Mrs. Collingswood and htr maid
come in Viola learns then, for the first time,
that Collingswood is married. Mrs. Collings-
wood's maid has found a bill for expensive
jewelry given to Viola and the wife threatens
divorce. Viola leaves her beautiful surround-
ing's, gets a place in an automobile accessory
store, where Tony meets her. The old love
i^ renewed and a date for the marriage set.
Tony engages the bridal suite in a hotel, No.
47, and Collingswood. in despair over her ap-
proaching marriage, decides to kill himself and
imnlicatp her. He has learned the hotel to
whiob Tony has gone, and engages No. 48.
There he shoots himself, leaving a note saying
that any reasoTi=; for this act will be given by
the woman in 47.
Viola hears the shot, calls the hotel office,
anu a hotel man and a reporter come up. The
latter gets CoUingswood's letter, goes to Room
47. sees Viola, shows her the letter, and sees
the marriage license. As he begins writin=r,
Tony comes in with the minister and. in a vio-
lent scene, she rushes into Room 4S, seizes the
revolver and. just as she is about to shoot
herself. Tony takes the revolver away. The
minister succeeds in inducing the reporter to
refrain from printing the story. The Collings-
wood death is declared a case of suicide and
Tony and Viola are married.
KLEINE-EDISON FEATURES.
The folIoAving^ subject Is released in
place of "The Martyrdom of Phillip
Strong.** a synopsiM of Tvliich can he found
on page 1028 of last Tveek's issue. The
story of "When Love Is King'* warn re-
ceived too late for Insertion in that issue.
The picture, which has been replaced, vrill
be released at a future date.
WHEN LOVE IS KING fEdison— Five Parts
—Feb. !)).— The cast: Felix, King of Wallonio
(Richard Tucker) ; Marcia Morton (Carrol Mc-
Comas) : .J. P. Morton (Bigelow Coonpr) : the
Princess Louise (Vivian Perry); the Prince
of Trebizond (John Sturgeon) ; Baron Tarnow
(Harold Meltzer) : Stepan (Carlton King);
Janzi (T. Tamamoto) ; the Prime Minister
(Robert Brower) ; the Wallonlan Ambassador
(Charles Sutton) : the Viscount (Guide
Colucci) ; Mrs. Morton (Helen Strickland).
Directed by Ben Turbett.
Felix, the King of Wallonia, is sad. He wants
to be loved for himself, not for his title, and
he finds it a hard job. Because of state rea-
sons, he has to marrv Louise, Princess of the
neighboring State of Trebizond. The old Prince,
ber father, craves the elixir of youth, and geta
drunk so often that Trebizond is in bad shape.
Thus, it is up to Felix to be King of both
States. But Louise has a love affair all of
her own. Felix sees her in the embrace of
Stepan, the heir presumptive to his throne, and
disgusted with things in general and Louise In
particular, he flees to America in disguise.
With him goes his faithful comrade. Baron
'larnow.
By a strange twist of circumstance he takes
a job as butler in the "home of J. P. Morton,
multi-millionaire. There he meets Marcia,
Morton's daughter, and the jig is up. He loves
her. At a ball given by the Mortons an am-
bassador from Wallonia recognizes his King.
Ai word from Felix, the ambassador introduces
him to the Mortons as a Count. Felix creates
quite a stir.
Janzi. a bandit, whom Stepan has sent to
America to do away with Felix, sends the Mor-
tons a note. He describes Felix as an Impos-
tor and a fraud. Thus is Felix ordered out of
the Morton home. Janzi and his confederates
trv to kill bim but succeed only in wounding
him. Marcia, feeling that she reallv loves him,
savps him from death and nurses him back to
health. Then Felix and Marcia elope and plan
to get married. Papa Morton catches thera and
prepares to let Felix have it — but his true
identity is revealed. Morton realizes that Felix
is a real King.
The Ambassador urges Felix to return to
Wallonia. Since Stepan has become King, the
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people are being outraged. Because ot his
royal blood, Marcia knows that she cannot
marry him and so gives Felix up. He returns
home and pays Stepan for his villainy. Tbeo,
to save the State, be prepares to marry Louise
of Trebizond. No matter what the cost the
State must be saved !
Pop Morton tiiids that Marcia loves Felix and
that the separation is making her unhappy. So,
like a real American millionaire, be buys ut
the Kingdom of Treblzond. royal titles and all.
When Felix goes to the altar to be married,
he finds that the Princess of Treblzond is hla
own little Marcia. Long live the King and
Queen of Wallonia-Trebizond !
THE SCARLET ROAD (Kleine— Five Parts—;
Feb. 10).— The cast : Harry Tremaine (Mal-
colm Duncan) ; Betty Belgrave (Anna Q. Nils-
son) ; Alice Holbrook (Delia Connor) ; Mrs.
Holbrook (Iva Shepard) ; Lorimer Wilbur (John
Jarrott).
Harry Tremaine, a clean-living youth or
twenty-one. spends his leisure hours in perfect-
ing an aeroplane motor which he has invented
and which he hopes will eventually make his for-
tune. In his ambition to make bis mark in the
world, be is encouraged by bis mother's old
friend, Mrs. Holbrook, to whose daughter. Alice,
Harry has been engaged almost since childhood.
One night, when Harry is working late at the
office in which he is employed as bookkeeper, a
telegram arrives for the manager of the con-
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at the Cafe de Paris and takes the message to
him there. Thus Harry is first brought in con-
tact with the gay night life of New York. There,
too, he first sees Betty Belgrave, a cabaret en-
tertainer, and her dancing partner, Wilbur
Lorimer.
It is not long afterward that Harry Tre-
maine receives word that his father, who for
a number of years has been leading a hermit's
life In the mining country out West, has sud-
denly died. Still later he learns that Instead of
using the money which be bad thought he was
contributing to his father's support, the her-
mit had saved all of it. and in addition left
him a fortune of nearly $200,000. Harry's first
thought is that there is no longer any bar to
the marriage of himself and Alice, and the
wedding day is set.
Circumstances again bring Harry into the
sphere of Betty Belgrave and her dancing part-
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but as. a young man about town who has plenty
of money to spend. The woman has little
trouble in conquering Harry. The consequence
is that with her wedding day approaching,
Alice finds herself more and more neglected by
her fiance. Day by day she sees him less fre-
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short weeks of riotous living, during which be
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.Naturally, he Is deserted by bis gay friends,
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One day Harry calls upon his father's lawyer'
who gives him a letter left by the hermit "to
be delivered to my son when he shall have dis-
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and has provided "a way out." Harry is in-
structed to make his way to (he hermit's cabin
in the western wilds, and told that there ho
will find a solution of his problem.
After many weeks of weary search. Harry finds
the cabin. He is startled to find that from the ceil-
ing of the hut there dangles a hangman's noose.
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shock of this di.scovery makes the boy a man.
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Harry Tremaine is a man.
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drowning. She proves to be the daughter of a
millionaire and the grateful father helps Harry
in the laiter's effort to interest capital in bis
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In his environment, Harry finds bis thoughts
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to gloat over the memory of his cruel legacy
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him wrong. Once he finds himself in the cabin
he taunts the memory of bis father and then,
in a burst of anger, tears the noose from the
celllne: of the hut. To his surprise a shower
of golden coins pours from the ragged hole thus
made in the plaster above his bead. In a mo-
ment his father's plan is clear to him ; when
discouraged, he should have tried to take bis
own life, this second fortune would have come to
him. Chastened in spirit, he returns to the city.
Again in New York, he learns that Alice is
seriously ill. He hurries to her side and they
are reunited. The last scenes show us their
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derelict, sadly looks after them as the picture
fades.
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158 PEARL STREET
BUFFALO, N. Y.
February 19, 1916
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tf^Y ASlSlIF^ff O i ^l^^s^c*! Advertisements, three cents per
.- word, cash with order; 50 cents minimum;
ADVERTISEMENTS | postage stamps accepted
SITUATIONS WANTED.
EXPERT — Musical director — violinist, wishes
position with an up-to-date picture house. Can
Increase your business. My work has been
highly commented upon through magazines and
press. Write and find out. Address I. F.,
care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR— Thoroughly
experienced all machines. Strictly sober, re-
liable, go anywhere, salary reasonable, pro-
jection guaranteed. Write or wire. Heury
Alsman, Backusburg Ave., Mayfield, Ky.
CAMERAMAN — Expert, specialize scenic and
weeklies, also studio and tricks. Now at lib-
erty in New York, go anywhere. Efficient, care
M. P. World, N. Y. City.
IF — You are looking tor a picture house man-
ager that can make good, address J. F. Norman,
Daytona, Fla.
EXPERT CAMERAMAN— At liberty. Will
furnish Moy camera complete. "Temperamen-
tal" directors and light effects a specialty. Ad-
dress Cameraman, care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
LIVE WIRE — E.\pert manager, operator,
booker. Nine years' vaudeville and moving pic-
ture experience. Sidney, care M. P. World, N.
Y. City.
WISHING A CHANGE— Long experienced
photographer feature and travel pictures.
Studio and daylight. Latest features, "When
It Strikes Home." "Hearts of Men," "Should
a Baby Die?" "Her American Prince." Also
thorough knowledge of dark room work, print-
ing, developing, tinting and toning. Have own
"Debrle" camera outfit. Employed last nine
years with Klnemacolor Co. of England and
America. Best of references. Apply L. H. Mil-
ler. Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Phone Flushing
1131 J.
COMPETENT MAN— with all 'round knowl-
edge of moving picture production, mechanical
and photographic. Capable of taking full
charge of machinery employed In up-to-date
laboratories: Also thorough knowledge of dark
room and camera work. Employed last 814
years with Klnemacolor Co. Six years in Eng-
land, latter 2V2 years in America. Best of
references. Willing to go anywhere. Apply
Fred T. Grady, Whitestone. L. 1., N. Y. Phone
Flushing li:a J.
CAMERAMAN— Now working with big film
corporation, wants to make change. Have Pathe
professional outfit. Feature work desired. Ad-
dress Cinema, care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
"AMBERLUX" Lens filters are business brine-
•m.
WILL GIVEJ— Half Interest In the Central
Theater, Atlantic City. N. J., foi ?500 and
management to run same.
MILES BROTHERS— Stock of 3.500 reels.
Excellent choice o( subjects, splendid condition,
many with paper. As a whole or in lots, price
upon application. 1145 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco, Cal.
THEATERS WANTED.
CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE— I am a practical,
successful moving picture broker. Seventeen
years of continuous success. Selling upwards of
one million dollars worth annually, sales, ex-
changes and leases. Lewis, the Moving Pic-
ture Broker, E-tabllshed 1S06. Offices, 578-80
Ellicott Sq., Buffalo. N. Y.
MOVING PICTURE THEATER— Wanted In
small town New York or adjacent states. Cham-
bers, 81 Romaine Ave., Jersey City, N. J.
THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — Picture house, 275 seats, can be
enlarged. First-class equipment. Address Box
D, Rantoul. III.
FOR SALE — Picture theater business and
building — either separately or together. 300
seats, modern, fully equipped, paying, good
picture town. Proprietor wishes to realize on
Investment to devote it to other business. Will
be sold at public auction March 11th, It not
sold privately before. Good business chance If
taken Immediately. J. F. Davied, Cynthiana,
Ky.
FOR SALE — At a bargain for quick sale,
picture house. Paying, running six nights and
Saturday ma*inee, ten cents admission. No op-
position. Factory town, everybody working.
Reason for splUng, other business. For full
particulars address Lyceum Theater, Mont-
gomery, Pa.
REPUTATION— Honesty and practical busi-
ness methods have crowned Lewis, the Moving
Picture Broker, with success, not only in New
York State but all the way from Helena, Mont.
Helena, Mont., Dec. 2, liUo. Lewis, Mov-
ing PLiure Broker, Buffalo. N. Y. Gentle-
men : — Send me a list of movies. I am in the
market to buy. Our local Film Exchange
recommended me to you. Respectfully yours,
J. C. Hilman. A few days later. Chenan-
go Amusement Co., People's Theater, Water
Street. Uinghamton, N. Y. Feb. 1, llllG. Lewis,
Moving Picture IVoker, Ellicott Square Bids.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dear Sirs:— Yours of .Ian. 2!lth
received and I wish to express my appreciation
of the prompt and business like method In
which you handled my business dealing. Have
found everything as represented, in fact better
than represented, for the receipts are larger
than stated. Will write my Montana friends to
place themselves in your hands In cose they
wish to make a business change of any kind.
Sincerely, J. C. Hilman.
FOR SALE — Picture show. Can sell control
of one of the best picture shows in the South.
Located in the heart of a city with a popula-
tion of about .jii.OOO and a tributary popula-
tion of about 25.0UU more. This Is a beautiful
theater, modern to the minute. Capitalized at
$40.0110. Rent .f.-i.0(10 a year, sub-rents J:!.()00.
leaving only .$2,000 to pay for a house seating
1.40(1 people. Should easily make $10,000 a year.
Control can be bought at par. cash only. Good
reasons for selling. If Interested, see us. The
James H. Button Co.. Louisville. Ky.
FOR RENT — Moving picture theater, fully
equipped, seats 350, also good size stage. Ad-
dress or Inquire. K. of P. Theater, Clymer,
Pa.. Indiana Co.
FOR RENT— Up-to-date moving picture the-
ater, located in city 30.000. good business ; new.
Capacity nearly 400; strictly modern, fireproof;
new piano, splendid operating room, also stage,
etc. Only reliable parties write. Address
Fairyland Theater, 13th and Michigan, She-
boygan, Wis.
FOR SALE — Photoplay house In a Massachu-
setts city of about 30,000. Practically new,
with latest up-to-date equipment. Almost 700
seats. Centrally located on Main Street. Would
sell equipment and lease, or will sub-lease all
equipped. Address X, care M. P. World. N. Y.
City.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
LARGE STOCK of used moving picture ma-
chines— all kinds — also opera and folding chairs
at about half regular price; all goods guaran-
teed in first-class condition, shipped subject to
Inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 509
Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo.
"AMBERLUX" Lena filters protect your pa-
trons from eyestrain. Price $3.50. W. D.
Warner, Columbus, Ohio.
.^.000 Opera chairs, steel and cast standards,
from sheriff sales, factory close outs, etc. ; from
fifty cents up. 1 can save you half. J. P. Red-
Ington, Scranton, Pa.
FOUR — Power's 6a, never used, complete
$240. Three No. 6 overhauled. In flrst-class
shape $125. One No. 5 all complete $50. J. P.
Redlngton. Scranton. Pa.
FOR SALE — Power's 6a complete, one at
$175, one at •'fl'>5 and one at $10ii. Rebuilt and
as good as new ; condition guaranteed. Motlo-
graph 11112. $100. lOin. $75. Edison Exhibition
Model $00, $05 and $75. Power's 5. $75. All
complete and ready for the reels. Write us for
particulars. Crescent Film Exchange. 37 So.
Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111.
ORDER "Amberlax" lens filters today.
FOR SALE— Slightly used Simplex projectors,
guaranteed perfect and good as new at reason-
able prices. Second hand Motlograph in good
condition, cheap. Room 206, 1482 Broadway,
N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Two Motlograph machines. 1014
models. All complete, one Fort Wayne com-
pensarc and 280 chairs. Price $■'100. will con-
sider trade. C. Jackson. Scenic Theater.
Bloomlngton, 111.
OPERA — And folding chairs. .350 opera lo-
cated Southern factory, brand new, 00c, each.
4,000 maple folding chairs 40c. 1.800 slightly
used opera 65c each up. All guaranteed, ship-
ped subject to Inspection. Write for catalog
with direct factory prices on new chairs. Atlas
Seating Company. 10 East 43d St.. N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — No. 6 Power's machine, com-
plete with lenses, rheostat, rewind, etc. Per-
fect condition. 18 dozen folding chairs partly
connected, good as new. New large metal
booth, meeting all requirements. 10 x 14 screen.
Complete outfit, big bargain for $200 quick.
Wire or write Lyric Theater, Spencer, N. Y.
MOTIOGRAPH— With outside shutter, like
new, big bargain. New Mirrorcloth curtain
without seams, manufactured by Mirror Screen
Co., Shelbyville, Ind. Arthur Close, 1120 Bran-
son, Marlon. Ind,
OUTFIT FOR SALE— Machine, booth, trans-
former, fans, fire extinguishers, 250 opera
chairs. All in good order. Address 105 So
4th St.. Reading, Pa.
CAMERAS WANTED.
WANTED — A first class professional moving
picture camera at a very reasonable price. Re-
ply by letter only stating full particulars. M.
Horowitz, 118 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No, 4 Plttman Prof, camera
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic lake-
up. both directions, 400 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed upon
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements in all makes of cameras. R. W.
Plttman Co.. 3»4 Canal St., New York City.
Phone 5061 Franklin.
FILMS WANTED.
WANTED— To buy all kinds of film cheap.
F. Beck, '220 West 42d St,. N. Y. City.
SENSATIONAL — And comic films wanted for
western show, also lecture set. Lowest price
only to Joe Stanley, Gen. Del.. San Antonio.
Tex.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
100 SINGLES AND DOUBLES, American
make, 12 posters with each reel. Shipped privi-
lege screen examination. Federal, 110 East 23<1
St., N. Y. City.
MULTIPLE REEL features for sale : also
some one and double reel Chaplin comedies.
Will sell, trade or buy films. P. J. Hall, 315
Gloyd Bldg.. Kansas City, Mo.
OVER SEAS BUYERS should communicate
with me; second-hand American pictures at Eu-
ropean prices. Donald Campbell, 145 West 4&tl>
St., N. y. City.
FOR SALE — One hundred high class and sen-
sational 3, 4, 5-reel features with full supply
of mounted and unmounted posters, photos,
heralds, slides, etc. Special bargain — Chaplain
Review, 5 reels, and new war pictures. Address
M H. Kohn, 116 Golden Gate Ave., San Fran-
cisco, Cal.
FOR SALE — Chapllns, $25; Cleopatra, 6 reels,
$60, Battle of Waterloo, $.'0 Single reels,
$2.50 up. Write for list. Wichita Film & Sup-
ply Co., Wichita. Kansas.
FOR SALE— Three reel features with origin-
al lobby display at $"25 per feature: Tiger Lily.
Pit and Pendulum, Cycler's Last Lap, Dawn of
To-morrow, In Touch With Death, Those That
Live In Glass Houses, The Trap, Desert's Sting.
Elsie Venner. Hole in the Wail, Zigomar, Pal-
ace of Flames. Tracked by Wireless, At the
Risk of Her Life. Devil Within and Harper
Mystery. S. Baldwin, 314 Mailers Bldg.. Chi-
cago. III.
3, 4 and 5 reel features with posters, singles
and two reelers with posters. Keystones and
Chapllns. Great bargains. Weinberg's Fea-
tures, 145 West 45th St,. N. Y. City.
RELIGIOUS FILM— For sale. "The Prince
of Israel." hand-colored, about 950 feet, In ex-
cellent condition. Price $.'10. Donald Camp-
bell, 145 West 45th St.. N. Y. City.
MILES BROTHERS— Stock of 3..500 reefs.
Excellent choice of subjects, splendid condition,
many with paper. As a whole or in lots, prico
upon application. 1145 Mission St.. San Fran-
cisco. Cal.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ENTER "Amberlux" — Exit Eyestrain.
SEND $1,00 — For pint bottle Magic Film
Cleaning fluid (Inflammable). Makes films
like first run. Film Renovating Co., Hartford,
Conn.
1204
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
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TO CONTENTS
Activities ot Gaumont Directors 1118
Advertising for Exhibitors 1122
American's New Chicago Home 11U5
Annulment of Service Legal 1115
At Leading Picture Tlieaters 1133
Australian Notes 1120
Big Four's New Quarters 110(5
Big Picture in Village IIUO
Biograpb Comedy Reissues 1148
Biographs Ready for Issue 1142
British Notes 1121
Calendar of Daily Program Releases.. U7U, 1178
Campbell, Webster, now with Vitagraph. . . .1138
Castle Theater Opens 1166
Censorship Threatens New York 1101
Chicago News Letter 1109
Cleveland Exhibitors Have Plan IIOV
Comments on the Film 1150
Counselor Friend Explains 1133
Cunard, Grace 1115
"Diamond Thieves, The" (Lubin) 1144
Directors Please Take Notice 1101
Does the Picture Appeal? 1115
Doping It Out 1137
E.^sanay Releases for February 1118
F"'"ts and Comments 1099
"Final Curtain, The" ( Kleine) 1144
Getting a News Picture 1172
Greene, Helen 1117
Gross Receipts Tax IfOO
Hall, Edward, Now a Caumont Star 1137
Hammond, Virginia 1138
"Ham; the Diver" (Kalem) 1143
"Hell's Hinges" (Triangle-Kay-Bee) 1146
Hi>!torie Event, The 1102
"His White Lie" (Biograph) 1142
Hoops, Arthur 1138
Hopewell, the Magic City 1162
"House That Jacls Built, The" 1147
Hudson County Exhibitors Organize 1107
Interesting Notes from National Capital. . .1162
King, Henry, with Knickerbocker 1115
Kleine Outlines Billie Burke Novel 1106
Knickerbocker vs. Triangle 1103
"Last Shot, The" (Lubin) 1144
List of Current Film Release Dates,
1206, 1208, 1210
"Lottery Man, The" (Comstock) 1141
"Madame La Presidente" (Morosco) 1149
"Man and His Soul" (Quality-Metro) 1141)
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 1153
"Modern Sphinx, The" (American) 1142
More Censorship Arrests IIBI
"Mo.st Extraordinary" 1118
Motion Picture Educator 11,39
Motion Picture Exhibitor, The 1107
Motion Picture Photography 1130
Music tor the Picture 1131
Newark Exhibitors Meet 1108
New Jersey Threatened with Censor IIO.'l
New New Orleans Theater 1108
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity 1111
"New York" (Pathe) 1140
New Plays and New Titles 1134
No Surrender and No Compromise 1101
Notes of the Trade 1157
Observations by Man About Town 1113
On Health Dept. Warrant 1165
Paramount Pictographs 1116
Photoplaywright, The 1125
Picture Theaters Projected 1157
Pittsburgh Ball Ready 1163
"Pique" (Biograph) 1142
President Kleine Promotes for Merit 11.34
Prohibition and Pictures 1173
Projection Department 1126
Put Ban on Useful Film 1170
Pyramid Pictures Makes Bow 1117
Real Stories from Reel Studios 1120
Recall of Passed Films 1159
Seattle Censors Active 1171
"Seeing America" (Curtis) 1148
Sex Drama 1100
Shakespeare Wrote Screen Plays? 1137
"Silas Marner" (Thanhouser) 1146
"Sis Hopkins" Films Here 1117
"Sons of Satan" (Red Feather) 1142
Special Shows Succeed 1107
Spiegel to Install Service Department 1116
Stories of the Films 1180
"Strange Case ot Mary Page, The" (Es-
sanay ) 1147
Three Kalem One-Reel Releases 1143
Trend is Upward, The 1101
Two Lubin Releases 1144
"Undine" (Bluebird) 1143
Universal to do Booth Novel 1116
Vitagraph Drama and Romance 1145
Vitagraphs for February 14 1135
Want to Stop Show Nuisances 1163
Watchful Waiting 1164
Week of Mutuals, A 1102
"When Love is King" (Kleine-Edison) . . . .1146
Whipple. Clara, in "The Reapers" 1135
"Woman in 47. The" (Frohman-Equitable)..1141
World-Equitable Players 11.33
"Writing on the Wall, The" (Vitagraph) . .1145
"Yellow Passport, The" (World Film) 1140
TO ADVERTISERS
CARBONS AND CARBON ACCESSORIES.
Jones & Cammack 1216
Kiewert, Chas. L 1212
Speer Carbon Co 1197
CHAIR AND SEATING MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Seating Co 1217
Andrews, A. H., Co 1217
Steel Furniture Co 1217
ELECTRICAL & MBCHANICAIi EQUIP-
MENT.
Amusement Supply Co 1214
Calehuff Supply Co 1216
Cushman Motor Works 1217
Duhem Motion Picture Co 1190
Erker Bros 1183, 1100
Fidelity Electric Co 1183
Fort Wayne Electric Works 1207
Fulton, E. E 1212
General Electric Co 1188
Hallberg, J. H 1198
Hertner Electric & Mfg. Co 1189
Hommel, Ludwig & Co 1185
Kleine Optical Co 1200
Lears Theater Supply Co 1189
Lucas, Harry K 1215
Northwestern Motion Picture Equip. Co... 1214
picture Theater Equip. Co 1202
Porter, B. F 1217
Speed Controller Co., Inc 1189
Stern Mfg. Co 1214
Strelinger, Chas A 1186
Swaab, Lewis M 1213
Typhoon Fan Co 1215
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co 1187
FILM EXCHANGES.
Bradenburgh, G. W 1188
Central Film Co 1191
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co 1191
LENS MANUFACTURERS.
Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co 1201
MANUFACTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
TURES.
American Film Co., Inc 10,80
Authors' Film Oo 1170
Bioeraph Co 1176, 1177
Bluebird Photoplays. Inc 1067-69
California Motion Picture Co 1084-85
Clara Kimball Young Film Corp 1066
Claridge Films, Inc 1088
Edison, Thos. A., Inc 1194-95
Educational Films Corp. of America 1214
Eldorado Features Film Co 1089
Essanay Film Mfg. Co 1051, 1062-63
Famous Players Film Co 1058-.'i9
Frohman Amusement Corp 1061
Gaumont Co 1082
Groat Northern Film Co 1214
Hanover Film Co 1191
Hearst-Vitagraph .A 1096
Ivan Film Productions 1083
Kalem Co 1097-98
Kleine, George 1219
Knickerbocker Star Features 1087
Kulee Features lOilO
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Plav Co 1060
Lubin Mfg. Co 1091
Metro Pictures Corp Colored Insert
Paramount Pictures Corp 1054-57
Pathe Exchange, Inc 1070-75
Rolin Film Co 1188
Selig Polyscope Co 1201
Signal Film Corp 1078-79
Sterling Camera & Film Co llsn
Thanhouser Film Corp 10,50,1076-77
Triangle Film Corp Colored Insert
Universal Film Mfg. Co 1052-,53
Vim Comedies 1086
Vitagraph Co. of America 1092-95
V-L-S-E, Inc Colored Insert
Vogue Films, Inc 1081
War Film Syndicate 1211
World Film Corp 10S4-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
Anderson. ,1. W 1175
Atlas Motion Picture Co 1189
Automatic Ticket Selling ft C. R. Co 1218
Bioscope, The 1213
Oaille Bros 11N8
Continuous Printer llSn
Classified Advertisements 1203
Corcoran, A. J 1186
Eastman Kodak Co 1201
Erbograph Co 11 89
Evans Film Mfg. Co 11.S4
Exl'lbitors at Albany 1199
Gunby Bros 1188
II Tirso Al Cinematograto 1216
Industrial Moving Picture Co 1192
Johnson, Teft 1209
Kinematoeraph Weekly. The 1217
Kraus Mfg. Co 1184
Manu'^cripts Universal llSfi
McMahon, Henry 1184
Motion Picture Electricity 1214
M. P. W. Anti-Censorship Slides 1217
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon 1216
M. P. Directory Co 1214
Moore, Wm. N..: 1189
National Ticket Co 1182
Pan-American M. P. Service 1186
Quaker City Co j. 1188
Richardson. P. H 1215
Standard Motion Picture Co 1186
Trade Circular Addressing Co 1213
Twentieth Century Film Co 1JI3
MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co 1191
Universal Camera Co 1215
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
American Photoplayer Co 1188
Deagan, J. C 1187
Harmo Pipe Organ Co I'JIS
Schirmer, G.. Inc 1211
Seeburg, J. P., Piano Co 1185
Simon, Walter C 1216
Sinn, Clarence E 1217
POSTERS AND FRAMES.
American Slide & Poster Co 1210
Goes Lithographing Co 1 188
Hennegan Co 1186
Monger & Ring ll.ss
Newman Mfg. Co 1185
PROJECTION MACHINE MANUFACTUR-
ERS.
American Standard M. P. Mch. Co 1186
Edison Super-Kinetoscope 1194-95
Enterprise Optical Co 1212
Power, Nicholas, Co 1220
Precision Mch. Co 1205
PROJECTION SCREEN MANUFACTUR-
ERS,
Center, J. H., Co., Inc 1216
Gold King Screen Co 1214
Minusa Cine Products Co 1211
Pannill "Miro" Screen Corp 1209
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc jJ96
Simpson, A. L., Inc 1193
STEREOPTICON SLIDES.
Niagara Slide Co 1158
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
Decorators' Supply Co 1213
February 19, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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activity is using
PROJECTORS
EXCLUSIVELY!
TRAO£ MARK~PArD
[MOTION PICTURE MACHINES USED IN CHICAGO {;
•<k85 s I ivi F> I- E x:
356 All Other Makes
This remarkable proportion in favor of SIMPLEX PROJECTORS in the city of Chicago is INCREASING almost
daily and the number of other machines diminishing.
THEATRES IN THE LOOP DISTRICT USING
SIMPLEX PROJECTORS
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
1 — Cozy Theatre
2 — Boston Theatre
3 — Band Box Theatre
4 — McVickers Theatre
5 — Casino Theatre
6 — Rose Theatre
7 — Pastime Theatre
No. 8— Star Theatre
No. 9 — Alcazar Theatre
No. 10— La Salle Theatre
No. 11 — Fine Arts Theatre
No. 12— Studebaker Theatre
No. 13 — Ziegfeld Theatre
No. IS— Colonial Theatre
No. 16— World Theatre
No. 17 — Theatorium
No. IS— Castle Theatre
No. 19 — Orpheum Theatre
No. 20— Bijou Dream Theatre
No. 14 — Gt. Northern Hippodrome No. 21— Premier Theatre
No. 22— Lyric Theatre
ALL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS DEMAND
THE PROJECTOR THAT RECEIVED THE
GRAND PRIZE— PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION
SEND FOR CATALOG "A"
MADE AND GUARANTEED BY
TfflPRECISIONMACHINE ^JnC.
317 East 34th: St- NewYoric
1206
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February 19, 1916-
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1176, 1178.)
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
Hm.BANR DAV*«.
Siindny — "U," Laemmie, L-KO, Rex.
Muualiiy — Nestor, Red Feather, Uni-
versal Special.
iHrxin) — Uuid Seal, Imp, Rex.
Wednodnr — Animated Weekly, L-KO,
VUtiir
■^"••••iHy — RI& "TT." LjiPmmle, Power*.
Friday — Imp. Nestor, Rex.
5uiur«lay — Bison. Joker, Powers.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Jan. 12— Number 201 (Topical).
Jan. I'.i — .\unil)er -Hi; (Topical).
Jan. IT. — .\uniber 'JU'l iToplial).
Feb. 2 — .Vumber 4 (ToplcHi).
Feb. n — .Number 5 (Topical).
Feb. 10— .Number 6 (Topical).
Feb. 2,i — Number 7 (Topical).
BIG U.
Jan. 15 — Across the Rio Orande (Three part»
— Western — Drama).
Jan. 20 — No release this day.
Jan. 27 — No release Ibis day.
Jan. 28 — .Van Good for Nothing (Drama).
Feb. '^ — .N'o release this day.
Feb. 10 — No release this day.
Feb. 17 — .No release this day.
Feb. 24 — A Beast of Society (Three parts —
Modern — Drama ) .
BISON.
Feb. 6 — Phantom Island (Two parts — Mystery
— Urama ).
Feb. 12 — His Majesty Dick Turpin (Two parts
— Drama).
Feb. 19 — A Recoiling Vengeance (Three parti —
Animal — Drama).
Feb. 26 — The Stampede in the Night (Two parts
— Western — Drama).
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURES.
Jam. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (FItb
parts — Drama).
Jam. 17— The Man Inside (Five p«rt» — Drama).
Jam. 24— A Soul Enalared (Five parta — Dr.).
-Psychological
"Three
parta —
GOLD SEAL.
Jaa. 25 — Discontent (Two parti
— Drama).
Feb. 1 — Lord John's Journal (No. 3,
Fingered Jenny" — Three
Drama).
Feb. 8 — Yust Prom Sweden (Three parts —
Human Interest — Drama).
Feb. 15 — The Family Secret (Two parta —
Comedy — Drama).
Feb. 22 — The Dupe (Three parts— Underworld —
Drama).
IMP.
Feb. 1 — No release this day.
Feb. 4— The Soul Man (Drama).
Feb. 8 — Artistic Interference (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — The Trail of Wild Wolf (Two parts —
North Western — Drama).
Feb. 1.1 — Cinders (Drama).
Feb. 18 — Plot and Counterplot (Two parts^
Drama).
Feb. 22 — No release this week.
Feb. 25— I'll Get Her Yet (Two parts- Com.).
JOKER.
Jan. 2»— Mrs. Green's Mistake (Comedy).
Feh. n — Wanted, a Piano Tuner (Comedy).
Feb. 12 — Leap and Look Thereafter (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — No release this day.
Feb. 26 — Married on the Wing (Comedy).
LAEMMLE.
Jan. 1R — No release this day.
Jan. 20 — Juut Plain Folks (Three parta — Raral
Prams >.
Jan. 2S — Her Dream Man (Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Rpd Lie (Three parts — Mystery —
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Inner Soul (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 30 — No release this day.
Feb. 3 — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two
parts — Human Interest — Drama).
Feb. (i — No relnase this day.
Feb. 10 — The Living Lie (Three parts — Drama
of the Latin Quarters).
Feb. 13 — Arthur's Last Fling (Comedy —
Drama).
Feb. 10 — As Fate Decides (Drama).
Feb. 20 — No release this day.
Feb. 24 — John Pellet's Dream (Comedy. — Dr.).
Feb. 27 — Her Greatest Story (Drama).
L-KO.
Feh. 2 — Sea Dogs and Land Rats (Comedy).
Feb. 6 — A September Mourning (Two parts —
Comedy t .
Feb. 9 — Her Naughty Eyes (Comedy).
Feb. 13 — Firing the Cutler or the Butler's Fire
(Two parts — Comedy).
Feb. 16 — Elevating Father (Two parta —
Comedy).
Feb. 20— Twenty Minutes at the Fair (Comedy).
Feb. 27 — Dad's Dollars and Dirty Doings (Two
parts — Comedy ) .
NESTOR.
Jan. 31 — When Aunt Matilda Fell (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — Flivvers In the Still Alarm (Two
parts — Comedv).
Feb. 7— Mljed Kids (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — A Quiet Supper For Four (Comedy).
Feb. 14 — When the Losers Won (Comedy).
Feb. 18 — Flivver's Dilemma (Comedy).
Feb. 21 — The Disappearing Groom (Comedy).
Feb. 25 — Her Friend the Doctor (Comedy).
POWERS.
Feb. 3— Building Up the Health of a Nation
No. 3 — Educational).
— Caged with Polar Bears (Vaudeville
Act).
Feb. 5 — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 7, "Uncle
Sam's Children" — Educational).
Feb. 12 — Uncle Sam At Work (No. 8, "Uncle
Sam — Fisherman, Postmaster,
Health Officers) (Educational).
Feb. 17— Building Up the Health of a Nation,
Lesson 4 (Educational).
• — Joe Boko's Adventures (Cartoon —
Comedy).
Feb. 19 — Uncle Sam At Work; No. 9, "Bureau
of Weights and Measures (Educa-
tional).
Feh. 24 — No release this week.
Feb. 26— Uncle Sam at Work, No. 10, "Pre-
paredness" (Educational).
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAYS.
Feb. 7 — A Knight of the Range (Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Sphinx (Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 21 — Sons of Satan (Five parts — Detective
— Drama).
RSX.
Feb. 4 — The Little Thief (Drama).
Feb. (i — One Who Passed By (Drama).
Feb. 8— No release this day.
Feb. 11 — The Missing Locket (Drama).
Feb. 13 — No release this day.
Feb. ].■) — The Strong Arm Squad (Drama).
Feb. 18 — Borrowed Plumes (Drama).
Feb. 20 — Dolly's Scooo (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 23— Turtle Doves (Comedy — Drama).
Feh. 27 — No release this week.
VICTOR.
Feb. 2 — Son o" the Stars (Three parta — West-
ern— Drama).
Feb. 9 — High Fliers (Two parts — Modem —
Comedy — Drama ) .
Feb. 17 — In the Night (Three parts — Modem —
Drama).
Feb. 22 — Madam Cubist (Two parts — Society —
Drama).
Feb. 2.5 — After the Play (Drama).
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Jan. 24 — (Traft. No. 7. "America Saved From
War" (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 31— Graft No. 8. "Old King Coal" (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Graft No. 9. "The Insurance Swind-
lers" (Two parts^Drama 1.
Feb. 14 — Graft No. 10, "The Harhor Transporta-
tion Trust" (Iwo prrts — Drama).
Feb. 21— Graft. No. 11, "The TlleEal Bucket
Shop" (Two parts — Drama).
Mutual Film Corp.
RELBASB DAYS.
Sanday — Reliance (2), Claslno (1).
Thanbouser (1).
Monday — American (2), Falatatt (1),
Novelty (1).
TDPuday — Tbanhouser (2), Cartoon and
Srenic (1), Beauty (1).
Wrdneadny — RIalto, Centaur (8), NOT-
eliy (1).
Tbumday — Centaur (2), FalstaS (1),
Mutual Weekly (1).
Friday — Mustang (3), American (1),
Cub (1).
Saturday — Clipper, Than-o-play op Mus-
tang ($), Beauty (1).
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feh. 15
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
AMERICAN.
14 — Spider Barlow Meets Competltloa
(Crook — Drama).
16 — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
18— The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama).
21 — The Thunderbolt (Drama).
25 — The Man in the Sombrero (Two parts
— Society — Drama ) .
28 — A Sanitarium Scramble (Cnmedy).
1 — The Broken Cross (Two parta — Society
— Drama).
4 — Mammy's Rose (Southern — Drama).
8 — LIllo of the Sulu Seas (Three parts —
Society — Drama).
15^A Modern Sphinx (Three parts — So-
ciety— Drama).
BEAUTY.
2.1 — Mischief and a Mirror (Comedy).
20— Some Night (Comedy),
.^n — Walk this Way (Comedv).
2 — Billy Van Deusen's Wedding Bt«
(Comedy).
6 — The Lnird O'Knees (Comedy).
9 — Won By One 'Comedy).
13 — Ellly Van Deusen and the Vampire
(Comedy).
1(5 — Ella Wanted to Elope (Comedy).
CASINO.
Jan. 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Jan. 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — A.u
— Drama).
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parta —
Animal — Drama).
CLIPPER STAR FEATURBS.
Jan. 1 — The Wraith of Haddnn Towers (Tkree
parts — Psyclo — Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Smugglers of Santa Cms (Three
parts — Seacoast — Drama) .
CUB.
Jan. 28 — Around the World (Comedv).
Feh. 4— The Defective Detective (Comedy).
Feb. II — .lerry's Millions (Comedy).
Feh. IS — Too Proud to Fight (Comedy).
FALSTAFF.
Jan. 13 — Reforming Rubbering Rosle (Comedy).
Jan. 18 — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comt'dy).
Jan. 20 — Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy).
Jan. 2.'i — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy).
Jan. 27 — Beaten at the Bath (Comertvi.
Feb. 1 — A Clever Collie's Coming Back
(Comedy).
Feb. .3 — Harry's Happy Honeymnon (Comedy).
Feh. 8 — Booming the Boxing Business
(Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Snow Storm and Sunshine (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Jan. 23 — See America First. No. 19, "The Dells
of Wisconsin" — Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedv).
Jan. 30 — See America First. No. 20, "St. Paul
and Minneapolis" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedv).
Feb. 6 — See America First. No. 21. "A Trip
Thrnueh Diiluth. Minn (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (CartoOB
— Comedy).
Feb. 13— See America First; No. 22. "The Home
of the Lumber Jack" (Scenic).
— Keeping tip with th^ Joneses (Cartoon
— Comedy).
(Muhial Releases continued on page 1208.)
February 19, 1916
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1176, 1178.)
(Mutual Releases continued fro-m page 1206.)
.y MUSTANG.
Feb. 11 — According to St. John (Three parts —
Western — Drama).
Feb. 18 — When the Light Came (Three parts —
Western — Drama) .
Feb. 25 — Double Crossed (Three parts — West-
ern— Drama),
MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Feb. 3— Number 57 (Topical).
Feb. 10 — Number 58 (Topical).
Feb. 17 — Number 59 (Topical).
Feb. 2+— Number 60 (Topical).
March 2 — Number 61 (Topical).
NOVELTY.
Dtc. 29 — No release.
Jan. 21 — Mr. Bumps, Commuter (Comedy).
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELIANCE.
Jan. 2 — The Law of Success (Two parts — Dr.).
Jan. 5 — The She Devil (Three parts — Dr.).
THANHOUSER.
Feb. 2 — The Knotted Cord ( three parts ; detec-
tive drama).
Feb. 9 — The Spirit of the Game (Three parts
— Football — Drama),
Feb. 16 — Outwitted (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 23 — The Reunion (Three parts — Drama).
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES DE LUXE.
Feb. 3 — The Idol of the Stage (Gaumont; flve
parts; drama) (.So. (xJI.
r«b. 6^Tne White Rosette ( American ; fire
parts; drama) ( .\o. 64).
Feb. 7 — The Drifter (Gaumont — Five parts —
Racing — Drama) (No. 65).
Feb. 10 — Powder ( American — Five parts — So-
ciety— Drama) (No. 06).
Feb. 12 — The Soul's Cycle (Centaur — Five parte
— Psychological — Drama) (No. 67).
Feb. 14 — Life's Blind Alley (American — Five
parts— Drama) (No. 68).
Feb. 17 — The Dead Alive (Gaumont — Five parts
—Drama) (No. 69).
Feb. 19 — Silas Marner (Thanhouser — Seven
parts — Drama) (No. 70).
Feb. 21 — I Accuse ( American — Five parts —
Drama) (No. 71).
Feb. 24 — The Oval Diamond (Thanhouser —
Five parts — Detective — Drama)
(No. 72).
Feb. 26 — The Craving (American — Five parts —
Society — Drama) (No. 73).
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 81 — The Girl and the Game, No. 6 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7— The Girl and the Game, No. 7 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Cflrl and the Game, No. 8 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 21— The Girl and the Game (No. 8— Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 28 — The Girl and the Game No. 9 (Two
parts — Drama ) .
VOGUE.
Feb. 3 — Sammy versus Cupid (comedy),
Feb. 6 — Fickle Madge (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Paddy's Political Dream (Comedy).
Feb. 13 — Igorrotes" Crocodiles and a Hat Box
(Comedy).
Feb, 17 — At the End of His Rope (Comedy).
Feb. 20 — Heaven will Protect the Woiklng Girl
(Comedy).
Feb. 24 — Title not yet announced.
Feb. 27 — Title not yet announced.
RELEASE DAYS.
Monday — Pathe.
ToNday — Pathe, Pbotocolor,
WednrMlay — Pathe, PhunphUms, Olob*
Thursday— Oold Rooster.
Saturday — Pathe, Starlight, Balbca.
BALBOA.
Jan. 29 — The Red Circle, Nq. 7 ("Peace at Any
Price" — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Red Circle, No. 8 ("Peace at Any
Price" — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 12— The Red Circle, No. 9 ("Dodging the
Law'" — Two parts — Drama).
Feo. 19 — The Red Circle, No. 10 ("Excess Bag-
gage"— Two parts — Drama).
QLOBB.
Jan. 17 — Railroad Construction on the Darl£
Continent (Industry).
Jan. 24 — The Ausable Chasm (Picturesque
America (scenic).
Jan. 31 — Glimpses of Java (Scenic).
GOLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Jan. 28 — Hazel Kirke (five parts; drama).
Av '1 nrk (Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 11 — The Precious Pacltet (Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. IS — The Shrine of Happiness (Three parts
— Drama).
KING COLE.
Jan. 22 — Riding the Goat (Comedy).
PATHE.
Feb. 7 — Engineering Feats In Oregon (Educa-
tional).
Feb. 14 — Siberia, the Vast Unknown (Scenic).
— VTatching Flowers Grow (Educational).
PATHE NEWS.
Jan. 26 — Number 8, 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 20— Number 9, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 2— Number 10, 1016 (Topical),
Feb, 5— Number 11, 1916 (Topical),
Feb. 9— Number 12, 1916 (Topical),
PHOTOCOLOR.
Jan. 24 — Headdresses of Holland (costumes)
(colored).
Feb. 7 — The Matsushima Islands (Picturesque
Japan — Scenic)
PHUNPHILMS.
Jan. 19 — Luke Lolls in Luxury (Comedy).
Feb. 2 — Luke, the Candy Cut-Up (Comedy).
Feb. 16 — Luke Foils the Villain (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Shooting at Random (comedy).
Feb. 7 — Hapless Happenings (Comedy).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AMERICAN BIOSCOPE.
January — The Making of Fulton (Three parts
— Drama).
BLUE BIRD PHOTO-PLAYS,
Feb. 7 — Undine (Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — Hop, the Devil's Brew (Five parts-
Drama).
Feb. 21 — The Wrong Door (Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. 28 — Grip of Jealousy (Five parts — Dr.).
CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE CORP.
Jan. — The Unwritten Law (drama).
COSMOFOTOFILM CO.
January — His Vindication (Four parts — Dr.).
EAGLE FILM MANUFACTURINO £ PRODUC-
ING. CO.
January — Pirates of the Sky (Drama>.
January — Grogan's Alley (Comedy).
January — The Adventures of Sutfy (Comedy).
EDUCATIONAL FILMS CORPORATION OF
AMERICA.
Jan. — Where Footfalls Seldom Sound (Series No.
1, "The Film Hunters" (scenic).
EQUITABLE FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 31 — Loves Cross Roads (Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. 7— The Woman in 47 (Frohman — Five
parts — Drama) .
Feb. 14 — The Question (Five parts — Drama).
JOE. W. FARNHAM.
January — The Awakening of Bess Morton (la-
riat— Five parts — Drama).
FOX FILM CORPORATION.
Feb. 6 — Merely Mary Ann (Drama).
Feb. 13 — Fighting Blood (Drama).
Feb. 20 — Fighting Blood (Drama).
Feb. 27 — The Spider and the Fly (Drama).
GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY.
January — Sins of a Great City (Four parts —
Drama).
MEDUSA FILM.
Jan. — His Daughter's Second Husband (FIt*
parts — Drama).
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Jan. 24 — Her Debt of Honor (Columbia — Dr.).
Jan. 31 — Man and His Soul (Quality — Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Upstart (Rolte — Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. 14 — Dimples (Columbia — Five parts — Dr.).
WM. MORRIS.
January — On the Battlefields of France (Top.).
MUTT AND JEFF, INC,
Jan, — Mutt and Jeff, No, 1 (cartoon; comedy).
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
January — Fighting in Franca (Topical).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION,
Jan, 31 — Pudd'nhead Wilson (Lasky — Five parts
— Comedy — Drama).
Feb. 3 — Tennessee's Pardner (Lasky — FIto
parts — Drama) .
Feb. 7 — Madame La Presldente (Morosco—
Five parts — Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Nearly a King (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy),
Feb. 14 — The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
(Lasky — Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 17— He Fell in Lbve with His Wife (Pal-
las— Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 21 — Blacklist (Lasky — Five parts — Dr.).
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Releases for week of Feb. 6 :
Acquitted (Fine Arts — Five parts — Drama).
His Hereafter (Keystone — Two parts — Com-
edy).
D'Artagnan (Kay-Bee — Five parts — Dr.).
His Pride and Shame (Keystone — ^Two parts
— Comedy).
Releases for week Feb. 13 :
His Picture in the Papers (Fine Arts — Five
parts — Comedy ) .
Honor's Altar (Kay-Bee — Five parts — Dr.).
WAR FILM SYNDICATE.
Jan. — On the Firing Line with the Qennaaa
(eight parts; topical).
WORLD FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 24 — The Ballet Girl (Brady; drama).
Jan. 31 — Fruits of Desire (Brady; drama).
V-L-S-E, INC.
Jan. 31 — Souls in Bondage (Lubin — Five parts
Drama).
Jan. 31 — A Nieht Out (Vitagraph — Five parts
— Drama).
Feb. 7— Thou Shalt Not Covet (Sellg— Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Crown Prince's Double (Vltagapb
— Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — Dollars and Cents (Lubin — Five parts
— Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Writing on the Wall (Five parts
— Drama).
Feb. 14 — Vultures of Society (Essanay — Five
parts — Drama).
KLEINE-EDISON FEATURE SERVICE.
Feb. 2— The Pinal Curtain (Klelne— Fire part*
— Drama).
Feb. 9— When Love Is King (Edison— Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. 16 — The Scarlet Road (Klelne — Five parts
— Drama).
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 19, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1176, 1178.)
General Film Company
RBLKASB DAYS.
aioDdny — Biograph, Lubin, Sellg,
VUayrapli.
Tueatlay — Biograph, Essanay, Kalem.
Wedneaday — Biograph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thursday — Lubin, Sellg, Vim.
Friday — Kalem, Knickerbocker, Vim,
Vilagraph.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Sellg. Vitagraph.
BIOORAPH.
Jan. 26 — Stronger than Woman'* Will (Three
pans — Drama).
Jan. 31 — When Kings were the Law (Drama)
(Ulograph — Kelasue No. 35).
Feb. 1 — The Chain of Evidence (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 2 — The Smugglers (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Chance Deoeption (Drama) (Bio-
graph Reissue No. 36).
Feb. 9— The Iron Will (Three parts— Drama).
Feb. 14— Just Gold (Drama) (Biograph Re-
issue No. 37).
Feb. 15 — His White Lie (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. IB — Pique (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 21— His Mother's Son (Drama) (Biograph
Reissue No. oS).
Feb. 23 — The Guilt ot Stephen Eldridge (Three
parts — Drama).
ESSANAY.
Jan. 19 — Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy).
— Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
Jan. 22— The White Alley (Three parts— Dr.).
Jan. 24 — The Strange Case ot Mary Page (No.
1, "The Tragedy") (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 23 — Folly (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 20 — Fable of Flora and Adolph and a Home
Gone Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 20 — Destiny (Three parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
2, "The Trial") (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 1 — The Roughneck (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 2 — Dreamy Dud Lost at Sea (Comedy-
Cartoon).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Feb. 5 — The Primitive Strain (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
3, "The Web"— Two parts — Dr.).
Feb. 9 — The Fable of the Grass Widow and
Mesmeree and the Six Dollars
(Comedy).
Feb. 12 — Golden Lies (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 11 — The Strange Case ot Mary Page (No.
•1 — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. I." — Gold Dust (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 1(! — Vernon Howe Bailey's Sketch Book
( Cartoon — Comedy ) .
— A scenic subject on the same reel.
Feb. 19 — Politeness Pays (Three parts — Dr.).
KALEM.
Jan. 26 — The Villain Worshipper (Tenth of the
"Stinearee" Series (Two parts —
Drama ).
Jan. 28 — The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Jan. 29 — "Tapped Wires" (.N'o. 64 ot the "Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 1 — Artful Artists (Comedy).
Feb. 2— The Moth and the Star (No. 11 of the
"Silngarse" Series — Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Lurking Peril (No. 15 of "The
Veniures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Broken Wire (No. 65 of the "Hai-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 8 — Wurra-Wurra (Comedy).
Feb. 9— The Darkest Hour (.Vo. 12 of the
"Slingaree" Series — Drama).
Feb. 11— The Trail's End (.\'o. 16 ot "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Serles^Dr.).
Feb. 12 — The Peril of the Ralls (No. 66 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
— Drama).
Feb. 15 — Ham Takes a Chance (Comedy).
Feb. 16 — A Molar Mlx-Up (Comedy).
Feb. 18— The Guiding Hand (No. 17 of the
"Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 19 — The "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series (No. 67, "The Perilous
Swing" — Drama).
Feb. 22 — Ham the Diver (Comedy).
Feb. 23 — Earning His Salt (Comedy).
Feb. 25 — The Night Watch (Drama).
Feb. 26 — Title not yet announced.
LUBIN.
Jan. 20 — The Law's Injustice (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Insomnia (Comedy).
Ian. 24 — The Evangelist (Four parts — Drama —
Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle Tom (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Jan. 24 — Two News Items (Drama).
Jan. 25 — The Dragoman ("Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Embodied Thought (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 29 — Cured (Comedy).
Jan. 31 — A Reformation Delayed (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A .Modern Paul (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Election Bet (Comedy).
Feb. 7 — The New Janitor (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram).
Feb. 8 — The Last Shot (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 10 — Sold to Satan (Three parts- Drama).
Feb. 12— Blllle's Lucky Bill (Comedy).
Feb. 14 — A Song from the Heart (Drama).
Feb. 17 — The Uplift (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 19 — A Temporary Husband (Comedy).
Feb. 21 — The Repentant (Drama).
Feb. 22 — Four Narratives (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 24 — The Redemption of Helene (Three
parts — Drama ) .
Feb. 2() — Billies Revenge (Comedy).
MINA.
Dec. 23 — The Little Puritan (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — From Blaekstone to Stone (Comedy)
Jan. 6 — Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
Jan. 13 — Title not yet announced.
Jan. 20 — A Misfit Baron (Comedy).
SELIG.
Jan. 27— Selig-Tribune No. 8. 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 29 — Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chronicles
of Bloom Center") (Rural Comedy).
Jan. 31 — Diamonds Are Trumps (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 31— Selig-Tribune No. 9, 1016 (Topical).
Feb. 3 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 10
1916 (Topical).
Feb. 5 — The Desert Calls Its Own (Western —
Drama).
Feb. 7^Tbe Dragnet (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Sells-Tribune News Pictorial No. 11.
1916 (Topical).
Feb. 10 — Selig-Tribune News Pictorial No. 12.
iniC (Topical).
Feb. 12 — A Mix-up in Movies (Western — Com.).
Feb. 14— The Black Orchid (Three parts— Dr.).
Feb. 14 — Selig-Tribune, No. 13, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 17 — Selig-Tribune, No. 14. 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 1!) — Making Good (Drama).
Feb. 21 — Virtue Triumphant (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 21— Selig-Tribune No. 15, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 24 — Selig-Tribune No. 16, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 26 — A Safe Risk (Comedy).
VIM.
Jan. 28 — Busted Hearts (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A Sticky Affair (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Getaway (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Bungles Rainy Day (Comedy).
Feb. 11— The High Sign (Comedy).
Feb. 17 — One Too Many (Comedy).
Feb. 1.8 — Pluck and Luck (Comedy).
Feb. 24 — Bungles Inforces the Law (Comedy).
Feb. 25 — Love and Lather (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH.
Feb. 4 — The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy).
Feb. 5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Broadway Star Fea-
ture— Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Betty, the Boy and the Bird (Comedy-
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Four parts — Drama — Unit Pro-
gram).
Feb. 7 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Comedy —
Unit Program).
Feb. 11 — Freddy's Last Bean (Comedy).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Broadway Star
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — You're Next (Comedy).
Feb. 18 — In Arcadia (Comedy).
Feb. 19 — The Man He Used to Be (Broadway
Star Feature — Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 21 — Hughey. the Process Server (Comedy).
Feb. 25 — Freddy's Narrow Escape (Comedy).
Feb. 26 — The Road ot Many Turnings (Broad-
way Star Feature — Three parts —
Drama).
General Film Company Features
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.).
Ian. 24 — The Ruse (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Three parts— Dr.).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 19 — The Man He Used to Be (Three part*
Drama).
Feb. 26 — The Road of Many Turnings (Three
parts — Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER '^TAR FEATURES.
Jan. 28 — The Heart Breakers (Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Crime of Circumstance (Thr««
parts — I^rama).
Feb. 11 — The Big Brother (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 18 — The Child of the West (Three parts
— Drama).
Feb. 2.5 — Who Knows (Three parts — Drama).
UNIT PROGRAM RELBiASES.
Jan. 10— The City of Falling Light (Lubin—
Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Lubin — Four parts —
Drama 1.
Jan. 24— Fooling Uncle (Lubin — Comedy).
Feb. 7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Vitagraph — Four parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Vitagraph
— Comedy).
MOUNTED POSTERS ON
FEATURE PRODUCTIONS
We can supply you with mounted posters on a great many feature productions of com-
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a prompt, reliable and accurate poster service from
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February 19, 1916
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Price List of Music
Suggested in the cue sheet for the current World release
"THE YELLOW PASSPORT"
Sonj of the Boatmen of the Volga. •!,,„„ Hofmaiin— Hungarian Oanee Jl.OO
Jiranck— Cossack Lullaby j »1.00 Dvorak— Slavic Dance No. 10 1.00
. u T IOC Statkowski — Kraltowiak 1.00
MoMkowskiana-Arr. by Langey. . . 1.25 Dvorak-Two Slavonic Dances. No.
Musical Gems of Tsehaikowsky — Arr. 15 and 16 2.00
by Langey 1.25 Scharweoka — A Polish Dance Theme. 1.00
The musical numbers in this week's cue sheet which are preceded by an asterisk ( • ) refer to
Schirmer's Photoplay Series
Composed and arranged by OTTO LANGEY, assisleil by the fore-
most authorities on
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Hurries — Agitatos — Mysteriosos — Descriptives
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Loose Leaves handled as quickly as scrncs change on screen
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against which purchases may be charged; or a regular monthly charge account will be
opened with responsible theatre managers or orchestra leaders on receipt of the customary
business references.
G. SCHIRMER, INC.
3 East 43rd Street New York
OCULISTS are r/mM'
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— that a epectator readily overloolia tile
fallacy of these situations.
Rival for Cltarlle fluifflla.
Some time lias elapsed since Charlie
Chaplin entertained . his many Irlends
with a new play end unless he hastens
with another and keeps the theaters sup-
plied periodically with new pictures, he
had best look to his laurels, for Harry
Watson bids fair to wrest them from him.
His "third whirl." called "Hold Fast,"
ranks with the funniest comedies shown
In recent days. "Musty Suffer" Is a wel-
come character In filmdom which Imparts
clean and wholesome humor.
Notes of the Photo Play*.
Essanay rl-t — ■ hir"i been taken
to-\
From Cbicaso Daily News. Jan. 25, 1316
''Ifs Clean
Rapid-Fire
Vulgarless Fun!**
said the New York Evening Mail, agreeing with the
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, that the Mishaps of
Musty Suffer are "the purest fun, concentrated spark-
ling mirth," and Kitty Kelly's happy observation in
the Chicago Tribune that "at last an original come-
dian has developed a case of genuine funniness which
doesn't show a trace of Chaplinitis."
And — if further evidence were necessary — we might
point to the extraordinary class of theatres now ex-
hibiting these wonderful comedies — THE STRAND
and BILTMORE, New York ; the SCOLLAY SQUARE
and GORDON OLYMPIA of Boston; KUNSKY'S cir-
cuit of Beautiful Detroit houses— THE STRAND at
Hartford— THE TABOR GRAND at Denver— ALFRED
HAMBURGER'S circuit of Chicago theatres— UN-
QUESTIONABLY THE FINEST AGGREGATION
OF PICTURE THEATRES IN AMERICA, catering to
a clientele hard to please, most fastidious, ultra-
critical !
HARRY WATSON, Jr.
of BICKEL and WATSON in
The Mishaps of
Musty Suffer
(Produced by Louis Myll)
will delight you with a kind of comedy new to filmdom.
The Mishaps of IVIusty Suffer
are comprised in a one-a-week series of TEN
COMEDIES which will be cheerfully screened for you
by any KLEINE representative. Don't speculate. See
them first. Then make your date — quick — through the
nearest KLEINE office, keeping in mind that they are
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raVTUAt PCCTURES
EDWIN THANHOUSER
PRESENTS
A3-PEEL DRAMA OF THE
SOLDIERS OF YESTERDAY-A
PATHETIC TRIBUTE TO THE OLD
BOYS OF SHILOHA^.<, GETTYSBURG.
FEATURING
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A powerful drama of life beyond
'pale of organized society.
• •*
Showing how mother-love stays
hand of a vampire.
*••
But too late, alas to save the woi
herself, who is cast into The Disc
by life's immutable laws.
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VIRGINIA HAMMOND
famous Frohman star
ERNEST MAUPAIN
HARRY BEAUMONT
presented
"The Discard"
in S acts
By Charles Michelson
Directed by Lawrence Windom
Trftdemark Rec.
V. a. P>t. 1W7
1333 Argyle St, Chicago
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THE POOL OF FISIME"
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WeeK after WeeK
UNIVE
OF GREATEST DRAWING POWER
OF GREATEST BOX OFFICE VALUE
APPEAR ON THE SUCCESSFUL
UNIVERSAL
P It 9 6 R A M
Mfftfretf Adams
Stella Adams
King Baestot
Harry Benham
Mother Benson
Curtis Benton
Henry Bergman
Clara Beyers
Hobart Bosworth
Paul Bourgeois
Neal Burns
Harry D. Carey
Harry Carter
Lon Chaney
Fred Church
Wallace Clark
Harry Coleman
Betty Compson
Peggy Coudray
Howard Crampton
Doc Crane
Juan De La Cruz
Grace Cunard
C. Conklin
Dorothy Davenport
William C. Dowlan
Carter DeHaven
Flora Parker DeHaven
CAas. W. Dorian
Harry Depp
Eugene Derue
Frank Elliot
Marforie Ellison
Adele Farrington
Marc Fenton
Francis Ford
William Franey
Mary Fuller
Thelma Francis
Mane Gail
Ray Gallagher
William Garwood
tos» W, Girard
Douglas Gerrard
Maud George
Olive Fuller Golden
Myrtle Gonzales
Ray Griffith
Ella Hall
Hobart Henley
Gale Henry
Allen Holubar
tack Holt
Little Clara Horton
Alice Howell
iohn R. Hope
Geo, F. Hernandez
Guy Hedlund
Lee Hill
Billy Human
H. L. Hicks
Gilmore Hammond
Harry R. Haskin
Mina leffries
Rupert iulian
Thomas Jefferson
I. Warren Kerrigan
Yona Landowska
Florence Lawrence
Pathe Lehrmann
Robert Leonard
Gretchen Lederer
Louise Lovely
Ethel Lynne
Eddie Lyons
Cleo Madison
Edna Maison
Charles (Pop) Manley
Madame Marstini
Violet Mersereau
Matt Moore
Lee Moran
Harry Myers
M, Moranti
Harry Morris
W. S. Musgrave
Eva Nelson
Frank Newburg
Mane Novak
Laura Oakley
Charles Ogle
Louise Orth
Lillian Peacock
Paul Panzer
Val Paul
Peggy Pearce
Carmen Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Eddie Polo
Victor Potel
William Quinn
Herbert Rawlinson
Stella Razeto
Ned Reardon
Billie Rhodes
Billie Ritchie
Franklin Ritchie
Marc Robbins
Edith Roberts
Rex De Rosselll
Mack Scharrer
Gertrude Selby
Ernest Shields
Master Antrim Short
Phillips Smafley
Frank Smith
Richard Stanton
Rosemary Theby
Agnes Vernon
Fatty Voss
Marie Walcamp
H, M. Wallack
Lule Warrenton
Lois Weber
Glen White
Ben Wilson
Elsie Mane Wilson
Lois Wilson
William Worthlngton
William Welch
Our quiet ''tip" Tie up to the Universal Program NOW °^
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Universal Film Manufacturing Co.
Carl Laemmle, President
"The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe"
1600 BROADWAY
NEW YORK
February 26, 1916
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ANN MURDOCK
is presented in
"CAPTAIN JINKS
of the Horse Marines"
■n 5 acts
Clyde Fitch's fantastic comedy,
arranged and directed by
Fred E. Wright.
♦ **
Book Essanay's
Great Features
"A Daughter of the City"
"The Alster Case"
"The Raven"
"The Crimson Wing"
"The Man Trail"
"A Bunch of Keys"
"The Blindness of Virtue"
"In the PaUce of the King"
"The White Sister"
"The SUm Princess"
"Graustvrk"
A,
'¥M<^A
HENRY B. WALTHALL
EDNA MAYO
are presented in
"THE MISLEADING LADY"
in 5 acts
Adapted by H. S. Sheldon
from the stage success of Charles W.
Goddard and Paul Dickey.
Directed by Lawrence Windom.
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Ask the Exhibitor
Who Uses Essanay
He will tell you of the high standard of Essanay
photoplays, their distinctive qualities, their real-
istic action and fascinating plots. Look at them
and you will book them.
• ••
Watch for the next
■ ESSANAY-CHAPLIN
"Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque
on Carmen"
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Be sure to book
G. M. ANDERSON'S
great 2 act drama
"The Man in Him"
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"THE BRIDESMAID'S SECRET'
2 met dran
February 22
Featurini JOHN LORENZ
"CANIMATED NOOZ PICTORIAL
No. 5"
Cartoon February 23
By WALLACE A. CARLSON
"THE DESPOILER"
3 act drama
February 26
Featurins BRYANT WASHBURN, DARWIN
KARR, WARDA HOWARD, and
EDWARD ARNOLD
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The
MARY PA
Jitran
HENRY WAl,THAL
Directed by J.
Fea
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firing
and
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EDNA
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• Jeorge K, Spci|or, President
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EXHIBnORS
Such Heavy Bookinj^s
Magazin0s
grilling
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Production
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PROPUCED BY THE
By
Kate Jordan,
In Seven Parts
If booked as a pre-release attraction
ADOLPH ZUKOR, President
DANIEL FROHMAN, Managing Director
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New York
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Mary Pickford
In an extraordinary characterization
"Poor Little Peppina"
.The first seven reel picture in which
the screen's foremost star has been
presented. Produced by the
FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM CO.
in style, complete and superior in
every detail from photography to
settings.
"Poor Little Peppina" is the type
of production which has unusual
drawing power — a photoplay that
will do much to build up a theatre
in the minds of its patrons. It is
in every sense a
PARAMOUNT
PICTURE
The Unusual Story:
A child of wealthy Americans kid-
napped by Italians is made to work
in a Sicilian vineyard, and becomes
in succession a stowaway disguised
as a boy, a bootblack, an employee
of an opium den, a messenger boy,
and_ finally, the restored million-
aire's daughter who comes into her
own.
"Poor Little Peppina" will un-
doubtedly be accepted as Mary
Pickford's greatest photoplay
triumph.
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NEW YORK, N.Y.
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Here's an Opportunity for
Paramount Exhibitors
Unusual advance publicity has caused many of our leading
exhibitors to request advance bookings on
Poor Little Peppina
Booked three weeks solid in advance of release
date, at
Jones, Linick & Schaefer's La Salle Theatre, Chicago; and
also at Broadway Theatre, New York, Feb. 20.
It is a winner from a busi-
ness point of view and a pic-
ture of rare beauty and
charm for your patrons.
This wonderful production
"famous PLAYERS ^
FILM CO.
is the first seven reel photo-
play in which this idolized
star,
MARY PICKFORD
has ever appeared, and is in
everv sense a
Paramount Picture
Anticipating the demand from our exhibitors for advance and
extended bookings, we have supplied all exchanges with addi-
tional prints so that every one can take advantage of this
opportunity.
Don't put it off — Ask Your Exchange Today.
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Paramount Pictures
Released this week
Daniel Frohman
presents
the adorable and fascinating
Marguerite Clark
In an unusual Photoplay in five parts
"Out of the Drifts"
By William H. Chfford
produced by
The Famous Players Film Co.
in the superb style which has made
their name famous throughout the country.
•ii
Jesse L. Lasky
Presents
Charlotte Walker
In a picturization of her
greatest stage success
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine"
A thrilling and dramatic story of the government fight against
moonshiners in the Virginia Mountains. First as a novel, it
was read by thousands ; Hundreds of thousands saw Miss
Walker in the play. Millions will see the Lasky picturization.
Produced by
Cecil B. DeMille
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Build Your Business
With These Pictures
March 2 Famous Players
Mary Pickford in Poor Little Peppina
March 6 Lasky
Mae Murray in To Have and To Hold
March 9 Pallas
Dustin Farnum in Ben Blair
March 13 Lasky
Fanny Ward in For the Defense
March 16 Morosco
Constance Collier in the Code of Marcia Gray
March 20 Famous Players
John Barrymore in The Man Who Found
Himself
March 23 Famous Players
Hazel Dawn in The Longest Way Round
March 27 Famous Players
Pauline Frederick in Audrey
March 30 Lasky
Blanche Sweet in The Sowers
All these well-known stars, well-known plays, well-
known producing companies, make
PARAMOUNT PICTURES
supreme.
The people demand the best. Through Paramount
national advertising every day more people know
about Paramount Pictures.
If you believe you will come to it eventually — why not
start building up the business now?
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February 26, 1916
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Paramount Short Subjects
Paramount Pictographs
"A Magazine on the Screen."
"Greater force, if possible, than any publication printed."
—DRAMATIC MIRROR.
Action — action — laughs — laughs — and
All in 1000 feet
wonders.
Issue of February 6 — No. 1
Preparedness — with Henry Reuterdahl and Frederick
Palmer
Putting the Gyroscope to Work — by Elmer G. Sperry
Are You Fitted for Your Job? — by Hugo Munsterberg
Better Babies — Fashions — Cartoons — etc.
Issue of February 13 — Pictograph No. 2
Another Unusual, Strong, Novel One-Reel Picture
Paramount Bray Cartoons
Bray Studios, Inc.
Feb. 9— Haunts for Rent-
By L. M. Glackeas
Feb. 16 — Miss Nanny Goat Becomes an Aviator —
By Clarance Rigby
Feb. 2A — Bobby Bumps and His Pointer Pujj^
By Earl Hurd
Mch. 2 — How Dizzy Joe Got to Heaven —
By C. Allen Gilbert
Paramount- Burton Holmes Travel-Pictures
Feb. 7 — The Cliff Dwellers of America
Feb. 14 — The Grand Canyon of Arizona
Feb. 22— A Day with the West Point Cadets
Feb. 28 — Our Middies at Annapolis
Im i^a^^^^^£¥' ^^ fOM^ EIGHTY FIVE L>/ FIFTH AVENUE V.
C'^^^^^^^f^. NEW VORK, N.V.
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Kitty Kelly in the Chicago Tribune
writes about Theodore Roberts in
"Pudd'nhead Wilson,"— "A lucky
day it was for picturedom and the
present generation when Mark
Twain fell into Lasky hands."
^dStsKU'riil PAR^MOUHT PROGRAH
CANADIAN D1STRI5UT0RS, FAMOUS PLAYERS FILM SERVICE r-:!;<^
Jesse LUsKr Feature PuyC9(M
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Director Gen.
Pallas Pictures/
PRESENTS
FAMOUS NOVEL BY C . T . XvUL PLAY BY tl. D. DiILLUvJN
RELEASED FEB. 17
Pallas Pictures
NEW YORK LOS ANGELE5 •
CANADIAN £'/57-/?/<9^/(3/?3*" FAMOUS PLAYER5 FILH SERVICE LTD. /Montreal roRor/ro, calga/sy. ■ it^'
PARAMOUNT PROGRAM
.,^^^n
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tleased on ihe MEIRO
Prog^ram feb.Z
COMING
M ETRO
EVENTS
March 6 Julius StCgCr in
" The Blindness of Love "
March /i- Mary Miles Minter m
"Lovely Mary"
IP
Maa/j 20— Francis X. Bushman
"The Wall Between"
in
March 2/ Mabel Taliaferro
"Her Great Price"
in
April 4- Ethel Barry more
"The Kiss of Hate"
February 26, 1916
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You*ll Find Beauty in
ATHES
ROMANTIC SERIAL
SUCCESS^
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TheRid^Strcle
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<^AND LOTS OF MONEY TOO!
Produced by Balboa. Scenarios
by Will M. Ritchey. Newspaper
stories by Albert Payson Terhune.
ADVERTISED EVERYWHERE!
7^e Pathb Exchange
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
25 WEST 45th ST. NEW YORK
inc.
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The most sensationally dramatic
duction ever made, with
PEARL WHITE
CREIGHTON HALE
SHELDON
Avho thrilled the world in
Packed with unusual and exciting scenes from
A record breaking ne\vspaper advertising
Nation wide bill-board publicity —
ALL TO FILL YOUR THEATRE!
Produced by the FEATURE Film CORPORATION: Directed
Written by ARTHUR Stringer and George B. Seitz.
RELEASED,
mi
j^e Pathe Exchange
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
25 WEST 45t!i SX NEW YORK
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and
LEWIS
"ELAINE"
start to finish;
c a m p a ign;
by Edward Jose:
FEBRUARY 28th
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February 26, 1916
PATHE
presents
the five part GOLD ROOSTER play
featuring the charming
JACKIE SAUNDERS
A delightful romantic drama
produced by Balboa, and
superbly treated in
PATHECOLOR
RELEASED FEBRUARY 18th
BXE.CUTIVE.
25WEST45«iST
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CHAS. NEVILLE BUCK.
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^^ good or evil has reigned potent and ™ij
supreme. Her influence to raise to the S§§.
m
M& heights or drag to the depths, however, has illt|
€iifc never been demonsti^ated with such blind- **«»
ing realism as in this screen drama.
which strips the
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r\0 the exactions of modern society
demand the practise of race-
suicide by social butterflies? Can a woman
wilfully stifle her maternal instincts to
follow the fad and foibles of the "fast set?"
BS Is a man justified in casting off such a
woman for a girl m whose heart, hre beats
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February 26, 1916
SELZNICK
YSTEM
Are You Aware That
SELZNICK
UCCESS
LEWIS J. SELZNICK
the man who has always kept Fihii-Prices within the reach of the exhibitor will now
accomplish his life's big idea by the creation of an absolute guaranty of big busi-
ness for you — the individual exhibitor — by standardizing pictures — a series of one
a month — featuring in each one, the world's greatest motion picture actress,
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
under the supervision of the best international director and aided by the brainiest
scenario writers.
TAR
lYSTEM
System '^
miss young has never had a failure
SELZNICK
YSTEM
Hundreds of leading exhibitors from all parts of the country, by telegraph, tele-
phone, personal call, and special delivery letter, have applied for a ratification of
their applications.
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE BIG NAMES:
ALFRED HAMBURGER
H. M. ORTENSTEIN
AARON J. JONES
ROY SHELTON
WILLIAM H. WASSMANS
PHILIP MILLER
JOHN H. KUNSKY
T. E. McLaughlin
GEORGE E. SIMPSON
ISAAC VICTOR
STRAND AMUSEMENT CO.
ED. J. ROSENSTEIN
T. A. ABERNATHY
NO STATE RIGHTS
ONE PICTURE A MONTH
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
(Owner of a chain of
High class theatres)
Vista Theatre
Jones, Linick & Schaefer Co
Strand Theatre
Chicago, III.
Chicago, 111.
Chicago, 111.
Nashville, Tenn.
Knickerbocker Theatre
Nashville, Tenn.
Republic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Empire Theatre
Annapolis, Md.
Detroit, Mich.
Portland, Me.
Regent Theatre
Rochester, N. Y.
Savoy Theatre
Strand Theatre
McKeesport, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Strand Theatre
Strand Theatre Co.
Baltimore, Md.
Birmingham, Ala.
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OCTOBER
EXHIBITORS DIRECT
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ELZNICK
TANDARDS
FILM CORPORATION
LEWIS J. SELZNICK, Pres. and Gen'l Mgr.
126 WEST 46th ST. NEW YORK
SELZNICK
UPERIORITY
February 26, 1916
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DEATHIZ rHQ-IELEMA
'^:^^ Unm^ihen Law
CALIFORNIA'S INITIAL RELEASE OF
BETTER THAN PROGRAM
FEATURES
BEATRIZ MICHELENA
Is the famous star whose clever work has made her one of the strongest
drawing cards now in pictures.
We claim that her emotional work in the above production is a revelation.
We are willing, in short, to present this big dramatic production as the
standard by which you may pass judgment upon our rights to a "BETTER
THAN PROGRAM" slogan.
This picture will be released squarely on merit alone through STATE
RIGHTS Buyers.
''The Unwritten Law"
will be shown to the trade on Thursday, Feb. 24th, at 10 A. M. and 2.30
P. M., at Wurlitzer Hall. New York City.
You are cordially invited to attend and to judge the merits of this feature
and its money-making possibilities for yourself.
California Motion Picture Corporation
San Rafael, California
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DIRECT BOOKINGS
THEATRES' AND CIRCUIT/IN THE PRINCIPAL CmEj-^mO CAT!
OFFER TIME COMMUNICATE DIRECT WITH THf-T OFFICE.
SOL L. LESSER sole owner UNITED STATES RIGHTS
218 WEST 42nd STREET NEW YORK
MUTUAL mASTERPICTURES
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David Horsley productions stand for good and
artistic and profit creating pictures. On this strength
a big sale has been attained for the one reel Cub Come-
dies featuring George Ovey; five reel features pre-
senting Crane Wilbur, Margaret Gibson, William Clif-
ford and the Bostock Animals. With so many ex-
hibitors profitably running David Horsley productions
we urge that you also take advantage of theii' superior
benefits by obtaining bookings from your Mutual
exchange.
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Current productions arc : "Going Up," a Cub
Comedy featuring George Ovey, released February
25; "A Law^ Unto Himself," starring Crane Wilbur,
released February 28; "The Heart of Tara," v^^ith
Margaret Gibson, William Clifford and the Bostock
Animals, released March 4.
DAVID HORSLEY PRODUCTIONS
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MUTUAL PICTURES
February 26, 1916
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A real flood hits town — furnishes the high-water level of
comedy with dripping, splashing Vogue comedians in a side-splitting
jamboree of Aquatic Rescues, Family Mix-ups, Burglar-Catch-
ing! A Vogue baby acts his part like an old-timer. An over-
flow of merriment sixty times every minute! Laughs by the gallon!
Directed by Rube Miller
Released February 24th
They'll Never Stop Laughing When You Show —
The Candy Cook
Slapsticks With a Reason
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Rapid-fire comtidy! The most ridiculous stunts im-
aginablef A sensation in uproarious situations!
Released Feb. 27th
Vogue Comedies bring a golden
torrent of profits pouring into your
box-office. Patrons rush pell mell
to see these unique slapstick con-
coctions— the funniest films
known. Wild-fire successes!
Book them now!
Distributed throughout the
United States and Canada
exclusively by Mutual Film
Corporation,
VOGUE FILMS
INC
Executives;
JOSEPH H FINN
SAMUEL S.HUTCHINSON
Publicity Offices:
222 S. Sute St.
Chicago, IIL
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A fascinating, powerful '
three-part "Flying A' * drama
that stamps an indelible im
pression on the mind.
The gold-greed of the surly chauf- ^^
feur raised to the millionaire club-
man's station for sixty days, stands
out in vivid contrast to the clubman's
adventures when transplanted to the
chauffeur's job and squalid home.
The Sensational Club Wager— the Stock-gam-
hling Guardian — the Sudden Wedding — the
Heiress' Battle to Save Her Fortune — are
thrilling climaxes !
Edward Coxen
Winifred Greenwood
Directed by Thoma* Richette
Released February 29
Margy of the Foothills
Thrilling Three-Reel "Mustang" Drama
Art Acord — Dixie Stratton
Directed by Thomas Chatterton
Released Mar. 3
Johnny's Jumble
RoUicking One-Reel "Beauty" Comedy
Directed by Archie McMackin
Carol Halloway — John Steppling
John Sheehan
Released March 1
Dad's
College Widow
— his "winning ways" are irresistibly funny!
One-Reel "Beauty" Comedy.
Directed by Phil Walsh
With Orral Humphrey Released March 5
Look for Separate Advertiiement of "Emberi," Big Five-Part Mutual Masterpiclure— De Luxe Edilion— Releated March 2
All "Flying A," "Beauty" and "Mustang" productions are distributed through-
out the United States and Canada exclusively by Mutual Film Corporation
AMERICAN FILM COMPANY, Inc.
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, President
CHICAGO. ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
MUTUAL SPECIAL FEATURE
ri in from thousandr
ofjBieatrQMH
Guaranteed
Thrills
—in every chapter !
In chapter nine, now
showing, Helen
Holmes makes hair
raising dash in high-
powered automobile
and rescues three men
from runaway freight
car doomed to destruc-
dion on dizzy incline!
1000 Newspapers
Publish Story
In itself, this is a gigan-
tic testimonial to Frank H.
Spearman's stirring rail-
road film novel— one never
before given to any^film
serial.
New York World Plitsbureh Press
Philadelphia North American
Atlanta Constitution Omaha Bee
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Buffalo Courier Indianapolis Star
New Orleans Times- Picayune
Chicago Evening Post Detroit Journal
San Francisco Chronicle
Baltimore American Boston Qlobe
St, Louis Globe Democrat
Cincinnati TImeS'Star Dallas Journal
Seattle Post-lntelllgencer
Kansas City Journal Cleveland Leader
Los Angeles Tribune
Mllwauliee Sentinel Louisville Herald
and One Thousand Otheis.
Book Fifteen Weeks of Big Money!
One two-act chapter released each week. Fifteen
chapters in all. Enormous crowds fill your house, jam your
lobby at each showing. Production cost over $500,000 — a
titanic triumph. Get this record-breaking money-maker.
Let the splendid profits rush in — a golden stream of prosperity.
WIRE your nearest Mutual Exchange noiv.
For hooking Information apply to "The Olrl aao ,
the name" department of any Mutual Exchange
or at Mutual Home Office. New York City.
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON. President
Publicity Offices: 222 South State Street, Chicajfo, Illinois
"The Girl and the Game" has outstripped the
greatest box-oflfice records of other serials. Its suc-
cess is stupendous! Read some of these exliibitors'
letters — brimming over with enthusiasm. They prove
the enormous money -making, drawing power of this famous rail-
road film— with fearless Helen Holmes and her great company.
ROSE THEATRE
Chicago
(Jf all the serials^ I have
run, this has been by far
the most successful, both
as far as the money is con-
cerned and the satisfaction
of my patrons.
Of course, this serial is
not completed as yet, but
the firsL four that I have
run certainly convinced me
that you are producing a
serial that will become
more popular as it goes
along;.
WHITE EAGLE
THEATRE
South Bend, Ind.
The picture is wonderful
and everyone was more
than satisfied. The adver-
tising we Rave the picture
brought us wonderful re-
sults, in fact, more than
we expected. The crowd
got to us at 6:AS p. m. and
at 9:30 we still liad no time
lo breathe.
FULLER OPERA
HOUSE
Madison, Wis.
I want to thank you for
the arrangements we made
to open "The Girl and the
Game" last Monday, run-
ing Chapters 1 and 2. We
played to capacity busi-
ness anil e\'ery one was
very enthuslasiic over the
him, and I want to say
personally that it gives
promise of being the great-
est serial ever placed on
the market.
BIJOU THEATRE
Minneapolis. Minn.
Bijou - Jitney Theatre,
Minneapolis, ran Chapter
No. 4 of "The Girl and the
Game" last Friday and
played to 4,300 people,
which is the big^jest sin-
gle day in the history of
this theatre.
If you will remember, on
the tirst chapter they
opened up lo .1,100 people,
which broke all records for
attendance on opening
night for a serial or series
photoplay and this increase
in four weeks of 1,200 peo-
ple certainly is a big boost
for the quality of our pro-
duction.
THE CRYSTAL
THEATRE
Decatur, 111.
I am well satisfied with
my tirst day with "The
Girl and the Game." A
cold day and played
against "The Birth of a
Nation" with good house.
CASINO THEATRE
Cincinnati, O.
In reference to the
serial picture. "The
Girl and the Game,"
wish to advise that
we havf found same
to be ;i very good
al traction. The act-
ing, directing, set-
ting-, etc., are very
good and we would
recommend same to
other exhibitors, as
we have found
GILGER THEATRE
Norwalk, Ohio
I am writing to tell you
of the great success "The
Girl and the Game" made
here when we ran the first
episode Friday, 14th. Our
expectations of this serial
picture have been fulfilled,
and our patrons are great-
ly interested and anxious
to see the next episode.
We are expecting that
this picture will rival the
"Million Dollar Mystery"
as a money getter.
COLONIAL THEATRE
Bloomington, 111.
Our theatre only seats
214, but we played crowded
houses continuously all
afternoon and ^ight with
the first chapter. Look
forward to good business
again next Tuesday.
same
very
able
ture.
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profit
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BUSINESS
"^^ESTROY competition and
you strike a body blow to
trade. Co-operation is a lubricant,
but merit is, and must continue to
be, the final test of value.
Not the least of tke advantages of
the "Open-Booking" policy is that
it is the only method of distribution
which permits competition between
producing factors, and thereby in-
sures the highest general average of
excellence from them all.
Under this "Open-Booking" policy,
as operated by the V-L-S-E, no one
manufacturer's produ(;:t is "tied" to
that of another, and by reason of
our "Minimum and Maximum"
price basis, each must exert them-
selves to the utmost, not orJy to
get the maximum number of book-
ings, but to gain the maximum
price as well.
In other words, the exhibitor picks
from the releases of all the manu-
facturers making up the Big Four,
that which he believes has the
greatest drawing power for his par-
ticular patronage, rather than being
forced to take what is given him
by reason of a closed contract.
And furthermore he pays for wlhat
he buys on the basis of each indi-
vidual feature's box office value,
instead of by a fixed flat rate,
which is made to apply regardless
of whether the film is good, bad
or indifferent.
Tnat such a system of booking
makes for the keenest competition,
and that this competition, in turn,
promotes the utmost in picture
quality, is best evidenced by the
productions described on the suc-
ceeding pages.
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IN BONDAGE"
An epic of self-sacrifice,
in v?Kich love, abnega-
tion and nobility are
matched against vicious-
ness, greed and iniquity
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Daniel Carson Goodman
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A SELIG Red Seal Play Thronged witK Heart TKrobs and TKrills
Featuring TYRONE POWER and KATHLYN WILLIAMS
"As the great ship shivered and groaned, a live thing — I thought of My Neigh
DOT 5 Wife. I rushed to her state room and there found her helpie^* 1 gathered her
into my arms and with her. I leaped into the sea When she awoke her mind
was deranged from the shock and she thought I wa< her hushond. In her strange
madnes< <he railed me by her hnshand's name and gave me all the love she had
for him. In the lungle we made our home and she came to me as ?he had always
come to hef nTishand. find I prav^n for strength in my hour of dire temptation
^Thou Shalt Not Covet 'i
athlyn Williams battle* with an enraged leopard ' Bona fide scenes in Egypt antj
_^ in Darkest Africa ' A fight to death between a tiger and leopard ' A
gigantic ocean liner strikes a derelict in the night and sinks !
Produced by Colin Campbell who directed
fcl production of " The Rosary "
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Presents
lillian drew
Marguerite Clayton
E. H Calvert
Ernest Maupain
in
"VULTURES OF
SOCIETY"
in 5
Acts
By Ricnard Goodall
Directed by E. H. Calvert
A realistic presentation
of a pKase of
metropolitan life of today.
SViowing the
macninations of the
masqueraders in society —
tKe social outriders wno
pre}' on the rich ;
the vultures who hunt
defenseless girls.
Picturing the startling
ad\)entures of a
psuedo prince, the kid-
napping of a real prince
and the abduction of
a wealthy girl for
ransom.
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Wcfltcrn Vaudevillt
Manager! ' Aaiociatioo
CHICAOO
MAIN OFFICE
Biiou Theatre Huildinft
Battle Crbek. Michigan
W. S. Butterfield
PliiaiOKNT AND GCNKMAL MkNAGIH
OPIHATINa
Michigan Circuit of
Vaudeville and
Combination Theatrei
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Garden Theatre,
Flint, Michigan.
The Vi tagraph - Lubin - Selig - Essanay Co.
502 Peter Smith Bid' g
Detroit, Michigan.
Attention of Mr. Duncan, Mgr.
''As an exhibitor of only the best films on
the market, I can always rely on the V L. S E service
to get the big houses. This service has never yet
failed to net me large profits even at the higher
rate charged. Keep up the high standard of these
wonderful productions and you soon will have more
business than you can handle.
Very truly yours,
/ know not how
to govern our own
course save by ihe
proven experience
of others "
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1255
1 o i^roducers :
BLUEBIRD
Photo Plays (Inc.)
are in the market for such
strictly high class produc-
tions as possess the hall-
marks of Extra Quality
and that measure up to
the standard now gener-
ally kno"wn as the world's
finest screen productions
Forthcoming releases include Carter De Haven
and Flora Parker De Haven in "The 'Wrong
Door"; Louise Lovely in "Thr Grip of Jealousy,"
"Rupert of Hentzau" by Anthony Hope; Mary
Fuller in "The Strength of the "Weak." and others
BLUEBIRD
Photo Plays (Inc.)
1600 BROAD \t^ A Y
N E \^ YORK
1256
THF MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1915
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B. S. MOSS
PRESENTS
The Sensational, Fascinating Love Drama
"ONE DAY"
A Modern Romance Burning with Passionate, Resistless Love
IN FIVE PARTS
^j!^ I Only authorized version. All infringements prosecuted
A distinct success on its initial presentation at the Regent Theatre, New York, last
Tuesday.
A STUPENDOUS PRODUCTION— ALLURING TITLE— FASCINATING
STORY— SPLENDIDLY STAGED— SUPERBLY ACTED—
PULLING PAPER.
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE HAVE READ THE BOOK AND SEEN THE PLAY— THEY
WILL WANT TO SEE THE PHOTOPLAY— THE WISEACRES DECLARE
THAT "ONE DAY " WILL BE THE GREATEST MONEY GETTING
FEATURE EVER PRODUCED AND THAT IT WILL SMASH
ALL PREVIOUS BOX OFFICE RECORDS TO "SMITH-
EREENS." PASSED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD
OF CENSORSHIP— WILL BE RELEASED
ON THE STATE RIGHT PLAN.
OFFERS INVITED
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THE SALAMANDER
OWEN JOHNSON'S GREATEST SUCCESS
This splendid feature has scored a smashing hit and in many instances is playing
return engagements. The Amalgamated Photo Feature Booking Corporation of New
York City has collected over $5,000 worth of bookings in thirty days.
A feHT remaining States which were held for a price still open.
Wire— Phone— Write— Get Busy— Now Is the Time
B. S. MOSS MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION
TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY
: COMING a
SOON
THE UNDERTOW
BY EUGENE WALTER
Author of "Paid in Full," "The Easiest Way," Etc.
yj cominC
SOON
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February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1257
A Further Word About the
Open Market ! ! !
In last week's issue of this publication we asserted, in
plain language, that contracts which we had just executed
with two of the largest producing companies in the
world make it possible for exhibitors everywhere to book
"QUALITY-PLUS" features, which are calculated to
please and satisfy the most exacting critics of screen
entertainment.
Judging by the immediate response from scores of
keen buyers and exhibitors, we now know beyond all
question oL doubt that in our aim to supply the demand of
an OPEN-MARKET-SPECIAL WEEKLY we will be
generously supported.
At the present time, when so much interest centers
around the personality of a STAR who portrays the
leading role in a feature picture, the appearance of MISS
RITA JOLIVET and MR. HAMILTON REVELLE in
three of our releases, to commence in March, will prove
of especial interest to readers.
MISS RITA JOLIVET
will be best remembered as the beautiful survivor of
the Lusitania and in her first picture entitled
"HER iREDEMPTION"
the big shipwreck scene is graphically re-enacted
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The Appearance of
"LOVE'S SACRIFICE
The Second Rita Jolivet Feature
is timed for the immediate future and is sure to create unusual interest
because it is so entirely diflferent in story and action from what is
usually seen
MR. HAMILTON REVELLE
has probably attained the artistic heights of his career in the classical
production entitled
"SINS OF THE FATHER"
RITA JOLIVET
HAMILTON REVELLE
These are attractions that you should make early application for, Mr. Exhib-
itor, and with the distinct understanding tliat your only obligation is to your
own profit-sheet, we suggest that you write for full particulars, or direct us
to have our representative call upon you.
AUTHORS FILM CO., INC.
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Enicfeertiocfeer ^tar jFeatures!
FRIDAY, FEB. 18
"The Child of the
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Jackie Saunders
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In Three Parts
Jackie, as a Tomboy, makes lively scenes in the West,
is trauisplanted in the East wrhere she picks up the
threads of a broken romance and wins where society
peers fail.
FRIDAY, FEB. 25
"Who Knows?"
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Henry King
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Daniel Gilfether
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A story involving tragedy and love; together with
heroic self sacrifice. An aged gambler shoulders a
crime of a young partner, "Perhaps the Lord will un-
derstand and forgive — Who Knows?"
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with Burns and Stull
Pokes, one of the "White Wings" of the Street, is taken for a barber, and forthv«th bran-
dishes his razor, keeping his eye on the fair manicurist and making a general mixup in a
rapid fire romance, the careless use of barber's tools and the discovery of an escaped convict.
One of many letters, showing value of Vims, received by The General Film Co.
and if you want to put a fellow in good humor, send
him your #19836. "Caught with the Goods." It is
the best oomedy I have seen in a year. A regular
knook-out for any audience.
With Best Wishes,
Bijou Theatre Very truly yours,
Roanoke, Va. ALLEN JENKENS, Manager
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REGULAR RELEASES
Hughey, tne Process Server"
One-part Comedy, Monday, Feb. 2ist
Featuring
Hughie Mack, Kate Price,
William Shea, Flora Finch,
and Robert Gaillard.
' Freddy's Klarrow Escape "
One-part Comedy, Friday, Feb. 25th
No. 2 of the Freddy " Series
Featuring
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"TKe Road of Many Turnings"
Three-part Drama, Saturday, Feb. 26th.
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SOMETHING
NEW!
If we could describe the SIS HOPKINS COMEDIES
we would be satisfied. But we can't — because they're
not to be compared with anything you have ever seen.
Just bear in mind that they ARE comedies — rollick-
ing, riotous — a joyous succession of smiles, snickers
and laughs. No press-agentry can make them any
better.
SIS HOPKINS
COMEDIES
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present the nationally famous
genius of fun, Rose Melville.
And equal in drawing power are
the pictures themselves. After
you exhibit one, your patrons
will demand more. That's the
real test nowadays. Get busy
at the start of this whirl-
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The Screen Sensation
of 1916
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A RACE FOR LIFE
•HAZARDS OF HELEN" Episode Featuring
HELEN GIBSON
The Most Daring Actress in Pictures
A courageous leap from the back of one horse to another, a breath-catching rMe
atop the shoulders of Robyn Adair, and the climax as she grasps the speeding engine
and succeeds in pulling herself aboard — there is the unparalleled feat of Helen Gibson
in this latest "Hazard." Audacious riding exploits are mingled with the railroad thrills
that have made this series pre-eminent for amazing and astounding daring.
Released Saturday, March 11
Out-of-the-ordinary 1 and 3'Sheet, 4-color lithographs, with the perilous scene shown in the film to
draw them in
WHEN HUBBY FORGOT
A Lively Ethel Teare Farce Comedy
Ethel is_ blessed with an absent-minded hubby, who causes all sorts of amusing situations. Have
you tried vivacious Ethel Teare's charm on your patrons yet? Her dimply smile and captivating per-
sonality are irresistible. They'll make these Wednesday comedies one of the most delightful spots on
your programme.
Released Wednesday, March 8th. Attractive 1 and 3-sheet lithographs
Ham as a Moonshiner ! Can You See the Fun ? '
MAYBE MOONSHINE
Ham and Bud are seen as leaders of rival factions in a mountain feud. They forget their rivalry
when the revenue officer comes around in search of trouble. You are missing a big bet if you haven't
taken advantage of the interest in Ham's return to boom these new coraediei^
Released Tuesday, March 7th. Get the catchy stock three-sheet that lets your patrons know the good
news that Ham and Bud are inside. 1 and 3-sheets on this comedy also
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company branch offices
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February 26, 1916
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John Wylie General Manager
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Chicago Office— Suite 917-919 Schiller Building, 64 West Ran-
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{The Index for this issue will be found on page 1376)
"CINE-MUNDIAL," the monthly Spanish edition of the
Moving Picture World, is published at 17 Madison Avenue
by the Chalmers Publishing Company. It reaches the South
American market. Yearly subscription, $1.50. Advertising
rates on application.
Saturday, February 26, 1916
Facts and Comments
A SUCCESSFUL exhibitor, the owner of a chain
of theaters in the South, on a recent visit to the
offices of The Moving Picture World, remarked
that nothing was more rare in the experience of the aver-
age exhibitor than to find a good picture with good
"paper." Some of the finest paper, he said, had been made
for some of the worst features while on the other hand
many features of real merit suffer through poor "paper."
The paper question opens a wide field of discussion. It
is our own experience that offensive paper has done more
harm than offensive features because the percentage of
bad paper is so much higher than" the percentage of bad
pictures. Recently the writer saw a twenty-four sheet
posted in a very conspicuous place in the downtown sec-
tion of tfie city showing in glaring red the revoking spec-
tacle of a man brutally fighting down the resistance of
a young girl. We cannot imagine a more grievous offense
against the good name of the motion picture. Under the
circumstances we are not surprised to learn that the
proposed censorship bill in New Jersey provides for the
special censoring of posters. The common council of an
eastern city has just passed an ordinance making it a
misdemeanor to show representations of murder, shoot-
ing, stabbing, stealing or other criminal act in posters. No
doubt some offensive poster has inspired this proposed
legislation. If exhibitors would agree upon a standard
of posters it would mean a long step toward the eradica-
tion of this intolerable evil.
* * *
A VALUED friend of The Moving Picture
World, an exhibitor of many years' experience, dis-
tributes schedule cards to his audience. These
cards show the starting time for each performance. All
his shows run continuously from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m.,
making in all ten shows. Our friend says that the dis-
tribution of these cards has greatly aided him in regulat-
ing the crowds that come to his theater. On the back
of the card is a little memento: "Keep me in your pocket
for reference." We would like to hear from other ex-
hibitors whether they find any advantages in the schedul-
ing of their shows.
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ACCORD]N(i to news reaching The Moving
Picture World from Oklahoma City, Okla.,
the exhibitors there have combined in an effort
to stop what they call an illegal trust said to be formed
by certain film exchanges. It is said that four hundred
exhibitors have signed the legal papers necessary to set
the machinery of the law in motion. A protest is also
made against collecting the rental for films one week in
advance. A date has been set for a hearing before the
corporation commission of the state and the further de-
velopments will be watched by exhibitors throughout the
country.
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WE ARE pleased to learn that an old and success-
ful pioneer in the industry, Mr. David Horsley,
has entered the race for congress in one of the
California districts. It is said that he has the entire sup-
port of all the motion picture men in that section and that
he will also be widely indorsed by the press. He has done
much to promote the industries of California and Los An-
geles. If in return for this the people elect him to con-
gress the industry will be sure of a staunch and able
spokesman on the floor of the popular branch of the na-
tional legislature.
THE New Jersey exhibitors are making a laudable
effort to awaken a wholesale public sentiment for
an amendment to the Sunday Law which will give
each city or county in the state the right to determine
whether the motion picture houses should keep open or
closed on Sundays. In their fight against censorship they
are met on every hand by lists of objectionable features
on which the advocates of censorship base their insistent
demands. One of the active men in the campaign has sent
us such a list of pictures condemned by the press and we
find that out of six, three were made by one and the same
company.
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THREE cheers for the organized group of produc-
ers that have just decided to cut the "Censors"
out of the National Board on the tails of their
films. The sooner that estimable board drops the word
"censors" the better for everybody. There is an awfQl
lot in a name.
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Spoiling the Illusion'
February 26, 1916
ANNOUNCING actors on the screen after the story-
has started has something of the effect of stop-
ping a stage performance at the entrance of a
principal and announcing, "This is not Cardinal Rich-
elieu, mind you, but John Smith playing the part."
Many people go to the picture show to forget what they
really are and live in a world of make-believe. That
world is devised for them by the author of the play and
visualized by director and interpreters, all with infinite
pains, only to have the illusion shattered by the screen
interpolation, "Richelieu, Mr. John Smith." There is
a place for announcement, and any producer who has a
brain in his noddle, instead of a vermiform appendix,
ought to know by this time where it is.
Not to destroy the publicity man — he is too big a
factor — but to elevate and improve him, attention is
herein directed to the fact that the little theaters would
soon be emptied if people were asked to perpetually
view the actors in themselves, no matter how success-
fully touted. The publicity man is an educator — he
tells the common herd what to like and how to like it.
Further than that he occasionally does so with a skill
and intelligence that convinces the public against its
own will, but he is ordinarily inclined to follow lines of
least resistance, to throw the lime-light on those who
crave it most.
Successful actors reflect a character, hold up a mirror
to the thoughts and feelings of that character, so that
those who see may also clearly perceive what is be-
yond the impersonation, its reason for existence. That
is an art in itself, and it is an important element in the
success of a screen presentation, but it is an art very
generously recognized by press critics, and it receives
lavish appreciation from publicity men, often to the
verge of antagonizing the public, nearly always to the
detriment of the interpreter, swelling him so that he can
not keep both feet on the ground. If there remains any
such thing as motion-picture production as a fine art,
HE is IT.
Nearly all such actors are exceptionally good at the
outset, and they would probably remain so if not boost-
ed beyond reason, but they are sustained in an omnipo-
tent attitude of the only thing on earth until their su-
perfluous egotism becomes destructive of play interest.
We are asked to sit in awed contemplation of John
Smith instead of following the fortunes of Richelieu —
be it understood that these remarks are not directed
against any artist who has recently impersonated the
great Cardinal.
It is a musical composition with decided limitations
that is made for the exclusive use of one orchestra, and
it is a play of equally decided limitations that is written
especially for the uses of a certain specified company.
The really great play stands on its own merits, to be
visualized by this or that company according to its
sources, often a great play in spite of inadequate pres-
entation. This does not mean that a company actually
lacks resources because it is committed to a certain
•definite policy as to the character of plays it shall pro-
duce, but that there is something lacking in an orches-
tra which can only play pieces composed especially
for it.
We love to live in the story, to live the lives of those
passing through periods of love and adventure, to joy
with them, to sorrow with them, to feel the thrill of
•Copyright, 1916, Louis Reeves Harrison.
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
peril, to experience relief when it has passed. It is for
author, director and actor to create and sustain the
illusion.
Now comes some high-priced Cissy Brown, a sweet
thing, to be sure, and we are glad to see her occasion-
ally in parts she can play, but she is principally con-
cerned about making a hit that is almost purely per-
sonal. Little need be said of her conception of a role
and still less of her interpretation. Ophelia, Desde-
mona, Rosalind, or Portia, what matters it? They
must be changed to suit the innocuous lullaby of Cissy
Brown, or she just simply will NOT go on with the
rehearsal.
To smother the pleasure of an audience for the sake
of gratifying the caprice of Mile. Brown, and, incident-
ally, insinuating some added publicity, causes the com-
mon herd to wonder what is the matter with the play.
The story does not seem to go along as smoothly as it
should. Just in the midst of having a nice time we are
asked to stop and pay tribute, possibly to a poor little
beggar girl of magnificent coiffure, who has been out
all night in the rain. Most of us feel as we did at the
nickelodeon in days gone by, when the publicity-seek-
ing pianist played ragtime during a scene of death on
the screen.
There is a class of directors so thoroughly innocu-
lated with theatricalism that they are almost incurable.
They cannot be brought to realize that stagey situa-
tions, barely tolerated in their proper sphere, become
absolutely raw when depicted on the screen. In an art
so Durelv visual it is a case of "show me." However
romantic the story may be, the treatment must contin-
ually reach out for absolute credence. Two men can
be portrayed by double exposure on the screen so that
the wife of one of the characters could not be expected
to tell them apart, but people in the audience are aware
that the false husband could not imitate the voice and
handwriting of the real one.
The wornout device of presenting two men who look
exactly alike is as regularly employed as the mixing
of children at their birth, or that stale inanity of send-
ing a blackmailed wife to the private apartment of the
villain to tell him that she can not obtain the hush
money. That sort of stuff never fooled anybody on the
stage, and it does not operate to induce a highly de-
sirable, if not absolutely necessary, sense of truth on
the screen. The one thing best calculated to preserve
illusion, better even than splendid interpretation, is
common sense in treatment.
By common sense in treatment is meant that the
story may start off with any unreal assumption, but it
must follow a logical development once it is well under
way. Whatever the initial impulse, and it may start
from the wildest flights of an author's imagination, the
indicated trend must be followed along plausible lines
to the end. The trouble with those directors who are
bound by theatrical convention is that they do not see
the greatest advantage screen presentation has over
that of the stage, the visual suggestion of what is or-
dinarily invisible.
The deeper we dig beneath the surface of human na-
ture the further away we get from individualism. We
are indeed brothers at heart, sharing exactly the same
emotions, influenced to a greater or less degree by the
same impulses. It is for artists of the screen to portray
what is passing in the mind of a character, what is agi-
tating his heart.
February 26, 1916
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Your Best Friend is Your House
By W. Stephen Bush.
FROM time to time I receive letters from readers of
The Moving Picture World asking my opinion
about certain feature programs. "I am dis-
satisfied," says one man, "with the films and now
have a chance to get the films. What is your ad-
vice ?" Another letter asks which is the best feature pro-
gram and still another expects us to compare in detail the
various merits of all the prominent feature producers.
I have but one advice to give to all such letters and
here it is: Advertise your house rather than any particu-
lar brand of film.
A valued correspondent, a progressive exhibitor con-
ducting a first-class theater in a city in Michigan, says
that he read with a great deal of interest the recent article
"Good Faith and a Bad Reward" and then adds :
"I know of the same thing happening and think it is an
outrage, but have not the exhibitors several ways of 'get-
ting back ?' " My friend continues thus :
"Instead of trying to make a brand name popular, why
not try to make your house popular? Get a good trade
mark for your house. Use it everywhere. Have your
house name lettered in a distinctive manner and use it
everywhere. Combine the two if possible. Have short
bits of film made with your trade mark and Royal (your
theater's name) Photoplays. Use this on all pictures."
Such letters as this one convince me more and more
that the day of the exhibitor is dawning. The entire
early history and development of the industry militated
against independence and initiative on the part of the
exhibitor. Having been in tutelage and leading strings
through the force of circumstance for many years it will
take some time and it will cost some trouble for the ex-
hibitor to win and hold his rightful position in the coun-
cils of the industry. On all sides, however, these signs of
a new spirit of independence and initiative are increasing.
I know of no better suggestion to exhibitors every-
where than the advice above stated and so heartily con-
curred in by my correspondent. Advertise your own house.
Act on what appears to me the common-sense principle,
that brands of film may come or go, but your house ought
to go on forever. Your house is the thing. If you know
how to present your pictures, if you know how to vary
your program, if you are capable of creating the right
sort of atmosphere, if your music is right, and your staff
is competent and if your know the tastes and demands of
your audience, why should you worry?
The one thing you have to guard against in choosing
your features is the brand of the salacious producer, the
man who specializes in the bed-room drama and you will
fasten the taint of his name on your house if you harbor
his stuff there long enough. The fate and prosperity of
your house do not depend on whether you run the films
and features of A or of B. If you depend on just one
certain brand of films or features you are not protecting
your own best interests. The Moving Picture World
carries the announcements of all the great film producers
week after week, it assists your judgment by impartial and
careful reviews written by the most capable and experi-
enced reviewers. With these funds of information your
selection of the best program — the best program for you —
ought not to be difficult.
Experienced exhibitors know that even the best ser-
vice, whether in programs or in features, has its weak
spots. We all have seen film companies start off as if
they would break every record and presently slow down
and scarcely maintain a good average. There is no such
thing as an insurance company guaranteeing every feature
to be a masterpiece. It cannot be done. No one can pos-
sibly know what the future will bring. In the film world
at least it is entirely possible for the first to become the
last and for the last to become the first.
The only real certainly in all this confusion and uncer-
tainty is your own house. I doubt very much whether
as much as five per cent, of the exhibitors of the country
advertise their houses as they might be and ought to be
advertised. Your house is your property, the brand of
film is somebody else's property. Give the preference to
your own and you will depend on yourself rather than
on another man whose interest may not always be identi-
cal with your own. If you build be sure that you will
reap the reward.
Let this thought dwell uppermost in your mind: The
first thing for me to do is to advertise my house. Centre
your purpose and your energy on that first of all. If you
persevere this is the prediction I will make : The man who
owns the brand of film will come to you and you will
always have your choice.
The Two Trumpeters
By W. Stephen Bush.
A DELIGHTFUL old gentleman is Canon William
Sheafe Chase, of Brooklyn, the second trumpeter
in the camp of the Censorites, the first and loudest
trumpeter being, of course, the great and only Wilbur F.
Crafts. The Canon has moments of candor. His mind
works with a certain transparency. He is a valiant fight-
er, narrow to be sure, but he hits straight from the
shoulder and he prefers the old-fashioned frontal attack
to the craftier methods of the International Re-
form Bureau. We differ hopelessly with the Canon, but
we admire the Canon's sincerity. We think there is a
good deal of the milk of human kindness in the makeup
of the old gentleman.
In one of his moments of candor the Canon remarked
to the Committee on Education at the recent hearings in
Washington that "the average morality of the theater-
going public was below par and that it was the duty of the
State to step in and raise the low morality of the theater-
going public." That shows on what lines the Canon and
his friends are thinking. When they say that their moral-
ity is obviously superior to that of a very large element in
our citizenship they do not realize their tremendous con-
ceit. They are absolutely unaware of their obvious hy-
pocrisy. They plainly show that Time has passed them
by without touching them with the spirit of progress and
tolerance. Mathematically they may live in the twentieth
century, intellectually and religiously they are the con-
temporaries of Cotton Mather and all the other reaction-
aries now resting under moldy tombstones.
We assure the Canon that there is many a man and
many a woman going to motion picture theaters every
day, and in spite of that, the moral and spiritual peer of
the Canon. I go one step further. There are many ex-
hibitors and producers who are doing as much good in
their way as the good Canon is trying to do. Ours is a
century of inclusiveness rather than exclusiveness. We
are all praying for the end of militarism as the arch-foe
of democracy, but we think there is little to choose be-
tween an ecclesiastical caste and a military caste.
By the way, Brother Crafts is giving us too much credit
for our share in the fight against censorship. We are
only echoing the sentiments of all the enlightened friends
of the motion picture. We wish to assure the gentleman
that his gratuitous threat of supporting local censorship
everywhere until we bend the neck under the yoke of his
or some other brand of Federal censorship excites no
terrors in the breasts of motion picture men anywhere.
Such a threat is merely illustrative of his peculiar meth-
ods of warfare. Mr. Crafts is not only fighting us, he is
fighting a force compared to which our boldest strength
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is feebleness itself. He is hurling himself against the
giant of American Freedom. He is battling with the un-
conquerable spirit of American democracy. He is attack-
ing the battlements of common sense. If he is worried
about us we hasten to assure him that we are not a bit
worried about him.
We never impugn the motives of any man because mo-
tive is a question for the individual conscience. We have
not the slightest doubt that sooner or later the ideas of
Crafts must fail. They are unsound in principle and
predicated upon a vague and wild desire to reform rather
than upon any tangible facts. We are not jealous of the
friends he has found in the ranks of the motion picture
industry — no, we are not jealous, but we are sorry both
for him and his friends. In the meantime we propose to
keep the light burning. With a sincere belief in the ulti-
mate triumph of truth we are looking forward to more
conversions among the pro-censorship element in the in-
dustry.
Object to Thurston's Article
Exchange Men in Denver and Salt Lake City Take Exception
to Certain Statements as Unfair and Unauthentic.
HL. KNAPPEN, the manager of the Pathe Colorado
^Exchange at Denver, Colo., takes serious exception to
an article recently published in this paper and written
by Howell Ernest Thurston. Mr. Knappen denies categoric-
ally that his office has ever taken an over-lenient attitude
on the question of films damaged by careless operators or ex-
hibitors. He says that "there is no exchange in the city of
Denver which takes a more determined stand on the damaged
film question than the Pathe office." By far the greater num-
ber of cancellations, says Mr. Knappen, result from his
uncompromising attitude toward exhibitors, who damage and
destroy Pathe film and who are clearly at fault in the matter.
Mr. Knappen characterizes Thurston's statement that "Pathe
IS afraid to call an exhibitor's attention to the fact that a
reel has been ruined" as wholly erroneous.
We are glad to give space to Mr. Knappen's statement, and
take this occasion to assure him and others who may have
been aggrieved by the article in question that The Mov-
ing Picture World is always ready and willing to give all
sides in every case.
We likewise take note of the protest of George E Car-
penter, manager of the Notable Feature Film Company of
Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Carpenter was not mentioned in
the article, but he says that a sense of fairness prompts him
to say that there are unwarranted innuendos in the article.
He invites Thurston to "drop in and get acquainted." W. H
Cree, manager of the General Film in Denver, Colo., adds
his objection. His complaint is that Thurston apparently
"only called on one film exchange in this city" (Denver).
HEARING ON NEW YORK CENSORSHIP BILL.
The Codes Committee of the Assembly will have a hear-
ing on the Ahearn Censorship Bill on February 23 at 1 P M
at Albany. Frederick M. Ahearn, the sponsor of the biil, is
chairman of the Committee on Codes. The Motion Picture
Board of Trade, the Exhibitors' League of the State, and
the Moving Picture World will appear to protest against
the bill and to ask that the measure be either killed in
committee or sent back to the assembly with an adverse
report.
SUNDAY CLOSING CASE APPEALED IN ALBANY.
The action of the lower court in Albany, N. Y., acquitting
Roy H. Bender on a charge of Sunday opening, will be
appealed from by the local district attorney. The ordinance
under which the police originally acted had been on the
books before the coming of the motion picture theaters,
and the exhibitors claim that picture houses do not come
within the_ provisions of the law, although licenses for
the exhibition of pictures, which are issued by the Mayor
stipulate that such exhibitions shall not be made on Sunday
Since Mr. Bender's arrest, last July, the Court of Ap-
peals has decided that the regulation of Sunday shows is a
matter for the state to determine and not for the munici-
palities. The appeal of the district attorney in the Bender
ease will be argued before the Supreme Court in March.
Working for Actors' Fund
Motion Picture Committee, Headed by Samuel Goldfish,
Busy With Money-Getting Plans — May 15 Named as
Donation Day.
HALF a million dollars in fifteen weeks a.s the contri-
bution of the motion picture industry towards the Mil-
lion Dollar Endowment of the Actors' Fund of Amer-
ica is the stupendous project announced by Samuel Gold-
fish, chairman of the motion picture campaign. In a year
and a time when numerous appeals for charitable funds are
being made upon the public, it is confidently hoped that
the motion picture campaign by the very extent of its scope
and the whirlwind methods of its propaganda and collection
will establish a new record in the history of American bene-
factions.
Some weeks ago the Actors' Fund of America launched a
movement to raise a million dollars to establish a permanent
endowment from the interest of which all expenses of the
big charity could be met. The endowment also would for-
ever remove the Actors' Fund from the necessity of appeals
to the public for support.
Because of the great expansion of the motion picture in-
dustry and the entrance of thousands of players of the legiti-
mate and musical comedy stages into the film world there
has been expressed a desire on the part of those prominent
in the motion picture industry to help the Actors' Fund.
The directors of the Actors' Fund requested Samuel Gold-
fish, executive head of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play
Company, who is one of the younger and most successful
men in the industry, to head the motion picture campaign.
The plans embrace a national appeal to the public through
the twenty thousand motion picture theaters of the United
States and to the many thousands of persons employed or
interested in every branch of the industry.
In consummating these elaborate arrangements Mr. Gold-
fish has had the co-operation of every leading man in the
industry. In addition to the general committee of which
Thomas A. Edison is honorary chairman, the campaign will
be intimately directed by executive committee and finance
composed of Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, treasurer;
Arthur H. Spiegel, J. W. Binder, J. E. Brulatour, William
A. Johnston, John Wylie, Mitchell Mark, George Kleine, J.
A. Berst, W. W. Hodkinson, Marcus Loew and Aloph
Zukor.
Mayor Mitchel was the first to welcome his assignment
to the honorary committee, and to promise his active support
of the stupendous campaign. Mayors Thompson of Chicago,
Rolph of San Francisco, and Sebastian of Los Angeles, re-
sponded with pleasure and alacrity to tthe call of the cause,
and other municipal chief executives of the big cities promptly
accepted appointment.
The motion picture benefactors have fixed upon Monday,
May 15, as the final and culminating day of their campaign
for their brothers and sisters of the speaking stage, and are
hopeful of their ability to have in hand voluntary contribu-
tions of half a million dollars by that time. Offerings are
already reaching Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, treasurer,
at the offices of the finance committee in Locust avenue,
Brooklyn.
Every person identified with the motion picture industry
in the United States will be asked to co-operate in the
campaign, and every motion picture _ theater throughout
the land will dedicate a share of its receipts on May 15 to the
Actors' Fund. A carnival and ball, at which every motion
picture actor and actress of prominence will lend their pres-
ence, is planned for the day at Madison Square Garden.
The staggering magnitude of the philanthropic plan to col-
lect a half million dollars in the short allotted time has in
no way daunted the motion picture interests. Samuel Gold-
fish, prominent young figure in the industry, is active! •
directing the work. The project has the official sanction of
the Motion Picture Board of Trade of America.
MARCUS LOEW FIRST IN LINE.
Marcus Loew, proprietor of more than seventy theaters
devoted to motion pictures and vaudeville, has advised Sam-
uel Goldfish, chairman of the committee appointed to raise
$500,000, among the motion picture interests, that he will,
on May 15, contribute 10 per cent, of the gross receipts of
all his theaters to the endowment fund. This is the first
response to the call of the committee and puts Mr. toew
at the head of the line of contributors.
February 26, 1916
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Pittsburgh Screen Club Ball
Picture Men of Smoky City Hold Highly Successful and
Happy Event.
THE first annual ball of the Pittsburgh Screen Club was
held on the evening of St. Valentine's Day, Monday,
February 14, in Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, with
the most brilliant gathering of stars and other luminaries
of the moving picture firmanent ever assembled in that part
of the country. Pittsburgh's first big film affair met with
unqualified success, both socially and financially. A portion
of the receipts was given to the Actors' Fund of America.
The New York party arrived on Monday morning and was
met by the reception committee and a large and enthusiastic
crowd of fans. Waiting automobiles carried the stars to
the Schenley Hotel, which was made the official headquarters.
At noon the Metro stars were entertained at a nicely ap-
pointed luncheon in the Schenley. During the afternoon
the ladies united into one party and were entertained by the
ladies' reception committee.
Despite the severely cold weather, nearly three thousand
attended the reception, entertainment and dance. People
came from throughout the western Pennsylvania territory,
as well as from points in Ohio and West Virginia. The
following concerns held boxes: Metro Pictures Corpora-
tion (two), the Rowland & Clark theaters, the Universal
Film Manufacturing Co., the Thanhouser Film Corp., the
Ivan Film Productions, the Vitagraph Co., the Kalem Co.,
the Liberty theater, the East End Cameraphone, the down-
town Cameraphone, the American Film Manufacturing Co.,
the Universal Movie Ticket Co., the Photoplay Entertain-
ment Co., the Press Club, the Actors' Fund of America, the
Pittsburgh Screen Club. The doors were thrown open at
eight o'clock. The hall was thronged at half-past when
the master of ceremonies, Hon. A. C. Stein, made his ap-
pearance on the stage. He first introduced Mayor Joseph
G. Armstrong, who delivered a brief but very appropriate
address of welcome in which he paid tribute to the moving
picture industry and its important influences in the com-
munity.
Following the Mayor's address, the stars, the most hon-
ored guests of the evening, made their appearance in the
boxes where they had been concealed from the view of the
expectant assemblage. They were greeted with a rousing ova-
tion, each being introduced in turn by the master of cere-
monies. They were Mary Miles Minter, Hamilton Revelle,
Grace Valentine, Mrs. Shelby, of the Metro; Anita Stewart,
Mary Maurice, Edith Story, Wallie Van, Teflft Johnson, S. M.
Spedon, of the Vitagraph; Violet Mersereau, Universal;
Florence La Badie, Katherine Adams, of the Thanhouser;
Paula Shay, of the Ivan; Teddy Sampson, of the Equitable;
Gladys Hulette, of the Mutual, and Rose Stevens, of the
Gaumont.
When the demonstration subsided, a program of entertain-
ment by well-known singers and dancers began. After sev-
eral numbers had been disposed of, "Billy" Quirk, president
of the New York Screen Club, was introduced. Mr. Quirk
gave a forceful and witty talk in his incomparable manner
that met with enthusiastic response. Following Mr. Quirk's
address, Sophia Kassmir, the noted New York dramatic
soprano, sang several operatic selections which were well
received. S. M. Spedon, publicity manager of the Vitagraph
Company, then delivered a brief talk. Next on the program
was Belle Gold, former co-star with Eddie Foy and others
and wife of A. W. Cross, the manager of the Hudson Fea-
ture Film Company. She drew great applause with a num-
ber of her light opera song hits. Members of theatrical com-
panies appearing at the local theaters then staged a series
of well-arranged acts.
At the close of the entertainment the floor was cleared
for dancing. The floor committee handled affairs in an able
manner and things moved along smoothly. The chairman
of this committee was J. P. Donnovan, of the Clark & Row-
land theaters, and his assistants numbered about seventy.
Mayor Armstrong, who selected for his partner "Mother"
Mary Maurice, of the Vitagraph Company, led the grand
march. Moving pictures were taken of this, as well as other
striking features of the ball. A special lighting system had
been installed and made the hall brighter than day. In one
corner was concentrated 1,500,000 candle-power. The Uni-
versal Film Company and the Photoplay Entertainment Com-
pany, of Pittsburgh, both had cameramen on hand.
Dancing and a general good time continued until 2 A. M.
At about one o'clock, however, a large party of the guests,
accompanied by members of the club, went in autos to the
Press Club, where an elaborate breakfast was served at one-
thirty.
The entertainment committee consisted of Charles Seltzer,
G. E. Ainsworth, C. W. Eckhardt, A. W. Cross and John
McAleer.
The ladies' entertainment committee was made up of the
following: Mrs. A. W. Cross, Mrs. H. P. Kester, Mrs. A. J.
Hanna, Mrs. G. E. Ainsworth, Mrs. Mayer Silverman, Mrs.
Peter Antonoplos, Mrs. Joseph S. Skirboll, Mrs. C. F. Miller,
Mrs. D. C. France.
The reception committee was P. Antonoplos, I. Aronson,
H. Goldberg, H. C. Simeral, Louis Sitnek, M. Feitler, John
Smith, J. G. Long, W. A. Kay, H. C. Grelle, M. Teplitz, R.
Solz, Ludwig Hommel, J. R. Newman, Albert Cook, G. R.
Barry, G. J. Schwitzer, Elmer Calhoon, A. McKechnie, H. M.
.Vronson, J. J. Blackman.
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UNIVERSAL "PEACE" CAMERAMAN BACK.
Joseph T. Rucker, cameraman of the Universal Animated
Weekly, who accompanied the Ford Peace Pilgrims on the
peace journey to Europe, returned home Saturday night,
January 29. accompanied by Robert S. Doman, city editor
of the Motion Picture Weekly, and representative of The
Morning Telegraph. The trip from Rotterdam to New York
was marked with very little out of the ordinary, but in
Rotterdam the week before starting on his homeward jour-
ney, Mr. Rucker had an experience that he will never forget
as long as he lives, and also one that he could not record on
film.
EXHIBITORS OF HOQUIAM, WASH., ORGANIZE.
The Grays Harbor Theater Managers' Association of
Hoquiam, Wash., which was recently organized in Aberdeen,
Wash., includes all the live exhibitors in Aberdeen and
Hoquiam. Officers to serve for one year were elected as
follows: President, H. C. Thomas, Hoquiam; vice-president,
E. A. Rupert, Aberdeen; secretary and treasurer, Thomas
Bruce, Hoquiam. This association was formed for the mutual
benefit of the managers and for the protection of the public.
The organization will shortly join the state and national body
of exhibitors. Members of the association are: Ed. Dolan,
Aberdeen; W. G. Ripley, Aberdeen; E. A. Rupert, Aber-
deen; H. C. Thomas, Henry Newman and Thomas Bruce,
Hoquiam.
Censors Decision Not Final
Judge Barratt Sustains the Right to Appeal in an Action
Brought by the Franklin Film Corporation Against
Breitinger and the Pennsylvania Board of Censors.
JUDGE BARRATT, in a recent opinion, holds that
moving picture manufacturers have a right to appeal
to the courts from decisions rendered by the Pennsyl-
vania State Board of Censors. This action of the court is
of the utmost importance to the moving picture industry,
as it makes subject to review every case vvhere the censors
are deemed to have acted arbitrarily, and without due regard
to the rights of the producers. The case in point, used_ as
a test of the censors' power, was that of the Franklin Film
Manufacturing Corporation against the State Board of
Censors. The censors had deemed fit to cut out so much
of a certain film that the point sought to have been illus-
trated by the drama was completely obscured. Judge Barratt
ordered the censors to approve the film, with modifications
already made by agreement between the board of censors
and the manufacturers. According to the decision of the
court, these modifications are proper, but it refused to sus-
tain the board in further restrictions it had imposed. The
decision will be printed in full next week.
KESSELL AND BAUMANN GO TO COAST.
Ad. Kessell and Charles O. Baumann of the New York
Motion Picture Company, left New York for the Coast last
week. They expect to remain for several weeks.
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Censorship Threatens Maryland
A Lengthy and Complicated Bill Introduced at Annapolis
The Full Text of the Bill.
A RATHER lengthy and complicated censorship bill has
been introduced at Annapolis, the state capital of
Maryland. The measure has been referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The bill reads as follows: «
An act relating to motion picture films, reels or stereopticon views
or slides ; providing a system of examination, approval and regulation
thereof, and of the banners, posters and other like advertising matter
used in connection therewith ; creating the Board of Censors ; and pro-
viding penalties lor the violation of this act.
DEFINITION.
Section 1. Be it enacted iy the General Assembly of Maryland, That
the word "film" used in this act means what is usually known as a
motion picture film. The word "view" in this act means what is
usually known as a stereopticon view or slide. The word "person"
includes an association, co-partnership or a corporation.
USE OF FILMS, REELS, OR VIEWS PROHIBITED.
Sec. 2. It shall be unlawful to sell, lease, lend, exhibit, or use any
motion picture film, reel or view, in the State of Maryland, unless
the said film, reel or view has been submitted by the exchange, owner
or lessee of the film, reel, or view and duly approved by the Maryland
State Board of Censors, hereinafter in this act called the Board.
Sec. 3. The Board shall consist of three residents and citizens of
the State of Maryland, well qualified by education and experience to
act as censors under this act. One member of the Board shall be
chairman, one member shall be vice-chairman and one member shall
be secretary. They shall be appointed by the Governor, tor terms of
three years. Those first appointed under this act shall be appointed
for three years, two years and one year, respectively ; the respective
terms to be designated by the Governor.
Sec. 4. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall be filled
for the unexpired term by the Governor. A vacancy shall not impair
the right and duty of the remaining members to perform all the func-
tions of the Board.
SEAL.
Sec. 5. The Board shall procure and use an official seal, which
Bhall contain the words, "Maryland State Board of Censors," together
with such design engraved thereon as the Board may prescribe.
APPROVALS BY BOARD.
Sec. 6. The Board shall examine or supervise the examinations ot
all films, reels or views to be exhibited or used in the State of Mary-
land and shall approve such films, reels or views which are moral and
proper, and shall disapprove such as are sacrilegious, obscene, indecent,
or immoral, or such as tend, in the judgment of the Board, to debase
or corrupt morals.
STAMPING FILMS, REELS AND VIEWS.
Sec. 7. Upon each film, reel or view, which has been approved by
the Board there shall be furnished and stamped by the Board and
the following certificate or statement : "Approved by the Maryland
State Board of Censors," and shall also furnish a certificate in writing,
to the same effect, which certificate shall be exhibited to any member
of the Board or employe thereof upon demand of the holder thereof.
In the case of the motion pictures, such statement shall be shown on
the screen, to the extent of approximately four feet of film. In the
case of slides or views, each set shall have at least two slides or views
shown with a similar statement.
RECORD OP EXAMINATIONS.
Sec. 8. The Board shall keep a record of all examinations made by
It of films, reels or views ; noting on the record all films, reels or views
which have been approved, and those which have not been approved,
with the reason for such disapproval.
REPORT.
Sec. 9. The Board shall report, in writing, annually, to the Governor,
on or after the first day of November of each year. The report shall
show :
1. A record of its meetings, and a summary of its proceedings during
the year immediately preceding the date of the report.
2. The results of all examinations of films, reels, or views.
3. A detailed statement of all prosecutions for violations of this act.
4. A detailed and itemized statement of all the incomes and expendi-
tures made by or in behalf of the Board.
5. Such other information as the Board may deem necessary or useful
in explanation ot the operations of the Board.
6. Such other information as shall be requested by the Governor.
OATH AND BOND.
Sec. 10. The chairman, vice-chairman and secretary shall, before
assuming the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the
oath prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Maryland, and shall
enter into bonds to the state in the sum of three thousand dollars,
respectively, conditioned tor the faithful performance of their duties.
PEES.
Sec. 11. For the examination of each film, reel, or set of views, the
Board shall receive in advance a fee ot two dollars and one dollar for
each duplicate or print thereof, which must be applied tor at the same
time and by the same person ; one-half ot all such tees shall go to the
Treasurer ot the State, and the other halt shall go to the three mem-
bers ot the said Board in equal proportions.
Sec. 12. The Board out ot the tees collected by the Board shall
provide adequate offices and rooms in which to properly conduct the
work and affairs of the Board in the City ot Baltimore and the State
of Maryland, and the expenses thereof shall be paid out ot the first
money collected by the Board as tees, as heretofore mentioned in this
act, and said expenses in reference to said rooms and office shall not
exceed the sum of five hundred dollars.
FINES.
Sec. 13. All fines Imposed for violation of this act shall be paid
Into the State Treasury.
REGULATIONS OF EXHIBITIONS.
Sec. 14. Any member or employe ot the Board may enter any place
where films, reels or views are exhibited ; and such member or employe
Is hereby empowered and authorized to prevent the display or exhibi-
tion ot any film, reel or view which has not been duly approved by
the Board.
REGULATION OF BANNERS, POSTERS AND ADVERTISING
MATTER.
Sec. 15. No banner, poster or other like advertising matter shall
contain anything that is immoral or improper. A copy of such banner
and poster shall be submitted to the Board.
RULES.
Sec. 16. This act shall be enforced by the Board. In carrying out
and enforcing the purpose of this act, it may adopt such reasonable
rules as it may deem necessary. Such rules shall not be inconsistent
with the laws of Maryland.
DUTIES OP PERSONS WHO SELL, LEASE, EXHIBIT, OR USE
FILMS, REELS OR VIEWS.
Sec. 17. Every person intending to sell, lease, exhibit or use any
film, reel or view in the State of Maryland shall furnish the Board,
when the application for approval is made, a description of the film,
reel or view to be exhibited, sold or leased, and the purposes thereof ;
and shall submit the film, reel or view to the Board for examination ;
and shall furnish a statement or affidavit that the duplicate film, reel
or view is an exact copy ot the original film, reel or view, as submitted
for examination to the Board ; and that all eliminations, changes or
rejections, made or required by the Board in the original film, reel or
view, has been or will be made in duplicate.
INTERFERENCE WITH EMPLOYES OF BOARD.
Sec. 18. It shall be unlawful tor any person to hinder or interfere
in any manner with any member or employe of the Board while per-
forming any duties in carrying out the intent or provisions of this act.
RE-EXAMINATION AND APPEAL..
Sec. 19. It any elimination or disapproval of a film, reel or view is
ordered by the Board, the person submitting such film, reel or view for
examination will receive immediate notice ot such elimination or dis-
approval, and if appealed from, such film, reel or view will be promptly
re-examined, in the presence of such person, by two or more members
of the Board, and the same, finally approved or disapproved promptly
after such re-examination, with the right of appeal from the decision
of the Board to the Baltimore City Court ot Baltimore City.
PENALTIES.
Sec. 20. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act and
is convicted thereof summarily before any Magistrate or Justice ot the
Peace, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than twenty-five
dollars, nor more than fifty dollars, for the first offense. For any sub-
sequent offense the fine shall be not less than fifty dollars, nor more
than one hundred dollars. In default of payment of a fine and costs,
the defendant shall be sentenced to imprisonment, in the prison ot the
county where such offense was committed tor not less than ten days,
and not more than thirty days. All fines shall be paid by the Magis-
trate or Justice of the Peace to the Board and by it paid into the State
Treasury.
Sec. 21. If any person shall tail to display or exhibit on the screen
the approval seal, as issued by the Board, of a film, reel or view,
which has been approved, and is convicted summarily before any Mag-
istrate or Justice of the Peace, he shall be sentenced to pay a fine of
not less than five dollars and not more than ten dollars ; in default of
payment of a fine and costs, the defendant shall be sentenced to impris-
onment, in the prison of the county, or in Baltimore City, where such
offense was committed, for not less than two days and not more than
five days.
LIMITATION OF SCOPE OF ACT.
Sec. 22. This act does not apply to any exhibition of, or use ot films,
reels or views, for purely educational, charitable, fraternal or religious
purpose, by any religious association, fraternal society, library, museum,
public school, or private school, institution of learning, or by any cor-
poration ot the first class.
EDITORIALS ON THE SCREEN.
Film editorials are to be flashed on tfie screens of motion
picture theaters throughout the land to assist in the fight
against censorship of photoplays. This was decided upon
at a meeting of the Motion Picture Producers' Association
held in Los Angeles on January 24, and a committee, con-
sisting of H. O. Davis, vice president and general manager
of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Thomas
Dixon, Jr., author of "The Clansman," and David W. Grifiith,
of the Fine Arts Films, was appointed to prepare the film
editorials and general protests against censorship, to be used
in a campaign for thirty days.
In the editorials the people will be asked to aid the move-
ment for the freedom of the film that it may be on the same
plane with the freedom of the press, freedom of speech and
freedom of the spoken play, leaving the police powers of
each city to guard against improper productions
A 1000% INVESTMENT FOR EVERY EXHIBITOR.
Exhibitors throughout the country write in to say that
the Moving Picture World's free pamphlets, "The Motion
Picture and the Modern Sunday," and "The Great Argu-
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We send you these pamphlets free of charge upon request.
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MISS GREGORY A STAR IN "ACCORDING TO LAW."
Miss Mildred Gregory is to star in "According to Law"
which Gaumont will release early in March as a Mutual
Masterpicture, edition de luxe. She plays the part of a cold,
unfeeling wife who denies her husband his rights. Howard
Hall appears as the husband.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Blackton Again Heads Trade Board
Executive Committee Indorses Actors Fund Ccunpaign —
Publicity Committee to Entertain Cartoonists.
THE Motion Picture Board of Trade of America has
atmounced the re-election of Commodore J. Stuart
Blackton, of the Vitagraph Company of America, as
president. The other officers for 1916 are: Vice-presidents
— Carl Laemmle, Universal Film Manufacturing Company;
Nicholas Power, Nicholas Power Co.; John R. Freuler,
Mutual Film Corporation; F. J. Rembusch, Mirror Screen
Co.; W. Stephen Bush, Moving Picture World; W. R. Roth-
acker, Industrial Moving Picture Co.; secretary, Edward A.
MacManus; treasurer, Joseph W. Engel; executive secretary,
J. W. Binder.
Directors — J. Stuart Blackton, Nicholas Power, A. J. Gillig-
ham, R. H. Cochrane, Walter W. Irwin, S. L. Rothapfel,
Wm. A. Johnston, J. E. Brulatour, P. A. Powers and J. W.
Binder; executive committee — Walter W. Irwin, chairman;
Nicholas Power, P. A. Powers, Wm. A. Johnston, E. A.
MacManus, J. Stuart Blackton, J. E. Brulatour, John R.
Freuler, J. W. Binder.
The executive committee of the board voted its whole-
hearted indorsement of the Motion Picture Actors Fund
campaign to place the work of the fund on an assured finan-
cial basis.
The appointment of the following members of the Bureau
of Standards was recommended: Don J. Bell, Nicholas
Power, F. H. Richardson, C. Francis Jenkins and Albert
E. Smith.
Cartoonists' Dinner Date Set.
The Publicity Committee of the Motion Picture Board
of Trade of America met on Thursday, February 10,
and organized for the year. Arthur James, of the
Metro Pictures Corporation, was re-elected chairman by
acclamation, and Paul Gulick, of the Universal Film Manu-
facturing Company, was chosen vice-chairman, a new office,
made necessary by the enlargement of the scope of the
committee's activities in the creation of a sound public
opinion in regard to motion pictures.
Thomas M. Alexander, in charge of advertising and gen-
eral publicity for the board, was elected secretary of the
committee. Mr. Alexander spoke of the importance of the
motion picture industry in the industrial and business life
of the United States. Plans discussed at the meeting make
it an assured fact that the cartoonists' dinner to be given
by the board will be an event out of the ordinary. The date
was definitely fixed as March 12 and the place as the Hotel
Astor. The following committee was appointed to look after
the arrangements and to develop ideas for the entertainment:
Arthur James, Arthur Leslie, Sam Spedon, George Blaisdell,
Terry Ramsaye, P. A. Parsons, Paul Gulick, Carl H. Pierce,
J. W. Binder and T. M. Alexander.
Scheduled V-L-S-E Subjects
An Attractive List of Features Offered by the Big Four
Producers.
THE Lubin Company has just entered into a contract
with Rex Beach, whereby all the output of that widely-
known author will hereafter be produced by this
company. Preparations are already under way for the pro-
duction of "The Barrier," "The Silver Horde," and "The
Iron Trail." These will probably be put out in the order
named.
Essanay is planning some stirring productions of intense
dramatic action and strong emotional parts, along lines that
get away from the beaten path. "Vultures of Society," which
. was released last week, was the first of this series. It won
universal commendation from reviewers for its strong por-
trayal of life in the real. This will be followed by "The
Discard," which is to be released on February 28, and which
is a story of the double life of a mother moving in high
circles, and the disaster which is visited upon her innocent
daughter as a result. On March 13, Essanay will release
"The Havoc," in five reels, written by the well-known play-
wright, E. S. Sheldon. It will be the first photoplay to
be produced in Essanay's new studio. Gladys Hanson, who
has been playing with Lou-Tellegen in "The Ware Case,"
will be the principal of this production, supported by Bryant
Washburn and Charles Dalton.
"Thou Shalt Not Covet," which, aside from two of the
widely-discussed spectacles now before the public, probably
has received more commendation than any other film re-
leased recently, will be followed by the Selig Company with
"Unto Those Who Sin," available March 13. In this pro-
duction, Miss Fritzi Brunette appears.
Vitagraph has completed its weekly schedule of releases
through the V-L-S-E up until June 5. Beginning with Feb-
ruary 28, the releases of this company include "For a Wom-
an's Fair Name," with Robert Edeson, Eulalie Jensen, Harry
Morey, William Dunn and Belle Bruce; "The Hunted Wom-
an," ready March 6, which has in its cast, Marie de Bar and
her husband, Joe de Bar. This production is a stirring
story of the building of the last great railroad through the
Canadian Rockies, and is unique in that its characters are
people still living in the Northwest. "Colton, U. S. N.," has
been changed to "The Hero of Submarine D-2." This will
appear on March 13, and will have as its principals Charles
Richman and Eleanor Woodruff.
Edith Storey and Evart Overton are the leads in the
production scheduled for March 20 called "The Two-Edged
Sword." The following week Antonio Moreno, Dorothy
Kelly and Evart Overton will be seen in "The Supreme
Temptation." "God's Country and the Woman," which has
been in the course of preparation for several months past
at the Los Angeles studio of the Vitagraph Company, will
be shown on April 3. Its principals include Nell Ship-
man, William Duncan and George Holt.
On April 10 there is scheduled an emotional drama titled
"The Vital Question," with Virginia Pearson and Anders
Randolf in the principal roles. The succeeding week will
mark the release of "Artie," featuring Charles Richman and
Arline Pretty. There is a large cast of principals in the film
scheduled for April 24 called "A Rift in the Lute." This
includes Donald Hall, Dorothy Kelly, Harry Morey, Louise
Beaudet and Bobby Connelly. "The Ordeal of Elizabeth,"
which is due to appear on May 8, will have Lillian Walker,
Evart Overton and Donald Hall. During the preceding
week there will be released "The Redemption of Dave
Darcey," and in their order beginning with May IS there
comes "The Shop Girl," "The Silver Spell," "Degeneration,"
formerly "The Patriot," and lastly on June 5 "Joan Thurs-
day."
Macnamara With Mirror Films
WALTER MACNAMARA, author of "Traffic in Souls,"
and of a hundred other successful films as well as
autlior and producer of "Ireland, a Nation," has
joined the forces of the Mirror Films, Inc., as head of
the scenario department and with the privilege of working
out some big ideas
which he has in mind.
He proposes to work out
such big stories as "The
Heart of New York," his
most recent sensational
film with a big human
interest back of it.
Mr. Macnamara began
life as a blacksmith and
marine engineer and
stands as the only man
in the amusement world
who ever refused a seat
in the House of Com-
mons. He was war cor-
respondent for the Asso-
ciated Press in South
Africa and afterward en-
gaged in editorial work
in London. Later he
blossomed forth as an impresario with such stars as Anna
Held and Nance O'Neil under his management.
When he came to America he joined the scenario staff
of the Universal Film Company and wrote the "Binks" com-
edies and special stories featuring King Baggot. It was
not long after this that he wrote "Traflnc in Souls," prob-
ably the most profitable film ever produced. It was timely
and came to the public at the moment when the "white
slave" traffic was being exposed.
Walter Macnamara.
"SUNSHINE DAD" FINISHED.
De Wolf Hopper has finished "Sunshine Dad," his second
Triangle-Fine Arts story, and is to appear soon in another
American comedy called "The Philanthropist." David W.
Griffith is so pleased with the combination that filmed ."Don
Quixote" that he is retaining the principal members for
"The Philanthropist." Edward Dillon will again be the
director; Fay Tincher, the foil for the huge comedian, and
Max Davidson will have an important role.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Universal Ball Coming
Big Time Will Be Pulled Off at Grand Central Palace, Sat-
urday Evening, March 11.
ONE of the most interesting social events of tlie year in
film circles will take place at the Grand Central Palace
on Saturday, March 11, when the Universal Film
Manufacturing Company will hold its third annual ball. This
is an occasion of great joy to the entire personnel of the
Universal, a time when from president to ofifice boy, all rub
elbows together, imbibing in that great spirit of co-opera-
tion and harmony which has spelled success for the Universal.
Everyone connected with the Eastern branch ol the Uni-
versal is given some important part in the arrangements for
this monster gathering of Universalities, so that all may
figure in the success of the great ball. The following com-
mittees have been apijointed by General Manager Joe
Brandt: Chairman of all committees, Carl Laemmle.
Grand Ball Committee: Joe Brandt, chairman; P. D. Coch-
rane, P. A. Powers, Claude MacGowan, Bert Adler, Julius
Stern.
Floor Committee: M. H. Hoffman, chairman; R. H. Coch-
rane, Al. Brandt, Harry Wolff, John Ward, F. G. Perkins, H.
J. Shepard, John Barry at the door.
Decorative Committee: Sam Zeiler, chairman; Julius
Lewis, Sam Pelzman, Herman Stern, Teddy Solomon.
Supper Committee: Nat Rothstein, chairman; Paul Gu-
lick, William Sistrom, Raymond Cavannaugh, Jack Cohn,
Raymond L. Schrock.
Entertainment Committee: King Baggot, chairman; Paul
Panzer, Allan Holubar, William Welsh, Matt Moore, Frank
Smith, Harry Myers, Lucian Henderson, Robert Hill, Stuart
Paton, Charles Ogle, Ben Wilson, Harry Cohn.
Reception Committee: Miss Mary Fuller, chairman; Misses
Dorothy Phillips, Violet Mersereau, Clara Byers, Rosemary
Theby, Florence Lawrence, Betty Cray, Jane Gail, Edna
Hunter, Ethel Gradin, Eleanor Fried, Blanche Wallach,
Diana Nicoll, Florence Warshofsky, Bertha Estreich, Belle
Hirsh, Sadie Ryan, Sadie Safran, Lillie Drexler, Olga Gorger,
Gertrude Allen, Sadie Mclntoch, Genevieve Ryan, Florence
Wallach, Anna Wildman, Helga Anderson, Sophie Schenck,
Minnie F. Todd, May Dean, Adele Elsowitz.
Press Committee: Paul Gulick, chairman; Misses Adele
Elsowitc, Helen Starr, Marjorie Howard, Robert S. Doman,
Thaddeus E. Letendre, Arthur Jacobson, Hugh Weir, Alex
Goldman, Raymond Cavanaugh, Al Brandt, Franz B. May,
Sydney Sampson.
Finance Committee: P. A. Powers, chairman; R. H. Coch-
rane, Joe Brandt, M. H. Hoffman, S. B. Kramer, Claude
MacGowan.
Acton Davies, John F. Miller, M. H. Mark, Mitchell Mark.
James Montgomery Flagg, B. A. Rolfe, Frank McKee,
Charles Dana Gibson, William L. Sherry, H. R. Raver,
Jesse Lynch Williams, William Fox, Cyrus Townsend Brady,
Miss Elsie De Wolfe, B. S. Moss, Gilbert Hamilton and
William Harris.
"The Ne'er Do Well" soon will be given a Broadway run.
Trade Views "The Ne'er Do Well"
Candler Theater Is Filled by Appreciative House at First
Eastern Showing of Selig-Lesser Feature.
THE Candler theater was filled on the afternoon of
Thursday, February 10, to witness the first showin;;
of "The Ne'er Do Well," the ten-reel subject pro-
duced by the Selig Company, the United States rights
of which have been purchased by Sol L. Lesser, of San
Francisco. Present as the guests of Mr. Lesser were many
prominent in literary and artistic circles, friends of Rex
Beach, as well as a host of theatrical and film men. Mr.
Beach, author of "The Ne'er Do Well," was present with
Mrs. Beach. The writer remarked at the conclusion of the
showing that he had in a little over two hours seen visual-
ized on the screen the story on which he spent nearly a
year in building.
The theater seats 1,150 and there were no vacant chairs.
In spite of the fact that it was 3.15 before the title was
thrown on the screen, every one remained until the end, an
occurrence not usual in a trade showing. It was a closely
attentive house and a sympathetic one, as was unmistakably
indicated many times during the afternoon. The music
added to the effectiveness of the production. A large or-
chestra was directed by S. M. Berg, who also had arranged
the musical setting. All of the well-planned arrangements
were supervised by Mr. Lesser and his aid, E. M. Asher.
The projection was a feature of the showing, being under
the skilled eye of Will Smith of the Nicholas Power Com-
pany. There was but one stop, and that momentary, in
'.he ten reels.
Among those present were Daniel Frohman, Louis Joseph
Vance, Ellis Parker Butler, H. W. Savage, Marguerite
Wycherly, Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr., Harry Jordan, Hugh Ford,
At Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week of February 14 at New York's Best
Motion Picture Houses.
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" at the Strand.
CHARLOTTE \yALKER was seen at the Strand thea-
ter last week in a picturization of her stage success,
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," from John Fox's
famous story, produced by Jesse L. Lasky. The photoplay has
to do with the love of a young Internal Revenue officer, who
is hunting for moonshine whiskey stills in the remote moun-
tain section of Virgina. There he meets "June," the daughter
of old Judd Toliver, head of the moonshiners. The two
young people fall in love and the young officer wins over
the Toliver family. In the cast supporting Miss Walker
were Theodore Roberts, Thomas Meighan, Earl Fox, Park
Jones and other members of the Lasky organization. "Climb-
ing Mount Matterhorn," the Topical Review, a new series of
Parisian and American Fashions in colors, and a comedy
feature were on the program. The vocal soloists were Grace
Hoffman, soprano, and Bruce Weyman, baritone.
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
Lillian Gish was seen on the screen at the Knickerbocker
theater in the title role of "Daphne and the Pirate," sharing
honors with Elliott Dexter as her co-star. A spectacular
romance of the seas, involving a battle in mid-ocean, the
production is the latest work of the Triangle Fine Arts
Company, and deals with the days when pirate crews roamed
the seas and the black flag and its skull and cross bones were
raised to terrorize ships bound on peaceful errands. The
story is laid in the seventeenth century, when Louisiana was
a French colony. The action takes place in the Green Forest
of France and among the crude cabins of the settlers in
America, with some stirring scenes on the intervening ocean.
Concert features and a typical Keystone comedy completed
the program.
"Nearly a King" at the Broadway.
"Nearly a King," which was written especially for John
Barrymore, was the attraction at the Broadway theater. This
five-part comedy drama is the latest release of the Famous
Players Film Co., on the Paramount program, and gives
Mr. Barrymore a wide field for the display of his unique
comedy ability. The story embraces every phase of the play-
wright's art, from farce to melodrama, and is filled with
rapid-fire action, the star playing two roles throughout the
production. The usual weekly events, colored scenics, "Just
Gold," a one-part drama, and a cartoon, "Charlie the Ani-
mal Trainer," round out the bill.
LUCILLE STEWART, NEW VITAGRAPH PLAYER.
An important announcement in the world of motion pic-
tures is the selection of Miss Lucille Stewart as the new lead-
ing woman for Ralph W. Ince in the Brightwaters studio
of the Vitagraph Company. She is at present working in a
five-reeler written by James Oliver Curwood.
Miss Stewart was born at Sheepshead Bay, New York,
and was well known locally as a choir singer, trained under
the direction of Mrs. Mary Gunning, mother of Louise Gun-
ning, comic opera star. She appeared in amateur theatricals
and later entered vaudeville. After working in several other
companies, Miss Stewart entered the employ of the Vita-
graph and was sent to the British West Indies under the
direction of Henri St. Lupe. Her best work up to the pres-
ent time is as the society woman in "The Sins of the
Mothers."
In the new production which Ince is filming. Miss Stew-
art's gowns will be not an inconsiderable attraction. Sup-
porting her in the cast are Huntley Gordon and John Rob-
ertson.
PICTURE EQUIPMENT FOR BRONX Y. M. C. A.
The Picture Theater Equipment Co. have just installed
a Power's 6B moving picture machine, complete, in the
Bronx Union Y. M. C. A., at 161st street and Washington
avenue, Bronx, N. Y. (City). A special screen was also
erected and a most perfect outfit supplied.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
187f
"The Screen and the Novelist"
As Seen by George Bronson Howard, Who Is Writing the
Stories for Kalem's Big New Series, "The Social Pirates."
6i^~r-\liE screen is a necessity to the modern author," says
I George Bronson Howard, the prominent novelist and
■^ playwright, who is writing the stories for "The
Social Pirate," Kalem's forthcoming series, starring Marin
Sais and Ollie Kirkby. "He can no longer afford to neglect
the motion picture as an important field for his labors. It is
necessary both as an outlet for his surplus energy and as a
means of bringing him sufficient return to allow him to
attempt more ambitious but less speedily profitable efforts.
"The novel, of course, offers the greatest field for the lit-
erary worker who is striving to meet high ideals," he de-
clares, "but no novelist can depend upon his novels ex-
clusively. If his novels are worthy, he will starve to death
while preparing them as they should be prepared. Thus the
novelist must use his ingenuity and art in an allied craft. It
is for the particular worker to find his own allied craft, the
one to which he is best suited and to which he can give the
best that is in him. I will frankly confess that I turned
librettist in order to gain more leisure to write the things
I wanted to write. Likewise, the short story has proven the
life-saver of many a novelist who is ambitious.
"I have spent considerable time," he says, "in analyzing
the photoplay with the view of writing expressly for the
screen. The adaptation is all right in its way, but to the
creator, the story-teller, there is something amiss in a story
told through a medium for which it was not intended. It is
perhaps a sin of omission rather than of commission. Per-
haps there is nothing wrong with the adapted photoplay, but
how much better is the story that had its birth and develop-
ment in the mind of the author with the screen and its pos-
sibilities in mind.
"That is one of the strongest reasons for the pleasure I
am getting out of writing 'The Social Pirates' for Kalem.
From the very inception of the theme for the series, the
stories have been built for the screen. To that extent the
two clever young women who carry the title 'Social Pirates'
are children of the screen, and their lives are full of the
exciting adventure and incident that picture audiences delight
in. But throughout the stories, which portray the exploits
of two fascinating heart-breakers in wreaking justice on un-
scrupulous men, I have endeavored to weave a thread of satire
which I believe will be a welcome relief to the more tense
moments.
"I am trying to include a slice of life in each episode," he
declares. "The clever ruses and swindles that I saw during
my reporting days and in the Orient are furnishing ample
material. Were I desirous of posing as a reformer I be-
lieve I could almost stand on 'The Social Pirates' as an
expose of the refined and sharp-witted tricksters who pick
only the very wealthy and seemingly sophisticated for their
prey. But my main purpose is to tell a story, and while 'The
Social Pirates' will serve its end as a means of shedding light
on many shady practices it is the story that interests me
mostly. I can assure you that I am more anxious to see
the stories as they work out on the screen than any avid
follower of the photoplay could possibly be. I have visual-
ized my characters so thoroughly that I am confident my
manuscripts give the director just the ideas I wish to
convey."
MANHEIMER MOVES.
E. S. Manheimer, proprietor of The Film Exchange, has
moved his offices from 39th street to the new building at
48th street and Seventh avenue. New York.
ANOTHER BATCH OF UNFOUNDED RUMORS.
The rumor factory was unusually busy last week, turning
out motion picture canards. Particularly interesting was
the statement that the Lubin Manufacturing Company had
sold to Thomas F. Ryan. Almost as much so was the
statement that the Triangle Film Corporation had "gone
bust." Both statements were quickly denied by all parties
interested or supposed to be. This leaves the rumor mongers
back where they started.
CHAPLIN'S PRICE.
CharHe Chaplin has been in town for the past few weeks,
waiting for the lightning to strike him. He has several high
potential wires out and only such connections as are of
high voltage need apply. One line is labeled $10,000 per
week, $100,000 in advance and an interest in the company.
Charlie fe s»rely bidding for real money.
Olive Trevor Joins Gaumont
Ax ADDITION to the Gaumont forces at Jacksonville,
Fla., that further strengthens the company is the acqui-
sition of Miss Olive Trevor, an artist's model and
dancer. She will make her first Gaumont appearance >■
"The Haunted Manor," playing the part of a model who
endeavors to win the love of the artist for whom she is
posing.
Miss Trevor was born in New Orleans, her vivacity and
charm being inherited from her French mother, and her
dramatic ability and
poise from her father,
Judge Trevor, who is
of American and Eng-
lish descent. After at-
tending the fashionable
Ward-Belmot school
at Nashville, Miss Tre-
vor visited on the Pa-
cific Coast, where she
secured her first dra-
matic experience. This
was in a stock company
at San Francisco. Later
she joined the Balboa
Motion Picture Com-
pany, where she played
for almost a year.
.\n engagement in
vaudeville followed the
Balboa season, but the
lure of the screen was
too strong to be re-
sisted. Miss Trevor re-
turned to the studio,
going with the Uni-
versal Company. She
also posed for leading ,-,,. _,
New York artists and ^^'"^ Trevor.
sculptors. It is interesting to note that Supervising Director
Garrick was so struck with a picture he saw of her in the
studio of a New York painter that he immediately made
inquiries which finally resulted in. Miss Trevor going to
Jacksonville. Director Edwin Middleton held up the scenes
in "The Haunted House" in which the model appears until
Miss Trevor could reach Jacksonville.
RAVER TO HANDLE OCEAN FILMS.
ARR.'VNGEMENTS have just been perfected whereby
the Raver Film Corporation takes over the exploitation
of all films produced by the Ocean Film Corporation.
These consist of "Life Without Soul," an unusual drama
founded on the famous story; "Fl'ankenstein;" "The For-
tunate Youth," by Wm. J. Locke, and a photo-revival of the
famous old play, "Driftwood," with Marshall Farnum. and
other successes now in preparation.
The Raver-Thomas productions, including "The Other
Girl," with James J. Corbett and Paul Gilmore; "The Hoosier
Doctor," with Digby Bell; "The Witching Hour," "Alabama, "
"The Ranger," "As a Man Thinks," "The Embassy Ball,"
"The Harvest Moon," "Mrs. Leffingwell's Boots," "Oliver
Goldsmith," and other Augustus Thomas successes are to be
distributed in conjunction with Ocean productions to the
same buyers in each territory.
The sales departments of the Ocean company have been
discontinued and removed to Harry R. Raver's offices in
the World's Tower Building.
When approached, regarding the possibility of a definite
combination of the Raver and Ocean companies, as indi-
cated by the amalgamation of selling forces, Mr. Raver
would make no statement for publication other than to say
that the present arrangement was satisfactory to both firms
and that no statements regarding the future would seem
advisable at this time. He did admit, however, that big
interests were working out certain plans involving a large
investment and that for the present both _ the Raver and
Ocean companies would continue production as separate
organizations.
JULIUS TIMER WITH STANDARD MACHINE.
Tulitis E. Timer, for eight years an active motion picture
man. has joined the sales force of the American Standard
Machine Company.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Exhibition Wins
S. L. Rothapfel.
The Knickerbocker Theater, Under the New Management
of S. L. Rothapfel, Shows Miraculous Improvement.
By W. Stephen Bush.
THE most interesting man in all this world is the man
who practices what he preaches. He indeed is interest-
ing enough to be a curiosity. He is worthy of a
biography at any time. ,.,-,. • .•
The man whose picture accompanies this brief description
of a splendid work belongs in the enviable category of "The
Doers." Recently he came back to New York after a trip
through the country which was devoted to meeting exhib-
itors and talking with and to them about the 'Art of
Exhibition." By a curious coincidence, he was, not long
after his return, asked to
take charge of a theater
which had, in spite of
good opportunities, failed
to measure up to expec-
tations. At once he put
into practice those ideas
and maxims of exhibition
which he had expounded
with so much enthusiasm
on his missionary tour.
The field of his activities
was the Knickerbocker
theater. No need to in-
dulge in post mortems
here; suffice it to say
that "Dr." Rothapfel was
called in as an expert
and a specialist. No de-
tailed diagnosis of the
patient is necessary un-
der the circumstances.
The first thing Roth-
apfel did with the Knick-
erbocker was to give it
a thorough overhauling
and cleaning. Two car-
loads of dirt and rubbish
were carried off before the actual work of upbuilding was
begun. Next appeared a trained staff.
Trained Staff a Necessity.
"That" said Rothapfel with a sigh, "is the successful
manager's first and hardest task, the training of a good,
competent staff, which will give him actual co-operation. 1
want my staff to obey my instructions in the spirit, not
merely follow the letter. Can you reahze what this means.'
The spirit of the staff is more than SO per cent, of the
atmosphere. My employees are trained to regard the public
as their master. There are no successful theaters where the
contrary spirit prevails and where the patrons must always
hazard a rebuff when they ask a question. No beetle-browed
doorman with a cultivated Bowery slang will ever work in
any theater which I am asked to manage."
Rothapfel's words were borne out by the appearance and
the demeanor of the ushers. Their uniforms were neat and
elegant and they were worn by boys who were proud of
them. Every boy was on his job, alert and obliging. His
language was respectful. I am willing to bet there was not
one cigarette fiend among them. The house manager car-
ried a well-bred air. He was energetic, but not at all ob-
trusive. His appearance inspired respect — not a small mat-
ter in a theater where so much depends on appearances and
first impressions. The same spirit of courtesy prevailed on
the upper and the lower floor and in and about Mr. Rothap-
fel's private offices. I have never known a busier manager
and I have never known one who is more accessible. "The
way is smoothed for you if you have anything to say to him.
Your chance to say it comes quickly and whoever you are
you will be heard kindly and patiently. Employes are far
more apt to follow their employer's instructions, to absorb
his spirit and to give him their fullest loyalty when they
see him act as he speaks. His rule of uniform courtesy is
observed most scrupulously by Rothapfel himself.
Decorations, lighting effects and above all things the set-
tings on the modern motion picture stage make up the rest
of the atmosphere. Soft lights, suggesting welcome warmth
and 'lubdued colors, lights with amber effects, are parts of
the Rothapfel system of exhibition and, though the facilities
at the Knickerbocker are limited, _ these soft lights con-
tribute their share toward the genial and comfortable and
inviting atmosphere. The setting of the stage is impress-
ively beautiful and flatters every good and cultivated taste.
Its general aspect suggests the exterior of an ancient
temple, there are two fine periscopic side views, one to the
right and one to the left; the raised platform in the center
affords an excellent setting for the musical performers.
"Music Means Life."
The greatest change in this resurrected theater has come
over the spirit and the performances of the orchestra. We
have no longer any painful musical renditions of Young's
Ode to Melancholy (or it may be the Anatomy of Mel-
ancholy.)
"Great heavens," said Rothapfel in his explosive sincerity,
"music means life. The orchestra is there to charm the audi-
ence, of course, but the first thing necessary is to wake
them up. Let them know there is music in the house; the
drooling dirges may be all right for a first-class Chinese
theater, but a place which caters to live Americans wants
plenty of live music."
No Success Without Variety.
With all these improvements I doubt whether the suc-
cess, which is now assured beyond all cavil, would have
been possible but for Mr. Rothapfel's radical departure in
the arrangement and treatment of his program. To offer
the public a film program produced by one man or by one
and the same group of men is to invite disaster. Both here
and abroad two of our greatest and most successful film
producers have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in
trying this experiment. Along with hundreds of others I
was therefore greatly surprised to see the Knickerbocker
theater open with nothing but one kind of films. Let us, for
the sake of argument, admit that these particular films are
the best, it does not by any means follow that the public
will pay for a program consisting of only such films. When
in addition to the lack of variety you get a program con-
sisting of features never less than three reels in length you
simply rebel. It's a cardinal principle in the show world that
you cannot make any money out of rebellious patrons. Can
you, Mr. Exhibitor, imagine a big first-class house without an
animated weekly? There is at least one theater on Broadway
whose life might have been prolonged by animated weeklies
and other varieties. The Knickerbocker started blithely with-
out such a weekly, without a short scenic, without any single
reels, which are so needful by way of relief, without any
cartoon, without anything but dirges played to three long
features. It simply could not be done. When Rothapfel
took hold he still retained Triangle as the piece de resist-
ance, the really nourishing course of the feast, but he added
a lot of appetizers and what a dear friend of mine referred
to as "Horse Doovers." He brightened the screen with
color. He added musical numbers. He vdries and innovates
every week. He keeps the guest guessing as to the next
course.
Brazil Seeks Closer Trade Relations
Intends to Send to the United States Commission Represen-
tative of Its Commerce and Industry.
THE Brazilian Government is planning the organization
of a commission representing its commerce and indus-
try, which some time during the present year will visit
the United States in the interests of closer trade relations
between the two countries. A preliminary report sets forth
as the chief aims of such a commission the desirability of
putting before American capitalists the opportunities for in-
vestment in Brazil and the development of a larger volume
in exchange of products.
The commission will consist of a president, two vice-presi-
dents, a secretary and eight commissioners. The members
will be representative of agriculture and cattle raising, manu-
facturing industries, exporting and importing, and railways
and banking. _ It is also intended tp include on the board
experts in tariff and commercial legislation. After a period
of preparatory study in Argentine the commission will spend
from thirty to sixty days in the United States.
GARSON GETS "THE NE'ER-DO-WELL" FOR MICH.
Harry I. Garson, of the Broadway Feature Film Co., De-
troit, Mich., has just closed a deal with Sol. L. Lesser, for
the rights on "The Ne'er-Do-Well" for the State of Michi-
gan. It is reported that the price was $15,000,
Mr. Garson also controls the Broadway Strand "Theater,
Detroit, Mich., in which theater the production will have
its premier for Michigan, after which the picture will be
handled as a road show. Mr. Garson only handles the
larger productions, and is at the present time exploiting
"The Battle Cry of Peace," which production he controls
in the State of Michigan.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Horsley for Congress
Pioneer Will Make Race in Los Angeles Congressional
District and Has Wide Support.
DAVID HORSLEY, one of the pioneers who have
become pillars of the motion picture industry, is about
to be nominated for Congress by the citizens of the
Congressional District in which the city of Los Angeles is
situated. At this writing no details are at hand to show on
what ticket Mr. Horsley will make the race.
Advices from the coast are to the effect that the support
of Mr. Horsley will be strong and wide. It is remembered
that Mr. Horsley took a very conspicuous share in com-
bating the prejudice and hostility with which the first moving
picture men were met on the spot which today has become
their paradise. In the course of this work Mr. Horsley dis-
played a splendid civic spirit and showed a most pronounced
aptitude for public affairs. He indeed became part of the
civic life of what may be called the motion picture center of
the United States and his persistent "booming" of the city
of Los Angeles and the wonderful California climate made
him very popular with everybody including the native sons.
His saying that the motion picture men came to California
to bring their forces and their studios and that they asked
nothing in return but the sunshine of California is often
quoted by his hosts of friends. If at this day the prominent
men of Los Angeles and Southern California are motion
picture advocates, not to say enthusiasts, Mr. Horsley has
had something to do with the change of heart. At present
Mr. Horsley is chairman of the reception committee of the
Los Angeles Board of Trade. In the course of the last year
Mr. Horsley has entertained Vice-President Marshall, U.
S. Senators, Congressmen and Governors of various States,
and has in a tactful and very effective way made these prom-
inent people acquainted not alone with his own studio, but
with the whole motion picture colony. In this way he has
not only gained their good will, but has given them a lot
of valuable information which they could never have
obtained otherwise. Mr. Horsley has been in the forefront
in the fight against local censorship in Los Angeles.
Mr. Horsley has all of the qualifications requisite for
success in public life and no man in or out of Congress has
a firmer grasp on motion picture conditions than he has. He
is an able and fluent speaker as he has shown on many occa-
sions to the delight of all who heard him. He also has th^
rare gift of humor and has it in a marked degree. It makes
no great demand on the imagination to picture Mr. Horsley
as the successful and dependable champion of the motion
picture interests on the floor of the lower house of Congress.
New Era in State Right Features
STATE RIGHT feature films failed, as a business propo-
sition, under the old plan, is the belief of Agnes Egan
Cobb, because the idea was based upon a purely specu-
lative foundation. The element of money was predominant,
irrespective of intrinsic quality. You put down so much
money, made a big picture and then asked people to buy
it simply because it
was a big and costly
thing. You didn't con-
sider whether the ex-
hibitor and the public
wanted the picture.
You erred in the con-
clusion that money
could replace experi-
ence, judgment, taste
and demand. Quality,
not money, gets people
to the box office.
Claridge Films, Inc.,
has been formed to
place the state right
feature film business on
'"^'I and logical
basis. One of the most
experienced film buy-
ers in the world, Mrs,
Agnes Egan Cobb, is
the vice-president and
general manager of the
new company, which
has a financial backing and th» active co-operation of sev-
eral experienced film men.
For seven years Mrs. Cobb has been buying and distribut-
ing film, and is perhaps in as good position as anybody to
gauge the needs of exhibitors and the public.
Ernest Maupain
ERNEST MAUPAIN, who has been one of Essanay's
leading character actors for the past year, is now taking
part of heavy lead in the five-act feature, "The Dis-
card," written by Charles Michelson and released through
the V-L-S-E. He plays opposite Virginia Hammond, the
Frohman star, who
takes the leading fem-
inine role.
Mr. Maupain is ex-
ceptionally well adapt-
ed to the part, that of
a leader of internation-
al swindlers, inasmuch
as many of the scenes
take place in Paris
where Mr. Maupain
was born and reared.
He is thoroughly fa-
miliar with every phase
of Parisian life.
He is an actor of
rare talent and had
many years of stage
experience both abroad
and in America before
he joined Essanay. For
several years he was
leading man with Sarah
Bernhardt. He is a
man of massive ap-
pearance, being six feet
tall and having the
cliest and shoulders of
a Fitzsimmons. Vola-
tile and emotional, he Ernest Maupain.
is a natural born actor. His physical strength lends grace
to his work and his long experience has given him perfect
poise and consummate skill in finished acting.
Mr. Maupain first appeared with Essanay in "The White
Sister," playing with Viola Allen. He later appeared in
"The Man Trail," "In the Palace of the King," "The Raven,"
"Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines" and "Vultures of
Society," and many others. In all these he played important
character roles and now makes his appearance as lead.
He is an expert painter and sculptor and has done some
remarkable work in bas-relief.
CHARLES E. SCHNEIDER COMES TO NEW YORK.
Charles E. Schneider, of Springfield, Mass., and New
Haven, Conn., who operates one of the largest supply houses
in the east, will engage in the same business at 145 West
Forty-fifth street, New York, trading under the name of
the Schneider Moving Picture Machine and Supply House.
Mr. Schneider is one of the oldest operators in the country
and is an honorary life member of the Operators' Local
Unions, I. A. T. S. E., both in Springfield and New York.
MONTGOMERY RUNNING BRIDGEPORT STRAND.
F. T. Montgomery, the moving picture man, has formed a
partnership and taken a long lease on the Strand theater
at Bridgeport, Conn. According to reports, the New Strand
has taken on new life under Montgomery's management and
is rapidly becoming the popular house of that city. Mutual
Masterpictures are being featured with good music and the
highest class of patronage is being received.
Agnes Egan Cobb.
RAVER SECURES OFFICIAL AUSTRIAN WAR FILMS
The first consignment of official Austrian War films, se-
cured by Harry R. Raver through arrangement with the
Austrian government, has just reached the Raver Film Cor-
poration's New York office and is now being edited and
arranged for an early showing. A second consignment of
twenty-five thousand feet of negative is due to arrive about
April first. These films are delivered into Mr. Raver's hands
by a special messenger, whose permits and passports are
inscrihed with a list of scenes shown in the pictures, to-
gether with such official documents as will remove any
doubt regarding the authenticity of the films.
The fact that these are really the first comprehensive
collection of Austrian war pictures ever brought to this
country should make them popular at this time, A special
showing will be arranged shortly and exclusive territory
sold on the first series, each buyer being given an option on
subsequent issues.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
The Motion Picture Exhibitor
NEW YORK EXHIBITORS, GET READY.
Only One More Call for the Great Rally Which Is to Take
Place in Albany, March 1 and 2.
THE Moving Picture World printed in full the text of
the proposed censorship bill in the State of New York.
If you have not read it go back to your files and see
what confronts you. The features of this bill are so bad
and leave you so entirely without any remedy or appeal
that even the strict advocates of a regulation of motion pic-
tures condemn it without qualification. On Sunday night this
iniquitous bill was the subject of a discussion of liberal-
minded ministers in the Church of the Messiah in this city.
Everybody present condemned it.
How about you, the man most directly affected by it? Can
you afford to stand back? There is no state where the ex-
hibitors are more powerful than in New York. That was
shown plainly enough last fall when the organized exhibitors
helped to bury the reactionary state constitution by such
a record majority. Remember this rally at Albany, March
1 and 2 has been called by exhibitors and will be held purely
in the interest of the exhibitor. By exhibitors and for ex-
hibitors is the guiding motto. Look in this week's issue of
The Moving Picture World for full details regarding pro-
gram of the meeting. The man who is going to speak on
Exhibitors' Grievances, Mr. Louis Blumenthal, is a young,
energetic, though very modest man, who started at the bot-
tom of the ladder and who worked himself up by just hard
work and clean, honest methods.
He wants to hear from his fellow-exhibitors on the ques-
tion of grievances and proposed remedies. Write to him
care of New York Exhibitors' League, 110 West 40th street,
and help along the good cause of organization with some
suggestions and ideas of your own. Write and show your
interest.
National President Herrington has just written in and
promises to be present at the convention. Whether your
theater is a small neighborhood house in the suburbs or
whether you own a theater right on the main thoroughfare
or whether you have a string of theaters, you ought to
be at this great meeting March 1 and 2, at the Hotel Ten
Eyck, in the City of Albany. Your presence is needed. The
legislators will be impressed by a strong convention of motion
picture men. The Moving Picture World is doing all in
its power to make the meeting a success; you must help
by coming. Make your arrangements now.
JERSEY EXHIBITORS ACTIVE.
Two Sunday Opening Bills Introduced at Trenton — Censor-
ship Strongly Opposed.
A WELL attended and very interesting meeting of the
Hudson County, N. J., Exhibitors took place last
Thursday, February 10, at the offices of Frederick C.
Henn, attorney for the organization, in the Spingarn Build-
ing, Jersey City. Assemblyman H. Kuhike of West Hoboken,
who had introduced a censorship and a Sunday opening bill
in the New Jersey Legislature, appeared before the meeting
in response to a request. Mr. Kuhike said that he favored
censorship mainly as an opening to get the support of the
church people for the Sunday measure. He spoke in de-
fense of the censorship bill, which he said had been modeled
upon the present censorship law in Pennsylvania. Chairman
Hespe of the Exhibitors' League called upon W. Stephen
Bush of the Moving Picture World, to act as spokesman for
the exhibitors in a reply to the arguments of Mr. Kuhike.
Mr. Bush spoke at some length, citing many reasons why
censorship was opposed by almost the entire motion picture
i;.dustry.
.\fter a short reply by Mr. Kuhike it was decided to intro-
duce two bills in Trenton, to bring about Sunday opening.
One bill is a straight repealer, the other is an amendment
to the present Sunday law, allowing a local referendum on
the Sunday question in each county of the state. These bills
vrere both introduced on Monday, February 14. A commit-
tee of Hudson County and Essex County exhibitors was ap-
pointed to go to Trenton and be present at the introduction
of the bills.
The exhibitors of Hudson County have agreed to organize
Union and Camden counties, while the exhibitors of Essex
County will organize Atlantic and Bergen counties. Among
the men who attended the session at Trenton were Dr. H.
Charles Hespe, Messrs. Moody and Higgins, Messrs. Jacobs
and Putnam, A. Crawford, G. A. Robinson and the attorneys
La Vecchia and Frederick C. Henn.
The next meeting of the Hudson County exhibitors will
take place on Thursday, February 17, at the Orpheum thea-
ter in Jersey City, at 11 P. M.
TALKING CENSORSHIP IN DETROIT.
Exhibitors Are Divided on the Question of Necessity of
Censoring Pictures.
AT a largely attended meeting held Monday afternoon,
February 7, the Detroit Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League went into a vigorous discussion of censorship
from all angles. As noted in this column some time ago,
Mayor Oscar B. Marx in his annual address to the common
council right after the holidays, urged that the board of
estimates allow an appropriation to permit the Recreation
Commission to establish a censorship committee. Having
the support of the Mayor, the members of the council, the
board of estimates and the Recreation Commission, the ex-
hibitors will have to do some excellent work to get the ap-
propriation "killed" this spring. It means that the exhibitors
must exert their strongest influence and gather up all the
anti-censorship facts to present to these various bodies and
thus endeavor to convince them that censorship would be
unreasonable, unfair, and un-American.
Not all of the Detroit exhibitors are in opposition to
censorship. John H. Kunsky and George Trendle, of T'
John H. Kunsky, Inc., controling a chain of eight theaters
in Detroit, favor censorship on the grounds that it would
eliminate immoral, obscene and suggestive pictures — some-
thing that the high-class producers do not turn out.
A. J. Gilligham, however, takes another view of censor-
ship. He believes that the National Board of Censorship
should be sufficient judge of pictures, as it comprises some
of the most intellectual men and women in the country.
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN ON.
Cleveland Exhibitors Carrying on Crusade for "Better Films"
— Meetings Well Attended.
THE educational campaign of Cleveland picture theater
owners and the "better films" crusade of the half a
hundred organizations in the Federation of Women's
Clubs, are still in the forefront of public interest here.
The Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
with headquarters in Cleveland, is seeking to convince the
public in general and the club women in particular of the
failure of censorship laws and to call their attention to
the good photoplays condemned by the censors and the
weak plays passed by the same body.
To this end the exhibitors have arranged a series of public
lectures on the motion picture business, coupled with weekly
exhibitions in the screening room of the General Film Com-
pany, for the benefit of the club women.
The club women are holding meetings of their own mem-
bers with noted speakers on the motion picture question
and are urging the exhibitors to present for experimental
purposes, "model" programs selected by the club women.
Wednesday afternoon, February 9, more than 200 of the
club women, were the guests of B. J. Sawyer, president, and
C. A. Megown, special representative of the Exhibitors'
League, at private exhibition in the screening room of the
General Film Company, 1022 Superior avenue. Mr. Sawyer
delivered a lecture on censorship, urging a broader view of
the photoplay program problem. The club women were
then shown four Edison photoplays, which the speaker de-
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1281
clared were not only highly moral and educational, but
had been shown many times without comment. These films
were "Gladiola," "The Way Back," "The Stoning," and
"Niagara Falls."
"Think over these pictures for a time," Sawyer urged. "Do
not attempt to form your opinions too quickly. Do not
imitate the state board of censors, but give serious thought
to any objection you have to pictures of this high character.
Then at a joint conference, we can see where we agree
and where we disagree."
Miss Bertelle M. Lyttle, chairman of the civics committee
of the Federation of Women's Clubs, declared there was
no doubt of the educational value of the Niagara Falls
picture, but expressed doubt as to whether the film would
hold the interest of persons who had not seen the falls in
reality. "The necessity of combining a thread of plot, a
semblance of a story, with view pictures, is quite apparent,
however," Miss Lyttle declared.
The next exhibition arranged for the club women will be
at Mr. Sawyer's theater. The Manhattan, Superior avenue
and East lOSth street. At that time, the club women will
be asked to present their ideas and act as censors on the
films the exhibitors will show. A majority of film manu-
facturers have written to assure the Cleveland exhibitors
that they will co-operate in the plan to have special re-
leases for pictures of interest to children.
Throng Expected at Joint Ball
Screeners and Exhibitors Planning for Big Affair at Madison
Square Garden, February 19.
THE costume and civic ball at Madison Square Garden
under the joint auspices of the Screen Club and the
Motion Picture Exhibitors League will be held on
the evening of Saturday, February 19. Governor Whitman
is expected to be present, if state business will permit. The
grand march starts at 11 o'clock. Music will be furnished
by the Twenty-second Regiment Band. Practically every
eastern film manufacturer will be represented. There will
be present a large number of screen players, many of them
in costume.
One of the big drawing cards the committee is banking
on is Charles Chaplin, who has been making a visit in New
York. Mr. Chaplin has assured the committee that if he
is in the city on the evening of the ball, and a week before
the appointed date he fully believed he would be in the city
on that day, he will certainly attend and join in the fes-
tivities.
Tickets, one dollar each, are on sale at the Screen Club.
165 West Forty-seventh street, and at the Exhibitors League
offices. Room 403, 110 West Fortieth street, as well as at
the various motion picture theaters. Box seats in the bal-
cony are $5 each. Following the grand march each manu-
facturer will be alloted a stated time in which to stage
any surprise he may have for the entertainment of the
throng.
Reservations are being received by the committee from
various cities, Boston having asked for 100, Baltimore and
Washington 250, and Chicago 100. Tom Howard will be
master of ceremonies, George W. Lederer and William Mc-
Kenna, organizers of the grand march, and Billy Quirk,
president of the Screeners, announcer. Isaac Hartstall and
King Baggot will be joint chairmen of the floor committee.
The reception committee will contain a hundred representa-
tive men of the industry.
Every indication points to an affair unique in the history
of the trade or in New York City either, for that matter.
ARRANGING FOR MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION.
Plans are already under way for the next convention of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association of the Northwest,
which will take place in Minneapolis next May. A meeting
of the executive board last Monday, started things off en-
thusiastically and from now on, the board promises to be
very active in working up a successful convention and pro-
moting harmony among the members of the association.
HERRINGTON TO SPEAK AT ALTOONA, PA.
Fred J. Herrington, president of the Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League of America, has accepted an invitation to
address the Chamber of Commerce at Altoona, Pa., on March
9. Mr. Herrington's theme will be "The Growth of the
Motion Picture and Newspaper, and Its Effect Upon the
Community." As Mr. Herrington is now carrying every-
where his forceful arguments against censorship and its evils,
it is taken for granted that he will have something important
to say on that subject.
HERRINGTON BUSY OUT WEST.
The Moving Picture World has received a letter from Na-
tional President Frederick J. Herrington, stating that a very
successful meeting of exhibitors was held in Kansas City.
From Kansas City Mr. Herrington will go at once to Okla-
homa, where an exhibitors' meeting and exposition of great
importance is being held. Great preparations have been
made for a welcome to the National President. Mr. Herring-
ton says he will positively be in New York City to attend
the great ball on February 19.
BAYONNE EXHIBITORS FALL INTO LINE.
The eight exhibitors of Bayonne, N. J., under the leader-
ship of Charles Mason, the owner of several houses, will all
join the newly formed branch of the National League in
Hudson County, N. J. Mr. Mason was among those who
went to Trenton to be present at the time the Sunday opening
bills were introduced.
Bradford Returns from Southern Visit
Gaumont General Manager Spent Month with His Com-
panies at Jacksonville, Florida.
AFTER a month spent at the Jacksonville, Fla., winter
studios, F. G. Bradford^ general manager of the Gau-
mont Company in America, has returned to New York.
Mr. Bradford reports that the Gaumont companies are all
busy making five-reel features for release as Mutual Master-
pictures. During his visit the companies have been strength-
ened by additional players. Before returning to New York
he was able to see three new productions in work.
"The work in Jacksonville was so interesting that I hated
to come north," said Mr. Bradford at the Flushing studio of
the Gaumont Company in discussing the activities of Gau-
mont stock companies in the south. "I consider one of
the most enjoyable events of my visit to be the witnessing
of the filming of the final scenes of 'The Dead Alive.' Since
this is the first Gaumont release in which Miss Marguerite
Courtot is starred, naturally, I took a great interest in the
production. Both the photoplay and Miss Courtot have
lived up to expectations in every way. When it is seen
on the screen, February 21, I am sure that our faith in
Miss Courtot as one of America's really great film stars
will be more than justified. The excellent work she has
done in the past has been exceeded. Perhaps her strength
has been brought out by the sympathetic direction she has
received.
"While I was at the Jacksonville studios Miss Mildred
Gregory began 'Accoiding to Law' under the direction of
Richard Garrick. Howard Hall was brought especially from
New York to play opposite her. On the way north I have
talked with exhibitors in several towns, and outlined to
them the story of 'According to Law.' They became as
enthusiastic over it as I am myself. I think that we have
a feature that will answer those objectors who maintain
that photoplays do not make people think. Certainly, the
story of a wife who is cold to her husband, wrapped up
in society, not caring for children, presents a problem that
is deserving of national thought. If motion pictures are to
serve any good purpose, are to help in the discussion and
settlement of great moral questions, then 'According to
Law' will be of great good in addition to telling a story
that holds attention from the unusual opening devised by
the authors to the final scene,
"Another photoplay which I saw started was 'The Haunt-
ed Manor.' Here is a production that certainly will maintain
the Gaumont prestige. It has a number of scenes in East
India at the court of a wealthy rajah. Edwin Middleton,
who directs it as his first Mutual Masterpicture, not only
has studied the life thoroughly, but he is being aided by
the head of a band of East Indians who are wintering with
a circus near the studio. From the circus elephants, lions and
tigers have been secured, and with these as local color the
spectator will certainly not be able to complain that he
is not seeing India as it really is.
"Miss Iva Shepard, who received unmeasured praise from
critics who saw her in 'The Drifter,' is starred in this five-
reel feature. She appears as an American adventuress with
whom the rajah is infatuated. The scene ultimately shifts to
America. For these scenes the players go to St. Augustine
for settings amid the fashionable surroundings of the winter
colony.
"On the way north I stopped in several towns just to
talk to exhibitors. I am happy to say that what I hear'I
about the Gaumont five-reel productions made me more
positive than ever that it was a wise move for us to enter
this field."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Chicago News Letter
By JAS. S. McQUADE.
A Case of the Tail Wagging the Bull.
FROM an advertisement that appeared in the Chicago
Evening Post on Friday, February 11, in connection
with the promotion of a plan to build a circuit of
photoplay theaters in fifty of the largest cities of the coun-
try, along de luxe lines, the following paragraphs are taken:
It Is not the manufacturers of films or the exchanges handling them
who win reap the big rewards of the future in the motion picture busi-
ness, but the exhibitors who will show how to give the public the very
best in photoplay attractions under the finest conditions and in the
most attractive surroundings.
The completing of this circuit will be the biggest and best thing the
film industry has ever experienced. It will Improve the character and
standard of the photoplays, because this powerful circuit of high-class
theaters will be in position to dictate the future of the motion picture
Industry, and as the ideals of the gentlemen behind this project are of
the highest, this means that the film producers will have to keep on
bettering their product to meet the demands of these exhibitors.
Such a circuit will also enable the management of this company to
make most advantageous terms with film manufacturers who will be
eager to gain the prestige of having their films exhibited In these
theaters.
The directors realize that the day of the small photoplay house Is
over. They will build, lease or operate only large, magnificently
equipped theaters, seating from 2,500 to 4.500 people, which means that
they will gather the best of the motion picture patronage.
Most of the capital tor this enormous enterprise has already been
subscribed by some of the strongest financial interests in Chicago, but
a limited parcel of the stock Is still available in small blocks.
"The biggest and best thing" to be "experienced" in the
film industry includes dictation to the producers of films by
"this powerful circuit of high-class theaters," managed by
officials who are tyros in the business. These men who are
only on the threshold of knowledge and experience in the
great exhibiting department of the business "realize that
the day of the small photoplay houses is over." And they
care not. But the film producers who have struggled for
over twenty years in building this great business do not
forget that the small theaters made the business what it is
today. Nor do they intend to forget.
Like the poor, the small moving picture theater, of a
higher type, will always be with us; and if this "powerful
Circuit" is content to gather only "the best of the motion
picture patronage" and let the devil take the gatherings
that remain, the small picture theaters will step in and put
the devil to rout.
Have these men, who so arrogantly talk of dictation to
film producers, ever considered the possibility that the lat-
ter have it in their power to outbuild them in the rearing
of a greater and more powerful circuit, with unlimited sub-
scribed capital? They will not need to sell stock to the
small investor either, as in the case under consideration.
The tail cannot wag the bull.
The Moving Pictixre and the Child.
On Tuesday, February 8, in an address before the mem-
• bers of the Council of Parent-Teacher Associations, in this
city, Dr. Wm. S. Sadler spoke in part on the topic, "The
Moving Picture and the Child," as follows:
"The 'movies' exhibit pictures illustrating all the infringe-
ments of conventional life. The child is forced early to form
a decision, and the parent must now explain all matters re-
garding the social conventions before the child is 9 or 10
years old. The 'movie' is going to compel adequate instruc-
tion in sex hygiene by parents. We have got to keep pace
with our children.
"It is unhygienic to take a child to the 'movies' imme-
diately after a meal unless tht picture is a quiet, easy, un-
emotional one. Even mental arithmetic is bad after a meal.
One of these new serials, these thrillers, will paralyze the
digestion. Anger at the villain and emotion for the heroine
is a severe experience, especially for a nervous child.
"The 'movie' is a factor in modern civilization just as much
as architecture, and we must make an early adjustment to
it. As a destroyer of monotony, it is worth all the millions
that it is costing.
" 'Movies' are the greatest single unifying influence in
family life because they are cheap and the entire family
can go.
"They bring out early neurasthenia. We should preserve
the neurotic child from shock, as the world's greatest work
is being done by neurasthenics.
"No one has any right racially or fundamentally to censor
moving pictures any more than they have to censor the litera-
ture 1 read or the food I eat. It's the audience that needs
censoring. In time we will see lined up in the 'movie' streets
theaters for the young, the old, the unmarried, those old
enough to be married, for mixed audiences, for orphans and
for neurotics. You can order them a la carte. The thing
for you women to do is create a standard for your children
and the theaters that fall below it will have to go out of
business.
"What we need in the 'movies' is something to produce
fewer thrills and more moral fiber. It's better to take your
family to a moving picture theater than to go and hang
around a beer garden."
At the close of the meeting the organization passed reso-
lutions urging every woman's organization to select films
suitable for minors; to see that moving picture posters do
not show improper pictures, and that every school shall
furnish with the regular school work moving pictures relating
to history, geography, civics and the drama, both for the
entertainment and instruction of children.
Segregation of Colored People in a Moving Picture Theater
Held Lawful.
G. M. Luttrell, owner and manager of the Majestic the-
ater, Jacksonville, 111., and president of the Illinois state
branch of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of America,
was the defendant in two cases brought against him by the
Rev. Dr. Scruggs, on behalf of two minors, Grace and Gladys
Mallory, colored girls, for damages, because of the segrega-
tion of colored patrons in his theater.
When Mr. Luttrell was in the city at the meeting of the
National Executive Committee of the M. P. E. L. of America,
held early in January last, he informed me of the matter, and
I requested him to send me particular.s of the suits. He did
so early this month, and I embody them in this article for
the benefit of exhibitors generally.
On the 8th day of May, 1915, Grace Mallory and Gladys
Mallory entered the moving picture theater of Green M.
Luttrell in Jacksonville, Illinois, paid for tickets and took
seats in the section reserved for white persons. They were
requested three times to take seats in the section reserved
for the colored people, but declined, and finally the pro-
prietor was proceeding to compel them to take seats in the
section reserved for the colored people, when they asked
for the return of their money, saying that they would leave
the theater. Their money was refunded, and they voluntarily
left.
They afterward brought suit by one of the pastors of the
colored churches in Jacksonville, the Rev. Dr. Scruggs, as
their next friend, against Green M. Luttrell, the owner of
the theater, for damages, for not allowing them to retain
the seats they had selected in the section reserved for white
people. The suit was heard before J. M. Coons, a Justice
of the Peace of Jacksonville, both cases being tried before
the justice without a jury, the defendant being represented
by Judge M. T. Layman. The justice found the defendant
not guilty, and both cases were appealed by the plaintiffs
to the Circuit Court of Morgan County.
At the November term, 1915, the case of Grace Mallory
was tried in the Circuit Court before Judge Norman L. Jones
and a jury, the defendant being represented by Judge M. T.
Layman and Attorney W. T. Wilson. The jury returned
a verdict in favor of the defendant, and after _ the return
of the verdict the case of Gladys Mallory was dismissed on
the motion of the plaintiff.
In the case tried in the Circuit Court before a jury the
plaintiff entered a motion for a new trial, which was over-
ruled by the court and judgment entered on the verdict in
favor of the defendant, and the plaintiff took orders for an
appeal to the Appellate Court. The time for perfecting the
appeal expired some time ago, and no further proceedings
have been taken in either case.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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The case attracted considerable attention -among the citi-
zens of Jacksonville and of the surrounding country, of
both races.
Remarkable Film Showing Testimony and Findings of the
Illinois Senate Vice Commission.
An International News Service dispatch from Washing-
ton, D. C, dated February 10, conveyed the news that the
last scenes in a moving picture depicting the testimony and
findings of the Illinois Senate Vice Commission were made
on that date, in Washington, with Vice-President Marshall,
Speaker Champ Clark and Representatives Dyer, Kitchin and
Mann as actors.
The picture, which is yet to be named, will consist of ten
reels and cost $100,000 to produce. In its remarkable cast
are Governor Dunne of Illinois, Mayor Thompson of Chi-
cago and scores of other notables.
Beginning with a scene of the Illinois State Senate in ses-
sion— the first time, it is said, a moving picture has ever
been made of a legislative body actually engaged in delibera-
tion— the picture tells the reasons underlying the creation
of the vice commission.
The Washington incident which brought the moving pic-
ture operators here was the visit, in 1913, of the, vice com-
mission, when it pointed out that the "red light" district in
the nation's capital was as vicious as any city's tenderloin
in the country. Thursday's actors went through the parts
they played in 1913, when they closed the district and drove
the undesirables out of Washington.
Chicago Film Brevities.
"The Dumb Girl of Portici," Universal's big production,
featuring the celebrated Pavlowa, which had its premiere
at the Colonial Sunday evening, January 30, has been show-
ing to fine audiences afternoons and evenings ever since.
The engagement at the Colonial has been prolonged for
one more week, closing Saturday, February 19.
* * *
W. H. Bell, of the W. H. Bell Feature Film Corporation,
this city, left for New York Tuesday, February 8, on his
semi-annual trip.
* * *
Charles J. Ver Halen, sales manager pro tern, for the Raver
Film Company, arrived in the city Thursday, February 10,
and will make a trip throughout the Middle West in con-
nection with "The Other Girl." He remained in the city
until Monday, February 14, .when he proceeded to Min-
neapolis.
* * *
Joseph Trinz, of Lubliner & Trinz. this city, recently
leased the South Shore theater, 6851 Stony Island avenue,
Chicago. This theater seats 1,000 people, and an admission
of 10 cents is charged for features of all makes. Martin
Saxe, formerly manager of the Vitagraph and Biograph
theaters on Lincoln avenue, is now manager of the South
Shore theater and of the Paramount. Lubliner & Trinz
now control the Biograph and Vitagraph, the Paramount,
2648 Milwaukee avenue; the Knickerbocker, Clark and Gran-
ville streets, and the South Shore house. Mr. Saxe stepped
in to see us the other day and subscribed for the World.
He reported fine business on the entire circuit.
* * *
C. F. Hately, personal representative of President Aitken
of the Triangle Film Corporation, with offices in the Otis
Building, this city, tells me that the Colonial theater has
been leased for one year by Triangle, for the exclusive use
of Triangle programs. The first presentation will be given
at the Colonial Sunday, February 27, with Samuel L. Roth-
apfel in charge. Mr. Rothapfel arrived in the city Tuesday,
February 8, and left for New York Thursday, February 10,
after arranging for new stage scenery, new projection ma-
chines, new interior illumination and decoration, and also
for the illumination in front of the house. He will return
Tuesday, February 15.
* * *
At the last regular meeting of the Chicago local, Motion
Picture Exhibitors' League of America, held Friday, Febru-
ary 4, in the regular meeting place of the organization, the
annual election of officers took place, which resulted as fol-
lows: President, George Henry; vice-president, John H.
Frundt; treasurer. Wm. J. Sweeney; secretary, Sidney Smith,
and sergeant-at-arms, A. Balaban. The membership of the
executive committee for the ensuing year is as follows:
Fred Hartmann, George M. Laing, August Zilligan, Julius A.
Alcock, H. Lieberthal, M. A. Choynski and M. S. Johnson.
* * ♦
Harry Weis, manager of the Chicago Metro office, informs
this office that on the week ending Saturday, February 5,
138 theaters out of 646 in the city of Chicago were showing
Metro pictures on a regular yearly contract. The salesforce
in Chicago, which was completely reorganized on January 1,
includes W. E. Weinschenker and Wm. Weis. To save time,
automobile service is used in city work, and Harry Weis'
Metro car is a familiar sight in front of the theaters using
Metro service.
* * *
J. S. Skirboll, district manager of the Metro Pictures Ser-
vice, has returned to Pittsburgh, after visiting the offices
of the firm in Chicago, Kansas City, Des Moines and St.
Louis. Mr. Skirboll reported excellent business and stated
that the Chicago office now holds second place on the list
of all the Metro offices. It is now a race between the Chi-
cago and the New York offices for first plage, and the pros-
pects that Chicago will take the lead are said to be very
promising.
* * ♦
The program at the Ziegfeld for the week beginning Satur-
day, February 12, includes "Dimples," a Metro feature, in
which Mary Miles Minter is the star, supported by Thomas
J. Carrigan, Peggy Hopkins and other well-known stage
and screen favorites; also "Thou Shalt Not Covet," the fine
Selig Diamond special, with Kathlyn Williams and Tyrone
Power in the principal roles, and a "Musty Suffer" comedy,
with Mr. Watson as the mirth producer. Alfred Hamburger
has added to his big circuit the Boulevard theater, which
is now being erected at Oakwood and Grand Boulevards,
this city.
» * *
Theodore W. Komarek, owner of the Michigan rights to
F. O. Nielsen's "Guarding Old Glory," called one day last
week. He reported very good business in his territory. He
stated that "Guarding Old Glory" was shown at the Post
theater in Battle Creek for three days, and booked for a
return date. Tibbet's Opera House, in Cold Water, showed
the pictures for two days, and also booked a return date.
The admission at both houses was 10 and 25 cents. For
advertising purposes, Mr. Komarek uses a Deagan Unafon
with a pianist in a Ford machine, in which the streets of
every city throughout the state are canvassed. On the
top of the machine is a battleship float, which has proven
a great business getter. Mr. Komarek visited Chicago to
close with F. O. Nielsen for the rights to "Guarding Old
Glory" for the states of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
His headquarters are at 1532 West 18th street, Chicago.
* * *
Booth Tarkington, well-known author and playwright,
witnessed the opening of his latest play, "The Ohio Lady,"
at the Blackstone, Monday night, February 7. Speakmg of
moving pictures to a newspaper representative during the
final rehearsal of the play, he said: "Moving pictures are
destined to become even greater than most people realize.
Eventually there will be just as great authors of moving
pictures as there have been of books and plays."
* * *
George K. Spoor, president of the Essanay Film Mfg.
Company, has purchased the stock of that company held by
G. M. Anderson, former secretary. Mr. Anderson has gained
world-wide fame as the creator and impersonator of
Broncho Billy and has been with the company since it was
organized. It is not known at this writing what the future
plans of Mr. Anderson will be.
* * *
Fred B. Smith, of New York, at one time a secretary off
the International Y. M. C. A., was the chief speaker at the
Sunday Evening Club. Orchestra Hall, on Sunday evening,
February 6. During his lecture, entitled "America's Great-
est Sin," Mr. Smith made the following fling at moving pic-
ture entertainment: "I am no ascetic, but I do not think
there has been such a craze for cheap fun in any nation or
time since the day when they reclined on ivory couches and
the silver bells of Rome called the world to revelry. God
pity the younger generation growing up in homes where
even the older folks have surrendered themselves to be
fools at 10 cents per night. There is a new man in prepara-
tion somewhere tonight to rule Chicago. I can tell you
he isn't in the moving picture shows. More than likely
he is out on some farm in Wisconsin. Iowa or Illinois, and
as he does the chores he is saying. 'Oh, if I only could get
to Chicago!' He has a vision and he will rule the city in
fifteen or twenty years, while the rest of you native Chi-
cagoans hold the bag." Mark, the older folks are called
"fools." Did not the Great Master say that he who called
his brother a fool was in danger of hell fire? At the close
of his lecture Mr. Smith praised the Sunday Evening Club
';for its poise, open mind, wide range and sympathy." We
are sorry that he cannot be included among the members of
the club on his own showing.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLSMAM aad CLARKE IRVINE
THE CENSORSHIP QUESTION. ,
Ordinance Still in the Hands of the City Attorney —
Producers Meet and Elect Permanent Officers.
THE new ordinance as recommended by the Public
Welfare Committee is still in the hands of the city
attorney. A flood of letters from citizens urging not
only the abolition of the present censor board but elimina-
tion of all forms of local censorship has been received at
the city hall during the week past.
The Betkouski-Wheeler revised ordinance proposing to
give the local film commissioner authority to overrule the
National Censor Board appears every bit as objectionable
as the old board of censors. Perhaps such an arrangement
would be even worse. It certainly is not good policy to give
one single man the power of five. And furthermore, this
single commissioner would be guided in his actions by the
police commission and the city council.
It is the same old dog with a different name, or as one
of the local papers says in an editorial "that which we call a
rose, by any other name would smell as sweet." The city of
Los Angeles needs no board of censors, or a single censor,
no matter what he may be called. The police power of the
community is perfectly ample to suppress any improper mo-
tion picture as well as it would any indecent play, book or
photograph e.xhibited to the public.
As mentioned in these columns last week. Mayor Se-
bastian may ask the Council to submit the question of abol-
ishing the Board of Motion Picture Censors to the voters at
the June election.
In that case it is up to the motion picture people to see
that this and all other objectionable motion picture ordin-
ances are voted down. This should be comparatively easy
if the fifteen thousand or more photoplayers and studio
employees get in line and induce all their relatives and
friends to vote for the protection and mutual interests of
their industry.
The Motion Picture Producers' Association held a meet-
ing Wednesday, last week, and Tuesday, this week. On
Wednesday articles of incorporation were filed in the county
clerk's office and signed by twenty-five of the leading motion
picture producers of Southern California.
According to this document, the organization is a non-
profit, co-operative association and is organized "for the
promotion of the welfare of the individual producer and for
the advancement of motion picture interests."
The twenty-one incorporators are Jesse L. Lasky, David
Horsley, H. M. Horkheimer, Oscar C. Appel, Frank E.
Woods, Mack Sennett, Frank A. Garbutt, Henry N. Lehr-
man, H. O. Davis, P. D. Gold, Jr., Thomas A. Persons, Lee
'Dougherty, H. O. Stechhan, Fred Kley, Norman Manning,
D. W. Griffith, George W. Stout, H. L. Ken, Thomas H.
Ince, J. H. Blackwood, J. A, Barry, D. Whiting, Lloyd
Wright, W. Woodson Wallace, C. E. Millikan,
On Tuesday this week (February 8) the Motion Picture
Producers' Association met again at the Hotel Alexandria
and elected permanent officers: H. O. Davis, director gen-
eral at Universal City was elected permanent president of
the organization; Thomas Ince, first vice-president; D. W.
Griffith, second vice-president; David Horsley, third vice-
president; Frank Garbutt, treasurer, and George W. Stout,
secretary.
The campaign against censorship will be vigorously
carried on by the producers. Griffith, Sennett and Ince are
already preparing screen editorials for their coming releases.
The first Fine Arts film to carry a censorship editorial is
"Daphne and the Pirate," the Lillian Gish play, and the
announcement reads:
"We have no wish to offend with indecencies or obscen-
ities, but we demand as a right the liberty to show the
dark side of the wrong, that we may illustrate the bright
side of virtue, the same liberty that is conceded to the art
of the written word, the art to which we owe the Bible
and the works of Shakespeare."
EL DORADO FEATURE FILM COMPANY.
The First Production, "The Impersonation," a Five-Reel
Photodrama, Featuring Neva Gerber.
The El Dorado Feature Film Company is the name of
the latest film producing concern in our vicinity. Bruce F.
Bundy, the famous golf player, is the organizer and financial
manager of this company.
The managing director is Harris L. Forbes, who was five
years with Charles Frohman and stage manager for eight
years with Henry B. Harris. When Mr. Harris met an
untimely death on the Titanic in the spring of 1912, Mr.
Forbes went to California and became interested in the film
industry. He was first connected with the Universal Film
Mfg. Company as technical director, and later with Kine-
macolor, American and Kalem.
The first release of the El Dorado Feature Film Com-
pany is "The Impersonation," a five-reel photodrama feat-
uring Neva Gerber, who is ably supported by Lamar John-
stone, Rex Downs, May Cruze, Harry Ogden and Rena
Carlton.
The European war has been used as a background for this
picture. Miss Gerber plays the role of a Western girl who
is studying abroad when the great conflict breaks out. In
the filming of this feature Director Forbes was fortunate
in securing the use of the Cumnock Academy of Los Angeles
which is an exact replica of Shakespeare's home at Strat-
ford-on-Avon. In addition to the use of the academy the
graduating class of 1914, comprising the daughters of many
wealthy southern California families, played prominent
parts in the scenes.
The studios of the El Dorado Feature Film Company are
located in Pasadena, Cal., but companies will be sent to
various parts of the country to secure the correct atmos-
phere for the plays and novels which the new film concern
are to produce. Noted stars will be featured in all of their
productions. The present executive offices of the El Dorado
Feature Film Company are located at 40 West Mountain
street, Pasadena, Cal.
PASADENA EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE
For Protection of Mutual Interests and to Combat Needless
Censorship.
Pasadena exhibitors have formed an organization for the
protection of their mutual interests and with the purpose in
view to combat any needless censoring of pictures. The
first meeting was held Saturday, January 29th, at the Savoy
theater. In the meantime the Pasadena Parent-Teachers
Federation has been busy with a three weeks' moving picture
investigation and a committee has inspected all motion pic-
tures shown in the city. That this action was taken by
initiative of the local board of censors was denied by Dr.
F. M. Taylor, chairman of the board.
"I have made no addresses before Pasadena Parent-
Teacher Associations on this subject," said Dr. Taylor.
"However, I accepted a long time ago an invitation from
the McKinley Parent-Teacher Association to speak at a
meeting on Wednesday, February 9, and when I do speak,
I expect to speak plainly. I think it is a good thing for
the Parent-Teacher Associations to look over the pictures
if they feel so inclined. Certainly they are much interested.
Children go to picture shows more than their parents do.
However, I only know of the work of the Federation com-
mittees inspecting motion pictures through the fact that I
was asked questions on the subject on one or two occas-
ions by those in charge."
"RAMONA" FILM GIVEN PREMIER.
The W. H. Clune Production of Helen Hunt Jackson's Story
Shown for the First Time in Los Angeles.
On the evening of Monday, February 7, the Clune Audi-
torium theater was packed to the doors with interested
picture producers and fans, to see the first presentation of
"Ramona," the novel of early California, written by Helen
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Hunt Jackson, and produced by Donald Crisp for the Clune
firm.
The production is an original and new departure from the
regular pictures. It is termed a "cinema-theatrical" pre-
sentation of the story. It is totally diflferent. As a film the
production is quite remarkable. As a theatrical piece it is
even more so, the combination of the two working out in
a pleasing manner for the spectator.
The first flash was the short explanation of the cause for
the writing of the original story. This was followed by the
prologue, and then the first theatrical touches came in.
Slowly the dark stage was changed from apparent night, to
dawn, and the towering Santa Barbara mission was seen in
dim and purple outline against the reddening sky. Natives
emerged from the church and met others coming by. The
scene was silent and impressive. Daylight came, and with
it the songs of the happy people. Then the waning day and
night, still and quietly thrilling. Real mission bells were
used here. The prologue showed the first Ramona, and
was full of interesting scenes. After this came the second
theatrical part, the home of Ramona. The presentation was
a good deal the same, only the residents of the place sang
the morning song and there was more action. Each
setting was an exact replica of the one used in the picture,
and the illusion was rather startling. The film story then
followed and it is indeed a great story, showing the hand of
a master at the commanding place, and another master at
the camera. Some of the most beautiful scenes imaginable
were shown, and the sheep ranch especially was beautiful.
The third theatrical part was the heart of a monster canyon
in the mountains. Here the lighting and color effects were
wonderful. The action throughout the piece was good, and
nowhere did anyone watching seem to lose any interest.
INCE'S MEN IN DANGER.
Two of Ince's well-known men came very near to death
this week and escaped serious injury in the floods which made
hundreds homeless when the Otay dam broke. The story
was related by Howard Hickman, the actor, and Otis Gove,
a camera man, upon their return to Inceville from the
stricken district. Hickman accompanied Gove to the
Southern territory in the capacity of director, for the camera
man was sent to obtain some marine scenes in the harbor.
Having photographed what they wanted the men started
back in Hickman's machine. But instead of heading straight
for Lc3 Angeles they made a detour to the southeast and
found themselves almost in the heart of the flooded section.
Had they left San Diego a day sooner it is not unlikely that
they would have been swallowed by the waters.
UNIVERSAL CITY TO ENTERTAIN KNIGHTS
TEMPLAR.
Big Program Arranged for the Thousands of Guests, Who
Will Visit the Picture Principality in June.
.■Xmong the many associations, lodges, organizations, etc.,
that will meet in Los Angeles this season are the Knights
Templar, and their official program of entertainment for the
thirty-third Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment
which is to be held in Los Angeles in June next, provides
for a day at Universal City.
The Knights attending this conclave, which promises to
be the most important gathering ever held in Southern Cal-
ifornia, will number from six thousand to seven thousand,
and they and their ladies will be lavishly entertained during
their week in the southern metropolis.
On the morning of Friday, June 23, the midsummer floral
and allegorical pageant, "La Fiesta de Los Flores," will
take place. It is promised that this will be the most gor-
geous floral parade ever given in Los Angeles, so long
famous for its beautiful floral pageants. The visiting Knights
will invade Universal City that afternoon, where a special
program of entertainment will be provided by the
management.
The official program contains the following announce-
ment: "2.30 P. M. — Universal City. Entirely devoted to the
manufacture of the world's greatest motion picture films;
$3,000,000 plant. A visit to this unique city is the desire of
every tourist, and this afternoon will be set apart for tne
benefit of visiting Sir Knights and their ladies."
The arrangements for Universal City Day were made with
Vice-President and General Manager H. O. Davis of the
Universal Film Company by Motley H. Flint, chairman of
the executive committee and one of the leading Knights
Templar in Southern California.
INCE ACTORS IN AUTO SMASH.
While driving to Los Angeles from Inceville this week,
George Fisher, the NYMP juvenile actor, and Franklin
Ritchie, had a bad accident in Ritchie's big speedster. They
intercepted a street car and got the worst of it, the car
being thrown eighty feet and smashed. The two men had
a miraculous escape by falling from the car just as it was
hit. Fisher says he was dazed and remembers sitting up
and rubbing his head and he was told afterwards that some-
one asked him how he was and that he answered, "I'll have
a cup of coffee please!" Neither was badly injured but
Ritchie is mourning his car and depleted bank account, and
thinks that he will be more careful in his driving when he
gets his car from the auto hospital.
THE GOAT OF GIBLYN.
Our friend, Charles Giblyn, old time actor, star, director,
producer and all around good fellow, has a perfectly good
goat, but it is lost.
His surname has been misspelled so often that it has
become a nuisance and we are herewith correcting the error
for all times.
The last straw was added last week when a publication
ran this:
GIBLIN. NOT GIBLETS !
Charles Giblin. the Inceville director, wants it understood that
he knows his name is an unusual one, and he would be ever so
much obliged to the scribes If they would be good enough to
keep it to Giblin and NOT Giblets. There have been two slips
this way In the last few weeks. He says it sounds like an opera-
tion and he is really perfectly sound.
And the funny part of it is that he spells it G-i-b-I-y-n —
and not G-i-b-1-i-n!
AVIATING KALEMITES WRECKED.
"All is not gold that glitters," and "all is not safe that
flitters," is what Ham says, and he knows for during the
war burlesque, "Ham Agrees With Sherman," just com-
pleted, many incidents that will amuse the picture-loving
public were secured at great risk. Toward the finish of the
picture Ham and Bud found it necessary to make an aero-
plane flight. The machine secured was of the monoplane
type and had never carried more than one passenger. How-
ever, the comedians took their places beside the aviator who
was forced to crouch down out of sight. All went well with
the flight until they were about to land. The aviator had
been instructed to fly down to within twenty feet of the
camera to gain a desired effect, and when directly above the
camera one of the wires snapped and the monoplane dashed
to earth. Fortunately Harry Thorpe, cameraman, jumped
aside in time to avoid serious accident. Ham and Bud were
badly shaken up, but Le Grone, who suffered severe injuries
to both legs, took the accident philosophically, remarking,
"It's all in the game."
And now aeroplanes are quite common at the Kalem
Studios, for even after the accident Miss Helen Gibson
refuses to discontinue her lessons in flying. In a picture
soon to be produced she is called upon to make a flight,
and not wishing to be doubled has been for the past two
weeks receiving lessons from Le Grone in driving a plane.
Miss Gibson is now able to take the machine along the
ground, and has risen to a height of fifty feet. She is an
expert automobile driver and this doubtless has served her
well in her present schooling.
Los Angeles Film Brevities. •
W. Comrie Scott, the British Isles representative of the
"Flying A" and managing director of the American Ltd. of
London, England, arrived last week at Santa Barbara for a
short visit. Mr. Scott came with President S. S. Hutchison
from Chicago. He is the only London stockholder in the
.American. Mr. Scott declares that "Flying A" pictures are
great favorites in England.
The American has experienced a great growth in London.
The entire concern was, up to a few months ago, housed
on Wardour street, but since the photographic end of the
business took on great strides, a plant has been erected in
Croyden, county of Surrey, twelve miles from London.
Croyden is, however, not a suburb, as it is the seventh city
in England, with a population of more than a million. The
sales office is still maintained on Wardour street.
Mr. Scott stated that they had just closed a big deal with
one of the largest distributing agencies on the British Isles
which has contracted to take on several prints of "The
Diamond from the Sky," and the showing of this great
serial will be started there in the immediate future. _ A rep-
resentative of this concern was in Chicago a short time ago,
coming for the special purpose of seeing this serial and it
was on his recommendation that the deal was closed.
Mr. Scott reports that the American has very good con-
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tracts with Russia, Spain, Scandinavia and some of the
countries not involved in the war.
Mr. Scott will thoroughly familiarize himself with all that
relates to the American operations in Santa Barbara, and
when he returns to London he will be able to talk about
the players and the delightful surroundings in which they
are working.
* * *
The advantages of Southern California climate to the
motion picture industry, in official figures, were recounted
yesterday at the regular luncheon of the Rotary Club in the
Alexandria by Dr. Ford A. Carpenter, local forecaster of
the United States Weather Bureau. He said:
"The maximum sunlight falls on a very limited area, in
which lie New Mexico, most of Arizona and Nevada, a small
part of Utah and about half of California. In Southern
California the desert has been reclaimed to a greater degree
than is elsewhere known in the world.
"Our least sunshine (63 per cent.) is in May; our maximum
in August (79 per cent.). December and July sunshine are
nearly equal. Such conditions are ideal for motion pictures."
» * *
This we learn from Highland Park Herald: "The Famous
Women Film Company have bought the old Pope property
at Avenue Sixty-four and Robles avenue, and are completely
renovating it preparatory to using it as a studio." Oh, you
Famous Women!
* ♦ ♦
The Monrovia Feature Film Company of Monrovia, Cal.,
is making arrangements to build a plant to cost, we are in-
formed, $200,000. Amusement park with zoo, swimming
pool, picnic grounds, moving picture stage, 500 by 100 feet,
glass studio, etc., are part of the proposed equipment whicn
will be laid out along the same plans as Universal City. Ad-
mission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged to visitors
and an additional fee for bathing. The present officers of
the Monrovia Feature Film Company are R. M. Francisco,
president; C. D. Holmes, vice-president; G. B. Holmes, sec-
retary and treasurer. The above with E. L. Grafton con-
stitute the board of directors; another director is yet to be
selected.
* * *
Governor Hiram T. Johnson of California, accompanied by
his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Reid, were recently entertained
by Producer Griffith at his Fine Arts studio. Governor
Johnson and his party were escorted through the plant by
Mr. Griffith, Production Manager Frank E. Woods, and
G. W. Bitzer, chief photographer.
The party watched a scene in which Director Dillon
was staging De Wolf Hopper, Fay Tincher and Chester
Withey, and last, but not least, "Leo," the ferociously tame
nine-year-old lion of the Fine Arts Zoo. Leo, Bennie Zeld-
man tells us, evidently realized that it was his duty to per-
form for the Governor, so he loosened one of the sides of
his cage and gently strolled up to the California executive,
who in turn patted the king of the forest on his head.
The magnitude of the studio amazed Governor Johnson
and his party, who were under the impression that it did
not necessitate such a large studio as occupied by Mr.
Griffith to produce spectacular photoplays.
* * *
De Wolf Hopper has started rehearsing on his third Tri-
angle play which is called "The Philanthropist," and was
written by Chester Withey of the Fine Arts scenario staff.
The play will be staged by Edward Dillon, who directed
Hopper in "Don Quixote" and "Sunshine Dad." Fay
Tincher will play the female lead with Chester Withey,
Director Dillon, Margaret Marsh and Max Davidson in the
supporting cast.
* * *
F. M. Pierson is the latest addition to the scenario staff
of the Fine Arts Film Company. Mr. Pierson's first Fine
Arts play is "Betty of Greystone," with Dorothy Gish, Owen
Moore and George Fawcett in the cast.
* * *
Director Lloyd Ingraham is nearing completion on the
production of "Hoodoo Ann," and is preparing for re-
hearsals on "The Little Apache" from a scenario by Grant
Carpenter. Mae Marsh and Robert Harron, who played the
leads in "Hoodo Ann," will portray the star parts in "The
Little Apache."
* * *
Jacques Jaccard and his company of players left Universal
City this week on an auto trip to the Santa Barbara Mission,
where they are to make the concluding scenes in "The Wed-
ding Guest," a film adaptation from Lucia Chamberlain's
fiction story. The leading roles in this production are played
by Harry Carey, Olive Fuller Golden, Peggy Coudray and
William Gettinger.
The Universal Film Mfg. Company has secured the rights
of a new device conceived and patented by Ridley F. Taylor
and W. W. Wheatley, both of Long Beach, Cal.
The device is for the filming of cartoons and the players
are mannikins, which can perform the most remarkable
stunts. The inventors have been working on the perfecting
of this device for over a year, in fact ever since the plant
at Universal City was started. Taylor was at that time con-
struction engineer at the big picture plant and his associa-
tion with the filrn men at that time suggested the possibili-
ties of the mannikins.
« * *
To facilitate the making of Western dramas, a Western
town, complete in every detail is being constructed at Uni-
versal City. The town will be built along the foot of
the hill that overlooks the valley and on this hill are to be
constructed several oil well derricks and other head struc-
tures and several mine shafts and tunnels. The town is
being built especially for the use of the Jaccard Company,
which is engaged in the making of Western productions
exclusively.
* * *
Juanita Hansen, of the Keystone Company, has been criti-
cally ill with an attack of appendicitis for the past two weeks.
Her life was several times despaired of, but skillful nursing
and constant attendance by physicians pulled her through.
* * *
Baron Erik von Ritzau of the Fine Arts Film Company be-
came the happy father of a bouncing baby boy this week.
The baron and the baroness, formerly Elizabeth Pauling, are
popular members of the local film colony.
* * +
"Powder" is one of the latest features produced by the
American Film Mfg. Company at Santa Barbara. It's a war
drama with several really sensational battle scenes. Arthur
Maude and Constance Crawley play the leading parts.
A photoplayer in the City Council during the next admin-
istration, we learn, is the political ambition of local screen
players.
At a meeting held in Hollywood this week with Dustin
Farnum, DeWolf Hopper, TuUy Marshall, Tyrone Power
and Hal Wilson playing the roles of campaign organizers, it
was decided to finance a political campaign to place a repre-
sentative of the film profession in the City Council.
One of the organizers stated that with a registration of
sixteen thousand moving picture people in this city, a large
number of them being taxpayers, they feel that they should
have a word in the making of the city ordinances when ques-
tions concerning the moving picture industry are brought up.
Each studio in the city is expected to send a representa-
tive to a meeting to be held in Hollywood within two weeks.
* * *
Hobart Bosworth is to star in a new U feature entitled
"The Way of the World." The film is an adaptation of
Clyde Fitch's play, and will be directed by Lloyd Carleton.
* * *
Somebody told us that Ruth Roland and a young woman
belonging to the screen profession were "pinched" in Long
Beach, this week, for greatly exceeding the speed limit. Ruth
had to come across with five dollars in bail to appear in
court on February 6. My, my, how reckless we are getting
to be!
* * *
Another testimonial to the educational value of motion
pictures was filed with the City Council this week in a peti-
tion from the board of directors of St. Vincent's College, ask-
ing permission to show picures without the restrictions in the
existing ordinance. The amendment suggested is to provide
that established educational institutions under the manage-
ment or control of a board of directors or other responsible
bodies, may exhibit motion pictures in the manner now per-
mitted in auditoriums and school buildings under authority or
direction of the Board of Education. The request has been
referred to the Public Welfare Committee for consideration.
* * *
At the completion of "To Have and To Hold," the Lasky
feature in which Mae Murray is being starred, Director
Melford will at once begin rehearsals for the production of
"The Race," with Victor Moore and Anita King in the
principal roles. The story of "The Race" is founded on
Miss King's trans-continental trip.
* * *
James Young, the latest addition to the Lasky force of
directors, will begin work on the filming of the famous
Belasco play, "Sweet Kitty Bellairs," in which Mae Murray
will play the title role.
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World-Equitable Program
Fifteen Stars, ActUcd Personalities from Broadway Triumphs
Appearing^ in Dual Program.
FIFTEEN stars of the speaking stage and screen, actual
stars in every sense of the word, direct from their own
starring vehicles on Broadway and proven material,
owing to their success in former screen effects, punctuate
the World-Equitable releasing units during the last two weeks
in February and the first two weeks next month.
February 14, the Equitable will offer, for the first time
on that program, Carlye Blackwell in Samuel Hopkins
Adams' vivid and popular novel, "The Clarion," in which
Marion Dentler and a special cast of players appear in sup-
port. On the same date World Film will present Frances
Nelson in "Love's Crucible," a tale highly consistent with
its title. Miss Nelson was last seen in "The Family Cup-
board," and "The Dollar Mark," and earned stardom through
serious, sincere work.
February 21, Marguerite Leslie, recent star opposite Sir
Henry Irving; Cyril Maude and other of the stage's greatest
lights, will debut in filmdom in "The Question," Roy L.
McCardell's unusual tale, and which was produced for Equit-
able by Harry Handworth. The World will offer, at the
same time, Molly King, the dainty star of the Winter Gar-
den, Ziegfeld's Follies, and other stage triumphs, in "A
Woman's Power," distinctly different from anything that has
gone before it and a desirable contrast to "The Question."
February 28 will see the noted character delineator, George
Beban, in his most impressive play, "The Pawn of Fate,"
and Mary Boland in "The Price of Happiness," for World
and Equitable respectively.
This is Beban's first screen work since his successful
appearance at the Astor theater in conjunction with "The
Alien," which as a special release, measured up to any dra-
matic production of the time. Mary Boland completed "The
Price of Happiness" after appearing in one of Triangle's sen-
sational plays. Both Beban and Miss Boland add lustre
and quality to any program and are but incidents in the new
World-Equitable policy of commercializing their products.
On March 6, Charles Cherry, recently seen in a
Famous Players feature, will be seen in C. Haddon
Chamber's virile story, "Passers By," while World Film will
send broadcast on the same date, the noted British beauty
and famed stage player, Kitty Gordon, in a play of supreme
potency, "As In a Looking Glass." This is Mr. Cherry's
first appearance in so powerful a document and Miss Gor-
don's first appearance on any screen. The week of March 6
is, indeed, an eventful date in regard to the introduction of
-stellar material in bigger pictures.
On March 13, World Film will offer Robert Warwick in
"To Him That Hath," which is now in the final stages of
production and which will afford Mr. Warwick ample oppor-
tunity to display his versatile talents, while Equitable will
release "Man and His Angel," a Triumph feature in which
Jane Grey and Henri Bergman will co-star. Miss Grey
Scene from "The Chain Invisible" (Equitable).
recently starred in a Triangle production and Mr. Bergman
was the principal in one of Metro's pictures.
Week of March 20 will see Holbrook Blinn in "The Un-
pardonable Sin," from the World Film studios and Frank
Sheridan in a picturesque, red-blooded story, "The Struggle.'
"The Unpardonable Sin'' is of the society type, while "The
Struggle" is just what its name implies. Another demonstra-
tion of the new World-Equitable policy.
March 27, Gail Kane, recently so favorably seen in the
Equitable production, "The Labyrinth," will be seen in a
most unusual visualization of one of the real novelty tales
of the western world, "Her God," which has been in the
making for three months and of which the Equitable forces
are most optimistic. World Film will offer on the same
day, Edwin August in "The Social Highwayman," a con-
trasting fictional vehicle, now being directed by the star
Scene from "The Pawn of Fate" (Equitable).
himself. Mr. August recently staged "The Yellow Pass-
port" with Clara Kimball Young.
The first week in April, the final week of World-Equitable's
quarter, will be characterized by World with the release of
House Peter's first produc.ion of the dual program "The
Hand of Peril," produced under direction of Maurice Tour-
neur, while Equitable will end the period with the offering
of a tremendous triple triumph, "The Chain Invisible," which
will afford the debut of three noted personalities to Equitable
and World. Frank Powell, creator of "A Fool There Was,"
directed "The Chain Invisible." Brure McRae, one of the
most popular of stage stars, plays the leading role, and
Richard Le Gallienne, internationally famous author and
poet, originated th; story. In addition to the triu of per-
sonalities, Roy L. McCardell scenarioized the tale.
V-L-S-E Program Service
Big Four Will Book One-Reel Subjects Independent of
Features.
With the first release next week of a one-reel comedy
through the V-L-S-E, together with the regular releases of
the Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial, which is being put
out through this organization, it is now possible for an ex-
hibitor to get from the Big Four complete program serv-
ice.
That the release of short subjects by the Vitagraph Com-
pany through the V-L-S-E is simply the beginning of other
releases of a similar nature to be made by the other pro-
ducing members of this combination is a report prevalent
throughout the trade.
The first of the comedy releases will feature Frank Dan-
iels. This will be followed by comedies featuring Sidney
Drew, and reissues of Vitagraph's most popular comedies
featuring John Bunny. This order will be maintained in
succeeding weeks.
These comedies are to be sold absolutely independent of
regular features of the V-L-S-E. In other words, an ex-
hibitor can book any or all of these comedies, regardless
'of whether he is using the V-L-S-E features or not. This
policy differs from that which has usually been pursued by
other distributing companies which -handle both features
and short subjects, the one generally having been used to
promote the other.
MORE "GRAFT."
General Manager Joe Brandt of the Universal Film Manu-
facturing Company has announced that in accordance with
the desire of exhibitors throughout the country, who have
been recording the greatest success in the history of motion
picture serials since showing "Graft," this popular series-
serial will be lengthened four extra installments, making the
complete serial twenty installments instead of sixteen, as
originally intended.
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Helen Receives a Present
"Black Beauty" Abandons Sawdust Arena to Share Perils
of Railroad Pictures With Helen Gibson.
THE joys of the free street parade and the noisy circus
band are no more for "Black Beauty." That famous
steed of the sawdust circle is the latest "star" to be lured
to the motion picture fold. With or without his consent,
"Rlack Beauty" will spend the remainder of his days in the
and will appear in productions under the direction of S.
Rankin Drew, specially written for her.
Helen Gibson in "Hazards of Helen" Series.
silent drama, for Kalem has purchased him from the Robin-
son Brothers Show and signed him to a life contract to
support Helen Gibson in "The Hazards of Helen."
The problem of finding the right horse to use in the
"Hazards" in which. Helen Gibson will be seen in both rail-
road and equestrian feats was a difficult one because of the
necessity of finding an animal who would not become un-
controllable when* brought too close to speeding railroad
trains. Many had been tried unsuccessfully when Helen
Gibson learned that "Black Beauty," who had been her
mount when she was the daring star of the Miller Brothers
101 Ranch Show, was wintering with the Robinson Brothers
Show in California. Negotiations were quickly completed,
though it is said that "Black Beauty's" purchase price would
make a satisfactory one-year contract for many a famous
screen star.
"Black Beauty" will make his screen debut in "A Race for
Life," a one reel "Hazard of Helen" scheduled for release
Saturday, March 11. In this episode Helen Gibson, in
bewitching riding togs, is displaying her ability as a horse-
woman on the bucking "Black Beauty" when she learns that
a runaway engine is carrying its helpless engineer to certain
death at the Mojave River, where the bridge has been swept
away by the floods. With Robyn Adair, Helen takes a peri-
lous short-cut over hill and dale, jumping many obstacles,
and reaches a point in the tracks at the time the engine does.
Running a breath-catching race for a few seconds, the two
riders are about to be outdistanced by the engine when
Helen swings to the horse mounted by Adair, and standing
on the latter's shoulders, grasps the edge of the engine and
swings aboard. The engine is brought to a stop on the brink
of the river bank. Incidentally, this "Hazard" gives picture
followers their first glimpse of the havoc wrought by the
recent floods around Los Angeles.
ANITA STEWART STARTS WORK WITH S. RANKIN
DREW.
The announcement that Anita Stewart, one of the most
popular photoplayers in the world, has signed a new con-
tract with the Vitagraph Company of America, for an indefin-
ite period, sets at rest the various rumors that she will
pose for some other producing company. Despite offers
from several sources that proved attractive from a financial
standpoint. Miss Stewart declined to leave the company
which gave her the first start up the ladder of film fame.
In declining the many offers, however, Miss Stewart voiced
the appreciation and thanks she felt for the offers, but her
personal interest in the Vitagraph has proven greater than
money considerations. Big plans are being made for Anita.
She has resumed work at the home studios in Flatbush
Jay Hunt With Universal
IF IT is true that it takes a man of many parts to make
a successful producer of motion pictures, perhaps that
answers the question as to the reason back of Jay
Hunt's undoubted success in the field of motion pictures.
For, of all the present members of the Universal's Pacific
Coast producing staff, it is doubtful whether there is another
producer whose train-
ing has been distributed
over as wide a range as
has that of this producer
of everything from com-
edy to animal melo-
dramas.
Hunt was born in
Philadelphia and it was
in that city that he re-
ceived his early educa-
tion. Until he had pass-
ed man's estate, it had
been his ambition to be
admitted to the practice
of law. He studied with
this end in view, but
about the time he was
to be admited to the bar,
he changed his mind and
took up the study of art,
for which he found he
had unusual talent. He
continued in this new
pursuit until he proved
the truth of the old ad-
age that "art is long and
Jay Hunt.
life is fleeting," when he became interested in the stage.
Thus far he seemed to be searching about, as most of us
are doing, for a medium of expressing that subtle some-
thing that most people feel. In his choice of the stage,
however, he appeared to be more fortunate than the aver-
age, fo.r to few is it given that they find their proper
niche in three trials.
His first work behind the footlights was in a minor part
with John Drew in Philadelphia. From that time, his suc-
cess seemed to be assured and it was not long before he
was sharing dressing rooms with-.such men as Sothern, Otis
Skinner, John Mason, Francis Wilson and others of their
standing, and for a time he acted in the capacity of com-
edian and stage director for E. H. Sothern.
In June, 1910, Hunt was offered his first place in the
silent drama. At that time, the Vitagraph company placed
him in their New York studios as producer. He remained
with that company until 1913, when he came west to
Inceville, there to make pictures for the New York Motion
Picture Co. Leaving the Santa Monica studios of that
organization, he was for a short time producer for David
Horsley in Los Angeles, where he directed ths; action of
Crane Wilbur.
In the summer of 1915, he joined the Universal's producitig
staff at their west coast studios, where he was put _ in
charge of the Murdock MacQuarrie company, directing
the action of that character player. Later he was trans-
ferred to another of the Universal releases, where he began
the making of animal productions. He i.s still serving in
that capacity with Paul Bourgeois and Rex De Rosselli,
handling the animals under his direction.
Thus far his productions in the motion picture field have
been attended by unusual success, which reputation has
followed him to the Universal ranks, where he is now re-
garded as one of the best producers on the staff.
BLUEBIRD MUSIC PROGRAMS.
With the Carl Fischer Music Co. a contract has been
signed by General Manager M. H. Hoffman, of Bluebird
Photoplays, whereby this standard music house will compile
special music for all Bluebird releases. The worries of the
orchestra leader or pianist will be nil when "Bluebird Day"
arrives on the weekly schedule, for with each release will
be shipped (on a slight rental basis) specially arranged or
compiled music with parts enough to supply musicians to
the number of thirty-five.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1289
AN OLD leech in new form is attacking the motion pic-
ture business in the guise of the wolf in sheep's clothing.
This is found on all sides — for and against censorship,
for and against the Constitution of the United States — but al-
\va)-s upon the side of fat fees and other personal gains. The
name of the leech is lawyer. He is the parasite of the business.
He helps to make and helps to break contracts. He points
to the avenue for the preservation of public morals and
then defends those opposed to it. He advises the owner of
the theater and lures the tenant; then he milks the tenant
and lures the owner into further difficulties. He defends
himself behind the professional cloak with no etiquette touch-
ing his scale of fees. As an ethic he is a wonder. As a
parliamentarian he is supreme. He fits in on any old side,
at any old time and always floats to the top. Look out for
him. He is getting to be a little too much on the nine-foot
line for the benefit of the motion picture business. We are
told that the foundation of all law is common sense. It
would seem that a campaign made upon that basis would
result in at least as much good to the business as the present
operations are bringing it. An eye should be kept upon the
lawyers and their ambitions should be curbed.
* * *
The Thompson committee which is investigating the
operation of corporation operations in Greater New York
has found that everything which presents an "off color" has
been inspired by legal advice. Lawyers have figured in the
investigation as thick as fruit in a plum pudding. The prom-
inence of the legal fraternity in laying the foundation for
complaint and in putting obstacles in the way of reaching
that foundation has become so pronounced that the daily
press is filled with letters from citizens protesting aeainst the
legal fraternity. It is not at all surprising that the frame of
the public mind has taken this shape. The legal fraternity
has for some time been following a path that earns disre-
spect and suspicion instead of admiration. The average law
student of today no longer aspires to the position which one
versed in law is entitled to. His one aim is to learn enough
to pass examination and be admitted to the bar. Legal prac-
tice is to him a second, third, or more remote thought. Sense
of pride in his profession is lost in the ambition to become a
power in politics, or get connected with something that will
bring him quick and fat income. He generally starts out
upon the theory that no man can be a good assemblyman
unless he is a lawyer. From there he reaches out in all
directions upon the broad principle that those who make laws
must be lawyers. The laymen, to him, are a subsidiary
species entirely subservient to the disciples of Blackstone.
* * *
To many this dissertation upon the legal fraternity may
appear as wholly foreign to the motion picture business. But
it is not. It has been provoked by what appears to be an
uncalled for movement at Washington by certain members
of the legal fraternity. Certain moving picture interests
have placed their case in the hands of lawyers who, while
posing as benefactors of the best interests of the moving
picture business, have arrayed themselves against the oldest,
most experienced and best qualified manufacturers, ex-
change men and exhibitors in the game. They have prac-
tically joined hands with the enemy. The one consoling
thought is that they represent but an insignificant portion of
the moving picture trade, and one of the chief aims of this
lawyer bill is that if a commission for national censorship
for motion pictures is established at least two members of
it shall be lawyers. Do you get the gentle hint? It is quite
natural to assume that should such a commission be created
the one who draws up and successfully advocates the adop-
tion of the bill will be among the first to be considered as
an appointee and the interests with which he has so adroitly
allied himself will probably name the second choice. It
looks like "you tickle me and I will tickle you."
* * *
There is another point I wish to drive home. The lawyers
bill is not a true moving picture measure. The lawyers who
have prepared and presented it do not represent people who
have the future of the moving picture business at heart.
They are people who have been engaged for years in the
old line theatrical business and they are in a position to grasp
the first opportunity to jump back into it if the backbone ,'f
the moving picture business can be broken. They did not ^o
into the latter business voluntarily. The competition of the
photoplay forced them into it. They never will give up hope
that "the legitimate will come back to its own." They know,
as well as Dr. Crafts knows, that a bewildering maze of legis-
lation and an unbearable burden of taxation can bring about
such a result.
* * *
With the clergy crushing it on one side and the legal fra-
ternity on the other what an up-hill fight common sense hasl
And yet the preamble to the constitution of the United States
reads "We, the people of the United States, in order to form
a more perfect union, establish justice * * * promote
general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to our-
selves and posterity, do ordain," etc.
* * *
Notwithstanding the bills they have pending at Washing-
ton provide that a branch of the commission on Federal cen-
sorship shall be established in New York the censorship
fanatics of Brooklyn have induced Assemblyman Ahern of
that borough to introduce at Albany a bill for the establish-
ment of a New York State Board of Censorship. The na-
tional measure provides for the appointment of commis.sion-
ers at salaries ranging from $7,500 to $8,000 per year. The
New York measure calls for a board of three men at $5,000
per year, and to make the pap good the term of office is
fixed at six years. This is nothing less than a bid for support
of a nefarious measure. It proposes to impose an unwar-
ranted additional tax upon the manufacturers and exhibitors
of moving picture films, for they must bear the burden of
fees which will be imposed to make the board self sustain-
ing. It is another step in the effort to crush moving pic-
tures out of existence. It must eventually, if made a law,
destroy the only real amusement the common people have.
It is a crime against them and devilish in design against
those who created the amusement. Where taxes are im-
posed upon commodities the producers have the alternative
of imposing the tax upon the common people by raising
prices. The moving picture people have no alternative but
to go out of business. Moving pictures are not food and
clothing, and the common people can do without them if
forced to do so. But let those who are forcing this issue take
warning. Of one thing we are quite certain. There will be
a new assemblyman from Ahearn's district after his term
expires.
« * *
A man who is most prominent in financial affairs in this
city, noted for his support of charitable institutions and his
interest in religious work stated the other day that after
reading the address made by Rev. D. Cyrus Townsend
Brady at Washington against the proposed Federal censor-
ship bills he was convinced that a conspiracy exists against
the motion picture industry, "since reading the address," he
said, "I have gone carefully into the matter. No sane man
can fail to see that this agitation is at least discriminatory. I
fail to see any merit in the movement because its develop-
ment thus far has produced only a gigantic picture of political
graft. This is amply shown by the multiplicity of censor
boards throughout the country. When I first learned of the
Federal censorship movement I was inclined to believe that
the problem would be solved, but since I have learned that
the local authorities propose to enforce their own laws as
well. I must admit that the crusade is not one of good faith.
I am opposed to anything that is not clean and wholesome
and that takes in any action that smirks of political intrigue.
It seems to me, and to many others with whom I have talked
over the matter, that to amend the laws so as to make it
criminal for any one to make, ship, sell, lease, convey or ex-
hibit an indecent moving picture film should suffice. This
certainly would end all discussion as to censorship and its
constitutionality and the advocates for clean pictures would
have a powerful weapon in their hands. No maker or
handler of moving pictures would desire, or could afford, to
be continually dragged into court. The people and the
courts would become the censors and convictions in a few
cases would purify the market more quickly than the com-
bined efforts of all the censor boards. We cannot deny that
moving pictures are a powerful factor in the amusement life
of the common people and they would consider it a serious
loss if deprived of it, which I believe will eventually follow
if the censor advocates are not less drastic in their measures."
LANNING REJOINS UNIVERSAL.
Frank Lanning, one of the best known character actors
in the Los Angeles photoplay colony, this week joined the
Universal forces at their Pacific Coast studios, where he will
continue to enact roles of the character lead type.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Spokes From the Hub
By Marion Howard.
THE Film Club met Sunday evening at the Brunswick
witli Gustave Frohman and Alice H. Grady as guests
and speakers. It admitted new members including Earle
Williams, Edith Storey and Edgar L. Davenport. The presi-
dent gave a resume of her recent New York trip. Mr. Froh-
man was introduced as one of a family whose name spelled all
that was excellent in the dramatic field. He talked (while
seated) about woman's influence in molding matters relative
to the betterment of the films and gave some statistics, declar-
ing less than 5 per cent, of the films had educational value.
He placed the blame on the managers who are indifferent,
or who naturally think first of the box office, and who too
often let others select their films, etc. He deplored the
"punch" idea and declared that the better class pictures
will prevail in the end. Mr. Frohman is erecting a two-story
building here at 20 Winchester street and will be assisted
in his endeavors by Mrs. Carter of New York City, who has
done good work there in the cause of educational films. Miss
Grady also spoke, as did Rufus Gillmore, author of "The
Alster Case." He is residing in the Hub at present. Mrs.
Florence LaP. Brackett, chairman of the inspection com-
mittee, gave a report of the films seen since last meeting
and the president told of coming releases.
* * *
Theodore Roberts has made another hit as Pudd'nhead
Wilson, and we liked it rather better than the speaking ver-
sion so readily recalled for its entirely novel plot, through
thumbprints, which caused undoing for the guilty. There
was one thing, however, which spoiled the afternoon for me,
and that was the unnecessary introduction of a hideous
snake in a cabin scene. It had no place there, had nothing
to do with the play and caused cold shivers to meander down
my spine, and, no doubt, others were affected unpleasantly.
Why snakes, anyhow?
* * ♦
"Who's Who in Society," presented by George Kleine at
the Copley theater, was laughable and more, for it was a
good detective story and, as in "The Alster Case," the real
thief was unsuspected until the close of the play. It is a
clever satire on the newly rich and capitally done by a well-
balanced company. Kate Sergantson is the image of Lillian
Lawrence, a Hub favorite.
* * *
To James S. McQuade's review of "Thou Shalt Not Covet,"
I want to pay tribute and say that it voices the sentiment
of all intelligent people who have seen the play. By all odds
it is the strongest of its kind seen here. It impressed rne
at the "Big Four" run-oflf so much that I made up a party
of "fans" and went over to the Fenway to see it more in
detail. Tyrone Power seems made for the part, and he had
the house with him all through, after seeing the impossible
woman he was tied to. There were thrills enough to hold
the closest attention of all, but what impressed me deeply
was the fine character of the man amid temptation which
seldom comes to any human being and which not one in ten
thousand could resist. It was superbly done and left a good
taste in the mouth. One of my party who seemed bent on
lookmg for defects made the remark that she thought the
man's beard ought to grow a bit after that stay on the
Island. Kathlyn Williams did a fine piece of work
* * *
Another V-L-S-E offering was "The Island of Surprise,"
featuring William Courtenay, well supported by a capable
company. Here was another case of mind gone wrong, but
with the hero this time, and two women instead of one as
in the case of the castaways in "Thou Shalt Not Covet."
Eleanor Woodruff does some pretty good work. I thought
the monkey well behaved. Great credit is due Paul Scardon
for the details, for never once did we feel that we were not
actually on a South Sea Island. A feature of the first pre-
sentation of the film at the Boston theater was the presence
m front of the star Mr. Courtenay, he being here at the Park
Square theater in "Under Fire."
* * *
George Kleine is producing some of his early releases at
the Copley theater (formerly the Toy) starting in on Sunday
evening with "The Lion of Venice" which caused so much
favorable comment when seen here within a year at the
Exeter. Cabiria is on now at popular prices and ought to
interest many who failed to see this masterpiece when at
the Tremont Temple last year. In conjunction are some
war pictures to me unnecessary, in view of all we read of
the horrors of this war.
* * *
One of the Metro successes, "The Vampire," was put on
at the Park Monday for the week and scored heavily though
seen here before by thousands of Mme. Petrova's admirers.
I think it one of her best efforts and never does the Vampire
in her assert itself unpleasantly. I liked particularly the
closing reels when Jane Lagrange is being shown the sights
of the Capital and the passing soldier by that young man
who stood for so much and who aroused the soul of the
woman. Especially reverent was the final scene, picturing
the Saviour and the Magdalene. Again we see in this pic-
ture Petrova's love for dumb animals as shown in the pea-
cock, monkey and kitten. On the bill was the long antici-
pated "Mme. La Presidente," with Anna Held making her
bow in the pictures. I was disappointed in Miss Held's in-
terpetration for she certainly made no effort to make her
eyes behave as told in the song so identified with her in
musical comedy. The rolling of her orbs was at times gro-
tesque and unnecessary. Still she was chic, graceful and fas-
cinating enough for the purposes besetting her. Good work
was done by Herbert Standing, Page Peters, Forrest Stanley
and dear Lydia Yeamans Titus. The French atmosphere was
carefully preserved and showed skillful directorship all
through. The film is preceded by a series of pictures of
Miss Held in gorgeous costumes and this took with the
ladies present. It follows closely the original play except in
the accidental undress scene which was quite proper, com-
pared with Fannie Ward's, for she remained on the scene
en deshabille most daringly, but it got by the censor here.
The production is a credit to Morosco and ought to take
immensely.
* * ♦
I cannot recall a more beautiful play as to costuming and
stage setting than "My Lady's Slipper," with Anita Stewart
and Earle Williams, who do such good teamwork always.
Never once did we get out of the atmosphere created by
the director and producer, Ralph Ince. It is a most preten-
tious series of pictures which will live long in memory.
Joseph Kilgour was a conspicuous figuer as King Louis, and
I thought Julia Swane Gordon an ideal Marie Antoinette.
Miss Stewart (who so strongly resembles Viola Allen — the
one of ten years ago) seemed made for the part and doesn't
she meet the camera well? She is one of the very few who
can stand a close-up without adding or emphasizing lines,
"but of course she has none. This was another Fenway suc-
cess. Later in the week we had our second Mary Page
episode and what may seem inconsistencies are pr-sumably a
part of the mystery plot. I wonder how they are to string
it all out to fifteen and hold our interest.
* * *
I want to refute a statement that our atmospheric condi-
tions in New England are not conducive to good camera
work, for the opposite is proved in the series of pictures put
forth by the Mutual Film Comp'iiny showing scenes all
through this part of the land.
* * ♦
I have seen some mighty good things at the runoffs of
late like "The Yellow Passport" featuring Clara Kimball
Young with a well-balanced company including John Sain-
polis, so long here with the Castle Square and other theaters,
always doing good work and socially popular. He looked
the Russian, who well deserved his horrible fate for pursuing
an innocent girl. It is the first villian's part played by him
here since "The Bishop's Carriage."
* * *
We congratulate the Metro on securing the Drews with
their clean wholesome comedy — minus slapstick. I notice
when the announcement appears on the title that all sit up
and smile in anticipation of a jolly quarter hour. We want
more George Ade fables, too, as they are a scream from
start to finish.
* * *
I was disappointed in "Diamonds are Trumps" for we ex-
pect something fine with the Selig trademark. All went well
until the close when the most impossible situation was pro-
duced with a young girl and heavy villain — a thief at bay
and no one put wise in a dance to the situation. A spineless
young cad of a detective was told to call at a certain hour,
but it was a clear case for the police. The finale caused
everyone to laugh audibly with the spectacle of the two men
with faces daubed as a result of a scuffle, the villain on the
broad grin, instead of being hustled off in the "Black Maria."
* * *
I saw a "Trip to the Fair" the other night at the Exeter,
and also "A Tribute to Mother," two good Universal short
subjects full of human interest and well done. Eddie Lyons
has an opposite a young girl who might easily serve as un-
derstudy for "Little Mary," for she is much like her, evi-
dently unaware of the resemblance as there was no effort to
imitate. Sever.il noticed this. The fair scenes at night were
w/onderfuUy well done and the little story was not incon-
sistent— rather human on the whole.
February 26, 1916
xHE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1291
THE growing tendency of American manufacturers to re-
lease their products upon cooperative lines, generally
as the so-and-so program has for some time been the
topic for discussion amongst the middlemen of the trade,
the exchanges or renters. Five houses of strength and repute
in the States, two hitherto unheard of by the English ex-
hibitor, have adopted similar plans for Britain. Three are
already in execution but two as yet — Kriterion and Fox — are
in temporary abeyance pending establishment arrangements.
Of the three in action the most illuminating results are
without a shadow of a doubt the Metro features released
here through Raffells. In the significant sense of the words
they have "caught on," particularly with the middle-class
exhibitor, and the number who have booked the series "en
bloc" — a procedure usually regarded with the utmost dis-
favor— is more than ample evidence of their success. Through-
out the country there is a stronger inclination by showmen
to see before buying and it is this one factor alone, the smart
organization of trade shows in London and the provinces
where the exhibitor can see one or all of the program that
has laid the foundation of the Metro system. There have
been and are now upon the British market American films
comparable with the best imported that have turned out
financial failures through nothing more than faulty handling.
* * *
Somewhere, somehow, sometime, hidden away under iden-
tity tantalizingly anonymous there is a mysterious person-
ality entombed within the prison walls of an American film
house in Shaftesbury avenue who even in these days of
winged progress sits and ruminates. He professionally de-
scribes himself as a "rum 'un" but his bitterest critics do not
countenance any natural eccentricity and I really cannot think
the appellation was chosen to imply a preference in intoxi-
cants. Yet when he relates to his clients the following
experience their comments invariably take the form of a mild
diatribe upon temperance. Nevertheless it is not without
its moral to traveling e.xchangemen. To use his own words,
the "new -un" was ten "quid" short when reckoning up his
accounts in Glasgow the other Tuesday. He had only just
arrived by the midnight express from St. Pancras so none
of his Scottish friends could have had time to "initiate"
him. The "rum 'un" ruminated more furiously than ever he
had done before at number one-si.x-six. During the course
of the day the London office was surprised to receive a tele-
gram from him which read: — "Please wire ten pounds. Have
had pocket picked." The money was sent together with a
very humorous query, much too personal to print but which
he of the "double mask" will show to his American friends
if they are strong enough in persuasive power. And the
whole truth of the matter was the cashier in London had not
handed the "rum 'un" his expense money on the previous
Monday afternoon and since his joy at not losing ten pounds
simmered down the "rum 'un" has been further ruminating
the point.
* * *
The "cabby house" is the filthy pseudonym bestowed by
viewers to the premises of D. Horsely at 95 Wardow street,
London. A "house-warming" party was held last Wednesday
by D. W. Russell when he introduced the first cub comedies.
* * *
That there is often more danger in the name of a film
than in the story itself, was recently evinced by the cur-
tailed careers of two visualizations of notorious novels. A
London renting-house this week announces a kinema trans-
lation of Hubert Wales' book "The Yoke" which was banned
and even prohibited from private circulation a decade ago.
The production as a picture is harmless but its name is
the most dangerous one could choose from the library list
and unless there is a titular change it is unlikely the film
will be seen in public.
* * *
The customs returns for last year in the film industry are
now available and show a considerable increase upon previous
years despite the war. Upon the stock imported to Britain
the U. S. A., as usual, comes first with £1,113,000 out of the
total of il,210,000. France is next with £69,000. while the
other countries are represented together with £28,000 worth
of imports. From these it will be noticed there were a
considerable number of re-exports, i. e., films exported after
arrival and viewing on the London market. 'These account
for something like £169,000.
* . * *
The newspaper-reading public of the country has been
treated during the past week to details of a performance of
"Oliver Twist" in a Los Angeles theater starring Sir Herbert
Tree, Constance Collier and Charles Chaplin. Gratuitous
publicity campaigns of this kind invariably have their humor-
ous side. Apart from confidential assertions by scribes who
"positively know" that Charlie was born in nine different
towns, that he was educated alternatively at a Quaker school
and a Grammar school one writer worries his mind, and the
public's, with the query — "Is Charlie of military age? And
if so will he — ? Yet I don't know if that would be well.
Those feet!"
London Trade Topics.
The Vitagraph Company, having decided to undertake its
own hiring witli exhibitors upon the Blue Ribbon and Broad-
way features, is making hurried preparations for the launch-
ing of its first serial "The Goddess." It will most likely bq
released here in May and the publicity campaign will be an
exhaustive one to a degree, not one but several daily news-
papers having agreed to display a literary version of the
picture concurrently with the appearance of each installment.
An unusual testimony to the story as a journalistic attraction
is furnished by the fact that some editors are paying for jt
at usual fiction rates. That new press agent of theirs is
some hypnotist.
* ♦ *
"The Second Mrs. Tangueray," considered by dramatic
critics to be Sir Arthur Pinero's greatest play haj been bio-
graphed in London with Sir George Alexander in his original
role. Others in the film are Hilda Moore, Marie Hemingway
and Mpry Rooke. It will be released here in May.
* * *
A circumstance acclaimed in the trade with the utmost
satisfaction is the announced appearance in the States under
the auspices of the Universal Company of two subjects by the
London Film Co.
* * *
The Holmfroth Producing Company have made arrange-
ments with Nat Gould, the well-known author of turf and
sporting stories to adapt certain of his works to the exigen-
cies of the screen. A start will be made in the early Spring
at the company's studios in Yorkshire.
* • «
"The finest emotional actor on the screen" is the neat
tribute paid to Henry B. Walthall upon his performance in
"The Avenging Conscience" by the dramatic critic of the
"London Evening News."
* * *
The actor Henri de Vries and his wife left London last
week for New York where besides appearing in a theatrical
production he will fulfill a short engagement in motion pic-
tures. His scripts will be selected from several in his
possession at the present time, most possibly "Submarine
F7," one of the adventures of "Arsene Lupin," and a success-
ful topical playlet doing the vaudeville halls here, entitled
"War-Mates."
* * *
D. W. G.'s "Birth of a Nation" has been withdrawn from
the Scala theater and it is likely to make a provincial tour
under the auspices of a leading vaudeville circuit before re-
appearing in town.
* * *
Stanley Bishop of the Globe Film Company of London
has brought back with him from the States the first of the
Irene Fenwick features which he will release along with the
Billy Merson comedies the firm are diligently producing here.
* * *
The term "commuter" given in its plurality as the title
of an excellent Kleine comedy is seriously puzzling our
trade viewers. It has already had a dozen different inter-
pretations at the trade show the other day, each as distant
from the real meaning as the title is from the character of
the play. The dictionary definition of commute is "to modify
and is one generally used in legal or judicial parlance. Prob-
ably it may have a different construction in the States but
after one has seen the film the inappropriateiiess of the
title in its English sense is marked. In the art of film makmg
the title is a factor of first-rate importance. The only reason
why some films ever get on to the public screen is because
they have good titles, but it seems often the idea of manu-
facturers that if the production is good any old designation
will assume the same quality. ^ ^ gUTCLIFFE. '
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Advertising- for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Have Some Decency.
MAYBE you do not care a whoop what people think of you ; even
if you don't, have a little regard tor the other man, the man who
does have a respect for himself and his business. Don't seek to
create the impression that motion pictures are made in brothels with
courtesans for players. In a recent batch of material comes two items.
One is from Boston and is taken from the house organ of the Metro
agency. The other is from Seattle and is lifted from Tom North's
bright sheet, the VLSE Pals. Editor Furber, of the Metro Film Facts,
goes outside his jurisdiction to pick up a horrible example, not because
he has to, but because he knows that the New England exhibitors are
touchy. He says :
CENSORSHIP seems to have no terrors for some who have
donned the film armor if a page "ad" that I noted In a
Pittsburgh film bulletin signifies anything. Here the picture of
a nearly nude woman is shown in connection with a recent
feature production, the title of which signifies something for a
stag party. And to make it still more offensive and harmful,
it is announced as "An audacious art study that passed the
National Board of Censorship." Then it goes on to say:
"Therein lies the magnet. But far more Important Is that
which lies back of it — that keeps the temporary gasp doing."
When an exhibitor is encouraged into the showing of in-
decent pictures, and when I say Indecent I mean indecent in
name as well as in story, there is one miglity vision that should
loom up to him before he thinks of so lowering his stand-
ard, and that vision will be "CENSORSHIP." If any one
of the proponents of censorship could secure a copy of the
"ad" I mentioned, it would be a mighty weapon before any
legislative body. Never mind if the picture isn't "as bad as
It Is painted ;" here Is an exchange who offers it as ".4n auda-
cious art study that has passed the National Board of Cen-
sorship :" words that smack of the barker before tbe midway
show who announces "ZIR-A-A. the girl who dances without
moving her feet," and after a wild flow of adjectives warns
you not to tell your wife what you see inside. Can we afford
to allow cancers to eat at the vitals of our business founda-
tion?
"Audacious pictures" have no place In the programs of the
exhibitor who has the real interests of his business at heart.
"Can 'em :" you might almost as well advertise a leper as
your principal attraction.
That is half of it. Now go to the other side of the continent and
listen to what Tom North has to remark :
Appears in the Nude.
One exhibitor of Big Four Features has an entirely wrong
conception of what constitutes good advertising when he tries
to draw the public to his theater with hand bills heralding the
fact that Edith Storey in the Island of Regeneration "appears
In the nude." and "nude" is in very heavy black type and Is
the first thing one notices.
There are dozens of things that one could feature in their ad-
vertising of this picture without alluding to anything that Is
bound to make a bad Impression. Those things do not appeal
to any but the more degenerate and at best such things will
kill a picture house in a short time If advertised in this way.
There Is absolutely nothing in the picture to offend the most
critical, and the exhibitor referred to says so in a small line
below the word that really attracts attention. But why feature
this word "nude" if there Is nothing to offend or awaken Im-
modest thoughts?
It is plain that the exhibitor referred to really tried to arouse
in the minds of the readers of his dodger thoughts of seeing
something salacious and that the public would pack the house
to see this. Don't do it again. PAL. for the picture never was
made with that end in view and to the best of our knowledge
you are the first to ever feature this part of the picture in ad-
vertising it. You could have ordered a thousand heralds in
three colors on this for two dollars and they would have made
ten times the impression your poorly printed dodger on cheap
paper made. It cost you a great deal more to advertise the
way you did In this case than if you had used a few of the
heralds which go with this feature.
Perhaps you've been on the street in summer time. Some poor mon-
grel cur trots along. Some one yells "Mad dog" and the first thing
you know the street is in an uproar and the pup and some innocent
bystanders get all full of bullet holes. The dog wasn't mad, at least
not until they started to do things to him.
For some years now a few exhibitors have been doing their utmost
to play on sensationalism, and a few manufacturers have helped them
along." The public has been told that "This is the limit!" that this
other "Barely passed the censors," or was "Prohibited by seven state
censors," and the information is added that "We have It all." Hand
bills and some newspaper advertisements carry pictures of nude women.
Sometimes the exhibitor will go to the trouble of having these cuts
made where he could borrow or rent decent cuts.
And these same people wonder ^vhy there sbould be all thia
talk on censorship.
It is not so much what pictures are as what they are supposed to
be that Is making the censorship trouble. A few exhibitors, compara-
tively few in proportion to the entire number, spend their time and
a little money trying to make people believe that pictures are sensa-
tional and vicious. Just one man cannot only hurt his own town but
affect the judgment of perhaps an entire county. As a result we
are facing a Federal censorship. "What we really need is the equiva-
lent to the pure food bill as applied to picture advertising. Mrs.
Smalley produced an effective and telling allegory in "Hypocrites." It
taught a lesson, but it was treated like a burlesque show because the
average exhibitor advertised it like he would the naughty Parisiennes
or any itinerant "turkey."
Already we have kisses measured by the inch and gambling limited
to small footage. Just keep on advertising and we will presently reach
a stage where the properly denatured pictures will interest no one.
It pays in cash money to be decent.
Good Advice.
Luke Scott Is getting the Clansmans. the 'V-L-S-E organ In the Kansas
City-St. Louis territory, in better form each issue. In the last he
offers this excellent advice ;
Did you ever watch horses taking heavy loads up a hill?
One will strain and jerk, moving up a couple of feet and then
being carried back nearly as far.
They either will lunge into the harness on the start and
then with a strong, steady pull will slowly but surely forge on
up the hill.
Now watch the exhibitor who is playing any way to get the
money. He makes a big splurge when he has a special pro-
gram and leaves the other six days of the week to take care
of themselves.
In other words, he bases his entire success upon the quality
of his program and then does not 'thoroughly advertise that.
He merely jerks the people In once a week.
In direct contrast to this man is the exhibitor who is en-
deavoring to make every end of his business show a profit.
His house is kept spick and span.
He makes the comfort and satisfaction of his patrons a per-
sonal matter.
He carefully studies the market and selects his programs.
He makes a good sized spread on his special nights, but he
also boosts his house and his other programs and he does this
every day in the week.
He advertises in every new and unique way he can. He makes
his house pull.
His policy pulls.
His program pulls.
His advertising pulls.
He is constantly and steadily impressing them with the
fact that his house is the one which can give them the most
for their money In every way.
To create a clientele, don't Jerk them in for one night and
let them stumble back of their own accord.
And here's one point to add to the above. The man who seeks to
make business by advertising one real feature a week and trusts to
that to make business lor five or six decidedly inferior programs Is
making another mistake. If he puts half of his program appropriation
into a single show and splits the rest over the remainder of the week,
the people who are brought in by the big show may come again and
find the other-day programs so much Inferior that they seem even
worse by contrast.
Some anonymous exhibitor, who might be Mr. Scott, also contributes
some paragraphs on billboard advertising and offers the suggestion that
■Vlctrola boxes are Just the right size for one sheets and a date. Each
box will yield four good boards and where there is a chance to get them
they may be had at small cost.
Something New.
The Old Mill, one of the Hulsey houses, is using a series of "Mer-
chants Keystone Matinees." This is something that seems to us to be
brand new. It is not a new name for the old Farmer's Matinee. This
is something different. It Is nominally for the merchants themselves.
The Hulsey houses use the feature programs, but they realize that some
people are Just foolish enough to run contrary to form and to desire
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1293
iight, short subjects. They know, too, that in business hours men
have no time to loaf through a ninety-minute program where they
might drop in to see a reel or two and take a load oft their feet and
their minds at the same time. To this end they run a special program
of comedy subjects from half past ten until the regular matinee at
two o'clock. All short stuff and all light, just the sort of thing the
tired business man is supposed to prefer and generally does. This
Is for the larger towns and might not work well in small places, but
it brings the business back to where the downtown houses made their
first great appeal. You go to see Smith. He is out but will be back
in half an hour. You do not fidget around his office for thirty minutes.
You drop into a picture show and come back if you wish. You cannot
do that on a five-reel feature and lots of men who used to be regular
picture fans lost the habit when the long subjects came in.
And since the chief appeal la to business men. the advertising me-
dium is blotters for the business man's desk. And they are blotters that
absorb ink instead of smearing it all over the sheet.
Qood, If—
Here Is a good scheme If you are In a town where the telephone
company does not apply the toll system. The item is taken from the
house organ of the Orpheum, Aberdeen. S. D.
FOR OUR PATRONS.
A telephone has been Installed in the lobby of the Orpheum
theater, exclusively for use of patrons. When you are down-
town and want to telephone friends, just step into the lobby of
the Orpheum and help yourselves.
Anything that tends to bring people to your theater, whether It gets
them Inside the house or not is good business. Here the telephone Is in
the lobby and an admission ticket Is not required. A person uses the
'phone and goes away rejoicing at having received something for noth-
ing and still feeling an obligation toward the bouse. Do not merely
sell admission tickets. Be modern and otter service. That is what the
patronage of to-day is based upon.
An Independent Printer.
W. F. Thompson, of the Strand, SmlthSeld, Va., used to run a folder
program, but the printer said it was too much bother, so he had to
humor the man of types and get out a single page. For a small
house the single pager is inexpensive and effective, and Mr. Thompson
has a house that seats only 175 and a town of 2,000 to work to. For
the benefit of others who may wish to dodge folding and double print-
ing costs, the program Is reproduced. In the original It Is 81^ by 11
Inches, a standard cut for 17 by 22 inch sheets. It permits the program
to be displayed clearly and neatly and still gives room for a chat about
the features. This little talk is nicely made and does much to build
up the program pull. Where more than one title is used for a day,
the smaller subjects should be set in full face and not in Roman capi-
tals. The type need be no larger, but the heavier face will give greater
THE STRAND NEWS
PUBUSRED BY THE STKAND THCAT1CE. SHTTHFIELD. VA.
NUMBER 9
For llM week of Dec Z7th Vie Strsad olTen om of tbe
«nmtfe« prngnnu «ver offrred in aoy diy Duriod tbia w«ek
you wUI be able lo see any kind of picture ibat moM appeals
(o you. There vW be a wooderful fairy tale wblch will appeal
lo the fmwD-iip as weU aa lo tbe childm; a sublime Kblica)
tragedy, detective dramas, and soaeiy drwnas without parat-
lel, toflelher with mtrtb-provoUng CT>m«lie«.
Of courae you remeniber Aladdia and bia Wonderful Lamp,
that wooderful Arabian NIghti tale thai ibrilled aa well m
■muaed you wben ymi 'were a child Tbe cMiumca aitd aet-
tints io Uus elaborate pmductiou are true to ibe tale and the
lime li Ls net often that you bsve an opponuuity lo enjoy
sncb ■ ma^niflceot feature. Brinj (be children. — At tbe Strand
Mooday. Dec 27ib.
To me*t tbe demand of several of its pMr«Bt Iht Stramd
ba* made arrangementa to present a BibUcal traAedy. Nabet-
ler aelcction could be made ihiui 'ibe Shadow of Naiaretb'
which comes on Wedneaday, Dec 29ih. In the productloo of
ihia enthralling story passages from the Schptuiei have i
uaed aa a basis. suppJemenied with a few imajlDative sc
to carry the play to a tremendoua climax. Thia sublime pro-
'dnctioo baa been produced with due reverence for iia sacred
theme and will be appreciated by old and youn^
The strong story of a young man. i crook, but with a bean
«t gold, who rescues a child from a terrible fate at the riak of
his future liberty, ia one that wiU appeal to all wbo are so for-
tunate as to sec tbe feature at Tbe Strand on Frtday, Dec. 3lsL
'Alias Jimmy Valentloe' is a wonderful charBcier. ably por-
trayed by the famoos Robert Warwick. It t* a eoniiocing.
logical story- giving o[iponunities for strong, natural acting
COMING NEXT WEES
Jane Gray In The Uiite Gray Lady~
-Rip Van WinkJe-
"Tbe Gutching Hand"
THE UN0ERW00D-8ARR0W ORCHESTRA
WILL BE AT
THE STRAND
WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 27™. 191S
THE GREAT ATLANnC L PACIFIC TEA CO.
The Best Teas and Coffees
W. M. ADAMS. Aaxt Pboiw 60 SMITHFIELD. VA
The Daily Program
for the week commencing dec. 27. 191s
TMCO BANttOV*. L
MONDAY. DEC 27
"AJaddlD and his Wonderful Ljinp"
A gorgeous PictoraJ Vertioo of the poputer Arabian Nights
jlory in tfiree part*. Also
"HaziDj the HoDeymooners" - a food comedy
Admiadoa. to-nighL Adults, ISc Children. 10c
TUESDAY, DEC. 2B -
Elerenlh Episode of "THE CLtTTCHING HAND"
In Two Pans
Also "Counlng Trouble" and "Het Lnson'— Comedies
Admisaion. Adults. lOc Children. Sc
WEDNESDAY DEC. 29
"The Shadow of Nazareth"
The tragedy of the StriptureK a masterful production with all
- cast in three pans; also "A Lady in Dtsiress'— comedy
Admisaion, Adults. tSc Children. lOc
THURSDAY, DEC. 30
Twelfth Episode of "THE CLUTCHING HAND"
lu Two Parts
Abo A Good Comedy aitd ~A Wife's Way'— a Good Drama
Adnunion. Adults. IDc QiildreD. 5c
FRIDAY. DEC- 31
"Alias Jimmy Valendne"
Paul Armstrong's greatest play with Robert Waruick leading
in Ave powerful acts
Adulti 25c: Children. 10c
SATURDAY, JAN. 1
MaUnee.a30 Night. 7.30
"Told to the Rockies" —Two-pan Drama
CharUe Chaplin Comedy The Mosqueraden'
Also "More aad More'— Cocnedy
display and make the program look more important. It will be seen
that Uiere is even room for an advertisement.
Mr. Thompson writes tliat they have Metro, Famous Players, World
Film and other subjects and get from ten cents to a quarter according
to the quality of the offering, which is going some for a small town.
His partner, Mr. Barrow, manages the house and plays cornet in the
orchestra, with a piano and violin to complete the trio. It takes
hustling to make a 175 house pay, but even through the pre-Chrlstmaa
stagnation they better than broke even.
Has Two Sides.
W. H. Bird, of Fort William, Out., writes that he is out of a house
just now because the four in Fort William were consolidated and only
the largest was kept open, though there seems to have been room for
more than one. Two should have been kept going to freeze out In
advance possible opposition.
He sends in a novel stunt that has two sides to It, and he writes :
"I have read with Interest some of the schemes used by the
houses presenting pieces of film to patrons. My Idea goes them
one better inasmuch as I hand out a printed photograph of one
or more scenes from the feature then running. I enclose sam-
ples. I am an experienced cameraman and laboratory worker,
therefore the manufacture of these little samples Is easy and
the cost is small. From an examination of the prints you can,
no doubt, dope out the system of manufacture. I take out only
prints with cut or torn sprocket holes, so there Is no real
damage done the film. I splice the frames, make a negative
of the combination and then print from this, giving out the
slips in an envelope suitably printed."
Just what Mr. Bird means Is better shown In the reproductions than
can be explained In print. It will be seen that some of the slips are
but a single frame. Others consist of frames from two or three scenes
and a frame of the title. When taking the cuttings does not rob the
reel, the scheme is unusually good, but there Is always the danger
that others will follow the idea and be less careful of the parts taketi'
with the result that presently the reels will be all full of Jumps. Each
frame or series means the loss of two other frames. It is not un-
likely that the companies would be willing to supply the exchanges
with clips. Mr. Bird uses the regular velox post cards, cutting them
up to suit. It would probably be cheaper to use the double weight
paper, which come with unprlnted back and therefore sells for less
In proportion to the area. The idea Is decidedly Ingenious, and If Mr.
Bird has any more schemes we should like to hear from him. He
should be able to send In house stuff, pretty soon. A man who can do
things Is apt to be In demand.
Complete.
The Majestic, Grand Junction, Colo., usually does keep a hustle on. A
new Idea is a detail program in Its house sheet. It does not date the
days, but otherwise the scheme Is good. It looks something like this :
SUNDAY
PARAMOUNT DAT
Blanche Sweet in "The Secret Sin"
5 reels
Prices Matinee and Night 5 and 15c
Time 7.15 8.30 9.45
MONDAY
UNIVERSAL BROADWAY
Hohart Bosworth in "Colorado"
5 reels
Animated Weekly 1 reel
Prices : Matinee. 5 and 10c
Night, 5 and 15c
7.15 8.15 10 Six Reels
Correct.
A correspondent who has nothing to do with the exhibiting and
writes on other matters and adds, "I enclose an advertisement I clipped
from a paper. I don't think much of a house that features the value
of its prizes rather than the value of Its program, do you?" Most
assuredly we do not, but a lottery banks on the value of Its prizes and
this house seems to be running a lottery and using the pictures ag a
1294
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
subterfuge. Some day the lottery manager will be talking to the
Judge, but not until be has had time to do more than his share toward
putting the pictures out of business.
A Bulletin.
A. M. Welllver, of the Colonial, Muncy, Pa., sends in his weekly
Bulletin, wbich Is merely a one page program about ten by twelve. He
does not explain how he works it, but presumably it Is distributed by
boys. The part reproduced shows only the program proper. Above
program J^cr l^oeli of ^aTLuar"^ 10 — 15
Monday, January 'O
drktnatlc feature
1— SIk'Wiiib Ibe UMal happeriitiUH
Bill I* fi*tl'. Biograiib preatnin
Mury Ctfnri
*tN LOVE'S OWN WAY'
Three acta, tb)s tratoru made n tn^mtndioui hit on UrOiKittij lost «i
IkvoTlWit lo tbe "CAPTIVE nAIDEN" viim a^jod-
Tuesday, January II
Totci 'diwre and MacK'-utTii.? Coui-ot i.i K:»l(;iirs j •- ■
"FOR HIGH STAKeS"-T«''»<^tH p.tbt WmUt «•.
o(theH.<v H.iebio Mack in a pk-nslnt- Vmigraph comedy
-THE SHEWfFS TRAP" a 6iie western tealure,
Wednesday, January 12
Coy Cfornlis mr* A nn i N listen In llm 6 rat prcACntillioti of
THE NIGHT OF THE EWBASSY B*LL"-an cicclleni play with mngoificent co^
ti>ai.r!i. tivo ;Lcl* FiDo cast IB "Tb» BoBtymwii Paer' — .i Vilagrnph comedy worth while Sel'g pre
senls Tom Mn the biK Western hero in "Thetsislt" A. L. Don the funnieat ol tbe Lubio StiH.k
Company In "Up A(tlu( ll*.
TMURSDAV, JAN. 13
EsDinny pr«s^nta Elizabeth Finder onJ Chnrles Pacy in the roost powerful drainB ot lo-daj ''Tlio
River ol Romanco," two acts. Wonrteiful c*sl of (be most iMpnliir Sellc players in "^ht
Uil liimcir,' a tenture that will thrill Pleasing ciut of Edison fnvorites in It Kir Be Yau,~ tin
conii'dy hit of the hour. Biff Mutual Master Picture ia tour acts addeil, admniission this Jay onl v
■titlu* Sc;tnBlil 10&
FRIDAY. JANUARY 14
Joe Ktng aod Vivian Reed are beitic pr.^onird m S.Hic's latrst and stnrtllnc feiliira "Thn
Sculptor"? ^^0'■lGl. IwoBCts. "Pilbf Hnvf e3"-aie World's erpalest weekly pictorial. Lubm
presents a big compnny of their stars in "Sli Pipt Drttm.' a comedy that is diOerent.
SATURDAY. JAN. 15
Vrtftnraph Broidway Star Featareln whKh appear* the World's famous rooi-ieolAr James Morrison
sophorWd hv Edward RlUas and a company of popular players in "FOR THE HOKOR
OF THKCRE^V.■■tll^eeacl6. Fine c*3t of noted Lubin laugh mahers in "■Whiit a
Cinrh ■■
there is a panel house bead and below another panel announcing that
the admission is always five cents, though a ten cent night is shown In
the part reproduced. With a more uniform type face this makes a
good model to follow.
Neatly Done.
D. Gus Schneitier, publicity man for the Strand, Providence, R. I.,
sen(3s in a full-page advertisement recently put out to advertise the
continuation of Paramount. Because he has a full page he does not
experiment to see Just how much type he can get into tbe space. He
lays out half of tbe page in telling cuts and in the rest he tells about
the people and the films, and says comparatively little about the house at
this time because he knows that If he can get the people interested in
the plays they will be interested in the house that shows them. The
advertisement is reproduced in miniature, not to permit you to read it
All But the Town.
The Eastern theater, "somewhere in America,'' offers a complete
mailing program folder, a sheet seven by twelve, two folds. One side
is the program for the week, the other side carries announcements
of the features and it is so folded that tbe two big features show on
the outside, one of them being pulled in to permit a space for the ad-
dress to be written. A cheap paper clip holds It together in the mails.
The scheme is good since it does away with envelopes and adds to
the advertising, and they give all tbe information any one could ask,
except the name of the city. Two samples sent show each about a
quarter of a post mark that suggests it is Columbus, but which one
is not explained.
The program section is particularly good, light line rule panels
enclosing each program change. Hours of performance, street address
and scale of prices all appear, but the prices vary from week to week
to match the bookings, some features costing ten and fifteen cents and
others five and ten. If it is at all possible, the bookings should be so
arranged that as a rule definite prices are required on certain days
instead of being changed to accord with the weekly schedule of film.
It is always better to let the people understand that each Monday
and Friday, for instance, are fifteen cent days. Then there is less
apt to be argument and mistrust.
One novel feature Is an organ recital each Sunday evening which
precedes the first evening show.
Hitting the Trail.
The Trail, the house program of the Star, Trail, B. C, offers this
catchline :
Hitch your wagonload of lonesome evenings to the Star.
Neat and good enough to be pulled up into prominence and perma-
nence. The editor says the patrons "ask and ask and ask" for the
program. This in a little talk to advertisers prospective. This Is
because the Trail is a nicely edited sheet, though with strong suffragette
tendencies. Evidently they believe in playing up for the patronage of
the ladies on the proposition that the men will have to come. That In
Itself is something of a suffragette argument.
Truth compels the comment that the poetry Is about the same grade
as thp* Ge'*~'^e Editor Carpenter blames on his office boy.
Is C. L. Present?
Mr. Laemmle should write whoever Is responsible for tbe Canadian
Universal Bulletin to use the brains God gave him, if he was given
any. The Issue dated Dec. 27 has been sent in by our local correspon-
dent. Page four contains a note in a column of gossip to the effect
that "owing largely to adverse press criticisms" the Farrar Carmen has
been a failure In Toronto. In tbe next column there Is a headed story
to the effect that Grace Cunard Is more profitable to exhibitors than
Miss Farrar. This is in exceedingly poor taste and whoever Is respon-
sible for this effort to make advertising capital from attack on the
wares of a competitor should be called upon the mat. It Is rotten
ethically and bad business commercially, for to attack the offerings of
another concern always suggests a fear of this opposition.
WeU Done.
The Gaiety Theater Company, Santa Maria. Cal., recently took OTer
that house. It announces the fact to the public through the medium
ot a neatly printed card. There Is nothing special about it, but it li
just generally good. The type is not fancy, but it is a little more orna-
mental than a body face. There is no display other than an Initial
letter inset, but is well set. The card stoclc Is not expensive, but It Is
good. It is something that the average man will like without l<nowlng
that he likes it or why. It Is parallel to the man who is so well dressed
that no one notices that he is well dressed. The wording Is like th«
rest, not too modest and yet not in the least exaggerated. The en-
velope, too, is white and of good quality with merely the name of the
theater, town and state, but it is printed in such a black ink that you
are apt to notice the quality, even here. When they get around to It,
we should like to see some of the house advertising.
For Mailing Lists.
George Editor Carpenter has a new idea for getting a mailing lUt
with all live addresses. He points out that most theaters pay for con-
siderable juice and that it should be possible to coax from the light
company its list of patrons if they are assured that the list will ba
put to no improper use. This gives a select list and a correct one.
A NEW HELP FOR MANAGERS
Picture Theatre Advertising
ly EPES WINTHROP SARGENT (Cu^Mltr at Arfvtftltlii lit Exblfellirt It 1W MttlatPlittrtWwM)
■rm - TEXT BOOK a!
f^^rU It tell* ail about
V^^B and paper, how
2^a paper advertiPec
*^^ ▼ tways. how to
but to show how the space is well filled without being so overcrowded
that not even an ardent fan could bring himself to read it. Here the
make-up is open and inviting, and a man may start to read a part and
finish it all because he finds it interesting.
TEXT BOOK AND A HAND BOOK, a compendium and a tuide.
about adTertising. about type and type-setting, printlnt
iw to run a house program, how to frame your news-
f^emeBts. how to write form lettert. posters or throw-
vays. how to make your house an attvertieement. how to get
naatinee business, special schemes for hoi weather and rainy daya.
Mr. Sareent tell^ all h*) know? and this includes' what several hundred tuc-
cessful exhibitors hare toid him. More :han iOO exampies- An introduction
and then 299 pages of solid text. .^11 practical because *t has heived otheT$.
It win bp'r Ton HiTiosnmo '^Jntbbnar'l ''^Indine 3v 'nnti. ooxtvoM 12^X1
Moving Picture World. 17 Madison Ave., New York
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1295
THE PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
INQUIRIES.
Questions concerning photoplay writing addressed to this
department will be replied to by mail if a fully addressed and
stamped envelope accompanies the letter, which should be
addressed to this department. Questions should be stated
clearly and should be typewritten or written with pen and
ink. Under no circiunstances will manuscripts or synopses
be criticized, whether or not a fee is sent therefor.
A list of companies will be sent if the request is made to
the paper direct and not to this department, and a return
stamped envelope is enclosed.
Here's Mr. JarrI
ABOUT eTery so often Roy McCardell geU a flash at the steam
gauge and sees that It needs a little blowing off, so he writes
a letter and feels better and it keeps us busy for eight weeks
afterward explaining that Roy doesn't mean that all editors are liars
and thieves. Please take that fact in hand before you read what Mr.
McCardell has to say :
I noticed recently in your Photoplaywright department a
dissertation. Inspired by exasperation, on "boobs."
Your strictures were mild ; a "boob." in his Ignorant sel-
fishness, laziness and Insulting suspicion, is the lowest form of
animal life. Even the photoplaywrlght who is supposed to
be successful is still a beginner, a student and a learner — In
the face of the fact that, in spite of many obstacles, the art of
the screen Is always advancing. Advancing in a way that
should inspire all of us concerned with its welfare, to keep
pace with the noticeable constant improvement in pictures and
their presentation. Though you spoke feelingly of "boobs,"
no one should confuse these pests with the sincere and hard
working beginners, who have the mental equipment to start
with.
I am sure that there la no writer for the screen who does
not devote a great deal of his time to the oftlmes thankless
Job of instructing earnest beginners (or those the established
writer believes to be enrnest) by guiding them past pitfalls
whose location the established writer learned by bitter experi-
ence, hard work, patience in the face of many trials, much
expense and many hitter disappointments.
I do not believe, and never have believed, that the average
amateur photoplaywrlght has any chance to earn his salt, no
matter how hard he may labor or how long and patiently he
may strive. With but tew exceptions, there is no place In
photoplay-writing for the average Person. I do not care how
many scripts the average amateur may write. It It not "What
have you written?" that is important, but "WHAT HAVE
YOU READ?" In other words, what Is stored in your mind?
No mechanism can generate more power than is fed to it. The
steam boiler must have coal, and the electric motor must have
a generated current. Therefore, allowing tor the exceptional
genius, who Is few and far between, no one is capable of
writing good photoplays unless he Is capable of writing good
fiction stories. No one is capable of writing good fiction stories
unless be has read long and well, has studied and has worked.
You think your department is for the amateur, but it is not.
It Is a great and constant help for the capable and the well
read men and women, who are already established photoplay-
wrights, or who are fitted to be such. I find it necessary to
have a reference library — my tools — that is comprehensive and
in which I have Invested a great deal of money. I do not
write a scenario that does not actually cost me at least twenty-
five dollars in overhead charges. It Is the same with every
other established writer. The advance of the photodrama has
been such that there is absolutely no more place for the
casual amateur in writing for the screen than there is In his
writing for the Saturday Evening Post.
And while you were paying your respects to "boob" writers,
you might have made a few just remarks on "boob" manu-
facturers— producers. Happily, many of these are seeing the
light. But many, especially among the long established, can-
not bring themselves to pay a fair price for a scenario or to
treat a trained and able writer with any courtesy whatsoever.
Many of the oldest heads of long established producing com-
panies cannot be brought to realize that hardly any director is
capable of both writing and directing a scenario. The director
who "writes his own stuff" must necessarily "stall," while
actors on salary, extra people, automobiles and other costly
adjuncts, together with the mechanical force at the studio, must
wait — all on pay — till the director-author Is ready to "shoot."
Very few of the big manufacturers realize that a scenario
prepared by a man who knows how, will save Its cost several
times over in time and money ; and result, and nine times
out of ten, in a better picture than the one the directot must
write or extemporize. The same holds true of feeble amateur
scripts, bought cheaply, from which the director is expected to
pad out a good picture.
It is useless to write or tell the average manufacturer these
things. He will only learn them from bitter experience and
after the loss of much money and prestige. Some of the old
and, at one time, money-making concerns, are on the toboggan
because their heads would not heed these palpable facts. Yet
the average manufacturer Is Intolerantly impatient of any sug-
gestion, and especially is he impatient of any criticism of the
most stupid and silly pictures that his concern may turn out.
Audiences may jeer them, exhibitors refuse them, but the aver-
age producer is perfectly satisfied, because he used to make
big money out of such slush. If you write and protest at
your pictures being murdered by Ignorant and Incapable "direc-
tors," who have distorted them to gratify their appetites for
"hokum," the chances are your letter will be burked by an
underling secretary ; or If you do get a reply it is generally
curtly to the effect that the writer has seen pictures of yours
that were just as had as the one he has produced that you
complain of. This is true enough, as the pictures he speaks
of, went through the same process as the one you complain of.
There is great Improvement, however, I am happy to say.
But self satisfied stupidity still reigns in many studios. The
average "scenario department" Is a collection of conceited In-
competents, no member of which could hold down a job as re-
porter on the Dogtown Gazette. Just yesterday, I received a
synopsis which had been held at one studio — supposedly one
of the biggest — for eighteen months ! It was the synopsis of
"A Jay in Peacock Alley," with the full scenario of which I
won The Morning Telegraph Comedy Scenario prize contest
of $1,000, a year ago!
So when you take up the "boob" question again, say some-
thing about "boob" producers. Don't be afraid, they will not
read it. They never read anything except the fulsome adulation
ladled out to them by their salaried press agents and sycophants.
We are entirely "with" Mr. McCardell in his statement that this
department is not for the amateur but for the professional writers,
but where In Tophet does Roy suppose that we found these pro-
fessional writers. We take beginners and turn them out professionals
where it can be done, and If others read the department well and good.
If it amuses them it certainly does not hurt them any and It does help
those who can be helped. More than half of the writers who are making
money today owe a lot to this department and are willing to ac-
knowledge it, and if we thought we appealed merely to the amateurs
we would go out and look tor a more honest job, but we have Hand-
raised so many successful writers that we knMo the good or part of
the good the department has done In the last four years ; a formative
stage In writing.
We would perhaps do even better if writers had more persistence
and did not quit because they cannot make Immediate sales. But we
do save the ones worth while because they have persistence and If
manufacturers of film would only do their share and try to make
real pictures from real scripts Instead of taking whatever junk
a director passes over, there would be still more names on the list of
the arrived. But so long as directors write their own stories or are
permitted to take the stories of their friends, just so long will there
he poor pictures and discouraged authors.
Measured Close-Ups.
Here comes a new one. A student wants to know If there are dllferent
range close-ups and whether the writer should specify an eight foot close-
up or leave It to the director. The question Is asked In good faith and
perhaps it bothers others.
It Is not possible to specify a close up on John and Mary taken ten
feet away. John may be three feet away from Mary or only eighteen
Inches. In the latter case the cameraman can come in closer and still
get both in the field. For that matter be may have a lens that will give
a proper field at ten feet and another operator may have a camera with
a lens of a different angle that will require only eight feet. To give the
distance of the camera from the subject it would be necessary to knoir
the exact placement of the players and the angle of the lens.
It Is quite sufficient to tell what you want to get and leave It to the
director and his cameraman.
Technique of the Photoplay
(Second Edition)
By EPES W. SARGENT
Not a line reprinted from the first edition, but an entirely new and
exhaustive treatise of the Photoplay in its every aspect, together
with a dictionary of technical terms and several sample icripti.
One hundred and seventy-six pages of actual text.
Special chapters on Developing the "Punch," Condensing th*-
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1296
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Projection Department
Conducted by F. U. RICHARDSON
Operators' Union Directory, I. A. T. S. E.
NOTICE: Each union is entitled to have its roster of officers, meet-
ing nights, etc., listed here once per year, free ot cost. Preserve
this list, as it will not be republished. The mail address of the sec-
retary should be included, and the address of the regular meeting place,
it any.
Local Union No. 320, Savannah, Ga.
A. F. Rehm, president ; C. C. Courier, vice-president ; J. C. Tyson,
secretary-treasurer ; Desmond Waters, business agent.
Local Union No. 360, Edmonton, Aha, Canada.
William A. Allen, president; Alfred M. Malley, vice-president;
Thomas Ormiston, secretary ; Charles S. Stuckey, financial secretary ;
Philip Barber, business agent ; J. McNabb, sergeant-at-arms. Regular
monthly 'meetings held last Sunday of each month at Gem Theater.
Local Union No. 199, Detroit, Mich.
John A. McDonald, president ; Sam Johnston, vice-president ; A. M.
Booth, recording secretary ; William G. Kennedy, treasurer ; Jack Ed-
wards, business agent ; Abe Feldstein. sergeant-at-arms. Meetings held
first and third Wednesday of each month at Musician's Hall, Macomb
street.
Local Union No. 279, Houston, Texas.
L. M. Andler, president; A. J. Bohne, vice-president: Wm. B. Green,
financial secretary ; A. Avolas, recording secretary ; R. L. Vanden, busi-
ness agent ; W. Kuuz, sergeant-at-arms. Meetings held first and third
Mondays of each month.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is an established rule of this department that no apparatus or other
goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the excellence
ot such articles has been demonstrated to Its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible to
reply through the department in less than two to three weeks. In order
to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less than
actual cost), will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by mall,
without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot be re-
plied to in the department, one dollar.
Both the first and second set ot questions are now ready and printed
in neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both tor 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot of
study.
Question No. 125.
Best answer will be published, and the names ot others sending in
replies ot excellence will appear in the Roll ot Honor. Theater managers
looking tor high class men will do well to watch the Roll ot Honor.
Explain how the rectifier is started, and exactly what hap-
pens in the entire process. Suppose you had a O. E. mercury
arc rectifier working on 110 voU supply from, one side of a
three laire system, and were ordered to connect to the outside
wires, thus jumping the supply voltage to 220, what would
you dot
Roll of Honor on Question No. 119.
The Roll of Honor on Question 119 consists ot Joseph H. M. Smith,
Fort Worth. Texas; W. C. Crawford, Brooklyn, New York; G. Betz,
Osgood, Indiana ; Wilson Hays, Barton, Maryland ; E. I. Wilson, St.
Joseph. Missouri ; Leon Brantley, Nacogdoches, Texas ; W. E. Bryner,
Springfield. Illinois; A. H. Cuff, Gravenhurst. Canada; T. Richards,
Blaine. Washington ; F. F. Bell, Palestine, Texas ; P. R. Dey, Winni-
peg, Canada; Seth Wiard, New Haven, Connecticut; R. I. Ogden, New
Albany. Indiana; J. R. Andrews, Burlington, Vermont; D. A. Davis,
Butte, Montana; James Pooley, Toledo, Ohio; Carl Schmidt, New Ulm,
Minnesota ; John M. Alexander. Ottawa. Canada ; Charles S. Stuckey,
Edmonton, Canada; M. Nosti, Tampa. Florida; J. H. Hanson, Whiting,
Maine ; Walter Collins. Tiflin, Ohio ; G. M. W. Richmond, Geneseo, New
York; O. J. Bean, New Bedford. Massachusetts; Leonard Pagenhardt,
Westernport, Maryland, and T. Glucksman, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Question 119 brought out the greatest number ot correct replies, or
at least approximately correct replies of any one ot the questions up to
date; also a large number attempted to reply to this question who
frankly admitted that, until 119 was reached, they had been afraid to
tackle any of the questions for tear of "exposing their ignorance."
Now that Is the wrong idea. As I have told you before, gentlemen,
there is no need to be ashamed of the fact that there is something you
don't know. Possibly those who have been operating tor several years
really ought to be ashamed ot not knowing some of the things cov-
ered by the questions, but, even so, it is better to study and make a
stab at answering, because if wou do that you will really learn some-
thing, and learn it in a way that you won't forget it in a hurry. If
you are wrong nobody will know it but the editor, and he will admire
you for having at least tried, and when the right answer appears you
will be looking tor it and you will remember it too.
The selection for publication lay between Brothers Smith, Crawtord,
Hays and Wilson. I think on the whole that Neighbor Crawford's reply
will best serve the purpose, however, and it is therefore selected.
Reply to Question No. 119.
By W. C. Crawford, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Question ;
Explain fully just what "flicker" Is. What is "travel ghost" and its
cause? Why does a properly proportioned three-wing shutter cause less
flicker than a two-wing, speed being equal ? Is the screen ever entirely
dark when the picture is being projected?
The Answer:
As the shutter blades either partly or entirely shut off the light (Now
don't say he is wrong there, because with the old two blade Inside
shutters the flicker blade of some machines only partly shut off the
ray. — Ed.) the screen is alternately light and dark, and it these flashes
ot light and darkness come too tar apart, or are of uneven duration,
the eye sees the darkness in the form ot a "flicker." Flicker may be re-
duced to a minimum by speeding up the machine, but in practical pro
jectlon it is accomplished by using a properly proportioned (as nearly
as possible 50-50) shutter, and not running the projector too slowly.
Flicker is more evident with a large picture than with a small one:
also when the screen illumination is high. As you say In the Hand-
book, the more spokes there are in a wheel (within reason ot course)
the less you. will see them when the wheel is revo-lved rapidly. The
same thing applies to the cutting ot the light by the shutter at least to
a large extent. Speed being equal, flicker \i;ill be greater with a properly
proportioned two-wing shutter than with a' properly proportioned three-
wing shutter, for reasons already exptained. It a film Is run In a
machine with the shutter removed there will be streaks ot light run-
ning up and down on the picture. The reason tor this is that when the
picture is pulled down by the intermittent sprocket, by reason ot the
tact that white objects in the film register more strongly in the eye than
will the dark ones, the eye, to a certain extent, follows the movement
ot the white object across the dark one. and that is what Is called
"travel ghost," though It is, ot course, shown in an exaggerated tornt
when the shutter is removed. In ordinary practice, travel ghost means
streaks ot light either up or down trom white objects In the picture,
and it is particularly noticeable where the white object is surrounded
by very dark ones, as, tor instance, in a white-letter black-background
title. It may be caused by several things, (a) Shutter not properly
set: (b) shutter blade too narrow; (c) too much lost motion in the
gears ot the machine : (d) too many "joints" between the Intermittent
movement and the shutter, each one having a little play, which in the
aggregate amounts to enough to give the shutter expressive circum-
ferential play. The remedy for travel ghost will depend on Its cause.
Yes. where a modern three-wing outside shutter is used the screen is
entirely dark, so far as projection light be concerned, three times to
each movement ot the intermittent, or twice where an outside two-wing
shutter is used.
[I believe Brother Crawford's reply covers the ground briefly and
with a very fair degree of completeness. There were some points in
Smith's, Hays' and Wilson's answers that were made a little more clear
then Crawford made them, but on the other hand, there were other
points they did not handle so well and — there you are.
And now I want you to understand this. So far as the Roll ot Honor
Is concerned it means that the man has the right idea — that demon-
strates in his answer that he understands the proposition involved. He
does not have to put it in publishable language to get on the Roll of
Honor. In fact some ot the answers which reach the Roll ot Honor
would almost constitute a case ot assault and battery on the American
language, but through it all I can see that, while the man does not
know how to tell It very w.ell. he does understand the subject under dis-
cussion, and that is what counts. — Ed.]
Where to Apply.
D. Moses, Brooklyn, New York, asks :
To whom should I apply for examination tor license as mov-
ing picture machine operator? Have had some practical ex-
perience In an operating room, and have studied hard.
Apply to the Board ot Examiners, Room 2518. Municipal Building.
Februan- 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Not a Bad Scheme.
J. H. Anderson. Carroll, la., sends in the following. I cannot at all
agree with him that it is a proposition suitahie only to be used by
"Jimmy the Usher." This idea strikes me as haying quite some
possibilities. The same tiling might very easily be applied in a way
that would flood the entire
magazine with pyrene, a
fluid which does not injure
film in the least. Following
is Brother Anderson's letter :
This Is one for
"James the Usher,"
as a real operator does
not need such a thing,
and as it is of no value
to the operator I don't
expect much space. In
the sketch, A is an or-
dinary hammer from a
clock, fastened to the
end of the upper maga-
zine ; B Is a small
glass vial filled with
lire chemicals; C Is an
ordinary piece of fllm
fastened to A and at D.
In case of fire, or the
„ . , . ., ■'■ast bit of trouble, the
first act of James, the Usher," usually is to run out of the
operating room. Should such a thing happen, fllm C would be
the very first thing to catch Are when the fire reached the upper
loop. Its burning would release A, which will break vial B
thus allowing the chemicals to run down between the flre guard
rollers and thus prevent the blaze from reaching the reel on
the upper magazine. In the new Power's magazine the space
between the edge of the fllm and corner of the magazine is 3%
inches with a 14-inch reel, and 5'4 Inches with a lO-lnch reel.
Yes. I think the plan, as outlined, is O. K. and I believe this par-
ticular thing could be very easily worked into something quite valu-
able. No matter how careful or how competent an operator may be
there Is always the possibility of accident and flre, but with modem
are traps the blaze seldom gets into the lower magazine, so with the
upper magazine flooded with chemicals, there really could not be any
fire at all. or much it any damage either except a mess to clean
up, since, as I have pointed out, pyrene does not Injure fllm in the
least.
No Cause for Alarm.
J H. Graves. St. Louis, Mo., says, in part :
I notice the I. A. T. S. E.. is devoting about one-fourth of
its entire new official publication to what amounts to a pro-
jection department. Don't you think. Friend Richardson, that
their trying to butt into this field Is rather absurd, after they
opposed the spread of knowledge for all these years? And
also don't you think it is rather ungrateful, and th^t you have
made a bit of a chump of yourself in plugging for an or-
ganization that is now perfectly willing to preempt your field
—if it could?
Xo. I don't think anything of the kind. So far as being 'ungrate-
ful" is concerned, why I have 'had a wide experience with labor
unions, and long years ago ceased, save in isolated, exceptional
eases, to expect anything even in the faintest degree approaching
gratitude from a labor union. It Is not In the nature of the animal ;
never was. and I guess never will be. As to what the official Journal
Is doing, why I have no earthly objections — absolutely none what-
ever, except in one particular, viz. : I have read some of the supposed-
to-be expert dope therein set forth and have found it to contain a
really remarkable number of misstatements ; so much so that one article
dealing with the location of projector and. screen was rather amusing
In its utter lack of understanding of the action of diffused light. My
objection is that the writer thereof be allowed to mislead operators
by promulgating ideas of light action which have absolutely no basis
in fact, thus hampering the work we have for years been seeking
to accomplish.
This is a big world, my brother, and there is ample room for us
an. The projection department of the Moving Picture 'World stands
absolutely on its own bottom, and I want it to stand that way. If any-
body can conduct a better department, by all means let 'him do It.
This department cannot possibly be, in any shape, way, manner, or
form, injured by any one, except through the process of evolving
a better one, and up to date although many have tried that, none
have succeeded. As to the future, why, as I said in the first place,
I am not doing the least 'bit of worrying about official Journals or
anything else except how to so conduct this particular department that
it may do the greatest possible amount of good to the industry, and
to tile moving picture operator. This department could, as I have
time and again told you, continue right along, and really not be
appreciably hampered, even though it never received one single com-
munication of any kind from an operator. How is that do you ask?
Why, it Is perfectly simple. There are, in this country, a very
large number of managers who have been operators, and the mail
from them alone is sufficient to fill the pages of two projection de-
partments, if I wanted to have it that way. Moreover the projection
department could turn around and cater directly to the managers and,
whisper, that would be the leally popular course, from a purely
business point of view, for it to take. But it is not going to take
it as long as I am at Its liead, and that I have faith to believe will
be for quite some time yet, unless the Go-devil and I go to the mat
once too often. In which case there will be a new editor and — I
should worry.
As an afterthought I might add to the foregoing by saying that
whereas a properly conducted official iournal Is of value to an
organization in certain ways, it cannot be in the least degree an aid
so far as the public be concerned, because It does not reach the
public — also It cannot In any degree help t-e organization with the
employer (in this case theater manager) because, even though he
may see It (doubtful), he regards it as biased (as It very naturally
is and must be), and antagonistic to him. In fact the most well
intentioned argument or statement made In .'■ n official Journal Is more
than likely to be twisted around and misconstrued by the employer,
and thus do as much or more barm than good. The editor had, during
many years, an exceptional opportunity to watch and observe the
effect of official union journals, and, whereas in some instances the
publication has accomplished a considerable amount of good, as a
general proposition It Is to be doubted that they are worth the
money they cost when the account Is all balanced.
Film Faults.
Ernest Nicolazzo, Kenosha, 'Wisconsin, says :
I have been a reader of the Moving Picture World for two
years, and have found that there is nothing in the field to
equal It. Also I have a Handbook. Ihls is the first time you
have heard from me, but I now have a good reason. Enclosed
you will find some pieces of fllm amputated from the Fox feature
"Carmen," booked through a Chicago exchange. These reels
were received on Thursday, December 23d, and as soon as
the fllm came in I started to Inspect It. It was In bad shape,
and I immediately called the manager and had him telephone
the exchange and inform them of the condition. The exchange
promptly denied it, and said the fllm was In good shape when
It left there. Now, mind you, this fllm had not yet been
placed in our projector. On a former occasion we had a feature
from the same exchange which was in even worse conultlon
than this one. We took the matter up with the exchange
manager and received no reply whatever. In addition to the
faults I am sending you. the rtels were plastered with oil
from beginning to end. You will please understand that the
enclosed faults are only a few of those I cut out of the five
reels. Projection in Kenosha is. I should say. equal to that
of other cities in this part of the country. All the boys are
members of the I. A. T. S. E., No. 361. and, of course, are
proud of it. I wish you a very happy and prosperous
New Year.
I took the matter up with the general manager of the offending
corporation at headquarters here in New York City. This gentle-
man expressed surprise that such a thing could possibly be. and made
the statement that the company was exerting every effort to keep Ita
films in perfect condition. Well, that may all be true, but If It Is
I would suggest that the aforesaid company immediately go out and
purchase half a dozen additional "efforts." because they need them.
I do not like to publish the name of the corporation sending out
films In bad condition until it has been proven that they are not
making proper effort to stop it. However, the manager of the Chicago
Exchange in question seems to be in a you-go-to-the-devil frame of
mind, and we are therefore going to keep an eye on his future
performances. If he maintains that attitude he is very likely to
hear something drop, and it will drop so hard that his teeth will
be very apt to rattle, I don't want to do it, but I'll bet dollars to
doughnuts that if it comes to a show-down I will make him back
pedal on the matter of sending out films in poor condition ; also
I will cure him for once and all of refusing to even reply to letters
of complaint.
From Manchester, N. H.
J. W. Remillard. Manchester, N. H., says:
It "has been such a long time since I have seen anything in
the department concerning projection In our beautiful city
that I have concluded to ask space to present ourselves with
a little boost. I have been a reader of the department for
four years, and the more I read it the stronger is my con-
clnsion that I could not, or at least would not, get along
without it. Also am possessor of the second edition of the
Handbook, Swoope's book on Electricity, and the Hawkln's
Guide, and It's me for the new Handbook when It is released.
1 believe we might say that projection is good in Manchester,
and what is more the boys are working hard every day to
Improve. (That's the dope, gentlemen. Shake. I like that kind
of talk. It spells progress, and speaks of progressive men. —
Ed.) I would call your attention to marked paragraph of
the attached newspaper clipping. The reason for this Is that
two of the newest theaters In our city found it would be Im-
possible to use the projecting room if placed where It was
originally designed to go, and in modern theaters built entirely
of cement an error is always costly, especially when tlie thea-
ter is entirely completed before the owners think of the oper-
ating room. In our newest theater, which will open to the
public Jan. 10, the operating room was placed in the rear of
the balcony, and when measurements were taken it was found
to be absolutely useless, being too low for the audience In the
balcony, and too high because of the peculiar way the roof
or ceiling had been built, with a big beam supporting the roof
coming right down in front of the operating room.
Glad to hear from the Manchester boys. The part of the clipping
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February 26, 1916
referred to reads: "The operators of Local 195, headed by Master
Operator John A. Callahan of the Auditorium theater of this city, will
gladly give to any prospective moving picture theater owner any in-
formation desired as to the best location of the machine operating
room to get the best results In projection."
Yes, my brother. It Is positively amazing to watch the amount of
what cannot be classed as anything else but pure, unadulterated
stupidity on the part of architects who undertake to plan moving pic-
ture theaters without knowing, or (apparently) caring anything what-
ever about the requirements of practical projection. Manchester la
not the only one. The Strand theater right here in New York City,
a house costing. It Is claimed, more than two hundred thousand dol-
lars, was built what is nothing more than a ridiculously inadequate
"coop," with the celling so low they could not get the machines In
until It was torn out and raised up, the whole thing being reached
by an iron ladder. Imapine it if you can. And yet they got fear-
fully angry because I had the nerve to criticise that kind of a propo-
sition, and do It in good, plain language, calling a spade a spade. The
action of the union Is to he commended. However, I would suggest
that It would be even better If the Manchester manager had con-
sulted a projection engineer, whose business It Is to be thoroughly
familiar with all the various details of such things as this, as well
as thoroughly familiar with all the multitude of different motor
generator sets, mercury arc rectifiers, projection machines, etc. The
editor of this department himself conducts that kind of business,
and there are others. The fees are very moderate, and I venture the
assertion that the purchasing of knowledge of this kind would be one
of the best business Investments a theater manager could make with
an equal sum of money.
Books.
0. W. Hamman. Etna Green, Indiana, says :
You certainly bear the O. K. stamp, for without you and
tbe department the Moving Picture "Aforld wouldn't be very
much to me, although I am not an operator. How about the
Handbook so many of the boys talk about? I don't just under-
stand, as I do not find anythi' s of the kind listed In the de-
partment. A ISO please tell me where I can get books on the
motion picture business. I have a book entitled "Motion
Picture Operation," by Horstmann & Tousley. Is It all right,
or all wrong? How about the "Hawkins' Klectrical Guide?"
Should I get the complete set, or which ones would suit my
purpose?
Very naturally it Is a source of satisfaction to know that you
are pleased with our work, but nevertheless there are other depart-
ments in the World which are equally interesting and instructive
If you study them. The Handbook is a work of instruction to moving
picture machine operators and managers. The second edition is long
since entirely exhausted, and the new bootk is not ready yet :
watch for announcement In the World later. The book, "Motion Pic-
ture Operation," by Horstmann & Tousley Is neither all right or all
wrong. The book contains considerable which is of value, particularly
on the electrical end, since Messrs. Horstmann and Tousiey are experts
In electrical matters. On the other hand, the book is extremely weak
on the practical end of operating — in fact I consider It as having but
little If any practical value on the optical end of things, or on practical
operating. This Is hut natural, when we come to consider that neither
of its authors are or ever were practical moving picture machine
operators. The iiawkins' works, as I before said, are very excellent,
and whereas some of the volumes are more valuable than others to
the operator, still I think I would get the whole nine volumes,
and having gotten the Hawkins' set and the new Handbo.jk I believe
you will have everything that can be purchased anywhere — mean-
ing by this that within the covers of the iiawklns' Guide and the
Handbook will be found everything of value to the operator that can
be found anywhere. This, however, must be qualified by the statement
that "Optic Projection," by Henry Phelps Gage and Simon Henry
Gage, contains a considerable fund of information on the theoretical
optics of projection, and I favor adding this work to the operator's
library. It won't help him much in his practical work, but it will
give him a considerably broader viewpoint of the optics of projection,
and In that way catnot fail to be beneficial. The price of "Optic
Projection" Is $.').0O. A great deal of It will be of no practical value
to the operator, but there Is enough that will be to Justify Its purchase.
I believe, Friend Hamman. that this sets forth the situation, as I see
It, BO far as books be concerned, and sets it forth fully and completely.
Won't Object to the Price.
E. I. Wilson, St. Joseph, Missouri, sends in answer to Question 117
and says :
I have devoted more time to the study of shutter problems
than to any connected with the business, with the possible
exception of proper control of the arc. therefore I feel reason-
ably sure of myself In answering this particular question.
Apropos of your reply to Sherman, Texas, December 2,5th Issue,
with regard to the cost of the Handbook, I believe there are
Tery few operators who will object to any price you may find
It necessary to ask, as we all know It Is worth many times
more than any charge you could or would make.
It is not necessary. Brother Wilson, to wait until you are sure you
can answer a question correctly. We are glad to have your reply any-
how, and If It Is Incorrect the fact that you have tried to answer will
fix the correct reply In your mind when you get It. If your reply Is
Incorrect nobody will ever know that you have answered except the
editor. As to the Handbook price, wby I am glad you feel that way
about It, but I want to keep It Just as low as is possible, because I
would rather see the book within reach of every operator In the
United States than have the glory of putting out a high priced book.
Warning Signal.
T. L. Wood. Ardmore. Okla.. savs :
Will you please express your opinion as to the merits of a
warning signal, sketch of which Is hereto attached. I have
had It working on my machine for some time, and It has proved
very successful. The sketch Is not drawn to scale, nor Is It a
very good one, but I guess you can get the Idea.
I have your Handbook and the Hawkln'a Guide, and I would
like to put my hand In yours and sbake it "reel" hard.
As to the warning device, why It seems to be a very practical thing.
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and there is no apparent reason why it should not work perfectly, pro-
vided there is room enough between the top of the upper magazine and
the ceiling of the operating room — which is not, I am sorry to say, the
case in ail instances. The Idea Is very clearly conveyed by the draw-
ing, and I think our readers will have no trouble in understanding the
idea. The bell may, of course, be placed at any desired point in the
operating room. The only criticism I can make is that when the con-
tact Is made the bell would continue to ring until roller G was raised
up, unless a switc"h was installed, and If the bell was cut out by a
switch one might forget to throw it back in, and there would be no
warning. Broadly speaking, however, without Intending it as a criti-
cism, 1 would suggest that the best possible "warning" is for the oper-
ator to be right there on the job beside the machine. With regard
to the cut you ask for, I referred that matter to the Nicholas Power
Company and it has been sent.
First License Card in Jersey.
James F. Cripps, Digby, Nova Scotia, says :
Am mailing you one of my 1916 calendars today. You may
recollect meeting me, I think It wds 1D09 or 1910. At that
time you suddenly appeared upon the scene at which was then
Keith and Proctor's Jersey City theater, and when after
showing you over the house Mr. Hughes, the manager, brought
you to the operating room, and when he Introduced you as
Mr. Richardson I nearly fell off the stool. I was at that time
chief operator In that particular house, and am glad to say you
gave my work your approval. When you first started your
dope In the department, I could not get you at all, but I've had
your number for quite a long time now, and, by the way. It
Is not 23 either. I follow the department very closely, and
on several occasions have been able to adjust some of my
troubles through reading of the experiences of others. It may
Interest you to know that I hold the first license card Issued
In Jersey City, secured It In 1911, just before I left for this
field. I have made good, and attribute that fact to knowing
how to get a good picture and to be able to locate my troubles
with regard to projection. The managing end (I am now
manager of the Bijou Dream, this city), came easy. I could
go on writing for pages, but know you must be a very busy
man. However, It seems as though I were writing to a very
old friend. Yes, I belonged to the union while In New York.
In closing let me wish you a bright and prosperous New Year.
Tes, Brother Cripps, as It happens, I remember that visit very welf
Indeed, because Manager Hughes was the brother of a personal friend
of mine who lives in Stroudsburg, Pa. I also remember the beautiful
theater and the. at that time, very excellent projection — meaning that
the projection was very good Indeed, Judged by the standards of that
period. It Is Just barely possible that you may receive a visit from
me next summer. Mrs. Richardson was born and raised at Center-
ville, N. S., just a few miles from Digby. She has relatives living
In both Centervllle and Digby. Next summer I expect to make a
Co-devil trip via Montreal and Quebec to Gaspe Point, which Is some
little distance this side of Labrador, returning, always providing the
roads will allow of It (a proposition I am not at all certain of
as yet), through Nova Scotia. That, however. Is still a matter for
speculation. Maybe so: maybe not.
The calendar Is a beauty. Many thanks.
Yes, when I get letters from operators, particularly the old timers,
I myself feel as though they come from a personal friend, and expect
on very rare occasions these letters are from friends, too. I am glad
you boys feel that way about It. I certainly have tried to the very
limit of my ability to be your real friend. The pressure to take a
"popular" cou..e which X felt very certain would not, in the long
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1299
run, be In the interest of the operator, has often been very strong,
but I have stood out against It, and in every instance have done
exactly ichat I thought was in the ULTIMATE hest interest of the
meji. You fellows can believe that or disbelieve It, as you will, but
your belief will not, and cannot, change the fact. Many times In the
past I have received abuse from short-sighted ones who did not have
a broad, comprehensive view of the situation, because I took som<*
action they thought was against the Interest of the operator, or ('.d
not take some action they thought ought to be taken, only to find
these same men, later on, apologizing and patting me on thj back,
freely admitting that I had done exactly the right thing. You see,
gentlemen, here In this office of mine I have a view, through cor-
respondence with theater managers and operators, and through personal
touch with big men In the business, of the entire field of the moving
picture industry, in-so-far as pertains to projection and things allied
thereto, therefore I am perhaps i.i as good a position as any one
man to be able to judge of what Is really In the Interest of the operator,
or to decide what is likely to work out to his interest In the end.
The individual operator, even through he be on the road, cannot
possibly have any such view of the entire field as this. The view
of the heads of the organization is of necessity more or less warped
by individual desire and Interest, as is also that of the beads of the
yarious exhibitors' leagues. I, however, have no Interest in the
world to serve, except the best good of the moving picture machine
operator and the projection end of the moving picture industry. My
position does not depend on any body's vote, or on anything else
except doing my work well, and I am fortunate in being connected
with a paper which will back me to the limit so long as I am right,
and you can bet I am pretty careful not to go Into a thing until I am
sure I am right.
Well. I have gone a long ways afield In answering your letter, but
one thing just leads to another. , I started out talking to you, and
wound up by talking to every operator in the United States and
Canada, plus a considerable number In other countries.
Examining Board Appointed.
M. Nosti. Tampa, Florida, sends In answers to some of the ques-
tions, and says :
I would like to compliment Mr. Hicks, proprietor and man-
ager of the "Venus" theater, this city. Owing to the sudden
illness of his operator I was sent to take charge of projection
at the Venus. He runs four reels of Mutual to packed houses
and although there was a big crowd waiting every night, he
never once instructed me to "speed "em up," but, on the other
hand, told me to run them at proper speed, which I have triei
to the best of my ability to do.
At last the examining board has been appointed. It con-
sists of two operators, and the city electrician, one of the
operators being a member of the local. Mr. E. G. Kemp, and
the other a moving picture theater manager, Mr. Ed. F. Kane,
who carries motion picture machine operator's licenses from
several cities. Including Savannah, and Atlanta, Ga., and
Jacksonville. Fla. We are to be examined next week. Later
on I will let you know how things are progressing. Attached
find clippings from local paper. In closing I wish you a
happy and prosperous New Year, and all the success in the
world. I also trust we shall see at least as great an Improve-
ment and advancement in the projection during the coming
year as we have In the past.
My compliments to Manager Hicks. EJvldently he Is a real manager
and not a mere Imitation. The clipping referred to speaks of the
school the local is conducting for the benefit of Its members, and
comments on the good accomplished by such a course.
It appears to me that the examining board ought to be a very
efficient body. A licensed operator who Is also now a manager, a
member of the local union, and the city electrician. I think we
cannot quarrel with that proposition very much. I will be very
glad Indeed to have a report, either private or for publication as to
how the combination works. I might add that Brother Nostl Is
teacher In the school : also the clipping says he Is an enthusiast In
unionism.
Resistance Question.
Frank Welsh, Springfield, Massachusetts, asks :
Woula you kindly advise me as to the formula used for find-
ing the amperes at the arc when there are two 110 volt rheo-
stats connected in series, and again in multiple on a 220 volt
line, A.C. and D.C.
The Handbook, Brother Walsh, sets that matter forth very fully.
However, for your benefit, here it is as briefly as I can put it. In
order to get the precise amperage, It wmld be necessary that the
arc voltage be measured with a voltmeter, because the amperage will
depend not alone when the rheostatlve resistance, but when the sum
of the rheostative and the arc resistance and the latter varies con-
siderably, and sometimes quite rapidly, according to the carelessness
the operator displays in handling his liglit. For the purpose of cal-
culating arc resistance, it Is therefore necesary to either measure or
assume an arc voltage, and I have selected 35 as the average A.C. arc
voltage, and 48 as the average D.C. arc voltage, although the former
may vary between 30 and 37, or even as much as 40, whereas the lattei
may vary anywhere between 45 and an extreme of 60. In building
a rheostat to work on a projection circuit, manufacturers take the
foregoing into consideration, and the resistance of a rheostat Is cal-
culated to offer a sufficient amount of resistance when working in
conjunction or in series with the resistance of a projection arc, to
deliver a certain given number of amperes, say, for Instance, 40. The
formula therefore is, voltage minus drop across the arc divided by
ance equals amperes. Now let us put this into practice according to
your question, assuming a 40 ampere rhev stat ; 110 volts — 48 (average
D.C. arc voltage) =62, and 62-=-40 (amperage) equals practically 1^
ohms, which is the resistance contained in a rheostat working In con-
junction with a DC. arc delivering 40 amperes thereto, qualified by the
fact that due to variation In arc voltage this Is only approximate. Now
to get at your question. Two 40 ampere rheostats would therefore
have 1%+1^=3 ohms resistance, and the arc itself would, accordlnc
to ohms' law, offer a resistance equal to 48-r-40=l 1/5 ohms, therefore
with two JO ampere rheostats hitched in series with e. projection arc
we would have a total of 3+1 1/5=4 1/5 ohms resistance, and your
problem simply revolves Itself into how many amperes would we get
with a 4 1/5 ohms opposed to 220 volts. Voltage divided by ohms gives
amperes, therefore 220-=-4.2 equals a little more than 52 amperes — above
the capacity of the rheostat you will observe. This is by reason of the
fact that there Is only one arc. whereas each rheostat is made to
work against he resistance of a separate arc. The thing can be
figured out precisely the same way for alternating current, using 35
instead of 48. As to DC. and A.C. there is no difference except that
the wire coil resistance offers a slight Inductive resistance when used
on alternating current. This, however, cannot, 1 think, be figured
out ; it would have to be measured.
Impossible Questions.
J. A. Vetter, Stanton, Iowa, says :
I am going Into the moving picture game, and I would like
to ask a question or two. In your opinion what Is the best for
results — a mercury arc rectifier or rotary converter, also which
is the easier to handle; also wbich Is the best current saver?
(If I answered those questions In the department. Brother
Vetter, the advertising department would come over and reduce
me to a mere grease spot; also all manufacturers except the
one whose device I recommended would promptly join the ranks
of the enemy. — Ed). What length of throw do you think would
give best results, or does the distance make any difference? Am
building a new theater, and would be very thankful for any
advice you would give.
Yes. the distance makes a very considerable difference, as does also
the size of the picture. In the first place, with a picture not larger
than say 16 feet, it makes little difference in results as between a 60-foot
and a 100, or even 12.5-foot throw, always provided your lens system la
properly matched up. When you have a very short throw, however,
say under 50 feet, with a good sized picture, you are obliged to use a short
focal length lens, and under those conditions the results will for sev-
eral reasons, not be the best. I woul^ suggest. If you can get It, that
75 feet is an almost ideal distance, always assuming the picture U
not to be more than 16 feet wide, of course. As to the size of the picture,
you must remember that with a 16-foot picture the photograph in the
aperture of the machine is magnified about two hundred times, and In
area it Is magnified more than thirty thousand times (I have not
stopped to figure it out, but It is more than thirty thousand), and the
magnification of any defect in a film is in precisely the same propor-
tion, so that It will be very much more visible In a large picture than
it Is In a small one; also the light requirements for a given brilliancy
Increase very rapidly with the size of the picture. I don't know what
the size of your house Is, or what kind of house It is supposed to be,
but assuming it to be an ordinary small-town theater, seating say two
or three hundred, I do not think you need anything larger than a 16-foot
picture, and If you propose to save on current you had better reduce It
to 14 feet. In this connection the type of screen Is of much Importance.
Not Through Lack of Interest.
J. H. Pooley. Toledo. O.. savs :
Enclosed find my reply to question 119. It is my first an-
swer, though not through lack of interest, as I have been fol-
lowing the questions carefully. I believe this to be a great
work, and that all the men will soon be able to see the benefit
to them personally. I have my lens system matched as recom-
mended by the tables and am getting excellent results. Am
anxious to see the new Handbook, as my old one Is very nearly
worn out through constant use.
All of which. I think, requires no comment, other than to say that
the men are being benefitted, whether or not they realize or admit It.
Amberlux Lenses.
The more the writer examines Into the performances of the "Amber-
lux Lens" the more he Is convinced that It has considerable genuine
merit. It is one of the few moderate priced things that seem to realty
deliver the goods, in that it softens the light without destroying Its
brilliancy. As I have many times pointed out, the attempt to soften
the light by means of coloring the condensing lenses Is not a good
proposition, nor have I ever agreed with the tinting of screen sur-
faces, but the Amberlux lens seems to obtain the desired result with-
out objectionable cutting of light brilliancy.
THE NEW HANDBOOK.
In reply to many inquiries received from our friends, we
beg to announce that the third edition of the Motion Picture
Handbook will be ready for mailing to purchasers early in
March. The price has not yet been determined.
Definite information as to price and exact publication date
will be given in an early issue.
THE CHALMERS PUBLISHING CO.
17 Madison Ave., New York City
1300
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
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Motion Picture Photography
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GREGORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department's reply by mail when tour
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
which cannot be replied to In this department, $1.
at a different temperature from the metal parts of the camera
and the velvet, which is possibly more favorable for the for-
mation of charges.
The above may not be the exact truth, but I believe that you
will find it more so than most of the articles so far.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is a rule o£ this department that no apparatus will be recommended
editorially until the value of such appliances has been demonstrated to
Its editor.
An Electrician on the Cause of Static.
S. E. Shaw, Buffalo, N. Y., sends a very sensible article on static
and its cause. He sa^s :
After reading George Lawrence's article on Static, 1 am
inclined to believe that his theory about the "current in the
human body" is entirely incorrect and his mistake is due to
a misunderstanding of static electricity.
In the first place there can be no current in the body in this
connection and at the best is only a static charge. The human
body is in contact with the ground and any charge in it would
be immediately equalized by the ground, so it could not pos-
sibly become connected with the film in any way. His ob-
servations are dependent on climatic conditions. Dampness
is the worst enemy to the formation of static charges, and
in his article he mentions the fact that he cannot use X-back
film because of the dampness of his locality, which is prob-
ably responsible tor his good fortune with static.
Static cannot be formed by friction except by friction of
two dissimilar non-conductors. By non-conductors 1 mean
substances which have a high dielectric strength. I do not
believe that a static charge could form on the emulsion side
of the film, because there is enough silver in the emulsion
to carry off any charges which would tend to form. The film
In passing through the velvet of the magazine is charged on
the back side. As it approaches the nearest metal part, the
difference in potential between the film and the metal part
causes a spark to jump which in turn does the dirty work.
The nearest metal part is really connected with the ground,
through the tripod. This does not agree with the general
opinion that is prevalent with your correspondents, but,
nevertheless, it is a (act that the wood of the tripod is a
fairly good conductor, and enough in most cases to carry the
charge to the ground. For this reason I do not believe that a
brass handle has much influence on static. It may be pos-
sible, however, that some tripods are made of such wood, so
well seasoned and so well filled with shellac, etc., that they do
not present a path for the "juice" and the brass handle in con-
nection with the body offers a path. It is my opinion, though,
that this would increase instead of decrease static.
You speak of your experience in the Grand Canyon. Fric-
tion with tlie woolen carpet causes non-conductor parts of
your body to become charged. As the woolen carpet Is an
Insulator, the charge cannot escape. When you come near the
door, the charge tries to find a way to the ground, and as a
result, a spark jumps. This proves two things, first, that wood
Is a conductor of static electricity, and second, that there is no
charged contained in the body due to any personal "mag-
netism." The same phenomena could not occur while stand-
ing on a floor or the earth. There are only two kinds of static
electricity, viz., negative and positive. If a charge Is piled up
on any body, it will tend to become equalized when brought
near an uncharged and comparatively Infinitely large other
body. Some claim that the tendency is for the body to have
no charge at all, while others agree that the tendency Is for
the body to contain just as much negative charge as there is
positive charge. In either case, the result is the same, the
body Is neutral.
We are using an Ernemann B, and find that the best way Is
to keep the camera or film as damp as possible. The sprocket
Is close to the magazine, and the discharge shows that the
sparks Jump to the teeth of the roller, that is the outside
edges of the fllm. Sometimes the sparks are crosswise. I
believe that this Is due to the fllm becoming charged in pass-
ing through the lower magazine, and Jumping edgewise to the
metal parts of the take up. There Is undoubtedly something
In having the camera of a uniform temperature by such means
as freezing. The camera being warm, if It Is taken Into the
cold, the celluloid being a poor conductor of heat, will remain
•Copyright, 1916, by the Chalmers Publishing Co.
The Making of a Photographic Objective.
H. C. Lord, Professor of Astronomy at the Ohio State University,
has written a very interesting brochure entitled "The Making of a
Photographic Objective." It is a description of a course of applied
optics offered at the Emerson McMillan Observatory of the Ohio State
University.
Curiously enough, in spite of the fact that America at present leads
the world in quantity if not in quality of lenses ground for a myriad
purposes, there are no schools in the .United States or England in which
even the practical rudiments of the lens grinder's trade are taught.
Professor Silvanus P. Thompson in his Inaugural address as Presi-
dent of the British Optical Convention held in London in 1912, states :
In the universities and colleges the only people who are
learning optics are merely taking it as a part of physics for
the sake of passing an examination for a degree, and care
nothing for the application of optics in the industries. They
are being taught optics by men who are not opticians, who
never ground a lens or calculated even an achromatic doublet,
who never worked an opthalmoscope or measured a cylindrical
lens. Further on he speaks as follows : What is wanted is an
establishment where the whole atmosphere Is one of optical
Interest ; where theory and practice go hand in hand ; where
the mathematician will himself grind lenses and measure
their performance on the test bench ; where hraincraft will be
married to handcraft ; where precision, whether in computation
or workmanship, will be the dominating ambition.
There is practically no literature of any kind printed in English
upon the practical craft of lens grinding and the brochure and course
offered by Professor Lord will doubtless receive its just renown as
tlie pioneer course in a little known subject.
While the cinematographer is naturally primarily interested only in
photographic and projection objectives, It is Interesting to note that
in spite of its great magnitude and immepse importance, it is only a
small branch of the enormous production oT spectacle, telescope, micro-
scope, binocular, range finder, transit and level, and other precision
instrument lens grinding Industries.
War conditions have cut the former large importation of foreign
ground lenses to almost nothing and given an undreamed of impetus
to the American lens grinding industry.
The making of optical glass which has been almost entirely a for-
eign product has assumed a new aspect to American glass manufactur-
ers, and while our native glass works have not yet been able to ap-
proach the quality of foreign optical glass, there has been a great Im-
provement and It Is not unlikely that they will soon be able to equal,
if not surpass, their foreign competitors.
Optical glass is nothing more than a very perfect kind of glass which
has been exquisitely annealed. You are all familiar with the Intense
green of window glass when seen edgewise ; a piece of white paper will
hardly be changed in color when seen through twelve Inches of a good
optical crown. The best optical glass Is not made in this country, but
must be purchased from either Schott & Genossen of Jena or Mantels
of France. The Jena glass has become very celebrated and most of
the lens makers state that their lenses are made out of it, and as a
consequence most people thing that Jena glass means a certain kind,
while, as a matter of fact, their catalogue of 1909 shows about seventy
different varieties. These differ in optical qualities and chemical com-
position, and cost from about a dollar to five dollars a pound, with a
few special varieties costing as much as fifteen dollars.
A Beginner.
Lewis Wener, Canada, writes :
Enclosed find a piece of negative film which is the first I
ever took In my life. It is a street scene. I developed It In a
Kodak film tank, and used the same chemicals which I used
to develop my Kodak films. I Just wanted to try It. How Is
it? It's on Eastman stock. Also would like to have you tell
me where I could get the daylight negative loading film.
Mr. Wener sends a very creditable sample of an exterior scene which
Is very good Indeed for a first attempt. He would have had even better
results If he had mixed up developer according to the formula fur-
nished In each box of Eastman stock.
It is not probable that you can obtain Daylight Loading stock at the
present time on account of the war, but It there is any to he had, It
may be purchased nf the Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N. Y.
Why not load your magazine at night or use a changing bag and
avoid paying the extra price for Daylight spools?
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1301
Music lor the Picture
Conducted by Clarence E. Sinn and S. M. Berg
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS concerning any phase of the work of the orchestral
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World and the answers of IVfr. Berg will appear in a
Question and Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of
our Music Paee.
MUSICAL SETTING FOR "SILAS MARNER."
(Released by the Mutual Film Corporation, Feb. 19.)
Suggestions prepared by S. M. Berg (by special arrangements with
G. Schirmer, Inc., Music Publishers, New York).
This "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" is intended as a partial solu-
tion of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist in over-
coming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is not available
until almost the hour of showing, resulting In the first performance
being a mere reaearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who
are exhibitors of Mutual films the following suggestions for an accom-
paniment to "Silas Marner" were prepared by the photoplay department
of G. Schirmer. Inc. This advance oublication will afford to the
progressive leader an opportunity to acquaint himself with the general
character of the film story he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture Is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader In anticipat-
ing the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-title (marked
T) or by a described action (marked D).
The story is laid in England and the principal character is Silas
Marner, a weaver, who In his youth was falsely accused of thievery
which had been nlaced upon his head by a friend he trusted. Embittered
with life he lives alone, weaving continually, loving nothing but his
hoarded gold. When it is stolen from bim he is inconsolable until
Eppie, a little child whose mother died, comes into his life. The Httle
one grows up, adding sunshine to the old man's life, until she reaches
womanhood. The picture closes with Silas happy in his old age.
Note particularly Church Scene 7%, Rain Storm 62%, Flashes of
Virginia Reel 76 to 81%.
The theme selected is "A Love Song," Bartlett.
Time schedule: seven reels (about 6,940 feet) 105% minutes.
Time.
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6^4
T%
10
1.3
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20
25
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28
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38
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Sui-Titles or Descriptive Cues.
D Opening.
T "To think that I have loved
you since you were a
child."
T A false friend.
T On Sunday morning.
(Church scene.)
D When the congregation
leaves the church.
T "You escort Sarah home.
The Deacon is ill."
D When Silas leaves the Dea-
con's cottage.
T In the morning.
T Silas is tried by the mem-
bers of the congregation.
T — "Brethren, if the spirit
tells you that Silas Mar-
ner is guilty."
T "False friend and false
sweetheart."
T Silas Marner establishes
himself.
T As the years pass.
T "My mother once had such
a sickness as yours."
T After several doses.
T "I haven't time to doctor
the whole village."
T The Squire's elder son.
T "You'd better not let father
see you in this condition."
T Some weeks later.
T Molly the barmaid.
T "How would you like to
marry."
T In the morning.
T "Shall I tell her of your — "
T As the months pass.
T "You ain't sent me much
money."
Music.
The Force of Destiny Overture —
Verdi.
A Love Song — Bartlett. (Alle-
gretto. )
(Theme.)
Organ Solo.
Repeat : .4. Love Song.
(Theme.)
Enchanted Hour— Mouton.
(Andantino.)
Misterloso No. 1.*
Nocturne — KarganolT.
(Andante non tanto.)
Repeat : A Love Song.
(Theme.)
Dialogue — Helmund.
(Andante con moto.)
Romance — Karganoff.
(Andante sostenuto.)
Inspiration — Edwards,
f Andante.)
I utermezzo — Huerter.
(Moderate grazioso.)
Le Retour — Bizet.
(Allegro vivace.)
Spring Flowers — Wood.
(Andante.)
Repeat : A Love Song.
(Theme.)
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The hunt meet.
When Dunstah leaves the
dead horse.
The rain storm.
"Some stray peddler must
have stolen the gold."
"Poor old man. He's daft
now sure."
"I'd rather die than ac-
knowledge— "
On Christmas day two
years later.
Church bells ringing.
On New Year's Eve 'Jie
Squire entertains.
"I wish you wouldn't make
us — '■
At the ball.
When Molly falls in the
snow.
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A "My gold ! My dear lost
gold !"
D At the Ball. (Flash only.)
T "You will find the Doctor
at the Squire's."
D At the Ball. (Flash only.)
'i' "No, it came to me. I have
a right to keep it."
D When Silas returns to the
cottage with the Doctor.
T "You are poor and I am
rich."
T Three years later.
T The Squire's elder son is
wed.
T "Would you be willing to
adopt that child?"
Allegro vivace No. l.«
Hurry No. 1.'
Furioso No. 1.'
Repeat : A Love Song.
(Theme.)
Peace on Earth (Hymn).
Minuetto — Beethoven.
Virginia Reel.
Repeat : A L.ove Song.
(Theme.)
Serenade — Rubinstein.
(Allegretto.)
94% T "I wish to speak to you.'
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NOTE :
"Here I Is Daddy."
On a Sunday morning ten
years later.
"I am having the old etone-
plt drained."
"This solves the mystery — "
Everything comes to light.
Your adopted daughter is
my child and 1 have come —
The End.
Repeat :
A Love Song.
(Theme.)
Idilio — Lack.
(Allegretto erazloso.)
Arabian Night— Mlldenberg.
(Andante sostenuto.)
Repeat : A Love Song.
(Theme.)
Evening Twilight- Hallen.
(Andante.)
Evening quietude — Kretschmer.
(Molto tranvlllo.)
Repeat :
A Love Song.
(Theme.)
For the convenience of readers of the Moving Picture World
' "' ♦*"• ""-ibers suggested in the above
advertisement on page 1371.
^cSnl,'' "?.' V.''"' "'V"''-'-^ suggested" in tte^above" cul-sheet Ts T be
found in G. Schirmer's advertisement on naep 1S71 " "*
Misrepresentation.
By S. M. BERG.
ALL eyes are now turned upon the motion picture industry A few
days ago President Woodrow Wilson was the guest and principal
of T^^j^ ^' "^^ ^''^' annual dinner of the Motion Picture Board
irade. The President's bride, formerly Mrs. Norman Gait, also
honored the affair with her presence, and among the other guests were
supreme court judges, governors, senators, representatives and authori-
ties on science, religion and education. Also a certain small but
energetic coterie of politicians and professional reformers anxious to
clean our pictures and possibly in doing so Impart some of their own
purity and godliness to the legion of famous artists of Europe and
.\merica who are portraying their masterpieces before the film. And
withal, certain well-known New York politicians admitted that next to
politics, motion pictures was a very thriving Industry.
In the heart of all this great enterprise there Is, however, a malignant,
cancerous growth which, unless uprooted and cast out, will set back
and crush those high aspirations and Ideals that so many are striving
to maintain. Misrepresentation is this disease, and many are the
sufferers.
The manufacturer starts the ball a'rolllng by making such blatant
statements to the public as "The director has been secured at a princely
salary, the temperamental star has been guaranteed a percentage of
the bookings, $50,000 has been spent for the settings, which will be
burned to ashes in the closing scene," or "A yacht has been purchased
tor .$25,000 and will be fired to produce a sensation." A certain press
sheet describing a late release stated : "Thousands of men, women
and children flounder helplessly in the water." ".\ sensational and
realistic train crash produced at an expense of $40,000," which probably
was a studio production with toy trains.
A director producing a modern society drama presents as an allegory
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 20, 1916
a nude woman, depicting shame and anguish, which is seized upon as a
fitting poster to advertise this triumphant production. They announce
that a popular actress is starred in the film and create the impression
that she is to appear thus. The people overcome by curiosity flock to
the theaters and see a mediocre picture with a flash of the widely
and brightly advertised "sensation." Preying upon curiosity and by
keeping just within the pale of the censors they secured for their
exhibitors crowded houses. Indeed, they showed, to a slight degree,
what they advertised, but such methods of "pulling the crowd" are to
be heartily condemned.
The exhibitor will tell the public that he shows ten reels of first run
films. Enter the theater and listen to the remarks. Then judge for
yourself. "Why, I saw this down town a month ago," and "Gee !
they had this over to the 'Bullet Hole' last Sunday." Another theater's
star announcement is "Symphony Orchestra." We pay our dime for
admission, crane our necks and strain our eyes in vain, but, alas,
"Symphony" has taken on a new meaning ; viz. ; violin, piano and
drums.
For our patrons' amusement and for the better presenta-
tion of pictures we are installing a magnificent organ at a
cost of $25,000.
$25,000
= $3,000. (In reality, no doubt.)
X
Step inside and get cooled down. Our ice plant now
working.
(Two fans, and one out of condition.)
A well-known theater charging 25c and 50c admission and presenting
an excellent entertainment of motion pictures advertises an orchestra
of 40 musicians, which actually consists of the director, 20 musicians
and a relief orchestra of three musicians, in all 24. Why this mis-
statement? Does it bring them any more business, or will it create
disgust in a patron who will be curious enough to count the orchestra?
Are we on a par with the traveling show that advertises "With a
company of 80 people" when, including the ushers, stage hands and
even the dressers, the total does not equal 80?
The foregoing are only a few of the many gross misrepresentations
that are published daily, and they can only result in lowering the
prestige which too few are striving for. It should be the task of the
Motion Picture Board of Trade of America to promptly devise ways
and means of checking this great and growing evil. Misrepresentation.
"The Doings of George."
By S. M. BERG.
No doubt many readers at some time in the past have paid a visit
to the late Victoria Theater at 42d street and Seventh avenue, New York
City. Second only to the show itself was the director of the orchestra,
George May, who half of New York would recognize by the back of
his head without ever having spoken to him. For eleven years he
acted as leader and first violinist until the day the theater was
closed and operations were begun to tear It down in order to make
way (or S. L. Rothapfel's luxurious Rialto.
It was with some curiosity that the writer atteuded a performance
at the Crescent Theater In Brooklyn, now renamed the Triangle, to
learn how Director May would play pictures.
William H. Kemble is presenting Triangle films exclusively, and two
performances are given daily, commencing at 2 :15 and 8 :15. The
orchestra is seated in the pit and George has under his direction
twenty musicians, the instrumentation consisting of four first and two
second violins, viola, 'cello, bass, fiute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trom-
bone, two French horns, two trumpets, drums and tympanl, and harp.
Besides, a relief trio is provided for the comedies — banjo, violin and
cymbaliist.
There is nothing temperamental about George, but results are his
specialty. The applause received at the end of the orchestral selection
clearly showed that the audience appreciated the music. The footnote
on the program : "It will be a pleasure for Mr. George May, directing
the Triangle orchestra, to render any selection during the Intermission
that may be requested by our patrons," demonstrates that Mr. May is
out to make a bigger success playing the film than he did playing
vaudeville. Manager Kemble did a good thing when he decided to "Let
George do it," and "George is doing it, and doing It well."
VICTOR MOORE AND ANITA KING IN "THE RACE."
Victor Moore, one of the leading comedians of the American
stage who has definitely retired from vaudeville and musical
comedy to appear for an extended period in Lasky productions
on the Paramount Program, will be the star In a new produc-
tion now under way, entitled "The Race." Anita King, who
traveled across the country last autumn from the Pacific to the
Atlantic by herself In an automobile as the Paramount Girl,
will be featured with Mr. Moore In this production. This is a
happy continuation of star and leading woman, as Mr. Moore
and Miss King made Individual and united successes in the
photoplay entitled "Snobs."
"The Race" is founded to some extent on Miss King's ad-
ventures in her transcontinental tour. Many of the exciting
episodes which happened during that eventful trip were photo-
graphed and will be Incorporated In the story.
Victor Moore, as a comedian of the screen, has already won
for himself a place among the favored few. His first Ijasky
production was as the star In "Snobs." This was followed by
hlB appearance In "Chlmmie Fadden" and subsequently In the
second of a series "Chlmmlo Fadden Out West."
Gazelle Marche
GAZELLE MARCHE, the charming young actress who
takes the leading feminine role in "Should a Baby-
Die?", was born in Utica, N. Y., nineteen years ago.
Her early girlhood was spent in the middle west and south.
Outdoor life was one of the principal pastimes for the
younger element, which accounts for Miss Marche's being
an e.xpei;t in riding, swimming and shooting. These qual-
ities being recognized
by friends, she was ad-
vised on coming to
New York some eight-
een months ago to en-
deavor to secure an
engagement with one
of the picture produc-
ers. Her wonderful
blonde hair and con-
trast of dark eyes was
at once recognized by
the Biograph Company
as having an e.xcellent
photographic value.
Combined with the re-
quirements her ability
to ride and swim, tliey
gave her the first op-
portunity.
Five months at that
studio under one di-
rector gave her a won-
derful insight as an
actress. On account of being permanently located in New
York, she was compelled to refuse the Biograph's offer when
her company was sent to the Coast, but she immediately was
chosen for the cast in the feature production of "The Valley
of the Missing," produced by Wm. Fox. Shortly after-
wards, Theodore Wharton induced Miss Marche to play
the part of Innocent Inez in "The Exploits of Elaine." This
wonderful serial brought out Miss Marche's true dramatic
ability, after which she was much sought for by producers
as their lead in several feature productions.
Thus was Miss Marche's good work recognized when
Chas. K. Harris was casting for the feature production,
"Should aBaby Die?" The manner in which she has handled
her part in this feature proves success is hers.
Miss Marche is the niece of the late Senator Hoar and
a great-granddaughter of Sir Edgar Bound of England.
Gazelle Marche.
MR. BERST REORGANIZES PATHE DEPARTMENTS.
J. A. Berst, vice-president and general manager of Pathe,
has re-arranged to some extent the various departments of
the business. W. A. S. Douglas becomes director of pro-
dtiction and leaves shortly for the Pacific Coast, where he
will supervise in the Balboa studios the making of a new
serial. P. Allen Parsons is manager of publicity and adver-
tising, with Bertram Millhauser and Harry J. Walsh as as-
sistants. George A. Smith becomes manager of publicity on
serials, with H. W. Francis, formerly of the Pathe ^News, as
his assistant. E. J. O'Connor remains in charge of the
poster department. All of these departments will, of course,
receive the personal attention of Mr. Berst.
RAVER BECOMES PRESIDENT ITALA COMPANY.
At a special meeting of the board of directors of the Itala
Film Company Harry R. Raver, former secretary and treas-
urer of the corporation, was elected president and treasurer,
the office of secretary being given to D. J. McGowan.
Mr. Raver's connection with the Itala Company dates
back four years during which time he successfully directed
and managed its American and Canadian affairs. "Cabiria,"
D'Annunzio's great film spectacle, was exploited under his
management, this being the first motion picture presented
in this country at a two dollar admission and proved the
stepping stone to the successful presentation of high-class pic-
tures in first grade theaters.
LINCOLN JOINS LUBIN.
E. K. Lincoln, the former Vitagraph star, and featured in
"The Littlest Rebel" and many other noteworthy produc-
tions, has joined the Lubin Company at their Philadelphia
studios as leading man and will appear in their feature re-
leases. Mr. Lincoln will be seen in the near future with
Ethel Clayton in a play by Shannon Fife entitled "Ophelia."
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1303
Mutual Program
Three Masterpictures of Good Character and Several Shorter
Productions for Week of February 21.
THE Gaumont (Mutual) company will lead off the Mu-
tual releases of the week of February 21, with the
Mutual Masterpicture, De Luxe Edition, featuring
Alexander Gaden in "I Accuse."
The Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition, of that week to
follow this production will be "The Oval Diamond," and
"The Craving." The first is from the Thanhouser studios,
and features Barbara Gilroy and Harris Gordon. The sec-
ond is an American Film Company production and has in
its leading roles William Russell and Helene Rosson.
"I Accuse," has a striking and complicated plot. The tale
weaves itself around a young judge, who finds it necessary,
though very distasteful to himself, to condemn the father
of the girl he loves to prison. Added to the dramatic tensity
of this situation, is the fact that the father is a clergyman,
the loved and revered shepherd of a village flock. Jeal-
ousy and intrigue form many of the serious complications
which work themselves out in an unexpected manner.
"The Oval Diamond," the Thanhouser five-reeler, is a
detective story, filled with thrills from the moment "Robert"
(Harris Gordon) discovers something mysterious about the
pretty girl (Barbara Gilroy) he sees secluded in the garden
neighboring his uncle's house, until the two escape, wed and
are prepared to "be happy ever after" with the oval dia-
mond safe in the young husband's pocket.
"The Craving" is an exceptionally strong and interesting
drama founded on the struggle of a young man to suppress
an inborn desire for strong drink. Psychologists disagree
as to whether or not such craving can be transmitted from
one generation to another, but whether they agree or
whether they do not in no way affects the interest which this
plot creates.
In addition to these three Masterpictures, De Luxe Edi-
tion, the Mutual Film Corporation has some excellent photo-
play of shorter length scheduled for release during that
week.
"Life's Harmony" is a three reel American drama, pic-
turing a quiet little New England village. There is the vil-
lage organist, who is also a music teacher, "Josiah Pringle"
(George Periolat), who must give place for a younger man
with new fangled ideas "Gordon Howard" (Alfred Vos-
burgh). There is the village choir. There are all the little
homely touches which appeal to the hearts of all those who
have ever been in any village. Frank Borzage, the director of
this picture, has succeeded in making an admirable photo-
drama out of the simple theme. This will appear on Tuesday,
February 22.
Wednesday, a three-part Thanhouser drama entitled, "The
Reunion," and featuring J. D. Gilmore and George Mario will
appear. This is a romance of the civil war. It is a story
of a young girl who went with the army as a red cross
nurse and of a young soldier, who met on the battlefield.
They were separated by the exigencies of war, and it was
after fifty years of waiting that they were reunited again.
J. L. Gilmore plays the role of the old veteran, Isolde lUian
as "Martha," the pretty war nurse.
Anna Little and Thomas Chatterton will appear to ad-
vantage in the American three-reel feature, "Double Crossed,"
which will be released on Friday. This western story
is filled with thrilling incident, not the least of which is a
runaway train stopped on the verge of destruction as it
thunders down a long slide. Thomas Chatterton directed
the picture, at the same time he played the leading role.
Comedy releases for the week of February 21, include
"Ruth's Remarkable Reception," a Falstaff funny picture,
featuring Francis Keyes and Jay Yorke; "Too Much Mar-
ried," a "Beauty," with Carol Halloway and John Sheehan
in the leads; "Perkin's Peace Party," a. Falstaff featuring
Louise Emerald Bates and Walter Hiers, and "Cooking His
Goose," a Beauty, with the funny English comedian "Orral
Humphrey."
The usual Mutual Weekly and "See America First — Keep-
ing Up With the Joneses" releases will appear on Thursday
and Sunday.
More Bluebird Branch Managers
General Manager Hoffman Adds More Hustlers to Hi?
Already Large Staff.
GENERAL MANAGER HOFFMAN'S appointments
have demonstrated the excellent judgment that has
made him sq successful as an executive and veri-
fies the correctness of decision Bluebird promoters arrived at
in turning over to Mr. Hoffman the entire control of their
productions. To previous announcements of a few of Mr.
Hoffman's appointments the following are to be added:
C. Hague, of Toronto, has been given general charge for
tjie Dominion with central offices in Montreal, Toronto, Win-
nipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Regina and St. John. Messrs.
Byerle and Taube are managing the Montreal office. E. A.
Langley is visiting exhibitors in association with the To-
ronto office.
Over in Philadelphia V. R. Carrick is pushing the Bluebird
proposition with marked success attending his efforts. The
distribution in Eastern Pennsylvania, District of Columbia,
Delaware and Maryland is in the hands of the Fairmount
Feature Film Exchange. Robert Lynch has been appointed
general traveling representative in that territory. He was
until recently, manager of the Electric Theater Supply Co.,
in Philadelphia.
Buffalo and contiguous territory is in charge of J. M. Ryan,
who is making excellent progress in a territorv filled with
strong opposition. Denver and the inter-mountain territory
is under the supervision of Carl Stearn, who has secured
the best houses in Colorado for Bluebirds. In Denver, Mr.
Stearn made a noteworthy conquest of the Tabor Grand
Opera House, for many decades the leading legitimate thea-
ter of the city. Under the direction of the veteran manager,
Pete McCort, all great stars of the drama have appeared up-
on its stage in the life-time of the house. The Tabor Grand
started to exhibit pictures with Bluebirds and gives them
a three days showing.
Indianapolis has another hustler in O. W. Moore, who is
working Indiana's fruitful exhibition field with remarkable
success. San Francisco and surrounding territory is in charge
of Chas. I. Luntz, who is making fine progress in one of
the hardest fields in the country. The Portola theater and
the Turner & Dahnken Circuit were among Mr. Luntz's
first contracts, and other prominent exhibitors are fast
falling into line.
GOLDBURG SEVERS CONNECTION WITH OCEAN
FILM.
Jesse J. Goldburg, the organizer and heretofore vice-presi-
dent and general manager of the Ocean Film Corporation,
has severed his connection with that organization, com-
mencing the week ending February 12.
Lois Wilson
THE Universal Film Manufacturing Company is fam-
ous for contests. The "Handsomest Man in America"
contest now on, is attracting nation-wide attention,
before any one has forgotten the famous beauty contest last
year. Least of all, has
Lois Wilson forgotten
it, as for her it was cer-
tainly the iirst step on
the ladder to fame.
"Just think," says Miss
Wilson, "less than a year
ago I was accountant in
a business house in Bir-
mingham, Ala. Every
morning I went to my
pokey old desk, never
dreaming what the fu-
ture had in store. Then
suddenly, I was chosen
by a committee of prom-
inent men in our state
as winner of the Univer-
sal Beauty Contest in
Alabama, and life began
for me. En route, with
the other 'beauties,' we
stopped to watch the
product ion of 'The
Peasant Girl of Portici,'
Anna Pavlowa's great
picture, being made in
Chicago, under the ex-
pert direction of Louis Weber. Thank goodness, Mrs. Smal-
ley happened to catch a glimpse of me, and thought she
could use my type. I was 'in pictures' almost before I
knew it, and now, although I can hardly believe it myself,
here I am, leading woman for Warren Kerrigan! I ara
really the happiest girl in America, as well as the luckiestl"
Lois Wilson.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Universal Has New Technical Director
H. H. Barter, in Charge at Universal City, a Man of Wide
Experience in His Field of Endeavor.
HH. BARTER, the new head of the Technical Depart-
ment at Universal City, has had a wide experience in
• the electrical and engineering world that adequately
qualifies him for any of the numerous problems that con-
front his department in the course of a day's business at the
capital of the film world. ,
The new technical director graduated from the University
of Illinois at Champagne and shortly thereafter went west
and entered upon railroad work in the State of Washington
and in Alaska. For seven years he was in the employ of
Stone and Webster, an engineering corporation of Boston,
distributing and erecting steam and hydro-electric plants in
the western Pacific states.
Barter, who is a member of the American Society of Civil
Engineers, planned and installed the electric distributing
system on the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon Pacific exposi-
tion at Seattle in 1909, and at the same time managed the
business of the Seattle Electric Company which had the
contract for furnishing the distributing system to the expo-
sition in 1914.
Barter went to San Diego to take charge of the illuminat-
ing and electrical engineering work of the Panama-California
exposition. He designed and installed the entire illuminating
system of the big fair and also installed the electrical system
of the Southern California show.
In March, 1915, Barter became director of works of the
exposition upon the resignation of F. P. Allen. Barter re-
mained with the exposition until the first of January this
year, rounding out the full period which he was a'ked to
serve.
Upon the decision of President Davidson and the other
officials of the exposition to extend the fair for another year,
Barter was asked to continue as the head of the department
of work, but he declined, having decided to accept the offer
of H. O. Davis, vice-president and general manager of the
Universal Film Manufacturing Company, to become tech-
nical director for the big motion picture company at Uni-
versal City.
Barter joined the Universal staff about the middle of
January and his systematic way of transacting business al-
ready has assisted very materially in expediting the weekly
product of the Pacific Coast studios of the company.
a commanding position as the most famous picture house in
that territory.
SIGNING UP FOR MUTUAL.
The Strand Theater Company has closed a contract with
the Mutual Film Corporation for Mutual Masterpictures, De
Luxe Edition, beginning Feb. 27. This contract is for top
run service to the Strand theater in Indianapolis, the premier
house of Indiana. The contract was closed on the occasion
John R. Freuler and E. C. Devine Signing Mutual-Strand
Contract.
of the recent visit of John R. Freuler. president of the Mu-
tual Film Corporation, to Chicago, where he was in confer-
ence with E. C. Devine, president of the Strand Theater
Company. The details of the transition of the Strand pro-
gram to Mutual feature service were worked out there and
the deal closed. Prior to this announcement there were
many rumors in Chicago and film offices serving that terri-
tory about the impending change at the Strand which holds
Public Service Film Company-
New Comer in the Field Secures World's Rights to the Five-
Reel Spectacular Drama "Defense or Tribute."
Two old New Yorkers well known in the theatrical life
of the city have recently entered the film field and incor-
porating under the name of the Public Service Film Com-
pany they have established oflSces at 1482 Broadway. The
new comers in filmdom are
Joseph Leblang and his asso-
ciate, A. L. Jones. Mr. Leblang
who is a self-made man in the
fullest sense of the word, has
achieved success solely by his
own efforts. Mr. Jones has been
connected with Mr. Leblang in
his various enterprises in the
show world and both men are
popular in their chosen fields.
The first essay of the Public
Joseph Leblang.
Service Film Company was the
purchase of the eastern rights of
the Chicago Tribune in the auth-
entic scenes from European
battle fields. These pictures
have had a great success not
only in New York, but likewise
in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and
elsewhere. The new corpora-
tion announces that it has now
secured the world's rights to a monster five-reel historical and
spectacular drama entitled "Defense or Tribute." The film
visualizes the evils of unpreparedness in the light of past
history. The watch words of the new corporation are in-
tegrity and qualitv. Mr. J. P. Collins, well-known in the
film world in connection with his exploitation of "Dante's
Inferno" in the state of Pennsylvania, is the general man-
ager of the new corporation. Mr. ColKns' energy and busi-
ness acumen are well known in the film world and make
him a valuable asset to the Public Service Company.
A. L. Jones.
STRONG CAST FOR "THE HAUNTED MANOR."
That Gaumont is sparing no expense to make "The
Haunted Manor" a feature of unusual strength is evidenced
by the remarkable cast placed at the disposal of Director
Edwin Middleton. The stellar role being that of an adven-
turess. Miss Iva Shepard has been cast for the part. In her
support are the following players, Gertrude Robinson, Earl
O. Schenck, Henry W. Pemberton, Mathilde Baring, Robert
Clugston, Olive Trevor, James Levering, John Mackin,
and Harry Chira.
E. S. MARTIN BOOKS GAUMONT PLAYERS.
Any motion picture actor or legitimate player not wishing
to work for the Gaumont Company must keep out of the
way of John S. Martin. Mr. Martin sits in Gaumont's New
York office and plays spider for thespian flies. Sooner or later
they are caught in his web, and usually it is sooner rather
than later. With Miss Marguerite Courtot's capture, he es-
tablished a record for big game.
TANDY RETURNS FROM PLEASURE TRIP.
C. E. Tandy, manager of the Southern Paramount Pictures
Corporation, and S. A. Lynch, both of Atlanta, Ga., returned
to New York after having spent two weeks in Cuba. After
conferring with the officers of the Paramount Pictures Cor-
poration in New York City, he left for the South.
DEATH TAKES DE ROSSELLI'S SISTER.
Re.x de Rosselli of the L^niversal Company was notified bj'
telegraph this week of the death from pneumonia of his
sister. Marguerita de Rolf, at Peoria. III. Only a year ago
last Christmas the latter's husband, who had been associated
with Mumm's at Paris, passed away.
February 26. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1305
The Week's Vitagraphs
Popular Players Will Be Featured in the Offerings for the
Week of February 21.
ANTONIO MORENO, Charles Kent, Leah Baird,
Hughie Mack, Louise Beaudet, William Dangman, Van
Dyke Brook and other \itagraph players of promi-
nence are to be seen in the releases of the week of February
21. The releases are "Kennedy Square," in five reels; "The
Scene from "Hughey, the Process Server" (Vitagraph).
Road of Many Turnings," in three parts, and two one-reel
comedies, "Hughey, the Process Server," and "Freedy's Nar-
row Escape."
In "Kennedy Square," a delightful tale of the South is
disclosed. The picture was made from the novel by that
name of F. Hopkinson Smith, produced under the capable
direction of S. Rankin Drew and featuring .A.ntonio Moreno
and Charles Kent. The film is a Blue Ribbon feature in
five parts, released February 21.
"The Road of Many Turnings," released on February 26,
is a Broadway Star feature of unusual strength, produced
under the direction of Van Dyke Brooke, featuring Leah Baird
in a dual role. She is supported by Louise Beaudet, gmman-
uel A. Turner, Gerald Gordon and others.
"Hughey, the Process Server," released February 21, gives
Hughie Mack an excellent chance to display the comedy
ability for which he is famed. Under the direction of Wally
Van, Hughie endeavors to mix sleuthing with process serving
and gets into many amusing situations.
William Dangman is to be seen in another of the "Freddy"
series in a one-reeler produced by Frank Currier, entitled
"Freddy's Narrow Escape," released February 2S. Freddy
aspires to become the son-in-law of a local judge and almost
elopes with an old maid instead of his real sweetheart. How
he escapes is told in an amusing vein by Edward Montagne,
author of the comedy.
V-L-S-E OFFICE CHANGES.
From the home office of the V-L-S-E comes the an-
nouncement that a new sub-office has been opened at 204
St. Catherine street, Montreal, under the charge of H. W.
McCullum. The sub-office at St. Louis has been changed
to a regular branch and is under the management of S. W.
Hatch.
The New York sales force has been augmented by the ad-
dition of M. Morrison and William H. Irvine. S. J. Mayor
has been added to the Washington, D. C, force. R. Bins has
joined the sales force at Philadelphia, and H. P. Allen has
been advanced from shipper to booker in the Atlanta of-
fice.
IVA SHEPARD IN "THE TOUCHSTONE."
Miss Iva Shepard, who did excellent work as a vampire
in the Gaumont Mutual Masterpicture, De Luxe Edition,
"The Drifter," promises to reach vast dramatic heights in a
startling, unusual role in Director Edwin Middleton's latest
five reeler, "The Touchstone." Work has been recently
started on the Masterpicture, De Luxe, at the Jacksonville
Gaumont studio. Miss Shepard has in the leading part a
splendid opportunity for the display of a colorful personality,
intensely virile screen method, and a charm and strength of
artistrv rarely found in stage or screen leading women.
Pressmen Versus Agencies
Henry MacMahon Thinks the Former Should Be in Charge
of Publicity Campaigns.
tJTNGENUITY or stupidity of press campaigns — other
I things being equal — spells success or failure," remarked
Henry MacMahon, the publicity expert, the other day.
"It is better to let a trained theatrical press agent handle your
campaign than to entrust it to an advertising agency. The
pressman is versed in all
thf ways of inducing
people to pay for being
entertained, whereas the
advertising agency spe-
cializes in the marketing
of commercial products
and too frequently tries
to apply its methods of
selling soap or cheese or
lard to the e.xploitation
of art. Furthermore, the
good pressman has the
ear of the newspapers
which is far more effec-
tual than waving the big
stick at them via the
counting room. Putting
the advertising agent in
charge and making the
pressman his understrap-*
per is a most serious
mistake. The biggest^
successes of Broadway
and of the country gen-
erally have been won
where the press repre-
sentative has had a free
hand."
Mr. MacMahon enjoyed the free" hand he refers to in the
Boston publicity campaign of "The Birth of a Nation," and
as the special feature representative of the same production
in New York. For the last six months he was the Triangle's
press representative. Among the stage successes of recent
years with which he was identified were "The Clansman,"
"Pomander Walk," "The Bluebird" and "The Story of the
Rosary." He has worked at the dramatic desk, has contri-
buted many signed articles to the magazines, and thus knows
the journalistic angle as well as showmanship. Addressed
care of this office, he will be glad to confer with heads of
films, of organizations and with prominent exhibitors who
desire real money-getting publicity.
Henry MacMahon.
Wilmuth Merkyl, New Petrova Leading Man
WILMUTH MERKYL, regarded as one of the fore-
most of the younger leading men of the stage or
screen, has been engaged by Metro and will make
his bow under Metro auspices in "The Soul Market," in
which Mme. Petrova is
starred. This is an orig-
inal story, written by
Aaron Hoffman, the
well known playwright
and author.
Mr. Merkyl had a long ^^^r -^
and varied career in
grand opera and on the
speaking stage, before
he went into motion
pictures. He was re-
cently starred in "The
Fortunate Youth," and ^^^^
before that was leading ^^HB . "^Sfc*^
man for Helen Ware, in ^^^^b /
"The Price," Betty Nan- ^^^| v ■t\
sen in "The Celebrated ^^^^^
Sea ndal," Marguerite
Clark, in ''Gretna
Green," and other not-
able productions. Wilmuth Merkyl.
Mr. Merkyl made his
professional debut in grand opera at the Royal Opera House
in Berlin, and since adopting the stage, has appeared all
over the world, playing several languages. He has appeared
in India, China, Japan, South Africa, England, Australia,
and in Canada and the States. He had the leading male sing-
ing role in "Adele," and appeared with Hazel Dawn in light
musical comedv.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Berlin Letter
FILM Censorship in Germany is continually growing
stricter. Preceding the war there were only two boards
of censorship in the country, stationed at Berlin and
Munich. Berlin exercised control over the whole of Ger-
many, exclusive of Bavaria and the Bavarian Pfalz. These
two districts received their censorship permits from Munich.
Since that time, VVuerttemberg has established a censor-
central at Stuttgart; films for the Rhein province and West-
phalia are censored in Dusseldorf; Alsace-Lorraine kinemas
cannot show pictures without a Strassburg permit, and Sax-
ony is dependent upon the Leipzig censor, although no film
is censored in the last-named city unless accompanied by a
Berlin card. In addition to these main censors, practically
every city, town and village in the country has established
an independent board, which very often forbids films which
have passed all of the main boards. Thus a film may have
successful runs in every city in the country and finally strike
a snag in the person of some village burgess. This gauntlet
which every film is now required to run has caused manu-
facturers to exercise much more care in the making of films.
Many producers even make some of their doubtful scenes
twice — one for Germany, the other for some of the foreign
countries which dertan.d stronger moments.
Notwithstanding the added censor pressure, less films have
been forbidden, owing to these precautions, than in the
preceding year. This fact may be better emphasized by
Ihe following figures gleaned from the Munich board of
censors, which has always been considered perhaps the most
rigid in Germany. The Munich board, which in 1914 exam-
ined 4.173 films, in 1915 censored 3,525 pictures with a total
length of 934,606 meters (approximately 3,115,350 feet).
From this number, 3,184 films were passed. 117 partly forbid-
den and 224 entirely forbidden. The lengtli of the forbidden
films totals to 64,896 meters (216,320 fe'et). The forbidden
pictures in 1915 amount to less than half of the number for-
bidden in the preceding year.
The censors at present especially discountenance detec-
tive films and to a great extent comedies, in particular such
as direct the mind toward lower moral channels. War pic-
tures— actual, dramatic and comic — are looked upon with
favor, as are all educative pictures — nature, industrial and
actual. Carefully prepared dramas and wholesome comedies
are also assured of success with the central proofing boards.
The Nordische film, "Revolutionshochzeit," has been hav-
ing a very successful run at the Union theaters. This film,
taken from Sophus Michaelis's drama, well merits mention
as one of the finest film dramas of the year. With an inter-
esting plot as a basis, with elegant settings and beautiful
outdoor scenes, as the Nordische so well understands these
essentials, the film has been perfected by the splendid acting
of Valdemar Psilander, Betty Nansen and Nicolai Johannsen.
The plot is laid in France during the revolutionary period
of 1793, and the entire presentation is so real that one may
well imagine himself to be really living in this turbulent
period.
The Atlantic Film Aarhus production, "Der Weg zum
Guten," founded upon paragraph 51 of the German statutes
book, passed the Berlin censor this week. The film, a crim-
inal-physiological drama treating with the theory of heritage,
has already been sold to a number of foreign countries and,
according to reports received, is meeting with signal success.
Parties who have seen this film are universal in acclaiming
that it will be one of the season's biggest features. "Der
Weg zum Guten" features Alfred Abel, who by his splendid
play in this film has strengthened his hold upon the title
of one of the country's greatest character actors.
The Mozart Lichtspiele on Nollendorfplatz presents this
week a new Erna Morena film, "Der Weisse Tod" ("The
White Death"). Again in this film Miss Morena shows her
thorough knowledge of the film art. "The White Death"
affords Miss Morena excellent opportunity for showing her
ability, inasmuch as with her play two actors w^ho measure
up to even Miss Morena's possibilities. Heinz Salfner dem-
onstrates that obtrusive mimicry is not necessary for suc-
cessful character portrayal as shown on the screen. Her-
mann Wlack, while not so original as Mr. Salfner, brought
out in a pleasing manner the fullest possibilities of his role.
Beautiful Alpine scenery added to the charm of this finely
enacted picture.
Two films worthy of mention are the Eichberg produc-
tions, "Robert als Lohengrin" ("Robert as Lohengrin") and
"Das Tagebuch Collins" ("Collins' Diary"). "Robert als
Lohengrin" features Berlin's most popular humorist, Robert
Steidl, in a three-act comedy which shows Berlin's favorite
laugh-maker at his best. "Das Tagebuch Collins" is an
interesting criminal romance in which an innocent man is
accused of murdering his friend. Through the clever work
of the prisoner's sweetheart the guilty parties are uncovered.
Praise is due to Miss Ellen Richter for her splendid interpre-
tation of the fiery Spanish dancer about whom the plot
revolves. Both films are especially good in photography and
settings.
Martin Berger, formerly of the Mercedes Film Company,
has entered upon the manufacture of films, together with
Max Altmann. " Mr. Berger, who is one of the best posted
men in the Berlin trade, is responsible for a number of ex-
cellent films, and it was therefore not surprising that the
new concern's first film, "Kindertraenen" ("Child-Tears")
fulfilled all expectations. Mr. Berger features Edmund
Loewe, who plays the leading role in a very pleasing
manner.
Benefit performances for soldiers stationed in Krakau
garrisons will take place in that city on the sixteenth and
seventeenth of this month. The main attraction is the Des-
mond film, "Seifenblasen" ("Soap Bubbles"), to which music
for the occasion has been composed by Professor von Woi-
kowsky-Biedau. Miss Olga Desmond will personally appear
before the screen between the third and fourth acts.
J. A. FLEITZER.
Berlin, January 10, 1916.
ESSANAY TO PRODUCE "THE HAVOC."
Production is practically ready to start on Essanay's
next multiple reel feature to follow "The Discard." on the
V-S-L-E. program. The photoplay is "The Havoc," in five
reels, written by the well known playwright, H. S. Sheldon.
It will be the first photoplaj'- to be produced in Essanay's
new studio, which is now practically completed. Sets have
been arranged in the new studio, Essanay's other two studios
being tied up with other productions. A temporary lighting
system has been arranged, work on the overhead crane
lights still going on.
An all, star cast has been engaged to appear in this pro-
duction. Gladys Hanson who has been playing with Lou
Tellegen, the betrothed of Geraldine Farrar, in "The Ware
Case," on Broadway, will take the leading role.
Miss Hanson is well known in the Frohman productions,
playing for many years with E. H. Sothern. Her first work
was a part in "The Spoilers." She later appeared with Cyril
Bellew and Minnie Madern Fiske. She will be supported
by Charles Dalton, the well known stage star, in the heavy
lead part, and Bryant Washburn, as juvenile lead.
The play is one of intense dramatic action and with strong
emotional parts, and bids fair to be one of the best produced
of the Essanay program.
LAMBART OUT OF MIRROR FILMS.
The following statement comes from the offices of the
Mirror Films, Inc., at 16 East Forty-second street:
"Captain Harry Lambart, who has been identified to some
extent with Mirror Films, Inc., is no longer connected with
the Mirror Films, Inc., in any capacity. Action leading to
the retiring of Mr. Lambart from the organization was taken
at a meeting of the Board of Directors and such action
was taken with the approval of each member. As Mr. Lam-
bart had, at the time of the action, no official position with
the company, no office has been left vacant by him.
"Mr. Lambart resigned as a member of the executive
committee of Mirror Films.Inc, some time ago, at the same
time resigning as vice-president."
Mr. Lambart, prior to his joining the Mirror Films, was
for a long time with the Vitagraph company.
ANDERSON RETIRES FROM ESSANAY OWNERSHIP.
Gilbert M. Anderson, secretary of the Essanay Com-
pany, has sold his stock interest to George K. Spoor, presi-
dent of the concern. Mr. Spoor and Mr. Anderson, the
initials of whose names formed the basis for the title of
S. and A. (Essanay) company, were among the pioneer
film manufacturers. Mr. Anderson has not announced his
future plans.
AUSTRALIAN FILM MAN DENIES RUMOR.
J. A. Lipman, of the .\ustralian Feature Films, Ltd., Syd-
ney, Australia, has arrived in New York and will remain
here in the interest of his concern for several months. Re-
garding a paragraph printed recently in the Australian Notes
in this publication, to the eflEect that the Australian Feature
Films and Eraser Films, Ltd., had combined, he says that the
information is incorrect. Neither companies contemplate
combining.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1307
"Down in Front"
(Moving Pictures and Moving Conversadon.)
By Hazen Conklin.
Illustrations by Thornton Fisher.
Mrs. McGabb Explains a Love Scene.
(Mrs. McGabb has brought her sixteen-year-old
daughter, Millie, and Millie's school chum, Rosie
Simms, to witness a six-reel romance, featuring
J. Romeo Mushman, the popular screen idol. Mrs.
McGabb has seated herself between the two girls.)
Millie — Oh, Ma! can't me and Rosie sit together?
Airs. McGabb — No, you can'tl Let you two together and
you'd do nothin' but sit and hold hands and moon about
curly hair and his lovely eyes like you didn't either of you
have a brain in your head!
Millie — Aw, Ma, we wouldn't neither — would we, Rosie?
Rosie — Honest, we wouldn't Mrs. McGabb. Oh, look, Mil-
lie! Don't he look grand in a dress suit! Ain't he got a
swell figure! His chest swells out like a — like a —
Mrs.McC. — If you'd ask me I'd say he looks like a potato
bustin' it's jacket! Your Pa's got a bigger chest than that,
Millie, only it don't begin to round out till further down.
Millie — Oh, look, Rosie, he's goin' to kiss her! O-o-o-o-ah!
Rosie — Don't he make love grand! Say, Millie, wouldn't
you like to run your fingers through his hair like she's
doin'? So long, and soft, and wavy!
Mrs.McG. — She's probably measurin' to see how long
since he's had it cut. Or maybe she's wonderin' if there'll
be cuttin's enough so's she can stuff a new sofa pillow.
Millie — Look, Rosie, he's goin' to propose to her! Look,
he's gettin' down on his knees!
Mrs.McG, — If he kneels down in them skin-tight pants
something else'll pop!
Rosie — Aw! Ain't that too bad — the fiUum has busted!
Why does something like that always have to happen right
at the most exciting moments?
Mrs.McG. — He probably did pop, and they're waitin'
while somebody goes for a needle and thread. There, it's
all right again. I guess —
Millie — Aw, it's all blurry now — the machine's out of
focus! That's better now, but I couldn't see whether she
said "yes" or "no," could you, Rosie?
Rosie — I think she must have refused him, for he's walkin'
up and down, bitin' his finger-nails. Maybe he's poor. She
musta loved him, because she lets him kiss her. See —
he's pleading with her and —
Millie — Oh, why does something always happen when —
look, all you can see is the bottom of one picture and the
top of another. What makes it do that? Don't it look
funny! All you can see is his feet in one and their heads
in the other. You don't know which to watch.
THEVf LOOK FONNV WPkUKIN' UP f^HD OOUjr
ALU BH THEMS^LVESo ^.s^e;. -
Mrs.McG. — If you'd ask me, I'd say his feet. They look
funny walkin' up and down all by themselves. Like a pair of
lost soles.
Millie — -They've fixed it, but I do wish I knew what he
was sayin' to her! Could you read that sub-title, Rosie?
That's the second one I've missed because it went before
I could read more than the first line. Oh, look! That's his
rival, and they're goin' to fight! Look! Look! Aw, say.
fclSHER-
now we've gotta let these people by and miss it all! Why
can't they make people wait till the end of a reel before
they let 'em into the seats! It takes all the good out of
the pictures!
Mrs.McG. — Humph! I wouldn't care how much good it
took outa the pictures if it didn't take all the shine offen
my shoes! Just a minute. Mister! Would you mind comin'
back here and steppin' on my other foot, so's they'll both
be mates? I hate to have one squashed a different shape
from the other!
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more. Send for them now.
MONEY FLOWING INTO ARGENTINA.
The exports of Argentina in 1915, according to official sta-
tistics, amounted to $558,280,000, an increase over the pre-
ceding year of $290,000,000. Imports of $226,892,000, showed
a decrease over 1914 of $45,000,000. This remarkable show-
ing of the progressive South American republic undoubtedly
will have interest for film manufacturers.
1308
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
\s.
Bluebirds Ready to Show
"Hop, the Devil's Brew" Is Impressive Production — The
DeHavens in "The Wrong Door."
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
"Hop, the Devil's Brew."
JT MAY appear like overheated enthusiasm, nevertheless, we
venture that "Hop, the Devil's Brew," produced by the
Smalleys. is the most complete and the most authentic of
photoplays dealing with the illegal traffic in opium. The pic-
ture is more than good; it is exceaent, considered either as
dramatic entertainment, or as a faithful depiction of actual
conditions to be faced in some of the coast cities in the United
States. Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber, to whom first credit
is due for a superior production, are said to have had the co-
operation of San Francisco customs officials in preparing the
scenes demanding detailed knowledge of the opium trade. If
they did not have such assistance, the perfection of the detail
in the picture is the more remarkable.
For want of a better word, the story in "Hop, the Devil's
Brew" may be called natural. Combined with such a quan-
tity of unquestionably realistic incidents, it all seems like a
page out of life, and the restrained acting of Mr. Smalley, as
the inspector, and Lois Weber, as his wife, addicted to opium,
contributes to the impression. They are never theatrical and
they never allow the production to become theatrical. The plot,
simple and direct, progresses so smoothly that we are uncon-
scious of calculated effects and because of this, the effects
are all the stronger.
Passing over the happenings in the personal drama, which
might sound ordinary enough in the telling, it is worth while
to note a few of the outstanding features of the production.
No highly colored newspaper story ever gave the reader so
complete an idea of how opium smugglers operate and how
government inspectors work to check them. On the "Queen ol
the Orient." docked in a Pacific coast port, we see both ends of
the game — the secreting of opium in life preservers and blocks
of wood that may be surreptitiously landed on shore, also the
tactics of the inspectors familiar with the tricks of opium
dealers.
Of course, there are confederates among the city officials and
'in the Chinatown district, where we have most convincing
pictures of Lee Gow's establishment. Settings are ideal, types
of depraved characters are not overdrawn, and f'-om first to
last there is a wealth of int. resting detail. Too much em-
phasis cannot be placed on this quality of the picture. And it
would be unfair to omit mention of the perfect photography
U
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Scene from "Hop, the Devil's Brew" (Bluebird).
and exceptionally fine lighting effects. The picture is another
triumph for the Smalleys, artistic producers who know what
to include and what to pass by in gaining an effect.
"The Wrong Door."
Melodrama and farce intermingled, and a good deal of the
DeHavens, Carter and his wife. Flora Parker, are found in
"The Wrong Door," a picture not easily catalogued, but
fairly entertaining.. No one is likely to take the story seri-
ously, or to respond to the producer's thrills when he essays
melodrama, so it is best to regard it as a comedy with varia.
tions. If an audience makes a mistake and laughs at the wrong
time, why no harm is done.
In his screen performance, Mr. DeHaven retains the per-
sonality of a musical comedy actor. He is dapper, quick of
movement and whatever the situation, his presence is apt to
give a comedy twist to the scene. As Phillip Borden he la Bup.
P"sed to manage a steel foundry and he sits before a large
desk in an office with his name on the door, but he never would
be mistaken for a business man. At his club, in the theater
where he goes to admire the pretty Frou Prou, or joy riding
Scene from "The Wrong Door" (Bluebird).
after a festive evening, Mr. DeHaven appears more in his
element. '^
Probably the most Interesting scenes in the production show
a theater as the audience watches the dancing girls on the
stage, and the same young women as they appear in the not
over private privacy of their dressing room. There is so
little pretense of plausibility in the story that to enumerate
inconsistencies would be useless.
Mr. DeHaven and his stupid friend "Bumps," played by Ernie
Shields, often succeed in being amusing, whereas Mrs. De-
Haven is a pleasing, if somewhat colorless Frou Frou. Settings
are adequate.
'Love's Crucible"
A Brady-World Film Production Introducing Frances
Nelson as a Star — Some Telling Situations.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
WHEN presented on the stage, Jules Eckert Goodman's
play, the inspiration for this Brady-World Film pic-
ture, went under the title of "The Point of View." As
a screen offering, with the plot based on the trials of an ar-
tistically ambitious girl placed at the mercy of designing young
men possessing more money than morals, "Love's Crucible" is
not strikingly original. But that, of course, does not indicate the
absence of appealing qualities in the story, in the production
supplied by Director Emil Chautard and in the acting of
Frances Nelson. It is pleasing to note the rapid rise of this
young actress, who in all respects seems to merit a place on
the roster of World Film stars. She has a really engaging
personality and a distinct gift for emotional expression that
has ample scope in this production.
The success of the picture, for it appears like a success, Is
largely due to the sympathetic playing of Miss Nelson and to
Director Chautard's ingenuity in contriving new ways of reg-
istering familiar incidents. One scene. In particular, is worthy
of mention because it is certain to impress an audience by
reason of its suggeptiveness — not an offensive suggestiveness,
however, for the stoi y demanded a clear indication of a chang-
ing situation, and the director's method of conveying his mean-
ing was quite adroit.
Myra has left her country home, is installed in a studio and
has for a neighbor, a youth of pleasing presence whose com-
panionable attention.-; are in reality only a cloak for less In-
nocent motives. When it becomes necessary to show that the
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1309
barrier between these two young people is about to be removed,
the girl, after a very well acted scene, slips the key to her
door over the transom between the two rooms. This is
enough to make plain the altered relationship without undue
emphasis.
In subsequent passages of the drama, which follows the too
trustful girl's tribulations and ultimate redemption, the plot
is developed with considerable skill. All of the characters are
given a reasonable place in the action and their behavior is
plausible. As intimated before. Miss Nelson's acting is natural
Scene from "Love's Crucible" (World Filip).
and graceful, qualities not always realized by other members
of the cast. Douglas MacLean is a manly type, but a bit stiff
in his playing of Robert. The company includes June Elbidge,
Lumsden Hare, John Hyland and Fred Truesdell.
Biograph Drama and Reissues
A Ne'w Three-Reel Production of Good Quality — Interesting
Single Reels Directed by Griffith.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
"The Guilt of Stephen Eldridge."
IN producing this three-part drama. Director Farrell Mac-
donald gave a clear presentation of a moderately involved
plot, and more than that, showed a commendable regard for
reasonable character development. The story follows the theory
that a child is likely to inherit the disposition of its parents,
or rather in this particular instance, the disposition of the
father. The bank cashier, introduced in the early scenes. Is
dishonest; the paying teller, made to suffer for the other's
defalcations, is a model of rectitude and the sons of these
two men carry the characteristics of the fathers into the sec-
Scene from "The Guilt of Stephen Eldridge" (Biograph).
ond generation. They are the means of bringing about a long
delayed justice, which restores the good name of the wrongly
convicted paying teller.
The usual lines of plot construction are followed in showing
how the bank theft is discovered and how the guilt is shoul-
dered on an innocent man, who spends a number of years in
the penitentiary before escaping to lead a precarious existence
as a scissors grinder. Thoroughly disguised by a flowing beard
and ragged clothes, he wanders about his old haunts and
keeps in communication with his wife without his identity
being suspected by neighbors. Meanwhile the sons of the
cashier and the former paying teller have reached maturity
and are following in the footsteps of their fathers. One is a
wild youth, secretly married to a chorus girl, the other gives
every evidence of becoming a good citizen. Through the
conflict between these two young men the dishonesty of the
cashier is revealed and the scissors grinder is reunited with
his family.
Ivan Christy, Vera Sisson, Charles H. Mailes, Jack Mulhall,
Charles Perley and Gretchen Hartman are numbered In an ef-
ficient cast. As it is to be expected in a Biograph production,
settings and photography are of the best.
Griffith Reissues.
The( merit of the Griffith single reels, now being reissued
by the Biograph Company, is again evidenced in four subjects
selected for release in March. They are "The House of Dark-
ness," "The Lady and the Mouse," "His Mother's Scarf" and
"The Golden Supper." The most dramatic of the four, and
[lerhaps the one most typical of Griffith craftsmanship in creat-
Scene from "The Lady and the Mouse" (Biograph).
ing suspense, is "The House of Darkness." a gripping sketch
based on a maniac's response to the soothing influence of
music.
Lillian and Dorothy Gish. Henry B. Walthall. Lionel Barry-
more and Robert Harron contribute to a deftly told story in
"The Lady and the Mouse." "His Mother's Scarf" is a Western
drama of sound appeal, and "The Golden Supper" Is a fairly
effective interpretation of Tennyson's poem, marked by pic-
turesque ensemljles and beautiful settings.
"Merely Mary Ann"
Delightful Mixture of Sense, Sentiment and Humor in Fox
Five-Reel Offering from the Plot of Israel Zangwil.
i. .viewed by Hanford C. Judson.
ONE can get real enjoyment from "Merely Mary Ann," a
Fox picture in five reels by Israel Zangwil. Merely Mary
Ann is quite a compelling young miss of 17. And
as the pretty you^ig actress, Vivian Martin, sets her forth, she
has such a wholesome atmosphere of sentiment that is sincere
affection, of capacity for gladness and of innocence about her,
that, bravely buckling down to the hard jobs of a slavey in
a lodging house, she seems like a golden ray of Fairyland shin-
ing through to a hard world. The effect Is often poetical to a
degree. It is a picture that will do credit to any exhibitor; it
certainly does credit to all the players and to its director, John
Adolphi.
It is one of those not too frequent offerings in which senti-
ment is kept from decaying into sentimentality by the con-
tinual cutting across of humor. Humor stops it before it begins
to spoil and lets it begin afresh. There's a laugh always com-
ing, but the laugh is so closely related to the sentiment and
the poetry that the mind is constantly stimulated and con-
stantly refreshed much to the spectator's enjoyment.
The story, not sensationally novel, is fresh with many a bit
of humanity that has never been shown before or seems as new
as though it never had and this is all that the producer desired.
It is a picture that merely uses life: it doesn't set out to
draw things as they are, but to draw a contrast between things
as they are. and in. Merely Mary Ann, just there and nowhere
else, just in her own corner of the picture, things as we would
like to think they are. And the ending is as happy as that of
"Cinderella." No matter what the world really is or what 't
may become, the happy ending will always remain legitimate
as long as humans are born young and have to grow up. Folks
will like this kind of picture until they forget they, too, were
young once and grew up.
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"He Fell In Love' With His Wife"
The Pallas Pictures Give Pleasing Visualization of ' Old
Favorite— E. P. Roe's Story Films Well.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald
SOME of the old stories film well. "He Fell in Love With
His Wife" contains a situation that has been overlooked
in the mad rush for something new in the line of picture
stories. It has been produced by Wm. D. Taylor, with Florence
vile concoction in good faith. All the squalor and hopeless-
ness of chronic poverty are suggested in the scenes of the
town's disease breeding slums. But Director Durkin reserved
his biggest achievement for the concluding reel in which an
anarchistic workman incites a mob to attack the office of
"The Clarion." The handling of this mob is admirable.
An efficient company in support of Mr. Blackwell numbers
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Scene from "He Fell in Love With His Wife" (Pallas).
Rockwell and Forrest Stanley in the principle roles; and in
spite of a defect or two, such as the failure of James Holcroft
to unhitch his horse and put it in the stable on the nignt when
he dismissed Bridget Malony. the production will be found to be
an especially pleasing adaption of the E. P. Roe novel. It
might also be argued that too much film has been expended on
Holcroffs experimenting with housekeepers. One of the best
types in the play is the daughter of Mrs. Mumpson, a former
housekeeper. This backward girl, who has run away from a
mother quite as eccentric as herself, becomes a servant In the
Holcroft home, and proves to be the important link in a chain
of circumstances. A splendid portrayal of the character has
been given in the Pallas production.
The photographic effects obtained in the night scenes im-
mediately following Alida's hurried departure from the home of
Wilson Ostrom. whose wife she had believed herself to be, are
remarkable. The play has been dressed in modern style, but
as the, story is one that might belong to any period, this can <
hardly be counted a defect.
Of the character of Bridget Malony Lydia Teamans Titus
has given a fine portrayal. The cast which includes Page
Peters in the role of Wilson Ostrom, and Howard Davics as
Tom Watterly, have been well chosen. Florence Rockwell's
interpretation of the character of Alida Is delightful, and For-
rest Stanley, as James Holcroft, gives a pleasing and manly
portrayal of the role.
"The Clarion"
Carlyle Blackwell Becomes Equitable Star in Adaptation
of Samuel Hopkins Adams' Novel.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
A NEWSPAPER man and magazine writer of broad experi-
ence whose specialty during recent years has been the
exposure of fraudulent business, Samuel Hopkins Adams,
was dealing with familiar material when he wrote "'The
Clarion," a novel that created something of a stir at the time
of its publication. It has reached the screen in a photoplay
that unmistakably conveys the spirit of Mr. Adams' story and
occasionally becomes forcefully realistic. Probably picture
patrons will be even more interested in knowing that Car-
lyle Blackwell heads the cast, and in this, his first perform-
ance as an Equitable star, creates a favorable impression.
"The Clarion" warranted pictorial treatment because of the
vital nature of the story. Without being a preachment, it hits
hard at fake medicines and glorifies free journalism, brave
enough to tell the truth regardless of the protests of adver-
tisers. We meet a quack doctor at the beginning of his career
when he travels from town to town selling Certina to gullible
country folk. The nickels and dimes collected in this fashion
are the nucleus of a great business, although the cure-all
medicine continues to be useless stuff. The real conflict in
the drama develops between father and son, for Harrington
is presented as a young man of high ideals. As the proprietor
of a newspaper he opens a campaign for right and justice In
all things, and there is no compromise, though his father and
his fiancee must be among those to suffer.
Director James Durkin's production Is most effective In real-
istic details and least convincing In the development of a love
Interest that is really little more than conventional trimming
for the central plot. Among the details that contribute strength
to the picture may be noted the glimpse of the Certina factory,
where unclean workmen mix the fluid in barrels; also the
flashes of deluded people, pitiable wrecks, who have taken the
Scene from "The Clarion" (Equitable).
Howard Hall, Marion Dentler, George Soule Spencer, Rosemary
Dean and Phillip Hahn. The unfinished print shown for re-
view precludes comment on the photography.
"The Precious Packet''
A Thrilling Tale of the British Diplomatic Service Presented
in Pathe Gold Rooster Play.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THERE can be no question about the box office qualities of
"The Precious Packet." The story is of the kind that
carries you along with it, and Donald MacKenzie has
missed no tricks in producing it. It is also a well-constructed
story, and jealousy guards its secret to the end.
At least two of the cast are new-comers to the Pathe pictures,
and their manner of conducting themselves suggests that a
further use of their talents in screen work will refiect credit
on all concerned. These are the star of the play, Ralph Kel-
lard, whose successful stage career Covers a number of legiti-
mate successes, and W. Tabor Wetmore, who is a well-known
tenor, and one of our foremost dramatic interpreters. Lois
Meredith, the feminine lead, is attractive but not obtrusive.
Others of the cast whose names are unknown to us are also
worthy of mention.
The story of the play was written by Fred Jackson, and
treats of .the adventures of a young Englishman, "who, having
lost his all at the race tracks and about to commit suicide, is
Scene from "The Precious Packet" (Pathe).
sent under the auspices of "The Tounger Sons," an organiza-
tion of the younger sons of British nobles, to perform In
America a mission unknown to himself. He is entrusted with
a secret packet which is not to be opened until a certain
date, and which is to enlighten him as to what is expected of
him. Arrived in America he is kidnapped by a young French
woman who is to be secretly placed on the throne of a French-
Canadian kingdom, Falling in love with the young man she
helps him to escape the French conspirators who are trying
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to make him give up the packet. After a thrilling chase and
the precipitation of an automobile over a cliff, resulting in the
death of the Frenchmen, the packet is opened and found to
contain an order for the Englishman to marry pretty Jacque-
line, whose marriage with one of his nationality will thwart
the plan of her countrymen to place her on a throne in Canada.
The running of the Derby, and the exciting scenes. Including
the death of a valuable racehorse belonging to the Englishman,
will prove especially attractive.
Three Lasky Productions
Theodore Roberts, Fannie Ward and Charlotte Walker Fea-
tured in Commendable Subjects Released on the
Paramount Program.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
jjrjUDD'NHEAD WILSON" depends for its popularity on
£ the reputation of its distinguished author, rather than on
any intrinsic dramatic merits. The story, or at least the
dramatic skeleton of it, hinges entirely on the finger
Scene from "Pudd'nhead Wilson" (Lasky).
print theory which has to-day been raised to an article
of faith in police and criminological circles. "Pudd'nhead
Wilson" shows the first application of the theory under
very difficulty circumstances. The play stands or falls with the
Impersonation of 'Tudd'nhead Wilson." Theodore Roberts Is
cast In the part of "Pudd'nhead' and the reader will have no
trouble in drawing his o^vn inference. Very much can be said
for the characteristic atmosphere in the play which adds great-
ly to the merit of the performance. The reminlscenes of slav-
ery days present an interesting feature in the play and its
tragic consequences are visualized with considerable dramatic
force. The quaint humor of Mark Twain is not easily trans-
ferred either to the stage or to the screen and those who have
read "Pudd'nhead Wilson " may miss some of the grim, strange
aspects of that humor. Thomas Meighan acts the part of
Chambers, the quadroon slave and gives a convincing rendition.
The rest of the cast Is good.
"Tennessee's Pardner."
The glory of "Tennessee's Pardner" belongs to Fannie Ward.
She takes the part of a pretty, sweet, affectionate lass, who
goes through life unscathed by surroundings full of all man-
ner of danger and wickedness. Rarely has a woman artist
brightened the screen more delightfully than Fannie warO
In this picture. When I say that no portion of the audience
was readier with praise than the women, I am giving the
reader some Idea as to the merit of her performance.
The nature of the story is such as to give an ambitious and
conscientious producer notable opportunities for settings, espe-
cially outdoor settings. These opportunities the producer has
utilized to the fullest and bringing all his art to bear on the
material at hand, has made the atinosphere or rather the vari-
ous atmospheres, perfect and thoroughly convincing. Bret
Harte's humox is at times of an iron strain and there is a
good deal of It in this story, very finely translated Into screen
language.
The scenes in and about the old mission were bewitchingly
beautiful and altogether too short for the demands of the
spectator. There are tragic and intensely dramatic moments
in the play. The climaxes are carefully prepared and never
mlss,.thelr effect. Next to Fannie Ward, the performance of
Jack Dean, merits special mention. His was a diflicult part.
He had to be manly and he had to be tender to the point vf
weakness. He succeeded in portraying both qualities most con-
vincingly. Another performer that deserves mention is Jessie
Arnold who took the part of Kate Kent, the mother of Ten-
nessee, likewise R. Bradbury, taking the part of Bill Kent,
Tennessee's father. Charles Clary gave us a villain of the true
melodramatic dye. In the subordinate part of the Padre, James
Neill, acquitted himself splendidly.
Altogether, "Tennessee's Pardner" is a lovable American
play with an appeal which cannot fall with any audience.
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine."
Theodore Roberts undoubtedly Is the greatest asset of this
feature. His characterization of the old mountaineer was the
finest piece of acting seen on any screen in many a month.
Indeed, I feel tempted to doubt whether all the subtle points, all
the details of his peerless impersonation can possibly be appre-
ciated at only one view of this feature. To mention but one of
the subtle points which give such extraordinary merit to this
performance, take the action of the old mountaineer when he Is
confronted with a piece of writing. Brave in the face of dan-
ger, rugged In enduring the eternal hardships of the mountains,
the old man collapses when he is called upon to read something.
He cannot read. All his hardihood dies out and the old man
presents a most pathetic sight with his school boy-like embar-
rassment when he shamefacedly makes the confession that he
never learned to read. It was a touch absolutely true to
nature and to reality. In every other aspect of the character,
Mr. Robert's rendition was beyond all praise. Much can be said
for the conscientious work of Charlotte Walker and Thomas
Meighan.
The praise of settings and lighting effects In a Lasky pro-
duction seems superfluous. The story of the feature follows
the old conventional lines and we know what the end will
be after we have seen the first two or three hundred feet of
film. This may be all right for an unsophisticated audience who
enjoy the development of the obvious, but the utter conven-
tionality of the story may act as a weakness in cities where
audiences are more critical. I think that there are two many
titles in the play. The Introduction of dialect or a pseudo dia-
lect Into the sub-titles is always an experiment and is often
annoying to those who do not care for that sort of thing. The
opening scene showing the "Lonesome Pine" is very pretty.
Scene from "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" (Lasky).
There are improbabilities and inconsistencies more or less ob-
vious. The spirit of sympathy for the moonshiner prevails
throughout the play, which in this respect follows the spirit
of the original story.
"Dimples"
Mary Miles Minter Is Starred in a Columbia-Metro Picture
Calculated to Reveal Her Girlish Charm.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
UNLIKE a number of recent eMtro productions dealing with
social problems, "Dimples," directed by Edgar Jones for
the Columbia Pictures Corporation, is devoted to noth-
ing more serious than the playful prettiness of a sweet girl
with "wavy blond hair, a winning smile and kittenish man-
nerisms, such as men for long ages past have liked to associate
with innocent maidenhood. If "Dimples" pleases audiences —
and surely there Is nothing In it to displease them — it will
indicate that the likable qualities of Mary Miles Minter are
sufficient to compensate for the lack of an Impressive story.
The picture Is apt to be somewhat negative in Its effect, unless
one looks upon the Metro Corporation's youthful star with
favor and decides that a photoplay needs no stronger attrac-
tion.
The story Is so naive and Irreproachably wholesome that It
would be unkind to test it by severe standards. Things happen
as they do because Miss Minter must be given every oppor-
tunity to exerlcse her childish wiles. We first meet her as the
ill-treated daughter of a miserly old man and find that her
beauty stands the strain of ragged clothing. She romps about
the poor tenement with all the spontaneity of healthy child-
hood and every now and again strikes a sympathetic note In
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expressing a craving for affection that is denied her, save for
the companionship of the aged, half-witted friend of her
father. Finally she receives the doll for which she has longed,
never guessing that her simple-minded companion has removed
the stuffing and substituted a great roll of bills, Dimples' In-
heritance, in place of the sawdust.
Both of the aged men die, and in the third reel, when Dimples
groes to live with an aunt, who keeps a boarding house, the plot
takes on a new turn with the introduction of a number of char-
acters, in one way or another concerned with events that be-
Scene from JJimples (_Metro).
fall the pretty heroine. The precious doll is forever on the
verge of being stolen or destroyed, but we are not aitogetner
surprised to learn that the bills are discovered at a crucial mo-
ment and used to save Dimples' prospective husband from ruin
on the stock exchange. The author of the story followed rather
obvious lines and permitted a few inconsistencies, but at least
his scenario served as an attractive vehicle for Miss Minter.
Exteriors photographed in Jacksonville, Fla., are inviting,
and the company is a good one, with William Cowper, John J.
Donough and Thomas J. Carrigan in prominent roles.
"Kennedy Square"
A Five-Part Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Based on F. Hopkinson
Smith's Well-Known Novel.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
tJ-IV-ENNEDY SQUARE" is the title of a fairly well-known
_|^ novel by F. Hopkinson Smith. It is a readable novel.
The charm of it lies almost entirely in its atmosphere
and in it.s characterization. There are a hundred delightful
little touches in the novel mainly attributable to the charm of
the author's style. In transferring these delicate elements to
the screen much of their essence has been lost. Nothing is
left but the slender thread of narrative which has few dramatic
possibilities. There never was enough filming material in this
Scene from "Kennedy Square" (Vitagraph).
story for five reels. Part of the feature is taken up with short
biographical data concerning F. Hopkinson Smith. Most ot
these will be news to motion picture audiences of all degrees.
A lot of sketches made by F. Hopkinson Smith are thrown upon
the screen as a preliminary to the showing of the feature itself.
Some of the sketches are very pretty and as they deal with
New York City all of them have a certain interest.
The interest of the stor.v centers around a lovable old gen-
tleman of the Southern school and the impersonation given
by Charles Kent is entitled to the highest praise. He instantly
wins the hearts of the audience and as far the somewhat halt-
ing development of the action brings him into the foreground
the feature is both interesting and charming. His chivalrous
bearing, his unselfish friendship, his gentle and generous heart
endear him to everybody. His relations with the colored ser-
vants of the house had a particularly happy human touch.
The action — what there is of it — moves in well-worn con-
ventional grooves. The adventures of the young lover in
Brazil were not very convincing. Mr. Antonio Moreno played
the part of the young lover and he did the best he could. Muriel
Ostriche had by far the best opportunities for dramatic work,
but she did not rise to them. She has a very handsome face
and an agreeable stage presence, but her acting lacks fire.
The play has the much-desired happy ending; after an un-
usual number of painful disappointments hero and heroine find
the path to marriage smoothed by auspicious circumstance.
"Daphne and the Pirate"
Five-Reel Triangle Fine-Arts Featuring Lillian Gish in a
Remarkable Characterization.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
THE kind of story Robert Louis Stevenson sighed for when
he said he wished he could find a good one to read,
"Daphne and the Pirate" is crowded with the interesting
adventures of two lovers, all pictured with the highest sort of
artistry, a production of rare beauty and, but for some minor
faults of construction, those aggravating little errors which
seem impossible to avoid in a composite product, it would
stand with the best of its kind. In addition to all Its other
merits, the pictured storj' presents what is possibly the most
remarkable characterization ever attempted by Lillian Gish.
Her work exhibits finer capabilities than she has hitherto
shown, though she easily holds the eye whenever she Is in
evidence.
In a feature displaying an exceptional quality of crafts-
manship and infinite pains so far as the pictures themselves
are concerned, it is almost a pity that some one could not
furnish subtitles with more "bite" in them. Many of them are
commonplace, some are carelessly expressed, and at least one
should be cut out, together with action it explains, the one
speaking of a letter from De Mornay's father about an event
no longer material, not plausible considering the circumstances,
and serving as an anti-climax where there is need of a swift
and strong conclusion.
Very few portrayals of conflict between vessels at sea, if
any, have been so original in treatment and generally effective
as is the clash between the King's ship, conveying Lillian
and a number of ladies of less scruple to the marriage market
of New Orleans, and the pirate ship on which her lover, De
Mornay, is unwillingly serving. From an almost infinite
variety of viewpoints the chase and final struggle are shown,
and those viewpoints are so admirably chosen that the audience
passes a whole gallery of spirited portrayals in swift review.
The entire presentation excels in picture composition. Ot almost
equal value, possibly of greater, are the quick changes of mood
so exquisitely revealed by Lillian Gish. She has never been
given to the simp smile of the tiresome chorus girl, and yet
she conveys the impression of light-hearted Daphne, now a
timid child, now a teasing minx, always lovable. She has
demonstrated in "Daphne" that slie is a veritable artist.
"The Target"
Five-Reel Red Feather Production Features Hobart
Bosworth in Story of a Hard Luck Career.
Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy.
THERE is a vigorous strength in this five-reel offering
which carries the interest along in a S'weeping manner.
The hero goes through a series of hardships which might
utterly destroy a weaker man's faith in human nature, yet
he comes out smiling in the end. It is not by any means the
conventional happy ending, however, for he has lost friends,
his wife, and served a ten-year penitentary sentence for the
crime of another. Only his principles and his mother's faith
are left to him.
Hobart Bosworth is at his best In this part. He is known as
Big Bill Brent, a Western lawyer. He clears the deputy sheriff
of a criminal charge and receives the promise of lite-long
friendship from the latter. The theme, which appears many
times in the story, is here brought first to view: Will friend-
ship survive self-interest? Later along the deputy sheriff is
forced to arrest liis benefactor, after he has escaped prison.
Brent is first victimized by a woman, who loves him for his
strength and courage. He marries her and she after"ward
deserts him. He l^ecomes dissipated and is later accused of
murder, his business partner fixing the crime upon him. The
jail break and escape of himself and his pal to British Qolum-
bia is splendidly pictured. On the way to safety they help
themselves to horses and provisions, but later return money
in payment for same.
The photography is very good throughout the story and there
is no slackening of interest. Anna Lehr does some quietly
effective work as the mother. Others in the cast are Maude
George, Albert MacQuarrle,' Jane Novak and Dick LeReno.
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"The Ne'er Do Well"
Rex Beach's Fascinating Story of Love and Adventure in
Panama Vividly Visualized in Ten Parts by Selig,
Amid Rich Scenes of Tropical Splendor, with
Impressive Views of the Panama Canal
in the Building.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade.
THK CAST,
Kirk Anthony, the Ne'er-Do-Well Wheeler Oakman
Mrs. Edith Cortlandt, a diplomat Kathlyn Williams
Stephen Cortlandt. her husband Harry Lonsdale
Darwin K. Anthony, a railroad magnate Frank Clark
Chiquita Garavel, a Spanish maiden Norma Nichols
Allan Allan, an English subject Jack McDonald
Ramon Altarez. commandante of police Sidney Smith
Andres Garavel, father of Chiquita Fred Huntly
Runnels, master of transportation Lamar Johnstone
EVERYONE who has read Rex Beach's story of "The Ne'er-
Do-Well" can recall the fevered interest taken in it from
the very first chapter until the end. This interest was
excited not only by the red-blooded exploits of the hero, but
Scene from "The Ne'er Do Well" (Selig).
in a greater degree by the unfamiliarity of the scenes amid
which the action takes place, and of many of the characters
as well. "The Ne'er-Do-Well" was indeed a new book that
conducted the reader through a new field, in which he could
not fail to observe unusual conditions of social and political
life, though his attention was always centered on tlie prin-
cipal figure of the story and on those who played important
parts in the shaping of his career.
It is my opinion, after repeated views of the photodramatlc
production by William N. Selig. that the screen version is not
only a faithful reproduction of the printed story in all the
important essentials, but that it has also increased manifold
the interest created by the book. In this connection it is
scarcely necessary to refer to the great advantage that the
visualizaion of action and scene possesses over the printed
page, or how weak mere descriptive writing becomes when, in
Its place, we have before us the scene itself on the screen.
And these scenes on Panama, so vividly described by Mr.
Beach in the printed story, have all been brought before our
eyes by the camera; for Mr. Selig personally conducted his
company and Director Campbell to the Isthmus, where all the
action of the story in that region has been reproduced photo-
dramatically, on the very spot described in the book of Mr.
Beach. Thus we have Colon, on the Atlantic side of the Canal,
and its settings for the action taking place in it: the Gatun
locks and the great Gatun dam (in the making) nearby; a
view of the wreckage of the French machinery used in the
attempt to build the canal, and also of the much-read-about
Culebra Cut; also the city of Ancon and of new Panama City,
separated from it by a main street; and old Panama City 12
miles away, as well as the picturesque Taboga Islands, 15
miles off In the Pacific Ocean. With all these places the action
of the story has to do, and captiously Inclined people are so
informed, lest they might think they are being treated to a
mere travelogue.
The scenes in Part I and a few of the early scenes in Part
II are laid in New York City. In these we see Kirk Anthony,
son of the millionaire Darwin K. Anthony, sowing his wild
oats, but not of the usual kind. A university graduate and the
coach of the football team of his alma mater, and, moreover,
inclined to be reckless and Jovial, Kirk is the idol of his
fellows. And he is the idol, too, of his old Dad, who keeps
his photograph in a drawer of the big business desk, ana
Is addicted to the weakness of looking at It whenever he hears
rumors of Kirk's wild acts. He has been so often called upon
for checks for large amounts to meet liis son's follies that
we can see his face grow aged, as the thought comes upper-
most that his boy uses him only as a money broker.
"Sorry I cant dine with you. Dad. I have a date." Kirk says
one day. after receiving the customary check, though it was
the first time he had seen his father for months. And the
disappointed, tired look takes possession of the face of the
old railroad king. Only a few days later Kirk calls on his
father for the same purpose, and is given the amount in bills
this time, with the final warning that if he is caught in an-
other infraction of the law that he will be disowned.
Kirk and his friends go out to celebrate a football victory
with the money just received. That night they get uproar-
iously drunk; drive into a cafe in an automobile; get en-
tangled with a fugitive from justice, who had just purchased
a steamer ticket for Colon; nearly murder an officer of the
law who attempts to arrest the absconder, and engage in a
free-for-all fight with the waiters. All leave the cafe except
Kirk, one of his companions and the stranger fugitive. The
stranger knows that he has been traced up to the time of the
buying of the ticket for Colon, and he decides to hide his tracks
by having Kirk impersonate him. Already drunk. Kirk is
induced to drink another glass of liquor, which lias been
drugged. All his money and valuables, except a diamond ring,
are taken from him, and he is put aboard the steamer tor
Colon, with the ticket purchased by the stranger in his pos-
session.
After this outbreak, it can be readily surmised that "old
man" Anthony closed his purse to his son, the "Ne'er-Do-Well,"
as he sadly called him. There is no space at my disposal to
continue the story further; but the book, if it has not been
read, can be easily secured.
Director Colin Campbell has been very successful in giving'
all the big and thrilling scenes of tlie story the full measure
of realism. The fight in the New York cafe, with the break-
neck flight down stairs, has not often been outdone in an
actual brawl among drunken men, where firearms are absent.
The fire scene in Colon, where Kirk and his trusty Allan
Allan try to show the native firemen how a fire fight should
be conducted, has both humorous and almost tragic intensity.
And the aftermath, which shows the arrest and cruel man-
handling of the aforementioned worthies by the spiggoty cops
of Colon, has such a semblance of reality, that every good,
fair-play American will feel like taking his chances with the
minority.
The ball at the Tivoli In Ancon shows several fine interiors,
and the scenes amid the picturesque ruins of old Panama City
Scene from "The Ne'er Do Well" (Selig).
have been artistically chosen as settings for the action there-
with connected. The same nice care is sho'wn in the selection
of exteriors on Taboga island. The scene bearing the announce-
ment, "Alone." where Mrs. Cortlandt is seen looking out ov^r
a darkening sunset, is expressively emblematic of the despair
of her' failure in her heart's desire; and in strong contrast,
and equally fitting, is the final scene which shows Kirk Anthony
and his bride looking out of a cabin window of the ship
that bears them to New York and home, at the Statue of
Liberty.
The assignment of the characters In the cast shows careful
and fit selection In nearly every case. No happier choice
could have been made for the part of Kirk Anthony than
Wheeler Oakman. He has the build, the looks and the youth
of a well-bred university man and athlete. He has the bearing
too. and heaven knows he displays athletic prcwess that re-
quires no apology for what is left undone. I don't think a
limper, more disfigured semblance of a man could be produced
by anything short of a shrapnel shell than Mr. Oakman
appears as he lies on the grimy floor of the Colon lock-up,
when the spiggoty cops get through with him. And withal
he is a ladies' man, one of the kind that never tries to break
hearts, but who always fights to win that of the woman he
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prefers above all others. In the scenes between Kirk Anthony
and Mrs. Cortlandt, Mr. Oakman shows a manly conception ot
the real self of his prototype. He is not proof against sudden
fits of passionate emotion, but he does not believe In any
weakness before a woman when his heart dictates the course
to follow.
In the part of Mrs. Edith Cortlandt, Miss Kathlyn Williams
makes a strong appeal, one that I believe will win for her the
Judgment that In it she has given her best studied and most
complete eflort before the camera. Never before has Miss
Williams sustained a role that called for such keen insight
of a brilliant woman's mind and a corresponding subtlety of
Interpretation.
Mrs. Cortlandt was a woman of rare intellectual capacity
and power. She lived in the atmosphere of big things, because
her mind lived in an atmosphere still higher. Love had not
touched her, because she had not yet met the man. Her
marriage was one of convenience and, therefore, loveless. Too
late she found that her happiness lay in service and not in
authority. And when the man appeared, she was seized with
the furious desire that a tigress has tor her mate — to win him
by purring methods or by force. She was not a bad woman;
just one mismated by her own consent. And her very strength
of character and mind, when the man came, urged her to
win happiness at all costs, with the conviction that happiness
would never be offered her again.
In the screened version, the attitude of Mrs. Cortlandt
toward her husband, in the final scene, is entirely away from
her true self. It is harsh and cruel, without a tinge of
sympathy. He had suffered and she knew it; and she also
knew that he, like herself, had missed happiness. The book
version is in truer touch with her real self. They talk over
matters and she admits her shortcomings as a wife, but she
still has sympathy for him, though she hates him for what
he has done. And in the book they say good-night to each
other and go to their separate rooms. Later, when he thinks
she has gone to sleep, he glides quietly past her bedroom
door and places a note where she may find it, that may save
an innocent man from the charge of murder. Then he goes
out to his self-inflicted death.
The husband Stephen Cortlandt Is a most trying role, but
Harry Lonsdale represents him in a way that saves him from
the charge of cuckoldry. The screen version, in the final
scene between husband and wife, places the husband at a
decided disadvantage and defaces his true character. The book
version is far more preferable.
Frank Clark and Jack McDonald, old chums and partners
In "The Spo.lers," are fully at home in the characters of
Darwin K. Anthony and Allan Allan. The comedy furnished by
the latter is of an unusual type, but it excites our mirth and
creates a kindly feeling for the big, rawboned, cullahd gemman
from Jamaica.
While a capable actress. Miss Norma Nichols is unsuited
for the role of Chiquita Garavel, either physically or tempera-
mentally. Chiquita was a beautiful, fascinating, mischievously
roguish creature, of high mercurial temperament and vivacious
Spanish mind and action. The scene showing Kirk's first call
at the Garavel mansion furnishes comedy of a delightful kind.
Sidney Smith's impersonation of Ramon Alfarez, commandante
of police, may be just a little too close to burlesque to satisfy
some minds. Fred Huntley makes a dignified Andres Garavel.
and Lamar Johnstone is a fine type of young American in the
person of Runnels, master of transportation on the Panama
Railroad.
The entire ten reels show excellent photography.
"Sold to Satan" v
A Three-Reel Lubin Photoplay in Which Man's Struggle
With the Prince of Evil Is Given Very Literal Treatment.
Reviewed by Edward Weitzel.
BELIEVERS In a personal Devil will find the Gentleman
from the Lower Regions visualized in a very material
manner during the action of "Sold to Satan," the three-
reel photoplay written by Capt. R. P. Rlfenberick, Jr., and
produced by Edward Sloman. Although shorn of his horns
and tail and, wiien in polite society, wearing correct evening
dress. His Satanic Majesty makes no effort to disguise his
features, and the familiar face makeup of the stage — flaring
eyebrows, pointed Imperial and all — betray him every time he
appears. And he is the deus ex machina of the picture.
The opening scene of the story is excellently contrived. An
outcast is shown outside of a brilliantly lighted cafe, on New
Tear's Eve. Crowds of merry folk pass him as he stands
shivering in the cold and snow. Alone that night in his cheer-
less room, he offers to sell his soul to the Evil One. in exchange
for youth and wealth. Satan immediately takes hlra at his
word, appearing In person and making the same bargain with
him that forms the leading motive of "The Black Crook."
The outcast Is to have his desires granted so long as he can
deliver one soul each year to the Ruler of Hades. Once in
the possession of money and his lost youth, this modern
"Faust" falls In love with the beautiful young girl and, at the
command of his master, lures the brother and father of his
fiancee to distructlon. At the end of the third year, he is
told to make a victim ot the girl herself. He fails, and is
promptly claimed by the Evil One, who has kept near his
victim all through the drama and, apparently, enjoyed himself
hugely when cultivating the society of the exclusive social set.
There is no attempt to relieve the situations by any flashes
of wit such as Franz Molner employed to lighten up his drama,
"The Devil." The picture preaches a sermon from the text,
"The Wages of Sin Is Death," in the uncompromising manner
of an early Miracle play, and has been screened in the same
spirit by the producer Edward Sloman. The cast Is one of
merit. L. C. Shumway's impersonation of the outcast is artistic
in makeup and acting, and Mr. Sloan is a conventional but
thoroughly good Prince of Evil. Ben Hopkins, Adelaide Brontl,
Alan Forrest and May Cruze are also members of the cast.
On the Mutual Program
"The Dead Alive," Five- Reel Gaumont, and "The Oval
Diamond," Five-Reel Thanhouser.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
THE DEAD ALIVE presents fascinating Marguerite Cour-
tot in a dual role and shows a large amount of fine
craftsmanship In the way it is treated. The talented
director handles situations where twin sisters, Mary and Jess,
meet in a manner which makes the story entirely plausible,
and there is a delightful absence of artificiality throughout
a very large part of the release, but he falls into a very
common error, tliat of supposing hypnotic influence to be a
power exerted only by certain gifted Individuals instead of
being dependent on the "subjectivity" of certain minds. This
does not happen to be an Important errou, but he should give
hypnotic sugegstion a little study before using it in another
picture. Some of his ensembles are very attractive, and his
whole product is well-calculated to hold the interest of any
mixed audience.
All three male principals, Sydney Mason, James Levering and
H. W. Pemberton show a very high degree of intelligence in
their strong interpretations, and all three are fine types, but
honors easily go to Marguerite Courtot. Her almost constant
presence in the varied scenes, scenes depicting diverging
careers of two girls very much alike in general character,
is welcome and satisfying. A sort of a little passion fiower
of delicate sensibilities herself, she Injects that Interesting
personality into her dual role so successfully that the action
never drags. It she can be induced to keep both of her feet
on the earth, not become unduly inflated by success, she has
a bright career before her. She is a rare type, the kind that
wins without effort. The story suits her, and fhere Is little
doubt that it will suit nearly everybody.
"The Oval Diamond" has a reminiscent flavor, but it is highly
entertaining, now and then a good laugh, always extrication
from difficulty, a comedy ot ingenuity. The idea of enormous
wealth so concentrated that It can be easily lost or hidden
has often attracted story tellers, but it has rarely furnished
a swifter line of action than that followed in "The Oval Dia-
mond." The play opens well, a touch of mystery stimulating
expectation, and it is so admirably constructed by the author
that there Is no lapse of interest once it is under way. There
is a hero of marvelous agility and Jimitless resource — nothing
can daunt him — and a plucky little h'eroine who bravely seconds
his efforts, respectively impersonated by Harris Gordon and
Barbara Gilroy.
"The Oval Diamond" really belongs to the girl's deceased
father, but it has fallen into the hands ot her uncle and his
son, and, at the time the enterprising hero gets Into the game
through a spirit of adventure, there is a villainous gang of
Scene from "The Oval Diamond" (Thanhouser).
four desperate miners plotting to get possession ot the valu-
able gem by reckless exhibitions of cunning and force. The
struggle between plotting miners and the scheming relatives
of the heroine is given an entirely new and amusing turn
by the advent of the hero, a mystifying and dangerous factor
in a conflict between two groups of villainous characters, a
match for them all in the end. A highly amusing story of
cleverness opposed to brute cunning and force.
February 26, 1916
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Two Kalem Comedies
"Winning the Widow," a Ham and Bud Oflfering, and "A
Riddle in Rascals," Ethel Teare's Third Starring Vehicle.
Reviewed by Edward ^^'eitzel.
GRASS widows have long had the reputation, justly or un-
justly, ot possessing a fascination fraught with danger
to the opposite sex. In the one-reel comedy, "Winning
the Widow," the experiences of Ham and Bud prove con-
Scene from "Winning the Widow" (Kalem).
cluslvely that a bogus widow — that is, one whose husband pre-
tends to have departed this life in order that he may trap
his flirtatious better-halt and her admirers — is much more to
be avoided than she of the common or garden variety. Friends
of the big comedian and his diminutive chum are aware that
when it comes to resisting a woman's wiles they are as clay
In the hands of the potter. Their amatory propensities get
them into a series of laughable situations in which the husband,
who refuses to stay dead. Is an important factor. Shakespeare
is said to have written "The Merry Wives of Windsor" at the
request of Queen Elizabeth, who desired to see "Falstaft" in
love. Some of the "business" of the i^lay has been handed down
to the present day and is as broadly ci^mic as the endeavors
of the moving picture low comedian,'. Lloy^. V. Hamilton and
Bud Duncan can hardly be classed as P ,;'<cspearean actors,
but it is quite possible that their clowi.' i-- would have found
favor at the court of the "Virgin Queen," had their sovereign,
the two comedians and the Edison Invention been contempor-
aneous.
Frank Howard Clark is the author of "Winning the Widow,"
and Wrn. Baudine made the production. Jack MacDermott, Gus
Leonard, Martin Kinney and Adoni Fovier complete the cast.
"A Riddle in Rascals."
To commence with. Miss Teare's wardrobe for this one-reel
comedy is both varied and pleasing to the eye. This is as it
should be, for have we not been told on excellent authority
that when a woman goes forth to conquer, the knowledge that
she is becomingly attired is her strongest weapon? Briefly,
then. Ethel is well armed; and, as slie does not neglect to use
all her remaining ammunition — her vivacity, winning smile,
sincerity, and her odd little tricks of manner — the victory is
rightfully ,hers.
As to the comedy, it is of fair quality. It has to do with
"crooks" and crime when viewed from a comic angle, and is
sufficiently lively of action and diverting of plot to supply
Miss Teare with a satisfactory vehicle for the display of her
ability as a moving picture comedienne. Jack MacDermott and
Victor Rottman afford competent support.
Gaumont Films Luitiber Woods of Minnesota
No. 22 of the "See America First" Series Presents the
Lumberjack in His Own Domain.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
ONE of the most interesting of the "See America First"
series which the Gaumont Co. has been releasing shows
how the lumber jack in the woods of Minnesota does his
work. The pretty Mutual girl stands by and draws attention
to the various points of interest, and it is indeed a wonderful
sight to see the giant t~ees shedding their burden of snow as
they fall a prey to the axe.
After the trees are felled they are conveyed by a skidding
method to flat cars which carry them along a railroad built
for the purpose to the river's edge, where they are left to be
floated down stream to the saw mill when the spring thaw
comes.
We are also shown the mess house and the hungry workers
filing in to a meal. The thermometer at the time the picture
was taken registered about twenty degrees below zero. The
photography of the film is remarkably good considering the
conditions under which it was done.
"One Day"
B. S. Moss Produces Romantic Story Containing Some
Attractive Scenes Directed by Hal Clarendon.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
THE use of Elinor Glyn's name in connection with this flve-
part romantic drama and the mention of the most notori-
ous of her books, suggests an eroticism which the picture
does not possess. "One Day" is an entirely harmless romance
with no more than the usual number of love passages, and in
expressing amatory emotions the actors are moderate.
Not overlooking the credit due Director Hal Clarendon for
the attractive background in many of the scenes, and the gen-
erally creditable quality of the production, the really surpris-
ing feature of the picture was the performance of Jeanne Iver,
who, witiiout previous experience before tiie camera and little
on the stage, displayed a quite charming ease of manner that
at no time betrayed a lack of training. Miss Iver photographs
well, her personality is winning and her acting denotes an in-
telligent conception of the Impression she wishes to convey.
Director Clarendon was indeed fortunate In his choice of an
actress to portray Opal, the heroine of this romance.
The story material in "Otic Uny" is about on a par with that
in other pictures dealing with the royal families in mythical
European kingdoms. Veseria is the name selected this time.
The beautiful daughter of the dissolute ruler is about to sacri-
fice herself by marrying a dissipated prince, who may be of
assistance to her father. But before the marriage she goes to
England for a brief vacation, and while in England she meets
Paul, the rightful king of Veseria. We are not surprised to find
that Paul and Opal become ardent lovers, nor to learn that the
exiled king responds to the call of his country when a consid-
erate ruler is needed.
The construction of the plot is not particularly expert, but
it serves to advance the story in a comprehensible manner. Ex-
teriors photographed on an estate In Lakewood. N. J., suggest
all the beauty and magnificence of a royal palace and its en-
virons. Victor Sutherland po.'isesses the youth and manly bear-
Scene from "One Day" (Moss).
ing desirable for the character of Paul; Robert Broderick makes
an effective Dimitri, whereas in other roles we find such capable
players as William Bechtel, Barclay Barker and John Webb
Diliion.
"Nearly a King"
John Barrymore Is Seen in a Dual Role in Famous Players
Five-Part Subject.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
JOHN BARRYMORE makes much of a not overstrong role
or rather roles in "Nearly a King," the five-part Famous
Players subject released Feb. 10. The picture was pro-
duced by Frederick Thompson, from the script of William H.
Clifford. Mr. Barrymore is seen as the Prince of Bulwana and
also as Jack Merriwell. an actor out of a job. Bulwana is
situated presumably "somewhere in Europe."
The Prince is informed by his ministers that he is to marry
the crown Princess of Zonia, at that time at school in the
United States. The Prince refuses to ratify the arrangement,
as he is in love with a dancer. His American secretary tells
him of a friend in America who looks like him and who un-
doubtedly will be willing to take the Prince's place at court
a sufficient time to enable the latter to escape to America with
the girl he loyes. Merriwell is out of a job. He responds to
the despatch and sails. On the voyage he meets the princess
and the two fall in love. That's the opening of a romantic tale
in the telling of which there is quite a bit of comedy.
Some of the best of the fun is aboard ship, where in a
storm Merriwell has trouble keeping himself and his mobile
trunk in his stateroom. The room rocks to an alarming degree,
in many degrees, in fact. Merriwell. astride his square steed,
bursts in doors and unwittingly makes a somewhat unexpected
call on the princess. In London, down and out after foolishly
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losing his wallet, he takfs up cab driving. Unrecognized he
has the queen tor a fare. Also he meets the prince, when ar-
rangements are made for the actor to take the prince's place
in the betrothal arrangements.
There are exciting scenes when in Bulwana the bogus prince
is uncovered. There are real fights, in one of which Merriwell
Is thrown bodily into the air into the extended arms of a group
of soldiers. The actor gets away, however, in spite of the host
pursuing him, and is re-soued by the princess, who announces
that, having arrived at her majority and the regency being at
Scene from "Nearly A King" (Famous Players).
an end, Merriwell will be her king — and she declines to give
serious heed to the cab-driving story.
The opening of the story shows the actor reading a script
submitted by his valet. The closing is the acceptance of the
scenario, with the exception of the kingship, owing to the un-
popularity of that particular job these days.
"Nearly a King" is well played and well staged. Katherine
Harris gives a good interpretation of the crown princess.
Many Keystones in the Making.
Mack Sennett has found it necessary to work his Key-
stone comedy factory overtime in order to keep up
with the demand for his hilarious contributions to the Tri-
angle program. The director general now has eleven complete
companies working, including the Mabel Normand-Roscoe Ar-
buckle combination at the eastern Keystone studio. Hampton
Del Ruth, his managing editor, is driving Jean Havez and his
associates In the scenario department at top speed and "weather
reports promise ever increasing gales of laughter over the
entire country.
"Fatty" and Mabel have already completed "He Did and He
Didn't" in and around New York and are now busily engaged
on a new Keystone that bears the working title of "The Lure
of Broadway." Mabel is a country girl made prisoner In a
Bowery dive. Her rescue is finally accomplished after a thrill-
gang fight in which one of the belligerents is thrown through
the air with such force that his body telescopes a 12-inch wall.
William Collier's first Keystone, "Better Late Than Never,"
in which he has the support of Mae Busch, is scheduled for
early release. Fred Mace is working on a story that concerns
an oil well that is expected to be a hilarity gusher. Ford Ster-
ling has finished "shooting" scenes on the roof of a Los An-
geles skyscraper. Harry Gribbon and Mack Swain are ex-
tracting laughs from a scenario that makes fun out of the
installment plan of acquiring a home and its furnishings.
Pathe's "New York" Goes Big in Loew Houses.
The Pathe Gold Rooster Play "New York" drew so well at
Loew's West End theater on 125th street last week, that for the
first time in the history of the house it was found necessary
to open the second balcony. A large crowd was waiting for the
doors to open, and hundreds were turned away. Miss Florence
Keed, the star of the picture, was present at the performance.
Mr. Loew thinks so well of the picture that he will open his
new Brooklyn theater, the Regent, with It this next week.
Posters for Biograph Company.
Exhibitors who have booked the new prints of Biograph
comedies featuring Mabel Normand, Mack Sennett and other
stars, were advised this w^eek by their exchanges that, owing
to the great demand for special posters vrith these subjects,
portrait one-sheets of the stars have been provided with each
reel. The posters are of unusual design, with the name of the
star prominently displayed and form an attractive lobby dis-
play.
Heavy Advance Bookings for "Poor Little Peppina."
"Poor Little Peppina," the first seven-reel production in
which Mary Pickford has ever appeared, has been booked for
three weeks in advance of the regular release date at the La
Salle theater in Chicago. This is the first Famous Players pro-
duction to be booked for more than two successive weeks at
one theater since the company's, "The Eternal City," which
ran at the Astor theater in New Tfork for seven weeks, and it
equals the more recent three-week record of "Carmen" at
Symphony Hall, Boston.
The first New York showing of "Poor Little Peppina" will b»
.given at the Broadway theater during the week of February
20th, two weeks in advance of the regular Paramount release
date of the picture, March 2. Advance bookings have already
been received for the film in all the principal cities of the
United States, the unusual length of the production and the
popularity of the star having Instantly aroused the enthusiasm
of the big exhibitors in the leading theaters of the country.
When shown at the Broadway, and during all other advance
showings, "Poor Little Peppina" will be seven reels in length,
but before its regular release, the film will be cut down to the
customary five reels in order that it will best suit the needs
of the largest number of exhibitors.
"The Grinning Skull" (Selig).
One of the most meritorious Selig productions-with-a-purpose
ever released through General Film Company is dated for
release on March 6. The drama is entitled "The Grinning
Skull," and is a psychological drama from the pen of W. E.
Wing, to show social sophistry. The highest and lowest social
stratas of a great city are depicted and the scenes showing
mission work are most noteworthy. Miss Eugenie Besserer and
an excellent cast of players present a production of power
and morality.
Gold King Screens in Kansas State Schools.
The Gold King Screen Company of Altus. Oklahoma, has
recently secured the contract to supply the Kansas state
schools with screens to be used throughout the state for visual
instruction. Gold King screens have already been installed
in the State schools at Lawrence, Hays, Olathe and Emporia.
Frank Daniels in Vitagraph Films.
The Vitagraph Conipany announces the completion of a series
of comedies In which Frank Daniels, the inimitable comic opera
performer who forsook the stage for the screen, is to show his
funny little self to the picture public. The comedies were writ-
ten by Paul West especially for Mr. Daniels with a thorough
knowledge of that actor's capabilities in the line of humor.
The series has to do with a Mr. Jack and his tempestuous
career. Episode No. 1. which ia. released on February 21,
through the V-L-S-E. is called "The Escapades of Mr. Jack."
Under the direction of C. Jay Williams, who produced multiple-
reel comedies of Daniels for the Vitagraph some time ago, the
veteran fun-maker is seen at his very laughable best.
Few actors on the American stage are better known than
Frank Daniels who has been working successfully as a sure-
fire laugh-getter for years. He has scored in notable successes,
among the more important being, "The Wizard of the Nile,"
Scene from "The Escapades of Mr. Jack" (Vitagraph).
"The Idol's Eye," "The Ameer," "Miss Simplicity," "The Office
Boy," "The Tattctd Man," "Miss Hook of Holland," "The Belle
of Britanny," and "The Pink Lady."
Daniel's first work for the Vitagraph Co. was in "Crooky," a
flve-reel comedy and he appeared more recently In "What Hap-
pened to Father." Illustrations and story of the episodes will
be published In the fiction departments of all of the Hearst
newspapers throughout the United States.
February 26. 1916
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Comments on the Films
Exclusively by Our Own Staff.
General Film Company
THE DIAMOND THIEVES (Lubin), Feb. 7.— Frank G. Genest is
the author of this one-reel drama. It has an Ingenious plot and
is well played by L. C. Shumway, ffeorge Routh, Ronald Bradbury,
FrancUia Billington and Helen Wolcott. A review of this picture was
printed in the issue of Feb. 19, page 1144.
THE SELIG-TRIBUN'E NO. 11, 1916 (Selig), Feb. 7.— U. S. soldiers
at Progresso. Tex., rescuing comrades on the Mexican side of the Rio
Grande ; winter Race Meet at Montreal ; blazing oil well. Corpus Christl,
Tex. : fatal accident on Great Northern Railroad ; Soccer football, Lynn,
Mass. ; Andrew Carnegie at Long Key, Florida ; war scenes, Bucharest,
Roumania ; King Constantine and American reporter, Piraeus, Greece :
<J50 pound shark, Miami, Fla. ; Mohawk princess gives basket to Mrs.
Wilson, Cleveland ; skating craze, Boston ; wreck oH Golden Gate ; Moro
baby's bath (feature picture) ; President Wilson and wife at Waukegan.
111.
BETTY, THE BOY AND THE BIRD (Vitagraph). Feb. 7.— This one-
reel comedy was written by Wilfred North and produced by TefEt
Johnson. The heroine is a young and unknown actress who, by an act
of kindness, wins a leading position on the stage and a husband. The
offering is fairly entertaining. Zena Keefe, Gerald Gordon, Josephene
Earle and Mrs. Nellie Anderson have the leading parts.
WURRA WURRA (Kalem), Feb. 8.— Ethel Teare, as a cannibal queen,
bounces through this one-reel comedy In her habitual breezy manner
and casts longing (gastronomic) eyes at Bud Duncan and Jack Mac-
Dermott, who appear as a pair of shipwrecked sailors fit for the kettle
or the spit. Ethel's costume Is the latest fashion hint from the Can-
nibal Islands and becomes her mightily. The reel is a good example of
knockabout comedy and broad humor.
BUNGLE'S RAINY' D.\Y (Vim), Feb. 10. — A new "comic" has come
to town ! His name is Fernandea Perez and he is a remarkable gentle-
man. His headlong dives into an empty barrel are both startling and
amusing. He has plenty of other tricks up his sleeves, at the ends of
his toes and Inside of his coattails. He Is going to make a place for
himself right along side of the toprow knockabout comedians. His
work in "Bungle's Rainy Day" proves this absolutely ! He Is from Italy
and has a big European reputation ; he deserves it. He is a huge suc-
cess In his first Vim release.
THE SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 11, 1916 (Selig), Feb. 10.— An ostrich
farm is the feature item in this number. Other events : Atlantic fleet
trying out guns near Isle of Cuba ; target practice on dreadnaughts ;
wild fowl preserve, Marshfield, Mass. : Serb children at Aldershot, Eng. ;
summer weather sport. San Francisco : troops leaving Aldershot for
the front ; Titanic dead honored, Quincy, Mass. ; President Wilson at
Davenport, Iowa.
THE TRAIL'S END (No. 16 of the "Ventures of Marguerite" Series)
(Kalem), Feb. 11. — The closing episode of Howard Irving Young's three-
part venture and the finish of the Marguerite series are both in this
one-reel photoplay. Mr. Young's story forms a fitting conclusion to the
exciting chapters of the heroine's life, and all her admirers will wish
her a peaceful and happy future. Miss Courtot, Richard Purdon, Arthur
Albertson, Robert Ellis and H. G. Hockey make up the cast.
THE PERIL OP THE RAIL (No. 66 of the "Hazards of Helen" Rail-
road Series) (Kalem), Feb. 12. — A wild engine and a passenger train
approaching on the same track give the lady lightning jerker a fine
opening for a display of wide awake wits and nerve. A gang of car
thieves also are come up with by the resourceful Helen. Robyn Adair.
Clarence Burton and Franklin Hall are in the oast with Miss Gibson.
By the way. this young woman shows a steady improvement as an
actress ; her physical equipment was perfect from the start.
BILLIE'S LUCKY BILL (Lubin), Feb. 12.— The fun in this one-reel
comedy is well worth laughing at. The main idea is a good one and
Mark Swan, the author, has surrounded it with a number of amusing
complications. Billie Reeves. Peter Lang, Arthur Cunningham. James
Cassaday. Jack Delson and Carrie Reynolds give a spirited performance
of the comedy.
THE FABLE OF "THE GRASS WIDOW AND THE MESMEREE
AND THE SIX DOLLARS" .Essanay), Feb. 9.— Nothing more amus-
ing or more keenly satirical of things as they happen every day, has
been written by George Ade. The situations and the reading matter
are of equal merit, and Warda Howard as the Grass Widow does an
exceedingly clever piece of character work. Carroll C. James Is a
capital foil as a Keen Business Man, and Marion Skinner is of dis-
tinct benefit to the cast.
THE HIGH SIGN (Vim). Feb. 11.— A remarkable secret society gives
the one-reel comedy its title, and Robert Burns and Walter Stull rush
through the action with their usual speed, dropping seeds of laughter
at frequent intervals. The portal through which the lodge room is
entered is in a class by itself and must be seen to be appreciated.
FREDDY'S LAST BEAN (Vitagraph), Feb. 11.— A bright and quick
moving comedy is this one-reel photoplay, written by Agnes C. John-
ston and produced by Frank Currier. Freddy follows the ponies for a
living and "goes broke" as a natural consequence. The author's sub-
titles are very "racy" and the cast, in which Wm. Dangman has the
title role, is thoroughly capable.
A MIX-UP IN MOVIES (Selig), Feb. 12.— Tom Mix Is the prima
mover in this "Movie" comedy, having written it, directed it and acted
in it. It has to do with the making of moving pictures — a subject with
which Mr. Mix may be said to be fairly familiar — and the mix-up
does credit to Mr. Mix. Mixed in with Mr. Mix in this movie mix-up are
Pat Chrisman, Sid Jordan, Joe Simkin and Babe Chrlsman. The
picture is an unmixed success.
General Film Company Specials.
THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE (No. 3, "The Web") (Es-
sanay), Feb. 7. — The events of this instalment of the Essanay serial
show clearly the cause of Mary's hatred of Pollock. This is brought out
at the trial by the evidence of a reporter. The Interest is sustained
throughout and the court room scenes have been staged with a keen
eye to the best results. A review of parts second, third and fourth
appeared in the Issue of Feb. 19, on page 1147.
THE SURPRISES OP AN EMPTY HOTEL (Vitagraph). Feb. 7.— A.
C. Gunter wrote the novel upon which this four-reel photoplay la
founded. The plot has all the quickness of action and deftness of com-
plication that mark the best of this author's stories. J, E. Brady has
made a clever screen version and the production reflects credit upon
Theodore Marston. Charles Richraan heads a strong cast which In-
cludes Leo Delaney. Charles Eldridge. William Dunn, Robert Galllard,
Arline Pretty and Ethel Corcoran.
THE MAN IN HIM (Essanay), Feb. 8.— A two-reel drama with G. M.
Anderson in the leading part. The story has to do with a man's sac-
rifice for the woman he loves. The interest Is well sustained. Mr.
Anderson is given an opportunity to discard his Broncho Billy makeup
and appear afi a man of refinement and position. The picture Is well
acted.
THE LAST SHOT (Lubin), Feb. 8.— George W. Terwiltger Is the
author and producer of this two-reel photoplay. The title relates to a
duel and the story is high-pressure romance. The action is rapid and
the incidents are interesting. The picture is most worthily played by
Earl Metcalfe. Wm. H. Turner. Arthur Matthews, Ormi Hawley and
Eleanor Barry. A review appeared in the issue of Feb. 19. page 1144.
THE IRON WILL (Biographl. Feb. 9.— Picturesque settings are a
conspicuous feature of this three-part Biograph adaptation of "The
Plutocrats." a novel by Jokai. The story is simple in construction,
romantic in tone and rather improbable in the situations presented.
The characters are interpreted by capable players, including Raymond
Nye, Vera SIsson and Jose Ruben.
THE DARKEST HOUR (No. 12 of the "Stingaree" Series) (Kalem),
Feb. 9. — This is the closing Instalment of the serial founded on the
E. W. Hornung "Stingaree" stories. The generosity of the highway-
man's rival enables "Stlnagree" to return to England, marry the girl
of his choice and take his old place in society. A review of this num-
ber was printed in the issue of Feb. 5, page 792.
SOLD TO SATAN (Lubin), Feb. 10.— The plot of this three-reel drama
is a modern version of "Faust" with a little of "The Black .Crook"
thrown in for good measure. It was written by Capt. R. P. Rifen-
berick, Jr., and will please all believers in a personal devil. The
author has worked out his problem with considerable skill, and Ed-
ward Sloman has produced the photoplay with good results. Mr.
Sloman also plays The Prince of Darkness. L. C. Shumway has an
important role. A review of the picture is printed in this issue.
THE BIG BROTHER (Knickerbocker), Feb. 11. — There are many of
the elements that make for success in this three-reel Star Feature
photoplay. The story is romantic and plausible, most of the settings
are picturesque, and the cast, lead by Henry King, do justice to the
different roles. It Illustrates the dangers run by white men Tvhen they
allow themselves to become entangled by some dusky beauty of the
South Sea Islands.
GOLDEN LIES (Essanay), Feb. 12. — Joseph A. Roach has written
an interesting and deeply human three-reel photoplay, pnd Bryant
Washburn, Elizabeth Burbridge and Pat Calhoun play the leading roles
with feeling and skill. The story deals with two brothers, both of
whom love the same woman. After the heroine is stricken with blind-
ness, the elder of the two men proves that he alone is worthy of her.
FROM OUT OP THE PAST (Vitagraph), Feb. 12.— The familiar
situation of the brother and sister learning of their relationship only
after they have fallen In love with each other, Is the big motive of this
three-reel drama, written by Ruth Handford and prbduced by Wm.
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Humphrey. Miss Handford has bandied her subject skilfully, how-
ever, and sustained the interest to the finish. The cast is a long one,
William Humphrey, Garry McGarry, Eulalie Jensen and Carolyn Birch
having the principal parts. The drama Is well played.
Bluebird Photoplays.
HOP, THE DEVIL'S BREW (Bluebird), Feb. 14.— An unusually fine
picture, based on opium smuggling and the efforts of United States in-
spectors to prevent it. Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber furnished a
production rich in accurate detail, and gave excellent performances In
the leading roles. This offering may be strongly recommended.
THE WRONG DOOR (Bluebird), Feb. 21. — With the DeHavens, Carter
and his wife, Flora- Parker, in the leading roles, this picture is a
moderately entertaining mixture of farce and burlesque. There are
moments when Mr. DeHaven is decidedly amusing. Scenes photo-
graphed in a theater at the time of a musical comedy performance are
made interesting.
Kleine-Edison Feature Service
WHEN LOVE IS KING (Edison), Feb. 9.— For release through the
Kleine-Edison service, the Edison Company has produced an enter-
taining photoplay of love and adventure, in which the acting of Richard
Tucker is notably convincing. Carrol McComas makes an engaging
person of the American heiress with whom the king falls in love. There
is some unexpected comedy in the last reel of a picture generally
romantic in tone.
Metro Pictures Corporation
DIMPLES (Columbia-Metro), Feb. 14. — Mary Miles Minter looks
charming and acts with plenty of girlish grace in this five-part photo-
play, directed by Edgar Jones. The story is simple and most of its
interest depends upon the personality of the youthful star. Attractive
scenes were photographed in Florida.
Mutual Film Corporation.
THE DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE (Cub), Feb. 4.— Billy Armstrong Is
featured in this farce comedy which has quite an amusing situation.
The detective in question is called upon by a friend to trace a terrible
personage whose face repeatedly appears at the window. The clever
detective not to be outdone on an opportunity to make some money has
a friend make up for the occasion who appears at the window at the
proper time. His game is spoiled, however, when the policeman on the
beat brings in the right man.
MUTUAL WEEKLY NO. 58 (Mutual), Feb. 10.— A number of in-
tensely interesting events are chronicled in this Issue of the Mutual
Weekly, namely, wild elk being released on the slopes of Pike's Peak,
the natives of Uganda, East Africa, being examined for "sleeping sick-
ness" which is caused by the bite of the tsetse fly. A photograph of the
tsetse fly is also projected. A view of Stone Mountain, Georiga, which
Is to be carved Into a memorial to the soldiers of the confederacy, is
also of unusual interest ; and animated photographs of Lydia Loupo-
kova and Stanislaw Idzikowski, 'dancers of the Russian Ballet.
SEE AMERICA FIRST (No. 22, "The Home of the Lumber Jack")
(Gaumont), Feb. 1.3. — "The Home of the Lumber Jack" is the title of
this number of "See America First." It presents scenes in the lumber
woods of Minnesota, showing the old and the new method of handling
the logs. We see the trees cut down, and skidded to the car on which
they are conveyed to the river, after which they are placed on the ice
to await the spring thaw to carry them down stream to the saw mill.
This is an unusually interesting number. On the same reel with
"Keeping Up with the Joneses."
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont), Feb. 13.— Pa Mc-
Glnls, whose exploits we have followed with interest, has this time be-
come a Nimrod, and In his dream is lost in a wilderness and awakened
from a slumber into which he has fallen by a big bear. In a fall
which he takes over a cliff, in a hollow log, he suddenly awakes to And
that he has fallen out of bed.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
POWDER (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe American, No. 66), Feb.
10. — A five-part picture based on an interesting story, which, however,
lacks the proper construction. A great deal of the interest of the play
Is lost tor this reason. The story treats of how a munition manufac-
turer is approached by two warring nations. Before entering into a
contract with the one he has chosen to deal with, he sends his son to
investigate the financial stability of that nation. It turns out that his
shells are being used by both parties and his son is killed by one
bursting shell. This brings the father to realize his guilt of the crime
of commercialism. There is present in the story the adversary of the
munition makers, and a political exile, both of whom play large parts
In the play. These latter roles are efficiently handled by Arthur Maude
and Constance Crawley.
LIFE'S BLIND ALLE"ir (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe), Feb. 14. A
splendid five-reel ranch story, written by Kenneth B. Clark. Harold
Lockwood, May Allison, Warren Ellsworth, Wm. Tedmarsh, George Con-
nors, Nell Franzen and Perry Banks appear. This is full of picturesque
scenes and there is a fresh, humorous touch in many of the incidents.
Two love storie? become interwoven in the course of the tale. The
wrong couples marry and this leads to some pathetic and at the same
time amusing results. The plot is clever and subtitles are a distinct
addition to it. Familiar situations are given new meaning and the ex-
cerpts from Omar Kayyam toward the close make a good feature. A
good offering.
THE DEAD ALIVE (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe Gaumont, No.
69). — Feb. 17). — This five-part production will be found thoroughly
satisfactory. It is a feature that will please wherever it is shown, and
has been produced with the greatest care as to detail and artistic values
by Henri Bernot for the Gaumont Company. Marguerite Courtot plays
a double role, portraying the respective characters of twin sisters,
daughters of a man who is arrested for murder. At the time of his
arrest the two daughters move away from the hearthstone in different
directions. One of them becoming the wife of a millionaire is drowned.
The other, under the spell of the villain of the play, is sent as the
ghost of her dead sister to rob her brother-in-law. The interest of
the picture is maintained to the end when we see his wife's siste" in
the arms of the young millionaire. James Levering does excellent \ >rk
as the father, and Sidney Mason as the millionaire.
LIFE'S HARMONY (American), Feb. 22.— A three-reel production
featuring Vivian Rich. We have a vivid recollection of having seen
this picture before. It may be a re-issue, which is always in proper
form. The story is not uninteresting. It is a bit sentimental in Its
treatment, and pictures an old organist being ousted from his position
for a younger man. Vivian Rich is very charming as the daughter of
the old organist.
THE REUNION (Thanhouser), Feb. 23.— A three-reel story of deli-
cate sentiment and true pathos, by Virginia T. Hudson and Clinton H.
Stagg. J. H. Gilmour appears as a soldier boy of '61 and later as a
veteran attending the Grand Army reunion in Washington, D. C. Actual
scenes from the parade are deftly woven into the story. The former
nurse attends the reunion and sees her lover of war days In the parade.
This plot has been used before, but Is handled very effectively here.
The letter incident is well pictured. This is full of genuine feeling and
has good humorous touches running through it.
THE OVAL DIAMO.MD (Mutual Masterpicture de luxe Thanhouser,
No. 72), Feb. 24. — A Thanhouser production in five parts, that is well
worth while. The story is constructed in an ingenious manner, and we
are constantly being treated to little surprises as It develops. The
"oval diamond" is in the possession of the uncle and cousin of an
orphan girl who is kept isolated by them. Next door by chance comes
a young man to visit his uncle. This young man. and the girl succeed
eventually in gaining possession of the diamond, after a series of
thrilling adventures. Director Mitchell has done a good piece of work
with Barbara Gilroy and Harris Gordon in the leading roles.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
HE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS WIFE (Pallas), Feb. 17.— A flve-
part production based on the celebrated novel of the same name by B.
P. Roe. This will be found to be an absorbing picture, well produced
and presenting the maiu idea of the story lucidly and forcefully.
William D. Taylor directed the production in which Florence Rockwell
Is featured, playing opposite Forrest Stanley.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS, NO. 10, 1916 (Pathe), Feb. 2.— Some of the interest-
ing items of this issue are views of Bryan's home in Florida, Wilson^
reception at Cleveland, Pearl White displaying gowns to be worn in tfie
Pathe serial "The Iron Claw," also closeups of Brandels, Lansing and
other prominent people.
HAPLESS HAPPENINGS (Starlight), Feb. 7.— Again Heinle and
Louie appear in a farce comedy which is little different in theme from
others in which they have been seen. This time the heiress of mil-
lions falls in love with Heinie, and insists that he impersonate a
nobleman who is due to arrive from a foreign land to marry her. The
arrival of the nobleman causes much amusing confusTon. There is good
entertainment in this number.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
THE PRECIOUS PACKET (Pathe Gold Rooster Play), Feb. 11. — A
five-part Gold Rooster Play featuring Ralph Kellard and Lois Meri-
dith. Among the cast is also W. Tabor Wetmore, a well-known tenor
the dramatic interpreter. The production is a good one, and is not
lacking in thrills. There are some especially fine racing scenes in the
opening reel, and plenty of action throughout the play. The story tells
of the adventures of a young Englishman who is sent to America on
a mission unknown to himself. After being kidnapped by the woman
to whom the message of the packet refers he falls in love with her and
discovers on opening the packet at the appointed date that it contains
an order for his marriage to her. She is the queen elect of a French
kingdom to be established in Canada.
THE RED CIRCLE (No. 9, "Dodging the Law"— Balboa), Feb. 12. —
The ninth chapter of this serial, entitled "Dodging the Law," presents
another of the charitable crimes of June Travis. This time she helps
a crime suspect 'to elude the detectives, because he has previously
saved Lamar from death. As usual the interest of the story never
flags, and one is left with a desire to see the continuation of the story.
Signal Film Corporation.
THE GIRL AND THE GAME (Chapter 8, "The Rstce for the Right of
Way"), Feb. 14. — "The Race for the Right of Way" is the title of this
number. This chapter will be found interesting. The race is accom-
plished in a thrilling manner, with Helen, of course, saving the day. A
small building is lilted bodily from the position which it occupies and
moved over on another strip of ground and is demolished by the vic-
torious locomotive.
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TWENTY MINUTES AT THE FAIR (L-KO). Feb. 20.— A low comedy
number, featuring Billy Ritchie and others. Particular audiences win
not like this because of the vulgarity of many of the bits of small busl-
nesF. None of the humor Is very good and the production as a whole
has not much to commend In It.
THE DISAPPEARING GROOM (Nestor), Feb. 21.— A comedy, fea-
turing Billie Rhodes, Ray Gallagher. Neal Burns and others. The groom
Is sha I'haled on the eve of his wedding. The best man leads a rescue
party aud, while the groom Is freed, he himself Is kept aboard the
vessel. A pleasing little .-^tury, well presented.
PIPE DREAMS (Victor), Feb. 22. — A comedy number, with a slight
plot, featuring Harry C. Myers and Rosemary Theby. The young wife
attempts scenario writing, but her effort Is unsuccessful. The Idea In
this does not develop very strongly. A fair number.
THE TURTLE DOVES (Rex), Feb. 23).— A comedy number, featur-
ing Edna Flugarth, Langhorne Burton and Douglas Monroe. Two
former lovers meet after five years and tell their stories. In spite of
their former vows each has married happily. The Idea Is amusing and
presented with a fair degree of strength.
JOH.N PELLET'S DREAM (Laemmle), Feb. 24.— A comedy number,
written by Rupert Julian, featuring the author, Elsie Jane Wilson and
others. Three men on the desert decide to give the last drink of beer
to the one who has the best dream. Each tells his dream next morning.
There Is a good laugh at the close. An original offering which gets
over strongly.
MARRIED ON THE WINCf (Joker), Feb. 26.— A comedy number, by
Ben Cohn, featuring Ernie Shield. Sherman Balnbrldge and Lois Wilson.
A young man with the grippe and a whiskey bottle. In which he has
been Indulging freely, must get married In two hours In order to get
his uncle's Inheritance. He makes It after some amusing experiences.
The number Is quite pleasing.
TJNCLE SAM AT WORK (No. 10, "Preparedness"— Powers), Feb.
26. — This number takes up the work of the U. S. Army In an enter-
taining way. Scenes are shown at Vera Cruz, West Point and at a
government post. The work of Infantry and cavalry Is very Instructive.
Some of the photography Is unfortunately a little dim, but It Is mainly
acceptable.
in order to be near her. This Is well photographed throughout and con-
tains numerous laughable Incidents. It Is Just a compendium of rapid
Are antics from start to finish and quite amusing it its way.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
DOLLY'S SCOOP (Rex), Feb. 20.— A two-reel newspaper yam, by
Ida May Park, featuring Louise Welch. Hayward Mack and others.
The cast Is a large one and this makes the opening scenes a little con-
fusing. Later a very pleasing story develops. In which the editor In his
quest for sensational news almost Involves his own wife In a scandal.
The photography Is good and the production as a whole a pleasing one,
even though the story Is not at all times convincing.
SONS OF SATAN (Red Feather Photoplay). Feb. 21— A flve-reel
story of crime and detection, produced by George Loane Tucker from a
story by Wm. Le Queux. The company appearing In this Is an English
one and Includes Gerald Ames, Louis Gllfert, Arthur Cullon, Blanche
Bryan, Chas. Rock and others. This is full of thrills and sensations,
all of a melodramatic sort. It is very entertaining throughout. In the
same way that the old style detective novels are. Some of the scenes
are short and choppy and the photography Is uneven In places. At
the same time this has a strong appeal. False walls, secret panels,
disguises and all manner of tricks are employed to keep the mystery
moving. The plot Is well rounded and contains many moments of sus-
pense. -— -^^
THE ILLEGAL BUCKET SHOP (Universal Special Feature). Feb.
21. — No. 11 of the "Graft" series. This number Introduces Richard
Stanton as still another assistant to Bruce Larnlgan. Bruce Is held
for murder In- this number, as the result of a shooting which occurred
while he was searching for evidence against the gambling trust. The
Instalment is not extremely convincing In certain details, but Is handled
with characteristic action and Interesting Incident.
THE DUPE (Gold Seal). Feb. 22. — A three-reel story, by James
Dayton, featuring Herbert Rawllnson, Agnes Vernon and others. The
scenes are all laid In the slums, the hero being made the victim of an
opium smuggling plot. Later, after his release from prison, he saves
the country girl from the white salvers. The Chinatown scenes are
good ; also the pictures of the gang's headquarters. This Is very well
done for a production which deals almost wholly with the seamy side
of life.
MADAME CUBIST (Victor), Feb. 23.— A two-reel offering, featuring
Mary Fuller, Curtis Benton and Clifford Grey, the scenario being by
Elaine Sterne. The character of Madame Cubist Is a novel one and
Miss Fuller wears some very striking gowns and headgear. The cos-
tume ball Is well presented. The plot Is familiar, the hero making a
bet that he can win her love. The strongest features of this are Its
general novelty and fresh treatment.
A BEAST OF SOCIETY (Big U), Feb. 24.— A three-reel offering, by
Harvey Gates, featuring Travers Vale, Louise Vale and Douglas CTer-
rard. The latter plays the part of a homewrecker, who lures away
his friend's wife. Later he attempts to ruin the daughter, but the
parents appear In time to prevent this. The presentation is only an
average one and the offering Is not very strong, owing largely to the
somewhat sordid character of the plot. In the final scenes the wife
returns to her husband and is forgiven.
I'LL GET HER YET (Imp), Feb. 25.— A light-running comedy of the
burlesque, farcical type, featuring Pat Rooney, Marlon Bent and Victor
Potel. It concerns the efforts of a young man to marry the girl of his
Pbolce despite her father's objections, Bfe 9Pts fjs bell boy In a hotel
World Film Corporation
LOVE'S CRUCIBLE (Brady), Feb. 14.— Adapted from "The Point of
View," a stage play by Jules Eckert Goodman, this live-part drama in-
troduces Frances Nelson as a World Film star in a role that she
handles extremely well.. The story of a girl's troubles when she comes
to New York to study art Is adroitly handled by Director Emil Chautard
and possesses a strong sympathetic appeal.
THE CLARION (Equitable), Feb. 14.— Carlyle Blackwell makes his
first appearance as an Equitable star In a well produced adaptation of
Samuel Hopkins Adams' story of fraudulent business and fearless
journalism. Mr. Blackwell gives a convincing performance as an
aggressive young reformer and the supporting company is adequate.
Exciting mob scenes in the concluding reel show Jamt^s Durkin's direc-
tion at Its best.
Miscellaneous.
ONE DAY (B. S. Moss), February. — In this five-part picture we find
a romantic story of fairly entertaining quality, which profits by many
beautiful locations photographed in Lakewood, N. J. There is nothing
In the least risque about the production. The acting, especially of
Jeanne Iver In the part of the heroine, is commendable.
WASHINGTON EXTERIORS BY PRESIDENT'S
PERMISSION.
The exterior locations for "The Immortal Flame," the new-
est Ivan play, required Washlngrton settings as the locale of
the story Is for the most part laid in the Capitol City.
It was necessary In order to use the beautiful buildings which
house the administrative departments of the country, to obtain
special permlsion from President VT'ilson himself, and this was
obtained only after some trouble, as his Excellency was tour-
ing the country urging his "preparedness program." Through
the good offices of Mr. Tumulty, his secretary, the necessary
permission was finally obtained and the entire Ivan company,
under the direction of Ivan Abramson. swooped down on the
capltol where they are now taking the necessary scenes to
make "The Immortal Flame" realistic as to atmosphere. In
order to make the trip with the company Miss Maude Fealy,
who Is starred In the new production, cancelled her vaudeville
engagement on the Keith circuit, where she Is the headliner.
Others who are at Washington with Director Ivan Abramson
Include Paula Shay, Edna Luby, Joseph Burke and James
Cooley.
A novelty panoramic view of the Capitol Is promised In the
new production, such as obtained in "A Fool's Paradise," the
current Ivan release, where the whole of Atlantic City was
shown from the boardwalk. Mr. Abramson desires to picture
all the executive buildings in Washington In the same way, not
to detract from his drama, but to combine the artistic with
the educational.
A BIOGRAPH SPECTACLE.
"The Mystery of Orclval," the famous mystery drama by the
great French writer. Emile Gaboriau, creator of the detective,
Lecoq, who gave Edgar Allan Poe his Inspiration for "The
Murders In the Rue Morgue," and other tales, is the three-reel
Blograph feature for Wednesday. March 8.
The story deals with a strange crime and the solution of
the mystery by the detective. For swiftness of action and
novelty of incident it has seldom been equaled. Incidentally it
provides opportunity for spectacular and sensational effects,
of which the director has taken full advantage. Gretchen
Hartman, Charles H. Malles, Vera SIsson and G. Raymond Nye
have the leading roles.
Also on the Biograph program for the week of March 6 is a
single reel Biograph re-Issue which created a sensation when
first released. "The House of Darkness" is a striking concep-
tion by D. W. Griffith, a poetical expression of a mind tem-
porarily unhinged, which yields to the power of music. Deal-
ing with one of the most pitiful of human conditions, the pic-
ture is so presented that no painful Impression Is made upon
the mind of the beholder. For suspense and sincerity it has
probably never been equaled in one reel. Charles H. Mailes
does some masterly acting in the leading role, and is ably
supported by Claire McDowell, Lillian Gish, Lionel Barrymore
and Alfred Paget.
CHANGE "SIS HOPKINS" RELEASE.
A factory accident to "A Flock of Skeletons" which had been
originally announced as the first Sis Hopkins release, has
caused the Kalem Company to postpone that issue while re-
takes are being made. "A Leap Year Wooing" Is the comedy
selected to Inaugurate the new line of single reel subjects on
the General Film Program. The Initial release date will be
March 3, as originally announced for "A Flock of Skeletons.
It is probable that the latter subject will be the third release
in the new line. The initial subject, "A Leap Tear Wooing,
presents Sis Hopkins as a love-lorn slavey who lands in a
whirl of excitement When she sets QMt ^o t?I^4 ? W^te for herr
eelf.
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"THE HOAX HOUSE" (Universal).
"The Hoax House" is the title of a neat two-reel comedy
written by Raymond L. Schrock. in which King Baggot plays
the role of a psychic fake, being very ably assisted by Edna
Hunter, who again demonstrates her versatility by playing
in comedy in a most, pleasing manner. King Baggot plays
"Frank King," a salesman for the "Nearly Every Kiss Com-
pany." While wending his way to a confectionery store one
day, he meets Belle Adair (Edna Hunter), and a mild flirtation
played by Miss Gertrude Robinson, Miss Mathilde Baring, James
Levering, Miss Mary Gunnis Davis, John Mackin and Harry
Chira.
Scene from "The Hoax House" (Universal).
ensues. Belle is a vaudeville actress and that night King
meets her at the stage door. Together they celebrated and as a
consequence the company King works for as well as the man-
ager of the theatre where Belle is appearing find fault with
the conduct of their people, and both get fired.
Thereupon they consult each other and King suggests that
they become partners in some business that will aftord them
a living. They become mind readers, and at once insert an
advertisement in a newspaper, announcing that "Bobo, the
Seer," gives advice on matters of business, life and society
at the Hotel Carlton.
There are many genuine complications in which King suc-
ceeds in obtaining large sums of money from several victims.
When the victims are about to fall on the faker, having pro-
cured police assistance, the salesman and the actress skip down
the fire escape, and when the police force an entrance in King's
room, find that the birds have flown with several thousands
of dollars.
GAUMONT FILMING "THE HAUNTED MANOR."
For a March release as a Mutual Masterplcture, de luxe edi-
tion. Gaumont Is now filming "The Haunted Manor." The pro-
duction of this five-reel feature is now being made at Jack-
sonville, Fla., where Director Edwin Middleton has had built an
East Indian village and commandeered all the tigers, lions and
elephants of a circus that Is wintering near by. Miss Iva
Shepard has the leading role.
The story tells of the life of an American adventuress at
the court of an East Indian rajah. Miss Shepard was so suc-
cessful as the adventuress in "The Drifter," which Gaumont
released Feb. 7, that the part was given her as a matter of
course. Fleeing from the court of the East Indian poten-
tate, the adventuress returns to America. This gives oppor-
tunity for scenic contrast, the strange exotic scenes of East
India and the society surroundings of wealthy Americans in
New York. Many scenes take place in an artist's studio, where
a fight for love of the artist is waged by the adventuress
and a model with all the feminine arts of which both are
capable.
Miss Iva Shepard's first picture as a Gaumont star— for she
has only been featured in previous productions — gives her the
support of Earl O. Schenck In his first Gaumont picture. Mr.
Schenck has the part of the artist. The rajah Is played by
Henry W. Pemberton. Beside Mr. Schenck two other prin-
cipals are seen for the first time In a Gaumont production.
These are Miss Olive Trevor, as the artist's model, and Robert
Clugston, as the rajah's servant. Important parts are also
"LILLO OF THE SULU SEAS" (American).
A striking story of the South Sea Isles crowded with adven-
ture, love, intrigue and the lure of gold, Is found in "Lillo of the
Sulu Seas," a three-part Flying "A" drama produced by the
American Film Company, Inc., for release by the Mutual Film
Corporation. Harold Lockwood, popular star of the American
production and the beautiful May Allison, co-stars in many
important productions released by the Mutual, are the featured
players in "Lillo of the Sulu Seas;" Lockwood in the role ot
Ralph Holt and Miss Allison as Lillo.
Many of the scenes in this powerful drama were taken in
and about the pearl fisheries along the coast of Lower Califor-
nia, where the major portion of the story takes place. William
Stowell, Perry Banks and Harry von Meter, prominent mem-
bers of the American's permanent stock company, have im
portant roles.
BRADY PRODUCTION POSTPONED.
The production of "Will o' the Wisp," with Alice Brady as
its featured player, has been postponed until September to
enable the actress to play the star role in "The Quick or the
Dead," which is to be screened by the William A. Brady Picture
Plays Corporation. The picture rights In the Amelle Rives
story are derived from Estelle Clayton, who acted the leading
role in the stage dramatization. "'The Quick or the Dead" will
be the tenth photoplay in which Miss Brady has been the star
during the past year.
MARGUERITE CLARK STARRED IN ALPINE
DRAMA.
"Out of the Drifts," a dramatic Alpine romance and the next
photoplay In which Marguerite Clark will be starred by the
Famous Players Film Company on the Paramount program. Is
scheduled for release on Feb. 2*. It is a tale of the eternal
snows, and the giant mountains which form its backgrounds
are symbolical of the greatness of the theme about which the
story is woven.
The action opens In the region of the celebrated St. Bernard
Pass and has as its setting the famous old monastery in the
pass. Miss Clark appears as Elise, a little Alpine orphan, who
is earning her living as a shepherdess. Rudolph, a guide, is in
love with Elise, but he has failed to win her heart. In Lon-
don, George Van Rensselaer, a young roue, is deserted by
Scene from "Out of the Drifts" (Famous Players).
"Cleo," the girl upon whom he has lavished much of his wealth.
Tired and disgusted, he comes to St. Bernard to forget.
The big Alpine scenes in this story were obtained In the
north, where Director J. Searle Dawley spent several weeks
with a company which includes in addition to Miss Clark, Wil-
liam Courtleigh, Jr., J. W. Johnston, Robert ConvlUe, Ivan
Simpson and others who are well known In the theatrical
and motion picture world.
February 26, 1916
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"WHO KNOWS?" (Knickerbocker). "
The Knickerbocker Star Features release for Feb. 25 Is a
stirring heart interest story. A crime is committed by a young
pal of an old-time gambler. The pal was Intoxicated and un-
conscious of his act. The old pal shields the criminal, pro-
tecting him from the law The story shows a rapid action on
Scene from "Who Knows?" (Knickerbocker).
the part of the detectives on the trail of the guilty. A hotel
girl at a news stand crosses the track of the young pal; a
romance starts, all of which is overclouded by the crime of
the young man.
At last the romance reaches a climax, the destiny of the
girl is at stake, and the young man faces a doubtful future
with his growing conscience of remorse. Finally the old pal,
realizing that his influence has been the Indirect means of
leading the young man into the wrong and finding that both
are enmeshed in the net laid out by the oflicers of the law,
charges himself with the crime, declaring he had deceived
the young pal, in making him believe he committed the wrong.
Strong dramatic crises are reached, and the young pal de-
nounces the old man, then slowly comes to himself to realize
what the old man has done for him in the end. The old man
pays the penalty for the crime, the young pal is made to believe
himself innocent and at last lives the life of a true man. The
old man with unflinching faith in heaven believed that God
would see and forgive — "who knows?"
"THE DREAM OF EUGENE ARAM" (Selig).
The Selig Company, following its policy of radical improve-
ment in film production, has just announced a number of mul-
tiple reel dramas to be released through General Film service.
"The Dream of Eugene Aram" is a picturized version by
Colin Campbell of Thomas Hood's world-famous poem. Tyrone
Power enacts the leading role. There is tense action and beau-
"LOVE AND LATHER" (Vim).
The Vim comedy release for Feb. 25 is one of the funniest
in the "Pokes and Jabbs" series, which feature Robert Burns
and Walter StuU. Pokes is a member of the brigade of "White
Wings" of the street; easily taken for a barber, he takes the
place of Spook, the village barber, and is soon enmeshed in the
attractions of the manicurist of the shop. Complications build
Scene from "Love and Lather" (Vim).
up as the ingenious "White Wings" tests new appliances for
shaving the unsuspecting customers.
The comedy includes an escaped convict, Jabbs, who suffers
at the hands of Pokes and a general mixup of the police.
Pokes, however, suffers for his escapades and the escaped
convict wins the girl and the graces of the barber. The Gen-
eral Film program will carry this release.
FRANK ELLIOTT REJOINS UNIVERSAL.
Frank Elliott, one of the best known actors of the English
stage, this week joined the Universal forces at their Western
studios. The greater part of his film work has been done
in and around the Los Angeles studios, where he Is regarded as
one of the best heavy characters.
This is not Elliott's first appearance in Universal pictures.
He was formerly a member of that company's forces at their
Universal City studios, where he worked in some of their best
known features, the last one being a five-reel Bosworth produc-
tion, staged under the direction of Otis Turner, under the title
"The Scarlet Sin." In this Elliott played the heavy lead. The
first picture in which he has been cast since returning is the
five-reel film version of Joseph Hatton's story, "John Need-
ham's Double," which the Smalleys are staging with Tyrone
Power in the stellar role.
"SAVED BY A SONG" (Universal).
Ben Wilson's latest production with Dorothy Phillips in the
leading role, "Saved by a Song," will be a regular release on
Scene from "The Dream of Eugene Aram" (.Selig).
tiful scenic embellishment. Colin Campbell, responsible for the
adaptation and production of this film drama, is in an exclu-
sive class as a director, having produced such film dramas as
"The Spoilers," "The Ne'er-do-well," "The Carpet from Bag-
dad," etc., etc. "The Dream of Eugene Aram" will be re-
leased Monday, February 2S'.
Scene from "Saved by a Song" (Universal).
the Universal program of March 5. The story is a simple and
interesting tale of a country boy who Is falsely accused of
murder, railroaded to jail, only to find several years later that
the real culprit confessed on his dying bed.
It is a neat little drama in two reels in which both Miss
Phillips and Ben Wilson do clever work, assisted by Charles
Ogle, Joe Girard, A H. Bushby and Ruth Donnelly.
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February 26, 1916
BLANCHE SWEET IN "THE BLACKLIST."
Although not designed in the form of a propaganda for or
against the cause of capital and labor, "The Blacklist," the
raost recent Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company produc-
tion on the Paramount program, in which Blanche Sweet is
the star, probably will create national interest. The theme
of this production has its origin in the troubles between oper-
ators and miners in Colorado about two years ago, which re-
sulted in serious conflict.
The deep human note in this theme lies in the flght of labor
denouement, which Is trilling in the extreme, she carries the
life story of a modern siren to its logical ending.
An all-star cast will appear in the support of Miss Brunette
and the scenic effects are unusually beautiful.
Scene from "The Blacklist" (Lasky).
for the right to work. The economic principles discussed are
applicable to all lines of industry and on this account "The
Blacklist" should prove of absorbing interest to people of
every locality.
Miss Sweet will have exceptional opportunities in this pro-
duction, which was directed by William C. De Mille, who also
directed her recent production, "The Ragamuflln." Among
those who appear in the cast are Charles Clary, Ernest Joy
and Billy Elmer.
"TOO PROUD TO FIGHT" (UBO.)
The popularity of David Horsley's Cub Comedies, featuring
George Ovey, continues without abatement. Since the intro-
duction of this brand a little less than six months ago the num-
ber of prints sold of each release has increased over two hun-
dred per cent, over the first issue. This, perhaps more than
anything else, gives an idea of the manner in which the Cubs
are received throughout the country.
The forthcoming release scheduled for February 18 presents
George Ovey in one of his typical subjects — "Too Proud to
Fight." Its story concerns the efforts of Jerry to evade pun-
ishment at the hands of a stalwart Swede, whose sweetheart
Jerry has stolen. In these efforts he thrusts himself into
innumerable difBculties of a compromising nature. His frantic
attempts to save himself from the consequences, which he
knows are sure to follow, are cleverly done and make for
plenty of fun.
The full strength of the Cub Comedy, including George
George, Gordon McGregor, Louis FitzRoy, Belle Bennet, Janet
Sully and Louise Horner, take part in the enactment of the
story which lives up in every respect to the high mark estab-
lished in previous releases.
TWO SELIG "RED SEALS."
One of the greatest of American spectacular dramas is the
consensus of the reviews of the Selig Red Seal play, "Thou-
Shalt Not Covet," released on Monday, February 7, through
V-L-S-E. Inc. The spectacular scenes in this wonderful drama,
particularly the shipwreck scenes and Kathlyn Williams'
struggle with an infuriated leopard, are mentioned by all trade
;ournal reviewers as the very last word in thrills.
The Selig Red Seal play, "Unto Those Who Sin," to be released
through V-L-S-E on Monday, March G, will be found a worthy
successor to "Thou Shalt Not Covet." Miss Fritzi Brunette
makes her initial debut as a star in V-L-S-E productions.
"Unto Those Who Sin" was written by James Oliver Curwood
and truthfully present the trials and temptations that beset
the paths of working girls. A stenographer working for a
mere pittance, which is snatched from her by her parents
weekly, succumbs to the enticements of luxury and fine dress.
She sacrifices everything, even the love of an upright man, in
order to gratify her passion for purple and fine linen. And
when it is too late she discovers that true love is the greatest
prize of all and that the wages of sin is death.
In "Unto Those Who Sin" Miss Brunette wears eighteen dif-
ferent and costly gowns fashioned especially for the drama.
Her acting will prove a revelation. She puts all the fire and
passion that is possible into her character role and in the
CLEO RIDGLEY AND WALLACE REID IN "BEHIND
THE MASK."
Following her recent success as co-star with Wallace Reid
in the Lasky production, "The Golden Chance," a Paramount
picture, Cleo Ridgley, it was announced by the Lasky Feature
Play Company this week, is already at work in a second pro-
duction in which she and Mr. Reid "wiW appear as co-stars. The
photoplay is entitled, "Behind the Mask," by Cecil B. De Mille
and Jeannie MacPherson, and the producer is Paul Dickey, the
famous dramatist and stage director, who recently joined the
Lasky producing forces.
In the year or more since Miss Ridgley has been a member
of the Lasky company her popularity has been greatly in-
creased by reason of a series of excellent impersonations on
the screen. Miss Ridgley for years was known to motion pic-
ture audiences, chiefly because of her successes as "temptress
of the screen." Under the Lasky direction, however, she de-
veloped more versatile qualities until now she has taken her
place among the most versatile and most popular stars of
motion pictures.
"THE IDOL OF THE STAGE" (Mutual).
We all have our human failings and "weaknesses. That is
why we all like to see plays in which our own human quali-
ties are portrayed. But we always want for our own satis-
faction to see them overcome in the end. That is one reason
why the Mutual Masterpicture, De Luxe Edition, "The Idol
of the Stage," will be appreciated by all who see it.
"The Idol" is a very weak and failing young man. But his
good qualities predominate, and even though it seems for a
time that his baser self will gain again ascendency in his nature,
evil is finally overcome. Malcolm Williams, the well known
and exceedingly popular star of the legitimate drama, plays
the leading roles. He Is exceptionally well qualified for his
part, since he is familiar with all phases of stage life. In
support of Mr. Williams, appear Miss Lucille Taft, the clever
Gaumont star; Charles H. Travis, John Mackin, Richard Garrlck
(the director), James Levering, Helen Marten, James Winston,
Harry Chira, Allan Robinson and Henry Pemberton.
"I ACCUSE" (Gaumont).
The ungovernable temper of a minister of the gospel that
finally sends him to prison for a crime he believes he has com-
mitted while in a blind rage is the theme of the Mutual Mas-
terpicture, de luxe edition, Gaumont will release under the
name of "I Accuse!" The story was written by Miss Marjorie
Howe, who has contributed to Gaumont such successes as "The
New Adam and Eve" and "The Devil's Darling." However,
the minister is not the leading character of the play, although
the part is played with remarkable force by Charles W. Travis.
The principal role is that of the young judge who must sen-
tence the minister to prison. This is enacted by Alexander
Gaden, who is now seen on the screen in the Mutual Gaumont
productions of "As a Woman Sows" and "The Drifter."
The story has for its heart-interest the love of the judge
for the daughter of the minister. The daughter is played by
Scene from "I Accuse" (Gaumont).
Miss Helen Marten, who has played opposite the star in pre-
vious Gaumont pictures, notabl.v in "Lessons in Love." Mr.
Gaden is at his best in depicting the conflict between his duty
as a judge and his love for the girl whose heart he will break
if he sends her father to prison.
Those in the cast who have not been mentioned already are
James Levering, S. S. Wiltse, John Reinhard, Miss Iva Shepard.
J. W. Butler, Miss Mary G. Davis and Albert Macklin.
February 26, 1916
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BD. CAREER, who for so long held forth as technical
, director at the Universal, is now -with Thanhouser at New
Rochelle. Under Clarence Dull, the veteran stage chief,
Carber will now supervise the planting of tlie sets, order the
deck hands around, argue with the directors and draw salary.
The fifth episode of "The Journal of Lord John," adapted
from the WiUiamson story of that name by Harvey Gates, is
occupying the attention of E. J. Le Saint and his company of
Universalites. William GarwDod appears in the leading role
of this with Stella Razeto opposite him and a supporting cast
including Ogden Crane, Grace Benham. Laura Oakley, Carmen
Phillips and Albert MacQuarrie.
William Bertram has completed the production, "Margy of the
Foothills," soon to be released by the American Film Com-
pany, Inc. The theme is a story of love and passion and is
located among the smaller California mountains. It depicts
the struggle between a wealthy Spanish land-owner and a
young American over a defenseless girl. Very powerful char-
acterizations are drawn by Art Acord, Dixie Stratton, Law-
rence Peyton and John Prescott.
* • «
Ernie Shield and Roy McCray have completed their one reel
comedy, "Time Flies," by Ben Cohn. The cast included be-
sides the co-directors, Sherman Bainbridge and Lois Wilson.
• • •
A five part American Masterpicture Is coming — "Overalls."
As the title might suggest, the story concerns the romance of
a young western construction camp foreman in love with a
Wealthy girl — who is Rea Mitchell. William Stowell as the
foreman is a red-blooded western character.
"Lonesomeness ' is the title of a one reel drama which Lynn
Reynolds is this week staging at Universal City with Myrtle
Gonzalez, Frank Newburg, Val Paul and Alfred Allen in the
chief roles.
• * •
Bryant Washburn's five-munth-old son, Bryant Washburn IV,
has made his initial appearance in motion pictures in Essanay's
three-act drama, called "Destiny."
Joseph De Grasse is at work on his production of the five
reel feature, "The Altar of Friendship," made from the maga-
zine story by Isabel Ostrander. The cast is composed of
Louise Lovely, Lon Chancy, Colin Chase, Agnes Vernon, Mar-
Jorie Ellison, Georgia French, Hayward Mack and Jay Belasco.
The story was adapted for screen purposes by Ida May Park.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Albert Steinfeld, owner of the Clinton the-
ater, plans to make extensive improvements to the interior
of the house. Diamos Brothers are the lessees.
Grass Valley, Cal. — A. Saxon will shortly start work on the
new Pavilion theater.
Los Angeles, Cal. — Gore & Lustig have disposed of their in-
terest in the Sunbeam theater at 4722 Pasadena avenue to T. J.
King.
Petaluma, Cal. — The Gem theater conducted by Taylor Squires
has been thoroughly overhauled and the interior redocrated.
Sacramento, Cal. — The Strand theater is now being operated
by the Dippenbrock estate.
Bridgeport, Conn. — M. W. Leighton, 1124 E. Main street, plans
extensive improvements to his theater building. These will in-
clude alterations and a two-story addition, 18 by 50 feet, ap-
proximately $15,000 will be expended for the work.
Wilmington, Del. — United Development Company will make
alterations to their moving picture theater and erect a two-
story addition, 36 by 52 feet.
Chicago. III. — Contract has been let for the erection of a
one and two-story theater and office building for Carley &
Hansen. 634 West 120th street.
Decatur, Ind. — The Rex theater has been purchased by W. A.
Dull, of Wlllshlre, Ohio.
Gary, Ind. — The Twentieth Century theater, formerly con-
ducted by Harry Hass, has been taken over by V. U. Young.
Indianapolis, Ind. — E. F. Kottlowski Co., 1123 Olive street,
has the contract to make interior alterations to the moving
picture theater of the Limit Amusement Co.
Waterloo, Ind. — The Lyric theater has been taken over by
C. E. Naughtin.
Grinnell. la. — W. H. Hart contemplates building a two-story
moving picture theater in the spring to cost about $15,000.
Tama, la. — The Star theater has now passed to the control
of E. Porter.
Lucas, Kan. — Lewis O'Brien, owner of the old Fowler build-
ing, has converted it into a first-class moving picture theater.
Louisville, Ky. — A. B. McAfee, A. C. Brock, T. C. Brock, Prof.
A. E. Mayzek and W. L. Sanders are members of company in-
corporated to erect a moving picture theater on Walnut street
near 11th. Building will be of fireproof construction: brick
and steel; front of cream enameled brick with pilasters of
brown enameled brick; cut-stone trimmings, marble and tile
in lobby; two stores on ground floor; cost, $30,000.
Louisville, Ky. — T. J. Morrow and others are promoting erec-
tion of a moving picture theater on Fourth street.
Scottsville, Ky. — R. R. Pitchford, who recently purchased
the White theater, is devoting the house to the exhibit of high-
grade photoplays.
Baltimore, Md. — Isaac L. Hornstein has let the contract to
Nathan Freedman, 1509 East Fayette street, to erect a moving
picture theater at 1627-29 Pennsylvania avenue; one-story
brick. 34 by 128 feet; prepared slag roofing; concrete flooring;
electric lights; cost, $10,500.
Baltimore, Md.— Linden Company has plans by Sparkling &
Childs, Law building, to erect a moving picture theater at 846
West North avenue; 40 by 150 feet; will also install pipe organ.
Detroit, Mich. — B. C. Wetzel, 2317 Dime Bank building, is pre-
paring plans tor a one-story moving picture theater, 75 by 153
feet.
Detroit, Mich. — Frederick Delodder, 732 Crane avenue, plans
to erect a two-story moving picture theater, 60 by 100 feet,
•to cost $15,000.
Saginaw, Mich. — E. J. Stanton, who recently purchased the
Lyric theater, located at Saginaw and Water streets, plans to
make extensive improvements to the house.
St Louis, Mo. — J. D. Paulus, Laclede building is preparing
plan's for a one-story moving picture theater, to cost $9,000.
St Louis Mo — A new portico has been added to the front of
the Cinderella theater, enhancing its appearance considerably.
The seating capacity has been Increased by the addition of 200
opera chairs.
Omaha. Neb.— A new moving picture theater will be erected
at the corner of 49th and Dodge streets by S. E. Gilinsky. It
will have seating capacity for about 800 persons.
Peru. Neb.— The Crystal theater has been taken over by A. M.
McCommons.
Hamburg. N. J.— Clarence Smith contemplates erecting a
$10,000 moving picture theater.
Jersey City N J.— The Wells Construction Company of New
York has the contract to erect a brick fireproof moving pic-
ture theater for the National theater Co. It will be located on
the west side of Central avenue and cost approximately $58,000.
Amityville, N. Y.— The Avon theater at Broadway and Avon
Place has been leased by William Schwab.
East Rochester. N. Y.— Wilfred A. Campbell, 246 Cutler build-
ing is preparing plans for a two-story moving picture theater,
s"f;e and office building. 54 by 130 feet, to cost $25,000.
Huntington, L. L, N. Y.— The Huntington Film Co., Inc., or-
ganized with a capital of $50,000, has purchased a large tract
If ground upon which it proposes to erect a commodious studio
buifding modern in every particular. Officers of the company
are Edga" R. Scudder. president: John R. Scudder. vice presi-
dent- T Beer, treasurer; Charles E. Hunter, secretary.
Youngstown, O.-S. H. Hain, 6 Ea^* Federal street plans to
erect a two-story moving picture theater, to cost $10,000.
Yorkville O — Gem Theater Co. will erect a one-story moving
picture theater, 32 by 80 feet, to cost $1-2,000.
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February 26, 1916
Trade News ol the Week
Gathered by Our Own Correspondents
r (01
New Tax Bill Dies
Massachusetts Senate Accepts Unfavorable Report on Proposed Measure to Tax
Gross Receipts of Film Shows— Senator Chapman Points Out Insidious Features
—Other Bills That Need Watching.
By William Flynn, Boston Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
r) OSTON, MASS. Another of the anti- alter their scale of prices for seats for the
JD moving picture measures went down same show, according to the demand for
ticltets. For the same show in a theater
to
OSTON, MASS. — Another of the anti-
moving picture measures went down
an ignominious defeat on Wed-
nesday, February 10, when the Massachu-
setts Senate refused to substitute a bill
for an adverse report of the legislative
committee on taxation on a petition pro-
viding for a tax of two and half per cent,
on the gross receipts of all moving pic-
ture houses and theaters In the common-
wealth.
Senator Charles L. Giflord, of Barn-
stable, led the fight for substitution, but
he was opposed by Chairman Nathan A.
Tufts of the committee on taxation and
Senator Daniel W. Chapman.
Senator Chapman in defending the ac-
tion of the committee before the Senate
said that any tax on the gross receipts of
a busines is unfair because gross receipts
are not indicative of profit. The "legiti-
mate" theater business is on the wane,
he said, and argued that no theater pro-
prietor in Massachusetts is making a great,
deal of money or at least enough money
to warrant the state to demand two and
a half per cent, of his gross receipts.
Senator Tufts then declared that the pro-
posed tax would not be a tax on luxury,
but a tax on a man conducting a busi-
ness.
The Bill Dies.
The Senator from the Cape then at-
tempted to have the matter postponed
until the following Tuesday. This brought
forth a vociferous objection from Senator
Clarence W. Hobbs, Jr., of Worcester.
Postponement was defeated by a voice
vote. Senator Gifford's motion to sub-
stitute the bill was killed in a similar
manner and the adverse report of the com-
mittee was accepted by the Senate, thus
putting an end to one of the most vicious
bills aimed at the moving picture interests
of Massachusetts this year.
The moving picture men and the pro-
prietors and managers of the high-class
playhouses of Massachusetts are very
much concerned in the outcome of sev-
eral bills that were heard before the joint
legislative committee on mercantile af-
fairs on the same day and the fate of
which is not known at this writing. While
the bills apply more particularly to thea-
ters playing high class musical and dram-
atic production, the moving picture men
have an allied interest that cannot be oft-
set by the fact that they are mprely ex-
hibiting the silent drama and selling un-
reserved seats.
BUI Dealing with Change in Prices.
The bills before the committee on mer-
cantile affairs dealt with the question of
speculators and the raising of prices by
theaters purporting to be showing star
attractions. Rep. John W. Craig of Bos-
ton, who Introduced two of the bills, ap-
peared before the committee and openly
charged the theatrical managers of Bos-
ton of collusion with ticket speculators.
"It is common knowledge," said Rep.
Craig, "that nearly every theater in Bos-
ton and probably other cities In the state
and this includes moving picture thea-
ters we have the bargain matinee and
another price for evening. When a big
show comes along we must pay the high-
est price the public can stand."
While the ticket speculator question
may have only a remote effect upon the
moving picture industry, the question of
raising the price of seats vitally affects
many of the largest and a number of the
smallest moving picture houses in the
state. Feature films cost money and many
managers introducing high-class attrac-
tions are compelled to raise their price of
admission to break even. The public has
been educated to top notch productions.
They demand them. And the moving pic-
ture men claim in all fairness that their
patrons should meet them half way and
bear their proportionate share of putting
on these premier features with the assur-
ance of a just return.
Judge Brackett Defends the Theaters.
This was the attitude of the moving
picture men present at the hearing and
is the general attitude of moving picture
interests throughout the state. The prin-
cipal opposition to the bills before the
committee, however, was made by Judge
J. Albert Brackett, counsel for some of
the most powerful theatrical Interests In
Massachusetts.
Judge Brackett told the members of
the committee that any person, after pur-
chasing a ticket and before entering the
theater, has the privilege of demanding
and receiving back his money, under the
law at the present time. Judge Brackett
further informed the committee that Mas-
sachusetts already has laws prohibiting
standing room beyond a certain limit.
Rep. Thomas J. Giblin of East Boston
asked the right to withdraw his petition
permitting moving picture houses and
dance halls outside of the Metropolitan
fire hazard zone to be of second-class con-
struction, and the request was granted
after Rep. Giblin had explained to the
committee that chapter 782 of the acts of
1914 makes such a provision.
VAUDEVILLE AT THE BOSTON.
The introduction of vaudeville into
the Boston theater is the talk of Boston
at the present time. The house is leased
by A. Paul Keith who sub-leased it to
the Big T. Film Company in which Mr.
William F. Daley and Mr. Mark F. Eisen-
berg are the moving spirits. The t3lg T.
Film Company started out exhibiting the
Triangle Features with an elaborate
corps of soloists and the famous Fad-
dette's Orchestra of women.
The announcement that vaudeville was
to be introduced caused tremendous sur-
prise and set the theatrical tongues of
New England wagging as the Boston the-
ater is only a few doors from Keith's and
the acts are being booked through the
United booking office. It Is said on good
authority that Mr. Keith agreed to the
new scheme only after repeated confer-
ences with representatives of the Big T.
Film Company who will continue to put
on two big feature pictures a week in ad-
dition to the vaudeville.
The Bo'ston theater is now under the
management of Charles L. Winston,
known throughout New England as the
"boy manager." Mr. Winston is still in
his early twenties, but has made a name
for himself in theatrical circles in this
territory. He was formerly connected
with the National theater when that
house was running pictures and vaude-
ville and also managed the Empire the-
ater at Winthrop, Mass. Young Winston's
first big coup since becoming manager
of the Boston was to sign up the orches-
tra of the Tremont theater, recently de-
stroyed by fire, and this orchestra will
remain at the Boston theater perma-
nently.
The films booked by Mr. Winston, who
says he will continue to look to the open
market for his attractions, for the first
week under the new order of things were
Nance O'Neil in the Big Four's feature,
"Souls in Bondage," and Anita Stewart
and Earle Williams In "My Lady's Slip-
per." Six acts of vaudeville were staged
the first week, but it is planned to in-
crease this number to eight.
Mrs. R. E. Hewitt Manages Theater.
Another woman has gone into the mov-
ing picture theater field in Massachusetts.
She is Mrs. R. E. Hewitt, of Haverhill,
who has taken over the Dreamland the-
ater at Beverly, Mass. The Dreamland,
whiclj was formerly operated by Pierce
& Barton, of Boston, has been closed for
some time, but Mrs. Hewitt is enthusias-
tic and confident her new venture will be
a success.
Jacob Conn Visits.
Jacob Conn, owner of the Conn theater.
Concord, N. H., was in Boston last week
booking films and at the same time Mr.
Conn took occasion to visit several of
his old friends. He says things are going
well In New Hampshire and is looking for-
ward to his most successful season.
New Holyoke Theaters.
Two new theaters recently opened in
Holyoke, Mass., the Strand and the Royal.
The Strand theater, which is owned by
Mr. Alexander Cameron, has a seating
capacity of 900 and is showing Paramount
and General Film releases. Mr. Hanlfln
owns the Royal, which has a seating ca-
pacity of 450 and is running the Mutual
program.
Films are now being shown two after-
noons a week In the Franklin School at
Wakefield, Mass., as an educational ad-
junct and Principal Hill has much faith
in the experiment.
MAINE NEWS LETTER.
By John P. Flanigan, Bangor Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
F. Earl Bishop Dies.
LEWISTON, ME. — F. Earl Bishop, for
the past year musical director at the
Mystic theater, Lewlston, died at his
home In Portland, Me., last week, follow-
ing a brief Illness. Mr. Bishop was one
of the best known pianists of the theatri-
cal world. He beKa.n bis career at the
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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age of 15, when he went to Australia with
the Alice Oakes company, and afterward
traveled all over the world. He was the
first pianist to give a concert in the B. F.
Keith house at Boston, in 1S85, when he
became musical director. He was known
personally by thousands of actors.
Examine Operators and Booths.
Following an inspection of the moving
picture booths of Bangor, Me., theaters
last week, Fire Chief Curran and City
Electrician Logan reported that all were
in satisfactory condition and that with
proper care on the part of operators there
is no liability from fire that can be avert-
ed by advance precautions.
Operators were also examined and
licenses granted to the following: Arthur
C. Davis and Daniel M. Maher, of the
Park; Lester E. Ashline, of the Bijou;
John M. Maher, of the Graphic; Gordon
Mclntire, of the Winter Garden, and Harry
A. Farrell. of the l?alace.
MID-NEW YOR C STATE LETTER.
By E. O. Weinbei -, Troy Correspondent
of Moving I'icture World.
The Clinton Squ; e Showing Triangle.
ALBANY. N. Y. — i he Clinton Square the-
ater of this city began Triangle Serv-
ice on Jan. 31 and for the present is
changing three times weekly. Business
is reported big during the first two weeks
showing.
Pathe in New Offices.
Pathe Exchange at Albany is now lo-
cated at 398 Broadway. Mr. Epstein the
manager has been hustling ever since the
office was moved from Syracuse on Feb. 1.
Universal's New Quarters.
The Universal Exchange of Albany (Rex
Film Exchange), is now comfortably situ-
ated in a 4-story building. 659 Broadway.
The new quarters are far superior to the
old offices, and Mr. Charles, the manager,
states the usual service characteristic of
Universal will be maintained and better If
possible.
E. J. Schmidt with Local Rex Film.
E. J. Schmidt, at one time Philadelphia
representative for "Neptune's Daughter,"
is now roadman for the Rex Film Ex-
change, of Albany.
W. H. Lawrence Manages United Film.
W. H. Lawrence is at the helm of Uni-
ted Film Service, Inc., located at 68U
Broadway, Albany.
A. Sherry with V^-S-E Here.
A. Sherry is representing V-L-S-E in
this territory and is located in the Em-
pire Theater Bldg., Albany.
"Nation" Film to Return.
"The Birth of a Nation" will play a re-
turn date in Troy some time in March to
Proctor's New theater.
Permanent Office in Albany.
Claude Sydney, the former manager ot
the United Film Service, Inc., Is now
representing Blue Bird Photoplays and it
is expected that he will soon have a
permanent office in Albany. Mr. Sydney
has made many friends In this locality
and success in his new position is as-
sured.
Hugo Bedell Boosting Serial.
Hugo Bedell is representing "The
Strange Case of Mary Page" in this terri-
tory, making his headquarters with the
General Film Co.'s Albany office.
King Theater at Troy Opens.
Troy, N. T. — King Theater, located on
King street, this city, opened Feb. 10,
and all day and evening the theater was
filled to capacity. Ben Apple is the man-
ager for the owners, Weinstein Bros.
Will Remodel the Novelty.
The Novelty theater expects to close
about May 1, 1916. The theater will be
remodeled for mercantile purposes.
The Lyceum Is No More.
Proctor's Lyceum theater, a motion pic-
ture house closed permanently on Sunday.
Feb. 6.
"Peace" Film in Cohoes.
COHOES, N. T.— "The Battle Cry of
Peace" is booked for two days In the
Majestic theater in this city.
Big Business for "Nation" Spectacle.
"The Birth of a Nation" did a splendid
business Feb. 10, 11. 12 at Cohoes Opera
House at prices 25c. to $2.00.
J. L. Weber Reopens the Hudson.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y.— The Hudson
theater of this city has been reopened
by Joseph L. Weber. He presents high
class feature moving pictures during the
first three days of the week and musical
extravaganza for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. There are matinees every day
of the week and an orchestra of ten
to twelve pieces.
UTICA, N. T. — The Bender theater has
added vaudeville to Its moving picture
programme.
BUFFALO TERRITORY NOTES.
By Billy Bison. Buffalo Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
M. A. Myers Amusement Co. Elects.
BUFFALO, N. Y. — The M. A. Myers
Amusement Co.. of this city, has elect-
ed these officers: President. M. A. Meyers;
vice-president, Adam G. Fredrick. Roches-
ter; secretary and treasurer. Opal G. Hoef-
ler. This company conducts the Happy
Hour. Park and Linden moving picture
theaters. Secretary Hoefler has made
Tuesday feature night at the Park, with
the price of admission advanced from 5 tn
10 cents on that evening.
Frank Dickey Dies.
Frank Dickey. 47 years old, died at the
Columbus Hospital. Buffalo, recently, from
a fracture of the skull suffered when he
accidentally fell down a flight of stairs at
the Circle moving picture theater In that
city. Dickey was sent to the Emergency
Hospital after the fall, but refused to
stay when surgeons sewed up two cuts
on his head. While he was returning to
the theater, where he was employed, he
collapsed on the sidewalk and was taken
to the Columbus Hospital. It was then
found that his skull was fractured.
R. E. Blaisdell Returns to New York.
Roland E. Blaisdell has resigned as sec-
retary and treasurer of the Queen City
Film Corporation, 39 Erie street, Buffalo,
and returned to New York.
J. A. Lambrix to Manage the Globe.
J. A. Lambrix has been appointed man-
ager of the Globe moving picture theater,
Buffalo. This house, which was closed for
some time, was opened recently.
Edisonia Changes Hands.
H. Somerville has taken over the lease
of the Edisonia theater, Buffalo. He Is
featuring moving pictures and vaudeville
at 5 and 10 cents.
New Amusement Corporation.
The Buffalo Mutual Theaters Co. has
been incorporated with $250,000 capital,
with Eugene L. Falk, Edward C. Schlenk-
er, Allen E. Barger and five others as
directors.
All Theater Film & Accessory Fails.
A voluntary petition In bankruptcy has
been filed in United States District Court,
Buffalo, by the All Theater Film & Ac-
cessory Co., which has offices in the
Chapin block, that city. In the petition
It is said that the company can furnish
no schedule of its liabilities or assets.
The company decided to file a bankruptcy
petition following a meeting of the board
of directors.
Open Buffalo Nest.
The Buffalo branch of the Blue Bird
Photo Plays has been opened at 35 Church
street, under the management of J. M.
Ryan.
International Cartoon Office.
The International Cartoon Film Ser-
vice Co. has opened offices at 24 Chapin
Block, under the management of J. E.
Hornberger
E. S. Davis to Manage Keith's.
B. S. Davis, former manager of the Elm-
wood moving picture theater, Buffalo, has
assumed management of Keith's theater,
that city. Mr. Davis successfully man-
aged Keith's for a long period and on his
return his old-time patrons gave him a
good welcome.
HUDSON COUNTY (je'rTey) EXHIBITORS
Be Sure to Attend a Very Important Meeting of
MOTION PICTURE MEN OF HUDSON COUNTY, N. J.
To Be Held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, at 11 P. M.
In the
ORPHEUM THEATRE, JERSEY CITY
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Overlapping Censorship
In Northwestern Pennsylvania, Where
the-State Distributors, There Is
State Board — A Working Arrangem
Special to Moving Picture World
PITTSBURGH, PA.— The exhibitors in
the Erie, Pa., and Corry, Pa', sections
have been recently hard-hit by the activ-
ity of the agents of the Pennsylvania
Board of Censorship, arising from a pe-
culiar condition that exists in that local-
ity. The problem is one that has been
very difficult to unravel, as many of the
exhibitors are securing their films from
three different points — Pittsburgh, Cleve-
land, O., and Buffalo, N. Y.
Those procured In this city are of course
censored In Pennsylvania, but presumably
the exchanges In the other two cities do
not have the films passed upon by the
censors in this state and In many cases
fail to heed the board's rulings In re-
gard to eliminations, it is said. The laws
of this state also make the exchangemafl
liable in case of violation of the law, but,
as the Cleveland and Buffalo exchanges
are beyond the jurisdiction of the Penn-
sylvania censors, the exhibitor who runs
the picture is held responsible and the
agents of the board, act accordingly.
While this condition of affairs makes
It Imperative that exhibitors In the Erie
and Corry section get their pictures in
Pittsburgh until the exchanges in the
other cities named have their films prop-
erly censored in Pennsylvania, exhibitors
and exchange men alike are Indignant over
the workings of the law and feel that
concessions should be made to allow the
showing of a film In this state that has
been approved in Ohio, for instance, with-
out the necesity of Its being censored and
re-censored.
William Falrgroves, a well-known ex-
hibitor of Erie, was recently fined $125
on several alleged Infractions of the Penn-
sylvania rules, some of which are said
to date back as far as last August.
Among others who have felt the strong
arm of the board and were fined within
the past week are the following: D. E.
Billie, of the Hippodrome; Brandfield &
Stucher, of the Isis; Philip Haendler, of
the Keystone: A. O. Potter, of the Princess;
I. Biencade, of the Bijou; P. J. Schwarzler,
of the Star; and Ruth May, of the Wllkay,
all Erie houses; and C. N. Walters, of the
Lyric, Corry.
Many Exhibitors Get Film from Out-of-
Trouble Over the Censoring by the
ent Wanted.
rom Pittsburgh News Service.
been leased and are being converted into
store rooms.
street. Including a new projecting machine.
Mr. Mulhern conducts the Opera H'luse
in Mauch Chunk, one of the leading the-
aters of that vicinity.
Pastime Theater Made Attractive.
The Pastime theater, at State College,
Pa., has been extensively remodeled during
the past few weeks and now presents a
very pretty appearance. Both interior and
exterior of the house have been redecor-
ated in an artistic manner. It now seats
seven hundred persons. C. C. Curry has
recently been appointed new manager by
the owner of the theater, W. H. Wood,
who some time ago joined the Pathe road
forces.
Will Deal in Big Features Again.
■The Feature Film & Calcium Light Com-
pany, one of the oldest firms and supply
houses In Pittsburgh, has announced that
it will again engage in the big feature
business and already has a number of
attractive subjects on hand. Manager D.
C. France reports very good bookings of
same. This company formerly did a big
business in the film line, but for the past
year they practically discontinued. Now
they have decided to re-enter the field
and will do so on a large scale.
Exit the Venice and Victoria.
The Venice and the Victoria theaters,
of Erie, Pa., have recently been discon-
tinued and sold at receivers sale. Dudley
D. Kelsey acted as receiver for the Co-
operative Amusement Company, which
operates the houses. They will be discon-
tinued permanently, as the buildings have
An Impostor.
The Universal Movie Ticket Company,
Jenkins Arcade Building, Pittsburgh, are
looking for an Impostor who has been
victimizing small merchants throughout
the city by posing as a salesman of the
company. It is alleged that he entered the
offices of the company last November and
stole a movie ticket salesman's outfit. He
tells the merchants that buy from him
tiiat the orders must go to New York and
that the tickets will be sent them by
mall.
Ludwig Hommel & Co., theater equip-
ment and supply house, 422 First avenue,
Pittsburgh, reports considerable success
with their new type of condensing lens,
known as the Bi-focal Meniscus, wliich is
selling well among the exhibitors of this
territory.
PHILADELPHIA NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Philadelphia News Service.
Automatic Film Rewinding Co.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — A charter has re-
cently been granted under the laws
of the State of Pennsylvania to the Auto-
matic Film Rewinding Company, of Har-
rlsburg. The concern has been capitalized
for $7,000, Ross Oenslager acting In the
capacity of treasurer.
May Enlarge the Belvedere.
Plans are being considered for the en-
largement of one of Philadelphia's most
unique theaters. The theater is the Bel-
vedere, a moving picture establishment ot
Colonial architecture, located at German-
town avenue and Graver's lane. Chestnut
Hill. The theater Is a typical Colonial
house In appearance, built of red brick,
with black leaders. Wrought iron lanterns
and fixtures add to Its resemblance to a
dignified old mansion of the early days
of the nation. Each night witnesses the
gathering of perhaps one of the most
aristocratic audiences In Philadelphia. In
spite of its aparently small size the the-
ater accomodates 315 persons, but accord-
ing to the enormous increase in the pat-
ronage of this establishment, it has been
found to be entirely too small and the
improvements will be of such a nature as
to provide a large increase in the seating
capacity.
Death of Billy Mack.
Moving picture folks in this vicinity
were recently greatly grieved to learn of
the untimely death of Billy Mack, for
many years connected with the Interstate
Film Company, located in the heart of
filmdom around 13th and Vine streets.
Mr. Mack died on Feb. 9 from pleural
pneumonia, which developed from the
effects of a bad cold. Mack was so en-
thused with his business pursuits that he
paid little attention to what he thought
was a sligh cold. It steadily grew worse
and the result was that pneumonia set
in and complications latter followed which
caused his demise. Filmdotn wishes to
express its regrets for the loss of one of
the most liked men in the business.
E. B. Mulhern Visits.
E. B. Mulhern. a well-known exhibitor
of Mauch Chunk, Pa., and one of the best
known moving picture men throughout
the coal regions, recently paid a visit to
Philadelphia and while here, made the
rounds of the supply houses. He pur-
chased much new equipment for his the-
ater at the Swaab Film Service, l||7 y\^^
The building containing a moving pic-
ture theater, stores and apartments re-
cently built by Cornelius W. Van Arts-
daien at the northeast cornei of 56th and
Pine streets, has been mortgaged to John
Cadwalader for $40,000.
Louis Swaab, proprietor of the Swaab
Film Service, 1327 Vine street, one of the
best known supply houses in Pennsylvania,
will leave shortly for Chicago where he
will attend to several important business
matters.
IN NEW ORLEANS.
Heard on Exchange Row.
Ernst Boehringer, owner of Louisiana
Triangle rights, has just returned from a
trip to New York city, where he was in
consultation with the heads ot the Tri-
angle corporation. One of the important
things resulting from Mr. Boehringer's
trip north will be the early establishment
of a Triangle exchange office in New Or-
leans, for the distribution of the service
throughout this territory.
Sam Dembrow, Jr., Southern division
manager for Fox, is spending this week
with the Dallas exchange.
Antoniette Evans, lecturer with the pic-
ture style show, running at the Crescent
theater this week. Is the wife of R. King
Evans, local V-L-S-E manager. The pic-
tures and Mrs. Evans will remain heri>
for some time, it was announced after
their first showing, which made quite a
hit.
Harry J. Cohen, special representtive of
Metro, was in New Orleani recently on
his way to Texas. Eugene Pearce, of
Josiah Pearce & Sons, New Orleans pic-
ture magnates, had him ^round over the
Row and elsewhere.
Messrs. Benoit and Weil, of Ra.yne, La.,
this "week paid a visit to excharge row
and made extensive purchases for their
moving picture theater which they will
open in Rayne within a short time.
New Orleans' two ne'west moving pic-
ture theaters have announced February
15 as their opening dates. These are The
College, St. Charles street, and The Em-
pire, in Canal street.
P. O. Blankenship has installed a Wur-
litzer organ In his Isis theater in Dryades
street.
Maurice F. Barr, Bluebird manager, an-
nounces that he has closed contracts with
the Tivoli Amusement Co., in Beaumont,
Tex., the Port Arthur Amusement Co., at
Port Arthur. Tex., and with H. Thomas
at Orange, Tex.
The Princess theater. Felicity and Bar-
onne street. New Orleans, Is the first su-
burban house In the city to Install a full
Triangle feature service.
H. W. Irons, Detroit exhibitor, who came
to New Orleans recently for his health,
has accepted a position with the Wilcox
string In Panama.
An interesting visitor on film row this
week Tvas Miss Sarah D. McLean, of Jack-
son, Miss., manager of the Majestic thea-
ter there. While here she signed up for
Paramount service.
Gulf States Notes.
In common with other cities and towns
through the country, Dothan, Ala., su-
burb of Montgomery, will soon have its
Strand theater. The Palace theater, for-
merly operated by D. W. Powell, Is being
remodelled, and other changes will In-
clude that of its name. W. H. Cough,
former manager of the Majestic theater
in Montgomery, will be the owner and
manager.
Following the running of a page adver-
tisement of "The Strange Case of Mary
Page" In the Birmingham Agre-Herald, all
records were broken at the Princess thei^-
ter ■^rUere the plct^^e -wm aliowii.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1327
NEW ORLEANS G. F. SHOWS
FILM.
Invites All Exhibitors, Clients or Not,
to Visit and See Pictures.
By George Cheney, New Orleans Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.— The General Film
Company in this city shows its offer-
ings to the exhibitors in Its own projec-
tion room on the second floor of its build-
ing, 421 Baronne street. The policy has
made a hit and H. G. Morrow, local mana-
ger, is confident that it means more gen-
eral business.
The week's releases are shown every
Sunday morning. All exhibitors, regard-
les of whether they are taking the Gen-
eral service, are Invited. The projection
room is one of the most complete ever put
up. comparing favorably with any exhibi-
tion house in town. Two high-power pro-
jection machines of the latest pattern are
Included in the equipment. Then there
is a gold fiber screen and all the rest.
The projection results are excellent.
TRIANGLE THEATER LOCALITY.
The Publicity Director of the Triangle
theater, of New Orleans, has written a
letter to the Moving Picture World saying
that the theater is located in a neighbor-
hood which is as much above reproach as
is the Grunewald Hotel or the Crescent
and Tulane theaters or the fashionable
restuarants of New Orleans. He says the
Triangle is being patronized by the elite
of the city. He further states that high-
class shows have been given in the same
building before. In the praise of the suc-
cess and splendid management of the the-
ater our regular New Orleans correspond-
ent spoke with much enthusiasm in the
last two issues of The Moving Picture
World.
A GLASS WEDDING PARTY.
Manager Al. Shear, New Orleans Con-
solidated, and Mrs. Shear were guests of a
party of friends at Kolb's Tea Garden the
other night, at "a little dinner." the occa-
sion being their fifteenth wedding anniver-
sary. A handsome cut glass tea set was
presented by the numerous hosts. These
Include a number of men prominent local-
ly in exhibtion and exchange circles.
Among those not present, who were re-
membered with toasts were Carl Laemmle,
Herman Fichtenberg and William Old-
know. It was pointed out with great fre-
qency during the party that Al was not
the only member of the family in the pic-
ture business. Mrs, Shear owns and man-
ages the Carrollton theater in New Or-
leans.
Last Johnson Picture at the Isis.
"The Last Rose," the last picture in
which Arthur Joiinson, deceased, worked,
was shown at the Isis theater, in Dryades
street. It was a memorial presentation.
Many admirers of the dead actor came to
see him. P. O. Blankenship. the manager
of The Isis, was the recipient of thanks
from a number of his patrons, for making
possible this last tribute to Johnson. The
title of the picture, "The Last Rose," was
commented on as oddly fitting.
Taking Pictures in New Orleans.
Among the several producing companies
which have recently taken advantage of
New Orleans' scenic possibilities is Essa-
nay. Director R. P. Baker brought the
company down here. They came especially
for pictures of the "winter race meet here,
but stayed for various other scenes. The
interior of Kolb's German Tavern, fash-
ionable restaurant, was taken. This bit of
film shows a number of society people
dancing. Mr. Baker was complimentary in
his comments upon the stage presence of
his "supes."
LOUISVILLE NEWS LETTER.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Louisville Correspond-
ent of Moving Picture World.
New Company Changes Title.
LOUISVILLE, KY.— The "People's Amuse-
ment Company," recently incorpor-
ated with a capital stock of $30,000 for
the purpose of operating a colored motion
picture house at Eleventh and Walnut
streets, this city, has since found that the
name conflicted with one of a company
already in operation, and amended articles
have been filed under the title of the Citi-
zens' Amusement Company. The Incor-
porators and officers are all leading col-
ored citizens and It Is understood that
the stock will principally be held by col-
ored people.
The stock is divided Into shares of $10
each, of which T. C. Brock and A. S.
Brock, dentists, each hold 50 sliai'es. A.
B. McAfee, an undertaker, holds 100 shares.
Officers named are A. B. McAfee, presi-
dent; T. C. Brock, secretary-treasurer, and
A. E. Mayzeek, vice-president.
Aladdin Film Company.
According to R. W. Conant the old
Aladdin Film Corporation, capitalized and
incorporated a few months ago to suc-
ceed the Children's Feature Film Com-
pany, has been dissolved and a new Alad-
din Film Company has filed articles of In-
corporation in which the capital stock is
listed at $100,000, divided into shares of
$10 each. James H. Button, a Louisville
real estate man, who is interested in the
Strand theater, Lexington, Ky., Is now In-
terested in the local concern. The incor-
porators of the new company are R. W.
Conant, N. M. Sweet and Kendrick R.
Lewis.
New Shawnee Attractive.
The Shawnee tffeater. located at 37th
and Broadway. In Louisville, is preparing
to open its new theater Inside of the next
few days. The house has just been com-
pleted and Is a very attractive suburban
theater. A five-piece orchestra will be
used at the opening, and it Is understood
that this musical arrangement will be
continued, although it Is unusual for an
outskirts house. The operating room Is
equipped with two of the latest Standard
machines.
Louisville Notes of Interest.
Joe Schnitzer, manager of the Indian-
apolis office of the Central Film Service
Company, was recently In Louisville,
where he visited the local office and a
number of exhibitors.
J. G. George, representing the Chicago
office of the Essanay Company, was re-
cently in Louisvile, where he helped In
obtaining publicity for the Mary Page ad-
venture serial.
Mr. Montgomery, of the World Film
Corporation's New York office, has left
Louisville after making arrangements
with the Alamo theater to show Clara
KImbal Younp: in the new World feature,
"The Yellow Passport."
Miss Gladys Coburn, a Louisville girl
who is winning fame as a moving picture
actress under the direction of Henry W.
Savage, has just returned to the East af-
ter a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
F. P. Coburn.
WMl Pflanz, owner of the Highland Park
theater, at Highland Park, Ky., a Louis-
ville suburb, was recently notified that
there was a light in the theater after It
had been closed for the night. In com-
pany with other citizens the place was
visited and one of three burglars was
captured.
The moving picture house of Miller &
Sloan, at Albany, Ky., has been closed
down, and it is understood that the own-
ers are trying to sell the property.
Everett Hitchcock, of Palntsville, Ky.,
manager of the Stafford theater, has
turned the management of the house over
to Mrs. Hitchcock and Mrs. J. F. Prindl-
ble, and has gone to Jenkins, Ky., where
he is connected with the Consolidated Coal
Company. The two women will handle the
active management of the playhouse here-
after.
Edward McClure and Ham Brown, of the
Lexington, Ky., Opera House, quickly put
out a blaze which started when the first
reel of a six-reel feature took fire on the
afternoon of Feb. 4. When the reel
flashed McClure, the operator. Jumped
from the room and closed the door. Brown
grabbed a fire liose which was directed
into the booth and the flames extinguished.
One reel was burned and the others dam-
aged by water. The shows for the even-
ing had to be passed by, but very little
damage was done.
H. R. Calloway, of Frankfort, Ky., has
taken a lease on the Columbia theater
and has closed the Gem. The latter house
is to be remodeled, a balcony Installed and
several new exits cut in order to make
the theater safe. Arrangements have
been made whereby the Columbia will
show the Paramount, V-L-S-E, Fox and
other leading films. The opening bill was
composed of Nance O'Neal in "Souls in
Bondage," and J. Warren Kerrigan in
"Terrence O'Rourke."
CHATTANOOGA NEWS LETTER.
By G. D. Grain, Jr., Chattanooga Corres-
pondent of Moving Picture World.
New Colored Theater.
r^HATTANOOGA, TENN.— Through an
^^ arrangement made by Tom Wilcox, of
Chattanooga, and certain business men of
Atlanta, Ga., work has been started on
tearing down some old buildings at the
corner of Ninth and A streets, Chatta-
nooga. A new fireproof moving picture
theater for negroes is to be erected on
the property at once. The new building
will be of brick and concrete and will be
40x100 feet. It is planned to have the
show house In operation by April 10, ac-
cording to Mr. Wilcox.
The Picto Gets Triangle Films.
Owing to a breakdown in the heating
plant at the Lyric theater, the Triangle
plays have been changed over to the Picto
theater. It is possible that the plays will
be continued in that show house, which
is more centrally located than the Lyric.
Both houses are under the same manage-
ment. However, repairs are being made
at the Lyric and the theater will shortly
be ready to reopen.
New Policy at the Victoria.
Nashville, Tenn. — Announcement has
been made of a change in the manage-
ment of the Victoria, Nashville, Tenn.,
whereby the control of the house has
been taken over by a company composed
of substantial Nashville business men. The
Victoria is located In the Arcade, and the
location is said to be one of the best In
the city.
About Features Locally.
The Palace theater, of Jellico, Tenn., an-
nounces that it has made arrangements
whereby two Paramount features will be
exhibited each week at the popular play-
house. On Friday, Feb. 11, Blanche Sweet
was shown in "Stolen Goods," and the
"Old Homestead" was shown on Feb. 14.
After advertising that "Sold" would be
shown at the Crescent theater, of Nash-
ville, the management later announced
that the booking office had substituted
"The Prince and the Pauper," featuring
Marguerite Clark.
The Fifth Avenue theater, of Nashville,
Tenn., raised the price of admission to 25
cents during the four-day showing of
George Beban In "The Allen."
The Parthenon, of Nashville, has closed
a deal whereby the theater has secured
the exclusive rights In Nashville to ex-
hibit the new Blue Bird pictures. It Is In-
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Sunday Show Referendum
In East Cleveland a Petition Asking for a Referendum on the Sabbath Closing
Law Has Been Signed by Over 800 Voters — Pending Action by County Board
of Elections, the Trial of Wind-a-meer Manager Is Postponed.
By Hurbert Persons, Cleveland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
CLEVELAND. O. — Plans for a referen-
dum election on the East Cleveland
ordinance prohibiting motion picture ex-
hibitions on Sunday where an admission
fee is charged are being made in that city.
A petition signed by more than SOO East
Cleveland voters asking repeal of the or-
dinance has just been filed with the East
Cleveland Council. If the county board of
elections holds the position is valid, a
special election will be ordered within
thirty days.
Pending this action the trial of Arnold
Goodman, manager of the Wind-a-meer,
charged with violation of the ordinance,
has been postponed. Goodman contends
a majority of East Cleveland citizens are
against the enforcement of the ordinance.
He has clashed with the authorities sev-
eral times.
RESERVE CO. PICTURES SOON.
The new Reserve Photo-Plays Company,
with headquarters in Cleveland, is shortly
to release the first of its series of one-
reel comedies, starring Johnny and Emma
Ray. The films will be released through
one of the big distributing agencies about
April 1.
The company's new studio, modern and
well equipped, has just been completed
and three comedies are finished. They are
to be entitled "Casey The Fireman,"
"Casey's Servants" and "Casey the Band-
master." The titles of other films in which
the Rays appear will be "Down the Pike,"
"A Hot Old Time," "Casey the Bandmas-
ter," "Casey the Plumber" and "Casey the
Floorwalker." in some of which the Rays
have endeared themselves to thousands of
Americans while on the stage.
The Reserve Photo-Plays Company, cap-
italized at $150,000, was organized prin-
cipally because Mr. Ray declined to ac-
cept film engagements which would keep
him away from Cleveland, where he has
large real estate interests.
Want Charity Boxes in Theater.
A special committee of the Northeastern
Ohio Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
is considering the request of the Associ-
ated Charities, that boxes be placed in
every picture theater in the city on Satur-
day, Feb. 26. which is to be designated
as Associated Charities Day. The proposal
is a part of the campaign of the charities
to raise $25,000 for winter relief work,
made unusually heavy during the recent
cold weather.
Representatives of the charities sub-
mitted the proposal at the last session of
the League. The committees will submit
a report next week as to the sentiment of
a majority of league members.
ST. LOUIS NEWS LETTER.
By A. H. Giebler. St. Louis Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
Changes at the Blue Bird Office.
ST. LOUIS. MO.— S. J. Baker, who just
resigned as head of the Fox ex-
change, has been made manager of the
new offices established by the Blue Bird
Photo Plays, Inc., at 2116 Locust street,
this city. Mr. Baker has been In St. Louis
for a number of months and is as well
known to the trade In the surrounding
territory as he Is In the city. Mr. Baker
has the Blue Bird offices all fitted up, and
is exploiting Blue Birds for all he Is
worth. He reports signing several Im-
portant first run contracts, and says the
interest in the new program Is very
promising.
Sam Shurman has been appointed trav-
eling representative of the Blue Bird
office, and made his first trip last week.
Mr. Shurman is well known to the film
Sam Shurman.
trade throughout the district, and has had
experience all down the line, from ex-
hibitor and city salesman to road man.
Help for Sick Box Offices.
The Universal exchange on Locust street
has established a publicity department,
not so much with the intention of getting
a few press notices in the papers, as of
helping "sick box offices." When an ex-
hibitor is in need of help or advice about
his business, he may apply to the Uni-
versal Publicity Department and get
pointers as to whether advertising is what
he needs, or perhaps a special kind of ad-
vertising, and how to get it in shape.
The location of his theater and the class
of patrons he has are taken into consider-
ation when there is trouble in the box
office, and the advice is given free of
charge. Any exhibitor may avail himself
of the aid of the department, the service
is not confined to users of Universal pic-
tures alone.
Joseph Levy Heads Local Fox Lair.
Joseph Levy has been appointed man-
ager of the Fox exchange at 3632 Olive
street, in Film Row, and took charge of
the place last week. Mr. Levy comes to
St. Louis from the Omaha offices of the
Fox Company.
J. W. Cotter Opens Pendleton Theater.
J. W. Cotter, former head of the Krl-
terion exchange at 3200 Locust street, has
gone Into the exhibiting end of the busi-
ness by reopening the Pendleton theater
on Pendleton avenue. Mr. Cotter had a
bad week from a weather standpoint for
his opening, but had promising audiences
in spite of the weather.
John Ernie's Theater Opens.
The new $12,000 theater at 2841 Pesta-
lozzl street, built by John Ernie, opened
last week to good business. The new
house Is well equipped In every way, seats
seven hundred patrons and has two motor
driven Motiograph machines, and is mod-
ern in every manner. Mr. Ernie will
build an airdome near the theater in tlif
spring.
Arsenal "Theater Third of Triangle
Group.
The Arsenal theater, at Grand and Ar-
senal streets, which opened last week, ia
the third of the Triangle houses to open
in St. Louis. The Arsenal shows the pic-
tures after they have been seen at the
American, in the downtown district, and
at the King's, in the west end of the city.
The Arsenal is in the southern part of
the city, and will divide the program of
the other houses by changing twice a
week.
Morelock Buys Pageant Theater.
The Pageant theater, which has been
under the management of C. W. Morelock
since the opening of the house last fall,
has been purchased from B. P. Bogy and
M. P. Howard, by Mr. Morelock. Several
changes will be made in the policy of the
house. A union orchestra will be em-
ployed and the Unit Symphony organ,
which caused the theater to be picketed
by union musicians when it opened, will
be used only on special occasions or for
special feature effects.
Industrial Film in St. Louis.
The St. Louis Industrial Motion Picture
Company has just recently been organized
in St. Louis, with G. B. Harney, Harry Le
Mertha and E. P. Lasche as promoters.
These men are well known St. Louis citi-
zens, and the object of the company is to
make all sorts of commercial and indus-
trial films, to be used for advertising pur-
poses, as records, or for distribution.
Merry Widow Sold.
The Merry Widow theater, at 1451 Chou-
teau avenue, has changed hands just re-
cently. George Hay, who has been operat-
ing the house for several years, has sold
the place to F. A. Klockenbrink, who will
continue the program much on the same
plan as has been in effect. The Merry
Widow s6ats four hundred patrons and is
a 5-cent house.
Hickory Changes Hands.
Charles Monette has sold out his inter-
est in the Hickory theater, at Jefferson
avenue and Hickory street to Charles
Loeffel. The Hickory is a small neighbor-
hood house that maintains a 5-cent pro-
gram.
Franklin Theater Bought by Cotter.
J. W. Cotter, former exchange and all
around film man, has acquired the Frank-
lin theater, on 9th street and Franklin
avenue, which he opened for business on
Feb. 10.
Operators' Ball Coming.
The Moving Picture Operators of St.
Louis are making extensive preparations
for a grand ball to be given on Feb. 22.
J. H. Cassidy, formerly with the Gen-
eral Film Company, at 3610 Olive street,
has taken charge of the poster depart-
ment of the Universal Film Exchange at
2116 Locust street.
WISCONSIN NEWS LETTER.
Special to the Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Letter.
Gets Exposition Jewels for New
Theater.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — Otto L. Meister's
new $100,000 moving picture theater
on Third street in Milwaukee, Wis., will
be known as the White House theater. It
will be opened about Sept. 1. It will seat
2.000. A feature will be that the entire
front will be studied with Jewels secured
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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from the Temple of Jewels at the world's
exposition in San Francisco.
Wisconsin Changes.
The Dome theater on Rose street in La
Crosse, Wis., has been leased by John H.
Miller and A. A. Gibson.
Herman Boettcher has sold the Scenic
theater at Waupum, Wis., to Dan Murray.
Robert Maxwell of Tomah, Wis., has
opened shows, operating one night a w^elt
at Warrens, Wis., and Wyeville, Wis.
The Merrill theater in Milwaukee, Wis.,
is giving special children's shows from
ten to twelve o'clock every Saturday
morning.
Dome Theater at Youngstown, Ohio, Sold
Local Syndicate Buys Interests of C. W. Deible and E. J. Renner in the Picture
House— Capital of Ne-w Company Is $150,000.
By Kenneth C. Grain, Cincinnati Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
IN INDIANA.
The exhibitors at Chesterton, Ind.,
opened on Sunday without molestation,
but were notified by the prosecutor and
sheriff of the county, not to try It again.
Work at remodelling the Crystal thea-
ter, Indianapolis, has been started.
The Cort theater, Kokomo, Ind., has
been redecorated.
The Grand Opera House, Bluffton, owned
for years by F. J. Tangeman and Frank
S. Smith, has been traded to Harry Lind-
ley and Fred McGonagle for a lb4 aero
farm. The new owners will make a num-
ber of improvements.
The Theatorium, Newcastle, Ind., has
been remodelled throughout and is now
under the management of "Doc" Hodge-
sett. "Doc" is now running Mutual pic-
tures.
Scott and Loomis, owners of the Vic-
toria theater, Peru, Ind., have leased the
Wallace theater, owned by B. E. Wallace,
of Wallace circus fame. The new owners
expect to keep the house busy every
night.
Orloff Sebring, formerly connected with
the Victoria and the Wallace theaters,
Peru, Ind., is to manage the Isis, suc-
ceeding Wilbur Mitchell. Mr. Sebring op-
erated a house in Indianapolis until re-
cently.
The Wonderland, Clinton, Ind., is to
run features only hereafter and the price
has been raised to ten cents.
YOUNGSTOWN, O. — One of the most not-
able transactions which has taken
place in moving picture circles in Youngs-
town, O., for some time, was the disposal
of the lease on the Dome last week. C. W.
Deible and E. J. Renner, who have had
charge of the house since its construc-
tion, and who have been prominent figures
in the business in Youngstown for a good
many years, sold their interests to a syn-
dicate of Youngstown interests, headed by
C. J. Mohrle, which has incorporated the
Dome Company to operate the house, with
a capital stock of $115,000. It is understood
that the selling price was $110,000. Man-
ager Joseph Trunk will be retained as
manager.
The Dome was originally ■started by
Messrs. Deibel and Renner some years
ago, seating 196 persons, in a storeroom.
Later another room was added, increasing
the seating capacity to 300, and the pres-
ent house, as originally constructed, ac-
commodated 800 persons. A balcony added
a few months ago increased the capacity
to 1,100, making the house one of the
most commodious photoplay theaters in
Central Ohio.
Mr. Deibel states that he ha.-5 by no
means retired from the picture bu.sines.i,
but has other enterprises in that jine in
mind, and it is considered more than
probable that he will become interested
in the producing end. The policy of the
house will be continued, features only be-
ing exhibited.
the top, sustaining a fracture of the skull.
The best medical attention was secured,
but he died without regaining conscious-
ness. Mr. Wehmhoff was well known and
liked among local exhibitors, as well as
in other business circles, and his sudden
death was a shock to his friends. He was
only 39 years old.
EXHIBITOR WEHMHOFF DIES.
Cincinnati, O. — A distressing accident on
Feb. 2 caused the death on the following
day of John B. Wehmhoft, proprietor of
the Findlay theater, on Findlay street, as
well as of Elkwood Park, a popular sum-
mer resort. Mr. Wehmhoft had been feel-
ing ill, but there was no reason to believe
it was serious. Wiiile' going upstairs to
his apartment on the day mentioned, how-
ever, he fell backward just as he reached
Side-Stepping Sabbath Case in Lafayette, Ind.
Exhibitor Charged with Breaking Sunday Opening Law, Dismissed on Plea That
His Religion Made Saturday the Sab bath.
Special to Moving Picture World from Indiana Trade News Service.
LAFAYETTE, IND. — The effort to test
the Sunday closing law at Lafayette,
Ind., has been foiled. Prosecutor Roy
Street moved to dismiss the case because
Michael Rubinoff, charged with operating
on Sunday, was a Hebrew and observed
the seventh day of the week as Sabbath.
Special Judge Charles A. Burnett sus-
tained the motion. The law makes it
an offense for a man to follow his usual
vocation on Sunday.
The decision leaves the case of the ex-
hibitors exactly where is was before.
Mayor Bauer says he "will see that the law
is enforced. Superintendent of Police
Powell says he will arrest any exhibitor
open on Sunday.
Meantime the subject has had enough
attention to bring out a strong feeling
both ways on the subject, with evidence
that the majority favor an open Sunday.
The exhibitors are not discouraged and
will doubtless iind some one of the proper
religious faith to take the plunge.
the manager tried to apply the cosmetics
just to see how the oil can would work.
Alhambra Can Build That Awning.
Judge Clifford- ruled that the Alhambra
theater, Indianapolis, could build a metal
awning over the sidewalk. Jacob Hilkene,
building inspector, objected, refusing to
issue a building permit, and the theater
owners, Messrs. Barton and Olson, ap-
pealed to the court.
Even the Manager Can't HandU'
"Simpy."
Manager A. P. Heineman has installed
In the Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso,
a new Simplex machine. Operator Harry
Hooper, a veteran moving picture thea-
ter man, has made a pet of It already. He
calls her "Simpy" and was Jealous when
FAMOUS PLAYERS SHAKE-UP.
A complete shake-up in the Cincinnati
offices of the Famous Players' Film Ser-
vice Co. and the World Film Corporation
took place last week, rather unexpectedly,
and several new faces are seen In b-'th
offices. F. W. Brockwell, who was for-
merly in charge of the company's Chicago
oitice, comes to Cincinnati as manager, in-
dicating the importance which the Queen
City is assuming as a film distributing
center. Mr. Brockwell has with him as
assistant manager R. O. Laws, who was
formerly manager of the local office.
At present W. C. Bachmyer, who is well
known in Cincinnati, is doing some spe-
cial work for the company with quarters
here, making the staff complete. Former
Assistant Manager W. W. Watso.i has
gone to Pittsburgh.
New Amusement Company.
The Photoplay Amusement Company,
Indianapolis, capital $10,000, has been In-
corporated with John F. Boesinger, James
C. Curtis and Paul C. Wetter as directors.
Delphi Bramble Will Manage Princess.
Delphi G. C. Bramble has taken over
the management of the Princess theater,
858 South Meridian street, and the Royal
theater, on West Market street, Indian-
apolis. Mr. Bramble has been an ex-
change salesman as "well as an exhibitor.
The Clinton theater, Clinton, has been
leased by Charles West and Lewis Mur-
ray, who will remodel it and open a re-
ception room for tired and dirty automo-
biles.
NEW FACES AT WORLD FILM.
The World Film office in Cincinnati is
now in charge of Louis Baum, a film man
of some note, who was formerly in charge
of the General Film Company's' exchange
at Indianapolis, former Manager Clay E.
Brehm severing his connection with thn
company, as did R. S. Moran and Harry H.
Young, salesmen with the local office.
Assistant Manager William Howard,
formerly manager of the Forest, and one
of the most popular men in the film busi-
ness in Cincinnati, retains »-hat t- >sition.
J. G. Lytic, formerly .nana-ier rt the
Pathe company, at Indianapoli*;, has be-
come attaclied to the World office as sales-
man, and probably another salesman will
be added soon.
Manager John Elliott's New Ads.
John Elliott, manager of the Hippo-
drome theater, at Youngstown, O., recent-
ly hit upon an advertising stunt which
has won him considerable approval, not
only from people who know a good idea
when they see it, but actually from the
city authorities as well. Mr. Elliott se-
cured a sufficient number of metal waste-
paper boxes to place at all downtown cor-
ners, of course bearing the theater's ad-
vertisement, and as nothing of the sort
had been available before, he was voted
the universal thanks of everybody inter-
ested in keeping the streets cleaned up,
including the head of the street cleaning
department.
Manager Himmelein, of the Sandusky,
at Sandusky, O., materially improved the
appearance of the house recently, besides
securing eight additional seats, by mov-
ing the projecting booth, which formerly
occupied a place in the rear of the first
floor, to the gallery.
The Lyceum theater, of Dayton, O., has
been let by Charles Zonars, owner and
manager, to Val Rayburg. who is already
well known as an exhibitor in Dayton by
reason of his ownership of the Orphum.
Manager C. C. Hite, in charge of the
Cincinnati exchange of the Triangle com-
pany, was one of the guests of honor at
the first exhibition of the Triangle pro-
gram at the Clifford, at Urbana, O., last
week. Manager Phil Chackeras, of the
Majestic, at Springfield, O., accompanying
him. and witnessing an enthusiastic re-
ception of the new service by large
houses.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Screen Club of Michigan
Leading Exchange Men of State Form C lub for Film Men at Meeting on February
6 — A. J. Gilligham Elected President — Any Exchange Man Eligible — Objects
« Purely Social— Will Hold a Screen B all.
By Jacob Smith, Detroit Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
DETROIT, MICH.— The leading exchange
men ot Michigan have organized the
Screen Club ot Michigan. The first meet-
ing was held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6,
the organization perfected, the name de-
cided upon and the dues placed at $25 per
year. Officers elected were as follows: A.
J. Gilligham (General Film Co.), presi-
dent; G. J. Trask (Mutual), vice-president;
George W. Weeks (Universal), secretary
and treasurer. The original other mem-
bers comprise A. I. Shapiro (Fox), Henry
J. Guthard (Metro), L. E. Franconi
(Pathe), Mr. Randolph (Wolverine), Dave
Kline and James Duncan (V-L-S-E) and
Joe Kent (World). The object of the club
is purely social — to get the exchange men
of Michigan better acquainted and on more
friendly terms. Plans are already under
way for a Screen ball to be given in De-
troit in the Spring. The club has already
been assured of some of the biggest stars
in the country for this affair. There will
be a series of social functions that will
be carried out on an elaborate scale. The
club will hold meetings twice a month and
«ach meeting will be preceded by a dinner.
Any exchange man in the state is eligible
to membership.
HENRY ROEHRIG, PRESIDENT.
Wyandotte Theaters Corporation In-
creases Circuit — Elects Officers.
Henry Roehrig. former mayor of Wyan-
dotte, a suburb of Detroit, has been elect-
«d president of the Wyandotte Theatres
Corporation, which has taken over the
Majestic, Marx and Lincoln theaters, in
that section, and which will place these
houses in a circuit with Detroit theaters.
The other officers are vice-presidents, Carl
F. Schroeder and Harry Tucker: secretary,
Arthur W. Edwards, and treasurer, Henry
J. Guthard. The corporation has been
capitalized at flOO.OOO.
PALACE THEATER CO. ELECTS.
C. A. Hoffman Chosen President —
Increase of Dividend Rate.
Clare A. Hoffman has succeeded A. I.
Marentette as president of the Palace
Theater Co., Detroit. Graham Hoffman
continues as secretary. Harry J. Dinge-
man has been elected vice-president and
Frederick H. Mears treasurer. These, with
Mr. Marentette, form the directorate.
It was announced at the directors' meet-
ing held recently that the company, which
has been paying 1 per cent, monthly on
a $200,000 full subscribed capital, will go
to 2 per cent. March 1, with the company
practically free from debt. C. A. Hoffman
has also been chosen president, Mr. Dinge-
man vice-president and Graham Hoffman
secretary of the Hippodrome Amusement
Co., of Saginaw, Mich., which has practi-
cally completed the financing of a theater
being erected on Gennessee avenue and to
be opened about March 15. The Hoffman
Brothers Theatrical Enterprises has re-
cently opened offices at 1437 Dime Bank
building. They propose to erect other the-
aters In Michigan.
DETROIT LOCAL NO. 12 ELECTS.
Edwin C. Murphy, ot the Gladwin Park
theater, has been elected president of the
Detroit Lodge, No. 12. Theatrical Mechani-
cal Associations of the United States and
Canada. Recently elected members were
D. Leo Dennlson, manager of the Para-
mount branch In Detroit: Jack Mowat,
manaprer of the Empire theater; John Mc-
Donald, president of the Local Moving
Picture Operators' branch: James Oliver
Brooks, special Detroit representative for
the Famous Players' Film Service; Charlea
McVicker, manager Rosedale theater;
Clarence Pippen, representative Mutual
Film Co.. and Charles Hagedorn, manager
National theater.
Washington-Detroit Re-elects Directors.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Washington-Detroit theater was
held recently and reports showed that the
indebtedness of the corporation had been
considerably reduced since leasing the
house to John H. Kunsky.
Directors re-elected were: Fred B.
Holmes, W. H. Beamer, Conrad H. Smith,
D. N. Davis, Harry Toung, A. E. Whitbeck
and John D. MacKay. Officers elected
were: President, John D. MacKay; vice-
president, D. N. Davis; secretary and as-
sistant treasurer, Fred F. Holmes, and
treasurer, A. E. Whitbeck.
The lease on the Washington theater
with John H. Kunsky terminates Septem-
ber 1. 1916.
May Build Another House.
The Rialto Theaters Co., through its at-
torney, has purchased the Pearl theater
and some frontage adjoining, at the inter-
section of Gratiot and Mt. Elliott avenues,
making a stretch of 105 feet on Gratiot.
On this it is proposed to erect a new the-
ater with offices upstairs. C. Howard
Crane is the architect. This makes two
theaters under contemplation by this cor-
poration, the other one being at Gratiot
and the Boulevard. Both will be large
houses seating over 1,000.
Detroit Business Notes.
P. P. Craft, who has the Detroit rights
for Triangle films, has opened an office
at 706 Ford building.
To stimulate busines on Monday even-
ings the Gladwin Park theater gives away
free sheet music to the first 200 ladies who
purchase tickets at the box office.
Fire in the booth of the theater at 288
East Congress street, managed by M. R.
Greiner, destroyed several hundred feet of
film.
Burglars broke into the Miles theater
Feb. 2 and attempted to blow the safe, but
were scared away before they did any ma-
terial damage.
It is reported that Triangle films will
be shown in the ne^ Drury Lane theater,
256 Woodward avenue, which will be
opened about the first of April. Frank
Drew is the lessee of the theater.
George B. Schulten, manager of the De-
troit office of the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.,
is looking for larger quarters. In the
event that he secures same he plans to
have a miniature theater for the display
of several Wurlitzer latest organs. Mr.
Schulten reports a very satisfactory busi-
ness.
"Our business Increased 500 per cent, in
January over any previous month," said
Manager Duncan of the V-L-S-E office In
Detroit. "We attribute this to our splen-
did features and our liberal open-booking
policy."
G. J. Trask,' manager of the Mutual ex-
change, in Detroit, says his business has
grown so fast that he has to have more
room, so he has leased the fifth floor of
the building at the same address, which
will be used for posters and supplies. The
second floor will continue to be the gen-
eral offices, Inspeoltlon room, shipping, re-
ceiving, etc.
Arhold Kornlcker, representing Menger
& Ring, theatrical display frames. New
York City, visited the Detroit office of
this paper on Feb. 8-9. He reported very
good business.
MICHIGAN NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Midwest News Service.
Changes in Michigan Theaters.
AHMEEK, M'chigan. — Mrs. Bessie Kos-
man of Ahmeek, Mich., has purchased
the equipment of the Eagle theater at
Houghton and will install it in the new
moving picture theater under construction
at Ahmeek.
Carl Duncan, of Kilbuck, O., has pur-
chased the Family theater at Richmond,
Mich., from A. F. Drager.
S. D. Leahy, of Harbor Springs, Mich.,
has purchased the lease of Norman and
J. Feldman on the Temple theater at Pe-
toskey, Mich. The new manager closed
the house temporarily pending the consum-
mation of a plan to operate it in conjunc-
tion with his theater in Harbor Springs.
Laurence Beaudoin has sold his interest
in the Princess theater at Manistique,
Mich., to his partner, Edward Cardin.
Charles P. Dickerman asked the city
council at Grand Rapids, Mich, for a license
to conduct a moving picture show at 116S
Madison avenue.
The Vaudette theater at Newberry, Mich.,
owned and operated by Oscar Anderson
was practically destroyed by fire.
The Caswell Vaudette has been opened
at Carson City, Mich., under the manage-
ment of Paul V. Bretz and H. C. Poulson.
The Orpheum theater at Lansing, Mich.,
has been reopened after being redecorated
and remodeled. The color scheme has been
changed from old rose to a light green.
It will now be an exclusive feature house.
Manager Garvis will abolish all gaudy
posters from the front of his house, using
only framed artistic photographs.
Doings of Michigan Exhibitors.
Free tickets to photoplay houses in Kala-
mazoo, Mich., are given by members of
the Movie Merchants Association.
The Alladin theater at Bay City, Mich.,
split a booking on the Paramount "Still
Waters," because it could not get It for
four days straight. It ran It two days,
sandwiched the Metro "Pennington's
Choice" for two days and then returned
"Still Waters."
A good ventilating system saved the Rex
theater at Three Rivers, Mich., from having
to empty its house because a small boy
had thrown cayenne pepper on a hot reg-
ister. The fans were started and there
was little annoyance.
The Empress vaudeville theater at
Grand Rapids, Mich., has booked the Sellg-
Tribune weekly to replace the comedy
which has been opening its program.
Manager E. J. Butler of the Butler theater
at Ishpeming, Mich., ha= given over four
nights a week to Triangle offerings. He
will use with the Triangle dramas a one-
reel General Film comedy and will show
the Triangle comedies at the Ishpeming
theater.
The new Isis theater in Grand Rapids,
Mich., is running five acts of vaudeville
and five reels of pictures.
Manager Kraus of the Lyric at Manistee,
Mich., played "The Battle Cry of Peace"
at twenty-five and fifty cents. The Vau-
dette theater at St. Johns, Mich., has booked
the film for March 1.
ILLINOIS NEWS LETTER.
By Frank H. Madison, Illinois Correspond-
ent Moving Picture World.
More City Tax in Lincoln.
Suggestions to increase the license tax
of $30 for moving picture theaters in this
city are opposed by the exhibitors, who say
the burden of federal, township and city
taxes already Is too heavy.
Mayors Like "Nation" Film.
Mayors of Illinois seem to be a unit In
falling to find anything In "The Birth ot
a Nation" that should cause them to for-
bid its exhibition. Mayor W. C. Barber
of Jollet. president of the Illinois Munici-
pal League, said all opposition faded after
the first showing of the picture. Inclden-
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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tally, it is booked to return to Jollet. He
gave this Information to Mayor E. S.
Swigart of Champaign. He also enclosed
a letter from Mayor Martin S. Carlson of
Moline, who saw nothing wrong. Mayor
E. E. Jones of Bloomington agreed In this.
A white clergyman in Champaign who
saw the film in Chicago and approved It
wrote to Mayor Swigart his tears of the
effect it would have on the "rabble." The
mayor repiied that few of the so-called
rabble would view it at the prevailing
prices.
This famous picture will return to the
Grand Opera house at Rockford for eight
days beginning Feb. 27. This house is
paying special attention to filling the
moderate price seats with clubs, lodges
and parties. The Gaiety at Galesburg
had it for three days beginning Feb. 3.
The return dates for the Chatterton Opera
house at Springfield have been fixed tor
April 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Majestic at Lin-
coin has a single day in April.
The opera house photoshow at Mt. Ster-
ling, 111.,, has made every Thursday night
feature night.
Higher Rates at Quincy Theater.
John J O'Neil, proprietor of the Quincy
theater at Quincy, 111., asked the city
council for a refund on the unused por-
tion of his moving picture theater license,
which enabled him to charge not more
than ten cents. He wants a $100 permit
under which he can charge as much as
twenty-five cents tor admission.
Special Shows For Children.
The Illinois theater at Chicago Heights,
III., is trying Friday children's show with
the co-operation of the Motion Picture
Committee of the Woman's Club.
Manager Hodgson of the Oak Park
theater at Oak Park announces his Sat-
urday morning shows will continue as
long as the revenue is barely sufBcient
to pay the expense, but cannot continue
the children's hour at a loss.
Fined for Giving Hand Bills.
In Kankakee, 111., Manager Remington,
of the Gaiety theater, was fined $5 and
costs tor di&'.ributing handbills on the
streets. Flyers must be placed where they
will not be dislodged.
Something for the Town.
Fred Bach and Swan Ostewig, exhibi-
tors of Lee, 111., are praised by a local
writer tor their Wednesday night educa-
tional shows. "Such men with such views
are doing something tor the educational
uplift of the town, as well as considering
the entertaining feature," says the corres-
pondent.
Exhibitors, Features and New Ideas.
The Belasco theater at Quincy, 111., had
a "Dazey Day " when "The House of
Tears" by Frank Dazey, a native son, was
shown.
The Gaiety theater at Springfield, III.,
had "The Battle Cry of Peace" the week
of Feb. 7.
The Pekin Maennerchor at Pekin, 111.,
sponsored the German war pictures at tne
Court theater in that city.
T^e Crystal theater at Dundee, 111., was
turned over to the local camp of Modern
Woodmen of America for a free show of
the lodge's films.
Manager Dick Diamond of the Castle
theater at Havana, 111., has inaugurated a
Triangle program with "The Lamb" and
"My Valet."
The Kimmell theater at Cairo, 111., gave
a five-reel show under the auspices of the
Fortnightly Musical Club. The film pro-
gram was supplen^ented by local vaude-
ville talent.
Manager Thomas Scott of Scott's thea-
ter at Jacksonville, 111., has cut the price
on V-L-S-B and William Fox features to
five and ten cents.
"Wanted — Ushers who will not watch
Keystone comedies," advertises the
Colonial theater at Urbana, 111.
"Madame X" was shown by the Fischer
theater at Danville, 111., for the benefit of
the Associated Charities.
Illinois Theater Changes.
L. H. Kenady is manager of a moving
picture siiow one night a week at Hull,
111.
The Bond building in Versailles, HI., is
to be remodeled into a moving picture
theater which will be operated by Bond &
Glaze.
David Farmer has sold the Majestic
theater at Cullom, 111., to Harry Kershaw.
George A. and Carl J. Sharrock, tor.
merly owners of the Princess theater In
Decatur, III., purc'.iased the Joy theater
in South Locust street in Pana, 111., from
Charles E. Ensminger. Many improve-
ments will be made in the building by
the new owners, who formerly operated
the Dixie theater in Vandalia, 111.
The New Star theater recently opened
at Elizabeth, 111., will operate Wednes-
day and Saturday nights.
Fire broke out in the Chabot building
at Kankakee, 111., which D. A. Bestor was
remodeling tor use as a moving picture
theater. His loss was slight, but damage
of $800 was done to the building. How-
ever, it did not materially delay the re-
modeling.
C. J. Cain has sold the Majestic theater
on North Vermillion street in Danville,
HI., to V. F. Watt and P. A. Potter.
Moving picture shows every Thursday
night have been resumed in the hall at
Sadorus, III.
Herbert McKenzie has sold his moving
picture theater at Torktown. 111., to C. D.
Pentland.
Chosen Illinois Items of Interest
A new Bartola pipe organ, purchased
by J. B. Rellly of the Princess theater at
Kankakee, 111., became lost in transit
from Chicago.
The Fisher theater at Danville, 111., will
add a second entrance, giving a lobby on
the Vermillion street side.
The Oak Park theater at Oak Park, 111.,
has started the Burton Holmes travel
pictures, one reel in length and will give
them every Thursday and Friday until the
world has been covered.
"The Juggernaut" played a return date
at the Eagle theater in Princeton, 111.
Manager John Lakin of the Laltin thea-
ter at St. David, 111., has reduced his ad-
mission to five cents tor three and four
reels.
The Princess theater at Rockford, 111.,
turned over its house two nights for the
benefit of the Sons of Veterans.
The first five days of the week the
Apollo theater at Ottawa, 111., will show
tor five cents. Special features Saturday
and Sunday will be ten cents.
Wallace Howell has resigned his posi-
tion as manager of the Gem theater at
Macomb, 111.
The Unity Club at Durand, III., will
sponsor five good film attractions at tlie
Cozy theater, one to be shown each
Wednesday. A season ticket will be sold
for $1.00.
Manager Barth of the Amuse-U theater
at Carbondale, 111., had the Norman Film
company mal<e a reel of the Illinois dairy-
men in convention In that city.
To Charge for Censoring
Minneapolis Exhibitors Will Now Have to Pay for Viewing of Film by Censors
— Mayor Nye Orders Charge of 50 C ents a Reel and Minimum Charge of $1—
Only Questioned Films Need Censoring.
By Grace E. Polk. Minneapolis Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — Film exchange
men here are in the attitude of watch-
ful waiting with regard to the new ad-
visory film censor board recently organ-
ized here. The working system of the
new board has now been planned out, and
the one provision that meets with most
disapproval from film men is an order
issued by Mayor Nye providing that they
must pay fifty cents a reel for all films
passed on.
The number of the board has been
doubled. It now consists of forty-six
members, each organization which before
had but one representative having been
asked to name another. As outlined by
George Guise, secretary to Mayor Nye, the
work of the board will be done in this
way. Reports of the National Board of
Censors in New York are sent to Mayor
Nye. He also receives reviews in the lead-
ing trade publications. If from anything
in the reports or the reviews he decides
that the films may be questionable he
orders that the picture shall not be shown.
If the exchange managers want to show
the picture it is then up to them to come
down to the Mayor's office, where a pro-
jection machine has been installed, and
pay fifty cents a reel for running it off,
with a minimum charge of $1. The Mayor
informs the censor board "when the picture
is to be run off and it sends a committee
to view it. Action of the committee, how-
ever, and of the censor board itself, is
advisory only. Actual power of sup-
pressing a picture rests with the city offi-
cials. Up to the time that the fifty cent
order was sent out film men had expressed
their willingness to work in co-operation
with the censor board and had cheerfully
submitted such pictures for view as were
asked for. The charge, however, is re-
garded by some as a hardship, especially
it demand for showing is made in any
way widespread. The film men, it Is said,
have been assured that a showing will be
asked only on such films as there is some
real question on and that the censorship
is not to be made a hardship on them.
Ben K. Drum.
"THE BIG 4-THOUGHT."
Ben E. Drum, assistant branch mana-
ger of the Big Four in Minneapolis, has
turned editor, thougli the turning is In
the nature of an addition to and not a
departure from his for-
mer duties. He has be-
come managing editorl
of the new monthly, |
"The Big 4-Thought,"
the new local organ of I
his company in the|
Northwest territory.
The magazine is a I
twenty pager devoted to I
the interests of film men I
and exhibitors in the|
Northwest. Its com-
plete staff consists of C.
W. Sawin, editor in
chief; Ben B. Drum,
managing editor, and four correspondents
en route: E. S. Flynn, C. L. McVey, R. C.
Fox and Edward Maxwell.
Of his territory, E. S. Flynn, who covers
the far west district of Idaho, Montana
and the Dakotas, has this to say:
"Peace" Film in Minneapolis.
The "Battle Cry of Peace" is having a
successful showing through the North-
west. It opened tor its western premiere
at the Lyceum theater in Duluth, Jan. 16,
and simultaneously in Superior and
Minneapolis at the Strand Jan. 30. A pri-
vate view given before the opening in
Minneapolis received much favorable
comment in the newspapers. The first
■week's run in Minneapolis proved so suc-
cessful that James Keough, manager of
the Strand, extended Its booking for four
more days.
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ajTHE MOVING . PICTURE WORLD
cl^ebruary 26, 1916
Atlanta Sunday Shows
Itouble Made for Atlanta Exhibitors Who Have Been Running Sabbath Shows
for Charity — Warrants Served on Managers of Five Leading Picture Houses
—Film Men Will Fight for Their Rights.
By A. M. Beatty, Atlanta Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
ATLANTA, GA. — John A. Manget, a
member of the executive committee
of the Men and Religion Forward Move-
ment preferred charges against five of the
leading Atlanta moving picture theaters
February 3 for "Violation of the Sab-
bath"— Hank G. Cassidy, manager of the
Georgian theater; H. C. Fourton, of the
Grand; John McMillan, of the Bijou; M. J.
Berger, of the Victoria, and King Still-
man, of the De Soto.
It is the general belief the case will be
hard fought in an effort to continue Sun-
day operation.
"The Georgian has committed no unlaw-
ful act. Manager Hank Cassidy stated,
"and counsel has told me that the King's
Daughters, who have operated the the-
ater for the past several Sundays, have
been within their legal rights. We did
not charge admission; our method of do-
nation was identical with that used in the
churches."
Mr. Cassidy has only recently assumed
management of the Georgian. He said
that all the proceeds of each of the Sun-
day performances were turned over to the
King's Daughters, and that they were not
even charged operating expenses.
On the Friday following Judge Thomas,
in the Municipal Court, dismissed the
warrants, but Mr. Manget renewed the
fight on the next Monday afternoon. He
has employed counsel in J. W. Crenshaw,
who, on the instructions of Mr. Manget,
went to the office of the clerk of the City
Court and swore out accusations against
H. C. Fourton, manager of the Grand the-
ater; Hank Cassidy, of the Georgian; Ike
ijerger, of the Victoria, and John McMil-
lan, of the Bijou.
The moving picture theaters involved
have shown their determination to con-
tinue Sunday operations in behalf of
charity. Every picture house involved
ran on Sunday, the day before the trial.
"I will be only too glad," said Mr. Man-
get, "to drop prosecution if the theaters
will give me their promises that they will
stop Sunday operations. I have no desire
to prosecute them. All I am seeking is to
nip in the bud this effort to have an 'open
Sunday.' "
Want Sunday Show in Durham.
A movement in behalf of the operation
of moving picture shows on Sunday in
Durham, N. C, is said to be gathering.
This issue was presented to tlie city
ildermen Monday. February 13.
City Attorney Morehead's plan is: First,
nothing but clean, moral and standard
pictures shall be shown; second, no tick-
eta would be sold; third, all money taken
less expenses would be divided among
charitable organizations; fourth, the the-
aters would get unlimited advertising;
fifth, that the factory employee and hard-
working citizen may avail themselves of
an opportunity denied during the week-
day.
Citizens who oppose any compromise in
favor of Sabbath recreation will doubt-
less oppose the project.
No Sunday Shows in Decatur.
The citizens of Decatur, Ala., It is said,
have abandoned their movement for Sun-
day moving pictures. The opposition waa
so strong it was considered useless to
continue it.
LYRIC'S COMMUNITY WORK,
Manager Chas. E. Kessnich, of the Lyric,
is preparing a series of free performances
for the girls of the various department
stores and other business concerns of the
city. A school children's program will
also be rendered every Saturday morning
between 11 and 12 o'clock, to which all
children are invited at special rates to
witness a selection of moving pictures
chosen by prominent women school work-
ers of the city.
Local Film Offices in the Old Orpheum.
The old Orpheum theater building, on
Marietta street, which has recently been
remodeled, a three-story structure, is oc-
cupied entirely by film agencies. The
Scenic Film Company has installed one of
the company's most model producing
plants on the top story, and a dramatic
studio is in the course of construction
upon the roof.
The Mutual Film Corporation occupy
the second floor while the World Film
Company are on the first. This building
is just outside the prohibited zone and
still easy of access to out of town exhibi-
tors.
Public announcement is made that Gus
Polhill will soon open a high-class pic-
ture and vaudeville house in Hawkins-
ville, Ga., a lease on the building having
already been made. He will install a
stage, dimensions about 30 feet, with
.scenery, etc.
KANSAS NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Kansas City News Service.
Charity Show at the Glory.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The entire proceeds
of one night's performance of the
show of the Glory theater, 39th and Troost
avenues, has been donated to the local
Provident Association, in an effort to help
that organization carry on the relief work
during the cold weather. Mr. Van Zandt,
manager, is urging his motion picture
friends to do this also, and it is probable
that others will aid the cause in a similar
way.
"In His Steps" Picturized.
Topeka, Kan. — Dr. Charles M. Sheldon,
pastor of the Central Congregational
Church, of this city, and author of note,
leaves for the East Feb. 17, where he will
witness the moving picture production of
the best known of his books, "In His
Steps." Dr. Sheldon has not seen the
scenario of this book, but anticipates no
trouble in any way with the producers as
to the picture. One of Dr. Sheldon's earlier
books, "The Crucifixion of Philip Strong,"
has already been produced and released
in the moving pictures.
General Ginger Here.
The General Film Company at Kansas
City has just published its first trade
book, calling it General Ginger. The
policy of the paper, to quote from the
editorial, is "To give you what you want,
when you want it." Its object, also
quoting from the editorial page, is "To
help the exhibitor and inject a little
ginger and other live qualities into the
Motion Picture business in the Kansas
City territory." The managing editor is
R. O. Proctor, manager of the local ex-
change, while the business head of the
paper is H. L. Orear. Its first issue is
comprised of sixteen pages, partly
reading matter and partly pictures. The
list of releases by this company fills one
complete page, notes of local exhibitors,
take up another.
For Saturday Children's Shows.
The Parent-Teachers Association of
Kansas City, Kan., at a recent meeting,
adopted resolutions urging the showing
of pictures par^,iouIarly- adapted to chil-
dren, at the Saturday matinee. Hereto-
fore in the Kansas City district, most of
the efforts of such bodies has been di-
rected to securing programs especially
suited to children at the Friday night
shows. There is evidently an inciination,
however, to allow the children to visit
the theaters also on Saturday afternoons
. — or an inclination to influence the char-
acter of pictures shown at such matinees,
since the children go to them, as well
as to the Friday night entertainments.
J. Roy Young to Book for Associated.
J. Roy Young, who has had an expe-
rience in many departments of moving
picture exchange work, recently in
charge of the poster department of the
Universal at Kansas City, has been ap-
pointed booker for the Associated Film
Service at Kansas City. H. G. Gill, man-
ager of the exchange, considers himself
fortunate in securing a man of such
varied equipment.
C. F. Rose.
An Experienced Film Man.
C. F. Rose, who is now assisting in
the exploitation of the New Empress thea-
ter, Kansas City, dates his moving picture
experience back to Laemmle, and Omaha,
in 1907. That was the year of his per-
manently becoming a
_ resident of America,
^^^■^ and his undertaking a
W^ ■ Mr. Rose was born
* ..^.^M in Vienna, Austria,
^, *^ 'f^t where his father was
_ ^K foreign correspondent
■ ^ ir^j^v '°'' ^ Chicago news-
tj.^ ' ^^^r paper. He was bap-
a^I -"^r tized in the largest ca-
■^^^ ^^^^ thedral in the world,
^^^^ ^ ^^^k St. Stephen's, and a
^^^^k ^^^L bishop was his god-
g^^^^ ,^^^^ father. He was twice
in America as a child,
coming with his fa-
ther on business trips.
After joining Laemmle he made several
trips to Canada, and on one of these met
a member of the Le Marquand & Le
Doux firm, with which he has been asso-
ciated for the past seven years.
Mr. Rose built and started the follow-
ing theaters for the firm in Canada:
Starland, at Kanora, Ont. ; Starland and
Dreamland, at Winnipeg; Starland and
Bijou, at Brandon, Man.; Starland, at
Prince Albert, Sask.; Elite, at Regina,
Sask. ; Starland, at Lethbridge, Alberta;
Starland and Empress, at Calgary, Al-
berta; Starland and Dreamland, at Sas-
katoon, Sask. He then built and oper-
ated for a year the Starland in St. Paul.
Mr. Rose is very fertile in imagining
and designing advertising schemes, and
has mechanical ingenuity to make them
practical. He had been blessed with
several years' training in newspaper and
advertising work, subjects which he had
studied zealously. It is interesting to
note that while Mr. Rose is a native of
Austria, he is an American citizen — and
is serving the American public whole-
heartedly.
Advises Local Advertising.
Richard Robertson, local manager of
the World Film Company, is a great be-
liever in advertising and is always ready
to help along any of his exhibitors with
any suggestions or advice that might be
of aid. At present, Mr. Robertson is
boosting the dealers in Kansas towns,
who are doing a great deal of advertis-
ing. In a locality the size of Salina, Don-
meyer and Keefer, managers of the Pal-
ace theater, have been doing full-page
advertising in local organs. And accord-
ing to the Kansas City man, they are
surely drawing the crowds. The reason
for Mr. Robertson's exceptional interest
in this phase is probably that he himself
is a former newspaper man, having been
with the Kansas City Star for some time
previous to entering the moving picture
field.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1333
Will Cover South Central Kansas.
H. M. Beiman, manager of the Metro
In Kansas City, has recently returned
from a trip in Western Kansas, and re-
ports conditions very favorable there.
New theaters are opening up and busi-
ness seems prosperous. Mr. Herman does
not stay in his office much, leaving for
South-central Kansas a couple of days
after returning from this trip. He ex-
pects to make Wichita, Winfleld, Ar-
kansas City, Newton and towns in that
vicinity.
C. W. ChUes with World FUm.
C. W. Chiles is a new man in the em-
ploy of the World Film Company, work-
ing out of Kansas City. Mr. Chiles was
formerly with the General Film people,
working out of St. Louis. His territory
will now include western Missouri and
Kansas.
Local Theater Changes.
Topeka, Kan. — Mrs. Maude Gandy, for-
mer owner of the Aurora theater, at To-
peka, has taken over that establishment
again and is now operating it herself.
Appleton City, Mo. — The Appleton City
Orchestra and M. L. Osburn & Son have
purchased and consolidated the Palace and
Gem theaters of this city.
Springfield, Mo. — Mr. E. A. Harris, of
Blytheville, Ark., has purchased from E.
E. Parnell the Hippodrome theater in
Convention Hall building on South Camp-
bell street. It will hereafter be conducted
by Jesse E. Smith, who has been director
of the Hippodrome orchestra.
Osawatomie. Kan. — Mr. Roy Root has
sold the furniture and equipment of the
Majestic theater of this city to Mr. J. P.
Kelley, of Garnett, who will continue the
show as heretofore.
Pittsburg, Kan. — O. A. Bandy, formerly
a traveler for the Pathe exchange, recent-
ly bought the Mystic theater, of this city,
from J. A. Beasley, and is now in com-
plete charge of the house. Mr. Bandy|s
place with the Pathe people was filled by
Mr. George P. Meek.
Baxter Springs, Kan. — A. L. Rehm, of
the Majestic picture show, is going to re-
model his house, putting in an inclined
floor, a modern front and opera chairs, in
accordance with his plan to make it the
nicest picture show of its size in the
country.
Notes About Exhibitors.
Mr. J. L. McDill, a traveling exhibitor,
was a recent visitor in Kansas City. Mr.
McDill reports business conditions as be-
ing very good in his territory, but admits
that he is now taking a vacation, not
however, on account of the lack of busi-
ness.
Joe Peters, of the Empire, Sterling,
Kan., was a recent visitor to the Univer-
sal office. Mr. Peters is a man who be-
lieves in lots of advertising and puts his
beliefs to practical use. evidently believ-
ing that "It pays to advertise."
Fire destroyed the picture house of Fred
Wellington, at Memphis, Mo., recently,
doing damages serious enough to compel
the building of an entire new house, which
win be larger and better in all respects
than the old one.
Among Local Exchange Men.
C. S. Edwards, Jr., of the Pathe Ex-
change, accompanied by two Oklahoma
salesmen out of his office, attended the
meeting of the Oklahoma division of the
Motion Picture League of America held
in Oklahoma City Feb. 14 and 15.
C. A. ("Red") Jones, traveler for the
Universal Film Exchange, won the con-
test conducted by the Kansas City office
for the largest sales of the road men for
the month ending Feb. 5. The prize this
month was $25.
Mr. H. E. Berman, Kansas City manager
of the Metro Pictures, has been in South-
ern Kansas and Missouri on a business
trip, visiting among other places Wichita,
Wellington, Winfleld and some Missouri
towns, in all places reporting the Metro
pictures as being right up in front.
Mr. P. J. Hall, of the Western Film and
Supply, has been doing some extensive
traveling lately. He first went to Okla-
homa City, where he took up the advisa-
bility of opening a branch office for his
company. On his return to Kansas City
he found that some one had broken into
his supply room and stolen $50 worth of
carbons. His next trip was to Denver,
where he went for a business conference.
After that Oklahoma City again found
him, at the meeting of the Oklahoma di-
vision of the Motion Picture League of
America.
Local Business Notes.
The new office which the New Film
Corporation recently opened in Kansas
City, in the Gloyd building, under the
management of W. L. Rubert, reports
business very good and expectations of a
great increase when the warm weather
and spring strikes the territory. Mr. A.
Warner, president of the company, came
to Kansas City with Mr. Rubert to Tielp
establish this office.
"The Strange Case of Mary Page" is
proving to be the greatest drawing card
the General Film Company has ever pre-
sented to the public in the line of a serial,
according to the Kansa City representa-
tives. They have sold the rights on this
picture to 240 houses in their district and
are getting many fine reports of the suc-
cess of the picture.
Starting at 10.30 in the morning and
continuing throughout the day, the Gen-
eral Film Company shows its releases for
the following week to all exhibitors who
care to see them. This is a new policy
of the General people. They hope in this
way to attract more than the usual num-
ber of visitors to their offices.
A business increase of 300 per cent, is
the record made by A. A. Chatkin, present
manager of the United Film Service, who
took charge of the Kansas City office just
four months ago. When he came here
there was one clerk working for the firm.
It now has seven. Among other things
he has done to increase the efficiency of
his office is to introduce new booking sys-
tems, a new accounting method and a
new shipping department.
C. S. Edwards. Jr., manager of the Pathe
Exchange, is very enthusiastic regarding
Pathe's new serial, "The Iron Claw." The
advance bookings for this picture out of
the Kansas City office are far ahead of
any other serial ever produced by the
Pathe Exchange and it bids fair to be the
most popular of that class of pictures
ever shown.
Visitors of Note.
D. J. Chatkin, general manager of the
United Film Service, was in Kansas City
Feb. 17 on his way home from the coast.
Mr. Chatkin is a brother of A. A. Chatkin,
the Kansas City manager of the United.
Film Service. Mr. A. A. Chatkin also had
another well knoxvn visitor in the person
of Mr. B. P. Schooler, general manager of
the district representatives for the Bris-
coe Motor Car Co.. Jackson, Mich., who
was in Kansas City for the purpose of
visiting the automobile show.
F. C. Aiken, division manager of the
General Film Co., was a recent visitor in
Kansas City. This is the first time for a
period of three years that Mr. Aiken has
been in Kansas City. His territory for the
past three years has been near the Pa-
cific Coast, but was changed to this region
lately. Mr. Aiken reports conditions very
favorable.
M. Felstein, district manager of the
United Film Service, passed through Kan-
sas City recently on his way to the coast
and found conditions in very satisfactory
shape.
SEATTLE NEWS LETTER.
Special to Moving Picture World from
Seattle News Service.
John Hamrick Opens the Rex.
C EATTLE, WASH.— John Hamrick, on^
•^ of the first exhibitors in Seattle and
one of the most popular, has undertaken
a new venture. He
negotiated a deal
whereby he opened up
the former Melbourne
theater as the Rex
theater, Sunday, Jan-
uary 27.
The opening show
at the Rex featured
Anita Stewart and
^ '^^^. j^^m Earle Williams in "My
^^ ^^i|lt» iKH Lady's Slipper."
^^^k Hamrick was for-
^^^ /J||^ merly identified with
■■■fc._ V V^k, the Colonial theater
and later with the
American theater
here.
The Rex theater has been remodeled and
renovated and is one of the coziest the-
aters in the city now.
John Hamrick.
Frank Duffy Hears "Hands Up."
Frank Duffy, traveling auditor for the
Western territory of the Pathe branch of-
fices, has had some very interesting and
thrilling adventures during his recent trip
west. While auditing
. the Seattle Branch of-
fice, a number of the
boys went to Tacoma,
Wash., one evening, to
take in some boxing
.«»> bouts. After spending
'^ a most enjoyable even-
ing they were invited
by a friend to join his
automobile party to
Seattle. While en route
and half way between
the two cities one of
the boys noticed a
wagon drawn length-
wise across the road
F^ank Daffy. and suggested that
they had better pull
the same off the road to prevent some
automobile from running Into it. Duffy
was the first out and as he drew near the
wagon the order came "Hands up!" The
party were politely relieved of all their
loose change in true "wild and woolly"
style.
Bart Bertelson in Butte.
Bart Bertelson. one of the livest press
agents who have struck Seattle, is in
Butte, Mont., now, looking over the situa-
tion. Asked if he is to return to Seattle,
Bart was as communicative as an oyster.
Besides being a press agent, Bertelson
Is also a capable business manager, and
for a time was manager of the Casino the-
ater, in Spokane, When Jim Clemmer
bought the rights in the Northwest to
"The Birth of the Nation" Bertelson was
appointed business manager and cleaned
up a neat little sum for Clemmer.
Bart Bertelson is a brother of R. W.
Bertelson, manager of the V-L-S-E branch
In Salt Lake. He is a youngish looking
chap, but he's a few years older than he
looks, and very much older in the picture
business experience. He's a genial fellow,
of pleasing address, who's known to
everybody as just "Bart."
Wm. Smythe's Features.
In addition to the Pathe Gold Rooster
releases. Manager Wm. Smythe, of the
Strand theater, has contracted also for
the Metro feature films to be shown in
Seattle. The first of the Metros at the
Strand theater was exhibited for four
days beginning Jan. 26. It was Rupert
Hughes' "What Will People Say," featur-
ing Mme. Petrova in the star role.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
League Makes Inspections
Omaha Clothes Seven Members of Photoplay Managers' Association With Police
Power and Holds Them Responsible for Fumigation of Picture Houses Twice
a Week — Result of Scarlet Fever Epidemic.
Special to Moving Picture World from Midwest News Service?
OMAHA, NEB. — Municipal demands re-
garding the fumigation of moving
picture iiouses in Omalia, Neb., during a
scarlet fever epidemic were so disastrous
to exliibitors tliat througli the efforts of
the Omaha Photoplay Managers' Associa-
tion a modification of the orders was ob-
tained. As a result of the concession,
every theater is to be fumigated twice
a week and children under twelve are to
be excluded from performances.
The city has been divided into seven
districts and in each district a member
of the managers' association, clothed with
police power and made a health inspec-
tor, sees that the fumigation of the photo-
play houses is done according to orders.
This inspector does not supervise the
work, but merely inspects it. Each ex-
hibitor is placed on his honor. Prosecu-
tions were promised with the association
co-operating if there "were any violations.
The first order issued was that theaters
be fumigated daily with formaldehyde
candles, but as this cost $4 to $40 a night
the burden was oppressive. Children un-
der twelve already had been barred ana
the receipts reduced. Outlying houses
suffered and three decided to operate only
on Thursday and Sunday nights. The
Gem, a neighborhood theater at Thir-
teenth and Williams streets, on a Fri-
day night took in $4 and spent $3.90 for
fumigation. One exhibitor told the health
department he fumigated daily with a
deodorizer, but was told germs fatten on
these. The Alharabra reported to the city
council a patron attempted to enter with
a child under twelve. When informed of
the rule he flashed a health department
badge. An investigation was ordered.
The co-operation of the newly formed
association is pleasing to city oflicials.
The organization, which has for Its ob-
ject the uplift of the moving picture busi-
ness in Omaha, has forty members. H.
M. Thomas of the Strand theater Is presi-
dent. Jacob Schlank of the Hipp theater
is treasurer and Edwin Monaghan of the
Boulevard theater is secretary.
A. H. Blank to Build in Omaha.
A. H. Blank, who operates the Garden
theater in Des Moines, la., besides photo-
play houses In Davenport, la., and Omaha,
Neb., has taken a 99-year lease on a site
in Omaha upon which he will erect next
fall a $150,000 moving picture theater.
Says Drama Has Been Benefited.
Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson was in-
terviewed at Omaha, Neb., on the moving
picture and the "legitimate." He said:
"The drama has not suffered particularly
by the great popularity of the moving
picture. As a matter of fact the moving
pictures have furnished a great ana in-
expensive entertainment for those in mod-
erate circumstances. The legitimate stage
will eventually benefit by the education
given in the moving pictures.
"Those who speak of the supposed sad
plight of the drama are not wholly
familiar with the situation, for I know
that it is really in better condition than
ever in its history. We are now paying
the dramatists more for their work than
we ever did before, and that is certainly
proof positive that there is still a de-
mand for the legitimate play."
Nebraska Notes of Interest.
A thousand members of the Y. M. C. A.
and the Y. W. C. A. at Lincoln, Neb., went
on a "moving picture excursion through
Nebraska" at the Oliver theater. Several
reels of films made by the Nebraska con-
servation commission showed the young
people the wonderful resources of their
native state.
The Paragon Feature Film Company
of Omaha, Neb., is to make 50,000 feet
of film of agricultural and industrial
scenes in Texas, which will be used by
the Texas Commission of Agriculture to
advertise that state.
The 15,000 feet of film made alcng the
route of the Lincoln Highway are being
shown in Nebraska. About 1,500 feet ara
devoted to Nebraska. The pictures were
exhibited before the commercial club at
Omaha.
Changes in Nebraska Theaters.
Herman Diers has purchased the Lar-
son theater at Fremont, Neb., from L. P.
Larson.
A new moving picture theater will be
opened at Falley, Neb.
The Commercial Club at Dodge, Neb.,
has taken steps to form a stock company
for the erection of an opera hOuse.
Johnston & Grosbach have purchased
a site in Wauneta, Neb., for the erec-
tion of an opera house.
C. O. Hesselberth of York, Neb., has
been making arrangements to open a mov-
ing picture theater at Seward, Neb.
The Palace theater at Neligh, Neb., Is
now under the managemtnt of J. Inhelder
of Stanton.
Levi McEntaffer has purchased a half
interest in the Gem theater at Emerson,
Neb.
Jordan and Simonson have opened the
Star theater at O'Neill, Neb.
V. G. Garner sold the fixtures of the
Empire theater at Blair, Neb., to Robin-
son and Hopewell, who have installed
them in their Home theater.
Frank Roberts, of Hendley, Neb., has
sold his interest in the moving picture
show at Lebanon, Neb.
Gene Parks and George Miller have
opened a moving picture theater at Sur-
prise, Neb.
"The Alien" was a great opening at-
traction at Hugh McCaffrey's new Boule-
vard theater. Thirty-third and Leaven-
worth streets in Omaha, Neb.
IN IOWA.
No Low Prices for "Nation" Film.
DES MOINES. — Elliott & Sherman Film
Corporation, "which controls western
rights on "The Birth of a Nation," is just
now busy making one denial after an-
other. So persistent has become the tac-
tics of certain managers in insinuating
that the film is to show in smaller houses
soon at very low prices that it has been
necessary to purchase newspaper space
in behalf of the managers who are now
showing the films. The Elliott & Sherman
concern generously acquits exhibitors
who have been circulating the rumors of
any intentional wrong-doing.
New Marshalltown House.
The Strand theater at Marshalltown, la.,
P. J. Ingledue and S. 1. Boysen, lessees,
has been opened at 112 Main street. The
front is of Flemish brick with white terra
cotta trimmings. On each side of the
front runs a pier to the top of the build-
ing capped with white terra cotta and
electric lights. The mansard roof is of
green Spanish tile. An attractive feature
is the rest room with chairs, writing
tables and an electric fountain. The
house seats 700.
$10,000 capital stock. Ofllcers of the com-
pany are: A. A. Hamilton, president: F. O.
Davis, vice-president, and H. E. Evans,
secretary.
The Newell Amusement Company of
Newell, la., has been incorporated with
authorized capital stock of $10,u00 to own
and operate a theater, moving picture
show and place of amusement.
Richard Lamfers has been preparing to
open a new moving picture theater at
Clarion, la.
F. D. Andrews has sold the Unique thea-
ter at 329 Brady street, Davenport, la.,
to Mrs. Harriet Halley of De Witt, la.
Her nephew will act as manager for her.
Rockwell City House Opens.
The Empress theater, erected by G. I*
Meholin at a cost of $15,000, was opened
Feb. 4 at Rockwell City, la., with "The
Great Divide." The house seats 320, l9
fireproof and is beautifully decorated In
light cream. Harry Burnham is in charge
of the Power's projection.
A probable change in the management
of the Englert theater at Iowa City, la.,
is reported. It is said a New York man
will lease the house for moving picture,
vaudeville and dramatic attractions.
Fire destroyed the opera house at For-
est City, la.
W. O. Markee will operate a new mov-
ing picture show at Ellston, la.
IN THE DAKOTAS.
Changes and Business Notes.
GRAFTON, S. D.— Lein & Filler of Graf-
ton, S. D., have changed the name ol
their theater to the Strand Theater De
Luxe. They have ordered an electric sign
with 240 incandescent lights.
The Orpheum at Fargo, N. D., had "The
Battle Cry of Peace" for a week.
"The Eternal City" was shown two
nights at the First Congregational church
in Sioux Falls, S. D., in order to raise
a fund for the purchase of a moving pic-
ture machine to be used by the church.
O'Neill & Hunter have leased the
Stephens building at Hazen, N. D., for use
as aonoving picture theater.
A. H. Yeoman of Devils Lake, N. D., has
leased the opera house at Crary and will
operate moving picture show.
C. A. Rudberg, Al Highland, O. B. Light,
Cliff Shannon and William Martyn are
contemplating the erection of a vaude-
ville theater at Pierpont, S. D.
The Cozy theater at Wagner, S. D., la
now under the management of Mr.
Schuster.
Leo Peterson has sold his interest in
the moving picture show at Belle Fourche,
S. D., to J. W. Couch.
A. C. Wallace has turned the Idle Hour
theater at Watertown, S. D., over to Mrs.
Emma Shaw, of Aberdeen, who was ap-
pointed receiver for the Idle Hour thea-
ters in Aberdeen and Watertown.
DALLAS NEWS LETTER.
By S. A. M. Harrison, Dallas Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
Newspaper Man to the Pictures.
FORT WORTH, TEX.— Heppner Black-
man, cartoonist for the Fort Worth
(Texas) Star-Telegram and editor of the
"Sunad Sandwich," a feature of that paper,
is leaving for California to enter the mov-
ing picture field. Mr. Blackman has been
in Fort Worth for a number of years and
is classed as one of the best In his line.
The company with "which he will affiliate
was not announced.
New Houses and Changes in Iowa.
The Strand Theater Company of Des
Moines, la., has been Incorporated with
Old Mill Changes Managers.
Dallas, Tex. — Laurence F. Stuart has
succeeded Ben B. Lewis as manager of
the Old Mill theater In Dallas. Mr. Stuart
Is probably one of the youngest men In
the business in so responsible a position,
being but 23 years of age. He has been
associated "with the Hulsey interests,
which operates the theater, for a year,
recently having been assistant to the man
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1335
he succeeded. His hard work and pleas-
ing personality did much to aid his rapid
advancement, from the position of usher
at the Dallas opera house to the manager-
ship of the Old Mill.
The Old Mill Is one of the largest and
finest theaters in the South, having a
seating capacity of about 1.400, and being
equipped with the best of everything In
the house equipment line, and showing
only picked attractions. Only recently a
new screen was ordered, a Mlnusa, 22 by
27 feet.
Mr. Lewis resigned the Old Mill to re-
move to Houston, where he will take
charge of the Pearce theater, which he
purchased from Josiah Pearce & Sons, of
New Orleans, and which was under the
direction of J. E. Davis.
New House at Stephenville.
Stephenville, Texas, is to have a new
theater, according to an announcement
made by Chaucer Caver, manager and
owner of the Majectic theater of that
place. Work on construction on the new
building will begin in the very near fu-
ture. The seating capacity is planned
at 500. and the construction and equip-
ment will be of the best. Including a terra
cotta front.
Mutual Sub-Exchange Enlarges.
At San Antonio, the Mutual exchange
has had to i-e greatly enlarged on ac-
count of Increased business, and it is an-
ticipated that it will, in the near future,
be made a buying exchange, C. A. Clegg,
manager for this territory, stating that
the business increase amounts almost to
a congestion.
K. F. McConville, formerly assistant at
the San Antonio office, has been placed in
charge of that office so as to enable H. T.
Peebles, manager formerly, to spend his
time on the road.
V-L-S-E Head in Dallas.
A. W. Goff. of the Big Four aggrega-
tion, spent Wednesday, February 2, in
Dallas conferring with the sales force
of this district. No formal meeting was
held, just a general get together and
get-acquainted chat being indulged in,
although the salesmen are very much
enthused by some of the things Mr. Goff
told them.
In the conference with Mr. Goff were C.
A. Meade, Dallas manager; J. B. Dugger,
advertising manager at Dallas; R. King
Evans, manager at New Orleans, and C. A.
Gibson, O. V. Randall and J. A. Huey,
salesmen. Mr. Goff left Dallas for St.
Louis for a similar conference.
Dallas Territory Business Notes.
The Saenger Amusement Company, op-
erating a string of theaters in northern
Louisiana, have added another — The Sugar
theater at Monroe, La., formerly run by
J. V. McSteen.
The Big Four office distributed profit-
sharing checks about the first of the
month and they were quite handsome.
One of the force got a check that amount-
ed to exactly the price of a very popuiai
little car, and the recipient says he has
been pestered to death by salesmen who
want to help him get a divorce from the
check.
J. A. Holton, of the Port Arthur Amuse-
ment Company, Port Arthur, Texas, was
up on business this week.
J. W. Lytle, of San Antonio, came In
and bought a 12x16 Minusa screen from
Barnett for a new house at San Antonio.
C. A. Clegg, of the Mutual, has re-
turned from a trip in South Texas. He
visited San Antonio, Houston, Galveston,
Port Arthur and Beaumont, and reports
business excellent at all points.
J. M. V— , of the Princess the-
ater. Denton, has installed a 1916 Motio-
graph alongside his Simplex machine, one
not being enough.
Mutual service will be used by L. and B.
McComb at San Antonio after February
15. Also at A. Z. Xydlas' Rex theater
In Houston.
Denver Has Screen Club
Important Local Organization Started to Boost Film Business — Will Cover Colo-
rado, New Mexico and Wyoming — Need of Such a Club — The Executive
Committee — Some of the Charter Members.
By E. C. Day, Denver Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
pv ENVER, COLO. — Moving picture ex-
-L' change managers and exhibitors of
this district have just taken a most Im-
portant step. It is the organization of
the Rocky Mountain Screen Club. Every
exchange and a big percentage of the ex-
hibitors in Denver and Colorado are rep-
resented In the list of charter members.
An active campaign to enlist every ex-
hibitor in Colorado. New Mexico and Wyo-
ming will be begun immediately and a
membership of 500 is predicted within a
month.
The Screen Club Is the outgrowth of
a movement initiated by Harry T. Nolan,
of the Swanson & Nolan Supply Company.
He suggested the forming of such an or-
ganization to several exchange managers
and exhibitors and when he found the
sentiment unanimously in favor of the
project called a meeting of those Inter-
ested for February 2 at the Baby Grand
theater.
Only a hand full of men attended the
first session, but committees were named
to canvass the territory and learn the sen-
timent of exchange men and theater own-
ers. Another meeting was arranged for
February 6 and even the organizers were
surprised when close to one hundred pros-
pective members turned out. It was the
largest and most enthusiastic gatnerlng
of motion picture men ever held in this
city.
A board of directors composed of 13
members was named to perfect details ol
a permanent organization. They in turn
selected a committee of three to draft a
constitution and by-laws and take steps
to incorporate the new club. Another
meeting will be held this month when
reports of the committees ■will be heard
and a permanent organization formed.
Board of Directors.
The board of Directors of the temporary
organization is composed of five exchange
managers, four exhibitors from Denver
and four exhibitors from Colorado points
outside of Denver. The members follow:
Al Hagan, H. E. Huffman, George Kullum,
and H. B. Quine, all Denver exhibitors,
Frank Tammen, Colorado Springs; Ed-
ward Anderson. Pueblo; F. H. Falrchild,
Pueblo, and G. L. Walker, Grand Junction,
all out of town exhibitors, and Ward E.
Scott, Mutual; W. H. Cree, General: H. H.
Buckwalter, Kleine; W. S. Rand, Triangle,
and H. P. Nolan, all Denver exchange
men.
W. S. Rand, of Triangle, was elected
chairman, and he appointed the committee
on constitution and by-laws as follows:
W. E. Foley. H. H. Buckwalter and H. E.
Huffman. Mr. Foley Is a leading attorney
of Denver, who donated his services to the
club.
Purpose of the Club.
The purpose of the club as outlined at
the meetings is to promote a closer social
relation between the men Interested In
the various branches of the motion pic-
ture industry and to wo"k for the ad-
vancement of the InrlUKtry. It will be
the aim of the organization to take con-
certed action in advocating and obtaining
proper legislation, a fair censorship board,
and equitable taxes and to oppose those
things which are pernicious and aim to
hurt the photoplay business.
Al Hagan, proprietor of the Iris the-
ater, offered to supply free of charge, tem-
porary club rooms, together with heat,
light and furniture, pending such time
as the club is in a position to establish
permanent quarters. It is proposed to fit
the club with pool, billiard and card tables
and a reading room where all the leading
periodicals, especially the Moving Picture
World and other photoplay publications
will be kept on file.
Organization Gives Strength.
The club will fill a long felt want in
this territory. There has never been a
general organization among moving pic-
ture men here. Recently, when an at-
tempt was made to Increase the licenses
of theaters, the exhibitors formed an as-
sociation and successfully combated the
move. Since then the organization naa
been allowed to die and theater owners
and exchange managers have Individually
been trying to fight the battles of the pic-
ture game as he himself sees them. With-
out organization there has been more or
less throat-cutting among rival exhibitors
and exchange men. It Is figured that with
all combined in the one cause the photo-
play industry will go forward more rap-
idly than ever before.
A Few of the Charter Members.
Among those enlisted as charter mem-
bers of the club are: Harry T. Nolan,
Swanson & Nolan Supply Co.; W. H. Swan-
son, of same firm; Carl Stearn. Bluebird;
L. Goldstein, Universal; Wm. T. Binford,
Metro; W. S. Rand, Triangle; C. Car-
michael. Fox; A. S. Bailey, Metro; M. H.
Cohn, Paramount; J. W. Scott, Paramount;
Ward E. Scott, Mutual; W. H. Cree, Gen-
eral; H. H. Buckwalter, Kleine; Charles
R. Gilmour. World Film, and H. L. Knap-
pen, Pathe; all these are exchange man-
agers or assistants.
Among exhibitors: John Thompson,
Thompson theater; I. A. Goodrich. Thomp-
son; Al Hagan, Iris; Dan McCoy, Empress;
George Greaves, Princess; Julius Nathen-
sen. Lyric; George C. Killum, York; L. H.
Lehrberger, Mascot; A. J. Meyerpeter,
Mystic; J. R. Claypole, Ozz; J. C. Free-
man, So. Broadway; Harry Quine, Bronx;
G. L. Moore, Ivy; E. M. Erwin, Colfax;
H. E. Huffman, Bid-a-wee, and E. C. Day,
Lux, all of Denver.
Racy Ad Brings Down Censor.
The effect of lurid advertising, which
was mentioned in this column last week,
was felt by one of the theaters, when
Mrs. Margaret Conway, amusement inspec-
tor, was attracted by the signs heralding
"The Yankee Girl," and ordered a section
of the film eliminated. It was the boudoir
scene to which the city official took excep-
tion. The manager insisted that from the
artistic standpoint the picture was any-
thing but objectionable, but rather than
have any trouble complied with the offi-
cer's wishes. The racy advertising was
responsible for exciting the curiosity of
the amusement censor' and as stated in
these columns last week Is Injurious to
the moving picture business.
Snow Banl;s Hold Film.
Scores of films belonging to Denver
exchanges are lost as a result of a snow
blockade in Southwestern Colorado. The
Cumbres Pass, on the road to Durango, is
covered under 25 feet of snow. Beyond
Durango, on the road to Telluride, there
Is another blockade and nearly every ex-
change in this city has one or more reels
tied up. The most serious difficulty aris-
ing out of the trouble is due to the fact
that several episodes In current serials
have been caught in the tie-up. In some
instances the needed episodes were bor-
rowed from other exchanges, but In other
cases this was found Impossible and aa
a result the followers of serials at many
theaters have had the sequence of their
favorite stories broken Into.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
W^on't Carry Films
In San Francisco, Railroads and Ferry Boats Announce Rule Against Passengers
Carrying Films Even in Safe Cases — Film Exchange Board of Trade Gets
Another Month's Grace — A Meeting With Inspector of Bureau of Explosives.
By T. A. Church, San Francisco Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
Eastern Man Locates in San Francisco.
Sam C. Meyer, formerly of New York
City, has allied himself with the manage-
ment of the Valencia theater. This house
is one of the largest devoted to moving
pictures on the entire Pacific Coast.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — Just three days
before the end of January exhibitors
In the suburban districts of San Francisco,
comprising Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley
and other communities around the Bay,
were startled to learn that after Feb. 1
motion picture films were not to be al-
lowed in the passenger cars or ferry
boats of the railroads serving this terri-
tory. No orders to this effect were served
upon either the film exchanges or exhibi-
tors, but the "word was passed around to
the carriers of films by employes of the
Southern Pacific, the Western Pacific,
Santa Fe and Northwestern Pacific Rail-
roads. Inquiries at headquarters revealed
the fact that the railroad companies were
preparing to enforce such a ruling and
the Film Exchange Board of Trade ol
San Francisco took steps at once to pre-
vent such a sweeping change being placed
Into effect without notice. A conference
was held with the State Railroad Com-
mission and this body ordered the rail-
roads to postpone the date for placing
the order Into effect. At first the railroad
officials demurred, strengthening the sus-
picion that It was desired to have the or-
der placed in effect without argument, but
as the Railroad Commission was firm in
Its stand a postponement of one month
was finally agreed to.
Hard on Trans-Bay District.
Exhibitors and exchange men declare
that such an order as this would work a
great hardship upon them and that Its
enforcement would mean the closing of
some of the houses in the trans-bay dis-
trict. The cities across the bay are in-
reality a unit of the Greater San Fran-
cisco and all of the films used there are
carried from the exchanges in this city
by exhibitors or their representatives. In
Oakland alone there are almost fifty thea-
ters In operation, with six in Berkeley,
three In Alameda, two in San Rafael,
and from one to three in such communi-
ties as Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Mateo,
Burlingame, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and
Haywards. In all, there are about eighty
theaters in the San Francisco territory
whose proprietors carry their own shows
from the exchanges and many of these
are located in the towns where there Is
no express service. Exchange men de-
clare that if the railroads carry their
point and films for suburban cities must
be shipped by express their system of
booking must be revised and they will
suffer a heavy loss. For Instance, films
used on Monday in any house in this ter-
ritory can now be booked for Tuesday
with every assurance that they will be
on hand In time. If sent by express the
next booking date would have to be Wed-
nesday, one day's rental being lost.
Admits Film Containers Are Safe.
On the afternoon of Feb. 4 a meeting of
exchange men was held In the ofi^ces of
the Film Exchange Board of Trade and
this was attended by H. B. Eyde, Inspec-
tor for the Bureau of Explosives, upon
whose recommendation the ruling had
been made. Mr. Eyde asked many ques-
tions relative to the film exchange busi-
ness and was particularly interested in
the figures submitted showing the losses
that would accrue to exchanges if this
rule was enforced. He conceded that the
present metal box was a safe container,
but expressed the opinion that there
would be a greater margin of safety It
shipments "were concentrated. Instead oi
being left in Individual hands. He told
of Instances where film boxes had been
opened in transit and declared that this
was one grave source of danger. The ex-
change men present agreed that precau-
tions were necessary and expressed them-
selves as being willing to do all in their
power to assist In preventing accidents.
They felt, however, that the new ruling
would offer no greater degree of safety
than the present plan of carrying films
and will ask the State Railroad Commis-
sion to modify the order to permit the
carrying of films by messengers under
such restrictions as may be thought
advisable.
IMPERIAL CHANGES POLICY.
In order to make use of all the Para-
mount releases, instead of leaving one
idle each week. Manager J. L. Parting-
ton, of the Imperial theater, has Inaug-
urated a policy of two changes a week,
this being the first time that this plan
has been tried at this house. Complete
changes of program will be made each
Sunday and Thursday. The clear weather
experienced at the end of Januarys and
during the first week of February brought
forth a great rush of business and a two-
year record was broken on the Initial
presentation of the "Call of the Cumber-
lands." Manager Partington Is still fea-
turing stage setting reminiscent of the
Exposition and recently showed the Court
of Abundance, with the Fountain of the
Earth bathed in steamy vapors and with
the fiery serpents that made this beautiful
spot so much beloved. Great applause
always greets these settings, which have
done much to popularize the Imperial
since the close of the Exposition.
LEON NETTER'S PICTURE.
We print herewith the correct picture
of Leon Netter, a wrong one, we regret
to say, having been used over his name
in our issue of Feb. 5
on page 822. The
error originated In the
office of the printer,
the cuts showing that
they had been cor-
rectly marked. The
proof reader assumed
that the printer had
followed Instructions
and though not per-
s o n a 1 1 y acquainted
with Mr. Netter,
rashly took a chance
and gave his imprima-
tur to the paragraph
without verifying by
the make-up sheet.
The cut used was
one of Lee Galnsboro,
popular manager of the local Newark
office of the Universal Company. Mr. Net-
ter is first assistant to Sol Lesser of the
Golden Gate exchange and is one of best
liked young film men on the Coast
Leon Netter.
BIG DEMAND FOR CAMERAS.
Moving picture cameras are now In
heavy demand and the fact that the im-
ported articles are difficult to secure Is
attracting more attention than ever to
cameras of domestic make. The Atlas
Educational Film Company, Pacific Build-
ing, which has the Pacific Coast agency
for the Universal camera, has disposed of
a number of these of late. Ralph Earle,
the Paramount representative in this field,
has purchased one, as has George E.
Stone, who has left to work with the
Salisbury expedition In Central America.
This concern is also placing many Atlas
projectors, among the recent sales hav-
ing been one to the Hughson High School
of Hughson, Cal.
Exchange Changes Hands.
The United Film Exchange on Taylor
street, formerly conducted by the Warner
interests, has been purchased by Chatkin
& Levy, of Chicago, who are operating it
as before under the management of Dave
Tompkins. One member of the firm is ex-
pected to visit San Francisco shortly and
the future policy will then be announced.
San Francisco News Pointers.
F. A. Lacey, who was Interested In the
electric chair concession at the Exposition
during 1915, has purchased the Regerit
theater at Fillmore and Clay streets.
The Palace theater on Union street, near
Gough, is now under new management.
H. L. Skinner has purchased the Elec-
tric theater at Mission and Valencia
streets.
The Oriental theater on Dupont street,
near Pacific, Is in the hands of new
owners.
O. Laurell is preparing to leave San
Francisco with a moving picture show
and will travel through the State by au-
tomobile.
J. E. Dowd, of Santa Clara, was a re-
cent visitor here to look over film re-
leases.
The new policy of the Market street
theater of showing feature productions
has gone Into effect and the Initial re-
sults have been very pleasing. Mutual
masterpictures are being shown here, two
changes of program being made each
week, and the Mutual Film Corp. has in-
augurated a campaign of advertising to
attract attention to this house and to
these film productions on a scale such
as has never been seen here before. The
Market street theater Is conducted by D.
Hallahan and M. J. Getz and Is one of the
leading downtown houses.
G. A. Metcalfe has been appointed
Pacific Coast distributor for the Cosmo-
graph, a small projection machine re-
cently placed on the market, and a num-
ber have already been disposed of.
Agathan Lutz has purchased a Power's
Cameragraph from G. A. Metcalfe and
will shortly leave for the Canal Zone to
open a moving picture theater.
George Knowles has disposed of the
Vicksburg theater conducted by him for
some time at Vicksburg and Twenty-
fourth streets.
B. G. Lindsey was a recent visitor here
to purchase equipment for the C. & >.-.
theater to be opened soon at Carson City,
Nev., by Catton Bros.
The Portola theater enjoyed a record
run during the two weeks' engagement
of the "Ne'er-Do-Well" and Manager Eu-
gene Roth is anticipating a continuance
of big business, having a strong future
program booked. The program for the
next five weeks will be "Damaged Goods,"
"Souls in Bondage," "Undine," "The
Spoilers" and "Hop."
California Briefs.
Charles E. Naylor has opened the opera
house at Healdsburg, Cal., with the
"Clansman." A Power's Cameragraph No.
6A has been installed.
A new theater with a seating capacity
of about 1,000 is to be erected at Bur-
lingame by a Mr. Gates.
The World's theater at Gilroy, Cal.,
which has been conducted for the pasi
two and a half years by F. C. Malkmes,
has been sold to Joseph Hanson.
N. lacopi and R. Puccinelli have pur-
chased a one-half Interest in the Cres-
cent theater at Los Banos, Cal.
The Klassay theater has been opened at
Fresno, Cal., by K. S. Cashin. The house
has a seating capacity of 300.
The Majestic theater at Tulare, Cal.,
has been reopened under the management
of M. Reardon.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1337
A LEADING FILM MAN.
Short Sketch of Exhibitor Frank T.
Bailey of Spokane.
By S. Clark Patchin, Spokane Correspon-
dent of Moving Picture World.
SPOKANE. WASH.— Formerly engaged
In the real estate business in Cleve-
land, Ohio, Frank T. Bailey, of Spokane,
Wash., and Butte, Mont., is now one of the
most widely known motion picture exhibi-
tors of the Northwest. He first engaged
in the moving picture business as an
exhibitor in Butte, Mont., in 1907 and since
that was interested in the former Inde-
pendent Western Film Exchange; later
the Metro Film service, which was re-
cently disposed of by Grombacher &
Bailey to the Metro Pictures Corporation,
New York City.
Mr. Bailey is president of the Montana
Amusement Company, which operates four
moving picture theaters in Butte and
other Montana towns. He Is also a stock-
holder and general manager of the Lib-
erty Amusement Company, Spokane,
Wash., which company owns and operates
the Liberty theater and is associated
with George Grombacher, of I'.'- il ■id.
Ore., in operating the American theater,
Seattle, Wash., and the National theater,
Portland, Ore., he being a heavy stock-
holder in each.
Aside from being a motion picture en-
thusiast Mr. Bailey is an automobile en-
thusiast and, with his wife, makes long
across country automobile trips.
Mr. Bailey established one of the first
moving picture shows, the first Ameri-
can, on North Main street, Butte, Mont,,
about nine years ago. At that time there
were only three such places In the state.
Films were hard to get, the supply houses
were located in Chicago and such sub-
jects that could be spared long enough
to make the Journey to Butte were ol4
and badly worn.
Realizing the advantage of a film ex-
change In the northwest to serve the
rapidly growing number of show houses,
Mr. Bailey visited Chicago and completed
arrangements to purchase outright new
subjects to be used in his theater, after
which they were circuited to other mov-
ing picture houses in Montana, Washing-
ton and Idaho. This exchange business
grew very rapidly and was finally dis-
posed of to the General Film Co.
In the fall of 1911 the site occupied by
the present American theater was leasea
and under the supervision of William
Cutts. then general manager of the com-
pany, the theater was erected and ready
for business In less than three months.
This rapid construction, in the dead of
winter, has since stood as a building
record for Butte, according to reports
from that city.
THE MAN THAT GETS AHEAD.
Ralph .Ruffner, manager of the Liberty
theater, in addition to taking an active
Interest as chairman in the forthcoming
masquerade ball which theater managers
will give in the Davenport hotel for the
benefit of the Spokane Inter-state Fair,
appeared in a new role Feb. 1.
He addressed oflicers and employes of
the Spokane & Eastern Trust Company on
"Efl^ciency." This was at the opening of
a lunch room which the big trust company
runs for the exclusive benefit of its em-
ployes.
Mr. Ruffner spends considerable time
figuring out how to attract interest to his
theater by giving additional service and
making the lobby appear attractive and
referred to these matters in his address.
A new feature at the Liberty is that
the door boys in uniform aid patrons In
removing tlieir coats. The boys also
brush the snow from the shoes and cloth-
of patrons during the stormy weather.
Manager Ruffner has been complimented
on this feature by women, business men
and financiers whose fortunes are re-
ported run above the million mark.
NEW HOUSE IN ANACONDA,
MONT.
H. J. Skinner, a Spokane, Wash., con-
tractor, has Just been awarded a contract
for the erection of a $40,000 moving pic-
ture theater in Anaconda," Mont., by the
Montana Amusement Company.
Mr. Mandoli and a Mr. James of Ana-
conda are interested in the company. Mr.
Mandoli is manager of a moving picture
house now operated in Anaconda. Work
on the structure is to start as soon as
spring opens.
ENTERTAINS NEWSIES.
Manager Will T. Reed invited Spokane
newsboys to hear the Royal Guatemalan
Band and witness Pearl White in "Hazel
Kirke" at the Casino theater Monday
night, Jan. 31. He announced that all
of the 500 tickets distributed were used.
Arrangements for the boys were handled
by Alexander Turnbull and Dr. H. S.
Clemmer, manager of the Clemmer thea-
ter, acted as yell leader for the boys, who'
cheered the band and applauded the
pictures.
Truce Declared
Portland, Oregon, Film Men and City Administration Compromise Censorship
Fight — Co-operation to Be Kesmote of New Plan — Star Chamber Sessions
Eliminated and Representation on Board Assured.
By Abraham Nelson, Portland Correspondent of the Moving Picture World.
PORTLAND, ORE. — The censorship fight
i between the moving picture interests
of Portland and the city administration
has abated if not terminated and a co-
operative agreement, in effect, at least,
has been entered into between the film
men and Mayor Albee. The moving pic-
ture interests have not, however, gone on
record as favoring censorship, but their
fight at this time has been for fair treat-
ment on the part of the administration
and this has been assured them.
Under the new arrangement two view-
ers will pass upon a picture. These
viewers will be vested with authority to
pass or condemn and this authority they
must exercise without consulting the
members of the appeal board. In other
words they must use their own Judgment.
Under the old plan viewers occasionally
did not pass on a picture until they had
consulted the secretary of the board,
which gave rise to the assertion that
Portland had a one person censorship.
Mrs. Colwell will undoubtedly be retained
as secretary of the board. The viewers
will be appointed by the entire board and
win be assigned to their duties by the
secretary.
If the viewers condemn a picture, an
appeal to the censor board can be taken.
In practice, therefore, the board provided
for In the present city ordinance will be
an appeal board. No viewer can serve as
a member of this board.
Mayor Albee has appointed E. J. Myrick,
manager of the Columbia theater, and
Rev. Oswald W. Taylor, of the Grace Me-
morial Episcopal Church, as new members
of the censor board or appeal board. Mr.
Myrick. though comparatively a new resi-
dent of Portland, is highly esteemed by
the local screen fraternity and Rev. Tay-
lor is the pioneer in the. local field of mo-
tion pictures for the Sunday school.
All star chamber proceedings will be
abolished. Film men will be permitted
to be present at the viewing and discus-
sion of pictures and to hear the reasons
for the decisions of the censors. This was
one of the big issues /alsed in the pres-
ent fight.
The arrangement will only be a new
application of the present ordinance,
which, technically speaking, Is not ap-
pealable. But the film men have agreed
to give It a fair and honest trial and
the Mayor has realized that the censor-
ship conditions as they formerly existed
worked unnecessary hardships on ex-
hibitors.
Anyway, the combatants are out of the
trenches.
FILM MEN LUNCH TOGETHER.
The Oregon Motion Picture Men's As-
sociation, which name has been adopted
by the film interests of Portland with a
view of eventually making the organiza-
tion statewide, has inaugurated the idea
of holding weekly luncheons at which to
discuss the association's affairs. The first
of these was held at Hotel Oregon, Feb.
3. and an excellent representation of the
city's film industry attended. Present
were: E. J. Myrick, G. T. Holtzclaw, E.
Shainwald, L. B. Christ, M. E. Wyman, E.
F. James, Paul Noble, J. A. Jennings, C.
M. Hill, Joe Baum. L. A. Todd, J. S. Woody,
W. W. Koteldt, G. A. Reed, I. L. Cohen, A.
S. Kirkpatrick, W. S. Wessling, F. M.
Simonton, C. H. Code and P. M. Kershaw
PORTLAND ISOLATED.
On Feb. 1 Portland and Oregon came
into the grasp of the worst storm experi-
enced in thirty years. Every means of
communication was cut off and for sev-
eral days preceding this writing all wires
entering the city were laid low by sleet
storms and trains blockaded by snow.
During this time no shipments of films
were made or received, by Portland Ex-
changes and they expected their booking
arrangements would be entirely upset
when the storm did abate. The city's
street car system was paralyzed and In
several instances suburban theaters were
unable to get their films to the exchanges.
D. T. Lekas, owner of the Opera House,
Culver, Oregon, came to Portland before
the storm to arrange service and became
an enforced guest in the city by reason
of the tie-up of the railroads.
CHANGE AT CONDON THEATER.
W. D. Ingalls, formerly manager of
the Orpheum theater, Marshfield, Oregon,
has acquired the American theater, Con-
don, Oregon. A wonderful array of fea-
tures are on Mr. Ingalls' program. It
consists of Gold Rooster, Big Four, Para-
mount, Metro, World, Mutual and Blue
Bird. Mrs. Ingalls, who is well known
on the Pacific Coast as a singer under
the name of Ada Raymond and who is
an excellent Interpreter of motion pic-
ture music, will assist her husband In
conducting the theater and the combina-
tion should spell success for the enter-
prise.
INTERESTING ITEMS.
Ground has been broken for the new
exchange building to be erected by the
Freedman estates at Ninth and Davis
Streets, Portland. The Mutual Film Cor-
poration's local exchange has signified Its
intention to move into the new building
when completed.
Following orders Issued by Eastern
transportation lines, orders were issued
by the Portland railroad ofllces Febru-
ary 1, that thereafter films will not be
permitted to be carried in passenger
coaches.
The Portland Paths exchange has re-
ceived numerous calls for its educational
films. From Salem, Oregon, calls for these
films have come from the State Board
of Control, representing all the State in-
stitutions, from the First Congregational
Church and from the Indian Training
School.
1338
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26. 1916
Manitoba Censor Bill
New Measure to Be Presented to the Legislature of the Province Will Ask That
Provincial, Not City, Government Be Made Responsible for Censorship — An
Appeal Board — Consolidation of Amusement Statutes.
By E. C. Thomas, Vancouver Corespondent of Moving Picture World.
VANCOUVER, B. C. — A change is sched-
uled to take place in the near fu-
ture in the censoring of films in the prov-
inces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
This work has been done by a board
of four censors under the license depart-
ment of the city of Winnipeg, and their
decisions have covered both provinces.
The small number of theaters in Saskatch-
ewan has not justified the maintenance of
a separate board in that province, which
has accordingly simply kept a representa-
tive in Winnipeg to look after its Inter-
ests. Corporation Counsel Hunt informed
the Market, License and Relief Commit-
tee recently that an attempt by the Sas-
katchewan government to maintain its
own censorship board had resulted in a
loss of $8,000.
Hon. Edward Brown will shortly intro-
duce into the Manitoba Legislature a bill
providing for a transfer of the censoring
power from the city of Winnipeg to the
provincial government, and also calling
for the appointment of an appeal board.
Under the present system no appeal is al-
lowed, and it was partly on account of
complaints regarding this aspect of the
situation that the matter was taken up.
Mr. Brown's bill will also consolidate a
number of statutes relating to places of
amusement. It "will bring under the same
head the regulations concerning theaters,
dance halls, gum machines, and billiard
and pool rooms, but it is stated that the
only material changes proposed relate to
the moving picture theaters.
The transfer of the censorship "con-
cession" will mean a considerable loss
to Winnipeg, as the city has derived from
this source an annual revenue of more
than $6,000.
Perceiving that this is an opportune
time to bring up the whole matter of
censorship for discussion, a man in the
'City has written a letter which was re-
cently published in a leading newspaper.
This writer argues convincingly for the
complete abolition of censorship as at
present constituted here, and suggests
that the province simply maintain an in-
spector who shall see that the rulings of
the British and American national cen-
sorship boards are carried out. A chargo
of 50 cents a reel is advised, Instead of
$1.00, as at present, and it is pointed out
that practically all of this revenue would,
under the system proposed, go to the
government, instead of being expended
for the maintenance of a local board.
"Why not let the public do all this
censoring?" asks this writer. "They will
soon turn down and 'put on the rocks' any
moving picture house that will dare to
show a class of stuff that is not good.
The worse the picture the sooner the
rocks."
It is considered likely that some effort
along these lines will be made by local
picture men.
NEW PANTAGES HOUSE.
Alexander Pantages, vaudeville magnate
and head of the circuit bearing his name,
visited Vancouver last week for the pur-
pose of completing arrangements tor pur-
chasing a site on which is to be erected
a new theater, replacing the Pantages
house now in use here. He announced
that he had under consideration a plot of
ground on Hastings Street, somewhere
between Homer and Granville, which had
been submitted to him at a price that
was entirely satisfactory, and that the
deal would be closed within two or three
days.
Mr. Pantages stated that the new house
■would cost about a quarter of a milllo
dollars, and will be along the lines of the
new Pantages' recently opened In Seattle.
Ground will "oe broken at an early date,
and it is expected that the new house
will be opened sometime next summer.
"It is my idea to put up new houses
all along the circuit," said Mr. Pantages
before leaving for Seattle. "We are build-
ing new houses at Tacoma and Minne-
apolis, which ■will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy. I ■will be back in Vancouver in
a day or two to get things started."
As in all of the Pantages houses, mov-
ing pictures will form a part of the pro-
gram.
NEW LICENSE TRANSFER RATE,
The system of transferring licenses for
moving picture theaters in Winnipeg, as
well as various o^her licenses, is to be
changed by the city, making the cost
much less than in the past. The existing
fee is one-quarter of the ann al amount
payable for the license, and License Com-
missioner Kerr has recently called atten
tion to the fact that this is exhorbltant
where the original license fee amounted
to a large sum. He recommended that $3
be the new charge where the original fee
was over $25, and $2 where it was under
$25.
Manager of Local Mutual.
Albert E. Vince, manager of the Van-
couver office of the Mutual, is another
of the younger men who are occupying
positions of responsibility in the film in-
dustry in Western Canada.
Entering the business four years ago
as bookkeeper and stenographer under
Manager J. N. Meagher of the General
Albert E. Vince.
Film Company's local branch, Mr. Vince
was placed in charge of the oflSce work
when C. H. Code succeeded to the man-
agership of the exchange, and on Mr.
Meagher's return to Vancouver was ad-
vanced to the position of booker.
A year ago, when the Mutual office
here was in need of a new manager, A. P.
Cummings, then that company's general
manager for Canada, who was at that
time in the city, adopted the expedient
of consulting the local exhibitors, to aid
him in the selection of a man to fill the
place. Their choice fell almost unani-
mously on Mr. Vince, and he was accord-
ingly offered the position.
Although somewhat handicapped dur-
ing the past summer by a lack of new
subjects, Mr. Vince is now receiving regu-
lar shipments from the East, and is now
increasing business at a rapid rate.
Among other things, Mr. Vince o-wns
an automobile and a bull pup.
LOTTERIES AND FALSE ADS.
The question of giving away "lottery
ticke s" with purcliases ■was brought up
at tlie last meeting of the council of the
Vancouver Board of Trade, and the mattei
was discussed at some length. It was
stated that in the opinion of the council
the practice is illegal, and should be
stopped. It is a fact that until a couple
of years ago real lotteries, under tna
name of "sweepstakes," were regularly
conducted in British Columbia, but have
since fallen under the ban of the govern-
ment.
A test case, similar to the one which
recently resulted in the conviction of the
Hudson's Bay Company in Alberta, would
clear the local atmosphere consideraoiy,
and it is generally felt that a prohibi-
tion of the country store idea ■vn ould be a
beneficial thing for the moving picture
theaters, as a great amount of mercnan-
dise and money io given away every week.
This matter, as well as the question ol
untruthful advertising, has been referred
to the legal and legislative co:nmittee of
the Board of Trade, and after c nsulta-
tion with the Retailers' Association it is
probable that the attention of the govern-
ment will be called to these matters.
Handing Each Other Bouquets.
The World man noticed a scheme re-
cently which was reminiscent of the old
days in Los Angeles, when to comply
with a city ordinance prohibiting still
pictures of firearms in use, exhibitors
used to paste a bunch of flowers over
every six-shooter displayed on posters.
The results was a highly diverting as-
sortment of scenes showing stage rob-
bers and cowboys all handing each other
bouquets.
The present instance was In connection
with a three-sheet advertising Univer-
sal's "The Frame-Up," and showing a
politician delivering a speech from a ros-
trum draped with small American flags.
A few of these had been covered up with
small English and Canadian flags, so that
the whole thing gave the impression of
an astute American politlcan trying to
corral the British vote.
Seamans Heads Strand at Winnipeg.
The Strand movL.g picture and vaude-
ville theater in Winnipeg, owned by Al-
lardt Brothers, of Chicago, has a new
manager, E F. Seamans. succeeding F. J.
Murphy, who has left for South Bend, Ind.
Mr. Seamans is a veteran showman, who
played his first engagement In Winnipeg
in 1879, and who has since visited the
city many tir.-.es, both with his own com-
panies and with various other organiza-
tions. According to an announ.:ement by
the new manager, the performances at
the Strand will hereafter be continuous
from n^on until 11 P. M., and the moving
picture part of the programs will con-
sist of Paramounts exclusively.
W. Walkley Booker for Universal.
W. Walkley, a b ther of D. G. Walk-
ley, mana^fer of the Universal ofiSce In
Calgary, and himself formerly in charge
of the bo k.ng at that affice. Is now
firmly established as booker tor tne Unl-
versal in Vancouver. Mr. Walkley changed
places a short time ago with Jules Levlne,
who is no in Calgary.
Scrambled the Staff.
A section of the paper racks at the
General Film exchange in Vancouver,
holding several 'housand sheets of mount-
ed paper, toppled over one day last week,
and narrowly missed some of the staff,
who, according to reports, scrambled like
a lot of egis.
The Royal 'heater In New Westminstei
was recent'y turned over for a day to the
104th New Westminster Fusileers Chapter
of the Daughters of the Empire, tp aid
them in supplying comforts fo.- the sol-
diers. "Gambler's Advocate" was shown.
The engagement of "Fighting In
France," at the Globe theater in Vancou-
ver, originally scheduled for a week, was
kept on for three days extra, and then
finished out the second week, at the Royal
Victoria, in Victoria, under the auspices of
the Daily Colonist. A percentage of the
receipts was turned over to the Red Cross.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1339
NEW EXCHANGES IN MONTREAL.
By Gerald Gallagher, Montreal Corre-
spondent of Moving Picture World.
Coming of V-L-S-E and Triangle to
Local Field An Event.
MONTREAL, QUE. — The most Important
event recently in Montreal film circles is
the entrance into Montreal of two new dis-
tributing concerns. The Triangle people
have invaded this territory, as well as the
V-L-S-E. The entrance of these two ex-
changes will materially help to influence
trade conditions. At the moment of writ-
ing there are thirteen concerns carrying
the business of supplying theaters in a
district made up of the extreme Eastern
section of Ontario, the City of Montreal,
and the remainder of the Province of Que-
bec. The last mentioned really does not
amount to very much.
If Montreal were any other town on
the i-ace of the globe, thirteen exchanges
could b t supported easily. But, taking into
consider.-ition the harrasslng laws, muni-
cipal and provincial, the exorbitant import
taxes and all the rest, well — just ask your-
self— can thirteen exchanges carry on a
money-making 'rade? It would be a dif-
ferent matter if laws, the censors, and
common sense of the exhibitors in the mat-
ter of organization, were better situated.
E. A. Fenton's New Triangle Office.
The Triangle office Is in charge of B.
A. Fenton, formerly connected with the
General Film Co. Mr. Fenton announces
that he has signed up four houses, these
he considers sufficient for the present in
Montreal. First run will be at the New
Grand, a theater which has commanded the
respect of all through its sticktoitiveness
and success after a long flght. Second run
will be in the Main street district at the
Midway theater. The new Regent theater
will have third run, and the Moulin Rouge
fourth. The last two houses are owned
by the Independent Amusement Limited.
H. W. Collum's New V-L-S-E Office.
The V-L-S-E is locally in charge of
H. M. McCollum, formerly connected with
the Universal's Montreal office. Several Big
Four features have already been seen in
Montreal, among them being "The Jugger-
naut," "The Island of Regeneration," "The
Chalice of Courage," and several others.
These features were leased direct from New
York and shown exclusively in Montreal
at the Imperial theater. Mr. McCollum, or
"Mac," as he is more popularly called, is
out, he says, to give the people a good line
of goods, and he is just the type to make
things hum.
Here's good luck to both the new ex-
changes, and also a hope that all will
prosper.
in a French-speaking locality of about
forty thousand. The house's name will be
the Orleans theater, and it Is said will
cost $100,000.
NEW THREE RIVERS HOUSE.
Messrs. Rousseau, Myrand and Fontaine
are building a $30,000 picture theater In
the City of Three Rivers. It will have a
seating capacity of 1,000 people, and be
thoroughly modern and fireproof. The
company expects to open the house about
the first of April. Several acts of vaude-
ville will be staged, together with a good
program of photoplays. Three Rivers has
a population of twenty thousand. This
company also owns Quebec's Victoria,
managed by Joe Tanguay.
TWO NEW HOUSES IN MON-
TREAL.
The two fine theaters now in construc-
tion in Montreal, the St. Denis and Regent,
will soon be open to the public. Now comes
the announcement of two more theaters
for this locality, one In the West End and
the other In Maisonneuve, at the other end
of the town. The Western house will be
known as the Windsor theater, and at the
corner of Windsor and Dorchester streets.
This location Is one block below St. Cath-
erine street. Montreal's "White Way," and
accessible to many lines of treet cars. It
will make a policy of catering to the elite
of the town. The other house will be at
the corner of Ontario and Orleans streets.
Short Notes of Special Interest.
The Globe theater has been under the
management for the last ten weeks of Mr.
Sam Bernstein. The house has begun to
pay. It has generally been considered a
losing proposition.
Recent Features.
Recent features at local houses were:
"The House of Tears," Metro, at Imperal;
Canada, "The Cheat," Paramount: Tlvoli,
"The Foundling," Paramount; Fairyland,
"The Song of a Wage Slave," Metro; Domi-
no, "Over Night," World Film; Passe-
Temps, "Carmen," Fox; "Camille," World
Film, Connaught theater.
The Montreal Mutual office is now In
charge of N. Hepworth. He is very popular
and a hiTstler.
Charges Against Censor
In Toronto, Manager C. P. Price of Mutual Film Corporation Brings Charges
Against R. C. Newman, of the Appeal Board, of Incompetence, Discriminatioa
and Neglect of Duty.
By W. M. Gladish, Toronto Correspondent of Moving Picture World. ^
Changes at Mutual Exchange.
Important changes have been made In
the staff of the Canadian Universal at
Toronto. F. R. Lennon has been promoted:
from the Toronto managership to the posi-
tion of assistant general manager for Can-
ada. "Wally" Davidson, formerly a Uni-
versal traveling representative, has beeni
appointed manager of the Toronto branch.
Claire Hague continues as general manager
for the Universal in Canada.
J. Davidson, a brother of the new Toronto
Universal manager, has resigned as man-
ager of the Grand Opera House, North Bay,
Ontario, to become a traveling representa-
tive for the Mutual out of Toronto.
A rumor that Jack Droy, a pioneer mov-
ing picture man in Canada, would leave
the Toronto office of the Mutual to go to
the new Toronto branch of the V-L-S-B
has been denied by Mr. Droy. He was,
until recently, with Mr. KauflEman in the
Canadian headquarters of the Famous
Players.
1
Ontario Theater Changes.
After owning the Orpheum Theater,
Queen and Bathurst streets, Toronto, for
many years, George Dodds has sold the
house to C. J. Murch. The theater has a
seating capacity of about 400.
The Empire Theater, Tinimins, Ontario,
was recently seriously damaged by fire
when flames consumed the adjoining prem-
ises. The damage to the theater, which Is
located in the extreme North of Ontario,
amounted to about $400, and the house
has been closed for repairs.
Mrs. Norris of Niagara-on-the-Lake, On-
tario, has announced that she will re-open
her large new terra-cotta theater, the
Strand, in April, for the benefit of the
20,000 soldiers who will be encamped near
that place during the summer months. She
has booked the Mutual program.
TORONTO, Ontario. — Immediately after
the Theatrical Board of Appeals for
Ontario had made its decision on Ben-
nett's "Damaged Goods," a definite con-
demnation of the whole picture, C. B. Price,
Canadian general manager of the Mutual
sprung a surprise at Toronto, the Ontario
Capital, by making charges of incompetence
against R. C. Newman of the Appeal Board
and also of discrimination and neglect of
duty.
Mr. Price announced that he had a wit-
ness to prove that Mr. Newman had not
viewed the films in their proper order, a
portion of the picture having been thrown
on the screen at the Parliament buildings
In an upside down position and reversed
order, and that the member of the board
in question had taken no notes as the pic-
ture was being shown in order to guide him
in his decision, and that the same examin-
er continually urged the machine operator
to speed up the picture in order to get
through with it.
"I have had a raw deal," declared Mr.
Price to the Toronto representative of
MOVING PICTURE WORLD. "The picture
has not been given a fair show and I In-
tend to take this matter to the highest
courts. Among other things, I will want
to know why the Hon. T. W. McGarry the
provincial treasurer, who is a member of
the Appeal Board, did not make arrange-
ments to see the picture when it was being
shown. I have nothing against the On-
tario Board of Censors, because they saw
fit to reject "Damaged Goods," but I would
like to know why Mr. Newman, who was a
stage hand until he secured his present
position on the appeal board, should have
the power to say what is good for people
of Ontario to see. I have secured the en-
dorsement of many doctors, professors, so-
cial workers and others for the picture,
but in the face of the opinion of these au-
thorities, Mr. Newman declares that the
film shall not be shown.
"The spoken play 'Damaged Goods' Is be-
ing presented in various theaters through-
out the Province of Ontario, and I
am going to know the reason why
the film version of the same story
cannot be exhibited," continued Mr.
Price. "I have written a polite letter
to Hon. T. W. McGarry, asking him
to see the picture, and I am also pointing
out the Improper manner in which Mr.
Newman, a servant of the people, examined
the picture. I have started a battle and I
do not Intend to give it up until I have
secured some needed reforms. We have
never raised any objections before against
a decision of the censors in Ontario and
possibly we have been too meek in accept-
ing their decisions. I do not intend to stop
fighting now until the present system and
present customs are rectified."
The Toronto daily papers are giving con-
siderable space to the clash between the
Mutual officials and the government repre-
sentatives and the public, apparently. Is
on the side of the film people, judging by
the general encouragement extended to Mr.
Price In the shape of several personal let-
ters and telephone messages.
F. R. Lennon Gets Many Bookings.
P. R. Lennon, in charge of the Univer-
sal exchange at Toronto, announces that
he has placed Universal service In eight
of the eleven houses In Ontario controlled
by the Griffin Amusement Company, which
is one of the pioneer picture theater con-
cerns in Canada. The towns covered In-
clude Owen Sound, St. Catharines, Belle-
ville, Welland, North Bay, Woodstock and
Thorold.
H. E. Stonge, manager of the U-Kum
theater, College and Dovercourt Road..
Toronto, has made arrangements whereby
first or second runs of V-L-S-E and Gen-
eral releases will be shown at his house,
at 10c. and 15c. prices. He has also se-
cured an orchestra of five pieces.
T. S. Coffey, assistant manager of the
Strand, Toronto, for the past eighteen
months, has resigned, In order to enlist as
a private in the 166th Overseas Battalion
of Canada's fighting array. Mr. Coffey Is
a Canadian by birth.
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February 26, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 26 and March 4
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 1378, 1380, 1382.)
General Film Company.
General Film Company.
Current Releases
Serial No
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1016.
BIOGRAPH — His Mother's Son (Drama) (Biograph
Re-issue No. 3S) 20084
ESS.\NAY — The Strange Case of Mary Page No. 5
(Two parts — Drama)
LUBIN— The Repentant (Rrama) 20085
SELIG — Virtue Triumphant (Three parts — Drama).. 20079-80-1
SELIG — Selig-Tribune No. 15, 1916 (Topical) 20083
VITAGRAPH — Hughey, the Process Server (Com-
edy) 20082
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1916.
ESSANAY — The Bridesmaid's Secret (Two parts —
Drama) 20086-7
KALEM — Ham the Diver (Comedy) 20088
LUBIN — Four Narratives (Two parts — Drama) 20089-90
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Guilt of Stephen Eldridge (Three
parts— Drama) 20093-4-5
ESSANAY — Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 5 (Car-
toon-Comedy) 20092
KALEM— Earning His Salt (Comedy) 20091
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1916.
LUBIN — The Redemption of Helene (Three parts —
Drama) 20096-7-8
SELIG — Selig-Tribune No. 16, 1916 (Topical) 20099
VIM — Bungles Enforces the Law (Comedy) 20100
FRIDAY, FEBRU.ARY 25, 1916.
KALEM — The Night Watch (Drama) 20104
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE — Who Knows?
(Three parts — Drama) 20101-2-3
VIM — Love and Lather (Comedy) 20106
VITAGRAPH — Freddy's Narrow Escape (Comedy) . 20105
VITAGRAPH — Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial No.
11, 1916 (Topical)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1916.
ESSANAY — The Despoiler (Three parts — Drama)... 20107-8-9
KALEM— The Switchman's Story (No. 68 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series) (Drama).. 20114
LUBIN — Billie's Revenge (Comedy) 20110
SELIG — A Safe Risk (Comedy) 20115
VITAGRAPH — The Road of Many Turnings (Broad-
way Star Feature — Three parts — Drama) 20111-2-3
Advance Releases
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2S, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Burglar's Dilemma. (Drama.) (Biograph Re-
issue No. 39.)
LUBIN — At the Doors of Doom. (Drama.)
ESSANAY — The Strange Case of Mary Page, No. 6 (Two parts
— Drama).
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 17, 1916. (Topical.)
SELIC3 — Title Not Announced.
VITAGRAPH — Her Bad Quarter of an Hour. (Comedy-Drama.)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1916.
ESSANAY — Title Not Announced.
KALEM — Winning the Widow (Comedy).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1916.
BIOGRAPH — The Indian (Three parts — Drama).
ESSANAY — Title Not Announced.
KALEM — A Riddle in Rascals (Comedy).
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1916.
LUBIN — Her Wayward Sister (Three parts — Drama).
SELI(3 — Selig-Tribune No. 18, 1916 (Topical).
VIM — The Serenade (Comedy).
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, igrie.
KALEM — A Leap Year Wooing (Comedy).
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE— The Master Smile
(Three parts — Drama).
VIM^The Artist's Model (Comedy).
VITAGRAPH — Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial No. 12. 1916
(Topical).
VITAGRAPH — Tubby,, Turns the Tables (Comedy).
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1916.
ESSANAY — Title Not Announced.
KALEM — The Girl Telegrapher's Nerve (No. 69 of "The Haz-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series) (Drama).
LUBIN — Hamlet Made Over (Comedy).
SELI<3 — Title Not Announced.
VITAGRAPH — La Paloma (Broadway Star Feature — Three
parts — Drama).
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LISTS of Regular Program and Feature Pictures Can Always Be Obtained from the Pages of the Moving Pic-
ture World. These are Published Two Weeks in Advance of Release Days to Enable Exhibitors to Arrange Their Coming Programs. The
Stories of the Pictures in Most Cases are Published on a Like Schedule. Each Synopsis is Headed by a Cast, the Players' Names Being in
Parenthesis. Lay Out Your Entertainment From the Information in the Moving Picture World and You Will Not Go Wrong.
Posters? Certainly!
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BIOGRAPH
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Mabel Norman(i Fred Mace Mack Sennett
Charles Murray Vivian Prescott Ford Sterling-
COMEDIES
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February 26, 1916
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iiB I O G R A P H|
QUALITY FILMS
Monday, February 28
The
Burglar's Dilemma
Oirectedbv ». fV. GRIFFITH
The abuse of the third degree exposed in
a sensational drama.
Henry Walthall
Lillian Gish
Harry Carey
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Harron
Charles H. West
The Biograph Re-issue
Tuesday, February 29
What Happened to
Peggy
Virectedby WALTER COYLE
Sprightly adventures of a girl mistaken
for a daring female Raffles.
Vola Smith Claire McDowell
Jose Ruben W. C. Robinson
The Two Reel Biograph
The Indian
A spectacular production in
three reels, totally different
from anything released in
the past few months. Big
scenes of Indian warfare, a
strong story of love and
sacrifice, an unusual cast —
Biograph Quality through-
out.
BioGEAPH Company
807 East 176rH Stbebt
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Wednesday, March J
The Indian
Directed by VAVIV MILES
A spectacular drama of the last Indian
rebellion against tyranny.
Linda Arvidson Charles Perley
Alfred Paget Gertrude Robinson
The Three Reel Biograph
For casts and descriptions of
all Biograph releases refer to
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Calendar of Daily Program Releases
Releases for Weeks Ending February 26 and March 4
(For Extended Table of Current Releases See Pages 1378, 1380, 1382.)
Universal Film Mfg. Company.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1916. Serial No.
LAEMML.E — No release this day.
L.-KO — Twenty Minutes at the Fair (Comedy) 01211
REX — Dolly's Scoop (Two parts — Drama) 01210
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916.
NESTOR — The Disappearing Groom (Comedy) 01214
RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAY— Sons of Satan (Five
parts — Detective — Drama) 01213
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft No. 11,
"The Illegal Bucket Shop" (Two parts — Drama) . 01230
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1016.
GOLD SEAL — The Dupe (Three parts — Underworld —
Drama) 01215
IMP — No release this week.
VICTOR— The Pipe Dream (Comedy) 01216
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1016.
ANIMATED WEEKLY— Number 7 (Topical) 01219
REX — Turtle Doves (Comedy-Drama) 01218
VICTOR — Madam Cubist (Two parts — Soclety-Dr.) .. 01217
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1016.
BIG U — A Beast of Society (Three parts — Modern-
Drama) 61S21
LAEMMLE — John Pellet's Dream (Comedy-Drama).. 0)32n
POWERS — No release this day.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1916.
IMP— I'll Get Her Yet (Two parts — Comedy) 01222
NESTOR — Her Friend the Doctor (Comedy) 01224
VICTOR — After the Play (Drama) 01223
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1916.
BISON — The Stampede In the Night (Two parts —
Western^Drama) 01225
JCXKER — Married on the Wing (Comedy) 01227
POWERS — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 10, "Prepared-
ness" (Educational) 01226
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1916.
LAEMMLE — Her Greatest Story (Drama) 01228
L-KO — Dad's Dollars and Dirty Doings (Two parts
Comedy) 01229
REX — No release this day.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1916.
NESTOR — Cupid Trims His Lordship (Comedy) 01232
RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAY — The Lords of High
Decision, (Five-part — Drama) 01231
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE— Graft No. 12
"The Milk Battle" (Two parts — Drama) 01248
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1916.
GOLD SEAL — Lord John's Journal No. 4 "The Eye of
Hours" (Three parts — Drama) 01233
IMP — Some Heroes (Comedy) 01234
REX — No release this day.
WED]VESD.\Y, MARCH 1, 1016.
ANIMATED WEEKLY — Number 8 (Topical) 0123B
L-KO — Blue Blood But Black Skin (Two parts —
Comedy) 01235
VICTOR — No release this day.
THURSDAY, M.-VRCH 2, 1016.
BIG-U — Shackles (Drama) 01238
JOKER — Love Laughs at the Law (Comedy) 01239
LAEMMLE — The Heart of Bonlta (Two parts —
Mexican — Drama) 01237
FRIDAY, MARCH 3. 1916.
IMP — The Hoax House (Two parts — Comedy —
Drama) 01240
NESTOR — The Lion's Breath (Comedy) 01242
REX — In the Heart of a Shell (Juvenile — Drama)... 01241
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1916.
BISON — The One Woman (Three parts — Smuggling
— Dr) 01243
JOKER — No releases this day.
POWERS — Uncle Sam At Work — No. 11 — "To Arms"
(Educational) 01244
Mutual Film Corporation.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1916. Serial No.
BEAUTY — The Battle of Cupldovitch (Comedy) 04491
GAUMONT — See America First No. 23 "Key West,
Fla." (Scenic) 04490
• — Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon
Comedy) 04490
VOGUE— Heaven Will Protect the Woiking Goil
(Comedy) 04492
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— I Accuse
(Gaumont — Five parts — Drama — No. 71)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1916.
AMERICAN — Lite's Harmony (Three parts — Society
Drama) 04493-4-5
FALSTAFF^Ruth's Remarkable Reception (Com.). 04496
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1016.
BEAUTY — Too Much Married (Comedy) 04500
THANHOUSER — The Reunion (Three parts — Drama) 04497-8-t
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1016.
PALSTAFF — Perkin's Peace Party (Comedy) 04502
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Oval
Diamond (Thanhouser — Five parts — Detective —
Drama — No. 72)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 60 (Topical) 04603
VOGUE — Flooded with Trouble (Comedy) 04501
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1016.
CUB— Going Up (Comedy) 04507
MUSTANC^ — Double Crossed (Three parts — Western
Drama) 04604-6-6
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Crav-
ing (American — Five parts — Society-Drama — No.
73)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1916.
BEAUTY — Cooking His Goose (Comedy).
GAUMONT— See America First No. 24 (Scenic) 04508
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon-
Comedy) 04508
VOGUE — Lew Trembly (Comedy) 04510
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1916.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE— A Law Un-
to Himself (Centaur — Five parts — Western —
Drama) (No. 74)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1916.
AMERICAN — The Happy Masquerader (Three parts
— Drama) 04511-2-3
FALSTAFF — Rustle Reggie's Record (Comedy) 04514
WTIDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1016.
BEAUTY— Johnny's Jumble (Comedy) 04518
THANHOUSER — What Doris Did (Three parts-
Drama) 04515-6-7
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1016.
FALSTAFF — Maude Muller Modernized (Comedy).. 04520
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — Embers,
(American — Five parts — Sociological — Drama)
(No. 75)
MUTUAL WEEKLY — Number 61 (Topical) 04521
VOGUE — Title Not Yet Announced 04519
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1916.
CUB — The Desperate Chance (Comedy) 0462B
MUSTANG — Margy of the Foothills (Three parts —
Western — Drama) 04622-3-4
SATURD.AY, MARCH 4, 1016.
MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE DE LUXE — The Heart
of Tara (Centaur — Oriental — Drama) (No. 76)..
February 26, 1916
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And Now—
Henry B
Walthall
With an all star cast in
The Birth
of a Man
A powerful, realistic drama
— In five parts — Based on a
theme full of gripping
situations and dramatic
climaxes.
A Few States
Still Unsold
"The Birth of a Man appears to have been pro-
duced so that Henry B. Walthall might shine with
even greater brilliancy in the photoplay firmament."
— Chicago Examiner.
"Henry B. Walthall — the Mansfield of the movies —
in The Birth of a Man is suited to his artistic at-
tainments."-— Chicago American.
"Practically every foot of film is dominated by the
compelling personality of Henry B. Walthall."
— Motion Picture News.
Henry B. Walthall
States already disposed of
Michigan
Minnesota
Alabama
Arkansas
Wisconsin
N. Dakota
Oklahoma
Florida
Illinois
S. Dakota
Mississippi
Louisiana
Indiana
Montana
Tennessee
N. Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Georgia
S. Carolina
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Stories of the Films
General Film Company
ness." Intimate views by our own cameraman,
who by special permission, accompanies the Pres
dential party.
SELIG.
SELIG-TRIBUNE KO. 9 (Jan. 31).
Mystic Lake, Mass.— Traveling at a speed of
a mile a minute with a thrill and a near-spill
at every turn, ice yachting proves a joyous
sport for the venturesome.
Mohawk, Cal. — Enormous rotary snow plows
are being used with feverish haste to clear
snow-fllled mountain passes and retain rail-
road traffic here.
Cambridge, Mass. — Preparedness is the slogan
of the Harvard students who daily engage in
military maneuvers.
Truckee, Cal. — Thorough believers In the
value of a cold plunge as a stimulus to health,
two men here utilize snow drifts for the de-
sired exhilaration.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Fifteen persons are killed and
more than a score injured in an explosion
which wrecks the plant of the Kelker Blower
Company here.
Portland, Ore. — "For you a rose in Portland
grows" is the slogan adopted by the "boosters"
club here, whose members men, women and
children write letters to their friends back
East to visit them.
Washington, D. C. — To be the first and only
Indian ever appointed to the police force of the
Capitol building, is the distinction accorded
Frank Janis, a Sioux Indian.
Phoenix, Ariz. — The worst flood in Arizona's
history rages in this city destroying bridges,
hurling homes from foundations, overwhelm-
ing dams and railroads and leaving death and
ruin in its wake.
Watertown, Mass. — Doomed to die, as the
life of a horse in the present war is estimated
at sixty days, 3,000 horses are shipped from
here to the battle front.
Near Paris, France. — A huge concealed
searchlight, cleverly hidden, and operating with
great rapidity, is used to locate marauding
warplanes.
Hazebrouck, France. — A model type of trench
mortar gun which hurls a high explosive into
the enemy's lines.
Corpus Christi, Tex. — U. S. troops, on duty,
near the Mexican border, give an exhibition of
machine gun target practice at the first Gulf
Coast Exposition held here.
Selig-Tribune Special Feature Picture. —
Gila County, Ariz. — In a laudable effort to
preserve to posterity the methods of primitive
Indian life, Chief Big Cloud, an Apache, kills,
before the Selig-Tribune camera, buffaloes with
bows and arrows.
SELIG-TRIBUNE NO. 10 (Feb. 3).
New York, N. Y. — The sixth annual showing
of the Pomeranian Club opens at Hotel McAlpin.
San Francisco, Cal. — W. Morgan Schuster,
former treasurer general of Persia, who, it is
rumored, will act as a special representative
of President Wilson in the Orient, leaves on the
S. S. Nippon Maru.
Charlestown Navy Yard. — Secretary Daniels
asks Congress for $150,000 for the restoration
ot the old frigate "Constitution," the niost glori-
ous naval relic of our history, which lies rot-
ting at her mooring here.
Washington, D. C. — A monster petition, 15
miles long, signed by 1,500,000 people, asking
for an embargo on arms and munitions, is pre-
sented to the Senate in clothes baskets.
Soissons, France. — That aeroplanes are impor-
tant factors in warfare is demonstrated by the
variety of anti-aircraft guns now in use. The
best types are in constant use here.
New York, N. Y. — Helen Hayes Gleason, the
original "Hilda" In "Young Hilda at the Wars."
has returned to America, the only woman deco-
rated for bravery by the King of Belgium.
Washington, D. C. — The equestrian carnival
which is to be held here in early spring, occu-
pies the attention of society women, who engage
in practice tandem riding.
Miami, Fla. — James Whitcomb Riley, the
Hoosier poet of childhood, and "Marse" Henry
Watterson, while recuperating here in the sunny
Southland, obligingly pose for the Selig-Tribune.
Juarez. Mexico. — Racing at Carranza's new
Chihuahua track continues through the winter
more popular than ever.
Selig-Tribune Feature Picture. — Elephants in
India are the "day laborers." From early dawn
till dark the massive pachyderms do the trac-
tion work in the native lumber yards.
New York, N. Y. — President Wilson makes this
city the scene of his first address on "prepared-
VIRTUE TRIUMPHANT (Three Parts — Feb.
21). — The cast: Helen Lord and Madam Dreasco
(Fritzi Brunette) ; Billy Boyd (Jack Pickford) ;
Thomas Burt (Edw. J. Piel) ; Gladys Earle (Vir-
ginia Kirtley) ; Mrs. O'Malley (Lillian Hay-
ward) ; Phillips Dreasco (Sidney Smith). Writ-
ten by Ouida Bergere. Directed by William Rob-
ert Daily.
Helen Lord is a clever young girl, but unable
to convince the managers of her histrionic abil-
ity. However, she finally achieves a triumph,
and Thomas Burt, a theatrical manager, sus-
ceptible to pretty women and dazzled by Helen's
triumph, endeavors to make love to her. He is
spurned. Not being inclined to a woman who
resents his familiarities, Burt engages Gladys
Earle, an actress with few morals, to succeed
Helen Lord, and gives Helen her notice of re-
lease.
Billy Boyd is a young playwright, who finds
that genius in the play wrighting line is most
perspiration. Billy meets Helen, and is inspired
by a scheme, in which to put his latest play
over, with Helen in the leading role.
Helen, through make-up, impersonates Madam
Dreasco, and Billy enacts the part of the Ma-
dam's son, both of whom are expected in the
United States. Thomas Burt is summoned to
the hotel ot the supposed Madam Dreasco. He
reads the play, is taken with it and purchases
it. However, the contract reads that Burt is to
leave the choice of a leading woman to the
Madam.
Later, after a most successful "first night,"
Burt discovers that the leading woman is none
other than Helen Lord, the girl he had once
discharged. The real Madam Dreasco sends
word to the theatrical manager and his leading
woman, that she hopes tor the girl's unqualified
success, and that the playwright who wrote
such a good play is certainly entitled to meet
the success he has achieved.
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A SAFE RISK (Feb. 26).— The cast: Bill
Hardluck (Sidney Smith) ; Joe inright (Ralph
McComas) ; Daisy Doolittle (Betty Nathan).
Written by C. B. Hoadley. Produced by Sidney
Smith.
The Hocum Accident Insurance Co. does a
land office business and the lame, the halt and
the blind who are in need of "safe risks" ap-
ply there for accident insurance. Joe Inright
draws $25.00 for a week's idemnity, and from
that hour on resolves to draw another indem-
nity if possible.
Bill Hardluck, attracted by the money drawn
by Joe, resolves to take out an accident insur-
ance policy. After he does so, needing ready
money, he does everything in his power to
experience an accident. He takes all kinds of
long chances, but is always saved in the nick
of time. Finally Bill is blown into the air by
dynamite and falls through the skylight into
a surgeon's operating room. When he is re-
leased, he is certainly in need of accident in-
surance and is hurried to the insurance office.
When he arrives he discovers that the Hocum
Accident Insurance Co. has been closed.
BIOGRAPH.
HIS MOTHER'S SON (Reissue No. S8— Feb.
21). — The cast: The mother (Jenny Lee); the
father (W. Chrystie Miller) ; the daughter (Mae
Marsh) ; the son (Walter Miller) ; an orphan
(Robert Harron) ; restaurant owner (Joseph
McDermott).
The quick-tempered masculine old woman has
a meek husband and two children who would
starve were it not for her efforts. When her
son comes home from a spree with the boys
she turns him out of doors. The excitement
induces an apoplectic stroke, and she dies.
Without her, the father and daughter soon are
helpless, and at last are evicted from the old
home. An orphan boy whom they have treated
kindly, casts in his lot with them. In the city
the three get work in a cheap restaurant, the
old man carrying a banner while his daughter
washes dishes and the orphan peels potatoes.
The latter often has to take the part of his
friends when the manager bullies them.
The old man's son has become a sailor, and
after a successful voyage he returns home. Two
girls give him a sailor's welcome, and he is
going off with them when, in the window of the
cheap restaurant, he sees' his father, an ob-
ject of ridicule to the passing crowd. Dashing
in, he pulls the old man out of the window and
makes short work of the manager when the lat-
ter interferes. In the kitchen the girl, who
has just been hectored by the manager, hears
the commotion. Her protector hears it also.
Both come into the dining room ani are car-
ried off in triumph by the sailor, who inherits
his mother's character and ability. The re-
united family sits down to a gorgeous dinner.
THE GUILT OF STEPHEN ELDRIDGE
(Three Parts — Feb. 23). — The cast: Stephen
Eldridge (Charles H. Mailes) ; William Eldridge
(G. Raymond Nye) ; John Gordon (Ivan
Christy) ; Doaiglas Gordon (Jack Mulhall) ;
Mrs. John Gordon (Adelaide Woods) ; Mr. Cur-
zon (Jack Drumeir) ; Eleanor Curzon (Vera
Sisson) ; Marie Abbot (Gretchen Hartman) ;
George Trask (Charles Perley).
False entries in the bank's books serve to
cover up the peculations of Stephen Eldridge,
the cashier, but the discovery of the fraud re-
sults in the imprisonment of John Gordon, the
paying teller. Gordon implores his wife to k^ep
his little son in ignorance of the disgrace, and
vows that he will clear his name some day.
Time passes, and Eldridge is made president
of the bank. About the same time Gordon Is
made a trusty in prison. He takes advantage
of his freedom to escape and makes his way to
on him to effect his getaway. Questioned as
to the source of the money, she replies that an
old friend of Gordon, who wishes to remain un-
known, sends her a monthly remittance through
a lawyer. Gordon half guesses the truth and
makes his way to Eldridge's home, where the
bank president, seeing him looking through a
window, believes it an aparition conjured up
by his guilty conscience. Gordon assumes the
disguise of a scissors grinder, and thus con-
trives to keep in close touch with his wife.
Douglas Gordon goes to college and there
meets the son of his father's betrayer. William
Eldridge is a dissolute junior, always In debt.
He has secretly married Marie Abbot, a show
girl, and she demands money. He goes to his
father and is severely lectured for his bad
habits. On the table he sees a memorandum
of his father's payments to Mrs. Gordon, and
uses this knowledge to force money from his
father. Later, at college, he quarrels with
Douglas Gordon over a game of cards and
taunts him : "You're the son of a thief, living
on my father's bounty." Douglas Is restrained
by the presence of the girl he loves — Eleanor
Curzon, daughter of Stephen Eldridge's old
friend. He departs to ask his mother If what
be has heard is true. When she tells him the
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Story, his one thought is lo establish his
father's innocence.
When William Eldridge taunts his father with
paying conscience money to the embezzler's
wife, John Gordon, in his disguise of a scissors-
grinder, is watching at the window and over-
hears the words. His son resolves to get po-
session of the incriminating document, and goes
to the Eldridge home late at night. His father
follows him at a distance.
Stephen Eldridge is giving a house party for
Eleanor. After the guests have retired, Eleanor
returns to the study in search of her liaud bag.
Hearing footsteps, she secrets herself in a closet.
William Eldridge enters the room and proceeds
to rob his father's safe. Marie has threatened
to reveal his marriage to his father, and, ren-
dered desperate he will stop at nothing to buy
her silence. He is interrupted by the entrance
of Douglas Gordon. The latter finds the safe
open and ransacks it. Eventually he finds, not
the paper he seeks, but a signed confession of
Stephen Eldridge's crime. As he turns to go.
William grapples with him, revolver in hand.
Eleanor screams, and the household is aroused.
Stephen Eldridge, entering, is shot by his son's
weapon. Police enter, and William charges
Douglas with burglary. But Eleanor intervenes
and accuses William as the thief. At this junc-
ture John Gordon enters, and Stephen Eldridge
looks into the face of the man he hag wronged.
Dying, hje backs up his written confession by a
declaration of his guilt.
VITAGRAPH.
HUGHEY, THE PROCESS SERVER— (Feb.
21). — The cast: Hughey (Hughie Mack); tftve
(Kate Price) ; Binks (William Shea) ; Flora
(Flora Finch) ; Spike (Robert Gaillardj. Au-
thor, Olive Flammer. Produced by Wally Van.
Hughey longs to be a sleuth, but is only a
poor process server. However, he has a chance
to try out his disguising abilities when he is
told to serve a process on Binks, who is noted
for his ability to elude service. Hughey has
an awful time, right from the start, for Kate.
Bink's wife, packs him off to Punxsutawney, to
escape the serving, and he leads Hughey a merry
chase. Binks hires Spike, an ex-pug, as his
personal bodyguard, and he proves an efficient
watch-dog when Hughey tries to serve papers
on him and Flora, an old maid, becomes struck
with his manly beauty and decides to marry
him.
Kate then takes a hand in proceedings, and
Hughey succeeds in cleverly securing Flora's
unconscious aid in serving his process upon
Binks. As the old maid hands Binks the fatal
papers she learns for the first time that he is
married, and Hughey, listening outside, falls
into the room with a crash at the news. Spike
throws them both out, but Flora, now thor-
oughly enraged, trips him up and she and
Hughey sit on their fallen enemy's chest and
pledge their troth of life-long fidelity and love.
FREDDY'S NARROW ESCAPE (Feb. 25).
The cast: Freddy (William Dangmau) ; Maria
(Helen Gurney) ; Rose Green (Daisy Devere) :
Judge Green (Frank Currier); Minister
(William Lytell, Jr), Author, Edward Mon-
tague. Produced by Frank Currier.
Judge Green, typical small-town aristocrat,
has strong objections to Freddy for a son-in-
law, and appoints Aunt Maria, his maiden sis-
ter, as guardian of Rose, his daughter. Freddy
happens to do a favor for Aunty before she
knows who he is and pretending to be taken
with her, pays a visit to her home, but man-
ages to quietly slip an explanatory note to Rose.
He makes violent love to the old maid and she
thinks he is going to marry her. When he
whistles outside at dark, she thinks Freddy has
come for her. She locks Rose in her room, and
heavily veiled, goes out to meet Freddy. He
does not recognize her and carries her off to
the minister's.
At the ministers he is dumbfounded to con-
front the angry judge, and still more dazed
when aunty lifts her veil. Rose, meanwhile,
has escaped and followed the couple and she
arrives there just as Freddy desperately leaps
out the window into her arms. He is caught,
however, and Rose, refusing to Ifsten to his ex-
planation, Freddy breaks away and runs for
life, pursued by the determined Aunty, while
the judge leads Rose home by the tar.
past. She tells him she has prayed for this
monu-nt during all the years. Ana the repent-
ant man folds her in his arms. A year later
he no longer scolfs at the Bible, but plans with
Nellie a great future for their infant son.
THE ROAD OF MANY TURNINGS (Broad-
way Star Feature — Three Parts— Feb. 26.) The
cast: Myrtle and Edna (Leah Baird) ; Mrs.
Wagner (Louise Beaudet) ; Mr. Wagner (Van
Dyke Brooke) ; Harry Anderson (E. A. Turner) ;
Walter Irving (Kalman Matus) ; Carl Whit-
man (Walter McGrail) ; Frank Norman (Gerald
Gordon); Jonesy (Arthur Robinson). Aul'or,
Leah Baird. Produced by Van Dyke Brooke.
Myrtle and Edna are twin sisters. Myrtle is
incorrigible, while Edna is sweet and lovable.
Upon getting mixed up in a wild escapade at a
cabaret, as a result of which Frank Norman is
seriously injured in a fight, Myrtle leaves town
at night with Carl Whitman. Her family, un-
able to endure the disgrace, also moves to a
different city. A year later, Edna is courted by
Harry Anderson and Walter Irving, both of
whom are deeply in love with her. She loves
and accepts Harry, and Walter swears re-
venge. Edna's father has Insisted that she keep
all knowledge of her twin sister from her hus-
band, and when Walter meets Myrtle he gets
an idea.
He sends Edna a note, purporting to come
from her sister, asking her to come and see her
alone. In this manner he succeeds in getting
her in a compromising position. He then has
Harry come to a certain restaurant where the
latter sees Myrtle — whom Harry thinks is his
wife because of the resemblance^in a tender at-
titude with Carl. In a frenzy he shoots her and
escapes. Edna meanwhile escapes from the
room where Walter has locked her in, and
goes home. Harry is stunned at her appear-
ance, for he believes he has shot her at the
restaurant.
Rushing out of the house he gives himself
up to the police, and in the morning explana-
tions clear up everything, and Harry and Edna
are reunited In peace and happiness. Myrtle
recovers from her wound and, a changed woman,
as a result of her experiences, begs forgiveness
of Edna and Harry — which is granted — and mar-
ries Carl. The Road of Many Turnings has at
last straightened out into the broad highway
of virtue and happiness.
LUBIN,
THE REPENTANT (Feb. 21).— The cast:
George Austin (L. C. Shumway) ; Frank Graves
(Jay Morley) ; Hardin (George Borrell) ;
Edythe Martin (Velma Whitman) ; Nellie (Ele-
nor Belvins) ; Wiley, her father (Melvin Mayo).
Written and directed by Leon D. Kent.
Among the students of a large university are
George Austin and Frank Graves. Austin is
wealthy, whereas Graves has to work nights in
a cafe to pay his tuition. One night Graves re-
proves a number of boisterous students in the
cafe for their actions, and they attack him out-
side. Austin comes to his assistance, and a
bond of friendship is formed between the two
men. Austin falls desperately in love with
Edythe Martin, the university flirt, and be-
comes engaged to her. When he finds her flirt-
ing in the cafe, he works himself into a frenzy,
and Edythe scornfully leaves him. Austin goes
home with Graves, and in his rage, denounces
the Almighty and the world in general. Graves,
who is very pious, begs Austin not to speak so,
and the result is a breach in the friendship.
Austin soon develops into a pronounced atheist.
In the middle of the term Austin receives
word that his father is dead, and he leaves col-
lege. Life in New York bores him after a while,
and when the opportunity comes for him to visit
a Western ranch, which is part of his father's
estate, he welcomes it. The western life ap-
peals to him, and he gradually forgets the past
after he meets Nellie, a charming girl. He
falls in love with her. and one day she accepts
him, not knowing of his scorn for religion.
Only when Austin tells Nellie she will have to
give up her religion does she realize the type
nf man she is going to marry, and then she
e:ives him his ring. Austin gives vent to his
rage again, and leaves Nellie broken-hearted.
Back East. Graves follows his religious incli-
nations by entering the priesthood. The years
pass. Nellie has become a nurse, and Austin
has often regretted his action. He visits the
East on business and meets with a serious acci-
dent. When he recovers consciousness, it is to
find Nellie bending over him. He stretches out
his arms to her and then remembers his un-
worthiness. Nellie impresses upon him the work
of God in bringing them together again, and
Austin finally sees the light. He asks for a
priest, and Graves is summoned. There is a
pathetic reunion of the old friends. Austin re-
covers, and asks Nellie if she can forget the
FOUR ^NARRATIVES (Two Parts— Feb. 22).
The cast: Corridon (R. H. Gray); Phil Lessey
(W. E. Parsons) ; Diamond (George Routh) ;
Walter (George W. Chase) ; Mary (Velma Whit-
man) ; Morrill (Norman Napier). Written by
Marc Ediiiund Jones. Produced by Paul M.
Powell.
One afternoon Corridon, the detective, is at
home. Phil Lessy, an Internal Revenue officer,
is shown in, and, asking Corridon for his help,
proceeds to relate an experience — the first nar-
rative.
Hunting moonshiners in the mountains, Phil
learns to love Mary, who is also loved by Dia-
mond, an educated young moonshiner and bad
man. On the day that PTiil plans to raid
them, Diamond receives a mysterious note and
plans to leave for the city. Attempting to force
Mary to go with him, he is compelled to shoot
at her father who starts for him. Her father
falls, and Mary joins the party leaving to raid
the moonshiners. Diamond escapes and the only
clue Phil finds is half of a note that apparenlly
is from A fellow law-breaker seeking to obtain
a hidden fortune. As both Phil and Mary's
father are wounded, Mary conceives the notion
of leaving herself to hunt for Diamond. She
does not return and Phil obtains a leave of
absence, comes to the city men* ioned in the
note, and learns of Corridon from his own
sister.
Corridon is smiling as Phil concludes and
goes to the safe and gets the other half of the
note. Morrill, a wealthy clubman, is called In
and he relates, at Corridon's request, the second
narrative. He explains that his brother, Walter,
was wild, got in bad company at college, and
was expelled. He explains further that when
their father died a large part of the fortune was
hidden in cash and never found, and that so,
when he began to discover systematic vandalism
in his home, he knew that Walter was behind
it, and so called Corridon in on the case.
Corridon takes up the story, making the third
narrative. He tells that he found the other half
of the note in the home of Morrill and that
they went to an address given there, but found
only a young married couple, and were baffled
without further clue. But Phil now recognizes
Diamond and Mary from the description, and
the police are sent to bring them in.
Mary is persuaded to tell her story. She
found no clues in the city until this very day,
when she witnessed Phil taking a woman to his
arms, and then, crushed at his apparent perfidy,
she meets Diamond and is persuaded to go to his
apartment with him while he pleads his love.
While there word Is sent up that the police are
downstairs and Diamond tells Mary that the
only way she can avoid arrest and scandal is to
marry him. She consents, and so was just
the bride of a moment when Morrill and Cor-
ridon saw them. Mary Is then crushed when
Phil explains that the woman was his sister,
and was advising him to see Corridon.
But in the meantime, a trap has been set for
Walter, and the police bring him in. Morrill
is angered when he sees that Walter is dis-
guised as a priest, and when Mary learns that
it is a disguise she cries out, for it was Walter
that has married her to Diamond, and so she Is
free after all.
THE REDEMPTION OF HELENS (Three
Parts— Feb. 24 ) . The cast : Charles Stuart
(L. C. Shumway) ; John Allen ((Jeorge Routh) ;
Joshua Trent (W. J. Spencer) ; Helene (Helen
Wolcott) ; Mary (May Cruze) ; Mrs. Storey
(Ann Bronti) ; Mose Roson, theatrical man-
ager (Melvin Mayo) : A Mfllionaire (Benjamin
Hopkins). Written by Julian Louis Lamothe.
Produced by Edward Sloman.
In a small town lives Helene Trent with
whom John Allen is in love. Thinking only of
herself and her career, ^he hastens her father's
death and uses her legacy to go on the stage.
John bids her goodbye, hoping that she will re-
turn to him. He does not notice that Helene's
younger sister, Mary, Is deeply in love with
him. Helene dances at a banquet and meets a
young artist and theatrical manager. Stuart,
the artist, falls in love with her and she accepts
his money and attentions. Stuart is soon In
debt, and works overtime, straining his eyes.
A doctor is called and Charles' eyes are band-
aged, the doctor warning him that blindness may
result If the bandages are removed before six
weeks.
During her visits Stuart has come to recog-
nize the sound of Helene's heels in the hall.
The manager becomes her friend and features
her in a production, which is "tried out on the
dog" in Helene's home city. After trying to in-
duce Helene to return, Stuart receives a stinging
letter from her. in which she tells of how she
makes a fool of the men.
Opening night arrives. Helene has a talk with
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February 26, 1916
the manager in her dressing room. Stuart is
admitted to the theater and overhears her de-
clare her love for the manager. Stuart deter-
mines to see the man, and tearing otit his band-
ages, he holdly enters the dressing room. Then
ensues a story scene helween Helene and Stuart.
He shows her the letter which she sent him.
She goads him into a frenzy, he proceeds to
choke her, and then throws her to the floor,
where she lies still. He stoops over her and,
believing he has killed her, rushes from the
theater. The manager returns and discovers
Helene, just as John Allen, and Mary arrived
at the stage door. They rush in and discover
Helene as they think, dead. But Helene opens
her eyes. John discovers the letter that Helene
sent Stuart and reads it and realizes just what
kind of a girl Helene is. He tells Helene that she
is not fit to be Mary's sister. Stuart becomes
blind. Helene wanders all night and finally
comes to his studio. Helene enters and un-
burdens Stuart's mind as to her death. Then
he tells her of his affliction. Helene is horri-
fied, then all her womanhood and affection for
him comes to the surface and she takes him into
her arms.
while held in the power of the electricity. Bud,
happy in the possession of rubber gloves, en-
joys the big laugh.
BILLIE'S REVENGE (Feb. 26). The cast:
Mrs. Boyd (Clara Lambert) ; Aunt Molly (Car-
rie Reynolds) ; Tom, Billie's chum (Clarence
Jay Elmer) ; Billie (Billie Reeves). Written
by Daniel Ellis. Produced by Earl Metcalfe.
Billie Boyd's mother goes awa^ on a trip.
Billie decides to give a series of poker parties
during her absence, hut he receives a postal
saying that his Aunt Molly is coming on a visit.
Billie telegraphs to his mother to come home
and then goes to the club. He tells the boys
of his disappointment, but decides to give a
poker party that night. The boys plan that
Tom, Billie's chum, shall dress up exactly as
Billie has described his aunt.
The party is in full swing when the bell
rings. Billie opens the door and tries to keep
his aunt (Tom) out of the room, but she fol-
lows him in scolding. The boys depart and
"aunty" follows Billie all over the house. He
finally gets her in her room after she has pes-
tered the life out of him wflh her attentions.
Towards morning Billie gets up and tiptoes to
"aunty's" room and is amazed to see Tom lying
in bed. He writes a note to William the butler,
saying, "When you get this be on the lookout.
Aunt Molly has arrived and is a dangerous
lunatic. Cold water is the best if she gets vio-
lent. Don't let her escape. I will come with a
doctor and nurse." He then goes out.
The next morning Billie's real aunt, wh'o Is
much younger than Billie, arrives. As she is
about to step into a taxi Billie passes. He is
very much attracted to her. Aunt Molly ar-
rives at the house and the cook shows her up
stairs. William discovers the note and he and
the cook lock the house securely and then at-
tach a hose to the faucet and they place buckets
of water in convenient places. Billie deter-
mines to enter the house unseen and climbs
into Molly's room. She screams for help.
William and the cook hear the cry and as Bill
comes flying downstairs he gets the full bene-
fit of the hose. He then falls over a bucket of
water. Billie explains the mistake about Aunt
Molly to the cook and sends her upstairs to
help her. The bell rings and the boys all come
in and Billie has to explain matters. Molly
hangs over the banister, listening, convulsed
with laughter. Billie's mother then appears and
she cannot see the funny side of the situation
until Molly comes running down, throws her
arms around her sister and Intercedes for
Billie. Billie is very much surprised to see
Aunt Molly, the pretty girl who attracted his at-
tention at the depot, and he falls on his knees
In thankfulness and adoration.
KALEM.
HAM TAKES A CHANCE (Feb. 15).— The
cast; Ham f Lloyd V. Hamilton! : Bud (Bud
Duncan) ; Mile. Dalnte (Lthel Teare) ; Prof.
Nonnarell (Gus Leonard) : Enh. (.Tack Mac-
Dermott). Produced bv William Beaudlne.
Ham and Bud get lobs In Prof. Nonpareil's
road show. Bud's job is to exercise Ethel's
sn:.kes. while Ham becomes the assistant of
Prof. Nonpareil, a knife-throwing artist. When
the professor is taken 111 Ham takes his place,
while he makes Bud the target. Ham Is a
wizard at throwing the glistening steel — for-
tunately for Bud.
A MOLAR MIX-UP (Feb. 16).— Je cast: Dr.
R. H. Pull (Jack MacDermott): His bride (Ethel
Teare! ; Assistant (Bud Duncan) • Mrs. Nogg
(Mvrta Sterling): Her husband (Gus Leonard),
Author. C. Dotv Hobart. Produced by William
Beaudlne.
As a dentist's assistant Bud Is up to his old
blundering vrays. There haven't been enough
mix-ups in this comedv due to jealous wives
and husbands so Bud has to -^o and mix the
electric wires so that every bit of metal in the
house is charged with current — and soon every
person in the house is dancing a painful jig
THE GUIDING HAND (Feb. 18).— The oast:
Stanton Garrett (Robert Ellis) ; Paul Garrett
(Arthur Albe^tson) : Gridley (Richard Purdon) ;
olive Leslie (Dallas Tyler). Author, Howard
Irving Young. Producer, Robert Elli\
Gridley has served the Garrett's, father and
sons, for forty years so that bis heart grIeveB
to see Stanton becoming a money-grubbing ner-
vous wreck and Paul a weak-kneed, though
good-natured, spendthrift. Paul is about to
marry Olive, a woman of the world, and Stan-
ton, though he knows her past, maintains silence
Ibecause of a clause in the will that deprives
either son of his share in the Garrett estate
should he marry before thirty.
Gridley appeals to his better nature, and after
a grim struggle with himself he listens to the
servant whom In recent years he had come to
think a doddering old nuisance. Paul declares
that the money is nothing to him and that
Olive will stand by him. but that worldly per-
son soon changes her mind. Awakened to his
folly Paul sees that Stanton also has lost lis
sneering blase manner, and the years roli back
as the two brothers once more reunited romp
about the faithful Gridley.
down. The old man is very grateful. Amy
Broadstreet becomes very enthused in her char-
ity work and asks her father to finance a
model tenement which she plans to build.
Broadstreet sends his agent to buy the most
suitable site possible. The agent tries to buy
the tenement owned by the old man whom Nat
defended. When he refuses to sell, the agent
sends a gangster to put him out of the way.
This is accomplished, but before dying the old
man apparently a pauper, writes a will leaving
his fortune of $1,000,000 to Nat, the only per-
son in the world who had ever befriended him.
THE PERILOUS SWING (No. 67 of the
"Hazards of Helen" — Feb. 19). — The cast: The
Operator at Lone Point (Helen Gibson) ■ The
Sheriff (Clarence Burton); "Red" Purdy
(Franklin Hall). Author, 0. Doty Hobart.
Producer, James Davis.
Helen is enjoying a ride on her horse,
"Hazard," after her day's work, when news
comes that "Red" Purdy and his aides are
escaping after making a big haul. When the
automobile in which they are escaping breaks
down they take to a handcar. Helen pursues
them down the track while the Sheriff and his
posse set out to head them off on a short cut.
The gang reaches the drawbridge and after
crossing bind the bridgetender and laise the
bridge to prevent Helen from following.
Momentarily baffled, she suddenly bethinks
herself of her lariat. Tossing a noose around
the end of the bridge girder, she spurs the
horse from under her and then swings out
through space to the op-^osite bank of the river.
The crooks have taken to their handcar again,
but Helen reaches the bank in time to board
the express and continue the pursuit. Needless
to say, "Red" Purdy and his aides are finally
brought to justice.
ESSANAY.
"GOLD DUST" (Two parts— Feb. 15). The
cast: John Strang (John Cossar) ; Flo Dickson
(Nell Craig) ; Jimmy, her sweetheart (Edmund
F. Cobb) ; Edward Dickson, head bookkeeper
(Thomas Commerford) ; O'Rear, the junior
partner (Patrick Calhoun).
John Strang, head of the firm of Strang &
Co., is ordered away for a rest by his physician.
He sailed for South America, leaving O'Rear
his junior partner, in charge of the business.
O'Rear immediately discharges all the old em-
ployes and replaces them with young blood.
Among those discharged Is Edward Dickson,
who has been head bookkeeper for 30 years. He
becomes ill and is slowly pining away ; as a re-
sult of his dismissal. Flo Dickson, the oflSce
favorite, and Jimmy, the stenographer, who is
in love with her, risk their positions with the
firm by writing a letter to the old man telling
him to return to work, signing the president's
name. Almost certain that he will not recover
they wish to make his last hours happy ones.
He begins to recover. About this time O'Rear
closes a contract with a construction company,
the heads of which are crooks. John Strang
returns from South America Just in time to
save his firm from bankruptcy. He tells O'Rear
the old employes knew the record of this con-
struction company and bad they been at work,
would have blocked the deal. Strang then noti-
fies all the old employes to return to work, in-
cluding Thomas Dickson, Flo and Jimmy are
saved.
"POLITENESS PAYS" (Three parts— Feb.
19). The cast: Nat Holsom (John Junior);
Amos Broadstreet, a millionaire (John Cossar) ;
Amy Broadstreet, his daughter (Betty Brown) ;
Mrs. Holsom, Nat's mother (Marion Skinner).
Nat Holsom Is sick for the first time In his
life. Being his mother's only means of sup-
port, their funds are soon exhausted and they
face starvation. About this time Amy Broad-
street. daughter of a millionaire, decides to take
up charity work. By chance she happens In
the tenement where Nat and his mother live.
Seeing their pitiful condition, she orders fTJod
and coal for them. Nat Improves and is soon
well enough to be out. While taking a walk,
he sees a gang of boys abusing an old man.
In his weakened condition he strikes the leader
KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATURE
THE BIG BROTHER (Three Parts— Feb. 11) .
— John Harrison, U. S. Consul, on a small imag-
inary island, probably around the Hawaiian
Islands, returns home on leave of absence. His
mind is filled with thoughts of one Violet
Hempstead. A friend of his. Henley, has just
married a native woman and he is disgusted.
At home in Virginia, he proposes to the girl
only to find she is engaged to his younger
brother Billie. Discouraged, he decides to return
and Billie begs to go along. He has his way
eventually.
Billie meets Ollle, a native girl, she saves his
life, and he falls in love with her. John, think-
ing of Violet, does all in his power to break this
up. Finally, learning BllUe Is going to marry
the girl, John marries Ollie, to save his brother
for Violet. Meanwhile comes word John's
mother has died, and Billie returns home with-
out bidding John goodbye. When Billie returns,
Violet returns his ring as she finds it was
John she lov:d. Billie, rather relieved, goes
away on a visit. Meanwhile, John, hopeless
in the depths of despair, has resigned as Con-
sul and is sharing a home with Ollie, although
not living with her. Ollie tries all her wilcS
on John but to no effect.
Violet, not knowing of John's marriage, de-
cides to go to him. She does and lands there
at night. On the same night John has given
up last hold on respect and broken down bar-
riers; savagely he holds Ollie in his arms when
he hears Violet outside talking to Henley. He
rushes out, as in a dream sees the girl, and not
telling her of Ollie takes her to another cot-
tage and says he will talk with her in the morn-
ing. Ollie meanwhile follows with a gun, but
Henley suspicions and follows her. In a strug-
gle Henley is shot and later Ollie. John tells
Violet that Ollie was his wife and girl shrinks
from him in loathing, but Henley, who Is
dying, tells her true state of afi:air3 and later
she and John are united.
GIRL OF THE WEST (Three parts— Feb. 18).
— Nora, or the tomboy, as she is called, lives
alone with her dissolute and drunken father in
an old tumbled down shanty. Father is killed
in a fight by Jim Lopez and afterward when
Lopez attempts to make love to the Tomboy she
threatens to kill him. She meets Tom Avery, a
well groomed, wealthy college man, who is the
silent owner of Bar Z Ranch, and Tom becomes
interested in her. She applies for a job cow-
punchin, after her father's death and after argu-
ment gets it, and proves herself as good if not
better than the men.
Meanwhile Mrs. Byrne Grahame, a wealthy
society woman living with her daughter, Lillian,
and son, Harry, traces her brother ( Nora's
father) and Nora to Red Gulch and sends the
attorney for them. Nora wanders out one night
and encounters Lopez, he makes violent love
to her, and the girl, furious, takes out her gun
and shoots him, thinking she has killed him.
Tom coming on the scene takes her home and
goes back to look for Lop&z. Morson, the attor-
ney, arrives meanwhile and Nora goes away
with him, leaving only a note for Tom. She
fully believes she has murdered Lopez.
Two years elapse and Nora returns to her
aunt's house, a polished young woman. Harry
falls in love with her but on the evening Nora
is presented at the ball, she meets Tom, who is
Lillian's fiance. They fall in love again but it
is Nora who says they must break it off because
of Lillian. A few weeks elapse and one day at
the country club. Nora in her polo togs, sees
Tom again. A wild horse, a mankiller. Is brought
out and Nora decides to ride it. Tom. in an-
guish, forbids her to ride it, confessing publicly
his love for her. Lillian overhears it and Is
furious. Nora, however, catching Lillian's look,
brings the whip down on the horse and it seem-
ingly runs away.
Tom, of course, as Nora expected, pursues her.
At a safe distance she slides off the horse and
when Tom comes up, he finds her lying face
down and thinks she is dead. As he flings him-
self down beside her. she starts laughing and
explains her ruse. He gathers her In his arms
and they hide behind a tree trunk, like two
mischievous children while Lillian and Harry
go past them. Of course, happy ending clinch,
etc.
WHO KNOWS (Three parts— Feb. 25>.— Gil-
bert, an elderly jnan and gambling partner of
Dick, is startled by a shot in the next room. He
rushes In to find Dick standing over the body of
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a man whom he has just shot and killed wtile
intoxicated. Gilbert, conversant with police and
their ways, realizes flight would be futile until
Dick has sobered. The shot has alarmed hotel
guests, who are at the door trying to ascertain
the cause of the disturbance. Gilbert conceals
the body in the bathroom and closes the door.
Assuming a provoked mood, he admits hotel
manager and house detectives and offers an
excuse that Dick is drunk.
After Dick has sobered, Gilbert informs him
of his crime. He is horrified. They effect a
daring escape and later meet in a distant city.
Gilbert's only motive, although an accessory
after the fact, is to protect Dick from appre-
hension. The eye of the law, however, never
sleeps. A detective becomes suspicious of Gil-
bert, and Gilbert sensing the condition, again
makes his escape, likewise taking Dick with
him. They seek safety in boarding at the home
of Myra, formerly employed at the hotel from
which Gilbert made his second escape.
Time develops friendship and gratitude, Dick
having protected Myra in time of danger, which
develops into deeper sentiment. Dick, realizing
the stain on his hand, does not permit his love
for the girl to belittle his crime. It is here his
life undergoes a change. The girl's purity and
influence seem to open to him a new world. But
his yearning for an existence commensurate with
the girl's idealism is blackened by his crime of
the past. All this Gilbert sees and understands.
It proves an inception for Gilbert to make a
noble sacrifice. He realizes his, Gilbert's, life
Is nearing sundown, while Dick, whose life has
been with a rough element, has just passed the
development of maturity. Then follows a stir-
ring chase on the trail of the gamblers by the
detectives, ending in the capture of Gilbert, who
shoulders the crime, and convicing Dick for the
girl's sake in his Innocence. Dick later vfsits
Gilbert in Jail, forgives Gilbert for the "lie."
Gilbert reflects that perhaps the Lord will un-
derstand and forgive — "Who knows?"
for the explosion. After they reach the street
in safety, their attention is called to Ethel on
the upper floor and Pokes proves his nerve by
aashing into the house and saving the girl at
the peril of his life.
VIM.
ONE TOO MANY (Feb. 17).— Plump, a care-
free bachelor, after a stormy night, awakes to
find a letter from his rich uncle, stating that he
is going to pay him a visit in order to meet
his wife and baby. Plump who has been get-
ting an Income for this mythical wife and baby,
is frantic. He employs Runt, the Janitor, and
also seeks the services of Doris, an actress, to
get him the much needed frau and kidlet.
Runt scurries around and corrals a bunch of
babies. A male friend of the actress searches
the apartment house for a child, a series of
complications arise in which one baby answers
the purpose of all the parties who are trying
to help Plump. Plump, in order to play safe,
persuades Madame Nitouch, a French woman,
to pose as his wife for the afternoon. Runt
also commands his wife to help out Plump.
Mrs. Newlywed. who needs $50.00 to pay for a
new dress also agrees to be his wife. The time
Is near at hand for the uncle to arrive.
The baby has disappeared from Plump's room
and Runt is forced to be the baby. The uncle,
who Is near-sighted, arrives. The deception is
proving a success when the uncle asks to see
the wife. To Plump's horror the three women
make their a-'iearance at the same time. The
uncle 2-ets wise and Plump is on the verge of
losing his income when Doris, the actress, who
is an old flame of the uncle, arrives. The
uncle acknowledges defeat, gives Plump a fat
check and hikes back home, while Plump and
Runt divide the spoils.
PLUCK AND LUCK (Feb. 18). —When Pokes,
a plumber, is dispossessed from his humble
place of business owing to his inability to pay
his rent, he accepts the invitation from a neigh-
bor, the piano tuner, to share his store. Jabb's
wife is socially ambitious, and to advance her-
self into the ranks of the elite of her native
city has decided to give a musicale at her
home. In order to have the piano in excellent
condition for the great event she sends Ethel,
her daughter, to notify the tuner to come and
inspect the piano.
During this time, Jabbs by his overbearing
manner has Incurred the hostility of two anar-
chists, tenants in one of his houses. To avenge
themselves on their landlord they manage to
hide a time clock bomb in the piano at Jabbs*
home. When Ethel arrives at the piano tuner's
she finds only Pokes present and he Is so smit-
ten with her charms that he cannot resist the
desire to impersonate the tuner as he realizes
that he will have an opportunity to make
Ethel's acouaintance.
On Ethel's arrival home she surprises the
anarchists at their nefarious work and is seized
by them and carried upstairs where they
have her bound and helpless. t:*okes' attempt
to tune the piano is a dismal failure for he
succeeds in demolishing all parts of It until he
finds the bomb hidden in the inside. He calls
the attention of Jabbs to the bomb, driving both
Jabbs and his wife In a frenzy of fear as the
clock lacks only a few seconds of the time set
BUNGLES ENFORCES THE LAW (Feb. 24).
— Owing to the disturbed financial affairs in
their respective countries, three impoverished
noblemen. Counts Boolum of Germany, Pierre of
France and Shamus of Ireland, decide to marry
the daughter of the wealthy Mayor of Mudton.
The local police, distinguished for their absolute
lack of even the smallest grain of intelligence,
have failed in their efforts to drive the for-
eigners from the town and their worthy chief
wires for the world-famed Bungles to bring his
mighty brain to bear on the problem. The latter
arrives in a cloud of mystery, electricity and
uncertainty and forthwith lives up to his name
by arresting the Mayor and placing him in the
calaboose. The three rivals unfortunately choose
the same hour for their proposal and challenged
to mortal combat fly through the air.
At last Bungles gets on the trail. He gath-
ers his forces and arrives on the field of battle
in time to become a billet for the first shot fired.
Undaunted, however, he surrounds the com-
batants and marches both them and the girl off
to jail, where all are jammed in to keep the
now frothing Mayor company. Leaving his val-
iant force on guard, he, almost bursting with
pride, hurries off to tell the chief of his success.
Fortunately for the prisoners, the jail is very
old and rickety and they walk off with It. Scared
to death, the guards dash off to tell of the es-
cape.
Mad with rage, Bungles pursues, catches up
with his quarry as it walks on to the ferryboat
which is just pulling out. Resourceful as ever.
Bungles orders his men to pull hack the boat.
They try but the ferry wins and they are on
the point of being dragged into the water when
Bungles grasps the rope and with a superhu-
man effort pulls the boat back to the slip. Pride
once again proves his fate, for as he poses to
receive the admiration of^his followers, the boat
again departs. This time. Bungles' effort is too
late and the whole force is dragged into the
water. Spitting out teeth, water and revenge.
Bungles manages to hang on to the side of the
boat and on its arrival at the opposite side,
climbs over and strides to the calaboose. Hor-
rors, he opens the door, only to find that the
prisoners have escaped. Hardly believing his
eyes, he enters the jail. A flash of golden hair
dashes from behind and Bungles finds himself
locked in and looking at him from the outside,
la the mischievous face of his erstwhile captive.
LOVE AND LATHER (Feb. 25).— Spook, the
harder, is in despair because he is unable to
accompany his friend on a fishing trip owing
to the fact that he has nobody to take care of
the shop during his absence. In looking about
for a substitute, he chances to see Pokes, the
street cleaner, and mistaking Pokes' white wing
suit for barber's clothes, he tries to press him
into service for the day. Pokes is willing to
accept the offer once he catches sight of Spook's
daughter. Ethel, the manicurist of the shop,
under whose charms he immediately succumbs.
The unfortunate customers who happen to fall
into the none too gentle hands of Pokes suffer
all kinds of tortures, even Ethel herself receiv-
ing rather rough usage from him. Pokes is
notified by the police to be on the look-out for
a desperate convict who has recently escaped
from jail, and whose chief mark of identifica-
tion is the absence of one-half of his mustache.
The police realize that the convict will head
for a barber shop as soon as possible in order
to remove the tell-tale half of his mustache, so
hence after the warning to Pokes, they set In
to watch the shop. The police warning gives
Pokes the Idea of securing revenge on Jabbs,
Ethel's sweetheart, whose face is adorned by a
beautiful hirsute growth of which both he and
Ethel are inordinately fond. Finding Jabbs
asleep in the barber chair, Pokes seizes the
opportunity to shave off one half of his rival's
mustache.
This incident succeeds in getting Jabbs very
much in wrong with the police who happen to
see him walking from the shop and give chase.
In the station house Jabbs finds Spook and his
pal who have also been arrested on the charge
of fishiUEc on private grounds, and for a time
things look black for the unfortunate trio, until
the real convict who has been arrested in the
meantime, is brought in. On being cleared of
the charges, Jabbs accompanies Spook home
where they wreak the full vengeance upon Pokes
for the trouble that he has brought upon them.
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TURTLE DOVES (Feb. 23).— Jack proposes
to Maisie, who accepts him. Maisie's father
overhears and intervenes. He tells Jack to get
a job. adding that if Maisie really wants him,
she will wait. Jack goes abroad, gold-digging,
makes a fortune and returns in five years. He
calls on Maisie to see if she has waited for him.
Maisie asks how he has filled in the years, and
Jack tells her his story, illustrated by the cam-
era.
"At first I thought the life a hard one, but,
after a long spell, struck luck. Then I got a
bad fever, through over-worli and exposure. A
neighbor's daughter saved my life by careful
nursing, and when my strength returned, 1 went
back to work, made a pile, sold my claim, came
home, and here I am."
Jack now asks Maisie to tell him her own
experiences, and Maisie replies, also illustrated
by the camera: "Weil, when you had gone, I
was very miserable, my health suffered tre-
mendously, hut the doctor was most kind and
attentive, and even when I was convalescent,
he continued calling."
Maisie adds, as an afterthought: "Oh, yes —
and afterwards I married him." She continues:
"But, Jack, dear, I'm sure you won't mind
that."
Jack, immensely relieved, laughs and replies:
"Not in the least, dear, for I am married also!"
Here Jack's wife — the girl who had nursed him,
of course — enters and is introduced to J*iaisie ;
and Maisie's husband, entering at the same
time, is introduced to Jack. All laugh heartily
as the scene fades out.
IMP.
I'LL GET HER YET (Two parts— Feb. 25).—
The cast: Harry Lightfoot (Fat Rooney) ; Ter-
ence Tightwad (Dan Duffy) ; Marion, his daugh-
ter (Marion Bentj ; Sallie SJappus, the maW
(Jane Bernoudy) ; Slim, hell hop (Victor Po-
tel) ; Fat, bell hop (Ed. Sedgwick) ; Miss Mag-
neto (Eileen Sedgwick). Written and produced
by Roy Clements.
Terence Tightwad does not approve of the at-
tentions paid his daughter, Marion, by Harry
Lightfoot. Neither does "Murphy," the family
dog. "Murphy" and old TightA^ad show their
displeasure at Harry's insistence on visiting the
Tightwad home by combining in a "free-for-all"
fight with him, from which Harry emerges
"third best."
When old Tightwad spirits Marion away to
a nearby resort hotel, Harry picks up the love
trail, and, following, finds employment as a
bell-hop at the same hotel.
Overcoming all the hazards of the militant
father's objections, Harry finally escapes In a
spectacular manner with Marion, leaving father
and the dog to fight it out among themselves.
LKO
DADS DOLLARS AND DIRTY DOINGS
(Two parts — Feb. 27). — The cast: The Country
Girl (Alice Howell) ; Her Sweetheart (Dick
Smith) ; The Vulture (Phillip Dunham).
Lonesome Lizzie read so much about the joys
of city life that she was tempted to steal a
little of father's money and journey to the
great city. As usual though with a country
girl, she had hardly arrived in the city before
she fell into the enemies' hands, who soon re-
lieved her of her little hoard and left her on a
park bench to sleep off the effects of the deadly
drug.
Lizzie awoke with a start to find a rough
policeman pounding her on her feet. She de-
parted a sad girl and soon found the enemy
who only laughed at her and turned her over
to an officer, charging her with vagrancy. Along
about this time father died from the effects of
his daughter's sudden departure and the papers
were full of the death and fortune left to Lizzie'
One of the vultures recognized the picture of
Lizzie and soon rescued her from prison in or-
der to claim a part of the fortune. How the
country lover came to the rescue and the fight
he had to get her away from the vultures makes
a thrilling story.
GOLD SEAL.
The DUPE (Three parts— Feb. 22).— The
cast : Herbert (Herbert Rawlinson) ; Jennie
(Agnes Vernon) ; Reno Kate (Miss Wright) :
Fog Wing (Barney Furey) ; Sing (Jack Pierce).
Written by Jas Dayton. Produced by William
Worthington.
Herbert and his mother, poor but honest peo-
ple, live in a cheap tenement section of the
town. Herbert works in a factory and they are
comparatively comfortable and happy. Titaes
get hard, however, and the factory closes down.
Herbert tries elsewhere for employment but
fails to get work. The landlord has threatened
to dispossess them. Desperate, Herbert goes
that night to a tough saloon. A well dressed
stranger, supposedly wealthy, but who in reality
is an opium smuggler, asks him to deliver a
suit case at a certain street and for the service
hands him five dollars. Herbert, delighted at
the chance to earn some money, accepts the suit
suit case and leaves.
Meanwhile the address given him by the
stranger has been raided for an opium den, the
police are waiting and seize Herbert as an ac-
complice. Having opium in his possession, he
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iB convicted at a speedy trial and sentenced to
the penitentiary. The shock of his arrest and
conviction kills the mother. Herbert swears re-
venge on the law.
A year later, Herbert, released from prison,
comes to the city and takes up his life in the
filums of Chinatown. Jennie, a little girl of
the city, clerks in one of the Chinese curio
stores. Herbert meets her and admires her.
Foo Wing, a wealthy Chinamnn of the neigh-
borhood, also admires her and arranges with
Reno Kate, a procuress of the neighborhood,
to get the girl. Foo Wing arranges with the
owner of the curin store to fire Jennie ; he does
so and Reno Kate follows her to the employ-
ment office and offers her a position in her own
house
Herbert misses the girl but cannot learn ol
her whereabouts. That night Herbert in escap-
ing from a police raid overhears Jennie scream,
as she fights Reno Kate to get free from her
house. Herbert bursts into the room and res-
cues Jennie from Foo Wing and a couple of
other Chinamen. In the melee, however, a
Chinamen knifes him and he is taken to the
hospital. He recovers slowly under Jennie's
care. Through her good influence he is taken
to the country home to recover.
A few months later the gang send him on a
big deal. He finds that by being a party to
the gang's deal he will get back at the opium
smuggler who convicted him in the first case.
Revenge appeals to him. but his reformation is
complete, and he declines to join the gang in
the plot.
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
GRAFT ( Episode No. 10 — "The Harbor
Transportation Trust" — Two Parts — Feb. 14). —
The cast: Bruce Larnigan (Hobart Henley) ;
Tom Larnigan (Harry Carey) ; Stanford Stone
(Glen White); Roger Maxwell (Marc Fenton) ;
Dorothy Maxwell (Jane Novak) ; Kitty Rock-
ford (Mina Cunard) ; Benn Travers (Jack F.
Connoly) ; Dunn (E. P. Evers) ; Grant Fisher
(E. Clark) ; Capt. Monk (Frank MacQuarrie) ;
Stevens (Jack Abbot).
Bruce Larnigan, in connection with Jack
Stevens, is editing the "Independent." the
newspaper which Ben Travers had bought to
assist the fight against the trusts. Tom Larni-
gan has located the head of the Harbor Trans-
portation Trust. In order that he might get
evidence against the trust he waits outside
their office and follows Monk, an old sea cap-
tain, into the place as if he were with him.
After learning that Monk has been success-
ful in smuggling in a quantity of opium hid-
den in his cargo of wild animals and, hear-
ing that the drug, is stored in the shop of
Gruen, a wild animal dealer, he leaves. Grant
Fisher (head of the Harbor Trust) when Tom
has left reproves Monk for taking into the
private office what he (Fisher) supposed to
be an associate of Monk. The old captain says
he never saw the man before and was under
the impression he was a member of the trust.
Fisher then remembers the photographs of Tom
and Bruce Larnigan wTiich Stone had dis-
tributed to the members of the Graft Trust
so that they may identify the trust breakers.
Monk leaves and vows to get even with Tom.
Fisher informs Stone, who, feeling sure that
Tom will visit Gruen's place on a spying ex-
pedition, has Dunn, his lieutenant, go there
with two assistants to capture Tom.
Dorothy Maxwell and her chum, Kitty Rock-
ford, are shopping when Dunn and his two men
^;ome from the office building on their way to
the animal dealer. The girls see and recognize
him as the man in whose office they both had
such exciting experiences. They decide to fol-
low him. Dunn recognizes the girls as two
spies of Larnigan. He decides to let himself
he followed, hoping to trap the girls. A tele-
gram arrives from the department of Secret
Service at Washington, ordering Tom to report
at once to the Consul at Rio de Janiero, who
will Instruct him regarding a secret mission.
Tom decides to start at once and turn over
the securing of evidence against the Harbor
Trust to Bruce. Kitty and Dorothy follow
Dunn. They are trapped in Gruen's place and
put into a small cellar. Dunn and Gruen then
prepare to land Bruce.
Tom and his friend, Ben Travers, have
strolled down the docks while they discuss
Tom's trip south. While they are gazing out
to sea Captain Monk and several of his sailors
pass. He recognizes Torn, and he and the
eaflors knock Tom and Travers senseless, carry
them aboard his ship and make them prisoners
in the hold. Stone feels much elated at the
news that Tom Larnigan is shanghied and sail-
ing for a distant country, and that Larnigan's
two spies are prisoners at Gruen's. Curious
to see what the female spies look like, he goes
to Gruen's and is astonished to find that it is
Dorothy Maxwell and Kitty Rockford who have
been his secret enemies. He plans a revenge
that is in accord with his evil nature. Near
the animal store is a low dive where the poor
female inmates are kept as slaves. Stone ar-
ranges with the keeper of this place to turn
■over the prisoners to him. He gives the Italian
keeper the key to the cellar and tells the man
to chloroform the girls before trying to remove
them.
Dorothy and Kitty Lave not been idle. They
have discovered an old pick and crowbar. These
tools have no effect on the heavy doors, so
they start to remove the padlock of a small
door leading to the next cellar, their idea be-
ing to get to the cellar of the next house and
so escape. But in the next cellar are untamed
lions. Bruce and Stevens start for the animal
store to get evidence against the Harbor Trust.
Once inside, they are threatened by Dunn's men
and Gruen. In backing away Stevens steps on
the trap and falls into the cellar containing
the lions. Bruce is knocked senseless by Gruen.
Backing against the wall in horror as he sees
the great beasts settle for a spring, Stevens
feels the wall behind him give away, and he
crawls through the open door Just In time.
The door is closed and the girls are overjoyed
to find Stevens with them.
He hears the tramp of feet on the stairs
outside, and thinking it is from the men above
he proceeds to barricade the door. It is the
men sent by Stone after the girls. Finding
the door barred they proceed to force it. Rein-
forced by Gruen and Dunn's men, who have
dropped Bruce on having heard the noise out-
side, the men break into the cellar. In spite
of the efforts of Stevens and the girls to keep
it closed, the door is forced. Stevens battles
against great odds, but just before he is over-
powered a number of police rush to his res-
cue. Fisher goes to the store to remove the
opium, sees the body of Bruce and backs away
in horror. He steps on the trap and falls to
his death among the lions. The fight In the
other cellar drowns his cries and his pres-
ence in the cellar is not known until his body
is found.
Meantime Tom and Travers are dragged on
deck by Captain Monk and given to under-
stand there is no turning back on that ship.
Tom asks him where the boat is bound for and
receives the answer, "Rio de Janeiro." Tom
shows his satisfaction, displays his official badge
and declares they will go as passengers. He
orders the best the ship affords and he and
Travers settle down for a pleasant trip. Bruce,
badly injured, attempts to carry on the fight
alone.
UNIVERSAL.
ANIMATED WEEKLY NO. 7 (Feb. 16).—
Be Prepared. — President Wilson speaks for
national defense, St. Louis, Mo. Subtitle: First
moving picture of Mrs. Wilson. Good-bye, St.
Louis.
They Are Prepared. — Auto squadron makes
spectacular test of transporting wireless equip-
ment near Los Angeles, Cal.
Preparedness on Border. — Dashing cavalry
manoeuvres make troopers on Mexican border
ready for any foe. El Paso, Tex.
Aerial Preparation. — Americans train Eng-
lishmen to run war air craft, Newport News,
Va. Subtitles : Universal cameraman takes a
ride; Dropping bomb would be easy; Military
tractor.
Quits Over Preparedness. — Ex-War Secretary
Garrison (on left) resigns because he differed
with President on array plan.
"Pirates" Take City. — Ye Mystic Krewe of
Freebooters captures town for 10th time at
annual carnival, Tampa, Fla. Subtitle: Mayor
yields key of city.
30')-Foot Dam.— Elephant Butte Dam will
provide water for ISO.OOO acres in world's great-
est irrigation project. Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Installing An Archbishop. — Imposing cere-
monies at elevation of Most Reverend G. W.
Mundelein, Chicago, 111. Subtitles: Laymen
awaiting arrival ; The Archbishop ; Prelates
march in solemn ceremonial.
Snappy Scenes From To-day's News. — Motor
sleds race In thrilling new sport, Wichita, Kan.
"Letting 'em skid" is sensational new ice mo-
tor sport, Detroit, Mich. Electric locomotives
displace steam-driven ones, Chicago, III. Big
bald eagle captured by farmers, Clark County.
Kan. Oil "gusher" at work, Kansas; 10,000
barrels of oil afire.
Thrones See New Sea (Jueen. — Stately big
liner glides into Pacific amid plaudits, San
Francisco, Cal.
Northwest Welcomes King Winter. — Features
galore as 20.000 march in gigantic ice carnival,
St. Paul, Minn.
Handcuff King Foils Police. — Hoisted high in
air. feet first, he frees himself from bluecoats'
bonds. Houston, Tex.
Cartoons by Hy. Mayer.
miles from being what is popularly termed a
"sport."
The unwearying hum of life at cabarets is a
great annoyance to Miss High Life's sister, Miss
Plain. Unlike her sister. Miss Plain never
spends a cent on complexion, talks sense and
laughs only when there is something to laugh
at. She is secretly in love with Mr. Honest, who
is pining in vain for Miss High Life. A change
is brought about when Mr. Dude, proposes to
Miss High Life and is accepted. Mr. Honest
gradually becomes wise to the fact that his af-
fections have been misplaced and promptly be-
stows them on Miss Plain.
Financed by Mr. Dude, who makes $20 a week,
but looks like $1(X), Miss High Life plunges into
real life. That is, she spends her evenings In
smoky cafes watching the antics of the cabaret
and ordering her special cocktail very strong.
Many are the silver cups that she carries away
from dancing contests. Joy-riding is as ele-
mental to her as food, while the only joy-ride
her sister occasionally indulges is in a rocker on
Mr. Honest's lap. What does it matter to Miss
High Life that she frequently returns home In
the small hours dead weary and with a splitting
headache ; that the next day she must stand be-
hind her counter more dead than alive. And
what does it matter to Mr. Dude that he has to
subsist the rest of the week on pork and beans
and one lone dollar and press his own clothes.
And then comes their wedding, financed by
Miss High Life's parents. It is a big affair and
is followed by a $40 apartment and $1,000 worth
of furniture. Mr. Honest marries Miss Plain
at his own expense and they content themselves
with an $18 flat.
Mr. Dude has occasion to discover that a
rag-time player, cocktail imbiber and Al dancer
may make a very poor cook. In addition to
that the next month finds him absolutely strand-
ed, unable to pay the rent or even distantly ap-
proach the wife's extravagant habits. While
their belongings are being moved to poorer quar-
ters they have the additional mortification of
beholding Mr. and Mrs. Honest make themselves
comfortable in an automobile. It is but a "fliv-
ver," and they walk the car at five miles an
hour, but they do enjoy it.
VICTOR.
HIGH FLIERS (Two parts— Feb. 9).— The
cast. — Miss High Life (Rosemary Theby) ; Mr.
Dud e (Harry Myers) . Produced by Harry
Meyers.
Miss High Life works behind a counter for
the stupendous sura of $6 a week. Mr. Honest,
who is rather near-sighted, is smitten with the
charms of Miss High Life, but though he makes
good wages, she rejects his overtures, for he Is
THE PIPE DREAM (Feb. 22).— The cast:
Mrs. Hopeful (Rosemary Theby) ; Hubby
(Harry Myers) ; Mr. Piffle (Joseph Daily).
Written by Samuel Greinger. Produced by
Harry C. Meyers.
Mrs. Hopeful devotes her time to the Cause,
completely overlooking hubby. Things come to
a crisis when he tells her that he can't feed
on woman's rights. She replies that if he
doesn't like It he is at liberty to march, for
she can always shift for herself. He takes her
at her word, packs his grip and leaves.
To celebrate her liberation she goes to the
movies. They suggest to her an idea. She
will write scenarios ; it Is the easiest way of
making a living. She writes a photoplay en-
titled "Mean Husbands" in ten parts. Before
inserting the manuscript into an envelope her
womanly instinct prompts her to give it a dash
of finely scented perfume.
The scenario safely on its way, she gives
herself up to visions. She imagines Mr. Piffle,
the scenario editor, offering her a $.oO a check
for her script besides begging to do him the
favor to accept a $10,000 staff position. She
imagines a good many other things and in the
end considers her success an established fact.
She communicates the news of her imaginary
checks to Mrs. Exaggerate, who communicates
them in an improved form to Mrs. Gossip, who
tells them to hubby. By this time the $50 check
has grown to three times that amount. His
wife's phenomenal success nearly breaks hub-
by's heart. Now she Is lost to him for good.
A month passes without Mrs. Hopeful hear-
ing a word of Mr. Piffle. But this is a sure
sign that he likes her scenario. Unfortunately
the landlord calls for his rent and he leaves In
a terrible huff when she refers him to the day
when the check is bound to materialize.
This is the naked truth : Mr. Piffle is so de-
lighted with the perfume of Mrs. Hopeful's
script that he decides to keep it until the last
whiff is gone out of it. The entire office st^ff
uses "Mean Husbands" in ten parts as a means
of perfuming their handkerchiefs. Finally the
day arrives when they have to part with It.
One last and lingering farewell whiff and the
script, including a note from Mr. Piffle, speeds
back to Its owner.
Hubby, In the meantime, summons sufficient
courage to go and beg his wife's forgiveness.
She does not even deign to beStow the favor of
a word. She merely points to the door. He
turns to go.
At this critical moment the letter carrier's
whistle blows. Hubby fetches the letter, hands
it to her and turns to go. She feels nervous,
for checks are as a rule not conveyed In large
envelopes. She motions her husband to stay
awhile. Yes. it is her scenario. Mrs. Hope-
ful's emotions as she read Piffle's note cannot
be reproduced In words. It contained the few
slenificant words: "The perfume is excellent."
Hubby stays at home.
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MADAME CUBIST (Two parts— Feb. 23).—
The cast: Madame Cubist (Mary Fuller) ; Tom
Decker (Curtis Benton j ; Carl Dana {Herbert
Grey J. Written by Elaine Sterne. Produced by
Lucius Henderson.
Tom Decker, a young society man, loses his
money gambling. His friend, Carl Dana, sug-
gests he try the easiest way of making money,
which is to marry it. Carl has been in love
with a woman of great wealth and beauty,
known in society as Madame Cubist. She has
laughed in his face, and Carl, eager to be re-
venged, hides his true motive and urges his
friend, Tom, to try to win the beauty. Tom
turns from such a proposition with disgust, but
his comrades at the club, headed by Carl, bet
him hve hundred dollars he cannot land Mad-
ame Cubist, and Carl offers to stake him to the
courtship. Tom, never having seen the famous
lady, save in photographs, hesitates but after
awhile consents,
Tom meets Madame Cubist unconventionally
and soon hnds that he is falling desperately in
love with her. She, too, is enamored. But
over Tom's head "hangs the thought of the
wager, and he determines to tell her all — and
thus plate himself at her mercy. But although
he tries repeatedly to tell her, she never gives
him an opportunity.
Madame Cubist plans a brilliant ball to an-
nounce their engagement. All their friends are
invited. Tom plans to go after one perfect eve-
ning with the woman he loves. He decides to
go away until he has worked honestly and
made himself worthy of her. He writes her a
letter telling her all this, and gives it to one
of her servants to deliver after he has gone
that night.
The dance is a gay affair and Madame Cubist
is the life of her party. But Carl has not for-
gotten his rejection. His time for revenge has
come. He claims a dance and takes her away
to an alcove where he brutally tells her the
truth — that the man she loves is marrying her
for her money. She will not believe it until
he lays the signed note in her hands.
After the guests have all gone, she faces Tom
and tells him what she has learned, and begs
him to tell her it is not true, but he cannot.
Dejectedly he tells her it is true. Then he
listens to her volume of wrath and leaves her.
He returns home while she sobs her heart out,
but even as she is crying the servant gives her
his letter which was to be delivered after all
had gone. She reads it. It is a full confession
telling her how he has learned to love her. but
is going away until he feels he deserves to
strive for her love.
In a flash she has forgiven all as she sees
the bigness of the man. She flies to the tele-
phone. "Tom," she sobs, "if you are going
away tonight, I want to go too. Will you ask
me to elope or must I ask you?" Needless to
say he asks her and all ends well.
AFTER THE PLAY (Feb. 25).— The cast:
Warren Prescott (Herbert Rawlinson) ; Prin-
cess Olga (Edna Maison) ; The Husband (Her-
bert Barrington) ; East Indian (George Gerun-
ger). Written by Ben Cohn. Produced by Wil-
liam Worthington.
As Warren Prescott was sitting by his fire-
side he heard a gentle tapping against the
window pane that attracted his attention. Ho
saw a form bending low. The person manifested
that he wished to enter, and Warren opened it,
only to find himself looking into the barrel of
a revolver. After binding and blindfolding his
victim, the intruder escorted him to an auto-
mobile. After a long ride Warren was taken
into a house where he was released of his
bonds. When he opened his eyes after the
bandage was removed, he saw no one, but as
he looked around he saw lying upon a tiger
skin, the most beautiful woman he bad ever
seen.
The woman looked at him for a moment with
a sort of languid look, and then a slight smile
played about her lips, and she began to speak.
"You no doubt wonder what this is all about?"
"Warren could do nothing but nod in assent, so
bewildered was he. "'Im the Princess Olga, my
father is a reigning prince in India and has
betrothed me to a neighboring prince whom I
dislike, and, to avoid him. I came to New York,
but he has followed me, and is now on his way
to this house. I saw you on the street today,
and felt sure that you would help me. Will
you?"
"The reason that I do not seek help from
someone else is that the Prince must be done
away with without anyone knowing of it," said
the Princess.
"What is the matter with your man Friday
who brought me here?" Warren answered. "He
seemed to understand the work thoroughly "
"No. he is of my tribe, and that could not
be, besides even he must not know why I had
you brought here."
When Warren indignantly declared he would
take no part in the contemplated murder her
eyes flashed fire. "Very well then, you shall
never leave this house alive, for when the
Prince arrives. I will tell him that you have
forced yourself upon me, and he will kill you
and if you attempt to leave, I have given or-
ders that you be shot at dawn.
As Warren was trying to think out a solu-
tion, some way out of the dilemma, the noise
of an auto was heard. The Princess arose and
hurried to the window. She turned towards
Warren, and as she looked at him. she seemed
to melt before him. and tears filled her eyes.
She fell on her knees and pleaded. She be-
came hysterical, she told him that she believed
in him. and that he was a real man, and that
he would help her. Her orders that he be shot
if he attempted to escape were given in a
moment of thoughtlessness ; she was sorry, but
now it was too late; her man was deaf, and
could not be called, and was standing ready
to shoot.
At last a knocking at the door was beard, and
a demand for admittan*;e, and the Princess bade
Warren to open, which he did at once, but
as the key turned in the lock, he remembered
that he had no weapon, not even a penknife.
It was then too late, and a burly fellow en-
tered. As Warren and the man stood face to
face, he could see no trace of an Indian Prince
in him. The man accuses Warren of being in
his wife's room and demands an explanation.
Warren realizes he is the victim of a "badger
game" and writes out a good big check. The
woman leaves to cash the check.
Warren, sitting reading, turns the last page,
reads for a moment, then slowly goes to the
window and looks out. The rain Is still beat-
ing against the window. He turns, looks at
the book, smiles, shrugs his shoulders, tosses
the book on the table, picks up a cigar and sits
down as the picture fades out.
JOKER.
MARRIED ON THE WING (Feb. 26).— The
cast; Ernest Smythe (Ernest Shields); Grace
Darling (Lois Wilson): Jay Lee Bean (Sher-
man Bainbridge) ; The Attorney (Roy Mc-
Cray). Written by Ben Cohn. Produced by
Ernest Shields.
Ernie has Just been notified by his attorney
that his uncle has bequeathed his entire for-
tune to him on the condition that he marry
Grace Darling, a girl to whom he has been
engaged for some time. Owing to an unfortu-
nate delay in getting the will, It happens that
the same day on which the condition expires
Is the same day that Ernie is notified of his
inheritance. In case Ernie fails to carry out
his uncle's wishes as expressed In his will, the
estate will revert to Ernie's cousin. Jay Lee
Bean. While the attorney is telling Ernie of
his good fortune. Jay comes in ; and, hearing his
name mentioned, hides behind curtains and
waits to learn more.
Ernie is a good looking young man. While
they are talking. Jay sees Ernie frequently
drinking cough medicine from a bottle and he
gets a brilliant scheme to get possession of the
estate himself. While Ernie is showing the at-
torney out. Jay dilutes the cough medicine
with strong whiskey, and when Ernie returns,
he finds the cough medicine has quite a differ-
ent taste. While he is talking to Grace ovex
the 'phone, telling of the condition of the will,
he Is seized with a violent coughing spell, and
has access to his bottle of medicine. It takes
only a few swallows of the potent remedy to
put Ernie in an Intoxicated condition.
Jay comes in at this moment, pretending he
has just arrived. He Is greeted by Ernie as
a long-lost brother. Jay persuades Ernie to take
a cold plunge, and while the latter is In the
bathroom. Jay locks the door and takes all of
Ernie's clothes and hides them.
The cold water revives Ernie, and he real-
izes that he has only a short time to have his
marriage performed. Unable to get out the
door, he escapes through the window, clad
only In his B. V. D.'s. In attempting to enter
the house through a window to get his clothes,
he is arrested by a policeman who takes him
for a burglar. Grace, who is impatiently wait-
ing at the church for Ernie to show up, finally
calls up his home, and, unable to get a re-
sponse, communicates with the police station.
Ernie recognizes her voice, and grabbing the
■phone from the astonished sergeant, quickly
tells her of his predicament before the police
can grab him. Unable to get any reply, Grace
determines to investigate conditions at the po-
lice station.
Ernie meanwhile has persuaded the police
to allow him to go to the church, accompanied
by an officer, and he and Grace miss each other
on the journey. Ernie, learning that Grace has
gone to seek him at the police station, grabs
the preacher and hurries back to the police
station. Grace, having missed Ernie, starts
back for the church. The God of Chance is
with them, for half way between the two places
they meet, and the ceremony is performed in
the middle of the street. Just as the clock
strikes twelve. The discomfitted Jay has been
foiled In his attempt to steal the inheritance,
and for his pains is taken to the police station
on the charge of speeding, while the happy
couple hurry home to dress Ernie in more ap-
propriate attire than that which he obtained
In an old barn In his escape from the police-
man.
BISON.
HIS MAJESTY DICK TURPIN (Two parts—
Feb. 1'2.} The cast; Old King Corona (Peter
Gerald) ; The Madcap Queen (Grace Cunurdj ;
Count Charles (Jack Holt) ; Prince FreUericlc
(Francis Ford) ; His servant (1. Lippner) ; Cap-
tain of Guards (Neal Harding).
The old King of Corona, by his heavy tax-
ation, has heavily oppressed the peasants. His
young wife, by her trivolous ways, baa earned
the name of "The Madcap Queen." Prince
Frederick sympathizes with the poor peasants
and an unsuccesstul endeavor to lowyr this bur-
den by reducing the tax. The charming person-
ality of the madcap queen has quite won the
heart of Prince Frederick, but he congratulates
himself that he has kept the secret so well hid-
den that no one suspects him of loving the
queen. Count Charles has the good will of the
king and resents the popularity of Prince Fred-
erick. He is outspoken in his admiration for
the pretty queen and his attentions to her have
become a matter of talk.
Prince Frederick, leaving the palace one day,
sees the miserable condition of the peasants.
At home that night he picks up a book of the
adventure of Dick Turpin. He reads of how
that famous highwayman robbed the rich and
gave the money to the poor. He decides to do
the same thing, and a short time later the count
and several others come in with the news that
they have been robbed. In another part of the
town a mysterious person leaves a bag of gold
with a crowd of peasants, telling them that it
is the gold of the rich to pay their taxes. The
robberies of the rich continue, even the king
and queen being made victims. Later the king
remarks on the familiar appearance of the ban-
dit and says that he reminds him of some one
he knows well. The queen suspects the identity
of the gentlemen bandit and through strategy
learns who he is.
The king orders out every available soldier
and tells them to capture the bandit. The
queen learns of the plans of the pursuers and
believing that the bandit will be captured makes
a quick trip in her car and manages to hide the
man in her car and take him through the lines
of the pursuers to safety. Some one has seen
a man in the queen's car and tells the king.
When the king asks the queen if it is true that
some one was in the car, she says, "Certainly,
I was in it myself !" The queen slips Into
Frederick's apartments and when he returns
from one of his robberies hides behind the
curtain. Prince Frederick comes in accompanied
by his servant and dismisses the latter with a
warning that if he should ever disclose the ad-
ventures they have gone through his reward
will be a home in a dungeon or possibly death.
Frederick discovers the intruder in his room
and orders her to come forth. The prince Is
very much disconcerted when he recognizes the
queen. She tells him that she is going to tell
the king because he did not thank her when she
assisted in his escape. He pleads that if she
does It will mean his death and asks if she
really intends to let him die. Upon her asser-
tion that she does, he tells that as he must face
death, he may as well confess that he loves her.
His surprise is very great when the madcap
queen tells him that she has been tryine: to get
him to say that he loves her for some time, and
they agree to keep the matter secret. In the
excitement which follows the news of his cap-
ture the old king dies and there seems every
prospect that peace will come to the country and
its queen.
A RECOILING VENGEANCE (Three Parts—
Feb. 19). — The cast: John Clifford (Edward
Hearn) ; Helene, his wife (Betty Schade) ; Mme.
Aimee Ledoux (Rosita Maristini) ; Nysam of
Thrahore (Albert Miller) ; Thesba, the Nysam'a
favorite ((Caroline Meredith). Scenario by Ruth
Ann Baldwin. Produced by Nerval McGregor.
To John Clifford, confidential agent of the
British Secret Service, is given the task of de-
livering into the hands of the Ameer of Af-
ghanistan important papers. Mme. Aimee Le-
Deux. adventuress, and in the employ of tho
Turkish government, is sent to get the papers
away from Clifford. She and her three con-
federates board the ship, Brama, on which
Clifford and his young wife sail next day for
India. As Clifford, his wife, and the adven-
turess are walking on the deck one of Mme Le-
Doux's confederates drops from an advantageous
position on an upper deck a pail of water on the
head of Clifford. Instantly the two other agents
run up as though to help. Helene kneels by
her husband's side and Mme. LeDoux stoops to
aid her, thus shielding the actions of the two
men who search Clifford's pockets, securing a
mass of papers before the captain and other
passengers come up. The Injured man recovers
(^onscinusnp'^s and is taken to his cabin where
it Is found that he was only stunned. He then
tells his wife that he felt the men going
through his pockets.
But the two men did not get the much-wanted
Dapers. He is alarmed for their safety, but
his wife offers a plan. Carefully she folds the
papers and pins them around her Panama hat.
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February 26, 1916
slipping the silk scarf over them. The party
arrives safely in India. StiU not suspecting
that Mme. JJeLoux has had anything to do
with the attack, the Cliffords invite her to ac-
company them to an army post in the northern
part of India, where Mrs. Clifford is to await
her husband's return from Afghanistan. Mme.
DeLoux goes with the Cliffords after leaving
instructions with her agents to follow them.
Arriving at the post the officer in charge in-
forms Clifford that he has been apprised of
his coming and has arranged for a camel train
with military escort into Afghanistan, leaving
the next morning. Mme. DeLoux hears this
news with a scowl, and that night the con-
spirators manage to secure both Clifford and his
wife. Mme. LeDoux to get rid of Helen, Clif-
ford's wife, has one of her agents carry the
young woman to the notorious Nysam of Thra-
hore.
Arrived at the harem, Helene arouses the
jealousy of Thesba, who is the favorite of the
Nysam. Martha and one of the unhappy in-
mates of the harem takes Helene under her
protection. Together they escape into the jungle
after bribing a eunuch. The Nysam discovers
the escape and starts out to search for the
runaways. Thesba, infuriated, hides in the
elephant's howdah. Meanwhile, Mme. LeDoux
has taken Clifford to the ruins of an ancient
temple where she thinks they will be safe from
possible pursuit. Martha and Helene escape
through the jungle, but the latter sprains her
ankle and at last can go no farther. They see
the ruins in the distance and Martha decides
that Helene shall hide there while she goes for
help. Suddenly Helene spies her husband and
runs to him, Mme. LeDoux's men instantly
separate the two, Helen's hat falling to the
ground in her struggles. Martha realizing that
they have fallen into a hornet's nest, hurries
into the jungle towards the army post. The
next morning Mme. LeDoux realizes that the
absence of the Cliffords must soon be discovered
by the soldiers at the post and determines to
act at once.
"We will now provide you with entertain-
ment," she announces to Clifford, and leads him
out, followed by one man, while the other
seizes Helene. When Mme. LeDoux's party
first arrive at the ruins, they discovered two
tigers inhabiting a room. Quickly barring the
doorway they imprisoned the tigers. Mme.
LeDoux then leads Clifford along a wall over-
looking the den below. A moment later his
eyes behold Helene on the opposite wall.
"Tell me where the papers are or I will have
your wife thrown into the den of tigers," de-
clares Mme. LeDoux.
"Don't tell her. Don't tell her, John" calls
Helene wildly. "She does not dare to do it and
besides, Martha has gone for the soldiers."
At the news Mme. LeDoux, infuriated, gives
the signal to the man holding Helene. He
gives the girl a push and down she falls into
the tigers' den. Clifford pushes aside Mme.
LeDoux's restraining hand, snatches the whip
from her girdle and jumps down into the den
beside his wife. Just then the native whom
Mme. LeDoux had beaten sometime ago be-
cause he was caressing Helene creeps up behind
her and pushes her into the den. The tigers see
the broken body on the flags at the opposite
side of the den, and are attracted by the smell
of blood. Clifford and Helene escape from the
barred doorway to meet the soldiers whom
Martha has brought. The soldiers congratulate
Clifford, and the captain asks concerning the
papers.
"They are quite safe," replies Clifford, and
they return to the courtyard where the papers
are indeed found, still reposing under the scarf
of the Panama hat.
THE STAMPEDE IN THE NIGHT (Two
parts— Feb. 26).— The cast: Jack Harding
(Hoot Gibson) ; Nell Wilson (Olive Golden) ;
Her Father (William Canfield) ; Neal Banning
(Neal Hart) ; His Daughter (Peggy Coudray).
Written and produced by Jacques Jaccard.
Old man Wilson is much inclined to a liberal
use of liquor. His daughter. Nell, is known and
liked by all the cowboys of the surrounding
ranches. Jack Harding is especially fond of
Nell. Old man Wilson fears Jack.
The manager of the ranch on which Jack
works is negotiating with a live stock exchange
relative to the sale of a bunch of horses ; and
accordingly, the buyer Of the exchange, Neal
Banning, arrives on the ground, accompanied
by his daughter, to look over the stock. Jack
finds the city-bred girl very fascinating, while
she finds much to admire in the young cowboy.
The two take many rides together, in which
Jack explains the country and the business of
the live stock people to the girl. Nell notices
the growing intimacy between the two, and is
very down hearted over it.
Banning takes a liking to Jack and the girl
tells him he can secure a place with her father
In Kansas City. Jack promises to think the
matter over. Banning and his daughter leave
for the railroad station to await the arrival of
the stock. Nell, noticing the growing preoccu-
pation of Jack surmises he Is thinking a great
deal of the other girl, and she decides to exert
herself to win him back. The boss of the
ranch receives a letter from the buyer stating
that the horses must be delivered at the rail-
road point at a certain time, and asking that
Jack be allowed to accompany the horses, as he
has a position in mind for him.
The men in charge of the horses set out on
the journey, which will take a couple of days.
On the second stop they throw up a temporary
corral, to keep the horses from straying. Nell
follows the men and arrives at their camp after
dark. She determines upon a desperate move
to prevent Jack from leaving. Accordingly, she
cuts the corral fence and stampedes the horse.^.
The cowboys, aroused by the uproar, hurriedly
pursue the fleeing horses while Jack, seeing
the fleeing figure whom he thinks is guilty of
the outrage, pursues it. Fearing he will not
overtake the fugitive, Jack begins to shoot, and
a well directed shot brings the figure down.
When Jack arrives, he is very much surprised
to find that Nell is the one he has wounded ;
and he asks her why she did such a foolish
deed. Nell then tells him that she stampeded
the horses because she did not want him to
leave. Jack realizes that it has been Nell all
along whom he has cared for. He picks her
up and carries her safely to the house.
At the station. Banning and his daughter are
anxiously awaiting the arrival of the horses,
which finally arrive just as the train starts to
leave. The girl is very much disappointed when
she is handed a note from Jack, telling her
that he has changed his mind and decided to
remain on the range.
NESTOR.
THE DISAPPEARING GROOM (Feb. 21).—
The cast: The Bride (Billie Rhodes) ; The
Groom (Ray Gallagher) ; The Best Man (Neal
Burns) ; Captain Blunt (Harry Rattenherry).
Written by Al E, Christie. Produced by Horace
Davey.
When a man is about to get married he sees
all things in a happy light and such was the
outlook of the groom on the day before his
wedding. His friend Neal was to be best man
and the hours fairly flew by. The bride-tc-be
is make preparations for the happy occasion,
while her parents are congratulating themselves
on getting such a nice son-in-law.
In a seaport nearby, there is "trouble in the
camp." Three of the sailors fall out with Cap-
tain Blunt and in a "peeve" desert the ship.
When the captain learns he is short three men,
he tells the mate to get three men and it
doesn't make any difference where they obtain
them. The mate leaves on his errand and lo-
cates one man in the person of a hobo. The
arrival of one man soothes the skipper's wrath"
somewhat, but he sternly informs the mate to
get busy and capture the others.
Neal meanwhile has been assisting Ray U
get ready for the ceremony and the two set
out for the house of the bride, where all is
ready for the wedding. Unfortunately they
cross the path of the mate from the schooner
and he tries to take the two friends to fill the
vacancy on the ship. They resist and in the
scuffle Neal escapes while poor Ray is taken
to the ship and set to work. Neal tells of the
bold abduction and the wedding party sets out
to rescue the unlucky groom.
Captain Blunt decides that he can do with
the two men and the ship leaves. When the
party arrive at the dock the ship Is some dis-
tance out, but they charter a launch and set
out in pursuit. Ray is ordered to furl the sails
and in spite of his protestations is forced to
climb into the rigging. From this point of
vantage he sees the pursuing launch and is
happy that he is about to be rescued. The
skipper, thinking the party are coming to take
one of his men, has Ray hidden below and when
fiinally they board the ship he cannot be found.
Ray finally manages to escape and reaches
the launch alongside. The wedding party re-
turns to land and go on with the delayed wed-
ding. When the ceremony is started, the best
man is missing and all realize he is beyond
their aid. The happy bride and groom are
united while the unhappy best man is forced
to manipulate a mop on the deck of the fast
disappearing ship.
HER FRIEND, THE DOCTOR (Feb. 25).—
The cast: Mr. West (Harry Rattenherry);
His Wife (Stella Adams) ; Eddie (Eddie Ly-
ons) : His Chum (Lee Moran) ; Mary West
(Betty Compson) ; DoctoY Bonner (Ethel
Lynn). Written and produced by A. E. Chris-
tie.
Mr. West, the owner of a village grocery
store, is considered the "magnate" of the
town. Eddie is head clerk In the store, and he
and his employer's daughter. Mary, have been
in love with each other for sometime. Mary
Is at college and things t^^out the village are
pretty dull for Eddie.
Eddie's employer shows him a letter from
Mary stating that she will soon be through
school. Eddie tells his chum, Lee, the good
news. Mary arrives, and the first few days
after her return are happy ones for Eddie". But
the "green-eyed monster" comes between them,
and Eddie is inconsolable. Mary has met many
friends at college, among them being Dr. Bon-
ner. One day Eddie is given a letter by Mary
to mail, and he sees that it is addressed to Dr.
Bonner. He tells his chum of the trouble, and
the chum offers him lots of consolation, but is
unable to drive Eddie's "blues" away.
One day as Mary is cleaning up the boys'
room she sees that Eddie has been drawing
comical pictures of what he thinks is Dr. Bon-
ner. She realizes that Eddie is suffering from
jealousy and determines to cure him. She ac-
cordingly writes a note to Dr. Bonner asking
the doctor to visit her, and manages It so
that Eddie happens to see the note.
This fans Eddie's jealousy into a flame, and
he tells Lee that he will "fix the doctor" when
he arrives. Mary meets her guest and takes
the doctor to her house. The two boys refuse
to even meet the doctor, and late that evening
Mr. West tells the boys that Mary has taken
supper up to the doctor's room, as the doctor
is indisposed. They determine to run the doctor
off that, night. Mary bids her guest "good-
night" and is soon fast asleep. The two boys,
masked and armed with revolvers, sneak into
the doctor's room, intending to scare him away.
They are very much surprised when the doctor
shoots at them and wounds Lee. When the
lights are flashed up. Dr. Bonner is discovered
to be a young girl, and the two friends are
hard put to it for an excuse. They claim they
have just routed a bunch of tough burglars.
Eddie realizes his jealousy is unfounded and
a reconciliation takes place. Dr. Bonner takes
personal charge of her victim and he finds
much to admire in the skilful way she handles
the case. Eddie agrees with Mary that her
friend the doctor is a "great friend," but in-
sists that Lee keep the doctor out of his way.
LAEMMLE.
JOHN PELLET'S DREAM (Feb. 24).— The
cast: John Pellet (Rupert Julian) ; Carter
(Bertram Grassby) ; Thompson (Abe Mundon) ;
Marcia Gray (Elsie Jane Wilson) : Parson
Gray (Sydney Haben) ; Mrs. Gray (Mrs. Alex-
ander). Written and produced by Rupert Julian.
Parson Gray lives with his wife and daugh-
ter, Marcia, in a Western town. Due to Mar-
cia's winning personality the Gray house is
well known. John Pellet and his two comrades.
Carter and Thompson, are in the government
survey service and have been enjoying the so-
ciety of Marcia, while waitng for orders from
the government. Each of the three men is
straining every effort to win Marcia and it is
a sad blow when they receive a notice to carry
a survey in the Death Valley country.
The three friends reach their territory and
spend a few days getting everything in shape.
John, thinking of the long hot days, has brought
along a supply of beer and at the end of a hot
day, the friends are anticipating a good drink.
Unfortunately they have diminshed their sup-
ply more than they thought and the only re-
maining bottle is a small one, hardly enough
for one man's thirst. The friends propose to
toss a coin to see who shall get the bottle, but
the toss turns out a failure, each man's coin
being the same. Accordingly the boys agree to
postpone the decision until the next day when
the man who can relate the most interesting
dream shall get the bottle of beer.
Next morning finds the three up early and
Carter, as master of ceremonies, suggests fhey
tell their dreams. He tells his first. His dream
was that he had won Marcia and saved John
from suicide (after he had learned he had lost
the girl). Thompson relates his dream. He
dreamed that he and Marcia had married and
lived happily ever afterwards. John's turn Is
next and he is slow about starting. Finally he
relates the following story :
He and Marcia had been married the day the
three left town. Marcia had placed a locket
about his neck. After the three had arrived
in the desert, John was deserted and left to die
of thirst. By will power alone he had followed
the two and found their camp, and the bottle
of beer had saved his life. He ends the story
with the statement that he dreamed he was
thirsty and drank the beer. The others agree
that his dream was wonderful and dash Inside
to get the beer. Their surprise is great when,
the bottle Is found empty. They then return to
the other man and opening his shirt find a
locket around his neck. They agree that he de-
served the beer and congratulate him on his
success.
HER GREATEST STORY (Feb. 27).— The
cast: Mazie King (Myrtle Gonzalez); Eugene
Tilton (Fred Church) ; Con King (Val Paul) ;
Jim Wharton (Alfred Allen) ; Benny King
(Frankle Lee). Written and produced by Lynn
Reynolds.
Mazie King Is "sob sister" on one of the
large daily papers and because of domestic
troubles at home her stories have lost their
"punch." She Is called "upon the carpet" by
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Wharton, the managing editor, and told that
tiere must be some improvement in her stories.
Tllton, the city editor, hears their talli and tries
to comfort the girl.
" Mazie's home life is not happy. Her hus-
band, Con, is a gambler and dope flend, and
has no consideration whatever for his wife, in
order to gain money for his ventures, he does
not hesitate to threaten harm to their child,
a boy of three, unless he is furnished funds.
Mazie has often given up her carfare in ordi^r
to Iteep the child from harm.
Things reach a climax one Saturday when
Mazie receives a notice that her services will
not be needed after the end of the next wee';.
She tries to keep the knowledge of her disap-
pointment from the ofBce lorce, but Tilton sur-
mises the trouble and in his friendly way proves
of comfort to the girl. There is little consola-
tion for Mazie at home. Instead she is threat-
ened and even roughly handled by her husband,
when she refuses to give him money. The
husband has his revenge later by taking their
child to a low saloon and leaving word for his
wife to bring him some money if she wants to
see the child. Mazie unwillingly borrows the
money from Tilton and rescues the child from
the low dive.
Con has a gay time on the money and his
spree ends up in a fight in which he is mortally
wounded. The managing editor learns of the
killing and assigns Mazie to the case, telling
her to get something out of it. Mazie recog-
nizes the body as her husband and is shown
a note he left begging his wife tor forgiveness.
She leaves without revealing her Identity.
That evening Mazie writes the real story of
her life and closes with the episode of her
husband's death. The story makes a hit with
the editor and he holds the presses to get the
story in for the Sunday edition. He remarks to
the boys that the story reads like truth. Later
Mazie eating a much needed lunch in a restau-
rant, is joined by Tilton. He notices the briuse
on her arm and then she tells him the story
was real and the dead man was her husband.
Wharton sees the two and joins them, telling
Mazie to be sure and report as usual the next
week. Tilton cheers the unhappy girl and sug-
gests that they had better see how Benny is
getting along. The two leave and Mazie ac-
cepts the kind attention offered by her friend,
and there is reason to believe she will depend
more and more upon him in the future.
POWERS.
UNCLE SAM AT WORK (No. 8, "As Fisher-
man, Postmaster, Health OfHcer") (Feb. 17).
Installment No. 8 of this exhibits Uncle sam in
the triple role of fisherman, postmaster and
health officer.
We are shown part of the work of the Bu-
reau of Fisheries, the interior of the government
flsh hatcheries with their myriads of tiny fish
and thrilling scenes in the pursuit and capture
of the whale. Methods of capturing the monster
are illustrated, and we have a glimpse of the
great creature before he is cut up tor the val-
uable products which his great carcass contains.
The interior of the general postoffice in Wash-
ington gives us a vivid idea of the handling
of the vast quantities of mail which pass each
day through the hands of the officials. Sorting
and stamping of letters, all done at incredible
speed, is strikingly illustrated.
Uncle Sam is a splendid doctor and is tire-
less in his experiments for bettering the health
of his children. Here he is shown in the midst
of one of the experiments upon small animals
which have so often resulted in benefit to the
human race.
TRAPEZE WORK BY MISS LBITZEL (on
same reel as foregoing). Miss Leltzel is well
known in vaudeville as a skillful and daring
performer on the trapeze. She performs feats
of agility before the eye of the cameras, varied
by feats of remarkable strength for such a
slender girl. Hanging by one hand, she whirls
her body around like a human pin-wheel, mak-
ing no less than fifty revolutions in the air. An
ezblbltion of rope-climbing ends the act.
RED FEATHER.
SONS OF SATAN (Five Parts— Feb. 12).—
The cast: Henry Normand (Gerald Ames);
William Freshley (Lewis Gilbert) ; Arthur
Felix Sawyer (Arthur Cullen) ; ' Editor of
"Whispered Words" (George Bellamy) ; Wini-
fred West (Blanche Bryan) ; Dick Fenton
(Charles Rock) : Lord Desford (Hayford
Hobbs); Earl of LIttleborough (Windham
Guise): Countess (Nina Grey); Detective Ran-
som (Douglas Munro). Produced by George L.
Tucker.
Henry Normand is the chief of a gang of
thieves and murderers known as the Sons of
Satan. Under the name of Paul de Villereau
be Is also a famous detective, and both be and
bis organization. "Freshley's Detective Agency,"
have at times been of service to Scotland Yard,
though their real purpose Is the levying of
blackmail.
De Villereau is attracted to Winifred West,
an actress, who is engaged to Lord Desford, the
son of the Irascible Earl of LIttleborough.
Winifred refuses a gift sent by the detective,
who determines to get the girl into his power by
foul means. Dick Penton, Winifred's guardian
and stage manager of the theater in which she
appears, who loves Winifred, suspects the evil
character of the detective.
De Viilereau's plans are facilitated by hts
relations with Desford's stepmother, who has
been afraid that a foolish letter of hers will
come into the hands of her husband. She pays
heavily for its recovery, hut the letter restored
to her by De Villereau is only a forged copy.
She is summoned to her tormentor's headquar-
ters and there finds herself completely in the
toils. The presentation of the LIttleborough
jewels to the new countess is to take place
shortly. De Villereau has a description of the
safe, and it is soon made clear to Lady Little-
borough that she must assist him to obtain
possession of the jewels.
De Villereau effects an entrance into the
grounds for himself and his gang. Lady LIt-
tleborough is forced to act as a confederate and
bring the dressing gown which is to incrimi-
nate the unconscious Winifred, who has been
invited to spend the night. A fragment of
stuff found caught in the safe and a jagged
rent in Winifred's dressing gown prove damn-
ing evidence against the girl. The distracted
Desford tells Fenton what has happened and
the stage manager is certain that Winifred
is the victim of a plot.
Desford consults Freshley's Detective Agency
and engages De Villereau to find the real crimi-
nal. But the suspicious Fenton discovers that
there is some understanding between Lady
LIttleborough and the detective. De Villereau
realizes that she is dangerous to his scheme.
She is accordingly gagged and bound, while the
criminal hastens back to London to secure pos-
session of Winifred.
Fenton. disguised as De Villereau, releases
Lady LIttleborough and hears the whole story
from her. Winifred has been cleverly abducted
under the eyes ot the police by De Villereau
and his gang. Fenton determines to beard the
villain in his den. He writes a note to the
countess, which Desford is to give her at mid-
night if he has not returned by that time.
Fenton interviews Freshley, but the man es-
capes and turns the tables upon Fenton by
pumping a suffocating gas into the room. De
Villereau seems to triumph all along the line.
Winifred is forced to go on an errand which
will bring the countess into the same trap.
Finally De Villereau and his men drive away,
bearing their drugged victim, Winifred, while
Lady LIttleborough and Fenton are left bound
in an oil-soaked hut, the light fuse left by
De Villereau creeping ever nearer to the oil.
Young Lord Desford, however, has opened Fen-
ton's note. The two victims are released just
in time. As De Villereau sees the flames of the
burning hut he smiles and exclaims : "The last
possibility of evidence against us has gone."
In the presence of Desford and Fenton, Lady
LIttleborough tells her husband everything and
his love proves equal to the test. After consid-
erable difficulty with Scotland Yard a raid is
organized, led by Fenton, who is disguised as
De Villereau. It is then that the latter drives
up with the jewels and finds his stronghold
taken. He realizes that the game Is up, and
facing the victors smilingly takes a gentle puff
at a doctored cigarette, which kills him as it
had killed a previous victim. His master,
Satan, who has been shown gloating over his
career at intervals, now receives his faithful
disciple.
poverty. Suspicion, not only of Luther, but of
his wife, grips him. He remembers his wife's
hand in urging him into the pool. Jason has-
tens home : he arrives In time to catch a fleet-
ing glimpse of Giles Luther scurrying away.
He breaks into the house in time to catch Cora
in a suspicious action, as though she wero
hiding something. It is the money Luther has
left her. Jason demands an explanation, to be
shown what it is she is concealing. Refused,
he tears her aside and brings the money out.
For the first time Cora seems vaguely to realize
her position, and the possibility oi losing Jasou;
and, more than all, her child. She pleads for
forgiveness, for her child to remain with her, or
at least to be allowed to take it. Jason refuses.
Luther takes her, but the years that follow are
sorrowful, painful for the girl
Jason disappears. He moves to another city
and assumes another name. Years later finds
Elsie, a girl of seventeen, with a wonderful
gift for the violin. Jason has plodded along,
with poor success financially. Elsie, to assist,
has taken up playing in one of the fashionable
restaurants. Jason has brought her up to be-
lieve her mother dead. Luther finds It necessary
to the enlarging of his profession to move to
the city where live Jason and his daughter.
Time comes when the pair, visiting the fashion-
able cafe, see Elsie. Cora is enchanted by the
girl's playing, while Luther becomes infatuated
with her beauty. Cora makes the girl's ac-
luaintance and finally takes her under her wing
as a protege. Luther takes advantage of this
to win the girl's trust and friendship. Too late,
Cora is made aware of his real intent — to desert
her and secure Elsie for himself. Both Cora
and Luther are unaware of the girl's identity.
Jason is shocked when his daughter tells him
the name of the woman who is Interested in her,
and he tries to dissuade her from associating
with the woman.
Jason learns through young Fred Larson,
Elsie's sweetheart, that she has accompanied
Luther to his studios of an evening after work.
Thoroughly aroused, Jason sets out alone to
bring his daughter home. Cora has suspected
Luther, also. Preceding the above action, the
maid has brought to her an odd pin, found upon
the fioor. Elsie had worn the pin there. Cora
recognized it as one which belonged to her
husband. Cora hastens to the cafe where Elsie
plays. It is late. Elsie has left. Through one
of the waiters she learns that Luther accom-
panied the girl. She speeds to Luther's studios
and intrudes at the moment when it would seem
that the man would gain his ends by brute
force. In the struggle that follows, Cora kills
him.
Jason Foley enters on the instant. Elsie goes
from Cora's arms to those of her father. The
woman looks from the dead body of Luther to
Jason, her eyes pleading silence as to who she
is. Her arms go out suggestively in longing,
and then, shielding her face, she begs Jason to
hurry the girl away. Jason understands some-
thing of what has happened. He knows that
Cora knows her own child. Jason leaves the
place with Elsie, and places her in the arms
of the boy she loves, a good man. The mother
love is too strong, and later Cora again seeks
out the girl. There is a suggestion that Cora
and Foley will come to an understanding later.
BIG U.
A BEAST OF SOCIETY (Three Parts— Feb.
24). — The cast: Jason Foley (Herbert Bar-
rington) ; Giles Luther (Douglas Gerrard) ;
Cora Foley (Louise Vale) ; Elsie Foley (Betty
Schade). Written by Harvey Gates. Produced
by Travers Vale.
Better than all else, Jason Foley loves his
wife, Cora. Prosperous up to this time, he has
indulged her whims, gratified her most ex-
travagant wants. They have one child, Elsie,
a girl of six years. Cora, raised by a selfish,
pleasure-loving aunt, has fallen into her ways.
The instant Jason attempts to retrench the
young wife commences to be dissatisfied. The
woman's di'^content makes room for the atten-
tions of Giles Luther. Jason's business partner,
who is infatuated with her. Luther ruins his
partner financially, and Cora is furious. She
blames it all on her husband, believing him
to be stupid, weak and inefficient.
Jason and his wife are forced to move to a
small, modest home. Cora is sullen and unre-
signed to her poverty. Then Luther comes to
her and secretly furnishes her with money
which the woman, under the vague pretext of
beinK a loan, accepts. Soon after Jason makes
the discovery that his one-time partner, Luther,
was hack of- the pool which reduced him to
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"THE GIRL AND THE GAME" (Chapter 8—
"A Race for the Right-of-Way" — Two parts —
Feb. 14. — Seagrue, who had established a con-
struction camp out on the desert and was push-
ing railroad building operations in keen riv-
alry to Rhinelander, on appearing in the streets
of Las Vegas one morning, discovered Helen in
Spike's company. She had him thoroughly out-
fitted with new garments, provided him with
pocket money and purchased a railroad ticket
for him to the city.
Seagrue called for the assistance of the local
sheriff and after Helen had gone her way, ac-
costed Spike. Spike was resolved to have
nothing more to do with Seagrue. but when Sea-
grue flashed before him a big document offer-
ing $31K) reward for Spike's arrest and con-
viction. Spike gave in, tore up his railroad
ticket gloomily and got into Seagrue's car.
The unusual sensation of two railroads being
built across the desert spread like a boom from
town to town and the territory was invaded.
Even patches of sagebrush became worth fabu-
lous prices in the eyes of residents. Native sons
promoted all sorts of Industrial projects to take
advantage of the new wave of prosperity.
In the path of the rail-laying crews was
Cassidy's land, the ownership of which meant
the control of the strategic. Cassidy had been
carried sky-high by the terrific Inflation values
and refused to sell to Rhinelander for a penny
less than $10,000. No sooner had Rhinelander
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1355
Censorship Threatened In New York
The worst of all the censorship bills has just been introduced in the New
York Legislature by Assemblyman Ahearn of Brooklyn. In the Moving
Picture World of this week will be found its full text.
Fight
the Bill
by Attending
the Great
Exhibitors
Rally
Albany, N. Y.,
March 1st and 2nd
Hotel Ten Eyck
The meeting will be called to order at the Hotel Ten Eyck
at 10:30 A. M., by State President Lee A. Ochs
Address of Welcome, by state or city official.
Organization of the meeting, election of offi-
cers of the meeting, appointment of com-
mittees.
Recess at 1 o'clock.
Address, "The Present Perils of Censorship
in New York State," by W. Stephen Bush.
— Discussion and Suggestions.
Address, "Constructive Leg:islation for the
New York State Exliibitor," by Lee A.
Ochs, State President.
Address, "State Organization," by Samuel H.
Trigger, National Vice-President.
MARCH 2nd
10:00 A. M.— Address, "Organization,"
by
Frederick J. Herrington, National Presi-
dent of the Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League of America.
Discussion and Applications for Membership.
11:30 A. M. — Address, "The Sunday Entertain-
ment in New York State," by a prominent
clergyman whose name will be announced
later.
Recess
2:30 P. M.— "The Needs and the Just GricT-
ances of the Exhibitor." Address by Mr.
L. F. Blumentlial. a New York Exhibitor.
All communications on this subject may be forwarded
to Mr. Blumenthal, 110 W. 40th St. (Room 403), who will
incorporate them into his program.
On this subject general discussion is invited. Meth-
ods of payment, protection of exhibitor in contracts and
other vital matters will be taken up and some definite
action will be taken.
Meeting will end with banquet at 8 p. m.
If Your House Is In New York State, Come To
Albany March 1st and 2nd
LEE A. OCHS, Pres. N. Y. State Exhibitors' League
1356
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
grudgingly completed the deal when Seagrue
arrived. Playing upon Cassidy's credulous idea
of what his property was worth he influenced
him to accept a check for $1J,U00, thereby es-
tablishing a competitive claim to the property.
When Seagrue decided to use force to get rid
of his competitors, Rhinelander wired Helen
Holmes at Las Vegas ; 'Seagrue is using force
to protest my right-of-way. Have attorney meet
me at the depot at 11 o'clock. Arrange for
special to bring deputies up here. Rhine-
lander."
Seagrue tapped the wires and heard the
message, also Helen's reply. "Attorney will
meet you on arrival. Special will be ready to
leave any time after 11. Helen."
As a result Seagrue had Cassidy's house
moved in front of Storm's crew, thus impend-
ing their progress. In the meantime, Rhine-
lander had gone to town, secured the deputies
and with them boarded a special train to re-
turn. But Seagrue's men were busy. Bill and
Lug secreted themselves in the head end of the
coach and as soon as the train was well out
of town, held up the fireman and engineer, cut
oS the engine, putting on speed and left the
coach full of deputies far in the rear. The
conductor, using an emergency telephone, noti-
fied Helen, who immediately started out in pur-
suit in an old engine.
In the meantime Storm decided that radical
action was necessary. Hooking up a pow'crful
engine with a heavy equipment car he drove
these at terrific speeij in the direction of Cas-
sidy's house. Suddenly the engine was de-
tached but the heavy equipment car headed
forward like a catapult, straight at Cassidy s
home. The next instant it tore straight through.
Seagrue was maddened beyond reason. Call-
ing his men he dashed forward at Storm's crew.
The ugly gang was armed with picks and shov-
els Bloodshed was in sight. Then came the
old engine driven on the front of the coach,
their rifles gleaming menacingly in the sun.
Seagrue had enough. Once more he had been
defeated by Helen.
CUB.
TOO KROUD TO FIGHT (Feb. 18).— The
cast: Jerry (George Ovey) ; the Swede (George
George) ; Sam (Gordon McGregor) ; the Father
(Louis FitzRoy) ; the Daughter ( Belle Ben-
nett) ; the Mother (Janet Sully) ; Tilly (Louise
Horner).
Jerry sees Tilly being chased hy, as he sup-
poses, a vicious dog and, seeing a chance to
play the hero, he goes to her rescue. 'The
owner of the animal appears and proves that
the animal is quite harmless, much to Jerry s
chagrin. Tilly and the dog's owner then have
the laugh on the disgusted Jerry, who talks to
himself and goes through such strange actions
that a cop, who has been watching and listen-
ing to him, decides he is crazy and starts to
take him away. Tillie pleads with the cop to
release Jerry, which he finally does.
Jerry accompanies Tillie to the house where
she is employed as servant and she invites him
in and treats him to a glass of beer. Tilly
sees one of her admirers, a husky Swede, cool-
ing and hides Jerry under the table. The Swede
sits down at the table and helps himself to
Jerry's beer. Startled by the approach of some-
one outside, whom they believe to be the
owner of the house, the Swede runs out the
back way and Jerry emerges from under the
table. The frightened Tilly barely has time to
hide him in a clothes basket when Sam, a
laborer, enters. The Swede retraces his steps
and, finding that the intruder is Sam, throws
him down the cellar. His rival thus disposed
of he begins to make love to Tilly. Jerry ven-
tures to raise the cover of the basket and look
out but is discovered by the Swede, who makes
a dash for him but the nimble Jerry is too
quick for him and jumps into the dumb waiter.
The Swede, not to be thwarted, runs down the
cellar but Jerry hears him coming and jumps
Into the furnace, which is the only place of
refuge in sight- Not wishing to follow him into
the furnace toe Swede returns to the kitchen,
only to te bit on the head with an empty beer
bottle by the angry Tillie and knocked uncon-
scious.
Sam stars a fire In the furnace and Jerry Is
forced to crawl up through the pipe. Emerg-
ing from the furnace he scares the mother and
daughter nearly to death and their screams
bring the father, revolver in hand. He fires at
Jerry, who being unable to find an exit, dives
back into the pipe and falls unconscious on the
cellar floor, his clothes on fire. He revives in
time to escape the clutches of father, who
chases him about the cellar until, somewhat
blinded by the smoke from Jerry's clothes, the
father runs upstairs, thinking Jerry has gone
out that way. Jerry, however, jumps out of
the window but is seen by the Swede who starts
in pursuit. A chase takes place, which ends
by the Swede chasing Jerry into a sawmill and
on to the roof. Here a fight takes place be-
tween the two but Jerry is no match for the
husky Swede, who picks him up and throws
him into the midst of a bunch of loafers. The
Swede is not content with this, but seeing that
Jerry is uninjured he takes a chimney and
buries it into the crowd, knocking them helter-
skelter. Jerry has no trouble in inciting the
crowd to capture the Swede and they all pounce
upon him while Jerry stands back and applauds.
While the fight is raging two policemen are
seen coming and the crowd soon scatters headed
by Jerry, and the Swede is left to be arrested
and taken away by the police. Jerry, laughing
m derisive triumph, is seen peering around a
post as his enemy, the Swede, is lead pro-
testingly away.
MUTUAL.
MUTUAL WEEKLY NO. 50 (Feb. 17).
At the Front. — With a map of the enemy's
territory, an aerial scout leaves on a recon-
noitering flight. Subtitle : Wounded Belgians
are surrounded with the best of care in the
hospitals at the front.
San Francisco, Cal. — Nine perish in wreck of
schooner. The "Aberdeen's" shattered hull
pounds to pieces in surf off Golden Gate Park.
Palo Alto, Cal. — Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur be-
comes president of Leland Stanford University.
Former President, David Slarr Jordan, crosses
the campus with him.
Seattle, Wash. — Fatal blaze kills six. Eight-
een carloads of hemp burn in warehouse here.
Locust Valley, N. Y. — Ninth annual bob sled
race. The "1911" breaks all records.
San Francisco, Cal. — Forty-two million dol-
lars for new water system. City Treasurer Mc-
Doughland receives fund voted by Congress for
Hetchy Hetchy project.
Ottawa, Canada. — Six perish in fire and ex-
plosion. Stately Parliament House is destroyed.
War plot suspected.
San Diego, Cal. — Cloudbursts in mountains
cause floods. Otay Dam breaks, drowning ten.
Quincy, Mass. — Colossal statue in memory of
Titanic heroes. Mr. John Horrigan, sculptor,
finishes work on memorial, which will he erected
in Potomac Park, Washington. D. C.
Atlanta, Ga. — Old time fiddlers' convention. ._
Champions of the bow and string compete for
valuahle prizes here.
St. Paul, Minn. — Outdoor sports carnival
draws 150,000 spectators. King Boreas reigns
supreme.
Wilmington. Del. — Floating hospital launched.
Gift for St. John's guild. New York, cost $100,-
000.
Little Rock, Ark. — Rivers go on rampage.
Twenty dead and thousands homeless in flooded
districts.
BEAUTY.
"TOO MUCH MARRIED" (Feb. 23). The
cast: Nell (Carol Halloway) ; Jack (John Shee-
han) ; Uncle (John Steppling) ; M^s. O'Laugh-
lin (Lucille Ward). Directed by Jack Dillo'h.
Jack and Nell are newlyweds. Nell simply
can't cook and Jack is sure that if he goes on
eating her grub much longer, dire things will
result. He plays ball with her biscuits and
they certainly do bounce — but don't break.
Helen tearfully goes right home to mama, but
Jack concludes that she will be back all right,
and doesn't spend any time worrying. He de-
cides to give her a surprise when she does re-
turn and phones an employment agency to send
a cook. The cook arrives — full-blooded Irish,
and encumbered with a baby.
Then Jack's uncle comes for a visit to give
him a start when married, as promised. Fear-
ing that Uncle will not come through with a
donation if he learns of the quarrel, J^ck pre-
sents the cook, Mrs. O'Laughlin, as his wife,
and while uncle Is not overly pleased, he makes
the best of it and writes out a large check. In
accordance with his policy that the lady of the
house should handle all moneys, the check is
given to M s. O'Laughlin, "phoney" wife.
Hark! l-'rom the kitchen comes forth the
squeal of a baby. Jack tells Uncle that he has
been married secretly for two years and that
the baby is his. Uncle has the little family pose
lor their picture and then sets out to get baby
some toys. Passing through the park, on his
way back, he uecides to rest a while and sits
down on a bench beside Nell, who is crying re-
pentantly. She sees the photo in his hand and
he proudly tells her that it is his nephew's
family. Uncle likes Nell's looks and invites
her to come home with him to see the family
and she accepts. When they arrive. Jack is in-
troduced to Nell and they meet as strangers.
He introduces Mrs. O'Laughlin as his wife.
Lncle persuades Nell to stay as nurse. In the
meantime, Mr. O'Laughlin seeks to recover his
wife and learns of her whereabouts through an
employment agency.
Uncle leads Jack and Mrs. O'Laughlin to
"their" room and bids them goodnight. Nell,
indignantly returning downstairs for her suit-
case, admits O'Laughlin, who wants to see his
wife. Nell immediately sees a light, and leads
him to Jack's room. Then O'Laughlin starts
to massacre Jack and Nell unintentionally flees
into Uncle's room. A mighty shove from
O'Laughlin sends Jack into Uncle's room and
he demands to know what Nell is doing there.
Mrs. O'Laughlin appeases her husband with the
check and as explanations follow. Uncle squares
Jack with another large check.
"COOKING HIS GOOSE" (Feb. 27). The
cast; Ima Knut (Orral Humphrey); Mrs.
Banks (Gladys Kingsbury) ; Her Daughter,
Liza (Dixie Steward). Directed by Nate Watt.
Ima is a bachelor whose love of whiskey Is
only exceeded by his love of pie. The local eat
house goes broke and the bachelors of the
neighborhood are compelled to cook their own
grub. Ima stands in for a while until he eats
a morsel at Mrs. Bancs', which she informs
him has been cooked hy "my darter Liza." He
then finds he loves Liza with his whole stom-
ach, and for fear some other gay Lothario wilt
capture this culinary treasure, he marries her.
Ima's state of mind can be imagined when
he discovers that Liza is a base deceiver as to
her culinary capabilities and the only things
she can cook are pork and beans — the latter
according to the labels on the cans, already
prepared under strict, scientific and antiseptic
conditions. His bitter disappointment drives
him to drink and to the horror of Liza, he re-
turns to the connubial hearth blissfully intoxi-
cated.
Even a bad cook will turn at last, and driven
desperate by Ima's unkind remarks on her
cooking, her mother's cooking, her father's cook-
ing and the whole family's cooking, she reaches
for the whiskey bottle and vents her anger on
Ima's head. As the last flicker of conscious-
ness departs, he seems to see Liza changing
into an animated whiskey bottle, which, with a
wicked leer, starts chasing him about. Where-
ever he runs, hi is pursued by the bottle.
-4t last he discovers an enormous club and
attacks his erstwhile friend, and now bitter
enemy. With joy he sees it scatter into a mil-
lion pieces ; then it unites once more and pur-
sues him madly. Exhausted, he at length es-
capes to the shade of a friendly tree. Here he
falls asleep only to be awakened and deluged
from above, where the bottle, having climbed
the tree, is pouring its contents over his aching
head. He comes to and finds that Liza has
revived him with the contents of a milk Jug,
prefering a live drunkard to a dead husband.
MUSTANG.
"DOUBLE CROSSED" (Three parts — Feb. 25)
The cast: John Kling (Thomas Chatterton) ;
Ort Lemp (Jack Richardson) : Anna Kling,
John's wife (.\nna Little). Directed by Tom
Chatterton.
Big-hearted John Kling, a stock raiser, made
his money by struggling for it. He mingled
with his "boys," shared in their joys and
helped them through their sorrows. Anna.
Kling's wife, longed for his personal devotion,
thinking because he was so engrossed in his
business that he neglected her, though he Is
working for her alone.
Lemp is a tramp. He has but one redeeming
trait and that is his personality. Kling re-
ceives a rush order from Drift & Co., the
packers. The boys work with tireless energy
for the man they love and the train starts for
the East on schedule time. It is a long hard
pull and the heavily taxed engine has all it
can do to draw the train load of cattle to the
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1357
EL DORADO FEATURES
(BRUCE F. BUNDY)
PRESENT THEIR PREMIER RELEASE
THE IMPERSONATION
IN FIVE REELS
Featuring that Charming Bit of Femininity
MISS NEVA GERBER
ASSISTED BY SUCH WELL KNOWN SCREEN ARTISTS AS
LAMAR JOHNSTONE— REX DOWNS— MAY CRUZE
AND OTHERS OF EQUAL NOTE
Using the European war as a background the author has succeeded in evolving a plot
which, while embracing the leading features of the great conflict, does not give offense
to any of the participants.
In the role of Rhoda Lyons, a western girl who is studying abroad when the war
breaks and unwillingly drawn into the maelstrom of conflicting forces, Miss Gerber com-
bines the daintiness of innocent girlhood with the intense dramatic action of the western
character, which seeks obstacles for the sheer joy of overcoming them.
Release date will be announced shortly
Address all inquiries to HARRIS L. FORBES, Managing Director
El Dorado Feature Film Co.
Studio and Executive Offices, 40 West Mountain St., Pasadena, CaL
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
summit. Kling's consignment almost reaches
the top when the coupling, back of the engine,
snaps and the trainload of cattle starts down-
grade. The telegraph operator sees the run-
away train and wires Kling. He and one of
the men leave on a hand car, pumping their
way toward where they suppose the wreck will
be. The crew has deserted, but Lemp was on
the train.
Death stares him in the face, but Lemp is no
coward. He climbs the ladder to the top of the
train and works the chain brakes. When Kling
comes up to the standing train, he thanks
Lemp and gives him a chance to make good.
Kling shares his business and home with Lemp,
and Lemp falls in love with Anna. Anna re-
pulses Lemp's profession of love. Kling's at-
tention lags and Lemp's increases and Anna,
discontented, finds some comfort in the only
companionship offered, while Kling is working
to earn money for her pleasure.
Kling leaves one night to oversee his bound-
ary posts. Lemp pl?^ds with Anna to go away
with him. Kling's horse steps into a chuck and
breaks a leg. Kling. returning to the ranch for
another mount, through a window of the house
sees Lemp and Anna together. He hears Lemp's
entreaties and he sees Anna draw a gun when
Lemp oversteps himself. Kling laughs bitterly
but treats Lemp as though nothing had hap-
pened. He inveigles him into a stock deal, ad-
vances him money and takes his share in the
ranch as security. When word comes that all
is lost, Kling has his revenge, for he shows
Lemp the cowboys driving his cattle onto
Kling's land, and Lemp realizes that he is
ruined. He pleads with Kling. but Kling taunts
him. He locks the door and turning to Lemp,
accuses him of trying to steal his wife, and
forces him to fight.
Anna, hearing sounds of the scuffle, beats
upon the locked door and begs and pleads that
they stop. But Kling was beating an ever-
lasting lesson into Lemp and when he has
finished. Lemp has learned his lesson well. Then
Kling turns to Anna, tells her of his great love,
and their reconciliation is complete.
AMERICAN.
"LIFE'S HARMONY" (Three parts— Feb. 22.)
The cast: Faith Pringle (Vivian Rich) ; Jo-
siah Pringle (George Periolat ) ; Gordon How-
ard (Alfred Vosburgh). Directed by Frank
Borzage.
Josiah Pringle, a benevolent old musician,
who ekes out his livelihood by giving music- les-
sons, after playing the organ for twenty years
in the church of a little New England hamlet,
must make way for a younger man, Gordon
Howard, who comes from Boston. Faith Pringle,
adopted by Josiah and his aged sister, Letitia,
is leader of the choir, and when Pringle is re-
placed, she refuses to sing, but relents at
Pringle's gentle insistence. When the new or-
ganist appears, Pringle's pupils leave him for
the younger man, but he feels no resentment
against Howard and compliments him on his
playing.
A young ruffian attacks Faith, but Howard
rescues her and Pringle. deeply "appreciative, in-
vites Howard to the house. For many years
PVingle has been working upon an improvement
In organs. He shows the model to Howard who
discovers a point that has baffled the old musi-
cian for ten years. The young ruffian, seeking
a way to revenge himself on Howard through
Pringle, shows Pringle a newspaper bearing the
picture of a young man, resembling Howard
closely, sought as an embezzler, but Pringle, in
his kindly way. says that if Howard has re-
formed, he will not be the first to persecute him.
Pringle places his model in the hands of
Howard, to obtain a patent. Howard writes
that he has secured an advance of $20,000 roy-
alties and they hear nothing further from him.
As the weeks drag by and Pringle's small store
of money Is exhausted, he and his sister are
forced to the decision that Faith must b*e re-
turned to the orphanage whence she came. The
day of her departure comes all too sonn. At
the last moment. Howard comes in and ex-
plains that after receiving the money he placed
It In a safe for the time being. In passing a
building in the course of construction, he was
Injured. At the hospital to which he was taken,
no means of identification were found on him.
and just as soon as he recovered his memory
he returned to the Prinelfs. The cloud on bis
antecedents is cleared when he looks at the
newspaper pictures and says "My brother — the
poor fellow is dead now."
Through Howard's Influence, Pringle is re-
Instated as organist and the frlend'^hlp between
Faith and Howard quickly ripens Into love.
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RUTH'S REMARKABLE RECEPTION (Feb.
22). — The cast: Ruth (Frances Keyes) ; But-
ler (Jay Yorke); Head Conspirator (Gus Ander-
son) ; His Helper (Arthur Le Vin) ; Student of
Ruskin (Maurice Steuart).
Ruth, an old maid, was the only one who had
ever visited Hades Square and felt sorry for the
poor little children there. It was a favorite
place to send new policemen and test their
courage, and it th'ey were alive at the end
of the week they were considered good cona.
The old maid decided to invite the boys of
Hades Square to her 'home tor a children's party.
Settlement workers who realized what was tn
store for the kind-hearted woman pleaded with
her to abandon her purpose.
In spite of protests, however, the old maid
had her way, and the dirty-faced little boys
came to her home to the party prepared for
them. She invited them to have a good time
and enjoy themselves, and they did. The dig-
nified butler felt the impact of a missile from
a sIin?-shot, a rare and expensive statue was
destroyed during a fist fight between two of the
"dears," while the chandeliers in the reception
room crashed to the floor during acrobatic
stunts performed by one of the children.
A little boy sat on the steps of his home,
next door to the old maid, reading a volume of
Riiskln. He was just the kind of child that the
bad boys from Hades Square would delight to
torment. He was deeply immersed in Ruskin
when a lassoo tLrown by an expert hand landed
around his neck and he was jerked, protesting,
into the house next door.
The bad little boys were very rude to the
student of Ruskin, but they got the surprise of
their lives when their prisoner, angered by their
disrespect tor his favorite author, soundly
trounced tbem all, and converted them into
eager, if unwilling, students of Ruskin.
As the children were leaving, their meek at-
titude, far different from their lormer belliger-
ency, their tough leader asked the studious little
boy it he could borrow his copy of Ruskin. The
student of Ruskin agreed, and asked why he
wanted to read it.
"Well, it's dis," said the boy from Hades
Square. "You seem to do everything to this
book except swaller it, and you're de best
rough-house scrapper I ever seen, so I guess
when I get through chewin' de words in dat
book I'll be able to lick every kid in de square."
PERKINS' PEACE' PARTY (Feb. 24) .—Henry
Perkins (Walter Heirs) ; His Wife (Louise Em-
erald Bates) ; Sailor (Riley Chamberlin).
Among his neighbors Henry Perkins was re-
garded as a human incarnation of the Dove
of Peace. He hated strife. But Henry Per-
kins' domestic existence was one of domestic
warfare. His wife had a high-geared tongue and
Henry's sister, who lived with them, could also
talk like a house afire. They nearly drove
Henry distracted, ne day he disappeared, leav-
ing a note to his wife In which he said : "I
cannot stop the fighting in my own home, so
I am going abroad to stop the war in Europe."
Henry went away with one of his pals, a
business man who claimed he had been ruined
by the way. They t.aveled in Henry's Ford
car, all the way from Jacksonville, Florida, to
New York, picking up en route a tramp whom
they ran over. To prevent him from suing Tor
damages, they offered him a free trip to Europe,
but the prospects of the trip looked dubious
when they lost their car through a crack in a
New York sidewalk, it carrying along most
of their funds. Then thev met a kindly sailor
man, who ottered them a free trip to Europe, 'be-
cause he was in sympathy with their project.
He told them it would be necessary to stow them
away, but added "after we are out on blue water
you will be my honored guests."
The kindly sailor, as it later developed, was a
fraud. His sbip was thorthanded, and the un-
fortunate peace advocates found that they were
compelled to work their passage. Worse than
that, the ship did not go to Europe but returned
to Jacksonville, their home town, and Henry's
wife was waiting at the dock. uch to Henry's
surprise she put all the blame on the others,
and venrefully horsewhipped them, then lead-
ing Henry back to bis home. Perkins never
again attempted to interfere with the war In
E>irope. He decided that the best thing to do
was to remain at his own fireside.
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VOGUE.
"PADDY'S POLITICAL, DREAM" (Feb. 10).
Directed by Jack Dillon.
Paddy is a laborer wbo goes to sleep during
bis noon hour and dreams that he has been
lilted 10 the rank of a political boss. His tirst
official act is to enter a saloon where be is im-
mediately the center of an admiring company of
bangers-on, bums, etc., and the object of the
particular attention of the bartender. Going
down the street be encounters a widow who is
in straitened circumstances and he furnishes
her with money to supply the dally bread.
Nearby he notes his political antagonist, Eddy
Simpson, making a stump speech to a large
crowd of factory hands. He immediately calls
bis henchmen, tbe police among the number,
and starts a riot which results in break'iug up
the political mass meeting and scattering the
crowd to the four winds.
Paddy has a great pull at police headquarters
and when some of the rioters are brought In,
he shows his power by securing the release of
his own sympathizers and throwing the ward-
heelers of the opposition into jail. Being a
friend of the people, be is very hard on aulo-
ists who break the speed laws, etc. Conse-
quently, tbe motorist who comes under the
wrath of the court is very thoroughly fined
and given t!'.e limit of the law.
Paddy's office is located next door to the po-
lice station and constant communication Is es-
tablished by means of a chute through which
various donations from those seeking political
help come. Local merchants send various gifts
of produce — meat, etc. — in lieu of cash. The
local butcher, from whom money is expected,
makes the fatal mistake of sending Paddy a side
of beef. Paddy's "meat Inspector" consequently
calls upon the unhappy butcher, finds his meat
unfit for use and condemns the entire shop.
Paddy is astonished to receive a coffin contain-
ing a dead man as graft from tbe undertaker.
Supposed dead man, however, comes to IfTe and
smokes Paddy's cigar. Before Paddy can over-
come his confusion the man escapes.
When an important election comes up Paddy
has completed a very strong organization which
works for him at the polls with the result that
there Is very much adroit stuffing of the ballot
boxes. When a voter in his booth starts to
mark the wrong side of the ballot, the curtains
part and Paddy appears with a large mallet.
Unless the voter changes his mind and his vote,
the mallet does terrible execution. As a result
of Paddy's strenuous efforts, there are very few
votes for the opposition and while he is gloating
over his political power and success of his
various methods, the one o'clock whistle blows
surely. Paddy wakes up to find that his po-
litical triumphs have only been a dream.
IGORROTES, CROCODILES AND A HAT
BOX (Feb. 13.) The cast: Madame' Parlevoo
(Louise Alva Owen) ; Count Romany, a spy
(Arthur Moon) ; Baron Pooh Pooh, also a 8py
(Paddy McQulre) ; Josle, Madame's friend
(Priscilla Dean). Directed by Jack Dillon.
Madame Parlevoo, a foreign emissary is car-
rying a hat box in which a secret code is hid-
den and this information is contained in a let-
ter addressed to Count Romany a spy in the
employ of the army of the unemployed.
Romany calls bis chief lieutpuant. Rarnn
Pooh Pooh by name and orders blm to get the
code which Madame is carrying in the hat box.
As Madame is stopping at the sea shore the
spies go there and after many attempts Barnn
Pooh Pooh finally succeeds in purloining the
coveted hat box.
The theft of this causes him. in his attempts
to escape to enter the village of an Tgorrote
chieftain who declares the Baron's Intrusion to
be a violation of an inviolate law of their re-
ligion and the only atonement to appease the
anger of their God is the blood of the Baron.
The Tgorrotes tie blm to a lunging board and
throwina: spears at him are about to make the
fatal lunge, when Count Romany appears on
the scene, and interrupts the exeiutlon by steal-
ing the hat box. The sacrifice of the Baron Is
abandoned until the Count is captured the )enr-
rotes overtaking the latter in an alligator farm,
where he takes refuge in the section of an
old alligator. They are about to lead him
back to the village when the police intervene
and learning of the theft, open the box to find it
empty.
AT THE END OP HIS ROPE (Feb. 17).— The
cast: Rube (Rube Miller); Madge (Madge
Klrby) ; School Teacher (Alice Neice) ; Slick-
Flno-er-^d Matt (Arthur Tavares).
"You'll have to ask father," declares Madge.
Father, a redoubtable sheriff, is reading a poster
promising a liheral reward for the arrest, dead
or alive, of Slick-Fingered Matt. The po-ster
shows a large, lifelike portrait of Matt. Rube
Interviews the sheriff, argues with him and
finally fights with him. He is considerably
worsted in the mixup. The young couple de-
cide to elope. But they lack money enough.
The sheriff goes to the village and posts the
reward notice, where it is viewed by Matt,
whom the sheriff fails to recognize because
Matt is using a baffling disguise — a large black
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moustache. Matt, however. Is recognized by
Rube, who decides to catch iiim and win the
reward money.
Matt iinows the School Teacher and sends a
note to her telling her to dismiss school and
meet him by appointment. The scene changes
to the school room, where Madge is blowing
beans at tbe School Teacher. She is in danger
of severe punishment when Matt's note arrives
and school is dismissed. Rube, in the mean-
time, arrives and flirts with the School Teacher,
bi;t is settled by Matt— with a mallet. His
prone form is concealed by the Teacher. The
sheriff arrives. The School Teacher flirts with
him and leads him on, all o( which is seen by
Madge at a window. In the meantime Rube re-
vives and beats Matt, and Madge calls her
mother, who finds the sheriff malting undue ad-
vances to the School Teacher. A general chase
results, in which Madge follows the School
Teacher and Rube taltes hotly after Matt. A
posse of citizens, armed with brickbats, starts
In pursuit.
Matt gains a hayloft and the girl follows.
Matt seeks to escape by a hoist, but. while ha
goes down one side. Rube goes up on the other,
and vice versa, thus frustrating his opportunity
to get away. Finally Madge jumps on a rope
with Rube, and the crook is cornered, and both
Matt and the School Teacher taken into cus-
tody. Rube wins the reward money, which Is
more than sufficient for his elopement with
Madge.
HEAVEN WILL PROTECT A WOIKINCT
GOIL (Feb. 20).— The cast: The hero (Russ
Powell) ; the heroine (PrlsclIla Dean) ; the vil-
lain (Arthur Moon) ; his accomplice (Paddy
McQuire) ; the shop girl (Louise Owen).
The villain is having a stormy interview with
his accomplice. They argue over a matter ot
ten cents, which the villain advanced to the
tool the day previous. The scene changes to
Nellie's home in the country, where the hero,
Joe, is taking leave of Nellie's mother, promis-
ing to find the heroine who has gone to the
city in search of her drunken father. Joe beats
his way on a freight train. In the meantime,
the villain and his accomplice are making at-
tempts to lure away a sales girl in a nearby de-
partment store. During their nefarious opera-
tions, the tool spies Nellie on tbe street, and
follows her. He Is Joined by the villain in an
automobile.
By a ruse, they get Nellie Into their car and
take her to tbe villain's office. The villain has
a terrific struggle with Nellie. Nellie bests the
villain and escapes. The shop girl is discharg-
ed and is given notice by her landlord that un-
less she pays the rent she must leave. She U
just in the act of taking poison when Joe, who
has found Nellie, arrives. The bottle ot poison,
thrown out into the hall, accidentally strikes
the villain, and he and h* accomplice enter,
endeavoring to capture the shop girl. But she
escapes. Joe and Nellie get away in a "Fliv-
ver." The villain and his accomplice give
furious chase. They capture Joe and Nellie
and brutally tie them to a railroad track.
A passenger train is approaching. As It
draws nearer and nearer, Joe and Nellie strug-
gle furiously to tree themselves, but are unable
to do so. In the nick of time they are saved
by a passing tramp. During this time the shop
girl has warned the local police, who gave
chase to the villains. Their automobile has
been disabled, so they get away in the "Fliv-
ver." They accidentally take a terrible leap
over a dizzy cliff to a point several hundred
feet below, but escape injury. However, they
are well punished for their attempted villainy
and decide to permanently leave the territory.
GAUMONT.
SEE AMERICA FIRST NO. 22.— "The Home
of the Lumber Jack" (Feb. 1-3). — Each part of
the country has Its traditions, and in the north
pine wood country the traditions are those of
the lumberjacks, who are fast disappearing with
the depletion of the forests. In this installment
the Mutual Traveler spends tbe day in the home
of these great, strong, picturesque fellows among
their giant pines. She is shown visiting the
shanties, where each lumberjack has his bunlt
and the mess cabin, famous for its excellent
food. Then are pictured the two methods ot
logging — the old. which was by the use of
horses the new, by wire cables, which drag the
logs to the railway. The pretty Traveler Is
shown out in the woods with the men at work
wllb their axes and saws, and she herself takes
a hand in chopping down the great kings' of
the forest.
Not to be outdone In picturesqueness, Misa
Mutual Traveler is garbed in a costume quite
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This glimpse of tbe life of Minnesota's lum-
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woods and come down In gangs In the spring
February 26, 1916
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SEE AMERICA FIRST, NO. 23, "Key West,
Fla." (Feb. L'O). — Tropical Florida oilers such
wonderful wintering facilities that the mutual
Traveler can't resist them, so in the Gaumont
<Mutual) split reel scenic, "See America First,"
No. 2;i, she takes her audiences with her on a
Jaunty little trip along the famous trestle rail-
road down to Key West, in the midst of its
sparkling waters. And then she visits all the
wonder spots of the place and sees the tropical
foliage, the flowers, the fruits, the drives and
the picturesque homes. She also visits a tor-
toise shell factory, where she is given a wonder-
ful and costly comb to take back up North with
her as a proof that she had visited the South.
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (On the
same reel with "See America First," No. 23). —
In the second half of the picture, "Pa" McGin-
nis has a lot of fun "Keeping Up With the
Joneses." Harry Palmer, the famous cartoonist,
makes him do it, much against his will, and to
"Ma" McGinnis' disgust.
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LIFE'S BLIND ALLEY (American— Five
parts — Feb. 17). The cast: Walt Landis (Har-
old Lockwood) ; Helen Keating (May Allison) ;
Rose McKee (Nell Franzen).
After a long, dry season, Walt Landis, the
owner of an isolated ranch, is in desperate need
of water. His cattle are dying for lack of It.
The young ranchman tried to persuade his
neighbors to let him use their water supply
but they refuse to accept bis note, and he has
no money.
Walt wins the devotion of Wampanah, an In-
dian, by saving him from a poisonous snake.
But he distressed the redskin greatly by killing
the snake. It is Manpanah's belief, according
to the traditions of his race, that the snake la
the messenger to propitiate the rain god.
They wait and wait for rain, but none falls.
At length, one day, Walt saves the life of an
Eastern millionaire, Adam Keating. The older
man's daughter, Helen, is sent for, and comes
West to take care of her father during his ill-
ness. Hearing of Walt's predicament and moved
by gratefulness, the Easterner buys an interest
In the young man's ranch, and advances money
to help him from his distressful predicament.
As the father and daughter linger, Walt be-
comes more and more in love with Helen. Af-
ter their return home, he follows them to the
East, and proposes to Helen. Used as she Is
to the more cultivated but more shallow men
of the East, Helen sends the stalwart rancher
away, and marries a New York club man named
Fred Sherwood. 'Walt, growing more lonely on
his solitary lanch, at length marries Rose Mc-
Kee. a factory girl, with whom he has come in
correspondence by answering a note she had
placed in a box of collars.
As time progresses, Helen's blase husband
tires of married life. On Walt's ranch, Rose,
used to the rush and whirr of busy lite, is palled
on by the solitude and pines tor the city again.
At length, weary of his son-in-law's dissipa-
tions, Helen's father sends his daughter and her
tusband to Walt's ranch, in which he still re-
tains a share, to see If Iif2 out-of-doors will
not have a regenerating effect upon the young
man.
Thrown together, the four find themselves
turning naturally to their tastes. Helen sees
the real worth of Walt Landis Fred finds Rose
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her, and she Is flattered t/ l-is attention. One
day, Walt and Helen discover the two In each
other's embraces. As they start to cross a
stream. Rose and Fred are caught in the quick-
sands. , . ,., .
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the young rancher. If the two would only sink
to their death be and Helen might he left to
face happiness together. But his higher nature
gets the better of him. and he saves them from
a horrible death. , .
Helen and Sherwood return to their home
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Rose and Walt remain on their ranch with no
tond of sympathy in common to see the wonder
of the stars together, and be happy in the
beauty of nature.
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SILAS MAR.\ER (Thaiihouser— Five parts—
Feb. I'JJ. — The cast; Siias Marner (Fredericls
W'arde) ; His Sweetheart ILouise E. baiesj ;
Supposed l-riend ^Morgan JonesJ ; Gudirey
(Thomas Curran). The story o( Silas Marner
was that of a man who became embittered and
estranged because ot a false accusation for
thievery which had been placed on bis bead by
a iriend whom he had trusted. Driven from his
native town, he settled down, a miserable, un-
happy weaver far from home, and let one pas-
sion— the love for gold — become the absorbing
moilve of his existence. In the town where he
plied his trade lived Squire Cass, the father ol
two sons. One of them, Godfrey, by name, was
a serious-purposed conscientious young man, on
whom his faiher leaned for support. The other,
Duustan, the younger, was a spendthrift and a
roysterer. As the elder son grew in favor with
his father, and as his marriage to Nancy Lam-
meter, the daughter of a most respectable fam-
ily, seemed imminent, Dunstan resolved that his
brother should be forced to fall from grace.
Thereupon he succeeded in getting his elder
brother under the influence of rum, as they were
on a journey through the country, and while
Godfrey was in this condition, Dunstan inveigled
him into marrying a pretty barmaid. When he
returned to sobriety, Godfrey was horrified at
what he had done. He provided for his wife,
and returned to his home. But Dunstan used
this knowledge to force money from his brother's
share. At length, the younger brother's rioting
used up what money Godfrey could easily give
him. Godfrey was forced to ask for time. Aa
Dunstan returned from hunting one night, he
stopped in Silas Marner's cabin as shelter from
the rain. He discovered the miser's hidden gold,
and taking it in his hands, ran from the house.
In the darkness and the rain, he did not see
an old well near by. He fell into it, as he ran,
and was drowned. Silas, on returning home.
was nearly crazed at the loss of the only thing
he loved in the world. Squire Cass and God-
frey, hearing nothing from Dunstan, believed
that he had wearied of his restricted life, and
thought that he had run away from home. And
BO Godfrey married Nancy, and the following
New Year's Eve the Squire gave a ball.
Th?-t same night, Molly, Godfrey's bar-maid
wife, decided that she would confront the
squire's son with their child. But as she
reached the road near Silas Marner's hut, she
became exhausted from her journey -through the
snow, and fell by the way. Epple, the child,
ran to the light shining from Marner's window,
entering the house, and fell asleep by the fire.
The weaver was also asleep, and when he awok«
and saw the child's golden hair shining in the
fire light, he thought it was his gold come
back to him. He reached for It and picked It
up in his hands, to find ttat it was the curly
locks of the child.
The mother's voice was heard calling, but
when Silas reached her, she was unconscious.
She later died. Godfrey, recognizing his bar-
maid wife in the dead woman, knew that Eppie
was his own child. But he did not confess to
Nancy — not until years bad passed and life
had granted them a childless fireside.
Then the Squire's eldest son told his wife
the tale. Together they went to Marner's hut
and begged Epple to come with them. But she
remained true to the old weaver who had grown
to love her more than lite Itself. When the old
well was drained, the remains of Dunstan were
found, the money box clutched in his hands.
"I ACCUSE" (Gaumont — 5 parts — Feb. 21.)
The cast: Judge Gray (Alexander Gaden) ; Rev.
Morgan Landman (Charles W. Travis) ; Eloise,
his daughter (Helen Marten) ; Harold, his son
(Albert Macklin) ; James Harrison (Henry W.
Pemberton) ; Luke Harrison (John Reinhard) :
Jake (John Macklin) : Banker Ward (W. J.
Butler) ; Alice Ward (Iva Shepard) ; old man
servant (James Levering) ; old woman servant
(Mary I. Davis). Scenario by G. D. Proctor.
Directed by William F. Haddock.
Robert Gray, a brilliant young lawyer, who
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her with loving the judge, who has never asked
for her love. The rector, coming on the scene,
canes James. James induces his good-for-
nothing brother Luiie to talte a job at the rec-
tor's left open by the discharge ot the coachman.
Emboldened by his successful career, the
judge proposes to Eloise and is accepted. They
are about to be married when James idarrison
comes to the judge and demands the arrest of
the rector on a charge of murder. James says
that the rector murdered his brother Lulte, and
produces numerous witnesses with seemingly con-
clusive proof. Much against his will, the judge
is forced to issue the warrant and hear the case.
The rector is found guilty of manslaughter and
given a long term by the judge.
Meanwhile, in order not to hinder his career,
Eloise refuses to marry the judge until her
father is vindicated. James finds that he holds
a mortgage on the Landman home, and turns
Eloise and her brother Harold out of the house.
Judge Gray tries to raise a loan to help Eloise,
but the banker to whom he applies is the father
of the girl. Alice Ward, whose advances the
Judge had received coldly. She blocks the loan.
Five years later, James Harrison, now a
church warden, is haunted by memories of the
rector. Thinking he sees the rector in his old
pulpit be drops the collection plates and falls
unconcious to the floor. The ordeal affects his
mind and body. Meanwhile Luke, the good-for-
nothing brother, is discharged from prison,
where he has been serving a term for a minor
offense. Luke is in the power of an evil man
who demands money. Luke tries to raise money
from his brother at whose house he is staying,
concealing his identity from everybody, but
his brother, James.
Refused by James, Luke puts his room in dis-
order, leaving bloodstains everywhere, thus
manufacturing evidence of a probable murder.
The old servants take the story to Judge Gray,
who orders the arrest of James Harrison,
At the trial the jury failed to agree. The
old servants came and asked the judge to go to
the home where they were haunted by strange
noises. The judge finds Luke Harrison there
biding In a closet. "It is Luke Harrison," cries
the judge to Harold Landman. "Then your
father and James Harrison are innocent
men."
The appearance of Luke In the flesh auto-
matically brings about the release of the rertor.
His story causes the conviction of James Har-
rison. The rector is reinstated in his position
in the church and In the hearts of his parish-
loners. Eloise and Judge Gray are married by
the rector a few days later.
THE OVAL DIAMOND (Thanhouser— Five
Parts — Feb. 24). — The cast; Robert Ledyard
(Harris Gordon); Sylvia Daunt (Barbara Gil-
rpy); Her Uncle (Arthur Bauer).
' The story is centerfd about an oval diamond,
a priceless gem, found by a South African miner
on his claim. His no'j'jps'^ion of it has Rrouspd
the envy of bis stepbrother. Major Dennlson, his
fornipr partnpr, and the latter's son, Arthur
Dennison. and of four mlnrrs who owned ad-
jacent claims. To escape their plotting to gain
possession of the stone, the owner and bis
doitehtpr. Sylvia, left for America.
Shortly after their arrival In the United
Sintes, however. Major Dennison and his son
had effected an automobl'e accident with the
taxlrab in which Mr. Daunt and his daugther
were riding, bad killed his stepbrother, and had
escaped with diamond. Latpr. on her search for
the gera, Sylvia had gone to her uncle's house
where she had been imprisoned and restrained
from going beyond the high walls which en-
closed the plane.
All this had happened before the beginning of
the play. Things of importance for Sylvia do
not bPEtn to hnnnon until the entrance of Rob-
ert Ledyard, Impressionable youth, over the
garden wall. On a trin south. Robert dis''Overs
that there Is something mysterious and un-
fathomable about the house next to the one In
which his uncle, whom hp is visltine, lives.
To furthpr bis siisnif inns, bp di<=cnvrrs a
very hampered and unhappy looking girl In the
enclosed yard. Feeling certain that she is in
trouble, he throws a note to her in which he
offers his services, and asks hpr to nod hpr head
If he ran be of assistance. Hardly waiting for
a reply, he follows his note over the garden
wall, and learns the story of her distress. The
complifations which follow with the return of
Major Dennison and h's son bpfore Robprt has
time to return to his uncle's house, start Rob-
ert's fight for the possession of the oval dia-
mon'l.
Robert escapes, eludes now Major Dennison
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and his son, and later the four miners, who, too,
have come to America determined to possess
the diamond. He ftnds the diamond a thousand
times and loses It again. It travels through
hundreds of hands during the brief five thou-
sand feet of its existence, but in the end it
comes back to stay in the hands which own it.
Sylvia marries Robert. They start North on
their wedding trip. In his pocket the young
bridegroom carries a small package which he
carefully guards, feeling nervously now and
again, to see that he has not lost it.
Following them is a mysterious character who
watches and shakes his head shrewdly as he
sees the evident feeling of insecurity which
possesses Robert. As the young bride and
groom sit on the rear platform of the train the
stranger appears before them, removes his mus-
tache, and demands at the point of the pistol,
that Robert hand over the small package in his
pocket. It is Colby, one of the miners. Know-
ing that resistance is futile, the young man
hands over his guarded package, and the thief
drops from the speeding train. After he had
gone, the young husband laughs, and pulls from
an inside pocket the real diamond. The one he
had given to Colby was paste.
A LAW UNTO HIMSELF (Five Parts— Cen-
taur—Feb. 2S).— The cast: Allan Dwight and
Jean Belleau (Crane Wilbur) ; BUI Holden
(Louis Durham) : McFadden (E. W. Harris) ;
Bob Clayton, Jean's friend (Carl von Scbiiler) ;
Paul Belleau. Jean's younger brother (Francis
Raymond I ; Pascal, a IMexican (Steve Murphy);
Senator Thurston, his daughter (Virginia Kirt-
ley). Written by Lillian V. Brockwell. Di-
rected by Robert Brockwell.
Allan Dwight, sheriff, and Jean Belleau, a
young French surveyor, live in Circle City.
They bear such a striking resemblance that they
can hardly be dii-tinguished one from the other.
Jean has a half-wit brother, Paul, wholii Holden,
a political crook, teases and bullies. Dwight
catches him in the act, thrashes him, and in-
curs the enmity of the bully. That night Holden
and Pascal, a Mexican, meet McFadden to get
from him their share of money contributed by
Senator Thurston tor certain nefarious under-
takings. McFadden does not turn over what
Holden and Pascal consider their rightful share
and they vow vengeance. Their opportunity
comes when Paul, the half-wit, in trying to
enter McFadden's outhouse to get his runaway
dog, is menaced by McFadden. Pascal fires at
McFadden, killing him, and then throws the
gun and Paul beside the dead man. When the
crowd, which is attracted by the shot, gathers
around, Holden accuses Paui of the murder, and
incites the mob to lynch him.
Bob Clayton, a friend ot Jean's, attempts to
ȣtay them, but, being unsuccessful, he hurries
to notify Jean and Dwight. Dwight arrives first
and tries to circumvent the mob's fury. A
struggle follows in the course ot which Dwight
is thrown against the barrel upon which Paul is
standing and the boy is hung. Jean arrives
and swears vengeance upon those responsi'-le
for his brother's death.
Dwight is in love with Evelyn, the daughter
of Senator Thurston, who is in control of the
party known as the Thurston gang. Dwight
makes his feelings known in the matter of the
gang's activities, and Evelyn feels that her
father Is the brunt of his remarks. Dwight,
however, continues his course of attempting to
stamp out the work of the gang. A month or
so rolls by and a mysterious bandit appears.
After each successful robbery he leaves a note
signed "The Devil." He becomes so daring that
a vigilante committee Is organized to capture
him.
In his mountain lair It is seen that "the
devil" is none other than Jean Belleau. His
lieutenants are Clayton and Holden, the latter
having confessed to Jean that Pascal was his
brother's murderer, causing Jean to end the
Mexican's existence. Holden has grown jealous
of Jean and makes known the bandit's identity
to two detectives, advising them that he may
be known by his horse, which is branded with
the form of a pitchfork. When Jean goes to
town he is pursued by the offlcers, but escapes
capture by hiding in Dwight's automobile.
Dwi2:ht learns that he Is In his car. and. de-
sirous to save the good that is in him, Dwight
permits the bandit to take his car to escape
while he takes charge of Jean's horse. Jean
returns the car the next morning and lenves
with It a note saying that he has decided to
give up his lawless life.
Soon after Jean leaves after extracting a
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promise from his friend, Clayton, that he, too.
will also abandon the lite of an outlaw. Holden
assumes the leadership of the gang and plans
a bold daylight robbery, proposing to assume
the character of "The Devil." Clayton over-
hears the plot and determines to frustrate it
for the sake of "The Devil's" name. In the
attempt Clayton is shot by Holden, who, with
his gang, escapes to the mountain retreat.
When Dwight hears of the robbery and is
told that "The Devil" is responsible, he deter-
mines to seek out Jean and either make a man
of him or bring him back a prisoner. He
starts out on Jean's horse. Meanwhile the vigi-
lante committee is also bent upon entering the
bandit mountain stronghold. Holden was badly
wounded in the affray at the bank. Holden
wounds Dwight and, noting the remarkable re-
semblance between the sheriff and Jean, he
places evidences of the bank robbery upon the
man he has wounded. So the posse flnds Dwight.
and, of course, their natural assumption Is that
Dwight has been the bandit.
Dwight is taken back to town and arraigned
before the authorities. An account of the ban-
dit's career is printed in the papers and at-
tributed to Dwight. Jean, speeding Eastward
on a train, reads the story and, realizing the
situation, wires back to the Circle City authori-
ties to stop prosecution until he arrives. He
does return and Dwight is released from cus-
tody. The police are anxious to run down
Holden and offer Jean certain clemency if he
will lead them to the mountain stronghold,
where Holden and his men are hidden. Jean
consents to avenge the death of his friend Clay-
ton, at Holden's bands.
When Jean and the posse arrive a pitched
battle takes place. At last Jean and Holden
meet. After a terrific fight Jean succeeds In
rolling Holden over to the edge of a cliff. Hol-
den falls over it, but Jean, with a firm grip
upon his wrists, holds him suspended in mid-
air as he himself lies at the edge of the cliff
on his breast. One of the bandits takes aim
and fires at Jean. As the bullet enters his
body Jean, with a convulsive movement, loosens
his hold on Holden's wrists and the latter is
dashed on the rocks thousands of feet below.
Jean struggles to his feet and tries to make
his way back to the posse, but only succeeds in
reaching his faithful horse and at her side he
falls. Meanwhile Dwight has recovered from his
wounds and found a happy resting place in the
arms of Evelyn.
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HONOR'S ALTAR (Kay-Bee— Feb. 20).— The
cast: Frederick Mallery (Walter Edwards);
Winnie Mallery (Bessie Barriscale) ; Warren
Woods (Lewis Stone) ; Dolly (Lola May) ; Paul
(Robert McKim).
Frederick Mallery, a self-made millionaire,
wants to get rid of his faithful wife, Winnie
Mallery. At a club Mallery hears Warren
Woods boast to his cronies that he has lost
his sense of honor. Later Mallery makes Woods
an offer of .foO.OOO if he will win the affections
of Mrs. Mallery and so free him. Woods agrees.
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ways claiming to be busy, Woods takes the
woman to receptions, dinners and halls.
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dusk at a notorious roadhouse. He Induces Mrs.
Mallery to enter the place. Then he thinks to
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where she Is. But her trust in his manhood
overcomes this idea. He gets an automobile
and takes her home. Woods lures Mallery to
the house that night, promising to show he has
won over Mrs. Mallery. Instead he meets him
outside the door, scores him as unworthy of a
good woman's love, and tears up the check for
$.10,000 he has received. Mallery is humiliated,
but goes up to his wife's room and is forgiven.
HIS PRIDE AND SHAME (Keystone— Two
Parts — Feb. 20). — The cast: Chief of police
(Ford Sterling) ; mayor (Guy Woodward) ; his
daughter (Juanita Hansen); chief's son (Bob-
bie Vernon) ; chief crook (Bobbie Dunn).
A band of crooks mnke life interesting for
everybody concerned. First the police capture
the chief crook. Later he gets free and Is re-
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son is locked up in the cell, while the crook
hies himself away. But the police chief's son
makes good in the end by helping the mayor's
daughter to freedom across slippery roofs, nar-
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crooks and fight desperately.
j HELL'S HINGES (Kav-Bee— Feb. 20).— The
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sentiment against the better element. Some
rough men and women Interrupt the service.
Blaze Tracy, a notorious gun man, drives the
bunch out of the church when one of the men
insults Faith. Silk decoys Henley to his sa-
loon, where Dolly, one of the dance hall girls,
induces him to drink till he Is Intoxicated.
Blaze goes away to a nearby town to fetch
an organ for the church. On his return he finds
the church burned down, Henley killed and
Faith brol<enhe.irted over the disaster that has
come to the good element. In fury Blaze shoots
the treacherous Silk, sets the saloon on Are
and sees the flames wipe out the town as the
result of a high wind. He takes Faith away
with him, saying that their future would hence-
forth lie beyond the mountains.
DAPHNE AND THE PIRATE (Fine Arts—
Feb. 20).— The cast: Daphne La Tour (Lillian
Gish) ; Philip de Mornay (Elliott Dexter) ;
Jamie d'Arcy (Walter Long); Prince Henry
(Howard Gaye) ; Fanchette (Lucille Younge) ;
Francois La Tour (Richard Cummings) ; Due
de Morney (Jack Cosgrave).
Tiring of the idle lite at court, young Philip
de Mornay goes on a hunting trip with his
father. Due de Mornay. Philip comes across
Daphne La Tour, the daughter of the game-
keeper. As she eludes him, he has some toughs
in his pay to steal her. She is taken to the
house of one Fanchette In Paris. All the wo-
men of this place are seized by officers and
sent on a ship to America, where they are to
be auctioned off as wives for the planters
Meanwhile, Philip has quarreled with the
King's Counsellor. In a fight he thinks he has
killed the offlcial. He flees to the purlieus of
the city, joins a band of pirates and goes to
sea. There is a fight between the pirate ship'
and the ship bearing the women. The pirates
are defeated at the last moment by the brav-
ery of Daphne. As a reward she claims the
life of Philip. On shore he rescues her Just
as she Is to be married to Jamie d'Arcy. Philip-
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San Francisco, Cal. — Nine lives are lost whea
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pieces in a ninety-mile hurricane.
Newport News, Va. — The British liner Appam,
a prize of daring Teuton steamship, arrives In.
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is carried on the march by the transport wagons.
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indeed. 3. — On the march. Note the jaunty
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Le Creusot, France. — "Guns, guns and still
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furiously working to supply the increasing de-
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February 26, 1916
New York City. — (Except Los Angeles, Port-
land. Seattle and Boston). Snow plows hitcned
to t'iflh Avenue Busses are effectively used to
remol<e the six-inch blanket of snow tbat
mantles the city.
Milwaukee, Wis.— (Ex. Chicago). President
Wilson carries hia campaign for prepareUuuss
Into the Middle West. Subtitles.— 1. Vast crowds
welcome the Chief Executive at the Auditorium.
2. With Mrs. Wilson he greets waiting admirers
at Waukegan. 3. We must be able to de/ciid
our huuor.
St. Paul, Minn. — (Ex Chicago). Novel scenes
of merrymaking mark the Hrst annual outdoor
winter sports carnival. Subtitles. — 1. The men
are forced to yield the laurels of the pushball
contest to their fair maidens of the Nor'West.
2. Even the dogs enjoy their share of the fes-
tivities.
Coventry, England. — Ex Wash., Phlla. In-
dianapolis and St. Louis). A novel method of
transporting the wounded from the Held by
means of a cycle ambulance is employed by the
Army Medical Corps.
Marshti.-ld, Mass. (Ex Phila., Wash., Indianap-
olis and St. Louis). Sandy Sherman, Superin-
tendent of Game Preserve, has made friends
with his winter flock of wild fowls.
PATHE NEWS NO. 12 (Feb. 8).
Epinal, France. — The problem of removing the
wounded over the snow covered Vosgcs Moun-
tains has been solved by Ibe use of sled
stretchers drawn by ski runners.
Tampa. Fla. — Manned by a blood-thirsty crew
of villains, the pirate craft Caspar sails up the
harbor to open the annual carnival. Subtitles:
Ve Mystic Krew of Gasparilla makes ready to
disembark for the Invasion of the city. The
Royal Chamberlain receives the keys of the
surrendered city from the Mayor. King Gas-
parilla IX and his queen lead the parade of
floats.
Ottawa. Ont. — Incendiaries fire the Canadian
Parliament buildings, completely gutting the In-
terior and causing the death of six persons, and
damage amounting to $.j,OOO.Olil>. Subtitles :
The entrance from which the victims tried to
escape. Ruins of buildings in which four bodies
of Government employees are burned.
Smoky Mt.. Tenn. — Leonard G. Moore, one of
the last of the famous Tennessee trappers, still
pursues bis craft in the rocky fastnesses of the
Cumberland Mountains. Subtitles: The sly rac-
coon falls a victim to the skill of the trapper.
Rewarding his faithful mountain dogs. A les-
son in curing skins.
St. Louis. Mo. — Citizens of this section show
their approval of the President's plans tor de-
fense by an enthusiastic demonstration.
Miami, Fla. — The worries of town life are gaily
banished by society folk at this famous winter
resort. Subtitles: Braving the dizzy height of
the diving board. Andrew Carnegie enjoys a
quiet sojourn on the water. The orange groves
of Florida are not forgotten by the visitors.
Verdun. France. — German prisoners captured
In the recent trench fighting are marched away.
Note the new shrapnel helmets of the French
Guard. Subtitle: Their fate does not seem to
trouble them.
Great Lakes. 111. (Except Chicago copies.) —
Bayonet practice has been added to the curricu-
lum of U. S. Naval Training Stations as a re-
sult of observations of European fighting meth-
ods. Subtitle: No harm is done, however,
even if you do get "run through."
Newark, N. J. (Newark only.) — A spectacular
fire nearly destroys the gas works on Lawrence
Canal, with a damage of $50,000.
Cape Horn. Ore. (Except Portland and Seat-
tle.)— Steamboat Tahoma Is caught In the ice
when the Columbia River freezes during the
most severe cold snap experienced in years.
Subtitle: Winter's magic wand is Nature's
fairyland.
Atlantic City. N. J. (Wash.. Phil., St. Louis,
Indianapolis.) — A great conflagration destroys
the center of this city, with a damage of $250,-
000.
Coventry, England (Except Wash., Phil., In-
dianapolis. St. Louis, Chicago.). — A novel method
of transporting the wounded from the field by
means of a cycle ambulance Is employed by the
Army Medical Corps.
New York City (Los Angeles, Portland, Seat-
tle, Boston only.). — Snow plows hitched to Fifth
avenue busses are effectively used to remove
the G-lnch blanket of snow that mantles the cliy.
Locust Valley, L. I. (Except Portland. Seattle,
Los Angeles). — Bob sledding Is one of the fea-
tures of the Annual Matlnrock winter sports
celebration. Subtitle: The crew of twenty fair
riders Amis quarters tight on deck.
Flag. — The banner of our President waves in
the breeze of America's needs.
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VULTURES OF SOCIETY ( Es.sanay— Five
Parts— Feb. 14).— The cast: Teddy Uimms (Lil-
lian Drew): Eioise Cleverman (.Marguerite
Clayton); Raymond Raphael (E. H. Calvert);
Abraham Cleverman (Ernest .Maupaiu) ; Mrs.
Cleverman (Florence Obcrle) ; Joaepb Cripp
(Edward Arnold) ; Diamond Kate (Mae How-
ard) ; Prince Aggregio (Hugh Thompson) ; Oalrd
(A. W. Dates).
A little waif of the prairie, "Teddy" Bimms,
grows to girlhood under the care of a rancher
who had liuown her father before he was shot
by Mexicans. Baird decides to send her East
to school, "to make a lady out ot her," and
while she Is in the midst of her studies he
dies, leaving no will.
With little money and no friends she seeks
the city and employment as a stenographer.
Her smart appearance wins her work, but
when she refuses to comply with all the em-
ployer's conditions she is invariably dis-
charged. She finally gives up the struggle
after obtaining a position as secretary to the
great Abraham Cleverman, millionaire mer-
chant. She bad been temporarily aided finan-
cially by Raymond Raphael, a fellow roomer,
who saved her from being thrown into tlie
street. She was destined to meet the debonair
Raymond again.
Mrs. Cleverman, society leader, Is prepar-
ing for the most brilliant event of the sea-
son— the debut of her daughter Eioise, who
but a short time before had created conster-
nation in the family by dancing on a table la
a gay midnight cafe. Teddy Bimms demands
Cleverman obtain on invitation. It Is sent to
her under the name of Senorita Theodora De
Menza.
In the meantime Raymond Raphael, who Is
leader of a band of society thieves, finds (hat
his resemblance to Prince Aggregio makes
things easy. He kidnaps the Prince and poses
as Aggregio himself. The real noble Is im-
prisoned in "Diamond Kate's" home. Raymond
goes to the Cleverman reception.
He meets Teddy and makes love to her. She
later catches him In a daring theft of a tiara
. and learns his game, but says nothing. Eioise
tires of the party and Joins her Bohemian
companions. Later she Is carried into the
"Diamond Kate" Rat Intoxicated. She is locked
In a room. But Teddy, returning borne in a
taxi, sees It all. She enlists Gripp, the de-
tective, who had been on the trail of the Jewel
thieves.
In a daring attempt she liberates Eioise.
Later police raid the flat and the Prince l8
freed.
"There Is your rescuer," (Jripp tells the
Prince, pointing to Teddy. The gratitude of
the Prince is unbounded.
Cleverman decides to come to an understand-
ing with Teddy.
"We must break. What's your price?" are
his words here.
"Your coffee plantation In South America and
JoOO.OUO." she replies.
He pays and shortly after the Princes Ag-
gregio, she who had been a prairie wolf, soils
for Brazil with her Italian nobleman husband.
KENNEDY SQUARE (Vltagrnph— Five Parts
— Feb. 21). — The cast: St. George Temple
(Charles Kent) ; Harry Rutter (Antonio Mo-
reno) ; Kate Seymour (Muriel Ortriche) ; Hon.
Douglas Seymour (Thom Brooke) : Landon
Willetts (Raymond Bloomer); Colonel Rutter
(Dan Jarrett) : Mrs Rutter (Hatlle Delara);
Doctor (Harold Foshay) : Pawson (Herbert
Barry) ; Artig (Logan Paul). Produced by S.
Rankin Drew. Author, F. Hopklnson Smith.
St. George Temple, a typical Maryland gen-
tleman of the old school, lives In nn aristo-
cratic home on Kennedy Square, liked and re-
spected by everyone. Harry Rutter, a warm-
blooded young Southerner, tells him of his
falling out with Grace Seymour, with whom he
1.^ In love, and her father, the Hon. Douglas
Seymour, on account of his having been Intoxi-
cated. The old Southerner gives him a good
scolding, then promises to act as peacemaker.
He does so very effectively, and some time
later, in a reception in the Rutter home, the
engagement is about to be announced when he
gets In'o a quarrel with Willetts. who Is also
In love with Kate. Words come to blows,
and the two men flsht a duel In one of the
outbuildings by torchlight. Willetts is severe-
ly wounded. Colonel Rutter. the boy's father,
disowns him, angrily exclaiming that he has
disgraced himself, bis family and broken every
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law of hospitality. Kate refuses to see him,
and Rutter turns to his friend, St. George,
who takes the boy to live with him. Kate re-
mains firm, and the Colonel cuts both hiij son
and St. Guorge at the club.
The Patopsco Bank fails and St. George
mortgages his home to pay Harry's debts. He
learns this, and goes to South America. There,
after many exciting adventures, he is given a
half interest in a valuable ruby mine by Senor
Ortiz, a wealthy South American, and Harry's
fortune is made. Shortly after, Harry returns
to his old Maryland home to lind St. George
living in extreme poverty. He buys back thp
old home and restores the old gentleman to
his proper position ; then a reconciliation is
effected by Colonel Rutter asking his son's
pardon. The meeting between Kate and Harry
is brought about, and Kate, with a cry of joy,
comes into Harry's arms.
HER BLEEDING HEART (Lubin— Five
Parts — Feb. 2Sj. — The cast: Marion Lane
(Rosetta Brice) ; Dr. George Page (Richard
Buhler) ; Alien Craven (Crauford Kent) ; Lucy
Mallory (Inez Buck) ; Sonia Crator (Karva
Poloskova) ; Mr. Lane (William Turner) ; Mrs.
Lane (Mrs. Carr). Written by Daniel Carson
Goodman. Directed by Jack Pratt.
Marion Lane lives with her parents in a
small town in the Middle West. Being the pos-
sessor of a fairly good voice, Marlon is jollied
along by her vocal teacher and her friends who
Insist that if she could only get to the city and
complete her studies she would become a sec-
ond Patti. Marion persuades her parents to let
her go to the city and later through a girl
friend, who is studying art at the Academy,
Marion is introduced Into the best social set.
She meets Allen Craven who takes advantage of
her innocence and then runs away, leaving
Marion to bear the responsibility of her indis-
cretion alone. Later at the maternity hospital,
Marion meets Dr. George Page, who becomes
interested in her, believing her to be a poor
young widow.
Marion grows despondent and tries to com-
mit suicide, but is prevented from doing so by
Dr. Page, who cheers her up and gives her a
new incentive in life through a suggestion that
she study nursing. Upon her recovery Marion
takes a course in nursing and after her gradu-
ation she becomes Dr. Page's most valuable
assistant. Gradually Page and Marion grow to
love each other, and after a time Page pro-
poses marriage, but Marion will not listen be-
cause of her past. Finally through reading a
boob that dwells with great emphasis on the
very same subject, Marion changes her mind
and becomes the wife of Dr. Page. For a while
all goes well. Then one night Dr. Page takes
Marion to a skating rink. Among the skaters
Marion recognizes Craven. He Is in the com-
pany of a celebrated Russian dancer, who has
been his mistress for years. Dr. Page seeing
Marion's agitation, thinks her 111 and takes
her home, where unable to stand the strain
any longer. Marion confesses her past, with-
holding nothing. Although crazed by grief at
Marion's confession, Dr. Page in his bigness
blames only the man and prays that the time
may come when he can get his hands on him.
After Dr. Page and Marlon depart from the
rink. Craven and Sonia leave their seats and
at Sonia's solicitation, telephones to Dr. Page
and asks him to join them at supper. Page
declines, but in return invites Craven, who is
his old time pal, to come to his (Page's) house,
saying that he (Page) is In deep trouble and
needs a friend's advice. Craven goes to Page's
house, but leaves Sonia outside the door to
wait for him. In the meantime Marion, be-
lieving that her confession has put an end to
everything, has gone to her room and secured
her husband's revolver and is just about to
kill herself when she overhears Page and
Craven talking. With the revolver clutched In
her hand. Marion creeps softly downstairs to
the room where the men are and suddenly the
realization is brought to Dr. Page that the
man who has been his life long chum, is the
man who ruinod his wife. Marion seeing the
horror In her husband's face, faints, and Page
with the cry of a maniac throws himself upon
Craven.
A struggle ensues during which each man
strives to secure possession of the revolver.
A shot Is heard, and Craven sinks to the floor.
Sonia, hearing the shot, rushes Into the house
later when the servants arrive accompanied by
a passing policeman. Sonia says "it was a clear
case of suicide, I saw him shoot himself."
Page with a look of gratitude to Sosla turns
to MarloD> folds her In tals arms and l^ads
her away.
METRO PICTURES CORP.
DTMPT.BS (Columbia Pictures Corp.—Five
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{Fred Tidmarsh) j Eugenia Abbott (Peggy
Hopkins) ; Mrs. Riley (Charlotte Shelby) ; Tom
Craig (Harry Ford); Minister (William Raush-
er) ; His Wife (Mue Ue lleti).
Dimples lives with her father In an old attic
room. He is a niiser who hoaid.-; his gold lu a
bag hidden la the room. Dimples does not
know about the money, but Horton, the miser's
only couipaniun, does. Dimples wantii a doll,
but her father Is too miserly to buy It. Hor-
ton pawns bis watch and gets a rag doll for
Dimples making her hap.» .
Dimples' father dies suddenly, and Mrs. Riley,
an aunt, wbo lives in a soutberu city, is notihed.
Mrs. Kiley writes that she will come and get
the little girl. Horton is afraid Dimples will
lose her iuherltanee to this strange relative.
He changes the gold Into bills of lar^e de-
nomination and seeks a place to hide the
money. He is followed to Dimples' home by
Craig, a thief, wbo watches Horton sew the
money Inside the doll. Craig, In attempting
to get the doll, kills Ho.-ton. People arrive and
Craig is frustrated In his plan but escapes.
Mrs. Riley takes Dimples south vulth uer.
In a southern city Robert Stanley and Joseph
Langdon are in love with Eugenia Abbott Rob-
ert and Eugenia have been engaged since child-
hood. Langdon, meeting Robert In the club,
accuses him of winning Eugenia through bl9
money. Eugenia really loves Langdon, feels the
childhood engagement Is binding — besides Rob-
ert has a fortune. Langdon and Robert have
a quarrel, which ends In Robert knocking Lang-
don down. Robert gets to thinking the mat-
ter over and writes Eugenia telling her he is
penniless, and that he is willing for ner to
break the engagement it she desires. She Is
glad of a chance to escape and writes him
to that effect. Langdon and Eugenia announce
their engagement and Robert goes to the
country for a few days to forget. Before leav-
ing Robert places his entire fortune in the
hands of his attorney, Weibourne Howard, and
leaves for Mrs. Riley's farm, Mrs. Riley having
advertised for boarders. On the farm Robert
meets Dimples and she talis In love with him.
He also is smitten by her, but hesitates to
speak his heart on account of her youth.
One day a panic occurs on the stock exchange
and Robert's entire fortune is swept away.
Howard sends a messenger boy to the Riley
farm to notify Robert that he must have more
money to protect his margins. Meantime, Craig,
the thief, discovers where Dimples and her
doll have gone. He makes bis way to the
Riley farm, where he steals the doll. Robert
gives chase and overtakes the thief. Begging
his freedom, (jralg tells Robert of the money
inside'^ the doll. Robert cuts open the doll
and finds the fortune. Just then the messenger
boy arrives and Robert gets the telegram. He
knows he has no money and he is ruined.
Dimples sees a change come over him. Dimples
finds the telegram as Robert wanders away to
think over his troubles. Dimples has an Idea.
She manages to get the bicycle belonging to
the messenger and hurries to town in time to
save Robert's fortune with the money from the
doll. There is a reversal and Robert cleans up
a large sum of money. Howard takes an au-
tomobile to the farm and arrives there just as
Dimples returns. Robert discovers that Dim-
ples has saved him, and subsequently their
fortunes and their hearts are united.
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"THE FOOL'S REVENGE" (Five Parts —
Feb. 13.)
Anson, a clown, lives happily with his wife
and his small daughter until Randall, a wealthy
libertine, begins to pay attention to Anson's
wife. Randall alienates the love of Mrs. An-
son and Induces her to leave her home. Anson
follows his wife to Randall's home, murders
her and chokes Randall into unconsciousness.
He disposes of his wife's body by throwing it
over a cliff.
Anson transfers to his daughter the affection
he formerly lavished on his wife. He makes
money In the ell Industry and leaves the
stage. Despite his opulence and his love for
his daughter, he can not forget the man who
wrecked his home. He learns that Randall,
now married. Is to be the guest of a Mr. and
Mrs. Mendell. Anson, who has become the part-
ner of Mendell although the two have never
met. sends word to Mendell that he Is going
abroad and that In his absence his business
interests will be cared for by his confidential
man. He suggests that his confidential man
be allowed to take up residence In the Men-
dell household. The proposition Is favorably
received, and Anson, disguised as a butler, he-
comes an inmate of Mendell's home.
Mendell devotes no small attention to Mrs.
Randall. When Anson discovers this he does
everything in his power to aid Mendell In the
latter's conquest of Mrs. Randall. ^ Mendell,
however. Is also nn admirer of Anson's daugh-
ter, Ethel, whom he has seen while out riding.
I'naware that Ethel is Anson's daughter, he
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Suggested in the cue sheet for the current Mutual release
"SILAS MARNER"
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Vprdl — The For«e of Destiny
tdwards — Inspiration
Karganoff — Romance
Helmund — Dialogue 80
Mlldenberg — Arabian Night \ ^.
Latk— Idilio | ^•""
Beethoven — Menuetto 1.00
RubiHsteln — Serenade 1.00
Bartlett — A Love Song J 1.00
Moulon — Enchanted Hour 1.00
Karganoff — Nocturne 1.00
Huerter — Intermezzo 60
Bizet — Le Retour 1.00
Wood — Spring Flowers 1.05
Hallen — Evening Twilight (
Kretscbmer — Evening's Quietude ..( ^'^^
The musical numbers in this week's cue sheet which are preceded by an asterisk (•)
refer to
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breaks Into Anson's home, carries off Ethel and
speeds away In an automobile. En route to bis
spe<;ial aparliuent, the macblne is wreclfed and
Ethel is ituocked unconscious. She is taken
Into the Mendell home and placed In bed in
the room which has been vacated by Mrs. Ran-
dall, who tired of Mendeli's attentions.
Mendel!, recovering from slight injuries sus-
tained during the automobile accident, returns
to his home. He goes to the room In which
Ethel is sleeping. Anson, unaware that it is
Ills own daughter in the room, suggests that
-Mendell take the woman be admires to his
epartment. Anson slips into the room, chloro-
forms his own daughter in the belief that she
is Mrs. Randall, and carries her off to the den
maintained by Mendell. He leaves her in the
power of Mendell and then telephones Randall
that Mrs. Randall Is in an apartment with
Mendell. Randall hurries to the apartment, kills
Mendell and then discovers that the woman in
the room is not his own wife. The big moment
of the action comes when Anson discovers that
the woman he has turned over to Mendell is
his own daughter.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAYS.
THE WRONG DOOR (Five Parts, I'eb. 21).—
The cast: Fern Hardy (Flora Parker De
Haven): Phillip Dorden (Carter De Haven);
"Bumps" (Ernie Shields) ; Housekeeper (Helen
Hayward) ; Hardy (G. A. Williams); Bates
(Harry Schumm) ; Heme (Fred Church).
Phillip Borden, a young millionaire owner of
a steel foundry, attends a musical comedy and
sees Miss Frou Frou. who in private life is Fern
Hardy. He immediately loses his heart ana
determines to win her. Fern Hardy is the fos-
ter-child of a reformed "crook." but these facts
are entirely unknown to her. Bates, a notorious
New York crook, with his accomplice. Heme,
visit the Hardy flat, and after Fern retires, the
men "frame up" a great haul. Hardy agrees
to steal a sum of money from Borden's foundry.
The crime is committed and the foundry
watchman is discovered half dead. In his hand
he clasps a card case, which bears Hardy's
name. The following day. Fern gets a note from
her father telling her that Bates will let her
know where he is. Fern goes to her father,
who is in hiding in a secret chamber, in Bates'
apartment, and Hardy confesses that he com-
mitted the crime.
Hardy begs Bates to allow him to go out
While on the street Hardy is overcome with
guilt and is at the point of committing suicide,
when Phil Corden happens along In his automo-
bile and takes him to his home. Hardv ulti-
mately confesses how in his youth he kidnapped
a little child from a wealthy home, taking with
him an ivory box, containing jewels. He deter-
mined to keep the baby for ransom, but his wife
prevailed upon him to raise her as their own.
Hardy then resolves to obtain the money from
Bates and return it to the man from whom they
stole it. He goes to Bates and makes his re-
quest. The result Is a fierce fight. The same
night Phil becomes intoxicated at bis club and
decides to finish off at a Turkish bath. He stag-
gers up the steps, but Instead of entering the
right door, he enters Bates' apartment which is
next to the Turkish bath establishment. The
room is dark when Borden enters and as he
strikes a match he sees in the dim light the
face of Hardy, being distorted with agony and
two hands clutching his tnroat. The match
goes out and borden is violently thrown to the
floor. When he opens his eyes he looks directly
into the face of a tiger skin rug. Suddenly a
blow stuns him and the next thing he knows,
he is being arrested.
Fern goes again to visit her father and ac-
cepts a sum of money Bates gives her remarking
that her father left it for her. Bates' house-
keeper, seeing Fern receive the roll of bills,
demands a share and is refused. Resolved to
obtain money somehow, she steals some jewelry
from his desk, takes the ivory box and sells
the box and contents at an auction shop. While
on a shopping tour. Fern is attracted by the
sound of an auctioneer's voice. She enters the
shop and is surprised to see the auctioneer
holdlna: up for bids ber much treasured i/ory
box. Unable to resist, she enters the place, but
not before Phil Borden sees her and follows her
in. and when the bidding for the box starts he
secures it. He offers it to her. but she refuses
to take it without paying for It. Phil then
gives her his card and (''"s hT thit whenever
she wants It she may call upon him and get
it. When Fern has saved euougb uiuut-y to
pay for the box she goes to Phil, but he
refuses to take the money. He forces lae oox
into her arms and she leaves thankfully. After
she has gone. Phil finds several bills on his
desk where she has slipped them under the
blotter.
Upon examining the bills, he recognizes the
number marks of his stolen money. Borden goes
to Fern to find out how she obtained the money,
and she gives the address of Bates. 'When
Borden is admitted to Bates' apartment he rec-
ognizes the tiger rug on the floor. Ills mind
reverts to the night of his adventure and be
realizes that this is the house in which Hardy
was being tortured. He eompels the housekeeper
to confess to him anu she tells the complete
story of the night Hardy was pleading with
Bates to be allowed to return the money and
Phil unexpcLtedly entered the room.
After tlie housekeeper finishes her story, Bor-
den is confronted by Bates. In an instant Bor-
den springs upon hini and they are In a strug-
gle. The houseKeeper. frightened and fearing
one of them to be killed. o|)ens the secret door-
way and Hardv weakened by months of con-
finement totters forth. He manages to gather
strength and filled with hate towards Bated,
springs upon him like a dying panther and
claws him from Phil. In this struggle Hardy
is mortally wounded and sinks back dying as
the officers, called by the housekeeper, enter the
house and the raid is made. Fern comes to
the house for news of her father and enters
just as Bates, the housekeeper and '.he gang are
arrested and taken away. The dying Hardy
tells Phil that Fern is the little child that be
stole and begs him to take her to her rightful
parents.
THE GRIP OF JEALOUSY (Bluebird— Five
Parts— Feb. 28).— The cast: Virginia Grant,
(Louise Lovely): Reth Grant (f^rnce Thomp-
son); Harry Grant (J. Belasco) ; Phillip.
Grant (Hayward Mack); Hugh Morey (Coiilin
Chase) : Jack Morey (Harry Hammi ; Silas
Lacey (Lon Chaney) : Harvey Lacey (.Mr.
Neff) : "Uncle Jeff" (Waller Belasco) ; Linda
(Marcia Moore) ; Cora (Dixie Carr). Scenario
by Ida Mary Parks. Director Joseph De Grasse.
The Grant and Morey families have been
enemies for generations. Beth Grant and Jack
Morey marry secretly, and when the expected
result of mrriage is near at hand, decide to
leave home rather than betray their secret. V*lr-
p-tnii Grant overyears t>^cir plans to Ipnvp. and,
thinking Morey has dishonored her sister, tells
Harry Grant, who proclaims vengeance upon
Morey.
Silas Lacey. a rich planter, asks of Harry
Grant consent to Marry his sister. Virginia.
Lacey. not being of the proper social strata.
Grant is Indignant in his refusal and throws
Lacey bodily from the house. Lacey kills
Grant, but everybody suspects Jack Morey. who
has fled when his secret wife gives birth to a
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February 26, 1916
child and dies. Only Jeff, an old slave of
Lacey's knows that Lacey is the murderer of
Harry Grant.
Virginia, in the belief that Beth's child is il-
legitimate, conceals the fact of its birth and
secretly leaves it upon Jeff's doorstep. Inside
Jeff's cabin at the time was Jeff's daughter
Cora, safe from bloodhounds that have been
trailing her. but ill unto death by childbirth.
When Jeff finds the baby on his doorstep he be-
lieves it is his grandchild and rears her as
Linda.
■When fifteen years elapse the story Is re-
sumed. Hugh Morey lays siege to Virginia's
hand, hut she will not marry him becaa.-ie she
believes it was Jack Morey who had killed her
brother Harry. Lacey is also a persistent
suitor, but is disdained by Virginia who really
loves Hugh Morey despite the family feud. Vir-
ginia's greatest burden Is the secret knowledge
that I.infla. who is being raised by Jeff as his
grandchild is actually her niece, the daughter
of the dead Beth Grant.
Lacey claims possession of Linda, as she Is
supposed to be the offspring of one of his
slaves. Lacey's son, Harvey, covets tbe girl
Linda. To old Lacey, however. Linda Is valu-
able. Virginias care of the girl at JeiT's and
her great Interest in the welfare of the sup-
posed slave-child gives him a strong influence
to bear upon his suit for Virginia's band. Fin-
ally Virginia consents to marry Lacey if he
will free Linda.
Harvey Lacey hears of the bargain and while
old Lacey Is "waiting at the church,' kidnaps
Linda and takes her aboard a river boat. By
the coincidence of moving picture license. Jack
Morey. who has never been heard from since he
left home, following the murder of Harry
Grant, is travelling on the same steamer. See-
ing Linda carried on board the boat and locked
In one of the cabins. Jack Morey rescues her
in the nick of time. Complications are soon set
right. The ending of the story is tbe wedding
of Hugh Morey and the proof, through Jeff's
disclosure, that Lacey was the murderer of
Harry Grant.
WORLD— EQUITABLE.
THK CLARION' (Equitable — Five Parts — Feb.
14). — The cast: Harrington Suriaine (Carlyle
Blackwell) : Dr. Surtaine (Howard Hall) : Esme
Elliott (Mnrion Denller) : Pr. Mark Elliott
(Charles Mason); Norman Hale (Geo. Soule
Spencer; Milly Deal (Rosemary Dean); Max
Veltman (Phillip Hahn). Director James Dur-
kin.
Dr. Andre Surtaine is a wealthy manufac-
turer of a patent medicine cure-all. He idolizes
his son Hal. who knows little of his father's
business and does not realize that their wealth
has been built upon a fraud and on the pitiable
weakness of sufferers throughout the nation.
Hal falls in love with Esme, the daughter of
Dr. Mark Elliott.
Years before. Dr. Surtaine, while at the be-
ginning of his career as a peddler of his nos-
trum, had been attacked by a man whose wife
contracted the morphine habit through taking
Surtaine's fake metlicine. In his father's fac-
tory, Hal meets Milly Beal. who is ignorant of
the tact that she is the daughter of this old
time enemy of Dr. Surtaine.
"The Clarion" is a newspaper published in
the city where Surtaine's medicine is manu-
factured. Through the influence of a mini.ster
"The Clarion" attacks editorially Dr. Surtaine
and his business. Taking his father's explana-
tion for granted, Hal believes the newspaper
attack unjustified and in order to get a retrac-
tion, purchases "The Clarion." Hal conducts
the newspaper along ideal lines but meets with
all forms of opposition from the heavy adver-
tisers and influential citizens.
One of bis attacks is against Kathleen Pierce,
a wealthy girl guilty of reckless automobile
driving. The editorial against her swamps
"The Clarion" with libel suits and brings about
the withdrawal of most of its important adver-
tisements. The attack also estranges Hal and
Esme. who is one of Kathleen's friends, and
who tried in vain to keep the story out of the
paper.
Hal's father heads an attempt to suppress
news in "The Clarion" of an outbreak of con-
tagious disease in tbe poorer quarter of the
city, lest the news interfere with an "(j.d Home
Week" celebration then in progress. Hal brave-
ly refuses to be influenced and reveals the con-
ditions that brought about the epidemic.
Milly Beal. starts on the downward path.
Under the influence of drink she visits Dr. Sur-
taine and denounces him as having been the
cause of her mother's death, through his fake
medicine. She shoots Dr. Surtaine. but Hal ar-
rives just in time to spoil her aim and Surtaine
is only slightly wounded. Tial then learns from
Milly the truth about his father's medicine
business. Torn between his love for his father
and his duty as an editor, Hal leaves his home
and goes to live in a hotel and work out his
problem for himself. He finally publishes the
names and pictures of the owners of the "Rook-
eries," as the district in wbiuh the epidemic
started is called, and that section of the town
is quarantined.
Led by Veltman, an anarchist and old em-
ployee of "The Clarion," the mob of foreigners
pours down to attack "The Clarion" in the be-
lief that the newspaper is responsible for their
troubles. Veltman burls a bomb into "The
Clarion" office, wrecking the building and kill-
ing a number of the mob. This crime turns the
sentiment of the mob against Veltman who is
pursued furiously through the town and finally
run down with lial in lead of the pack of pur-
suers. Hal and Esme are re-uniti^d and Dr.
Surtaine, to regain his son's affections and re-
spect, abandons the manuiacture of his notori-
ous medicine.
A WOMAN'S POWEH (World— Five Parts —
Feb. 21). — The cast: Minerva Rawlins (Mollie
King) ; Xewt Spouner (Douglas MacLean) ; Red
Spooner (Charles Mitchell! ; Bud .S'ewton (X. J.
Thompsoni; Lucinda Mertch (Lillian Cook);
MarAllister Falkins (E. M. Kimball) ; Clem
Rawlins (Simeon Wiltse).
Newt Spooner's determination to kill Henry
Falkins. who has denounced Newt and sent
him to prison, grows deeper rooted with the
years. It seems that the red-branded hatred
in his mind has seared its impression upon
every fibre of his hning. Anrl then Minerva
Rawlins enters his life. The change in Newt'i
nature does not come in a flash. Despite the
influence of the girl he loves, he still cherishes
his hatred
Fate throws the two men together in the
Philippines. Amidst battle and bloodshed the
vision of Minerva follows Newt. His opportun-
ity to slay Henry Falkins occurs; but the In-
fluence of Minerva reaching out even across
miles of salt ocean, stays bis hand at the elev-
enth hour. How Newt's final stage on the up-
ward path he has set himself to follow Is
reached, is depicted dramatically. Tbe last
birriers with which N'rwt has steeled his dark
hatred are swept away and a woman's power
saves him from himself and the vengeance of
the law. ^
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
IF — ^You are looking for a picture house man-
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Daylona. Fla.
MANAGER — Movie manager, an advertising
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have a good live proposition write at once to
P. 0. Box 311, Olney, 111.
AMBITIOUS— YOUXG MAN WITH SOME
EXPERIE.VCE. WISHES POSITIO.X AS AS-
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COMPA.VY. NO PAY REQUIRED. ADDRESS
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POSITIO.M — Theater manager, nine years' ex-
perience. Reference responsible people. Sign
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CAMERAMAN — Expert photographer, artis-
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Studio work. Own outfit. Moderate salary.
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DIRECTOR — Years" experience. Comedies my
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MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR— Thoroughly
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YOUNCJ L.\DY — Wants position on negatives.
Address A. M., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
OPERATOR — Eight years' experience, all
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Salary reasonable. Excellent references. Wish
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
MILES BROTHERS— Stock of .'(..iOO reels.
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upon application. 1143 Mission St., Sun Fran-
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Ellicott Sq.. Buffalo, N. Y.
THEATER— In Florida If it is good. State
facts. H. A., care M. P. World, Chicago, 111.
TO RENT — Picture theater within commuting
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Town not less than 4.000. S. W. Hennesey, 923
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THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE — Picture bouse, 275 seats, can b«
•niarged. First-class equipment. Address Box
D, Rantoul, III.
FOR SALE — Picture theater business and
building — either separately or together. 300
Beats, modern, fully equipped, paying, good
picture town. Proprietor wishes to realize on
Investment to devote it to other business. Will
be sold at public auction March Iltu, If hot
sold privately before. Good business (hance if
taken immediately. J. F. Davled, Cynthiana,
Ky.
MOVIE — An opportunity for a beginner to
Invest a small amount of capital. For $<!00
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with rectifier: practically new piano. Price
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PHOTOPLAY HOUSE — Fireproof, one of the
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down. Lewis, Moving Picture Broker, 580
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MOVIE — Kane, Pa., weekly expenses less
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^10.1100 down. One week or one month's trial.
Lewis, uSo Ellicott Sq.. Buffalo. .\. Y.
FOR SALE — Two moving picture theaters,
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MOVIE — .'lOO seats, beauiifully equipped. Re-
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MOVIE— 205 seats. Receipts $]5-$20 dally.
Expenses $K. Price $1,250. Williams, 300 El-
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
LARGE STOCK of used moving piciure ma-
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at about balf regular price; all goods guaran-
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inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 509
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3.000 Opera chairs, steel and cast standards,
from sherllT sales, factory close outs, etc. ; from
fifty cents up. I can save you half. J. P. Red-
ington, Scranton, Pa.
FOUR — Power's fia, never used, oomplet*
$240. Three No. 6 overhauled. In flrsl-claas
shape $125. One No. 5 all complet« $50. J. P.
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FOR SALE — Power's 6a complete, one at
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FOR sale; — Slightly used Simplex projectors,
guaranteed perfect and good as new at reason-
able prices. Second hand Motiograph in good
condition, cheap. Room 206, 1482 Broadway,
N. Y. City.
MOTIOGRAPH— With outside shutter, like
new. big bargain. .New Mlrrorcloth curtain
without seams, manufactured by Mirror Screen
Co.. Shelbyville. Ind. Arthur Close, 1120 Bran-
son, Marion. Ind.
OUTFIT FOR SALE — Machine, booth, trans-
former, fans, fire extinguishers, 2.50 opera
chairs. All in good order. Address 105 So.
4th St.. Reading. Pa.
FOR SALE— Rebuilt machines. Motiograph
inoS, $00. Edison Exhibition, $a5. Power's
No. 6, $115. Power's No. 5. $75. Motiograph
1011, $125. A-1 condition guaranteed, many
others. Write for catalog and list. Amusement
Supply Co., 100 H. No. Fifth Ave., Chicago, III.
FOR SALE — Rebuilt machines complete with
rheostat. Standard lfil4, motor and attachment,
$.S5. Edison Exhibition. $.-i0. Power's No. 5,
$45. Lee. 402 Jenkins Bid?., Kansas City, Mo.
POWER'S NO. G — Complete with stereopticon,
double asbestos booth. Power's compensarc,
only slightly used. First $'250 cash takes out-
fit. Pastor. 92 N. Monroe Ave., Columbus, O.
" 'AMBERLUX' FILTERS — Have nearly
doubled our business." "Best way to invest $3..'j0
I know of" — say two "Amberlux" exbibilors.
Write for particulars to W. D. Warner, U. S.
Distributor, Wyandotte Bldg., Columbus, Ohio.
OPERA AND FOLDING CHAIRS — 5.000
slightly used guaranteed perfect. .Vic. up. Write
for catalog with direct factory prices on new
chairs. Atlas ^eating Co., 10 East 43d St.,
New York City.
3(t0 extra heavy flve-ply opera chairs, used
short time. Best offer takes them. E. Mo-
Lagan, Transit Bldg., Annex, N. Y. City,
CAMERAS WANTED.
PATHE PROFESSIONAL— Studio model mo-
tion picture camera wanted in any condition,
can be considerably used ; or any similar large
professional camera holding at least :i50 feet of
film in each magazine. Is wanted for cash.
Koehler's, No. 7 East 14th St., N. Y. City.
WANTED — Motion picture camera for cash.
Professional, any condition, any price. Ad-
dress H. R. H., care M. P. World, N. Y. City.
CAMERAS FOR SALE.
NEW MODEL No. 4 Pittman Prof, camera
now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic take-
up. both directions, 400 ft. magazine. The most
up-to-date camera proposition ever placed upon
the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for
particulars. We also specialize in repairs and
improvements in all makes of cameras. R. W.
Pittman Co.. R'M Canal St., New York City.
Phone 51101 Franklin.
MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS— Motion pic-
ture tripods, view cameras, kodaks, folding band
cameras, fine imported cameras, professional
studio cameras, complete photographic outfits
in all sizes and styles, photographic lenses for
all pta3tograi)hic purposes, of all makes and
sizes. Speed shutters, hundreds of fine photo-
graphic outfits in stock. Send for the largest
bargain book and catalogues of photographic
apparatus. Koehler's Camera Exchange, Inc.,
No. 7 East 14th St., N. Y. City.
FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT.
OVER SEAS BUYERS should communicate
with me ; secijnd-hand American pictures at Eu-
ropean prices. Donald Campbell, 145 West 40tta
St., .\. Y. City.
FOR SALE — One hundred high class and sen-
sational 3, 4, 5-reel features with full supply
of mounted and unmounted posters, photos,
herald.s, slides, etc. Special bargain — Chaplain
Review, 5 reels, and new war pictures. Address
M H. KohD, 110 Golden Gate Ave., San Fran-
cisco. Cal.
MILES BROTHERS— Stock of 3.500 reefs.
Excellent choice of subjects, splendid condition,
many with paper. As a whole or In lots, price
upon application. 1145 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco, ("ai.
"STRUGGLE EUROPEAN WAR" five parts,
"Italian Austrian War," three parts, new prints
and negatives with 000 six. 000 three, COO one
sheets and heralds. 50 features three, four,
five, and 10:1 singles. Cheap. Photoplay
Brokers, 1 Delray St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
FOR SALE — Owner will sacrifice a five reel
negative with United States rights called the
"Blindness of Innocence" on account of being
Inexperienced in the business. Emanuel Good-
man. i:!2 Nassau St., N. Y. City.
FOR SALE — Ten Keystones $5 each, money
with order. M. Miller, 3d Fl., Mailers Bldg.,
Chicago, HI.
FOR SALE — Fifty two-reel features with
original lobby display. Send for list. S. Bald-
win, 314 Mailers Bldg., Chicago, 111.
COMPLETE RIGHTS— Two-reel comedy. Price
too low to advertise, by established company.
Write H. T. Cross. 770 Blandina St., Utlca. N. Y.
NEGATIVE and exclusive rig^^8 — 500-foot
animated cartoon comudy, ready March Kith.
Most elaborate cartoon drawings yet produced.
"Dookie Dooins the Conductor." If interested
write for photographs of scenes. A cartoon so
much different. Write Buckeye Motion Picture
Co.. Wapakoneta, Ohio.
WE HAVE — Several prints of our "Germany
and Austria at War," five reels, also single
reels of authentic war pictures from European
War Zone. New and original paper; unrestrict-
ed rights. A bargain at 4c. a foot. Official
War Film Department, 110 West 40th St., N. Y.
City.
MR. EXHIBITOR — We have twenty-five dif-
ferent reels of Gorman. Austrian and Turkish
war subjects, which we will book to you direct
from this office. Play two reels cne day each
week and watch your receipts grow for that day.
Original paper, photos, heralds, slides, cuts,
etc. Write now to The Official War Film De-
partment, 110 West 40th St., N. Y. City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
SEND $1 (it>— For pint bottle Magic Film
Cleaning fiuid (non-inflammable). Makes films
like first run. Film Renovating Co., Hartford,
Conn.
The "Moving Picture World" carries more classified ads than all other trade papers combined — WHY?
1376
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
^^^mm^ T TST "n T7 Y — 1^— ^^1
Advertising for Exhibitors 1202
Atlanta Sunday Shows lo.'tli
At Leadlug Picture Theaters 1270
Berlin Letter I'iOG
Blogrnpb Drama and Reissues l.'iUJ
Ulaekioii Again Heads Trade Board 1275
Ulufbiids Ready to Show i:fOS
lir.idiord Returns from Southern Visit IJSl
Brazil Seeks Closer Trade Relations 1278
British Notes 12U1
Calendar of Daily Program Releases. .IIMO, 1S42
Cens.or Decision Not Final 127.'!
Censorship Threatens Maryland 1274
Charges Against Censor l;!:10
Chhago News Letter 12S2
"Clarion, The" (Equitable) i:!10
Comments on the Films 1317
"Daphne and the Pirate" (Triangle) 1^12
"Dead Alive. The" (Gaumont) l-iU
Denver Has Screen Club l-»'"'>
"Dimples" (Metro) l".Il
Dome Theater in Youngstown, Ohio, Sold. .l:!2n
"Down in Front" 1^07
Educational Campaign On 12S0
E.xhibition Wins 1278
Facts and Comments 12C0
Gaumont Films Lumber Woods of Minnesota. l.ll.'i
"Guilt of Stephen Eldridge" (Olograph) 1^09
"He Fell In Love with His Wife" (Pallas). .1310
Helen Receives a Present ]2.'^8
"Unp, the Devirs Drew" (Bluebird) l-'iOS
Horsiey for Congress ]27'.l
Hunt, Jay, with Universal 12SS
CARDOXS AND CARBON ACCBSSORIBS.
Jones & Cammack 1-';S(}
Speer Carbon Co loSG
CIlAfR AND SE.VTING MANUKACTUR-
UKS.
American Seating Co 13S0
Andrews. A. H., Co l-{f*0
Steel Furniture Co loS'J
EI.ECTRICALi & MBCHAMCAL. BQUIP-
MBAT.
Amusement Supply Co 1388
Calebuff Supply Co., Inc 1::S4
Erker Bros i:!S4, i:iS7
Fort Wayne Electric Works ):;sri
Fnos Gas Engine Co 1;!87
Fulton, E. E l-ifi2
Geneial Electric Co i:!S9
Hallberg, J. II i:i77
Ilertner Electric S Mfg. Co i:'.ri6
Hommel. Ludwig i Co i:i<H
Kleine Optical Co 1.".72
Lucas Theater Supply Co i:!88
Northwestern Motion Picture Equip. Co. . . . I.'>-S4
Picture Theater Equip. Co ]".74
Porter, H. F l.ISS
Stern Mfg. Co 1:;.S8
Strelinger, Chas. A l:',fiS
Swaab. Lewis M I."s7
Typhoon Fan Co I.'ISS
Universal Motor Co 13S8
FILM EXCHANGES.
rirnclenhiir!.-!!. C W inS8
Central Film Co KIS;)
E-^sanay Film Mfs. Co 122:!, 1227-2!)
Fnmn>i>; Players Film Co 12:>0-"1
Gaumont Co 12."0
(Ireat .Vnrtliern Film Co 1:17!)
Wisconsin-Illinois Feature Release Co laOS
LENS MANfFACTUKERS.
Bausch & Lomb Optical Co 1.^83
M »Nt'F VCTURERS OF MOVING PIC-
Tl'RES.
American Film Co., Tnc 12"S
Authors Film Co., Inc 12."i7
ninRrnph Co IH-IO, I.IU
Pliiehird Photoplays, Inc V^"*
Bo'-worth. Inc I'.'.'tS
California Motion Picture Co 1247
Celebrated Players' Film Co 1343
TO CONTENTS
Jersey Exhibitors Active 1280
"Kennedy Square" (Vltagraph) 1312
"Lady and the Mouse, The" (Blograph) . . .1309
League Makes Inspections ia34
List of Current Film Release Dates,
1378. 1380, 1.382
"Love's Crucible" (World Film) 1308
Manitoba Censor Bll! i:W8
Manufacturers' Advance Notes 1:120
Marche Gazelle i:!02
Maupain, Ernest ]'279
Mc.Vamara with Mirror Film 127.5
"Merely Mary Ann" (Fox) 1:10"J
Merkyl, Wllmuth, New Petrova Leading
Man 130.->
More Bluebird Branch Managers 13ii3
Motion Picture Exhibitor, The 12S0
Molion Picture Photography i:!l)0
Music for the Picture i:Wl
Mutual Program 1303
"Nearly a King" (Famous Players) 131.">
"Ne'er-Do-Well. The" (Sellg) 1313
New York Exhibitors Get Ready 12S0
News of Los Aneeles and Vicinity I'iSl
Notes of the Trade 1323
Observations by Man About Town 12S9
"One Day" (Moss) 131.'
On the Mutual Program 1:514
"Oval Diamond, The" (Gaumont) 1314
Photoplaywrlght, The 1295
Picture Theaters Prelected 132:t
Pittsburgh Screen Club Ball 1'273
"Precious Packet, The" (Pathe) 1310
Pressmen Versus Agencies 1305
Projection Department 1200
TO ADVERTISERS
Clara Kimball Young Film Corp 124(1
Claridge Films, Inc I::ri7
Crystal Film Co i:!.53
Eldorado Feature Film Co l:!57
Horsley. David. Productions 1251
Ivan Film Productions 1:188
Kalem Co r2C.7-fi8
Kleine, George 1258-.59
Knickerbocker Star Features 1200
Lasky, Jesse L., Feature Play Co 12:17
Lesser. Sol r248
Luhin Mfa. Co i:'.lil
Metro Pictures Corp Colored Insert
Moss, B. S.. Motion Picture Corp 12.5i!
Paramount Pictures Corp 12:12-:1(»
Pathe Exchange, Inc 12:iS-4:i
RoUn Film Co VSC,
Sisnal Film Corp r2.54
Sterling Camera & Film Co 1:104
Thanhouser Film Corp 1222.124!)
Triansle Film Corp i:!4N.49
Twentieth Century Film Co i:!S7
Universal Film Mfg. Co 122-l--_'0
Vim Comedies 1201
Vitaennh Co. of America 1202-00
V-L-S-E. Inc Colored Insert
\'osue Film=, Inc 1252
War Film Syndicate i:i.*9
World Film Corp 1214-45
MISrRI.I.ANROtTS.
Active Motion Pl"ture Co 13S4
Atlas Motion Picture Co KlOfi
Automatic Ticket Selling & C. R. Co i:'.!'i)
,Anierifan Film Laboratories, Inc 1:171
Binsf-ope. The i:iSO
Caille Bros 1302
Cine M'lndial 1:!01
"ipsslflfd >^ rivertKementa 1:',7.5
C"lum>iin Fihn Mfg. Co 1:N3
"Continuous Printer," care M. P. W i::02
Cnrcnran. A. .1 i:W2
Duh^m Motion Picture Co 1:184
Postman Kortak Co i:!«5
Erbnsrnnh Co 1:100
Evans Film Mfe Co i:'«0
PxiiiMtT- at Albany , 13.55
r.nnhv Bros I;;(12
Ho'— mh f- Hnke Mrs. Po i:i«5
11 Tirso A) rinemntosrafo 13,88
Industrial Moving Picture Co 1:^2:1
Kincmatoeraph Weekly, The l-^ns
Kr-'us M's. Co moo
T.lnnn'n R K ]SOS
Mnn'isorlnts Universal ..1300
MacMahon, Henry 1360
Public Service Film Company 1304
"Puddnhead Wilson" (Lasky) 1511
"Riddle In Rascals, A" (Kalem) 1315
Scheduled V-L-S-B Subjects 12T5
Screen and the .Novelist, The 1277
Screen Club in Michigan 1330
Side-Stepping Sabbath Case In Lafayette,
Ind i:!20
"Sold to Satan" (Lubin) 1314
Spokes from the Hub 1290
Spoiling the Illusion ]°270
Stories of the Films i:'.44
Sunday Show Referendum 1328
"Target, The" (Red Feather) 1312
"Tennessee's Pardner" (Lasky) 1311
Three Lasky Productions i:ill
To Charge for Censoring UUl
Trade Views the ",\e'er-Do-WeH" 1270
"Trail of the Lonesome Pine, The" ( Lasky ). l:il 1
Trevor, Olive, Joins Gaumont 1'277
Truce Declared 1:177
Two Kalem Comedies i:I15
Two Trumpeters, The 1271
Universal Ball Coming 1276
Universal Has New Technical Director 1304
V-L-S-E Program Service 1287
Week's Vitagraphs, The 1303
Wilson, Lrls ]:!03
"Winning the Widow" (Kalem) 1315
Won't Carry Films 1:VM
World-Equitable Program 1'2.87
Working for Actors' Fund 1272
"Wrong Door, The" (Bluebird) 1308
Your Best Friend is Your House 1271
Motion Picture Ball 13a5
Motion Picture-Scope Co 1371
Motion Picture Campaign 1:17.3
'-M. P. V.''. Anti-Censorship Slides i:i.S9
M. P. W. Circulation Coupon i:'..S9
M. P. Directory Co 1:184
Moore. Wm. N 1.:08
Netschert, Frank 13.85
National Ticket Co 1:1.50
Pan American M. P. Service i:t04
Robertson, D. W i:!S4
Standard Motion Picture Co UlOO
Trade Circular Addressing Co 1:;S7
"Writer," care M. P. W 1300
MOVING PICTURB CAMERAS.
Los Angeles M. P. Co 1308
Universal Camera Co 1358
MUSIC AND SIVSICAI, INSTRVMBNTS.
American Photo Player Co 1308
Deagan, .1. C i:!00
Harmo Pipe Organ Co KM
Schirmer, G.. Inc ):;7l
Seeburg. J. P., Piano Co i:!OS
Sinn, Clarence E 13G2
POSTKRS AND FRAMES.
Goes LlthoHraphing Co 1308
Monger fi Ring 1:108
Newman Mfg. Co 1304
PROJECTION MACHINE HANDFACTCR-
ERS.
Enterprise Optical Co 1309
Power. Nicholas. Co 1:«12
Precision Mch. Co i:3Sl
PROJECTION SCREEN MAMUFACTUR-
RRS.
Center. J. H., Co.. Inc 1384
Gold King Screen Co ).';S7
Minusa Cine Products Co l:!09
Pannlll "Miro" Screen Corp 1::07
Radium Gold Fibre Screen, Inc j:!70
Simpson, A. L., Inc 1304
STEREOPTirON Sl,IDKf.
Nlneara Slide Co 1S23
Utility Transparency Co 1387
THEATRIC*!, ARCHITBCTS.
Decorators' Supply Co 1337
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1377
I SHIP FROM STOCK
WITHOUT DELAY MY
HALLBERG 20th CENTURY
IVIOTOR GEIM
For no or 220 volts, 60 cycle,
2 or 3 phase A. C. Line.
For single phase, $40 extra.
ADJUSTABLE FOR
ONE 30 TO 70
AMP. D. 0. ARC
$?0 extra for control for (2)
30 to 40 amp. arc's —
Other Sizes and Styles of AH Kinds-
Quoted upon Request
This Perfect
2 Lamp Switchboard
ONLY
for (2) 30-40 amp. arcs
with volt and amp.
meters and special
field rheostat — No
live part on front of
board.
15" wide— 18" high— 10" to 12 " from wall.
With angle iron legs.
Weight 47S lbs. Height IS", Width, IS", Length, 30"
PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE
Charlottetown, P. E. I., Dec. 23, 1915.
J. H. Hallberg.
Dear Sir: Enclosed please find Dominion Ex-
press money order to the amount of fifty dollars
for your complete Switchboard with double arc
control. Thanking you in advance for your
promptness, and wishing the Hallberg 20tli Cen-
tury Motor Generator a successful New Year,
and that every buyer will be as satisfied as I am.
So far it has given splendid results.
Yours very truly,
C. J. GALLAGHER, Mgr.
For Sale by all leading M. P. Machine Distributors
EXHIBITED BY
KLEINE OPTICAL CO.
166 N. State St., Chicago, 111.
E. E. FULTON CO.
154 West Lake St., Chicago, III.
SWANSON & NOLAN
1744 Curtis St.. Denver, Colo-
G. A. METCALFE
117 Golden Gate Ave., San Fran-
cisco, Cal.
CALEHUFF SUPPLY CO.
1301 Race St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
LEWIS M. SWAAB
1327 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa.
FEATURE FILM & CALCIUM LIGHT
CO.
12S 4th Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
H. J. MANDELBAUM
Columbia Building, Cleveland, Ohio
F. H. THOMAS
691 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.
POWER'S 6A
I equip your theatre completely; all makes machines, carbons and
supplies. Send $2.50 for latest Operators' Book, "MOTION PICTURE
ELECTRICITY.'
Manufacturer and Main Distributor
"SIMPLEX"
J. M. MAL-L.
SWEDISH ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
38 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK, U. S. A.
In aasweriac advertisements, please mention The Mevins Picture WorM
1378
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1340, 1342.)
Universal Film Mtg. Co.
KKI.IiSASIC n\v>*.
Sunday — Laemmle. L-KO. Rex.
Hontliiy — Nealor, Red Feather, Uni-
versal Special.
Turmaay — Guld Seal, Imp. Rex.
Wednraday — Animated Weekly, L- K.U.
Victor.
rbiirpdiiy — Blp "U," LaPmmle, Power*
FHiIny — Imp. Nestor, Rex.
Salurduy — Bison, Joker, Powers.
ANIMATED WEEKLY.
Jan. 19— Number 202 (Topical).
Jan. 26 — Number 203 (Topical).
Feb. 2 — Number 4 (Topical).
Feb. B — .Numbar 5 (Topical).
Feb. l(i — .Number 6 (Topical).
Feb. 2-'l — Number 7 (Topicitll.
Mar. 1 — Number 8 (Topical).
BIG U.
Jan. 20 — No release tbis day.
Jan. 27 — No release this day.
Jan. 28 — Nan Good for NoiUIng (Drama).
Feb. S — .\o release this day.
Feb. 10 — No release this day.
Feb. 17 — No release tbis day.
Feb. 24 — A Bea.^t of Society (Three parts-
Modern — Drama).
Mar. 2 — Shackles (Drama).
BISON.
Feb. 12 — His Majesty Dick Turpin (Two parts
— Drama).
Feb. 19 — A Recoiling Vengeance (Three parts —
Animal — Drama).
Feb. 26 — The Siampede in ihe Night (Two parts
— Western — Drama).
Mar. 4 — The One Woman (Three parts —
Smuggling — Drama) .
BROADWAY UNIVERSAL FEATURES.
Jan. 10 — Love's Pilgrimage to America (Five
parts — Drama).
Jan. 17 — The .Man Inside (Five parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — A Soul Kniilaved (Five parU — Dr.).
GOLD SEAL.
Feb. 1 — Lord John's Journal (No. 3, "Three
Fingered Jenny" — 'Three parts —
Drama ) ,
Feb. 8 — Tust From Sweden (Three parts —
Human Interest — Drama).
Feb. 15 — The Family Secret (Two parts —
Comedy — Drama).
Feb. 22 — The Dupe (Three parts— Underworld-
Drama).
Feb. 29 — Lord John's Journal (Adventures No.
4, "The Eye of Horus") (Three
parts — Drama).
IMP.
Feb. 8 — Artistic Interference (Comedy)
Feb. 11— The Trail of Wild Wolf (Two parta—
North Wentern — Drama).
Feb. 15 — Cinders (Drama).
Feb. 18 — Plot and Counterplot (Two parts
Drama).
Feb. 22 — No releat^e this week.
Feb. '2.") — III Get Her Yet (Two parts — Com.).
Feb. 29 — Some Heroes (Comedy).
Mar. 3 — The Hoax House (Two parts — Comedy
— Drama).
JOKER.
Feb. 12 — Leap and Look Thereafter (Comedy).
Feb. in — No release this day.
Feb. '_>« — Married on the Wing (Comedy).
Mar. 2 — Love Laughs at the Law (Comedy).
Mar. 4 — No release this day.
LAEMMLE.
Jan. 2^1 — Her Dream Man (Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Red i,ie (Three parts — Mystery —
Drama).
Jan. 2fi — The Inner So>il (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 30— No release this day.
Feb. 3 — The Wise Man and the Fool (Two
parts — Human Interest — Drama).
Feb. 6 — No release tliis day. .
Feb. 10 — The Living Lie CThree parts — Drama
of the Latin Quarters).
Feb. 13 — Arthur's Last Fling (Comedy —
Drama).
Feb. IG — As Fate Decides (Drama).
Feb. 20 — No release this day.
Feb. 'J4 — .lohn Pellet's Dream (Comedy — Dr.).
Feb. 27 — Her Greatest Story (Drama).
Mar. 2 — The Heart of Bonita (Two parts —
Mexican — Drama).
-Mar. 5 — The Blackmailer (Drama).
L-KO.
Feb. 9 — Her Naughty Eyes (Comedy).
Feb. 13— Firing the Dutler or the Butler's Fire
(Two parts — Comedy).
Feb. 16 — Elevatine Father (Two parts —
Comedy).
Feb. 20 — Twenty .Minutes at the Fair (Comedy).
Feb. 27- — Dad's Dollars and Dirty Doings (Two
parts — Comedy).
Mar. 1 — Blue Blood But Black Skin (Two parts
■■ — Comedy).
Mar. 3 — Gertie's Awful Fix (Comedy).
NESTOR.
Feb. 7— Mixed Kids (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — A Quiet Supper For Four (Comedy).
Feb. 14 — When the Lcsers Won (Comedy).
Feb. IS — Flivver's Dilemma (Comedy).
Feb. 21 — The Disappearing Groom (Comedy).
Feb. S-'i — Hpt Friend the riortnr (Cnmedvl.
Feb. 28 — Cupid Trims His Lordship (Comedy).
Mar. 3 — The Lion's Breath (Comedy).
POWERS.
Feb. 3 — Uncle Sam at Work (No. 7, "Uncle
Sam's Children" — Educational).
Feb. 12— Uncle Sam At Work (No. 8, "Uncle
Sam — Fisherman, ■ Poatmaster,
Health Officers) (Educational).
Feb. 17— Building Up the Health of a Nation,
Lesson 4 (Educational).
— Joe Boko's Adventures (Cartoon —
Comedy).
Feb. 19 — Uncle Sam At Work; No. 9. "Bureau
of Weights and Measures (Educa-
tional).
Feb. 24 — No release this week.
Feb. 2G — Uncle Sam at Work, No. 10. "Pre-
paredness" (Educational).
Mar. 4 — Uncle Sam at Work. No. 11, "To
Arms" (Educational).
RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAYS.
Feb. 14 — The Sphinx (Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 21 — Sons of Satan (Five parts — Detective
— Drama).
Feb. 28 — The Lords of High Decision (Five
parts — Drama).
RBX.
Feb. 8 — No release this day.
Feb. 11 — The Missing Locket (Drama).
Feb. 13 — No release this day.
Feb. l.'i — The Strong Arm Siiuad (Drama).
Feb. 18 — Borrowed Plumes (Drama).
Feb. 20 — Dolly's Scooo (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 2.'! — Turtle Doves (Comedy — Drama).
Feb. 27 — No release this week.
Feb. 20 — No release this day.
Mar. 3 — In the Heart of a Shell (Juvenile —
Drama).
Mar. 5 — Saved by a Song (Two parts — Dr.).
VICTOR.
Feb. 17— In the Night fThree parts— Modem-
Drama).
Feb. 22 — The Pipe Dream (Comedy).
Feb. 23 — Madam Cubist (Two parts — Society —
Drama).
Feb. 2.'i — After the Play (Drama).
Mar. 1 — No release this day.
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL FEATURE.
Jan. 31— Graft No. 8. "Old King Coal" (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Graft No. 9, "The Insurance Swind-
lers" (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 14— Graft No. 10. "The Harhor Transporta-
tion Trust" (Two prrts — Drama).
Feb. 21— Graft. No. 11, "The Illegal Bucket
Shop" (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 28— Graft. No. 12. "The Milk Battle" (Two
parts — Drama).
Mutual Film Corp.
KKLR^XR n«YS.
Sunday — Beauty, Gaumont, Vogue.
Monday — Masterplcture de Luxe (5).
Tuesday — American (3), Falstaff.
Wednesday — Beauty, Thanhouser (3).
Thursday — Falstaft, Mutual Weekly,
Masterpicture de Luxe (5).
Friday — Mustang (2), Cub.
Saturday — Masterpicture de Luxe (5).
AMERICAN.
Jan. 16 — The Gamble (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 18— The Silent Trail (Two parts — Socio-
logical— Drama).
Jan. 21 — The Thunderbolt (Drama).
Jan. 25 — The Man in the Sombrero (Two parts
— Society — Drama ) .
Jan. 28 — A Sanitarium Scramble (Comedy),
Feb. 1 — The Broken Cross (Two parts — Society
— Drama).
Feb. 4 — Mammy's Rose (Southern — Drama),
Feb. 8 — Liilo of the Sulu Seas (Three parts —
Society — Drama).
Feb. 15 — A Modern Sphinx (T'lree parts — So-
ciety— Drama) .
Feb. 22 — Life's Harmony (Three parts — Society
— Drama).
BEAUTY.
Jan. 30— Walk this Way (Comedv).
Feb. 2— Billy Van Deusen'g Wedding Bye
(Comedy).
Feb. 6— The Laird O'Knees (Comedy).
Feb. n — Won lly One (Comedy).
Feb. 13 — Billy Van Deusen and the Tamplre
(Comedy).
Feb. Ifi — Ella Wanted to Elope (Comedy).
Feb. 20 — The Battle of Cupidovitch (Comedy).
Feb. 23 — Too Much Married (Comedy).
CASINO.
Jan. 2 — Leaving It to Cissy (Comedy).
Jan. 9 — Alias Mr. Jones (Comedy).
Jan. 16 — Ham and Eggs (Comedy).
CENTAUR.
Jan. 6 — The Homesteader (Two parts — A.:lmal
— Drama).
Jan. 13 — Marta of the Jungles (Two parts —
Animal — Drama).
CLIPPER STAR FEATURBS.
Jan. 1— The Wraith of Haddnn Towers (Three
parts — Psyclo — Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Smugglers of Santa Crui (Thre«
parts — Seacoast — Drama).
CUB.
Feb. 4 — The Defective Detectivo (Comedy).
Feb. 11 — .lerry's Millions (Comedy).
Feb. I.>) — Too Proud to Fight (Comedy).
Feb. 25— Going Up (Comedy).
FALSTAFF.
Jan. 1.8 — Grace's Gorgeous Gowns (Comedy).
Jan. 20— Pete's Persian Princess (Comedy).
Jan. 2.') — Lucky Larry's Lady Love (Comedy).
Jan. 27— Beaten at the Bath (Comedv).
Feb. 1 — A Clever Collie's Coming Back
(Comedy).
Feb. 3 — Harry's Happy Honeymoon (Comedy).
Feb. 8 — Booming the Boxing Business
(Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Snnw Siorm and Sunshine (Comedy).
Feb. 22 — Ruth's Remarkable Reception (Com.).
Feb. 24 — Perkins' Peace Party (Comedy).
GAUMONT.
Jan. 30 — See America First, No. 20, "St. Paul
and Minneapolis" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Car-
loon — Comedy).
Feb. 6 — See America First, No. 21, "A Trip
Throneh Dnluth. Minn (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with the Joneses (Cartoon
— Comedy).
Feb. 13 — See America First: No. 22, "The Home
of the Lumber Jack" (Scenic).
— Keeping Up with t1- Joneses (Cartoon
— Comedy).
Feb. 20— See America First, No. 23, "Key West,
Fla." (Scenic).
— Keeping Up With the Joneses (Car-
toon— Comedy).
(Mutual Releases continued on page 1380.)
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1379
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO.
Presents
ALFRED HERTEL
The Famous Screen Artist in a Criminological
Series entitled
The Man With the
Missing Finger
First Complete Episode
THE TRAGEDY IN THE VILLA FALCON
A Detective Story of Unusual Enthralling Interest
and Baffling Mystery, in 4 Parts
State Rights Now Selling!
Wire or Write Now!
COMING BIG ATTRACTIONS In Preparation !'
"THE MOTHER WHO PAID." A photo-play gem enacted
by International stars. 5 Parts.
"MONEY." Adapted from Zola's famous novel. 5 Parts.
"THE END OF THE WORLD." Stupendous sensational
special feature in 5 parts.
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Great Northern Film Co., 110 W. 40th St., New York
1380
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1340, 1342)
{Mutual Belcases continued from paye 1378.)
MUSTANG.
Feb. 11 — According to St. John (Three parts —
Western — Drama).
Feb. IS— When the Light Came (Three parts-
Western — U rama ) .
Feb. 23 — Double Crossed (Three parts — West-
ern— Drama).
Mar. 3 — Margy of tbe Foothills (Three parts-
Western — Drama) .
MUTUAL WEEKLY.
Feb. 10 — Number 58 (Topical).
Feb. 17— Niirnber ."■.!' (Topical).
Feb. 24— Number CO (Topical).
March ■-' — \UiubiT lU (Topical).
Mar. 0— Number C2 (Topical).
THA.XHOUSER.
F«b. 2 — The Kaolied Cord (three parts; detec-
tive drama).
jeb. s — The Spirit ot the Came (Three parts
— ^'ootball — Drama).
Feb. 16— Outwitted (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. ^."! — Tlip Reunion (Three parts — Uramo).
Mar. 1 — What Doris Did (Three parts —
Drama).
MUTUAL, MASTERPICTURES DE LUXE.
Feb. 5 — Tne White Rosette (American; five
parts; drama) (.Vo. (H).
Feb. 7 — The Drifter (Caumont — Five parts —
Racing — Drama) (.No. 05).
Feb. 10 — Powder (American— Five parts — So-
ciety— Drama) (.\o. CO.
Feb. 12— The Soul's Cycle (Centaur— Five parts
— Psychological — Drama) (.\"o. Ii7).
Feb. 14 — Life's Blind Alley (American— Five
parts— Drama) (.\o. CS).
Feb. 17— The Dead Alive (Caumont — Five parts
— Drama) (No. OU).
Feb. 19 — Silas Marner (Thanhouser — Seven
parts — Drama) (.\'o. 7ii).
Feb. 21 — I Accuse (Caumont — Five parts —
Drama) (No. 71).
Feb. 24 — The Oval Diamond (Thanhouser —
Fivfe parts — Detective — Drama)
(No. 72).
Feb. 26 — The Craving (American — Five parts —
Society — Drama) (.No. 7:1).
Feb. 28 — A Law Unto Himself (Centaur- Five
parts — Western — Drama) (No. 74).
Mar. 2 — Embers (American — Five parts — So-
ciological— Drama) (.\o. 7o).
Mar. 4 — The Heart of Tara (Centaur — Five
parts — Oriental — Drama) (No. 70).
SIOXAL FILM CORPORATION.
Jan. 31 — The Clrl and tlie Game. No. 6,
"Helen's Wild Ride" (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Cirl and the Came, No. 7,
"Spike's Awakening" (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Ctrl and the Game, No. 8 (Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 21 — The Clrl and the Game (No. 8 — Two
parts — Drama).
Feb. 28 — The Clrl and the Game No. 0 (Two
parts — Drama).
VOOUB.
Feb. 3 — Sammy versus Cnpid (comedy).
Feb. B — Firlile Madge (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Paddy's Political Dream (Comedy).
Feb. 13 — igorrotes' Crocodiles and a Hat Box
(Comedy).
Feb 17 — At the End of His Rope (Comedy).
Feb. 20— Heaven Will Protect the Wolklng Goll
f Comedv).
Feb. 24 — Flooded With Trouble (Come'fy).
Feb. 27 — Lew Trembly (Comedy).
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
RELEASE DATS.
Monday — Pa the.
Turitday — Pathe. Photocolor.
W vduenday — Pathe, Ptaunpblims, Qlob*
Tburnduy — Gold Rooster.
Sulurttny — Pathe, Starlight, Balboa.
BALDOA.
Jan. 20 — The Red Circle, No. 7 ("Peace at Any
Price" — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 6 — The Red Circle, No. 8 creuce at Any
frice" — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 12 — The Red Circle, No. i) CUodglng the
Law" — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 10 — The Red Ciruie, .\o. 10 (Excess Bag-
gage"— Two parts — Drama).
GLOBE.
Jan. 17 — Railroad Construction on the Dark
Continent (Industry).
Jan. 24 — The Ausabia Ctaaam (Picturesque
America (scenic).
Jan. 31 — OIimp«es of Java (Scenic).
Feb. 7 — Engineering Feats In Oregon (Educa-
tional ).
Feb. 14 — Watching Flowers Grow (Educational).
COLD ROOSTER PLAYS.
Jan. 28 — Hazel Kirke (Hve parts; drama).
>»\v \ nrk (Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 11 — The Precious Packet (Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 18 — The Shrine ot Happiness (Tbree parts
— Drama).
KING COLH.
Jan. 22— Riding the Goat (Comedy).
PATHE NEWS.
Jan. 2G— Number 8, ini6 (Topical).
Jan. 2;)— -Number 9, 1910 (Topical).
Feb. 2— Number 10, 1910 (Topical).
Feb. S — Number 11, 191C (To(>ical).
Feb. 0 — Number 12, 1910 (Topical).
PHOTOCOLOR.
Jan, 24 — Headdresses of Holland (costumes)
(colortKj ).
Jan. 31 — Movements the Eye Misses (Educ).
Feb. 7 — The Matsushima Islands (Picturesque
Japan — Scenic)
Feb. 14 — Siberia, the Vast Unknown (Scenic).
PHUNPHILMS.
Jan. in — Luke Lolls In I-usury f Comedy).
Jan. .SI— Luke, the Candy Cut-Up (Comedy).
Feb. 14— Luke Foils the Villain (Comedy).
STARLIGHT.
Jan. 15 — From Bad to Worse (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Shooting at Random (comedy).
Feb. 7 — Hapless Happenings (Comedy).
Miscellaneous Feature Releases.
AUTHORS FILM CO., INC.
Feb. — Denise (Topnotch — Four parts — Drama).
Feb. — The Red Cross Nurse (Topnotch — Five
parts — Drama).
Feb. — Claudia (Topnotch — Four parts — Drama).
Feb. — Ten O'Clock Mystery (Topnotch — Three
parts — Drama).
Feb. — The Redemption of a Rogue (Topnotch —
Three parts — Drama).
Feb. — Paddy's Heroism (Topnotch — Five parts
— Drama).
Feb, — Under the Mask (Topnotch — Five parts —
Drama).
Feb.— The Fatal Hour (Topnotch — Three parts
— Drama).
Feb.— The She-Wolf (Topnotch— Three parts-
Drama).
BLUE BIRD PHOTOPLAYS.
Feb. 14 — Hop. the Devil's Brew (Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 21 — The Wrong Door (Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. 2a— (Tilp of JealoU'V (Five parts — Dr.).
Mar. 0 — Rupert of Hentzau (Five parts —
Drama).
CLARIDGB FILMS, INC.
Feb. — The Heart of New York (Drama).
FOX FILM CORPORATION.
Feb. 1.'? — Fighting Lilood (Drama).
Feb. I'lJ — Fighting Lilood (Drama).
Feb. 27 — The Sliirier and the Fly (Drama).
Mar. 0 — Gold and the Woman (Drama).
HANOVER FILM CO., I.\C.
Feb. — Should a Baby Die (Five parts — Drama).
IVAN FILM PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Feb. — A Fools Paradise (Six parts — Drama).
KULEE FEATURES.
Feb. — Germany on the Firing Line (Six parts —
Topical).
METRO PICTURES CORPORATION.
Feb. 7 — The Upstart (Rolfe — Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. H — Dimples (Cohiiiibia — Five parts — Dr.).
Feb. 21 — A Corner In Cotton (Rolfe — Five parts
— Drama).
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATIO.N.
Feb. 10 — Nearly a King (Famous Players — Five
parts — Comedy).
Feb. 14 — The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
(Lasky — Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 17— He Fell in Love with His Wife (Pal-
las— Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 21— niacklist (Lasky — Five parts — Dr.l.
Feb. 28 — Diplomacy (Famous Players — Five
parts — Drama) .
PARAMOUNT-BRAY CARTOONS.
Feb. 2 — Farmer Al Falta's Cat-Astrophe
( Cartoon — Comedy ) .
Feb. 9 — Miss Nanny Goat Becomes An Avia-
tor (Cartoon — Comedy).
Feb. 24 — Bobby Bumps and His Pointer Pup
((Cartoon — Comedy).
PARAMOUNT— BURTON HOLMES TRAVEI^
PICTURES.
Feb. 7 — The Cliff Dwellers of America
(Scenic).
Feb. 14 — The Grand Canyon ot Arizona
(Scenic).
Feb. 10 — Haunts for Rent (Bray-Gilbert — Sil-
houette— Photo fantasy).
Feb. 21— A Day With the West Point Cadet
(Scenic).
PARAMOUNT PITCOGRAPHS.
Feb. G — No. 1 : Frederick Palmer, Henry Reu-
tcrdahl, etc.
Feb. 13 — No. 2: Theodore Roosevelt, etc. (Also
othrr noted men will contribute
their ideas on Preyaredness an(l
miscellaneous subjects ot unusual
interest.)
Feb. 20 — No. 3 : Preparedness Secretary ot War
Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood
and Gen. Scott elve their views
and "Remarkable Hands."
TRIANGLE FILM CORPORATION.
Releases for week Feb. 13 :
His Picture in the Papers (Fine Arts — Five
parts— Comedy ) .
Honor's Altar (Kay-Bee — Five parts — Dr.).
Fido's Fate (Keystone — Two parts — Com.).
Better Late Than Never (Keystone— Two
parts — Comedy) .
WORLD-EQUITABLE.
Feb. 14 — The Clarion (Equitable — Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 14 — Love's Crucible (World — Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 21 — The Question (Equitable — Five parts —
Drama).
Feb. 21 — A Woman's Power (World — Five parts
— Drama).
Feb. 28 — The Price of Happiness (Equitable —
Five parts — Drama).
Feb. 28 — The Pawn of Fate (World — Five parts
— Drama).
V-L-S-E. INC.
Feb. 14 — Dollars and Cents (Lubin — Five parts
— Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Writing on the Wall (Five parts
— Drama ).
Feb. 14 — Vultures of Society (Bssanay — Flv»
parts — Drama).
Feb. 21 — Kennedy Square (Vltagraph — Five
parts — Drama).
KLEINE-EDISO.N FEATXTRE SERVICE.
Feb. 9 — When Love Is King (Edlsoo — Fire
parts — Drama).
Feb. 16 — The Scarlet Koad (Klelne — Five parts
— Drama).
February 26, 1916
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No. 10— La Salle Theatre
No. U— Fine Arts Theatre
No. 12- Studebaker Theatre
No. II— Ziegleld Theatre
No. 15— Colonial Theatre
No. 16— World Theatre
No. 17 — Theatorium
No. IS— Castle Theatre
No, 19 — Orpheum Theatre
No. 20— Bijou Dream Theatre
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
List of Current Film Release Dates
(For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Pages 1340, 1342)
General Film Company
RfililEASB DAYS.
Lubin,
SeliK,
Monday — Blograph
Vitatjraph.
Tneailiiy — Blograph, Esganay, Kalem.
YVrdnesdar — BioEraph, Essanay, Ka-
lem.
Thuradnr — Lubin, Selig, Vim.
Friday— Kalem, Knickerbocker, Vim,
Vitagrapb.
Saturday — Essanay, Kalem, Lubin,
Selle. Vitagrapb.
BIOORAPH.
Jam. 2S— Stronger than Woman'i Will (Thr«»
parts — Drama).
Jan. 31 — When Kings were the Law (Drama)
(Blograph — RelflBue No. 35).
Feb. 1 — The Chain of Evidence (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 2— The Smugglers (Three parU— Drama).
Feb. 7 — A Chance Deception (Drama) (Blo-
graph Reissue No. 36).
Feb. 9 — The Iron Will (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — Just Gold (Drama) (131ograph Ke-
issue No. 37).
Feb. 15— His White Lie (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. l(i — Pique (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 21— His Mother's Son (Drama) (Biograpb
Reissue No. 38).
Feb. 23 — The Guilt of Stephen Eldridge (Three
parts — Drama).
Feb. 28 — The Burglars Dilemma (Drama)
(Blograph Reissue No. 30).
Feb. 29 — What Happened to Peggy (Two parts
— Drama).
Mar. 1 — The Indian (Three parts — Drama).
BSSANAT.
Jao. 19— Canimated Nooz Pictorial No. 4 (Car-
toon— Comedy ) .
— Scenes of Canadian Rockies (Scenic).
Jan. 22 — The White Alley (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 24 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
1, "The Tragedy") (Two parts —
Drama).
Jan. 2S — Folly (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 26 — Fable of Flora and Adolph and a Home
Gone Wrong (Comedy).
Jan. 29 — Destiny (Three parts— Drama).
Jan. 31 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
2, "The Trial") (Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 1 — The Roughneck (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 2 — Dreamy Dud Lost at Sea (Comedy-
Cartoon).
— A Scenic Subject on the same reel.
Feb. 0 — The PrlmitlTe Strain (Three parte —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
3, "The Web"— Two parts — Dr.).
Feb. 9 — The Fable ot the Grass Widow and
Mesmeree and the Six Dollars
(Comedy).
Feb. 12 — Golden Lies (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — The Strange Case of Mary Page (No.
4 — Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 15 — Gold Dust (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 16 — Vernon Howe Bailey's Sketcb Book
( Cartoon — Comedy > .
— A scenic subject on the same reel.
Feb. 19 — Politeness Pays (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 2'2 — The Bridesmaid's Secret (Two parts
— Drama).
Feb. 23 — Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 5 (Car-
toon— Comedy) .
Feb. 26 — The Despoller ("Three parts — Drama).
KALBM.
Jan. 28— The Villain Worshipper (Tenth of the
"StInEaree" Seriei (Two parts-
Drama).
Jan. 28 — The Fate of America (No. 14 of "The
Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama V
Jan. 29 — "Tanrod Wlr*"" fNo R4 of the "TTai-
nrfl" of Helen" Railroad Serlee —
Drama).
Feb. 1 — Artful Artists (Comedy).
Feb. 2— The Moth and the Star (.Vo. 11 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Two parts —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Lurking Peril (No. 15 of "The
Ventures ot Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Broken Wire (No. 63 of the "Hai-
ards of Helen" Railroad Series —
Drama).
Feb. 8 — Wurra-Wurra (Comedy).
Feb. 9— The Darkest Hour (.No. 12 of the
"Stingaree" Series — Drama).
Feb. 11— The Trail's End (No. 16 of "The Ven-
tures of Marguerite" Series — Dr.).
Feb. 12— The Peril of the Rails (No. 66 of the
"Hazards of Helen" Railroad Series
— Drama).
Feb. 15 — Ham Takes a Chance (Comedy).
Feb. 16 — A Molar Mlx-Up (Comedy).
Feb. 18 — The Guiding Hand (No. 17 of the
"Ventures of Marguerite" Series —
Drama).
Feb. 19— The "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series (No. 67, "The Perilous
Swing" — Drama).
Feb. 22 — Ham the Diver (Comedy).
Feb. 2:i — Earning His Salt (Comedy).
Feb. 2.') — The Night Watch (Drama).
Feb. 26 — A Leap Year Wooing (Comedy).
Feb. 29 — Winning the Widow (Comedy).
Mar. 1 — A Riddle in Rascals (Comedy).
Mar. 3 — Title not yet announced.
Mar. 4 — The Girl Telegrapher's Nerve (No. 69
of "The Hazard's of Helen" Rail-
road Series — Drama).
LUBIN.
Jan. 20 — The Law's Injustice (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 22 — Insomnia (Comedy).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist ( Four parts — Drama —
Unit Program).
Jan. 24 — Fooling Uncle Tom (Comedy — Unit
Program).
Jan. 24 — Two News Items (Drama).
Jan. 25 — The Dragoman (Two parts — Drama).
Jan. 27 — The Embodied Thought (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 29^Cured (Comedy).
Jan. 31 — A Reformation Delayed (Comedy).
Feb. 3 — A Modem Paul (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5 — The Election Bet (Comedy).
Feb. 7 — The New Janitor (Comedy — Unit Pro-
gram ) .
Feb. 8 — The Last Shot (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 10 — Sold to Satan (Three parts— Drama).
Feb. 12— Blllle's Lucky Bill (Comedy).
Feb. 14 — A Song from the Heart (Drama).
Feb. 17 — The Uplift (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 19 — A Temporary Husband (Comedy).
Feb. 21 — The Repentant (Drama).
Feb. 22 — Four Narratives (Two parts — Drama).
Feb. 24 — The Redemption of Helene (Three
parts — Drama).
Feb. 26 — Blllle's Revenge (Comedy).
Feb. 2S — At the Doors of Doom (Drama).
Mar. 2 — Her Wayward Sister (Three parts —
Drama).
Mar. 4 — Hamlet Made Over (Comedy).
UINA.
Dec. ZX — The Little Puritan (Comedy).
Dec. 30 — From Blackstone to Stone ((joraedy).
Jan. 6 — Caught With the Goods (Comedy).
Jan. 13 — Title not yet announced.
Jan. 20 — A Misfit Baron (Comedy).
8EUQ.
Jan. 27— Sellg-Tribune No. 8. 1916 (Topical).
Jan. 29 — Apple Butter (No. 10 of the "Chronicles
of Bloom Center") (Rural Comedy).
Jan. 31 — Diamonds Are Trumps (Three parts —
Drama).
Jan. 31— Sellg-Trlbune No. 9, 1916 (Topical).
Feb. 3 — Selle-Trlhiine News Pictorial No. 10.
1916 (Topical).
Feb. 5 — The Desert Calls Its Own (Western —
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The nramet (Three psrts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Selle-THhiine News Pictorial No. 11.
ini« {Topical).
Feb. 10 — Sellff-Trlhiine News Pictorial No. 12.
inin (Topical).
Feb. 12 — A Mlr-im In Movies (Western — Com.)
Feb. 14 — The Ulnrk Orchid (Three narts — Dr.V
Feb. 14 — Rflle-Trlhnne, No. 13, iniR fTnpicBl)
Feb. 17— Sellg-Tribune, No. 14. 1916 (Topical)
Feb. 19— Making Good (Drama).
Feb. :;i — Virtue Triumphant (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 21— Selig-Trlbune .\'o. 15. 11)16 (Topical).
Feb. 24 — Selig-Tribune No. 16, 1916 (Tojilcal).
Feb. 20— A Sate Risk (Comedy).
Vlli.
Jan. 28 — Busted Hearts (Comedy).
Feb. 3— A Sticky Affair (Comedy).
Feb. 4 — The Getaway (Comedy).
Feb. 10 — Bungles Rainy Day (Comedy).
Feb. 11— The High Sign (Comedy).
Feb. 17— One Too Many (Comedy).
Feb. 18— Pluck and Luck (Comedy).
F.eb. 24 — Bungles Inforces the Law (Comedy).
Feb. 25 — Love and Lather (Comedy).
Mar. 2 — The Serenade (Comedy).
Mar. 3 — The Artist's Model (Comedy).
VITAORAPH.
Feb. 4 — The Wrong Mr. Wright (Comedy).
Feb. 5 — Bill Peters' Kid (Broadway Star Fea-
ture— Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 7 — Betty, the Boy and the Bird (Comedy-
Drama).
Feb. 7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
( Four parts — Drama — Unit Pro-
gram).
Feb. 7 — A Cripple Creek Cinderella (Comedy-
Unit Program).
Feb. 11 — Freddy's Last Bean (Comedy).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Broadway SUr
Feature — Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 14 — You're Next (Comedy).
Feb. 18 — In Arcadia (Comedy).
Feb. 19 — The Man He Used to Be (Broadway
Star Feature — Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 21 — Hughey, the Process Server (Comedy).
Feb. 25 — Freddy's Narrow Escape (Comedy).
Feb. 26 — The Road ot Many Turnings (Broad-
way Star Feature — Three parts —
Drama).
Feb. 28 — Her Bad Quarter of an Hour (Com-
- edy — Drama).
Mar. 3 — Tubby Turns the Tables (Comedy).
Mar. 3 — Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial No.
12, 1916 (Topical).
Mar. 4 — La Paloma (Broadway Star Feature —
Three parts — Drama).
General Film Company Features
BROADWAY STAR FEATURES.
Jan. 22 — The Secret Seven (Three parts — Dr.).
Jan. 2-1 — The Ruse (Three parts — Drama).
Feb. 5— Bill Peters' Kid (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 12 — From Out of the Past (Three parte—
Drama).
Feb. 19 — The Man He Used to Be (Three parts
Drama).
Feb. 26 — The Road of Many Turnings (Three
parts — Drama).
Mar. 4 — La Paloma (Three part& — Drama).
KNICKERBOCKER 8TAR FEATURES.
Jan. 28 — The Heart Breakers (Three parta —
Drama).
Feb. 4 — The Crime of Circumstance (Three
parts — Drama).
Feb. 11 — The Big Brother (Three parts — Dr.).
Feb. 18 — The Child of the West (Three parti
— Drama).
Feb. 2.5 — Who Knows? (Three parts — Drama).
Mar. 3 — The Master Smile (Three parts — Dr.).
UNIT PROGRAM RELEASES.
Jan. 10— The City of Falling Light (Lubin—
Four parts — Drama).
Jan. 24 — The Evangelist (Lubin — Four parts —
Drama).
Jan. 24 — Pnnllne Uncle (Lubin — Comedy).
Feb. 7 — The Surprises of an Empty Hotel
(Vltaffraph — Four parts — Draroa).
Feb. 7 — A Crlnnlo freek Cinderella (Vitagraph
— Comedy) .
February 26, 1916
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A Lens Equipment that
Spells Steady Success
The houses that are crowded day after day and
..reek after week are those which show pictures with
brilliancy, sharp definition and clearness of detail.
Bauscir|omb
projection [enses
assure you these necessary features which mean suc-
cess and profits.
With a Bausch and Lomb equipment you can be as
proud of your pictures as your patrons are pleased
with them — and your operator will be contented.
The Edison and Nicholas Power Machines are regu-
larly equipped with these lenses — and you can obtain
them through any film exchange.
Bausch ^ Ipmb Optical ®
566 ST. PAUL ST., ROCHESTER, N.Y.
New York Washington Chicago San Francisco
Leading Ainerican makers of Photographic Lenses, Projection
Lanterns (Balopticons) , Microscopes, Prism Binoculars and other
high-grade Optical Products.
IF YOU
Are in need of expert film finish-
ing and have a definite and fixed
idea of the way it should be done
send it to us, we'll turn it out in
record time exactly to specifica-
tions or
IF ON THE OTHER HAND
You are undecided about the most
attractive form in which it should
be tinted, toned and titled, send it
to us, we'll promise to give you a
job of which we will both be proud.
THE COLUMBIA FILM MFG.
COMPANY
1514 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, O.
"THE
GRINNING
SKULL."
Bonafide scenes of the San
Francisco earthquake are
presented in this wonderful
Selig feature dram^^ written
by W. E. Wing and released
through General Film Ser-
vice Monday, Feb. 28.
The
Selig-
Tribune
The World's
Greatest
News Film
"THE
UNCUT
DIAMONDS"
Fritzi Brunette is featured
in this Selig drama of power
and pathos and her work is
very appealing. Released
Saturday, March 4, through
General Film Service.
Selig Polyscope Co.
CHICAGO AND EVERYWHERE
/
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
Perpect
PROJECTIOfI
MEAH5
That everybody'* talking about, even from Mr. F. H. Richardson thru his columns ot good advice on per-
fect projection in the "World" down to the operator who has used Meniscus Bi-Convex Condenser
Combinations.
NORTHWESTERN MOTION PICTURE EQUIPMENT CO. Inc.
MiNNEAPOLIS,>-MINN. U.S.A
They are optically correct, that's a scientific proven fact. We are exclusive European importers, buy direct and run no
risk of cheap domestic quality — Price $2.00 each, or $4.00 per set, includes 20 cents for mailing. Give projection when ordering.
THE THEATRE RECORD LEDGER SYSTEM
The only theatre man's bookkeeping system form for every day's, week's or year's receipts and expenses. $2.50
for year's led-er 20 cents extra for mailing, AND SOLD GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED.
■^ " NORTHWESTERN MOTION PICTURE EOIMPMENT CO.
\A/ e: a. r e: a o "ti v e
in every branch of the film business. Animated Cartoons,
Trade Marks and Developing, Printing and Stock Titles.
Write us today.
ACTIVE MOTION PICTURE CO.
1101 W. Randolph Street CHICAGO
PORTABLE MOTION PICTURE PROJECTORS
Announcement Extraordinary
A private exhibitor has for sale a number of choice reels of motion
pictures, one-reel subjects with comedy and story made by Pathe,
the Vitagraph, Edison and others. Must dispose at once. List sent
on application.
Address, D. W. ROBERTSON, 13 Park Row, New York City
A Dependable Mailing List Service
Saves you from 30 to 50% in postage, etc. Reaches all or selected
list of theatres in any territory. Includes name of exhibitor as
well as theatre in address. A list of publicity mediums desiring
motion picture news. Unaffiliated exchanges looking for features.
Supply houses that are properly characterized as such. Producers
with address of studios, laboratories and offices. Information in
advance of theatres being or to be built.
VV47.
MOTION PICTURE DIRECTORY COMPANY
80 Fifth Avenue, New York Phone 3227 Chelsea
42S Ashland Block, Chicago Phone 2003 Randolph
Addressing Multigraphing PrintingM Typewriting
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CALEHUFF SUPPLY CO. Inc.
1301 Race Street, Philadelphia
JOBBERS OF POWER'S, SIMPLEX, MOTIOGRAPH. STANDARD
AND THE NEW EDISON DREADNAUGHT MACHINES
AND GENUINE PARTS
No difference what screen you are using, we will improve your
picture seventy-five per cent. Better liglit, greater depth of Focus
with Rembusch Famous Crystal I'ibre Screen. Seeing is believing.
I.et us prove to you by demonstrating. Special Eastern Agents.
Duhem Motion Picture Mfg. Co.
RAW STOCK SUPPLIED
EXPERT LABORATORY
- FINISHING—
[DEVELOPING-PRINTING
700 HAYES STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
A Genuine F>II=»E ORO.AIM
can be operated from the simple keyboard of the piano.
ORGAN ALONE — PIANO ALONE — OR BOTH
TOGETHER. Write for parlicul.rs
HARMO PIPE ORGAN COMPANY
m West 4eth Street
NEW YORK
1423 McCormick BUf.
CHICAGO
Moving Picture Theatre Owners
Wishing to increase gross receipts and net profits, or desirous of se-
curing additional ideas for the development of legitimate business, will
receive information of advantage by writing for a copy of our "Motioa
Picture Theater Supply Catalog 'S'."
607 OLIVE ST. ERKER BROS. ST. LOUIS
Established 1879
BRAINS, MONEY AND BULLDOG TENACITY
The policy of keeping everlastingly at it has
at last brought results.
THE J.H. CENTER CO. INC.
NEWBURCH.N.Y.
MI^)1D
TRADE
MARK
REGIS-
TERED
SC^ilS
]P(iTHIfD JUxE 9 I9Q6 'Fa i6 i9i5 QTHfO PftTS PENDinc['
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i*" Seamless Mirroroid Screens
We could not improve the goods or finish but succeeded
in making Mirroroid seamless up to 12 ft. in width in
running lengths of 200 yds.
This further strengthens our claims that Mirroroid is
the greatest projection surface in the world. Claims
substantiated by over 9500 exhibitors the world over.
Shipments Made in One Hour. No Delays Possible.
Beware — Take Care — Investigate!
The U. S. Circuit Court Sustains Validity ot Mirroroid Patents. So
does the Du Pont de Nemours Co. of Delaware. You will, and can he
held liable for any suits on infringements. All Metallic Sx:reens Infringe
Mirroroid Patents — So Protect Yourself.
Mirroroid is made in 3 Tints, 2 Finishes: Rough and Medium Matte.
Backed up by a five-year guarantee. Sold the world over at 36 1/9 cents
a square foot. Get Our Large Free Samples — Yes, Do It Now.
THE J. H. CENTER CO., Inc., Newburgh, N. Y.
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1385
The film that first made
motion pictures practical re-
mains, to-day, through its
consistent excellence, a big
factor in their success.
It is easily identified by
the stencil mark
"EASTMAN"
in the film m
argin.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
For Artistic Lobby Display
AND STAGE DECORATIONS
Install
our Line ^
of Artificial ^
FLOWERS, TREES, VINES,
LEAVES, GARLANDS,
WREATHS, PALMS
Estimates made and theatres decorated
under contract by our expert.
Our Thirty- two Page Catalogrue No. 10,
illustrating in colors the latest ArtiBcial
Flowers for Theatre Decoration. FREE.
FRANK NETSCHERT CO., Inc.
6 1 Barclay Street New York City
Manager Sharding of Georgia
Motion Picture Theatre, writes
that his net profits are $63 to $70
a week.
Motion put the moncv in the motion picture business
and the BUTTER-KIST Pop Corn Machine acts the
same way in making people stop, look and buy! Hun-
dreds of theatre owners are now operating this
"little gold mine." And you are missing from $300 to
$3000 EXTRA yearly profits without it.
This wonderful machine will make biy Extra Profits for any
theatre, large or small.
"Profits as high as $112 per week," writes F. G. Pickett of the
Hippodrome Theatre at Fairmount, W, Va.
"Profits $5.25 to $8.50 a day from Butter-Kist machine in our
Ichby," writes H. G. Heck of Utica, N. Y.
Scores of theatres paying rent, Hght and heat from Butter-
Kist sales.
Butter=Kist ^TcSJ^T
makes the famous crackling
white pop corn with the toasty
flavor. Folks can't resist its
coaxing fragrance. Draws peo-
ple to your theatre. Occupies
only 26 by 32 inches of floor
space! Plenty of room in the
lobby or down near the stage.
Move a chair and you have room
for it.
luns
Itself
coupon
ONCE.
Automatically pops, removes
the unpopped kernels, and but-
ters each fluffy white morsel
evenly— then super-heats it to a
tantalizing crisp!
We're advertising this match-
less treat to millions— line up
your theatre with this big new
national success.
HOLCOMB & HOKE
MFG. CO.
501 Van Buren Street
Ind:anapo!:s
A Small Payment
starts this machine popping you
extra profits and increasing
theatre attendance. Balance
soon paid out of Butter-Kist
earnings.
Mail the Money-
Making Coupon
and get our handsome book,
"The Little Gold Mine." that
gives photos, letters, proof of
profits, easy terms and full de-
tails. It's F-R-E-E! You lose
cold cash every day you delay.
Sign and mail the
AT
Dept. 11
Ind.
y
' Holcomb &
/Hoke Mfg. Co.,
/ 501 Van Euren
/St., Indianapolis,
Ind. Send FREE.
y postpaid,
' your photo-book,
/ "The Little Gold
Mine," and figures
/ that prove what the
/"Butter-Kist" profits
are in theatres, stores,
J etc.
-• Na"me
/P-asiness
/Address
/'
1386
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
WHY WASTE MONEY ON IMPORTED CARBONS
SPEER CARBONS GIVE BEST LIGHT AND COST LESS
NET CASH PRICES
Yl X 12, cored, pointed both ends, $37.50 per M. (1,000 in a case)
9/l(ixl2, cored, pointed both ends, $40.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
% X 12, cored, pointed both ends, $50.00 per M. (1,000 in a case)
% X 12, cored, pointed both ends, $70.0* per M. (1,000 in a case)
% X 12, cored, pointed one end, $115.00 per M. (500 in a case)
1 X 12, cored, pointed one end, $150.00 per M. (500 in a case)
We Fill Sample Orders for 100 Carbons at the Above Pro
Rata Prices If Cash is Sent With Your Order.
First Come First Served.
TRADE MARK
SPEER CARBON COMPANY, T^:iLt^:tZ'Z.fsV:i^fy Dept. "W," St. Mary's, Pa.
For Sale by Leading M. P. Machine Distributors, Including the Following:
J. H. HALLBERG, 36 East 23rd St., New York, N. Y. E. E. FULTON CO., 154 W. Lake St., Chicago, IH.
KLEINE OPTICAL CO., 166 N. State St., Chicago, lU.
For the fullest and latest news of the moving picture
industry in Great Britain and Europe.
For authoritative articles by leading British technical
men.
For brilliant and strictly impartial criticisms of all
films, read
THE BIOSCOPE
The Leading British Trade Journal with an Internationa] Circulation
American Correspondence by W. Stephen Bush
of
"Moving Picture World"
85 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.
Specimen on Application
iDi&l^lp^i^
Made in SvHtzerland.
The Quality Carbons of the World
Reflex D. C. Carbons have a Specially Constructed Negative with
Copper Coated Core
Do not be alarmed about a carbon shortage. Try REFLEX car-
bons and solve all your difficulties.
Send us your order now. REFLEX results will please and sur-
prise you.
% X 12 plain cored $10.00 per 100 carbons
% X 12 plain cored 7.S0 per 100 carbons
%x 6 copper coated cored 3.75 per 100 carbons
^ X 6 copper coated cored 2.75 per 100 carbons
If your dealer cannot supply you with REFLEX carbons, send
cash with your order or instruct us to ship C. O. D. and we will
fill sample orders in lots of not less than fifty each in all the
above sizes.
Write us for Descriptive Circular
JONES & CAMMACK
SOLE IMPORTERS
Comer Bridge and Whitehall Streets New York City
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS
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Produced by Rolin
Released Weekly by
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
Direction of Hal Ri>acb
LEADS
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Snab Hairy Pollv4
Mule Nut Geot Msnb
Ethel Bebe Daaleli
Rolin Film Company, Los Angelas
D. Whitinc, Gen. Mgr.
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February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1387
LIGHT PLANTS
3 to 400 H.P.
Make current for
2 cents per K.W.
Special Electric Enginei 3
to 75 H. P., make current al
cheap as a 5000 H.P. •team
plant. Your central ttation
bills will pay for an outfit
in your theatre in 3 or 4
years.
Send for Catalog M
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Motion Picture Machines
FROM
The Largest Supply House in the East
We are Distributors for
Minusa Gold Fibre Screens
The Acme of Screen Perfection.
Power, Simplex and Baird Machines and
all supplies
Catalogs for the asking
LEWIS M. SWAAB
1327 Vine Street, PHILADELPHIA
OPPORTUNITY
What Are Your Needs?
We carry all makes of feature films,
new and second hand. Send for lists.
Motion picture machines, tripods, mea-
suring machines, cleaning machines
and all other accessories for sale cheap.
Write, wire, walk or phone to
20th Century Film Company
220 West 42nd Street, New York City
Phone 8509 Bryant
FOR SALE
MOVING PICTURE MAILING LISTS
Only complete one to be had, numbering 24,050;
price, $40.00; itemized by states, or $3.50 per
thousand for states you want. Postage guaran-
teed.
1173 Film Exchanges $4.00
205 Manufacturers and Studios 1.50
235 Moving Picture Machine and Supply Dealers. l.SO
Write for particulars
Trade Circular Addressing Co.
168 West Adams Street, Chicago
Franklin tI83
Estab. 1880
Oroicuiieiitcil
Theatres
Plaster Relief Decorations
Theatres Designed Everywhere
Write for Illustrated Theatre Catalog. Send ui
Sizes of Theatre for Special Designs
THE DECORATORS SUPPLY CO.
Archer Avenue and Leo Street
CHICAGO. lU-
TRY ERKER'S LABORATORY
FOR QUALrTY MOVING PICTURE DEVELOPING AND PRINTING.
OUR TITLES GUARANTEED "ROCK-STEADY" ON THE BEST
EASTMAN STOCK.
WRITE DEPT. "P- FOR FREE PRICE LIST
WRITE FOR CATALOG "S" FOR THE.ATER EQUIPMENT.
M. P. CAMERAS Established 1879 REPAIRING
ST. LOUIS
607 OLIVE ST. ERKER BROS.
HANDY EQUIPMENT
Make'em Yourself Slides
These slides are written with pen and ink or on the
typewriter, and they are neat and look well. Used
for advertising slides, to announce future and feature
programs, vaudeville and musical acts, etc. In fact,
they may be used for anything you wish to say to
your audience.
For the sum of $3.50 we will send, by parcel post, prepaid and
insured, the following;
24 cover glass, 1 package binder strips, 1 dozen mats, 1 instruc-
tion sheet, 1 form sheet and 50 strips of gelatin of four different
coloi 3— enough for from 300 to 400 slides. Address all orderi and
rero.ttances
UTILITY TRANSPARENCY CO.
1733 West 9lh Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
GOLD ^'
RE KING
TEN DAYS
FREE TRIAL
ARE
- BEST
""" SCREENS
JLD KING SCREEN CO.,ALTUS,OKLA.
In nneivprincr »f1vf>rti«Am«int« n1*>n«A ynf>ntinn Th(> Mf
1388
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
February 26, 1916
PRODUCING- fv^OrSThLY, FEATURE. DRA/MA5
rSERIT irs WHICH "THE PLAYS THE THING"; PRESENTING-
FA01OUS SCREEN STARS UNDER FILMDO(vi's (^OST ARTISTIC
-S- -J- •:• DIRECTORS •:- -*.- •:•
JVAN FILM PRODUCTIONS INC. CoTr^:? 126 WEST ^6 '^'^ ST. NEW YORK
m
WOULD YOU CARE
If we could show you liow to MAKE MORE MONEY,
how to substantially increase your receipts at a small
outlay?
We have a proposition of interest to all Moving Pic-
ture Exhibitors and Managers, that has never been
placed before them.
We will sell you a NEW, GENUINE POWER'S. NEW
1916 MOTIOCRAPH, EDISON OR A SIMPLEX
MACHINE, guaranteed for one year from date of sale,
on easy monthly payments.
Drop us a line today and we will tell you all about our plan.
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY
6th FLOOR CAMBRIDGE BUILDING
N. W. Cor. 5th and Randolph, Chicago, Illinois
Distributors of the Power's, Motiograph, Edison and Simplex
Machines and Genuine Parts.
G. W. BRADENBU'^GH
Film Renter and Exporter
802 Vine Street Philadelphia,
Pa.
Life of Christ Pathe Colored
3200 feet
$ISO
Princess of Bagdad Helen Gardner
6200 feet
135
The Movie Queen Asta Nielsen
SOOO feet
175
Madam Sans Gene Helen Rejane
3200 feet
90
The Dream Woman Blache
4000 feet
90
The Valley of Death Western
4000 feet
80
And There Was Light Helen Gardner
4000 feet
75
Possessed of a Demon A. Basserman
5000 feet
100
Aeronautical Intrigue Asta Nielsen
4000 feet
150
Heart of Midlothian Hepworth
50C0 feet
lOD
Posters, one, three and six sheets, at 8c. per
sheet. Send for
ist of
single, two and three-reel subjects.
EVERYTHING
^—.^ PERTAINING TO THE THEATRE. LARGE AND
^\ COMPLETE STOCK
SOLE SOUTHERN DISTRIBUTORS
SIMPLEX PROJECTORS
SO-PAGE ILLUSTRATED SUPPLY CATALOGUE
MAILED UPON REQUEST
LUCAS THEATRE SUPPLY CO.
ATLANTA
GEORGIA
DIRECT CONNECTED
LIGHTING SETS
Compact, dependable, inexpensive, 3
K-W and 4 K-\V capacity, llandle arc
and 50 lights. No flicker— perfect
smootliness. 60 or 110 volts — use 2 pints
ptr K-VV, High-grade 4-cylrnder _4-
cycle motor, fully guaranteed. Write
for Bulletin No. 20.
Universal Motor Company
DEPl. W. OSHKOSH, WIS.
IL TIRSO AL CINEMATOGRAFO
The most important Film Journal in Italy.
Published every Monday at Rome. Excellent staflf,
special bureau of information. Correspondents in all
parts of the world. Yearly subscription for foreign coun-
tries : $3.00.
Business Office: Via del Tritone 183, Rome, Italy.
MOTION PICTURE MACHINES
WE HAVE ro OFFER:
1 No. GA complete with motor drive ami all attaciimeiits, $185.00; 2 No. 6A machines
complete with lenses, $155.00 each; 1 No. 6 machine complete, $120.00; 1 Simplex
fflacliinc complete, $200.00; 2 No. 5 machines, $70.00 each; 1 Power's dhisolving double
THE STERN MANUFACTURING CO.,
lamps with No. 0 head, $145.00; 1 with No. 5 head, $100.00; 1 Mirroroid Screen, 13' 6"
by 18', $50.00; 1 National Ticket Dispenser. $5.00.
All of the above are slightly used and are guaranteed absolutely perfect. Sold subject
to prior sale. A Mirroroid Screen for your iiouse is not only the best, hut is the cheapest,
because it la.sts. Tell us what size you need and we will figure with you.
Our new projection machine is uearing its completion.
109 N. 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa-
Porter Equips Two Million Dollar Theatre
The BILTMORE, New York's Lj\RGEST MOTION PICTURE THEATRE signs contract with B. IF. Porter to supervise and
install Two Latest SIMPLEX Moving Picture machines and special ACCESSORIES for LONG DISTANCE PROJECTION and
LARGE SCREEN. Nearly all of Greater New York's largest and finest theatres were equipped by
CR, 1482 BROADWAY, AT TIMES SQUARE, IMI
IPi^ THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE FIRST QUALITY SUPPLY HOUSE
:\A/ YORK
February 26, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1389
Non-Break-
able and
Sanitary
STEEL
LOW
Price
and
CAST
IRON
Opera Chairs
immediate shipment
on many styles: Sec-
ond Hand Chairs;
out-of-door seating
Send measurements
for FREE SEATING
PLAN. Mention this
I paper.
STEEL FURNITURE CO.
Grand Rapids. Mich.; New York. ir>0 Fifth A\ra.
COMPENSARC
That's the device that saves Moving Picture
men two'thirds on their electric light bills, and
yet ffives better light. Did you see our ad
last week? Well, don't look it up. Just write
for our
BOOKLET 15018
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS
of General Electric Company
1482 Broadway
FORT WAYNE. INDIANA
733
TYPE W FLAME ARC
Powerful LAMPS Economical
For brilliantly illuminating
the outside of your theatre
General Electric Company
4S87 Generjl Office, (^ Scheneclidy. N. V.
Centra/ 977m Ca
110 S. State St. Chicago
OPERA
1000 Styles
For every purpose
Established I86S
Write for Cat. No. 31
THE A. H. ANDREWS CO.,
CHAIRS
Branches in leading cities
1472 Broadway, New York
728 Mission St., San Francisco
5I2y, First Ave. So., Seattle
Broadway &. Yamhill St., Portland
115-117 so. WABASH AVE.
CHICAGO, ILL.
When you want Opefi Chiiri remenbet we hive
ALWAYS IN
STOCK
50,000 CHAIRS
Id 6 dl/fenrni detlgos lo ADthue Mabogany and Clrcasslao W&loDt
flQlsbes, assuring you or a sstLsractory svIcctloD aod
IMMEDIATE SERVICE
Other deslrnfl of unur>hoLstered and Upholstereil Chain In noltmlted
Durohera furnished Id 25 w 50 days after receipt of speclflrationg,
depending OD characler of chair selected. We will be pleased to
forward you llliistrated literature on Veoeer I plain) Chairs, or
Upholstered. klndJy stale lo whk*b you are Interested.
Our coitsuluiion senire, 8[>eclallzlng In deslfnlog e«tmoiiilcal
arrangements for theatre seating. Is tendered lo you without 407
charge «bat«Ter.
ArtERM SEATING [DAHY
GeBiral Offtees: 2010 Lytton Brdg.. ChlM|0
Sales Gfflcu In all prinaipal cities
Anti°Censorship Slides
Address
MOVING PICTURE WORLD
17 Madison Avenue, N. Y. City
Managers.
Four Slides 50c.
Six Slides 75c.
Twelve Slides Difr^rem $1.50
Moving Picture Exhibitors and Theatre Managers. The fight against
Legalized Censorship of Moving Pictures is your figlit. Show these
slides on your screen for the next few months and help create a strong
public sentiment against this unnecessary and un-American form of
legislation. See page 1743 of our issue of March 20th for text matter.
All slides neatly colored, carefully packed and postage paid.
"Keeping Everlastingly at it Brings Success"
Send your slide orders and remittance at once to
Moving Picture World, 17 Madison Ave., N. Y.
Quality means
means Perfection
Telephone 6S81 Audubon
We do PARTICULAR Work for PARTICULAR People
Developing and Printing ONLY
EVANS FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
416-418-420-422 West 216th Street, New York Gty
KNOWLEDGE BRINGS SUCCESS
Messrs. Exhibitor, Exchangeman, Oper-
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picture business is one of the youngest but one
of the leading industries of the world to-day.
We may well be proud to be connected with it. Are
you keeping up? Do you know all about it? It
ONE YEAR $3.00
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See title page for rates Canada and Foreign
MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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will yield larger returns for an equal amount of
work to the men who know. Each weekly issue of
the MOVING PICTURE WORLD contains more
up-to-date information than you can get from all
other sources. Subscribe now if not already on our
mailing list. You will get your paper hours earlier
than from the newsstand and it costs less.
Cut out and
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Theatre.
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February 26, 1916
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WILL RELEASE DURING THE WEEK OF FEB.21SI
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rEB.21ST
FEB.24IH
ON E ACT DRAMA K^^ ^ """^ '^^'^'^'^
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February 26. 1916
"SIXTEEN^YEARS
N.PG
OF KNOWING HOW"
YOU MUST
SURELY REALIZE
That Power's product domi-
nates the quality field by actual
performance, superiority of
construction, best material such
as high grade steel, bronze
gears, etc., and durability.
In the opinion of an estimated
65 to 70 per cent of exhibitors
and users throughout the world.
Power's represents the utmost
in anything pertaining to the
projection of motion pictures.
You owe it to yourself to con-
sult this company, as the manu-
facturer, on any matters relat-
ing to our product, bearing in
mind that we are always at
your service.
WRITE FOR CATALOG G.
NICHOLAS POWER COMPANY
NINETY GOLD STREET " NEW YORK CITY
Vol. 27, No. 9
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March 4, 1916
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nOTUAL PICTURES
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VIRGINIA HAMMOND
Famous Frohman Star
ERNEST MAUPAIN
HARRY BEAUMONT
Charle-s Michelaotij author
Lawrence Win<3om director
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Watch Next Week's Ad
Universal Film Manufacturing Co.
Carl Laemmle, President
'The Largest Film Manufacturing Concern in the Universe"
1600 BROADWAY
NEW YORK
March 4, 1916
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. . . Just as Red Feather Photo Plays
are notable for their freshness and charm,
so *^ Drugged Waters" stands out amon^
current feature productions — unique in
plot, setting and investiture. A very
lar^e and extremely capable cast
^ives a finished performance that will
prove a profitable release for Exhibitors
whose patrons demand the ^best . . .
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March 4, 1916
The Universal Film Manufacturing Company Announces the
greatest War Film of them all —
''The Gigantic
DARDANELLES
EXPEDITION"
secured by the World's Master War Correspondent, Ashmead
Bartlett, at the risk of life and limb. Terrifying scenes at
Sulva Bay— Thrilling pictures of the great repulse of the
gigantic Turkish Attack. Destruction of the famous Anzacs
Position considered impregnable — including other wild
scenes taken at the very mouth of belching 42 centimetre
guns. A War picture that is a REAL War picture, enthralling,
awe inspiring, weird, wonderful. Watch for further announce-
ments on release date, bookings, etc., etc., and communicate
immediately with your nearest Universal Exchange for
reservation.
March 4, 1916
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No Pi
roaram on
Earth
even begins to compare in number of
Nationally Known Screen Stars — huge sets,
stories, etc., with the perfectly balanced
UNIVERSAL PROGRAM
Take nobody's word for it — not even our own if
you don't want to, but do compare the list below
with any list of film company's stars in this or any
other country. Day after day, week after week
and month after month you'll find the "U" Program
the mightiest by miles because it is consistent and
gives the attractions of acknowledged, undisputed
Box Office value. Note the stars:
Mildred Adams
Stella Adams
King Baggot
Harry Benham
Mother Benson
Curtis Benton
Henry Bergman
Hobart Bosworth
Paul Bourgeois
Neal Burns
Harry Carey
Harry Carter
Lon Chaney
Fred Church
Wallace Clark
Harry Coleman
Betty Compson
Peggy Coudray
Howard Crampton
Doc Crane
Juan de la Cruz
Grace Cunard
Dorothy Davenport
William C. Dowlan
Carter De Haven
Flora Carter De Haven
Charles W. Dorian
Harry Depp
Eugene Derue
Frank Elliott
Marjorie Ellison
Adele Farrington
Marc Fenton
Francis Ford
William Franey
Mary Fuller
Jane Gail
Ray Gallagher
William Garwood
Jos. W. Girard
Douglas Gerrard
Maud George
Olive Fuller Golden
Myrtle Gonzales
Ray Griffith
Ella Hall
Hobart Henley
Gale Henry
Allen Holubar
Jack Holt
Little Clara Horton
Alice Howell
Mina Jeffries
Rupert Julian
Thomas Jefferson
J. Warren Kerrigan
Yona Landowska
Florence Lawrence
Gretchen Lederer
Pathe Lehrmann
Robert Leonard
Louise Lovely
Ethel Lynne
Eddie Lyons
Cleo Madison
Edna Maison
Charles (Pop) Manley
Luella Maxim
Violet Mersereau
Matt Moore
Lee Moran
Harry Myers
Eva Nelson
Frank Newberg
Jane Novak
Laura Oakley
Charles Ogle
Louise Orth
Paul Panzer
Val Paul
Lillian Peacock
Peggy Pearce
Carmen Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Eddie Polo
Victor Potel
William Quinn
Herbert Rawlinson
Stella Razeto
Ned Reardon
Billie Rhodes
Billie Ritchie
Franklin Ritchie
Marc Robbins
Edith Roberts
Rex de Roselli
Gertrude Selby
Ernest Shields
Madame Rosita Mantini
Phillips Smalley
Frank Smith
Richard Stanton
Richard Sterling
Rosemary Theby
Grace Thompson
Louise Vale
Agnes Vernon
Fatty Voss
Marie Walcamp
Lule Warrenton
Lois Weber
Glen White
Ben Wilson
Marie Wierman
Elsie Jane Wilson
Lois Wilson
William Worthington
William Welsh
I^Our Quiet Tip— Tie up to the Universal Program Now^i
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ANN MURDOCK
is presented in
"CAPTAIN JINKS
of the Horse Marines"
in S acts
Clyde Fitch's "fantastic comedy,
arranged and directed by
Fred E. Wright.
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Book Essanay's
Gr ea t Features
"A Daughter of the City"
"The Alster Case"
"The Raven"
"The Crimson Wing"
"The Man TraU"
"A Bunch of Keys"
"The Blindness of Virtue"
"In the Palace of the King"
"The White Sister"
"The Slim Princess"
"Graust9rk"
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EDNA MAYO
are presented in
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"THE MISLEADING LADY"
in S acts
Adapted by H. S. Sheldon
from the stage success of Charles W.
Goddard and Paul Dickey.
Directed by Arthur Berthelet
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MARY PAGE
IN FIFTEEN THROBBING EPISODES
With
Henry Walthall and Edna Mayo
Directed by J. Charles Haydon
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PARAMOUNT EXHIBITSRS:^fl^fe; BOOKING
FAMOUS PLAYERS 'MuiT^OiS
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MARY PICKFORD
IN
POOR
LITTLE PEPPINA
By Kate Jordan,
IN ADVANCE OF ITS REGULAR RELEASE
ON THE PARAMOUNT PROGRAM,
MARCH 2hd.
Paramount exhibitors will re-book this unusual production —
Others will become Paramount Exhibitors in order to obtain it.
The whole vast motion picture public will want to see this
great production. Show it to them!
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ADOLPH ZOKOU, Presipent
BAMIEL FROMMAM. Managing DmECTOia
CANADIAN DISTMISUTOES - FAMOUS PLAtTERS FILM
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PLAYS EM MOTION PICTURES
The Verdict of the Leading
Newspapers
of Chicago and Philadelphia, where the Famous Players Film Com-
pany's unusual production, Mary Pickford in "Poor Little Peppina,"
has received extended bookings in advance of its regular release, is
expressed in the following enthusiastic manner:
"Mary Pickford plays with a sincerity, a vitality, and an iinconsciousness that make her work carry
in astonishing measure the imprint of reality. The picture is beautifully produced and interestingly
developed, moving along with plausibility."— Kitty Kelly in the Chicago Tribune.
" 'Poor Little Peppina,' Mary Pickford's newest film.
Parsons in the Chicago Herald.
distinctive for several reasons." — Louella O,
"Mary Pickford's remarkable versatility is presented in full measure in 'Poor Little Peppina,' a grip-
ping photoplay. The picture which is the best in which Miss Pickford has ever appeared, runs fir a full
hour and a half, and there is action every minute." — Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
"Not since that marvelous creation, 'Jean, the Juggler of Notre Dame,' of Mary Garden's was revealed,
has as an attractive and well acted 'boy' been seen. One finds the same assurance of art in both characters.
'Poor Little Peppina' is cleverest of Pickford pictures." — Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
"The staging is very elaborate, the scenes are realistic to the minutest detail. As to the acting,
Mary Pickford is, as always, adorable and a joy to watch."— Philadelphia North American.
" 'Peppina' arouses everybody's sympathy and the audiences yesterday were as one in voting this
character one of the most fascinating enacted by Miss Pickford. Scenically the photoplay is built large,
and the story never abates in interest." — Philadelphia Record.
You will agree that this notable Famous Players' production deserves
every word of these great newspapers' praise!
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March 4, 1916
Successful Business
Is Built on
A Definite Plan and Policy
First — get a good program — one that is consistent-
one your patrons talk about-
confidence.
-one in which they have
Get a program that is supported by a definite plan and
policy.
Advertise and build your business on the kind of pic-
tures that will not give out and leave you "flat on the
lot."
The Paramount contract is the first step in a definite
plan and policy. It means you will not have to begin
all over next year with a new program.
With a Paramount Franchise you are building for
permanent success.
Adopt a policy and stick to it. s.
The phenomenal growth and success of the Para-
mount Pictures Corporation is the best proof of this
assertion.
Write the nearest exchange today.
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Arrange Now
for advance or extended bookings on the first seven reel
photoplay in which the idolized star
Mary Pickford
has ever appeared.
Poor Little Peppina
The wonderful production of the
Famous Players Film Company
is in every sense a
Paramount Picture
All exchanges have been supplied with additional prints so
everyone can take advantage of this opportunity.
Booked three weeks solid
at Jones, Linick and Schaefer's La Salle Theatre, Chicago
February 20 — Broadway Theatre, Neiv York
If you have not already seized this opportunity — secure the
Paramount Program in time to get Poor Little Peppina.
Do it Now.
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High Class Theatres Need
Paramount Short Subjects
The Theatre Manager who is working along definite hnes
and with a fixed pohcy, knows a good program is the first
requisite of a successful photo playhouse as well as good
features.
This includes good, short subjects.
A program to be good must have variety.
Paramount Pictographs
A Magazine on the Screen
Of greater force, if possible, than
any publication printed.
— Dramatic Mirror.
Wonders — laughs — action — all in 1,000 feet.
Paramount Bray Cartoons-
Bray Studios, Inc.
The Famous Colonel Heeza Liar — Drawn by J. R. Bray, and
many other characters, as : — Miss Nanny Goat, Police Dog,
Bobby Bumps, Dizzy Joe, and Inbad the Sailor, that are dear
to the hearts of grown-ups and children.
I Paramount-Burton Holmes Travel-Pictures
are the most remarkable series of Travel Pictures that have
ever been released. They actually draw. The reputation of
Mr. Burton Holmes as a traveler is well known. His pictures
need little advertising to the people.
There are letters coming in asking where they can see these
pictures. May we answer- — at your theatre ?
Write our exchange today.
PARAMOUNT SOUTH AMERICA TRAVEL SERIES.— A wonderful trip com-
pletely encircling South America, the country about which so much is heard, but
yet so little is known.
PARAMOUNT AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL SERIES.— A particular daring camera-
man went into Australia's "Unknown" and took four thousand feet of pictures.
Booked en bloc — but can be shown singly any time in one-reel installments.
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March 4, 1916
dlara Kimball Young
Gives Her Reasons
For Or^anizin^ a New Film Corporation with
Lewis J. Selznick
as President and General Manager
Havana, Cuba, February 12, 1916.
To the Motion Picture Exhibitors.
Gentlemen: — When the formation of the Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation was announced recently,
showing my association in a new company of which Mr. Lewis J. Selznick is the President and General Manager,
I made a hasty statement of our plans and promised a further announcement of my individual thoughts in the mat-
ter. Since then, even down here in Cuba, I have heard of the avalanche of telegrams, telephone calls, special de-
livery letters and personal applications made by you for the pictures which our new organization will release in
October. This is most encouraging and I desire to place before you now the reasons for my abandonment of the
salaried method of paying the motion picture artist, and taking an interest in my own concern, and relying on
this interest for my reward.
I HAVE REFUSED MANY OFFERS OF A CONTRACT. THE LOWEST WAS $3,000 PER WEEK.
The reasons for my action must therefore be interesting to you and briefly here are the more important ones:
1— FREEDOM: To think, do and act as I think best.
I am the responsible party and must deliver the goods.
2— ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT: By this new arrange-
ment I will be free to study and improve. I am not
one to think I have attained perfection. I must pro-
gress. I can't stand still and be contented.
3— HARMONY: Mr. Selznick and I are in perfect
accord. Our ideals, ambitions and policies are fixed
and in perfect agreement. Our organization will be
synchronized from the office boy up. Team work
will be our motto.
4— NO MORE DEAD WEIGHTS: Our pictures will
not be sold as a part of a program. You buy direct
the Clara Kimball Young pictures and no deadwood.
5— PROTECTION OF EXHIBITORS: We give you
an absolute guarantee of big business. It will be
the essence of our success.
6— PROTECTION OF PUBLIC: You won't need Fed-
eral or any other kind of censorship if you buy the
Clara Kimball Young pictures produced by us.
7— CONTROL OF SCENARIOS: No subsidized di-
rector or pussy-footed scenario writer can force a
mediocre play on me under Mr. Selznick's manage-
ment of our company.
8— CONTROL OF CASTS: We will cast these pictures
with artists especially suited for the parts in each
picture.
9 — DIRECTION: The name of our director — a man of
great international reputation, a great master of the
genius of picture presentation, famous and already
deemed immortal for his master-pieces — his name will
be announced shortly.
10— MOTION PICTURE DISTINCTION: Mr. Selz-
nick and I intend by our efforts to raise the motion
picture profession to the dignity of an art and take it
out of the machinery class.
11— MOTION PICTURE TRAINING SCHO9L: I will
now be able to realize my keenest ambition and
establish a school for motion picture acting and give
the graduates a chance to earn a good living.
12 ,-HAPPINESS: I am an associate and not an em-
ployee in the Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation.
Can there be a greater happiness for an artist than
such an opportunity to fulfill one's life's ambitions?
Cordially yours,
RUSH YOUR
APPLICATION
SERVICE BEGINS
IN OCTOBER
ONE PICTURE
A MON T H
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
FILM CORPORATION
LEWIS J. SELZNICK, Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
126 West 46tli Street, New York
March 4, 1916
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TAKING THE BAD WEATHER INTO CONSIDERATION THE TRIANGLE OPENING HAS
PROVED A SUCCESS IT HAS SNOWED CONSTANTLY BUT I DID
A GOOD BUSINESS AND THOSE ATTENDING PAID PERSONAL COMPLIMENTS TO
THE SERVICE AS FOR MYSELF I AM INDEED PLEASED AND
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All over the United States, from Maine to Cali-
fornia, wherever good pictures are shown, you can
find the TRIANGLE trade mark, for exhibitors
have come to realize that it is money in their pocket
to present such plays to their patrons. More at-
tendance and increased box office returns, as a rule,
are the result of exhibiting TRIANGLE PLAYS.
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US TO GET MACHIHE WORKIHG AHD WE THEH SHOWED TO
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YDUR COUHIESY IB ALLOWIHG TIME A3 PER YOUR TELEGRAM MAELHG EZCHAHGE
WITHOUT DELAY
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V33iM FEB 1 16
The two telegrams shown on these pages are typical of the
reports on TRIANGLE PLAYS which are constantly being
received from exhibitors.
There is a reason back of the success of TRIANGLE
PLAYS — a reason back of the increased profits to exhibitors.
Plays of the right kind, productions of the best, and stars
of the first magnitude combine to make motion pictures that
pay.
To be definite, TRIANGLE PLAYS pay because
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Because vampire women
like Louise Glaum are al-
ways popular.
Because Constance Tal-
madge has a following
that alone would fill many
a house.
Because as a commedi-
enne there are few who
can equal Polly Moran.
March 4, 1916
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Because actresses like
Fay Tinchcr, who already
have many successes to
their credit, are an asset
to any theatre.
Because Louise Fazenda
can keep any audience
howling with joy.
Because Lola May is the
kind of an actress that
people are willing to pay
to see the second time.
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March 4, 1916
Because releases like Billie Burke, in "Peggy ,"f
never fail to make big money for exhibitors.g
March 4, 1916
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fiecause— Keystones like
"The Submarine Pirate,"
which has already made a
big hit, can only be
secured through TRI-
ANGLE.
because— TRIANGLE PLAYS like
"Betty of Greystone" are the kind that
meet the popular demand — the kind
the public love.
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March 4, 1916
Because
Everything possi-
ble is being done to
aid the moving pic-
ture exhibitor in the
presentation of TRI-
ANGLE PLAYS. In
addition to press
matter and advertis-
ing material of every
kind, a weekly mag-
azine, "The Tri-
angle," is being
mailed every week to
exhibitors interested
in TRIANGLE
PLAYS.
TRIANGLE \K\
FILM "S^iS,
CORPORATION \^\,
1457 Brosdway X'^'''--,
New York City X^X,
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TRIANGLE PLAYS. \>A
Pleiisc send me your Triangle \^^\
Weekly and other information '\^^'v,
regarding your pictures. '\^^
Name
Address^
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If you are not getting the magazine regularly, use the
coupon on this page and it will be sent you free of charge.
TRIANGLE PLAYS are an assured success, and if you
do not already know the situation in your town why not drop
a line to
Triangle Film Corporation
1457 Broadway, New York City
March 4, 1916
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BLUEBIRD WINS
"BLUEBIRD has given us
another artistic production in
' Undine.' " — Chicago Herald.
Special music for all BLUEBIRD Photo
Plays may be secured from your Exchange.
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ANNOUNCE
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"RUPERTof
HENTZAVJ"
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•By
ANTHONY HOPE
Author* of*
"THE PRISONER OF ZENDA'
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AMagmficent Producivon
wiiK ^AJSTE CiA.II-,
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b O O K IN GJ?
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March 4, 1916
BLUEBIRD WINS
'"Secret Love' lives up to every
line of its advance comments." —
New Orleans Item,
8%^ Supretn e
J^ccompUshmcttf
of The
Site
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PHOTO-PLAVS(ino)
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PR^O D U C T I O N
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A Romantic Drama of tHe Old ^OUtH
Featuring the Mo$t Beautiful
<S<iveen >$tar of tViG Dciy
.OUISE LOVELY
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IRLVEBIltD PHOTO- PLAyj(inc)
1600 BRQADWAVCNEWyORK
'ry6ur local DLUElSll^D booking offices
BLUfBIKP
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special music for all BLUEBIRD Photo Plays may he' secured from your Exchange,
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MUTUAL MASTERPICTURES
DE LUXE EDITION
"THE DEAD
ALIVE"
Released February 17
MARGUERITE
COURTOT
America's Greatest
Film Star
Is She His Wife? Two Lovely
Courtot Parts in One Production
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"I ACCUSE!"
Released February 21
Love, Murderous Intrigue and Revenge Woven
Into a Stirring Story of Modern Life
"ACCORDING
TO LAW"
Released March 6
A Wife in Name Only and
Where Her Selfishness Led
ALEXANDER
GADEN
MILDRED
GREGORY
GAUMONTCO.
FLusHiNG/N.v: MADE IN AMERICA Jacksonville. fla.
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jMUTUAL PICTURES
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A human, dramatic story of the lure of the "crimson
pa'h" and the resultant remorse. Vivian Rich and Alfred Vos-
burgh at their best in this viri'e three-part "Flying A" drama.
Directed by Frank Borzage. Released March 7th.
Embers
An American Mutual Masterpicture in five parts, featuring
Arthur Maude and Constanqie Crawley. Directed by Arthur Maude.
Released March 2nd.
The Gay Blade's
Last Scrape
John Sheehan and Carol Hal-
loway outdo their former successes in a
merry round of fun. This is a sure-fire
"Beauty" one - part comedy success.
Directed by Archer McMackin. Re-
leased March 8ih.
Persistent
Percival
Orral Humphrey and Billy
Fraw^ley in comic antics. A "come-
back-for-more " '* Beauty " release.
Directed by Nate Watt. Released
March 12th.
'Flying A," "Bmauty** and "Mu»tang** productions arm
diatributed throughout thm United Statea and Canada
€xcluaivmly by Mutual Film Corporation.
American Film Co., Inc.
S. S. Hutchinson, Preaident
Chicago, Illinois
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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!
ON THAT
PULL NIGHT
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This powerful railroad series, featuring fearless
Helen Holmes in daring feats and exploits, is the biggest money-
maker ever shown. It will turn your dull night into a silver -lined success.
Here's What One "We have run three chapters of "THE GIRL AND THE
mmm^^^^^m^^^m^^^ GAME" and must say we are well pleased with this serial.
Live ExhibHof Says: By using it on Tuesday, we have made what used to be our
^^■^^^^^■~«^^^^™~""" poorest day into one of our best. "
The Story in 1,000 Newspapers
Each week these news-
papers carry the story to
countless thousands who de-
mand the film. You should
be the one to grasp this op-
portunity and have —
N9W York World Pittsburgh Prmta
Philadelphia North American
Jktlartta Constitution Omaha Bee
Memphis Commercial Apoeal
Buffalo Courier Indianapolis Star
New Orleans Times- Picayune
Chicago Evening Post Detroit Journal
San Francisco Chronicle
Baltimore American Boston Globe
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Cincinnati TimeS'Star Dallas Journal
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Kansas City Journal Cleveland Leader
Los Angeles Tribune
Milwaukee Sentinel Louisville Herald
and One Thousand Others
15 Weeks of Packed Houses
Book this stupendous $500,000 production. A two-reel chapter per week for 15 weeks
will pack your house and "stand them up." "THE GIRL AND THE GAME" is a tremendous
triumph — a record-breaking money-maker. WIRE your nearest Mutual Exchange Now.
For booking information, apply to"THE GIRL AND THE GAME" depart-
ment of any Mutual Exchange, or at Mutual Home Office, New York City
SAMUEL S. HUTCHINSON, Pre.ident
Publicity Offices: 222 So. State St.. CHICAGO, ILL
SIGNAL FILM CORPORATION,
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MUTUAL PiaURES
March 4, 1916
LOVE, DYNAMITE
SS» BASEBALLS
The story of a delayed wedding, a fake count
exposed, the trapping of a ring of crooks, a duel with base-
balls, the happy wedding of the pretty girl (Priscilla Dean) and the
pitcher-hero (Jack Dillon.) A thousand feet of high-powered
Vogue comedy— side-splitting situations registering a laugh-a-sec-
ond— a rip roaring comic success. Directed by Jack Dillon.
RejpocoH March 2nd.
ALL BALLED UP
See the inimitable Rube Miller, the funniest film
funny man, in the role of a rube who falls in love with a
beautiful somnambulist (Madge Kirby.) A cataract of comics. Fun
for a thousand feet— and a laugh for every foot. Directed by
Rube Miller. Released March 5th.
Slapstick With a Reason
Vogue Comedies will bring crowds
to your box office — work your ticket
seller overtime. They are unique — have
magnetic drawing power. Book them
today, and pack your house.
Sctne from
"Lme. DynamiU
and Baseballs"
Distributed throughout
the United States aao
Caaada exclusively by
Mutual Film Corporation
VOGUE
FILMS
Inc.
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Executives:
Joseph H. Finn
Samuel S.
Hutchinson
Publicity
Offices:
222 S. State St.
Chicago, III.
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Metro's newest events will
be Metro's greatest events.
Watch for Metro's big anni-
versary announcement.
It will mean something to
every exhibitor in the world
METRO PICTURE^ COUPORAXION
XKeBllNDNESSoflOVE
By RviiKMifcKell Coxniari
Direcied by Cl»arlesHoran''AMeii'0 wonderplay ino Acis
produced by
ROIFB PHOTOPLAYS INCORPOBAtBD
JUUtrs
STEGBR
Grace Vale niii rue
supported hy
Released on ihe
Meiro Program
MarcK 6i/i.
George le Girerre
THE
BY
REX BEACH
BOOKED DIRECT
TO AMERICA/ BE/T THEATRE/
THE J-UCCE/J-OR TO THE
"JPOILERr'
"THE NE'ER-DOWEU'ir MORE
JTIRRING AND COLORFUL THAN ANY
OF REX BEACH'r WORKf. THE XCENE,
CURlOUyLY ENOUGH. If PANAMA,
AND IT PROVEf EVEN MORE FULL OF
AN UNFAMILIAR FASCINATION
THAN THAT OF THE ALASKAN TALEX.
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The
L O E W
CIRCUIT
Be guided by the judgment of Mr. Loew,
one of the greatest of exhibitors, and
BOOK IT NOW!
; Featuring
PEARL WHITE
CREIGHTON HALE and
- ' SHELDON LEWIS
Produced by the Feature Film Corporation, Edward Jose, director;
Written by Arthur Stringer and George B, Seitz;
Advertised Everywhere!
The most sensationally dramatic of^
all serials has been booked by the great
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RELEASED,
FEBRUARY 28th
EXECUTIVE
25 WEST 45 tb ST.
March 4, 1916
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March 4, 1916
Js?fes
TO THCW
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9]^e Pathb Exchange
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
25 WEST 45 tb SX NEW YORK
inc.
V ' -J--
March 4, 1916
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Everywhere!
ATHES
fHE
BIG SERIAL
SUCCESS
There's more HiMp^ one^ i^)^son
for it, Wbl
Produced by Balboa, from
scenarios by Will M. Ritchey
J^e Pathe Exchange
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
25 WEST 45tti SX NEW YORK
inc.
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March 4, 1916
SnUBERT
iHZFlLM EE
CORPORATION
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A True Epic of the Screen.
Bigger Knockout Than "An Alien,"
Vibrant With Vivid Drama and Tender
Pathos.
George Beban's Masterwork.
RELEASED THROUGH WORLD
FILM CORPORATION
130 West 46th Street, New York
the
PAWvN ^ fATf
|IERRE DUFRENE. a peasant of
Normandy and his pretty wife, leave
their picturesque farm for the gay
.^^■^-r. . .^, world of Paris, confident that in
Pierre the world is to discover a new artistic
genius.
<! Pierre is really the dupe of a wealthy Parisian
painter who has fallen in love with Pierre's
wife Lesar, the Parisian, plays upon Pierre's
artistic ambitions and lures him on to become at
last the butt of a cruel jest.
^ His illusions shattered and his faith in his
wife dimmed. Pierre turns upon his false friend
and takes partial toll for his wrongs in physical
violence.
^ In the depths of despair, Pierre is about to seek,
solace irf suicide when arrested and confronted by
the man he has mortally wounded.
^ In his dying moments Lesar atones and the recon-i
ciliatiori between Pierre and his wife comes in a
scene of deep pathos and comoelling heart interest.
March 4, 1916
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EQUITABLE
MOTIOyi PICTURES
COR.PORAT107H-
TRICE ^^HAPPiySESr
HE story of "The Price of Happi-
ness" deals with the bitter disillusion-
ment of a woman who envies the
seemingly more fortunate lot of her
wealthy friends. The heroine of the story
becomes discontented with her own simple home
bfe and seeks happiness amid the false gayeties
of the world in which her richer acquaintances
live.
fl In a series of startling dramatic episodes, she
learns that the supposed happiness of three of
her former chums is based upon a false structure
of material success and luxury, and that they are
paying a bitter price for their success.
Q Sl<ywly it dawns upori her that there is no such
thing as happiness in the usual sense of the word, but
that true happiness dwells side by v side with modest
contentment and the interests of a real home.
^ In the end, after estranging herself from her
husband, she returns to him and to her child with a
new spirit of contenttnent and peace.
EOMD
Lovely and Popul&r Star.
Powerful, Modern Society Play,
A Smashing Money=maKer Viewed From Any
Angle.
A Box=office Winner.
Triumph Film Corp. Production.
RELE.ASED THROUGH WORLD
FILM CORPORATION
130 West 46th Street, New York
ACTORS FUND
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ITS FIRST STATE RIGHTS RELEAS
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A FAMOUS
■AMD BEAU-
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WhOSE REP-
UTATION HAS
BEEN ESTAB-
LISHED BY
CLEVER WORK
ANDNCm
THROUGH PUB-
LICITY ANDAD-
VERTISmG%
ASANWTRAC
TION-A STAR
OFTMIS CAti
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CAPACITY IN'*^
ANY THEATRE
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EDWIN MILTON ROYLE^"™?^VQ{rA'w"S:rc.'^^" SAYS:
"Beatriz Michelena's work on the witness stand in "The Unwritten Law"
is the most real and convincing emotion I have seen in picture art.
Real grief, as we know, is grotesque and distressing, if not ludicrous,
but Miss Michelena's is so restrained, so free from exaggeration that it
approaches artistic perfection. It is a v«ry great triumph."
tlOTE NO TEPRITORY WILL BE ALLOTTED UNTIL AFTER TRADE SMCWING IN NEW yORK CITY ON FEB,24tt-
CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE CORPORATIOli
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Moore's Garden Theatre.Washington
Moore's StranoTheatre, Washington
Three Competitors
Who Act as One
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H E total f Im rental paid tKe
VL-S-E by the four largest
do'ft'ntovJn nouses of Washing-
ton, D. C, during the week of Jan-
uary r6th, probably exceeded the com-
bined rental of all other features shown
in that cit\'.
At The Strand and The Garden,
operated by Thomas Moore, the Big
Four was represented by "The Battle
Cry of Peace, ' "My Lady s Slipper, '
and "The Heights of Hazard," respec-
tively, while at Crandall's, on the same
block. "'The Misleading Lady," was the
business-building attraction. A block
avJay, The Cosmos, charging 15c. and
25c., featured that tremendous success.
"The Great Divide" and '"The College
Widow."
Of even greater significance than that
three centrally located, next-door neigh-
bors should concentrate upon V-L-S-E
plays as the ve£>icles to f 11 their houses,
is the fact that one of this numker
was sola this service hy another.
It was Mr. Moore, who upon finding
that he could not use all the Big Four
output, induced Mr. Crandall, formerly
his keenest competitor, to take those
which either The Strand or The Garden
had not the open time to book — this
without a V-L-S-E representative ever
having called upon Mr. Crandall.
A sense of fairness, bused on his own
success; the liberal "open - booking"
policy of the Big Four, and the con-
sistent excellence of its productions
prompted this unusual support.
The exhibitor in search of features of
prcOed earning power, who gives these
facts the consideration they deserve,
will not err in judgment.
Crandall's Theatre,Washincton
CosmosTheatreWashington
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One of tKe Three Greatest
Plays, in DraxCing Power,
Ever Released.
"The
Great Divide-
>witK
Ethel Clayton
House Peters
Letters That
Telf the Tale
"On tKe second day, tKey sloco in line
cut into tKe street, and it vwa* raining all
evening. Sticn productions will get tlie
money in any town, and under any con
ditions." — C E. y^cCune. Sorg
Optra Mouse, f^idafetown. Ohio.
'Great Divide' opened at Tally's Broad-
way Theatre (Los Angeles) today, end
turned them away. Did twice tne bu^i
ness of opposition."
"I wish there were more such plays as
'The Great Divide." — H. VC^. Peary.
Ot/Jen Theatre, OgJen. Utah.
" 'The Great Divide' opened here last
night, and came within $io. of breaking
nil the house records. Our theatre (seat-
ing 2.160) was packed to the doors, with
everybody highly pleased — in fact it
created the biggest success of any picture
ever shown here. — F. A. VC^esthrook.
Vice - President, /Majestic Theatre.
Detroit.
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Fritzi Brunette
For the first time in V. L. S. E., in the CKaracter Role
of NADIA, The Temptress in James Oliver
Curwooa's Most Exciting Drama of Love
"UNTO Those Who
Sin"
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Lillian Drew
Marguerite Clayton
E. H. Calvert
Ernest Maupain
in
"Vultures of
SOCIETY"
in 5 Acts
By RicKard Goodall
Directed by E. H. Calvert
A realistic presentation
of a pKase of
metropolitan life of today.
Snowing the
macninations of the
masqueraders in society —
the social outriders who
pre]? on the rich ;
the vultures who hunt
defenseless girls.
Picturing the startling
ad-Oentures of a
psuedo prince, the kid-
napping of a real prince
and the abduction of
a wealthy girl for
ransom.
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OPERATING
PT.AZA THEATRE
C- O. WEINBERG. MOR
TROY. N. Y.,
V. L. S. E. Inc. .
New York City.
Gentlemen :
Herewith find check for payment of "Thou Art the Man." Am using
"The Great Divide" today and playing to big business, altljough the
day IS only half over.
I used "The Misleading Lady" Monday and Tuesday last, and played
to big houses both days. My patrons were delighted with the picture.
and many asked me to get more of the same calibre. •
The Big Four is certainly on the right road to success. The "open
market" is a long-looked for service, and I sincerely congratulate
you on being the first big feature concern to institute it.
Trusting "The Big Four" features keep coming in the same quality
measure as those I used this week, I am
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This Is
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Mr.HARRYWATSON,Jr.
(Of BICKEL & WATSON)
As he appears in his famous tramp
characterization
in
The Mishaps •!
Musty Suffer
(By LOUIS MYLL)
THE TEN ONE-REEL COMEDIES now smashing to smither-
eens all former notions of w hat trim comedy should be —
THE TEN ONE-REEL COMEDIES jamming lobbies of hun-
dreds of theatres with Watson fans every day —
THE TEN ONE-REEL COMEDIES played under a new and
novel advance-of-release-date-plan by scores of the Nation's
most representative picture theatres that demand the uttermost
in film production.
THE TEN ONE-REEL COMEDIES that shattered even our
own extraordinary booking records — rolling up an astounding
total of
1925 DAYS BOOKED IN LESS THAN A WORKING WEEK!
THE TEN ONE-REEL COMEDIES that feature A WHOLE
LINE OF FAMOUS STARS in support of Watson— Cissie Fitz-
gerald, Crimmins and Gore, H. W. McCullom, Tom Nawn, Delia
Connor, etc., etc. !
There must be a reason for this sudden, sweeping,
nation-wide avalanche of Watson popularity. And a
reason why we doubled the number of positive prints
and twice re-ordered more paper. The answer is
WATSON IS THE MOST WONDERFUL COME-
DIAN THE FILM BUSINESS EVER PRODUCED!
Booking now— every day — every minute — through the
Kleine OfTices —
GEORGE KLEINE
805 EAST 175th ST., NEW YORK CITY,
NEW YORK
226 W. 42nd St.
DENVER
405 RaUroad Bldg.
PITTSBURGH
123 Fourth Ave.
SAN FRANCISCO
234 Eddy St.
LOS ANGELES
514 W. 8th St.
CHICAGO
166 N. State St.
ATLANTA
71 Walton St.
BOSTON
14 Piedmont St.
PHILADELPHIA
1309 Vine St.
MINNEAPOLIS
708 First Ave., N.
KANSAS CITY
209-12 Ozark Bldg.
SEATTLE
204-S-6 Orpheum
Theatre Bldg.
CINCINNATI
138 West 7th street
DALLAS
1812V^ Commerce St.
MONTREAL
204 St. Catherine St., W
TORONTO
96 Bay St.
NEW ORLEANS
103 Nola Building
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"THE SERENADE"
A Musical Melange, ends in a Musicians' Melee. Instruments designed for melody are used
as thirst quenchers and body defenders. The dainty daughter of Schmitt, the head of the
band, makes havoc of the artists, — the stars being Plump and Runt.
Friday, March 3 Friday, March 3
"POKES & JABBS SERIES"
with
Burns and Stull
in
"THE ARTISTS MODEL"
OKES the
ORTER,
OSES for a
ICTURE.
. . . Ethel, the Artist, faces despair. Jabbs, the bag-
gage man, juggles with a trunk. . . . While wily
crooks make way with gold.
Pokes and Jabbs unwittingly make all things end well.
A COMEDY THAT WILL ENLIVEN AND BUILD UP
ANY PROGRAM.
Two Vims a week — Thursday and Friday. Posters that please,
in one and three sheets.
GENERAL FILM SERVICE
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Present an Offering EXTRAORDINARY
EMMY WEHLEN
{Courtesy of Rolfe Photo Plays, Inc.)
AND
HOWARD ESTABROOK
AS CO-STARS IN
ff
The MASTER Smiles
A "BIG THREE-PARS FEABURE
IN THE GENERAL FILM SERVICE
A DRAMA OF TREMENDOUS PULLING POWER. A BLEND=
ING OF ROMANCE AND TRAGE.DY, infthe glare of the White
Lights. High Life and Heart Interest ini;the Trail ofiTinsel
and the Path of Corruption.
One, Three and Six-Sheet Posters; Artistic atii A.live
Coming, March lOJ
"Jl SLAVE OF CORRUPTIONl" . Featuring Jac1i.ie\Saunders
"HIS "BOY
March 17
Featuring Fred Whitman and Margaret Landis
WATCH THIS PAGE FOR SOME STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENTS'^ ^
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SHOWS IT
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Tne Instantaneous Success of the Cartoons of tKe
Comical Little JokestersJ
KRAZY KAT and IGNATZ MOUSE
Has Added Another Big Popular Feature to the
Hearst- VitagrapK News Pictorial
Released Twice a Week Through the V. L. S. E.
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Of the master spy
Ot a foreign power—
And tKe daring gallantry
Of an American ofliicer
"TKe Hero of Submarine D-2"
Is adaptedjfrom
"Colton, U. 5. M.," by
Cyrus Townsend Brad})
In Commander Colton, Dr. Bradp]
Has moulded his "Hero Dauntless" —
Who is shot through a torpedo tube ,
Explodes the enemy's mines —
And watches the Atlantic Fleet
Pass over in safety ]]
TKis Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Release
Features tKe eminent actor
Cnarles RicKman
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Released Monday, March 13th,
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Successful' exhibitors ha^'e already proclaimed'
"THE ESCAPADES OF MR. JACK"
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Exhibitors have been %vaiting for
Perfect One Reel Comedies —
Released s'multaneousl>> with Syndicate Stories.
And -here is the combination
THH VITAGRAPH ■C'^^'^i^ANT and th-rHEARSTTSYNDICATE
offering
THE ESCAPADES OF MR. JACK
The Funniest Stories —
With the Funniest Actor —
In the Funniest One Reelers
Ever Produced
ONE A WEEK-
EVERT MONDAY
1 -.lowmg the Sunaay btones m all the
HEARST SYNDICATE PAPERS
Featuring
THE WORLD'S SUPERLATIVE COMEDIAN
FRANK DAMIELS
"MR. lACK WINS A DOUBLE CROSS"
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in which^Mr Jack flirts with .frankfurters-
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"Her Bad Quarter of an Hour"
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March 4, 1916
M
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ON THEIR WA Y!
Marin Sais and OllieKirkby in a series of fifteen two-part stories
by
George BronsonHoward
The biggest name you ever advertised in connection with a motion
picture — the broadest publicity ever given a series — will pack your
house for the first showing of "The Social Pirates"
And After That?
The absorbing adventures of the pair of clever and fascinating heart-breakers
will bring them back week after week. They'll marvel at stories of amazing
strength, each complete in itself — staged with the screen mastery that gave
you "Stingaree" — and acted by a cast that has no equal. And back of it all you'll
have publicity that will cover the nation — the stories will be published in
Newspapers Reaching Every Corner
of the Country!
What do you say? — Don't Write — WIRE! — the nearest General Film Ex-
change NOW.
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NEW YORK CITY
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WE SEARCHED THE SEVEN SEAS
For a Series That Would Set New Marks in Film Annals
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From the brilliant pen that wrote
"God's Man," "An Enemy to So-
ciety," "Snobs," etc.
If you want "The Social
Pirate's" gold to pour into
your coffers, act quickly!
WIRE I
The nearest
General Film
Exchange
at once.
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March 4, 1916
LEAP YEAR
WOOING
Released Friday, March 3rd
Camp on the doorstep of your
General Film t.xclianfire on March
3rd and be sure to get this single reeler, the fir st issue
of the new
SIS HOPKINS
Comedies
Sure-fire stories — an unexcelled company of funmakers — and
headed by Sis Hopkins' unique ability and nation-wide fame — why,
man! — the combination will clean up like a whirlwind!
You'll kick — and growl — and grumble — if the other fellow beats
you to it — so make your booking arrangements now for this line
of single reel winners released
One-a-Week at Your General
Film Exchange
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March 4, 1916
Ethel Teare in a lively farce comedy built around an absent-minded hubby and a pretty "friend of the
family." Ethel's vivacious and fascinating personality is seen at its captivating best.
Released Wednesday, March 8th. Attractive 1 and 3-sheet, 'l-color lithographs on this comedy.
A RACE FOR A LIFE
Another "Hazard of Helen" that profits by the combination of plucky riding exploits and the familiar
railroad thrills. It works up to a smashing climax that will leave them gasping for breath.
Released Saturday, March 11. Striking^ Scenes on the 1 and 3-sheet four-color lithographs.
MAYBE MOONSHINE
Ham as a moonshiner— leader of one clan: Bud as his deadly rival, there's the base for a corking
good burlesque of the typical moonshine story. You are missing a brg bet if you haven't taken advantage
of the interest in Ham's return to boom these new comedies.
Released Tuesday, March 7th. The stock three sheets on "Ham and Bud" are proven business -builders.
Use them with the 1 and 3-sheets on each release.
These pictures obtainable at all General Film Company branch offices
KALEW^^PANY
235-239 West 23rd Street ^yiUiiiK' New York Gity, N. Y.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1439
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Chicago Office— Suite 917-919 Schiller Building, 64 West Ran-
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dresses in full and clearly written, and require two weeks.
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Display Advertising Rates made known on application.
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tions to Moving Picture World, P. O. Box 226, Madison Square
Station, New York, and not to individuals.
(The Index for this issue will be found on page /5o(5)
"CINE-MUNDIAL," the monthly Spanish edition of the
Moving Picture World, is published at 17 Madison Avenue
by the Chalmers Publishing Company. It reaches the South
American market. Yearly subscription, $1.50. Advertising
rates on application.
Saturday, March 4, 1916
Facts and Comments
WHILE we are unalterably opposed and always
will be unalterably opposed to censorship of
every conceivable variet}^ we have no hesita-
tion in allowing space to the communication which has
been sent by the censorship advocates in the industry to
the exhibitors of Illinois in response to the latter 's in-
dignant protest against the advocacy of censorship
within the ranks of the industry. Indeed we are glad
to print the letter of the censorship manufacturers.
Truth always gains when contrasted with error. We
entreat our readers' attention to this precious para-
graph : "We realize the urgent necessity for National
Censorship — first because it is bound to result in our
general good and secondly because we feel that once
we have proper national censorship it will be a stepping
stone to the abolishment of all forms of state censor-
ship." Have you ever read of two more naked con-
clusions unsupported by a single argument addressed
to reason? In the cold atmosphere of facts these bare
conclusions freeze to death. Let some of these men
who speak in such hopeful terms of the effects of "na-
tional censorship" or state censorship appear with the
exhibitors before legislative committees in the various
states and watch the spirit of state jealousy and state
independence. These men talk as if they' had never
heard of state rights and as if they had never read a page
in the political history of our country.
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There is no reason to doubt that a Federal Board of
Censors would be just as arbitrary as a State Board of
Censors. — N. Y. American, February 18.
THERE are men in the industry; few, indeed, but
quite obtrusive, who believe that somewhere in
Washington there is an oil of miraculous sub-
stance and power which poured upon the head of the
Federal Censor will make him wholly different from
the state censor.
HOW quickly and how effectively a plain honest
fact puts to flight the great army of glittering
generalities. At the Maryland hearing on the
censorship at Annapolis the advocates of the measure
launched forth into intemperate denunciations of the
"bad motion pictures" until the atmosphere in the
committee room became almost sulphuric. Then one
member of the committee quietly said that he had been
a patron of motion picture theaters all these years and
never seen a single picture which would answer the
description of the superheated reformers. The crowd
in the room applauded. Evidently this truth-loving
assemblyman had voiced the common experience.
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AN OLD friend and reader of The Moving Picture
World writes in a letter to the editor: "A fea-
ture is announced as of five reels by the pro-
ducer, figuring this as five thousand feet, the running
time would be something like an hour and a quarter.
Announcement of the shows throughout the day is
made accordingly and then we find that the subject is
either five hundred feet over or five hundred feet under
five thousand feet. To maintain your published sched-
ule it means either racing the picture or dragging it
out, all of which is very bad." We are glad to publish
this statement of our correspondent and pass it on to
the producers and exchanges. The letter concludes :
"Of course it is recognized that this trouble does not
exist in the cities where film headquarters are located,
because the showman can get the desired information,
but it would be a benefit even to him if the publicity
matter of the film people carried the information in
question." This is the day when the needs of the ex-
hibitor ought to be studied in their minutest details by
every exchange and every producer who expects to
stav in business.
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WE WANT to impress upon all exhibitors in the
city and state of New York the necessity of attend-
ing the Great Exhibitors' Rally at Albany (Hotel
Ten Eyck), March 1 and 2. Matters of supreme import-
ance are to be discussed and acted upon. Read notices in
the news and advertising columns of this week's issue of
The Moving Picture World. Then, after reading them,
ACT. The exhibitors of other states have shown their
desire to get together and to organize, the New York ex-
hibitors have done the same time and again. Remember
that the convention at Albany will be watched by exhib-
itors all over the country.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Actor Versus Type'
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
ACTORS there are, possibly a half dozen all told,
who can impersonate almost any leading character
yet conceived for the screen story. Actors there
are who think they can, and their number has not been
computed, not as yet. Besides, there are few roles to be
enacted and many calHng only for a performer who looks
the part, a "type." Keeping in mind that we are dealmg
with an appeal to the eye alone, it becomes very import-
ant that true exemplars of the different parts are chosen
in the cast, especially among those who have little more
1" an physical representation to attempt. The work of
mental revelation falls to the principals, and only the most
capable authors and directors begin to realize how much
of that should be brought to light.
As usual, farce offers the exception. An actor who is
naturally funny may be short, tall, broad or narrow— he
has only to be himself. His limitations are his own, not
those of the role, unless he is woefully miscast or given
scant opportunity. The higher we soar, the more neces-
sary it becomes to entrust a role to an actor who seems
to be its "characteristic embodiment."
The importance of types does not strike one forcibly
until after one or more bitter experiences. Stories of high
intrinsic value are often seriously injured by carelessness
in making up the cast. Then we must widely separate
the stage performer from the screen interpreter on ac-
count of the constant use of uttered language in the first
case, calling for exquisite enunciation and an almost con-
stant study of language itself, resulting in an enlarged
vocabulary. Only a stupid actor is not benefitted by the
constant repetition of words from the verbal resources of
many authors. We may feel without using words, but we
unconsciously employ them in thinking. _
Try to think hard on any subject and you will find
yourself thinking in unuttered phrases. Even the clarity
of your thought is affected by your ability to give that
thought adequate expression. Whether rightly or wrongly,
we are continually arguing with ourselves, debating
whether to follow one course or another, and this closely
connects mental activity with the medium through which
it is ordinarily revealed. We may not always think wisely
on that account — that is a matter of judgment — but our
vision is widened by the words which come to us f rorn the
storehouses of world-thought, put there by other minds.
If education means anything, it m.^ans an increas^'d
ability to impart knowledge through the acquirement of
it — in that way we afifect one another's mental and moral
training — but it has not yet been deemed necesrary for
star interpreters of the screen story to give off ideas.
Think of some of those drawing salaries at least one -third
as large as any modest publicity department would claim.
Some pleasant fellows and nice little girls, these stars,
possessing one or another attribute which gradually at-
tracts public fancy until it becomes boosted into fame.
"How sweet!" "How handsome!" "How comical!" the
kindly audience murmurs, just as it does when darling
babies, or even some cunning puppies, are shown on the
screen. The actor's physical attraction wins, together with
little flickers of inspiration reflected from creative minds
concentrated on the production. When that physical at-
traction is particularly suited to the role, the characteriza-
ion becomes effective without any tremendous amount of
•Copyright, 1916, Louis Reeves Harrison.
mental exertion— a most fortunate circumstance — on the
part of the character's impersonator.
Physical fitness of primary importance, there follows an
essential not easy to define, the ability of an actor to lay
aside consciousness of his existing self and take on
imaginatively some other identity than his own. He may
call up remembrance of some character like that he at-
tempts to impersonate and express emotion as that con-
jured-up personality might under certain circumstances,
but it is when he exercises his imagination in a sustained
and determined manner, just as does the author of a story,
that he can give the appearance of actuality to a char-
acter which is merely an ideal creation.
The whole process is not far removed from that of
the one we pass through in the dream state. The habitual
current of thought laid aside, the interpreter who becomes
seriously engrossed in a portrayal lives alternately in two
worlds, one in which he is improvising an existence wholly
different from that he ordinarily follows, the other one to
which he is suddenly recalled when the director, for one
reason or another, breaks the continuity of story action.
Capable directors make as few such interruptions as pos-
sible. They jar the keen sensibilities of a good perform-
er and, nullify some of his best work.
"Put yourself in his place," says the capable director.
"You are impersonating a man who judges everything
through the medium of a gloomy and morose temper — he
is looking out at the sunlit scene through a smoked glass."
Once in this mood, imbued with this spirit, the actor un-
consciously plays his role so that it deeply affects the
audience. His emotions and his actions cease to be forced
in outward appeara'nce, for they are truly of an involuntary
kind. Just so when the character is that of a cheerful
person, one who sees everything in its brightest aspect.
The moment an actor succeeds in applying both com-
mon sense and imagination to his impersonation he ceases
to be a "type" and becomes an interpreter. Interpreta-
tions of the finest sort are not only acts of judgment based
1 experience, but they are greatly affected by dominant
feeling or mood. The interpreter's attention must neces-
sarily be fixed on this mood, his mind so completely en-
grossed by it that his current of thought is not changed by
little interruptions at rehearsals. He is thinking the
thoughts of his assumed characer, not to be diverted by
his surroundings, nor by his- own self consciousness.
When the true interpreter's mood is distracted by the in-
trusion of some inappropriate idea or feeling, he is com-
pelled to make an effort in order to keep within his role,
and this becomes eventually visible on the screen. On this
account — it is a fact worth every director's consideration
— the capable actor should be given a clear view of his
part in advance, together with its relation to the whole
story, and permitted to work out his own interpretation
within the limits of action imposed by camera scope and
general environment. His effort should be volitional.
Sweet little girls and handsome boys will always have
a place in motion-picture production — we love to look them
over — but their present prominence must eventually give
way to real character interpretation by women and men
who look the part, understand its significance and have the
power to impress that meaning on an audience with a
power that is deeply felt. Along with the advent of great
stones written especially for screen representation and
their intelligent supervision by capable directors will un-
doubtedlv come interpretation by veritable artists.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1441
Too Much Titling
By W. Stephen Bush.
GOOD, skilful and helpful titling is hardly ever
seen on the screens of today. I have no idea
into whose hands titling is entrusted by the
various producers, but it is clear not only to the bad
and fault-tinding critic, but to the plainest man, woman
and child in the audience that there is something wrong
with the titles. Some of the very best of the producers
are most remiss and negligent in this vital matter of
titling.
It is absolutely impossible to properly title any fea-
ture, or even any single reel, unless one has seen it on
the screen at least once. In the case of an important
feature two men are better than one for finding the
right spots and the right words for titling. All impor-
tant features must be viewed more than once and they
must be shown on the screen.
The worst faults of the titlers of today are their
wordiness and their impertinence. Time and again the
film is heavy with this verbosity. Consciously or un-
consciously the title-builder tries to improve on the
picture. Now that is quite impossible, if the picture is
what it ought to be. If, on the other hand, the picture
needs a lot of titling, it means advertising its weakness.
Title-building to be of any use must be done by a man
who has some psychological knowledge of the screen.
Too many titles are just interruptions of the story and
are not welcome at all. Some one has said that motion
picture titles are a necessary evil. I am not prepared
to go quite that far, but I do say that every title which
is not needed and which is clumsily constructed and
unsuitably inserted is an unmixed evil. It hurts the
entertainment value of the picture and the entertain-
ment value is the only "pay-streak" in the film.
In features that possess genuine dramatic value titles
need only be few and far between. It seems to me
that with four or five thousand feet of film it ought to
be possible to express all the essential dramatic facts
in the play through the pictures without much assist-
ance from the dictionary. In comedies long titles are
painful and an unfailing indication of the lack of real
screen humor. Brevity is the soul of wit and this ap-
plied with special force to the screen comedy.
There are places which call imperatively for a title.
The shorter this title can be made the better. The title
must fit into the picture like a glove. From the work
of some title-builders I am sure they have but the
haziest kind of an idea as to what they are really titling.
The spectator is called upon to guess. Too many titles
yield their meaning only to a painstaking analysis. Of
course the motion picture theater is not a place for
painstaking analyses ; besides the title passes too
quickly for any minute scrutiny. I wish the title-
builders would keep this obvious fact before them
when the}' make their titles. A long title tires the
patron. If he wants to be entertained by reading he
can go to the library and save his nickels. He tvants
to see pictures. I take it for granted that every title
builder wants to do his best and does not want to
spread himself just to show what he supposes to be
his cleverness. No doubt many of these long, tiresome,
ill-placed and ungrammatical titles are made through a
mistaken notion that quantity rather than quality is
called for. Every exhibitor knows that in the matter
of titles quantity can never compensate for the lack
of quality. As a rule the low quantity is indicative of
a high quality.
The title is good only when it is so closely and inti-
mately related to the picture as to seem a part of the
picture itself. That title is best which attracts the least
attention and which is grasped instantaneously. The
title is what the bridge is to the traveler. The main
thing- is to get across the river.
The Lesson in Maryland
By W. Stephen Bush.
ONLY by standing beside the exhibitor when he
fights his battles against a host of foes is a mo-
tion picture journal able to understand his diffi-
culties and to give him valuable assistance. I was
profoundly impressed with the fight made by the Mary-
land exhibitors against a vicious state censorship
measure. Baltimore alone was represented by exhib-
itors whose aggregate investments probably reach a
million dollars or more.
They felt that their most vital interests were at stake,
they realized that they were being made the victims of
political schemers and they rallied to the fight. The
Moving Picture World rejoiced in the opportunity
of being of service to them, but we also realized
that their ultimate salvation from the evils of censor-
ship and from every other evil that threatens and af-
flicts them must come through their own efforts and
above all things through maintaining and increasing
the power of their organization. The happenings in
Maryland as well as the conditions in Maryland are
typical of every other state of the Union. The great
and unfailing remedy is organization.
Exhibitors are busy men. Spend a day with them
in their theaters and you will have no more doubt about
the incessant and insistent demands upon their time.
They are engaged in a lawful vocation, but in spite of
that they are made the targets of professional agitators
and professional politicians. They must meet these
attacks as well as they can. They keenly feel both the
righteousness of their own cause and the injustice of
the attacks made upon them. Single-handed they are
no match for the politicians. United and strongly or-
ganized with confidence in themselves and in their
own good intentions they may safely await the assaults
of so-called moralists and their political allies. Exhib-
itors all over the country begin to feel the truth of all
this and they begin to act according to their belief.
We are glad to note that they see the need of self-help
and independence. The fight in New Jersey, the fight
in Maryland, the fight in New York and, indeed, the
fight against censorship everywhere, now rests almost
entirely in the hands of the exhibitors. Let the exhib-
itors understand that in the fight for their rights
whether within the ranks of the industry or without
they must depend upon themselves. Of course they
have every right to welcome assistance from the other
branches of the industry. There cannot be too much
of the spirit of co-operation. The real work on the fir-
ing line, however, must be done by the exhibitors. The
exhibitors are furnishing much of their own munitions,
but they are glad of additional munition.
During the hearing at Annapolis one thing became
perfectly clear : The legislators were most deeply im-
pressed by what was said in the interest of the exhib-
itor. The exhibitor is closest to the people. If the
iniquitous Maryland bill is beaten it will be very largely
through the plea made on behalf of the exhibitors.
The moral is: Organize. The Moving Picture
World ever since its birth has been the consistent cham-
pion and spokesman of the exhibitor. Today we are more
than ever convinced that the exhibitor, whether his in-
vestment is large or small, is the backbone of this in-
dustry.
1442
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Garden Capacity Taxed
Exhibitors' League, Screen Club and Stars of the Screen
Combine in Making Picture Ball at Madison Square a
Success — Striking Effects in Costumes and Lighting
— Publicity Promoters Enjoy a Busy Evening.
By Lynde Denig.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN accommodates the
population of a fair-sized town. For small affairs
like the circus or the horse show it does very well,
and the architects designed it for just such moderate de-
mands with never a thought of magnetic motion pictures.
They did not foresee that on the night of February 19 so
many New Yorkers would insist upon entering the Garden
because of the first annual ball arranged by the Screen Club
and the Exhibitors' League.
Five, eight, ten thousand, so the numbers rose, until along
towards midnight the police and fire departments cried,
"Enough." Uncounted hundreds were turned back to the
sharp wind in Madison avenue. And to think, had it only
been June instead of February, had the breezes been less
keen, Gail Kane, burdened with diamonds; Clara Kimball
Young, more glorious than ever after her stay in Cuba;
Florence LaBadie, on her towering float, might have visited
an overflow meeting in Madison Square Park. The incense
wafted from Miss LaBadie's throne must have given "Arabian
Nights" dreams to the men who sleep in the open. But
it was too cold.
Battle of the Press Agents.
Visitors at the Garden were divided into two classes, those
who came to see and those marked for the spotlight. Mem-
bers of the first-class filled the tiers of seats behind the bo.xes
and jammed the aisles until congestion was slightly relieved
by the opening of the second balcony. The others, those who
came to be seen, occupied the boxes encircling the arena,
converted into a dancing floor. In the center was a stand
large enough to hold several bands, Joe Humphrys and
various officials of the Exhibitors' League and the Screen
Club. Publicity promoters, ever so busy, kept in close
touch with Announcer Humphrys and effected a wireless
communication with manipulators of the spotlights. Arthur
James, Harry Reichenbach, Leon J. Rubinstein, Paul Gulick,
P. A. Parsons and others expert at adding lustre to a star
improved each passing moment.
Metro was on especially friendly terms with the decora-
tor. In whatever direction the eye wandered it met giant
banners bearing a simple declarative sentence, such as "Metro
Wins." Attention was drawn to the well-filled Pathe boxes,
including that of the Arrow Film Corporation, by the name
displayed in electric lights; Universal had Red Feather ban-
ners galore floating above the heads of the dancers, whereas
Thanhouser, Triangle, World Film and Equitable, Vitagraph,
Edison and other bo.x holders figured in the decorations.
The Game Is On.
.Shortly after eleven o'clock there was a flurry of excite-
ment caused by the entrance of Clara Kimball Young, soon
to be named as the winner of the Popularity Contest. By
this time the floor had been cleared of dancers and the ar-
rival of each screen celebrity was befittingly ceremonious.
Then World Film-Equitable Reichenbach opened the game
in earnest by leading his trump card — Gail Kane, resplendent
in diamonds and an orchid-colored ,gown. Lights were low-
ered to make more effective the play of the "spot" on Miss
Kane and her jewels as she circled the Garden, accompanied
bj' an Hawaiian quintet and an escort of police officers.
Metro followed with a miniature operetta, enacted by a
score of girls in Pierrot costumes bearing letters to spell
"Metro Wins." They danced to the tune of "Hello, 'Frisco,"
easily altered to "Hello Metro." Then those who came to
see, witnessed the sad spectacle of a man in evening clothes
reeling across the floor, all too obviously unable to con-
trol his movements. It was BilHe Reeves in a comedy inter-
lude. King Baggot and Edna Hunter led the first delega-
tion of Universal stars and while they were going the rounds.
Director Sullivan, of Thanhouser, was marshaling his forces
for the spectacular entrance of Florence LaBadie. Look-
ing like a veritable queen of ancient history, lolling grace-
fully in a golden chair, carried on the shoulders of Nubian
slaves, she was the center of a splendid procession. No
beauty of the screen ever was given a more gorgeous setting
and her triumphal march brought applause from every corner
of the Garden.
Violet Merserau and Hobart Henley guided an assemblage
of Red Feather stars around the circuit, and a few moments
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1443
later the great popularity of Anita Stewart and Earl Wil-
liams, leaders of the Vitagraph delegation, was attested by
a generous ovation. Presently Mr. Reichenbach, filling the
place of Announcer Humphrys for the time being, called
attention to the box in which a popular actress was seated.
The spotlight plainly indicated Clara Kimball Young, who
soon appeared on the floor, with Nicholas Dunaew, in a
striking Russian costume.
In the second Thanhouser promenade there was a liberal
New Rochelle delegation. The crowd roared its approval
when Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand appeared. Edi-
son made a good showing with Viola Dana and Richard
Tucker in the lead, whereas an imposing Universal as-
semblage had President Carl Laemmle and Pat Powers as
its center. Accompanying these officials were Violet Mer-
serau, Hobart Henley, King Baggot, Sydney Bracey and
Dorothy Phillips. Frank Powell appeared with Nance
O'Neill, Alfred Hickman, Victor Benoit and Mr. and Mrs.
William Teller. Gail Kane made another circuit of the
building and the Screen Club and White Rats each had
their turn. Among Biograph players were Claire McDowell,
Charles H. Mailes, Vola Smith and Vera Sisson. Nicholas
Power was represented by Tack Skerrett; Edward Earl and
William Barry.
Winners of Contest Announced.
It was past midnight when Joe Humphrys announced the
winners of the New York American's popularity contest and
awarded the prizes, first, a $500 diamond bracelet, to Clara
Kimball Young; second, a $75 wrist watch to Anita Stewart,
and third, a traveling bag, to Virginia Norden. Each of
the winners appeared on the platform and acknowledged the
applause of fellow players and the public. Miss Young and
Billy Quirk, president of the Screen Club, led the grand
march, followed by Lee A. Ochs, president of the Exhib-
itors' League, and Miss Stewart.
Edwin Thanhouser, duplicating his ofler at the Boston Ex-
hibitors' ball, agreed to feature with Miss LaBadie, the girl
selected as the most beautiful at the ball, the only stipula-
tion being an amateur standing. The platform was imme-
diately besieged by hundreds of eager young women and it
appeared for awhile as if the Thanhouser Company had
staged a riot or a bargain day. The committee of five, com-
prising Lee Ochs, Otto Lederer, Tefift Johnson, Frank Car-
roll and Joe Humphrys, finally; chose Pearl Shepard, of
New York Public School No. 23.
An enjoyable feature of the evening was the entertain-
ment furnished by Metro in the concert hall on the balcony
floor. Refreshments were served to Metro guests and an
orchestra supplied music for dancing, Mary Miles Minter
being among the hostesses.
Among the out-of-town guests were Siegmund Lubin, who
brought Helen Green and several other players from Phila-
delphia: Frederick J. Harrington, president of the Exhibitors'
National Organization; Ernest H. Horstmann, president of
the Massachusetts League; Frank J. Howard, Samuel Grant,
Russell E. Shanahan and H. H. Buxbaum.
The box-holders were: Metro, nine boxes; Pathe, six;
Universal, six; World and Equitable, five; Mutual, four; Tri-
angle, four; Vitagraph, three; N. Y. American, three; city
officials and judges, two; Fox, two; N. Y. Motion Picture,
two: Edison. Great Northern, Frank Powell, Nicholas Power.
Greenwich Lithographing, Robert Warwick, Marshall
Farnum, King Basgot, Ivan Film, American Seating Co.,
Novelty Slide, Lubin, J. H. Hallberg.
AFTER THE BALL.
No matter where you looked, it was always Metro. Ban-
ners and pennants everywhere announced Metro. Over the
door of each telephone booth, in the restaurant and coat
rooms, it was Metro. The auditorium on the second floor
of the Garden was engaged for the evening by this progres-
sive company and they entertained all who would dance,
drink or eat.
* * •
Joe Engle, treasurer of the Metro Company, was presented
with a handsome scarf-pin by the directors of his company.
* * *
Old-timers and first-liners were seen all over the hall.
* * *
Bill Swanson owes me a new hat. He wouldn't believe
there was over seventy-five hundred people present.
* ♦ ♦
Joe Shuchert. the Buflfalo exhibitor and exchangeman, was
much in evidence while the band was playing.
* ♦ ♦
Winnie Sheehan was telling his many friends good-bye.
Next week he sails for Europe in the interest of Fox films.
You have to hand it to Thanhouser's little "Ruby," he was
very much on the job.
* * *
Gail Kane, under the direction of Harry Reichenbach and
surrounded by a flock of detectives, showed to advantage
her half million dollars' worth of diamonds.
* * *
Little Mary Miles Minter was the center of a large and
admiring audience, no matter in what part of the hall she
moved to.
* * *
Billy Reeves, the Lubin funny man, made a hit every time
he hit the floor in his march around the band stand.
* * *
Mabel Normand would have showed to more advantage if
she had thought to walk either in front or behind Fatty
Arbuckle.
* * *
Carl Pierce and his staflf were much to be seen, even
though they did not create any disturbance.
* * *
Four Miles could be seen very easily from one end of
the hall. They were all in the same box. Herb and Joe and
the two Mrs.
* * *
Dick Rowland, the Metro president, enjoyed himself by
discharging his car. Every time he started to go home, he
was induced to stay another hour.
* * *
Buffalo Jack Miller and his box party consisting of Mr.
& Mrs. George Terwilliger, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shuschert,
Mrs. Clay Green and Helen Green dispensed much merri-
ment and attracted a lot of attention.
* * *
The grand march of the Screeners was a riot of fun.
* * *
Abe Warner, Mrs. Warner and Ben Goetz were patroniz-
ing the privilege man.
* * *
Tommy and Mrs. Evans were there. They have yet to miss
a Screen Club or Exhibitor ball. MAC.
"Who's Guilty?" Being Made.
Anna Nilsson and Tom Moore are Playing Leads in Arrow-
Pathe Serial.
SCENE-TAKING on the new "Who's Guilty?" series
to be produced by Arrow Film Corporation for
Pathe started on Monday, February 21, at the Arrow
studio in Yonkers. The preparatory work has been in
progress a long while and is now completed as to sets, cos-
tumes, locations, etc.
The "Who's Guilty?" series will consist of fourteen two-
reel episodes, each episode a complete problem play in
itself. The scenarios for these episodes have been secured
by W. E. Shallenberger, president of Arrow, from a num-
ber of sources in order to secure diversity of ideas and
difference of treatment. The theme was found to be so
big that it was found impossible for any one writer to
supply all the basic stories. Mr. Shallenberger found it
advisable to use not more than two or three plots from
any one source. All of these scenarios have been fiction-
ized for newspaper serial by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, who
is the author of several of the original scenarios as well.
The series will be directed jointly by Howell Hansel and
Lawrence B. McGill — Mr. McGill doing the first episode,
Mr. Hansel the second, and so alternating to the conclusion.
Anna Nilsson, for several years with Kalem, and seen
more recently as leading woman and star in "Regeneration,"
"The Scarlet Road," and "To Him That Hath," will be the
woman star of "Who's Guilty?". Miss Nilsson appeared, it
will be recalled, in Kalem's first feature, "Shenandoah," and
her work in that picture alone should have elevated her to
stardom.
Tom Moore, who is known wherever pictures are known,
and in other places, too, will play opposite Miss Nilsson as
the man star of "Who's Guilty?" series. Mr. Moore is a
member of the famous Moore trio.
The People's Auditorium is another theater project now
being promoted. The building will be located on the corner
of Crocker avenu; and Agatha street, and will cost approxi-
mately $36,000. The seating capacity will be 1,500. The
auditorium will be used for moving pictures durmg the week
and will be leased on Sundays to the Providence Institu-
tional Church. The company is capitalized for $50,000.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Maryland Fights Censorship
Exhibitors of Baltimore Make Formidable Showing at
Annapolis — One Member of the Committee a Screen
Enthusiast Routs an Advocate of the Bryant Bill —
Strong Arguments Against the Maryland Measure.
ON THE NIGHT of Wednesday, February the 17th, the
Committee on Ways and Means of the Lower House of
the Maryland Legislature held a session at the Old State
House in Annapolis to hear the proponents and the opponents
of the Byrant Censorship Bill, which was published in full and
exclusively in the last issue of The Moving Picture World. The
members of the committee are : Howard W. Bryant, chairman,
from Baltimore County; William Cordry, Worcester County;
Joseph H. Blandford, Prince George County; David J. Ward,
Wicomico County; Lloyd Wilkinson, Baltimore; Mark O. Shriv-
er, Jr., Baltimore; Wade H. Linthicum, Anne Arundel County;
Nelson H. Fooks, Caroline County ; C. Dorsey Hobbs, Howard
County ; Oliver Metzerott, Prince George County ; Herbert
Wooden, Carroll County ; Conrad J. Herpich, Alleghany County,
and Nutter Wimbrough, Worcester County.
New York Film Men Attend Exhibitors' Conference at
Baltimore.
A committee of New York motion picture men, consisting of
Paul Cromelin, Leslie Mason and J. W. Binder, of the Board
of Trade, an^ W. Stephen Bush, of The Moving Picture World,
had gone to Baltimore to meet the organized exliibitors of that
city and to attend a conference of these exhibitors. The con-
ference had been called by Guy L. Wonders, who is the presi-
dent of the organization, and the object was to map out a pro-
gram for the hearing at .Annapolis. This conference was at-
tended by the following men: J. Howard Bennett, of the Pick-
wick theater, one of the oldest and best-known exhibitors in
Maryland; T. J. Bohannan, of the Wizard theater; B. E. Rice,
of the Metro Exchange, Baltimore ; J. George Wittick, of the
Majestic theater, Baltimore; Peter Oletsky, of the Universal,
Baltimore; Thomas D. Goldberg, of the Goldberg theater; Nick
O. D. Weems, of the Mutual, Baltimore; H. E. Reddish, of
the Pathe Exchange, Baltimore; F. C. Weber, Lord Calvert
Amusement Company, Baltimore ; B. Rosenbaura, Echo theater,
Baltimore ; Herbert Osborn, Pathe E.xchange, of Washington,
D. C. ; William Fait, Jr., of the Red Moon theater; F. W.
Schanz, one of Baltimore's most prominent exhibitors ; John A.
Cunningham, of the theater bearing the same name ; J. Schaub,
of the Peabody theater; W. F. Ballinger, of the General Film,
Baltimore ; Oregon M. Dennis, representing the West End the-
ater, Baltimore ; G. Kingston Howard, president Operators'
Union, Baltimore Local 181 ; Frank L. Spitzer, of the Imperial
theater, Baltimore; Isidore Hershberg, of the Dream theater,
Baltimore ; Joseph P. Brody, of the Federal theater, Baltimore ;
William D. Pacey, Garden theater, Baltimore ; H. P. Morehead,
Clover theater, Baltimore ; William Kalb, Eureka and Lafayette
theaters, Baltimore; W. M. Tyler, Lubin theater, Baltimore;
Frank B. Sperrier, V-L-S-E, Baltimore ; S. J. Mayer, of the
same oiganization ; B. H. Stern and A. J. Nelson, General Film,
Washington, D. C. ; Frank H. Durkee, of the Palace, Plaza and
Colonial theaters; Lewis Schlichter, J. F. Everhart, of the Balti-
more American, and Edwin E. Powell, manager of the Pick-
wick theater ; Fulton Brylawski, of Washington, and Harry B.
Wolf, a member of the Baltimore bar; A. J. Cipher, Royal the-
ater, Baltimore.
The meeting was called to order by President Wonders, who
was elected chairman, while the task of recording the work of
the meeting fell to Mr. Bennett. The whole situation was dis-
cussed thoroughly, and speakers were selected for the hearing at
Annapolis. When the deliberations and discussions were at an
end, there was but little time left for refreshments. A hurried
lunch was taken and then' the entire delegation proceeded to
the terminal of the .\nnapolis-Baltimore Short Line, where a
special car stood in waiting. There were more rehearsals and
discussions on the train as it speeded on to the state capitol.
When the delegation arrived at Annapolis and had invaded the
Old State House, it was found that the Committee on Ways
and Means was busy with another matter of importance. It
was close to nine o'clock when the motion picture men were
called to enter the room, where a full meeting of the commit-
tee was awaiting them.
The Hearing at Annapolis.
The chairman declared that the committee would hear the op-
ponents of the bill first, whereupon Mr. Wonders, the president
of the organization, arose and made a brief but very able speech
which was well received. Mr. Wonders said: "As president of
the Exhibitors' League of the State of Maryland, I wish to thank
you for the privilege you have afforded the delegation present
this evening of appearing before you in reference to the pro-
posed bill of censorship for the state of Maryland.
"Gentlemen, our fight against censorship is a fight for good
pictures — true, unhampered art. If this industry of ours is to
be controlled by those who stand as the advocates of censorship,
the motion picture will not be art, or amusement, or anything
else than the censors' idea of the rules of conduct.
"Censorship of the motion picture — which means pre-publica-
tion judgment — means that somebody else is trying to do your
thinking for you, is deciding whether you shall be permitted to
think for yourself or not.
"You gentlemen surely must admit that we, as exhibitors, are
presenting clean entertainment to the people now. We are not
showing any indecent pictures. We are not offered pictures by
any of the established picture concerns which would lay us open
to charges of operating an obscene theater. Our patrons attend
our shows day after day. They are typical good American citi-
zens. The standards of the pictures we present to them are
their standards. If the motion picture of today were not in tune
with the high moral standards of the great American public, that
same great American public would turn its back on the motion
picture.
"In presenting to you this evening the various speakers I de-
sire to call your particular attention to the fact that these gentle-
men have made an. exhaustive study of the fundamental objec-
tions to censorship, and I feel confident in stating beforehand that
any of these gentlemen, during the course of their address, will
be glad to answer any question from any member of your com-
mittee which will enlighten them on any point with which they
are not familiar."
Fulton Brylawski Speaks for Exchangemen.
Mr. Wonders introduced as the first speaker J. W. Binder, of
the Motion Picture Board of Trade, who spoke briefly on the
fundamental reasons for opposition to censorship. He was fol-
lowed by Fulton Brylawski, who spoke against the bill from
the standpoint of the exchange men. He said, among other
things :
"Your bill affects the exchanges very materially. The number
of objectionable pictures is one out of every one hundred. In
other words, you are taxing ninety-nine good films and one
objectionable one. If the censors eliminate the big punch in a
film, you would destroy the value of a film which cost from
$200 to $1,500. You had just as well cut out the important
pages in a book. Shall we censor the films down to suit chil-
dren of eight to ten years of age? If we do, you will make
impossible the exhibition of "our great dramas. A film showing
a mother making clothes for an unborn child was rejected be-
cause censors say that children of ten years believe that babies
are brought to homes by storks or found in cabbage patches.
The censors said that children's ideas should not be destroyed.
"By the terms of your bill you prevent posters and newspaper
advertisements. If you impose this hardship upon motion pic-
tures, the price of admission will have to be increased, while
many will be compelled to go out of business."
Paul Cromelin, of the Cosmo foto Film Company, who has
made an enviable reputation for himself by reason of the en-
ergy and tlie eloquence which he has devoted to the cause of
anti-censorship, was the next speaker. He said, in substance :
"When I was asked to come to Maryland today, I asked if
there was a clause in your state constitution which could be in-
voked against your bill. My attention was directed to that
clause which preserves the inviolability of the press. Because
of the war conditions in Europe, an opportunity is open to
American business men to engage in this business along broad
lines. As a business man I appeal to you not to strangle this
industry. In Russia only is there a censorship. In other coun-
tries censorship was discussed.
"Our whole effort is to produce clean pictures. We know
only too well if the unclean picture is given a chance our in-
dustry will suffer. We stand for an amendment to the federal
law that would exclude unclean pictures from the mails and
from interstate transportation. I left my home to come all the
way to Annapolis to plead with you against this bill. Protect
children by not permitting them to attend undesirable shows.
If a picture is obscene, the police have the power to suppress
it. We manufacturers will join in enforcing the law."
Human Experience Is Against Censorship.
By virtue of a resolution passed at the conference, W. Stephen
Bush spoke last to sum up the case against the bill and against
the principle of censorship. After declaring that he had felt
or observed no change in the general morality of the people
while he was passing from non-censorship states into and through
the censorship state of Pennsylvania, Mr. Bush said the most
distressing thing to him about this whole censorship question
was the fact that censorship had been tried for three centuries
and had been found a failure.
"In spite of the plain teachings of history and experience,"
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Mr. Bush went on, "you now propose to establish censorship.
Why in the name of common sense this antiquated machinery
of oppression, with all its medieval tools, should be resurrected
in this twentieth century and in the most progressive and demo-
cratic country in the world is utterly beyond my comprehension.
Censorship is one of the Old World institutions which the
founders of this New World forgot to take with them, and
it is strange that their descendants should now want to import
it. Censorship strikes at the very essence of democracy. You
would not be Tiere; there would be no agitation for censorship,
were it not for the natural desire to protect the child. The
question of the child is the foundation of all censorship. Now
I say to you that it is impossible and altogether unadvisable to
reduce the masterpieces of the world's literature to the level of
a child's immature intelligence. The screen will take care of
the child and of the peculiar needs of the child. Parental con-
trol is one way to meet the problem ; restriction of hours of
admission for children is another way, and no doubt there are
more ways. It is simply ridiculous to try and solve the child
problem through censorship. There are special books for chil-
dren of different ages ; there are children's sports and children's
games. Right now successful attempts are being made in all
parts of the country to minister to the film wants of the child
in a constructive and enlightened way. You surely do not
want to close the libraries of the country just because there
are hundreds and hundreds of volumes on the shelves which
children and persons of immature intellect should not read.
The most wonderful thing in this world, the most precious
and the most instructive, and the most beautiful, is the Vatican
Museum of Rome. There are parts of the Vatican Museum
into which I would not want to take a child brought up accord-
ing to the conventional notions of the day. Some way will be
found for the solution of the children's problem, but it will
not be censorship." "
The Advocates of the Bill Deal in Generalities.
Louis McKim Kines, a young man who said he represented
the Holy Name Society of the Catholic Church opened the argu-
ments in favor of the bill. Mr. Kines paid a tribute to the mo-
tion picture and its wonderful possibilities, but expressed the
wish that some way could be found to deal with objectionable
pictures. He thought censorship was the propar method, and he
mentioned the fact that some film men had gone on record as
saying that the motion pictures needed censorship from Wash-
ington. Mr. Kines urged the motion picture men to accept cen-
sorship in the state of Maryland, otherwise more drastic meas-
ures would have to be taken. Mr. Kines gave no hint of what
these more drastic measures might be. He was followed by a
Catholic priest, the Rev. Thomas J. Wheeler, one of the assist-
ants at St. Patrick's Church in Baltimore. Father Wheeler
said the Catholic Church was very friendly to the motion pic-
ture and recognized its power for good ; "but," he continued,
"there are too many bad pictures."
"Father Wheeler," asked Committeeman Wilkinson, "did you
ever see such a bad picture yourself?"
The priest said, "No. I have it on good authority," he added,
"that there are very many pictures that should not be shown."
"Well," said Mr. Wilkinson, "why don't you make sure? Why
don't you go to a motion picture theater and find out personally?"
Father Wheeler became excited at this suggestion. "Do you
suppose," he said to Mr. Wilkinson, "that wearing this Roman
collar, the insignia of my priesthood, I would want to go to a
moving picture theater? It would not look well if a man of "my
calling were found in a motion picture house."
Father Wheeler was followed by Thomas Smith, a former
president of the Holy Name Society. Mr. Smith, a large man
with a loud voice, and with an air of being very sure of him-
self, grew red in the face as he denounced certain motion pic-
tures. "There are fine pictures," Smith said ; "I will not deny
that. There are others, however, that are terrible." As he
went on. Smith warmed to his subject, and when he described
the effects of the "many bad pictures" he ran entirely to super-
latives.
A Timely Tribute to the Decency of the Screen.
In the midst of one of his boldest word rushes he was inter-
rupted by Mr. Wilkinson, the member of the committee who is
an avowed screen enthusiast.
"Well," said Mr. Wilkinson with a quizzical smile, "it may be
just as you say. Now, I must give you my personal experience.
I have seen pictures almost every night and I have never seen
one as bad as you describe them."
The last words of Mr. Wilkinson were almost drowned by
one tremendous outburst of applause. At the request of Mr.
Wilkinson, two Baltimore exhibitors, Dr. F. W. Schanz and J.
Howard Bennett, took the floor and stated their objections to the
Bryant bill. Mr. Bennett said: "If the pictures displayed on my
screens are to be censored, it will be a great hardship. Why
should the pictures exhibited in my theater be censored, when a
square distant are theaters in which actors are permitted to
appear that are far worse?"
Mr. Wilkinson asked if the bill would interfere with Mr. Ben-
nett's business. "Yes," said Mr. Bennett. "I have to book my
films four or five weeks in advance. We advertise these films
at great expense. If they are to be discarded by censorship, I
shall be subject to great loss."
"Have you ever received any complaint on the character of
your shows?" asked Mr. Wilkinson.
"No. I turned my theater over to representatives of Mothers'
Congress, who reported that they found nothing objectionable.
In ten years I have cut about 50 feet from films showing what
I thought might prove to be objectionable. My weekly operating
expenses have increased in ten years from $90 to $600."
Dr. Schanz spoke in similar fashion.
The hearing ended with a plea against legalized censorship by
Dr. Orrin G. Cocks, of the National Board of Censorship.
At' Leading Picture Theaters
Programs for the Week of February 21, at Nev7 York's
Best Motion Picture Houses.
"The Black-List" at the Strand.
tJ'T^'HE Strand Theater offered a new photo-dramatic
I feature, "The Black-List," in which Miss Blanche
Sweet vvas seen in the principal feminine ■ ■' .
The play was written especially for Miss Sweet ''y M liuu
Fairfax and William C. DeMille, and ivas produced bj the
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Companj As Vera Maroflf,
the school teacher in a small mining town, the star por-
trays a role entirely different from anything in which she
has heretofore appeared. "The Black-List" Is a daring
indictment of the working conditions of big corporations
as they exist in many States.
In the cast supporting Miss Sweet are Charles Cary,
Horace B. Carpenter, William Elmer, Jane Wolf, Ernest Joy
and other members of the Lasky all-star cast.
Scenic and educational studies, a new comedy and the
Topical Review were also shown. Miss Grace Hoffman,
soprano, and Miss Antrim Hall, violinist, were on the musi-
cal program.
Mary Pickford at the Broadway.
"Poor Little Peppina," the first seven-reel production in
which Mary Pickford has ever appeared, was shown at the
Broadway Theater. In this, her first Italian characterization,
the Famous Players' star became a bootblack, telegraph
messenger and the general scapegoat of a band of notorious
counterfeiters.
Opening in Italy, the action is shown on board a steamer
and next in New York, where picturesque Washington
Square furnishes many of the settings. In the metropolis
the action shifts from opium den to millionaire's palace.
The presentation of the Italian atmosphere reflects great
credit upon Sidney Olcott, the director of the picture. The
Broadway News and the other usual features completed the
program.
Triangle Program at the Knickerbocker.
Bessie Barriscale and William Desmond played the lead-
ing roles in "Bullets and Brown Eyes," the photoplay written
by Thomas H. Imce and J. G- Hawks for the Triangle pro-
gram. The picture is full of spirited romance. William
Collier, in a Keystone comedy, "Better Late Than Never,"
had an excellent offering. Alfred De Manby and Miroslava,
a Serbian prima donna, were the soloists for the week.
MOVING PICTURES IN CANADIAN CHURCHES.
Grace Church, Winnipeg, was recently the scene of a
unique entertainment in which the mission work of the
Methodist Church was revealed in detail in a lecture by Dr.
Fred C. Stephenson, illustrated by moving pictures. The
seven reels of film furnished a complete exposition of the
work being done in many widely scattered parts of the ,vorld.
The scenes in China were said to be especially complete.
Two interesting features of the entertainment were selections
sung by a Polish choir and a Chinese choir. The entertain-
ment was repeated on the following evening at the Young
Methodist Church.
A producing company at Overland Park, Kas., have photo-
graphed scenes along the historic Santa Fe Trail covering
that portion lying between Overland Park and Olathe, Kas.,
including the down-town section of the former.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Cleveland Clubwomen Stir Censors
Maude Murray Miller Much Exercised Over Move for Bet-
ter Pictures in Ohio.
CONFERENCES between Cleveland clubwomen and
members of the Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League started several weeks ago in the
interest of the "better films" campaign of the club women,
have commenced to bring results.
One of the results not contemplated in the program of
either the club women or the exhibitors, is an impassioned
plea from Maude Murray Miller, member of the State Board
of Censors, denouncing the motion picture business in gen-
eral and the Cleveland exhibitors in particular and imploring
the club women to do nothing antagonistic to the censor
board.
This letter, sent to Mrs. Elmer G. Derr, secretary of the
civics and legislation committee of the Federation of
Women's Clubs, was read before a meeting of that body at
the Cleveland public library, February 15.
The letter is prefaced with the statement from Mrs. Miller
that she has read in The Moving Picture World an article
referring to the fact that Cleveland club women have ac-
cepted invitations of the exhibitors to view films approved
and rejected by the censors. She then draws a touching
picture of the stern hardships which beset the path of a
censor, all of mhich she attributes "to certain motion
picture men," and warns the club women against leading a
movement to destroy state censorship which she predicts
will result in municipal censorship and ultimate ruin in the
film business.
Mrs. Miller also tells the club women that if she is per-
mitted to make a speaking tour of the state all opposition to
censorship will fade into the dim background.
Mrs. Miller writes the Ohio censor board has "succeeded
admirably" and in the same paragraph characterizes the
situation as "hopeless."
The club committee, which represents half a hundred
women's organizations with a membership of many thou-
sands, received the letter without comment and took no
action on it.
They are, however, going ahead with their original idea
of securing co-operation from the exhibitors to try model
programs in selected theaters as an experiment and have
been instrumental in arousing the interest of film manu-
facturers all over the country. At the same time the exhibit-
ors, under the leadership of B. J. Sawyer, president of the
local league, and C. E. Megowan, special representative, are
conducting an educational campaign for the especial bene-
fit of the club women. This has resulted in converting some
of the more radical among the club women to the point of
view of the exhibitors with regard to the merits of special
programs.
The club women who have been studying the censorship
problem, in minutes read at the Feb. 15 meeting of the
civics committee characterized it as "a matter that seems
peculiarly vital in Ohio because Ohio seems to be the only
state with an official censor law.
"Club women are seriously disappointed in the effect of
the censorship," the minutes said, "because the present type
of programs, perhaps due to the 'lock' system-present much
that is inartistic, rough, harmful to young people, in the
midst of much that is beautiful and helpful. However, they
recognize that censorship cannot accomplish everything."
"A canvass by members of our coiumittee," the minutes
said, "of many picture men, resulted in the impression that
some kind of censorship is really approved; the troubles
seem to be in too many local censorships and in the method
of work."
Describing a joint meeting with the exhibitors held at
the office of the General Film Company, Feb. 9, the civics
committee of the Federation reported:
"Mr. B. J. Sawyer made it plain that any censor observing
a reel in nine minutes instead of fifteen, making cuts as he
looks, sometimes viewing two pictures at once, does not
judge a picture as a whole and is scarcely able to give a
very careful consideration to any of the artistic, dramatic
or moral qualities of the production."
"The fees required seem to be irritating," the committee
adds.
Here is how the plan of the club women is explained by
Miss Bertelle Lyttle, chairman of the civic committee:
"As constructing work, our committee is trying to secure
some programs in accordance with the 'better films' idea and
the exhibitors express themselves as heartily in accord with
the plan and have promised to arrange for at least a few
programs approved by our program committee, scattered
about the residence section of the city on Fridays and Satur-
days. The requirements we have endorsed are:
"The programs must be entertaining. Worth remembering
and talking about. Lively enough to be interesting. Comic
enough to be amusing. Designed to include something edu-
cational, and something amusing.
"They must contain nothing horrible or gruesome. No
over-emphasis of wrong modes of life. Nothing interesting
solely for its artistic, scenic or literary value."
The program coiumittee consists of Mrs. R. S. Thomas
of the Sorosis; Mrs. Curtis Hofste, of the East Congrega-
tional Reading Club; Mrs. Joseph Janowitz, of the Council
of Jewish Women; Mrs. Frank Stimson, Miss Bertelle Lyttle
and Mrs. Elmer G. Derr of the civics committee, and Mrs.
E. A. Pfalzgraf, Mrs. W. G. Warner and Mrs. Austin Ester-
brook, of the Congress of Mothers, and Mrs. D. E. Morgan
and Mrs. Alton Smith of the W. C. T. U.
"We decided to have a committee large enough to be
really representative of the mothers' interest in moving pic-
tures," Miss Lyttle said. "The greatest difficulty now con-
fronting us seems to be concerned with practical details for
the desired kind of publicity. The exhibitors have already
taken many steps toward securing special films for Fridays
and Saturdays."
This referred to letters recently sent out by Special Rep-
resentative Megown to every film manufacturer in the
country inquiring about the practicability of securing films
of particular interest to children, even though such pictures
are old in a trade sense. Practically every manufacturer
receiving one of these letters has since sent a favorable
response.
The club women presented these ideas to the executive
committee of the Exhibitors' League in more tangible form
than they have expressed themselves before, at a joint meet-
ing of the women's program committee and the exhibitors
at the latter's headquarters, Feb. 17. Work was at that
time commenced on the drafting of definite sets for pro-
grams for the experimental work the club women propose.
The films will shortly be ordered from the manufacturers.
The club women have also announced their intention of
advertising their model programs by elaborate and artistic
posters and newspaper displays.
This progress in the negotiations between the club women
and the Cleveland exhibitors is what has aroused the spirit
of Maude Murray Miller.
Helene Rosson, Designer
MISS HELENE ROSSON, the charming little lady
who plays an important role in "The Craving," a
five-reel Mutual Masterpicture de luxe, which is to be
released February 26, has applied herself diligently to the
study of causes and eff^ects in relation to the film business.
Miss Rosson is an
authority on styles and
fashions of women's
dress through all the
periods from ancient to
modern. For any role
in which she is cast,
she knows the appro-
priate in raiment, and
appears faultlessly at-
tired always.
Several of the gowns,
hats and lingerie de-
signed for herself by
herself are worn by
Miss Rosson in scenes
in "The Craving," and
it is easily understood
from her appearance
how any well-balanced
college man might eas-
ily fall in love with her
and strive endlessly for
attainment.
In the story Miss
Rosson breaks her en-
gagement with Russell
because in a moment of weakness he succumbs to the over-
powering inherent craving for strong drink; then later, after
he has been expelled from college and comes into his own
in the west, she is prompted by her love to give him a year in
which to conquer the craving and prove his manhood.
He succeeds in the battle and returns to his sweetheart,
where, in the final scene, he disproves false statements made
by an underhanded rival, and proves that he is worthy of the
deep love his sweetheart holds for him.
Helene Rosson.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Ruling on Theater War Tax
Treasury Department Explains Some Points About Trans-
fers of Tax Stamp.
THERE has just been issued by the Office of the Com-
missioner of Internal Revenue a synopsis of rulings
regarding the tax imposed on proprietors of theaters
under the sixth subdivision of section 3 of the Act of Con-
gress of October 22, 1914, known as the war emergency
revenue act. This synopsis is contained in a letter which
reads as follows:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Office of Oommissioner of Internal Revenue,
Washington, D. C, February 11, 1916.
TO COLLECTORS OF INTERNAL REVENUE, REVENUE AGENTS,
: and others coucerned ;
This office is in receipt of numerous inquiries regarding the special
tax imposed on proprietors of theaters under the sixth subdivision of
Section 3, Act of October 22, 1914, indicating that there is a more or
less general misunderstanding regarding the interpretation of the sub-
division above mentioned. Therefore, this office deems it advisable
to restate herein its construction of the sixth subdivision of Section 3
of the Act aforesaid.
Tax Stamp Covers Building — Transferring the Stamp.
Where the owner of a building pays a special tax as proprietor of a
theater, covering a theater or auditorium in the building in question,
the stamp secured by him will cover all dramatic or operatic or other
representations, plays, or performances given in such theater or
auditorium, produced either by himself or under his proprietorship,
or produced by others under lease of the theater or auditorium from
the owner thereof. The owner may, upon application to the Collector
of Internal Revenue, have the special tax stamp transferred to any
other theater, auditorium, or airdome, provided the seating capacity
of the theater, auditorium, or airdome is not greater than the seating
capacity indicated on the face of the special tax stamp. Of course,
if performances are continued at the building from which the stamp is
transferred, a new special tax stamp must be taken out to cover such
building.
Special Tax Stamp of Lessee.
Where a lessee of a theater pays special tax therefor, the special
tax stamp secured by him, if not transferred to another location, will
cover performance^ given in the theater under the proprietorship of
another who subleases the theater from the lessee. However, if the
lessee sells out his lease, and is no longer connected with the theater
in any capacity whatsoever, his special tax stamp will not cover per-
formances given by the purchaser of the lease.
Partners and Tax Stamp.
Where two parties pay special tax and operate a theater as a
partnership, upon one of the partners selling out his interest, or a
new partner coming into the partnership, the special tax stamp se-
cured by the first partnership will cover performances given by the
succeeding partnership.
Occasioned Performances.
Where a hall or auditorium is maintained for public entertainment,
but operatic or dramatic or other representations, plays or perform-
ances are given therein only occasionally, for example, on an average
of not exceeding twice a month, the proprietors of such hall or audi-
torium do not incur special tax liability.
Traveling Troupes.
The owners or agents of theatrical troupes, traveling around the
country and giving performances in halls or auditoriums for which
special taxes have not been paid by the owners or lessees thereof, are
required to pay special tax under the sixth subdivision of Section 3
of the Act aforesaid, and may have their special tax stamps trans-
ferred from place to place, upon application to the Collector of Internal
Revenue. It will sufllre it the owner or agent, upon entering a col-
lection district, flies with the Collector a statement as to the theaters and
towns in which performances are to be given.
Any previous rulings inconsistent or inharmonious with the above
are revoked to that extent.
DAVID A. G.\TES, Acting Commissioner.
CATHERINE CALHOUN WITH METRO.
Catherine Calhoun, a member of the famous Southern
family bearing that illustrious name, has been engaged by
Metro, and will make her first appearance under the auspices
of that company in "Playing With Fire." This five part
feature is being produced by the Popular Plays and Players
for the Metro program, and Mme. Petrova, the gifted emo-
tional actress, will be seen in the stellar role.
Before going into motion pictures Miss Calhoun, who is
a genuine Southern beauty with the novelty of auburn hair
■ — so rare in Southern types — had a successful career upon
the speaking stage. She made her professional debut in
"Brown of Harvard," with Henry Miller, playing the little
Southern girl in the original company. She also essayed the
prominent role of "Amy" in the original "Little Women"
company. Miss Calhoun had the distinction of being the
only Ainerican playing a role in Booth Tarkington's "Mon-
sieur Beaucaire," when that highly successful play was pro-
duced by an English company of players, headed by Lewis
Waller.
MissCalhoun was born in Richmond, Va., where she at-
tracted attention, both in high school and at college by her
remarkable histrionic ability.
"Playing With Fire" is the original story, written by
Aaron Hoffman, who is now writing all of Mme. Petrova's
features. Besides Mme. Petrova the cast includes Arthur
Hoops, Evelyn Brent and other well-known artists of the
stage and screen.
Jay Dwiggins
JAY DWIGGINS, the unctuous comedian, who ended
his stock engagement of eighteen months with the Vita-
graph Company and wlio was almost immediately re-
engaged by them as a feature writer in the scenario depart-
ment, is now a free
lance author-actor with
the goods to sell in both
departments.
Jay's stories have all
been successful; his
range is from one-reel
comedies to five-reel
feature dramas.
His first release both
as actor and author was
"Bunny's Little Broth-
er," which title was at
once transferred from
the play to the player
when Jay Dwiggins suc-
ceeded the jovial John
Bunny as comedian at
The Vitagraph.
Mr. Dwiggins tells us
he has gotten together a
splendid line of straight,
farcical one-reel come-
dies all suited to his un-
usual personality and
very much desires a
connection that will give
him the opportunity to produce and act them in his well-
known natural and convincing way.
Mr. Dwiggins is a Californian and rather hopes a new
connection will take him back there.
Jay Dwiggins.
William Davidson
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who plays the heavy lead in
"A Yellow Streak," the big Metro feature in which
Lionel Barrymore and Irene Howley are starred, is
a newcomer in motion pictures, and is known among his new
friends at^ the Columbia-Metro studio as "The war baby of
motion pictures." It was the present war that caused Mr.
Davidson to take up his
present profession, in
which he has made such
marvelous strides. When
the war broke out Mr.
Davidson enjoyed a suc-
cessful exporting and im-
porting business down-
town. His business was
practically ruined, and he
began casting around for
another line of work. Be-
cause of his remarkable
physique and fine appear-
ance a friend suggested
that he try motion pic-
tures. Mr. Davidson im-
mediately set about with
that end in view, and was
successful in inducing
William Nigh, the Co-
lumbia-Metro director, to
give him a "type" part in
"Emmy of Stork's Nest,"
in which little Mary
Miles Minter is starred.
Mr. Davidson made
such a success out of a
thankless part that Mr.
Nigh arranged to give him the heavy lead in his very next
picture, "A Yellow Streak.". Mr. Davidson is a grad-
uate of Columbia University, and was quite active as student
there. He was the hero of the famous Columbia University
football eleven in 1905, the last team the university had until
this year. He appeared in several of the varsity shows, and
wrote the interpolated musical numbers for "The Ides of
March," in 1907, and "Captain King," the following season. He
was on the rowing crew one season, and was one of the best
all around athletes of his day at Columbia. Mr. Davidson fur-
ther proved his versatility by being selected assistant editor
of "The Spectator," the university publication. He was born
in Dobbs Ferry in 1888, and says he is in pictures "for kegps.''
William Davidson.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Right to Appeal Upheld
Justice of Court of Common Pleas Makes Short Work of
Breitinger Claim That Censors Have "Sole and Exclusive
Jurisdiction Over Films" — High Judicial Tribute
to Motion Pictures and the Men Who Make
and Run Them."
AVERY important decision has been rendered by the
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, in a recent
appeal from a decision of the Censor Board. Once for
all Justice Barratt, of the Court of Common Pleas of Phila-
delphia, has defined the limitations of the powers bestowed by
the Pennsylvania Legislature on the Board of Censors. He
makes short work of the Breitinger claim that he and his
two Catonion Sages have "the sole and exclusive authority to
determme the propriety of motion picture films to be exhibited
in the State of Pennsylvania." The justice holds that the
right of appeal is statutory and that such an appeal from the
Breitinger Board raises not only a question of the formal
regularity of their proceedings, but concerns itself with the
question of whether Breitinger and his Sages have abused
their discretion. The motion to dismiss the appeal made by
Breitinger on the ground that no irregularities appear in the
record is denied by the Court. In regard to this aspect of
the question the court says:
The words 'Tight of appeal" from the decision mean that the whole
matter Is before the Court de novo, and that it is to be examined and
tried as if it had not been tried before. Appeal means the removal of a
case from a court of inferior to one of superior jurisdiction for the pur-
pose of obtaining a review and retrial. This is the nature and scope of
this appeal under the act of 1915, and, as the duty of review upon the
merits has been placed upon us by the Legislature, we must discharge it.
That this duty of retrial rests upon the Court is clear from the lan-
guage of the statute bection 26 refers to an appeal In two places. In
the first Instance, it provides that where any elimination or disapproval
of a film, reel or view is ordered by the board, the person submitting
such film, reel, or view for examination will receive immediate notice
of such elimination or disapproval, and. If appealed from, such film, reel,
or view will be promptly re-examined, in the presence of such person,
by two or more members of the board and the same Anally approved or
disapproved promptly after such re-examination, with the right of ap-
peal from the decision of the board to the court of common pleas.
The "appeal" in the first instance requires a retrial or re-examination,
by two members of the board. There is nothing in the statute to
show that the use of the word "appeal" in the second instance is used
In a different sense. The word is the same in both cases. The connec-
tion is close and intimate. To use the word as having one meaning in
one part of the sentence and as having a different meaning in another
part of the same sentence, would certainly be most awkward and faulty
literary construction. Nothing in the act requires the court to treat the
word as so used. There are a number of reasons which forbid any such
Interpretation. In the first place, an "appeal" means a retrial or ex-
amination, wherein it differs from a writ of error. Upon a technical
appeal the Appellate Court reviews the testimony, and, although it may
not disapprove the findings of the lower body or tribunal for light rea-
sons, yet it is vested with the decision anew. Rawle's Bouvier, Vol. 1,
208; Behn v. Campbell, 205 U. S. 407 (1907), Moody, J.
And so the word "appeal" to the court in Section 26 imputes a de-
cision or re-examination anew. In the next place, as has been pointed
out, the literary construction of the sentence requires that the word "ap-
peal" be read in the same sense when twice in such sentence. In
the third place, it will be ii_ticed, that the appeal is not to the Court of
Quarter Sessions, but to thfii Common Pleas. The Quarter Sessions is the
ancient tribunal for certaidfc executive and only quasi judicial functions,
such as the opening and vSsation of roads, or the erection of bridges,
and custom and principle would point to that court as the tribunal to
which to send an appeal where the case was to be considered simply as
a quasi executive function. Thus in Steadman's case, 14, Phila. 376
(Mitchell. J.), the appeal given by the Act of 1879 from a refusal of
the Mayor of Philadelphia to grant a theatrical license, was to the
Quarter Sessions, and unless abuse of discretion were shown the Ses-
sions would not reverse the decision of the executive official of the city.
See also the Theater Co. v. Weaver, et al., 15 Pa. Dlst. Reports, 794
(lfK)6), Sulzberger, P. J.
The grant of an appeal to the judicial tribunal of the County — the
Common Pleas, is a further Indication that a general review was in-
tended. Moreover, the history of the legislation points in the same di-
rection. When the act under discussion was in passage in the Legis-
lature, the Censors' Act of June Iflth, 1911, was before the Supreme
Court. One of the grounds of attack upon the constitutionality of that
act was that it did not provide an appeal from the decision of the Board
of Censors. The Supreme Court held that in matters of police regulation,
when decisions resting on questions of public safety are entrusted to an
administrative board, the right of appeal need not be conferred. Ply-
mouth Coal Co. v. Penn.sylvania, 2S2 U. S. 531 (1914), Pitney. J.; Buf-
falo Branch of the Mutual Film Corporation v. Breitinger, 250 Pa. 225
(ini.l), per curiam.
The latter case concerned the Censors' Act of 1911, and was decided
by the Supreme Court on July 3, 1915, which was after the passage of
the present Act of May 15th, 1915.
Judge Barratt has this to say about motion pictures:
Moving pictures have grown so wonderfully in public esteem that a
late writer, speaking from the standpoint of an old-fashioned legitimate
character actor, characterized them as an epidemic which has spread
Into ev^ry town and hamlet. There is, perhaps, no parallel in our com-
mercial history to the growth of the motion picture business, which now
occupies fifth place among American industries in point of volume, and
represents over .foOO.OOO.fioO of invested capital. It Is estimated that it
gives employment to more than 100.000 people. There are more than
18,000 motion picture theaters throughout the country. The attendance
is figured at 15,000.000 persons daily. Approximately $1,000,000 per day
is paid for admissions, giving the amazing total figure of ?:J60, 000.000
for the year. Handsome theaters in expensive locations are now given
over to the motion picture business. The most notable actors are em-
ployed at high salaries, and the best plays are being "filmed." "rho
cost of production has In several notable Instances exceeded $100,000.
Recognizing their educational qualities and possibilities for good and
evil, apart from the mere feature of amusement, the Commonwealth has
adopted the policy of regulation for the protection of the community,
especially of the young and immature. And this power to determine
wliether a film is sacrilegious, obscene, indecent, or immoral, or such as
tend, in the Judgment of the board, to debase or corrupt morals, is lodged
in a Board of Censors. It is a delicate 'task, at best, and In Its exercise
Involves good taste and a nicety of Judgment with which we are in-
disposed to interfere, because they are matters about which many dis-
agree and differ, unless we are satisfied their action is unwarranted,
arbitrary or Improper. The Censors are public officials, acting under
the law, for the good of the community, and prima facie we ought not
to disturb their findings, unless for cause shown. At the same time we
must not lose sight of the tact that moving pictures are a great com-
mercial enterprise in which many millions of dollars are invested by our
citizens, and that property rights ought not to be Injured or destroyed
capriciously, wantonly or by rules which seek to impose a degree of
strictness of requirements or standards, which amount to confiscation of
property. A motion picture theater conducted by responsible people,
visited daily by thousands, principally women and children, could not
afford to exhibit on Its screen anything of doubtful propriety, because
loss of reputation as a proper resort for women and children would be
speedily felt In decreased receipts at the box office, and result In bank-
ruptcy. In addition, the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia and bis
Director of Public Safety have ample power and authority to protect the
public If they deem a motion picture improper or immoral, as they still
exercise supervision over theaters, and many States consider this a
sufficient protection.
"Get Ready for Baby Week"
Manufacturers and Exhibitors Can Do Their Part to Help the
Committees Now at Work.
THE following letter received by us from E. G. Routzahn,
Associate Director of the Department of Surveys and
Exhibits, Russell Sage Foundation, New York City,
states its case clearly. It is as follows:
"Many anxious people are seeking motion picture films for
use during National Baby Week, March 4-11, 1916, under the
auspices of the U. S. Children's IBureau, Washington, and the
General Federation of Women's Clubs.
"If you know of any films having to do with babies or the
care of milk, will you be so good as to inform the writer?
"Will not you also suggest to both exhibitors and patrons
among your readers that they pass the word along to the
local Baby Week Committees, giving whatever assistance
they can so that committees may be able to rent desirable
films.
"More than 1,200 Baby Week Committees are now at work,
but many of them, and many yet to be organized, will hold
their celebrations at dates later than March 4. New York
City, Columbus, and other places have planned for later
dates." .,
The most recent films touching on this subject that we are
able to suggest are "Not a Lamb Shall Stray," (showing care
of infants in Hebrew Asylum. New York City), made by The
Universal Film Co., and released September 22, 1915, under
the Victor brand, and an eight-reel illustration of how the
Borden Co., prepare Grade A, Grade B, and Certified Milk
for the market; also the manufacture of condensed milk. This
collection can be sub-divided and used in two and three-reel
lots.
KNAPPEN GOES TO ATLANTA.
Harry L. Knappen, for the last six months manager of the
Denver branch of the Pathe Exchange Inc., leaves Monday
next for Atlanta, Ga., where he will continue to represent
Pathe in a similar capacity. As manager of the Atlanta office
Mr. Knappen will be in charge of Pathe interests in the ter-
ritory represented by Georgia, Florida and parts of South
Carolina and Alabama. This is considered one of the most
important subdivisions of the United States from the motion
picture standpoint, and the selection of Mr. Knappen as the
man best qualified from a list of managers in twenty-eight
cities to represent the company's interest in the second me-
tropolis of the South, is considered a very high tribute to his
business-getting and mana.gerial abilty.
WATSON AT WORK AGAIN IN KLEINE COMEDY.
Harry Watson, of Bickel and Watson, featured in George
Kleine's film comedy "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer," has
returned to work at the Kleine studio, after an absence of
seven weeks necessitated by illness and a surgical operation.
Watson, naturally elated at the splendid reception by the
public of "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer," appeared happy as
an artless kid when he again donned his "make up" and ap-
peared before the camera as "Musty Suffer."
J. ALBERT HALL JOINS FAMOUS PLAYERS.
J. Albert Hall has been engaged by the Famous Players to
support Mary Pickford. Mr. Hall is an actor of real ability.
He has been seen in several Famous Players subjects as well
as in pictures of other makes, and his work has always stood
out. He has had wide stage experience.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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The Motion Picture Exhibitor
^r
NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
Motion Picture Exhibitors Hold Meeting at Greensboro —
Against Federal Censorship.
THE semi-annual convention of the Exhibitors' League ol
North Carolina held last week was voted to be the most
successful gathering of motion picture men in the South.
The convention opened in the Piedmont Theater with an
invocation by the Rev. Melton Clark, of the First Presby-
terian Church of Greensboro, and ended up with a general
discussion of all subjects of direct interest to the business.
The convention was called to order by President Percy W.
Wells, of Wilmington. "We meet here," he said, "for the
purpose of preparing ourselves as the representatives of
North Carolina, to do our share in fighting the battles of the
great army of exhibitors of the nation, our purposes being
three-fold: First, to safeguard and protect the interests ol
our exchange men in our territory; second, to promote the
business interests of ouselves, and lastly, but of still greater
importance, the organization is designed to protect the rignts
and the welfare of our patrons, the theater-going public. And
within the past twelve months there has been thrust into our
aims and purposes a fourth and important subject, that of
protecting ourselves from burdensome legislation and unjust
taxation. There are those among us who say that the first
three named purposes of our organization will take care of
themselves, but there is not one who will deny that if we
wish to continue to exist it is absolutely necessary that we
prepare ourselves to exert a strong influence against the evil
of burdensome legislation.
"And when we figure it all out, all of these aims and pur-
poses, if carried out, co-operate among themselves to bring
about a solution of our many problems. By co-operating
with our exchanges, helping them to weed out of the mdustry
the undesirable and disreputable ones, we enable the ex-
change and the film companies to give us better pictures for
less money, because we won't have to make up for the fellow
who does not pay. We will furthermore, get better service
from one exhibitor to another when the slip-shod exhibitor
has been removed from our midst. Careless shipping, care-
less handling of films, all means money out of our pockets,
as well as the exchange man's. There are many evils that
have crept into the industry, during its phenomenal growth
that can be removed through co-operation, the removal of
which will better enable us to serve our patrons.
"The third and really most important purpose of our or-
ganization, that of safeguarding the interests of our patrons,
should receive more serious consideration than it has in the
past. The age has passed when motion pictures were in
the novelty class, and they have become, next to the public
schools, the greatest factor for spreading knowledge, good
and bad, in the land, and I am glad to say that tne ma-
jority of the latter are fast disappearing."
In conclusion, President Wells said: "Our organization is
ambitious; we acknowledge that, and I sincerely trust that
when this meeting is adjourned we shall, every individual of
us, be breathing a spirit of unity that shall mean our lasting
success, collectively and individually."
In a well delivered address, Mayor T. J. Murphy welcomed
the visitors to the city and told them that the exhibitors were
stewards of a great calling. "Children now learn by seeing
as well as hearing, where we learn by hearing only," he said,
after he had briefly outlined the working of the so-called
censorship committee of the city.
President Wells responded to the address of welcome in
the absence of A. F. Sams, of Winston-Salem, who was de-
layed in reaching the convention, then introducing J. W.
Binder, executive secretary of the Motion Picture Board of
Trade of New York, who spoke as follows:
MR, PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN :— I am mighty glad to have
the privilege of coming down here in North Carolina and talk with
you a little about the problems and possibilities of this great industry
in which we are all engaged.
When your secretary, ^^r. Varner. Invited me. I hesitated a little at
first. T didn't Just know how it would be for a Pennsylvania Dutch-
man to come here and try to tell you something about your business
which you no doubt knew better than be. 1 realized, however, that be-
cause ol that hospitality which is so Justly a synonym of the South-
land, I knew 1 could hardly go far wrong.
Any doubts which I may have entertained have been entirely dispelled
by the splendid welcome you have accorded me and through the cor-
diality that radiated like the golden beams of the rising sun from
every word of the address of welcome Just made by Mayor Murphy.
I know now that I am in no sense a stranger in a strange iand,
but that 1 am among friends. Nor am I likely to get homesick for
the splendid cooking of my Pennsylvania Dutch ancestors, so long as
the hostelry Just across the way lives up to the breakfast 1 have Just
enjoyed. It was fine — worthy in every way, I am sure, to be compared
with the many other advantages and charms of your beautiful city —
Greensboro, the Gate City of North Carolina.
But, Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I must not linger on these topics,
congenial and pleasant as they may be. You are here, representing
the Motion Picture Exhibitors of North Carolina, and I representing
the Motion Picture Board of Trade of America. We are happily met ;
may be, ere we part, we will know each other much better.
The motion picture industry consists of three main factors. First:
There is the producer — the man or concern who takes the scenario
and from it produces the finished picture. Second, there is the dis-
tributor or exchange man who receives the finished picture and dis-
tributes it, and third, there is the exhibitor who receives the pictures
from the distributor and shows them in his theater to the public.
Time was when each of these factors looked with suspicion upon each
of the others The manufacturer sat in his corner here ; the exchange-
man held his place and the exhibitor kept strictly to his own field.
There was nothing in common between them excepting hatred and sus-
picion. The sun of that day has set forever, and already a new day
Is being born — a day in which the mists of doubt and distrust and
suspicion are being dispelled by the all-powerful beams of the sun
of unity and harmony, rising in a cloudless sky, radiant with promise
for the future of our beloved Industry.
Under and out from these latter conditions the l>«otion Picture
Board of Trade was born. It is an organization with a two-fold
purpose — defense and offense. Defense — against those who by legislative
enactment, either Federal, State or Municipal, would harass and
hamper this industry. Censorship? Yes. Oppressive and unfair
building restrictions? Yes. Railroad discrimination against transpor-
tation of films? Yes. Unfair insurance rates? Yes. And any other
legislation that is harmful to the healthy growth of the industry.
The Board will fight such legislation while it is being considered. If It
becomes a law, it will continue to fight in the courts.
But while the Board is fighting these enemies from without it la
Just as aggressively fighting those practices within Its borders which
have subjected it to criticism in the past. The unclean picture, the
unfair business practice, the fly-by-night and get-rich-qulck artist
in any branch of the industry and those unethical and unfair prac-
tices which besmirch the fair name of the industry. All these are
being fought untiringly and whole-heartedly. They will be over-
come Just as we will overcome the obstacles and enemies which beset
the industry from without because they are wrong
The principal danger which confronts the Industry Is censorship.
Mayor Murphy has alluded to the harmonious way in which the local
board of censors is working with your theaters here. I am glad of
it : but that fact does not deter me from saying to you that the
Motion Picture Board of Trade is fundamentally opposed to any form
of censorship, and having said this I must give you my reasons.
They are simply these :
There are tliree ways in which I can convey a certain thought now
pulsing through my mind to you. I can talk It as I am doing now.
You hear my words and get my thought. I can write It down on
paper and have it printed in a book or newspaper and you read
the printed words and get the thought. These two ways of expres-
sion are free — so guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States
and of the sovereign States. I can say or print anything I please.
Of course, if what I say Is immoral, indecent, obscene, libelous or
slanderous, I go to Jail — but not until after publication and after I
have been convicted by due process of law, I hold that this same
freedom must be accorded to the new — the third medium of expression —
the motion picture. And unless it is extended, I claim the other two
vehicles of expression — speech and the press — must and will be sim-
ilarly fettered. Who would barter away that liberty of speech and
of the press which has made America? None, I am sure. Then, do
not open the way by sitting by complacent while Congress attempts
to throttle the third — the greatest medium of expression — by compelling
all picures to be submitted to censoVship because a few are bad.
Hence. I ask you before your convention adjourns, to place yourselves
squarely on record on this question by passing a resolution condemning
the principal of pre-publicity censorship, whether by the nation, the
State or the municipality and opposing the bills creating a Federal
censorship board now pending before the House Education Committee.
The afternoon session was an executive one, held in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, at which a number
of resolutions were adopted. Included among these was one
which brought about the sending of the following telegram
to Representative Robert L. Doughton, of North Carolina,
at Washington, D. C:
Motion picture exhibitors of North Carolina in convention as-
sembled unanimously ask you to vote against a favorable report
of the Smith-Hughes er any of the other censorship bills being con-
sidered by the House Education Committee. There are represented
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in this convention 175 motion picture theaters in North Carolina,
patronized daily by more than lOO.OUO people. (Signed) H. B. Varner.
Secretary.
Another resolution read as follows:
WHEREAS, the action of the Southeastern Tariff Association in its
classification of tire risks is worliing unfair and oppressive burdens
upon the motion picture interests of North Carolina by exacting
insurance rates of iVi Pcr cent, tor the same class of risks that
bear a rate of only 1.1 per cent, in South Carolina and other
States, and
WHEREAS, unreasonable and unwarranted requirements and restric-
tions are being foisted by said associations in the interest of private
corporations, and without regard to the true and proper classification
of risks or requirements of construction ; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the North Carolina IVIotlon Picture Exhibitors'
League in convention assembled, That the action of said association
be condemned as unwarranted oppression and robbery, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a committee be appointed by
this body to protest against the action and policy of the said South-
eastern Tariff Association and to take such steps for relief of the
situation by legislation or otherwise, as may by said committee be
deemed expedient and advisable.
The evening's entertainment consisted of a Dutch supper
at the Guilford Hotel at which there was a genuine get-to-
gether movement. At the invitation of Messrs. Pryor and
Schofield the delegates and guests visited the several thea-
ters of the city.
L. G. Schofield, of the Piedmont and Elm Theaters, Greens-
boro, made the opening address of the second day's session,
speaking on "Theater Management." He declared that it
takes a large amount of real diplomacy to successfully man-
age a modern motion picture theater, and said that exhibitors
and their managers should cultivate the many courtesies
that tend to make friendships. The average patron of the
theaters expects a fair amount of courtesy and considera-
tion at the hands of the attaches of the theaters, and unless
this is recognized the business of any theater may be ex-
pected to lag and fall off.
George W. Pryor, manager of the Bijou Theater, of
Greensboro, furnished a very interesting article on "Co-op-
eration with Competition," which was read by Secretary
Varner. He told of what could be accomplished by competi-
tors if they would only get together on a common ground
and co-operate one with the other.
An open discussion followed during which all phases of the
business were brought up. In this, exhibitors and exchange
men alike entered. The film companies who demand the plac-
ing of deposits with them by exhibitors prior to the rendition
of service were assailed by several of the exhibitor speakers.
These objections were answered in large part by Carl F.
Senning, manager for this territory for the Fox Film Cor-
poration, who showed that this deposit was necessary, not
alone to the film company who in renting their products
gave into the care of the exhibitors valuable merchandise,
but also to the exhibitors themselves because of the pro-
tection to them from the cancelling of their service and the
placing thereof with a competitive concern. These deposits
are also necessary because of the great losses the exchanges
had suffered; it was a protective measure against fly-by-night
concerns and the legitimate houses could hardly object to it.
Further, he declared, the demanding of deposits cut down
the losses, diminished in this respect the overhead expense of
the exchanges, and really led to better rates.
.'Man J. Bachrach. representing V-L-S-E, spoke of the open
booking system followed by that concern.
R. D. Craver, of the Piedmont Amusement Company,
spoke of the value of co-operation. Henry E. Friedman,
of the World Film Corporation, urged that there must be
truth and honesty as between the exhibitor and the film
man, as a lack of this reacts to the detriment of both.
Otto Haas, of the Ottoway Theater, Charlotte, one of the
most prominent exhibitors in this section, gave 'a very inter-
esting talk on "Organization and Local Censorship."
Secretary Varner, on behalf of the exhibitors of the State,
expressed their thanks for the presence of the film men,
stating that the fact that they attended the convention showed
it to be the desire of the companies which they represented
to co-operate with the exhibitors.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., through the Charlotte office, had a
very excellent exhibit at the Guilford Hotel. Henry E. Fried-
rnan showed his energy by proceeding immediately upon
his arrival to literally plaster a section of the wall of the
lobby of the hotel with everything from a one-sheet to a
six-sheet advertising the productions of the World Film
Corporation, which he represented. As a result of his en-
thusiasm, however, his concern faces a bill for the redecora-
tion of the entire lobby, to be in lieu of a very large rental
that would otherwise have accrued. This was one of the best
pieces of advertising pulled off at the convention. Mr.
Friedman, it is to be remembered, was very active in securing
the original organization of the league in this State and his
efforts in behalf of the exhibitors in bringing about so much
co-operation has not been forgotten.
The Nicholas Power Company gave a demonstration of
their latest projecting machine. The Wilmot Ventilating Sys-
tem Company, of Roanoke, Va., had one of their systems in-
stalled in a vacant building. This was acknowledged to be
one of the best exhibits ever made at a convention. A. B.
Cheatham, of the Charlotte office of the Mutual Film Com-
pany, had a nice display of posters.
Prior to the final adjournment it was voted that the next
semi-annual convention of the league, to be held in the
spring, should be staged at Durham. A large number of
cities were in the field to secure the event, but the Dur-
ham offer was the most attractive and $250 was pledged for
the entertainment of the delegates at that place.
Among those present were: L. Bloomberg, Strand the-
ater, Asheville; C. F. Senning, Fox Film Corporation,
Washington, D. C; James Howard, Bijou Theater, Wilming-
ton; G. Bain, publicity manager, Howard & Wells' Theaters,
Wilmington; Aaronson & Brown, Alamo, Grand and Lyric
Theaters, Raleigh; Charles Arrington, Alamo, Rocky Mount;
A. C. Burgess, Broadway, Mount Aity; N. C. Jones, Princess
Theater, Reidsville; C. H. Welsh, Main Theater, Salisbury;
Sterling Smith, Auditorium, Winston-Salem; W. E. Stew-
art, Pastime Theater, Concord; H. J. Paradis, Oasis Theater,
Wilson; H. T. Drake, Lyric Theater, Fayettesville; Henry
E. Friedman, World Film Corporation, Washington, D. C;
H. M. Lewis. Amusu Theater, Henderson; W. H. Hendriz,
Fairview Theater, Greensboro; H. F. Stallings, Grand & Dixie
Theaters, Kingston; W. S. Wishart, Pastime Theater, Lum-
berton; Otto Haas, Ottoway Theater, Charlotte; R. D. Crav-
er, Piedmont Theater, Charlotte; H. R. Mason, Acme Thea-
ter, Goldsboro; H. L. Morrow, Broadway Theater, Charlotte;
James A. Estridge, Cozy Theater, Gastonia, J. E. Simpson,
Ideal Theater, Gastonia; Percy W. Wells, Royal Theater,
Wilmington; Paul V. Phillips, Paris Theater, Durham; M. L.
Ferrell, Pilot Theater, Winston-Salem; R. A. Davis, Strand
Theater, Durham; Grere and Montague, Wilmont Ventilating
Co., Roanoke, Va.; Allen S. Moritz, Fox Film Corp., Wash-
ington, D. C; R. V. Anderson, Universal Film & Supply
Company, Charlotte; W. S. Bassett, Mirror Screen Company,
Shelbyville, Ind.; William Conn, General Film Company,
Charlotte; Fritz R. Wathne, Pathe Exchange, Inc.; Alan J.
Bachrach, V-L-S-E, Inc., Washington. D. C; A. B. Cheatham,
Mutual Film Company, Charlotte; F. W. Swett, Nicholas
Power Company, Ne.w York; Charles Rhoades, Pathe Ex-
change, Inc., Charlotte; J. White Ware, Gastonia; P. L. Had-
field, Triangle Films, New York; Grover Daniels, Piedmont
Theater, Greensboro; F. G. Schofield, Elm and Piedmont
Theater, Greensboro; W. C. Moore, Colonial Theater, Salis-
bury; C. Cooley, Crystal Theater, Burlington; C. Cobel,
Crystal Theater, Burlington; Mr. Stephenson, Princess The-
ater, Henderson; H. B. Varner, secretary North Carolina
Exhibitors' League, Lyric Theater, Lexington; .A. F. Sams,
Winston-Salem; J. W. Binder, New York; C. E. Wagoner,
Broadway Theater, High Point; Mr. Rucker, Universal' Film
& Supply Company, Charlotte; W. E. Lindsay, Tar Heel
Theater, Chapel Hill; J. F. Pryor, Strand Theater, Danville,
Va.; George W. Pryor, Bijou Theater, Greensboro.
CLARENCE L, LINZ.
NEW YORK MEN, HERE IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!
The Great Rally at Albany, March 1 and 2, WiU Be the Most
Important Event in the History of Exhibitors in this State.
LAST CALL TO GREAT EXHIBITORS' RALLY AT
ALBANY MARCH 1ST AND 2ND. Exhibitors in
every State are getting busy organizing and protect-
ing their investments. Nowhere is action and co-operation
needed more urgently than here in the State of New York.
The help of every exhibitor is needed. East and West, North
and South exhibitors are getting together. This week has
seen important events in exhibitors movements in Oklahoma,
in North Carolina, in New Jersey and in Maryland. The
trend is everywhere the same. They all feel the need of per-
fect co-operation. Read the "ad" (an entire page), in this
week's issue of the Moving Picture World, dealing with the
proposed work of the convention at Albany.
Whether you belong to an organization or whether you
don't, whether your theater seats 300 or 3,000, you are wel-
come because you are needed toward obtaining results. You
know it is proposed to close every motion picture theater on
Sunday and it is also proposed to fasten a most vicious form
of state censorship upon the exhibitors in this State.
Ask any exhibitor or any exchange man in Ohio or Penn-
sylvania who has the figures how much censorship in those
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two States has helped to depopularize the motion picture.
The proposed bill by Mr. Ahearn gives you no right of ap-
peal. Three persons, 'one a woman, have the rights of life
and death over your theater. The only way to prevent this
is by acting promptly and the best way to show your power
is to appear in large numbers at the seat of State legislation.
March 1 and 2 at .Albany that ought to be the slogan of every
exhibitor who believes in the protection of his investment.
Do not hestitate. Delegations are expected from Yonkers,
Rochester, Buffalo and from the metropolis. It is confi-
dently expected that every section of the State will be gen-
erously represented.
It is proposed to introduce beneficial legislation and the
great rally of exhibitors will have many points to consider
along these very lines. Your opinion and experience are
needed in order to draft a measure which will do the great-
est good to the greatest possible number. Original sugges-
tions will be welcomed. The utmost freedom will prevail on
the floor of the meeting. Questions will be taken up which
directly affect the pockets of every exhibitor. They cannot
be successfully and justly determined without a large and
generous attendance. The gathering must be representative.
Remember the time: March 1 and 2; the place. Ten Eyck
Hotel, Albany.
The Moving Picture World has made complete arrange-
ments to cover the convention. Make your preparations
to attend RIGHT NOW, FOR THIS IS POSITIVELY
THE LAST CALL.
INDIANA CONVENTION.
Planning to Make It a Record Breaker — Ninety Per Cent.
of the Exhibitors of the State Expected to Attend.
WHEN the Indiana Motion Picture Exhibitors conven-
tion, which is to be held at Indianapolis March 2
and 3, is over, it is expected that Indiana will go
down on the records as having had the greatest convention
ever held by a state organization. The various committees
are working energetically to complete arrangements to take
care of the crowd that has already signified its intention of
attending.
Space for the manufacturers exhibit to be held in con-
nection with the convention, is rapidly being sold, and indi-
cations point to the largest display of its kind ever assembled
in the middle west.
The convention will be called to order in the Severin
Hotel at 10 o'clock, March 2, and the gathering will be
brought to a close Friday evening March 3, with a grand
ball, to be held in Indiana's largest auditorium, Tomlinson
Hall. Arrangements have been made to bring a number of
film stars from all parts of the country to take part in the
ball, and also address the members during the convention.
The present outlook is that 90 per cent, of the exhibitors
in the state will attend, and the association is trying to
make it a perfect score by having every one attend. Invi-
tations are e.xtended to every theater owner whether he be
a member of the organization or not. and it is a cinch that
every man who has his business welfare at heart will take
advantage of this opportunity, to meet his business asso-
ciates, talk over business conditions, and benefit thereby.
J. W. Binder, executive secretary of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade, will be one of the speakers at the conven-
tion March 2-3 of the Indiana Motion Picture Exhibitors
League. Mr. Binder was formerly national .secretary of
the National Board of Censors and his talk in Indianapolis
will be upon censorship and organization, upon both of
which subjects the Indiana exhibitors consider him well
equipped to speak.
William J. Sweeney, of Chicago, also will talk. Mr.
Sweeney is recognized as one of the biggest men in the
business in the middle west.
Fred J. Herrington, Pittsburgh, national president of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors League of America, has promised
to come if possible.
F. J. Rembusch, vice president of the Motion Picture
Board of Trade, and active in the Indiana exhibitors or-
ganization, will talk, and is taking active part in the arrange-
ments for the convention.
ORGANIZING IN NORTH DAKOTA.
Exhibitors Meet at Fargo and Form Theatrical Association
— Meeting Well Attended.
THE formation of the North Dakota Theatrical Associa-
tion was one result of the meeting of exhibitors of
North Dakota at the Annex hotel in Fargo Feb. 7 and 8.
H. L. Hartman, of Mandan. was elected president, John
Filler, of Grafton, vice-president; F. Voskie, of Hankinson,
secretary, and A. Tweeden, of Fargo, treasurer. The organi-
zation will have no dues or initiation fees.
Active in the promotion of the meeting were Manager
H. P. Johnson of tlie Fargo exchange of the Mutual Film
Company. Manager Lee A. Horn of the Fargo exchange,
of the Universal Film Company, and J. M. Freeman, of
Hillsboro, vice-president of the state organization.
A Dutch lunch at the Annex cafe was a feature of the first
day's program. E.xhibitions were given of Pathe features,
the Bluebird "Undine" and two episodes of the Essanay
serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page."
Among the exchangemen present were B. E. Reed, Zenith
Features; Earle Perkins, All Star Features; H. B. Burgess,
Universal; J. H. Margoles, Blue Bird Photo Plays; L. E.
Davis, Mutual; H. R. Harrison, All Star Features; S. B.
Sampson Pathe; F. G. Sherrick, Pathe; S. T. Obrian, Uni-
versal; E. S. Flynn, V-L-S-E; Theodore Quandal, Mutual,
and Gilbert M. Tyler, Essany General.
"Damaged Goods" was shown to the visitors at the Strand
theater, the Fargo exchange of the Mutual furnishing the
film.
A banquet was held at the Annex hotel the closing night,
at which seventy-five were present. This was followed by
a dance at the Sons of Norway Hall.
Next years' convention probably will be held in Fargo.
Exhibitors, Everywhere : Are you getting all the benefit
out of this paper that you may? Are you reading it?
Did you read Sargent's Advertising Department in last
issue? Pretty Good, zvas it not, particularly Page 1292?
House Peters With Paragon.
HOUSE PETERS is the first star to be signed by the
Paragon Films, Inc., the new producing cornpany of
which Maurice Tourneur, the famous director, is the ar-
tistic head. The picture in which Mr. Peters will make
his debut is "Hands of Peril," which is based on the popular
novel of the same name.
In the cast supporting Mr. Peters are June Elridge, who
has been seen in many of the Peerless productions, and
Ralph Delmore, whose work on the legitimate stage will
never be forgotten by
those who saw him as
the brutal inspector in
"The Third Degree."
Mr. Peters has been
very fortunate in his
moving picture work,
having played only lead-
ing roles, with the Fam-
ous Players, the Lasky
Company and the Lubin
Company. As Stephen
Ghent in "The Great
Divide," he establishes
himself as one of the
genuine artists of the
screen. He feels highly
honored because of Mr.
Tourneur's decision to
make him the first star
in the Paragon galaxy.
Mr. Tourneur has al-
ready signified his inten-
tion of using Mr. Peters
in his next picture which
is based on a very popu-
lar story which has
many unusual situations
in it.
Although Mr. Peters
has received offers from
other producers, he has indicated that he prefers to be asso-
ciated with Mr. Tourneur because of the artistic satisfaction
there is in his direction, rather than the monetary gains
that he could have with other producers.
Being of athletic disposition Mr. Peters thinks nothing
of taking a five mile walk in tht morning before coming to
the Paragon studio for his days' work. Contrary to the
custom of most players he is up at 6 a. m. and is not put
out by the long trip from his home in New Rochelle to the
studio in Fort Lee. He is usually the first man at the studio
in the morning, and his genial manner with his associates
has made him one of the most popular of the film stars.
House Peters.
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Essanay's New Studio
Big Addition to Company's Chicago Plant Now in Commis-
sion— Has Many New Features.
THE Essanay Company in Chicago is now in the throes
of moving into its new quarters. The new studio prac-
tically is completed and while carpenters and electri-
cians are still hard at work putting on the finishing touches,
the movers are changing offices from the old studio building
Essanay's New Chicago Studio.
to the new, and property men are busy fitting up their new
department. .
The new studio building is 350 feet long by 175 wide. It
forms a west wing to the old studio, and runs from Argyle
street one block south. On the east side of the old building
there is an extension for factory purposes, while in the center
there is a large rear portico, so that the building as it now
stands forms a perfect E.
The main entrance of the offices will be in the new studio
building. There is a large reception hall in the first floor
at the entrance, where those who come to the office on busi-
ness will be attended to and directed to the necessary depart-
ments. To the right of the entrance is a large carpenter
shop, and back of this is the new studio stretching back to
the end of the building, and said to be the largest indoor
artifically lighted studio in the world.
The entire two stories of the building are given over to
the studio, with the exception that on one side there is a long
gallery with 50 dressing rooms devoted to male actors only.
Just east of the studio is a large property room extending
the full length of the studio. Over this there are two new
exhibition rooms, gymnasiums and shower baths for the men.
There is a gallery that connects the baths with the dressing
rooms, so that they are of easy access. There is also a large
room off the gymnasium for a general lounging place for
players when not busy on the floor.
The front of the building on the second floor is devoted to
the main offices, including that of George K. Spoor, president
of Essanay, and other officials. Here also are the advertising,
scenario, and auditing departments, and offices of the directors
and assistants.
The advertising department, scenario department, offices of
the directors, and dressing rooms of the actors now located
on the second floor of the old building all are being moved
into the new building.
This entire wing of the old building will be given over to
the women's department. Carpenters have already started re-
modeling and finishing it ofT, making it more comfortable,
while the office furniture is being moved out. A matron will
be put in charge with several maids to look after the comfort
of the actresses.
The business offices on the first floor and which now are
being moved to the new building will make way for a factory
extension. The taking of photoplays already is progressing
in the new studio. The sets are being snapped however, by
temporary lights; sotne floor lights, and other's fastened to
a scaffolding. Work is going on rapidly on the great cranes
which will carry the permanent overhead lights, switching
them back and forth from one part of the studio to the other,
as required by the various sets.
Essanay having been cramped for floor space for its multiple
reel features, all of which require large sets, it was neces-
sary to use temporary lights in order to push its plays to
completion on time. It is expected that the new lighting
system will be completed shortly, and that within a month
the whole plant will be running in smooth working order.
Big Trade Show Planned
Board of Trade Will Conduct It At Madison Square
Garden in May.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, New York, will house
the First National Exposition of the Motion Picture
industries from May 6th to 13th. The exposition will
be under the auspices of the Motion Picture Board of Trade
of America, Incorporated, and will be managed by J. M.
Binder, Executive Secretary of the Board of Trade and
Harry A. Cochrane, General Manager of Madison Square
Garden and one of the most successful American organizers
of the trade shows and Industrial Expositions, having orig-
inated the Annual Business Show, now in its twelfth year;
the National Graphic Arts, or Printing, Lithographing and
Allied Trades Exposition, the third annual exhibition to be
held in Madison Square Garden this Fall; also manager of
the Brooklyn Automobile Show, the Gas .\ppliances E.xpo-
sition, the National Household Shows, the Stationers' Na-
tional Exposition, Chicago Motor Boat Show, the Interna-
tional Wearing Apparel, Styles and Fabric E.xpositions in
New York and Chicago and many others.
. The Motion Picture Board of Trade of America is the
national organization directing the destinies of the motion
picture industries and allied interests in this country and it
promises one of the most elaborate and e.xtensive indoor
expositions ever held in this country. Many important
trade conferences and conventions will be held in conjunc-
tion with the Exposition.
Film manufacturers will have all their private favorites
on hand to meet the public, motion pictures will be made
every day during the exposition to give the public an insight
into the manufacturing end of their favorite amusement and
in addition all the latest devices, accessories and equipment
for studios and theatres will be shown for the benefit of
the trade.
r
Jacques Earl Abrams
JACQUES EARL ABRAMS, one of the most widely in-
formed and generally known men in the moving picture
business, has become the Special Representative of
the Knickerbocker Star Features and Vim Comedies. Mr.
Abrams will go among the e.xchanges and exhibitors through-
out the entire United_States. representing these two popular
brands, which have been
making rapid progress to
the front in the film
trade.
Mr. Abrams is a man
who knows the entire
picture business from
"Script to Screen." He
has had about five years'
experience, beginning as
an exhibitor, then writer,
to actor, director, techni-
cal director and general
representative of import-
ant companies.
Several popular vaude-
ville acts are credited to
Mr. Abrams, the most
popular being, "Cloak
Models," which was play-
ed in every prominent
vaudeville house in the
country. Also "Sunshine
Girls," "Dream Girls,"
and a number of others.
Mr. Abrams graduated
from acting before the
camera at the Balboa
studios, becoming a di-
rector, and finally techni-
cal director for that company.
Directly on signing with the Knickerbocker Star Features,
Mr. Abrams left for Boston, from there he will tour the
entire Middle West and Soutliwest with the Melies products.
The Knickerbocker Star Features and the Vim Comedies are
realeased on the General Film Program, Thursdays and Fri-
days of each week. Mr. Abrams will confer with exhibitors
generally, endeavor to learn their wants and announce to
them the future plans of the Melies Company to supply the
trade with the best dramas and comedies which can be
made today.
jt^
Jacques Earl Abrams.
March 4, 1916
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Metro Has Election.
Re-Elects Rowland and His Associates — Enthusiastic Annual
Meeting Approves Big Plans for the New Year.
AT THE most enthusiastic meeting ever held by the
Metro Pictures Corporation, Richard A. Rowland was
re-elected president, Joseph W. Engel was re-elected
treasurer, and the two were inducted into office with votes,
thanks and approval that would make even less modest men
tingle with satisfaction. The director's meeting followed
the annual stockholders meeting held on Wednesday in the
Metro offices in the Longacre Building, and Friday and Sat-
urday were spent in going over Metro's program of events
and ratifying the schedule outlined by its leaders.
The Board of Directors was Increased from seven to nine
by the addition of L. Lawrence Weber, president of the Pop-
ular Plays and Players, Inc., and an associate of H. H. Frazee
in theatrical enterprises, and A. S. Beymer, of the Keystone
National Bank of Pittsburgh.
The following is a list of the other officers elected: First
Vice-President, James A. Fitzgerald, of Detroit; Second Vice-
President, James B. Clark, of Pittsburgh: Treasurer, Joseph
W. Engel, of New York; Secretary, Louis B. Mayer, of Bos-
ton; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, J. Robert Ru-
bin, of New York. Executive Committee: Richard A. Row-
land, of New York; Joseph W. Engel, New York; Louis B.
Mayer, Boston. Directors: Richard A. Rowland, New York;
Joseph W. Engel, New York; Louis B. Mayer, Boston; James
A. Fitzgerald, Detroit; L. Lawrence Weber, New York; A. S,
Beymer, Pittsburgh; O. N. Davies, Minneapolis; John D.
Clark, Philadelphia; James B. Clark, Pittsburgh.
Secretary Louis B. Mayer, addressing the meeting, con-
gratulated the corporation on its growth from a small begin-
ning a little less than a year ago to its present status as the
young giant among the feature companies, and the contender
for first honors in the motion picture industry. He ascribed
Metro's success to ability, leadership, enthusiasm and com-
plete co-operation.
In thanking President Rowland and Treasurer Engel for
their unremitting labors and the results they have achieved,
the spokesman voiced the sentiments of the board when he
said: "Metro has proved what e.xchange men can do when
they stick together as one man and by co-operation and en-
thusiastic support of the central body turn the tide of victory
their way."
Responding, President Rowland said: "We have gone for-
ward with determination to give the exhibitors what they
needed and what they wanted, and their response has been
certain and sure. We are proud of our record, but we are not
puffed up about it nor content with it. Our march has been
along progressive lines that were business-like, and we have
tried to be fair to the exhibitors, to the public and to our-
selves."
Mr. Rowland then called upon his associate Mr. Engel,
who spoke also of Metro's progress. Mr. Engel said: "We
were told that exchange men didn't know the meaning of co-
operation, but we knew better, and I want to point out to you
that in all the months since our start your management has
suffered no embarrassment from lack of full, complete and
cordial co-operation."
An appropriation of $250,000 was voted for publicity and
general advertising, to be expended in the next twelve
months, and the publicity program arranged in a series of
special campaigns was approved in toto by the board.
A number of big things may be expected from Metro dur-
ing the coming year, and it was announced that these would
be made public at scheduled intervals. The first announce-
ment includes series of Metro Travelogues, which include
a new departure in scenic pictures, a cartoon series along new
lines and an addition of a number of novelty subjects in
short length releases.
The program for the big series in which Francis X.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne will be starred was approved.
These pictures will be released one each week, in addition
to the regular feature release. The weekly schedule in-
cfudes one five-reel Metro wonderplay, one Metro-Drew
comedy, one Metro Travelogue and one installment of the
Bushman and Bayne series, the name of which will not
be announced until March.
In approving in its entirety the publicity and advertising
program for the new year the board passed a resolution
congratulating Arthur James, publicity director, on the
nation-wide scope of the publicity campaigns which have
so materially contributed to the successes of the year.
California Signs Otis Skinner.
America's Leading Romantic Actor Will Be Presented in
"Kismet" by the Coast Company.
OTIS SKINNER has been captured by the advancing
art of the motion pictures. The greatest romantic
actor on the American stage has capitulated, c
ditionally, to the charms of the screen drama, and whiie
the surrender has not been complete, it is none the less
significant, important and cheering to lovers of animated
photography. "Kismet" is to be the vehicle in which his
picturesque and eloquent art is to be brought to a wider
public. The conjunction of star and spectacle was the
achievement of the California Motion Picture Corporation —
a singularly happy re-
sultant of forces which
have been at work for
many months.
Otis Skinner has fre-
quently declared him-
self opposed to the
practice of actors and
actresses c o n f u s ing
their identity by alter-
nate appearances on
the stage and on the
screen, and was quick
in the refusal of all
overtures to accept a
season in various mo-
tion picture enter-
prises. He has been
flooded with fabulous
offers. No figure
tempted him and no in-
ducements seemed
competent to budge
him from his attitude.
With a popularity on
the stage reaching from
the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and with gifts which render him of all players most
appealing to all classes of playgoers, he was reluctant to
abandon his clientele even temporarily.
Indeed, why should he?
Finally "Kismet" was procured by the California Motion
Picture Corporation, but the Western concern would not
consider a production of such a magnificent and costly
drama with any other than Otis Skinner in the leading role.
"Give us Otis Skinner and we'll produce 'Kismet'," they said.
That star had previously hinted that if he was to be lured
even for a single season from his footlight friends, no play
but "Kismet" would entice him, and his reasons for this
were obvious and legitimate. With "Kismet" as his vehicle
for a screen debut. Skinner's objections to a departure from
the stage would naturally crumple, as will shortly be shown.
So the California corporation brought the play and the star
together, Otis Skinner signed the contract and "Kismet"
with a wealth of scenic splendor, will be produced, its release
being scheduled for early next fall. It will be in ten reels
and the promise is given forth that the glory of ancient
Bagdad, the luxuriousness of the Orient, the sensuous charm
of the East and the mystery and languor of the Arabian
Nights' Entertainments, of which "Kismet" is one of Sche-
herazade's finest tales — will be reproduced with all the
fidelity to the original that is found in Burton's unexpurgated
"Arabian Nights."
Otis Skinner.
FRANCELIA BILLINGTON JOINS UNIVERSAL.
Francelia Billington, one of the best-known film actresses
in the Los Angeles photoplay colony, this week joined the
forces of the Universal Film Company at their Pacific Coast
studios where she is to appear in leading roles opposite
Herbert Rawlinson under the direction of William Worth-
ington.
Although she has had absolutely no experience on the
legitimate stage. Miss Billington is regarded by local critics
as one of the foremost emotional actresses in the drama.
Mr. Theater Manager : We are really more proud than
ever of last week's issue. Full of meat, as usual. Look
up and read a second time Mr. Bush's article on Page 1271,
and Mr. Sargent's Department of Advertising. Especial-
ly Page 1292.
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March 4, 1916
Triangle Program.
"Peggy," the BiUie Burke Picture, WiU Head the List— Two
Two New Keystones.
FOLLOWING the Triangle's release this week of its big-
gest feminine star, Billie Burke, in Thomas H. Ince's
production of "Peggy," there is announced for the
corporation's several hundred exhibitors its most prominent
male acquisition from the legitimate, De Wolf Hopper. The
Fine Arts version of the Cervantes novel, "Don Quixote,"
has been cut to five reels since its initial showing at the
Knickerbocker Theater in New York several weeks ago and
for release this coming Leap Year Week is combined with
Kay-Bee feature, "The Last Act," in which Bessie Barriscale
is starred.
"Don Quixote," as it emerges from the Griffith studios,
deals with the adventures of the muddle-headed old knight in
righting the wrong done by the crafty Don Fernando to the
fair Dorothea and preventing Fernando from marrying Lu-
cinda, beloved of Cardenio. The film version gives naturally
only a small portion of the many adventures which befell
the Cervantes character. Chester Withey, who made the
adaptation and also plays Don Fernando, brings in the epi-
sode of the windmills and the scenes at the inn where Dul-
cinea was the slavey until Don Quixote arrived and dubbed
her the fairest lady in Spain.
In "The Last Act" Miss Barriscale is an actress who gets a
good part when she needs it most. Into her life comes a
prosperous man who neglects his wife because she neglects
him for charities. When the actress is tempted to yield to
his attentions she is reminded very forcibly of the conse-
quences by recalling the climax of her own play. She then
induces the wife to devote a little more time to her husband,
discard her dowdy apparel and attire herself in the frills
that every husband loves. When this is done the last act or
last reel becomes a happy one.
Two new Keystone comedies will go out to exhibitors this
same week. Ford Sterling and Chester Conklin are the re-
spective stars of "His Pride and Shame" and "Cinders of
Love."
"A big change, however, is coming; children will have
their day! Only yesterday, two ladies of high social stand-
ing, came to our office to see some of our pictures. They
said they were organizing a circuit for children's photo-
plays and had already interested several New York ex-
hibitors with the idea of special shows for children."
Fitz-Patrick With Juvenile Film Co.
JAMES A. FITZ-PATRICK has just completed his third
production, "Chip's Backyard Barn Stormers," for the
Juvenile Film Company, a concern which has been
devoting its efforts, exclusively, toward producing children's
films for children.
Mr. Fitz-Patrick writes his own scenarios and takes part
in them also. Previous to his debut in pictures he held
down the position of
star reporter for the
B r i d g eport Standard
and the New Haven
Times Leader, two of
Connecticut's leading
newspapers. He has
also written many
magazine articles and
vaudeville sketches.
In addition to his
journalistic career, Mr.
Fitz-Patrick, who is a
former student of the
F r o h m a n Academy,
taught a children's
school of dramatic art
in Brooklyn. It was at
this school that he"
"discovered and
trained little Janethel
and Joseph Monanhan,
eight and seven years
old, respectively, who
are now the two lead-
ing characters of his
"kid" company.
"It is a surprise to
me," said Mr. Fitz-
Patrick, "that the
children have been so
long neglected by the
"b i g" producers of
moving pictures. It must be like a session in a Puritan
Sunday School to a little boy, who is obliged to sit through
five long reels of melodrama, so deep with plot, vice and
intrigue that the poor "kid" either goes to sleep or absorbs
it as he would the contents of a dime novel.
Jas. A. Fitz-Patrick.
Rothacker's Research Laboratory.
E. H. Spears, Who Has Had Thorough Technical
Experience and Training in Such Work, Has Been
Appointed Director.
WATTERSON R. ROTHACKER, president and gen-
eral manager of the Industrial Moving Picture
Company, announces the inauguration of a special
research laboratory in direct connection with the company's
factory organization. This step marks an important inno-
vation, as this is the first department of its kind to be ex-
clusively maintained by an individual moving picture manu-
facturer.
The research laboratory of the Industrial Moving Picture
Company will be directed by E. H. Spears, who, until
February 1st of this
year worked along
these lines under the
personal supervision of
Dr. Kenneth S. Meese,
director of the re-
search laboratory of
the Eastman Kodak
Company.
Mr. Spears entered
the moving picture
business in 1902, with
the Kinetograph Com-
pany of New York
City, which was then
managed by Percy
Waters. In 1905 Mr.
Spears accepted a posi-
tion with the Eastman
Kodak Company.
While in the Eastman
employ his work cov-
ered practically every-
thing in the field of
moving pictures from
camera work to the production of the finished picture. He
made exhaustive experiments on the Gaumont three-color
process and went through all the branches of the Gaumont
work from camera man to the finished product. For two
years he was engaged in experiments on a two-color process
which was expected to be more satisfactory than the Gau-
mont three-color process. Mr. Spears has had thorough
experience in research work directly pertaining to develop-
ing, the chemistry of developers and dyeing, and the
chemistry of dyeing, toning, fixing, etc. He is, therefore,
well qualified in every way to handle capably the new re-
search laboratory which Mr. Rothacker has placed under
his direction.
In addition to continuing his experimental research work,
the duties of Mr. Spears will include the personal screen
inspection of the Industrial Moving Picture Company's pro-
duct, and in giving special and expert advice to customers
of the company, and the conduct of a special educational
campaign for the direct and special benefit of the Rothacker
employes.
E. H. Spears.
TWO NEW FACES ON GAUMONT SCREEN.
Two new faces will be seen on the Gaumont screen when
that company releases "Feathertop" the five-reel feature in
which Henry J. Vernot is now directing Miss Marguerite
Courtot. The two new players in this Mutual Masterpicture
are Gerald Griffin, well-known on both the American and
European stage, and Charles Graham who is equally well-
known here and in England. Others in the cast are: Sydney
Mason, Gerald Griffin, Charles Graham, Lucille Taft, Ma-
thilde Baring, James Levering and John Reinhard.
"THE SPOILERS" FOR SOUTHERN TERRITORY.
"The Spoilers," Selig's screen version of Rex Beach's Alas^
kan tale, has finally been secured by Sol L. Lesser and M.
Rosenberg for exploitation in the States of Kentucky, Mary-
land, Virginia, South Carolina, Delaware and the District of
Columbia. Offices have been opened under the name of the
L. & R. Feature Film Company, Bank of Commerce Build-
ing, Washington, D. C.
March 4, 1916
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1455
Coming Selig Releases
Kathlyn Williams to Appear in Her First Railroad Drama —
Selig Strong for Single Reels.
NUMBER 13, WESTBOUND" is the title of the first
drama of railroad life in which Kathlyn Williams ever
appeared. Despite the fact that this star of Filmland
has undertaken hundreds of different character roles run-
ning the entire gamut from wild animal dramas and come-
dies to "The Adventures of Kathlyn," she never in her varied
career as a motion picture star took a chance with a flying
locomotive. The drama has to do with a girl who saved
hundreds of lives by flagging an express train. As the sig-
nals, the girl, overcome with fright, faints in the pathway
of the approaching locomotive which is checked just a few
inches from her prostrate body. "Number 13, Westbound,"
will be release in General Film Service on Monday, March
20. There are three reels of sensational occurrences. The
comedy relief in this drama is something new to film dramas
of the rail. Miss Williams is supported by Guy Oliver and
an all-star cast.
On Monday, March 27, the Selig Company will release
through General Film service an unusual society drama en-
titled, "A Social Deception," featuring Harry Mestayer and
Eugenie Besserer. There are a succession of surprises in
this drama and some unusual scenic effects. A carefully
selected company of Selig stars enact interesting roles.
The Selig Polyscope Company has now on file many
letters written by exhibitors in eighteen state^ praising the
Selig-Tribune, the new news film released twice weekly
through General Film service. The new style of poster
originated for the Selig-Tribune has also been universally
praised.
The old argument of the worth of the one-reel picture-
play is again being discussed pro and con. One significant
action was recently taken by a large film manufacturing
company which has curtailed production of five-reel sub-
jects to return to that "first love," the single reelers.
William N. Selig, president of the Selig Polyscope Com-
pany, is one prominent film manufacturer who has staunchly
held to his ideas of the worth of picture-plays in one reel.
While it is true that the Selig Company is noted for its
spectacular dramas, yet Mr. Selig has never permitted his
single reel productions to suffer and has gone right ahead
releasing one-reel pictureplays while others have eliminated
this class of film from their programs.
That Mr. Selig's policy was a far-sighted one is shown by
the recent revival of one-reel picture-plays and the state-
ments of several manufacturers that they will again return
to the production of one-reel comedies and dramas.
There will always be a demand for short-length films
of worthiness," said Mr. Selig recently." We have spared
no expense or care in the stories and the production of our
one and two reelers and our sales have jumped within the
past few months to a figure that is most gratifying. The
public will always demand good comedies and dramas in
one and two reels, and I should not be surprised to witness
a strong revival of the split-reel film. Feature films have
won decisive and lasting favor, it is true, but shorter length
films have never really lost favor with the public."
MARGUERITE SNOW RECOVERING FROM INJURY.
Marguerite Snow, the Metro star, who was last seen in
"The Upstart" and "Rosemary," and who has just completed
the stellar role in the new five-part production, "A Corner
in Cotton," has just recovered from injuries she received
while working in her last feature, and which nearly cost her
her life. While racing in an old-fashioned buckboard to catch
a train on the outskirts of Savannah, Ga.. one of the rear
wheels came off and Miss Snow was thrown violently to the
roadway. She rolled for several feet over the gravel and
rocky surface, and in addition to severe bruises and scratches
all over her body and face she suffered three fractured ribs.
BURGER LEAVES PATHE.
J. K. Burger, for the last four years connected in the film
industry, has tendered his resignation to the Pathe Com-
pany. Mr. Burger's many friends and acquaintances will be sur-
prised to learn of his decision to leave Pathe. He has made no
definite plans for the future. Mr. Burger's experience for the
last four years has been of a broad scope, having been con-
nected with the old Mutual Organization, the World Special
Film Corporation, and having been in the capacity of au-
ditor, comptroller, special representative and district man-
ager for Pathe.
Ivan Abramson, Master Craftsman
LIKE all new arts, that of the photoplay found its workers
engaged in different spheres. It gathered its laborers
from the stage, the desk and the laboratory, .\nd to
this new field none came better equipped than Ivan Abramson,
director general of the Ivan Productions, the genius who is
directly responsible for
the phenomenal success
of the Ivan feature plays.
.\s one of the foremost
producers of grand opera,
Mr. Abramson is well
known to the theatre go-
ing public of the country,
the largest traveling
opera organization being
under his management
for a number of years.
He was the manager of
the greatest stars known
to the Yiddish stage. Ja-
cob P. Adler, Sarah Adler
and Mme. Malvine Lobel
are some of the artists he
has handled. Among
other things, the most
successful plays produced
on the Jewish stage, em-
anated from his brain.
And when the era of
feature photoplays dawn-
ed, Ivan Abramson was
one of the first to realize
their possibilities, and
two years ago he organ-
ized the Ivan Film Productions. „
As a director of feature photoplays, his record is monument-
al. Such dramas as his latest productions, "Forbidden Fruit,"
and "A Fool's Paradise," are rarely excelled both as to story
and direction. Each play he directs, Mr. Abramson creates
himself.
Among the feature phofodramas which Mr. Abramson has
directed are, "Should a Woman Divorce," "The Unwelcome
Wife." A Mother's Confession," "Concealed Truth," "Forbid-
den Fruit," and "A Fool's Paradise." At present Mr. .A.bram-
son is engaged in producing his latest work, "The Immortal
Flame."
Ivan Abramson,
Ora Carew Joins Universal
ONE of the latest of recent players to join Universal
forces at their Pacific Coast studios is Ora Carew, at
present playing the feminine lead in Henry McRae's
production of Frank Wiltermood's two-reel drama, "Rival
Towns."
Miss Carew is regarded
as one of the most ver-
satile photoplayers in the
Los Angeles colony, her
work having been divid-
ed between comedy and
drama in each of which
she was equally success-
ful.
Miss Carew's first film
experience was at the old
Reliance-Majestic studios
where she worked under
the director of D. W.
Griffith in the production
of Mutual releases. Fol-
lowing her engagement
with this company, she
joined the Keystone to
try an entirely different
line of work — that of
comedy. She remained
with this latter company
until McRae offered her
a better place with his
101 Bison company as leading woman opposite Lee Hill, also
a recent arrival at the Universal studios.
Prior to her joining the Griffith companies. Miss Carew
had earned an enviable reputation for her work on the legiti-
mate and vaudeville stages which has proved invaluable since
joining the film game. She is regarded as one of the most
able ingenue leads at the big plant and will continue in the
leading roles opposite Hill in McRae's productions.
Ora Carew.
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March 4, 1916
"Fatty" Working in New York
Doing Some Big Stunts in "The Bright Lights," a Keystone
Comedy of Life in the Metropolis.
ROSCOE ARBUCKLE used Joe Bordeau as a human
battering ram at the Keystone studio in Fort Lee
the other day and Joe still lives, although he was
driven like a wedge through a 12-inch property wall with
Paddy Sullivan, Tommy Houck, Roscoe Arbuckle, Kid Broad
and Eddie Kelly.
such force that a gap was opened large enough to admit
the bulky "Fatty" to a Bowery dive, where his country
sweetheart, Mabel Normand, was held a prisoner. This
scene will furnish the big thrill in "The Bright Lights"
when that new Keystone comedy is released to Triangle
exhibitors. Joe says he'll be at the Knickerbocker the first
night to see how he survived an experience for which they
use 42-centimeter shells in the Champagne.
For more than two weeks Arbuckle has been preparing
for this scene. He came from California with a determina-
tion to show Mack Sennett that New York was just as
fertile a field for the Keystone brand of comedy thrills as
the Pacific Coast. He made a good start in "He Did and
He Didn't" and then approached "The Bright Lights" with
eagerness as he looked over the story and saw that much
of the action would take place on the Bowery. Personal
representatives began to scour the East Side for types. The
group in the engraving is fairly illustrative of the class of
extras secured.
Vitagraph to Produce Big Serial
A Thirty-One Reel Blue Ribbon Subject Has Been Planned
Entitled "The Secret Kingdom."
DIRECTOR Theodore Marston and a company of Vita-
graph players are in San Antonio, Texas, arranging for
th'e production of "The Secret Kingdom," one of the
greatest motion pictures ever attempted. The picture, a 31-
reel Blue Ribbon Serial, will be made under Marston's direc-
tion at a cost of approximately $250,000, according to his esti-
mate. .'Xt least one-fourth of the work in connection with
the ambitions connection will be done in San Antonio and
adjacent country.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has assured Di-
rector Marston of its co-operation and that of all the city's
interests. A campaign by that business organization was
started with a view to inducing the big motion picture con-
cerns to establish headquarters in that city.
"We were induced to come to San Antonio," said Mr.
Marston on his arrival there, "through correspondence with
the Chamber of Commerce, and while I cannot speak au-
thoritatively for the Vitagraph I will lay the matter before
them of establishing a permanent studio in San Antonio.
"The picture is one of the most elaborate and expensive
ever attempted by any motion picture concern. The scenario
for 'The Secret Kingdom' was written by Louis Joseph
Vance and Basil Dickey. The story is exceptionally strong
and is based on love and adventure. The serial promises to
be one of the most interesting ever offered the American
public. Arrangements have been made for the appearance
of the story in serial form in more than 100 newspapers at
the same time installments of the picture are released.
Charles Richman, who starred in "The Battle Cry of
Peace," will play the leading role in "The Secret Kingdom,"
The cast includes Arline Pretty, Dorothy Kelly, Joseph Kil-
gour, Ned Finley, Robert Whitworth and William E. Dunn.
Arthur Ross is the camera man who will film the entire
series.
In the last two years Marston has made a total of ninety-
seven pictures for the Vitagraph Company. Among his re-
cent successes are "Mortmain," "The Cave Man," featuring
Robert Edeson; "Surprises of an Empty Hotel," and "The
Patriot," featuring Charles Richman, and "The Quagmire,"
and "Miss Warren's Brother," featuring Joseph Kilgour.
Lois Meredith with Balboa
I CIS MEREDITH, Balboa's newest star, is one of those
fortunate girls to whom success has come in the hey-
-^ dey of her youth, without a struggle. It is not meant
by this that she has not had to work. Far from it! She is
the hardest sort of worker. But her career before the public
has not been beset with _
the hardships that so
many of those who
have arrived like to
talk about.
Miss Meredith comes
to the screen after an
almost meteoric flight
across the dramatic
sky's most recent
period. Born in Pitts-
burgh, less than a
score of years ago,
Lois Meredith had the
benefit of foreign trav-
el at an impressionable
age. An extended so-
journ on the Emerald
Island gave her accent
the delightful Irish fla-
vor which contributed
so much to Miss Mere-
dith's recent success in
"Peg O' My Heart."
On a recent trip
east, H. M. Horkheim-
er, president and gen-
eral manager of Bal-
boa, chanced to s&e a
photoplay in which
Lois Meredith was playing the lead. Her winsome per-
sonality and bright manner impressed the producer as hav-
ing wonderful possibilities. When it came to signing a
contract, it was found that, on account of her youth, it was
necessary for Miss Meredith's mother to sign to make the
document legal.
While she has filled several screen engagements during
the last six months, none of the silent plays have been such
as to give Miss Meredith's dramatic ability full scope. For
this reason, President Horkheimer is having a number of
scenarios specially built for her by well-known writers.
Lois Meredith.
J. GUNNIS-DAVIS ASSISTING EDWIN MIDDLETON.
In the making of the Gaumont five-reel feature, "The
Haunted Manor," Director Edwin Middleton is being as-
sisted liy J. Gunnis-Davis. Mr. Davis has been transferred
from the Gaumont Company which has been making "I
Accuse," In tlie latter production, which has now been
completed, Alexander Gaden is the star. It will be re-
leased as a Mutual Masterpicture Feb. 21. "The Haunted
Manor" will follow "According to Law" as a Gaumont
March release. It will be seen on the screen Feb. 20.
TO MR. AND MRS. KARGER— A SON.
Frederick M. Karger is Metro's newest favorite. He ar-
rived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Karger on Feb.
13, and Rolfe Photoplays. Inc., of which Mr, Karger is
the general manager, is now figuring out a carnival, fete
or route to celebrate the advent of a new Karger, It is
reported from the Kar,ger home that Frederick is a ten-reel
feature subject or, in other parlance, a ten-pound boy.
Metro is buying silver cups, rattles, spoons and teething
rings.
Mr. Theater Manager: Permit us to suggest a second
careful reading of article on Page 1271, by IV. Stephen
Bush, "Your Best Friend Is Your House." You imll then
read it a third time. IT IS WORTH CONSIDERA-
TION.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1457
Universal Heights Busy
Facilities of New Studio Work Great Improvement in Pro-
duction— A Long List Cited.
WITH a dozen directors at work on tlie great stage,
Universal Heights, New Jersey, is today in point of
footage produced and number of directors working
the most active of all Eastern studios. The staff of direct-
ors, under the general direction of Producing Manager
Julius Stern, comprises the following well-known names:
Ben Wilson, Lucius Henderson, Harry C. Myers, Henry
Otto, Stuart Paton, Edwin Stevens, W. J. Kelly, Robert Hill,
William Garwood, Allan Holubar, Matt Moore and Rex
Ingram.
"The improvement in Eastern Universal pictures upon
our moving into the new studios," said Manager Stern, "was
apparent almost with the first picture there. Lighting, set-
tings, photography — there has been no question about the
improvement. I will name concrete pictures, that I invite
anyone to see, that will bear out these claims. All 'new
studio' pictures, these, from start to finish, and they rank.
I assert with the productions of any manufacturer anywhere.
"See 'The Poet's Progress,' with Matt Moore and Jane
Gail; 'The Sheriff of Pine Mountains,' with Ben Wilson and
Dorothy Phillips; 'The Girl Who Feared Daylight,' with
Mary Fuller; 'Easy Money,' 'Love's; Spasms,' 'Lathered
Truth,' 'Model Husband,' 'Hash House Heiress,' and 'Ob-
ject, Matrimony,' all with Harry Myers and Rosemary
Theby, with Violet Mersereau; 'Love's Triumph,' with Ben
Wilson and Dorothy Phillips; 'The Humming Pigeons,' with
Edith Roberts and Stanley Walpole; 'The Captain of the
Typhoon,' with King Baggot; 'Aschen Brodel,' with Ben
Wilson and Dorothy Phillips; 'The Invisible Husband,' with
Mat Moore and Jane Gail; 'Hetty Gray, Millionaire,' with
Mary Fuller; 'Elusive Isabel,' a five-reeler. with Florence
Lawrence; 'Jim Slogan,' with King Baggott; 'The Ways of
Providence.' with Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips;
'Thrown to the Lions,' a five-reeler, with Mary Fuller; 'Why
Mrs. Kentworth Lied,' with Mr. Moore, Miss Gail and
Augustus Phillips; 'Held for Damages,' with Harry Benham
and Edna Pendleton: 'The Experiment,' a five-reeler. with
Violet Mersereau; 'The Unconventional Girl,' with Edith
Roberts, Stanley Walpole and Sydell Dowling; 'The Blind
Man Who Saw,' with Ben Wilson, Clara Byers and Joe
Girard, and 'Behind the Curtain,' with Dorothy Phillips and
Allan Holubar. These are given in their general order of
production, which will be their general order of release. See
any of them or see all of them; they all show the quality
advance that Universal Heights has brought to Eastern
production.
"Since coming to the Universal Heights studio, we have
tripled our scenario staff.. We believe we have the best
scenario brains in the East in the enlarged department. We
have augmented our acting staff, too. In the past few weeks
I have engaged for Eastern productions Harry Millarde. of
the Kalem, Sidney Bracy, of the Thanhouser, Stanley Wal-
pole. of the Bolair, Lionel Adams, of the Vitagraph, and
Augustus Phillips, of the Edison — stars, every one! I be-
lieve that in these engagements. Universal Heights has taken
on more high-priced actors than have all the other Eastern
studios combined in the same space of time. We have per-
fect facilities, the best players, the most notable directors
and the largest staff of the East. And the result is pictures
that we are not afraid to name in bulk and ask the whole
world to inspect."
William Garwood, who starred in pictures produced at
the Universal studio in Coytesville, New Jersey, and then
made the long hike to Universal City to be featured in the
"Journal of Lord John" series under the direction of E. J.
Le Saint, has returned to the Eastern Universal. He will
both direct and act at Universal Heights. Manager Julius
Stern has been awaiting Garwood's return with some eager-
ness, having accumulated a number of typical Garwood
stories while the star was under "loan" to Universal City.
RICHARD GARRICK'S COMPANY IN EVERGLADES.
Richard Garrick, supervising director of Gaumont stock
companies at Jacksonville, Fla., is himself directing Miss
Mildred Gregory in the five-reel feature, ".\ccording to
Law." Mr. Garrick is a great lover of out-door life, and in
directing this play he has ample opportunity to live close to
nature. Miss Gregory and the players prominent in her
support are just finishing a sojourn of two weeks in the
Florida Everglades. Those in the party are Howard Hall,
Alan Robinson, Albert Mackling and Helen Marten.
Mutual Program
Notable Masterpictures and Many Shorter Subjects Sched-
uled for the Week of February 28.
TWO Mutual Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition, from
the studios of the Horsley company will be included
in the three Mutual Masterpictures, De Luxe Edition,
three-reel feature releases of the Mutual Film Corporation
for the week of Feb. 28. On Monday, "A Law Unto Him-
self," a western picture featuring Crane Wilbur, and on
March 4, Friday, a drama featuring Margaret Gibson en-
titled "The Heart of Tara" will be released. The third Mu-
tual Masterpicture, De Luxe Edition for that week will be
"Embers," an offering from the American Film Company's
studios in which Arthur Maude and Constance Crawley
play the leads.
"A Law Unto Himself" gives Crane Wilbur an oppor-
tunity to display his versatility in two very different roles.
For one, he creates a new type for the screen — that of a
"gentleman sheriff." The story is strong and well built, and
gives scope for real subtlety of acting, as well as for sweeping
action, the background of the hills and mountains of the
West offered opportunities for picturesque photography,
with the result that "A Law Unto Himself" has some ex-
traordinary scenes.
"The Heart of Tara" offers a vastly different locale from
that pictured in the other Horsley feature. This picture has
the color and picturesqueness of India as its background.
The story centers around the love affair of a young English
army officer and a Harem favorite, later, the love affair of
the captain's daughter and the vengeful plot of an Indian
Rajah to kill the two. Margaret Gibson, only recently
raised to stardom, proves the confidence of the Horsley
company in her ability, in this picture of the Orient. Her
role requires emotional ability, quick understanding arid
versatility. William Clifford, who plays the role of the
English army officer, is at his best in the "Heart of Tara."
"Embers," the American feature of March 2, is an intensive
study of human emotions, although there is action of a sus-
tained quality, which keeps the interest of the spectators to
the very end. The drama is founded on the difference be-
tween love which is physical and love which is spiritual.
Arthur Maude and Constance Crawley are the leads in
this picture. Nell Franzen plays the part of the thought-
less girl.
The three-reel feature issuing from the Mutual exchanges
during the same week are "The Happy Masqueraders,"
"What Doris Did" and "Margy of the Foothills." "The
Happy Masqueraders" in an American drama, featuring
Winifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen. It is a study in
happiness. A wealthy young clubman contends that happi-
ness comes from within, and changes places with a cab man
for a number of months, to the proof of his theory. In
support of Miss Greenwood and Mr. Coxen are George
Fields, Charles Newton, Dodo Newton and Ward Mc-
.\llister. The picture was directed by Thomas Richetts.
"What Doris Did," is a Thanhouser three-reel picture,
telling the story of Doris Grey, the pretty star who jumped
into fame over night, because she was the prettiest girl at
the Boston exhibitors' ball.
Art Acord and Di.vie Stratton play the leading roles in
"Margy of the Foothills," the Mustang release of March 3.
The plot is typically western, and the picture is filled with
thrilling adventure and with real heart interest. Lawrence
Peyton, Joe Massey and Claude Cooper introduces the
week's comedy output.
"Johnny's Jumble," featuring Carol Halloway and John
Sheehan will be the "Beauty" release of Wednesday, as
will "Dad's College Widow," featuring the same comedians
be the "Beauty" comedy of Sunday, March 5.
The second "Falstaff" release of the week will be "Maud
Muller Modernized," with Riley Chamberlin and Louise
Emerald Bates in the leads.
George Ovey, the popular Horsley star of "Cub" come-
dies, will appear in "The Desperate Chance" on Friday.
The "Vogue" funny pictures of Thursday and Sunday have
not yet been titled.
Mutual Weekly, No. 61, and the Gaumont split-reel scenic
and cartoon comes, "See America First and Keeping Up
With the Joneses" complete the week's output of Mutual
pictures. 'The former appears on Thursday, the latter on
Sunday.
Beg Pardon, Mr. Exhibitor, hut did you read the De-
partment of "Advertising for Exhibitors" in last issue,
especially Page 1292? Also did you note Mr. Bush's
article on Page 1271?
WORTH A SECOND READING.
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Man-h 4, 1916
Exhibitors Criticize Censorship Advocates
Reply Made by Arthur H. Spiegel Breathes Indefinite Hopes
— W. W. Hodkinson Concurs.
ARTHUR H. SPIEGEL, President of the Equitable Mo-
tion Pictures Corporation and General Manager of
the World Film Corporation, is the recipient, this
week, on behalf of his companies, of the following official
notification from the International Motion Picture Asso-
ciation of Illinois.
Immediately upon receipt of this notification, Mr. Spiegel
went into executive session with W. W. Hodkinson of the
Paramount Pictures Corporation, who represents the Para-
mount interests of the pro-censorship controversy, with the
result that the following correspondence ensued:
LETTER TO MR. SPIEGEL:
Chicago. Feb. 9, 1916.
Equitable Motion Pictures Corp.. 130 ■^. 46th street, New York, N. Y. :
Gentlemen ; At the last regular meeting of the Moving Picture Ex-
hibitors' Association of Illinois, held Friday, Feb. 4tb, at which time
the annual election of officers took place, the following resolution
was unanimously passed by a very large and representative gathering
of exhibitors.
"That we, the Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association of Illinois, de-
sire to go on record as unalterably opposed to any form of legalized
censorship, national or otherwise, and that we most heartily disapprove
of the recent attitude of the Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation, as
well as the Metro and Paramount, in their endorsement of and favor-
ing legal censorship."
The secretary was instructed to forward a copy of the above reso-
lution to the Feature Film Companies in question, and also the trade
papers. Yours truly,
MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITORS' ASSOCTIATION, Illinois.
By J. H. FRUNDT, President.
By SIDNEY SMITH, Secretary.
Mr. Spiegel responded, after his conference with Mr. Hod-
kinson, as follows:
February 14, 1916.
Motion Picture Exhibitors' Assn., Illinois, 57 E. Van Buren street,
Chicago, 111. :
Gentlemen : We have carefully noted the contents of your communi-
cation of the 9ti inst.
We regret that the attitude of our company as well as that of the
Paramount and Metro has met with the disapproval of your Associa-
tion ; but we wish to assure you that, in our opinion, our action will
ultimately result to the best interests of everybody engaged in the mo-
tion picture industry.
The companies mentioned in your letter who have expressed them-
selves as being in favor of proper national censorship gave this ques-
tion most serious and thoughtful consideration before arriving at any
definite conclusion, and our final decision was based on the fact that
proper national censorship would surely finally result in great benefits
for producers, distributors and exhibitors. We are striving to promote
the best interests of this industry and to establish its permanency. We
know and ycu know that there is a certain class of pictures being
produced to-day which is objectionable not only to the exhibitor but to
his patrons, and pictur(^ of this character should be suppressed solely
because their suppression will surely work for the best interests of
the industry.
The motion picture industry, as an industry, has thrived simply be-
cause the motion picture theater is a place for the masses — for men.
women and children. But when a certain kind of picture is produced
which will surely result in keeping men, women and children out of
the theaters, then it is quite evident to every one that the Industry
will be seriously harmed.
It is hoped and desired that proper national censorship will do away
with a class of productions that is bound to ultimately create havoc in
the business. And it is further believed that once we have proper
national censorship, all other forms of State and Municipal censorstiip
will be finally abolished.
We, and I think I may state the other producers mentioned In your
communication, are opposed to State Censorship, as we think it unfair
and unwarranted ; but we realize the urgent necessity for National
Censorship — first, because it is bound to result in our general good :
and. secondly, because we feel that once we have proper national cen-
sorship, it will be a stepping stone to the complete abolishment of all
forms of State Censorship.
In conclusion, we wish to assure you that our sole purposes in this
entire matter is to create a condition which will finally result for the
best interests of every one engaged in this industry.
Very truly yours,
WORLD FILM CORPORATION,
(Signed) ARTHUR H. SPIEGEL,
General Manager.
Mr. Hodkinson's endorsement of Mr. Spiegel's response to
the Illinois Association is given herewith:
February 17. 1916.
Mr. Arthur H. Spiegel.
World Film Corporation,
130 West 4nth Street, New York City.
My Dear Mr. Spiegel : I have read and return herewith your let-
ter dated the 14th, addressed to the Motion Picture Exhibitors' Asso-
ciation at Chicago which is in answer to their letter of the 9th, ad-
dressed to you.
I think it Is a very comprehensive and good answer and trust that
you will send it as It is.
With kindest regards.
Tours very truly,
(Signed) W. W. HODKINSON.
Further than the above correspondence, Mr. Spiegel would
not commit himself on any of the statements contained in
his letter to the Illinois Association.
Actors Fun(i Starts Strong
Theaters in Los Angeles Among Early Contributors — Mayors
of Cities Endorse Project.
THE campaign of the allied movmg picture interests to
raise $500,000 for the Actors Fund of America in fifteen
weeks, inaugurated a little more than a week ago, has al-
ready reached nation-wide proportions under the energetic
direction of Samuel Goldfish, chairman of the e.xecutive com-
mittee.
From coast to coast theater proprietors, stars of the studios
and the humbler members of the film industry have responded
to the call with enthusiastic spontan';ity. Individual offerings
have begun to reach Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, treasur-
er, at the ofifices of the finance committee in Locust avenue,
Brooklyn.
Los Angeles, heart of the producing field, sent in $2,S00 last
week. Preliminary benefits were held in twenty-two moving
picture, vaudeville and legitimate theaters for three days. De
Wolf Hopper, Theodore Roberts, Victor Moore and other
favorites of screen and stage made personal appearances be-
fore audiences which taxed the capacities of the amusement
places and were in hearty sympathy with the spirit of the
occasion.
From all over the country mayors of municipalities are ac-
cepting the invitation of the film men to co-operate with
them to make Monday, May 15, a day unprecedented in the
history of theater patronage and popularity. Every one of
the 20,000 picture playhouse proprietors will donate a share
of receipts to the fund on that, the final, culminating day of
the whirlwind campaign. Maj or James M. Curley. of Boston,
and Mayor Clifford B. Wilion, of Bridgeport, recently sent
letters assuring enthusiastic suppor .
Although Monday, May 15, has been officially fixed upon
as "National Tribute Day," many picture house proprietors
have been unable to restrain their benevolent in pulses. They
have written to the headquarters of the campaigners at 30
East Forty-second street, of their intention to make the day
a notable one, but, not content with the single day benefit,
will share receipts with the Actors Fund of America on an-
other and earlier day as well. Beginning early in March, it
seems assured that the fund will be the continuous recipient
of monies from theaters, great and small, in all parts of the
United States.
Marcus Loew ha^s the distinction of being first in the held
to publicly endorse the philanthropic crusade and to put
his chain of seventy vaudeville and picture theaters at the ser-
vice of the fund on May 15. Hardly was the movement under
way when he announced that he would donate ten per cent,
of the gross receipts of all his theaters which exclusively dis-
play moving pictures, and five per cent, of the day's revenue
in playhouses which combine vaudeville and pictures.
Mr. Loew spoke in commendatory terms of the movement
and promised his active and continuous co-operation to make
the day a sensational record-breaker.
From the offices of the campaigners a vast amount of cor-
respondence and literature is being disseminated to all cor-
ners of the country. It is the avowed intention to get in
touch with every person remotely or intimately associated
with the motion picture business in order to enlist interest
and secure an optional donation.
Walter Moore, of the H. C. Minor Lithographing Com-
pany, has been appointed chairman of the General Committee
of Lithographing and Bill Posting of the work. Mr. Moore
will name his own committee of ten. The concerns in that
line of industry will be furnished with publicity material and
petitions, and it is expected that under his able direction
every employe in the lithographing and bill posting field,
which is adjacent to the motion picture field and is practi-
cally a part of it, will take a personal interest in the pro-
ject.
CANADIAN SCHOOL ADOPTS MOVING PICTURES.
The Provencher School in Winnipeg, tinder the direction
of Brother Joseph, have adopted films in the teaching of
such subjects as natural history and geography. The first
lesson given through the new medium, when the entire
school assembled in the auditorium, consisted of studies of
ants, spiders and other insects. The sub-titles of the films
were supplemented with explanations given by the instruct-
ors. The experiment was announced as being fully satis-
factory. A Simplex projection machine has been purchased
and films will be rented from local exchanges at regular in-
tervals.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1459
Modern Theater Construction*
An Ideal Type of Small Motion Picture Theater.
By Edward Barnard Kinsila.
Article VI.
THE previous articles on Modern Theater Construc-
tion have all dealt exhaustively with the erection of
large and medium sized playhouses, suitable for mo-
tion picture display, without particular reference to the small-
er sized and more plentiful picture houses that have sprung
up like mushrooms on a damp morning throughout the
entire country.
These small theaters represent the great majority of the
25.000 playhouses devoted to the exhibition of motion pic-
tures, admissions to which alone total over a million dollars
daily. Such theaters are more frequently built in small
towns, where there are no architects, or at best, no archi-
tects equipped with a knowledge of theater requirements.
Small Theaters Should Also Be Comfortable.
The small theater should be provided with the same facil-
ities for comfort as the larger one. The same psychological
elements prevail there that tend to induce amusement and
satisfaction of the minds of the patrons. The provisions of
ample cloak rooms and sufficient wide space between the
seat rows to permit free passage without causing those
already seated to arise, is particularly essential. An absence
of glaring light for illumination, and a proper supply of
stage settings, a combination that permits an attractive
display of comedy pictures in a brilliantly lighted auditorium
and dramatic ones in a moderately dimmed light, add as
much to the illusion in a small theater as in a more preten-
tious one.
The addition of individual coat lockers, or the installation
of a system of tiny electric bulbs to indicate vacant seats,
or the illumination of balcony steps to avoid patrons from
stumbling on their way to their places, are all features as
desiraljle in a small house as in a larger one.
Waiting Room Often a Useful Innovation. ^^^
Frequently a small theatre is wide enough to permit of
the introduction of an entrance lobby at the ground level
with the stage above it, entrance to the auditorium being
gained by two series of a few steps each on either side of
the stage, as described and illustrated in the previous article.
Such construction would naturally add to the capacity and
in addition would permit of a half basement underneath the
auditorium that would contain ample cloak room space and
a commodious waiting room, where late comers could be
amused witli comedy or current topic pictures while await-
ing an intermission in the regular prograin of the auditorium
above.
No Balcony for Small Theaters Preferred.
If the size of the plot will permit enough comfortable
seating space on the ground floor, it is decidedly preferable
to build without a balcony. If the building be long and nar-
row, it can never have the appearance of a regulation thea-
ter, often essential for purposes of pure illusion. Why not
attack the problem boldly, and construct the edifice as an
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Assembly Hall, without any attempt to simulate a regula-
tion theater? Ordinarily a balcony in such a house is a
bad financial investment, because of the popular prejudice
existing in this country against balcony seats. A gallery
installation involves the loss of valuable seating space on
the main floor for stairways. A large assembly hall with-
out a balcony would also give greater opportunities for archi-
tectural grace.
The European has not the same ill feeling against the
balcony as exists in America. There balcony seats are the
choice places and demand the highest price, probably be-
cause they are remote from the stage and have less ten-
dency to tire the eyes. In England the objection to climb-
ing stairs is overcome because the orchestra stalls are down
stairs below ground, while the balcony stalls are more nearly
on the street level. On the continent, however, motion
theater patrons prefer to ascend an additional flight of stairs
to the balcony and pay more for their seats in that location.
Vain attempts have been made in this country to instill
the same choice among motion picture patrons in this cotm-
try. Such efforts have invariably met with failure. There
seems to exist in America a deep rooted dislike for climbing
stairs of any kind.
No Necessity for Resemblance to Regular Theater.
Not only is it better to construct a long, narrow theater
that bears no resemblance to a regulation theater without a
balcony, but other features necessary to a dramatic theater
may also be eliminated. There need be no thought with
a small theater as to the simplicity of design. Its patrons
are not fastidious in their taste, and usually prefer something
more bizarre and fanciful. The best examples of this type
of architecture and decoration are found in the Byzantine.
Egyptian, Assyrian and some forms of the Greek and Roman
orders. Most of these types furnish an exceedingly attrac-
tive design for the exterior, which serves as a bally-hoo for
the show itself. The designs while offering gayety to the
eye. if pure, are refined art of the highest kind.
Egyptian Order of Architecttire.
In the present instance I have selected the Egyptian
style of architecture. An Egyptian front with tapering pil-
asters at either side of the small stores and two richly
decorated Egyptian columns on each side of the open lobby,
with a round ticket kiosk in its center, forms a most attrac-
tive entrance. The fanciful Egyptian figures painted in
bright primary colors on the walls, pilasters and columns,
with corresponding gaudy decorations on the entablature and
deep outwardly rounded cornice above, present an unusual
and interesting aspect that can hardly be surpassed.
The Land Plot.
The theater here shown is designed for a plot fifty feet
wide and one hundred and twenty-five deep, with a seating
capacity for six hundred persons, and space for two small
stores on each side of the main entrance. The seat rows
are arranged three feet from back to back to permit free
passage without the necessity of seated patrons arising, a
provision that is absolutely essential in any theater.
A Balcony Included.
A balcony has been included in order to increase the capac-
ity so as to comfortably seat six hundred people, the cus-
tomary number for small theaters. The twenty-one rows
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downstairs seat about 400, while the six rows in the balconj'
accommodate about 200 more. Allowance downstairs of
twelve feet, and six feet upstairs is made for standees back
of the last row of seats. The orchestra pit for the music
is sunken out of sight, as in the larger theaters.
The Stage.
Ample depth of stage is allowed for the installation of a
shadow box effect for the screen, which is placed between
the supporting columns of an Egyptian arch elevated over
a series of broad steps at the rear of the stage. A light
blue circular domed canopy, mounted on uprights, with
headroom beneath, encircles the arch at the rear. Upon
this plain sky surface all manner of cloud or storm effects
may be introduced between the showing of pictures.
The distance between the screen and the proscenium arch
gives the desired shadow box effect when the stage is dark-
Interior Perspective of Theater.
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ened for the projection of the picture, and permits the entire
auditorium to be brilliantly lighted while a comedy picture
is being displayed, or dimly illuminated during the exhibi-
tion of a dramatic picture, without the light from the audi-
torium affecting the picture in any way.
The theater should never be entirely dark, and while
comedy pictures are being show-n it is much better to have
the lights all up. Laughter is contagious and patrons are
bound to laugh when .hey see their neighbors enjoying the
fun. No amount of light in the auditorium can materially
affect the picture on a thoroughly darkened stage, where re-
flected or indirect lighting in the auditorium is employed.
The picture is only affected by direct light rays that reach
the screen.
Concealed Lighting.
The illumination of the auditorium is intended to be
entirely by tubular incandescent lamps of large diameter hid-
den in continuous rows behind the upper cornice, with their
light rays indirectly reflected from the large curved cove in
the ceiling. Regular electric dimmers are to be employed
to reduce this light suddenly or gradually as desired.
Different Theaters Require Special Consideration.
The subject of Modern Theater Construction in these ar-
ticles has of necessity been treated more or less in a semi-
general manner. All of the known requirements of a modern
theater and many original suggestions have been dealt with.
Varying conditions may often affect their installation.
The size and position of the land plot and its disposal, local
legal ordinances, and fixed conditions always materially gov-
ern theater problems. Special conditions require specific
treatment. Two theatrical projects are rarely the same. The
duty of erecting a theater always calls for a specialist in
that line of construction. It is always better to leave it to
the expert.
My aim in penning these articles and diagrams has been
to concisely illustrate the essential requirements of a first
class theater, indicating occasionally commonly practiced
faults to be avoided, always clearly stating my reasons for
such elimination. If I have materially accomplished any-
thing that will tend toward bettering existing conditions, I
am truly thankful.
NEW THEATER FOR LOS ANGELES.
The Palace Amusement Company, of Los Angeles, owning
and operating the Palace of Pictures, will open a new theater.
It is to be called the "Palace Theater," and will be housed in
the building formerly known as the Chocolate Den on Seventh
street, between Hill and Broadway. The place will be trans-
formed into a first class photoplay house, with a seating
capacity of seven hundred. A large pipe organ will be in-
stalled and first run features will be shown. The
first film to be shown will probably be "The Island of Sur-
prise," the Vitagraph feature from Cyrus Townsend Brady's
well known story. C. W. Nouls is the president of the
Palace Amusement Company, and Dr. H. B. Breckwedel is
secretary and treasurer of the corporation. Dr. Breckwedel
will act as general manager of the theater. The present
Palace of Pictures will be closed.
LUBIN COMPANY BACK FROM SOUTH.
Nance O'Neil and a company of thirty players under the
direction of Edgar Lewis has returned from Thomas-
ville, Ga., where they have been for the last three weeks
busily engaged 'in making the exterior scenes for "Fires of
St. John," a future V-L-S-E release, adapted for the screen
by Alfred Hickman, from the play of the same name by
Hermann Sudermann.
When "Fires of St. John" is released Miss O'Neil will be
seen in the dual role of Marika, the daughter, and Zirah,
her gypsy mother. Edgar Lewis, who is directing the pic-
ture, is enthusiastic over the success of his southern trip
and gives his opinion that it will surpass any picture he
has ever made.
AUSTRALIAN NOTE.
Waddington's, Ltd., has secured the lease of the Strand
theater, which was completed a short time ago. It is one
of the best shows in Sydney, and seats over 1,000 persons.
The new management will show Paramount features.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Among the Picture Theaters
News and Views of Photoplay Houses Everywhere
1461
MAJESTIC THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY.
This Photoplay House Has Ornate and Beautiful Entrance —
Interior Also Very Handsome — Has Seating Accom-
modations for 1,200 — Managed by L. J. Dittmar.
PRE-EMINENCE has been the watchword of the Ma-
jestic Amusement Company of Louisville, Ky., which
far a number of years has been one of the most suc-
cessful moving picture concerns in the country. The com-
pany operates the Majestic theater which has one of the
most elaborate entrances in the country. The interior of this
theater is also very ornate throughout. In the summer of
1908 L. J. Dittmar, George G. Fetter, R. S. Brown, Charles
H. Bohmer and A. P. Barnard organized tlie Majestic
Amusement Company with a capital stock of $15,000. Sev-
eral buildings were torn down at 546-548 Fourth avenue, and
a theater erected. This first house had a seating capacity
of 650 persons, was at
that time the largest in
the state, and one of
the largest in the coun-
try. The investment
represented an outlay
of appro.ximately $20-
000.
This first house was
erected on a lot 32x140
feet. The stage was
thirty feet deep, and
the screen was placed
at the front of th'j
stage. For the first
three years the pic-
tures were projected
from the rear of the
screen. False boxes
were provided at each
side of the stage for
singers. The house
was completed and
opened on Christmas
Day of 1908. From
Christmas Day until
September 1909. the
theater just about
broke even, but a
change came along
about that time in the
film supply world, and
with only first-run pictures the house began to pay, and
has been a big paying investment ever since.
In 1911 the company took in forty-three feet of land ad-
joining, and decided to build a new house on the property
which now is 75x200 feet. The new theater was built over
and around the old one, only three weeks actual loss of
box receipts being recorded, as the shows went right along
in the old house, until it was closed, dismantled and carried
out from under the roof of the new house. In building the
new house the lobby entrance was built thirty-two feet
wide, extending back a distance of fifty feet. Forty-three
feet of the frontage was cut into two stores, fifty feet deep,
and extending back from the street even with the lobby,
making the auditorium proper the same width and depth
throughout, that being 70x130 feet, five feet having been cut
ofif on the south side for a passage back to the alley. Two
side exits open directly into this passageway, while there
are two five-foot exits at the rear, on each side of the stage.
At the entrance of the house are two large doors used for
entrance and exit, giving the theater a total of six wide
exits.
The construction of the building is fireproof throughout,
the walls being of steel and brick, while the roof is sup-
ported on heavy steel beams. The floor of the building is
of concrete, with a wood covering. The stage opening is
35x30 feet, and the stage is thirty feet deep. The heating
and ventilating system of the building, while simple, has
proven very effective. Several ventilators, of large size,
open directly to the outside air near the floor. Other ven-
tilators are placed in the ceiling to carry the stale air from
Louis J. Dittmar.
the building. Two large exhaust fans are placed in the
ceiling. In the matter of heat, a large steam boiler in the
basement supplies steam to radiators in various parts of the
building. To the left of the lobby, and at the back of the
auditorium is a large and commodious dressing room for
women while a lavatory for men is provided at the side of
the lobby. Lighting is secured through the indirect type of
fixtures, suspended from the ceiling, and small side lights
placed at regular intervals above the wainscoting.
This company was one of the first to use wide and com-
fortable seats. The theater is now equipped with 1,200 seats,
which range from 19 to 22 inches in width, and which are
set thirty-two inches from back to back. These seats are
upholstered in black leather, the wood being of mahogany,
with metal supports. The seats are divided into three sec-
tions, with aisles between the sections and on each side of
tlie outer rows of seats. A cross aisle extends across the
theater at the central exit. With these many five foot aisles
Majestic Theater, Louisville, Ky.
and numerous exits, the theater is about as safe from fire
or panic as it is possible to build one. The interior of the
theater is finished in the French Renaissance style of ar-
chitecture. The ceiling beams are highly ornamental, being
finished in figured or modeled plaster. The wall panels are
also finished in decorative plaster work. The color scheme
is carried out in cream and old rose throughout, while what
little woodwork is to be seen is mahogany.
Directly behind the last row of seats an ornamental rail-
ing of brass has been placed. This railing is fitted into
handsomely carved mahogany posts and was recently
erected to prevent people sitting in the last row from being
annoyed by less fortunate patrons who happened to be
standing at the rear of the auditorium where there is a clear
space of twelve feet across the house. Although the the-
ater is equipped with a deep stage, the screen is set at the
front of the stage opening. The throw is 130 feet, the
picture being 15x20. Two Simplex motor-driven machines
are used. During 1912 a special machine was used for Kine-
macolor productions which were added to the program.
When the theater was reconstructed in 1911 the capital
stock of the corporation was increased to ?30,000, each
stockholder taking his part of the issue according to the
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MarLh 4, 1^16
amount of stock already held. The new building cost about
$50,000, in addition to such supplies and equipment as were
transferred from the old house. The building was erected
on leased ground, the land being leased for a period of
twenty years from 1911. In January, 1913, the capital stock
was increased to $150,000, giving the corporation plenty of
capital with which to handle its business with ease. In 1915
it was decided that a more ornate entrance should be erected
and one designed along the French Renaissance type, in
keeping with the interior of the house, was built. The floor
and certain portions of the arch were composed of Rook-
wood and Alhambra tile, two of the most expensive tiles
produced. Figured plaster was also largely used in carry-
ing out the entrance decorations which are finished in the
general color scheme of blue and cream and high lighting
gold. The box office, which was of white marble, was al-
lowed to remain in its old place, but the marble was taken
of the exchange game, as Cincinnati, Indianapolis. St. Louis
and Atlanta are able to reach a larger territory.
Interior of Majestic Theater, Louisville, Ky.
out and the new box is of tile. Handsome, large, oil paint-
ings have been placed in special frames, one over each of
the doors leading into the lobby. Myriads of small lights
are hidden in the various fancy figures worked out in the
plaster, and six small lighting standards, supporting four
white globes, are placed around the interior of the entrance.
The exterior of the building is of stucco and v.hite enamel
brick. Since the opening of the new house in 1911 a Hun-
garian orchestra of si.x pieces has been employed constantly.
In operating the house Manager L. J. Dittmar has a force of
twenty-four assistants to aid in the various departments.
In the way of publicity the theater uses a great deal of
local newspaper space, but does not go in to any extent on
circular advertising, contests, or any of the hundred and one
stunts used by many exhibitors in their attempts to get
business. Admission prices at the theater have always been
ten cents for adults and five cents for children. However,
Mr. Dittmar and other leading exhibitors have been dis-
cussing for some time the advisability of increasing night
prices for the double purpose of getting a larger afternoon
attendance and of relieving the congestion in the evening.
While it is not generally known, Louis Dittmar came to
Louisville, direct from Germany, at the age of eight years.
After receiving a liberal education in the Louisville schools
he entered the wholesale shoe business as a traveling sales-
man, representing a number of lines of Cincinnati and other
manufacturers in Louisville and on the road. He retired
from the shoe game early in 1908 when he became interested
inmoving pictures, the Majestic being his first venture. At
thistime he is president of the Louisville Photoplay .Asso-
ciation, and of the Moving Picture Exhibitors League,
Branch No. 7, of Kentucky, having been at the head of the
latter organization for some time. He is also a director and
one of the organizers of the leading Theaters' Circuit. Inc.,
which was recently organized in New York, by a number of
the leading exhibitors from various parts of the country, for
the purpose of handling special features for members of the
organization and other exhibitors throughout the country.
An exchange will probably be established at Indianapolis
to handle films in the vicinity of Louisville. While Louis-
ville is one of the leading exhibiting cities it has never been
an exchange center, shipping facilities having kept it out
LYRIC THEATER, BLACKSBURG, VA.
Small House in Small Town Does Good Business With
Admission Prices of 10 and 20 Cents.
THE accompanying illustrations are views of the Lyric
theater at Blacksburg, \a., taken before and after
renovation. The small picture shows the condition
and appearance of the house when J. A. Karnes purchased
it; the big picture conveys the state of the theater after it
had been subjected to a complete remodeling by the owner.
The marked improvement is manifested in the contrast, and
the renovated struc-
ture gives a hundred
per cent, more credit
not only to the town
of Blacksburg. but to
the motion picture in-
dustry in general. Mr.
Karnes bought the Lyr-
ic from Argubrite &
Vauter on June 25,
1915. He began making
improvements in the
structure immediately.
In the old theater the
seats were on a floor
which was level and
there was much cran-
ing of necks to see the
screen. Mr. Karnes
had the floor inclined to
such a degree that a
clear view of the pic-
ture can be had from any seat in the house. The operating
room was rearranged and made fireproof and a new Power's
6a machine was installed. Mr. Karnes spent $650 in making
the improvements in his theater.
The seating capacity of the Lyric is not large; there arc
just 200 seats. The house is opened at 4:30 and closes at
9:30. The admission prices are 5 and 10 cents, except on
Saturday, which is a special feature day, when the prices
are 10 and 20 cents. Mr. Karnes says that business with
him has been very good since he purchased the Lyric. On
Monday, Wednesday and Friday the program is made up
View of the Lyric Theater,
Blacksburg, Va., Before
Renovation.
Lyric Theater, Blacksburg, Va., After Renovation.
of General Film Company pictures; on Tuesday, the Pathe
serial, "Neal of the Navy," is booked; on Thursday, "The
Red Circle," another Pathe serial, is shown; on Saturday,
Metro pictures make up the bill.
Another element in the conduct of the Lyric which re--
dounds to the credit of the management is the display of
posters. As can be seen from the large photograph, these
are not strewn all over the entrance and pasted on every
available space on the exterior, a pernicious habit with some
exhibitors; but they are arranged in accordance with the
limit of the proper space obtainable. The exterior is ade-
quately illuminated with incandescent lights. The Lyric
has been in existence for five years. Mr. Karnes, while
actively engaged in the picture business for only one year,
has been following the strides of the industry for a number of
years. He is, consequently, equipped with knowledge to en-
able him to run an up-to-date moving picture house.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
146;^
COLISEUM THEATER, SEATTLE, WASH.
Interior Decorations and Furnishings Done in Ancient
Byzantine — Big and Costly Symbolical Paintings and
Mosaics Add to the Embellishments — Smoking-Room
Turkish in Design, While Women's Parlor Is
Beautiful in Its French Gray and Ivory.
THE Coliseum theater, Seattle, Wash., which cost a half
million in construction alone, was dedicated on Satur-
day, January 8. Long before the opening hour, the
streets were jammed in front of the theater by a crowd eager
to get a glimpse of the magnificent interior. The beauty of
the exterior had won the admiration of the entire city long
before the interior appointments were completed. The
theater has a seating capacity of 2,500. Of a solid, brilliant
white terra cotta exterior, profusely lighted with the new-
est type of electrical display, the Coliseum looms up at night
like a bright gem.
The interior decorations and furnishings are a novel, color-
ful combination of the ancient Byzantine, relieved by inlaid
designs, softened by the gray and black tones of velvet.
The carpets are mosaic. The color scheme throughout repre-
sents the strong, though subdued tones of the Levant. .-V
great panel directly over the proscenium arch has for its
central feature a painting, 14 by 24 feet in size, representing
one of Egypt's fighting Pharaohs reclining under the royal
Coliseum Theater, Seattle, Wash.
canopy on a starlit night, after a particularly disastrous day
for his troops in the field, and seeks solace in the music of
the harpsichord of the period, in the hands of a slave at-
tendant.
The surrounding setting for this feature consists of myri-
ads of colored Mosaics in elaborate design, and the sky has
added the feature of an astronomically correct twinkling
star field. In triangles to the left and right of the sounding-
board are two great paintings representing legends of the
reign of Queen Cleopatra. The one to the right shows
Cleopatra receiving gifts from Mark .\ntony whose galleys
ride at anchor in the harbor of .Alexandria. To the left,
Cleopatra is shown in her desire for a dramatic e.xit from
life, trying out various poisons on her unfortunate slaves.
Directly above the sounding-board are three long ceiling
panels, Egyptian in design, purely ornamental, executed in
transparent glaze colors on a background of gold, and lighted
by three great, specially designed electroliers. The three-
domed ceilings to the rear of the above are executed in
arched hands of Mosaics in fields of rich blue tiling. The
paneled ceilings of the balcony, mezzanine, foyer and lobbies
are decorated likewise in specially designed patterns of
Mosaics.
The mezzanine, containing the loges, the ramp with its
inclined planes and the promenade, is decorated on a field
of Bagdad red in the most elaborate manner in panels and
friezes of many-colored Mosaic designs, the ornamental
metal work in wrought iron being flat black and gold. The
smoking-room is Turkish in design and color and most
elaborate in character and detail.
An innovation in the Coliseum theater is the nursery-room
for children, decorated with pictures of characters well
known in nursery rhymes. The room represents a color
scheme of ivory and dull blue. Furniture of miniature size
for the tots adds to their comfort. The women's retiring
and rest rooms are done in shades of soft French gray and
ivory, the woodwork in ivory eggshell gloss, the wall panels
in blended green-striped silk, edged with flat black and gold.
A Japanese maid in a quaint kimono is in attendance. The
incline leading from the main mezzanine entrance is dec-
orated in period of French Renaissance, with soft tones of
gray, the panels in figured silk with edging of black and gold,
and floral relief of Japanese wistarias. The seats are espe-
cially designed to give plenty of "knee room."
The air in the Coliseum theater is chang;ed every 90 sec-
onds and is driven out by a powerful electric motor through
a fan that measures 14 feet in diameter. In summer the air
IS ice-cooled and in winter preheated. All approaches to
the upper balcony from the main floor are inclines, doing
away with stairways. .•\n elevator, carrying 27 persons,
stops at the lower and main balcony. The interior lighting
is a distinct novelty. Instead of being indirect lighting or
concealed, the entire theater is illuminated by reflected light,
thus insuring an unusually well-lit playhouse and avoiding
any direct glare.
The Coliseum theater is operated by the Greater Theaters
Company, of which Jensen & Von Herberg have the con-
trolling interest. Jensen & Von Herberg also operate the
Liberty, Mission and Alhambra theaters in Seattle.
FRANKLIN THEATER, OAKLAND, CAL.
.\ beautiful motion picture theater is the Franklin theater,
situated at 14th and Franklin street, Oakland, Cal. It is
owned and operated by C. W. and Rex W. Midgley and M.
.\. Krueger. The Midgleys were formerly of the American
theater. Salt Lake City, Utah. The accompanying illustra-
tion of the exterior shows the handsome appearance of the
structure. The lobby walls are decorated with framed pic-
lures of the photoplayers which add a tone of dignity to the
frontal effect. The canopy extending across the sidewalk
is studded with transverse rows of incandescent lights, and
these together with the other electric lights across the cornice
in the perpendicular sign bearing the word "Triangle Plays,"
and those in the signs at each side and at the top of the
Franklin Theater, Oakland, Cal.
structure emblazing the name of the theater adequately illumi-
nate the e-xterior of the Franklin.
The theater was built a year and a half ago, and has seat-
ing accommodations for 1,000 persons. The price at matinees
is 10 cents while at evening shows IS cents is charged. The
Franklin is opened at 1 :30; a two hour entertainment is
given. Selections appropriate to the pictures are rendered
by an orchestra of six pieces and a pipe organ. Triangle
service is used, and the program is changed twice a week.
C. W. and Re.x W. Midgley are also the owners and oper-
ators of the .\lameda theater in .\lameda, Cal.
ARBOR THEATER NEARING COMPLETION.
The moving picture theater being built at North Swan and
Second streets, .-Mbany, N. Y., by William H. Buck is rapidly
nearing completion. It is contemplated that the structure
will be opened at the end of March. Mr. Buck is a popular
;;nd experienced theatrical man.
CASSIL BUILDING PHOTOPLAY HOUSE.
F. H. Cassil of Red Cloud, Neb., is building a 400-seat
moving picture theater at that town. The name of the
house will be the Orpheum, and motion pictures will be
shown five nights a week. The Orpheum will be fitted with
:i stage big enough to accommodate road shows.
MOTZ OWNER OF THE NEW GRAND.
It was stated in our issue of Feb. 12 under the depart-
ment head of "Picture Theaters Projected" that O. L. Wins-
low purchased the Bell theater at Warsaw, Ind. This is an
error, for H. M. Motz of Warsaw was the purchaser of the
photoplay house. He has thoroughly remodeled the struc-
ture and has changed the name to the New Grand.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
^S
Advertising lor Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Timquin Denies.
xIMQUIN of L. A. says He did not get the idea tor demonstrating
T the Powers 6-B from Picture Theater Advertising as hej.as useJ
"^ the idea before. He adds that he has gained some ideas from P. 1. A.
and it is a pretty fairish book that can teach Jimquin. As samples
he send in s'ome'photographs. One shows Father T^e walkm^ down
tie streets of Los Angeles on New Year's Eve '^''"^'"S a suit case
labeled '■Leaving town to-night, fare paid by the Isis theater, bpnng
near S'ixth.'^ Put this away in your file and think of .t along In
December. We would reproduce the photograph only J'i°1">°. '« .^J°\'
as good a photographer as we are, and even engravers "e entitled to a
little kindness now and then. Anyhow it seems to be one of those
wo story mannikins that are used for ballyhoo purposes, Pfovid^a ->*
a white nightie, whiskers and scythe. It makes a striking figure and at
thlt time of year a most appropriate one. Mr. Quinn seems to be
making 'Spring near Sixth" a sort of slogan for an address. It may
Teem fo be a funny slogan, but it sticks, and that is what counts.
YOU 11 probably rem'ember "Spring near Sixth" to-morrow. I Jo-Jo
try and figure out a catchy address of your own. That is a lot bettei
han 54'> South Spring. The otHer photograph shows a lobby crowd
reading some of Mr. Quinn's mail; letters from his two younger
brothers "Somewhere in France" with the Allies. Letters rom the
front are regarded with interest and make a fine lobby attraction.
And lust for good measure he sends along these Jimquins :
It keeps us up o' nights figuring out ways and means for your
better entertainment.
We know quite a bit about running this theater of yours,
but not all. Your suggestions will help.
It's sweet music in our ears to iear you say on the -way
out, "That's a GOOD show." We prefer it with the loud
pedal, too.
"0 wad some power the gittie gie us
To see oursel's as our patrons see us !"
Our business is to entertain you.
Your's to come often to be entertained.
We mind our business.
DO YOU?
If you find anything to complain about, for goodness sake
let's keep it in the family. Tell us, not the neighbors. We're
even more Interested.
A Sectional Weekly.
The Exhibitors' Weekly is the title of a new eight-page weekly news-
paper published by E. F. Dardine at Charlotte, N. C, and distributed
to every exhibitor in the Carolinas, the Virginias, Maryland. Georgia.
Florida and Eastern Tennessee. It runs about three pages of boiler-
plate and some local news, but most of the material can be had, with
more in the National publications. It is probable that a stronger appeal
would be made with a greater proportion of local news, wherein the
paper will have less competition. Still it is young yet and it takes
some time to train the exhibitor to get gossipy.
And Tom North Knows.
Picture Theater Advertising has been very generally praised, but
two notices we particularly value. One was written by George Editor
Carpenter and the other is taken from a recent V-L-S-E Pals, of
Seattle. Here it is :
Every week the Moving Picture World carries a notice on Mr.
Sargent's page. "Advertising for the Exhibitors," offering the
hook, "Picture Theater Advertising." compiled by Mr. Sargent
and published by the Moving Picture World for sale. We have
just finished reading this and are reading it again.
We think so well of it that we are going to publisli excerpts
from it from time to time in PALS. We know positively that
any exhibitor who will read this book conscientiously, not once
but a number of times, will get hundreds of dollars' worth of
the best kind of advice on the best way to conduct theaters.
Mr. Sargent has given the exhibitors of America credit for
most of the Ideas but due credit must be given him for the
excellent manner in which be has gathered the various data
and compiled It in a way that makes every page intensely in-
teresting.
We do not hesitate, in fact we urgently advise every reader
of PALS who has not already secured a copy of this book to
order one at once. It will be one of the best investments you
have ever made and you will, without a doubt, be repaid many
times over for the small Investment called for. It Is worth
many times the price asked.
We are particularly appreciative of this because It comes from a
man who knows his business thoroughly and who has demonstrated
that he knows. And It is not said merely because Mr. North wants
a mention here now and then. We've been lifting good stuff from Pals
every week and would continue to do so even though he said the book
was bad. But he likes it and advises its purchase, not because he wants
to curry favor but because, like Mr. Carpenter, he knows that it will
help liis patrons to do better advertising and so ensure a greater
success that will not only permit them to pay their exchange bills
promptly but also will permit them to take a better service and make
more money still.
Good on One Side.
The Palace theater. Emanus, Pa., sends in a program one side of
which is a lithographed picture of Lillian Gish without advertising.
The other side carries the house program. The management "has laid
out its announcement well, but the local printer has done his durndest
and it is some durn, too. If we had to deal with a man like that we
would talk to him over the telephone and not trust ourselves to get
too close to him. This is an ideal arrangement for a small program.
THURSDAY
January
6;h.
FRIDAY
January
7th.
lONCR THY FATHER. A powerlul 3 reel f.^ature based upon the
Fourth Commandment.
THE TRIUMPH OF ELAINE. The last chapter of the Romance of
Elaine. Elaine will be followed next Thursday by the great serial
of the aea, ".N'eal of the Navy."
:;UTEY'S AWAKENING. A Vltagraph comedy
THE WOMAN HATER. Presenting Henry Walthall and Edna Mayo
In the 3 act feature comedy of a bachelor's plunge into matrimony.
THE DAWN OF UNDERSTANDING. Mauiice Costello and Leah
Balrd In a'pleasihg two reel drama.
\ PERILOUS CHANCE. This highly spectacular "hazard" o£ the
Helen Series Is alive with action.
^ne additional subject.
if it is well printed, and once the boxes are built up there will be no
additional expense for setting as the boxes are retained and the new
matter set to measure and dropped in. In the original the program
is five inches wide. The trade advertising surrounds the program and
frames, but does not hide it. It is all so well planned that we regret
that the printer has spoiled the job, but as the management writes, it
is better to hold the job in the local office.
Even where the ,work is not so well done as it could be done out-
side, it is better to go to the local concern. One of the secrets of the
small town success is to keep the money in the town where possible.
Thoughtful.
The Princess theater, Memphis, Texas, sends in a trifle late its
Christmas program and a Thanksgiving card. Both carry a red and
green poinciana. The card is about the size of a visiting card and
Is neatly lettered to express the thanks of the management to its
patrons of the day of general thanksgiving. The Christmas program
seems to be the regular house issue with the addition of the two-
color ornament. It is a three by five four pager, three days to the
page inside and with a quotation on the back. This may not be as
telling as some house talk and yet, because it is well chosen, it is
possible that it does even more good. If a few persons are particu-
larly appealed to by some one of these sentiments and it is pinned
up somewhere, it will serve as a permanent advertisement. Senti-
ment does not mean some funny toast or humorous saying, but a really
helpful thought well expressed. Many of these can he found in post
card stores and can be taken over to the program if not copyrighted,
as few of them are.
The newspaper advertising is similarly direct. There is no big type,
but a well displayed program for the week in a space sufficiently ample
to give it room, this particular advertisement being two nines, or nine
inches across two columns.
Small But There
For a small program the Mystic. Petaluma, Cal., gets out a neat
four-page program about four by six. It is printed on news stock
and carries no cuts, which would be out of place. As the house runs
mostly one and two-reel titles there is a lot to be gotten into so small
a space, but they manage to get it in. .\ny house can afford a pro-
gram this size.
Hennegan Issues
The Hennegan company is sending out a new lot of program covers
and other features, all neatly bound with a brass ring by which they
may be hung up if desired. They present a new line of single sheet
blanks around six by ten inches with a variety of designs. They are
not much cheaper than the four-page covers so far as cost is con-
cerned, but they save cost of composition and can be used as a two-
fold folder and be printed up on the back with address form. They
also have a smaller four-page two-color cover supplied four pages to
the sheet so that they may be printed two at a time and cut apart,
requiring to be run through the press only as many times as there are
programs instead of twice the number. These are about 4 by 6%.
There are also new designs in the old offset series. The Hennegan
covers are useful it you can order in quantity, which can be done by
splitting your order with brother exhibitors in nearby tow-.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Lehigh Changes.
The Lehigh Orpheum, South Bethlehem, Pa., has changed its pro-
gram style again and we like this one about as well as anything they
have done yet. It Is four pages, about five by six and its arrangement
is best suggested by a reference to the cut which shows the first page
and one of the inside pages showing the panel arrangement with the
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dates above and not in the panel. The front page, it will be noticed,
recapitulates the program for the week. Inside there are three pages
to the day, each by itself. We do not quite like the borders. They
seem to be making too much of an effort to be ornamental, but the
ornamentation around the house name is in excellent taste. The
Lehigh and its sister, tlie Third Street, Eaton, can do things. This
is one of the best things they have done. The program is on heavy
cream stock, just a tint, and is printed in brown, which is good if the
printer knows how to work the ink. This printer does.
In Colors.
The Theatorium, Mi. Carmel, Pa., sends in several Hennegan covers
printed up as a four-page program. The form of the program layout is
changed each week and this, we are inclined to think, is a needless
expense. It gives variety, but a well laid out program with a change
of type matter will permit the advertising to be kept as standing mat-
ter. Of the samples sent we like best the program from the week of
January 3rd. The display of program matter is good in all issues and
the management does not make the common error of letting the same
matter stand in the head too long. If you tell the same story week after
week, the argument presently loses force and is unnoticed, but giving
new copy each week, even if it does mean a little more work, will
give a definite return In value. This weekly change of all material
is a capital feature of the Theatorium programs, but we think that
money may be saved, without sacrifice of effect, by having a standard
program form.
Either they have a good printer or they have educated one. The
type display shows up ttie facts to the best advantage, not merely the
title but the facts. There is a proper relation in sizes of the faces
and the choice of face as well. But do not always blame the printer for
a poor display. You have to first supply the right sort of copy. If
you write too much it will be too small and too little is apt to get too
black. Do as Mt. Carmel does and work in with the printer. Tell him
what you want and let him tell you, as well, what he wants. Then
strike an average.
Another Organ.
The Lyric, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, is issuing the Lyric News, a four-
page house organ that is made to work for the bouse. In the issue
to hand they use the "Rotten" argument, started by J. W. LlewUyn.
This is something that every house manager in the country should
take up. Teach your patrons that the show is not rotten merely because
it does not please the speaker. Grant them the right not to like the
show, but educate them to say that the show did not please them in-
stead of saying it was rotten. It is in things such as this that the
house organ has its greatest value. You have many ways of announcing
your program, but there are only two ways of talking to your patrons—
the screen and the house paper — and of the two the house organ does
better work, for it reaches those who do not see your screen. The
only straight program matter is the condensed program on the first
page and here they use a form new to us :
I
"The College Widow"
Geo. Ade Comedy.
Saturday only.
January Sth.
John Barrymore in
"The Incorrigible Dukane"
Sunday and Monday.
■ January 9th— lOtli.
"The Chalice of Courage"
Tuesday and Wednesday.
January 11th— 12th.
This varies from the usual form of date, attraction and star, but It
has an advantage in that it makes the appeal with a known star instead
of an unknown play. The rest of the advertising is done with readers.
The house offers an "economy ticket" giving $1.20 for $1, but we
are waiting to see others using the commutation ticket offered by the
Star. Trail. B. C. There should be a chance for this in any small
town, and it does not have to be so very small at that.
All But.
A. H. Cobb, of the Temple. Hartsville. S. C, senus in his first pro-
gram. It is a neat four-page card, three by live, and is very nicely
done except for the mottled stock, which does not show up well. The
display is good and the general imprint excellent. Mr. Cobb writes:
I began reading the Moving Picture Woi id about three years
ago. At that time I was an operator and read the projection
department only, but I soon began reading the advertising de-
partment also and the first thing I knew was reading it from
cover to cover. If I don't receive it on time now I "have a
scrap with the news stand until I get it.
Am constantly watching the advertising department on the
lookout for things I can use and usually turn to it the first
thing. May butt in again sometime and I hope that X am not
taking up your time that could be used more profitably some-
where else.
Evidently he has profited by what he has read, for the program showa
results. We cannot understand the fight with the newsdealer when it
is possible to not only save money but receive the paper sooner by
eubecribing.
It Puzzles Him.
Just now we are watching a small town man. He thinks that the
easiest way to flght opposition is to give two five-reel features each day
and he cannot understand why people like the other two shows better.
He cannot understand that people like the other houses because
the show seeyns better and that the show seems to be better because thaj;
are not all tired out after the show is over. They do not realize this
nor does he. but with twice as much he is doing only a half business.
Write Ups.
The Orpheum, Fort Wayne, Ind., is running a series of write-ups
of its advertisers, which certainly does not "have the effect of reducing
the number of advertisers. The Orpheum takes rather a small space
for its own use. but the chatty way in which the stuff Is written
makes it work powerfully. There are cliats about the orchestra and
the singers, and the program editor seems to realize that a picture
theater is something besides a barn with a screen at one end and a
projection machine at the other. He tells about the house and shows
that there is something besides films to a picture entertainment. In
passing, they got out an unusually neat cover for the Christmas Issue.
Used Telegrams.
A. V. Hilton, of the Grand, Lewiston. Idaho, has been trying out
the fake telegram, and as the stunt was new in the town he cleaned
up with it. The regular "Send" telegraph form was used for the
message, but the envelope was done in imitation of the regular West-
ern Union covers, but called "Western Nuone." In a hurry it looked
about the same and probably no one noticed that this envelope opened
at the side instead of the top. The message purported to be from
Jesse Lasky and urged the recipient to see "The Explorers" at the
Grand. Only about four hundred were sent out, as these went to a
select list and were delivered by the regular Western Union messengers,
which gave the scheme greater force. It is probable that the four
hundred, properly addressed and delivered worked to better effect than
a thousand or two not addressed. Mr. Hilton put It through carefully
and so convincingly that the whole town took the joke.
Mr. Hilton asks for comment on a second day advertisement for the
same attraction. Since it was a second day advertisement, there should
have been some effort to capitalize the hit of the day before. Instead
he gives a straight advertisement, well written and well displayed. As
an advertisement it is distinctly good. The use of a twelve point border
in a single column advertisement is a little daring, but it is effective
and there is not enough very black type in the text to affect the dig-
play value of the border. This is the risk that Is run. Nothing will
put up an ad so well as a big black border, provided that all the rest
of the advertisers on that page do not also use B.B.B. as well, but
if the advertisement is small in either dimension and crowded with
type then it looks like a mess. Mr. Hilton evidently knows this for
he uses the space for the border and gets more in the column because
now he can use smaller type and more of it and yet get the same
display.
Here Is a little point of Interest tnat probably Mr. Hilton never
thought of. For that matter not one advertising writer In a thousand
might get it. He tells in a paragraph that "The Explorer" Is a story of
Central Africa. Below he boxes in the announcement of a Paramount
scenic, merely saying. South American Travelogue. Some stupid people
are apt to get the impression that "The Explorer" is a South American
travelogue, and this in spite of the definite announcement just above and
the enclosing panel rule. This is not a criticism. It is merely a com-
ment on the danger of rear end collisions.
We should like to see more of Mr. Hilton's work. Evidently he has
a good eye for values.
Rules and Things.
S. Schultz who is an old time exhibitor and excliange man, is now
managing the Vernon, Worcester, Mass. He sends In a couple of pro-
grams for comment. Mr. Schultz has done his share better than has th
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printer, and we take it that this is what he wants commented upon.
If he will compare the two programs he will note that, on the front
page, the one for January 17th shows better than the one for the
previous week. This is because use of the break rule and the added
paragraph in the earlier program makes a poor division of the space.
It would be well to hold the single bank and the waved line instead of
two point rule. The inside pages are split with two advertisers on each
page. These advertisements are set in panels, which is good practise,
but the printer has used rule for the top and bottom lines of the panels
and fancy border for the sides. The effect is poor. The day's pro-
gram should be enclosed in the two point rule, the panel being the same
rule all four sides. The advertisements should be given panels of the
light waved rule or left without frame. It is good practice to frame the
advertisements to keep them out of the way of the program, but is
better to frame the program in heavy rule and the advertisements in
a light line. Then the program stands out better. It would probably
help to run a piece of rule under the dated days, to bring these into
prominence : to spell out the names of the days. A good combination
would be two point rule and a ten point light italic letter, not too
much condensed.
Here is something that the house is not supposed to have anything to
do with, and that is the grammar and expression in the merchants ad-
vertisements. At the same time, since it is the house program, it
might be possible to make a tactful suggestion when the advertisement
is received. A laundry, for instance, announces that it is "Equipped
with the latest and most modern machinery to do laundry work with."
A hint that by cutting off the extra words they could get a better dis-
play would obviate the necessity for telling them that the other words
are silly. It is not supposed that their machinery is for other than
laundry purposes. Another advertisement reads : "Vulco powder, 15
cents a bag, will save you $2 worth of coal.' It should read: "Vulco
powder. (Period) A fifteen cent bag will save you $2 worth of coal."
It is no concern of the exhibitor how an advertiser misuses his space,
and yet the public will be able to blame the house and not the adver-
tiser. Every program manager should try to help his advertisers for
his own sake.
"Service Beyond the Films."
We are used to the national advertising campaigns for the films, hut
Metro is doing more. William E. Furber, press man tor the Metro's
Boston representation, sends in a quarter-page advertisement from a
Providence paper to show how Metro starts them off. The idea of the
frame, in connection with the legend in the top link, is so good that it is
WV ■J'^^ STRONG AS,
METRO PICTURES
pu« Oicra wi(h »1' the nlhm and you will fcttitr jpprctiitc thJi
powertkil truth Adtt egM iconlht to be rtcoeniied u (Jic
p«Ctm*ktr. with J loos l"d in poweriul and irtmit picJurti, U
#n dvi*h'(f dL:Nie''enicni Tl>e honor ivfesturt^ed vnlh tfioilesty»
METRO IS MAKING STILL
BETTER PICTURES
producltoni; iBoie mptnsive sUrj ard
qoile OftUii-Iiy
THE
MODERN THEATRE
will be the Providence Honie o< Metro Pictures
commlnc:ng witji its
OPENING ^fEXT MONTH
METRO IS PLEASED WITH
ITS NEW HOME
lor It* Mc^trii Ttiwtrt will bt the tuntbotnut moM tip-lo-ihc-
minurj and U^' «pp«ilnMd thMWt m New EneUnd ind a fining
pfice lot the ibow.njj ol kiKh iu|>*fb frattrrpiecci '- *•— --
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company is apt to help the
passed along. The advertisement of
house more than its own first advertisement. There is a suggestion
conveyed that the company is actively interested in the house and
will use its best endeavors to see that the house is well supplied with
attractions. It is not merely that the house has the Metro program.
It's a certification that Metro knows it and is interested.
Triangle Getting in Line.
Triangle has swung into line with exhibitors' first aids In the form
of mortised advertisements for newspaper use. These are so framed
that ail you have to do is to order the electro and send it to the
paper, which will set in the name and other matter for your house.
You get the services of highly trained advertising men at less than
what it would cost you to have a rough sketch made, and you get not
only the text but a cut and the characteristic Triangle border. It
looks like a theater advertisement and not a makeshift. There was a
time when manufacturers offering this service made their prices show
a profit, but now they are Put out at less than the cost of the single
electrotype. Cut work costs eight to twelve cents a square. A cut
about fifty squares costs $1.85. This is a three-column cut U.T lines
deep. A hundred line cut one column wide costs only forty-five cents.
The three-column cut is reproduced here.
With the advertising helps now offered there is no excuse for a
manager not using the papers intelligently. It may seem an expense
to purchase cuts, but it is in no way an expense if the use of properly
prepared advertising brings a return all out of proportion to the cost
of the material, and most managers will welcome the chance to obtain
properly displayed material. It is worth that much merely to step
from under tbe clutch of some job compositors.
Evidently Resumed.
We spoke lately of the old bulletins issued by the Saxe enterprises
of Milwaukee. This was some time ago, one of the first. Very evi-
dently they have revived the old idea for numbers nine and ten of
volume one of the Saxe Weekly have come to hand. It is a twelve
page and cover, slightly under nine by twelve inches. Like its progeni-
tor, its first duty seems to be to entertain and its second to advertise.
It is read, and because it is read and not merely looked at. it carries
the fullest advertising value. Only one page is taken for the detailed
program, the rest is reading, a part of which is designed to create
interest in the attractions. The cover is a special design in black and
one color. It is attractive both in appearance and matter.
A NEW HELP FOR MANAGERS
Picture Theatre Advertising
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2^^M paper advertisements, how to write foma letters, posters or throw-
<^% ▼ aways, how to make your bouse an tdTertisement, how to get
matinee business, special schemes for hot weather and rainy days
Mr. Sargent telk- all ho knows and this Includes what several hundred suc-
cessful exhibitors hare told htm. More than 100 examples. \Ti IntrodnctlOA
and then 299 pages of solid text. .i^U practical hecauie it h(M helped other*
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT
Inquiries.
Quetitions concerning: the writing (but NOT the marketlns) of
photoplays will be replied to without charge If addressed to
the Photoplaxwrlffht Department and accompanied by a fully
addressed stamped envelope. Questions must be typewritten
or written with pen and Ink.
Questions as to the financial standing of concerns or the
probable markets for specific or certain styles of stories cannot
be answ^ered.
In no vase and under nu circumstance will any manuscript or
synopsis be handled and If sent w^lll be returned w^ithout reply.
A list of addresses of producing companies w^lU be sent If the
request la made direct to the publication offlce» but not w^here
request is made to this department.
Time Jumps.
COMPARATIVELY few persons seem to understand why time jumps
are barred from frequent use, and they seem to believe that it
is the length of elapsed time and not the frequency of the jumps
that is prohibited. One writer even wants to know if he can vision the
first two reels to escape a time jump of fifteen years.
Time jumps are disturbing merely because they interrupt the action,
■ and, as a leader "Fifteen years later'" is no more disturbing than one
that reads "Fifteen minutes later." There is a greater objection, how-
ever, in that the time jump of great length means also a change in
circumstances. Things are about the same at the end of fifteen minutes
as they are right now. but much may happen in fifteen years that must
be explained before the story can be understood. Almost always the
leader must be followed by from two to ten scenes, and perhaps otber
leaders establishing essential facts. Then the story proceeds.
There can be no very great objection to a story that jumps ahead
ten or twenty years, if there is but one jump, but the story that covers
that period by two year advances is to be shunned, because each time
there must be a pause in the story while explanations are made. This
is what brings the time leader and time jump into disrepute. Your
story is going along swimmingly and suddenly it jumps ahead two
years. You explain a few facts, run a couple of scenes of real action
and then announce that it is three years later. . Once more you have
to pick up the threads of the story in half a dozen explanatory
scenes and then it is five years later and you are hard at work again
telling what has Jiappened. That sort of story cannot interest.
If your story positively requires that you advance the action, and
you have a couple of intermediate stops between now and fifteen years
later, it is even better to vision back for the intermediate facts and
make the one long jump than to dribble the story along from year to
j'ear. It is entirely possible to keep your story to the present, and it
should be done. Most of the time the excessive jumps are due to your
inability to get enough plot out of one period, which means that your
plotting faculty is still undeveloped.
Competition.
How can we hope to sell the products of our imagination when men
who have lived fiction try to break into the game. Look at this letter:
"I am writing a book of my life, from S to 60 years, in which
is a wonderful thrilling romance. I am a designer by trade;
have lived in twenty-two of the United States; I have two wives
living; am the father of twenty-seven children. I have photos
and data of twenty-four tragedies in my life; I have been
wealthy in my time, but am now broke and in jail awaiting new
trial in January, irHG. I have been charged, tried and convicted
of murder three times, the pending new trial being on a trivial
charge."
This is from a real letter the Sterling company received the other
day. They are not going to use the stuff, because they know that true
stories are seldom good. There is still hope for the imaginative.
Half Reels.
A correspondent asks for the addresses of companies buying half-
reel comedies. We know of no company in the market for short
lengths at present. Will others please take notice?
The Picture Eye.
A correspondent opines that she has the picture eye. but says :
I think I have the "picture eye." as it is called, as every
Idea that comes to me is a living, walking, talking one. but in
place of seeing the action on a white screen I see it always in
its natural environment, be it in a room, the desert, a street,
!n a boat or wherever it happens to be, but the principal ac-
tion is never spread. I see it all with a straight-ahead look.
When I try to think of a room on the screen and place my ac-
tion in it I immediately lose freedom of thought. Is this a fault
I must overcome — must I always try and put my action in a
set or location in place of the natural one?
This is not the picture eye. It is more a mirage, a fancied seeing
of action. If the correspondent really had the picture eye, she could
see the action and write down the action as she sees it. Possibly sh^
does not really see the action or perhaps cannot write the action
she sees, but if she really has the picture eye, then she can see th«
action, not once but as many times as she oks at it.
Perhaps thougli she finds her own solution when she says that sh<
tries to put her action in a set or location in place of the natural
one. We cannot imagine what she means unless it is that she seeks to
transplant the action. Surely if she can see action in a room she can
write the action in the room and leave it to the producer to build
a set to fit the action. She should not try to think of a room on the
screen. Let her look into the room in her imagination and write the
action she sees there. That is all she has to do.
Practise.
Writes a lady :
Personally, I feel that I have learned the mechanical part of
technique and I certainly never lack for plots. At the present
stage my work is an excellent example of that "labored develop-
ment" and "evident effort" which you mention in a recent arti-
cle. Of course I know your answer to that, but I wish to be
as efficient as possible. I want to do the best I can in the very
shortest time. It worries me to feel that I am in a rut or con-
stantly repeating mistakes. I like my characters and I like
my plots when I begin, but when the play itself is finished I
wish to offer my humblest apologies to them both for such
poor expression.
Precisely. Practice and work and no hurry. That is the only way.
The first dog house we ever built was a horrible thing and we apolo-
gized to the dog and kept him down cellar instead of in the kennel.
The last (our fifth) is a canine palace even to the number over the
door in aluminum figures. Building four dog houses taught us how
to build the fifth. You may need to write more than four plays be-
fore your characters stop calling you names, but it is all practice
whether it is dog houses or scripts.
One Reels.
There is a very small market at present for one-reel stuff. The
demand is all for five-reel stories that really are worth five reels.
We hesitate to make this statement because there are enough incom-
petents already doing only the five-reel stuff when they still should be
practicing on ones, but they do not matter so much as the others who
are writing and mailing out one-reel ideas with small chances of-
acceptance.
Universal is scarcely in the market, as so many of their directors are
supposed to supply their own ideas. Mutual offers a very small mar-
ket and only a few of the licensed companies are in the market for
that length at present.
The reason for this is very simple. Many one-reels were made up
ahead before the demand turned to the features. Just now the ones
are used only to round out a program.
This is a false position and there will come a swing back In the
course of time just as the slapstick story went away and came back
again and was again sent to the discard. Two or three years from
now there will be the same demand for slapstick as there was a year
ago. In the same way there will come again a demand for one-reel
stories.
In the meantime you must master the one-reel before you can write
two-reel scripts and must do twos before you can hope to do fives.
Then you must actually write the action for five-reel stories and
become familiar with this form before you can hope to market the
synopses for five reels that constitute the present demand.
The present popularity of the five-reel is largely based upon the
fact that one feature can be advertised to better advantage than five
titles. That is all.
Overweight,
We don't know from his letter whether he is joking or not, but the
correspondent who sends in a tale of woe and remarks that it cost him
eighteen cents to send out his script is advised that he is about three
ounces overweight for a five reel script in full. No editor can get the
strength to become interested in a nine-ounce script.
Jones* Book.
Marc Edmund Jones is privately circulating a feature photoplay
that costs too much to produce ; at the present, at any rate. Having
had one experience with a script that went home with someone else,
he has had this printed for copyright purposes as a story. The Idea Is
rather too expensive for general use, but as a matter of record, credit
Mr. Jones with being the first.
Technique of the Photoplay
(Second Edition)
By EPES W. SARGENT
Not a line reprinted from the first edition, but an entirely new and
exhaustive treatise of the Photoplay in its every aspect, together
with a dictionary of technical terms and several sample scriptg.
One hundred and seventy-six pages of actual text.
Special chapters on Developing the "Punch," Condensing the
Script, Writing the Synopsis, Multiple Reel Stories, Talking Pic-
tures, Copyrights, etc.
In cloth, two dollars. Full leather, three dollars.
By mail postpaid. Add ten cents if registration is desired.
Address all Orders to
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Projection Department
Conducted by F. H. RICHARDSON
Manufacturers* Notice.
' T IS an established rule of this department that no apparatus or
other goods will be endorsed or recommended editorially until the
excellence of such articles has been demonstrated to its editor.
Important Notice.
Owing to the mass of matter awaiting publication it is impossible to
reply through the department in less than two to three weeks. In order
to give prompt service, those sending four cents, stamps (less than
actual cost), will receive carbon copy of the department reply, by mail,
without delay. Special replies by mail on matters which cannot be
replied to in the department one dollar.
Both the first and second set of questions are now ready and printed
in neat booklet form, the second half being seventy-six in number.
Either booklet may be had by remitting 25 cents, money or stamps, to
the editor, or both for 40 cents. Cannot use Canadian stamps. You
may be surprised at the number you cannot answer without a lot of
study.
Question No. 126.
Best answer will be published, and the names of others sending in
replies of excellence will appear in the Roll of Honor. Theatre man-
agers looking for high class men will do well to watch the Roll of
Honor.
Suppose your mercury arc rectifier tuhe became sluggish and
hard to start, and that small buhbles appeared in the mercury.
What loould you conclude, and what would you do? Can the
reactance of a mercury arc rectifier be used as an economizer,
and is it as efficient as the regular economizer ivhen used that
■way?
Roll of Honor on Question No. 120.
The Roll of Honor on question 120 consists of the following names:
Jos. H. M. Smith, Fort Worth. Texas ; E. J. Wilson. St. Joseph, Mis-
souri : W. C. Crawford, Brooklyn. New York ; Wilson Hays, Barton.
Maryland ; A. H. Cuff, Gravenhurst, Ontario : Walter Collins, Tiffin.
Ohio ; H. G. Crose, Gary. Indiana ; Leon Brantley. Nacogdoches, Texas ;
F. F. Bell, Palestine, Texas ; Walter E. Bryner, Springfield, Illinois ;
B. J. Fenton, Fernandina, Florida ; E. E. Elmer. Auburn, Rhode Island ;
P. R. Dey. Winnipeg, Canada ; Bert Carlson. Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and Leonard Pagenhardt. Westernport, Maryland.
It was a rather difficult matter to determine as between the replies of
Brothers Crose, Wilson, Fenton, and Elmer. I have, however, concluded
to publish the replies of both Fenton and Elmer.
Friend Crose sent in a very excellent reply, but it was long, rather
technical, and, on the whole, while hjs answer was very complete, I
think the others are more understandable.
Reply to Question No. 120.
By B. J. Fenton, Fernandina, Fla.
The Question :
What do you understand by the expression "my machine cuts 50 per
cent, of the light?" What do you understand by a "6 to 1" intermittent
movement? What relation is there between the speed of the intermit-
tent movement and the proportions of the shutter blades? What rela-
tion is there between intermittent speed and flicker?
The Answer :
(a) What do you understand by the expression "my shutter cuts 50
per cent, of the light?"
(b) What do you understand by a "6 to 1" intermittent movement?
( c ) What relation is there between the speed of the intermittent
movement, and the proportions of the shutter blades?
(d) What relation is there between intermittent speed and flicker?
(a) In a one-blade shutter this would mean that the blade was just
one-half the circle, in a two blade shutter, each blade would be one-
fourth the circle, and in a three blade shutter each blade would be
one-sixth the circle, with all the blades and spaces of equal size.
(b) It means that, in each cycle the intermittent sprocket is sta-
tionary six times as long as it is moving. To prove it : turn the fly
wheel forward until the intermittent movement just barely starts to
move, then on the rim of the fly wheel, opposite some point on the
frame, make mark No. 1. Turn the fly wheel forward until the inter-
mittent movement is just completed and make mark Xo. 2, then for-
ward again until intermittent movement is just starting again, and
make mark No. 3. If the machine is so geared that the fly wheel makes
one revolution to each intermittent movement. No. 3 will be right where
you started and you will find that the distance one way between marks
Nos. 1 and 2 is six times as great as when measured the other way.
(c) The shutter blade should be of such size as to just cut off the
light during the movement of the film across the aperture. Any larger
blade would mean less light without any added benefit, hence the faster
the intermittent movement, the narrower the blade may be.
(d) Yes, the speed of the intermittent movement would affect flicker
because as the speed increases we are able to cut down the width of the
main blade, and perhaps add another flicker blade without increasing
the total area of all the blades, or at least utilize a greater percentage
of the light and a better proportioned shutter, and thus the rapidity
of the intermittent movement would operate to decrease flicker. We-
could get the same results (as regards flicker) with a one blade shutter
as with a three blade, but we would have to run the machine three
times as fast.
Flicker is caused by the alternations between light and darkness, and
the more rapid the alternations, and the nearer equal the periods of
light and darkness, the less noticeable the flicker.
Reply to Question No. 120.
By E. E. Elmer, Auburn, R. I.
By "my shutter cuts 50 per cent, of the light," I understand that only
one half, or 50 per cent, of the total c. p. emanating from the arc
reaches the screen. In other words, 50 per cent, of the light coming
from the front of the objective lens is cut off and lost by reason of the
shutter. For instance: if you have a 12x16 foot picture, and are using
40 amperes, projecting the film without a shutter you would have a
screen illumination of
40 amperes 40
= 5/24 amperes per square foot.
12x16 feet 192
But if the shutter cuts 50 per cent, of the light we will have only
50 per cent, of that, or 5/48 amperes per square foot.
A movement is said to be a "6 to 1" movement when the inter-
mittent is in motion six periods and at rest one period. For instance :
Given sixteen pictures to the foot and running one foot per second,
and a 6 to 1 movement the intermittent would be in motion 1/112 of
a second, and at rest 6/112 of a second. There is a very close relatloQ
between the intermittent movement and the shutter blades, since the
faster the movement, the narrower the blades may be, thus enabling us
to secure a better balanced shutter. But it must be borne in mind that
if the movement is too fast, complications are set up. such as excessive
strain on sprocket holes of the fllm. fast wearing of the star and cam
by reason of the rapid movement, and a general shaking and loosening
of the mechanism for the same reason.
Intermittent speed bears directly on flicker, in that the shutter must
revolve once every time the intermittent moves. Now the slower the
movement of the intermittent, the wider the shutter blade must be.
hence conditions are set up which throw^ the shutter out of optical
balance, and render the dark periods visible to the eye — "flicker."
WAYSIDE NOTES.
The Editor of this Department is making an extended tour, visiting
the various manufacturers of projection apparatus, generating plants
and allied accessories pertaining to the projection end of the moving
picture industry with a view of obtaining information at first hand
of the progress made during the past year.
We believe that the results of this trip will not only bring
the Moving Picture World into closer relations with our friends
the accessory manufacturers but also enable the Projection Depart-
ment to render in the future even more valuable assistance than in
the past to those of our readers who bring to us. for solution, their
projection perplexities.
The following impressions, collected enroute by Mr. Richardson, have
just reached us and will be followed by further installments in sub-
sequent issues.
In Schenectady.
Schenectady is some village, and the Schenectady men a bundle of
very live wires. They welcome the stranger with outstretched hand
and — knock his block off if he does not behave reasonably well. For
history sets forth the fact that Schenectady likes just one thing better
than a scrap, and that's another, bigger scrap.
Now don't get me wrong. The boys may relish a lively bout but
they don't go around looking for some one to knock a chip off their
shoulder, and moreover they have, in the parlance of railroading,
headed in on the right track.
The union has thirty members and those thirty believe firmly in
good salaries and good working conditions; also they believe in giving
high class service in return, and to that end let no opportunity slip
to improve the technical side of their profession.
The union has a unique arrangement. Within it has been formed
a society which also contains members of the stage employes local,
and this society has club rooms, with pool and billiard tables, com-
fortable chairs, writing and card tables, etc. The society gives lectures
on nip^ters of interest to operators at intervals, besides supplying a
comfortable place to rest and for sociability between the men.
On my arrival in the home city of the General Electric the hand
of Brother V. Tullock wigwagged signals of welcome, followed promptly
by explanation that he was the only Simon-pure, real honest to gosh
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moving picture man in Schenectady not at that time actively engaged
in assisting at the daily harvest of dimes.
Tullock is quite a warm number at the welcome-to-our-city stunt.
Imagine a tall, scrawny, narrow, bony two-legged he-critter. Well
Tullock is not by any stretch of the imagination any of those things,
but he is a reg'lar welcomer all right, all right.
At eleven o'clock Brothers L. Mynderse and John Sandborn appeared
jnd we adjourned to the I. A. headquarters; pretty nifty headquarters.
as I have told you, where all the Schenectady operators and several
of the managers were assembled; also R. E. Russell and G. H. Mac-
Clellan of the Rectifier Sales Department answered roll call.
The doings consisted of talks by President Frank Finch, who pre-
sided, Messrs. Russell and MacCIellan and the various managers, and
your more or less humble servant; incidentally the kind things said
of the MOVING PICTURE WORLD and the Projection Department gave
me a bad case of the blushes, and. knowing me, you can imagine how
really enthusiastic their remarks must have been.
It was a cold, blustery, snow-stormy night, and in his remarks
Russell raised a laugh by saying: "I came near not arriving at all.
1 turned the crank of my fliver for one full reel before the show
started and the titles in that reel raised the temperature of the
surrounding air seven degrees."
I am proud of one thing. Some manager present said, after my
talk, that he "had learned things and been brought to a realization
of the error of his ways" to some extent at least, and one raised a
laugh by saying: "I admit I have the rottenest projection equipment
in this town, and the best operator, but you can bet he'll have new
machines just as quickly as the express company can get them here" —
so at least I did do same good. I did not intend to stop in Schenec-
tady, but the boys wrote insisting upon it. and now I'm glad that they
did.
(To be continiied.)
ahead, and if this does not help, try bending them back, keeping
them equi-distant from the lower sprocket, or, in other words, square
with the film. This is the most likely seat of the trouble you describe.
If it is in the intermittent, then, old man, you will just simply have
to try adjusting the same until you eliminate the noise — if it can be
eliminated, but I am inclined to think the trouble is in the apron.
Business Agent Honored.
At the last meeting of M. P. M. O. Local Union No. 300 (New York
operators) the editor had the
pleasure of presenting to
Business Agent Harry Mack-
ler, in behalf of his many
friends in the local, a really
magnificent token in the
shape of a loving cup.
Brother Mackler has se-
cured the confidence of the
membership of 306 by reason
of the fact that his official
actions as business agent
have not only been clean, but
they have been vigorous. His
reports show work accom-
plished.
Cleveland Poet.
Ira E. Price, Cleveland, Ohio, sends in some verses. I have not space
for the whole thing, but here is some of the best of it :
Friends say, "Pretty soft. Mr. Op, for you,
In your warm little six by eight hole;
Your vexations and worries would just about fill.
The space taken up by a mole."
"What a pipe." they say. "You sure picked a cinch ;
What a wise little choice you made,
- When you drew from life's deck a position
Tou insist upon calling a trade."
They wink in a manner becoming to sages
Call our luck a surprise to the wise of the ages
If into a mud hole we happen to drift
They swear we'd crawl out with gold in our grip.
All of which gives Brother Price the right to wear the button M. P U.
in his coat lapel. P. S. — M. P. U. stands for member Poet's Union
Machine Trouble.
Vernon Hicks, Marion, Illinois, says :
I am enclosing a letter sent the General Film Company's
St. Louis office, and their reply to my manager- Perhaps I
was wrong in writing as I did, but I have not admitted it yet.
The patches I sent in were from V^ to ^i of an inch wide,
holes not matched, and they would not go through the machine
and stay on the sprockets. The film came direct from St.
Louis and was not on circuit. Have just read, with much
interest. Miss Thomas' letter on inspection. Needless to say
I heartily agree with the lady and with yourself. And now
for a little trouble. Am using a Power's Six A machine about
four or five months old. Recently there was a little trouble,
and I went to the wrong place first to fix it. Thought it was
in the intermittent sprocket, and found it was not. I ad-
justed this, and now when I have no film in the machine it
runs smooth and quiet, but with the film in it makes a noise,
though some films will run quietly enough. Was talking to
another operator and he says he has the same trouble, and
cannot remedy it. I have both your Handbooks, and am
waiting for the next one.
With relation to the St. Louis Exchange, there "have been many
kicks with regard to inspection from this exchange, and I believe !t
rs up to the General Film to remedy the fault, which undoubtedly
is chargeable directly to the manager of the St. Louis branch. I don't
like to publish these things, but when an exchange manager continues
to commit the same offense, regardless of protest made by operators
and managers, why it is time to take action. I know the General
Film Company does not approve of anything of this kind, and desires
to have its film sent out in the best possible condition. There is no
question about that, and, I believe, taking their exchanges as a whole,
they come as near getting results in film inspection as anybody. The
St. Louis exchange, however, seems to be in urgent need of a little
good, stiff order diipct from headquarters to mend its ways, so far
as inspection be concerned.
As to the film trouble, when a film whicli makes a noise is going
through a Power's fi. first look and see if it seats between the rollers
at the lower end of the apron. If it don't, using a punch and light
hammer, spread the rollers a little further apart. This can only be
done by striking a sharp blow on the shoulder of the rollers so as
to bend the ears of the apron sidewise. If the film seats between
the rollers all right, then try bending both rollers an equal distance
It is an unfortunate fact that many
business agents seem to get the idea
that the office is merely created for
the purpose of providing them with a
salary for looking wise. Mackler, how-
ever, is not of the "look- wise-only"
variety, though, at that, he is a pretty
wise guy all right, all right.
The job of business agent in New
York City is almost anything but a
bed of roses. The territory is widely
scattered, and although there are nearly
a thousand places of amusement using
moving pictures ; also, as I have be^
fore pointed out, there is about every
nationality of the human family, all
of which adds to the difficulty of busi-
ness agenting.
la closing the editor wishes to comnliment Brother Mackler, and to
say that we believe that he will continue to deserve the confidence of
his friends in the future as he has in the past.
A Very Genuine Puzzle.
Los Angeles, California, sends in the following brain exerciser:
Am using two Power's Six A lamps, with % and % inch
carbons. In order to get a round spot I am obliged to set my
upper carbon half the width of the lower carbon to the right
side. If I put them in line the way they should be, the are
burns on the right side of the carbons and makes my spot one-
sided. Pull 60 amperes of 110-volt current from three-wire
service. Every operator in the city, using over 40 amperes, is
having same trouble, and it has got us all going. Can you help?
The brother does not say what the current is. but I presume they are
taking current from the Southern California Edison Company, which
corporation furnishes both A. C. and D. C. for both day and night
service ; 50 cycle, single and three-phase alternating. Assuming that
you have made a correct statement of facts, there seems to be but one
possible explanation, namely : you are using alternating current at the
arc, and either by coiling the lead wire up inside the lamphouse, or in
some other way have created a magnetic field on one side of the arc,
which blows the arc over to one side. I think the condition you name
could only be caused by what is known as "magnetic blow." It is a
well known fact that if a magnet be placed near an electric arc it will
blow the arc away from it, and if close enough, or strong enough, will
actually blow the arc out, or. in other words, push it off the carbons.
It hardly seems possible that several operators would be having this
particular trouble all at the same time, but, I, nevertheless, do not sec
any other cause for such a condition, always provided you have stated
things correctly.
Later : Sent carbon copy of reply to Los Angeles, who comes back
with the following :
No, your reply does not apply. The thing is. as you say,
"a brain exerciser." I have exercised mine on it for about a
year, and so have some of the other Los Angeles men. I am
using Edison D. C, No. 6 feed wires to the lamp. All the power
service in the city gives the same trouble, and what makes it the
more puzzling is that anything under 40 amperes burns 0. K.,
but over 40 Mr. Arc walks over to the right and stays there. If
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March 4. 1916
you could see the carbons after running a reel, and the way they
must be lined to get a round spot you certainly would scratch
your head.
Well, I give it up and pass it along to those who wish to tax their
brains on a seemingly unsolvable problem.
one usually can. I shall certainly stop in Utica. Unions which seek
better salaries and better conditions will do extremely well to ponder
on Utica's plan of better salaries — better work, or increased salary —
int'reased efficiency.
Hits the Spot.
G. Bet2, Osgood. Indiana, sends answer to Question 119. and says:
That editorial of yours entitled, "The Year's Progress,"
surely did hit the spot. I believe, as you say, the operator of
today is beginning to be looked upon as a man of brains, and
that this change of attitude on the part of the Powers That Ee
is very largely due to the work of the projection department
and its editor, whom I hope this letter finds in good spirits and
health.
All of which is passed along with proper modesty and no comment,
except many thanks for the good wishes.
A Sample.
The following is one of the several letters received from locali in
the past few days :
Mr. F. H. Richardson, New York City : Dear Sir :— It is with
great pleasure that I learn of your trip to the West and your
offer to address such locals as are on your route. Everyone
of the boys in Local 337 appreciates this great opportunity of
meeting and listening to one who has done so much for their
profession, and we consider ourselves lucky that we are located
geographically so that it should not be difficult to make ar-
rangements to have you with us on your first jump from
Schenectady. Utica is 94 miles from Schenectady, and is lo-
cated about central between that town and Rochester. We are j
rather proud of our local here (about 30 members), and have, i
at the time of writing (today), just arrived at conditions that .
are nearly perfect. Today every theater in Utica has a signed
agreement with this union ; every theater is employing the re-
quired number of operators as called for in in this agreement
and every man in Local 33" is working. But you probably
realize that our conditions are, at this time, rather unique,
particularly when 1 explain that only two years ago, last
month, there were only four union operators employed in Utica.
Seven out of eleven houses at that time ejnployed non-union
operators. There was no agreement with the managers and
no wage scale (only a minimum wage of $15.00 per week).
Today we have a wage scale ranging from $15.00 to $21.00 per
week, no man working over eight hours (the majority working
not over six hours); a number getting above scale; all ap-
prentices registered and controlled and the union slide run
in all houses. These results have not been accomplished
without a lot ol" hard work, but the officials of Local 337 have
always tried to use diplomacy instead of "strong arm" meth-
ods, and be it said to our credit, we have never had a lock-
out, strike, or been obliged to pull a man out in the accom-
plishment of these results. In this we have been aided by all
of the members striving for proficiency in projection, to give
the management of a house more than they pay for, and by the
fair-mindedness of most of the managers ; and last, but not
least, I do not believe there is a member of No. 337 who does
not appreciate the help they have had from F. H. Richardson,
not only in an educational way, but the tremendous influence
of the fearless stand taken by the Editor of the Projection De-
partment in the standard paper of the trade for better work-
ing conditions and organization for the operators.
Trusting that you will honor Local 337 with your presence,
and that I may receive a communication from you by return
mail that will mean the appointment of that committee on
arrangements. I remain, sincerelv yours, G. H. Humphrey, Sec'y
L-ocal 3.37. Utica, N. Y.
I am printing this particular letter because it is worthy of study by
quite a few earnest, well-intentioned unions which are not pursuing
the best tactics, and a very few who are pursuing tactics which merit
outright condemnation.
Here is an organization which has. in the opinion of Yours Truly,
not only started right, but has continued right. It has substituted
brains, argument and diplomacy for knock-em-down-and-drag-em-out-
edness. It has realized, and acted upon the idea, that increased pay
and better conditions go hand in hand with increased efficiency, and
tJiat's the j^iiht idra; also, it is the idea that will win out in the end.
True, it might, under other circumstances, have been necessary for the
local to enforce just demands by a strike, even as it may yet be neces-
sary to do that very thing in Utica— though let us hope not. But the
point is just this: granting the necessity, under some conditions, for
the strike, it is, as I have often pointed out, a xoea/pon only to be'used
as a VERY LAST RESORT, after every other possible avenue of effort
has been fully tried and has failed. And right here let me say that
ril gamble nine perfectly good Iron men against a warty doughnut
that men who have the brains to conduct their business as the members
of Local 337 have conducted thelr's, will put up one peach of a stub-
born fight, should it ever come to that. In closing let me add that I
firmly believe in fighting when your demands are just, and you cannot
get them considered in any other way; also (whisper) I'm a pretty
reasonably good scrapper myself when they leave me no way out except
by the Battle Route. But I don't, don't, DON'T believe in going around
with a chip on my shoulder looking for trouble. I'd much rather get
what I want without a fight, and "find that, as a general proposition.
Endorses Our Opinion.
C. S. Stuckey, Edmonton, Alta.. Canada, says :
I wish to endorse your statements as regards the diameter
of lenses now in use being too small. Was surprised when I
investigated and found the area of the light ray overlapping
the lens all around. I would like to see you stir up some of
the operators of Western Canada. There are many good oper-
ators out this way, and it seems to me some of them ought to
be on the Roll of Honor. However, I suppose I had better not
say too much as I have been a little slack in that line my-
self, but here is a reply to 120.
Yes. Brother Stuckey. you are not the only operator who would be
"surprised" if he made an investigation of that particular kind. In
order to make such an investigation it is only necessary to put the
picture in focus on. the screen, and then, having first removed the film,
remove the objective lens and place a piece of ordinary white writing
paper inside the mechanism at exactly the same distance from the
aperture that the back combination of the objective occupied, pupport-
ing it temporarily in any convenient way. With the Simplex machine
it may be necessary to remove the tube or casing which covers the
light ray in order to make an adequate test. I venture to say that
the light loss at this point alone is costing the moving picture industry
of the United States and Canada at the least calculation one thou-
sand dollars per day, and it can and probably will reach far beyond
that figure.
Guaranteed Attendance 1,600.
From the Leavenworth United States Penitentiary comes the follow-
ing, the name being, for obvious reasons, suppressed :
It will undoubtedly seem strange to receive a letter from a
U. S. Penitentiary on the subject of projection, but not even
being in prison can prevent some of us from keeping on at
the game, even though it be under difficulties. Our little show
here in the prison (guaranteed attendance 1,600 weekly) would
doubtless surprise many projection experts. We have a 120-
foot throw, with approximately a 15-foot picture, using a
Power's hand-driven 6A and 220 volt D. C. through a rheostat.
Operating room, 9x12x7, lined with galvanized iron and
equipped with shutters a la the "Bible." The only thing we
haven't is a subscription to the World, but have hopes for that
in the near future. Have been experimenting with shutters
lately. Enclosed are two drawings, unfortunately free hand,
illustrating a shutter idea in two different ways. * • • We
are running Paramount and World features, secured through
the kindness o^ Mr. A. J. Renoe, our deputy warden, and Mr.
E. C. Graham, our chief engineer, both of whom exercise their
utmost endeavor to please the "boys behind the wall." Mr.
Graham is in active charge of all mechanical and electrical
engineering in the institution ; also he is superintendent of
the power house, which is in itself a large item. Last week
we ran "The Man From Mississippi," and it brought down the
house. The writer, who is an old correspondent of the de-
partment, and who has had a good deal of experience in the
game, can honestly say that he has never seen a more ap-
preciative audience In any theater than that we have here.
It is but natural that the "audience" would be "appreciative," since
I suppose the pictures are about the only form of amusement available.
I am indeed glad to see prison authorities recognize the fact that sim-
ply because a man has committed a crime, possibly on the impulse
of the moment, and punishment has been meted out, it does not
necessarily follow that he should be treated like a mad dog. As a mat-
ter of fact I believe it is generally conceded that some of the worst
criminals in the world are walking about our streets, enjoying life to
the fullest extent, while we not only confine but punish with the
utmost rigor others who have made but a comparatively small dent in
society's laws; also there is always the possibility that the man in
the penitentiary is innocent. Witness the fact that not long ago, right
here, if I remember right, in New York state, it was discovered that
a man who had been confined in the penitentiary for more than twenty
years was entirely innocent of the crime for which he suffered. What
did we do? Pay him at least the money value for those twenty years?
Not so you could notice it. We gave him a cheap suit of clothes, five
or ten dollars in money, and turned him loose, which means that
society after piitting an innocent man in j(ii\ for twenty yearn was too
cowardly to asssume even the financial burden of its error and pay the
man at least a fair cash valuation for the time. Well, that has noth-
ing to do with projection, so I suppose we had better cut it short,
though I could write a young book on it. The shutter idea is not new.
Those things have been tried, tried and re-tried long ago. The ad-
vantages of such things, according to our best authorities, is practi-
cally nothing, or, in other words, is largely imaginary. Sorry, old
man, but that's the fact in the case. The Nicholas Power Company
tried out those particular schemes years ago, and I don't believe
there is to-day a possible shutter pattern that has not been thoroughly
tested.
Several Things.
G. L. Smith, Smithsburg, Maryland, writes:
I infer you to mean that the smaller the objective lens diam-
eter the farther apart your condenser and aperture would have
to be. Am I right or wrong? That 4o€S not seem to work
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out on my proposition at all, however. If I get the condensers
more than 15 inches away from the aperture the picture be-
comes blurred. Can you tell me what causes it? Also is there
any rule by which you can find the focus of any condenser?
This spring we opened our show and purchased one hundred
Electra cored carbons. We, however, once in a while find a
carbon that does not make as good light as others. The light
seems to jump around a good deal. Is it the fault of the car-
bon, or the n. C. arc? Will carbons lose their quality with
age? Our lamphouse is electrically charged and I am obliged
to use a rubber door mat to stand on. Would you recommend
an incandescent arc lamp for moving picture projection on a
nearly straight throw of 53 feet on an 8-foot picture? We are
using a stage curtain, the back of which is painted with screen
paint, the same being outlined in black. Do you know what
the price of the new Handbook will be. and what will be its
weight, as I wish to have one sent by parcel post.
Ves, the smaller the diameter of the objective the farther back musi
your condenser be to avoid light loss, but you must change the focal
length of your condensers when you pull the lamphouse back. For
the extreme distance shown in Table No. 1, October 16th Issue, two
T^ condensers are required. Certainly you can measure your con-
densing lens. Pin a piece of white paper on a wall opposite an open
window, preferably in a room having but one window. Hold iho lens
in front of the paper screen and focus a distant outdoor scene thereon.
Measure the exact distance from the flat side of the lens to the screen,
when the picture is in sharpest focus, and then turn the lens around
with the other side toward the screen, re-focus the scene and again
measure from the screen to the flat side. Add the two measurements
together and divide by 2; the result will be the focal length of the
l»^ns. as near as you can get at it. But be sure to have the lens per-
fectly clean, and get the scene in as sharp focus as you can. Very
likely the trouble was caused by imperfect core in the carbon. No.
carbons do not deteriorate, but if kept in a very damp place they should
be thoroughly dried before using. If you have a ground In your lamp-
house you should remove it. It may be due to faulty insulation in the
carbon arms of the lamp, or carbon dust settling on the Insulation,
also it may be that a strand of asbestos wire is touching the lamp-
house wall or floor at some point. Find out where the trouble lies and
remedy it. As to the "incandescent arc lamp," why, my dear sir, I
never heard of such a thing. If y u mean an incandescent lamp, it is
quite possible that you will before long be able to project a pretty goou
S-foot picture with the incandescent lamp, but I think that will be
very close to the limit in size — that is to say, if you want a fairly
brilliant picture. As to the Handbook, don't know what the price will
be yet. and the weight does not make any difference as the price will
include the postage.
He Has Trouble.
R. Prom, Milton. North Dakota, says:
Ever since I started in the game I have been reading the de-
partment, and have derived much good therefrom. I am, how-
ever, new in the game ; also am in trouble. Until lately my
Power's Six has projected a good steady picture, but now it, the
picture, jumps up and down on the screen, not enough to spoil
the show, but just sufficient to irritate those who notice it. At
times the picture moves sideways also. The machine stands
very steady, and I am sure the fault is in the mechanism.
Please let me know as soon as the new Handbook is ready.
The chances are. Brother Prom, that your mechanism has becomn
worn. Try shaking your intermittent sprocket shaft up and down and
see if the bushings are not worn. You have not told me what kind of
movement It is. If the picture moves up and down four times to every
revolution of the machine crank the indication is that either your in-
termittent sprocket shaft is sprung (very unlikely) or the intermittent
sprocket out of round, or dirt on the face of the Intermittent sprocket.
If the jerking is irregular it might indicate worn bearings, sprocket
teeth, loose tension springs or worn cam or cross. The side movement
is probably due to end motion in the intermittent sprocket, which can be
eliminated by moving the collar on the intermittent sprocket shaft. I
cannot tell you just what to do to eliminate the end motion unless 1
know the number of your machine, because, whereas the collar used to
be on the right hand side it is now on the left, or vice versa. I have
forgotten which. In describing trouble of this kind, you should be
very careful to tell me just exactly what the movement consists of.
Examine your intermittent sprocket, using a condensing lens as a mag-
nifying glass, and if the teeth are undercut, or appreciably worn, you
should get a new one. In which case I would suggest that it might be
the better scheme to arrange with the Nicholas Power Company to send
you a loan head, and send yours back to the factory for a thorough
overhauling, or if only the intermittent seems to be worn then you
might get a new framing carriage, and return the old one for repairs.
He Has Studied.
Walter Collins, Tiffin, Ohio, writes:
Enclosed find answers to questions 118 and 119. I have
studied the questions and answers ever since their publication
began, and now think it is about time to shoot In some of my
own. Have been operating for five years, and reading the de-
partment for the same length of time, but this Is my first
effort to break in. The Lyric Theater, this city, is where I
make the wheels and reels go round, and have been doing so
for the past thirty-eight months, running two Power's Six A
motor-driven projectors. We have a 12^4-foot picture at 78 feet,
and %-aize Gundlach lens 5% E.P., pulling 35 amperes D.C.
According to the new lens dope I should have a lens 1 15, 16
inches in diameter, or a half-size lens stopped down. Am
using two TV-* condensers and getting even illumination with
the above named lenses, although they are wasting a great
deal of light, due to their small diameter. My library consists
of the following : your Handbook, and nearly all the projection
departments for the last three years, which latter Is In Itself
a Handbook. Hawkin's Electrical Guides (six of them), and
Hallberg's Motion Picture Electricity. I am anxiously await-
ing the new book, and if it is so much better than the old one
it must be some book. Don't think I imagine half of this will
get into print, but the outburst had to come some time, and
now it is out of my system ; five years is a long time to wait.
you know.
Well, old man. it very nearly all got into print after all. and that
(oo when there is a world of stuff piled up waiting publication. Why?
Well, 1 could not tell you myself just the elements which determined
the publication of any given letter. Sometimes it is a matter of
balance." You see the editing of a successful department is not
su-h an ingrowing cinch as it looks. It would be comparatively easy
to write a department which would be read only by such men as
Woods and Dolliver, of San Francisco. Codding of Cleveland. Griffiths,
of Ansonia. La Grow of Albany. Armstrong, of Ashland. Martin, of
Los Angeles, and men of that type; also it would be easy to write a
department to be read only by the operator of small attainment in the
way of projection knowledge. But it is up to me to edit a deparment
which will please everyone, at least fairly well, not be too "dry," and
which will not mortally offend any of the many powers that be, all of
which means the exercise of considerable care and such good judg-
ment as I may possess. The Woods type of men may look at a cer-
tain letter and say "what in the name of Gehenna did he publish that
thing for?" It does not appeal to the high-class operator at all. On
the other hand, the high-class, technical article written for the Woods
men would not appeal in the least to the other chap and^there you are.
It is entirely possible that you will get even illumination under the
renditions you have, but as you say, you are wasting a lot of light,
and light, dear heart, is a somewhat expensive article. The use of the
terms "quarter" and "half size" is out of date. State diameter in
inches, gentlemen, and we will then know exactly what you mean. Yes,
I think you will find that the new Handbook is some book, all right,
though I say it as "oughtent."
A Fine Thing.
Detroit. Michigan, says:
The projection department certainly is a fine thing. I read
it with much interest and from it derive great benefit ; also your
Handbook is something which no real operator can afford to be
without. No matter how much he may know he cannot fail to re-
ceive benefit from that particular book. And by-the-way I want
a copy of the new one as soon as it Is ready. Enclosed find
subscription for one year, and can I secure copies of the
World containing the light ray experiments?
Yes. Detroit, you can get the light ray experiment numbers by re-
mitting the sum of sixty cents to the Moving Picture World, asking for
the copies covering September ISth to October 23d inclusive. Watch
the columns of the World for announcement of Issue of Handbook.
Have just finished numbpring the cuts — .^17 illustrations, as against 175
in the second edition. The Light Ray Dope will be in the new book.
THE NEW HANDBOOK .
In reply to many inquiries received from
our friends, we beg to announce that the
third edition of the Motion Picture Hand-
book will be ready for mailing to purchasers
early in March. The price has not yet been
determined.
Definite information as to price and exact
publication date will be given in an early
issue.
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Motkwi Picture Photography'
Conducted by CARL LOUIS GRBQORY
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS in cinematography addressed to this department will re-
ceive carbon copy of the department's reply by mail when four
cents in stamps are inclosed. Special replies by mail on matters
wblcb cannot be replied to In this department, $1.
Manufacturers' Notice.
It is a rule of this department that no apparatus will be recommended
editorially until the value of such appliances has been demonstrated to
Its editor.
Fading Out Devices.
The modern cameraman finds it necessary in order to keep up with
the times to have at his disposal a number of devices wlilch, a few
years ago, were seldom, if ever. used.
Many beautiful effects which, when properly used, add a greatly en-
hanced value to the beauty of the photography and lend to the capable
director a variety of effects hitherto not at his command may be ob-
tained by a few comparatively simple devices.
In the old days it was seldom that even the common fade out was
used. Today there is scarcely a picture in which the simple fade out
does not occur at least once, and generally several times. On account
of the number of different devices used in securing similar or nearly
similar effects there has been a confusion in the nomenclature used in
designating the different effects ; therefore it will not be amiss to ex-
plain briefly in this regard the terms used and the means of distin-
guishing between the various effects and the apparatus by which they
are produced.
Fade-out and fade-in : these terms are open to the criticism of being
too general in their application, but being the oldest form of an effect
in motion pictures and having the sanction of long usage designate
respectively the even fading of the entire picture within the frame to
blackness and the general transformation of a picture filling the entire
frame from total obscurity to brightness.
This effect may be obtained in several ways: first, by closing the
iris diaphragm in the lens while turning ; second, by a dissolving shut-
ter : third, by a graduated screen: fourth, by chemical means.
The firFt method is probably the commonest, but is open to the
objection that most iris diaphragms do not close entirely and that it is
therefore impossible to make a complete fade, especially in a brightly
lighted location. There is also the objection that, as the diaphragm
closes, the depth of focus increases and there is a very perceptible
sharpening of the focus as the image darkens, giving the unpleasant
suggestion that the scene was not as sharply focused as it could have
been.
No matter what stage of development has been reached in the at-
tainment of artistic (?) effects by the- "fuzzytype" school of still-
photography, cinematography has not yet reached the stage where
"fuzzytype" results can be tolerated in the picture. The psychology of
vision permits one to view a motionless landscape or a still life through
half-closed eyelids for the attainment of an artistic effect, but a mov-
ing object demands open-eyed attention and sharply focused eyes to
delineate its contour and the inability of the eye to sharpen the defini-
tion of an out-of-focus picture results in an irritation to the eye
which is not only a mental abomination, but an actual and harmful
physical eye-strain. On the other hand, razor-blade sharpness in every
plane of a motion picture is not always essential nor is it natural.
The human eye only discerns clearly those objects which are in the
plane on which it is focussed, and it is an insurmountable law of
physics that no lens should be in focus at all distances, whether it is
a photographic objective or the cornea of the human eye. Let us not
forget, however, that the human eye has a lens of extremely short
focus and accommodates itself almost unconsciously so that in taking
near objects with a large apertured objective the fuzziness of a distant
background is very much greater to the longer focussed wide apertured
lens objective than it is to the human eye and that the selection of a
background very close or very dark gives a much better effect than
the exaggerated mushiness of a brilliantly lighted distant background.
The shutter fade-out gives the best effect, as the image fades uni-
formly and completely away. The shutter fade-out is a mechanical
device by which, while the shutter is revolving, one blade advances
over the shutter opening until it is entirely closed, thereby gradually
decreasing the successive exposures from normal to nothing. Its range
being always the same renders it much superior to the diaphragm fade
out, as the diaphragm fade out may he from the largest aperture at
one time and from F 10 at another, and it is practically impossible to
give a properly graded fade out from a small stop, as the arc of move-
ment from a small stop to closure is too short.
The Bell-Howell camera is practically the only well-known make of
camera in which the shutter dissolve or fade out, as it is variously
known, is incorporated in the original instrument. Such a shutter
can be installed in any make of camera by a competent mechanic, and
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while the cost will probably range around a hundred dollars or more,
no photographer who has used one would part with it for twice its
cost. A shutter fade out may be either hand operated or automatic.
In the hand operated shutter dissolve the shutter opening is con-
trolled by a lever with a graduated arc which indicates the shutter
opening. The automatic dissolve is operated by a push button which
throws in a clutch on a screw which operates the shutter, while a
dial indicator shows the closing or opening of the shutter blades.
It is open to the objection that it works at one speed only, and con-
sequently produces a fade out of only one certain length, while a
hand operated dissolve may be varied to any desired extent.
The graduated screen fade-out is not much used and consists of a
strip of glass sliding in, a race or grooveway as close in front of the
lens as possible. This strip of glass varies in intensity from clear
glass at one end to complete opacity at the other. To make one of
these strips, place an unexposed contrast plate in a holder in the
dark room and insert the slide into the holder just far enough to
cover about one inch of the plate. Place it facing a distant incan-
descent lamp and have some one turn it on at a word of command, at
which time slip the slide home slowly and evenly. On development you
will have a plate clear at one end where protected by the slide, with a
deposit increasing in density to the other end. With a good glass cut-
ter this can be cut into several strips, each wide enough for your pur-
pose. Cut another similar strip of clear glass tor a cover and bind or
cement them together to protect the graduated screen. Slip the clear
end In the groove in front of the lens and take the scene which you
wish to fade out through this. When the fade out is to occur, slide
the glass strip slowly across the lens until the opaque portion covers
the aperture.
In using the graduated screen it is essential that a hood be used
which prevents any stray light from falling on the screen or there
will be a decided degradation in your negative, due to light scattered
by the screen.
The chemical method of producing fade outs is a last resort, as it is
a very difficult matter to obtain an evenly graduated fade out, owing
to the uneven action of the chemicals. It is a very valuable aid to
have in reserve, however, as a fade out may be placed anywhere
it is thought desii^ble after a picture is taken.
To produce a chemical fade out make up one of the following for-
mulas :
Cyanide of potash 1 oz.
Water 20 oz.
or
Ferricyanide (red prussiate) of potash 1 oz.
Water 10 oz.
The first formula works better and quicker, but is a very deadly
poison and should be used with extreme care.
To use either formula wrap a piece of rubber cloth about the roll of
film which is to be reduced, leaving the end on which you are to work
projecting about a foot longer than the fade out you intend to make
and fasten securely with rubber bands.
To 4 oz. of the cyanide of potash solution add just before using
.■^ dr. of tincture of iodine, or if you use the ferricyanide solution
take 4 oz. of it and add it to an equal quantity of plain 1 to 4 hypo
solution. Place whichever solution you are about to use in a saucer
or other shallow dish and have ready a tray in which you have placed
an equal quantity of acid hardener solution and water. This acid
hardener and water acts as a short-stop in case your reducing solution
should act too quickly.
Lay a clean board or a long strip of glass or even the back of a
large tray in the sink and place the end of the film down the incline
with the end which is to be darkened at the lowest point. Then with a
swab of absorbent cotton dipped in the reducing solution, commence to
swab the lower end of the film with the solution, gradually working
upward, so that as you come to the roll the reducer has less and less
time to work upon the emulsion. It you are not familiar with this
procedure it is well to experiment a few times with waste strips of
negative before attempting to produce a chemical fade out on a
valuable negative. If you have carried the process through correctly
the reducer will have dissolved away the picture entirely at the lower
end of the film, leaving it perfectly clear, from which will be a suc-
cession of faint images gaining in strength up to the point where
they join the roll and the fade begins. Immerse this quickly in the
acid hardener to stop the action of the reducer, which will otherwise
continue for some time if not checked : although plain water may be
used as a check, it does not stop the reducing action at once, and must
be applied before the reduction is quite complete.
In case the formula for hardener is not at hand, it may be mixed
up according to the following formula :
Water 5 oz.
Sodium sulphite (desiccated) % oz,
.Acetic acid No. 8 3 oz.
Alum, powdered ^^ oz.
The Dissolve : The dissolve is a combination of a fade out and fade
In, lapped over one another. The effect is that of a scene gradually
disintegrating and dissolving to another. This effect is attained by
iMarch 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1473
fading out, and then with the lens covered turning the film back to
the point where the fade out began and then fading in the succeeding
scene so that the following scene is fully faded in at the expiration of
the fade out. This may be done by any of the methods described under
the Fade-out, but in the case of a chemical dissolve it becomes neces-
sary to overlap two pieces of film where the fade out and fade in occur,
which occasions a great deal of trouble in printing, on account of the
extra thickness of film and the trouble caused by re-winding a negative
with this overlap, which can only be cemented at one end because if it
is cemented at both ends the rolling up of the negative will cause a
buckle in the film at the second joint because whichever film in the
dissolve is on the outside of the roll will prove too short to encircle
the roll, having to circumscribe a larger diameter.
Where there are a number of prints to be made from a chemical
■dissolve it is often advantageous to make a dupe negative of the dis-
solve portion and cement that into the negative in place of the cum-
bersome overlap.
Circle-in and Circle-out : Also called circle vignette or round dis-
=solver. As the instrument with which this effect is produced is an
iris diaphragm it is sometimes miscalled "Diaphragm in" and "Dia-
(phragra out," but this term should not be applied to it because it
the effect of a curtain descending to meet a rising screen in the center
of the frame. Such a device is illustrated in Figure No. 3. This
device is shown in combination with the circle-in device, either of
1. — Circling-In Device.
confuses it with an entirely different effect caused by diaphragming
in and out with the lens diaphragm which produces a fade-in or
fade-out.
The circling-in instrument or outside diaphragm is mounted upon
the end of an extensible lens hood and produces the effect of the image
disappearing at the corners of the frame, gradually diminishing in a
circular form to a round dot, which also disappears in blackness.
The sharpness or diffusion of the edges of this circle are determined by
the distance between the outside diaphragm and the lens and also by
the lens aperture used. The nearer the outside diaphragm is placed
to the lens the more out of focus it becomes and consequently the
softer the gradation of the edge of the circle. This instrument of late
has come into extensive use. not only for circling in and circling out,
■but also for isolating the expression of any particular character in the
close up from the background, in which case after focusing upon a
close view of the character at the stop used, the outside diaphragm
is gradually closed until everything except the features to be shown
are obliterated by the iris blades.
Figure No. 1 represents a device for this purpose fixed upon a
camera.
Square Closing Dissolve : This effect is very much the same as the
preceding one, with the exception that the form of dissolve is that
■of a diminishing square instead of a circle. Such a device is illustrated
in Figure No. 2.
Curtain Dissolve: In a curtain dissolve the effect is similar to that
of drawing a curtain down in front of the scene or may be varied by
Fig. 2. — Square Closing Dissolve.
which may be used independently of the other, or the curtain device
may be turned at right angles and be used to close the picture like
two sliding doors, or the plates may be used independently for double
Fig. 3. — Curtain Dissolve.
exposure work by being set by hand, giving the divided stage whereby
one actor may play a dual role in the same scene.
The Square Closing Dissolve and the Curtain Dissolve, as shown in
the illustrations, are two separate devices, but either one could have
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March 4. 1916
easily been altered so as to combine all of the effects of the two
diEferent pieces of apparatus. It is scarcely necessary to draw atten-
tion to the fact that the square and curtain closing dissolve require
sharper outlines than the circling-ln device and should therefore be
used at their fullest extension from the lens.
Figure 4 is the side view of Figure No. 3.
Double Exposure : The effects possible to produce by double ex-
posure are of such infinite variety that It is only possible to treat
them in a general way, leaving to the ingenuity of the individual pho-
tographer to attain such effects as may occur to his imagination.
Double exposures may be divided into two large general classes, the
first of which is the split or divided stage double exposure, and the
other the spirit or vision double. In the split or divided stage double,
the scene is divided in any way desirable by a mask inserted either in
the lens hood or in the aperture plate at the frame opening. As a
mask plate inserted before the frame opening produces a hard, sharp
division line, it is generally used where such a sharply defined line is
advantageous, such as the double exposure of a portrait in the frame
or of a reflection in the mirror, etc. The mask inserted in the lens
hood, however, gives a diffused dividing line which blends easily with
the second exposure, as for instance, where a character plays a dual
role the dividing line in the room or other set blends so nicely with
the second exposure that the line of demarkation between the two
exposures is imperceptible. In the second class called the spirit or
vision variety of double exposure no mask is used for the first ex-
posure, and a mask may or may not be used for the second. It is
necessary that that section of the frame or picture where the vision
is to appear should be in subdued lighting such as heavy shadow or
very dark background, so that when the second or vision exposure is
made the first exposure will not be so heavy or intense as to obliterate
the second or vision image.
As film which has already been acted upon by the light in the first
exposure is not as sensitive as in its virgin state, it is necessary, unless
the vision is to be very slight indeed, to increase considerably the ex-
posure for the vision, especially where the outlines of the vision are
wish to ask you a few questions. I am a free lance photogra-
pher doing local work and also some weekly news events and
have a Williamson Junior Camera. I realize it is a cheap
camera, but I get perfect results from it with the exceptions
Fig. 4. — Curtain Dissolve and Circling-In Device.
cut off by a double exposure mask since the mask acts not only as a
mask but also gives the effect of closing the lens diaphragm.
Figure 5 shows a double exposure box attached to the lens hood pro-
vided with grooves and bolder for carrying masks which may be cut
from stiff black paper in any required shape or size.
Fig. 5. — Double Exposure Box.
of two things, and I cannot get away from them. Once in a
while I have a scratched film and I know it comes from the
aperture plate, but cannot remedy it. Do you think I could
glue some velvet on same and remedy it? I was thinking of
taking two strips of thin velvet and glueing them on each side
where the perforations are and have the picture part clear of
everything. The*-pieces would be about one-eighth of an inch in
width. Would this help it any?
Another one of my worst troubles is that the bottom magazine
does not always take up. I can crank all day in the house
with old film in it and it works all right, but when I want to
get some event of importance, it winds all up in the camera. It
Is a spring belt and I have already cut about one inch of it
off and made it tighter. It slips on the bottom pulley. It seems
to work all right until the magazine gets almost full, then it
starts and then again it will work fine. Please tell me what
the trouble is? I read in your magazine that other camera
operators are having trouble with static. I am not bothered
with it at all and I have taken some pictures as cold as twenty
degrees below zero. I do not even use X-back film. Accord-
ing to Brother Lawrence of Oakland, California, in January
8th World, there cannot be any electricity in me.
You might try the scheme you suggest with the velvet or better
still, take the camera apart and get a machinist to mill out with a
milling cutter a space an inch wide and one-thirty-second or a little
less deep, from the center of the track beneath the gate to within a
quarter inch of the frame opening above and below so that the film
will not touch the aperture plate except on the perforated edges and
just at the frame opening.
Smooth it carefully with rouge cloth and clean frequently while using
and lubricate the aperture plate very lightly each time you load with a
little vaseline or three-in-one oil.
Loose fitting take-up magazines are frequently the cause of take-up
trouble with small cameras. This may generally be remedied by a
small thumb screw inserted in the back of the camera to engage with
a small plate tapped and threaded for the screw let into the back of
each magazine. When the magazine is in place, it is fastened rigidly
by engaging the thumb screw and tightening it. If you are handy
with tools, you can do this for yourself very satisfactorily.
Be sure and make certain that the spindle of each magazine is thus
held in perfect alignment with the arbor of the take-up pulley and
that the groove in the take-up pulley has not been worn so smooth
that the spring belt fails to "bite*' properly.
Williamson Junior Camera.
Williamson Camera, Ogdensburg, N. Y., comes with the following
troubles :
As I am a constant reader of your valuable magazine, I
EACH DEPARTMENT
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Volume 26, 2474 pages, closelv indexed, now ready. Price, $1.50.
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Music lor the Picture
Conducted by Clarence E. Sinn and S. M, Berg
Inquiries.
QUESTIONS concerning any phase of the work of the orchestral
leader in a photoplay theater may be addressed to the Moving
Picture World and the answers of Mr. Berg will appear in a Ques-
tion and Answer Department, which will be a regular feature of our
Music Page.
Mr. Berg would be pleased to hear from those leaders and musicians
who are using the Musical Suggestion .Cue Sheets which he prepares
for the V-L-S-E, Metro. World, Equitable and Mutual feature releases
as to their practical usefulness and assistance in playing the pictures. .
He also invites any criticisms or suggestions from those interested in
the work for their improvement for the service of the film.
MUSICAL SETTING FOR "FOR A WOMAN'S FAIR
NAME/'
Released February 28 by the V-L-S-E-, Inc.
Suggestions Prepared by S. M. Berg.
By special arrangements with C Schirmer, Inc., Music Publishers,
New York.
THIS "Musical Suggestion Cue Sheet" is intended as a partial solu-
tion of the problem of what to play for the picture and to assist
overcoming that chaotic condition encountered when the film is
not available until almost the hour of showing, resulting in the first
performance being a mere_ rehearsal.
For the benefit of those readers of the Moving Picture World who
are exhibitors of V-L-S-E films the following suggestions for an ac-
companiment to "For a Woman's Fair Name" were prepared by Mr.
Berg, who is associated with the Photoplay Department of G. Schirmer,
Inc. This advance publication will afford to the progressive leader an
opportunity to acquaint himself with the general character of the film
story he is to portray with his orchestra.
The timing of the picture is based on a speed of 15 minutes to a
thousand feet. The time indications will assist the leader in anticipat-
ing the various cues, which may consist of the printed sub-titles
(marked T) or by a described action (marked D).
Pierce's wife. Vivien, newlywed. and McGregor, a friend, are found
in rather suspicious, though strictly honest, circumstances by Bolles,
Pierce's secretary, who is a dope fiend. McGregor loves Alicia, Pierce's
sister, and so does Bolles. so he threatens to reveal everything to
Pierce unless McGregor keeps away. Bolles, repeatedly rebuked for his
attentions, shoots Alicia by mistake when in a half-crazed condition.
McGregor is accused, and in order to protect Vivien, who was at his
home when the shooting occurs, he does not deny the charge. Bolles"
mind gives way and he kills himself after Pierce has choked the truth
out of him. Receiving proof of his wife's innocence. Pierce forgives her
and McGregor declares his love to Alicia, who recovers from the shot.
The whole character of this picture is dramatic and the music should
be subdued and expressive.
The THEME selected is "Oh, that we two were Maying." — Nevin.
Time schedule: five reels (about 4,700 feet), 70^ minutes.
Time.
Sub titles or descriptive cues.
Opening.
2%
T
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T
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T
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10
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T
11 Va
T
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14
T
T
Music.
Oh that we two were Maying.
(Allegretto — Nevin. Con espres-
sione) (THEME)
At home after their honey- A Woman's Word — Fysher.
moon.
Bolles calls on his half
brother.
When McGregor sees his
brother.
"Eyes off. McGregor."
Blowing it in while it lasts.
— "Let's ride out into the
country — "
"In fair or foul weather — "
"Say, who is she?"
15H T "Know them ? You bet.
That's my half-brother
and hi^ wife."
19H T "Why did he call me Mrs.
McGregor?"
In the morning.
"Come, it will make it worse
to explain."
Approaching shadows.
The new secretary.
"Mr. Bolles, my secretary."
"Bob, do you approve of
that?'
McGregor becomes a con-
stant caller.
"It may hurt you to listen
to me — "
"Mr. McGregor was pro-
voked."
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T
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T
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T
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T
32
T
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T
(Valse lento)
Legende — Friml.
(Moderato)
Celtic Dance — BuIIard.
(Andante)
Agitato No. 3.*
Repeat : Oh that we two. etc.
(THEME*
Prelude — Jarnefelt.
(Allegro quasi allegretto)
Agitato No. 4.*
Aria (F" Minor) — Schumann.
(Andante cantabile)
Repeat: Oh th^t wp two. etc.
(THEME)
Madrio-al and Valse lente.
(L'Enfant prodigue) — Wormser.
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T "It you don't love me, why Repeat: Oh that we two, etc.
did you—" (THEME)
U \N h e n McGregor returns Kamcnoi Ostrow— Rubinstein.
borne. (Moderato)
T "I'd liite to speak to you,
Sir."
T "So I'm discharged because Dramatic Allegro No. 1.
I love Alicia?"
T "Ask your wife."
T "I am going away and I Auf Wiedersehen — Romberg.
wanted to say good-bye." (Moderato)
So you are going away?"
"Oh, we're listening, are Love's Torment — Caruso
we?" (Valse lento)
'Go on tell him. I'm tired
ot it all.'
'I can't let you go, Alicia Repeat: Oh that we two, etc.
loves you." (THEME)
'Have you seen Mrs.
Pierce?"
D 'W'hen Pierce walks outside Agitato Xo. 2.*
on the lawn.
54% T McGregor's servant traces Adagio Cantabile from the B
the shot. minor Sonata — Strauss.
"He couldn't have fired the
shot."
After a three days' flght for Repeat : Oh that we two, etc.
Alicia's life. (THEME)
Doubts and fears.
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'McGregor has failed to es- Mignonette — Friml.
tablish an alibi." Allegro scherzando)
D When Pierce find-! his wife
on the lawn bench.
T In the crazed mind of Chant sans paroles — Friml.
Bolles— (Andante)
T "Bob. I have come to tell Hurry Xo. 1.*
you — "
T "Yet. I did it. I killed
Alicia and now I'll kill
you."
D Shot.
When all that had been Repeal : Oh that we two, etc.
doubted had been explained. (THEME)
The End.
Note : For the convenience of readers of the Moving Picture World
a price list of the numbers suggested in the above cue-sheet is to be
found in G. Schirmer's advertisement on page 1.5fiS.
Enchanted Hour-
( Andantino)
Mouton.
How to Prepare a Musical Setting.
By S. M. Berg.
Many inquiries have betn addressed to the editor in regard to how to
prepare a musical setting for a picture when, by some unforseen cir-
cumstance, neither a score nor a musical suggestion cue sheet has ar-
rived before or with the film. For thi.s reason an attempt will be made
to give some guides along this line to those musicians who are anxious
to fittingly portray the character of the film, but who have not had the
experience to assemble the proper music.
The first thing is to have the picture run at a normal speed and with-
out making anything more than mental notes carefully note the char-
acter of the story, viz. : Whether the action is dramatic or light comedy,
western, mining or feudal, and also the nationality of the characters.
For instance, if it is a western picture and there happens to be an In-
dian character introduced, it does not follow that Indian music is op-
propriate. Should it be a drama with one character that adds a touch
of comedy here and there, it does not give license to noisy popular
music. A feudal story may be intensely dramatic with possibly but one
exciting moment.
In first viewing the picture what should be striven for is to get an
idea of the general atmosphere, deciding whether or not a theme is
adapted to it. Those associated with the highest ideals of music for the
picture are all agreed that the theme is an appropriate musical concep-
tion to a story but care must be taken in choosing the scenes where it is
to be played. Note whether the leading character has a love interest
for another character : a child, a sweetheart or a wife, and at scenes
where they are together or when one has a vision of the other the
theme can be used to advantage. Then the theme should be varied, that
is. it might be played as a violin solo at one scene, cello solo at another,
cornet muted at another and so on.
After viewing your picture the first time, having decided upon the
character ot the story and have selected some fitting theme, view your
picture again, taking note ot all sub-titles. A picture player will dis-
cover within a very short time of his being associated with the business
that a change of music is frequently needed and no sub-title is avail-
able to act as a warning cue. In such an instance as this he must
create whai the writer has named a "descriptive cue," which is a de-
scription of the action going on. Let us suppose a woman is seated in
the dusk sewing under the light of a lamp, or idly rocking herself, or
playing the piano, when a face is seen at the window or a hand appears
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througlL the curtains. Then a door slowly opens and the scene continues
showing some torm of burglary. There would be no warning sub-title
saying that the burglar is now coming, so it is for the musician to then
write an abbreviation of this action and be prepared with some myster-
ioso suitable to the character of the action. Then again at the end of
such a scene there may be a struggle, a murder, possibly only a burg-
lary with the leading character having no knowledge of what is happen-
ing. When the scene is over some warning must be given to again
change the music. If no title is available a description of action must
again be noted.
A fault with many players of the pictures is to overdo the music.
Leaders and musicians must remember that an audience wants to hear
pleasing music, that at the same time is fitting and portrays the action.
Let us imagine we are cueing a picture that had several scenes where
dancing was taliing place so that we were compelled to play a good deal
of dance music. Jn such a case as this we must select the balance of
the music to act as a foil for what we are forced to play in order to
create a pleasing combination. Xothing is more monotonous than to
sit and listen for an hour or more to airs of one character as in such
a case as mentioned above. Some pleasing intermezzos or solos for any
particular instrument would lend variety to the musical program. We
all. at times, have to handle those lively western pictures which call for
a considerable amount of allegro movements. Some leaders will, for a
picture of this kind, simply bunch together a number of these motives
wherein had they used discretion in noting the scenes of slower action
and interposed some pleasing number when the scene had changed, and
an allegro movement was reaiiy needed, it would result far more pleas-
ing and effective.
Certain manufacturers are producing a kind of feature pictures which
are morbid and intensely dramatic almost all through the five reels.
Particular care must be taken not to overplay these pictures. At the
really vital points where this is needed it will heighten the illusion to
play some Chopin prelude or andante movement so long as some ap-
propriate number had been previously played. If one insists on playing
morbid music all through, the effect of pathos, when required, is lost.
The motion picture industry is still young, and none of us can say that
we are prepared for every situation, but careful thought will materially
help to solve the daily problems.
An important member of a theater orchestra is the drummer, and if
he uses discretion and has a slight vein of humor, his services are in-
valuable. A short time ago there was released by the Vitagraph Co. of
America a five-reel comedy drama, entitled "What Happened to Father,"
featuring Mr. Frank Daniels as "Father." At almost every scene in
which Mr. Daniels appeared there was a brush of some kind lying
handy, and if he did not discover one nearby, as a last resort, he brought
one from his pocket and started to brush his hair. In preparing the
cue sheet for this picture the writer suggested that during this action
the drummer should attempt to create some scratching noise which would
bring out the humor. In order to see how this was carried out he visited
two theaters. At one the drummer totally ignored the action and much
of the "artistic" comedy was lost to the audience. At the second theater,
however, there was one of those fellows who are not above accepting an
Idea, and he was prepared with a couple of pieces of sandpaper which he
adroitly manipulated in these scenes. Needless to say he got a great
deal more laughter than the other drummer did. It is not the big efforts
of musicians that are appreciated, but these little touches which bring
to the audience the human interest portrayed on the screen. At a
scene of a child touching the piano the orchestra should be stopped and
a few bars played disjointedly by the pianist. In fantastic action some-
times a harp and lute can he well duplicated by piano and clarinet. A
storm cloud, pattering of rain, train action or a steam whistle if fol-
lowed in moderation will materially help to bring out those hidden pos-
sibilities of a picture and give to the audience a little more of its true
worth. Musicians should realize that if they will try to carry out such
suggestions the security of their positions will be greatly increased and
reciprocation on the part of the manager will be in the form of a larger
salary for the man that is able to utilize the common sense with which
most of us are gifted.
METRO COMPANY IN SAVANNAH.
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, with a company
of twenty-five other principals, have gone to Savannah, Ga.,
where they are at work on the sensational Metro wonder-
play, "The Wall Between," one of the most pretentious
productions ever attempted by Metro. Besides the Metro
players five hundred regular army soldiers will be used, to-
gether with 1,500 negroes who will appear in battle scenes
between United States soldiers and an uprising among the
blacks of Nicaragua.
To obtain correct and realistic settings for some of the
scenes the Metro Company has arranged to use both in-
teriors and exteriors of Fort Servian, near Savannah,
Scenes will be photographed in the grounds of the fort, and
some of the most important action preceding the battle
scenes will be made in the officers' auarters. Catling guns
will be used and scores of horses. Mr. Bushman has taken
along two of his own thoroughbred horses, which he keeps
at his country estate, Bushmanor, near Baltimore. He will
ride one of the horses in "The Wall Between," and Charles
Prince will ride the other.
"The Wall Between" will be produced under the direction
of John W. Noble, who is a graduate of West Point, and
who served seven vears in the United States Army. He will
be assisted bv William "Bill" Bailey. Among the many in-
teresting features will be several allegorical scenes, includ-
ing a reproduction of the famous painting, "The Spirit
of 76."
In addition to Mr. Bushman and Miss Bayne, the sup-
porting cast includes Charles Prince, Helen Dunbar, John
Davidson, Edward Brennan, Sidney, Cushing, Thomas
Brooks, Alice Gordon and other w«ll-known players.
Bluebird Creates New Film Star
GENERAL MANAGER M. H. HOFFMAN, of Bluebird
Photoplays, Inc., will exploit a new film-star in "The
Grip of Jealousy," to be released February 24 in the
Bluebird program. Louise Lovely is her name — and she's all
that. She came to Joseph De Grasse, director for Bluebird,
only three months ago
for work as an extra; al-
t h o ugh in Australia,
whence she had just ar-
rived, she had acquired
quite an enviable repu-
tation as a dramatic
player upon the stage.
Mr. De Grasse saw
possibilities in her, and
cast her for a rather im-
portant role in one of
iiis productions. Before
she had taken more
than a half dozen scenes
he was convinced that
she was adapted as very
few women are for mo-
tion picture work. Her
type of beauty fits her
eminently for the
screen, and the camera,
which is so cruel to
many extremely beauti-
ful women, is more than
kind to her.
In the cast of her first
picture she was known
by her stage name, which by the way is her family name,
Louise Carbasse. It was decided by the powers that be that
the family name of Carbasse was a needless handicap to
fasten upon such a lovely actress, and the Bluebird Company
wrote to her, asking if she would not adopt the name of
Louise Lovely as her screen name. She readily consented
to this, and from now on she will be known as Louise Lovely.
Louise Lovely.
DAVID POWELL JOINS KLEINE FORCES.
David Powell, whose work was so strikingly eflfective in
"The Dawn of Tomorrow," has joined the forces of George
Kleine. Mr. Powell will be cast for the role of Richard
Freneau in the coming Rupert Hughes' novel in which Billie
Burke and Henry Kolker will be featured. Mr. Powell has
had a long and successful career on the stage and screen.
Iri 1905 at His Majesty's theater in London, he played with
Sir H. Beerbohm Tree. Later he supported such stars as
Miss Ellen Terry, Sir J. Forbes Robertson and Holbrook
Blinn. He has interpreted leading roles for Arthur Ham-
merstein. Charles Frohman, David Belasco and Klaw & Er-
langer in such productions as "Outcasts," "The Hyphen,"
"The Trap" and "The Fallen Idol." His screen successes
include "The Fatal Card," "One of Our Girls," "The Dawn
of Tomorrow" and "Fine Feathers." "Mr. Powell's rare
dramatic ability and his exceptional adaptability to the part
of Richard Frenau in the new Billie Burke novel, induced
us to secure him," said George Kleine. "We have a won-
derful cast for this picture."
DEATH OF NED REARDON.
Ned Reardon, for the past two years in Eastern Universal
Productions, died February 4th at St. Luke's Hospital, New
York, after a gallant eight weeks' fi.ght with pneumonia. The
body was shipped to Mr. Reardon's mother in Boston for
burial. Ned Reardon played most exclusively with King
Baggot. He was a very versatile screen actor and before
joining the Baggot company had appeared in Edison pic-
tures, previous to which he had had a long experience on the
stage. One of his most notable Universal pictures was
"The Corsican Brothers," the famous Baggot double-
exposure feature. Mr. Reardon was unmarried. His last
Universal appearance was with Mr. Baggot in "Almost a
Papa." The Universal Heights studios sent a massive
wreath to the services at Boston.
March 4, 1916
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Kleine Highly Commends the Harry Watson Comedies.
GEORGE KLEINE paid the city a brief visit last week,
arriving Saturday, Feb. 19, and returning to New York
by the Twentieth Century the following Monday. Dur-
ing a short interview I learned that the company making
the Billie Burke serial is at present in Palm Beach, Fla.,
where the members will remain four weeks. They are
securing some fine scenes in that vicinity which will appear
in the first two episodes. Quite a number of the episodes
have already been finished, Mr. Kleine stated.
A flood of applications for contracts is coming in from
all parts of the country, but Mr. Kleine stated that no con-
tracts are being made at present. Quite a number of ofTers
have been received from exhibitors who have signed blank
contracts, leaving the amounts to be filled in by Mr. Kleine.
The date of the opening release has not yet been decided
upon, but it will, in all likelihood, be around May 1.
Mr. Kleine is particularly interested just now in the Harry
Watson comedies. The first set of ten one-reelers is nearly
completed, and these will be released to regular picture
houses in March, after having had a preliminary run in a
few of the finest houses throughout the country.
Owing to the fact that Harry Watson was an unknown
quantity as a film comedian, Mr. Kleine wished to demon-
strate that these comedies would make a pronounced hit
in the best theaters. His expectations are being fully realized,
and the impression has already been created that they are
the best type of comedies since the early days of the industry.
They possess those qualities that give snappy entertainment
and at the same time they are clean and wholesome.
Mr. Kleine points to the fact that a feature of the making
of these comedies is the great condensation of incidents and
well sustained action. Every reel has been compressed from
an original length of from 3,000 to 5,000 feet, so that every
foot of film has its -snap and ginger. Because of this quality
it can be readily seen that one can view them again and
again and be thoroughly entertained. One of the advantages
resulting from this is that it makes possible the booking of
these comedies in competing houses, it making little matter
which house has shown the latest released comedy first.
Mr. Kleine paid a hearty tribute to the director of the
Watson comedies, in acknowledgment of the universal, not
to say extraordinary, originality shown in their making, as
almost all of the business of the action is the director's own
invention. This director is Louis Myll, who was in Italy with
Mr. Kleine while he was producing "Du Barry." Mr. Myll
was with David Belasco for nine years. He had not directed
films until he took up Harry Watson, his position previously
in the film business having been that of manager of pro-
ductions.
Interesting Interview on the Condition of the Pacific Coast
Trade.
R. W. Horn, for many years with the Kleine Optical
Company, and now special traveling representative of the
Nicholas Power Company, arrived in the city Tuesday, Feb.
IS, and will remain for several weeks.
Mr. Horn has held his present position for a year and a
half, and most of the time has been spent on the Pacific
Coast. He is familiar with the field there from San Diego
to Vancouver, B. C, and claims that he has seen every
exhibitor in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the interests
of his company. He is, therefore, in a position to give an
accurate description of the condition of the trade in Pacific
Coast territory.
"Without any doubt the most perfect projection in the
United States is found on the Pacific Coast," says Mr. Horn.
And this is accounted for by the statement that all the opera-
tors in high class theaters are, practically, electrical engineers
and receive high pay. Some of the operators in the best
theaters in San Francisco are paid as high as $40, $50 and
$60 per week. "They are high class men and a credit to the
trade," Mr. Horn told me, with an air of enthusiasm.
In San Francisco at the present time there are 116 moving
picture theaters, and in some of them the owners have
spent as much as $4,000 in the equipment of a single operat-
mg room, where three machines and a dissolver are used
m the same room. Power machines are used in a majority
ot houses m the Golden Gate city, Mr. Horn said, without
any attempt to exaggerate.
Mr. Horn had charge of the Nicholas Power Company's
booth at the exposition during its entire run. He kept a
tab of the daily calls at the booth at that time, and at the
close found that the daily average calls made by exhibitors
was 215. These people came from all parts of the world.
Especial interest was taken in the booth display by Japanese
and Chinese exhibitors. Quite a number of the visiting ex-
hilMtors were from South .America. "All spoke in high
terms of the Power's 6 and 6.\ machines," Mr. Horn assured
me. He also stated that the machines stand high in the favor
of exhibitors from Vancouver to San Diego.
The exhibiting department of the trade is in a healthy con-
dition all over the Coast territory. Admission prices run
from 10 to SO cents for programs of seven reels, on an
average. Very few five-cent theaters can be found.
Mr. Horn was accompanied to Chicago by W. W. Lewis,
also a traveling representative of the Power Company. From
Chicago as headquarters, Messrs. Horn and Lewis will oper-
ate in middle western territory, from Pittsburgh to Denver.
Mr. Horn concluded the interesting interview with this
voluntary statement: "Wherever I have traveled, I have
never found an exhibitor who was not a subscriber to The
Moving Picture World."
The Rothacker Film Mcmufacturing Company.
Watterson R. Rothacker announces that hereafter his com-
pany will be known as the Rothacker Film Manufacturing
Company, the successor of the Industrial Moving Picture
Company of Chicago.
In explanation, Mr. Rothacker states that the primary
reason for this combination is that various companies have
been formed and named to trespass upon the name "Indus-
trial," and, as a direct result, the trade has in several in-
stances been confused, and in a number of specific cases
people have actually done business under the impression that
they were dealing with the Rothacker Company, whereas,
as a matter of fact, they had been misled by a name in-
tended to trade upon the prestige gained for the name
"Industrial" by the Industrial Moving Picture Company of
Chicago.
The Industrial Moving Picture Company was formed six
years ago by Mr. Rothacker, Carl Laemmle and R. H. Coch-
rane, and has the signal distinction of being the first com-
pany in the world to specialize in moving picture advertising.
The Rothacker-Industrial Company is generally acknowledged
as the pioneer and leading specialist in this field.
Another reason given for the new title of the company is
that with the opening of the new Rothacker laboratory and
studios in Chicago, the scope of the Industrial Moving Pic-
ture Company will be largely increased and extended so as
to include moving picture production and activities which are
beyond the merely industrial field.
Mr. Rothacker desires to give publicity to the fact that the
Industrial Moving Picture Company, as an Illinois corpora-
tion, will be continued and maintained, and that violators of
its corporate rights will be vigorously prosecuted.
The policy and plans of the Rothacker Film Manufactur-
ing Company will be given in detail to the trade when the
formal opening of the new laboratory and studios is offi-
cially announced, which will be very soon, probably about
April 1.
Chicago Film Brevities.
Essanay has S'igned William Gillette to appear in his well-
known plays, "Sherlock Holmes" and "Secret Service." Mr.
Gillette will begin work on the first of Ihese in the near
future.
* * *
I. Van Ronkle, Chicago manager of V-L-S-E, Inc., has
resigned his position to accept the Chicago management of
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the Bluebird Photo-Plays, Inc., with headquarters at 107 N.
Dearborn street. Mr. Van Ronkle will assume his new duties
on Monday, February 21.
* * *
A. F. Hcineman, lessee and manager of the Memorial
Opera House, \'alparaiso, Ind., called last week and sub-
scribed for the World. The Memorial Opera House seats
900 people and is modern in every respect. An admission of
15 cents is charged for mixed features, such as Metro,
World, etc., the program consisting of six reels. Valparaiso
has a population of about 9,000, and has three moving pic-
ture theaters. Mr. Heineman reports very good business.
He announces his intention to build a new moving picture
theater in Valparaiso that will seat aljout 1,000 people, and
which W'iU probably be named the Strand. When this thea-
ter is completed, pictures exclusively will be shown, while
the Memorial Opera House will become a road show and
vaudeville theater, of which Mr. Heineman will still be man-
ager.
* * *
Leo. R. Ursini, operator of the Orpheum theater, Aurora,
111., paid us a visit last week, and purchased a copy of Hall-
berg's Motion Picture Electricity. Mr. Ursini is a member
of the Moving Picture Machine Operators, Local No. 221,
L A. T. S. E.
* * *
It reminded me of old times to see A. D. Flintom in the
city last week. Mr. Flintom is president of the Kansas City
Feature Film Co. in Kansas City, Mo., and he reported
favorable business conditions in his vicinity. Mr. Flintom
combined business with pleasure during his trip, and was ac-
companied by Mrs. Flintom.
* * *
W. O. Stevens, owner of the Eagle theater, Princeton, 111.,
paid a short visit to the office last week. Mr. Stevens ap-
peared to be much concerned over the difficulties experi-
enced in securing pictures of a sufficiently clean character to
please Iiis patrons. In this connection he stated: "Without
The Moving Picture World, I would not attempt to run my
business. I would get out of it." Mr. Stevens offers pro-
grams of five reels at 10 cents, and, of all makes, he prefers
the product of the V-L-S-E, Inc. Princeton has a popula-
tion of 4,000 people, and the moving picture goers are very
financial in their estimate of the morality of pictures. The
Eagle seats 300 people.
* * *
The second annual ball of the Showmen's League of
America was held at the Lexington Hotel, this city, on
Wednesday evening, Feb. 16. The gathering was large and
the event was thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
* * *
"The Clarion," an Equitable feature in five parts, heads
the current week's program at the Ziegfeld. Carlyle Black-
well, supported by Marion Dentler, Charles Mason and other
prominent players, is the star. A continuation of "Musty
Buffer's" experiences as a bell-hop is also on the bill, with
Harry Watson in some of his inimitable, mirth-provoking
situations.
* * *
L. W. Atwater, sales manager of the Precision Machine
Co., Inc., paid the city a visit last week, and was so busy
that he had no time to say more than "Howdy?" to me and
quite a number of other acquaintances who were glad to
meet him.
* * *
Jones, Linick & Schaefer announce that work on the razing
of the old building on the site located on State street, be-
tween Jackson boulevard and Van Buren street, will begin
about March 1. Immediately thereafter the erection of the
Rialto theater will begin, and the house is expected to be
finished about October 1. The structure will have a ground
plot of 100 feet square and will be five stories in height, the
entire front on State street being of white terra cotta and
granite. The yearly ground rental of the plot will be $65,000^
and the cost of the building is estimated at $350,000. A sum
of $40,000 has already been paid for the cancellation of leases
in tlie old building.
* * *
A company was organized last week under the title Elmen-
dorf Travel Talks for the purpose of distributing Dwight
Elmendorf's travel subjects in two-reel installments, with
lectures. Fifty such releases are now ready for release and
others will be added as fast as needed. Mr. Elmendorf also
purposes to issue, in connection, a series of nature study
films. Associated with Mr. F.lmendorf in the company are
Dr. Albert Lowcnthal, of this city, and Wm. Cadoret, of
Kankakee, who owns the Le Petite theater in that city.
The officers of the company are in the Schiller Building.
With the advent of the Burton Holmes travelogue series,
released in connection with the Paramount features, and the
completion of arrangements for the release of the Elmendorf
series, exhibitors will be enabled to bring to their patrons in
the smaller cities these fine educational subjects, from which
they have been barred in the past.
* * *
F. L. Fraser, part owner, with E. J. Degenhart, of the
Princess and Palace theaters, Mendota, 111., paid a call last
week. Mr. Fraser reports improving business. His pro-
grams at the present time consist of V-L-S-E, Celebrated
Players, Fox and General Film. Five and 10 cents are
charged for regular programs, and 10 and 20 cents on fea-
ture nights. Mr. Fraser renewed his subscription for the
World.
* * *
Walter W. Evans, Jr., special traveling representative for
the Precision Machine Co. (Simplex), has arrived in the city
from a trip to Detroit, Milwaukee and through adjacent ter-
ritory, and states that it was very successful from the trade
viewpoint. He will remain for some time in the Chicago
field, where prospects are attractive at present. He installed
a Simplex in the Harrison technical public school shortly
after his return.
* * *
The film rental department of the Western Vaudeville
Managers' Association has moved its offices from the Ma-
jestic Theater Building, on Monroe street, Chicago, to the
Mailers Building, at the corner of Wabash and Madison
street. Manager Adolph M. Eisner is in charge of the office
in suite 512 Mailers Building, and is prepared to furnish his
customers some fifty odd multiple reel features besides a
long list of carefully selected single reel comedies, some
peculiarly interesting travel subjects and a single reel dance
feature entitled "Adelaide and Hughes in Modern Dances."
Mr. Eisner has a wide acquaintance among Chicago exhibit-
ors through his long experience as an exchange manager for
the General, the Mutual, and as manager of the E. L. K. office
at the time that company was founded, and now that the
film department of the Western Vaudeville Managers' Asso-
ciation is prepared to take on other customers than the regu-
lar vaudeville houses it has long been supplying, it is ex-
pected that Mr. Eisner will considerably increase the busi-
ness of the film rental department.
» * *
In an article in the current number of the Biblical World,
Shaler Mathews, dean of the Divinity School of the Uni-
versity of Chicago, says in part: "When the success of a
church depends on a paid choir or a moving picture machine,
that church is ready either for regeneration or burial."
* * *
"The Adventures of Kathlyn," in eight reels, will be the
attraction at the Fine Arts theater, this city, for an indefinite
run, beginning Saturday evening, February 19. The big film
serial has been boiled down to about one-fourth its length,
and Frank Cruickshank, who has control of the run, be-
lieves that he has a sure winner. An orchestra of 35 pieces,
it is promised, will furnish special interpretative music, and
a Hindoo atmosphere will prevail throughout the presenta-
tion. The ushers will appear in Hindoo garb, and the decora-
tions, both on the exterior and the interior of the theater,
will be of Hindoo origin. If the venture at the Fine Arts
theater proves a success, the revised edition of "The Adven-
tures of Kathlyn" will be presented in all the large cities in
the United States. Great interest is taken in the result, as
this big serial was the first, and the most successful of its
kind, introduced.
* * *
Colin Campbell, dean of the Selig directing corps, arrived
in Chicago Friday, February 11, from Los Angeles. He
immediately engaged in conference with William N. Selig,
president of the Selig Polyscope Company, regarding com-
pleted plans for the production of "The Crisis." Several
Selig stars will arrive later in Chicago from the West, and
a number of interior scenes of this film drama will be taken
in the Chicago studios. Later, St. Louis, Vicksburg and
other cities will be visited to make the exterior scenes.
* * *
I have just received a letter from my old friend, George
H. Hines, lessee and manager of the Auditorium theater,
South Bend, in which he states that business is prosperous
and that he has installed his two new Edison machines,
costing $600 each. He also enclosed a check for one year's
subscription for the World for Charles Vollmer, one of his
operators at the Auditorium. But the best news in the let-
ter states that preparations have been made for the building
of the Lyda. a new structure that will seat 2,200 people, and
named in honor of Mrs. Hines.
March 4, 1916
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News of Los Angeles and Vicinity
By G. P. VON HARLEMAN and CLARKE IRVINE
BALBOA STARS SHINE AT HOTEL VIRGINIA BALL.
One Hundred Horkheimer Players Attend Annual Society
Festival of Famous Long Beach Hostelry.
ONE of tlie most successful society events in Southland
this season was the Annual Ball at the Hotel Virginia,
Friday evening, February 11.
A brilliant array of prominent men and beautiful women
had assembled for this occasion, and that the affair was such
taken by Balboa Players in the evening's entertainment.
By courtesy of President H. M. Horkheimer of the Balboa
Company, three magnificent "Tableaux Vivants" were put on
by the Balboa players. The first of these tableaux was called
the "War of the Nations," in which was represented all the
crowned heads of the belligerents. The second tableaux was
a scene from "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the third living
picture visualized the "Spirit of '76." As a grand finale the
"Spirit of 1916" was charmingly portrayed liy dainty Miss
Ruth Roland.
More than one hundred Balboa players took part in these
tableaux, which were staged by Business Manager Norman
Manning and costumed from the wardrobes of the Balboa
Company.
Charming Corenne Grant as the Indian girl "Pocahontas"
was declared to be the most beautiful woman at the ball.
Daniel Gilfeather, made up as "Emperor Francis Joseph
of Austria," was the most realistic. Other very good make-
ups were Charles Dudley as "Abraham Lincoln," Ray Rockett
as "Uncle Sam," and Frank Erlanger as "Victor Emanuel."
The most gorgeous of all the costumes was worn by Harry
Harvey in the make-up of "Captain Courtesy." Henry King
as Balljoa typified the company.
The players in the picture from left to right are — first row:
Makato Inokuchi (Emperor of Japan), Norman Manning
(Punchinello), Daniel Gilfeather (Frances Joseph, Emperor
of Austria), R. Henry Grey (Prince Mirko of Bulgaria.),
Charles Dudley (Abraham Lincoln), Corenne Grant (Poca-
hontas), Henry Stanley (Hans Brinker). R. R. Rockett
(Uncle Sam), Frank Erlanger (Victor Emanuel, King of
Italy), Andrew Arbuckle (Little Eva).
Second row: Harry Harvey (Capt. Courtesy), Reaves
Eason (clown), Ruth White (Spanish girl), Joyce Moore
("Red Circle" girl), Frank Mayo (the Roumanian crown
prince), Philo McCullough (Grand Duke Sergius of Rus-
sia), Bruce Smith (Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany), Henry
King (Balboa), Bert Ensminger (Magyar noble), Gordon
Sackville (Albert, King of Belgium).
After the ball was over a supper dance was given for the
Balboa people. Manager Nestle of the Virginia Hotel said
that this was the most successful affair ever held at the
hotel.
V-L-S-E Finds Home.
The service of the V-L-S-E, including all the big features,
has found a first run permanent home in Los Angeles.
Manager J. W. Anderson of the popular Clune's Broadway
tlieater announced this week that the house will open on
the 21st with the newest features from this big line.
Mr. Clune is goin.g to spend considerable in entirely re-
modeling and improving the building. There will be a large
new electric sign, with "Home of V-L-S-E Pictures" across
the top. The whole house will be given a thorough over-
hauling prior to the opening.
Mr. W. Fay Lynch, special representative of the Essanay,
arrived in town last week and will leave shortly for a round-
about return to the home office in Chicago. He reports
business as being good all along the line, but says that
here it seems to be somewhat better than throughout the
middle states.
Board of Trade Meets.
The California Committee of the Moving Picture Board of
Trade of America met Tuesday evening and held a busy
session. It was decided to enlarge the committee to about
fifteen, taking in the publicity men from the large com-
panies, and a few others. The duty of the committee is to
look after the interests of the entire industry, and so far
some interesting things have been done. Mabel Condon,
chairman, presided, and welcomed one new member, M. G.
Jonas, manager of the Universal publicity department, the
others present being Kenneth A. O'Hara, J. C. Jessen and
Clarke Irvine.
Group of Balboa Players at Hotel Virginia Ball.
1480
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Actors' Fund Campaign Starts.
The first gun in the big battle to make the allied public
forces surrender their jitney ammunition was fired here
this week when a large number of stage and screen stars
appeared in person at most every house in town on Monday
evening. During the week players from everywhere ap-
peared at many theaters, urging the public to donate. At the
outset the cash rolled in when the tax was put on at the box
offices. For one week the percentage lasted, five or ten
cents being added to the price of every ticket sold. A goodly
sum was realized in this way.
Friday evening at Levy's cafe, the place where photo-
players always meet, a benefit dinner was served, bringing
in another little wad for the big fund. Actors from the
!Mason Opera House did some stunts for the generous pub-
lic, and not a table was to be had, as everyone had reserved
them before the. announcement had been out a day.
Additional names have been added to the original Cali-
.fornia committee, the list now including, besides Jesse L.
Lasky, chairman, and Will Wyatt, vice-chairman, Thomas
H. Ince, De Wolflf Hopper, Mack Sennett, H O. Davis,
F.' E. Woods, E. D. Horkheimer, Thomas Persons, Charles
F. Eyton, B. H. von Kleiji, ..Clarence Drown, J. A. Quinn
and Clarke Irvine. E. T. Boyd is secretary and publicity
director for the committee.
. -The Los Angeles people are very appreciative, and are
hoosting every event that the committee plans. The Mayor,
Hon. Charles E. Sebastian, has put his shoulder to the
.wheel and is helping along with the whole city to make the
campaign of the California committee a great success, and
if the other events pan out as well as the first, the disabled
and aged thespians will surely benefit greatly in the future.
American Opens Publicity Office.
The Flying "A" firm has established a permanent pub-
licity department at their Santa Barbara studios. A letter
from Don W. Rayburn, manager of the department, says
that a plan will be put through whereby special press pic-
tures of the principals of each company, not the ordinary
stills, but costume photos taken in the studio and out on
location, will be sent out each week, together with live and
up to the minute studio news. This sounds good, so we
may e.xpect some exciting tales from the north.
Brevities.
Al Kaufman, erstwhile pugilist, but now a fistic actor for
the films, appears in "The Bruiser," a blooded five-reel pic-
ture produced by the American, featuring Billy Russell, the
champion athlete of the northwestern studio. The story is
from the machine of William Parker. Charlotte Burton
plays the girl. The piece is in the hands of Charles Bartlett,
who is now directing the biggest scenes, fights between the
boxer and Russell, who, by the way, is no slouch when it
comes to the padded hands and the once overs and unders,
and so on, according to the rooter on the ringside,
f * * *
William M. Seabury, counsel for the Motion Picture Board
oil Trade of America, arrived in Los Angeles this week,
after a much delayed trip across the continent. He at-
te;nded the Washington fireworks when the crafty censor
bill was given a ride in the Congressional scenic railway.
I * * *
'The Pathe News man, reporter, cameraman, booster, stu-
dent and everything that a news weekly man must be to
gtt the stufif for the film newspaper, arrived home from his
war trip into Me.xico. He stayed home long enough to get
a;pair of shoe laces and a can of film, then hurried off to
sljoot the big dam break back of San Diego, which swept
hundreds of farmhouses away and did other damage.
* * *
"The Love Pirates," the story by George Bronson How-
ard, is progressing nicely at the Kalem plant, Director
James W. Home now being engaged on the sixth episode. .
Marin Sais and Ollie Kirkby are doing some excellent
work in this picture.
* * *
"Free speech, free press and a free stage have always been
ideals of the American people. Then why not a free screen?"
That is the start of the text of a trailer that Horkheimer
Brothers attacli to Balboa films. Everybody ought to do it
and when the fight against censors starts preparedness will
have been cast off for the fighting condition.
* * *
Manager Tally of the Broadway theater which bears his
name, recently did a novel stunt which appealed to the
patrons of his popular house. One Sunday afternoon it
rained very hard, and the line awalffng to" see ^*The Gteat
Divide" was standing partly under awnings and partly under
the dripping sky. Mr. Tally promptly pressed into service
every umbrella in the office and made his employees, him-
self, and the World man also, stand beside the line with
opened umbrellas and protect the patrons as they passed in.
This caused many smiles and remarks of "Some service,"
"This is certainly thoughtful," and so on. The live exhibitor
is surely to be found in Los Angeles.
* * *
The Pathe Exchange is moving this week to its new
quarters on Film Row along with the many other ex-
changes. Manager B. E. Loper has gone to considerable
expense in fitting up the new store, and the exhibitors will
find it much nicer than the former headquarters. "The Red
Circle," made by the Balboa, is booking well, as are the big
Pathe pictures.
* * *
L. K. Dewein, cameraman on local duty for the Hearst-
Vitagraph news picture, this week filmed a novel model of a
clever invention. A local man built an automatic fire escape
to be fitted to the stables of large commercial houses. The
device is shown working. The fire alarm, automatically
operated by a thermostat, opens the stall doors, slaps the
animals on the back, and makes them e.xit hurriedly from
the building which is supposed to be on fire. The pictures
are very good and quite interesting.
* * *
Report comes that H. E. Aitken, president of the Triangle,
is in town to look after the western business of the big
three concern.
* * *
George Beban, who starred in "The Alien" and other Ince
pictures, is another arrival in the film capital to work in
Morosco pictures.
* * *
William Duncan surely is the original traveling man. In
his three latest parts he has had quite a bit of traveling to
do. "Bill Peters' Kid" took him to the Mojave desert; the
Curwood feature, just finished, was staged for the most part
in the snows of Big Bear, where Rollin Sturgeon's entire
company was snowed in for several weeks; and now the
serial in which he is to carry the main lead will, in all
probability, take the company to the tropics, including
Panama. Meanwhile that big red car of Bill's sits in the
garage and runs up bills.
* * ♦
Some time ago when William Desmond, who is a promi-
nent member of the Inceville forces, was the bright star
with the Oliver Morosco stock company, a friend of his took
a visitor from the middle west to see Desmond act. During
the interval the visitor was informed by the friend that
Desmond was the original of "Desperate Desmond." "Gee,"
said the fellow, "ain't that wonderful, but he looks so hand-
some up there." "Sure," answered the friend, "that's his
clever make-up; he is a terribly desperate looking fellow off
the stage." Anyone who knows good looking Desmond
Hill will appreciate this.
At the Vitagraph, William Wolbert is starting work on a
pretentious serial of fifteen episodes. The material is "The
Hearts of Three," by Jack London, picturized by Charles
Goddard, and will feature William Duncan. An excellent
cast is being assembled in his support, the only female part
being assigned to Carmen Phillips. The locale of the story
is Panama and plans are being made for extensive traveh
* * *
Dave Smith is starting production of a clever little one-
reel comedy by Joseph F. Poland, featuring Mary Anderson
and Webster Campbell.
* * *
Another brilliant writer has been added to the large staff
of Thomas H. Ince. The newest addition to the writer's
room is Harris Merton Lyon, the well-known short story
writer, who was signed several months ago by Mr. Ince to
write exclusively for the NYMP- firm. Already he has pre-
pared a number of scripts which will be immediately turned
over to the producing department.
f * * *
Mabel Van Buren, who will be remembered as the girl
in "The Master Mind," produced by the Lasky company,
and whose latest work in Ramona makes her one of the
most popular of the day, has returned to the Lasky studio
and is playing in a picture with Blanche Sweet. The story
is by Henry Seaton Merriman, and is called "The Sowers."
William C. De Mille is the producer. Theodore Roberts,
Thomas Roberts, Thomas Meiglian and Camille Astor are
in the cast.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1481
Here is a funny twisting of names that we heard the other
noon while out on the street. Two youngsters were hurry-
ing past and one was talking speedily and here's what he
said: "An' they had a fight, too; one was that big fellow,
— you know, with the curly hair — Warrington Kerrigan —
and, gee, how he fought! "
Donald Crisp has ably demonstrated that a man can play
an excellent heavy, change his makeup and be a president,
then play leading roles, and finally don puttees and tortoise
specks and be a real director. His work in handling "Ra-
mona," the Clune cinema-theatrical presentation of the fa-
mous California story, shows well his ability. Everywhere
the piece is advertised, the name of Donald Crisp adds
much to the value of the film. He certainly put in some
.wonderfully artistic scenes.
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Charlotte Walker's next appearance in Lasky films will be
in "The Woman and the Law," a thrilling drama from the
pen of Hector Turnbull, the author of 'The Cheat." Frank
Reicher is the director.
Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Reid will shortly begin rehear-
sals on "Behind the Mask," a feature from the scenario by
Cecil D. de Mille and Jeanie MacPherson. The picture will
be produced by Paul Dickey.
. _ + * *
■ Blanche Sweet is now rehearsing a photodramatic version
of Henry Seaton Merriman's story "The Sowers," under the
personal direction of Wm. C. DeMille.
■ * * ^r
A professional motion picture projecting machine has been
presented to the Manual .\rts High School by the students of
the winter '16 graduating class, as a remembrance of their
four years' work in the school. At an assembly held yester-
day noon the machine was used for the first time. The pic-
tures shown were produced by Bob Wagner, art instructor
at the High School. The story of the picture was written
by Mr. Wagner, and his two sons played the principal
roles.
* * *
S. S. Hutchinson, president of the American Film Mfg.
Company, was in Los Angeles this week.
* * *
The light may come and the light may go — But Cupid
can always see to do his shooting in the coast film town.
This time it is Eugene Pallette, of Selig's, and he married
Miss Ann Slater. We extend the World's best wishes.
* * *
Richard Stanton is driving a milk wagon! This does not
mean that the well known actor and producer of the "Graft"
serial has taken up this job for a living, it is merely that
he does all this in tlie twelfth installment of "Graft," when
he and his friend are fighting the milk trust. Of course, his
action leads to a big fight and when Dick starts scrapping
the people opposite him have to keep mighty busy or else
they are likely to be hurt. "Graft" is going along splendidly
with some fine acting by Jane Novak and the Universal
players.
Harry Mestayer is working in a six-reel picture version of
"The Prince Chap," at the Selig studio. This film is to be
made a big feature.
Here's what living in sunny California does for you —
William Duncan tells this one on himself: While in Bear
Valley with the Vitagraph company with R. S. Stur.geon, he
suffered two days from intense cold and especially about the
ears — he just could not keep them from freezing. At the
end of the second day George Holt said to him: "Why did
you not pull your ear flaps down?" Duncan had been wearing
a seal-skin cap with ear flaps, but he had forgotten all
about them.
* * *
Theater Notes.
The Blue Bird Photoplays, Inc., has taken over this week
the Walker Auditorium. This house has been successively
called the Mozart, Neilsen, and the Brooks theater. It will
now be called the Blue Bird Photoplay House.
The theater will open under the new management February
20, and present the big feature productions put out by the
company. Extensive alterations will be made under the
direction of Henry Silverman, who, Tuesday of this week,
received a wire from Carl Laemmle, appointing liim as man-
aging director.
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The Ham Company is producing a one-reel comedy for
this release written by Messrs. Hamilton and Duncan. Ham
and Bud's adventures in an effort to buy kisses from a pretty
girl auctioning thejii at one dollar each at a charity bazar
with their entire bank account of but eighty cents, arid
later their honest endeavor to earn the required amount jti
an oyster factory, offer many situations wliich. these two
comedians have made the most of. Miss Norma NichoUs
played opposite. Mr. Hamilton and altogether this comedy
should be the best of the release.
1482
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
OBSERVATIONS
BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOW
THERE has been considerable talk lately about the de-
cline of the motion picture business. There has been a
decline. Go along Broadway and you will find a de-
cisive decline. The out-of-town shows are showing better
than they have for years. Hackett is doing so well in the
Criterion that they couldn't find the "S. R. O." sign and the
bouse painter was obliged to make one: "No More. Room."
Hackett is a fine fellow, but he must not try to make popu-
larity on the basis that he could not find the "S. R. O." His
"Macbeth" is great, Viola Allen is also great. But why
knock? Both have been in pictures. Hackett and Viola.
There is a run there.
* * *
Why allow the press agent to say they could not find
the "S. R. O." in the house and they were obliged to have
one made?
* * *
Hackett is good. So is Viola. But why hit at the pic-
tures?
* * *
Why, as the song says: "Bite the hand that fed you?"
* * *
The man with money and the man with (I was about to
say ambition) is the man who takes a theater. He is the
scout for the — well, he knows.
* * *
Now, what have the motion picture people to do with this?
Only one thing. Keep moving.
* * *
Take recent developfnents. First, you have against you
the clerical body, the head of which is located in Washington.
He is the head of an "international" movement to reform the
globe. For the past three years he has been trying to re-
form the moving picture business. When brought before
the committee he said he also had been trying to reform the
"dramatic stage." We challenged him then to show when
he had made a move in that direction. We challenge him now
to produce his bill before Congress, or any other body. He
cannot produce even a draft of a bill.
* * *
This "International Representative" dare not show his re-
sources. If he does I will personally confront him and show
that most of his expenditures for the past two years have
been made on the "censorship" proposition. I will person-
ally face him and his Brooklyn "ally" and show the two of
them that in this fight they are not what we Americans call
"on the level."
* * *
I have had a holy mother and father, I respect the cloth.
But I hate men who work under cover.
* * *
This sanctified man who has been conducting the Federal
bill under the cover of "International" reform. He is one 1
speak of. What has he done internationally or otherwise?
He is a preacher relieved of his pulpit. He may be a college
graduate. But a preacher, nevertheless. He went into col-
lege and "felt the call." Why did he not stick there? Did
his power in the pulpit fail? Perhaps his power of saving
souls was so great that certain influences felt that he should
be a politician. Some preachers sometimes think that the
$800 and found it not enough. And most preachers feel that
after they get out of college that the people are bound to
support them.
* * *
It is there where we find storerooms turned into missions.
There we find the humble workers. Next door to them we
find the "cheap" moving picture shows. We see the people
flocking in to see the pictures, but you don't see them
going into the "chapels." Why? Because the "goods" are
not there.
* * *
I am standing now upon the principle that the moving pic-
tures have done more to-day than any movement of the
church workers has accomplished. That is a broad state-
ment. Take Greater New York, for instance. Go along
Third avenue, from Eighth to Fourteenth street. True, the
police have wiped out the "San Souci" and other places —
but the population remains the same and for more than
every "cafe" with the "for rent" sign you find a moving pic-
ture place. True, the picture may not be up to the standard
as picturized by the reformers, but such as they are they
closed what the reformers could not close. Now, admitting,
that the pictures in some of these places are not what they
should be, what are the reformers in that locality doing?
Instead of reporting to the police department they are hold-
ing their weekly meetings and sending their stipends to the
support of the "International Bureau for Reform." Their
intentions are right, but the result and effect are mis-
triiided.
* * *
For instance: Take the International Bureau of Reform.
If service of three years is directed against motion pic-
tures, including telegrams, railroad, hotel and other expenses,
what is left, outside the salaries of the chief and his as-
sistants? There is some money spent there.
* * *
Now, come down to an honest-to-goodness plane. Why
not have an investigation of this International Reform Bu-
reau? It may be shrouded by privacy. It may be a private
organization, but since it has taken such a prominent part
in public affairs perhaps the public has a right to inquire into
its operation. So far as we know, the Rev. Dr. Crafts is an
honorable and upright man, as well as the men behind him.
But since the body he represents has become "International,"
it might be well (now that preparedness has become an is-
sue), to find out just where this "International Reform"
stands.
* * *
I have in my mind's eye that if this so-called bureau was
investigated we would be better able to know who are the
true preachers for the salvation of souls. It may be that
some people who are drawing big salaries and getting more
than the required amount of notoriety would be back "pul-
pit pounding." Of course, those who have been fortunate
enough to make wealthy marriages are not included. They
used to be wide spoken at one time. Now they use (what the
criminals say) stool pigeons.
* * +
In professional circles some statements made by the writer
would be considered "raw," but they are only what is reflect-
ed by tte looking glass. They are truths. It is not slime,
nor mud. It is a representation of facts — a controversy of
a statement by certain clergymen that "moving picture houses
are the sink of the devil."
* * *
The assertion I deny and I defy support of the libel. The
Rev. Dr. Crafts, of Washington, cannot show it, even with
the support of his arch-conspirator in Brooklyn.
* * *
Who ever heard of the International Reform Bureau be-
fore the motion picture gave Dr. Crafts an opportunity to
get busy? When challenged before the Congressional Com-
mittee he stated that he had for years been striving to re-
form the stage. I challenged him then, and I challenge him
now, to present a bill in conformity with his views.
* * *
Let the sponsor of the fight against motion pictures show
what he has done in International Reform. He can't claim
anything for England, because the war conditions brought
about all that prevails there. What has he, or his society,
done in Belgium or France? What have they accomplished
in Berlin or Petrograd? What had Dr. Crafts to do?
"BIGGER, BETTER BUSINESS" (FINN).
Joseph H. Finn, president of the Nichols-Finn Adver-
tising Agency, Chicago, has released a brightly written and
tastefully printed brochure entitled "Bigger, Better Business"
in which he discusses a number of subjects interesting to
advertising men and men interested in advertising, previ-
ously published editorially in the Chicago Herald. The
Moving Picture World is in receipt of a copy and
acknowledges the courtesy. Mr. Finn has left his imprint
of genius upon the advertising plans of the Mutual Film
Corporation.
THOMAS JEFFERSON IN UNIVERSAL PICTURES.
This week to the roster at Universal City was added the
name of Thomas Jefferson, star of the spoken and of the
silent drama. His first role was a lead in William C. Dow-
lan's production of the film version of Isabel Ostrander's
fiction story, "Lavina Comes Home."
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1483
World-Equitable Engagements
Jane Grey and Mollie King Added to the Galaxy of Stars.
TWO important engagements of noted feminine stars
were made this weelc by the Triumph-Equitable and
World-Equitable Corporations. Through General Man-
ager Arthur H. Jacobs of the Triumph Company, Jane Grey,
a permanent player of the company, will make her first ap-
pearance on the screen on the World program in a drama-
tization of the well-known fiction vehicle, "Man and His
Angel," in which she will be supported by Henri Bergman,
last seen in a feature in a Metro production.
Jane Grey began her stage career with a small repertoire
company, touring, and finally reached New York. One day
she applied to Paul Scott,
dramatic agent, and while
she was sitting in his office
Fred Belasco telegraphed
from Los Angeles for a
leading woman. Miss Grey
was sent on, owing to lack
of talent at that particular
time, and although it was
for but two weeks, at a sal-
ary of $100 a week, to ap-
pear in the Belasco Stock
Mollie King.
"The Concert" and "The
Jane Grey.
Company at the Burbank
theater, she was retained
for twenty-seven weeks at
a salary of two hundred a
week, and returned to New
York after her engagement
there, to become leading
woman for David Belasco
in a number of that pro-
ducer's successful plays, including
Temperamental Journey."
Miss Grey's most recent appearance on Broadway was as
one of the featured players in Williard Mack's virile Broad-
way production, "Kick-In," in which she co-starred with
John Barrymore.
It took a considerable amount of persuasion on the part
of Mr. Jacobs to induce Miss Grey to sign a long time con-
tract with the Triumph-Equitable concern, owing to the
glowing prospects offered by various producing managers
who wanted to secure her services for forthcoming produc-
tions during this and the season of 1916-17. Jane Grey has
a vivid personality, and her now established dramatic po-
tency has created a wide vogue for this little player; and
that her efforts in the silent drama will be of equal impor-
tance and equally as attractive as has been her great array
of triumphs in the spoken drama is a foregone conclusion.
Following "Man and His Angel," Miss Grey will be seen
in "The Surrender," a different type of story from anything
that she has yet been screened in, and in which she will be
supported by a superb cast of screen players under the super-
vision of George A. Wright.
The most important engagement of the World Film Cor-
poration, allied, of course, with the Equitable, and of which
the Triumph Film Corporation is a producing subsidiary,
was the signing this week of the daintv and e-xquisitely
charming dramatic and musical artiste, Mollie King.
Miss King is the youngest member of a well-known the-
atrical family, being the sister of Charles King, for many
years a vaudeville favorite with his partner, Elizabeth Brice,
the team being known as Brice and King. Miss Mollie
King's sister, Nellie, is also a vaudeville headliner.
Although only eighteen years old. Miss Mollie King has
to her credit many years of actual stage experience. In fact,
her theatrical debut really was made when she was carried
on the stage as an infant.
Her first real stage work was in an important child's part
with Miss Maxine Elliott in "Her Own Way." Miss King
was then seven years old and made a big hit in both New
York and London. While still a child, she became famous
tlirough her work in "The Royal Family" and "The Little
Princess," after which she toured with the late Denham
Tliompson in his vaudeville sketch, "Joshua Whitcomb."
When through school. Miss King acted as understudy for
Miss Brice in "The Winsome Widow," playing the star's
part on many occasions. She was then fifteen years old.
Then followed a season in vaudeville with her sister, Nellie,
and an engagement with the "Passing Show" at the Winter
Garden. After this she was featured in the support of Sam
Bernard in "The Belle of Bond Street."
Miss King made her motion picture debut in the World
Film Corporation's production, "A Woman's Power," in
which she is starred. Her work in this picture was so re-
markable that the World-Equitable heads immediately en-
gaged her on a three-year contract to star exclusively under
their management. This eighteen-year-old star has begun
work on her second picture at the Paragon studio at Fort
Lee, N. J., under Director Frank Crane. This picture is
temporarily entitled "The Lily" and is said to have a power-
ful scenario and affords the dainty, charming Miss King
every opportunity to enhance her already brilliant reputation.
"Mishaps of Musty Suffer"
Last Episode of An Unusual Series of Comedies Finished
by Kleine.
THE final episode in "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer"
was completed at the Kleine Bronx studios last week,
following the return of Harry Watson after an en-
forced vacation of some weeks. The famous comedian is
delighted to be again at work despite his somewhat enfeebled
condition due to a ser-
ious surgical opera-
tion.
Another factor that
has gone a long way
toward the present
happy frame of mind
is the unexpectedly
warm reception ac-
corded his comedies.
No one knows better
than a comedian the
doubtful character and
prospective reputations
o f unreleased c o m-
edies, and "The Mis-
haps of Musty Suffer"
have been in work
since last July.
In the opinion of the
Kleine forces, Watson
will shortly prove the
most popular comedian
in film. .\lready the
former Ziegfeld "Fol-
lies'' comedian has
been hailed by numer-
ous film critics as the
rarest find in film, and
unhesitatingly predict the early eclipse of his possible rivals.
His cleanly humor, versatility, imagination and natural native
funniness, coupled with his easy good nature and willingness
to learn, are rapidly winning him a name second to none
in his chosen line of work.
"The Mishaps of Musty Suffer" have taken the public by
storm, judging from the extraordinary amount of bookings
reported by all Kleine offices last week. These include scores
of the finest picture theaters in .America wliich ordinarily
close their doors to rough-and-tumble, slap-stick comedians.
In fact, the intention of the Kleine Company to plant the
Watson comedies in the best theaters everywhere, is evident
from the character of houses solicited under a new and novel
advance-of-release-date booking plan. It was thought that
theaters of this class would prove the acid test and effec-
tually demonstrate the possibilities of "The Mishaps of
Musty Suffer" series.
The comedies comprise ten in number and while most
theaters play one a week, their sudden popularity induced a
number of them to exhibit as many as three episodes in a
single week. This has necessitated a doubling of the number
of positive prints and several paper re-orders.
Harry Watson.
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Sothern to Appear in Pictures Noted Players in Vitagraph Pictures
Vitagraph Secures Him for a Series of Four Special Feature
Subjects.
PARTLY because he believes tliat the silent is a step
ahead of the spoken drama, and partly through an in-
tense desire to see himself as others have seen him on
the legitimate stage, Edward H. Sothern, foremost Shake-
spearean actor on the English-speaking stage today, is the
latest to succumb to the lure of the once-despised pictures.
This is regarded as the most important in significance
since the pictures began to rival the spoken drama in interest.
Other legitimate play-
ers have deserted the
legitimate under the
spell of money lure and
other considerations,
but when a man of
Sothern's prominence
in theaterdom consent
to appear on celluloid
the final breastwork of
the enemy is down and
the pictures can now
consider themselves the
conqueror of the legiti-
mate."
"Up to recently,"
said . Mr. "Sothern in
confirming the an-
nouncement, tha.t he
had signed' a -contract
with the ' Vitagraph
Company of Amerfca,
"I regarded motion pic-
tures as comparatively
unimportant as com-
pared' with the speak-
ing stage. I considered
the screen's limitations
as regards the voice of
; the actor as being too
great a handicap. How on earth, I thought, could the im-
mortal Shakespeare be produced without the speaking of
ievery one of his lines!
"I am convinced now, however, that the combined use of
sub-titles and lip movements will more than offset this handi-
cap. Then I considered the tremendous scope in the mat-
ter of scenic portrayal, and I am now on my way to become
a picture actor.
"In the legitimate theater I appear before several hun-
dreds— possibly a thousand or two — six nights a week, for
a matter of forty weeks. In pictures I am told I will appear
before hundreds of thousands every afternoon and every
evening. The temptation was too strong."
Sothern signed the contract with the Vitagraph after he
had announced that he would retire from the stage at the
end of the present season.
Mrs. Sothern (Julia Marlowe) is not to be seen with him
on the screen.
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, in confirming the an-
Yiouncement, said that his company would produce four
feature films with Mr. Sothern in the lead and that one of
the films would be a specially written story for the famous
actor.
"He win begin work about May 1 and will continue through
the summer, or until the four are completed. Some of the
famous stars of our company will support him. among them
being .An'ta Stewart, Edith Storey and Lillian Walker."
The Sothern films will be shown in New York first, under
the Vitagraph's special direction, as in the case of "The
Battle Cry of Peace." It is expected that by that time the
company will again control a Broadway playhouse.
Sothern's appearance under the Vitagraph standard makes
the fifth legitimate player of international fame to act for
that company. Miss Edna May, of "Belle of New York"
fame: Frank Daniels, king of comic opera comedians:
Charles Richman and Joseph Kilgour arc already acting in
the Vitagraph productions.
Edward H. Sothern.
H. COOPER CLIFFE TO S'tpPORT ETHEL BARRY-
MORE.
H. Cooper Cliffe. who was last seen on the Metro program
in support of Ethel Barrymore in "The Final Judgment,"
and who has since been starred by another motion picture
company, has returned to the Metro ranks, and will again be
seen in support of Ethel Barrymore in "The Kiss of Hate."
This is a strong, five-nart feature dealing w-ith the persecu-
tion of the Jews in Russia.
Well Known Stage Favorites Have Leading Parts in Releases
for Week of Feb. 27.
ROBERT EDESON heads a list of prominent photoplay
stars to be seen in Vitagraph's releases for the week
commencing Feb. 28. Lillian Walker, Harry Morey,
Mary Anderson, Evart Overton, Bobby Connelly, Hughie
Mack, William Duncan, William Dunn and others, figure
proiTiinently in film vehicles that make splendid use of the
personality and ability of these players. The program for
the week balanced with two dramas and two comedies.
By far the most important release recently announced by
Scene from "For a Woman's Fair Name" (Vitagraph).
the Vitagraph is "For a Woman's Fair Name," presenting
as it does a problem that is due to arouse editorial dis-
cussion throughout the country. It presents a new phase
of the odd argument as to how far a man should sacrificBj
love and reputation in order to protect the name of a mar-
ried woman, regardless of the fact that she is innocent of
wrong-dOing. Robert Edeson has one of the best character
roles of the career as Pierce; Harry Morey rises to excep-
tional heights as McGregor; William Dunn proves his claim
to histrionic ability as the dope fiend, and Eulalie Jensen
shows herself to be an actress of skill and technique in a
difficult role.
"La Paloma" a Broadway Star Feature in three parts, re-
leased on March 4, is a contribution from the Coast com-
pany of the Vitagraph, featuring little Mary Anderson and
William Duncan, produced under the direction of William
Wolbert. Mary and Duncan are cast as two immigrants,
whose ignorance of the pitfalls and dangers of this country,
lead them to error. The former is coveted by a wealthy
factory owner and in saving her, the father is charged with
murder.
The duration of time in the one-reeler, "Her Bad Quarter
of an Hour" is just fifteen minutes, but things happen thick
and fast. The film features Lillian Walker and Evart Over-
ton under the direction of Courtlandt Van Deusen. A love
affair almost goes on the rocks through a misunderstanding.
In "Tubby Turns the Tables," Hughie Mack wields a
vacuum cleaner in a way that foils two villains who are try-
ing to swindle a banker out of thousands of dollars. The
cleaner sucks the monej' into its bag and a thrilling chase
ensues in which Hughie is pursued through dizzy heights
an finally plunges from the roof of a sky-scraper to Broad-
way, using an umbrella as a parachute. The film was di-
rected by Lawrence Semon and written by him in collabora-
tion with Graham Baker. Both are cartoonists and apply
their knowledge of comic situations to good advantage. The
one-reeler is released Feb. 28 and also contains 300 feet of
"Odd Acquaintances." This film shows feathered and furred
folk in strange companionship, and is of real interest to
young and old.
BIOGRAPH COMEDIES IN DEMAND.
Requests from exchanges for an advance showing of the
reissues of Biograph comedies, featuring Mabel Normand,
Charles Murray, Mack Sennett, Fred Mace and Ford Sterling,
have been so numerous that Gus Mohme left New York
on February 20 to visit exchanges in the following cities:
Chicago, Milwaukee, Des Moines, Kansas City. St. Louis,
Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo.
Wilkes-Barre.
March 4. 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1485
Australian Notes.
DURING the past month Austrahan producers have been
very active and one big picture has been released.
This is the initial production of the Vita Corporation,
which has its headquarters in New Zealand. The head
director is Raymond Longford, who was associated with
Fraser Films for some time. This picture is a five-reeler,
entitled "A Maori Girl's Love," featuring Lottie Lyell, who
has appeared in many Australian pictures. As a dramatic
production it could have been condensed into three reels;
the story is inclined to drag in places, but it has some very
interesting scenes of Maori life. Producer Longford was
also able to get several Maori girls to take small parts,
and the result is highly satisfactory.
* * *
Post Mason, who recently resigned from Australian
Films, Ltd., is at the head of a new picture company, with
well-known vaudeville favorites in the leading roles. The
first release is entitled "The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell,"
and will be released very soon. Vera Pearce, perhaps the
foremost Australian on the vaudeville stage here, appears
as Nurse Cavell. Miss Pearce had the female lead in that
famous Australian photoplay "The Shepherd of the Southern
Cross," in which Arthur Shirley attained great popularity.
* * *
The new Australian Picture Palace, which is soon to be
opened, will be one of the finest theatres in Sydney. 'I'he
building alone costs £25,000 (125,000 dollars). The fittings
are most elaborate. The woodwork of the wainscoting is
of Queensland maple, while Australian black marble has
been employed for the facing of the solid interior works
and the lobby. This stone reflects the full strength of the
electric lamps as would the best mirrors. The walls of the
lobby are beautified by plaster of paris, modelings of artistic
design, and the dress circle staircases are of Australian
red and white marble.
* * t
Neither Broadway Universal Features nor Metro Pic-
tures have reached Australia yet. This is a big chance for
some enterprising firm. Australia can boast of nearly
two thousand picture theaters. Good features are much
in demand, especially those with well-known motion pic-
ture stars in the leading roles. Stage stars are well liked,
but owing to their names not being familiar with Australian
audiences, their worth is not recognized until they have
appeared in several productions here. Strong dramas are
well liked, but the general public is extremely partial to
a big feature comedy when assured of a good laugh. For
instance, "Tillie's Punctured Romance" broke all attendance
records everywhere.
* * *
Equitable features are going strong in Sydney. "The
Warning" is considered one of the best pictures yet shown
in this city, and all critics are favorably commenting upon
it. "The Labyrinth" will be shown at the Crystal Palace
next week.
* * *
J. C. Williamson, Ltd., next release is a screen adaptation
of the £1,000 Australian prize novel "The Pioneer," by
Kathleen Suzanna Prichard. This company has been out
of Sydney for some time to get the proper atmosphere,
and great efforts are being made by all concerned to bring
the standard of this production up to that of imported
American films.
« * *
The Crystal Palace authorities recently conducted a con-
test among their patrons to ascertain what was considered
the best picture shown at their theater. "My Old Dutch,"
which was released in the States by Universal, came easily
first, and was followed by "The Escape," "The Outcast,"
"The Avenging Conscience" and "Tess of the Storm Coun-
try," in that order.
* * *
Next Monday, Waddington's Ltd., will present a screen
adaptation of Geo. M. Cohan's famous stage success "Get-
Rich-Quick Wallinford." Fred Niblo and Josephine Cohan,
stars of the legitimate stage, famous both here and in
America, retain the same roles in the picturization of this
famous comedy as they introduced to Australian audiences
on the speaking stage several years ago. Fred Niblo would
acquit -himself well before' the -carriera 'in this, Tiis initial
venture. ,. .• ~:j;.— ,. — (,. r--; -.--^ ■■-, ■ - - . ■ ■-. -.
Phottfptays shown here during' the pa:sf three weeks in-
clude "The Rosary," {V. L. S. E.); "The Warning" and
"The Better Woman," (Equitable); "What Happened to
Jones," "M'liss" and "Wildfire" (World); "Cinderella,"
"The Dawn of a To-morrow" and "The Only Son" (Para-
mount). "The Dawn of a To-morrow" has received the most
adverse criticism of any Pickford feature yet shown in
Sydney. TOM. S. IMRIE.
Howard Irving Young Joins Metro.
HOWARD IRVING YOUNG, one of the most promis-
ing of the younger group of successful scenario writ-
ers, has been added to Metro's staff of writers, and
vvill devote all his time with that company,, making adapta-
tions from books, plays and unfinished manuscripts. Mr.
Young will work di-
rectly under the super-
vision of Harry O.
Hoyt.
Mr. Hoyt, who has
written more than four
hundred scenarios, and
is the highest salaried
writer in the profession,
will, in the future, de-
vote all his time to orig-
inal manuscripts.
Mr. Young was grad-
uated from the New
York University two
years ago, but before
leaving the university he
had written and sold a
number of scenarios.
Until recently he was
associated with Kalem
as a special writer and
film editor. While with
that company he wrote
many of their best fea-
tures including "The Call
of the Dance," for Yancsi Dolly, "The Apaches of Paris,"
"The Net of Deceit," "The Pitfall," and "The Lotus
Woman," all original scripts. He is also the author of
"Hearts in Exile," which he wrote for Clara Kimball Young.
Before joining Kalem, Mr. Young was with the Reliance
Company, and for a brief time was associated with the
Crystal Film Printing Company. He has had considerable
experience in several departments in the making of motion
pictures, and with Metro will be given every opportunity
to display his talents, both in making adaptations and in
producing original manuscripts, which he will do when not.
engaged in the picturization of other writers' ideas.
Howard Irving Young.
HORKHEIMER WROTE IT.
Somewhere in the East a news paragraph found its way
into some publication implying that "The Red Circle," the
continued screen story of heredity and romance, now run-
ning, was an adaptation of a former stage success. The'
Balboa Company which is producing the film play immedi-
ately started an investigation. It found that some time,
ago certain stock companies put on a piece which was a-
mixture of graft, politics and anarchism. Because of the^
latter element it was called "The Red Circle." The Balboa;
production is nothing like this. The germ idea originated-
with H.. M! Horkheimer, president and general manager!
qf the producing company, who gave it to Will M. Ritchey','
his chief -scenario writer. Mr. Ritchey developed the story,^
in a novel manner. The releasing agency of Pathe reports.
".The Red Circle" going better than any preceding con-,
tinned screen story. • ; :
Ruth Roland, one of the screen's most lovable stars, who
I|Iay.s.the lead in this picture, had a funny experience the
other day while chugging along in her motor going to a
Location where a scene for "The Red Circle" was to be made..
Suddenly the machine stopped. Although she is as expert
as the average repairman. Miss Roland couldn't make it.
resume. Along came a man with a team, sympathizing 'with
her plight, he towed the car to its destination a few miles
away. "Can you beat that," Miss Roland observed later on,
"to meet a good Samaritan on the way to Alhambra?
(Explanation: In Southern California very few people are;
supposed to travel in that direction). .
•^ ■ - EDUCATIONAL NOTES. '
From Chattanooga. -Tenn., eomes the report that the Chi-
cago and Gulf Transportation Company are preparmg to
tfiake a moving picture showing conditions along the- Mis-
sissippi River during the flood season.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
Reviews of Current Productions
Exclusively by Our Own Staff
"A Woman's Power"
Brady-World Film Production in Which Molly King is
Starred — A Story of Mountaineers.
Reviewed by LynUe Denig.
CONSIDERING that Molly King's training as an actress has
been for the most part confined to musical comedy pi-o-
ductions, she adaps hersalf to the stellar role o£ "A
Woman's Power" very creditably. It is not a particularly diffl-
Scene From "A Woman's Power" (World Film).
cult part, but enough to reveal the likable traits of a pretty
and seemingly talented young woman, whose manner is nat-
ural and expressive. If Miss King does not do more in this
screen version of Cliarles Melville Buck's novel, "The Code
of the Mountains," it is largely because of the construction
of the story, which keeps a young mountaineer much In the
foreground, rather than the girl who brings about his refor-
mation. At all events, Miss King will be admired, and in her
next picture no doubt will receive a part of greater conse-
quence.
*'A Woman's Power" is a photoplay of average quality. The
theme is conventional — the elevating effect of an unselfish
woman's infiuence — and in the main the manner of its handling
Is not novel. To begin with, there is a feud between mountain-
eers, resulting in a murder and the conviction of a youth, who
acted according to the code of his kind. Henceforth the pur-
pose of his life is to kill the man on whose testimony he was
found guilty. The story goes on to tell how this determina-
tion was altered, largely because of the humanizing influence
of Minerva, a mountain girl, who drags herself out of the
mire of slothful ignorance in which she was born, and partly
because of happenings in the Philippines, when American troops
were engaged In subjugating the Filipinos. As a private.
Newt Spooner comes to realize the worth of his commander,
who chances to be liis enemy of long standing.
The atmosphere of scenes staged in or near the cabins of
the mountaineers is convincing, and the types of ignorant men
of the hills appear true enough to live. Director Robert W.
Thornby was less uniformly fortunate in suggesting conditions
in the Philippines. Audiences have become so accustomed to
views of actual warfare that a photoplay imitation, however
spirited. Is apt to appear a bit unreal. Then there is a dis-
illusionizing juxtaposition of scenes in the part of the picture
showing the clash between the Americans and the natives.
What seems to be a Filipino village, with people, houses and
trees in accord, alternates with bits of woodland such as might
be found near New York. The contrast In foliage is unmis-
takable.
Douglas Macl.,ean gives an intelligent performance as Newt
Spooner, E. M. Kimball makes a commanding figure of Palkins
and others in the picture are competent.
All Star Cast in "Badgered."
"Badgered," a single reel drama soon to be released by the
Sellg Company, contains a conclusion which comes as a com-
plete surprise. An all-star cast Including Harry Mestayer,
Grace Darraond, Al W. Filson, James Bradbury and Edith
Johnson are Introduced.
"The Shrine of Happiness"
Attractive Gold Rooster Play, in Colors. Jackie Saunders
featured as wayward mountain maid.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
SHARING honors with Jackie Saunders in this attractive
five-part production from the Balboa studios, are William
Conklin and Paul Gilmore. It is seldom that Miss Saun-
ders has been seen to better advantage than in "The Shrine of
Happiness"; the ease with which she handles the character of
the impulsive child of the hills making the role doubly attrac-
tive. In spite of a rather unprofessional construction, the
story holds the interest to the end, because both author and
director have taken special care to conceal the exact char-
acter of the climax until its actual arrival.
As the story runs, a prospector dies leaving his motherless
daughter with nothing but a letter to Clark, a former partner
now living in San Francisco, accompanying which were some
Indian beads. Clark had been rescued' from the death grip
of an Indian by the prospector, and from a feeling of deepest
gratitude to her father received with kindness the girl who
had journeyed miles on foot, fleeing from an attack of two
strange men. The girl is sent to boarding school, and is
afterward placed in an unhappy position by being loved by
both Clark and his younger brother. The self-sacrificing spirit
of the older brother adds to her unhappiness, for, although
knowing that she is in love with him, he favors her marriage
to his brother who is younger than he. The day of the wedding
the bridegroom discovers that the bride-elect loves his brother,
and explaining matters in a note to the bride, disappears, leav-
ing his promised wife to his brother.
The film has been delightfully colored, and is wholesome and
pleasing in character.
On Biograph Schedule
"The Indian" Has Spectacular Scenes — "What Happened to
Peggy," a Two-Reel Offering.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
"The Indian."
PICTURES such as "The Indian," a three-reel drama of the
western frontier, are not often made to-day. Probably it
cost considerably more than many five-part features and
the money went into the production rather than into the pay-
ment of large salaries to a few prominent players. There are
moments when this photoplay suggests some of Griffith's
famous western pictures, and although it lacks the fine touches
that distinguished the work of the master director, one finds
much to please the eye and to stir the imagination in the
Scene From "What Happened to Peggy" (Biograph).
graphic scenes of warriors on the warpath, murdering settlers
and battling with United States soldiers.
Almost the entire first reel is devoted to the offensive opera-
tions of a numerous tribe. The settlers, using their wagons as
bulwarks, fight in vain to hold off the Indians, who, in turn,
give way before the troops. These scenes, perfectly photo-
graphed, have great depth and carry the thrill of conflict.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1487
Their spectacular value is increased by the burningr of the
wagon train and the tepees in the Indian village.
Of the story in this production little need be said. It is
quite conventional and one does not need to inquire too closely
into the probabilities of a plot devised to meet the require-
ments of western melodrama. The first and second reels are
strong and the intervening one, with scenes laid in Washington,
suffices in supplying the connecting links of the story. Linda
Arvidson is winsome as the daughter of an army officer and
among others in a numerous cast, Alfred Paget and Charles
Perley are conspicuous,
"What Happened to Peggy."
The first reel of this two-part picture is somewhat overbur-
dened with sub-titles and explanatory letters, but after a time,
when the story g-ets fairly under way, there is enough enter-
taining action, even if the experiences of Peggy resemble
those of many young photoplay heroines who have preceded
her. Having left boarding school and gone to visit a wealthy
friend, events are so arranged that she is suspected of a theft
committed by a woman posing as a lady's maid. Peggy is
placed in an unpleasant predicament before the mistake is
discovered. The picture reaches its most exciting moments in
the chase prior to the capture of the thief, played in convincing
fashion by Claire Macdowell. Vola Smith and Jose Ruben are
other members of the company capably directed by Walter Coyle.
Two Bluebird Releases
"Rupert of Hentzau" is Elaborately Mounted — "The Grip of
Jealousy," a Story of the South.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
"Rupert of Hentzau"
THE popularity of Anthony Hope's "The Prisoner of Zenda"
justified a sequel, which the author provided in a novel
called "Rupert of Hentzau." "The Prisoner of Zenda"
was one of the first multiple-reel photoplays to be made in this
country, and now, after a lapse of a number of years, we receive
the continuation of the colorful romance in an elaborate pic-
ture, produced in England under the direction of George Tucker,
with Jane Gail in the character of Queen Flavia and Henry
Ainley. an English actor, in the dual role of the King of Ruri-
tania and Rudolf Rassendyll.
There is much to commend in these five reels, that evidence
a determination to give the story every advantage to be de-
rived from picturesque backgrounds of a kind that could not
well be duplicated in this country. Scenes such as the coro-
nation are magnificent: nothing is lacking in the furnishings
or the costuming of the great number of court attendants,
and even in less pretentious passages of the romance we
find a care for detail that seemed to take no account of the
cost when certain effects were needed. The burning of the
hunting lodge in the last reel, for example, is spectacular in
the extreme, obviously costly, and of value in preparing for
the denouement of the plot.
In point of fast, generally melodramatic action, the screen
version of "Rupert of Hentzau" leaves nothing to be desired
and the story offers plenty of complications to keep things
moving for five reels. The romance of Queen Flavia, who loves
the man who played king and not the king himself, is fol-
lowed readily enough and with considerable interest, but an
assembling of the scenes in a manner necessitating fewer sub-
titles, would have benefited the production. The picture is
introduced by several wordy explanations that an audience
may have difficulty in digesting, and even when the story is
Scene from "Rupert of Hentzau" (Bluebird).
under way, inserts are frequent, totalling something over
eighty in all.
Miss Gail plays the queen with dignity and feeling. Mr.
Ainley is successful in portraying the contrasting natures of
the king and his physical double, whereas other parts are in
competent hands.
"The Grip of Jealousy"
In this melodrama of the South of some fifty years ago, there
is effective characterization and not a few of the scenes are
given a thoroughly artistic presentation; but the picture in
its entirety is likely to leave a vague, rather unsatisfactory
impression. It lacks clearness and the driving force of a big
story that grips an audience and holds the attention without
conscious effort. The niany characters are likely to become
confused, an unfortunate circumstance that must discount the
effect of scenes very well handled, if considered individually.
A long standing feud between two southern families is
taken as the basis for the story. One of the daughters in the
Grant household is secretly wedded to Jack Morey, she dies
in giving birth to a child and her sister places it under the
care of an aged negro. Uncle Jeff, who believes that it was born
to his own daughter. He accounts for the baby's white skin
by naming Lacey, a brutal plantation overseer, as the father.
In later years, when Linda has become an attractive young
woman, the struggle centers between Lacey's son, in his
effort to possess her, and Linda's aunt, determined upon the
girl's freedom, even if slie has to sacrifice herself by marrying
Lacey.
Whatever criticism the construction of the story may sug-
gest, no fault need be found with the staging and the impres«
slve acting in many of the scenes. In artistic photography,
made possible by perfect lighting, the picture reaches its high-
est point with the showing of a cabin on a lonely road, the
light in the window glowing through a deluge of rain. The
effect is remarkably natural. Lon Chaney brings out all the
ugliness in the character of Lacey, Marcia Morse makes a
sprightly girl of Linda, Walter Belasco as Uncle Jeff gives an
excellent character sketch, whereas, Louise Lovely and Grace
Thompson appear attractive as the Grant sisters.
"The Fool's Revenge"
William T. Hooker Plays Role of Tragic Clown in Story of
Modern Life in Five Reels by the William Fox Company.
Reviewed by Hanford C. Judson.
THERE are some who hold that a critic's whole duty is
to tell whether or not in any piece of art the maker's
intention has been realized. But a critic whose object
is to foretell as well as possible, and by the rules a critic
has at hand to help him, what the public is going to think
about a piece of art has a different work before him. Within
limits any conceivable situation is legitimate provided the
artist's intention is human.
In this offering, "The Fool's Revenge," a five-part picture
by the Fox Company, with William T. Hooker in the leading
role, t'ne artist perhaps has got his intention over. It is a
well-directed picture with many skillfully handled and often
beautiful scenes. The acting, though not absolutely even, is
as a whole, mighty good. Yet, when we have watched the
picture through to the end and have seen one painfully dis-
tressing situation followed by another and every one of them
made effective, we wonder what was the intention of the
maker of it. We might suspect that he w^ould say, "To
exemplify the text Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord." If
that Is the answer, his intention does not get over; for he
continually forgot his object. In trying to crowd five reels
with climaxes he has lost his way. The story is clearly Con-
tinuous, but in his accenting of this and that he has obscured
its inner significance. If he did not intend to give his picture
significance, he must have wanted merely to distress his aud-
ience and in that case he has amply succeeded.
There are scraps of humor in the picture and these v^ere
appreciated by the spectators. They were few and far between.
The sense of its not being worth while will be marked In the
mind of those wlio look in art for a true reflection of their
own humanity. The thing that the picture does is to provide
a few jabs to the mind's jaw. No art that deals with deep'
and painful human moments without significance as a whole-
can be wholesome. This is an unwholesome picture.
First of "Sis Hopkins" Comedies
Kalem Presents Rose Melville in a One-Reel Comedy, "A.
Leap Year Wooing."
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THE revival of "Sis Hopkins" would be welcomed by the
public under almost any circumstances. Of course the
screen can not give us just the same "Sis" that the stage
did, for it will be remembered that much of her comedy lay
in her queer manner of expressing herself. Of this latter
the screen version of Sis is bereft, save as tiie sub-titles may
be made to assist. We have still, however, the same uncouth
country girl, with her tightly braided pig tails, and her lower
extremities clothed in comical untidiness. There Is the same
gingham pinafore, the same uneven skirt, the same clod-hopper
shoes, and all of the funnyisms of makeup that belong to the
"Sis Hopkins" that most of us have known.
It is a pity that more pains have not been taken to provide
a good story for the initial presentation of these one-reel
comedies of which much has been expected. The opportunities
for the exploitation of the talents of the star are somewhat
scarce. As the story runs "Sis" is the kitchen maid in the
home of a young woman "whose sweetheart is very attentive.
"Sis" remembering that it is leap year is inspired at the sight
of the lovers to look up a man for herself. She therefore
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advertises for a husband, and in consequence the daughter of
the house is besieged with men ot all descriptions, and her
Own sweetheart is dismissed for a handsome pretender, who
afterward is discovered to be a crook for whom the police
are looking. A serious situation is saved by Sis who opens
an unaddressed note intended for her young mistress and
appropriates its contents to her own case. So while the bride
Scene from "A Leap Year Wooing" (Kalem).
is waiting disconsolately at the church for a bridegroom that
fails to put in an appearance. Sis heavily veiled has her place
in an automobile by the side of the crook whom she unin-
tentionally causes to return and face the charge of the police
in the home of his bride-to-be. Sis then flies to the arms
of her own lover who has been stewing in a silk hat and
frock coat while his lady love unwittingly eloped with an-
other.
"For a Woman's Fair Name."
Vitagraph Drama in Which Robert Edeson Heads Excellent
Cast — Acting Better Than Story.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
PROVIDING one stops to consider the premises on which
this drama is reared, there is danger of becoming aggra-
vated by the characters concerned. They appear so fear-
fully dense. Time and again a few words of quite simple
explanation would clear the entire situation, but they are not
spoken until the story has run its five-reel course. To intro-
duce aparently intelligent people and then force them into
obvious stupidities is hardly the, way to TJuild a convincing
photoplay, even when the plot reveals the technical adroitness
to be expected from a writer of Marguerite Bertsch's expert-
ness.
"For a Woman's Fair Name," superbly acted and admirably
staged, is wanting in just one ossnntial quality, that of plausi-
Scene from "For A Woman's Fair Name" (Vitagraph).
'bilitj'. Here is the situation confronting an audience. A
woman of irreproachable reputation goes for a moonlight
automobile ride with McGregor, a trusted friend of her husband.
The machine turns turtle and Vivien, slightly injured, is
carried into a road house. Her companion's half-brother, a
t)Iackmailing dope fiend, who chances to be enjoying a con-
vivial party at the resort, seizes the opportunity to menace
his relative. He registers at the hotel for Mr. and Mrs. Mc-
Gregor and henceforth is credited with the ability to cause
a disgraceful scandal.
The trouble with this foundation for a long series ot
emotional disturbances is the weakness of the blackmailer's
case. The natural procedure after the accident would have
been to notify the husband, and even if this had not been done,
a subsequent disproval of the man's assertions appeared moder-
ately easy — certainly the attempt would have been preferable
to the tacit acceptance of so much unhappiness.
But there is a chance, rather a good chance, in fact, th'&t
many in an audience will take the characters created by
Robert Edeson and his associates without analyzing motives.
The acting is emotionally vital and the scenic equipment of
the picture is at once attractive and in perfect taste. Although
Mr. Edeson's opportunities are not great until the concluding
reel he never appears in a scene without contributing something
to its interest. His personality has a rare quality of magnetic
strength.
No less essential to the production is the intense performance
of Eulalie Jensen as the wife; then we find an entirely charm-
ing ingenue in Alicia, as played by Belle Bruce, and an accept-
able lover in Harry Morey's portrayal ot McGregor. William
Dunn is consistent to the last detail of manner in his playing
of the drug-crazed Bolles.. With so much to commend in-
the acting and in Harry Davenport's production, one may
overlook the deficiency noted in the story.
by
"The Scarlet Road."
A Powerful Photodramatic Story of the Bright Lights,
George Kleine, Discreetly Shorn of Objectionable
Realism, Ably Directed and Well Acted.
Fair Laughs the Moon and soft the zephyr blows.
As o'er Lite's wave the gilded vessel goes.
Youth at the prow and Pleasure at the helm.
Reviewed by James S. McQuade.
THE didactic story usually falls short of the mark, be-
cause preachment is an offense when out of place. "The
Scarlet Road" is in strong contrast to such a type, because
the experience of the leading character of the story impresses
its lesson without any show of attempting to teach the specta-
Scene from "The Scarlet Road" (Kleine).
tor, he or she being taught unconsciously and in a most
emphatic manner.
I can fearlessly cite this filmed story as an example of how
risqueness can be avoided without impairing the dramatic
strength of certain scenes, which, without a nice observance
of the proprieties, might have become spectacles for the
prurient minded. And I would remind the reader that, not-
withstanding the lurid title of the film, the screen shows
nothing that can be reasonably construed as an offense agairiist
good taste. !
The story can lay claim to originality in many respects.
I have never read nor seen one like it on the screen. T)ie
character of Harry Tremaine (Malcolm Duncan) is of fn
unusual type. .Here we have a young man, who has befen
circumspect inhiS life up to his twenty-fifth birthday, suppoijt-
ing himself and his old father (as he believes), who liv'esj a
lonely life in an old cabin, out in Montana, by hard work
in an office in New York. Head bookkeeper and trusted
employe, he works early and late. One night a messenger
brings an important telegram and Harry carries it to the
head of the firm, who Is taking supper at the Cafe de Paris,
a gay resort for the upper ten, wh&re the. cabaret is in
high favor.^ There he meets a famous cabaret dancer, and
the prosaic current of his life is suddenly changed.
A day afterwards he is notified that his father had died
and left him .$200,000. Then begins a season of high life,
in which the cabaret dancer and her dancing partner figure
prominently. They fleece him of his money in various ways,
and he is penniless in a few short months. Owing to Iiis
wild career on Broadway he fails to find employment or
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assistance; but a hard-headed old gentleman, while refusing
aid. hands him a letter from his father which he had been
instructed to deliver, under Just such conditions as then
existed. Harry is instructed in the letter to go out to the
old cabin in Montana and there he will find a way out of his
difficulties. He beats his way on freight trains to the spot
and, on gaining entrance, finds a hangman's noose dangling
from the ceiling. Horrified and angry at the callousness
of his dead parent, he swears that he will yeit make good.
Then he beats his way back to New York.
How he kept his vow and married the girl of his choice,
whom he had neglected in his mad infatuation for the cabaret
dancer, is absorbingly told in the pictures.
Malcolm Duncan plays the part of the young spendthrift
with fine abandon and snap, as the occasion demands. The
feverish elation of Harry over his fortune of $200,000 and
its reckless waste are most realistically shown. The manful
way in which he gets even on the cabaret singer and her
accomplice, and the reconciliation with his little sweetheart,
Alice Holbrook, are also true to the life and very satisfying.
Miss Delia Connor, as Alice Holbrook, is delightful. It is
the most important role she has had since her appearance
in the cast of "Stop Thief," and she sustains it with nice
art and winsome manner. Miss Anna Nilsson gives a
forceful impersonation of the cabaret dancer, her simulation
of the wiles of that feminine vulture being especially pro-
nounced. Her dancing is exquisite, and she has in John
Jarrott, who appears as the cabaret partner of Betty Bel-
grave, a fitting opposite. Miss Ina Shepard, in the motherly
role of Mrs. Holbrook, gives a pleasing characterization.
The release was made Feb. 16, through Kleine-Edison.
Two Equitable Dramas
Roy McCardell Deals with Vital Subject in "The Question" —
Mary Boland Starred in "The Price of Happiness."
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
"The Question."
UNPLEASANT truths, legitimately exaggerated for dramatic
emphasis, are presented in Roy L,. McCardell's story of a
— not the — social evil. He argues, in effect that dogs,
however smooth their coats and long their pedigrees, are poor
substitutes for babies and that it behooves wives to allow
nature to take its normal course. If they do not; if they
dodge the responsibility of increasing the world's population,
why no one need be surprised if a home loving husband looks
elsewhere for a mate. In the case of Dogs vs. Babies, Mr.
McCardell gives the decision to the latte.r.
"The Question" is a more than ordinarily acceptable picture
because it deals frankly with a theme, of contemporaneous
interest. There is enough point and truth to the story to
lend a touch of ironic humor, and it is conceivable that a
few of the scenes will assist fpolish women in seeing them-
selves as others see them. The moral tone of the story is
sound, the dramatic qujality is more than 'passable, the pro-
duction is marked by rich settings and the acting is effective.
First place is given to Marguerite Leslie, a good type for
the character of the society infatuated woman, whose frienda
Scene from "The Question" (Equitable).
are birds of the same feather. When she Is about to be
married and wants a boy and a girl to act as page and flower
girl at the wedding, she appeals to the women of her own set
in vain, for not one of them has been blessed with children.
But they all have dogs upon which to lavish a misdirected
mother instinct. Ralph Tudor, a young business man. knowing
Grace for what she is. rather foolishly marries her although
he has realized the charm of the altogether womanly sten-
ographer in his office. The break comes after the marriage.
when Tudor becomes disgusted with his wife and her dogs
and elopes with the stenographer. Mr. McCardell arranged a
moderately happy ending by permitting the death of Ralph's
soul mate and allowing the wife to adopt the motherless cliild.
The denouement appears a bit forced, but is not altogether
unreasonable. Clara Whipple looks well as Anna Lee and
plays the part with feeling, whereas George Anderson gives
a sincere interpretation as the husband.
"The Price of Happiness."
Content with the simple things of life is the price of hap-
piness, if one may accept the evidence of this photoplay, pro-
Scene from "The Price of Happiness" (Equitable).
duced by the Triumph Corpqration^with Mary Boland in the
role at a wife who learns thfe ieigfn in time to profit by it.
The picture, so far removed from probabilities, yet accurate
and realistic in the presentation of scenes of New York, espec-
ially New York cabarets, suggests a mOdel-n allegory. It
offers an obvious and effective contrast between virtuous thrift
and alluring luxury. For a time the heroine sees only the
enticements of wealth, and is almost ready to succumb when
the shallow mockery is disclosed.
The dramatist went to a humble dwelling for his two chief
characters, a shoemaker and his wife, a surprisingly well
dressed and pretty woman. Bertha, once a sewing machine
girl, meets three former friends, who have prospered beyond
her fondest dreams — one as the "wife of a wealthy man, another
as an opera singer and a third, described as having discovered
"the easiest way." The four young women and their mal&
companions have a number of gay reunions, during which)
Bertha comes to envy the superior advantages enjoyed by
her former associates. Her shoemaker husband makes a pair
of shoes for each of Bertha's friends and in delivering them.
Bertha witnesses three distinct tragedies. After this she i»
perfectly content to return to her poor and honest family.
The central theme of the story is clearly developed and
the dramatic incidents, if somewhat episodic in themselves,
all contribute to driving home the argument. Settings are
appropriate. Miss Boland seems to have been more concerneij
about looking her best than dressing like a shoemaker's wife,
but at all events she succeeded in being continuously attrac-
tive. The support given by David Wall and others was efficient.
Triangle Program.
"Bullets and Brown Eyes," Five-Reel Kay-Bee; and "Better
Late Than Never," Two-Reel Keystone.
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
t<Tj RESENTING Bessie Barriscale" is announced as a raison
\^ d'etre, and it is certainly the principal one. Bariscale
of the wondrous eyes and gracious ways, so wantonly
feminine at one moment, so exquisitely so at another, a dainty,
yielding exponent of non-resistance in the presence of assertive
man, a cunning schemer behind his back, withal tender in
his worst extremity, she impersonates, not so much this or
that individual member of her sex, but the sex itself. In that
art she is almost supreme, one of the most remarkable screen
actresses of today, so effective in certain roles as to be in
a class by herself.
"Bullets and Brown Eyes" presents other merits than those
of Barriscale, but it contains so much that is jarringly the-
atrical and artificial, that it is almost stripped bare of illusion.
Manly William Desmond, of strong and attractive personality
struts about from beginning to end in one of those Huzzar's
suits which may be tolerated in Prisoner of Zenda, but which
are highly operatic when shown among armored motor cars,
motorcycle squads and modern artillery. He is perpetually
seen with hand on hip, sustaining the white shoulder cloak,
his white tights absolutely spotless after a long and dusty
cavalry ride, as incongruous among men in modern uniforms
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as a stage gypsy wearing: satin slippers and silk stockings
getting out o£ a rude wagon on a dusty road.
Continental soldiers keep their head-coverings on in church
but one would think them so many southern gentlemen in
this play. Then, while very few in a mixed audience realize
that the military commands in Los Angeles phraseology are
not e.\actly the thing, that sort of carelessness, and the in-
attention to Continental military formality, and the mixture
of modern and opera-boufte uniforms do not constitute artistry.
There are many animated military scenes, of the kind Ince
Scene from "Bullets and Brown Eyes" (Triangle).
made famous, and the support is generally good, but the story
would not approach tjie Kay-Bee standard but tor Brown-
Eyed Betsy B. j^
"Better Late Than NeveiSfcis a mildly amusing farce "pre-
senting" William Collier. He does so well that he deserves
Scene from "Better Late Than Never" (Triangle).
to be presented with a medal for carrying the whole play
on his shoulders. There is a painful lack of suddenness in the
appearance of this or that humorous situation which has much
of the same effect on an audience as a lot of preparatory
laughter before a joke is told. The director should be pre-
sented witli one of those mottos neatly embroidered on per-
forated cardboard, "Let Us Not Anticipate."
"The Uplift"
An Underworld Photoplay in Three Reels, Written and
Directed by Clay M. Greene.
Ileviewed bj' Edward AVeitzel.
THE fate of two sisters, daughters of a criminal, who has
brought them up to be sneak thieves, forms the leading
motif of Clay M. Greene's three-reel photoplay. As Mr.
Greene has been given a good cast and allowed to produce his
own scenario, he has had every incentive to turn out a specimen
of his best work. The result justifies his choice as playwright
and producer. He states his proposition clearly at the opening of
his story and adheres closely to the work In hand all through
the picture. Dealing with criminals and the underworld, he
shows complete understanding of their manner of life, and
has reproduced his scenes with convincing effect.
Peg, the elder of the two sisters, first determines to reform,
but finds her path beset with difficulties. After a disheartening
struggle, she is glad to enter a convent and find peace. Tot,
the younger girl, is more fortunate. She is a bright little thing,
whose success at picking pockets goes a long way toward
supporting the family. A mission worker meets tiie girl and
takes her to the Uplift Society. For the first time in her ex-
istence. Tot is sl:iown the better way and determines to follow
it. Being an energetic young person, she does not rest until
Scene from "The Uplift" (Lubin).
her father and her sweetheart — also a thief — are members of
the Mission.
The acting in "The Uplift" is always adequate. Helen Greene
has the character of Peg and plays it with deft character
touches. Her makeup, physical qualifications ahd mental at-
titude fit the part admirably. Helen Weir is the Tot. She
forms a striking contrast to Miss Greene in method and person,
and makes Tot just the quickwitted, engaging little rascal
intended by the author. Other excellent character types are
contributed by George Clarke. Francis Joyner, and Clarence
Jay Elmer. Walter Law, Arthur Forbes and Bessie Marmeine
give a good account of the straight roles.
"The Blacklist"
A Gripping Drama, Depicting Industrial and Social Wrongs
with Blanche Sweet in the Leading Part.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
THE early scenes of this Lasky feature are of extraordi-
nary power. The types are perfectly chosen. Rarely
has the screen shown a more convincing character than
the cunning fanatic who wields such power in the councils
of the "Red Brotherhood." The contrasts in our social life.
Scene from "The Blacklist" (Lasky).
the Inequalities in the state's treatment of capital and labor,
the excesses of brutality in the domains of monopolistic cor-
porations, the hate and despair engendered by social injustice
— all these things are shown with consummate art.
The feature is finished on a somewhat smaller scale than
the first two reels indicated. While the plot was plausible
and abundantly rich in dramatic materials the acting of
Blanche Sweet did not bring out its fullest value. Miss Sweet
has learned much, but certain delicate shades In emotion are
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still somewhat beyond her power. There were touches of
pathetic humor in her part which appear but faintly under
her handling. The support of Miss Sweet was excellent.
The part of the brutalized, servile and cowardly mine-guard
was rendered with special skill.
The spectacular parts of the feature were highly satis-
factory. All through the feature there was felt that deep
psychological knowledge which together with the technical
perfection characterize most of the Lasky plays.
"The Iron Claw"
Opening Episodes of Pathe Serial Promise a Story of the
First Quality— Thrills Aplenty and a Few Laughs.
Reviewed by Lynde Denig.
PRACTICE has made the Pathe company notably proficient
in the production of serial photoplays. Through long
experience, beginning with the renowned "Perils of Paul-
ine ■• directors and scenario writers connected with Pathe have
learned the difficult art of telling a story in installments so
that each release is complete in itself, yet an essential part
of an extended plot.
Seemingly, they have found it wise to make each reel inter-
esting, quite as it it were expected to stand on its own merits.
Protracted expositions are avoided, or perhaps it would be
more accurate to say that the necessary exposition — the In-
troduction of the characters and a clear outline of their rela-
tionship— is incorporated in the dramatic action. Such, at
least, is the impression left by the first two episodes of "The
Iron Claw" that bids fair to become the most popular serial
made by Pathe.
If past performances are a safe token of the future, we should
say that a winning combination is engaged in producing this
story of mystery and thrills. The author, Arthur Stringer,
is blessed with an astonishingly fertile imagination. For
many years he has been contributing weird stories to American
magazines, and he may be counted upon for just the quality
of ingenuity required in a photoplay of this character. George
Brackett Seitz, who is putting the stories into scenario form,
has revealed his competency on previous occasions. Edward
Jose is one of the most artistic directors making pictures in
America, and the screen has brought forfh no more daring
heroine than Pearl White.
"The Vengeance of Legar." in two reels, opens the serial
at a rapid pace. It is here that we notice the expertness
with which interest is aroused in the story of the girl, Margery
Golden, who is kidnapped when a child and reared by the
vengeful Jules Legar — "The Iron Claw." In scenes of the most
vivid kind, we see enough of the past of the characters to
comprehend their motives. The plot is original in conception
and the action, while entirely free from padding, is complete
enough to escape appearing fragmentary. It will be an un-
responsive audience, indeed, that does not respond to the horror
of Legar's punishment when his arm is crushed and his face
is branded w-ith a hot iron. More thrilling still are the flood
scenes, the inundation of an entire island and the escape of
Margery Golden.
In the second episode, "The House of Unhappiness," Creigh-
ton Hale appears for the first time, and it soon becomes evident
that as the secretary to Enoch Golden, Margery's father, he
Scene from "The Iron Claw" (Pathe).
is destined to play an important part in the picture. Mr.
Hale strikes a new note in interpreting the hero of a melo-
dramatic serial. With good looks and an engaging person-
ality to begin with, he apparently Intends making Manley a
normal young man blessed with a sense of humor, as well
as the spirit of adventure. His incidental bits of comedy
business scored with the invited audience at the American
theater.
Much of the excitement in these two reels is produced by
Legar's use of an electric ray projector, which enables him to
set buildings on fire. It is largely a picture of burning struc-
tures, until Manley discovers the location of the projector and
the conspirators are driven into the open. Sheldon Lewis
makes a terrifying person of Legar; Miss White plays witli
her accustomed ease, and curiosity is aroused by the occas-
ional appearance of a figure called "The Laughing Mask."
No exhibitor need fear "The Iron Claw."
"The Happy Masquerader"
Three-reel American that Has Entertaining Values — Features
Winnifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen.
Reviewed by Margaret I. MacDonald.
THE situation which develops out of a joke pulled oft by
a group of club men, in which one of them, a young
millionaire, wagers that he can prove that true happiness
has its being within the individual is a good one. A chauffeur
is called in from the street and persuaded to change places
Scene from "Ihe Happy Masquerader" (American).
with the young millionaire for the space of two months, and
complications naturally occur. The chauffeur who is a widower
with a little girl, whom he has treated brutally, finds an
opportunity to follow his natural inclinations w'hen he is
invited to the home of Hudson, a man who is indebted to
the millionaire's father. In an endeavor to force Hudson's
beautiful young ward to marry him, in lieu of the debt, he is
overtaken by the expiration of the allotted two months, and
arrested for embezzlement. In the meantime Hudson's ward
has fallen in love with the young millionaire in his chauffeur
disguise, and marries him unknown to her guardian.
Tlie story has been given nice treatment by the director,
Tliomas Ricketts, and will be found unusually entertaining.
Winnifred Greenwood who appears in the role of Hudson's
ward is charmingly gowned, and plays with the same winsome
personality that always characterizes her work. Edward
Coxen in the title role does excellent work, and George Field
plays the double-dyed villain in his usual energetic manner.
"Poor Little Peppina"
Miss Pickford Appears to Advantage in an Interesting
Story — Picture Notable for its Staging
and Types.
Reviewed by George Blaisdell.
IN the name role of "Poor Little Peppina," Mai-y Pickford
is seen to advantage in the Famous Players' release of
March 2. The subject was shown at the Broadway for the
week of February 20. While the picture will be in five parts
as released on its regular program. In its special runs it is
longer. The print shown at the Broadway was in six parts:
it would seem there might be several troublesome quarters of
an hour in store for the one delegated to cut out of it a
thousand feet. For the picture contains strong interest all
the way, with abundance of action and relevant incident.
The story, which was written by Kate Jordan, gives to Miss
Pickford the kind of role in which she has found her greatest
success — that of a waif. As the girl reared by Italian peasants
following her abduction from her American parents: on ship-
board attired in her fosterbrother's clothes; in America buf-
fected by fate in the. shape of counterfeiters, and in the con-
clusion, when restored to her parents she is seen garbed as
a young woman of wealth. Miss Pickford is at her best. It Is
an all-around characterization, one that will be enjoyed by
the player's admirers.
Sidney Olcott, the producer, too, is at his best — In his stag-
ing and general direction, but notably In his selection of
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types. The last remark applies whether we are speaking o£
the Italians or the New Yorkers — and especially of his de-
tectives, both superiors and subordinates. The scene of the
working of the third degree, when the arrested counterfeiters
confess to their abduction of the child fifteen years before,
their confrontation by the father and mother of Peppina and
the reunion of the family all these incidents provide a series
of situations of real dramatic power.
Jack Pickford as Beppo, the son of the foster-parents of
Peppina, is a factor in the support of his sister. Eugene
Scene from "Poor Little Peppina" (Famous Players).
O'Brien is the assistant district attorney who befriends I^eppina.
W. J. Carleton is a convincing chief of police. On the Italian
side of the story marked atmosphere is contributed by Antonio
Maiori, Caesare Gravina, N. Cervi, Mrs. Maiori and Francesca
Guerra.
"Poor Little Peppina" should in popularity rank as one of
Miss Pickford's "six best sellers."
"The Pool of Flame"
Five-Reel Red Feather Production Featuring J. Warren
Kerrigan in Well-Known Role of
Soldier of Fortune.
Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy.
THIS production in five reels covers an entertaining episode
in the career of Terence O'Rourke, gentleman adventurer,
portrayed by J. Warren Kerrigan, who also appeared in
a series of features in the same role.
The action centers about a valuable diamond, known as the
"pool of flame," which has some time before been stolen from
the head of a Buddhist idol in Rangoon, India. The motive, as
Scene from "The Pool of Flame" (Red Feather).
may be seen, is not a new one, but the number is pleasing and
uniformly attractive in photography and presentation. The
opening reels move along without any specially strong dram-
atic effect, yet with a good hold on the interest all the while.
The last reel comes up with a strong climax, which sets the
heart beating rapidly.
The story is by Louis Joseph Vance and the scenario adapta-
tion by F. McGrew Willis. Kerrigan has his usual appeal in
this part and Lois Wilson is attractive as Princess Beatrix,
with whom Terence is in love. Harry Carter, Maude George,
Bertram Grassby and Frank MacQuarrie all have important
parts.
Terence fights a duel early in the narrative, having pulled
a man's nose for snooping about his rooms too freely. The
visit of Beatrix is well handled and there are some com-
mendable humorous touches in this reel. This helps decidedly
where the plot situations are already familiar to the average
observer, as happens in this case.
The opening scenes are at Monte Carlo, and a fairly good
suggestion of the famous gambling resort is achieved. Later
the story switches to India, and it is here that Terence rounds
up the missing jewel and sees that it is properly replaced in
the forehead of the idol.
Picture Theater Equipment Co. Make Two Notable Installa-
tions.
One of the recent installations made by the Picture Theatre
Equipment Co., of 19 W. 23rd street. New York City was in
the Lafayette High School at Buffalo, N. Y. This included a
motor generator set complete, with supplies for the projec-
tion of moving pictures and stereopticon views for the benefit
of the pupils. The second installation to which we have refer-
ence "w^as made in the Bronx Union Y. M. C. A. This also
included a complete projection outfit.
Pathe's "The Iron Claw" to Be in Fourteen Episodes.
A unique tribute has been paid "The Iron Claw," Pathe's
new serial. Exhibitors were so impressed with the strength
of the cast and the excellence of the first episode shown them
privately that a large majority have requested Pathe to make
the serial in fourteen episodes instead of twelve. These re-
quests have come from all over the country. Consequently
it is announced that the serial will be in fourteen episodes.
Frank Daniels as Mr. Jack.
The first of the series of comedies produced by the Vltagraph
Company, featuring Frank Daniels, of comic opera fame, is now
ready for release. In them. Daniels is pi'esented in the role
of Mr. Jack who undergoes a number of humorous adventures,
under the guiding pen of Paul West who wrote the comedies,
and under the capable direction of C. Jay Williams, who pro-
duced the multi-reel films in which Daniels made his first bow
to the motion picture public. V-L-S-E will release them.
Pioneer Acquires Rights for "The Little Orphan."
The Pioneer Feature Film Corporation, 130 West 46th Street,
have acquired the territorial rights for New York State and
Northern New Jersey for the new production entitled "The
Little Orphan," featuring the child Bernhardt of the screen,
Em Gorman. This is a modern drama of intense heart in-
terest, in five parts. Baby Gorman certainly distlnquishes her-
self as a dramatic artiste in this production.
Lampson Books "Race Suicide."
A. T. Lambson, the energetic exchange man of the northwest,
who through his own efforts and recognition has recently In-
corporated the Reelplay Feature Company, with offices at 101!»
Eastlake Avenue, Seattle, Wash., has purchased the big, six
pat-t, motion picture attraction "Race Suicide" from Jos. W.
Falrnham, as the leader in his program of features de luxe,
which he will book to the theatres of the territory of Oregon,
wish., Idaho and Montana.
Novelty Slide Moves.
The Novelty Slide Company, which was practically evicted
by; a fire which damaged the offices occupied by it at 67 West
23d Street, New York, announces that it has taken new offices
at 115-117 East 23d Street, in the same building with the
Uruversal and Pathe Exchanges. The telephone number re-
mains the same — Grammercy 3672.
"Peanuts and Power" (Beauty).
Carol Halloway, John Sheehan and John Steppling have just
dropped through the principal roles of another "Beauty" com-
edy— "Peanuts and Powder." Imagine peanuts being used to
make destructive projectiles. This must seem far fetched.
Yet it is a very serious fact in this play. It is at least suffi-
cient to be the cause of a desperate duel at Monte Carlo.
Proof of the above can be seen on the screen in a snort time.
"The Waif" (American).
Vivian Rich, the charming American (Mutual) star, will be
seen in a very appealing role, the foundling in "The Waif."
a three-part drama soon to appear. Miss Rich plays the role
of a little girl, a runaway from an orphanage, who is adopted
by a farmer. The girl's gratitude is given an unusual test.
She sacrifices her own good- name to save the honor of the
daughter of her benefactor.
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General Film Company.
THE SELIG-TRIBU.N'E NO. 13, 1916 (Selig), Feb. 14.— Feeding a
baby camel at tbe Selig Zoo is the feature picture. Other items :
Carnival at Tampa, Fla. ; Archbishop Mundelein, Chicago ; six dead
in Brooklyn, N. Y., fire; English soldiers at Salonica, Greece; Miss
Reba Potter, model for Canadian coin ; flood, Newport, Arkansas ;
new life-saving suit, Washington, D. C. ; natives drilling, Manila,
P. I. ; National Ski Meet, Glenwood, Minn. ; Harvey Hall, winner of
the contests ; President Wilson at Topeka, Kan.
A SONG FROM THE HEART (Lubin), Feb. 1-1.— Not particularly
original as to plot, this one-reel drama, written and directed by Paul
Powell, has a strong romantic interest. The picture is also provided
with variety of action and contains a number of well drawn char-
acters, which are ably played by Melvin Mayo, L. C. Shumway, George
Routh, Berdie Priest, Velma Whitman, Mae T. Prestell, Leona McLean,
and Eva Kinney.
YOU'RE NEXT (Vitagraph), Feb. 14.— Yes ; that's the answer, the
leading character in this one-reel comedy is a barber. Wally Van
plays the part. He also plays a joke on his boss and the rest of
the town by passing himself off as a lady barber, and has a close
shave from being stripped of his finery by the wives of his male
customers. The comedy was written by Aaron T. Bishop and contains
the regulation Wally part. Nitra Frazer and Charles Eldridge are
Mr. Van's principal support, although Wally relies a great deal on a
blonde wig and other female fixings. An amusing picture.
HAM TAKES A CHANCE (Kalem), Feb. 13. — This one- reel comedy
marks the return of Lloyd V. Hamilton to active service, following his
severe accident last summer. The offering is a rapid-fire comedy, in
which Ham gives a remarkable exhibition of knife-throwing. Bud
being the target. Ethel Teare is also a member of the cast. A review
of the picture was printed in the issue of February 12, page 976.
VERNON HOWE BAILEY'S SKETCH BOOK (Essanay), Feb. IC.—
Chicago is the subject of this clever cartoonist's pencil, and his draw-
ings of the leading points of interest in the Windy City have decided
merit. Views of the petrified forest of Arizona complete the reel.
A MOLAR MIX-UP (Kalem), Feb. 16.— Bud Duncan, Ethel Teare,
Jack MacDermott, Myrta Sterling and CTus Leonard comprise the cast in
this one-reel comedy, written by C. Doty Hobart. As a dentist's assist-
ant. Bud injects life and movement into the situations with the
help of a number of electric wires. A fairly good tumble-about farce.
Produced by William Beaudine.
THE SELIG-TRIBUNE (Selig), Feb. 17.— Diki Diki, the dwarf ruler
of one of the Philippine Islands, who executes a native dance, is
the feature of subject in No. 14. Flood at Pine Bluff, Kan. ; English
soldiers leaving Vernon, France ; Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago ;
launching of large oil ship, San Francisco ; Secretary Garrison, Wash-
ington : Major General Hugh Scott, Washington ; Marjorie Sterrett of
Brooklyn, N. Y., who started the battleship fund ; blazing oil well.
Humble, Tex., and Walter L. Massie, scientist, of Providence, R. I_,
are among the other news items.
ONE TOO MANY (Vim), Feb. 17.— Babe Hardy and Billle Ruge lead
the list of sprinting comedians in this one-reel farce. The somewhat
familiar young man who is forced to borrow a wife and a baby
before the arrival of his uncle, is the character assumed by Mr.
Hardy. His histrionic equipment enables him to amply fill the role.
The picture is a good example of the Vim brand of quick-flre farce.
THE GUIDING HAND (Kalem), Feb. 18.— This one-reel drama,
written by Howard Irving Young, has a simple plot, an aged butler and
the two sons of the old man's former employer being the principal
characters. The story rings true and has a wholesome atmosphere all
through. Richafd Purdon, Arthur Albertson, Robert Ellis and Dallas
Tyler form an excellent cast.
IN ARCADIA (Vitagraph), Feb. 18. — W. A. Tremayne is the author
of this one-reel comedy, played by William Dangman, Ethel Corcoran,
Kate Price, Edward Elkas, James Dent, and William Dunn. The story
deals with the experience of a young couple who take a bunaglow
in the country, remain one night, and return to Harlem. An amus-
ingly truthful picture.
HEARST-VITAGRAPH" NEWS PICTORIAL NO. '14, 1916 (Vita-
graph), Feb. IS. — Senator Chamberlain; N, Y. National Guards in win-
ter drill ; Japs of California send horse as Coronation gift to Em-
peror ; crash of "L" road. New York ; Sons of Veterans honor Lincoln,
Boston : Chicago school children unveil Lincoln monument : Eastern
Association of Skaters, Newburgh, N. Y. ; three steatners burn, Brook-
lyn ; latest fashions ; Ski Meet : bread line, N, Y. ; dog show. Palm
Beach; slide in Prospect Park, Brooklyn; big fire. Fall River, Mass.;
animated cartoon.
A TEMPORARY HUSBAND (Lubin), Feb. 19.— Most wives object
to lending their husbands. The married lady in Mark Swan's one-
reel comedy is strongly opposed to such an arrangement, and makes
things lively for her better half and the maiden lady who borrows
him for the afternoon. Mr. Swan's photoplay is full of innocent fun
and is capitally acted by Billie Reeves, Carrie Reynolds, Margaret
Moore, Jessie Terry, and Mimi Yvonne.
THE PERILOUS SWING (No. 67 of the "Hazards of Helen" Railroad
Series) (Kalem), Feb. 19. — The title of this one-reel "Hazard" does
not overstate matters in the least. Helen catches her lariat on the
end of a railroad bridge as it is lifted upward, and swings out over
&e river, landing on the other side in time to battle the train
wreckers. Excitement is not allowed to slacken speed all through the
reel.
General Film Company Specials.
THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE, NO. 4, 'The Mark" (Es-
sanay), Feb, 14. — A review of this installment of the Essanay serial
appeared in the issue of February 19, page 1147. In many respects
No. 4 is the most interesting two-reel of the story so far shown.
It throws new light upon the character of the heroine and the events
leading up to the murder.
THE BLACK ORCHID (Selig). Feb. 14.— A romance of military lite
in India, this three-reel drama by Mrs. Owen Bronson has a jealous
woman for the leading character, who turns a tiger loose on the trail
of the hero when he spurns her love. The black orchid plays hut
a small part in the development of the plot. The picture is a good
specimen of its class of photoplay, and is excellently played by Kathlyn
Williams, Wheeler Oakman, Edith Johnson, Earle Foxe, Grace Darmond,
Harry Lonsdale and Lillian Hayward. T. N. Hetferon has directed the
picture intelligently, the scenes in India being cleverly produced.
HIS WHITE LIE (Biograph), Feb. 15.— Produced with care and well
acted by Claire McDowell, Charles Mailes, Gretchen Hartman and
Charles Perley, this two-part drama holds the attention despite the
somewhat obvious nature of the story. It concerns a man who accepts
the blame for a crime he did not commit and at a critical time Is
cleared by a woman's confession.
aOLD DUST (Essanay), Feb. 15.— The plot of this two-reel photoplay
is not remarkable, but the better side of human nature is brought
out with telling effect, and its moral is driven home without any
unnecessary preaching on the part of the author. Thomas Cummerford
plays the part of an aged bookkeeper around whose fate the story re-
volves. He gives a fine portrayal of the role. Nell Craig, Ednnund
F. Cobb, John Cossar. and Patrick Calhoun are the remaining members
of a thoroughly good cast.
PIQUE (Biograph), Feb. 16.— A three-part adaptation of Augustin
Daly's play of the same name, directed by Lawrence Marston with
William Russell, Jack Drumeir, Gretchen Hartman, Isabel Rea, Frank-
lin Ritchie and Thomas Jefferson in the cast. The photoplay, generally
romantic in tone, introduces some interesting scenes photographed on
board a man-of-war and in a navy yard. Altogether a very, fair
offering.
Bluebird Photoplays.
THE GRIP OF JEALOUSY (Bluebird), Feb. 28. — In this story of
slavery days in the South there are a number of effective scenes, but
the picture, as a whole, is not especially impressive. Able perform-
ances are given by Marcia Moore, Lon Chaney, Walter Belasco, Louise
Lovely and Hayward Mack.
RUPERT OF HENTZAU (Bluebird), March 6.— An elaborate adapta-
tion of Anthony Hope's novel, a sequel to "The Prisoner of Zenda,*'
is offered in this production made under the direction of George Tucker,
The romance of love and adventure is very well acted by Jane Gall and
Henry Ainley ; there are scenes of swift action and no little melodra-
matic excitement and the settings are in excellent taste. Unfortunately
the picture is over-burdened with sub-titles.
Fox Film Corporation.
THE FOOL'S REVENGE (Feb. 20) .—Five-reel offering. A sensa-
tional story, well directed and ably acted. Its incidents are very dis-
tressing and one will feel that so many hideous experiences pictured
without any clearly marked moral intention give needless pain without
recompense, Perhaps some were entertained ; but it is hardly an
enlivening offering. Ampler review "will be found elsewhere in this
issue.
Mutual Film Corporation.
MUTUAL WEEKLY NO. 59 (Mutual), Feb. 17.— One of the most in-
teresting items of this number is the launching of the floating hospi-
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tal at Wilmington, Del., gift for St. John's Guild, Xew York. There
IS also shown the wreckage of the schooner "Aberdeen" in the surf off
Golden Gate Park; oldtime fiddlers' convention at Atlanta, Ga., and the
colossal statue to be erected to the Titanic heroes in Potomac Park,
Washington, D. C, getting the finishing touches from its creator,
John Horrigan.
AT- THE END OF HIS ROPE (Vogue), Feb. 17.— A slapstick
comedy that is rather amusing. Rube in love with Madge sees an
opportunity tp win a sum of money lor a matrimonial venture through
catching a bandit known as Slick-Fingered Matt. A rough-and-tumble
chase ensues which is more or less amusing.
TOO PROUD TO FIGHT (Cub). Feb. 18.— An interesting sample of
farce comedy with George Ovey featured. A girl with three "steadies"
is the pivot around which the plot moves, and Jerry is the trouble
starter. This picture will be found very satisfactory for the majority
of audiences.
THE BATTLE OF CUPIDOVITCH (Beauty). Feb. 20.— In this comedy
an amusing situation arises over an argument on the war which
takes place between the fathers of two young people who are anxious
to wed. The severing of diplomatic relations between the families
whose homes are separated only by a low stone wall, causes the lovers to
resort to strategy in order to carry out their original plan of marrying
each other. The failure of the outposts to do their duty gives the
young coupl'i the desired opportunity to elope. The comedy is a
good one.
SEE AMERICA FIRST, NO. 23 (Gaumont). Feb. 20.— "The Florida
Keys and Key West." including what is known as Long Key, leading
to the wonderful fishing camp of that name, are shown in this number.
The fishing of spongus and tortoises is also an interesting item. A
thorough insight is given into the manufacture of tortoise shell combs,
showing every stage through which they pass in the course of manu-
facture. On the same reel with "Keeping Up With the Joneses."
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES (Gaumont). Feb. 20.— This time
cartoonist Harry Palmer sends Pa and Ma McGinis to have their for-
tunes told, each unknown to the other. They accidentally meet, and of
course this leads to great consternation for both parties.
TOO MUCH MARRIED (Beauty), Feb. 23.-~Not an especially com-
mendable film. A man who has quarreled with his young wife gets
a letter from his rich uncle, saying that he is coming to visit him
and is prepared to give him a start in life. On finding that h/s
wife has left him he introduces the new cook who has her baby
with her, as his wife. This situation contains various vulgar sug-
gestions tliat would stand elimination.
PERKINS PEACE PARTY (Falstaff), Feb. 24.— An unhappy pro-
fessor, who cannot get along without quarreling with his wife, decides
to go to Europe and stop the war. He and a friend start on a vessel,
hut are forced to scrub decks and do other hard labor. He returns
to find hi? wife waiting with a horsewhip. The idea is a quietly amusing
one and is quite pleasingly worked out.
COOKING HIS GOOSE (Beauty), Feb. 27.~In some respects this
offering is a unique one, for instance where cartoon work is allowed
to end the story. The plot of the play concerns the matrimonial ven-
ture of Ima who loves pie almost as well as he loves whiskey. After
his marriage he discovers that his lady love has deceived him with
regard to her culinary capabilities. The picture is only fairly enter-
taining.
RUSTY REGGIE'S RECORD (Falstaff), Feb. 29.— A banker studies
hypnotism and thinks he has converted his would-be son-in-law into
a tramp. But the tramp turns out to be Reggie, a badly Wanted
yeggman. This is quite amusing in a quiet way and worked out
without any unpleasant scenes.
Mutual Film Corporation Specials.
I ACCUSE (Mutual Masterplcture de Luxe. Gaumont. No. 71). Feb.
21. — A five-part production based on a story that is hardly sufficient
for five reels of film. The effort to adapt it satisfactorily has not
met with very large success. The players headed by Alexander Gaden
have done their best with the scant opportunities afforded them. The
plot of the story as presented in the production is so confused that
it would be difficult to give It a brief and definite outline.
DOUBLE CROSSED (Mustang), Feb. 25.— A three-part production
directed by Thomas Chatterdon, and featuring himself and Anna Little.
The production has an interesting story, not unlike many others, but
giving a strong outline to the character of the woman who believes
that her husband. :n &pite of his seeming neglect, is the best man
after all. Jack Richardson plays the role of Lemp, a ne'er-dolwell, who
is given a lift by the big western ranchman, and rewards his kindness
by trying to break up his home. In spite of a little padding that is
evident the production will be found interesting.
THE HAPPY MASQUERADER (American), Feb. 29,— A three-reel
production directed by Thomas Ricketts, and featuring Winifred Green-
wood and Edward Coxen. This production is well produced and enter-
taining. The story tells how a young millionaire and a chauffeur
agreed to change places for the space of two months. During this
time the real chauffeur tries to appropriate money belonging to the
millionaire in the shape of a debt owed by the millionaire's father.
The expiration of the allotted two months saves the situation, places
the chauffeur in the hands of the police and unites In matrimony the
two principals of the play. George Field plays the role of the chauf-
feur.
gives a mo^it convincing portrayal. The characteristic atmosphere adds
to the merit of the film. A thoroughly capable cast is in his support.
Photography and settings are all that can be expected. This feature
was reviewed in last week's issue.
TENNESSEE'S PARDNER (Lasky), Feb. 3.— Well directed and
finely enacted by Fannie Ward, "Tennessee's Pardner" is sure to prove
highly successful as a feature of western life in the days of '49. There
is a unique touch of Bret Harte's humor carefully injected. Jack
Dean deserves praise for bis performance. The interior and exterior
settings present the true western style. For an extended review see
last week's issue.
NEARLY A KING (Famous Players), Feb. 10.— John Barrymore is
featured in this five-part subject. As was outlined in the extended
reviev/ of this subject, on page 1315 in the issue of February 2G, Mr.
Barrymore makes much of a not overstrong role. The picture contains
quite a bit of comedy and will make an interesting release.
THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE (Lasky), Feb. 14.— The most
outstanding element of this film is the fiawless portrayal of Theodore
Roberts as the leader of a band of moonshiners. The feature as a
whole is good, but does not measure in full the story. Charlotte Walker
is at all times convincing and others in the cast do good work. The
locations are well chosen and settings and photography excellent. For
an extended review see last week's issue.
POOR LITTLE PEPPINA (Famous Players), March 2.— Mary Pick-
ford in this strong five-part subject has an all-around role, one furnish-
ing her with opportunity for the display of versatility. The subject
is reviewed at length on another page of this issue.
Pathe Exchange, Inc.
PATHE NEWS, NO. 12 1916 (Pathe), Feb. 9.— Among the most
interesting items of this issue are. the wounded in the Vosges being
conveyed to the hospitals on sled stretchers drawn by ski runners,
an English cycle corps conveying wounded soldiers to the hospitals,
the ruins of the parliament buildings at Ottawa, . Ont.. which were
gutted by fire, bob sledding at Locust Valley, L. I., and the last of
the trappers of the Cumberland Mountains still pursuing his trade
at Smoky Mountain, Tenn.
SIBERIA, THE VAST UNKNOWN (Photocolor) , Feb. 14.— In two-
reels of film an excellent idea of the northeast coast of Siberia is given.
Several groups of eskimos are shown on land and in their omiaks on
the water. Also fine views of the Arctic ocean after the ice has
broken in the spring are given. This film will be found entertaining
and instructive.
LUKE FOILS THE VILLAIN ( Phunphilms), Feb. 14.— This is farce
comedy that is fairly entertaining. As in too many instances where
farce comedy is concerned there are vulgar touches that might well be
eliminated, such as an accidental lifting of a woman's skirts. We do
not doubt that this elimination would be made before it reached the-
public eye."" The film is otherwise unobjectionable and amusing.
Pathe Exchange, Inc., Specials.
THE SHRINE OF HAPPINESS (Pathe Gold Rooster Play), Feb. IS.
— In this flve-part production from the Balboa studios Jackie Saunders
is featured as an unsophisticated child of the hills, daughter of a pros-
pector. Playing opposite her is William Conklin, while Paul Gilmore
plays male juvenile lead. The 'story is a wholesome one telling of
how the girl at the death of her father goes to the home of her father's
former partner, is educated, and loved by the partner and his brother.
The older man tries to be self-sacrificing, but the younger brother
about to marry the girl discovers her love for his brother and gives
her up to him. The film is prettily colored and generally pleasing, in
spite of the fact that the construction of the story is not altogether
professional.
THE IRON CLAW (Pathe), Feb. 28.- The first episode of the new
Pathe serial directed by Edward Jose, and featuring Pearl White. Shel-
don Lewis and Creighton Hale, is a thrilling sample of what each of
the twelve two-part episodes of the serial is expected to be. One of
the remarkable situations of this episode shows the flooding of an estate
through the machinations of the villain. This is a realistic bit. There-
is great promise in this opening chapter. The story on which the
serial Is based was written by Arthur Stringer and adapted by
George Brackett Seitz.
Signal Film Corporation.
THE GIRL AND THE GAME ("A Close Call"), Feb. 28.— "A Close
Call" proves to be an exciting episode in which Helen and her auto-
mobile actually drive over a twenty-foot embankment and a runaway
box car is precipitated from a high bridge to the ground below, thereby
avoiding an accident to a passenger train that is due. The episode is
nicely developed and evinces no inconsistencies.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
PUDD'N HEAD WILSON (Lasky), Jan. 31.— Theodore Roberts Is pre-
sented In this Mark Twain drama, based on the finger print theory and
Universal Film Mfg. Co.
CUPID TRIMS HIS LORDSHIP (Nestor), Feb. 28.— An AI E. Christie-
comedy, featuring Lee Moran, Betty Compson, Eddie Lyons and others.
The young traveling salesman outwits Lord Cranberry, who aspires
to the girl's hand. The latter turns out to be Dirty Jim, the counter-
feiter. »his makes an amusing light comedy and is well presented.
SOME HEROES (Imp), Feb, 29. — This comedy number features Vic-
tor Potel. Ed Sedgwick and others. The fire chief and chief of police'
are rivals. The burlesque lire scenes are good. The number Is amus-
ing throughout.
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LOVE LAUGHS AT THE LAW (Joker), Mar. 2.— A knockabout
number, featuring Gale Henry, Wm. Froney. Milburne Moranti and
Lillian Peacock. The girl goes on the stage and later becomes a
lady barber. The scenes are rough, but there is considerable amuse-
ment of its kind.
IN THE HEART OP A SHELL (Rex). Mar. 3.— A number featur-
ing Baby Early and Elsie Albert. The opening scenes are not very
oppealing, but the incidents at the close do much to make the film a
success. The little girl on the beach has a dream in which a good
fairy steps out of a shell. This leads to the child's discovery of a lost
diamond ring.
Universal Film Mfg. Company Specials.
DAD'S DOLLARS AND DIRTY DOl.N'GS (L-KO), Feb. '27. — A two-
reel low comedy number, featuring Alice Howell as a country girl
who goes to the city. She gets a jag on in a cabaret, drinking milk
punch, and falls into the toils of a villain, from whom her country
lover eventually saves her. This is laughable in places, but the humor
is of a vulgar type in almost every instance. The number has some
few good points, but is unfortunate in its general tone.
LORDS OP HIGH DECISION (Red Feather Photoplay), Feb. 28.—
A tive-reel screen adaptation of a novel by Meredith Nicholson, featur-
ing Cyril Scott, Joseph Gerard, Mildred Gregory, Margaret Shirvin
and others. The hero's father is a mining magnate, who preaches good
conditions for the laboring man and practices something else. The
hero loves a girl, whose father was crushed in business by his own.
This develops some big situations in the way of strike, but these, while
well presented, have not a great deal of novelty in them. The night
photography makes a good feature. There is not enough suspense
in this to make it an exceptional production, particularly as the type
of story has been done so often.
THE MILK BATTLE (Universal Special Feature), Feb. 28. — No. 12
of the "Graft" series. Bruce and Tom Larnigan have dropped out
of the series in this number, at least temporarily, and Richard Stan-
ton, in the part of Robert Harding, carries on the tight against the
trusts. He exposes the milk combine, the president. Burrows, being
accidentally stabbed at the close. The number is not as strong as
some of its predecessors, but carries the interest fairly well in certain
scenes.
THE EYE OF HORUS (Gold Seal), Feb. 29. — Fourth episode of
"The Journals of Lord John," in three reels. In this number a Miss
Parson? is intrusted with a valuable jewel to bring to Lord John. This
jewel is the mate to one in Maida's possession. Miss Parsons is
thrown into a cataleptic condition by the Egyptian and his sister,
who also make an attack on Lord John's life. The latter escapes
and afterward resuscitates the girl by use of a pulmotor. The num-
ber has a certain vagueness in the opening scenes, but becomes very
interesting later along. Lord John's struggle with the Egyptian at
the close is exciting.
BLUE BLOOD BUT BLACK SKl.V (L-KO), Mar. 1. — A two-reel
low comedy number, done entirely in black face. Louise Orth, Ray
Griffith, Dan Russell and others appear. The action consists largely
of rivalry over a dusky belle, to whose hand the village barber lays
first claim. He deals in turn with numerous rivals, not hesitating to
employ his razor when necessary. In the end the girl marries a man
whom he had not suspected of intimacy with her. This makes quite
a pleasing burlesque number. While the scenes are of a rough, acro-
batic sort, they are free from any great vulgarity. The closing scenes
are of a riotous sort.
THE HEART OF BONITA (Laemmle), Mar. 2.— A two-reel num-
ber, by Lynn Reynolds, featuring Myrtle Gonzales. Val Paul, Fred
Church and others. The tropical settings are very good and the
atmosphere good. The plot is of a romantic nature, not entirely clear
in places, though quite dramatic. The young American is about to be
shot, during an insurrection, because he will not tell where the gold
is hidden, but Bonita comes to his rescue. This is not very novel,
taken as a whole, but has numerous points of merits.
THE ONE WOMAN (Bison), Mar. 4. — A three-reel number, featur-
ing Edna Maison. Thomas Delmar, the author, and Douglas Gerrard.
This pictures the story of a girl known as Princess Poppy in China-
town. The settings in the Chinese section are taken in a real district
of the sort. The story is one of a secret service man's efforts to round
up some smugglers. It has a good atmosphere and, while not strong
dramatically, maintains a good hold on the Interest. The Princess
Poppy and the secret service man prove to be former sweethearts.
V-L-S-E, Inc.
FOR A WOMAN'S FAIR NAME (Vitagraph), Feb. 28.— Finely acted
by Robert Edeson. Eulalie Jensen, Belle Bruce and others, this drama
may be counted upon to make an impression, although the premises
of the story are not entirely credible. Harry Davenport supplied an
excellent production from a scenario by Marguerite Bertsch.
World-Equitable.
A WOMAN'S POWER (Brady). Feb. 21. — Adapted from Charles Mel-
ville Buck's novel, "The Code of the Mountains," this five-part drama
offers some interesting scenes of life among mountaineers. Molly King,
making her first appearance as a World Film star, gives an appealing
characterization of a mountain girl who betters her condition in life.
Part of the action is supposed to transpire in the Philippines. A re-
lease of average quality.
THE QUESTION (Equitable), Feb, 21.— An Interesting story by Roy
L. McCardell, who holds up to scorn selfish society women who refuse
to do their duty as wives and mothers. Marguerite Leslie, in the
leading role is ably bupported by Clara Whipple and George Ander.=?on.
A picture likely to be well received.
THE PRICE OF HAPPINESS ( Equitable-Triumph J , Feb. 28.— A
drama with a strong moral lesson pointing the folly of envy. Mary
Boland plays the wife of a shoemaker, who is discontented with her
lot until she finds that the apparent happiness of her wealthy friends
is all a sham. An interesting ottering.
Miscellaneous.
THE HEART OF NEW YORK (Claridge Films, selling on State
Rights), Mar. 1. — ^This five-part story of the metropolis was written
and directed by Walter Macnamara. On the initial title frame Mr.
Macnamara is credited with being the producer of "Traffic in S'Ouls.'*
Of course, this is a mistake, as Mr. Macnamara was the writer and
George Tucker the producer of that stirring melodrama. "The Heart
of New York" devotes many hundred feet to the introduction of the
characters. The story in its development and denouement fails to
arouse deep interest or create marked suspense. Robert T. Haines has
the lead and in hi.s support is a large cast. The photography is ex-
cellent and artistically tinted. There are interesting views of New
York running through the picture.
THE MINUSA COMPANY CELEBRATES A YEAR OF
HARD WORK.
The ofRcials, directors, and employees of the Minusa Cine
Products Co. of St. Louis were treated by their company to a
banquet and entertainment at one of the large dow^ntown
cafes in St. Louis on Saturday evening. Feb. 12. This date
was not only the anniversary of the birthday of the emanci-
pator, but likewise celebrated a year of hard work on the part
of the Minusa Cine Products Co. It has been a very successful
one for this organization and the many favorable telegrams
that were received from their various dealers througliout the
United States gave the officials great encouragement. Music
and cabaret entertainment completed the evening and everyone
felt that they had spent an evening of real genuine enter-
tainment.
NEW PLAYERS FOR HORSLEY ORGANIZATION.
A peculiar situation in connection with the production of
"The Love Liar." an exceptional romantic drama now in the
process of picturization at the David Horsley studio in Los
Angeles, is the fact that of all the important parts in the
play only two are male characters. These are David McCare,
a famous violinist known as "the love liar." played by Crane
Wilbur, and Ludwig. McCare's valet and an old broken down
musician, played by Fred Goodwins. All the others concerned
in the story are female characters. They are Lucy Payton,
Mae Gaston, Nan Christy and Gale Landdon, and they play
respectively the first, second, third and fourth love of "The
Love Liar."
PATHE HAS NO SHORTAGE OF RAW STOCK.
A story of the "yellow" sort recVntly appeared in a theatrical
magazine to the effect that Pathe had cut down its program
because of shortage in raw stock. J. A. Eerst, Vice President
and General Manager of Pathe. when the slory was brought
to his attention, promptly stamped it as a gross mis-state-
ment. "As a matter of fact," said Mr. Berst, "Pathe has enough
stock on hand to last four months without getting any at all
from Europe. The only stock we cannot get is non-inflam-
mable. When our present stock of celluloid film gets low we
anticipate no trouble In replenishing it."
Scene from "The Haunted Station" (Kalem).
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Manufacturers' Advance Notes
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"DEFENSE OR TRIBUTE?"
Great Peace Film Released by Public Service Film Company
— A Plea for Preparedness.
AS A PLEA for preparedness, in the form of a motion picture,
nothing more convincing nor striliing has probably been
offered to the American public than the five-part drama
"Defense or Tribute?" released by the Public Service Film Com-
pany. The drama rests its plot, with great cleverness, upon
both ancient and modern supports. We are shown the shades
of the Fathers of the United States revisiting the earth and
considering the grave peril of their country. Their places are
taken by a council of modern patriots who discuss the su-
preme question of the hour and the drama then starts in real
earnest. We see the Jews suffering at the hands of their con-
querors. The Romans under Caesar conquer Gaul. Again, in
the day of chivalry military might triumphs over right. Italian
Revolutions and the French Terror are illustrated in all the
ferocity of their bloody happenings.
A less sanguinary note is touched when we come down to
modern times. We have presented to us many wonderful
views of the progress and prosperity of the United States in
picture form, and the audience is asked point blank whether
it wants this happy and natural condition of affairs to con-
tinue or not. The training of large bodies of soldiers, the
building of battleships and submarines, is advocated. Presi-
dent Wilson, Admiral Dewey, Theodore Roosevelt are quoted
in the film. A dramatic effect is produced by the introduction
of the "Charge of the Light Brigade." Will the United States
chance similar blundering, we are asked? Where does our
country stand? What must we do? These are questions that
are asked in the picture.
The conclusion of the Board, discussing the question, is that
all possible support financial as well as moral be given to the
President, in this specific effort, a preparation to assure peace.
"THE DESPOILER" (Essanay).
Strong action ond intense emotional parts are found in this
three-reel photoplay. It carries an unusually strong cast,
featuring four Essanay leads — Bryant Washburn, Warda How-
ard, Darwin Karr and Edward Arnold.
The dramatic climax comes between Mr. Washburn and Mr.
Karr, father and son in the picture, when they meet after
years, the father protecting a girl whom the son is trying to
blackmail. The father is unaware that the man is his son,
although he knows the boy has become a crook. In a desperate
Scene from "The Despoiler" (Essanay).
battle the father slays the boy and is commende4 by the police
for ridding the city of a notorious and dangerous character.
Hut the man is torn with paroxysms of grief over the fact tjiat
it is his hand that ends the life of his own son. ' Edward Arnold
and Warda Howard play the parts of the lovers, over wTiom
the fear of the blackmailer constantly looms and who are
made happy by his death, unaware that the man who freed
them was torn with anguish because of the deed.
"THE UNCUT DIAMONDS" (SeUg).
Fritzi Brunette and Frank Clark score in "The Uncut Dia-
monds," a Selig drama written by Emma Bell and produced by
Wm. Robert Daly. This will be released through General Film
Service on March 4th.
Jen, a beautiful girl of the underworld, while in jail, meets
Wilbur Gordon, assistant district attorney. Through the instru-
mentality of the district attorney and his sweetheart, Reina
Grayson, Jen is given employment in the home of John Gray-
Scene from "The Uncut Diamonds" (Selig).
son as a maid to Reina. Jen is visited by Chuck Wilson, a
former crook. That night a large number of uncut diamonds
disappear from the Grayson home. Oi course, suspicion is
fastened upon Jen and Chuck Wilson because of their former
criminal records. Then Wilson proves that John Grayson,
while walking in his sleep, gave Wilson the diamonds asking
him to care for them, and that Wilson placed them in a vase.
The diamonds are discovered there, and Jen and her lover are
exonerated.
There are many beautiful exterior and interior scenic effects
in this unusual film.
IVAN COMPLETES "THE IMMORTAL FLAME."
The newest Ivan production whose locale is laid in Wash-
ington has just been completed. Director Ivan Abramson and
the entire company returning to New York a few days ago.
Then the last few exteriors, employing the Riverside Park
and Pennsylvania Station were made and the latest screen
drama from the pen of Ivan Abramson was finished.
All in all this is the most propitious offering as yet from
the Ivan Film Productions. It employed an all star cast
with such notable artists as Maude Fealy, Paula Shay, Joseph
Burke and James Cooley under the direction of Ivan Abram-
son. "The Immortal Flame" is scheduled for release as the
Ivan feature for March, but the New York theater, a Marcus
Loew house, in order to make certain of obtaining first
run on Broadway, has booked it in advance of completion for
February 29th at an exceptionally "hJgh price.
MILLER BROS. OFFER SHOW OUTFIT FOR .
PICTURES.
The 101" Ranch Wild West Show outfit now wintering at
The 101 Ranch at Bliss will probably be converted into a
motion picture outfit until the opening in the latter part of
April. The show will begin rehearsing the 20th of February
arid -already the performers and other members of the big
aggregation are beginning to gather at the Ranch. It struck
Col. Joe Miller as a good idea to use the outfit for pictures
until the opening and, while as yet there has been no con-
tract closed, Mr. Miller says he has already several offers
but Will not be ready before the 1st and is anxious to make a
permanent contract for the entire Summer, as the show leav-
ing will not interfere with the continuing of producing, as the
Ranch lias sufl^cient surplus equipment to operate several com-
panies.
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Dallas Pictures Spring Surprise
Announce Secret Completion of "David Garrick" in Films —
Dustin Farnum in Title Role.
A TELEGRAM from the Pallas Pictures studio. Los Angelea,
announces that this concern has just completed an elab-
orate production ot "David Garrick" the famous classic
which has been produced time and again on the speaking stage
since 1S64, when E. A. Sothern created the title character in
England.
The production of "David Garrick" in films has been going
on for the past several months at the Pallas studios, but
has not been made public because of the fact that contempla-
tion of its filmization was evident among other producers. Not
even the members of the New York offices of the company
were aware of the fact that the staging of this famous subject
was under way for the screen.
In the title role of the Pallas Pictures version, Dustin Far-
num is presented in a part for which he is well suited as will
be realized by the many thousands who are familiar with this
subject. The chief part of "David Garick" has proved irre-
sistibly attractive to many successors of the elder Sothern
and only several weeks ago his famous son opened in a revival
of the celebrated play with great success, at the Booth Theater,
New York City. The part of the actor pursued at first by
love and then himself in love with the young girl is one of
appeal to every actor.
BOOKING RECORDS SMASHED.
Booking records went overboard when in less than a week
(six days to be exact) George Kleine booked 1025 days for his
comedy, "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer." This was accomplished,
too. without advertising, but through a novel plan for advance
of release date showings. There had veen very little said or
written about "The Mishaps ot Musty Suffer." but all that was
needed was for an exhibitor to see the comedy — and a booking
followed. Now that March 1st has been decided upon as a
reteasing date, the Kleine studio force and branch offices expect
to be fairly swamped with bookings.
"The Mishaps of Musty Suffer" is a delightful comedy in
series, ten in all, one each week. Critics viewing the advance
showing were more than kind toward it — they were even
mildly extravagant in their praise.
, "A CORNER IN COTTON" (Metro).
''A Corner in Cotton," with Marguerite Snow in the stellar
role and an all-star cast, will be released on the Metro pro-
gram during the week of Feburary 21. This nve-part pro-
duction is an extra release for Metro for that week, as "The
Price of Malice." a Rolfe-Metro picture starring Hamilton
Revelle, will also go out on the Metro program at the same
time. "A Corner In Cotton," which was produced by the
Quality Pictures Corporation, deals with the story of the
daughter of a Wall street broker, who becomes interested in
settlement "work. She learns of conditions among the poor
cotton mill employes in the southland and goes there to learn
conditions at first hand. She obtains a position in the mill
and her singular beauty attracts the attention of the foreman,
who attempts to force his attentions upon her. She is rescued
by the son of the owner of the mill, and a strong friendship
develops between them. The owner of the mill is the sworn
Scene from "A Corner in Cotcon ' (Metro).
enemy of the girl's father, whom he characterizes as "the
Wolf of Wall street." When the broker learns of this, he
attempts to ruin the southern planter, by forcing a corner
in cotton on the exchange. The girl breaks this corner and
succeeds in bringing the two men together with a better under-
standing of themselves and of the conditions under which
they live. This bond is further strengthened when the son
and daughter ot the two men^, announce their engagement.
There are scores of thrilling situations in this production,
and many excellent scenes photographed in the picturesque
southland. Beside Miss Snow the all-star cast includes Prank
Bacon. Helen Dunbar. John W. Goldsworthy, Lester Cuneo,
Zella Call, Wilfred Roger, Howard Truesdell and William Clif-
ford. "A Corner in Cotton" was produced under the direction
of Fred J. Balshofer.
"THE GIRL AND THE GAME" (Signal).
Bumping over the ties of a western railroad track. Helen
Holmes drives an automobile at fifty miles an hour, speeding
after a runaway box cai". and unaided, rescues three men who
Scene from "The Girl and the Game" (Signal).
are being rushed to certain injury or death. This is the big
thrill that takes place in the ninth chapter of the story en-
titled "A Close Call."
"Many of the film-going public seem to entertain the idea
that the making of motion pictures of this kind is merely a
pleasant pastime for which the actors or actresses receive
fabulous sums of money," explained Miss Helen.
"Well, perhaps to some that applies; but in the filming of our
stories, there is an element of reality — frequently lives in dan-
ger— that would compel any human being to dare almost
anything to effect a rescue.
"In chapter nine, for instance. Mack (McGowan) Leo and
Farley (playing Spike, Storm and Rhinelander in the story)
were all in that box car racing down tlie track at terrific speed.
I was supposed to catch up with the car and run along close
behind it while the three men jumped over my head into the
tonneau.
"If I had failed in my task, what would have been the
result? They would all have risked their lives either in
jumping or going over the embankment with the doomed car.
"You see, it is all real to me; and I believe it would kill me
if any of our boys were injured through any failure on my
part to do my duty."
"THE MASTER SMILES" (Knickerbocker).
Emmy Wehlen, the famous Metro star is to play the lead
1 a Knickerbocker Star Feature, through the courtesy of
Scene from "The Master Smiles" (Knickerbocker).
Rolf Photo Plays, Inc. She is supported by Howard Esta-
brook, a well known player.
In "The Master Smiles" we see an over-ambitious father
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and a society-maddened mother, and the certain effects on
their child, who grows into womanhood witli her destiny long
shaped in her shadowed environment at home.
The drama shows patan. the "god of the White Lights"
smiling on his helpless puppets as they act out their parts
in his most attractive sets on the stage of life. The drama
follows out a different line from the usual "white light plot,"
and ends with a question put to the audience by the grinning
god, "who wins?" and the god of glitter and gold turns away,
as though thinking it unnecessary to end the drama, as he is
more interested in the beginnings than the effects of action
permeated with his master smile. Released March 3, on the
General Film program. In three strong acts.
"THE GRINNING SKULL" (Selig).
"The Grinning Skull" is a Selig multiple reel drama, re-
leased through General Film Service on Monday, February 28th.
An all-star cast contributes to the realism of this psychological
drama, which depicts social sycophants. Eugenie Besserer en-
acts an unusual character role in the part of Madame Ward
Scene from "The Grinning Skull" (Selig).
Howe, an ambitious woman, whose sole hope is that her
daughter shall marr.\' mone.\-. no matter who the man that
possesses it.
The San Francisco earthquake has an important bearing
upon the development of tiiis plot. The quake scenes are real-
istic in the extreme. The earth ti'embles; business blocks and
the homes of the rich and poor alike crumble and fall, and
there is a thrilling rescue when a man buried underneath the
debris is finally saved. There is not a dull inch of film In this
tiiree thousand feet of plot, counter-plot and love interest.
"THE YAQUI" (Bluebird).
With Mexico and tlie "Mexican situation" in everybody's
mind, and the matters concerning tiie relations with this coun-
try and Mexico filling columns in practically every newspaper
that is printed in this country, "Thf Yaqui," a Bluebird Photo-
Scene from "The Yaqui" (Bluebird).
play, Is timeliness itself, issued at just this juncture, and set
for release March 19.
Those who witness "The Taqul" will get a clear idea of the
kind of people "Uncle Sam" must contend with It matters In
dispute ever get beyond the tentative condition of "watchful
waiting." It will be a fine thing for belligerent Americans
to see the class and style of people they must fight against
If the "jingo's" dominate the situation to an extent that ends
in warfare.
One of the sensational incidents, is an execution, by the
military authorities of the chief tribesman of the Yaqui Indians,
a role played by Hobart Bosworth. The firing squad is shown
lined up for action, while the Yaqui Cliieftain stands beside
the open grave that has been dug for the reception of his
corpse.
When the signal is given for the Yaqui's death, one man
of the squad sends a bullet straight to the forehead of the
Indian. Backward he falls, into his own grave; the Mexicans
cover the corpse with earth, and the camera cuts off further
details.
The next incident pictures the frenzied work of the man
who has shot the Yaqui; as he madly digs the earth from out
the grave and then lifts the body of the Indian in his arms.
The Yaqui has been simply stunned by a bullet especially
fixed to render him senseless and not kill him; he had been
buried alive and was now being restored to go on with the
vengeful work of the Yaqui tribe in their feud of hate against
the Mexican military.
"THE BRIDESMAID'S SECRET" (Essanay).
This photoplay deals with a phase of metropolitan life of to-
day and shows the pitfalls that lurk in the path of the innocent
girl of small towns. It is also a satire of the morals of fash-
ionable young men who expect to wed girls of impeccable
character. There is a touch of the white slave evil in the story,
but it is handled with great care and delicacy while losing none
of the force of the moral lesson.
The young girl from a country town is invited by her friend
in the city to become her bridesmaid. Arriving in the city she
finds that there is nobody at the train to meet her. Unaccus-
tomed to the ways of the metropolis, she is lured by a man with
a cab, who promises to take her to her friend's home. He takes
her to a house where she is locked in a room.
That night the bridegroom gives his farewell bachelor party
in which all become hilariously intoxicated. They finally wind
Scene from "The Bridesmaid's Secret" CEssanay).
up at the house where the girl is imprisoned and the bride-
groom staggers into her room. He tries to attack her, but
falls, striking his head and rendering him unconscious. The
man having locked the door and dropped the key, the girl is
unable to escape. Hours later the man comes to himself and is
horrified at the situation. The girl tells him who she is and
appeals to him to help her escape. He promises to do this if
she will never mention v^here she saw him. She promises and
he takes her to the home of his fiancee, leaving her on the
porch. She sees him on the night of the wedding and is horri-
fied to find that he is the man that is to wed her friend and
that her lips are sealed. John Lorenz, in the role of the bride-
groom, does excellent work. ■
"HER INVISIBLE HUSBAND" (Universal).
Matt Moore and .lane Gail will shortly be seen in a really
different comedy. The title is "Her Invisible Husband," In one
role, written by Samuel Greiner and produced by Matt Moore.
The story centers about Harry, his wife and mother-in-law
who visit Delilah, the magic marvel who can render herself
invisible at will. Her wonderful exhibition impresses him
deeply. After his return home, his imagination is further stim-
ulated by a few glasses of firewater. He collapses In a chair,
bottle in hand and drowses off.
The next day he visits Delilah, and asks her for a keep-
sake. The malicious sorceress presents him with a ring that
renders him invisible without his knowing it. Strange things
come to pass. People walk all over him, mistaking him for the
air. They plaster his face with mortar, step on his corns and sit
down on him, considering chairs he occupies vacant. His sup-
posed absence alarms his wife. She telephones to police head-
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quarters and is promptly informed tliat a suicide tallying with
her description is in the morgue. Soon Harry has the pleasure
of witnessing: his own funeral from a window of his own home.
He beholds his wife mourn for him, then forget him and fall
in love with somebody else. Things reach a crisis when he
witnesses the wedding ceremony and sees the couple retire
behind closed doors.
It is high time for him to find out if he isn't reall.v a ghost.
He decides to shoot himself. If he is really dead, a bullet more
or less couldn't liiiit. The crash awnkens hiin. He finds him-
Scene from "Her Invisible Husband" (Universal).
self very much alive, sitting in his library chair, the baneful
bottle in his hands. The firewater has been the cause of his
hallucination. Mural; The last glass pickled him, hence, avoid
the last glass.
"THE HAPPY MASQUERADER" (American).
There are few film stars who possess a more alluring or
charming screen personality than ]\Iiss Winnifred Greenwood,
whose latest impersonation is that of Elsa Dean in the three-
part "Flying A" drama, "The Happy Masquerader."
Miss Greenwood is not an advocate of the theory — "marry a
man to reform him" — but, "if you love the man and he needs
reforming, do it before you marry him," and she declares it
can easily be done if a woman's love for a man is the right
sort.
Further — her role in "The Happy Masquerader" gives her
an excellent opportunity, with the support of her leading maa
Edward Coxen, to prove that "happiness lies within"; it isn't a
question of money and luxury.
Elsa's inheritance is lost in speculations by her guardian,
although she is not advised of this fact. She falls in love with
a man who is masquerading as penniless, while, as a matter of
Scene from "The Happy Masquerader" (American).
fact, he is wealthy. Her sweetheart has changed places with
a chauffeur to prove to the latter that money is not required
to make happiness.
The story illustrates well the characteristics which either
destroy or produce happiness and contentment, and the acting
of Miss Greenwood and her supporting cast is such as will add
much to her already abundant success.
This drama is to be released on the Mutual program Febru-
ary 29th.
MILDRED GREGORY IN "ACCORDING TO LAW."
Jliss Mildred Gregory will shine on the screen next month
as a Gaumont star in the five-reel feature, ".According to
Law." This is to be released March 6 as a Mutual Master-
picture. The most prominent member of the supporting com-
pany is Howard Hall, who has been specially engaged for
the part of the heroine's husband. Miss Gregory has the
role of a young wife who is selfishly self-centered. She cares
more for her own social diversions than she does for her
Scene from "According to Lav/ " (Gaumont).
husband's happiness when the two are brought into direct
conrtict.
"According to Law" is an unusual story, even for the screen
which has sought so tlioroughly for out-of-the-way situations.
\\'ritten by Paul M. Bryan and .losepli H. Trant, it tells of the
evils of butterfly society life where the wife does not miss
the baby arms that should cling about her neck. The photo-
drama goes through a divorce court, although this phase of the
heroine's life is introduced only for a few scenes. Not more
than is absolutely necessary i'S shown, since it is the aim
of the Gaumont company never to portray life in its sordid
aspects except when such scenes are essential. Then they
are handled with both delicacy and restraint.
In the cast supporting Miss Gregory are E. K. James, Alan
Robinson, Madison Weeks, Albert Macklin, John Reinhard,
Charles W. Travis, Helen JIarten and Mathilde Baring. Many
of the scenes are being taken in the Everglades. Director
Richard Garrick has been fortunate in finding locations that
give added charm to an already strong story.
"THE ARTIST'S MODEL" (Vim).
Robert Burns and Walter Stull, in the Vim, "Pokes and
Jabbs" series are distinguishing themselves for their origi-
nality. Their comedies always spring some new situations.
Among their best is "The Artist's Model." This comedy in-
Scene from "The Artist's Model"
eludes no beautiful female model, rather. Pokes himself is
the model, driven to it by straitened circumstances, "while
the girl Ethel is the struggling artist. Ethel's picture is a
failure, debts accumulate, and Pokes endeavors to aid her in
her escape from her quarters, where rent is long overdue.
All went well until Jabbs the baggage man butts in. The trunk
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of Ethel Is mistaken for the trunk of gold, being shipped at
that time to a local bank. The trunk is stolen by crooks,
Jabbs overpowered. The trunk is found to contain a half
alive landlord, but the gold saved, while Pokes. Jabbs and
Ethel have exciting experiences in their chase for the sup-
posed treasures of Ethel. Date of release, March 3, on the
General Film service.
"THE SOUL MARKET" (Metro).
"The Soul Market," a five-part Metro wonderplay, produced
by the Popular Plays and Players, with Mme. Petrova in the
stellar role, will be released on the Metro program February
28 The story deals with a musical comedy prima donna, who
becomes weary of the methods of wealthy men who barter
with young girls of the stage, tempting them with a life of
luxury and ease. The prima donna views the theater and
the high life attending, as being a "soul market." where young
girls are bought and sold the same as they were in the days
of ancient Babylon. She is brought to this realization when
Scene from "The Soul Market" (Metro).
she is about to give herself over to a man of wealth, rather
than marry the young man she loves. There are many strik-
ing scenes in this production, including an allegory showing a
Babylonian slave market where girls were sold to the highest
bidder. The scenes in and around the tbeater were made
at the Princess theater, New York City. Chorus girls from
the Hippodrome were used in the ballet scenes, and a score
of beautiful show girls from "Stop! Look! and Listen!" appear
in the restaurant scenes. These were photographed in Mur-
ray's restaurant, in West Forty-second street.
In addition to Mme. Petrova, the strong supporting cast
Includes Arthur Hoops, Wilmuth Merkyl, Gypsy O'Brien, Evelyn
Brent, Fritz deLint, Fraunie Fraunholz, and other well-known
stage and screen artists. The production was directed by
Francis J. Grandon.
FROM BROADWAY TO THE SCREEN.
Fresh from its big success as one of the most delightful
comedies ever seen on Broadway is the screen production
of Anne Warner's mischievous story. "The Rejuvenation of
Aunt Mary," announced as the feature Biograph release in
the regular service for the week of March 13. Rarely has
the gospel of youth been so attractively presented as in this
rollicking story of the old woman who grew young again
by smoothing out the troubles of others. Her nephew's love
affair with the housemaid who wasn't what she seemed to be,
and the entanglement with the girl from Kalamazoo, who
passed for what she was not, provide the dramatic interest
which heightens the whimsical comedy of Aunt Mary's re-
juvenation. Gertrude Bambirck does some of the best work
of her career in tlie character of the housemaid. Kate Ton-
cray has the title role and is always right in the middle of it.
Completing the Biograph program for the week of March
13 are the two reel subject, "A Grip of Gold," and "The Lady
and the Mouse," a re-issue directed by D. W. Griffith. Quick
action, suspense and a strong, well-knit stoi'y afford abun-
dance of opportunity for good acting in the first-named subject.
Claire McDowell and Jose Ruben head the cast. The win-
Bome Lillian Gish is seen at her best in the appealing little
drama of the girl who couldn't bear to kill a mouse.
"OVERALLS" (American).
Another of those pulsating flve-part American-Mutual Master-
pictures is coming — "Overalls." As the title might suggest.
the story concerns the romance of a young Western con-
struction camp foreman in love with a wealthy girl — who is
Rca Mitchell. William .Stowell as the foreman i's a red-blooded
Western character.
"THE HEART OF TARA" (Horsley).
After featuring them in separate releases for the past few
months, David Horsley has brought Margaret Gibson and
William Clifford into one company and will co-star them in
early forthcoming five-reel productions. The first of these is
"The Heart of Tara," which is scheduled for release March 4
as a Mutual Masterpicture, de luxe edition.
Besides Miss Gibson and Mr. Clifford there are in the cast
other players whose names are familiar to motion picture
patrons and whose work has always been acknowledged as
of the highest order. Among these are Sherman Bainbridge,
a recent addition to Mr. Horsley's organization and a former
member of the Universal forces; Miss Marie James, fecently
with Quality-Metro; Walter Spencer, Marvel Spencer, Edward
Alexander, Edward Roberts and Gordon Russell. From this
list of names it may readily be seen that from the stand-
point of acting "The Heart of Tara" will be all that can be
desired. ;
In other respects the production will be on a par with the
acting. The story — a romance of India by Theodosia Harrig —
has a deep underlying motive of much power, and interest in
it has been nicely sustained by careful treatment. The set-
tings and locations, all of which are laid in India, lend a chatm
that adds to the story's effectiveness. '
A number of exceptionally thrilling moments have been Ob-
tained through the introduction of rare feats in animal acting
by the Bostock animals. ■
PHOENIX FEATURE FILM CORPORATION, j
The Phoenix Feature Film Corporation from its branch
offices in the Union Trust building, Ellsworth, Me., is fast
becoming a dominant factor in Maine picture circles. This
company of wliich Messrs. C. H. Duffy and E. L. McEvoy are
principal officers, is handling a service of independent Fea-
ture Films and the progress made by the Ellsworth office of
the corporation during the month it has been open under tha
aggressive management of E. B. Tinker has been phenomenal.
Among the most popular features of this company might be
mentioned "All for a Girl" in which Miss Renee Kelly is the
star. This picture is of particular interest to Maine exhibi-
tors inasmuch as the story Rupert Hughes has written is of
a Maine girl and the scenes are mostly laid in a small village.
"PATTERSON OF THE NEWS" (Universal).
King Baggot and Edna Hunter "will next be seen in a play
that takes the spectator from the Tenderloin districts of New
York to th£ stock markets, the inviting Bohemian restaurants
and the fashionable residences. Mr. Baggot plays the part of a
reporter with all his well known ability and his part radiates
with a fine touch and atmosphere such as is so much evident
in his pictures. He is very ably supported by Edna Hunter,
who plays the leading female role. The story is that 8f a
banker who loses a million in a wheat pit and rather than face
failure, appropriates securities from the bank, but as he Is
about to depart with his daughter, the reporter halts him and
accuses him of attempting to defraud the people who had
placed confidence in his bank, denounces the banker, and says
he regards it as his duty to remove from society the menace
Scene li\
l'aui;rbOii of the News" (Universal).
lie represents, a man who endangers the funds of small de-
positors. Then the reporter learns that the girl he loves is
the banker's daughter. As she enters, he promises to keep his
information to himself provided the banker makes restitutiop..
Later he falls in real love with the daughter and finally places
the engagement ring on her finger as tlie picture fades out.
"Patterson of the News" is in two reels, written by Harry
Dittmar, and was produced by Harry McRae Webster. The
cast includes, besides Mr. Baggot and Miss Hunter, Howard
Crampton, Joe Dailey and Bert Busby.
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1501
"THE HEART OF NEW YORK" (Claridge).
"The Heart of New York." a five-reel production, and the
first release of Claridge Films, Inc.. which introduces in this
picture the premier screen debut of Robert T. Haines, who
will be remembered in powerful stage roles as leading man in
"The Darling- of the Gods," "The Spendthrift," and others.
The story depicts three homes of three distinct classes of
modern life. A child is born. A boy is born to a poor working
man John Madden, in his East Side home. A daughter is
Scene from "The Heart of New York" (Claridge).
born to the city editor of one of the daily papers. Eustace
Miles, and a son is born to John Brown, a wealthy but un-
scrupulous politician. The children are next sTiown at nine
years of age in their respective schools. The plot of the
story begins when the three have grown into young man-
hood and womanhood and, are worTting out their lives in
their particular class.
Bill Madden, the poor man's son, is now foreman in a con-
struction work, with great ambitions to become a lawyer.
Mary Miles, the editor's daughter, has become a beautiful
young woman. The politician's son, a product of his class,
is vicious and degenerate.
Mary Madden, Bill's sister, working In a department store,
attracts the attention of 'Victor Brown, the wealthy young
renegade. She repels all his advances. To show he is the
stronger and for revenge, he kidnaps her, drugs and takes
her to an undesirable house, where she is saved by a previous
victim of the degenerate.
In the meantime. Bill Madden has obtained an education in
law, and gets his degree. He frustrates the efforts of a
heroin peddlar to sell his obnoxious drug to children, and
Is thus brought into touch with Mary Miles', who thanks him
for what he has done for humanity. He upholds his class in
their fight against environment, corruption and the high cost
of living, which bears so heavily upon them. This incites
the hatred of the politician, John Brown, who instructs a
gunman to shoot him.
■Victor Brown meets Mary Miles, is attracted by her beauty,
and forces his attention upon her. Bill sees him and in-
terferes, and the gunman, hired to kill Bill Madden shoots
■Victor accidentally, and escapes unseen. Bill is arrested for
the murder. In the court room, the gratitude of a poor woman,
whom the young lawyer had defended, and who witnessed the
actual murder, reveals to the court the real circumstances.
"When John Brown finds that he is the instigator of his own
son's death, he dies from a stroke of apoplexy.
Bill, now a hero, receives the nomination for the representa-
tive of his district. He also wins the editor's daughter for
ills wife. A good moral story.
PATHE NEWS SCORES A SCOOP.
Another instance of live newspaper methods applied to a
motion picture news film was given by the Pathe News on
Wednesday, Feb. 16th. A fire, supposed to be incendiary, des-
t^oyed on that morning several ships lying at a pier in Brook-
lyn, all of which were loaded with supplies for England. A
Pathe cameraman assigned to cover the fire got his pictures
while the ships were still burning. All the processes of
developing, printing and editing were rushed through at high
speed, and a special edition of the Pathe News containing the
pictures were shown tliat same night on Broadway. Solicitor
A. W. Smith of the Pathe New York Exchange, placed it in
the best theatres, including the Strand, Broadway and New
York.
"RACE SUICIDE" FOR OHIO AND KENTUCKY.
Awake to the value of tlie title and interes! "U'liich the
people have demonstrated in the theme selected for the pro-
duction "Race Suicide." the six part motion picture attraction
which is being marketed upon a territorial basis by Jos. "W.
Farnham. Frank L. Greenwald, Sec'y and Treas. of the Ex-
clusive Photoplay Service, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, made a
special trip last week to New York City, to complete negotia-
tions for the purchase of the territorial rights on this pro-
duction for the states of Ohio and Kentucky.
RELEASE TWO HORSLEY FEATURES IN A WEEK.
Two five-reel David Horsley productions will be offered as
Mutual Masterpicture. de luxe edition, releases during the
week of February 2S. On Monday, the 28th. will be released
"A Law Unto Himself" and on Saturday. March 4. "The Heart
of Tara" will be distributed.
VARIETY SUCCEEDS GREATER NEW YORK.
Announcement is made by Louis Rosenbluh. former manager
of the Greater New York Film Rental Company, that that ex-
change which was recently sold to the General Film Company,
will be supplanted by the "Variety Films Corporation, which oc-
cupies the same oflices on the seventh floor of 126 West 46th
Street, New York. VaTiety will handle the product of all in-
dependent companies not othei'wise provided for. Mr. Rosen-
bluh is manager of the new concern; he says that "this is no
blue sky scheme to start a'never to be realized program, but
a solid business proposition offering the services of the most
experienced film men in the exchange business." Producers
who have pictures of true worth are requested to communicate
with Mr. Rosenbluh.
NE'ER-DO-WELL FOR THEATERS IN THE WEST.
M. Rosenberg, president of the Northwestern Feature Film
Company, of Portland, who recently purchased the rights for
"The Ne'er-Do-Well" for Washington, Oregon and Montana,
reports a two week's record breaking run at the Clemmer
theater in Seattle, and a one week's run at the People's theater
in Portland. Both these theaters will play return engage-
ments.
"GOING UP" (Cub).
"Going Up.'" the Cub Comedy scheduled for release through
the Mutual offices on February 25 may well be termed a
"comedy with thrills." Much of the action resolves Itself
from the fact that Jerry, the principal character, carries a
suitcase which contains high explosives instead of money as
he and Slim, his partner, suspect. Jerry attempts to make
away with the gold alone and deprive Slim of his share but
that angular worthy sticks hot on Jerry's trail determined
not to be outdone. The chase finally leads to the water front
and Jerry, seeing no other means of escape from his irate
friend, jumps aboard a seagoing liner just as it is about to
depart. For a few moments he thinks himself safe when
suddenly the explosives go off and Jerry, crew, pasengers and
all are blown into the ocean while the vessel slowly settles
itslf in the bottom of the deep.
The foregoing brief synopsis presents an idea of the wealth
of material offered and it may be said that Director Milton
Fahrney has not failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
Scene from "Going Up" (Cub).
As a result this Cub release is said to be one of the most
amusing and enjoyable of the twenty-odd releases made to date.
George Ovey plays Jerry and gets the most out of the part,
while his company which includes George George. Louis Fitz-
Roy. Jefferson Osborne. Arthur Mund. Henry Jackson, Gordon
McGregor. Louise Horner. Janet Sully and Robert Kenyon lends
him excellent support.
1502
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
March 4, 1916
ETHEL TEARE IN "WHEN HUBBY FORGOT."
Vivacious Ethel Teare. who has been made a full-fledged star
through the new Kalem Wednesday Ethel Teare Comedies, is
given a role that fully befits her in "When Hubby Forgot,"
a single reel issue scheduled for March 8th. When it is con-
sidered that Ethel Teare's rise to stardom has occured in tlie
Bpace of a year, the strength of her captivating personality
is clearly apparent. Ethel charms through a naive manner,
without self-consciousness, and a spirit bubbling over with
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Scene from "When Hubby Forgot" (Ksilem).
joyous delight in her worls. The ability to wear bewitching
gowns in a natural and graceful manner is another Ethel
Teare asset.
In "When Hubby Forgot" the Kalem comedienne is blessed
with an absentminded hubby whose blunders keep house in
a whirl of e.Kcitement. A forcible reminder prevents hubby
from forgetting his wife's birthday, however, and he sets out
to buy a necklase for her. The task of selecting one with
his unaided masculine instinct is difficult, and he welcomes
the chance passing of Miss Pretty, a charming "F"riend of the
family." Everything would have been all right had not Ethel
happened to see the two together and then go home in a fit
of raging jealousy.
To make matters still worse, hubby then places the necklace
In a secret hiding place until the following day which is
wifey's birthday. Of course, hubby then forgets where he has
hidden the necklace. Affairs are later complicated further by
a sneak thief who happens along, and a covetous maid "who
borrows the necklace to "make the other girls jealous."
It is the plan in all the Ethel Teare Comedies to have a fully
developed plot rather than a succession of patched-together
incidents. Victor Rottman. a well known screen juvenile, is
playing the principal roles opposite the pretty star.
"THE IMMORTAL FLAME" (Ivan).
"The Immortal Flame" is the latest drama especially written
for the screen to come from the hand of Ivan Abramson. Like
former Ivan productions which have come from the same hand,
it will endeavor to drive home a strong moral lesson. In
the case of "The Immortal Flame" Ivan Abramson shows that
true love is as deathless as the soul itself. It is based on
a four line poem which emanates from his mind, as follows:
"The love that rules without a sword.
The love that binds without a cord;
Not life, not death; not fame nor claim.
E'er may suppress th' imtnortal flame."
The story deals with an office holder with political ambitions
whose daughter is in love with a young musician. Her father's
future m the balance, she sacrifices her personal desires for
her parents and marries the man on whom her father's future
hinges. The result is naturally a tragedy. The musician also
marries another woman. The musician later becomes famous
and since no children have come into his life, his wife adopts
a little one who is the joy of their existence. Fate and the
premiere of the musician's opera bring him to Washington
and here he again meets his first love. Both realize they are
mlsmated and that love cannot be bought or sold— the onlv
price of love Is — love.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Popular Pictures Corporation, a corporation just formed
under the laws of the State of New York, is located at 21S
West 42nd Street. No announcement has been made as yet as
to the officers or the plan of operation, except that Andrew
J. Cobe will be prominently identified with the new company.
THE Detroit Theater Equipment Company, of 154 Woodward
avenue, Detroit, Mich., has been appointed distributor ol
Speedco Arc Controllers in the State of Michigan and the
American Slide Company at Columbus has been appointed for
the State of Ohio.
* * »
Colin Campbell, Dean of the Selig producers, together with
a number of Selig stars are expected to leave Los Angeles in
the near future for Chicago where they will work in "The
Crisis." Scenes for this forthcoming spectacular production
may also be taken in St. Louis and Vicksburg, Miss.
* * *
Ten World and Equitable companies are working at various
places outside the studio. Frank Sheridan, under the direction
of John Ince, is working in "The Struggle," at Para, Brazil.
Holbrook Blinn. is at Jacksonville. Florida, staging "The Un-
pardonable Sin," Robert Warwick and Frances Nelson have left
for the south to produce "Velma." Frank Powell is producing
"The Chain Invisible" at Havana, Cuba. Harry Handworth and
a company of thirty players are working at Saranac Lake on
"The Question," in whicli Marguerite Leslie plays the leading
role. Edna Wallace Hopper, Charles J. Rose and Muriel Ost-
riche are in the Adirondacks, working in the first scenes in
"Who Killed Simon Baird." while S. E. V. Taylor is producing
"Passers By" with Charles Cherry and Mary Charleson at
Mount Kisco.
« « *
The new one hundred thousand dollar laboratory on the
Lasky grounds is now completed and machinery is being in-
stalled. It is expected Alvin Wykoff will permit the studio
to visit his pet child the latter part of the week. According
to the report of the Eastman Kodak representative who is
installing the machinery, the Lasky plant will be the most
complete in the country.
* • •
"The Touchstone" is the title of a five-reel picture, Mutual
Masterpicture, de luxe edition, now being produced by Director
Edwin Middleton of the Gaumont (Mutual) studios at Florida.
Iva Shepheard, Earl C. Schenck. Helen Marten, John Reinhard.
Henry Petnberton, Olive Trevor and James Levering are in
the cast.
* * *
Charlotte Walker, the Lasky star, just finished the produc-
tion of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" under the direction
of Cecil B. DeMille.
* * «
Philip Hahn, a ne'w Metro player, appearing in support of
Mme. Petrova in "Playing With Fire." played a prominent
role in the Passion Play, at Oberammergau. He played the
role of the Christ in the Famous Players production of the
Passion Play.
* •• •
"The Bruiser" is the title of a forthcoming Mutual Master-
picture, De Luxe Edition, which will give "Big Bill" Russell
an opportunity to display his brawn and muscle to the best
advantage. He will play the role of a leader of longshoremen,
in a play which champions the cause of the workingman
against society. Mr. Russell is supported by Roy Stewart.
Lizette Thorne. and George Ferguson. Charlotte Burton plays
opposite Mr. Russell.
* * *
Julius Steger, the dramatic star, who will soon be seen In
"The Blindness of Love," a new Metro wonderplay, plays the
role of a delightful old itinerant piano tuner.
* • •
Mae Murray, the Lasky star, has begun rehearsals on the
production, "Sweet Kitty Bellairs," under the direction of
James Young. She will be supported by Tom Foreman, James
Neill and other prominent members of the Lasky organization.
* « *
Ethel Barrymore, the Metro star, will next be seen in "The
Kiss Of Hate," a story of tyranny and persecution in Russia,
by Mme. de Grissac.
* • *
Jesse L. Lasky, president of the Jesse L. Lasky" Feature
Play Co., expects to arrive from New York about the middle
of the month and it is expected upon his return that several
important announcements will be made concerning the Lasky
company's plans for this summer. He will also take charge
of the arrangements for the monster Actors' Fund benefit
which will be given the latter part of March.
* » *
Mabel Taliaferro, who will be seen in the stellar role in
"Her Great Price," on the Metro program, has a role similar
to the ones that made her famous in "Rebecca of Sunnybrook
Farm." and "Polly of the Circus."
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1503
••The Pawn of Fate" with George Beban has been completed
by World Film and will be released by that concern within the
next few weeks. '•The Pawn of Fate" is even a greater picture
than either of Beban's former film vehicles.
* * •
Producer William Robert Daly is hard at work upon "At
Plney Ridge," a five reel subject which features Miss Fritzi
Brunette. This dainty lady is admirably cast as Cindy Lane.
Mr. Daly was starred in this play for two seasons.
* * *
Gail Kane, the Equitable Girl, has completed the desert
scenes in ••Her God" and is en route back to New York. ••Her
God" will be an Equitable release early in March.
* * «
A group of the prettiest chorus girls now appearing in
'•Stop! Look! Listen!" with Gaby Deslys, at the Globe theater,
were used in one of the striking scenes in ••The Soul Market,"
the Metro play in which Mme. Petrova is starred.
* * «
Kitty Gordon, who recently completed her first screen pro-
duction under the direction of the World Film Corporation.
Is now to appear tor the Equitable Motion Pictures Corpora-
tion, and will be seen shortly in an important visualization
of a former stage sucess.
« * «
Virtus R. Scott, assistant director on the Metro staff, and
who recently completed "The Lure of Heart's Desire." starring
Edmund Breese, and "The Soul Market," starring Mme. Petrova,
was formerly a driver of racing cars, and for three years
participated in racing events.
* • •
Aaron Hoffman is now engaged in writing all the photo-
dramas in which Mme. Petrova, the Metro star, appears.
* • «
Robert Warwick and Francis Nelson are at Jacksonville.
Florida, staging "Velma" the first co-starring vehicle of this
duo under World Film's direction.
* • *
Gypsy O'Brien, who recently made her debut in motion pic-
tures, playing a prominent role in "The Soul Market," began
her stage career as a famous beauty in the London Gaiety
Company in London.
* • •
Bert Adier has returned to his desk at Universal Heights
after a three weeks' siege of grippe. It was Bert's first visit
to the Blck list in five years.
* * •
Frank Glendon, who appears with Hamilton Revelle in '•The
Price of Malice," a Metro wonderplay, was formerly a dry
goods clerk in Butte, Montana, before he became a leading
man.
* * *
Frank Powell and a company of thirty-four players, headed
by Bruce McRae, have returned from Cuba where they have
been filming '•The Chain Invisible" for Equitable.
« • •
William Cowper, character leading man with Metro, who
recently finished playing the role of Mary Miles Minter's father
In "Dimples." was the champion welterweight pugilist in the
English navy when a young man.
BERKELEY, CAL. — A two-story moving picture theater is
being constructed for Cohn Brothers on Adeline street-
The building will cost approximately $40,000.
Woodland, Cal. — The progress is the name of a moving
picture theater recently opened by L. Parlen.
West Haven, Conn. — S. A. Woltoff. 67 California street,
plans to erect a one-story moving picture theater, 100 by 120
feet, to cost $20,000.
Winder, Ga. — J. L. Saul will erect a two-story moving pic-
ture theater, 30 by 100 feet, to be operated by L. Love. Upper
fioor will be fitted up as offices.
New Castle, Ind. — R. A. Cannan has taken over the The-
atorium.
Michigan City, Ind. — The Vaudette theater is now being
conducted by C. J. Coyle and Henry Paff.
New Hampton, la. — Extensive repairs have been made to
the Idle Hour theater.
Onawa, la. — John Hendum has converted a store property
into a modern moving picture theater. It has been leased by
H. B. Skow and will be devoted to the exhibit of high-grade
pictures.
Hutchinson, Kans. — Campbell & Son have the contract to
remodel store building Into modern moving picture theater
for C. B. Yost. The work will represent an expenditure of
about $10,000.
Orono, Me. — The Orono theater has been leased by Frank A.
Owen, of Bangor, Me.
Searsport, Me. — Green & Parker has disposed of their in-
terest in the Union Hall theater to A. P, Hopkins.
Baltimore, Md. — Vincent A. Valentini plans to erect a one-
story moving picture theater, 32 by 90 feet, to cost $15,000.
Benson, Minn. — T. C. Peterson who recently leased the ground
floor of the Aldrich Hotel, has equipped it as a moving picture
theater.
Benson, Minn. — Leo McDermott plans to remodel a business
property into a modern two-story moving picture theater and
lodge rooms. There will be several stores on the ground floor.
The alterations will cost in the neighborhood of $15,000.
Northfield, Minn. — The Lyric theater has been redecorated.
Rochester, Minn. — C. F. Fischer will convert a store property
into a modern moving picture theater. About $10,000 will be
expended for the improvements.
St. Paul, Minn. — B. M. Schneider plans to erect a commodious
fireproof moving picture theater at 176 East 7th street, to cost
about $75,000.
St. Paul, Minn. — The Aberdeen Amusement Company has
opened a moving picture theater on Selby avenue. It has been
named the Aberdeen.
Wadena. Minn. — The Cozy theater has been taken over by
Charles Calkins.
Waterville. Minn. — The building recently purchased by W.
S. Buck, has been converted into a modern moving picture
theater.
West Brook. Minn. — Extensive improvements have been made
to the Dixie theatre.
St. Louis, Mo. — A new addition has been built to the Mar-
quette theater at 18th street and Franklin avenue and the
seating capacity increased.
Butte, Mont. — M. A. Berger has opened a moving picture
theater in the Mantle block.
Great Falls, Mont.- — The Imperial theater has been taken
over by L. E. Freeman. The house has seating capacity of 500.
Wymore, Neb. — The Lyric theater is now being conducted by
H. H. Dimmitt.
Albion, N. Y. — Robert Harris plans to erect a one-story
moving picture theater, 59 by 140 feet, to cost $15,000.
Brooklyn, N, Y. — Rose Mandel, 1,617 Sheepshead Bay road.
plans to build a three-story movirtg picture theater, to cost
$20,000.
Hankinson, N. D. — Paul Kunert has disposed of his interest
in the Gem theater to Frank Woskie.
Tulsa, Okla. — C. U. McCarty is reported having plans prepared
for a two-story moving picture theater, 67 by 125 feet, to cost
$50,000.
Hershey, Pa. — M. S. Hershey has plans by C. E. Urban,
Lancaster, Pa., for a three-story theater building, to cost
$100,000.
New Castle, Pa. — James Passius and Augustus Caravasios
have opened a moving picture theater in the Buchanan block.
Reading, Pa. — Carr & Schad, 748 Penn street, will erect a
one-story moving picture theater, 65 by 270 feet, to cost
$150,000.
Madison, S. Dak. — M. H. Colgrove and Mulvey Brothers are
planning to erect a two-story moving picture theater, store
and apartment building, 60 by 100 feet, to cost $15,000.
Chattanooga, Tenn. — Thomas Wilcox is planning to erect a
brick and concrete moving picture theater, 40 by 100 feet,
at A and 9th streets. It is to be completed by about April 15.
Galveston, Texas. — The Crystal Palace Company has let the
contract to the Gilsonite Construction Company, Dallas, to
erect a moving picture tiieater, bathhouse and pavilion at Tre-
mont street and Boulevard.
Stephenville, Texas. — Chaucer Carver, manager of the Ma-
jestic theater, will erect a modern moving picture theater,
having seating capacity of 500. The front of the building
will be constructed of terra-cotta.
Kenosha, Wis. — Louis Pious and M. Pious, 152 Market street,
plan to convert a business property into d' modern moving
picture theater. Between $10,000 and $15,000 will be expended
for the alterations.
Milwaukee, Wis. — E. C. Bracken, 753 East Johnson street,
will erect a fireproof moving picture theater, 100 by 132
feet, to cost about $100,000.
Richland Center, Wis. — Allan D. Conover, Tenny block. Madi-
son, Wis., is preparing plans for a one-story moving picture
theater, 36 by 132 feet.
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1504 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD March 4, 1916
That's What Helps
Laugh the Censorship Craze out of court.
THE SPECIAL SERVICE
of
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
trains the machine guns of ridicule on the cen-
sors. Our article, "If Shakespeare Fell Among
the Censors," has been reprinted by the daily
press everywhere. Here is a list of some of
the papers which used the article and thus
helped to create
Sentiment Against Censorship
The editors of the papers named below are en-
titled to our thanks for spreading the truth
about censorship.
New York Sun Miner, Butte, Mont.
New York Times Phoenix, Muskogee, Okla.
New York Tribune Tribune, Minneapolis
Harper's Weekly Reflector, Greenville, N. C.
Springfield Republican Ledger, Birmingham, Ala.
Posl-Telegram, Camden, N. J. News, St. Paul
Pittsburgh Post News, Galveston, Tex.
Chattanooga (Tenn.) News Boston Christian Science Monitor
Herald, Syracuse, N. Y, Times, Washington, D. C.
Herald, Salt Lake City News, Dayton, O.
Detroit (Mich.) Tribune Spokane Review, Spokane, Wash.
Mr. Exhibitor, your local paper may be will-
ing to print it. We send it to you free of
charge as part of
OUR SPECIAL SERVICE
March 4, 1916
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1505
No Nova Scotia Censors
A New Bill Would Have Compelled Canadian Distributors to Open Offices in Hali-
fax to Have Films Locally Censored— Halifax Exhibitors Organized by To-
ronto Exchange Men, Make an Effective Protest.
By W. M. Gladish, Toronto Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA.— A censorship
tangle in the Canadian Province of
Nova Scotia, on the Atlantic seaboard, has
been straightened out through the timely
action of Canadian exchange men, includ-
ing several leading film company mana-
gers of Toronto, and a real victory has
been scored by the photoplay interests.
The story is this:
Compel Opening Halifax Offices.
A bill was Introduced at the Provincial
Legislature to provide for a system of
censoring by which all film companies
would be compelled to open branch of-
fices at Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia,
for the convenience of the proposed censor
board, and to pay business and censor fees
in addition. The moving picture field in
the Maritime Provinces is limited and has
been well covered by the branch offices at
St John, New Brunswick. The exchange
men declared that the branches in that
city were not making money and threat-
ened to withdraw from the two Eastern
Provinces altogether if they were com-
pelled to maintain two branches.
Organized and Won Point.
Mr. F. R. Lennon, of Toronto, assistant
general manager of the Canadian Univer-
sal and Mr. Phil KaufCman, Toronto, gen-
eral manager of the Famous Players, has-
tened to the scene and organized the local
film forces with the result that a delega-
tion of seven film moguls waited on the
Government to ask for changes in the pro-
posed law. In addition to the two of-
ficers named the deputation included Mr.
C A. Kerr of the Mutual, Mr. B. A. Lang-
ley, representing Pathe films; Mr. A. Mc-
Arthur, of the General Film; Mr. G. A.
Margette. St. John's manager of the Uni-
versal, and Mr. Harry Price of the Famous
Players.
As a result of the arguments presented,
the Provincial authorities decided that it
would not be necessary for branch offices
to be opened in Halifax and the first-run
customer of a film exchange is to represent
the distributing company at the censor
board. To save time and trouble, the
Province has also agreed to accept the de-
cision of two other Canadian Provinces
with respect to the showing of any par-
ticular film, providing it has been passed
by two other provinces. Otherwise a film
will have to be censored especialy for
Nova Scotia. There will be no censoring
necessary for the stocks of films now
within the province. Film exchanges are
to pay an annual tax of $200 to the prov-
ince and the censor tee is to be $1 per
film. No city will be allowed to impose
municipal taxes on the film exchanges.
The new conditions go into effect imme-
diately.
plans for the exhibiting of the feature
in all the large theaters of Canada and,
for the present at least, it is being
handled through the United Photo-Plays
Company, Limited, 37 Tonge street, Tor-
onto. Mr. Rogers contemplates the open-
ing of an office at Toronto, however, for
the releasing of the picture. The first
showing was screened at thu Grand Opera
house. Toronto, during the week of Feb-
ruary 14th.
"Battle Cry of Peace" Comes Here.
"The Battle Cry of Peace," the great
Vitagraph feature, has been imported
into Canada by Manager Gookin of the
new V-L-S-B branch at Toronto. Al-
though primarily an American historical
subject, Mr. Gookin anticipates that the
picture will be readily accepted and wide-
ly viewed by Canadians.
Maurice Kauifmsm Goes to Montreal.
Maurice Kauffman, of Toronto, a road
representative of the Mutual Corporation,
has been transferred to the Montreal
branch of the same company, where he
will serve in the same capacity.
Toronto Picture Men Dance.
Four hundred tickets were sold for the
first semi-annual confetti dance of the
Toronto Moving Picture Protective Asso-
ciation, which was held in Academy hall,
Bloor and St. Clarens avenue, on Friday
night, February ISth.
Summoned for Frozen Exit.
Toronto. Ontario. — When a police of-
ficial examined the two exits of the mov-
ing picture theater at 24 Arthur street,
Toronto, which is owned by Brnest Stein-
hardt, he found one of the doors frozen
tight. Steinhardt was summoned to court,
but no action was taken when he explain-
ed that the door had been fi.xed to open in
all kinds of weather.
"WAKE UP" IN CANADA.
Charles R. Rogers, of Buffalo, has se-
cured the Canadian rights for the Eng-
lish recruiting feature, "Wake Up," which
was produced in England by the Eclaire
Company with the assistance of the Im-
perial military authorities and the Boy
Scout Association. Mr. Rogers has laid
BUFFALO REEL FELLOWS.
New Club Formed for Film Men, Man-
agers, Exchange Men, Etc.
By Billy Bison, Buffalo Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
BUFFALO, N, Y. — The Reel Fellows
Club was organized at the Hotel
Statler, Buffalo, Monday night. This or-
ganization is composed exclusively of all
exchange men, including managers, road
men and office employees. The club will
meet once a week for social and business
purposes. Business ideas will be inter-
changed and the various phases of ex-
change work will be discussed. This new
organization promises to be a winner if
one may judge from the success of the
first meeting. The list of officers will
be given later.
Manager Stonge Making Good.
Toronto, Ontario. — Entirely on his own
initiative, Mr. F. Stonge. manager of the
"U-Kum" theater, Toronto, has greatly
increased the revenue from his house by
making a number of changes in the thea-
ter itself and in the policy. The theater
was brightened with fresh decorations;
the orchestra was augmented and a wider
variety of films are being shown, with the
result that Mr. Stonge was enabled to ad-
vance the price of admission from 10 cents
to 15 cents. He has also made a success-
ful test in newspaper advertising.
Good Exits Win Special Favor.
Toronto. Ontario. — The Gem theater of
this city has been granted a permit by the
city to enlarge its seating capacity, al-
though the building in question does not
conform to the civic by-law which requires
fireproof construction for houses with over
500 seats. Leniency was exercised by the
city authorities, however, because of the
existence of several good exits.
Best "Girl and the Game" Booker,
B. J. Brandon is representing "The Girl
and the Game" department of the Mutual
at Buffalo. Mr. Brandon announces that
according to word received from his home
office, the Buffalo headquarters are lead-
ing the list of all the branches In the
booking of this feature. In specifying the
standing of the local office. Mr. Brandon
said: "This lead refers to the last three
orders of merit, numbers three, four and
five for bookings per print copy."
TAKES OVER FAMILY THEATER.
Harold B. Franklin, manager of the
Lyric theater, has assumed control of the
Family theater, which adjoins the Lyric at
Washington street and Lafayette square,
Buffalo. Mr. Franklin reopened the Family
Saturday. The house was entirely re-
furnished and redecorated and In addition
there was Installed a large Wurlitzer
organ.
At Shea's Hippodrome.
Isador Moses, manager of Shea's Hip-
podrome, Buffalo's largest moving picture
house, has added a harpist to his orches-
tra, which now numbers twenty-one pieces,
Mr. Beazley, who has played important en-
gagements in England, has been appointed
organist. The programme is changed twice
a week. Miss Philomena Cavanaugh, who
knows newspaper work from every angle,
puts over plentj' of good Hippodrome copy
in the Buffalo press. Manager Moses' as-
sistant is A. J. Amm and Robert Bvers ia
his stage manager.
New Victoria's Festival Week.
E. L. Hyman manager of the New Vic-
toria theater Grant and Ferry streets,
Buffalo, this week fittingly observed the
first anniversary of the opening of that
house. He was given free rein to get the
newest and biggest screen productions in
New York for anniversary week. Each
evening a birthday festival was carried
out "with an enlarged symphony orchestra
in special recital. The New Victoria was
opened by Mitchell H. Mark on February
20th, 1915, with a heavy attendance.
Fred Zimmerman Goes to Victor,
Fred Zimmerman, formerly with the
Queen City Film Co., has been appointed
road man for the Victor Film, Buffalo. Mr.
Zimmerman is well known among Western
New York exhibitors and he is reporting
favorable business.
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Fire Laws and Saie Films
Massachusetts' Strictly Enforced Fire Ordinances Have Given Mucli Trouble to
Pathescope Company with Its Non-inflammable Film— 'Gets Freedom in State
Only to Find that Boston Is Not Included.
By William Flynn, Boston Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
performance and this situation has been
brought about through the unceasing ef-
forts of Mr. Soriero to elevate moving
BOSTON, MASS. — Massachusetts laws
are strict and anyone who thinks
they can be battered down in ten minutes
Is sadly mistaken. Eugene P. Cornell,
treasurer of the Pathoscope Company can
testify to that. He has been trying to get
a bill through the legislature for some
time to allow the use of the Pathoscope
"miniatures" in buildings of second and
third class construction and his path has
has been anything but one of roses even
though his cause is a good one.
Perhaps nowhere in this country or in
Europe are the building and Are hazard
laws and regulations governing the ex-
hibition of moving pictures as rigid as
they are here in Massachusetts. These
laws and regulations went into effect in
the days when non-inflammable films were
unknown and the public mind was filled
with the combustion loving properties
of the ordinary moving picture films.
Hence the troubles of Mr. Cornell and his
Pathoscope "miniatures."
After an urgent plea before a legislative
committee by former Senator Claude L.
Allen, representing the Pathoscope Com-
pany, and several exhibition tests and ex-
periments in one of the hearing rooms of
the State House to show that the films
used by the Pathoscope Company in its
school, church, and liome, propaganda are
non-inflammable, a law was finally passed
by the legislature allowing these films
to be used in buildings other than those
of first class construction. After the law
had been passed and the legislature had
adjourned the Pathoscope people dis-
covered that they had overlooked some-
thing.
This something was the fact that the
much sought law did not include tlie City
of Boston and the Pathoscope people were
informed that their machines and films
were barred. As a result Mr. Cornell
petitioned for further legislation this year
to take care of the situation in Boston.
Mr. Allen, again made his appearance at
the State House, this time before the
Legislative Committee on Metropolitan
Affairs and reiterated his plea of .a year
before and at the same time extolled the
virtues and fire despising qualities of the
Pathoscope outfit and told of its great
benefit as an educational asset to any
church or school. Nobody appeared in op-
position to the measure and the matter
was taken under consideration by the
committee. The fate of the proposition is
still uncertain at this writing.
The petition of Mr. Cornell was a fur-
ther amendment to an existing law gov-
erning the use of moving picture films
in Boston and provided that nothing in
the act "shall be construed to prevent
the use in buildings of second or third
class construction of any cinematograph
or similar apparatus operated only with
cellulose acetate films not more than one
inch and one fourth in width and using
only an inclosed incandescent lamp."
OPERA AND FILMS AT PARK.
Linking grand opera with motion pic-
tures of the first water and still make
enough money to more than support the
expensive double program in addition to
a high class orchestra, is something thai
few managers in this territory can boast
of, but this has been accomplished by
Thomas Soriero of the Park theater. Mr.
Soriero also has the distinction of having
the Boston police "on the neck" at prac-
tically every performance to see that the
aisles of the theater are kept clear and
the auditorium is not overcrowded.
It is a common sight any evening at the
Park to see a policeman in full uniform
Standing at the door holding up a line of
people who are trying to get in to see the
picture exhibitions to a higher plane in
Boston. The stage settings at the Park
have been made over and the fountain
which formerly spashed in the centre
of the stage has been eliminated and sup-
planted by a rose garden effect which
dominates the entire setting.
The playhouse has also been reseated,
The aisles have been changed and under
the new order of things the seating capa-
city has been increased. The theater's
lighting effects have also undergone a
complete change and the auditorium is
now- amber lighted throughout. This was
one of the failures of the Park theater to
which Manager Soriero has given consider-
able tliought owing to the complaints
that have been made against the lights
tliat were formerly used and which are
said to have been a strain on the eyes
of the patrons.
This question of lighting effects is
something that was not confined to the
Park theater alone. It is true of many
other moving picture houses in Boston
and local managers who find their at-
tendance dropping off would do well to
give this matter some attention. The
Park theater is running Parainount and
Metro features and David of Romsky, one
of the grand opera soloists on Manager
Soriero's staff, is much in demand at
several of Boston's most exclusive clubs.
Gets "Whirl of Life" Rights.
Louis B. Mayer of the American Fea-
ture Film Company, who hankies the
Metro features in New England has pur-
chased the New England rights of the
"Whirl of Life" in which the Vernon
Castles are starred. Mayer has just re-
turned from a tour of the South and he
and his assistant. Thomas B. Spyre, are
hard at work arranging bookings for the
new number which promises to go big
in this territory. The film rights were
purchased from the John Cort Film Com-
pany through Mr. Joseph M. Gates.
Mystic Theater Co. and the Majestic Thea-
ter Co. It is understood that the theaters
represented are the Princess at Berlin, N.
H., the Majestic at Rumford and the
Mystic at Lewiston.
Fred J. Lovett Visits.
Fred J. Lovett, manager of the Royal
theater, Providence, R. I. was in Boston
last week looking over some first run
features that he intends to show in his
own house. He dropped in to see several
of his friends in this city and said that
moving picture things in Providence at
tile present time were pretty good.
THE CHIC AT MILO, MAINE.
By John P. Flannigan. Bangor Corres-
pondent of Moving Picture World.
MILO, ME. — Paul P: Peakes is the man-
ager of one of the finest little thea-
ters in eastern Maine, The Chic, a photo-
graph of which is shown above. This
theatre at Milo was built in 1913 and etTrly
became a money maker. It is artistically
finished inside and out and shows excel-
lent taste on the part of its designer and
proprietor. Mr. Peakes is using General
Film service and is open three nights a
week. In the spring he plans to run six
nights a week.
Three Incorporations.
Agusta, Me — William P. Gray of Lewis-
ton is president and treasurer of the newly
organized Princess Theater Company. The
clerk is James A. Connellan of Portland,
and the directors William P. Gray, James
A. O'Brien, and Lowe W. Wrenn of Lewi-
ston. The same officers appear in the
Making the Palace Pay.
Bangor, Me. — Charles M. Stern, Maine
manager of the Universal Film Co., with
headquarters at Bangor, is managing the
Palace theater on Exchange street, Bangor.
The Palace has had quite a few ups and
downs in the past few years, but under
Mr. Stern's able management, it seems to
be coming to the front in good style.
The Dawn Stays Bright.
South Brewer, Me. — E. B. Wilder, who
opened the Dawn theatre at South Brewer
last August, reports that he has no re-
grets after making the venture, and finds
that Universal service is very satisfactory.
He is using Broadway features and
"Graft." He is running three nights a
week now and later in the season will
be open six nights a week.
New Home in Brooks.
Brooks, Me. — Pearl Crockett is shortly
to open a house in Brooks. He will use
General Film service, and has purchased a
Power's 6 A from the Bangor branch of
the General.
Arthur Allen With Mutual.
Portland, Me. — Arthur Allen, formerly
manager of the Palace theater at Bangor,
has taken a position as booker with Mutual
Film Company at Portland.
Bangor Mutual Branch.
Bangor, Me. — William Green, local man-
ager for Mutual is planning to open branch
headquarters in Bangor in the near future.
Grand Gives Short Leave.
Dexter, Me. — T. J. Libby, proprietor of
the Grand theater here has leased it to
Frank Allen, of Rockland, who has just
taken possession. Mr. Allen will not run
pictures, but will conduct it as a roller
skating rink for six months, after which
time Mr. Libby plans to renovate the
house entirely, making it one of the nicest
and prettiest theaters in the state. D. Roy
Graig, who has been managing the Grand
theater at Dexter during the past six
montlis, has made many friends in that
town and conducted the theater success-
fully.
Bangor Program Notes.
Triangle pictures Tvill be seen in Bangor,
Me., for the first time, in the near future,
at the Bijou theater.
The Park theater, Bangor, is using the
"Graft" serial of the Universal company.
Bangor Business Notes.
Manager Sawyer of the Opera House at
Jonesport Maine has taken on General
Film service and another manager to sign
contracts with manager Geo. A. Newhall
at Bangor is, Wm. P. Gray manager of the
Bijou theater, Lisbon Falls. Mr. Gray
runs a chain of theaters including the
Majestic at Lewiston, a house at Rumford,
the Colonial at Augusta, the Princess at
Berlin, N. H. and a house at Portsmouth,
N. H.
John Goodwin, proprietor of the Acme
Amusement Co., was in Bangor last week
calling on his friends in the film trade and
reports that business is much better than
it was this time a year ago especially at
his Augusta and Hallowell houses.
THEATER OWNERS FINED.
Schenectady Men Plead Guilty to Admit-
ting Children to Theaters.
By E. O. Weinberg. Troy Correspondent of
Moving Picture World.
Schenectady, N. T. — Proprietors of five
moving picture theatres in Schenectady
were arrested on Feb. 15 on charges of
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violating the penal law in having per-
mitted children less than sixteen years ot
age to attend performances in their thea-
ters.
The accused were John L. Mynderse o(
the American theater Edward B. Hayes
ot the Brandywine theatre; John J. Waly-
ker o£ the Lincoln theater; Stone J. Ber-
atrom of the Majestic theatre and Em-
manuel Rosen of the Broadway theater
They pleaded guilty and were fined $10
each.
NEWARK NEWS LETTER.
By Jacob Kalter, Newark Correspondent
of Moving Picture World.
Competition Causes Burglary.
NEWARK, N. J. — For the purpose of
preventing the exhibition ot "Dante's
Inferno" in the Lyric theater, Bayonne,
N. J., James J. Corbett, of 147 North Sev-
enth street, and Walter Connelly, of 24
Chestnut street, operator and manager,
respectivly, of the Palace theater, a com-
petitor of the first house, stole the reels
early Monday morning, Feb. 14. The two
men admitted their guilt Wednesday
morning in the First Precinct Court, and
were held in $500 bail each for the grand
jury.
"Dante's Inferno" is a four-reel pro-
duction valued at $3,000. The print, in the
possession of Samuel O. Siegel, manager
of the Newark Film Exchange, 195 Market
street, from whose offices the reels were
stolen, is said to be the only good copy in
existence. Siegel had rented the film to
the Lyric management in consideration
of a $100 daily rental. The accused men
said they had no intention of exhibiting
the film or of selling it. the sole reason
being as explained previously. Together
with the reels, two number eight sheets
and one number three sheet had been
taken. A steel carrying-case was utilized
In packing the film.
Bruhns Takes Empire.
West Hoboken, N. J. — C. Bruhns is the
new owner of the New Empire theater,
106 Paterson Plank Road, West Hoboken.
He succeeds James M. Barker.
Monticello's Anniversary.
Managers Harry De G. Robinson and
Edward H. F'.rns of the Monticello thea-
ter, Monticello and Harrison avenues, Jer-
sey City, were the recipients of hearty
congratulations during the observance of
their second anniversary week.
Pictures at Hillside.
Moving picture shows are being given
in St. Catherine's Parochial hall. King
street, Hillside, N. J.
Majestic a Picture House.
The Majestic theater, formerly one of
the highest-classed legitimate theaters in
Jersey City, lias been turned into a pic-
ture house. The house, located at Grove
and ilontgomery streets, is under the
management of Frank B. Henderson.
Yudkin Buys Parkview.
Frank B. Yudl<in is the new owner of
the Parkview theater, Watson and Bad-
ger avenues, Newark. Mr. Yudkin took
possession Monday evening, Feb. 14.
Cut Big "Peace" Film
Pitt Theater at Pittsburgh Visited by State Censors Who Cut Several Important
Scenes from "The Battle Cry of Peace"— Manager Patch Gets Ahead of Cen-
sors by Having Players Act in Deleted Scenes.
Special to Moving Picture World from Pittsburgh News Service.
Thursday and a meeting of the Metro
board of directors Friday.
PITTSBURGH, PA., February. — The rep-
resentatives of the state board of
censorship have for the second time de-
scended upon the Pitt theater, Penn ave-
nue and Seventh street, Pittsburgh, where
the "Battle Cry of Peace" is being siiown
before thousands daily, and eliminated a
number of important scenes from the pic-
ture. When J. Stewart Blackton's film
spectacle was passed upon by the board
before being released in this state, the
climactic scene was condemned and re-
moved.
When it was brought to Pittsburgh re-
cently a private showing was given at the
Pitt theater for members of the National
Security League, National Guardsmen and
members of the moving picture trade.
W. M. Patch, manager of the house, pro-
ceeded to carry out a plan that showed
the fallacy and ridiculous element in the
censorship system.
Mr. Patch introduced living players onto
the stage and depicted in tableau form
the climactic scene that had been banned
by the board, which has no jurisdiction
over the ligitimate drama. This was
omitted, however, at the public showings
of the picture. In their latest raid on
the film, the censors eliminated the scenes
leading up to the climax, thus weakening
the action still further. Mr. Patch has
merely engaged more players, reconstruc-
ted the sketch and is now producing most
of the scenes eliminated.
Paterson House Bankrupt.
The Imperial Amusement Company,
whicli operates a moving picture house at
67 Main street, Paterson, filed a petition
in bankruptcy at Trenton with liabili-
ties amounting to $2,004.51, and assets of
$1,500.
PRES. HERRINGTON BACK.
Fred J. Herrington, president of the
Moving Picture Exhibitors' League ot
America, returned to Pittsburgh on Friday
after a trip to the Middle West and ex-
pressed himself as being highly gratified
over the evidences of team-work among
the exhibitors throughout that part of
the country and the results being secured
there. President Herrington attended the
Oklahoma state convention at Oklahoma
City, February 14 and 15, and was im-
pressed with the enthusiasm and coopera-
tion displayed in the work that came be-
fore those meetings. On account of mat-
ters demanding his attention in the East,
he returned by way of Chicago and did
not meet the exhibitors at St. Louie, Mo.,
as he had planned to do. President Her-
rington left Pittsburgh almost immediate-
ly upon his arrival, to attend the Screen
Club Ball at New York, and expects to be
present at the New York state convention
at Albany, March 1 and 2.
James Steele Heads Local Famous
Players.
Another shakeup took place recently
in the executive oflices of the Famous
Players Film Service here. J. S. Nordlle,
who has been general manager for the
past four months, discontinued his connec-
tion with the company, and James Steele
has assumed direct supervision of the
various branches at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati,
Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis.
Enthusiastic About the Ball.
The rousing success of the first annual
ball of the Pittsburgh Screen Club will
continue for some time to be a live topic
of conversation about the trade. All agree
it had highly beneficial results for the
business throughout this territory, to say
nothing of the big boost, financially and
otherwise, it has given the Club. These
points were brought out at the enthusi-
astic and largely-attended meeting Sun-
day afternoon. February 20, at the Screen
Club headquarters, Cameraphone building.
Hoffman in Newark.
General Manager M. H. Hoffman, of the
Universal Film, paid a visit to the local
Universal office Tuesday, Feb. 15. Mr.
Hoffman, together with Lee Gainsborg,
local manager, looked over several sites
for the proposed new headquarters of the
Universal.
Photoplay Theater Sold.
Meadville, Pa. — The Photoplay theater,
Meadville, formerly owned and operated
by James Urquhart and R. A. Whistler,
has been purchased by Herman P. Wler,
of Greenville, Pa. Mr. Wier took posses-
sion immediately.
Metro Players Visit Theaters.
On the day following the Screen Club
Ball, the Metro stars who attended, Mary
Miles Minter, Marguerite Snow, Grace Val-
entine and Ann Barnes, appeared in per-
son at the Rowland & Clark theaters
throughout the city. The Belmar, the
Regent, the Strand and the Arsenal, the
four big theaters of Messrs. Rowland and
Clark, were crowded to overflowing. On
Tuesday the Metro stars left for New
York. They were accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs, J. B. Clark, Mr. and Mrs, A. S.
Davis and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Miller, who
attended the New York Screen Club Ball
Buys Luna Theater.
Brackenridge, Pa. — J. A. Hummel, who
formerly ran the Opera House at Shlnns-
ton, W. Va., has sold that theater to
George Wilkinson and purchased the Luna
theater at Brackenridge, Pa. The Luna
is now undergoing extensive improve-
ments, inside and out, and will present
a very handsome appearance when com-
pletely remodeled. A new Simplex mach-
ine has also been installed. Mr. Hummel
has contracted for Paramount, Metro and
Fox service, each of which will be shown
two days weekly.
Regent at New Castle Reopened.
New Castle, Pa. — The Regent theater,
formerly the Park, at New Castle, has
been reopened after being extensively re-
modeled by its new owners. It was pur-
chased about a month ago by Charles
Freeman and M. Marks, who have spared
no expense in making the house one of
the finest in that section. Metro's "What
Will People Say?" proved a big attrac-
tion for the opening and the attendance
was large.
New House at Connellsville.
Connellsville, Pa. — A new moving pic-
ture theater of modern type is to be erec-
ted in the near future on Pittsburgh ave-
nue, Connellsville, Pa., by Messrs. John
Wishart and C. A. Wagofier, of Dunbar,
Pa. The house is to be two stories high,
of brick, hollow^ tile and steel construction,
and will cost in the neighborhood of
$12,000. Bids are now being taken.
Business Notes and Changes.
Jeannette, Pa. — The Princess theater,
at
Jeannette, has recently installed a Style
K Wurlitzer organ-
Pittsburgh. — The Park View theater.
Forward avenue, Pittsburgh, has been pur-
chased by Paul J, Lersch from its former
owner, John Road. A number of improve-
ments are contemplated by Mr. LerscPi.
Burgettstown, Pa. — George E. Thomassy
is receiving bids for the erection of an
up-to-date moving picture theater here.
The theater is to be a two-story brick and
will cost about $6,000.
Hazelwood, Pa. — The Acropolis theater,
Hazelwood, has been equipped with a
Wurlitzer organ Style CX. Max Steinberg,
the manager and owner of the house,
states that botli he and his patrons are
delighted with the improved music.
New Kensington, Pa. — The Alhambra
theater. New Kensington, has been pur-
chased by Messrs. Snow and McCoy from
its former owner George McLaughlin. The
new owners have taken charge and report
good business.
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Bad Checks and Fake Ads.
District of Columbia Bill to Punish Fraudulent Advertising Has Passed the House
—What the Bill Provides For— Favo rable Report on Bad Check Bill With Its
Severe Penalties.
By Clarence L. Linz, Washington Corre
WASHINGTON, D. C. — There are several
matters now pending in Congress
which are of great interest to those en-
gaged in the motion picture business in
the District of Columbia. Chief among
these are the two District measures to
prohibit fraudulent advertising and to
prohibit the giving of checlts which can
not be honored. The former is very wide
In its scope and has just been passed by
the House of Representatives, while the
latter has been favorably reported to that
body with the recommendation that it be
enacted into law.
Promising Films They Cannot Get.
The attention of the MOVING PICTURE
WORLD correspondent has been called on
a number of occasions to cases where
theaters have advertised certain films for
future exhibition, where it is claimed that
the exhibitors had entered into no con-
tracts for the rental of the same and knew
that they could not secure them, and there
have been other misrepresentations
against which competing and other ex-
hibitors have complained. The passage of
this law by the Senate will mean that ex-
hibitors and all other business men will
have to be more cautiou'fe in their state-
ments and it is believed by all that it will
be a very good thing for the business. A
fine of not more than $500 and imprison-
ment for not more than sixty days, or
both, is provided for violations of section
one of the bill, v^^hich reads as follows:
The Bill on Advertising.
"It shall be unlawful in the District of
Columbia for any person, firm, association,
corporation, or advertising agency, either
directly or indirectly, to dispaly or exhibit
to the public in any manner whatsoever,
whether by handbill, placard, poster, pic-
ture, film, or otherwsie; or to insert or
cause to be inserted in any newspaper,
magazine, or other publication printed in
the District of Columbia; or to issue, ex-
hibit, or in any way distribute or dissem-
inate to the public; or to deliver, exhibit,
mail, or send to any person, firm, associa-
tion, or corporation, any false, untrue, or
misleading statement, representation, or
advertisement with a fraudulent intent to
deceive, mislead, or induce any person,
firm, association, or corporation to pur-
chase, discount, or in any way invest in
or accept as collateral security any bonds,
bill, share of stock, note, warehouse re-
ceipt, or any security; or with the fraudla-
lent purpose to deceive, mislead, or induce
any person, firm, association, or corpora-
tion to purchase, make any loan upon, or
invest in any property of any kind; or use
any of the aforesaid methods with the
fraudulent intent or purpose to deceive,
mislead, or induce any other person, firm,
or corporation for a valuable considera-
tion to employ the services of any person,
firm, association, or corporation so ad-
vertising such services."
spondent of the Moving Picture World.
maker of such check, draft or other sim-
ilar paper knows, or should know, that at
the time the money or other thing of value
is gotten he has not to his credit with the
bank, trust company, financial institution,
person, firm, association or corporation
upon which it is drawn, sufficient avail-
able funds to pay such check, draft or
other similar paper.
"Sec. 2. That it shall be unlawful in
the District of Columbia for the maker
of any check, draft, or other similar paper,
with intent to defraud, to withdraw from
the bank, trust company, financial in-
stitution, person, firm, or corporation upon
which the check, draft, or other paper
aforesaid has been drawn, so much of the
available deposit which he had with the
person or institution of deposit as not to
leave a sufficient sum to fully pay the
check, draft or other paper theretofore
drawn against such fund, person, or finan-
cial institution.
"Sec. 3. That it shall also be unlawful
in the District of Columbia for any per-
son other than the maker of said check,
draft, or other similar paper to use said
check, draft, or other similar paper with
fraudulent intent to procure any money
or other thing of value fom any person,
firm, association or corporation.
"Sec. 4. That the making, drawing, ut-
tering, or any attempt to have honored
or paid such check, draft, or other similar
paper as aforesaid, shall be prima facie
evidence of intent to defraud.
A Misdemeanor and a Felony.
"Sec. 4. That anyone violating any of
the provisions of this Act shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, if the amount of such
check, draft, or other similar paper frauv^-
ulently used as aforesaid be under the
sum of $20; and, upon conviction thereof,
be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned
not less than ten nor more than thirty
days, or both, in the discretion of the
court. If the amount ef such check, draft,
or other similar paper shall be $20 or more
any one violating any provision of this
Act shall be guilty of a felony; and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be subject to a
fine of not more than $200, or imprison-
ment for not more than one year, or both,
in the discretion of the court."
The prosecutions under the proposed law
are to be in the local police court upon
information filed by the United States dis-
trict attorney for the District of Colum-
bia or one of his assistants.
Bad Checks as Payment.
The exchange managers have been com-
plainants of long standing against the
practice of some few who persist in giv-
ing checks when there are insufficient
funds on deposit to their credit to cover
the face of the same. This is true all
through this territory, but the bill ap-
plies only to the District of Columbia. The
bill provides "That hereafter it shall be
unlawful in the District of Columbia for
any person, with intent to defraud, to use
or endeavor to use any check, draft, or
other similar paper, by whatever name it
be known, to procure from any other per-
son, firm, association or corporation any
money or other thing of value, when the
THE HOME THEATER.
The latest addition to the motion pic-
ture field in Washington is the Rome the-
ater, located near the corner of Twelfth
and C streets, Northeast. This is an ex-
ceptionally attractive house and it will
be more fully described in a forthcoming
issue of the MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
It has a seating capacity of approximate-
ly five hundred, is roomy, comfortable,
and handsomely decorated. E. J. Dolan
is the lessee and manager.
TAKES NEXT DOOR THEATER.
Austin H. Brown, manager of the Wash-
ington theater, has Just secured control
of the Regent, which adjoins his prop-
erty. The former has a seating capacity
of 350, while the accommodation of the
latter is for 370.
In commenting upon his venture, Mr.
Brown states: "I will be in mighty good
shape now, having two theaters which
practically adjoin each other, to handle
the large volume of business which is
available in my neighborhood. This will
be particularly true during the summer
months. We have a park having a seat-
ing capacity of seven hundred. Natural-
ly, during previous summers, in the event
of a sudden shower, we were unable to
accommodate all of these people In the
closed house, but this will not be the case
in the future. Further, when we run the
big features, if desirable, we can show in
the park and in the two houses and thus
accommodate about fifteen hundred peo-
ple. I am having the interior of the
house remodeled and- the front repainted.
A new screen is being installed, and the
machines will be replaced by new ones.
I am well pleased with the opportunity
to secure control of the Regent and feel
sure that the business we will do will
be most satisfactory." The Regent was
formerly operated by Harry Given.
MANAGER'S NARROW ESCAPE.
Charles Plunkett, manager of the Plaza
theater, on Ninth street. Northwest, is
reported to have had a very narrow escape
with his life recently when an automobile
which he was driving plunged over a
thirty-foot embankment at a sharp turn
in the road at Michigan avenue and First
street. Northwest.
He was on his way home after having
given a motion picture exhibition at a
private home, and was alone in the ma-
chine at the time of the accident. The
point where the machine left the road was
poorly lighted, and Mr. Plunkett reached
for the switch to turn on the big head-
lights. As he did so, the machine jumped
and fell at the foot of the embankment.
Mr. Plunkett was tlirown some little dis-
tance out of the machine and escaped with
some few slight bruises, a wrenched back
and a bad shock.
Manager Greenburg Back at the Empire.
After an absence of nine months, Sam-
uel Greenberg is again back at the Em-
pire theater, on H street, near Ninth
Ptreet, Northeast, he having regained
■ •ssession of the house. It is to be re-
n 'iibered that last year Mr. Greenberg
dissolved partnership with Louis Atkin-
son, the latter retaining the management
of the Empire. Mr. Greenberg is again
being greeted by his old friends in the
Northeast section, where he has always
been a very popular manager. The Em-
pire is being renovated both within and
without in preparation for the coining
season's business.
Tom Moore Gives Show to Boys.
The Strand theater on Saturday last
was crowded with school boys between
the ages of twelve and sixteen years
when a private exhibition was given them
of "The Battle Cry of Peace." Arrange-
ments for the affair were made with Tom
Moore by a prominent member of the
women's section of the Navy League. It
is to be remembered that this film broke
all records in the District of Columbia,
for it was the only production that ever
had a three weeks' run.
Community Motion Picture Bureau
Grovying.
W. D. Foster, president of the Com-
munity Motion Picture Bureau, of Boston,
Mass., has been spending some little time
in this territory arranging for booking
contracts with the various Y. M. C. A.
institutions, churches and schools. The
business of this organization is largely
growing. It is covering pretty thorough-
ly a large number of points in New Eng-
land, New York State and Pennsylvania,
and is reaching out into the Southern ter-
ritory. Arrangements are also being made
by Mr. Foster, while on this trip, for dis-
tributing agencies. The bureau already
has field agents who solicit business in
North and South Carolina, Maryland and
Virginia.
March 4, 1916
Solve Theater Explosion in Wooster, O.
Wooster, O. — After several weeks' in-
vestigation by the police of Wooster, O.,
J. B. McCormick. owner of the Alhambra
theater at that place, was arrested charged
' with causing explosions which wrecked
the Wallace theater, a rival moving pic-
ture house, owned by H. H. Ziegler.
McCormick purchased the Alhambra
about a year ago, and shortly after the
Wallace was opened, causing a substan-
tial falling off in the receipts at the other
house, by reason- of a more favorable
location. This, it seems, according to Mc-
Cormick's confession as reported by the
police and subsequently made in open
court, drove him to desperation, and his
attempts to destroy the rival house fol-
lowed. The first explosion occurred on
December 19, but although it bore sus-
picious evidences of an outside agency,
the local authorities finally came to the
conclusion that it was caused by natural
gas. McCormick stated that he used
thirty sticks of dynamite on this occa-
sion as well as in causing the recent ex-
plosion on February 12, when eleven of
the thirty sticks failed to explode.
McCormick also confessed to having
stolen two projecting machine "heads"
from the Lyric, another Wooster house,
in order to prevent its opening on a cer-
tain occasion, and then atoned for the
theft by lending Manager Mott, of the
Lyric, one of his own projectors.
The police state that they managed to
fasten the crimes on McCormick through
evidence discovered in his room above the
Alhambra. The dynamite, it is stated,
was stolen from a local hardware house.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
1509
State Censor Report
Pennsylvania State Board of Censors Makes Its Annual Report to Governor
Brumbaugh — Films Passed and Banned — Fees and Fines — Board Does Not
Heartily Commend Melodrama — Believes in Church and School.
Censor Is a Fixture.
Motion picture exhibitors all over Ohio
are interested in the recent ruling of
State Attorney General Turner, holding
that the three members of the State Board
of Censors are in the unclassified list of
the civil service and not subject to exam-
ination and appointment from eligible
lists.
According to this ruling Governor Wil-
lis has no power to prevent Mrs. Maude
Murray Miller, of Columbus, from contin-
uing to serve on the board.
Special to Moving Picture World
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — In a recent re-
port made to Governor Brumbaugh, of
the State of Pennsylvania, the board of
censors recommend amendments to the
state la'vvs governing the supervision of
moving picture films so that they may
have greater authority over films shipped
into Pennsylvania from other parts of
the country, the power to confiscate ob-
jectionable films and to be enabled to
bar all seals except that of the Common-
wealth from pictures exhibited within the
state.
The report covers the period from May
17. 1915. when tiie board assumed work
' r t '■ new act. until November 30,
1915, and makes note of 11,146 inspections,
collections of $27,035.50 in fees and ?3,-
965 in fines, condemnation of 169 films and
elimination of parts of 6,450 pictures. In
addition the board required the making
over of many films and, as they claim,
saved the producers and exhibitors,
thousands and thousands of dollars in
the form of needless expenditure.
Criticism is made of many of the ad-
vertisements shown by the moving pic-
ture trade and theaters and the report
declares that "the Board cannot believe
that the moving picture theater is a me-
dium for teaching the youth of Pennsyl-
vania moral lessons through melodrama,
which it could much better obtain through
the old channels in the church or school,
nor will it be turned from its way by
appeals for freedom to lay bare or ad-
vertise the sordid relationships of lite
in the name of literature or the dramatic
art."
Strand Theater to Show Films.
Stroudsburg, Pa, — A meeting of the
directors of the Houston Realty Com-
pany, owning the Stroud theater in East
Stroudsburg, Pa., was recently held to In-
CLEVELAND, O. — Efforts of the city
Council to pass an ordinance fixing
a fee of $3 a year for moving picture
theaters for each 100 seats, are occupying
the attention of the Northeastern Ohio
Motion Picture Exhibitors' League officials.
Thus far. Councilman Smith is the only
city official openly opposing the measure,
which was introduced by Councilman
Meyer. According to Meyer it will pro-
duce sufficient revenue to provide for a
motion picture theater inspector and pay
for special service in the way of inspec-
tion, which contends picture theaters in
Cleveland are now getting.
The exhibitors declare this "special ser-
vice" is a myth and assert they are not
even given the service that ordinary tax-
payers receive.
A publi J hearing on the ordinance was
held in the council chamber the afternoon
of February 16, before the License com-
mittee of the Council, At that time B. J.
Sawyer, attorney and president of the
League, appeared and made a strong ad-
dress against the ordinance.
Sawyer told the committee members
that despite popular fiction, owners of
motion pictures are not loaded with diam-
onds, but are required to do Hard work for
every cent they make.
"I will frankly say that the picture show
busines is not malting money," Sawyer
said. "The average picture theater, on the
from Philadelphia News Service.
stall a first class moving picture service
in the Stroud theater.
Stewart M. Swartwood, who has man-
aged the playhouse very successfully dur-
ing the past few months, was retained
by the directors for another period and
given instructions to purchase any equip-
ment essential to a first class moving
picture theater. The road shows will
not be entirely forsaken, but the film
productions will be given a great deal
of attention and it is thought that the
peo'ple who patronize the theater will
be heartily in accord with the policy ot
exhibiting feature films.
Cleveland License Bill
Local Exhibitors' League Through Its Attorney Makes Strong Protest Against
New Meyer License Ordinance — Now Before the Council — Attorney Sawryer
Tells Council of Exhibitors' Difficulties — Another Hearing.
By Hurbert Persons, Cleveland Correspondent of Moving Picture World.
contrary is either losing money or break-
ing about even. No one knows what the
future will be. Admission fees have re-
mained stationary while expenses have
soared."
Sawyer refuted Meyers assertions that
the picture men get special service from
the city. He declared that fire wardens
seldom visit picture theaters and that the
theaters do not even get the service that
ordinary business houses receive in the
way of rubbish collection.
Another hearing on the ordinance
be held February 23.
will
WANT TO RAISE RATES.
The advisability of increasing admission
prices in Cleveland motion picture theaters,
was discused at the last session of the
Northeastern Ohio Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League. The exhibitors declare
that their expenses have greatly increased
exchanges are demanding advance pay-
ment for films and admission prices are
stationary.
It has been suggested that the ten cent
houses will be forced to raise their prices
to fifteen cents and the five cent houses
to ten cents. No decision has been reached
as yet.
The principal business in addition to
the price discussion, was over the negota-
tions with the club women on their model
program idea.
Harry Weber Takes the Palace.
Hagerstown, Md. — A change in the man-
agement ot the Palace theater, Hagers-
town, Md.. was shortly put into effect
when Hary Weber, the popular exhibitor
of Roanoke, Va.. took charge of the thea-
ter under the transfer of the lease from
Ernest Westfall, who has been manager
for a number of years.
Mr. Westfall, who has become man-
ager of the Maryland theater, found It
necessary to relinquish control of the
Palace owing to his many duties at
the Maryland.
Mr. Weber's lease of the theater will
run until April, 1917, tlie time of expira-
tion ot Mr. Westfall's lease.
After all, there i* only one moving
picture paper that you really need,
and this is IT, conducted by the
largest and most experienced staff
of editors and correspondents.
Ticket Corporation Gets Charter.
The Moving Picture Ticket Corporation
of Delaware was recently granted a char-
ter under the laws of the state for the
purpose of increasing the attendance at
moving picture theaters through the
method of universal moving picture tick-
ets. The new concern has been capital-
ized at $500,000, David Simon, Pittsburgh,
Pa.; Allen Kander, of New York city, and
Franklin L. Mettler, of Wilmington, Dela-
ware, being the principal incorporators.
Censor Cases Dismissed.
Norristown. Pa. — The cases against var-
ious moving picture exhibitors ot Norris-
town. Pa., before Magistrate O. P. Len-
hardt, in which they were charged with
failing to show the State seal of censor-
ship, were all recently dismissed, with
three exceptions. The management of the
Lyric theater were ordered to pay $5 fine
and cost for one violation and the man-
age'ment of the Colonial theatre $10 fine
and costs for two violations.
New Producing Company.
Camden, N. J. — The Monmouth Film Cor-
poration, of Camden, N. J., was recently
granted a charter under the laws of the
state of New Jersey for the purpose ol
conducting a general manufacture of mov-
ing picture productions. The new concern
has a capital stock ot $2,500,000, J. D.
Baker, Leighton P. Stradley and F. Stan-
ley Sourman, all of Camden, N. J., being
the principal incorporators.
Triangle at Keith's.
Jersey City, N. J. — In conjunction with
Keith vaudeville, Keith's Jersey City thea-
ter has introduced the Triangle Fine Arts
pictures. A special setting has been con-
structed, and a new type of screen has
been installed so that the clearest and
best proje